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It’s the face of a prize-fighter. Teeth missing, nose wonky and many of the colourful episodes in this man’s life are inked all over his body. “I won’t mind being wrinkly and coloured in,” says Wayne Brake. By his own admission he is also abrasive and
intimidating. He says he is a clinically diagnosed psychopath with an anti-social personality disorder. “There were certain situations you wouldn’t want to be around me.” All in all, a damaged man, due largely to his disorder but he’s happy to talk about all that
because “that’s the old him”. But at mention of ‘the missus’ , of breast cancer and mortality, the rough edges flake away and this roughneck weeps. Cries. “Look at me now, I can’t hold it back.” Full story page 18-19. Photo: Daniel Hines.
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Usually I leave these thoughts until much later but consumerism caught me with a sneaky jab to the thorax. This year, to get us all in the mood to spend lots of money we don’t have on things we don’t know people want, retailers have adopted a terrifying American tradition, with an equally frightening name. BLACK FRIDAY! Clearly I’ve been living under a rock because I had no idea what Black Friday was until last week. To be fair, it does sound like the anniversary of something terrible, rather than an invitation to go shopping. Turns out it’s related to another US tradition, - also with no relevance to Kiwis – Thanksgiving. Black Friday is held the day after thanksgiving and has become the official start of the Christma shopping season. Kiwis call this ‘the silly season’. Basically, retailers put stuff on sale for a day in the hope that people will line up and fight each other in the aisles for thes once-in-a-lifetime deals. In The States there has been fisticuffs over everythin from TV’s to hair straighteners. The name Black Friday relates to 10 violent deaths. I don’t like shopping which is why this event has never affected me. But for someone who hates shopping, this is a far more sinister thing than Halloween. Instead of ghouls and goblins jumping out at you, there are steely-faced men and women armed with shopping trolleys, bearing down at speed. Babies are screaming in the aisles. A guy is trapped in the cosmetic section, flaring his nostril and glaring like a wild, cornered boar. It’s all a bit unnerving.
Who’d have thought?
The Commerce Commission has just finished a year-long study into the fue market and, would you believe, we are getting ripped off at the pump. This is the exact wording from commission chair Anna Rawllings, just in case you find this too hard to believe “As a result of our study, we consider many fuel companies have been making persistently higher profits over th
past decade than we would expect in a workably competitive market.” To combat this, the commission recommends that petrol companies tell us how much petrol costs on big boards outside the station. Ummmm, are they like those big boards outside petrol stations that tell what the prices are? The big boys will also have to sell to independent retailers at wholesale prices and publicly advertise the price. This allows more competition into the market. At this point the heady fumes of big business overwhelmed me and I fell asleep.
Measles are no joke
There was startling news this week that a cartoonist had been offensive and insensitive for trying to get a cheap laugh out of the Samoan measles crisis. The news wasn’t so much that cartoonists are offensive but that he chose to pick on those who are suffering rather than those wielding all the power.
I initially assumed I had missed the back story and this one was meant to be satire aimed at self-indulgent Kiwis whose only interest in the unfolding tragedy in Samoa was how it affects their holidays. However, it seems the cartoon wasn’t that clever at all, everyone has apologised and now there are red faces and ‘employment issues’ to deal with. But we shouldn’t be distracted that easily and just because we dodged the worst consequences of this outbreak here in New Zealand, our close friends and neighbours were not so lucky. This disease spread quickly in New Zealand, months ago. We live in a country where vaccination rates have fallen over the years, providing fuel for the fire. But then it hi Samoa, which has one of the lowest rates of vaccination in the world. The result – a wildfire of disease and 60 people dead, so far. Samoans have far more reason to be sceptical of the medical profession than Kiwis, particularly after a clinic botched a batch of MMR vaccines resulting in the death of two babies last year. This provided plenty of credence to the anti-vax sentiment, with fatal consequences. We don’t want to meekly accept what we are told and that it is good for us but there seems to be something wrong when we are constantly waiting for disaster to happen before acting collectively. You can put disaster preparedness, driving habits and multitude of other pending global and regional crises in the same boat. We don’t consider the consequences until it’s too late and then we all take an interest. daniel@thesun.co.nz
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It’s Christmas at the marae
Riria Gibbons, organiser of event, says the community celebration is about bringing people together.
Whanaungatanga means togetherness. And that’s the theme driving next week’s first-ever community Christmas celebration at Hungahungaturoa Marae. The event is an effort to open up the marae doors, letting the wider community know they are welcome, says organisor and Whanau Ora coordinator Riria Gibbons. Christmas at the Marae, hosted by Waipu Hauora, will take place on Thursday, December 12 from 7pm. “It’s not exclusive to the Matapihi whanau, it’s for everyone. It’s about whanaungatanga, and the community can come to this hub and be here with us.” Hana Koko (Maori Santa), kai, live music and bouncy castles are just a handful of things to look forward to at the festive celebration. Riria says in previous years Waipu Hauora has run exclusive Christmas events for their tamariki, rangatahi and elderly clients. But this year, they wanted to change things up. She’s hoping to see more than 150 people turn out on Thursday, saying that the family-friendly event is a time for people to kick back and celebrate the end of the year.
“There’s going to be Hana Koko on a four-wheel-drive handing out presents to all our babies that show-up. “Everyone loves kai and everyone loves music. “It’ll have a community gala kind of vibe.” Waipu Hauora connects the community with specialist services, supporting health and wellbeing of clients. Riria emphasises that while the services are maraebased, they are not exclusive to whanau in Matapihi. “Non-Maori can come along and utilise our services as well, and we want to reflect that message in holding this community event.” “We are noticing that all walks of life are coming through the Matapihi community - they need to realise our services are available to them.” A group of motivated mums is working alongside Riria to bring the event to life. They ask attendees to bring along a nonperishable food donation and a $2 toy for Santa to give out. Food donations will go towards local homeless initiative Under the Stars. Christmas at the Marae is drug and alcohol free event, a message supported by Ngai Te Rangi Iwi. For more information, contact: riria@waipuhauora.org.nz Emma Houpt
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Serving in Iraq Maketu-raised Timi Rae joined the army to test himself. On his first overseas deployment working with personnel from other countries in Camp Taji in Iraq. Private Rae was a member of the ninth New Zealand Defence Force contingent to be deployed to Camp Taji, where they worked with Australian Defence Force personnel to mentor Iraqi soldiers. The contingent returned to New Zealand last week. About 46,000 Iraqi Security Forces personnel have been trained by the NZDF/ADF Building Partner Capacity mission since 2015 and over time the focus has shifted from training soldiers to mentoring trainers in the Iraqi Security Forces.
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Murder trial date A trial date has been set for the man accused of murdering a two-year-old in Little Waihi in March. The man has been charged with murder after Nevaeh Jahkaya Whatukura Ager’s body was discovered on the tidal flats of Little Waihi on March 21. Name suppression for the accused has been continued and the trial is set for October 19, 2020 at the Rotorua High Court. The 37-year-old man pleaded not guilty to nine charges including murder, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and three counts of assault with a weapon.
Fatal crash Police have now named the man who died in a crash near Apata on Monday. The two car crash was reported at around 5pm. The crash forced emergency services to close the road for some hours. Police have named Duran Hohaia Kelly as the man who died. He was 35 years-old and from Somerville in Auckland. Police are still investigating the crash.
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Clare Williams has dual goals of changing lives and restoring a rainforest with her new book.
Tauranga woman Clare Williamson is sharing her story of trauma and transformation for the good of the planet. She’s determined to plant 100,000 trees in the Brazilian rainforest with funds raised from her soon-to-be-released book Life Through a Lens. The book reflects on Clare’s journey overcoming “the most devastating” part of her life, being raped when travelling South America in 2004. But Clare, who works as a Life Coach and Muay Thai teacher in Tauranga, says her story is one of hope. It was volunteering for a non-for-profit Iracambi in Brazil years later, where the process of healing begun for her. Iracambi runs rainforest conservation projects, and Clare reckons it’s now time to give back to them as right now they are “majorly unsupported”. “They are helping to conserve an area of
rain forest in Brazil that is in critical danger of disappearing completely.” “My story is one of hope for the forest, and one of hope for people who have been through trauma.” For a long time, Clare kept quiet about being raped, but she says speaking up has taken a huge weight off her shoulders. Alongside raising funds for the forest project, the mother of two is eager to stand up for sexual assault victims by sharing her story. “I kept quiet about the shame of it all, and this was so detrimental to my mental wellbeing,” she says. “When I went to the rainforest project in 2010, I finally opened my eyes and asked why I am living the way I am. “The book is about how we can live through trauma by changing our perspective of what happens to us so that we can find the purpose in our pain, so that we can go forward.” The book isn’t written in a ‘how-to’ style, she says. But rather sharing her journey to
help readers unlock tools and apply them to their own lives. On Tuesday, Clare donated $135USD to Iracambi from the pre-sales of Life Through a Lens. All funds will go directly towards planting and conserving trees. She says rehabilitation of this particular forest will set a standard for forests facing extinction from fragmentation all over the world. “If somebody is wondering why I’m not helping a forest in New Zealand, I would ask them what forest here they want to help? Then the next step would be for us to do it together.” From each book sold, $5USD will go directly to Iracambi. The book is set to be released in mid-2020. For more information, visit: www.cwfullcircle.com If you require support regarding sexual violence you can contact: Bay of Plenty Sexual Abuse Support Services on: 07 577 0512 / 0800 227 233 Emma Houpt
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Clean, green community members were left in shock after picking up about 100kg of trash in Mount Maunganui last weekend. A group of seventy volunteers spared their Sunday afternoon, collecting rubbish from Main Beach, Mount Drury and Moturiki Island for a clean-up organised by Brenna Roband. Brenna, who has spent the past four years running beach clean-ups in Tauranga, says they picked-up a record amount of rubbish at this event. “It was our biggest haul in terms of quantity of waste. “I knew there would be a lot but I didn’t expect that much – it was pretty eye-opening.” Brenna was stoked with the turnout of volunteers, but not so thrilled about the huge amount of trash. “Considering it was the pre-summer rush, it was pretty scary. But at the same time, I’m really glad it is going to be disposed of properly.” Rubbish collected by volunteers at the weekend’s clean-up was audited by Brenna on-site. According to Brenna, 48 per cent of it will be recycled. The biggest culprit? “There was a lot of glass – beer bottles and wine bottles – but all of that can be recycled which is good.” A promising number of eager young people showed up to Sunday’s event, Brenna saying it an awesome opportunity to “educate the young ones about the
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To paraphrase Charles Dickens, it has been the best of times and the worst of times for Bay of Plenty Steamers locks Baden Wardlaw and Aaron Carroll. Initially came the good news to delight everyone who likes a warm hearted story about not giving up on your dreams. Baden was selected by the Blues at the age of 29 for his first Supe Rugby contract after a stellar season for the Steamers. He had realised his lifelong dream of gaining a full-time professional contract after waiting until last year to finally get selecte for the Steamers. It seemed as if his patience and persistence had finall been rewarded. Then suddenly it was taken away from him. Since birth he has had three fused vertebrae in his neck which have never held him back. But after
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The workshop is thick with blokes and blokey things – buzzers, bench saws, mitre saws, band saws, scroll saws. But they’re not for Jean Crabtree. “If you have a dog, why bark yourself.” Leave those to the boys, they’re the experts. Jean’s weapons of choice are the chisels, knives and mallet of the wood carver. And she wields them like the maestro’s baton. “It’s the sheer joy from thumping the chisel with the mallet and having chips flying.” Jean prefers sawdust in the hair and woodchips everywhere to the more genteel pursuits befitting someone of her years
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Because upstairs at the Greenwood Park retirement village, the rest of the sisterhood might be tatting, knitting, crocheting, chatting or snoozing. “Done all that,” says Jean. Copper work, basket weaving, icing cakes, the works. “I just think I am more the artisan than the artist.” She enjoys the dust and dirt, prefers a chisel and mallet to knitting needles and yarn. Jean is downstairs in the workshop at Greenwood amongst the blokes. And the feisty 90-year-old has her latest creation, a piece of silky oak tree which is morphing into a bird, locked in a vice and she’s attacking it with a chisel and mallet. “There’s a perception carving is a male activity, that it’s not for women.” Did she rolls her eyes just
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her tenth decade Jean Crabtree inspects one of her recent, intricate creations.
Jean begins work on another carving. then? “Women are just as capable, just as able.” So just drop the idea, or get over it. In fact there are 16 active female members of the Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild, of which Jean is a member. “Wood is fantastic, a beautiful medium. I have a piece of polished kauri root in my room – green and red colours and the grain is mind-boggling.” That appreciation starts with the roots and rises all the way to the canopy. “Trees inspire me. I can picture the grain inside the tree, I can look into the structure of a tree and I can delight in it.” And when Jean’s not downstairs at Greenwood, she will be at the Woodcrafter’s “fantastic” workshop at Cherokee Place in Mount Maunganui. “We’ve got one guy, Ivan Watchorn, who is amazing at guiding new carvers through the process and never stops helping, especially when there is a challenge.” Jean would like a little of the Woodcrafters style
and success to rub off on her home workshop. “It’s a bit headless at the moment but I have to be careful.” Jean presents a couple of recent pieces to The Weekend Sun – a complex, intricate mirror destined for her niece and a cat which enjoys a good stroking. Or is it the stroker enjoying the patina of the finely hewn wood? She’s known to have a women’s patience and care with her work. Even as she bears down on 91 Jean is promoting her craft as well as indulging in it. “If we can get more women upstairs to come downstairs, it would be lovely.” There would be no girls’ talk because everyone is focused. “That’s not to say at morning and afternoon tea, and at lunch, we don’t solve the problems of the world.” Then it’s back to dusting the workshop floor with more woodchips. Oh, the joy.
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Seasonal scourge of Christmas thieves Police are calling on the community to keep their eyes peeled for parcel theft this Christmas. Coming into Christmas more parcels are being delivered and more chances for your presents to be stolen, a police spokesperson says. “Thieves will take any opportunity to
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A hard night in transit A Tauranga couple’s trip to Tasmania ended horribly after they were stranded at Melbourne airport for 17 hours. John Salter and his wife Bethany were trapped at the airport after their Qantas flight to Aucklan was cancelled. “We had the most wonderful time in Tasmania and everything was terrific until such stage as we got t Melbourne airport,” John says. The 81-year-old says he had to sit bolt upright on hard chairs for close to 17 hours and at one point he felt like he was going to die. “I said to my wife, who was still wide awake - neither of us slept. I said to her: ‘if this gets any worse, it could probably kill me’. That’s how I felt, I felt so rough, so breathless. “I felt so breathless, I really thought I was going to die.” The couple tried to secure accommodation for the night but the city was booked out because of the Jehovah’s Witness international convention which had more than 45,000 people attend. John says flight QF155 was delayed about seven hour before passengers were told about the cancellation and there was no communication from the airline about the delays. He says there were about 100 passengers from that flight stuck at the airport including a pregnant woma and people older than himself. “There was a 32-weeks-pregnant lady who wound up sleeping on the lino with her folded coat under her head. “There were people in tears, there were kids squealing and mums trying to settle them down on a hard piece of lino, it wasn’t a nice experience. “There were young kids on the flight, there wer pregnant women, there was a complete assortment, a complete slice of life was on that flight, and they wer totally disrupted by something that we could all understand. “We could understand the reason for cancellation, but we could not understand how long it took before they told us that it was cancelled and we cannot understand or forgive the complete rudeness.” A Qantas spokesperson says the flight was cancelle because of cabin crew fatigue and a replacement crew was not available. “We understand that delays and cancellations are frustrating, but the cabin crew on this flight reporte being fatigued and as there were a number of other weather-related disruptions that day there was no replacement crew available.
John Salter recalls the 17-hour ordeal at Melbourne Airport. “We apologised to customers and advised them we would reimburse them for accommodation for the night.” John says they were given a $15 voucher for food from the airport but there was only one retailer open at that time. “The other thing that we were very clearly told was you can only spend your $15 on food, you can’t buy magazines and you can’t buy duty-free. That was the other rude announcement that we got.” He says they should have been offered a lounge to sleep in or at the very least a blanket or pillow. “No pillow, no blanket, not a thing, not a single solitary thing, except extreme rudeness. They just couldn’t give a stuff.” The passengers from QF155 were asked to return the following morning at 6am to check-in for their replacement flight John says this flight left on time but he still faced th drive from Auckland to Tauranga. He would like an official apology from the managin director of Qantas. “I don’t want any money, I don’t want to bloody fl with them again and I don’t want any free tickets. I don’t want nothing except that letter of apology.” Alisha Evans
Poisoned tree perishes but will be replaced A tree poisoned in Mount Maunganui is set to be removed. Tauranga City Council says the Melia tree on Maunganui Road, corner of Prince Avenue, will be removed between December 6 and 13.
“The tree had been poisoned in May 2019 and unfortunately hasn’t improved since,” says a post on the council Facebook page. “We don’t know who poisoned the tree but we monitored it closely since we found out.”
Council is expected the removal of the tree to take about four hours and says some road and footpath closures will be in place. “We will replant with a Puka, a native New Zealand tree, in the 2020 planting season.”
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The Bay of Plenty Regional Council wave buoy is back for summer, providing keen surfers and boaties with real-time reporting of sea conditions. It’s located 13 kilometres off Pukehina Beach in 63 metres of water, centrally positioned within the curve of the BOP coastline. The buoy measures attributes including wave height, spread, period and water temperature. BOPRC senior environmental data officer Craig Put says the buoy was deployed in 2003 but requires regular maintenance to remove marine growth. “Most of this is done at sea, using a barge and crane every three months. “However, the annual service usually carried out in October to November each every year requires the buoy to be brought ashore and opened up for a complete overhaul. “It takes the better part of a week to complete the annual service,” he says. Council uses data from the buoy to model BOP open coastal waters. “One of the added benefits has been near-real-tim reporting of sea conditions for other water users such as surfers and both recreational and commercial boat operators.” T ForS keen Bowentown boaties, the council is planning to put in a second buoy there in the near future. This will give those who head out on the water in this part of the Bay the same near-real-time data, says Craig.
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What’s for Tea?
Foodbank has launc programme “What’s hed a giving for Tea?” where people can donate regularly or give a one off amount. “A message I alway s there is: ‘don’t ever try and get out think your one can donation or your few dollars donation Continued...
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that have been felled by Tauranga Tree Services. Once the trees are felled the Lions members go out and collect the wood, so the wood is at no cost to them and they are able to fundraise more. “The lovely thing is the tree services have realised that we help them by getting rid of a product that they would
isn’t going to make a difference’ becaus e it does. “Whether it’s $5 or $1000, it all makes a difference.” To find out more ab programme visit th out the giving e we taurangafoodbank.co bsite: www. .nz/whatsfortea have to pay to dump and we turn it into money and it goes to the community,” Ken says. Nicki says organisations play a vital role in ensuring the foodbank is able to help those in need. “It’s a little bit of reassurance that we know these groups are willing to support us.”
Foodbank manager Nicki Goodwin and Sunrise Lions president Bruce Bolton.
A donation to the Tauranga Community Foodbank has come at the right time with demand for food parcels increasing. Foodbank manager Nicki Goodwin says the food bank has seen a 45 per cent increase in demand since August and is giving out 150 food parcels a week. There has been a big increase in demand compared with last year, Nicki says. She attributes the increase in demand to the high cost of rent and housing in Tauranga. “We’re helping lots more people that we’ve never met before. Lots more people who do work. “What we’re hearing from the budget services is there’s a permanent deficit for people and there’s nothing you can do about it. “We’ve seen a big increase in single people, because they carry the whole burden of the costs and they miss a lot of the assistance you get if you’re a family.” Nicki says there is a high demand for their services in December and even more so in January. “We always see an increase now, but actually January
is busier than December. “The reason for that is kids are at home so any support that families are receiving through schools with food is gone. It stops and a lot of people’s income stops because they need to be home caring for family.” The Tauranga City Sunrise Lions have donated $1000 to the foodbank. Nicki says the donation enables them to plan ahead. “We know that there’s another thousand dollars in the bank for food, for the staple food items. “When we make a food parcel it needs to be useful, it needs to contain items that people can use and make meals. If those items aren’t donated, we buy them.” Sunrise Lions membership chairman Ken Evans says they support the foodbank because the charity fits in with the Lions philosophy of ‘We Serve’. “We’re serving the community by helping the foodbank. It’s something we’ve done for years and we do it every year around this time.” The club’s 18 members have worked all year sourcing and selling firewood to raise money for the charities they support. The majority of the firewood comes from trees
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Busy times and pleasing progress
Kia ora koutou. Welcome to my first monthl column in The Weekend Sun. I’ll be using this avenue to keep you up-to-date on some key community and council matters.
Sustainable Business Network award
The City Waters team’s campaign to reduce the number of wastewater pipe blockages caused by disposable wipes flushed down toilets won th Communicating for Change Award at last week’s Sustainable Business Network Awards. The campaign has contributed to a 40 per cent reduction in blockages and was acknowledged by the award judges for its use of “best practice change communications”. They noted the potential for this campaign to be used around the country and said it showed “great leadership” by Tauranga City Council. Well done everyone involved, and well done everyone who has taken this important message aboard.
Mauao Base Track
Last week, the council voted in favour of commencing urgent repairs to the section of the Mauao base track that was damaged by a slip in April, 2017. This long overdue work was made possible by close collaboration between the Mauao Trust, iwi, Heritage NZ, councillors and council staff, which saw a decision made to undertake minimal track realignment and slope stabilisation work, at a tiny fraction of the
$4.65 million budgeted for the project. The aim is to reopen the track in time for the summer season, and make it accessible for most users, with final repair to be completed in the New Year. We expect the repairs to have a lifespan of 10-15 years. Importantly, the approach taken has a ‘lighter footprint’, which respects Mauao’s immense spiritual and environmental importance to our community.
Relationship reset with NZTA
Bay of Plenty Regional Council chair, Doug Leeder, Western Bay Mayor Gary Webber, mana whenua representative Buddy Mikaire and I met with Transport Minister Phil Twyford last week to discuss a cooperative path to addressing the region’s transport issues. Minister Twyford supports the creation of an integrated transport system which will focus on regional needs over a 30-year period and look to reset the relationship between central and local government. Also discussed was the need for more affordable housing throughout the region.
Season’s greetings
With Christmas almost upon us, can I take this opportunity to wish you all the very best for the festive season and New Year. Enjoy this special time with family and friends, relax, be happy and be safe. Naku noa, na Tenby
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Rolling the dice
Moira McCallum tells the story of her close call on the roads last month.
“Please, please, please…” A plaintive appeal for commonsense on the roads this Christmas. An appeal to stay alive. And it comes from a woman who came scarily close to being another fatality statistic on one of the country’s most notorious and bloodied stretches of state highway – SH2 between Tauranga and Katikati. In the nine years to 2018, 27 people have died on that road. Another 77 seriously injured. Moira McCallum and her partner Ken Trugden could easily have been deaths 28 and 29. It was Friday, November 8, the day Moira and Ken just about didn’t come home. “We were driving home to Pukehina from Katikati, following a ute with a canopy down SH2. “The ute had its blinkers on and turned left into
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Morton Road,” explains Moira. A car, sitting at one of the 43 intersections on that stretch of highway, and waiting to turn onto SH2 towards Katikati, failed to make sure the road was clear behind the ute. It wasn’t clear. “I just slammed on the anchors. I saw this car but she didn’t see me. I don’t know why she didn’t see me.” It was split second stuff, accompanied by an instant sense of doom. “I just screamed: ‘shit, I am sorry’.” Moira thought she was about to die. The cry was a spontaneous farewell to her partner. The car t-boned Moira’s Toyota Aurion – took the front left out. “I had never seen the front of a car disintegrate like that, bits flying everywhere, fo miles.” Then the airbags deployed. “I don’t want to live through that again. It was like a million rubber bands hitting you in the face - ping, ping, ping.” The impact propelled Moira and Ken’s car into the
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Moira McCallum’s mangled car is a reminder of how close she came to becoming a statistic. oncoming lane. There was no oncoming traffic “Ken saw his life flash before him. And I hav never been so terrified in all my life. The gods were certainly with Moira and Ken at 2pm on Friday, November 8. They had cheated the notorious SH2. Now the Pukehina couple want others to give themselves the best chance of surviving SH2. “So get the message out to people,” Moira tells The Weekend Sun. “Please, please, please. With the silly season coming up, drive to the conditions and be aware of what’s happening around you. “Focus 100 per cent on your driving. It’s not a race, travel at a safe speed and at a safe distance. Give yourself a chance.” And the other thing that incenses Moira are drivers and cellphones. “I’ve been known to wind down and almost climb out the window to verbally abuse people using their cell phones and driving. “You can’t use a cellphone and drive.” But they do. The penalties, suggests Moira, aren’t enough to deter. And another thing. “I’m gob-smacked people want to drive right on the centre white line. I think I am a reasonably careful and safe driver and always travel well to the left hand side of the lane because it gives you a bigger margin of error.”
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Weeks later and Moira says she still feels jittery out on the road. It only takes something small to set her off. “Like me waiting at a ‘Give Way’ for an approaching driver with his blinkers on to turn left.” She waited for him to complete the manoeuvre, she didn’t want to try her luck. The driver went sailing right across her bows. Another close call. “People aren’t paying attention, people are being careless.” Then her smoke alarm went off at 5:30 one morning. “That too - another ten years off my life.” If there was one positive from Moira and Ken’s experience it was the people. “The emergency services and passersby. We’re so lucky in this country to have all these good people doing what they’re doing with kindness, care and consideration.” But it just takes a moment of distraction, a misjudgment, impatience or speed to turn a holiday drive into a funeral cortege. Moira McCallum and Ken Trudgen will especially enjoy this Christmas. It was one of the blackest years on record last year on Western Bay of Plenty roads last year. Eighteen people lost their lives in 17 crashes. The previous year, 14 died. In 2016, 19 died, including five Tongan packhouse workers killed in a singl crash on State Highway 2.
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Tough guy tackles cancer It has been a life of ups and downs for Wayne Brake.
Wayne Brake went within a whisker of losing one of the two things that have brought equilibrium to his life. “Cars and the missus.” Not necessarily in that order. And when the ‘missus’ was diagnosed with breast cancer, he says everything changed in an instant. “You just feel f…..g crushed, completely helpless.” It may seem incongruous, but this is all working up to a car show – The Coffee and Cars III at Mount Sports Centre on January 12 in the New Year. Understanding the people and their story might give added perspective to the event. Wayne’s ‘missus’ – Amanda – had surgery to remove the stage three tumour. It was a big one. “Chemotherapy was worse than the diagnosis. She would go five shade of grey and white, her body swelling and her hair
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falling out.” That image brings on another wave of tears from the tough guy. Then he makes an interesting observation. “She wasn’t sick. You aren’t sick until you are diagnosed and start treatment.” And all the time an ambitious tumor had been quietly and insidiously working its wickedness inside her body. Wayne and ‘the missus’ had only been together four months when the lump was discovered and so she gave him the opportunity to walk away. “She said she wouldn’t hold it against me.” But he stayed. “Because I was in love with her – no other reason.” Wayne admits to being selfish and says all thi emotional upheaval was making him feel “shitty” and he wanted rid of it, wanted it gone from his head. “I just wanted to do something. Because if I am feeling this crap through our experience, imagine how all the other breast cancer people are feeling. “And there are hundreds of them.”
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Wayne Brake checks out a 1964 Ford Prefect ahead of his big fundraiser. Also pictured is the vehicle’s owner Shona Sharp [not ‘the missus’]. The ‘abrasive and intimidating’ guy is sitting there wearing a pink, beaded bracelet inscribed with the words ‘pure’, ‘spirit’ and ‘hope’. Suddenly he’s not so intimidating. Suddenly he doesn’t strike fear in lesser hearts. And his black t-shirt is emblazoned with ‘proud community supporter of the breast cancer foundation’. He’s a marshmallow with attitude who wants to raise at least $10,000 for a cause that is now deeply personal to him. “Coffee and Cars III, it’s for the tiddies.” That’s what the show is called. An all makes and models car show at Mount Sports Centre on January 12. Three hundred show cars max’. No pretension – it’s not a brand or genre specific car show. “Someone can turn up in rotary and look over a Mercedes, someone may turn up in a Lamborghini and look at a hotrod.” But tiddies? For the tiddies? “Let it start a controversy if that’s what’s required to start a conversation.” There’s a sudden flash of pink defianc “We want to save the tiddies, man. That’s not a sexual thing, it’s a life thing. “If it offends some people, so be it. Get your wallet out, chuck some money at it and make me go away.” Wayne still has his ‘missus’ – she’s great now and he’s
grateful. Now he wants to give back. “My ultimate goal is to have an annual car event in Mount Maunganui that does a massive fundraising push, to create something in the Mount that people are excited to go to.” This year ‘tiddies’, and next year youth suicide, another social issue close to Wayne Brake. There will be a re-branding – he’s moving away from flat whites and mochaccinos to the Mount Motor Jam It says what the show is. “And let’s make a contribution to society, let’s pay back as we are sitting around talking cars.” Wayne Brake is a ‘detailer’, a car groomer by another name – but high-end grooming. “We are just the top.” And an entrepreneur on the side. “We have had people suggest promo girls at the show, would we like some women in bikinis come along. “Well no thanks. Don’t let the tattoos fool you. This is for cars, this is for charity, every cent.” This is also for ‘the missus’. Because every year more than 650 New Zealand women die from breast cancer. That’s almost two a day. She dodged a bullet and Wayne still has the women he loves. Next week Amanda, ‘the missus’ talks to The Weekend Sun about her brush, and the man who stood by her.
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Christmas gathering for giving back Kiwi music queens Anika Moa and Ria Hall will be rocking out at Tauranga’s Christmas in the Park this Saturday. And crowds hitting Blake Park in Mount Maunganui will be getting into the Christmas spirit, all while giving back to the community at the same time. Funds raised from the non-for-profit event, which is gold coin entry, will go towards more than a dozen Bay of
Plenty charities. A few of the many charities involved are Kai Aroha, Women’s Refuge, Arataki Community Group, Shakti, Te Tuinga Whanau, Street Kai, Tauranga Moana Night Shelter and Homes of Hope. Alongside live music, park-goers will also be able to enjoy carnival rides, facepainting, bouncy castles, blow up soccer, Santa’s grotto and market stalls. “All the Christmas shopping inspiration you need will be provided by The Little Big Markets. Expect all your favourite
food stalls offering a whole lot of deliciousness, and Mount Brew Co pouring the cold ones,” says an event spokesperson. “This much-loved annual party is a way for the whole community to come together to celebrate Christmas.” The event, which is hosted by Little Big Events and Community Projects Charitable Trust, is into its ninth year. Members of the public are encouraged to bring
Tiki Taane performing at a previous Christmas in the Park event in Tauranga.
along a donation of non-perishable food for MoreFM’s initiative ‘Stuff the Bus’. Other live music at the event includes the Harmonic Resonators, Randy Matthews Quintet and family cover band Indecisive. Christmas in the Park runs from 10am till 5pm on Saturday, December 7 at Blake Park. For more information, visit: www.eventfinda.co.n
My visit to the Ports of Auckland I recently completed a two-day placement at the Ports of Auckland through the Business Parliamentary Trust, which is an organisation that works to foster goodwill and understanding between Parliament and the business community. This placement allowed me to work alongside the Port’s incredible staff while observing the inner workings of how the Port operates. My time at the Port was enjoyable and left a very positive impression. The Port of Auckland is an extremely productive and efficient operation, especially for having such a small land area and footprint. Primary port operations will inevitably begin to move elsewhere
in the coming years. However, there will always be a need for a port in Auckland. A small holding in Auckland must continue to ensure the efficient supply of essential goods, such as fuel to New Zealand’s largest market. The Port’s transition to Northport will not be overnight. It will be an incremental move that will require the development of new systems and infrastructure. Whangarei is about as far away that you can get from the rest of
the country. Therefore, sharing the freight load between Tauranga and Northport would be a sensible and pragmatic solution. We need to think seriously about strategies that will maintain connectivity throughout NZ and enable the efficient movement of goods up and down the length of our country. The best solution will be the establishment of a blue highway. Our coastal shipping fleet is now a small fraction of the size that it once was, and it desperately needs to be expanded. For this to happen, the Government needs to put regulations in place that will allow for investment into the expansion of our coastal fleet.
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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Submissions close on Friday, 20 December 2019
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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Slowing down the gangs Last week National released the seventh in our series of Discussion Documents, this one on law and order. As the party of law and order, this is in our DNA. The number of patched gang members is increasing at almost twice the rate of new police recruits. We’ve always said we would crack down on gangs, and our discussion document reflects that. For a start, we’re proposing a new police unit which would harass and interfere with gang activity. The unit would be modelled on ‘Strike Force Raptor’ based in
New South Wales which was set up to target the activity of outlaw motorcycle gangs and associates. ‘Strike Force Raptor’ would interrupt gang activity. If someone was punched outside a nightclub by a gang member, the unit would take over the case. If gang members didn’t pay their traffic fines, i would follow up to ensure their driver licences were taken away. National is also proposing banning gang patches and insignia
in public. This year alone we’ve seen patched Mongrel Mob members carry out initiation ceremonies on Te Mata Peak, a popular destination for families and tourists. We believe New Zealanders should be able to go about their lives without fear and intimidation, gang patches and insignia are intimidating. It’s time we put a stop to that. This document is just one part of the biggest policy development process undertaken by an opposition ever. Enter into the contest of ideas with your feedback at: www.national.org.nz/law_and_ order
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Gifting corporate kindness to the community The programme also involves an employee ‘Workplace Giving’ scheme, which will take flight in the New Year Employees will have the opportunity to donate a portion of their pay to charity, with their contribution will be partially matched by Craigs.
The partnership has the potential to bridge gaps between companies and the community, helping money get where it is most needed, says Lori. “Corporate social responsibility is a huge thing on a worldwide basis and has tremendous legs here in New Zealand.”
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An end to the ‘building boom’? “He’s predicted twelve of the last three recessions,” it was said about one economic commentator. Economists rarely forecast the future correctly; however, one thing we do know with some certainty is that Tauranga is running out of land fast and there are consequences for the local building industry. The final sections are being developed in Papamoa East and Tauriko right now; with no significant subdivisions planned until 2023, at the earliest. The city is facing a shortage of 1000 homes over the next three years (assuming current demand continues). If significant new subdivisions aren’t started by 2023, there’ll be an undersupply of nearly 5000 homes over the next ten years.
If this continues, all things being equal, the law of supply and demand means both house prices and rents will skyrocket and homelessness will get worse. But there are some worrying factors that may suppress demand. Slowing house sales and falling prices in Auckland will make it harder for our largest group of migrants to move to Tauranga. Builders and associated services may leave town as new work dries up, suppressing housing demand but also the local economy. For the sake of home buyers and our economy we need subdivisions in Tauriko West and Te Tumu to progress swiftly; however, both are reliant on Government funding road upgrades to open these areas up; SH29 and the Papamoa East Interchange. Fortunately, it appears Government is starting to realise this with a positive meeting between Minster Phil Twyford and local Mayors on the issue last week.
Emergency management agency gets its name changed to NEMA The new National Emergency Management Agency became operational this week. All of the existing functions and staff of the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management are now part of the new agency and the Ministry will cease to exist. Civil Defence Minister Hon Peeni Henare announced the establishment of the new National Emergency Management Agency from December 1, 2019. The National Emergency Management Agency will be an autonomous departmental agency, hosted by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The National Emergency Management Agency will assume all of the current responsibilities of the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002 and National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan 2015. Minister Henare welcomed the establishment of the National Emergency Management Agency as an important step in a significant programme of change for the emergency management system. “The National Emergency Management Agency will provide strong, national leadership, putting people and their communities at the heart of our national emergency management system. The National Emergency Management Agency will help New Zealand better
prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies by boosting the performance and capability of the system across all hazards and all risks,” says Peeni. “Emergencies impact people and communities. They also impact property, critical infrastructure, economy and the environment. “The National Emergency Management Agency will work together with central and local government, communities, iwi/Maori and the business sector to reduce those impacts. “It will take a system-wide approach to reducing risk, strengthening readiness, and quickly and effectively responding to and recovering from emergencies.” The Deputy State Services Commissioner has appointed Carolyn Schwalger as the interim chief executive. Carolyn has been the Programme Director for the NEMA transition since July 2019. Before this role, Carolyn held several senior positions across New Zealand’s public sector, including the Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative at New Zealand’s Permanent Mission to the UN and the Principal Capability Adviser and Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. For more information, visit: www.civildefence.govt.nz
Don’t get sucked in Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has announced its plans to launch a nationwide, youth focussed vaping education campaign, at the beginning of Term One 2020. The ‘Don’t Get Sucked In’ campaign plans to tackle the growing number of non-smoking youths now using vaping devices as recreational tools and educate these teens on the impact that
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Ingredients
Kai Moana salad
Serves 4
Method
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2 punnets Roma/Cherry tomatoes
Place the prawns in a bowl with the marinade for one hour.
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 baby Fennel bulbs, trimmed and cored
Juice of one lemon
Preheat oven to 200°C. Toss cherry tomatoes with a touch of oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast, tossing once, until tomatoes are blistered and just beginning to burst, 10–15 minutes. Let cool.
1 tablespoon chopped Dill
20 medium Prawns peeled and deveined with tails left intact.
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Shave the fennel. I like to use my Japanese mandolin.You can use a sharp Trustpower Christmas Parade made its way down sleigh, eveninto before he starts out3 Tablespoons on his global knife and carefully shave it. Place a bowl and add of Devonport Road and along the Strand. There were Olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juicerun (½on lemon). Add theEve. dill and seasonmore than 80 entrants including floats, marching delivery Christmas bands, acrobatic groups, dancing teams, community to taste. Last week Santa was in Papamoa, then in Auckland
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at a big rocking mall, then back to Te on Puke andhot the Tauranga Get the marinated prawns and sizzling your grill. Once theyBefore the parade Santa reminded children that CBD. It’s alland partwhite of his on big the promotional push leading are evenly pink on the outside inside they’re ready to it’s not the size of the present that counts, but the up to Christmas Day itself. thought. After all, his most memorable present was an plate (about 4 minutes) Last weekend Sun photographer Daniel Hines
orange at the bottom of his Christmas stocking.
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3 cloves Garlic
Thumb size fresh Ginger finely diced
½ Tablespoon Fish Sauce
Place the tomatoes tightly in the middle onto 4 plates and top with a layer of the fennel mixture. With a quick hand of an artist place the prawns as a beautiful crown on top of the layers.Yum yum!
Zest from 1 Lemon (spray free) or, even better, lime.
Cracked Pepper and Salt
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Reducing air pollution in the Mount A new, official air shed covering the Mount Maunganui industrial area will help Bay of Plenty Regional Council better manage air quality in the area – enabling tighter rules and consent decisions and a greater ability to manage industrial discharges. Associate Minister for the Environment, Nanaia Mahuta approved the airshed, which became effective from November 28, after the regional council requested more management tools from Central Government to address increasing concerns about dust and poor air quality in the area. Bay of Plenty Regional Deputy Chair, Jane Nees, says looking after the region’s air quality is part of the council’s role as guardians of the local environment. “The community have been concerned about the quality of air in the Mount Maunganui industrial area for some time and as a result, the council put a network of monitors in place across the area to better understand the problem,” Jane says. “At $500,000 a year this has been a significant investment, but in the last 12 months since
The Mount Maunganui Airshed (in blue) and Mount Maunganui industrial area.
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through the back window. “There’s no reverse camera and I was backing using my wing mirrors, which is what I normally do when backing anyway.” The proximity sensor went off – beep,beep,beep – but too late. And it was a nice wide drive, easy for backing, unless there’s a power pole straddling the two driveways. And crunch, an expensive crunch. “The guy at the address said: ‘aahh, not again, I normally warn people about that pole. Heap of people have hit it’. And when I was talking to a friend, she said not the power pole at 228… whaaaaat?” The pole may stand defiantly between two driveways but it has territorial rights – has had for nearly half a century. It’s been there since 1971. And while Les Geraghty blames the power pole, Powerco blames residential expansion in Mount Maunganui, because this has caused many properties to be redeveloped.
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The offending pole now straddles two driveways. Now Powerco has someone called a customer experience manager, aka a trouble shooter. He is Mr Matthew Ogier. “According to council records, units 228A and 228B were built in 1989 and resulted from a sub-division of the original 228 Valley Road property. “A new driveway was built at this time, resulting in the existing pole now straddling two driveways.” So we can’t blame the pole, although Powerco in its response to The Weekend Sun does refer to it as a “problem pole”. So why not shift it, re-position it? That seems to have been a lost opportunity - 1989 was probably a better time for that discussion. ”The pole supports both electricity and telecommunications services,” says Matthew. “And while shifting it is possible, it’s not a simple matter. There’s also the question of cost.” But what about duty of care, points out Les. Powerco has 1.1 million customers across 442,000
homes, businesses and organisations. A nd one of its declared corporate values is a commitment to keeping people safe. “Quite right,” says Matthew. “Safety is a key driver throughout Powerco’s operations. But Powerco has no record of any accidents involving the pole until Mr Geraghty’s recent accident. There has been no complaint and no requests to have the pole shifted.” Powerco visited the site this week to check the safety of the pole. There was no visible damage. Not to the pole, but the back of Les’ car is munted. And the pole continues to stand its ground, waiting to do its worst, to leap out and bite another fender, another bumper. It’ll undoubtedly happen again and Les thinks Powerco should give the neighbours an early Christmas treat and move the pole. Perhaps Powerco should warn Santa against backing out of 228.
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Western Bay recycling trial comes to Pongakawa Recycling for rural residents, near Pongakawa, just got easier thanks to a rural recycling trial programme coming to their neighbourhood. Western Bay of Plenty District Council is launching a six-month trial of a manned trailer to take domestic recycling, 9am-1pm every second Saturday at BP Pongakawa. Starting November 30, users will be able to recycle; glass - bottles and jars, plastic - #1 and #2, tin and aluminium cans, paper and flattened cardboard. No whiteware, oil or green waste will be taken. Council’s Resource Recovery and Waste team leader Ilze Kruis says the trial follows council consultation, A domestic recycling through the Annual Plan in 2018, on the proposal to service will be available introduce a rural recycling drop-off point. at BP Pongakawa every The intention was to make it easier for rural second Saturday. communities to be able to recycle of which 76 per cent were in support of establishing rural recycling drop-off points. “We are always looking at alternative The east of the district was chosen to run the trial as recycling and rubbish collection this was seen as the area with the greatest opportunity models to achieve better oversight to reduce travel times to recycling facilities. and management of solid waste and recycling throughout the district,” explains Ilze. “We’ll let the recycling do the talking to see if there is an appetite for further recycling drop-off centres. “A big thank you must go to Wayne Parry and the team at BP Pongakawa for joining the cause and allowing Council to use the premises for the trial. With its easy access off the state highway it is a perfect fit.” Considering submitters’ concerns around illegal dumping, the trailer, manned by local waste minimisation company Waste Watchers Ltd, eliminates litter and rubbish as the site is manned and mobile. Waste Watchers Ltd director Marty Hoffart says running the trial for the mobile recycling centre is a really progressive move. “Not many councils around the country have done something like this, New Zealand’s Quietest Heat Pumps
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NZ Scholarship and NCEA exam results release day Another year of NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship exams has ended, with the last exams being completed on Tuesday afternoon. "Around 140,000 students have attended 119 exam sessions across New Zealand, the Cook Islands and Niue over the last four weeks", says NZQA deputy chief executive assessment, Kristine Kilkelly. About 20,000 students from more than 200 schools entered to sit some of their exams online. This year NZQA offered online exams for 14 subjects across NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3.
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Government urged to fix disability funding crisis The disability sector is calling on the Government to deliver a much-needed boost in the 2020 Budget to stem a funding crisis that is resulting in many disabled people missing out on the services and support they need.
fund the disability service system today, the Government needs to inject $574 million into the sector’s annual budget. “With the Government running large surpluses and having met its debt targets, the time is right to invest in better lives for disabled New Zealanders.”
An annual funding shortfall of $574 million has been revealed. An estimated 15,000 additional disabled people are unable to access services they are eligible for, and services are continuing to be rationed as the funding crisis worsens. The 2020 Sector Briefing Report – Enabling Good Lives Sooner Rather Than Later – launched by the New Zealand Disability Support Network -NZDSN- lays bare a funding crisis that is impacting every level of the sector. “It’s high time the Government delivered on its promise to put wellbeing at the heart of all its decision-making when it comes to disabled people, their families and those organisations providing support services,” says NZDSN chief executive Dr Garth Bennie. “The sector is in crisis at every point. “What we urgently need is a step change in the Government’s approach to correct a decade of neglect and underfunding and put the sector on a sustainable footing. “Piecemeal changes such as in the 2019 Budget, while welcome, have not tackled the core funding problems we face. We estimate that to properly
University of Otago alumna behind major HIV discovery S-based scientist and distinguished Otago alumna, Professor Carole McArthur and her team of researchers, are behind the recentlyannounced discovery and identification of a new HIV subtype, which has been characterised by US healthcare company Abbott Laboratories. Professor McArthur says it is the first new
HIV "Group M" subtype in almost 20 years and owes its discovery to more recent advances in nextgeneration sequencing. Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago announced that the findings, published recently in the Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (JAIDS), show the role next-generation
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Leaders committed to mental wellbeing but are still not covering all the bases A new report suggests that while Kiwi bosses are genuinely committed to the mental health and wellbeing of their workers, the help they are providing may be missing the mark. ‘Covering all the bases’, was published on November 24 by Deloitte and the Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum and is based on a survey of CEOs, directors and senior executives. The report found a genuine concern among senior leaders for the health and wellbeing of their people, says report’s co-authors: Francois Barton, Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum executive director, and Monika
Wakeman, Deloitte director. “By far the most commonly identified risk to mental health and wellbeing was work demands which was mentioned by 95 per cent of leaders. “However, the most common resource organisations provided to keep people safe and healthy was Employee Assistance Programme which serves as an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff. “Relatively few organisations appear to be responding to the risks proactively by managing work hours or fatigue,” says Monika. “Eighty-five per cent of respondents said the board and
executive understood the mental health and wellbeing risks to workers and 71 per cent said the board and executive verified that the resources required to support the mental health and wellbeing of workers were in place. “The report also suggests that our leaders are not always positive role models themselves,” says Monika. “This has enabled us to identify areas where, as a country, we appear to have strengths – such as in the provision of EAP and other support for workers,” says Francois. “It also highlights opportunities for improvement,” says Monika.
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Staying flexible and enjoying life “When you release expectations, you are free to enjoy things for what they are instead of what you think they should be” Mandy Hale. Detachment doesn't mean not taking action and leaving it up to chance, it means being flexible rather than insistent on only one way the outcome can occur. Detachment is about committing fully to what we are working towards and at the same time not clinging to our idea
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Salvation Army is home for more than 1800 Kiwis this Christmas The Salvation Army is expecting more than 1800 Kiwis to spend this Christmas in one of its transitional or social houses across the country.
of how it should all turn out. When we accomplish all the actions we have planned we then let go, because we can do no more. When we do this we have more peace and the best intentions become a reality. What outcome are you clinging to at the moment that may be holding you back?
“For most of us Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, but for many others it is another day without food or shelter and can be filled with stress and loneliness,” says Jono Bell, the Salvation Army national director of community ministries. The Salvation Army manages 296 Transitional Housing properties and 26 Parenting Programme units complete with intensive wrap around services along with 360 Social Housing units. Last year, the total number of people in these centres on Christmas Eve was 1187 and the Army says this year it expects to house more than
1800. “Our people find themselves without housing for a variety of reasons: suffering financial hardship, overcrowding, family disruptions, addictions or poor physical and mental health. We’re here to provide a safety net, giving them a safe place and support to transition back into long term accommodation and the community,” says Jono. The Army will also be busy organising more than 15,000 food parcels along with gifts for thousands of people in need over the Christmas season – all on top of the regular services it provides to 120,000 Kiwis year-round in the fight against poverty The Salvation Army is seeking support from the public with its Christmas Appeal which runs until December 20. Donations can be made online at: www. salvationarmy.org.nz/christmasappeal
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Christmas at Unichem Greerton Pharmacy Greerton Village and sharing some of Santa’s favourite baked treats,” she says. With an extensive new range of Christmas gifts in store, free gift
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Wow it is that time of year again! Come join And they won’t forget the annual lolly scramble for Unichem Greerton Pharmacy at its fabulous the Greerton Village walking school bus - kids get ready, the fun doesn’t stop. customer Christmas day, taking place next “We love the opportunity to thank all our Friday, December 13 from 8.30am-5.30pm. customers for their support throughout the year,” This year they are cranking up the Christmas carols and pulling out the Santa hats. Throughout the day there will be in-store tastings and sampling of selected products. They are now taking entries into the gift basket draws with more than just giveaways on offer. There will also be double living reward points throughout the whole day and a special ‘VIP’ guest arriving at 2.30pm.
says Unichem Greerton Pharmacy owner Michelle Barbour. “It’s such a fun day for everyone and one the whole team really looks forward to. Everyone is welcome so come and join us!” Exclusive to Unichem Greerton Pharmacy this year will be the ‘hostess with the mostess’; the one and only Mrs Claus. “I look forward to meeting the lovely people of
Mindfulness for good health and wellness Being busy and stressed is part of modern times and with the end of the school year and Christmas on the horizon, the stress levels tend to rise and self-care gets pushed down the priority list. Mindfulness refers to a state of consciousness where interaction with others and your own thoughts and the environment is undertaken with deep thought, and without judgement. It is a
mental state achieved by focusing your own awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting your feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. Just as we are seeing more information around the benefits of physical exercise on our mind, we are also seeing the effects of mindfulness on our bodies by reducing feelings of
anxiety and stress. Mindful activities and practices such as Pilates, tai chi and yoga have proven popular and are based on long histories of tradition and effectiveness. However many find that activities that involve getting the heart rate up, but allow the mind to be free, can offer the benefits of mindfulness, as anyone who has gone for a walk in nature can attest to.
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A selective media Do what is needed As a concerned citizen, closely following the national and international news, I notice that there is a definite bias in media reportage no more apparent to an objective observer than in the US with the majority of newspapers and the major TV networks. Any claim of global warming and ‘highest temperature ever recorded in...’ is emblazoned across the pages or quoted on television. But when the present cold weather hit most states, the longest and coldest historically in the North West, little is heard from the media to question the validity of the calamitous threats to the future of the children of the world. Are they living on a different continent or is it at variance with their political agendas? B Johnson, Omokoroa.
Code of conduct Parliament is establishing a Code of Conduct after allegations of behaviour. This is timely, as a former Local District Councillor, I experienced inappropriate behaviour when I was a representative three years ago, for a term. Once again, I have been the subject of what I can only describe as ‘bully behaviour’, with my reputation being ‘tainted’ by Representatives on the Western Bay of Plenty District Council". K Gunn-Thomas, Te Puke.
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It’s a sad fact that too many jump on the bandwagon, when they do not need to. Look at the many tattoos and expensive phones. People in need - yes and why, greedy people - no. Some do not want to buy food, when they can run a scam instead and get a free lunch. R Chamberlain, Tauranga.
Having read Clayton Mitchell's piece re: tackling challenges (The Weekend Sun, November 29, page 30) and highlighting the fact the roads in this region have become severely congested, I can't help but think that your party is responsible for the government we have at present, with a mix of ideologies that is seriously anti highway construction (Katikati bypass, the TNL and a full upgrade of SH2 which is about the most dangerous piece of road in the country) that were about to be started. So Mr Mitchell, spare us your politicians’ hot air and build the infrastructure we need, or you, and the ministers responsible, should lower your heads in shame, because these issues are harming in a big way the whole area. D Hill, Omokoroa.
Adding up rates In his column, Tauranga City Councillor Steve Morris (The Weekend Sun, November 22, page 22) states “Our neighbours, the Western BOP District Council, are no longer the highest rated council in the country with Auckland taking that ‘honour’ but it should be noted that both Auckland and Nelson councils are ‘unitary authorities’ meaning they are both a regional and city council”. Unfortunately, Councillor Morris is not comparing apples with apples. He should have explained that Auckland provides its residents with the same range of services that we get from district council and regional council combined. If the average residential rates charged by the regional council are added to those of our district council, WBOPDC ratepayers are paying total rates of $3492 compared to Auckland’s $3387. We are still the highest-rated council in New Zealand. K Hay, Waihi Beach Cr Morris did note in his column that both Auckland and Nelson are unitary authorities and both regional and local councils. - Editor. The Weekend Sun welcomes letters from readers. Preference will be given to short letters (200 words maximum) supplied with full name and contact details.
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Knowledge, opinions and experience The Local Government Act requires local authorities to have processes to provide opportunities for Maori to contribute to the decision-making process and to foster the development of Maori capacity to contribute. I expect Maori to have input into council decisionmaking and I expect the council to consider those views but what I do not accept is for Maori to have an unqualified right of veto To elevate the Maori world view above all other world views is unacceptable. The Treaty cannot imply a superior form of citizenship. Any argument for different treatment under Article 2 or 3, based purely on an ethnic basis, is
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A big ‘no thanks’ Equality – it matters to rubbish service
To S Reid of Omokoroa (The Weekend Sun, November 29, page 49) I want to explain what the Treaty of Waitangi means to me. Having been elected to Local Govt in 1977 when I I am objecting to the new councilwas the second woman ever to run waste service as a home owner be elected to a district council and landlord. Waimairi with a population of Like many other people, we 74,500, what was always and manage our food waste by still is today on Western Bay composting and taking our clean District Council, is Article 3 recycling to the transfer station. of the Treaty which was such a globally enlightened As a landlord I try to keep rents as low as possible but document in 1840 and made all people living in New rates increases make that very hard to do. Zealand equal with British subjects. Before the law The council have decided that some properties will not be able to receive the service so will not be charged. that still stands. Eventually we women got the vote and last term, So, people not wanting this service should be able to I was the only woman on council and now we have opt out. four. One can get a very large vote from the voters As for the ‘Have Your Say’ survey, the first question and one can have enormous experience but if the should be ‘Do you want this service?’ Where is the freedom of choice and council listening Mayor chooses, he has the power to bury one which he has done to me—no chairmanships and being the to the people? most experienced and qualified, nothing counts if What will happen to the contractors that are the leader chooses. So Mr Reid there are times when providing the service now, one of them being a small, equality doesn’t mean a thing to some, but that is locally-owned business? no reason to give up as there is always so much to be M Murray-Benge, Bethlehem. A Lusby, Maungatapu. done.
TCC v Race Relations Commissioner During the 1980s I was very vocal regarding rugby trips to South Africa not having Maori members, so I am not ‘racist’. The Treaty of Waitangi Act 1975 [45 years ago] was meant to address confiscated land. In that 45 years Ngapuhi have not made their claim because they are not able to agree who is to represent them. Yes, a whole 45 years later! From memory the Government claimed all treaty settlements would be final by 2014. Then there are to be ‘top-up’ settlements. Hello? After the Race Relations Commissioner claimed Andrew Hollis should stand down, I wrote
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to Meng Foon [Race Relations Commissioner], outlining my thoughts on the subject, taking the intervening 45 years into account, asking him whether he considered my comments ‘racist’. After several emails back and forth and my repeated asking that same question, he refused to do so. Andrew Hollis’ thoughts appear to be exactly the same as mine, for exactly the same reason – the vast majority of New Zealanders, after 45 years, are over the division this is causing in our country, want to put it behind us and get along together, without special rights for any person/race. J Hill, Tauranga.
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If I am to believe TV1 News, it’s okay to sexually assault another person as long as you have had enough to drink? Or is it perhaps as long as you belong to the sitting Labour Party? I couldn’t believe my ears when they told us that the [person] who [was charged with sexual assault] of some kids at the Labour Party’s party in Waihi was not sentenced or fined at all [discharged without conviction]. What is wrong with that judge? I am sure we were told that he/she took into consideration that this man was intoxicated, so it wasn’t such a big deal!
As far as I am concerned, sexual assault is sexual assault and needs to be tried as such, regardless of alcohol consumption. What is our justice system doing with this sort of nonsense being present in our courts? C Stitt, Katikati.
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The invisible God made visible As we lead up to Christmas it is worth pondering the meaning of the baby Jesus born in Bethlehem.
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He was no ordinary baby, but extraordinary. In one sense, baby Jesus was ‘ordinary’ like all other babies who are born: he had an earthly mother called Mary, he was born by natural means (no medical intervention) and he grew up in a loving home with brothers and sisters who followed later. In a more profound sense though, baby Jesus was extraordinary: his father was not Joseph (Mary’s husband) but rather God Himself – the Bible calls this the incarnation, He was conceived inside Mary by the Holy Spirit (Luke 1:26-37). Jesus was extraordinary in that He pre-existed with God before He came into the world. And in fact, the world and everything that exists was created through Him at the very beginning. Colossians 1:16 says: “For
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God bless New Zealand I just returned from a 10-day trip to Thailand and to Nepal, where I had the privilege to share my perspective with Church leaders on a broad range of subjects. I was received so well, and treated with great hospitality in both nations. I have returned back to our nation and to this beloved city that I call home, with a great sense of call to seek its welfare, more than ever. Sitting in Kathmandu last week, in a cafe, in an environment that is one of the most majestic places on Earth - the Himalayas - I couldn’t help but reflect on what I saw all around me. A teeming mass of people, with jammed roads, air choked with smog and people
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who were endeavouring to eke out a living, driving around streets, that we would be appalled at. Yes, New Zealand has problems, but when you come back and see order, air to breathe that isn’t choked with smog and traffic that is mild in comparison to so many places, it causes me to take time and thank the Lord for this nation, our city and to pray for its protection, its prosperity and to ask God to help me and others with our perspectives about how blessed we actually are to live here and be here. God bless New Zealand and may our city of Tauranga be a blessing to this nation and beyond. Pastor David Dishroon, Changepoint.
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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg48 THE WEEKEND SUN
A (Gitbox) Rebellion at the Village It is rather stating the bleedin’ obvious to point out that it gets busy at this time of year. So busy that last time I missed out mentioning a fantastic show happening this weekend at The Jam Factory. I will make up for that this week. But first I, and no doubt more than a few folk, am reeling at the discovery all Amazon stores except the American one have stopped delivering to New Zealand. As someone who does a lot of Christmas shopping on-line, particularly from Amazon in the UK, this is a crushing blow present-wise. We of course have to thank the bloody government and its desire to load GST onto even the smallest foreign purchases. What it means here is a massive number of products – happily enjoyed by other countries – are no longer available to ordinary New Zealanders. Amazon have effectively said that this country is too small to bother with. One of the big classes of item this effects is music. Yes, there are people who still buy music in physical form. There’s a lot that will be very hard to obtain in this country now that we are banned from Amazon. That’s not knocking music sellers in this country, it’s just the reality: they can’t stock everything.
music and eager to stock and sell CDs, records and whatever paraphernalia you have. The latest Tauranga release you’ll find in Record Roundabout is Ship Of Fools by B-Side Band. This is certainly the most recent locally-produced album since it hasn’t yet officially been launched. That’s going to happen at the end of January – watch this space! Just in case anyone is looking for Christmas presents locally, now that Amazon has barred Kiwis, B-Side boys has made early copies available at the Village. You can probably also go through their website or Facebook page. I’ve actually heard Ship Of Fools and although I’ll save reviewing it ‘till the official launch I must say I recko it’s the best thing the band have done. More confiden and focused with each release, this one proudly embraces their unique brand of Kiwiana Rockabilly.
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Lions donate music stands as band farewells conductor Katikati Lions president Alan Hay and colleagues Peter Charlton and Graham Vallely attended last week’s Katikati Concert Band rehearsal to present new music stands purchased using funds donated by the Lions. The new portable stands make transportation far easier to the various local events the band performs especially in the busy Christmas period including the Lions Santa Parade on Saturday, December 7 at 2pm. Receiving the generous donation was Wendy Fleming in her last full rehearsal with the band. Wendy is leaving Katikati to take up new challenges in the Eastern Bay of Plenty and many members commented that her support, enthusiasm and dedication will be greatly missed by the band. She has been with the band since 2006 and has been musical director and inspiration for many years. The band is going from strength to strength, doubling in size in the last five years and achieving Gold Medals at the last two Matamata festivals. A new musical director is actively being sought and new members are always welcome. For details contact Mick Goodall on” 0212171780. Wendy’s last concert with the band will take place on Sunday, December 8 at 6.30pm, at the Haiku stage, Katikati when the band will perform Christmas music and carols.
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Peer-to-peer shipping launches in NZ A Kiwi startup is promising to disrupt New Zealand’s costly and inefficient freight industry with a service that connects drivers with free vehicle space to people who need things delivered. Lonelyseat.co.nz launched publicly this week after two months of a soft launch testing phase. The premise is simple: if you have spare space in your vehicle and are going somewhere, you can carry something for other Kiwis who will give you money towards your fuel bill. It’s a win-win arrangement which sees the carrier earn money from their ride, and the shipper save money when compared to using a shipping service. "The cost of shipping items with Lonelyseat door-to-door is at least 50 per cent cheaper than using a traditional service," co-founder Riki Manarangi (Te Arawa, Ngati Whakaue) says. "Lonelyseat is not only better for people’s wallets, it’s also better for the environment. Two thirds of cars in New Zealand only have one occupant so we’ve created a network that makes use of that empty space. "Instead of putting more vehicles on the road to transport goods, Lonelyseat makes use of journeys already being made. That reduces our country’s
overall carbon footprint which is what we’re passionate about." Lonelyseat is also working alongside partners such as Trees That Count to offset more carbon than it emits and assist the Government in its Zero Carbon ambitions. Since soft-launching earlier this year, Lonelyseat has already built a network of drivers and senders from Kerikeri to Invercargill. "It’s clear that Kiwis are looking for a better logistics solution," Manarangi says. Drivers and senders decide the worth of a spare space but Lonelyseat provides some guidance. "Using traditional logistics options, sending a single desk chair from Auckland to Christchurch could cost around $150, whereas our pricing tool recommends around $70," Manarangi says. "Of that, the driver will pocket about $60. That’s $60 that they would not have received otherwise and the sender pays less than half of the typical cost. “Everyone wins." To keep the Lonelyseat community safe, drivers are vetted when they sign up and a review system moderates both senders and drivers. Plus, senders can keep track of their items with live GPS tracking. "Lonelyseat is like car sharing but instead of making small talk with strangers in your car, you get paid to
just carry their stuff," Manarangi says. "New Zealand is a car country and we’re giving people a simple way to cash in on their long journeys and offset both their fuel cost and our country’s carbon footprint."
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Local musicians helping local musicians MusicWorks Tauranga opened their doors in August 2019 at 132 Devonport Road following the closing of the previous Bay City music shop in the same location. The store has been given a fresh new look and features an extended stock range for musicians of all abilities - everything from grand and upright pianos, brass, strings and woodwind instruments to PA and home recording interfaces, ukuleles to guitars, basses, drums, amplifiers, microphones keyboards and every accessory you could ever need! A popular line amongst teachers and students is sheet music, tuition and exam books. MusicWorks can source an impressive range of titles so if you have a name and author, they can specially order publications in for you, and they are usually in the following day for pickup. The big names such as Yamaha, Eastman, Martin, Ibanez, Schecter, Laney, Vox and Mooer are well represented and because MusicWorks has stores nationwide, items not currently in the local store can easily be ordered from another location and most
goods arrive within one to two business days. MusicWorks is about musicians helping musicians and the staff are dedicated to problem solving and personal service to make your visit that much more special and worthwhile. The shop manager, Baz Mantis, is a musician and sound engineer/ producer and assistant manager Brandon Croton is also a musician, performing in bands as well as theatre productions. Part time staff member Elijah Te Kani is an adept keyboardist and music enthusiast and all three staff are committed to delivering the best advice and service possible to customers.
MusicWorks Tauranga’s Baz Mantis and Brandon Croton.
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The formidable Coopers Run Band Wrapping up another successful year for The Entertainers Club; so come and celebrate this Sunday and party with the formidable Coopers Run Band.
4.30 pm and tickets cost $15 per person. Full bar and meals available. Husband and wife Michael and Ashley Tipping.
Cooper’s Run have shared the stage with Grammy winning group Lady Antebellum, superstars Glen Campbell, Le Ann Rimes, Scotty McCreery and the grandfather of country music, Kenny Rogers. Up front is husband and wife Michael and Ashley Tipping who also toured as part of John Rowles backing band and were the first ever Kiwis to appear on the Nashville Global Artisits Party in downtown Nashville which was televised to more than 40 million viewers. Cooper’s Run is made up of John Dill on drums, Shane Reha on bass and Nick Jones on fiddle and keyboards. Nick manages to bring a classical edge to country with his effortless switch between violin and keyboards. Country is at the heart of this multi award winning band, but you can also expect a good selection of covers and the odd original. Anyone can come to these gigs, there is no club membership. The Entertainers Club presents Coopers Run Band at Tauranga Citz Club (upstairs) on December 8 from 5-8 pm. Doors open
Five tips for a safe summer with Uber Every year the summer months are some of Uber’s busiest. With millions of trips taken with Uber each summer, it’s important to make sure you stay safe. Tip 1: Make sure you find the right ride - with more people out and about, it’s important to make sure you’ve got the right car. The Uber app now prompts you to Check Your Ride with a push notification every time. All it takes is matching the licence plate, make and model and driver’s photo. And if you’re in a crowd, try the Spotlight feature to help the driver find you. That little circle in the bottom right of your app will light up your and your driver’s phone the same distinctive colour. Tip 2: Make sure your pickups and drop off locations are safe - when you request your ride, keep an eye out for road hazards and no-stopping zones. Try to find somewhere safe for your driver to stop close by and use the anonymised calling and messaging feature in the app to let them know where you are. Before exiting a vehicle always look over your shoulder and keep an eye out for people on bikes or scooters, pedestrians and other vehicles. Tip 3: Be a back-seat rider - sitting in the back seat
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gives you and your driver a bit of extra space. This also ensures you can safely exit on either side of the vehicle to avoid moving traffic. And just because you can’t reach the stereo, doesn’t mean you can’t make a few music requests. Tip 4: Respect your driver - every ride should be a safe and respectful experience for you and your driver, so Uber doesn’t tolerate bad behaviour. Obviously this includes insults or aggressive language, but it also means not slamming their car door or bringing open containers of alcohol into the vehicle. Remember, rider ratings count in New Zealand, so don’t let yours drop this summer! Tip 5: Use the safety features at your fingertips - with a quick tap, you can use the Share My Trip function to share where you are and where you’re headed with anyone in your device’s contact list so they can follow your ride in real time. And in the unlikely event you encounter an emergency during your ride, you can use the Emergency Assistance button on your app to be connected directly to local emergency services. Your location will also be displayed on the screen so you can let the operator know quickly and accurately where you are.
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Want to help prepare your community for an emergency? Fire and Emergency New Zealand is calling on people to join one of seven Local Advisory Committees which will help make New Zealand communities more resilient in an emergency
"We’re looking for people who can reflect the views and concerns of diverse community groups within their local area," says Fire and Emergency board chair Paul Swain. "We’re looking for people who can engage with a range of groups, gather a community-wide perspective and are committed to building a safer, more
resilient New Zealand," Paul says. Under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017, Fire and Emergency is required to establish Local Advisory Committees around the country to ensure a strong, representative voice for their community. "The committees will play a key part in building safer and more resilient
communities," says Paul. "They will help communities identify risks, be better prepared for emergencies, and be better able to respond to and recover well when they happen." The first seven committees will be based in Northland, Tairawhiti, Hawke’s Bay, Chatham Islands, West
Coast, Marlborough and Otago. Nominations are open and will close on January 31, 2020. These will be the first of 16 Local Advisory Committees across New Zealand to provide a strong community voice into Fire and Emergency’s local risk planning. Each committee will have between five to eight members, including a chair and deputy chair. For more information, visit: www.fireandemergency.nz/lacs
MT RSA Fri 6th Che Orton 7pm – 10pm Sat 7th CCR Tribute Show 8pm Members $20, Non members $25 Sun 8th Andy Bowman 4:30pm – 7:30pm
THE BARREL ROOM Sat 7th Take Two 6pm – 9pm
JACK DUSTY’S, Bureta Sat 8th Tim Armstrong 3pm – 6pm Wed 11th Tauranga Blues Jam from 7pm
ROSIE O’GRADY’S IRISH BAR, 2 Rata St, Mt Sat 7th Final Showdown featuring Tryptofunk, The Carradines & Trip Change. A night of funk, rock, dub & reggae 7:30pm. Free entry!
THE HOP HOUSE Fri 6th The Grant Haua Trio 8pm. Free entry. Fri 7th Tom Charleson (Tahuna Breaks) 5pm – 8pm. Free entry.
THE JAM FACTORY Fri 6th The Maes, Multiaward-winning Melbourne contemporary folk. 6:30pm. $25
THE CITZ CLUB, 13th Ave Sat 7th The Blarneys with Andy Craw & Chris Gunn from 7:30pm
Food packaging a concern but not food 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 ilot study conducted by Auckland University of Technology (AUT), using the new innovative Veggie Meter device to establish a benchmark of Kiwis’ vegetable and fruit consumption via a fingertip scan; and an online questionnaire w th 1346 adult respondents to understand which foods New Zealanders are most commonly consuming and why. Findings from the survey indicate that respondents identified t e 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 as ed about environmental sustainability. Only 27 per cent identified that knowing their food was produce in an environmentally sustainable way (including organic) was extremely or very important. Furthermore, only 21 per cent found the use of modern farming techniques to be extremely or very important when making purchasing decisions. Collectively, 30 per cent of respondents stated that they currently are or have been in the last 12 months vegetarian or vegan with a further eight percent stating that they have followed a flexitarian diet in the same period. This as higher among younger people (those aged 15-34) with 43 per cent having been vegetarian or vegan in the last 12 months and 13 per cent having followed a flexitarian diet.
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Saturday 7 December 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.
Art On The Strand
Original art for sale. The Strand, Tauranga. Weather permitting . 9am4pm. Tauranga Society of Artists
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
CCR Tribute Show
NZ’s premier Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Show. Mt RSA, Dee St at 8pm. Members $20, guests $25 Dance Party Bethlehem Hall, 239A State Highway 2, 7:30pm. BYO drink & nibbles. Strict tempo music. Everyone welcome. Ph 544 2337
Community Patrol Te Puke
Tamper screw day, New World car park Te Puke 9:30am. Have your number plate secured. Gold coin donation
Community Yoga Class
9am. Bring your friends. Enjoy community chai after class. $5 or free to LightRoom Members, 325 Maunganui Rd. Ph Rayna 027 464 0691 rayna@thelightroom.studio
Croquet
At Croquet Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St; Mon, Wed, Sat; 9am for 9:30 start. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232
Gate Pa Indoor Bowls
Combined Xmas Open Fours Tournament 7:15pm, Mount Sport Centre
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
LOL Laughter Wellness
We don’t laugh because we’re happy, we’re happy because we laugh. Come join us. Arataki CommunityCtr, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 11-11:45am. Ph Trish 022 036 6768
Messiah: Handel’s Christmas Favourite
7:30pm St Mary’s Church, Cameron Rd/Elizabeth St. Scholars Baroque Aotearoa Chamber Choir, NZBarok Orchestra, outstanding NZ/international soloists, conductor Chalium Poppy. Ticketek/Cash door. Don’t miss it! Final Sequence Dance, Sat 14th 7:30pm Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair, Sheldon’s Dance Band, Lovely Supper, Raffles. $7. Erica 576 057
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The Little Mermaid
By Gillian Moore School of Dance. A fairy-tale about a young mermaid. Baycourt 1pm & 6:30pm. Go to www.baycourt. co.nz for more info & tickets.
Village Radio Museum
Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710
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
PrettyUgly Exhibition
Christmas Taize
Croquet
Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, 12:45 for 1pm start, Sun, Tues, Fri. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633
Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet
Rosie O’Grady’s Final Showdown
Original music gig for the closing down of Rosie O’Gradys Irish Bar. 3 bands. From 7:30pm at 2 Rata St, Mt. Free entry!
Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet.nz
Safer Number Plates
Te Puke Community Patrols NZ at New World carpark Te Puke. Sat morning to secure vehicle plates. Gold coin donation. Enquiries tepuke@ cpnz.org.nz 027 430 6383
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NZDA BOP Range Day
NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licenc
Omokoroa Lions Market
2nd Sunday monthly. Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9amnoon. 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
Quakers in Tauranga
Christmas At The Lakes
As we approach Christmas, join us for a contemplative service using the music of Taize at St George’s, followed by refreshments. 7pm https://www. stgeorgesgatepa.com/
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.
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
Sun & Thurs 1:30-4pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419
Prayers Celebrating Life
Prayers for gift of life from conception to natural end. 3pm St Mary’s School Chapel, 13th Ave & St Joseph’s Church, Pitua Road, TePuna. All welcome.
Ninja Knits Hook Up
Chelsea Winter Live!
Pyes Pa Tauriko Lions is hosting Christmas at The Lakes, Koi Koi Reserve, Double Bay Rd 2-6pm. Come join the fun.
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
4-6pm at St John’s Anglican Church, 94 Bureta Rd.
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
Papamoa Tennis Club
Friendly synchronised swimming club
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Plant Sale 9am-12pm in front of ‘The Gallery’. Attractive potted plants available. Come an buy a living Christmas present.
A night with NZ’s much loved home cook & best selling cookbook author! Baycourt 7.30pm. Go to www.baycourt. co.nz for more info & tickets.
Tauranga Synchronised Swimming Club
2nd Sat of month Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Road 8am-Noon. Enquiries 549 3589
Te Puna Quarry Park
Sunday 8 December
Starting Sat 8 Feb Arataki Community Centre, Grenada St, Mt. 7:30-10:30pm. Entry $5. Ph Gordon 572 0060 or Bill 572 1669
Last club dance for the year in the Norris Street Hall 7pm
Katikati Lions Moggies Market
based at Baywave. Beginners train Sat mornings. First lesson free. Ph Jo 027 543 1697, www.taurangasynchro.co.nz or Facebook @taurangasynchroNZ
Mount Sequence Dance
Sequence Dance Club
8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm
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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! 8pm Baycourt www.baycourt.co.nz for tickets.
Mount Maunganui Society Dance
Christmas Social Dance
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Ladies Night
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
Messy Church
Join us for fun activities, faith exploration, celebration time, meal provided.
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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.
Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sunday Stitch Workshop
Textile Art casual get together. Create treasures with Kristy Clegg. First Sunday of month, 10am-1pm. $10. The Artery, Historic Village. Info@www. theincubator.co.nz. Ph 571 3232
Tauranga Country Music Club
1pm at Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. Members a plate please. Everyone welcome. Ph Merv 571 6716
Tauranga Spiritual Growth Centre
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 14 Norris St. Doors open 6:30pm starts 7pm. $5. Come join our spiritual community. Mediums, energy healers, meditation, holistic health.
Tauranga Underwater Hockey Club
Have a go at underwater hockey at Baywave at 5pm. No experience needed. Just come with your togs & we’ll provide the gear. https://www.sporty.co.nz/ taurangauhc emailtuwh@gmail.com
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
Interested in international travel with home hosting? Tauranga Western BOP Friendship Force is part of a worldwide organisation! Ph Barbara 574 5711 or Jonathan 572 2091
Monday 9 December 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
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
Holiday Programmes
House of Science Tauranga holiday programmes. Robotics 13th-17th Jan, Science 20th-24th Jan. Book at https:// houseofscience.nz/tauranga/shop/
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.
Pickleball At The Mount
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
Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise
Mon/Wed Tga Senior Citz Club 14 Norris St. 9:15-10:45. Tues St Mary’s church hall cnr Girven & Marlin
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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
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.
Meditations On Life
summer! Tuesdays at Kulim park, Tauranga & Thursdays Moa park, Mount Maunganui. More info at www. jarofhearts.yoga
Midweek Music
Wednesday 11 December
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 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
Tauranga Theatre Organ Society
1pm Baycourt Theatre, 38 Durham St. Hear & play the mighty Wurlitzer theatre organ. All welcome. Ph 552 0243
Tga Citizens’ Indoor Bowls
Summer Bowls every Monday & Thursday. Monday, names in by 7pm & Thursday, 1pm. Everyone welcome. $2
Welcome Bay Art Group
9:30am at Lighthouse Church Meeting Room (next to village shops). Ph Denis 544 6451
Tuesday 10 December Age Concern Coffee Group
Chat over a relaxing cuppa at Te Puke Citizens RSA Club, 179 Jellicoe St. 10-11am $3.50pp. Open to the public. Ph 578 2631
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
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
Croquet
Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Tues, Fri, Sun, 12:45 for 1pm start. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633
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
Marching For Leisure
A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & friendship. Ph Coreen 570 0172 or 021 298 3480
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
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
Taoist Tai Chi
New Beginner classes, 15 Koromiko St, Judea, 1-2:30pm. Memorial Hall, KatiKati, 1:15-2:45pm. 345 Maunganui Rd, 5:30-7pm. Suitable for all. Ph 578 6193 or visit www.taoisttaichi.org
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
Tauranga UFO & Paranormal
Monthly meeting 7:30pm in Senior Citizens Clubrooms 14 Norris St. Entrance at rear. Visitors welcome. Door $4 including supper. Ph Ian 544 2811
Te Puna Chair Yoga
Improve strength, balance & flexibility. A fun, supportive class for over 60s. 11-12. $10. 8A Vernon Rd. Ph Michelle 021 044 1042
Te Puna Tennis Club
500 Cards Club
Friendly 500 club meets 1pm at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. $3. Prizes, refreshments. Ph Barbara 572 4962 or Bob 027 478 6282
Age Concern Walking Group
11:30am Christmas at Mt Ocean Sports Club (MOSC)
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 1st & 3rd Wed of month. Tauranga Central Baptist church, cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
Carer’s Morning
10-11:15am @ Te Puke Library board room. Morning tea provided. Speaker: Naturopath Marie Tamatea, on Dealing with Stress. Ph Lesley 021 152 5173
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.
Ladies Social Craft Club
All crafts very welcome 9am-2pm. Arataki Community Centre Bayfair. Pop in & have a look! Ph Sandy 0210 836 7671
Mah Jong Te Puke
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
Katikati Bowling Club
Mount Senior Citizens Assn
Friday 13 December
8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:453pm. Afternoon Indoor Bowls, Mount Senior’s Hall 345 Maunganui Rd. Names in 12:45pm Wed & Fri. New members & beginners welcome. Nancy 575 4675
Multicultural Morning Tea
Come have free cuppa with us & meet people from all over the world 10:30-12. Multicultural Office, 17th Ave Historic Villag
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.
SayGo Exercises
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
Rats Tooth track, Hikutaia. Grade moderate. Ian 548 2351
Welcome Home Spiritual Community
Community Christmas Party. TrixieMay Moss & Elaine Sollitt, messages from loved ones. Bring plate to share. St Georges Lounge, 1 Church St, Gate-Pa. 7:15pm $5 entry
Thursday 12 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.
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Bay City Rockers
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
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
Yoga For All
Bridge Lessons 2020
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
Starting Feb 13th evenings. Want to have fun? Mt Maunganui Bridge Club $70 12 weeks lessons. Ph Bren 027 256 0774
Yoga In The Park
8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry.
Katikati Bowling Club
Community Night Market Bethlehem
5:30-8:30pm, Bethlehem Hall, SH2 Bethlehem. A wide range of local stallholders with perfect Christmas gift ideas. Last market before Christmas. www. facebook.com/cnmbethlehem
Jack & The Beanstalk
By Dance Education Centre the story of Jack & the Beanstalk comes to life on stage as a full work ballet. Baycourt 6:30pm. Go to www.baycourt.co.nz for more info & tickets.
Paint With Arataki Artists
Paint socially 9am-12pm at Arataki Community Ctr. Occasional tutor. Beginners welcome. Ph Fran 021 136 8173 or 575 2520
Whakamarama Farmers Market
3pm at Whakamarama Community Hall, 469 Whakamarama Rd, 5 mins from SH2. Local produce, food, handcrafted gifts & products. www.facebook.com/whakamaramafarmersmarket
Social Games
Club Mount Maunganui. Come along & play indoor bowls or cards. Have a fun afternoon. Everyone welcome. Ph Dot 575 3780
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
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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
Bingo
Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 1pm start. Everyone welcome.
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/
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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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APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician.
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