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Ripe time p5

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It’s not just a bunch of pretty lights that have popped Pictured above is festival director Jo Bond. up in the Tauranga CBD. Visual artist Desna Whaanga-Schollum says the The series of free-standing light structures at installation is an opportunity for people to reconnect Masonic Park mark the beginning of the Tauranga with each other and reconnect with the places they Arts Festival. occupy. It is a collaboration between Desna and

creative studio StoryBox. It is called Pou Rama and is inspired by pouwhenua. It reminds onlookers to consider their connection to place and it will be on display at Masonic Park until Your views on Guy Fawkes p22 November 3. See page 8. Photo: John Borren.

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Lol, just kidding! Nothing gets the blood boiling more than the Treaty of Waitangi and that’s from both sides of the document. We’ve even got a national day solely dedicated to grumbling about it. There are five million differen viewpoints on the Treaty of Waitangi. Now, if you’ve never read the Treaty, find a copy that freshly-minted Taurang councillor Andrew Hollis hasn’t burned already and read it. That shouldn’t take too long. I’m guessing lawyers didn’t get paid by the hour back then. What will take you an age to trawl through is every mention of the treaty in the 62 acts of Parliament that specifically refer to it The principals of the Treaty of Waitangi are so interwoven into our laws and legislation that it would take decades of legal wrangling and an awful lot of dollars in legal fees and compensation just to untangle it. That was a decision made in the 70s and this is not a single document anymore. The principals behind the Treaty of Waitangi are now woven into the fabric of our society. Imagine the complications if, after spending the last 40 years debating and settling legal problems created 170 years ago, or 100 years ago, we just decided to scrap the whole thing? We would need a tribunal just to sort it all out.

Big bucks

There has so far been just over 70 settlements with various iwi around the country with about 10 well-advanced but yet to be settled for various reasons. This has cost about $2.4 billion over 26 years. To put that into perspective, it would cover superannuation payments for two

months. It is one-eighths of one per cent of government spending over the past 25 years. Iwis that were economically irrelevant have lawyered up, fought their case and are now large corporations. For example, the second iwi to settle (The South Island’s Ngai Tahu, for $170 million in 1997) is now worth $1.65 billion. These commercial arms provide employment and feed their dividends into trusts that generally have a charter to deliver cultural, social and health benefits to members

Individual Maori benefit in direc proportion to the nous of their iwi, through the mana that is returned with the acknowledgement of their culture and the symbolic or actual return of their important places. Kiwis who don’t affiliat with an iwi and have no interest in that side of the country’s heritage, may feel like they don’t see much benefit at all Personally, I love my country’s unique bi-cultural heritage and culture and feel the investment is well worth it. It’s also the honourable thing to do. It is probably the single biggest thing that sets us apart from other countries. We are a beautiful, deeply thoughtful and successful country by most measures. Andrew has suggested the Treaty of Waitangi has been “going on too long”, “past its use by date” and “a joke”. This is no great secret. He made these views known during his campaign and was elected.

That’s a genuine view and obviously one that is held by many, many people.

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Most of us are descended from countries and creeds with intense tribal rivalries. It’s human nature. The concept of making peace and owning the errors of previous generations is pretty unconventional. It was controversial at the time, but, as a whole, that’s what we decided to do and now it’s part of our nation’s identity. It is stuff we tend to talk about with people we think are in our “tribe” and who we think agree with us or have the same motivations. In NZ, it’s a case of don’t talk politics, religion or the Treaty. People feel aggrieved that they have to pay for old mistakes with new money. They resent being guilty by association of things they had no control over and take issue with special interest groups being given preferential treatment. There are tribes who are angry they got so little of their land and resources back. So when these opinions spill out into the public arena, it all gets a bit weird. The academics rail against the ignorance. The silent masses silently cheer the guy that gave them a voice. The arguments get slightly more heated in the offices and work sites and then eventually, it all simmers down and we all go back to our lives and our enclaves and our tribes. For those who think the Treaty of Waitangi should be thrown in the trash, burned or consigned to history, I don’t want to burst your bubble, but you might be a few decades too late on that one. The ship has well and truly sailed when it comes to the role the Treaty plays in New Zealand society. If you can’t work with it, then life in any kind of local or central government role is going to be quite difficult But I suspect, as long as mana and money are involved this issue will just keep bubbling away. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Little Blue penguins under threat

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The Mount Maunganui little blue penguin population appears to be in trouble, as chicks and eggs are disappearing. “It’s quite worrisome what’s happening,” says Western Bay Wildlife Trust Chairperson Melissa McLuskie, as she returns from monitoring the burrows. “This breeding season the penguins are not doing very well. “We’ve noticed a decline in the number of nesting birds and we’ve also found nests that have had eggs and chicks go missing.” In the past there has been issues with cats and dogs on Moturiki Island and Mauao, but the wildlife trust is not sure what is causing the little blue penguins population to be decimated this time. She says it could be a cat or a combination of preadtors. The wildlife trust is seeking funds to investigate it. Penguins are also having to deal with the continual dumping of rubbish and fishing lines

“Maia, an adult penguin named for her bravery, was sitting directly on top of two large shards of glass from broken bottles and a fishing line. That’s also where her chick was the week before.” That chick has now gone, probably taken by a predator. “I have found quite a few nests with plastic in them that are in areas where it would be very tricky for the plastic to be blown into, so it’s looking like the penguins are possibly using plastic to build their nests.” The season started off quite hopeful for the monitoring team. On August 27, the Western Bay Wildlife Trust reported the first penguin eggs of the season. Less than two months later and the newly hatched chicks have gone. The trust has a Department of Conservation permit to monitor the little blue penguins. “The research that we are doing is to try and help us understand the population status of our penguins and any threats that they are facing,” says Melissa. “ Apart from financially

supporting the trust through its Givealittle page, there are other ways people can help keep the penguins safe. Keeping cats indoors at night is an easy, helpful action. Owners should also micro-chip their cats so they are easily identifiable as domestic cats. Mount Maunganui residents can also get involved with backyard pest trapping through Predator Free Bay of Plenty, to reduce rat and mustelid numbers. So far there are no trapping groups based at the Mount. “Predator Free Bay of Plenty has targeted Tauranga suburb by suburb so we’re hoping to push that at the Mount too over the next little while,” says Melissa. The third way that people can help is to become more aware of the dog ban zones. “I find that almost every time I go nest monitoring I need to advise somebody who’s walking their dog right next to breeding areas,” says Melissa who says that near Moturiki is a main problem area.

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The city side exit of Grace Road onto 15th Avenue is now permanently closed. Tauranga City Council says a concrete island has been poured to stop vehicles from exiting Grace Road onto 15th Avenue and to stop 15th Avenue traffic from turning right int Grace Road. “There is now only left turn access into Grace Road from 15th Avenue.” To highlight the change, ‘no exit’ signs have been placed at the 14th Avenue entry to Grace Road. All motorists must use Burrows Street or Fraser Street to access 15th Avenue from this side of town.

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Throughout the cruise ship season there will be some temporary changes to the flow of traffic Salisbury Ave and The Mall in Mount Maunganui. To help manage extra activity when certain cruise ships arrive at the port, a section of Salisbury Avenue and The Mall will be turned into a oneway traffic lane The one-way section will start at Victoria Road and end at Prince Ave, with the traffic flowi along Salisbury Ave toward Prince Ave. Each closure will be monitored and will probably last a few hours and is only in place for some cruise ship arrivals.

Council employees strike

As Tauranga’s first council meeting since th election got underway on Thursday councillors were greeted with a picket line as city employees strike for two hours. Public Service Association members voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action on Tuesday. Tauranga City Council determines staff salaries using a system that pays them less than the national median rate for their profession and staff say they are fed up with it, says a statement released by PSA. “It seems ludicrous, but for our underpaid members the problem is all too real,” says PSA organiser Angela Collier.

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With all the machinery and traffic control no removed from Durham Street, parking meters and signage has been installed. “There is no parking in Durham Lane and there is 60 minute parking on Durham Street,” says a Tauranga City Council spokesperson. “The windy weather this past week has certainly tested the new trees outside the University of Waikato. As a temporary measure, we are supporting the trees with strapping until the street furniture is all installed and the trees have had time to spread their roots.” The last small pieces of work will be undertaken without any road closures.

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“It’s a spectacular specimen. “There’s nothing I don’t like about this orchid.” The Welcome Bay resident won the Grand Champion title at the Tauranga Orchid Show on Saturday, October 12. The extraordinarily large Dendrobium Nobile orchid was also awarded the Natalie Simmonds Trophy for Champion Specimen Plant. Many would think this orchid is so enormous, it would be impossible to move. But nothing stopped Craig from lugging it down to the show. The orchid has always lived outside, eventually growing out of its basket and attaching itself to a tree trunk. Craig had to chainsaw off the trunk and orchid and attach it to a metal stand to transport it to the show. “It took three of us to lift the orchid into a trailer. I don’t quite know how we did it,” Craig laughs. Dendrobium Nobile orchids are native to the highlands of Southeast Asia and the Himalayas. They produce a profusion of blooms right along the stems called ‘canes’ which store food and water. The Orchid Council of New Zealand observer at the show counted the canes and averaged the number of flowers per canes. He estimated Craig’s plant had close to 1000 blooms, all in pristine condition with more buds to open. “The plant is well established and had so many perfect flowers on it that were out at the show,” says Craig. The former Te Puke High School science and horticulture teacher has been an eager gardener since he was a kid. “It’s always been a passion of mine. “But my Dad wouldn’t let me in his garden.”

Craig Parson brings his giant, award-winning orchid back home to the garden. “He said I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between a plant and a weed and would wreck the garden.” Craig currently has about 200 different orchid plants growing in his garden, all of which vary in size and colour. “You get success with this plant, that’s why I like them so much.” However, his wife Dot Parsons says he can’t grow too many as she needs enough room to grow her hostas. Craig joined the Tauranga Orchid Society four years ago, a group he says is great for getting inspiration from like-minded people. “We have about 86 members, and our youngest one is only 11. “He knows absolutely everything about the plant, he is on the internet researching orchids all the time.”

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Green inventor smashes avo’ issue

Anamaya Taylor takes the time to explain her avocado ripening invention.

It all started with a passion for science and a mother’s burning frustration about unripe avocados. A Tauranga Intermediate student’s ‘Avocado Time Machine’ will be on display at the Museum of Transport and Technology this coming month as part of a science fair showcase. Anamaya Taylor, 13, won the best in fair award at the NIWA Bay of Plenty Science and Technology Fair after inventing an “ingenious” device to ripen avocados within a day. “I live in a small orchard area, we always have the problem if we pick avocados they are never ripe when we need them to be,” says Anamaya. “My mum was getting really annoyed, she was having to go out and buy avocados when we have two trees at home.” This prompted Anamaya to design the machine. She found out ethylene, an organic gas was the most efficient way to speed up the ripening process. After experimenting, Anamaya designed a prototype to ripen the fruit as quickly as possible. She modified a soda stream, an appliance normally used for carbonating water, to spray gas into a bag

holding an avocado. Why was she successful? Anamaya puts it down to communication. “I reached out to a wide range of companies who do the same thing. Zespri and Zion bounced ideas off me about how they do it - I basically came up with an idea combining the different suggestions from them.” She said it was “professor of bananas” who let her in on the secret about ripening fruit through using ethylene gas. Tracey Burton, a freshwater ecologist at NIWA, said Anamaya’s project paired thorough scientific investigation with ingenious product design. “Anamaya’s project is an excellent example of scientific rigour and innovation. The Avocado Time Machine was a worthy winner among many clever and original projects,” says Tracey. The exhibition at MOTAT will showcase 25 unique projects from students aged 11-18 years-old. Each display will outline the student’s investigation, methods, findings and next steps for development The top five entries from science fairs held in Auckland, Central Northland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty will be on display at MOTAT, in Auckalnd until Sunday, November 3.

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Rise in Bay Of Plenty population Northland, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty were the fastestgrowing regions in the year ended 30 June 2019, while the West Coast only had a small increase, Stats NZ says. Bay of Plenty had a growth of 2 per cent, which is greater than the national average of 1.6 per cent. Waikato had a growth of 2.1 per cent. “This year, net migration contributed two-thirds of New

Zealand’s population growth with natural increase contributing the remaining one-third,” population insights senior manager Brooke Theyers says. “Net migration remains the largest component of growth across most of New Zealand, and that reflect the national trend.” Net migration reflects bot people moving from one part of the country to another - internal migration, and people migrating in and out of New Zealand external migration.

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Richard Udy has been staying in his motorhome Stella Point this week and offers his opinion of freedom camping in the Bay of Plenty.

Every summer freedom campers cruise into the Bay of Plenty in search of surf, sun and scenic spots. For residents, this influx of freedom campers can mean overcrowded reserves and overused facilities. Tauranga City Council says there’s no reason to suggest that this year will be any quieter. “If the weather and the stars align, then it will be a very busy season,” says team leader regulation monitoring Stuart Goodman. Tauranga City Council has received an $183,000 grant from the Responsible Camping Working Group to help address some of the issues. The funding will go towards increased enforcement, more waste disposal facilities, additional cleaning and education around the bylaw. Stuart says the two main issues are people camping in prohibited locations and public defecation. Two main trouble spots are Marine Parade and The Mall.

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“Whatever waste people in non-self-contained vehicles generate, it has to go somewhere. “Unfortunately, that sometimes results in people relieving themselves in public places which isn’t the kind of behaviour we want to see.” Between November 1, 2018, and 31 March 31, 2019, Tauranga City Council issued 602 freedom camping infringements. A large majority of these fines can be linked to international travellers. Council issues $200 fines to those that breach the freedom camping bylaw but Stu says there is no great deterrent for people to abide by the rules, as fines are waived once freedom campers leave the country. “If people were stopped at the airport when they had an outstanding fine, there would be much more compliance.” New Zealand Motor Caravan Association spokesperson James Imlach worries that all freedom campers are “tarred by the same brush”, even though the majority of New Zealanders who freedom camp

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Signs make it clear what is expected from those who want to stay in the Bay’s parks and reserve. do so responsibly, and aren’t breaching bylaws. “A lot of the decisions that continue to restrict freedom camping provide fewer areas for New Zealanders to camp, in response to problems caused mostly by international visitors. “Our members feel like they are doing everything they can to camp responsibly.” He says these decisions have a far more significant impact on New Zealanders than international visitors. Tauranga City Council will be ramping up its monitoring from next month, patrolling high profile sites every night between 10pm and 5am. Stu says the council welcomes freedom campers but expects them to respect the city. Western Bay of Plenty District Council has received $133,032 from the Responsible Camping Working Group to manage freedom camping areas. Western Bay of Plenty District Council compliance and monitoring manager Alison Curtis says they take an education approach. Contractors go round in the evening and make sure campers understand the requirements. They go back at night, when they take a stricter approach. Alison says there has been an increase in freedom campers in the WBOP over the past three years. “We get more pressure around the popular reserves over peak season, you start to get a conflict between campers and other reserve users. “Monitoring is about making sure campers are in

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the space where they need to be so they aren’t taking over reserves, which is the impression locals have had in the past.” Between December 3, 2018, and February 6, 2019, Western Bay of Plenty District Council issued five freedom camping infringements. James says a major problem for their members who freedom camp in Tauranga is designated areas not accommodating to larger vehicles. “A lot of our members feel that Tauranga is catering for the rental vehicles and New Zealanders in larger motorhomes are squeezed out a bit.” He also says these designated areas are often full of rental vehicles, leaving no room for members of the association. Richard Udy, who is a member of NZMCA, has been travelling around the country in his fully selfcontained motorhome for the past four years. He is currently freedom camping at Stella Point in Tauranga, which he says is a well set up spot with appropriate facilities. For Richard, responsible freedom camping is “not leaving rubbish around, taking care of the area and not creating a nuisance for noise”. He hasn’t had many issues in Tauranga, but sometimes it was difficult to find a spot to set u camp and rubbish facilities were lacking. “The spots here only take two or three vans at a Emma Houpt time.”

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Art responds to audience

Tauranga Arts Festival volunteers are putting in the work to execute the events this year, including free light show Pou Rama. Photo: John Borren.

Desna says this show came to life after she was digging into ideas around creative inspiration from the environment. The Whakairo designs on the light posts signify cycles of creativity and connections to place. She hopes this show will encourage residents to take care of the land around them, due to rapid development in Tauranga over recent years. “Tauranga has been undergoing a lot of development for a long time now, the urban landscape has transformed majorly. “When we are developing these urban spaces, we need to be mindful of tangata whenua and their connection to place. “How do we hold space for that and be respectful of the environment we should be developing with rather than

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bulldozing over the top of?” Pou Rama has travelled to Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua and Queenstown. Each light post in the show slowly cycles through a series of colour changes, accompanied by a soundtrack composed by Al Fraser. The pukaea-long wooden trumpet, and hue purahau - blown gourd, used in the soundtrack draw peoples attention to the light posts and grounds them to the land. The koauau rakau - wooden flute, and poiawhiowhio - swinging whistling gourd, provide light and guide the viewer’s eye to Ranginui. Desna reiterates the show is not a static artwork, as the soundtrack was only incorporated into Pou Rama this year. “We see room for growing the story around it, and we are trying to be responsive to our audiences.” StoryBox project manager Andrew Croot says they added music to the installation after

seeing how people interacted with the light posts in previous years. “We weren’t expecting people to touch and walk through and around the light posts. After seeing this we decided to make it a more immersive experience.” He says initially the show was created to show something of beauty that related to New Zealand culture, but Desna was the one to give the art meaning. “It’s about getting a reaction out of people, and hopefully they will understand that it is about people and our connection to the environment.” Desna, who is the chairperson of Nga Aho, has a background in a wide range of mediums. She says all her work is based in kaupapa Maori frameworks. “I work in advocacy for creating spaces for tangata whenua and mana whenua and nurturing Maori design creative practices.”

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The man behind the name It probably says something about the man. When most council candidates were anxiously gnawing their nails, waiting for the STV algorithm to crunch the numbers on election weekend, one young contender with the unlikely name of Jako was at work, charity work. Jako, pronounced ‘yar-ko’, Jako Abrie. “I was inducting new volunteers to Under the Stars-Homeless in Tauranga when I got a call from an unknown number. I declined it.” Could have been bad career move because it was Tauranga City Council CEO Marty Grenfell ringing to congratulate him – Jako had made it on to council. But the homeless came first. “Our hard done by residents,” as he calls the homeless, and this “complex issue with no easy solutions” will remain a priority for the Under The Star trustee and new councillor. It’s Jako Abrie’s main driver, what made him choose to run. After all the trust can do the little things, but the council has much bigger levers. “The begging ban was not a good use of money – particularly going into a judicial review when you’ve had legal advice that you will more than likely lose the judicial review. You’re donating money to lawyers to fight a cause that’s not winnable.” So the first step he suggests, would be at the very least watering that bylaw down and redirecting the money for a better purpose. “I’d really like to see that money being used

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9 Jako Abrie on - and learning the ropes. Photo: Daniel Hines.

to support our local homeless sector, whatever the council can do to support our sector that’s beneficial.” Incidentally New Zealand has the highest rate of homelessness in the OECD and the proportion of homeless people here is five times worse than in the USA. “Jako” may be an attention grabber name here in Tauranga but is apparently not an uncommon name in Bloemfontein, capital of South Africa’s Free State where the fledgling Tauranga City councillor was born 30 years ago. He arrived in Auckland aged eight and moved to Tauranga two years later. “Not sure whether my name has been a help or a hindrance. Previously I have been given advice to include my photo on CVs because otherwise people may look at my name, think I am a foreigner and not interview me.” The name obviously resonated with voters in the Otumoetai-Pyes Pa ward. He bought with him from Bloemfontein a passion for rugby. He still has it – a passion rather than talent. “I played casually and the pinnacle of my career was being selected for the Western Bay under 20s.” But he did his shoulder in and never got to wear the jersey. Jako Abrie was better in the classroom. He has a Bachelor of Engineering Degree with honours, also a Master of Engineering Management degree with honours, and he is a chartered professional engineer. Read the rest of the story at: www.sunlive.co.nz

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New shade sails for Tauranga Special School An NZCT grant of $35,000 has fully funded the installation of shade sails over the school’s sensory playground and hydrotherapy pool. The previous shade sails had deteriorated badly and were no longer rain and UV proof. The school had also upgraded and enlarged the playground in 2015 which resulted in some areas not having shade. Wanting to ensure the health and safety of their students, the school reached out to NZCT for help. Jo Crean, a teacher at Tauranga Special School, says the grant will help

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Doug Brown, at home with his beloved Model A Ford.

It’s like packing to take a newborn on a day trip - diapers, wipes, gripe water, rash cream. The works. Doug Brown’s ‘lovely blue’ 1930 Model A Ford pick-up isn’t too different. “If you are going on a run, you have to take bits.” All part of being a responsible parent. Spare spark plugs, points, condenser are high on Doug’s touring inventory. “Mark my words, things go wrong,” says the veteran with the vintage. ”Sometimes things happen. Fan belts break. You have to have another one.” The range at the average parts shop probably doesn’t run to Model A bits. And they say if you fail

to prepare, be prepared to fail. Doug Brown is a proud parent. His baby, the 1930 Tudor, is sitting out there in the dappled sunlight under the canopy of his enormous avocado trees up Thompson’s Track, up SH2. He’s banging on about the Bay of Plenty Vintage Car Club’s annual car show and swap meeting early next month. “We want good mention of that. It’s important.” One hundred cars on display at the club’s annual car show and swap meet – from a 1917 Dodge which we met in The Weekend Sun a fortnight ago to a late model Ferrari. Something for every petrol head, and food and motorised miniatures for the kids. Doug Brown was destined to have a vintage car. It just took him half a century. Doug was taken to

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with Henry’s Model A Ford Going inside the Model A is like going back in time.

college in Honolulu riding in the rumble seat of a Model A– the fold away seat in the trunk. “I decided I was going to have one of those cars one day and I would ride up front.” And so there is now ‘Henry’. “Not rocket science,” says Doug. It was named for “that gnarly old bugger”, the American industrialist and business magnate who produced the common working man’s car and whose name is attached the grille. “Model A’s – never going out of fashion,” says Doug. “We love them, the most enduring car we have got.” And wonderfully simple. “We can work on them if we want. I can’t work on that diesel Toyota out there or a BMW. Wouldn’t have a clue. ” But if he wants to put a new head on Henry then he can order it from America one Friday, it arrives the next and it’s under the bonnet during the weekend. Doug’s partner Linda had a vintage car first. “She’s got a 1928 original Tudor sitting out in the shed.” Doug used to potter on it. “She would say: ‘what are you doing to my car?’ And I said: ‘Sweetheart, I am going to buy my own truck’ and I did.” He got tired of seeking permission to do something.

Sarge full of personality Meet two-year-old Sarge. He is a big goof ball looking for a new home. Sarge is here on a new journey to become part of a loving family. Sarge was found a little underweight and still has some weight to put on. Once he has, he will be a pretty big gentle giant. He is full of energy and would suit an active lifestyle with someone experienced with bull breeds or large/ dominant breeds so he gets the guidance and training he needs to round him into a well behaved adult. Sarge is becoming an expert jumping on his kennel, so he will also need a high fence to keep him safe. Sarge loves to make friends (four legged and two), run, and play! Most of all he loves attention so the bigger the family the better! Ref: 168182

No fancy gadgets and LED screens here. The old Model A shows the simplicity of a bygone era. “But please don’t say that.” Your secret is safe Doug. Only understanding, car types in relationships and reading this story will know. Brown hails from Illinois in the mid-west and still has the thick, trademark accent. “But I am a Kiwi,” he says defiantly. “I like New Zealand because it’s safe and Trump doesn’t live here. It has to be good.” Doug and Henry will be at the Vintage Car Club’s annual show and swap on Cliff Road from 7am to 2pm on Sunday, November 3. Doug will be on the gate, the white haired guy with a drawl, talking up Model A’s.

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And as a muso he has no pretentions. “At time as a cricketer, I probably batted slowly and people walked out. So if our concert all gets a bit slow and people have to leave, then so-be-it.” He’s dry as an Indian cricket Lesley Evans DipAdvHypno, MIHPS. NZHRB. pitch off the field as ell. 03 540 3596 | 021 129 2249 | www.easylifehypnosis.co.nz John Wright, former international cricketer, coach, analyst and talent scout is also singer, song writer and recording artist. Next week he’ll hop from one big stage DipAdvHypno, MIHPS. NZHRB. on the sub-continent where he’s mustering a squad for the Mumbai Indians’ next IPL MIHPS. NZHRB. | www.easylifehypnosis.co.nz 021 129 2249DipAdvHypno, season, to the Carrus Crystal Place and a 021 129 2249 | www.easylifehypnosis.co.nz gig at the Tauranga Arts Festival. “It’s a privilege and enjoyable to make some music with mates.” He’s talking about Liam Ryan’s Sou’Westers, a country music collective. They’ve been Wright’s music mentors. He had lot of help from Ryan. It’s pretty cool fun for me,” says the cricketer turned modern-day minstrel. “I am in my 60s now, and if it doesn’t work out, I will get over it.” Come on John, I am looking for you to give me a reason to buy a ticket. I am thinking a bit of country, a few cricket anecdotes from Wrighty, an IPA perhaps, priceless. “Over the years with playing and then coaching - much of it away from New Zealand - I never got to play in a band. Not that I’m a great musician.” Self-effacing again. “I sang in a choir when I was at school and I loved it.” So now with the Sou’Westers, he’s living out a dream. John Wright started writing songs as a bit of a hobby. He had mucked around with guitars for years. “I wasn’t such a good player so I started writing songs.” One of them goes like this. “Hotel rooms

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Melbourne. We were playing in the Boxing Day test next day.” That was 2003. Nowadays the Blackcaps have their WAGs – wives and girlfriends – in tow. “Probably. Things have move on since 2003.” Things have moved on, but the songs and the stories within endure. As a foil for his isolation and loneliness John Wright would write songs. “Friendly staff and a wake-up call, my laundry’s lost along with my thoughts, the mini bar has run away on me, the paintings hang like sleeping cats, they’re staring down and I am smiling back, and the loneliness creeps over me.” “So over the years, I have written this and that. Some is good and some bad.” An Evening with John Wright and The Sou’Westers is at Carrus Crystal Palace on the Tauranga Waterfront on Wednesday, from 8.30pm-9.45pm. Hunter Wells

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Aurélien reckons contortion is a pretty safe practice. “Sometimes you block a nerve, get a bit dizzy, and you don’t know where you are but it’s occasional.” Hawkes Bay publication The Hook describes the show as a “rip-roaring 75 minutes of pure frenetic energy, grace, humour, skill and an exposition of the outer limits of what the human body can achieve.” Composer Sxip Shirley agrees, saying the crew is full of multi-talented artists. “The acrobats and incredible physical artists in the show actually play music too. It’s surprising - you will see this person doing an incredible thing on stage physically and then suddenly they are in the band.” In the live ensemble, Sxip uses foley devices as musical instruments. “Foley is the word for sound effects. It’s surprising sounds, things you haven’t heard before but it’s very catchy melodies. I call it music you can hold. “I have been doing this for around 30 years, I like watching this kind of theatre and I like to use my music to tie it all together. “To be a successful theatre composer, the artist is part of the composition. You’re successful when you’re fusing those things together.” Sxip’s says hands down, his favourite thing about New Zealand is the food. “I like eating the food. I went to NOURISHED. “I love eating the flesh of animals but I was totall satisfied with that meal. That was great “We were in Hawkes Bay, ate great asparagus. “You wouldn’t think you’d run a flag up a fl pole about asparagus but they do in Hawkes Bay for good reason.” LIMBO will be doing their thing on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26, in Tauranga at Baycourt. Contains adult themes so recommended for ages 13-plus. For more information, visit Emma Houpt www.taurangafestival.co.nz

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For the love of art A local art buying group has one rule – to only collect from and support Bay of Plenty creatives.

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Chrysalis Collection came to life in 2010, and since then has been slowly building up its shared collection of works. Works created by emerging and established artists from across the Bay, extending from Rotorua to Waihi. The group is hosting an exhibition of more than 30 works, from Saturday, until November 2 as part of the Tauranga Arts Festival. Chairperson Rhonda Hewlett says the positive feedback on the collection so far has been overwhelming. “We are just amateurs, but the collection is a labour of love and I think it shows. “A musician from New York involved with the festival said he had never been into a gallery that had so many diverse pieces that he loved. “Our minds were completely blown.” Chrysalis Collection has 15 members and the collection of artworks rotate around the group every four months. Rhonda describes the group as a “cobbled together group of colleagues, associates and friends who all love art for various reasons”.

She says the group only collects from artists with links to the BOP because “charity begins at home”. “We really like to look after our artists. “The life of an artist is fairly precarious at times, you have to conceive it, make it, then try and sell it. “They are all outstanding artists and we are so grateful to have them all a part of the collection.” Chrysalis Collection is lucky enough to meet many of the artists they purchase works from, which Rhonda says is the biggest thrill for her personally. “To meet the artists, and know the person is really the nirvana of collecting. “Without them, there’s no point to us. “So, it is the ultimate to support them and to know them.” Founding member Maree Cleaver says she simply could not pick a favourite work to choose from out of the collection. Rhonda agrees. The group will come to the end of their 10-year charter in 2020. Rhonda hopes they can pass the baton over to another group of individuals. “We think it would be such a shame to let it waft out into the ether. We really want to see our legacy continue,” says Rhonda. “It’s been really rewarding to see this come to fruition over the past nine years, we set out to do something and we did it,” adds Maree. The exhibition is being held at 20 Spring Street, Red Square in the Tauranga CBD. Entry is free. Works featured in the exhibition include those of Emma Prill, Rachel

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Closure of Grace Rd Tauranga City Council has reached an important milestone in the 15th Avenue Improvements project with the permanent closure of the city side exit of Grace Road onto 15th Avenue. A concrete island has been poured to stop vehicles from exiting Grace Road onto 15th Avenue and to stop 15th Avenue traffic from turning right into Grace Road. There is now only left turn access into Grace Road from 15th Avenue. To highlight the change, ‘no exit’ signs have been placed at the 14th Avenue entry to Grace Road. All motorists must use Burrows Street or Fraser Street to access 15th Avenue from this side of town. The changes at the Grace Road intersection will contribute to improving the level of service for people travelling along 15th Avenue towards Maungatapu/Welcome Bay in the afternoon peak.

Putting their best foot forward Tauranga Special School students will be dancing in front of thousands for the first time next week at the Pasifika Festival in the Bay. A group of 33 students ranging in age from 5-18 will be braving the crowds and performing Samoan dances Siva and Sasa. “The school coming on board and wanting to be part of the festival is how we are as Pacific Island people - all-inclusive. “It’s awesome they are getting involved,” says event manager Melanie Cottingham. Excitement and nerves bounce around the classroom where the group are rehearsing, students saying they are more than ready to take the stage. “I am a little bit nervous about standing up on stage and watching all my family and friends, but I’m excited,” says intermediate level student Emelia. Pasifika Festival in the Bay has been running for five years now, celebrating the range of unique cultures that make up the Pacific Islands Tauranga Special School teacher Cat Banks is over the moon that they are performing in the festival for the first time this year. “We want to be part of the community, and it’s really exciting to be able to do that in a way that gives us a real sense of belonging.” She says the school’s involvement is essential in educating students about Pasifika culture “It’s so important the Pasifika students know about their own culture, and other students need to have that understanding as well.”

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Tone and I announce Mount show She’s taken the world by storm with her smash hit ‘Dance Monkey’. Now, Aussie pop sensation Tones And I is about to hit Kiwi shores – announcing her own all-ages headline show at Mount Maunganui in January 2020. As Tones And I fever continues to sweep the globe, ZM, Pato Entertainment and Audiology is proud to present her own headline show at Trustpower, Baypark on January 5, 2020. She will be joined by New Zealand’s very own Theia. Tickets for the show will be on sale from Monday, October 28, at 7pm. There will be a Spark pre-sale from Thursday, October 24, at 7pm until Sunday, October 27, at 11.59pm. It will be Tones’ only headline show in New Zealand, where she is also playing the Bay Dreams Festival at Trustpower Baypark on January 2 and in Nelson at Trafalgar Park on January 4.

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Guy Fawkes: Would locals support a fireworks ban? across the country over Next Saturday, fireworks will go on sale creeping up quickly, The a four day period. With Guy Fawkes ranga asking residents Weekend Sun took to the streets of Tau of fireworks and if what their thoughts are on personal use l explosives. they would support a ban of the colourfu

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What are your thoughts on personal sale fi eworks? I don’t like it because there are so many people that get burned every year. People aren’t always responsible with fireworks, and I don’t like that we can go and just buy them. Would you support a ban? I would – it’s dangerous. But as for public displays, I am all for it, it is a lot of fun. I love it. It needs to be controlled.

Peter De Graaf, Mount Maunganui

What are your thoughts on personal sale fi eworks? Too many animals get traumatised and too many accidents happen with uncontrolled fireworks. Fireworks go off all the time at all hours of the ni ht, and it just stops people from sleeping. Would you support a ban? I would support a ban, like the public fireworks display

Todd Evans, Mount Maunganui

What are your thoughts on personal sale fi eworks? I think it’s great, people need to celebrate. Would you support a ban? Not particularly, if people are responsible with it and have fun then I am okay with that. Sometimes people light them off too many days after Guy Fawkes. People do need to move on from doing that.

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What are your thoughts on personal sale fi eworks? That’s a tricky one, we love it for the kid factor. The small ones to have in our back yard like the sprinklers. But I am not a fan of the massive ones that get sold because they scare my daughter. I can’t say yes and I can’t say no, but the sprinklers are fun for the kid’s factor. Would you support a ban? I probably would support it, yes, but my husband would be devastated because he loves them. He’s the guy who will stock up on heaps just in case they don’t sell them next year.

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What are your thoughts on personal sale fi eworks? It should be only like public events, instead of people being able to buy them personally. They put on a better show and it’s easier and safer for animals and children. Would you support a ban? I don’t wanna be like the negative Nancy, I would like to see more regulation though, not a complete ban.

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What are your thoughts on personal sale fi eworks? Our dog hates them, but as long as people aren’t taking the piss doing it late at night then I am okay with it. Would you support a ban? Not banned, but more restrictions. Everyone is always going to ruin it for someone else but some people do it properly.

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What are your thoughts on personal sale fi eworks? It’s good. It’s a fun thing to do with the family. Would you support a ban? Nah. The fun police shut down a lot of things in this day and age. It’s nice to just have something you can have some fun with. The world is so PC now and there are so many rules around everything it’s getting a bit lame. Keep the firew rks for sure.

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What are your thoughts on personal sale fi eworks? It’s all a bit of fun, I am okay with it. It’s an excuse to celebrate, have fun and be social. Would you support a ban? No, it needs to be regulated, but it doesn’t need to be banned. I don’t have any concerns with the fireworks being sold at the moment

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delicious food keeps customers coming back for more which is why Great Spice won People’s Choice. “It’s a huge achievement for Khem and the team.” The overall National award, which was based on outstanding order numbers and overall customer satisfaction, was won by South Auckland based local Curry Palace that specialise in Indian and Chinese cuisines.

Bright idea takes advantage of rare subsidy Have you noticed something different about your street recently? Allow me to shed some light. Council is upgrading its 7000 streetlights to LED. The biggest change since electric streetlights were switched on in 1915. The upgrade will save 2GWh of power annually. That’s the equivalent of running Huntly Power Station at full-noise for two hours or the output of your average nuclear reactor over the same period. Council received a one-time, use-it-orlose-it, 85 per cent subsidy from NZTA so it makes financial sense for our ratepayers to

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Get some sun on your bum this Nude Gardening Day “Getting out in the garden with your This Saturday is National Nude Gardening gear off is a wonderful feeling. day and those brave enough will be stripping “This National Gardening Week the off to get some sun on their bums. call is out to plant flowers and we’ll The NZ Naturist Federation moved the national day to fall within National Gardening Week last year as an October outing was more attractive than chilly May, which is when the day is marked in the Northern Hemisphere. President of the NZ Naturist Federation, Wendy Lowe, says its members all round New Zealand are looking forward to enjoying nature in an au natural state.

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Where’s all the extra police they promised? The Government has overseen a rapid increase in the number of people joining gangs since it took office, but it’s no closer to achieving its promise of 1800 extra police on the beat. The Prime Minister promised New Zealanders her Government would deliver 1800 additional police officers to the force. That is additional recruitment, accounting for police officers who leave each year. The Government has been clear on this promise and it has been repeated numerous times by Police Minister Stuart Nash as well. With gang membership on the rise and serious crime increasing, having these extra cops in our community is

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Silence is golden at this film festival The IYSFF NZ National Awards 2018 Top 12 finalists. Photo: Baycourt/Brydie Photography.

Tauranga Girls’ College will have a massive presence at the upcoming International Youth Silent Film Festival New Zealand National Awards Final with six students making it into this year’s Top 12. Caitlin Robb (Courage), Elena Broadfoot and Courtney Thomas (Cut and Paste), Rebecca Eggersglusz (Entanglement), Daryn Bernice Saludez (The One Who Killed the One I Loved) and Lea Foxcroft (Young George) will all be celebrated at the IYSFF NZ National Awards Final at Baycourt Community & Arts Centre on Friday, November 8, from 7.30pm.

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The IYSFF is an international filmmaking competition that challenges filmmakers, aged 20 and under from the United States, Australia, The Middle

East and Aotearoa, to create a three-minute silent film set to one of 10 musical scores composed especially for the festival.

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Also making it into the Top 12 is former Tauranga Girls’ College and current Massey University student Jiyun Jeong (Trail). This will Jiyun’s third finals appearance – in 2016 she and fellow Tauranga Girls’ alumni Nathalia Luna won second with their film The Other Side of the Mirror, while in 2017 Jiyun took out first place with her film Tonight. This year 27 entries met the IYSFF’s strict criteria of rules and accepted for judging. Following jury panel deliberations, the Top 12 selected films have now been submitted to 2019 celebrity judges, actor Bree Peters (Fresh Eggs, Shortland Street, Find me a Maori Bride) and Film Bay of Plenty CEO Anton Steel, for final judging. Baycourt has hosted the IYSFF competition since 2016 and

manager James Wilson said picking this year’s Top 12 films was once again a difficult task “I’m constantly startled by the talent, imagination and ambition that is displayed in the short silent films that we receive each year, and 2019 is definitely no exception.”

International fame

The Top 12 IYSFF NZ 2019 finalists will compete for a cash prize pool of $6500 across nine category awards, which includes $2000 for the first place winner, $1500 for second place, $1000 for third place, plus the chance to represent Aotearoa at the IYSFF International Awards 2020 held at Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Oregon, US. The IYSFF NZ National Awards Final is on at Baycourt Community & Arts Centre Addison Theatre in Tauranga on Friday, November 8, from 7.30pm. Tickets available from the Baycourt Box Office or online from: www.ticketek.co.nz

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threats that come with legislating for these products. The ASH found that Smokefree tobacco products such as e-cigarettes are a big opportunity to reduce the health, social and economic harms from smoking. Helping smokers move from burnt tobacco to substitutes is something that has received subsidies in the past, for products like nicotine patches and gum. We should treat vapes and similar products in the same way as we treat patches and gum, as a tool for smoking cessation. Passing legislation through Parliament is not easy. We get one chance at it. With something as

important as smoking cessation we need to take careful note of what ASH is saying, and pass laws that treat much less harmful products completely differently to cigarettes. There are risks associated with vaping. These risks, according to Public Health England, are 95 per cent less than smoking burnt tobacco, so are risks worth taking. ASH’s final point highlights the need for pragmatism to get New Zealand to be Smokefree in 2025.

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Kulim Park upgrade consultation Tauranga City Council is hosting a consultation this Saturday asking residents for feedback on the latest version of the Kulim Park upgrade design concept. This is the third phase of consultation, and finalisation of design and council approval is set to take place at the end of this year. The consultation will be at Kulim Park, 10.30am-1.30pm on October 26. The purpose of the project is to reinstate coastal edge, resolve drainage issues, manage vehicle access, protect vegetation, create safe places to play and connect people to the history of the area. The council website states that the most frequent feedback they got from park users during the pre-concept engagement was that vehicle access in the park

needs to be restricted. The latest version of concept plan shows one area dedicated to parking at the back edge of the park and another reinforced car park at the headland area. “Removing vehicle access from the middle of the park frees up significant areas of open space which is safer for people, better for the environment, maintains large areas for people to enjoy and allows for additional uses including the shared pathway and more effective drainage,” the council website states. “The intention of the design is to maintain and enhance the existing character of a coastal neighbourhood park defined by the beach, large areas of open lawn and mature specimen trees.” Construction is set to commence in Feburary and March next year.

Contractors deposit new sand onto Kulim Park beach to improve the beach experience.

Big thumbs up to all local election candidates Flowers are blooming and after dinner beach walks are starting. I can almost taste the upcoming summer sunshine. While I’m working hard around the Bay and will be continuing my Parliament duties until the week before Christmas, I am certainly looking forward to the sunshine! Firstly to everyone who ran for local government, whatever the result, my humble thanks for your desire to serve your community and step up to a very big task. Lifting your head high above the parapet is brave and campaigning

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Medicinal cannabis cultivation new bay industry? A joint venture is working to set up operations to cultivate medicinal cannabis for research purposes in New Zealand.

A new primary industry could emerge in Tauranga as a local company teams up with an Australian-based medicinal cannabis company to grow the plant, and research its use as a health product for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

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Greenfield MC, a licensed medicinal cannabis importer and distributor in Australia, and Canadian licensed cannabis producer Emerald Plants Heath Source have entered a joint venture with Taurangabased Wepiha Health Co. Wepiha Health Co is a newly-created entity led by Maori clinical researchers and academics, agriculturalists and leading pharmacists, which is already engaged in agriculture and health and pharmaceutical services. Co-founders are Dr Anna Rolleston, a senior research fellow at the University of Auckland and University of Waikato, and a director at Tauranga’s

The Centre for Health Ltd; and Rush Wepiha, an internationally recognised indigenous youth mentor who focuses on development of better healthcare and medical education in rural and/or Maori communities.

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The venture is being seed funded by Greenfield MC Global, and the venture’s representatives are meeting with landowners as it decides where to base a cultivation operation and research facility. Wepiha Health Co co-founder and community cultural relations officer Rush Wepiha says they’re particularly interested in the Tauranga region. “Our company is named after myself and Anna’s great-greatgrandfather Wepiha. “We named the company after him because he had a deep connection to the land and he’s passed it down to us. “Our family has cultivated all types of fruit and vegetables for generations and generations.”

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Greenfield MC chairman and president Arjun Chabbra, COO Katy Williams Day, Wepiha Health’s co-founder Rush Wepiha and Greenfield MC’s CEO Nicholas Hanna testing apparatus. “Security systems and protocols, as Greenfield MC Ltd NZ’s director of research, Dr well as a deep cannabis genetic bank, are also crucial.” Anna Rolleston, says in New Zealand health, disparity for Maori is a key area of focus. “Once we have cultivation underway in New Zealand Research strains and have completed our initial research project, one of Arjun says Greenfield is determining which strains the objectives is to understand how medicinal cannabis are best suited to New Zealand conditions. could be beneficial to Maori healthcare and how the “Its deep bench of pharmacists, doctors and industry as a whole might support Maori aspirations. researchers will help develop future research projects. “We want to ensure any medicine we make here “Our third partner, EPHS Holdings Inc, will aligns with our values in Aotearoa. contribute its world-leading cannabis cultivation “Because it’s such a booming industry we knew it skills, genetics and project management expertise to would only be a matter of time before it takes off here. ensure the grow facility meets the rigorous demands “We want to ensure from the beginning it’s on of New Zealand’s regulatory bodies, as well as help the right track and the people that need this type of open up global export markets if and when cultivation medicine, that it gets to them.” for commercial export purposes is permitted.” Arjun Rush says, understandably, Maori still have negative says the joint venture will soon apply for licences to views of cannabis from the past. cultivate, import and distribute medicinal cannabis. “I’m trying to bridge that gap and bring our “Cultivation for the purpose of research can proceed people up to speed – so we can move forward with now. The new Medicinal Cannabis Scheme is directed this opportunity. towards a commercial regime for medicinal cannabis. “And who is to say the people of Tauranga can’t be a “Once the scheme is in force, we’ll seek to also major player in this industry? I’m all for building the cultivate for commercial purposes.” Tauranga economy.” Wepiha Health Co will lead research and Greenfield MC directors, who met the Wepiha team developmen, says Arjun. Asked if there are plans to in Tauranga mid-September say that Wepiha’s local expand offerings in New Zealand if the November expertise, knowledge and understanding of patient 2020 referendum to legalise a recreational cannabis needs, especially those impacting Maori, make them industry passes, Arjun says Greenfield MC is a medical the ideal partner. and healthcare organisation. “Legalisation of adult-use Greenfield MC chairman and president Arjun cannabis will open up new revenue streams from the Chabbra says the venture will construct a state-of-thesale of CBD wellness, cosmeceutical and nutraceutical art, hybrid glasshouse facility with automated water products, including skincare products and food and climate management systems and on-site scientific supplements.” Those products would be the focus.

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A big vege weekend If you’re looking for something different this Labour Weekend, why not head to Grower Direct, try their homemade chillies and chutneys and check out their extensive vegetable selection, including their new edible flower and Asian and Middle Eastern range. “Labour weekend is the big, big vege weekend,” says Paul Nielsen from Grower Direct. “We offer more than 20 varieties of tomatoes, peppers and chillies and everything else you could want, so if you’re not sure what to plant, just come in and talk to us. “We have dramatically increased our range of veg, tomatoes and chillies this year, thanks to the

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increased capacity of our new growing houses which we opened in August this year,” he says. But it’s not just about veg at Grower Direct. “We have extensive ranges of hedging, groundcover, perennials, trees, pots and general shrubs, plus all the advice you need,” says Paul. “If you’re planning something a bit more serious, we can offer advice or design a complete garden for you with our landscape service.” The barbecue and sausage sizzle will be held this Saturday at Grower Direct, 52 Borell Road, Te Puna, from 10am-2pm. It’s always a popular event, with more than 500 Hellers sausages cooked and anywhere up to eight different chutneys and chilli jams available to try. For more information, visit: www.potsdirect.co.nz or: www.growersdirect.co.nz

A reminder to be prepared As people prepare to get away and into the outdoors ahead of Labour Weekend, police are reminding people to be prepared and notify people of their plans.

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Fishing and boat show just around the corner has been already been working on With now just a week to go a number of potential new product before the second Tauranga launches at TFABS 2020. Fishing and Boat Show takes “It has been very encouraging to witness product manufacturers and place at the Trustpower Arena distributers alike giving support to a Baypark, director Lawrence number of local Bay of Daly would like Plenty agents at this to acknowledge year’s show, which is a healthy sign that they this year’s show also see future value in sponsors, supplier the early TFABS show partners and years to benefit their particular business.” of course the Once again, this year exhibitors that TFABS has a number have made getting of mystery ticket draw to the TFABS’s prizes along with some random spot prizes to second anniversary be awarded, so make possible, and of sure you enter your The best of the best will be on course to last year’s ticket with your details display at this year’s TFABS. into the draw at the visitors who have main entrance. made it viable for them to return. The Tauranga Fishing and Boat Show will

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be held at Trustpower Arena Baypark on November 1-3. For more information, visit: www.tfabs.co.nz The Weekend Sun has 10 double passes to the Tauranga Fishing and Boat Show for 10 lucky readers who can tell us where this years’ TFABS will be held. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, October 29.

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Help those that do good on and in the water Both Wish For Fish and the Tindale Marine Research Charitable Trust will be at the upcoming Tauranga Fishing and Boat Show and would love to see you there. Based in the Bay of Plenty, Wish for Fish is a non-profit charitable trust which is driven by a team of trustees, patrons, ambassadors, crew and volunteers. Wish for Fish works to give people with a variety of mental and physical disabilities the opportunity to experience salt water activities. Their main aim is to raise enough funds to purchase their own suitable vessel, therefore controlling their own destiny. Funds will be raised through a variety of methods including sponsorship/donations from individuals, businesses and community trusts. If you feel you could contribute in any way, get in touch at: www.wish4fish.co.n Wish for Fish strives to sponsor participants (and their support person) from all walks of life the simple pleasures of the ocean. Due to the nature of the participants, Wish for Fish practices an extremely high level of safety and has strict policies in place, complying with all Maritime New Zealand safety standards including experienced, qualified skippers and crew completing their obligations on surveyed, chartered vessels. People can donate to Wish For Fish while at the TFABS and they are also always looking

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Is it your time to give vegetarianism a try? NZ Vegetarian Society spokesperson Philip McKibbin says vegetarianism can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age, culture, or religion. Wellplanned vegetarian and vegan diets are suitable for every stage of life, and vegetarian cuisine can be found everywhere.

October is Vegetarian Awareness Month and the NZ Vegetarian Society is highlighting vegetarian meals from around the world. You will find delicious meal ideas on the NZ Vegetarian Society website. Philip says that adopting a vegetarian diet can satisfy diverse preferences. "Many people want food that’s familiar. The rise of ‘alternative proteins’ and ‘fake meats’ has made it really easy to switch to a plant-based

diet. These days, you can find foods that are vegetarian and vegan, without compromising familiarity,” he says. "Vegetarianism is also great for those who love to experiment and try new things. It can be really fun to experiment with new ingredients, and to re-invent meals that you’re familiar with using ingredients that you might not have considered using before switching to vegetarianism." He also says that vegetarian diets are usually a lot healthier than non-vegetarian diets. "Most people find that vegetarianism encourages them to be more mindful, ensuring that their meals are not only tasty, but healthy and sustaining as well."

The Great Kiwi Bake Off is back The tent is up, the oven mitts are off and our bakers are ready to do delicious battle when The Great Kiwi Bake Off returns to TVNZ 2 on Sunday, November 3. This year, the show is bigger and better than ever.

taking on a technical, signature and showstopper bake. The fabulous hosts and judges are also returning for a second helping of baking goodness. Show hosts Madeline Sami and Hayley Sproull are back causing mayhem in the tent. And of course, Bake Off wouldn’t be the same without

FlesichlSchneider - judges Dean Brettschneider and Sue Fleischl will once again be dishing out feedback to the hopeful contestants. The Great Kiwi Bake Off premieres Sunday, November 3 from 7.00pm on TVNZ 2 and on TVNZ OnDemand.

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Winning banger in the Bay of Plenty It was a fight for the last banger at the recent Devro Great New Zealand Sausage Competition, with a local butchery coming home with a gold. Tauranga’s Aussie Butcher snagged the gold medal in the ‘continental ready to eat’ category with its cheese grillers. Aussie Butcher also came home with a highly

commended in the ‘continental fresh’ category with its South African boerewors. Supreme winner for the evening was Westmere Butchery in Auckland with its chicken, leek and bacon sausage. “The top sausage is an extraordinary, delicious full savoury sausage that had all the judges fighting for more, but in total agreement this was a winning banger,” says supreme judge Annabelle White.

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Good music and great brews This weekend sees the central city’s first ever beer festival as The Hop House hosts its inaugural Blues and Brews Fest in Wharf Street from 12pm this Saturday and Sunday. Craft beers from England, Wales, Sweden and the USA will combine with some special collab brews and trophy winners from New Zealand making the beer selection second to none. Festival activities such as giant Jenga, corn hole and giant connect four will add to the fun. The entertainment will also be first class with The Grant Haua Trio and special guests playing from 6pm Saturday followed by live screening of the Rugby World Cup Semi between England and New Zealand. Sunday sees Grant Haua performing a solo set from 4pm–6pm as part of

the city’s SpringFest before Bay favourites Brilleaux take the stage from 7pm with their powerhouse brand of British style of rhythm and blues. The second Rugby World Cup semi-final will also be shown live from 10pm. The Hop House relocated to Wharf Street in April and has suitably impressed locals and visitors alike with an ever-changing selection of craft beers, delicious food and cool events. Housed in an original 100-year-old character building bathed in all day sun there is also a cool private beer garden with louvred roof out back, a snug with board games and awesome comfortable outdoor seating. The Hop House specialises in functions and tastings and can create unique, affordable events to suit all budgets. For more information, phone: 07 579 4810 or email: info@thehophouse.co.nz

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Television encourages next generation of Kiwi DIYers It seems television shows such as The Block are encouraging a new generation of Kiwis to give DIY a go. And while we are increasingly looking online for guidance when it comes to completing projects at home, we still value support and advice from our local hardware stores. In a study released by Canstar Blue, which finds Mitre 10 as New Zealand’s favourite hardware store, 88 per cent of respondents have completed DIY projects with nearly a quarter saying they had been inspired to try DIY after watching a show on television. Nearly half of those surveyed admitted referring to online ‘how to’ tutorials to learn how to tackle that job around the house. The study saw Mitre 10 emerge as New Zealand’s top hardware store in terms of customer satisfaction. Survey respondents awarded the national hardware retailer five-star ratings for service and advice, range of brands, range of products and overall satisfaction. Kiwis are pretty pleased with their efforts around the house too. A total of 79 per cent of respondents reported their DIY efforts as a success, with only 4 per cent of respondents having to call in experts to finish the job

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When it comes to motivation, saving money drove 78 per cent of respondents to pick up a hammer, with 60 per cent also admitting to enjoying the experience. "Our research shows the level of service and advice offered by DIY stores is the most important driver of customer satisfaction," says general manager Canstar New Zealand, Jose George. Just under a third of respondents said they valued service and advice the most, with 30 per cent citing value for money as their key driver of satisfaction. Mitre 10 general manager marketing Jules Lloyd-Jones says the award is further recognition for the customer service Mitre 10 is known for. "We’re really proud to have received this recognition from our customers. Customer satisfaction encompasses so many things, so this is an award that acknowledges the work of every member of the Mitre 10 team, from our frontline customer service teams right through to our category teams that ensure we have the right products on the shelves." But it’s not just DIYers frequenting the aisles of their local hardware stores. Nearly two thirds of respondents said that they visit hardware stores for nonDIY items such as containers, storage, home and garden wares, and plants. "This indicates our DIY stores are responding to the increasing number of Kiwis renting or living in smaller units by catering to those looking to undertake general home improvements alongside traditional constructionrelated jobs," says Jose.

Construction industry supports new guidelines The building and construction sector welcomes the recent announcement by Ministers Twyford and Salesa of the revised Construction Procurement Guidelines. The guidelines acknowledge and address critical issues. The construction sector has been calling for fairer contract terms and better allocation of risk. “For a number of years, construction contractors have been asking for change in how some Government agencies

procure,” says Registered Master Builders chief executive David Kelly. “We strongly support the release of the guidelines, which have the potential to significantly improve the quality and consistency of how Government construction projects are delivered. “It’s unsustainable for Government agencies to drive contract prices down and pass an unfair amount of risk onto the contractor. “All this does is create an adversarial relationship and a culture of mistrust between parties, as well as leaving contractors potentially financially vulnerable. These guidelines

provide an opportunity to reset this culture by having agencies and contractors working more collaboratively to achieve fairer contract and risk allocations when delivering projects,” says David. “We are pleased to see the Government take another important step towards improving the health and vitality of the sector. This is a good initiative, showing the Government is committed to change as part of the Construction Sector Accord. “This isn’t just about improving the sector’s health. “A vibrant building and construction sector is the infrastructure that underpins the New Zealand economy.”

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Drone usage tops real estate tech tools A recent survey carried out for the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand by Kantar TNS indicates that real estate professionals are increasingly open to embracing new digital technology, in the interests of providing a more effective service to

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Dashboard tracks housing progress The Government’s Housing Dashboard released earlier this week confirms record numbers of state houses are under construction and shows the Government build programme is gaining momentum. "After nine years of inaction and a hands-off attitude from the previous government we’re starting to see things move in the right direction for housing," says Housing Minister Megan Woods. The September dashboard shows that in the previous month, 3402 homes are under construction in the Government build programme. There were also 80 new public houses (emergency

housing) built and more than 2300 currently under construction. There were 1340 homes bought using the First Home Grant, 61 KiwiBuild homes sold - driven by demand for the popular Monark and Fraser Ave developments and 967 households are engaged in Housing First "We’ve got more than 2300 public houses currently being built,” says Megan. “If the previous government had been building at that pace, rather than selling state houses off, we wouldn’t even have a waiting list. "We’re also seeing a year-on-year increase in the number of consents issued with 35,658 in the last 12 months. That’s an increase of 8.8 per cent on last year. "We made a commitment

when we reset the KiwiBuild programme that we would deliver a monthly dashboard of housing measures to show New Zealanders how we’re tracking. This dashboard sets the baseline for the Government build programme,” says Megan. "As I said at the time of the reset, some statistics won’t always improve

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Getting more for your money Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now easier than ever for SuperGold cardholders to find discounts and special offers. Coinciding with the International Day of Older Persons, 200 people joined Minister Tracey Martin at a special event in Auckland on October 1 to launch the new SuperGold website and app. SuperGold cardholders will be getting more bang for their buck in more than 9500 places throughout New Zealand. The new app and website make it easy to find discounts close to home and when travelling around the country. New Zealanders aged 65-plus are increasingly digitallyminded; 69 per cent of older people are online, just over half own a smartphone. The new app and website mean people can discover SuperGold savings in the most convenient way for them. Users can visit the SuperGold website from any computer or mobile device. The app can be downloaded onto a smartphone or tablet such as an iPad. The SuperGold card isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t changing and cardholders will still need to show it to receive discounts or special offers. For more information and to download the new app, visit: www.supergold.govt.nz

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Losing hair with age? SRS can help you It’s a dreaded feeling - seeing clumps of hair in the shower, your bathroom floor, the pillowcase. Hair loss with aging is very common, and nearly everyone (both men and women) will have some form of hair loss nearing retirement years. During this time the body undergoes changes, and visible effects can include a reduction in hair volume, thickness and overall quality. The good news is you don’t have to put up with this. SRS Hair Clinic has more than 30 years’ experience in providing natural hair loss solutions - and the Biomedical scientist and production manager of SRS Hair Clinic Raissa Sidhu. best part is, they’re free of side effects.

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Discovery leads to greater understanding of Alzheimer's Otago scientists have made an important discovery in understanding the role a particular protein plays to impair memory in Alzheimer’s disease, which could lead to more effective treatment in future.

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Help with your winter costs October 1 marked the final Winter Energy Payment in 2019 for those with NZ Super or Veteran’s Payment. Many found this additional money useful to help meet winter costs such as keeping their home toasty and warm. If you are concerned about making ends meet without this payment, the team on the Work and Income Seniors line may be able to help. They understand that every situation is different and are more than happy to discuss your needs. Remember there are also thousands of discounts and special deals available through your SuperGold card. Find out more at: www.supergold.govt.nz If you qualify for the Winter Energy Payment next year, you’ll get this automatically from May 1 until October 1. Check: www.workandincome.govt.nz/ winterenergypayment for more information.

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applications for round two of the grants, and has this year opened up the grants programme to early childhood education centres to support even more sustainability projects from our littlest Kiwis. Applications close on November 15. Kiri Hannifin, Countdown’s general manager corporate affairs, safety and sustainability, says watching the projects come to life has been a real delight and Countdown is keen to continue to support young Kiwi's desire to enhance and protect Aoteroa’s environment.

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Staying in control of your biggest investment Bay of Plenty’s population has skyrocketed in the past five years, second only to Northland as the fastest growing area of New Zealand according to the 2018 census results. Given the population growth, real estate in Tauranga is a hot topic, but how do you ensure you’re making the right decision when buying or

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Boost your business with Bartercard Maximising cash flow, retaining customers and clearing excess stock are all important elements of any business, that’s why many businesses are taking advantage of Bartercard’s cashless currency and using trade dollars to buy and sell goods and services.

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New Zealand is to fully capitalise on this opportunity, according to California-based Rabo Research senior analyst Roland Fumasi. Presenting to kiwifruit growers across New Zealand via a recent webinar, Roland said that while kiwifruit was not yet a ‘big deal’ in the US market, demand for the product was undoubtedly shifting in the right direction. "At a quarter of a kilogram per capita each year, kiwifruit consumption in the US falls a long way behind some of the more popular fruits like strawberries which are at close to four kilograms per capita each year," he says. "However, we have seen good growth in kiwifruit consumption in recent years and it is now one of the more rapidly-growing products in the US fruit and nut space." Roland says there is a number of factors driving increased demand, including greater awareness of the health benefits of kiwifruit and the emergence of the kiwifruit gold variety. He says New Zealand kiwifruit exports played a vital role in ensuring year-round supply of kiwifruit to the US market and that the high quality of New Zealand kiwifruit had helped establish a price

make purchases even when cash flow has slowed. To find out more about how Bartercard can work for your business, visit: www.bartercard.co.nz or head to the Tauranga Trade Show on Thursday, November 7, from 3pm-7pm at Classic Flyers’ main hangar.

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Learning to fall in love with the process Some people are very goal oriented, and others are more about the process. Too often though, we think our goals are all about the result. We see success as an event that can be achieved and completed. Many people see health as an event: “If I just lose 20 pounds, then I’ll be in shape,” or entrepreneurship as an event: “If we could get our business featured in the best magazines and websites, then we’d be set”. But if you look at the people who are consistently

achieving their goals, you start to realise that it’s not the events or the results that make them different. It’s their commitment to the process. They fall in love with the daily practice, not the individual event. Focusing on the process is what will allow you to enjoy the results anyway. If you want to be a great writer, then having a best-selling book is wonderful. But the only way to reach that result is to fall in love with the process of writing.

If you want the world to know about your business, then it would be great to be featured in the best magazines and websites. But the only way to reach that result is to fall in love with the process of marketing. James Clear says: “fall in love with repetition and practice. Fall in love with the process.” Remember: “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you”. (Matthew 6:33). Stephen Whitwell, O2 Church, Tauranga.

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Finding the positives I work two days a week as a builder to complement my role of youth Pastor at the Orchard Church. While working away outdoors I have heard ads on the radio lately promoting ways to improve mental health. One stated that a simple way to help was to think of the positives in your life rather than the negatives. I was stoked to hear this, but I was also upset. I was reminded of the state of our mental health in New Zealand, particularly seen in our youth suicide rates. I know that positive thinking can help but New Zealanders need more. We need to focus on the ultimate positive, focus on the source where all good and perfect things come from. For some people, the positives they focus on in this life are few and can often be fleeting and temporary. The positives we find in the one true God, the God of the Bible, are perfect and they are infinite. Understanding who God is and what He’s done for us, for you, through His son Jesus gives you a positive hope for the future and it gives you a positive purpose for now! As the Apostle Paul said, ‘Don’t be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.’ Mike Johnston, youth pastor, The Orchard Church

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Reputation remains intact Switching up the jail system The building of a replica of Captain James Cook's ship Endeavour is a fitting tribute to the great man. Despite the recent fake news, Captain Cook’s reputation as a cartographer, hydrographer and arguably the greatest navigator of all time remains intact. Modern science and technology, which all countries and cultures are happy to embrace today, owe much to people like Cook. R Rimmer, Tauranga.

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Denial of free speech In my opinion the bro-hou over comments made by an elected councillor are the result of the denial of 'free speech' that is the wet blanket now thrown over society by the Race Relations Commissioner. It is not a crime for those who seriously research New Zealand history to hold differing views and to verbalize what they know. Mr Mikaere and other activists are constantly labelling any difference of historical opinion as 'racism'. I do not believe the Mayor elect is correct when he claims local government has a 'legal duty to have a partnership with iwi'. LGA 14 (1) (d) Principles Relating to Local Authorities does not speak of 'partnership'. M Anderson, Pyes Pa.

Whistleblower bravery ‘A country fit for criminals’ or words to that effect come to mind after hearing our Justice Minister Andrew Little looking to reduce jail sentences by one third for those manufacturing meth commercially. Why do we not insert full page ads inviting applications for meth manufacture. “Be in quick because you may miss out. Great returns, minimal risk.” For goodness sake New Zealand wake up to this socialist experiment. While I agree with lesser jail time it has got to be linked with stronger consequences for damaging behaviour, in the form of corporal punishment. Various degrees of caning will significantly lower our criminal population numbers. The countries that do corporal punishment have communities that thrive, are healthy and safe. D Morris, Tauranga.

I wish to commend Sir Michael Cullen on his bravery in exposing that the government’s surplus is only on paper and not in cash. I hope they do not resort to borrowing more money to squander. If only Sir Michael Cullen could be persuaded to return as Finance Minister and review the interest rate, even if only for the pensioners to enable them to continue to afford to live in their own homes. B Young, Tauranga.

Who is to blame? It is ridiculous to suggest that the activities of Maori gangs and the millions of dollars of drug money being secured by them is any more than the natural outcome of Captain Cook’s bloody rampaging around the Pacific and the subsequent dastardly oppression of colonisation. B Johnson, Omokoroa.

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Friday 25 October 2019

Stop the bucket shaking A great many people make themselves available to help raise funds for a great many charities in New Zealand all year round. It is time that this Government stopped the practice of stealing funds urgently needed by the blind which was run recently. To call St John Ambulance a charity is a farce and is just stealing from the needy. Many millions have been spent by Labour trying to prop up a raft of useless causes, while the needy are losing out on about $50-plus million. It is timely to tell this Government to pay for its own essential

services with a national health system for all New Zealanders whether they be pink, red, black, or tartan. No special deals for any group. An ambulance leader in Wellington made comment that she was sick of ‘shaking the bucket’ to get funds and resigned. Ambulance services should be fully funded by Government. Jacinda’s MPs do not have to shake any bucket to get paid, why should we? R Chamberlain, Tauranga.

Grateful for a strong leader I’m pleased to see our new mayor is not going to be swayed by racial hysteria with a knee jerk reaction and have Andrew Hollis stand down. These are the sort of people we need in Council: strong and not afraid to voice an opinion on things that concern our fair city. It would be unfair and unjust to have Mr Hollis removed from Council for a few remarks that do not attack any one person, but it seems to me he was criticising a system, rather than any one race. Let him stay and see how he performs, before condemning him. It is time people got off the grass and looked forward to a non-racial future, something that can’t happen with the present mindset. R Smith, Tauranga. The Weekend Sun welcomes letters from readers. Preference will be given to short letters (200 words maximum) supplied with full name and contact details.

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Record Roundabout returns Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. Yep, we're starting this week with an eminently true bit of French. For those less familiar with Gallic language it translates as: “the more things change, the more they stay the same”.

I was struck by that when I popped down to the Historic Village last week. It was like visiting an old friend. There, amongst the art galleries and specialist stores was a familiar-looking logo and a familiarlooking shop front: Record Roundabout is back. It's a weird world. The music industry has changed beyond all recognition in the past decade, with downloading services, cloud-based music libraries, the decline of CDs, and the rise of streaming platforms. It sometimes seems as if Spotify, YouTube, Pandora and a handful of others are conquering the business. But, counter-intuitively, the other thing that is on the rise, in a world seemingly governed by speed, convenience and lack of physical encumberment, is the sale of vinyl. So the man who started Record Roundabout in Tauranga 40 years ago is back with its latest incarnation, a spiffy-looking shop filled with bulging bins of records, Tony Pill. memorabilia and all sorts of musicrelated goodies, its walls lined with classic signed posters from Jimmy Barnes, Hunters & Collectors and others, and very little that would have looked out of place last century.

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works better in town than the avenues and before too long he'd relocated. The second iteration was on the corner of Hamilton Street and Willow Street in the basement of a car park, but that was also always destined to be temporary. In the early '90s Tony moved halfway up Devonport Road to a new shopping mall: Devonport Mews. That small enclave of businesses, which included a couple of groovy cafés and a bunch of shops, ran via an escalator through to Grey Street. It struggled for several years but never really took off. That led to Tony's final move, to the place Record Roundabout was best known, Piccadilly Arcade. He was there for a decade. But that was another decade ago now. Records went out of fashion. Everyone wanted the convenience of CDs. And everyone knows what happened next. Slowly downloading chipped away at CDs, then streaming. Music shops became commercially dubious. But now, for reasons that remain somewhat baffling, vinyl is making a return. Which has delighted Tony. He's done all sorts in the past ten years, including getting heavily involved in local football, both as a referee and on the board of Tauranga City FC, enjoying his time with a premier New Zealand club and ending as president of the governing committee.

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For the last while he has been back on the music scene too, travelling the country to record fairs and importing all sorts of goodies from round the world. “Most of it comes from the States and a few countries in Europe,” says Tony. “The UK is good, and Germany, but the most interesting market is Holland.” In fact Holland has become a huge distribution point for vinyl. The world's biggest record fair happens in Utrecht, which features more than 500 dealers and takes place over two days in a location the size of two full rugby fields Now Tony is happy to have the iconic shop open again. His own tastes run to blues, jazz and classic rock but he has every genre there and rare stuff wherever you look, including an exclusive Record Store Day release from The Doors, rare Bowie, very rare 45s, books, figurines, all sorts of stuff. He even has CDs And, ever supportive of local music – he was on the Jazz Society committee for six years – Tony is happy to sell music from local bands for no commission. Record Roundabout opens from 10.30am till 3pm (very civilised hours) from Tuesday to Saturday, and he'll be open all through this Saturday's Fringe Festival at the Village. It's well worth a look if you want something special for that music lover in your life.

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Friday 25 October 2019

Home exhibition to showcase local talent Tauranga City Council and Tauranga Art Gallery proudly present 'Mr G: HOME'.

This inaugural solo exhibition celebrates local and internationally recognised artist, Mr G – Graham Hoete – best known for his large-scale, spray painted portraits. Mr G’s international profile was launched when he offered to paint a portrait of ‘The Dog Whisperer’ Cesar

Millan’s pit bull, Daddy, as part of his early 2010 project called Dogathon 100 - painting 100 dogs in a year. This led to a dog portrait for Hollywood stars Ice T and Coco, then onto large-scale portraits of worldfamous celebrities including Prince, Pink and Lebron James - spreading his work around the world from Sydney to the United States and Scotland. Mr G has also painted portraits of many Kiwi legends including Joseph Parker, Steven

Adams and Sir Edmund Hillary. Mr G: HOME will explore the theme of haukinga (home), including Graham’s connection to Matakana and Motiti Islands and his deep affection for his whanau and whenua. Mt G: Home will be hosted at the Tauranga Art Gallery from November 9, 2019 to February 09, 2020. Entry to the art gallery is by donation for New Zealand residents, free for children and $7 for international visitors. For more information, visit: www.artgallery.org.nz/mrgcominghome

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Everyone has the potential to be a leader Allowing students to have a proactive voice within their own school community is a priority for ACG Tauranga foundation staff member, Jackie Webb, who has overseen the student leadership programme since it began in 2016.

“I love being a part of the evolving student leadership structure as the school grows,” says Jackie. “Our dynamic, innovative environment allows students to be involved in a diverse range of leadership opportunities. Students thrive when they feel a sense of agency and ownership.” In addition to creating a strong sense of connection,

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pride and respect, many other lifeskills gained from student leadership initiatives are easily transferrable to the wider world and future careers. “Forming opinions and having the integrity to listen to and value the opinions of others (especially when you don’t agree), striving for excellence and sharing a collaborative vision while taking equal responsibility towards achieving it, are all attributes required in the workplace,” says Jackie. “Everyone has the potential to be a leader because leadership includes a set of skills which can be practised and developed,” she says. “It can be fostered by teachers

who encourage students to take on responsibilities that they might otherwise shy away from, and by being inspired when hearing about experiences from current student leaders.” Jackie finds running the studen leadership team extremely rewarding and enjoys being a part of the successes that each student experiences as they grow into the role. “I love having the opportunity to work alongside a group of enthusiastic, innovative teenagers as they navigate their journey.” Find out more about ACG Tauranga at their Open Day on Saturday, November 2, or visit: www.tauranga.acgedu.com

Find out about joining a Rotary club The Rotary Clubs of Tauranga Sunrise, Tauranga Te Papa, and Otumoetai are holding an informal introductory meeting at the end of October for those who may be interested in finding out more about becoming a member. The Rotary organisation exists in more than 260 countries and provides opportunity for people to develop new friendships, be involved in humanitarian service locally and internationally and give back to the community in effective ways making a significant difference. There’s also plenty of opportunity for social activities and fun. For those thinking about and wanting to learn more about joining a local Rotary club, an introductory meeting will be held at 5.15pm at the Tauranga Club, Devonport Towers on Wednesday, October 30. To register for this free event go to: www.rotarytaurangaam.club

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Get in your best glam for this year’s years’ Melbourne Cup Charity Auction.

A gourmet dinner for a good cause It’s that time of year, so dust off your fascinators, break out your posh frock, polish your best shoes and get ready for Tauranga’s biggest Melbourne Cup Party with the race live on the big screens. Hosted by Tauranga Te Papa Rotary and the Zonta club of Tauranga Area, this year’s Melbourne Cup Charity Auction will be held in the evening for the first time in the event’s fiv year history, incorporating a gourmet dinner rather than a gourmet lunch together with auctions, Fashion in the Field and excellent entertainment. This year’s charity auction will be in support of Waipuna Hospice and SHAKTI, both of which are organisations that support those who need it most. Waipuna Hospice provides specialist medical care and support for patients living with life-limiting illnesses and Shakti is a non-profit organisation serving migrant and refugee women of Asian, Join the African and Middle Eastern origin. of speaker The isBlade The Friends MC and keynote Jim CALL ON Hopkins – volunteers a New COLIN Zealand celebrity, and well-known for his work in television,

radio and theatre as well as local body politics, scriptwriting and performing. Jim will present a hilarious series of conversation starters and anecdotes that are sure to entertain. And if you’re in the market for some priceless sports memorabilia, open your wallet and get ready to bid. This year’s auction will feature a trifecta of sports memorabilia – a signed ice axe by Sir Edmund Hillary, a tribute jersey signed by Sir Colin Mead and a test jersey signed by Kane Williamson. There’ll also be a travel package to Melbourne up for auction, as well as an aviator entertainment package and more. In addition to pre-dinner canapes, a gourmet dinner and dessert, there are two bottles of wine per table with additional drinks available at the bar. Limited tickets available in tables of 10 for $1600 per table or individually for $160 per ticket, GST inclusive. Tauranga’s Biggest Melbourne Cup Party will be held on November 5 from 3pm at Trustpower Baypark Stadium. For more information and to book at table, phone Jerry Cowper on: 027 634 7239 or visit: www.eventspronto.co.nz/thecup

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Saturday 26 October

Art In The Park Original art for sale.

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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 Church Car Boot Sale Also craft supplies garage sale. Welcome Bay Community Church, 340 Welcome Bay Rd 8-11am. $5 per stall. Cancelled if wet. Chair Up Upholstery Workshop Make your own headboard, all sizes, bring own fabric. With Paula Jones. 2nd Nov 9:30-4:30pm, The Artery, Historic Village. Book@ www.theincubator. co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232 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 Class 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 Eckankar SoS Experience the Sound of Soul spiritual HU chant. Spiritual chat & light refreshments follow. 1:30-2:30pm Papamoa Community Centre 15 Gravatt Rd Papamoa Fishing & Boat Show 10am-5pm Sat, 10am-3pm Sun atBaypark Arena, Truman Lane, Mt. $10 adult, under 14 free (door sales only). Fishing tackle, boats, jetskis, kayaks, surfboards, fish ar & more! www.tfabs.co.nz 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

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Rhythm & Rhapsody Sat 2nd Nov 7:30pm Holy Trinity Church 215 Devonport Rd Tauranga. Tickets from Sabine 021 111 8659, Eventfinda o Door Sales. Adults $25 Children $15 Jigsaw Library Welcome to the St Stephens Jigsaw Library 10am-12noon. Hire: $1 for 1000+ piece, 50c under 1000 piece. Cnr Highmore & Brookfiel Tce, Brookfiel Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd 12:453pm

Katikati Lions Garage Sale

Lions Monster garage sale at the containers behind Caltex Station, Main Rd Katikati. 8am-11am. Furniture, bicyles, bric-a-brac, garden & workshop tools. Everything you may need. Katikati Lions Moggies Market 2nd Sat of month Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Road 8am-Noon. Enquiries 549 3589

Katikati Tramping Club Waihi Beach Tramp, moderate/hilly, 8:30am start. Ph 0274 750 556 by 7:30pm Friday Kulim Park Upgrade Say what you think! 10:30am-1:30pm at Kulim Park, 101 Kulim Ave. Tauranga City Council info day. Receive a coffee in exchange for feedback. www.tauranga.govt.nz/ kulim-park LOL Laughter Wellness Come & join us & laugh away your winter blues. Arataki Community Ctr, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 11-11:45am. Ph Trish 022 036 6768

Sunday 27 October

Art & Artisan Fair 11am-3pm locally handmade art & wares at the Black Sheep Restaurant, 21 Plummers Point Rd, Whakamarama Bible Seminar 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: Jesus - at work in our lives now. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537 BOP Oodle Club Playdates for dogs! Meet up first Sunday of each month a Fergusson Park (Beach Rd end). 2-3pm. Gold coin donation.

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Sequence Dance, Sat 9th Nov 7:30pm Arataki Community Ctr, Bayfair. Last dance vote, Sheldon’s Dance Band. $7. Organized by Mt Maunganui Scottish Society. Ph Erica 576 0578 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 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 Tauranga Arts Festival Running until 3 Nov. Various shows at Baycourt. See www.baycourt.co.nz for info, show times & tickets. Tauranga Farmers Market 7:45-12 Tauranga Primary School cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave. Fresh & artisan products direct from producers. Ph 0274 915 876 Tauranga Fuchsia Group Annual show Art/Craft Ctr Elizabeth St West. Sat 30 Nov 1-3:30pm & Sun 1 Dec 9am3:30pm. $3pp. Fuschsia plants sale. Pat 579 1655 or Noeleen 578 4643

Cold Wax Painting Workshop

Half day workshop to explore what cold wax is. Only $65. Sue MacDougall, 9-12:30pm, The Artery, Historic Village. Book@ www. theincubator.co.nz. Ph 571 3232 Community Yoga Classes Relaxing Hatha Yoga Nidra 9:30am Bring your friends. Enjoy community chai after class. $5 or free to LightRoom Members, 325 Maunganui Rd. Rayna 027 464 0691 rayna@thelightroom.studio Croquet Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, 12:45 for 1pm start, Sun, Tues, Fri. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

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Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave, 7-10pm, $7 entry, includes supper & raffle, warm welcome. Ph 07 218 131

Tauranga Synchronised Swimming Club Friendly synchronised swimming

club based at Baywave. Beginners train Sat mornings. First lesson free. Ph Jo 027 543 1697, www.taurangasynchro.co.nz or Facebook @taurangasynchroNZ

Tauranga Woodcrafters 2019 Show

Nov 22-24, 10-4pm Mount SportsCentre. Carving, woodturning, toymaking & scrollsaw exhibition. Come ‘have a go’. Equipment, woodwork & food sales. Entry $5. U15 free. The Rusty Mannequin Sale Pre-loved women’s & men’s clothing sale, priced from $6. The Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tga. 9am-12 pm. Cash only 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 Yoga, Private Sessions Feel uncomfortable in a group setting? Or have special needs? I can design

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Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet. nz Golf Croquet Croquet Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St Tues, Thur & Sun 8:45am for 9am start. New players & visitors welcome. Nev 575 5121 Historic Village Market 17th Ave, 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month, 8am-12pm, wet or fine. A Bethlehem Te Puna Lion Project. Ph Bernie Allen 021 0422 612 Home Based Christian Church 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

Loud Shirt Coffee Group

At Double Teaspoons Cafe Papamoa Plaza 10am. Wear your brightest shirt or top. Mix, mingle & chat. James 021 373 523 Ninja Knits Hook Up Social knitting group of mad yarn bombers, sultry stitchers & happy hookers. First Sunday of month, 9am-12pm, The Incubator, Historic Village. info@www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 571 3232 NZDA BOP Range Day NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licenc Omokoroa Lions Market 2nd Sunday monthly. Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9am-noon. Bookings not required. Ph Keith 548 2117 Oropi Sunday Market Great range of quality stalls that vary monthly there is something for everyone. Browse the stalls & grab a delicious breakfast/brunch. 1295 Oropi Rd Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton

Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699 Quakers in Tauranga In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth/ Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/ coffee & talk 544 7158 or 573 8497 www.quaker.org.nz Radio Controlled Model Yachts Sun & Thurs 1:30-4pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Sunday Stitch Workshop Textile Art casual get together. Create treasures with Kristy Clegg. First Sunday of month, 10am-1pm. $10. The Artery, Historic Village. Info@www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 571 3232

Swap Meet & Carshow

3rd Nov 7am-2pm. Car parts, books, magazines, food, coffee, icecreams. Large car show of vintage & classic cars. BOP Vintage Car Club, 29 Cliff Rd, Tauranga

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.

Tauranga Underwater Hockey Club

Have a go at underwater hockey at Baywave at 5pm. No experience needed. Just come with your togs & we’ll provide the gear. https://www.sporty.co.nz/taurangauhc emailtuwh@gmail.com Travel Friendship Force Interested in international travel with home hosting? Tauranga Western BOP Friendship Force is part of a worldwide organisation! Ph Barbara 574 5711 or Jonathan 572 2091

Monday 28 October

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 027 636 2100 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 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 Hillier Centre 3 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $4. Equipment & refreshments provided. Ph Bob or Viv 575 5845 or 027 478 6282 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

Dutch Friendly Support Network

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

Multicultural Tauranga Classes Basic

& intermediate English classes for all visa holders. Also basic Mandarin class. Inquire & register to enquiries trmc. co.nz or ph 07 571 6419 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 sessio free. Please wear smooth-soled shoes. Equipment provided. All welcome. Pickleball At The Mount What is Pickleball? Lots of fun! Join us at Mt Sports Ctr, Blake Park Mon & Wed 10am12pm. Equipment provided. Ph Viv 575 5845 or 021 162 3342

Postnatal Support Group

10am-12pm 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. 9:15-10:45. Tues St Mary’s church hall cnr Girven & Marlin 9-10:30. Jennifer 571 1411 or 027 206 0776 Sign Bomb Let’s talk about/with NZSL (NZ Sign Language)! Espresso Garden Cafe Tauranga Mitre 10 9:30-11am. More info Yuko email:hunyako3@gmail. com or FB:Visual Voices Silver Singers Choir Soprano, alto, tenor, bass voices required. Practice at St Stephens Chapel, Brookfield Tce 1pm. Ph Pat 579 1036 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 Fibre Every Mon 9:30am & 2nd & 4th Thur 7pm. Learn knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving & felting. 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Margaret 07 571 3483 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

Tuesday 29 October

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

Badminton Tauranga Morning Club

Keep fit the fun way. Badminton Tue & Thur 9am Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre 71 11th Ave. Racquets available. Ph Bob 0274 786 282 or Judy 579 4495 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 Beginners Watercolour Practical guide learning the skills of watercolour painting, Nick Eggleston. Starts 5th Nov,

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4 weeks, 6:30-8:30pm, The Artery, Historic Village. Book@ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232 Carers’ Morning 9am-12:30 Orchard Church Te Puke. Supporting caregivers for elderly, those with ill-health or disabilities. Great speakers, displays, morning tea. Ph Lesley 021 152 5173

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

Conversation Cafe For Seniors

10am-12pm St Andrews Church, Dee St Mt Maunganui. Enjoy conversation, companionship, activities, & sharing, along with tasty morning tea. $5. Ph 575 9347 Dads’ Support Group Join us for coffee & chat 7:30pm at 538 Fraser St. Ph 07 571 0371 for more info Ethnic Womens’ Coffee Morning Join us at Merivale Community Centre, have a free coffee & make some friends 10-11:30am. Ph 07 579 0532 shaktitauranga@gmail.com for more info Falun Dafa Free Classes Replace chaos with calm leading up to Christmas using this mind/body practice. 7pm, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Bayfair. Ph/txt Judy 021 0425 398 Fitness Fun Cardio, weights, floo work, balance & dance. 9:30am St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448 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 Keep On Your Feet Strength & balance exercises for older adults, all levels of fitness welcome. 1-2pm at Katikat Catholic Church hall, 89 Beach Rd, Katikati. Sharnie 021 111 8617 Marching For Leisure A noncompetitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & friendship. Ph Coreen 570 0172 or 021 298 3480 Midweek Music 1st Tues in the month 7-10pm. Cliff Rd Hall. Mostly country. Good backing band. $3 entry. Ph Dick 027 493 8458

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 Mount Senior Citizens Assn Afternoon 500 Cards, Mount Senior’s Hall Lounge, 345 Maunganui Rd, Tues & Thurs 12:30pm. New members welcome. Ph Barry 021 950 028 Multicultural Tauranga Italian Speak Italian with a native Italian teacher. A key to Italy! An interactive learning & friendly environment. Grazie. Ph 571 6419, enquiries@trmc.co.nz Multicultural Tauranga TaiChi Slow movement Tai Chi classes 10-11am. All welcome! $5 per class. Ph 571 6419, enquiries@trmc.co.nz Ocean Running Fun Run Weekly 5k Mauao base track run & walk. Entry $6 Mount Ocean Sports Club 5:15pm. Run starts 6pm. Free drink, spot prizes. Phil 021 383 354

Ostomy Society Dinner Meeting

5:45pm @ The Cancer Society. Light tea then Warren Ruel speaking on orphanages in the Philippines. $10pp. Ph Dian 543 0598 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 6480 Poetry Read Between Wines Casual get together welcoming emerging/ established poets & lovers of poems. Last Tuesday of month, 7pm $5 The Incubator, Historic Village. Info@www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social &

Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. 7pm9:30 except 2nd Tues of month 3:306pm. Faye 543 3280

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 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 Model Railway Club Clubrooms, upstairs cnr Mirrielees & Cross Rds. 9:30am Tues & 7:30pm Thurs. Ph Mike 021 939 233 Te Puna Tennis Club 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

Welcome Bay Strength Balance

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 Yoga For All Welcome Bay Community Ctr, 6:30-8pm. Traditional, relaxing yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 for one or $90 for 9 classes. Bring a mat. Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 30 October

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 Pyes Pa shops 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 with us. Oriental Dance 021 124 5982, arabianspicebd@gmail.com 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 Fernland Spa Water Exercise Gentle exercise in warm water. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from illness or injury. Great for strength coordination & balance. Jennifer 571 1411 Fitness League Exercise, movement & dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibilty suitable fo all ages & abilities, 10am, Katikati Memorial Hall. Pam 549 4799 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls AGM 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 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm. Mount RSA Women’s Section Social Day starts at 1:30pm in the Clubrooms. Entertainer is the talented Helen Riley, always gives a great performance. Ph office if yo require transport Mount Senior Citizens Assn Afternoon Indoor Bowls, Mount Senior’s Hall 345 Maunganui Rd. Names in

12:45pm Wed & Fri. New members & beginners welcome. Nancy 575 4675 Multicultural Morning Tea Come have free cuppa with us & meet people from all over the world 10:30-12. Multicultural Office, 17th Ave Historic Village

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

Sahaja Yoga Meditation (Free)

Course runs til 4th Dec, 7:30pm8:30pm. Sport BOP Offices, 40 Devonport Rd, Tauranga (between 12th & 13th Ave). Ian 027 884 2238 Singles Coffee Club 60+ Looking 4 coffee & meeting new friends? Gayle 027 439 3267 or Email mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz Taoist Tai Chi Celebrating 30 years in NZ. Beginner classes today: 15 Koromiko St, Judea, 1-2:30pm & 5:30-7pm. Great for stress, suitable for all. Ph 578 6193 or visit www.taoisttaichi.org Tauranga Film Society Showing “Heart of a Dog” (USA/France) 6pm at Rialto Cinema. 3-film taster me bership $30. Join any time: full season membership $90. See www.nzfilmsoc ety.org.nz

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Lake Rotoiti towards Okataina via the Bullring. Grade moderate. Rachael 548 0512 Toastmasters, City Early Start To improve public speaking & leadership skills, join friendly, motivated, enthusiastic City Early Start Toastmasters at Classic Flyers Cafe, 7am-8:15am. LaniDTM@gmail.com www.cityearlystart.co.nz or see Facebook. U3A Monthly Meeting Active retirees invited to Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve, Papamoa. 9:45-noon. Free entry/tea, main speaker, presentations & U3A interest groups. www.u3atauranga. kiwi.nz Welcome Bay Lions Coffee group 3rd Tues monthly. Welcome Bay Community Centre 10:30-11:30. All welcome. Ph Sue 571 8940

Welcome Home Spiritual Community Readers Colleen Teal, Sharon McAuliffe, Trixie-May Moss, Kay Debnem, also mini market. St George’s Lounge, Church St, Gate Pa 7:15pm. $10pp. Bring a plate. 021 126 4790

Thursday 31 October

500 Cards Club Papamoa Keep your brain active. Play 500 cards 1pm at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Ctr. $4 incl afternoon tea. Ph Bob 027 478 6282 Age Concern Monthly Meeting Guest Speaker: Brian Clark from Sailability. Sharing the joy & fun of sailing with disabled people. Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd, Hinton Lounge. 10-11:30am $3pp. Light refreshments provided. Open to the public. Art Therapy 12:30-3:30 Papamoa Community Centre for people with experience of mental illness. Mosaics, decopage, card making etc. Free. Bay City Rockers 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 Community Bible Study Join us @ 14th Avenue Gospel Centre 10am12pm for a Bible Study on the Book of Revelation. Ph Gay 021 225 5981 Diabetes NZ Tauranga Type 1 parents/caregivers coffee group. 9:30am at Graced Opp Shop & Espresso Bar, 174 11th Ave, Tauranga. Ph 07 571 3422 Fitness League Exercise, movement & dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility suitabl for all abilities.10am Baptist Church Hall,13th Ave. Pam 549 4799

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikub Books/CDs/DVDs/Puzzles Wanted For Mount Lions LionKatikati Toastmasters Build a Better You! ess Clubs 2020 Annual Bookfair.

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Keynotes Womens’ Barbershop Chorus

7pm Wesley Hall 100 13th Ave. Come & join us. All ages welcome. Singing keeps you young. Ph Bernice 576 4848, Facebook Keynotes Inc. Ladies Social Craft Club All crafts very welcome 9am-2pm. Arataki Community Centre Bayfair. Pop in & have a look! Ph Sandy 0210 836 7671 Lighthouse Cafe Craft, coffee, cake, chit chat at Lighthouse Church Welcome Bay, 10am12pm. 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 Sign Bomb Let’s talk about/with NZSL (NZ Sign Language)! World’s End Bar & Restaurant Fraser Cove 11am-12:30pm. More info Yuko email:hunyako3@ gmail.com or FB:Visual Voices Social Games Club Mount Maunganui. Come along & play indoor bowls or cards. Have a fun afternoon. Everyone welcome. Ph Dot 575 3780

Ph Shirley (Mount) 575 2725, Coleen (Papamoa) 572 5544, Colleen (Tauranga) 579 5133 Chess Tauranga Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Standard Chess rules. Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess. weebly.com/ Free Childrens Art Workshop Facilitating children to create art using natural resources learning hand-eye coordination with Arohanoa Mathews. 10am-11:30am, The Artery, Historic Village. Book@ www.theincubator. co.nz. Ph 571 3232 Paint With Arataki Artists Paint socially 9am-12pm at Arataki Community Ctr. Occasional tutor. Beginners welcome. Ph Fran 021 136 8173 or 575 2520 The Sociables Females & Males in their 30s/40s/50s that meet to dine out & participate in bushwalks & local events & activities. Ph 022 012 0376

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Friday 1 November Artists Feedback Lab

Casual group discussing pricing, exhibiting, materials, selling, critiques of your art. 2nd Friday of month, 10am-12pm $5 The Artery, Historic Village. Info@www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 571 3232

Horoscopes ARIES: Originality is emphasized in just about every area of your life. Be more spontaneous in showing you affections. Social activities prove surprising fun. If looking for a friend, you should find him/her now. TAURUS: Variation is the theme this week. Your intuition is not as potent as you would like to think. Pesky neighbours and overly social work mates could take your time from key projects. GEMINI: There is bright financial news and you begin to feel more secure in your career - but you are also a little bit lonely. Friends look after their own problems and a loved one cancels plans. CANCER: There is a dip in self confidence before the weekend, then you find yourself meeting responsibilities with new determination. Thursday is for teaching, the weekend is for learning. LEO: Romance takes a secondary role to your career and family matters, but your partner remains supportive. Your sense of humour is in great shape. VIRGO: Financial gains from Friday on are mixed with occasional feelings of doubt. Share your concerns with your loved one. Health wise, it’s easy to be accident prone in your home environment so take a slower approach.

LIBRA: Postponements could make you sulk a bit, but a victory on the weekend snaps you out of any moodiness. Misunderstandings clear up by the weekend and you hear good news about someone you really like. SCORPIO: Distractions put you behind schedule and you may ﬁnd that you have to cancel weekend plans. Starting Sunday, entertainment is your theme. Look forward to amusing encounters and cultural evenings. SAGITTARIUS: A change, rather than a new beginning is the current trend. Important jobs are pressing, but dreamy distractions get in the way as of Saturday. Play up creative talents all week long. CAPRICORN: In romance, you take on the role of advisor to the lovelorn. As for your own love dreams, they can all begin to come true now. Starting Wednesday, the emphasis shifts to education and travel. AQUARIUS: Challenge is your present keyword. Your vitality is inspiring and the week is ideal for achieving a major goal. Romance presents some challenges though some of the challenges are too great even for you! PISCES: A loved one seems too easy to please now, but there is no reason to be suspicious. Friends share good news on the weekend. Prepare to deal with friction among relatives starting Wednesday.

Your birthday You are politeness personiﬁed and your standards are high, but watch out, you have a habit of this week imposing them on others. Money making opportunities continue to abound this year, but more important you decide on a long range course of action.

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The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has produced a summary of all decisions requested by submitters on Proposed Plan Changes 82-91. Copies of the summary and the submissions can be viewed at: • Western Bay of Plenty District Council offices at Barkes Corner, Tauranga; • Katikati, Te Puke, Omokoroa and Waihi Beach Library and Service Centres; • Council’s website https://www.westernbay.govt.nz/propertyrates-and-building/district-plan-and-resource-consents/ district-plan/district-plan-changes Further submissions close at 4pm on Monday 11 November 2019 and can be; • Made online via Council’s website https://www.westernbay. govt.nz/property-rates-and-building/district-plan-andresource-consents/district-plan/district-plan-changes or • Posted to: Chief Executive Officer, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Private Bag 12803, Tauranga 3143; or • Emailed to: districtplan@westernbay.govt.nz; or • Delivered to the main Council Office at Barkes Corner, Tauranga or one of Council’s service centres at Main Road, Katikati; McDonnell Street, Omokoroa; Jellicoe Street, Te Puke or Waihi Beach Road, Waihi Beach. Further submission forms are available from Council to assist you and can also be downloaded from https://www.western bay.govt.nz/property-rates-and-building/district-plan-andresource-consents/district-plan/district-plan-changes The making of further submissions is limited to only those who are representing a relevant aspect of the public interest, or who have an interest greater than that of the general public. o either support or Further submissions can only be made to en made. oppose a submission that has already been Miriam Taris Chief Executive Officer

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