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Latest scientific reports are a frightening statement on indifference to plastic. The world apparently throws away rather than reuses three quarters of all the plastic ever produced. And the equivalent of a garbage truck-load of plastic has been dumped in

the ocean every 38 seconds over the past decade. “You know, we have got generations to come after us, and we are leaving them one heck of a mess,” says Bex Billington (pictured) of The Daily Café in Te Puke where they are valiantly driving change.

The café is one of nineteen businesses in Te Puke pledging their allegiance to Zero which aims to eliminate or reduce the amount of single use plastic in their lives and businesses. Read the full story on page 12-13. Photo: Daniel Hines.

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They do protest too much This week has been characterised by some strange and unusual protests.

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For example, we had Greenpeace activists scaling a building in Wellington to express their angst at the appearance of an exploration drilling rig. This monst osity is in New Zealand to find gas to fuel th world’s power-hungry empire building. I actually really enjoy the Greenpeace protests. The whale p otests were epic, the nuclear testing ones are the stuff of legends. More recently, it has been all about scaling corporate offices a hanging big banners. Those guy are really sporty. Personally, I’d be looking around for someone to rescue me before reaching the firs floo , such is my love of heights. While many of these actions taken by Greenpeace activists over the years have been hugely worthwhile, protesting against gas is a bit like protesting against energy efficient light bulbs. nergy efficie light bulbs still use energy, just not as much as incandescent bulbs. Gas is a fossil fuel, it produces CO2 when it’s burned but at far lower levels than coal or oil, for the amount of energy produced. It emits the least CO2 of any fossil fuel. If every country used gas instead of coal in its boilers and generators, that would result in a massive reduction in greenhouse emissions. Large developing economies, particularly in Asia, rely heavily on coal to grow their economies. About 70 per cent of China’s energy is derived from burning coal. The quickest, easiest and mos realistic way for these developing countries to reduce greenhouse emissions is to use gas instead. In New Zealand we have a fully developed first world economy and e should be aiming higher than that. We could and should achieve 100 per cent renewable energy in the near future.

We aren’t far away from that now. But turning our backs on gas, at this particular point in time, is simply ignoring the big picture in order to make a statement.

Sizing up the issues

The e has also been the curly issue of Milton Wainwright who took a chainsaw to a carving a few weeks back. Milton, who rather ironically owns the Woodville Organ Museum, didn’t like the oversized genitals. This eek the offended iwi Rangitane says th statue’s mana has been desecrated and it needs to be re-carved. You can’t just stick another one on, apparently. It doesn’t work like that. The fig e is a welcome from Rangitāne

size between this feature of the Rarotonga carvings and the Maori ones I’ve seen. I posed this question to a mate of mine, who is of Tuwharetoa descent – What happened in the years since the islanders first set sail for these sho es? Now, this guy is as sharp as a tack and he pointed out firstl , that in Rarotonga they are prone to embellishing things and, if there is a diffe ence it can only be due to the Pakehas jumping into the gene pool. That o viously struck a chord with this particular gathering and all I was left with to defend myself was Michael Angelo’s David. Now there’s a man who didn’t exaggerate.

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to people hiking the Manawatū Gorge Reserve walking track. But Milton says the carving is an aff ont to decency and people shouldn’t have to be hit between the eyes with such things, in public places. He also says the proportions exaggerate the truth. This also needs to be filt ed through a global lens and you don’t have to travel far to put the whole thing into perspective. In Rarotonga you can’t walk 100 metres without stumbling upon an oversized phallus. These things tra el halfway down the legs of most carvings. You can also buy carved appendages separately in most of the local shops, in varying sizes. What struck me was the diffe ence in

Back to climate change, which seems to be all anyone wants to talk about these days. I guess we do only have the one planet. The e is a chap called Ollie Langridge who has been hanging around on Parliament’s lawn, every day, for more than 70 days. The father of five says he felt utterly compelled to take action out of concern for his children. He had been distracted at work by the United Nations Biodiversity Report, which said 200 species were becoming extinct every day. He intends to stay there until a national “climate emergency” is declared. This is a ery trendy concept these days with quite a few regional councils, including our own one, declaring a climate emergency. I must admit I have absolutely no idea what that means. What I do know is that declaring something and doing something are two completely diffe ent things. I guess sometimes a good protest is one that gets us talking. So feel free to send your opinions to letters@thesun.co.nz.

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Bills keep on coming “I have been through the grief and stress,” says Tauranga widow, Wendy Painter. “Now I am angry.” Seems the telecommunications multinational Vodafone, may have bought itself a scrap, because even at 81 Wendy has attitude. “What else can I do?” asks Wendy. Then she steels herself. “I know exactly what I can do. I will take the urn with Robbie’s ashes into their Devonport Road shop, plonk it on the counter and say: ‘see if you can get your $5 out of him now’.” That’s because Vodafone keeps invoicing her late partner, Ian “Robbie” McGuiness – a well-known and likeable character of this parish, snooker player and inveterate letters-tothe-editor writer, who died exactly a year ago. And despite his widow’s best efforts to prove Robbie is deceased, the bills keep coming. Vodafone HQ in Auckland told the Weekend Sun it was “sorry to hear this. “We have clearly fallen short of providing Mrs

Painter with good customer experience during a difficult period for her.” It apologised for any inconvenience and distress. “That’s the third apology I have received but I just want action because the latest account was a threat.” “Just a heads up,” says Vodafone politely in its latest bill. “Your account is in credit (by one cent) and has been inactive for at least six months.” As Wendy points out, there is a very good reason for that. “If we don’t hear from you, there will be a $5 monthly account administration fee starting from next month. “If we don’t hear from you…” Such a nonsense, according to Wendy. That’s what upsets her. “I am 81. I am a widow again. And I don’t need to be harassed like this. ” She has called Vodafone in Auckland and told them they were sending invoices to a dead man, that there was no account. “They even apologised, said it shouldn’t have happened and won’t happen again.” But it did – five accounts over five months. Wend visited the Vodafone outlet in Devonport Road several times. “They said they would fix it. Vodafone is now reassuring her she won’t be charged for a service, Mr McGuiness’s account has been closed and she will receive no further communication from Vodafone in his name. Now she’s lost Robbie, she’s packing her memories and is off to a retirement village in the Northland fruit bowl that is Kerikeri. “There’s no reason to stay. “But this Vodafone matter is something you don’t get over easily. I know as soon as I move, Vodafone gets the chop.” No forgiving, no forgetting.

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Ball of fi e

A “ball of fire” was see speeding across New Zealand’s skies on Tuesday evening. People in Tauranga caught a glimpse of the event while at a public meeting at the Tauranga Astronomical Society. It’s been described as looking like a Guy Fawkes sky rocket with an orange tail. David Greg says the spectacle was visible for about 14 seconds, across the western half of the sky. The event was recorded at 6.38pm. “The meteor, or possibly space junk, travelled from about true north to south at an altitude angle of about 45 degrees across the western half of the sky.”

Closed walkway

The Harbourside walkway in Tauranga remains closed and doesn’t look to be re-opening any time soon. It was announced back in April 2019 that the walkway joining The Strand waterfront with the Matapihi Rail Bridge and Harbourside restaurant area, would be closed to allow contractors to undertake repairs to the wooden walkway. TCC’s manager for property services J.D Thomas says the walkway was initially closed before Easter to allow contactors to undertake repairs that were expected to take only a short time. “However, the contractors found that the walkway’s substructure is in worse condition than originally thought.”

Pollution risk

Judy’s mission to Parliament Papamoa’s Judy Killalea is off to Parliament next Wednesday to continue her mission to get after hours accident and emergency care funded for Papamoa. Following her husband Michael’s death in September 2016, Judy collected 2500 signatures for a petition asking for an A&E in Papamoa East. In the petition, Judy wrote: ‘Papamoa is one of New Zealand’s fastest growing areas with increasing numbers of young families and senior residents’. “Part of what I’m going to say to them is that people were told before they moved into Papamoa that a hospital was going to be built there, but now that’s not happening,” says Judy. “And we need an after-hours medical centre. “The population of Katikati, Te Puke, Tauranga to Papamoa is all being serviced by one place – the Tauranga Hospital.” She also plans to meet with Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller and List MP Angie Warren-Clark. “I think Judy is quite right to demand it and demand it with some ferocity,” says Todd. “It’s just simply unacceptable when you consider that other cities of smaller size have more A & E’s than we do,”Todd says. “From Katikati to Paengaroa you’ve got 2nd Ave that is open until 9pm, otherwise you go to Accident and Emergency at the hospital. It’s completely unacceptable for a city that is twice as large as it was when Second Ave first opened more than 2 years ago that we still only have the same options. “We are so out of whack relative to the services that other cities have and this simply has to be done. The DHB delivers overall health provision in the city and in my opinion is overall accountable for delivery of health services.” Judy’s petition to Parliament was tabled in Aluminium Awning Specialists

A car found in the water in the Maungatapu area has been deemed a pollution risk by the Bay of Powdercoated Aluminium Plenty Regional Council and was towed out on Construction Tuesday afternoon. Designed for Coastal areas Representatives from Rowe Motors helped fish th B.O.P / Waikato wide car out and say it was just another day at the office Curved - Flat - Gable options Regional Council Urban Industry and Response team leader Chris Brewer says the council became FREE QUOTES aware of a vehicle in the estuary after it was reported to the Pollution Hotline. “Staff investigated and deemed the vehicle to be a pollution and safety risk, so requested Rowe Motors 021 0227 4245 to remove it when it became accessible at low tide.”www.undercoverindustries.co.nz

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March 2019. Labour List MP and Papamoa resident Angie Warren-Clark agreed with the need for the after-hours service. “Papamoa is the fastest growing suburb in the country, and we seem to not have the infrastructure that we need,” says Angie. “For example we don’t have an ambulance service. We don’t have a staffed police station overnight, and I think that as a community we need to be looking at including an after-hours service. “We need a 24-hour service.” BOPDHB portfolio manager primary care Andrea Baker says they were “well aware” of the population growth in Papamoa and has

been engaging with a range of stakeholders on access to health services in that area. “Based on the volume of presentations, there are significant questions about whether a 24-hour Accident and Emergency Clinic in Papamoa would be sustainable. “The DHB is currently working with the district’s Primary Health Organisations to introduce the Healthcare Home concept with selected GP practices,” says Andrea. She says there are two GP practices within the Papamoa/Te Puke location in the first tranche of Healthcare Homes, rolled out Rosalie Liddle Crawford this month.

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Lessons still learned Tutor Chris Waihi and student Shaun Hutton in the trades centre automotive workshop.

EmployNZ is taking over a series of free courses from the Salvation Army within the Bay of Plenty. Salvation Army recently decided to discontinue these courses nationwide as part of a nationwide restructure. Tutor Chris Waihi has been teaching the auto-trades course for about 18 years now, initially through the Salvation Army and now through Employ NZ. He says the courses are a crucial alternative for some young people, as the mainstream schooling system doesn’t work for everybody. “Something is lacking in the school system that these kids just don’t pick up on. “Yet they will come here and turn up every single day. The difference is these guys want to learn automotive. “These courses are so important, because if they don’t go to school, and they’re not in a place like this, where do they go?” EmployNZ spokesperson Justin Morris says the closure of the courses had the potential to affect current students’ and their ability to complete their qualifications. It would also have left them in position of uncertainty about their future. Chris says there is no thrill bigger than his graduates gaining employment.

“It’s the reward. If these kids can get from me to an employment situation, they can stand alone, and they are set for their future. “It’s priceless aye, such a wonderful feeling. “I just found out one guy who graduated recently was employed by a concrete outfit. It’s not in th automotive industry, but I know he will crack it. “He was such a good listener.” EmployNZ programme manager Belinda Garner emphasises that these students tend to be more suited to a more pragmatic approach to learning. “School doesn’t work out for everybody, there are times where students need a more hands-on approach to learning, and that’s what our trades centre offers. “These students are getting the skills they need here to go straight into employment, or higher education.” Justin says the free courses are now available for people of all ages 16 and up, and they have incorporated NCEA Level 2 into many of the programmes. They are also focussing on introducing courses that are based around where there are industry skill shortages. “We have been able to provide our rangatahi with opportunities for work in the community, that the Emma Houpt community needs,” says Belinda.

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Homeless shelter considered Milo Night organisors Tracey Carlton and Pip with Rotorua man Tiny Deane.

Tiny Deane has already opened up three homeless shelters in Rotorua and Taupo, and now he’s considering a night shelter in Tauranga. “Tauranga locals and even my trucking friends say that I should start something here because homeless people are everywhere. “They’re even in Mount Maunganui, Papamoa, Greerton and of course the CBD. “It’s really about community, council and stakeholders in the city coming up with a solution that benefits Tauranga for the next five years, an working together collaboratively, the homeless problem could be solved quite easily.” Tiny, who founded Visions of a Helping hand charity with his wife Lynley Deane, is looking for commitment from people within the Tauranga community to help him run a shelter. He says it would be a struggle to run an additional shelter on his own, and needs to ensure there is correct support in place to execute it properly. “There’s a number of people that have stepped forward to help. It would be near impossible for me to run this shelter, but setting it up is something that I could do with passionate people beside me.” Tiny says that the shelter would need to facilitate a

large number of both men and women. “It’s coming up with a property that can sleep 50-plus people that ticks the right boxes for council consents and the public “It’s never going to be an easy fix, but can we make it as smooth as we want it to be. “Ignoring the problem and putting a ban in place is not going to solve the problem. “They have human rights and need our help.” Tiny is currently busy helping out Housing First in Rotorua, but Tauranga hasn’t slipped his mind. “I never forget Tauranga. Tracey and those guys from Milo Nights are doing a great job.” Tauranga Labour MP Jan Tinetti says before bringing in an additional shelter, it is important for the city to take stock of where they are at within the homeless space. “I think Tiny does amazing work, but we have a lot of people out there doing incredible work. “It’s really important that we come together as a city, before we look at bringing something else in and adding another layer, and look at what the actual issue is as of today. “We know there is an issue, but we need to know the extent of it, what’s working and what’s not working, what are the different groups involved in this space, and is this the right next step.”

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Let’s dare to dream It’s a construction site but looks like J.R.Ewing’s backyard in ‘Dallas’, TV’s saga of the amoral oil baron.

Peter Kageyama talks urban revitalisation. The drilling rigs dominate the skyline at the top of Devonport Road on the old Farmers site, constantly grinding away into the substrata, not for black gold but for piles, all 5000 of them, 65,000 lineal metres of piling. “Hey, it tells us something is going on,” says Peter Kageyama. He’s an American community and economic expert, a lover of cities. He offers fresh perspectives on how councils and citizens can better engage “and create loveable places” to live, work and play. And he’s offering up some of those perspectives to The Weekend Sun during a casual observational wander around Tauranga’s CBD, a downtown in transformation. “There may be inconvenience with noise and trucks. But intuitively as human beings, we like activity. “The psychic message, the emotional message here

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is something good going on, something positive.” Good and positive is a $130 million spend on the old Farmers site - 12 storeys, 8000 square metres of retail space, 23 townhouses, 96 high-end apartments and 322 carparks sitting atop that 30,000 cubic metres of concrete currently being pumped into those 27 metre deep piles. “Having another few hundred people living in the CBD will fundamentally change the place,” says Peter Kageyama. “Instead of just being for a few tourists, this will become someone’s backyard.” And those people will want to do ‘good stuff’ in their backyard. “They will want local restaurants, they will want local shops and unique experiences, stuff that locals like and want.” And he shares a secret. “Tourists like what the locals like.” If those residents in the new Farmers building go down The Strand for a barbecue, tourists will want to do it, if they are sitting on a blanket having a picnic across the road, tourists will want to do it. And Peter Kageyama sees past the fact that Devonport Road is a desolate retail strip… ravaged by the malls and a proliferation of ‘for lease’ signs and scaffolding. He can only see drilling rigs, concrete trucks, cranes and diggers and feel excitement. “And then in 2020 or 2021 it suddenly opens up and people will stop and say: ‘wow, that’s cool’. And a year later it will feel like it’s always been there.” And he’s effusive about Our Place – a temporary jigsaw of container space offering food, workshops, retail and entertainment. “Love it, just love these kinds of things.” Repurposed shipping containers are the kinds of things that make downtowns vibrant according to Peter Kageyama. “This is why we come downtown. “It’s not to go to the bank. I can bank anywhere, banks do nothing to create character downtown.” He says go to the malls for the big box and national chains. “It’s nice knowing those are there. But all these individual homegrown shops are absolutely the character and local flavour of the city and the best businesses for downtown.” A place you can stop, fossick, eat, drink and reflect, a social space. “Exactly.” And while it’s been mulled over whether a university has a place downtown, Peter Kageyama is widely enthusiastic. The full version of this story is on www.sunlive.co.nz. More CBD stories on p8-9

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Tauranga’s skyline is growing fast Tauranga CBD will look quite different in five years wit hundreds of millions of dollars being poured into new buildings. Priority One CEO Nigel Tutt says the future for the CBD is bright, however, it will experience ‘growing pains’ while it develops. “There will be a lot more people working and studying in the CBD.

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“Increasingly, you will see more of these people living in the city centre with more apartments and townhouses. “Lots of people in and around the CBD will mean there will be a good vibrancy. The biggest challenge will be getting the community’s head around the intensification. Tauranga City Council mayor Greg Brownless thinks the upcoming developments will help transform the

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The new 12 storey Farmers building.

CBD into a destination people want to visit. “It will make it a more pleasant place to come, people will see it as a destination to come back to. If the CBD is doing well, I think that’s good for the city as a whole.” Greg says, in particular, the Farmers Tauranga Development will be a massive attraction bringing people to the CBD. “When it comes, it’s going to have not only shops, but people living there, parking, and food places. “Those seem to be the things that attract people, that’s the difference I think Farmers will make.” Downtown Tauranga spokeswomen Sally Cooke says new developments will be game-changers for the city centre, particularly the apartment development on Cliff Rd. “Latitude Apartments is notable because it will continue to build the availability of inner-city living opportunities. For our city centre, we need more people living and working in the CBD. “Inner-city living will create a new culture that has the potential to add a new dimension and vibrancy to the city centre. All of the significan

Latitude Apartments on Cliff Rd.

developments in our city centre at the moment send a strong signal of the confidence placed i our future.”

Farmers Tauranga Development

This $130m development on the corner Devonport Road and Elizabeth St is well underway, with the 12 storey building expected to be completed in 2022. Retail, residential and dining spaces are being combined, aiming to ‘pump life’ back into the CBD. It includes 8000 square metres of retail stores spread across two levels, along with a dining precinct, 24 townhouses and 96 apartments in two different towers. Confirmed retail stores at the site so far are Farmers, Whitcoulls, and Stevens.

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Another upcoming development that merges retail and residential spaces, the $50m project on Devonport Rd is expected to be completed in 2020.

Latitude Apartments

The $30m Cliff Rd apartments are due for

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and more mega builds on the way Harington St Transport Hub.

completion in October this year, and ninety per cent of the 28 units have already sold. The six-level development designed by Ignite Architects provides views across the Tauranga Harbour to Mount Maunganui and is so centrally located, you can walk to The Strand in three minutes. Latitude Apartments includes a range of one, two and three-bedroom units, with three large penthouse apartments also available.

Tauranga City Council administration building

The $23m civic administration building on Willow St will be where Council services operate from, where you can visit the customer service centre, or attend Council meetings. General manager strategy and growth Christine Jones says the project approval is still to be confirmed and there is no current start or completion date.

Harington Street Transport Hub

Construction of the $20m transport hub started in June last year, and it is now 50 per cent complete. It is expected to be fully built-in autumn 2020.

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The space will provide 250 bike parks, 550 car parks, 53 motorbike parks and electric charging points for cars and e-bikes for commuters travelling to the CBD. Manager transportation Martin Parkes says the hub has the potential to cater for the end-of-trip travel needs for over 800 people across a range of transport modes.

Bay of Plenty Regional House

The $20m refurbishment is at the end stages of development, set to be completed in October this year. The general office building will have civic facilitie for council meetings and is focused on creating a dedicated BOP Civil Defence Emergency Management Group space. Te TuarÄ manager Annabel Chappell says the completion of the site will consolidate Western Bay staff into one office for the first time in ears. A coloured glass faĂ§ade has been included in the exterior design to reflect the hues of Tauranga Moana.

Durham St and Durham Lane

The $10m revitalisation of Durham St and Durham Lane is being built to work alongside the new

University of Waikato campus. The project will be completed in October this year. Community services general manager Gareth Wallis says the upgrades to Durham Street and Durham Lane align with the objectives outlined in the Tauranga City Centre Spatial Framework to create better streets, spaces and access to the water, and better pedestrian and cycle connections that will make a real difference to the city centre

Quest Apartments

The $5.7m development on 71 Devonport Rd is set to be completed next month, on August 15. There will be a total of 42 apartments available, which include a range of studio, onebedroom, and two-bedroom units. Quest Apartment Hotels group general manager Adrian Turner says the building is owned by a single owner in its entirety, so the apartments are not for sale individually.

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Burn out in the atmosphere A “ball of fire” was seen speeding across New Zealand’s skies on Tuesday evening. People in Tauranga caught a glimpse of the event while at a public meeting at the Tauranga Astronomical Society. It’s been described as what looked very much like a Guy Fawkes sky rocket with an orange tail. “I saw the final half of its fiery pat after hearing others gasp and say: ‘wow, look at that!, says David Greg. David says the spectacle was visible

for about 14 seconds, across the western half of the sky. “We had our public meeting at the observatory from 6pm. “A large number of us, including myself, saw the meteor. “I checked the time immediately after and it was 6:38pm. “The meteor, or possibly space junk, travelled from about true north to south at an altitude angle of about 45 degrees or so across the western half of the sky.

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disguising it, they’re hard work to get house trained.” So the puppy-raisers see them through the difficult times, like parents with a recalcitrant teenager, and when they come out well-adjusted young adults, they hand them over for the business end of training, six to eight months of more extensive training for the assistance role they are likely to perform. But handing Kevin back? – surely it’s like surrendering a child for adoption. “I have this kind of throwaway line that Kevin could spend the next ten years with boring old Bill, or he could go and do something useful.” Funny and self-effacing. “Yeah, it does mask what you’re actually feeling, you grow very attached, and you know when you get to that stage, it’s a very loveable well-behaved dog you are about to give up.” So, what’s in it for Bill? “Well you have to love animals first and foremost. “But the reason you do it is you know Kevin will make a difference to someone’s life. You would have to examine your sanity if you wanted to continually raise pups for no good reason.” He uses another analogy to explain coping with handing back. “I tell people, and again it’s a bit tongue in cheek, if you remember when you were young and you got a new girlfriend and you weren’t the one that was dumped. It was a lot easier. “So just focus – because the pups are demanding, and while you do miss a dog, you’ve just got to focus on what you’re doing in the moment. “That helps me with the transition.” There’s a delightful family synergy at play here. “I had Kevin’s Dad.” Kevin is Bill’s fourth charge, the fourth time he has offered welfare, development and early training to an assistance puppy. Kevin’s got his own personality – pushes the boundaries, a bit noisier but already responsive to Bill’s voice. Assistance Dogs NZ has its annual appeal from August 5-10. And they’re always looking for more people like Bill Simpsons to train dogs.

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Now it’s the other way round. Up the road and right at the roundabout, they’re making coffee – the aroma is trance inducing and draws you to the front door of The Daily café. They’ve also made some serious choices here. “We encourage customers against a sippy, or takeaway cup,” says Bex Billington of The Daily. “Get a kept cup or a boomerang cup, which means that they can borrow a cup. If it’s returned, great, if not it’s also fine.” They’re donated. “And it means one less take away cup going into landfill. That’s one cup out of the 295 million cups of takeaway coffee believed to be produced in New Zealand each year. The coffee isn’t a problem, the single use cups are. Do those sippies get the officia glare at The Daily – are users branded pariahs? It comes down to relationships, communication and education. “In most cases we would ask if there was a reason they prefer a take away cup and we would tell them we are a café that promotes environmental awareness,

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“Yes, there” says Bex. Like the sleeve holding the takeaway coffee cups. She’s not shy of the truth because The Daily is fighting back. “We have starte challenging our suppliers, saying: ‘you can’t bring stuff to us in big plastic bags. Can we have it in a paper bag or a crate?’” They started arguing health and safety issues but The Daily argued back saying it was okay with that. “Sort of pushing their policy a little bit. Now we are receiving things in crates or paper bags. So they are not bringing as much plastic to our doorstep.” They’re also trying to give back boxes that food comes in so suppliers can then reuse those boxes. “So it’s not just minimising what comes in, it’s reusing what does. This is not difficult or new at Th Daily – it’s been part of the café culture since it opened. So it’s a case of educating and pulling people along on the journey. It’s all second nature to Bex Billington, who’s from Sweden. “Sweden’s had zero waste for a few years now. I grew up recycling and being really mindful of what we consume and where it goes.” “But people here often stop and have a little frown when you have that conversation with them. They haven’t even considered that coffee cup or plastic bag would be something that goes into a landfill. And that’s wha blows my mind a little bit.” Perhaps New Zealand is not as far ahead in terms of how we view the environment and recycling and consumerism. But there are lessons, Swedish lessons, now Te Puke lessons to be learned. “We have generations to come after us and we are leaving them with one heck of a mess,” says Bex.

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They drink it here and drink it there A beer brewed in Mount Maunganui is a ‘popular drop’ for train commuters in the central Netherlands, the brewers have discovered.

The brewing team at craft brewery Funk Estate was surprised and delighted to find that one of their sour beers is going down well with train travellers in Utrecht.

The Funk team pictured at the brewery (from left) Jordan Evison, Shigeo Takagi and Dylan Shearer. The city is the Netherlands fourth largest and it is a major hub for rail transport with intercity services connecting other Dutch cities. “We became aware of the popularity of our Jungle Boogie sour beer after noticing a growing number of reviews on a craft beer review app, Untappd,” says CEO Jordan Evison. “It appears that there is a culture among train commuters to share interesting craft beers during their journeys – and Jungle Boogie is one that travellers are trying – and liking.” Jungle Boogie has been rated well more than 2500 times on the review app and has been rated very favourably time and time again,

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The man for a mission A Tauranga soldier has been recognised by the New Zealand Defence Force for his outstanding contribution to New Zealand’s training mission in Afghanistan.

Major Elmiger has made an “outstanding contribution” in Afghanistan.

Major Bevan Elmiger received recently a Chief of Defence Force Commendation for his role as a key member of a multinational mentoring effort at the Afghan National Army Officer Academy, near Kabul The commendations are awarded for performance well above that usually expected of a person performing their role. The Academy is considered to be the premier tactical-level officer training establishment developing effective junior leaders in the Afghan National Army. It has trained more than 4200 Afghan Army Officer Cadets since 2013, including 242 female officers Major Elmiger’s citation notes that while at the Afghan National Army Officer Academy in 2017 he introduced changes resulting in a noticeable improvement in the standard of instructors and provided a higher level of basic training to the cadets. He also helped ensure the Academy’s chain of command applied greater rigour to the management of cadets’ performance to increase the quality of students being commissioned. His hard work encouraging sound record-keeping meant the Commandant of the Academy was able to require additional training of poorly performing cadets, which represented a breakthrough in the mentoring effort at the Academy. Major Elmiger’s performance throughout his lengthy deployment was described by his superiors as “hugely impressive”, and did much to enhance the reputation of the New Zealand Defence Force. Major Elmer, who lives in Wellington but calls Tauranga home, joined NZDF because he saw the military as a solid career and felt he would be doing something that he would be proud to be a part of. “I was looking for a challenge and joining the NZDF was something I never thought I would do growing up,” he says. Career highlights include being deployed as part of the first company group to go back to East Timor in 2006 and training with a variety of foreign troops, including Russians, Chinese, Vietnamese and South Koreans, in Pune.

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Punters turn out for cycleway There was obviously a need. The n w 1.5 kilometre Plummers Point Connection cycle and walkway from Omokoroa Esplanade to Lynley Park Reserve pulled in 2254 users last weekend – 1403 cyclists and 851 walkers. The lummers Point shortcut to Plummers Point Road had drew 468 people – 386 cyclists and 82 walkers. On Saturday morning more than 200 people on bikes and scooters joined representatives from Western Bay of Plenty District Council, the NZTA and Tauranga City Council at the opening of the latest segment of the Omokoroa to Tauranga cycle and walkway. Pirirakau Hapū, who have been involved in the project, blessed the new link. The mokoroa to Tauranga cycleway is a $13.02m project funded by the Transport Agency $8.05 million, TECT $1 million, Tauranga City Council $1 million, the New Zealand Community Trust $1 million and the Western Bay council $1.81 million. The ma or of Western Bay, Garry Webber, claimed the Plummers Point Connection to be an exceptional section of the route. “It is a lovely scenic pathway,

Cyclists pour out along the new section of the Plummers Point cycleway. made up of new and existing off road shared paths and local road connections – and it provides the link with Huharua Regional Park.” It’s one of three stages to be completed - ahead of the project’s overall completion, including the final tate Highway 2 bridge clip-on cycleway

over the Wairoa River. It’s planned to have that finished y Christmas.” The NZ A’s Rob Campbell, says it is creating more opportunities for cyclists. “The const uction will encourage more people to choose to walk or cycle to work, school, the shops, and for recreation.” A total of $33 million will be spent on walking and cycling projects in the Bay of Plenty before 2021.

No re-opening date for Tauranga walkway The Harbourside walkway in Tauranga remains closed and doesn’t look to be re-opening any time soon. It was announced back April 2019 that the walkway joining The Strand waterfront with the Matapihi Rail Bridge and Harbourside restaurant area, would be closed to allow contractors to undertake repairs to the wooden walkway. Now two months on, and the walkway is still closed. Tauranga City Council’s manager for property services J.D Thomas

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“How they beat us is how we turned round and beat them last weekend. “It was great.” There’s another incentive for success. Dan Holmes runs his own scaffolding business and employs several of the Otumoetai Eels players. “He jokingly tells them if they don’t turn up and if we don’t win they won’t have jobs,” says Grant Sundborn. Regardless of outcome for the remainder of the season, Grant Sundborn says Eels have sent a message to the Waikato Rugby League that they are ready to play. And The Eels have the symptoms of finals fever already

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Te Puna players and fans celebrate. Photo: Peter White.

Sometimes sporting outcomes give the impression of being influenced by a higher power. Te Puna may well be thinking their tipuna (ancestors) played a part as they won their first Baywide Premier Championship title last Saturday in the club’s 100th year. As sporting scripts go it takes some beating. Te Puna were too strong across the park in beating eight-time champions Tauranga Sports 23-10 at a packed Maramatanga Park that just exuded community spirit and atmosphere. Wairoa Bridge was decked out in black and blue balloons by 9am and roadside signs on the way to the park made the visiting supporters and players acutely aware they were entering a cauldron of staunch support. Tauranga’s large contingent of supporters added plenty to the occasion and their young team exceeded expectations by making it all the way to the final. Te Puna’s fine captain Kaydin Budd made mention in his celebratory speech of the advantage his side had from losing last year’s final to Te Puke Sports Tauranga began strongly and jumped out to a 7-0 lead but by halftime Te Puna were up 13-10 with

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Kollective opened by Governor general Tauranga’s co-working space, The Kollective, has been officially opened by Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy. The Kollective hub is changing the way we work, with a focus on collaboration, sustainability and wellbeing. Lead coordinator Gordy Lockhart says the space is where people can come to work, collaborate and share ideas while having fun. Five years ago, Gordy says the TECT board were looking at how to make connections in the social and community services sector, and came up with The Kollective. He says it's different to a library, as The Kollective should have a lot

of atmosphere, hubbub and many things going on. “We encourage people to be loud, and people should be laughing, and I think that’s half of the joy of being here.” For those who are self-employed or who have a small business, working at The Kollective is a great alternative over paying rent for an office, as well as being good for their mental health. Gordy says a number of people work from home, and by getting out of their working home environment, they can connect with people and create new ideas. “You look at the statistics, a lot of small business and charitable organisations have people working from home, and that’s advantageous in many ways, but

Governor general Dame Patsy Reddy (centre) opens the new co-working space, The Kollective, in Tauranga. equally it can be the leading cause of many mental illnesses. It’s a major to be able to talk to other people and be in the same space.” Collaboration and connectivity are crucial to The Kollective’s success and Gordy says by having non-for-profit and for-profi

organisations surrounded by each other, it is very beneficial “The general principal is that not-forprofit and for-profit organisations ca learn from each other, you know can we get a mix of organisations here that works for the benefit of them all “Surely there’s an environment where we can help each other out for the betterment of the whole?” Since opening in October 2018, Gordy says The Kollective has proven to be very successful. It has about 60 per cent occupancy. “I’d imagine at the end of this year we would be at the point we want to be.” He says initially people are often hesitant to work at The Kollective due to privacy or the loss of client data, however there are significant measures throughout the facility to protect

worker’s concerns. “One of the coolest things that I love are the meeting pods, so there is that idea you can have a meeting in a public space, but because of the sound insulative properties of the furniture, you can’t be heard during these meetings.” The Kollective has five different membership types; Te Kotare, Te Kahu and Te Korimako which are resident memberships, meaning members will work within the building regularly, and have access to a fixed or flexi desk on casual or more permanent basis. The non-resident memberships, Te Kotuku and Te Kereru, are for organisations with regular meetings, or for people who are wanting to work at The Kollective and there is no need for an admin base.

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Generosity after firewood theft Terry Sullivan is all smiles after a generous community replaced his stolen firewood

Terry Sullivan was left in the cold last week after thieves stole all of his dry firewood. Now, Terry’s wood shed is full to the brim again. The 67-year-old lives alone and is in a wheelchair after having his leg amputated. He also had a stroke six months ago and has ulcers on his other leg, which might have to be amputated soon. Since the stroke he has felt the cold a lot more and has started lighting the fire earlier this winter. Sometimes he keeps it going all day. Terry and his friend Derek Renz got in contact with SunLive on Wednesday last week to share that the wood had been stolen. Terry says he didn’t think it would come to much but Derek encouraged him to speak out about what had happened. The story went live just before 7am on Thursday last week, and by 12pm people had already visited Terry and lent a hand filling up his shed General manager for Mobility Equipment and Services Deb Chaney was just one of the many who got in touch with Terry. “We service all mobility equipment for the Ministry of Health and Accessible in the Central North Island.

“I have 12 technicians that travel throughout the Bay and beyond servicing equipment and Terry is one of our valued clients,” says Deb. “When I read the story Thursday morning there was no way I was going to let him struggle if I could help. “It was easy for me to organise and pay for, rather than adding stress and anxiety for Terry. It takes a village to care. A bit of love goes a long way. “Terry is a lovely man and was very humbled that we and others helped him,” says Deb. Terry says everything that happened last week was very overwhelming. “I didn’t know what to expect really, but there are some good people out there.” While SunLive was visiting Terry last Thursday afternoon, Good Neighbour brought round at least 10 bags full of kindling to help Terry out. They also brought around a boxful of food that was full of goodies. “Thank you to all the people that have been in touch, it’s much appreciated and I don’t know what I can do but maybe one of these days I might be able to help somebody,” says Terry.

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Minister vows to fix ‘broken’ sector Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is one of 16 New Zealand Industry Training Providers that will merge into a single entity under a massive overhaul of the industry.

With the polytechnics and technical institutes facing what one commentator called a “perfect storm” of demographic shift and government policy changes, Education Minister Chris Hipkins released his proposal to strengthen the

‘broken’ sector on Wednesday. The proposals would also see industry and employers have greater say over the sector, as well as more distance and ‘blended’ learning. Chris says the proposal is not about job losses and there’s no recent advice on how many staff would be affected. “At a time when we’re facing critical skill shortages, too many of our polytechnics and institutes of technology are going broke,” he says. “The strong labour market is encouraging young people to move directly into the workforce rather than

Toi Ohomai is part of sweeping changes in the tertiary education sector. continue in formal education, when it needs to be smarter and accommodate both. “And our system isn’t geared up for the future economy, where re-training and up-skilling will be a regular feature of everyone’s working life. “Instead of our institutes of technology retrenching, cutting programmes and closing campuses, we need them to expand their course delivery in more locations

around the country.” The proposal would see 16 New Zealand Industry Training Providers brought together as a single entity called New Zealand Institute of Skills & Technology. The new organisation would be able to address local skill shortages through ‘regional leadership groups’ to look at local needs. The funding system for vocation education would be unified, and roles would be redefined to exten leadership roles for the industry and employers. “The development of courses and programmes would be consolidated, improving consistency and freeing up resources to expand front-line delivery,” says Chris. “There will be more sharing of expertise and best-practice, and more use of online, distance, and blended learning.” The proposals were “ambitious”, as they had to be, he says. “We cannot continue to tweak the system knowing that the model is fundamentally broken, and isn’t delivering our workforce the skills that they need to thrive.”

New EV rules would make cars unaffordable I visited a top performing car yard in Mt Maunganui recently. There were hundreds of cars on the lot. Many of these would incur a price increase of up to $6350 if the Government’s new tax on vehicles goes ahead. I have been a strong advocate for electric vehicles and I have owned two. When I was the Minister for Transport, National’s policies saw the number of EVs on our roads jump from 1406 in May 2016 to 14,867 in June 2019. We are a country that needs bigger vehicles. They are essential for our farmers and tradies.

Penalising those that don’t have other options is unfair. If you are a mum with three kids and three car seats, you can’t travel in a Suzuki Swift. Many families are struggling to make ends meet and buying a newer car is not possible. This is another example of the Government penalising hardworking Kiwis with an illthought-through policy. The Government is finding

creative ways of introducing taxes as ‘small fees’. This Government is trying to sell the policy as ‘revenue neutral’ but figures show that even if the uptake of low emission cars doubles, it will still result in almost half a billion dollars more being taken from Kiwi families. Setting aside the big numbers, the true cost here is the extra few grand a mum and dad with three kids will pay for a used seven-seater van, just so a banker can buy a cheaper Tesla. We need to incentivise, not penalise.

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Hospice making history “Fortunately Jack was able to come Waipuna Hospice launched into its 30th home after the weekend in hospital, anniversary celebrations last Friday, with key and Pat was so thrilled about this.” A manager was appointed in 1996 figures coming together to reflect on drivin and a professional palliative nursing forces behind the hospice growth.

Puna Station Road. Between 2003 and 2004, the third crisis hit. There was simply not enough money to continue to fund the in-patient unit, and Waipuna Hospice was in real danger of having to close its doors. The BOP community rallied and provided tremendous investment in Waipuna Hospice to ensure the essential specialist care and support services would continue to be provided to those facing life-limiting illness. Richard says the whole development of the Te Puna site has only been made possible thanks to community donations. “Not a dollar of government or DHB funds have been used to provide this facility. “From that first meeting and our first volunteers, first staf member, first shop, first inpatien unit to where we have come today a specialist health care provider with 145 staff, and nearly 800 volunteers.” Waipuna Hospice will be shortly announcing events happening throughout the year to celebrate 30 years. For more information, email: communications@waipunahospice. org.nz

service was established. Original committee members, life members and board members got together at the afternoon tea, where Waipuna Hospice CEO Richard Thurlow acknowledged the volunteers who helped get the hospice off its feet. It is actually just over 29 years since the first public meeting for Waipuna Hospice on June 30 in 1990. But the hospice plans to celebrate its 30th year in style. Waipuna Hospice volunteers at the drop-in centre Original committee on Cameron Rd in 1991. chairperson Betty Owen says more than 100 volunteers Demand once again grew and the attended the meeting, the consensus being that villa was unable to cope with the there was a real demand for hospice services in the number of people requiring specialised Bay of Plenty. palliative care. “There was a feeling in the city at the time that this Veta May James invested in was something we really needed to have. Waipuna Hospice by giving a sizable “Health services were changing, people were more gift to the hospice. honest about the fact that there was terminal disease. In 1998, Waipuna Hospice was able “We were in a position to say that people really to move to its current location on Te wanted palliative care in the community because it made life easier for the patient, and also for family members of that person. “We were very lucky, our volunteers were happy to give their time and their efforts to do this sort of work.” Initially, volunteers worked alongside nurses out in Phone: 06 357 3619 Mob: 027 269 4277 the community from a villa on Cameron Road, Email: margaretjjones13@yahoo.com owned by the hospital, which eventually became the 2019 SOUTH ISLAND TOURS drop-in centre. The first crisis of ‘supply and demand’ presented 19 DAYS SOUTH ISLAND TOUR itself as a need for the service grew rapidly. 13 October 2019 COST $3,900* This crisis was met by Pat and Jack Jenkins who *FAREWELL SPIT TOUR INCLUDED IN COST left a bequest in their will for the specific purpose of 2020 SOUTH ISLAND TOURS continuing hospice services within the community. Pat saw the need for hospice services after Jack, who 20 DAYS SOUTH ISLAND TOUR was terminally ill, passed away at home with support 16 March 2020 & 15 April 2020 COST $4,000 from nurse Una Davison. Una says before returning home, Jack spent an 2020 BAY OF ISLANDS TOUR unhappy few days in the hospital, calling his wife 14 DAYS BAY OF ISLANDS TOUR asking to be bought home. 10 May 2020 COST $3,500 “I happened to be the only nurse that went to Jack because we only had him for a few days. Check us out Cost of tour based on twin share. “He rang up on Friday when he was in the hospital on Facebook! For an itinerary please ring MARGARET and was crying on the phone. Pat rang me at home www.margaretsgoldentours.com and she said that Jack wants to come home, can we get please get him home.”

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The proposed new pedestrian route through the new Bayfair flyover public and contractors. “This route removes the need for them NZTA’s decision to scrap a new to over-engineer an underpass to sit under Ross I’Anson, Acting Director of Regional Maunganui Rd pedestrian underpass the ramp. Relationships Central North Island at between Bayfair and Matapihi has “At 90m it would be longer; however, the NZTA, says he would take it to senior cost would be significantly less,” says Steve management to consider. drawn some flak. “I received a quote for a 90m underpass, Steve says the underpass was a need, not a The underpass project, by government three meters wide and two meters high made want, and that NZTA had to consider other agency NZTA, raised eyebrows when of precast concrete delivered to the site for routes because they were effectively severing forecast costs blew out from $13m to $33m; $261,290 plus GST. Matapihi from Bayfair. leading to its cancellation. “Some underground services would need “People need to walk, cyclists need to Councillor Steve Morris is now proposing to be moved which could push the cost get to town and NZTA’s fall-back a more affordable solution. into seven figures, but this is far more cost position of multiple pedestrian crossings “The NZTA project had the underpass effective than NZTA’s $33m solution and into a roundabout with stop lights going right under a 6m high ramp for the even the original $13m solution.” calls into question whether the $120m new Bayfair flyover. Steve says the height and width could be Baypark to Bayfair link will do much to “It’s no wonder the costs of engineering increased to suit at little marginal cost. ease congestion.” a solution, with the weight of all that Multiple pedestrian crossings and stop Steve suggests other proposed solutions earth on top of the underpass, became lights to replace the underpass as proposed such as a pedestrian overpass would cost prohibitive.” by NZTA. more, and either be located further away At a council meeting this week, Steve At the meeting, Steve asked for NZTA to from Bayfair or need such long ramps as to proposed an alternate route under the new provide the council with its options analysis put people with disabilities at risk which is Maunganui Rd roundabout which would sit for different locations for the underpass so that it could be examined by the council, the why he favours an affordable underpass. under the aerial portion of the flyover

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Safe arrival after engine failure It was a bumpy and noisy ride for passengers on an Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Tauranga last Friday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the airport just before 1.30pm, after reports a plane needed to make an emergency landing. One passenger aboard the flight, Bridget Fraser, says it was quite noisy at first before it came across the

intercom that there was ice somewhere on the propellers. “About 10-15 minutes after that, there was a bang on the left-handside of the plane and the engine had stopped working. “We were sitting on the right so we didn’t see the propeller stop, but I think others who were on the left saw it stop.” Bridget says she found the Air New Zealand staff very informative and the air hostess was calm. “They went up and down the aisle a

An Air NZ plane lands at Tauranga airport on Friday with just one engine operating. number of times letting people know what was going on and talking to people. “I think everyone on the plane was pretty calm and there wasn’t any screaming.” When they landed, Bridget says they saw four ambulances, four fire engines and police cars at the airport waiting on standby. She says they were also told they would be greeted by someone from Air New Zealand and that they were welcome to attend a de-brief meeting. “At the de-brief, a lot of the passengers applauded

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Growers now await the fruit fly update Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller says the last thing kiwifruit growers want is an infestation of the Queensland fruit fly A male Queensland fruit fly has been disc vered in the Auckland suburb of Devonport. Biosecurity teams are setting more traps there. The e are now legal controls to restrict the movement of fruit, vegetables, compost and green waste out of Devonport. Todd says fruit flies a e a severe threat to our export economy. “It’s serious and I would expect MPI to be treating it as such,” says Todd. “I would expect them to be prioritising that work above pretty much anything else. “But to MPI’s credit, they have good surveillance

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Spotlight on Tauranga from China Tauranga mayoral candidate Tenby Powell is in Hangzhou, China this week attending a meeting of international business leaders and discussing key issues which could have flow on effects for the city Tenby’s attending the ABAC or APEC Business Advisory Council meeting - the privatesector arm of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation which advises country Leaders and other APEC officials on business issues. Tenby says the two key topics are strengthening the participation of women in business and enabling technology to drive increased connectivity. “They’re front and centre at the meeting in Hangzhou,” says Tenby, an ABAC member representing New Zealand.

In 2017, Powell and colleague Stephanie Honey led a study conducted by the USC Marshall School of Business throughout the 21 APEC nations which revealed two key issues. “The study showed that digital is a must-have, not a nice to have, for businesses of all sizes, with those smaller businesses who are digitally engaged outperforming their non-digital competitors by an order of magnitude. The second key issue was a greater need to encourage and support women-led businesses. “Women approach wealth distribution through communities differently to men. And given most SME businesses are privately owned, women ownermanagers have a direct impact on community building via their business network,” says Tenby. As chair of the government’s Small Business Council and an advocate for small business uring

the past 15 years, Tenby says the conversations and outcomes that will take place, while on the global APEC stage, have the potential to flow down to our regional economy. “Tauranga is a strategically important city due to its forecast population growth, as an epicentre for entrepreneurial innovation, and having our most efficient port. This makes us ideal for incubating new export businesses, leveraging all the natural assets of the Western Bay of Plenty,” he says. “It is an enormous opportunity and a great privilege to shine a spotlight on New Zealand and Tauranga in China this week. “My various government roles have been enormously important to me and will allow me to bring both depth and diversity of leadership experience to the role of Mayor of Tauranga if elected,” says Tenby.

Call to support Port of Tauranga Tauranga mayor, Greg Brownless, wants the government to support New Zealand’s busiest Port. “The productivity of the regional economy is impacted by the ability to get products to and from the Tauranga Port in a timely manner,” says the mayor. So the government needs to invest in the regional transport network to improve the efficiency of moving import and export goods. Port of Tauranga operates two wharves - one in Tauranga (Sulphur Point) and the other is in the Mount. The Mount wharf alone handle 53 per cent more cargo than the Ports of Auckland and 252 per cent more than Port of Napier. The Port of Tauranga supports local, regional and

national economic growth and acts as a gateway for goods going to overseas and local markets. Delivering products to the world’s markets is the backbone of the New Zealand economy. Investments through the Provincial Growth Fund, particularity in the East, will increase volumes of product exported through the Port placing increasing pressure on already constrained transport corridors. Mayor Brownless wants to work with the port and government to explore options to improve the transport network, for the benefit of the country’s economy. “I have the support of my regional colleagues, who agree that the links are critical to the economic well-being of their local communities, and New Zealand as a whole.”

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Jessica Wylie from Aquinas College is the 2019 winner of the Battle of Gate Pa Commemoration Writing Competition.

Local historian Buddy Mikaere presented Jessica with her prize at the school assembly on Tuesday morning. “I did some research on the battle and last year in English we’d studied Wilfred Owen and his war poetry and I really liked that,” says Jessica. “I was inspired by him in the New Zealand context and was trying to write

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the research I’d done in in 2014 when we had the his words.” 150th commemoration of Buddy addressed the both battles - the Battle college students with of Gate Pa and also the a brief outline of why battle here in Te Ranga. he had started the “This poetry competition. competition is part of “You have the special an ongoing effort to privilege of being close to raise the profile. I think a famous historical site in it is important that we terms of Tauranga’s history, as people in Tauranga and with the Te Ranga battlefield just Jessica Wylie. the Tauranga region have a up the road here,” says Buddy. knowledge of our local history. “Over the last few decades we’ve been “As a historian it’s my belief that you trying as a hapu to raise the profile can’t go forward into the future unless of our local history. This had a boost you have a really good grasp of where you came from and how it affects our lives today.” Following Buddy’s presentation of the award, Jessica read her winning poem ‘Te Ranga Remembers’ to the school assembly. This is the second year that Buddy has run the poetry competition, in partnership with Aquinas College, and it was a joint initiative with the Social Science and English Departments. Aquinas College is located between the Battle of Gate Pa and the Battle of Te Ranga sites. “Knowing the significance of this site and the history of it is important to us,” says Aquinas College deputy principal Kurt Kennedy. “May we long continue this partnership with Buddy.” “I’m hoping that this will start a tradition so that it carries on,” says Buddy, “and that every year people will know that Aquinas has a poetry competition. “I’d like to also extend it further to others from the local schools.”

Cold lilac light Filters over rugged trenches Shovels’ steady rhythm Cut at the earth Misty dawn surrounds the troops, 600 strong 1200 feet marching in sync A battle cry breaks the calm thrum of digging Soldiers appear, bearing down on the iwi Cries of fear pierce the air as the blue army descends A frantic rush, panic, mad scramble for weapons Men swarm the land Crack! Crack! Crack! Shining rifles spit bullet Bang! Bang! Bang! Rusted muskets return fir Artificial noises turn more human The crack of a head against a gun Grunts of pain and wails The sickening squelch of a spear through fles Bare chests stained crimson Flax skirts swishing angrily Navy wool smeared in gunpowder Brass buttons wrenched from uniforms Wooden patu clash and splinter Sharpened swords spray blood Two sides blur into one The fighting continue Close and personal A fight for vengeanc A fight for whenu But then they start to fall Man after man from the iwi Left motionless

Bullets winning over spears Lead over wood The rest turn and fle The British give chase Victory coursing through their veins Bare feet move soundlessly over the forest floo Heavy boots slap in pursuit against fallen leaves Trees snatch at clothing Branches scratch at skin Hammering horse hooves join the chase Mixing with the pounding of blood through ears Of terror Of triumph An all consuming symphony Over 100 Maori fallen 13 British lives lost Next morning comes Dawn light more grey Same pain penetrating both camps Same hatred of the war just fought Both sides feel the losses See gaps where friends should be Both hear echoes of ringing gunshots Smell gunpowder embedded in skin Both taste the memory of coppery blood Seeping into the earth Ensuring Te Ranga never forgets -Jessica Wylie

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New study into effects of early eating habits Taste preferences start to develop solids, could help form better eating habits in the future. early in life and can influence The study is being led by PhD food choices in the future. candidate and registered dietitian Now, a new Massey University study is investigating how exposing babies to a variety of fruit and vegetables when they first move to

Jeanette Rapson, who wants to know if early exposure to vegetables during complementary feeding (when babies begin to progress from breast

milk or formula) will improve the chances of children liking vegetables. “In New Zealand, suggested first foods for babies include vegetables, fruits, meat and commercial infant foods like baby rice,” says Jeanette. “During this critical window, repeated exposure to a variety of tastes may be a successful strategy to promote vegetable intake amongst children. “It is important that children eat plenty of different vegetables

and fruits to ensure they are getting the vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre needed for growth and development.” Few studies have investigated vegetables during complementary feeding, especially in New Zealand. “The aim of our study is to compare two different

feeding regimes which differ in the types of vegetables and fruits they provide. “We will also examine the mother’s diet during pregnancy and breast feeding, as these may have some impact on the taste preference of their child,” she says. “The results of our study may contribute to recommendations around first foods for babies in New Zealand, and worldwide.”

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Survey reveals our appetite for eating insects When it comes to eating insects, New Zealanders like them crunchy and if given a choice would opt to eat a black field cricket before other creepy-crawlies, according to a new AgResearch report that explores the nation’s appetite for insects. The rown Research Institute surveyed 1300 New Zealanders to assess which native insects respondents would be most likely to consume to test the market potential for each

insect as a product. The su vey found participants are more likely to eat given the choice - black field cricket nymphs and locust nymphs, followed by mānuka beetle and then huhu beetle grubs. For the record participants said they would least like to consume porina caterpillars and wax moth larvae, which suggests we are more open to eating ‘crunchier’ insects, as opposed to the softer ‘squishier’ insects, reinforcing that texture is an important factor influencing decisions to consume insects. The su vey also found females are more neophobic (less willing to try new

food) and less willing to eat insects, recording higher levels of ‘disgust factor’ among females who also referenced food safety concerns and the lack of any nutritional benefit as other barriers Sixty per cent of survey participants thought eating insects would be a more environmentally sustainable option that eating beef, lamb, pork and chicken produced from traditional New Zealand farms. AgResearch is a leader in bioproduct research and insects are an excellent source of protein and healthy fats, with high levels of vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids. Despite this, in Western societies, insects are not seen as appropriate or appealing food. AgResearch scientist Penny Payne who led the survey component of the research says the reasons behind this are culturally and socially complex, but tend to orient around psychological barriers such as disgust toward insects as food, poor presentation of insects as an appealing food choice, and lack of familiarity.

“Most Western countries people may associate insects with connotations of pests and disease transmission, due to this being the most common way they are portrayed. However, insects can also be highly beneficial ”

AgResearch scientist Penny Payne led the survey component of the research.

The best meats for your braai Africa has all the big game – lions, elephants, hippos and the All Blacks vs the Springboks. And with that big game on this weekend, now is the time to stock up on South African treats. “We’re inviting all the South Africans (and anyone who likes South African cuisine) down to the Aussie Butcher to see our range of treats made by our resident South African,” says the Aussie Butchers’ Jason Pears. They’ll have a huge range of ‘lekker’ treats such a boerwors, biltong, drywors, cheese grillers and more. “Come down and grab your braai necessities now and celebrate the big game this weekend,” says Jason.

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Heat pumps funded by the Government Grants for energy efficient heaters are now available as part o the Government’s Warmer Kiwi Homes programme which aims to make homes warmer and more energy efficient Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods says the grants will cover two-thirds of the cost of efficient wood burners and heat pumps, up to a m ximum grant of $2,500. Home insulation has also been funded through the programme since July last year. To be eligible for insulation and heater grants, homeowners must have a Community Services Card or live in a lower-income area. In most cases homes will need to have ceiling and underfloor in ulation installed before qualifying for a grant for a heater. Eligible homeowners should take action if they don’t have insulation or a wood burner because there is likely to be high demand for grants for heaters.

Keeping the heat in the house Consumer NZ testing reveals the right curtains and blinds can keep your home warm and comfortable this winter Consumer NZ’s latest test of window coverings finds installing well-fitted curtains and blinds will go a long way towards keeping heat inside your home. A well-insulated home can lose about 45 per cent of heat through its windows. That drops to 30 per cent for an uninsulated home (but that’s only because more heat disappears through the roof and walls). The right window covering will stop nearly two-thirds of that heat from going out the window. Honeycomb blinds were the star performer – they retained more than 60 per cent of the heat lost through a bare window. Air is a good insulator, as long as it’s not moving, and the honeycomb structure creates a large, still air gap between the cold windowpane and the warm inside air. If you prefer curtains, Consumer NZ head of testing Dr Paul Smith says you were best off going heavy and long. “Our test shows heavy lined curtains are better than the coated thermal-backed types and, for the best result, you should fit them down to the floor instead o stopping them at the sill,” he says. Regarding blinds, Dr Smith says it was essential they were fitted properly “You want them close to the window and within the frame – aim to minimise gaps at the top, bottom and at the sides. Honeycomb blinds topped our test, but we found roman blinds and roller blinds were effective as well, as long as they were fitted correctly.

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“Even venetians worked – but keep those slats closed,” he says. “However, regardless of personal preference or budget, any curtains and blinds are better than nothing. If you’ve got any uncovered windows, put up something.” Consumer NZ also investigated a few cheap “hacks” to improve your curtains this winter. While it wasn’t the most convenient solution, hanging a blanket behind curtains lifted heat retention dramatically. Even easier, but less effective at keeping your home toasty, was rolling up a towel and placing it on top of the curtain rail. To make the best use of your curtains and blinds, Consumer NZ advises people keep them open during the day over winter to make the most of the sun. Close them as soon as the sun sets to trap as much heat as possible. You should also fix any draughts in the windows – you can detect them with a lit candle. To see the full results of Consumer NZ’s curtains and blinds test, check out the June/July issue of Consumer magazine or visit: www.consumer.org.nz.

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Consumer NZ measured heat loss through an aluminium-framed single-glazed window, fitted to a mini-room inside our Thermal Comfort lab. The lab temperature was reduced to 4°C to simulate a chilly winter night, while an electric heater inside the mini-room beavered away to maintain a temperature of 20°C. The different window coverings were tested for at least three hours and we measured the total power usage from the heater, along with the difference between indoor and outdoor temperature.

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Call for clarity on end of tenancy property condition The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand called for clearer guidelines earlier this month from MBIE Tenancy Services as confusion continues to arise around the obligations in relation to the condition a property must be left in when ending a tenancy.

An example is whether tenants need to clean items such as the carpet or the oven before departing a tenancy, whether picture hooks need to be removed and the time frames in which the cleaning needs to be undertaken once the tenancy has ended. Under the legislation, tenants are required to leave a property “reasonably clean and tidy” however, this does not mean being cleaned to professional standards. “Where the confusion arises is the difference between what a landlord or property manager determines to be reasonable and what a tenant believes is reasonable - and these two views

naturally tend to differ in around 90 per cent of cases,” says REINZ chief executive Bindi Norwell. “From a landlord’s perspective, if they’ve paid for professional cleaners to clean their investment property between tenants, when the new tenant leaves, they expect and assume that the property will be left in the same condition. It’s also about the timeframe in which the cleaning needs to be undertaken, as this can be compounded when the next tenant is due to move in and there is still cleaning to be done,” she says. In Australia, the rules are more specific than they are in New Zealand and stipulate for example that when a tenant leaves a property that the property needs to be professionally cleaned and that receipts are required as proof. They also stipulate that picture hooks need to be removed from walls and the holes are filled in

“Unlike in Australia, where the rules are much more prescriptive, there is no ‘yard stick’ in New Zealand as to what actually constitutes being reasonably clean and tidy. If landlords/property managers and tenants had an actual check list, then everyone would know exactly where they stand,” says Bindi. “If we had a more specific regime in New Zealand we wouldn’t end up in these situations where people’s views differ so significantly. “Additionally, it would also be of significant benefit t the Tenancy Tribunal which is currently clogged with cases about cleaning.” Where confusion also occurs is that some property managers, in many cases those who don’t belong to an industry body, insert clauses into contract to include

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Salvation Army pushes Kiwi home ownership The Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, Housing Foundation and Community Housing Aotearoa are urging Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to prioritise children. “Kiwibuild was a good idea but its delivery still left home ownership out of reach for most

people,” says the Salvation Army’s Campbell Roberts. “New Zealanders wanted Kiwibuild to help ordinary families.” The organisation is promoting the affordable home ownership initiative KiwiBuy and say the pending reset of the

government’s housing programme is a chance to think bigger than Kiwibuild and it should take the time to get it right. “This reset is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to ‘reset’ the social disaster of inadequate and unaffordable housing in our country,” says Campbell.

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Knowing what could happen if you can’t complete a sale Life can sometimes take an unexpected turn when you’re buying a house. Knowing what could happen to your deposit and sale and purchase agreement if your circumstances suddenly change and you are unable to complete the deal will leave you in a much stronger position. “There are many ‘what-ifs’ to consider when buying a home and I urge you to talk through your concerns with your lawyer or conveyancer as soon as your circumstances change,” says Real Estate Authority chief executive, Kevin Lampen-Smith. “A sale and purchase agreement is a legally binding contract between you and the seller, which becomes unconditional once the allocated time for meeting your conditions has been reached,” says Kevin.

“Once the agreement for sale and purchase becomes unconditional, then you not only don’t get your deposit back, but also face the likelihood of having to purchase the property – even if you can’t afford to – or having to cancel the agreement and be sued for any loss the seller suffers. So, if your circumstances suddenly change, you’ll need to speak to your lawyer as soon as possible.” Getting finances sorted to buy a property isn’t easy, but understanding the different deposits when you buy a house can help. There are two different kinds of deposits – the deposit you pay when you make an offer and your bank deposit. A buyer will usually be required to pay a deposit when the sale and purchase agreement is signed by both parties. The deposit paid is often about 10 per cent of the total price you are offering – you can negotiate a different rate if you need to –

and is usually held in a trust account by the real estate agent. The real estate agent takes their commission fee out of this amount when the agreement becomes unconditional and the remaining balance goes to the seller. When you arrange a home loan with a bank, you must have a certain amount of funds to use as a deposit – your bank deposit. This deposit will more than likely be different from the amount your sale and purchase agreement

states that you must pay the seller. “It’s very important that you speak to a lawyer before finalising your offer conditions so that they adequately protect you if something that you find out about the property during the conditional period is not to your satisfaction,” says Kevin.

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Use trade dollars to grow your business Maximising cash flow, retaining customers and keeping stock moving are all important elements of any business, so using Bartercard’s cashless currency of trade dollars to buy and sell goods and services can offer a wealth of advantages for business owners.

By operating as a supplement to cash business, Bartercard gives members complete control over which products and services they sell through the network. When you add Bartercard to your business, you are essentially allowing other members to utilise your goods and services with trade dollars, which can help create new business, customer loyalty, and increase profits Through the Bartercard network,

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Friday 26 July 2019

41 news and views for the over 55s

The end of cheque services Recently Kiwibank announced that its cheque service will cease on February 28, 2020. There has been little discussion about this and there’s likely to be a landslide effect. Where one bank goes; others will follow. The banks will all know the numbers of people such a policy will affect. There are multiple thousands of people around New Zealand who use cheques. Kiwibank alone has said of their customers, 5400 write cheques monthly. An important question to ask is: ‘what is the dollar value of these accounts?’ I suspect it will be reasonably low for a number of reasons, including the banks who have already sold older people the loans and mortgages they sought earlier in their lives, and which they would have largely repaid with the accompanying interest. The once good customers risk become dispensable. Don’t believe everything you hear about older people being great internet adopters. Many are, but there are large numbers who aren’t. New Zealand has an ageing population and one thing we need to do is make sure that as people get older their contribution remains valued and they continue to be viewed as vital members of our communities. One of the first things that cuts the rug from under one’s feet is the loss of independence. Our society values independence.

The often gradual but cumulative effects of loss of functional independence has a big impact on mental and physical health. And the more we remove tasks from people the more they become disempowered, disengaged and the more others need to do for them or have oversight of them. Imagine that you look after your own financial affairs, as you probably do. You might only get out on the rare occasion, as you have significant disabilities, however a friend drops by and posts your mail once a week. Your only income is National Super and an accommodation supplement. You manage your own financial affairs via your cheque book, occasional withdrawals from the ATM; and you’re in control. What happens if you can no longer do that? Are you going to get a family member or friend to look after your financial affairs for you (with or without Enduring Power of Attorney)? If you set up automatic payments what happens for your discretionary spend? Will you withdraw and carry around large amounts of cash? Will you be able to get into the diminishing number of bank branches to complete your transactions? How will you feel? I want Kiwibank to remain the ‘people’s bank’ and I want them to reconsider their decision. I don’t think the time is right for many of our current older population. The technology is just not smart enough or cheap enough yet for them. By Eleanor Bodger/ElderNet

Early KiwiSaver access for some people The Government is changing the KiwiSaver rules so that people with congenital life-shortening conditions can withdraw their savings when they retire. Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi says the issue was brought to his attention by Tim Fairhall, a man in his 30s who has Down syndrome. “Tim has a shortened life expectancy, but has been contributing to KiwiSaver for a number of years. I want to see Tim and others like him have the ability to use their KiwiSaver to support their wellbeing in their retirement – which is unlikely to be at age 65.” Kris has been working to broaden access to KiwiSaver for people like Tim, with life-shortening congenital conditions, and has created a new withdrawal category for people in this situation. The new category allows people with congenital life-shortening conditions to withdraw their savings at the point that it makes sense for them to retire.

Friday 26 July 2019

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42 news and views for the over 55s

Home care can support seniors who don’t drive Studies show that giving up driving can have a major effect on an older person’s wellbeing and lead to depression in some cases - but the good news is that there are options to help bridge the mobility gap.

Many older drivers hand in their keys due to declining health but in some cases they are then at risk of social isolation when they have difficulty getting out into their local community and continue doing the activities they are used to. This is particularly true for those living in regional areas. An option for those who have given up driving is to access social support and transport services through a home care provider to do activities that are meaningful to them in the wider community. This can take a variety of forms, including going to group activities, enjoying lunch at a café, going on a walk or help with the shopping. For Envigor Home Care client Cecil Collins, who lives at Seasons Caloundra in Australia, his social support means going on drives around his local area. Driving has always been a big part of Cecil’s life. His daughter Glenda says she has fond memories of her dad taking the family on drives around Sydney when she was younger. “I grew up with a 100 Miles Around Sydney

book and we went every direction. We didn’t have much of a car - we only had a truck sometimes but we would go out as a family, have a picnic and investigate 100 miles from Sydney,” says Glenda. It was these childhood memories of her dad’s love of exploring the countryside that prompted Glenda to mention it as part of her care plan discussion with Envigor. “When we were talking about outings for Dad, I mentioned the driving as it’s so important for Dad to go out and see new things because that’s what he did with us kids - he took us out.” Cecil’s social support visits have helped stop him from feeling isolated and gets him out and about. “Since I’ve been living here, I’ve given up my car. “I had a Subaru Forester and I used to take myself all over the place,” says Cecil. “I get one morning a week, every Monday, and I go out for coffee. I think we’ve been to most of the little cafes around the area.” Glenda says that the simple act of going for a drive and stopping for a coffee gives her dad so much more than you might think. “He’s able to go out, see all the new things that weren’t around when he first moved up - all the development, the roads, the shops, the hospitals. “He likes to see whatever’s happening, even just to go to a building site to see how the buildings are built today, they’re different to when he built so it’s all interesting. “That’s the gem of the outings - to go somewhere. “He’s happy, which makes me happy. He is doing what he did for others. He’s getting it back - which is great! I see the result of that, which is lovely for me.”

Murphy means to make a difference Motor sport legend and road safety advocate Greg Murphy headed to Parliament this week over New Zealand’s “broken driver licensing system”. Murphy, who is meeting with the Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter, says he will raise serious concerns about his experience with the New Zealand Drivers Licensing system

which needs far more resource to provide drivers with a much better “toolbox” of skills including some specific practical training “The message is simple, we must improve how New Zealanders are driving or more people will keep dying on our roads,” says Greg. “Meeting with Minister is an opportunity to talk with her first hand about how and why the system is not working. “As a dad with a son who has

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Friday 26 July 2019

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Knees and hips top list for most expensive health insurance claims Figures released earlier this month by New Zealand’s largest health insurer, reveal that knee and hip replacements top the list of recent claims for surgical procedures made by Kiwis, with a combined value of $ 94.7 million paid out by Southern Cross Health Society. Knee and hip replacements were in every region’s list of top five claims made to Southern Cross Health Society in the last year, except Gisborne, where hip replacements didn’t make the top five In total, more than $47.4 million was paid out on knee replacements and $47.2 million on hip replacements, with colonoscopies coming in close behind at almost $44 million. Skin lesion removals and cataract extraction and inserts followed, with $37.5 million and $28.2 million paid out respectively. Though just 8 per cent (240,000 procedures) of all claims were for elective surgery, they accounted for 70 per cent of overall claims costs, with the most expensive surgery coming in at $211,978, for a spinal fusion. Southern Cross Health Society chief medical officer Dr Stephen Child says that the not-for profit Friendly Society provides cover for about 870,000 Kiwis, which is roughly eighteen per cent of the population, providing huge insight into the health requirements of New Zealanders. The three most expensive claims from the last year were all for spinal fusion procedures. While less common, these procedures are often the most expensive to fund due to their complexity. This procedure type came sixth on the most expensive

claims list, requiring $25million to be paid out to New Zealanders for just 539 spinal fusion surgeries. Stephen explains that claims differ greatly according to age and gender. “We see a lot of claims for tooth extractions from those aged under thirty. As the age of our members increases, we see a lot more of the claims on our top five list - hip and knee replacements, colonoscopies, skin lesion removals, and cataract extraction and insertions.” The data reinforces Southern Cross’ position as an industry leader in paying claims. In the 2018 financial year, for every one-dollar Southern Cross Health Society received in premiums, it paid out 92 cents in claims. This is greater than the average rate of return among other insurers which sits at 65 cents and in some cases, as little as 59 cents. The Society’s Affiliated Provider programme has helped to keep rising healthcare costs in check. Following the last financial year, the programme achieved $91 million in price-related savings over five years

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Friday 26 July 2019

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The Bank of Parents In the current financial climate, it’s increasingly common for parents to assist their children financially in purchasing their first home. Despite Government initiatives such as the KiwiSaver HomeStart grant, the New Zealand property boom is making it increasingly difficult for young adults to manage such a significant investment alone. If you’re a parent wanting to help your child take their first step on the property ladder, it’s important to understand the technicalities around loaning or gifting a financial contribution. A clearly documented set of terms can alleviate any unforeseen future complications and mitigate any potential financial loss. At Lyon O’Neale Arnold we can talk to you about your options for documenting a gift or loan. If there is an expectation that you will receive a share of the home’s value in the event of a sale

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With technology advancing so fast these days, it can be hard to keep up with what is safe online and what is not. Bank of New Zealand wants to help New Zealanders become Scam Savvy and for the week of August 26 will encourage New Zealanders to visit its branches and special locations in malls to learn how to be safer online and avoid being scammed. “Scammers have moved on from marriage proposals and money transfers,” says BNZ chief executive Angie Mentis. “They’re selling fake tickets and subscriptions and mimicking colleagues and friends. They look and feel like the organisations many of us interact with each day, but there are tell-tale giveaways that we want all Kiwis to be clued-up on. “We want the digital world to feel like a safe space for people no matter what they’re doing. Giving Kiwis the confidence to identify and deal with scams will improve their online experience, reduce harm and benefit us all,” she says “Kiwis are losing millions annually to scams, but the financial loss is just the tip of the iceberg. Scams affect people’s relationships, confidence, security and privacy. Scams are opportunistic, they target our empathy for others, sometimes fear and loneliness and our familiarity with frequently visited sites.

“They’re not confined to one demographic, we’re all vulnerable. We want New Zealanders armed with the tools they need to recognise and avoid a scam,” says Angie. During Scam Savvy week, BNZ’s branches and partner centres will host Scam Savvy sessions and staff Scam Savvy Schools in malls, libraries, high schools and universities. The sessions will guide people through the types of scams that typically target New Zealanders via email or over the phone, and show them what to look for and what to do if you are scammed, and when and where it is ok to provide personal data. “At a minimum, we want New Zealanders to know that their bank or any legitimate organisation will never contact you out of the blue and ask for your password,” says Angie. “But, the increasing sophistication of the scams demands a deeper level of awareness and understanding, and this is what Scam Savvy week is all about.” Scam Savvy week is part of BNZ’s Great Things programme to help improve financial wellbeing of New Zealand which includes growing digital skills, sharing financial know-how and apps that help children and teenagers make good choices.

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Friday 26 July 2019

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Time to start taking care of the carers The Government’s announcement that it will make payment rules fairer for parents and spouses caring for elderly, ill, and disabled loved ones has been welcomed by the Carers Alliance, a coalition of 45 national not-for-profits whose networks include family carers.

Co-chair Janine Stewart says the new measures will make it possible for spouses to be paid, and increase the hourly rate paid to family carers from the minimum wage to similar levels as support workers. Parents of high needs children under the age of 18, who must often give up paid employment to provide 24/7 care, will also now be eligible for payment. Families have welcomed another change: that people with disabilities need to act

as the employer of their family carer, a compliance burden that is often untenable. “This is good progress, albeit the changes won’t take effect until next year,” she says. “There are concerns about how people are assessed to receive the payment and this is something that needs further work. The government has said it won’t be changing its assessment process, which is often unfair – it needs to change.” NFPs want clear communications about the changes so families can make an informed decision about whether the new policy will work for them. “There is a lot of detail still to come. “Generally carers have welcomed the proposed changes but we worry that expectations are very high and the reality might disappoint. “Most carers who receive payment get nothing like 40 hours a week,

for example. But the progress that has been announced is a good start to a policy area that has been unfair and has hurt carers for many years.” The Government is currently hosting consultation meetings with carers for a

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Set to gain from new cardiovascular research focus Raising the standard of cardiovascular care in New Zealand’s retirement sector, is the focus of a joint initiative between Ryman Healthcare, The Heart Foundation of NZ and the Christchurch Heart Institute, a University of Otago Christchurch research centre.

Known as CHAMPIONZ, information from the research will provide a clearer picture about the risk of cardiovascular disease in New Zealand’s retirement healthcare sector. Associate Professor Chris Pemberton of the Christchurch Heart Institute, who leads the study, says the residents, the aged care sector, Ministry of Health, general practitioners and the primary health sector in general, will benefit from the findings “As our population ages, the retirement lifestyle and care sector is growing at an ever increasing rate. “We don’t have a very good handle on what the cardiovascular health of the sector as a whole is like, and how this relates to our aging population in general. “Our goal from CHAMPIONZ is to provide an accurate representation of this important area. This is with a view to helping policy surrounding the ongoing cardiovascular needs for retirement village and health providers, at all levels of care.” The Christchurch Heart Institute has started collecting medical data

from residents of Ryman’s retirement villages in Christchurch. The project will gradually roll out to other Ryman villages across the country, with the aim of enrolling more than 1000 participants into the study. Ryman residents who volunteer to take part in the study will get increased awareness of their overall health

new five year Action Plan for the Carers’ Strategy. Payment has been an issue raised by carers at initial meetings and this is unsurprising as economic concerns are common for carers, Stewart says. There are more than 430,000 carers in New Zealand, almost 90 per cent of these of workforce age who must often make the choice between paid employment or providing 24/7 care. Two-thirds of the country’s carers are women.

and possible cardiovascular risk and become more empowered to manage that in concert with village healthcare teams and their own GPs. Funding for the project emerged from a charity partnership between Ryman Healthcare and the Heart Foundation for research into causes of cardiovascular disease.

Friday 26 July 2019

Shuttle volunteers

The St John Health Shuttle will celebrate 20 years of service to Tauranga. Twenty-six drivers have the privilege of getting people to appointments on time, a lifeline for the elderly. For more years than I wish to remember I have been one of them. We have a dedicated team who will do everything in their power to help patients.

The team are all volunteers, their reward is a thank-you for doing the job, rain hail or shine with a smile. At 80+, it’s nearly time to retire, just a few loose ends to fix I will miss the many people that one meets daily to assist. St John is there for you. Demand Government funding for St John? Need a shuttle? Ring Amber: 578 2011. Ron Chamberlain, Tauranga (volunteer).

Thank you Spark What a very fine example of a company Spark is as they have actually listened to, we, the people. The proposed move to try and build their towers on council-owned berms was environmentally unacceptable. Berms are the grass areas outside houses and beside footpaths. The berms belong to the local authority but it is the homeowner who looks after the berm at no cost to the council. Good maintenance helps to improve the neighbourhood as well as the homeowner’s property. It was totally unacceptable for Spark towers, along with their big cases, to be on residential berms. The residents of Omokoroa stood up to Spark and the tower was shifted well behind the Settlers Hall where it does not affect home owners but still provides the service. Because there was nothing in our district plan to stop Spark it was over to the community to negotiate from an environmental, and commonsense position for berms not to be used for such a purpose. Spark was about to make the same Omokoroa mistake in both Te Puna and Katikati, but they have learned from the community that residents were not prepared to put up with them on grass berms right outside their homes. So, the residents of both Katikati and Te Puna are extremely grateful that Spark is listening and now making sure that their facilities, which must be able to service our communities, need to be in places that are away from immediate residential homes. Great! Thanks Spark. When mobile phone towers were first introduced the best places for them were on commercial / industrial buildings or zones or in the back of reserves, and that is still the case. I still say thank you for thinking of the people and making a common sense decision. Margaret Murray-Benge (mayoral candidate) Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

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Netballers deserve more Under-paid - and even unpaid in some cases - I understand. Our netballers – world beaters, what stars, what gracious winners, what a wonderful advertisement for New Zealand sport, despite some drivel from a radio gob in Auckland dismissing the game as a globally insignificant sport Not in New Zealand on finals night – what a spectacle. I understand that online it was the highest read news story of the day, TV audiences surpassed the All Blacks v Argentina (not surprising as it was a woeful spectacle) and up there with the cricket. There were the straight-from-the-heart interviews with the wonder girls – entertainment in itself – a child licking the sweat from her mother’s sweating shoulder – erudite and honest. Nothing like the hideously stilted “proud of the boys” and “110 per cent effort” drivel from our rugby players. Rugby succeeds because it’s professional, money is thrown at it. Even though it too is a globally insignificant sport. There is just one truly global sport and that is football. But investment in netball and netballer. Our world champions deserve more than economy air tickets and part time work to get buy. Iain Goldsmith, Bureta.

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The first flier

been the first person to fly; he was a clever, innovative an resourceful New Zealand aviation pioneer who deserves to be recognised for his ground-breaking and wonderful work in aerial navigation. In this connection it is of interest to note that the Weekend Sun recently reported that Classic Fliers in Tauranga has obtained the true-to-life model of Richard Pearse’s monoplane that has been in the care of the Auckland Museum of Transport and Technology for many years. It is expected that the model will be on public display at the Classic Flyers museum later this year and will be of tremendous interest to the public of Tauranga. Bill Conroy.

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Hydrogen is the answer Gary Southon raises a valid point concerning fossil fuels and our reliance on them, but help is at hand: hydrogen fuel is the future and is here now – see the current advertisement on TV by Hyundai for their hydrogen powered car, and the public release of this vehicle at the recent Mystery Creek was widely accepted by the farming community as being the way forward. Hydrogen and its derived fuel (extracted from water and thus endless supply) is totally non-polluting. Battery driven electric vehicles, EVs,

are a motoring blind alley. They have gained wide massive publicity that cleverly avoids the claimed but untrue range and charging problems, and also completely overlooks the real environmental problems with Lithium-ion battery production and disposal; with a new vehicle life of some 15 years the battery needs replacing after about half of that, so who pays for the new battery at several thousand dollars and disposal of the old one? Go figure. So, relax Mr Southon, help is here. Phil Hickling, Papamoa Beach.

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There has been world-wide debate in New Zealand for a considerable time on the question of whether or not Richard Pearse, a Temuka farmer, was the first person to achieve the miracle of flight. A strong body of opinion supports the belief that Pearse achieved aerial flight a short time before the Wright Brothers. A second school of thought holds an equally strong contrary view. It is known that Pearse carried out extensive experimental work with an aerial contraption near Timaru in the early years of the twentieth century but there is no conclusive proof that he achieved controlled flight prior to the Americans who are credited with the first flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, o 17 December 1903. Without taking any position in regard to the matter, I offer the following comment attributed to Richard Pearse in a letter to the editor of the Dunedin Evening Star on May 10, 1915. In his letter Pearse opened by making the point that the honour of inventing the aeroplane cannot be assigned wholly to one man because it is the product of many minds. He went on to say: “After all there is nothing that succeeds like success, and for this reason pre-eminence will undoubtedly be given to the Wright brothers of America, when the history of the aeroplane is written , as they were the first to actually make successful flights with a motor driven aeroplane. At most America can only claim to have originated the aeroplane. The honour of perfecting it and placing it on its present footing belongs to France”. Pearse then went on to give a lengthy explanation about the technique of wing-warping, the use of the vertical rudder and general balancing of the early heavier-than-air machines. He added that he had developed and patented a balancing system on June 19, 1906, that was similar to that devised and patented by the Wright brothers. Pearse continued: “As Wright’s patent was not published at the time I took out mine, it cannot be said that I copied, and as the principle has been held to be the same it amounts to this: that it is a case of two persons living on opposite sides of the world arriving at the same conclusion; and, this being so, I can justly claim to having discovered it independently”. Richard Pearse concluded his letter in the following way :“As an explanation for inflicting a letter of thi length on you, I may say that my object is to show that New Zealand brains anticipated the essential features of the aeroplane. If I have claimed anything unduly, I want to know it, as I am open to correction. All my experimenting in aerial navigation was pioneer work, and when a history of the pioneers is being written I hold that I am within my rights in asserting my claims”. So there it is then. Pearse states fairly clearly that “The Wright brothers were the first to actually make successful flights with a motor driven aeroplane” Does that settle the issue? Probably not. As far as I am aware Richard Pearce never ever claimed to have

Friday 26 July 2019

The Weekend Sun

Strategies for managing pain via the internet Smartphone apps and pain management websites could fill a significant gap in helping to support the one i five New Zealanders living with chronic or persistent pain, a pain researcher from the University of Otago, Wellington says. Dr Hemakumar Devan, a postdoctoral fellow at the University’s Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, says high quality websites and apps which are free and readily available via smartphones and computers have the potential to help those living with chronic pain conditions, such as migraines, back and neck pain and arthritis. People living with chronic pain - defined as persistent or recurring pain present for more than three months - are commonly managed in primary care or referred to specialist pain clinics where they learn various techniques to self-manage their symptoms on a daily basis. However, Dr Devan says there are many barriers to accessing specialised pain services in New Zealand,

including long waiting lists and the need to physically access services, which can be difficult for those in pain Both websites and apps could complement face-to-face care for people with persistent pain, he says. Dr Devan is the author of two recently published research papers which evaluated the use of best practise self-management strategies in pain management websites and smartphone apps. He analysed 27 websites which offered strategies to manage pain, including pain education, activity pacing, thought and behavioural management, exercises, relaxation/breathing techniques, meditation/mindfulness and distraction techniques. The websites were all developed outside New Zealand and included sites from the UK, Canada, Australia and the US. He rated three: LivePlanBe; MyJointPain; and ACI Pain Management Network as the best at providing information on pain self-management skills. Dr Devan says meditation and guided relaxation were the most frequently included self-management strategies in the 19 pain management apps he assessed. Self-monitoring of symptoms and self tailoring of strategies were frequently included, but few of the apps had features to help patients gain support from others or communicate with their doctors.

How do we judge success? “Success isn’t about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives,” - Michelle Obama. On the surface of it our world appears to encourage us to judge success by how much money we make, the brand name of our automobile, the size of our house, the designer labels on our clothes, etc. A question I like to ask my clients is: ‘what does success mean to you?’. Most of the answers are a variation on the theme about how each person wants to help others, each in their own unique way. Deep down people I meet recognise that success is expressed in the quality of their service and how they relate in their humanity to each other and that this form of success brings true happiness. If you were to write down your definition of success at this moment how would you express it?

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Friday 26 July 2019

The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg52 THE WEEKEND SUN

Searching for life downtown Walking along Devonport Road is a sad experience these days. Perhaps it was a couple of weeks since I’d been in town but a few days ago when I strolled up the once bustling street it felt like a frowzy ghost town. Window after window empty, for lease. On the harbour side of the road there’s bugger-all left any more. Cafés – closed; sushi bars – closed; now even Doug Jarvis The Butcher – closed, retreated back to his safer locations in Papamoa and the Mount. There’s been a butcher’s shop there, half way up Devonport Road since I can remember. Decades. But even an operator as sure and experienced as Doug Jarvis can’t survive downtown Tauranga the way it is now. I miss the butcher. And I miss so many things that used to be downtown when it was still a vibrant city centre. I miss the French Restaurant, Café Versailles, driven out of business by excessive rent increases. What sort of madness is that? Town falls apart and yet the parking charges and rents continue to increase? (I particularly miss Versailles because it was the first place I ever tried the wonderful French soup combination of tomato and banana. Surprising and simply brilliant. Thanks Maurice!)

Economics

I know little of economic matters but surely more help can be given by council or whatever powers that be to the many, many retailers whose businesses are being destroyed by this shiny new upgrade to every second block of the town. It reminds me of an old doctors’ joke about the operation being a success: the disease was cured but unfortunately the patient died. How many retailers need to be put out of business while ‘saving’ the city? But, as they said in Jurassic Park: “The city planners are obviously complete and utter spasmanoids.” Actually, I may have my quotes confused. The one I was searching for is: “Life will find a way. And that certainly seems true for Wharf Street, an area of the town long hobbled by a good but extremely poorly executed idea. In fact the street

is still recovering from its initial lousy design, with those absurd wooden structures that vaguely resemble seats and little snippets of uninteresting historical info. The lights that fell down a couple of

weeks after construction might have flashed things up but they were never replaced. Yet, despite this, and the obvious restaurants casualties – there seems to be another one down every time you visit - Wharf Street is becoming an unlikely home to beer and bluesy music, with the relative placement of two craft beer bars, The Barrel Room and The Hop House, within a few doors of each other.

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Recently The Barrel Room brought The Flaming Mudcats and their irrepressible style of blues down from Auckland and last week The Hop House hosted the debut show from Grant Haua’s new outfit The Grant Haua Trio. Both bars also have sundry duos and soloists at other weekend times while The Barrel Room also delves into poetry nights and quizzes. As mentioned last week on SunLive, Grant’s gig was the first outing for his new electric combo – with Brilleaux’s Brian Franks on bass and Jeff Nilson

on drums – and they were sounding sensational: gritty and funky with a solid foundation from Brian’s driving bass and Grant exploring new musical areas, even getting his Marvin Gaye on with some convincing

falsetto soul-singing. Since retiring from Swamp Thing six months back Grant has actually been running in several creative directions at once and is also just about to wrap a largely acoustic album. He’s been recording that at Tim Julian’s Colourfield Studio in Welcome Bay It’s been very much a ‘Thursday Album’ with Grant and Tim hanging out at the studio every Thursday night and slowly adding songs and ideas. The final stripped-down result, als featuring harmonica player Grant Bullot from Kokomo on a few tracks, is almost ready for fina Grant Haua mastering, so expect to is working on see a lot more of Grant an acoustic in the near future, in a variety of contexts. album.

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Papamoa feeling the call of the plunge Papamoa is calling all families, schools and sports groups to join them as they take the plunge to raise funds for local community initiatives. It’s the 5th anniversary of the Papamoa Polar Plunge and this year they are raising the stakes with three main prizes

to give away - $1000, $500 and $250. Entry into the polar plunge is by gold coin and registrations open at the Papamoa domain at 10am. At 11am, before heading into the water, everyone will enjoy some fun with the teams from The Edge and Papamoa Unlimited, as everyone comes together to do a big warm up on the beach.

Brave people line up for the 2017 Polar Plunge at Papamoa. After taking the plunge everyone will get dressed and warm, then head down to Papamoa Beach Tavern for the big prize giving. Free hot chocolate and soup will be provided. To be eligible for the main prize for your nominated group, you must be at the Papamoa Beach Tavern prize giving which begins at 11.30am sharp. The community is encouraged to dress to impress. Cool prizes for the best-dressed group, boy, girl, teen boy, teen girl, mum and dad will be awarded. There is no limited amount of entries for an

organisation so round up the numbers and get ready to take the plunge for your local cause at the Papamoa Polar Plunge 2019!

Postponement Plan

If the weather is deemed too severe the event will be postponed to the following Sunday, August 4. Notification will be Papamoa Polar Plunge Facebook event pages 24 hours prior to event. Join Papamoa Unlimited, Onewave NZ, Proactive Four Corners of Health, Papamoa Surf Life Savers and The EDGE on the Papamoa domain and take the plunge.

Native forest takes root in Te Puke Post Office It’s that time again! – when the pavement outside the Te Puke Post Office in Jellicoe Street becomes a miniature native forest as Forest & Bird Te Puke hold its annual fundraising street stall.

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Expert volunteers grow native tree seedlings for this stall and home baking is a sure fire winner. It is on August 2. A wide variety of native trees will be available, grown from local sources. Come along and browse through what is on offer and meet the enthusiastic team, they are only too keen to share their knowledge

and experience with you to help establish native trees, shrubs and ground cover in the gardens. Also find out what Forest & Bird is involved in locally and nationwide – there is a Kiwi Conservation Club for children, and a Youth Hub for young people as well as the general membership. Magazines and journals will be available.

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Friday 26 July 2019

Proficient pianist to please Solo pianist Chris Greenslade is a New Zealander and was a student of leading pianist Bruce Greenfield He went on to complete his honours degree in performance with Richard Mapp at the Wellington Conservatorium of Music. As well as receiving the NGCNZ Scholarship while at the conservatorium, he was a prize-winner in various competitions and conducted and presented research into the education of musically gifted children. Chris continued his post-graduate studies at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester with Mark Ray, received the RNCM Julius Scholarship and studied chamber music with Dr Christopher Rowland formerly of the Fitzwilliam quartet. As well as regularly appearing in recitals and accompanying in New Zealand, Chris is a sought-after teacher. He has been a regional coach for Chamber Music New Zealand’s secondary schools chamber music competition and his piano students have regularly had success in both regional and national competitions. Including, winner of the North Shore concerto competition and semi-finalists in every Wallace National Junior Piano Compe ition since its inception. As well as teaching piano at St Paul’s Collegiate Hamilton, where he is also the accompanist for the mixed choir, Chris is a keen supporter of music in the community and works with Conductive Education Waikato providing music appreciation classes for children with special needs. The concert will be held in Baycourt X Space, Sunday July 4 at 4pm. His programme includes works by Schubert, Schumann, Debussy, Rachmaninoff and Beethoven. Tickets are alternatively available from Ticketek. Service fees may apply.

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Saturday 27 July

Mira Corbova Art Exhibition

+ fashion show 5-7pm. Exhibition runs until 25 July Tues-Sat 11am-4pm at The Art Lounge, 117 Willow St

Art In The Park

Original art for sale, weather permitting. 9am-4pm. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Tauranga Society of Artists

Mount Music Club

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Saturday, loads of amazing stalls, food & more! Come along to Historic Village 10am-2pm. Enjoy the relaxed ambience of the Village Single, over 50? For weekend dinners, barbeques, outings. Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Maureen 021 112 3307

Bethlehem Pottery Club Gallery

BPC Gallery open 10am-2pm. Buy locally made pottery. Something for everyone. Enquire about our next Bayclay Exhibition.

Chess The Musical

Tauranga Farmers Market

7:45-12noon Tauranga Primary School cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave. Fresh & artisan products direct from producers. Ph 0274 915 876

Experience the Sound of Soul spiritual HU chant. Spiritual chat & light refreshments. 1:30-2:30pm Papamoa Community Ctr 15 Gravatt Rd

Tauranga Fuchsia Group

Last Sat of the month. 8-12. Stalls inside/outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments available. Ph/ txt for site. Tricia 07 543 1487 or 027 908 2952, www facebook.com/ greertonhallmarket

Women’s pre-loved clothing sale. Prices start at $6. Well sign posted at The Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga. Proceeds to Turning Point Trust

Village Radio Museum

8 Park Road. 12:45-3pm

Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

Katikati Lions Garage Sale

Monthly Garage Sale at Containers behind Caltex, Main Road, Katikati. 8am11am. Furniture, Electrical, Tools, Bric-a-brac, etc

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Katikati Lions Moggies Market

Bible Seminar

Abseil Peak plus. 8am start. Moderate. Ph Leader Keith Pyle 07 552 0215 before 7:30pm Fri 26th

1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: The story of Hannah - a faithful woman. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537

LOL Laughter Wellness

We don’t laugh because we’re happy, we’re happy because we laugh! Come join us. Arataki Community Ctr, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui. 11-11:45am. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

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Teachings by Geshe Jamyang Sherab, held in Te Puna, 10am-12pm. Teachings free, grateful for dana/koha. Venue & program email susan.bagley@xtra.co.nz

12:30-4pm, visitors & beginners welcome. Free teaching available. Tauranga South Bowling Club, 11th Ave. Ph Shirley 576 0014

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Age Concern 500 Cards

Friendly group gets together 9:30-11:30am (except Public Holidays) held at Age Concern, 177a Fraser St, Tauranga. $2 Donation. All welcome

Badminton

Monday & Thursday. Names in by 6:30 play starts at 7pm. All welcome come to our friendly club & enjoy yourself. Ph Mary 574 2873

Open meeting 10am Mon & Fri. Tauranga Central Baptist Church. Cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Aquinas College in Pyes Pa 7-9pm. Casual players welcome. Club racquets available. Players aged from year 10 upwards. Ph Sue 021 194 4335 www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

Bethlehem Indoor Bowls

Meets in Bethlehem Hall 7:30pm start. Names in by 7:15pm. New members of all ages welcome. John 027 654 1298

Cancer Society Walking Group

Free walking group for people with cancer & their carers. Meet at Pilot Bay at 9:30am. angeliqueensor@cancersociety.org.nz

Chess At Mount Maunganui

Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd, 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412

Chess In The Afternoon

Oropi Sunday Market

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga

A great range of quality stalls that vary monthly. A smashing day out for the whole family! There is something for everyone. 1295 Oropi Rd

Free confidential impartial info 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

Papamoa Lions Club Market

Diabetes Help Tauranga

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sun & Thurs 1:30-4pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Sunday Stitch Workshop

Textile Art casual get together. Create treasures with Kristy Clegg. First Sunday of the month, 10am-1pm. $10. The Artery, Historic Village. Info @ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

A rough week weatherwise, but we did get the weekend in, although Saturday’s good start to the day turned a bit lumpy. Still, the amount of fronts, highs, lows troughs, ridges pumping through did make for tough forecasting. Sunday was excellent though, steady ÿ shing, and more good kingÿ sh being landed. They’ve been a feature of the last few months, and it’s always a buzz when they come up. We’ve also been getting heaps of red snapper, very good eating, but a lot of them quite small and hardly worth taking, an option though.

Marlin Friendship Club

Alcoholics Anonymous

2nd Sunday monthly. Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9am-noon. Bookings not required. Ph Keith 548 2117

2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699

3rd and 5th Sundays 7am-12pm, Maketu Village Green. Ph Carolyn 027 251 0388 or Pat 021 447 420 Meets Omanu Golf Club on 2nd Mondays at 9:45am. Friendly mixed membership club with regular social activities. Take part & meet people.

Mount Chess Club, 1-4 pm, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $4 a session. Equipment & refreshments provided. Bob 0274 786 282

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

11am-3pm. Local Art & Handmade Wares at Black Sheep Restaurant, 21 Plummers Point Rd, Whakamarama

Katikati Tramping Club

10am, Papamoa Community Centre. We are of different backgrounds & ages, joining together to celebrate the life we have in Jesus.

Quakers in Tauranga

Atrium Art Artisan Fair

2nd Sat of month Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Road 8am-Noon. Enquiries 549 3589

Living Well Church

Omokoroa Lions Market

The Rusty Mannequin Sale

Katikati Bowling Club

0275 074 841

9:30am, leave from WBOP car park for run around the Waikato. Anyone welcome. Ph Tony

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 licenc

Dance at Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave, 7-10pm. $7 incl supper & raffle. Warm welcome. Ph 07 218 131

By Lisa Jepson, running until 22 Aug at The Art Lounge NZ, 117 Willow St. theartloungenz.com Tue-Sat 11-4. Free Entry.

1st & 3rd Sunday every month. 17th Ave Tauranga. 8-12 wet or fine. Crafts plants, health, merchandise, food. A Bethlehem Lions Project.

NZDA BOP Range Day

Tauranga Scottish Soc Sequence

Iconic Art Exhibition

Historic Village Market

Every 3rd & 5th Sunday at Village Green. Set up for vendors from 7am. Ph Carlyn 027 251 0388 or Pat 021 447 420

Meet last Saturday of month 1:30pm Art/Craft Centre Elizabeth St . Workshops on growing fuchsias. New members welcome. Ph Pat 579 1655 or Noeleen 578 4643

Greerton Hall Market

Enjoy international travel? Join our club. Be hosted by other clubs worldwide & host them. Ph Barbara 574 5711 or Jonathan 572 2091

Jaguar Enthusiasts Club (BOP)

Welcome Bay Community Centre 10-4pm. $20 All inclusive. Energy Healers & massages, Clairvoyant readings, card readers, mumerology. Raffle Refreshments. Ruahine 021 265 5650

Eckankar SoS Spiritual Song

Mah-Jong

Friendship Force Travel Club

Spiritual Healing Day

9am. Bring your friends. Enjoy community chai after class. $5 or free to LightRoom Members. 325 Maunganui Rd. Ph Rayna 027 464 0691 rayna@thelightroom.studio

Tibetan Buddhist Teachings

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Right in the middle of Mount Mainstreet at Coronation Park, Maunganui. www.mountmainstreet.nz

Sat & Tues 12:50pm. No equipment needed. Nice low impact sport to enjoy outdooors. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Community Yoga Classes

Croquet

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Petanque

Highly acclaimed musical with live orchestra, choir & talented on stage cast. Production by Stage Right. Baycourt 1:30pm & 7:30pm, Sun 4pm & Wed-Fri 2nd. For tickets & info www. baycourt.co.nz

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Oil Workshop With Nemesh

Adult tennis. Start time 1pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool complex). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Fred 544 5088

Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning

Females & males in 30s/40s/50s, that meet to dine out, participate in local activities & go on bushwalks. Ph 022 012 0376

Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, 12:45 for 1pm start, Sun, Tues, Fri. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

Otumoetai Tennis Club

The Sociables

Monthly playdates for dogs! Fergusson Park 2-3pm, firs Sunday of the month. All welcome. Gold coin donation.

2nd Sat monthly. 1-4pm Old Folks Hall, Midway, Mount. Mostly country. Good backing band. Ph Dick 027 493 8458 Guided oil painting workshops by our multi-award winning artist are suitable even for a beginner. Sat 10th & Sun 11th Aug. Enquire: theartloungenz@gmail.com

Bay Network Singles Club

BOP Oodle Club

Drop-In Clinic 10am-12pm, no appointment necessary. Advice or support for anyone living with diabetes & their families. 174 11th Ave, Tauranga. INFOline 571 3422 info@diabeteshelp.org.nz

Dutch Friendly Support Network

Coffee morning (1st Monday of month) 10am-12noon. $3 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Rd, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968

Mount RSA Indoor Bowls

Raranga - Weaving

Weekly get together 10-3pm. Raranga weavers, motivating each other. Bring own materials. $5 Koha. The Artery, Tauranga Historic Village. more info: www.theincubator.co.nz

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Mon & Wed Tga Senior Citz Club 14 Norris st. 9:15-10:45am. Tues St Marys Hall cnr Girven & Marlin 9-10:30am. Jennifer 571 1411 or 027 206 0776

Seido Karate Tauranga

Age 7 & up, all abilities. Keep fit, learn self defense, meet friends, free trial period. Tauranga Primary Hall, Mon & Thurs 6pm. Ph/txt Cameron 027 518 8356

Silver Singers Choir

Conductor, soprano, alto, tenor, bass voices welcome. Practise at St Stephens Chapel 1pm. Ph Gaynor 579 2465

Taichi Internal Arts NZ

Tai Chi Beginner Class, Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 33 Maitland St. 9:30-11am $5. All Welcome. Includes Qigong. In association with Sport BOP. David 552 4425

Tauranga City Brass

AGM to be held in Band Hall at 10 Yatton St, Greerton at 7pm. All welcome

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every Mon 9:30am & every 2nd & 4th Thur 7pm. Learn & share spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, dyeing & crochet skills. 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Margaret 571 3483

Tauranga RocknRoll Club

Lessons 6:45pm & social dancing 7:30pm at Legion of Frontiersmen Hall, 165 Elizabeth St. Ph Rana 027 699 5571 or FBook: taurangarocknrollclub

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

Harmony-A-Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Men’s chorus affiliates to a NZ worldwide network. We teach singing with specialist coaching . Meets 7pm 183 Moffat Rd, Bethlehem.

CARDS 500 Mon & Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tues, Wed & Sat. 14 Norris St (behind PaknSave)12:45pm, 1pm start. Entry $2 incl afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Indoor Bowling

Te Roopu Raranga Weaving

St Columba Church Hall 7:15pm. $10 annual subs, $2 per night. Everyone/all levels welcome. Ph Paul 576 6324

Weekly get together for Raranga weavers. Plenty of space to work collectively , motivating & inspiring each other. The Artery, Historic Villiage, 10-3. $5 Koha

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THE WEEKEND SUN Welcome Bay Art Group

9:30-12 at Lighthouse Church meeting room next to Welcome Bay Road Village Shops. Ph Denis 544 6451

Tuesday 30 July

ABC-Avenues Badminton Club

At Tauranga Boys College Gym. Juniors 6-7:30pm (term time). Seniors (Adults) 7:30-9:30pm. Club racquets available. Delwyn 027 212 4720

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting, 7:30pm St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Altrusa Int’l Tauranga Club

Womens service group, literacy focused meet 2nd Tues for dinner business meeting & 4th Tues for programme evening. Pam 027 253 7562 or president.tauranga@altrusa.org.nz www.altrusa.org.nz

Arataki Coastal Club

At Arataki Community Centre 9:30am for retirees, 2nd Tuesday of the month for morning tea, guest speakers, outings & activities. Ph 572 2908

Bayfair Petanque Club

Play Tues & Thur 12:45. Bayfair Reserve, Russley Dr. All levels of play welcome. Equipment & training available. Ph Alf 570 0480

Citizens Advice Bureau Papamoa

Free confidentia impartial info & advice. Don’t know? Ask Us! Ph or visit us at Community Ctr 15 Gravatt Rd Papamoa. Tues & Thurs 10am1pm. 0800 367 222

Falun Dafa Free Classes

Otumoetai Walking Group

Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Jim 576 7339

Read Between The Wines

Poetry Group meets last Tuesday of every month. 7-9pm $5 Koha. BYO poems & wine, relaxed vibe. The Incubator, Historic Village. More info: www.theincubator.co.nz

Scrabble

9:20am for 9:30 start. Tauranga Citz Club 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. All most welcome to exercise your brains! Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Sequence Dancing

Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd Otumoetai, 7pm-9:30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3:30-6. Faye 543 3280

South City Indoor Bowls

7:30pm Open Fours Tournament. Plate & raffle item. Names in by 7:15pm.

Strength & Balance

Exercise class for over 60s to improve strength, balance & prevent falls. 11am Welcome Bay hall. $6. Ph Raewyn for more info 027 607 7437

TaiChi Internal Arts NZ

Te Puke Memorial Hall. Beginner Class Settlers Room 9:30-11am. All welcome. $5 Regular Class Pioneer Room. 9:30-11:30am $5. Ph David 552 4425

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly get-together, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Cultivating one’s character results in a return to true health. https://letslearn. co.nz/falun-dafa/ 7pm, Hillier Ctr, 31 Gloucester Rd, Bayfair. Ph/txt Judy 021 0425 398

Club meets Tues mornings & Thurs evenings at clubrooms, cnr Mirrilees Rd & Cross Rd, Sulphur Pt. Ph Mike 021 939 233

Fitness League

Keep fit the fun way. Play badminto at the QE Youth Ctr Tues & Thurs 9-11:30am. Visitors $6. Some racquets available. Bob 0274 786 282

Cardio, weights, floor work, balanc work, & a bit of dance. 9:30am at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448

Inachord Womens’ Chorus

If you like to sing dance & have fun, join us! Great Musical Director! 7-9pm Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd. Ph Sabine 021 111 8659

Israeli Dancing

Beginners class 6:30-7:30pm at Gate Pa primary school hall, Cameron Rd. Circle & line dances, all ages welcome. Ph Maria 022 165 2114

Marching For Leisure

A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, Fitness & Friendship. For Tauranga teams’ details ph Frances 07 544 1318 or 021 297 3407

Merge: Social Connections

For new residents to Tauranga. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month at The Raft, Chapel Street 5-7pm. Email Karen merge.tauranga@ gmail.com

Mount Morning Badminton

9-11:30am. Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 day. Ph Margaret 575 9792

Mt Runners & Walkers

Mt Maunganui Runners & Walkers Club meet every Tues & Fri 9:3010:30am, Scout Hall, 13 May St. All welcome. Babysitters available. www.mtrunnersandwalkers.co.nz

Oceanside Kiwanis Club

Join a friendly group & assist underprivileged children. Meetings 2nd & 4th Tues of each month @ The Club, 45 Kawaka St. Wayne 021 567 078

Oriana Singers Tauranga

A mixed-voice (SATB) choir. We welcome new members both men & women. 7pm Dee St, St Andrew’s Hall. https://www.orianasingers.nz/

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. Start time 9am Tues & Thurs. Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool complex). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Tauranga Samba Drumming Band

Percussion Band! 7:15-9:15pm. Mount Sports Hall, Cnr Hull & Mt Maunganui Rds. Ph/txt Rob 021 232 7185. No experience necessary, we teach you everything!

Tauranga Target Rifle Club

Club meets 7pm at the range at the western end of Elizabeth St. Olympic style shooting with target rifles Coaching provided

U3A Tauranga Public Meeting

Active retirees are invited to the Arataki Community Centre, Zambuck Way, Mt Maunganui. 9:45-noon. Free entry/tea, main speaker & presentations on U3A interest groups.

Waihi Beach Tennis Club

Adult social tennis, Tues & Fri 8:30am. All year. Casual & new players welcome. Ph Barry 027 492 6475

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. Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 31 July 500 Cards Club

Join our friendly 500 club 1-3:30pm St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd. $3 a session. Prizes plus refreshments. Bob 0274 786 282 or Barbara 572 4962

tai Rd 7-9 for Bible Study on the Book of Revelation. Ph Julie 552 4068

Fernland Spa Water Exercise

Gentle exercise in the warm water. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from injury or illness. Great for strength, coordination & balance. Jennifer 571 1411

Gate Pa Indoor Bowls

Champion Finals 7pm. Club Night 7:30pm

Gentle Hatha Yoga

Gentle classic yoga for flexibility stretching & strength, breath practice & relaxation. Bethlehem. 9:30am & 5:30pm sessions. Hanne 570 6121

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:453pm.

Mah Jong

Citz Club, 14th Ave/Cameron Rd. 1230-1600. All welcome, teaching available. Ph Joy 578 7310

Mah Jong

Weekly Club meets Hillier Centre, Gloucester Rd, Mt. 6:15-9pm. Ph Vicki 0274 955 995

Midweek Music

1st Tuesday monthly. 7-10pm Cliff Road Hall, Tauranga. Mostly country. Good backing band. Ph Dick 0274 938 458

Mount RSA Womens’ Section

Social Day 1:30pm in Clubrooms. Entertainer is fabulous Ray Solomon. Ladies requiring transport, please phone the office. Come along & enjoy

Pickleball At The Mount

10am-12pm Mt Sports Ctr, Blake Park. Social, all ages, equipment supplied. Beginners welcome. $5 session Ph Viv 575 5845

Sahaja Yoga Meditation

Always Free. Experience inner peace & joy. Connect to your Spiritual Essence. Sport BOP (next to Squash Courts) 406 Devonport Rd Tauranga. Ph Ian 027 884 2238

Scottish Country Dancing

Mount Senior Citizens Hall 345 Maunganui Rd. Beginners 6pm, General dancing 7:30pm. Mary 574 8687 Lynne 021 140 7912 Exercises at St Johns Church Hall Bureta, 2-3pm except 1st Wed of month. Improve balance & overall wellbeing. Ph Alison 07 576 4536

Community Bible Study

Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoe-

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry.

Katikati Concert Band

Zonta Tauranga Women’s Organisation

Leading Global Organisation, empowering women thru service & advocacy, warmly welcomes you! Meet others, fun informative meetings/guest speakers & more! Make a difference. Suzy 021 266 5044

Friday 2 August Alcoholics Anonymous

Katikati Bowling Club, 8 Park Rd, 7pm. Come & join our friendly band. All ages & abilities welcome. Ph Mick 021 217 1780

Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church. Cnr 13th Ave, & Cameron Rd. Ph 0800 229 6757

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

Paint with friends, 9am-12pm at Arataki Community Centre. Occasional tuition with local artists. All levels welcome. Ph Fran 021 136 8173

Kickstart Toastmasters

Chess Tauranga

Meet 7pm in Wesley Hall 100 13th Ave. New members welcome, age no barrier. Sing for health. Ph Bernice 576 4848 Facebook Keynotes Inc

Arataki Artists

Gain public speaking, presenting, leadership skills in fun environment. 7-8am. Alimento Cafe, 74 First Ave. Ph Brian 027 543 2777 or turn up!

Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Standard Chess rules. Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Lighthouse Cafe

Yatton St, Greerton. Names in by 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. Box Drawn pairs

10am-12pm at Lighthouse Church Welcome Bay. Come for a chat or bring your chosen craft & have a cuppa. Ph 027 576 3105

Mainly Music

Music & dance for preschoolers, Mums & carers. $4 per family. Morning tea provided. 9:3010:30am. Holy trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd

Orange City Squares Rounds

Club night 7:30pm, St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave Tauranga. Learners welcome. Ph 577 1100 or Facebook, Orange City Squares Rounds

Rhythm, Foxtrot & Waltz

Ballroom dancing at Mt RSA Thurs 10am12pm & Tga Citz Club on Sat afternoons. Ph 572 4272

Social Games Club Mt

Play Indoor Bowls & Cards. Come along & have fun in the afternoon. Ph Dot 575 3780

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Skating Mt Sports Stadium

Skates for hire or bring your own skates/ roller blades. Great family fun. For more details email taurangarollerskating@gmail or checkout our facebook page.

Stand Up Comedy Show

Featuring Gary McCormick & Mayor Tim Shadbolt. Omanu Golf Club, Matapihi Rd, Mt. Bar opens 7pm, show starts 7:30pm. $60 pp includes dinner. Ph 575 5957 or email office@oman golf.co.nz for tickets

Taichi Internal Arts NZ

Te Puke Memorial Hall. Regular Tai Chi Class. Yang form plus Qigong 18 move. 9:30-11am. $5 Lok Hup Ba Fa. 11am-12. $4. David 552 4425

Taoist Tai Chi Tauranga

Relaxed. Balanced. Strong. Suitable for all Tauranga: 15 Koromiko St 9-10:30am. Papamoa: 242 Dickson Rd, 9-10.30am. New Beginner classes in August. Ph 578 6193 for detailed info or www.taoist.org/nz/

Horoscopes LIBRA: An unpredictable week that sees the arrival of an unusual invitation and several changes in plans. Friendships accent their lighthearted side. Romance requires a good sense of humour.

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TAURUS: Modest plans can expand quite suddenly as everyone decides to join in. Long term goals can beneﬁt from a methodical review. A possessive friend decides to loosen the grip.

SCORPIO: A family get together may accent the funny side of life. Discussions at work may get heated. The key is to remain logical in your arguments.

GEMINI: Co-operative ventures start to pay off. An improved home situation lessens stress and allows you to concentrate on new interests. A community project brings rewards.

SAGITTARIUS: Learning more about yourself is a key activity. Friends may rely on your expertise to an excessive degree. Family members, meanwhile are eager to help you out.

CANCER: This is a great week for polishing up on those old skills and learning some new ones. Family tensions ease noticeably thanks to your diplomacy. Unusual travel is on the horizon.

CAPRICORN: Community interests may lead to a new or a renewed friendship. Correspondence with someone from overseas proves immensely rewarding. Originality is accented in your career or academic environment.

LEO: Generally avoid procrastinating this week, but also avoid rushing into unknown situations. A romantic relationship is on the upswing thanks to your more positive approach.

AQUARIUS: Preparation is the key in a week that ﬁnds you planning projects on a large scale. Romance may take a temporary backseat to your career. Your public speaking skills win you admirers.

VIRGO: Domestic confusion clears thanks to a text or email that arrives. Avoid the temptation to volunteer for an assignment before checking it out. Some good news on the ﬁnance front may arrive this week.

PISCES: Relationships accent selectivity. Be sure to include a trusted friend in your plans. Be especially mindful of tricksters if trying to keep a secret. Travel could offer educational opportunities.

At Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd 10am-2:30pm & 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome. Ph Jenny 021 581 951

Tauranga Film Society

Showing “Ariel” 6pm at Rialto Cinema. 3-film taster membershi $30. Join any time; full season membership $90. See: www.nzfilmsociety org.nz

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Mt Te Aroha summit from Domain. Grade moderate. Paula 07 889 7420

Welcome Home Spiritual Community

Thursday 1 August

Join a friendly group who meet at Tauranga RSA Greerton 12:50pm. Ph Michael 562 0517

Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & fle ibility suitable for all ages & abilities, 10am Tauranga Central Baptist Church Hall. Pam 07 549 4799

Learn dancing at a friendly club. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Avenue, 6:30pm Learners tuition/revision. 7-9:30pm all dancers. $3 entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379

ARIES: Your artistic streak is prominent and you can communicate to friends through a creative medium. At work, however, opt for a practical and highly logical approach.

Beginner Classes. All welcome. Te Puna Rugby Club rooms, Maramatanga Park. 6-7:30pm. Te Puke Memorial Hall, 5:30-7pm. Gold coin koha. David 552 4425

Alcoholics Anonymous

Cards, Cribbage (Crib)

Fitness League

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

Tai Chi Internal Arts

Age Concern Walking Group

Open meeting 1st & 3rd, Wed of every month. Tauranga Central Baptist church, cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Join us @ 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am12pm for Bible Study on the Book of Revelation. Ph Gay 021 225 5981

Steady As You Go

Readers mini expo special event. St George’s Lounge, 1 Church St, Gate Pa. 7:15pm $10 entry. Meet the readers over coffee afterwards. Ph 021 126 4790

10am Fraser Cove Burger King

Community Bible Study

Bay City Rockers

Social RocknRoll dancing, plus other popular dances at Senior Citizens Hall Norris St. 7-9:30pm. Includes supper. $3 entry. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222

Coffee & Chat

Connecting people with children under 5. Drop in anytime between 10am-12pm. Abundant Life Ctr, 36 Sutherland Rd. Christina 021 173 0925

Your birthday Your skills include an ability to make people feel good about themselves and an ability to put this week situations in their proper perspective. You sometimes make too many commitments. There may be opportunities for growth in your career during the next ﬁve months.

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Real hope for our incurable disease Sunday Gatherings - 9 am & 11 am

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Tick tock, tick tock. Time is slipping away for all of us. We all have an incurable disease – aging. Nothing is as certain as taxes and the grave. Technology hasn’t yet succeeded in dramatically extending our life expectancy which in 2018 was 80.5 for males and 84 for females in New Zealand. Many of us are not too keen on the thought of death and avoid talking about it and avoid talking about God. Many of us also lack a real faith in a God who can grant eternal life in a better place. The Bible, which has stood the test of time and is still by far the world’s best-selling book of all time, does say that without faith

it is impossible to please God. It also says God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but shall have everlasting life. Therefore, according to the world’s greatest source on eternity, we do need true faith to overcome our incurable disease. My exhortation to you if you know you lack true faith is to seek God with sincerity and to open up the faith conversation with Christian friends and family you trust as genuine. You can find a true faith which is very reassuring about the hereafter. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain if you do, but everything to lose if you don’t! David Kidd - Church of God’s Love (7th Day)

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It is a message of such absolute love that the people who embrace it can have a complete absence of worry, of defensiveness, and fear - and so be freed to be able to love. Indeed, it is the truth of our being chosen, accepted and adored (by our Maker) that enables us to see that it is exactly the same for others too. Have a think about it: how many of your worries and your defences have been formed around a fear? Am I good enough? A need to justify? An internal compulsion to strive – to look good? A regret? They are all based on fear. How will I be perceived? Will I fail? Will I not have enough? And yet, in love (true love), there is no room for fear; or it will always be brittle, always limited, and about to break. Thankfully, in love there is also grace. However, as I have recently been reminded, in the Epistle of 1st John (chapter 4), to be like Jesus, is to have such absolute confidence in God’s love, that there is no need to fear. For I am God’s child, I am chosen, I am of infinite value, and I am precious in God’s sight. However, please remember, that it is also true of you. -Andrew Maude, Pastor for The Upper Room of Tauranga Central Baptist Church.

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If it’s time to revitalise your stainless steel and give it the shine it deserves, give Geoff Baker from Shine On Stainless a call. Shine On Stainless is a mobile business that specialises in polishing stainless steel to bring back that new shine.

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Geoff makes it easy to bring the shine back to anything fabricated from stainless steel. Whether it’s around the house, business or farm, Geoff can polish and restore stainless items back to a near-new finish and maintain it. Geoff says he’s proud to service the Bay of Plenty area. He can bring the sparkle back to stainless steel in residential homes as well as schools, retirement villages, pubs and clubs, sports facilities, holiday parks… the list goes on! To make your stainless steel shine again, give Geoff a call on: 027 295 7126 or visit: www.shineonstainless.co.nz

Tauranga Tree Works offers a one-stop-shop for all your tree works in and around Tauranga. “We provide a complete range of tree services for both domestic and commercial clients, including tree removal, stump grinding, tree pruning, reshaping, hedge trimming plus heavy-duty mulching,” says Tauranga Tree Works’ Phill Jones. “We have all the equipment and skills necessary to carry out such work, including a 12 inch chipper, excavators, tipper trucks, cherry pickers and stump grinders.” The team at Tauranga Treeworks are specialists in land clearance and large tree removal, you name it they’ve worked with it! They are based in Tauranga and cover from Katikati to Te Puke. “Please contact us with a brief description of the job requirements and details of when you would like the job completed,” says Phill. Phone Phill on: 022 011 9515 to arrange a free site visit.

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ACCOUNTING PAYROLL SOLUTIONS. Require assistance with your accounts, payroll, GST? We are Xero Partners & IRD Tax Agents. Call Pete today at Waihi Beach 07 863 4438 or 0274 392 737 email: aps.accounts@xtra.co.nz

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airport shuttle

4 Keenan Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga

DON’T PAY taxi charges again! Licenced passenger car. Available 7 days. Ph Peter 022 44 44 018

annual book sale

BOOKS & JIGSAWS WANTED for Tauranga Harbour City Lions late November book sale. Drop off points are Smith City Bethlehem Town Centre, Mitre 10 Cameron Rd, Golf Warehouse Chapel St & Gilmours at The Crossing. No magazines, Reader’s Digest or encyclopaedias. Ph 576 7105

bible digest

I HAVE no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 1:4

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JAGUAR 2003 S TYPE, V8, 5-seater, sedan, black, 89,300kms, excellent condition, 4.20 engine, auto, petrol, NZ new, 2 owners. Current rego & WOF. Regularly serviced. $13,800 or acceptable offer. Ph Murray 0274 981 023

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RETIRED? BORED? JOIN US! Sunrise Lions Club exists to serve Tauranga and keep our members active and healthy. For more information phone Ken 027 733 9686 or visit www. sunriselions.co.nz

computers

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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

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CVs THAT STAND OUT. Don’t let your C.V. get lost amongst all the others. Get the WOW factor that A C.V. For You can provide. From scratch or update existing I can help you stand out. View samples on www.facebook.com/acvforyou or Ph/text on 021 27 27 912

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DRY FIREWOOD for sale, hard & soft wood available. Ph 027 213 6327

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KATIKATI - FLATMATE WANTED for shared 3bd house with 2 others, right in town close to everything, queen bed, bedding available. Has own entrance, sunny room. MUST be working full time & have references. Ph/Text 021 27 27 912 for details.

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TABBY KITTEN, 5 months old, girl, free to good home, flea treatment in last month, really cuddly & affectionate. Pick up from Brookfield. Ph 027 348 1706

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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

health & beauty

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 KITTENS, VARIOUS places, various colours. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Tabby Male Cat, Welcome Bay area, Ref: 164286, Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Senior Tortoiseshell Female Cat, Maketu Area, Ref: 164094, Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

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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 PICTURE FRAMERS, canvas stretching, tapestry, poster, Diploma framing also vanity mirror with lights. Large selection of frames. Ph 07 576 0657 or 021 862 523 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 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 TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857

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Found Adult Black Female Cat, Paengaroa Area, Ref: 163807, Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB. Join our Club today for Free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. 1) Sept 4th; Mystery Trip. 2) Sept 18th-23rd; Top of the South Nelson & Surrounds. 3) Oct 10th; Waikato River Cruise & Hamilton Gardens. 4) Oct 14th-18th; Hokianga & Bay of Islands. Hot off the press our New Complimentary Beautiful colour catalogue is now available packed fill of exciting tours. Free Door to Door service. Day Trips, Shows & Extended Tours. BOOK NOW: Ph No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz

SELF-CONTAINED SLEEPOUT, min cooking space, fully furnished. Suit working person only. Central Papamoa $200 pw incl power & water. Ph 07 542 3744

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

Found Young Adult Ginger Male cat, Pyes Pa Area, Ref: 164225, Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Tabby/White Male Cat, Gate Pa Area, Ref: 163865, Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Black/White Female Cat, Papamoa Area, Ref: 164395, Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Lop Eared X Male Rabbit, Papamoa Area, Ref: 164415, Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

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trades & services

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 BRYCE DECORATING, interior & exterior painting, wallpapering. Quality work. Ph Wayne 021 162 7052 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered. Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 HANDYMAN, section maintenance, lawns, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes. Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911

venues

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

wanted

LAND WANTED TO BUY to build on. With or without house/ shed, no services needed. From 3000m2+, no maximum acreage. Ph Alison 022 102 5157

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