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They might be empty just now, but the Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust hopes these pink gumboots will be filled with cash during Pinctober – Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The annual ‘Fill Your Boots’ fundraiser is now in its third year, with businesses registering for a gumboot and holding a fun event at work to fill their boots to support the local breast cancer support service. Events in previous years have included a ‘pink lipstick’ challenge, with male staff members also joining in the fun and wearing pearls and gel nails for a day, and residents from a local retirement home taking to the streets in their mobility scooters and walking frames to fill their boot. “It’s a fun way for people to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month,” says service manager Helen Alice. “A pink mufti day is very popular. House of Travel also did their pink baking last year on the day of the HOT Pink Walk and took it around town.” The Fill Your Boots fundraiser attracts about 20 business each year who collectively raise about $8000. Businesses keen to take part this year can register online at www.breastcancerbop.org.nz/page/ support-us/ and staff will drop off an empty pink gumboot and collect it again at the end of October. The other major fundraiser during Pinctober is the HOT Pink Walk in the Tauranga CBD on October 10, which attracts around 3000 people each year. With music and entertainment along the way, it’s a fun event for all the family. A $10 donation per adult is appreciated and a gold coin donation for children aged under 13. Register at: www.hotpinkwalk.co.nz
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The animal world in pictures Rogers recently ventured overseas to visit relatives in some far-flung continents. During these travels, we made some observations about the animal world.
“Your sister’s a wild bitch.” “Hey Stumptail, sniff this.” “Where’d you get those spots? Rolling in something nasty?”
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The first encounter was with the Canadian version of the possum, which is quite a bit bigger than our Australian invader, the brush tail possum. The Canadian version is often called a Grizzly. The one we stumbled across was rolling in a small lake for relief from the scorching northern hemisphere summer heatwave, that had not helped their mood. We followed the advice of the locals and made sure that we were running faster than the slowest member of the group.
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Next up was squirrel casting. Squirrels are quite funny little animals to watch but even funnier after a few drinks. For the watchers, that is. We are not recommending anyone use alcohol or drugs to administer to wild animals for entertainment purposes. That would be a waste of products. Squirrel casting involves tying a nut on a string and attempting to get the said squirrel to pick up the nut and run with it. Points are awarded for the most distance carried and if a squirrel makes it to the boundary, such as over the back fence, a home run is declared. After a few hours of imbibing and casting, most participants find that it becomes increasingly difficult to tie a string on a nut so the game is usually over. At which point, the squirrels line up on the back fence and enjoy watching the antics of the casters.
At least the nibbling fish were little ones, unlike the whales snapped by my travelling friend Alex Conine in Alaska. You wouldn’t want that chewing your feet.
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The next encounter was relayed from relatives who went dog sledding in Alaska. It’s important to differentiate between dog sledding and sledging. Although Dog Sledging could be an interesting pastime and the Aussies would be very good at it. We practised some Dog Sledging while on the aeroplane. Some of the best lines:
As a hunter-gatherer, I’m not accustomed to the wildlife nibbling my extremities. In the wild, any critters trying to take a bite are large, angry and untrustworthy. A day after the foot fetish fish therapy, the news broke that a woman in Thailand had picked up an infection from this type of massage and had her toes amputated.
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A Western Bay of Plenty family has lost almost everything after their home was engulfed in flames Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the private address on Arawa Road in Pongakawa around 4.45pm to find the single story dwelling alight. Scott Osmond, a Northern Fire Communications spokesperson says one household was involved in the fire. “About half an hour later the main body of the fire was knocked down.” “A fire investigator was requested to attend.” Su Mars, who lives on Arawa Road, is calling on people to donate items to replace what was lost in the house fire. “Donations are wanted. Our lovely young neighbour’s house has gone up in flames.” “They are all okay, but lost nearly everything due to fire and smoke damage.”
Su says the couple has two little ones – a baby girl about four-months-old and a two-year-old boy. “If you have any baby clothes, toys, kitchenware, furniture, etc. you could donate please take them to Think Water in Te Puke, who will pass them on.” Lisa Pomare, operations manager for Habitat Humanity Bay of Plenty, has also offered to help out the young family. “We just want to reach out and give them what they need,” says Lisa. “We’ll load up a truck of stuff to take over. We’re not just about putting people in houses; we also want to support people through this type of thing.” “We have clothes and toys and we just want to get them back on their feet.” A GiveaLittle page has been set up for the family with more than $2500 already donated. If you wish to donate you can do so at givealittle. co.nz/cause/house-fire-2 Caitlin Houghton
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Three people are facing drug and firearms related charges following a number of search warrants executed in the Bay of Plenty. Operation Notus II is the second phase of a long running investigation, led by the National Organised Crime Group, into organised crime and distribution of methamphetamine and cannabis in EBOP. Search warrants were executed Wednesday morning at properties in Kawerau, Whakatane, Te Teko and Whakatane. The three people have been arrested so far – two men and a woman - and are facing a range of charges, including possession for supply and supplying methamphetamine and cannabis, and firearms-related offending.
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Police have released the names of the two people who died in a crash with a logging truck on State Highway 2 last week. Thirty-five-year-old Christopher Roughton and 28-year-old Anna-Jo Liddell, both of Whakatane, died when their vehicle collided with a logging truck near Pukehina. "Police extend our sympathies to their family and friends," says a Police spokesperson. The crash was the third fatal crash in the Bay of Plenty last week.
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In Welcome Bay, the local community centre is very much at the centre of its community, located between the shopping centre and the children’s playground. On Wednesday mornings it’s the place to be in Welcome Bay. There’s a cuppa and a chat on offer, a donations table offering free food and clothing, budgeting advice and assistance from local social services such as Employ NZ and the Whaioranga Trust. There are also JP services, social table tennis, and Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller holds a drop-in clinic there once a month if you want a word in his ear. It is also increasingly hosting events, such as today’s Women’s Luncheon, and its second Community Expo on October 3. A community centre in Welcome Bay was first mooted about 12 years ago following concerns about youth crime, vandalism and graffiti. An office was set up in the local shopping centre before the Tauranga City Council purchased a nearby building and opened the community centre in February 2013. Along with a team of dedicated volunteers, centre manager Anna Larsen has been at the helm since May 2013 and has seen the community grow substantially in that time. She won’t go as far as to call it tightknit, but says it is “a significant suburb”.
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The Fix the Bloody Road group has set up an online petition calling for an urgent Tauranga/ WBOP housing moratorium until an upgrade of SH2 is completed. This petition comes after more than 500 people gathered at Wairoa Reserve last Sunday to protest the lack of safety on State Highway 2 between Katikati and Tauranga. “We have the petition, and then get the council to agree and we will stop new buildings in Tauranga – no new people and then at least we will stop the problem on the road getting worse,” says organiser Andrew Hollis. “I expect the petition to get up around the 2000 mark.”
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Tauranga City Council’s new rates-funded kerbside glass collection service will start on October 1. All residential properties in Tauranga will receive a blue crate by the end of this month, along with an information brochure taped securely to the bottom of each crate to explain how the fortnightly service works. Glass from Tauranga’s interim collection service will be separated into brown, clear and green glass at the kerbside and will then be transported to Auckland for recycling.
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“It’s quite diverse and what I’ve found about it is the people in this community tend to go away and come back. “It’s a nice place to live. I think we feel a little bit special because we’re on our own out here. “The ‘Welcome to Welcome Bay’ sign at either end makes you feel like you’re in your own discreet community.” The community centre is predominantly focussed on referring people to social services, but is also a champion of community-led development. “Primarily we pick up on other people’s initiatives and facilitate that process,” says Anna. “For instance, when people came to us and said they wanted a yoga class we tracked down a yoga teacher and she was able to do a very inexpensive class in exchange for us providing the facility for nothing.” Bringing people together is also the aim of the community centre – hence the upcoming Community Expo in association with Plunket and Employ NZ, and the Fireworks Fiesta in December. The inaugural community fireworks display in November was rained out last year, forcing a postponement to coincide with the annual family fun day in December. It turned out to be a blessing. “Postponing it from November turned it into a really special event in December. We’re anticipating a crowd of around 5000 again this year,” says Anna.
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to Welcome Bay Bay commuting to schools in town expected to begin next year. Anna’s latest project is the establishment of a “community bumping space” – also known as a cafe – at the Welcome Bay shopping centre. It will be set up as a social enterprise along the same lines as The Daily Cafe in Te Puke. “The idea is that we provide an opportunity to support youth through some sort of employment training, and support local businesses. In time we hope it could provide a separate income stream for the community centre.” And while a business case is currently underway for the cafe, Anna is on the hunt for sponsors for the Fireworks Fiesta on December 7. She can be contacted at: 07 544 9774, email: communitycentre@welcomebay.org.nz The Community Expo is on Wednesday, October 3 from 11am-3pm at the Welcome Bay Hall. Kerry Mitchell
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The first Community Expo was held in April this year, attracting a crowd of around 300 people. It was a chance for people to engage with local support services, but with plenty of events for the kids, it also turned into a family fun day, with a skate competition and scootering for the little ones, basketball, free sausage sizzle, live entertainment, and prize draws. “The feedback we had that day was extraordinary,” says Anna. “One woman told me she couldn’t believe the generosity and kindness of the people who were here. Many people had no idea they could get this support in their own community and that the services were far more accessible than they imagined.” Anna is also a Welcome Bay resident and often advocates for the community when it comes to the issues locals are passionate about, including traffic and school buses. “Ever since they took away the free school buses I have perceived the traffic has got worse and so have other people. In my role here I could see the impact it was having on low-income families as well. “I’ve been campaigning to both councils for three years to see free school buses returned.” The campaigning has been successful, with a trial of free school buses for students living in Welcome
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Watching swimming in synchro
Tauranga dominates the sport of synchronised swimming with 11 local athletes trialling for national teams. Come along to see the Tauranga Synchro girls in action during a ‘dress rehearsal’ of their routines before they head off to Auckland for the 2018 NZ National Synchronised Swimming Championships. Some of the themes of the routines include an offbeat ‘Willy Wonka’ routine, robot routine with mechanical dance moves, a catchy Jackson Five-inspired routine, a swashbuckling pirate routine, and a 'superhero' routine where the eight athletes demonstrate their
'superpowers' with fearless lifts and shows of strength, all choreographed to a mix of wellknown movie themes. “It's a fantastic chance to see all our wonderful girls in action,” says Tauranga Synchro head coach Lara Teixeira Cianciarulo. The Pre-National Tauranga Synchro Swimming display will be held at 11am on Saturday, September 22 at Baywave on the corner Girven Road and Gloucester Road. For more information email info@taurangasynchro@gmail.com or find them on Facebook a Tauranga Synchro NZ.
Addictive gaming It’ll be of concern for many parents – the addictive nature of online gaming and its impact. And that subject will be addressed by a psychotherapist and New Zealand’s leading expert on gaming addiction, James Driver, at a free event called ‘Gaming - What's The Fuss? at Tauranga Boys' College at 7pm on September 26. It’s a chance for parents to hear some reasoned discussion on an emotional topic, says Bay of Plenty District Health Board registered social worker Caleb Putt, who is part of the organising committee. “There is an issue and we need to increase people’s awareness and knowledge so they can make some informed decisions.” Caleb advises parents to take a balanced approach. “Just because gaming is causing problems doesn’t necessarily mean the person concerned is a problem gamer. Tiredness and mood changes can be a problem but it does not define a child as a problem gamer.” There’s an important distinction. A problem gamer is someone who is having issues with sleep, school, faceto-face interaction with friends, missing out on other activities, and home life.
Caleb says gaming can actually be a positive activity and a way for a young person to connect with others, achieve goals and feel good at something. “However, if they are primarily getting these important needs met from gaming and nowhere else, such as a sense of achievement, a sense of belonging to a community (social contact) and a sense of identity, then this can lead to a problem.” The BOPDHB's youth alcohol and drugs service, Sorted, is receiving more referrals about gaming but the reason is not necessarily that the problem is getting worse, but that the issue might be becoming more widely known, says Caleb. There’s a lot of focus on the multi-player, last-manstanding fight game, Fortnite, which has become a global phenomenon. Caleb says there is a psychology behind games like Fortnite. “Games try to engage you on a couple of levels, to hook you into spending more and more time on them, and into spending money. For most this won’t be an issue, but for a few there can be real problems, with real consequences. “We hope this event will help our community to understand the difference between the two.” For more information call Sorted on: 07 557 5052 or email: sorted@bopdhb.govt.nz
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New secondary school sought Jo Linthwaite’s children might not be ready for secondary school just yet, but the Whakamarama woman is not wasting any time in making sure there will be one on her doorstep when the time comes.
Making an impact on the planet and your diet Being vegan can help save 200 animals a year, 1.3 million gallons of water and 1.5 tons of carbon emissions, according to Vegan Action. Veganism is growing in New Zealand and this weekend Tauranga will celebrate everything vegan with the Vegan Vibes festival at Soper Reserve, Mount Maunganui from 10am-4pm on Saturday, September 22. The Bay of Plenty’s first dedicated vegan festival will showcase a curated selection of vegan food, food products, body and leisure products, fashion, footwear and much more from around the country. There will also be guest speakers, workshops, giveaways, music and entertainment. Early bird admission is $12.25 or $15 door sales. Children under 13 attend free.
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Jo Linthwaite with her children, from left, Ayla, 8, Jorja, 6, Ethan, 4, and Courtney, 2. The mum of four has set up a petition calling for the Minister of Education to set up a new secondary school northwest of the Wairoa River. Tauranga is a rapidly expanding city and young people living on the outskirts travel long distances to attend over-crowded high schools, contributing to traffic congestion throughout the city and leaving students with little time for homework, family engagement and extracurricular activities, says the petition. The petition has won support from Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller and the Western Bay of Plenty District Council, which is currently looking at options for the future locations of schools in the region. Jo says the area between Te Puna and south of Katikati has a large number of families with children that would feed into a new school. A local secondary school would also have the benefit of reducing traffic volumes on State Highway 2. While she has only been living in the area since April
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Adam Rayner says he’s delighted at the way the calling champs have grabbed the attention of both hunters and onlookers alike at the show. “Last year was the biggest response so far with hundreds intently watching and listening to competitors,” he says. “For contestants, who are very serious about their duck and goose calling, this is the high point of their year with a win carrying lots of prestige.” Duck calling competitors are asked to enter on the day by registering from 9am on Saturday, September 29.
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Crew spent Thursday working on the last bits of construction needed to get the lights in proper working order.
After months of traffic delays due to works in Greerton, the traffic lights near the Chadwick Road roundabout are now live. The lights were due to be switched on at 6am today, September 21. Speaking to Sun Media on Thursday, the project site manager says they spent Thursday working on the last of the asphalt, as well as putting in the rest of the white lines and some pedestrian crossing markings. “They will be commissioning the lights and testing them,” says Rosalie Liddle Crawford who spoke with the site manager. “They hope to have everything cleared away in time for the Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday morning.” The Cameron Road and Chadwick Road roundabout is ranked as the second worst local road in the city in terms of serious, minor and non-injury crashes. Overall, in the past five years there have been 70 crashes in the area; two of these were serious crashes which involved a pedestrian and a cyclist, says a statement on the Tauranga City Council website. The crash trend is increasing with 23 crashes in 2016 (prior to this the average number of crashes
was about eight per year). “To improve the safety for people in Greerton, we propose to reduce the number of ‘conflict’ areas by taking away some traffic movements (such as U-turns and the right turn from Cornwall Street), providing signalised pedestrian crossings, and cycle facilities,” says the council. “Full access will be maintained to properties, but some right turn movements will now need to be made at the roundabouts.” The council hopes to improve general road safety at the Cameron Rd/Chadwick Rd intersection as well as improve safety for people moving through the area by foot, bike or mobility scooter. The works are also hoped to protect existing trees, provide additional greenspace and trees, provide new cycle facilities, and help retain a ‘village feel’. In 2015 council prepared a concept plan to replace the roundabout on the intersection of Cameron and Chadwick Roads with traffic lights. After meeting with the community in November 2015 and hearing all of the concerns council recognised the concept would not achieve all of the desired outcomes as Greerton’s ‘village feel’ would be undermined. Read the rest of the story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz Example of Arena Living apartment interior
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Organisation guru cutting a deal with Santa Sarah Lewis with her daughter Willow.
Born a ‘Taffy’, raised a ‘Jafa’, a temporary ‘cockney’ and now a converted ‘Papamoan’, she is firmly and permanently embedded in Tauranga’s seaside suburb. “Love the feeling,” says Sarah Lewis, the newly anointed events manager for Papamoa Unlimited – a promotional committee of Papamoa business owners and retailers. Sarah will run all the fun stuff for the promotion group. “Lots of young families getting ahead. It’s nappy valley out here. Even trying to find a carpark for your baby buggy is a challenge. That’s cool.” She’s likeable, busy and funny and talks up Papamoa with all the zeal of a religious convert. And to the faithful, like Sarah Lewis, Papamoa has quite a different culture to the Mount and its ‘Mounties’. They’re younger and life is more hectic. Not a dig. Just an observation. Sarah is a picking up a portfolio of established and successful events –the Polar Plunge or mid-winter dip, the Hunt for Gold, a family adventure race and Pedal Papamoa, a cycle tour showcasing a stormwater trail through the suburb. But she will stamp her mark on the traditional Christmas Santa Parade – it will become something else. “There are quite a lot of Santa parades in the region,” says Sarah. There’s an appetite for something different in Papamoa. “A celebration of our geography, featuring local talent and putting the focus back on The Plaza, the heart of the community. Not too much detail – but here’s a hint. “I remember going to Christmas in the Park as a kid“ – the magical musical spectacular in Auckland’s Domain that pulls up to a quarter of a million people, mostly families, each year. “It would be lovely to have something like that without the hassle of travelling to Auckland.” The big thing for Sarah is the Christmas event and giving it profile. “Bethlehem has its ‘Night Before Christmas’ and it’s incredible. We don’t intend replicating it, but something like it on a smaller scale. “That’s something we are looking at.” And she’s just the person to make it happen.
National resource experts coming to Tauranga National experts on topics ranging from farm planning and water science, to Maturanga Maori and kiwifruit conversions, will be sharing their knowledge in Tauranga next month. The New Zealand Association of Resource Management conference is being held from October 16-18 and will be open to the public. "We’ve got a great line-up of keynote speakers, including secretary for the environment Vicky Robertson, the director of our land and water national science challenge Ken Taylor, and company director, order of merit member and
inspirational business-woman Mavis Mullins,” says NZARM president Kerry Hudson. "They’ll be setting the scene for two days of presentations, workshops and field trips that look at various aspects of natural resource management, from legal requirements and the value of partnerships, to on-ground action and the latest scientific knowledge. “The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Getting it done’ which focuses on practical ways we can navigate complexities and make real gains in improving soil and water quality, and protecting wildlife habitats," says Kerry. The conference programme and registration details are available at: www.nzarm.org.nz
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“A people and organisation guru,” says Papamoa Plaza manager David Hill. “We are fortunate to have her.” And there’s proof of performance. Among other things, commercial general manager at New Zealand Rugby League; Tauranga City Council where she handled the major events fund and delivered the hugely successful Paradox
Street Arts Festival; Queenstown’s Winter Festival; organising a pop-up baseball stadium for New Zealand’s new Tuatara Australian league franchise; and she’s dabbled with the Warriors rugby league team, the Breakers when they come to town, and 2.13 metres of Steve Adams. Read the rest of the story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz
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Jen Murray is warming the bellies of tea lovers and the hearts of local charitable organisations. Photo: Nikki South.
Warming commun-itea initiative Who likes a good cup of tea? Or herbal tea in this case. Combine that with a love for supporting charitable organisations or not-for-profit groups and you have Communi-Tea Fundraising. Local business woman Jen Murray has just launched the initiative and has partnered with some high-profile associations to help with their fundraising efforts. “The idea is to make a fundraising strategy as easy as possible for the groups to be involved with,” says Jen. “This frees them up to focus on the great work they do based on what their actual purpose is.” Using an exclusive herbal tea product from England, Jen organises the sales of Dr Stuart’s Extraordinarily Good Teas through her website. When a purchase is made the buyer nominates which group they wish to support, then $1 from each box goes to that group. To keep things simple Jen takes care of everything from the purchase to courier delivery. “I see organisations who have to rely on massive amounts of volunteer labour to help with fundraising
efforts and I wanted to change that,” says Jen. “With the growth of social media and personal networking we can really utilise these tools to do good.” Jen is proud to announce local partnerships with both Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga, Multicultural Tauranga and Age Concern Tauranga. Service manager for Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust Helen Alice says she loves the idea of partnering with a business that wants to support the community in this way and that the teas look to be good quality and with a great range of tea types. All money raised from the partnership with Communi-Tea Fundraising will go back to providing support services for those in the Western Bay of Plenty who are going through breast cancer. These include services such as dinner deliveries and oncology massage. Fundraising efforts for Age Concern Tauranga will contribute towards the organisation’s assisted shopping service that supports the older person to do their regular shopping themselves and maintain their independence. To learn more or to support your local organisation go to: www.communiteafundraising.co.nz or www.facebook.com/communiteafundraising
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A poster pooch for change? It was real death row melodrama. The clock was ticking, all appellate options had been exhausted, and the condemned had an appointment with the needle, the lethal injection. Outside the execution chamber there was bedlam on Facebook. “The dog is at the pound. Clock ticking” said one commenter in a long thread of reaction to the death row dog. “Please don’t put it down, please!” pleaded another. But the planets weren’t aligned for the dog that became known as Moana. “Yes, she will be killed today. Can anyone take her to save her life?” In a word, no. That’s not how the system works and the sentence would stand. “I have rung the council,” said another post. “Sadly she will be put down.” ‘She’ is Moana, the brindle cross-breed photographed. Moana was picked up, apparently after being attacked by a pitbull at Bayfair. Under the Dog Control Act 1996, the Tauranga City Council can pick up roaming dogs and take them to its animal shelter. “The owner has seven days to come forward and claim the dog,” explains Brent Lincoln, the TCC’s animal service boss. “After which the act states we can sell, destroy or dispose of the dog as we see fit.”
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That made Bev Edwards see red. The local solicitor and champion of dogs rang the pound on day seven to tell them she wanted to adopt the dog. She says they said no, they had assessed the dog, they had rated it, and it was unsuitable for rehoming. The pound assesses dogs to see if they show any aggressive or antisocial tendencies. Moana seemed to have failed the test. “No kidding,” says Bev. “A dog scores badly when assessed in a pound. It’s not a very nice place for a dog to be.” Bev has had experience in these matters. “We went to court over a Rottweiler. We had it removed from the pound and re-assessed by two completely independent trainers. They came back and testified the dog wasn’t vicious. The dog’s now happily free for the rest of its life.” Bev’s point is the assessment of a dog in the pound should not be the test for whether it is put up for adoption or euthanised. “I also asked for the name of the owners because I wanted their permission to have Moana independently assessed outside the pound to highlight the inconsistency between the pound assessment and the real world. They wouldn’t; they cited privacy.” Bev says the pound has unfettered authority over the dog because there is no-one to appeal to; there’s no appeal process.
Moana-turnedFreedom – she cheated the executioner and could become a poster pooch. Brent says it’s always council’s preference to rehome an animal, however it needs to be confident that it is suitable for adoption, hence the assessment for aggression or antisocial tendencies. “And we don’t rehome any unclaimed dogs that have been classified as dangerous or menacing.” Breeds such as Brazilian Fila, Dogo Argentino, Japanese Toase, Pero de Presa Canerio and the American pit bull terrier. “We are obliged to consider the overall safety of the community when assessing dogs for adoption,” says Brent. “Under the Act, this authority is delegated to our animal services officers, and making that decision is the hardest part of their job.”
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Traffic flowed freely and tearfully on Facebook. “Makes me so sad to look at her,” said one post. “She breaks my heart,” said another, “but I get it as well, can’t have them roaming the streets potentially being aggressive.” And “usually it’s fear that makes them aggressive and I bet if she wasn’t in that environment she would be a lot better. Poor baby will be so scared.” Then at the 11th hour, there was a gubernatorial stay of execution. Moana got a reprieve. That maybe what happens sometimes on death row. But in Moana’s case her owners turned up. The effect was the same. She’s now at home, free and frolicking, happy and alive. She has apparently now been renamed Freedom. Small comfort for solicitor Bev Edwards. “I warn you. This dog will become the poster dog for me challenging the Tauranga City Council’s current procedures for assessing dogs at the pound.
Champions to help in a crisis situation sought Champions to help in a crisis are being sought in Western Bay communities by Bay of Plenty Civil Defence’s newly-appointed emergency management and community resilience advisor, Theo Ursum. Theo will be canvassing
communities in the Western Bay, including Pukehina, Maketu and Waihi Beach, to find ‘community champions’’ – people keen to take the lead in helping develop community response plans for use in the immediate aftermath of a natural disaster or emergency.
"Response teams led and made up of local people are the best strategy in the immediate aftermath of an emergency or disaster because of their local knowledge and social networks,’’ says Theo. For more information, visit: www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz
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How to make your own beeswax wraps Cut a square of fabric and then two pieces of baking paper, making sure both sheets are larger than your fabric. Place one piece of baking paper down on your workspace and place the bright side of your fabric face down on top of the baking paper. Sprinkle a large amount of grated beeswax over your fabric and place the second piece of baking paper on top of the wax and fabric. Iron the wrap gently, until the wax melts evenly under the baking paper While the wrap is still warm, carefully peel the baking paper off each side. When the wrap has cooled, trim the edges.
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Kids abuzz over wraps Students from Paengaroa School marked Bee Aware Month by making sustainable beeswax wraps using beeswax from locally-owned hives.
for wrapping school lunches in. What better way for Comvita to help play our part in reducing single use plastics, than by teaching young people how to make a sustainable alternative, using wax from our own hives. “It’s also an opportunity to teach the kids about the amazing role bees play in our ecosystem and how they help preserve the natural environment around us, which is what Bee Aware Month is all about,” says Emma. Throughout September, Comvita is also holding beeswax wrap-making classes at Kerikeri High School in Northland, Waverly Primary in Whanganui, Meeanee School in the Hawke’s Bay and Dalefield School in the Wairarapa. Organised by Apiculture New Zealand, Bee Aware Month aims to get New Zealanders thinking about honey bees and their contribution to biodiversity and the economy. This year’s Bee Aware Month theme is Bee Health.
On September 12, representatives from local bee products company Comvita held two practical beeswax wraps making sessions with 80 Year 5-6 students. To make the wraps, the kids brought cotton fabric from home, with Comvita providing beeswax and the other materials required, such as baking paper, irons and graters. Comvita communications advisor Emma Schuler says Comvita is providing practical beeswax wrap- making classes to more than 400 Kiwi kids across the North Island as part of Bee Aware Month this September. “Beeswax wraps are a great alternative to cling wrap
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It started with just three chaps over a drink in a pub and has grown to become one of the biggest and longest-running clubs in New Zealand. The Tauranga Returned and Services’ Association, or RSA, has been celebrating its 100th anniversary this week with events such as a remembrance ceremony and high tea for the women's section, served by the executive committee. Tauranga RSA general manager Graham Howard, who served 20 years in the army and has been manager since 2002, says he feels honoured to have been a part of the club for so long. “100 years is a huge achievement and there aren’t too many organisations
out there that have lasted as long as we have.” On Thursday night there was a cocktail party for the release of Tauranga RSA’s book about the history of the club and how they have continued to support and assist ex-service personnel, as well as an announcement of a tertiary scholarship. “The scholarship will assist someone wanting to take part in the Toi Ohomai pre-services course to get into the army, navy or air force,” says Graham. Saturday will see an open day for the public from 11am- 1pm, followed by a function for all the members on the night. The Tauranga RSA membership has continued to increase, and at the end of the 2017 financial year more than 3000 people were part of the club.
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Voluntary social support A Western Bay of Plenty social sector is seeking expressions of interest for two vacant trustee positions on its voluntary board. Social Sector Innovation WBOP Charitable Trust, trading as SociaLink, focuses on building a collective social sector voice and providing support to social services in the Western Bay of Plenty. It provides training and one-on-one support to organisations, helps them work together on social issues and undertakes advocacy and research. Applicants will need to have an understanding of the social sector, willingness to uphold the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and an ability to think strategically. Current operational involvement in the social sector, experience in governance, marketing and communications, or a strategic business/financial understanding would be helpful. For more information email: sharon@socialink.org.nz by October 4.
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Clivia show coming to town After 12 years, Judy Coenen’s interest in clivias has grown into somewhat of an obsession – she now has thousands of plants. “It starts as a hobby, then it’s a passion and before you know it, it’s an obsession,” she says. “Then you find yourself importing seed from Japan and South Africa; seed that’s really expensive so you promise yourself not to do it again, but then the next catalogue arrives and every seed is a gamble because there’s no guarantee of what you’re going to get.” Judy, who lives at Apata, and well-known Te Puna plant breeder Ian Duncalf regularly swap pollen for their breeding programmes. Ian has named a clivia after golfing star Lydia Ko and is considering naming one for Dame Valerie Adams. “I only name a plant when I’m reasonably pleased with it,” Ian says, “and it may take a couple of seasons for me to decide if it’s got the right attributes.” He reckons naming a clivia for his wife was a particularly dangerous thing to do. “Fortunately, the flower of Clivia Barbara is as beautiful as the woman.” The clivia show is coming to Tauranga on September 22 from 1-4pm at Te Puna Quarry Park. Entry is free and there will be plants for sale as well as a chance to talk to local growers and breeders.
Sandra Simpson, Judy Coenen and Ian Duncalf with one of their joint clivia crosses.
Getting out there and connecting with the community Since becoming a Member of Parliament almost four years ago, I have worked hard to establish an effective link between my local community and central government in Wellington. This is the role of all MPs – to connect with the community, investigate concerns, and take any wider issues to Parliament.
I do this by meeting with people in my office, and also by hosting coffee mornings in a couple of locations around Tauranga every month. This is a great opportunity for the public to come and join in an
open conversation. We discuss anything, from current affairs to NZ First’s position on legislation before Parliament, through to local issues. It is always positive and productive to engage with the public face-to-face on any topical issues featuring in the media. New Zealand First caucus members also come to the area regularly. A recent visit by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones was hugely successful. And at 2pm on September 30, Winston Peters will be making his Leader’s Address at the party’s annual convention at Tauranga Racecourse. It will be a time to reflect on how far NZ First has come in 25 years and to consider how the future is shaping up. The public are welcome to attend. I encourage you to join me at one of my local coffee mornings for a cuppa and a lively discussion. They are held the first two Mondays of every month. The next ones will be at St Peters at the Mount at 10am on October 1 and at St Enoch’s Hall at 10am on October 8. And of course, I would love to see you at the Leader’s Address on September 30.
New Zealanders living with HIV A 2018 survey by the New Zealand AIDS Foundation found that one in four sexually active men who have sex with men in New Zealand have never had an HIV test. "This is extremely concerning, as the bulk of new transmissions come from people who either don’t know they are living with the virus, or aren’t on treatment," says NZAF’s executive director Dr Jason Myers. There are around 3500 people living with HIV in New Zealand, but estimates show that more than 500 don’t know it.
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Partnership to improve literacy A new campaign designed to encourage Kiwi kids to read the books some of their favourite movies are based on has been launched by the New Zealand Book Council in partnership with UK publisher Bloomsbury.
The campaign comes off the back of new research which shows Kiwi kids, particularly boys, need to be encouraged to pick up a book and read. A ‘book trailer’ has been created to inspire young Kiwis to read JK Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and will play before film trailers for the upcoming release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, reminding young movie-goers that many of our favourite blockbuster movies started out as words on a page. New Zealand Book Council CEO Jo Cribb says boys want reading to be linked with the activities they enjoy most, such as going to the movies. “What if we made it really attractive to know about what happens in the movie before you even get there?” asks Jo. “You can do that if you read the book first.” Jo pitched the book trailer idea to JK Rowling's UK publisher, Bloomsbury, and they were eager to get involved. New Zealand’s 2016 Social Report found that just
44 per cent of Kiwi men aged 16-24 have achieved at or above level three literacy – the level needed to function in day-to-day society. And new research by the book council shows a further drop in Kiwi men reading books since 2017. To help address this issue, NZBC joined forces with the National Library and Duffy Books in Homes to consult directly with boys aged 10-15. Linda Vagana, general manager of Duffy Books in Homes, says the project is especially exciting because of the way it elevates the power of storytelling. Linda says: “It creates an opportunity to offer up a great book through a non-traditional platform and watch our young boys go ‘wow’.” The Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them book trailer will play on YouTube and in cinemas.
Earlier this month I launched the ‘Have your say’ campaign for small and medium businesses. I want to hear from businesses on the issues that are affecting you, the government policies you’re most concerned with, and which laws and regulations should be improved. We want to be ready in 2020 with a clear plan for New Zealand’s future and small businesses are an important part of this process. They create $80 billion of wealth
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New book on Battles of Gate Pa and Te Ranga Co-author John McLean with newly published book ‘Gate Pa and Te Ranga – The Full Story’.
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Available now in Tauranga book shops is the newly published book ‘Gate Pa and Te Ranga – the Full Story’. Written by John McLean and John Robinson, the 160-page illustrated book is the first book published on the Battle of Gate Pa since Gilbert Mair’s 1926 book ‘The Story of Gate Pa’. Tracing the story of the arrival of Ngaiterangi to Tauranga and the inter-tribal wars, the book leads to a comprehensive description of the events surrounding the two 1864 battles at Pukehinahina (Gate Pa) and Te Ranga. The authors seek to address previous widely-held views, including that of the two land purchases made by the Church Missionary Society near the site of the mission house, now known as The Elms Te Papa Tauranga. The book explores the reason why there was fighting at Gate Pa, and the reconciliation and progress made since the battle.
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International recognition for healthcare initiative A Tauranga Hospital healthcare initiative has been recognised for its excellence at an international conference in Australia. A team from the Bay of Plenty District Health Board travelled to the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Melbourne to present on its Assessment Planning Unit Acute Flow work. The work focusses on moving patients through or out of the hospital system as quickly as possible, particularly the elderly, to prevent them from deconditioning.
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BOPDHB executive director of allied health, scientific and technical Martin Chadwick says it was a great opportunity to demonstrate the innovation going on in the Bay of Plenty to an international audience. "As a member of the executive attending the conference I was incredibly proud to see everyone’s efforts recognised in this way. “More importantly, this was a demonstration of the continued development of better care for our patients and communities."
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Junior tourney reflects Tauranga football history Tomorrow’s Vincent Green Memorial Shield tournament at Greerton’s Pemberton Park puts the spotlight on the history of junior football in Tauranga. The 11th grade tournament, an annual fixture on the Blue Rovers Football Club’s calendar since 1971, attracts teams from around the Bay of Plenty and Waikato looking for an ideal way to round off the season. It was established in memory of one of its founding players, Vincent Green, says Tauranga editor, writer and historian Heather Riddell on the club’s website. “Vincent Green was the third child of June and Graham Green, who immigrated to New Zealand from the UK in 1967.” Fellow immigrant, Dutchman Andre van der Sande, shared a love of football with the Greens.
“He proposed the establishment of a junior football club for 10-11-year-olds. The club, for boys in the central Tauranga area, was first formed in 1970. Andre was the club’s first coach, and Vincent was the second of the original 11 boys to sign up. “Blue Rovers was the boys’ choice for a club name, as were the team colours of blue and red (now blue and white). Their first practice game took place on Jordan Park on Devonport Road. “The team’s first official encounter wit the Thames junior football side resulted in a resounding 9-0 loss, but the Blue Rovers returned to Tauranga undeterred. They continued to practice their skills under Andre’s coaching, going on to great success in their age group.” Vincent’s death from a brain tumour during the following season hit the team hard, says Heather. “His loss was keenly felt by the tightknit Blue Rovers team. Andre was soon looking for a practical way to remember Vincent and came
The junior football season wraps up with Blue Rovers’ Vincent Green Memorial 11th Grade tournament tomorrow. up with the idea of a tournament in his honour. The Vincent Green Memorial Shield, generously donated by Vincent’s parents, was firs presented in 1971. “The tournament has become a proud annual fixture as the clu continues to flourish and expand. Blue Rovers Football Club has now become one of Tauranga’s largest, with
more than 350 members, and junior teams from four to 13 years of age, as well as a senior men’s team which plays in the Loaded WaiBOP Premiership, and social men’s and women’s teams. More information on the tournament and the club’s history can be found at: www.bluerovers.co.nz Heather can be contacted at: riddellwords@gmail.com
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In just 12 months’ time you’ll have the opportunity to review the performance of the Mayor and councillors on your voting papers. Three years is an eternity for unsuccessful candidates wanting to have another chance to make decisions around the council table, but it goes much quicker for those already there! Nearly two thirds of residents don’t see the need to vote. Some are happy with the status quo, some don’t think it’ll make a difference anyway, and some don’t think the operations of council affects their lives because they rent. The reality is that council’s decisions don’t just impact you now, they continue to affect generations to come. Some poorly planned subdivisions prior to the 1990s affect traffic, property prices and eve criminal statistics today. With more than 1200 new homes created every year it’s vital we have elected representatives around the
table who can successfully manage a growing city. We spent nearly $70m on transport last year but with traffi growing at 3.9 per cent we’re all beginning to feel the impact. I believe transport needs even greater investment in the coming years and this view is in stark contrast to others who look with envy at the ‘nice-tohaves’ other, more established cities have had for years. That’s been Tauranga’s great debate over the past 20 years. Next year you’ll also get the opportunity to choose Tauranga’s regional councillors. They’re custodians of $1.5 billion worth of shares in our port. Should they use this wealth to invest more in roads full of port traffic It’s your decision – vote!
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Helen Clark – what a real legend! internationally, she is a person without pretence, a person of huge integrity and honesty. And what is very evident is how much she cares about people and how much she wants to improve people’s lives. Helen said New Zealand had led the world in many things, including women getting the vote all those years ago, and we should be very proud of our accomplishments, but there is one thing we also lead the world in that we cannot be proud of. We have one of the highest incidence of domestic and family violence in the world.
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Recently, along with several hundred other locals, I sat in the audience at the Holy Trinity Church listening and captivated by the words and wisdom of Helen Clark. This was one of the many events held across New Zealand where Helen spoke to commemorate Suffrage 125. Many of the events were free, or did not come with a high ticket cost or a high speaker’s fee. What is it about Helen that makes her so special? I think that despite her huge accomplishments and career success here at home and
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“Having talked to people and groups in our community, we have created these resources so people can get the information that is most relevant to them. “For example, if you are looking to build a house or carry out renovations, then you should consider the risks and building requirements in your area.” Richard says the warmer months are an ideal time for making sure a property is well-maintained and checking for any work that needs to be done. “Our message this spring and summer is to spend some time checking your home and property, doing the simple tasks and making a plan for the more complicated work. “Even smaller earthquakes can potentially cause some damage to a house or complex and it is worth doing some checks and the maintenance jobs that can be done easily and immediately.” For more information visit: www.eqc.govt.nz/be-prepared
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Tarakihi catch reduction supported Fisheries Inshore New Zealand is supportive of the announcement that tarakihi catch on the East Coast will be reduced by 20 per cent while the commercial fishing industry works on a plan to rebuild the stock. Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash has signalled that he wants the fishing industry to develop a more comprehensive plan before considering further management action next year.
FINZ chief executive Dr Jeremy Helson says that it is good fisheries management. “Industry has committed to implementing sound and innovative management of this important f ishery, some 90 per cent of which is sold domestically. “While this decision will cause some financial strain for many in the inshore industry, we agree that this is necessary to rebuild the fishery.”
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Rugby league in Tauranga has emerged from It won’t be a day trip for next year’s competition game. “We will put the funding through and be the representative wilderness. It happened at a beautiful but remote Corbett Park footie ground at Oakura, 15 minutes out of New Plymouth, and against a stunning backdrop of Mount Taranaki. Tauranga’s Coastline Mariners league team ended three years of no representative league in the city. “The directive was to demonstrate to league’s Upper Central Zone management that we could put together a competitive team for two games which would qualify us for representative football next year. “We did that, so mission accomplished,” says coach Jock Nicholson. He wouldn’t be a coach if he wasn’t disappointed that the team lost this latest qualifier, beaten by Taranaki 34-24. “But this year it was more about us playing representative football. Next year we will be results-focussed.” It was a return day trip of eight hours for the Taranaki qualifier. “The first half reflected that – the team was slow and lethargic. But we came back at them with three or four tries in the second half which was impressive. We hammered their line but they scored an opportunist try late in the piece,” says Jock.
down there the night before the game. It’ll be much better planned and organised.” Jock says there’s a core of eight to a dozen young players aged 18 to 24. “That’s very encouraging; a young squad and I want to nurture them.” Players such as fullback Mikaere Bennett, hooker Hone Thompson, winger Tamati Robens, second rower Ari Robens and prop Josh Pawa. “They all have a big future in the game.” Player of the day was utility Mike Johnston who came on as a replacement forward. Front rower Josh Pawa made several bulldozing runs, and hooker Sam Johnstone was on point. “But the work for the Coastline Mariners’ management starts again right here,” says Jock. “We will be planning and managing the players right through the off-season and pre-season – making sure the players are aware of the expectations of a representative rugby league player and ensuring they hit their training targets and fitness targets.” In the meantime the young Coastline Mariners team has had a taste of representative football. “They’ve enjoyed the experience and learned some valuable lessons.”
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The Jock Hobbs Memorial tournament is even named after a legendary Cantabrian. Bay of Plenty by contrast wins a title or a Ranfurly Shield about every second blue moon, and keeps promising players in the region like a sieve holds water. They had never before made the top four of the under 19 tournament – last year’s fifth was their previous best effort. “At the end of the day,” says Bay under 19s coach Mike Rogers, “nobody expects little old Bay of Plenty to beat Canterbury in a final, you know?” Until now, that is. Quietly, over the past few years, the Bay of Plenty Rugby Union has been going about upping its game in a very Bay way, with an ultimate eye on restoring the Steamers to the top table – without the need for stop-gap short-term recruitment. The blueprint involves nurturing the best young talent in the region with a meaningful development programme. Scouting for talent from other parts that haven’t attracted the attention they deserve, and are prepared to stick around in the Bay to fill gaps in our playing stocks. And then getting them to play the game in a way that is going to make them want to be here. Without fear. With freedom. With a smile on their face. That’s how they played in that final in Taupo. And that’s how they won. “I guess what was most pleasing is the game almost followed a bit of a script,” says Mike. “We knew what Canterbury were going to do – typical Canterbury, they just squeeze the life out of you. “Before you know it it’s 3-0, then 3-all or whatever, then they score a try and it’s 10-3,
then they kick another penalty. “All of a sudden 25 minutes have gone and we feel we haven’t even had the ball yet, and it’s 13-3. “At that point most rugby people would’ve looked at it and said this is going to be 35-10 or something at the end.” That’s not how Mike’s boys saw it rolling out though. They picked up the script and tore it to shreds, and that’s what puts a smile on his face. Eventually the time came, as it was always going to, when they got a bit of ball to play with. They needed to capitalise on it, and it was the team’s sole tall poppy, Steamers and New Zealand under 20s representative Kaleb Trask, who showed them the way to the line. “That gave the boys a bit of belief that it really is as simple as ‘let’s get our hands on the ball and let’s play’. And that's exactly what they did, producing four more tries in a second half that may go down as one of the most significant in Bay of Plenty’s rugby history. “It was bloody awesome. “Other than the last three or four minutes you can’t really fault that second half performance. “We were under a huge amount of pressure at times but they just stuck at it, and that shows a hell of a lot of character from 18
Kaleb Trask is likely to be joined by other Bay whiz kids with national recognition. and 19-year-olds, not only to be able to withstand what Canterbury were throwing at us, but actually to stick to their guns entirely around how they wanted to play. “ That was the thing that was most pleasing. “It meant that what we’d hoped to achieve in terms of getting the boys to play with freedom was actually enough to beat a team that had more fancied players in it.” Read the rest of the story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz Chris James
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All Blacks given World Cup warning It is rare indeed these days for the All Blacks to drop a test match, particularly at home. Not like the 1970s and 1980s when matches were lost on a semi-regular basis to France, Australia, the British and Irish Lions and midweek tour games in France, Wales and England. Saturday’s defeat by the Springboks in Wellington was a result very few pundits saw coming.
the Springboks shows us all that the old-fashioned ‘droppie’ still has a place in the game. The loss also heightens just how vulnerable any team is – yes, even the All Blacks – to a one-off knock-out match.
The Springboks are unlikely to ever beat the All Blacks if they played in a three-match series but they are capable of knocking us out of the World Cup in Japan next year. We have been warned. Peter White
Rushing a lead
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Bay of Plenty Steamers player Sam Cane was on the field with When the All Blacks rushed the All Blacks last weekend. out to a 12-0 lead within 10 minutes it looked like another always amazed me. Why is the world’s best fullback of those nights when the once proud Springboks Ben Smith shifted out to the wing (where he is, of would just roll over and take a hiding, like they did course, still a class act) and replaced by Jordie, who last year losing 57-0 in Albany. grew up playing in midfield? But under astute coach Rassie Erasmus and Either Waisake Naholo or Nehi Milner-Skudder inspirational captain Siya Kolisi, there is far more should be in the 14 jersey. substance to this Boks team than they showed in losing to the woeful Wallabies a week earlier. A gift for the Springboks Very few teams have been able to put the All Blacks Jordie’s decision to foolishly throw the ball in for a under enough pressure or defend with vigour for 80 quick lineout, under extreme pressure with almost no minutes like they did. Ireland have done it twice in one back in cover, gifted the Springboks their second recent seasons, Scotland and the British and Irish try and changed the momentum of the match. Lions did last year and you can bet that England and Still, Jordie’s blushes would have been erased if his Scotland will do so in November. big brother Beauden had kicked for goal with more accuracy. He missed four conversions that you would The Barrett brothers expect an All Black to convert and in the final wash Some of the All Blacks looked anything but his sloppy goal kicking lost the test. superstars once the blow torch went on them The All Blacks had plenty of chances to nail the in Wellington. match in the final few minutes as they attacked the The three Barrett brothers again lined up for Springboks line. the All Blacks but this was an occasion the But in a throwback to the inept World Cup loss family will collectively want to eradicate from the to France in 2007 there was no leadership from memory vaults. Beauden to stand up and demand the ball to win the Lock Scott was reliable as always but superstar game with a drop goal. first-five Beauden and fullback Jordie had their worst In the 2015 Rugby World Cup final the drop goal games in the jersey. kicked by Dan Carter in the final against Australia How Jordie gets selected for the All Blacks has was vital to the eventual victory. Saturday’s defeat to
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Three Little Whimzee owner Juliet Johnston was delighted to find their display, capturing spring and the cherry blossom festival, took out the top prize. “I’m very excited and very happy,” says Juliet. The window dressing competition starts a week of excitement as the cherry trees begin to flower, culminating in the annual Cherry
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New Zealand not to be left behind on sugary drinks The New Zealand Dental Association is urging the government not to be left behind on measures to reduce sugary drink consumption.
frankly, if child poverty is to be addressed, oral health needs to be part of this.” Donna cites several UK measures that were introduced to reduce
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home whitening treatments, giving patients fresher, more youthful, bright smiles. Laura joined the practice this year and says she particularly enjoys educating patients about ways to help them keep their teeth for life. “I love having patients tell me that was the gentlest Samantha and Laura look after the health of hygiene appointment they have ever had, and patients’ gums as well as carrying out preventive and commenting how smooth and clean their mouths whitening proceedures at the practice. feel when they leave.” Samantha joined Corson Dental in 2015 and says Both Samantha and Laura she really enjoys seeing the are trained in the use of changes in patients’ mouths Oraquix, a no-injection after treatment. numbing technique which “It is very satisfying to see they find helps make the their improved confidence experience as comfortable and general health as we take as possible. care of bleeding gums, bad Jennifer says it is a credit to breath, stained teeth and even the thorough, yet extremely painful loose teeth.” gentle technique used by both Practice owner Dr Jennifer Samantha and Laura that Corson BDS (Otago) says more than 95 per cent of Samantha, as well as being an patients re-book their next excellent hygienist, is known as appointment immediately, the ‘whitening queen’ in the and considers the hygiene practice due to the oustanding Dental hygienists Laura McNeilly and results she achieves with both department critical to her in-surgery one hour and take- Samantha Badenhorst from Corson Dental. patients’ overall dental health.
sugar saw a higher levy rate applied compared to lower sugar drinks. It saw drinks producers in the UK reformulate sugary drinks, to get them in at the lower rate. “This had an immediate benefit prior to the implementation of the sugary drink health levy. “The other thing the UK has done is that supermarkets introduced a ban on selling energy drinks to under 18s.
“Energy drinks, aside from ingredients like taurine and caffeine, often have the highest levels of sugar out of all drink categories. “It would be great to see local leadership on this from supermarkets. “We saw it recently with plastic bags, so we know that a stand can be taken.” NZDA has called for a sugary drinks health levy in line with World Health Organisation recommendations.
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Creating your happy place The annual Spring Home Show is returning for its ninth year, and it’s the perfect place to find all of your home products and service needs under one roof. This three-day event features more than 200 exhibitors that you can browse, compare, and draw inspiration from. From top-of-the-line to budget-conscious, there is a huge range of options to help you bring your dreams to life! Gather the family for a great day out. The Live Cooking Theatre will be showcasing the Summer Spread, a delectable four-course meal created by Peter Blakeway and his student team from Toi Ohomai. There will be food trucks and a licenced
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Guide to buying a new bed Some like sleeping on clouds, some like more substance or a little more flex. No two people are the same when it comes to buying a bed. The ‘Bed Base’ comprehensive range of A H Beards beds are built to last and designed to cater for every sleeper. Bill Strang, the bedding expert from Bed Base – a division of Barry Muir Furniture Gallery – can guide you through the Bed Base bed range of single, queen, kings and super kings on offer and will help you select the bed to
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Cooking up a storm with Peter Blakeway The Spring Home Show is proud to bring an exciting event to the Live Cooking Theatre – the Summer Spread by Peter Blakeway. Peter and his student team from Toi Ohomai will be creating a stunning fourcourse meal, and Spring Home Show guests can watch the action live. With courses such as deconstructed Thai green curry canapes, seafood bisque, summer garden lamb and a refreshing ‘Sunset by the
Sea’ dessert, the Toi Ohomai students have created an amazing feast that showcases their skills, including unusual creations such as lemon pearls, charcoal yoghurt, curry gazpacho and bisque foam. Exclusive guests of the Spring Home Show, including local chefs and ticket giveaway winners, will be dining on this meal at the VIP table in two dining sessions daily at 12 noon and 2pm. The Summer Spread is at the Live Cooking Theatre at the Spring Home Show, September 21-23 at ASB Arena Baypark.
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The heart of the home A kitchen is the heart of every home, but modern designs often lack one crucial feature – soul.
Glossy painted and vinyl wrapped MDF kitchens have dominated the interior design landscape over recent years, but a trend towards natural products has seen a resurgence in the popularity of timber. BespOak kitchens combine durability with the warmth and ageless style that only timber joinery can provide. Their solid oak frames are built using traditional mortise and tenon and tongue and groove joinery, while the solid oak drawers are fully dovetailed and sit on Blum soft close runners. Open seven days in Owens Place opposite Mount Maunganui’s Bayfair shopping mall, BespOak is now designing and providing oak kitchens for house renovations and new home builds nationwide. Expensive?
No. For around $12-15,000, you can purchase a complete, personally designed kitchen cabinet package handcrafted from sustainable European white oak. BespOak NZ is the sole New Zealand distributor for BespOak Furniture UK. They collaborated in the new kitchen range design and are proud to provide a New Zealand first with a high-quality timber kitchen at incredibly good value. Following personalised in-house design, a new kitchen can normally be dispatched from the warehouse within days. Visit BespOak NZ at the Home Show or online at: www.bespoak.co.nz BespOak NZ is extending its introductory kitchen pricing offer for the Tauranga Spring Home Show, with the recentlylaunched new oak kitchen cabinetry range now re-defining the way kitchens are planned, purchased and installed in New Zealand.
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September baby boom prompts advice on early nutrition September is officially baby arrival month, with more children born in September than any other month, and September 30 is the most common birth date in New Zealand.
The Early Life Nutrition Coalition is using the September baby boom to highlight that the first years of life provide a critical window of opportunity to shape a child’s long-term health. Associate Professor Clare Wall, of Auckland University, says while many new parents are focussed on installing baby capsules, assembling flat-pack
furniture and preparing for latenight nappy changes, they also need to keep in mind the important link between nutrition and long-term health. “Fortunately, unlike the directions that come with flat-pack furniture, getting nutrition right in the first 1000 days from conception through to toddlerhood is straightforward and easy to follow,” says Clare. “There is a growing body of evidence that diet and lifestyle factors in this period are key to reducing a child’s risk of developing obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and allergy in later life.” To maximise nutritional intake, pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding are advised to incorporate a
balanced combination of the key food groups into their diets. Clare says when it comes to introducing solids to babies, there remains considerable confusion in the community.
However, the coalition recommends starting solids around six months of age. Breastfeeding for as long as possible is also recommended. For advice on nutrition for babies and toddlers, visit: www.earlylifenutrition.org
Take a dive into summer in Katikati Spring has definitely sprung. And you can sense summer is close-by when they throw open the doors and gates at the local swimming pool. In Katikati, the Dave Hume Heated Pools open on Sunday, September 30. During the school holidays the pool will be open
from 6am-6pm. Lane swimmers and lane walkers can still do their workouts from 6-9am and afterwards there will still be a lane or two for them. During the school terms, the pool will be open from 6-9am for lane swimmers and walkers and again from 11am-6pm. However, schools’ use of the pool means the times available for public use between 11am-3pm varies. For those with a disability, there are large steps that can be put into the pool to help access. Staff can assist. Both pools are heated from a hot water bore with the main pool about 26-27 degrees. The small pool is generally between 29-32 degrees depending on the weather. Check the swim schedule at the pool or online: www.davehumepoolkk.com/swim-times.html for actual times. An electric barbeque can be hired by contacting the pool office on: 07 549 1069. It’s ideal for birthday parties. The pool is also an excellent place for picnics with a grass bank and trees for shade and an inviting pool of water to play in. Learn to swim lessons will be provided. For further information email Tania Snookes at: osc4swim@gmail.com
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Living well in the community with companion pets They may not be real, but they give the gift of companionship just the same.
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aren’t able to have their own animal because they’re difficult to look after, or they’re unable to have them where they’re living,” says Julie. “The companion cats purr and meow and because they respond to you, you tend to keep patting them as you would a normal cat. “I was a little bit sceptical when I first heard about them, but they’re actually quite engaging.” Volunteer Leah Hocken took one of the companion cats to her friend Penny recently. “Penny’s cat died recently so for her it’s been life-changing. She couldn’t get another cat so this has given her back the day-to-day interaction she was missing.” To see a video of Penny’s interaction with the cat visit the Alzheimers Tauranga Facebook page.
Alzheimers Tauranga/WBOP has purchased four ‘companion’ cats to lend to people living with dementia in the community. The animals look, feel and sound like real cats but don’t require any special care or feeding. They are battery-operated with built-in sensors that respond to motion and touch. Manager Julie Sargisson says the pets are a great tool for trying to keep people living with dementia well in the community. “We’d seen them in use in other places and thought they’d be a fantastic resource for us to lend to people who need them. They have the potential to bring great joy to people living with dementia.” The cats cost about $250 each (you can also buy puppies) and Alzheimers Tauranga was able to use a donation to purchase four recently. By lending the animals out, families will be able to see if their loved one responds to them before purchasing their own. Alzheimers Tauranga volunteer Leah Hocken with her friend “Sometime people Penny and one of the new companion cats.
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Step out for dementia awareness
Alzheimers Tauranga/ WBOP will be among thousands of Kiwis joining more than 20 walks throughout New Zealand in September as part of World
Alzheimers Month. Manager Julie Sargisson says World Alzheimers Month is a powerful tool to raise awareness and campaign for change, but it's also a time of reflection for Kiwis who are affected by dementia. “Memory Walks allow the community to show their support for people with dementia and their families/whanau, friends and care partners.” Julie says they’re looking forward to a good turn out from the community.
The Kukutai family from Hamilton and Tauranga joined the 2017 Memory Walk. Photo: Rosalie Liddle Crawford.
“We want to make this year’s Memory Walk our biggest yet. We’ve pulled out all the stops and registrations are coming in quick. It’s great to see the community so enthusiastic to get out there and show support for people living with dementia and their families/whanau and friends in the Bay.” Dementia is one of New Zealand’s most significant and growing healthcare challenges with four out of five Kiwis are affected by dementia in some way. The number of people living with dementia in New Zealand is expected to nearly triple to about 170,000 by 2050. This will be the fifth Memory Walk hosted by Alzheimers Tauranga/WBOP and it has grown from around 50 people in 2014 to well over 400 in 2017. The 3.5km Memory Walk will leave Coronation Park at 10am on Saturday, September 29. Registration is free, however donations are welcome and you can start your own fundraising page. All participants receive a purple Memory Walk t-shirt. To register visit: https://memorywalk2018. gofundraise.co.nz/
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Get your feet ready for spring Daylight saving is just around the corner and it won’t be long before we trade our boots for sandals and have our feet on show again.
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This is the season to show some TLC to this often neglected part of our body, so here are some foot care recommendations to help you step into spring. Dry, cracked heels need to be lovingly restored. You could try the old foot soak and pumice technique, however there are some fantastic feet peels you can use at home. Our favourite is the Blissful Foot Peel Home Kit, which uses a fruit-acid peel to effectively remove hardened skin after just one application. You then follow up with a special daily foot cream to soften and hydrate the skin. It’s so nice to slip between clean
sheets with fresh, soft feet! Treat yourself to a foot massage. This treatment must be one of the most under-utilised self-care practices. Tending to our feet with healing massage not only relieves muscle tension, but feels amazing and helps to restore balance and harmony to the whole body. A professional pedicure brings together both of these elements and includes cuticle care, nail shaping and the application of nail polish. I think it’s one of life’s simple pleasures to glance down and enjoy spring colours brightening your toes. Personally, I love the ‘me time’ of a pedicure. Receive a free Jessica Nail Polish when you book a Pristine Pedicure at Jamele Skincare this spring. For more information visit: www.jamele.co.nz/springpedicure
Inspiring stories of women achievers It’s about women, it’s by women and it’s entitled ‘Women’s Event’. But men aren’t excluded. In fact, the inspiring stories to be told by the three key players would be of interest to everyone. In 2013 Amanda Lowry broke her neck in a surfing accident which left her a tetraplegic. Now Amanda is a member of the Paralympic development squad with her sights set firmly on the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Amanda has a remarkable story of survival, recovery and a pursuit
of excellence. Tracey Carlton is renowned for her big smile, big laugh and big enthusiasm. At ‘Women’s Event’ Tracey will tell the story of brewing Milo for Tauranga’s homeless. She also provides hot food, blankets and a listening ear. Tracey’s story is one of love and giving and how a community can come together for
those in need. ‘Women’s Event’ will be hosted by Tauranga list MP Jan Tinetti. One year after her transition from school principal to MP, Jan will talk about the highs and lows of being a politician, and working with Jacinda Ardern. ‘Women’s Event’ will be held at St Enoch’s Church, 134 Sixteenth Avenue on Tuesday, October 9 at 6pm.
An enjoyable journey and choosing acceptance “If you judge people you have no time to love them.” – Mother Teresa. Most of us have a fear of being judged by others. Sometimes it causes us to hide who we are for fear of that judgement, because we can be all too aware of our weaknesses. However, some
weaknesses can be a shadow side of a strength – the flipside of being perceived as slow at decision-making might mean you are insightful and reflective, or you have been labelled scatterbrained, whereas in fact you are enthusiastic and full of life, or are you curious and interested as opposed to prying and nosey. Learn to love what and who you are and how you interpret your strengths and weaknesses. Then look at those around you with appreciation – because with love and support perhaps their weakness can be flipped into a strength also. Our journey will always be more enjoyable if we choose the road of love and acceptance over that of judgement. What perceived weakness might you be able to recognise as a future strength? If you would like to know more about coaching or supervision phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach on: 07 577 1200/021 258 2145, or visit: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz
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Adams Academy athlete Connor Swanberg, with his coaches, from left, Conor McNeill, Cory Miles and Kerry Hill.
Top athletes get training opportunity High-performing local athletes destined for national and international competition are being encouraged to apply for membership of the Bay of Plenty’s most prestigious gym. The University of Waikato Adams Centre for High Performance is offering a membership for talented, local athletes. The centre’s venue manager, Gabriela Flessak, says the concept aims to provide athletes with a comprehensive, sport-specific performance support membership. They will have personalised strength and conditioning programming, access to a full range of support services and use of the Olympic-quality gym. Application forms are available at: www.uowadamshpc.co.nz, with membership costing $35 per week. Applicants must meet high-performance entry criteria. They must be at least 15-years-old, with their application endorsed by a sporting organisation. They must either be part of a national squad or be a regional representative who has placed in the top 10 nationally. Cory Miles, who is the Adams Academy head strength and conditioning coach, says the membership opportunity should be a hugely exciting
to anyone serious about their sport. “It’s a great opportunity for young athletes to take their talent further,” says Cory. “Talent alone will only get you so far.” The first athlete already signed up to the Adams Academy is 17-year-old Connor Swanberg – a Mount Maunganui swimmer and surf athlete. “The trainers are really knowledgeable, facilities are great, and those things combined make it easier to improve and be truly focused,” Connor says. There are currently about eight Adams Academy athletics involved in sports such as climbing, surf lifesaving, short-course swimming, triathlons, water polo and volleyball. Adams Academy membership entitles athletes to three two-hour sessions each week. Membership includes strength and conditioning, sport-specific performance testing, use of the high-performance gym, access to Adams Centre facilities, subsidised physiotherapy and invitations to high-performance seminars covering physiology, female athletes, psychology, injury prevention and nutrition. The University of Waikato Adams Centre for High Performance is in Mount Maunganui, alongside Blake Park.
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Winning the sash and crown in New Zealand See for yourself what it takes to win over Kiwis’ and judges’ hearts at a beauty contest tour coming to Tauranga tomorrow. The Miss Earth New Zealand 2018 winner Jzayla Hughey will be making her first stop of the
national tour in Tauranga. Jzayla was crowned Miss Earth New Zealand 2018 by Abby Sturgin at the Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre in April. She also won the Best in Talent title and the Best in Environmental Video. On the tour she will be discussing what she's got planned for the future and how you can
be involved in Miss Earth New Zealand 2019. You'll also be able to meet former Miss Earth New Zealand contestant and Mrs Earth New Zealand 2017 titleholder Lin Evans Keo. The meet and greet will be held on Saturday, September 22 form 11am at The Raft Cafe and Eatery on 65 Chapel Street.
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Tauranga City Council adopts living wage for staff Tauranga City Council has agreed to implement the living wage as a minimum standard for all directly employed council staff. The living wage is considered the hourly wage a worker needs to pay for the necessities of life and participate as an active citizen in the community. It reflects the basic expenses of workers and their families such as food, transportation, housing and childcare, and is calculated independently each year by the New Zealand Family Centre Social Policy Unit. The 2018 living wage is $20.55 per hour. During the June 2018 council salary review process, council found 31 positions being paid below the living wage.
Tuesday’s decision means that any direct council employee being paid below the living wage would have their salary raised to $20.55 per hour by June 2019. This will cost an estimated $28,000 a year, which can be funded within the existing salary budget. Deputy community and culture committee chair Leanne Brown is pleased with the decision. “The cost of living is constantly increasing. Adopting the living wage for direct staff puts us in line with other large businesses, councils and government departments. “I believe it will enable a better quality of life for those of our direct
employees that are currently receiving less than the living wage. “And it may give us a better chance at attracting and retaining staff in roles in these pay structures as well.” Organisations can become accredited living wage employers if they meet specific criteria, which include ensuring all employees
of council-controlled organisations and contractors are paid a living wage as well. Tauranga City Council is not investigating accreditation at this time.
Maximise customers and cash flow Do you have empty seats to fill? Want to boost cash flow in your restaurant or bar? In a competitive market where new venues are opening weekly, staying at the top isn’t always easy, but with Bartercard you can fill your ideal capacity and improve cash flow. Just as they did centuries ago when the baker traded with the flour mill, Bartercard has created a modern way of exchanging products and services instead of spending cash. Rather than a direct swap, members use a digital currency called trade dollars. Today, Bartercard members are spending trade dollars on everything from lunch to a multi-million-dollar development, accommodation, retail and business services, allowing them to conserve cash in their restaurant or bar. In fact, New Zealand businesses save themselves $150 million though
Bartercard’s cashless marketplace each year. Bartercard attracts new customers without the need for discounting or third-party booking sites. Few restaurants and bars are at 100 per cent capacity, so Bartercard members can fill that downtime. Many restaurant owners use their trade dollars to purchase wine, which they sell for cash in their restaurant, effectively turning downtime into cash sales. They also use trade dollars to offset cash expenses such as kitchen equipment, furnishings and renovations. Bartercard is a business network with hundreds of hospitality members nationwide and regular regional events to stay front and centre of the industry. For more information on how Bartercard can help your business, visit: bartercard.co.nz or call: 07 571 0972.
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AIMS Games shows Tauranga’s full potential Are you suffering postevent blues after the excitement of the AIMS Games?
generated 37,500 commercial accommodation visitor nights, in 2016 it generated 47,500. TOURISM while With both 2017 and this year’s with Kristin Dunne tournament registering recordbreaking competitor numbers Once again the iconic national (and becoming – 10,851 in 2018 – this will have no doubt boosted global) tournament week and its record 10,851 these figures even further. athletes added another level of vibrancy and Athletes from Indonesia, Tonga, Samoa, the excitement to our city. Cook Islands and Australia took part and the AIMS But while all eyes were on the sporting field, the Games’ partnership with Stuff provided global live tournament highlights a significant positive impact streaming capabilities. on tourism and Gross Domestic Product through an The city’s prominence is ever-increasing. increase in patronage and business for our region's It is events like this which contribute to the Coastal tourism, retail and hospitality industries. Bay of Plenty’s unique identity and showcase it as an During what is traditionally the quiet off-peak incredible place to live, enjoy and be proud of. season, this influx of athletes and their families and Here’s to harnessing the city-wide buzz AIMS supporters comes at the perfect time. Games generates, and putting Tauranga on the map. Accommodation, food and beverage, transport and even sightseeing – the list of economic benefits to the city and region is endless. Tauranga City Council figures for 2016 indicate more than 17,000 people attended the tournament (69 per cent were visitors) and it increased the Western Bay’s regional output by $3.05 million excl. GST. Annual economic benefit studies have shown that in both 2014 and 2015, the tournament
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Vinnies vamping it up on Cameron Rd There is a new face in town at Vinnies – the St Vincent de Paul shop on Cameron Road – shop manager Baz Nickless. Baz has systematically decluttered and freshened up the shop and his enthusiasm, positivity and experience is evident as you enter the door. He has a new sound system playing upbeat music, and a bigger counter complete with TV showcasing Vinnies. With a retail background and having worked at the Methodist Mission and City Mission in Christchurch, Baz effortlessly manages charity shops. “The best part is that our building has recently had a facelift with a dove mural installation, the exterior has been painted and new shop signage,” says marketing manager Sonje Steer.
“The revamp is complete with Baz on board”. To help Vinnies, the team is keen to receive your spring donations, so pop down and say hello to Baz at the Cameron Road shop opposite Tauranga Hospital.
Shop manager Baz Nickless in the revamped store.
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Fly high for your staff Christmas party With only 14 Fridays until Christmas, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas functions, family gatherings, and New Year summer events.
covers everything from canapes, platters and finger foods, to full hot buffets with plenty of options. “We also have a full barbecue menu where you can pick different meats, salads, desserts and more,” says Amy. If you’re interested in keeping the party going after Christmas, Classic Flyers has plenty happening throughout the beginning of the year. “We host barbecues, summer gatherings, work start-ups and more in January,” says Amy. For more information, to book and to have a look at the full Christmas menu visit: www.classicflyersnz.com or call: 07 572 4000.
No matter the size of your party, Classic Flyers in Mount Maunganui has the perfect venue. “The Garden Bar is available for booking, which is a gorgeous venue for around 50 people, or there’s the hangar for bigger gatherings, and the Boeing room upstairs has a wraparound deck for up to 150 standing people,” says Classic Flyers’ Amy Scott. For Christmas events, Classic Flyers has a few options to make your function really stand out from the crowd this year, as well as an extensive menu. “We have a few additions this year, including the DC3 flights, so you can incorporate a flight and a meal, which makes it really unique,” says Amy. “This year we are also hosting Stars under the Stars on Sunday, December 9, so that should be a really cool show with two tribute bands – Neil Diamond and Fleetwood Mac – coming over from Australia.” Classic Flyers is offering VIP passes for Stars under the Stars for $99 which gives you seating in the VIP area with table service, nibbles and a private bar. The hangar makes a great venue for your function. As far as food goes, the Christmas menu
Life is the ultimate special occasion When we talk about special occasions we often think of birthdays, graduations, anniversaries and holidays such as Easter and Christmas.
But there are plenty of special occasions that happen to us every day. Life itself is a special occasion. When we get caught up in our daily grind it’s easy to overlook special occasions. What are special occasions? Things that make us happy? If I stop to think about the things that have made
me happy over the past week there are plenty. Celebrating my daughter’s 14th birthday – an actual special occasion – and feeling proud of the clever, beautiful young woman she has become. Dancing like nobody is watching at my Zumba class. Sinking into my spa pool with a glass of wine at the end of a long day. Meeting a GP who actually listened to me and shared some of his own personal health experiences with me, reminding me that he is human too. My son’s delight at being
chosen to compete in his school talent quest. Sometimes we need to pause long enough to enjoy those special occasions. To take notice of the world around us and appreciate the little things. The smile from the lady over the shop counter, the dinner someone cooked for you, the giggle your baby makes when you tickle her chin. Not every day is perfect, and some days it will be hard to find something to celebrate and be grateful for. But sometimes life is the special occasion you’ve been waiting for.
Kerry Mitchell
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Weathering the metaphorical storm I have friends in the Philippines and this past week has been a real crisis time for them with the super-typhoon. In life, sometimes we have typhoons come through; sometimes they are literal ones and sometimes they are metaphorical ones. We have been praying for our friends in the Philippines that they would be safe and God would shelter them. I remember visiting my friend pastor Ric a couple of years ago and hearing him teach community development seminars about disaster preparedness. I think in New Zealand we more often face a metaphorical storm, where a change in job, the loss of a friend or a physical injury sends us into crisis. I had a traumatic brain injury when I was 18 and there were three things that mattered most to me. First, a real sense that God was with me in the storm, I somehow managed to cycle home 2km from where my accident happened before having a week in hospital. la tyb The second thing that really helped was friends. Family kicked in later, but Messianic Family it was friends who were with me in the ALL WELCOME early days. SHALOM The third thing that helped was a belief that things would get better – SABBATH 10AM maybe not straight away, but my body OTUMOETAI PRIMARY would heal eventually, and it did. If Joel & Sharon van Ameringen you are facing a crisis, remember 021 768 043 faith, friends and that ‘finally’ things info@bethel.org.nz will get better.
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The God of refuge There has been much in the news concerning the plight of refugees, especially those stranded on the Pacific island of Nauru. This made me think about what God has to say about the refugee – the person who flees their home country because of war or other upheavals. The narrative of the Bible tells us that God loves the refugee. God has a deep heart of love for people fleeing for their life. In the Old Testament God designated six cities in ancient Israel as cities of refuge – places where a manslayer (someone who killed another person without intent) could flee for safety; see Numbers 35:6ff. Later, King David spoke of God being his refuge. David acknowledged that God was the one who delivered him from all his enemies. In 2 Samuel 22:2-3 and Psalm 18 he wrote, “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge.” David found God to be a reliable defender against his enemies. In the New Testament we learn that sin, which produces death, is our greatest enemy and “the last enemy to be destroyed is death” (1 Cor.15:26). On the cross Jesus Christ destroyed this last enemy – His resurrection is proof that he did. Hebrews 6:18 says that “we who have fled for refuge (to God through Christ) might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us.” We no longer need to fear death, because of the eternal hope and peace that can be found in Jesus. Dear reader, have you fled to Christ as your refuge from sin and death? Richard Roodt
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Fix the roads first
Nothing but a cheese grater Okay, fair enough people being passionate about “fixing the bloody road” (State Highway 2 between Katikati and Tauranga), but let’s not make it an opportunity to bash the current government when the previous government had nine years to do something and did absolutely nothing. Oh, wait a minute. I do remember crawling through 30km/h roadworks for three months while they resealed a 1km section of the route and installed a ‘cheese grater’ barrier. I guess they did do something after all, my bad. D Levi, Aongatete.
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The roads in and out of this town are a danger to all who venture forth. Every day, it seems, there are reports of serious crashes and injuries, and even deaths. It’s a combination of too many people, driving too fast, on roads not designed for this amount of usage. The main roads in and out of Tauranga are sadly outdated and very 20th century. Roads are the essential means of anything and everything we do and the sad fact is that some of them are currently not safe. We can all slow down and everything will be fine, right? No. Today’s world is getting faster and faster and we need the infrastructure to cope with that. If we spent all the money raised from the roads to fix up the roads, then we’d be okay. Sure, there would be a lot of
Fees for doggy matters only road works, but at least we’d be getting what we’ve already paid for. But we don’t. Still large swathes of road-generated taxes go to the great ‘consolidated fund.’ That means that your road taxes go to support other government things, like welfare, or donations to the Pacific Islands for instance. Let’s fix the roads first eh? G Martin, Brookfield (Abridged).
Time perhaps for a doggy hikoi to Tauranga City Council. Dog owners, unlike other domestic pet owners, pay a significant annual fee for the luxury of owning their pet. The fee funds council’s animal control centre and deals to issues beyond dogs. I am totally opposed to the proposed additional restrictions as to how I manage my pet. Dog fees should support and provide for dog owner benefits, and not be used by council to generate new penalties and restrictions on those who pay the fee. To suggest that I cannot walk my pet down to the local dairy and tie them up outside while I purchase a bottle of milk is a nonsense. Council, do the city a real service, abandon dog fees. If other ratepayers wish to have a voice in animal and dog management issues then fund the activities from the general rate and all have the right to have a say. If council wishes to continue with dog registrations then the funds from those fees should only be spent on dog-related matters and positive and proactive services to enhance the life of the dog owner and pet. M O’Neill, Mount Maunganui.
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what about bunnies, rats, and guinea pigs, or are these also pigs?) Registration has nothing to do with it apart from increasing council revenue as dog registration started as funding a means of hydatid control, hence the fee. Lastly, a commonly used way of calculating land use sustainability is the ‘stock unit’ i.e. the number of animals that can be supported per hectare of land. Someone in the city could have a tiny land area, while someone on the fringes could have many hectares. If such a bylaw is introduced, a system based on land title area should be seriously considered, as has been suggested. Y James, Tauriko.
The proposed new animal by-law, which does not appear to be animal friendly, poses some interesting issues. Firstly, with the expansion of Tauranga city, there are now many rural areas within the city boundaries. These areas and farms have existing land rights and in most cases fee simple rights. Any diminishing of these surely comes under the law of takings, so what compensation is forthcoming from the council for any loss or lessening of these rights potentially in perpetuity? Secondly, what is the reasoning behind this animal discrimination? It would seem dogs create more potential harm and nuisance than a pet pig or goat (and
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Tauranga CBD machinations Last year the Tauranga City Council administration building was finally demolished after a long-winded process of TCC self-justification as to avoid making a few simple repairs and instead embark on an extremely expensive alternative of a huge build instead at some $100 million or so. Recently the CBD library followed the same track and instead of a few million in repairs, a complete demolish and rebuild at $39 million instead looks most likely. Meanwhile, the cleared and apparently valuable site has been leased out for $1 and a raft of used and assorted containers have been strewn around in an attempt to encourage something to happen
A democratic process most of us treasure In his latest thinly veiled attack on the integrity and basic rights of the Maori people, B Johnson (September 14) erroneously blames WBOP Mayor Garry Webber of autocracy, and even worse, of taking a “reprehensible path” toward Maori representation. Mr Webber wisely refuses to debate the letter in question, leaving it open to others to do it, or not. Apart from the overstated statistics around the recent referendum, where less than 40 per cent of eligible voters returned a 32 per cent ‘no’ vote, Mr Johnson completely ignores the fact that it is the duty of all councils to carry out the provisions in the Local Government Act as dictated by Parliament. Mr Webber and his council are simply carrying out the democratic wishes required in the act. Mr Johnson is entitled to complain, but the truth is Mr Webber is not exercising autocracy, but is deeply immersed in the democratic process most of us treasure and that includes Maori representation by people of their own choosing. R Bell, Omanawa.
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on-site. The consultants are clamouring all over the place trying to conjure up something to happen and ensure that all that intended to be spent is well and truly spent, and some. The site is just as appealing as the nearby Strand ‘concrete beach’ and tidal stairs fiasco, hence the best that could be negotiated is a $1 peppercorn rent. It is a shame that TCC has, as yet, been unable to assimilate and link the rental value with council’s occupancy and so achieve a realistic outcome for TCC ratepayers. I Stevenson, Tauranga.
Dogs in workplaces Re ‘Pet-friendly workplaces make for happier people’ (page 23, The Weekend Sun, September 7). Dogs in the workplace is a crazy idea. It undermines the neutral place a workspace should be. It takes no account of co-workers and customers who do not like dogs, or have allergies. The dog will not always be like the cute one shown. Dogs in the workplace may delight the owner and is another example of dog owners generally pushing their ways on the wider community. Something which Housing Minister Twyford seems intent on doing as well. This is the slippery slope of fascism! If people need their pets in the workplace with them maybe they should work from home and not foist their values on others who do not want a bar of them. R Reed, Matua.
Council must provide fair representation B Johnson (September 14) is unreasonable in his criticism of local Mayor Garry Webber. The Mayor has to work with local Maori, and he is required by the Treaty of Waitangi partnership, which is now law, to try to give them fair representation. B Johnson has no elected responsibility so he can tell people to defy the Treaty of Waitangi and fair representation for Maori, but he is campaigning to defy the law. The poll result opposing Maori wards showed simply that Pakeha voters thought that Maori wards were an extra privilege for Maori and did nothing for Pakeha. The poll result did not change the Treaty responsibility for the council to provide fair representation for Maori. P Dey, Welcome Bay.
Converting used tyres nothing new crack like the current concrete ones will and do. Driveways wouldn’t crack. Bridges would be safer, tunnels would be safer and so on. In many countries, only a small percentage of old tyres end up in landfill so why can’t we be the same? We claim to be a green, clean country yet we dump over four million tyres per year. There is a huge range of products that can be made from old tyres. The $26 million John Key wasted on the flag debacle could have been used to set up a plant to convert used tyres into a usable product. It’s about time we stopped moaning and started doing. A Bourne, Bethlehem (Abridged).
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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg44
New music from the Bay “May you be surrounded by friends and family, and if this is not your lot, may the blessings find you in your solitude.” If you're reading this on Friday (September 21), it's Leonard Cohen's birthday, so how could I not start with a quote from the man? This week though is about music releases from the Bay, which seem to follow a famine or feast model – right now we're hitting a feast bit. Within less than a week I've received not one, not two, but three local releases
– two albums and a single track. So before I get onto that single track, which is rather wonderful, let me just make quick mention of the two albums in lieu of reviews which will come in the near future. First up is the new one from The Shirleybyrds, the collaboration between singer/songwriter Shirley Rider and singer/guitarist Graeme Hardaker, recorded at Tim's studio in Welcome Bay, The Colour Field. The official launch is still a couple of weeks away but if simple but sparkly retro-pop sounds like your bag then mark Sunday, October 13 on your calendar. It'll be at
Vinyl Destination on Devonport Road. Details to follow, along with the album review. Second up, and I only got hold of this yesterday, is the album I planned to do a ‘speed-listen’ to and review today. But the minute I put it on that seemed kinda unfair.
The Whittakers
The Whittakers are an unassuming local five-piece folk band, fronted by singer/songwriter Richard Grautstuk and singer Mitz Amores. They also both play guitar and mandolin. The band used to have Alison Fitzpatrick singing, playing piano and fiddle but after her return to Scotland Robbie Laven joined with his usual array of instruments (fiddle, tin whistle, banjo, lap steel, acoustic and electric guitars and percussion!). She has now returned, although it is Robbie playing on the album, 'A Slice of The Whittakers'. This was also recorded at Tim's, featuring 15 songs, around half of them Richard's. If you want to catch The Whittakers, their next gig is a modest outing at tomorrow's (Saturday, September 22) Farmer's Market off Cameron Road at Tauranga Primary School. Catch them from 8.45am-noon. And the new single! It's a release from keyboard wiz Liam Ryan, well-known from The Narcs and, locally, the Torch Songs Band, who is currently gigging with The Midge Marsden Band and his own electro-jazz unit The Blue Riders. Liam, in collaboration with ace trombonist and esteemed band leader Rodger Fox, has produced a
bright and breezy slice of electro-jazz called 'Caribbean Cruise'. It's now on Spotify and digital platforms and is the first track from four pieces Liam will release as an EP early Liam Ryan and next year. his new release Caribbean Cruise. Christchurch days The track pays homage to The Caribbean, a local juke joint/bar in suburban Christchurch where Liam grew up. He describes it this way: “It was a classic New Zealand suburban 60s milk bar – the Church Corner hangout for the Villa Maria girls after school. It was action-packed, and had the best jukebox in the area. 'Caribbean Cruise' was a jam piece I wrote while in Christchurch band Night Musique in the 1970s but sadly the band never recorded.” In its new incarnation the track features Ryan on Rhodes piano, Moog synth and programming, with Rodger Fox on trombone and Steve Garden (from esteemed Kiwi music label Rattle Records) on drums. In an exhibition of how the internet is changing the process of recording music, the project came together at Ryan’s Anam Cara studio in Waihi, while Steve Garden’s drums were recorded at Garden Shed studio in Mt Eden and Fox’s trombone was captured at Studio 11B in Mount Maunganui. The track was then mastered by Mike Beever in Nelson. It's a smooth-grooving instrumental, summery and spritzy and well worth a listen. And let's finish the same way as we started: “When things get really bad, just raise your glass and stamp your feet and do a little jig. That's about all you can do.” Thanks Leonard.
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Wellbeing and the benefit of resilience In these times of global change, the importance of learning evidence-based skills and practical strategies to improve vitality and wellbeing has never been greater.
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Phillippa Bourke is a certified HeartMath trainer and will be presenting ‘The Resilience Advantage’ programme at Trinity Wharf on October 8. “The programme helps us understand what’s happening internally when we’re under stress,” says Phillippa. “By using simple techniques, we can then build and sustain composure
and resilience that empowers us to manage life and work challenges more effectively. The programme also helps enhance performance and productivity in the workplace.” Phillippa’s background includes social work, farming, family, the arts, business and education, including school principalship. Through her company, ‘the essence Ltd’, Phillippa has created an avenue by which people can be pragmatically supported to build self-regulation, selfempowerment and wellbeing. Visit theessence.nz for more information. Contact Phillippa at: office@theessence.nz or phone: 021 298 9702.
GIGGUIDE & ENTERTAINMENT MT RSA Fri 21st Che Orton 7pm – 10:30pm Sat 22nd Terry Jensen Duo 7pm – 10:30pm Sun 23rd Back Porch 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Wed 26th Jazz Jam hosted by Tauranga Jazz Society from 6pm Thur 27th Social Jam Night from 9pm
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MOUNT SOCIAL CLUB Fri 21st Take Two 6pm – 9pm, then DJ Zeca from 10pm Sat 22nd Play Mistry 6pm – 9pm, then DJ Ayesha from JACK DUSTY’S ALE HOUSE (Bureta) 10pm Sun 23rd The Anzacs 3pm Sun 23rd Super Social – 6pm Sunday 10pm
Three generations on stage When it comes to musical theatre, the Weatherleys are really ‘keeping it in the family’.
who is joining his son and grandson as stage manager for Shrek. After son Brendon started acting, Rob became involved in many shows for Tauranga Musical Theatre behind the Three generations – father, son, and scenes as part of the crew. grandson – will be taking part in Stage “Sometimes I make the odd cameo Right Trust’s production of ‘Shrek: The appearance onstage, but I’m happy to Musical’ this September at Baycourt. leave the acting to these guys.” Local actor Brendon Weatherley, 37, Brendon says rehearsals with his son have has been involved in shows at wellbeen great, and they’re looking to working established local theatres for more alongside Rob in the upcoming season. than 25 years. This is his second show “It’s awesome to do a show with Zak, with Stage Right, after appearing in The three generations of and to see him have the same passion I the highly-successful season of ‘Blood the Weatherleys. had at his age for theatre. Brothers’ late last year. “It’s especially great to be able to do it with Dad too.” In Shrek, he’s playing the diminutive villain The week-long season of Shrek runs from September Lord Farquaad. 22-29, so get in quick before tickets sell out. “It’s a fun role, but very physically challenging,” says For updates on the production, make sure to follow Brendon. “You’re on your knees for the entire show! Stage Right Trust on Facebook. “But he’s a great character – I love playing the bad guy.” Alongside him is son Zak, 11, who is appearing on stage for the first time with his dad. He’s playing both Baby Bear of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and young Shrek. The Tauriko School pupil says it’s cool to be playing two very different roles – one with speaking lines, and the other with a lot of stage makeup to make him resemble a young ogre. “A lot of my friends keep sending me Shrek memes, but it’s cool do be acting with my dad. I like musicals, and I’m hoping to do more in the future.” “He’s a chip off the old block,” says grandad Rob, 62,
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How to solve Sudoku!
6 4 2 Fill the grid so students that of STEPS Performing 7 5 2 8 3 6 9 everyTalented row and every Arts will delight audiences of all ages, square contains 7 3x3the 5 2 6 9 3 inviting digits 1you to 9to escape to Central Park Zoo in their transatlantic musical adventure 2 9 4 based on the DreamWorks animation How to solve Solution No.1954 7 3 5 6 7 3 5 6 4 2 9 1picture ‘Madagascar’. 8 motion Sudoku! No.1955 4 6 1 5 9 2 8 7 3 76 4 1 8 9 2 Production 2 5 6 4 Paula Harrison says the musical 8 3 1 7 director 2 8 fun, 4 5colourful and “will have you 1 3 and Fill the grid so that 6 7is 9upbeat, 5 7 3 every 2 1tapping 92 8 23 6 4 5 9 every feet, and you will definitely ‘Like 3 7 8 singing 9 4 6 5your row and 7 4 it!’” 9 6 1 2 3x3 square contains 5 8to3Move 7 the digits91 to 1 2 6 96 3 4 55 8 7 9 2show 8 1opens, 5 7 Marty the zebra is celebrating his 6 the 9 3 4 As 7 1birthday 3 5 4with 2 6his friends Alex the lion, Gloria 8 910th 7 64 9 1 2 hippo 6 9Melman 3 8 1 5the 4 7 and the giraffe, yet he longs to Solution No.1954 experience life outside of the zoo’s walls. 7 3 735 864 291 6 How to solve When Marty escapes, his friends and the penguins Sudoku! 7No.1955 1 8 49 26 81 53 91 72 58 76 34 from the zoo pursue him into New York City. After reuniting, the animals are chased by the police, 6 7 9 2 8 1 3 4 5 and ultimately felled by tranquilizer darts. 3 22 Fill4the5grid7so that 2 1 4 6 5 3 7 8 9 They awake, trapped in crates on a ship, which – 6 59 8every 4 7 row and every 9 1 35 48 36 79 42 89 61 51 27 through a series of events – is thrown off course. They 3x3 square contains 8 9 7 1 3 5 4 2 6 are shipwrecked on the island of Madagascar were they 77 6 the digits 1 to 9 1 5 2 4 7 6 9 3 8 meet the illustrious King Julien, Maurice, Mort, foosas and other lemurs. 4 The show is on stage at No.1954 7 3 7 3Solution Baycourt on November 3 5 8 6 4 2 9 1 at 2pm and 7.30pm, and 8 49 26 81 53 91 72 58 76 34 6 7 9 2 8 1 3 4 5 3 2 1 4 6 5 3 7 8 9 5 8 3 7 4 9 6 1 2 9 1 34 6 92 8 15 7
again on November 4 at 2pm. So ‘Move it, Move it’ and buy your tickets now from the Baycourt box
office, www.ticketek.co.nz or phone 0800 842 538. Visit Steps Performing Arts on Facebook for more photo and updates.
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The cast of ‘Madagascar – A Musical Adventure Jr’. Photo: Tina French.
Exploring a longer, purposeful life
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More people are enjoying a longer life, living into their 90s and reaching over 100 years. Lower birth rates and lower death rates are resulting in our population becoming increasingly older in number and in age. A leading edge event on Successful Ageing will be held in Tauranga on October 15 to discuss the challenges and opportunities of living a longer, purposeful life. SUPA-NZ strategic consultant Carole Gordon says there is so much to talk about regarding ageing. The symposium will be an opportunity for bold discussions.
“This is no new statistic, but this demographic change has been unfortunately portrayed as a tsunami of sad, unwell, unhappy elderly golden-agers. “The reality is that more people in their 70s, 80s and 90s are healthy, happy and well, not tired and worn out with limited abilities, but active citizens wanting to continue working, wanting to continue with their sports, wanting to participate in their communities, wanting to travel, wanting to live longer. “It’s time to optimise abilities, the workplace, housing, transport, technology, health and social care, business and communities.” Carole says the programme will be thoughtprovoking and informative and will provide an insightful dialogue among pakeke, kaumatua, matua, mature and older people, social agencies, thought leaders, policy makers and educators. The Bay of Plenty District Health Board and Tauranga City Council are important collaborative partners in this event, along with Bay Waka and Socialink. The event will be held on October 15 from 9.30am4pm at the Mount Club on 45 Kawaka Street. Registrations are open now at: www.eventspronto.co.nz
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Lunch, laughs and garden chat Get ready for an entertaining lunch full of laughter, great company and delicious cuisine at the Long Lunch on November 18. The queen of garden shows, Maggie Barry, will host the afternoon and inspire you with many stories from her connection to the garden show world. Be enlightened by her friend ‘The Bug Man’ Ruud Kleinpaste who will join in with some good old banter and bug brilliance, and listen to some music treats from Caitriona Fallon – singer from the worldfamous Riverdance show. As well as the wonderful entertainment you will also receive a three-course alternate drop meal and a drink on arrival. The Long Lunch, on November 18 from 12-3pm at Mills Reef Winery, will be fun, delicious and entertaining. Tickets are $95 per person and can be purchased at: www.gardenandartfestival.co.nz Booking fees may apply.
There will be garden gurus and gorgeous food at the Long Lunch.
Scottish society celebrates 85 years They danced well into the night in celebration of the club’s birthday. The Te Puke Scottish Society recently celebrated its 85th birthday at the Te Puke War Memorial Hall with people from as far as Opotiki and Reporoa attending. Member Valerie Brown says the evening was also filled with fun and laughter and a wonderful birthday supper was provided. The birthday cake was cut by society patron Syd Honeyfield. “The dance was, and always is, a friendly social event that encourages community participation in sequence dancing,” says Valerie. “Dancing is a great form of exercise and it is good
for the mind as well as you have to think about and remember what you are doing.” The Te Puke Scottish Society meets on the third Saturday of each month for their dances. The next dance is Saturday, October 20. If you want to learn the dance sequences you are welcome to come along to the Citizens RSA, Jellicoe Street, Te Puke, on Monday nights from 6.30pm. For more information contact Valerie, phone: 07 573 7093.
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Saturday 22 September
Art In The Park Art for sale. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Weather Permitting. 9am-5pm. Tauranga Society of Artists Bay Network Social Club 50 Plus. Great people & awesome outings. Must have a sense of humor. Ph Jonathan 572 2091 or Maureen 021 112 3307 Beth-El Messianic Family Celebrate Family Life with believers who meet & worship as Yeshua (Jesus) & all the early believers did. Shalom.10am Otumoetai Primary. www.BethEl.org.nz. Joel 021 768 043 Come Dancing Tonight Tauranga Scottish Society invite you to our monthly dance 7:30-10:30 Greerton Hall. Entry $7 incl raffles & supper. Ph 576 5976 Gate Pa Junior Tennis Junior club days 9am: 5-7 yrs, 10am: 8-10 yrs & Thursdays 4.30pm for intermediate & college ages. Raquets available. Ph 576 5178 or 0274 520 600 Jigsaw Puzzle Library St Stephens invites you to join their library. Open 10-12 at Highmore Pl. Over 150 puzzles to choose from. Children’s to 1000 pieces. Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344 LOL Laughter Wellness Release your DOSE (Dopamine, Oxytocin, Seratonin, Endorphins) of joy from your inner pharmacy. Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui, 11-11:45am. Koha. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com Mount Maunganui Toy Library Rent toys, keep your kids entertained. Find us on Facebook. 22 MacDonald St Wed 9:30-12, Fri 11:30-2, Sat 9:30-12 Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting every Saturday 7:30-8:30pm, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. For more info, call 0800 NA TODAY Ostomates Meeting Ostomates meet at the Cancer rooms 111 Cameron Rd 1:30pm. A fun afternoon with Les Cheyne speaking Pukete Pioneers Marching Club
Reunion NZ Labour Weekend 2019. We are looking for ex-marchers, club members/ families connected with Pukete Pioneers Marching Teams between 1982-1990. Contact Kath on J.K.papamoa@gmail.com Shrek The Musical Sat 22ndSat 29th. Based on the story & characters from the award winning animated film. Go to www. baycourt.co.nz for info & tickets. Spiritual Chant SoS Experience the Sound of Soul spiritual HU chant. Spiritual chat follows. 1:30-2:30pm Cafe Versailles 107 Grey St Tauranga
Sunshine Sequence Dance Group
Come & enjoy tea/dance. Sat Sept 29. Baptist Church hall, 13th Ave. 5-9pm. $5pp. BYO food, plates, cutlery, non alcoholic drinks. Jan 544 4379
Synchronised Swimming Display
Tauranga Synchro are holding a synchronised swimming display at 11am at Baywave. There’ll be a mixture of solo, duet/trio & team performances. Everyone welcome! Facebook.com/taurangasynchroNZ
Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga Beginners Class 8:30-10am at 15 Koromiko St, Judea. All welcome to join in at any time. Memberships from $19 monthly. Great for stress, balance, flexibility. Ph 578 6193 Tauranga Fuchsia Group Meets last Saturday of month 1:30pm Tauranga Art Craft Centre Elizabeth St West. Fuchsia Growing Workshops Social time. Ph Pat 579 1655 Noeleen 578 4643 The Sociables 30s-50s age group of males & females that meet up to dine out or participate in different events & activities. Ph 022 012 0376 Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710
Sunday 23 September
Bible Seminar 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: What does God require from mankind? Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Vic 543 0504 Corkers Toastmasters Wow your audience Corkers Toastmasters meets 3rd Sunday of month at The Zone Cafe, Owens Place, Mt Maunganui at 2pm. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939 Croquet Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, 12:45 for 1pm start. Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633 Czech School & Playgroup Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga 10am-12noon, Tauranga Boys College, Devonport Rd, more info on https://www.csclubtauranga. nz/en/kids-classes/ Diabetes Self Management Program
Need support for type two diabetes? Ring us Sun-Thurs for details of our DESMOND program that puts you in charge. Diabetes Help Tauranga INFOline 0278 830 158
Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Right in the middle of Mount Mainstreet at Coronation Park, Maunganui. www. mountmainstreet.nz
Fun Bowling for Families
Matua bowling & clubhouse events 1pm-6pm. Small bowls sets for kids. Play pool. $5. 108 Levers Road. Ph Cliff 021 432 154 Historic Village Market Great market every 1st & 3rd Sunday from 8am-12 pm at 17th Ave. Fruit & veg, crafts, tools, food, plants, clothes & paintings.
International Travel, Home Hosting
Go to the friendshipforce.org & attend one of our Sunday or Thursday monthly meetings to learn more. Ph Barbara 574 5711, Jonathan 572 2091 Maketu Market Held 3rd & 5th Sundays of month. Set up from 7am at Maketu Village Green until 12pm. Ph Pat 021 447 420 Narcotics Anonymous Open meetings every Sunday, 7-8pm, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. For more info, call 0800 NA TODAY NZDA BOP Range Day NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licence
Papamoa Country Music Club Monthly music afternoon at Gordon Spratt Reserve at 1pm. Come along, enjoy the music. Further info ph Mike Feisst 0274 597 505 Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699 Quakers in Tauranga In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk 544 7158 or 573 8497 www.quaker.org.nz Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sundays & Thursdays 1:30pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Recreational Road Cycling Sunday morning rides in rural low traffic areas. Beginners to experienced. All types of bicycles welcome. Ph 0274 353 669 or www. cyclebop.co.nz Taize at St. Georges Join us for a quiet & contemplative service using the music of the Taize Community. 7pm. http://www. stgeorgesgatepa.org.nz/
Monday 24 September
Achieve Toastmasters Find your voice
Achieve Toastmasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Monday at St Stephens Church Hall Brookfield Terrace at 7:30pm. Ph Frank/ Chrissy 543 9493 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Bapist Church. 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Argentine Tango 6:30pm @ Citz Club. Close embrace dance to change your life! Join in to meet friendly young dancers & share ‘a journey’ Ph/Txt Denise 020 4006 1340
Badminton Club, Aquinas College
Tauranga Badminton Club, 7:30-9:30pm. Aquinas College Events Centre. Seniors & Year 11 upwards. Casual players welcome. $8pp. Club racquets available. Ph/text Sue: 021 194 4335 www. sporty/taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Bethlehem Indoor Bowls Meets in Bethlehem Hall every Monday night. 7:30 start. New members, all ages welcome. Names in by 7:15. Ph John 0276 541 298 Cards 500 At RSA Greerton. Every Tuesday 12:30-2:30pm & every Monday 7pm. Chess at Mount Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7:30pm during school term. Late program 7:30pm onwards. Standard rules. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412 Chess During The Day The Mount Chess Club, 1pm-4pm. Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $3. Sets, boards, clocks, refreshments provided. Bob or Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282
Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton St Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222 Diabetes Drop-In Diabetes Drop-In 10-12noon, Diabetes Help Tauranga Office, Graced Support Centre, Cnr 11th Ave/Christopher St, Tauranga. INFOline 0278 830 158
Let’s Learn Wanting to learn something new? www.letslearn.co.nz has classes, workshops & activities galore. Become a lifelong learner today! Ph 544 9557 Marlin Friendship Club
Meet 2nd Monday of month at Mount Golf Club at 9:45am. Ph David 574 9692 or Helen 572 2993 Menz Shed 86B No.3 Rd Te Puke. Come & join us at our shed Mon, Wed, Fri at 9am. Ph 573 8655 or 573 5971 Narcotics Anonymous Open meetings every Monday, 7-8pm, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. If using drugs is causing a problem, call 0800 NA TODAY Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club Meets at The Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Road. 1pm for 1:30pm start. All Welcome. Ph Anne 548 1636. All equipment provided. Papamoa Cruiser Bikers Ready to Ride. 1:30pm New Grill Green Restaurant, 4 Golden Sands Dr. Mainly cycleways. 90 minutes approx. Loan bikes, information, transport ph Iain 027 572 2987
Recycled Teenagers Exercise Class
50+, & illness/injury rehabilitation. Mon & Wed 9:15-10:45 Snr Citz Club 14 Norris St Tga. St Mary’s Church Hall Girven Rd Tues 9-10.30am. Jennifer 571 1411 Silver Singers Require soprano & bass voices for their choir. Practises at St Stephens Chapel Brookfield Tce at 1pm. Ph Pat 579 1036 Taoist Tai Chi PyesPa Beginners Class: 3:30-4:30pm, at Althorp, 9 Granston Drive. Come along & join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga Beginners class 9:30-11am at 15 Koromiko St Judea. Come along & join in at any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Memberships from $19 per month. Ph 578 6193 Taoist Tai Chi TePuke Beginners Class: 9.30-11am, at Memorial Hall, 130 Jellicoe Rd, Te Puke. Come along & join any time. Great for stress, balance, flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon 9:30am, also 2nd & 4th Thur 7pm. Learn/ share spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, crochet, all things fibre. 177 Elizabeth St. Margaret 571 3483 Tauranga Indoor Bowls At Tauranga Citizens Club 7:15pm. New members welcome all ages. Ph Andrew 021 0298 5047
Tauranga Rocknroll Club
Lessons 6:45pm & social dancing 7:30pm at Legion of Frontiersmen Hall, 165 Elizabeth Street. www. taurangarocknrollclub.org.nz
Tauranga Senior Citizens Club
CARDS 500 Mon & Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tues, Wed & Sat. 14 Norris St (behind PaknSave) 12:45pm for 1pm start. Entry $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome. Tauranga Theatre Organ Society Meet at Baycourt Theatre at 1pm. Hear & play the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. All welcome. Ph 552 0243 Te Puke Floral Art 11am Te Puke Methodist Hall. Shared lunch. Ph Berwyn 574 3335
Zonta Tauranga Womens’ Organisation Leading global organisation empower-
ing women worldwide thru service & advocacy warmly welcomes professional women. Make a difference. Monthly meeting. Ph Suzy 021 266 5044
Tuesday 25 September
ABC Avenues Badminton Club Every
Tues at Tauranga Boys College Gym. Juniors 6-7:30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7:30-9:30pm. Club racquets & coaching available. Delwyn 027 212 4720 Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting 7:30-8:30pm St Peters Anglican Church 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Beginner Social Dance Class Tues 8pm, Tauranga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave or Wednesday, 7:30pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Road. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786 or soniahodson@outlook.com BOP Linux Users Group 7-9pm first Tues of month, L.J.Hooker Cnr Cameron Rd & 8th Ave. Smarter, safer, faster & FREE. Learn more to take charge of your computer. 578 6024 Bureta Garden Circle Bureta Garden Circle’s monthly meeting at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 1:30pm. Visitors welcome. Ph Jenny 5763 026 Cards 500 Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Every Tues & Thurs 12:30pm-3:30pm. Ph Jack MacKinnon 575 7719
Citizens Advice Bureau Papamoa
Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask us! Ph or visit us at Community Centre 15 Gravatt Road Papamoa Tues-Thurs 10am-1pm 07 574 9862 or 0800 367 222 Fitness League Exercise, weights, floor work & dance. 9:30-10:30am at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Road, Cherrywood. First class free. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448 Free Falun Dafa Classes Manage anxiety &/or stress with 4 easy exercises & meditation. 7pm Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd Bayfair Ph/txt Judy 021 0425 398
Friends Of The Library
Mount Maunganui Library Book Group meets at 10am. Theme this month, South Island. Visitors & new members welcome. Tea & coffee. Gail 574 3376 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls 7:15pm MacKay Shield at Papamoa (16 players required) Inachord Women’s Chorus If you like to sing, dance ,make friends & have fun, join us! Great musical director! 7-9pm Bethlehem Community church, 183 Moffat Road. Ph Sabine 021 111 8659 Israeli Dancing Beginners group 6:307:30pm circle & line dances. All ages welcome. Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. Ph Maria 544 1680 or 022 165 2114 Keep On Your Feet Strength & balance class for general strength, fitness & falls prevention. 10:45am at Welcome Bay Hall. $6. First class free. Ph Raewyn 027 6077 437 Lions Club Welcome Bay Lions Club of Welcome Bay + Age Concern. Coffee &
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Conversation. Welcome Bay Community Centre every 3rd Tuesday 10:30am11:30am. All welcome Register Ph 571 8940
Mount Morning Badminton
9-11:30am. Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Margaret 575 9792 Narcotics Anonymous Women’s Meeting every Tuesday, 10:30-11:30am, Downstairs Hall (accessed from bottom car park), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. Ph 0800 NA TODAY Nia Dance Joy of movement. Fun dance for adults. No experience needed. Come try a class for free. 6pm, Papamoa Community Centre. Alex 021 659 219
Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club
Meets 6:30pm for 7pm start at the Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd. Equipment provided. All welcome. Ph Anne 548 1636 Otumoetai Walking Group Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Jim 576 7339 Scrabble Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 8:50am-noon. 3 games $3. New players very welcome. Ph 578 3606 Google; Tauranga Scrabble Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road Otumoetai, Tues 7pm-9:30pm except 2nd Tues month 3:30pm-6pm Faye 543 3280 South City Indoor Bowls 7:30pm Club Night
Tauranga Astronomical Society
Earth’s Plate Movements, similar on exoplanets, potential for complex life? NZ an example of earth’s dynamic crustal history. Non-members welcome $5 Fergusson Park Observatory 7:30 Taoist Tai Chi Katikati Beginners Class 1:30-3pm, at Memorial Hall, Main Rd, Katikati. Come along & join any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 Taoist Tai Chi MtMaunganui Beginners Class: 5:30-7pm, at 345 Maunganui Rd. Come along & join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193
Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga
Beginners Class 1-2:30pm at 15 Koromiko St Judea. Come along & join in at any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Memberships from $19 per month. Ph 578 6193 Taoist Tai Chi TePuke Beginners Class 6-7:30pm, at Memorial Hall, 130 Jellicoe Rd TePuke. Come along & join any time. Great for stress, balance, flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193
Tauranga Acoustic Music Club
Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly gettogether, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448
Tauranga Diamond Friendship Club Formerly Probus, meets 1st Tuesday of each month, 1:30pm at Tauranga Citizens Club. Guest speakers, social outings, numerous activities. All welcome. Ph Nancy 543 4468 Tauranga Model Railway Club We meet Tuesdays 10am & Thursdays 7:30pm upstairs cnr Merrilees Rd & Cross St to construct & operate model trains. Ph Rob 573 6960
Tauranga Morning Badminton
9-11:30am Tues & Thurs, QE2 Centre. All ages. Racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Rachael 07 548 2216
Tauranga Samba Brazilian Drumming Percussion
band. 7:15-9:15pm. Mount Sports Hall, Cnr Hull & Mt Maunganui Rds. No experience reqd. Ph/txt Rob 021 232 7185 Tauranga Toastmasters Improve your speaking & leadership skills in a supportive & social environment. Every Tuesday 7:30-9:30pm, Lyceum Club, 1st Ave. Guests welcome! Thai Chi Easy, entry level group exercise for your body & mind. 10-11am at Multicultural Ctr, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Donation only
U3A Extra General Meeting Arataki Community Centre Zambuk Way. Entry free to the public. Morning tea plus speakers on U3A. 10am-12pm. Ph Vivienne 574 3133 Welcome Bay Lions Club Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at Greenwood Park, Welcome Bay Rd. Ph Graham 544 8625 Yoga for All Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6:30-8pm. Traditional, relaxing yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 one or $90 nine classes. Bring a mat. Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484
Wednesday 26 September Age Concern Walking Group 10am Countdown, Fraser Cove
Alcoholics Anonymous Open meet-
ing 10am, Every 1st/3rd Wednesday of month. Tauranga Central Bapist Church. 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
Arabian Spice Belly Dance
Come & dance with us . No partner required. St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd, 6:308.30pm. Ph 021 124 5982 Bowls Indoor Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens. Every Wednesday & Friday 12:45pm, beginners welcome. Come along & see if you like it. Ph Ernie Adams 575 4650 Cards Do you play crib or would like to learn? At Greerton RSA 1pm sharp. Michael Ph 562 0517 Cards - Five Hundred 1pm St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $3. Weekly prizes, door prize, refreshments, aggregate. Barbara 572 4962 or Bob 0274 786 282 Community Bible Study Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd, 7-9 pm for a study on the Book of Acts until 1st November. Ph Julie 552-4068
Community Expo Welcome Bay
11am at 4pm 3 Oct Welcome Bay Hall & Skate Park 240 Welcome Bay Rd. Skate Comp, great prizes, free sausages. All Welcome! Ph 544 9774
Community of StAidan Playgroup
Looking for stories music heuristic play parenting tips chat time coffee & fun. FREE 10am-12pm 53 Te Okuroa Drive Papamoa. Ph Julie 0274 205 375 Community Tai Chi Tai Chi Community Class Bethlehem Hall 1pm. First lesson free. Term concession rate Qualified Tutor Trish 021 482 842 member AATC communitytaichinz@gmail.com Classic Flyers Restoration The restoration team is working in hangar 3 today & Friday on the Avenger WW II aircraft. Come down for a look. EmployNZ Free Training EmployNZ Free Education & Employment Training Clinic NCEA L1-3 & more. 10-11:30am Welcome Bay Community Centre 242 Welcome Bay Rd. Ph Sally 027 652 1429 Fernland Spa Water Exercise 11amnoon. For accident/illness rehabilitation, arthritics & joint replacements. Qualified instructor & lifeguard. Held rain or shine, not school holidays. New participants ph Jennifer 571 1411 Fitness League Exercise, movement & dance. 10am, Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Rd. Complimentary first class. Ph Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls 7:30pm Club Night Healing Rooms 1-3pm Come, experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Behind Graced Oppshop, cnr 11th Ave, Christopher St. No charge. Ph 021 110 0878 www. healingrooms.co.nz Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344 Kiwi Toasters Build Confidence Kiwi Toasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Wednesday at 5:30pm at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard (beside Pharmacy) Papamoa. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939
Mount Maunganui Lioness Club
Meets monthly. Dinner 1st Wed & Business 3rd Wed. New members welcome. Ph Christine 021 130 9375 Mount RSA Women’s Section Social Day/AGM starts at 1:30pm. Entertainer is Ray Solomon. Ph office if transport is required. Fresh produce for sales table much appreciated.
Narcotics Anonymous Closed Steps
meeting, every Wednesday, 7:30-9pm. Downstairs Hall (accessed from bottom car park), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. Ph 0800 NA TODAY
Newcomers Network Coffee Morning Migrants new to
Tauranga are welcome to join us for a cuppa at Multicultural Centre, Historic Village at 10:30am. Ph 571 6419 Scottish Country Dancing Mount Senior Citizens’ Hall 345 Maunganui Rd. Beginners 6pm, general dancing 7:30pm. Mary 574 8687 or Lynne 021 140 7912 Steady As You Go Exercises at St Johns Church Hall Bureta, 2-3pm except 1st Wednesdays each month. Improve balance & overall wellbeing. Ph Alison 07 576 4536 Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga Beginners Classes 1-2:30pm & 5:30-7pm at 15 Koromiko St Judea. Come along, join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Memberships from $19 per month. Ph 578 6193 Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild Meets every Wednesday at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road, Tauranga 10am2:30pm, 7:30pm-9:30pm. Beginners very welcome. Ph Jenny Williams 07 219 7740
Tauranga MidWeek Tramping GroupNgamrama, off track
to Ngamuwahine shelter. Grade moderate. Sheryl 574 3743 Te Puke Toy Library Creative Space for kids 6+, Wed 4:30 or 6pm sessions Friday, Playgroup 10am, Brick Kids 3:30pm during Term Times 7 Stock Rd, Te Puke 027 263 9309
Toastmasters City Early Start
Improve communication leadership teamwork skills join motivated enthusiastic group Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6:50-8:15am email LaniDTM@gmail. com www.cityearlystart.co.nz & FB
Welcome Home Spiritual Community Night of Celebration Karina
Williams, wisdom of nz, medium, earthhealer. St Georges Church, Gate pa. 7:15pm $5. Bring a plate. Let’s party! Elaine 021 126 4790
Thursday 27 September Bay City Rockers Social RocknRoll
Dancing, with Neon Moon, RocknRoll Waltz. At Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry includes supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222 Community Bible Study Join us @ 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10-12pm for Study on the Book of Acts until 8th Nov. Ph Gay 021 2255 981 English Class For Migrants Conversation class advance at Multicultural Centre at Historic Village from 10:30am during school term only. $3 per class Fitness League Exercise, movement, dance. 10am, Central Baptist church, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. Complimentary first class. Ph Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Friends Of The Library Our AGM is at Greerton Library Meeting Room at 10am. Michelle Anderson will update us on developments for the new Central Library. Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry. Phil Green 549 5344 Katikati Toastmasters Find Your Voice Katikati Toastmasters meets 1st 3rd & 5th Thursday at 7:30pm at Katikati Community Centre Beach Road Katikati. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939 Kickstart Toastmasters Find your voice, learn to speak with confidence. At Alimento Cafe, 1st Avenue, Tauranga, 7-8:10am. Ph Brian 0275 432 777 Mainly Music Music & dance for preschoolers, Mums & Carers.$3 per family. Morning tea provided 9:30-10am. Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. Mount Art Group Interested in painting or drawing, any medium & all levels? 9-1pm St Peters Hall, Victoria St, Mt Maunganui. New members welcome. Ph Rita 542 2070 Narcotics Anonymous Closed Men’s meeting, every Thursday, 7:30-8:30pm,
Waipuna Park Hall, 25 Kaitemako Rd, Welcome Bay. If using drugs is causing problems, ph 0800 NA TODAY Salsa On The Strand Come have some fun with a FREE introdution to Salsa @8:30 & social dancing from 9pm at La Mexica on The Strand. Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, Kizomba, Merengue. Square Dancing Fun Easy walking dance, learners welcome. Club night 7:30pm. Frontiersmen’s Hall, Elizabeth St, Tga. Ph 578 6516 or Facebook, Orange City Squares Rounds Sunshine Sequence Dance Group Learn dancing at a friendly club. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Avenue, 7-10pm. $2pp includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Taoist Tai Chi Katikati Beginners Class: 5:30-7pm, at Memorial Hall, Main Rd, Katikati. Come along & join any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 Taoist Tai Chi MtMaunganui Beginners Class 6:15-7:45pm, at 345 Maunganui Rd. Come along & join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga Beginners Classes 1-2:30pm & 5:30-7pm, at 15 Koromiko St Judea. Come along, join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 Tauranga Citizens Indoor Bowls Starts 1:15pm. New members welcome. All ages. Ph Andrew 021 0298 5047 Tauranga Model Railway Club Meets every Thurs at 7:30pm cnr Mirrielees Rd & Cross Rd. Ph Mike Oldfield 926 9198 for details
Friday 28 September
Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting
10am, Tauranga Central Bapist Church. 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
Alcoholics Anonymous (Open Meeting)
Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting every Friday Night 7:30pm at Hamner Clinic 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone). Ph 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance. Arataki Artists Group Every Friday morning 9am-12pm at Arataki Community Centre. Occasional tuition with local artists. Paint with friends. All levels welcome. Ph Chrissy 572 0818 Chess Tauranga Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length
games. Ph Werner 548 1111 http:/www. westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Death Cafe Come & discuss death. A monthly facilitated meeting gathering with no agenda but the attendees. 10-12pm at Papamoa Community Centre. Julie 0274205375. https://www.youtube.com/watc h?v=fhCzN75xSKA&feature=youtu.be Discovering Religious Diversity Tauranga Moana Interfaith Council are offering Discoveirng Religious Diversity: Contemporary Beliefs & Practices. To register go to www.rdc. org.nz/classes Embrace WCS Dancing? Learn West Coast Swing. Smooth, fun & modern dance. 1st Class Free. 7pm at KJ Studios (8/47 Waihi Rd, Judea, behind Supercheap) Vero 021 191 1601 embrace.dancing@gmail.com Find Your Suffrage Ancestor Join the Papamoa Genealogist group at Papamoa Library from 10am & focus on locating your ancestor’s signature on the 1893 Women’s Suffrage Petition.
Genealogy Research Assistance Members of the
Papamoa Genealogy Branch of the NZSG will be at Papamoa Library 10am-12 to assist people with their family history.
Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Yatton St, Greerton. Names in by 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. Ladies Singles Hilda Hewlett Camellia Planting Join MP Jan Tinetti at 1pm as she plants three ‘Kate Sheppard’ camellias in memory of early aviator & aviation entrepreneur Hilda Beatrice Hewlett (1864-1943) Narcotics Anonymous Open meetings every Friday 7:30-8:30pm, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. If using drugs is causing you problems, ph 0800 NA TODAY Taoist Tai Chi Papamoa Beginners Class: 9-10:30am, at 242 Dickson Rd Papamoa. Come along & join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga Beginners Class: 9-10:30am, at 15 Koromiko St Judea. Come along & join in any time. Great for stress, balance & flexibility. Friendly group. Memberships from $19 monthly. Ph 578 6193 Tauranga Orchid Show Massed display of flowering plants, plants for sale, growing advice, repotting demonstrations, cafe. Free parking. Tauranga Racecourse, Cameron Rd. $3 entry (under 12 free).
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Keep it cool this summer Got slippery concrete? Summer is on its way, and now is the perfect time to start thinking about ways to keep cool and enjoy summer. One of the ways to stay cool and fresh is with an efficient heat pump from HAS Heatpumps. Give Alex Glover at HAS a call and he will give you a free quote as well as advice on the best heat pump solution for your home. HAS Heatpumps has been installing and servicing heat pumps in the Bay of Plenty and greater Waikato area for more than 13 years, and the experienced team can recommend and install a range of residential and commercial heating and air conditioning solutions to fit your individual needs. Enquire today for a
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Your concrete is an important part of your house or business, and when the summer rain rolls around, it can get slippery and potentially dangerous. Mike Keir from BayWash can help.
Cleaning and restoring concrete, pavers and other hard surfaces to their new and original condition is easy for the BayWash team, who use the latest in power-washing machinery and equipment. “We are experts in restoring driveways, patios and courtyards as well as barbecue areas and general house washing,” says Mike.
The company has provided thousands of customised heat pump, ventilation and air conditioning solutions to homeowners, schools and businesses. “We offer specialist advice and quality, professional services at competitive rates,” says Alex. So what are you waiting for? ‘Don’t put up with a sticky indoors this summer. Get in touch with the team at HAS Heatpumps at: www.hasheatpumps.co.nz or call: 07 542 0380.
Mike Keir from BayWash can get your concrete looking new again.
BayWash uses rotating surface cleaners with multiple spinning jets spraying out water to ensure the most uniformly clean surface. “These cleaners help avoid ‘zebra striping’,” says Mike. BayWash also offers a fantastic house cleaning service and carries a variety of biodegradable chemicals to help remove tougher stains, debris, and mould. “We believe in protecting our environment so we only use chemicals that are biodegradable and non-hazardous,” says Mike. The BayWash team also offers waterblasting, cleaning and mould removal for both commercial and residential customers. For more information call: 0800 422 922.
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Need a loan? We’ll get Get on the the money phone! moving! 0800 34 62 63
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174 DEVONPORT ROAD, TAURANGA | (07) 578 7717 Terms and conditions apply. Subject to Linsa Finance lending criteria and responsible lending guidelines. All loans must be approved and drawn down in our branch. Establishment and account maintenance fees apply. FSP 176104
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07 543 3151 www.hopefunerals.co.nz
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Todd Muller MP for Bay of Plenty
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Simon Bridges MP for Tauranga
Connect with your Electorate MP To schedule a meeting with your local MP, Contact Todd 07 542 0505 todd.mullermp@parliament.govt.nz Contact Simon 07 577 0923 taurangamp@parliament.govt.nz Funded by Parliamentary Service. Authorised by S Bridges and T Muller, Parliament Buildings, Wgtn.
SPACE? Ideal as an extra bedroom or home offic Three convenient sizes: standard 3.6m x 2.4m - $75pw large 4.2m x 2.4m - $90pw xtra-large 4.8m x 2.4m - $110pw Fully insulated with lockable ranchslider, large window, power, security lights, curtains, carpet, smoke alarm & even a small deck. Minimum 6 month rental period. Visit our display cabin at: 17 Plummers Point Road, WHAKAMARAMA or 159 Jellicoe Road, TE PUKE or call for a free brochure.
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ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120
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MATURE LADY REQUIRED to share modern 3-bedroom home. Quiet street, fully furnished, walking distance to Bayfair. References required. $260pw, power inc. Ph 021 264 1975 WANTED TO RENT, professional couple, both engineers, seeking long term rural accommodation in the Tauranga area. Please contact Caitlin on 027 912 1614
bible digest
NEVERTHELESS, I WILL bring health & healing to it; I will heal my people & will let them enjoy abundant peace & security. Jeremiah 33:6
book sale
BOOKS WANTED FOR Tauranga Harbour City Lions. October Sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre, Payless Plastics, Cameron Road, Mobil cnr 10th Ave/Cameron Rd & Mobil Brookfield. No magazines or encyclopedias. Ph 07 576 7105
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COMPUTER GETTING you down? Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s tuition, or advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you. Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078
curriculum vitae
CVs THAT STAND OUT. Don’t let your C.V. get lost amongst all the others. Get the WOW factor. A C.V. For You can provide you with a personal and professional touch. From scratch or update existing ones. Check out samples on www.facebook.com/acvforyou or Ph/text on 021 27 27 912
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A1 HOME & GARDEN SERVICES Tree pruning, weeding, hedges, waterblasting, home maintenance, lifestyle blocks, commercial, rubbish removal. Affordable rates. Ph Philip 027 655 4265 or 544 5591
NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic. Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www. naturaltherapiesnz.com and www. naturalpetremediesstore.com
livestock
AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses. Ph 0800 369 6269
lost & found
FOUND SENIOR GINGER Female Cat, Omokoroa Area, Ref: 133447
situations vacant
QUALIFIED BRICK, BLOCK layer wanted. Own transport. Tauranga, Mt Maunganui based. Working with an experienced team. Interested parties email: kaine@yourhaven.co.nz
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APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician.
BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277
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ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered. Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960
HANDYMAN BUILDING, section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes. Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 HEDGES R US specialise in hedge trimming & shrubs. Also some tree work, topped or removals etc. Quality workmanship guaranteed. Free quotes. Ph Terry 021 192 3159 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior & exterior. Quality workmanship, friendly service. Over 25 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 PAINTER/DECORATOR, interior/exterior. Mature, very experienced tradesman. Excellent quality work guaranteed. Refs available. No job too small. Reasonable rates with no GST. Ph Dave 021 253 0780 or 576 7686 PICTURE FRAMERS, 63 Lemon Grove, Otumoetai. Pensioner rates. Ph 07 576 0657 or 021 862 523
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PLASTERER A1 TRADESMAN with 30 yrs experience. Quality finish with friendly, reliable service. I specialise in interior walls & ceilings with no job too small. Strip your own wallpaper and I will skim your walls ready for a modern paint finish. Repair cracked walls & ceilings using proven carbon-fibre technology. Call Murray now for an obligation free quote 027 266 5657 RENOVATION SPECIALIST, 30years experience, Trade certified & LBP. Let’s discuss your project! Ph 027 414 4753 or email renospec@protonmail. com ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs. Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740
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Country.(Seats Limited) (2) December 22nd-27th - 7 Days – North Island Festival of Lights Christmas Getaway. Please get in contact to register your interest today. Free Door to Door service. Day Trips, Shows & Free beautiful colour catalogue: BOOK NOW:Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email admin@no8tours.co.nz #ZEALANDIERTOURS – 13th October – Explore Awhitu Peninsula & Lighthouse vast panoramas & sweeping coastlines – the journey is as good as the destination! *** 19th October – We all like little surprises – join us on our Mystery Rural Road Trip – where we’ll go ….. only we know. Contact Jan Zealandier Tours 572 4118 email: admin@zealandiertours.com
greerton
12C PEMBERTON CRES, Sat & Sun from 8am. Rimu table (good quality), beds, household lot. Everything must go!
JUST $20+gst with FREE signs & price stickers!
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TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857
FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: bookings@no1thestrand.co.nz or www.no1thestrand.co.nz
NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB, Comfortable Luxury Coach - Small Group. Join our Club today for Free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. (1)October 23rd-31st -9 Days – Southern Circuit & Westland Mountain
WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450
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33 GLOUCESTER RD, Somervale Retirement Village. Sat 9am-2pm. No early sales please. All sorts! Fundraising for disability dogs.
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tippi cushion
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forst jute rug black - med*†
retro flip clock - 37cm retail $299ea
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replica yanagi butterfly stool retail $399
vcool armchair retail $2299
myles 3 seater sofa retail $5999
hot price now $159
hot price now $1299
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79 elizabeth street, tauranga auckland | tauranga | hamilton | nelson | christchurch | queenstown | dunedin *terms and conditions: discount is taken off the full retail price and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. the offer excludes clearance, seconds, elements range and pelle protection plan. furniture and large accessory items are not kept in stock in store, orders can be placed for such items and a home delivery or a hub pick up fee will apply to these items. delivery times and fees will vary, ask a staff member for more details. stock may vary from store to store. some products may require assembly. while stocks last, orders can be taken on some of our stock items. nood reserve the right to change or withdraw this offer at any time. offer ends 23 September 2018. finance conditions: * 20 months no payments and no interest (“payment holiday”) is available in-store on flexi payment plans. offer available 17 august – 23 september 2018. excludes online purchases. minimum purchase $499. annual account fee of $50 applies. new q cardholder fees - $55 establishment. existing q cardholder fee - $35 advance. standard interest rate, currently 25.99% p.a. or 22.95% p.a. (depending on the card), applies to any outstanding balance at end of payment holiday. payment holiday period may vary depending on cardholder’s payment cycle dates. lending criteria, fees, terms and conditions apply. rate and fees correct as at date of publication, subject to change..