Lizard News June 2019

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By Janine Parker

Hitting the Great Wall

f someone had said to me a few years ago that I would be running the Great Wall of China Marathon, I would have laughed. Yet, on Saturday 18th May, my husband Calvin and I were there on the start line.

We had a vision. We thought: “Well if it’s not now, then when?” So we booked

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flights and entered the inspiring 42.2km event back in February. Our training was a mix of running and utilizing the steps up Minden Road, Te Puna and on Harbour View Road in Ōmokoroa.

Come race day, the energy within the starting area was abuzz, bands were playing, and the local Chinese residents presented a formal welcome. Seeing this amazing World Heritage Monument

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stretch out ahead of us was incredible.

Calvin and I have completed a few marathons in the past, but nothing as special as this.

The course took us up and over the wall section twice and through several villages where locals of all ages came out to clap, high five, cheer and give a big thumbs up.

There was a distance for everyone to

enjoy, 8km fun run/walk, 21.1km half and 42.2km marathon. It’ll soon be time to lace up my shoes again and get back out along the beautiful Ōmokoroa pathways. I look forward to seeing you out there, or call in and visit me at Tremains.

PHOTOS: Calvin taking a photo pause on the Great Wall, and (inset) with Janine and their medals / Supplied.

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Elections on the horizon

emocracy is vital! The mayoral race in Tauranga City is starting to hot up, and get publicity, and that is good. I believe that anyone leading policy and public input, for a multi-million dollar organisation, needs three important qualities. They need proven business acumen, preferably at some stage risking their own capital, and displaying success in this area - this is important!

The second thing they must do is listen to majority public opinion, rather than be driven too much by staff input, or other racial minority groups - one law for all.

They must allow public access to workshops, and all meetings open to public scrutiny, except, of course, for confidential issues. I understand Tauranga, to their credit, does this. Councils, particularly Western Bay, must be racially neutral with the same input from everyone.

Excellence in other fields, like sports, or even corporate systems, might give a high profile, but do not qualify them to head a multi-million dollar business that can impact on so many, and affect their lives so much. Please think on this, results speak for themselves.

A recent letter to the Weekend Sun from Christina Humphreys was brilliant, it touched on many of the issues that affect our long-suffering public, as the highest rated in the country, and currently at the whim of current Western Bay District Councillors who, with a few exceptions, are highly contestable.

This has to stop! We need better sensitivity to our people, we cannot survive otherwise, and some must leave the district they love.

In our Katikati area, we want more public input to policy and decisions, and this is essential for our survival. Autocratic leadership is out.

Regarding the proposed rubbish collection, our Katikati Community Board opted for option 1. I disagree! Do you want a container of decomposing, fly-attracting, food in a bucket on your bench, for a week at a time? Hell, I do not! Also add another line on your rate notice to finance this option - wake up Council, are you from another planet? Perhaps you need to change your medication!

As a self-employed electrical contractor in Katikati for nearly 50 years, I wired hundreds of under-sink waste masters (I had my first one in 1964), and today

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most modern houses have one. I questioned at Community Board meeting Council’s pamphlet saying 39% content in bins was food scraps but did not get support. Some people compost, but most put all but bones etc. down the sink. I believe the status quo (no change) is the best. We simply cannot afford any more Council imposed costs. Extra water costs (some stories are alarming) along with general proposed rate increases means some householders are getting close to $100 a week. Elections in October, tell your Councillors what you think, please.

Norm Mayo, Katikati.

Recycling, not dumping

reshChoice Ōmokoroa is still having some issues with the recycle bins that we are providing free to the public.

People are dumping cardboard on the ground when the bin is full or when the bin has been taken away to be emptied.

We are getting a lot of rubbish in the bins. We’ve been getting bottles placed on the ground in front of a bin when the second bin of the same colour glass was not full. The cardboard bin is for cardboard only; it is not a multi-use bin.

Please only put clean cardboard in the bin.

Example of items we’ve been getting in the cardboard bin include: bottle tops put in beer boxes, polystyrene and other packaging, bags of rubbish, newspapers and magazines, hardboard, food, plastic wrap and plastic bottles, Tetra Paks - the cardboard container that has juice, milk and other types of liquids in them - they are not recyclable.

Please remember, we are a grocery store, not a recycling centre, but we are trying to help by providing a cardboard bin and glass bins.

If you have any questions, you are welcome to call me on 07 281 1577, ext 8.

Also please pass this information to your friends and neighbours. Thank you.

Thom Wert, Ōmokoroa.

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e Puna School Board of Trustees’ election. Declaration of parent election results: At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Mike Pinkerton, David McConnochie, Natalie Hilterman, Karen Clarke, Andrew Harrison.

Declaration of staff election results: At the close of nominations, as there was only one valid nomination received, I hereby declare the following duly elected: Kylie Chambers.

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More than 11,000 calls to 105 in first 12 days n Friday 10th May, Commissioner of Police Mike Bush launched 105 (“ten five”), Police’s new number for reporting nonemergency situations.

Twelve days on he says people are embracing the new number.

“I’m very pleased to share that as of 10am this morning we’ve answered more than 11,577 calls to 105,” says Commissioner Bush.

“While it’s too early for us to forecast demand accurately, the new non-emergency service is certainly tracking well.”

Commissioner Bush acknowledges that historically Police has not always been an easy organisation to get hold of quickly in a non-emergency situation.

“With the 105 non-emergency number we’re hoping to build trust and confidence in Police by giving New Zealanders a simple, new way to report situations that don’t require an urgent or immediate response,” he says.

“So far people have reported a variety of non-emergency situations, such as an abandoned car with a broken window, their washing stolen off the line, or their laptop has been pinched.

The first 105 call that came through was to report a car parked across someone’s driveway.”

Early call back surveys show 89 per cent of callers were satisfied with the quality of service they received, and 100

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per cent would use the service again.

Another option Police have made available is online reporting for some specific non-emergency situations.

Commissioner Bush is urging people to use this online option when they can.

“Since we launched online reporting late last year, almost 13,000 non-emergency reports have been filed via the web portal,” he says.

“Encouragingly, almost 83 per cent of online users are satisfied or very satisfied with the quality of the reporting process.

“Currently people can report lost property, intentional property damage, shoplifting, general theft and theft from a car via 105.police.govt.nz.

We’re going to make regular updates and improvements to this online service, and there will be more non-emergencies options you can report soon.”

Police are yet to launch the full marketing campaign for 105, which will see the new jingle promoted on TV, radio, and other advertising channels across the country.

Further information about 105 and promotional material is available online at 105.police.govt.nz.

As part of the public education campaign, some of this material is available in other languages including Māori, Samoan, Tongan, Hindi, and Simplified Chinese. Article supplied.

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There are several options to close a tooth gap: fixed replacements such as a bridge or an implant, or removable tooth replacements, i.e. dentures. A missing tooth should be replaced as soon as possible because there is a fine balance of forces in the mouth.

Losing or removing teeth is like removing bricks from a wall: usually other teeth suffer in many ways if we don’t replace missing teeth.

• Neighboring teeth start drifting and tilting into the gap. This creates food traps that cannot be cleaned properly.

• Uneven biting forces have a negative effect on the remaining teeth. This can lead to fractures, decay and ultimately the loss of more teeth.

• Bone loss in the jaw can occur. This in turn can hamper future treatment. Often at a later point it becomes more complicated, a more lengthy procedure and also a more costly one.

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Guided implant planning and surgery procedures Guided implant surgery is the process of planning the procedure on a computer using scanning data of the patient’s jaw. A 3D scanner combines images taken from different angles to create a threedimensional digital model of the jaw.

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Te Puna School events wo major events are coming up for Te Puna School.

Cross country is due to take place on Friday 31st May. The senior cross country is stepping up this year to a rural Te Puna location of Oikimoke Road, where the students will literally run the cross country over hill and dale. The fit will enjoy the fantastic harbour views, while the remainder will have to slog it out.

We are hopeful of a fantastic sunny day as we have had on our two practice days.

Te Puna’s biennial school production is Haere Atu Dragon. Every child in the school is involved and will appear on stage. This amazing production will be held at Bay Court Theatre on Thursday 13th June. The matinee is at 11.30am and the evening performance will start at 6.30pm.

Barb Duncalf, Te Puna School Administrator.

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lizardnews.net Grants deadline A quick reminder to community organisations in the Ōmokoroa area that grant applications to be made at The Centre on Hamurana Rd close at the end of June.

Jen Moleta, Ōmokoroa.

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Act on swan concerns Ōmokoroa residents are concerned about swans within the Ōmokoroa tidal flats.

The number of swans that live in and around the peninsula is on the increase.

These birds are defoliating the remaining patches of sea grass while also having an adverse effect on water quality.

I have written to The Bay of Plenty Regional Council, expressing my concern, but one voice will have limited impact.

If you have similar concerns, could you also express these to the CEO of the Regional Council? Thanks for your support.

Hugh Reynolds, Ōmokoroa.

Family bereavement As many readers will know, Lizard News is produced by my wife and me with the magnificent backing of a small, but dedicated and skilled graphic design studio in Matamata where I spent time as the editor of the Chronicle newspaper.

It is going to be a challenging production month for us. We will likely be travelling overseas as the result of an unexpected bereavement in our immediate family.

We will do our utmost to produce a July edition. We would like to ask for news article contributions, advertising material and instructions by Monday 17th June, so that we can work on the proofreading, page layout and corrections well in advance.

Thank you for your support at this time.

Matthew Farrell, Lizard News.

There was a lengthy power cut for homes and businesses after a car hit a pole on Omokoroa Road, near the Beach Grove intersection. PHOTO: Matthew Farrell.

By Ian Blunt Chief Fire Officer fter a week of calm with only one minor call, there were a very busy few days for the Ōmokoroa Volunteer Fire Brigade which ended with eight callouts in 5 days. Two rubbish fires/controlled burns, one in Snodgrass Road and one in Lynley Park, requiring no Brigade action. The crew was called to help at the large fire at Mount Maunganui on Sunday 12th May and were involved for most of the day.

A car hit a power pole in Ōmokoroa the same day. Our First Responders, our van and Katikati were in attendance. Monday 13th saw Firefighters and First Respon-

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ders attend to an unconscious person in a car. The following morning alarms sounding at Pahoia School was a nonevent: a faulty alarm.

Halfway through training on the same night, a call came for a structure fire in Plummers Point Road, which was thankfully out on arrival. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, the team extinguished a car fire in Sargent Drive. Finally, a large shelterbelt fire in Whakamārama took a couple of hours to extinguish.

First Responders have also been busy attending to patients with chest pains, breathing problems, along with the callouts already mentioned.

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Students contribute ideas for Ōmokoroa Domain playground tudents from five Western Bay schools are putting on their thinking caps to come up with ideas for the new Ōmokoroa Domain playground planned by Western Bay of Plenty District Council in partnership with local tangata whenua.

The new playground is part of a revamp of the Ōmokoroa Domain and Esplanade being undertaken over the next three years. The existing playground is old and the equipment outdated.

The project concept aims to create a destination playground within the large open space of the Domain. Construction of the playground is expected to start later this year.

Council’s playground project team is visiting Ōmokoroa No 1, Ōmokoroa Point, Pahoia, Whakamārama and Te Puna schools to give students and their teachers some pointers on themes and ideas they may wish to explore for the playground.

Students have been given worksheets to inspire their ideas, and they will complete their project during Term Two. Each school will be sharing students’ ideas at a community event in Ōmokoroa in July, where their work can be showcased.

Project landscape architect Tim Lander, LOAM Landscape Architects, says it is important to get the ‘child’s view’ of what playground design could achieve.

“The children are the experts in playgrounds – we want to tap into their

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imagination and encourage them to use their minds to come up with ideas that relate to the Domain’s environment, its unique Māori history, its European history, its seaside location and how all these themes can reflect in their play,” says Tim. “Playgrounds hold many opportunities for learning and offer challenges for all ages and abilities. Greater awareness of the playground setting and its connections with nature are essential aspects to weave into fun and imaginative play experiences.”

The five schools – all between Apata and Te Puna West - were chosen because they are within the traditional mana whenua rohe of the Pirirākau Hapū.

Julie Shepherd from Pirirākau says it is important the schools and their local community are aware of who the local tangata whenua are.

“We wish to share with the students some of the historical events and stories that are significant and special to Pirirākau. Through Council’s Community Engagement Team and Pirirākau, we will work on building relationships and sharing information.”

The Ōmokoroa Domain concept plan aims to find a balance between retaining the seaside and natural foreshore character while making sure the area caters for growth and multiple use. Tangata whenua will have their identity recognised through cultural interpretation within the design elements of the Domain development. Article supplied.

No. 1 School pupils puzzling over playground ideas. L-R Marc, Ryan, Payton and Michaela. PHOTO: Supplied.

High fruit theft risk

By Paul Wrigley Community Constable

auranga Police are noticing an increase in avocado thefts from Te Puna and Crawford Road areas, especially during the hours of darkness, as the price of avocados remains very high domestically and especially in Auckland.

The avocados are yet to ripen sufficiently for commercial picking, so thieves are likely to obtain reduced profit from picking them now. However, the desire to make a buck is not stopping people.

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Police already have an interest in any information about a male European, driving an older grey saloon, who was disturbed during the evening in Te Puna recently, stealing avocados. Also, Police request that people living rurally or on lifestyle blocks take note of any vehicles parked on the roadside in unusual areas or beside orchard fencing. Importantly, if you disturb anyone in a private orchard uninvited or stealing, please call 111 immediately and report all you see including car registration numbers, suspect descriptions and their direction of travel when they leave.

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By Matthew Farrell eith Hatwell is pioneering a fresh approach to lawnmowing in the Ōmokoroa and Katikati areas. He is putting the power of the sun to work with an environmentally friendly, solar-charged, batterypowered mower. Keith says its ideal for today’s smaller sections in many new subdivisions such as Kaimai Views. “It cuts down on the noise, smell and pollution and keeps down petrol costs.” He recharges the batteries at home.

Keith moved from Auckland to the Tauranga area in the mid-1990s and ran the takeaway in Ōmokoroa for a couple of years from 2004-2006. Since then he’s been busy with various projects in Thailand, New Caledonia

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and New Zealand. After 12 years at Port of Tauranga, it was time for a change. “I’ve managed operational teams for 37 years, and now I’m ready to be a team of one, introducing a new era of lawn care,” says Keith.

Keith lives off-grid on a 10-acre lifestyle property in Aongatete with avocado, olives and native planting on unproductive terrain either side of a stream, and has previously run Dexter cattle. Radio listeners may know Keith’s alter-ego ‘Poppa’ of Team Skyla. He took part in More FM’s Mount Maunganui Everest challenge as part of a team supported by his son, daughter, grandson and niece.

While most participants aimed for 38 climbs of the Mount in 50 days, Keith notched up 224, fundraising on behalf of Riding for the Disabled Association.

Kaimai Views is first home to KiwiBuild in Tauranga

t seems our District Council is showing the rest of the country how it's done, with the opening of a KiwiBuild showhome in Ōmokoroa last month. In front of a Classic Builder's slogan which read 'building dreams, creating futures' Mayor Garry Webber said the flagship development at Kaimai Views was a partnership everyone could be proud of.

"We acknowledge there were some community concerns, so our role has been facilitating a good deal with Classic, delivering quality homes at less than half

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a million dollars. We've proven it can be done," he says.

Helen O'Sullivan from KiwiBuild says the Council has been a pleasure to work with and she praised the ethos of Classic.

"Garry's comments on collaboration are important for affordable housing in the future with all the transport, land and urban development issues we face, so I want to pay tribute to the vision and foresight shown here."

Classic's Peter Cooney says the 280lot stage on 15 hectares has worked extremely well. "Council put up the land at retail market value. We've put up the

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KiwiBuild has come to the party, allowing us to fast-track the project and making it easier to get money from the banks. It's very satisfying. It is achievable. But it can only be done if Government, Councils and developers work together. This can work all around the country," says Peter.

On Thursday 16th May, eight lots were released to the market with more to follow. The 3 bedroom plans are priced at $500,000 and 2 bedroom plans at $485,000.

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Op Shop Ball taking step back in time ocal Op Shops are sure to be buzzing over the next few weeks as ball-goers dream up ensembles for Waihī Beach’s 2019 Op Shop Ball. This year the ball is taking a step back in time to celebrate the renowned “Nambassa” music and lifestyle festivals held on farms around Waihī between 1976 and 1981. Often referred to as “hippy festivals” they focussed on environmental issues, sustainability, health and alternative lifestyles in addition to a wide variety of music and entertainment. The recent Waihī Museum, “Nambassa” exhibition, inspired this year’s theme.

Organised by Waihī Beach Events and Promotions and a team of enthusiastic supporters, the Op Shop Ball is now in its 12th year. Starting in 2008, the aim was to provide a great night’s entertainment with all the glamour of a ball at a fraction of the cost. The idea to dress in Op Shop clothing was born and has proven to be hugely successful.

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cessories,” says organiser Sue Hope. Past themes have included Beatlemania, International, Medieval, Rags to Riches and more. The ball offers a great opportunity to shake off the winter blues, and a growing number of workplaces and organisations use the ball as their mid-winter social event.

Tauranga band “Shabang” is back by popular demand, having rocked the dance floor last year while Flat White will be providing supper.

Proceeds from each ball are returned to the community to support various organisations, events and initiatives. Last year the ball committee presented cheques to “A Friends Place” (Social Group for Older People), Waihī Beach School for gymnastic equipment and to Levi Stewart to assist his entry in the World Surfing Championships in Japan.

Funds also contributed to Waihī Beach Events and Promotions to assist in running the Information Centre and other local events.

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Domestic tourism campaign to attract Wellingtonians ourism Bay of Plenty has launched a new marketing campaign in Wellington to attract visitors to the Bay of Plenty during the shoulder and low seasons.

The campaign kicked off with an article on Stuff Travel highlighting activities from Waihī Beach to Whakatāne. This in-

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cludes the glow worm kayaking adventure at McLaren Falls, blokarting, V8 trike riding, the White Island volcano experience and the Our Place container village in Tauranga’s city centre.

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Gifts and stories featuring music from SHABANG back by popular demand

L-R: Donna Allen and Lorraine Bax. Absent: Sue Hope.

By Matthew Farrell mong the speciality shops and boutiques which create the unique flavour of Waihī Beach is Village People. It’s a Fair Trade shop which means profits go back to help causes and organisations in developing countries.

“This empowers people. It gives them a life. We’re all trying to make a difference so they can feed and educate their children,” says owner, Lorraine Bax. “When customers purchase from us, its sustainable and ethical. Together we can make a difference,” she says.

Among the products are quilts, cane baskets, wooden toys, jewellery, games,

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instruments, china, bags, table cloths, mats, cards and wooden boxes. They come from India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Mexico, Peru, Nepal and half a dozen African countries.

“People are interested in the stories behind the products, and I’ll always try to mention something, even if its a little thing like saying ‘that comes from India’, says Donna Allen.

Fingerless gloves are an example of a seasonal product that is selling well.

The shop, named by Lorraine’s late husband Keith Brown, has been open for six months behind The Porch Kitchen & Bar on Wilson Road.

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Garry Webber to stand for mayoralty estern Bay of Plenty District Council’s incumbent Mayor has officially put up his hand to contest the mayoralty in the 2019 elections.

Garry Webber officially launched his campaign in mid-May, asking his community to “Re-elect proven leadership with integrity”.

The theme was chosen by Webber to reflect the way he has approached his mayoral duties.

“I have always been community focused, and I’ve proven to the ratepayers of the Western Bay that I listen first and act second - and when I act, it’s for the greater good or the significant majority,” he said.

Reflecting on his track record since becoming Mayor in 2016, Webber points to the improved financial performance of Council as being a stand-out, something he attributes to the business acumen he has developed over many years in senior management positions nationally and abroad.

“Our community wanted us to get our debt under control, so we could have more headroom to be agile and responsive to community needs,” he said.

“The result of my leadership focus has seen Council debt reduce to $98.3 million, a decrease of over 25% since 2010, and according to Standard and Poor’s, we are one of the very few councils in Australia and New Zealand that has improved its credit rating in recent times,” he said.

“I have also built strong relationships with Central Government who we rely on for major infrastructure funding, and also neighbouring councils who are critical for

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Many of the major strategic projects that Webber has championed remain as unfinished business for him, and he acknowledges that these have spurred his decision to re-stand.

“I have worked tirelessly to fight for our roads, lobbying for improvements to State Highway 2, plus I’ve been a strong voice for the Ōmokoroa interchange, the Tauriko interchange and the Katikati bypass,” he said.

“It would be disappointing personally, and bad for the community at large if that pressure was not maintained.”

The rates rebate scheme is another project that represents unfinished business for Webber.

“I have lobbied vigorously for both the rebate and income thresholds to be raised so that low and fixed income households get some rates assistance,” he said.

With nearly three years completed as Mayor, both Webber and wife Carole know that the role requires time, energy and passion, which they have in spades.

“We love our district, and we want to see it grow and prosper so that people can have exceptional lifestyles here.”

“Just like many others, we have built great networks in the Western Bay, and it’s an area that we’re proud to live in and call home.”

For more information on Garry Webber and his mayoral campaign, Garry has created a website at www.garrywebber.co.nz Article supplied. Authorised by Garry Webber - 14 Holyoake Terrace. Ōmokoroa.

Ōmokoroa woman named patron of SuperGrans he CEO of the Wright Family Foundation was recently named patron of SuperGrans, a collective of charitable trusts aimed at strengthening life skills to help families flourish.

Chloe Wright, a grandmother of eight, says she felt humbled to be presented with a heart-shaped pounamu taonga at a special ceremony to mark the occasion.

The Wright Family Foundation sponsors SuperGrans in the Western Bay of Plenty, Palmerston North, Lower Hutt and Māngere in South Auckland.

“SuperGrans’ mission – to share valuable skills between generations and improve the lives of families – mirrors the foundation’s ethos of making a positive difference through education,” says Chloe.

“Having been raised in a ‘village’ atmosphere, I understand the comfort and resources that come to bear when any one of the ‘village’ is in need. Respecting the knowledge and skills of the older generation and connecting that to the journey of young parents is vital in maintaining a healthy and happy community.

“SuperGrans epitomises the circle of life, gives hope to the young who may be struggling and recognises the value of the generations. Simply put, they are the glue that binds.”

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dinator Martha Kelly says the organisation waited years to find a patron that would fit with the ethos of SuperGrans and found Chloe through her commitment to direct the resources of the Wright Family Foundation into achieving the best outcomes for families.

“We work for families too, so we thought ‘what a wonderful patron to have’.” Article supplied.

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Tauranga Connect suburban passenger train trial urged for Ōmokoroa

By Mark Wassung Architect t last the rail usage is on the public agenda. For the last three years, I have been trying to promote the usage of existing rail for a suburban passenger train service for Tauranga. This has mostly fallen on deaf ears with the local authorities, but has excited a lot of public comment; one of my Facebook postings on this has had 22 thousand engagements. Unfortunately, the discussion has largely gone off on a tangent by trying to link Tauranga to Auckland via Hamilton. In my opinion, the winding route between Hamilton and Tauranga and the ventilation of the Kaimai Tunnel for comfortable passenger requirements will be too onerous in cost and added to

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the fact that this route is not suitable for high-speed trains. Therefore, the time constraints will probably cause the line to be underutilized.

My preference for a suburban passenger train service for Tauranga has always been to use the existing rail line between Ōmokoroa and Te Puke with new short rail extensions to Coronation Park platform (Mount Maunganui CBD) and Parton Road platform (Pāpāmoa Park/Ride terrain). Double tracking at this early stage can be avoided by constructing small lay-by short sidings. This will allow the suburban passenger train to pause and allow the Port freight train traffic to have priority all day, except for small windows at morning and evening peak hours, say 7.30am to 8.30am and

New pedestrian bridge links Lakes and Tauriko new overbridge being built at Tauriko will create a safe travel option for people who are walking and biking between The Lakes and the Tauranga Crossing shopping complex.

The 34m long bridge has been jointly funded by the NZ Transport Agency and Tauranga City Council and was due to open in May. This work follows the installation of the Wharepaewaka overbridge that was built last year over SH29 Tākitimu Drive, connecting

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Bethlehem and Gate Pa. Tauranga City Council’s Acting General Manager of Infrastructure, Martin Parkes, said this new bridge is a significant addition to Tauranga’s transport network.

“It’s a stunning bridge in this fastgrowing part of our city. It creates a safe connection for walkers and people on bikes between parts of the city that were previously disconnected.”

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4.30pm to 5.30pm. This would also help with reducing level crossing congestion/backup time, when the suburban passenger train service - short train consisting of 1 locomotive and 2/3 coaches - could have priority. This will avoid major infrastructure costs for double tracking, tunnels, bridges, harbour bridge clip-ons etc. and will contribute in a major way to reducing traffic congestion on the existing SH2 and the Eastern Link. Platforms can be built at various locations shown and can take the form of inexpensive temporary structures - timber deck platforms and prefabricated modular shelters to start.

I have observed redundant suburban coaches from Auckland in Taumarunui.

Possibly 2 or 3 of these coaches with a locomotive could be utilized in a first stage trial between Ōmokoroa and the CBD. Later this could be extended to Coronation Park and Parton Road Park/Ride and later still to Te Puke, and hopefully, the local authorities can begin to identify Park/Ride terrains along these lines before urban expansion precludes this. Let’s abandon expensive consultants and sit down with the three Councils, Port and KiwiRail and thrash out something that will be of benefit to all.

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First thoughts of Ulysses Tauranga

By Matthew Farrell t has been an exciting first couple of months getting to know the Ulysses Club; to meet some of the personalities and start to get the measure of a handful of more regular riders and cafe attendees.

For those wondering where this spritely 41-year-old has appeared from and why I have got involved in the club here’s my back story.

My two wheel love affair started preteen when I was allowed to whizz up and down a concrete private farm road on a couple of 50cc automatics stored in my dad’s handbuilt livestock sheds. Even back then, I knew the helmet wasn’t optional. I borrowed my older brother’s jacket and probably wore some Thinsulate ski gloves and felt like I was the man.

I only had one spill when riding two up with a mate on the back, off-road on some bumpy, rutted tractor track. Biting

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my lip and bending my specs was a pretty good lesson aged 12 or 13, and I’m glad it was at 30kph, not 130kph.

Fast forward another couple of years and my brother owned what I vaguely recall was a CB125 Superdream; about a 1980 manual model.

That was borrowed for the farm road a couple of times, and I knew this was something I would have to do legally one day.

Unfortunately or more likely; fortunately, there was no way the parents were going to allow me to have a bike.

After an Excelsior 98cc, and an NSU 250cc Max my old man went for a risky overtaking chance on his Triumph Tiger 100, 500cc aged 21. He went flying and hit a concrete post with his leg. Mum had ridden a BSA Bantam. I’m not sure about her safety record; I will have to ask her.

My brother was knocked off his ride in his late teens, and while my older sister

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makes up for it between 12,000 and the 19,000 rpm redline with all the theatre of a supersport exhaust.

My wife Liz gave in to the nagging and rode a bike for the first time just before Christmas. She’s asked me to sign her up for Ulysses membership, which might well be my job as the new branch secretary.

I borrowed Liz’s Yamaha XVS 250 Dragstar to pass my restricted on 3rd May.

Arriving at the Bull Ring near Ātiamuri on 14th April.

Colin booked great weather for Coroglen on 4th May.

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Bespoke Physiotherapy & Health Getting to know: Kendall Stevenson

ello everyone! I’m a physiotherapist and the creator/dreamer behind Bespoke Physiotherapy & Health. It’s a new custom-built boutique health studio in the heart of Te Puna Village. There’s ample free parking, a beautiful reception area, five generous sized treatment rooms, a state of the art reformer Pilates studio, a fully equipped rehabilitation gym and tidy changing room facilities. At Bespoke, we offer a wide range of professional services, and we have all of your health needs covered. Our Bespoke services include physiotherapy, podiatry, shock wave treatment, neurology, massage therapy, yoga, pilates, group fitness, personal training, nutrition & more.

Plenty, the home of my grandparents and where my mum grew up. They always say the apple never falls too far from the tree. When I was a couple of years into my physiotherapy career, I decided I wanted to be able to deliver more to my patients, and I went on to study my Masters degree part-time, graduating four years later with distinction in a Masters of Health Practice. In 2017, my husband and I moved into the Te Puna community, purchasing a small kiwi fruit orchard and we haven’t looked back.

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What was your motivation in starting up locally?

Te Puna holds a very special place in my heart. It is where I first started my sporting physiotherapy career, met my husband and is now where we live and the community we call home. I can remember driving past The Quarry (now the fabulous Nourish café) about eight years ago, thinking “I want to have a physio business there one day”. The motivation to start up in Te Puna came from the location and demand. I felt Tauranga as a whole lacked an all-inclusive health clinic where the emphasis was on the quality of care and creating a fantastic experience for each client, as opposed to numbers through the door. We aim to make all-encompassing health care more accessible than ever to the Western Bay community. We are also hoping we can save people time, hassle and stress by having everything under one roof and saving multiple trips into town.

How have the first six months gone?

It has been a combination of terrifying, exciting and amazing. We have been blown away by the amount of local support we have received. We really couldn’t have wished for much more. Our wee Bespoke tribe has

How has physio work taken you to Japan, China and Fiji this year?

I am incredibly fortunate to be involved with NZ sports teams, which sees me working around the world. I was in China last year with our first ever Chiefs Womens 7s team, which was undoubtedly an experience. More recently, I have toured to Japan and Fiji with our NZ Black Ferns 7s Development team for various tournaments. I enjoy the mix of touring internationally and working in the clinic. I see a wide variety of abilities, ages and injuries, which keeps it interesting.

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grown to include 12 staff, and I certainly feel like the best is yet to come.

Can you tell us a little about yourself?

I grew up in the beautiful coastal town of Gisborne, where I developed my love of sports and the ocean. I moved up to the big smoke to complete my Physiotherapy Degree in 2006. I then settled in the sunny Bay of

What’s next for you?

I have recently been confirmed as Black Fins (NZ Surf Life Saving Team) physiotherapist. This will see me travelling to Australia and South Africa over the next few months for racing, in the build-up to the World Surf Life Saving Championships in Italy next year.

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Safety first this duck SH2 safety on schedule shooting season T olice remind people to ensure they are up to speed on firearms safety before they go duck shooting this season.

“We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable game bird shooting season.

This means making sure people are vigilant about safety,” says Acting Superintendent Mike McIlraith.

“This includes refreshing yourself on the seven rules of firearm safety and making sure you’re familiar with your firearm and have inspected it, especially if it’s been in secure storage since last season.

“The last thing we want is hunters facing serious injuries, or worse because they weren’t careful with their firearm at all times.

“Anybody handling a firearm should always treat it as loaded; that means always pointing the firearm in a safe direction and checking your firing zone.

“We know this year is going to be a little different with the new firearms laws and we want to make sure people are clear about the changes and what they mean for their hunting this season,” says Acting Superintendent Mike McIlraith.

“Police has put a video and frequently asked questions on our website for duck shooters, to support people in their understanding and compliance with the new laws.

I would encourage all game bird shooters to visit our website to take a look.

“A couple of important things to note for shooters in the maimai is to ensure

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that if they take a break, their firearm is unloaded and safely secured.

“We also know that going hunting with your mates is fun and having a drink with your mates is fun too – but these two activities should never be mixed.

“It’s important safety is your focus this game bird shooting season.

We want you and your mates to have a safe and successful hunting season.”

More hunting safety information can be found on the Police website and also on the Mountain Safety Council website.

Hunters of all levels of experience are encouraged to look at this material.

To check the game species that may be hunted or killed, the duration of the season, bag limits and hunting areas within the Eastern Fish and Game Region including wbop, see gazette.govt.nz Article supplied.

Seven Basic Firearms Safety Rules: 1.Treat every firearm as loaded 2.Always point firearms in a safe direction 3.Load a firearm only when ready to fire 4.Identify your target beyond all doubt 5.Check your firing zone 6.Store firearms and ammunition safely 7. Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms.

he first stage of a $101 million-dollar project to boost safety and save lives on State Highway 2 north of Tauranga will be finished on schedule in July, with work now underway on the remaining sections.

Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter visited the SH2 Ōmokoroa to Waihī project on Tuesday 7th May as part of Road Safety Week and says she’s pleased by progress to improve safety on one of New Zealand’s most dangerous stretches of road.

As part of the visit she also visited Waimatā School to see first-hand the benefits of recent improvements where a simple measure like a right turn bay has made it safer for people to turn into the school.

“Between 2006 and August 2018, 30 people lost their lives, and 84 were seriously injured in crashes on this road,” Julie Anne Genter says.

“Most of these deaths and serious injuries were the result of head-on collisions, crashes at intersections, or drivers running off the road and hitting trees, poles or ending up in deep ditches.

“Often these kinds of crashes are the result of a driver making a simple mistake, but we don’t accept that simple mistakes should result in tragedy. On this road, we’re widening the centreline to help keep vehicles apart; we’re upgrading 26 intersections to make them safer, and adding safety barriers to prevent vehicles from running into obstacles.

“This work will keep people safer now and create the space needed for further work to happen in the future.

“I’m also pleased to announce that two

contracts with a combined $66 million value have been awarded to HEB Construction to complete the rest of the SH2 Ōmokoroa to Waihī project. Enabling works are due to start in July and construction will begin in November. This contract award is signalling momentum – and a continuation of much-needed safety improvements.”

Community engagement and surveying are underway for the remaining nine sections, with all the improvements, along the whole stretch of the state highway, expected to be finished in 2023.

“Too many people are being killed or seriously injured on our roads. That’s why this Government has invested a record $1.4 billion over three years to upgrade some of our most dangerous roads, like this one,” Minister Genter says. Article supplied.

The SH2 Ōmokoroa to Waihī project has been split into ten sections (each 5 to 10km long).

Work on the first section, between Waihī to Trig Road, started in September 2018 and will be finished in July 2019. It includes upgrading five intersections with SH2 - Heath, Crean, Baxter, Ford and Trig Roads; road and shoulder widening, a wide centreline, and installing roadside safety barriers and a right turn bay for Waimatā School.

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Grand opening of Te Puna Kindergarten’s new build nspired Kindergartens is delighted to announce the opening of their energy efficient, purpose-built new facility on 29th April.

After a major road transport development required Te Puna Kindergarten to relocate, a new kindergarten has been erected on Minden Road with views of the Kaimai ranges.

The opening pōwhiri was led by Pirirākau kaumātua, Billy Borell, and local identity, Gordon Burr. Local MP Jan Tinetti and Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Garry Webber were also in attendance.

Te Puna’s rural-based kindergarten, which first opened its doors in 1984, has enjoyed strong input from the local community since the build project’s start. ”This project has been an excellent example of community togetherness,

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where whānau and friends have played such an active and integral role in creating a place for our children.” says Paula Osborn, headteacher of Te Puna community kindergarten.

Grounded in Goodness, a professional and contemporary cookbook produced by passionate Te Puna Kindergarten mums and friends raised over $20,000 towards the new build. Supporters of the cookbook fundraiser originally submitted over 150 recipes for consideration, some of which were passed down through generations.

Pirirākau hapū of Te Puna have also journeyed with the Inspired team on the new community facility. Pirirākau kaumātua, Billy Borell, recently gifted a name for the kindergarten whare, Te Hakao, which is a sacred puna. To add to

(Above right) Billy Borell, Pirirākau kaumātua and Gordon (Farmer) Burr, Te Puna Kindergarten kaitiaki.

(Above) Tamariki enjoying enjoying the new outside play area. PHOTOS: Supplied.

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the mana of our whare, master carver, Morris Wharekawa, is also creating a whakairo for Te Puna Kindergarten.

Inspired Kindergartens’ Principal Peter Monteith, has praised both the design and finished result of Mod Architecture’s concept. “They’ve realised the vision of a child-centric, 21st-century community learning space with a much smaller energy footprint,” says Peter.

The new kindergarten design incorporates energy efficient, best practice for long term cost effectiveness. Materials were carefully selected by Mod Architecture designer, Andrew Ward, for their non-toxic, chemical free, low VOC (volatile organic compounds), sustainability and end of life properties to ensure the structure was as sustainable, safe and as chemical free as possible.

“Each and every part of this kindergarten reflects the contributions of an incredibly dedicated project team and community,” says Peter.

“On behalf of the children and staff,

our sincerest thanks to the fundraising committee, kindergarten families, Pirirākau hapū and community, and to Andrew from Mod Architecture, Jacob Earthworks, Ray Carter Sawmills, Tree Transport Services’ Paul Frowein, Bay Dingo’s Phil Snowsill, Ray White, Lions, DMS and Wayne Reed.

Inspired Kindergartens and Home Based Education offers quality early childhood education to over 900 children through its network of 21 kindergartens and home-based education services. Inspired Kindergartens is proud to be the top-ranked multi-service Early Childhood Education service in NZ. See www.inspiredkindergartens.nz Article supplied.

White Pages

By Matthew Farrell

he White Pages residential phone directories will no longer be automatically delivered every year unless you request to keep receiving it.

Residential listings always used to be included as part of the Bay of Plenty Yellow Book delivery, but that has come to an end with this month’s new Yellow Book.

Yellow says there’s been a reduction in the number of people looking for residential information in the Yellow Book.

The company says unless you opt into White Pages, you won’t receive it. Visit ypgbooks.co.nz or call 0800 03 11 03 to request your copy. The regular Bay of Plenty Yellow Book will be distributed as usual.

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By Rosemary Balu of ARTbop he Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Te Reo Māori Course currently being taught at Whakamārama School and the main mid-town Tauranga wānanga campus includes opportunities for extended learning. One of these was the recent combined-classes visit to the Huria Marae at Judea.

Getting ready was part of the experience as I hunted out a long-stored child’s sleeping bag and tried to squash it, and a pillow, into the smallest bag possible. I practised my pepehaa and whakapapa (introduction and genealogy) and spent some time standing in front of my laptop learning the anthem of our rohe “Tauranga Moana”.

can pick out words and phrases. A wonderful dinner in the double-named dining hall represents the beautiful contemporary “café-style” food we are given over the entire weekend.

Rows of mattresses are laid out. The young woman next to me is children’s book author Rebecca Larsen. (Rebecca’s most recent work “Twinkle, Twinkle Matariki” has its formal book launch at the Pāpāmoa Library on the 8th June 2019). Later I meet Debbie McCauley, another talented local and regular contributor to children’s literature. Like an excited child, I lie in the half-darkness of the wharenui looking up at the intricately painted beams and rafters before I finally drift into sleep.

The following day we are asked to introduce ourselves briefly. There is an astounding diversity of occupation and talent. There are also many “new-New Zealand” accents.

Saturday morning, before breakfast, there is the opportunity to walk surrounding historic and significant sites. I walk the foreshore boardwalk avoiding lycra-clad cyclists and meeting groups of earnest morning walkers.

In the afternoon there’s a series of workshops. In one, we are shown how to cut and care for flax and a basic weaving technique - I’m not a natural weaver! The history of the iwi, the marae and aspects of Māori culture are explained through the patterns and carvings of the wharenui and brought to life by student role-play assistance – you don’t know you’re learning.

While there is an overall programme, it’s not one of those rigidly prescripted weekends. On Saturday afternoon, while the groups are creating a series of original te reo entertainment, I join the sleeping forms dotted around the wharenui. On Sunday afternoon, we are given the opportunity to speak our pepehaa and whakapapa in front of our group. I wait until the end of the session to speak mine. My hands are shaking as I sit down.

Huria Marae is a regular host venue for educational and formal visits and functions. The outstanding time I had here was the result of the dedicated and hard work by a highly organised and professional team. So thank The exterior of the Wharenui Tamatea Pokaiwhenua. PHOTOS: you all. An extended version of this article will be published in ARTbop at www.artbop.co.nz Rosemary Balu.

Huria Marae facing Mauao and overlooking the Tauranga Harbour is a long established Ngāi Tamarāwaho hapū of the Ngāti Ranginui iwi marae-site with new, replacement buildings. On an early Friday evening, it’s a large group of ākonga (students) who gather outside the whareroa (gateway) to be formally welcomed as manuhiri (visitors) into the complex.

That eerily mournful greeting from the black-clad woman in front of the large and ornately decorated wharenui (meeting house) draws us slowly across the paepae (open courtyard). Over the years I’ve been to other marae, but I’ve never become immune to the penetrating sound of the first notes of the karanga.

In the wharenui, Tamatea Pokaiwhenua, we are seated in long rows opposite the marae kaumātua and kuia. The pōwhiri (formal welcome) is of spoken word, waiata (song) and response. This time as the kaumātua speak, I

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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.

MONDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

Aqua-aerobics 9am Ōmokoroa Hot Pools. Sessions are $6 Aqua-aerobics 9am Ōmokoroa Hot Pools. Sessions are $6 per person. Contact Kim on 027 246 8635. per person. Contact Kim on 027 246 8635.

Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 9-11am. Contact Club Captain Jeff Mainly Music at Ōmokoroa Community Church from 9.15am ready to start at 9.30am. Email office@theocc.org.nz or call Warren on 021 109 9668.

548 2515. Ōmokoroa Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first Te Puna Playcentre 9.15am-noon. 225 Te Puna Road. Email three visits are free. Contact omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz tepuna@playcentre.org.nz or call 552 5253.

Katikati Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first three ‘Move It’ Fitness at Whakamārama Hall. 9.30am. $4 or $20 visits are free. 6 Binnie Road. Contact katikati@playcentre per term. Class runs for approximately 45 minutes. Phone .org.nz or 07 549 0211.

Caryn 021 133 5390.

‘Move It’ Fitness at Whakamārama Hall. 9.30am. $4 or $20 Supergrans parents’ coffee group 9.30-11.30, 14 Jocelyn per term. Class runs for approximately 45 minutes. Phone Street, Katikati. Email info@supergranswbop.org.nz or call Caryn 021 133 5390.

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Fitness League Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9.30-10.30am. Con- Zumba Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9.30-10.30am. Contact Carla 578 8780. tact Gloria on 021 139 2448.

After School Workshop 5-8 year olds 3.30-4.40pm Atrium Pilates Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 9.30-10.30am. Contact ClauGallery @ the Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Rd. Contact: dia 021 192 7706. atriumgallerynz@gmail for further information/costs and Bridge Club Ōmokoroa Community Church Hall in the after- programme schedule. noons. Call David Luxton on 548 0521.

Social Pool Night register names by 6.15pm for 6.30pm

IGIRLZ Fun adventure and learning for girls 8 - 11. 6-7.30pm start. $5 entry fee. Contact Top Shot Bar, Te Puna on 552 6405. Ōmokoroa Community Church Hall. Call 548 2515.

Yoga Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 6.15-7.45pm. Contact Mollie Te Puna Scouts 7-9pm at Māramatanga Park in Te Puna. Contact Leaders Simon Penness: simon@coolstore.co.nz or 021 177 8018.

0212233800, Warwick Catto wcatto@ballance.co.nz or Table Tennis at Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall Juniors (-18) 5-7pm, 0274338421, or Josie Hinkley on josiehinkley@hotmail.com Seniors (18+) 7-9pm. $3 per single or $5 per couple. Includes Yoga Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 7-8pm. Contact Sarah 021 022 supper. While-sole shoes preferred. Contact Bruce Lauchlan 19892. on 548 1741.

Casual Soccer at 7.15pm at Western Ave Sports Grounds botCards 500 7.15pm at Ōmokoroa Bowling Club. Contact Andy tom field. Open to everyone over 12 years old. Call Hamish Smith on 570 6035. on 552 6427.

TUESDAYS

THURSDAYS

Te Puna Quarry Park clearing, planting and weed control Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 9-11am. Contact Club Captain Jeff mornings from 8am and afternoons from 1.30pm. Contact Warren on 021 109 9668.

Shirley on 552 2707. Ōmokoroa Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first three visits are free. Contact omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz Katikati Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first three visits are free. 6 Binnie Road. Contact katikati@playcentre Katikati Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first three .org.nz or 07 549 0211. visits are free. 6 Binnie Road. Contact katikati@playcentre .org.nz or 07 549 0211.

Pahoia Creative Fibre group Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays at 9.30am. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7pm. Learn to spin, weave, felt, knit, crochet and more. New members welcome. Call Barbara on 544 0920 or 021 144 6329.

Whakamārama Community Library opens 9am-noon. Visit whakalibrary.com or drop in to see our eclectic mix of donated books.

Whakamārama Playgroup Whakamārama Hall at 9.30amTai Chi 9.30-10.30am Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Contact noon. Contact Alison on 021 873 057. Ōmokoroa Artists Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9am-noon. ReTrevor on 022 322 3410 or Anne 548 0763. freshments provided. Contact Jackie on 548 1518 or Karen Mahjong Circle 1pm at the Sports Pavilion, Western Avenue. on 548 1454 or see Facebook page: Ōmokoroa Artists.

Call Denise on 548 1385.

Te Puna Playcentre 9.15am-noon. 225 Te Puna Road. Email Yoga/Qi Gong Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 4pm-5.30pm. Contact tepuna@playcentre.org.nz or call 552 5253.

Karin 548 1787.

Tai Chi 9.30-10.30am Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Contact Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 5-7pm. Contact Club Captain Jeff Trevor on 022 322 3410 or Anne 548 0763.

Warren on 021 109 9668.

Pilates Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 11.30am-12.30pm. Contact

Darts, Serious Singles Register names by 6.50pm for a 7pm Claudia 021 192 7706. start. Oche fees apply. Contact Top Shot Bar, Te Puna on 552 Line Dancing Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Beginners 1-3pm. Call 6405.

Jean on 548 2808.

Thanks for coming to our free demo morning at Omokoroa Domain last month!

We are open on Durham Street and here to support the community.

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Adults Ballet Plus Class 2pm St Peters Anglican Church Hall, Katikati. Small friendly class $8 per lesson. Ph Gaye 577 1753 or 027 274 8753.

After School Workshop 9-13 year olds. 3.30-4.40pm Atrium Gallery @ the Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Rd. Contact: atriumgallerynz@gmail for further information/costs and programme schedule.

Storytime with Natalie Children’s book readings 6-6:30pm.

Atrium Gallery@the Black Sheep Restaurant, 21 Plummers Point Rd. Free of charge. Ōmokoroa Pahoia Sea Scouts slipway (north end of Ōmokoroa Domain) 6.30-8pm. For more information contact Jane on 022 351 5696.

Social Club Darts Top Shot Bar, Te Puna. by 6pm for 6.15 start. Oche fees apply. Contact 552 6405.

‘Move It’ Fitness at Whakamārama Hall. 7-7.45pm. $4 or $20 per term. Class runs for approximately 45 minutes. Phone Caryn 021 133 5390.

Ōmokoroa Songsters Ōmokoroa Settlers' Hall during school terms from 7-8:30pm. Contact Richard Francis 548 0046, Jean Taylor 548 2808, Heather Reynolds 548 1620.

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

FRIDAYS

Friends of the Blade contact Colin Hewens on 552 6771 or via a direct message on the Facebook page: Friends of the Blade.

Aqua-aerobics 9am Ōmokoroa Hot Pools. Sessions are $6 per person. Contact Kim on 027 246 8635. Ōmokoroa Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first three visits are free. Contact omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz

Line Dancing Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. General session 9amnoon. Call Shirley on 548 1633.

Preschool Storytime ‘Read Sing Move’ at 10am at Ōmokoroa Library. Caregivers, please stay to accompany your children.

Free to attend.

Ōmokoroa Friendship Club Ōmokoroa Community Church Hall 10am-12.15pm for $4. Morning tea and lunch provided.

Drop in or call Barbara Walls on 548 2899.

Mingles Over 50s Singles Club Running Bird Cafe at 11am.

Email omokoroa.mingles@xtra.co.nz or just turn up for a coffee.

Bolivia Cards Ōmokoroa Bowling Club at 12.45pm. All enquires to Linley on 07 218 7003.

Katikati Plant & Produce Market A&P Showgrounds 46pm. Contact Pauline Van Rijen 549 2449.

Ōmokoroa Baptist Youth age 11+ at Ōmokoroa Settlers' Hall 7-9pm during term time. Contact Sara 552 6005. Find out more at facebook.com/OBYGROUP

SATURDAYS

Ōmokoroa Toy Library 9.30-11am behind the Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall.

Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 2-5pm. Contact Club Captain Jeff Warren on 021 109 9668.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – JUNE Monthly meetings and one-off events

Sat 29th May - Sat 29th June Contemporary Exhibitions by Lorraine Dwyer (Couture Artisan) and Paul Herbert (Artist). Atrium Gallery @ the Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Road.

Sat 1st Katikati Tramping Club Karaka Waiotahi, 8.30am start, moderate. Leader Tom 027 270 8854.

Sun 2nd Waihī Beach Art & Craft Fair at Waihī Beach Community Centre 10am3.30pm. Handcrafted art, jewellery, clothing, etc, cafe and refreshments celebrating its 15th year.

Mon 3rd Bethlehem/Te Puna Lions Club at Te Puna Community Centre Hall, Tangitū Road, Te Puna (Behind the Tennis Courts).

1st and 3rd Monday evenings from 6.00pm.

Contact Colin 576 9110. Also 1st July.

Tue 4th Women’s Textile Shed 1st Tuesday at Tauranga Arts & Craft Centre, Elizabeth Street, Tauranga. 9.30am-2.00pm, $15 per person. Contact Kim Cutting at cuttingkim@gmail.com or 021 513 093.

Also 2nd July.

Wed 5th Watercolour Art Class 9amnoon. Part of the Have a Go series by Ōmokoroa Artists. $10 per person, all materials included. Call Karin Brown on 548 1787 or email baysyoga@xtra.co.nz to book.

Wed 5th Aongatete Forest Project working bee. Top of Wright Road. 9am12.30pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesday morning of the month. Visit aongateteforest.org/join Also 3rd July.

Thu 6th Ōmokoroa Peninsula Club 9.30am. 1st Thursday of the month at the Ōmokoroa Community Church (excl Dec/Jan). Contact Anne on 548 0566 or Margaret on 548 2737. Also Thursday 4th July.

Thu 6th Boomerang Bags Katikati sew reusable fabric shopping bags which are distributed free to the community. Contact Jizzy on 549 2337 or txt Robyn on 021 1584038 to join or donate fabric. 1st and 3rd Thursday at Katikati College Fabric Tech Room from 3.30-5.30pm.

Fri 7th Whakamārama Kids@Play 2.30pm-4.30pm on the 1st Friday each month. After school community gathering.

Bring some afternoon tea to share. Tea and coffee are available for a gold coin donation.

Also Friday 7th June.

Sat 8th Katikati Lions Moggies Market Katikati War Memorial Hall from 8am.

Every 2nd Saturday. Contact Margaret 021 507 456 or Alan 027 279 1096.

Sat 8th Bingo Night from 7pm at Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. $2 per card. Finger food, prizes, raffles. Cash bar. 18+.

Sun 9th The Ōmokoroa & Districts Lions Market 9am-noon Western Ave carpark 2nd Sunday of the month. Contact Barbara Haseltine on 548 2255.

Sun 9th Family Scavenger Hunt Ōmokoroa Domain 11am start. Prizes, sausage sizzle. $15 per family (up to 6).

Contact Louise on louisejayneroberts@hotmail.com or 021 264 6382.

Sun 9th Muso Jam Session at Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Road. 2nd Sunday each month. 3-6pm.

Mon 10th Friends of Cooney Reserve working bee the 2nd Monday of the month 9.30am-noon. Contact Jan on 548 2299 for more information.

Wed 12th Ōmokoroa & Districts Lions Club 6pm at Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Contact Keith and Rosemary Searle on 548 2117.

Wed 12th Alchemy Poetry at the Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Road from 6pm8pm or thereabouts. Read your own work or that of a published poet. Every 2nd Wednesday. Call 571 8722 or 021 145 5810.

Thu 13th Friends of Puketoki Trapping/checking every 2nd Thursday.

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

Thu 13th Ōmokoroa Business Network meeting. 9am on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Contact omokoroabusinessnetwork@gmail.com for details.

Thu 13th Chainmaille workshop Elf Star Pendant with Sterling Silver Chain. 6:308pm. $25 all materials and tools supplied.

Atrium Gallery @ the Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Road. Contact atriumgallerynz@gmail.com Fri 14th Bethlehem Night Market every 2nd Friday from 5.30-8.30pm at Bethlehem Hall. Facebook: cmnbethlehem or contact Jen on 021 672 281 cnmbethlehem@gmail.com.

Fri 14th-Sat 29th After Dinner. A knockout comedy by playwright Andre

Bovell following five eccentric lonely hearts in a 1980’s pub bistro. 16th Ave Theatre.www.iticket.co.nz/events/2019/ju n/after-dinner

Sat 15th Book Sale Ōmokoroa Point School 11am-2pm. Cash only. Donations can be taken to Ōmokoroa Library 9am5pm Fri 7th June-Tue 11th June.

Sat 15th Kokomo play at the Arts Junction, Main Road, Katikati. Tickets $20 via eventfinda.co.nz. Limited numbers.

Sun 16 Katikati Tramping Club Lake Okataina - Humphreys Bay, 8am start, easy.

Leader Peter 027 634 4741.

Sun 16th Sunday Scribblers 11am12.30pm. Working on memoirs starting with fun warm up writing exercises. Every 3rd Sunday.Summerset Retirement Village, Park Rd, Katikati. Ph Gaye 577 1753 or 027 274 8753.

Sun 16th Friendship Force meets at Ōmokoroa Setters’ Hall in the evening of the 3rd Sunday of the month. Ph Jonathan on 572 2091.

Mon 17th National Party Constituent Clinic. 3rd Monday 10am-noon. Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Enquiries to 542 0505.

Mon 17th Bethlehem/Te Puna Lions Club at Te Puna Community Centre Hall, Tangitū Road, Te Puna (Behind the Tennis Courts). 1st and 3rd Monday evenings from 6pm. Contact Colin 576 9110.

Wed 19th Aongatete Forest Project working bee. Top of Wright Road. 9am12.30pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesday morning of the month. Visit aongateteforest.org/join Also 3rd July.

Wed 19th Stitch 'n' Bitch Bring along whatever you are working on, have a coffee/tea/wine while working. 6:30-8pm.

Cost: free. Atrium Gallery @ the Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Road. Contact atriumgallerynz@gmail.com

Wed 19th Ōmokoroa Music Ōmokoroa Boat Club 7pm. Play, sing, enjoy. Gold coin donation. Refreshments available. Every 3rd Wednesday. Contact Heather 548 1620, Richard 548 0046 or Keith 548 0660.

Wed 19th-Sun 23rd Art Expo Tauranga Society of Artists. Weds 2-5pm, Thurs - Sat 9.30am-5pm, Sun 9.30am-4pm. Elizabeth Street West Community Centre, Tauranga.

Thu 20th Boomerang Bags Katikati sew reusable fabric shopping bags which are

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Thu 20th Chainmaille Workshop Triple flower graduated earrings. 6:30-8pm. $25 all materials and tools supplied. Atrium Gallery @ the Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Road. Contact atriumgallerynz@gmail.com

Fri 21st Shorts4Hospice fundraiser.

Register online as individuals or groups at waipunahospice.org.nz/shorts

Fri 21st Thank Whaka It’s Friday every 3rd Friday from 6-9 pm. All welcome. Bring your dinner and meet the community.

Whakamārama Hall.

Sat 22nd Katikati Lions Garage Sale 811am behind Caltex Service Station, Main Road, Katikati. Every 4th Saturday.

Tue 25th-Fri 28th Matariki rises marking the start of the Māori New Year.

Thu 27th Ōmokoroa Business Network meeting. 9am on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Contact omokoroabusinessnetwork@gmail.com for details.

Thu 27th Probus Club of Ōmokoroa 9.30am-noon at Ōmokoroa Setters’ Hall every 4th Thursday of the month. Contact Jean 548 2239 or Carol on 863 7292.

Sat 29 Katikati Tramping Club Morrinsville "Cows Walk" and extras, 8.30am start, easy. Leader Gail 07 863 7779.

Sat 29th Worm Composting Workshop 13pm Ōmokoroa Setters’ Hall. Tickets $34.50 (includes kit) from Eventfinda.co.nz

Sat 29th Op Shop Ball ‘Celebrating Nambassa’ Waihī Beach Community Centre, 106 Beach Road 7.30pm-late. Info at facebook.com/waihibeachopshopball Tickets via Professionals 863 4464.

Sun 30th Atrium Art & Artisan Fair 11am-3pm last Sunday monthly. Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Road. To book, contact aaafair17@gmail.com

Wed 3rd July Work with Clay 9am-noon.

Part of the Have a Go series by Ōmokoroa Artists. $10 per person, all materials included. Call Karin Brown on 548 1787 or email baysyoga@xtra.co.nz to book.

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By Buddy Meyer here was some pretty consistent feedback about the 2019 Amazing Race for primary and intermediate age school teams, held on Friday 17th May at the Te Puna Quarry Park. A “fantastic day” has been said and emailed to me, and that was about right.

The Quarry was the perfect setting, and the good weather enhanced the event. To add to the atmosphere, there was a record number of teams participating with 41 year 5 & 6 teams, and 19 year 7 & 8 teams. This event keeps growing in popularity.

Dale and Julie from Quest for Fun set the course and the activities for the children to complete. They had to work as a team of three boys and three girls to complete everything within the time

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Pahoia School Year 5-6 Amazing Race team.

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Well done to everyone that took part and thanks for wearing pink in support of anti-bullying day!

Buddy Meyer is the WBOP Primary School Sport Director for Sport Bay of Plenty.

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Community Matching Fund boosts projects pplications have now closed for Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s annual Community Matching Fund. $140,000 was available for not-for-profit community groups.

Application was open to groups with a commitment to their communities and who were able to “match’’ Council’s cash grant – in volunteer hours, cash or similar matching criteria. The fund is split into $40,000 for environmental projects and $100,000 for the general fund.

Over the years the money has been a key to many groups across the Western

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Bay getting their projects off the ground.

The Pioneers Wetland in Katikati is one such project made possible with the initial funding of $19,000 from the matching fund.

The project is in its early stages and is turning Council’s stormwater pond into a native wetland oasis behind the Talisman Hotel, bordering Talisman Drive and Beach Road.

It features a boardwalk, native plantings and is overlooked by The Pioneers sculpture created in 2008 by artist Mark Hill to commemorate the town’s original Irish settlers.

Katikati College students did initial planting around the pond in previous years through Wild About New Zealand, and weed eradication was done by work teams from the Department of Corrections.

Wetland project coordinator Anne Henry says the matching fund was the start of what is now a collaborative community project supported by the Uretara Estuary Managers, Katikati Open Air Art,

Te Puna keeping track of the traps he wonderful response to the open day at Waitui Reserve in early March has been well documented, and now we know just how successful that day was, for the coordinator for Pest Free Bay of Plenty has supplied figures for both registrations and kills since then.

For reasons that may be obvious to some but not to others, the area that comes under the heading Pest Free Te Puna has officially been divided into three separate areas: Te Puna/Wairoa/Whakamārama. Because the boundary lines are somewhat blurred, and because we have supplied traps to all these areas, for the purposes of this article we have combined the figures.

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The Pioneers Wetland community group hard at work on the project.

Katikati Taiao, the Community Board and Council’s utilities department.

The project has attracted further funding from the Tauranga Energy Consumers’ Trust (TECT) $36,000; Lion Foundation $5000 and Open Air Art $2000. A Give-a-little page has been launched for the balance. If you would like to help here’s the link: givealittle.co.nz/cause/pioneers-wetland-boardwalk. Article supplied.

and kills 130.

This makes a grand total of 156 registrations, and 311 kills since the open day on the 2nd of March.

It is said that comparisons are odious, but they can be very interesting.

In March the total registrations in Bay of Plenty were 263 of which this area contributed 133, while the total kills registered were 380 compared with our 181.

In April the total registrations in Bay of Plenty were 95 of which 23 were from this area, while the total kills registered were 467 compared with our 130.

We are definitely doing well!

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Making soup at No.1 Join the battle for our native birds

Checking a rat trap at school. PHOTO: Tammy Bruce.

By Sylvie Mayston n Tuesday we were making soup. The veges that I brought were carrot and kūmara. First, we washed our hands, then we peeled the veges that we brought, and we washed our veges. After I grated my carrot, but I gave my kūmara to Mr Barthow, and he whizzed them, and then he put them in the pot.

Before we got to school Mr Barthow and Miss Courtney put some soup mix in the pot. When you looked into the pot,

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you could see it boiling and bubbling.

Then we cooked it for about two hours.

Then I got my mug out, and Mr Barthow got me some soup, and Miss Courtney cooked some toast. It was amazing.

“First, the boys peeled the onions, and they cried. Then the whole class peeled vegetables, and Mrs Ryan put the stone in the pot, “ said April Fergus, Y 1.

“Mrs Ryan put meat in the soup, and then Nixon and I peeled the onion and cried. I put the onion in the pot,” remembers Kupa Walls, Y 1.

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his term the Wild about New Zealand (WANZ) kids from Whakamārama, Ōmokoroa No. 1 and Point Schools are learning about introduced animal pests such as stoats, rats, mice and possums. They will learn about the impacts the pest species are having on our native forests and wildlife.

This year all three schools have joined the Pest Free 2050 movement and will be doing their bit to help bring back native birds to our neighbourhoods by setting rat traps around their schools. Each

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Anyone can do backyard trapping, and the kids love being involved in this sort of activity. Go to www.predatorfreeBOP.nz for more information. Let’s try to make the goal of ridding New Zealand of possums, rats and stoats by 2050 a reality.

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Natural hazard maps released for Tauranga Harbour coastal erosion estern Bay of Plenty District Council has been mapping and planning for natural hazards since the 1990s. It is currently reviewing its natural hazard maps for the District and reviewing how the risks from those natural hazards will be managed.

Council is working on this project with the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Tauranga City Council.

Hazards being investigated include flooding (from extreme rainfall), coastal inundation (flooding from the sea), coastal erosion, land instability, liquefaction, tsunami, active faults and volcanic hazards.

Council’s Group Manager Policy, Planning and Regulatory Services, Rachael Davie, says improving the accuracy of

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hazard maps is more critical than ever due to the increasing legislative requirements around climate change, reducing natural hazard risk, and ensuring preparedness and response to natural disasters.

“The mapping information will help people make informed decisions about undertaking building works, buying property or preparing for a natural disaster.

“As we complete the mapping of each hazard, we will notify landowners and put the information on Council’s website, on property files and in any land information memoranda (LIMs) requested for properties,” says Rachael.

Council will also use the maps when processing resource consents, project in-

formation memoranda and building consents to ensure that the risk from natural hazards to people and buildings is assessed.

Mapping of all natural hazards will take at least five years due to the District’s size and geographical diversity.

The latest mapping available is for Coastal erosion along the Tauranga Harbour.

Council has sent letters to 300 affected landowners and has included the new information on the natural hazards’ web page.

This new information improves understanding of the risks that sea level rise could create and how Western Bay of Plenty’s harbour margins may respond to those potential changes over the coming 100 years.

Council is also in the process of mapping other natural hazards and this information is expected to be available in a few months’ time. Coastal inundation along the Tauranga Harbour, flooding at Ōmokoroa and Katikati, tsunami along the Tauranga Harbour, tsunami at Waihī Beach, Athenree and Bowentown.

The remainder of natural hazard maps for the District will be completed over the coming years.

Council’s natural hazards webpage has an updated list of “Mapping Projects and Timeframes” to keep people informed of what’s happening.

For more information visit the Council’s natural hazards webpage at www.westernbay.govt.nz/naturalhazards or call Council’s customer services team on 0800 926 732.

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Change of season reminder to review stopbank grazing ith winter fast approaching, Bay of Plenty Regional Council is again reminding rural landowners of the requirements to protect the region’s stopbanks from the effects of stock and overgrazing.

Rivers and Drainage Asset Manager Kirsty Brown says most farmers and lifestyle block owners know the rules, but the importance of maintaining the region’s flood defences can’t be underestimated.

“Council manages and maintains almost 352km of stopbanks across the region to protect people, property and livelihoods. During winter, it is

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common sense to keep stock off the stopbanks as much as possible to prevent pugging and damage. Churned up ground is not just a surface problem, it can cause much greater issues. Good grass cover helps to ‘knit together’ the soil structure underneath, so weakening that element can have a disastrous effect on surrounding properties and potentially the wider community.”

“Pigs and horses scraping and tearing up the grass cover can also be a potential problem and bulls are never permitted on stopbanks because their weight and behaviour can very quickly cause significant

damage.”

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council Floodway and Drainage Bylaw applies to drains, pumping stations, defences against water, river edge protection works and floodways owned by Council.

Under the bylaw, it is an offence to damage stopbanks, and landowners can be held liable for any damage. Minor offences will receive written and verbal warnings, while more serious offences could face abatement notices, fines and prosecution.

The bylaw also requires an authority to be applied for by anyone intending to build or demolish any structure,

undertake earthworks, or any ground penetrating work in the vicinity of a stopbank. Conditions differ across the region, so anyone intending to carry out work near a flood defence should contact the Regional Council for full details.

“Our Rivers and Drainage team naturally keep an eye on the condition of our stopbanks, and we always welcome contact from members of the public who may suspect a problem. Our Pollution Hotline (0800 884 883) is the best way to report any areas of concern,” Ms Brown adds.

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Waikaraka Estuary Managers Inc Chairman’s Report irst my apologies for the lateness of last year’s AGM. No excuses, other than lack of motivation. Mea culpa.

Your committee met a couple of times regarding the replacement of Sally’s Seat, which sadly rotted away and was subsequently condemned by the council.

Thanks to Peter, who sourced a new one from Katikati. The macrocarpa was sourced from twelve-year-old seasoned timber that is all but guaranteed to last.

Peter also modified the fixings etc. with stainless steel and installed it with some help from Alan. That was essentially the project of the year.

Peter, Judith and I attended all the Regional Council Estuary Care Leaders forums. That means we are up to date with council policy etc.

The latest is that we are encouraged to employ local clubs' people to eradicate mangrove seedlings. That is a relief not having to organise working bees etc.

However, yours truly has made a good start on this year’s infestation having spent several hours between Raropoua and the whare waka. Hopefully, I can find a few more hours to complete the job for this season.

Judith has again facilitated the rat baiters around the estuary. A serious vote of thanks to Judith and her dedi-

he Tauranga Society of Artists is proud to once again present the popular annual Art Expo including the TrustPower/TSA Supreme Award, to be judged by artist Graham Crow.

A painting can make a great gift; it can also be a timeless acquisition to be handed down the generations or simply a treasure to be enjoyed.

Visit the exhibition to enjoy the innovative skills and talents of over 60 artists ranging from traditional, abstract, to impressionism. All mediums are represented in the beautiful paintings displayed. Art is available at very affordable prices, and there will be something

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to suit all tastes and styles. The exhibition is cash and carry; therefore, artworks may be taken away when purchased. EFTPOS is available, and entry is by gold coin donation.

Wednesday 19th to Sunday 23rd of June: Wednesday 2pm to 5pm, Thursday to Saturday 9.30am to 5pm, Sunday 9.30am to 4pm, Elizabeth Street West Community Centre Tauranga.

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Another vote of thanks to Judith for her brilliant concept of rat and pest control for the Te Puna peninsula which will only enhance the results of the estuary ratters, with more native bird life.

We should also acknowledge the support from BOP Regional Council for the year.

Thank you committee and particularly Mary for your services to the Waikaraka Estuary.

Some observations: The stumps, at last, seem to be breaking down through rot and toredo worm. Standing on some of them will see them break up, and they can be pushed into the mud. Maybe one day the hovercraft mower will deal to those seedlings.

Tītiko are abounding in the cutover areas too.

Birdlife seems to be still flourishing with all the shorebirds roosting on the point. Pied stilts, black oystercatchers, dotterel, tern, godwits. Shags and heron also abound.

Evidence of fish life can be seen with diggings from time to time and rays too.

Mullet can also be seen regularly.

All in all, I think we can be proud of the health status of the Waikaraka estuary, a testament to the many years of hard work by the community volunteers and the commitment of the BOP Regional Council.

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By Lorraine Wilks of Fragrance of Flowers aily we are surrounded by all sorts of pollutants caused by air, chemical and excessive noise. There is often no escaping - even the air inside our modern houses may not be exempt. Toxins such as benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde are released into the air from synthetic building and furnishing materials.

These gases can cause health problems which are worsened in poorly ventilated homes and buildings.

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Fast football fun

By Talia E t’s Saturday morning, the air is a little crisp the sun is shining, and as I walk across Western Ave fields I can hear ‘good running up.’ Followed with cheers and claps as a player on a soccer team scores a goal for their side. I look around and realise seniors play the top fields and juniors play on play the bottom. There are proud parents, siblings and friends all around with takeaway coffee, active wear and a snack pack as they all eagerly wait for the juniors games to begin.

The session starts with warmup exercises led by coach Matt Groucott and other dads. There is running back and forth, ball skills and words of encouragement shared. ‘What is the most important thing about our game? (Coach Matt) ‘To listen and to have fun!’ The children replied. Fun?! Fun?! Well, how could you not want to play soccer if fun is involved? That’s pretty cool, I think to myself.

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’You are the beekeepers, the ball is your honey, and you need to get that honey/ball into your hive/goal’ I later hear coach Matt say. Across from him was coach Luiz Del Monte playing ‘rob the nest’ and explaining to the group of children of how to kick a ball from one nest to another. It was all going on, I tell ya.

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Awesome work, Harry!

To wrap up the day Coach Matt shared the Player of The Day winners, thanked the support people and gave all the children praise and encouragement for great soccer skills before signing off ‘see you all next week.’

Well done my fancy footed football friends of the community.

Keep up the great work and enjoy your soccer season. I’ll be sure to pop down again and see how you get on this season.

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epair of the roadway in the Kauri Point Historic Reserve roadway is expected to start in September/October 2019.

Construction has been slightly delayed due to the necessity of a stormwater review to ensure against stormwater impacting on the road reinstatement and causing future failure of the roadway.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council will spend up to $1.2 million on a repair solution that will give the road a factor of safety of 1.5 – the safety level required under Council’s Development Code.

This option will consist of a large rock buttress at the toe of the slope. The new road will generally follow the existing alignment, with enhanced stormwater control and safety management features.

Professional services works are progressing on the consent applications with an Assessment of Environmental Effects Report almost complete. The consent application was to be lodged in May.

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Pasture makes way for Kauri

By Paula Gaelic he ‘Out To Pasture’ Exhibition is going to be closing on the 6th June.

This has been another very successful exhibition in ‘The Taylor Bros Transport Ltd Exhibition Gallery’. A lot of reminiscing has been going on around the fencing, early butter churns and school milk displays.

Turning the clock back 140 years for a School Room Experience Education Programme is proving it’s worth and continues to be extremely popular. Strict Head

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Last chance, only a few days available to be a sheep and get rounded up ready for shearing, learn about farming the way it used to be, where is Shaun the sheep?

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14th June for the installation of the next exhibition, ‘The Kauri – The Past, The Present, The Future’. This is a partnership with Katikati Open Air Art and sponsored by the Department of Conservation and aligns to the new mural installation over at The Arts Junction building. The theme of ‘Keeping Our Kauri Standing’ is the DoC initiative, and education is focussed on ‘Kauri Die Back’, and keeping it out of the Kaimai Ranges.

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where they were shuttled over to the Whanganui River. From there they jet boated back to Taumarunui.

The fascinating talk was illustrated with photos and short movies of the adventure.

The May Guest Speaker was Rick Peers of Cyberlink Ōmokoroa. After introducing himself in te reo, He briefly covered his background: he grew up in northern Australia and moved to UK where a 12 month OE became 16 years before moving to Ōmokoroa in 2012. His experience growing up then living in another country brought home to Rick the importance of community; social, services, recreation.

“A sense of community in our ever-expanding village is very important to us.

Inspired by Colin at Whakamārama Cyberlink, I have taken on the role as curator/editor of local information.

“Cyberlink is a free email network that allows you to communicate with our local community very quickly. It’s similar to Neighbourly but also very, very different! We are truly local, and a lot of you already know my wife Veronica (Ron)

closer.”

Cyberlink is a central hub where you email news of upcoming events; stuff you have to give away or need; community information; garage sales; lost or missing pets/things. There are 735 subscribers. Rick collates incoming information and sends out emails 2-4 times a week.

Rick and volunteers have developed the Western Bay food bank and is looking for more helpers for the next round.

They also organised the annual “garage sale” which raised $1100 this year, up from $300 last year.

He is also involved with the community garden at Ōmokoroa Point School, showing children what they can do growing, cooking and enjoying the produce. Excess produce goes to the food bank.

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“I’ve been working in local government most of my working life. I’ve got the experience, the leadership skills and the drive to make a positive impact within our great community,” says Margaret.

“I’ve been a councillor in this district for the last 15 years, and I’ve been instrumental in many council achievements. The job is far from complete, and if successful, I will focus on three core issues that I feel deeply about.”

Margaret says the key areas of focus are roading, rates and equality.

“My unique and extensive experience in both the Western Bay and Canterbury local governments allows me to draw on this knowledge to be an effective and empowering leader for the Western Bay of Plenty, for you.

“We are at a turning point for future development, and a leader who listens to the people and puts the community’s needs first is imperative to eradicate roadblocks and move forward efficiently and harmoniously.”

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uring the May meeting, club members Carol Hay and Dave Barry recounted their adventures visiting Forgotten World Adventures between Taumarunui and Whangamomona . This secondary line linked the main trunk to Taranaki.

The Stratford to Ōkahukura line was a major piece of engineering and opened up the hinterland for farming. The line to Whangamomona was built 19021914, and the Whangamomona to Ōkahukura section was built from 1918 to 1933. In total, the 140 km line crosses 91 bridges and has 24 tunnels.

Eventually improved roading closed passenger services in 1983, and freight stopped in 2009.

Forgotten World Adventures re-established the line in 2012, using modified golf carts, plus providing guides, refreshments and accommodation. The increased tourism has reversed the region’s economic decline.

Our club members split into two groups – one bussed down to Whangamomona, and spend most of the day carting back along the rail to Ōkahukura, stopping for refreshments, and at historic or scenic points. The other group drove their carts down to Tokarima,

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Drumming up band interest

By Kaye McKenzie ay of Plenty Pipes and Drums is a well established Pipeband based in Tauranga. It continues to provide delight to audiences in Bay of Plenty, with band members willing to travel to various towns and venues to lead parades, entertain, and also often join forces with the Tina Peet school of dance to provide a very rounded performance of music and dance.

Currently, the band is keen to have new members join them, whether they be pipers or drummers, and especially some experienced players who would be eager to compete at grade 4 level.

For those who may like to learn to play any of the instruments, there is tuition available at band practice nights, free of charge.

There are members from Waihī, Athenree, Katikati, Tauranga, and other areas, but currently none from Ōmokoroa. With many people moving into the area, it would be a great opportunity to gather interested per-

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sons who may like to join this band and get a carpooling system underway for practice evenings.

The band is very family orientated, and have had several younger players tutored and mentored by other members, who have paved the way for them to reach higher levels of their music.

Social interaction is important, and it’s not uncommon to see band members gathered together for a meal, impromptu music with sing-alongs and various other instruments added to the bagpipes for a wonderful, relaxed time.

A very exciting time for playing members is having a change of uniform, and this was worn proudly at Whangamatā’s ANZAC Day. Grey shirts and socks, accessorised with silver ties and flashes, looked fabulous teamed with Spirit of Scotland kilts. While not all the kilts have been changed yet, the existing kilts teamed well with the new, providing an overall pleasing effect, and more kilts will be purchased soon.

The Pipe Major is young, enthusiastic, and does an amazing job of getting new tunes ready for members to learn, and for the competitive players, has a great repertoire of tunes for grade 4 level.

Should anyone be interested in getting further details, please contact President Kaye McKenzie, on 021 552 088, Vice President Andrew McLennan on 027 857 6632.

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$100m into kiwifruit since 2014 ccording to building consent information from Tauranga and Western Bay councils compiled by Priority One, over $108 million has been invested into kiwifruit infrastructure in the subregion over the last five years.

The sector has experienced strong growth since the recovery from Psa and the development of the new

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Priority One chief operating officer, Greg Simmonds, says kiwifruit is New Zealand’s largest horticultural export and industry players have been investing heavily across all areas to meet increasing global demand.

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Myth #1 There’s such a thing as a ‘Playcentre Mum’ (and I’m not one).

BUSTED Most of us were guilty of this one before we came and saw what Playcentre was really all about. We’re actually a mix of stay home mums, work from home mums in-home carers, working mums, grandparents, shift worker dads and SO MUCH MORE!!!! What we all have in common is that we have the gift of this morning (or more) a week with our kid/s and we want to spend it doing something enriching for both them and us.

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Myth #2 I’ll have to do a ton of study.

BUSTED Is there some quick and easy learning that we encourage families to do?

Yes Will you be enrolled into a 4-year university degree at your first session?

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Mythbusting you’re not able to start immediately.

Myth #3 It’s very clique-y, it will be hard to fit in.

BUSTED It can be very scary joining a new group, especially if you don’t know anyone. At playcentre we have new families joining all the time, and old families leaving as their youngest starts school, so you’ll never be the new kid on the block for long. Plus we’re actually quite friendly, almost like normal people. Come and see for yourself.

Myth #4 There are endless meetings and commitment; I don’t have time.

BUSTED We only ask that you come to one meeting per term, and only that we can make sure your needs are met. At the end of the day, we’re all parents and grandparents who understand what life is like in this stage, so you just do as much as you can, when you can. In saying that, meetings are a lot of fun and a good excuse to escape bedtime.

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Myth #6 I have to choose between Playcentre and kindy/daycare.

BUSTED While it is entirely possible to attend Playcentre as your only childhood education provider, many of us choose a mixture of providers to suit each of our unique needs. Playcentre has a huge number of bonuses in its own right but is also a great way to prepare your child for the environment of other centres if that’s what suits your family. Its a place where you get to see them apply the knowledge they’ve learnt at daycare/kindy as well as been your child’s first teacher. Article supplied.

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A month of variety for Pahoia Garden to Table update I

By Suzy Picard, Coordinator t was a fantastic first session with Pahoia School’s Aongatete learners as they took on the challenge of learning the new skill of slicing and dicing in the kitchen with sharp knives.

In the garden, it was a scavenger hunt to explore all our different areas, including the beds, the food forest and the shed followed by a beautiful shared meal from which there were very few leftovers.

As a community we have put together this enjoyable experience for our children, teaching these valuable life skills, and we wish to extend our sincere gratitude to all of those who volunteer their time in our program, and to those have donated garden and kitchen items.

Thanks also to the children, teachers and parents who are sharing with us their extended learning at home, as children are coming home keen to share their new skills.

Along with the work we do at school we are also out in the community beginning to build relationships with businesses to help the long term sustainability of our program and are keen to hear from anyone with contacts, or companies eager to participate.

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By Todd Muller MP for Bay of Plenty ousing and Transport policy are real weaknesses for this current Government. They have dropped the ball big time, and we are all feeling it – especially here in the Bay where our ‘growing pains’ seem to be particularly

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Areas like Ōmokoroa and Te Puna are growing quickly, and that’s no surprise.

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It’s absolutely critical that we keep the pressure on the Minister, Phil Twyford, to build this road – but transport isn’t the only portfolio he is fudging.

The debacle that KiwiBuild has become in just 18 short months is a textbook example of why a learning-on-the-job approach just doesn’t work when you’re in Government. This past month saw the death knell sounded for Labour’s key election policy as we watched both the Prime Minister and her Housing Minister stand up in front of the nation and refuse to commit to their election pledge of building 100,000 affordable homes in a decade.

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he Bay of Plenty Regional Council is celebrating the removal of the weed cordon that excluded boats from the Motuwhetero Arm of Lake Ōkataina last month. Two weed cordons were originally erected in Lake Ōkataina to help contain hornwort; one of New Zealand’s worst freshwater weeds, which can grow taller than a 3-storey building (10m).

Hamish Lass, Senior Projects Officer at the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, says that hornwort was first discovered in the lake in 2010.

“Since then, we have invested a great deal of time and resources to contain the hornwort using a combination of herbi-

cide and hand removal.

“The use of the weed cordon at the southern end of the lake, which excluded boats from the area while it was being treated, has been instrumental in containing the spread. The fact that we are now in a position to remove it represents a significant step in eradicating hornwort completely from the lake,” he says.

Once hornwort enters a waterway, it can very quickly form dense weed beds that outcompete and smother all other freshwater plants. It can block waterways and impact on boating, fishing and other lake users. New hornwort plants can form from even tiny pieces of the

easily broken stems and cause new infestations when those fragments are carried to other waterways via outflows, birds, fishing equipment and boat movements.

To stop the spread of freshwater pests, Mr Lass is reminding all lake users to check, clean and (when practical) dry their boat, trailer, prop, fishing and sporting equipment when moving from one waterway to another, anywhere in the Bay of Plenty.

The second weed cordon at the Lake Ōkataina boat ramp will remain in place, to further protect the lake from new weed infestations.

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Stormwater work starts in Ōmokoroa mokoroa residents will experience some traffic diversions around the intersection of The Esplanade and Ōmokoroa Road due to stormwater pipe installation.

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The project is expected to take up to two months and will result in improved

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If you have any queries during this project, please email Customer.Service@westernbay.govt.nz or phone 07 571 8008.

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By Mark Lynch of Excelins s a first home buyer (or a second-chancer), you’re probably aware that you may be able to withdraw all but $1,000 of your KiwiSaver balance to put towards your house deposit. You probably also know that you can apply for a HomeStart grant to put towards your home, subject to income and house price caps.

The trap that some first home buyers have fallen into is where one of them has taken time off work. They realised that they could still contribute to KiwiSaver while not working so that they would still qualify for the Government contribution. They put $20 per week into KiwiSaver, which was enough.

However, to be eligible for the HomeStart grant, you need to have contributed at least 3% of your income, if you’re working, for each of the years that you want to qualify for the HomeStart grant (minimum three years, maximum five years). For nonearners, you need to have contributed 3% of the minimum wage, based on a 40-hour week.

Contributing $20 a week has been enough for non-earners to qualify for both the Government contribution and the HomeStart

s it was ANZAC Day, the usual programme was somewhat curtailed for the April meeting. With a cuppa in hand, we mingled and munched on ANZAC biscuits until President Jean called for order and welcomed members & visitors. Mary Davies was thanked for her appropriate floral arrangement of poppy-like red Camellia flowers and greenery.

Club business reports were dealt with promptly, and Social Interest group convenors spoke of plans for the May outings. Antiques would be visiting Katikati Museum Farming Exhibition, Books & films were having their get together after the ANZAC Service. Both the Walking & Flowers& Friendship group would be visiting McLaren Park Falls, Topics & Tea will be discussing “the Joys & Setbacks of overseas holidays” and “ If you could live in another era which would you choose?”

In place of a guest Speaker, Jean leads us into our “Thoughts & Memories” sharing time with Lt. Colonel John McCrae’s Poem “In Flanders Fields”. Jean also gave us the background and recited the Poems of two New Zealanders – Kristen Corbett “Silently He Lay” & Mike Subritzky “Pastures Green”.

Members spoke of what the wars meant to them. The local fire siren triggers memories of the air raid warnings, war medals worn by one were explained. Ration and ration books, blackout curtains, the Waihī miners’ story, Death Pennies were some of the memories from others.

We concluded our “Thoughts and Memories” by reciting the ANZAC Ode. Members then left to attend the civic ANZAC service at Ōmokoroa Point School.

Our club speaker for May was Mary Klein, and Jennie Mayes from MPI was our guest speaker. Looking forward to June we have club speaker Tony Reyneveld, and the guest speaker is Colin Kurth on the Camino Trail.

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With likely future increases in the minimum wage, I suggest that non-earners looking to buy a house in the next few years who want to get the HomeStart grant should increase their contributions to $25 per week. Please first check that you meet the income and house price caps.

Mark Lynch is a Registered Financial Adviser. Any comments in this column are the opinion of the writer and should not be construed as financial advice.

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Omokoroa Tide Chart June 2019 Omokoroa Tides

Fishing Guide Moon Phase

Omokoroa Tides

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5:56 1.8 12:12 0.4 18:30 1.8 G

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R 4:31 S 15:48 17 Mon 1:27 7:38 13:49 20:15

0:33 6:46 13:01 19:21

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R 5:33 S 16:23 18 Tue 2:18 8:28 14:37 21:02

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R 6:38 S 17:03 19 Wed 3:07 9:15 15:23 21:48

2:15 8:25 14:38 20:58

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S 8:46 R 18:41

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R 7:44 S 17:48 20 Thu 3:53 10:00 16:07 22:32

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After Dinner at 16th Ave fter Dinner is a knockout comedy by master playwright Andrew Bovell, following five eccentric, lonely hearts in a 1980’s pub bistro. Paula is frocked up, it is Monika’s first night out in years, and Dympie just wants a table with a good view of the band. Sitting on the next table are semi-eligible blokes Gordon and Stephen, who are shaking off a hard day at the office.

As the night proceeds, inhibitions and social restraint are abandoned, exposing the foibles, pain and humour of the characters inner lives. It is an acutely observed but tender-hearted account of relationships and behaviour. A comic gem by Andrew Bovell; directed by Geraldine Broderick.

After Dinner is open from 14th-29th June and is for adults only, as it contains some content that may offend, has adult themes and contains sexually explicit language. Tickets are available online at iticket.co.nz Article supplied.

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tall-holders were rushed off their feet at last month’s Ōmokoroa Community Church gala, with crowds turning up more than half an hour early. Rev Lynda Moses says the event was about keeping our sense of country feel and gathering at a meeting point in the community.

Point School children kicked off live entertainment from midday with wonderful support from food trucks, art & craft groups and stalls selling plants and baking. There was also an appearance from the singer and children’s writer Rosie Boom.

An organiser, Sharon Mitford-Burgess, says the gala involved four months of non-stop work and because it was the first ever event of its kind, they were going in blind.

“We hope it will become an annual event, but we’ll debrief and see how it’s gone. I think it’s been extremely successful based on the comments I’ve been hearing all day. People have said it’s been a great feelgood event and just what the community needed at this time. It’s all gone down rather well,” she says.

Some stall-holders sold out in the first hour and had to leave to re-stock. Sharon says there have been a myriad of volunteers and more than 20 local businesses sponsored the gala with products, although the main reason was a get-together, rather than a fundraising initiative.

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Saturday 15th June 11am-2pm Omokoroa Point School Cash only *book donations can be taken to Omokoroa Library 9-5 Fri 7th-Tue 12th June

SITUATIONS VACANT

OFFICE ASSISTANT

With all of the growth here now we are happy to announce the arrival of Dr Sam Keller – a Kiwi born GP who was raised in Tauranga and has recently moved back to the region from Auckland.

Sam joins Dr Murray Smith and Dr Alistair Raiman to make a third male GP and perfectly balances our team with our 3 females GP’s Dr Lisa Kennedy, Dr June Cheng and Dr Sarah Chapple.

We are currently open for enrolments and look forward to helping you all with your healthcare needs.

Omokoroa Medical Centre 170 Omokoroa Road, Omokoroa Phone: 07 5480169

Whakamārama Hall regular events

TWIF Thank Whaka It’s Friday, every 3rd Friday of the month from 6-8.30pm. All welcome. Bring your dinner, your family and a bottle or two. Meet the locals and get to know what’s happening in Whakamārama.

‘MOVE IT’ FITNESS Mondays and Wednesdays 9.30am and Thursdays 7pm. An informal 45 minute exercise class for anyone. Go at your own pace. $4 per session or book a term for $20 (per class).

Children welcome. Phone Caryn 021 133 5390.

WHAKA EMAILS Community news including police reports, lost and found animals, items for sale, excess fruit and vegetables, and rentals wanted. To receive these email: col.hewens@orcon.net.nz HALL BOOKINGS Call Debbie Allan, the booking officer, on 552 5141 or email whakahallbookings@outlook.com to hire the hall, chairs and tables at very reasonable rates.

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Gentle Pain Relief

with Bowen Therapy For all your painting and Fax (07) 576-2931 decorating requirements, Are you suffering from interior and exterior, Fax (07) 548-1364 Back, Neck, Shoulder or including roofing.

Car and 4x4 Parts and Accessories

PUBLIC NOTICE

Engineering Supplies, Steel, Bolts, Storage

Gerard Quilty 027 447 5493 or 548 1337 after hours.

Ph 029 683 2487 40 Loop Road Te Puna www.zook.co.nz

The Annual General Meeting of the Omokoroa Community Policing Group Charitable Trust will be held at 4 pm Sunday 21st July at the Omokoroa Bowling Club.

Everyone welcome.

GRANTS A quick reminder to community organisations in the Omokoroa area that grant applications to be made at The Centre on Hamurana Rd close at the end of June.

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.

LIBRARY Thurs 9am – noon (during term), and every third Friday 6-8.30pm www.whakalibrary.com PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP Thursday 9.30am-noon (during term). A friendly free group. A fantastic range of toys and the outdoor playground. Phone Alison 021 873 057.

SERVICES

We are seeking a person to assist with office duties in our production nursery at Whakamarama. Duties would include but not be limited to: invoicing, boxing orders for courier, assisting with labels for orders, organising run sheets for deliveries.

In the first instance please call our nursery manager, Karin Green, for an appointment: 07 552 4371

Omokoroa Medical Centre has been proudly serving the local community in Omokoroa for over 25years.

KIDS@PLAY 1st Friday 2.30-4.30pm. For families with schoolaged kids and younger, a chance to socialise and meet locals. Bring some afternoon tea to share.

Coffee and tea for a gold coin donation.

Book Sale

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Members can share via Ōmokoroa Cyberlink community news and events to over 700 emails. Recent posts include: lost and found, free stuff, requests for help, positions vacant, new local businesses, markets, WBoPDC updates, house rentals/sitters, and workshops. Join up at omokoroa.net where you can also access recent posts. Or email rick@omokoroa.net with your name and email address.

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Animal Health Care Is your Animal suffering from Itchy Skin, Eye or Ear problems, Seizures, Anxiety, Arthritis, Muscular pain/stiffness or just unwell? Homeopathy and Bowen Therapy offer safe, effective treatments supporting your animal back to health.

Call Hannelore on 548 0824

FOR SALE

FOR SALE Firewood Good mix, shed stored Free delivery in Katikati town 07 549 2141 027 778 7301 Bedding Hay For Sale (conventional bales $8.00 per bale).

Paddock Topping.

Stump Grinding (compact tractor).

Rotary Hoeing.

Gorse & Pasture Spraying.

Ph: 548 2177 or 027 2333 936

Automotive Repairs and Servicing Tyres, Batteries, Towbars Ph 027 683 2487 40 Loop Road Te Puna www.glasgowmotors.co.nz

• Feel better • Ease pain • Relieve stress Offering Therapeutic, Sports, Relaxation, Pregnancy, or Hot Stone Massage Specialising in Myofascial Release Therapy *Gift vouchers available*

Andrea Van Klei

WALNUTS For Sale In shell Katikati grown 5kg bags, $35 07 549 2141

will be held on Sunday 30 June 2019 at 3.00pm in the Clubrooms

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Call Hannelore on 548 0824

07 552 5420

The Annual General Meeting of the Omokoroa Boat Club, and Prize Giving AGENDA • Welcome • Apologies • Minutes Of Previous Annual General Meeting • Commodore’s Report Financial Report – Adoption Of Annual Statement Of Accounts

Knee pain, Sciatica, Tennis Elbow, RSI, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue or any other discomfort? Bowen Therapy offers gentle and effective hands-on relief.

Sailing Report Remits / Rule Changes Election Of Officers General Business

Nomination forms for Committee membership are available from the bar the restaurant or from the Secretary Hazel Leslie - Secretary hazeleslie@gmail.com • Phone : 027 2954197

Looking for a low-cost option to buy/sell/trade?

Personal notices $5 per 20 words, Business classifieds $10 per 20 words.

Maximum of 40 words per advert.

Photos extra.

Call 548 1200.

(Registered Massage Therapist)

021 0818 4170 omokoroamassage.co.nz

Redwood Originals Painter & Decorator Now taking bookings for your Autumn and Winter projects.

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

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

Ex AIN nurse mature lady available for

cleaning • babysitting • child nanny ph Glynis

027 215 6567

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Poseidon: the Greek God of the Sea

By David Flockhart

oseidon is a steam-propelled launch constructed by me over the last three years.

Why a steam launch? Well, the best answer is that I wanted a challenge and it has undoubtedly been that.

The launch is five metres in length, with a beam of metres and draught 200mm. The hull construction is strip plank, each strip is 25x12 mm, and as my stock planks were 4 metres or less in length, a scarf joint of each strip was required. The timber is paulownia, grown in Tauriko and is a species of Japanese balsa. The completed bare hull weighs less than 50 kg.

The hull was built upside down on a series (15 in number) of plywood frames which were cut to size and shape from a set of lofted drawings. The appropriately spaced frames were located on a wooden frame with castors. The ability to move the construction around the garage workshop was a significant advantage during the build. The upside down hull, including the keel, transom and propellor tube took a year to complete. The fitting of two planks a day was the norm during the winter but up to four could be fixed on a summers day due to the quicker glue setting time. The glue was a urea formaldehyde powder mixed with water, and each plank is edge glued to the previous plank along the whole length, held in place with clamps until set. The scarf joints were, of course, staggered throughout the hull. After much sanding, the hull was covered in fibreglass cloth, and a resin coat applied. The

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hull, by now quite rigid, was lifted off the frames by my son and me. The frames were removed, and a cradle made using the plywood of the frames to accommodate the hull - this time, the right way up.

There then followed the sanding, fibre glassing and resin process on the inside.

The excess hull and resin impregnated cloth were cut off to the correct level, and a five-part timber sandwich comprising kwilla on the outside and macrocarpa on the inside was affixed as the gunwale. This produces an extremely

strong hull form and connects the stem at the bow to the transom at the stern.

The hull was then placed on a bespoke designed road trailer for the next stage.

Now the fitting out, which took another two years. The first task was to manufacture two hardwood bearers to mount the engine in the boat aligned with the prop tube. The propeller shaft is a 25mm stainless steel round bar with a tapered fitting for the propellor. A water lubricated stern gland and a cutlass bearing at the outboard end ensure

that the shaft is secure and centrally aligned. The engine can then be set up and the bearers cut to size and shape, they are then secured with resin, before being boxed in with fibreglass cloth and more resin. There were numerous items to make and affix to the boat; rudder and steering wheel, water tanks, seating and a locker for the gas bottles. These were done as the mood prevailed. However, the next and final major task was the construction of a steam boiler from To be continued. scratch.

Jean and David Flockhart take to the harbour for a test run. PHOTO: Matthew Farrell.

OMOKOROA’S NEW PAVILION Seeking donations from the community

Gold: $1000+ Silver: $500+ Bronze $100+ This is your chance to have your name as part of the legacy that is our new pavilion All contributor’s names will be displayed on a plaque in the pavilion

Donations are tax deductable as we are a Registered Charity

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