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Lower speed limits proposed for SH2 By Matthew Farrell The Transport Agency is proposing to reduce speed limits on State Highway 2 between Katikati and Tauranga and is allowing a month for public feedback. NZTA says the suggested changes are being made to save lives and prevent serious injuries from crashes along the high-risk road. Acting Director of Regional Relationships, Ross I’Anson, says in the ten years from 2009 to 2018, 27 people lost their lives, and 77 were seriously injured on this section of SH2, causing immeasurable grief and suffering for families and communities. “The evidence is overwhelming that

lower speeds reduce the frequency and severity of crashes. Our analysis has shown that the current 100km/h and 90km/h speed limits are not safe and appropriate. Average travel speeds here are already well below the current limits,” he says. The proposed speed limit changes are: • Lower the open road limit between Katikati and Bethlehem from the current mix of 100/90km/h to 80km/h. • Lower the Pahoia School variable speed zone from 70km/h to 60km/h. • Lower the limit through the Te Puna township from 80km/h to 60km/h. • Extend the 50km/h limit at Bethlehem to 135m west of Te Puna Station Road.

NZTA says there are more vehicles, including heavy vehicles, using this section of SH2 than ever before and it’s catering to a wide range of competing travel needs including cyclists and school children. Crashes on this route can cause extensive delays and long detours if there are road closures. “We’re currently making SH2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa safer by improving intersections and installing roadside safety barriers, widening the road shoulder and putting in a wide centreline. These safety improvements are already well underway and, together with the correct speed limits, will make SH2 safer for everyone,” says Ross I’Anson.

The most popular comment on our Facebook page is from an ex-Ōmokoroa resident who moved to Wānaka, blaming NZ First for the lack of progress on 4-laning. “Too many lives have been lost. Failing infrastructure was one of the reasons we moved away. The over-development of the peninsula has added greatly to traffic woes,” she says. Feedback on NZTA’s website closes at 5pm on Monday 18th November. Inset: Draft plans to 4-lane Tauranga to Francis Road in Ōmokoroa were sent to potentially affected local landowners in January 2018. Three months later, NZTA declined our request for higher quality versions of the images.

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he Garden is turning two on 16th November. Two years of playing, learning, laughing, creating and exploring. Two years of meeting amazing families who have embraced The Garden’s philosophy, who have believed in what we are wanting to provide for the Ōmokoroa community and have welcomed us into their lives and their community. Reflecting on our past year, it has been incredibly busy as our roll gets closer to being full, and we welcomed new teachers to accommodate this roll growth. The experience, knowledge and passion this team brings as a collective have been beautiful to watch unfold. Quite honestly, our little dream that we had a few years ago is well and truly alive, and better

than we could ever have imagined. As this year comes to an end and we think about where we are at, we would like to take this opportunity to pass on a heartfelt ‘thanks’ to our teachers and families, both past and present, as every person who has passed through The Garden has helped shape what it is today. So that brings us to now. We cannot believe we are in the middle of planning our end of year events. We have our 2nd Birthday, a Family Pot Luck Dinner and Disco, coming up on Friday 15th November. This was super fun last year when we danced until we dropped, so we are expecting this year to be even bigger and better. Events such as this allow families to meet each other, make connections and experience The Garden environment for a few hours. Our end of year family day out is also

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e are there! With the help of the BOP Regional Council and the fantastic people at Ōmokoroa Coastal Challenge, we have reached our funding goal and then some. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has granted us $7,000 as part of their Environmental Enhancement Fund. As some of you might know, the Ōmokoroa Community Garden is one of this year's recipients of funding from the Run Run Run or Ōmokoroa Coastal Challenge. We are still unsure how much will be raised from this amazing event. Cyberlink also sponsored one of the races. You will find all of our sponsors at omokoroa.net/garden so help me thank them by using their services

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arry Webber of Ōmokoroa has been re-elected as Mayor of the Western Bay of Plenty District Council with 6,537 votes - ahead of Bethlehem’s Margaret Murray-Benge (5,203) and Te Puke’s Stephen Fawcett (1,905). Answering calls from Lizard News after the confirmation from the electoral officer, Mayor Webber joked that he’d managed to get over the line. “My hope is the new Council will work together as one team, and respect what collective decision-making means. We didn’t have that completely in the past three years. “The big projects I’d love to happen are the Ōmokoroa interchange, fixing issues around State Highway 2 intersections, the Katikati bypass and Tauriko interchange,” he says. Murray Grainger (2,264) was the only new Councillor for Kaimai Ward, unseating Ōmokoroa neighbour John Palmer (2,036) in the process. Murray-Benge (2,833), Don Thwaites of Te Puna (2,823) and Mark Dean of Ōropi (2,524) were also elected. After two retirements there were three new faces from ten candidates for the Katikati-Waihī Beach Ward. They are James Denyer (2,255), Christina Humphreys (1,686), and Anne Henry (1,491). The deposed David Marshall (1,322) vows to continue his community work. There was one change in the Te PukeMaketū Ward, with post shop saviour Monique Lints (2,454) topping the poll

alongside returning trio John Scrimgeour (2,367), Kevin Marsh (2,169) and Grant Dally (2,052), as Mike Lally fell away (1,672). The new Katikati Community Board is Ben Warren, Neil Harray, Kate Sutherland and John Clements. Te Puke elected Richard Crawford, Tūpaea Rolleston, Dale Snell and Kassie Ellis. Ōmokoroa chose Teresa Sage, Peter Presland, Derek Sage and John Evans - as Puran Bhag Singh missed out by eight votes. Maketū voted for Shane Beech, Laura Rae, William Rā Ānaru and Stephan Simpson. The Waihī Beach Community Board was elected unopposed: Ross Goudie, Bob Hulme, Marilyn Roberts and Don Ryan. They’ll be sworn in at the inaugural meeting of Council at 1pm on Thursday 7th November.

Fresh faces at City Hall

Tenby Powell has won the Tauranga City mayoralty with 17,299 votes, beating incumbent Greg Brownless (12,400), last term's deputy Kelvin Clout (8,635), new face Andrew Hollis (5,715) and six other candidates. Clout (1st round), Hollis (18th), Heidi Hughes (20th), and John Robson (21st) are elected as Councillors at large after 21 rounds of preference iterations, using the new single transferrable vote system. Tina Salisbury and Bill Grainger are elected for Te Papa-Welcome Bay, Larry Baldock and Jako Abrie for ŌtūmoetaiPā, and Steve Morris and Dawn Kiddie for Mount Maunganui-Pāpāmoa.

Anna Larsen and Terry Molloy missed out for Te Papa-Welcome Bay. Molloy appeared elected after 95% of votes were counted, before being overtaken by Larsen then finally Grainger as ranked preferences were calculated and candidates were eliminated. The 95% progress result didn’t include some special votes and papers in transit on the final day. Andrew Hollis found himself in the spotlight with the Race Relations Commissioner over his Treaty views. Larry Baldock was set to be appointed deputy mayor. Tauranga City’s inaugural Council meeting was held on Thursday 24th October as PSA union members went on strike to demand pay parity with other Councils in NZ.

Little change at BoPRC

Incumbent Bay of Plenty Regional Councillors Jane Nees (7,067) and Norm Bruning (5,608) have been re-elected,

defeating two challengers - Matthew Farrell (4,563) of Lizard News and the outgoing Katikati Community Board chair Jenny Hobbs (4,537). There were 1,198 wasted papers, with 40 Informal and 1,158 blank returns. Incumbent Matemoana McDonald (1,547) retained the Mauāo Māori Constituency, beating Rīki Nelson (1,120). There were 49 Informal and 281 blank papers. Every Regional Councillor this term was either already serving previously or was elected unopposed due to a lack of candidates, except Toi Kai Rākau Iti (2,450) who defeated Tiipene Marr (1,579) for the Kōhī Māori Constituency. Regional Council’s swearing-in was held on Monday 21st October at Mānuka Tū Tahi Marae in Whakatāne, ahead of the inaugural meeting at Council Chambers. Doug Leeder and Jane Nees were both re-elected unopposed as Chair and Deputy.

Wright Rd black spot our people were injured following a serious crash near Aongatete on Wednesday 25th September. Police confirmed the crash at the intersection of Wright Road and State Highway 2 involved two cars and a truck which blocked both sides of the road from about 4pm. One person was left in a serious con-

dition and three others in what Police Media Centre described as a moderate condition. Motorists were asked to avoid the area or expect significant delays. Two helicopters were dispatched to the scene, and the road was closed for about 3 hours as diversions were put in place.

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Police seek information after a boating incident Police are investigating the death of 29-year-old Pyes Pā man, Clayton Patrick Nathan-Graves, in Tauranga Harbour entrance on Saturday 5th October. They’d like to speak to anyone who entered or exited Tauranga by boat between midnight, and 8am that day. 105 would also like to talk to anyone fishing in the harbour entrance or walking around Mauao base track at the time. Te Puna crash Emergency services responded to a serious crash involving a truck and motorcycle on Te Puna Road at 4pm on Tuesday 15th October.

Two people received severe injuries and were taken to Tauranga Hospital. There were several collisions locally at the time of a torrential downpour of rain. Quake drill Civil Defence says almost 50,000 Bay of Plenty locals are signed up for national earthquake drills. Thousands ducked under desks and doorways to practice Drop, Cover and Hold in the ShakeOut on Thursday 17th October. The most massive recent quake in the Bay was a magnitude 5.2, 20km northwest of Matawai on 7th October 2019. You can receive quake alerts from the Red Cross Hazard App.

Ōmokoroa greenwaste Ōmokoroa Greenwaste Centre reopened on Labour Weekend, Saturday 26th October. The centre has been closed since July for its relocation on-site at 336 Ōmokoroa Road but has now resumed regular hours; Wednesdays and Saturdays, 2pm to 4pm. Hands on Water More than 200 primary school students from around the Bay will gather at Redwood Valley Farm near Paengaroa on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th November for a Hands on Water event. They’ll be learning about freshwater ecosystems and conservation. Due to popular demand, only ten

lizardnews.net schools participate each day. The number of students at any time is restricted to protect the biodiversity of the activity area. Environmental volunteering Walking, tramping, and mountain biking paths managed by DoC must be maintained to a specific standard to be safe and accessible. With more than 30 routes in the region, volunteers can support the work of recreation rangers by adopting a track for 12 months in Western Bay, Tauranga or Rotorua. DoC rangers and community groups also enhance local areas on volunteer days with varied activities. See DoC’s website.

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By Matthew Farrell he owner of Ōmokoroa’s new 24-hour gym hopes it’ll become a meeting point for the community, as well as work out. Vance Elliott says it was gratifying to have 20 members sign up at VPT Health Club from the first open day last month, with a steady stream over the next couple of days. On the first Saturday, there were classes for a gold coin donation to child medical research funder, Cure Kids. Vance is a Hamiltonian who grew up on a dairy farm in Morrinsville. He’s spent six years as a personal trainer in Sydney. “It’s always been my goal to own a gym. This is the fifth year of my five-year plan. We’ll limit membership to 200 to begin, to manage demand for equipment, showers and lockers. Then we’ll consider an off-peak option,” Vance says. Cardio and strength options include bikes, treadmills, steps, rowing and resistance-based machines, lat pull-down, abdominal crunch, free weights and weight benches.

Wattbikes, used by the All Blacks, are imported from Nottingham in the UK by NZ distributor Richard Gee who lives in Whakamārama. Melissa and Arrison moved to Ōmokoroa in January. They couldn’t wait for the gym to open. “It’s exciting. We work in town, so it’s handy to have a gym here. Otherwise, you face traffic on the way home. Our baby is due in January. I may do some yoga classes,” says Melissa. “I used to go to The Gym in town, but I stopped when we moved. We’ve been waiting since then, so I’m not going to waste time, and I signed up today,” says Arrison. Vance hopes a community gym will be less intimidating, and he encourages anyone curious to drop in at 168 Ōmokoroa Road. “Business owners can check out the gym and see how we can collaborate. We’ll offer everything from corporate rates to Gold Card memberships,” he says. Vance says his partner, Ashleigh Wright, has been an awesome help.

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Roy of the Rovers, Mowers, Movers s Ōmokoroa Volunteer Fire Brigade issues a call for community members to replace emergency personnel moving on, there’s an unexpected departure. After 12 years of dedication, Roy Carney has mown the lawns outside the station for the final time. Roy, who turns 90 in March, was thanked at September’s honours night but didn’t know at the time he’d be moving to Bombay. He was one of the first to build on Holyoake Terrace 14 years ago, after living in Pahoia and Plummers Point. “I arrived from London in 1962. I started work in 1944, aged 14 and one week; 25 shillings for 49 hours a week and had to buy my own boots and overalls. If you were late three minutes, you lost quarter of an hour’s pay,” Roy grins. CFO Ian Blunt says he appreciates Roy’s effort, as the lawnmowing took another pressure off the operational team.

e received a disappointing response from Ōmokoroa residents to our call for volunteers to help as firefighters and first responders. From the appeal for help, we have one new firefighting recruit who has filled in his application. Another two persons, either male or female, would be great. Our First Response team, who respond to medical calls, requires three persons, either male or female. Full uniform and training are provided to all personnel working out of our modern Station on Ōmokoroa Road. Please consider helping your community, call CFO Ian 0274 599478, DCFO Simon 0274 366265 or First Responder Team Leader Megan 0226 384479 for a tour of the Station. In recent weeks, Firefighters have responded 11 times to a variety of calls including three vegetation fires, a fence fire, an accident assist and patient assists. At present, the windy weather is not ideal in which to light fires. Be extra careful and go online to order your fire permit at checkitsalright.co.nz. Fire bans

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By Paul Wrigley reetings to Ōmokoroa residents. Ōmokoroa continues to be a great place to live. Ōmokoroa is a robust, safe community with many groups, clubs and individuals who contribute to the wellbeing of the area. There has been significant growth, and I know some long-time residents have expressed their concerns to me about how this development will affect the area. It is my observations from reported crime, that residents should continue to feel safe and be optimistic about the future for the peninsula. I have been impressed by the new life breathed into the Neighbourhood Support network, and the keenness of local

people to engage as street co-ordinators. They are building strong relationships with other families living around them. My area of concern for Ōmokoroa is for our youth, and the responsibility is on all of us to support them in making good decisions and challenge their behaviour at times. Residents are less willing to sell produce on the roadside anymore, which has been attributed to youths wandering around wilfully damaging stands. From time to time, the behaviour from youth around the skatepark is less than desirable. I encourage any resident who experiences offensive behaviour or damage to your property or threats by youths to report it to the Police crime reporting line anytime by calling 105.

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By Jackie Knotts he annual Ōmokoroa Artists exhibition at the Settlers’ Hall on the 28th and 29th September was another successful milestone in the group’s history. The exhibition was opened on Friday evening by Ashley Grant, the sculptor of the anchor stone. He gave a very apposite speech relating his own exhibiting experience, why exhibiting work is important and the value of the creative process. The variety of work displayed reflected the different interests in terms of subject matter, media and experience within the group. There were “traditional” paintings of

“recognisable” subjects as well as more diverse work which explored the expressive possibilities of different techniques and media. As well as original work there were cards and prints for sale. The small hall was a workspace, and Betty Oakes displayed and demonstrated the techniques of watercolour at which she is so proficient. Maggie Savage worked on her very detailed hand coloured drawings, Hanneke de Graaf modelled clay, Jill Pretty painted an outdoor corrugated steel panel, and Mary Avis had fun activities for kids. A local resident won the raffle prize of a Jill Pretty seascape.

By Todd Muller MP Bay of Plenty he award-winning Community Patrol and Neighbourhood Support in Ōmokoroa offer an outstanding service which is dependent on loyal volunteers. However, no community should have to depend on volunteers to make it feel safe. Good policing is underpinned by well trained professional police officers who are committed to serving the community. There has been a 30 per cent increase in the number of patched and prospect gang members in the Bay of Plenty. More gang members mean more crime in our communities, and that means more victims. Violent crime is also up. Methamphetamine is increasing because of gangs. The Bay of Plenty wastewater tested the third highest use of methamphetamine use per capita in the country.

As the demand for meth increases, so does crime, and burglaries, with more innocent victims. Coupled with those shocking statistics, the Government has shifted the goalposts and admitted it won’t deliver on its promise of adding 1800 new police officers this term. It makes a mockery of Police Minister Stuart Nash promise to add 1800 additional police officers to the force, having confirmed in writing to National that this was additional recruitment, accounting for police officers who leave each year. It is not just communities who are feeling the impact; the Police also feel let down and misled by these lofty promises. Policing has never been harder. When gang membership is rising, the priority of the Minister should be ensuring there are enough cops on the street to stop crime and reduce the risk

Overall the group was happy with visitor numbers and sales. Putting on an exhibition is a lot of work and incurs some expense, but it is an incentive to focus on completing work, and the team effort it

requires is part of the glue that unites members and gives them a sense of purpose. So pat on the back Ōmokoroa Artists. Like the advert for McCain frozen veg, “You’ve done it again.”

Todd Talk to public safety. Benefit numbers are well out of control. The number of people on the dole has exploded with 6,700 more people just in the last quarter. That is more than 22,000 extra people have gone on the dole in the two years under this Government. Employers are crying out for workers so there shouldn’t be more New Zealanders lining up for benefits. The Government has said unemployment rates are low, and the economy is in good shape, so benefit numbers should be going down. More and more New Zealanders are struggling to put food on the table and a roof over their heads with the increased cost of living, and that’s reflected in the more than half a million hardship assistance grants paid out in the past three months. It is a dismal fact that the Government is failing to keep this country safe.

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

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Aqua-aerobics 9am Ōmokoroa Hot Pools. Sessions $6 per person. Contact Kim on 027 246 8635. Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 9-11am. Contact Club Captain Jeff Warren on 021 109 9668. Ōmokoroa Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first three visits are free. Contact omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz Katikati Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first three visits are free. 6 Binnie Road. Contact katikati@playcentre.org.nz or 07 549 0211. Parents Walking Group. 9.30am. Meet at SuperGrans, 14 Jocelyn St, Katikati. Phone 549 4522. Katikati Bowling Club Combined Roll-up. 9.30am start. Names in by 9-15am please. All welcome. Coaching available. 8 Park Rd, Katikati. Phone 549 0103. ‘Move It’ Fitness at Whakamārama Hall. 9.30am. $5 or $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. Pilates Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 9.30-10.30am. Contact Claudia 021 192 7706. Postnatal Support at Bethlehem Birthing Centre with Supergrans. All parents and caregivers of children under two are welcome. Morning tea provided. Contact 549 4522, email info@supergranswbop.org.nz or text 027 472 1112. Justice of the Peace clinic 11am-1pm at Waihī Library, 40 Rosemont Street. Community Tai Chi Katikati Memorial Hall Lounge 1pm during school terms. Contact Trish 021 482 842. Movie Matinee 1.30pm at the Arts Junction, Katikati. Tickets $10. Limited seats. 549 5250. Bridge Club Ōmokoroa Community Church Hall in the afternoons. Call David Luxton on 548 0521. IGIRLZ Fun adventure and learning for girls 8 11. 6-7.30pm Ōmokoroa Community Church Hall. Call 548 2515. Yoga Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 6.15-7.45pm. Contact Mollie 021 177 8018. Table Tennis at Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Any age 5.15-7pm, Seniors (18+) 7-9pm. $3 per single, $5 per couple. Includes supper. Whilesole shoes preferred. Call Bruce Lauchlan on 548 1741. Cards 500 7pm at Ōmokoroa Bowling Club. $3 includes tea and biscuits. Prizes plus raffles once a month. Carpooling from Katikati available. New members welcome. Contact Lorraine Taylor on 548 1404.

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The first three visits are free. 6 Binnie Road. Contact katikati@playcentre.org.nz or 07 549 0211. Youthful Yogis Keep on Your Feet class for over 65’s 9.30-10.30am. Yoga for Every Body. 8a Vernon Rd, Te Puna. Contact Michelle on 021 044 1042. Pahoia Creative Fibre group Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays at 9.30am. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7pm. Learn to spin, weave, felt, knit, crochet and more. New members welcome. Call Barbara on 544 0920 or 021 144 6329. Tai Chi 9.30-10.30am Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Contact Trevor on 022 322 3410 or Anne 548 0763. Gentle hatha yoga classes 12-1pm and 6-7pm. Yoga for Every Body. 8a Vernon Rd, Te Puna. Contact Michelle on 021 044 1042 Waihī Beach Bowls at Memorial RSA Bowling Club. Roll-up, names in by 12.30 for 1 o’clock start. All welcome. Bowls and coaching available. Contact 021 0220 4040, 027 863 1349, waihibeachbowls@gmail.com Mahjong Circle 1pm at the Sports Pavilion, Western Avenue. Call Denise on 548 1385. Wise & Wonderful Arts & crafts, games and afternoon tea for seniors. Pick up and drop off available in Katikati area. 1.30-3pm at Katikati Community Centre. Contact info@katikaticommunity.nz or 549 0399 to register. Gold coin. Yoga/Qi Gong Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 4pm5.30pm. Contact Karin 548 1787. Twilight Bowls from 5pm. Ōmokoroa Bowling Club, Hamurana Road. Starting 11 November through to 17 December. Teams of three or individuals. Bowls supplied. Contact Graeme Thacker 548 2576 or Club 548 0077. Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 5-7pm. Contact Club Captain Jeff Warren on 021 109 9668. Darts, Serious Singles Register names by 6.50pm for a 7pm start. Oche fees apply. Contact Top Shot Bar, Te Puna on 552 6405.

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Gentle hatha yoga classes 8.15-9.15am, 12-1pm and 5-6pm. Yoga for Every Body, 8a Vernon Rd, Te Puna. Contact Michelle on 021 044 1042. Aqua-aerobics 9am Ōmokoroa Hot Pools. Sessions are $6 per person. Contact Kim on 027 246 8635. Mainly Music at Ōmokoroa Community Church from 9.15am. Email office@theocc.org.nz or call 548 2515. Te Puna Playcentre 9.15am-noon. 225 Te Puna Road. Email tepuna@playcentre.org.nz or call 552 5253. Community Tai Chi Waihī Beach RSA 9.30am during school terms. Contact Trish 021 482 842. ‘Move It’ Fitness at Whakamārama Hall. 9.30am. $5 or $25 per term. Class runs for about 45 minutes. Phone Caryn 021 133 5390. Zumba Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9.30-10.30am. Contact Carla 578 8780. Katikati Bowling Club Combined Roll-up. 1pm start. Names in by 12.45pm please. All welcome. Coaching available. 8 Park Rd, Katikati. Phone 549 0103. Community Tai Chi Bethlehem Hall 1pm during school terms. Contact Trish 021 482 842. Adults Ballet Plus class 2pm St Peter’s Anglican Church Hall, Katikati. Small friendly class $8 per lesson. Ph Gaye 577 1753 or 027 274 8753.

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Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 9-11am. Contact Club Captain Jeff Warren on 021 109 9668. Ōmokoroa Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first three visits are free. Contact omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz Katikati Playcentre is open from 9am-noon. The first three visits are free. 6 Binnie Road. Contact katikati@playcentre.org.nz or 07 549 0211. Whakamārama Community Library 9amnoon. Visit whakalibrary.com or drop in to see our eclectic mix of books. Parents Support Group. 9.30am-11am, SuperGrans, 14 Jocelyn St, Katikati. All parents and caregivers of children under two are welcome. Phone 549 4522. Whakamārama Playgroup Whakamārama Hall at 9.30am-noon. Contact Alison on 021 873 057. Ōmokoroa Artists Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9am-noon. Refreshments provided. Contact Jackie on 548 1518 or see Facebook page: Ōmokoroa Artists. Te Puna Playcentre 9.15am-noon. 225 Te Puna Road. Email tepuna@playcentre.org.nz or call 552 5253. Tai Chi 9.30-10.30am Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Contact Trevor on 022 322 3410 or Anne 548 0763. Justice of the Peace clinic 11am-1pm at Ōmokoroa Library & Service Centre, McDonnell Street. Pilates Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 11.30am12.30pm. Contact Claudia 021 192 7706. Rummikub at Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd, Katikati. 1pm start, $3 per person. Line Dancing Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Beginners 1.30-3pm. Call Joce 552 0791 or 021 486 265. After School Workshop 9-13 year olds. 3.304.40pm Atrium Gallery @ the Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Rd. Contact: atriumgallerynz@gmail.com for further information. Line Dancing Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. $5 Beginners. 5.45-7pm. Call Shirley 548 1633. Ōmokoroa Pahoia Sea Scouts North end of Ōmokoroa Domain 6.30-8.30pm. For more info contact Jane on 022 351 5696. Social Club Darts Top Shot Bar, Te Puna. Register by 6pm for 6.15 start. Oche fees apply. Contact 552 6405. ‘Move It’ Fitness at Whakamārama Hall. 77.45pm. $5 or $25 per term. Class runs for about

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

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Gentle hatha yoga classes 8.15-9.15 and 9.3010.30am. Yoga for Every Body, 8a Vernon Rd, Te Puna. Contact Michelle on 021 044 1042. Ōmokoroa Toy Library 9.30-11am behind the Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Katikati Bowling Club Combined Roll-up. 1-3pm. Names in by 12.45pm please. All welcome. Coaching available. 8 Park Rd, Katikati. Phone 549 0103. Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 2-5pm. Contact Club Captain Jeff Warren on 021 109 9668.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – NOVEMBER Sat 2nd Book Fair St Pius Church Annual Book Fair, Katikati Memorial Hall. Sun 3rd Katikati Tramping Club Puketutu Hut. Hard, 6 hours, start 7.30am, Ph Ian 07 548 2351 by 7.30pm Fri. Sun 3rd Katikati Folk Open Mic 3pm every 1st Sunday of the month. Blackboard (open mic) session at Forta Leza, 2656 Main Highway, Aongatete. Mon 4th-Sat 10th Active Ageing Week. There is a range of free activities available around the District. Visit www.westernbay.govt.nz/ active-ageing Mon 4th Bethlehem/Te Puna Lions Club at Te Puna Community Centre Hall, Tangitū Road, Te Puna (Behind the Tennis Courts). 1st and 3rd Monday evenings from 6.00pm. Contact Colin 576 9110. Also 2nd December. Tue 5th Women’s Textile Shed 1st Tuesday at Tauranga Arts & Craft Centre, Elizabeth Street, Tauranga. 9.30am-2.00pm, $15 per person. Contact Kim Cutting at cuttingkim@gmail.com or 021 513 093. Also 3rd December. Tue 5th Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall AGM 7.30pm in the Small Hall, 334 Ōmokoroa Road. Presentation of annual report and accounts and election of officers. Refreshments after. All welcome. Wed 6th Aongatete Forest Project working bee. Top of Wright Road. 9am-12.30pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesday morning of the month. Visit aongateteforest.org/join Also 6th November. Wed 6th Te Puna Kindy Christmas Market Fundraiser for the kindergarten. $20 per stall. Thu 7th Ōmokoroa Peninsula Club 9.30am. 1st Thursday of the month at the Ōmokoroa Community Church (excl Dec/Jan). Contact Anne on 548 0566 or Margaret on 548 2737. Also 7th November. Thu 7th Boomerang Bags Katikati sew reusable fabric shopping bags which are distributed free to the community. Contact Jizzy on 549 2337 or txt Robyn on 021 1584038 to join or donate fabric. 1st and 3rd Thursday at Katikati College Fabric Tech Room from 3.30-5.30pm. Also 7th November.

Monthly meetings and one-off events

Sat 9th Katikati Lions Moggies Market Katikati War Memorial Hall from 8am. Every 2nd Saturday. Contact Margaret 021 507 456 or Alan 027 279 1096.

Sat 9th - Sun 10th Up the Garden Path 12 gardens open in Athenree, Katikati and Aongatete. 9am-5pm each day. Tickets $20 from Katikati information centre.

Fri 15th Bay City Ramblers play the Arts Junction, Katikati 7.30-10.30pm. Tickets $23 from Eventfinda.co.nz

Sun 10th The Ōmokoroa & Districts Lions Market 9am-noon Western Ave carpark 2nd Sunday of the month. Contact Barbara Haseltine on 548 2255.

Sat 16th Katikati Tramping Club various Raglan Walks. Easy, 5 hours. Start 7.30am. Ph Fiona 07 855 8335 by 7.30pm Friday.

Sun 10th Scavenger Hunt 10am-1pm starting at the Kaimai Views Classic Builders show home, Sentinel Drive, Ōmokoroa. All ages. Sausage sizzle, lolly scramble, coffee. Free admission. Sun 10th QuarryFest 10am-4pm at Te Puna Quarry Park. Craft & produce, food & drink, music & entertainment. $5 adults, children free. Sun 10th Pā Kererū walking loop official opening at The Blade, Whakamārama. Welcome at 2pm. Speeches, afternoon tea and guided walks. RSVP Colin Hewens col.hewens@orcon.net.nz

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Sun 17th Sunday Scribblers 11am12.30pm. Working on memoirs starting with fun warm-up writing exercises. Every 3rd Sunday. Summerset Retirement Village, Park Road, Katikati. Ph Gaye 577 1753 or 027 274 8753.

Mon 11th Friends of Cooney Reserve working bee the 2nd Monday of the month 9.30am-noon. Contact Jan on 548 2299 for more information.

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

Wed 13th Ōmokoroa & Districts Lions Club 6pm at Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Contact Keith and Rosemary Searle on 548 2117.

Mon 18th National Party Constituent Clinic. 3rd Monday 10am-noon. Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Enquiries to 542 0505.

Wed 13th Alchemy Poetry at the Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Road from 6pm8pm or thereabouts. Read your own work or that of a published poet. Every 2nd Wednesday. Call 571 8722 or 021 145 5810.

Thu 14th Ōmokoroa Business Network meeting. 9am on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Contact omokoroabusiness network@gmail.com for details.

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Sun 17th Ride-on Mower Day from 10am3pm at Ōmokoroa No. 1 School. Loud full-on mower racing, Oceania Helicopter rides, Bay’s biggest silent auction, sales and entertainment. See http://www.mowerracing.co.nz/ for full information.

Sun 17th Katikati Folk Club Jam sessions 5pm every 3rd Sunday. Informal jam sessions at the Forta Leza, 2656 State Highway 2, Aongatete.

Fri 8th Bethlehem Night Market every 2nd Friday from 5.30-8.30pm at Bethlehem Hall. Facebook: cnmbethlehem or contact Jen on 021 672 281 cnmbethlehem@gmail.com.

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Sat 16th Katikati Artisan Market 9am-1pm Chrome Cafe, 3 Wharawhara Road, Katikati. Every 3rd Saturday.

Sun 10th Muso Jam Session at Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Road. 2nd Sunday each month. 3-6pm.

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

Sat 9th Tiki Taane plays the Waihī Beach Hotel from 8pm. Tickets $35+fees from Eventfinda. R18 event.

Thu 14th Friends of Puketoki Trapping/checking every 2nd Thursday. Meet at Leyland Road carpark. Contact John Budden on 548 1180 or Terry Edwards on 552 6222.

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Mon 18th Bethlehem/Te Puna Lions Club at Te Puna Community Centre Hall, Tangitū Road, Te Puna (Behind the Tennis Courts). 1st and 3rd Monday evenings from 6pm. Contact Colin 576 9110. Wed 20th Aongatete Forest Project working bee. Top of Wright Road. 9am12.30pm. 1st and 3rd Wednesday morning of the month. Visit aongateteforest.org/join Also 3rd July. Wed 20th Ōmokoroa Acoustic Jam Ōmokoroa Boat Club 7pm. Play, sing, enjoy. Gold coin donation. Refreshments available. Every 3rd Wednesday. Contact Heather 548 1620 or Trish 548 0753.

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Thu 21st Boomerang Bags Katikati sew reusable fabric shopping bags which are distributed free to the community. Contact Jizzy on 549 2337 or txt Robyn on 021 1584038 to join or donate fabric. 1st and 3rd Thursday at Katikati College Fabric Tech Room from 3.30-5.30pm. Fri 22nd Xmas Makers Market 3-7pm at the Arts Junction, Katikati. Hand-made craft items, food trucks, licenced wine bar. Free admission. Sat 23rd Katikati Lions Garage Sale 811am behind Caltex Service Station, Main Road, Katikati. Every 4th Saturday. Sat 23rd Wander Dog walk Te Puna Quarry Park. 10am start. Free event by WBOPDC. Sun 24th Atrium Art & Artisan Fair 11am-3pm last Sunday monthly. Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Road. Locally Handmade Art & Wares. To book, contact aaafair17@gmail.com Sunday 24th Poets’ Corner. 11am-noon every fourth Sunday at Summerset Retirement Village. Park Rd Katikati. All welcome. Read, listen, learn different forms of poetry $2 Inquiries Ph Gaye 07 5771753 or 0272748753. Tue 26th Cooking with SuperGrans. 10am12.30pm at The Centre (beside the Library). All welcome. Every 4th Tuesday. Please RSVP. Phone 549 4522. Wed 27th Gardening with SuperGrans. 1011am at SuperGrans, 14 Jocelyn St, Katikati. All welcome. Every 4th Wednesday. Phone 549 4522. Thu 28th Ōmokoroa Business Network meeting. 9am on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Contact omokoroabusiness network@gmail.com for details. Thu 28th Probus Club of Ōmokoroa 9.30am-noon at Ōmokoroa Setters’ Hall every 4th Thursday of the month. Contact Jean 548 2239 or Carol on 863 7292. Tue 3rd Dec Community Foodbank Drive street collection in Ōmokoroa. From 6-8pm volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food and consumables. Wed 4th Dec Waihī Beach Twilight Bowls at 5.30pm for 3 weeks, then again for 6 weeks from 8th Jan. Memorial RSA Bowling Club. All welcome. Bowls and coaching available. Contact 021 0220 4040, 027 863 1349, waihibeachbowls@gmail.com Sat 7th Dec Katikati Christmas Parade Main Road, Katikati.

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Next chapter for Acacia Park By Matthew Farrell he first stage of the total rebuild of an aged care facility in Ōmokoroa is drawing to a close. Six months after the ground was broken on a $15 million consent for CHT Acacia Park, the ground floor of the facility’s two-storey Stage One building is set for completion in mid-November. The first dozen residents will be moved across into the new wing the following week. Lift access to the upper floor will be added at a later stage. Stage Two is due to begin in late November or early December, including the planned demolition of some of the old building to make way for new construction as the complex will eventually grow from 48 to 60 beds. “Watts & Hughes have been very professional in their approach, minimising disruption to our residents. There has been no effect on our existing buildings during the works to date,” says Acacia Park manager Megan Thorne. Moving reception south to the Hamurana Road entrance has worked out better than its original position on the north-east side of the site, she says. Project manager Nick Neben says communication has been key to the progress and everyone is looking forward to Stages Two and Three. Megan agrees. “There’s genuine excitement around it now, as it comes together at this point and is looking very

smart. It will be an exceptional place for our residents to live, and our staff to work.” Megan thanks residents and families for their patience, and staff for their professionalism, saying everyone has been great all around.

Ōmokoroa Neighbourhood Support mokoroa Neighbourhood Support is going from strength to strength. We now have more than 500 household members and over 50 street co-ordinators! The area coordinators will continue to grow the network one street at a time. Each month we will ask for your nominations and ideas for new street coordinators. This month’s target: Margaret Drive. Do you know someone on Margaret Drive that would make a good Street Coordinator? If so, get in touch. For our street co-ordinators: summer is around the corner and the weather is (mainly!) improving so if you have not reached out to your group for a while, now is a good time to say hello to your neighbours and gather any missing or new contact details. You may be aware that the Western Bay District Council adopted a number of new bylaws and policies in August. Some of these, such as the Freedom Camping Bylaw, affect us in Ōmokoroa, so you may find the decision summary interesting reading. Visit here to read more: http://bit.ly/2IF2EZ4. Area co-ordinators: Cathy Taylor 021 704 686 and Annabel Reyes 021 445 476, or email nsomokoroa@wbopns.org.nz Article supplied.

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A time for giving ou will often hear the expression “the most valuable gift you can give is your time.” And it’s true. In this hectic day and age, it is a privilege to spend quality time with those you love. People are often busy running around during the year with numerous commitments. The festive season is the perfect opportunity to make some time to reconnect and reflect. At Waipuna Hospice, we see patients who have no or limited family support during the most difficult moments of their lives. This could be for a number of reasons, their families may be living abroad, or financially constrained and unable to travel or they have an estranged relationship with relatives. Whatever the reason the team at Waipuna Hospice spend quality time with every patient providing comfort and support. This support continues over the festive season.

There are many small acts or gestures families can do to gain some quality moments together. Simply telling family stories and looking at photos can provoke many cherished memories. Another activity could be leaving messages. The Waipuna Hospice Remembrance Tree appeal offers an opportunity to write a special message to those that are with us, and those we may have lost and will not be sharing Christmas with us this year. In recognition of the people that hold a very special place in our hearts, the Waipuna Hospice Remembrance Tree appeal is an opportunity to share your thoughts and messages with them. Be sure to make a small donation in exchange for a card to write your message to the person you are thinking of. Please give generously, as your donation will go towards helping Waipuna Hospice care for pa-

tients and their families during the festive season. Volunteering with family or friends is a great way to spend a few hours together in the Christmas spirit. Waipuna Hospice is looking for volunteers to be a friendly face and help people in our community write a special message to someone they love to place on our Remembrance Trees. We have over 50 Waipuna Hospice Remembrance Trees located in Bureta, Bayfair, Bethlehem, Brookfield, Greerton, Katikati, Mount Maunganui, Ōmokoroa, Pāpāmoa, Pyes Pā, Tauranga CBD, Te Puke, Te Puna, and The Lakes. If you have an hour or two to spare and would like to help raise money for people in our community with a life-limiting illness, please register online at waipunahospice.org.nz/trees. If you have any questions at all, please contact Christine on 07 552 6892 or email events@waipunahospice.org.nz

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Bethlehem Te Puna Lions organise the spring QuarryFest each year. It features craft stalls, food stalls, and entertainment in the amphitheatre on Sunday 10th November, from 10am-4pm. This is Te Puna Quarry Park’s main fundraiser for the year and is a popular family day out. PHOTO: Supplied.

ativity. Either way, we’re keen to hear and are more than happy to visit to check gardens and talk things through,” Marc says. Gardens new to the festival are always an exciting inclusion in the biennial festival, he says, and diversity – from sprawling rural gardens to tiny town plots - is appreciated. The next festival will be held from November 19-22 next year, but Marc and team are keen to use this spring and summer period to confirm which gardens will be included. The festival traditionally features about 70 gardens as well as art stops. To contact Marc, email marc@gardenandartfestival.co.nz or phone 570 2525.

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Mushroom makeover for Toy Library f you’ve visited or driven past the Settlers’ Hall on Ōmokoroa Road before, you would have been excused for not noticing the shabby old shed at the back. But the same can’t be said today! After almost closing less than 6 months ago due to a lack of volunteers, the Ōmokoroa Toy Library has gone through a huge transformation driven by a new committee. The once-innocuous building has been transformed into a playful giant mushroom house. The red and white spotted roof can easily be seen from the road and the large mushroom painted on the door by local artist Annita Murray can’t help but draw the eye. New signage, by GT Signs, finishes off the outside makeover and showcases the new logo. “We wanted to do something dramatic

when it came to refreshing the Toy Library,” says the new chairperson, Sarah Roche. The mushroom house design was chosen for its simple but fun appearance and to tie in with the new logos, the vision of Jen Hague the new Marketing & Communications Manager. “With the new committee on board, we decided a full rebranding was necessary. The mushroom house was a fun and playful way to tie the logo and the repainted building together and catch the eye of passers-by”. The inside of the Library has also been refreshed with new paint, signage, carpet and solar lighting as well as a hoard of new toys. Members can hire ride-on toys, water tables, roller coasters, puzzles, musical instruments, science toys as well as

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role-play, construction and sports toys. There is plenty to choose from to keep those little hands and minds occupied. Toys are geared towards 0-5-year-olds. “The Toy Library is a great community resource that gives you access to a huge range of age-appropriate toys. And when the kids get bored of them, you just swap them out without cluttering up your home. We get lots of grandparents hiring toys in the holidays for their visiting grandchildren, as well as a steady membership base of parents.” says Toy Buyer, Amy Bailey. The volunteer committee consists of mums and dads from the community who run the entire Toy Library in their spare time. Additional volunteer members assist in running the Library on Saturday mornings in return for discounted annual membership fees. Other membership options include non-volunteering annual membership and a 2-month trial. The Ōmokoroa Toy Library committee

would like to extend a huge thanks to The Ōmokoroa Centre Trust for its grant that made this all possible. Also GT Signs, Annita Murray (artist), Brian Jeffs (painter), Ōmokoroa Print and Copy, Carpet Court and Alliance RV for their contribution to the makeover and of course all of our members who use the Library. Ōmokoroa Toy Library is open Saturday mornings from 9:30 am - 11:00 am and is located behind the Settlers’ Hall (334 Ōmokoroa Road). Visit www.omokoroatoylibrary.co.nz for more information. Article supplied.

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Scouts seek new leadership mokoroa Pahoia Sea Scout Group Leader Jane Miller is stepping down at the end of 2019. Steve Aldridge will continue as Activity leader, but the troop needs new additional leadership in order to keep going. Could that be you? This is an excellent opportunity to have fun, learn new skills, give back to the community, and if you have a 10.5-14.5-year-old, to connect with your child. Training is provided, but there is lots of scope for you to bring new ideas alongside a newly updated award scheme which will be introduced in 2020. Police vetting is required, so please get in touch now for next year. The Scout group meets down at the boat shed on Ōmokoroa Domain, 6.30-8.30 pm on Thursdays. We currently have seven Scouts, boys and girls, with plenty of space for new members. A one-month trial is free. This term, we will be holding a Masterchef competition night, cooking on gas camping stoves, learning to read maps and use a compass, using lashings to build a large catapult, playing team building games, learning to work together and enjoying device-free time on the Domain. Our Sailing activities this term will be with The Ōmokoroa Boat Club on Saturdays - see Ōmokoroaboatclub.co.nz/sailing for more details. Next term, the group will continue to make the most of daylight savings with outdoor activities. A new Ventures unit has formed from Te Puna, Katikati, Ōmokoroa and Pahoia boys and girls 14.5-17.5 years. Members don't need to have been Scouts previously. They are learning to organise themselves, coordinate regular term activities and fundraise. They were marshalls at the recent Ōmokoroa Coastal Challenge, and the money they raised will go towards new experiences. If you would like more information. Please email omokoroapahoia@group.scouts.nz Article supplied.

These fabric bags are being sold to raise funds to replace the playhouse. PHOTOS: Supplied.

his term it’s been quite wet and wild, so our tamariki have been taking advantage of our many fun sheltered areas for play. We built a whare inside out of wooden blocks which has been a popular reading and role-play area. There have been plenty of adventures had underneath our fort, and a crowd favourite remains our outdoor playhouse. Unfortunately, the playhouse is in dire need of an upgrade. The current one is rotting, old and shabby. So we are fundraising to build a playhouse fit for our little kings and queens. With the help of the very talented local artist Christine Rowntree, we have created a beautiful reusable bag to raise funds for the new playhouse. As you are aware, single-use plastic bags are no longer available in our shops, which makes us very happy as we try our best to be sustainable at Playcentre. So what better way to raise funds than by providing our community with a sustainable product with a beautiful piece of artwork that fully represents the Ōmokoroa community. This bag is made from 100% hemp, which

is a highly sustainable fabric option and 100% degradable. It comes with a side pocket and folds up with domes to keep it small and tidy in your bag or car. The design was created to represent Ōmokoroa and the values of Playcentre and the community. The town’s symbol, the lizard, features koru patterns that symbolize unity, growth, new life and family and are carried by the lizard - just as a community carries its members. The tail of the lizard is bordered in waves in reference to the peninsula. Surrounding the lizard are wildflowers which grow in abundance in Ōmokoroa and native kōwhai to symbolize New Zealand. The mandala utilizes Māori patterns that speak of strength, determination, tenacity and courage. We love the bags, and we would love to see them on the arms of our community as they do their local shopping. The bags are $15 each or two for $25. You can email omokoroa@playcentre.org.nz to find out more or pop in and visit our great centre on Monday, Thursday or Friday mornings (9am-12pm) to purchase.

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Surveying reptiles Work starts on the and invertebrates Wairoa Bridge cycleway ctivity picked up last month on construction of the cycleway extension on the SH2 side of the Wairoa River bridge with completion expected in early autumn 2020. Brian Perry Civil Limited is the contractor for the $4.178 million bridge cycleway which is part of the final section of the Ōmokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway. Work started on the western (downstream) side of the bridge and included setting up a fenced work area and installing super-silt fencing in the Wairoa River Reserve. Public access to the Wairoa River reserve will be disrupted to some extent, and the contractor requests that people respect the signage warning on the approach to the reserve area off Te Puna Station Road. Existing bollards will be removed on the reserve to give contractors better access. Disruption to traffic will be minimal on SH2 with work mainly limited to night time. Visual electronic signs will be set up in advance,

A By Tammy and Stacey WANZ educators he Wild About NZ (WANZ) students from Ōmokoroa Point, Ōmokoroa No. 1 and Whakamārama Schools, will be getting their hands dirty this term, searching in the leaf litter, under logs and rocks to see what types of insects they can find, then learn to identify them. The bug and weta motels will be getting a spring clean and some new renovations! We will try our hand at surveying for skinks and lizards, and learn about native trees and plants along the way. If anyone has any local

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warning motorists of any highway disruption such as shoulder closures and speed restrictions. High screens already installed on the sides of the bridge are to ensure passing motorists are not distracted by the construction activity alongside the state highway. The contractor will notify all stakeholders on key stages of the works’ phases. Work on the upstream side of the bridge, near the public toilets, was due to start late October. The cycleway attached to the bridge will link with the final section of the cycleway from Wairoa Bridge to Carmichael Road in Bethlehem which joins the Tauranga City cycle network. For more information on the Ōmokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway visit: westernbay.govt.nz/recreation/cycleways/om okoroa-to-tauranga-cycleway Article supplied.

Credit rating lifts for Western Bay Council estern Bay of Plenty District Council has gained an upgraded credit rating to the highest possible ranking for a local authority. International credit rating agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) has lifted Council from AA-minus to AA rating and has revised Council's outlook from stable to positive. The upgrade is in recognition of Council's significant reduction in debt, good financial performance and positive fiscal outlook.

In its report released in late September, S&P noted it expected Council's financial position to continue to improve as it benefits from strong revenue growth. Council's sound financial management is helping it achieve after-capital account surpluses and reduce its debt levels. These stronger financial forecasts also support Council's liquidity position via higher cash reserves. Council CEO Miriam Taris says the upgrade is a very positive report card for

Council. "This result comes on the heels of our Annual Report, which reflects our falling debt and strong budgetary performance after funding operational costs and capital works. "The new rating should also provide stakeholders and the community with confidence that Council promotes a strong management culture, fiscal discipline and high levels of financial disclosure to support Council's pru-

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By Clare Green e are making good progress with the upgrades to the hall. Thanks to Hawes Building Solutions and Nigel Green Builders Ltd, the stage has been removed, and the floor levelled. The next step is to gain Council consent for, and install, large doors and a covered deck to the east of the building. This will create an indoor/outdoor flow from the hall to the back garden area. We know this will be a very attractive feature for future users of the hall, not to mention Thank Whaka It's Friday nights in summer, sitting on the deck, sipping a cold something - heaven! Thanks must go to Mike Carter, our committee chairman, who has spent many hours of his

own time working on the plans. The next TWIF is 15th November. What a fun night the 1920's quiz was on Saturday, 21st September. Everyone made an effort to dress up, and the costumes were fabulous. Once again, 'Gladarse' cleared her cleaning schedule to be the M.C. and was lots of fun. Congratulations to the winning team 'Grape Expectations' from Ōmokoroa! Thank you to Liz Farrell for being Duty Manager and all our sponsors, especially The White House in Te Puna, Whakamārama Automotive, Whakamārama Strawberry Farm, Whakamārama Farmers Market, The Black Sheep and Te Puna Four Square.

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By Juanita Meder t's the final term of the year, and we're ready for action. Our annual Agricultural Day went without a hitch. The students displayed their talents and hard work with entries in one or more of the following categories: Lamb Rearing, Kid (goat) Rearing, Wearable Art, Art and Craft, Cake Decorating, Cupcake Decorating, Science, Steampunk Art, Photography, Hanging Baskets/Container Gardens, Flower Gardens and Vegetable Gardens. Well done to everyone who took part and a big thank you to our amazing volunteers who helped make the day a fun one. Snow Camp was a great opportunity for our Year 6 students to experience the chill of snow and the thrill of skiing. Despite the deteriorating weather, everyone had a fantastic time and returned home safe, but tired!

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A great showing at the Ag Day. PHOTOS: Supplied.

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TWIF Thank Whaka It’s Friday, every 3rd Friday of the month from 6-8.30pm. All welcome. Bring your dinner, your family and a bottle or two. Meet the locals and get to know what’s happening in Whakamārama. FARMERS MARKET Your sustainable community market for local produce, plants and crafts from local artisans and growers. Every Friday 3.00-6.00pm. $5 for sellers, produce swap table gold coin donation. Contact Debbie 027 279 6030. ‘MOVE IT’ FITNESS Mondays and Wednesdays 9.30am and Thursdays 7pm. An informal 45 minute exercise class for anyone. Go at your own pace. $5 per session or book a term for $25 (per class). Children welcome. Phone Caryn 021 133 5390. WHAKA EMAILS Community news including police reports, lost and found animals, items for sale, excess fruit and vegetables, and rentals wanted. To receive these email: col.hewens@orcon.net.nz HALL BOOKINGS Call Debbie Allan, the booking oﬃcer, on 552 5141 or email whakahallbookings@outlook.com to hire the hall, chairs and tables at very reasonable rates.

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Bowls he Ōmokoroa Bowling Club’s Community Bowls programme is about to get underway. An Open Day will be held on Sunday 3rd November from 1pm at the Hamurana Road greens. Any member of the public interested in having a go are welcome for an introduction to the sport, or another try if you have played before. All that is needed are flat-soled shoes, jandals or even bare feet for an enjoyable couple of hours. With the assistance of Rachel Millard and Tall Poppy Real Estate, a sausage sizzle will be provided as an ‘aftermatch’. Refreshments will also be available from the Clubrooms. Twilight Bowls returns to the greens from Tuesday 11th November and entries for this popular six-week series are encouraged from businesses, family groups, neighbours or any combination, and all ages. This involves an hour of bowls followed by sausage sizzle and prizes. It is a great way to spend time with friends, family or colleagues once a week leading up to Christmas. All are welcome, and everything is supplied. For more details and entry forms, please contact Graeme Thacker on 548 2576 or email graeme.j.thacker@gmail.com or Bill Murphy on 548 1491, email billanne@kinect.co.nz Article supplied.

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Ōmokoroa Point School marimba group preparing for the upcoming festival. PHOTO: Supplied.

he Tauranga Marimba Festival started in 2018 with a performance at Our Place in Tauranga, hosting eight schools from the Bay of Plenty. It was a huge success, and this year has moved to a larger venue, the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, where nine schools will gather.

Jeremy Hantler, a music teacher at Matua Primary School, is our conductor, and Cherrie Leef, who teaches violin at various schools, including Ōmokoroa Point, is the organiser of this event. Teachers from Ōmokoroa Point - Dallas Townsend and Debbie Woodfield - have attended marimba rehearsal sessions each

term this year and are currently teaching our OPS marimba group nine songs related to the theme ‘Songs of Ranginui’. Anyone can attend Tauranga Marimba Festival on Wednesday 6th November from 6-7.15pm. A koha/gold coin donation would be appreciated. Article supplied.

Rhyme versus reality As a recent Ōmokoroa Probus meeting, president Jean Leadley spoke to the group about the derivatives of a number of nursery rhymes. Humpty Dumpty wasn’t an egg-shaped man, but a massive siege cannon. The wall wasn’t a wall but the church tower of St Mary At The Wall. The cannon was blasted away during the siege of Colchester 16421651, and couldn’t be put together again. Subsequently, it was buried in the deep marshland surrounding the church. Georgie Porgie pudding and pie was

Prince Regent, son of King George III who became King George IV. A rather tubby Prince at over 17 stone with a 50-inch waist, he became a source of ridicule in the popular press at the time. First, he kissed Maria, a commoner and a Roman Catholic, then went on to marry Caroline of Brunswick whom he despised and banned from his coronation, making both girls cry. He ran away from an illegal prize boxing fight after a boxer died. Thus when the boys came out, Georgie Porgie ran away.

Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? Mary was none other than Mary of Tudor, aka Bloody Mary, the daughter of Henry VIII and his first wife Katherine of Aragon. The garden refers to the growing number of cemeteries she filled with protestants she had put to death by various means. Silver Bells and Cockle Shells were instruments of torture, and the Maid was a kind of guillotine. Baa Baa Black Sheep was not about sheep and wool but taxes! Article supplied.

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Wedding Flowers Swimmers swam and sausages sizzled unday 29th September heralded daylight saving across New Zealand. Clocks went forward and eager participants at the Dave Hume Pool open day in Katikati did not hold back. More than 300 people took advantage of the Pools’ free entry, and 360 sausages were handed out along with other giveaways provided by Dave Hume Pool Trust and Western Bay of Plenty Events and Promotions. The weather was fine with the pools busy and the pool landscape dotted with family picnics and get-togethers. Pool manager Peter Allsop says that this was an excellent start to the season with parents and children alike becoming familiar with this great Katikati asset prior to the summer rush. “Some travelled from Tauranga and further afield. The main pool currently sits at a consistent 27 degrees and the learners at about 30 degrees,” he says.

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Family fun at the Dave Hume Pool open day. PHOTOS: Peter Allsop.

Challenge is the name of the game

By Sue Morgan-French ecently Ōmokoroa No. 1 children have been involved in a variety of academic challenges in the community and acquitted themselves well. On Wednesday, 18th September, we entered two teams in the Tall Poppies Math Problem Solving Competition. Our Year 7 team members were Tanisha, Leighton and Adam and our Year 8 team consisted of Nicole, Keegan and George. Competition was fierce, with 16 teams vying for the trophy. Our Year 7 team were joint leaders heading to the final stages of the competition but were pipped at the post by ACG. The Year 7 team finished a credible 2nd overall, only one question behind the eventual winners. The Year 8 team were not far behind, placing in the top half of the field. A great night was held to listen to our contestants at the Speech Finals. I am sure the parents and grandparents were surprised by how well our children can do. The speakers and their topics were: Year 3 Tayler

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Williams: Polar Bears. Year 4 Blair Hume: Cars, and Alais Hargreaves: Lost Socks. Year 5 Mya Windelborn: Things We Used To Believe Were True, and Ryan Little: Camping. Year 6 Peyton Bond: When Hippos Attack, and Catelyn Evans: Wisdom Of Dr Seuss. Year 7 Stevie Newton: The Black Plague, and Katie Willats: Lies. Year 8 Jacob Hawes: Luck, and Niamh Ryan: Perfection. Congratulations to the cup winners: Blair Humes, Peyton Bond & Jacob Hawes. Stevie Newton and Jacob Hawes then went on to the Tall Poppies Speech Competition with both winning their year level. Wow! To have that much confidence, when speaking. Finally, six Year 6 students and four Year 7 students took part in a STEM Challenge at ACG school. The students spent a day working on mathematics, technology and science challenges. They worked on controlling a drone, launching a rocket and got to watch some interesting science experiments.

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