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A great occasion to do good

By Matthew Farrell n evening concert is being staged to enable locals to contribute towards life-saving humanitarian efforts in Ukraine - while enjoying a great occasion of food, drink and music in the heart of our community.

Popular touring musicians Toucan (Karen Davy/Ken Strong) and Mark Taipari headline the Concert for Ukraine in Te Puna on Saturday 30th July, supported by rising local stars.

Singer/songwriter Karen has notched 27 awards including the Silver Scroll, and Agnew Award for

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Excellence at the Variety Artists Club Benny Awards.

She set a Guinness World Record for singing non-stop for 48 hours, appeared on Stars In Their Eyes as Dolly Parton, and fronts Dreams The Fleetwood Mac Experience.

Karen’s international duet partner Ken (Third Movement, Desperadoes Eagles Tribute) is sought after for diverse guitar and

vocals ranging from rock, blues, jazz, country, and pop from the ‘50s to today.

Michael Van Lieshout performed at One Love with L.A.B. last year. Jake C appeared on TV’s 60 Seconds in March. The Ōmokoroa locals will be joined by Cybele Chapman of Pāpāmoa College, who recently won the chance to perform her own original song with the NZ Symphony Orchestra in Wellington next month.

SH2 closed As this edition was about to go to press, State Highway 2 was closed at Whakamārama shops, due to a truck snapping a power pole at the Barrett Road intersection. An eyewitness tells Lizard News a truck with a container on its trailer reversed into the pole, leaving it suspended by the power lines in a shower of sparks. Emergency services set up diversions to Youngson Road, with long tailbacks in all directions.

PHOTO: Matthew Farrell.

Lizard News is joining Cathy Lines of Ōmokoroa in organising the event, partnered with Happy Puku catering, and kindly sponsored by Brent Trueman of Bayleys.

Te Puna Memorial Hall is being provided at no rental cost as a community contribution.

The event is halfway to selling out.

Door sales may not be available. See Page 3 or call Cathy on 021 033 7707 to buy $60 tickets or donate a prize.

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What do we want?

This little yellow card appeared in my letterbox and it contained a premise - Making change happen - District Plan review. This premise struck me as unusual because a more appropriate question would be - do you want change to happen. Surveys that start from a false premise will always give false outcomes, which is why I have chosen not to respond to the online questions.

I came to Ōmokoroa 7 years ago because it was a quiet little hamlet with a boating club, a golf course and, as it turned out a lovely friendly community with Probus and its spinoff the Peninsula Club, singing, dancing, quilting and book reading groups and so on. What more could a retiree ask for?

It had a dodgy intersection with SH2 which I subsequently found has been lethal, causing death and serious injury. Since that time nothing has been done to the intersection to cope with the massive increase in traffic caused by unfettered development. The idea of further increasing the traffic load before dealing with that problem I regard as being negligent to the point of recklessness. At the very least we should have traffic lights as an interim measure and if the road Transport people don’t like it because their drivers can’t do hill starts they can go through Matamata.

Making people safe on the highways must be the first priority. Even the Government says so with its zero policy.

That aside, we need to ask just what sort of community we want in Ōmokoroa. Are we trying to become a high-density suburb of Tauranga (in which case I would appreciate the Tauranga rating levels) or should we be looking at retaining some of the character of the peninsula? The waterfront around the Boating Club used to be a fairly busy place but last summer it became a congested mess of frustrated boaties trying to launch and retrieve, and lots more families trying to find parking spaces so that they could take their kiddies to the updated playground. When amenities are being altered some thought needs to be given to the consequences. Playgrounds could be put in places that people can walk to.

We could do with some more retirement villages to conform to the general character of the old peninsula, more social clubs and social services. I fail to see a need for more traffic-producing semi-industrial and commercial development. People who want local jobs are free to move to Tauranga where they have better public transport and all the amenities. The idea of a container park at Te Puna must send a shudder through any driver wanting to make use of an already overloaded SH2. And Te Puna is too close for comfort if that is the kind of thinking that Western Bays want to spread to Ōmokoroa.

I think it’s a shame that more use is not

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made of the bus service. Too often my friend and I are the only people on the bus. I think more effort needs to be made to discover why the service is so poorly used. Perhaps it’s something to do with inadequate links to services taking people to shopping centres and beaches they want to go to in town. A ferry service would also be nice - it’s wonderful to travel by water - but judging by bus patronage it could never be economic. Shame.

So in answer to the question that the Council should have been asking, no I don’t want to see any more development along Tauranga suburb lines, and in particular, I want no further development until the road intersection issue has been dealt with. I would hate to die after moving to a quiet hamlet simply because the local council and the roads board can’t get together to deal with the elephant in the room. Hope that helps.

Keith Edwards, Ōmokoroa.

The path to nowhere This was put up by some concerned citizens on Sunday 26th June.

Geoff Hind, Tauranga.

The Editor responds: In July 2021, we received the following statement from Brendan Bisley, Director of Transport for Tauranga City Council: “The last stage of the cycleway is complex, because it involves SH2 and a connection to Bethlehem Town Centre – both of which are high traffic areas. We are currently in the process of discussing different options with impacted stakeholders to enable us to reach the best outcome. This process takes time. Once a decision has been reached we can start implementation, hopefully later this year. We appreciate the community’s patience as we work towards getting the best and safest outcome for everyone.” Tui, anyone?

Common sense roading?

Can anyone give a common sense reason why the roading upgrade needs the centre strip and the new roundabout adjacent to the cul-de-sac, near the turn-off to doctors’ surgery, bar, restaurant area? Regards, David Hill, Ōmokoroa.

The Editor responds: I’ll give it a shot. The Ōmokoroa Kiwi Holiday Park and Thermal Hot Pools had long-established existing use access when the supermarket came to town.

As part of the consent process for the supermarket, Fresh Choice was originally only given access via Tralee Street. Bear in mind the Hot Pools opposite already had unfettered access onto Ōmokoroa Road. Council then made a concession to allow Fresh Choice users left

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Ōmokoroa needs a macron On behalf of Room 10 at Ōmokoroa Point School, I would like to raise an issue our class has discovered. The spelling of the place we live in has been misspelt on most of the road signs and the shops and business signs. Ōmokoroa needs a macron. Most of the places we have looked at do not have the macron.

The macron changes the meaning of the word whether we like it or not. For example, keke means cake, but if you add a macron on the last e, like this: kekē, it would mean armpit.

And if you spell wētā without the macrons, it would mean poop!

Another example is mata, meaning a song or incantation, while matā with the macron means quartz or obsidian.

If we don’t put the macron on Ōmokoroa it could change the entire meaning of the place and it could be offensive. If this issue remains unchecked for too long future generations could forget the macron and the entire meaning of Ōmokoroa would have changed forever.

Room 10 is trying to get the community behind us and make this right. We have created a voting form that people can add their names to, we are also writing letters to our Western Bay Council and the Community FaceBook page. Some of the class have written a Macron Rap that goes along with a video showing how adding a macron makes a difference. There are posters being made to put out around the community making people aware of what we want to do.

If you want to support us to achieve our goal, please email our teacher at dduggan@omokoroapoint.school.nz. Kind regards, George Palade, Room 10.

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turns into and out of Ōmokoroa Road. Unfortunately, a lot of people are impatient or selfentitled and a fair number continued to turn right out of Fresh Choice onto Ōmokoroa Road.

This has led to near misses involving two facing cars both turning right, as you might expect when one of them is doing so illegally, directly opposite a long-standing business with a driveway slightly concealed by buildings, fences, and planting.

Some winners even turned right into Fresh Choice from Ōmokoroa Road, despite the obvious intention of the driveway’s concrete shaping, and the signage.

The roundabout is a necessary speed reduction measure, judging by the speed some vehicles were coming over the blind rise from the direction of Anderley Ave. Several residents of McKenna Lane and pedestrians are grateful for these safety improvements.

Bear in mind McKenna Lane, the medical complex, the neighbouring retail property, the supermarket, the church and the new Village commercial development have all been carried out at different times due to private land deals as developers came along. There has been no opportunity for a holistic long-term use of land for traffic flow over the past 20 years, so roading engineers have produced what they see as a safe option in the space available.

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Lanterns and Lights in Katikati

By Fiona Powell antern-making workshops and a Lanterns and Lights Parade is coming to Katikati in July.

The Lanterns and Lights event includes free workshops where attendees learn how to make a fish or ika lantern and then have the opportunity to join the Lantern Parade with their own lantern.

‘Train the teacher’ Master Classes kick off in early July and expert lantern maker Ally Rogers will be teaching attendees how to teach other people how to make lanterns via zoom.

The free Master Classes are held on Sunday 3rd July 10am – 12pm, Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th 7pm-9pm.

Free Lantern Making workshops start later in the month and Ally will show attendees how to make a fish, or ika, shaped lantern. “Workshops are for everyone - any age, ability, or experience level. Lantern making is a simple, easy, beginner-level craft,” says Jacqui Knight,

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Shine a light on a fishy plight

Katch Katikati Manager and organisers of the Lanterns and Lights event.

The public workshops are held Monday 18th July 6pm-9pm, Tuesday 19th and Wednesday 20th 9am-noon, 1pm4pm, 6pm-9pm, and Thursday 21st July 9am-noon, 1pm-4pm.

Workshop attendees are encouraged to join the Lantern Parade with their creations that glow in the dark. The Parade on Friday 22nd July starts at 5pm from Kotahi Lane and progresses to Katikati Township where the town will be buzzing with street entertainment and outdoor eateries.

Register for the workshops at www.katikatifestivalofarts.org.nz/ lanterns.

Lanterns and Lights is organised by Katch Katikati, sponsored by the Creative Communities Scheme and Project Parore and was originally scheduled to be part of the Katikati Festival of Arts in 2021.

Katch Katikati’s team check out the ika lanterns. PHOTO: Supplied.

ocal streams contain several types of native fish, including the six species whose juveniles make up what is commonly known as ‘whitebait’.

Seldom seen because they are secretive, small and camouflaged, many of our native fish are also rare. Three-quarters of our indigenous freshwater fish (39 out of 51 species) are threatened with extinction or are at risk of becoming threatened.

That’s why Project Parore is supporting the Katch Katikati Lanterns & Lights event (18-22 July) and its fishy theme.

It’s a great opportunity to shine a light no pun intended - on these overlooked inhabitants of our local waterways.

A significant factor in their decline is the modification of their watery habitat.

All manner of man-made impediments alter water flow and prevent the essential migratory movement up and down streams that galaxiids (whitebait species) in particular must have to breed successfully.

Fixing the damage and minimising the further impact on our streams is absolutely critical to restoring their numbers.

Project Parore is working with BOP Regional Council to raise awareness around fish migration and aims to remediate all the barriers to fish passage in every catchment at the northern end of Tauranga Harbour. Already, four streams have had work carried out on dozens of culverts, dams and fords.

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Solstice swim numbers swell

And they’re off! PHOTO: Russell Oliver.

By Russell Oliver Thanks to all who came to the Winter Solstice Swim at Domain Beach on Sunday, 19th June.

Around 72 swimmers took the chance to have fun with friends and family and enjoy the challenge of a mid-winter swim. It was a real community event with people of all ages and stages, from toddlers to their grandparents, and it was great to see so many family groups.

The water was a cool 14.2 C, although some way from its lower range which occurs in July or August at around 9 or 10 C. Many took up the offer of a free hot drink at Skippers afterwards. Thanks to Skippers and Lizard News for sponsoring drinks for participants.

If you want to continue winter swimming in the sea, the opportunity awaits.

A few of us swim through the cool months regularly. You are welcome to join us. We are a casual and friendly bunch. Folk are free to do what suits them; swim 500 metres, do aquacise, lie on your back and gaze at the great blue sky or just take a momentary dip in and out.

I send out a daily text with high tide, wind and weather (no acknowledgement required), and you can come along if you choose to. Wear your togs or a wet-

suit. We mainly swim from Hamurana Reserve or Domain Beach, depending on the wind and sun. No obligations and no rules. Come and join us and swim this winter for health and happiness.

Contact Russell on 021 153 0767 or mothcork@gmail.com for more information or to be included in a daily swimming text.

Some even swam in fancy dress.

PHOTO: Liz Farrell.

Russell gives a briefing ahead of the swim. PHOTO: Liz Farrell.

Ōmokoroa winter sailing onvenor John Budden has advised us of the Ōmokoroa Boat Club winter sailing programme, which runs from June to September.

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Study continues into $17m Tauranga ferry service

By Alisha Evans Local Democracy Reporter alisha@thesun.co.nz Investigations will continue into a ferry service for Tauranga that would link Ōmokoroa, Mount Maunganui and the Tauranga city centre.

The findings of the Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty Ferries Feasibility Study were recently discussed by members of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Public Transport Committee.

Council service planning and project delivery team leader Oliver Haycock told the committee there was no short-term “low risk, low cost” option for ferries that would likely be attractive to customers.

Haycock says, “The success of a ferry service was dependent on a number of moving parts, mainly infrastructure requirements to support the provision of services at Ōmokoroa, Mount Maunganui and Tauranga CBD.” The frequency of services and the competitiveness of the journey relative to other modes were also factors, according to his report.

He says there would need to be two boats to deliver a level of service that would be “attractive to customers” which would come at “quite a high cost”.

“We would need to consider how viable that would be given the benefits it would bring,” says Haycock.

Initial cost analysis showed capital costs would be between $8.8 million and $16.9m, and an operating subsidy between $1.6m - $7.8m would be required.

Regional councillor Janes Nees says she accepted there were short-term barriers, but she was pleased work would continue on the feasibility study.

“So we’re in position to develop a business case, which potentially may allow service delivery once the required infrastructure is in place,” says Nees.

Tauranga City Council commissioner Stephen Selwood told the meeting he and the other commissioners were “very supportive” of encouraging alternative modes of transport including ferry services.

“The man in the street always asks the question, we’ve got this water, why aren’t we using it?” he says.

“We all know that there are enormous barriers to enabling this, notwithstanding the need for car parking, probably the most significant from the commuter point of view,” says Selwood.

He says there may be an opportunity to look for low-cost low-risk opportunities to “test the market”.

Selwood suggested the potential of using ferries to transport cruise ship passengers from the berth at the Mount Maunganui port terminal to the Tauranga City Centre to test the viability.

“Cruise ships come back in September and I’m just wondering whether there might be a low-cost, low-risk initiative to trial bringing cruise ship

TCC commissioner Stephen Selwood. PHOTO: John Borren/Sun Media.

passengers across.”

Committee chairperson Andrew von Dadelszen agreed with Selwood that they needed to keep an open mind for a low-cost, low-risk option.

“The exciting thing about the resumption of cruise ships is that we won’t have the constraints of car parking,” says von Dadelszen.

The study identified that more than $1m in essential infrastructure upgrades were needed before the service could start being established.

Infrastructure for the ferries would be the responsibility of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council and the Tauranga City Council, and funding was expected through each council’s 2026-2030 Longterm Plans according to Haycock’s report.

Selwood says if Regional Council were interested in providing ferry services there would be support from the commissioners to bring forward funding in the next long-term plan process, which was 2024.

The study found for the ŌmokoroaCBD route, estimated capital costs to establish the service ranged from $4 million for an hourly peak time weekday service to about $9m for a 30-minute daily service. Operational costs varied between $1.5m and $7m a year.

For Mount Maunganui-CBD, capital costs range from about $5m to about $8m with operational costs between $1.3m to $4m a year.

A ferry from Ōmokoroa to the CBD could take 29 minutes compared to a peak time drive of up to 50 minutes. A ferry from Mount Maunganui to the CBD would take 14 minutes, compared to up to 22 minutes in the car, according to the study.

Local proposed ferry fares were $8 for the Ōmokoroa run and $5.50 for Mount Maunganui, in line with comparable Auckland ferry services.

Haycock says work was continuing on the feasibility study and he would report back to the committee once the draft was finalised. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.

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Crime and incident report

By Senior Sergeant Steve Hindmarsh and Senior Constable James Muir

BURGLARIES

Overnight on 15th June, a 5-horsepower boat motor and a 10-litre petrol container were stolen from a property on Wills Road, Katikati.

Over the past two weeks, a garage on a SH2 Tahāwai property was entered, and tools have been stolen.

Over the past two weeks, a shed on a Francis Road, Katikati property was entered, and welding gear and a chainsaw were stolen.

At around 9.30am on 21st June, two males were disturbed trying to steal a trailer from an Armstrong Road property in Te Puna. They left in an older white van. If anyone has knowledge of these people or the van, we would like to hear from you.

Overnight on 20th June, property including a chainsaw, lawn mower, edge trimmer and a child’s bike were stolen from a section on Te Puna Quarry Road.

WILFUL DAMAGE

On the afternoon of 26th June, a vehicle parked on SH2 and Loop Road, Te Puna, had its tyres stabbed while the owner was away walking her dogs. A verbal altercation was had with a male driving a red Ford Focus wagon with plywood attached to its roof rails prior to the disagreement. If anyone knows of this vehicle or the driver, please contact the Katikati Police.

APPREHENSIONS

THEFT

A 33-year-old Tauranga man was arrested on the evening of 26th June after an incident at a Barrett Road, Whakamārama address. He has been charged with burglary, threatening to kill and wilful damage. He appears in the Tauranga DC on the 1st of July.

In the early evening of 15th June, a vehicle parked on Pitua Rd and Te Puna Road was broken into, and an attempt was made to hotwire it unsuccessfully.

Plants were stolen from the Te Puna Quarry. CCTV cameras have provided a positive line of inquiry.

A person has reported a pair of air pods were stolen from the Esplanade in Ōmokoroa.

Overnight on 25th June, a vehicle parked on Carisbrook Street, Katikati, was broken into and valuable designer property was taken.

A 38-year-old Mount Maunganui man has been charged with driving with excess breath alcohol and dangerous driving after members of the public reported his poor driving on the afternoon of 20th June. Police stopped the vehicle on SH2 at Katikati. He was due to appear in the Tauranga District Count on 1st July.

A 19-year-old Waharoa man has additionally been charged with attempting to steal a Subaru vehicle from Te Puna Station Road on 21st May. He is already in custody on 19 charges, mainly involving dishonesty offences in the Waikato and BOP region and including the burglary of the Challenge Service Station in Whakamārama on 17th May. He was next due to appear in the Hamilton DC on 28th June.

A 61-year-old Tauranga man was charged with assaulting a taxi driver on the afternoon of 25th June at Old Highway, Whakamārama.

A 46-year-old Katikati man was arrested and charged with assault with intent to injure after a woman received minor injuries on 24th June. He was held in custody to appear in the Tauranga DC on 30th June.

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A hearing aid was found on Main Road, Katikati.

GENERAL

Several motor vehicle accidents for the month, the most serious involved a twovehicle accident outside the Katikati Station. One person was taken to Tauranga Hospital for treatment.

Family harm occurrences also kept staff busy.

OTHER

Katikati staff were busy assisting with the homicide on Old Highway, Whakamārama.

Unfortunately, an elderly local man has

fallen for a banking scam over the phone recently. The scammer pretended to be from the fraud department of the BNZ and informed the victim that his account had been compromised. They then proceeded to obtain sufficient information from the victim about his bank account to enable them to steal over $50,000 from his account. The money is believed to have gone into an overseas account, and he is unlikely to see it again. This is devasting for the victim who has lost his savings. I can only repeat the advice which we give out time and time again, and that is not to engage with anyone over the phone saying they are from a financial institution or a utility company.

This is especially so when they start asking for details of your accounts (which they should have anyway if they were genuine) or personal information. I recommend that people hang up and contact the bank or utility company concerned using phone numbers from the phone book or official website to check to see if the phone call was genuine.

Remember that a genuine bank or company will not ask for passwords and personal details over the phone. Scammers pretending to be from banking fraud departments are common. We are seeing multiple cases every week of people being scammed out of their hardearned savings.

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Country Estate residents fundraise for Ukraine

By Denis Turner Approximately 80 residents from Ōmokoroa Country Estate slumbered out of their beds to a heartwarming breakfast on the morning of Sunday 26th June.

The sausages and bacon were cooked outside on our barbecues. The scrambled egg, tomatoes, hash browns and toast were all cooked by our lady residents inside.

It was all one big team effort of our residents to help raise funds for Ukraine.

Our residents donated so many gifts to be raffled, with a fantastic painting of Tekapo by resident Lorraine Mathews and a new bench oven which we auctioned off. Funds raised were more than $2,000 profit.

Generous residents who could not be there gave donations beyond belief.

Look what can be achieved by older people, who in their suffering feel for the residents of Ukraine. A huge thanks to our helpers from Jill Collinge and myself, and thanks for such a great effort from our residents.

Pictured Above: Blokes on the bbq.

Above right: Country Estate residents came together for breakfast and fundraising.

Below: A wide array of raffles and auction items were sold off.

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Homicide investigation in Whakamārama homicide investigation is underway following the death of a man in Whakamārama on Sunday 12th

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Emergency services were called to an Old Highway property at about 8.35pm.

A 27-year-old local, Eli Johnson, was located at the address with critical injuries.

Medical assistance was provided, however, he died at the scene a short time later.

A scene guard was put in place overnight and a forensic scene examination began the following day. A postmortem was completed, and Eli was returned to his whānau.

“Local residents in the rural area will have noticed an increased Police presence as enquiries continue into the circumstances that lead to the death.

“Police would still like to speak with

anyone who has information regarding Eli’s murder and would like to thank those who have already come forward.

“We continue to ask anyone who was in the vicinity of Old Highway between 5pm and 9pm on Sunday night to make contact with the investigation team.

“We also ask for anyone who had dashcam footage and was driving through the area at the time, to keep their footage and contact Police. We are interested in receiving information about any vehicles that were in the area,” says Detective Inspector Lew Warner.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police via 105 and quote file number 220613/3065.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Cooney Reserve’s facelift

Shaun McPherson, Steven White (WBOPDC), Anna Dawson (Regional Council), Murray Grainger, Chris Cole, and Roger Goodman (all of Friends of Cooney).

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By Chris Cole Co-ordinator, Friends of Cooney he Ōmokoroa peninsula has become a very popular place to live, and the population is growing exponentially. With the increasing worldwide popularity of cycling, WBOPDC is building a network of cycleways which includes one along the Ōmokoroa shoreline through Cooney Reserve. In June 2022, this cycleway was upgraded, and a public toilet and bike maintenance stand will shortly be installed. With Covid restrictions removed, international tourists are about to return to New Zealand and cycle tours are bound to bring many of them to visit beautiful Ōmokoroa.

Located near the midpoint of Ōmokoroa’s cycle path between Lynley Park and the Ōmokoroa Esplanade, Cooney Reserve was originally created to protect the adjacent sand bars on which large numbers of sea birds roosted. Over time, the reserve has become infested with noxious plants such as blackberry, gorse, pampas, paspalum, and kikuyu.

In 2021, Friends of Cooney was formed with the aim of restoring its natural beauty and making it an attractive community asset once more. With great cooperation from WBOPDC, mechanical

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mulching of the major weed infestations has occurred and numerous ‘Friends of Cooney’ working bees are gradually clearing the fence lines.

A 5-year development plan is now being drawn up by Friends of Cooney with guidance from Anna Dawson (Regional Council) and Steven White (District Council). The plan includes the planting of suitable native trees and bushes which will increase bird life in the Reserve’s bush and wetlands, information boards describing the history of Cooney Reserve and the local cycleways, dog and pest-proofing the Reserve, and the possible creation of further pathways through the Reserve.

Friends of Cooney usually meet down in the Cooney Reserve carpark at 9am on Saturdays. Currently, WBOPDC has delivered many truckloads of Oioi grass and small Flax for planting in the reserve. It will take several months to plant this huge quantity of plants. So, Friends of Cooney are looking for some more keen volunteers to help out with the task. All you need is sturdy footwear and gloves.

If you can bring along a spade and a garden hold-all, that would be great. But, if you don’t have any tools, don’t worry.

You can always hold the plants upright whilst they are being dug in!

Western Bay Libraries go fine free verdue fines for library books are officially a thing of the past in the Western Bay. Western Bay of Plenty District Council Libraries are joining a national effort that sees libraries around the motu remove fines for overdue books after research revealed fines were having a detrimental effect.

In fact, the research shows that removing overdue fines could lead to more people using libraries, increased membership and better literacy outcomes.

From 1st July all four Western Bay libraries join 15 library systems in Aotearoa in going ‘Fines Free’ in 2022.

This means that from 1st July no one will pay fines for taking a little longer to read their borrowed books.

Amanda-Jane McFadden, Team Leader Libraries (East) says this is a big moment for our library users.

“We’re delighted with this decision. No longer will library users be charged for the odd time when life throws a curve

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ball in and they can’t get their book back on time.

“We’re hoping this will encourage more people to visit our libraries and pick up a couple of books to enjoy.”

Julia Edgecombe, Team Leader Libraries (West) agrees that this is a big step in the right direction.

“Overdue fines were never about making money. They were intended to be an incentive for people to return their books on time, but they’ve turned into another financial burden that no one needs – so we’re really pleased to be rid of them!”

The change was sanctioned by Council through the adoption of the Annual Plan 2022-23.

The current lending period for books is three weeks. Charges for lost or damaged books, ‘Top Shelf’ books and items such as DVDs remain.

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A pizza the action

Ōmokoroa Volunteer Fire Brigade

By Ian Blunt Chief Fire Officer

ur team of First Responders were rather busy in June, responding to a variety of incidents. On the first day of June, a car crossed the centre line on State Highway 2 at Apata and collided with a truck.

Luckily the car driver, the only occupant, was checked by the First Responders and found to be shaken but not injured.

Another four-vehicle car crash on the corner of State Highway 2 and Quarry Road was attended by First Responders with no persons trapped and no serious

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Kyle and Scott are ready for the next chapter in the pizzeria’s life. PHOTO: Matthew Farrell.

By Matthew Farrell

ew owner Scott Limbrick says it’s been a long process but he’s delighted to be the new owner of Ōmokoroa Beach Pizzeria, formerly Neighborhood Pizzeria.

“There were three or four possible scenarios ranging from me renting the coffee shop Next Door, to possibly buying the Locals Bar jointly with Marcelle, to taking over this whole joint from him.

The main message is no big changes.

Kyle is still here; he is Ōmokoroa Beach Pizzeria,” says Scott.

Kyle jumps in, “Hey, this is Scott’s place now. I just want to keep making great pizzas. We’re moving onwards and upwards.” Scott says they’ll review a few little things slightly.

“We’re going to modernise the kitchen with some new equipment. We’ll be the first cafe in Ōmokoroa serving Bay Coffee

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from our absolute local suppliers in Plummers Point. And we’re being congratulated for adding the respectful macron or tohutō to our new signage.”

Scott’s gone out of his way to use local tradies from down the road, is looking at stocking locally produced baked goods, and will keep going with existing sponsorship arrangements.

There will be a few menu changes and a couple of price reductions for winter, but keeping top-quality ingredients including options like vegan cheese and gluten-free bases.

“By mid-July the Next Door cafe should reopen Monday to Friday from 7am or 7.30am to about 2pm. The Pizzeria is currently Thursday to Sunday, 4pm to 8.30pm. We’ll look at adding back Wednesdays soon,” says Scott.

Scott says he appreciates the improved access and safety provided by the new roundabout outside the pizzeria.

injuries. A dangerous situation arose on the 3rd June when a person inhaled some fumes from a spilt chlorine incident. Thankfully, the patient was only mildly affected. The usual array of chest pains, breathing problems, strokes and patients injuring themselves were attended to. The team responded 24 times in June and the total calls for the first six months of the year reached 116.

Firefighters enjoyed a quiet month, responding to the two motor vehicle crashes and assisting the First Responders at the chlorine incident. Firefighters have responded 50 times in the year to June.

Yacht skipper fined yacht skipper who forced a container ship to change course in the Tauranga Harbour entrance has been infringed by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Harbourmaster.

The incident occurred on Sunday 5th June as the container ship was coming into the Port of Tauranga in the Matakana channel.

The ship tried repeatedly to alert the yacht with five short blasts of the horn, with no response or alteration of course from the yacht. The ship was forced to change its course.

Under the Regional Navigation Safety Bylaw, a skipper of any vessel under 500 gross tonnage within the Tauranga

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Harbourmaster Jon Jon Peters says there is a moving prohibited zone in the Matakana channel to help protect smaller boats.

“This means skippers must not navigate 500 metres in front of and 50 metres either side of large ships,” Mr Peters says.

“We had a patrol boat in the area and the skipper of the yacht was spoken to after the incident.”

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Youths return to Ōmokoroa Football Club

By Ben Bell ith the winter season now in full swing, life at Ōmokoroa Football Club is busy; reflecting the hustle and bustle of our growing community as a whole.

This year sees Ōmokoroa Football Club’s Minis Programme (ages 5-7) thriving with around 90 local kids turning out each Saturday morning at Western Ave, while our numerous Junior and Youth teams continue to turn out in local WAIBOP competition wearing the ‘bottle and red’ colours of Ōmokoroa.

Club Treasurer Guy St. Clair puts the club’s strong growth down to the “12 months of football initiative” the Ōmokoroa Football Club committee implemented in 2021.

“As well as our traditional winter season, we managed to continue club football over the summer months with junior coaching sessions and Futsal and social six-a-side football,” says Guy. As well as junior and senior football drawing players and coaches to the club, the club has benefited with several youth players returning to the club as volunteers.

“We have been lucky to have a number of youth players helping out with some of the club events this year, with exyouth players returning to help with coaching and refereeing, as well as some of the behind-the-scenes tasks like linemarking and fundraising.”

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Jonas Bell is one of the many ex-Ōmokoroa FC players spotted volunteering at the club this year.

“As well as complimenting and taking some of the load off our parent volunteers, having local youth help out around the club is well received by our junior players.”

“It’s awesome to see some of our exjunior players giving back to the club”.

The remainder of the winter season is set to be busy, with weekly local community competition bookended at the end of the season with a number of local tournaments and football festivals. Ōmokoroa Football Club is always looking for keen individuals to help out at the club. Contact the club president at team@omokoroafc.co.nz for further information

The Old Library Ōmokoroa – what do you mean you haven’t been in yet?

By Alison Badger he ‘People’s Choice’ winner in the May Ōmokoroa Photography Club exhibition was John Collier with his photograph entitled ‘Karangahake’.

Congratulations, John. What began with an exhibition with us last year, the Ōmokoroa Photography Club has grown into a regular activity, meeting in the new Pavilion on the second Tuesday of each month. If you are a keen ‘snapper’, why not go along and share and learn from each other. All levels of photographer are welcome.

On quite another topic, in June, we hosted the Bay of Plenty Creative Fibre group. They brought an outstanding array of articles created by weaving, spinning, felting, knitting, and crocheting. These included hats, blankets, wall hangings, clothing, jewellery, and household items, many of which seem far too nice to use.

11th June was International YarnBombing Day – who knew? – so we used the opportunity to yarn-bomb our own tree. It is our interpretation of decorating the tree for midwinter Christmas!

Our information seminar for seniors on 21st June attracted a keen audience who came to listen to speakers from Waipuna Hospice, Age Concern and Support Net to learn about the various services and support networks available to assist our older family and friends. The very informative speakers shared very useful information and led to a brisk question and answer session. Thanks to Christine Potts for organising this.

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John Collier with his work ‘Karangahake’ and his prize as the People’s Choice award winner.

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Ōmokoroa History Group has had an interesting display concerning transport in Ōmokoroa in past decades, and Ōmokoroa Pre-School has loaned us their wonderful Matariki display.

July will see an exhibition entitled ‘Music and Art’ – two of the most evocative words in the English language. Most people would relate to either one or even both, and may be explained by the anonymous quotation “Art is how we decorate space; music is how we decorate time”. Come along and enjoy the live music sessions.

And don’t forget the wide array of high-quality cards produced by Ōmokoroa Artists Group, blank for your own message.

There is just so much to see – come and see us soon.

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Matahui students in EPro8 grand final ongratulations to both the Matahui School Year 7/8 students and Year 5/6 students who competed in the EPro8 grand final in June. In preparation for the competition, the students participated in activities in class including making speakers, measuring the speed of a car travelling at a certain distance, how to get the maximum stretch out of a rubber band to produce speed, and other problem-solving activities.

The EPro8 Challenge is an inter-school science and engineering competition.

Each year over 22,000 students participate throughout New Zealand. The events are designed to promote science and engineering.

At the beginning of June, both the Year 7/8 team and Year 5/6 team competed

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against a multitude of schools, finishing in both first and second place, pushing them through to the grand final. A stellar effort by the students, considering they were competing against schools with much larger school rolls.

Both the Matahui School Year 7/8 team and Year 5/6 team earned sixth place in the grand final competition overall. A superb effort for the school.

Matahui School is super proud of all of the students’ hard work and training leading up to this event. The students put in their best effort and persevered through all the difficulties they faced.

The training leading up to the event was challenging and they really had to stretch their minds and focus.

Well done to both the teams for an outstanding effort. Article supplied.

Matahui Magic Mechanix, the Year 5/6 team with their first-place certificates.

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Keep on your feet

Sitting and standing exercises are designed for all fitness levels.

By Sharnie Riley eekly strength and balance classes for older adults, designed to reduce falls and improve movement confidence are available locally in the Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall.

A nationwide drive to support older people to ‘live stronger for longer’, the Keep On Your Feet programme in this area is supported by Sport Bay of Plenty.

Improving your strength and balance is considered to be one of the most modifiable risk factors with regard to having a fall. The severity of fall-related injuries increases with age, which is why it is important to maintain good leg and core strength as we get older to help us live stronger for longer and maintain our independence.

The group classes focus on a range of easy-to-learn, safe and effective sitting and standing exercises for individuals,

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with everyone working at their own level of fitness and ability. Classes are attended by both men and women with ages ranging from 60-90.

As an instructor, I have a background in dance-based fitness, having trained and qualified as both a Zumba and Bokwa instructor through several levels.

I have been involved with dance fitness classes for 12 years now.

I find that teaching these Keep On Your Feet classes to the older and less mobile community is hugely rewarding, with the health benefits of group exercise and social interaction making a positive difference to their lives.

Keep On Your Feet classes are held at the Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall every Monday from 11am-12 noon and in Katikati every Tuesday 10.15-11.15am.

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Ōmokoroa Point School news

By Sandra Portegys, Principal gā mihi nui kia koutou katoa.

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Mānawatia a Matariki — Happy Māori New Year. I hope you all got to enjoy your long weekend and celebrate Matariki with your whānau. I was so pleased to hear that so many of you took the opportunity to celebrate Matariki with us on Thursday last week. I was very disappointed to not be able to be there with you all or take part in our first Hautapu ceremony, but a dose of Covid forced me to be home sick last week. Thank you to our wonderful staff who carried on with our plans and created an awesome event. Our Ōmokoroa Point School Matariki Breakfast is becoming an annual event, it is so wonderful to be able to have our community back on the school grounds.

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photos of the event.

We are working with the Council and NZ Police to address some of the concerning traffic issues at school drop-off and pick-up times. A roading engineer has been out to school on three occasions to observe what is happening and to look at solutions. The solutions available to us will potentially take several years to be implemented, as they require a change to by-laws. The safety of your children is paramount to us and we do not want to have a serious injury or worse while we wait for by-law changes.

In the meantime, we have been asked to trial the use of cones to indicate to drivers where it is not safe to park. This will allow Council to see what the best solution is to provide a safe school entry and exit for everyone. I would like to thank those who are changing their usual driving and parking habits and putting children’s safety before their convenience.

A great turnout to the Matariki breakfast and hautapu.

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In the last few weeks, we have seen our students involved in some school and inter-school events. We’ve had a school cross country at the Domain, interschool cross countries up at Whakamārama School, The Amazing Race, Rippa Rugby and a group of leaders taking part in a Travel Safe workshop. It has been great to see our students involved in these activities again, after the interruptions from Covid.

It is also fantastic to see parents and whānau at these events too. We have many more events coming up in the school calendar this term, so keep an eye out for what is on offer for your children.

Mr Hall helps create the steam to feed the stars in the hautapu.

Te Whāngai i ngā whetū Feeding the stars Because many of the different stars in Matariki are associated with food, and its role is to care for our dead and bring forth the bounty of the year, Māori give thanks to this star cluster by offering food. Before the rising of Matariki, special food is taken from the gardens, forests, rivers and ocean and is cooked in an earth oven. This oven is uncovered and the steam of the food rises into the sky to feed Matariki.

This is the whāngai i te hautapu ceremony, which is generally called hautapu.

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Ōmokoroa Projects: a District Council update uring June, some of the projects taking place across Ōmokoroa have been slowed once again

by Covid-related resourcing and supply issues as well as a flurry of wet weather. But the team is working hard to get things completed as quickly as possible.

Thank you to everyone who shared their views on the Ōmokoroa Plan Change. We’re sharing your feedback, together with updates across the peninsula. If you have any questions or concerns please get in touch. As always, we thank you for your patience.

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here due to the wet weather and Covid-related resourcing. We’re now on track to complete the shared footpath/cycle path, and the remaining pieces of work in July.

Did you know the new shared path will be close to three metres in width? Room for walkers, runners, cyclists and mobility scooters to share. We’re also widening the existing road to 10 metres, putting extra distance between cars and pedestrians/cyclists. These improvements make the road safer for all users, especially as growth continues.

We have completed the resurfacing and remarking of the sports pavilion carpark. Please note this is now a one-way system - so watch for the signs. Soon, we will complete the construction of the shared footpath/cycle path. New street lights are also going in.

The new roundabout at McKenna Lane looking south.

Ōmokoroa Southern Industrial Road and stormwater pond

We are finalising the documents for the Industrial Road project to go to tender, and investigating the design and construction of a stormwater pond to collect and clean stormwater run-off from the new industrial road area.

Kaimai Views to Tūī Glen pedestrian/ cycleway overbridge

Western Ave urbanisation

Ōmokoroa Road Urbanisation Stage 1 (Western Avenue to Tralee St) This project has also been delayed this month and is now due for completion in July. Of note, we have been working on the construction of a new roundabout at McKenna Lane, which will improve safety and access at this intersection and the nearby shops.

The remaining works include resurfacing between McKenna Lane and Tralee Street, landscaping and planting.

Preparation for the footpath along the end of Western Ave. PHOTOS: Matthew Farrell.

We have developed options for the pedestrian and cycleway overbridge over the Trunk Main connecting Kaimai Views to Tūī Glen.

We received some great feedback from the community in May regarding these options, which will help us finalise the designs.

Next, we will complete the design and apply for the necessary consents from Kiwirail and Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Construction is expected to start around October and be complete by June 2023 (note timing is subject to consent approval process).

Heartwood Avenue (Prole Road to Kaimai Views)

We have received feedback from the community on options for the design and construction of Heartwood Avenue from Prole Road to Kaimai Views. This work includes the associated utility facilities e.g. water, wastewater, power etc. to support a number of potential land developments adjacent to Heartwood Avenue.

We are considering all feedback as we work to complete the designs.

This work will assist traffic to use this as an alternative route to Prole Road while the Prole Road Urbanisation project is under construction.

What to expect next? Complete the design for the Heartwood Avenue extension. Construction is expected to begin in late 2022.

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Western Ave footpath west of the Library.

Roading projects update

Western Avenue Urbanisation (Ōmokoroa Road to the north of Gane Place) As mentioned above, we’ve experienced some delays

The new roundabout at McKenna Lane looking north.

We have some exciting news! After lengthy delays due to Covid-19, the final touches to the projects associated with the new playground are almost complete!

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Ōmokoroa Projects: a District Council update From page 19 We’ve now installed the new furniture and installation of the barbecue is underway. We expect this to be complete in July.

Construction will begin later in 2022 for remaining domain upgrades, such as a new path connection along the foreshore to Gerald Crapp reserve and car-parking improvements.

You want to see green spaces maintained and wildlife protected.

You want to see creative facilities as well, including space for our tamariki and teenagers to hang out.

A full feedback summary is available to read. We are carefully considering your feedback as we prepare the final rules.

What to expect next: The Ōmokoroa Plan Change will be notified on 20th August.

The new medium-density residential standards will have immediate legal effect when the Plan Change is notified.

We will be using the government’s Intensified Streamlined Planning Process to run the Plan Change.

This is a new planning pathway provided by central government and it allows the plan change to occur more quickly.

Once the Plan Change is notified you will have an opportunity to make a formal submission and choose whether you wish to be heard at the hearing which will take place in the first quarter of 2023.

To keep updated with this process, visit yourplace.westernbay.govt.nz

Prole Road to Pahoia Cycleway

The new suspension bridge remains closed to the public until trail connections through to Pahoia Road are finished and land access agreements are completed.

Please note the area at the end of Prole Road is private property and monitored by CCTV. The trail is expected to be opened later in 2022.

Cooney Reserve upgrade

Cyclists are enjoying the new chip seal on the section coming down the hill. We are also working with a local community group ‘Friends of Cooney’ to improve the natural environment and encourage more native bird life at the reserve. Their work has included new plantings and the removal of pests.

What to expect next: A new toilet block is planned for construction in late 2022, along with new seating, bike stands and a repair station for bikes. New signage will be installed.

Ōmokoroa Structure Plan and draft residential rules

As many of you know, changes to the Resource Management Act mean we are required to enable mediumdensity housing across the whole Ōmokoroa peninsula.

So, we are running a plan change to allow this to take place.

In May we engaged with the Ōmokoroa community

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Cooney Reserve pathways. PHOTO: Supplied.

on the proposed changes to the District Plan, thank you to everyone who shared their views with us. You told us important things, such as: You want to see more properties suitable for first home buyers, including affordable options.

Housing for our elderly whānau is also a priority.

You also asked for more larger houses, and some tiny homes too.

You told us you have some concerns about the potential loss of the village feel Ōmokoroa has and want to see the character retained in some areas.

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Council has put forward a proposal to the Kāinga Oramanaged Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF) to create an interim solution to the safety and capacity issues at the State Highway 2 Ōmokoroa intersection. This proposal is seen as a 10-year solution until full funding is available to build the entire interchange for the State Highway 2 / Ōmokoroa Road intersection.

Kāinga Ora announced on 3rd May that our $38.4 million application has progressed to the final negotiation stage of the IAF. We expect to hear the outcome of this stage of the process in July.

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mokoroa Boat Club has held its darts and pool competitions in time to crown winners at the annual general meeting and prize giving on Sunday 26th June.

The darts comp went ahead on Sunday 29th May. The one no-show was a recent former champion, Andrew Ridley. A former runner-up Steve Aldridge was also out injured. This left the door open and the outcome was that Tony Phillips was champion for 2022, winning three consecutive games including the 501 final against 2020 winner Liz Farrell.

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tors and spectators, which were rolled out again at the pool champs on Sunday 19th June.

The storied history of regular doubles champion Warwick White took another turn as he won the singles plate, bouncing back to beat Tim Trickett after they’d each faced first-round losses in the main singles competition.

The new club pool champion - for the first time - is Kevin Blincoe, another former doubles winner. No doubt wily Warwick may try swooping to secure Kevin’s services for 2023 after Kev beat out Rodger Green in the best of three frames final.

Rodger earlier secured the doubles crown with Pete Dobson, as they beat Kevin and Tony Mercer to deny Kev a second trophy at the prize giving.

Winners are grinners. L-R: Rodger, Warwick and Kev.

The winning moment for Kevin Blincoe, PHOTOS: Matthew Farrell.

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Ōmokoroa Point School Quiz Night

By Penny Groucott Chairperson of the PTA n Friday, 1st July, the Ōmokoroa Point School PTA held their annual Quiz Night Fundraiser at the Local Pavilion. This year they have been tasked to raise money to assist the school in upgrading their IT equipment and buying more devices to cover their rapid roll growth.

Rachel Millard, and the lovely team at Your Real Estate, kindly sponsored the entire event, covering all the costs associated with running this night. This means all money raised on the night (around $14k) goes directly to the school. They also sponsored the first prize of vouchers from our divine local restaurant Alma which went to “The Magical Magisters,” whilst best dressed went to “Suits of Awesomeness”.

These types of events would not be possible without the generous businesses in and around Ōmokoroa. We were overwhelmed with how every single one of these businesses was extremely forthcoming and generous with their donations making the Live and Silent Auctions, along with the Balloon Pop, so successful. We would especially like to thank our Live Auction dona-

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Mornay and the team at The Garden Early Childhood Centre kindly sponsored The Photo Booth Lady, who took fabulous snaps from the night, giving everyone a photo memory to take home.

We want to thank everyone once again for supporting our Quiz Night, whether they attended or provided prizes. Without you, these events would not be able to go ahead. The PTA team look forward to seeing everyone again next year.

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Vote of thanks for Patrol sponsors

By Lara Russell mokoroa Community Patrol would like to say big thanks to our newest sponsor - Foster Construction - and all our existing sponsors, who help to fund the ongoing running costs of the community patrol vehicle. As a sponsor, your contribution and loyalty are vital to continuing our important work. We cannot succeed

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without the generosity of supporters like you - community looking after community. Ōmokoroa Community Policing Group AGM takes place on Wednesday 13th July at 7pm at the Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion, Western Ave.

Foster Construction joins the team supporting the Community Patrol vehicle. PHOTO: Supplied.

Ōmokoroa Community Tennis Club

By Ellen Haynes he OCTC Winter Season started off a bit hit-and-miss with rain (and soggy courts) followed by some lovely fine spells. Regardless of the weather, we always seem to have club members (and some non-members) keen to play, so our Club Days have been well attended as was May’s Fun Mixed Doubles competition (this comp happens on the last Thursday of the month).

Our Club Champs Celebration and prizegiving happened on 17th June at The Local Bar and Eatery. Our Champs are Singles – Jonty Jenkins (Men’s), Olivia Desset (Ladies); Doubles – Andrew Dallas and Jonty Jenkins (Men’s), Olivia Desset and Sharon Parker (Ladies), Simone and Jonty Jenkins (Mixed). Well done to all!

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The next monthly mixed doubles fun competition will be on Thursday, 28th July at 5.30pm for warm-ups prior to the games starting at 6pm. Please contact Jeff Warren to register: jcj_plumbing @yahoo.co.nz or call: 021 109 9668 spaces are limited to 16 so please register early to ensure your spot. Prizes are kindly provided by The Local. Please note that this Competition will continue to be held on the last Thursday of the month. OCTC Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, 3rd August from 7pm at the upstairs room of the Sports Pavilion. This is your chance to meet your committee members, ‘have your say’ and perhaps even consider joining the committee.

Simone and Jonty Jenkins, winners of the Mixed Doubles. PHOTO: 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.

Please check as some events may have differing Covid requirements

The Old Library Ōmokoroa (TOLO), McDonnell Street 10am-4pm Tuesday-Sunday. Local history, community information and art for sale. Contact Alison on 021 294 9294.

MONDAYS

Homewood Park Tennis Club 9am start.

30A Park Road, Katikati. New members welcome. Email katikati.tennis@outlook.com. Ōmokoroa Playcentre Behind Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9am-12.30pm. omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz Pilates Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion. 9.1510.15am. Contact Claudia 021 192 7706.

Fitness Fun Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9.3010.30am. Contact Gloria on 021 139 2448.

Scrabble at both Ōmokoroa Library and Pātuki Manawa. 10am. Refreshments provided. Free.

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.

Keep On Your Feet Strength and balance classes for older adults. 11am-noon Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Sharnie 021 1118617.

Western Bay Museum Guided Tour 11am.

WBOP residents and ratepayers FREE. 32 Main Rd, Katikati. Ph 07 549 0651 Justice of the Peace clinic 11am-1pm at Waihī Library, 40 Rosemont Street. Ōmokoroa Indoor Bowls 1pm for 1.30pm play Ōmokoroa Settler’s Hall. Contact Ruth Hamilton 571 1564.

Scottish Country Dancing 1-3 pm. St Peter’s Anglican Church, Beach Road. $4. All ages, no partner required. Call Douglas 021 0244 6099.

Bolivia Katikati Christian Centre, Henry Road.

1-4pm. Some knowledge of canasta useful but not essential. Contact Christine Sherriff 549 5601 or 027 434 9842.

Movie Matinee 1.30pm at the Arts Junction, Katikati. Tickets $10. Limited seats. 549 5250.

Bridge Club Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion afternoons. Call Lyn Chaston 022 165 0820 lynchaston@btinternet.com

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 Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Seniors (18+) 7-9pm. $3 per single, $5 per couple.

Inc supper. White-sole shoes preferred.

Call Bruce Lauchlan on 548 1741.

Social indoor netball term time at 6pm. Apata Community Hall - Pahoia School. Ages 11+. $5 per night. Beginners welcome. Contact Kirsten 022 535 1530.

ITF Taekwon-do classes at Te Puna School Hall. 6-7.30pm. Self defence, self confidence, fitness. First 2 weeks free. George 022 437 4403.

Cards 500 7pm at Ōmokoroa Bowling Club. $3 incl tea and biscuits. Prizes/raffles monthly.

Carpooling from Katikati available. Call Lorraine Taylor on 548 1404.

Indoor Bowls 7pm at Waihī Beach RSA. Contact Grant on 027 475 0556.

TUESDAYS

Social Tennis Waihī Beach Tennis Club 8.30/ 9 am start. All year. Casual & new players welcome. Call Kevin 027 273 5655.

Te Puna Quarry Park clearing, planting and weed control from 8am and from 1.30pm.

Contact Shirley on 552 2707. Ōmokoroa Playcentre Behind Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9am-noon. omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz Te Puna Playcentre 9am-1pm term times only.

225 Te Puna Road. Contact te.puna@Playcentre.org.nz Te Puna Tennis Club casual tennis. 9am start.

Casual and new players welcome. Contact Catherine tptennisclub@gmail.com or 021 506 855.

Mainly Music Ōmokoroa Pavilion 9.30am in term times. $4 per family. Tamryn on 576 5387.

Pahoia Creative Fibre Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays at 10am. Learn to spin, weave, felt, knit, crochet and more.

Call Alison 022 0849 348.

Tai Chi 9.30-10.30am Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall.

Trevor on 022 322 3410 or Anne 548 0763.

Keep on your Feet strength & balance for older adults. 10.15-11.15am Catholic Church Hall, 89 Beach Road, Katikati. Sharnie 021 111 8617.

Keep on your Feet seated fitness for older adults. 11.30-noon. Catholic Church Hall, 89 Beach Road, Katikati. Sharnie 021 111 8617.

Justice of the Peace clinic at Waihī Beach Library 11am-noon.

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 Ōmokoroa Bowling Club 12.30 to 4pm. 30 Hamurana Road. Beginners and visitors welcome. $5. Ph 021 255 6415.

Mahjong Circle 1pm at the Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion, Western Avenue. Call Denise on 548 1385 or Margaret 548 2126.

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. Gold coin. Contact 549 0399 or info@katikaticommunity.nz Teen Advisory Board Plan, promote and implement programs and events for teens.

Year 7 to 13 students. 3.30-4.30pm during the school term at Pātuki Manawa.

Gentle Yoga at Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 4–5.30pm. One free trial class. Contact: Karin 548 1787 or baysyoga@xtra.co.nz Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 6-8pm. Contact Sharon Parker on 027 261 9517. Ōmokoroa Indoor Bowls 6.30pm for 7pm play Ōmokoroa Settler’s Hall. Contact Ruth Hamilton 571 1564.

Katikati Toy Library 6.30pm-8pm at the back of the Christian Centre on Henry Rd, Katikati.

FB: ‘Katikati Toy Library’, text 027 551 5589 or E: katikatitoylibrary@gmail.com

WEDNESDAYS

Kaimai Ramblers day tramp. Good standard of fitness required, boots recommended. Call Lisa 021 044 6449, or Kevin 021 0200 6306.

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Homewood Park Tennis Club 9am start.

30A Park Road, Katikati. New members welcome. Phone Cushla 027 414 2587.

Pilates Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 9.15-10.15.

Contact Claudia 021 192 7706.

Community Tai Chi Waihī Beach RSA 9.30am during school terms. Contact Trish 021 482 842.

Knit & Natter at both Ōmokoroa Library and Pātuki Manawa, Katikati. 10am. Free.

Stepping Up free computer classes at Katikati Library. Wednesdays/Thursdays. Book on 571 8008 or www.steppingup.nz Fitness League exercise, movement, dance, for posture, strengthening & stretching. All ages & abilities. 10am Memorial Hall, Katikati. Phone Pam 549 4799. Ōmokoroa Artists Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 10.45am-3.30pm. $5. Contact Jill 021 408 660 or Facebook page: Ōmokoroa Artists.

Katikati Bowling Club Combined Roll-up.

1pm start. Names in by 12.45pm. Coaching available. 8 Park Rd, Katikati. Phone 549 0103.

Adults Dance & Move 12.30pm St Peter’s Church, Beach Road, Katikati. Many styles of fun dance. Contact Gaye on gayehemsley@gmail.com, 577 1753 or 027 274 8753.

Katikati Toy Library 2.30pm-4pm at the back of the Christian Centre on Henry Rd, Katikati.

FB: ‘Katikati Toy Library’, text 027 551 5589 or E: katikatitoylibrary@gmail.com Grow On Seedlings Club Katikati Community Centre 3-4pm 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of month, term time. Intro to gardening for children aged 6-10 years. Call Janet 021 0236 7038.

Western Bay Museum Guided Tour 2pm.

WBOP residents and ratepayers FREE. 32 Main Rd, Katikati. Ph 07 549 0651 Ōmokoroa Athletics Club 4.15–5pm (3–6 years) and 5.15- 6.45pm (7–14 years) at Western Ave Sports Grounds.

Wrestling Katikati Primary age 5.30-6.30pm, College age/seniors 6.30pm-8pm. Bring a drink bottle. A&P Hall, Major Street. Text Ross 027 256 4470.

Twilight tennis at Te Puna Tennis Club.

6pm start. Contact Catherine tptennisclub@gmail.com or 021 506 855.

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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. Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 6-8pm. Contact Sharon Parker on 027 261 9517.

Te Puna Community Library in the School library 6.30-7.30pm.

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.

7-9.30pm.

Casual Soccer at 7.15pm at Western Ave Sports Grounds bottom field. Over 12 years old.

Call Hamish on 552 6427.

THURSDAYS

Katikati drop-in Community Breakfasts 7.30-8.30am. Baptist Church, 2 Wedgewood St, Katikati. Free entry. All welcome. Pick Up/ Drop Off Service and shower facilities available.

549 0399.

Pickleball Waihī Beach Community Centre Starts at 8.45am on 1st and 3rd Thursdays.

Bats, balls, courts and nets provided. $3 per session. Call Phil on 021 624 908. Ōmokoroa Playcentre Behind Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9am-noon. omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz Tai Chi 9.30-11.00am. Te Puna Memorial Hall.

Contact David 027 222 2824.

Tai Chi 9.30-10.30am Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall.

Call Trevor on 022 322 3410 or Anne 548 0763.

Katikati Embroidery Group 10am St Pius Church, Beach Road, Katikati. Call Jenny 027 285 1758.

Adult Colouring-in at Pātuki Manawa. 10am.

Refreshments provided. Free.

Tai Chi for beginners Sports Pavillion, Western Ave, Ōmokoroa 10-11am. Call Sabine 021 1388770 or tetzlaffsabine@gmail.com.

Preschool Storytime ‘Read Sing Move’ at 10am at Katikati Library. Caregivers, please stay with your children. Free to attend. Ōmokoroa Community Garden working bee.

10-noon. Hamurana Road, south entrance to Ōmokoroa Point School. Weather permitting.

Diabetes NZ Drop-in group 10-noon 177a

Fraser Street, Tauranga. 571 3422 tauranga@diabetes.org.nz Justice of the Peace clinic 10am-12pm at Ōmokoroa Library & Service Centre.

Western Bay Museum Guided Tour 11am.

WBOP residents and ratepayers FREE. 32 Main Rd, Katikati. Ph 07 549 0651.

Pilates Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 11.30am12.30pm. Contact Claudia 021 192 7706.

Rummikub at Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd, Katikati. 1pm start, $3 per person.

Te Puna Quarry Park clearing, planting and weed control 1-4pm. Contact Shirley 552 2707.

Scottish Country Dancing Bethlehem Hall, 1.15-3.15pm. Call Heather 021 185 5747.

Line Dancing Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall.

Beginners 1-3pm. Call Joce 021 486 265.

Brick Club Afterschool LEGO sessions in Ōmokoroa Library 2.45-4.45pm.

ITF Taekwon-do classes at Te Puna School Hall. 6-7.30pm. Self defence, self confidence, fitness. First 2 weeks free. George 022 437 4403.

Social Dancing Ballroom, Latin, Rock n Roll, Salsa. 7pm Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. $5.

Contact Angela 027 246 1624. Ōmokoroa Songsters Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall during school terms from 7-8:30pm. Contact Jan Murray 027 286 1552, Alison Badger 548 1544.

Katikati Concert Band 7-9pm, Katikati Bowling Club. We welcome all ages and experience. Contact Mick 021 217 1780.

Bridge Club Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion in the evening. Call Lyn Chaston 022 165 0820 lynchaston@btinternet.com Katikati Toastmasters Club Communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater selfconfidence and personal growth. 7.30pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays at the Community Centre, Beach Road. Contact 544 5989.

FRIDAYS

Social Tennis Waihī Beach Tennis Club 8.30/ 9 am start. All year. Casual & new players welcome. Call Kevin 027 273 5565.

Friends of the Blade direct message the Facebook: Friends of the Blade or email noelenetaylor57@gmail.com

Ladies Singles Tennis 9am at Ōmokoroa Tennis Club, Western Ave, Ōmokoroa. Enjoy some competitive but fun games.

Line Dancing Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. General session 9am-noon. Call Shirley on 548 1633. Ōmokoroa Playcentre Behind Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9am-12.30pm. omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz Preschool Storytime ‘Read Sing Move’ at 10am at Ōmokoroa Library. Caregivers, please stay with your children. Free to attend.

Justice of the Peace clinic 10am-noon 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.

Omokoroa Singles over 60s meet for friendship, coffee, outings, etc.

Email Omokoroa.Senior.Singles@gmail.com or phone 021 627 107.

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 12.45pm. Enquires to Janet on janetandwillie@kinect.co.nz or Linley on 218 7003.

Katikati Senior Citizens Indoor Bowls 12.45pm at Katikati Memorial Hall. Contact Heather 549 1008.

Cards 500 at Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd, Katikati. 1-4pm. $2 per person.

Katikati Plant & Produce Market A&P Showgrounds 3.30-5.30pm. Contact Pauline Van Rijen 549 2449.

SATURDAYS

Yoga at Ōmokoroa Pavilion 8-9am. $80 for 8 weeks. Contact Natasha on 021 735 327. www.natrainwellness.com

Junior Tennis Coaching at Ōmokoroa Tennis Club. Members and Non-members welcome.

Visit omokoroatennis.com for information and to book.

Katikati Toy Library 9-10am at the back of the Christian Centre on Henry Rd, Katikati.

FB: ‘Katikati Toy Library’, text 027 551 5589 or E: katikatitoylibrary@gmail.com Friends of Cooney Reserve 9am Bring sturdy footwear and gloves, and tools if you wish.

Contact Chris Cole (text only) 0274 545 586.

Grow On Katikati 9.30-10.30 Pick up/drop off seeds and seedlings for community food resiliency. Next to Katikati Community Centre. growonkatikati@gmail.com Ōmokoroa Toy Library 9.30-11am behind the Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall.

Te Puna Community Library in the School library 10am-noon. Ōmokoroa Community Garden working bee.

10-noon. Hamurana Road, south entrance to Ōmokoroa Point School. Weather permitting.

Western Bay Museum Guided Tour Noon.

WBOP residents and ratepayers FREE. 32 Main Rd, Katikati. Ph 07 549 0651 Ōmokoroa Bowling Club 12.30 to 4pm.

30 Hamurana Road. Beginners and visitors welcome. $5. Ph 021 255 6415.

Homewood Park Tennis Club 1pm start.

30A Park Road, Katikati. New members welcome. Phone Michael 027 473 1540.

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.

Boomerang Bags Katikati Sew reusable fabric community shopping bags. Txt Robyn on 021 158 4038 to join or donate fabric. Every other Saturday from 9th April at Katikati College Fabric Tech Room from 1pm. Masks required. Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 2-4pm. Contact Sharon Parker on 027 261 9517.

SUNDAYS

Ōmokoroa Cricket 20 overs from 1pm every second Sunday at Western Ave. BYO picnic.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – JULY

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Monthly meetings and one-off events. Every effort has been made to be accurate, but please check information with event organisers.

Winter swimming in Ōmokoroa interest you? Contact Russell on 021 153 0767 or mothcork@gmail.com for more information. You are welcome to join us and swim this winter for health and well-being.

Sat 2nd Grow On Katikati Crop Swap Swap excess produce, seeds, seedlings, preserves, jams, baking etc. 1st Saturday of the month. Garden shed beside Katikati Community Centre on Beach Rd, 9.30-10.30am. Call Jizzy on 549 2337 or Marie on 07 9297906.

Sun 3rd Katikati Folk Open Mic 3pm every 1st Sunday of the month.

Blackboard (open mic) session at Forta Leza, 2656 Main Highway, Aongatete.

Mon 4th U3A Art Group 10am-noon every 1st and 3rd Monday at Waihī Bowling Club. $2. Bring your own materials. Contact Jose Jebb 027 457 0242.

Mon 4th Bethlehem/Te Puna Lions Club at Te Puna Community Centre Hall, Tangitū Road. 1st and 3rd Monday evenings from 6.00pm. Contact Colin 576 9110.

Tue 5th Book Buzz Come and share your favourite reads with other book lovers.

10am on the 1st Tuesday at Pātuki Manawa.

Wed 6th Aongatete Forest Project working bee. Top of Wright Road. 9am12.30pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesday morning of the month. Visit aongateteforest.org/join.

Wed 6th Waihī Beach FOCUS Group 10am at Waihī Beach RSA. Interesting speakers, interesting conversation and of course interesting people. Every 1st Wednesday.

Thu 7th Business Breakfast Guest speaker John Holyoake, CEO WBoPDC. Pātuki Manawa, Main Road, Katikati. 7am8am. RSVP to info@katchkatikati.org.nz.

Thu 7th Ōmokoroa Peninsula Club 9.30am. 1st Thursday of the month at the Ōmokoroa Community Church (excl Dec/Jan). Contact Geoff Gripton on 548 1027 or Fred Hartley 548 1939.

Thu 7th Emergency preparedness drop in sessions every 2nd Thursday at The Centre – Pātuki Manawa, Katikati 10am-noon. Visit westernbay.govt.nz/community/civildefence Fri 8th Family Planning appointments 10-1pm and drop-in 1.30-4pm. To book

Thursday of the month. Details available at omokoroabusinessnetwork@gmail.com

call 578 8539. Katikati Midwives Rooms 14 Jocelyn Street, Katikati. Every 2nd Friday. See familyplanning.org.nz

Fri 8th 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 9th Katikati Moggies Market Second Saturday each month 9am to 12pm Katikati Memorial Hall. Your local monthly market. Support local, buy local.

E: moggiesmarket21@gmail.com Sun 10th Movie ‘Antoinette in the Cevennes’ 1.30pm at the boutique Junction Theatre @The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Tickets $10 or $7.50 Gold Card. Ph 07 549 1658.

Sun 10th Sunday Scribblers Working on memoirs. Fun writing exercises to warm up. 2nd Sunday of each month 11am12.30pm Chrome Cafe, 3 Wharawhara Road, Katikati. Contact Gaye on gayehemsley@gmail.com 577 1753 or 027 274 8753.

Mon 11th U3A Katikati monthly meeting.

10am-noon in the Digital Hub next to the Library on 2nd Monday each month. Call Pam Mazoyer 021 104 2925.

Mon 11th Te Puna Indoor Bowls Te Puna Memorial Hall at 6.45 pm for a 7-9 pm evening of social games and coaching if you wish. 2nd Monday of the month. First two months free. Contact Jo Gravit 027 552 6063.

Tue 12th Ōmokoroa Photography Club Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion Social Room.

All levels welcome. 7-9pm on 2nd Tuesday of the month. Contact omokoroaphotoclub@gmail.com Wed 13th 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 13th Katikati Herb Society Every 2nd Wednesday at 7pm at St Paul’s church. Contact Fiona 022 684 5178.

Fri 15th Death Cafe 1.30-3pm at Katikati Community Centre, every 3rd Friday of the month. We talk openly about death and dying, how we experience end of life and the fear, grief and questions that come with it.

Fri 15th Thank Whakamārama It’s Friday 3rd Friday of the month from 6-9 pm. All welcome. Bring your dinner and meet the community. Whakamārama Hall.

Sat 16th Katikati Artisan Market 9am1pm Chrome Cafe, 3 Wharawhara Road, Katikati. 3rd Saturday of the month.

Sun 17th Katikati Folk Club Jam sessions 5pm 3rd Sunday of the month.

Informal jam sessions at Forta Leza, 2656 SH2, Aongatete.

Sun 17th Friendship Force Ōmokoroa Setters’ Hall 3rd Sunday evening of the month. Ph Jonathan on 572 2091.

Mon 18th U3A Art Group 10am-noon every 1st and 3rd Monday at Waihī Bowling Club. $2. Bring your own materials. Contact Jose Jebb 027 457 0242.

Mon 18th 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.

18th -21st Lantern Making Workshops at The Arts Junction. Free workshops.

More info by phoning 549 5250 or see www.KatikatiFestivalOfArts.org.nz

Tue 19th Book Buzz Share your favourite reads with other book lovers. 10am every 3rd Tuesday at Ōmokoroa Library.

Wed 13th Ōmokoroa Community Policing Group AGM 7pm Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion meeting rooms.

Thu 14th Friends of Puketoki Trapping/checking every 2nd Thursday.

Meet at Leyland Road carpark. Call John Budden 548 1180 or Terry Edwards 552 6222.

Thu 14th Katikati Genealogy Group meets on the 2nd Thursday at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 1 Mulgan Street at 1.30pm. $5. New members welcome.

Contact Jeanette 027 348 3259.

Tue 19th Innovation Garden Club 1.303pm every 3rd Tuesday. Waihī Beach RSA. Contact 027 289 7674 or innovationgardenclub@gmail.com

Thu 14th Ōmokoroa Business Network meeting. 9am on the 2nd and 4th

Wed 20th Aongatete Forest Project working bee. Top of Wright Road. 9am12.30pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesday morning of the month. Visit aongateteforest.org/join

Wed 20th Business After Five Hosted by Elliot’s Funeral Services. 5.15pm.

All welcome. The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. 5pm. Free event.

Thu 21st Fun Mixed Doubles Ōmokoroa Tennis Club Western Ave. Third Thursday of the month from 5.30-7.30pm.

Fri 22nd Lantern and Lights Parade 5pm from Kotahi Lane to Katikati Township. Enjoy outdoor eateries and street entertainment. 549 5250.

Sat 23rd Katikati Tramping club 6 hour walk up Mt Karangahake. Phone Laraine 021 073 7084.

Sat 23rd Katikati Lions Garage Sale 9am-noon at the containers behind Caltex, Main Rd. Indoor & outdoor furniture, tools & more. 4th Saturday. Call David 027 549 0168.

Sun 24th Movie ‘The Worst Person in the World’ 1.30pm at the boutique Junction Theatre @The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Tickets $10 or $7.50 Gold Card. Ph 07 549 1658.

Tue 26th Green Drinks 5pm at The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. An apolitical social networking event for anyone interested in sustainability and all things green. Cash bar. 549 5250.

Thu 28th Ōmokoroa Business Network meeting. 9am on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Details available at omokoroabusinessnetwork@gmail.com Thu 28th Probus Club of Ōmokoroa 9.30-11.30am at Ōmokoroa Setters’ Hall every 4th Thursday of the month. Contact Wavyne 548 1233 or Jean 548 2239.

Sat 30th Ōmokoroa Markets 9am to noon. Last Saturday each month except Dec. Crafts, art, produce, bbq, plants, car boot and much more. E: omokoroamarket@gmail.com

Sat 30th NZ Mural Contest Prize-Giving 4pm at The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. All welcome. Phone 549 5250.

Sat 30th Concert for Ukraine with food

by Happy Puku. Te Puna Hall from 6pm.

Book at EventBrite.

Sun 31st Pest Trap Library at the container next to Whakamārama Hall 3-5pm. Last Sunday of the month.

Slotcar Club Ōmokoroa to race club class saloons. Controller and cars will be provided for all drivers. Contact Steve Wall on 021 163 2055 for dates/times.

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You told us you love the green space and want to see more trees and more power on-site for events. Check out the proposed plans and share your feedback online.

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More rubbish than fish oom 5 at Ōmokoroa Point School has been working hard on an inquiry unit into our oceans. This has led to learning about the issue of ocean pollution. They have written letters and designed posters to persuade people to take action, to reduce plastic pollution, and to pick up litter.

By Keira Gemmell id you know in 2050 scientists say there is going to be more rubbish in the ocean than fish? I hope by 2050 we stop rubbish from getting into our oceans. Glass takes 1 million years to break down, not a week! Sea creatures are eating plastic thinking it is other food. Pollution is getting out of hand. We need to stop pollution now!

How to fix this? Buy more reusable things, put your rubbish in the bin and try to use less plastic. It’s not only affecting the rest of the world, we went for a walk in Ōmokoroa and found heaps of rubbish. Help save the world. What are you waiting for? Go save us and the world. I’m only a child and I don’t want to grow up and swim in the rubbish.

By Leander Heyns id you know scientists say by the year 2050 there will be more rubbish than fish in the ocean? Pollution is beginning to become a huge problem for our oceans around the world. I hope that before the year 2050 we can fix this problem.

Did you know it takes up to 1 million years for glass to decompose in the ocean? Sea turtles think that a plastic bag is kelp. Kelp is a turtle’s favourite food.

Whales think that a plastic bag is a squid because whales use echolocation to find their food so it is hard to tell if it’s a squid or a plastic bag. Kelp looks a lot like a plastic bag.

To save our oceans don’t use plastic wrap and don’t use plastic toothbrushes, use a wooden toothbrush instead. Or if you want to use a plastic toothbrush use a rechargeable one.

So what are we waiting for? Let’s get out there and save our oceans.

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By John Collier Ōmokoroa Community Gardens t’s been brisk and chilly at the gardens and we’ve discovered the warmth of our newly refurbished polytunnel gives us somewhere to chatter and reflect over a warm beverage while the wind howls and the rain irrigates the beds.

The hot topic this week is the news that the world supply chain has conspired to slow down deliveries of chilli sauce and there may soon be empty shelves and aching tummies. But, help is at hand.

Now is the perfect time to sow your chilli pepper seeds in preparation for the great spring planting. We currently have a productive perennial south American plant and they usually live for three or four years, but if you are anxious about chilli futures, this is what we recommend: Firstly, get seeds (we recommend our sponsors Kings who have a huge selection online). Next, sow them in seed mix.

I like to cover them with cling film and put them in the airing cupboard. Once germinated, put in a warm north-facing window.

In spring, plant them out in full sun.

My chillis do best if I plant through a bin liner which keeps their roots warm. Finally, pick and swap recipes with us at the gardens!

In these uncertain times, the gardens always have volunteer mornings on Thursday and Saturday from 10amnoon.

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Whakamārama Matariki event

By Caryn Shearer hat a fabulous time of year to celebrate a community coming together for the first time after the completion of our sparkling new hall.

Our celebration was centred around Matariki where we had an amazing time listening to music from Leah Carrol and her band ‘The Lights’, yummy warm food, marshmallows on the fire, planting seeds and fun activities for young and old.

We are hoping this will become an annual tradition as well as many other events so look us up on our Facebook group ‘Whakamārama Community Events’ with a Quiz Night in the planning stages for September.

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out to Carine Garden Centre, Siwan and Sarah our posties, ‘The Lights’ for their music, Dianne, and our helpers on the day Barbie, Sharlene, Mark, Clare, Alana, Debbie. We couldn’t do this without you all.

The Whakamārama community came together to celebrate Matariki. PHOTOS: Supplied.

An image taken from the field camera footage. PHOTO: Supplied.

By Noelene Taylor

hen the wild pigs that live in the bush around the Blade Reserve in Whakamārama fancy a midnight snack, they now have their own Click and Collect. Field camera footage has recently caught them visiting the possum traps on certain trap lines and, in a swift and efficient movement, pulling a dead possum out of the trap and carrying it off. The film evidence has given Friends of the Blade volunteers an explanation for the many predator traps on their lines that have clearly been set off but are empty.

Known for their intelligence, pigs are omnivores with an acute sense of smell and can quickly learn where food is easily obtained. They have no trouble exploiting the smorgasbord of possum carcasses in the predator traps or lying on the ground under the self-resetting traps.

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Whakamārama Hall regular events Library Thursdays 9am – noon (during term), and every third Friday 6-8.30pm. Visit whakalibrary.librarika.com to see our great range of books. A real eclectic mix!

PrESCHOOL PLayGrOUP Thursdays 9.30-noon (during term time).This is a friendly, free group with a fantastic range of toys and great indoor and outdoor spaces.

Email Kathleen on Kathleenfaulls@gmail.com for more information.

Over the last few months, footage from the field cameras has revealed many unsuspected aspects of predator behaviour in the bush at night; the number of feral cats and how far they range across the area, a possum feeding on the carcass of another possum and rats that can chew on the bait in a Warrior trap without setting it off. Even, in the early morning hours, a startled pig hunter and his dogs pass through.

This has given the leadership group of Friends of the Blade very useful ‘intel’ as they work on effective predator control to reduce the numbers of animals that harm our native birds, insects and plants.

Anyone who is interested in joining a small and enthusiastic management group or our larger pool of equally enthusiastic predator control volunteers is very welcome to contact us for more information by emailing friendsoftheblade@gmail.com

Help bring back our native birds Join the Friends of The Blade volunteers and adopt a trap line.

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Thank Whakamārama It’s Friday takes place every 3rd Friday of the month from 68.30pm. Everyone is welcome. Bring your dinner, your family and a bottle or two and enjoy a gathering with neighbours and friends.

Find out what's going on in the community and meet fellow Whakamārama locals.

WHakamārama EmaiLS Community news including police reports, lost and found animals, items for sale, excess fruit and vegetables, and rentals wanted.

To receive these email: rossroad@eol.co.nz

HaLL bOOkiNGS To book the hall, call Suaree Borrell, the booking officer, on 021 570 554 or email whakamarama01@gmail.com. We also have tables and chairs available at very reasonable rates.

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By Fiona Powell, Katch Katikati uly might be the gloomiest month of the year but in Katikati, there are lots of events happening to banish the winter blues!

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ment and outdoor eateries. The free lantern-making workshops start on 18th July at The Arts Junction. To register visit www.KatikatiFestivalOfArts.org.nz or phone 549 5250.

Recognising the best in our community Show your appreciation for the amazing businesses, groups and individuals in our community by casting your vote in the Katikati and Waihī Beach Community Business Awards between 7th July and 8th August. Vote online at www.KatikatiWaihīBeachCommunityAwards.co.nz or

at the Katikati or Waihī Beach Visitor Information Centres.

Boost your business digital skills If you’re a small business owner wanting to increase your confidence in the digital space, there’s good news! The Digital Facilitation Scheme is coming to Katikati and the programme is free to businesses who meet the eligibility criteria. Workshops and peer group sessions will take place over nine months at The Arts Junction from early August.

For more information and to register your interest by 8th July, visit: w w w. k a t c h k a t i k a t i . o r g . n z / o u r projects/digital-facilitation-scheme or phone 549 5250.

Escape winter with an afternoon of entertainment A winter series of live performances including ballet, opera and TEDx talks comes to the big screen at the warm and cosy Junction Theatre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati, in late July. Gold Card tickets ($7.50) include the show and a delicious

Sleeping Beauty by Australian Ballet will be screened 28th July. PHOTOS: Supplied.

afternoon tea. The first performance on Thursday 28th July at 1.30pm is Sleeping Beauty by the Australian Ballet featuring lavish sets and costumes. Tickets from The Arts Junction. Phone 549 1658.

Native fish lanterns will feature in the Lanterns and Lights parade.

Lanterns and lights Create a lantern inspired by our native fish and then take part in the lantern parade in Katikati on Friday 22nd July at 5pm and then enjoy street entertain-

Portrait Murals winners to be announced soon. View the entries from 18th July.

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Prizegiving for portrait murals Back in April, nine artists competed in the Virtual NZ Mural Contest, and at 4pm on Saturday 30th July at The Arts Junction, the winners of the competition will be announced. The ‘Unsung Heroes of 2020’ contest entries will be on display in the Carlton Gallery from Monday 18th July and you’re invited to vote for your favourite portrait painting.

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Bubbles for breast cancer

By Cathy Taylor pink-themed high tea was held recently at the Taylor home in Ōmokoroa to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Twenty local guests paid to participate in the event, consisting of pink bubbly and lots of pink treats.

Five raffles with prizes donated by local businesses raised over $300, with donations by ladies who were unable to

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attend and gold coin donations for participating in fun games - resulting in a donation of $825 to the Breast Cancer Foundation.

We would like to sincerely thank our sponsors who made this possible: Your Real Estate, Ōmokoroa Fresh Choice, Ōmokoroa Pharmacy, and Bethlehem Pharmacy.

Right: Pink ladies at the fundraising high tea.

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By Hon Scott Simpson MP For Coromandel fter going through the Government’s Budget announcements, it’s clear that New Zealanders are in for a tough few years. Treasury forecasts indicate inflation will stay at 30year highs until at least 2025. These forecasts are chilling and we will see the negative impacts across every sector of society. Higher interest rates will put pressure on mortgage holders, especially those who have just entered the market.

Even if you qualify for the cost of living payment, the $350 won’t cover the increases in rent, food and fuel.

During high inflationary periods, it would make sense for the Government to rein in its spending, but Labour is continuing to push forward with costly reforms. Billions of taxpayer dollars will be spent rearranging the bureaucracy of government services with no guarantees that New Zealanders will be delivered better outcomes. This simply isn’t what

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is needed when Kiwi households are under pressure just to make ends meet.

National would have been and will be again, far more careful with the NZ economy. We think that you are better able to decide how you spend your money than the government. That’s why we’ve been calling for a review of the tax thresholds for the last few years. This simple approach would see those people on super paying about $1,400 a year less in tax.

Another issue which has taken hold in communities across the country is the rise in gang activity. This is particularly concerning in the Bay of Plenty where gang membership in the region has risen 37% since 2017. Whether it’s seeing the aftermath of a ram-raid in our communities or violent crime on the evening news, it’s clear that the Government’s approach to tackling crime isn’t working.

If you have any issue you wish to discuss with me, don’t hesitate to get in touch by either calling 0800 550 330 or emailing mpcoromandel@parliament.govt.nz

Picture in a frame

By Val Helm, President the back of the boxed picture frame with Innovation Garden Club strong cord or rope from which to hang he Innovation Garden Club in the exhibit. The winning entry will reWaihī Beach has come up with a ceive $300 and second place $150. novel way of showcasing succuWinners will be announced at 1pm on lents and other hanging plants by using 9th July at the Waihī Beach RSA. a picture frame, boxing the back and atThis “Picture in a Frame” will be exhibtaching chicken wire to the back of the ited at the Waihī Beach RSA between 2nd frame, filling it with soil and recycled and 9th July. For further information, materials to hang on an outside wall. The email innovationgardenclub@gmail.com competition is open to all members and or contact 027 289 7674. non-members of the Garden Club. If you are not a member of the Garden Club there will be a charge of $10 to enter this competition. The frame is to be no larger than 92cm x 72cm and must include living plants, but can also include ornaments.

Very strong D-rings Innovation Garden Club’s “Picture in a Frame” is a novel way to display must be attached to succulents. PHOTO: Supplied.

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Angie’s aspect

By Angie Warren-Clark Labour list MP ia ora! I’ve had a busy month, out in the community in full swing and loving it! One of the highlights was around the Tākitimu North Link Project.

Connexis, together with Waka Kotahi, Fulton Hogan and HEB, put on a day out for ‘Girls with Hi-Vis’, an initiative supporting a more diverse workforce.

It was an amazing event showcasing the awesome jobs available to women within the infrastructure industry. These are even more accessible thanks to the government’s Apprenticeship Boost extending to the end of 2023, providing support for another 24,000 apprentices.

Great news because New Zealand is seeing a huge boom in construction. We’re supporting those ready to grasp the opportunities to gain foundational skills and realise their potential.

The by-election in Tauranga-Moana didn’t go our way but we held our place with our 2017 results. My friend and col-

league Jan Tinetti MP is a hard-working, compassionate, woman with a genuine desire to showcase our city to the country and focus on real-world solutions to the issues of our day. I couldn’t be prouder of her exceptional campaign and representation of us as Labour. I’m grateful we have Jan in Cabinet as a strong voice for us here and look forward to working together with Sam Uffindell as we keep the focus on solutions for Tauranga-Moana.

I’m really proud that we’ve delivered on Labour’s election commitment to establish a public holiday to celebrate Matariki. For the first time this year, people across the country have had the chance to enjoy a mid-winter holiday that is uniquely our own. Whether your family already had Matariki traditions, or you took the opportunity to start new ones – I hope you and your loved ones got a chance to come together and enjoy New Zealand’s first Matariki public holiday. Mānawatia a Matariki.

Girls in Hi-Vis learning about jobs for women in the infrastructure sector.

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Angie Warren-Clark at the TNL work-site.

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Emilio Keller-Franco and Milo Ward-Burr enjoying messy play at Te Puna Playcentre.

PHOTO: Sam Keller.

By Macarena Franco e are thrilled that our Te Puna Playcentre group is growing again after the Covid recession.

Our tamariki are having a great time every Tuesday with our session running from 9am to 1pm.

Our whānau have been working hard getting the premises nice and tidy, fixing up equipment and adding a coat of paint here and there. We are thankful to the wonderful Kathy, our regular session facilitator, who inspires our tamariki with big ideas and materials you never imagined! Dinosaurs romp in multi-coloured goo or get stuck in a swamp of coffeegrounds. The dinosaur poo and swamp mud then nourishes our garden.

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heroes, celebrated Mother’s Day and have learned about the human body, the solar system, the five senses, healthy eating and more, with hands-on interactive activities in line with the theme every session.

Special thanks to our neighbors from Te Puna School, Clarke Road Kitchen, Nourish Cafe and Bespoke Physiotherapy for supporting our PR efforts and to Paper4Trees for the trees donated. We look forward to celebrating Matariki and hope to see some new faces in the next few weeks. Welcome - Bienvenidos Haere Mai! Contact the Te Puna Playcentre whānau at te.puna@playcentre.org.nz or follow us on Instagram and Facebook: @tepunaplaycentre

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Fun and learning in Te Puna School

By Kylie Chambers Teacher

Explosions of Colour at Te Puna xplosions of colour covered our tamariki on Wednesday 1st June when they were showered by staff and PTA at our Colour Fun Run Fundraiser Finale.

Children gathered in house groups and ran through the course several times squealing with laughter. We were super proud of our seniors who supported our juniors as they ran down the field, through a tyre obstacle, through a thread the rope challenge, up the bank through a sprinkler hazard, under a rope net obstacle and finally down our giant water slide - all the while being colour bombed by parents and teachers.

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Children were asked to come along wearing white clothes so the splashes of colour could really stand out. I don’t know who ended up wearing more colour - the children or the volunteers. It turned out to be a fun activity for all ages. What a magical afternoon, making awesome school day memories.

Thank you to all involved, our community police, Tāwhai Schuster and James, the PTA, staff, parent support on the day, Kylie Ormsby from Gracescape Photography for these incredible photographs and especially the whānau and wider community who raised money towards our swings.

Explosions of colour at Te Puna School. PHOTOS: Kylie Ormsby.

Discovery Thursdays n Thursday afternoons the junior school has been doing what we call ‘Discovery Thursday’ rotations. The four junior classes have been split into four groups and they spend two weeks with each teacher before rotating.

In room 4, there is a ‘Construction Zone’ which consists of a carpentry table for building and a hot glue station for adding to our creations. Both of these activities are incredible in supporting our tamariki in developing and extending

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By Todd Muller Bay of Plenty MP hen the Prime Minister relieves the Police Minister from her duties and gives the job to a more senior Minister, it’s a clear admission that the job was not being done properly.

Will new Police Minister Chris Hipkins take his Police Force seriously and give them the support they need to protect us?

New Zealanders have known for some time now that the Police have not been given the resourcing to do their jobs effectively. Criminals have had an easy ride under Labour, knowing that Government policy is to let them run away without pursuing them. There are simply not enough Police at the front line to deal with the rising crime rate and many reported crimes are going unsolved.

Shoplifters are helping themselves to stock, knowing they’ll never be prose-

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cuted. Gangs are laughing as they flaunt their patches and deafen us with their loud bikes.

When Labour announced their policy to reduce prison numbers, I doubt anyone thought this would be due to a lack of resources to charge offenders; criminals are still on the streets instead of in prison because there are not enough Police to process them.

Crime has been the dominant topic of concern at my recent constituent meetings. People are scared of gangs. They are sick of living in fear of burglaries and home invasions. They are appalled by meth being made and sold in their neighbourhoods.

I feel the same way and so does National. The next National Government will back Police. We will side with law-abiding New Zealanders and our government will not stand for gang intimidation.

their problem-solving skills, mastering new skills and persisting with difficulty.

It is great to see the tamariki using tools and understanding the risks that go with using these tools and learning to use them safely.

We have thoroughly enjoyed watching the tuakana-teina relationships developing through the mixed age groups working together, the way the older children have role modelled and supported the younger children has been incredible to watch - ka pai tamariki.

The Construction Zone on Discovery Thursday. PHOTOS: Staff.

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No. 1 tackles engineering challenges

By Todd Burton n 31st May, three teams from Ōmokoroa No.1 School competed in the Intermediate semifinal of the EPro8 Challenge hosted by Tauranga Intermediate School. The EPro8 Challenge is an inter-school science and engineering competition involving more than 800 schools throughout New Zealand.

Each team, consisting of four Year 7/8 students, worked through a series of challenge cards using engineering and electronic equipment. They had two and a half hours to complete as many tasks as possible. Each successful completion of a task equalled points. The top two teams with the most points went on to the Bay of Plenty Grand Final held in Rotorua on 16th June.

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Seniors students competing at Ōmokoroa No.1 School to see which three teams would represent the school at the EPro8 semi-finals.

though it was Tauranga Intermediate’s TIS Engineers that took out first place.

To determine which three teams went on to the semi-finals, the three senior

classes of Year 7/8 students from Ōmokoroa No.1 spent a week working through a number of mock challenges using several hired EPro8 kits.

Omok Smart 1s, L-R: Gem, Cian, Tilly, and Blair came 4th place in the semi-finals.

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Speak up for your place re we losing our rural character?

What’s more important, the environment or growth? Are there enough housing choices?

Your answers to our quick-fire questions will help set Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s priorities as we embark on a new journey to plan for change and growth.

Over the next six weeks Council will be asking everyone in the Western Bay to take part in Your Place / Tō Wāhi kōrero at yourplace.westernbay.govt.nz by sharing their thoughts on the following topics: homes, rural places, natural environments, businesses, historic and cultural heritage, shared spaces, journeys, everyday lives, and changing climate.

Council’s Group Manager Strategy and Community, Rachael Davie, says it is important Council learns what it is that we need to grow and protect so that your place, wherever it is in the Western Bay, continues being what you want it to be.

“For a long time now we’ve been talking about the Western Bay’s growth, and how more people are calling our District home. This trend is set to continue, so we

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need to start a new phase of planning for this growth, and it begins with understanding what our people value.”

Your responses will also help us to prepare for new and upcoming changes led

by Central Government. Whether it is where houses are built, what housing we need, what sites need protecting or where we need new transport options – it’s all about preparing our communities so we can make change work for us.

“The Western Bay is home to so many different communities, all with different ideas and experiences that can help shape this kaupapa. We want to hear from everyone so we can create a future for all to enjoy,” says Rachael.

With that in mind, we’re making it as simple as possible for everyone to get involved. You won’t need to ‘sign up’ for our quick-fire questions, and you can tell us Aē/kāo, yes/no on all of our nine topics, or pick and choose what you want to answer.

This is just the start of the journey.

This phase is aimed at getting high-level feedback to help identify the main issues.

We will be coming back to the community at a later time to get down into

How to take part ānanga ipurangi (online) take part in our online survey at yourplace.westernbay.govt.nz Pepa mārō (hard copy) - fill out a feedback form at any of our libraries and service centres.

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Saturday 9th July, 10am-1pm outside the information centre, Waihī Beach, 26 Wilson Road, Waihī Beach with a free sausage sizzle cooked by Waihī Beach School.

Sessions have already taken place at Katikati’s Moggies Market, Te Puna 4Square, and at Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion.

the details further.

As a bonus, everyone who takes part will go into the draw to win one of 12 $100 grocery vouchers.

If you prefer kanohi ki te kanohi (face to face) - we’re coming to you. We’re teaming up with local community organisations in neighbourhood parks and playgrounds, outside supermarkets, beside football pitches and tagging along at community events.

“We’re getting right into our commu-

nity spaces to make it effortless for you to take part. And if you opt to kōrero with us in person we’ll shout you a hot sausage straight off the barbeque to say thanks,” says Rachael.

“There’s no denying the changes and challenges ahead of us, so please help us fill our kete (basket) with shared knowledge that will assist to plan for a future for all of the Western Bay whānau.”

Feedback is open until Friday 15th July.

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About Your Place / Tō Wāhi ouncil’s District Plan sets out rules and areas in our District where we’d expect to see certain activities, events and development to occur. Like how close to the boundary you can build or extend your house, garage or other buildings. Or whether you can operate a business from your home.

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Council is reviewing the nine topics covered by the District Plan. The feedback you share with us now and throughout the process will help to guide any future changes.

All you need to know about this project, how to get involved and how to stay connected can be found at yourplace.westernbay.govt.nz

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The Lizard News team were pleased to sponsor the event and had great fun and came a respectable fourth place.

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Year 5 / 6 students at Waihī Beach removing weeds and replanting spinifex.

By Juanita Meder Office Administrator

ur Year 5 and 6 students recently spent a day on the dunes at Waihī Beach. The trip was organised by Bay Alliance Conservation, an organisation that supports conservation groups across the Bay of Plenty. Restoring natural ecosystems is an ongoing objective, and with that in mind, our students worked hard to remove the invasive ice plant, a weed that is taking over the dunes and killing native dune plants such as spinifex. They then replanted some spinifex to help with rejuvenating the dunes.

Once again our annual Pahoia School Quiz Night was a huge success. Not only did we sell more tickets than in previous years, but we also sold them in record time,

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‘Best Dressed’ team receiving their prize.

leaving several teams disappointed they didn’t get in quickly. Maybe it was the ‘Hoedown’ theme that got everyone rushing to buy tickets. The funds raised on the night will go towards a school van.

A huge thank you to everyone who made the night possible. To our many sponsors who all gave gladly, we appreciate your support for our school community. To our dedicated Fundraising Team, who went all out to make the night a success, we could not have done this without you.

To the school families who donated prizes, food towards the meal, and helped put on the night, we are very grateful for your willingness to contribute in so many ways. Thank you also to the school staff who put in a huge effort in the weeks leading up to the night, as well as on the night.

Quiz night hosts teachers Sarah Oemcke and Kylie Morrison entertained with multiple costume changes through the evening, here as Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.

Music duos make good Company

By Paul England ne definition of the word ‘company’ is: “Being with others, especially in a way that provides friendship and enjoyment.” When local group The Company plays the Arts Junction in Katikati in July, good company and enjoyment is what you’ll get.

The Company is a loose collaboration of two local duos, Two’s Company, and Smith & Co. As Two’s Company, Peter Rodewald and his wife Jacquie perform folk, blues, jazz standards, pop, originals and even the odd aria, and are well known for their strong vocal harmonies and clever arrangements.

Peter was the lead singer in a cruise ship band, but when he went sailing in the islands for a few years he really focused on guitar. He formed Two’s Company after meeting Jacquie in 2010, and guitar and piano are the backbone of their music and songwriting.

Jacquie’s background is classical. She’s a trained pianist, has done a little opera and is a qualified music teacher, though she struggles to maintain discipline during The Company practices! Her singing voice is clear, pure and gorgeous.

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After a failed attempt to learn classical piano as a child, Anne turned to punk rock in her 20s, teaching herself a few guitar chords and banging out acoustic versions of The Clash. She didn’t return to playing music until 30 years later, joining up with Ash and discovering a world of music she had previously ignored, from the Beatles to Indie Folk.

Ash is one of those enviable people with a natural talent. Although his father imbued in him a lifelong love of music, he also considered anything composed after 1930 suspect. Ash soon went his own way, however, dabbling in a variety of musical genres and instruments. He enjoys songwriting and has recently written a musical.

For their Friday 8th July concert at the Katikati Folk Club, The Company will combine their diverse musical talents to present a wide-ranging mixture of covers alongside some originals, playing together for the bulk of the evening but also performing a few songs as their respective duos. Expect anything from Dylan to divas, and prepare to join in and enjoy. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30 start and refreshments are available. For more information check out www.katikatifolkclub.co.nz

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New housing in Ōmokoroa on the horizon mokoroa’s housing offerings are set to change, but careful mahi and planning is in place to ensure the village feel Ōmokoroa is renowned for is retained.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is updating its local housing rules to reflect a new law being introduced by central government in a bid to speed up housing developments.

The Medium Density Residential Standards (MDRS), which come into effect on 20th August 2022, enable up to three houses to be built three storeys high on most sections in medium density residential zones without needing resource consent. Building consents will still be required. There are nine rules that must be met for the activity to be permitted, including the height restrictions, and having a minimum outdoor living space.

With these changes predicted to increase housing development activity, Council is making plans that address housing needs and take the Ōmokoroa community’s aspirations for their town into account.

Council’s Resource Management Manager Phillip Martelli says as part of the Your Place Tō wāhi campaign, those who already call Ōmokoroa home were asked about what housing they think is needed, and what makes Ōmokoroa a great place to live.

“The friendly neighbours and village feel have been highlighted as some of the many benefits of the area, not to mention the stunning coastal environment. A need for properties suitable for first home buyers was pointed out, and the community asked for more housing for elderly whānau, larger houses, and some tiny homes too.

“The community also shared their desire for more open space while protecting existing green spaces, and spaces for tamariki and rangatahi to hang out.

What was also made clear to us, is the community’s desire to see the village feel Ōmokoroa is renowned for, retained.

“We are taking this all into consideration as we make plans specifically for Ōmokoroa,” adds Philip.

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turning on the area between State Highway 2 and the railway for urban development. This will include new residential areas for around 2300 homes, more industrial zones for local businesses and employment, a new large reserve for active sports across the road from the new primary and secondary schools (to be opened in 2025), and a Natural Open Space Zone to protect the extensive gully network and retain it for stormwater management and walkways and cycleways.

“While the changes will mean Ōmokoroa will look a little different in the next decade, the MDRS changes, the new town centre and school, and the new residential area do enable us to make some exciting plans,” says Phillip.

The entire peninsula will be subject to the new MDRS rules. Most of Ōmokoroa’s newer housing will not be affected because these homes were built more recently and they’re less likely to be redeveloped any time soon.

The biggest change is likely to be to more established properties with larger sections and older baches or homes.

Some of these may be changed with more than one home on them, more units in backyards or redevelopment where an existing house could be replaced with townhouses.

All these changes will enable a variety of different kinds of living, from the traditional large family home on its own section to smaller homes, duplexes and terraced townhouses, catering for the different demands we are now seeing on the peninsula.

Council will also be helping to shape this future growth by providing developers with a set of design guidelines for new proposals that are tailored to the Ōmokoroa community’s preferences and include things like parking, trees and outdoor space. These guidelines are being worked on now.

Council will be notifying the plan change on 20th August and you will be able to make a formal submission if you wish.

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Katikati town centre plan

By Matthew Farrell he Katikati Community Board has developed a new Town Centre Plan to provide guidance and structure for development in Katikati over the next ten years.

The Community Board says the plan has been two years in the making, with the help of Boffa Miskell and the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

The Board says the plan aims to achieve a high-functioning town centre; a strong community; a thriving visitor experience; and good options for local employment and quality of life in Katikati. Hard copies of the Town Centre

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Plan can be viewed at the new library in The Centre - Pātuki Manawa.

Two sessions with the Community Board were held there at The Hub on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th June.

The Board is thanking all those who came out and gave their feedback on the plan, saying they’ve had some really good input.

Positive comments, queries and complaints were also aired on the Board’s Facebook page, which was followed by 995 people at the time of writing this article.

A copy of the Town Centre Plan may be downloaded or viewed online.

Awards celebrate rural business women ural Women New Zealand are looking for entrepreneurial rural women to enter their 2022 Business Awards.

Regional Leader, Mary McTavish, says, “The NZI Rural Women NZ Business Awards provide an outstanding opportunity to showcase small rurally based enterprises owned and operated by women.”

“Our region has not had a category winner for over five years so we would like to encourage local rural women to enter the competition.”

Rotorua based Amy Cram (Dibley) of Physio Direct won the Innovation category and the Supreme Winner award in 2016. The enterprise started as a ‘physio for farmers’, a mobile health service for Rotorua’s rural residents, and was so successful it became a nationwide franchise.

Cram says,” The RWNZ Awards attracted extensive media coverage and provided amazing promotional opportunities for the business.”

Diane Coleman won the Love of the Land category in 2013 with Kaharoa company Treeline Native Nursery.

She also went on to be awarded the Supreme Winner prize. Treeline provides native plants grown from locally sourced seeds to farmers, lifestyle block owners and councils for revegetation projects.

Coleman says the NZI RWNZ Business Awards were a great place “to celebrate the multiple hats we all wear as rural

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women”.

All NZI Rural Women NZ Business wards winners receive a trophy, $1,000 prize money, travel costs to the award ceremony in Wellington in November, and free membership to RWNZ-Ngā Wāhine Taiwhenua o Aotearoa. The Supreme Winner of NZI Rural Women NZ Business Awards receives a further $1,000 prize money.

The RWNZ Business Awards were first instigated in 2008. RWNZ president at the time, Margaret Chapman, says rural women were “not very good at blowing their own trumpets” but just got on with the job. She says RWNZ established the awards to celebrate the creativity and innovation of rural women entrepreneurs.

The awards are composed of seven categories: Emerging Business; Love of the Land; Rural Champion; Innovation; Bountiful Table; and Rural Health and Wellness Excellence Entries close on Friday the 29th of July.

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An interview with St John

By Poppy Shave and Isla Freeman ia ora. We’re both 11 years old and we love to do gymnastics. We are in Year 6 at Waihī Beach Primary School. We chose to interview Lisa from St John, as we wanted to know more about how St John helps the community.

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How does St John help the community?

St John helps in a number of ways. We obviously go and help people if they are in distress or if they are unwell or had a crash or if they have fallen over. Also through that door behind us, there is the health shuttle. We have volunteers that come in and they take people to appointments that can’t normally get there, they drive little mini buses or cars and they drive people there. It’s well-rounded how we help the community, we help in emergencies and in non-emergencies too.

How long have you been in your current role in St John?

Personally, I’ve only been here since August. I was living in Perth for ten years. I did my training in Perth. I became a paramedic in 2016. My daughter had a baby and she lives in Waihī Beach, so we came back because she had a baby.

I applied for St John over here and got a permanent position here in the Waihī station; it couldn’t have worked out better. I had to kind of retrain in a sense, I had three months where I had to relearn CPGs, get rid of my old clinical practice guidelines and bring in new and better clinical practice guidelines and then I sat

a test at the end of October and passed that so I got my badges back. It’s been quite intense, to say the least.

Do you like your job and why?

I love my job! I love it even more now that I’m here. I was working in the city in Perth and that wears you down. Then I came here to the middle of nowhere, where you have to know what you are doing and you have to know how sick your patient is and it’s almost like an addiction to know more and you’ve got to know how to treat your patient.

I love the fact that I can go to work and I can either do something life-saving or I can hold somebody’s hand and make them feel better and that’s just the best feeling in the world to be able to go to work and that’s my job, to make a difference every day whether it’s resuscitating somebody or holding an old lady’s hand because she has fallen over and hurt her leg, you know she’s not going to die but old people are just like “oh I don’t want to be a burden” and that’s what I love about my job.

Can you tell us a little bit about your individual roles?

There are different levels of ambulance officers. There are first responders, emergency medical assistants or EMA’s, emergency medical technicians or EMTs, and then paramedics which is what I am.

ICPs are Intensive Care Paramedics and CCPs are Critical Care Paramedics. We all have different roles in the ambulance, ICPs and CCPs are generally the little cars that you see driving around. ICPs Continued on page 39

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From page 38 and CCPs are on the helicopters. You must see heaps of helicopters coming out of Waihī Beach? We load the helicopter very often to Waihī Beach and Waihī. We all have different levels of knowledge and education and that’s pretty much the different levels.

When you’re in the ambulance, are you always working with someone else?

Up until recently, around this area, they were single-crewed. There was a big rally and financial input to make it all double crewed, which is one of the reasons I got my job because there were so many positions available. Now, yes we always run with at least two people. Sometimes it’s three if we have a volunteer or if we have someone from uni that needs to do practicum then there are three of us.

For me personally, as a paramedic, I run the truck, so I’m never working with another paramedic, I’m always working with someone in the level below me. I don’t like saying that, but they’re on a different level so they don’t have the same information I have, so I have to run the truck. Some people go job about because the driving out this way is long, you know you’re fifty minutes to Thames, fifty minutes to an hour to Tauranga, if you had to take a patient to Waikato which we do very often that’s an hour and a half, so there’s lots of driving.

It’s really important to swap that driving over.

If you wanted to work for St John but you didn’t want to work in the ambulance, what other roles and opportunities are there?

We’ve got the first response unit, it’s a little jeep that you might see around (the yellow and green one), in the summer we were flat out. The first

lizardnews.net response unit is a volunteer situation, so on my days off if there’s a job that the units can’t get to straight away, I go straight to it and there’s other volunteers within the beach community that also help and that means that Waihī Beach is covered until we can get an ambulance there.

We’re really really lucky that St John provides that and it’s a super role and when you guys are old enough (if you want to be volunteering) that’s the kind of thing you can do to get involved and help the community cause it’s a real buzz to live in the community and actually go and help someone until an ambulance arrives.

The communication centre dispatch are actually the people that give us the jobs. You have a call taker, who takes the calls from the person who is ringing, which can be a very stressful job. People don’t think about these call takers, all the community sees are us out on the road.

In fact, I’ve sat in communications when the call takers are taking a call. You have people ringing who are stressed, upset and crying. They have to try to make some kind of sense out of that call, to be able to give us some kind of information on what we’re going to. Then the call takers send that job to the dispatcher and the dispatcher gives it out to us, so there is that whole communications area.

We have management that looks after us on the road. You’ve got the health shuttle, those are volunteers. The helicopter is a little bit different, when you ring and ask for a helicopter you’re talking with St John people but the ICPs and the CCPs are the ones that man the helicopter, and actually run separately (they’re not employed by St John) but it’s certainly a role that a lot of people will want to get into because we use them all of the time. I feel like there’s a whole lot more.

Western Bay joins community event fund partnership new community event fund for the Western Bay of Plenty sub-region has been launched which will streamline application processes for community events.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council will partner with Tauranga City Council, TECT, Bay Trust, and the Acorn Foundation to facilitate the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund.

The combined approach aims to ease how community event organisers secure funding, as they can now apply for a significant amount from a single fund. Previously, community event organisers may have had to apply to multiple funders to reach their funding requirements.

A total of $700,000 is available, made up of a maximum of $15,000 per applicant for events held in Western Bay of Plenty, and a maximum of $50,000 per applicant for events held in Tauranga.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s General Manager Strategy and Community Rachael Davie says events that encourage community inclusion and participation will be supported.

“We’re pleased to be working in partnership with other funders to provide an easier outlet for new events, and for much-loved existing events to continue,” says Rachael.

“Events provide a huge benefit for our communities, bringing people together

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and creating a sense of whanaungatanga (belonging), so it’s important we support them.

“I encourage all Western Bay event organisers to check out the application requirements and take the opportunity to potentially secure funding.”

Applications for an initial round of funding are open until 31st July and will support events for the 2022/2023 financial year. Applications will then be considered on a bi-monthly basis.

Tauranga City Council’s Community Services General Manager Barbara Dempsey says the move is a collaborative step forward.

“We know residents and visitors love to attend events and the benefits events bring to community well-being and inclusion. By joining other funding partners, we want to make it easier for organisers to access funds that will result in great events.”

TECT Community Impact Manager Paula Hudson is excited.

“We are pleased to continue our collaborative funding partnership with the other funders and can’t wait to see the return of a vibrant events scene across our region.”

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Good deeds challenge

By Matthew Farrell he doing of simple good deeds is being used as a community fundraising idea to support grief and loss counselling in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Grief Support Services is running a peer-to-peer Good Deeds Challenge from 9th to 24th July.

Ideas range from giving a homemade gift or happy note to teaching someone something new, walking or exercising with a friend, introducing yourself to a neighbour, or making a conscious effort to smile at others.

The idea is that you choose 16 daily good deeds that suit you from a list of 40 tasks and complete one task per day.

Spot prizes for taking part include massage vouchers from Synergy Vitality Spa, ten-pin bowling and mini-golf from Motion Entertainment and groceries from New World Gate Pa. Funds help to provide counselling to vulnerable individuals and whānau by encouraging their understanding of themselves and each other to manage the turmoil of grief and loss better, adjust to huge changes, and attain their aspirations for quality of life.

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“Grief is a response to bereavement or following any loss or unwelcome change such as the break-up of a relationship or marriage, fractured family relationships, financial loss, redundancy, injury or illness of self or a friend/family member.

“Grief counselling makes a difference by reducing depression and suicidal ideation risk. As people grow their support systems and tools of resilience, they are less likely to turn to drugs, alcohol, self-harm or other unhelpful tools to cope. There is a flow-on effect from counselling as clients become more resilient and capable of functioning in their families, community and workplace,” says funding manager Jen Murray.

In their last financial year, philanthropic support contributed to the service by providing over 2,400 grief and loss counselling sessions, offering counselling support for over 520 individuals and whānau and providing information and support to the community.

However, the waiting list that the service operates with continues to grow.

For more information on Grief Support Services or to join the challenge, go to www.griefsupport.org.nz/challenge 2022

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By Sue Morgan-French inter is definitely here now and along with that comes our cross country runs. Each group of year levels, big and small, have a different run to compete in and then the most

successful go on to compete against other schools over hills, through mud and generally pushing themselves.

Even the junior school has their own cross country run which is held on our school grounds. We are very proud of the way all the children participated and gave

it a go. Seeing our youngest children giving their all was absolutely amazing and very heartwarming. We will see them in the future following in the footsteps of their older peers, giving it the best they can, no matter where they actually come. Winning is great, giving it a go is even better.

Year 1 girls Mackenzie, Maisie, Matilda.

Year 1 boys Ace, Finn, Max.

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Year 3 boys Charlie, Gus, Kingsley.

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Have we got our plans for Waihī Beach’s Wilson Park right? he retention of much-loved green spaces and additional trees for shade are some of the key features proposed for Waihī Beach’s Wilson Park.

Feedback on Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s draft concept plan for Wilson Park is now open, and will run until Sunday 17th July at haveyoursay .westernbay.govt.nz/wilsonpark Along with the retention of the green space, the community knows and loves, the plans also enable more tree planting on the banks for shade, and power to be supplied to the site to support events taking place.

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Council’s Senior Recreation Planner Katy McGinity says it is great to see that at the heart of the draft concept plan is what the Waihī Beach whānau wants.

“The community have indicated to us they’d like to see a few changes, but nothing drastic. The theme of maintaining the green space that’s already there came through strongly, with the community keen to ensure the natural landscape remains.

“We believe this proposal strikes a good balance. The concept reflects the modern needs of our Waihī Beach whānau, and their hopes for the space today

while planning for its future use too.”

In February, Council asked the community what they use the park for, and what could be put in place to ensure it continues to be one of the community’s favourite places.

“We’re keen to hear what you think of the location, layout and facilities outlined in the draft plan, and whether you think the draft plan provides for all users of the site,” explains Katy.

“This is your space, and it’s important that the concept incorporates what you love to do at Wilson Park. The best way to be sure the plans reflect what you

want is to kōrero with our friendly team or share your thoughts online.”

Feedback can be provided online at haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz/wilson park or you can fill out a feedback form at the Waihī Beach Library.

Once feedback has been collected, any necessary adjustments to the plan will be considered by the Councillors. Funding will then be sought through the 2023/24 Annual Plan process and the next Long Term Plan to implement the concept plan.

Feedback is open until Sunday 17th July. Article supplied.

How you Council is up to you ould shorter Council meetings starting at 7pm make you think again about standing for Council? As part of Generation Change / He panoni ā reanga, Western Bay of Plenty District Council wants to kōrero on what changes would allow a more diverse range of people to become a Councillor.

Council CEO John Holyoake says to achieve diversity, changes to the current Council operating system are needed.

Traditionally Council meetings begin at 9:30am on Tuesday and Thursday and are held at Council’s chamber at Barkes Corner.

“It is obvious the existing model doesn’t work for the majority of people who have full time jobs or other daytime commitments.

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“We appreciate not everyone can get away from work or pay for childcare, but we can’t expect different people to stand if we are excluding them with these restrictions.

“We want to talk about ways that we could change the model to allow people from all walks of life to stand for Council.

Whether retired or semi retired, tangata whenua, a businessperson, community advocate or university student. Everyone deserves the right to represent their community.”

Every three years the newly elected Council sets the meeting structure – times, duration and frequency – but John hopes by having the kōrero now on what a different model could look like might see a new structure voted in by this

year’s incoming Council.

Options include meetings at night after work (from 7pm) – like Council’s community boards; meeting duration to be restricted to two hours; meetings one day a month – running committees backto-back rather than on different days; setting a limit of meetings each month; the ability to be in-person at Council Chambers or remotely from home.

“It’s about thinking differently. Because having different voices around the table makes for more balanced decision making.

“But to achieve this there needs to be more flexibility and accessibility for our new Councillors. Regardless of whether you have a full-time job, or other commitments, we want to work with you to

make it easier for you to sit on Council by removing barriers and looking at new ways of running things.

“We’re not making any promises, rather acknowledging we need to change too and here’s some ways we could potentially do this by working together.”

Candidate nominations open Friday 15th July and close at midday Friday 12th August. Voting documents will be delivered 16th-21st September and voting closes at midday Saturday 8th October with preliminary results announced mid-afternoon on Saturday 8th October.

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Ōmokoroa Photographic Club topics

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ur theme for June was ‘Nature and Flowers’. This allowed for a wide range of photography and provided some amazing shoots.

At our meeting this month we were very fortunate to have Steve Brown from Black Diamond Photography give us some professional insight into critiquing images. He shared several things to look at when critiquing and talked about the importance of critiquing, looking at both the positive features and improvements that could be made to the shoot before it is taken so that the photo becomes the image you desire.

We all got a chance to practise the skills he taught us, critiquing the photos that were presented on the night.

With this extra knowledge we are now able to think about our shoots before we click the shutter and therefore change the conditions when we can to achieve the desired shoot.

Our topic for July is ‘machinery’. If anyone would like to join us at a monthly meeting, they are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Activity Room in the Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion, 28 Western Avenue, Ōmokoroa. Everyone is welcome regardless of your current abilities or experience. Article and photos supplied.

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Bevan Coliings – Autumn Near and Far.

Pink Leow – Light and Shadow.

Brian Ebbett – Autumn Trees.

Judy Sinkinson – Sunset.

Rachel Buer – Bee.

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By Jacques Vannoort LLM Trustlawyer

rustees and the assets of their family trusts are now being assessed by IRD in its latest investigation.

In April this year, a new requirement was set for all trusts in New Zealand: to provide additional information on trust assets together with who settlors are, and who has benefitted from any trust which is registered

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We are being told that there is no intention for the taxing of asset movements or distribution of funds to beneficiaries. Fortunately, there is no legislation in place for such a drastic attack on trusts.

Instead, it is being labelled as an information-gather-

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Tamariki exploring the community e as a kindergarten have made a commitment to get out into our community and allow the children to learn from what is around us. Week 6 this term was our van week, and each of the teaching team was able to take a group of children and make connections to our local area.

Whaea Pam went to Mauao (as we are learning about the legend), Whaea Suzanne took a group of children to Te Puna Quarry Park, Whaea Ellen visited Whakamārama Kindergarten and their ngahere (forest), and Whaea Jo went to Puketoki to explore the reserve.

The children were able to learn more about their local surroundings and our community. We believe it is very important that children can establish their place in the community by connecting to their turangawaewae and whenua.

We got to listen to and see the manu (birds) in the tree tops and had some cheeky pīwakawaka (fantails) follow us about. We learned about our native plants and trees, saw magnificent views and most importantly made connections. We can’t wait for term three’s adventures.

If you would like to find out more about Te Puna Community Kindergarten, please feel free to drop in and visit or send us an email tepuna@ ikindergartens.nz 552 5736. 17c Minden Rd, Te Puna. Article supplied.

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Children will be captivated by the wild imaginings of this dinosaur-loving child, written by local children’s author Rachel Weston. The child blames made up creatures, like the Messy-o-saurus and the Twohorned Trumpeting Sea Rompster, for the mess she’s making around the house.

When asked what type of research Rachel did for this book, she replied, “No research. I had three little Messy-o-sauruses! Plenty of first-hand experience cleaning up the mess from children playing. The children of course are oblivious. They’re caught up in the wonderful energy of their creativeness and colourful imaginings. They dip in and out of imaginative play so easily, there are no boundaries and no

rules, just the freedom to wander and make a mess where they will.”

This is Rachel’s fifth independently published children’s book in three years. It follows on from her popular picture book Bumblebee (2021) and her continuing sought-after first book Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet (2019).

Rachel home-schooled her three, now grown, children for ten years where reading books was at the heart of their schooling. During that time, Rachel confesses, there was lots of mess!

This highly visual, super fun picture book with playful sounding words is sure to be an on-repeat bedtime read for lots of little messy-o-sauruses up and down New Zealand.

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Transport, tearooms and technology

By Chris Wright

Ōmokoroa History Group chairperson ecent meetings have covered diverse topics, most recently Graeme Ross gave an illustrated talk on ‘early transport’ in Tauranga. He focused on Heaton’s Transport, whose depot spanned between 8th and 9th Ave, and once his talk opened up to comments and questions, it was obvious that many remembered their early contacts with Heatons or with the drivers.

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Graeme gave some biographical details on Jack Heaton, Alf Baikkie, and George Baikkie who used to work on road maintenance. He described the early trucks used, shovelling coal from barges and delivering it to the Dairy Company on 11th Ave, working on road straightening, transporting fertilizer from the landing at Tauriko to farms up the Kaimais.

He had prepared by mounting his collection of photos on seven boards, each with 2 – 8 photos, which he spoke to, describing the different trucks purchased, their different qualities – or lack thereof - the move to a diesel Leyland, and how when Jack Heaton wanted to buy a Ford Zephyr for himself he first had to buy a Ford Thornton for the company!

He also described changes in the structure of ownership of the company, with Alf Baikkie having first a minor then the major shareholding, and later (about 1985) Provincial Transport joined with Heatons but unfortunately this new venture went into receivership just a few years later, leading to Provincial Freightlines which later still became the Australian company Toll.

Graeme Ross had been an apprentice in the Public Works Department which used to operate opposite Tauranga Boys’ College. Fellow apprentices, Barry Luckman and Roy Robinson came to the meeting and contributed their recollections. Descendants of the Crapp family described their memories of a Heaton truck collecting their tamarillos from the corner of Ōmokoroa Road and the State Highway and added that their Uncle Wattie had been the mechanic for H L Duncan and later manager.

H L Duncan and Heaton’s Transport were both big heavy haulage companies, with H L Duncan owning about five quarries around Tauranga, involved with metalling and later the tar sealing of the roads. Others remembered Heatons assisting with their house shifts. Norm Bruning noticed the photo of the Heaton’s Tauranga home, which his grandfather had built. Graeme commented on the generosity of Mr Heaton, and members of the group added examples of this.

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One member raised the question of the ye olde tearooms that used to be on the old Kaimai road, probably in the 1940s and 1950s. Any information on this building and hopefully a photograph would be much appreciated.

At the April History Group meeting, Marilyn Roberts was the guest speaker.

Her area of interest and expertise has been the early years of Waihī Beach development on which she has published a book. She was heavily involved in the week-long display of local history of Waihī Beach, Athenree and Bowentown which was held in October 2018.

Marilyn’s subject was ‘bringing history into our homes’. Her most recent project has been the establishment of bollards at points of interest around Waihī Beach, each with its QR code which interested visitors and new locals alike can scan on their phones. They can then read at their leisure about earlier uses of that piece of land, or of that building, or of people or activities from earlier years.

While this idea of QR codes had been mentioned by Philip Martelli of Western Bay District Council to a small group of Ōmokoroa History Group members, it has not as yet been picked up and acted upon. There was therefore interest in the processes involved in the establishment of the bollards and the collation of historical information to be held on

each QR code. Who does this? Can it be added to, corrected, etc? What has interest in the bollards been like? Have they collected data on the uptake or use of the QR codes? How is it publicized?

What are the costs of such a project?

How have the costs been covered?

Plenty to think about!

Interest in the two books researched, collated and published by the Ōmokoroa History Group continues to be shown with regular purchases of each.

Both Colin Pettigrew’s ‘Ōmokoroa’ reprint and enlargement of the 1970s history by Jenny Woods and the 2021 ‘Ōmokoroa Farming Families’ are available to be viewed and purchased at TOLO, or from members of the Ōmokoroa History Group as below: Copies are available for $45.00 either cash or by online banking to the Ōmokoroa History Group account: 123146-0290374-000, using your surname as reference. Books can be collected from Val Hale, 5480 370, Chris Wright, 548 0088, and Don and Jo Cameron, 5480 655. Books are also available for purchase at the Ōmokoroa Pharmacy.

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Fred’s place in local history

Linda Harley (nee Luckman) is embarking on an article for the Ōmokoroa History Group about her father Fred Luckman.

Fred and the Luckman family were well

family album.

Shown is Fred’s bike, which he used to travel around the area and in the Waikato, camping along the way.

It has had some interesting interactions

known in the Ōmokoroa community with the large family moving to the area in the early 1950s.

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Sylvester Murray making then flying his sled kite.

PHOTOS: Supplied.

By Jackie Knotts

he Old Library Ōmokoroa held a kitemaking session as part of Matariki celebrations.

Sylvester Murray created a sled kite. A very enthusiastic boy, he had no trouble cutting out the kite using a template, decorating it with shiny stars, taping the bamboo struts, and attaching the bridle and string line.

One characteristic of the winter solstice period has been no wind - not even a breath. Undeterred by the absence of wind, Sylvester ran up and down the street behind TOLO and the kite became briefly airborne. He has taken the kite home, and when there is wind, he will be able to watch it soar.

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Essential oils and aromatherapy support for your health and wellness Based in Omokoroa Contact Liz on omokoroaoils@gmail.com mydoterra.com/omokoroa

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Reiki

An energy practice that works with the parasympathetic system, bringing body and mind into balance and harmony.

Reducing the daily stresses of life.

Omokoroa based.

Ph: Ash for appt 022 046 5895

COMPLETE LAWNS AND GARDENING Lawn mowing, green waste bags, hedging/ tree pruning, yard/garden tidy and large green waste removal. Locally owned and operated, servicing Omokoroa and surrounding areas. All enquiries welcome.

Call Trent for a free quote: 022 333 2644

Diana Pedersen Qualified Naturopath

HYDRALADA HIRE

Providing Professional Holistic Consultations & Treatment Plans.

Want to safely prune and tidy trees around the house or orchard?

Use our Hydralada for easy access.

Call Grant: 021 284 7268

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RESPITE CARE POSITION: Respite support workers needed to provide support in your home via private IF funding.

• 4 day weekend respite and further opportunity to provide cover as required.

• Up to 12 days per month available • Police vetted/vaccinated • Contact Jan for more information 027 602 8596

Models needed for our 3rd-year apprentice to finish her time.

Alana is offering 50% off cuts & full head bleach & tones.

Please phone for appointments Ash 022 046 5895

Phone TOPZ: 548 1440

PIANO LESSONS

OMOKOROA CLEANING SERVICES

Piano lessons Tue - Thur Ruru Piano Studio Robyn 022 065 8421

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Painter

For all your painting and decorating requirements, interior and exterior, including roofing.

Gerard Quilty 027 447 5493 or 548 1337 after hours.

Homes, gardens, lawns, car valets.

Glass,tile shower rejuvenation.

Water blasting, painting.

All enquires welcome.

Ph. Ludi & Andrea 548 2657 | 021 070 0021

Community folk who join Whakamārama Cyberlink are emailed news and events relevant to Whakamāramans, sent to more than 230 families in the area. Posts include: lost and found, free stuff, community road notices, requests for help, positions vacant, markets, WBoPDC updates, house rentals/sitters, workshops, neighbourhood watch, stray stock etc.

We also forward info from Ōmokoroa Cyberlink of general interest.

Join up by emailing: rossroad@eol.co.nz asking to be added to Whakamārama Cyberlink.

Casual Football Every Wednesday at 7.15pm, a very casual kick around is held at the floodlit bottom soccer pitch of Western Ave, Ōmokoroa. Anyone over 12 years is welcome, year round.

Call Hamish on 552 6427.

NOTICE IN RESPECT OF THE MATAHUI ROAD SCHOOL FOUNDATION TRUST

Expressions of interest must be in writing, and should be lodged by no later than 4pm, 15 July 2022 with: Rejthar Stuart Law PO Box 13033 TAURANGA 3141 For the attention of Pat Stuart (pat@rejtharlaw.co.nz) and Shenaye Cruickshank (shenaye@rejtharlaw.co.nz).

Following receipt of all expressions of interest, the trustees will meet to consider the exercise of their discretion for the distribution of the remaining Trust assets. Following the exercise of their discretion an application will be made to the High Court to ratify any exercise of discretion by them.”

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Ph 548 1235

Painter & Decorator

FIREWOOD Supply all year round

Mix $100.00 cube Gum $140.00 cube

Call Aaron on 027 441 7296 or aaronhook82@gmail.com painting . plastering . finishing

PLUMBER Omokoroa local area only Maintenance and small jobs Phone Jason 021 241 9843

Free delivery Katikati town Phone 549 2141 or txt 027 778 7301

DRUM INCINERATORS FOR SALE 44-gallon drum incinerators $35 each.

Delivered between Katikati and Tauranga.

Phone: 548 0823 or 0274 920 223.

KGN Gardening for all your gardening, lawns, hedges and trees.

Give us a call/text for a free quote: 021 295 0134

SERVICES Plumber /Gasfitter Available for small jobs in and around Omokoroa Operated Omokoroa Plumbing for 33 yrs Phone or text Brent Maclean 027 211 1520

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Trust was set up for exclusively charitable purposes.

The objects of the Trust are set out in clause 3.1 of the Trust Deed. The objects include providing opportunities and resources for education and learning.

The trustees have resolved to wind up the Foundation Trust and expressions of interest are sought from people or organisations who come within the charitable purposes of the Trust. A copy of the Trust Deed, to establish if you fall within this category, is available on request. Your expression of interest must have details of your proposed use of funds, which should include your proposed opportunities and resources for education and learning.

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Aaron P re p & P a i n t

“The Matahui Road School Foundation Trust (“Foundation Trust”) was established by Deed dated 7 July 2009.

The Foundation Trust is separate from the Matahui Road School Charitable Trust. The School Charitable Trust operates under its own trust deed with separate trustees.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Members can share via Ōmokoroa Cyberlink community news and events to over 900 emails. Recent posts include: lost and found, free stuff, requests for help, positions vacant, new local businesses, markets, WBoPDC updates, house rentals/ sitters, workshops and much more.

To join or send a post, email cyberlinkomokoroa@gmail.com with your name, email address and message, if required. Thank you, Rick Peers.

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Call Ann: 07 925 9004

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Justices of the Peace drop-in sessions Mon 11-1

Waihī Library

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Waihī Beach Library

Wed 6.30-7.30 Te Puna School Library Fri

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Bethlehem Community Church Katikati Community Centre

Find a JP at: www.justiceofthepeace.org.nz

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