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If you think social worker Scott Harvey’s car looks interesting, wait until you meet the man himself. Scotty, as he’s known, is a bloke with big ears, broad shoulders and a keen desire to help people stay alive.

This is normal for Scotty and his story is one The Weekend Sun was going to run, with or without a national crisis. But his spirit, attitude to life and advice is something everyone is being encouraged to follow.

Within our pages today we have lots of advice and information with a deﬁnite theme; look after yourself and those around you. Let’s talk! Scotty’s story is on page 10. Photo: John Borren. Look after the vulnerable: Page 4

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back into people’s skulls as they process that piece of information, looking for the logic. I can guarantee, if there is one group of people who will not be fondly referred to as heroes at the end of all this, it will be the news media. However, in the defence of news – there are many hundreds of people working on gathering information at the moment who are worried about their jobs. Some of them don’t even have jobs for much longer because when the economy sneezes, the media industry catches a cold. When the economy gets a virus this bad, it’s anybody’s guess. So, even if I’m the only person in the world to do so, I want to say a massive thank-you to all my colleagues here and around the country who have put aside their personal circumstances and remained focused and committed to the cause.

Don’t shoot

And please, don’t shoot the messenger. And I don’t mean that ﬁguratively because gun sales have sky rocketed in the lead-up to the lock-down. Thankfully gun shops are not considered an essential service so if you didn’t get a gun, you’re too late, sorry. I’m really not sure how much hunting you can do in your backyard but there were queues of people seen lining up outside Gun City in Auckland following the lock-down announcement. Now, as you may be aware, this newspaper is not going to be publishing until it is feasible – probably in three or four weeks. So, like a lot of people, I’m going to be taking a bit of leave here and there. I like to plan my holidays and go somewhere a bit special if I can. And it doesn’t get more special than the compost heap. I’ll spend a full day at the compost heap, although I’ve heard the ﬂies can be terrible at this time of the year. After that, I’m intending to head up onto the roof for a few days. I never got around to painting under the eaves at the very top of the house and it’s been on my bucket list for a few years.

While I’m there I might as well see The Leaning Chimney. The rivets are a bit loose so I’ll screw down everything in sight before heading over to the Sea of Corrugated Iron. This is an ancient structure and starting to show signs of wear and tear. In fact rumour has it, the Dripping Ceiling and the Sea of Corrugated Iron are linked, but no-one has ever traced it to its source. This expedition could occupy an entire week.

The Olympics

Obviously I won’t be going to the Olympics. One of the most inevitable things about this virus was the cancellation of the Olympics. I mean, the ﬁve rings even look like a grouping of viral particles. However, given that most people, especially very ﬁt people, get only minor complications from the virus, they could have simply had categories for how sick people were. I mean, nobody shares poles at the vaulting and the Kenyans always make sure there is plenty of distance between them and the others anyway.

Personal space

One of the great things about this new way of life is that people have to stay away from you. I’m not a big hugger, so these rules are not going to affect me the same way as it will the cuddly ones. I feel for these people but at the same time I’m looking forward to my ﬁrst shopping experience because people have to respect ‘the bubble’. There won’t be any of those couples that park their trolley in the middle of the aisle and strategically take up the space on either side. Those people will be sprayed with disinfectant, shrink wrapped and rolled out the door under armed escort. No, we must respect the space and I just can’t imagine what that will be like. Anyway, stay safe people. Respect each other, enjoy the little things and we’ll be back soon. And remember to head to: ww.sunlive.co.nz for all daniel@thesun.co.nz the latest local news.

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IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. This is not the ﬁrst time the Olympics has been cancelled. The ancient Games were held from 776BC - 343AD. There was then a 1503-year gap until the ﬁrst modern Olympics in Athens, Greece in 1896.

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Partial eclipse of The Sun The Weekend Sun will not be printed for the next few weeks. An extensive, free news service will continue to be provided online at: www.sunlive.co.nz with a team of reporters to keep readers updated. Although news is listed as an essential activity the decision not to publish a physical paper during the lock-down was driven by the need to keep deliverers and the wider community safe. Sun Media director Claire Rogers says the company is looking forward to celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Weekend Sun newspaper in August. “Due to the current situation, and not wanting to

be seen to be contacting businesses for advertising during these difﬁcult times… we feel it is best for all concerned to put a freeze on publishing The Weekend Sun from next week. “We do not feel it is right putting people at risk in our community in order to produce and distribute our publication. “I repeat this is a freeze only. We will be back once we assess the situation. “We have a role to play in our community.” It is the ﬁrst time in the paper’s history that it has ceased publication and staff are looking forward to getting back to business in the near future. Stay safe, stick to the rules and then we can all get back to business.

Essential businesses to stay open As of 11.59pm Wednesday, March 25, New Zealand ofﬁcially went into lock-down with everyone in self-isolation for four weeks. Only essential business will be open during this time with the government announcing a list of essential businesses. What that means for us in Tauranga, is that supermarkets and dairies will still be open as well as vet clinics, medical centres and petrol stations. Many businesses staying open during the four week period have details on their Facebook pages or websites. Businesses are encouraging people to ring them before visiting. Medical clinics and vet clinic waiting rooms have been closed and opening hours for many businesses have been reduced. Local vet clinics are asking people to wait in their car upon arrival to the clinic and to ring reception. Petrol stations have also closed store access and are

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Council services will continue to operate “The lights will still work, your water will still run, your toilet will still ﬂush, and your calls will still be answered.”

That’s the message from Tauranga City Mayor Tenby Powell, as Tauranga, along with the rest of the country, prepares to self-isolate to ﬁght the spread of COVID-19. Although this is an unprecedented

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event, the council does plan for them and over the last week it has been putting the pandemic response plan into place. “It has been a monumental effort by staff, they have been working around the clock to make sure our workforce and resources are focused on essential services. Their dedication to the city and our people has been incredible, but that is our job,” says Tenby. The executive, senior leaders and COVID-19 planning team have been reviewing what work can continue, what will have to be paused and how to redeploy staff from closed facilities and services into critical areas that need more resources, such as the call centre and community welfare.

The Mayor explains that during this time, there will be some disruption to services with staff working remotely and focusing on delivering essential services, but asks for understanding and support. Waste collection and disposal is an essential service and Council is working closely with city waste providers to ensure waste collections can continue to take place in the safest way possible. Emergency welfare and support services are being coordinated by Civil Defence Emergency Management, for which councils also have an essential role alongside partner agencies and organisations.

Help the neighbour Age Concern manager Tanya Smith hopes people will look out for their older neighbours. Photo: John Borren.

People are being urged to build support networks in their community to ensure the needs of vulnerable people are being met. Age Concern general manager Tanya Smith says offers of help had been coming in regularly and they had spent the week reaching out to their members. “We have divided up and are touching base by phone to make sure everyone is OK and to make sure those who have no family do touch base with neighbours and start a plan in train.” She said they were looking at a scheme already being employed overseas where vulnerable people could put a green card in the window to let people know they are OK and red card if they are in trouble. She said many of their members are wondering

how they are going to get their groceries and that is a big issue for those with no family or mobile friends. “Go and get a loaf of bread or milk and put it on their doorstep if you know they are in need.” She said the situation would remind some older people of the Polio epidemic, where children in affected regions had to stay home for months. “They may be frightened and others will not be because they have done that.” She says the offers of help had been amazing and they had a register of people they could contact. Volunteers still needed to be vetted to ensure the security of their members. “It has been amazing. It has been wonderful - the call out. At this present point in time my Facebook page and my emails and answer phone all have Daniel Hutchinson offers of help.”

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It’s taken a global and viral ‘nasty’ to silence the man who won’t be silenced. Brian Cotter, the 90-year-old tonsils on the Saturday morning show on Village Radio, 1XT 1368AM, is under lockdown at his retirement village in Papamoa. And the steam has gone out of his beloved steam radio station. It’s closed down for the foreseeable future. Blame the bug. “It’s funny,” says Brian, an inveterate teller of tales, even about pandemics. “I was doing my show Saturday morning and I said good on all those people who are going into self-isolation, making the sacriﬁce. I re-assured those listeners – we will be here to keep you company.” Then a couple of hours later, the news came through. “It was a game changer, the Government was telling 70-year-olds they were the most vulnerable and shouldn’t go out. Stay at home, mind the virus. Then it kind of hit me.” Brian wouldn’t be there to keep them company. Village Radio is a 70-years-old-plus industry. “Of the 28 volunteers who run the radio station, only four are under 70,” says manager George Stewart. The audience of two or three hundred Tauranga faithful is of a similar vintage. “And quite a few of us are over 80.” So they shut the station down on Sunday night. “Until further notice, until this damned virus has

passed and it’s safe enough to go back.” The station apologises to all the loyal elderly listeners for whom Village Radio is a daily companion. There were a few well-intentioned ‘young turks’ who wanted stay on air, but not enough to maintain the 8am to 5pm programme schedule. “And it’s a government protocol, if you are over 70 stay at home. We have to do our bit, stop it spreading around.” Out in Papamoa, behind the security curtain, radio man Brian Cotter is plotting against the virus. He might be in lock-down but he won’t be silenced. “I am putting together a radio programme that I would like for Village Radio and then playing it back to myself.” It won’t even be a hiccup in the ratings – a radio show by one for an audience of one. “Half the enjoyment is putting a show together.” Giving some thought to variety and going through the music of the ages – the 1940s and 50s. It’ll keep that old head exercised. “I just thought damn it, nothing can stop me from doing that, creating a radio programme, putting it up, listening to it and enjoying it.” Perhaps he should ‘crank the speakers up full blast, and play it all night long’ (acknowledgement Warren Zevon) so a few others at the Bayswater Village can tune in.

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Growth spurt for seedling sales Vegetable seedlings were snapped up this week as shoppers started thinking ahead in response to the COVID-19 threat.

Mitre-10 Mega at Gate Pa completely ran out of vegetable seedling supplies over the weekend and was awaiting new stock to arrive on Monday.

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Empty racks in the vegetable plant section at Mitre-10 Mega. Signs in the garden centre advised customers that: “due to unexpected high demand we have run out of vegie plants. We are expecting another delivery Monday afternoon”. The store’s packaged seed supplies were also looking depleted after the weekend. A Palmers Bethlehem staff member confirme they too had sold out of vegie seedlings over the

weekend and a new delivery on Monday morning had sold out by that afternoon, she says. In contrast potted fl wers and fl wer seedlings were still available but heavily discounted in some shops. A staff member at The Warehouse in Fraser Cove says the price reduction was to help off-load stock that would not last the four week lock-down period. Robyn Hayes

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At least three Tauranga college principals are confident that despite C VID-19 school closures their students will be able to continue lessons at home thanks to webbased learning apps. Online learning tools including Google Classroom, Education Perfect and eTV mean those schools already using them are well-placed to deal with a distance-learning situation. All students need is access to a computer and an internet connection. Tauranga Boys College principal Robert Mangan has emailed parents to assure them that their sons’ learning can continue to be managed online via Google Classroom. TBC has used the app for fi e years. It allows teachers and students from all classes to set, write, submit and grade schoolwork online. “Some practical option subjects, such as Building-Related Trades, Drama, and Hospitality will be limited, however those subjects have theoretical components that we can deliver remotely,” says Robert. He estimates that 95 per cent of his students have access to a computer and the necessary internet connection outside of school. Otumoetai College is similarly prepared. “All of our departments are able to provide online learning” says principal, Russell Gordon.

“For those NCEA standards with more practicable elements in them, most departments are able to reallocate their standards to ensure that these could be completed in school later in the academic year,” Russell says. Tauranga Girls College Principal Tara Kanji says TGC students and their teachers are also connected to Google Classrooms and that teachers are receiving additional professional development to support them through this unprecedented time. “We have undertaken an… assessment and know approximately how many students and families do not have suitable devices and, or access to the internet. “We have a device loan system ready to use should we require [it] and we have met with an internet provider with a plan to support this aspect,” she says. While Tara appreciates the benefit of suc technology to support students in what is an unprecedented situation, she says remote learning will not suit everyone. “Unfortunately, even with access to tools like computers, there will be some students who may not engage in this way and we will endeavour to support them as best we can. “We will again need the support of parents through all of this,” she says. “We, along with all schools, are developing a new normal during a very rapidly changing environment and will continue to assure all who are connected with TGC with facts and a calm focus on learning,” Tara says.

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Rekindling the love It’s time to start reading our way out of a crisis. Books a Plenty shut its doors on Wednesday but already had a number of loyal customers in isolation before the lock-down was in place. Many had already stocked up on books either by visiting the store or ordering them online. Before the lock-down was announced, owner Chris Baskett says they were very busy stocking everything up. “Reading is perfect for this time. First of all, reading is escapism so it gets you out of now. It’s travel which we can’t do, so you can read about other places.

Owner of Books A Plenty Chris Baskett will have plenty of books to read during the four week lock-down. Photo: Daniel Hines.

“It’s educational, you can read about things you need to know and of course its entertainment which we’re going to be a little bit short of. “There’s only so much Netflix ou can watch. “It can be done in isolation, it can be done on your own. It can be done with your family.” She says right now, there are just so many good books out there. Chris was hoping to accept online orders and either courier them out or deliver them herself once her doors did close, but they had been notified that they cannot do online orders and deliveries during the lock-down. “Darn, I’ll have to read MORE books. I’ve got a few,” Caitlin Houghton says the post.

A different approach to ANZAC Day ANZAC Day will still be a show of solidarity this year with people able to line up at the end of their driveway at dawn to pay their respects. Posts have been making their way across Facebook with people planning to meet at the end of their driveways at 6am on Saturday, April 25 and have a minute of silence to pay their respects to those lost during the Gallipoli Campaign during World War One. “I think it’s a lovely idea,” says Mount RSA club support manager Peter Moss. “I would certainly be into that. “We believe ANZAC Day does deserve to be commemorated, we just don’t want to put people in any danger. It’s a pretty special day and while we’ve still got a number of World War II veteran and veterans from Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan and all the other areas of conflict, i ’s good that it’s being acknowledged.” He hopes it will be a postponement of commemorations rather than a total cancellation. “I know with Poppy Day they’re talking about having the Poppy Day on Armistice Day on November 11, so it’s not all doom and gloom. Maybe we could use Armistice Day to have a commemoration instead of ANZAC Day for this particular year. That’s up to higher powers of course, but at least it means we haven’t given up completely.” Tauranga City Council’s general manager for community services, Gareth Wallis says the council thinks “it’s a great idea” and staff are working with ANZAC Day will be different Mayor Tenby Powell and the Tauranga and Mount Maunganui RSAs across New Zealand this year. to decide how to commemorate ANZAC Day 2020 in the current Photo: Daniel Hines. Caitlin Houghton environment.

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Let’s unite against COVID-19 He Waka Eke Noa We’re all in this together. A word we’re hearing frequently at the moment is ‘unprecedented’ and it is certainly one which fits the situation in our country and the wider world at this time. In such times as these it is especially important that we all pull together as a community and present a united front against the threat of COVID-19. We are all in this together and by acting on the guidance provided to us by the Government and supporting one another we give ourselves the best chance of dealing with this pandemic. There is a lot of great information contained in the pages here and we would urge you to read it carefully and follow the advice. We would ask that people please be compliant with the Alert Level 4 measures which have now been put in place across New Zealand, follow the rules around self isolation and stay within your family bubble. This is critical for us slowing the growth of this virus across New Zealand. Following the guidelines being asked of you and your family/whānau will help us prevent the health system from having to deal with a major outbreak of COVID-19. Everything you do now will pay off in terms of your own health and taking pressure off the health system as we work through this together. The BOPDHB and its healthcare partners are doing everything they can to prepare for COVID-19. As a DHB we are pulling back on all nonessential outpatient appointments (appointments that are for people who are not in the hospital but come to the hospital to receive a service) and elective surgery (surgery that is not required as a result of an emergency or accident); and we

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will also be limiting hospital visitors (again more information on this is contained within these pages) and are working closely with our community partners and health providers. We have put in place Community Based Assessment Centres (CBACs) at both Tauranga and Whakatāne. These drive-through assessment centres have been set-up to help people who are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms. You should always phone Healthline or your GP first to see if your symptoms mean you should attend one of these centres before doing so. They have been set up to support our healthcare system by keeping COVID-19 away from our hospitals and General Practices. We would end by saying that to date we’ve witnessed a terrific community spirit and response to the threat of COVID-19 and we would like to thank everyone for that. As we go forward we would ask that everyone continues to be kind to one another and to please show patience and understanding towards our healthcare staff as they carry out their important work. Look out for those in your community who may not be as fortunate as others; and as much as possible, let’s show manākitanga (care and compassion) for all. Ngā mihi

Simon Everitt BOPDHB Interim Chief Executive

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Sharon Shea BOPDHB Interim Board Chair

What is COVID-19?

What does selfisolation mean?

COVID-19 is a new virus that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a type of coronavirus. There are simple steps you can take to protect you, your family and whānau.

Self-isolation means staying at home. The Government has asked all New Zealanders to stay at home to help stop the spread of COVID-19. You can leave your house to: •

What are the symptoms? The symptoms of COVID-19 are:

A FEVER

A COUGH

SHORTNESS OF BREATH These symptoms do not necessarily mean you have COVID-19. The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as colds and flu. Got symptoms? Call Healthline on 0800 358 5453. If you are directed by Healthline to your doctor/general practice, it is very important that you phone your GP before you visit them to make them aware you are coming. Do not simply turn up.

How it spreads Like the flu, COVID-19 can be transmitted from person to person. COVID-19 is spread by droplets. When an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks, they may generate droplets containing the virus which settle on surfaces or objects. People may get infected by the virus if they touch those surfaces or objects, and then touch their mouth, nose or eyes. That’s why it’s really important to use good hygiene, regularly wash and thoroughly dry your hands, and use good cough and sneeze etiquette.

Access essential services, like

buying groceries, or going to a bank or pharmacy. •

Go to work if you work for an essential service.

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Go for a walk, or exercise and enjoy nature.

If you do leave your house, you must keep a 2 metre distance from other people at all times. If you need to see a Doctor or other medical professional you MUST phone first. Most consultations will happen over the phone (or by videoconference) to stop any risk of the disease spreading by person to person contact.

When should I seek medical advice? If you feel you are unwell with COVID-19 please contact Healthline (for free) on 0800 358 5453 or your doctor.

Can I leave my house to seek medical attention during an alert Level 4? If you require any medical assistance, you must phone your doctor or the hospital first. Health and medical facilities are recognised as an essential service and will remain open, even in a Level 4 lockdown. If you are in need of urgent assistance, contact emergency services (dial 111).

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What is the Community Based Assessment Centre (CBAC) A CBAC has been set up at the Tauranga Racecourse. This is a drive-through facility established for those people who are unwell with suspected COVID-19 symptoms. The centre has been set up to allow other medical centres, general practices (GPs) and Tauranga Hospital to continue providing health services to the public without the threat of COVID-19 transmission. People should ideally seek advice from Healthline 0800 358 5453 or their GP before attending the centre to check whether their symptoms meet the criteria for assessment and will need to arrive in a vehicle as no walk-ins will be accepted. People with symptoms are advised not to use public transport to travel to the centre.

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New visiting rules at Tauranga and Whakatāne Hospitals With the Tauranga and Whakatāne Hospitals in full lockdown, we have had to limit the number of visitors visiting.

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Access to the Tauranga and Whakatāne Hospitals is only through the main entrances.

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During this COVID-19 emergency, the premises will be in locked down and all visitors screened.

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We also need to ensure that priority is given to the needs and care of the patient, and the safety and security of the Bay of Plenty District Health Board staff.

No visitors will be permitted for confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients.

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In the event of a public health emergency, like the COVID-19 pandemic, we reserve the right to restrict visitor access and numbers.

Visitors for non-COVID-19 patients are limited and will be on a caseby-case basis as agreed by the Clinical Nurse Managers, Midwife Managers and/or Duty Managers.

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Whānau are asked to select a whānau spokesperson who will be your single point of contact.

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Whānau who need support can request to be put in contact with Māori Health Gains and Development.

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If a visitor is deemed to be a risk they will be refused entry.

We recognise the important role that visitors have in the healing process when family, whanau and friends are in hospital.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic we have made changes to our Visitors’ Policy and have introduced the changes set out below, which took effect from midnight Wednesday 25 March. These visiting rules may change.

COVID-19 impact on service delivery in our hospitals With the COVID-19 response work moving to Alert Level 4: Eliminate, there have been measures introduced by the Government which are unprecedented in New Zealand. As we face COVID-19 together, the health, safety and wellbeing of our people is our top priority. Alert Level 4 will have a significant impact on service delivery at both Tauranga and Whakatāne Hospitals. Over the weeks our teams have been intensively planning for the various scenarios to reduce the numbers of patients that come to our hospitals for outpatient visits, elective surgery and planned care. We are doing our utmost to ensure patient safety leading up to and throughout this COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately to we’ve had to cut our services significantly to help

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Assessment clinics are being held for those patients who need to be seen urgently.

Our aim is make sure that we are delivering the outpatient care our people require, without their having to come into hospital.

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Shopping with a virus in mind Before shoppers enter Papamoa PAK’nSAVE they are offered gloves and hand sanitiser and trolleys are disinfected. This initiative to help ﬁght against COVID-19 has been ‘extremely popular’, with 99 per cent of shoppers opting for either sanitiser or gloves. Only 200 shoppers can enter the store at a time and Tuesday morning more than 60 people were queuing up outside PAK’nSAVE before it opened.

Store owner Rob McGregor says they’re simply following FoodStuffs protocol and customers should expect to see these measures in place over the four week lockdown period. “It’s not going to be a normal supermarket experience anymore, but we are doing the best we can. “By and large, customers have responded fantastically to this.” Staff members are working hard to ensure physical distancing between shoppers.

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Scotty on the spot

Scott Harvey talks mental health with complete strangers “because I really care”. Photo: John Borren.

Scotty is a kind of informal peer-supportservice-on-wheels. He helps those experiencing mental distress; have had their lives touched by it, or suicide, or are just curious to know more about his car. About as down-to-earth as you get, Scotty’s been lending his ear around town to anyone who might need it, since February. “People’s mental health doesn’t ﬁnish at 5 o’clock on a Friday when the services all shut and it doesn’t re-open or start again at 9 o’clock on a Monday. “So what happens is that I’m out on the road and next minute people are talking to me at 5 o’clock on a Sunday afternoon.” He’s faced some pretty serious issues of his own over the years and it’s probably this candid honesty that makes him so approachable. He’s painted the car and trailer himself, rejecting suggestions he get a professional signage job done in case his message loses its grass roots appeal. In the unlikely event Scotty’s car, which is covered in both suicide statistics and positive messages, isn’t enough of a conversation starter, his collection of eight 3D sculptures deﬁnitely are.

Growing up with dyslexia, Scotty says he used to feel disempowered because he couldn’t read a book and he thinks men in particular can often relate better to visual tools. He’s discovered the colourful, 3D, kinetic models are the easiest way to illustrate to others what mental distress can look like, and what can be done about it. His ‘kinetics’ are creating connections. Simply put, the models show people how thoughts and stressors can impact on lives and moods. They include a dice activity which demonstrates how a brain can feel overwhelmed by some of the worries people have. Another model is in the form of a boat called ‘Resilience’ and demonstrates the beneﬁcial effects of ‘bailing out’ the negative thinking to keep yourself aﬂoat in rough times. It’s a topic Scotty knows well. He’s been to those dark places himself, and experienced the suicide of a friend last year. He does it all for free but says the feedback he gets is reward enough. “I just tell them: ‘I’m doing it because I really care Robyn Hayes about you’.”

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Not the first time

What’s natural?

This isn’t the first time my generation has been ordered by the New Zealand Government to ‘stay home and avoid unnecessary travel’ as it happened during the spring term in 1947 when polio hit our country. We received our lessons in the mail; I remember the large envelopes made of dark blue card. We observed the summer holidays but anyone under the official school leaving age of 15 was not supposed to travel out of the ‘home district’. When February came round some schools could still not re-open because if there was a case of polio within 15 miles that kept the regulations in force. I believe the Government eventually backed down due to frustrated parents making their feelings known! So we students did not get back to class for five months. J Marks, Greerton.

Many likely won’t know Kenny Rogers as a bit before their time. Famous and successful country music hit machine artist. He died (this week) age 81, of ‘natural’ causes they said. That got me thinking about what’s natural when one’s body is old. Reckon it’s pretty much worn out, especially the vital parts. Not much will change even if you recondition or replace one or two bits, unlike a machine eh! Most people would probably prefer to die of natural causes, in their sleep. So when I think about the pandemic panic and especially the most often quoted Italian statistics, I note that 99.2 per cent of those people (ISS Italian Institute of Health stats) were/are already slowly/quickly succumbing to natural causes and mostly combinations thereof. Lombardy also has one of the highest levels of air pollution and concentrations of elderly in the world, ergo, one of the highest concentrations of elderly deaths due to natural causes. That wasn’t 24/7 news in previous years when thousands of them also died. How come it is now?

Creeping socialism

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After perusing the headlines - climate change, homeless people, rising rates, not enough ﬁnance for this or that - it’s obvious from what myself and many others are seeing in regional/district councils and central government is none other than socialism. With socialism comes a huge increase in rules/ laws and taxes (especially with supposed man-made climate change) and progresses to ruling over people (dictatorial communism). Capitalism on the other hand encourages people to capitalise on their own business ideas to multiply and increase their future, which leads to employing more people which builds wealth and increases a nation’s/ community’s vibrancy and freedom. The government needs to get behind the people of New Zealand wanting to build their own future and fend off UN and mega-multinationals who unfortunately after using capitalism to become wealthy are now promoting socialism through the UN into our government to control and own our citizens/businesses. Everyone seems to think Trump is dumb, but since throwing UN interference to one side, more US women in more than 50 years are owning their own businesses, plus there are more jobs than unemployment and the country is accelerating faster than all others. J Fairburn, Katikati.

Your correspondent S. Caughey (The Weekend Sun, March 20, page 31) lambasts the City Council and councillor Baldock in particular. While there’s plenty I disagree with the city council on, there’s just no effort to be objective in this letter. I’m sure that there isn’t a councillor who doesn’t care about the impact of rates increases on residents, including our deputy mayor. All our elected are aware of the vulnerability of their jobs and try to avoid unpopular decisions. I’d say, having lived my life here, that this aversion to making hard decisions is a big factor in our lack of facilities. Holding rate increases deprives us of many items from our wish list. It also transfers unpopular decisions to future councils, and coming generations. ‘Extravagant demands’ spoken of are mythical. We lack community amenities that every city and large town in New Zealand possesses. On the other hand we have much to thank TCC for, like beautiful gardens and recreation areas, walk and cycleways etc. With the extreme demands of being the fastest growing city in New Zealand, capital expenditure items like water treatment are a huge burden. My ﬁrst rates bill nearly 40 years ago was $750, today it’s less than $2500. It hasn’t kept up with inﬂation and our rates are about the national average. M Maunder, Otumoetai.

Cashless Society So, the rumours continue that we will have a cashless society within three years. How can this be a good thing? Whoever is behind this so-called advance in civilisation is depriving people of a choice. I use cash all the time. If I chose to use a credit card the vendor

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would have to pay a transaction fee and I would be depriving them of a portion of their proﬁt. Use a card for a 90 cent purchase? Ridiculous! And what happens to ‘admission by gold coin donation’ or those charities that ask for donations on the street? Or commissioning a friend or a child to buy a few items for you – you are certainly not going to give them your card to use. Not all people have computers or cell phones for online banking. Indeed not all people have adequate reception at their homes (or wherever else they may be) to allow them to use these things.

And neither bank cards nor on-line banking are without risk. Saying we do not need cash is like saying we don’t need road signs anymore because cars now have GPS capabilities. Or we don’t need cameras anymore because everyone has a cell phone. Or we don’t need landlines anymore because everyone has cell phones. Yeah, right. I say, leave cash alone! V Brazier, Tauriko.

Nor were the 2.4 million dead from starvation during ‘corona’ time; 36 million this year. Might the panic pandemic be something else entirely? P Ehrlich, Tauranga.

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Potential impacts of COVID-19 on the housing market There are many things people are concerned about in the wake of COVID-19 and houses are one of them. But we can compare what has happened in the past to get an idea of what we could be looking at in the future in terms of housing prices. "Whilst it is too early to understand the full extent of the impact of COVID19, broadly speaking, in times of economic uncertainty people can tend to take a wait and see approach to the housing market, which is what could happen with COVID-19,” says REINZ chief executive Bindi Norwell. “As a general rule, house prices tend to either hold or have a slight dip and volumes tend to fall as people take that wait and see approach. "Hindsight is our only accurate measure but looking at a past recession period which had a global reach, the Global Financial Crisis provides for some comparatives. Looking at the data from that time showed the following effects on the housing market from a price perspective. "One year after the GFC started, median house prices across New Zealand fell 5.9 per cent year-onyear. Whilst the recession technically lasted till June 2009, prices started rising again after January 2009. “In the year ending January 2010, median prices increased 9.4 per cent and were sitting $10,000 above where they were in January 2008 when prices started falling highlighting that the market did recover reasonably quickly. "The reality is that people always need to buy and

sell houses - people might be moving for a new job or upsizing for family reasons, so we don’t expect the market to come to a complete stop. "Part of the impact on the housing market will also depend on the level of unemployment going forward so we’ll be keeping a close eye on that. “We’re urging people to keep calm and take ﬁnancial advice where they need to. "However, what is different this time is that the use of technology may have a signiﬁcant part to play in how the housing market can try and continue in a ‘normal’ fashion. For example, open homes or rental property viewings can utilise options such as video walk throughs or virtual reality tours. With auctions, people have the ability of phoning in or even bidding online through registered apps, so it will be interesting to see how both the real estate profession and members of the public embrace new technology in these unprecedented times."

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Finance support cushion The Government, retail banks and the Reserve Bank have announced a major financial suppo t package for home owners and businesses affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19. The package will include a six month principal and interest payment holiday for mortgage holders and SME customers whose incomes have been affected by the economic disruption from COVID-19. The Government and the banks will implement a $6.25 billion business finance guarantee scheme for small and medium-si ed businesses, to protect jobs and support the economy through this unprecedented time. "We are acting quickly to get these schemes in place to cushion the impact on New Zealanders and businesses from this global pandemic," Finance Minister Grant Robertson says. "These actions between the Government, banks and the Reserve Bank show how we are all uniting against COVID-19. We will get through this if we all continue to work together. "A six-month mortgage holiday for people whose incomes have been affected by COVID-19 will mean people won’t lose their

homes as a result of the economic disruption caused by this virus," Grant says. The Reserve Bank has agreed to help banks put this in place with appropriate capital rules. In addition, it has decided to reduce banks ‘core funding ratios’ from 75 per cent to 50 per cent, further helping banks to make credit available. The Business Finance Guarantee Scheme will provide shortterm credit to cushion the financial dist ess on solvent small and medium-sized firms affected y the COVID-19 crisis. This scheme leverages the Crown’s financial st ength, allowing banks to lend to ease the financial st ess on solvent firms affecte by the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme will include a limit of $500,000 per loan and will apply to firms with a turn ver of between $250,000 and $80 million per annum. The loans will be for a maximum of three years and expected to be provided by the banks at competitive, transparent rates. The Government will carry 80 per cent of the credit risk, with the other 20 per cemt to be carried by the banks. "Banks remain well capitalised and liquid,” says Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr. “They also remain highly connected to New Zealand’s business sector and almost every household in New Zealand. Their ability to extend credit to firms to bridge th difficult times c eated by COVID-19 is critical and made more possible with these announcements. We will monitor banks’ behaviour over coming months to assess the effectiveness of the risk-sharing scheme." The Government, Reserve Bank and the Treasury continue to work on further tailor-made support for larger, more complex businesses, Grant says.

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Or will we look after ‘number one’ and rush off to the shops to panic buy before the shelves are empty? Let’s do the decent thing and look over the two-metre high fence and see if our next-door neighbour has anything they need that we can share our surplus with. Even leave a small posy of ﬂowers from our garden on their doorstep, with a note letting them know that we care and is there anything we can do to ease their worries. Do they need anything picked up from the pharmacy or supermarket because they are old or poorly and can’t get out themselves? These are all the things we could be doing all the time if we were a caring society, which we tell the world that New Zealand is. In the old scheme of things it was: ‘get in ﬁrst and grab what we want, before the other person does’ but now it’s got to be: ‘help one another, we all need to pull together to keep things running smoothly’. So go on, go out there and help each other - show a little kindness and make the world a better place. And don’t forget to wash your hands - but not under running water, we’re short of that too! The Quaker Meeting

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Don’t mind the blues Greeting from lock-down. We're all in the same boat now... I got in early, going into self-isolation 30 hours before the entire country after picking up the youngest Watusi, who had wisely decided to escape Australia and come home to hunker down. That's what we're doing, keeping our ﬁngers crossed, planning for the worst and hoping for the best. On the bright side, with the rain earlier this week green shoots are at last bursting through the arid desert of the Watusi Country Club lawn. Mike But nothing takes away Garner,. from the reality of this terrible situation. I have no idea how long this column will continue to reach you; there is something alarmingly apocalyptic about the entire country being locked down. It's like a cross between Sleeping Dogs and The Quiet Earth. (And, on that subject, both of those are both good slices of classic Kiwi cinema, most likely on some streaming service near you...) As must be obvious, there's not a lot of live music out there to preview or review, but the music world never stops. Social media is a real boon here – assuming it's not spreading baseless rumours – as there's a lot of stuff happening on-line you can plug into. I'll look at some of the options in upcoming columns.

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unleashed his latest album, Don't Mind The Rain, and has pulled out all the stops, partly to give this a shot at the Japanese market where people apparently still buy CDs. It's a truly international offering featuring musicians not only from here but also England and Japan. Mike has taken an ‘it takes a village’ approach, recording at both Welcome Bay's Colourﬁeld Studio and The Boatshed in Whakamarama and utilising a wide range of musicians. I suspect Mike gets taken for granted a bit round here, given that you can see him for free at The Barrel Room and elsewhere with his duos, one

with drummer/percussionist Warren Huston, one with multiinstrumentalist Robbie Laven. He also outfit The Bay City plays in old-timey outfi Ramblers and has long had an electric blues band. Musicians from all of those feature. Don't Mind The Rain is a laid-back album of easy-listening blues. Mike is not aiming to reinvent the wheel here but instead gives an overview of the many blues styles he is expert in, from his own tunes, occasionally country-inflected or with a dash of New Orleans spice, to four well-chosen old blues obscurities. Actually, one is Muddy Waters' Blow Wind Blow, so not all that obscure, but it gets a concise heartfelt outing that fits in well.

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Musically, there is plenty of variety, with Mike enlisting two players he met while playing in Japan. They provide colour and pizazz, particularly pianist Lee Kanehira, winner of the Chicago Blues Festival's inaugural blues piano prize in 2018. She cuts loose on The Cool Boogie Woogie and dips into Professor Longhair's bag of riffs for She Likes To Dance, a tongue-in-cheek ode to musicians' legendary aversion to dancing. That song also features a superb guitar solo from Mike's son Paul, a very highly regarded London-based blues player, but most lead duties fall to Mike's agile slide guitar and the other Japanese recruit, Shun Kikuta, who for many years played with the legendary Koko Taylor's Blues Machine. He provides sensitive accompaniment on the delicate title track and cuts loose on Do Something Right and Didn't Have To Say That. The album is a mixture of electric and acoustic blues and several highlights come on the latter: Let Me Lay It On You is a melange of acoustic slide guitar; Doggone My Good Luck Soul gets a cool texture from Warren Houston's washboard rhythms; and perhaps the sweetest moment of all is twin mandolins – both courtesy of Robbie Laven – soloing in harmony on the album's delightful closer Sugar Blues. It's a very accomplished, very enjoyable album, not available on Spotify but easy to access on bandcamp via: www.mikegarner.bandcamp.com If you like the blues you should.

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You are in control of your thoughts “To-do list for today – count my blessings, practise kindness, let go of what I can’t control, listen to my heart, be productive yet calm, just breathe” - Anonymous. We may think we have control of our lives and then things change dramatically from one moment to the next. Normally it applies individually… in this instance it is a global change. If you believe you are unable to control what’s happening around you then challenge yourself to control the way you respond to it.

Choose in this moment to control your thoughts, rather than them controlling you – this is where your true power lies. When you do this you strengthen your immune system, just as inversely the more stress you take on the more negatively it will impact on your immune system, as the ability to ﬁght off antigens is reduced. Reﬂect on the above quote and explore

how you may apply one or more of these suggestions into your life today as we take ourselves into this new environment. If you would like to know more about narrative or relationship coaching phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on: 07 577 1200 or: 021 258 2145, or visit my website: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz

What to do at home with the kids This time in our country is unprecedented with the onset of the pandemic COVID-19. It can also be a fantastic opportunity to begin to connect to our children in a deeper way and invest into them. To make the most of this time, ﬁrstly organise your days. Set loose routines so that you still wake up with a purpose and a plan. Simple things such as learning time in the morning, followed by a lunch that your child makes, then some quiet time and chores, then fun afternoon games can make the days feel full and satisfying. The online world is still active so discover a new hobby or ﬁnd a new learning experience online as a family and complete that together. Play board games or write your own play. Take care of your family’s mental,

emotional, spiritual and physical health and take notice of what their thoughts are. Have conversations around positive mindsets and hopefulness. Discuss their feelings and fears and develop a greater sense of trust. Find ways to be active, such as family twister games, pilates or friendly boxing sessions together. The brain beneﬁts when the body moves. To beneﬁt their body and help keep them emotionally regulated and healthy, avoid devices for long periods. We need to remember the societal impacts of COVID-19 won’t be forever, but while it is here, we can have some fun, connect deeper, maximise our time and release our children’s fullest potential. For more information to support your children go to: www.withoutlimitslearning.com.

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‘Dear readers, these events will mostly be a˜ ected by the four-week lock-down but please browse through them for ideas and inspiration once we are all back to normal.’

Saturday 28 March

Tauranga Scottish Society Dance

Original art for sale. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm. Tauranga Society of Artists

Tauranga Social Dance Club

Art In The Park

Bay Network Singles Club

Social club for over ﬁfties, meets mostly weekends for dinners, barbecues, potlucks, shows & occasional outings. Ph Maureen 021 112 307, Jonathan 572 2091

Classic Motorcycle Coffee Meeting

Join us for coffee 10am @ Four14, 414 Pyes Pa Rd & talk classic motorbikes. Join our rides. Ph Don 027 241 3595

Croquet

At Croquet Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat 9:15am for 9:30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Jacqui 574 9232

Film Acting Weekend Workshop

Intensive ﬁlm acting course trains actors to create believable characters. Full weekend, $320, Easter 11th/12th April 10am-5pm, The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 571 3232

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

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm

Katikati Lions Garage Sale

Due to the Covid-19 Virus, the Katikati Lions Garage Sale & Moggies Market have been cancelled until further notice. Many thanks for your past support.

LOL Laughter Wellness

Sessions on hold due to Covid-19. Keep laughing. Laughter boosts your immune system & suppresses stress & anxiety. Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@ gmail.com

Mount Sequence Dance

Due to the current Covid-19 crisis, the dance at Arataki Community Centre is postponed until further notice. Thank you for your understanding. Ph Gordon 572 0060

Petanque Tauranga BOP

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

Seniors & Travel Expo

Over 40 exhibits & lots of special offers. Entertainment, Ray Woolf sings Matt Munro songs! Baypark today & Sun 10am-3pm. Free entry.

St Stephens Jigsaw Library

10am-12noon. Borrow from 500 puzzles (100-1500 pieces) for 50c-$1. Cnr Highmore & Brookﬁeld Tce, Brookﬁeld.

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

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Cancelled until further notice. Ph Lucy 07 218 1318 2nd Sat monthly. 7pm. Baptist Church Hall 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. Supper, rafﬂes. Entry $7. Ph Barbara 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.

Upholstery - Headboard

Want to learn upholstery? Make your own headboard with Paula Jones. On 4th April 9:30am-4:30pm, The Artery, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz. Ph 571 3232

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

Wonderland By Dance Avenue

Wonderland starts with Alice & her sister Lorna having a lovely picnic. A show not to be missed! Baycourt 6:30pm. Visit baycourt.co.nz for tickets

Sunday 29 March Archery In Tauranga

Archery with Tauranga Archers, summer hours 10am-1pm. Come down to ﬁnd out more Graham Park, Tauranga. Introductory classes available FB: Tauranga Archers

Athenree Homestead

Open every Sunday 12-4pm until end of March.

Bible Seminar

All Seminars are postponed for the next 4 weeks, but we look forward to your inquiries & future attendance for Bible learning. Ph 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.

Croquet

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

Enjoy Travel, New Friends

Friendship Force could be for you! We are home-hosted overseas & internally. Meet Sundays monthly. Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Barbara 574 5711, www.friendshipforce.org.nz

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

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

Golf Croquet

At Croquet Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Tues, Thur & Sun 9:15am for 9:30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Nev 575 5121

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

Jordan Brodie

Award winning ﬁngerstyle guitarist & composer from Cairns, Australia embarking on his ﬁrst NZ tour. The Jam Factory, 3pm. R13. $20

Macrame Shoulder Bag Workshop

ings based on Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisttava Way of Life. 10-11:30am. All welcome. 25 Junction Road Te Puna. www.facebook.com/tashichoepel.ling

& their families. 174 11th Ave, Tauranga. Ph 07 571 3422

Dutch Friendly Support Network

All meetings cancelled until further notice. Ph Gayle 573 8255

Coffee morning 1st Monday of month 10am-12noon. $4 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Rd, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968

The Sociables

Harmony-A-Plenty Barbershop

TePuke Country Music Club

Want to learn macrame? Make your own coloured shoulder bag with Eva Rose & Co. $80, 19th April 1:30-4:30pm, The Artery, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 571 3232

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

Do you like to sing? Come & have fun. We’ll teach you. Join us at Bethlehem Community Church at 7pm. Don’t be shy! Ph Frank 576 3032

Mah Jong

Wonderland By Dance Avenue

Wonderland starts with Alice & her sister Lorna having a lovely picnic. A show not to be missed! Baycourt 11am & 3pm.Visit baycourt.co.nz for tickets

Indoor Bowling

St Columba Church Hall, Otumoetai, 6:45pm. $10 annual subs, $2 night. Everyone/all levels welcome. Ph Paul 576 6324

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

Monday 30 March

Indoor Bowls

Ninja Knits Guerilla Yarnbombers

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

Lyceum Club Rooms, 8 Palmer Pl. Sun & Thurs 12:45-4pm. Ph 027 430 6383

Maketu Market

Join a group of knitters & crocheters wanting to spread fun. Share talents, ideas, projects & cake! First Sunday of month. 9am-12pm The Incubator Lounge. Ph 07 571 3232

NZDA BOP Range Day

The March Public Range day has been cancelled.

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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

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

Outdoor Bowls

Bethlehem Indoor Bowls

Omokoroa Lions Market

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

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

Papamoa Lions Club Market

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

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

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

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

Sun & Thur 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

Sunday Stitch

Join textile artist Kirsty on 1st Sunday of month. Share skills & create fabric projects. All skill levels. The Artery, Historic Village 10am-1pm. $20. 07 571 3232 www.theincubator.co.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

Tauranga Tibetan Buddhist Teaching Geshe Jamyang Sherab presents teach-

Body & Soul Fitness

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

Chess In The Afternoon

Play this fascinating game at The Mount Chess Club 1pm-4pm Hillier Centre 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. $4, including equipment & refreshments. Bob 027 478 6282

Citizens Advice Bureau Papamoa

Free conﬁdential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask Us! Phone or visit Community Centre 15 Gravatt Rd Papamoa. Tues/Thurs 10am-1pm. Ph 07 574 9862 or 0800 367 222

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga

Free conﬁdential impartial information & 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-12noon (no appointment needed) for info, education & support for anyone living with diabetes

Matua Primary School Hall, 7:15pm. New members welcome. Come along & give bowls ago. Ph Karen 576 0443

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 12:304pm. Players welcome. Ph Jan 576 3455

Mount RSA Indoor Bowls

Club nights have been cancelled due to the Corona Virus. Ph Alice 021 064 2337

Omokokroa Beach Indoor Bowls

Meet at Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd, 1pm for 1:30 start. All equipment provided. Please wear smooth soled shoes. Ph Anne 027 430 4876

Pickleball At The Mount

A fun way to keep ﬁt! Mon & Wed 10am-12pm Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, equipment supplied. Ph Viv 07 575 5845, or just come along

Postnatal Support Group

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

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 City Brass

Practises at 10 Yatton St, Greerton 7-9pm. We welcome new members & percussionists, ie. kit drummer. Ph Jeremy 021 132 334

Tuesday 31 March

ABC Avenues Badminton Club

At Tauranga Boys College Gym. Juniors 6-7:30pm (term time). Seniors, Adults 7:30-9:30pm. Ph Delwyn 027 212 4720

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

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THE WEEKEND SUN Altrusa Ladies Service Group

Scrabble

Bible Study

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

9:30am start, 3 games to 12:30. Tauranga Citz Club, 13th Ave. $3 for 3 games. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd. Studying the Book of Joshua. 7-9pm. Ph 07 552 4068

Badminton Tauranga Morning Club

Sequence Dancing

Dances held at St John Anglican Church Hall, Otumoetai are cancelled until further notice due to the Covid19 virus.

Join a friendly group who meet 12:50pm at Tauranga RSA Greerton. Ph Michael 562 0517

Play badminton, the fun way to keep ﬁt. Tues & Thur 9-11:30am, QE2 Youth Centre, Tauranga. Racquets available. Ph Melissa 027 307 6800

Falun Dafa Free Classes

In these troubling times recite this: Honesty, compassion & forbearance are excellent values. https://en.falundafa. org/index.html. Ph/text Judy 021 0425 398

Fitness Fun

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

Fun Run & Walk

Ocean Running 5k around Mauao base track. Every Tuesday during Daylight Savings. Enter Mount Ocean Sports Club 5:15pm. $6 entry. Free drink, spot prizes. All welcome. 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 6:30-7:30pm, Gate Pa Primary school hall, Cameron Rd. Circle & line dances, all ages welcome, no partners required. Ph Maria 022 165 2114

Meet at Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Rd 6:30pm for 7pm start. All equipment provided. Please wear smooth soled shoes. Ph Anne 027 430 4876

Oriana Singers Community Choir Mixed voice choir who sing a range of music. 7pm, St Andrews Hall, Dee St. New members welcome.

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

Riki Gooch, Jeff Henderson

Riki & Jeff release their double album of saxophone/clarinet & drum duets. Spontaneous sonic spells for saxophone & drums. Jam Factory 7pm $10, R13.

The Incubator Feedback Lab

Gate Pa Indoor Bowls

$5. Good quality womens, mens & kids clothing & linen. Historic Village 9am. Proceeds to Turning Point Trust

BYO art work in progress. Share knowledge, methods & observations in relaxed friendly atmosphere. 10am12pm last Tuesday every month. Koha incls refreshments. The Artery, Historic Village. www.theincubator.co.nz

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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.co.nz 021 213 8875

The Incubator Poetry Group

Lovers & writers of poems share & enjoy poetry in all its forms. 7-9pm. $5 incls refreshments. Last Tuesday every month. The Incubator Lounge, Historic Village. www.theincubator.co.nz

Katikati Bowling Club

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

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

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

Papamoa Palms Friendship Club

Our motto is friendship. 11am Gordon Spratt Reserve Parton Rd, am/pm speakers. Bring your own lunch. Tea/ coffee available. First meeting free. All welcome. Trevor 574 6459

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

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

500 Cards Club

Steady As You Go

Enjoy 500 at our friendly club. 1pm St Thomas More Church 17 Gloucester Rd, Mt. $3. Refreshments, prizes. Barbara 572 4962 or Bob 027 478 6282

ARIES: The emphasis is on refreshing skills and updating your appearance. A critical relative becomes surprisingly supportive. Romance and travel mix nicely, but business and romance do not. TAURUS: Your career goal is within view, but impatience can be your downfall. Watch a tendency to criticize too harshly. Romantic How to solve risks are unwise now. A familiar Sudoku! approach is your best bet.

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Cap Money

Free revolutionary money management course that teaches people budgeting skills & a simple, cashbased system that really works. Text Carlene 021 241 3671 for info

Cards 500

Like to play 500? Thurs & Fri Evenings (ﬂexible) 6:45-10pm, followed by supper. Competitive, social, fun, free. Ph Chris 572 3834

Dancing

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

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

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Kickstart Toastmasters Weekly Meeting

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

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

To all our dancers. We are sorry due to Covid-19 this group has been postponed until further notice. Ph Dawn 579 3040

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Meet Tues morning 0930 & Thurs night at 7:30pm in the club rooms upstairs, cnr Cross & Mirrielees Rds. Ph Mike 021 939 233 Join up with us & play with quality toys for a fortnightly hire. Wed-Sat 10am-1pm. Friday Playgroups 10am-12pm. 7 Stock Rd, Te Puke 027 263 9309

Friday 3 April

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

BOP Jubilee Orchid Show

Te Puke War Memorial Hall. 10am-4pm today & Saturday. Unique plants. Specialist growers, orchid, bromeliad, hoya, pot sales. Rafﬂes. All welcome.

Chess Tauranga

Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Standard Chess rules. Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

No indoor bowls until further notice.

The Artery Print Club

Lovers of printing connect, share ideas & use the press. BYO printing things.(Non tutored)15pm 2nd Friday every month. $5 incl refreshments. The Artery, Tauranga Historic Village. www. theincubator.co.nz

Zumba With T

Medium intensity dance ﬁtness class. Katikati RSA & Citizens Club, 9am. Ph Teresa 027 863 6358

Mainly Music

Music & dance for preschoolers, Mums & carers. $4 per family. Morning tea provided. 9:30-10am. Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd

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

At Club Mt Maunganui. Indoor Bowls & Cards. Have an afternoon out. New members welcome. Ph Dot 575 3780

Horoscopes

Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, Wed & Fri. Names in by 12:45pm. $3 afternoon tea, prizes. Ph Nancy 575 4650

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Love singing? Join our friendly welcoming group. 10-11:30am Methodist Church Hall, 2 Oroua St Te Puke. Ph Anne 572 3130

Te Puke Toy Library

500 Cards Club Papamoa

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

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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

Play 500 & exercise your brain. 1pm Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, 120 Parton Rd. $4. Prizes & refreshments. Dave 575 5887

Afternoon Indoor Bowls

Otumoetai Walking Group

Toastmasters City Early Start

Exercise, movement & dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & ﬂexibility. Suitable for all ages & abilities. Katikati Memorial hall. 10am. Ph Pam 021 117 7170

Wednesday 1 April

Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls

Social Games

Thursday 2 April

Fitness League

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

Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. 9:3012pm. Racquets available. Social, all ages, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Margaret 575 9792

Tauranga Numismatic Society Club

Tauranga Toastmasters

You Love To Sing?

Structured program based on traditional principles for general wellbeing. “Keep on Your Feet” provider. 1pm Bethlehem Hall. All welcome.

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

Mount Morning Badminton

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Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Welcome Bay Strength Balance

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Greerton Hall, 7:30pm. Open Triples Tournament (plate & rafﬂe item).

Serenata Singers

Closed until further notice. Ph Carol 027 348 5875 taurangaembroiderersguild@ gmail.com 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

Club Mt Indoor Bowls

South City Indoor Bowls

Merge For Social Get-togethers

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

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DENTURES PHONE: 07 576 0620 • Window handles, hinges & stays • Security locks for windows & doors • Sliding and bi-fold door rollers, locks & handles • Retractable insect screens

Call us today to arrange an assessment of your home.

“We will be ready to help!” We are living in an unprecedented time. From all the team at Aluminium Repairs BOP, stay safe, be kind and look after yourself and loved ones. “Our ofﬁce will be closed through the stage four lock-down, however in case of an emergency job, you can contact us on our work number: 027 499 7915,” says Aluminium Repairs BOP’s Vanessa Gerrie. “And hey! Being at home might give you some ideas on how you can rejuvenate your windows and give the home a face-lift. “We will be up and running again for you as soon as the world is ready.” The friendly team from Aluminium Repairs BOP – technicians Gordon Miller and Rafael de Carvalho Peixoto – are trained in all aspects of door and window maintenance. Having two men on the job is necessary when

The team at Aluminium Repairs BOP will be available if you have an emergency.

servicing large double-glazed joinery. Broken, stiff and oxidised window handles can be replaced giving your windows an instant face lift. So ensure your home is in safe hands with Aluminium Repairs BOP – the team services the wider Bay of Plenty region.

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Keeping your property spick and span The team at Mount Rossko Landscapes can help keep your property just the way you like it – not just during summer, but all year round. And the services of Mount Rossko Landscapes aren’t limited to any one thing. Services range from lawnmowing, ride-on lawnmowing, property maintenance and landscaping, Ross Hogan. plus everything in between. No job is too small or too large and all areas of Mount Rossko Landscapes is looking the Tauranga region are serviced. to expand into more landscaping this “I specialise in hedges and topiary as year, and can also help with weed well,” says owner/operator Ross Hogan. spraying, planting, water blasting and No matter what the job is, Mount hedge trimming; whatever you need to Rossko Landscapes has all the equipment keep your garden in check. to handle any task effectively. “I like developing a relationship with my clients so they feel comfortable having me on their property, and I am committed to sticking by my tag line ‘quality, satisfaction, value’,” says Ross. “I want to make sure the company always keeps its heart of a small family-run business.” For more information call Ross on: 021 243 1805.

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mobility School Bus Driver - Te Puke Come and join our great team at Go Bus Transport Te Puke! We are looking for permanent part‐time School Bus Drivers. The role is 15 hours per week, school term only. What you need: • Enjoy being with young people and have their safety and welfare at heart • A responsible and caring approach • Class 2 Licence • P Endorsement (we can help you obtain this).

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Use your nursing/caregiving background in a flexible work situation of short-term assignments, caring for UK clients in their own home. • Free induction training and paid ongoing training • Free lodging in our Oxford Aunts dedicated house whilst training • Earn up to £7896 for 12 weeks work • Holiday pay and good time off • Experience English life in city or countryside locations: Oxford, the Home Counties and more

To be eligible to work for us in the UK you must have one of the following:

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CASTING ALL YOUR CARE on him; for he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7

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Our family helping your family

COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Reliable remote access service available as long as you are online. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat on 576 7940 or 021 260 9183

curriculum vitae

Resource Management Act 1991 Public Notice of Decisions on Proposed Plan Change 85 to the Western Bay of Plenty District Plan First Review Cleanfill Activities in the Rural, Future Urban, Lifestyle and Rural-Residential Zones The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has made decisions on submissions and further submissions to Proposed Plan Change 85.

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• Western Bay of Plenty District Council offices at Barkes Corner, Tauranga;

• Council’s website www.westernbay.govt.nz/districtplanchanges

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Facilities in the Community Grant Western Bay of Plenty District Council is pleased to advise applications for the Facilities in the Community Grant are now open. More than $100,000 is available for the capital development of recreational facilities in the District. If your organisation is planning to undertake recreational facility development you may be eligible for funding if the project: • • • •

is a result of significant growth in your area; is not on a Council Reserve; is available for public use; does not replace or duplicate an existing recreational facility in your community; and • has a minimum total value of $10,000. Visit www.westernbay.govt.nz/funding to learn more about the funding requirements and application process. Alternatively, application forms and guidelines are available from our Customer Services team on 07 571 8008 or any of our Library/Service Centres at: • • • • •

Barkes Corner, Greerton Katikati Te Puke Omokoroa Waihi Beach

Applications are now open until 4.00pm on Thursday 9 April 2020. Completed applications and enquiries can be sent to: Western Bay of Plenty District Council Private Bag 12803 TAURANGA 3143 Miriam Taris Chief Executive Officer

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• Katikati, Te Puke, Omokoroa and Waihi Beach Library and Service Centres;

Miriam Taris Chief Executive Officer

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

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FOUND KITTENS VARIOUS Sex, Various Areas, Ph SPCA 07 5780245 Found Adult Tabby Tortoiseshell Female Cat, Te Puna Area, Ref: 461077, Ph SPCA 07 5780245 Found Adult Tabby Male Cat, Waihi Area, Ref: 461482, Ph SPCA 07 5780245

The decisions and reasons for accepting or rejecting submissions and further submissions can be viewed at:

Those persons who lodged submissions and further submissions are being sent copies of the decisions and the reasons for accepting and rejecting submissions and further submissions.

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

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NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic. Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www.naturaltherapiesnz. com and www. naturalpetremediesstore. com NEED HELP at this time of uncertainty? Spiritual Guidance and Counselling available over the phone. Phone 021 607 797 for an appointment.

Found Young Adult Black Cat, Waihi Area, Ref: 461488, Ph SPCA 07 5780245 Found Adult Grey Tabby Female Cat, Ohauiti Area, Ref: 461533, Ph SPCA 07 5780245 Found Adult Brown White Male Rabbit, Bellevue Area, Ref:461558, Ph SPCA 07 5780245

trades & services APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician. ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered. Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 PAINTER TRADESMAN, labour only. If you like a nice job phone Brian Julian 0210 261 8964

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NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB. Join our Club today for free to receive all our VIP Members Beneﬁts exclusive to No 8 Tours. Dear Customers, we appreciate your custom and support thus far. We are all looking forward to this

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pandemic being behind us and are doing all we can do to help get the country back on its feet again. We have our lovely new catalogue due out in June 2020 with lots of exciting adventures to join us on for the end of 2020 and 2021 so a lot to look forward to. In the meantime please do take care of yourselves and those around you as we all need to in these unprecedented times. Free Door to Door service. Extended tours, day trips, shows & free beautiful colour catalogue: BOOK NOW: Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or email info@ no8tours.co.nz or go to www.no8tours.co.nz to view and book all our tours.

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

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