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20 September 2019, Issue 978

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Taking aim p6

Leave our tree alone

The youth vote p9

The seals are sleeping p10

Mount Maunganui residents are concerned the oldest pōhutukawa in Tauranga is under threat from a proposed residential development on Pitau Rd.

Daniel Yarrick [pictured] and others fear a new block of townhouses will make floodwater drain di ectly into land where the tree is, harming the pōhutukawa’s health. The t ee on Pitau Reserve is estimated to be 400 to 500 years old and of particular significance to Tauranga

iwi Ngāi Te Rangi. Nearby resident Don Renwick says the street regularly floods, but the e is a large green space on 17-21 Pitau Road that acts as a soak hole for water. Story continued on page 4. Photo: John Borren.

These sisters are in sync’ p13

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Surviving local politics The problem with local body elections is that you haven’t got the foggiest idea who any of the candidates are but you really feel like you are supposed to vote. At least in the general elections you have a few main parties with some different policies and you can kind of work out if they sound plausible or fun or they match your values or whatever. The personalities come into it when you particularly like a politician but that’s rare. With the local elections it is totally the opposite. You’ve got 100 candidates with 100 different ideas and you have never heard of the vast majority of them. And don’t even get me started on District Health Boards. After the hype of the election, the first ful meeting of any new council can be a very sad occasion, especially if there are a lot of new candidates. Once all the high fives are don and you are settled into your big, comfy chair, behind that big ‘knights-ofthe-round-table’ desk, with a shiny new name plate, suddenly the euphoria of the campaign drains away and newbies are faced with reality. New candidates are faced with the prospect of three years of meetings and endless reading of endless proposals and financial jargon and submissions and on i goes. Public servants tell you your ideas are unworkable or too expensive and snigger at your naivety. At least you get club sandwiches for lunch. If you do happen to single-handedly fi congestion, people will simply tell you what a terrible job you are doing of the public toilets. Meanwhile the Mayor gets to open all the new buildings, speak at the events and basically be the smiling face of the city or the town, while you’re fielding complaint about the new street lights in Papamoa.

Why do it?

I’m not 100 per cent sure why anybody

runs for council. The one redeeming feature of the whole process is that only people with a genuine passion for their community would have a genuine reason for standing. There are a few ways you can get a sneakpeak at candidates – right here in today’s The Weekend Sun and on SunLive we are running supplied profiles of many of th candidates. The councils and DHB also have brief bios of all candidates on their websites.

rate at which wineries are producing the stuff. Of course, if you want more services, you will have to pay for them. It would just be nice if you could stop paying for those big ticket items once they are all paid off.

Buses

This is a very topical subject but make sure you blame the right people when the bus doesn’t turn up on time or the bus shelter leaks. In this area, the regional council is in charge of the buses and the city or district council is in charge of the bus stops. Confusing eh? I often feel like the regional council gets a bit of a free ride because they only charge a few hundred dollars a year in rates and the local councils charge thousands. There are vastly different levels of service. But, if you pay $6 for your coffee and $25 for the main course, who are you going to be most annoyed at? If someone piques your interest – dig a bit deeper, look at their website, Google them or follow their social media pages and see what they’ve been up to. With existing councillors, look at some key decisions, find out how they voted an why. Try and find half a dozen candidate that you like. Only rank the ones you want on council. Don’t give a number to the ones you don’t. Selecting the perfect people for council is not a perfect science but here are a few things that I look for.

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Nobody ever keeps rates rises to the level of inflation and the reason for this is tha people are always aiming to keep rates to the level of inflation Basically, it’s a very mediocre goal to set yourself. It’s like saying you are only going swear four times a day or drink wine at the

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Feel free to choose a skinny candidate – they are definitely not going to starve t death halfway through the show, because the one way you can boost your modest income as a councillor is to eat more club sandwiches and sausage rolls. However, what you do want to be careful about is that they have the ability to build relationships with other “survivors”. They need to be able to share their lunch. Councils are run almost exactly like Survivor Island – without the ability to network you are dead in the water. Also, I kind of admire that councillor who can power nap during a council meeting and then vote at the end of the discussion. Or, you can just vote for whoever your friend is voting for. Good luck! daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Friday 20 September 2019

Greerton Village Cherry Blossom Festival

Autumn Colours Tour

There was a moment of joy earlier this week when the cherry blossom trees in Greerton Village started to burst out puffs of pink. “On Sunday, little blossoms started to appear on the trees near the Waipuna Hospice shop in Cameron Rd,” says Greerton resident Carole Meredith. “I think by this weekend there will be a good show of blossoms.” She’s right – there’s a stunning display. The timing is perfect for those of us who love bounding into spring with one of Tauranga’s annual favourite events – the Greerton Village Cherry Blossom Festival. The busy village will once again be a popular destination from 10am to 2pm on Sunday, September 21, for the thousands of people who enjoy coming to the annual festival, with a display of street cars, stalls, food and entertainers. The Greerton Village School has been abuzz for weeks preparing for the annual gala that is part of the festival, and Chadwick Road will be partly closed to make way for the impressive display of cars from the Custom and Street Car Club. Rowan Ford Dawson from Circus in a Flash will be bringing his highly skilled performers, well-known for their stilt-walking, acrobatics, unicycling and stunning costumes. “We’ll have roving performers and an area to teach people some circus skills like juggling,” says Rowan. Spring is certainly in the air, and it will be a blooming good time in Greerton Village on Saturday amongst the pink blossoms. The Waipuna Hospice Charity Shop has won first place in the the 2019 Greerton Village Cherry Blossom Window Dressing competition. See story on page 39.

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Seal bite A man’s wife is wanting to warn others about seals along beaches, after her husband was bitten on the leg while walking along the beach near the Papamoa Surf Club. On Sunday, he was walking along the shoreline looking at the shells at about 8am and he didn’t take any notice of the “piece of wood” ahead of him. “All of a sudden, something reared up and nipped his left calf.” The wound is about 20cm long. She wishes to make others aware of the dangers of these cute looking animals.

Musical mischief The Te Puke Country Music Club refuses to be silenced after having its sound equipment stolen. Their sound gear was locked in the club’s trailer and the trailer was locked in a secure garage in a location not many would have known about, a post on their Facebook page says. Both the shed and the trailer have been broken in to and the trailer has been completely emptied. “This is very upsetting for our non-profi organisation and we would really like our stuff back,” the post says. The replacement value of the equipment is close to $20,000 and it includes, a new PA system, a drum kit, guitar amps, speakers, a mixer, mics and stands. If you have any information contact the Te Puke Police or club patron Geoff Mutton on: 07 573 7917.

Blind week volunteers The Blind Foundation is seeking volunteers to support this year’s Blind Week street collection on October 18-19. Volunteers play a crucial role in raising funds needed to provide practical and emotional support for New Zealanders who are blind or have low vision. Liz Anstice is this year marking five year volunteering for the cause and she appreciates the significance of Blind Week for many A Blind Foundation client herself, she was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa nine years ago in her thirties and admits she never expected to go blind.

Grace Road On Monday, Tauranga City Council is permanently closing the exit from Grace Road onto 15th Ave. A council spokesperson says the right turn entry from 15th Ave into Grace Road is also being closed. “This will help improve traffic flow down 15th Ave during the afternoon peak hours. “Residents of this part of Grace Road will be able to access 15th Ave via Burrows Street or Fraser Street. “No change to the southern section of Grace Road will occur.”

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Old tree with new friends The development site, which now has 400 square metres of hard ground, will have over three times that amount after it has been built.

A civil engineering assessment states that overland fl w from the proposed development will “leave the site and enter the Pitau Road reserve”. Don is concerned increased fl ws into the tree’s grounds will have adverse effects on th pre-European pōhutukawa. “Given that pōhutukawa don’t like the wet this could have an adverse effect on the t ee. “The de eloper has not even thought about the kaitiaki of the tree in their submission.” Council parks and environment team leader Warren Aitken says the tree is protected but pohutakawa do not mind the wet. “Trees adapt to their natural environment. “The damp g ound does not negatively impact the tree, it provides the large root system with plenty of nutrients and resources to remain strong and vigorous.” Daniel Garrick has lived across the road from Pitau Reserve for 18 years. He says over time the ground beneath the tree is increasingly getting damper and is adamant the pōhutukawa needs protection. “It’s increasingly getting worse, and surely if the building goes ahead and more water goes into the ground, it will cause the roots to eventually rot. Once those roots are rotten, that’s a dead tree.” Fellow resident Kimberley Renwick took to social media saying a report should be completed “investigating how this intensive development in close proximity will impinge on the tree’s roots which is intrinsic to its health. “I hope the tree is cared for in the right way with respect to tikanga. Importantly, everyone who should be, is notified, to kee the tree’s best interests at heart. “This pōhutukawa t ee is an irreplaceable part of our heritage and of significan

Mount Maunganui residents are worried the Pitau Reserve pōhutukawa will be harmed from a proposed residential development. council to manage any adverse effects on th historical value to all New Zealanders. tree and allow for remedial and safety works. “I would like to be sure that kaitiaki for “Pōhutukawa grow on a wide range of site the tree involves the appropriate guardians types - coastal rocky cliffs, ertical mudstone who can act on the tree’s behalf to look and sandstone bluffs, banks of clay an after it, not kept under the radar by volcanic ash deposits, sand dunes, open commercial enterprises.” grassland and fernland, volcanic and Tauranga City Council spokesperson boulder fields ” Barbara Dempsey says at this stage no direct Property developers TYBI Limited link between the proposal, the proposed consultants Boffa iskell declined to development and potential impact on the comment on the matter. health of the tree have been identified It says this is a resource consent application “As part of the application process, the that is following the RMA process. effects on the envi onment in the proposal The Weekend Sun has also approached will be considered by council where they Ngāi Te Rangi for comment, but had not have discretion.” received anything by the time this article Warren Aitken says the tree is on the went to print. Tauranga City Plan Notable Tree Register, Don says Pitau Rd residents are also which protects the pōhutukawa through rules around what works can be done to the tree or concerned the groundwork development could hurt the tree’s roots, introducing within its drip line. disease into the tree. “Any works outside of minor pruning “With two massive canopies, the large root are not permitted and a resource consent systems will probably extend far beyond is required. the canopies.” “The esource consent process enables Emma Houpt

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It’s time to bounce

Maungatapu Primary students Caleb Masigan (left) and Pia Kuka are heading abroad in November to chase their basketball dreams.

Pia Kuka, 11, and Caleb Masigan, 11, have been playing basketball since they were about eight years old. The players were selected to head to Australia after attending the Basketball Pacific U12 Jamboree i New Plymouth in July. Pia and Caleb live and breathe basketball daily, with both of the students playing for their school team and their rep teams. “I practise for about one hour a day, training in my back yard. I also train three times a week with my rep team,” Caleb says. The Year 6 students are heading over to Melbourne with four other young people from Tauranga City Basketball Association. Pia’s mum Te Ara Kuka says she is stoked to see her daughter thrive at basketball at such a young age. “She’s got an older sister who I have done this with as well, and I didn’t expect it to happen again” “This time it is tenfold. She’s quite tall, so she does

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Maungatapu Primary students are bouncing a lot of damage on the court because a lot of people think she is older than she is. their way to basketball success, travelling “She’s quick,” Te Ara says. across the ditch in November to play at the Pia’s reason for loving the sport is simple – it’s physical, and she gets to make friends from across Australian Basketball Jamboree.

the country. “I play netball as well, but I like basketball better because it’s more physical, you get to move around the court more. “We have both made friends from Waikato, Rotorua and Gisborne. I’m excited to make some Australian friends too,” says Pia. Caleb agrees, saying he is most excited to meet new people and travel overseas for the first time At the jamboree, students will be placed into teams and led through training sessions by experienced coaches. Each team will train, complete social activities and play against other teams. The rising stars, who both one day want to play for New Zealand, share encouraging words with kids their age wanting to immerse themselves in the sport. “Train hard and you get those rewards,” says Caleb. “Also, just have hope in yourself that you can do it,” Pia adds.

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The pungent smell of nitrocellulose, the explosive component of the modern day bullet, after it’s been fired, must be addictive. Allison Fursdon reckons so. She got a whiff 36 years ago when she was unwittingly introduced to small bore rifle shooting. And that was that. “I was 21 and had a driver’s licence. My little brother Bruce wanted to go to the rifle range so my father threw me the car keys.” At the range Allison sat around bored to tears until she decided to give it a go. “Long story short, Bruce gave up when I beat him at the end of the season. And 36 years on, I am still involved.” Very involved. Allison is secretary of the Tauranga Target Rifle Club – the small bore range at the bottom of

Elizabeth Street. She hasn’t competitively fired a shot in years, but hers is a greater calling. After all, she says, targets don’t change themselves and targets don’t mark themselves. “The world is desperately short of volunteers willing to pitch up and do stuff to support those that can shoot.” That’s a nod to her own ability. Allison admits to being nothing more than a very happy B grade shooter. But as a volunteer she can do stuff, achieve stuff. “It’s a sport I understand and I just do what I do and I do it well. “I have been a volunteer at the Sydney Olympics and Paralympics, I was a volunteer at Melbourne and Manchester Commonwealth Games.” Then she upskilled, got her judge’s license. “And I went to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games as a pistol judge and the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games as a rifle judge. In less than a month she’s off to the World Shooting

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Under the microscope – each target gets a close inspection. Para Sport championships for disabled shooters in Sydney. “Then a couple of weeks later, I will be in Sydney for the Oceania shooting Federation championships as a judge.” All without firing a shot but being a quiet committed human charge of nitrocellulose, the propulsion behind these events. Then she will return to Tauranga and the rather humble, musty and makeshift shooting range the Tauranga Target Rifle Club calls home at the bottom of Elizabeth Street. And when the red lights go up, and the firing ceases, Allison will retrieve the targets and assess them millimeter by millimeter beneath a magnifying glass. And no breaches of etiquette please, because in the interests of a fair competition, Allison will put on her judge’s hat and throw the not insignificant rule book at you. “Knowledge of the rules is a powerful thing and you can ruin a good day by transgressing and being disqualified.” She’s a tough bird – tough but fair. And a giver – because without people like Allison, clubs wouldn’t operate. What do they say about volunteers? “Volunteers don’t necessarily have the time; they just have the

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Get yourself ready to vote The 2019 local body elections starts to get serious for voters from today. If you are enrolled you will start getting your voting forms today and through until September 25. Then it’s a case of just doing it, of having your say. Read the instructions carefully, the form takes you step by step through the process. Then you7154 postNewspaper it back. Template.ai 1 If you aren’t enrolled, you will need to

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8 cast a special vote. The Tauranga City Council now uses a single transferrable vote system as opposed to first past the post. But it i well explained on the form, you are still just making choices and you are still just filling out a form Your vote must be received by midday on October 12. You can also deliver it 9/05/12 11:41 by hand to the AM Tauranga City Council office at 91 Willow Street

Speak to The Weekend Sun With the local body elections fast approaching, The Weekend Sun took to the streets of Tauranga this week to ask young people a couple of questions. Firstly, we asked if they are planning on casting their vote this year. The second question asks what changes they would like to see implemented in the city. Here are their responses.

What are younger voters planning this time round Harrison Brick, Omanu

Are you voting in the upcoming elections? Yep, I sure am. I want to see change in my community – I want to see more work, more employment and more skilled jobs. What changes do you want to see in Tauranga? I want to see more efficiency in transport, people being able t get to their jobs on time in the morning. Better transport systems and more assistance for entrepreneurs.

Nikita Costello, Bellevue

Are you voting in the upcoming elections? Yes, yes I am. It seems like nothing changes, so it’s nice to maybe make a change. What changes do you want to see in Tauranga? Where do I begin, let’s be real. More access to services for people that need them. People being able to get help where they need it, and not having to jump through loop holes to get there. Because just doing that in itself a deterrent, and it will stop people from getting the help they need.

Kheyjhyn Martin, Mount Maunganui

Are you voting in the upcoming elections? I haven’t planned to. I don’t know how to, and I had a quick look at who was running for Mayor but I’m not too interesting in going out to vote. What changes do you want to see in Tauranga? It would be around more things available for youth – more free activities, better parks for kids to play on. Tauranga just caters for the older generation and doesn’t represent anything for younger people

Jessa Follas, Brookfiel

Are you voting in the upcoming elections? Yes. It’s kind of a responsibility of citizens when you are a part of society to be involved in society in a positive way. What changes do you want to see in Tauranga? First and foremost we really need to look after our environment. Things like climate change and sustainability - that is a big deal. There’s too many homeless people, I know that’s everywhere, but specifically in Tauranga I think we need to look at that.

Mario Vargas, Mount Maunganui

Are you voting in the upcoming elections? Yeah I reckon. Voting is your chance to get some change going, and if you don’t vote you’re kind of like leaving everything up to everyone else. What changes do you want to see in Tauranga? Being a student, I feel like the CBD lacks a few things like more life. Maybe a few more events that will attract younger people, not necessarily parties, but maybe more chances to network with professionals.

Annabel Glen, Welcome Bay

Are you voting in the upcoming elections? I haven’t heard much about them to be honest, I did get sent something but I haven’t really looked into it. What changes do you want to see in Tauranga? I’m studying early childhood, so making sure that the centers and stuff are up to standard.

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The Tauranga Youth Advisory Group wants to boost voting in the 18-24 demographic by 5 per cent. In the 2016 local elections 60 per cent of voters around New Zealand under the age of 25 didn’t vote. The Outvote Boomers event is being run by Tauranga’s Youth Advisory Group and will provide young people with a chance to vote and discuss local politics over a cold beer. The event is at held at Our Place next Friday. “They’re the ones deciding how Tauranga is run. And we’re sick of it. So with your help, we’re outvoting boomers in the Tauranga election,” the campaign reads. Advisory Group member Sam Taylor says it is crucial to get a strong youth voice in the upcoming elections, otherwise, we run the risk of having policies that don’t look at young people. “If young people aren’t voting there is never going to be any policies tailored towards making our city a better place for us to live. “The more that vote, the louder our voices come across in the voting demographics,” says Sam. The group is aiming to make voting more accessible to young people, and increase turnout in the 18-24 demographic by 5 per cent. “Voting shouldn’t be hard, we should do as much as we can to make it a simple process,” says Advisory Group member Louis Donovan. “It can feel like a solitary action that goes nowhere, so we are creating a collective feeling around voting. “We decided the best way to start a conversation

about politics was to go to where social circles are already talking – over a few drinks.” Sam and Louis both agree that systems currently in place around voting don’t make it easy for young people to have their say. “It can be really hard for young people to engage because it’s still postal ballot, which is so out of date. It doesn’t motivate people to get out and do it,” says Sam. Louis also points out that understanding local politics can be tricky for many people. “You see signs out there, and it isn’t clear what each candidate stands for. Unless you put a lot of effort into researching them, it can be really confusing.” The Weekend Sun took to the streets of Tauranga this week to ask youth if they are planning on casting their vote. Four out of six interviewees confirmed that they are planning on voting. Waikato University Tauranga student Kheyjhyn Martin says she isn’t planning on voting in local elections this year. “First of all I don’t know how, but I had a quick look at who was running for Mayor and it wasn’t clear on how a lot of them were going to implement the changes they were going to do.” Other youth raised issues around lack of life in the CBD and lack of access to services, climate change and the city’s housing shortage. Louis says if we can increase the voter turnout among youth this year, then next election candidates will actively seek out their votes. ‘Outvote Boomers’ is on Friday, October 4 at Our Place from 5-8 pm. Those not enrolled to vote or received voting papers in the mail will be able to cast a special vote. There will be a live DJ, cold beers and Emma Houpt free dumplings.

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Tired seals make it to rocky rest spot Don’t be surprised if you see increasing amounts of sleepy seal pups around Bay of Plenty coastlines this time of year. Local marine organisations are urging members of the public to continue to respect sea animals and give them the space they need to rest. Western Bay Wildlife Trust chairperson Melissa

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couple of days before returning to sea. They usually head south again during the warmer weather to join breeding colonies.” Both Liza and Melissa agree that with the increasing amount of pups popping up on our beaches, onlookers need to help them safe. “Public need to keep their distance and never get between a seal and the ocean. “They don’t like being blocked. “If other people are not keeping their distance, harassing the seal or trying to take pictures up close - that should be reported to the Department of Conversation,” says Melissa. “Unless seals are obviously

injured, they are best left alone. “Giving them enough space with a 20-metre distance and keeping dogs away from them is important,” says Liza. “Seals can be dangerous and can transmit some diseases to humans so they are best appreciated from a distance.” BOP residents can also help protect the creatures by disposing correctly of their rubbish and reporting any injuries to DOC. Melissa says broken glass, fishin lines, plastic bags bottles around rocks can harm the creatures. “Rubbish is a real problem with wildlife becoming entangled and it can injure them as well. It also

blocks penguin burrows so they can’t feed their chicks, so please take your rubbish with you. “Also please keep dogs out of the dog ban zone and on a leash when near wildlife areas,” says Melissa. “Sometimes seals are severely injured from things like shark bites, exhausted from swimming in rough seas or they may even be entangled in fishing line o netting,” says Liza. “Occasionally they can be treated but sometimes the kindest thing is to put them to sleep.” If you spot a seal that is severely injured or entangled, please call the DOC hotline on: Emma Houpt 0800 362 468

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Call for public meeting over underpass issue As D-Day - D for demolition – draws near for the Bayfair underpass, the action group fighting for its retention as part of the new B2B highway development, has floated another design proposal aimed at defusing the fiasco The plan surfaced as another public meeting was called to discuss the doomed underpass and find ways to get pedestrians and cyclists safely across Maunganui Road without affecting traffic The meeting is set for 5.30pm, Monday, September 23 at Mount Maunganui College. Mayor Greg Brownless says the NZTA has been encouraged to hold a public meeting. “Those efforts have got us nowhere.” “If you have your NZTA hat on, the demolition of the underpass will proceed next month,” says Phillip Brown, co-chair of the Bayfair Underpass Alliance after a recent meeting with the NZTA in Tauranga.

“That’s the party line, no changes.” Then in a letter this week to a NZTA senior manager in Wellington, the underpass fighting group put up another design option to re-use the existing underpass. The NZTA has already ruled out using the underpass because an earth embankment, the bridge approach, has to go on top and the underpass wouldn’t cope. “That’s fine,” says Phillip. “So sink load bearing piles either side of the underpass and a structural concrete slab over the top. The weight of the embankment is taken by the slab and piles.” The suggestion comes after a Minister of Transport, Phil Twyford, requested consultation between NZTA and the community. But the Bayfair Underpass Alliance which attended the meeting says “consultation” did not happen. “Within minutes we were told sorry, there will be no underpass,” says the Alliance’s Phillip Brown in a letter to the NZTA Wellington manager Andrew Thackwray. Phillip says any suggested alternatives to the NZTA proposed system of signalized pedestrian crossings

were shot down with comments like “my engineers say no”. Tauranga Labour MP Jan Tinetti also sat in on part of that meeting. She says the NZTA has been hit with brick walls every which way. “It just doesn’t look like it’s going to work - they are engineering issues. “But there has to be another solution which isn’t signalised road crossings.” The cost of a new underpass had blown out even further. “To more than $40 million with an upper boundary of $50 million,” says Phillip Brown.

“The whole project’s only worth $120 million and 50 meters of underpass is as much as $50 million.” The NZTA went through a community consultation on the project between 2008 and 2014. “There was no big community push for an underpass at the time.” And it didn’t re-emerge until 2017 with the Government Policy Statement pressing for cycle lanes and pedestrian ways. “It was like retro-fitting the plans, which is why it was so hard to make the underpass fit and affordable.

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Jetskis head to Mayor Island More than 70 jetskis will be making their way to Mayor Island this weekend. Action Sports Direct is giving people the opportunity to go somewhere they may have not been or may have felt intimidated doing it on their own. Just like their Matakana ride, they are wanting to make this a yearly event and are wanting to get as many jetskis as possible on the water. To join in on the day trip on Sunday, September 22, Sean Joyce from Action Sports Direct says all you need is a fourstroke jetski. “Launch where ever it is convenient for you on the day and we will all congregate in Pilot Bay from 8.30am

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12 below the Mount for a briefing befor we leave. “We ask that no one leaves before the marshal blasts the air horn, that way everyone sticks together. Make sure your skis are charged up, full tank! Your ski and your safety is your responsibility.” Sean says this is an amazing opportunity to tick this adventure off this list. The trip will be leaving Pilot Bay at around 10am and will be back at around 1pm. Sean says the trip is weather dependant and updates will be posted to their Facebook page.

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Debz Turner is urging BOPRC to consider extending the hours of the 36 bus service. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

A Papamoa resident is pushing to have a critical bus service extended, saying it’s the only way she can directly commute to the CBD on public transport. Route 36 Papamoa via Maungatapu bus service only operates on weekdays from 5.45am to 9.03am and 3.16pm to 8.03pm. Debz Tuner told the Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Public Transport Committee last week, she struggles around using the bus as her primary form of transport. She doesn’t own a car and finds i difficult to get around in weekda off-peak hours and at the weekend. “It can be really frustrating and it

makes me feel stuck. “I used to be able to get the 36 on a Saturday morning and go to the market. Now I have to get three buses to get there and three busses home again, so it’s not worth it. “I have to walk 20 minutes to the bus stop, get a bus to Bayfair, then a bus from Bayfair to the CBD, then another bus to the market. “It can be quite a hassle.” Between February and July this year, there’s been a 13 per cent decline of adults in Mount Maunganui and Papamoa using bus services. Debz says she used to be one of the most regular bus users, but now she avoids busses and get rides. Route 36 ceased on December 10, 2018. A modified service wa

reintroduced on July 8 this year after from community members. BOPRC senior transport planner Joe Metcalfe says extending the operating hours of the service is one of a series of options that is being considered by staff for improving services in Papamoa and Mount area. “Staff will be engaging with stakeholders and bus users on these options over the coming months.” Joe says patronage on the service is meeting their patronage expectations at the moment. “Maintaining the reliability of the service is critical to continuing to encourage more users. “As always we will regularly review the performance of the service to identify if any changes are required.” Emma Houpt

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Claydons answer call of synchro Ella Claydon had finished with dancing but loved the pool. Synchronised swimming was a perfect fit “She went for a look-see,” says Mum Lorna Claydon. “And she absolutely fell in love with the sport.” Middle Claydon, Lucy, watched Ella having fun and wanted part of it. And number three, a wee poppet called Bella – well, as soon as she could swim a length, she also wanted to be a synchronised swimmer, despite some developmental issues she lives with. That’s three of five Claydons captured by the sport. Lorna was delivering the swimmers to Baywave for two hour training sessions five nights a week, and being a constant presence around the pool, she was roped into being a parent judge. Four of five. That leaves Dad Adrian. Every day after training he asks the Claydon girls which team won. “So he jokingly encourages them in their chosen sport. “He has learned to do a very good synchronised swimmers bun,” says Lorna. And he will be Dad in charge this weekend.

Lorna is away so Adrian will have three buns to do for a display tomorrow – a full dress rehearsal for the upcoming New Zealand National Synchronised Swimming Championships to be held at the Moana Pool in Dunedin on “September 28. And the Claydons will descend en masse. “We will hire a camper van – the alternative being 72 hours sitting beside a swimming pool,” jokes Lorna. But there’s undeclared commitment from the girls. “They just love going to training,” says Lorna. “They don’t mind doing other things as long as it doesn’t mess with their training.” People are becoming increasingly respectful of synchronised swimming as they get to know more about it. “And there’s something very serene about being under the water. “It’s a very cerebral sport, lots of thinking, lots of multi-tasking, but yet very calm under the water.” Lorna says increasingly people realise it’s a challenging sport that demands a high level of fitness, high levels of core strength, musicality and artistry. Ella Claydon, 16, has amassed a number of medals. Read the full story at www.sunlive.co.nz

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Road closures in place for marathon Motorists can expect delays and detours around Tauranga this weekend as the 2019 Tauranga Marathon takes place. The marathon is taking place this Saturday with full road closures and lane closures taking place in Mount Maunganui, the city centre, Papamoa, and Matua. A spokesperson for the Tauranga Marathon says the first event will star at 8.45am and the final maratho entrants are expected to finis

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A competitor celebrates with supporters after completing the Tauranga Marathon last year.

Cirque du Jelly Legs Cirque du Sore Legs, Jelly Legs and Speedy Gonzales are just some of the fun nicknames that competitors will be wearing on their personalised bibs for the Garmin Tauranga Marathon on Saturday. With a fine day and light breeze forecast, Tauranga is turning on perfect running weather for the hundreds of walkers, runners and dashers who will be out competing in the full distance and shorter distance events. With the 2km, 5km, 10km, 21km and the full 42.2km premier race, there is something for everyone. There are no age restrictions for the three shorter races, but racers need to be 14 years and over for the 21km, or at least 18 years for the full marathon event. The longer events will begin earlier in the day, with the marathon and half marathon starting at 9.10am from Papamoa Beach Rd, heading along the coastal road to the Mount, around Mauao’s base track, and over the bridge to Tauranga. The full marathon then extends along the harbour to Fergusson Park, back around the Waikareao Boardwalk track and into downtown Tauranga. The 10km classic which begins at 8.45am in

Harbour Drive will take runners and walkers around the Waikareao Boardwalk track and straight into the Tauranga CBD. The 5km fun run leaves from the Tauranga Harbour Marina at 8.45am, heads over the harbour bridge and along to the finish line. The kids dash at 2.30pm starts righ next to that cheeky ragamuffin, Hairy Maclary an comprises two 1km loops with the final section super-fun, super-breathless dash down The Strand to the finish line and that finisher meda All races finish up at the same finish line on T Strand in downtown Tauranga, a perfect place to rest and celebrate afterwards. One of NZ’s top city marathons, this popular event showcases some of the best of the city of Tauranga, with the highlights being Papamoa’s ocean beach, the stunning base track around Mauao, the broad sweep of the harbour bridge and the beauty of the Waikaraeao Estuary loop. Finally of course, there is the thrilling city centre finish in the heart of the cafes, bars and restaurant in the downtown shopping area. There will be spot prizes and trophies, and the grand prize of a big screen TV, but also everyone who finishes the Tauranga Marathon irrespective of distance – will receive an exclusive commemorative medal.

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Historic sailing crew anchors in Tauranga The double-hulled sailing canoe Fa’afaite has arrived safe and sound in Tauranga Harbour on Friday, after leaving Tahiti on August 20 and crossing the Pacific using traditional navigation. “The journey has been a t emendous effo t by the entire crew,” says Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Tumu Whakarae chief executive Bernadette Cavanagh. “Not only have these voyagers just completed an almost month-long journey across Te Moananui a Kiwa, the Pacific cean, guided by the position of the stars, Moon and Sun as well as other signs in nature like swells and winds, but the crew spent months preparing for this,” says Bernadette. “It’s an honour to have the Fa’afaite crew participate in the Tuia 250 Voyage around Aotearoa New Zealand from October to December this year,” says Bernadette. “They bring the mana of their tupuna Tupaia who represents the skill and

knowledge of Pacific oyagers and was pivotal in communicating with tangata whenua during the first onshore encounters with Pakeha in 1769. “TheTuia 250 national commemoration highlights the stories of Tupaia which have often been overshadowed in our history by the feats of James Cook. Tuia 250 supports events that highlight T upaia and our links with the Pacific, including the Auckland Museum exhibition ‘Tupaia and the Endeavour’ and the feature-length documentary film ‘Tupaia’s Endeavour’. “Next month we welcome a delegation of more than 300 people from Tahiti, many whom have undertaken significant fundraising to attend the Tuia 250 events happening around New Zealand.” Tuia 250 Voyage Flotilla Kaitiaki Jack Thatcher says the journey of Fa’afaite proves the extraordinary capability and courage of Pacific oyagers who found and settled Aotearoa many generations ago. Jack was responsible for receiving daily reports from the crew as the vessel sailed 4300 kilometres across

the open ocean. “The c ew have done an amazing job, holding their course accurately and expertly, whilst Tawhirimatea and Tangaroa challenged them unceasingly once they came into the Southern Pacific cean,” says Jack. “The st ong winds, cloudy, rainy days and nights constantly assailing them would have been daunting even under normal circumstances. “Moeata and Titaua however were navigating traditionally without instruments much like how their

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Welcome Bay Lane safety improvements Safety improvements at both ends of Welcome Bay Lane is due to start on Monday. NZ Transport Agency project manager John McCarthy says the improvements will allow Tauranga City Council to reopen Welcome Bay Lane to cars while managing the risks to people on bikes and other vulnerable road users. The improvements have been through an independent safety review process, in collaboration with Council. John says they are specifically designed to improve safety at the entry and exit points of Welcome Bay Lane.

The previous give way arrangements for exiting the old lane will be modified to a compulsory stop in the new design. “We are also building a traffic island at the entrance of Welcome Bay Lane to slow down vehicles before they turn into the lane, as well as limiting the size of vehicles that can access the lane. “The design recognises that confident cyclists will probably choose to stay on the road however cyclists do have two options to get across the Welcome Bay Lane intersection, including diverting left along Welcome Bay Lane to a new off-road crossing location or staying on the marked cycle lane.”

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industries including food, pharmaceutical, environmental and agriscience sectors. Eurofins’ Donald Meikle-Cameron says, “positive engagement with our community is one our core values. “The speedmeet events involve our youth, the one thing our company is passionate about. We find it as an efficient way o meeting a number of candidates already interested in finding work quickly. This event has come about through community collaboration between CATE Tauranga & Priority, the Ministry of Education, Got a Trade? Got it Made!, employers and industry training organisations. For more information about Upgrade with a Trade, go to: www.gotatrade.co.nz/events.

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Free busses for climate change School Strike 4 Climate Tauranga has announced that the Bay of Plenty Regional Council will provide free buses on the afternoon of Friday, September 27 to coincide with the intergenerational strike.

“New Zealand history will be taught in all schools and kura by 2022.

“This is a landmark change that our hapū, whānau and Waiariki communities have been asking for, and I am proud to be part of the Government making it happen. “All New Zealanders should understand our history, including the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the New Zealand Wars. With schools and kura working in partnership with mana whenua to deliver the content, we are delivering on our committment of valuing who we are as a country.”

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In an email to School Strike 4 Climate Tauranga convenor Zoe de Malmanche, a regional council spokesperson said there will be free buses for adults, children and students on Climate Change Strike Day, on September 27. Zoe says it’s a win for everyone and shows the regional council is committed to climate action, and takes its climate emergency declaration seriously. A spokesperson for School Strike 4 Climate Auckland, Luke Wijohn says he is keen to see Auckland Council follow suit. “It would be brilliant to see councils across New Zealand support our rangatahi and their efforts”. The demonstration next week will be the third strike of the year, with students across New Zealand striking to advocate for meaningful action from central government to prevent the climate crisis advancing further. Zoe says the upcoming strike is not just for

The days of ew Zealanders recognising Guy Fawkes on November 5, completely unaware that Parihaka shares the same date, are numbered. I was in Wellington, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern unveiled a New Zealand Wars plaque in Parliament’s debating chamber, and joined Education Minister, Chris Hipkins in announcing that New Zealand history will finally be taught in all schools and kura by 2022. This a landma k change that our hapū and whānau have been asking for, and I am proud to be part of the Government making it happen.

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The AIMS Games a great success! I am very pleased with the result of lasts week’s 2019 AIMS Games. It was amazing to see more than 11,500 young athletes descend on Tauranga to participate in such a positive and lively event. Sports is such a key contributor to the vitality of any community or culture. The AIMS Games was an excellent example of how these sorts of competitions can bring people together to build connections, get active and to grow in sportsmanship. Events aimed at the intermediate age group are highly important as they offer a great environment for kids to develop in their character, teamwork and perseverance. It was exciting not only to have students involved, but seeing parents showing interest and actively participating

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20 was quite encouraging. The sudden influx o visitors further brought to light the limitations of our city’s infrastructure. With so many people flooding our cit at once, we were bursting at the seams. Our accommodation was at full capacity leaving attendees scrambling to fin alternative lodging. Our roads showed their insufficiency as traffic was especial congested throughout the duration of the Games. Events such as the AIMS Games foreshadow just how overstretched our infrastructure capacity will become if we do not keep up with the growth that Tauranga is experiencing. We need to pave the way for the future and get things moving now!

AVOCO looks for R&D student A second $5000 scholarship opportunity for tertiary students, and aimed at bolstering research into avocados, is now being offered.

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Port CFO retires after 32 years Port of Tauranga has announced that chief financial officer Steve Gray, who has been with the company for 32 years, will retire in June 2020 for health reasons. Steve has served as CFO for the past 12 years. Port of Tauranga chief executive Mark Cairns says Steve has been instrumental in the company’s success and will

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You’re invited to a tour of our water and wastewater treatment plants Open days: 27 and 28 September 2019 Have you ever wondered how clean drinking water makes it to your tap? Do you know how wastewater is treated before it is returned to the environment? On Friday, 27 and Saturday, 28 September, we’re opening the doors to our Oropi water treatment plant and Chapel Street wastewater treatment plant for a behind-the-scenes look at how water is processed and treated from source to sea. Register for one of our free tours, and find out how we keep Tauranga’s water flowing.

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Friday 20 September 2019

Fruit trees taken from kindy garden Empty holes in the ground is the only reminder to the Te Puna community and the Inspired Te Puna Community Kindergarten of what used to grow in them.

Empty holes with the remaining trees at the community garden at the Te Puna Community Kindergarten.

When head teacher Paula Osborn arrived to work last Thursday morning, she noticed that some fruit trees were missing. “We are trying to create a community fruit tree garden for anybody to come and help themselves to fruit,” she says. Being a non-profit kindergarten, most of the trees planted in the community garden have been donated. Some are donated from family members of children who used to attend the kindy and are now at school. Paula says having the trees taken is a bit of a bummer. “We understand there is a need. I’m not too sure who took them or what the need was, but we’re trying to create that for everybody as a community,

and it’s just a shame that they never allowed those trees to blossom.” A peach tree, two citrus trees, and two blueberry bushes were taken. She says the whanau and the children were disappointed when they were told the trees had been taken. “Since then we’ve had a lovely whanau member that’s gone and sourced a raspberry bush and a tamarillo tree. “It’s very sad obviously because they [children] plant them, they see them grow and they’re all excited about that and consequently it’s also really sad

Concern over new facilities I can always tell when our community is angry.

I get calls and emails from people letting me know their concerns. This is happening at the moment as people living in the Burrows Street and Avenues communities are making contact with me. They are very concerned about the proposal by the Department of Corrections to move its Community Corrections facilities to 36 Burrows Street in Tauranga. More than 550 offenders will report to this site every week. They will meet their probation officers, attend skill development

programmes and join community work teams. Traffic and parking are major issues for many areas in Tauranga. I have been told that more than 90 per cent of the offenders who will be using this facility will drive there. That’s hundreds more cars, each week, in an area that currently has transport issues related to feeding into 15th Avenue. The local community has serious, legitimate concerns. The community is made up of families who walk their children to school. Elderly use their mobility scooters on these streets and there are many local businesses nearby. It is also

an area with churches and other community facilities. I understand and agree with local residents that a centre like this would be better suited away from residential living and schools. Although a final decision has not been reached I think the Department of Corrections needs to find a more appropriate site This Monday, September 23, I am holding my six-monthly MP question time at the Greerton RSA from 6.30pm. It would be great to see you there.

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Friday 20 September 2019

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Great year for TBC football Tauranga Boys’ College footballers should be major contenders when the school’s sports awards are announced for 2019. By any standards applied to a sporting code it has been a remarkable year. The First XI were crowned Super 8 champions for the first time since 2007 and achieved an excellent fifth place finish in the highly competitive men’ WaiBOP Premiership. Individual honours were highlighted by midfielder Jordan Toy (Under-16), midfielder Stan Rust (Under-19) and goal keeper Harry Donald (Under-19) selected to represent New Zealand at age group secondary school level.

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Neil says this year’s success follows on from a consistency of performance that has been building over many seasons. “This year we have probably had as deep as a squad as we have ever had. “Last year we came sixth in the country which was pretty good but this time we had better depth meaning injuries had less impact than they might have had. “The Super 8 title is the first winter sport title we have won in any Winning ways sport since 2009 when They are the first basketball won. So it has Tauranga Boys’ players been a long time between to make the respective drinks in our winter national sides since Ben sporting scene.” Richardson in 2005. Neil says in such a total Add to that impressive team effort it is hard to list of season highs is a isolate individuals but strong run at the national captain Scott Hawkins secondary schools’ Tauranga Boys’ First XI footballers. deserves some attention. tournament and a win “The real treasure in our team was Scott. How he for the junior football team at the NZSS Hillsdene didn’t get picked for the secondary schools’ team Tournament held locally this month. I have got no idea. The boys look up to him like The foundations for the remarkable year of success nothing else. It is pretty cool.” were set many years ago with players brought Three 1st XI players have been selected in NZSS through the development stages at the school’s Football teams for an up-coming trip to Sydney. football programme before blossoming at First Jordan Toy, (U16), Stan Rust (U19) and Harry XI level. Donald (U19). At the helm of the First XI coaching are Neil They leave on July 7th and play against Australian Howard and Alex Bryant who deserve credit for Secondary Schools’, Sydney FC and two Sydney creating a winning culture in the sport and playing sports colleges. football with the right attitude.

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Oceandowns Reserve to be converted to sports field Work has begun on converting Oceandowns Reserve into an active field with playground facilities, ready for use during the 2020 football season.

neighbouring properties. This means that the light at the boundary will be the same brightness that you would expect from a full moon. Public toilets, changing sheds, referees room, and storage space will be located in the most accessible and visible part of the reserve, near the playground and car park. The public toilets will be locked afterhours, and only sports clubs will have access to the remaining facilities. Thirty-five new angle car parks will be created on Gloucester Road. Council staff say the number of car parks is comparable to other reserves in a similar residential location such as Morland Fox Park and Pemberton Park.

Oceandowns Reserve is on the corner of Gloucester Rd and Oceandowns Way in Arataki. The plan is to turn it into an active reserve, with two football fields complete with irrigation, training lights, playground, public toilets, changing sheds, a shared path and parking. Work will take about 16 weeks to complete. If all goes to plan, full use of the sports fields wil start in the winter of 2020. The decision to convert Oceandowns Reserve into a sports field was driven by the growing pressure on the city’s active reserves. By establishing this park primarily for football use, it alleviates some of the pressure at other sports fields for other sports code for example Arataki Park and Blake Park. Engagement with the community commenced mid2018. Local residents had an opportunity to provide feedback on the concept plan, including providing

Additionally a new footpath will run along Gloucester Road, and the installation of a new playground will happen once all the other works are completed, probably early 2020. Council say that many great suggestions were received for the playground during the public consultation period so some of these ideas will be incorporated where possible. “The less locals have to travel across town the better it is for so many reasons,” says Tauranga City Councillor Leanne Brown. The reserve will be closed to the public during the works.

Oceandowns Reserve. suggestions on the type of play equipment they would like to see. Council reports that the responses received were generally in favour of the proposal and any concerns raised have been mitigated where possible during the planning process. The two football fields on the fie will allow for a 25-metre buffer between fields and the neighbours boundaries to reduce noise and the risk of balls being kicked over the fence. Floodlights will be using LED lights, which have the two benefit of having lower power usage, and the light spill is less likely to reach

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Record-setting sail boat slides into Tauranga A vessel described as the royalty of ocean racing is in Tauranga this week. Beau Geste is a MOD70 Trimaran skippered by Gavin Brady. Vessel Works project director Phil Wardale says the vessel is in town to “undertake some maintenance”. Waterline Magazine editor Brian Rogers says the vessel arrived on Sunday. “It arrived so late, the crew had to sleep on the vessel, as they had to be cleared by customs before

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efficient and friendly place for bi boat maintenance. “But now we have the Marine Precinct with the big boat lift, the craning out facilities and the rigging experts, it’s becoming a more favoured destination for overseas boats to do refits an maintenance. “It’s really good for the industry in Tauranga.” Karl bought the yacht from Lloyd Thomburg when it was called Phaedo3. Phaedo3 (originally Foncia) launched in August 2011 and had a reputation of being one of the fastest yachts in the world.

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Friday 20 September 2019

It’s time to put their best football forward

The Czechs are coming - Ivana Kutova, Jan Skrip and Jindrich “Henry” Hahn.

The Czech Republic has confirmed. Five times World Cup champions Brazil will also be represented. They’re confirmed. As will India, Nepal, Vietnam, China, Pacific Islands and Korea. It’s Tauranga’s answer to the World Cup – it’s called ‘Ethkick’ where local ethnic communities put their best players on the pitch for a down scaled world cup – smaller mixed teams, smaller fields and shorter games. “It’s a fantastic example of using sport as a tool to break down language and cultural barriers,” says Anna Kerewaro, president of Multicultural Tauranga. “It also helps celebrate the cultural diversity of our city.”

a small country on the other side of the globe. And that’s where they ended up and had a family. He was a cabinet maker but now works outdoors in the kiwifruit industry. “The tournament holds a special place for me,” says Henry. “I always wanted to travel, experience different places, food and culture. I can feel that spirit at this tournament. Except the people and their cultures come here, come to me, and I can still feel the spirit.” Then there are traditional and historic rivalries between some national teams. “Politics are put aside on the field,” says Henry. “But off the field we can tal politics. And we do, but we don’t let it take away from the fun of playing soccer.”

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Captain of the Czech Republic, Jindrich Hahn – aka Henry because Kiwis struggle to get their tongue around Jindrich - only has to come in from Paengaroa rather than Prague to play in the tournament at Tauranga Boys College on Saturday September 28. “The Czech population in Tauranga is only 40 or 50 people and mainly families,” says Henry, a two year professional footballer in his home country. “So it’s difficult to pull a team together. The Czech team will have a couple of Kiwi ring-ins as the rules dictate teams need only a core of four ethnic players in the squad of eight. Henry also turned out for Tauranga City, Otago, Hamilton Wandererds and also had a couple of seasons under controversial coach, Kevin Fallon. He has an abiding respect for the man. “People have mixed feelings about him. But I really adored him, one of the best coaches I have played under.” When Henry left the Czech Republic with girlfriend Monica several years ago he gave her three destination options – Israel, USA or New Zealand. As a schoolboy with a bent for geography, he was always fascinated by

Some teams, suggests Henry, are different physically and mentally. “Like the South African and Chile and Argentina. Because they are hard and tough.” It is all about pride. “We may be new Kiwis but we are also very proud of our Czech heritage” says Dana Dunford, who assists the Czech team. “When we get out on the field we are playing for the republic. “We are also very passionate about sport and especially soccer. The guys are very competitive and want to win for Czech.” Meanwhile time is running out for registrations for the Ethkick Football Tournament which is supported by New Zealand Police and Blue Rovers Football Club. Mixed teams are also eligible to participate with a minimum age of 16. Womens’ teams are also welcome to register. This year Ethkick will be held alongside the New to the Bay Expo 2019. Its aim is to welcome newcomers to Tauranga and help them access services and activities for a positive and successful settlement in the community. For more information and to register, phone: 07 571 6419 or email: enquiries@trmc.co.nz

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Reviving horticulture education in Katikati What began as a project to create a new, innovative and attractive horticulture course for Katikati College students has morphed into offering education and pathways to employment for the wider community. Teacher Hilary Johnson took on KKC’s horticulture department two years ago, when subject enrolments were dwindling but the local horticulture industry was screaming out for workers. “Horticulture in schools doesn’t provide what the industry needs, or what tertiary providers need. “Traditionally, it’s been gardening – while every kid should learn how to grow vegetables, 16-17-year-olds should be learning something way more relevant to the industry,” says Hilary.

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She’s designed a modular, flexible, cross-curricular and future-focused programme where students personalise their learning by picking their own subjects. For example, in one class students individually learn topics from science to business studies, marketing, finance, cashflow, future proofing, innovatio sustainability, robotics and coding – via several specialist teachers in the same time slot. “Students choose what they want to do and this can take them down a variety of pathways. It offers opportunities for students wishing to go straight into work, those seeking cadetships and further training, and those looking to go to university to secure a career in horticulture at the highest levels.” Hilary’s classes also offer real-world learning and industry involvement, with out-of-school learning, such as field trips, the norm. This year students have visited honey-processing plant, hydroponics and tissue culture propagators, an under-cover blueberry operation, a maturity-testing lab, nurseries, orchards, packhouses, King Seeds and been exposed to drones and technology.

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The teacher behind Katikati College’s new horticulture programme, Hilary Johnson. to our country and this region – and this industry will actually require fewer unskilled people and more skilled people in future due to robotics and automation. “So the trust’s aiming to bring the community into Katikati College student this programme to improve Rose Rayner, 16, is part youth employability, and support needs of the of the new horticulture industry – and altogether programme. Year 11 student make a positive change. “Some students have Anthony Gray, aged 15, “We’ll run this free, done paid work with Zespri designing a handsfree NEET-specific training contractor Start AFresh, watering system using separately, but alongside working on real-world electronics and coding. our school programme, research that has purpose, using other providers and instead of a science experiment.” expertise who will team up with us. We But while the college’s horticulture won’t do it as a school – but we will host subject went from 19 enrolments in it.” Hilary says education will go up to 2018 to 58 this year and is forecast to a diploma course above Level 3 and lead hit 80 in 2020 – something occurred participants directly to a career pathway to Hilary. “We realised there are people or a job. out there who don’t have access to this “Our vision is to be the centre of sort of training and education – and we horticultural excellence in the BOP, needed to do something for the whole and ultimately NZ.” The trust’s new community, rather just for the college.” horticulture ‘barn’ will cost $302,000 to construct and $90,000 annually to Positive change run. It’ll be trust-owned but situated on The result is Katikati Innovative Horticulture Trust – which is school land owned by the Ministry of fundraising to build a new horticulture Education, by agreement. block on the college grounds to educate “Later on we want to build a nursery both school students and local youth not on-site so we can be self-sustainable in paid work or education. “In the BOP financially, to run without asking for and Katikati we’ve got too many people money or being dependent on anyone.” who aren’t employed or in education. With a full business plan, the trust has “Figures show 30 per cent of support from Zespri, NZKGI, Priority1, people aged above 15 in the Katikati and a number of industry leaders plus community have no qualifications Katikati horticultural businesses – and whatsoever.”She cites high travel financial pledges of $200,000 for the costs and no local training venues as new facility. See: www.givealittle.co.nz/ barriers to education. “And the fact cause/innovative-horticulture-is-theis horticulture is hugely significant future Merle Foster

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The hockey turf’s new name was unveiled by Gillian Gemming, Logan’s mother, and by his wife Kylie-Maree and their three sons Fergus, 8, Fletcher 6, and Eaton, 3. Photo: John Borren.

A fitting family honour On Saturday, a large number of people gathered at Tauranga Boys’ College to honour the family of Logan Gemming who tragically died in a kite surfing accident earlier this year The hockey turf at the college has been named the Gemming Turf in memory of Logan and to honour the contributions made by him and his family to hockey. Taken too young, doing what he loved at Fergusson Park on January 20 this year, Logan was only 39 years of age when he was killed by a freak accident. He was caught by a gust of wind and slammed into a sign at the park entrance while kitesurfing. His sudden death was devastating news for the school and wider community. A service was held for him at the Tauranga Boys’ College Gymnasium and attended by hundreds of people who knew him. Father to Fergus, now 8, Fletcher, 6, and Eaton, 3; husband to Kylie-Maree, son to John and Gillian, and a much loved brother and brother-in-law, his loss has been keenly felt not just by family but by the wider college and Tauranga community. He was a very popular and loved teacher at the college. “He was an old boy and then been on staff for a number of years as well and we were looking to commemorate him as a significant contributor to hockey at school,” says Rob Leslie who is master in charge of hockey at Tauranga Boy’s College. Rob says Logan attended the school from 1995 to 1999 before returning as a PE teacher in 2003. Logan coached the hockey First XI for many years and latterly was involved in the management of the school’s hockey programme. “Logan’s mum Gill was chair of the board of Trustees for about 18 years I think,” says Rob, “and she was one of the main driving forces to get the turf originally. “She’s been a huge contributor to the school.” Gillian has also been a former teacher, and has served

as the director of hockey at Tauranga Boys’ College for 25 years. She has also been the Oceania Hockey Federation’s development manager. In June 2018 she was made an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for her services to hockey. Logan’s father John, who worked as a doctor at the Fifth Avenue Medical Practice for 40 years, has been a tournament doctor for the International Hockey Federation at events around the world. Rob reflected back on when he first got to know th Gemming family. “It’s 30 years since her oldest boy started at the school,” says Rob. “Logan of course played hockey and when he was a Year Nine student I took him on a tour over to Singapore and Malaysia in 1995.” Logan went on to choose teaching as his career and Rob says he returned to the college as a first year teacher “for two to three years”. “Then he went off overseas to do his OE. And he’d been back for almost 10 years again. He was a PE teacher and has also been a dean in the school. And also a First XI hockey coach for a significant amount of the time he’d been back at the school as well. “He trained our boys and was an outdoor education teacher, so the kite surfing side of things was one of the things he taught. “His message around safety was strong and so for him to pass in that way was such a huge shock. “He was very skilled and he took precautions to do outdoor activity safely.” Tauranga Boys’ College principal Robert Mangan felt that it was appropriate that the Gemming family be honoured with the naming of the Gemming Turf as they had made a massive and outstanding contribution to the college for many years. Rob Leslie says that although it’s been a tough time coming to terms with Logan’s death, and will be for a while yet, he felt the day was a special day for the whole family. Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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False killer whales They’re killer whales, but not as we know them. Out in our oceans, masquerading as orcas (but without the distinctive white markings) is a mysterious species known as ‘false killer whales’. Jetski Fishing Show host Kirk Davis had a close encounter of the false killer whale kind when he was fishing off the top of Great Barrier Island Seeing a lot of activity in the water ahead of him, he went in for a closer look and found around 50 of the majestic mammals, accompanied by a large pod of dolphins, feeding on kingfish At his closest, he was just a metre from them, and they seemed happy to cruise alongside the jetski as dolphins often do. “I was a couple of miles out and I could see a whole lot of something making quite a commotion in the water and I just kind of cruised over towards them,” says Kirk. “They looked a bit like pilot whales, and they were actually feeding on kingfish. The birds would follow them... they would bring the kingfish up from down deep, rips its head off and its guts out and give the rest to the birds. It was like they were working in tandem with the birds.” Mesmerised, he put away his fishing rod and sat motionless watching them for an hour. “It was pretty cool. It’s not something you see every day.” Accompanied by a film crew at the time, the rare encounter was captured on film. Kirk posted some still frames from the footage to Facebook, asking if anyone had any information about the intriguing pod. He was soon contacted by Jochen Zaeschmar, a marine biologist who runs sailing charters in the Bay of Islands and who has been researching false killer whales for the past 17 years. Jochen’s research is one of only two long term research projects on the species worldwide, the other being based in Hawaii. “I first encountered them in 2000 and just got intrigued by them. I wanted to find out more about them. “From what we know they come into coastal New Zealand waters somewhere around Christmas, give or take a week, and generally the first sightings are in the Bay of Plenty. Then they slowly work their way up to the Far North. They stay here until early May and then they go away and we have no idea where they actually go. But we know that the same individuals come back every year.” False killer whales are always seen with bottlenose

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dolphins, but the nature of their relationship is not fully understood. “I’ve never not seen them together in all those years. Because there are so many dolphins people literally don’t see the whales – they don’t realise there’s more than one species in the group.” There are about 150 false killer whales known to visit New Zealand, of which Jochen can identify 110 individually from their markings. “One of the main questions we are trying to answer is; exactly how many of them are there? Are they getting more or less? And do we need to worry about them? The other question is; how unique are they to New Zealand?” he says. “The other thing we are looking at is the social structures. Are the whales we see together related or just playmates?” The research relies on sightings of the whales and Jochen is appealing for those out on the water to keep an eye out for them. “This year, sadly, I haven’t seen them myself. Which is why we are so dependent on and grateful for sightings from the public, especially the game fishing community. They see them a lot because they go for the same food basically. “It would be wonderful to have an idea of where they are. Ideally if people can take a photo or even a video – it doesn’t have to be much – so we can be sure.” False killer whales are not easy to find as they have a preference for deep oceanic waters, and groups can separate as far as 20km while travelling or foraging. In the Bay of Plenty, they have been seen in waters around Mayor Island, White Island and Penguin Shoal. The last Bay of Plenty sighting was in February. “The Bay of Plenty is really important because that’s when all the December/January/February sightings are seen. They do like warm water,” says Jochen. “They used to be a lot more common in the Bay of Islands but in recent years they have shifted south a lot, mostly to do with food. There’s been a similar trend with game fish. False killer whales look a lot like pilot whales, but once you know what you’re looking for they are easily distinguishable, he says. “If you can tell a blue marlin from a striped marlin, you can tell a false killer whale from a pilot whale.” The Far Out Ocean Research Collective, has published identification guides on its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/FalseKillerWhalesNZ), along with information, photos and video footage. The collective also has a hotline for sightings: 0800 FAR OUT Julia Proverbs

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Spirit of Barry Crump in Te Puke The spirit of Barry Crump is alive and well in Te Puke this month, with two surprises in store for those willing to venture into the 1950s world of Old Jack and his Kiwi larrikin mate Sam Cash.

When Te Puke Repertory Theatre opened its new show ‘Hang on a Minute Mate’ with a gala event on Wednesday evening, two crusty characters from yesteryear rolled up in their vintage cars to boil up a cuppa outside and greet patrons as they

arrived at Litt Theatre. The pair had turned up to show their respects to Barry Crump and were either real, or they were ghosts - it’s hard to know for sure, as they had disappeared when we tumbled out of the theatre later. Inside, tucked into a corner of the foyer, is the actual writing desk that once belonged to Barry Crump. Michelle Cliff and Lynne Avery with Barry Crump’s desk “I was contacted by a local lady who knew Barry Crump in the 70s,” says easily capturing that quirky understated Kiwi director Michelle Cliff. “She and her boyfriend knew humour. He thumbs his nose at authorities much to him. Barry was moving house and was selling some the amusement of all. stuff in a garage sale and so she bought his desk. “So we are saying that possibly some of his books might have been written at this very desk.” Michelle’s team have added to the nostalgic corner feature by displaying some of his books and memorabilia from the era in NZ’s cultural history that he wrote about. The play’s story has been adapted by NZ writer Anthony McCarten from two of Barry Crump’s books ‘Hang on a Minute Mate’ and ‘There and Back’ which features Kiwi larrikin Sam Cash. Sam goes on a road trip with his mate - young Jack Lilburn, with Sam ‘helping’ other characters along the way. The pair go from one job to another Two characters boiling up a hot cuppa outside the Litt Theatre. They are ably complemented by a great cast who have carved out their own distinctive characters, with plenty of banter, hilarity, chainsaws and shot guns along the way. The crew has done an exceptional job with set construction, wardrobe, props, lighting and technical features that enhance the actors performances. rn The second surprise in this lbu Li and Jack Brawn as Sam Cash ck Ja d an show comes thanks to the d ar W n en Gl props department, who have managed to bring – timber felling, horse-breaking, mustering, and something unique to the stage that the director farming. There’s plenty of blokey banter, tall tales, would like to have remain a secret to all except those humour and very Kiwi characters. who come along and watch the play. Glenn Ward and Jack Brawn put in strong All I can say is it is well worth the trip. performances as Sam and Jack, with Glenn Te Puke Repertory’s ‘Hang on a Minute Mate’ producing most of the laughs and guffaws from the runs from September 17 – 28 at the Litt Theatre. audience with his unique blend of comedic timing, Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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Break out the family treasures Dig out those manky old forgotten coins, banknotes, medals, badges and stamps from the socks and undies drawer. It’s an opportunity to capitalise – it’s the Tauranga Stamp and Coin Fair tomorrow. “People come to our fair with coins they’ve accumulated over the years,” says Shaun Treanor, secretary of the Tauranga Numismatics Society. Numismatics - the study or collection of currency, coins, tokens, paper money, postcards and related objects. Throw in medals and badges. “Many have pounds and pence that could have belonged to relations, forbears, they’re wanting to dispose of.” There are lots of items out there - rare and worth a lot of money. Like New Zealand’s best known banknote, the old cherry red 50 pound note. They’re worth $50,000 nowadays, and, according to Shaun, it’s unlikely one will be sighted at the Stamp and Coin Fair at the Wesley Methodist Centre, 100 13th Avenue between 10am and 3pm tomorrow. “I would love to find one,” says Shaun. “But on the other hand I would hate to pay that sort of money for it.”

because the opportunity to see these things is just not there, unless a museum is showing them.” Shouldn’t an artefact like James Lawler’s medal be in a museum? “Museums probably have their own medals,” says Shaun. “But whether they choose to exhibit them is another thing.”

Rare treasures

There may be a rare Waitangi Crown on display… may be. It was a small mintage, just 1128 in 1935. It has a face value of five shillings in the old currency. “But it would be worth between $8,000 and $10,000 today.” On the obverse is a crowned and draped bust of King George V, and on the reverse is Chief Tamati

A close up of the Distinguished Service Medal.

Passion for coins

Shaun Treanor’s passion for coins and medals and badges stems from a boy’s romantic notion of war. “I had a grandfather who was shot and wounded during WW2. “The fascination for a young boy was to see his wounds.” From there grew a fascination for family history, New Zealand history and medals and coins. Shaun will be putting the medal displays together for the fair. “One of those medals will be just one of seven issued to New Zealanders during WW2.” It’s a DSM – Distinguished Service Medal – which was awarded to James Lawler, a Kiwi who served with the Royal Navy aboard the minesweeper Lord Landsdowne, for service over time. “I can’t remember how much I paid for it, but how much it is worth is probably between five and ten thousand dollars.” It is not for sale tomorrow - display only. “It’s an attraction for some people to come and see the coins or medals in the flesh,

Shaun Treanor with his treasured James Lawler DSM. For display, not for sale. Left: Part of his collection. Waka Nene shaking hands with Captain William Hobson. The Waitangi Crown was struck after the New Zealand Numismatic Society suggested the Government mint a new coin to mark the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. But because the issue was limited and the Government charged more for each coin than their face value, they were purchased as souvenirs and didn’t circulate. Buy they did appreciate. But no word on who owns it, where they live and even if it definitely will be at the Tauranga Stamp and Coin Fair. Security issues of course. Shaun’s not only after buyers and sellers and enthusiasts at the fair, he wants new members for his 40-strong society. “Collecting is an older generation thing, so a lot of clubs like ours are suffering. “We are always looking for new blood.” Perhaps a sniff around the free Stamp and Coin Fair at the Wesley Centre 100 13th Avenue tomorrow Saturday between 9am and 4pm, and a firsthand experience with some rarities, will be just enough to kick start a new collecting interest.

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Rare opportunity for Bay filmmakers Saturday 23rd

Bay of Plenty filmmakers are being given a rare opportunity to sell their content to international industry executives attending this week’s indigenous film festival

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Top level industry executives such as Linda O’Shaughnessy, Acquisitions manager from APTN - Canadian Indigenous TV, and Anusha Lee, the Acquisitions Manager for NITV - Indigenous TV Australia, are wanting to meet local producers and film makers. Film Bay of Plenty board member and festival director Piripi Curtis was successful in selling his own television content to Linda O’Shaughnessy when he attended MIPCOM a number of years ago. MIPCOM is an annual event held in Cannes, providing a premium networking hub for ﬁlm makers and producers to buy and

sell content from around the globe. “Linda and Anusha will be looking for content, which must be filmed and ready to sell, from independent producers, both experienced and emerging, to create and share unique stories that inspire and lead to a greater understanding of indigenous people and culture,” says Piripi. “The best outcome we can hope for is that our producers get to sign a deal to sell their shows into Australia and Canada as this will help strengthen our local indigenous film and television industry while growing our connections to our indigenous brothers and sisters abroad.” The Rotorua Indigenous Film Festival – RIFF - is a three-day event that begins September 26 bringing some of the best indigenous films from around the world. RIFF was created by a group of award-winning film makers Piripi Curtis, Mike Jonathan and

Krystal, a film by director Briar Grace-Smith.

Lara Northcroft of the Steambox Film Collective. The festival is now into its second year. The opportunity for local filmmakers from the Bay of Plenty to get their films out to a global audience is a unique feature of RIFF. As well as meeting with Linda and Anusha, appointments will also be available for producers and ﬁlm makers to meet with New Zealand Film Commission, TVNZ, Prime TV, Maori Television, Te Mangai Paho, Radio New Zealand and New Zealand on Air. The exclusive 15-minute appointments will only be open to registered members of RIFF. Anyone can register at: www.riffnz.com The RIFF programme is available to view at: www.riffnz.com/programme A free van service from Tauranga to Rotorua return is being provided daily during the festival by Film Bay of Plenty. Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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Stars students shine Year 9 Stars students from Otumoetai College with local artist Sam Allen.

A group of Otumoetai College students have killed two birds with one stone by completing a community project while also raising awareness about NZ native birds. The Year 9 students visited Brookfield Primary School on Monday afternoon to present about 20 large, wooden, painted cut-outs of native birds they have made as part of their Stars community project. Stars is a 12-month mentoring programme run by the Graeme Dingle Foundation that supports, motivates and positively reinforces Year 9 students during their first year in secondary school. Stars is underpinned by this whakatauki or proverb – ‘Tukua kia tu takitahi nga whetu o te rangi’ which means ‘Let each star in the sky shine its own light’. “As well as developing confidence, team building and friendship, each Stars programme student participates in a community project,” says Graeme Dingle Foundation Bay of Plenty regional manager Dan Allen-Gordon. “The Otumoetai College Year 9

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Stars project was to make these large native bird cutouts to go along Brookfield Primary School’s fence that borders Sydenham Botanic Park.” “The birds are double-sided, which means that people visiting the reserve or swimming in the school swimming pool will be able to see them and enjoy them no matter which way they look,” says Brookfield deputy principal Carol Burborough. “We painted more than 20 birds, kiwis, tuis, pukekos and a whole lot of others,” says Year 9 student Jade Newton, age 13. “We painted one side of each bird, and Sam Allen painted the other. The birds are going to be placed along the fence of the school.” Local artist Sam Allen, who has an art studio at Tauranga Historic Village, gave about 20 hours of his time, helping to finish off the finer details fo the birds cut-outs. Sam also works in the Brookfield School afterschool programme. The birds will be attached to the fence ready to be enjoyed by all who either visit the school or park next door, effectively killing two birds with one stone! Rosalie Liddle Crawford

Artifical Intelligence technologies are beginning to have a major impact on New Zealand society, NZTech chief executive Graeme Muller says. He says changes brought by AI will be as significant as the ongoing changes that have brought computers and internet into business, government and everyday life. Graeme was commenting on the New Zealand AI Forum’s latest research report which highlights the importance of AI for future growth. “Last year the AI Forum released a report that called for a national AI strategy, that would be nice, however

technology is moving so fast we just need to get on with it. “It is excellent that this new report identifies we should immediately begin considering the role of AI to support all of the existing national strategies. “We need to consider AI in all sectors including health, education, agriculture and banking. “AI will be useful in almost every way of life in New Zealand. “For example, how can AI reduce the road toll? According to this study, AI has the potential to save 64 lives a year, prevent 7200 injuries and more than $800 million in social costs.”

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It’s time for a plan Tauranga City Council is developing a Transport System Network Plan, to understand, design and test solutions to some of the city’s key road network problems. The TSNP will supplement the work being undertaken by the Urban Form and Transport Initiative. It will initially focus on the identification of options to manage transport issues and to improve access to alternative transport modes on key corridors and parts of the network. General manager of strategy and growth Christine Jones says the approach used is similar to models implemented in Auckland and Wellington and will be developed in collaboration with UFTI partners, including the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council and the NZ Transport Agency. UFTI will provide strategic direction for urban form and transport matters at a sub-regional level. It will also look at the main corridors in Tauranga and identify their primary purpose. This will include considering the often competing demands for people and freight movement in the same corridors and how these could be managed across the network. Additionally UFTI will develop high-level recommendations for implementation for the short term (1-10yrs), medium term (10-30yrs) and long term (30-50yrs). “The TSNP will define what this could look like on the ground, at a key place or part of the network,” says Christine. “Running the two work-streams in parallel, and ensuring they are seamlessly integrated through the UFTI collaboration, means that they can positively influence each other and contribute to better community outcomes,” she says. The TSNP will take the UFTI strategic direction, purpose and recommendations and develop, test and design solutions for the city’s main transportation issues, so that the feasible options can be discussed with the community and included in the 2021-31 Long Term Plan and the Transport Agency’s 2021-24 Regional Land Transport Plan. To achieve this timeframe, council staff will need

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robust and well-tested options ready for Council consideration by the second half of 2020. TSNP priorities will include identifying solutions for the Turret Road/15th Avenue/Route K corridor and the Hewletts Road/Maunganui Road/Totara Street sub-area. These are particular pressure points in the network or areas that were identified by UFTI as near-term projects to be developed in parallel to UFTI. Based on other projects which have required similar levels of analysis, the cost of delivering the Transport System Network Plan is estimated at $2.5-3.0 million. Tauranga City Council is now working with the Transport Agency to develop the scope of the project and the opportunity for National Land Transport Fund co-investment. The net cost involved for the council will be loanfunded in the 2019/20 year and repaid over a 10-year period. Future costs will be included in Annual Plan and Long Term Plan budgets. “Designing and delivering an efficient transport network is one of the most significant issues facing Tauranga and in light of recent criticism of transport project outcomes, we are also reviewing and reshaping the council’s transport functions to build our capability and capacity in project management,” says Christine. The additional resourcing required by the transport activity will be provided from current funding sources, with any shortfall met by reallocating existing budgets, where possible.

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TECT school holiday event Families are being encouraged to get outdoors and active these school holidays with a free Explore Your Backyard day at TECT All Terrain Park on Tuesday, October 8. Gather your whānau and bring the family dog for a fun afternoon exploring TECT All Terrain Park. Starting at 1.30pm the day will offer ranger guided walks and a

chance to discover more about the park. Pets welcome and picnic facilities available. Sport Bay of Plenty’s recreation team leader Sonia Lynds says the Explore Your Backyard day is a great opportunity to get active with the family and discover the trails on offer at TECT All Terrain Park. Ranger guided walks start at 1.30pm on Tuesday, October 8 and meet at the Equestrian Hub. For more information visit: www.sportbop. co.nz/schoolholidayactivities

Leave the car at home this Sunday and find a new way of getting around. how to use the bike rack on the including reducing air pollution They are presented as bus, giant games, face painting, a and the promotion of walking and interesting facts highlighting cycling in a safer environment. treasure hunt, colouring-in mural. World Car Free Day in And if you are feeling tired And here in Tauranga, the city already there will be an ‘urban chill council manager of transportation Tauranga this weekend. out zone’. Martin Parkes says we need to But they could also be a sad From 10am through to 1pm there focus on moving more people, indictment about our dependence will be a sausage sizzle, DJ Will more efficiently. “Through World on the automobile. Johnston from The Hits, TravelSafe’s Car Free Day we can work towards Firstly, 63 per cent of Tauranga’s Ruben & Ruby the Bear and Dan changing attitudes towards carbon emissions come from The Puppet Man. transport, and enlightening people transport, mostly cars and trucks. World Car-Free Day is a to alternative ways of travelling One big yellow bus equals 40 United Nations Environment around our city.” fewer cars on the road, or 40 fewer programme event. And the head And we can start Sunday. frustrated drivers looking for parks of its environment air quality and Because the community is being in the CBD. And about 80 per cent mobility unit, Rob de Jong points encouraged to get on side and leave of car journeys in Tauranga are made the car at home when headed to out that everyone begins and ends by single occupancy vehicles. their journey as pedestrians. the city council’s World Car-Free But in 46 countries and 2,000 “In cities some people rely almost Day party in First Avenue between cities around the world it is World exclusively on walking and cycling, 10am and 3pm – a day the council Car-Free Day – on or around yet investors and governments promises will be bursting with September 22 – which encourages entertainment and full of inspiration continue to prioritise road space for motorists to give up their cars for cars. It’s high time we changed this to consider new travel habits. a day. The event highlights the There’ll be all-day ice skating, bike, and started designing cities around numerous benefits of going car-free human mobility.” skate and scooter track, demos on

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It’s a Spring Slavic festival Members of the Slavic communities that reside in Tauranga and the surrounding area are coming together to celebrate with a special festival in November.

“We have people living here who have come from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Czechia, Poland, Slovakia, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia,” says one of the Spring Slavic Festival organisers Ewa Fenn. “We often celebrate our Pacific

Dancing and costumes are a big part of the Spring Slavic Festival. communities, and this is an opportunity to get together with the European communities that also live here in the Western Bay of Plenty.” The Spring Slavic Festival, to be held in the Greerton Hall on November 16 from 10am–4pm, will feature performers, dance, food stalls, crafts, an art exhibition, and information.

Let the kereru counting begin For those who want to join the fun and help make a difference, The Great Kereru Count 2019 is here! The Great Kereru Count is NZ’s biggest citizen science project and depends on as many people as possible getting out and about gathering data on kereru. Each year the number of people taking part grows, and last year kereru were voted Bird of the Year, proving just how much New Zealanders love them. The Great Kereru Count takes place from September 20–29 and everyone in New Zealand can get involved. Whether you see any kereru or not, sharing observations will help build up a clearer picture of where kereru live, how many kereru there are or aren’t, what they are feeding

on, and most importantly how best to protect them. So far New Zealand citizen scientists have contributed to a total of 34,961 observations. In another few years, Aotearoa will have a statistically robust opensource data set on kereru. This data will be used by scientists at Victoria University of Wellington and

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elsewhere to improve conservation outcomes for kereru. This year there are three options available with multiple ways to make your kereru observations – computer, laptops, tablets and smart phones are all ways you can get your observations into The Great Kereru Count website: www.greatkererucount.nz.

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Waipuna’s winning window The Waipuna Hospice Charity Shop has won first place in the 2019 Greerton Village Cherry Blossom Window Dressing competition. “The competition was judged by Lynne Lawson who was the winner of this year’s Greerton Yarn Bombing competition,” says Greerton Village Mainstreet manager Sally Benning. Lynne won the yarn bombing competition in August with her Charlotte’s Web-themed tree, which also helped raise funds for her selected

charity Alzheimer’s Tauranga. “Lynne’s an artist and so we invited her to judge the window dressing. The top three shop windows were very close and Lynne was very impressed with the high standard of entries.” The Waipuna Hospice Charity Shop won $500 from the Greerton Village Community Association. “The two runners up were Zest Café & Bakery and Whimzee Boutique,” says Sally. “And a highly commended award goes to ATAXZ Accountants.” All windows will be on display this Saturday at the Greerton Village Cherry Blossom Festival.

pice Charity Shop Penny Heapy and Waipuna Hos the $500 prize. h wit on rris manager Naomi Ha

Treasured Art 2019 is coming to town Treasured Art is coming for 2019 and it’s going to be bigger and better, says organiser Kathy Webb. “This year the proceeds will be going to youth organisations, with Kiwi Can being our major recipient,” says Kathy. The Treasured Art exhibition, run by Tauranga Sunrise Rotary, has been an annual event since 2011, raising thousands of dollars for local charities as well as showcasing some of New Zealand and Tauranga’s top artists. The exhibition will be held on November 9 at the Duncan & Ebbett showroom on Hewletts Road, with an art auction also taking place that evening. Kathy says that guests will be spoiled with great art, amazing food, live entertainment and the chance to take home beautiful artworks while supporting the charities that Rotary helps raise funds for. To attend the auction evening, free tickets are available from the Treasured.

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Pat Taylor from Tauranga Sunrise Rotary holding one of the art works for auction.

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They’re sharing cultures through art Art is a fantastic communication tool and can sometimes express what words can’t. More than 20 artists will be expressing their culture and have their unique art on display at The Art Lounge’s Multicultural Connection Group Exhibition running from

September 20-October 10. Owner and creative director of The Art Lounge NZ, Mira Corbova says that the goal of the group exhibition is to share people’s stories. “My idea behind the Multicultural Connection exhibition was ‘sharing the story of how we all connect’. I wanted to share stories of people who have emigrated to New Zealand and what their connection is to

this country. “We are using the immense value and importance of arts to raise the awareness of multi-cultures in New Zealand,” says Mira. “All of the artists are New Zealanders but they come from all over the world – Slavic countries like Serbia, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, there are a few New Zealand and Maori artists, there are artists from Tonga, South Africa Britain and more.” Mira says there will be a mix of artists and art styles on display at the exhibition and there is something to capture everyone. “All the pieces have really interesting stories behind them,” she says.

Mira Corbova at The Art Lounge is holding an exhibition for a number of different artists called Multicultural Connection. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

Wild Kiwis

Take, for example, Vjekoslav Nemesh. Originally from Yugoslavia and now a New Zealander, Vjekoslav’s piece ‘Wild Kiwis from another Dimension’ is one unique piece. “Twenty six years ago on the way to New Zealand, I had exhibition in Sri Lanka which we named In the Middle of the Road,” says Vjekoslav. “Inspired with a little pamphlet on which was a picture of sliced kiwifruits I started doing paintings which had floating halves of kiwifruits.” The group exhibition will help people to see a different side of people intertwining their own culture with New Zealand culture. “Aotearoa is our home now,” says Mira. “As an immigrant sometimes you have to explain why you feel more connected to your new country than to your birth country and that can be really hard to explain. I wanted people to be able to explore and explain that through art.”

“I feel free”

And Mira should know. Born in Slovakia, she moved to England in her 20s for personal freedom and lived there for 12 years before permanently immigrating to New Zealand about seven years ago. “When I moved to New Zealand I was excited but a bit sad to leave everything behind; my family and friends, my career… but I just fell in love with this beautiful place and met so many wonderful

‘Conquer uniqueness’ by New Zealand artist Karolina Bemova, originally from Slovakia.

‘Wild Kiwis from Another dimension’ by New Zealand artist Vjekoslav Nemesh, originally from Yugoslavia.

people here,” she says. “There is so much space, so much nature. It’s a much slower pace here, there’s not as much pressure as you have in Europe. It’s so different. “I feel free and so connected to this land despite all the challenges I’m sometimes facing. “I feel very grateful to be living in New Zealand. “I had a rough start when I

moved here and one day when I hit rock bottom I said to myself: ‘if there is no art what else will I do? Art is everything I know, everything I love, and I just want to help people through creativity’, so I started The Art Lounge NZ back in Taupo and that was almost five years ago.” Mira is passionate about arts and helping people through creativity.

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Spark releases Kupu 2.0 to support Te Reo Māori in the classroom

Kupu, the breakthrough mobile app that helps people learn Te Reo Māori by translating photos of objects around them can now be utilised across more schools in Aotearoa thanks to the launch of a new version optimised for tablets and desktops. Spark’s Māori strategy lead Lisa Paraku says the launch of a desktop and tablet friendly version comes off the back of overwhelming requests from teachers nationwide who have been wanting to use the app across a broad range of devices within schools. 5

“Art is everything I know, everything I love, and I just want to help people through creativity,” says Mira. “I started The Art Lounge NZ because I wanted to create an art space that was welcoming and also give the opportunity to other artists to exhibit and share their passion, their stories. “I run monthly exhibitions and events for the local community and Tauranga visitors. I’m passionate about connecting people through creativity. Every month we run exciting events that are free and open to everyone to enjoy and connect through art and have a social gathering. “I also offer the opportunity to artists across all of New Zealand to exhibit and share their stories through art.” The gallery interacts with the community by designing

programmes such as inspirational art talks, workshops, exhibitions and events that inspire, encourage, educate and entertain while recognising excellence in the visual arts. Mira aims to connect everybody with art through her gallery. “What I’m trying to establish is to offer art to everybody, not just the people who want to collect, I want to offer art to people so it can bring them joy. I am proudly supporting New Zealand made art and all our gifts are also authentic and handmade. We have different pricing, different packages for people who would like to pay art off with interest-free art loans,” she says. “I would like to encourage the locals to visit the CBD that is

pretty much alive despite all the works! There are so many wonderful, passionate and hard-working people with superb businesses here that despite all the challenges we all are facing, we are not giving up and making the city vibrant and exciting place to be. “I’m trying to bring joy to people’s lives through art and also help creative people.” Multicultural Connection will be running at The Art Lounge, 117 Willow St, from September 20 to October 10. The opening night is this Friday, September 20, from 5pm. Entry is free. For more information, visit: www.theartloungenz.com Cayla-Fay Euinton

“The enhancements mean more teachers will be able to use Kupu as an educational tool and readily incorporate Te Reo Māori learning into their lessons with the use of smart technology something we know our tamariki have embraced,” says Lisa. Orewa College middle school teacher Joel Langlands has been a user of Kupu since its launch and is pleased to hear the new enhancements will mean more teachers will now have access to it.

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Students shine in excellence awards Outstanding students from around the Bay of Plenty were honoured at the Graeme Dingle Foundation Bay of Plenty Regional Excellence Awards on Wednesday night.

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller, sports star Dame Susan Devoy, Tauranga Mayor Greg Brownless, List MP Jan Tinetti and many local sponsors turned out to acknowledge the achievements of students who have excelled in the Kiwi

Can, Stars and Project K programmes. Samuel Wright from the Wright Family Foundation presented the Kiwi Can Integrity Award to Rakau Hone Dashwood from Te Puke Intermediate School. “Rakau displays honesty, responsibility and reliability in everything he does and in all his relationships,” says MC Amie Marchant. “He does what he knows is the right thing to do regardless of what others are doing.” Samantha Chamberlain from Papamoa Primary School won the Kiwi Can

All the winning students at the Graeme Dingle Foundation Bay of Plenty Regional Excellence Awards Respect Award, presented to her by Grant Rowe from Rowesdale Trust. “Samantha is an outstanding young person, well-mannered and considerate of others. Samantha is a road patrol leader, a jump jam leader and received a principal’s excellence award, she is an allround sports person and does everything with respect for her peers and her teachers,” says Amie. The Kiwi Can Resilience award was presented to Keon Bonthuys from Fairhaven Primary School, and acknowledged how Keon is a great example of resilience. “Keon will do his best in all situations to overcome any challenge. Keon actively

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contributes and is a great role model for his peers, showing them to never give up.”

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Dame Susan Devoy presented the award for Positive Relationships to Shayden Hemopo from Katikati College. “Shayden has grown this year to become a strong leader amongst his peers and is looked up to by others,” says Amie. “He encourages others to remember the values learnt in Kiwi Can including outside Kiwi Can lessons. Shayden consistently shows respect to the Leaders, his school, his community and all those around him.

“Well done Shayden.” The outstanding Kiwi Can Team award, presented by Roger Taylor from BayTrust, went to Sam Wright and Jade Raumati who work in four schools. They spoke for a few minutes about the difference the programme is making in students’ lives. Mount Maunganui Intermediate won the Outstanding Kiwi Can School 2019 award, presented by Hilary Bush of Generation Homes. Principal Lisa Morrissey, Head Girl Baileigh Putt, and Head Boy Gus Tustin accepted the award on behalf of the school, acknowledging the collaboration between staff and Kiwi Can to further best possible

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outcomes for the students. Stars is a 12-month mentoring programme run by the Graeme Dingle Foundation that supports, motivates and positively reinforces Year 9 students during their first year in secondary school

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The winner of the Outstanding Participation award for 2019 is Otumoetai College Year 9 student Jade Newton, presented by Peter Blackwell on behalf of the Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust. “As a year 9 student Jade has embraced the Stars programme and been fully engaged, helping with an estuary clean-up, a community arts project and being an outstanding leader during their Oteora camp,” says Amie. “Jade also took part in the school production and is highly regarded by her peers and teachers at Otumoetai College. Josh Peacocke was presented with the Stars Excellence in Peer Mentoring award presented by Chloe Wright from the Wright Family Foundation. “Josh has an unwavering commitment to his year 9 Stars class. He has built relationships with all the students. He has been great at presenting lessons to students ensuring the key teaching lesson is clear. “Josh is a busy senior student in multiple academic groups, the 1st 11 hockey team and year 12 leadership group and still goes to his Year 9 class every week and got involved in his Year 9 class community project for Foodbank,” says Amie. The Project K Excellence Awards were presented to Otumoetai College student Daniel Penhey by Hilary

Jade Raumati, Roger Taylor and Sam Wright

Bush; and to Mount Maunganui College student Bithiah Gleeson by Dan Allen-Gordon on behalf of Sharp Tudhope. “Daniel has been fully committed throughout Project K, overcoming sickness and injury during the wilderness experience to show real resilience,” says Amie. “He has worked hard at school and excels at his favourite subject PE. Daniel finished in the top 20 at the Tough Guy and Gal challenge last month and last summer holidays worked over 60 hours a week to achieve his goals. “Bithiah has truly grown from a quiet 15-year-old to a young woman who is up for a challenge,” says Amie. “She is also very resilient and mentally tough injuring her knee during the wilderness experience and persevering to the finish. Bithiah has found in her mentor Mel, a friend for life with a common interest in running when she recovered from her injury.”

Amazing support

The Don Young Award for Outstanding Volunteer, in memory of former trustee Don, was presented to Jenna Heerdegen. “Jenna is now mentoring her fourth Project K student, only taking one year off to get married,” says Amie. “Each year Jenna has gone to graduation and the next night meets her new young friend, and has been an amazing supportive and non-judgemental friend for her mentees.” Ashley Wilson won the Project K Alumni Award for Excellence presented by Graeme Barnes on behalf of sponsors Bidfood.

“Ashley has become expert in time management and achieving goals. He is studying at Waikato Uni Tauranga campus full time, is working part time

Chloe Wright and Josh Peacocke and has refereed football at national women’s level already,” says Amie. The programmes are now impacting on 3,600 young people each week.

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DOWNTOWN TAURANGA

Take a trip to town I met Jean and Roy at the bus stop on Willow Street right outside the Tauranga Art Gallery on a sunny Monday morning. When I heard that they were wanting to come into the city centre to do some shopping for their granddaughters wedding in February, I asked if I could join them as I was interested in where they most love to visit, shop and dine in Downtown Tauranga. Walking to the bus stop, a man stopped me in the street and asked what I was doing… the large camera draped around my neck was probably a bit of an eyesore. I told him I was meeting someone to go shopping and I couldn’t help but ask what he loves about the city centre. “The peopl ” he said, “everyone’s always so friendly here and I love the community”.

Jean and Roy disembarked the Bay Hopper and we went straight to the Art Gallery. The wanted to see the new Terminus, Virtual Reality exhibition. Jean said to me: “I often recommend people to come to the gallery when they visit Tauranga, there is always something new on. I’m so looking forward to seeing Mr G’s exhibition”, she continued “I follow him on Instagram, his work is amazing!” After enjoying the mind-boggling 3D virtual reality experience of Terminus, we headed towards Grey Street to browse men’s and women’s clothing. Status Clothing was a favourite of Jeans, plus she said she always find something in Caroline Eve and Bendon. Roy laughed that he always finds himself on the pa k bench outside when they shop at these stores. Murray Watts Mensworld was one shop Roy didn’t have to wait outside and he even found a jacket he loved. Jean mused that she would buy it for him for his birthday.

I learnt that Jean is a passionate artist and cook while shopping at Books a Plenty. She found a great selection of art books including watercolour, sketching and figu e drawing and told me that she recently had to give away over 100 books when she moved houses! We ended our shopping spree at the Dry Dock Café on Wharf Street enjoying great coffee, kind se vice and a caulifl wer, rice and currant salad which Jean desperately wanted the recipe for! I think they will be back. I saw Jean and Roy off on the bus back t Copper Crest Village in Pyes Pa and was quite impressed when they told me how easy it is for people their age to catch the bus. “It’s free with

a gold card and was recently extended from 9:30am until late every day, plus the bus stops right outside the Village”. Millie Newitt, Mainstreet Tauranga Coordinator

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A current councillor, I live on a thirdgeneration family farm in Omokoroa. My focus this term has been chairing the Tauranga Moana Advisory Group which has successfully combined the aspirations of iwi, territorial and regional councils for the Tauranga Harbour and for land management and enhancement of catchments. This included incentives for riparian fencing and planting of waterways. I have eﬀectively chaired the Rotorua Incentives Scheme to assist land owners to change land use, reducing nutrients entering Lake Rotorua to a sustainable level. I also chair several of our River Scheme Advisory Groups in the east. I’ve persuaded the council to contribute $1,225,000 over ﬁve years to work with the Kaimai Mamaku Forum and the Department of Conservation for pest management and eradication in the Forest Estate, subject to matching funding from Government. I look forward to continuing this work.

Our best days are ahead

As your Mayor or councillor, Murray Guy will hit the ground running. Proven, independent, responsible governance experience, focusing on integrity-based, inclusive consultation and democracy. Zero tolerance of bullying, intimidation, abuse of processes and or position with clear outcomes for non-compliance. Absolutely transparent processes, open minds and ears, no predetermined, manipulative mindsets. Wasteful expenditure and the over use of consultants and lawyers, contributing to unacceptable debt and rates escalation must stop. Projects must be prioritised, essential and cost-effective. Bureaucratic barriers to economic development and lifestyle choices must be minimised. Our city must be managed to meet the needs of our community, as determined by our community. More effective cooperation with neighbouring authorities, NZTA and Government. Rates freeze: It is past time our community actually benefited from growth. Rates can be and should be kept at zero percent increase, plus inflation.

Transport corridors prioritised to cope with growth, inclusive of all commuting options. Park and ride facilities implemented immediately. Multi modal transport options must be explored, including future rail. City Centre (CBD) property owners and business owners must be handed over the reins, to decide its future. Council should facilitate, not dictate or manipulate. All past and present planning on the museum to be binned and any future museum considerations to be totally inclusive, integrity and bestoutcome based. Tauranga has always been my home – I am passionate and committed to facilitating positive change. Our best days are ahead if you make the best choice. Vote Murray Guy 1 for Mayor and 1 for councillor, Otumoetai/Pyes Pa. www.facebook.com/murray.guy1 WEBSITE: www.murray-guy.com

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The commonsense woman

Tauranga Deserves Better Leadership What will it take to effectively lead Tauranga city? Hi everyone, I’m Tenby Powell. It would be an honour to serve as your Mayor. Under my leadership we will find better solutions for Tauranga’s most pressing issues. I believe we need fresh thinking and more effective leadership. Proven experience in business leadership: I’ve held senior management positions in Fletcher Challenge and Skellerup Group, prior to forming private investment company, Hunter Powell Investments. I’m currently Chair of the Government’s Small Business Council, having advocated for NZ’s small business owners for some 15 years. I serve on the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) and the Government’s Sector Workplace Engagement Programme (SWEP), which works closely with the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF). A collaborative leadership style: I have worked with

teams and chaired boards with widely disparate views, drawing them together into eﬀective, pragmatic teams that deliver solid outcomes. I’ve also served our country as a Colonel in the New Zealand Army. A passionate advocate for our city: I’m a local and was raised, educated and started working here before leaving to attend the University of Waikato and embark on my business and military career. I always knew I would return to Tauranga. It’s my home and I love this city. Genuine respect for all: Everywhere I go, people talk about the lack of respect they feel from our current Council. They feel their concerns fall on deaf ears. I want to change the culture in Tauranga City Council to one of respect for all people. www.tenbypowell.co.nz

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Ron Scott JP CMInstD DHB deputy chair, chair of Audit, Finance, Risk Management Committee. We need stable, strong governance experience for our health services in this rapidly changing region. The current chair and CEO both retire later this year. The incoming board needs to understand the demands of the CEO role in order to make a good appointment. This is a key appointment which will decide how well the DHB delivers your health services for years to come. We must get it right! The nine years of knowledge and experience I bring as Deputy Chair is vital when appointing the new CEO. We also need closer linkages between agencies, especially in mental health and better access to afterhours services. We need to encourage older people to stay active at home by providing appropriate and respectful home-care services.

We need safe workplaces for our 3000 staﬀ and other health professionals, with appropriate resourcing. When we care for our health professionals we care for our patients. I’m a chartered member of the Institute of Directors. In addition to being deputy chair of the DHB, I chair SILC Charitable Trust and serve on the AA-BoP District Council. For close to 30 years I have been involved with the disability sector in a variety of ways; House supervisor, trainer, a provider for ACC and now at board level with SILC. I established Stellaris Ltd, a business which teaches governance and strategic planning and mentors other directors. Vote 1 for Ron Scott…Because Experience Matters.

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My reason for standing for council is a deep concern for the management of this council. The WBOP takes first prize for having the highest rates in New Zealand. People on fixed incomes are forced to sell or leave because of it. The challenge for new, committed councillors is to create major change in a misdirected council. I have the skills and experience. With a new council, there needs to be an independent review of the council’s spending and cost structure with a view to a restructure. Council needs to reduce its massive over-spending on infrastructure, particularly where it is in one specific area at the expense of all. Council needs to return to its core business. I voted for the continuation of community boards but they require restructure and more autonomy. I have been involved in the petition ‘Freeze our Rates’ and ‘No to separate Maori wards’. Democracy and equality is paramount for all.

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I am a dairy farmer’s daughter from Eketahuna, now living in the best city in NZ. I left University 25 years ago to move to Tauranga where my husband and I have raised our family and run our respective businesses. I started Mount Ratepayers Association to enable a platform for local issues to be acted on. I have enthusiasm for local concerns and communication and organisational skills. I promise to be a local voice, to represent ratepayer interests and to bring commonsense to the current rampant spending and lack of genuine consultation and communication. My years of consulting and coaching and serving as a Justice of the Peace, have taught me to listen and help people by being straight up and honest. Vote for positive change. Dawn Kiddie - putting the community back into council.

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Local musician Jack Moyle and his wife Barbara live day-to-day with a fairly common demon – Alzheimers. And Jack’s used his talents to help others in a similar situation while still making sure his wife knows he loves her. “I’ve written one original song for my wife who has Alzheimers and recorded a cover of another song,” he says. “The original song, the title is ‘Love Remains’ and I wrote it over a period of time. “I wanted to have a positive spin on it because when you’re caring for someone – particularly with Alzheimers – the future isn’t good. The positive message out of it is that, while things change and we can lose someone, love will always remind. “Love never leaves us, everything does change but love is one thing that you can’t be separated from.” The couple have been married for coming up 47 years after tying the knot when they were just 16 and 18 and they’re still as loved up as

the day they wed. “Jack has been an amazing husband,” says Barbara. “I just get on with my life, I keep going and it helps that I have a lovely husband.” The couple want people in a similar situation to know that Alzheimer’s isn’t the end, despite how it might feel some days. “The diagnosis isn’t the end,” says Jack. “I do try to maintain a positive attitude – I say to a lot of people: ‘you need to focus on the doughnut not the hole in the middle’. “Sometimes the hole in the middle is real and you can’t deny it but just so long as you don’t set up camp there, that’s the main thing. “You can still live well with dementia,” he says. “There are adjustments and things that we have to make work, but you can still live a meaningful life. “I just think that the main thing is to be as positive as you can, and it’s hard. It is very, very hard at times, especially seeing the love of your life just change.” Jack is hoping to have copies of his song, ‘Love Remains’ on sale at the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk on September 28. Cayla-Fay Euinton

Taking the walk for memory Mount Maunganui will be awash in a sea of purple on September 28 as people take to the streets to raise awareness of dementia. The Alzheimers Tauranga Memory Walk, now in its fifth year, falls during World Alzheimer’s Month and is for people of all ages and abilities to honour family and community members that have been or are affected by dementia. Funds raised will assist Alzheimers Tauranga to support people living with dementia, carers, family, whanau and friends to live as well as possible. The organisation works with individuals and families to provide personalised education and support, and offers support groups, activity groups and a volunteer companion and befriender programme.

The annual Memory Walk is all about raising awareness for those affected by dementia. Salisbury Park, along Pilot “It’s primarily to raise Bay, across the front of Mauao awareness around dementia on Adams Ave, then down because it’s a massive issue Marine Parade, up Banks for those who have got it or Ave and back to Coronation are supporting someone who Park. The route is wheelchair, has got it, but also for society because the number of people family and dog friendly. There is no registration with dementia has increased and will keep increasing as our fee for joining the Memory population ages,” says general Walk this year, but a donation manager Glenn Bradley. would be greatly appreciated. The Memory Walk leaves For more information contact Glenn on: from Coronation Park at 10am on Saturday, September (07) 577 6344 or email: 28 along a 4km course into tauranga@alzhiemers.org.nz

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Ease the pain away Sore back, sore neck, sore shoulders? Do you have pain that just won’t go away? If you answered ‘Yes’ then perhaps it’s time you visited The Morgan Clinic. First established in Hamilton in 1957, The Morgan Clinic has treated tens of thousands of people with a vast variety of injuries and ailments using their unique form of gentle therapeutic manipulation. The technique, devised by Ray Morgan and Harley Blows in the late-1950s, uses only the lightest fingertip pressure to alleviate nerve irritation in the spine. The technique is non-invasive and nontraumatic, meaning the recovery period is a lot faster than you might normally expect, says The Morgan Clinic Tauranga’s Raylene Smalley (nee Morgan). More than 60 years on, Raylene continues the use of these techniques as devised by her father, at The Morgan Clinic in Mount Maunganui. For an appointment, please contact Raylene on: 07 572 3326 It is not physiotherapy, osteopathy or chiropractic, it is the gentle art of pain relief.

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You need to be kind to yourself, too Are you as kind to yourself as you are to a dear friend? Do you treat yourself as you would treat them? To find out, ask yourself ‘What do I need?’, as you would with a friend who is struggling. If you can’t identify the need, ask yourself: ‘How do I care for myself already?’ It may be helpful to ask: ‘What would I say to a dear friend in a

situation like this and how would I say it?’ Then, apply it to yourself. Being kind to ourselves keeps our minds and bodies healthy and more whole and we give our best out of wholeness. Those who are best able to be kind to others are those who are kind to themselves. The first step towards strengthening your self-kindness is

to begin each day with a positive and loving statement to yourself, said in a tone of voice filled with warmth and kindness. What is something you want to say to yourself that brings you more health and hope. If you would like to know more about narrative coaching or relationship coaching phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on: 07 577 1200 / 021 258 2145, or visit my website: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz

Additional MMR stock secured for New Zealand The Ministry of Health and PHARMAC are pleased to confirm that, subject to final regulatory approval, a additional 100,000 doses of MMR vaccine have been secured for New Zealand. PHARMAC has been working with suppliers to seek additional supplies of MMR vaccine. Vaccine manufacturing lead times can be lengthy and other countries have reported measles outbreaks which is

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While you were sleeping (part two) Your body does much of its maintenance and repair while you are asleep. These critical and complex processes are highly sensitive to our micronutrient intake. Micronutrients are a long list of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants we need for pretty much every protective and healing process. Last week we saw the importance of selenium to protect cells from accumulated free radical damage. Selenium is just one of many trace minerals our bodies need to thrive and heal. We also need the other trace minerals especially zinc, manganese, copper, iron, molybdenum, boron, chromium, vanadium, silicon and iodine. Some of these minerals have very specific roles while others such as zinc are used in numerous enzymes and other functions. If our dietary levels are inadequate this will be the breeding ground for disease. Additionally, our healing processes are completely dependent on micronutrients. The body has an extraordinary ability to heal and restore. To do this effectively we need optimum levels of minerals, antioxidants and vitamins. There are some circumstances where we need to add a single or small group of minerals. In most circumstances a well formulated multi-mineral is the best place to start. The best products combine

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Welcoming local Dr Meletta Chow home with her family and enjoy the beautiful warm summer days, the Bay has to offer. Tooth Fairy Dental is pleased to have her on board and Meletta looks forward to providing quality dental

The team at Tooth Fairy Dental would like to welcome and introduce its newest team member, Dr Meletta Chow. Having completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Science at the University of Otago, Meletta brings with her extensive knowledge of the dental profession and a fresh, vibrant personality. Meletta resided in the South Island for the past 10 years, three of which were spent servicing the small community of Balclutha at a busy dental clinic. Meletta prides herself on her patient centred approach, putting people at ease by always ensuring she takes the time to explain things well and answer any questions. One of the biggest things Meletta enjoys about being a dentist is getting to know her patients and exceeding their expectations. Meletta is a keen sports enthusiast of both netball and rugby and you can rest assured that Monday mornings in the clinic will involve a debrief of weekend sports results. Aside from her interest in sports, Meletta likes to spend her spare time with friends and family, travelling and also enjoys a bit of Netflix and online shopping Meletta is a Bay of Plenty girl at heart, having grown up in Otumoetai and is excited to be back in the Bay to spend more time

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Good for the skin, good for the community It is not enough these days for a skincare company to produce quality products. Customers are savvy and their purchase choices reflect their values. Younger customers especially want to align themselves with companies that are doing good in the world, who have a purpose beyond profit. Pure Fiji is one of these companies and we have just become stockists at Jamele Skincare. Their body products are light and natural, infused with tropical scents from nut oils and floral extracts. We are celebrating with the Pure Fiji Paradise Pedicure – a luxurious treat to get feet sandalready for spring. What really impresses me about this company are their community initiatives in Fiji. In true South Pacific spirit, Pure Fiji believes that success can only

be achieved if it is shared. They offer aid through empowerment and education. An example of this is the handmade paper project, which Pure Fiji initiated to provide an income to villagers in isolated regions of Fiji. Natural plant fibre is used to create beautiful handmade paper, which is used by Pure Fiji for packaging soaps. The project is run almost entirely by the women of the rural community, who are empowered with business training. Today, papermaking is the major income earner for the village. And this is just one of many projects Pure Fiji is involved with. Isn’t that inspiring? I came across a sign in a shop in Raglan some years ago that read: ‘Every dollar we spend is a vote for the kind of world we want to live in’. I couldn’t agree more and I’m proud to align Jamele Skincare with ethical companies like Pure Fiji. Read more at www.jamele.co.nz/paradise-pedicure

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Leading NZ scientist says fight against Psa not over yet

KNZ chair Kristy McDonald QC presenting the award to Dr Philip Elmer at the Zespri event.

He may have just been awarded for his work in bringing a product to market that fights Psa – but Dr Philip Elmer warns the fight is not over yet. “Our mission does not end here for the kiwifruit industry,” says the senior scientist at Crown Research Institute Plant & Food Research, who was awarded the Sir Brian Elwood Award at Zespri’s annual Harvest Dinner. “We are constantly looking to improve what we have developed and right now we are working on a new plant defence booster that will help boost the power of Aureo Gold – so watch this space.” Philip was awarded the kiwifruit industry’s top innovation award last month for his contribution to the fight against diseases and the industry’s efforts to become more sustainable He led the team that developed the organic-certified biological control agent Aureo Gold, which is being used in the fight against Psa Zespri chair Bruce Cameron says Aureo Gold was developed during a time of real hardship as most of New Zealand’s 2600 kiwifruit growers were forced to cut out all or some of their vines because of Psa, with many pushed to the financial brink “The industry needed hope and Dr Elmer and his team played an important part in that, leading the

effort to find a new way of controlling the disease which was safe, bee-friendly and did not affect the quality of canopy and the fruit.

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“Thankfully, despite the immense pressure, his team succeeded and Aureo Gold is in high demand today. It’s also taken on new significance, with more consumers now looking for more sustainably-produced products and growers looking to further reduce their environmental footprint. Bruce says it was an incredibly important innovation “and we’re pleased to have Dr Elmer on the team”. Developed through the industry’s longstanding partnership with Plant & Food Research, AgResearch and UPL – formerly Etec Crop Solutions Ltd – Aureo Gold ticks both boxes as a biological control which is BioGro organically certified, adding to the industry’s sustainability efforts. Kristy McDonald QC, chair of kiwifruit industry regulator Kiwifruit New Zealand, says the importance of science and innovation to kiwifruit is underlined by the discovery. “The kiwifruit industry has a proud record of innovation, investing heavily in developing new varieties and products in search of better tasting, higher yielding fruit with a lower impact on the environment. “Innovators like Dr Elmer are an important part of those efforts. He’s thoroughly deserving of this recognition and we thank him for his contribution.” Fellow judge, NZKGI chairman Doug Brown, echoed those sentiments, noting the importance of growers having the right tools to help combat Psa. “It is important for the industry to find new tools such as Aureo Gold to combat Psa and having a sustainable biological option is particularly helpful to support growers.” Philip has spent more than 30 years developing tools and technologies to manage diseases that impact the New Zealand horticulture industry. He’s a world leader using his expertise to improve how we grow and manage pests and diseases in a more sustainable manner. Last year he was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Kudos Awards for his regional and national contribution to science, and to the international profile of NZ science

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Philip says the joy he gets from his work stems from leading a team that’s both passionate and energetic about helping NZ’s horticulture become more environmentally sustainable. “I love biocontrol research and the freedom to develop new biologically-based solutions to industry problems. “Where else can you realise that a micro-organism you stashed away in a freezer over a decade ago is the key to controlling a bacterial pathogen that killed so many vines? I guess that makes me a ‘stamp collector’ that collects micro-organisms instead of stamps. “This award means a huge amount to my team.”

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New regulations in place for dehorning calves New regulations, which come into effect this October 1, will require local anaesthetic to be used for the disbudding of calves or dehorning of older cattle. DairyNZ estimates about 97 per cent of farmers use a hot iron to cauterise the horn buds, which is the recommended method of disbudding. In anticipation of the new regulations, there’s been a steady increase in the number of farmers using local anaesthetic, says DairyNZ’s team leader of animal care Helen Thoday. But she warns anyone practising disbudding without anaesthetic or using caustic paste will need to change. Research indicates disbudding coupled with appropriate ongoing pain relief, like an anti-inflammatory or topical anaesthetic, significantly reduces animal discomfort, says Helen. “There are cost-effective solutions on the market that can be administered either by a vet or farmer.” She believes the industry has responded positively to increasing public scrutiny around animal welfare, and because many dairy farmers have already made changes to their disbudding practices, or because they outsource, Helen says DairyNZ sees no barriers to farms being

compliant with the new regulations by the October deadline. The new regulations are consistent with New Zealand Veterinary Association policy, which stipulates the use of effective and appropriate analgesia for disbudding. The NZVA considers the dehorning and disbudding of cattle necessary farm practices due to serious injury that can be caused to other animals of farmers by horned cattle, especially when confined in a yard or truck for transport. The practice of disbudding dairy calves is best for both animals and farmers and is ideally done between two and six weeks of age, says Helen. “While many farmers outsource disbudding, they can still do this work themselves. “However, they must contact their vet to access the local anaesthetic and it’s likely some training and competency must be reached before being able to administer the r lations fo local [anaesthetic] New reguto alves come gc to their own stock. disbuddin n October 1. “Coming into the o t into effec new calving season, it’s

lingering pain that comes with disbudding, and we recommend farmers chat about the options available with their local vet. There are exciting new remedies that are both easy to administer and cost effective.”

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disbudding service where we ensure buds are removed effectively at the correct time with minimal pain and discomfort. A discount applies for 10-plus calves, there is no callout fee but mileage will apply and further options for added longer lasting pain relief and/or sedation. Under new animal welfare legislation starting October 1, 2019, local anaesthetic must be used when disbudding and dehorning cattle. If you disbud calves without using effective local anaesthetic you could face a criminal conviction and a fine. We endorse this legislation change and can assist you in effectively and humanly performing this painful procedure on your calves. If you have further questions or want to have a chat with us to make sure you’re up to speed with requirements, contact us on: 0800 838 7267.

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Pyes Pa Dentists is an independent, boutique-style dental surgery that prides itself on being different. The difference is not just in the relaxed atmosphere that characterises the surgery –one major difference is their focus on digital dentistry. Digital dentistry means dental technology that incorporates digital or computer-controlled components in contrast to mechanical or electrical ones alone. The advantages of digital dentistry are improved efficiency in cost and time; higher accuracy compared to traditional methods, and a superior level of safety as well as predictable outcomes. One example of digital dentistry is one-visit crowns. Using a camera that captures the full set of teeth

digital impressions are taken. No gooey trays anymore! From this data the crown or bridge is designed on-screen, and the data is sent to an on-site milling machine. There the tooth replacement is shaped from a solid block of ceramic. Computer aided design combined with computer aided manufacturing ensures both utmost precision and an unprecedented convenience for the patient. The crown or bridge can be placed in just over one hour! Another example is guided implant surgery. Unlike in freehand surgery, Pyes Pa Dentists use a surgical guide to place the artificial root. Through the opening in the guide the dentist is able drill into the bone with utmost precision, at exactly the right angle and the right depth. The procedure is similar to keyhole surgery and its known benefits: fewer infections, less swelling less bleeding as well as minimal to no discomfort and a quicker recovery time.

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“I will never forgive them!” We hear this often from the lips of people who have suffered great hurt at the hands of others. It is totally understandable and natural to want to punish and cause pain to those who have hurt us. Last week I was privileged to take the funeral service of a man who had more reason than most of us to “never forgive”. He was made a prisoner of war from the age of 12 to 16 by Japanese soldiers in Indonesia. He saw and experienced terrible things. His back bore marks of beatings for the rest of his life. He had lots of reasons to “never forgive”. Instead he forgave; he lived the rest of his life in peace and became known as a gentle and caring man who wanted people to live happy lives.

He said that it was his Christian faith that enabled him to forgive. Forgiveness isn’t saying that something that was wrong was okay. Rather, it is about letting go of the control a hurt has on our lives. When we don’t forgive, the person/people who have hurt us will continue to control our lives. We give them power to do this. So, how do we forgive? Begin by choosing to make forgiveness the goal. Then, ask for God’s help. After all, God is the expert on forgiveness. Next, whenever resentment of a past hurt surfaces, ask for God’s help to let it go so you can focus on the good things in life today. Caution: we need to realise it is a journey. The deeper the hurt the longer the journey. However, the final outcome is worth it. Forgiveness is key to a good life. Unforgiveness is not. Dale Williamson, Holy Trinity Tauranga

Making the most of time In a week’s time (Sunday, September 29) we will start daylight saving again for the summer months. It’s that time each six months when we move our clocks forward and backwards to make the most of the daylight hours. The Bible says a lot about time and in Ecclesiastes 3:1-14: “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens, a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, and lists 15 other time events and concludes with; God has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” There are times that we enjoy and there are times of difficulty but God has the ability to make good out of every season of our lives. It says too that each one of us has “a sense of eternity in our makeup” and while the time on this earth and how we spend it is important we need to also be conscious of how we spend eternity. Paul says in 2 Corinthians 6:2” “For God says ‘I tell you, now is the time of God’s favour, now is the day of salvation’.” And it reminds us that if we will accept Jesus Christ into our lives today we can be saved and be we are secure for all eternity. Stephen Tyrrell, Matua Community Baptist Church

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I was shocked and horrified to read in another local newspaper that Dame Susan Devoy was shooting off her mouth regarding race relations with regard to 11 Mission Street. Is there something I have missed here or does The Dame not realise she is no longer the Race Relations Commissioner – i.e: her contract was not renewed! Many thanks for giving me the opportunity to air my views. Jan Hill, Tauranga South.

The Elms Foundation’s letter of May 20, 2019, to the Tauranga City Council stated their “position was that our first preference was to have 11 Mission Stree transferred to The Elms. Our second preference was that it should go to the Otamataha Trust.” That was never disclosed to the public, nor, I suspect, to the councillors! That was vital information that was purposely withheld to reiterate that the Elms Foundation were “neutral” on the proposed gifting of 11 Mission Street to the Otamataha Trust. Withholding that vital information is an unacceptable breach of the council’s staff obligation to serve in the best interest of the community that employs them. There are no winners in this sorry saga, however it proves there are council employees who have and are pushing their own agendas. Those responsible must be terminated! The way forward now, I believe, is for the council to keep possession of 11 Mission Street and turn it into a parking lot. Jim Sherlock, Friends of The Elms Chair.

out of our minds, smoking this toxic substance in the family home, telling the kids to settle down, trying to figure out if what we are actually seeing on the TV is rugby players or little green aliens, as opposed to having a social drink in a safe, managed and smoke-free environment at the local pub or club. Our health system is under enormous pressure, especially mental health, and the Greens want to legalise cannabis. Our young people are having enough problems with alcohol as it is. Add uncontrolled cultivation and use of cannabis to the mix, this will lead to all sorts of behavioural problems and further issues for an already-stretched police force. The Green Party should stick to the environment and leave politics to the politicians. Brian P Porter, Welcome Bay.

The Green Party voted against the recently passed legislation allowing clubs and bars to have extended hours of trading to accommodate the Rugby World Cup. Ms Davidson, co-leader of the Greens, said she was “very proud” to oppose this legislation. The Greens want to make cannabis legal for personal use, including possession and cultivation, and yet they are committed to smokefree NZ. Work that one out. It appears their preference is to have us stoned

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I thank Mr Luskie for his letter [on the next page] and the opportunity to The notion that young people, or for that matter clarify the situation. anyone, should be encouraged to vote is both idealistic Mr Luskie gives me too much credit and illogical. It’s based on some sort of moral panic as I alone have not cut council debt and the hope new voters will support the views and – Council works as a team and while preferences of the promoters of this concept. I have lobbied strongly for lower If a person has no interest in the management of their debt and lower community and are happy with rate increases, The Weekend Sun accepting the choice of others, leave the results are welcomes letters from them alone. readers. Preference will attributable to the Forcing them to vote will be given to short letters work of the whole (200 words maximum) inevitably result in poor choices council and staff. supplied with full name based on the influence of their Our net debt has and contact details. peer group rather than researched fallen significantly Email: letters@thesun.co.nz knowledge of the candidates. For more letters : www.sunlive.co.nz in this term from Maurice O’Reilly, The Avenues. $111 million (June

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2016) to $80 million (June 2019) – the lowest net debt since 2006. This is a 27.5 per cent reduction in council net debt during this term. Net debt per property has fallen from $5355 (June 2016) to $3651 (June 2019). This is a reduction of 31.8 per cent. (The number of properties has increased across the district during the term.) I apologise that my candidate profile stated that the reduction in net debt/ property was only 26 per cent, rather than the actual 31.8 per cent. This was due to my using preliminary data prior to the finalisation of the annual accounts. David Marshall, KatikatiWaihi Beach Ward councillor.

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Hard to digest Proactive/Reactive. In Greerton, on a winter’s day, I’ve taken notice of vehicles for an hour and not seen a single cyclist. Motoring from Pyes Pa to Tauranga Central on a nasty wet day - no cyclists. School students use bicycles, some unfortunately receiving lifelong injuries that bus travel prevents. Cars are here until we have better options. We could compromise, drive ‘bubble’ cars to work, double existing vehicle numbers on existing roads. Big trucks, busses, driver training, courtesy! Mayor Greg Brownless [Bay of Plenty Times, September 12] says council stepped into fund road planning projects when Government failed to honour its commitments. That put paid to ‘council does not vote on

roading’ as claimed in ‘answers given’ posted in Letters to The Weekend Sun, September 13. How about upfront honesty, cards on the table, maybe an informed Local Government Election? Councillors grouped in relevant areas. Councillors past infrastructure voting history or signed declared intention made public. Proactive, not reactive, public participation might be the result. This could even put paid to the pointless and expensive, after-work-iscompleted reviews, that even my pet rabbit finds hard to ‘munch on. Jim Trounson, Pyes Pa.

It’s all about the intention As a submitter I attended the Tauranga City Council meeting [September 10] which frankly turned into a shambles. The question of 11 Mission Street, which has nothing to do with race, is in itself simple – it is about the relationship between the Tauranga City Council and TCC Ratepayers. Ratepayer money ($825,000) was used to buy 11 Mission Street and the people were told why. The Mayor of the day Stuart Crosby is quite clear, the intent was that 11 Mission Street was purchased to form part of The Elms estate. This has nothing to do with the history but everything about that intention and council keeping its

promise to transfer the property to The Elms. There are three things you should never break; promises, trust, and someone’s heart. Notwithstanding this, council reached a decision that broke all three. After some ado and confusion it voted 6 to 5 to give 11 Mission Street to the Otamataha Trust, subject to the consent of The Elms Foundation. As for the last minute O’Malley report, Neal Stephenson (Snow Crash) puts it best –“This is how history is done now. “People wait until they have a need for some history and then they customise it to suit their purposes”. Richard Prince, Welcome Bay.

Friday 20 September 2019

Sea levels are different Green or greenhouse? There are still basic misunderstandings about sea level rise, as exposed by Rob Colmore, once again, and Alastair Bourne with his insults [Weekend Sun, September 13]. For instance, satellite altimetry has revealed that sea level rise across the world’s oceans is uneven contrary to popular belief - due mainly to changes in prevailing weather systems and ocean currents as the planet warms. This is a separate issue from localised tectonic rises and falls which can also cause inconsistent tide gauge records from place to place – equally confusing to some people. Further variations in sea levels are due to unloading of parts of the earth’s crust as the great ice sheets melt, shedding over 500 gigatonnes of ice into the ocean every year. Additionally, as Wesley Parish [Weekend Sun, September 6] points out, recent research indicates the sea floor itself is sinking at varying rates with the extra load as the ocean volume increases. Sceptics with a poor grasp of science should remember that, by insulting the scientists and politicians with the guts to take a stand against climate change inaction, they have only succeeded in making the issue disappear in their own heads. How infantile is that? Peter Otway, Omokoroa.

Debt figures David Marshall says he has reduced debt by 26 per cent per household. I heard, while conversing with others, when he came into office, the non-current borrowings wer $115 million at the end of the 2015/16 financial year and at the end of 2018/19 year it is $100 million. This would equate to a 13 per cent reduction over the three years in office, not 26 per cent Could councillor Marshall explain how he calculated this savings, or correct me on my information? If what I was told is correct he is misleading the electorate and should publicly apologise whilst considering his future with the council. Ewen Luskie, Katikati.

Before we get too poetic about electric cars let’s think about the most powerful known greenhouse gas that has been leaking into Earth’s atmosphere due to the ‘green energy boom’. Sulphur hexafluoride, or SF6, is widely used in the electrical industry to prevent short circuits and accidents. It is 23,500 times more warming than carbon dioxide (CO2),and just one kilogram warms the Earth as much as 24 people flying London to New York return. Alastair Bourne.

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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg64 THE WEEKEND SUN

The Mayoral Candidates – Revealed! Part Two It’s time for Part Two of The Great 2019 Mayoral Music Survey.

The first four respondents featured last week (see www.sunlive.co.nz). They were: Kelvin Clout, John Robson, Tenby Powell and Andrew Hollis. Here are the final five. One candidate was unresponsiv Some submitted brief concise answers. Others, not so much. Candidate RangiMarie Kingi (aka Lady Justice) answered twice and at considerable length and has therefore had her answers condensed. Candidate Les Wallen mentioned that these are: “Hard questions for a non-musical person”. Fair enough. Music is naught but a distant distraction when your priority is a serious sorting out of Tauranga governance and traffic congestion. As per last week we have made no comments, despite extreme temptation. But it is heartening to observe common ground emerging, even as a bruising ballot box battle looms: no fewer than three candidates have now chosen Fleetwood Mac’s Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow as their campaign song, the same song that ushered Bill Clinton into the US presidency in 1992. At the Watusi Country Club we thank the candidates for fronting up for what has been a surprisingly revealing questionnaire. Good luck to you all!

RangiMarie Kingi / Lady Justice.

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1) If you had a campaign song, what would it be? Christopher Stokes: Poi e by Dalvanius. RangiMarie Kingi / Lady Justice: If I became the Mayor, more music and more concerts to celebrate local and international music and more international and local concerts would be my vision. My vision for Tauranga is an ultimate night clubbing area here also because of my love for dance music. Greg Brownless: Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow by Fleetwood Mac. Jos Nagels: Don’t Stop...thinking about tomorrow ... by Fleetwood Mac. Les Wallen: I don’t know. 2) What is your favourite song or piece of music? CS: A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square by Vera Lynn. RK / LJ: I love too much varieties of music to have to be limited to choose one favourite Sorry! GB: Nessun Dorma as sung by Pavarotti and others. JN: The Ave Maria (beautifully sung). LW: Green Beret’s movie theme. 3) What is the greatest musical performance you have personally witnessed? CS: Missy Elliot. RK / LJ: One of the greatest performances that influences me is Tina Turner Simply the Best, others are Prince, Cher, hip hop pioneers, Bob Marley, and Jimmy Cliffs - Reggae Nights. Today Beyonce and her Destinys Child Divas, Celine Dion, Etta James & Aretha Franklin. On the local front - Herbs, Stan Walker, I think because the Maori people remain oppressed, the music is not evolving like it should as yet here to match USA and other countries. GB: Les Miserables performed by Tauranga Musical Theatre way back when... JN: Recently... was The Manfreds - their outstanding concert at Baycourt. LW: Andre Rieu. 4) If you could have any artist/ensemble/etc perform for your birthday, who would it be? CS: Andrea Bocelli. RK / LJ: I would like Stan Walker to sing to me locally at my birthday or for a mayoral campaign surprise. GB: Andrea Bocelli. JN: There are so many good groups... Mona Lisa Twins. LW: No idea.

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Friday 20 September 2019

Performing magnificent 20th century music Celebrating the music of John Rutter, England’s foremost composer and arranger of choral music, gives the Tauranga Civic Choir an opportunity to present to the audience a performance of some of the most beautiful music written in the twentieth century.

Latin American rhythms. The choral texture is greatly enhanced with the addition of a soprano soloist, Elaine Wogan and pianist, Leon Gray. Tauranga Civic Choir, directed by Nigel Williams, will be celebrating the music of John Rutter at Otumoetai Baptist Church. Otumoetai Road on September 29 from 2.30pm. Tickets are available at the door for $30 each and you can pay by cash and EFTPOS.

The main work in the programme is ‘Magnificat’. The ‘Magnificat’ is a poeti outpouring of praise, joy and trust in God, ascribed by Luke to the Virgin Mary on learning that she was to give birth to Christ. It has always been one of the most familiar and well-loved of scriptural texts. ‘Magnificat’ by John Rutter was first performed in New York in 1990, a performance conducted by

The Tauranga Civic Choir will be performing ‘Magnificat’ on September 29 the composer himself. Since then it has become one of the most frequently performed large-scale choral works. ‘Magnificat’ is in seven movements, each movement explores a different musical style, from medieval chant to

Fairview Ladies 9-Hole Golf Club 20-year Reunion All former members of the Ballantyne, Golf Pacifica and Fairview 9 Hole Ladies are invited to join them on October 22 for a celebration lunch and, if you wish, 9 holes of golf. If you would like more information and are interested in attending please contact Peggy Thornton on: 07 544 9315 or email: pathornton21@gmail.com

Late in 1999 Honda 9 Hole Golf invited aspiring golfers to attend coaching sessions at the newly opened Ballantyne Golf Club. From this group the Ballantyne 9 Hole Ladies section of the club was formed. They are now celebrating 20 years of friendship, fun, competition and enjoyment with as much golf as possible during those years.

Celebrating the music of John Rutter

Nigel Williams, musical director Leon Gray, accompanist Elaine Wogan, soprano

Rescue helicopter open day on Sunday The Trustpower TECT rescue helicopter will be on display this Sunday along with live demonstrations by emergency services. A fun-filled family day has been planned at the Ian Pain Memori l Hangar behind Tauranga Hospital, providing a great opportunity for everyone to see the rescue helicopter up close. Hosted by the Philips Search & Rescue Trust and More FM Bay of Plenty, the Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter Open Day will also feature burger and barbeque food trucks, raffles, an icecream truck, thirst quench rs, face painting, and live demos. The open day takes place on Sunday September 22, from 10am – 2pm at the hangar in Clarke St. Gold coin donation is welcomed.

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Art for all in Omokoroa

Omokoroa Artists hold a regular exhibition of their work. This year it will be in the Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Road, on Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29. In addition to paintings on display and for sale in the main hall, artists will be hard at work.

There will also be painting activities for children featuring in the small hall. Cards and clay work are also for sale. Local talent is always surprising so make a point of calling in. EFTPOS is available for all spontaneous and unexpected purchases.

Two of Judith Allen’s art works are an example of what will be on display at the Omokoroa Artists’ Exhibition.

Art for charity’s sake! Artists from the Bay and Waikato are gathering their best work for a big art competition and sale in aid of St John next week here in The Mount. This inaugural event is being held at Bayswater Retirement Village and features original art from residents of six Metlifecare villages such as Ted Barker. Ted, pictured holding one of his pieces, is an amateur acrylic artist of some six years who especially enjoys painting the beautiful landscapes of New Zealand. He has created a brand-new piece for the art sale which will be exhibited, judged and sold alongside his fellow artists, who will include award-winning artists and crafters from the retirement community. There will be a huge variety of amazing original artwork which will be sold by silent auction on the day and features: photography, oil and acrylic art, watercolour art, drawings, pottery and sculpture, and craft and folk art. Vibrant original framed flower photography will also be on sale and is a great opportunity to start that Christmas shopping early! All proceeds will be donated to St John. The day will begin with free entertainment by local pianist Delwyn Walker in the Bayswater café from 11am and the art will

be judged by professional artist Rob McGregor who will also give a talk in the lounge at 2pm. The event ends at 3.30pm with a fun wearable art parade and judges’ comments in the auditorium. The first big art sale is on Friday, September 27, from 10am-4pm at Bayswater Village, 60 Maranui Street, The Mount. Entry is free and there is a café on site with wonderful food!

Art with a heart! Artist Ted Barker raising funds for St John.

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Friday 20 September 2019

Country Music Award celebrates 40 years The New Zealand Country Music Association is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Entertainer of the Year Awards. The Topp Twins, Dennis Marsh, Marian Burns and Lynne Toner are just a few of the names included in the star-studded line up. Marian Burns won the prestigious award in 1993 and has gone on to have a very successful career as an entertainer. Marian is known both nationally and internationally for her amazing fiddle playing and is currently on tour with Operatunity. October 5 marks the 40th anniversary of New Zealand’s largest amateur performing arts awards. Dennis Marsh will headline the matinee show kicking off at 1pm with hit songs including Hangi Tonight. National Icons Dame Lynda and Dame Jools Topp “the Topp Twins” will not only entertain during the 7pm evening concert but will keep you on the edge of your seat as hosts of the show. The show also features winners from the past four decades as well as 23 top artists from all over New Zealand ready to sing and entertain their way to the most prestigious title in New Zealand Country Music “Entertainer of the Year”. The Entertainer of the Year Awards will be held on October 5 at Baycourt Theatre.

Marian Burns.

Free expo for newcomers to learn all about the Bay of Plenty The New to the Bay Expo 2019 is a free event to help locals and newcomers access services, information and activities that can support settlement and participation in the Western Bay of Plenty community. The expo will be held at Tauranga Boys College on September 28 from 10am-3pm. Bay of Plenty Regional Council will even get you, your family and friends there for free on any urban Bayhopper bus. Simply show your free event ticket to ride to/from the venue. The expo will focus on showcasing services and information from a wide range of commercial, civic, regulatory, emergency, social, sporting and other community organisations active in Western Bay of Plenty. Kim Saunders, manager of Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga and

JACK DUSTY’S ALE HOUSE (Bureta) Sun 22nd Tim Armstrong 3pm – 6pm MT RSA Fri 20th Gerry Lee 7pm – 10:30pm Sat 21st Rugby World Cup 7pm – 10:30pm Sun 22nd Back Porch 4:30pm – 7:30pm MOUNT SOCIAL CLUB Fri 20th Take Two 6pm – 9pm Sat 21st Santiago 6pm – 9pm, followed by DJ Lucazade from 10pm Sun 22nd Kam Kafai 3pm – 6pm Wed 25th Tauranga Jazz Society Jam 6:30pm THE BARREL ROOM Sat 21st The Whittakers 7pm – 10pm

Papamoa encourages local organisations to get involved and showcase what they have to offer and invites locals and newcomers to come along and enjoy the experience. Entry to the New to the Bay Expo is free. For free public transport to get to/ from the Expo, visit: www.newtothebay.eventbrite.co.nz for a free New to the Bay Expo ticket. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/newtothebayexpo

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40TH ANNIVERSARY Citizen’s Advice Bureau will be at the New to the Bay Expo to help you out.

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Saturday October 5th 2019 Baycourt Theatre, Tauranga

Matinee show 1pm with Top Selling NZ Artist Dennis Marsh

Evening show 7pm with NZ Icons The Topp Twins Both shows will star over 30 entrants competing for the NZMCA Entertainer of the Year title

Tkts on sale now: www.ticketek.co.nz – Group bookings call 0800 686 677

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Saturday 21 September 1920s Quiz Night

7.30pm Whakamarama Hall, 469 Whakamarama Rd. Teams of 8, $5 per person includes quiz/supper/entertainment. Cash bar, no BYO please. Email whakahallbookings@outlook.co.nz

Art On The Strand

Original art for sale. The Strand, Tauranga. Weather Permitting. 9am4pm. Tauranga Society of Artists Inc

Arty Darty

A dartboard cabinet collection. Runs until Sept 24th at The Incubator, Historic Village, Tauranga. Free entry.

Bay Network Social Singles

Single, over 50? For weekend dinners, barbecues, pot lucks etc. & an annual trip away, Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Maureen 021 112 3307

Beth-El Messianic Family

Celebrate the Sabbath (Sat) as Yeshua (Jesus) & all early believers did. All Welcome. 10am, Otumoetai Primary Hall. Joel van Ameringen 021 768 043 www. BethEl.org.nz

Coffee n Chat 60+

R u interested in meeting up with a friendly group for a coffee n chat 10am. Marlene 027 342 0698 or marlenehurle@xtra.co.nz

Community Yoga Classes

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

Croquet

45 Kawaka St, Mt Maunganui. Mon, Wed, Sat. 9am for 9:15am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Jacqui 574 9232

Free Adult Learning Festival

All week. Have a go! Felting, knitting, investing, glass-working, orchids, architecture, Israeli dancing, Calligraphy, Airbrushing, Chinese culture, Fuschias, model yachts. Ph 544 9557 https://letslearn.co.nz/events/

Greerton Hall Market

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

Jubilate! Concert (Handel/Purcell)

Scholars Baroque Aotearoa present Handel “Te Deum/Jubilate”; Purcell “Come Ye Sons of Art” 7:30pm tonight or Sunday 1:30pm St Peter’s Church, Victoria Rd, Mt. Cash door sales/Ticketek

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm

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

Katikati Tramping Club

Tramp 8:30am, Matua Salt Marsh. Easy. Ph Iain 0275 722 987 or 07 572 2987 before 7:30pm Friday night

LOL Laughter Wellness

Come & join us & laugh away your winter blues. Arataki Community

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Sunday 22 September

Ctr, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 11-11:45am. Ph Trish 022 036 6768

Bible Seminar

Mount Music Club

1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: The Bible, a book for today. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537

2nd Sat monthly. 1-4pm Senior Citizens hall, Midway, Mount. Mostly country. Good backing band. $3 entry. Ph Dick 027 493 8458

Multicultural Connection Group Exhibition We are using the

BOP Oodle Club

Playdates for dogs! Meet up firs Sunday of each month at Fergusson Park (Beach Rd end). 2-3pm. Gold coin donation.

immense value & importance of arts to raise the awareness of multicultures in NZ. Exhibition running until 10 Oct 11am4pm www.theartloungenz.com

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

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

Omokoroa Artists Art Show

Pick up a new painting! 28th & 29th Sept at Settlers Hall, Omokoroa 10am4pm. Free entry. Eftpos available.

Friendship Force Travel Club

Open Studios Coromandel Artstour

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

Coromandel town 5th-6th & 12th13th October 10am-4pm. 34 local artists will welcome visitors to their studios. View www.coromandelartstour.co.nz for more info. Free event.

Golf Croquet

Croquet Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St Tues, Thur & Sun 8:45am for 9am start. New players & visitors welcome. Nev 575 5121

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. Start 1:30pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

Home Based Christian Church

Papamoa Tennis Club

Adult social tennis. Tue & Fri 9-11am, Wed 6-8pm, Sat 2-4pm. Gordon Spratt Reserve. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Andrew 021 0292 6934

Petanque

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

Omokoroa Lions Market

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

St Stephens Jigsaw Library

10am-12noon. 500 puzzles. Hire charge: puzzles under 1000 pieces 50c, 1000+ $1. Cnr Highmore & Brookfiel Tce, Brookfield. Happy puzzling

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

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

Quakers in Tauranga

In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk 544 7158 or 573 8497 www.quaker.org.nz

Tauranga Fuchsia Group

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

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

Te Puke Scottish Society

Monthly dance, Memorial Hall, 7:30-11pm, air conditioned hall, live band, lovely supper, great company, all welcome. $7 entry. Ph Valerie 573 7093

Sunday Stitch Workshop

Village Radio Museum

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

Work Life Clarity Workshop

Work towards a healthy work life balance with a small group of women. Led by life/career coach Holly. Limited spaces available! Visit www.hollydennison.com/ clarity-workshops

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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

Tauranga Spiritual Growth Centre

Every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 14 Norris St. Doors open 6:30pm starts 7pm. $5. Come join our spiritual community. Mediums, energy healers, meditation, holistic health.

TePuke Country Music Club

Concert with invited singers at Tauranga Citz Club, 13th Ave. 1-4pm. All welcome. Ph Gayle 573 8255

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August was pretty unsettled, and September’s going much the same way, unfortunately. We got the ÿ rst trip of the month in on Sunday and it started o° on the sloppy side, but settled as the day progressed. The ÿ shing was good. We worked around Brewis and the Astrolabe and it was pleasing to see a selection of snapper and tarakihi, plus one trevally coming on board. The group wanted a short day, so even better, although it was quite pleasant when we left.

Dutch Friendly Support Network

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

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

Monday 23 September

Harmony-A-Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Achieve Toastmasters

Build a Better You! Achieve Toastmasters meets 1st, 3rd, 5th Monday of month, St Stephens Church Hall, Brookfield. 7:30pm start. Ph Dee 02 636 2100

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

Indoor Bowling

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

Adult Social Ballroom/Latin Dance

Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning

Age Concern 500 Cards

Maketu Market

Free introductory beginner dance lesson 30th Sept 7pm at Club Mt Maunganui. Partner not necessary, just come along. Ph Dean 021 230 3187 www. udance2.co.nz Friendly group gets together 9:3011:30am (except Public Holidays) held at Age Concern, 177a Fraser St, Tauranga. $2 Donation. All welcome

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am Mon & Fri. Tauranga Central Baptist Church cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Argentine Tango In Tauranga

Free introduction to authentically danced close embrace, highlighting your sensibility. Welcome to our warm, open, fun group. Ph Denise 020 4006 1340 or Facebook Tango in Tauranga

Badminton

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

Bureta Garden Circle

Papamoa Lions Club Market

Tauranga Farmers Market

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

Shared lunch 12-2pm, $4, Nordic books, fiction & non-fiction, swap give away, trivia quiz. Evans Community Church, Evans Rd, Papamoa. Ernie 575 5395

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Maketu Market

NZDA BOP Range Day

Scandinavian BOP Spring Luncheon

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Join us for a one-hour sharing from the teachings of Jesus Christ. 7pm Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, 80 Alice Way. John 022 680 7705

Tibetan Buddhist Teachings

Monthly meeting at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd at 1:30pm. Visitors welcome. Ph Lois 576 4378

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. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412

Chess In The Afternoon

Keep mentally fit. Chess 1pm Hillie Centre 31 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $4. Equipment & refreshments provided. Ph Bob or Viv 575 5845 or 027 478 6282

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga

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

Diabetes Help Tauranga

Drop-in clinic. 10am-12pm, no appointment necessary. Advice or support for anyone living with diabetes & their families. 174 11th Ave, Tauranga

Are you a lifelong learner? Check out the range of courses, workshops, classes, lectures, lessons & events on www.letslearn. co.nz or ph 544 9557

3rd and 5th Sundays 7am-12pm, Maketu Village Green. Ph Carolyn 027 251 0388 or Pat 021 447 420

Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls

Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd 1pm for 1:30pm start on Mondays or Tuesdays 6:30pm for 7pm start. $3 per session, first session free. Please wear smooth soled shoes. Equipment provided. All welcome.

Postnatal Support Group

9:30-11am Bethlehem Birthing Centre. All parents & caregivers of 0-2 yr olds welcome. Ph 07 549 4522

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

Taichi Internal Arts NZ

Greerton Senior Citizens Hall beginner class Mon 9:30am. Te Puke Memorial Hall beginner classes Tues 9:30am, Wed 5:30pm. LokHup Fri 11am. All incl Qigong. Ph David 552 4425

Tauranga City Brass

Band practice at Band hall, 10 Yatton St Greerton. All welcome. 7-9pm. Ph Jeremy 021 132 3341

Tauranga Creative Fibr

Every Mon 9:30am & 2nd & 4th Thur 7pm. Learn knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving & felting. 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Margaret 07 571 3483

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

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.

Te Puke/Papamoa Floral Art

1pm Methodist Hall, Oroua St, Te Puke. Workshop-Waxing. All welcome Ph Val 573 7804

Vision Friendship Club (FNZI)

Friendship Fun Fellowship mixed club for retirees. Meets 4th Mon of month at Citizens Club 10am. Guest speakers interest groups. Ph Bryan 570 2483

Welcome Bay Art Group

9:30am at Lighthouse Church Meeting Room (next to village shops). Ph Denis 544 6451

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Tuesday 24 September Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting, 7:30pm St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt. 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

Badminton Tauranga Morning Club

Keep fit the fun way. Badmi ton Tues & Thur 9am Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre 71 11th Ave. Racquets available. Ph Bob 0274 786 282 or Judy 579 4495

Bayfair Petanque Club

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

Beginner Social Dance Class

7pm Tauranga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave, or Wed 8pm Welcome Bay School Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

Citizens Advice Bureau Papamoa

Free confidential impartial info advice. Don’t know? Ask Us! Ph or visit us at Community Ctr 15 Gravatt Rd Papamoa. Tues & Thurs 10am-1pm. 0800 367 222

Contemporary Issues In Religion

Earth Diverse & Tauranga Moana Interfaith Council course on Religious Fundamentalism, Extremism & Terrorism. 6-8:30pm, 1 Church St. More info & to register http://www. earthdiverse.org.nz/registration

Dads’ Support Group

Join us for coffee & chat 7:30pm at 538 Fraser St. Ph 07 571 0371 for more info

Falun Dafa Free Classes

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

Fitness Fun

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

Friends Of The Library

Mount Maunganui Library Book Group meets at 10am for morning tea & lively book discussion. Visitors & new members always welcome. Gail 574 3376

Gate Pa Indoor Bowls

MacKay Shield at Papamoa (16 players required) Ph 571 5919

Inachord Womens’ Chorus

If you like singing, dance, make friends & 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

Keep On Your Feet

Strength & balance exercises for older adults, all levels of fitness welcome. 1-2p at Katikati Catholic Church hall, 89 Beach Rd, Katikati. Sharnie 021 111 8617

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 per day. Ph Margaret 575 9792

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/

Ostomy Society Coffee Morning

Western BOP Ostomy Society coffee morning at the Raft Cafe 10:30am. All Ostomates, caregivers welcome.

Otumoetai Tennis Club

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

Otumoetai Walking Group

Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Danny 576 6450

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-9:30 except 2nd Tues of month 3:30-6pm. Faye 543 3280

South City Indoor Bowls

7:30pm Club Night. Names in by 7:15pm.

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 Astronomical Society

Part 2 investigating the earth’s structure towards the core. Latest new planet discovery & Deep Space Mystery. Telescope viewing weather dependent. Fergusson Park Observatory 7:30

Tauranga Diamond Friendship Club

For active retirees, monthly meetings 1:30pm 1st Tues each month at Tauranga Citz Club, guest speakers, social outings, numerous activities, all welcome. Ph Nancy 543 4468

Tauranga Orchid Society

Monthly meeting 7pm Wesley Church Hall 13th Ave Tauranga. All welcome. Sharing our experiences from the National Orchid Expo.

Tauranga Target Rifle Club

City Early Start Toastmasters

To improve public speaking & leadership skills, join friendly, motivated, enthusiastic City Early Start Toastmasters at Classic Flyers Cafe, 7am8:15am. LaniDTM@gmail.com www. cityearlystart.co.nz or see Facebook.

Community Bible Study

Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm for a Bible Study on the Book of Revelation. Ph Julie 552 4068

Don’t Dine Alone

Age 65-75 ex professional or semi professional. Let’s lunch! Ph for more details Kate 027 484 7189 or pilotbay420@gmail.com

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

Fitness League

Exercise, movement & dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibilt suitable for all ages & abilities, 10am, Katikati Memorial Hall. Pam 549 4799

Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night 7:30pm

Gate Pa Midweek Tennis

Wed & Fri 9am-12pm. Come & make new friends. Visitors at all levels especially welcome. Ph Geoff 021 474 807

Healing Rooms

Come, experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Behind Graced Oppshop, cnr 11th Ave, Christopher St 1-3pm. No charge. Ph 021 110 0878 www. healingrooms.org.nz

Home Based Christian Church

Join us for a one-hour sharing from the teachings of Jesus Christ. 7:30pm Papamoa Community Centre (at library) 15 Gravatt Rd. John 022 680 7705

Welcome Bay Community Ctr, 6:308pm. Traditional, relaxing yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 for one or $90 for 9 classes. Bring a mat. Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 25 September 500 Cards Club

Friendly 500 club meets 1pm at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. $3. Prizes, refreshments. Ph Barbara 572 4962 or Bob 027 478 6282

Age Concern Walking Group 10am Briscoes, Chapel St

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Arabian Spice Bellydance

Beginners & advance Bellydance Classes, 6:30pm St Columba Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga. Learn, dance, keep fit, perform wit us. Oriental Dance 021 124 5982, arabianspicebd@gmail.com

Cards, Cribbage (Crib)

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

Social RocknRoll Dancing, plus other popular dances at Senior Citizens Hall Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry incl supper. 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

Community Bible Study

Join us @ 14th Avenue Gospel Centre 10am-12pm for a Bible Study on the Book of Revelation. Ph Gay 021 225 5981

Fitness League

Exercise, movement & dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & fle ibility suitable for all abilities.10am Baptist Church Hall,13th Ave. Pam 549 4799

Friends Of The Library

Greerton Library at 10am for our Annual General Meeting followed by an update on our libraries from Libraries Manager, Joanna Thomas. Pam 571 2566

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Katikati Concert Band

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

Katikati Toastmasters

Build a Better You! Katikati Toastmasters meets 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday of month, Katikati Community Ctr, Beach Rd. 7:30pm start. Ph Chrissy 0272 967 939

Kickstart Toastmasters

Mah Jong

Lighthouse Cafe

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

Yoga For All

Bay City Rockers

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

Te Puna Tennis Club

Improve your strength & balance in a fun, supportive group class to motivating music for over 60s. Welcome Bay Hall, 11am. $6. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437

Guest Speaker: Julie Caldwell. Electronic Calendar. Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd, Hinton Lounge. 10-11:30am $3pp. Light refreshments provided. Open to the Public.

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Welcome Bay Strength Balance

Age Concern Monthly Meeting

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

Club meets 7pm at the range at the western end of Elizabeth St. Olympic style shooting with target rifles. Coac ing provided Small but friendly tennis club welcomes new members. Social tennis Tues at 9am. Also twilight tennis on Wednesday evenings. Ph 021 506 855 tptennisclub@ gmail.com

Thursday 26 September

Mah Jong

Midweek Music

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

Mt RSA Womens’ Section

Social Day & AGM 1:30pm. Barbershop Boys are entertainers. Please ph office if transport is required. Don’ forget your membership card.

Newcomers Network Coffee Morning

All migrants/newcomers are invited to join us 10am-12pm for a chat at Multicultural Centre, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Free. Ph 571 6419

Papamoa Toastmasters

Build a Better You! Papamoa Toastmasters meets 1st, 3rd, 5th Wed of month at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard. 5:30pm start. Ph Chrissy 027 296 7939

Singles Coffee Club 60+

Looking 4 coffee & meeting new friends? Gayle 027 439 3267 or Email mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

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

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Grp

Scheltema Rd Waihi, to winding gear & return via cyanide tanks. Grade Moderate. John 576 4326

Welcome Bay Lions

Coffee group 3rd Tues monthly. Welcome Bay Community Centre 10:30-11:30. All welcome. Ph Sue 571 8940

Widows & Widowers

Club meets at 2pm at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St. Ph Margaret 576 5292

Craft, coffee, cake, chit chat at Lighthouse Church Welcome Bay, 10am-12pm. All ages welcome. Gold coin donation. Ph Mel 027 576 3105

Mainly Music

Music & dance for preschoolers, Mums & Carers. $4 per family. Morning tea provided. 9:30-10am. Holy Trinity Church, 251 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

Papamoa Social Garden Club

Meets on the last Thursday of the month for a garden visit and cafe lunch. Ph Claire 574 6025

Social Games Club Mt

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

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

Learn dancing at a friendly club. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave, 6:30pm Learners tuition/revision. 7-9.30pm all dancers. $3 entry incl supper. Jan 544 4379

Taoist Tai Chi

New Beginner classes: 15 Koromiko St, Judea, 1-2:30pm & 5:30-7pm. 345 Maunganui Rd, 6:15-7:45pm. Katikati Memorial Hall, 5:30-7pm. All welcome. Ph 578 6193 or visit www.taoisttaichi.org

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 27 September Chess Tauranga

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

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

Yatton St, Greerton. Names in by 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. Mens Singles

The Sociables

Females & Males in their 30s/40s/50s that meet to dine out & participate in bushwalks & local events & activities. Ph 022 012 0376

Horoscopes ARIES: Luck is with you but you can’t count on it exclusively. You take on new challenges with great determination. Be careful not to leave projects half completed.

LIBRA: Guard words carefully. It’s tempting to divulge information to the wrong parties. Best friends now are of another generation and an acquaintance who is trying to be helpful may be a little too helpful.

TAURUS: There may be a dip in self confidence, but by the weekend you find yourself responding to challenges with renewed zeal. Later in the week could find you involved in a teaching role.

SCORPIO: Some frustrating delays are offset by a productive cycle. Romance shows its sentimental side this week. Self improvement plans are highlighted.

GEMINI: Small mix-ups are dotted through the week. Travel ideas may be developing into realities. In romance, a less conservative approach may appeal to your other half.

SAGITTARIUS: Travel is indicated, with the accent on spontaneity. A family member may be surprisingly stubborn, then suddenly co-operative. The weekend includes touches of glamour, humour and confusion.

CANCER: A loved one seems almost too easy to please, but there’s no cause for alarm. A friend shares some good news that involves you indirectly. Any friction among workmates should end abruptly.

CAPRICORN: Distractions can put you behind schedule. You may be re-shuffling plans after the weekend. Your ideas will benefit from refinement. Discoveries around the house could solve an on going mystery.

LEO: Romance wise, this can be an upbeat week. The key is to make most of all situations. Make an added attempt to simplify your life.

AQUARIUS: Expect to meet several quite different people this week. Best allies now are of the opposite sex. A loved one may misinterpret your intentions. Home improvements may be delayed for a little longer.

VIRGO: This is a favourable week for assigning projects to others and assessing your own future prospects. A friend may introduce you to a new hobby that is interesting but unexpectedly costly.

PISCES: Friendships generally are spotlighted, with well established relationships becoming even more important. Detail to work should not be ignored, especially where numbers and dates are involved.

Your birthday When you give your attention to something, you give your all - until another interest comes your way. this week This trait may prove frustrating to friends, but it keeps you young. Personal relationships and renewed compliments are spotlighted. Educational interests continue to expand.

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