21 February 2020, Issue 1000
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Giving it all up for the animals
Sky high p6-7
Holden together p8
Getting around p12-13
“I’m at the point where I have to sell my car in order to keep my family afloat. All my money has gone to the rescue.” That is what Siobhan Mikaere - the co-founder of Rescue, Revive, Rehome Bay of
Plenty - is now facing. The animal rescue organisation is urgently seeking charity status so it can receive grants to stay afloat. In the meantime, founders Siobhan and
Rowan Elliott have been funding it out of their own pockets and donations. Time is running out and they may soon be seeking alternative arrangements for dozens of animals. Full story on page 4. Photo: John Borren
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How to deal with cabin fever We’ve heard a lot of stories about Coronavirus lately, or Covid-19 as its now affectionately called. Like most people, I take the ‘it’s-not-all-over-the-place-here-yet-andhopefully-we’ll-have-a-vaccine-before-it-is’ attitude. Nobody likes the flu and this seems like a particularly bad version. No doubt this year’s winter flu shots won’t cover you for Covid-19, but here’s hoping. The main effect in NZ has been to make it very hard for builders to get hold of particle masks. This might not seem like a big deal to the average person, but trust me, if you work in a dusty environment, it’s a big deal. What has captured the imagination is the hundreds of people who were stuck on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan, under quarantine. Now, I guess if you had to be quarantined somewhere, a luxury cruise liner would be a good option. However, the novelty would start wearing off pretty quickly and once you had worked your way through the various buffets, and seen every show you would be looking around for ways to amuse yourself. There’s only so many times you can watch aerial silk dancing. Sitting in the casino for two weeks straight is a good way to go bankrupt. I just pray to God that there is plenty of booze on that ship. Those people who splashed out for the all-you-can-eat, allinclusive cabins, would be laughing all the way to the hospital now. But even the big pool would lose its novelty after a while. You never know what’s floating around in there at the best of times, let alone with a ship full of virus. You’d basically be sitting in a petri dish full of warm water. Don’t even think about the spa. The on-board fitness centre would just seem ironic to me and I don’t think I’d feel comfortable sharing a thigh master with the other passengers, under the circumstances. Basically you have a village full of people putting masks on and trying to avoid each other. And that’s before the quarantine! To make it all the more bearable for
people we have come up with a few suggestions on how to while away the hours when quarantined on a cruise ship.
Golf
Driving golf balls off the top deck into downtown Yokohama would be amusing for a while and would probably result in the whole ship being sent packing. At least you would get to continue on a proper cruise, rather than being stuck in one place. Monopoly. This could be played with face masks instead of money to really up the stakes. That’s pretty much all we could think of sorry. Poor buggers. Read a book maybe.
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I got to try out the new pedestrian traffic lights at the Bayfair Roundabout the other day – not as a pedestrian but as a motorist. My attitude to waiting in traffic is pretty much the same as one of those newer cars where the motor turns off when you stop. My face goes blank and all thoughts cease in an attempt to stop the ageing process and not lose any more of my life than I have to. However, something interesting happened just before I slipped into this fugue state. The pedestrian – which was actually a cyclist in this case - didn’t even have to press the button. There was a guy in a hiviz vest who got up from his chair to do the honours.
Now in Dunedin they have a concierge at the Municiple Lane public toilets. That is a weird and unexpected treat, to be greeted as you enter the facilities. I believe you can even store your bags there for $1. This seemed similar to me – someone who stops traffic on your behalf. A nice touch. Watch this space, we will endeavour to get to the bottom of this.
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Ah, I just thought of one other thing you could do to pass the time on your cruise ship. Imagine what you could do with the $35 million Lotto jackpot this weekend. That’s a shed load of money but it’s always worth musing over how you could spend this. My wife hates playing this game with me. I tend to invest the lump sum and manipulate the compounding interest to ensure a steady but substantial income. Not very romantic apparently, but I assure you, this will allow you to maximise your wealth and, if you are so inclined, maximise the joy you can spread with others. I mean, why pay off the mortgage if you are only paying three per cent interest and you can get seven per cent in a managed portfolio on the share market. Ah, the permutations are delicious! Anyway, good luck for the upcoming week – don’t catch any viruses and leave the face masks for those who need them. daniel@thesun.co.nz
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Award-winning Adelaide filmmaker Stephen de Villiers.
Island of fire and ash Visiting family in Tauranga this week is award-winning Adelaide filmmaker Stephen de Villiers. Stephen has been making a new feature documentary to show the journey of Kangaroo Island post fire devastation, portraying the real stories so far and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. ‘Kangaroo Island: Of Fire and Fallout’ was inspired by a recent trip to the region in the immediate aftermath of the fires “We were on location for a job and were so moved by the stories and experiences of the locals, that my team and I immediately felt the need to go back to tell a more holistic story and give a nuanced voice to
the island and its communities,” says Stephen. “We were acutely aware of the delicacy of coming over with cameras at a time when the island was dealing with so much, but we managed to gain the trust of a number of inspiring locals and with their blessing, we spent five days on the ground filmin and will continue to go back to document the recovery of these incredibly brave communities.” “Through the stories we captured and the film’s visuals, our hope is that audiences around the world will gain a sense of the destruction they endured, the anger some of them feel, the emotional toll that it’s taken, and the challenges they now face.” Capturing a piece of South Australian history as it unfolds, ‘Kangaroo Island: Of Fire and Fallout’ is currently in post-production and is slated for released in late 2020.
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Waihi’s largest employer OceanaGold believe they will be able to “come back even stronger” following a production gap that has cost 17 staff their jobs. Operation general manager Bernie O’Leary told Stuff that due to its process plant being put on care and maintenance, 17 staff will lose their jobs out of the 44 staff employed in this part of the mine. Most staff will work their last day on March 10.
AIMS Games
It’s already one of the Bay of Plenty’s biggest events now organisers of the Anchor AIMS Games have plans to make it the best in New Zealand as well. Registrations for the annual intermediateaged sporting tournament - held in Tauranga every September - opened this week, coinciding with a double nomination in the New Zealand Event Awards. Last year’s Anchor AIMS Games, which drew more than 11,000 entries and injected nearly $6.5million into regional coffers, has been picked as a finalist in both the bes sports event and best regional or national event categories.
Murder charges
Additional charges have been laid in relation to the death of a five-year-old chil at Rotorua Hospital on February 8. The 24-year-old man previously charged with assault of a child has now been charged with murder, a police spokesperson says. A 28-year-old woman has been charged with ill treatment/neglect of a child. Police are also now in a position to name the child who died. He was Ferro-James Tiopira Sio.
Halberg Award win
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has been named Sportsman of the Year at the Halberg Awards. The Nigerian-New Zealand MMA fighter who arrived in New Zealand to settle in Rotorua when he was ten, is the first comba sport athlete to win the award since 1953. The 30-year-old took out the prized award ahead of shot put star Tom Walsh, Australian Supercars champion driver Scott McLaughlin and Black Caps captain Kane Williamson.
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Jumping in boots and all Rowan Elliott feeds some of the animals she is caring for at RRR. Photo: John Borren
Siobhan says it is “gutting” to contemplate that they may not be able to carry on. “I’ve given up everything to try and make this work, as has Rowan. If we can’t get enough help and support, there’s no way we’re going to be able to sustain it because we’re at a point where we’ve got vehicles that are barely making it from A to B.” Rather than spend money fixing vehicles, they are buying feed for the animals. “Our primary goal is to make sure the animals stay healthy, safe, that they’re wellloved, and if we don’t get funding, we’re not going to be able to do that.” The problem stems from the fact they are not a registered charity, and that means they are ineligible to apply to many of the main funding outlets. “We have a lot of donations, we have so many supporters it’s amazing, but what we’re trying to do and the size that we are now, it’s a real struggle.” In order to become a charity, they have
had to get a trust deed written up, get all the paperwork together and create a board. They also have to show that what they are doing is charitable, so they have to stay in line with what they are trying to achieve. Becoming a charity doesn’t happen overnight and it is expected to take between six weeks and three months to complete the process. “We’re hoping that it’s going to be pushed through as quickly as possible but we understand that the company have so many applications and they’ve just got to do what they can do.” In order to try and keep afloat, a Givealittle page has been set up. They have a goal of $15,000 but Siobhan says realistically, they need 10 times that amount. On average, they are spending $4000 a week on vet bills. This is used to get dogs and cats de-sexed, to take care of sick animals, get horse’s feet done, and more. She says they didn’t want to set the fundraising goal too high as they didn’t
want to come across as “silly” and didn’t want people to think they are just out to make money. All they are hoping to achieve through the Givealittle page is to get enough money to get them through until they can apply for grants. For the charitable status not to go through and for the rescue to fold would be devastating, says Siobhan. “It would be extremely heart-breaking for both myself and Rowan. But we have to be realistic as well. If there comes a point where we are not able to continue, then we would start reaching out to all the other rescues in New Zealand to see what we can do.” They are also putting the call out to any businesses that are wanting to sponsor the rescue or could help them out in any way. To support the rescue, head to RRR – Rescue, Revive, Rehome – Bay of Plenty, on Facebook or head to the give-a-little page: givealittle.co.nz/cause/saving-rrr
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Wishing for the rain
Dry conditions are affecting everyone in the Tauranga region. Image: Daniel Hines.
Rain is on the horizon for this weekend but the 10mm that has fallen over the past week hasn’t gone very far. Metservice meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane says Saturday looks like the best day for rain. “On Friday, some isolated showers are expected in the Bay of Plenty region, so a small possibility of showers coming in. “On Saturday, a better chance of some rain is coming through for a brief period of rain. We’ve got a cold front that’ll be passing over the North Island on Saturday. At this stage, I would say Saturday is the best chance of rain in Tauranga. “On Sunday, that front passes and at this stage no further rain is expected for the region.” WaterForce Tauranga has had a marked increase in the number of inquiries for water management solutions and has had to increase staff to cope. “This year we have seen increased demand in almost all of our key markets, including landscape, residential, blueberry, kiwifruit and avocado orchards,” says WaterForce Tauranga spokesperson Mitchell Buitendag.
Palmers Bethlehem says the dry conditions and water restrictions have impacted the nursery insofar as they have to be very careful with water. “We are doing a lot of hand watering which means that the water goes to the plant rather than spread all over the ground. We still do have overhead irrigation in one portion of the garden centre, we do also though, with the irrigation, have a holding tank, so all the water that we get off the roof of our building goes into the big plastic water storage tanks,” says Palmers Bethlehem green goods manager Jenny Harvey. “We use that water if it does rain, it comes off the roof and that’s our reservoir. So we are about as efficient as what we possibly can. We are very aware of not just the water restrictions but the fact that we have to be careful with the water.” Jenny says they have to be careful with water otherwise they won’t have a business. “We are trying to time our watering. So first thing in the morning is their main watering. Overnight is the irrigation outside when it’s cooler, and first thing in the morning when again it’s cooler. When everybody turns up to work, we get out there and the plants that haven’t been watered then get watered.” “Our main thing now is trying to help the customers with water preservation in the soil. So if they are not allowed sprinklers on, then mulching and being clever with watering is really all that we can recommend.”
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“My soul is in the sky”
The student Sam Inskeep and the master Trish Stephens. Photo by Daniel Hines
He is a suave, urbane 16-year-old with a vision. “Ultimately I want a career as an airline pilot,” says Sam Inskeep. He may dream of Boeing 777-300’s but at the moment he’s flitting about in a Cessna 172, gettin up those hours. Thirty-nine in his log book to date. He was flying solo over our rooftops at 1,000 fee before he was old enough to drive a car on his own. That’s ‘Young Sam’, now for ‘Super Gran’. She’s 73, owns her own aerobatic rated aeroplane, an RV-6A, and is an adrenalin junkie. “The plane gets you somewhere in a heck of a hurry – 156 knots,” says Trish Stephens. That’s 290 km/h for the uninitiated. She’s also done a parachute jump and thought nothing of it. “It was good seeing Tauranga from 15,000 feet.” While some people fritter their golden years in the garden or at bingo, our ‘g-force gran’ feeds off high
excitement – she blats off to NZG 259, a designated air space 4,500 feet above Te Puke and does a few loops and stall turns to get the heart pulsing. Sam and Trish have probably the oldest and youngest wings at the Tauranga Aero Club which is hosting the Flying NZ National Championships – a week long fly-fest of formation flying, forced landing precision landings, navigation and life raft dropping. Sam Inskeep is up for something called the Airways Corporation Cup for student pilot flight manoeuvres But the logistics, the fine detail, of holding a flyi championships involving more than 100 planes and competitors at a controlled airport amongst all the domestic flights, private planes, gliders, helicopter and skydiving, have grounded Trish Stephens. “I will be too busy organising to be frustrated.” And she will be judging the ‘formation’ too because she used to be in the New Zealand formation team for ten years. continued...
Rowan Baxter grew up in Tauranga The father who died along with his wife and three children after an horrific car fire in suburban Brisbane this week, had strong connections with Tauranga. He was Rowan Baxter who grew up in the Tauranga region, went to Tauranga Boys College and played a pre-season game for the New
Zealand Warriors and also represented New Zealand A. It’s understood Baxter filled a petrol can at a local service station in Brisbane before dousing the car containing his wife and lighting it. Baxter and his wife Hannah reportedly separated last year. Hannah survived the car fire but died later in hospital.
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It’s in Sam’s DNA. His Dad is a flying enthusiast and paid for Sam’s trial flight one Christmas. Then Sa joined the Young Eagles where the flying bug is dri fed. It’s a scheme introducing young people to the opportunities of flying So this young man who doesn’t particularly like sport, but enjoys mates stuff, was airborne. His firs solo was an occasion. “I remember sitting there waiting for my plane to return from another flight. I was nervous.” But tha soon settled once he “got into it.” Trish was a late starter, 48 when she made her firs solo flight. Hers was a different experience. “You ar up there and suddenly realise that guy next to you is gone. He’s the guy you would rely on if something went wrong coming into land.” And those sweaty hands. “I don’t sweat much.” But she did that day. In torrents. “I was on runway 34 and I thought mmm – sweaty hands.” And it was running down her t-shirt, down the middle of her back. She would like to put some of it down to the heat of the day. “But who’s nervous now? I do aerobatics for goodness sake. Who’s nervous now?” Even a health scare hasn’t grounded Trish Stephens. “I’ve had a triple bypass. They had to replace three of my arteries six months ago.” And while she waits for the CAA to “give her back her little bit of paper” so she can fly solo again, she’s been feeding the habit keeping current. “But with a safety pilot, because you can’t fly solo without a licence. Sam Inskeep will spend his last college year training
at the club year for his private pilots’ licence. Then perhaps the Air Force and then a commercial airline. “My mates think it’s pretty cool, but don’t mind having a joke about. They call me pilot or whatever.” And when The Weekend Sun suggests most young men his age are at the beach or playing cricket and “doing real stuff”, Trish Stephen chimes in on his behalf. “We think flying is real stuff. And Trish’s take on “real stuff” can involve taking a newbie for an aileron roll – rolling an aircraft 360 degrees along its longitudinal axis. “It’s the least invasive aerobatic. I would ask if you were ok? And if so, I would say let’s do a loop now.” That’s not to say she hasn’t had an uncomfortable moment herself. She recalls a “stall turn” which didn’t go quite right. “You are supposed to pull the power right back, wait for your plane to stall and then recover.” But the plane had a mind of its own, flipped an headed down. “There I am staring at the sea.” But it turned out well. The thrill seeker is here, reliving the moment. Although it did, momentarily, put her off flying. But only momentarily Now she’s a staunch advocate for aero clubs. “The kids who come here are self-funding and so they are passionate, they really want to fly. And that make them better pilots, because they have the impetus to do it.” Like ”young Sam” As William Shakespeare wrote in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” – their “souls are in the sky.”
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A whole lot of Holden. From left is Chris and Debbie Hunt and Dan Iaccarino. Photo: Daniel Hines
The true meaning of love Holdens aren’t cars , they’re a faith. And with that faith severely shaken this week, three Holden disciples have gathered in a cul-de-sac at the bottom of 17th Avenue with enough GM hardware to put a handsome deposit on a Tauranga house. They’re preaching from the manual of Holden. One’s a big black brute of a Colorado twin cab ute - it radiates menace. It’s Deb Hunt’s day car. “I don’t like sedans, I like trucks, Holden trucks.” And the Holden Commodore VY SS V8 her loving husband bought her is at home in the garage. “Ever driven a Holden V8 – put your foot down and it goes.” She swoons and shivers with delight at the thought. This Tauranga congregation has gathered in the wake of not-entirely-unexpected news for Holden aficionados this week. GM, the Detroit motor giant and Holden parent company, “retired” the brand and ceased design and engineering operations. Holden’s numbers simply didn’t stack up. At its peak between 2002 and 2005, Holden sold more than 170,000 vehicles a year. Last year just 40,000. Holden was at home in just two small markets – Australia and New Zealand, and accounted for less than one per cent of world sales. And we also had the audacity to demand right handed steering columns that made Holdens hard to “globalise.” But down 17th Avenue the Holden faith is unmoved. The GM announcement might mean Deb Hunt could redirect her Holden investments elsewhere. “Yes, I could, but I won’t.” And perhaps with the passing of Holden, husband Chris Hunt could redirect his passion to another make. “Yes, I could. But I won’t. That’s not an option.” Apparently Holden fans die clasping the badge emblazoned with a lion. Chris is leaning on a “Spitfire” green 2017 SS V Redline 6.2 litre 415 HP Holden Commodore which, in turn, is crouched on its $70,000 haunches
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Gwen Wilkinson feeds the birds at her Matua aviary.
It was a cheeky blue and white budgie with the most un-budgie like name of Adam which inveigled its way into a little girl’s heart and kindled a lifelong passion. “You think of it, he would say it. ‘Pretty boy’ and ‘mother’s pretty boy.” Adam also played soccer with a ping pong ball. And depending on your politics, he was either hugely funny or grossly inappropriate. “He wolf whistled at people as they walked past our house.” They would point the finger at Adam – it was the bird.” Adam started something that would endure. There’s now about 100 canaries in Gwen Wilkinson’s Matua garden aviary. And she’s been honoured with a life membership of the Tauranga Bird Club, which is holding its first bird sale for ten years at the Pyes Pa Hall on Saturday February 29 from 10am. “I always thought a life membership was a way of telling old people they had done their bit, move on, make way.” No Gwen, the club has awarded you its highest accolade for your exceptional contribution. You are a treasure. So she deserves those long balmy evening on her Matua deck with husband John and all those canaries in full song. “Sometimes they’re still singing at eight or nine – quite melodic and musical, quite soothing. I should have lowered blood pressure. ” Those evenings are made even more special because that man who shares the bird song with Gwen is now living with Alzheimers. He was the man who built
her an aviary when they first got married, the man who fostered her interest. “He’s kind and nice - I thought I would keep that model.” Gwen toyed with the idea of giving up canaries when John was diagnosed. “But then I thought I needed an interest.” And it was John’s interest too. “He likes pottering with the birds. He enjoys them. So that’s lovely.” And he’s happy to shares their birds. “Whenever someone stops at the fence to listen to the canaries, John invites them in. I go out and find strangers in the back yard.” The domestic canary is a domesticated form of the wild canary. It is a small songbird of the finch family originating from Macaronesian islands, the Azores, Madeoira and Canary islands. They were first bred in captivity in the 17th century, and have migrated from Macaronesia all the way to Gwen’s garden in Matua. “I fell in love with them because they have little top knots on their heads – they have a corona or a crown, and they’re cute and inquisitive.” And they don’t bite like a budgie.” And for some canary trivia – only the males sing. “Because they are show offs,” says Gwen. Gwen’s knowledge and her 35 years’ experience of rearing canaries will be on tap when the Tauranga Bird Club bird sale at Pyes Pa Hall on Saturday February 29. For further information call Graeme Earls on 021 943 115. Her advice when buying a canary is to ask questions and listen closely to the answers. For the record’s sake, Adam the budgie was named for the people who bred him.
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Witnesses sought after fatal shooting Police are seeking witnesses to the fleeing driver and fatal police shooting on State Highway 2 last week. In particular, police want to speak with a couple who were walking on Bethlehem Road, near the intersection of Tamatea Drive (also know as SH2) at about 7.45pm on Thursday, February 13. “The man has short sandy/white hair and was wearing a white buttondown shirt, dark coloured shorts and black running shoes,” says a police
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Keep both eyes open on gangs The police have been busy in recent weeks dealing with an increase in gang-related violence and disorder.
Be concerned, but don’t be alarmed. It’s a call for calm and perspective from a Canterbury academic after Tauranga was rocked by a doublefatal shooting, a running gun battle ending in a fatal police shooting and another death believed to be a domestic incident being investigated as a homicide. Sociologist, Dr Jarrod Gilbert isn’t even sure if the violence is part of battles between the “one percenters” – bikers who are outlaws. But he says it certainly adds to the mix and the public perception. “It’s always serious and unnerving when bullets are flying,” says Dr Gilbert. He immersed himself in gang culture for his PhD thesis and authored the authoritative “Patched: The History of gangs In New Zealand”. He likened gangs going into battle to a rugby match. “The people on the field will get injured, but it’s pretty rare the ball flies into the grandstand and hurts an innocent bystander.”
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That’s not to say there aren’t things that need to be done, strong action taken. “But we make our best decisions when we’re calm. That’s a bit easy to say, because the community will feel how it feels, but we need to keep it in perspective.” He points to a four-year-old boy
who he says was “beaten half to death, and is in Starship hospital with serious brain injuries.” He says the problems gangs create are not even a small percentage of the much bigger issues facing NZ. “They make great copy and great headlines and are a problem, but there is a perspective that is required.” That might sound rich coming from an academic, says Dr Gilbert, because he doesn’t want to diminish people’s concerns.
Not a new problem
Dr Gilbert says New Zealand has had gangs firing guns around the place as long as gangs have existed. “It’s a return to violence that was once far more common. We have been through a period of relative calm, in relative terms, probably through the first decade of the millennium.” But we’re now seeing a reaction to the growth in gangs. “When new gangs emerge, or existing gangs expand into other gang territory, then violence is inevitable. That’s a reality of gang dynamics.” Dr Gilbert says the response to gangs often comes only after incidents like the Tauranga experience. “And we get sensational speeches from the hustings. “In fact, gang laws and political gang interventions have traditionally been very poor and demonstrably fail because we don’t do it with sober minds. We tend to talk when we’re het up, and leave it
to rhetorical flourishes rather than an evidence lead approach.” He says you’d think gang activity spiked every three years with the elections. “National is speaking of crushing the gangs – well you don’t have to go back too far when Labour was saying exactly the same thing. It doesn’t tend to be a left and right issue. It tends to be a government and opposition issue. We tend to get the rhetoric from opposition benches, and of course the government is forced to respond.” The trend can be traced back to 1972 when the opposition’s Norman Kirk promised to take bikes off the bikies, and so politicised the gangs. It’s been like that ever since.
A social issue
“While we need strong action against the gangs, we can’t just see it as a law and order issue. It is social and economic as well. Because if we rely solely on the police to solve these problems, we will be having this conversation again. We will miss a trick by having one eye closed.” He says we need to look at the medium and long terms. “We need to find answers to why people are joining gangs, because unless we find alternatives for them, gangs will endure.” While it’s Tauranga’s issue today, it won’t be like that forever. “The gang issues are in fact, being faced around the country.”
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League hit-out resurrected
Bunny Nicholas prepares for the pre-season Rugby Leage 9’s hit out this weekend. Photo by John Borren.
The Coastline Rugby League has breathed life into its dormant pre-season, 9’s rugby league tournament. And this weekend, after a ten to fifteen year hiatus, at least five of the regions clubs will compete in the resurrected Coastline 9’s tournament. “I don’t know why it stopped, but it’s a valuable preseason hit-out for the players,” says Coastline chairman and event manager Stan “Bunny” Nicholas. “And a chance for the clubs to get out there and advertise that they are up and running for the 2020 season.” Five clubs are sending senior men’s teams Otumoetai Eels, Papamoa Bulldogs, Tauranga Whalers, Hangarau Storm and the Putauaki Stags. The senior men’s tournament will be run alongside a senior women’s and under 17 boy’s tournament. Bunny says all the clubs report good numbers wanting to turn out for the 2020 season. “But the players seem to sitting around waiting for the season to get closer. They don’t want to start training.” Bunny blames the weather. “The heat has been terrible for
training. And those who have been turning out, have been gasping. But with the weather cooling, the 9’s tournament might be just what’s needed to get the boys to Tuesday night training.” The Coastline 9’s start at Grenada Park at 10am tomorrow, Saturday February 22. “Each team will be guaranteed at least two nineminute games - I would like to think three or four games,” says Bunny. And there’s no final, no winner. It is just about game time, a pre-season hit-out. And Bunny’s looking back at last weekend’s NRL 9’s tournament in Perth as inspiration. More than 300 of the game’s best men and women players were on show over two days when 150 tries and nearly 800 points were scored. About 25,000 people packed the stadium over the two days. “It was great. The pace and the athleticism was amazing,” says Bunny. “We might not see that pace at Grenada Park tomorrow, but we will get to see a lot of natural local talent.” It’s a chance to get involved in local rugby league. “If you like the game, want to give it a shot, come and join us now, get training.”
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The plucky 14-year-old might be running the gauntlet of every bus, truck and car on busy Cameron Road each day, but her daily jaunts up and down sniper alley still put Tania Ellis in a “good place, a happy place.” “I stay pretty alert. You have to. I’m always scared of car doors opening or cars pulling out in front of me.” Tania Ellis stands out in many ways, so you may have noticed her. The chic powder blue Avanti mountain bike, the long pony tail flowing from beneath the hi-viz pink helmet, a smile on full beam ….. and her golf clubs. Yes, a full bag of Callaways slung jauntily across her back as she charges down the Cameron Road cycle lane towards the Tauranga Golf Club at the racecourse reserve. The Year Nine newbie at Tauranga Girls is a
powerful advertisement for Bike Month – that time of year Sport Bay of Plenty makes a concerted push to get people out of cars and riding, and riding more. “First of all, after a big day at school, cycling to golf puts me in a good mindset, and it’s one less car on the road,” says Tania. And it means she is a very independent 14-yearold. “I can go anywhere, whenever I want. I rely on no-one. I just have to tell Dad where and when I am going. I am my own person in my own time.” There are many positives over and above the obvious physical benefits that come with riding, according to Jay Carter, New Zealand national gold coach. He works his way into this story because he’s keeping an eye on Tania at the practise range. He recognises talent. “Two things that are very important for young people, especially up-and-coming athletes like Tania
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Tauranga welcomes $400 million business Priority One and Tauranga City Council welcomed today’s announcement by Fletcher Building that it will be relocating its Auckland-based Winstone Wallboards manufacturing and distribution operation to Tauranga. The new state-of-the-art plasterboard facility presents a $400 million investment. It will be located in the Tauriko Industrial Estate, opening in 2023. Tauranga mayor Tenby Powell says the relocation is great news for the
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Tania Ellis enjoys the independence of riding everywhere but just asks motorists to keep an eye out.
The Tauranga Girls teenager asks one thing of motorists. “Please be more careful towards cyclists. If you are not looking out for us, you won’t see us. If you are pulling out of a drive way and expect only cars, you aren’t going to see a cyclist.” And remember, she says, cycling means fewer cars and less pollution. And it means a better environment. Tania has been playing golf for just eight months and is on a 32 handicap. She is hell bent on a professional golfing career but she just may cycle off in a different direction if that doesn’t pan out. “Perhaps a singer or a police officer.” So the options are sports, rock star or a cop, on a bike of course. Next week, Wednesday February 26 between 6.45am and 8.45am, is Go By Bike Day. Leave the car at home and bike to work or school or wherever. There are pit stop locations at various places.
are learning self-reliance and having a sense of autonomy, both of which come from using a bike.” When Tania closes her eyes and dreams, she can see herself striding down the LPGA fairway with Imbee Park of Korea or Madelene Sagstrom from Sweden. “And being the best player in the world.” But to achieve that dream she must climb on the “powder blue” and pedal for 10 minutes and three kilometers down Cameron Road again, to another practise at the golf club where her mountain bike will be the only bike in the carpark, amongst all the Kias, Audis, Mercedes and Toyotas. She laughs about that. “And people do comment. They say they have seen me on my bike with my golf clubs.” And she has to ride tactically. It’s a wide load with those clubs so she has to ride strictly down the middle of the cycleway so the bag doesn’t stray into the traffic lane. “I have to be very, very careful.”
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Otumoetai College rowers Emma Averill and Rhianna Loughnan. Photo: Daniel Hines.
It’s been 15 years since Otumoetai College had a new rowing boat, but this week a blessing was held to welcome one to the shed. The waka has been named Kopurererua and was officially launched at practise, 5am on Tuesday morning The school received a grant from the Lions Foundation, towards the cost of purchasing two new double boats for the team. One boat has already been purchased and the team is now actively fundraising for the balance of the funds to go towards the purchase of the second one, says Tauranga Rowing Club secretary Tracey Fellingham. Two senior rowers from Otumoetai College, Emma Averill and Rhianna Loughnan have been rowing for four years and say the new boat gives them a better chance to do well. Emma says rowing is a rewarding sport. “Going to regattas and seeing everyone, and you can see New Zealand rowers because they are always at the same regattas, and getting medals and winning races is a big bonus.” A lot of the school boats are due for replacement. Sports Director of Otumoetai College Paul Braddock and the school offered their support to help the team in their efforts to renew the fleet. It will enable the rowers to compete competitively at a national level. The girls say the new boat is part of a new beginning for the college as they have moved to Tauranga Rowing Club from Bay of Plenty Coast Rowing. Rowing started in 1972 at Otumoetai College and the school rowed under the Tauranga Rowing Club. “The school has had much success over the decades with the highlight being the men’s quad winning the Springbok Shield in 1978,” says Tracey. “In the mid-2000s, the school had 48 rowers and our aim is to get back to the number of rowers. In 2010, the school moved rowing clubs out to Bay of Plenty Coast Rowing but last year the decision was made to head back to the Tauranga Rowing Club.
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“Otumoetai College rowers for the 2019/2020 season have been part of the enormous success of the Tauranga Rowing Club crews. At the recent North Island Club Champs the club won 20 medals in various events and for Otumoetai College rowing we helped receive five medals in the Girls U16 sculls, Girls U15 quad four, Women’s Club Four and Eight, as well as Men’s Intermediate Eight. “As Tauranga Rowing Club has grown, so has the need for new boats and we have been fortunate to receive grants for two new quads as well as the new double received from Otumoetai College. The new boats will allow our rowers to be competitive at the national level. Rowing is an all-round fantastic sport and the clubs wants to give these hard training athletes the best opportunities they can for success,” says Tracey. Coaches and crews are now training long hours in order that they have the best chance of success at the upcoming Secondary School regattas, with the highlight of the school rowing calendar being the National Secondary Schools Championships, known as the Maadi Cup, held in Twizel at the end of March. Rhianna says her priority this season is the single sculls, and doing well at the North Island competition is a main goal for her. Emma is also prioritising the single sculls and at her most recent regatta managed to get a bronze medal in the U16 girls singles. She says getting that medal was quite exciting. “My main goal is probably for the school North Islands – get a medal hopefully.” An open day for the Tauranga Rowing Club is being held this weekend on Sunday, February 23 from 8.30am to 10.30am at Memorial Park. Anyone interested is advised to email secretary@ taurangarowingclub.co.nz or show up on the day. School currently affiliated with Tauranga Rowing Clu are Otumoetai College, Mount Maunganui College, Aquinas College, Tauranga Boys College, Tauranga Girls College, ACG Tauranga and Papamoa College. Caitlin Houghton
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Football agreement breaks new ground Waikato Bay of Plenty Football (WaiBOP) released a statement last week about a memorandum of understanding between Tauranga City AFC and Tauranga Boys’ College.
City’s first team so we looke to see what was best for all of our boys. We also decided that for the next two years Tauranga City would take our place in the Premiership as the biggest club in the region and where most of our boys play their Sunday football.” Neil was quick to add that this The crux of the matter is that is absolutely no slight on any of the club and school will work the other clubs in region with together which has not happened boys entitled to play for who in this way they want. before. “They don’t Tauranga Boys’ have to play for have played in Tauranga City. either WaiBop’s They can play for Championship Tauranga Blue or Premiership Rovers or Papamoa grade for more or Otumoetai then than 10 years that’s fine as wel which has been when it comes to of great benefi picking our First to their players XI.” and given the Neil says the new competition a agreement has a youthful energy. lot to do with the But the stress of close ties between trying to field TBC and Tauranga City are working together. Tauranga Boys’ competitive team coach Alex Bryant all the training and matches they every season has been great as and Tauranga City coach Barry the cyclic nature of college sports have to play. Gardiner. “For us to mount a challenge means rebuilding seasons are “They know each other really week in and week out in the needed as Year 13 boys well and have worked out what’s Premiership was difficult an leave school. best for everyone concerned. we are playing 20-plus school In particular, the workload of The standard of coaching at the games anyway. A lot of the boys the top school players will be club under Barry has got to a are at a different stage in their better managed as they have a high standard now and we have development,” says Neil. heavy interschool fixture list t “I think one or two of our boys confidence he will keep the bes get through as well as weekly interest of our boys at heart.” will push to make Tauranga WaiBOP football to play. Tauranga Boys’ First XI is coached by Neil Howard and Alex Bryant. Neil says they have lost nine players from last year’s team. The key thing is to ensure the boys are not overburdened with
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Runaways looking to win big A telefeature made last year about a Rotorua couple who went on the run with $10million is a finalist in an international film festival. Independent NZ screen production company Fearless Productions’ debut television project Runaway Millionaires has been nominated as a finalist at the 2020 New York Festivals Film & TV Awards. Helmed by veteran producers Carmen J. Leonard and Deborah Cope, Runaway Millionaires has been named as a finalist across five awards categories - for TV Movie, best screenplay for writer Pip Hall, best performance by an actress for lead actress Jess Sayer who played Kara Hurring, best direction for director Danny Mulheron, and best camerawork for director of photography Rewa Harré. Runaway Millionaires is the gripping true story of Kara Hurring and Leo Gao, an ordinary NZ couple who went on the run after $10 million was mistakenly deposited into their account. “We are delighted to have our company’s debut production honoured amongst the best of the best internationally,” says Carmen. “These nominations are a testament to the hard work and talent of our fantastic cast and crew.” Film Bay of Plenty assisted the production locally with helping find locations and crew, and linking them to
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Police pathways launches in Tauranga A new police pathways programme has opened up for students in the Tauranga area. The programme was launched at Bethlehem College on Monday with eight schools from around the region set to take part. Sarah Pinchin says she jumped at the opportunity to lead this programme. Students will learning about the history of the police, the role of police and the different careers within the police. Sarah says they are also hoping to get many guest speakers in from the police. “The local police have been incredibly supportive and open to coming in and being part of it which is amazing,” says Sarah. They will also experience the physical training as well because as Sarah says, that’s the part of the recruitment process and something they need to uphold. “I’m hoping that each of the students get a passion for what they want to do and perhaps even consider the police, or any kind of community service or community kind of orientated things. “The values for the police are critical for great citizens so if these students can walk out with some sense of that and maintain some sense of that then I think we are in for a good ride ahead.” The programme is NZQA accredited and students will be getting credits for it. Participating schools include Bethlehem College, Aquinas College, Mount Maunganui College, Tauranga Boys and Girls College, Papamoa College, Otumoetai College and Te Puke College, with
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Teacher Sarah Pinchin and District Commander Superintendent Andy McGregor with some of the students who will take part in the police pathways programme. Photo by Daniel Hines.
Bethlehem Collage grounds being the host for it. District Commander Superintendent Andy McGregor says one of the outcomes of this programme is the hope that some of the graduates will want to join the police force. “The other outcome is they get a very good understanding of what policing is about and it’s about prevention. “It’s about taking every opportunity to
Let’s consider a local ban on gang patches In 2009, Whanganui National MP Chester Borrows introduced a bill to Parliament to allow Wanganui District Council to ban the wearing of gang patches in their district. Could we do the same in Tauranga? The short answer is yes. However, two years after the Wanganui District Council (Prohibition of Gang Insignia) Act was passed, a gang appealed to the High Court which then declared the council’s bylaw invalid. The main reason for overturning the bylaw was that it was a blanket ban. Apparently, it limited ‘freedom of expression’ too much. The council then went back to the drawing board and limited the bylaw to certain areas where patches couldn’t be worn. In 2013, National MPs Todd McClay and Mark Mitchell sponsored the Prohibition of Gang Insignia (Government Premises) Bill which became law. As well as Government
buildings, the law gives councils the ability to ban gang patches from their premises too. We could ban patches from community halls, centres, pools, and potentially sports fields and parks as well. In early 2013, gangs weren’t identified as a problem. The Mayor of the day, Stuart Crosby, said at the time “it’s not an issue in Tauranga.” In 2014 when former Councillor Clayton Mitchell proposed a bylaw he was scoffed at. Things have changed in 2020. To be frank, local government doesn’t have the powers to clamp down on gangs. Those rest with Police and Government but we could use the powers already given to us to ban gang patches on public property. What do you think?
prevent harm and victimisation right across the community. And that’s what we’ve got to do, and we’ve got to do things different. “So the big thing with these young kids is they think the police are not too bad. They’re okay. They’re actually doing a great job with what they do, because a lot of the time we speak to them in the street it could be quite adversarial, whereas we want to make it an enjoyable experience more than anything else.” Caitlin Houghton
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World fusion music from India and NZ Two of India’s leading young classical musicians Saptak Sharma and Mayank Raina will be joining New Zealand composer and songwriter Mike Hogan to perform their own unique blend of music at the Jam Factory on February 26.
The trio, which calls itself Pangaea to reflect how music joins people across cultures, will be performing a fusion of Indian and Western musical styles. They use songs, Hindustani and European Classical music as well as improvisation, effects and a range of compositional devices to create their own particular sound. Tabla player Saptak is one of the top young classical musicians in India and a
Saptak Sharma and Mayank Raina will be joining New Zealand composer and songwriter Mike Hogan. recent winner of the All India tabla competition. Sitar and Flute player Mayank, is himself one of only two musicians in India to ever achieve an A grading with the prestigious All India Radio in two instruments simultaneously. Guitarist and singer Mike has been working as a musician in NZ and abroad for the
last 20 years. Pangaea perform original songs as well as unique covers of other artists and can range from fast improvised Ragas to quoting J.S. Bach in the middle of a contemporary song. The trio are performing 25 shows across the country, including the
Summer Sounds Festival and the Dunedin Fringe Festival and their debut album “PANGAEA” is available on all streaming platforms. Pangaea will be performing at 6.30pm at the Jam Factory on Wednesday February 26.
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Every week we’re hearing more and more reports of gang related violent incidents and Tauranga is no different. What we’ve seen in Tauranga lately is like LA style gang warfare. The presence of gangs is spreading like a cancer on our society. It’s not right that parents should be thinking twice about whether to let their children walk to school, or becoming increasingly concerned about who their children are hanging out with. It’s not right that every morning when we open the paper we expect another incident. An increase in gangs and membership means an increase in crime. It’s as simple as that. Right now the Government isn’t doing enough. It took violence in Police Minister Stuart Nash’s own
electorate before he admitted New Zealand has a gang problem. His Government also refused to support our Firearms Prohibition Orders Bill, a sensible piece of legislation that gives the Police more powers to take firearms off gang members It’s clear the Government hasn’t got a plan. National put forward a number of proposals in our Law and Order Discussion Document, and we’ll have more with our Gang Plan that we’ll release this year. On Thursday, February 27, I’m holding a public meeting in response to the increasing number of gang related incidents. It’s time the Government started supporting our communities before this escalates even more. Public Meeting: Thursday, February 27, 6:30pm, Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club, Sulphur Point.
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Rob McGregor offers a few tips to another artist at a recent art class in Tauranga.
Finding the Bay’s new talent New artists are being given a rare chance to fast-track their development and take a shot at a place in the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival. The Emerging Artist Awards are a new feature of the festival and those selected will be teamed up with experienced artists and also get to attend development workshops in May and July. From there, some might be invited to exhibit as a festival artist – an opportunity usually reserved for experienced and professional artists. Festival director Marc Anderson says there are a lot of young artists just starting out and a lot of people who “pick up a pencil or a paintbrush later in life”. All are encouraged to enter the awards. He says art and creativity is a good antidote for the
stress of daily life, for well-being and for mental health. “The ultimate prize is to be part of the Garden and Art Festival as a full-blown artist. Hopefully we can provide a platform for them to get out there. “It’s about learning, gaining confidence and artistic exposure,” Marc says. New artists will get to learn off experienced and passionate artists like Rob McGregor, who has been involved in the festival for years. “He is very inspiring in his artwork but very much into giving people the opportunity to be the very best they can,” Marc says. The biennial festival is designed to showcase the region’s best gardens and art and runs from November 19-22. To register interest in the Emerging Artists Awards, email info@gardenandartfestival.co.nz.
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Zespri’s Mount Maunganui head office officially opened Zespri has officially opened its Mount Maunganui head office as part of the kiwifruit industry’s marquee Momentum 2020 conference. With phase one of the new building complex completed in April 2019, phase two has seen the completion of a new meeting wing featuring an additional 486m2 space, five meeting rooms and a demonstration kitchen. Zespri Chair Bruce Cameron said the
completion of the complex represents a significant milestone for the kiwifruit industry. “We’re very proud of our story and the contributions our industry has been able to make to growers and our local communities. “This building was always designed to be a hub for the industry and to celebrate its completion, with so many of our industry stalwarts and customers during Momentum 2020 is a fitting way for us to start what we hope will be another successful year for our industry.
“With the building’s completion and our recent brand refresh, Zespri now has an excellent platform for its next phase of growth which we hope will enable us to create continued strong returns for our growers and help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit.” The total office complex is now 5264m2, with the meeting wing’s demonstration kitchen designed to enable the industry to host tour groups and provide a multi-functional space for significant events. With global operating revenue of NZ$3.1 billion in 2018/19, Zespri is one of the world’s most successful horticulture marketing companies and the Zespri brand is recognised as Zespri’s head office. Photos: Sam Hartnett the world leader in premium quality kiwifruit. Based in Mount Maunganui, Zespri is 100 per cent owned by current or past kiwifruit growers, and employ over 600 people in New Zealand, Asia, Europe and the Americas. On behalf of their 2,800 growers in New Zealand and 1,500 growers based elsewhere, Zespri manages kiwifruit innovation and supply management, distribution management and marketing of Zespri Green, Zespri SunGold, Zespri Organic, Zespri Gold, Zespri Sweet Green and Zespri Red Kiwifruit. “Last year alone we hosted nearly 800 visitors and the new meeting wing provides not only a stunning space to host them, but also educate them about our industry’s history,” says Bruce. “The meeting rooms all carry names of significance to our industry, recognising people like Alexander Allison, Isabel Fraser or Hayward Wright, and important locations Former Zespri Chairmen Craig Greenlees, Doug Voss, around the world.” Peter McBride, John Palmer and Zespri CEO Dan Within the complex there is also a redeveloped Mathieson at the opening of the Zespri Head Office. greenspace which Bruce says will provide a Photo: Jamie Troughton/Dscribe Media fantastic spot for both the Zespri team and the collaborative nature of our industry, and we’d like to wider public to enjoy. thank our Mount Maunganui neighbours for their “This project has been the result of a lot of hard co-operation.” work from a lot of people which is reflective of the
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Drifting into Baypark for the big event The D1NZ drifting championship series for 2020 is making its way to Trustpower Baypark Stadium for round three on March 28 and 29. Baypark is the only stadium event this year. It is the third time drifting has been held in Tauranga. Managing director Brendon White says everyone is very excited for the event. “This event is special. Many don’t see the huge week-long undertaking to remove the speedway track, concrete in the drift track and clean and present it ready for the main event. It requires a huge team of volunteers and sponsors to make it happen.”
Tauranga drifters Team DSR, consists of Dave Steedman and Adam Davis. They say they are looking forward to a home round. “Being our home round – it’s one of our favourites. It’s a really cool track. As drivers we love it, and for spectators it’s really awesome because we’re right on the wall and the spectators are right there in amongst the action,” says Dave. Baypark is the third round of the championship series, with racers already competing in Invercargill and Pukekohe. After two rounds, Dave is sitting fifth on the championship ladder with Adam sitting in eighth. Another Tauranga drifter Cole Armstrong is leading the championship. “It’s actually frustrating because after round one I was
second,” says Dave on his current position in the championship. “It’s frustrating that we’ve not managed to keep right up top there, however Baypark is a track that we love, we love putting on a show and we are really looking forward to getting some podiums.” Dave says it is pretty full-on nowadays with the level that drifting is at. “It’s a common misconception that we’re just hooligans and we just chuck on some second-hand tires and away we go. “There is a huge amount of prep that goes into the cars. We use really good sticky semislick tyres to get as much grip as we can and we’ll probably go through 60 tyres in a good weekend. There is so much more involved in our sport than it was when we started seven or eight
Team mates from Team DSR Dave Steedman and Adam Davis. Image: Daniel Hines.
years ago. “We’ve got winters quick change differentials, sequential gearboxes, two way suspension from the States and that’s just our cars. That’s the level that we have to be to be competitive.” For this season Dave wants to be up on the podium. “That’s what I’ve been really pushing for the last few seasons. Adam managed to get up there in second last season which was fantastic, but trying to get a podium, a season podium would be certainly the long-term goal.”
The hometown heroes need to be backed, says Brendon. “Championship leader Cole Armstrong is a hot favourite alongside Adam Davies who came second last year in the championship. Dave Steedman and Kurt Blackie are also flying the hometown flag with ove 40 other drivers from around New Zealand competing including Fanga Dan and the return of Darren Kelly.” Fans need to get along and take part as it will be something “accelerating” to watch, says Brendon.
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Riley Hargreaves with mum Tanya and Shelby Melville with mum Jess. Image: Caitlin Houghton.
Dressed in red for the heart Kindergarten children and staff from Kids on Nineteen were all dressed in red last Friday – not just for Valentine’s Day, but for a fundraiser they were holding for Heart Kids. Two of the kids that attend the kindy are heart babies. Heart Kids is all about supporting families in any way that they need. Teacher Jess Melville wanted to do something to give back to the foundation, because she says they really supported her when her daughter Shelby went through it all. Shelby was diagnosed with a very
rare heart condition, where an extra bit of tissue in her heart caused her to have a fast heart rate. At six and a half months old, Shelby had surgery which fixed the problem but Jess says Heart Kids helped them in many ways, especially when they were in Auckland for the surgery. “They have all sorts of services so that I could go out and just have a coffee or something. Being stuck in a room all day is very boring and very stressful, so they allow you to go out.” Riley Hargreaves was threeyears-old when a murmur was detected by her GP. Mum Tanya Hargreaves says it was found she had a condition called Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
“So ultimately, her heart was over worked, in which it enlarged the left side of her heart,” says Tanya. Riley had her surgery in April last year and is now almost fully cured. Tanya says the centre was just amazing. “They did a fundraiser for us, and just helped us financially and emotionally. “They called us when we were in hospital a day before her operation. All the kids’ videocalled us, so that was really cool.” Centre manager Marlene says the centre managed to raise more than $800 through raffles and prizes for Heart Kids and she is grateful for the support from everyone who got behind the cause.
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Is there life without a car?
Age Concern Tauranga introduces a new approach to helping people who have to give up driving. For most people driving a car is an important means of independence, social connection to family and friends, and access to essential services. So what happens when someone stops driving? Not driving doesn’t have to limit our activities or prevent us from enjoying life. Adjusting to life without a car doesn’t mean losing
independence and freedom. Age Concern Tauranga is introducing a new two hour workshop for the benefit of those who no longer drive, or who are thinking it may be time to give up driving. Their ‘Life Without a Car’ workshop will highlight a range of possibilities to remain mobile, offer alternative ways of getting about in the community, suggest many options to keep involved and enjoy activities and encourage living positively without driving. “Apart from my input, the workshop is a great opportunity
for participants to exchange ideas with people who are in a similar position,” says course facilitator Ian Lee. Workshops have been arranged around the area at Papamoa Sports and Recreation Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve on March 3, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, 14 Norris Street on March 5, Matua Bowling Club, 108 Levers Road on March 24 and Mount Maunganui RSA, 544 Maunganui Road on April 20. To register for one of these free workshops contact Age Concern Tauranga on: 07 578 2631.
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Mulling over retirement review The Government is considering the recommendations of the Retirement Commissioner’s review into New Zealand’s retirement income policies. “The review raises a number of important issues in relation to New Zealanders’ wellbeing and financial independence in retirement, particularly for vulnerable people,” the Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Kris Faafoi says.
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The Commissioner’s three-yearly review provides independent advice to the Government on retirement income policy. It incoudes matters relating to New Zealand Superannuation and KiwiSaver. Minister Faafoi expects the Government will respond to the review in more detail by the middle of the year.
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Bupa urges more emphasis on nursing as shortage looms Bupa managing director and lead nurse Carolyn Cooper is urging the Government to do more to highlight nursing as a career as the country faces a nursing shortage. There are currently almost 4000 nurses in the aged care industry overall with a
vacancy rate of more than 700 nurses. Carolyn, who has had a long career in nursing, says the demand will continue to climb. “We’ll need an extra 1500 registered nurses by 2026 in the aged care industry alone. This is very serious and will impact all New Zealanders. Nursing is a workforce that needs greater planning and support from all areas to
accommodate the needs of older people,” she says. “Sometimes other areas of nursing are highlighted before aged care nursing and we want to see that change. Greater emphasis on nursing recruitment and training programmes in the sector will help to bring new nursing talent through the system. Our older vulnerable population deserve the best nurses to care for them.” With a focus on education and further training, Bupa has its own professional development and recognition programme and scholarship opportunities to ensure aged care nurses are supported to upskill. This year is International Year of the Nurse and Midwife and also coincides with the 200th birthday of the famous nurse, Florence
Nightingale. Bupa recently increased its workers’ paid parental leave by 12 weeks for primary carers and two weeks for secondary carers. The company also announced last year that it would provide 20 days paid domestic violence leave to their people. As one of the largest aged care providers in New Zealand, Bupa has implemented a collective agreement that recognised their nurses with a lift in their hourly pay rate, equalling the current pay rates of District Health Boards. Bupa clinical services director Katherine Foulkes says it’s vital that the focus of 2020 should be on the impact nurses make on aged care every day. “We’re really proud of our nursing team.”
Retirement income review hits nail on head The 2019 Review of Retirement Income Policies by the Commission for Financial Capability hits the nail on the head around KiwiSaver and NZ Superannuation, says Financial Advice NZ. “This review tells it exactly like it is and the Government must listen,” says chief executive Katrina Shanks. “Planning for retirement and income in retirement is one of the most pressing issues Kiwis are facing as their ability to own their own house goes further out of reach and in the face of the changing jobs market. “This report’s recommendations are the bold moves that are needed to give more people more certainty. “Anything that enhances KiwiSaver and encourages people to plan and save for their retirement is a
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Everything is right at the doorstep Vision for ageing in Aotearoa Ocean Shores Retirement Village in Mount Maunganui is the perfect place for those looking to retire to a lifestyle where they’ll have the world at their fingertips. Whether it’s a short stroll to one of the Mount’s finest beaches, shopping, cafes or light sporting activities, Ocean Shores offers it all. “We’re close to the beach, golf, supermarkets, restaurants, medical centres – anything you could want is right on your doorstep here,” says Ocean Shores Village Manager Sandy Quigley. Village facilities include a gym, swimming and spa pool, craft room, library, seven-day-a-week restaurant, health clinic, movies, bar, billiards and eight ball, hair and beauty salon, Men’s Shed, bowling green and pavilion with barbecue area, croquet, putting and petanque.
“People often tell us it is more like a resort”. There’s a choice of accommodation at Ocean Shores, ranging from two and three bedroom villas to one and two bedroom apartments. Our point of difference is the size of our units and our spaciousness and beautiful gardens. In addition, all indoor facilities are under the same roof as the apartments so if it’s raining or cold, the apartment residents have easy access to everything. “We also have one of the best transfer policies in the industry, which allows people to transfer from a villa to an apartment when their needs change and they won’t have to find any additional money to do that.” The process is simple, making the move easy and it allows residents to maintain their independence for longer. For more information, visit: www.arenaliving.nz/village/ocean-shores-village
New Zealand is on the brink of societal change that will impact us all, says Age Concern. In a period of 40 years there will be a 700 per cent increase of the population in the 95-plus age group, a 283 per cent increase in the 80-plus and 108 per cent increase in the 65-plus. We will also be more ethnically diverse as Maori, Pasifika and Asian populations increase significantly.
Join the conversation this April on how we all can make New Zealand a great place to age at the Vision for Ageing in Aotearoa conference. Age Concern New Zealand and New Zealand Association of Gerontology are bringing together a stellar line up of speakers to delve into subjects as diverse as climate change, older workers and housing design through to falls prevention and organ donation.
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How to re-boot your healthy habits March is just around the corner! If your eating and exercise patterns are still in holiday mode, perhaps it’s time for a re-boot? Relaxing the rules over the festive season is part of a balanced life. But healthy, daily habits are what sustain us to enjoy good health and beautiful skin over a lifetime. So, if your’s have slipped, here are some things you can do to re-boot.
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Time the great healer (Part two) There are three components of any Nutritional support programme I create. There is diet; making sure that foods help not worsen the problem.
There are supplements; these help us target specific nutrient and other compounds that can help the body heal the problem. The vital third component is time. I am regularly contacted by people who have a problem and want to ‘try a bottle’ of a supplement to see if it would help. My advice is fairly blunt. If you want to try a bottle you are better to save your money as you will be disappointed. While the product may be fine it eliminates the most important element of time. As an example I have been helping an ex-builder for the past two years. When I first spoke with him h had significant pain fro osteoarthritis in his knees and hands. He described the knee pain as debilitating and severely impacted his mobility and quality of life. He was told he needed a knee replacement. I put him on my osteoarthritis programme but also added and multi-mineral and antioxidant
complex because of other cardiovascular issues. Last time I spoke to him his knees had improved to the point he had decided not to have surgery and his hands had much less pain. He also noted his overall health had significantly improved Adding therapeutic levels of high grade chondroitin is critical. In this case we used doses as high as 1600mg daily. Glucosamine of course helps as does curcumin from turmeric to reduce inflammation Adding extra Omega 3 from fish oi is a great idea as it helps tip the body into an anti-inflammatory state The key ingredients then of any nutritional support programme are helpful foods, helpful supplements and time. Miss any one of these three and you may well be disappointed. For more information give me a call or email: john@abundant.co.nz. You can read my all new newsletter at: www. abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritiona medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on: 0800 423 559. To read more go to: www.sunlive.co.nz
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Migraine treatment being phased out A migraine treatment used for the past 50 years will no longer be approved for use in New Zealand from May this year. The Medicine, called Cafergot, is no longer regarded as a suitable treatment as there are now other better treatments available. Medsafe group manager Chris James says the medicine has dated and there is limited evidence of effectiveness and recent, more extensive evidence,
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of adverse events – including fibrosis or internal scarring. Cafergot contains ergotamine as its active ingredient, mixed with caffeine to aid absorption. An expert group – the Medicines Adverse Reactions Committee – asked Medsafe to review the benefits and risks of the medicine after a recent case suspected of linking the medicine’s use with pancreatitis – something not seen before.
Effective topical treatments Skin cancer is always more than just a spot. Repeated exposure to UV radiation leads to DNA damage that in turn leads to skin cancer. The sun however, doesn’t shine on just one spot. All skin exposed to the sun is at risk of UV Induced damage. This means that all exposed skin gradually accumulates DNA damage/mutations. Some of these mutations can be repaired but UV damage of this
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repair mechanism is often one of the first cellular mechanisms to be mutated. The more mutations within a cell, the more likely it is to turn to a malignancy/cancer. At Skinspots we specifically treat these areas of sun damaged skin with various topical treatments such as
photodynamic therapy. This significantly decreases the number of mutations that lead to skin cancer. These topical treatments have been proven to be very effective for sun damaged skin and superficial skin cancers. This in turn leads to a markedly decreased number of skin cancers that may need to be excised. Feel free to contact the clinic should you like more information about how these treatments can help your skin.
Softening the effects of facial ageing It’s a great time of year to address the harsh effects of the environment and ageing on our facial appearance. Many people are reluctant to accept not so much the inevitability, but the speed with which their face changes with age. Shrinking facial fat pads, thinning facial skin and a reduction in muscle and bone are responsible for changes to our unique facial identity, causing our appearance to look typically ‘aged’. Exposure to the
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harsh sun in this region of the world causes our skin to age prematurely. People aim to prolong their physical and mental well-being and shine in their best ‘light’ for as long as is reasonably possible. There are some safe and increasingly popular treatments that soften some of the effects of facial ageing and help to restore a youthful appearance. Non-surgical treatments using dermal fillers, for example Restylane; and facial muscle relaxants, namely Dysport and Botox; can help a gradually ageing face to age gracefully in a harmonious, flattering and natural looking way. Sharon Melrose from Rejuvenation Cosmetic Medicine is a professional cosmetic medicine practitioner, with more than 22 years’ experience in providing treatments tailored to refresh and revitalise each client’s unique brand of beauty. She keeps up-to-date with the latest techniques and products, and strives to give her clients the best treatment options available. Sharon sets realistic and achievable improvements for clients, encouraging them to try a few small treatments at a pace they are comfortable with. Special attention is given to minimise discomfort, and plenty of time is taken during treatment to ensure that clients look more refreshed and feel more confident Phone Sharon Melrose from Rejuvenation Cosmetic Medicine 021502525 and book in a complimentary confidential consultation to see how these treatments may benefit you
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Cosmetic medicine uses techniques and technologies to improve the texture of the skin and the balance of the face. This is done by relaxing facial muscles that cause wrinkles using botulinum toxins like Botox, and adding fullness or support using injectable dermal fillers or dissolvable collagen-inducing lifting threads. Many of these techniques stimulate the body’s collagen production response and help improve skin texture, giving it a more youthful, balanced appearance. Techniques such as highintensity focused ultrasound, and skin needling, along with skincare products and skin peels further boost collagen production, sometimes for months following treatment. New technologies make it possible to achieve major improvements without surgery. Many people associate cosmetic medicine with over-filled celebrity trout lips and chipmunk cheeks,
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but done well, appearance medicine should help people to achieve natural-looking results -the best version of themselves. A good practitioner will take the time to get to the heart of a person’s concerns and medical history. Any changes made should fit with a patient’s appearance as a whole, restoring “balance” to the face, and minimising distractions. Because there are some people out there with minimal training
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Longer and warmer days are a welcome change, but with them comes a host of asthma and allergy triggers to watch out for. Respiratory conditions are extremely common in New Zealand, affecting over 700,000 people across all demographics. Asthma affects one in eight adults, and one in three have allergies. Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ’s Head of Education and Research Teresa Demetriou says that it’s important to be mindful of asthma and allergy triggers at this time of year. “Triggers are conditions that make asthma worse, or bring on an attack,” says Teresa. “Knowing as much as you can about your triggers can help you to reduce exposure to them, and make your asthma easier to manage. “Pollen is a common trigger for many people, and limiting your exposure can really help. Other common triggers include smoke and heat, so watch out around the summer barbecues and smokers. Even seemingly innocuous things like picnic blankets that haven’t been washed, or fly spray, can cause an attack if you’re not careful, so keep your eyes peeled for potential risks.” If you have asthma or allergies, put together a
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Speed restrictions Anyone who has travelled by car from Katikati to Bethlehem since mid-January, will have been stuck in queues either side of the Wairoa River bridge, because of a speed restriction of 50km/h on the bridge, most times of the day. This is due to a cycleway bridge being installed under the bridge. It adds at least 20 to 30 minutes to the journey from Omokoroa. Why does the cycleway not follow the rail line into Tauranga? This would cause no restriction on our roads and no hills to cycle up. After the cycleway bridge is installed there will be more holdups because there will be a cycle lane installed on SH2. Wendy Galloway, Omokoroa
Partnerships
Tight fit Just prior to Christmas my sister in law had a stroke affecting her left hand side and was admitted to Tauranga Public Hospital but is now under 24/7 care at Althorpe Hospital Tauranga. Prior to going to Althorpe, the public hospital told her they would remove her wedding ring before she left public hospital as it was tight on her finger and was affecting circulation. That never happened. We rang around some jewellers to seek help and asked if they could visit her at Althorpe because of her condition and cut the ring off and that we were quite prepared to pay for their service. No-one was interested. Amy, an administration officer at Althorpe, had the bright brain wave of ringing the fire service and yes, later the same day, four fire officers in their uniforms turned up a Althorpe and cut the ring off. No charge as they used the occasion as a training session. They showed extreme professionalism and excellent sympathy to sister in law and it went down like a treat for the elderly and staff at Althorpe Hospital. Thank-you Tauranga Fire Service and Amy and staff of Althorpe, from Maide’s family. Ron Burgess, Pyes Pa
I see that Simon Bridges has decided that he does not want a partnership with NZ First, or in particular Winston Peters, because he says can’t be trusted. But Mr Bridges you have four members of the National Party being prosecuted because of donations, and then you say Mr Peters cannot be trusted? Hello. Wakey- Wakey New Zealand. Remember John Key when he became Prime Minster and the wealth of New Zealand ended up being channelled into between five and ten per cent of wealthy New Zealanders. Sorry Simon that is why I had to exit the National Party because I believed in fairness and equity for all Kiwis and that we all be treated as the same. The National Party used to believe in that and then forgot it. New Zealand First is the only party that believes in fairness and equity for all Kiwis and they must be treated all the same. Suits me fine a just and fair society but it appears National does not believe in that. After comments from National Party members on TV one I cannot believe the nasty comments from them. Is that what the National Party is made of? Mike Lally, Te Puke
It’s NZ law
B Johnson (The Weekend Sun February 14) does not make sense when he writes that a Government Maori partnership, based on the Treaty of Waitangi, is impossible because Queen Victoria could not have a partnership with her own subjects. Our Government Maori partnership is a partnership with the government, not the queen. It is based on New Zealand law passed by our parliament in 1975. Parliament agreed that the Treaty was a partnership so now it is. That is New Zealand law. Peter Dey, Kawerau
Courteous truck drivers A big thank you to the courteous truck drivers coming down over the Kaimais who allow traffic to enter and exit the Cambridge Road junction. Ouida Rice, Bethlehem
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Haere mai ngā rā o mua We’re coming to a neighbourhood near you to have a chat about things that will help shape the future of the District – cycleways, boat ramps, libraries, halls, parks and much more. Our three fun community events will keep you entertained and give you a chance to tell us about things that matter most to you. They’re going to be great nights out for the whole whanau so make sure you come along.
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Understanding Offending letter the challenge Everyone around New Zealand will be sickened and horrified at the brutal and vicious attacks on a five-year-old Rotorua child and a four-year-old Flaxmere child over the last two weeks. These cases show an absolute need for an organisation such as Oranga Tamariki in spite of what many people think. If those objectors really knew and understood the extremely challenging difficulties Oranga Tamariki are faced with when working with some of these cases then they would be less critical of the organisation and its workers and show more gratitude. Admittedly everything the organisation has done has been executed perfectly due to the challenging circumstances they work under. Referring to the Flaxmere case Allison McDonald of Oranga Tamariki Hawkes Bay has said, “Family violence, drugs or alcohol are present in almost all these cases … These are not easy issues to address and can’t be solved by a single agency … Everyone has a role to play in caring for and protecting our children and young people … We can confirm that we have been working with this family previously, and the situation involves challenging circumstances.” Had this five year old stayed under their care then this young, innocent child would probably not have suffered such a brutal beating with a diagnosis of being left mentally retarded and a cripple for the rest of his life. Margaret Hills, Hairini
I found the letter by L Askin (The Weekend Sun, February 7) sad, deeply disturbing, and contrary to the objective of trying to build relationships between all races with a view to enhancing our collective future. Even more disturbing, the letter was little more than a personal attack on Buddy Mikaere, demonstrating a total lack of understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi, of the Otamataha Trust and of any local history including the work done over recent years by the Anglican Synod. There have been many public meetings held over the last couple of years by a range of parties, involving and including the Otamataha Trust, the Anglican Church, and Tauranga City Council, with respect to The Elms and Mission Street. If nothing else, a trip down Google Lane may have provided the writer with some illumination prior to putting pen to paper (or finger to a keyboard) I respectfully suggest the writer tries to do better in future, and whilst I note The Sun did thankfully abridge the offending letter, my personal view is that somebody with at least a passing knowledge of local history, of the standing of the person criticised, and of the current status work by the Anglican Synod, The Otamataha Trust, Tauranga City Council, The Elms, the local Historical Society and others, should have probably consigned the letter to the rubbish bin. In today’s world there is no excuse for either the writing, or the publication of, letters of this nature which do absolutely nothing to enhance race relations. Ngā mihi Graeme Purches, Bethlehem (Abridged) The Weekend Sun welcomes letters from readers. Preference will be given to short letters (200 words maximum) supplied with full name and contact details.
Email: letters@thesun.co.nz For more letters go to www.sunlive.co.nz
HAIKA-SOLOMON Monday 24 February, 3.30pm Bob Owens Retirement Village Please join us for an afternoon of musical entertainment by Raymond Haika-Solomon, local country-music award winner. Raymond will perform a range of songs from his albums, which span the past two decades.
Tickets $5 per person. Contact Jan on 07 579 2519 to purchase. 112 Carmichael Road, Bethlehem, Tauranga
Understand the science J Fairburn and N Harvey (Weekend Sun, February 7), are repeating their old conviction that climate change is a hoax by ‘lefties’, ‘greenies’, and/or socialists and the UN. Please, set aside the politics and fake news sources for a moment and take the time to study and understand the science, such as the unequivocal evidence proving the soaring CO2 levels are maninduced and that our planet’s climate is reacting almost exactly as predicted decades ago. For examples of increasingly extreme weather patterns in our own region you only need to consider how the devastating Australian drought, heat and bushfires are now bein
followed by exceptionally intense floods. Or, a similar pattern of sever drought and high temperatures in the North Island while the southern South Island is battered yet again by floods. And surely no-one coul be unaware of the numerous reports of devastating weather extremes overseas, or the increasingly rapid melting of polar and alpine ice including our Southern Alps. If you don’t like the inevitable politics of climate change, blame the politicians not the science. Scientists’ only interest in politics is their frustration in getting the politicians to actually listen and act on their dire warnings. Peter Otway, Omokoroa
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little things that fall into the “did you know that...” category. music continues to pour into Tauranga. Let’s start there. Fill I’m the sure gridthere’s so that Did you know that there’s music a pile of it that I miss. But I do try every rowup, and everyvia a series of undercover Watusis every Sunday at the Mount Hot Pools? to keep mainly 3x3spread square contains through the community who monitor every tiny Assuming your answer is “no”, well there is. move on the music the digits 1 to 9 scene. These kicked off at the beginning of This week there’s a lot to be getting on with: there are new albums, fundraising concerts, a fantastic Canadian this month, taking place every Sunday How to solve Solution No.2028 evening, and run till the end of March. bluesman coming to town and, as usual, all sorts of 2 1 7 6 4 5 8 9 3 What better way to enjoy Sudoku! 4 8 6 3 9 7 1 5 2 music than with a side order 9 3 5 2 1 8 4 6 7 of hot-pool-soaking? Guitarist and singer Fill the grid so that 7 5 9 1 8 3 2 4 6 It just costs the standard Joel Fafard. every row and every 8 4 2 9 5 6 7 3 1 Hot Pool admission but, 3x3 square contains 1 6 3 4 7 2 5 8 9 in addition to the rest, 6 7 4 5 3 1 9 2 8 the digits 1 to 9 relaxation and general 3 9 1 8 2 4 6 7 5 unwinding that comes 5 2 8 7 6 9 3 1 4 from wallowing in warm Solution No.2028 water, you’ll also be treated 2 1 7 6 4 5 8 9 3 to poolside music from 7 4 8 6 3 9 7 1 5 2 till 8.30pm. This Sunday 9 3 5 2 1 8 4 6 7 you’ll be listening to Camila 7 5 9 1 8 3 2 4 6 8 4 2 9 5 6 7 3 1 Lanhart, next week it’s 1 6 3 4 7 2 5 8 9 popular Mount entertainer 6 7 4 5 3 1 9 2 8 Josh Pow. Rounding out 3 9 1 8 2 4 6 7 5 March will be slots from Jon 5 2 8 7 6 9 3 1 4 E.B., Melissa Cox, Brendan McCarthy and Hamilton veteran Tim Armstrong. Tim was also spotted at last week’s Blues night at Jack Dusty’s and since he’s still in his fifties probably wouldn’t thank me for the word “veteran”. He plays in Tauranga often so many will be familiar with him. But did you know that Tim also won last year’s Hamilton Blues Society’s Golden Mic Songwriter’s Award with a tune of his called Wintertime Blues?
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Meanwhile, an upcoming series of fundraising concerts kick off at the end of the month and no doubt you’ll be hearing more about them. Called Bay Rains they aim to raise much needed funds for Australian Bush Fire victims. The first is down town at The Barrel Room on Sunday March 1, then the following week it’s out to the Waihi Beach Hotel on the Saturday (March 7) and finally a week later (Saturday March 14) at The Black Sheep in Whakamarama.
Each concert features ten or so performers so I’m not going to list them all here, but recognisable names at the first one include Hamilton county rocker Tony Lee, tireless promoter L.A. Thompson, young Katikati wiz Louie Campbell, Brendan McCarthy, Soren Olsen, Lady Leopard and more. Elsewhere you can hear Electric Universe, The Shirleybyrds, Anthony Coulter, Stones In The Ocean, Max Headroom, Steve Wright and a host of others. Tickets are $20 for the first one and $30 for each of the others and obviously they run for many hours, kicking off at midday. Check out the events’ Facebook page for full details.
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And on to the new album... I only got it yesterday so a review will have to wait. It is Heart To Heart by EmRiver who recently played local support for UK guitar virtuoso Ken Nicol and plays flute, glockenspiel, guitar, djembe, melodica and more as well as writing the songs and singing them. OK. Last thing. That bluesman I mentioned. He’s all the way from British Columbia, the western-most province of Canada and is well worth seeing in concert. Joel is both a terrific guitarist and singer, and a most entertaining raconteur. He plays a mix of blues and folk music, moving between his own instrumentals and blues favourites from America’s southern states. As far as the guitar goes he plays finger-picking slide on a resonator guitar and has won more than a few awards for it, including a Western Canadian Music Award for Outstanding Instrumental Album. He’s also been nominated for both a Juno and a couple of Canadian Folk Music Awards and has had his music featured in various TV shows. Most of all though, he’s an engaging and dynamic life performer whom I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. You’ll find him at the Historic Village’s Jam Factory on Friday, February 28. Tickets are $20 from Events Pronto (or the door if you’re very lucky).
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Peter Cramp with his 79 XD Ford Fairmont. Photo by Daniel Hines.
It’s all about the Ford Peter Cramp with his 79 XD Ford Fairmont. Image: Daniel Hines.
Entering its 21st year is the Tauranga All Ford Day, held by Ford Muscle Car Club Tauranga. On display will be everything Ford alongside Peter Cramp and his 79 XD Ford Fairmont. Peter rebuilt the Fairmont after it got stolen and stripped out 13 years ago. He says he’s been displaying that car for quite a while now. “It’s been back on the road for about 12 years but it still wins prizes even though it’s getting a bit stone chipped.” Peter also has one of the last Ford Falcons ever built. It’s a 2016 supercharged Falcon to be precise. He displays those two cars and has a 98 Falcon that he ‘just runs around in’. When putting the cars on display, Peter says everyone always loves his XD. “There’s not many of them left. They’re few and far between those ones.” Peter has a love for Falcons that comes from his father. “I kinda grew up with them.” Although his father never displayed his cars – they were always family cars. Peter started displaying cars when he fixing his XD
up and a mate suggested he join the Ford club. “I started displaying it even before it was finished as kinda like a project and it just went from there. When I finished it and put it on display it just started winning awards. I just couldn’t get over it.” The XT has won best Australian Ford a few times and it’s even won best of the best at one Ford show as well. He’s got a cabinet full of trophies now. Peter is also one of the judges this year at the Tauranga All Ford Show and says he is looking forward to that. Peter says to join the Tauranga Ford Muscle Car Club is easy because you can just be a Ford car enthusiast and join for the social side of it. Tauranga’s 21st running of the All Ford Day is happening on Sunday, March 1 at the Wharepai Domain. Ultimate Motor Group is the main sponsor again this year, with the club collecting donations to go towards the Waipuna Hospice. This year also includes a MS Retro best dressed competition. Gates open at 8am for exhibitors and all vehicles are eligible for spot prizes. For more information check out ‘Ford Muscle Car Club – Tauranga New Zealand’ on Facebook. Caitlin Houghton
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Mighty machines set to roll into town If the roar of an engine gets you going, you like shiny things or you’re weak at the knees because of a big set of wheels, the Tauranga Auto Extravaganza is where you need to be on February 29 and March 1.
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Organised by local enthusiasts Neville McKay and Keith Sawyer in conjunction with Welcome Bay Lions Club, the 2020 Tauranga Auto Extravaganza not only will showcase some of the best sets of wheels in town, it’ll Preparing for the big extravaganza is (from left) Matt Neilson from Cooper go towards supporting the tyres, Keith Sawyer and Donald Prentice. people we need the most. Neville says the money raised from the event will all be given to the local St John Ambulance stations. a nosey for free. There will be food and drink available “All of the money is going to a worthy, worthy cause. to purchase, and a raffle and kids entertainment on We all at some stage need St John and they don’t the day. get enough funding from any government. And it’s The event has been well-supported by the local going to the local guys, right back into the Tauranga community, says Neville. community,” he says. Tauranga businesses have donated items and prizes There will be a cruise through town on Saturday, for the raffle, as well as spot prizes and various vehicle February 29, assembling from 8.30am on The Strand. prizes to be given out throughout the day. They’ll motor from The Strand to Greerton, The Tauranga City Council has been vital in planning the Mount, Papamoa, through Welcome Bay before event, says Neville, as they’ve helped plan traffic and coming back to rest at The Strand. safety and steered the event in the right direction. On Sunday March 1, if you’re a bit of a magpie and The organisers are also grateful to Complete Traffic want to gawk at gorgeous vehicles, get to The Strand Management who have offered to do all traffic control from 10am-2pm. free of charge. Vehicle owners who want to show off their prized Make sure you get to The Strand on the Saturday and possessions can pay $5 to display their car, truck or Sunday to check out the best wheels in town. motorbike, while those who just want to ogle can pay For more information, search ‘Tauranga Auto $5 for entry. Enthusiasts under the age of 14 can have Extravaganza’ on Facebook.
Revving wild for this weekend’s events Children are set to go wild this weekend at the Kids Go Wild event held at the Omokoroa Sports Grounds. This event, happening on Sunday, February 23 from
MT RSA Fri 21st Gerry Lee 7pm – 10pm Sat 22nd Toucan 7pm – 10pm Sun 23rd Country Music Club 1:30pm – 3:30pm Sun 23rd Rick Harris 4:30pm – 7:30pm MOUNT SOCIAL CLUB Sun 23rd Acoustic Jam Session 4pm – 8pm Thurs 27th Karaoke 9pm – 1am THE HOP HOUSE Sat 22nd Grant Haua Trio
from 8pm. Free entry! JACK DUSTY’S ALE HOUSE (Bureta)
Sun 23rd The Anzacs 3pm – 6pm THE JAM FACTORY Fri 21st Sea Mouse: Tropical Fish Tour. 8pm-1am. $15. R13 Thurs 27th Pangaea, world Fusion band from India and NZ. 6:30pm $15. R13 THE RISING TIDE Sat 1st The Whittakers 7pm – 10pm
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4pm to 6pm is a free carnival for families. There will be carnival rides, pony rides, an animal farm, inflatables, face painting, lollies, an under 5’s zon and much more according to the City Church website. They are encouraging people to come and run away with the circus at the have-a-go circus area or win tickets at the carnival games to exchange for great prizes at the prize tent. You can also let the inner petrolhead inside of you out this weekend at the Beaut Ute’s and SUV Whanau Fun Day at Soper Reserve. This is the first event of its kind to be held in New Zealand, driven by the Papamoa Rotary and brought to you by HPC Events. They are bringing the crème de la crème of the SUV and Ute world to one spot – all on display for viewing pleasure. All proceeds from the day is going to I Am Hope, Live for More and the Papamoa Hills Community Project. It is a gold coin donation entry with over $6000 worth in raffle prizes. Beaut Ute’s and SUV Whanau Fun Day is taking place this Sunday, February 23 at Soper Reserve from 10am to 3pm.
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Local students take on Auckland’s top academic school ACG Tauranga is thrilled with its Cambridge International results after students received a perfect pass rate in their inaugural A Level exams. Tauranga’s overall Cambridge pass rates for 2019 show an incredibly high level of achievement across the senior school. • A Level: 100 per cent • AS Level: 90 per cent • IGCSE: 94 per cent For such a young school to receive a 100 per cent pass rate in all A Level subjects was an exceptional result, especially when considering the 2019 students were the first ever ACG Tauranga cohort to sit the examinations. With their current academic accomplishments, ACG ACH+G Tauranga is celebrating success after a 100 per cent pass Tauranga’s pass rates now rival rate in its inaugural A Level exams. those of other top schools. For example, their pass rates identically mirror those from teachers, but also to their highly motivated students and their extremely supportive families. ACG sister school, ACG Parnell College, which is “ACG Tauranga is an incredible community, says recognised as the top academic school in Auckland. Principal, Thea Kilian. “We are clear about who we In this context, these results are a true testament to are and what matters to us most; the well-being and not only ACG Tauranga’s dedicated, hardworking
holistic education of our students. We care deeply, about every student every day, ensuring they have every opportunity to achieve their own personal success. It is both rewarding and humbling to see our students stand tall, proud of their achievements
and ready to take their next steps.” To find out more about AC Tauranga, please join them at their Open Day on Thursday 27th February, from 2:00pm – 7:00pm, or visit tauranga.acgedu.com
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TREASURES FOR CHARITY
AUCTION
In conjunction with the Tauranga Rotary Book Sale Seeka Coolstore, Harvard Way, Mount Maunganui We accept: Ornaments, clocks, mirrors, pictures, paintings, candle sticks, frames, antiques, china, glass ware, pottery, vases, silver ware, posters, games, musical instruments, brass ware, historical items.
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Tauranga Rotary is asking people to give them their unwanted goods for a charity auction to be held during its big book sale next month. Secretary Margaret Cooper says the more money they raise, the more they can donate to worthy causes in the community over the coming year. “We are looking for lots and lots of items that can have a new life. Every dollar goes to the Tauranga community.” The brief is quite wide when it comes to what people can donate for the charity auction. Items like art and china, clocks and mirrors sell well, but if it has any value they will sell it one way or another. It will be run as a silent auction. Everyone gets a chance to have a look at the items and then put in their best offer. If they win they will be contacted later. The charity auction is being held at 1pm on March 8 at Seeka Coolstore, Harvard Way. The book sale runs from March 6-8 at the same venue. Donated items can be taken to Iron Design at Joan McKirdy – a member of Tauranga Rotary Club – 12 Dive Cres, from now up until March 3. inspects a painting donated for the silent auction.
We will not accept: large furniture, clothing, shoes, handbags, kitchen appliances, tools, electrical appliances.
6 – 8 March 2020 Please deliver your loved treasures to IRON DESIGN, 12 Dive Crescent, Tauranga from 10am – 3pm, Mon 24th Feb – Tues 3rd March Phone Margaret 0274 979 308 for further information
The Charity Auction will be held at the Book Sale on Sunday (silent bids accepted)
8th March 2020 at 1 pm
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Saturday 22 February Art In The Park Original art for
sale. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Tauranga Society of Artists Bay Network Singles Club Join a social club for over 50s with weekend dining out, barbecues, pot-lucks, year round & annual trip away. Ph Maureen 021 112 3307, Jonathan 572 2091
Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate the Sabbath (Sat) as Yeshua (Jesus) & all early believers did. All Welcome. 10am Otumoetai Primary Hall. Joel van Ameringen 021 768 043 www.BethEl. org.nz
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.
Essential Tremor Support Group
Quarterly meeting at Evans Rd Community Church, Papamoa 10am. Gold coin donation &/or small plate for morning tea. Ph Kathy 07 579 1994 Gate Pa Junior Tennis 9am Hotshots 5-8 yrs, 10am Hotshots 9-11 yrs, 11am 12-16 yrs. Coaching included. Ph Turu 021 061 1942 or just turn up to have a go. 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 Healing Touch Introduction Day Free & informative. Papamoa Library (Mako Room) 10:45am-11:45am Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm Katikati Lions Garage Sale 8am-11am behind Caltex Service Station, Main Rd. Furniture, garden & workshop tools, bicycles, bbqs, books & bric-a-brac & much more. Ph Trevor 027 488 1238
Katikati Lions Moggies Market
Katikati War Memorial Hall 8am, 2nd Sat of month. Ph Alan 027 279 1096 (outside) or Sharon 022 318 0196 (inside)
Katikati Tramping Club Golden
Cross to Maratoto and back, 8:30am. Easy/moderate, 5-6 hours. Ph Ian 07 863 7927 by 7:30pm Friday prior.
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
Otumoetai Tennis Club 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 At
Club Mt Maunganui Tues & Sat. Improve your fitness, mee new people. Tuition & Boules available. petanquetauranga@ gmail.com
Ride Leader Workshop Keen to share your passion for cycling? Join our Cycling New Zealand approved workshop & learn how to safely lead all cycling groups. www.sportbop.co.nz/ rideleader St Stephens Jigsaw Library
10am-12noon. Borrow from 500 puzzles (100-1500 pieces) for 50c-$1. Cnr Highmore & Brookfield Tce, Brookfiel Synchronised Swimming Tauranga Synchro is a friendly synchronised swimming club based at Baywave. Beginners train Sat mornings. First lesson free. Ph Jo 027 543 1697, www. taurangasynchro.co.nz, Facebook: @ taurangasynchroNZ
Tauranga Scottish Society Sequence
Dance at Wesley Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Ave. 7-10pm, $7 incl raffles & supper. All welcome! Ph Margaret 572 5938 Tauranga Social Dance Club 2nd Sat monthly. Restarts March 14th 7pm. Baptist Church Hall 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. Supper, raffles. Entry $7. Ph Barbar 027 284 3795 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
Sunday 23 February
Farmers Market - Mount Mainstree
Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www. mountmainstreet.nz Historic Village Market 17th Ave, 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month, 8am-12pm, wet or fine A Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Project. Ph Bernie Allen 021 0422 612 Maketu Market Every 3rd & 5th Sundays at Maketu Village Green. Set up from 6am. $10 per stall. Ph Carolyn 027 251 0388 NZDA BOP Range Day NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licenc Omokoroa Lions Market 2nd Sunday monthly. Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9am-noon. Bookings not required. Ph Keith 548 2117 Oropi Sunday Market Just a 13 minute drive from Greerton, housed in the vibrant Oropi Memorial Hall, come & browse our awesome array of stalls. 1295 Oropi Rd Otumoetai Hockey Club Muster & open training 5-6pm at Blake park turf. New & current players welcome. Senior teams available for men & women. Ph Graeme 027 452 0600 Outdoor Bowls Come & try outdoor bowls every Sunday from 12:30pm. Bowls supplied, refreshments available. Ph Mike 022 340 4152
Papamoa Country Music Club Gordon Spratt Domain
Archery In Tauranga Archery with
Tauranga Archers, summer hours 10am1pm. Come down to find out mor Graham Park, Tauranga. Introductory classes available FB: Tauranga Archers
Argentine Tango In Tauranga
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 Athenree Homestead Open every Sunday 12-4pm until end of March. Atrium Art Artisan Fair 11am-3pm Locally handmade art & wares at the Black Sheep Restaurant, 21 Plummers Pt Rd, Whakamarama. Locally handmade art & wares Bible Seminar 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: Bible answers to the origins of the nations. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537 BOP Oodle Club Fun social playdates for dogs. Meet up 1st Sunday of each month, Fergusson Park, Matua (Beach Road end). Gold coin donation appreciated. Brain Watkins House Open 2-4pm. Kauri historic house furnished with original owners belongings. Lived in by one family for 98 years. $5 adults, children free. Enjoy Travel, New Friends Friendship Force could be for you! We are homehosted overseas & internally. Meet Sundays monthly. Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Barbara 574 5711, www. friendshipforce.org.nz
at 1pm. Includes afternoon tea. Come along & enjoy. Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699 Quakers In Tauranga In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth/ Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/ coffee & talk. All welcome. 543 3101 or 543 0355 www.quaker.org.nz
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 Sunday Social Stilt Walking Do you have your own walking stilts? Join me for fun & social evening stilt walking in Papamoa. Ph Alice 0210 642 337 Taize @ St. Georges Join us for a quiet service based on the style of worship from the Taize Community in France. 1 Church St, 7pm. http://www. stgeorgesgatepa.org.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 The Sociables A group of females & males in their 30s, 40s & 50s, that meet to participate in dining out, events & bushwalks. Ph 022 012 0376
Monday 24 February
Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am Mon & Fri, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Art Group Welcome Bay Meets Lighthouse Church. 9:30-12. Relax, chat, create, no pressure. All levels of skill welcome. Ph Denis 07 544 6451 Badminton Club At Aquinas
Tauranga Badminton Club, Mon & Wed, 7-9pm. Casual players & Year 11 upwards. $8 per night. Club racquets available. Sue 021 194 4335. FB: TaurangaBadmintonClub. www. taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Beginner Social Dance Classes 6 Week Adult Course 8-9pm or Wed 7-8pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786 Bethlehem Indoor Bowls 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 Creative Fibre Every Monday 9:30am, 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Learn new skills, join our knitting, crochet, spinning, felting, dyeing & weaving group. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191
Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch
Drop-In Clinic. 10am-12. 174 11th Ave Tauranga. Information, education or support for anyone living with diabetes or their families. 07 571 3422
Dutch Friendly Support Network
Coffee morning (1st Monday of month) 10am-12noon. $4 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Rd, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968 Indoor Bowling St Columba Church Hall, Otumoetai, 6:45pm. $10 annual subs, $2 night. Everyone/all levels welcome. Ph Paul 576 6324 Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning Want something to do, to learn, to meet people? Check out www.letslearn.co.nz for night classes, workshops, lectures, courses, clubs of all sorts. Ph 07 544 9557 https://www.facebook.com/ letslearnbop Mah Jong At Arataki Community Centre 12:30-4pm. Players welcome. Ph Jan 576 3455 Mount RSA Indoor Bowls Starting Mon 2nd March 6:30pm, Mt
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We fished down the coast to Town Pt on Monday, with less fish than had been the case, so headed outside Motiti where we picked up some good tarakihi despite a screaming Easterly current. Took the punt on it easing with a NW wind against it, and went deeper again Tuesday. Happily, we got it right, and had some excellent fishing, both snapper and tarakihi. We had the same crew Wednesday, so did it again with a similar result. We’d seen good sign on the way back on open ground in 50 odd metres, so we gave that a go Friday, and they went off again. Likewise on a short day [a Stag do] on Saturday. Some of the best fishing we’ve had in a while, and the next few months are generally good.
G N I H S I F A I D E M N SU PRIZE PACK is coming your way!
“Fishing, it’s about the quality of time as much as the quantity of fish “ James Barron, showing his 6 year old son, Archie, how to feed out the bungee line to catch Bonito on the way home from Penguin Shoals. Only 2 kahawai for the day’s catch.
Be in to WIN! Email your fishing photo (high resolution Jpeg) to production3@thesun.co.nz Subject line ‘Photo of the Week’ with your Name and address to send prize to and description of photo and location.
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Maunganui RSA. New members are welcome. Ph Alice 0210 642 337 or Sheena 574 9996
Postnatal Support Group
10am-12pm Bethlehem Birthing Centre. All parents & caregivers of children under 2 are welcome. Ph 549 4522
Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise 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
Safe Driver Refresher Workshop
Senior drivers are encouraged to refresh their driving skills. Free workshop for drivers aged 70+ held at Papamoa Library. Ph Age Concern 578 2631 to book. 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 25 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
Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd., 12:30pm Tues & Thur. $3, afternoon tea & prizes. Ph Barry Snow 021 950 028 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Tuesday night. 7:30pm. St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
Altrusa Ladies Service Group
Meet 2nd Tuesday every month for business meeting & 4th Tuesday for programme evening. Fun & friendship guaranteed. www.altrusa.org.nz or email pmariehayes25@gmail.com Bureta Garden Circle Monthly meeting at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd Otumoetai, 1:30pm. Visitors welcome. Ph Jenny 576 3026 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 Croquet Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Tues, Fri, Sun, 12:45 for 1pm start. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633 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 bod
& mind with cardio, weights, floor, dance. St Columb Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. 9:30-10.30am. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448
Friends Of The Library
Mount Maunganui Book Group meets monthly at 10am. Join us for tea/coffee
& friendly book discussion. Visitors & new members always welcome. Gail 574 3376 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. Phil 021 383 354 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 Israeli Dancing Beginners class 6:307:30pm, Gate Pa Primary school hall, Cameron Rd. Circle & line dances, all ages welcome, no partners required. Ph Maria 022 165 2114
prevention focus. 11am Welcome Bay hall. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437 Yoga For All Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6:30-8pm. Traditional, relaxing yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 for one or $90 for nine classes. Bring a mat. Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484 Yoga, Private Sessions Feel uncomfortable in a group setting? Or have special needs? I can design a class to specifically suit your needs capabilities. Asunta 021 061 4394 You Love To Sing? Oriana Singers (SATB) are rehearsing 7-9pm at St. Andrews Hall on Dee St, Mt. Join/ listen to us to decide.
Merge For Social Get-togethers
Afternoon Indoor Bowls Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, Wed & Fri. Names in by 12:45pm. $3 afternoon tea, prizes. Ph Nancy 575 4650 Age Concern Walking Group Meet at Waipuna Park, off Kaitemako Rd, Welcome Bay 10am Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every month 1st & 3rd Wednesday. Tauranga Central Baptist church 13th ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Bible Study 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 Club Mt Indoor Bowls Kawaka St, names in by 6:45pm. Ph Val 027 302 8149 Community Tai Chi NZ Structured program based on traditional principles for general wellbeing. “Keep on Your Feet” provider. 1pm Bethlehem Hall. All welcome. 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 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night 7:30pm Go By Bike Day Get on your bike & commute to work or school for Go By Bike Day. Refreshment stands around town. Visit sportbop.co.nz for details. Healing Rooms 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 12:45-3pm Marching For Leisure A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness friendship. For Tauranga teams’ details ph Bernie Taylor 07 579 3000 or 027 775 5612 Mount RSA Women’s Section Social day starts at 1:30pm in Clubrooms. The talented Aroha Thompson will be our entertainer. Ladies requiring transport please phone the office b Tuesday. Rotary Tauranga 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
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
Oriana Singers Community Choir
Mixed voice choir who sing a range of music. 7pm, St Andrews Hall, Dee St. New members welcome.
Ostomy Society Coffee Morning
Coffee morning 10:30am at Raft Coffee Lounge board room. All welcome. Ph Dian 543 0598 or Richard 573 7443 Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult tennis. 9am Tues & Thur. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302 Otumoetai Walking Group Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Danny 576 6480 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 Pétanque Bayfair Pétanque Club, Tues & Thurs @ Bayfair Reserve, Russley Dr 12:45. All levels of play welcome, equipment & coaching available. Ph Alf 021 175 9282 Scrabble 9:30am start, 3 games to 12:30. Tauranga Citz Club, 13th Ave. $3 for 3 games. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd Otumoetai, Tues 7pm-9:30pm except 2nd Tues month 3:30pm-6pm. Lesley 929 7295 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
Tauranga Acoustic Music Club
Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly gettogether, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448
Tauranga Astronomical Society Guest speaker
astrophotographer Wayne Feisst presents his work. 7:30pm Fergusson Park Observatory, Matua. Telescope viewing follows weather dependent. Adults $5 each, members & children free. 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 & flexibility. A fun supportive class for over 60s. 11-12. $10. 8A Vernon Rd. Ph Michelle 021 044 1042 Welcome Bay Lions Coffee group meets every 3rd Tues of the month for friendship, coffee/tea & bickies. 10:30am Welcome Bay Community Centre. Ph Sue 571 8940
Welcome Bay Strength Balance
Low impact strength & balance exercise class suitable for seniors. Falls
Wednesday 26 February
Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group Ngatuhoa to falls & return.
Grade moderate. Robin 543 0940
Tauranga Numismatic Society Club Interested in coins, banknotes,
medallions? Monthly meeting 1st Wednesday every month 7:30pm, 100 13th Ave Wesley Ctr. All ages welcome. Ph Sean 027 634 7417 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
Welcome Home Spiritual Community
Leticia Kelly, psychic, healer mentor.Join us for & evening of crystal bowls & messages. St Georges Lounge, 1 Church St, Gate Pa. 7:15pm $5.
Thursday 27 February
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. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222 Cards 500 Like to play 500? Thurs & Fri Evenings (flexible) 6:45-10pm, followed b supper. Competitive, social, fun, free. Ph Chris 572 3834 Dancing Waltz, Foxtrot & Rock n Roll. Mt Maunganui RSA. 10am-12pm. Ph 572 4272 Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch Type 1 diabetes parents/caregivers coffee group. 9:30am. Graced Opp Shop & Espresso Bar, 174 11th Ave. Ph 07 571 3422 Fitness League Exercise, movement & dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility. All ages abilities. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave 10am. Ph Pam 021 117 7170 French Connection For lovers of all things French. All speaking abilities welcome. Every 2nd Thursday at La Mexica 4:30-6:30. Email Chantal at chantal. daveTB@gmail.com Friends Of The Library Join us for morning tea 10am at Greerton Library. ‘Ask Us Almost Anything...’ a panel discussion with Tauranga Library Team Leaders. Pam 571 2566 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 7pm-9:30pm Methodist Church 13th Ave. Studies show
that group singing benefits your health. P Bernice 576 4848 Facebook Keynotes Inc.
Kickstart Toastmasters Weekly Meeting
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Horoscopes ARIES: You are known for your original ideas and independent nature. Relationships thrive on an intellectual level. You are sometimes unconventional. Diversification is the theme this week and learning new crafts could lead to significant career strides.
LIBRA: A show of inner strength wins you the heart of an attractive new friend and applause from a normally poker faced superior. However, outspoken observations can cause some raised eyebrows, especially on the weekend.
TAURUS: Minor matters tend to distract you from major jobs, so review priorities from time to time. It’s a week of surprises, perhaps the greatest being the support you receive for a special project.
SCORPIO: Back to basics is the week’s theme. Go after the pure facts, aim for simplicity and don’t embellish food concoctions with sauces and seasonings that can play tricks on yours - or a guest’s digestive tract.
GEMINI: Don’t offer free advice on love or finance, to friends, family or yourself. Check out those old treasures you may wish to throw away - you may be surprised at the prices they bring.
SAGITTARIUS: Friends can surprise you with far out ideas and the most surprising part is they help you over recent obstacles. This is not the week for big risks, but little ones can prove fun and perhaps profitable.
CANCER: Don’t hesitate to talk about financial and career successes that you enjoy this week. Don’t pry and don’t take it personally if someone you love seems unrelaxed in your presence. LEO: The emphasis is on unfamiliar. Travelling to different places, meeting people and picking up new interests are highlighted. Telepathy isn’t your present forte so if you need information, ask directly. VIRGO: You have a knack for making interesting friends and finding bargains. A series of little jobs can snowball by the weekend and you find the best approach is to keep everything rolling.
CAPRICORN: You observe some peculiar scenes and feel you can write a story about them. Why not? Your creativity shines. Your social life may seem a little quiet - but you are in demand by the weekend. AQUARIUS: Your built in alarm system warns that a job may need some repair, or certain friends should not be introduced to each other. However, you are less intuitive about financial and legal affairs. PISCES: No sign is more determined than yours and this week you are certainly dedicated, in the areas of career and friendship. There may be uncertainty about affairs of a relative - the key is not to make snap decisions.
Your birthday The word excellence is a word you know very well. You are not happy until you have done the best you this week can with everything you pursue. Beware of people who regard second best as the norm.
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Faithfulness and commitment He sees His plan through. Philippians 1:6: ‘being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.’ And one of the things that God looks for in us is faithfulness. Another word is ‘commitment’. And commitment is one of those things that is becoming a rare commodity today. There was an item on the news last week about people signing up on Facebook to attend a meeting. They get 1000 sign-ups and only 100 attend sometimes it is easy to say ‘yes’ and hard to follow through on. And God loves faithfulness and commitment in us to Him and to our fellow travellers in this world and especially in the church. Let’s develop an attitude of faithfulness and commitment and do all that we say that we will do.
One of the characteristics or attributes of God is faithfulness God is faithful. Psalm 57:9-10: ‘I will praise you, Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples. For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.’ He doesn’t take us so far to leave us high and dry.
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I remember growing up and going fishing wit my granddad. We would get really excited and start prepping our gear a couple of days ahead of the fishing trip. This will always involve cleaning, greasin the reels, tying different rigs and collecting bait. Somewhere along the way growing up and getting older it kind of became second nature getting ready for a fishing trip. You kind of develop an automatic checklist for all the things you need to take with you. The other day I went fishing on the kayak and after driving 30 miles and taking my kayak off the roof, I realised that I had forgotten my seat. After making peace with that I rowed out on the ocean and realised I had forgotten to take bait. That basically made all my effort useless. While there I thought about the fact that Jesus in Matthew 4:19 calls his disciples, and us as well, to be fishers of men. In Ephesians 6 He tells us what should be on our checklist to become effective fishers of men. He also tells us that because of a lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6) we are in many ways failing at this. A successful fishing day starts with the preparation. Before being sent out into the world Jesus also prepared his disciples for the actual “fishing”. Are you spending enough time with God preparing you for the great “fishing trip”
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