The Weekend Sun - 14 February 2020

14 February 2020, Issue 999

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Cluck, cluck... BOOM! John, a McLaren Falls resident, was out feeding his chickens when he heard gun shots on Tuesday.

He didn’t think much of it because gun shots aren’t unusual in the country but then the police cars went flying past. The next day two are confirmed dead.

The shooting is the latest in a string of violent events in Tauranga, Te Puke and surrounding areas.

It has prompted fears of a gang war, although police have not confirmed such a link with the latest shooting.

Police Minister Stuart Nash is promising a heightened,

armed police presence to ensure the community is safe.

Mayor Tenby Powell is furious with the outbreak of violence around the city and calling for action.

Not everyone has moved here for the surf, sun and country life. Continued on page 9. Photos: Daniel Hines.

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Digging a hole for themselves I guess it will all end when they run out of guns or gangsters.

It doesn’t pay to be too flippant abou such things.

But when gang wars start in peaceful suburbs and violence erupts in rural idylls, the police start roaming the streets with guns and the air beats with the blades of law enforcement choppers, normally peaceful people start having dark thoughts.

We hope for a Darwinian solution of sorts. Not the survival of the fittest kind, where the mos violent and aggressive win but the extinction of the dodo kind.

Gang warfare sounds like a winnertakes-all battle of the brave but it’s more like an unpopularity contest.

First prize is general disdain and a trip to maximum security.

So-called ‘organised’ crime isn’t going to last long when you draw this much attention to yourself and extreme violence is not at all how I would run a start-up gangster business.

To begin with, these kind of tactics are bound to bring the Commerce Commission down on you like a tonne of bricks.

And you really don’t want that.

It’s far better to be positive about your business rather than negative towards your competitor and this really is a basic rule when it comes to being the new guy on the block.

Do users want to buy drugs off the violent criminals or the friendly ones?

It’s a no-brainer really.

And anyway, there are far easier ways to extract money from people than selling drugs.

Bayfair underpass

The Tauranga City Council announced this week it will put $2 million towards a new underpass at Bayfair.

This is not a contribution towards constructing the underpass you understand. It is a contribution towards the cost of looking at the possibility

of putting an underpass in. The New Zealand Transport Agency will make up the difference, whatever that may be.

Details are a little sketchy on this and not available to you and me because the meeting was held in private, in December last year. This could be fantastic value for money but who would know? It’s not our money anymore, it would seem. I’m

1? The cost of public works is a very hard one for the average person to fathom.

It needs a ruthless and evil mind.

Money in the hole

A much better solution to both problems would be to simply pour $2 million cash directly into the existing underpass.

Throwing money down a hole is something we do well.

This will undoubtedly be too tempting for the criminal underbelly and they will pour in faster than Genghis Khan spread the bubonic plague.

With an additional budget of $4.5 million for nine diggers to fill in the hole simultaneously, we could trap them all in there and build an overbridge instead. Pure evil genius.

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not sure why a central Government department and our local government representatives need to meet in secret to discuss how to spend public funds but that’s the way it goes these days.

Mum and Dad, constantly forking out wads of cash, no questions asked.

However, the point is that you would have to sell a shed-load of drugs to make that sort of money. So the gangs should really be looking to move in on the whole transport consultation racket.

That’s where the serious money is.

This is not white collar crime, it’s one of those fancy-two-tone-shirts-that-reallyprofessional-professionals-wear sort of crime.

Imagine how many Harley-Davidsons that consultant has who came up with the new $58 million roundabout where State Highway 29 meets State Highway

The Police Minister Stuart Nash has rushed to reassure Bay of Plenty residents that they are safe, despite the latest series of violent incidents.

They can take ‘reassurance’ from the presence of armed police in the area over the next few days, while they deal with the issue.

Now, I don’t envy the police in all of this. They’re doing a great job and we would be stuffed without them, but I don’t get any reassurance when I see police armed with big rifles.

I just feel uneasy.

In other countries, this is normal but in New Zealand, we don’t want that kind of normal. When police are carrying guns, it means the unpopular guys are carrying guns too.

There is no point in being naive about the whole thing. The reality is, this is a new type of gang activity and the sooner it is dealt with the better.

Daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Consultants come at a cost. It’s reported 22 Government departments spent $550 million on consultants and contractors in 2018. The Government promised to ”reduce the reliance on expensive consultants” but that expense has blown out 14 percent to $720 million last year.

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It is, it isn’t, now maybe

Still open for business but for how long?

There was a whiff of victory earlier this week – that Tauranga may get its controversial Bayfair underpass.

But that quickly evaporated, with more investigation required, more ratepayer money thrown into the pot and no decision expected until at least next month.

The Tauranga City Council has decided to invest $2 million on investigations into retaining a pedestrian and cycle underpass at Bayfair.

“The council recognises the importance to the community of a grade-separated pedestrian and cycle underpass between Bayfair and Matapihi,” says Mayor Tenby Powell.

The council had previously agreed to contribute $1 million towards an underpass. But that was stopped when Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency cancelled the underpass project because of what it called an escalation in estimated construction costs.

But now after dialogue between the Transport Agency, the Tauranga City Council, key stakeholders and the wider community, the underpass, as well as alternative options are back on the table.

So the council’s pitching $2 million towards the investigations.

“Council wants to do all it can to support that work,” says Tenby Powell.

“And it would be appropriate to increase the planned contribution, to demonstrate the community’s commitment to the project.”

Now MP Todd Muller is demanding action on the underpass. “They’re now apparently going to restart the TNL project, yet the most pressing issue for the Bayfair community has been overlooked,” Todd told The Weekend Sun. “They need to sort it, the budget argument holds no water, and bluntly the safety of our community must come first.

Elsewhere there is confusion and questions. “Why would the Tauranga City Council contribute to an investigation being done by a Government agency, the NZ Transport Agency?” asks Philip Brown, chairman of the Bayfair Underpass Alliance.

The alliance believes the underpass is the only safe crossing option across SH2 at Bayfair. Philip Brown says he could understand the $2 million being poured into the build cost rather than an investigation. “But will the money be returned to the TCC if the underpass isn’t built?”

However the Mayor says he is confident with the process being followed. He’s expecting an update on the investigation work early next month.

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An $8 million upgrade is being planned for a stretch of Omokoroa Road from Western Avenue to Tralee Street.

Construction is due to start this year and traffi travelling along the peninsula will be impacted due to temporary traffic management required for th construction. The work is due to be carried out over the two (2020/2021) construction seasons with completion estimated by June 2021.

The $8 million upgrade is being jointly funded by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.

Gang violence

Tauranga’s mayor is calling the government to take action on a ‘turf war’ between gangs in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Tenby Powell says the shootings in Te Puke and Hairini and an alleged arson at a business in Greerton, are part of two gangs fighting for distribution of th drug trade.

He wants to speak with the Police Minister Stuart Nash about the best way to deal with the issues and if the area needs increased police numbers while gang activity is high.

“It’s only a matter of time before the collateral damage spills over from property, in the case of Greerton, to people in the Tauranga Moana area.”

Homicide enquiry

Brendon Dugan and Sue Fenton will be sharing a Leap Day birthday.

It’s dangerous messing with superlatives – richest, poorest, biggest, best or rarest.

Christchurch hospital an hour before me.

“We always catch up on the day and say ‘gidday’ or have a drink.”

Suddenly, from being a rarity last week, these Leap Day babies are everywhere.

Like last week in the Weekend Sun when And 55 years after that first record, we featured Leap day birthday girl Ilma Brendon Dugan is still at it, still singing, Shergold – she has a birthday every four still performing, still touring. He’s had years, and is turning 21, going on 84. two songs on the Australian country music A one in 1461 chance we pointed out, charts in the past 14 months. One called only 4,000,000 worldwide who share a Leap day birthday. Very rare we insinuated. ‘Honky Tonk Heroes’ went to number one for four weeks and stayed there for 29 That was inviting trouble. And it came, on cue, out of the blue from Bayfair, with a weeks. Another called ‘Daddy was a Boxer’ is number three. big, booming chocolatey smooth baritone “It’s weird, I am more famous in Australia voice from yesteryear. than at home. But I get air time over there.”

“Yes, I am a Leap Day baby too,” says He would prefer to talk country music, country singer Brendon Dugan – the man but will talk birthdays. whose show business career launched aged He lives off publicity.

13 with his first recording, an album by “Being a Leap Day person has never been 16 and winning the ‘New Faces’ TV talent a bother. In fact it’s been a constant source quest about the same time.

Born in 1952, he will be celebrating his of fun and banter.” And once it worked to 17th real birthday on Saturday, February his advantage. It was during the years of IN HAIR 29, butTHE of BENCHMARK course is actually 68.REMOVAL “I use itTECHNOLOGY as compulsory military training and the ballot an excuse for the way I behave.” for the call-up.

CE IN FRAN“The MADE in AndPATENTED just down the road from Brendon 28th of February came up, as did BayfairWHITE, is another Leap Day baby. the 1st of March. Don’t know if they “SueBLONDE Fenton was born in the same stuffed up or that’s the way it was.” Either

A homicide inquiry is underway after the death of a & GREY child in the Bay of Plenty.

HAIR Police were advised on Saturday night that a five year-old child had passed away at Rotorua Hospital.

“Police and ESR subsequently attended a Union Street address to make inquiries into circumstances surrounding the cause of the child’s death,” says a police spokesperson.

BENCHMARK IN TECHNOLOGY HAIR REMOVAL TECHNOLOGY THE BENCHMARK INTHE HAIR REMOVAL “A post-mortem examination is underway.

“A 24-year-old man has been charged with MADE IN FRANCE PATENTED assaulting a child and appeared in the Rotorua MADE IN FRANCE PATENTED WHITE, District Court this week.”

THE BENCHMARK IN HAIR REMOVAL TECHNOLOGY WHITE, BLONDE He was remanded in custody to reappear & GREY BLONDE on March 3.

HAIR E & GREY Further charges are likely, says police.

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SH2 will be closed between the TEL toll road / Paengaroa roundabout and Wilson Road on Friday.

NZA advises the closure will be from 7am to 7pm, for urgent maintenance on the Paengaroa railway level crossing.

“The maintenance work will repair the track sleepers and improve the road approaches on either side of the crossing.

“There will be detours in place, with northbound traffic on SH2 directed left onto Wilson Road South then right onto State Highway 33, before re-joining SH2 at the roundabout at the southern end of Tauranga Eastern Link toll road or turning on to Te Puke Highway.”

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way the country singer with a birthday falling on February 29 every four years slipped through the cracks. It saved him from a stint in the military and perhaps deployment to the Vietnam War. And he just carried on singing.

“Last Saturday I did the Paeroa Highland Games – it was cool.” And most weekends he has gigs, tripping in his tour coach, packing venues around New Zealand and Australia.

Of course he looks older than 17 but at the other end of the spectrum, people tell him he looks young.

“Music has kept me young.”

Wife Sally seized the Leap Year opportunity on live television four years ago to propose to her husband. And so they renewed their wedding vows. According to Irish tradition, every fourth year on the 366th day, it’s OK for a woman to propose to her suitor. Brendon and Sally had been married for 30 something years at that stage, so obviously Brendon is a keeper.

And they’ll be having a birthday bash on the 29th - the fine detail is a secret.

“Sally tells me about half the surprise and not the rest. She’s a bloody dag.”

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A heart attack at just 53 Ross Bielby is now enjoying life after experiencing a heart attack in 2012. Photo: Daniel Hines.

It started out as a normal day for former cop Ross Bielby back in 2012, but quickly went downhill when he found himself in hospital having a cardiac arrest.

He was 53-years-old at the time and says there was a lot happening within his role as the officer in charge at the Tauranga Police Station.

They were also in temporary premises while the new station was being built.

He puts the heart attack down to some of the stress from the job but was on leave at the time and enjoying his last day before going back to work when the heart attack occurred.

There is a family history of heart problems, but Ross made sure to get regular checks.

He was making his way to his neighbour’s place to say thank you for looking after the house while they were away when he started feeling dizzy and like he was going to faint.

His neighbour was home and saw Ross collapse on the driveway. An ambulance was rung but they still couldn’t work out what was wrong.

He had no pain but every time he moved he felt like he would pass out. It just felt like a child was sitting on his chest.

“In my mind, my heart had been checked and I was good... all these tell-tale symptoms and I wasn’t experiencing those.”

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When the ambulance arrived he was in a full state of a stemi heart attack, which is the worst heart attack you can have.

He was later told the ambulance officers didn’t think he would make it to the hospital.

“Even in my mind I didn’t think I was going to survive the first night. Most heart attack people talk about the psychological issues that you have with it and for me, it’s unique from any other illness or injury I’ve ever suffered because you just don’t know what’s going on in there. But with a click of the fingers your heart could stop working.

On the road to recovery, Ross was lucky enough that he was able to ease into work and was given the opportunity to step into a different role within the police.

Since the heart attack, Ross started going to the Centre For Health, in Tauranga.

Going there, and getting a rehab programme made up for him and some guidelines to work to made a big difference in conquering the little barriers.

“It’s a great place for us to get a bit of confidence back. It takes a long period and when I think back to that cardiac arrest in 2012, and here we are in 2020 and I am still mindful about how far I go.”

The New Zealand Heart Foundation is holding its annual Big Heart Appeal on February 21 and 22, 2020, with the foundation calling for people to show their big heart and donate.

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Council considers quirky crossing

This pretty and popular little bridge is falling apart and may be replaced with a more basic version.

The fairytale of the Billy Goats Gruff is being played out in suburban Tauranga.

In a real-life, but loose adaption, the mean ‘who’s that tripping over my bridge’ Troll is played by the out of character Tauranga City Council. And the three Billy Goats Gruff crossing the bridge to fatten themselves on the lush pasture beyond, are played by some disgruntled people of Matua.

The central but non-speaking role of the bridge, is played by the quaint little stone bridge in Kiriwai Place Reserve in Matua.

That’s the cast, now the synopsis.

“We are writing to tell you of our plan to replace the bridge,” says the Tauranga City Council in a letter to residents. “The existing bridge has been affected by coastal erosion that has caused the abutments – each end of the bridge – to badly deteriorate.” Take a close look at the bridge - it’s completely knackered.

And so the TCC has decided to replace the bridge with a flat wooden deck and move it further back from where it is now.

To assist the understanding for Gruffs and help ease the way for a new bridge, the council’s parks asset co-ordinator Craig Fea has written to them. “Please note, the bridge is 25 years old and not a heritage structure.” Maybe not, but residents still think it’s cute, looks historic and is a favourite place to be.

On Facebook one resident exclaimed “No,no,no!

“We must keep the gorgeous Irish bridge. My granddaughter and I play Billy Goats Gruff on it when she comes to stay.” And there was a hint of direct action.

“I will tape myself to the bridge and make them take it away one stone at a time.”

Another was more direct. “That’s just awful. What the hell is this drop-kick council thinking of?”

Well, in fairness, the council is thinking of costeffectiveness rather than emotional attachment. “Due to the materials used in its construction, it would not be cost effective to make the current bridge safe

or relocate it. We also consider that it would not be practical to address coastal erosion issues sufficiently t allow the bridge to stay where it is.”

One commenter moved from emotions to aesthetics.

“A flat wooden bridge? Not sure it does anything fo the aesthetics of the waterfront. We could do better.”

“Very sad”, “Oh, that’s sad” – and so the comments from the Gruffs went on. There was an image of a child in a stunning green tutu, her arms thrown skyward with excitement. “She absolutely loves Granny’s bridge,” says Granny. “Oh, the joy.”

The council plans to install the new 3.2-metrewide wooden bridge about five metres back from th current location, sometime before July. Then the site of the stone bridge will be planted out with native coastal plants for both aesthetic and erosion control purposes. The proposed bridge has been designed to have the least visual impact on neighbours and users of the reserve.

The Gruffs can continue to ‘trip,trap,trip,trap’ across the stone bridge to the lush pasture beyond while the replacement bridge is being installed. It will be built off site and installed in a week.

In the fairytale the big billy goat flew at the troll an poked his eyes out with his horns and ‘crushed him to bits, body and bones’. But in our story the gore might be avoided because the troll is not so mean and hungry after all. It’s a nice troll, a giving troll. A more recent communique from the council says it is listening to feedback and will consider, as one of the options, moving the concrete and stone bridge five metre back from its current location.

There might be a new stone bridge.

But that’ll depend on a range of factors – feedback, the budget available to do this work alongside other projects that need to be done, as well as estimated costs. And residents have been given until February 24 to comment on the proposals.

Then to true to the fairytale, ‘snip, snap, snout, this tale’s told out’.

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When flying gets edgy

Josh Smith - flying instructor at Tauranga Aero Club gets ready for the upcoming Flying New Zealand National Championships.

Squadrons of light aircraft, including between 150 and 160 pilots and their entourages will descend on Tauranga next week. And it will be quite an event.

It’s the week-long Flying New Zealand National Championships being hosted by the Tauranga Aero Club at Tauranga Airport and starting next Wednesday.

The championship features top sports flyers fro 44 New Zealand aero clubs that offer flight training and supervision.

Chief flying judge and Tauranga Aero Club chie flying instructor, James Churchward says Taurang should seize the moment. “Come and have a look from several vantage points around the clubrooms.

“And if you are inspired to have a go at flying, w

Have a sneak peek at Budget 2020 Finance Minister Grant Robertson will release budget 2020 on May 14.

“This year’s budget will continue the Coalition Government’s focus on tackling the long-term challenges facing New Zealand while also preparing the economy for the future.

“Those challenges and opportunities cannot be resolved in one budget, so they continue to be the core of the priorities in the 2020 Wellbeing Budget,” says Grant.

The budget 2020 priorities are: - Just Transition - Supporting New Zealanders in the transition to a climate-resilient, sustainable, and low-

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- Maori and Pacific - Lifting Maori and Pacific incomes, skills, and opportunities - Child Wellbeing - Reducing child poverty and improving child wellbeing - Physical and Mental Wellbeing Supporting improved health outcomes for all New Zealanders “The Wellbeing Approach is again being used to formulate this year’s Budget,” Grant says.

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The week-long festival of competitive sports flying includes formation flying, forced landing precision landings, navigation and life raft dropping events. A highlight will be the transTasman Wings International Trophy. New Zealand currently holds the trophy from Australia.

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Tauranga’s Nita Clarkson at the table.

Photo: Daniel Hines.

Women of chalk and baize She’s been in love with cue sports since she was a nipper and stood on a box to play eight ball.

“I have four brothers and a sister so there was always lots of competition on the family pool table,” says Nita Clarkson of Tauranga.

That competitive edge took her all the way to the final of the recent Women’s Oceania final at th Tauranga Citizens’ Club – a haven for snooker and billiards in this city.

Nita got beaten in the final 3-0 by Aucklander Kimberley Cullen. But snooker was the winner.

“It was the first time since 2012 we had an all New Zealand final in the women’s event,” says Dave Judd, a delighted secretary of the New Zealand Snooker and Billiard Association. And they whipped the Australians 4-2 in the test.’And the 16-strong field for the women’s event was the strongest for many, many years. “It tells us the women’s game has been resurrected,” says Dave.

Nita watches ‘the best’ on TV, like Judd Trump and ble Availa e c n a d n Fi rove to App asers h c Pur

John Higgins at the Crucible in Sheffield, but she draws her inspiration closer to home.

“Yes, my brother, George Elvin. I admire him. He’s the current Bay of Plenty champion and one of the top cue sports people in the country. He is very, very strong.” And she was proud to have George alongside at the Cits Club when she made the Oceania final.

Nita is continuing a family dynasty because uncle Rob Elvin is president of New Zealand Snooker and Billiards Masters. Thumb through the records and Rob Elvin is a name that surfaces regularly – like the time he scored a tournament high of 71 in Christchurch four years ago.

Both Carlie and Nita talk of the sisterhood that is women’s snooker. “It’s a small, tight-knit group, but like an extended family,” says Carlie. “We are very supportive, we look out for each other.” The transTasman rivalry kicks in when the cues are chalked.

Nita was on the table practising for three or four hours a day, every day for month leading up to the Oceania tournament. “You don’t practise to lose.”

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Fears over new crime wave

Heightened armed police presence Police Minister Stuart Nash says people should not be surprised to see more armed police on the streets of Tauranga over the next few days.

“It is a temporary measure. Police are responding to the latest flare up in gang rivalry as they compete for a slice of the drug trade.”

He says police will be “openly carrying their Bushmaster rifles and Glock pistols” and will be wearing new body armour.

“Expect to see the Eagle helicopter in

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Police forensics analyse the scene of a stabbing on The Strand on January 26.

Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell says the most recent spate of violence has been occurring over three or four weeks and, based on a lot of feedback, residents are afraid.

“I can sum it up in two words. One is fear - people say they’re scared - and the second is anger - people say they’re angry, but when I look into the context of what they’ve written about angry, it actually also means to be scared.

“I don’t think we need to over dramatise this… but it is at the same time a change of dynamic in Tauranga Moana, there’s no doubt about that.”

Police Minister Stuart Nash confirms gang rivalr is behind the trouble as new gangs compete for a slice of the drug trade.

If nothing is done, Temby is worried innocent people will get caught up in the crossfire and, in th case of an arson in Greerton on January 27, there has already been collateral damage.

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He believed there needed to be more than a tactical response and community leaders needed to sit down and address ‘a change in dynamic’, which was not only a Tauranga problem but occurring in several towns and cities around the country.

A McLaren Falls resident, who asked not to be named, says she feels nervous being at home following the shootings at Ormsby Lane on Tuesday.

Since the shootings, she has seen an increase in patched members riding up and down the road.

While having dinner on Wednesday night, she saw a handful ride past. She says this puts her on edge every time.

the air. Expect to see police executing search warrants at gang properties and stopping vehicles carrying gang members and associates.”

He says organised crime is the police’s number one priority in the Bay of Plenty and had already had ome big successes.

“They have seized more than $6.4 million in assets from gangs in Bay of Plenty since the start of the 17/18 financial year, under powers to confiscate proceeds of crime.

“They may come down the wrong driveway. They may cause drama up the road. They may have just been sending their respects to the guys but we don’t know. There is too much tension along the road I’d imagine. It could just be an innocent bike ride, but we are all just a little bit on edge at the minute.”

Timeline

It started on New Year’s Eve when the front corner of the Bladed N Faded Barber Shop in Greerton caught on fire The same shop was then the subject of another attack when all of its front windows were smashed on January 25. It appeared all five front window were purposely hit as a hole was created in each glass panel.

One person was then seriously injured along The Strand in the early hours of January 26. Later that same day, a large police presence was spotted in Te Puke where police confirmed that the inciden was related to enquiries police made following the assault on The Strand.

The next day, the Bladed N Faded Barber Shop was completely gutted by a fire. The fire was 13 13 metres and a third of the building was burnt.

Following on from that armed police swarmed a property in Hairini on January 28, following a shooting in the early hours of the morning.

A car was peppered with bullet holes but nobody was injured. Later that same day, gunshots were then heard in Te Puke, along No. 2 Road.

There was no further activity until Tuesday, February 11, when two men were shot dead at a property in Omanawa.

“We are investigating each of these incidents separately, as well as any possible links between them, and any potential gang involvement,” says Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Turner.

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Toi Ohomai ranked one of the best Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology has been ranked as one of the best tertiary institutes in the world by international students.

According to the 2019 I-Graduate Survey, Toi Ohomai ranked sixth overall from 89 participating international institutes, including firs in orientation satisfaction, welcoming, pre-arrival and information, counselling services and social activities.

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responded to the questionnaire with feedback provided during June and July last year.

Head of international Peter Richardson says the results are testament to the hard work that goes on behind the scenes at Toi Ohomai.

“One of our key goals at Toi Ohomai is that we want to empower communities through higher education so we work really hard to ensure our students have the best environment to study and succeed in.”

Devastation of fires

Rebecca Penman back home in Tauranga after her rescue mission to Australia.

Rebecca Penman has raised more than $20,000 to help with the wildlife relief in Australia and then headed to Victoria to offer her services.

The Tauranga vet flew into Melbourne an headed out to East Gippsland, where she was for three weeks.

She helped local people, including local carers and shelters, but says the government made it ‘basically impossible’ to get into any fire zones “They seem to have their own agenda about what they wanted to do with the animals. There were a lot of people on volunteer lists, especially vets that wanted to help, but they just kept saying :‘oh no, we don’t need anyone’s help’.”

They would send in their officers to rescu animals. Then they would get shipped off to various places, but didn’t have a vet involved in that process.

She says it was a bit disappointing that she couldn’t help out in that way and seeing the devastation with her own eyes was “quite heart-breaking”.

“You go over there and you see the absolute

devastation of habitat and things like that and there are lots of animals out there that need help.”

Although her help was refused by the authorities.

Rebecca was still able to help a lot of people personally. With the money raised, she was able to give it to people directly rather than giving it to the big organisations.

“I spent a lot of time, specifically at on shelter called the Raymond Island Koala and Wildlife Shelter.

“They take on kangaroos and koalas mostly and were very much local in the area.”

During her time there, Rebecca got to rescue a wombat and a kangaroo. She previously worked in Australia for four years, but never in areas where there were koalas.

She says working with koalas was a very cool experience, and “I totally fell in love with them”.

“I was then really lucky to be able to go up to a place called Goongerah.

“You couldn’t actually get up there, it was by permit only, but the girl who owns the wombat sanctuary up there managed to get us in.

“She had a couple of wombats that had been fire

Ella joins the police in digital services trial Two trials are underway on a new self-service option called Police Connect and a digital person named Ella.

Commissioner of police Mike Bush says Police Connect provides some basic nonemergency services to the public 24 hours a day.

Four prototype units are being trialled from this

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New Bayfair traffic lights installed Significant changes to the road layout on State Highway 2/Maunganui Road, near the Bayfair roundabout are now in place.

Temporary traffic lights are in operation on the city-bound lanes north of the Bayfair roundabout.

The temporary signalised crossing

will enable pedestrians and cyclists to cross between Bayfair Shopping Centre and Matapihi Road while construction continues in the centre of the road.

Pedestrians and cyclists will use a combination of the traffic lights and the existing underpass, which remains open.

Some of the devastation Rebecca witnessed. affected with burnt feet, and we were able to give her a whole bunch of supplies because she is an hour out of town and we were able to give her all sorts of stuff that she is going to be able to use for anything that she brings in.

“So it was really cool to be able to give stuff directly to people who were involved with the animals. This particular girl was just overwhelmed at people’s support and generosity and the fact that we made the effort to actually push past the boundaries and try and get places anyway because they felt that they weren’t getting that.

“The government weren’t giving them the help and support that they needed. All the big organisations weren’t giving them the help, but just to have someone come over and actually just be there was really awesome for them.”

Rebecca says you don’t really comprehend the devastation until you are there.

“There was a particular place that we went to where we were standing up on a hill and you could just see for miles and miles and miles that were basically sticks. That fire was so hot that nothin was surviving.

“You couldn’t hear an insect, a bird – you could

Tauranga vet Rebecca Penman with a wombat in Australia. only hear the ringing in your ears. I think you just don’t comprehend it until you’re standing in that position and it’s pretty heartbreaking.”

Rebecca wishes she could have stayed for longer but she has her own business and animals in Tauranga that she needed to come back for.

She is already making plans to go back later on in the year and is planning on taking a course at the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, all about the Australian wildlife and a sterilisation programme that they do at Raymond Island for the koalas.

“So I’m trying to combine a trip where I can go and do the sterilisation programme and the wildlife programme so that in the future if I go back, I’ve got a lot more experience behind me and hopefully be able to be utilised a lot more.”

Rebecca says overall it was an incredible experience. She says she feels so happy that she has gone over and helped people in-person knowing they were grateful for her being there.

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New wetland taking shape

Wetlands take shape near the new Maungatapu Underpass. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

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Many residents around the Welcome Bay and Hairini area have noticed a new wetland taking shape near the Maungatapu underpass.

This is an NZTA run collaborative project where the expansion and restoration of two Tauranga wetlands will see more than 60,000 plants planted over the next five years on 50,000m2 of wetland at Ila Park and Hammond Street Reserve.

Welcome Bay resident Joe says over the past few weeks he has noticed contractors clearing scrub below the cemetery above the Welcome Bay roundabout.

He says it would be great for people to use this land as it’s been overgrown with gorse for many years before the underpass was built.

The wetlands project arose following the completion of the Maungatapu underpass in 2018.

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“The majority of the wetland vegetation in these areas is made up of exotic species, including many invasive weeds,” says NZTA portfolio manager Darryl Coalter.

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Ultimate traveller visits every country there is He’s been to every country on Earth - 195 countries to be exact.

Chris Sutherland left New Zealand when he was 18 and hasn’t looked back since.

He’s now back in Mount Maunganui visiting Mum but what got him travelling was a Swedish girl on exchange. She convinced him to head over to Sweden, where he stayed for nine months before heading to the UK, doing the usual bar work and travelling – a lot.

Chris Sutherland has ticked off all 195 countries of his visiting list, collecting nine passports while doing so. Photo: Daniel Hines.

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It wasn’t until three years ago that Chris realised he had been to about 130 countries. With only 60 left to tick off the list, he decided to travel to the rest.

He says you feel so close to completing the list already but you’re only about a quarter of the way there because you’ve visited all the easy countries.

“One hard [country] is worth three or four easy ones,” he jokes.

He travels out of pure curiosity, with his favourite country being the Philippines where he spends about four months every year.

“It’s just perfect. The weather is perfect.

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“Again, it’s got everything. You’ve got Caribbean beaches, super nice people, it’s just really amazing.”

One country he found really difficult to visit was Haiti.

“It’s impossible to find food. If you find food on th street it’s covered in flies or that kind of thing.

“It’s also crazy expensive. Like there’s no money there, but everything’s double, triple the price of anywhere else because they don’t have the infrastructure and stuff.” He says Haiti is still recovering from the devastating 2010 earthquake, and is still in ruins.

A lot of people are really struggling.

He has spent a lot of time in Africa and says every

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“It’s very difficult and expensive, it’s more expensive than pretty much anywhere except Europe and South Pacific, but just try out some new ones and don’t stick to the rule book.”

It’s been three years since Chris was last in Tauranga and he has noticed a rise in restaurants and sushi places.

He has also noticed the Mount was

Chris in Chad.

time you cross the border into a different African country it’s a massive change.

“Everyone thinks it’s all the same, Africa is all the same and the countries are all the same, but is just so completely different.”

A couple of months ago Chris was in Benin, which is the voodoo capital of the world.

“We managed to gate crash a ceremony. There is no tourists or anything, it was like midnight and they were all in their white robes chanting and stuff.

“We just followed them and it was really uncomfortable because we shouldn’t have been there.

“Eventually they sacrificed a kitten, a puppy, along with chickens and goats. It was the real deal and didn’t finish until five in the morning, but we sneaked off bit before that.”

Chris found himself in a life-threating situation in Congo. “It’s a long story, but I ended up in a basement with a group of girls and they ended up locking the door, jumping and punching me, and taking my phone and passport which is not ideal.

“I eventually managed to buy it back for $100, but that was a very good deal.”

When Chris isn’t travelling or getting himself into out of the ordinary situations, he works in Norway as a chef. He works there for about four months during the year, during their summer period. He says not many people want to do his job in the kitchen because you

have to work nights and weekends and they prefer an office job instead. During his four months, he works like crazy working 15 hour days, six days a week.

“The atmosphere’s amazing, because they have such horrible winters. When the sun comes out, they just go really wild.”

Most people can’t put a finger on the best thing they’ve done while travelling, but Chris says his was while in South Ethiopia.

“The tribes there are just incredible. This is the ones with the huge lip discs and in this one area, there’s like seven or eight tribes that are completely different all within a range of a couple of hours from each other.”

Chris was lucky enough to stay the night with a family in one of the tribes and got to experience and watch how they went about their lives.

“I got really lucky in this particular one – they were having a wedding, so it was like something out of a movie. Everyone’s just sitting around with ladles of alcohol and just drinking nonstop and just having fun.

“The family all sleep outside every night and the little kids sung me a song before they went to bed and then in the morning they’d get up, they get their one plastic bottle to milk the cow.

“They just live off the land.”

Chris’ recommendations for anyone wanting to travel is to go to the different places.

“Everybody goes to France, Spain and what-not, and

really bustling and lively.

A lot of people complain about the traffic around Tauranga, but Chris says it is nothing compared to countries like the Philippines and Manila with him saying nothing comes close to Nigeria.

He says while there he took a taxi ride at the wrong time.

It was a 20 kilometre trip across the city centre which ended up lasting four and a half hours.

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Footballing talisman returns to take charge The club wants to develop a top notch A delighted Jimmy Wombwell is pleased to men’s senior team with a winning mentality announce the signing of Duncan Lowry and coupled with honest sportsmanship that his management team to take charge of the younger players can identify with.

“We are confident that Duncan and his Tauranga Old Blues senior football team.

With Duncan’s signature not yet dry on the three year contract, Jimmy breathed a sigh of relief saying: “we finally got our man” Jimmy says that the senior team committee have long been admirers of the charismatic Irishman.

“We almost secured Duncan as our first team coach last season, however at the time both the club and Duncan did not feel ready to work together,” says Jimmy. “Here we are 12 months on and the club’s revised development strategy makes us a perfect fit.

team will achieve our goals,” says club secretary Neil McLaughlan.

“We have appointed him with full control of all footballing matters and we as the committee will support him 100 per cent to make sure he has all the right tools to succeed.”

Duncan is happy to be on board.

“The difference with this great opportunity to be part of Tauranga Old Blues is for the first time during my 32 year career in New Zealand I’ll be working with a committee made up entirely of true football people; people who love the game for all the same reasons as myself and my management team,” says Duncan.

“I had taken a year out of football and at times I wondered if I would ever become involved again, or if I ever wanted to be involved again.

“When this opportunity came along it did not take long for me to decide. I guess when you love something as much as I love the game making the decision was a no-brainer.

“I do sincerely thank these guys for putting their confidence in me,” says Duncan Club treasurer Phil Ranger echoes the thoughts of his committee.

“Our discussions with Duncan’s team have been exceptionally professional,” says Phil.

“Their years of experience in the game shines through. We are particularly pleased with their desire to participate with us in ensuring that we have sufficient funding to support not only this season but the years ahead. I can’t wait to get started with Duncan’s team,” says Neil. “They are like a breath of fresh air in terms of understanding

Gary Darkes, coach Campbell Higgins and commercial manager Bob Ricketts.

Duncan’s regular coaching partner Andy Birchenough has decided to continue his sabbatical away from the game.

“Birchy won’t be far away from what we are doing. Watch this space,” says Duncan.

Regarding recruiting players for the new season, Duncan is inheriting a number of players from last season’s Old Blues team, however as the committee reminded him: “they don’t call us Old Blues for nothing”.

In fact a number of those advanced in the ageing process have decided to ply their trade in the club’s reserve teams.

Pre-season training has begun this week at Waipuna Park.

All those interested are most welcome to call Duncan Lowry on: 027 455 0549.

what it takes to operate teams.

“They are not demanding or expecting everything to appear by magic but fully prepared to climb in and assist with generating funding.”

Duncan is making no promises that his team will win the league in his first season in charge. What he will promise is to produce a team with the desire to win and be successful and most importantly a team that is entertaining to watch.

“Throughout my whole career both as player and coach I have enjoyed success,” says Duncan.

“How we measure success is for others to comment on, but what I will promise is that we will have fun on this journey.”

Duncan’s management team comprises his long term playing and coaching colleague

Club president Jimmy Wombwell welcomes Duncan Lowry to take charge of Tauranga Old Blues F.C. Photo: Bob Ricketts.

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Chiefs off to flying Super Rugby start The best coaches have an almost mystical quality.

Sam Cane and Warren Gatland.

They can get results out of players who were mired in mediocrity and inspire others to achieve greatness.

What’s more, the players want to be part of an environment where the coach has the ability to change team culture, team expectations and team performance.

One of rugby’s top coaches is former Wales and British and Irish Lions mentor Warren Gatland who has returned to his beloved Waikato to take charge of the Chiefs this season.

As if written by a Super Rugby script writer, the Chiefs have started the season by beating the Blues at Eden Park and last Saturday knocking over defending champions the Crusaders in Hamilton to ignite their 2020 campaign.

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Another ex-Tauranga Boys’ First XV player Aidan Ross is playing the best rugby of his life and could well be an All Black by the end of the year.

The burly loosehead prop gets none of the attention of the pretty backs or loose forwards. But his scrummaging skills are as good as any in the competition with no tighthead prop getting a clear advantage over him. He showed his leadership skills guiding Bay of Plenty to the Mitre 10 Cup Championship title last year.

Enjoy watching the Chiefs.

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Anton Lienert-Brown is a class act in the centres and will be the best Kiwi midfielder of his generation.

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one other semi.

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Weekend Sun traverses the globe Toni Schlumpf and his wife Irene in the sun and snow of Switzerland.

Earlier this week, a message his scissors down’ and retired to an I recommend him to meet Werner olive orchard near Mangonui in the Gamma. If you know, sir, where he filters into The Weekend Far North’s Doubtless Bay. is, would you be so kind and pass Sun inbox.

“I have been trying in vain to on my name and phone number contact him in New Zealand,” said and e-mail to Werner so he may It was a plea for help. “Dear sir,” the email from Toni Schlumpf in contact me.” it says. “I was reading your article Dornach, a municipality in the far That message was received at about Werner Gamma. north of Switzerland.

3:59am NZT Monday. By 6.44am “He was attending my marriage Toni operates a shipping The Sun had messaged Werner. in Switzerland in 1994.” company in nearby Basel on the “We got this email from a Mr Werner, of Swiss extraction, was River Rhine. And after he shipped Schlumpf. Seems he might be a barber on Tauranga’s Strand out Werner’s life in a container to happy to hear from you,” The for many years. He was a bit of New Zealand in 1997, the men lost Sun told Werner.” And by 9.34am an institution with stories to tell touch. Hence, Toni’s plea for help. Werner and Toni had been and time to kill. But then as The “My son is travelling on 17/2 to reconnected 23 years and 18,189 Weekend Sun reported almost a year ago to the day, Werner ‘laid New Zealand for holiday trip and kilometres later.

Preparing your child for challenges Discipline, goal setting, confidence, respect and fitness – these are all attributes that are vital for kids to learn and they’re skills kids can develop at The Martial Arts Academy Papamoa.

Many parents see the physical benefits of practising martial arts but fail to see the psychological and behavioural benefits that come along with the fitness aspect.

“One of our slogans is: ‘make your child bully proof’,” says TMAA Papamoa’s Ryan Clement.

“We achieve this by building their confidence and self esteem to a point where bullies are actually deterred; if you know anything about bullies, what they want is easy targets and our students are

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anything but easy targets.

“In saying this we do not advocate using their skills outside of the academy, only in self-defence,” says Ryan.

“We have had numerous reports from parents and teachers of students who have had a total change in focus levels and respect both at school and at home.”

All TMAA Papamoa’s martial arts teach essential life skills, but each art is like a different sport, says Ryan.

“With our wide range of options - Muay Thai, Taekown-Do, Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Kung Fu and Karate – I’m sure we will find one that resonates with every child.”

If you are looking for an after-school activity to help your child physically and mentally prepare for Maia Cook and Teegan Andrews life’s challenges, visit: develop their skills at the Tauranga www.facebook.com/ Martial Arts Academy in Papamoa.

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New bottle shop proposed for CBD A company which was refused a licence to open a retail bottle shop in the Tauranga CBD four years ago has again applied to open an off-licence at the top of the city’s main thoroughfare, Devonport Road.

And already it has run into opposition.

Kiwi Wines N Spirits Limited, trading as ‘The Bottle O Downtown’

has applied to the Tauranga District Licensing Committee for an off-licence at 4/110 Devonport Road – a vacant retail premises diagonally across the Devonport Road Elizabeth Street intersection from the new Farmers building.

The company proposes to trade as a bottle store between 9am and 10pm every day apart from Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Christmas Day, and after 1pm on ANZAC Day. After an earlier hearing in September

2016, the Licensing Committee refused an application by Kiwi Wines and Spirits for an off-licence at 56 Elizabeth Street. There were objections from the public, the Police and Toi Te Ora Public Health Service.

In its decision the committee said applicants must do more than just meet the physical requirements The site of a proposed new liquor store. of finding a building and obtaining the required to open the bottle shop. certification.

It won’t be known if those It expected applications to concerns still need to be addressed include evidence of consultation until the Licensing Committee and an in depth knowledge of the holds an, as yet, unscheduled community in which they wished public hearing to consider the

application and objections. So far there have been two formal objections and one inquiry which could become a formal objection. The retailers’ lobby group Downtown Tauranga is not one of those objectors and encourages new businesses locating to the city centre.

However it would expect due diligence to be followed with a bottle store applying for a licence when one already exists in the city centre. “This is not based on restricting competition but around the social and community impact associated with this kind of business,” says Downtown Tauranga’s Sally Cooke.

Firearms legislation: change is happening Reforming our firearm legislation has been a major point of discussion for all New Zealanders.

Tragic events last year unveiled inadequacies in firearm licensing and management systems.

New Zealand First strongly believes in taking a balanced approach to this issue. We need to promote responsible legal gun ownership while taking a hard line against criminals and the illegal use of firearms This week, there have been substantive changes made to the firearms legislation through the Select Committee process. New Zealand First is pleased with some of these changes, but we believe that more needs to be done when the Bill returns to the House in the coming weeks.

A gun register has been a contentious aspect of the

legislation with several amendments recently made. Legal firearm owners will now have a 30 day grace period when transferring the use of a firearm. However, we also believe that parts and accessories should not be included in registry. No one has ever been injured by a scope, bipod, or anything of the sort.

New Zealand First has listened intently to the suggestions of submitters and has been working closely with Police Minister Stuart Nash to achieve an optimal balance between legal gun use and compliance.

We have reaffirmed our party’s view that police need to treat law abiding owners with respect and should come down hard on criminals and gangs. We believe that a balanced result needs to be achieved.

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ith the buyers from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty next week, Mr Tony Grant from the company says “Now is a fantastic opportunity to go through those drawers and cupboards and dig out those unwanted items and turn them into cash” Especially wanted by the buyers are Old Gold and Collectables such as War Medals, Old Coins & Banknotes, Vintage Watches and any interesting old items.

“We are keen buyers, especially of the items in the list below” said Mr Grant. “Everyone has something we want to buy and nothing is too small for our consideration.

We are just as happy to buy one item as we are buying 1000 items”. The buyers will be in convenient locations in Tauranga Mr Anthony (Tony) and the Bay of Plenty W. Grant next week (see below).

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he buyers from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd, visiting in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty next week, are happy to look at any interesting items, for example vintage pocket and wristwatches such as Rolex, Men’s Omega, Breitling and gold watches etc. Also wanted, pre 1920’s picture postcards, Maori and Pacific artefacts, old fountain pens and other small antique or historical items.

“If you have something unusual which you would like to sell, please bring it into one of our venues, we would like the chance to at least have a look at it” said Tony Grant, buyer for the Company.

“We will consider anything which may be of interest to a collector” he said.

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ith gold at very high levels, right now would be an opportune time to go through the old jewellery box and dig out those old gold chains, rings and brooches and turn them into cash. Tony Grant says “Now is a great time to sell. We will buy anything made of gold – old jewellery, coins, alluvial (river gold), virtually anything, even gold teeth! We also need sterling silver in any form, including cups, tea services, cutlery, old coins and the like” he said.

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banknote from a New Zealand trading bank dated 1932 or before.

Denominations of five pounds and higher would be worth from $700. “Any banknote dated prior to 1900 would be worth at least $1000” said Mr Grant.

Also purchased are any Reserve Bank of New Zealand pre-decimal issues, especially 50 Pound notes. All overseas banknotes prior to the 1950’s are also wanted.

arly New Zealand Banknotes dated before 1932 are currently fetching big money! This is according to Mr Tony Grant, author of the John Bertrand New Zealand Coin & Banknote Catalogue.

Mr Grant is in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty next week on a buying trip for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd and would be very keen to see any of these issues. “We will pay at least $300 for any undamaged Ten Shilling or One Pound

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urrently, throughout NZ and the world there is a big demand by collectors for war medals. These cover all wars right through from the New Zealand Land Wars and the Boer War, to the First and Second World Wars and the later Korea and Vietnam conflicts. New Zealand Servicemen and Women first served overseas in the Boer War in South Africa around 1900 and the war medals awarded for this service are needed by the buyers, as are any other Medals from early New Zealand and the New Zealand Wars.

General service medals from both the First and Second World Wars will also be purchased, but as can be imagined these were awarded in fairly large numbers.

“If a group of medals has any special award for bravery such as the Military Medal, Military or Flying Cross or other medals for Distinguished Conduct or Meritorious Service, these can add great value to a group” stated Mr Tony Grant, buyer for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. “Many families have old medals, some dating back to early Imperial days, that they are not sure what to do with. We will be happy to look at any war medals whatsoever, just bring them in to venues” he said.

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heck those drawers and cupboards, you may have a rarity lurking amongst your coins. This advice from Tony Grant, buyer for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. “We want to see any old foreign coin accumulations.

We will be quite happy to go through your coins on the spot and give you an idea of what we can pay. You just never know what can turn up! New Zealand silver coins up to 1946 will be purchased at 10 times their face value” he said.

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Pyes Pa School loses ‘dedicated’ teacher Flowers, hand-scrawled notes, poems and pictures sit by a silver birch tree rooted outside Room Three at Pyes Pa School.

People gather at this tree to remember a ‘passionate and influential’ educator who died last week following a twovehicle crash on the Tauranga Eastern Link.

It was Sue’s Walmsley 19th year working at Pyes Pa School. She held many roles there – deputy principal, junior teacher and special education

friend, says Janet. school-wide community. “As one parent said, I was Robin to her Batman. We “Sue knew how to guide people and make them worked as a team and had the same sense of humour. come alive. She was an out-of-the-box teacher “If she was your friend, you were bloody lucky.� dedicated to her profession, colleagues and Janet encourages those who knew Sue to remember the children.� her advice and wisdom. “Celebrate the life she The long-serving teacher was the driving force had, and realise how lucky you were to have behind supporting students with additional her in your life.� learning needs, says Blake.

Sue’s husband Roy Walmsley asks that Janet agrees. “She had a passion for empowering donations are made to the TECT Rescue special needs children through learning. She Helicopter instead of flowers. would always find a way forward.

Visit: www.givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/ Sue arrived in Tauranga from the United tecthelicopterappreciation Kingdom in 1996. Her first job was at Gate “The family wish to express our thanks Pa School, formerly known as Tauranga to the TECT Helicopter Service for their South, working with junior classes. assistance,� Roy says.

She then moved to Omokoroa Point A service for Sue is being School for two years.

The Pyes Pa School community is held at the Olive Tree Cottage in Along with being an ‘allaround awesome’ teacher, Sue mourning the death of Sue Walmsley, Pyes Pa on Monday, February was also an incredibly special who taught at the school for 19 years. 17 at 1pm.

needs coordinator.

Described as someone who “gave everything to school,� school principal Blake Carlin says there has been an outpouring of grief since the news of her passing. “Students, whanau, colleagues and friends have been visiting the memorial tree all week. Her positive influence on the school and community will be extremely hard to replace,� he says.

Best friend and longtime Pyes Pa school colleague Janet Bilbe speaks of Sue’s devotion to the

Listening to the people and making it clear Since being selected to represent the Bay of Plenty electorate in 2014 I have knocked on the doors of many households from Welcome Bay to Omokoroa to Papamoa and beyond.

This is one of many ways in which I keep connected to constituents, listening to views, concerns and opinions that reflect how people are feeling about New Zealand generally and the Bay specifically Most recently I have been door knocking in Papamoa East and I’ve had some great conversations with locals who have welcomed me into their homes to share their perspectives on politics.

A frequent comment I heard was to do with the announcement by National’s leader Simon Bridges.

People believe, like I do, that Simon made the right call to rule out any coalition with New Zealand First in this September’s election.

You’ll no doubt remember how long New Zealand First kept our country waiting while they made the appearance of negotiating in good faith with both

major political parties after the 2017 election.

It later became apparent that Labour was always the favoured option and we simply helped New Zealand First strengthen their bargaining position. National is determined to avoid such theatrics at this year’s election; we want New Zealanders to have certainty about what votes for National means.

What a National-led government will mean is more money in our wallets, greater infrastructure investment and increased safety for us all. We want what is best for New Zealand, not what’s best for New Zealand First.

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Desire for recycling after trash talk Tauranga City Council had a great response to their Talking Trash Survey from the community, with more than 9000 responses, a significant majority of those in favour of the proposed kerbside collections.

Mayor Tenby Powell says they are delighted with how many members of the community took the time to respond to the survey.

“This shows how passionate Tauranga is about the topic of rubbish and recycling. We’re also delighted to see such large support for the proposed collections and are looking forward to reviewing the results in more detail in the coming months.”

Julia Linde is happy to answer the hard questions for transgender and gender questioning adults. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Those mind bending gender questions The support groups run by Tauranga organisation Gender Dynamix have helped at least one mother to support her son.

Gender Dynamix runs support groups for transgender and gender questioning adults on Mondays from 5-7pm and for their families on Wednesdays from 5-7pm at The Kollective.

One mother, who met organisation founder Julia Linde in an education forum about 18 months ago, says the group has helped to ‘normalise’ her feelings.

She told the Weekend Sun there is a sort of grief that comes when your child tells you they are transgender.

“You’re grieving for a lost daughter, even though they’re right there.

“You grieve for the white wedding and the children all while supporting this child who is anxious and depressed and trying to work out who they are.

“Having a support group and other parents going through the same thing normalises that feeling.”

She says it was a shock when her son came out.

She knew he was questioning something because he was going to Rainbow Youth for some time before telling her, but she didn’t expect this.

As long as he’s happy

“I feel he’s always been very girly with his mannerisms and interests. I’ve learned to stop putting things in boxes and he might just be a girly boy.

“At the end of the day I don’t care as long as my child is happy in their skin and loved.”

Julia says she was motivated to start the support groups to fill a gap in the community “There’s people for youth to go to but... if you’re just a little bit older in Tauranga there was nothing.”

As for the parents group, Julia describes it as “a place you can come and ask those hairy questions without having your kid in front of you”.

“Quite often there is stuff you want to discuss that you need to be prepared for but don’t want your kid to see or hear.”

The support groups have been running for about a year now and Julia is pleased with the attendance rate but is still concerned.

“What worries me is the people that are not there.

“They are quite often the people that need help that can’t or won’t access it for whatever reason.”

Julia is transgender herself and says she has had a mixed experience in Tauranga.

“At one end you’ve got super accepting people and at the other you’ve got real bigoted people.

“You seem to ping pong between those.”

Workplace challenges

She says the workplace is a specific area that is challenging for many trans people.

When a transgender person changes their name, the one they were assigned at birth is often referred to as a ‘dead name’ and is no longer used or referenced.

This can cause issues when their educational and work record is now under the incorrect name.

“A person may have this awesome work history and then come out at 30 and not be able to use it,” Julia says. “Or they leave that employment because they wanted to come out and didn’t feel safe doing so.”

Looking towards the future, Julia says she would like to see Gender Dynamix minimise this issue by implementing a mentoring programme for transgender people to gain work experience.

There are a number of things Julia thinks Tauranga needs to change to help make trans members of our community feel their safest and happiest, including creating more gender neutral bathrooms and actively promoting inclusive workplace policies.

She recognises that these things take infrastructure, time and money to come into effect so does not expect to see an immediate change, but is looking forward to seeing it happen over time.

In the meantime, Julia encourages people to get involved at the Tauranga Moana Pride Picnic on Saturday, March 8. The event promises music acts, giveaways and other fun activities.

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Water restrictions are already in place for the wider Te Puke area (Eastern Zone), with a complete ban on handheld hosing and sprinklers. Other areas of the District are on high alert.

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We’re holding an information evening for Omokoroa residents, to talk about the Omokoroa Road upgrade which is due to start this year.

The upgrade will focus on the stretch between Western Ave and Tralee St to provide a safer environment for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.

“A great day for the Western Bay,” said Mayor Garry Webber (pictured above) on the Government’s announcement that the $478 million Tauranga Northern Link project will get underway later this year, to be completed Read more in 2025.

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Fires out as northern regions wither The entire North Island and most of the South is now in either a Prohibited or Restricted fire season after Wellington declared a restricted season effective 8am Friday, February 14.

Manager rural fire Tim Mitchell says the hot and dry conditions have created extreme fire risk, including in areas such as Northland, Auckland and Waikato which haven’t traditionally experienced such extreme fire danger for an extended period.

A prohibited fire season was declared for the Bay of Plenty

Coast, Central Lakes, and Pumicelands on February 3.

“Please pay attention to the fire season “If you are in an area where there is a prohibited fire season there is a total fire ban. No fire are permitted, including rubbish fires. This is because there is a very real risk that in the current conditions a fire could easily spread and get out of control.

“If you are in an area where there

is a Restricted fire season you will require a permit if you need to light a fire.

“You may also have to comply with specific conditions on your permit so you can light your fire safely. You can apply for one at: www.checkitsalright.nz” The fire seasons can change with the weather forecasts and conditions. Check the latest fire

season in your area at: www.checkitsalright.nz Tim says all New Zealanders are urged to be careful and take precautions to prevent a fire starting or getting out of control.

“It only takes one spark to start a fire so don’t risk it. Some routine activities like driving vehicles through roadside vegetation or machinery work, can cause a fire in these extremely dry conditions.

“If you have to use any machinery that could spark such as lawnmowers,

welding, or even a plough, in the morning or evenings - during the cooler parts of the day.

“Make sure any permitted fires or historic burn sites from the past two months are fully extinguished.

“Even though they may seem out they have the potential to remain hot and flare up in these conditions.

You can find more about the fire season status in your area and information about how you can reduce the risk of fire at: www.checkitsalright.nz.

Education investment to the fore Announcing that the history of Aotearoa New Zealand will be taught in schools. It is important for learners and akonga to understand New Zealand history and what binds us all to this unique and diverse country of Aoteroa New Zealand.

And of course, announcing upgrades for Otumoetai and Tauranga Girls’ Colleges, a new site for Brookfield School, and up to $400k to nearly every kura to catch up on their repair waiting lists. This infrast ucture package means that kura can now invest into those projects and jobs that desperately need attention.

We’ve created increases in support for whanau.

We’ve worked to integrate te reo Maori into our schools.

We’ve increased investment in Kohanga and Kura.

But there is more mahi to do!

Ma te huruhuru, ka rere te manu.

As the students of Tauranga Moana head back to school, I’m reminded of the assistance our government initiated to improve the education system and ensure that the wellbeing of students is front and centre.

Abolishing fees for NCEA and NZ Scholarship students has meant more money back in the pockets of whanau who really need it.

Our kids put in the hard mahi and shouldn’t have to overcome financial barriers to gain access to their tohu Ensuring that schools, who opted into our donation scheme, are compensated for getting rid of school donations. Parents and caregivers no longer have to fork out putea that could be better spent elsewhere, especially at the back-to-school period where funds are already tight.

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CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the Orange Day banner competition 2019 Arataki School

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Katikati Primary School

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The benefits of joining a club are numerous - from making new friendships and bettering the community to learning something new or improving old skills.

So if you’re wanting to add a social element to your schedule, pick up a new hobby or make the Bay of Plenty a better place to live, consider joining a club.

Tauranga has plenty of exciting clubs to join – have a look and see what takes your fan

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Kicking off the 2020 pre-season Otumoetai Football Club is up and running for 2020 with men’s and women’s pre-season now in full swing.

Both coaches for the Otumoetai Football Club first teams are returning for 2020 - Ross Johnson leading the Men’s Premiership side and Carl Newby and Chris Whittington head coaches for the Women’s W-League side.

Club president Paul Thomas has set some ambitious goals for the 2020 season across the club, in the senior space this includes promotion of their Men’s Premiership side, the Women’s side building on a debut W league season to a top three finish, as well as increasing female numbers to two teams in both the W League and Bay League.

“As the largest club in the WaiBOP region we are striving to continue to provide a stronger pathway for our aspiring young footballers coming through to have a higher quality of football available for players in our area,” says Paul.

Director of football Joe Dixon is delighted with the group appointed and excited for the 2020 season ahead.

Ross Johnson, Chris Whittington and Carl Newby.

“We are fortunate to have such a passionate group of coaches within the club with a lot of experience and knowledge of the game.

“An area we have tried to put a big emphasis on for 2020 is the involvement of 16 – 19 year old’s. We are now starting to see some real talent in this age bracket enter into the senior space – which is a massive

positive – and welcome more, younger players looking to enter into senior football, no matter what level, to get involved, both male and female.”

All players are welcome from 6.30pm - 8pm Tuesdays and Thursdays at Fergusson Park.

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“I can’t imagine myself anywhere but horticulture”

The competition took place last Saturday, February 8, at Te Puke Showgrounds, where the eight competitors tested their skills and ability to run a successful orchard in a series of challenges.

These were followed by a speech competition discussing ‘how can we as growers be better members of the wider community’ at the gala dinner on Wednesday night.

Melissa also excelled in individual challenges, including the Horticultural Biosecurity challenge and Avocado Tree Planting challenge and especially impressed judges with her speech on passing knowledge to future generations.

Emily Crum came in second place, while Megan Fox was third.

Melissa’s prize includes an allexpenses paid trip to Wellington to compete for the title of national Young Grower of the Year 2020 in

August, as well as $1500 cash.

Melissa entered the BOP Young Fruit Grower competition as she believes it is a great way to further her knowledge about the industry she says she is so fortunate to be a part of.

Andrew Dawson, chair of the BOP Young Growers Upskilling says the passion shown by the contestants is what makes this annual event so special.

“These bright young people coming into our industry are hungry to learn and build their careers in horticulture.

“It’s a real privilege to give them this space to shine –

Winner Melissa van den Heuvel with Kiritapu Allan and MC Guy Williams.

their drive and the great support from our industry partners is what keeps people coming back to this event year after year.”

New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc. CEO Nikki Johnson agrees and says that these competitions are an important highlight for the horticulture industry.

“The potential that Melissa and the other contestants have shown over the competition make me confident that the future of the horticulture industry is in good hands.

“The horticulture industry is experiencing challenges as sectors such as kiwifruit and avocado rapidly grow and upcoming leaders such as those that we have seen at this competition will be well needed as we move into an exciting future.”

Melissa will go on to compete in the national Young Grower of the Year competition, run by Horticulture New Zealand. There, they will join the winners of the Nelson, Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne and Central Otago regionals, as well as a Young Vegetable Grower, to compete for the national title of Young Grower 2020, proudly sponsored by the Horticentre Trust.

We’re growing a great future in the Bay! Congratulations to the contestants of this year’s BOP Young Fruit Grower of the Year Awards – especially to our Avocado Grower Rep Katherine Bell, who did exceptionally well in her inaugural competition.

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Government releases freedom camping survey The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has this week launched a survey targeting Freedom campers.

The survey will determine spending habits of Freedom campers, also asks if campers are ‘certified self-contained’ and where they camp.

The survey is being promoted

only through RV clubs, so is missing out on surveying the majority of freedom campers, being those who camp in modes unable to be ‘certified self contained’ such as tents.

Motorhomers made the existence of the survey known to the public.

Of particular concern is the majority of Freedom Campers who camp as part of other outdoor recreational activities.

These people can include hunters, kayakers, mountaineers and trampers as well as cyclists and others. The majority of these groups are included under the Camping Act if they camp within 200 metres of an area reachable by an off-road type motorbike (motor vehicle accessible area).

For these other campers it is considered ‘vital’ that they complete the survey and make their voices heard.

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Auckland Airport has been advised by the New Zealand Government of immigration entry restrictions for visitors who are travelling from or via mainland China after February 2, 2020.

Passengers planning to travel to China or via China to other destinations globally are asked to contact their airline or travel agent regarding the status of their flight before coming to Auckland Airport, in case of any flight schedule changes The government advisory includes the following measures: Those who have been in or transited through mainland China after February 2,

2020, will be refused entry to New Zealand.

Any foreign travellers in transit to New Zealand on February 2, 2020, will be subject to enhanced screening on arrival but, pending clearance, will be granted entry to New Zealand.

New Zealand citizens or permanent residents (and their immediate family) are exempt but will be required to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival back in the country.

Auckland Airport is the main entry and exit point for travel between New Zealand and China.

Currently about 45 flights arrive from mainland China each week out of a total of 554 weekly international arrivals at Auckland Airport.

There are six airlines operating routes to five cities in mainland China. Direct flight between Auckland and mainland China account for 8 per cent of total international seat capacity at Auckland Airport.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has also raised its travel advice to New Zealanders for mainland China to "Do not travel", the highest level.

The restrictions will stay in place for up to 14 days and will be reviewed every 48 hours.

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Got a reno story to share?

Are you a bit of a renovation fiend? Maybe you’re not and your partner is, or you’ve taken a do-up and turned it into a palace.

There’s nothing better than showing off your hard work once it’s completed, and there’s no better place to show off your renovation work like MySpace Magazine.

MySpace Magazine is a unique, free magazine launched to capture,

captivate and motivate the energetic and increasingly growing local design, build and renovation market.

MySpace is looking for renovating stories to share with other likeminded people who are looking to renovate inside or outside their home, including landscaping, extensions, backyard projects and more.

If you’ve been handy with a hammer in the past and made your castle uniquely yours, get in touch with the team at MySpace at: Kathy@sunmedia.co.nz

Government heat pump subsidies proving popular

It might be hot now, but it won’t be forever and people may be wanting to think ahead to the cooler months.

New Zealand’s Energy Efficiency & Conversation Authority is offering grants for heaters and home insulation products and services.

Called the ‘Warmer Kiwi Homes’ grant, this fouryear government initiative offers to cover two-thirds of the cost for new ceiling and underfloor insulation, as well as new heating products like heat pumps (up to a maximum of $2500 for heaters).

The goal of this program is to help New Zealand homeowners improve the energy efficiency in their homes, thereby reducing electricity and natural gas usage.

Eligible homeowners must own a house built before 2008 and have a Community Services Card or live in an area identified as low income.

They must also have an existing fixed heater in their main living area.

The program is proving particularly popular in the colder parts of the country, with strong uptake in Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill.

The strong shift towards heat pumps appears to be driven partly by financial concerns – heat pumps can save significant amounts on heating costs Eligible homeowners will need to work through a qualifying contractor who will carry out the job according to regulations.

After the job is completed, homeowners can submit the paperwork provided by their service provider as part of their grant application to EECA. For more information on how the grants work and who is eligible, visit: www.energywise.govt.nz

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New homes about 20 per cent smaller The average floor area of new homes consented in 2019 was about 21 per cent (42 square metres) smaller than the peak of 200 square metres in the December 2010 year, Stats NZ says.

“The drop in new home size is primarily due to stand-alone houses getting smaller,” construction statistics manager Melissa McKenzie says.

The median floor area of new stand-alone houses consented in 2019 was around 180 square metres, down from just over 200 square metres in 2010.

The median floor area of multi-unit homes has hovered around 100 square metres (which includes a portion of any shared spaces). There were 37,538 new homes consented in New Zealand in the year ended December 2019.

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Investors and first home buyers Based on percentage, the trend for mortgaged investors’ market share of property purchases remains upwards around many parts of New Zealand and they’re also making more purchases by number too. At the same time, there are signs of fatigue creep amongst first home buyers in areas such as Wellington City, Palmerston North and Invercargill.

While investors may not necessarily have pushed out FHBs in those areas, strong price pressures have nevertheless

reduced affordability for would-be buyers - presumably a growing concern for central and local government.

The CoreLogic Buyer Classification figures for January 2020 showed a continuation of the general trends from the second half of 2019. The national share of property purchases made by first home buyers held at around a steady 24 per cent in January, while movers’ market share stayed relatively subdued.

Are you prepared to escape in a house fire?

This week marked Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s first ‘Escape Week’ – but it’s not too late to make sure you know the best route to exit your home in an emergency.

"Escape week focuses on making sure all New Zealanders have a plan to escape their house in a fire," says national advisor fire risk management Peter Gallagher.

This is the week to make sure that you and your family are prepared for a fire – but it’s never too late to plan ahead.

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"Things like a second exit in case your normal exit is blocked, making sure you know where your keys are if doors are deadlocked and having a safe meeting place for everyone in your household."

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so it’s vital you know what to do and practise how to get out alive.

Making an escape plan on the spot is almost impossible in a fire when you’re scared and disoriented.

"Toxic smoke can make it hard to see, breathe and even think clearly so it’s important that you prepare and know what to do to get to safety before it is too late," says Peter.

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Tree seedlings out of sync, says study Climate change is negatively affecting tree reproduction by throwing seed production systems out of synchronisation, according to a new international study co-authored by a University of Canterbury scientist.

Many tree species worldwide produce large seed crops at irregular intervals, known as mast seeding. New Zealanders are probably already aware of this because in three of the last six years (2014, 2016 and 2019) the Department of Conservation has had to run extensive pest control operations over very large areas, says University of Canterbury Professor Dave Kelly, School of Biological Sciences, a co-author on the study.

The pest control was required to protect rare native birds from booming populations of two key predators, rodents and stoats, which increased after big seed crops in southern beech (Nothofagus) forests.

A key unanswered question is how climate change will affect the frequency of big seed years and what the consequences will be for animals that feed on these seeds. The new international study published earlier this week in the journal Nature Plants has used 39 years of data on European beech (Fagus) trees throughout Britain.

"At the start of the study, the beech trees gained major benefits from irregular big seed crops," says Professor Kelly.

"Pollination worked better and losses to seed predators - a native moth - were kept low because the moth had little to eat in the famine years between big seed crops. Benefits like this are the evolutionary reasons that trees show mast seeding in the first place.

But over the decades of the study, seed production by the beech trees steadily increased due to the warming climate.

That should have been good news for the plant, but instead turned out to only be good for the seedeating moth.

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All sorts of mishaps covered by contents insurance Have you ever wondered what would happen if your dog ran out onto the road and caused an accident, or if you were a bit wayward with a supermarket trolley and it hit a car?

Would you be covered by your insurer? If you have contents insurance, you’ll be pleased to know that most policies will cover you for these types of incidents.

However, more than a quarter of Kiwis would either have to pick up the bill themselves or spend time disputing who was to blame.

That’s because only 72 per cent of New Zealanders have contents insurance, with most who choose not to saying: ‘I don’t have enough stuff’.

But AMI spokesperson Wayne Tippet says you’ll be surprised by the list of mishaps that contents insurance covers you for - things that you would never have imagined would be covered.

"Did you know that if you accidentally damage someone else’s property, the damage may be covered by your contents insurance?

"Likewise, if your treasured canine friend runs onto the road and

causes a car to crash, again your contents insurance comes into effect."

In today’s world of scooters, bikes and drones, Wayne says you’ll also be pleased to know you’re covered if you or your children (who live with you) get the wobbles and cause damage to someone else’s property.

The same if you lose control of that supermarket trolley.

Other examples that come through the claims department include your barbecue or fire pit setting fir to a neighbour’s fence, as well as flying trampolines

or garden furniture hitting the neighbour’s property in one of those wintry storms.

"The cost of defending yourself against liability or in legal proceedings for insured incidents is another thing in the list of ‘did you knows’ for

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Rise in foreign investment drives property confidence Confidence in New Zealand’s Commercial Property sector is at its highest levels since 2017, a market survey of local industry professionals released by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Property Council New Zealand has found.

The RICS-PCNZ Q4 2019 New Zealand Commercial Property Monitor shows the sector has been buoyed by an increase in investment demand fuelled by both domestic and foreign investors.

In further positive news for the sector, the Monitor recorded Occupier and Investment Sentiment Indices, composite measures capturing overall market momentum, have continued to rise.

RICS country manager New Zealand Michelle Manley says the results reflect the increasingly positive mood right across New Zealand’s Chartered Surveying and commercial property markets.

"There has been a very

encouraging shift in the mood of the market, with the share of respondents who saw the market in a downturn phase declining from 44 per cent in Q3 2019 to 23 per cent in Q4 2019," says Michelle.

"This is a significant decrease and bodes extremely well for the sector as we begin the new decade."

As in previous quarters, commercial property in the North Island is expected to outperform those in the South Island. Headline rental and capital values are expected to increase between 2.5 and three per cent in the North compared to only zero and one per cent in the South.

Property Council New Zealand CEO Leonie Freeman welcomed the results, however noted a sharp increase in respondents reporting a deterioration of credit conditions.

"Many respondents are beginning to warn that finance for new developments and business lending is increasingly becoming an issue, and some have seen the main trading banks start to turn the tap off in this sector," says Leonie.

"While it is too early to say definitively, this does create a genuine risk that we may start to see restrictions in the building of new commercial stock."

The Q4 2019 New Zealand Commercial Property Monitor indicates the local market is performing more strongly than Australia across a range of recorded measures.

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So if you’re one of the 28 per cent of Kiwis who don’t have contents insurance and don’t think you have ‘enough stuff’, then maybe have a rethink based on all these extra mishaps that you’d be covered for.

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Correcting facts To L Askin (The Weekend Sun, February 7, page 31) who (rightly) asserts Buddy Mikaere’s bias (Mission Street 7/2/20), I say – check your own bias at the door and let’s examine the facts.

Or in this case the mistaken ‘facts’ of our letter writer - and common errors they are.

That the TCC ‘should not have used $1.5 million on this fruitless exercise’ ignores the fact that after the recent transaction, nothing changes other than a deed of ‘ownership’ and a $1 a year lease to the Elms Trust. That a ‘Maori’ trust ‘owns’ the property rather than a ‘???’ trust (The Elms) is at zero cost to the ratepayer.

This has been repeatedly pointed out. Critics walk straight past this extremely simple point.

The writer’s challenge to B Mikaere to prove ownership could be met by a challenge to provide proof of purchase of the Te Papa block from CMS. We know that a sale didn’t occur. Importantly, CMS in London cautioned against sale of this land held in trust. These letters from London are a matter of record. Rather the local CMS ignored the advice and ‘gifted’ the land. There’s copious information, records, books on these facts. Readers can check library and Google sources without resorting to ‘the victor’s story’ – check historian Vincent O’Malley for a centre of frame account online.

M Maunder, Otumoetai.

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Welcome Bay lane It’s good to see feedback from Vicki Coe on this farcical exercise

by Council’s safety and sustainability manager.

A complaint by one cyclist has resulted in more than one consultant being engaged to survey the intersection’s safety and more than a year later, the overdesigned and equally unsafe corner is finished. The inclusion of a speed hump is ridiculous.

My experience also is that very few motorists use the lane.

The manager of S&S responded with the usual bureaucrat speak of ‘public safety blah blah, consulted the community blah blah’ all of which tells me he did very little other than action the report and design he had commissioned from the consultant.

D Russell, Tauranga.

Protest forced decision-making

It has been acknowledged that Fletchers are the legitimate owners of Ihumatao having legally purchased the property and now finding themselves in a position where more than one iwi wants this lucrative property and the sale to be negated. If there was some question as to the legality of the sale - which there is not- then a legal remedy should be sought. It is not a matter for central or local government to resolve.

Once again the Treaty is being cited as a basis for argument - a situation which is happening time and time again over the last 180 years when legally purchased land is the basis of prolonged protest and subsequent return.

It is dangerous to create yet another precedent where protest and iwi demand and convenient Treaty interpretation forces the wrong result.

On-site protest is a type of bullying and occurs often in order to force political intervention in favour of iwi.

Whatever happens this way is going to cost the New Zealand taxpayer and ratepayer millions.

Nowhere else in history has a dissatisfied purchaser managed to reap millions in so-called reparation and a national apology to boot.

Settlement on the basis of mana whenua has to stop.

We are fast becoming tenants in our own country.

I urge the Government and the Auckland City Council and the disputing iwi to recognise the principles of land transfer as set out in the relevant Statutes and to abide by them.

R Stephens, Papamoa Beach.

M Murray-Benge, Bethlehem.

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We have lost two-and-a-half years’ work of the Northern Link roading project being undertaken because the announcement by this government is the same as the Northern Link ready to go to tender under the previous government. Tragic really.

For two-and-a-half years Omokoroa has continued growing and people are petrified getting onto SH2 alive; we have protested, lobbied with anyone from Wellington who would listen; leaders and lobbyists have flown to Wellington to beg for action from Ministers; we have endured economic hardship because the road is unfit for purpose; we have endured queues and crawling at nearly all times of the day, bumper to bumper driving conditions; and worse still too many people have died and now we discover the proposal is just the same as the original proposal, two-and-a-half years late.

Was this the plan of the government all along to hold the decision so it could be part of a lolly scramble for September 19?

It’s time for our central government politicians to front and tell us that they will get planning done for the Katikati bypass; that they will ensure that the narrow bridges will be widened as part of this programme being undertaken at the present time.

We want honesty and answers for this growing economically successful region.

With reference to Angie Warren-Clark’s column (The Weekend Sun, February 7, page 20).

Overdue Infrastructure’ what a laugh!!!

As much as I know Angie for her good work socially in the community, Angie and her party need to be brought to account for constantly repeating the Grant Robinson mantra that the Tauranga Northern Link had not been fully funded under the previous Government, disguising the fact that Labour pulled the plug on such a vital project that will frustrate the thousands of daily commuters for longer.

The Global Financial Crisis in New Zealand was not funded but the money came; the Christchurch earthquakes were not funded but the money came; the Kaikoura earthquake was not funded but the money came. That is called managing the economy.

The Tauranga Northern Link was well underway with a start date in the middle of 2018 and right in front of my eyes a local Te Puna pre-school is already re-located leaving the old premises in weeds and tatters where the bulldozers would now be well underway.

For you to say Angie: “that infrastructure keeps our country going but we don’t think about it often,” means you’re not listening to your electorate.

D Morris, Tauranga.

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Independent finance chair is unnecessary Details from the Tauranga City Council’s website, (and reported on SunLive; ‘Council seeking leadership expert for committee’, January 13) is an admission that council’s lost the plot, apparently having nobody within the elected members or TCC bureaucracy ranks that can safely handle the finance portfolio Well councillor John Robson, who chaired the Finance Committee 2013-2016, then 2018-2019 started to exercise control and is certainly well qualified but because Mayor Tenby doesn’t want that he’s banished to ‘Siberia’ with $90,000-plus salary wasted.

Additionally Council already has a CEO, chief financial officer, treasurer, city general managers an Mayor himself all claiming to have financial nous – not so apparently!

Under Mayor Tenby’s brainwave the appointee is to be unelected with voting rights receiving $50,000 pa and that, morally, in my view, is ultra vires mandate from TCC voters regarding governance.

Looks to me like some TCC sycophant has already been ‘shoulder tapped’. Does anyone seriously think for one moment Tauranga citizens want any part of this charade? The short answer is hell no way!

A Finance Committee comprising all elected members, run in tandem with separate Risk and

Audit Sub-Committee (plus independent adviser), to oversee and monitor Council staff and Mayoral aberrations/ indulgences then reporting back to full Council means elected members would get quality independent advice with checks and balances ensuring the information floated is correct and accurate.

R Paterson, Mount Maunganui.

Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell responds: The appointment of an independent chairperson for Tauranga City Council’s Finance, Audit and Risk Committee has absolutely nothing to do with a lack of confidence in the ability of elected members or staff to perform that role – it’s simply good business practice.

The New Zealand Auditor General recommends that councils have an experienced and independent chair oversee their auditing and risk activities, because it provides

an additional level of scrutiny and assurance that the organisation’s financial policies, practices and performance are fit for purpose; and that any risks are recognised and managed.

This is new for Tauranga, but it’s

relatively commonplace amongst New Zealand councils and is considered ‘best practice’ around the world.

There will be a cost involved, but experience elsewhere indicates that it will provide far-reaching benefits for the organisation and the community.

“Our families are FINALLY getting the safer highway we deserve!

With this Government funding a four-lane Tauranga Northern Link and upgrades on SH2 to Omokoroa, it is clear that even when Simon Bridges lived here as Transport Minister, we never had it this good.

“Our success in getting safer roads that open up housing options for our whanau, cut traffic jams and save lives is because while the previous lot allowed urban expansion alongside SH2 without rebuilding the road to match, we are.

Our new link road is better value for money, and will include walk/ cycleways, and a dedicated lane for freight, public transport.

I mihi to all members of Tauranga Moana who have been passionately working with Transport Minister Phil Twyford and the NZTA to prioritise our roading needs and future-proof the safety of our community.”

New Zealand First to Winston First?

Clayton Mitchell advising Simon Bridges is rather amusing.

Winston First has too many Clayton MPs. That, of course, is the way he likes it. They perhaps will have to find a job after the election on about 25 per cent of their current taxpayer income, for nodding their heads.

The main reason that they are there, is that value?

NZF was created many years ago to help New Zealand before it was changed to Winston First, a bit like Donald Trump’s America First, they would make a good team.

As vice chair and often chair of the Foundation Auckland Area NZF, many people worked very hard to get NZF off the ground before it became Winston First.

Three hundred million dollars for law breakers was paid recently, but St John Ambulance has insufficient funds to operate; this is an essential service and not a charity.

Peters will go down in history as the con-man of politics.

R Chamberlain, Tauranga.

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has made his home in Europe ever since, performing there, Asia, the Americas and Africa, while finding time to return t New Zealand for an annual tour.

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In the band with Hayden are two of New Zealand's most respected jazz musicians, bassist Paul Dyne (Sustenance, Mike Nock, Malcolm McNeill) and pianist/composer Norman Meehan.

Unwind’s self-titled debut album was a finalist for Jazz Album of the Year i 2018. That was followed in 2019 by Orange. Earlier this month the band released its latest offering, Saffron, which includes a half-hour ‘live in the studio’ DVD. All are released by Rattle Records.

You can get a better idea of their style, certainly jazz, but flirting with India raga, chamber music, and folk traditions on YouTube. Doors: 6.30pm; tickets $20, Events Pronto and the door.

And that ‘Indian raga’ reference provides a segue to the next trio: the following Wednesday (February 26) the Jam Factory hosts Pangaea. Pangaea is a world fusion band from India and New Zealand, formed in 2017, a collaboration between tabla player and percussionist Saptak Sharma, New Zealand composer and classical guitarist Mike Hogan, and Mayank Rainer, sitar and flute player It's a fascinating blend and together they skip across musical boundaries, fusing Hindustani classical music with western classical and folk music.

They've performed across India, Nepal and Australia and come highly recommended. Doors: 6.30pm; tickets $15, Events Pronto and door.

Grant Haua

On to the third trio, The Grant Haua Trio. This is Grant's latest venture since

leaving Swamp Thing last year. They have been playing at the Hop House in Wharf Street, giving people a taste of their new sound on Saturday nights.

Now they have a big bash planned for the end of the month – Saturday February 29 to be precise – along with local favourites Kokomo, at the Black Sheep Tavern in Whakamarama.

Grant is one of the country's fines blues singers and songwriters and a breathtaking guitarist. The trio also comprises bass player/singer Brian Franks (Brilleaux) and drummer Jeff Nilson (Electric Universe, Black Rose).

Grant has recently finished a ne solo album and the band are currently recording their debut.

Just while we're on him, I should mention some of Grant's amazing achievements: he's played at WOMAD and WOMAdelaide main-stage; held number one and number two spots on New Zealand album charts simultaneously; headlined festivals both here and Australia - Geraldton Blues Festival, Blues at the Briars, Sanctuary Sounds NZ and more; and headlined Gisborne Blues Festival 2017 as a solo artist. In short, he's something phenomenal and the new band sound brilliant. The show on the last day of February will include full sets from Kokomo and the Grant Haua Trio, and a solo set from Grant. The two bands jamming together also seems likely.

Doors: 3pm; tickets $20, Eventfinda the Black Sheep.

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to see Grant Haua Trio/Kokomo at the Black Sheep Restaurant on February 29 for two lucky readers who can tell us where The Black Sheep Restaurant is located.

Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, February 18.

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Local laughter for a cause D O I N G T H E

With more than 10 million podcast downloads, sold-out shows globally and a social media following in the tens of thousands, comedy sensation Deborah Frances-White, aka the Guilty Feminist, will be hitting Tauranga for a special one-off event at Baycourt this month.

‘Doing the Business’ will see the UK-based comedian team up with leading New Zealand businesswomen, Theresa Gattung and Sharon Hunter, for a night of business insights, hearty yarns and big laughs to raise funds for Cambodia Charitable Trust, sponsored by Lyon O’Neale Arnold Lawyers.

Her stand-up shows are centred around her quick wit and warmth, combined with a passion for justice, fairness and inclusion.

Theresa and Sharon are both thrilled to be part of Doing the Business, sharing business insights and banter live onstage.

“Standing on stage with a comedic superstar for a live Q&A is definitely something new for me, but I’m up for the challenge in the name of a good cause!” says Theresa.

Lyon O’Neale Arnold director and Cambodia Charitable Trust founder Denise Arnold says Lyon O’Neale Arnold’s commitment to working so closely with the Trust means the firm can bring such a high-calibre, unique event to Tauranga for such an important cause.

“Cambodian children are lacking a basic right to education, so to have these three formidable women on board for an event that will not only provide a great night out for Tauranga locals, but will raise funds to improve education outcomes in Cambodia is wonderful.”

Doing the Business will be held at Baycourt Addison Theatre, Tuesday, February 25 at 7pm.

Tickets are $39.50 and available from Ticketek.

Splishy, splashy fun It’s an event for kids and those that are kids-at-heart.

Memorial Pool is hosting the Bay’s biggest water fight on March 14 The first 50 kids who arrive will receive a free water pistol and there will be plenty of water

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So if you’re a fan of splashing, making a ruckus and having some good, clean fun, make sure you get down to Memorial Pool in Memorial Park on Saturday, March 14. For more information, search: ‘water fight Tauranga’ on Facebook

BUSINESS Join us for a very special comedy night with global star, Deborah Frances-White aka The Guilty Feminist plus New Zealand business legends, Theresa Gattung and Sharon Hunter.

Expect insightful yarns, empowerment and, most of all, big laughs.

Tuesday 25 February, 7pm, Baycourt Addison Theatre

Book now via Ticketek.

ALL proceeds go directly to the Cambodia Charitable Trust.

Sponsored by Lyon O’Neale Arnold Lawyers

Doggy Day Out on next weekend!

r e m m u S fun!

We’ve got a fun, FREE event planned for the whole whanau at the sixth annual Doggy Day Out! • Watch the clever dogs from Mount Agility Club in action • Snap a pic of you and your pooch in the photo booth • Keep your pooch cool in the swimming pools • Meet the gorgeous dogs up for adoption • Plenty of yummy food stalls.

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Note: Eftpos won’t be available on the grounds.

ATMs are available in Te Puke township adjacent to Jubilee Park.

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Music to help Aussie Electric Universe.

The fires may be dying down, but Australia still has a need for help and support.

Sunday 23 February 4pm - 6 pm

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Omokoroa Sports Ground, Western Ave FREE carnival rides, pony rides, animal farm, inflatables, face painting, lollies, under 5’s zone and more! Run away with the circus at our have-a-go circus area or win tickets at the free carnival games to exchange for prizes. Relax under the trees with the sounds of the local buskers. Food and drinks available for purchase.

The idea to put together a fundraiser to help Australian bushfire victims was formulated by Black Sheep Restaurant owner Peta Clavis, local musician Brooke Stinson and ArtBOP’s Rosemary Balu.

So when three great venues across the Bay of Plenty joined forces, the decision was made to organise ‘Bay Rains’.

Talented musicians from around New Zealand will play three fantastic gigs – one at The Black Sheep Restaurant, one at the Waihi Beach Hotel and one at The Barrel Room – in efforts to raise money to send to Australia. Ticket sales will be donated to a number of deserving Australian causes in order to provide relief to Aussie farmers and wildlife.

But there’s still more to do – and this is where you can help.

Bay Rains is in need of a few more things to make this a truly community-orientated fundraiser.

There is a need for flights for five band member from Sydney to Tauranga, advertising in any and all forms, kids entertainment such as face painting and bouncy castles, sausages and bread rolls for a sausage sizzle, a stretch tent or marquee in case of rain at The Black Sheep’s event, staging, volunteers to man the barbecues, the bar and supervise children as well as clean-up after the event, any donations towards raffles and silent auctions and of course, any monetary donations you feel you can contribute.

“Thank you to those very generous people who have already put their hand up and donated,” says Peta.

“If you are unable to help with any of the above please at least come along to one or more of the venues and support the events.”

Tickets are available from all venues and through Eventfinda by searching ‘Bay Rains’

Get on yer bike for Go By Bike Day It’s time to leave the car at home and put the pedal to the metal.

February 26 is Go By Bike Day and there are plenty of reasons to ditch the car and cycle to work.

There will be multiple drink stops throughout the region as cycling can be thirsty work. There’s also spot prizes available and if you stop at one of the pit stops dotted around town you’ll go in the draw to win an iPad. There will be pit stops at Red Square, Cameron Road - opposite

Boys' College, Corner Chapel St and Maxwells Rd, Simpson Reserve in Papamoa, Harbour Bridge (marina, cycleway side), Opposite Salt Marsh Reserve at 428 Ngatai Rd in Otumoetai, Omanu Bowling Club Car Park on Golf Rd and Grenada Street by Reilly Avenue Reserve.

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Whales, sharks, storms and icebergs

Orca in formation. Photo: Kim Westerskov.

His camera has been with him every time, capturing a multitude of experiences.

Albatrosses blown off their nests and somer-saulting through the air, landing upside down with a thump three metres from their nest and much more.

“When diving in cold seas, I was never cold until I ran out of film,” says Kim. “Then all of a sudden I realised how cold I was and that it was high time to go somewhere warm, usually back on land or the boat.”

Chair of the Te Puke branch of Forest & Bird Carole Long thought, given the hot weather, that this would be an ideal theme for their next meeting.

“I have known Kim for many years and admire his superb work and dedication,” says Carole. “He has won many national and international

awards, including five First Prizes in the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

“We are very fortunate that Kim and his family live in Tauranga where he is kept very busy judging photo competitions, writing books, lecturing and providing education through photographic workshops, personal tuition and photo critiques.”

Kim will be recounting many of his favourite adventures, mostly out in cold wet, wild places, at a public meeting at 7.30pm on Monday, February 17, at the Masonic Lodge, 18 Oxford Street, Te Puke.

All are welcome, supper provided, raffles available and gold coin donation welcome.

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New exhibition coming to town Matatoki: Mata a waka brings together internationally-recognised contemporary Maori carvers who work under the collective ‘Matatoki’ (meaning ‘The blade of the adze, the cutting edge’) from February 22.

The theme for this exhibition Mata a Waka, addresses long traditions of waka carving, te moana, voyaging, waka, vessels, navigation and new forms melding these traditions.

Alongside these contemporary works are taonga tuturu from the Tauranga Heritage Collection reflecting traditional artworks that relate to the theme including a 700-year-old tiheru

(bailer), tauihu (prow), hoe (paddles), toki (adze blades), punga anchor-stones and waka tiwai.

The works display the current strength of carving in Aotearoa New Zealand as an artform, while acknowledging the history, utility and warfare of previous generations. With great reverence and mana, Matatoki: Mata a Waka honours traditions while challenging conventions and re-conceiving traditional forms. Artists include Dan Couper, Mike Green, Jason Hina, Tracy Keith, Rakei Kingi, Joel Marsters, Charles Paringatai, Thomas Ratima, Hemi Sungren and Kereama Taepa.

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Saturday 15 February Art On The Strand

Original art for sale. Weather permitting. The Strand, Tauranga. 9am-4pm.

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

Beth-El Messianic Family

Celebrate the Sabbath (Sat) as Yeshua (Jesus) & all early believers did. All Welcome. 10am Otumoetai Primary Hall.

Joel van Ameringen 021 768 043 www.

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Blues Brothers Musical: Auditions

Want to audition for the world premiere of the musical The Blues Brothers: First Contact? Auditions in January 2020. Head to https://www.taurangamusicaltheatre.co.nz/shows/thebluesbrothers/ for audition info.

Car Boot Sale

Tauranga South Community Patrol Car Boot Sale, Greerton Village School 151 Greerton Rd. Buyers free, sellers single site $5, double $10. Setup 7am. Shirley 577 1116

Eckankar

Age old wisdom for today. Join us for light refreshments & spiritual discussion.

1:30-2:30pm Papamoa Community Centre 15 Gravatt Rd Papamoa (mako room)

Gate Pa Junior Tennis

Junior club days: Sat 9am & Thurs 3:30pm. New members welcome. Details on clubs web & facebook. Ph Turu 021 061 1942

Greerton Hall Market

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

Katikati Bowling Club

up overlooking the city. Go to www. baycourt.co.nz for info & tickets.

nix Park). www.mountmainstreet.nz

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Tauranga Domain through main gates back left to Croquet Lawns 10am12:30pm to try. Teenagers to Retiries welcome. Flat sole shoes please.

Adult tennis 1:30pm Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome.

Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

Petanque Tauranga BOP

Katikati Lions Garage Sale

4th Sat of month 8am-11am at containers behind Caltex, Main Rd Katikati.

Ph Trevor 027 488 1238

Katikati Lions Moggies Market

At Club Mt Maunganui Tues & Sat. Improve your fitness meet new people. Tuition & Boules available. petanquetauranga@gmail.com

Leisure Marching Display Day

Tauranga Social Dance Club

2nd Sat monthly. Restarts March 14th 7pm. Baptist Church Hall 13th Ave/ Cameron Rd. Supper, raffles. Entry $7 Ph Barbara 027 284 3795

Te Puke Scottish Society

Valentines Dance, 7:30-11pm, Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St, Te Puke. Live music, air conditioned hall, supper, raffles. $ entry. Valerie 573 7093

Under The Stars

65 Cliff Rd (opp Mission St) Sat 6pm & Thurs 12pm for meal, showers, toiletries, clothes. Anyone in need welcome.

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

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Papamoa Lions Club Market

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

Athenree Homestead

In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk. All welcome. 543 3101 or 543 0355 www.quaker.org.nz

1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: Spreading the Gospel message. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537

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Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sundays & Thursdays 1:30-4pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr Papamoa. Sailing Electron radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Spiritual Centre Psychic Cafe

Greerton Community Hall, doors open 6:30pm, starts 7pm sharp. $10 door fee, then everything free: Psychics, Healers, Spiritualists, homemade refreshments. All welcome, child friendly. www.psychiccafe.nz

Tauranga Spiritual Growth Centre

Join our spiritual community & hear from mediums & energy healers. 14 Norris St, every 2nd & 4th Sunday 7pm.

Ph Tim 022 306 8200

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More good weather and steady fishing. We’ve continued with the shallower water fishing, mainly down as far as Town Pt. Not the easiest fishing, as they seldom seem to be in the same spot 2 days running, but we’ve ended up with reasonable amounts of both snapper and tarakihi. The weekend ended up a non event as we hit a submerged log Saturday morning which smashed the nose off the stern leg. Consequently we had to replace it and got back in the water on Sunday for next weeks’ trips. A bit of a nuisance but it happens.

Papamoa Genealogy Help

At Te Puke Citz & RSA Club 1pm-4pm. All welcome. Ph Gayle 07 573 8255

The Sociables

Postnatal Support Group

A group of females & males in their 30s, 40s & 50s, that meet to participate in dining out, events & bushwalks. Ph 022 012 0376

10am-12pm Bethlehem Birthing Centre. All parents & caregivers of children under 2 are welcome. Ph 549 4522

Monday 17 February

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

Alcoholics Anonymous

Omokoroa Lions Market

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

lectures, courses, clubs of all sorts. Ph 07 544 9557 https://www.facebook.com/ letslearnbop Mako Room, Papamoa Community Centre 1-3pm. We offer assistance to anyone with an interest in researching their family history. Newcomers welcome. Ph 544 4182

TePuke Country Music Club

6 Week Adult Course commencing today 8-9pm or Wed 7-8pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

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

Starting soon 6:30pm every 3rd Sunday of month for a Free introduction to genuine Argentine Tango. No partner or experience required. FB:Tango In Tauranga Open every Sunday 12-4pm until end of March.

Writing workshops open to the public.

Sharon Manssen on The Snowflak Method for Plotting a Novel. 2-4pm Greerton Library. $10, members $5

NZDA BOP Range Day

Come & try outdoor bowls every Sunday from 12:30pm. Bowls supplied, refreshments available. Ph Mike 022 340 4152

Argentine Tango In Tauranga

Tauranga Writers Focus Session

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

Every 3rd & 5th Sundays at Maketu Village Green. Set up from 6am. $10 per stall. Ph Carolyn 027 251 0388

Old time music-makers, Welcome Bay Hall 1-4pm. $3 entry & Ladies a plate please. All welcome. Ph Ces or Joy 544 3849

Accordion-Keyboard

Friendship Force could be for you! We are home-hosted overseas & internally.

Meet Sundays monthly. Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Barbara 574 5711, www.friendshipforce.org.nz

A one-to-one encounter between one adult audience member & one child performer taking place somewhere high

Maketu Market

Sunday 16 February

LOL Laughter Wellness

Get the new decade going with a laugh.

Join us at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Bayfair. 11-11:45am.

Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@ gmail.com Koha only

Free entry. 11am-2pm Links Ave football grounds Mt Maunganui. Raffles sandwiches, slices for sale tea/coffee.

Enjoy colourful marching displays.

Muster & open training 5-6pm at Blake park turf. New & current players welcome.

Senior teams available for men & women. Ph Graeme 027 452 0600

Want to ride more but don’t feel confident? Join free 3-week workshop to help you build your biking skills & confidence. Register www.sportbop co.nz/bikemonth

Katikati War Memorial Hall 8am, 2nd Sat of month. Ph Alan 027 279 1096 (outside) or Sharon 022 318 0196 (inside)

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

Bible Seminar

8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm

Golf Croquet Open Day

Beginner Social Dance Classes

Bethlehem Indoor Bowls

New season starts tonight. New members of all ages welcome. Names in by 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. Ph John 027 654 1298

Body & Soul Fitness

For over 50s various venues Mon-Wed & Fri. Guest speakers & events. Ph Dianne 027 431 4326 or 576 5031

Cancer Society Walking Group

Suitable for people with any type & stage of cancer, & carers. Meet at Pilot Bay at 9:30am. Ph Angelique 07 927 6505

Chess At Mount Maunganui

Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd, 6-7pm. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Helmut 0274 147 254

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga

Free confidential impartial informatio & advice. Don’t know? Ask Us! Phone or visit us at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Tai Chi Internal Arts

$5 beginner classes Mon 9:30 hall 33 Maitland St, Greerton.

Mon 1:30 Bethlehem Hall. Tues 9:30 & Wed 5:30 Te Puke Memorial Hall. David 552 4425

Tauranga Bird Club Night

Interested in keeping birds? We meet on the second Monday of every month at Matua Hall, Matua at 7:30pm. Come & join us this month!

Tauranga Senior Citizens’ Club

CARDS 500 Mon & Thur. INDOOR BOWLS Tues, Wed & Sat. 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save)12:45pm for 1pm start. Entry $2 includes afternoon tea.

New members welcome.

Tga Citizens’ Indoor Bowls

Summer Bowls every Monday & Thursday. Monday, names in by 7pm & Thursday, 1pm. Everyone welcome. $2

Tuesday 18 February

$1000 Choral Scholarship Opportunity

Aged 16-30? Sing soprano, alto, tenor or bass? Scholars Baroque Aotearoa Chamber Choir offers $1000/year for choral scholars. More info https://www. scholarsbaroque.com/scholarships Ph 021 396 440 chaliumpoppy@ hotmail.com

Afternoon Cards 500

Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch

Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd., 12:30pm Tues & Thur. $3, afternoon tea & prizes. Ph Barry Snow 021 950 028

Dutch Friendly Support Network

Alcoholics Anonymous

Drop-In Clinic. 10am-12. 174 11th Ave Tauranga. Information, education or support for anyone living with diabetes or their families. 07 571 3422 Coffee morning (1st Monday of month) 10am-12noon. $4 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Rd, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968

Friends Of The Library

Open meeting every Tuesday night.

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

Croquet

Greerton Library Book Group meets monthly at 10:30am for book discussion over tea & coffee. Visitors & new members always welcome. Marian 544 2624

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

Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning

Are you a woman who likes to sing?

Join us on our open night at 7pm, Bethlehem Community Church 183 Moffat Rd. Ph Sabine 021 111 8659

Want something to do, to learn, to meet people? Check out www.letslearn. co.nz for night classes, workshops,

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Divorce Care

12 week recovery group for divorced or separated starting 18th Feb. C3 City Church 7:30-9pm. $55 for manual.

Registration essential Kathryn 027 737 3172

Falun Dafa Free Classes

Discover why living the Way of Truthfulness, Compassion & Tolerance works. 7pm Huia Rm, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd Bayfair. Ph/text Judy 021 0425 398

Fitness Fun

Get a fitter healthier body & min with cardio, weights, floor, dance. S Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. 9:30-10.30am. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448

Fun Run & Walk

Ocean Running 5k around Mauao base track. Every Tuesday during Daylight Savings. Enter Mount Ocean Sports Club 5:15pm. $6 entry. Free drink, spot prizes. All welcome. Phone Phil 021 383 354

Inachord Chorus

Are you a woman who likes to sing?

Join us on our open night at 7pm, Bethlehem Community Church 183 Moffat Rd. Ph Sabine 021 111 8659

Indoor Bowls, Papamoa

Friendly & ever popular with all ages, school ages too! Competitions, Interclub, social bowling. 6:45-9:30pm Papamoa Sports club, Parton Rd. Ph Roger 021 757 808

Merge For Social Get-togethers

Ph Nancy 575 4650

Otumoetai. First dance 7pm9:30pm. Ph Faye 543 3280

Age Concern Walking Group

Singers Wanted

Scholars Baroque Aotearoa Chamber Choir seeks soprano, tenor, bass members. Rehearsals evenings.

Must read music & have previous training/experience. Audition required.

Ph 021 396 440 chaliumpoppy@ hotmail.com

Tga 60+ Continuing Education

Keith Woodley, Manager Shorebird Centre North Korea, a safety valve for migratory shore birds. Otumoetai Baptist Church, 241 Otumoetai Rd. $5 entry

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Tauranga Toastmasters

7:15pm for 7:30 start at Coastguard HQ, 72 Keith Allen Dr, Sulphur Pt. Communication & leadership development. 3 free visits.

Te Puna Chair Yoga

Improve strength, balance & fle ibility. A fun, supportive class for over 60s. 11-12. $10. 8A Vernon Rd. Ph Michelle 021 044 1042

Unwind

Unwind (saxophonist Hayden Chisholm’s NZ-based project) tours annually. Original music. The Jam Factory, 17th Ave. $20. Doors open 6:30pm. R13

Orchids sold in a fun auction at very reasonable prices. From 7pm, Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave, Tauranga. Cash sales only. Ph 07 577 6676

Overeaters Anonymous

Do you eat compulsively? Obsessions? Compulsions? Remorse? Resolutions? OA meet Tue 7-8pm & Fri 1-2pm to get out of this cycle. Ph 544 1213 or 022 064 2186

Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd. Studying the Book of Joshua.

7-9pm. Ph 07 552 4068

Cards (Cribbage)

Join a friendly group who meet 12:50pm at Tauranga RSA Greerton.

Ph Michael 562 0517

Fitness League

Exercise, movement & dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility. Suitable for all ages abilities. Katikati Memorial hall. 10am.

Ph Pam 021 117 7170

Friends Of The Library

Papamoa Library Book Group meets monthly at 10am. Join us for tea/ coffee & friendly book discussion. Visitors & new members always welcome. Betty 542 4322 Opening night 7:30pm

Healing Rooms

Welcome Bay Lions

Low impact strength & balance exercise class suitable for seniors. Falls prevention focus. 11am Welcome Bay hall. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437

Orchid & Plant Auction

Bible Study

Gate Pa Indoor Bowls

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Danny 576 6480

Open meeting every month 1st & 3rd Wednesday. Tauranga Central Baptist church 13th ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Structured program based on traditional principles for general wellbeing.

“Keep on Your Feet” provider. 1pm Bethlehem Hall. All welcome.

Coffee group meets every 3rd Tues of the month for friendship, coffee/tea & bickies. 10:30am Welcome Bay Community Centre. Ph Sue 571 8940

Otumoetai Walking Group

Alcoholics Anonymous

Community Tai Chi NZ

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

A social group for new residents to Tauranga. We meet every 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 5pm-7pm at The Raft, Chapel St. Email merge.tauranga@ gmail.com Adult tennis. 9am Tues & Thur.

Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302

Meet at Bethlehem KMart 10am

Welcome Bay Strength Balance

Yoga For All

Come, experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Graced Oppshop 11th Ave & Christopher St, upstairs 1-3pm. All welcome. www.healingrooms.org. 021 213 8875

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Marching For Leisure

A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & frien ship. For Tauranga teams’ details ph Bernie Taylor 07 579 3000 or 027 775 5612

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

Matua Garden Club

Monthly meeting at Matua Hall, Levers Rd at 1:30pm. Guest speaker on Aromatherapy. Visitors & new members welcome. Phone Cynthia 576 1715

Yoga, Private Sessions

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

Rotary Tauranga

You Love To Sing?

9:30am start, 3 games to 12:30.

Tauranga Citz Club, 13th Ave. $3 for 3 games. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

You have time & want to help in your community? Fellowship, fun, food, enlightening speakers. Join us 6pm, Daniels in the Park. Ph Bev 027 285 4066

Weds 19 February

Taoist Tai Chi

Sequence Dancing

Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, Wed & Fri. Names in by 12:45pm. $3 afternoon tea, prizes.

Scrabble

Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, Anglican Church Hall 94 Bureta Rd

Oriana Singers (SATB) are rehearsing 7-9pm at St. Andrews Hall on Dee St, Mt. Join/listen to us to decide.

Afternoon Indoor Bowls

Celebrating 30 years in NZ. Beginner classes today: 15 Koromiko St, Judea 1-2:30pm & 5:30-7pm. Great for stress, suitable for all. Ph 578 6193 or visit www.taoisttaichi.org BREATHING EDUCATION TALKS IN TAURANGA

MT RSA Fri 14th Back Porch 7pm – 10pm Sat 15th Lip Service 7pm – 10pm Sun 16th Andy Bowman 4:30pm – 7:30pm JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) Sun 16th Tim Armstrong 3pm – 6pm

20th February Arataki Community Centre, Papamoa

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BOOK IN TO HEAR HOW TO BREATHE CORRECTLY WITH: Felicity Campbell

MOUNT SOCIAL CLUB Sun 16th Acoustic Jam Session 4pm – 8pm Thurs 20th Karaoke 9pm – 1am THE JAM FACTORY (doors open at 6:30pm) Fri 14th Otis Mace, Guitar Ace. 7pm, $15. R13 Tues 18th Unwind (Hayden Chisholm’s NZ-based project). Original music. 7pm, $20. R13

Spaces Limited so Bookings Essential by phone or email.

Breathing Assessments available and discounted for those attending a talk.

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COST: $35 TIMES: 10:30am – 12noon or 7pm - 8:30pm

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Breathing Coach & Educator 2929 222 Assoc.027 Buteyko Practitioner

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Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

At Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road 10am-2:30pm & 7-9pm.

Beginners very welcome. Ph Jenny 07 219 7740

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Tarawera to Hot Water Beach. Grade moderate. Kathy 021 252 0953

Toastmasters City Early Start

Early bird Toastmasters club. Join us to improve speaking & leadership skills. Classic Flyers Cafe 7am-8:15am. Start our novice course any time. Email LaniDTM@gmail. com

Thursday 20 February Age Concern Coffee Group

Chat over a relaxing cuppa at Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, 33 Maitland St. 10:30am-12pm $3pp. Open to the public.

Ph 578 2631

Bag Sale

$5. Good quality womens, mens & kids clothing & linen. Historic Village 9am.

Proceeds to Turning Point Trust

Bay City Rockers

Social Rock’nRoll Dancing, plus other popular dances. Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7pm-9:30pm. $3 entry including supper. Phone Gavin 027 643 6222

Bingo

10am start, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club. Norris St (behind Pak’n Save). Everyone welcome. Morning tea provided.

Breathing Education Talk

Breathe correctly with Felicity Campbell, Buteyko Practitioner. 10:30-12noon or 7pm-8:30pm Arataki Community Centre, Mt Maunganui. $35. Spaces limited. Bookings ph 027 2929 222 or email: felicity@ naturallogic.co.nz www.breathefreeclinic. co.nz

Dancing

Waltz, Foxtrot & Rock n Roll. Mt Maunganui RSA. 10am-12pm. Ph 572 4272

Fitness League

Greerton Senior Citizens’ Club

Special General Meeting at 11am GSC Hall, Maitland St. Members & intending members welcome. Ph Joy 541 1725

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Katikati Concert Band

We welcome brass, woodwind & percussion players of all ages & experience. We meet at Katikati Bowling Club, 7pm every Thursday. Ph Mick 021 217 1780

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

Open Night 5th March 7pm9:30pm Methodist Church 13th Ave. Studies show that group singing benefits your health. Ph Bernice 576 484 Facebook Keynotes Inc.

Kickstart Toastmasters Weekly Meeting

Improve public speaking, listening & leadership skills. 7am, Alimento Cafe, 74 1st Ave. No pressure to speak. Enjoy the atmosphere. First-timers free

Mainly Music

Music & dance for preschoolers, Mums & carers. $4 per family. Morning tea provided.

9:30-10am. Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Meet Tues morning 0930 & Thurs night at 7:30pm in the club rooms upstairs, cnr Cross & Mirrielees Rds. Phone Mike on 021 939 233

Te Puke Toy Library

Join up with us & play with quality toys for a fortnightly hire. Wed-Sat 10am-1pm.

Friday Playgroups 10am-12pm.

7 Stock Rd, Te Puke 027 263 9309

Friday 21 February Chess Tauranga

Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games.

Standard Chess rules. Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Ride Waimapu Esturary

Exercise, movement & dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility. Al ages & abilities. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave 10am. Ph Pam 021 117 7170

Get on your bike & discover the Waimapu Estuary on a free group ride covering Yatton Park & Maungatapu. Visit sportbop.co.nz/ bikemonth for details.

Forest & Bird Walk

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Aongatete walks - pest control area, birdlife. Moderate. Meet Kulim Park 8:45am, $8. Ph Leader Eddie 576 1849

Medium intensity dance fitness class.

Katikati RSA & Citizens Club, 9am. Ph Teresa 027 863 6358

Horoscopes ARIES: This is a week of puzzles and you need to draw on the wisdom of an older person to solve a mystery. If traditional approaches don’t bring expected results, opt for a more experimental style.

TAURUS: Your natural charm shines and your social life will begin to sparkle. Your temperature may rise over a small crisis.

Strive for more independence on the weekend.

GEMINI: This should be a quiet week, but a good time for getting in touch with yourself and mapping out short range goals.

Recent uncertainties, especially regarding your domestic situation are favourably resolved.

CANCER: Casual visits turn into memorable occasions and spontaneous calls touch you deeply. This the week for self pampering. Treat yourself to a warm soak after a hard day.

LIBRA: Family members decide to show their devotion. It’s been a while since they have shown their affection. A VIP may be visiting your home or office so some homework on his/her field.

SCORPIO: Your intellectual powers are strong and the week offers the potential for a major accomplishment. Friends may return old favours and beg new ones.

Noisy surroundings may drive you out of your home on the weekend.

SAGITTARIUS: Suggestions you give are always ‘on target’, that you are regarded as an inspired advice columnist. Oddly sometimes you doubt your own counsel. A financial mystery is solved by Thursday.

CAPRICORN: Competition is your present keyword. You are in the mood to go after everything. First place is all you are interested in. Some may find your attitude refreshing, others intimidated.

LEO: You switch back and forth between hectic and lazy days during this curious week. Friends may approach you for advice and/ or sympathy.

AQUARIUS: You could find yourself untangling a web of conflicting ideas at the workplace and in the community. Pay attention to financial details and don’t be so easily convinced you are wrong.

VIRGO: You are about to catch up - and about to be overwhelmed once again with work and people - but - and it’s an especially important ‘but’ for singles, don’t miss out on social functions.

PISCES: This week has a carnival feeling. Children, laughter and a buzz of excitement are all part of the scene. Two special areas of caution: Clothing (it’s easy to dress inappropriately) and diet (it’s easy to forget meal-times)

Your birthday Practical is everything you do and you are able to create beauty wherever you go. With loved ones, this week you are kind and attentive, but when love is not returned, you can grow moody and silent. Life seems predictable until you realize that some of your faraway goals are within reach.

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Not fearing easier said than done Messianic Family

ALL WELCOME SHALOM SABBATH 10AM OTUMOETAI PRIMARY Joel & Sharon van Ameringen

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We live in a world where catastrophes are unfolded before our very eyes.

Fires, floods, mass shootings, pandemics and more.

The danger for us is that we can become overwhelmed with the fear and anxiety

that you are not alone. It doesn’t mean that you will never be touched by suffering in some form, but it does mean you are never alone and ultimately you will be delivered. Jesus assured all those who believe and trust in Him that: ‘Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world’ John 16v33 (NLT). So, I pray that you will be encouraged whatever are your circumstances to find safety in the Lord, and to trust in Jesus taking heart in his promises and His peace.

May God bless you.

Rev Ian Pittendreigh, Bethlehem Community Church

Don’t read this column if you are a non-believer Please don’t read this if you’re not a Christian!

truth we are especially tempted to do things we are told not to do because of our sinful human nature.

This corrupt nature is also strongly revealed, amongst other things, by the filth, violence and horror many of us love to be entertained by on screen, by the filthy language all around us and the prevalent attitude that our corrupt and illegal behaviour’s okay as long as it escapes

If you’re not a Christian and you’re still reading, perhaps you might want to seriously ask yourself why?

Romans 7:8 in part says: “But sin, taking opportunity by the commandment, produced in me all manner of evil desire”.

This is basically acknowledging the a

detection or doesn’t hurt anyone.

Have you ever wondered why humanity has such a corrupt nature and have you been deeply concerned about?

The Bible certainly explains why and shows us how to have our nature renewed.

Having this nature obviously leaves us all in a serious bind before a holy God on Judgment Day. However, there is good news. God is not willing that anyone should perish but that all should repent.

The Holy Spirit, given by God to true believers in His Son, can renew and regenerate all who desire change for the better. Scripture also says, if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in us, He who raised Jesus will also raise us.

Is it time for you to repent, be baptised and receive the Holy Spirit for your regeneration and eternal hope?

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Sunday Gatherings - 9 am & 11 am

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Seventh Day Adventist Church

You are welcome to worship with us each Sabbath (Saturday) BETHLEHEM – 25 Moffat Road Study Classes 9.30am – Worship Service 10.45am For further information contact secretary 579 4391 MT MAUNGANUI – Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way Bible Study 10:00am - Worship Service 11:00am Enquiries 021 277 1909 Closed on the 29th of Feb, please attend Tauranga Seventh Day Adventist instead - 25 Moffat Road.

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that this can create as we are concerned for others and our own wellbeing. This is no new phenomena, throughout the centuries there’s been times when it’s been thought things can’t get any worse.

An important question to ask is how during all that’s happening can you know you are secure?

One writer put it this way.

‘This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust in Him,’ Psalm 91v2 (NLT).

When you put your trust in the Lord it makes you able to face each day with a confidence

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BAYPARK TO BAYFAIR LINK STATE HIGHWAY 29A ROAD CLOSURE Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency wishes to advise that State Highway 29A between the Te Maunga and Baypark roundabouts will be closed as follows: • From 8pm Friday 14 February until 5am Monday 17 February 2020 Motorists are advised to follow the signposted detours via Truman Lane, Mangatawa Link Road and Sandhurst Drive/Mangatawa Interchange.

In the event of bad weather or any unforeseen circumstances, the closure may be moved to the next suitable weekend(s). The Transport Agency thanks motorists for their patience.

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency wishes to advise that the north-bound lanes of State Highway 2 between the Sandhurst Drive offramp and Te Maunga roundabout will be closed at night as follows: • From 8pm until 5am on Monday 17 February and Tuesday 18 February 2020 (finishing Wednesday morning) Motorists are advised to follow the signposted detours via the Sandhurst Drive/Mangatawa Interchange, Mangatawa Link Road and Truman Lane.

A single lane closure will be in place for Papamoabound traffic.

In the event of bad weather or any unforeseen circumstances, the closures may be moved to the next suitable nights. The Transport Agency thanks motorists for their patience.

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AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses. Ph 0800 369 6269

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FOUND ADULT GREY Male Cat, Ohauiti Area, Ref: 181855, Ph SPCA 07 5780245 Found Adult Black/White Male Cat, Parkvale Area, Ref: 181647, Ph SPCA 07 5780245 Found Adult Tabby Male Cat, Waihi Area, Ref: 181690, Ph

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

BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277

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Chimney maintenance & repairs.

Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740

TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857

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work wanted

THREE RECENT SCHOOL LEAVERS all with their own car and licenses and physically fit are looking for permanent part time work, week days between 9am-4 pm in the Tauranga/ Mount area. Any work considered however prefer light labour work only. Please contact Josh on 027 283 5505.

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