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Community gathers to remember those who have served By Greg Taylor and Chris Dever

mokoroa once again showed its true community spirit, by attending what is mooted to be one of the largest crowds ever at the dawn service. It was significant that many families attended. A beautiful, crisp morning with a red dawn sky and lone piper greeted the early risers, as they solemnly remembered the fallen. The service began as our piper, Dave Duncanson, played a moving lament to set the scene. Our MC, Chris Dever, introduced the morning with a brief history of the ANZAC story. This was followed by a Karakia from Kaumatua Ricky Kuka. Greg Taylor (RNZAF Rtd.) gave the address acknowledging all the people who have been affected by war. His tribute to his grandmother began by reading a telegram that was delivered to her, to tell her about the death of her son and Greg’s mother’s brother. Greg completed his address by reciting the poem ‘In Flanders Field’ by John McCrae. Wreaths were presented on behalf of the WBOP District Council (Murray Grainger), Ōmokoroa Volunteer Fire Brigade (Ian Blunt) Ōmokoroa Community Board, Ōmokoroa Lions Club (Brian Burford). Howard North (RNZAF Rtd.) then read ‘For the Fallen’, a poem by Laurence Binyon. The flag was lowered and raised by Chris Cole, as Len Riggir played the Last Post and Reveille on his trumpet. Chief Fire Officer Ian Blunt, read ‘The Ode’. Following the New Zealand National Anthem, and Pastor Matthew

Needham’s closing prayer, the service concluded and many of the attendees moved to The Old Library Ōmokoroa (TOLO) where hot drinks and ANZAC biscuits were in plentiful supply. While enjoying fellowship here they were entertained with well-known songs by the local ukulele group ‘Last of the Summer Wine’. Later in the morning, the Community Service was held at Acacia Park where another large crowd attended. The service was opened by facility manager Megan Thorne. The service followed a similar service to the dawn service with Alison North, taking over as flag officer. Wreaths were presented in remembrance of the family of Annabel and Alba Reyes, Ōmokoroa Volunteer Fire Brigade (Ian Blunt), Acacia Park Home and Hospital (Elena Moorhead) Ōmokoroa Lions Club (Colin Andrews) and pupils of the Ōmokoroa Point School (Caleb and Eden). Megan Thorne then invited those attending to sing both the New Zealand and Australian National Anthems and, following the closing prayer from Pastor Matthew Needham, the attendees were invited to a hot drink, and more ANZAC biscuits provided by the Ōmokoroa Lions. Many thanks to all those who contributed to a successful ANZAC day remembrance. It takes great community spirit to make this happen – from those who volunteered their time to assist in the preparation and participation in the services, to those who attended, and those who baked ANZAC biscuits. For more Anzac coverage from across the district, see page 44-45.

Chris Cole raises and lowers the flag at the Dawn Service at the Crapp Reserve. PHOTO: Kylie Ormsby.

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Bramley Drive disgrace On 5th June 2018, a fire engulfed 17 Bramley Drive in Ōmokoroa. This property sits at the top of the beautiful Ōmokoroa walkway which leads through the Crapp Reserve to the Domain and Boat Club area. This is a very popular walkway for both locals and visitors. Four years later the property still sits in a state of disrepair and is a blight on the landscape. The owner has not repaired or removed the dwelling, and the elements continue to cause deterioration to the extent that we believe it is a dangerous building. Western Bay District Council declared it dangerous in 2020 prior to some remedial action by the owner, but we believe that due to it being largely open to the elements it has again become dangerous. Over the years there has been access by transients, evidenced by cooking paraphernalia around the rear doorway. There has been access to the house evidenced by graffiti on the inside of the upstairs windows. The yard is neglected to the extent that long grass is periodically curtailed with weedkiller. Trees are overgrown and what once was a beautiful garden is now a haven for vermin as well as a potential fire risk. Roofing has come loose and has been blown around the property. We are concerned particularly when there are high winds that this danger still exists. During such winds, the noise from grating metal and the potential danger from flying loose fittings is very much still a concern. The house is an eyesore and we are constantly asked by neighbours and community friends what is happening with it. We believe now, after four years, it is way overdue for the owner to deal with the building. We have attempted to communicate with the owner directly but have not had a response. Graham and Wendy Caspersonn, Ōmokoroa. Ukraine fundraiser

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Artfelt thanks Thank you to the team at Lizard News for the cool presentation of the Carlton Gallery article for the next artist in our Carlton Gallery. May I also note and acknowledge the promotion of the upcoming KOAA Virtual Mural Contest found on a further few pages into April’s issue. Anne Henry Katikati Open Air Art Committee Te Puna Indoor Bowls Te Puna Indoor Bowls is starting again and all are most welcome to give it a go. Come along on the second Monday of each month starting 11th April, to the Te Puna Memorial Hall at 6.45 pm for a 7-9 pm evening of social games and coaching if you wish. There is no charge for the first two months. Contact 027 552 6063 for more information. Jo Gravit, Te Puna.

Ōmokoroa Volunteer Fire Brigade By Ian Blunt Chief Fire Officer

pril started with five callouts in the first five days. Fortunately, there was only one serious incident, where a car caught fire opposite Gull on State Highway 2, catching the dry vegetation on a bank where the car came to rest. Firefighters quickly extinguished the two fires. Another cyclist who crashed off a bike had both crews turn out to help. The team helped at a minor motor vehicle nose to tail crash involving three vehicles near Munro Road. The road was cleared to allow traffic to flow, with no major injuries. A deliberately lit fire in the Western Avenue toilets was out on arrival, and a call to help on Matakana Island on the last day of April was handled by the Matakana Brigade with Ōmokoroa not required. A total of 13 calls for firefighters in April. Our team of First Responders totalled 14 callouts in April to chest pains, breathing problems, fainting, and accidental tripping causing injuries. We are about to embark on a recruitment drive for more firefighters. Please have a look at our sign on the front lawn of the fire station, and give some thought to volunteering.

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Study points to hope for unemployed youth By Matthew Farrell esearchers working to deliver a youth to employment programme in Katikati say truancy trends of past years showed an increasing need for cooperation between the community and College, to better support youth failing to complete their NCEA in the school system. A study was carried out in 2020 among 24 local 16 to 24-year-olds described as not in education, employment or training (NEETS), or having previously been in that position. The aim was to find out about the barriers preventing young adults from successfully entering the workforce, and how best to help them and thus prevent future social problems. The research and pilot programme was funded by the Department of Internal Affairs through the Katikati Taiao Charitable Trust as a Community-Led Development Team (Whirihia te ara ki mua) initiative. The report produced is entitled, ‘Engaging Rangatahi and Young People in Positive Pathways to Training and Employment in Katikati.’ Project lead David Marshall says the youth that left school soon realised they didn’t have the connections needed to find their way into work or further training. One said:

“There is no connection between school and people outside; you kind of feel like you belong in school, (you know you are with your mates) but because you don’t have any time being involved in the community, when you leave you kind of feel like you are lost, you don’t belong. It’s

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Learning difficulties at school were a major issue for almost all of the 24 young people interviewed. Consequences included loss of confidence, falling behind, boredom, ‘playing up’, getting into trouble, wagging or leaving school. David concluded, “the research reinforced the need for school and community to work in partnership to provide support and opportunities for pre-NEETs in order to reduce the number leaving school and disappearing into the community to become NEETs, as well as providing mentoring and skills-based support for the NEETs in our community.” The research and identification of barriers led to a pilot program in 2021/2 facilitated by Katikati Taiao and delivered by the Katikati Community Centre with funding from the Department of Internal Affairs, TECT, and Bay Trust. A Youth Em-

ployment Coach was employed to actively engage with a combination of PreNEETs, NEETS, job seekers, college students, education providers and local businesses around education, training, or employment. It included recruiting, mentoring, and coaching rangatahi in their work-readiness journey by identifying their goals, barriers, and skills and connecting them with local employers and/or education opportunities. David says 48 rangatahi engaged in CV writing and interview skills workshops, worksite visits and interviews, one on one coaching sessions, and support to gain their driving license. “The research report highlights driving is key in a rural isolated community such as Katikati. This and other such programmes show you must help as many as possible to obtain their driver’s licence. It’s a critical part of any programme to equip them for the future. “Completing the pilot, we hoped we could keep going into a fuller service to

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meet these needs but that requires additional funding. We still have our youth employment coordinator Melody Lamb with some residual funding, but we need longer-term funding to develop a full programme and get courses up and going. “We’ve applied for funding to continue what we’ve been doing. We are not holding our breath and there are no guarantees, but we are hoping to hear positive news in the next few weeks. Other partnerships are being created in the meantime to facilitate more of a wraparound service, and it’s hoped these will come to fruition in due course. “To give you some insight, when we started doing the research, a number of these young people asked whether there would be any worthwhile change to help others if they gave time for the study or was it just about talk. They want something to happen from this,” he says. With the help of the funding from the pilot, Katikati Community Centre was able to purchase a youth van that will be instrumental in going to the next level. The Katikati Community Centre has applied to MSD for funding for the He Poutama Rangatahi Program which is currently being assessed, and has secured a second site to continue moving forward in breaking barriers and supporting rangatahi well-being - while guiding them on a pathway to achieve their aspirations and success in education, training, and employment. This article was created with the input of Pauli Surtees, Melody Lamb and David Marshall with additional interviewing by Matthew Farrell.

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Abbeyfield suits Katikati to a tee By Matthew Farrell field of 80 golfers took to the Fairview course last month for a much-anticipated fundraiser towards the establishment of an Abbeyfield House in Katikati. Friday 8th April produced a fabulous day. The weather was perfect from the shotgun start through to the prizegiving, raffles and silent auctions in the clubhouse. Chair of Abbeyfield WboP Incorporated, Carole Parker, says they so appreciate the support of prize sponsors in the community and the supportive team at Fairview. “We’ve had players from Auckland, Taupō, Rotorua, Tokoroa, and Waihī. The majority are from the Western Bay but also across Waikato and be- Coromandel MP Scott Simpson with fundraisers (L-R) yond,” says Carole. One of half a Mikayla Tāmati, Natasja de Graaf, Carole Parker and this eyedozen members of the fundrais- catching acrylic on canvas of an elephant, painted by local ing team, Mikayla Tāmati, says Everdien de Graaf-Wuestenenk. the day went very well, “people have years, with the community so keenly been really happy and they’ve certainly prepared to support the concept as a practical solution,” he says. had a lot of fun.” A site in Katikati has been identified Abbeyfield Houses are affordable, safe, purpose-built accommodation for older and secured. Steps are being taken to people, particularly those on limited in- fundraise to complete the purchase within a two-year timeframe. comes who may be lonely. The team is now displaying donated Coromandel MP Scott Simpson says Abbeyfield fills a gap for those in need of artwork for sale at the Carlton Gallery that lifestyle. “This event has been a huge from 9th-22nd May, thanks to the genersuccess and can only grow in subsequent ous support of Katikati Open Air Art.

Terraced homes aimed at first-timers

By Matthew Farrell he hard-to-reach dream of homeownership near the beach will become a possibility for 25 first home buyers from this month. The latest collaboration between Classic Group and Western Bay Council is at Stage 6 of Kaimai Views in Ōmokoroa. Classic’s regional manager, Nathan Watkins, says Kaimai Terraces will be a mix of two and three-bed terraced twostory house and land lots off Eliza Place, released in stages with first home buyers in mind, some priced below $700,000. “There is a set criteria to meet in order to be eligible to purchase. Construction is about to begin and is estimated to take us until late 2023,” says Nathan. The two-bedroom properties will have one bathroom, one off-street carpark and will span 70 to 77 square meters. The three-bedroom dwellings span 105 square metres, with two off-street carparks, two upstairs bathrooms and a downstairs toilet. Nathan anticipates demand will be extremely strong. “At Classic Builders, we have a simple mission to create more homes for more Kiwis. We are pleased to be doing our bit for accessibility. Those purchasing at Kaimai Terraces will also

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be able to use their Kiwisaver,” Nathan says. The development will comprise five blocks of terraced housing, with rear yards as well as communal green space, community gardens, and a playground but no garaging. They will be managed under a body corporate structure. Classic’s house and land manager Sarah Davidson says terraced housing around a communal green is something a bit new for the area. “The opportunity we are creating here for first home buyers is fantastic, in a market in which they are almost locked out. It would be awesome to get lots of young families in there,” she says. Building consultant Mark Hooper says properties within the price range and location are rare and are forecast to sell in a very short space of time. Western Bay of Plenty District mayor Garry Webber remains full of praise for the initiative. “Kaimai Views is a joint venture that just keeps on giving and is a model that Central Government is acutely aware of due to its success,” he says. Classic Group says Kaimai Views has been developed with first home buyers in mind in almost every stage. The complete subdivision includes 263 lots.

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By Waka Kotahi NZTA onstruction on the eastern side of SH2 is progressing well, with the new layout at Tetley Road visibly taking shape. During April, the construction of pavements and kerbing continues, with the plan to have traffic using the eastern (Tetley Road) side by mid-May. Tetley Road remains temporarily closed between SH2 and Rereatukahia Pā Road until mid-May as construction continues. A detour route is in place through Marshall Road, near Katikati. This section will continue to see road widening and major intersection improvements until mid-2022

The Morton Road roundabout design is almost complete and the team plans to commence early works mid-2022. This intersection is located 2.9km from the next northern roundabout proposed for Lockington Road/Matahui

Road, and 3.8km from the next southern roundabout proposed for Apata Station Road. Early works include the relocation of services, with the main construction works commencing late-2022. The roundabout will take between six to 12 months to complete, depending on external influences such as resources, weather and staffing. Building walls, walls and more walls. If you have driven through any of our sites, you may have seen our crews hard at work building retaining walls, especially along Section 4, Athenree to Tanners Point Road recently. The road corridor north of Katikati is narrow which means there is not a lot of room to widen the existing roadway. In order for us to achieve the desired width of the road, without encroaching on neighbouring property, we need to build retaining walls.

Building these walls is technically challenging, and also significantly changes the look and feel of the road. They are also often built in advance of the main widening works to speed up the construction process. Next time you are driving through, keep an eye out for this work as we complete more of these incredible walls. Thank you to a regular SH2 commuter for taking the time for a shout out to some of the SprayMarks team working on the Waihī to Ōmokoroa safety improvements project. “I would like to pay a compliment to the traffic team working between Ōmokoroa and Katikati, in particular two chaps named Ernst and Neil. “I commute daily and I see these two men working tirelessly from very early

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L-R: Chris Moon and Ian Blunt shake on the deal. PHOTO: Matthew Farrell.

By Matthew Farrell an Blunt can’t bring himself to retire just yet, but he accepts it’s time to slow down after 38 years of contracting in Ōmokoroa. Another local, Chris Moon, is buying Blunty’s business of earthworks, drainage, digger and truck hire. Chris will keep it locally based at the same yard at 471 Ōmokoroa Road under a new brand, ‘Moon Construction and Site Works’. They’ll work alongside one another perhaps for a couple of years. As the former co-owner of Bay Drilling, Chris knows exactly what he’s getting into. “Construction is my trade background, but I have been in business in civil earthworks previously,” Chris says. Born and raised in Katikati, Chris spent ten years in London, then returned to the Western Bay in 2006. He then spent five years in Christchurch on

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By Matthew Farrell ur Georgie was super excited to see Kyle and Marcel reopening the Neighborhood Pizzeria on Thursday 14th April. The place is better with them around again. I had a quick catch up with Marcel. Here’s what he has to say. “We are stoked to be back. I feel like our pizzeria should be part of the community. It’s been a long summer without the vibe for many reasons. “Locals have come to us in numbers and said it’s really good to have us back. And that feels good, really. That’s what a small independent food business is trying to achieve I suppose. At least Kyle doesn’t have to talk about Trump anymore, he can talk about Ukraine instead. “We were closed for nearly five months. We’re lucky that we are little and community-based, rather than in the CBD or with 200 square metres on the Viaduct. We’re a bit more dynamic and able to react to community needs and

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As the elections period progresses, more will be added including candidate profiles and pre-election events so people can learn about who they would like to represent them on Council before they vote. Live events will take place across the District including candidate information sessions, for those thinking of standing, and candidate debates which will also be live-streamed and published on generationchange.nz. “It’s all about making it as easy as possible for our community to access what they need to get involved and feel confident in their voting decision,” says John. “We’re exploring options to make it even easier to vote, as well as how residents can find out where candidates stand on matters that are most important to them and their community.” Council is also exploring how to improve flexibility and accessibility for its new Councillors, to make it easier for those with full-time jobs or other

perspectives, we can have better discussions creating better outcomes for the community that meet everyone’s needs,” says John. Visit generationchange.nz for more information. Article supplied

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By Sarah Hewlett Diprose Warren and Mahoney Architects he journey to develop two new schools within the Ōmokoroa Peninsula is underway. Warren and Mahoney Architects have been appointed by the Ministry of Education to prepare a master plan for the new Primary and Secondary School on the corner of Ōmokoroa and Prole Road. Warren and Mahoney’s team of education sector specialists understand the important relationship between curriculum, community and building design. We recognise that it is no longer enough to consider educational buildings as just spaces for learning, they need to be diverse, interactive environments which inspire, educate and cultivate a strong sense of community and inclusivity. To achieve spaces that support kotahitanga, are welcoming, connected and

centre around quality learning outcomes, it is so important that we hear from you, the community. The community engagement principle emphasises that the curriculum and learning environment should have meaning for students, connect with their wider lives, and engage the support of their families, whānau and communities. We would love you - the community, students, parents and whānau to attend an informal session so our project team can gain a greater understanding of what’s important to you. What makes your community unique? What values would you like to see reflected in your local schools? Warren and Mahoney in conjunction with the Ministry of Education invite you to our informal drop-in engagement session on Saturday 7th May, 10.30am to 1.30pm, Ōmokoroa Library ground floor meeting space, 28 Western Avenue.

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Light work for heavy lifters By Matthew Farrell

cLeod Cranes, Tilt Up Tauranga and Ōmokoroa General Carriers have joined forces to install a large precast concrete slab replacing an old, damaged wooden bridge at Ōmokoroa Golf Club on Thursday 21st April. The three companies donated their goods and services as a sponsorship of the club. The 12.7 tonne factory reject slab, measuring 7.5m by 3.8m, was lifted from a Carriers’ truck and rested right side up on timbers before being moved into position by a basket of chains, and expertly positioned with both safety and precision. McLeod Cranes operator Rob Dunlop says he’s with a good company. “The boss likes to help out where he can. They sponsor the Surf Life Saving for example. There’s a lot of variety in this job. Last week it was bridge beams at Bayfair. Yesterday I was in Hamilton, setting up for today. We do everything from roofing to concrete panels, houses and cabins. It’s always safety first. You’ll see the waratahs and cones, the taped exclusion zone, the hard hats and steel toe caps,” says Rob. President John Marsh (aka Swampy) says members are very grateful for the kindness, which left the golf club with a paperwork bill of $3,000 for a project easily worth ten times the amount. “It’s a big ‘thank you’ from us. Paul Brewer at Tilt Up, and my old mate Curly’s son Scott McLeod have been awesome. We are so very grateful to John Leek at Ōmokoroa Carriers too. The businesses that support us are unbelievable,” says Swampy. A lot of club maintenance is carried out by volunteers, totalling $250,000 of labour last year according to Swampy.

The new bridge was placed across three of the four preexisting old power pole supports, coincidentally the exact width of the precast slab. PHOTOS: Matthew Farrell.

Among this year’s projects at Ōmokoroa Golf Club, Sue Dark recently painted murals on the walls of the toilet block. PHOTOS: Jill Pretty.

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Bylaw changes for waste minimisation estern Bay of Plenty District Council is continuing in its mission to reduce waste in landfill, creating a framework for the events, and building and construction industry, to make minimising waste their business as usual. This follows the newly updated Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw, after the community shared their feedback on the proposals in late 2021. The biggest changes will be for the event management industry. From now, events of more than 500 people in the Western Bay will need to work with Council to create a plan for how they will minimise and deal with the waste created at their function. This includes the use of recyclable, compostable and reusable material. Following the event, organisers also need to report back. Western Bay Mayor Garry Webber says “These changes will create a muchneeded sense of transparency about where our event waste is coming from and where it ends up. They’ll also help event managers and vendors who are keen to do the right thing and recycle and reuse as much as possible. “We know this will take some getting used to, but we also know that our community has taken up the challenge to reduce household waste to landfill through our kerbside collection service, so they’ll be keen to support this wero (chal-

lenge).” Another key bylaw change applies to waste in the building and construction industry. This includes a framework that would allow for compulsory waste management plans for building and construction projects in the future. However, Mayor Garry says more engagement is needed with the local construction industry to determine what types of building works should be subject to this requirement. “Our future work in this space will need to identify appropriate facilities for construction and demolition waste across the District and learn how we can support the industry to recover materials like concrete, timber, plasterboard, brick, and metal.” Another new requirement is that owners/ developers of multi-unit developments need to provide for the management of all waste and recycling generated within the development. This includes creating arrangements for the regular collection of waste, such as that provided by Council’s Kerbside Collective. The updated bylaw came into effect on Monday 11th April 2022. To read the full changes to the Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw visit westernbay.govt.nz/waste-bylaw. Article supplied.

Council forced to allow higher density housing By Matthew Farrell he District Council is asking for urgent feedback on housing density in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke, following central government instructions that Council must change its District Plan by August due to the current housing shortage. The Council says it must plan for future growth, starting with the government’s changes to make it easier to build faster, and to build a variety of houses to suit lifestyles. Central government’s new law (the Resource Management Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters Amendment Act 2021) directs councils to allow three dwellings of up to three storeys or 11 metres on most sections, without needing resource consent. Feedback sessions were being held as we went to press, at Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion on Tuesday 3rd May 4-7pm and Wednesday 4th May 2-5pm. Council has started a series of ongoing community conversations at its new online hub called Your Place. Council says the kōrero is there to tackle the big issues such as climate change, housing, transport networks, and growth. Western Bay of Plenty District Council says there are many ways Council rules affect our everyday lives. Conversations

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Burglaries Between 1st and 4th April, five security fence panels including the concrete bases were stolen from a worksite on Waterford Road, Katikati. On the evening of 4th April an unlocked vehicle parked in Hoggard Place, Katikati was entered and a backpack containing electronics was stolen. On the evening of 10th April, an unlocked vehicle parked at a residential address on Tanners Point Road was entered. No property was stolen from the vehicle. The Ōmokoroa Minimart was again the subject of a burglary. A Mazda Demio stolen in Ōmokoroa was used in the incident. The Western Bay of Plenty was the target of 2 ram raids and another similar burglary on the same night. Mazda Demios and Nissan Tiida’s have again been targeted by offenders in the Western Bay of Plenty. They are travelling into our area to offend so please call Police if you observe any suspicious activity.

Theft A vehicle had all four wheels stolen while it was parked at a local Auto Services shop. At this stage, Police have no lines of inquiry. A suspicious vehicle was noted on Pahoia Road. Unfortunately, no registration number or description of the vehicle was obtained.

Unlawful taking of Motor Vehicles On 21st April a Nissan Tiida was stolen from Ōmokoroa, it was located on Ōmokoroa Road and towed by Police for forensic examination. On 26th April a vehicle has been reported stolen from the community gardens in Katikati. The owner had walked away for a short time and when she returned her vehicle had been stolen.

Arrests and apprehensions Police executed a search warrant at a residential address and a large quantity of cannabis was recovered. An 18-yearold male has been charged with cannabis-related offending. A male was located driving on Carisbrook Street, Katikati and was processed for driving with excess breath alcohol. A 43-year-old Paeroa man was arrested on 30th March and then again the following day for which he was held in custody. He has been charged with Criminal Harassment x 6, dangerous driving, failing to stop and ascertain injury after an accident and driving whilst his licence was suspended. He was remanded on bail until 20th April when he was due to appear in the Tauranga District Court. On the evening of 31st March, a 55year-old Aongatete man was stopped driving a vehicle on Beach Road, Katikati after reports of his poor driving. He has subsequently been charged with driving with 1688 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath. The legal limit is 250. On 2nd April, a 36-year-old Te Puna man was arrested for breaching his bail conditions and he also had a warrant for

his arrest. He was held to appear in court that day. A 31-year-old man has been charged with the theft of a wallet which had been dropped by a customer at a local service station. He was due to appear in the Tauranga District Court on 8th April. On 8th April, a vehicle was stopped by Police and the female driver was processed for driving with excess breath alcohol. On 10th April, a vehicle crashed, and the driver was subsequently processed for driving with excess alcohol and also had his driver’s licence suspended. A female was located and summonsed to court for two shoplifting occurrences. A male was arrested after failing to stop for Police and theft of petrol from a BP Service station in Mount Maunganui. He would appear in the Tauranga District Court later that week. A male with warrants for his arrest was apprehended by a Police dog handler after running from him on the State Highway near Whakamārama. There was an extensive Police operation after a male fled from Police in the Whakamārama area. He was wanted for a serious assault. His vehicle was spiked twice and he was eventually arrested. The 47-year-old man of no fixed abode has been remanded in custody to appear in the Tauranga District Court on 10th May on a number of serious charges including wounding with intent to injure and possession of offensive weapons. A 37-year-old Katikati man has been arrested for theft of meat from a local butchery. The suspect was identified and

was arrested on 27th April. On 20th April, a 21-year-old Kauri Point man was stopped driving his vehicle in Katikati. As a result, he was summoned to appear in the Tauranga District Court on 6th May.

General Police attained a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Rae Road and the State Highway. A van carrying kiwifruit workers failed to stop at the intersection and collided with a southbound vehicle. Luckily there were no injuries. Katikati staff have been very busy with family harm incidents. If you see something, say something. Call 111 if it’s happening now. Call 105 if it is after the event.

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Public to decide which school projects get funding t’s democracy in action when Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council opens public voting on who gets funding from its School Sustainability and Resilience Fund. For the first time, the Regional Council is using participatory budgeting, a process where the public decides how a fixed amount of council funds are spent. Regional Council Director Strategic Engagement Kataraina O’Brien said participatory budgeting is a more inclusive way of deciding where funding goes and can make communities feel more empowered to get

involved in the democratic system. “Handing the funding assessment process over to the public means our community can decide what matters most to them,” says Ms O’Brien. “Around the world, people are trialling participatory budgeting as a way of deepening democracy. We’re excited to see how this plays out with the School Sustainability and Resilience Fund.” The Regional Council has received a whopping 46 applications from schools across the Bay of Plenty, which led to it increasing the total funding available,

from $35,000 to $50,000. “It’s clear that building more resilient schools and educating our rangatahi on climate change is a top priority across the rohe,” she says. “It was important to us that we reflected that and so increased the total amount available to be contested.” Voters will receive $35,000 in virtual funds to allocate to their favourite projects online. The schools that receive the most ‘dollars’ (votes) will then be given actual funds to kickstart their projects. The projects which aren’t successful in the first round of funding will take part in

a second-chance opportunity, where the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Youth Involvement Project team will allocate $15,000. A wide range of projects have been submitted, including a walking school bus, an eco-friendly swimming pool, and a shade for children to keep out of the sun. The public round is open until Saturday 14th May and voting is open to anyone in the Bay of Plenty or elsewhere. To vote visit www.participate.boprc .govt.nz and scroll down to the fund’s tile. Article supplied.

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Ōmokoroa Community Policing Group Charitable Trust By Peter Goad lthough we have experienced less antisocial behaviour recently, there has been a spate of criminal activity. Both the Superette and the Beach Store have been targeted using stolen cars from outside the area, and building tools and equipment have been stolen from vehicles. The many building sites around the peninsula have also attracted attention. If you would like to have more detailed information on criminal and antisocial activity in the area where you live, please consider joining Ōmokoroa Neighbourhood Support. Contact Rachel Millard at nsomokoroa@gmail.com . As a member, you will receive regular news and updates including reports from the Police. The Community Patrol continues to work closely with the Police and has been able to provide useful information which is helping the police with ongoing investigations. The high-resolution dashcam has proved useful in providing good quality images in the dark. Six new patrollers have now com-

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Fresh new dance school in Ōmokoroa and Katikati vibrant hub of dance and performance culture has arrived for young locals in Ōmokoroa and Katikati. Brooke Smith and Tina Halliwell (affectionately known as ‘Teens’) are extremely proud and excited to introduce the Diamond Studios to the Ōmokoroa and Katikati communities. Brooke’s dance journey began at the tender age of two when she started tap dancing under the tutelage of her grandmother and mother. Their family established studio of 28 years, Fulton School of Dance, was formerly based in Auckland. Brooke attained teaching diplomas in tap, jazz, and ballet through Theatrical Dance International and made the decision to pursue a career in full-time dance education. Brooke has continued to work as a dance educator for over 17 years, training dancers across all ages and multiple genres, many of whom have attained awards both nationally and internationally. Tina has been dancing since the age of six. She trained at the NZ School of Dance as a Contemporary major, and has been lucky enough to have a wealth of dance and teaching opportunities in her dance career to date. She has danced for the Canterbury Crusaders, starred in Bollywood films, and hit the stage internationally in South Africa and the United States. Tina has had a lengthy teaching career at a number of schools and dance schools throughout New Zealand, teaching both recreational and competitive

level dancers of all ages and genres since the age of 19. After years of teaching and performing, Brooke and Tina have decided to join forces and create a progressive, cohesive dance school that offers everything a large school has, in these two ever-evolving, and growing, communities. “We feel very strongly about offering the same quality of dance training for smaller communities. Whether a child wishes to become more confident, learn a solo for a competition, dance as part of a troupe, participate in a show, or complete a dance exam, our passion is to nurture and recognise everybody’s different dance journey”, says Brooke. Ōmokoroa will boast two nights of dance classes, based at the modern and spacious Sports Pavillion, located at 28 Western Avenue. The Sports Pavillion offers a large dance space with loads of facilities for dancers, as well as for families, with minimal to no travel required. There is plenty of parking, and parents and siblings can enjoy the myriad of facilities that surround including the library, playground, skate park, and sports field. In the Katikati community, we have secured the Farley Room at the centrally located St Peters Anglican Church, located at 2 Carisbrooke Street. This wonderful venue is near the library and vibrant town centre. The Farley room has a great dance feel about it and is easily accessible to the Katikati community, as well as being handy to the local schools.

L-R: Tina Halliwell and Brooke Smith. PHOTO: Supplied.

“We are so eager to now have an opportunity to watch our wonderful young community members grow not only as dancers, but as strong confident leaders, and future performers. I have been lucky enough to have had a wonderful dance career, and now the joy is truly being able to watch that passion grow within

our youngsters. It feels extra sentimental too when you can bring those opportunities to smaller communities as well” says Tina. Enrolments and registrations can be achieved by visiting the website www.diamondstudios.co.nz Article supplied.

Help Tongan kids play tennis he volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga in late December caused disruption to courts and equipment for the Tongan tennis community, in particular its young players. We are supporting Tennis NZ in a drive to gather pre-loved tennis rackets and spare balls for Tongan kids.

We have a donation box in our storage locker. If you attend a club day please pass your donations to the duty person. Otherwise, contact us at omokoroactc@gmail.com and someone will be in touch to gather your donation. This donation drive will run during April and May.

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Victor early success at Boat Club he couple now running Skippers Restaurant at Ōmokoroa Boat Club say they’ve been overwhelmed by public support and have been extremely busy in their first month. Victor Wilson and Sara Laugesen say they appreciate the patience they’ve been shown as they’ve been overwhelmed at times, and operating at the limit of what’s possible - recruiting additional staff as they go. Sara’s transitioned from accounting and admin at a computer screen to 20,000 steps per day from the till to seating and serving an endless flow of breakfast, lunch and dinner tables. “The new cabinet food is bringing Skippers a different kind of customer. Some say they have never been here before for a coffee and cake or slice. We are not just a restaurant, there’s something for every budget at all times of the day - whether that’s a lamb filo, a sausage roll, vege frittata, or a club sandwich and hot chips,” says Victor. “It’s hard to know what our normal will be. We’ve had some great weather, public holidays and school holidays, and Mothers

Day to come,” says Sara. “Today we had 200 customers for the kitchen. We aim for a 15 to 20-minute maximum wait. It’s five or six minutes if we are less busy. As a breakfast chef, I know people want quick service as well as quality food ready to serve,” says Victor. Victor has worked at half a dozen top Italian restaurants in and around Tauranga since 2008, as well as helping establish Nourish in Te Puna from 2011 usually holding down two jobs. He says Sara has been his cornerstone with Skippers, and his German chef Volker also needs a serious shout out for his exceptional work. “You can’t compare to this location. What an absolutely beautiful office view; we saw orcas today. We are getting to know members and regular customers and they patiently accept there is a limit to what we can humanly achieve as new operators here,” says Sara. Skippers is open Thursday to Sunday from 9am to 8.30pm with a cabinet and hot chips menu from 2pm to 4pm on weekdays, and 2.30pm to 4pm on weekends.

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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

Homewood Park Tennis Club 9am start. 30A Park Road, Katikati. New members welcome. Email katikati.tennis@outlook.com. Ōmokoroa Playcentre Behind Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9am-12.30pm. omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz Pilates Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion. 9.1510.15am. Contact Claudia 021 192 7706. ‘Move It’ Fitness at Whakamārama Hall. 9am. $5 or $25 per term. Class runs for about 45 minutes. Phone Caryn 021 133 5390. Fitness Fun Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9.3010.30am. Contact Gloria on 021 139 2448. Scrabble at both Ōmokoroa Library and Pātuki Manawa. 10am. Refreshments provided. Free. Postnatal Support Group 10am-12pm. Bethlehem Birthing Centre. All parents and caregivers of children under two are welcome. Starts back 10th Feb. Phone 549 4522. Keep On Your Feet Strength and balance classes for older adults. 11am-noon Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Sharnie 021 1118617. Western Bay Museum Guided Tour 11am. WBOP residents and ratepayers FREE. 32 Main Rd, Katikati. Ph 07 549 0651 Justice of the Peace clinic 11am-1pm at Waihī Library, 40 Rosemont Street. Ōmokoroa Indoor Bowls 1pm for 1.30pm play Ōmokoroa Settler’s Hall. Contact Ruth Hamilton 571 1564. Justice of the Peace clinic 1-3pm Ōmokoroa Library & Service Centre. Scottish Country Dancing 1-3 pm. St Peter’s Anglican Church, Beach Road. $4. All ages, no partner required. Call Douglas 021 0244 6099. Bolivia Katikati Christian Centre, Henry Road. 1-4pm. Some knowledge of canasta useful but not essential. Contact Christine Sherriff 549 5601 or 027 434 9842. Movie Matinee 1.30pm at the Arts Junction, Katikati. Tickets $10. Limited seats. 549 5250. Bridge Club Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion afternoons. Call Lyn Chaston 022 165 0820 lynchaston@btinternet.com Dance Fit Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 5.30-6.30. Call Kylie 022 071 2794.

IGIRLZ Fun adventure and learning for girls 8 - 11. 6-7.30pm Ōmokoroa Community Church Hall. Call 548 2515. Yoga Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 6.15-7.45pm. Contact Mollie 021 177 8018. Table Tennis Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Seniors (18+) 7-9pm. $3 per single, $5 per couple. Inc supper. White-sole shoes preferred. Call Bruce Lauchlan on 548 1741. Social indoor netball term time at 6pm. Apata Community Hall - Pahoia School. Ages 11+. $5 per night. Beginners welcome. Contact Kirsten 022 535 1530. ITF Taekwon-do classes at Te Puna School Hall. 6-7.30pm. Self defence, self confidence, fitness. First 2 weeks free. George 022 437 4403. Cards 500 7pm at Ōmokoroa Bowling Club. $3 incl tea and biscuits. Prizes/raffles monthly. Carpooling from Katikati available. Call Lorraine Taylor on 548 1404. Indoor Bowls 7pm at Waihī Beach RSA. Contact Grant on 027 475 0556.

TUESDAYS

Social Tennis Waihī Beach Tennis Club 8.30/ 9 am start. All year. Casual & new players welcome. Call Kevin 027 273 5655. Te Puna Quarry Park clearing, planting and weed control from 8am and from 1.30pm. Contact Shirley on 552 2707. Ōmokoroa Playcentre Behind Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9am-noon. omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz Te Puna Playcentre 9am-noon term times only. 225 Te Puna Road. Contact te.puna@Playcentre.org.nz Te Puna Tennis Club casual tennis. 9am start. Casual and new players welcome. Contact Catherine tptennisclub@gmail.com or 021 506 855. Mainly Music Ōmokoroa Pavilion 9.30am in term times. $4 per family. Tamryn on 576 5387. Pahoia Creative Fibre Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays at 10am. Learn to spin, weave, felt, knit, crochet and more. Call Alison 022 0849 348.

Tai Chi 9.30-10.30am Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Trevor on 022 322 3410 or Anne 548 0763. Keep on your Feet strength & balance for older adults. 10.15-11.15am Catholic Church Hall, 89 Beach Road, Katikati. Sharnie 021 111 8617. Keep on your Feet seated fitness for older adults. 11.30-noon. Catholic Church Hall, 89 Beach Road, Katikati. Sharnie 021 111 8617. Justice of the Peace clinic at Waihī Beach Library 11am-noon. Waihī Beach Bowls at Memorial RSA Bowling Club. Roll-up, names in by 12.30 for 1 o’clock start. All welcome. Bowls and coaching available. Contact 021 0220 4040, 027 863 1349, waihibeachbowls@gmail.com Ōmokoroa Bowling Club 12.30 to 4pm. 30 Hamurana Road. Beginners and visitors welcome. $5. Ph 021 255 6415. Mahjong Circle 1pm at the Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion, Western Avenue. Call Denise on 548 1385 or Margaret 548 2126. Wise & Wonderful Arts & crafts, games and afternoon tea for seniors. Pick up and drop off available in Katikati area. 1.30-3pm at Katikati Community Centre. Gold coin. Contact 549 0399 or info@katikaticommunity.nz Therapeutic Tai Chi for beginners. Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 2.45-3.45pm. One free trial class then $7. Contact Karin 548 1787 or baysyoga@xtra.co.nz Teen Advisory Board Plan, promote and implement programs and events for teens. Year 7 to 13 students. 3.30-4.30pm during the school term at Pātuki Manawa. Gentle Yoga & Qi Gong at Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 4–5.30pm. One free trial class then $12. Concessions available. Contact: Karin 548 1787 or baysyoga@xtra.co.nz Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 6-8pm. Contact Sharon Parker on 027 261 9517. Ōmokoroa Indoor Bowls 6.30pm for 7pm play Ōmokoroa Settler’s Hall. Contact Ruth Hamilton 571 1564. Katikati Toy Library 7pm-8pm at the back of the Christian Centre on Henry Rd, Katikati. FB: ‘Katikati Toy Library’, text 027 551 5589 or E: katikatitoylibrary@gmail.com

WEDNESDAYS

Kaimai Ramblers day tramp. Good standard of fitness required, boots recommended. Call Lisa 021 044 6449, or Kevin 021 0200 6306. Homewood Park Tennis Club 9am start. 30A Park Road, Katikati. New members welcome. Phone Cushla 027 414 2587. Pilates Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 9.15-10.15. Contact Claudia 021 192 7706. Community Tai Chi Waihī Beach RSA 9.30am during school terms. Contact Trish 021 482 842. ‘Move It’ Fitness at Whakamārama Hall. 9am. $5 or $25 per term. Class runs for about 45 minutes. Phone Caryn 021 133 5390. Knit & Natter at both Ōmokoroa Library and Pātuki Manawa, Katikati. 10am. Free. Stepping Up free computer classes at Katikati Library. Wednesdays/Thursdays. Book on 571 8008 or www.steppingup.nz Fitness League exercise, movement, dance, for posture, strengthening & stretching. All ages & abilities. 10am Memorial Hall, Katikati. Phone Pam 549 4799. Ōmokoroa Artists Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 10.45am-3.30pm. $4. Contact Jill 548 0139 or Facebook page: Ōmokoroa Artists. Katikati Bowling Club Combined Roll-up. 1pm start. Names in by 12.45pm. Coaching available. 8 Park Rd, Katikati. Phone 549 0103. Adults Dance & Move 12.30pm St Peter’s Church, Beach Road, Katikati. Many styles of fun dance. Contact Gaye on gayehemsley@gmail.com, 577 1753 or 027 274 8753. Katikati Toy Library 2.30pm-4pm at the back of the Christian Centre on Henry Rd, Katikati. FB: ‘Katikati Toy Library’, text 027 551 5589 or E: katikatitoylibrary@gmail.com Grow On Seedlings Club Katikati Community Centre 3-4pm 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of month, term time. Intro to gardening for children aged 6-10 years. Call Janet 021 0236 7038. Western Bay Museum Guided Tour 2pm. WBOP residents and ratepayers FREE. 32 Main Rd, Katikati. Ph 07 549 0651.

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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. Ōmokoroa Athletics Club 4.15–5pm (3–6 years) and 5.15- 6.45pm (7–14 years) at Western Ave Sports Grounds. Wrestling Katikati Primary age 5.30-6.30pm, College age/seniors 6.30pm-8pm. Bring a drink bottle. A&P Hall, Major Street. Text Ross 027 256 4470. Twilight tennis at Te Puna Tennis Club. 6pm start. Contact Catherine tptennisclub@gmail.com or 021 506 855. Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 6-8pm. Contact Sharon Parker on 027 261 9517. Te Puna Community Library in the School library 6.30-7.30pm. Justice of the Peace clinic 6.30-7.30pm Te Puna School Library. Yoga Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 7-8pm. Contact Sarah 021 022 19892. Quiz Night Waihī Beach Hotel, 60 Wilson Road. 7-9.30pm. Casual Soccer at 7.15pm at Western Ave Sports Grounds bottom field. Over 12 years old. Call Hamish on 552 6427.

THURSDAYS

Katikati drop-in Community Breakfasts 7.30-8.30am. Baptist Church, 2 Wedgewood St, Katikati. Free entry. All welcome. Pick Up/Drop Off Service and shower facilities available. 549 0399. Ōmokoroa Playcentre Behind Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9am-noon. omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz Tai Chi 9.30-11.00am. Te Puna Memorial Hall. Contact David 027 222 2824. Tai Chi 9.30-10.30am Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Call Trevor on 022 322 3410 or Anne 548 0763. Katikati Embroidery Group 10am St Pius Church, Beach Road, Katikati. Call Jenny 027 285 1758. Adult Colouring-in at Pātuki Manawa. 10am. Refreshments provided. Free. Tai Chi for beginners Sports Pavillion, Western Ave, Ōmokoroa 10-11am. Call Sabine 021 1388770 or tetzlaffsabine@gmail.com.

Preschool Storytime ‘Read Sing Move’ at 10am at Katikati Library. Caregivers, please stay with your children. Free to attend. Ōmokoroa Community Garden working bee. 10-noon. Hamurana Road, south entrance to Ōmokoroa Point School. Weather permitting. Diabetes NZ Drop-in group 10-noon 177a Fraser Street, Tauranga. 571 3422 tauranga@diabetes.org.nz Justice of the Peace clinic 10am-12pm at Ōmokoroa Library & Service Centre. Western Bay Museum Guided Tour 11am. WBOP residents and ratepayers FREE. 32 Main Rd, Katikati. Ph 07 549 0651. Pilates Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 11.30am12.30pm. Contact Claudia 021 192 7706. Rummikub at Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd, Katikati. 1pm start, $3 per person. Te Puna Quarry Park clearing, planting and weed control 1-4pm. Contact Shirley 552 2707. Scottish Country Dancing Bethlehem Hall, 1.15-3.15pm. Call Heather 021 185 5747. Line Dancing Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Beginners 1-3pm. Call Joce 021 486 265. Brick Club Afterschool LEGO sessions in Ōmokoroa Library 2.45-4.45pm. ITF Taekwon-do classes at Te Puna School Hall. 6-7.30pm. Self defence, self confidence, fitness. First 2 weeks free. George 022 437 4403. Social Dancing Ballroom, Latin, Rock n Roll, Salsa. 7pm Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. $5. Contact Angela 027 246 1624. Ōmokoroa Songsters Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall during school terms from 7-8:30pm. Contact Jan Murray 548 2452, Alison Badger 548 1544. Katikati Concert Band 7-9pm, Katikati Bowling Club. We welcome all ages and experience. Contact Mick 021 217 1780. Bridge Club Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion in the evening. Call Lyn Chaston 022 165 0820 lynchaston@btinternet.com Katikati Toastmasters Club Communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater selfconfidence and personal growth. 7.30pm on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays at the Community Centre, Beach Road. Contact 544 5989.

FRIDAYS

Social Tennis Waihī Beach Tennis Club 8.30/ 9 am start. All year. Casual & new players welcome. Call Kevin 027 273 5565. Friends of the Blade direct message the Facebook: Friends of the Blade or email noelenetaylor57@gmail.com Ladies Singles Tennis 9am at Ōmokoroa Tennis Club, Western Ave, Ōmokoroa. Enjoy some competitive but fun games. Line Dancing Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. General session 9am-noon. Call Shirley on 548 1633. Ōmokoroa Playcentre Behind Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9am-12.30pm. omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz Preschool Storytime ‘Read Sing Move’ at 10am at Ōmokoroa Library. Caregivers, please stay with your children. Free to attend. Justice of the Peace clinic 10am-noon Bethlehem Community Church, 138 Moffat Road. Justice of the Peace clinic 10am-noon Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Road. Ōmokoroa Friendship Club Ōmokoroa Community Church Hall 10am-12.15pm for $4. Morning tea and lunch provided. Drop in or call Barbara Walls on 548 2899. Ōmokoroa Singles over 60s meet for friendship, outings, etc. Coffee 11am at Ōmokoroa Boat Club or email Ōmokoroa.Senior.Singles@gmail.com Waihī Beach Bowls at Memorial RSA Bowling Club. Roll-up, names in by 12.30 for 1 o’clock start. All welcome. Bowls and coaching available. Contact 021 0220 4040, 027 863 1349, waihibeachbowls@gmail.com Bolivia Cards Ōmokoroa Bowling Club 12.45pm. Enquires to Janet on janetandwillie@kinect.co.nz or Linley on 218 7003. Katikati Senior Citizens Indoor Bowls 12.45pm at Katikati Memorial Hall. Contact Heather 549 1008. Cards 500 at Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd, Katikati. 1-4pm. $2 per person. Katikati Plant & Produce Market A&P Showgrounds 3.30-5.30pm. Contact Pauline Van Rijen 549 2449.

SATURDAYS

Yoga at Ōmokoroa Pavilion 8-9am. $80 for 8 weeks. Contact Natasha on 021 735 327. www.natrainwellness.com Junior Tennis Coaching at Ōmokoroa Tennis Club. Members and Non-members welcome. Visit omokoroatennis.com for information and to book. Grow On Katikati 9.30-10.30 Pick up/drop off seeds and seedlings for community food resiliency. Next to Katikati Community Centre. growonkatikati@gmail.com Ōmokoroa Toy Library 9.30-11am behind the Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Te Puna Community Library in the School library 10am-noon. Ōmokoroa Community Garden working bee. 10-noon. Hamurana Road, south entrance to Ōmokoroa Point School. Weather permitting. Western Bay Museum Guided Tour Noon. WBOP residents and ratepayers FREE. 32 Main Rd, Katikati. Ph 07 549 0651 Ōmokoroa Bowling Club 12.30 to 4pm. 30 Hamurana Road. Beginners and visitors welcome. $5. Ph 021 255 6415. Homewood Park Tennis Club 1pm start. 30A Park Road, Katikati. New members welcome. Phone Michael 027 473 1540. Katikati Bowling Club Combined Roll-up. 1-3pm. Names in by 12.45pm please. All welcome. Coaching available. 8 Park Rd, Katikati. Phone 549 0103. Boomerang Bags Katikati Sew reusable fabric community shopping bags. Txt Robyn on 021 158 4038 to join or donate fabric. Every other Saturday from 9th April at Katikati College Fabric Tech Room from 1pm. Masks required. Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 2-4pm. Contact Sharon Parker on 027 261 9517.

SUNDAYS

Ōmokoroa Cricket 20 overs from 1pm every second Sunday at Western Ave. BYO picnic. FB: @omokoroacricket Jam session Waihī Beach Hotel, 60 Wilson Road. 4-7pm. Everyone welcome.

There’s lots happening in Ōmokoroa! Come kōrero with us at the first information session of 2022. Thursday 26 May 2022, 5pm – 7pm Ōmokoroa Pavilion (Social Room), 28 Western Ave, Ōmokoroa This drop-in information session is your opportunity to meet with Council during the course of the Ōmokoroa Peninsula Projects, find out more about the projects, and ask any specific questions you may have.

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Monthly meetings and one-off events. Every effort has been made to be accurate, but please check information with event organisers. Sat 7th May Ōmokoroa MenzShed open day 9 am to 1 pm at 7 Prole Road. Contact Mike Hayden 021 247 8057.

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

Sat 7th & Sun 8th May Bush Skills for Women course Day 1 only or 2 day option. 8.30am - 2.30pm Whakamārama area (BOP). Contact Anja at anjaoutdoors@gmail.com

Sun 1st Movie: West Side Story at the boutique Junction Theatre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. 1.30pm. Tickets $10 / $7.50 Gold Card. Ph 07 549 1658.

Sat 7th Grow On Katikati Crop Swap Swap excess produce, seeds, seedlings, preserves, jams, baking etc. 1st Saturday of the month. Garden shed beside Katikati Community Centre on Beach Rd, 9.30-10.30am. Call Jizzy on 549 2337 or Marie on 07 9297906.

Sun 1st Katikati Folk Open Mic 3pm every 1st Sunday of the month. Blackboard (open mic) session at Forta Leza, 2656 Main Highway, Aongatete. Mon 2nd U3A Art Group 10am-noon every 1st and 3rd Monday at Waihī Bowling Club. $2. Bring your own materials. Contact Jose Jebb 027 457 0242.

Sat 7th Ōmokoroa new school consultation 10.30am to 1.30pm, Ōmokoroa Library ground floor meeting space, 28 Western Avenue.

Mon 2nd Bethlehem/Te Puna Lions Club at Te Puna Community Centre Hall, Tangitū Road. 1st and 3rd Monday evenings from 6.00pm. Contact Colin 576 9110.

Sun 8th Mothers’ Day

Sun 8th Te Puna School Pump Bike Track opening and Lions Club Family Bike Day Registration starts 9am at Te Puna School. Entertainment, refreshments, raffles, prizes, etc.

Tue 3rd Book Buzz Come and share your favourite reads with other book lovers. 10am on the 1st Tuesday at Pātuki Manawa.

Sun 8th Sunday Scribblers Working on memoirs. Fun writing exercises to warm up. 2nd Sunday of each month 11am-12.30pm Chrome Cafe, 3 Wharawhara Road, Katikati. Contact Gaye on gayehemsley@gmail.com 577 1753 or 027 274 8753.

Wed 4th Aongatete Forest Project working bee. Top of Wright Road. 9am-12.30pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesday morning of the month. Visit aongateteforest.org/join.

Wed 4th May Have a Go with Ōmokoroa Artists Working with Clay with Hanneke de Graaf. 9am-noon. $20 materials included. Contact Karin Brown baysyoga@xtra.co.nz or phone/ text on 027 486 0736. Bookings essential.

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

Wed 4th Waihī Beach FOCUS Group 10am at Waihī Beach RSA. Interesting speakers, interesting conversation and of course interesting people. Every 1st Wednesday.

Tue 10th Ōmokoroa Photography Club Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion Social Room. All levels welcome. 7-9pm on 2nd Tuesday of the month. Contact omokoroaphotoclub@gmail.com

Thu 5th Business Breakfast Katikati Taiao presents ‘New Social Enterprise Start-up’ at Patuki Manawa, Main Road, Katikati. 7am8am. RSVP to info@katchkatikati.org.nz

Wed 11th Ōmokoroa & Districts Lions Club 6pm at Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Contact Keith and Rosemary Searle on 548 2117.

Thu 5th Ōmokoroa Peninsula Club 9.30am. 1st Thursday of the month at the Ōmokoroa Community Church (excl Dec/Jan). Contact Geoff Gripton on 548 1027 or Fred Hartley 548 1939.

Wed 11th Katikati Herb Society Every 2nd Wednesday at 7pm at St Paul’s church. Contact Fiona 022 684 5178.

Thu 12th Friends of Puketoki Trapping/checking every 2nd Thursday. Meet at Leyland Road carpark. Call John Budden 548 1180 or Terry Edwards 552 6222.

Thu 5th Seniors supports, allowances and rights advisory service. The Old Library, Ōmokoroa 10am-1pm. Every 1st Thursday. No appointment necessary.

Thu 12th Ōmokoroa Business Network meeting. 9am on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Contact omokoroabusinessnetwork@gmail.com for details.

Fri 6th Fashion Show at Athenree Homestead 2pm start. Tickets $25 from Ebony Boutique, Waihī Beach, Tailored Hair in Cherry Court, Katikati or on 027 863 4209.

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Thu 12th Emergency preparedness drop in sessions every 2nd Thursday at The Centre – Pātuki Manawa, Katikati 10am-noon. Visit westernbay.govt.nz/community/civil-defence

Fri 6th May Albi and the Wolves playing Katikati Folk Club, Arts Junction, 7pm for a 7.30 start. Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for casuals.

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Thu 12th Katikati Genealogy Group meets on the 2nd Thursday at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 1 Mulgan Street at 1.30pm. $5. New members welcome. Contact Jeanette 027 348 3259. Fri 13th Family Planning appointments 10-1pm and drop-in 1.30-4pm. To book call 578 8539. Katikati Midwives Rooms 14 Jocelyn Street, Katikati. Every 2nd Friday. See familyplanning.org.nz

Fri 13th Bethlehem Night Market every 2nd Friday from 5.30-8.30pm at Bethlehem Hall. Facebook: cnmbethlehem or contact Jen on 021 672 281 cnmbethlehem@gmail.com. Sat 14th Katikati Moggies Market Second Saturday each month 9am to 12pm Katikati Memorial Hall. Your local monthly market. Support local, buy local. E: moggiesmarket21@gmail.com Sun 15th Movie: Belfast at the boutique Junction Theatre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. 1.30pm. Tickets $10 / $7.50 Gold Card. Ph 07 549 1658.

Sun 15th Katikati Folk Club Jam sessions 5pm 3rd Sunday of the month. Informal jam sessions at Forta Leza, 2656 SH2, Aongatete. Sun 15th Friendship Force Ōmokoroa Setters’ Hall 3rd Sunday evening of the month. Ph Jonathan on 572 2091.

Mon 16th U3A Art Group 10am-noon every 1st and 3rd Monday at Waihī Bowling Club. $2. Bring your own materials. Contact Jose Jebb 027 457 0242. Mon 16th 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.

Tue 17th Book Buzz Share your favourite reads with other book lovers. 10am every 3rd Tuesday at Ōmokoroa Library. Tue 17th Innovation Garden Club 1.303pm every 3rd Tuesday. Waihī Beach RSA. Contact 027 289 7674 or innovationgardenclub@gmail.com

Wed 18th Aongatete Forest Project working bee. Top of Wright Road. 9am12.30pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesday morning of the month. Visit aongateteforest.org/join Wed 18th Business After Five Hosted by Katch Katikati. All welcome. The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. 5pm. Free event.

Thu 19th Fun Mixed Doubles Ōmokoroa Tennis Club, Western Ave. Third Thursday of the month from 5.30-7.30pm. Thu 19th Café Scientifique Fungi Fetish with Shirley Kerr, MNZM, expert on fungi, lichens, liverworts and mosses. Her photographic collection of these forest

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Fri 20th Death Cafe 1.30-3pm at Katikati Community Centre, every 3rd Friday of the month. We talk openly about death and dying, how we experience end of life and the fear, grief and questions that come with it.

Fri 20th Thank Whakamārama It’s Friday 3rd Friday of the month from 6-9 pm. All welcome. Bring your dinner and meet the community. Whakamārama Hall.

Sat 21st Katikati Artisan Market 9am-1pm Chrome Cafe, 3 Wharawhara Road, Katikati. 3rd Saturday of the month.

Tue 24th Staying Safe refresher driving course for seniors 10am-2.15pm. Morning tea provided. Bring your own lunch. Bookings essential via Age Concern on 578 2631.

Thu 26th Ōmokoroa Business Network meeting. 9am on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Contact omokoroabusinessnetwork@gmail.com for details.

Thu 26th Probus Club of Ōmokoroa 9.3011.30am at Ōmokoroa Setters’ Hall every 4th Thursday of the month. Contact Wavyne 548 1233 or Jean 548 2239.

Sat 28th Ōmokoroa Markets 9am to noon. Last Saturday each month except Dec. Crafts, art, produce, bbq, plants, car boot and much more. E: omokoroamarket@gmail.com

Sat 28th Katikati Lions Garage Sale 9amnoon at the containers behind Caltex, Main Rd. Indoor & outdoor furniture, tools & more. 4th Saturday. Call David 027 549 0168.

Sat 28th May The Power to Change Your Mind by Dr. Vinyl Burns - not a real doctor. The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. 7.30pm. $20.

Sun 29th Movie: Home By Christmas at the boutique Junction Theatre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. 1.30pm. Tickets $10 / $7.50 Gold Card. Ph 07 549 1658.

Sun 29th Pest Trap Library at the container next to Whakamārama Hall 3-5pm. Last Sunday of the month.

Tue 31st Katikati Green Drinks An apolitical social networking event for anyone interested in sustainability and all things green. All welcome. 5pm. Free event. The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Sun 5th June Athenree Tea at Athenree Homestead. Tea/coffee, fresh scones jam and cream) 11am to 3pm on the first Sunday of the month until December.

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Enjoy the new Trig Trail views ew and improved views from atop Waihī Beach’s Trig Trail can now be added to your to-do list. The popular trig trail was opened again in time for Easter weekend following logging operations within the trig trail summit area. Western Bay of Plenty District Council Reserves and Facilities Projects and Assets Manager, Scott Parker says contractors have worked hard to ensure the trail is open and everyone can get outside and enjoy one of the many beautiful trails in the Western Bay. “We’re excited to reopen part of the closed trail network and thank everyone for their patience while tree felling took place. The views promise to be even more spectacular with the pine

The new view from atop the Trig Trail, looking out over Waihī Beach. PHOTO: Supplied.

trees removed,” says Scott. But please note, while the Trig Trail and Dam Loop Trails are open – the Trig

Wetland project restores environment

Trail is only suitable for walking or running, bikes are welcome on the Dam Loop Trail. Dogs are allowed, but please keep them on a lead near the farm boundary and keep your dog to the open trail area only. “The new Forest Loop Trail is not open yet as the forest harvesting is still active in that area. There are barriers and signs in place for your protection. For your safety please keep to the open areas only,” says Scott. Council is looking to temporarily open the new Forest Loop Trail over winter

while the forestry work is on hold. And once forestry work is completed and the trails resurfaced, the Forest Loop will fully open later in 2022 and form part of a new Trig Loop Trail experience. The forestry harvest is helping to pay for reserve improvements such as planting native species and construction of new trails. This funding, along with the Waihī Beach Cycle Trails Trust which has raised $100,000 to date, is helping create new trails in the area. Article supplied.

Saltmarsh and grazing land will once again provide a refuge for native birds. PHOTO: Supplied.

he tide has filled the new īnanga (whitebait) spawning habitat at the Waiau wetland marking the development of the final stage of the 60-plus hectare Athenree Wildlife Refuge. At a site blessing in late February, project partners and iwi representatives walked the land to view the completed ponds and channels. The earthworks have begun the process of transforming 5.3 hectares of salt marsh and grazing land into a wetland that once planted will also provide a refuge for native birds. The project is a partnership between members of the three hapū of Katikati: Ngāi Tauwhao, Ngāti Te Wai and Ngāi Tamawhariua, along with local kura, Waka Kotahi, Te Papa Atawhai Department of Conservation, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Councillor Norm Bruning, and Western Bay of Plenty District Council. Senior Project Manager for the SH2 Waihī to Ōmokoroa safety improvements project Chris Farnsworth said the wetland restoration project has brought to-

gether tangata whenua, government departments and local and regional councils through “a common vision”. Waka Kotahi and Bay of Plenty Regional Council have shared the costs and the Department of Conservation has provided the land, while iwi will contribute much of the ongoing environmental work. The process of restoring the mana and mauri of this culturally and environmentally significant wetland will provide positive opportunities for mana whenua in the future. This will be a site where local kura (schools) can learn about the taiao (environment) and use it as a wānanga site for learning mātauranga (knowledge). The local hapū environmental team Kaimai Kauri will continue to support this project in partnership with the Department of Conservation. Planned work on the wetland will involve planting natives and keeping pests out, to provide a space where the ecology thrives. Article supplied.

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Richard’s Seat at Puketoki Reserve n Leyland Road, there is a car park at the entrance to the reserve. At the side of the car park is a grassy area with a pou to mark Te

Weranga. There is a second grassy area downstream which contains a seat carved with ‘Richards Seat’. Richard was born a perfect baby.

Richard’s Seat, in Puketoki Reserve. PHOTO: Supplied.

He contracted viral meningitis as a 6-month-old baby and he suffered significant brain damage. His left arm was in permanent spasm. He could not control his legs to stand or walk. He lost his memory centre. This meant he lived in the moment. He could not remember yesterday or envisage tomorrow. He could overcome his limitations only through hard work and refusing to give up. He was epileptic. For all that, he had personality and a delicious smile and chuckle. He was appreciated and dearly loved. He was determined to use his abilities to achieve his goals. He first moved by rolling to find a toy. He learned to use his good right hand to sit up. Then he learned to move his weight to ‘bottom shuffle’ from place to place. The Special School taught him to lever himself into a chair using his elbow and to drag his feet under him. He learned to hold a cup and feed him-

self with a spoon. His favourite toy was a tractor which he held in his mouth, then used his good hand to spin the wheels. Over the years he learned ‘Donalds’, ‘Wiggles’, ‘More’(drink), ‘Noodles’(food) as any boy would. By ten years old he learned to control an electric wheelchair with a single joystick control. This opened the world for him and his family. In 2003 he moved to Whakamārama and attended day programs at IHC, Tauranga, He loved this life. On 25th August 2015, he died aged 33 years after an accident at home. His family donated this seat to Whakamārama as a refuge in times of stress to sit and recover in delightful tranquillity so close to nature. The mana in the seat is to support and encourage us to persevere no matter how great our burdens are, as Richard did. Article supplied.

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change of season is coming and the Friends of the Blade volunteers are getting ready for it. Winter may be a time when rats and possums seem less active in the bush, but volunteers are working to make their traplines more effective at reducing predator numbers. Fewer predators at this time of year will mean more birds; more food so they can maintain their condition for spring breeding and more adult pairs to boost

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the numbers of chicks making it through next summer. Volunteers have been fixing ramps to the tree-mounted traps so possums can climb to the traps more easily. They have also installed automatic traps that regularly drip a tasty lure onto a ramp below the trap, then reset themselves after each kill. They have cleared the bush tracks to make easier access to the traplines. Winter rain can turn large sections of the ATV tracks into deep, muddy pools so

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some of the trapping days have turned into work days as volunteers have dug drains so everyone will get home with their boots dry. Recently installed nesting boxes may be creating some interest among the ruru population. One adult bird was spotted in an area very close to one of the new boxes, perhaps checking out a new neighbourhood. He was discreetly watching a volunteer working on his trapline. Every volunteer gets a big thrill from bird sightings, particularly a sighting of such a silent, nocturnal hunter during daylight. Finally, to support volunteers for the coming year, Friends of the Blade held a ‘Refresher and Training’ day at the Whakamārama Hall. It was a chance to discuss new technologies, to practise on

new traps, swap yarns and meet the other volunteers over a potluck dinner. New smartphone apps will allow volunteers to record data, pinpoint their location and enhance their safety while in the bush. The tech experts among the group held workshops to demonstrate how they work. Even if it was a new area of technology for some, the group is committed to a ‘work smarter’ kaupapa and welcomes improvements that make predator control more effective. The result is what makes it worthwhile. Anyone who is interested in joining a small and enthusiastic management group or our larger pool of equally enthusiastic predator control volunteers is very welcome to contact us for more information by emailing friendsoftheblade@gmail.com

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Volunteers Bill Reeves and Craig Watson improve access to their traplines. PHOTO: Lyndy Wickham.

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Te Puna pump track opening By Alexia Skipper-Jones ood things come to those who wait”, and the tamariki and rangatahi of Te Puna School, and the wider community, have certainly been patient. Now it’s time to celebrate our two-year bike track project with the community, now that the final stage, The Pump Track, is complete. We are very excited to announce the official opening of the Te Puna School and community bike, scooter, and skate track on Mother’s Day, Sunday 8th May, from 9am. In addition, the Lions Club of Bethlehem/Te Puna is hosting a Family Bike Day. The Te Puna PTA, Board of Trustees, partners, and friends are extremely

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Pump Track opening schedule When: Mother’s Day, Sunday 8th May. Where: Te Puna School. Ride registration: 9am-9.45am ($10 adult, $5 children 15 and under, $20 family). Official opening: 9.30am. Ride starts: 10am (up to 2-hour duration). Noon: major prize, raffle and spot prizes drawn.

Community funding up for grabs t’s time for Western Bay groups to start putting together their applications for the chance at a slice of two community funds. Applications for Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Community Matching Fund and Facilities in the Community Fund are now open. The Community Matching Fund has $140,000 up for grabs, which includes $40,000 for environmental projects and $100,000 for general projects that make a positive difference for the Western Bay community. The only catch - groups will need to ‘match’ the cash grant they’re seeking from Council– be it in volunteer hours, cash, or in-kind contributions. This year $74,000 is also available from the Facilities in the Community Fund, which is aimed specifically at developing or upgrading recreational facilities available for public use on non-public land. The facility must be in response to population growth in the area. Council’s Community Manager David Pearce says the two funds provide a much-needed financial boost to get community projects over the line, especially when many not-for-profit groups have been hit hard financially due to Covid-19. “It’s a tough time, and there are so many great projects waiting for that last piece of the puzzle,” says David. “Over the years, we’ve seen some amazing projects come to life with help from these two funds. We encourage all Western Bay community groups and organisations to take up this opportunity it might be just what you need to make your project happen.” Last year Council funded 35 groups as part of the Community Matching Fund among these was the Waihī Beach Environment Society Dot Watch, which received $4,620 to create awareness about the plight of the Northern NZ Dotterel at Waihī Beach.

Group coordinator Pippa Coombes says their goal is to protect these highly endangered native birds from extinction. “Without the funding provided by the Council, we would not be in the position we are in going into the 2023 season fully equipped to deal with everything that is thrown at these birds. We, as an organisation, could not be more grateful,” says Pippa. Te Puna School also received funding in 2021 to help create a community bike and scooter pump track at the school. PTA Chair Alexia Skipper-Jones says the grant enabled the school to complete the track to a higher standard with an asphalt surface for all-wheel fun. “Since the track opened last month, it has been busy every day, keeping our tamariki and rangatahi active and engaged in a safe and positive environment,” says Alexia. “It’s also providing a space for the many community groups in the area to use as a venue for events and gatherings.” Council will be hosting information sessions to provide advice and assistance on the application process. These will take place at Ōmokoroa Library on Tuesday 10th May, 12pm-2pm, Pātuki Manawa (Katikati Library) Wednesday 11th May, 12pm-2pm, and Waihī Beach Library Thursday 12th May, 12pm-2pm. The Facilities in the Community Fund runs every two years, with the last round in 2018. In 2020 both funds were incorporated into the $300,000 Community Resilience Fund for groups affected by Covid-19. Groups can apply for both funds online through Council’s website. Forms, further information and eligibility criteria are available online at www.westernbay.govt.nz/grants—applications close Tuesday 31st May 2022. Article supplied.

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Works planned for routes into Tauranga lans are in place to complete two major pieces of work on key routes into Tauranga this month before cooler winter temperatures kick in.

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Waka Kotahi the NZ Transport Agency says the bridge over the Omanawa River on State Highway 29, just south of Tauriko, is scheduled for strengthening this month. This work will ensure SH29 continues to support heavy vehicle movements on what is a key freight route. Enabling works commenced earlier in April, ahead of the bridge strengthening taking place after ANZAC weekend. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, all over-weight and over-dimension permits will be suspended from travel over the bridge between 26th April and 24th May. During this time, all vehicles requiring either of these permits travelling to and from Tauranga will have to use SH2 via Waihī to the north or travel via Rotorua to the south (SH5-30A-30-33 and SH2). The bridge will remain open to all other vehicles, including HPMV and 50Max trucks, however, a temporary 30kmh speed limit, supported with safehit posts over the bridge, will be in place to keep vibrations down to ensure the strengthening process is not compromised.

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Early May will also see resurfacing work take place on State Highway 2, between the Wairoa River Bridge and the western entrance to Taniwha Place in Bethlehem. Crews will be on-site for five nights from Sunday 8th May, between the hours of 8pm and 5am. Resurfacing on the section leading up to the bridge will take place on the night of Thursday 12th May, and between the hours of 8pm and midnight, SH2 will be closed at the Wairoa River Bridge, as it is

too narrow to safely maintain a traffic lane past the worksite. All other works will be undertaken with stop/go traffic management. During the closure period, a detour route is available via Wairoa Road, Crawford Road, Poripori Road and SH29 for all traffic except over-weight, over-dimension vehicles and HPMVs due to the suspension of over-weight and over-dimension permits over the SH29 Omanawa River Bridge at the same time, and because the Poripori Road detour route is not available to HPMV’s. All overdimension, over-weight and HPMV vehicles will be safely stacked on either side of the bridge until it reopens. While these works may be disruptive to some, it is important to complete these works as part of the current maintenance season, says Roger Brady, Bay of Plenty System Manager, Maintenance and Operations. “We engaged extensively with the Heavy Haulage Industry around how we could complete this important work as efficiently as possible, whilst keeping any necessary closure impacts to a minimum. Completing these works now ensures that the network remains resilient for the foreseeable future, and continues the significant work programme we have undertaken this season, which included the substantial resurfacing and drainage works on Tākitimu Drive and major resealing on SH36. Tauranga and the wider Western Bay of Plenty region currently have a high level of investment, with projects such as Waihī to Ōmokoroa, Bay Link, Tākitimu North Link and Cameron Road all at different stages. We are also focused on ensuring the network remains at a high quality for road users, and 2022/23 will see us investing $25 million into state highway maintenance throughout the Western Bay and Tauranga.” Article supplied.

Refresher driving courses for seniors are back oncerns about Covid-19 may be receding, but efforts to keep our roads safe continue. Senior drivers are encouraged to come along to one of Age Concern’s ‘Staying Safe’ courses in Ōmokoroa or Katikati. Age Concern Tauranga Manager, Tanya Smith, says the course is a good way for senior drivers to refresh their understanding of the Road Code in a friendly workshop with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. “We want to help people keep safe on the road and enjoy the independence driving gives them,” she says. “We know senior drivers are involved in fewer crashes than other age groups as they usually drive conservatively and travel less distance, but if they are involved in a collision it can be more serious for them; they are more likely to be seriously injured and it takes longer for them to heal and recover.” Ian Lee has been presenting the Staying Safe courses for three years. Ian says that senior drivers have the advantage of experience, but getting older can affect our driving in different ways. “This is a good time to refresh our knowledge of the road rules and stay on top of our game,” he says. Courses have been suspended during

the Covid restrictions, and Ian says this time has been used to bring the course up to date. “The Staying Safe course has been refreshed, but the principles are still the same. Apart from my input, the workshop is a great opportunity for participants to exchange ideas with people who are in a similar position. There is no test!” says Ian. Courses have been arranged at the Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall on Tuesday 24th May and at Katikati Community Centre on Tuesday 14th June. They will run from 10 am until about 2:15 pm. We will provide tea and coffee, but you will need to bring your own lunch. Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Please phone Age Concern Tauranga on 07 578 2631 to reserve your space. Courses are run throughout the Western Bay and Group Bookings are also available. We are considering a course at Waihī Beach. Please call the office on 07 578 2631 if you are interested. You can also see our advert on page 26. Age Concern New Zealand is delighted to have joined forces with the New Zealand Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi) and with the support of New Zealand Police to present these courses. Article supplied.

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By Kylie Chambers ne of our classes spent a day investigating Kauri dieback. Kauri dieback is a plant disease caused by the microscopic soil-borne pathogen Phytophthora agathidicida (Pa). Spores from the pathogen infect kauri roots and damage the tissues preventing the uptake of water and nutrients, and causing tree death. Students learnt all about the disease, its causes, effects and ways to prevent its spread. One of the ways we can help is to grow and produce more trees so we can overcome the loss of kauri through kauri dieback. The children discussed the life cycle of the tree and were amazed that a tiny little seed could grow into a huge tree like Tāne Māhuta. The children also practised how to take the seed cones apart and take the seeds from the cones. Hopefully, this will inspire them to plant Kauri

trees themselves. The class then created posters that captured the importance of our Kauri trees and why we need to protect these giants. In the last week of term one, our school houses took part in an actionpacked Top School competition. All children are placed in one of our four houses, named after New Zealand native birds - Kaka, Tūī, Kiwi, and Kōtuku. House rivalry is strong and many generations of families hold strong allegiances to their school house. The children, who were decked out in their house t-shirts, took part in the tennis ball throw, water slide, thread the needle, bigfoot and train track activities. Getting wet and grassy was all part of the fun. This whole-school activity was a wonderful chance for children from different classes, and of different ages and sizes, to support and encourage each other. Plus have a whole lot of fun.

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Focus on Katikati By Fiona Powell

Enjoy Scenic Walks and Cycleways Katikati boasts a number of scenic pathways for walking and cycling that overlook the Uretara stream and wetlands (and its birdlife) and the Tauranga Harbour. Close to town, they’re perfect for finishing with a coffee afterwards. Trails are all flat and easy – choose from the Haiku walk, the Bird walk or the Beach Road loop walk. Pick up a map

from the Katikati Visitor Information Centre, open seven days.

Network at Business After Five This popular event is back again after a break due to Covid. Katch Katikati is hosting the May event at the Junction Theatre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati from 5pm on the 18th May. Come along to network, enjoy refreshments and learn more about local organisations and what they offer. Free event and all welcome.

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Western Bay Museum will host a special screening of Home By Christmas. PHOTOS: Supplied.

listen and discover fungi at 7pm at The Arts Junction Theatre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati on the 19th May. Free event hosted by Project Parore.

Some of the funky fungi at Cafe Scientifique.

Moth plant must go a no-go: deep burial or burning is recommended. “It was great to see this team from Seeka tackling a shelterbelt infestation in Katikati recently, on a day when they had no kiwifruit picking to do. I estimate we removed nearly 1000 seed pods.” The most effective control method is to use a sharp spade and chip the vines out of the ground. Small plants can be pulled out by hand. Mature moth plants can be killed with herbicide by cutting the vine to within 20cm of ground level and applying one part glyphosate to five parts water, plus a wetting agent, immediately to the cut stump. As well as the seeds being poisonous to humans, moth plant pods and stems also contain a milky sap, which is a skin irritant and can cause allergic reactions. This means long sleeves and gloves should be worn when tacking this weed. If you’d like any advice or information about moth plant and its control, get in touch with Sharon via email: kea@projectparore.nz

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Home by Christmas Special Screening Western Bay Museum is hosting a screening of the 2010 New Zealand movie ‘Home by Christmas’ by Director/Screenwriter Gaylene Preston in conjunction with their latest exhibition ‘Service and Sacrifice’. The critically acclaimed movie recounts the true story of a former POW, (Martin Henderson) returning home from World War II to learn that his wife loves another man. The movie screens at the boutique Junction Theatre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati on Sunday 29th at 1.30pm. Explore a Fungi Fetish with Café Scientifique Shirley Kerr, MNZM is an expert on fungi, lichens, liverworts and mosses and her photographic collection of these fascinating, often overlooked, forest dwellers is incredible. Come along to

There are many scenic cycleways in and around Katikati.

By Karen Smillie oth plant is a South American vine that is invasive in New Zealand and unfortunately wellestablished in the coastal Bay of Plenty thanks to our amenable climate and soils. Popping up along roadsides, forest edges, coastal sites, urban reserves and gardens, it can also heavily infest shelterbelts where it can grow to a whopping 10 metres tall. The large Choko-like seed pods open over winter months to release hundreds of wind-blown seeds. Now is the time to destroy moth plant vines, while they are still clearly visible and before pods mature. Project Parore have moth plant on their radar due to its pest plant status. Sharon Strong, Project Parore’s Katikati Environment Activator, explains that moth plant usually needs to be removed by hand. “Unfortunately, it’s quite labour intensive,” Strong says. “It’s really important to collect all of the seed pods, and properly dispose of them. Composting is

All things Green at Katikati Green Drinks Launching on Tuesday 31st May the event is a branch of Green Drinks International, an apolitical social networking event for anyone interested in sustainability and all things green. Starting at 5pm at The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Come along to meet and mix with other environmentally/sustainably-minded individuals, business people and organisations in Katikati. Free event and all welcome.

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MenzShed restores more than furniture By Peter Smith t has been a busy month at the MenzShed, with fifteen shedders hard at work one morning. The work has included chair restorations, refurbishing stools for Playcentre, constructing a partition for The Old Library Ōmokoroa, and more children’s road signs for the Toy Library. Shedder, Steve Raymond, completed the restoration of two antique chairs for a member of the community; steaming and cleaning them of glue and gunk, repairing cracks, and installing new rattan seating, which the owner supplied. It was a job well done, and a fellow shedder commented that it is a bit like watching ‘The Repair Shop’. President Mike Hayden says “things in the shed are looking good.” Donations to the Shed this month have included walnut wood from a fallen tree, a road trailer which will be a project to refurbish, and a grant of $1000 from The Ōmokoroa Lions Club which will go to the purchase of tools. The Shed will be open for the public to visit on Saturday 7th May from 9am to 1pm. The community is invited to come along and check us out. See what has been done with the old sheds that we have made home. Check out the tools and equipment, have a chat, have a cuppa, have a sausage. The shed is at 7 Prole Road, and we have refurbished two buildings on the property which we caretake on behalf of Council. “The MenzShed is a great place for blokes to learn new skills, build confidence, create friendships, share their own talents and techniques, and share a cuppa when the work is done,” says Mike.

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Help connect our community By Rachel Millard Ōmokoroa Neighbourhood Support Coordinator ou may be aware that, unfortunately, our lovely Ōmokoroa has been the target of several crimes over the last few weeks. It seems that this is happening all over the country with surprisingly young age groups being involved. It is really sad to see the local dairy on McDonnell Street once again being the target of yet another break-in. Having just completed repairs from the last burglary, they were recently the subject of a ram raid which has caused significant damage to the front façade of the dairy – this kind of behaviour is not acceptable. This is a hard-working family that brings so much to our local community. At Neighbourhood Support, we believe in a community where all people can feel

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By Ellen Haynes t’s been great to have two long weekends for Easter and ANZAC day. Time to reflect and remember those who fought for us. The Ōmokoroa Community Tennis Club Championships was another fun, well-supported event. Congratulations to all our winners – Men’s Doubles: Jonty Jenkins and Andrew Dallas; Men’s Singles: Jonty Jenkins; Ladies Singles: Olivia Desset; Ladies Doubles: Sharon Parker and Olivia Desset; Mixed Doubles: Simone and Jonty Jenkins. On 9th April, we held a friendly tournament with Te Puna. Ōmokoroa won the Women’s and Men’s Doubles this year 18/20. Well done, team! No doubt, Te Puna will be looking for revenge in 2023. Plans are also underway to explore more ‘friendlies’ with Katikati and Waihī Beach – we will provide updates as they come to hand, and information will be posted on the Club website.

The 2nd and 6th placed contestants in the monthly mixed doubles fun competition took out The Local’s $25 prize this month. Note we did say this is a FUN competition. Thanks for The Local’s continued support. If you wish to play, register with Jeff Warren via jcj_plumbing@yahoo.co.nz, or call 021 109 9668. This is held on the last Thursday of each month. Our Club days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 2pm. Ladies Singles takes place on Friday at 9am. Come along and join in the fun and bring a friend who may be interested in playing. BYO and pizza club Saturdays have been popular and well attended. We have booked the upstairs room at the Pavilion from 4 to 6pm on 30th April. May is unavailable but put these dates in your diary. 4th June, 2nd July, 6th August and 3rd September. A donation of $2 per person will help the Club with the cost of pizzas. Your non-playing partners are also welcome to join us.

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Heroic stories of women in wartime he Western Bay Museum in Katikati re-opened its doors on the 21st April with the new exhibition Service and Sacrifice on display. “We’re delighted to be open to the public again,” says Museum Manager Paula Gaelic. “Our latest exhibition pays tribute to the contribution of New Zealand

women during wartime (1840 – 1936). Their stories are truly amazing, yet these women were barely acknowledged for their efforts and involvement.” Included in the exhibition is the story of New Zealander Ettie Rout, who was described as a war hero among the French and as ‘the wickedest woman in

Britain’ yet was ‘persona non grata’ in New Zealand. On display is one of her 1922 books ‘Safe Marriage: A Return to Sanity’ which was banned in New Zealand, but a best-seller in Britain. The Women’s Land Service was the largest of the women’s war services, yet its thousands of members were not invited to march in the end-of-war parades with other service organisations. “In the exhibition, we share the story of three Land Girls; Marjory Shaw, Betty Miller and Marie Champion who worked on the Hume farm here in Katikati,” says Paula. Te Puke-born Majorie Harris also features in the exhibition. As a registered nurse specialising in plastic surgery she took her skills to Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, a small town south of London where she worked alongside the

pioneering plastic surgeon, Sir Archibald McIndoe (also a New Zealander). Marjorie witnessed the horrific burns which disfigured the airmen who flew for the RAF in World War II. The men she helped heal and rehabilitate became part of the famous ‘Guinea Pig Club,’ the subject of an upcoming movie starring Sam Neill. “There are many other stories of heroic women in the exhibition and we look forward to sharing them with the community and giving these remarkable women the recognition they deserve,” says Paula. The Western Bay Museum, 32 Main Road Katikati, is free to Western Bay residents and ratepayers and is open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-3pm. Article supplied.

Service and Sacrifice is the current display at Western Bay Museum.

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he last couple of years have been really challenging for local businesses, and in particular, the past few weeks have been even tougher. Isolation rules have left many shops shortstaffed. It’s no wonder that consumer confidence has taken a hit. Fewer people have been out and about. Many local business people have told me it’s been almost as bad as when we were in lockdown. Hopefully, the reopening of the international border and clearer messaging from the Government will signal to people that it’s safer to start living normally again. As our border opens and Kiwis start to travel overseas, they will notice that much of the world is getting back to normal. More than that, it will begin to really hit home how much the cost of living crisis has impacted us here and how much more we are paying for basic staple grocery items in comparison to other countries. The latest data from Statistics New Zealand show just how bad the situation

has become under Labour. Food prices have seen their highest annual increase in a decade, with fruit and vegetables rising a staggering 18 per cent in the past year. As people struggle with the effects of inflation at a 30 year high, the Government needs to relieve the tax burden of the squeezed middle. On a different note, like many New Zealanders, every Anzac Day I wake in the early hours to participate in the dawn and then the civic services. War isn’t to be celebrated, but Anzac Day always highlights the need to continue to commemorate our country’s wartime history. We all have our own reasons for attending. For some, it’s to honour a family member. For others, it’s to support a friend who is still serving. More generally we gather to pay our respects to those we didn’t know. The stories untold, and the lives cut far too short. Lest we forget. Please never hesitate to be in touch. If you have any issue you wish to discuss with me, don’t hesitate to get in touch by either calling 0800 550 330 or emailing mpcoromandel@parliament.govt.nz

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Land Girls Marie Champion, Marjory Shaw and Betty Miller worked on the Hume farm in Katikati. PHOTOS: Supplied.

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Obituary for Clodagh Gwendoline Kendall 8th July 1939 to 15th March 2022 By Don Fraser lodagh Kendall (nee Munro) was born in Hamilton and went to school in Melville. She was brought up on a farm there, which is now covered in houses and the Waikato Hospital. Apparently, she was a tom-boy and roamed the land far and wide. Clodagh was successful at school and went on to Teacher Training at Ardmore, where she made many and lasting friends, who all say she was the most amazing teacher. Her father, Alan Munro, must have been quite inspirational to Clodagh. He was the Patron of the Waihī Beach Surf Club, and a surf boat he donated still lives at the surf club up in the rafters. Clodagh continued her father’s tradition and was an avid supporter of the club. Clodagh’s wide smile and friendly nature meant she made many friends. She was a connector of people and knew everybody at the beach. She was the co-

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everal events are coming up at the Athenree Homestead, located at 360 Athenree Road, Waihī Beach.

On 6th May, Ebony Boutique hosts a fashion parade at 2pm. Models will be wearing autumn/winter styles for this season for all ages. Come and enjoy a drink and nibbles in the sunshine while enjoying the latest fashion on the station platform. There are plenty of spot prizes to be won. Tickets are $25.00 and are available at Ebony Boutique, Waihī Beach, Tailored Hair in Cherry Court, Katikati or by phoning 027 863 4209. Mothers’ Day falls on 8th May, and Athenree homestead will again be hosting High Tea for Mothers Day. Come and take a tour through the recently completed renovated Homestead. Tickets cost $35 per person and bookings are essential. Contact Jocelyn on 021 268 6840. You can also visit the Homestead and enjoy an Athenree Tea (tea/coffee, fresh scones, jam and cream) on the first Sunday of the month until December from 11am to 3pm. The Annual Homestead Fair will be held on 20th November, a great day out for the family. If you would like a stall, contact me, Lorraine, on 027 863 4209.

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founding member of the very successful Waihī Beach Focus Group. Through her strong connections, she discovered many amazing speakers for the club in the early days and supported the club through its primary years with total commitment and enthusiasm. A few years ago, as Parkinson’s started to rob her of her vitality, she was made Patron of the Focus Group. It was a badge she wore with pride. Clodagh was an intrepid traveller, always planning her next trip away right through to riding elephants in Thailand. She was always willing to share her experience and knowledge with others, advising them of good ways to travel and the best things to see. She even had a three-page action list of things to take and plan for. Always totally organised. Clodagh had three children, Grant, Selina and Hamish, and they were all part of the surf club as well. Hamish used

to surf with John Kirwan, and through Clodagh, JK was appointed Patron the of Waihī Beach Menzshed, which Clodagh supported from the outset. She spent the last 42 years with her best friend John Lorimer, and they were both heavily invested in the beach community, having retired together and moved to Athenree in 2000. For twelve years, they have been in their present home, close to the beach that Clodagh loved so much. Laterally their favourite travel spot was Mooloolaba, which they enjoyed so much they went there twelve years in a row! They also loved to cruise. Clodagh’s later life was robbed by Parkinson’s, but she never lost her sparkle and interest in others. She was a much-loved member of our Waihī Beach community. What a lady. Rest in peace, Clodagh.

Masks continue to protect hospital patients, staff o protect vulnerable patients and staff, local hospitals will continue to screen people for Covid-19 and require the use of masks under the orange traffic-light setting. The screening of visitors, outpatients and ED attendees includes asking questions about Covid-19 and is among several measures being used at the Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals to limit the spread of the virus. People are also being asked to wear masks, use hand sanitiser and maintain physical distancing. People can have Covid-19 without showing any symptoms, which can create complacency about mask-wearing and hand sanitising. Meanwhile, vulnerable patients can be at greater risk of catching Covid and becoming sick. Visitors who have difficulty wearing masks or who have exemptions are being asked to try to wear one while on hospital grounds – including while they are visiting their loved ones. The hospitals can supply a mask when needed. Chief Medical Officer Kate Grimwade says many people in our communities will be welcoming the move to orange for the additional freedoms, particularly in public areas. However, we must continue to protect vulnerable patients and staff at the hospitals. “Wearing a mask is one of the best ways to keep

people safe when you’re visiting loved ones in hospital,” Kate says. “We’re also asking that visitors show patience and spare a few minutes for screening questions at the hospital entrance. It’s crucial that we provide the highest level of protection for our patients – and also for our staff, who are working so hard to serve their communities.” The Government says that health facilities often work with vulnerable people with a heightened risk of transmission, and it is up to DHBs to determine the appropriate use of masks on hospital grounds. However, under orange, there is no requirement to display scanning codes or maintain visitor records. The Government announced the move to orange in mid-April. For the wider community, the key points under orange are: you can continue to do everyday activities, but we need to protect our vulnerable communities. You must wear a face mask in many indoor locations. You do not need to wear a face mask outdoors. You can visit cafes and bars, attend gatherings and events, and go to the hairdresser and gym. There are no capacity limits or distancing requirements at venues. Workplaces and schools can open. To protect yourself, your whānau and your community, keep up healthy habits. Article supplied.

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By the Wright Family Foundation oung Mariners of New Zealand is an organisation for girls aged 8-19 years that provides opportunities for fun, friendship and adventure through water-based activities. The Tauranga branch is based in the sunny Bay of Plenty at Sulphur Point. They sail in the tranquil Tauranga Harbour with Mauao (Mount Maunganui) as their beautiful backdrop, taking frequent sails to Matakana Island and kayaking around the inner harbour. This local group is part of a larger network of nine mariners units across the North Island, all affiliated to the Young Mariners of New Zealand national body. This unique girls-only program offers girls the chance to escape the pressures of social media and school and escape into all that sailing brings with the guidance of a highly skilled and dedicated group of volunteer educators. “The girls learn to be self-reliant, and while there is lots of adult support, the adults don’t do things for them; they guide the girls to do it themselves. Through the culture of the mariners, the girls create friendships, life skills, leadership skills and learn to give things a go and leave their phones at home,” says Liz of Young Mariners. The Wright Family Foundation’s passion for supporting groups engaged in developing our young people’s

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life skills in a fun and practical way shines wonderfully here at the Tauranga Young Mariners. With its dedicated volunteer base, we got to see first-hand how impactful an intergenerational approach to learning and community can be, with young and ‘less young’ working alongside each other, sharing skills and growing their sense of wellbeing. This humble organisation makes the most of its base

at the Tauranga harbour, where their sailing often ventures to other acts of community service such as beach clean-ups and dune planting, helping our young wahine foster a great sense of social responsibility and respect for our natural resources. Interested in finding out more about the work of ‘Tauranga Young Mariners’? You can learn more at facebook.com/TaurangaYoungMariners

New friends to feed his month has seen us gain some new friends at kindergarten. Chickaletta and her ten babies have joined the kindergarten crew and have the most amazing palace to call home. We won’t be keeping all the chickens but they are here growing and getting used to the children. Conversations about getting some pets for the kindergarten happened in play with children at the carpentry table as children were building a rabbit trap to get a kindergarten pet. In the end, we all agreed that chickens would be a great pet as we can feed them and get eggs to bake with. This has presented us with a great tool for teaching children about garden to table, alongside our worm farm and compost pile. They also take on a kaitiaki (caretaker) role. Each morning the children can go and check for eggs (the laying will start soon)

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By Todd Muller Bay of Plenty MP ast week we learnt that thousands of New Zealanders should have been able to return home from November, but due to a recently revealed decision by Government to ignore health advice, the cruel lottery system remained for fifteen more weeks. During this time, many constituents contacted me for assistance but there was no kindness from the government, just declined requests for emergency slots. These constituents were trapped offshore for months, some

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and feed the chickens. They check their water and clean their home. Responsibility for animals is a wonderful skill to learn for children and can be dispersed into all areas of life. We can thank many members of our whānau for helping us bring this thought to life for the children. Without their help and support, we couldn’t have wonderful opportunities like this. Feel free to come and visit our amazing kindergarten where our teachers are all fully qualified. We are a rural kindergarten based at 17C Minden Road, Te Puna in a beautiful natural learning environment. During covid level Orange we are needing all visitors to call ahead to make a planned appointment, to limit adults in the children’s play environment. Call 552 5736. The kettle is always on. Article supplied.

Todd talk having their Superannuation payments ceased or even having to repay Super, others unable to be at the bedsides of dying relatives. It is a kick in the guts to learn there was no valid health reason for locking them out. Next month we will hear the 2022 Budget. A $6b increase in spending has been signalled. This is a time for fiscal prudence, a time to rein in public spending and mitigate skyrocketing inflation. The Finance Minister should be reducing bureaucracy so businesses can increase productivity, helping to get our cost of living back to a bearable level.

Since 2017 rents are up $150 a week; in the Bay of Plenty, Trademe reports a 9% jump in the past year, with median weekly rent now $600. With the silent thief of inflation taking more money from our income each month, we deserve a government that can manage our economy effectively. We have an excellent opportunity to hear the Opposition’s response to this year’s Budget, with Nicola Willis, Opposition Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson, to address a lunch meeting on Monday 23rd May. To book your place please visit https://bit.ly/38maYwO. I hope to see you there.

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By Rachel Buer he Ōmokoroa Photographic Society is a group for locals in the area to share their images and learn from each other. Any photographic device you use is welcome, whether it be a phone, DSLR, or film camera. We welcome all levels of expertise, whether just interested, learning, recreational or expert. In the coming months, we will be progressing to an incorporated club, with a formal programme of field trips, tutorial sessions, lectures from professionals and competitions for those wanting an extra

challenge. Our monthly meetings provide an avenue for getting to know others in our community through a shared interest. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Activity Room in the Ōmokoroa Sports Pavilion, 28 Western Avenue, Ōmokoroa. The Ōmokoroa Photographic Society will be exhibiting a number of works at The Old Library Ōmokoroa (TOLO) throughout the month of May. Many images will be available to purchase as prints. For more information, please contact omokoroaphotoclub@gmail.com PHOTO: Rachel Buer.

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By Alison Badger n March last year, the Old Library Ōmokoroa featured an exhibition by local photographers, amateur and professional, and from that exhibition, the Ōmokoroa Photography Club was born. Now, just over a year on, the club will be exhibiting members’ work depicting ‘Memories of Summer’. In addition to viewing the different interpretations, there will be an opportunity for visitors to vote for their favourite photograph in the ‘Peoples’ Choice’. How amazing that a nearly random event at the Old Library should lead to the formation of a club with such a strong following, filling a gap in our local activity calendar that has now been plugged. The club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm in the

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Cameras, action Western Avenue Sports Pavilion. The Ōmokoroa History Group have a fascinating display of information and memorabilia featuring Ōmokoroa men who participated in the Gallipoli campaign, together with books on the subject, available for a donation. Christine Potts continues her advice for seniors and provides information on available support services. She will be at the Old Library on the first Thursday of the month from 10am – 1pm and at other times by arrangement. Ōmokoroa continues to develop and evolve, and we welcome the new families to our particular piece of paradise. What we hope will not change is the wonderful community spirit that exists. Ōmokoroa has so many different interest groups, and there is surely something for every-

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Thumbs up for Ngamuwahine By Matthew Farrell n the last week of term before Easter, I volunteered as a parent helper for Ōmokoroa Point School’s Year 7 and 8 camp at Ngamuwahine Lodge. Getting there was the easy part. It was a bold yet ultimately correct decision to go ahead with the bush trip despite some concern over looming ex-tropical Cyclone Fili. In the event, the only damage I experienced was a sprained thumb as I attempted to re-enact Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s basketball scene from the 2004 film, Along Came Polly. What a fantastic group of children. Yet again, I was humbled by the patience of today’s professional teachers with all the pastoral issues that come their way in the shape of cuts, bruises, sleepless nights, homesickness, tummy sickness but enough about me. In all seriousness, it was one of the

best camps I have been on as a veteran of these places. There were great teambuilding environments for the children kayaking, archery, rock wall climbing, abseiling, a high ropes course, a huge flying fox zipline, and paintball. It was a high ropes course while being shot with a paintball gun for poor old Mr Short after he’d been such a good sport all week. The camp staff were masters and mistress of their craft, nailing the fine balance of pushing each child’s limits and boundaries. There were child-made pizzas on the first night, cooked by three dads using the outdoor wood-fired oven. There was an epic tidy up on the final morning with some above and beyond yard sweeping that adults were perfectly happy to allow to continue. There was an exceptional amount of Emma’s exceptional lasagna. Anyone for thirds?

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This really is lizard news okomoko (indigenous lizards) salvaged from the Tākitimu North Link roading project have been relocated to their new permanent home on the maunga, Mauao in Tauranga Moana – giving them a chance to flourish in a new environment. The Tākitimu North Link project team (a Fulton Hogan/HEB Joint Venture) has completed ‘search and salvage’ work across the eastern section of the project’s potential lizard sites and this work is ongoing. The focus is making sure any mokomoko have the best chance of survival while construction is underway. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Director of Regional Relationships, David Speirs says, “this is a great example of partnership working for a common goal, to help the mokomoko flourish.

“As well as providing better and safer transport choices for the community, we have a strong focus on minimising the project’s impact on the environment and being good kaitiaki. “There has been significant effort to get to this point and it’s heartening to know that even during a short time in captivity, the lizards are doing so well.” About 40 indigenous copper skinks have been found at the site so far, along with more than 1000 plague skinks, an invasive Australian pest species which compete for indigenous lizards’ habitat and resources. “Copper skinks were once a nonthreatened species, but their threat status shifted to ‘at risk, declining’ in 2021, which reinforces the importance of the search and salvage work that we do.” A collaboration across groups to rehome the mokomoko.

The copper skinks were temporarily rehomed with an experienced lizard holder in Tauranga while the most suitable release sites were set up for them. Since the salvage work, several young have been born into this little whānau, boosting their numbers, and giving them an even better chance of survival. The project’s environmental manager Stephanie Kirk says, “we know from this work that pest species vastly outnumber the indigenous in this rohe, they lay eggs while native copper skinks birth live young, and this means they multiply at a faster rate and take the lion’s share of habitat and food.” The team has delivered the mahi working in partnership with tāngata whenua representatives of Ngā hapū o Te Paerangi, Pirirākau, and supported by

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the Mauao Trust, Tauranga City Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Department of Conservation and Wildlands. Fulton Hogan and HEB Joint Venture Project Director Tony Gallagher says, “kaitiakitanga (guardianship/protection) has a significant role across the Tākitimu North Link project, which includes the protection, restoration and enhancement of habitats for indigenous creatures. The team has worked extremely hard during this six-month process. It’s been a fantastic example of collaboration and enhancing mauri.” Ecological outcomes are a key part of the roading project, which aims to tread lightly and care for the whenua, provide suitable habitats for flora and fauna and leave a legacy for future generations.

Angie’s aspect By Angie Warren-Clark Labour List MP ast month Covid caught me. My 7-day isolation period involved a lot of napping, and at one point I lost my voice so even my zoom commitments were impacted. I must say I was incredibly pleased to have been boosted because I was definitely crook but not seriously hospital-level crook. It was nothing like having H1N1. That traumatic experience, and the thought of being that sick again or responsible for someone else falling so terribly ill, is why I vaccinated. If you haven’t yet had your booster shot, please do so. It’s essential to our recovery and our protection against future variants, and important as we begin to reconnect New Zealand to the rest of the world. Our world-leading Covid response and high vaccination rates make us an attractive travel destination for overseas visitors. Thanks to our strong health response, we’re experienc-

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he lucky winner of the Ōmokoroa Market’s first birthday giveaway prize was Pauline Thurston from Munro Road. She was rapt to receive the gift box of items kindly donated by the market stallholders and mentioned she had been very impressed with all the lovely things on offer at the market. She will be back, especially to use the vouchers included in the prize box! Congratulations to our winner and we look forward to seeing Pauline and everyone else back at next month’s market on Saturday 28th May. For all information about the market, email omokoroamarket@gmail.com

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By Ros Lee o you know what my favourite part of the game is? The opportunity to play,” says Michael Singletary, an American professional football coach and former player. Providing students with the opportunity to participate in sports is precisely what motivates the committed staff of Ōtūmoetai College’s Sports Department to keep on keeping on. Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, it has been a very challenging job for the hard-working team of Sports Director Paul Braddock and Sports Administrators Abbie Johnston and Chris Matheson to keep students of all ages and abilities involved in sporting events and activities. “With so many events cancelled since the start of the pandemic, including some of our national secondary school tournaments, it has been very hard for students to take part in regular sport,” says Paul. “And this has a big impact on their health and wellbeing.” But, despite having to manage the complicated logistics of an ‘on again, off again’ sporting programme in the last year, the team haven’t been resting on their laurels. They have been working on their long term vision for the school to become a top co-educational sporting school in the Bay of Plenty and, with that in mind, at the start of 2022 a new Sports Development Director, Ian Ridgway, was appointed. Previously Head of High Performance Sport at Ōtāhuhu College in Auckland, Ian is working alongside

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Paul and the sports coaches. As well as supporting coaches he will be developing the sporting programmes available at the school, aimed to cater not only for students driven through the participation and success of sport but also for those students who enjoy physical activity for very different reasons. “I hope to develop the love of being physically active. I would like to see a sports program that not only develops good sportsmen and women but also good people,” says Ian. With the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in early April, the signs are looking promising for the return to a full sporting programme, offering lots more opportunities for everyone to play.

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Community and Council at one on alcohol regulation changes estern Bay of Plenty District Council’s newly updated Alcohol Control Bylaw will go hand in hand with the recently adopted Local Alcohol Policy. Both the bylaw and policy are aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm in the community. Western Bay Mayor Garry Webber says the new changes were largely supported by a mix of individuals, businesses, Police and health agencies who shared their concerns and recommendations with Council through the process. Submitters also suggested several changes allowing Council to consider a wide range of options and viewpoints when making the changes. “The general community response was very supportive of the changes, acknowledging how they could help

reduce harm where it’s needed. “Our biggest priority is our communities’ wellbeing, and we’re confident these changes will help,” says Mayor Garry. The biggest changes will affect Te Puke township and the wider Te Puke-Maketū Ward. These are an extension of the alcohol ban zone, and no new licences will be issued for bottle stores across the Te Puke-Maketū ward. The other key change is proposed to apply across the District where off-licence alcohol stores such as bottle stores, grocery stores and supermarkets will not be able to sell alcohol past 9pm (rather than 10pm). “These might seem like small changes, but supporting

the community to address alcohol-related harm is key to making a difference to community safety and improving wellbeing,” says Mayor Garry. The policy and bylaw were adopted in 2015 and 2016, respectively, and were required for review under the legislation. Council consulted on the draft Policy and draft Bylaw between 5th November and 6th December 2021. 135 people, businesses and organisations submitted online, by email and through hardcopy responses. To read the changes in full, see the Local Alcohol Policy, Alcohol Control Bylaw and decision document at westernbay.govt.nz/alcohol-changes. Article supplied.

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By Sue Morgan-French here is never a dull moment at Ōmokoroa No1 school, with our children being involved in lots of activities to excite both the mind and body. STEM challenges, triathlons, reading and writing challenges and, of course, celebrating Easter! We had a school-wide Easter egg drive which turned into an amazing raffle, an Easter dress-up competition and a hot dog and Easter baking day- all to celebrate Easter! Lots of fun and laughter to end our first term. PHOTOS: Supplied.

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Council meetings resume kanohi ki te kanohi – face to face Glass and food crates back on ll Western Bay of Plenty District Council meetings – including committees, community boards, and ward forums – will resume face to face meetings from now on. The decision to resume in-person meetings came as Aotearoa New Zealand moved into the Covid Protection Framework’s ‘orange’ traffic light setting at 11.59pm on 13th April. Customer Service and Governance Manager, Barbara Whitton says the decision to return to face to face meetings was led by the change in traffic light settings, but that doesn’t mean Council will stop live streaming meetings held in Council Chambers. “Keeping the wheels of local government running smoothly during a pandemic has been challenging at times, we’ve learned a lot and will carry on with some of the new practices we’ve picked up – such as live streaming Council and committee meetings held in Council Chambers on Council’s YouTube channel. “While the meetings will primarily be held in-person, we now have the tech-

nology for people to attend Council and committee meetings virtually if they need to, if they’re isolating for example. “We want to keep up the great processes we’ve put in place and ensure that we can continue to make these meetings accessible to as many people as possible.” From now on, anyone can attend a meeting in person, and while mask use is encouraged it is not required. Barbara says, “The processes for attending meetings will continue as normal. If you’d like to speak at a public forum, please register with our team (governanceservices@westernbay.govt. nz) a couple of days ahead of time and we’ll make the necessary arrangements.” The first meeting to resume in person was the Waihī Beach Community Board on Tuesday 19th April. Subscribe to Council’s YouTube channel to be notified of a Council or committee meeting livestream youtube.com/wbopdc To see a list of all upcoming meetings head to westerbay.govt.nz/meetings-calendar Article supplied.

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taken to one of our community recycling centres. “Drivers have to manually sort the glass at the kerbside, and lifting an overfull crate could lead to an injury. “Also our collection trucks can only collect a set volume, if we were to take all the glass our community has carefully stored, it would probably fill our collection trucks before they finish their daily run, and people at the end of the run wouldn’t get their glass collected at all,” says Gary. “Reusing food scraps is a key part of our strategy to reduce waste. By not sending food scraps to landfill we reduce emissions and reuse precious nutrients as food scrap bin contents go on to become compost that grows more fruit and vegetables. It’s a win-win.” Check when your next glass collection is with the collection day finder kerbsidecollective.co.nz/collection-day/ Sign up for free kerbside collection day reminders by downloading the Antenno app. Each week it sends notifications to your smartphone the night before. See westernbay.govt.nz/antenno Article supplied.

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lizardnews.net ach year on 25th April, the communities of the Western Bay come together to lead local ANZAC Day services that commemorate all New Zealanders killed in war and honour our returned service personnel. All are welcome to come and pay their respects on ANZAC Day. In recent history, these treasured events have been affected by Covid-19 restrictions. Now the motu (country) is in the orange traffic light setting, attendance numbers were not limited. Katikati held a dawn parade setting off from the Talisman Hotel and marching to the Katikati

War Memorial Hall where a Civic Service was held. Waihī Beach’s Dawn Parade gathered at 5.45am outside the RSA on Beach Road. Later, a Civic Service was held at 9.25am at RSA Waihī Beach. Kauri Point/Ōngare Point community met at dawn in a paddock overlooking Anzac Bay. Poppies adorned the fence line on one side and crosses on the other. Ōmokoroa hosted a dawn service at Crapp Reserve followed by milo and Anzac biscuits at The Old Library Ōmokoroa. An 11am service was held at Acacia Park Resthome. Residents enjoyed a sunny service at CHT Acacia Park. PHOTO: Andrew McWilliam.

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Following her passion ll her life, dance teacher Gaye Hemsley (Nana-Gaye) has worked with children and adults passing on her love of dance. For several years now, she has combined one of her other passions, writing children’s picture books, which she reads at her children’s parties. She keeps the children happy with stories, games and dancing. In her big bag, she has lots of surprises and a bit of magic. One of Nana Gaye’s great joys is fostering imagination in children. In 2019, she published her memoir book ‘Journey of a Dance Teacher’ which is not only about teaching but mothering four children and not letting her passion diminish. When the children were off her hands she commenced travelling to dance workshops all over the world, tutoring at some of them. One of her trips involved taking seven children to a dance conference in Finland. A stopover in Disneyland on the way and St Petersburg on their return proved an added bonus for the group.

Gaye is currently the director of a non-profit group, Christina Productions Inc., which is very involved with her local community of Katikati. She also runs a monthly writing group, called Sunday Scribblers who are writing down their memoirs to be passed on to future generations. A weekly event is an adult ballet class. The participants, mostly sixty plus, really enjoy it and Gaye always comments on them being such ‘good girls’. Gaye now in her eighties is closing the door on some parts of her life and opening a new door. She stated one day that she would need to live to one hundred to get all the things on her list done. Her delightful youngest son replied, ‘Gee you’re cutting yourself short, Mum’. Whatever your passion is, never let it go, hold on tight and ‘Follow your Passion’. Gaye is the guest speaker at the U3A Katikati meeting on 11th May, 10.30am at The Hub, Pātuki Manawa. Article supplied.

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Community folk who join Whakamārama Cyberlink are emailed news and events relevant to Whakamāramans, sent to more than 230 families in the area. Posts include: lost and found, free stuﬀ, community road notices, requests for help, positions vacant, markets, WBoPDC updates, house rentals/sitters, workshops, neighbourhood watch, stray stock etc. We also forward info from Ōmokoroa Cyberlink of general interest. Join up by emailing: rossroad@eol.co.nz asking to be added to Whakamārama Cyberlink.

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.

Members can share via Ōmokoroa Cyberlink community news and events to over 900 emails. Recent posts include: lost and found, free stuﬀ, requests for help, positions vacant, new local businesses, markets, WBoPDC updates, house rentals/ sitters, workshops and much more. To join or send a post, email cyberlinkomokoroa@gmail.com with your name, email address and message, if required. Thank you, Rick Peers.

Mix $100.00 cube Gum $140.00 cube Free delivery Katikati town Phone 549 2141 or txt 027 778 7301

DRUM INCINERATORS FOR SALE 44-gallon drum incinerators $35 each. Delivered between Katikati and Tauranga. Phone: 548 0823 or 0274 920 223.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Justices of the Peace drop-in sessions Mon Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Fri

11-1 1-3 11-12 6.30-7.30 10-12 10-12 10-12

Waihī Library Ōmokoroa Library Waihī Beach Library Te Puna School Library Ōmokoroa Library Bethlehem Community Church Katikati Community Centre

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Contact our friendly Bay of Plenty Sales Team: Sarah Yeates 027 271 4627 | Mike Colville 0210 382 411 Brendyn Gray 027 271 6493 | Stephen Lim-Yock 027 532 8635 Abigail Donoghue 027 290 4050

CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY Tralee St, Omokoroa

Limited leasing opportunities available, contact: Rachel Millard 021 513 189

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