The Weekend Sun - 29 November 2019 by Sun Media

29 November 2019, Issue 988

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It’s one of the critical things some people factor in when making major life style decisions to move to Tauranga. “Taking food from the land and sea is something we’re very lucky to be able to do in

New Zealand. And that’s one reason I live in Tauranga over anywhere else in the world,” says Sons of Tangaroa Spearfishing Club presiden Nick Dredge. But it seems the God of the Sea has forsaken

him and other local spear fishermen On the back of a controversial court decision, some members are talking about upping-andleaving Tauranga. Read the full story on page 14. Photo: Daniel Hines.

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It all started on Sunday when Civil Defence sent out its mobile emergency alert to everyone in the country – except me. What’s that all about? I mean, I know I’m probably not going to make the cut for the Doomsday Ark or anything like that, but to be the only one not to be told of a life threatening event, is disappointing. It appears I am actually in the three per cent of people who “should have” received an alert but didn’t. Yeah, right! This is clearly some Government version of Santa’s Naughty List. Which got me thinking that I’m undervalued, I don’t promote myself enough, hide my shiny light under a bushel so to speak. Which is plausible. I am easily the most modest person I have ever met, when you take into account the vast array of skills and attributes. Anyway, to thwart the Government, I’m going to get the Mrs to buy a phone under her name and I’ll keep that on me. You won’t get rid of me that easily!

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The second thing that bummed me out this week was that Clive James died. While I’m a big fan of Clive and have already missed his wry sense of humour over the last few years it was the way he was described in the Sydney Morning Herald that got me down – as a “journalist and an intellectual”. These are obviously two quite distinctly different things but they didn’t have to spell it out. When everyone else is celebrating after avoiding the apocalypse (because they got the memo!), how will they remember me? Anyway, that’s enough naval gazing, it’s

time to look at other people’s attempts to do the right thing.

What about the trees?

And we’ll start with the Tauranga City Council’s upgrade of the Monmouth Redoubt Reserve. This area was and no doubt still is, very important to Maori. It was the site of a settlement called Taumatakahawai. The 43rd Monmouthshire Light Infantry Regiment then built its redoubt on the same site in 1864 so it could block supplies being sent to the Maori King forces in the Waikato.

Not much has been done to the place since then. Despite the stunning views of the harbour bridge, and the lovely gardens next door, it still has a kind of Halloween vibe about it. What I like about it is if you go up there and eat a sandwich on the park bench, you kind of feel like you are the last person on Earth, the only one who got the text alert. It’s like one of those post-apocalyptic scenes where the trees are old and creepy and everything is turning to ruin. Some of the trees will actually be removed. But that’s okay, because the council will plant four large trees at Wharepai Domain to compensate for it. It took me a while to get my head around that concept and then I realised that’s just absurd. I mean, if I enjoyed the trees at Monmouth Redoubt and now they are gone, why would I give a monkey’s if there are trees somewhere else? Everyone knows of other places they can go to see trees.

Going gang busters

I was hoping to take a crack at the latest government policies, however they are

still in the planning stage of pretty much everything that matters. Fortunately the opposition party has come up with a cracker of a new idea and it even has an awesome name – Strike Force Raptor. Faaar out, I hope they have the latest Ford Rangers – black with all the cool extras. Or, it could be the name of a heavy metal band - Simon and the Strike Force Raptors. The idea is to charge gang members for any crimes that they commit. That doesn’t seem like a radical concept, but this is actually acceptable harassment. Harassing everyday people on the street is bad. Harassing your workmates is bad. Harassing gang members is good. This intensive harassment of gangs has either been a spectacular success in Australia or an unmitigated failure, depending on who you talk to. Apparently there has been an increase of 1400 gang members since the Labour/ Greens/NZ First Government fell on us. Just how the National Party came up with that figure is intriguing. I certainly don’t recall seeing that question on the census: Which gang do you affiliate with most closely? I’m pretty sure gangs are not like the Tauranga Citizens Club, where you pay an annual fee and get all the benefits, like discounted stolen weapons and good deals on balaclavas and drugs. But, all the best with that one and I’ll be careful who I talk to. The last thing I need is a speeding ticket for going 101km/h in 100km/h zone. I seriously hope these gang members aren’t on the list to receive Civil Defence Alerts either. daniel@thesun.co.nz

IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. The Monmouth redoubt was built in 1864 by the 43rd Monmouthshire Light Infantry Regiment. The redoubt was built on top of the earlier settlement at Taumatakahawai.

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TCC hovering over control of buses Control of the big yellows – who stands to gain?

The Government has cleared the way for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to divest itself of the problematic Tauranga city bus services and for Tauranga City Council to take control. “I think it’s important the buses come under one authority,” says Tauranga Mayor, Tenby Powell. “And if you want my personal opinion. I would prefer the TCC owned it lock, stock and barrel.” But that will be up for discussion between the two councils. At the moment the Bay of Plenty Regional Council runs the buses and the routes and the Tauranga City Council is responsible for the infrastructure like the bus stops. “It simply doesn’t work,” says Tenby. Previously such a plan was prevented under the Regional Council Act, but the act has been amended, paving the way for an opportunity to have that discussion. “The advantages would be significant,” says the Mayor. “The city would be much better off. “We would manage the contract and everything that comes with it under one roof. At the moment two authorities are trying to manage 50 per cent of one whole which means a lack of co-ordination. “It doesn’t necessarily work well.” Former Mayor and now regional councillor Stuart Crosby agrees there needs to be “closer alignment in delivery of the bus service, but suggests there doesn’t need to be one entity owning it.”

“I have been of the mind for some time that we should develop an integrated bus centre that both the regional and city councils co-habit and can still be paid by the same employer. That would bring closer alignment.” One option is to use the new legislation and transfer control of the buses to the TCC or transfer the infrastructure to the BOPRC - one or the other. And that’s the discussion to be had. But Stuart agrees that if one entity ran the buses, there would be stronger integration. At the moment the buses are funded by a NZTA subsidy, the fare box and targeted rate imposed by the regional council on Tauranga ratepayers. The infrastructure is funded in part by the ratepayer and “quite a good” NZTA subsidy. The Mayor says the council needs to make buses a more viable option – “a more normal modus for the people who choose to use them”. Stuart strongly advocates for continued investment in a public transport system that works for the community and alleviates congestion on our roads, regardless of who runs it. “I am sure if we had a system that worked for the majority of people, then they would use. But we haven’t got it right yet, not by a long shot. “We are looking at smaller buses, we have a lot of students using the buses, and we are proposing free fares for school kids – that will make a big difference. “But the whole public transport system is a work in progress.” Councillor Steve Morris offers his thoughts on bus control in his column on page 18.

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Historic heats Tauranga has beat its historic November maximum temperature with 29.2 degC recorded last weekend. As well as the heat, New Zealanders will have noticed hazy skies as smoke and dust from Australia drifts over our shores. Meanwhile, in the tropics, Fiji authorities have issued a warning for what is expected to be the first Tropical Cyclone of the season fo the South Pacific region Strong north-westerly winds have been the driver for much of New Zealand’s weather. Hot air from Australia was whisked towards New Zealand at speeds that peaked near 260 km per hour in the upper atmosphere.

Be prepared People are being warned to take steps to prepare for a damaging earthquake before it hits. This is the message from the Earthquake Commission following a 5.9 magnitude earthquake off the Bay of Plenty which was widely felt early on Sunday morning. The quake struck at 5.34am at a depth of 115kms, around 50kms north of Opotiki. The shake is the latest in a number of earthquakes over the last 12 months that have been widely felt but have thankfully caused little damage. “These shakes are a good reminder that our land is restless,” says EQC deputy chief executive Renee Walker. “One of the most important things we can do as New Zealanders is pay attention to these reminders and take preparedness steps that will make our homes safer and stronger when a damaging quake hits.”

Summer road maintenance State highways across the Bay of Plenty will be repaired and re-sealed this summer, with the New Zealand Transport Agency’s summer roadworks programme kicking off earlier this month. Some of the region’s main work sites will include State Highway 2 Forta Leza to Sharp Road and SH30 Te Ngae Road, as well as various safety works along SH2 between Waihi and Omokoroa, and on SH33 between Paengaroa and Rotorua. The type of work includes chip seal resurfacing at 123 sites, 65 asphalt resurfacing sites, 21 road reconstruction areas and road safety initiatives such as shoulder widening, passing lane and safety barrier construction.

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An orange for Christmas please The Weekend Sun tried to trip Santa with some Christmas trivia and he gazumped us, came straight back with some of his own. “Santa, were you aware of, and do you feel sorry for, the 9700 New Zealanders who share a birthday with The Christ Child?” “Nuh,” says Santa playing hard nut. And we are not talking spicy Christmas nuts, cinnamon sugar candied nuts or caramelised pecans here. “Because they’ll get over it.” And Santa, who’s due in Tauranga tomorrow, Saturday, for his three-peat Trustpower Downtown Santa Parade, was more interested in another “indisputable birthday statistic” he picked up while dabbling in university math during some yuletide downtime. “If you get 23 people in a room, it’s more likely than not that two of them will share a birthday.” Santa’s living proof. His best mate who was his best man at his wedding to Mrs Claus was born on the same day in the same year and just 12 hours apart. Santa wins that one. His most difficult Santa situation is whe

Santa, or sometimes James, sits astride his sleigh at last year’s Trustpower Downtown Santa Parade.

a child whispers in his ear they would like Daddy back for Christmas. “Either Daddy has died or Mummy and Daddy are divorced.” Or, quite possibly, Daddy has been detained at her Majesty’s pleasure. “My thinking is to say even though your Daddy is not here, as long as you love him and he loves you, then that is the main thing. You can’t wave a magic wand. You can only reassure them.” And then a Mum will wander up and thrust a newborn in his arms. What’s he meant to do, what’s he meant to say to the little joy, apart from don’t pee, poop or spew on my freshly dry-cleaned Santa suit. Other kids are waiting. Santa, aka James, is just 62, moonlights as an insurance loss adjustor, is a father of three, enjoys church and cooking. “It accounts for my shape. Even in my Santa suit I don’t need padding or cushions.” He enjoys the spirit of Christmas even though it gets a bit commercial. Which is just a trifle rich seeing he is buzzing aroun Auckland at the moment doing some heavy, paid-for, self-promotion in the malls and plazas and even a kindergarten.

And some advice to entitled children. “It doesn’t matter the size of the gift, it’s the thought.” He recalls in England when an orange was put in his Christmas stocking. “I was born in 1957, just one year after war rationing ended. So an orange was quite a precious commodity. That was a significan and memorable gift.” But Santa, there wasn’t a raft of electronic wonders available in those days. An orange might not cut it in 2019. Getting back to those born on or around Christmas Day. “What about those poor people who got called Noel or Noeline. “Now I feel sorry for them.” And what about those difficult kids, th unsmilers, the sulkers, the non-believers. “Find out what’s wrong, tickle them around, brighten their day.” Or just give them back. Santa’s at the Trustpower Downtown Christmas Parade tomorrow, 11am from the bottom of Third Avenue north and finishes at about 12pm at th bottom of Harington Street “Shengdan kujaile” as our new Chinese citizens say Santa. Happy Christmas. More on Santa Parade on page 55.

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Hot rodders give generously Hot rodders from around New Zealand will band together next Friday for the Tauranga Toy Run, raising awareness for needy local charities. It’s the toy run’s 16th year, and if it’s anything like last year organisers are predicting hundreds will participate. Passionate riders will get their vehicles spic and span and head down to Sulfur Point Marina on Friday evening which is where the cruise begins. They will then ride down to Mount Maunganui, head to downtown Tauranga and finis the journey at Fraser Cove. Everyone who participates is expected to donate new toys to the Child Cancer Foundation in Tauranga, and cash to Waipuna Hospice. Tauranga hot rodder Craig Jefferson rides a 1941 Willy’s Coop and can’t quite recall how long he has been involved in the run. “I know it’s double figures that’s for sure.” He hasn’t missed a year since he started, and that’s because all the donations go to local charities. “All the donations stay in town. A lot of people mark it on the calendar as one of the runs to do every year because 100 per cent of the funds raised go to charity. It’s so important we help local causes.” He says basically anyone can participate in the toy run, as long as you’re not riding a motorbike, and your car isn’t Japanese. Event organiser Jill de Buisson

Tauranga Toy Run organiser Sarah Ellis has been putting in the work to organise this year’s event, which raises funds for local charities. says the toy run wouldn’t exist without the dedicated hot rodders who turn up every year. “They dig so deep in their pockets - donating amazing toys and a large amount of money. “These hot rodders are pulling their cars out at a hectic time of year and supporting these needy charities.” Craig says in previous years members of the public have set up deckchairs roadside to see the spectacle that is hundreds of colourful hotrods riding alongside each other. Jill says people donate so generously to the two charities because of what they have

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been through. “Cancer is such a common disease, and it hits every family in one way or another.” Toys will be donated to young cancer patients on Christmas, birthdays and after nasty treatments. Hot rods, street machines and muscle cars will be on display to the public at Fraser Cove Shopping Centre from 7.15pm. People are encouraged to bring along new toys for Kids Cancer and a cash donation for Waipuna Hospice. For more information, phone; 027 490 6326 or search ‘Tauranga Toy Run’ on Facebook.

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Adam Fenech ticks three of those boxes – he rides a Harley-Davidson, he has a beard and he is tattooed. “That’s 95 per cent of the people I know mate.” But he is squeaky clean and as soft and sweet as the rhythmical thumping his 103 cubic inch MilwaukeeEight makes at optimum cruising speed. “But never over the speed limit,” he says mischievously of a bike bred to roll well in excess of 150 km/h. Anyhow, there’s Adam in full Harley-Davidson livery – black t-shirt, black jeans, black boots and Adam hidden behind a black beard and astride a very black motorbike. But let’s think black is the new red and that the beard is white, because this Mount Maunganui biker is doing a fine job of playing Father Christmas right now.

“I know kids are drawn to Harley’s – anything that’s a bit shiny, a bit flash, lots of chrome rather than the run-of-the-mill-bike. Every time you park up, a kid will come over and yak.” So that led Adam to do some thinking. He might be able to add some unexpected cheer to a few cheerless Christmases. Put a kid on a motorbike, a kid facing a challenged Christmas, a kid who may go without, give them a thrash around on a Harley, put some grunt into their Christmas, give them a 1747cc smile. Bikers have bought into the idea. “They keep coming on board. We started with three riders, and now we have another four or five.” It continued to gain traction. “More people have come to me on Facebook offering V8s and classic cars.” So, some may get a cool car ride instead. “Which might be a good thing for a lot of younger ones who can’t hang on, have a disability, or their parents don’t feel comfortable having a child on the back of a

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the new Santa’s sleigh Harley-Davidson with some clown they haven’t met in their life.” And other parents can climb in the cars and follow the kids on the motorbikes. A bar called Mount Mellick has offered the kids fish’n’chips at the end of their run and East Coast Harley Davidson has given Adam a selection of giveaway shirts and hats. So it will be the full HarleyDavidson immersion for these kids. “And private individuals have offered petrol vouchers, grocery vouchers, food items, things like that. And those are the cool ones. Because those guys have nothing to gain from it.” But those who do stand to gain are those less fortunate kids whose Christmases will now be “…decked with boughs of Harley, fa la la la la…” as the Christmas carol kind of goes. “We have a pretty good idea of how it will work. It just comes down to how many bikes, cars and kids. There’s been a huge response to this. Choosing is going to be the difficult thing. “We’re trying to think of ways to involve a few more kids, we are going to be spending the next week or so planning out a few things.” The kids will be nominated for a treat. “Aged 5-15. One family has a two or three year old. They will have suffered the recent death of a parent – there’s a couple like that. “Parents who are struggling – one family

isn’t going to get much of a Christmas meal let along anything else. And that’s a bit sad.” Half an idea is now gathering momentum, turning into something special. “But we don’t want to get out of our depth – advertise it and 3000 kids turn up. “We will make sure not one child is disappointed.” The bikers are meeting soon to sort things. But they have already set Saturday, December 28, aside for the Harley-lujah kids Christmas ride. “Yes, it’s a cool feeling. But then it’s a pretty cool community. Bikers and hot rodders are always doing things like that. We have done rides for families hit by cancer and a fundraiser for the rescue helicopter. “Easy to raise two or three grand in a couple of hours.” And Adam’s ink is hardly hardcore biker stuff, and tell us a bit about the man and his values. There are soft and sensitively crafted likenesses of his late grandfather and grandmother. His daughter Mikayla adorns his forearm. “She was horrified. “So I told her that when I am in my last hour on my death bed and she is holding my hand, she will be patting her own image.” His son Corbyn is on his inside forearm. “He loves it”. An image of his late Dad is in the planning and there will be space for his mother. This truck driver’s family climbs in the cab with him every day. If you have a nomination for Adam’s Harley-Davidson kids Christmas run message him on: anita. adam@orcon.net.nz Adam gets ready to hit the road in support of a good cause.

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Cruising into the Tauranga CBD Last Friday three cruise ships made their way into Tauranga, giving visitors the chance to take a

gander round our CBD. The Weekend Sun took to the streets asking them what their

impressions are of our city and if they could see themselves returning in the near future.

Wilmar Kirby, New South Wales

What is your impression of the Tauranga CBD? I think it’s wonderful – it’s clean, the flowers are beautiful nd the people are lovely. We had a meal at the Collar and Thai restaurant. I asked the owner how to get to the Tauranga Rose Gardens. She said to me: ‘I’ll drive you’ because I have a breathing problem. I can’t thank them enough. She wouldn’t take anything for it, we just couldn’t believe the kindness. Would you return to the city? Most definitely

Lisa Wham, South Carolina

What is your impression of the Tauranga CBD? It looks like this area is dying a little bit - there a number of stores that are empty. Along the waterfront is beautiful, but it just doesn’t have that wow-factor like a lot of other cities we have stopped in New Zealand. Our Place is adorable. I think they could bring in some more unique things like that. Would you return to the city? I would return to New Zealand period. This country is absolutely gorgeous, and I love how the children are not afraid of strangers. Everybody is so sweet, friendly and nice.

Keneta Carson, Los Angeles

What is your impression of the Tauranga CBD? We just went to Hobbiton, and then the bus driver told us about Bobby’s. This is the first fish and chips we have had in New Zealand and it is st wonderful. So scrumptious. I can’t tell you much about this city because I haven’t looked around, but Bobby’s was number one. Would you return to the city? I’m reaching 80 so I am not really sure I’ll return. But we are so happy to have come to New Zealand. I have ticked it off the bucket list.

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Garry Wright, South Australia

What is your impression of the Tauranga CBD? It’s pretty good from what I have seen, I had an enjoyable meal. Lots of eateries around here, so it’d be hard to go hungry. Would you return to the city? I was born here, believe it or not. So this is me coming back home to have a look around. I’ll come back, but the Mount is what we really like, it’s just changed so much since I lived here.

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Composted, not dumped – TCC proposes a kerbside food scrap collection.

Better, cheaper and a priority The Mayor of Tauranga wants to change the “It’s important to know the council is expecting their full suite of kerbside collections to be better value than city’s unenviable distinction of having one of what is currently available from private operators.” But the final cost of the service will only be known the worst rates per capita in New Zealand of once the tender process is complete early next year. sending household rubbish to the landfill. The council wants to make the service fairer by giving Nearly 70 per cent of our household waste goes to the tip when it could be recycled or composted. Tenby Powell says Tauranga’s recycling rates are going down, not up and, with a growing population, the city urgently needs to address it. The council is proposing a new kerbside food scraps, recycling and rubbish collection to its kerbside glass recycling collection. “Our priority is to reduce waste to landfill and do what’s best for the community, future generations and the environment,” says Tenby. Residents can have their say and be part of a five minute survey. Go to: www.talkingtrash.co.nz. At the moment, only residents who take their recycling to a council transfer station or pay a private company to collect their recycling, take part in recycling. That means large amounts of recyclable material is unnecessarily sent to the landfill The council’s head of infrastructure, Nic Johansson says the kerbside proposals will reduce the long-term costs of managing waste.

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residents the choice of different size and therefore different cost wheelie bins for waste collections. The service will be funded by rates and should be cheaper for the average household - the council wants to know if the community would prefer a ‘pay-as-you-throw’ rubbish collection. This would involve buying tags from the supermarket to attach to the wheelie bin every time it’s put out for collection. Tauranga waste minimisation expert, Marty Hoffart, says a ‘pay-as-you-throw’ will incentivise people not to fill their wheelie bins each week. “If behaviour change is the goal, then this is the way to do it. It means a hybrid of both systems - rates funded and user pays.” Marty says if you go on holiday for three weeks, you are not paying and that is fair. “If you are single and living in a flat and generate a tiny amount of rubbish, you shouldn’t be paying the same as a large household next door. It is very progressive thinking and I’m glad council is looking at it.” He also believes a kerbside food collection is essential.

Tinetti reveals cancer diagnosis Tauranga’s Labour list MP Jan Tinetti has confirmed she has ha surgery for breast cancer. In a post on Facebook this week, Jan says she has spent a few days at Grace Hospital. “A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer after a regular mammogram showed irregular calcifications “After a couple of biopsies, I was told the diagnosis and the best option was to operate,” she says in the post.

“It’s been a tough couple of months as I’ve had to cancel out of a number of appointments and for that I apologise. “I’ve tried to keep my commitments where I have been able to. Jacinda Ardern and my colleagues have been incredibly supportive. “Thanks to everyone for your love and support and your understanding that I need to take the next few weeks to regain my full health again.”

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Painting the streets orange Tauranga’s streets are awash with orange today as students walk to encourage road safety and active travel. More than 700 students from Tauranga and Western Bay primary and intermediate schools will dress in orange, and carry banners to promote the cause. The Orange Day Parade starts at the Te Awanui waka near The Strand at 9.15am with the official opening address by Tauranga deputy mayor Larry Baldock.

Retailers, friends and family are encouraged to show their support by assembling along the route by 9.30am. Temporary road closures will be in place as students make their way through inner-city streets. Affected streets include Willow Street, Grey Street, Elizabeth Street, Devonport Road and The Strand. The Strand waterfront car park will be closed until 11am so people need to make alternative arrangements for parking.

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From left to right: Students Jimmy Jensen, Riley Brown and Harley King on the timber steam train they built for the junior play area with the help of school caretaker Mr D

Darrell Hellier, commonly known as Mr D, truly does put the word ‘care’ into his role of caretaker at Bethlehem School.

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He has gone above and beyond his job description this year, initiating a series of student-led woodwork projects which now stand tall in the school grounds. Pouwhenua, a steam engine and a truck are a handful of the projects senior students have been working on in recent weeks alongside Mr D. “Kids need to be more engaged outside of the classroom. This gi es them something diffe ent to focus on,” says the former farmer. “The ’re going to remember this for years to come, it’s something that makes school pretty special.” Year 5 student Tuara Rahiri is one of four students who spent days carving pouwhenua at the Tauranga

Woodcrafters Guild. He agrees with Mr D saying he will remember the experience for many years. “It’s really exciting. When we come here later in our life, we can be like: ‘oh yeah we carved those’,” he says pointing at the pouwhenua. The ca etaker, who has been working at Bethlehem School for more than a year now, carted students down to the club every second Monday over a 12 week period during school time. Students got to work one-on-one with masters learning vital skills and carving techniques. “The b ys just ripped into it. The people at the carving club were so impressed with their skills,” says Mr D. The esult of the project are two pouwhenua that honour the three hapu that make up Bethlehem

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School - Ngati Kahu, Ngati Hangarau and Ngai Tamarāwaho. Rumaki teacher Matua T says the opportunity for his students to learn outside the traditional classroom setting kept them engaged with other school work. “It was a fantastic opportunity, it’s so important to go beyond textbook learning. “They would come back after carving on a Monday afternoon and would be amped for the rest of the week. It really kept them going, and had an on fl w effect with the rest of their school work.” Year 6 student Rico Bishop says the hardest part of carving was waiting to see the final p oduct. “We were so excited, the hardest part was waiting for it to finish because we knew it was going to look pretty good,” he says. Strict rules were put in place for the 22 senior students involved in the three woodwork projects. “Their attendance rate had to be spot on and their homework had to be up to date. If it’s wasn’t, then I would tell them not to bother showing up,” Mr D says sternly. “They ca ’t just decide they’re going to come along and do it if they’re not going to put effo t into their other work.” He says this isn’t just an excuse to get the day off school, i ’s about learning how to use your hands. “Kids are sitting there with screens and iPads, but a lot of them want to get out there and do

From left to right: Bethlehem School students Te Kaponga Cameron, Taura Rahiri, Maikaio Walters and Rico Bishop with one of two pouwhenua (posts) they carved at the Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild. practical things.” When building the steam train and truck for the junior play area, students were expected to measure out the timber and put pieces of wood together using the appropriate tools. If it wasn’t right they had to take it apart and do it all again. Mr D hopes these projects will help students with future careers.

“It’s giving them some direction, especially at this age. If we can give something to think about now, then that will help set them up for the future.” Bethlehem School principal Brian Field says Mr D’s commitment to the school is second to none. “A lot of people don’t show as much initiative as Darrell.”

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Lower speeds proposed for schools The Government is proposing to reduce speed limits to a maximum of 40 km/h around urban schools and 60 km/h around rural schools. “Our kids should have the freedom to walk and cycle to school and feel safe doing so,” says Associate Transport Minister Julie Anne Genter. “Many parents would like their kids to get to school independently, but

are understandably concerned about fast moving traffic near their school “Safer speeds around schools is proven to make streets safer, more attractive and more accessible for children to walk and cycle. “On busy urban arterials and rural roads, lower speeds would primarily operate during drop-off and pick-up time only, using electronic variable speed limits signs.”

Waihi Beach readies for freedom campers A campers’ service hub planned for Waihi Beach will be up and operating by Christmas – but seven kilometres and eight minutes driving time down the road at Bowentown.

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The arrival of KiwiCamp at Waihi Beach was delayed earlier this year while the council negotiated with concerned locals over the most suitable location of the facility. The WBOPDC is one of 30 local authorities nationwide to get $200,000 from the Ministry of Business and Innovation and Employment for KiwiCamp – a measure aimed at easing community annoyance at freedom campers flooding Waih Beach over summer. KiwiCamp facilities are a clean and modern ablution block with secure overnight parking and all the services travellers need but don’t want to pay a lot of money for. It provides cooking and dishwashing facilities, laundry facilities, waste and recycling options, and wireless internet and

device charging. “The KiwiCamp installation is expected to arrive on site at the Bowentown Domain carpark in Seaforth Road during the week of December 9 so it will be ready for use by Christmas,” says Western Bay District Council’s Peter Watson. Anyone can access the facility’s services provided they have pay-as-you-use digital key system called KiwiCash. Digital Keys will be available for purchase for $5 at all five Council area offices in t Western Bay from the beginning of December. KiwiCash is a smart way of accessing KiwiCamp facilities anywhere in New Zealand. Freedom campers wishing to camp overnight in the carpark must still comply with Council’s Freedom Camping Bylaw which requires any vehicle to be self-contained and only stay for a maximum of three nights in any four-week period. Complying vehicles must stay within approved areas at 47 freedom camping sites across the district. The WBOPDC employs a security firm fro October to March to ensure compliance with the bylaw.

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Bay Oval simply the best Twelve thousand kilometres away in a London office, young English cricket fans were in awe of a place they called “Mount Maaanganoooeee” – a new international cricket arena where their national team was being put to the sword by the New Zealand Black Caps. The world was suddenly talking about Kelvin Jones’ Bay Oval and its emergence as an international cricketing destination. In that office on the other side of the world the young fans were intrigued that fans could walk to a surf beach for a swim when the cricketers were at lunch, that you could lounge on a rug on the grass embankment in

the sun and have a beer, in your jandals and floppy hat of course. And what an occasion for the purist, what a maiden outing for the Bay Oval – picture perfect setting, five days of designer weather, a raft of records, a double century, and in the end free entry to the country’s new premiere speciality cricket venue to watch England crumble. In his wildest dreams, general manager Kelvin Jones, could not have wished for more. The Weekend Sun photographer Bruce Barnard headed down to the oval to catch some of the crowd atmosphere.

Population grows in popular spot The Coromandel population has cracked the 30,000 mark, according to the latest data from our economic consultant Infometrics. Since the 2018 census data came out in September, Infometrics has revised up its population count, and its September quarter analysis of our region now suggests a permanent Coromandel population of 31,500,

a rise of 2.3 per cent on the year earlier. “That’s significantly more people than we thought,” says ThamesCoromandel District Mayor Sandra Goudie. “Wonderful news. This shows more people want to live in our beautiful part of the world - and why wouldn’t you?” Sandra says.

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From ‘Bay of Empty’ to Bay of Plenty again “Our members are depressed, gutted,” says Nick Dredge. Nick and others fear the ruling may result in protected marine areas and blanket ‘no take’ areas at their favourite recreational spots in the Bay of Plenty - the very accessible reefs and outcrops of Okaparu,

Astrolab, Brewers, Tokoroa Plate and Schooner. “Controls on total catch and take methods would go much further to protect the bio-diversity of the area while still maintaining reasonable access for user groups like the spear fishermen,” says Nick. Their problem arises from several years of litigation where Forest and Bird and Motiti islanders battled Government and fishing interests over protection of biodiversity, fish and seabirds in the Bay of Plenty The Court of Appeal decided the Bay of Plenty Regional Council can use the Resource Management Act to safeguard the Motiti bio-diversity specific to this particular habitat, from the effects of unsustainable fishing And that may involve new rules prohibiting the taking of plants and animals, including fish and shellfish from 70 square kilometres of three marine protection areas near Motiti. “I don’t believe it was us versus them,” says Nick. “Because the islanders had just as much to lose. “I think originally the intent was to limit catch methods in these areas to line and spear. The intention was pure, just poorly thought through.” And the spear fishermen fear the Appeal Court decision will evolve into a blanket ban which is “grim news” for a recreational sport enjoying explosive growth. “About a hundred members and we’re receiving between five and ten requests a week from people looking to join.” Meanwhile the tortuous legal process continues. “Should the final Environment Court uphold the three protected marine areas near Motiti, the regional council would introduce new rules,” says BOP Regional Council’s David Phizacklea. They would

Nick Dredge uses the ocean to put food on the table. involve a complete ban on fishing in those areas. But first the rules would have to be ticked off by the Minister of Conservation And because of the unique way this decision has come about, the complex nature of the court cases, there has been no public consultation process. “Unfortunately this is not something we can change,” says David. Even though it acknowledges the areas are highly valued by fishing groups and the wider public. Forest and Bird says the talk from fishing interests in the Bay of Plenty has been out of proportion to the size of area to be protected. But it too uses emotive language. “It will help the Bay of Empty become the Bay of Plenty again,” says Forest and Bird’s Dr Rebecca Stirnemann. “Ninety-nine per cent of the of BOP will be open for fishing and just 0.76 per cent the new Motiti marine protected area.” But, as the spear fishermen understand it, the latest ruling will have significant effect on the diversity of species available for them to hunt and have access to – like the mature trevally, the large kingfish, the skipjack tuna, and the places they can go to hunt and the variety of underwater experience. “I have had some pretty incredible swims with them all – sharks, whales, seals and a couple of particularly cool experiences with local dolphins. They seek you out and play – do forward rolls and backward flips. They’re as interested in you as you are in them.” The spearfishermen may want to be heard, but it seems they will simply be told to play nicely and legally. “If the decision is upheld, we will be working with tangata whenua, fishing groups and the wider public, to make sure they nderstand the rules and why they have been put in place,” says David Phizacklea. Forest and Bird’s Dr Stirnemann understands it will be hard for some people who won’t be able to go to favourite fishing spots but the changes will mean more fish for everyone in a few years. Read the rest of the story at: www.sunlive.co.nz

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Get those dirty rats Little blue penguins at risk from predators. Photo: Melissa McLuskie.

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High praise for Bay Oval As test debuts go it hit all the right notes. Mount Maunganui’s Bay Oval became the ninth test venue in New Zealand when it hosted the Black Caps and England over five sun-soaked days from last Thursday to Monday. The match had a fairy tale ending with the Black Caps claiming a rare test victory over England on the final afternoon The Black Caps were captained by Pillans Point boy Kane Williamson who became a star at an early age at Otumoetai Intermediate and then Tauranga Boys’ College. New ball bowler Trent Boult was educated at Tauranga Intermediate and Otumoetai College to give the home crowd extra reason to be proud of the team. The rapid transformation of unused land at Blake Park to today’s Bay Oval has been remarkable. The first sod was turned on March 1, 2005. Two years later Kane hammered 131 for Bay of Plenty Under-19 in a trial run of the new pitch facilities. The visiting English cricket fans just loved being at Bay Oval and were not slow in singing their praises of the ground. NZ Cricket CEO David White shared the positive sentiments. “The facility just gets better and better every year and the people at Bay Oval have just done a

fantastic job and it is improving all the time,” he says. “The crowds have also been outstanding. “Obviously we had a large contingency from England here which helps but it has been very well supported and the weather has been stunning. “We are really delighted with how it went.” The most important 22 yards of turf at Bay Oval passed muster as well. To get such a high standard of playing and practise pitches so early in the season is highly encouraging for the future allocation of tests. David says as it is November the pitch was still a little on the slow side but it was a good effort to get a wicket up to the standard prepared. “The ground is still developing and maturing. “It was a really tough test match and both teams have bowled well. It has been a great success.”

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Helpers need help too Salvation Army Tauranga corps officer Francis Vemoa with a handful of the gifts being handed out to parents in need at the Christmas grotto next month.

The Tauranga Salvation Army is bracing for a busy Christmas as it seeks to provide shelters, food and gifts for children. Tauranga Corps officer Francis Vemoa says their service makes life easier for vulnerable people at this time of year. He urges people to donate to the Christmas appeal. Over the Christmas period last year, the Army provided accommodation for 34 families and handed out 250 food parcels in the Bay of Plenty region. Francis expects this year to be even busier. “A lot of people come to us when they have reached rock-bottom. It can be very difficult for parents to explain to their children: ‘we don’t have anything for you this Christmas’.” Volunteers will double their hours next month to sort donated gifts and put together food parcels. “It gets pretty crazy, but we just get on with it,” says volunteer Sue Leaver.

“Last year an elderly couple filled up a car with food several times and dropped it off to us.” Tauranga hosts a Christmas Grotto from December 18-20 in the Army’s social hall, where struggling parents can pick up gifts for free. In past years, teenagers have missed out on gifts but there has been plenty of toys for younger children. Donations of sports gear and toiletries for teens, plus food and financial donations will help. The Army is expecting more than 1800 Kiwis to spend this Christmas in one of its transitional or social houses across the country. On top of that, volunteers will organise more than 15,000 food parcels for those in need. The Army also runs Gifts of Hope after Christmas to help with school uniforms, budgeting, food parcels and emergency accommodation. The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal runs until December 20. Donations can also be made online at: www.salvationarmy.org.nz/christmasappeal Emma Houpt

A better bus system that will save rates It’s easy to forget that Tauranga’s Bay Hopper is run by BOP Regional Council and not TCC. Last month, Parliament enacted legislation that allows regional councils to transfer the running of local bus services to their city council cousins. Broadly, BOPRC’s responsibility is to manage the environment. Their jurisdiction covers over 12,000km2 from Waihi Beach to beyond Te Kaha and down to the Napier-Taupo Road. In addition to running Tauranga’s buses, they are responsible for buses in Rotorua and the Eastern Bay. I often hear from residents about

route and timetable suggestions as well as public transport generally. Many times, I have to refer them to BOPRC as TCC only puts in bus stops but has no control over where the buses go, when they go, nor how many there are. Government has acknowledged that the division of public transport between councils can be inefficient and slows down change. It makes sense for a local council to run the local bus service for local residents. It helps the ratepayer too; transferring the public transport targeted rate from the BOPRC column up to the TCC column on your rates invoice will save you

money. Councils are required to have a net-debt-to-revenue ratio of less than 250 per cent. The extra revenue from fares and NZTA subsidies will push that ratio down, reducing the need to increase rates as TCC borrows for essential infrastructure. Correction from last week: The 2019 Ratepayers Report is based on Council’s 2017/18 annual report; the effects of the 2018 by-election won’t be seen till 2020.

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Waste warriors hit the beaches Brenna Roband has spent four years running beach clean-ups in Tauranga, and collected about 284 kilograms of waste. The Tauranga local, who works as a freelance event manager, says she’s never been afraid to get her hands dirty and is just trying to do her bit. This weekend she’s holding a clean-up at Mount Main Beach to give the area a spruce-up before the “hectic summer rush.” She’s calling on the community to spare an hour next Sunday to help out. Brenna is hoping for a good turnout with more than 800 people expressing interest on Facebook. “There will be lots of waste because there hasn’t been a clean-up that way for quite some time.” According to Brenna, the “pinch spots” for rubbish in the area are Moturiki Island (Leisure Island), Mount Drury Reserve and the dunes.

“The beaches themselves are looking a lot better than they used to, but there is more rubbish hiding in the dunes. “Volunteers need to be careful they aren’t doing any damage to the dunes when picking up rubbish, but that’s where a lot of it collects.” Brenna is also always astounded about how many cigarette butts are picked up during the beachclean-ups. “They are atrocious. People think just because they are small they will not have an impact. A lot of them are found near rubbish bins too.” Rubbish collected by volunteers at every beach clean-up is audited by Brenna on-site. “We don’t just collect waste - we break it down to glass, cardboard and all of that,” says Brenna.

How to join the clean up crew The event is being held on Sunday, December 1, from 3pm to 5.30pm. It will be based at the bottom of Mount Drury. Waste that can be recycled is separated from the waste that will need to go to landfill Out of the 284 kilograms of waste collected from beach-clean

ups in the past four years, 41 per cent of it has been recycled. Waste is then dropped to a local transfer station free of charge, thanks to support from the Tauranga City Council. Cleaning equipment will be provided. For more information, email: projectsbybren@gmail.com or Facebook search ‘Projects by Bren’.

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Brenna Roband is organising a beach clean up at Mount Main Beach this weekend. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

Street Use and Public Places Bylaw 2018

Proposed revocation of begging and rough sleeping provisions Council is proposing to remove provisions from the Street Use and Public Places Bylaw 2018, which currently prohibit begging and rough sleeping in public places within 5m of retail premises in defined commercial areas in Greerton, Mount Maunganui and the city centre.

Note: these provisions are not enforced by the police, and council staff do not have the power to issue infringements or forcibly remove individuals who are breaching the bylaw without a Court Order.

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Why is Council proposing to remove the provisions? • Council considers that a bylaw is not the most appropriate way to address the perceived problem in relation to begging and rough sleeping in Tauranga. • Council acknowledges that the current bylaw may have contributed to sending a message to the community that intimidatory behaviour is not acceptable around retail premises, but considers that this message can be delivered in ways other than through a bylaw. • The underlying issues that cause begging and rough sleeping should be addressed

through collaboration with local social agencies and homelessness service providers, along with central government, rather than through a bylaw. • There are other provisions in the current street use bylaw that address behaviour sometimes associated with begging and rough sleeping, such as obstructions in public places, and these provisions will remain. • Threatening or offensive behaviour in public places is an issue for the Police, covered under the Summary Offences Act.

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Tauranga woman Angelique Ensor is putting her body on the line as she takes on the challenge to complete the Taupo Half Ironman on 7 December – and it’s all for a good cause.

and generally improve their quality of life by boosting mood and self-confidence. It’s something Ensor sees time and again with her own clients at a weekly walking group she runs in Mount Maunganui. “For a number of clients, the walking group is more than exercise. It’s about social interaction and getting out of The supportive care nurse for the the house. Cancer Society is on a mission to “There’s something really raise awareness about the benefits of empowering and positive about exercise for people living being part of the group. It’s different with cancer. to a support group. There’s a side-byShe’ll also be raising funds for the side aspect from doing it together.” Cancer Society’s Wellness Grant, Ensor completed the Tinman which can be used by clients who Triathlon on 10 November in need support to access wellbeing preparation for the gruelling Half programmes and services. Cancer Society nurse Angelique Ironman challenge. Encouraging clients to get “I had few tough moments on Ensor is on a mission to raise more active is something Ensor is awareness about the benefits of the bike and run, and thought of passionate about. “Exercise has huge benefits for exercise for people living with cancer. some of our clients. They helped pull me through. And as I ran past people with cancer. It can help the Coffee Club cafe where our walking group all meet ease the side effects of treatment, help people recover more quickly from surgery, improve sleep and appetite every Monday after our walk, I thought of them all.”

Kind Kiwis get books to the Solomon’s It all started last year when I visited the Solomon Islands and went to a school with a library but no books. The children were so eager to learn and they read anything they could get their hands on, even rubbish in the street. On my return home I talked with The Weekend Sun’s reporter Hunter Wells who was keen to share the story. The response from the people and schools of Tauranga was amazing and over the course of this year we have received thousands of books,

school journals, art supplies and even lovely new teddy bears to send to the children. As I have heard from many people who have sent books to the Pacific Islands the biggest hurdle is getting them there but when I was in the Solomon’s I was very lucky to meet Craig Wrigglesworth a manager for Fletcher Construction and I told him about the empty school library, he said: “Jan you get the books and we will get them there for you”. Aren’t Kiwis great! Always willing to help and with that Kiwi ‘can-do’

attitude which also extended to Ian and Shane at Kent Valley Truck Rentals at Gate Pa who waived the hire fee for the truck to transport the books to Auckland last week. Soon the books will be on a container on their way to fill up that empty school library. On behalf of the kids I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved in this project.

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Coastal restoration specialist Greg Jenks and Te Puke Forest and Bird chairperson Carole Long in the dunes near the Mount. Photo: Bruce Barnard. How can the community help take care of Tauranga dunes? Greg puts it simply. “Keep off the plants. We need to take particular care of the plants on the foredunes to stop sand from blowing inland. They are doing a really important job. “And please don’t light fires near dry dune plants.” Forest and Bird Tauranga volunteer Kate Loman-Smith says the purpose of the field trip is to educate people on the power of sing nature as a tool to restore dunes. “It’s a much cheaper and more permanent option. Sea walls need replacing often,” she says. “We as humans are good at implementing big-budget, engineered solutions to problems - but in this case, the plants are the answer.” The field trip begins at 10am on Sunday, December 8, outside Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club. For booking information, contact Kate Loman-Smith on: 021 657 344 or: katelomansmith@gmail.com

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Forest and Bird Tauranga is hosting a field trip starting outsi e Papamoa Domain next Saturday, where Greg will speak about the importance of restoring dunes. Greg was involved in the development of Coast Care Bay of Plenty in 1995, following its establishment the year before. Ever since he has been planting native species back into New Zealand dunes. He says for hundreds of years New Zealand coastal margins were destroyed by human activity and it has been Coast Care’s job to help revive them. “All we are doing is restoring the plants that were here originally, before human settlement. Over the years, we have found these native plants possess amazing capabilities.” The Kowhangatara, Pingao, Hinarepe and Waiuu-atua are all indigenous salt-tolerant plants that have been planted along Mount Maunganui and Papamoa dunes. Greg says the plants help sand accumulate on beaches and bind it together. This also prevents sand from blowing inland, which can contribute to beach and dune erosion. “All the dunes in the Bay we have planted have all been building up sand because we have planted those four native plants. “On the other hand, beaches that haven’t been restored are still eroding,” he says. More than one million dune plants have been planted in the Bay of Plenty over 25 years, with the help of about 3500 Coast Care volunteers. Dunes provide a natural protection of the land from the sea and mean people living near the beach will be safe from erosion, Greg says. He says they are also home to the New Zealand Dotterel and New Zealand Fairy Tern, which are both at threat from extinction.

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Raising funds for the RSA, NZ Warbirds Association, and Starship Foundation the initiative is the brainchild of Travel Managers Group Broker Melanie Salisbury, who plans and escorts aviation tours to Australia and the UK through her business Aviation Tours NZ. The major fundraiser will see a poppy and star flown around New Zealand for three weeks. It will be added to at each destination to create an impressive piece of artwork. Donations will also be collected along the way and a welcome party and event in each destination on the route will await. The first sector for the flight has already bee confirmed, with the CEO’s of Classic Flyers New Zealand and Gisborne Aviation Preservation Society, Andrew Gormlie and Roger van der Zanden, piloting a Harvard carrying the poppy and star from Tauranga to Gisborne on April 5.

“It’s all about bringing the local community and schools together to raise funds and support those who fought for our freedom, as well as those who are dealing with illness and challenges presently too,” explains Melanie. The flight will also help keep aviation history alive through the NZ Warbirds Association. The project started this month to align with Armistice Day and will continue to ANZAC Day on April 25, with no shortage of opportunity for involvement. “We are in desperate need of those who can crochet or knit that could help create poppies or stars to sell,” says Melanie. “There are also opportunities for businesses interested in sponsorships, or those able to help raise funds to support us which could be as simple as a morning tea at the office or weekend car wash,” she says Anybody interested in being involved in the project can visit: www.poppyflight.co.nz or contact Melanie on: melanie@aviationtoursnz.com

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Emma van de Molen from Downtown Tauranga, Tauranga City Councillor Tina Salisbury, and artist Karolina Ferbei.

Getting Christmas started in Red Square A life size advent calendar is set to open this Sunday in Tauranga’s Red Square. The Downtown Tauranga initiative showcases 24 local charities and artists who have contributed to the communitydriven project. Downtown Tauranga representative Emma van de Molen says the purpose of the calendar is to “celebrate the magic of Christmas and the amazing work these charities do in Tauranga”. Each day from Sunday, December 1, a display will be revealed to members of the public. This will run up until Christmas Eve.

The freestanding wooden advent calendar is two metres high and each charity and artist has created individual displays. One of the artists involved is Karolina Ferbei, whose displays will be revealed on Monday, December 16. She can’t share what her display looks like but reiterates “it’s definitely something Christmassy”. Bay of Plenty Choir Vocal Chords will be singing at the opening and deputy mayor Larry Baldock will also be present. Charity Homes of Hope will be opening the first box on Sunday, where they will also be handing out bottles of bubbles to children. The Incubator has also got stuck into the

project, with its creation being revealed on Thursday, December 5. Tauranga City Councillor Tina Sailsbury says she’s stoked to see a project like this opening up downtown. She hopes it will encourage members of the public to give back to the charities involved. “Christmas is a time to be able to give to each other, but these are charities that are giving to our families and community every day throughout the year,” she says. “It’s great to raise their visibility in the city and even give people the opportunity to give to them.” The calendar has been designed by Black Chilli Design and sponsored by Tauranga City Council.

Smoke not toxic says council Smoke from a large fire in Mount Maunganui is from untreated timber, so is ‘not toxic’, says Tauranga City Council. The fire was at timber recycling centre Goodwood on Tip Lane, near Truman Lane in Te Maunga. Goodwood lease the land that is designated for resource recovery from the Tauranga City Council. The business recovers untreated timber diverting it from landfill, the majority of the wood they source is from pack house fruit bins and not toxic, says a Tauranga City Council spokesperson. Fire and Emergency New Zealand received multiple calls to flames and black smoke coming from the business on Monday.

Northern fire communications shift manager John Ditmer says they received calls of a large fire endangering a building. He says it reached “third alarm level”, which means multiple fire appliance were needed to battle the blaze. “It was pallets and a truck on fire. “We had multiple crews battling the fire and providing protection. Crews arrived at the fire at 5:20pm and left at 11:30pm once the fire was out, in total 26 appliances were called to the scene. A fire investigator has been at the scene this morning to try and determine the cause of the fire Police have attended the scene this morning as well. A police spokesperson says it is unclear whether the fire is suspicious at this point.

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Quick action saves snorkeller Local diver James is giving credit to the Mount Maunganui lifeguards for saving his life on Sunday. James was snorkelling near the end of Moturiki Island when a strong current pushed him into the blowhole area by the rocks, says the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service Facebook page. The backwashing current, fuelled by a rising one-metre swell, quickly dragged him under. “I cramped up and just couldn’t get out of it,” says James to the Mount Maunganui lifeguards. “I had my hand up and I was calling out help and just as I went under, I looked up and saw a pink board coming towards me. “I was pretty glad to see it!” MMLS Lifeguards Doug Miller

and Paul Barron were part of a masters group going for a cruisy Sunday paddle when they heard James yelling. “I could see he was taking on water and he was starting to climb the ladder – both arms were up and he was yelling,” says Doug. “We were a little distance away and once we realised he was yelling out ‘help’, we got over there pretty smartly. We used the board and ski and got him up and out of the water. “There was a bit of swell in there and it was tricky turning around but we managed to get him to safety and called for the IRB.” Patrol captain Fergus Rieger quickly launched an IRB and headed out to pick James up, then lifeguards assessed and checked Hames in the new club to make sure he was okay to go home.

A very grateful James was impressed with the response. “They came over to me pretty fast. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t have got out of it – I felt my legs go and they just stopped kicking.” It was part of a busy day, amid hot sunshine at the Main Beach, which included a first aid call-out near the top of Mauao, which Paul and Doug were also involved in, as part of a larger team coordinating the response, says the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service Facebook page. “As well as plenty of beachgoers, there was also a beach volleyball tournament, junior surf, IRB training with Omanu and Papamoa, and the start of the Mount’s rookie programme.”

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Making the most of Monmouth Together with InSitu Heritage, Tauranga City Council has developed a conservation plan for the Monmouth Redoubt Reserve, located at the northern end of The Strand in Tauranga. This plan will guide how the council manages and develops this unique heritage place, in particular, the profile of the banks and ditches, as well as adjacent trees and vegetation. It will also ensure public access and appreciation of the site. The development of the conservation place started mid-2018 and in the meantime, the council has worked closely with key stakeholders, such as the adjacent residents, iwi and various Monmouth Redoubt Reserve is in for some special partners to ensure that their feedback and ideas were attention from the Tauranga City Council. considered in the final plan the Waikato. The redoubt was built on top of the “It is vital to take care of this reserve as it provides important historic values relating to serval time periods archaeological features of the earlier settlement at Taumatakahawai. in Maori and Pakeha histories,” says Tauranga City This reserve is also unique in New Zealand due to Council’s manager of spaces and places Mark Smith. its location adjacent to the city centre, which provides “It is also appreciated as a green space, for its excellent opportunities for public appreciation, landscape and views over the harbour, Matapihi and interpretation and heritage tourism. views to Mauao. That makes it a popular destination for the local community as well as tourists – it is even Next steps mentioned in the Lonely Planet Guide.” Now that the conservation plan is completed, the The purpose of the conservation plan is to ensure council can take the next steps in the management that the archaeological and historic features are of the reserve. These include the development of a conserved for present and future generations to enjoy. detailed design for green retaining wall systems and a boardwalk on the east side, removal of trees in order to Significance to Taurang build the boardwalk and to conserve the visible profile The Monmouth redoubt was built in 1864 by the of the ditch, and the application for an archaeological 43rd Monmouthshire Light Infantry Regiment after arriving in Tauranga as part of the military force. authority to carry out these works. Their task was to block supplies being sent from The trees that will be removed, will be replaced by Tauranga in support of the Maori King forces in four large native trees in the Wharepai Domain.

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hours a day, seven days a week from December 26 until January 6, 2020. Councillor Steve Morris is in support of the bans. “I believe this is in the public interest just over this period of time. It does give our residents a break from what is a very active period of time in our community. “It also enables law enforcement to conduct their business efficiently as well so I speak in support of the motion.” From September 29, 2019 until April 5, 2020 the beach from Tweed Street to Sandhurst Drive has a liquor ban from 9pm until 7am. A map of the liquor ban areas along the coastal strip. Tauranga City Council general manager, regulatory and compliance, Barbara Dempsey says

they want to make sure everyone feels safe in the city. “The liquor bans were put in place to curb alcohol-related incidents and the antisocial behaviour. The Police were also in favour of more powers to help them address alcohol related issues.” There are also some temporary alcohol free areas during events over the summer season. Fergusson Park has a liquor ban between 10am December 31, 2019 and 6am January 1, 2020. During the Bay Dreams festival all public places between Girven Road, part of Gloucester Road to the end of Truman Lane are alcohol free from 10am January 1 to 6am January 3, 2020. More information about the alcohol free areas can be found on the council website.

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our children and community.” Pam is a bubbly, effervescent, well-spring of joy and positivity! Along with her professionalism and multi-talents, Pam serves in both the office and in the homes. She regularly cuts the children’s hair – always as directed by them in the most up-to-date styles. Her flair for events, communications and creativity is second to none. Two years ago David Walker came along to help tidy the grounds and trim trees… And he’s never left. He quickly offered to help with some general repairs around Homes of Hope and, ‘nek minut’, he was servicing the children’s bicycles, mowing and maintaining our lawns and pretty much repairing anything that still had a reasonable life in it! David is a worthy successor for the wonderful Laurie Harnett who served so faithfully and was part of the Homes of Hope family until he very sadly passed away to illness in 2017. David serves ‘under the radar’ and is incredible in so many ways. Extremely humble, amazingly reliable, serving daily Helps People Society Of St Vincent De Paul Helps for four days a week. Nothing seems too much effort, and he always goes the extra mile. “If God tells me to do it, then I do it!” says David who would very much rather be mowing the lawn right now. “We are incredibly blessed to have Pam and David in the team, bringing their wonderful selves to help serve our vision and mission, amply demonstrating love in action,” says Homes of Hope CEO Hilary Price. And keep an eye out for the Homes of Hope Advent Calendar display, Day One, in Red Square kicking off this Sunday at 10.30am.

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Volunteer Pam French came to Tauranga 12 years ago and says she remembers reading about children here in our community that were “trying to eat cockroaches, because they were hungry”. “This was happening here, here in beautiful abundant Tauranga. “I knew in that moment that when I had some spare time I would volunteer to this organisation that I had already heard great things about,” she says. “Having been with Homes of Hope for 18 months, I am constantly in awe of their incredible work for

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Volunteers! The world doesn’t go round without them – they are the salt of the earth.

The Citizens Advice Bureau in Tauranga and Papamoa relies heavily on our volunteer members to empower the local community. “We have more than 60 members and they come from all walks of life, says bureau manager Kim Saunders. “They bring a vast amount of life experiences and knowledge to add to our National database:

www.cab.org.nz” Most members spend in excess of six to eight hours a week (and some many, many more hours keeping our database up-to-date), assisting the public, whether it be by phone, email or visiting the Bureau at 38 Hamilton Street Tauranga or the Community Centre in Papamoa where no appointment is necessary. “International Volunteers Day is the perfect time to express our gratitude and a huge vote of thanks to all our members – the free service that is provided on a weekly basis for the organisation

is of paramount importance to the Community of the Bay of Plenty. You all do a fabulous job.” Citizen’s Advice Bureau is always looking for new members to volunteer their time, so if you are able to research information, have patience, a good listening ear and a non-judgement attitude please contact Kim on: 07 578 1596 for more information. “We are recruiting for the March 2020 extensive training programme for both Tauranga and Papamoa and would love to hear from you,” says Kim.

How to get into volunteering We can all understand the need for volunteers, have all likely experienced the usefulness of volunteers and have probably at one point or another considered volunteering, so why not get involved? In the Bay of Plenty, there are lots of volunteering opportunities right at our fingertips With a plethora of not-for-profit organisations as well as websites dedicated to helping those in need, it’s easier than ever to get involved in your community and start giving back. If you’re keen to muck in, a great place to start is looking at the Volunteering Bay of Plenty website: www.volbop.org.nz From there, you can choose where and how you want to help, where you may be most useful and what is involved.

So whether you want to help the less fortunate, save the penguins or clean up our coastlines, there’s never been a better time to roll up your sleeves and get involved. To find out more and to get started, visit: www.volbop.org.nz

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Rock on for charity Tauranga’s Great Rock Hunt will take place this weekend in the Tauranga CBD.

Hundreds of prize rocks will be dispersed around the city as part of the fundraiser for A Day Of Magic Charity. The charity strives to provide ‘A Day of Magic’ to every Bay of Plenty local who is suffering from a terminal illness and facing end of life. Live entertainment, activities including face painting and rock searching will kick off at 11am. Hundreds of prize rocks have been donated by local businesses such as CBD Kitchen, RYE Bar & Grill, Barrio Brothers Tauranga and Robert Harris. Five gold magic rocks will be hidden around town, with one of those offering a 3000-metre tandem skydive. Registration is a gold coin donation, and registration opens at 10.30am at Red Square. For more informaiton about the event, search: ‘The Great Rock Hunt - Tauranga CBD’ on Facebook.

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Working together is key to tackling challenges When challenges present themselves, the best way to approach them is by working together. Tauranga is currently facing a whole raft of challenges with its infrastructure as it continues to grow. We are now reaching max capacity and are bursting at the seams. Our roads are severely congested, and we are running out of land for housing developments. If we are to tackle these issues effectively, we need to take a co-operative and collaborative approach. Local councils need to be able to work with each other, as well as with the central government. When councils work co-operatively, issues such as the need to expand our city limits will

be solved in a more efficient and timely manner. As local and central governments work closely together, more gets done. If MPs have an on-the-ground connection to what is happening in a city, they are more able to advocate for it at the central government level. Last week, I initiated and hosted a networking evening for the newly elected members of our three local councils. Overall, it was very well received. The evening offered an opportunity to discuss how local and central governments can engage

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Friday 29 November 2019

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Friday 29 November 2019

Delicious Christmas treats

Packaging a concern but not sustainability A partnership between leading life science company Bayer and the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation has released the insights from its inaugural Bayer Food Focus Project, taking a look into Kiwis’ eating behaviours and food consumption. The project consisted of two key parts: the first Australasian pilot study conducted by Auckland University of Technology.

Findings from the survey indicate that respondents identified the amount of plastic packaging as their top concern when making decisions to purchase food and beverages, with 42 per cent rating it as extremely or very important. However, figures dropped substantially when respondents were asked about environmental sustainability.

Flaveur Breads manager Danni Zoll and owner Nick Parker with organic cranberry fruit tarts and Christmas cake. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

Every Christmas is special at Flaveur Breads. Who doesn’t love authentic breads and pastries as part of their Christmas menu? In addition to Flaveur’s famous cranberry and pinot noir Christmas fruit tarts, this year they’re offering up a ‘to-die-for’ Christmas cake which you can sample in-store. “We also have our popular Christmas Eve Packs

which now include a centre piece loaf of Black Gold,” says Flaveur’s Nick Parker. “There are limited numbers so best order early to avoid disappointment.” Flaveur Breads is the only certified organic bakery in the Bay so customers can be assured their breads are free from residues or additives. For more information, visit: www.flaveur.co.nz or pop in store to see it all for yourself at 31 Totara Street, Mount Maunganui.

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Find out more at: www.hempfarm.co.nz The Weekend Sun has one HempFarm prize pack including one 500ml Kiwi hemp bottled oil, one 500g pure hemp seeds (grown in Canada) and one Promise Balm (made with New Zealand grown Kiwi hemp seed oil) for one lucky reader who can tell us what sort of conditions hemp is good for. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, December 3.

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MOST TRUSTED BUSINESS 2019

A winning list of businesses Throughout 2019, Most Trusted has been running the Most Trusted Business Awards in Tauranga, Whakatane, Waikato and Rotorua. Most Trusted works to maintain a detailed catalogue of trusted New Zealand businesses including maintaining industry and location lists and providing consumers with a credible place to find and locate trusted business products and services. They also run the regional Most Trusted Business Awards programme for nominated businesses. If you would like to participate next year or be reviewed to be included in the comprehensive list of trusted Tauranga companies, visit: www.mosttrusted.co.nz This year’s overall winner was Undercover Industries, who received 87 amazing reviews and votes from the Tauranga public proving their trustworthiness and quality in every job they do. Read more about them on page 41.

Category Winners

Tauranga and Overall Winner Undercover Industries Tauranga 2nd Place Overall Bay City Rentals Accountants Upshot (winners three years running) Advertising Computastyle Signs Air Conditioning HVAC-I Air

Conditioning Building Undercover Industries Building Runner-up Podlife Catering Lemongrass Catering Company

Locksmith and Related Services runnersup MWB Locksmiths Motorcycle Store Bay Ride Motorcycles Online Shopping Raw Pawz

Civil Contractors Higgins Contractors BOP

Online Shopping Runner-up TEAMLINE

New Home Build and Renovation Eireann Construction

Plumbers Laser Plumbing

New Home Build and Renovation Runner- up Oceanside Homes

Property Rentals Runner-up Propertyscouts Tauranga

Dog Care Grange Spa

Real Estate Mike Pero Real Estate Tauranga

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Property Rentals Bay City Rentals

Hair Salon Joint Winners Changing Room Hair Design & Hair Lounge

Recruitment 1st Call Recruitment

Honey Supplier Mossop’s Honey

Roofin Ironclad Roofin

Insurance Protego Insurance

School Matahui Road School

IT Services Delta Technology Solutions Ltd

Trades & Services Rockgas Tauranga (two years running)

Jeweller Hammon Diamond Jeweller Kitchens HK Kitchens

Trades & Services Runner-up Versatile Waterproofing Solution Electricians Com Elec

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Electricians Runner-up BOP Electrical

Lawyers Lyon O’Neale Arnold

Drainage Superior Drainage

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Recruitment Runner-up The Staff Room (last years overall winners)

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A trusted place for kids to learn Matahui School - a small independent school between Omokoroa and Katikati - is a place where children thrive in a stimulating and nurturing setting.

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Their recent win at the Most Trusted Business Awards saw them going home with the Most Trusted School award. “This award is a reflection of the community’s confidence and trust that we provide both an engaging environment to encourage inquisitiveness and inspire a life-long love of learning, as well as an inclusive and caring setting for our children to develop into self-assured and empathetic young men and women,” says Matahui School principal Mary Woods. “Our small class sizes promote individualised learning, which allows creativity, unique talents and self-esteem to be nurtured in each student. “There is frequent scope for hands-on inquiry, with the freedom to experiment both in class and outside the classroom, including in our native bush area. “Our award-winning outdoor education Emma Gao programme provides further opportunities and Charlotte for our students to develop self-esteem and McDonald leadership skills,” says Mary. from Matahui Matahui School offers an accepting and School. supportive environment, where values of good character are embedded in everyday life. “Recognition as the Most Trusted School for 2019 indicates that we are upholding these values that are exemplified in our teachers and students,” says Mary. For more information, visit: www.matahui.school.nz

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Mike Pero Real Estate has been recognised as one of the best options when it comes to buying or selling your home. The brand is acknowledged as a leader in marketing and with a commission structure that often comes in well below others. Mike Pero has been the choice of an increasing number of home sellers and buyers. Mike Pero recently won the Real Estate category of the Most Trusted Businesses Tauranga awards. The team at Mike Pero Real Estate are passionate about marketing your home, they

have access to all the traditional marketing mediums that you would expect but also believe they have some more innovative ways as well. “We are the only real estate company to showcase your home on national TV for free when you list your home with us reaching thousands of extra potential buyers,” says Mike Pero’s Megan Benson. “We want to work with our customers to deliver the perfect outcome in all cases – so if it can be done, it will

be done!” Today Mike Pero Real Estate is one of the fastest growing real estate companies in New Zealand, opening a new real estate office, since it’s first office opened every 45 days. With close to 60 offices located from the far north to Invercargill, and more than 200 licensed real estate agents, they have representation across New Zealand. The team can be contacted anytime on: 0800 500 123, email: info@mikepero.com or call the local award winning Tauranga office on: 07 578 2222.

Technology help you can comfortably trust Delta Technology Solutions was founded in 2002 with the primary goal of delivering holistic end to end solutions and remediation services to protect small to medium businesses and end-user devices 24/7 anywhere around the world. The primary difference which defines Delta is their highly efficient data management framework which allows us to effectively establish patterns of operations and to ensure customer requirements and problems are quickly detected and resolved. Delta Technology recently won the IT Services category at the recent Most Trusted Business Awards. Delta’s SIEM, SOAR Security framework along with 24/7 performance monitoring solutions ensure customers’ sites are secure, protected and running in an optimised, efficient state Delta’s protection services are designed for all end users to be the ultimate solution for

remote management, monitoring and active protection for all customers. New threats are compromising more end points than ever before, to the point where going online, opening a file or email attachment becomes a risk. Their new ActiveEDR is the only Endpoint Protection solution you will ever need because it defends your computer, or server against threats, ransomware, password theft, and file-less executions, at every stage of the threat lifecycle. Their EDR solution can catch and destroy these threats and can then roll back your computer to a pre-infected state should you be unwittingly compromised. A must have for both business and end-users in today’s rapidly changing and unpredictable online world. Delta’s dedicated team work tirelessly 24/7 to ensure that customer sites and end users are effectively protected - Delta is safeguarding the way we work, live and play online.

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Jewellers you can trust Trust is a vital factor when it comes to buying jewellery and Hammon Diamond Jeweller hugely value the reputation for trust and integrity earned more than 70 years in the jewellery industry.

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The boutique, located in the heart of Downtown Tauranga, stocks a wide range of diamonds, gems and jewellery, exclusive brands such as Karen Walker jewellery, Swarovski Crystal and Jewellery. Premium watch brands include Seiko and Michel Herbelin, as well as Ice-Watch. Hammon Diamond Jeweller recently won Most Trusted

Alexandra Hammon Elliott and Julie Hammon. Jeweller at the Most Trusted Business Awards. Full service watch and jewellery repairs are provided, including remodelling, pearl rethreading, jewellery valuations, watch batteries and more.

Their family owned business, managed by Julie Hammon and Alexandra Hammon Elliott, is very aware of the need to stay relevant in such changeable times, that’s why they are so passionate about exceptional customer service. Julie says that while current business trading conditions in the CBD are challenging and difficult due to the many factors around its redevelopment, it is vital that locals keep up the support and patronage of CBD businesses. “The need to attract new and innovative stores into the city centre will add to the many established and boutique offerings that enjoy their niche in the CBD, Hammon Diamond Jeweller included,” says Julie.

Are you currently looking for work? 1st Call Recruitment is a multi-award winning and accredited recruitment agency that is 100 per cent New Zealand owned and operated. It recently won the Recruitment category at the Tauranga Most Trusted Business Awards. The business offers world class recruitment services across all temporary and permanent recruitment solutions. A large team of passionate, driven and qualified recruitment experts are leaders within the industry. They can assist with finding your next career challenge or support your business to source and select only the best talent from around the globe. High volume temporary recruitment solutions along with technical and senior level permanent placements are areas of expertise. With locations across the country in Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, you can see why the largest and most reputable business in New Zealand chooses

to align with 1st Call Recruitment as its preferred recruitment provider. Talk to your nearest 1st Call Recruitment office today or visit the website for the latest selection of jobs and recruitment news.

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MOST TRUSTED BUSINESS 2019

Big win for Undercover Industries Undercover Industries is topping off a hugely successful 2019 by winning the Most Trusted Overall Business of 2019, with 87 amazing customer reviews from the Tauranga public providing evidence of trustworthiness and quality in every job they do. Undercover Industries create unique, custom, made-to-measure aluminium pergolas. Undercover uses high grade structural aluminium extrusion and top-quality components, which are then manufactured by qualified fabrication engineers in its high-grade facilities right here in Mount Maunganui. The Most Trusted Business

The team at Undercover Industries. Awards were fiercely competitive in 2019 with 1594 reviews and separate divisions with Undercover Industries topping them all, taking out the top prize. “We are so proud to win not only the Most Trusted Business 2019 in our category, but the top in the Tauranga region and the top over all the regions,” say owners Shannon and Gavyn Burns. “We wouldn’t have the amazing reviews we have without our amazing team behind Undercover.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank our amazing team Ezra, Mitch and Bronwen! “We will continue to strive to deliver nothing but the best Undercover solutions for your home, with the best service.” Check out the wonderful reviews, call into the showroom or book your free design and quote, to secure your Undercover Solution this summer. For more information, visit: www.undercoverindustries.co.nz

Plenty of industry experience to share Eireann Construction Ltd is a local, family-owned-and-operated construction company, founded by director Steve Fitzpatrick, who has more than 20 years’ experience in the construction industry and is a Licensed Building Practitioner. Eireann Construction Ltd services Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty region, project managing any development (new home builds, renovations/ extensions, commercial projects) from beginning to end, with open communication and transparent pricing, delivering impeccable results to their clients every time. The experience, knowledge and attention to detail of the team at Eireann Construction Ltd is very apparent in the quality, high standard workmanship and finish of every project they complete. Recently awarded the regional gold and category winner of the Registered Master Builders House of The Year award (category $600k - $750k), gold

Eireann Construction service Tauranga and beyond. reserve finalist of the national House of The Year award and most recently, awarded the Most Trusted Business award (Industry Winner: New Home Build and Renovation) is testament that Eireann Construction Ltd is at the top of its game. “We would like to thank each and every one of our clients for voting for us as their Most Trusted Business,” says Steve.

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The perfect Christmas gift It’s important to keep a good relationship with your neighbours and with Christmas just around the corner there’s a way to give a thoughtful gift to your neighbours while also treating yourself. Machinery and Powertool Centre and Power Tools and Servicing now stock battery-powered gardening equipment – from chainsaws to blowers, lawnmowers to weedeaters and everything in between. As the weather gets nicer, the days start earlier and finish later, people want to be outside and enjoying their gardens. But not all neighbours are early birds and may not appreciate the sound of a lawnmower starting up on a Sunday morning. Machinery and Powertool Centre and Power wTools and Servicing Makita range includes batterypowered gardening equipment for clean, green outdoor maintenance. With low noise, environmentally friendly gardening equipment, why wouldn’t you want to get out and get your outdoor living space ready for summer? Makita’s cordless outdoor power equipment is petrol and oil free, starts instantly and reduces the amount of maintenance required to keep your outdoor equipment in tip-top shape. So whether you’re buying for you or someone else, Machinery and Powertool Centre in Mount Maunganui and Power Tools and Servicing in Tauranga can make your eco-friendly, neighbourloving gardening dreams come true.

REINZ not surprised LVRs on hold "This week’s announcement from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to keep LVRs at their current level was not surprising,” says Real Estate Institute New Zealand chief executive Bindi Norwell. “In many towns and cities record median prices are being recorded, so to ease restrictions could create an uplift in the market that would be unsustainable in the long term. Additionally, all the data points to this uplift in prices continuing, with predictions of around 4 per

cent house price rises per annum for the next few years. A stable market is good for everyone, and we think keeping LVRs in their current position is a prudent approach by the Reserve Bank," says Bindi. "While lending to first time buyers is up on the same time last year there is still an argument that saving the 20 per cent deposit is difficult for many looking to get in to the property market and therefore we would like to see first time buyers considered in the future.”

N SA OW TU O RD PE AY N S

Construction industry at the top of the ladder The construction industry added 12,820 more enterprises and 45,400 more employees over the five-year period to February 2019 – the highest gains by any of the 19 industries, says Stats New Zealand. These increases reflect an average annual growth rate of 4.5 per cent for enterprises and 6.1 per cent for employees for this industry over the past five years. This is more than double the corresponding growth rates (2 and 2.7 per cent, respectively) for all industries combined for the same period. “In the year to February 2019, the construction industry added 3.9 per cent more employees – the

second-highest increase among all industries, both in number and percentage,” says business register manager Mary Reid. At February 2019, there were 65,320 enterprises in the construction industry overall, engaging 177,000 employees. Of these, 21,650 enterprises were in the residential building construction industry sub-group, employing 30,300 people.

“Residential building construction had 52.4 per cent more employees than five years ago, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 8.8 per cent over the five-year period to February 2019,” says Mary. The number of new residential buildings consented during the past five years (to August 2019) had a similar growth pattern, with the number of consents rising at an average annual rate of 8.2 per cent. The non-residential building construction sub-group, which mainly covers commercial and industrial buildings, had 13,300 employees engaged at February 2019. This follows an average annual growth rate of 5.1 per cent over the past five years

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Compensation for unsatisfactory real estate agent experiences

Consumers can now seek compensation, up to $100,000, for loss due to unsatisfactory conduct by a real estate agent through The Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal (Disciplinary Tribunal).

a finding of unsatisfactory conduct has been made. Unsatisfactory conduct that may be considered for compensation could be licensees not disclosing problems with a property or misleading advertising that causes a consumer to suffer loss. Kevin says REA is pleased to report that the conduct of real estate agents continues to improve. A record low of 296 complaints were received in the last year and findings of unsatisfactory conduct have reduced by 35 per cent over the last three years to 102. For more information, consumers can visit: www.rea.govt.nz, email: info@rea.govt.nz or phone: 0800 367 732.

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biggest financial decisions New Zealanders ever make. It can be a complex and stressful process and, unfortunately, in rare circumstances things can go wrong. “The introduction of compensation for unsatisfactory conduct will improve the ability for consumers to seek redress for losses suffered.” Until now, the Disciplinary Tribunal, which is part of the Ministry of Justice, could only order compensation when a licensee was found guilty of the more serious finding of misconduct REA’s Complaints Assessment PALM SPRINGS Committees will now be OFFICE able to refer SALES a case to the Disciplinary Tribunal to consider awarding compensation when

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Getting a great clean

Apprentice of the Year loves 'fixing stuff' Fitting and machining apprentice Perrie Thomas was named the Apprentice Training New Zealand Apprentice of the Year 2019 at an awards ceremony in Hamilton last week. The prize celebrates an apprentice who demonstrates high performance in their work, a great attitude, is proactive on the job and enjoys what they do. Reporoa-based Perrie, 20, is in the second year of his apprenticeship, and works in the Rotorua factory of Hayes International, specialists in the design and manufacture of roll forming machinery to produce roofing and wall cladding, and other metalworking equipment.

Factory manager John Hornfeck is immensely proud of his apprentice, who he says is a quick learner who always takes the time to listen and learn from those around him. "Perrie is a keen young man who is willing to try anything we do within the company. He puts his hand up. He’s awesome, everything he does is 110 per cent. He’s just a marvellous young man," John says. This is the second year of the awards for ATNZ, a not-for-profit group training organisation that employs more than 360 engineering apprentices and places them with host companies around New Zealand.

Wash Rite Bay of Plenty will get the job done right.

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The team specialise in exterior house cleaning and washing, roof cleaning and washing, driveway and concrete path cleaning solutions and building cleaning and washing. They can also clean solar panels, windows, decks and fences, guttering and spouting, dairy sheds and can help with pest and insect control. And there’s no need to commit right away – Wash Rite has an online portal where you can request a personalised quote easily. So what are you waiting for? For more information and to book, visit: www.washrite.co.nz/taurangabay-of-plenty

National will improve housing options for Kiwis - O'Connor National will look to improve our social housing stock so that homes are the right size, in the right place and of the right quality for New Zealanders to live in, National’s Social Housing spokesperson Simon O’Connor says. "National believes that good homes build strong families. Right now, there’s an unmet need for more social

housing so that every New Zealander has somewhere warm and dry to live. "The current Government is singlemindedly obsessed with its failed KiwiBuild policy, but in its two years in office, the social housing wait list has more than doubled to over 13,000 families. "The previous Government built more than 3000 new state houses and many of the newest state houses today are from projects started by National.”

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General manager Susanne Martin says the calibre of nominees for AT NZ Apprentice of the Year was extremely high, with the judging panel convening three times before they reached consensus on the winners. However, Perrie stood out. "His was a fantastic application; it had a lot of spirit and a lot of passion in it. “He is very enthusiastic about what he does but what really sang to us was the extra responsibility he has taken on so early in his career, and it’s a real credit to him. We look forward to seeing even bigger and brighter things from him in the future," she says.

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TSB to match home lending rates TSB is again taking price out of the equation when it comes to getting a home loan - giving buyers one less thing to worry about in the leadup to Christmas. From November 27 until December 14, TSB will price match any nationally-advertised home lending rate offered by an Australianowned bank. TSB is offering this so that New Zealanders can get the best home loan rates while keeping profits

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in New Zealand. This year TSB won the Consumer NZ People’s Choice for Banking award for the third year in a row, took out the KPMG Customer Experience Excellence Award and recently had the highest customer satisfaction of any bank in New Zealand according to Roy Morgan. New Zealanders can start the application process at: www.tsb.co.nz

Signature’s stunning new Omokoroa showhome

Signature Homes’ brand new showhome in the sought-after subdivision of Omokoroa features stunning cedar and reclaimed brick cladding.

Signature Homes Tauranga and Bay of Plenty is putting the finishing touches on its newest showhome, located in the sought-after subdivision of Harbour Ridge, Omokoroa.

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Designed with modern trends in mind, the four-bedroom home features cedar and reclaimed brick cladding, and raked ceilings in the generous living areas. With an inviting entryway leading to a spacious kitchen, dining and living area, plus a separate lounge, the 234sqm home has plenty of space for the family. It is located on a north-facing site providing all-day sun with stunning views of the harbour, from Omokoroa through to Mount Maunganui. A standout feature is the covered outdoor area, providing ample space for entertaining no matter the weather. The living areas are serviced by a designer kitchen complete with Bosch appliances. Finished with inviting and natural tones, the interior design complements the surrounding landscape with its feature wallpaper, engineered timber flooring, fully tiled bathrooms and an ensuite with bifold windows opening to a private garden, creating a lovely oasis. With sites available in Omokoroa and across the Bay of Plenty ready for you to build your new home on, Signature Homes has the best building guarantees in the country and hundreds of happy homeowners across the Bay. A visit to the showhome will showcase the quality you can expect when you build with Signature Homes. The new showhome is located on the corner of Stingray and Ridge Drive, and will open to the public on December 4, after which it will open Wednesday to Sunday from 1pm to 4pm. For more information, phone: 0800 102 105 or visit: www.signature.co.nz/bayofplenty

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Take note before buying a lifestyle block Looking to make a change and get out of the city? Buying and looking after a lifestyle block might look like an easy life but buying a lifestyle property can be a complex business. There’s a lot to love about living in the country, but you need to do more preparation for buying a place there than buying a pair of gumboots and comparing the merits of ride-on mowers. What is a lifestyle block? If you’re looking for some fresh air and open space, or even just some peace and quiet away from the city, a lifestyle block can be a great option. While there’s no official parameters or land classification on what a lifestyle block is, a good rule of thumb is that the average block is just under four hectares.

might be: • How is the plumbing and septic system? Will this need to be upgraded? • Are there local schools nearby for your kids? If so, will a bus will come pick them up? • Do you get broadband and cell phone reception? Check internet providers to see if a new broadband line will be able to be set up (don't just assume that if the neighbour has the internet, you'll be able to get it as this is not always the case). • Is the property a flood risk? Check distances from local rivers and wetlands to ensure that the property is not a flood risk. More land means more responsibility, and this can be tough to maintain. Make sure that you’re up for the challenge, or that you’re able to afford help with more difficult jobs

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If you’re unsure whether a property is a lifestyle block, you can enter the address at: www.qv.co.nz and look for the ‘Building Type’. Some councils also provide this information. It’s always important to do your research when buying any kind of property, but rural ones come with a whole extra set of things to think about. Some issues to be aware of

If the property you like is being sold by a licensed real estate agent, remember that you can ask them anything you like about it. Generally real estate agents work on the seller’s behalf to get them the best possible sale price and conditions of sale. It’s important to remember this when you’re talking to a real estate agent about a property that you’re interested in.

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Rural real estate agents have special skills in this area, and they’ll be able to help you figure out what information you need to make a well-informed decision. It’s also a good idea to get your lawyer onboard early to check titles, consents and other information that you gather in the process. If you’re looking for a specific type of property or if this is an investment for you it might pay to hire a buyer’s agent.

Ask your lawyer to check the title and work out what the easements are, and how they will have an impact on your rights and responsibilities as an owner. For example, if the title allows a neighbour access to a piece of their land through your property, do you

have any right to limit the type and frequency of that access if you buy it? Be aware too that there may be ‘unofficial’ easements operating; the current owners may have an informal arrangement with their neighbours, but this may not remain when the property passes into new ownership.

Property restrictions

It might feel like you’re getting away from it all when moving out of town, but rural developments can be subject to rules that restrict what you can do. Ask your lawyer to check if there are any covenants on the property that might have an impact on a future business you may run there or any planned building projects. You don’t want to invest in an alpaca herd for your new dream property only to find that it’s not allowed to carry any livestock, or to discover that your subdivision plans are not permitted by council rules.

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A bellowing thanks Bay of Plenty Symphonia would like to say a big thank you to the people of Tauranga and surrounds for supporting our recent concert at Holy Trinity Church. More than 500 came along to hear our community orchestra which was very satisfying! We are there to bring the joy of music to the community and our players were delighted to play to such a big audience, which maybe included some who had not experienced an orchestral concert before. We hope the fact that there was no ticket price encouraged some new listeners. We very much appreciated the

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generosity of those who donated to our funds on the day and afterwards. As a registered charity the orchestra is reliant on external funding to put on our concerts and this event generated a very useful contribution towards our expenses, alongside funding from our major supporters – TECT, Tauranga City Council and Lion Foundation. Thanks also to Weekend Sun and SunLive for their great help in promoting our concerts, we are very grateful for the support received from Kathy and her team. A Jaquiery and M Gething, Bay of Plenty Symphonia.

When dealing with the Western Bay of Plenty District Council they keep producing more rules. On October 21, I went to the WBOPDC to register two sheep dog pups at three months of age. I was told I couldn’t register them until they had been checked out to see if they were working dogs. I waited three weeks and nobody came to look at the pups. I went back in to check on progress. I was told I had to pay the full price (there was only eight months to pay) for the working dogs and they would adjust the fee next July. So they are holding my money and no interest and don’t give a refund. They will adjust the price next year when I register my working dogs. V Brazier, Tauriko.

Take it to the people

Andrew Hollis has been ostracised by the Mayor and members of the Tauranga council. This needs to be looked at and quickly dealt with. Hollis got 7500 votes yet he has been isolated in council by the Mayor and other councillors. Remember he is there because of what he believes in, and there speaking for others that believe in the same thing. If the mayor is serious about doing the right thing by 'everybody', let's have another election and let the people speak, he won't because he already knows the outcome of a big change in Tauranga council without him! R Anderson Lower Hutt.

Learning the right way

It is to be hoped that Andrew Hollis, recently elected new Tauranga City councillor, learns that the keys to real council performance are – listen to others’ views, find ‘articles’ of persuasion and never, ever denigrate your fellow councillors. Council is not like a letters column in the local paper where citizens take pot shots at people of a different view. Councillors need to find ways to work together And while we’re talking about letter-writing The Weekend Sun welcomes letters from readers. Preference will be given to short letters (200 words maximum) supplied with full name and contact details.

Email: letters@thesun.co.nz For more letters go to www.sunlive.co.nz

contributors, R. Prince’s letter ‘Divided Council’ (The Weekend Sun, November 22, page 33) demonstrates how not to address differences in a persuasive way. He breaks away from Tenby bashing, to bash other groups and subgroups with accusations of what he does and doesn’t believe. I happen to disagree on the substance of practically everything he stands for and find his style to be that of a blunt instrument. Nowhere is this more blunt than saying, in effect, “Robson is too bright” for the rest on council and that’s why he is offside. I would put forward a different theory – that Mr Robson is actually a very divisive personality who fails to win people over with his tactics and arguments. But that’s just my opinion. M Maunder, Otumoetai.

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Equal rights for all: The myth Recent letters to The Sun have espoused an ‘equal rights for all’ theme and many responses have acknowledged the impossibility or undesirability of this idea. If you are a 65-year-old man you receive a state income, while younger people don’t. If you are a 15-year-old lass, you are not permitted to drive a car on the road, yet. As a taxpayer you pay tax at a higher rate if you earn a high income,

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compared to those with lower earnings. If you buy and sell capital items as a way of earning an income you can avoid paying any income tax. From these few examples, we can see that society, with our sanction, acknowledges and functions with - unequal rights so that the expression “equal rights for all” is simply a high minded and empty saying. I suspect that those who make it a core belief have been caught up in the seeming majesty of the phrase while not having actually thought about it. In fact, the whole idea is unachievable. Time to put it to bed, methinks. S Reid, Omokoroa.

False claims

The media has recently been awash with claims by Maori of their rights; the Tupuna Maunganui Authority’s deforestation program and the interminable Ihumatao Otuataua Stonefields occupation being pertinent examples. The media publicity seems to have accorded them some validity but they have only confirmed the avoidance or ignorance by those Maori of history. The reluctance of government or local authorities to become involved in the issues is a woeful avoidance of their responsibilities to the public. B Johnson, Omokoroa.

Team attitude needed Perpetually offended Maori or perpetually offensive Pakeha? It does not seem to have sunk in with R.Prince (The Weekend Sun, November 22, page 33) that the Treaty of Waitangi is now New Zealand law and has been since 1975. It places responsibilities on councillors. The mayor is not dividing the council. Any division in the council comes from councillors refusing to honour the Treaty and putting their own personal view ahead of working together as a council team. If there is a problem it is not Maori being perpetually offended, as suggested by R.Prince. It is ignorant Pakeha being perpetually offensive. P Dey, Welcome Bay.

Beautiful city in decline

After waiting for a bus to take me on a long-winded trip from central Mount Maunganui to Tauranga on Sunday of the long weekend I was looking forward to the entertainment downtown, as it was the arts festival. What a disappointment, it was dead. Times passed it would have been a buzz of activity. No wonder the city is dying. It was a beautiful day with an amazing waterfront but no people because there was no reason for them to be there. I found out the next day in our local paper that the entertainment was happening at the Crossing. Why? The last few years the Mount has had no fun activities either. I never used to go away over the Christmas/New year period as the Mount was so much fun with promotions, games on the beach, sands bar and lots going on every day for 10 days at Mt. Drury. Not anymore and New Year’s Eve downtown is all fenced off. It seems to me that if you want to eat out in restaurants continuously that's all there is nowadays. I McIlroy, Mt Maunganui.

Criminals and victims

Once again there is an article in the BOP Times dated November 25, 2019, with the headline 'Murderer's release a total shock'. This type of article is becoming the norm! When the hell are people going to recognise that there are both good and bad people who live in our society. It seems that the bad are given more recognition than the good. Reihana murdered his ex-partner and her new partner in cold blood, also seriously injuring her brother-in-law. Reihana was given life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 21 years. It is of no surprise that after serving only 14 years he was released on compassionate grounds because he has

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God’s perfect peace plan for our mental well-being Many, perhaps even you, are having great difficulty coping with a whole range of disappointments, griefs or failures and even wonder if life is worth living. You’ve tried many sensible and not so sensible things, but nothing provides the mental stability you crave.

Christianity has to offer in this respect: (1) Effective tools for overcoming destructive emotions; (2) A solution to guilt; (3) A solution to worthlessness and lack of identity; (4) A loving family; (5) Supernatural strength (God’s) to deal with things human resources have failed to resolve; (6) Daily purpose and activities to keep you meaningfully occupied and bring joy and satisfaction; (7) Exciting long-term hope to look forward to and to motivate you to endure life’s troubles; (8) A special restful day of the week to look forward to every week; (9) A helpful framework for understanding why the world is like it is and for believing why violence and suffering will finally end one day; (10) Wise proverbs and teachings for healthy and happy living; (11) Accountability to a loving God; (12) Power over satanic/demonic influences on the mind; and best of all; (13) The greatest leader, Saviour and role model ever – Jesus the Christ.

I want to urge you to deeply consider God’s perfect peace plan for your mental well-being. Here’s a thirteen-fold package of great things

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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg56 THE WEEKEND SUN

Farewelling Rosie O’Gradys Everything has its time and eventually that time passes. For better or for worse, things change.

a hangout for sailors, a venue for bands, a dare for stag parties and a drinking spot that stirs memories in most Tauranga pub-goers of a Ever since I arrived in Tauranga in the certain age. mid-eighties there has been a Chinese If memory serves - and it increasingly restaurant at 88 Devonport Road. doesn't these days - it started life as the Now there isn't. brainchild of Ross Shilling (now to be But in a strange quirk of fate, just as found at Totara Street) and it was called that Chinese restaurant disappeared, Crocs. Sort of a pub/nightclub. causing many a howl of horror from It even had a garden bar. Or was that yum cha lovers and devotees of their Framptons? In my mind they were spicy wontons, another Chinese one and the same place, but I'm sure restaurant opened exactly opposite someone will correct me if I've strayed across Devonport Road. into an imaginary past. And before we get on to music let Lots of top acts appeared there: Shihad me share what I know: the restaurant were there; Supergroove were there; from 88 Devonport Road is planning to every local band played there in the reopen in premises near nineties on “Five Bands the hospital, sometime for Five Bucks” days. in February or March; But enough nostalgia. the new Sichuan Style Saturday, December 7, is is a dead authentic your last chance to have a Sichuan - or sometimes Guinness and experience Szechuan - restaurant a live gig at Rosie with outlets in O'Gradys. And it's free. Hamilton and Rotorua. There will be three bands By ‘authentic’ I mean on that night, two locals that lucky food lovers and some visitors. with a hankering for Start time is 7.30pm. tripe, mung bean jelly The Carradines. salad, crunchy pig's ear, The bands... chicken gizzards, sliced pig's snout and Locals The Carradines are a threeother delicacies will rejoice. piece rock outfit playing originals in (As someone who used to drive over to the tradition of Motorhead: rocking Hamilton just to eat at Sichuan Style I guitars, solid bass, and high energy couldn't be chuffeder.) punk drumming. Also local are funk/ Okay, on to music. I assume it's pretty rap/alternative group Tryptofunk who obvious from the headline where we're release music prolifically on line (so far heading this week. four albums and an EP). Think Chilli Peppers with gangsta rap Rosie's lyrics and Nate Dogg melodies. Rosie O'Gradys, the Mount Maunganui bar on the same roundabout as Breakers, The Mount Social Club, Pizza Library and Vaudeville, is closing. There will be a final farewell bash The roots of Rosie O'Gradys stretch back into the mists of time. Or at least the 1990s. It was other places first. It has been respectable at times, disreputable at other times, Tryptofunk.

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Christmas is right around the corner – whether you like it or not – but there’s still time to get your house shining and in the Christmas spirit. If you haven’t heard, The Weekend Sun Christmas Lights Drive is coming up, but you’ve got to be in it to win it! It’s the time of year to dress your house to the twinkling, glittering nines and watch as adults and children alike trundle past and stare in awe at your impressive decorating skills. Entrants go in the draw to win some great prizes, including one of two delicious prize hampers filled with fantastic goodies. It’s free to enter and all those who do enter their decorated houses will have their addresses published on a double page Christmas Lights Drive spread in The Weekend Sun on December 13, so the community can enjoy the twinkling lights. Entries close on Tuesday, December 10, so make sure you go to: www.sunlive.co.nz to register. You can also email: debbie@thesun.co.nz, fill out

Volunteers are pledging to collect a bag of rubbish in their local community during the ‘Walk and Collect Weekend’, a Facebook event which is quickly gaining momentum and expected to exceed 1000 participants. The event encourages people to head out for a walk in their local community and collect a bag of litter during the weekend of December 7-8. The event has been organised by Auckland couple Caroline and Haydn Gray, who consider themselves ‘ploggers’. The term ‘plogging’ is used worldwide to refer to the activity of walking or jogging and collecting litter at the same time. The word itself is a combination of the Swedish word plocka (picking up) and jogging. Not only are there great environmental benefits to collecting rubbish, it’s also a great form of exercise. "It moves your body in more ways than traditional jogging. Your legs get a great workout from all the lunging and squatting and your arms also get worked when the bag gets heavy!" Beyond that, collecting litter is an activity that can make you feel like you’ve done a

Community celebration in K Valley

A free community event is being planned to celebrate the newly upgraded walking and biking paths through K Valley. The event, organised by Tauranga City Council is to celebrate the newly upgraded 6 km walking and biking path that was completed in May this year and to encourage the community to have a go on all of the tracks in the award-winning Kopurererua Valley Reserve. There will be plenty of activities to enjoy on the day. Access to the event and Kopurererua Valley is in Gate Pa via the Faulkner Street entrance to the reserve. People are encouraged to walk or cycle to get there. The fun free community event is on Sunday, December 1 from 10am – 12pm.

One of last year’s fantastic homes. the entry form below and post it to: PO Box 240, Tauranga, 3140, or drop it into our offices at Number 1 The Strand, Tauranga. The Weekend Sun Christmas Lights Drive will run from December 13, right up to December 24. For more information, and to register, go to: www.sunlive.co.nz/competitions So what are you waiting for? Get decorating!

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High energy and excitement is in store with Chalium Poppy (as Handel), conducting Messiah with Scholars Baroque Aotearoa and NZBarok.

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Be a part of a timeless piece Scholars Baroque Aotearoa is back again with the brilliant NZ Baroque Orchestra and Soloists to perform Handel’s Messiah. Now an annual tradition here, in Tauranga, ‘Mr Handel’ makes his appearance to conduct this much-anticipated performance of his greatest oratorio and seasonal favourite with the Scholars and NZBarok Orchestra. Members of this chamber choir originate from many parts of the world. They have sought and found the Scholars and come together to make one glorious voice through the universal language that is music. No other choral work has received such wide acclaim and universal acceptance.

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Stoats were introduced to New Zealand as early as 1879 to control rabbits. From very early on, stoats have had a devastating effect on New Zealand’s unique birdlife. They are found anywhere from beaches to remote high country. There’s no shortage of them

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A timeless masterpiece, Messiah demands something of all who hear it as we strive to make sense of the world in which we live. This baroque-inspired performance seeks to recreate Handel's original sound for small chamber choir and orchestra and will feature a stunning line up of New Zealand soloists – soprano Greta Claringbould, alto Laura Funaki, tenor Jeandré Le Roux, bass James Harrison and conductor Chalium Poppy. Scholars Baroque Aotearoa will be performing at St Mary Immaculate Church, corner Cameron Road and First Ave, Tauranga on December 7 at 7.30pm. Tickets can be purchased from Baycourt, Ticketek or cash at the door. For more information, visit: www.scholarsbaroque.com

in the Kaimai ranges where they are voracious and relentless hunters, with a strategy of killing everything in sight and storing the surplus for later. Friends of The Blade volunteers are doing their very best to rid the 300 hectare area at the top of Whakamarama Rd of not only stoats, but also rats and possums.

New volunteers are needed to help, so if you have a spare couple of hours once a fortnight and are keen, please give Colin a call on: 552 6771 or send a text to: 022 315 5646. It’s rewarding work, all baits are non-toxic, and all traps are the humane, instant kill variety, approved by DOC.

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Lara Corkery dressed as Elsa will be amongst the fabulous characters at this year’s Trustpower Christmas Parade.

What do pirates, dragons and Moana have in common? Disney’s Moana, fire breathing dragons and pirates will be joining Elsa and Ana on their new Frozen float, Batman in his Bat Mobile, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Santa with a surprise character helping him out on his float this year Parade manager Millie Newitt says with the countdown on to Saturday’s parade the excitement is building. “Every year the parade gets bigger and bigger and with the addition of several incredible new floats, along with Drogon, the epic fire-breathing dragon, we can’t wait to see the gasps of delight from children and the crowds on Saturday. “Richard Parker from Black Chilli Design every year amazes us with how he can turn an idea into

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an amazing float. We couldn’t do it without him!” Millie says Cosplay characters also play a large part in the parade every year. “Cosplayers really bring the parade to life with incredible costumes and characters, we love having them in the parade each year.” With more than 70 vehicles, floats,

walking groups, pipe and marching bands, dancers, cheerleaders and more, together with the Downtown Tauranga floats, this year’s parade is lining up to be the biggest yet! See you on November 30 at 11am – 12pm in Downtown Tauranga. The parade starts at the top of Devonport Road and runs along The Strand, finishing at Harington Street.

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Saturday 30 November 111 Annual Group Exhibition

Presented by The Incubator, Historic Village. 30x30cm works from the Bay’s most sought after artists on display every day until Dec 21st at The People’s Gallery.

Bay Network Singles Club

Join a social club for over 50s with weekend dining out, barbecues, potlucks, year round & annual trip away. Ph Maureen 021 112 3307, Jonathan 572 2091

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

Beginners Cold Wax Workshop

Inspiring & fun workshop for all levels of experience. 9am-12:30pm, $65. The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

Blues Rock Review

Doors open at 4pm, Black Sheep Bar & Grill, Plummers Pt Rd. Four North Island blues bands. $20. More info 07 578 6767

Christmas Social Dance

Dance Party on Sat 7 Dec, Bethlehem Hall, 239A State Highway 2, 7:30pm. BYO drink & nibbles. Strict tempo music. Everyone welcome. Ph 544 2337

Church Car Boot Sale

Last one for the year. Welcome Bay Community Church, 340 Welcome Bay Rd. Sausage sizzle. $5 per stall.

Church Fete

Saint Peters Church Fete 10am-2pm, Cameron Rd/Spring St. Many bargains, including things to eat. Car boot sale, Food stalls craft stalls etc.

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

Coridian Single Release Tour

Auckland rock four-piece Coridian take the next step in their musical evolution with new single Rite Of Passage. Voodoo Lounge 8pm. R18 $15 entry

Croquet

At Croquet Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St; Mon, Wed, Sat; 9am for 9:30 start. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232

Experience the Sound of Soul spiritual HU chant. Spiritual chat & light refreshments follow. 1:30-2.30pm Papamoa Community Centre 15 Gravatt Rd Papamoa

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

Jigsaw Library

Welcome to the St Stephens Jigsaw Library 10am-12noon. Hire: $1 for 1000+ piece, 50c under 1000 piece. Cnr Highmore & Brookfield Tce, Brookfiel

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm

Katikati Lions Moggies Market

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

Ladies Night

Classic kiwi comedy about local blokes down on their luck who decide a male strip show is the perfect way to make some quick cash! On daily until 7 Dec 8pm Baycourt www.baycourt.co.nz for tickets.

LOL Laughter Wellness

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

Mount Maunganui Society Dance

Final Sequence Dance, Sat 14th 7:30pm Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair, Sheldon’s Dance Band, Lovely Supper, Raffles. $7. Erica 576 057

Ostomy Society

Christmas picnic, Kulim Park 11am. Food supplied. Bring Thermos of hot water. Bad weather backup plan.

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

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Dinner With Legends

What if we could bring historical figures back from the dead for a dinner party, what knowledge would they impart & stories would they tell? Dance show that will captivate all ages. Baycourt 11am & 5pm.

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The first solo exhibition of lowercase g AKA Clare Birch, PrettyUgly in The Incubator Gallery, 17th Ave. Multi media visual art exhibition. Open daily until Dec 21.

Scandinavian Christmas Church Service

Christmas Service in English by Kirsten Lundquist 4pm, Evans Road

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Community Church, Papamoa. Bring a plate for social after service. Ph Hanne 07 570 6121

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 Centre Elizabeth Street West today 1pm-3:30pm & Sunday 1st 9am-3:30pm. $3 entry. Fuchsia plants for sale

Tauranga RDA 4-Hour Relay

Annual fundraising event with food stalls, cakes, coffee, raffles & spot prizes throughout the day. Papamoa Pony Club, 491 Papamoa Beach Rd 10am2pm. All welcome!

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

Bopmpbc Dec Race Day

Club Champs on today at the Thunder Valley Lake just down from the Crossing. Come & watch the boats race for trophies.

Croquet

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

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet.nz

Golf Croquet

At Croquet Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St; Tues, Thur, Sun; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Ph Nev 07 575 5121

Historic Village Market

17th Ave, 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month, 8am-12pm, wet or fine. A Bet lehem Te Puna Lions Project. Ph Bernie Allen 021 0422 612

Village Radio Museum

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

Welcome Bay Hall, indoors. Free parking, great food, coffee, crafts, kids gear, man cave supplies, fresh produce. FB WelcomeBayMarket. Ph/txt 027 334 8301, tracey.king.BOP@gmail.com

Well-Being For Women

You’re invited to join the conversation on the health & well-being of women today. 12:30-3. Ph Ingrid 021 952 690

Yoga, Private Sessions

Feel uncomfortable in a group setting? Or have special needs? I can design a class to specifically suit your needs & capabilities. Asunta 021 061 4394

Sunday 1 December Advent Carol Service

St Peter’s Chancel Choir advent procession. 7:30pm St Peter’s Anglican Church, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. Beautiful music & readings for advent. Free/koha.

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More settled weather and fishing, it’s been a good month to date. We even had a good evening trip. We went from the non happening middle ground to the Okaparus, saw some sign on a nothing mark which sometimes produces, and it did - for the 1st time in a while. Good tarakihi and a couple of snapper showed up as well, so they might be starting to move in. Bottom fishing around Brewis and Motiti has likewise been good, tarakihi and red snapper mainly.

Celebration concert at St Columba Church, Cherrywood. 4:30pm. Music from the movies, soloists, band & organ. Pre concert entertainment. All welcome.

Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society

Meets 1:30pm at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti. Play or listen. Organ EL900 or Clavinova 405. Ph June 574 2204

Tauranga Spiritual Growth Centre

Tauranga Underwater Hockey Club

Trustpower Christmas Parade

Welcome Bay Christmas Market

Tauranga City Brass Concert

Katikati Tramping Club

Tramp, Franklin Rd to Tui Mine track 8am start, hard. Ph Peter 07 863 8781 by Fri 7:30pm Easier option also planned.

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

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

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.

The Rusty Mannequin Sale

Downtown Tauranga 11am featuring colourful community floats, lively bands, marching teams, acrobatic groups & much more. Santa will be there too!

Sunday Stitch Workshop

Hot Diggity

NZ’s only all female bluegrass band & kitted out in the finest 40s/50s vintage style. At the Jam Factory, 17th Ave. Doors open 1:30pm. $15.

Fantastic womens’ pre-loved clothing sale. Priced from $6. Well signposted at The Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tga. 9am-12pm, cash only.

behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Ninja Knits Hook Up

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

The Sociables

A group of males & females in 30s/40s/50s age group that meet up to dine out or go for bushwalks etc. Ph 022 012 0376

Travel Friendship Force

NZDA BOP Range Day

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

Omokoroa Lions Market

Monday 2 December

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

Papamoa Lions Club Market

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

Psychic Cafe Spiritual Centre

Last event for the year! Greerton Community Hall. Doors open 6:45pm starts 7pm. Door fee $10, then everything free! Over 30 psychics & healers. Refreshments. www.psychiccafe.nz

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

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

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 31 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $4. Equipment & refreshments provided. Ph Bob or Viv 575 5845 or 027 478 6282

G N I H S I F A I D E SUNM PRIZE PACK is coming your way! Jim Matthews with a 85cm kingfish caught while drifting off5 mile on a 1/0 hook. Be in to WIN! Email your fishing photo (high resolution Jpeg) to production3@thesun.co.nz Subject line ‘Photo of the Week’ with your Name and address to send prize to and description of photo and location.

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THE WEEKEND SUN Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch

Drop-In Clinic. 10am-12. 174 11th Ave Tauranga. Information, education or support for anyone living with diabetes or their families. 07 571 3422

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

Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning

Want something to do, to learn, to meet people? Check out www. letslearn.co.nz for night classes, workshops, lectures, courses, clubs of all sorts. Ph 07 544 9557 https://www. facebook.com/letslearnbop

Mah-Jong

12:45-4pm visitors & beginners welcome. Free teaching available. Tauranga South Mah-Jong at Tauranga Rowing Club. Ph Shirley 576 0014

Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls

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

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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

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

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Pickleball At The Mount

A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & friendship. Ph Coreen 570 0172 or 021 298 3480

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Guided meditations & interactive group discussion on things that are important to you. 7-9pm $10. Ph Kevin Reed 578 7205, Psychic Cafe kevinreednz@gmail.com

What is Pickleball? Lots of fun! Join us at Mt Sports Ctr, Blake Park Mon & Wed 10am-12pm. Equipment provided. Ph Viv 575 5845 or 021 162 3342 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

Silver Singers Choir

Soprano, alto, tenor, bass voices required. Practice at St Stephens Chapel, Brookfield Tce 1-3 pm. Ph Pat 579 1036

Taoist Tai Chi

New Beginner classes in Tauranga: 15 Koromiko St, Judea, 9:30-11am. TePuke: Memorial Hall, 9-10:30am. Great for stress, suitable for all. Start anytime. Phone 578 6193 or www.taoisttaichi.org

Tauranga Anglers Club

Friendly trout fishing club; trips, talks, tuition & magazine. Club Nights, 7.30pm third Monday every month, Fish & Dive Club Rooms, Sulphur Pt. Guests welcome. taurangaanglersclub@hotmail.com

Tauranga City Brass

Practices at the Band Hall, 10 Yatton St, Greerton. 7-9pm. All welcome, especially kit drummers/percusionists. Ph Jeremy 021 132 334

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

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

Welcome Bay Art Group

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

Tuesday 3 December Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Altrusa Ladies Group

Community focused group meet every 2nd Tues for business & every 4th Tues for a programme evening. Ph Pam 027 253 7562 or altrusa.org.nz

Badminton Tauranga Morning Club

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

BOP Linux Users Group

7-9pm at Tremains Cameron Rd/8th Ave. Linux PC operating system.

Meditations On Life

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 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

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

Petanque

At Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Tues 4pm, 2nd game 5pm. Sat 1pm. Boules, coaching on site. Ph Maryan 552 4346 or 022 070 8200

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

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Club rooms, 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 Centre, 6:30-8pm. Traditional, relaxing Yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 one or $90 nine classes. Bring a mat. Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484

Yoga In The Park

Only $5 for yoga in the park all summer! Tuesdays at Kulim park, Tauranga & Thursdays Moa park, Mt Maunganui. More info at www.jarofhearts.yoga

Wednesday 4 December 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 Coffee Group

Chat over a relaxing cuppa at St Stephens Methodist Church Hall, 9 Brookfield Tce 10:30am-12pm $3pp. Open to the public. Ph 578 2631

Age Concern Walking Group

10am Meet at Countdown Bureta

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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

Katikati Bowling Club

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

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

Some off track, with easier option. Grade Moderate. Sheryl 574 3743

Tauranga South Garden Club

Last meeting of year at Central Baptist Church Hall 13th Ave/Cameron Rd 1:30-3pm. Visitors welcome. Ph Margaret 578 1017

Thursday 5 December 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

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

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Social Games

Club Mount Maunganui. Come along & play indoor bowls or cards. Have a fun afternoon. Everyone welcome. Ph Dot 575 3780

Friday 6 December 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

Books/CDs/DVDs/Puzzles Wanted

For Mount Lions Lioness Clubs 2020 Annual Bookfair. 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/

Paint With Arataki Artists

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

Paint socially 9am-12pm at Arataki Community Ctr. Occasional tutor. Beginners welcome. Ph Fran 021 136 8173 or 575 2520

Katikati Toastmasters

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

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.

Royal Aeronautical Society

Meeting at Classic Flyers at 6pm on the RNZAF Skyhawk KAHU update project.

The Maes

Ladies Social Craft Club

Multi-award-winning Melbourne contemporary folk outfit, The Maes i the brainchild of sisters Maggie and Elsie Rigby. Jam Factory 6:30pm-10pm. $25

Mah Jong Te Puke

Whakamarama Farmers Market

All crafts very welcome 9am-2pm. Arataki Community Centre Bayfair. Pop in & have a look! Ph Sandy 0210 836 7671 Thursdays & Sundays 12:45-4pm. All players visitors & beginners welcome (free lessons). Te Puke Lyceum club rooms, 8 Palmer Pl. Ph 027 430 6383

Mainly Music

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

3pm at Whakamarama Community Hall, 469 Whakamarama Rd, 5 mins from SH2. Local produce, food, handcrafted gifts & products. www.facebook.com/ whakamaramafarmersmarket

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LEO: It is easier than you think to recover from an awkward position. The key is to act quickly and not dwell on the situation. Catch-ups are favoured in the friendship department.

AQUARIUS: Tensions ease once a rival steps out of the scene. This is a good time to review your relationships. You have an awareness of where they’re headed. Intriguing family news arrives by the weekend.

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VIRGO: You thread your way through a maze of details, but you have accomplished an important professional task. Business and pleasure blend quite nicely.

PISCES: A platonic relationship is accented, but be sure your platonic partner knows precisely where you stand. A younger friend helps you over a hurdle - just don’t make the task too difﬁcult.

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

Petanque

At Kulim Park. Come & join our social group. Tuition & boules available. 9:30am start. Bring a thermos & a chair. 7:30pm-8:30pm. Sport BOP Offices, 406 Devonport Rd, Tauranga (between 12th & 13th Ave). Ian 027 884 2238

Excercises St Johns Church Hall Bureta 2-3pm except 1st Weds each month. Improve balance & overall wellbeing. Ph Alison 07 576 4536

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Motutapere Hut via Sentinel Rock.

SCORPIO: You become more able in ﬁelds that so far have been difﬁcult for you to master. Your instincts are generally strong, but blend intuition with logic. This is a good week generally for implementing plans.

Your birthday You handle emergency situations with effortless ease - and while you take charge even when this week you are not invited, your sense of interest is apparent. There will be an increased focus on authority either at home or at the workplace.

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public notices Nga Matarae Scholarship “Me ahu ki uta ra e kau i te wai ngā mātārae i waho o Opounui e...” The Trustees of Ngā Mātarae Charitable Trust are pleased to offer the Ngā Mātarae Scholarship Programme. The Trust is a partnership between the Port and Tauranga Iwi with the primary purpose to promote the wellbeing of Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour. Applicants intending to undertake study in a discipline that will benefit the wellbeing of the harbour and who are descendants of Tauranga Moana iwi (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Pūkenga) are invited to apply. The Scholarship for the 2020 academic year is for a period of up to three years’ tertiary education at a recognised New Zealand tertiary institute for a first degree. The continuation of the Scholarship in Years Two and Three will be subject to performance criteria. Applications must be on the prescribed form accompanied by the requested details. This form is available from: Port of Tauranga, Salisbury Avenue, Mount Maunganui Website: www.port-tauranga.co.nz Email: property@port-tauranga.co.nz Applications close at midday on Wednesday 22 January 2020.

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CVs THAT STAND OUT. A great CV gives you a better chance at getting that interview. Don’t let your C.V. get lost amongst all the others. Start 2020 with that New Job you’ve always wanted. I can help you from scratch or update and existing one. A C.V. For You will make you stand out. Samples available on www.facebook.com/ acvforyou or Ph/text on 021 27 27 912

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FIREWOOD, do not miss out! 2m3 delivered for $220 by Sunrise Lions Club. Ph 579 3088 or 0274 950 888

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ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

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FOUND KITTENS & PUPPIES various places various colours Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Black Female Cat, Paengaroa Area, Ref: 173555 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Tabby Female Cat, Otumoetai Area, Ref: 173762 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Tabby Female Cat, Tauranga South Area, Ref: 173472 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

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APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician.

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NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB. Join our Club today for Free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. Great Barrier Island Paradise Direct from Tauranga. Jan 31st – Feb 3rd 2020, 4 Days. Includes Free Door to Door Pick Ups, Flights, Accommodation, All meals, Fully Escorted Tours Daily around the Island. Day Trips, Shows & Free beautiful colour catalogue; visit www.no8tours.co.nz BOOK NOW: Ph No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@ no8tours.co.nz

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FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: bookings@no1thestrand.co.nz or www.no1thestrand.co.nz WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

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Summerset is on its way!

New Summerset Retirement Village coming to Papamoa Beach Summerset is excited to announce a brand new retirement village, Summerset by the Dunes, opening in Papamoa Beach in 2020.

comes to activities and events, there’s always something happening, and you can choose to do as much or as little as you like.

Summerset by the Dunes will be situated on eight hectares of land just 600m back from the beach and only 4kms to Papamoa Beach town centre. Once complete, Summerset by the Dunes will offer approximately 290 homes to choose from, including villas, cottages and serviced apartments.

With 26 villages across New Zealand, there are already over 5,000 residents who love the Summerset life. This is because at Summerset we put you at the heart of everything we do, so you can enjoy the freedom of living the life you choose.

Enjoy the freedom of a sun-soaked retirement by the beach, with no worries about maintenance or upkeep as we do it all for you. Summerset by the Dunes will provide you a relaxed coastal feeling with stunning views over the dunes to the north and the Papamoa Hills to the south. There is something distinctly special about the Summerset life. When you move into a Summerset retirement village, you’re not just moving to a new house – you’re joining a vibrant and welcoming community where you’ll feel completely at home. When it

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Many Summerset residents I speak with enjoy that their housing is secured, finances sorted with no surprises, and care is on hand at any level should you need it in the future. There’s a certain freedom in knowing the big (and not so big) things are taken care of, so you can just get on with living life. Jude Dobson, Summerset brand ambassador

We’re thrilled to be joining the beautiful Papamoa Beach community with the first of our brand-new homes available mid-2020. Contact us today to join our Friends of Summerset and be the first to know about village updates and progress.

Find out more at summerset.co.nz/papamoabeach

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All residents will be able to enjoy a fantastic village centre offering recreational facilities, such as a movie theatre and indoor pool. A care centre will offer rest home and hospital-level care, plus our award-winning Memory Care Centre will provide safe, apartment-style living for people with dementia.

Request a free information pack today