Lizard News October 2019

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L-R: Ashley Grant with OPAG committee members Chris Wright, Alice Henderson and Janine Birch.

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Anchor stone weighs in

By Matthew Farrell giant anchor stone has been installed on the foreshore at the Ōmokoroa Domain after almost four years of planning by the Ōmokoroa Public Art Group.

The formal unveiling is yet to be arranged, but Lizard News was there as the 2.5-tonne sculpture arrived on an Ōmokoroa General Carriers truck.

OPAG commissioned Ashley Grant to design a large sculpture with a simple brief - an anchor. He says the idea of an ancient anchor stone of such scale has connotations to its placement in the harbour.

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“It’s about a sense of safety, permanence, and the putting down of roots.

There is a rhythm of threes, originating from the three main iwi of Bay Of Plenty: Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāti Pūkenga. They are united by the triple binding of the lashing atop the sculpture.

This has always been an area for recreation and gathering of kaimoana.

“The sculpture contains universal symbols of sails or sharks teeth, shell spirals and interlacing fish with woven or netting motifs. A sense of age depicted by worn drag marks, accentuated from quarry cutting marks in the Hinuera stone. The three accompanying local

boulders reinforce three iwi participants,” says Ashley.

“With gratitude, I acknowledge Ōmokoroa General Carriers have made a very generous contribution in this long process by donating all cartage costs from the Hinuera quarry to Ōmokoroa for the sculpture and for the three accompanying rocks from Katikati.

“The two-and-a-half-ton sculpture was expertly manhandled into its final location with combined assistance from OGC’s Kevin Thompson and Russell Prout, an engineering friend of mine experienced with rigging in Taranaki’s oil industry. This knowledge and assistance

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is key to successfully placing public large scale artworks smoothly and safely.”

OPAG’s Janine Birch says Ashley has been wonderful to work with. She thanks grant funder Legacy Trust, Ōmokoroa General Carriers, and Pirirākau kaumātua Rawiri Kuka for his advice during consultation.

“It’s artwork, not playground climbing equipment,” reminds Janine.

Meanwhile, the process is underway to replace Ōmokoroa Public Art Group’s Lizard sculpture stolen from the rock at the SH2 intersection. Lizard News understands a couple of proposals are being discussed with District Council staff.

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ow much longer do the residents of Ōmokoroa have to wait for our green waste facility to be opened again? We told back in July it would be reopening in two weeks. The reason for moving to a new location is one of the many housing developments. I have just looked at last year’s rates notice, and there is a $48 charge for green waste.

Will we get the same with the rates notice due shortly, even though there is no facility?

Wendy Galloway, Ōmokoroa.

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The Editor writes: The Council informs Lizard News that the contractor Downer will start on Wednesday 25th September and requires eight working days to complete the works. They will need to allow 14 days for concrete to cure before vehicles can use the slab. Weather permitting, the opening date will be in October. Matthew.

but have limited time, so the incoming council recycling system will make it easier to do the right thing. It has taken decades for WBoPDC to have enough progressive and thoughtful members to upgrade our waste management.

Small, local companies currently collecting rubbish could work together and go for the big Council contract, and there could be a happy win-win ending.

Of course, recycling is not the answer.

I am of the generation before plastic - I remember glass milk bottles and cardboard ice-cream boxes. I’m horrified by the current wastefulness. As a nation, we need to consider our purchases carefully.

Talk to suppliers to get them to move towards fully biodegradable and refillable containers. Butchers paper can replace plastic wrap. There are natural fibres such as hemp. There’s biodegradable polystyrene; it’s a thing, it’s just that no one will buy it! We need sustainable design instead of planned obsolescence, and to manage technology. This is a whole of nation discussion, not one that can be solved just at Council level.

My one-woman protest against the sad loss of glass milk bottles is to buy the milk in a carton or get fresh from the farm. If we all did that one thing, the big guys would seriously rethink plastic bottles - and then we could move en-mass to the next plastic battle. Oh, that’s right people DO have power.

Tracy Livingston, Whakamārama.

The Editor writes: Following two letters each on the subject of waste management, we will now close this correspondence between Norm Mayo and Tracy Livingston.

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veryone who studies waste agrees - landfill is the worst place for food scraps whether they get there via the sewerage system (aka the Mayo Method) or the bin. We must deal with our food scraps in the most environmentally sustainable way now, not in ten or fifty years. Home or council compost, worm farm, bokashi - it doesn’t matter, we can’t keep sending it to the dump.

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ēnā koe, Matthew. My marae was left out when Lizard News went to print. “Ko Te Rangihouhiri te Marae”. It’s a big thing to Māori when the marae does not get written.

I have a solution, put me on the front cover of your next edition to correct the mistake! If you want some more news, how about I invite you over to Matakana Island for a cultural storytelling tour with Mo’s Matakana Island Tours? We will take you to significant sights that no one else can take you to, but Mo’s.

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The Editor writes: Tēnā koe, Tangiwai.

That mistake is mine, so I’ll take ownership of it. I personally typed up the handwritten statement which you had supplied to me. My eye must have inadvertently wandered a line. While I have had a couple of fleeting visits to the island, I will be sure to return, and I would like to accept your kind offer of an opportunity to learn more. Matthew.

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Final fundraising push as pavilion gets go-ahead

By Matthew Farrell $200,000 grant from New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has kick-started the stalled pavilion and library project for Ōmokoroa. A sod-turning is likely to take place this month.

NZCT says it is the country’s largest gaming trust and the largest funder of amateur sports participation, distributing $44.6m last year to sporting, local government and community groups with funds raised by the operation of hotel and pub gaming rooms.

A District Council spokesperson says Council is pleased to confirm that the Ōmokoroa Sport and Recreation Society has raised sufficient funds to start the project. Council anticipates the project starting sometime in October. Council says it has been working closely with the Society throughout the process. Consenting is complete, and the Council is going through the final checking of all documentation.

A final major application for a $250,000 grant has been made to BayTrust, which requires a presentation to be made in Rotorua at the end of October.

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In the meantime, donations are still being sought from the community with plaques planned to be on display in the new building for gifts of $1000+ (gold), $500+ (silver) and $100+ (bronze). Deposits may be made to SBS Bank 03 1369 0212729 00.

OSRS chair Rick Gerrish says a couple of large exotic trees in the way of the new building will sadly need to be removed by Council.

The District Council says it has tried to find alternatives around tree removal, but it is not possible to keep them. The old toilet block near the trees will also be removed, as there are several toilets planned within the build.

Residents will be consulted on plans to upgrade Western Avenue, a month or two before the roading project goes ahead. However, the timing is subject to funding certainty.

The next Ōmokoroa Sport and Recreation Society annual general meeting will be held on Monday 25th November at 7pm, in the staff room of Ōmokoroa Point School.

L-R: Ōmokoroa Sport and Recreation Society chair Rick Gerrish, treasurer Dennis Cresswell and WBoPDC’s strategic property manager Blaise Williams welcome news of a $200,000 grant to get the pavilion and library build underway in Ōmokoroa. PHOTO: Matthew Farrell.

Ōmokoroa set for new schools

By Matthew Farrell mokoroa is earmarked for a potential new 500-student primary school in the next few years, and a potential new secondary school with 1,000 student places closer to 2030.

The Ministry says both the primary and secondary networks are expected to reach capacity this year.

New schools in Ōmokoroa are anticipated to be required towards the latter part of the next decade to accommodate anticipated growth on the peninsula.

The Ministry of Education has released the National Education Growth Plan,

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outlining how the Ōtūmoetai and Ōmokoroa catchment is struggling with roll growth. Local schools have been under increasing pressure as neighbourhoods change to include more families with school-age children.

The area currently has 16 schools including 15 state schools and a state-integrated school; seven contributing, five full primary, an intermediate, a composite, and two secondary schools. In July 2018, this catchment had 8,363 students. Most schools have enrolment schemes, apart from the kura and two primary schools.

Pressure on the secondary network will continue to mount, as primary stu-

dents age.

The District Council is planning for new development in Ōmokoroa to accommodate a projected 30-year quadrupling of the population from 2,500 in 2013 to 10,000 by 2043.

The Ministry is currently acquiring land in Ōmokoroa to ensure it is available in future, should additional provision be required. It says the timing will be informed by ongoing monitoring of rolls and capacity, and a review of existing enrolment boundaries.

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Questions from Ōmokoroa, answers from WBoPDC

By Matthew Farrell

This is the result of extensive community consultation on options for this part of the peninsula’s future development over the next 30-40 years.

The ECMT railway bridge at Settlers’ Hall can’t be used by mobility vehicles, pushchairs, and wheelchairs and is disjointed from the excellent shared cycle path/walkway.

What’s the timeframe and expectation around any improvement?

The railway bridge at Settlers’ Hall is programmed for investigation and design this year (2019/20 financial year) with the construction work following immediately after the design work. This will be subject to consenting and budget constraints, though.

Some residents near Cooney Reserve want the reserve locked after dark like the Domain, to prevent disturbance to locals and legitimate self-contained campers enjoying this amenity space. How is Council prepared to work with residents to achieve this aim?

Council has agreed to a closure trial of the reserve gate evening/morning. Local residents will be responsible for closing and opening the gate. The community’s response to this trial will determine what final decision Council makes after the trial period.

Contractors recently erected a brush fence at the clifftop point of Crapp Reserve. It appears to have already been interfered with and potentially vandalised. Is Council obliged to fence off the view for safety reasons and was public feedback invited?

The brushwood fence was a replacement for the damaged orange mesh fence. The brushwood has been used within Huharua Pā site and is considered a suitable replacement fence, as it provides health and safety benefits while being see-through and it fits with the environment. This fence type is used along the walkway of Gerald Crapp Reserve and has received many positive comments from the public. Council is considering lowering the height of the fence a little at the cliff top to maximise the view. No consultation has been done as this fence was primarily a health and safety matter requiring some urgency to replace.

What has been the Council process with the Tralee Street commercial block and how close is this project to gaining consent to go ahead in stages?

Tralee Street is still in the consent application and assessment phase.

Council has been planning to upgrade Ōmokoroa Road from Western Avenue to Tralee Street. Will this include provision to prevent illegal right turns in and out of Fresh Choice?

Yes.

What is the timeframe for NZTA’s funding contribution to enable this project?

This is subject to receiving subsidy funding which is still uncertain. This could result in some additional short-term maintenance activity. This will be subject to the rate of delivery of other already approved projects agreed to by NZTA in 2018.

Council has been consulting for a very long time about structure plans for a future town centre, south of the railway line. When will a decision be made?

Staff will be putting a proposal on Structure Plan 3 to the new Council for consideration before going out to the community on the preferred option in the new year.

Does Council have any current or future involvement planned in the three slip-abandoned homes on McDonnell Street and Beach Grove?

Council purchased 37 McDonnell St after it was offered for sale by the owner. Unfortunately, due to some issues with the house, the asbestos removal process, proximity to a significant slip and a partially buried basement, the building is too difficult to salvage. It will be demolished, and a small reserve created from the remnant land. All other properties remain privately owned and are subject to private ongoing insurance claims issues.

What is the next stage of investment in Precious Reserve?

Council is in the process of raising the level in the lower portion of the Precious Family Reserve. Approximately 3,500 m3 of topsoil will be delivered from the Kaimai Views Classic Homes subdivision starting Monday 23rd September. Topsoil will be spread, compacted and grass sown to provide an improved, drier level surface. We request walkers to take care when visiting the reserve site as large trucks will be accessing the site along the track from Anderley Ave. We ask that people stay outside the fenced-off site works. A bund along the frontage of the reserve, using more robust material, will be constructed at a later date.

Our thanks to District Council staff for providing these answers, and others used elsewhere in this edition of Lizard News.

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Healthy food, happy puku, healthy mind

By Matthew Farrell hen things aren’t going well in life, you may find someone who analyses what’s going on in your head and gives you a pill.

Or you may find someone who invests a little more, teaches you something about yourself and gives you a hand up.

There’s magic happening in Te Puna - growing, harvesting, preparing and nourishing those who need it most and may otherwise go without.

Every Tuesday, women from Te Tuinga Whānau Support Services Trust come to learn cooking and life skills at Paparoa Marae. A core aspect of the social housing project is teaching healthy eating habits to feed families, says Tracey Wilson.

“Under the umbrella of the Trust is its catering arm, The Happy Puku. By training people, we’re creating cooks who can be employed professionally to cater for weddings, funerals, conferences and parties. It’s about reintegration and getting lives back on track,” she says.

When I walk into the kitchen, seven people are buzzing around with smiles on their faces and a sense of purpose. A sense of worth.

“We focus on a different item every week. What’s growing in the garden? What’s on promotion in the supermarket? It’s about healthy, good food on a limited budget. The Puku Bowls we make have seven layers. Today it’s rice, French vinaigrette on mixed green salad, Asian slaw marinated in orange and lime juice, fresh salsa and edamame beans with Japanese ginger, homemade hummus, fresh avocado, topped with teriyaki chicken or marinated tofu for our vegan clients - sprinkled with finely sliced spring onions and sesame seeds,” says chef Stephen Wilson. It’s a healthy, plant-based alternative to the fatty food culture of a pie and Coke, or burger and chips.

“Our diets are so high in carbs and sugars; we’re eating ourselves to death with diabetes. Eating around the table, the art of conversation, listening

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and being able to ask questions at a deeper level is key to defeating mental illness,” says Stephen.

Over shared lunch, they’ll talk about what they’ve made and learned - then put together meal packs to deliver to a rotation of eight of the families in emergency housing.

“I’ve been with Te Tuinga for a couple of years.

They’re angels, the way they’ve helped me with life skills. It’s not just cooking; it’s endless. I’ve had a crazy background, but I really enjoy working with this team. We’re still trying to build it up. I don’t know what my life would have been like if I hadn’t found their help,” says Janine Cork.

The women are on casual contracts, coming and going as they’re able depending on circumstances such as solo parenting or caring for young children.

Down the road at the Puku Patch, it was the first day of spring planting for the team working with Stephen’s brother, Tommy ’Kapai’ Wilson.

“We’re not trying to get in their heads. We grow food, or hunt, or fish. These actions are jumper leads; harvesting and cooking together. Everyone wants to be a provider. We’re just connecting people. We have got to get past the patch they wear.

There’s a guy here who has been in prison for ten years. He’s been clean for five years. When he talks, the gang prospects listen to him, and that is powerful,” says Tommy.

The Puku Patch is on the land of Shirley Sparks and her daughter, Beth Bowden.

“My family always talked about making the horse paddock a productive piece of land. The idea of the Happy Puku seemed a natural fit. We are intensely proud of their enterprise and energy. Last season we had trolley loads of corn, tomatoes, watermelons, herbs, leafy veges, sunflowers, a bay tree, a kaffir lime tree, and lots of beans,” says Beth.

Tommy thanks ITM Te Puna and Ōmokoroa who have helped the Puku Patch with timber planting beds, ploughing, and ongoing support from day one.

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New volunteers needed as Brigade honours service

By Matthew Farrell he need for the emergence of younger leadership and recruits were issues raised at the Ōmokoroa Volunteer Fire Brigade’s annual honours night last month.

Qualified firefighter Mornay Jacobs was named Firefighter of the Year, and there were 5-year medals for firefighter Ron Shanks and operational support Helen Hof. Area manager for Bay Coast Kevin Cowper thanked firefighters, whānau, sponsors, employers and the self-employed for their community commitment and encouraged newer members to start thinking about taking on the mantle.

“Your brigade leaders are not going to be around forever, but the support is there for you to think about coming forward,” said Kevin.

Mayor Garry Webber spoke of the community’s incredible gratitude for the leadership after a health scare for Deputy Chief Fire Officer Simon Priest.

“You and Blunty (Chief Fire Officer Ian Blunt) and others have been solid servants of this community for a very long time, and it is appreciated. Thank you,” said Garry.

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Helen Hof and Ron Shanks receiving 5-year service medals.

Simon Priest and Ian Blunt congratulate Firefighter of the Year, Mornay Jacobs.

crowd laughing with their different recollections of an orchard burnoff in Todd’s younger years. The George Youngman Memorial Trophy was presented by George’s son Jeremy to Green Watch.

Warren Glover picked up Steerer of the Year for losing his bearings while driving to a drill at No. 1 School, while Fergus Keith scored the toilet seat trophy for light relief moments.

Blunty thanked employers for their commitment to the community, mentioning that Ōmokoroa General Carriers has four staff who volunteer and may attend callouts. There was a thank you for the brigade’s long-serving lawnmower man Roy Carney, now aged 90, before the cutting of a First Responders vehicle cake gifted by Fiona Saunders of Funky Cookies and Cakes.

2019 honours. 3-year certificates: QFF Josh Goldstone, QFF Kevin Weller. 5-year medals: FF Ron Shanks, OS Helen Hof. 2year bars: SSO John Leek (39 yrs), CFO Ian Blunt (35 yrs), DCFO Simon Priest (29 yrs), QFF Warren Glover (19 yrs), SO Fergus Keith (15 yrs), QFF Mike Matthews (13 yrs), QFF Mornay Jacobs (7 yrs). Firefighter of the Year: QFF Mornay Jacobs.

Fright Night all right

By Matthew Farrell mokoroa Point School’s quiz night was held on Friday 13th September at Settlers’ Hall, with the theme “Fright Night”.

PTA treasurer Cushla Stephens says thanks to all the businesses that sponsored prizes for the event, it was a fun evening for attendees, raising around $7,300.

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“How did he know all the words?” wondered Cushla.

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Going yellow for Daffodil Day

By Matthew Farrell taff and customers at Fresh Choice Ōmokoroa were backing the Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day by dressing up in yellow.

As one of the first flowers of spring, the daffodil symbolises new beginnings and hope for one in three New Zealanders affected by cancer. Daffodil Day is a major funding source for the Cancer Society, and an opportunity to raise awareness and hope for a cancer-free future.

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pancreatic cancer.

“We wanted to honour the memories of Warren and Lucy Drake. Customers have been great, getting in behind us and buying daffodils,” says Vivienne Wood.

“I’ll dance for customers for a daffodil dollar, I just give them a quick twirl,” smiles Shanneke Vazey. Till collection boxes were changed for the day on Friday 30th August.

Off duty staff, Mike Powers and Jessica Davies popped in to say hello to their colleagues just in time for the photo.

Putting the fun into fundraising at the checkouts.

Fresh appeal for TNL commitment L-R: Todd Muller, Chris Bishop and Garry Webber talk transport at Kaimai Views.

By Matthew Farrell ay of Plenty MP Todd Muller has again written to the Transport Minister to appeal for investment in State Highway 2.

On Tuesday 17th September, Phil Twyford admitted the NZ Transport Agency would look at other ways of spending $313 million of the $463 million previously set aside for Auckland light rail after that project hit severe delays.

Todd Muller says the Tauranga Northern Link should be a priority for the underspend, along with the Bayfair to Baypark underpass.

National Party spokesperson for transport and regional development, Chris Bishop, visited Ōmokoroa early last month.

Todd Muller and Mayor Garry Webber briefed him on the transport needs of the sub-region.

“There was an expectation in the community that the TNL would happen. There was a sign-off giving clarity and surety, then it was pulled,” says Todd.

“There’s a lack of planning structure to line up with local government. With NZTA chopping and changing, how can we plan

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as a small Council? I’m not critical of the government or of the last government, but we have done our part investing $100 million in infrastructure to find there’s this major disconnect in the process,” says Garry.

“We’d love to reach consensus with the current government, but the reality is they’ve stripped $5 billion over ten years out of State Highways for Auckland light rail. That’s a huge amount of roading projects, so we have a different view of what’s important,” says Chris.

Garry Webber says Western Bay of Plenty is building houses to meet population growth but needs roads to enable that to happen.

“When you have as much debt as we have, we can’t stop development, or we will cripple future generations financially. We are bitterly disappointed that funding has been taken from State Highways including funds that Auckland ratepayers should be paying,” believes Garry.

Garry Webber says District ratepayers need to see a recovery on Council’s investment in infrastructure debt, and he’s forever hopeful the government will assist Western Bay.

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Pukekos take it to the wire

By Matthew Farrell fter a fantastic season, Te Puna School’s Year 7/8 Pukekos hockey team can feel proud to have reached the final and taken the match to a penalty shootout.

After being one up for most of the match with high energy and determination against some dazzling Te Puke individuals, a 3-3 draw at the whistle was followed by penalty strokes, and Te Puke pounced to leave Pukekos as runners-up.

A parent and the coach of the team, Bruce Walpole, says it was an exciting final.

“Unfortunately they did not win, but Te Puna had led for most of the game. The support was fantastic and a great end to the season after upsetting a couple of

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neighbouring teams in the run-up to the finals,” says Bruce.

The school thanks all whānau and sideline supporters who have encouraged the players throughout the season - and especially Bruce for years of dedicated coaching and enthusiasm instilled in the tamariki - making memories of a lifetime for many.

Meanwhile, a past student of Te Puna School, Thomas Holdom has had world champion success in underwater hockey.

The school used its Facebook page to congratulate him, saying “We are proud of your achievement, Thomas! Well done.”

His team was undefeated in the tournament, beating Great Britain 8-2 in the final.

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60 years young

By Matthew Farrell veryone must know someone who has got one, had one or wanted one. One of the most iconic cars of the 20th century celebrates the 60th anniversary of its release this year.

Tauranga is hosting the 25th anniversary Mini Nationals on Cliff Road from 25th to 27th October. It may end up being the biggest Mini event ever held in New Zealand.

Tauranga Mini Owners Club chair, Gayle Hardie, says Labour Weekend will be packed with a schedule of events to bring together more than 200 examples of the automotive icon.

Rachel Millard has a blue 2016 Cooper S Countryman, Rockford Edition; a 5door, 1.6-litre twin-turbo. “I’m not a car person, but it’s fun; it makes me smile.

I’d have another without a doubt. Mini drivers wave at one another. Other cars are just ordinary,” she says.

Tim Lander drives a yellow 1975 Morris 1000 of dear sentimental value. His late mother Joyce had it from brand new and drove it into her 80s. “My brother and I were not allowed to drive it, so a tin

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of fruit lollies was the radar telling her how much we’d borrowed it,” jokes Tim. “It’s a joy to have the memories.

The manual gearbox when we give the children lessons provides a real sense and feel of how to drive smoothly,” Tim says.

Mini enthusiast Charlie Harrison turned up to chat in his red 2010 Mini Cooper S. He’s also restoring a 1970 Riley Elf. Among his favourite past Minis is a 1967 model he owned in Port Moresby, black with chrome wheels. So, what will be his show stopper in Tauranga?

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Make a world of difference - buy local

By Debbie Allan hakamārama Farmers Market is every Friday afternoon, from 3pm at the Whakamārama Community Hall. You will find a loyal core of stallholders for your weekly essentials, from fresh produce, eggs, and honey to chutneys, jams, and fruit.

It’s a place where you can catch up with old friends and make new ones over a meal from the kitchen. Our market is forging a path as a waste-free and plastic-free event, with many visitors bringing bags and containers.

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With spring in the air and summer around the corner, we expect to have more local sellers as gardens start pro-

Volunteer for Acacia Park HT Acacia Park rest home in Ōmokoroa is looking for volunteers. Any time that you could give would be so appreciated. We are in the middle of building a brand new facility and changes can be quite tough for our residents.

If you have an hour or two each week you can spare, to talk and listen with a resident - or you may have a skill to offer a group such as music, chair exercises, manicures, or art and crafts. You may even have a pet you wish to share. Basically anything; we would love to hear from you. Contact Elena Moorhead, the activities and volunteer coordinator and residents advocate on 021 111 6380.

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Vanessa Lankshear of Ōmokoroa was looking forward to her cousin’s wedding in Fiji in late September and could take her daughter Leah along after winning $3,000 worth of travel vouchers in a national Vogel’s competition. Fresh Choice owner Steve Ling says more than 200 people entered locally after purchasing two loaves of Vogel’s.

“It’s a premium bread, and it’s nice to see people getting into healthier foods. I’m really pleased it went to someone local. As locals ourselves, we like to help locals,” he says.

Vanessa owns stretchtents.co.nz, which is a canopy and marquee hire company for weddings and events. She says work starts to get busy at this time of year and they have a mammoth summer ahead, so it’s great to get away before peak season.

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Council debt per household

n your comprehensive promotion of the elections, David Marshall says he’s reduced debt/household by 26%. I heard while conversing with others, when he came into office the non-current borrowings were $115m (end of F16), and at the end of F19 (this year), it is $100m.This would equate to a 13% reduction over the three years in office, not 26%. Could Councillor Marshall explain how he calculated this, or correct me on my information? If what I was told is correct he is misleading the electorate and should publicly apologise while considering his future with Council.

Hon Mayor Webber talks of the rates being “aligned with many others”. Can he substantiate this, as I have heard the last Ratepayer League report still shows WBoP is the most expensive council in the country? He also says he has “significantly” reduced the debt.

In the last term of Hon Mayor Ross Paterson’s mayoralty, he reduced the debt from $135m to $115m a decrease of 17%. So similarly to Councillor Marshall, would Mayor Webber consider 13% as “significant” compared to his predecessor?

During Mayor Webber’s term, there has been a boom in housing and subdivisions. There should have been a rapid rise in revenue from consents. Would the mayor publish the total revenue from subdivisions in the past year, and will the mayor agree to an independent review of council operations?

Ewen Luskie, Katikati.

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thank Mr Luskie for his letter and the opportunity to clarify the situation.

Firstly, Mr Luskie gives me too much credit as I alone have not cut Council debt - Council works as a team, and while I have lobbied strongly for lower debt and lower rate increases, the results are attributable to the work of the whole Council and staff.

Secondly, our net debt has fallen significantly in this term from $111 million (June 2016) to $80 million (June 2019) the lowest net debt since 2006. This is a 27.5% reduction in Council net debt during this term.

Thirdly, net debt per property has fallen from $5355 (June 2016) to $3651 (June 2019). This is a reduction of 31.8%. (The number of properties has

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increased across the district during the term.)

Finally, I apologise that my candidate profile stated that the reduction in net debt/property was only 26%, rather than the actual 31.8%. This was due to my using preliminary data before the finalisation of the annual accounts.

The graph shows the significant fall in net debt/property over the last eight years, reflecting the commitment of Councillors to reduce the debt burden on ratepayers consistently.

David Marshall, Katikati.

Long term debt costs

he current debt repayment for long-term debt (or borrowings) for WBoP is $395 per ratepayer per annum, and the average for councils is $176 (Ratepayers Report 2018). The

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current long-term debt is $100m, so that is $39.50 per ratepayer for every $10m of debt. In a WBoP Council document (Pre-election Report 2019) it graphically shows net debt increasing by nearly $40m next year, (it seems fair to assume borrowings would need to increase by a similar amount) – this equates approximately to a further $160 per ratepayer or a total long term debt repayment of $555 per ratepayer per annum. The full impact of these borrowings will not show up until F22 when the Council is preparing for the next election and leaving the debt for future councillors. The graph shows net debt will not return to $100m until 2027. This does not include kerbside waste costs. You are going to hear about Net Debt to Revenue Ratios, and all sorts of high level speak, but the real issue is you will be paying $555 to service debt, and your rates will increase further.

This should be ringing alarm bells to all ratepayers, and it is going to affect those on a fixed income and the 38% earning less than $29000 per annum especially hard. Most voters seem to think it is not possible to contain a hungry council. The current mayor and many councillors have said or showed they could not do anything – this is their best shot - and the Pre-Election Report 2019 confirms that. Well, there is something you can do, and that is make sure you vote for a group of people who are committed to making a difference. Ask every nominee whether they will commit to an independent council review within 90 days after the election. You can make a difference; we can make a difference vote and vote well.

John Clements, Katikati.

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Audited financial accounts

ollowing the pre-election presentations by candidates at Katikati and the Letters to the Editor you have been getting, I am really concerned at the complete lack of understanding by those who talk about our Council’s financial position in a negative way.

For me, it is essential for every person standing for Local Government and/or who is critical of local government to have a thorough understanding of the legal frameworks within which local government must act.

The Local Government Act is extremely prescriptive; Part 5 – Monitoring and Reporting; Sections 65 to 74 cover off the financial statements and Audit legalities, Part 6 – Planning, decision making and accountability; Sub part 1 - Sections 76a to 81 cover off the decision making legalities. Sections 82 to 90 cover off the consultation legalities. Sections 91 & 92 have been repealed.

Sections 93 to 97 cover off the planning legalities. Sections 98 to 99A cover off the reporting legalities. Sections 100 to 111 cover off the Financial Management legalities, and Sections 112 to 122 cover off the Borrowing and Security legalities.

So those who are putting up alternative numbers to those that have been audited need to be able to prove to the public that their numbers meet the above listed legal requirements.

Garry Webber, Ōmokoroa.

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Crunching the numbers

The Editor writes: Unlike urban authorities, our District Council maintains five sewage treatment plants and three water supply areas with ten treatment plants. We also have 690 kilometres of water mains, 1,056 kilometres of road, 164 kilometres of footpaths, and 222 parks and reserves.

Western Bay has big bills for governance and debt for long-term infrastructure projects, which more than 20 local authorities with expired resource consents now face.

The website ratepayersreport.nz has just been updated for 2019. Auckland (population 1.7m) has overtaken WBoPDC as the most expensive average residential rates in NZ. Western Bay has performed better on debt management than its 2018 Long Term Plan forecasts, hence outdated tables in the 2019 Pre-election Report.With only 21,000 ratepayers, WBoPDC’s rates are within 10% of Carterton, Manawatū, Tasman, Whakatāne, and almost Porirua - a city authority with proportionate roading bills and more people to share cost burdens.

Unlike local governments in many other countries, New Zealand councils currently rely on a single form of tax.

Central government needs to look at the effect of this on provincial growth regions like Western Bay and Whakatāne. BoP Council amalgamation might be 10-15 years away and extremely challenging to broker fairly.

For example, it may be a very protracted struggle to protect Western Bay District resident’s best interests regarding Port ownership.

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Growth underpins Western Bay year trong growth across the Western Bay for much of 2018/19 underpinned yearend financial results for the District Council.

In adopting its 2018/19 Annual Report (1 July to 30 June) last month, Council Chief Executive Miriam Taris says Council delivered a capital works programme of $34,919m of which $21,805m was for upgrading roads in urban areas and substantial investment in stormwater assets.

“Growth underpinned stronger than expected income from financial contributions ($18.6m) which enabled Council to pay down debt faster ($110m in 2018/19 versus $125m in 2017/18) and reduce overall interest expenses. While a drop in development

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applications highlights potential challenges ahead, the organisation is well-positioned due to the drop in debt and a larger ratepayer base,” she says.

Miriam says Council will remain focused on prudent debt management and look for further opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Highlights for 2018/19 were the completion of Katikati’s new library hub Pātuki Manawa; the opening of new cycleways; TECT Park winning the Supreme Green Flag for management; the commissioning of Ōngare Point Community Wastewater Scheme; Te Puke Wastewater Scheme upgrades; 13.9km of seal extensions; and consent renewals for Katikati and Te Puke wastewater.

Junior sailing returns

unior sailing at Ōmokoroa is about to get underway again with a new season of Learn to Sail beginning on Saturday 5th October at 11.00am.

The meeting place is the Ōmokoroa Boat Club shed next to the dairy on the Esplanade.

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Candidate statements

By Matthew Farrell e’ve had a handful of questions from specific candidates or their supporters, regarding our decision last month to publish a little over half of the statements of candidates standing in this month’s local body elections. We published what we consider to be a reasonable explanation on September’s Pages 15 and 40.

We decided to produce an election feature to inform voters of their options. We made approaches to the election service providers and the District Council. The official final versions of statements were not ready for public release. We approached individual candidates based on contact details, released by each council as we reached our deadline.

Some candidates immediately emailed us statements in time for us to design pages for printing. Some candidates did not. We attempted to provide balanced coverage despite our tight deadline, and we are completing the remaining statements in this edition.

These statements are now available on the District Council and Regional Council websites.

In some cases, we have obtained those versions as they were not supplied to us directly.

In September, we printed 22 statements. One

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candidate supplied no photograph. Some candidates for more than one position provided different versions of statements. Some candidates indicated one statement would apply to both positions.

We have not printed any District Health Board candidate statements, because there are 21 candidates for seven positions on the DHB. All are elected “at large” from Kawerau, Ōpōtiki, Tauranga, Western Bay and Whakatāne. These statements will be on voting papers.

There are ten candidates for Tauranga mayor and 43 candidates for ten city councillor vacancies. Lizard News is not delivered in the city.

Clarifications: A sentence was erroneously omitted when we typeset a handwritten statement from Tangiwai Mānihera-Palmer. This is corrected on Page 2. The John Clements statement on Page 16 last month should have indicated he is standing for both Katikati-Waihī Beach Ward and Katikati Community Board.

Margaret Murray-Benge supplied one statement in her bid for both the Mayoralty and Kaimai Ward. This was received too late to publish last month. We are publishing the remaining 15 statements this month equitably and fairly; without fear or favour.

Western Bay property values to be updated ll properties in the Western Bay will be revalued this year for rating purposes.

The revaluation process must be undertaken at least every three years. This gives Council a snapshot of property values District-wide to

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accurately assess the value of property at a given time. Valuers will be travelling around the District until the end of October.

Valuations are undertaken independently by Opteon and have been approved by the Office of the Valuer-General.

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District Plan changes

By Matthew Farrell hree weeks of public submissions have now closed on significant proposed changes to Western Bay of Plenty Council’s District Plan.

Some changes aim to cater for growth across the horticultural sector, particularly the post-harvest kiwifruit industry.

Other rule changes are aimed at making walkway and cycleway projects more manageable and less costly.

Rules covering clean fill activities in rural areas are also being changed to manage adverse effects on neighbours better.

Council’s Manager of Resource Management, Phillip Martelli, says Plan Changes 82-91 will bring a range of resource management rules up-to-date with industry and community demands.

Submissions closed on Friday 27th September.

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Post Harvest Zone: Review of Provisions.

Accommodation Facility Permitted Limit.

Public Trails: Walkways, Cycleways, Bridleways and Similar.

Cleanfill Activities in the Rural, Future Urban, Lifestyle and Rural Residential Zones.

Floodable and Coastal Inundation Areas: Maintenance of Stopbanks and Drains.

Frost Protection Fans.

Noise Standards Within Industrial Zones.

Rural Contractors Depots: Separation Distances.

Home Enterprises: Sale of Goods.

Rangiuru Business Park: Water Supply Option.

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Allan Sole Katikati Waihī Beach Ward y principal place of residence is in the KatikatiWaihi Beach Ward area.

I am an Athenree businessman of 22 years and for the last six years have been Chairman of the Waihī Beach Community Board. I also have governance roles in other organizations nationally and in the community, including the Western Bay Heritage Trust (Museum).

I am a strong advocate for the Katikati Bypass and to fix SH2 to Tauranga.

It is important that we work with the Kiwifruit industry to obtain and accommodate workers and create buffer zones between orchards and suburbia.

Katikati and Waihī Beach are growing and we need to develop community lead plans to manage this and have them added to the long term plan for implementation.

As an active member of Community Patrols, I already advocate for safer communities, crime prevention and a more prominent Police presence.

I know my local government experience will complement the other two councillors you elect.

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Anne Henry Katikati-Waihī Beach Ward y principal place of residence is in the KatikatiWaihī Beach Ward area.

Born and raised in Katikati; now teaching at Waihī Beach School. I am passionate about the well-being of our community and environment. I am keen that the needs of the rural sector are not forgotten. Orcharding and farming are key backbones of this community - ensuring that the infrastructure needs of our rural businesses are considered and delivered is vital.

Our Katikati centre needs an upgrade - footpaths, lighting, drainage... it can and should be improved. Celebrating our Uretara River, our Museum, our murals and Haiku and linking walkways and cycleways with attractive signage is important.

I support the agencies that help develop pathways for our young people to gain skills to help them into local employment. Council’s Long Term Plan - “steady as we grow” - has resulted from wide consultation. It is now time to deliver.

My message is YES WE CAN and I WILL!

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Your vote counts ou currently have a one in three-year chance to choose the direction that local political bodies are heading.

The elections are one of the most important ways you can take part in the decisions that shape the Western Bay of Plenty District.

Voters will help shape the future of the area by choosing the Mayor, District and Regional Councillors, and members of the District Health Board and Community Board where applicable.

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Kevin Tohiariki Katikati-Waihī Beach Ward y principal place of residence is in the KatikatiWaihī Beach Ward area.

I bring my lifetime of national and international experience, skills and knowledge to our community. Three decades as an RNZAF aviator and senior officer, I bring the stuff needed to lead people in difficult situations, make rational decisions under extreme pressure, and manage and operate our nation's critical assets. I have worked force structuring for the NZDF, worked with the MoD to run aircraft upgrade projects, managed a UK-based European aerospace company, and am currently doing voluntary work.

The issue in the Western Bay District is growth, managing it and planning for the best outcomes. Every day we are hit in the face with rapid growth issues; roading congestion and danger; housing shortages; infrastructure build and renewal; and climbing costs of living in our district. Our most important issues cannot be solved in isolation; we need decisive leadership and the courage to make hard calls to benefit all. https://councilguy.com kevin@councilguy.com

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Will you take the opportunity to vote this year?

You still have time to enrol and request special voting papers from your local council's electoral officer, up until Friday 11th October, the day before voting closes.

Postal voting papers were sent out from 20th September ahead of the final polling deadline, midday on Saturday 12th October. This is your chance to choose, whoever you choose.

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ollowing engagement with schools in the Ōmokoroa, Pahoia, Te Puna, and Whakamārama areas on the design for the new Ōmokoroa Domain playground, the District Council in partnership with Pirirākau is working on a draft concept design plan.

Council is aiming to go out for public engagement on the draft plan later in the year.

A student showcase event took place at the Ōmokoroa Boat Club at the start of Term 3.

It was great to see so many parents, grandparents and other whānau turn up to view the playground art created by the students of local schools. The Boat Club was buzzing as people chatted about how the students’ ideas might be woven into the design.

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ALLAN SOLE For Council Katikati Waihi Beach Ward

Integrity and Equality Proven local body experience. Six years Chair of Waihi Beach Community Board and strong governance with extensive business experience.

MY VISION • Community driven,community plans included in council long term plans.

• Safer age friendly communities, with sustainable pensioner housing.

• Work closely with the kiwifruit industry to find answers to their issues of staff, housing and urban sprawl.

• I have a proven record as a hard worker in my community and I listen.

• Yes we need a Katikati bypass and a multi lane access road from Omokoroa to Tauranga • Continue to retire debt as we can and reduce rate rises.

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Suaree Borell Kaimai Ward y principal place of residence is in the Kaimai Ward area.

Kia ora my name is Suaree Borell and my family are generation to sixth Whakamārama. Western Bay needs to grow a new generation of civic leaders who are agile and accountable to ratepayers. The biggest threat to Western Bay, in my opinion, is merging with TCC, challenges in TCC are the result of poor community engagement, failure to regenerate businesses and poor investment.

My vision is for Western Bay to be a vibrant, diverse and cultured city of the future, a place to call home for everyone. My focus areas include community engagement in decision making, sound investment for infrastructure and business regeneration for Western Bay. I have run my business for 12 years specialising in Public Sector Quality Improvement and Outcomes. My interests include Community Engagement, Public Health and Systems Change. Vote on the right side of History this election and Back Borell as Western Bays Youngest Female Councillor.

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Don Thwaites Kaimai Ward y principal place of residence is in the Kaimai Ward area.

Sound, practical decision making based on common sense and experience. These are the qualities I bring to the table of elected representatives.

Managing growth is the ongoing issue this area faces. Who pays for what is partially determined by laws we apply set in Wellington,

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2019 ELECTIONS although the rating act does give flexibility for local debate and decision making. Road safety, Intersections and capacity on key routes must be addressed and it requires catch up investment from Wellington decisionmakers.

A Te Puna resident of 45 years, Caroline and I have raised our three children here, enjoying wBoP education and sporting opportunities. Some of the projects for this term will include: a Speed limit review of all wbop roads; A review of Water policies/charging; Completion of sealing a long list of roads allows for new seal extension/widening/rehabilitation projects; greater localised governance. I seek your support for re-election.

Murray Grainger Kaimai Ward y principal place of residence is in the Kaimai Ward area.

Under my chairmanship of the Ōmokoroa Community Board, much has been achieved in our community for our community. However, 80% of Kaimai Ward has no local representation.

This is a challenge that the incoming Council should address this term.

Graduated BE (Electrical) followed by a post-graduate Diploma in Public Health Engineering. This qualification involved many subjects that Councils deal with, such as: Water supply; wastewater treatment; stormwater; refuse disposal and environmental noise.

More than most, I have an understanding of the issues that staff bring to the Council table.

With a career including central government department, engineering consultancy, private small business and finally Director of IT for a major UK charity, exposure to governance challenges has been broad. Add to this a comprehensive understanding of the technology issues and challenges that Council staff grapple within this rapidly changing digital landscape. See website votegrainger.nz for more.

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Margaret Murray-Benge Standing for Mayor and Kaimai Ward y principal place of residence is not in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council area.

Experienced and passionate, with a record of results, I have remained true to the people of the community I am privileged to serve.

When elected as Mayor, I will continue to work tirelessly for all our people.

It’s imperative that we treat everybody as equals, whenever they or their ancestors arrived in New Zealand - it is the cornerstone of democracy. This is my fundamental belief.

Our two congested state highways, SH2 and SH29, have very serious safety issues.

Our rural roads also need more attention. I will work with TCC and central government to get real progress on both state highways and local roads.

Every dollar spent by council will be examined carefully to ensure ratepayers get best value for money.

I want the Western Bay Council to work with the community, driven by a culture of “How can we help together?” I am committed to making that happen.

This candidate provided the same statement for each nomination.

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Billing error BoPDC has confirmed a $12.55+GST error with Ōmokoroa rates is being corrected immediately. The fee was incorrectly added for Waihī Beach promotion. The mistake wasn't spotted before printing. An email and letter with a replacement invoice have been sent to 1,969 properties. Anyone who has paid the additional charge will have it refunded.

The Council's group manager of finance, Kumaren Perumal, says checks confirm it was an isolated error, and processes would be put in place to ensure it doesn't happen again.

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Peter Presland Ōmokoroa Community Board y principal place of residence is in the Ōmokoroa Community Board area.

I have lived in Ōmokoroa for the past 12 years. I consider it to be the best place I have resided. Why, you ask? Ōmokoroa holds dear values of community, connected to one another, a passion for our surrounding environment, and a genuine interest in what we want to look like going forward as a community. I share these values. I have served on the Ōmokoroa Point School Board of Trustees, and the last term on the Ōmokoroa Community Board. I take on these roles to make a difference, to ensure our voice is heard at Council level, to ensure 'futurestate' Ōmokoroa reflects the values we hold dear.

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John Evans Kaimai Ward and Ōmokoroa Community Board y principal place of residence is in the Kaimai Ward area.

Hello community members. I am standing for election to promote more common unity in the community. My intentions for the 3year term are to bring a wide range of views and opinions together so that the council can better understand the requests of the community.

Also while acknowledging the work of previous leaders, I believe it is time for the gavel to be handed on.

Time for new ideas and new leaders to shape this community into the prosperous future we all can benefit from. I can achieve this goal through my curious mind, disciplined determination and tenacious personality.

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Derek Sage Ōmokoroa Community Board y principal place of residence is in the Ōmokoroa Community Board area.

My family and I have lived in Ōmokoroa for 17 years where my children have been raised and schooled locally at Ōmokoroa Point School. I have been a past chair of the Ōmokoroa Settler’s Hall committee and past president of the Ōmokoroa Sports and Recreation Society and remain an ordinary member of each. It has been my privilege to serve on the Ōmokoroa Community Board for the past 3 years. Over the years I have been active in both junior and senior football locally having previously coached the junior grades. It takes work experience to understand and use the council machinery to the advantage of our local community and it is both the experience I have gained over the past 3 years and my involvement in the local community groups that allow me the informal insights on what our community seeks and values and marry that to formal consultation.

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Teresa Sage Ōmokoroa Community Board y principal place of residence is in the Ōmokoroa Community Board area.

I have lived in Ōmokoroa 17 years; my three children attended Ōmokoroa Point School.

I am a local counsellor specialising in children and adolescents. I am the current deputy chairperson representing our community on

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As our community grows and evolves it is important to our local population that the peninsula’s beauty and sense of community that we value is not lost but even improved upon. It takes experience and knowledge of the council, its workings and employees as well as the community to ensure that Ōmokoroa gets the best value from the council. By already serving on the board this is experience I have gained. We have a challenge ahead ensuring that our facilities and environment are fit both for our increasing child and adolescent population as well as our older population. I have this experience through my professional training and active involvement with the community.

New hazard maps BoPDC has been mapping and planning for natural hazards since the 1990s.

The District Council is continuing to review these maps with Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Tauranga City Council and assessing how risks will be managed.

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

Council says due to increasing legislative requirements around climate change; accurate mapping information will help people make informed decisions about undertaking building works, buying a property or preparing for a natural disaster.

The latest mapping available is for sea flooding along Tauranga Harbour, and extreme rainfall flooding at Ōmokoroa and Katikati.

Council has sent letters to the owners of approximately 3,500 properties within those areas identified as potentially susceptible.

Mid to late next year, Council will release mapping for tsunami along Tauranga Harbour, Waihī Beach, Athenree and Bowentown and liquefaction District-wide.

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Ben Warren Katikati Community Board y principal place of residence is in the Katikati Community Board area.

Ben Warren (47yrs); Married – 2 children.

Our family has resided in Katikati since 1977. I am a self-employed rural services technician, avocado orchardist & beef farmer. I hold a Business Management Degree, Policing qualifications & served 15 years with the Australian Federal Government (Investigator) & NZ Ministry for Primary Industries (MAF). I perform roles within Katikati Sporting Clubs, District Cricket Boards and am involved with the development of the new KK Community Sport & Recreation Centre.

After 3 years on the KK Community Board I believe priorities must include; focus on Youth Infrastructure and services, continuation of Katikati Bypass, SH2 campaign, lobbying WBOP Council to reduce debt and pursue rates control. Supporting an independent review of Councils processes. I hold the view that Regional Council & WBOPDC should be merged into one efficient organisation potentially saving on rates. Our community infrastructure should be progressed with common sense initiatives.

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Matemoana McDonald Regional Council Mauao Māori Constituency y principal place of residence is in the Mauao Māori Constituency area.

Tēnā koutou katoa. He uri au o Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Pūkenga, Waitaha me Ngāti Whakaue hoki. Nō Tauranga Moana ahau. Ko Matemoana McDonald taku ingoa.

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I am seeking re-election on the Bay of Plenty Regional Council for the Mauao Constituency seat. I believe the health and wellbeing of our people is dependant upon our having a healthy environment.

I stand for Equality and Integrity. If re-elected, for the next three years I will support: There being better management of our freshwater through recognition and provision of Te Mana o te Wai. Our Māori communities being well informed of the impacts of climate change and the implications for them. The implementation of Mātauranga Māori to recognise the Māori worldview of caring for te taiao. Initiatives to better empower our Co-governance forums and Komiti Māori. Developing ongoing mechanisms to help build Māori capacity and capability.

Neil Harray Katikati Community Board y principal place of residence is in the Katikati Community Board area.

Kia ora koutou. As a proud born-and-bred Katikati resident I’ve seen enormous growth since the 1970’s. My mahi for the last 15 years (Deputy Principal, Principal and Review Officer) was focused around building trusted relationships with a range of people. I have a common sense approach with experience in governance and developing and implementing strategic plans. I have a clear working knowledge of the legislative requirements that impact on communities, specific knowledge around asset management and the valuable work done by volunteer groups that support our community.

I will represent those established residents and new residents to help shape our future while respecting the traditions and work done by those before us. With an active family I’ve been involved in committees at Waihī Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Katikati Athletics and Cricket Clubs. I want to give back to the community and ensure a great future for our town.

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Riki Nelson Regional Council Mauao Māori Constituency y principal place of residence is in the Mauao Māori Constituency area.

Tēnā koutou, Ko Riki Nelson tōku ingoa, He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata.

I have a commitment to advocate for the health of our people and the health of our environment. I intend to focus on 4 key issues that impact our people and provide a strong voice, measured by deliverable outcomes. These are Water, Climate Change, Health and Manawhenua.

I am energetic, innovative and focused, I've represented Master Painters BOP, Tauranga Moana Māori Council, my hapū as environment rep. I sit on Settlement Trusts at hapū and iwi level.

I have been involved in many environmental projects and campaigns focused on Water, Kauri, Industry pollution, Climate Change, and estuary protection.

My hapū are Tauwhao, Ngāti te Wai, Hangarau and Ngāti Kahu, and I will be proud to represent Mauao.

Mauri ora.

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Bus bike racks he Regional Council celebrated World Car Free Day on Sunday 22nd September by providing free bus travel, as recent figures show some bus users are ditching cars altogether.

The numbers of bike racks being used on Bayhopper buses continues to rise. Racks became available on all Bayhoppers in late 2018. Last month they carried more than 500 bikes.

The busiest stops at Bayfair and Tauranga CBD are also the most popular for bike racks. Bike racks were used 1327 times from 10th June to 31st August.

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Moving with the times

The Tremains Omokoroa and Katikati team from left to right; Keith Skelton, Sherran Vause, Janine Parker, Shonagh Harris, Michelle Hunter, Bronwyn Fox, Noel Benstead, Angela Fowler, Merv Gardiner and Ian McLean.

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NYONE with half an eye on the real estate market will have begun to get a wee bit excited. Spring is notoriously the perfect time of year to put your property on the market.

The Omokoroa and Katikati areas feel this frisson of excitement more than most; as peninsular coastal areas, this is when their appeal – always high – reaches its zenith.

Omokoroa has always been a hub of tranquility, a picturesque oasis – far enough away from the city to have its own identity, but close enough to bob in and out. Despite its sleepy exterior, there’s plenty happening on the growth front – and if anyone has a handle on what’s going on, it’s Tremains. With Skelton Real Estate and Claridges Katikati now under the umbrella group of Tremains this brand promises an almighty amount of expertise working together and covering the Omokoroa and Katikati areas.

Chatting with members of the team, the feeling is upbeat and the mood buoyant.

The Omokoroa branch is brimming with anticipation at what the new season will bring. Janine, Ian and Noel are salespeople who have a wealth of experience in this area. Janine, who has worked for several years with what was previously First National, was thrilled to continue under the Tremains group; Ian, who was formerly with Skelton, embraced the change, and Noel quickly joined the team.

Both Janine and Noel live in Omokoroa, and if there’s one thing you can salespeople, it’s an agent who is living the dream that is being marketed.

While on the outside Omokoroa has remained as unspoiled as ever, there’s plenty going on within. With substantial development in the area, the market has felt the changes. As Noel put it: “With more facilities being built and opening in Omokoroa there’s probably more opportunity for people to be based working there; and it’s particularly good for people that can work from home or have that flexible balance. So there’s still a great lifestyle on offer for people to live, work and play in Omokoroa itself.”

This resonates with both Janine and Ian, who chimes in with agreement “It’s a self-sufficient peninsula”.

While on the outside Omokoroa has remained as unspoiled as ever, there’s plenty going on within. With substantial development in the area, the market has felt the changes.

Janine is excited about the growth “It brings in a different bracket of home owners, with lots of young families.”

In addition, she says, “ it introduces different business opportunities…the

new office and retail spaces that will be built in the next few years will also make more of a central hub.”

The salespeople have embraced the changes that being part of Tremains has brought. They relish the chance to work as a larger team with the Katikati office, they enjoy great support and training opportunities, and all comment on the heavy community focus of the brand.

And beneficially for the client, Ian points out: “The switch over to Tremains and its technology was something that, coming from a boutique company, we were looking for. We can now compete with the opposition and provide professional marketing solutions for the vendors.” But best of all, there is collective agreement that, as Noel put it, “being with Tremains gives us a larger team that works with a team focus. For clients we have huge access to a pool of knowledge, experience and buyers for their properties.”

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Sharing the Omokoroa office but servicing the region as far up as Waihi Beach, are Shonagh and Sherran from the rental division. Both local to the Bay, they too are heavily invested in the area.

As Business Development Manager, Shonagh helps grow the business. She thrives on the relationship side of the process and, she says, loves “matching people and property.” Property Management is a role that Sherran relishes. Her experience, high standards and eye for detail, frankly make her both the tenant and landlord’s dream.

The Tremains Real Estate team at Katikati comprises Managers Angela and Merv, along with salespeople Keith and Bronwyn and office administrator Michelle. A flurry of recent sales, and for good prices, has set the tone for the new season. The buyers of residential real estate are not just locals, but also from out of town, cementing the fact that this is indeed a highly sought after area.

As Keith, who has worked in the area for around 45 years running Skelton, points out “It’s still a country town... it’s a people place. It’s handy to everywhere, and we’ve got virtually everything here.

It’s a great community in every way.”

A flurry of recent sales, and for good prices, has set the tone for the new season.

The buyers of residential real estate are not just locals, but also from out of town, cementing the fact that this is indeed a highly sought after area.

Loyalty is strong in real estate, and although the Tremains banners may be relatively new to the area, the faces of the salespeople are familiar as they all

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have a long local history. The community connection, Bronwyn notes, is vital.

Client relationships are hugely important to each of the team members, and retaining these, as well as forging new ones, is integral to their working styles.

But the market is made up not just of existing clients, but also a stream of new ones. Merv mentions that people are moving from Tauranga and Papamoa to escape the rat race, or even just for the location. Add the Katikati beaches to increased proximity to Auckland, and you tick a lot of boxes. It’s fair to say that within the area the combined forces of the Katikati and Omokoroa branches are a force to be reckoned with. Undoubtedly the power of greater resources, increased database and company growth has not gone unnoticed by other agencies. Angela points out with good humour: “competition is good, it’s healthy and we will continue to encourage strong ethics and provide the good service that we always have.”

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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 www.davehumepoolkk.com for times and prices, or call 549 1069.

MONDAYS

Aqua-aerobics 9am Ōmokoroa Hot Pools. Sessions are $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. $4 or $20 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.

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

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.

Ōmokoroa Tennis Club 5-7pm. Contact Club Captain Jeff Warren on 021 109 9668.

Pilates Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. 9.30-10.30am.

Contact Claudia 021 192 7706.

Darts, Serious Singles Register names by 6.50pm for a 7pm start. Oche fees apply. Contact Top Shot Bar, Te Puna on 552 6405.

Community Tai Chi Katikati Memorial Hall Lounge 1pm during school terms. Contact Trish 021 482 842.

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.

Justice of the Peace clinic 11am-1pm at Waihī Library, 40 Rosemont Street.

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

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

IGIRLZ Fun adventure and learning for girls 8 11. 6-7.30pm Ōmokoroa Community Church Hall. Call 548 2515.

Yoga Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 6.15-7.45pm. Contact Mollie 021 177 8018.

Table Tennis at Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Any age 5.15-7pm, Seniors (18+) 7-9pm. $3 per single, $5 per couple. Includes supper. While-sole shoes preferred. Call Bruce Lauchlan on 548 1741.

Cards 500 7.15pm at Ōmokoroa Bowling Club.

Contact Andy Smith on 570 6035.

TUESDAYS

Social Tennis Waihī Beach Tennis Club 8.30/9 am start. All year. Casual & new players welcome.

Call Barry 027 492 6475.

Te Puna Quarry Park clearing, planting and weed control from 8am and from 1.30pm. Contact Shirley on 552 2707.

Te Puna Tennis Club casual tennis. 9am start.

Casual and new players welcome. Phone Catherine 021 506855.

Katikati Playcentre is open from 9am-noon.

The first three visits are free. 6 Binnie Road. Contact katikati@playcentre.org.nz or 07 549 0211.

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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. $4 or $20 per term. Class runs for approximately 45 minutes. Phone Caryn 021 133 5390.

Zumba Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 9.30-10.30am.

Contact Carla 578 8780.

Social Pool Night register names by 6.15pm for 6.30pm start. $5 entry fee. Contact Top Shot Bar, Te Puna on 552 6405.

Justice of the Peace clinic 6.30-7.30pm Te Puna School Library.

Yoga Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall 7-8pm. Contact Sarah 021 022 19892.

Quiz Night Waihī Beach Hotel, 60 Wilson Road.

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

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.

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

Line Dancing Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Beginners 1.30-3pm. Call Jean on 548 2808.

Ōmokoroa Pahoia Sea Scouts North end of Ōmokoroa Domain 6.30-8pm. For more info contact Jane on 022 351 5696.

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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.

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.

Line Dancing Ōmokoroa Settlers' Hall. $5 Beginners. 5.45-7pm. Call Shirley 548 1633.

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

‘Move It’ Fitness at Whakamārama Hall. 77.45pm. $4 or $20 per term. Class runs for about 45 minutes. Phone Caryn 021 133 5390.

Ōmokoroa Songsters Ōmokoroa Settlers' Hall during school terms from 7-8:30pm. Contact

Nana Gaye’s Fabulous Fun Parties OPEN Saturdays 9.30 - 11am

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

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

Justice of the Peace clinic 11am-1pm at Ōmokoroa Library & Service Centre, McDonnell Street.

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.

Twilight tennis at Te Puna Tennis Club. 6pm start. Phone Catherine 021 506855.

FRIDAYS

Social Tennis Waihī Beach Tennis Club 8.30/9 am start. All year. Casual & new players welcome.

Call Barry 027 492 6475.

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

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.

After School Workshop 5-8 year olds 3.304.30pm Atrium Gallery @ the Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Rd. Contact: atriumgallerynz@gmail.com for further information.

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

Tai Chi 9.30-10.30am Ōmokoroa Settlers’ Hall.

Contact Trevor on 022 322 3410 or Anne 548 0763.

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.

Richard Francis 548 0046, Jean Taylor 548 2808, Heather Reynolds 548 1620.

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

Katikati Plant & Produce Market A&P Showgrounds 3.30-6pm. Contact Pauline Van Rijen 549 2449.

SATURDAYS

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. 13pm. 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.

SUNDAYS

Jam session Waihī Beach Hotel, 60 Wilson Road.

4-7pm. Everyone welcome.

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY – OCTOBER Tue 1st 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 5th November.

Wed 2nd 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.

Thu 3rd ĹŒmokoroa Peninsula Club 9.30am. 1st Thursday of the month at the ĹŒmokoroa Community Church (excl Dec/Jan). Contact Anne on 548 0566 or Margaret on 548 2737. Also 7th November.

Thu 3rd 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.

Thu 3rd-Sat 5th NZ Mural Contest and Arts Festival. All designs including the Designer of the Year will be judged and open to the public at 'The Centre' PÄ tuki Manawa 10am to 4pm Thursday & Friday.10am to 2pm Saturday.

Thu 3rd-Sat 5th Katikati Art Studio & Gallery trail. 10am-4pm each day. Tickets $5 from Arts Junction, Main Road, Katikati.

Sat 5th Magic Show With Mike Lindsay 68pm at Katikati War Memorial Hall. Tickets $10 child and $20 adult, available from the Arts Junction, Main Road, Katikati.

Sat 5th Beatles Tribute Band-Abbey Road.

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Monthly meetings and one-off events

Wed 9th ĹŒmokoroa & Districts Lions Club 6pm at ĹŒmokoroa Settlers’ Hall on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Contact Keith and Rosemary Searle on 548 2117.

Mon 14th Friends of Cooney Reserve working bee the 2nd Monday of the month 9.30am-noon. Contact Jan on 548 2299 for more information.

Wed 9th 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.

Wed 15th Aongatete Forest Project working bee. Top of Wright Road. 9am-12.30pm.

1st and 3rd Wednesday morning of the month. Visit aongateteforest.org/join

Thu 10th to Sun 13th Original Art Expo by Tauranga Society of Artists. Wide variety of mediums. 9.30am-5pm Thu-Sat, 9.30am4pm Sun. Entry by gold coin donation. EFTPoS available. Tauranga Boys College Gymnasium.

Thu 10th Friends of Puketoki Trapping/checking every 2nd Thursday.

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

Thu 10th ĹŒmokoroa Business Network meeting. 9am on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Contact omokoroabusinessnetwork@gmail.com for details.

Thu 10th Katikati Genealogy Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 1 Mulgan Street, Katikati at 1.30pm. $5. New members welcome. Contact Jeanette 027 348 3259.

Fri 11th 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 12th Katikati Lions Moggies Market Katikati War Memorial Hall from 8am. Every 2nd Saturday. Contact Margaret 021 507 456 or Alan 027 279 1096.

Sun 6th Kites over Katikati. 11am-4pm.

Come and hep set a new record of the most kites flying at any one time in Katikati. There will also be giant kites on display. Free event.

Sat 12th Tauranga STEM Festival. A celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths. 9am-5pm at Basestation, 148 Durham St, Tauranga. Free entry but by tickets at www.stemfest.nz

Sun 6th Katikati Folk Open Mic 3pm every 1st Sunday of the month. Blackboard (open mic) session at Forta Leza, 2656 Main Highway, Aongatete.

Sun 13th The ĹŒmokoroa & Districts Lions Market 9am-noon Western Ave carpark 2nd Sunday of the month. Contact Barbara Haseltine on 548 2255.

Mon 7th Bethlehem/Te Puna Lions Club at Te Puna Community Centre Hall, TangitĹŤ Road, Te Puna (Behind the Tennis Courts).

1st and 3rd Monday evenings from 6.00pm.

Contact Colin 576 9110. Also 4th November.

Sun 13th Muso Jam Session at Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Road. 2nd Sunday each month. 3-6pm.

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1st and 3rd Wednesday morning of the month. Visit aongateteforest.org/join Also 3rd July.

Wed 15th ĹŒmokoroa Acoustic Jam ĹŒmokoroa Boat Club 7pm. Play, sing, enjoy. Gold coin donation. Refreshments available. Every 3rd Wednesday. Contact Heather 548 1620 or Trish 548 0753.

Thu 17th 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 18th Thank Whaka It’s Friday every 3rd Friday from 6-9 pm. All welcome. Bring your dinner and meet the community.

WhakamÄ rama Hall.

Fri 18th Kenny Speirs Scottish singer and guitarist plays the Arts Junction, Katikati at 7.30pm. Tickets at katikatifolkclub.co.nz Sat 19th Katikati Artisan Market 9am-1pm Chrome Cafe, 3 Wharawhara Road, Katikati.

Every 3rd Saturday.

Sat 19th Worm composting workshop The Centre, Community Hub, Katikati 1-3pm. $34.50 (includes worm farm start-up kit) available from eventfinda.co.nz.

Sun 20th 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.

Sun 20th ĹŒmokoroa Coastal Challenge.

Visit runrunrun.co.nz for race information and registration.

Sun 20th Katikati Folk Club Jam sessions 5pm every 3rd Sunday. Informal jam sessions

at the Forta Leza, 2656 State Highway 2, Aongatete.

Sun 20th Friendship Force meets at ĹŒmokoroa Setters’ Hall in the evening of the 3rd Sunday of the month. Ph Jonathan on 572 2091.

Mon 21st National Party Constituent Clinic. 3rd Monday 10am-noon. ĹŒmokoroa Settlers’ Hall. Enquiries to 542 0505.

Mon 21st Bethlehem/Te Puna Lions Club at Te Puna Community Centre Hall, TangitĹŤ Road, Te Puna (Behind the Tennis Courts).

1st and 3rd Monday evenings from 6pm.

Contact Colin 576 9110.

Tue 22nd Cooking with SuperGrans.

10am-12.30pm at The Centre (beside the Library). All welcome. Every 4th Tuesday.

Please RSVP. Phone 549 4522.

Wed 23rd Gardening with SuperGrans.

10-11am at SuperGrans, 14 Jocelyn St, Katikati. All welcome. Every 4th Wednesday.

Phone 549 4522.

Thu 24th ĹŒmokoroa Business Network meeting. 9am on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Contact omokoroabusinessnetwork@gmail.com for details.

Thu 24th Probus Club of ĹŒmokoroa 9.30am-noon at ĹŒmokoroa Setters’ Hall every 4th Thursday of the month. Contact Jean 548 2239 or Carol on 863 7292.

Thu 24th The South Afreakins, 7.308.30pm show at the Arts Junction.Tickets at www.taurangafestival.co.nz Thu 24th to November 3 Tauranga Arts Festival. See taurangafestival.co.nz for a full schedule of events and ticketing.

Sat 26th Katikati Lions Garage Sale 811am behind Caltex Service Station, Main Road, Katikati. Every 4th Saturday.

Sun 27th Atrium Art & Artisan Fair 11am3pm last Sunday monthly. Black Sheep, 21 Plummers Point Road. Locally Handmade Art & Wares. To book, contact: aaafair17@gmail.com Fri 1st Nov Missy Raines Trio Featuring George Jackson and Ben Garnett the Nashville Bluegrass band will play 7.3010.30pm at the Arts Junction, Katikati.

Tickets at katikatifolkclub.co.nz

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By Colin Hewens riends of the Blade is a volunteer group aiming at creating and maintaining a Pest-Free zone at the head of Whakamārama Road in the Kaimai Mamaku State Forest Park.

Thanks to WBoPDC funding, our ads have resulted in new members recently joining. This helped us get through a tight spot with several other old hands on mid-winter breaks. Any volunteer group has to have a free policy where the good people who are helping have the freedom to come and go as they please.

To enable this, as well as cover our expansion plans to 300 hectares, it is essential that we get a bigger volunteer base. Our group is rare in that we do not use poisons, and only approved traps

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tested for quick, clean deaths.

Recently in our expansion, we have encountered “Tiger Country” with steep grades and 4 m deep tomo (volcanic holes). So, we now have permission from DoC, gained in 24 hours, to move away to an equivalent area, straddling the Leyland O’Brien tramway. We welcome volunteers to join us for this task, which we hope will complete our 300-hectare target, by November this year.

Pest results from August to midSeptember have continued to add to our haul: 111 rats, 62 possums, one stoat and 108 mice, half of which came from the two perimeter lines. As the rats reduce, the mice numbers build, but their damage to the birdlife is minor.

BoPRC has confirmed our new budget,

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PRESCHOOL PLAYGROUP Thursday 9.30am-noon (during term). A friendly free group. A fantastic range of toys and the outdoor playground. Phone Alison 021 873 057.

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.

and we are extremely grateful for their support.

We are planning in 2020 to begin to establish a perimeter of intensive double trapping, acting as a virtual fence enclosing the perimeter of our 300-hectare area. This is our work program for 2020 to 2021. In future, these will be the only lines checked weekly, and hopefully, the internal lines will only need checking monthly. This will involve an extra twoyear budget of $16,000, and applications are underway. If you would like to join this very worthwhile pest control group, phone Colin on 552 6771.

Picture: Improving floor cover, as the rats no longer consume the seeds that bring new growth. PHOTO: Supplied.

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

CALL COLIN ON 07 552 6771

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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Overnight camping is now banned at Anzac Bay. PHOTO: Supplied.

No more freedom camping at ANZAC Bay reedom campers can no longer park up overnight at Bowentown’s Anzac Bay – under a number of bylaw review changes across the Western Bay of Plenty.

Along with banning freedom camping at Anzac Bay, the Freedom Camping bylaw review also sees a reduced area at Pukehina Beach (Dotterel Point), and a reduced freedom camping space at Brighton Reserve. Council has decided not to permit freedom camping at several new reserves at Lund Road, Wairoa Road, Fyfe Road Utilities reserve and Western Ave Utilities reserve until future plans for this land have been developed.

The new bylaw comes into effect from Monday 30th September.

The overnight camping ban at Anzac Bay is backed by 71 per cent public support - across 78 public submissions during consultation - while the majority supported the other freedom camping changes proposed by Council.

In total, Council received 145 submissions on its Freedom Camping Bylaw proposals, including online submissions, written responses, verbal feedback received at engagement events and formal hearings.

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Mayor Garry Webber says there has been significant public support in Council's commitment to make the District's popular coastal areas more pleasant for all holidaymakers.

“We take the public’s concerns and feedback seriously, and these comments directly informed the decision-making process for us as a Council.

“The decision to remove Anzac Bay as a freedom camping area also pays respect to the fact that the Anzac Domain is an area of cultural significance.

“Last year Council leased land on Emerton Road in Waihī Beach to the New Zealand Motorhome Association to provide an area designated for their members to enjoy their stay. This has reduced the level of demand to stay overnight at Anzac Bay.” Council has also been working with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to provide amenities such as KiwiCamp and additional security monitoring to ensure freedom campers are abiding by the rules.

Council received $340,000 from MBIE to help manage freedom camping over summer. This has funded the installation

of a KiwiCamp facility at Seaforth Road at Bowentown for this summer.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council also approved changes to its Traffic and Parking Enforcement, Animals (excluding dogs), Cemeteries, Public Places and Trading in Public Places bylaws. All

changes come into effect from Monday 30th September.

A full list of all the bylaw review changes and an interactive Freedom Camping map can be found on Council’s website.

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Aroha mai, aroha atu: love received, love returned nce again, our Clothes Swap was a big hit within our Te Puna Kindergarten community, showing the power of community around the principle of give and take.

Karen is our celebrated kaitiaki who for three years in a row, has collected, sorted, organised and made the Clothes Swap happen with a smile. Karen has role-modelled that we do not need to be a throwaway society and that clothes can be re-loved and re-purposed. How wonderful that Karen has stayed on in 2019 to make the Clothes Swap happen, considering her children Dorothy and Violet are now at Te Puna School. Olivia, Luca’s mum, will be taking up the mantle in 2020 from Karen and running next year’s Clothes Swap.

The tamariki choose the clothes alongside their whānau and are still walking in each day to share at hui their new garments from the Clothes Swap. A special mention must go out to Juliette, our four-year-old at

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kindy, who became Karen’s mini assistant on the day.

Juliette not only found great clothes for herself but freely gave suggestions to other tamariki looking in the Clothes Swap.

To keep order, Karen does not put all the clothes out at once but keeps some back for whānau to look over.

Juliette asked Karen in the afternoon “So when is the next range coming out?” Juliette is our next sustainable fashionista for the future. Naturally, we wanted to continue Karen’s mantle of sustainability, and we took the rest of the clothes to our community coordinator for families in need.

Our kindergarten promotes sustainability, and we value our strong relationships with our local community. We are very whānau/family orientated and encourage your involvement.

Come and visit us at 17C Minden Road, Te Puna. Ph 552 5736. The kettle is always on. Article supplied.

There was something for everyone at Te Puna Kindy Clothes Swap. PHOTO: Supplied.

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Free sports equipment

By Simone Rose ou read that correctly - FREE sports equipment for your child’s school. The Ōmokoroa Coastal Challenge team are so passionate about getting kids active and enjoying moving.

In addition to all the fun of event day (goodie bags, bouncy castle, food stalls and more), we will provide a $1,000 sporting goods voucher to the school with the most entrants (per percentage of the roll). This voucher is from Sports Distributors, generously provided in conjunction with BaseUp, our long-standing major event sponsor.

This offer is open to all schools in Tauranga and Western Bay. Wouldn’t it be great to see one of the local schools from our wider Ōmokoroa region win this? So if you have kids, nieces, nephews or grandkids at Matahui, Ōmokoroa No 1, Ōmokoroa Point School, Pahoia, Te Puna or Whakamārama schools, then encourage them to enter. Even better, sign up as a family and enjoy a fun family day out together.

Visit www.runrunrun.co.nz to register your child and select their school from the drop-down menu. Event options include our fun kids’ dash, or for the bigger kids and adults, we also have a 5km walk or run option, 10km walk or run, plus 15km run.

There are cash prizes, thanks to the generous companies who are providing prizes for each of the following categories: Kids dash - Tremains, 5km & 10km walk - Cyberlink, 5km run - Ōmokoroa Boat Club, 10km run - Ōmokoroa General Carriers, 15km run - Lynley Park.

In addition to the above place getter prizes, we have spot prizes galore just for being part of the event. It’s not long now as the event day is Sunday 20th October - so get registering and training!

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Katikati community clean up day

By Nicky Austin and Allan Wainwright hat a fabulous turnout we had from the Katikati community for the Cleanup Day, run in conjunction with Keep NZ Beautiful week. We had around 80 people take part with lots of children, and everyone deserves a massive ‘thank you’. We all had fun, and one eager participant had travelled all the way down from West Auckland with a focus on

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finding the hidden Geocaches while picking up rubbish.

Well done to the Katikati Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Katikati Indian Association and the Katikati Brownies who all sent big teams to help out. Also, well done to local body election candidates Kamal Yadav, Kate Sutherland, David Marshall and Jenny Hobbs, who worked hard to help clean up our town.

Twilight team sought

By Steve Meredith e Puna twilight cricket has been running on a Thursday night at Māramatanga Park for 35 years, and this season is it’s 36th. The competition is designed around 20 teams, and we are currently one side short.

There are 19 games for the season, played every Thursday from 10th October to 19th December, then from the 16th30th Jan 2020 and the 13th February to 19th March. Matches are played at Māramatanga Park Te Puna (rugby fields).

In terms of format, teams try to have 10 – 12 players in their roster and each game consists of 8 players per team but if you have more, most teams will even the numbers, and everyone will play.

Everyone bowls two overs each. There is a shortened 2-metre run-up for bowling and keeper must stay inside the bowling line until the bowler releases the ball.

Players can’t go out for a duck and batsmen retire at 30 runs, although a batsman can come back in for a retired batter if you run out of batsman. Most teams use their lowest scoring batsman as the extra

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batter.

Each team pays $400 for the season, and there are plenty of prizes on offer.

There are 4 x $100 bar tabs as lucky draws for teams getting their subs in on time. There are three raffles each week and five lucky draws of meat packs. There is a ‘bat’ that is played for in ‘Ranfurly shield’ style with it retained from year to year. If you win the bat, your team gets three jugs. On the Xmas Thursday there are ten lucky draws of hams and on the last night of the season 10 lucky draws of meat packs. Both nights some food is provided.

The rugby club is open after the games with food available to be purchased, and each team has a duty night where they sell raffles in the club after the games.

So if you want to enter a team or know of someone who does, please let me know.

First in first served!

If you are just interested in joining a team get in touch as we have some teams looking for one or two players: contact stevem@baypackers.co.nz or 027 282 7500, or Gus Bishell on to-gus@xtra.co.nz or 027 282 8821.

An excellent turnout for the cleanup day. PHOTO: Supplied.

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Great kererū counting Pahoia’s top performers

By Stacey Walden – WANZ educator ird is the word with Wild About NZ this term. At Ōmokoroa No. 1 School, the group took a walk around the end of Plummers Point Road with Paul Cumming from Birds BoP. They spotted 19 different species of birds and almost 150 birds in total.

Next, the different groups were heading into the forest to listen and look for different species of native birds, some of which are unique to the forest. If they’re lucky, they will have spotted a kererū.

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Ōmokoroa No. 1 students out bird spotting.

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Spring mission - who’s in?

By Talia E ia ora cool Lizard kids How ya doing? Spring has sprung, and the adventures have begun!

With the warmer weather sneaking in we can get out and about more! Yessss!

(With a fist bump) A wee mission I wanna do is to ride from the Boat Club all the way over to Plummer’s Point. The next section of the walkway/bike track has opened up, and I’ve heard it’s ‘A for awesome’, but naturally I gotta check it for myself.

I’ve been as far as the bridge, and that was fun to stop at and watch the water below. Word on the street is it’s a cool new fishing spot to hang at too! But I’m not sure what’s on offer to catch there

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and what size. I can imagine this is going to be a hot new adventure to be taken by you all throughout spring and summer.

My suggestion is to pack a picnic and even your togs and towel and make a day of it. Stop at the swings in the trees, read about the birds in the bay a bit further along, hang at the bridge, fish hunting and take a swim and have your picnic at Plummer’s Point.

That sounds like my kinda adventure and one I’ll be doing with our family over spring and summer. Maybe I’ll see some of you along the way to say hi to!

Feel free to email me what you’ve been up to - I could share it in the next Lizard News, and you’ll be famous! taliaevered@hotmail.com Happy days.

By Juanita Meder

t’s been another great term here at Pahoia School, and we are already looking forward to what next term will bring.

We are very pleased to announce our new principal at Pahoia School is Sheena Saunders. Sheena started here as a teacher in 2015, then become our deputy principal in 2017, before accepting the position of principal. A huge congratulations to Sheena from everyone here in our school community.

Our annual sports exchange with Greerton Village School on Thursday 12th September gave our three teams (basketball, netball and rippa rugby) a great chance to test their skills. All the games were closely contested, with Greerton Village School winning each time. Rippa rugby went to extra time

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Pahoia School’s new principal, Sheena Saunders.

Connor placed 1st in the year 5 speech competition. PHOTOS: Supplied.

after being tied 7-all at full time. Greerton Village School were great hosts, providing an excellent atmosphere with a large number of their students out supporting the games.

Mia and Connor proudly represented Pahoia School at the Year 5 and 6 North Cluster speech competition, held at Matahui School. Mia’s speech ‘The importance of art’ and Connor’s ‘Why pets should be allowed in school’ both did extremely well against some fierce competition. Connor placed 1st for the Year 5’s.

He will now represent us at the WBoP speech competition in Week 10. Good luck, Connor.

School’s Out Pahoia will be running their October 2019 Holiday Programme at the Pahoia Community Hall during the next holidays. For more information please phone 027 808 7898.

Tauranga Arts Festival offers variety

By Sandra Simpson auranga Arts Festival director Jo Bond hopes people will be tempted to try something different this year “because that’s what festivals give you the chance to do”.

She recommends theatre productions Wild Dogs Under My Skirt (based on a collection of poetry of the same name) and Cellfish for anyone wanting a thoughtprovoking evening that nonetheless will include a few laughs.

Katikati’s Arts Junction hosts The South Afreakins, a one-woman comedy about a middle-aged couple who migrate to New Zealand (October 24), and Portraits in Motion, a unique theatre experience from Germany (October 25).

International shows taking to the stage in Tauranga include circus-cabaret LIMBO, Scottish folk-fusion band Shooglenifty and American bluesman Greg Copeland.

Families will enjoy Kaput (Australia), a tribute to

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silent movies, while mothers of all ages will be drawn to Rants in the Dark, based on the experiences of parenting blogger Emily Writes (who appears in the Speaker programme).

The Carrus Crystal Palace will pull up alongside Baycourt for the festival and host some great Kiwi musicians, including cricketing legend John Wright, and award-winning singer-songwriters Nadia Reid and Reb Fountain.

Writers can hone their skills in Labour Weekend workshops (screenplays, novels, children’s stories and short stories), while 2nd & 3rd November panel discussions include climate change, living with anxiety and New Zealand’s native hunting birds. Speakers include financial writer Mary Holm, former politician Marilyn Waring, climate scientist James Renwick and awardwinning columnist Rachel Stewart.

Tauranga Arts Festival runs from 24th October to 3rd November. See the full programme at taurangafes-

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Wearable winners giant pink chandelier and a runway of fairy lights set the stage for the Waihī Beach Wearable Arts and Arty Bra Show. It was held on Saturday, 31st August at the Waihī Beach Community Centre with a sell-out crowd of 350. The event welcomed back for the 10th year Crystal Chandelier as the fabulous MC. Seventeen artists shared their creations across the four categories of Steampunk, Kiwi-As, Recycled/ upcycled and Arty Bras, and were closely considered by judges Charlie Whiteley, Kruize Murray-Faulker and multi-award winner of previous years’ events, Cherie Elmsly.

Whiteley spoke of the challenge in judging creations that evoked such different emotions. “On the one hand you’ve got those that make you feel amazed or tells an important story, and then you’ve got others that are entertaining and joyful to experience”. After much deliberation the judges declared the winners to be: Steampunk: Portia McKenzie “The Plague Doctor” modelled by Cameron McKenzie; Kiwi As: Lisa Meehan “Forest Fairies” modelled by Crystal Williams and Mystique Nathan; Recycled/ upcycled: Amanda Hamlin “All that binds us”; Arty Bras: Melinda Rapson “Amber Glow” modelled by local Callum Mepsted.

The LJ Hooker Overall Grand Prize winner was Melinda Rapson’s “Amber Glow” modelled by Callum Mepsted.

A first-time entrant to the show, Melinda Rapson is from Pauanui where she teaches pre-school and kids’ art classes, hence the slime in her prize-winning piece. Rapson saw the advertisement for artists on Facebook and thought, why not? The winning Arty Bra

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Lisa Meehan’s “Forest Fairies”.

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Portia McKenzie’s “The Plague Doctor”.

Arty Bras category and LJ Hooker Overall Grand Prize-winning costume “Amber Glow” by Melinda Rapson.

entry was comprised of cicada skins, kauri gum, gold-painted puka leaves, dehydrated slime that encased amber fairy lights and 3D printed plastic koru lace.

The judges were impressed by the natural materials, the cohesiveness of the elements and the experimental nature of the piece that created a convincing effect on stage, which included the showmanship of volunteer model Callum Mepsted as he sauntered, sceptre raised, down the catwalk. Rapson encourages new artists to give the event a go, “it was a jump all in or do nothing situation. I’d definitely do it again.”

Mepsted, who works at Oceana Gold Waihī, never thought he’d be wearing a dress, let alone a double prize-winning

one. “It’s for cancer, for a good cause,” he said, “so when my boss asked me if I’d be a model I thought why not, it’s a bit of fun!”

This year the event raised funds for local charity CanSurf, an annual respite surf camp held at Waihī Beach since 2014 for young people living with cancer. Event organisers and CanSurf Trustees Seugnet Toweel and Anna Schroeder stated “CanSurf doesn’t happen without our community and fundraising opportunities like the Wearable Arts Show. We are humbled and grateful for the support of these young people and the challenges they face – we show them they’re not doing it alone”.

Created ten years ago by Terrell Carroll to fundraise for leukaemia & breast cancer research, organisers aimed to take the event to the next level. That was

achieved with the inclusion of DJ AlleyKat, a professional sound, lighting and stage crew, roaming artists from Waihī Troupe, and surprise guest appearances from ‘Fred Dagg’ and Sir Richard O’Brien.

Carroll and MC Crystal Chandelier have produced the charity fundraising event, originally Arty Bras, for a decade now.

This year Crystal Chandelier performed as herself for the first time as she undergoes transition from male to female, something she openly shared about during the show. Carroll, who retires from the event this year, claimed that the ‘dream team’ of CanSurf’s Toweel and Schroeder and the event’s new coordinator, Kelly Moslen, had made her swan song the best show yet.

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October 2019 Kids Craft Workshops

By Roger and Joan Stiles

ver the last four months, members of the Katikati Pakeke Lions Club have been constructing an outdoor gym in Digglemann Park, Katikati. An opening ceremony and unveiling took place on Saturday the 21st September, courtesy of mayor Garry Webber and with attendees from the Western Bay of Plenty District Council, the Katikati Community Board and the general public.

However, the project really started nearly a year ago when an outdoor gym was suggested for the town by a club member. But how do you raise $40,000 for such a project? Well, the answer is from the Western Bay District Council, the Lion Foundation, the Lloyd Morgan Lions Clubs Charitable Trust, the Katikati MenzShed and a lot of other wheeling

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By Teresa Qualtrough

aihī Beach Events and Promotions and The Waterlily Gardens bring you the “Spring Festival of Colour”. A unique event, bringing together Waihī, Waihī Beach and our surrounding areas in a celebration of everything “spring colour”.

Bring your produce baskets or reusable bags and get yourself some amazing fresh, local produce from eggs, honey, fresh flowers to avocados at our Produce and Flower Market. You can also pick up some early Christmas gifts

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From preparing the ground, pouring the concrete, and positioning the equipment, the Lions Club brought the outdoor gym to completion ready for unveiling last month.

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Spring Festival of Colour

We are now taking enrolments for a “Crafting Afternoon” during the October School Holidays as well as a “two week programme of After School Workshops”.

Email us: atriumgallerynz@gmail.com or call into the Gallery Shop Open: Wed-Sun 11am-5pm at the Black Sheep Restaurant, 21 Plummers Point Road, Whakamaramara

and dealing from other local parties including our club members.

The equipment was imported from Denmark as our supplier ensured us of its robustness, simplicity of use, and that it complied with the stringent EU Health and Safety regulations. There are four stations constructed in stainless steel, and each has a simple diagram of the basic use of each piece of equipment. Additionally, users can download an app on their cell phone for a video link showing more applications. The club hopes local residents and visitors will enjoy using this gym, find time to relax there with friends and their bodies become a little more flexible as a result.

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or something nice for yourself at our quality “non-produce” market stalls.

The kids will be entertained all day with face painting by Party in the Bay, and nature treasure hunt activities (kids must be supervised).

The whole family can enjoy our colour installations throughout the gardens, live music by DJ Drift, a burger from our burger bar, or pig on the spit. The Waterlily Garden cafe will also be open serving coffee, drinks and delicious homemade cabinet treats.

We will also have other amazing local food and beverage stalls such as The

Platter Board, Block 5 Brew Bar Kombucha and more.

Don’t forget to dress up in your best “spring colour” outfit to earn yourself a prize in our Best Dressed Spring Outfit competition (see our Facebook event page for more details).

This is a family-friendly event; however, please note: The Waterlily Gardens is a multi-hazard venue, an adult must supervise children at all times.

Spring Festival of Colour takes place at The Waterlily Gardens, 441 Pukekauri Rd, Waihī on Sunday 6th October 11am3pm.

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Two new programmes at Museum

By Paula Gaelic Western Bay Museum t is always busy at Western Bay Museum, and we are delighted to announce that two additional education programmes are underway.

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The Lions Club of Katikati “Museum Learning Experience” initiative is making the Museum easily accessible, introducing students, three times a year, (with each exhibition change), free access. The objective is to introduce senior Katikati Primary School students to the opportunities and the world within the Arts, Cultural and Heritage sector. This is a fabulous success, and we hope that other Lions Clubs will provide sponsorship for their local schools to attend.

We have also begun a new environmental programme - Treasuring Our Place/Taonga o te Taiao. Modern-day museums do not simply display artefacts. They actively seek to inform visitors about the physical world around them and provide experiences and educational programmes for children and adults to engage with specific ideas. We have been successful in receiving funding from Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Community Matching Fund to pay a qualified Environmental Educator. This will allow senior Katikati Primary School students to have free access each term to engage in field trips in our environment, particularly the Uretara River.

We proudly hosted the University of Waikato Music Faculty’s Cellophonics Concert in August, filling St Paul’s Church with visitors coming from Coromandel, Tauranga and surrounding districts. What a treat to be able to host such a high standard cultural event that we can all enjoy right here in Katikati.

This month we open the Museum for free during the NZ Mural Contest and Arts Festival which runs from 28th September to 5th October. Our town overflows with endless exciting events with visitors coming from all over.

Western Bay Museum. PHOTO: Kendrick Rhys.

Providing experiences and educational programmes. PHOTO: Supplied.

Waihī Beach MenzShed

By Brian Baynes

arlier this year a couple of Waihī Beach locals agreed that a MenzShed would be a well-received and used asset. A steering committee was created, and they set off on their journey.

The philosophy of MenzSheds is that they be places for men to promote identity, sociability and companionship. They will share their skills and abilities within the group and within their community. Opportunities are not just for men to shoot the breeze and tinker. There are plans to create interest groups such as a Coffin club, women’s workshops, youth mentoring and

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Many sheds around the country do great things in many ways for their communities. This shed will be no different.

So far, the local Waihī Beach Community Board has gifted $30,000 to help start construction. The Council has agreed to the lease of some land behind the Community Centre.

Charitable Trust status has been arranged as we are a non-profit organization, shed plans are currently being considered, and fundraising has begun. Sir John Kirwan has agreed to be our Patron. This is very appropriate as health and wellbeing

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Leading Beautiful and sustainable plant pots you up the garden N path

By James Denyer he Rotary Club of Katikati is once again holding its biennial garden ramble “Up the Garden Path”. The event will take place over the weekend of 9th and 10th November, with gardens open 9am – 5pm, rain or shine.

This year, there are 12 fabulous gardens for visitors to look around, many of which have never featured in the garden ramble before, so lots of new places to explore and inspiration to be found.

The gardens range from beautiful harbourside locations to properties in the foothills of the Kaimai range with spectacular views; from Athenree in the north to Work Road in the south.

This year, the Western Bay Museum in Katikati is hosting the refreshment stop and will be serving delicious Devonshire teas and other delights.

Tickets are $20 and are available from Katikati information centre or from gardens on the day. Look out for the flyer describing the gardens, which will be distributed in the coming weeks. This is one of Katikati Rotary’s main fundraisers and all money raised goes towards good causes in the local area.

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By Lorraine Wilks of Fragrance of Flowers ew Zealand designer Jo Lupin has worked hard to eliminate waste from our environment by upcycling plastic bottles. She has developed an ecofelt grow bag (plant pot) in which people can grow vegetables, herbs or flowers. Plants grow well in ecofelt grow bags because the felt allows roots to breathe, helps to retain water, and allows for a gradual release of water.

Ecofelt grow bags are durable, washable, reusable and ecofriendly. To use them, all you need to do is to place some earth directly into the ecofelt grow bag then plant your plants. The ecofelt grow bag is then placed on top of its saucer

which has been made from recycled bamboo fibre (100% biodegradable).

A feature I love about the ecofelt grow bags is that they each have a New Zealand design printed onto them. The saucers are made to match the design.

E.g. Pohutukawa bags have red saucers, Kowhai have yellow saucers, and the Silverfern frond has a matching green saucer.

Are you looking for an NZ themed gift to send overseas for Christmas? Consider sending an ecofelt grow bag as they can be folded flat, making them ideal for sending to family and friends. Ecofelt grow bags can be purchased from Fragrance of Flowers, 4 Main Road, Katikati.

Jo Lupin’s ‘Kowhai’ ecofelt grow bag. PHOTO: Supplied.

Local breeders display their latest Clivia varieties ur region houses two of the country’s main breeders of Kaffir Lilies or Clivia. These tough, shade-loving plants which early botanists confused with Agapanthus boast showy orange flowers in spring. Jude Coenan and Ian Duncalf, along with many others around the world, have sought to increase the range of colours and shapes of clivia.

Today the colour range extends from yellow, pink and peach to orange, red chocolate and now even green. Blooms can be trumpet-shaped or flared like daylilies or hibiscus. Many of these new types will be on display at this year’s Tauranga Clivia Show, being held on the afternoon of the 28th September from 1 to 4pm at the Te Puna Quarry Park. Along with an extensive display, plants will be available for purchase direct from the breeders.

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By Todd Muller MP Bay of Plenty armers are not alone grappling with the Coalition Government’s freshwater proposals. As well as having a hugely disruptive impact on the rural sector, they are set to inflict huge costs onto ratepayers and councils, and there is no doubt there will be a flow-on affect to ratepayers.

We all want improved fresh water outcomes, but the Government’s freshwater announcement is a real gut punch to rural New Zealand which continues to heap pressure onto our most productive sector, who have been putting in the hard yards for our water quality, fencing off waterways and spending over $1 billion in environmental investment over the last five years.

Local Government New Zealand’s (LGNZ) economic analysis of the proposals show the costs to regional New Zealand will be vast, and there are real concerns about how local businesses will cope.

Some councils are still working to implement previous environmental initiatives, but this work is going to be superseded by another action plan with increased costs.

There have been 46 confirmed cases of measles in the Bay of Plenty this year, of which 19 have had hospital admission.

Western Bay alone had 32 cases to date.

It is appalling the Government still has no targets for immunisation, and vaccine supplies are in such short supply.

The outbreak should not have come as a surprise. We’ve seen the trends overseas, and the World Health Organisation says New Zealand was warned about

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measles months ago. My colleagues and I are hearing from constituents who are turning up to clinics with their children to get vaccinated, and sometimes being turned away.

As the situation worsens, the Government has deprioritised 30 to 50-yearolds for vaccinations, an age group that hasn’t developed miraculous immunity.

The only explanation for this is that the Ministry of Health and PHARMAC are running out of vaccines and many people in the Bay of Plenty have been cut out of the targeted groups.

Situations like this require real leadership. Under the National Government, immunisation rates were improving due to health targets, which kept the Ministry, PHARMAC and medical professionals accountable for ensuring New Zealanders were protected from dangerous diseases.

The Ministry should up the resource to DHB’s with outbreaks so that they can reach out via schools, clinics and workplaces to administer vaccinations. We have strongly recommended pharmacists be allowed to give the Measles vaccine just like they give the flu vaccine, and the Government must reinstate National’s health targets to ensure accountability around measles vaccines.

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By Angie Warren-Clark Labour list MP o many of us struggle with mental health or addiction issues – no matter who we are and where we come from – and when help is not available, that distress can turn into a crisis.

If you are going through mental health struggles, it can feel isolating. But you are not alone. There is help available, and the Government has a duty to make it much easier for all New Zealanders to access it.

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We’re making sure everyone can get help, when, where and how they need it.

All you have to do is reach out.

Turning around our suicide rate will take time. But these actions will make a real difference. They will relieve pain, and they will save lives.

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By CFO Ian Blunt ou can no longer have an open fire on urban property, following a Regional Council update of the rules around backyard burning in the Bay of Plenty.

The Council says the ban is due to the number of calls to its pollution hotline about the burning of wet wood, rubbish, treated timber and plastic.

The brigade will have no hesitation in extinguishing an open fire, with no exceptions. Serious offending can result in a Regional Council prosecution and a $300 fine.

Visit checkitsalright.nz to find out about fire permits or visit the waste and recycling directory at www.boprc.govt.nz At the beginning of the month, the brigade was twice called to reports of smoke showing, but these were controlled burns of wood at Plummers Point

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On the 7th, we assisted a person who fell from their bike on the walkway at the end of Beach Grove. On the 10th, there was a call to a car overturned on Apata Turntable Road; there were no serious

injuries. In the early hours of the 15th, a car set alight on Snodgrass Road ignited a shelter belt; the brigade extinguished this.

Four hours later, we were called to assist the Katikati brigade at a house fire.

At around 1.30pm the following day, a shelter belt fire alongside the railway line in Pahoia Road was extinguished by the brigade.

The First Responders have had eight medical calls since Friday 30th August.

In one week, there were three calls to chest pains. On the 7th, there was a call to an unconscious fainting patient. The same day, the team assisted with the fallen cyclist. On the 9th, a child fell from a swing on Youngson Road. The following day, the First Responders assisted firefighters with the motor vehicle accident. On the 14th, there was a call to Vantage Place, where a patient sustained a severe cut.

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By Sue Morgan-French ecently Adri Scheun, commercial bank manager of Westpac Tauranga, presented Payton Jackson with the Sir Peter Blake Award. This prestigious award goes to a Year 8 student who displays outstanding leadership qualities. Payton really fits the bill.

His accomplishments include: Tai Mitchell rugby representative, member of the Te Puna Under 12 rugby team, winner of the golf cup at Tōtara Springs Sports Camp, captain of the AIMS Games hockey team, referee for the Rippa Rugby competitions, Jump Jam leader, and Kaiārahi - leader of the kapa haka group. We are so proud of you, Payton.

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Book review: Exploring the Transantarctic Mountains by Dog Sledge 1960-62

Buzzy books and prizes ringing the humble bumblebee into the limelight is, ‘Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet’, written by local Te Puna writer, Rachel Weston. The more Rachel learnt about bumbles, the more she fell in love with them, and the more she wanted to share with children how incredibly cool they are!

This non-fiction children’s book is causing “quite the buzz”, delighting children and the young at heart up and down New Zealand. It is packed full of fascinating facts on this super-duper pollinator bee, like why the bumblebee has whiffy feet, how their bodies work, how they hibernate like a bear and more!

The charming illustrations, photographs and experiments will keep the reader excited and engaged while learning about the importance of bee pollinators for our food crops.

In conjunction with local kiwifruit and avocado company, APATA, Rachel will be giving away copies of ‘Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet’. Three children and their school libraries will win copies as part of the Kiwifruit Billboard Drawing Competition, The Kiwi Summer! It is open to all primary aged children within the Western Bay of Plenty. See APATA’s website for entry conditions www.apata.co.nz/billboard For further information on ‘Bumblebees Have Smelly Feet’ drop by Rachel’s website www.rachelweston.co.nz To purchase your copy of the book, head to your local Paper Plus store, Décor Gardenworld in Bethlehem or Books A Plenty Tauranga. Article supplied.

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By Liz Farrell n 1960, Peter Otway began the first phase of a lifechanging adventure - exploring the Transantarctic Mountains, surveying and mapping New Zealand’s Ross Dependency in Antarctica while travelling by dog sledge.

The newly-qualified surveyor joined the team working in the previously untouched territory, occasionally crossing the routes of pioneer explorers Shackleton, Scott and Amundsen, who had first taken on the continent some fifty years earlier.

As one might imagine, the human population of NZ’s Scott Base over winter being a 13-man team, each member had specific roles to ensure all the tasks were done. In addition to their surveying, Peter and a colleague were responsible for the wellbeing of around 60 huskies (and their pups) that formed the core of sledgetransport for the expeditions.

Following a career that took him back to Antarctica many times, as well as to other remote places around the world, Peter gave slide shows of his time at Scott Base. Following encouragement from audiences, he was persuaded to write a book about his time on “The Ice”.

In late 2015, he published the full story of his experience based on his diaries and photographs. It had three print runs, which all sold out.

Now in 2019, Peter has produced a condensed version featuring photographs and captions taking the reader through a journey of his life in Antarctica but omitting much of his diary entries.

It is a beautiful high-quality photo-essay book which lulls you into believing you could just pick it up and look at one or two pictures. In reality, the combination of photographs from a place few will ever know, and the gentle humour of Peter’s recollections creates a real page-turner. The information about the surveying is accessible while not being over-simplified. The camaraderie and ‘No 8 wire’ mentality to jerry-rig some engineering solution brings out a smile. The ingenuity and guts of these blokes heading out to incomprehen-

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sible temperatures and conditions are inspiring.

Patron, NZ Antarctic Society Emeritus Professor Peter Barrett’s comments sum up not only the book but the programme itself. The full review is on the back page of the book, but this excerpt summarises well: “The topographical and geological maps from this period were a lasting achievement, but in terms of exploration, choosing to sledge down the fast-flowing Axel Heiberg Glacier 50 years after Amundsen and his party sledged up it, must rank as among the most exciting.

The text throughout the books carries the story well, and has a clarity and freshness that makes it seem it all happened yesterday.”

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pring is here, and summer is just around the corner. The Dave Hume Heated Pools open the season on Saturday 28th September. Sunday 29th September is free entry all day and free BBQ sausages from 11.30am-1pm, as well as giveaways. The Castle will be up 1-3pm, weather permitting. EFTPOS and 10/20 swim concession/season tickets are available – see www.davehumepoolkk.com/prices for entry costs.

During school holidays, the pool will be open from 6am to 5.45pm Monday to Friday. Lane swimmers/ walkers will have the pool from 6am to 10am. From 10am we will still have a lane or two available.

During school terms, the pool will be open from 6am to 9am Monday to Friday for lane swimmers/walkers and then from 11am to 5.45pm on weekends. However, the schools' use of the pool means the times available for public use between 11am and 3pm varies. Please check the swim schedule at the pool or online (www.davehumepoolkk.com/swim times) for actual times. When a school is using the main pool, the learners' pool is not available for the public, except for 'learn to swim' lessons

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For those with some form of disability, we have large steps we can put into the pool to help you into and out of the main pool. Just ask the staff to put them in for you. Both pools are heated (it's tap water heated with the heat from a hot water bore) with the main pool about 26 to 27 degrees. The small pool is generally between 29 and 32 degrees depending on the weather. There is an electric BBQ that can be hired for $5/hot plate. Contact the pool office (549 1069) to book it — ideal for birthday parties at the pool.

The pool is an excellent place for that picnic with a grass bank and trees and artificial shade and of course an inviting pool of water to play in.

Learn to swim lessons will be provided exclusively by Evolution Aquatics. No other paid coaching will be permitted at the pool.

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Road works speed enforcement he Western Bay of Plenty Road Policing Unit says speeding through road works is risking lives - and Police will continue to monitor and enforce speeds around road works.

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Celebrating a decade of creating happy places he Bay of Plenty Home Show is proud to launch its 10th anniversary show on the 18th, 19th & 20th of October at Trustpower Arena Baypark. Previously named the Spring Home Show, the exhibition has been rebranded to reflect its reach throughout the wider Bay of Plenty community and recognise the show’s regional significance. “It’s been an exciting transition to becoming the Bay of Plenty Home Show,” says Dana McCurdy, Managing Director at Bay Events who organises the show. “This is the sister show to our iconic Tauranga Home Show, and now the two are more strongly aligned.”

The show has evolved over the last decade to become the huge exhibition we see today. “My mother and father created these shows because they believed in the potential this city offered and wanted to support regional business progress,” says Dana. “The longevity and growth we’ve experienced is a testament to them and the local people who have supported us along the way.”

Bay Events was established in 1995 by Raewyn and Graeme Martin and has since put on over 60 trade events. Their daughter Dana joined them in 2011, and recently their son Richard joined the team, creating a truly family business.

“Being locally owned and operated means we adapt our shows to the needs of our region in a way that many other shows around the country can’t,” says Dana. “We live in the community we cater to, and we’re proud to present a be-

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spoke show to suit our audience – something very unique in the New Zealand home show industry.”

Being local also means that Bay Events supports the community groups Waipuna Hospice and Ōtūmoetai Lions, and have worked together with local business BespOak Kitchens & Furniture to create the Live Cooking Theatre.

“We’re thrilled to work in with Chris and the team from BespOak,” says Dana.

“They’ve built a fully functional display kitchen specifically for live cooking sessions while showcasing their beautiful kitchen design.”

The special guest who will be cooking in the BespOak Live Cooking Theatre is beloved Kiwi cooking personality Annabel Langbein on Saturday and Sunday. Dana says, “It’s been a long time since Annabel Langbein has been to the Bay and we’re excited to bring her here.

There will be cookbooks available for sale at the show, and after each demonstration, Annabel will be available to sign them. These make a fantastic keepsake or gift, just in time for Christmas too!”

The Bay of Plenty Home Show is giving away two huge door prizes to show attendees; an EziRider Cruiser electric bike from EziRider worth $1595 and a Compact Round trampoline from Springfree Trampolines worth $1219 (including delivery). “It’s going to be a huge weekend,” says Dana, “and we look forward to welcoming our visitors to a vibrant and inspirational show!”

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embers of Aongatete Forest Project erected their new sign at the entranceway to the Aongatete Forest recently. With four information panels supported by five large posts and everything needing to align with perfect precision, it was quite the job.

The new sign explains the significance of Aongatete within the Kaimai-Mamaku Conservation Park and highlights the threats the forest faces from predators and browsing. It then describes the work the Aongatete Forest Project does in predator control, increasing biodiversity and supporting educational opportunities. Birdlife is flourishing at Aongatete thanks to this work, with previously

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Thanks to David Peters, James Denyer and Barry Pethybridge for erecting the sign, Kate Graeme for getting the sign produced and to the Western Bay of Plenty District Council for part-funding the project through the Community Matching Fund.

DoC recently constructed a boardwalk over an area prone to flooding from the car park to the new sign. Further plans are underway to plant natives to increase the appeal and biodiversity in what was an open paddock. This work is all part of a project to enhance the entranceway to the forest.

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New patrol car needs new patrollers

By Matthew Farrell

he Ōmokoroa Community Policing Group has taken delivery of a brand new vehicle and is encouraging more patrol volunteers to come forward to use it.

The MG ZS from Farmer Autovillage will be fully equipped with a light bar, recording cameras front and rear, a police radio and a personnel safety alarm.

The OCPG Charitable Trust recently made successful applications to both Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s matching fund and The Centre op shop for the purchase. Tall Poppy Real Estate is coming on board to help with running costs. The patrol’s fuel bill alone exceeded $2,000 in the last financial year.

With striking artwork from GT Signs, MG dealer principal Dave Briscoe says the ZS has been an incredible project.

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“This community involvement is a team effort from Farmer Motor Group, MG New Zealand and local contractors.

We’re excited and proud to have the opportunity to provide this car. Blair Brookbanks has gone above and beyond to organise the lights and switches. It looks awesome, commands respect, and shows the growth and ethos of Ōmokoroa,” Dave says.

Patrol Trainer Peter Goad is appreciative of the work done by Farmer Autovillage.

“From the moment we arrived, they were immediately on our side, flexible and helpful. Nothing was a problem, including all the electrical work,” says Peter.

Secretary/Treasurer, Bill Jacob says the MG topped a shortlist of 20 new and second-hand vehicles. “It’s been a year in the making. We whittled our list down

with visits to car yards and conversations with other dealers. I’m pleased we have a good result to show for years of prudent financial management,” says Bill.

Trust chair Patrick Harrison is thrilled.

“With great thanks to the work of our volunteer committee and sponsors, the outcome is better than I could have expected and reflects the spirit of the Ōmokoroa community,” says Pat. As Community Patrol Coordinator, I’d like to pay tribute to the work of Glenn Whittaker, Carol Dodd, Tony Hawkins and others who built up the Trust over many years - as well as the past support of First National now Tremains, Ōmoko-

SH2 Waihī to Ōmokoroa he NZ Transport Agency says State Highway 2 Waihī to Ōmokoroa safety improvements started on Monday 9th September, south of Waihī.

Bay of Plenty System Manager Rob Campbell says this work will begin in earnest after tree and vegetation removal is finished.

“Road widening work is part of the safety improvements project that started between Trig Road and Anthenree Gorge in mid-2019,” says Mr Campbell.

Motorists will see excavators, heavy trucks and earth moving equipment and the road shoulder will be closed for

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L-R: Patrick Harrison, Matthew Farrell, Blair Brookbanks of Farmer Autovillage, Bill Jacob, and Peter Goad checking out the new MG at Farmer Autovillage.

PURAN BHAG SINGH For Omokoroa Community Board Together let’s make a difference.

Bring democracy back to Omokoroa.

I am delighted to stand for the Omokoroa Community Board.

My orchard is towards Katikati, and my restaurant is on Cameron Road.

My reputation of working with people and for people is extensive, and I will be able to help raise funds for the new Sports Pavilion.

The development of Omokoroa is so important. I want to listen and help make a positive difference. I understand the frightful condition of SH2 and the need for a safe SH2/ Omokoroa interchange as I drive it regularly. It is a privilege to be able to stand, and I seek your support.

1. I will be a strong voice to upgrade the SH2 intersection.

2. I will advocate to ensure rates affordability.

3. I will review the building consent process to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

4. I will support the upgrade of Omokoroa Library.

5. I will listen and act according to the needs of our community.

Authorised by Puran Bagh Singh 42 Silkwood Way Tauriko

roa Lions Club and Ōmokoroa Automotive.

The District Council has sponsored the Trust’s operational costs for about 10 years and the Ōmokoroa Community Board has also provided instrumental support.

If you can spare one evening every couple of months as a driver or passenger, it will allow the patrol to grow with the community. A few forms and a couple of two-hour training sessions are required. Doing something about crime is better than complaining about it. If you want to make a difference, call 027 549 5410 or email matthew@lizardnews.net

about four months. However, there will be no lane closures as the work will be off to the side of the road.

“We ask motorists travelling through the site during this time to slow down as there will a reduction in speed through the site to ensure the safety of the work crews and all road users. We thank motorists for their patience and understanding during this time,” says Mr Campbell.

The Transport Agency says it apologises for any inconvenience and advises motorists to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.

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