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From the Editor

Dear readers, subscribers, advertisers and contributors

To All Dear Prime Readers

I am delighted to introduce this edition of the Prime Tauranga publication.

I recently took over the management of Prime Tauranga and Prime Hamilton and we are committed to continue and enhance this great service Mark has provided to our communities over the years.

A sincere thank you for all your wonderful support over the years. Truly Prime is the best publication I have been involved with in my over 25 years within media!

I am a retired school principal and spent more than twenty years as editor of various school magazines and other publications. I am assisted by my daughter Lisa, who graduated in Business Management and Marketing from Wintec last year. We would like to thank Mark for his ongoing support and trust you will enjoy reading our latest publication.

The new owners/publishers are fabulous; you will really like them. A lovely family, headed by Romano and they definitely have a passion for Prime Readers.

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Did you know that you could still be infected with the flu even if you don’t feel sick or show symptoms?

And you could pass on the virus to others.

Severe influenza can lead to a stay in hospital which may in turn increase frailty and loss of independence for older people.

People aged over 65 experience up to 91 percent of flu-related deaths and around 70 percent of flu-related hospital stays.

The vaccine immunisation is the best protection against influenza. It naturally boosts your immune system to fight the virus when it attacks.

Free flu shots are available for people 65 and over from general practices and many community pharmacies.

Influenza is not the same as a cold. It is a more serious disease that can also make other existing medical conditions worse.

The influenza vaccine is a prescription medicine. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist about the benefits and possible risks. And, if you’re aged between 65 and 80 years old, ask if you’re also eligible for the free shingles immunisation.

Influenza immunisation is especially important for people aged 65 years and over.

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KATIKATI BIRD GARDENS

These beautiful and tranquil gardens are on the edge of the inner Tauranga harbour. Water-lilly ponds, mature trees, flower gardens and natural wetlands the gardens are a delight year round. And with many varieties of birds wandering free and in aviaries this special corner of New Zealand is truely unique.

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The Bird Gardens are on the outskirts of Katikati and were created in 1976 when local visionary Chris Parker set to work landscaping a little over ten acres of land running down to the harbour’s edge.

For bird enthusiasts the gardens are an oasis.

Set on the edge of the harbour with a purpose built man-made fresh water lake and with natural saline wetlands visitors can get up close and experience a fantastic area of the gardens.

With his English background, botanical knowledge and the sites natural attributes of fresh water springs, ponds and wetlands he transformed this once bare land into a beautiful and special garden.

The wetlands area are home to a number of Kawaupaka (little shags) and white faced herons nest in the magnolias, black swans and a variety of ducks grace the ponds.

Sealed paths meander through spectacular golden Swamp Cypress, water trickles its way to the sea through an elaborate series of ponds.

Most of the original plantings remain to this day and year round colour is provided by the giant camellias and magnolias brightening the winter hues, azaleas and lilies form the spring and summer palettes with shades of green, red, yellow and orange from the trees. Several native birds are on display: if you visit over winter you may be lucky enough to see Kotuku Ngutu Papa or Royal Spoonbill swooping over the ponds; you are certain to hear the distinctive croak of white faced herons as they glide between treetops – and in late winter you’ll discover dozens of Tui’s in the flowering cherries.

The garden and aviary tour is a 45-60 min walk. The paths have directional arrows which lead to and from the lawn below the cafe. There are also secondary paths for the more adventurous. These, for example, lead down from the wedding lawn into the dell. The Moa and wetland walks which are a real highlight.

Contact: 07 549 0912. Open: 10am – 4.30pm, 7 days.

In the more formal areas of the gardens visitors can see Kereru (Wood Pigeon), Kakariki (NZ Parakeet).

SITE INFORMATION The gardens have approximately 1.5kms of paths. These are tar sealed on slopes and are wheel chair friendly.

The paths are 1.4 metres wide so our golf carts can negotiate them.

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Herbs for Health The practice of using herbal remedies to improve and strengthen the natural healing process is as old as time.

Suitable conditions for growing herbs Herbs do not require rich soil – in fact, this can result in soft, leggy growth that may collapse the plant in dry conditions. Mulch around herbs to prevent drying out. Most herbs require good drainage to encourage lush growth. Herbs generally prefer soil of a gravelly nature.

The great majority of herbs like sunshine, low humidity and evenly distributed rainfall.

Small leaved varieties generally come from Mediterranean countries, so they thrive best in open sunny positions which are protected from cold winds.

Herbs in the landscape A special herb garden is very attractive and can be formal or informal in design. A large container or collection of pots will also make an excellent herb garden. But herbs do not have to be in an isolated plot of their own, or just in the vegetable garden. They have become a valuable part of the garden as a whole.

When landscaping, many of the perennial herbs should be included with other perennials, roses and ornamentals as part of the overall garden design.

Herbs and your health The practice of using herbal remedies to improve and strengthen the natural healing process is as old as time. The fresher the better – all the more reason to grow your very own herb garden.

Most herbal medicines are taken in the form of teas. When using herbs for medicinal purposes, fresh herbs should be used whenever possible. If using dried, use only of the quantity specified.

Use about three tablespoons of chopped fresh herbs to one cup of boiling water, cover and stand for five minutes for flavour to fully develop. This is commonly referred to as “infusing”. If a sweetener is required, use honey rather than sugar.

Herbal teas Lovage: A strong flavoured leaf which acts as a wind expeller.

Rosemary: Good for stomach upsets.

Sage: Gargle for sore throats. Take for feverish colds.

Summer Savoury: Relieves flatulence and stomach upsets.

Tansy: A herb said to get rid of worms. Do not take during pregnancy.

Tarragon: Relieves toothache and stops hiccups.

Thyme: Relieves headaches and insomnia.

Yarrow: Promotes perspiration, so it is good for feverishness in colds and flu.

Peppermint: Is particularly good for colds.

A herb is a delightful plant with many uses far beyond the purely decorative. As well as blending beautifully with most garden schemes, their varieties of foliage, colours, textures, tastes, and perfumes give much pleasure.

Parsley: A good diuretic which cleans the kidneys and is very rich in iron.

And once again, the ancient healing properties of herbs are becoming more widely used.

Mint: All varieties are soothing for stomach ailments.

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The Name ‘Tauranga’ "Tauranga" means literally "landing place" from the Māori "tau", "to land".

The name reflects the city's position on the shores of the harbour. Our Tauranga is certainly the largest and best known place of that name, but is certainly not the only Tauranga. Check an atlas and you will find several other places in New Zealand with this name.

Although the name "Tauranga" was known and used by the first Europeans, it referred to the whole of the district around the harbour, not to the mission settlement or, later, the newly established military township. In a similar way the name "Rotorua" was used for the area around the lakes long before the government spa was established in 1880.

The first name used for the peninsula on which the mission station was established in the 1830s was "Te Papa". Māori history relates that many waka passed through the Tauranga harbour, leaving people, legends and place names to mark their passing. The name "Te Papa" is said to have originated with Hei of the Arawa canoe. This name was in common use by both European and Māori until the late 1870s.The first editions of the Bay of Plenty Times carry advertisements for businesses on the waterfront which gave their address as "Beach Road, Te Papa". By the end of the 1870s there had been a complete change over, and the same businesses in the same location were using "The Strand, Tauranga" as their address. Te Papa is still used in the legal description found on title deeds, and by the Te Papa Rotary Club.

Tauranga Waterfront from Victoria Wha rf – Panorama carbon print by Charles Spencer. Date c. 1884-1887. Image court esy of Tauranga Heritage Collection.

Part of a series of articles written by Jinty Rorke and originally published as a series of weekly articles in the Bay of Plenty Times August 1994 to September 1995 (Tauranga City Liraries).

New cutting at the top of the Kaimai Road. Date 1963.

Image courtesy of Tauranga City Library.

postcard by Mary Humphreys.

Tauranga, from the Redoubt – Undated Collection of Justine Neal.

Maungatapu. Date c.1960. Image courtesy of Tauranga City Library.

Greg Oliver in donkey cart at Mount Maunganui. Date c. 1962.

Image courtesy of Tauranga City Library.

Corner of Willow and Spring Streets. Date c.1940s.

Image courtesy of Tauranga City Library.

Main beach. Date circa early 1950s.

The Davies’ Donkeys, Mount Maunganui's anga Heritage Collection. of Photograph by Alf Rendell. Image courtesy Taur 7

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Make An Appointment Dr Anuya Deshpande, Tauranga, Papamoa-based varicose vein doctor Knowing those “known unknowns” about your health can be like the sun coming out in Winter.

When you know something in or on your body needs checking out or fixing it can give you an uneasy feeling. Your body is the only one you have, yet people (men especially!) take better care of their car.

A "known unknown" becomes a "known known" (with the occasional "unknown unknown" picked up along the way).

Seen here using ultrasound to diagnose varicose veins – Dr Anuya Deshpande encourages people to concentrate on the initial step to addressing a health issue – call and make an appointment with a health professional so you know what you're dealing with sooner rather than later.

A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, so it’s worth focusing on that first step – pick up the phone, and make the appointment.

Whether it’s a toothache, mole, pain, depression or blood where it shouldn’t be – take a first step to find out about it.

Dr Anuya Deshpande worked as a GP before completing further qualifications in cosmetic medicine, dermatology, skin cancer diagnosis and surgery, and varicose vein diagnosis and treatment. She says an enjoyable aspect of her work is seeing patients leave with fewer worries than they arrived with.

“People can be scared about coming in for a vein assessment, for example, because they still think it’s about vein stripping, or they don’t think the symptoms can be fixed, that it’s just something they have to live with as they age. It’s quite empowering for them to find that a lot of issues they’ve lived with for years – heavy restless legs, swelling, ulcers, varicose eczema – can be easily resolved once we treat the underlying cause.”

While the cosmetic medicine aspect of her practice deals with issues that are less medical than varicose veins, there is still relief for people when they talk – often for the first time – about something that has bothered them for a long time.

“It can be something as simple as a raised mole they’ve been shaving around for 30 years, or a double chin or gummy smile that means they hate seeing photos of themselves. There’s something great about finding out an issue can be sorted pretty easily, it’s just a matter of making that phone call to make an appointment for an initial consultation.”

Elections To vote in the 2019 Tauranga City Council election, you need to be enrolled with the Electoral Commission.

Eligibility To enrol to vote in the 2019 Tauranga City Council election, you need to: • be 18-years of age or older • be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident • have lived in NZ continuously, at any time for one year or more • have lived at your current address for more than one month • be a non-resident ratepayer who has applied for enrolment on the ratepayer roll • be a resident outside of Tauranga and have been nominated by a firm, company, corporation or society paying rates on a property in Tauranga.

Electoral Rolls The electoral rolls for Tauranga and Bay of Plenty can be viewed at: • Tauranga City Council customer service centres • Tauranga public libraries • NZ Post shops (for the latest parliamentary rolls).

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Q & A With Irene Van Dyk Irene van Dyk, is one of the world’s best-known netballers and the most capped international player of all time. Debuting in 1994, she represented South Africa 72 times and captained the team.

In 2000, she moved to Wellington and was quickly picked for the national team, the Silver Ferns.

She was the 2003 New Zealand Sportswoman of the Year and a nominee in 2005; representing New Zealand for 14 years before retiring from international netball in June 2014.

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Luckily we have some very young talent and they would have learned from this years’ experience.

I am specialist coach for the Central Pulse and I am assistant coach for the Wellington under 17 rep team.

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I love walking my dog.

We are blessed here in Wellington to have the beach and the bush where we can walk our dogs.

My favourite tracks would be Maupuia track to the old prison, Massey Memorial, Ataturk, Tinakori Hill and Seatoun.

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Latest Technology Frees Up Healthcare Professionals’ Time For Patients Technology, in the form of an automated tablet-counting machine, is helping speed up a traditional task and free up more time for patients say healthcare professionals.

Manually counting tablets has historically been a big time consumer for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and nurses. No longer, as the BOPDHB becomes one of New Zealand’s first DHBs to install a repackaging machine in its Tauranga Hospital Pharmacy.

“It’s all about the patients at the end of the day,” said Cindy. “It frees staff up from manual, non-value-add tasks and allows the pharmacists and technicians to spend more time with them. It’s about adding value out on the wards with the people we’re caring for.

“This is one of the first repackaging machines in a DHB in the country. Installing it has been about listening to staff and giving them the tools to do their job more efficiently.”

It’s not just in the pharmacy where the benefits will be felt said Director of Nursing Julie Robinson.

Nurses administering tablets on wards would also now have more time freed up for patients.

Pharmacy Technician Tayla Lum and her colleagues undertook timed tests manually counting tablets and then replicating those with ‘Evie’. Early results showed the machine was around 4.5 times faster.

“Not only does it take less time to do the job than it would manually, but you can be doing other things whilst it’s working, such as labelling.” said Tayla. “It also means we can spend more time with patients discussing how to optimise their medication management.

“It will make a big difference to the way we work and the pharmacists and technicians will work together to make the most of any efficiencies it offers.”

For more details contact: James Fuller, Communications Advisor – Bay of Plenty District Health Board.

From Left: Director of Nursing Julie Robinson with Pharmacy Technician Tayla Lum and Pharmacy Manager Cindy Mortimer in front of the EV-54 NANO vial filling machine in Tauranga Hospital Pharmacy.

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Benefits The project will provide a much safer alternative to the existing state highway corridor, where heavy and high volume traffic is suppressing demand for cycling. This scenic new route will encourage more walking and cycling between the urban communities in the area and is likely to increase the number of children cycling to school. It will also become a key part of a tourist trail from Waihi to Maketu. The route is expected to attract 130-200 commuter cyclists a day, with a higher estimate for recreational users.

Timing The trail is split into many stages but construction is now well underway. The June update expects Omokoroa to the Wairoa river to be completed sometime between July & September 2019 and the new Wairoa River bridge crossing “clip-on” structure to the State Highway Bridge before Christmas 2019.

Key Facts Estimated cost has risen to $13,400,000.

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The Wellbeing Budget: Little To Offer For Retirees Aside from the almost $15.5 billion set aside to cover NZ Superannuation (NZS) payments there was very little of note in the government’s ‘Wellbeing Budget’ directly targeting retirees.

Of course, $15.5 billion isn’t small change: the NZS figure is the biggest single line item in the budget, representing almost 18 per cent of the total $87.3 billion doled out by Finance Minister Grant Robertson on May 30.

Maintaining the NZS status quo, though, is always going to be an expensive business and one that, for now, remains ring-fenced from fiscal reforms.

However, there are a couple of minor changes buried in the budget detail including a move to “modernise and simplify” NZS and Veteran Pension payments.

“This will be done by providing funding to implement system changes so that people’s entitlement is based primarily on their own circumstances rather than on their partner’s,” the budget paper says. “There will be savings to the Crown from these changes, which will continue to increase in out-years.”

According to the budget forecasts, these system changes to pension payments will cut more than $100 million off the government pension bill in the 2022/23 financial year – although what this means in practice remains to be seen.

At the same time, the 2019 budget offers some reprieve to workers on the brink of retirement who suffer employment-ending injuries.

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Under current rules, injured workers nearing or past the official retirement age of 65 have to choose between receiving Accident Compensation Commission (ACC) payments or the NZS.

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“ACC claimants who first become entitled to weekly compensation for a personal injury while close to or above the superannuation qualification age will now be able to receive up to 24 months of weekly compensation, regardless of whether they also receive New Zealand Superannuation or the Veteran’s Pension,” the budget says.

Elsewhere, the government makes a few other little concessions to the needs of the aging population with a $7.7 million ‘package’ covering upgrades to the SuperGold Card (which will join the mobile tech age with an ‘app’ due for release later this year) and something called “digital literacy training.

If the Robertson budget did little to specifically boost retiree lifestyles, the aging population will likely benefit from a promised uptick in spending designed to improve the quality of New Zealand’s health system – albeit the changes may be slow in coming.

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Regular Weekly Events & Activities at the Tauranga Tauranga RSA – A Place Where Everyone Is Welcome.

Regular WEEKLY Events & Activities:

Tauranga RSA offers you an attractive and modern complex for you to enjoy. FREE Wifi is available at our location and they have a range of entertainment at the club.

7pm Monday – CARDS (500) If you are partial to a game of cards why not come along to our Card (500) Evening, every Monday.

1pm Monday – INDOOR BOWLS Come and join us on Mondays for a game of bowls we play indoor bowls all year round. Coaching is available and is open to all ages.

2pm Tuesday – STRETCH & GROW An exercise programme especially designed for older people to assist with improving strength, balance & mobility.

5.30pm Tuesday – LINE DANCING Do you know your Cupid Shuffle from your Cha Cha Slide…no?

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Family Buffet Restaurant Breakfast

7pm Tuesday – ACOUSTIC CLUB Come long and join our Tauranga Acoustic Music Club @ 7pm. Blackboard Nights 2nd & 4th Tuesday.

7pm Tuesday – 8 BALL RSA Tauranga has a large number of pool players who meet regularly @ 7pm Tuesday, we also host and visit other clubs.

7pm Tuesday – EUCHRE CARDS If you are partial to a game of cards why not come along to our Euchre Card Evening, every Tuesday @ 7pm.

10.30am Wednesday – HOUSIE Come and join us on Wednesday for a game of “HOUSIE”.

1pm Wednesday – CRIBBAGE CARDS If you are partial to a game of cards why not come along to our Cribbage Card games.

7pm Wednesday – HOLDEM POKER We are a friendly, welcoming group of poker enthusiasts and amateur players, come along and join us.

7pm Wednesday – QUIZ NIGHT Got Your Thinking Caps On? We hope you can join us for an evening of friendly challenges and an evening of competitive fun!

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6pm Friday – CHESS CLUB Join us at 6pm for Chess, all grades of chess strength welcome. Casual chess and chess teaching, we play all-year-around.

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Time To Update Western Bay Property Values If you own property in the Western Bay you may be visited by a professional valuer who will be assessing the current land and capital value of your place for rating purposes.

Revaluations are done every two to three years by Western Bay of Plenty District Council to gain a district-wide appraisal of property values to accurately assess the value of a property at a given time.

Valuers will be travelling around the District until the end of October 2019 – visiting addresses and driving the streets looking at properties across all rural and urban categories.

If no one is home when the valuer calls, a calling card will be left explaining the process to the property owner. Valuers will carry identification and their vehicles will be sign-written.

The valuers are not employees of Council, they work for the independent valuation firm Opteon. Opteon is contracted by Council to carry out this service and is an approved valuation service provider by the Office of the Valuer-General.

Opteon’s rating valuers have the legal right to enter properties and owners are required to answer any questions to enable a correct valuation to be made. Please help the valuers do their job.

These valuations will provide a snapshot of our District as at 21 July 2019 and are used for the sole purpose of rating. They do not reflect the value of your property on the open market, nor do they reflect the sale price of any property.

A change in valuation does not necessarily relate to a change in rates for a property. This will only happen if the new value has increased or decreased more than the average for the District. Some valuations will go up, others will go down – some won’t change. The new valuations will be used for rating purposes from 1 July 2020.

The valuation results will be advised by mail from 9 December 2019.

All property owners will receive notice of their new valuation plus a brochure with all the necessary information about the revaluation process and how to make an objection.

Anyone who does not agree with their valuation is welcome to lodge an objection up until 31 January 2020.

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New Digital Platform For Card SuperGold Card holders will be able to search for discounts through a new app as part of changes announced in the 2019 budget.

Budget 2019 includes funding for a digital platform for SuperGold Card holders and businesses – which will include a new mobile app and website to be launched later this year.

Other Budget announcements for older people can be found at www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz

This will provide a quick and easy way for seniors to find out about SuperGold discounts, concessions and special offers, no matter where they are.

You will be able to go to the SuperGold website on your home computer or tablet, or the app on your smartphone to find out what savings are available and where you can get them.

SuperGold discounts will still be available to everyone with a card, even if they don’t use the website or app.

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2019 Wellbeing Budget Some changes for benefits, NZ Super and Veteran’s Pension have been announced as part of the 2019 Budget.

Changes For Superannuitants Getting ACC weekly payments

If your partner gets an overseas pension

From 1 July 2019, if you’re entitled to weekly ACC compensation for a personal injury, you’ll be able to get those payments, along with NZ Super or the Veteran’s Pension, for up to 2 years.

From 1 July 2020, your NZ Super or Veteran’s Pension won’t be affected if your partner’s getting an overseas pension.

SuperGold card Before the end of 2019 the SuperGold website will be upgraded and a SuperGold app created.

This will make it easier to know where you can get discounts.

You’ll still be able to use your card in the same way you do now.

Non-qualifying partners From 1 July 2020, if you have a partner and they don’t qualify for NZ Super or Veteran’s Pension, you won’t be able to include them in your payments. Your partner will need to qualify for NZ Super and Veteran’s Pension in their own right.

If your partner doesn’t qualify and is currently included in your payments, you will keep getting this rate unless your circumstances change.

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Eggs In A Basket A man is walking down a road with a basket of eggs. As he is walking he meets someone who buys one-half of his eggs plus one-half of an egg. He walks a little further and meets another person who buys one-half of his eggs plus one-half of an egg. After proceeding further he meets another person who buys one-half of his eggs plus one half an egg.

At this point he has sold all of his eggs, and he never broke an egg. How many eggs did the man have to start with?

The Hobbit In “The Hobbit” by J. R. R. Tolkien, there are several hard riddles that Gollum and Bilbo ask each other.

“Alive without breath, As cold as death; Never thirsty, ever drinking, All in mail never clinking.”

Good Riddles Like This Never Get Old What is greater than God, more evil than the devil, the poor have it, the rich need it, and if you eat it, you’ll die?

Leaves On Fruit, Fruit On Leaves The leaves are on the fruit, The fruits is on the leaves.

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Dictionary Which word in the dictionary is spelled incorrectly?

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Tauranga City Council Plans Ahead For Population Growth Over the past 30 years Tauranga’s population has doubled and is expected to grow by more than 50,000 within the next three decades.

To manage future growth of the city, council will be working to understand how local communities could change over time and what people’s future needs and priorities may be.

As part of this, council will be running a series of events in the city’s central suburbs to inform its next stage of planning. Council has also begun investigating how specific City Plan rules may need to change to support a wider range of housing choice that guide and control the level of change that is appropriate.

Although growth will affect the wider city, recent community engagement showed support for a more compact city with higher density housing types focused around centres and public transport hubs, as well as areas of high amenity.

As a result, council have identified the area which runs from the Harbour Bridge to Barkes Corner, including the Avenues, Gate Pā, and Greerton, as having the ability accommodate growth. This area was historically known as Te Papa meaning ‘the flat area’.

Tauranga City Council General Manager for Strategy and Growth, Christine Jones says Te Papa is centrally located and already has some of the key community, social and infrastructure assets in place.

“To manage the long term growth of our city over time, the Te Papa peninsula provides an opportunity to provide more housing choice in close proximity to significant employment hubs, services, schools and parks. It is also well serviced by public transport services that will improve in frequency over time.

The peninsula also has a comparatively lower risk to the natural hazards that our coastal areas face.”

Upcoming Events And Updates To find out about the upcoming community events or to sign up to E-News on the project visit council’s website www.tauranga.govt.nz/ Tepapa Event details will be available from 1 August.

The upcoming events will give interested residents the ability to input on what future growth looks like within the Te Papa peninsula.

Council will use the information it gathers at the upcoming community events together with information from key stakeholders to prepare a plan over the next 12 months, (known as a spatial framework or blueprint). This plan would focus on things like the transport, infrastructure and community facility projects required to support growth and change, which will be shared back with the community. Findings will also inform specific changes to the City Plan, that will run alongside the development of the spatial framework.

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Prime Events TERMINUS VIRTUAL REAL EXHIBITION Now until 27 October, 10am-4.30pm Tauranga Art Gallery, Cnr Wharf and Willow Streets, Tauranga New virtual reality experience at Tauranga Art Gallery! Prepare yourself for a slippage of time and space as artists Jess Johnson & Simon Ward take you on a journey across five realms of virtual reality using state of the art technology. Admission Free.

POETRY – READ BETWEEN THE WINES Last Tuesday of every month, 7-10pm The Incubator, 17th Avenue, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

BOP OODLE CLUB – DOGGY PLAYDATES Sunday 4 August, 2-3pm Fergusson Park, Tilby Drive, Matua, Tauranga

KICKSTART TOASTMASTERS MEETING Weekly Thursdays, 7-8am Alimento Cafe, 72 First Avenue, Tauranga

BOP Oodle Club is about getting people together with their dogs for socialising and fun. All breeds of dogs are welcome. Meet up at Beach Road end of Fergusson Park.

Admission Free.

Our friendly club helps you gain confidence in public speaking, presenting and leadership skills.

Toastmasters is open to anyone over the age of 18 from any walk of life.

Phone Brian 0275 432 777 or just turn up! Guests attend at no cost for first 3 sessions.

CONTACT: Christine Sadlier, phone 027 738 4094, www.oodlehq.co.nz

SUNDAY SESSIONS WITH MIKE GARNER AND WARREN HOUSTON Sunday 4 August, 3-6pm Mount Social Club, 305 Maunganui Road, Mt Maunganui

Gentle exercises designed to improve balance, leg strength, general fitness and well-being based on a programme proven to reduce falls

by Professor John Campbell and Dr Clare Roberton from the University of Otago. Cost $2 or $3pp depending on class attended.

Versatile bluesman Mike Garner and percussionist extraordinaire Warren Houston will perform an eclectic mix of acoustic blues, ragtime, jug band, Americana and original songs on acoustic resonator guitars.

Admission Free.

Contact the Age Concern office on 5782631 to find out further information or email us on ageconcerntga@xtra.co.nz

Phone 07 574 7773.

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These presentations offer a space for women of all ages and backgrounds to come together to experience the power of shared discussions on a wide variety of topics including exhaustion, stress, sleep, food, selfcare and more. They offer a wealth of insight, inspiration and practical take-home tools for you to embrace in your own life. Cost $10.

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METAL EMBOSSING WORKSHOPS Saturday 10 August, 10am-3pm Thursday 29 August, 5.30-9pm The Artery Art Learning Space, The Incubator, The Historic Village, Tauranga

NZDC – NZ’S NO.1 ACDC EXPERIENCE Friday 30 August, 8-11.55pm 11 Totara Street, Mt Maunganui

In these fun, hands-on workshops you will learn the basic metal embossing techniques of low relief, high relief and engraving. Tutor Ninette Kruger Mosaic & Pewter Art. Cost $65.

AGE CONCERN – STEADY AS YOU GO FALLS PREVENTION PROGRAMME Weekly classes held in Katikati, Tauranga, Mt Maunganui, Papamoa, Whakatane, Edgecumbe, Kawerau and Opotoki

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WELL-BEING FOR WOMEN Saturday 17 August, 12.30-3pm The Atrium, Waipuna Hospice, 43 Te Puna Station Road, Tauranga

UKU (CLAY) WORKSHOP Saturday 10 August, 10am & 1.30pm Tauranga Art Gallery, Cnr of Wharf and Willow Streets, Tauranga

Come along to share your poetry, listen and enjoy poetry in all its forms. New poets and Poetry lovers always welcome. Bring some nibbles and wine of course.

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NEWCOMERS COFFEE MORNING Wednesday 7 August, 10.30am-12pm The Historic Village, Seventeenth Avenue West, Tauranga

CONTACT: Mobile 0211812563, email ninettekruger@gmail.com POP UP SHOP Sunday 11 August, 2-6pm Black Sheep Restaurant & Atrium Gallery, 21 Plummers Point Road, Tauranga Lady Fashion from Oversea holiday collection including Jackets, dresses, fresh tops, different kinds of shirts, skirts, cardigan, sweaters, etc.

Come to enjoy and have a fun!

Admission Free.

Phone 07 578 6767.

NZDC are New Zealand’s newest and most exciting experience. School-boy suit and all, they offer mind-blowing resemblance to the legendary ACDC. Supported by rock legends Colombo Massive, It’s bound to be a huge night.

Cost $20 pre-sale, $25 door sales.

Phone Sales 0800 BUY TIX (289 849).

TAURANGA COFFEE FESTIVAL Saturday 31 August, 10am-4pm 91 Willow Street, Tauranga Tickets: early bird $11.25, door $15.

Phone 0800 BUY TIX (289 849).

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This stunning slice has it all – great flavour and texture, it looks fantastic and is full of wonderful healthy ingredients.

INGREDIENTS Banana Slice • 2 medium bananas, mashed • 2 eggs • 1 tbsp honey • 1 tbsp vegetable oil • ½ tsp baking soda • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 1¼ cups ground almonds

METHOD Berry Topping • 2 cups berries (frozen or fresh) • ½ cup water • 3 tbsp sugar • 5g gelatine

Banana Slice

1. Heat oven to 160°C 2. Beat together the mashed banana, eggs, honey and vegetable oil

3. Mix together the baking soda and lemon juice 4. Add baking soda and lemon juice along with ground almonds to the banana mixture and mix well

5. Pour into a greased slice tray or roasting

dish lined with baking paper to a depth of approximately 2cm, ensure the tray you use has sides that are at least 4cm high so you can pour the topping over the cooked cake without it overflowing

Flourless Banana and Berry Slice

6. Bake slice for approximately 30 minutes or until lightly browned and springy to the touch

7. Remove from oven and allow to cool in the tray.

Berry Topping

1. Heat berries slowly in a saucepan until the juice runs from them and they are cooked. Avoid stirring them so they don’t lose their shape

2. In another saucepan bring the water

to the boil and dissolve the sugar and gelatine in it

3. Add the water to the berries and

allow to cool to room temperature.

Assembly

1. When the slice and berry topping are cool pour the berry topping over the slice still in the slice tin

2. Refrigerate until the topping has set 3. Remove from refrigerator and cut into slices.

Vertigo Clinic – for the assessment and treatment of dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders.

FEELING DIZZY? If you suffer from DIZZINESS, VERTIGO or BALANCE PROBLEMS, we may be able to help you.

At the Vertigo Clinic, we are Physiotherapists trained in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of dizziness and vertigo symptoms.

What Is Vestibular Rehabilitation?

The Vestibular System is our body’s balance system. If damaged by disease or injury, the brain can no longer rely on it for accurate information about equilibrium and motion, often resulting in dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, and other symptoms.

Vestibular Rehabilitation (VR) can retrain the brain to recognize and process signals from the vestibular system in coordination with our other balance sensors (vision and proprioception), minimising dizziness and improving balance. VR also includes treatment for vertigo caused by BPPV (Positional Vertigo).

We can help you to improve your balance, reduce the risk of falling, and regain your general confidence.

JUSTINE DRUMMOND – owner of the Vertigo Clinic and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist

We can assess and treat vestibular disorders such as:

Justine is a Physiotherapist and Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapist.

• BPPV (Positional Vertigo) • Chronic dizziness disorders • Meniere’s Disease • Balance problems/falls • Inner ear infections

She graduated from Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in 2003 with a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy).

Call now for an appointment: Justine – 021 999 963 or Justine@vertigoclinic.co.nz Gemma – 027 544 2732 or gemma@vertigoclinic.co.nz Vertigo Clinic, 344 Otumoetai Road, Tauranga

Justine began her career at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland and has been working in Tauranga since 2007. She has extensive experience working with people who have experienced brain injuries, and has a keen interest in vestibular rehabilitation.

She has completed a number of post-graduate courses in the field of Vestibular Rehabilitation and Cervicogenic Dizziness. Justine is a member of the New Zealand Society for Balance Dizziness and Vertigo.

CONTACT: Justine on 021 999 963 or justine@vertigoclinic.co.nz, or Gemma on 027 544 2732 or gemma@vertigoclinic.co.nz to discuss an appointment.

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Standing Up To Falls Many people over the age of 55 are concerned about losing their independence following a fall. But it’s not something that ‘just happens’ as you get older. Many falls can be prevented. That means you can take positive steps to protect yourself and ensure you continue to enjoy an active, fulfilling life.

Falls Are The Single Most Common Cause Of Injury Some people, especially those who have experienced a serious fall, can worry so much about falling they restrict their activity.

They gradually do less activity, which can actually increase their risk of falling.

Women are one and a half times more likely to fall than men. Falls cause 90% of all hip fractures.

If you are over 65 you have a one in three chance of falling this year.

If you have fallen more than once in the past six months, you are more likely to fall again.

Talk to your doctor about any falls you have.

Falls can be a sign of a new medical problem.

Keep Mobile Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do to help stand up to falls. That’s because weak leg muscles and poor balance increase your risk of falling. You are likely to walk less if you feel unsteady on your feet, and that leads to weaker muscles and stiffer joints. If this sounds like you, it’s time to get active through regular exercise!

One in five people over 65 will suffer serious injuries as a result of a fall.

Look Out For Your Eyes We can never take our eyesight for granted. Our eyes help us see obstacles, judge distances and keep our balance. As we get older, we take longer to adjust to sudden changes in light, are more sensitive to glare and less able to judge distances and depth accurately, for more information click to see how you can look after yourself.

By the age of 65, we need three times the amount of light to see than we did at 20.

These tips are just some ideas for preventing falls. You can find out more by calling 0800 844 657 visiting www.acc.co.nz or by contacting your health professional.

This information has been developed by the Accident Compensation Corporation of New Zealand. ACC would like to acknowledge the assistance of the Australian Department of Health and Ageing in the development of this content.

Stand Up For Your Feet Keeping yourself mobile is very important in avoiding falls. As we age, our feet can change shape and lose some feeling. Painful, swollen feet or badly fitting shoes can make walking difficult and affect our balance.

If you are over 80, you have a 50% chance of falling this year Make Your Home and Garden a Safe Haven For Yourself, and For Your Family and Friends Everyone’s home is different, so it pays to be aware of your surroundings and things that could make your home unsafe. Light up your stairs and where floor levels change, install hand rails and, keep things within easy reach... and at the right height!

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A Great Atmosphere and a Down to Earth Vibe The Black Sheep Bar & Grill is owned and operated by Daniel Moffat (Head Chef), and Hugh & Peta Clavis.

The Black Sheep is situated on Plummers Point Road just off State Highway 2 approx 17km north of Tauranga.

• The Affordable Art & Artisan Fair: Last Sunday of every month 11am - 3pm

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It’s the great setting, consistent high quality and variety of food, excellent coffee and passionate staff that will keep everyone coming back.

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BOP quit smoking service one of the best in NZ The Bay of Plenty’s free Stop Smoking Support service, Hāpainga remains one of the top three services in New Zealand for its successful quit smoking rate.

New Zealand has 16 Stop Smoking Support services. As part of the Government’s goal of Smokefree Aotearoa 2025, each service works hard to encourage as many of the community to become smoke free.

Smoking cessation practitioners use a carbon monoxide detector, a bit like a breathalyser, after four weeks to verify whether or not a client is smoke free. Low to nil levels of carbon monoxide indicates the person is no longer smoking, at which point they receive a $50 supermarket voucher.

Hāpainga Team Leader Lizzie Spence says, “For the last couple of years, we’ve consistently had a minimum 75% successful quit smoking rate at four weeks – ranked in the top three across the country.

“It’s a great achievement. We’re a small team of five smoking cessation practitioners supporting people to quit across both the Eastern and Western Bay. We understand the struggles people go through trying to quit but also the struggles of buying the smokes. For the average couple smoking 10 tailor-made cigarettes a day, the yearly bill is over $10,000.

“Our team really focuses on treating each client as an individual. Quitting smoking is a real journey. Our team might meet with a client several times before they even set a quit date. Building a rapport and trust with them is crucial to the successful outcome,” says Lizzie.

For more details contact: James Fuller, Communications Advisor – Bay of Plenty District Health Board.

Western Bay of Plenty Local Elections Why you should vote in the local elections?

Local government shapes where you live.

It’s the footpaths you walk on, the roads you drive on, the water your drink, and the parks, libraries and swimming pools you enjoy.

It’s also about culture, community events, economic development and much more.

Which is why one of the most important ways you can take part in the decisions that shape the Western Bay of Plenty District is to get involved in the Local Body Elections.

How Do I Enroll?

To vote in the local elections, you must be enrolled to vote. In New Zealand, enrolment for all elections is managed by the Electoral Commission.

If you voted in previous local or parliamentary elections, you should still be enrolled. If you have moved recently, you may need to update your details.

To find out if you are enrolled, or to find out how to enrol, visit the Electoral Commission at https://vote.nz/ How Do I Vote?

If you are enrolled to vote, you will receive a voting paper in the mail by Wednesday 25 September 2019.

Once you have filled in your voting paper, put it in the pre-paid envelope provided and post it back. You can also put your envelope in the ballot box at any Western Bay of Plenty District Library.

• Katikati Library & Service Centre, The Centre – Pātuki Manawa, 21 Main Road, Katikati • Omokoroa Library & Service Centre, McDonnell Street, Omokoroa • Te Puke Library & Information Service Centre, 130 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke • Waihi Beach Library & Service Centre, Waihi Beach Road, Waihi Beach You need to post your voting paper by Tuesday 8 October 2019 to make sure it reaches us on time.

If you miss this date, you can still vote by putting your envelope into one of our ballot boxes before noon on Saturday 12 October 2019.

You will need to cast a special vote if: • you have not enrolled to vote by 16 August 2019 but you qualify as an elector • you do not receive your voting papers • your voting papers are damaged or spoiled.

Above: The Hapainga team pictured left to right: Walter Harawira Stevie-Lee Hiroki, Candy Blackwell, Monique Rio, Kate Warner and Lizzie Spence.

For further information regarding this election, please contact the electoral office: Dale Ofsoske, Electoral Officer, Western Bay of Plenty District Council. C/- PO Box 5135, Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141. Phone 0800 922 822, email info@electionservices.co.nz, www.electionservices.co.nz

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Dog Registration All dogs must be registered by three months of age. Dog registration expires on 30 June each year.

Council offers a discounted registration fee of $87 if your dog is registered by 31 July or $130 if registered after this date. Fees to register a dog classified as dangerous are $131 if registered by 31 July and $196.50 after this date. A $300 infringement fee may be issued to an owner or person caring for an unregistered dog. To avoid this, register your dog early.

If you register a puppy, the fee is calculated from the date the puppy turns three months old to take into account how much time is left in the registration year. If your dog was registered with us last year, registration forms will be automatically sent to you in June.

What you need to know about registering a dog: • all puppies must be registered by the time they are three months old • all newly purchased or acquired dogs (over three months olds) must be registered immediately • dog registration renewal needs to be done before 1 July each year • it’s an offence to keep an unregistered dog

Microchipping is different to registering your dog. You can also re-register you dog, or register a new dog online at https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/ Any dog over the age of three months and not registered or re-registered by 30 June of each year is an unregistered dog (even though the discount period continues to 31 July your dog’s registration expires on the 30 June of each year).

• you are committing an offence if your dog is found wearing a registration tag issued to another dog • a dog not wearing a current registration tag is considered to be unregistered until proven otherwise

If you lose your registration tag, you can get a new one from our customer service centre on Willow Street for $7.

• you will need to provide your date of birth when registering your dog, this helps distinguish you from someone else with the same name • every dog that’s registered for the first time must be implanted with a working microchip • if your dog dies or is exported out of New Zealand, you can apply in writing for a partial refund of the dog registration.

Registering your dog with council together with its microchip number allows us to quickly re-unite you with your dog should it inadvertently escape. In most cases, this is a free service if the dog is registered and has no recent animal shelter history.

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Total Mobility Scheme – Taxi Vouchers Total Mobility is a nationwide scheme designed to help eligible people with impairments to use appropriate transport.

In the Bay of Plenty, vouchers are provided which allow registered scheme members a 50% discount on taxi fares to a maximum of $25 on any trip.

Total Mobility is funded by district councils and the NZ Transport Agency and administered by regional councils.

JOINING TOTAL MOBILITY You will need an eligibility assessment to ensure you meet the national eligibility requirements set by the Transport Agency.

An eligible applicant must have an impairment that prevents them from undertaking any one or more of the following five components of a journey unaccompanied, on a bus, train or ferry in a safe and dignified manner: 1. Getting to the place from where the transport departs 2. Getting on the transport 3. Riding securely 4. Getting off the transport 5. Getting to the destination

The following list of disabilities is an aid to assist decision making on the level of mobility impairment which would qualify for eligibility: • Inability to walk to the nearest bus stop or board and alight from a bus for reasons such as pain, respiratory problems, sensory disabilities, neurological fatigue, reliance on complex walking aids, or requiring the constant assistance of another person for mobility.

• Total loss of or severe impairment of vision preventing the independent use of public passenger transport.

• People who meet the criteria for the Total Mobility scheme and have an impairment that has lasted, or is expected to last for six months or more are eligible.

For more information on Total Mobility Taxi Vouchers, phone AGE CONCERN TAURANGA on 07 578 2631.

• Intellectual, cognitive or psychiatric disabilities which may necessitate the constant assistance of another person for travel on public passenger transport.

• People with impairments who meet the criteria for the Total Mobility scheme and are able to use bus, train or ferry services some of the time, but not all the time, are eligible for the scheme (eg people with impairments such as epilepsy or arthritis).

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7 eggs. The first person bought one half of his eggs plus one half an egg (3½ + ½ = 4 eggs) This left him 3 eggs.

The second person bought one-half of his eggs plus one half an egg, (1½ + ½ = 2 eggs) leaving the man 1 egg.

The last person bought one-half of his eggs plus one-half an egg, (½ + ½ = 1 egg) leaving no eggs.

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Prime Profile: Tauranga

By Maryan Kennedy, Club Captain, Tauranga BoP Petanque

BoP Petanque

Welcome to Petanque. A great sport for everyone to enjoy!

All levels from first timers to very competitive are welcome to come and give us a try. Ages from 13 upwards.

If you don’t have your own boules, no worries, we have plenty of spare sets.

Only requirement is that you wear comfortable fully covered shoes.

Play is held at Club Mt Maunganui, Blake Park every Tuesday & Saturday from 1pm.

During daylight savings Tuesday play is from 4pm.

We run regular club coaching sessions as well as national training days and host national/ international competitions on behalf of Petanque NZ. Considering a corporate event, social party, inter-departmental/company challenge, interschool challenge, stag/hen do… get in touch … we can cater and offer fun for all!

Why not give us a try?

Contact: Maryan Kennedy, Club Captain, Tauranga BoP Petanque. Phone 022 070 8200, email maryan.revelex@gmail.com, www. taurangapetanque.com. Facebook: Tauranga Bay of Plenty Petanque Association.

FREE HOME PICKUP & DROPOFF 50+ & MATURE - NO HIDDEN COSTS! ALL DINNERS & BREAKFASTS

SOUTH ISLAND - SPRING BEST OF RAIL

14 DAYS $5499 personPer

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$4999 SAVE $1000

PER COUPLE

HOME PICKUP: Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Whitianga, Thames, New Plymouth, Palmerston North + others EX Napier, Whangarei (Home pickup, fly to Wellington Day 1)

COMPARE US! QUALITY HOTELS + INCLUSIONS + PRICE!!

EX: WELLINGTON, NELSON & BLENHEIM 12 Days - $4899 SPRING SPECIAL 12 DAYS - $4499 (Free Home Pickup & Return, depart Day 3)

Coach Captain + Tour Leader, 3 & 4 Star Hotel INCL: NORTHERN EXPLORER, TE PAPA / GALLIPOLI “SCALE OF WAR”, COASTAL PACIFIC, TRANZ ALPINE, OLVESTON HOUSE, QUEENSTOWN TSS EARNSLAW CRUISE & WALTER PEAK DINNER, MILFORD SOUND CRUISE, CATLINS, LARNACH CASTLE DINNER, TAIERI GORGE, MT COOK

Special Dates: 12 Oct, 26 Oct. All Dates: 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 23 Nov, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr. Day 1: Home pickup, Northern Explorer Train, travel in style & comfort to Wellington (2 nts). 2: Te Papa “Galipoli - The Scale of War” Exhibit.

3: Cruise Queen Charlotte Sounds to Picton then Coastal Pacific Train to Christchurch (2 nts). 4: CHC At Leisure. 5: Tranz Alpine Train, Arthurs Pass, Greymouth, Shanty Town - pan for gold, ride Steam Train. 6: Fox & Franz Josef Glacier. 7: via Haast Pass, Wanaka to Queenstown (2 nts). 8: Tour Arrowtown. Evening cruise Lake Wakatipu on TSS Earnslaw, Dinner & Show Walter Peak. 9: Scenic Cruise Milford Sound, Te Anau. 10: To Invercargill, Bluff, Optional: Stewart Island. 11: The Catlins, Dunedin (2 nts) Larnach Castle & Dinner (Exclusive to Gold Club Tours / Kiwi Excursios only!) 12: Taieri Gorge Railway, Olveston House. 13: Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo. 14: To Christchurch, join flight (incl), met & returned home.

NORTHLAND WINTER WARMUP 4 DAYS $999!!

3 Star Hotels, 2 Nts OPONONI, 1 Nt PAIHIA / BAY OF ISLANDS. HOME PICKUP: Auckland, Hamilton + others (call for details & options)

EX: Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Napier: add $199pp - Home Pickup & Drop off & Return Flights. (Subject to availability)

Dates: 28 July, 18 Aug, 1 Sep. Day 1: Home Pickup, Matakohe Kauri Museum, Tane Mahuta Giant Kauri & Footprints Waipoua Experience, Opononi (2 nt). 2: Rawene, Clendon House & Old Jail. 3: Kerikeri, Stone Store & Kemp House, Makana Chocolates, Te Waimate Mission House, Haruru Falls, Visit Russell, Paihia (1 nt) 4: Hundertwasser Toilets, Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, Afternoon Tea at Puhoi Pub, Returned Home.

NORTHLAND COASTS & CAPE 7 DAYS $2499 3 & 4 Star Hotels, 2 Nts OPONONI, 2 Nts TAIPA / DOUBTLESS BAY, 2 Nts PAIHIA / BAY OF ISLANDS. HOME PICKUP: Auckland, Hamilton + others (call for options)

EX: Tauranga, Rotorua + others - Home pickup & return travel to Auckland, option to fly $99pp each way (subject to availability) Extra Night Auckland $199 per room / night (room only, pre and / or post tour) EX: Wellington Christchurch, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Napier: add $199pp (inc home pickup & return flights subject to availability of flights and/or timings.)

All Dates: 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 17 Nov, 24 Dec CHRISTMAS*, 16 Feb, 15 Mar, 19 Apr. Day 1: Home Pickup, Matakohe Kauri Museum, Dalmatian Lamb on a Spit Dinner (+ non-lamb / vege options), Opononi (2 nt). 2: Tane Mahuta Giant Kauri & Footprints Waipoua Experience. 3: Rawene, Clendon House & Old Jail, Taipa (2 nt). 4: Tour 90 Mile Beach on the beach inc Te Paki Stream & Giant Sand Dunes, Cape Reigna. 5: Kerikeri, Stone Store & Kemp House, Makana Chocolates, Te Waimate Mission House, Haruru Falls, Paihia (2 nt) 6: Russell Visit, Evening Dinner Cruise. 7: Kawakawa, Hundertwasser Toilets, Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, Afternoon Tea Puhoi Pub, Returned Home. *Christmas Dinner served Midday with Lamb on a Spit.

Prices sharetwin. Travelling solo? Guaranteed matched twin - No Extra Cost. Single Supplement available. Optional tours at additional expense.

In association with Kiwi Excursions. For Free Brochure & Bookings Call Gold Club Tours 09 930 7682 info@goldclubtours.co.nz www.goldclubtours.co.nz 31

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