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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?

Then shimmy along and join us.

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!

Sat & Sun 7am–10am

Lunch

4pm Thursday – CLUB NIGHT Join us at 4pm for RSA Tauranga Club Night.

7 days 12pm–2pm

Dinner

1pm Friday – HOUSIE Come and join us on Friday for a game of “HOUSIE”.

7 days 6pm–9pm

4pm Friday – CLUB NIGHT Join us at 4pm for RSA Tauranga Club Night.

Early Week Special

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.

Monday–Wednesday

Lunch $21pp • Dinner $32.50pp

7pm Friday – DARTS Step up to the oche!

7.30pm Friday – KARAOKE NIGHT 1st and 3rd Friday Night of each month.

Come and join us for Karaoke Night at Tauranga RSA. It’s a great evening of fun & entertainment to be enjoyed by all.

Discover and experience a range of taste & buffet dining at its best!

Over 50 dishes to choose from!

4pm Saturday – CLUB NIGHT Join us at 4pm Saturday, for RSA Tauranga Club Night

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1pm Sunday – COASTAL CLUB The Coastal Club operates on a Sunday afternoon commencing around 1pm.

1pm Sunday – HOUSIE 3rd Sunday of the Month April-December.

Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Road, Greerton, Tauranga. Phone 578 9654, email admin@tgarsa.co.nz

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Issue 8 October 2019

From the Editors

October also is election month! Some of our readers requested that we include information on the mayoral candidates – so you can read the statements from your mayoral candidates for the City of Tauranga, and the Western Bay of Plenty.

We wish all the candidates standing for council all of the very best in the coming weeks! The elections take place on Saturday 12 October, so please make sure you are registered and know where to vote.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We encourage you to support this very important cause – and ‘Think Pink’ this month!

We have a wonderful editorial focusing on Lynne Sinclair, an incredibly talented artist whose art exhibition, ‘Valuable’ a will be held over Labour Weekend! Also, be in to win a stunning piece titled ‘Rose’ specially offered to Prime Tauranga readers!

There are many exciting events happening in Tauranga this month so enjoy the spring weather and be active!

The writer, Alan Coren, once wrote: “Remember to enjoy your life today, because yesterday has gone and tomorrow may never come.”

From us at Prime, we wish you the very best and safest October!

Romano and Lisa

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Alvis 1954: TC 21 sports saloon, drophead coupé

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The Alvis TC 21 was a British sporting car made by the Alvis Car and Engineering Company.

The car was available in four door Saloon and drophead versions. The bodies style was essentially the same as the TA 21, one of the differences was the fitting of chrome plated window surround on the doors. A saloon version tested by The Motor magazine in 1954 had a top speed of 161 km/h and could accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 15.4 seconds. 757 were made from 1953-1955 and Carjam reports that there are only seven of these vehicles in New Zealand.

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Bentley 1953: Sister to the Rolls Royce Silver Dawn The Bentley R Type is the second series of post-war Bentley automobiles, replacing the Mark VI. Other than the radiator grilles and the carburation there was little difference between the standard Bentley R Type and the Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. The R Type was the more popular marque, with some 2500 units manufactured during its run to the Silver Dawn’s 760. Carjam reports that only three of these Bentleys are currently in New Zealand.

With a top speed of nearly 165 km/h, the Bentley Saloon was the highperformance luxury sedan of its time. The Motor magazine also reported that the Bentley could accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 13.25 seconds.

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Staying Healthy To The End

By Professor Matthew Parsons

Use it or lose it is as true today as it always has been and is as relevant to keeping the brain going as it is to keeping the body in good shape, or even friendships and social networks.

However, what does it actually mean – do we need to go to the gym every morning?

What’s interesting is that it doesn’t occur if we remain fit and active.

Just because somebody is 80 years of age doesn’t suddenly mean their personality changes.

We now know these declines are not an agerelated change. They occur as a consequence of social change – children, time pressures, parking the car close to the shops so that we can get home quicker to make dinner.

They’re the same person they’ve always have been.

If they didn’t like attending a gym when they were 20, they probably don’t want to go to a gym now.

Our peak muscle mass occurs in our mid 20s and there’s a gradual decline from that point.

If we’re inactive, we lose muscle mass by around three per cent per day.

We don’t usually notice the reduced fitness until much later on, often in our early 50s and 60s, and then often fail to do much about it until it becomes a problem.

The reason for this is our bodies have been designed with plenty of spare capacity or reserves.

It’s not until those reserves have been eroded away that we notice things are amiss. If we don’t notice until our 80s, then it becomes a real issue.

After a very large study of older people, a British researcher, Anne Netton, concluded that the four areas that were most important, or the aspects of life that would cause most damage if they were removed were: • • • •

Adequate food and nutrition Personal safety Social participation and involvement Control over daily life (the most significant of all).

Older people tell us again and again that what is so important to them is remaining in control, being independent, being able to do what they want when they want.

The trick for all of us is to try to ensure that this occurs until the day we die and if we do, we can truly say that we lived well!

How do we achieve this? We know there are numerous threats to independence and these range from physical to psychological.

Psychological well-being in many ways is more complex.

We know that a positive outlook on life throughout life reaps dividends in later life, but this is not a personality attribute that miraculously occurs on reaching old age.

What we all can do however is create a safety buffer, maintaining social networks are so vitally important and remaining active in one’s community is an easy way to achieve this.

Once again, we need to remain physically active to achieve this, which returns us to that use it or lose it adage.

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2. A man is sitting in his cabin in Hamilton.

Three hours later he gets out of his cabin in Christchurch.

How is this possible?

3. A bus driver was heading down a street in Frankton. He went right past a stop sign without stopping, turned left where there was a “no left turn” sign, and went the wrong way on a one-way street.

Then he went on the right side of the road past a police car. Yet, he didn’t break any traffic laws.

Prime Walks This Edition: OROKAWA

BAY WALK

This popular walk starts at the northern end of Waihi Beach. Wind around the coastal headlands to reach Orokawa Bay and enjoy a picnic on the beach in the shade of giant pohutukawa trees. Allow 45 minutes each way.

If you’re on holiday at Waihi Beach, a walk around the coastal headland to Orokawa Bay is an amazing way to spend a few hours. At the very northern end of Waihi Beach (just past the surf lifesaving club) you’ll find the entrance to this track. Access isn’t always possible during high tide or if there’s a very strong swell, so pick the right time to go.

It’ll take you around 45 minutes to walk through the lush dense bush and descend down into Orokawa Bay. Enjoy the sounds of birdlife as you pass by towering pohutukawa trees, kauri, puriri and our native nikau palm trees.

4. A sundial has the fewest moving parts of any timepiece.

Which has the most?

You’ll have stunning views of the coastline and Pacific Ocean during this walk, including a bird’s eye view over Waihi Beach’s white sand before you disappear over the top of the headland.

This is an easy to moderate walk but it is hilly so wear sturdy walking or running shoes rather than jandals. There are no toilets, drinking water, food or facilities available along the way, so make sure you’re well prepared before you set out.

Unfortunately this beach is not considered safe for swimming due to the steep grade of the seafloor and the potential for rips, but good fishing can be found off the rocks at the northern end of the bay. Be aware of tidal movements and wave conditions which can change with little warning.

If you really want to stretch your legs, carry on walking north to Homunga Bay. It’ll take you another 90 minutes or so to reach this spot and you’ll need a good level of fitness.

5. When can you add two to eleven and get one as the correct answer?

Orokawa Bay and Homunga Bay are considered to be two of the most scenic beaches in our coastal region. Enjoy exploring them for yourself.

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Format: We are presenting a new style at the Expo. A large section of the artwork, when sold, will be marked Red Dot, and will remain on display till the final day for collection, plus we will continue with Cash and Carry for a price point selection of art. A “People’s Choice Award” is being introduced, and we will have multiple raffle prizes on offer.

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Tauranga Society of Artists are presenting a whole new experience at their October Art Exhibition, a new location and format. All Artwork will be original, in a wide variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolour and multimedia.

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Tauranga’s famous Aspen Tree (Cottonwood) was located on the corner of Willow and McLean streets from c.1865 until safety concerns and the tree’s declining health necessitated its removal in 2011.

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Vege Of The Month

PEAS

Peas are one of the first crops I plant in the spring.

I just love their juicy crunch and fresh flavour.

I get my seeds sown as soon as I see the first signs that spring is on its way. These can be different for you depending on your local climate. Where I live, when I see the mornings are lighter and the temperatures are just warming, I know it’s time to plant the peas.

Pea plants are easy to grow, but have a limited growing season. Also, peas don’t tend to stay fresh for too long after harvest, so enjoy them while you can!

There are two types you can grow. Snow peas (edible flat pods with peas in side), and snap peas (edible pods with full sized peas).

Companions

As with other legumes , peas will fix nitrogen in the so il, making it available for other pla nts. This makes them a great co mpanion in your garden. They are a great companion for a large variety of vegetables from carro ts to spinach and broccoli. The one vegetable family to keep them se parate from is onions and ga rlic.

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From now the soil is warming up and there’s generally a bit more sun in the day. In between the spring showers and deluges where soil is not too wet, continue getting planting areas ready by removing any lingering weeds and adding some compost, chopped up seaweed, pea straw or well-rotted manure to revitalize your garden.

Seeds to Sow Seeds to sow direct from now include climbing and dwarf beans, beetroot, carrots, coriander and rocket. Make sure you are checking and watering any seed trays you have sown under cover for your late spring planting too.

Tomatoes, capsicum and eggplant seeds may have all come up but they’re still small and fragile and need care.

Harvesting We are enjoying broad beans, cabbage, fennel, lettuce, leek, mizuna, mesculan and radishes from our garden. Those of you with avocado trees will be enjoying a harvest of these too.

Seedlings to plant I’m planting these seedlings direct in my garden this time of year: beetroot, kohlrabi, lettuce, leek, silver beet and spring onion. Now is also a good time to plant blueberries as a young plant.

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Method In a pot slowly fry the leek/spring onions for a couple of minutes with a lug of olive oil and a knob of butter. Then add the peas and cook for another few minutes. Then add the wine if you choose, and simmer for another few minutes.

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Serving Suggestions • Can be served on its own as a side or as an addition to other vegetable sides such as picked beetroot.

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Electoral – Mayoral Candidates – WPOB Steve Fawcett

Garry Webber

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My principal place of residence is in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council area.

My principal place of residence is in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council area. I am also standing for Maketu-Te Puke Ward, Te Puke Community Board.

As a thoroughly invested member in the nonprofit sector of the Te Puke district, both as an individual and as founding trustee of Vector Group Charitable Trust, I am available to offer creative, collaborative and inclusive input, as a potential Western Bay of Plenty Mayor.

My involvement with Taiohi (Youth) and Community in our region is positive, strategic, creative, collaborative and inclusive. I have a passion to see the Western Bay of Plenty region thrive.

My top five strengths are Connectedness, Empathy, Context, Positivity and Strategic. I would love to contribute to wider representation, positive and strategic outcomes for the WBOP region. I see this as an opportunity to strengthen leadership, invite wider inclusion of youth and ethnic diversity in decision making, capacity, community representation and advocacy, creative arts and value-add to our region.

I am a proud Western Bay Ratepayer living in Omokoroa and have served as a Councillor since 2010 and Mayor since 2016.

When I stood in 2016 I stated that Proven Professional Leadership was needed to address council rates and performance.

I am proud to say that our rates are now aligned with many others, our debt has reduced significantly and Council is performing really well.

That said, there remains much to do, so now is not the time for a Leadership Change. With your support, I will continue to focus on core services and to work vigorously with central government to get the Roading and Infrastructure upgrades our district desperately needs.

My effective leadership style will continue and my forty years proven business and local government experience will be used appropriately to ensure that every resident feels valued and heard. Garry Webber for Financially Prudent and Inclusive Leadership.

Margaret Murray-Benge My principal place of residence is not in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council area. I am also standing for Kaimai Ward.

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.

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9. Remits 11. Unrestrained revelry 16. Inuit boat 18. Reasonable 21. Attempting

31. Consumer Price Index

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32. Clan

23. Hearing-related

33. Homeric epic 35. French for “Room” 36. A stupid foolish person

24. Practical 26. Cake frosting 27. Straddles

37. Scallion

28. Neat

38. Performance

30. Stink

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Kia ora everyone, my name is Pare Taikato and I’m standing as an independent at large candidate for Tauranga City Council.

Tauranga is in my DNA. I was born here in 1973 and raised in Maungatapu where I still live.

I attended Tauranga Girls College and studied at Waikato University in Hamilton in the 1990’s.

I graduated with a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences in 1999 before embarking on my OE to Japan for the next 4 years where I taught English as a Second Language.

I have one teenage child and I have a diverse background in a number of fields including as a creative practitioner of weaving having taught classes at Toi Ohomai, The Incubator and the Tauranga Art Gallery. Previously I worked at Creative BOP as the Community Arts and Development Coordinator and I planned and coordinated the community engagement strands of the sub regional arts and culture strategy alongside project lead Dawn Hutchesson.

Pare with Donna Dinsdale, ToiOhomai fashion programme teacher, wearing her own designs at NZ Fashion Week 2019 in Auckland.

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My governance experience has included in more recent times being a Trustee for various Trusts holding interests in land and high value horticulture. Most recently I have joined the Acorn Foundation distributions committee and the Institute of Directors.

Pare with the Minsister for Local Goverment, Hon Minister Nanaia Mahuta at the turning of the sod for a new development in Welcome Bay.

I believe that I bring to Council, a disciplined governance practice informed by my experience as a Trustee and an additional perspective as a practitioner of high level community engagement, through a creative lens.

Key area’s including infrastructure, Housing and Community Development are large and complex however I believe that some of the key issues impacting our communities include the need to revitalise the CBD and Te Papa peninsula, a lack of affordable quality housing in the city and barriers to access for land development on the urban fringe, and the absence of a collaborative working relationship with other territorial local authorities and central government.

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Waipuna Hospice charity shops provide fundamental income to allow your local hospice to provide care and support for people who are facing a life-limiting illness.

Without crucial shop volunteers Waipuna Hospice would not be able to provide specialist palliative care at no cost to people in our community.

Not only will you be helping your community, volunteering is a great opportunity to connect with people you would not usually connect with, socialise and learn new skills. Volunteers at the Waipuna Hospice Mount Maunganui charity shop say, “volunteering is very rewarding as well as feeling you are supporting a worthwhile cause.

It’s a fun place to work and I have made great friends and met some wonderful customers. Seven years here and love coming each week.”

Waipuna Hospice Mount Maunganui charity shop manager David Charlton cannot speak highly enough of the volunteers, “we have great volunteers who all have their own special skills, which in turn creates a great business with truly dedicated people who are kindly giving back to their own community. Our shop volunteers not only work but also have lots of fun doing so in a fun environment and we socialise together. Our youngest volunteer is 18 and our oldest is 89 we are all like one big happy family.

Everyone is welcome to apply to volunteer in our charity shops.

If you’re interested in lending a helping hand and joining our fun and supportive team please apply online at waipunahospice.org.nz/ volunteer or email volunteers@ waipunahospice.org.nz or phone 07 552 6897. We look forward to meeting you!

We have six charity shops in Mt Maunganui, Fraser St, Greerton, Papamoa, Katikati, Te Puke and the depot. We are looking for shop volunteers to help at the counter, sort goods and stock shelves.

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Windows Scams From the Editor

Not so long ago I received a “cold call” from a caller who identified himself as a Windows technical support person and that they have discovered a “virus” on my computer. After assuring the caller that I did not own a computer, he hung up and that was the end of my interaction.

This is a standard type of scam and unsuspecting victims are conned into thinking they genuinely have a virus issue.

After all, you don’t want to lose your hard work, all those precious photographs – or be without your computer due to a virus, right?

The aim of the scammer is for you download a small file containing a programme that they can use to remotely access your computer.

Once done, this will allow them to steal your data and install ransomware. Your scammer will no doubt also perform some “tech support theater” to look as though they know what they’re doing.

Once the “virus” is discovered, of course, the scammers will demand money for their services of “removing” it. If you refuse, you will be held to “ransom” as the scammers have remotely changed your password or encrypted your files so that you are essentially “locked out” of your own computer. The scammers now have full control over all the data on your computer, including all your passwords. Netsafe reported that in 2018 Kiwis lost at least $33 million to phone scams.

In a recent study from Microsoft it is reported that New Zealanders are the most targeted in the world when it comes to tech support scams. More than three-quarters of Kiwis in the study reported having experienced at least one such scam, well above the global average of 62 percent.

But the biggest surprise may come in who those were that were falling victim to tech scams …

While many people believe the tech-naïve older generation are easily fooled when it comes to scammers, it was male millennials who were the most likely to experience financial losses from a scam.

This reminds me of the story of an elderly lady’s highly indignant reply when she was harassed by one of these scammers – “I can assure you there are no viruses on my windows, I washed them all just last week!”

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Anyway, unless you are an employee, Microsoft does not have your phone number.

Netsafe offers support and advice for people who have lost money in a scam, or think they are about to.

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Lynne Sinclair Taylor

This Labour Weekend Lynne Sinclair Taylor will be holding an art exhibition entitled “Valuable” in the conference room at The Raft Espresso and Eatery, Chapel St, Tauranga.

The doors open at 5.30pm Friday 25th October with the official opening at 6.15pm and finishing at 4pm Monday 28th.

Over the years she has experimented with a wide range of subjects including flowers, scenes, still life, abstracts, and portraits which has meant her exhibitions have had that element of surprise. Lynne is a realist at heart and her first exhibition was in Devonport, Auckland, selling most of her still life works in a week. Over the years she has branched into impressionism, expressionism, and abstracts and many of her recent paintings have a combination of realism and abstract. She moved to Tauranga four years ago from Hamilton.

The paintings portray different people, mainly women, in different ways with each painting being enhanced with gold, glitter or bronze to represent the value inherent in every individual.

Lynne has been known for her vibrant use of colour over the last 25 years and in her early art career entered competitions and won five first prizes in a short period of time.

“I have a love for fashion and design and this can be seen in some of my latest paintings. My hope is that the viewer will be impacted by the beauty and vibrance in my paintings which represents the rich value of people.”

WIN “Rose” valued at $43 see article fo r details!

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Rose is 30 x 30cm in size

Lynne is confident the exhibition will be a visual treat. The conference room will open to all visitors to the cafe for the duration of the exhibition. Mention to Lynne that you saw this article and you will qualify to go into the draw to win her painting entitled “Rose” valued at $430.

Visit www.lynnesinclairtaylor.com or @lynnesinclairtaylor_fineart on Instagram for updates and more information.

Lynne loves pursuing her passion for painting and gets much pleasure encouraging others to discover and enhance their artistic talent, having taught art to adults and children for many years.

Gather up your friends this Labour Weekend and enjoy the wonderful refreshments offered by The Raft, whilst enjoying her artwork at the same time.

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2019 Local Elections

Tauranga City is split into three wards. Our 11 elected members include: • One mayor • Two councillors for the Otumoetai/Pyes Pa ward • Four councillors at large (city-wide) • Two councillors for the Mount Maunganui/Papamoa ward • Two councillors for the Te Papa/Welcome Bay ward You can see the ward boundaries in the map below. For more information you can go to the website https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/

Electoral – Mayoral Candidates – Tauranga Christopher Stokes

Jos Nagels

My principal place of residence is in the Tauranga City Council area. I am also standing for Mount MaunganuiPapamoa Ward.

My principal place of residence is in the Tauranga City Council area.

Ocean City

Mount Maunganui to Papamoa is the jewel in the crown of Tauranga. Blessed mountain with beautiful sandy beaches and a spectacular inner harbour.

Issues that need addressing: • Port of Tauranga is good for the national interest but needs to reduce its detrimental environmental effects • Ballooning debt requires financial control • Air and water quality • Traffic congestion and parking. Park and ride and E mobility • No more loss of the green footprint (parks/reserves) • Underground cycle/pedestrian pathway Matapihi to Bayfair • Re-establish a police station at Mount/Papamoa My wife Suzanne is a teacher. We have three children and two grandchildren. I am currently in a governance role in the primary sector managing farming, fishing, forestry and investment. After many years of public service for central government agencies and military service, I have exercised the skill set necessary for governance of a growing ocean city.

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Independent

Jos4Mayor Benevolent & Visionary Governance Jos Nagels, Tauranga Resident since 1976, married to Pauline. A civil engineering career over 35 years encompassed roading, traffic, transportation, tunnelling/rail, stormwater, sewage, contract management and design/reports thus familiar with infrastructures. Since 2002 successfully established own business as a solar engineer.

As never before, a complete rethink is overdue rather than repeated uncoordinated scenarios of wasting millions on unsustainable overwhelmingly flawed polices.

Under knowledgeable leadership and most importantly for the greater public good, Tauranga can forge a unified, progressive long term integrated plan which simultaneously balances solutions to transportation, pollution, environmental, housing, CBD, climate change policy, etc.

Well planned passenger rail utilizing the existing rail corridor confers sustainability, efficiency, long term benefits to all and crucially can be done. Holistically, important issues including plastics, land, atmospheric degradation demand serious attention.

Visionary, Energetic, Motivated 71, commonsense, practical. Vote Jos for unified mayoral leadership.

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Kelvin Clout

My principal place of residence is in the Tauranga City Council area. I am also standing for the OtumoetaiPyes Pa Ward.

My principal place of residence is in the Tauranga City Council area. I am also standing for Councillor – At Large.

Your choice for your voice – Stop the waste

As your Mayor, I’ll hit the ground running, with proven independent and responsible governance experience, focusing on integrity, consultation and democracy. I support transparency in decision-making processes and meetings with community inclusion/consultation for all major planning processes.

Unnecessary and wasteful expenditure causing unacceptable debt must stop. Projects need to be prioritized, essential and affordable.

Bureaucratic barriers to economic development must be minimised with ratepayers benefiting from growth. Our city needs to be developed to meet the needs of our community with greater cooperation between our neighbouring authorities and government.

It is essential that transport corridors are prioritized and planned to cope with growth, inclusive of all commuting options, park and ride facilities, walking and cycling off road where possible. Tauranga has always been my home – I am passionate and committed to see change. Our best days are ahead.

Let’s Build a Better City. Together.

Thank you for the privilege of being your Deputy Mayor for six years. This has prepared me to now step up and lead this beautiful city of Tauranga, where Kathryn and I have been raising our family for thirty years.

Together we can make Tauranga Moana the envy of Aotearoa, for family, career, business, learning and lifestyle. I have clearly heard your voice and will lead with greater transparency, and accountability for councillors and staff. I will advocate strongly for our future success.

My three core priorities are empowering communities, increasing supply and affordability of housing, and freeing up traffic.

You will have a Mayor who is financially astute and a careful spender, but with such a love for community and helping you reach your goals.

For the love of Tauranga, cast a positive vote for family and future.

Vote Kelvin Clout for Mayor.

Andrew Hollis

This council needs fixing: vote for change

Tenby Powell

My principal place of residence is in the At Large area.

I am also standing for Mayor.

My principal place of residence is in the Tauranga City Council area.

I was born in Tauranga. I went to school here, I’m raising my four children here, I’ve seen this town grow and develop into a small city.

Tauranga Deserves Better Leadership

Imagine Tauranga with a Mayor who is an Effective Leader, and who can offer Financially Savvy Management and Strong Regional Cooperation.

A Proven and Experienced Leader. Drawing on my experience in the private sector, government entities and the military, we will find solutions for Tauranga’s most pressing issues. I will work with the Chief Executive to transform Council into a responsive and trusted organisation that makes pragmatic decisions and delivers on promises.

My vision for Tauranga is a regionally, nationally and globally connected city. A bold, smart city that embraces partnerships, respects and connects our people through the generations, nurtures our environment with a focus on sustainability, and celebrates our leadership position as New Zealand’s epicentre for culture, innovation, entrepreneurship and investment.

I was raised and educated here, and it would be an honour to serve you as the next Mayor of Tauranga.

John Robson For Tauranga My principal place of residence is in the Tauranga City Council area. I am also standing for Council At Large.

A Councillor recently commented that voters should consider candidates’ achievements outside Council.

I retired at 41. I didn’t inherit money, or marry it. Hard work, spending less than I earned, and prudent investing, are a proven recipe.A proposal to increase rates 120% over ten years to transform Tauranga ($55million museum anyone?) resulted in my return to Council in 2018’s by-election – the message being ratepayers rejected the transformation plan.

A leadership vacuum meant that, on election, I became de-facto leader of Team Ratepayer and the team delivered: imminent rate increases were halved, extravagant projects were cancelled or postponed, but much damage had been done (not all of which is yet public).

Council needs to pause, clean up its mess, focus on the basics, especially transport, and listen to ratepayers. If you elect me as Mayor, and elect a majority of like-minded Councillors, that is what your Council will do.

Les Wallen My principal place of residence is in the Tauranga City Council area. My name is Les Wallen 73 Pastor, Electrician, Pilot, Husband to Dell for 53 years.

Primary school at Tokoroa. High School New Plymouth Boy’s High. Electrical apprenticeship Tauranga Electric Power Board. Electrical Trade Certificate. Electrical Advanced Trade Certificate. Studies in PLC automation and Control.

Church Pastor – Brisbane 9 years, Gold Coast 4 years, Outback Aerial Ministry 1994 – Present.

Businessman 2004 – 2017. I have a lot of experience in putting broken things and people back together I care about this City. I care about people’s lives and what affects them, and I care about you.

Tauranga is broken. Our roads are underfunded, our water supply is under pressure and our recycling/waste treatment is at breaking point.

Spending is out of control and us ratepayers are expected to pay for this mismanagement. This overspending must stop. Consultation with community must start. The council must be held accountable.

I am a competent parent, scientist and businessman and I will help bring into focus things that matter, roads, rates, water and waste. My skills developed running large teams in many countries have taught me that to win it takes all of the team to achieve the goal. I need you to help me to fix Tauranga. Vote for change and I’ll work hard to get it done.

Greg Brownless

Proven Leadership & Community Commitment My principal place of residence is in the Tauranga City Council area.

My first term as Mayor has been much about addressing performance and leading real change.

We have employed a new CEO and cut the Management Team from eleven to six. Acknowledging mistakes is not a weakness, it’s a strength, and rather than hiding problems I tell it like it is. I’m frugal in person and that applies to rates increases too.

Traffic issues affect everyone and I’m fighting for proper Government roading funding. We need better managed transport before opening up new housing areas. Keep Tauranga racecourse as green space, not choked with housing. I champion ratepayer ownership of our water and completion of our new water scheme. Leading by example, I have a proven long-time commitment to Tauranga.

No unachievable populist promises to get re-elected. I’ve unfinished business and in my second term will continue to focus on managing Council costs and efficiency while leading the completion of infrastructure.

RangiMarie Kingi Independent

My principal place of residence is in the Tauranga City Council area.

Tena koe, Greetings to you, I am the great great grand daughter of 1st Maori King Tawhiao Potatau TeWheroWhero original founders of the Maori Treasury, Reserve Bank. Today, this treasury stolen from Bay of Plenty

by Wellington Parliament has been abused by the Rob Muldoon era National & Labour Party dirty lawyers & their low dollar decimal point accounting system.

This brings me to survey investigate Tauranga Council debt $500 million, Rotorua $300 Million, Auckland $12 Billion. I report this white collared criminal overspending is not being policed by British laws, which should guard treasury spending. Therefore, a collapse of white supremacy, arrogant media, courts, banks, is ahead. A Maori Government to lead our independence, is inevitable! Full returns of Maori Lands, Treasury, Resources and the end of Buckingham Court Trafficking our Children is Justice delivered! Devalue Rich Pakeha, Prosecute LGNZ ownership of Councils – now on Probation! Tihei Mauri Ora! 17

Companion Planting Companion planting is the grouping of plants together in a combination that is beneficial to themselves or other plants around them. Companion planting can help repel unwanted insects or attract beneficial insects, nourish the soil, help control diseases, generally improving growing conditions.

Discourage ants and aphids

Encourage celery and carrots

Plant penny royal and tansy throughout the garden. Ants farm aphids, by carrying them from plant to plant as they are very fond of the sweet substance which aphids secrete.

The pungent smell of penny royal and tansy will also deter ants from coming into the house. Plant large clumps near entrances. Coriander will help keep aphids away from your garden.

Celery likes to have dill planted nearby.

Carrots like chives, sage and coriander planted between their rows.

Encourage asparagus Asparagus grows particularly well if it is surrounded by parsley.

Handy herb Basil is one of the most valuable herbs in the garden. Ornamental basil, sweet basil and bush basil are all beneficial. Bees love it and therefore it brings fertility to the whole garden. It also deters aphids, fruit fly and the common house fly.

Discourage mosquitoes Pots of garlic, which can be easily moved around, will repel mosquitoes. Great for when you are entertaining outdoors.

Discourage insects Nasturtium helps repel wooly aphid and many other garden insects. Marigolds planted throughout the garden will help discourage whitefly.

Discourage slugs and snails Rosemary and rue repel slugs and snails so plant them by your more tender plants.

Encourage roses Garlic and chives planted near roses help repel aphids and other insects whilst enhancing the fragrance of the rose flowers.

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Strategy For An Ageing Population

Welcome to

In April the Minister for Seniors launched a draft strategy Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034. After a period of consultation it is planned that the final strategy will be released in the next few months. The following infographics are taken from this draft document.

What’s Changing?

To read the draft strategy, a summary and web version of Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034 you can access it from the website: http://www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz

SAVE THE DATE!

Craft Show 2019!

Located lakeside in the Bledisloe building at Mystery Creek, FYI Craft Show brings together paper craft stores and craft artisans from all over New Zealand!

Following a very successful first show in 2018, FYI boasts a weekend of craft shopping, gorgeous craft classes, handson mini tutorials, great food and family fun at a beautiful location. Our exhibitors host mini interactive tutorials at their stands, where you are taught by an experienced tutor how to make your own mini project, whilst learning about products and techniques.

FYI hosts 19 classes throughout the weekend, ranging in scrapbooking, card making, art journaling, mini album binding, wall art, as well as 3d and mixed media Projects. There is a class for everyone. If you love to get creative or are looking for a new hobby, FYI Craft Show is the place to be November 2nd and 3rd, 2019!

What you need to know:

2nd-3rd November 2019 BLEDISLOE BUILDING - MYSTERY CREEK, HAMILTON Saturday 10am - 5pm | Sunday 10am - 4pm Classes start from 8am on Saturday, and 10am on Sunday

Imagine If | Bunny Babies Boutique | CTMH - Close to my Heart Waikato | Craftables | Crop n Shop | DesigNZ for Memories | Faith Pocock Craft Studio | Flowersome Crafts feat. Created By Casper Art of Handmade | Kalsbeek Creative Crafts | Krafters Cart | Lady Garbo Journals | Paperzone | Pitcher Stamps | Romocco Wellness Rubber Stamps by Montarga | Scrap-a-bull | Scrap A Do | Stampin’ Up!® | Three Button Studio feat. Trina McClune Designs | Zyneri

• FYI Craft Show welcomes complete beginners through to the experienced crafters, we welcome all!

• Location: Mystery Creek Bledisloe Building – Gate 3 (Disabled Parking available) • November 2nd & 3rd 2019 • Opens 10am-5pm Saturday 2nd and 10am-4pm Sunday 3rd of November • Classes start at 8am and run until 7pm on Saturday and 10am-2.30pm Sunday • Tickets $10 each, children under 10 free.

Tickets available online and at the door.

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Card Free Travel Since August of this year, Bay of Plenty’s SuperGold Card bus users have enjoyed extended free travel on public transport in Tauranga, Rotorua and the Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Eligible card holders aged 65 and over, have free bus travel on the regional network from 9am weekdays, and all day weekends. This is a trial until 30 June 2020.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council reviewed the hours following requests from the community and the change was adopted as part of Regional Council’s Annual Plan 2019/20.

General Manager of Strategy and Science Namouta Poutasi says the changes will allow SuperGold Card bus users to travel for free throughout the day, except for in the early morning commuter peak.

“By extending the hours we believe there will be little or no impact on existing bus users,” Ms Poutasi says. The monthly average for SuperGold boardings this year across the region has been 35,800 or just under 1,200 per day.

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Retirement

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Life at Moose Lodge is enjoyed amongst antique furniture, paintings, artwork, photographs, silverware, crystals and chandeliers, many touched by Royalty, Celebrities, Heads of State and many more who have graced this magnificent estate for a century and 21 years.

On the 100-acre estate, you will feel like you have your very own well-designed 9-hole private estate golf course where no one rushes you or has to shout “fore!” before a rogue ball could come flying and render you senseless.

With our STAY packages, no green fees apply. You just get up, grab your favourite golf clubs, hit a few balls, go back up to the lodge for a leisurely meal, a sleep in your simple but elegant suite, or enjoy a glass of wine... then go hit another few balls. Our DAY packages offer a closely similar savouring of life but framed within a single day.

On the Estate, you will seem to also have your own staff at your beck and call for a glass of wine, a cheeseboard or whatever you may need without having them in your way.

RETIREMENT is ENJOYMENT... time to enjoy the better things in life, the simple, elegant ways, where wine was tasted not gulped down, where cocktail hours were elegant affairs, where golf was a pleasure not a challenge, where simple classic food was enjoyed not fast-tracked down the gut.

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Microwave

Prime Recipe Delicious as a cake filler, on muffins or in pastry cases!

INGREDIENTS • • • • •

1 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1 cup fresh lemon juice 3 lemons, zested 125g melted butter

TIP Don’t forget to stock up on frozen lemon juice ice cubes for those hot summer days ahead – a delicious flavour to add to so many drinks!

Lemon Honey

METHOD

1 Whisk together sugar and eggs in

a microwave-safe bowl until smooth and add lemon juice, zest and melted butter.

2 Cook in microwave for one minute

intervals, stirring after each minute until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon.

3 Pour into small sterile containers –

can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or frozen in suitable freezer containers for up to a year.

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Find your new home at Copper Crest, a retirement community with heart, quality homes and a range of activities and facilities on your doorstep.

Our brand new two and three bedroom villas at Copper Crest offer open plan living with a high stud, creating a truly spacious feel. There’s a choice of single or double garage with a heat pump, drapes and dishdrawer included and you’ll have your own raised vegie garden. Be a part of an

active community of like minded people who look out for each other and have fun together. You can take advantage of all the great facilities our community has on offer including indoor pool, spa and gym, library, residents’ bar and bowling green.

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Prime Events

NEWCOMERS COFFEE MORNING Every Tuesday, 9.30-11am Te Puke Library New to Te Puke or surrounding area and would like to meet others, come on in for a coffee or tea & cookies, and a chat. For more information call Ian 021 262 5032, or Leigh 021 152 4813.

TAURANGA FARMERS MARKET Saturday 28 September, 7.45am-12 Tauranga Primary School, 5th Avenue, Tauranga Tauranga’s only true Farmers Market held every Saturday come rain, hail or shine.

NEW TO THE BAY EXPO 2019 Saturday 28 September, 10am-3pm Tauranga Boys College, Cameron Road, Tauranga The New to the Bay expo will host a range of local organisations and activities that can support you to get connected and take advantage of all Western Bay of Plenty has to offer its residents. Come along with your friends and family to this free community expo.

MOUNT FARMERS MARKETS Sunday 29 September, 9am-1pm Te Papa O Ngā Manu Porotakataka, Mount Maunganui A diverse range of local artisans and purveyors present some of the finest fresh produce, breads, pastries, cheese, smoked fish, oils, chutneys, relishes, plants, seedlings, honey, fresh cut flowers and other delicious edibles from the region.

TAURANGA EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD 2-6 October, 9am-4pm Tauranga Primary School Hall, Cnr Fifth Ave and Cameron Road, Tauranga If you require any other information please don’t hesitate to email or call on 021 581 951.

COMMUNITY NIGHT MARKETS Friday 11 October, 5.30-8.30pm Bethlehem Hall, 239 SH 2, Tauranga

TAURANGA ARTS FESTIVAL 2019 24 October to 3 November Baycourt Community & Arts Centre

A very friendly market with a wide range of stallholders including local crafts, food, personal care items, clothing, toys, furniture, homewares and more.

New Zealand’s beautiful diversity is showcased at this year’s Tauranga Arts Festival in everything from theatre and community dance to speakers and music.

MINI NATIONALS 26-27 October, 9am-1pm 29-45 Cliff Road, Tauranga

IMPERFECT OFFERING – THE MUSIC OF LEONARD COHEN Friday 4 October, 7.30-10pm Baycourt Addison Theatre This year Imperfect Offering are touring the North Island with a life journey through Cohen’s music from his first album “Songs of Leonard Cohen” in 1967 to his last album “You Want it Darker” released just weeks before his death in 2016.

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS THE WURLI? Sunday 6 October, 4pm Baycourt Addison Theatre Baycourt is thrilled to welcome back acclaimed theatre organist Scott Harrison for the What in the World is the Wurli? guided tours and concert.

TAURANGA ORCHID SHOW 11-13 October, 10am-4pm Tauranga Racecourse, 1383 Cameron Road, Greerton, Tauranga This year includes repotting and kokedama demonstrations as well as the usual plant sales and raffles.

Adult $3, Under 12 free.

BAY OF PLENTY HOME SHOW 18-19 October, 10am-5pm and Sunday 20 October, 10am-4pm Trustpower Arena Baypark, 81 Truman Lane, Mount Maunganui

TAURANGA SOCIETY OF ARTISTS ART EXHIBITION 10-12 October, 9.30am-5pm and Sunday 13 October, 9.30am-4pm A large section of the artwork, when sold, will be marked with a red dot, and will remain on display till the final day for collection, plus we will continue with our popular Cash and Carry for a price point selection of art.

Alps 2 Ocean Cycling Hosted by Adventurers Join us on our guided and support Alps 2 Ocean trip March 15th to 21st 2020 Shuttle from/to Christchurch, Great accommodation including Glamping, Luggage Transfers, Guided riding, Support Vehicle, Wine Tasting, Hot Tubs and more.

U3A Wednesday 30 October, 9.45am-12 Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve, Alice Way, Papamoa Leanne Fairburn – an interesting speaker who will intrigue us on the trials and tribulations of a community constable.

The huge 20th anniversary show will be bigger and more inspirational than ever before! Door sales only $10 for adults, children 13 and under free.

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THE HOMES OF HOPE MARKET DAY Sunday 6 October, 10am-2pm The Village Hall, 17th Avenue Historic Village We are always working to raise money to top up our much-needed funds. Come and support us and help – “Building our Children Together – Manaakitia a taatou Kura Pounamu.”

The 25th NZ Mini Nationals will be hosted by the Tauranga Mini Owners’ Club over Labour Weekend. Free for spectators.

THE BEE GEES NIGHT FEVER TRIBUTE Thursday 14 November Baycourt Community Arts Centre PORTRAITS IN MOTION Thursday 24 October, 7.30pm Litt Park Theatre, Park Ln, Te Puke Friday 25 October, 7.30pm The Arts Junction, Katikati Sunday 25 October, 7pm University of Waikato, Durham Street, Tauranga Volker Gerling shares a gentle but profound reflection upon the transitory nature of the moment and the significance of interpersonal encounters. General Admission $35, Earlybird $30, Student $20, Group of 6+ $30pp.

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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.

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

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!

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Wednesday 30 October 2019 9.45 am check in for 10.00 am start. 12.00 noon finish.

Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre Gordon Spratt Reserve, Alice Way Papamoa Mini presentations on interest groups Main speaker: Leanne Fairburn

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1. Two sisters we are, one is dark and one is fair, In twin towers dwelling we’re quite the pair, One from land and one from sea, Tell us truly, who are we?

2. There was a green house. Inside the green house there was a white house. Inside the white house there was a red house. Inside the red house there were lots of babies. What is it?

3. It is flat as a leaf, round as a ring, Has two eyes, yet cannot see a thing. What is it ?

4. Which type of cheese is made backwards?

5. I have forests but no trees.

I have lakes but no water.

I have roads but no cars.

Come along and hear our guest speaker, Leanne Fairburn, who will intrigue us on the trials and tribulations of a community constable.

6. When I’m first said, I’m quite mysterious, But when I’m explained, I’m nothing serious.

What am I? 7. I have keys without key locks.

I have space without rooms.

You can enter but you cannot go outside.

What am I?

Plenty of Parking Morning Tea There are about 100 groups in the wider Tauranga region with a large variety of groups in categories including educational, leisure, creative, technological, exercise, social etc.

Refer to our website for full list of groups: u3atauranga.kiwi.nz

8. What is orange and sounds like a parrot?

9. What occurs once in every minute, twice in every moment, but never in a thousand years?

10. What is 3/7 chicken, 2/3 cat, and a half goat?

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3. Squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.

While not all squirrels bury their nuts, the ones that do only recover around 26% of their nuts.

4. Dolly Parton lost in a Dolly Parton look-alike contest.

Dolly Parton entered a Dolly Parton themed drag queen contest, did her hair and makeup more dramatically, and not only lost, but received the least applause.

1. Nutella was invented during WWII, when hazelnuts were mixed into chocolate to extend chocolate rations.

In an effort to extend his chocolate rations during World War Two, an Italian pastry maker mixed hazelnuts into chocolate.

The final Nutella product was created by his son who decided to perfect the recipe.

2. Tears contain a natural pain killer which reduces pain and improves your mood.

It’s actually an endorphin, which is why you can tend to feel better after a good cry! So next time you feel the need to break down, don’t be shy!

5. Kleenex tissues were originally used as filters in gas masks.

They were originally been developed as crepe paper and used for gas mask filters.

The actual Kleenex product we know of today evolved from that by accident.

6. Paraskavedekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th.

A few famous people are stricken with this absurd phobia, such as Franklin Roosevelt, and surprisingly enough, Stephen King.

8. In the 16th Century, Arab women could initiate a divorce if their husbands didn’t pour coffee for them.

Today, this would be unheard of. But back then, coffee was an integral part of Turkish society. So much so, that it was “grounds” for divorce.

No one knows why exactly this was acceptable, but the fact remains that it was!

9. A flock of crows is known as a murder.

10. Queen Elizabeth can’t sit on the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones.

Queen Elizabeth visited the set of Game of Thrones, but because of an obscure rule, she wasn’t allowed to sit on it – the ruling monarch can’t sit on a foreign throne, even if it’s fictional, apparently.

11. An apple, potato, and onion all taste the same if you eat them with your nose plugged.

Our sense of taste is 80% made up of our sense of smell.

If you were to blindfold yourself and plug your nose, you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between these three foods!

12. Vincent van Gogh only sold one painting in his lifetime.

Just a few months before his death, Van Gogh sold his painting “The Red Vineyard.”

It was sold in Brussels, Belgium for 400 francs.

13. The average person walks the equivalent of five times 7. A woman tried to commit suicide by around the world in their lifetime. jumping off the Empire State Building. She Assuming the average person lives until they’re 80, jumped from the 86th floor but was blown they will walk about 110,000 miles in their lifetime. back onto the 85th floor by a gust of wind.

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