The Weekend Sun - 29 May 2020

29 May 2020, Issue 1010

The sky’s the limit Fishing gone The courts have ruled a ban on fishing at several popular Bay of Plenty spots which seems to have left almost nobody satisfied How did this happen?

The ever-expanding forest at McLaren Falls Park is about to reach orbit.

The park was farmland in 1965 when it was formed.

Since then the Bay of Plenty Tree Society has planted thousands of trees of every kind – exotic and native.

Now, every single one of those trees is being precisely mapped into a GPS system so that people can not only admire it but look up its personal details on a special app.

Society president Chris Reynolds (pictured above) says, considering the number of trees that have been planted, it

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is a “huge undertaking”.

It has been underway for several years and could be several more before the catalogue is complete.

About 100 rare trees will get physical plaques.

Read the full story on page 8. Photo: John Borren.

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Looking through the haze There’s a song from a guy called Afroman that I think would be the perfect theme for this year’s election.

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But that’s alright – as Afroman sings – ‘because I got high, because I got high, because I got high’.

In addition to making the most important political decision for several generations, in typical Kiwi fashion we are also voting on whether we should get high or not, in the cannabis referendum.

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Out of the blue Mrs Hutch says: “You know, I’m actually missing sport on TV”.

I looked at her for a bit to see if she was taking the proverbial out of me, but she didn’t flinch. No twitching of the corner o the mouth. She was quite serious.

A dyed-in-the-wool Cantabrian, Mrs Hutch likes the fact that the Crusaders win all the time and it brings back a lot of fond memories for her of family gathered around the TV or going to matches.

But she never deliberately watches a game – it’s just a familiar part of life and one that everybody is looking forward to getting back in their lives. I suppose I’ve never switched over to Coronation St, but I still know all the plots and characters.

I notice that is still going.

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Now hats off to the pair of trampers who literally went the extra mile to distance themselves from everyone else in the Kahurangi National Park over the last few weeks.

Having spent years covering every tragedy interesting enough to make the national papers in the top of the South Island, I still get a little emotional when someone beats the odds. Sometimes it is just totally unexpected. Most of the time people just don’t survive those things.

Let’s hope that this is a good omen for the country because I personally believe that it isn’t so much which politicians win or lose this September, it is the will, determination and positivity of Kiwis that will need to prevail one way or another.

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Todd’s ‘rollercoaster’ ride

Todd Muller is now ready to take on a new sort of challenge. Photo: Daniel Hines.

A week is a long time in politics and nobody knows that more than Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller.

He describes his successful challenge for the National Party leadership as an “extraordinary” experience.

“From the moment the caucus decision was confirmed it has just been a sort of almost a rollercoaster of experiences.”

He is now back in the Bay and, on Thursday, visiting his old workplace at Apata Coolstores and adjusting to a busier schedule as the party leader.

“My life seems to be taken over by other people now. I largely just get pointed in the right direction and try to say the right stuff.”

But he is not regretting the decision.

“It has been incredibly intense and very stimulating and very enjoyable.”

The 51-year-old has been involved with the National Party for 32 years so it was a “privilege” to now be leading the party despite the scale of the task, which is what he is now focusing on now.

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He says Amy Adams was encouraged back from the brink of retirement to drive the process of reviewing all of the National Party’s policies in light of COVID-19 and the emerging economic crisis.

“We had a number of, if not finalised policies, clear intent, and we have now had to reset, re-look at them and make sure they are exactly what are needed to help the economies of our communities recover because the country is losing 1000 jobs a day.”

“For me when we talk about the economy, we talk about all the businesses in the Papamoa Plaza, businesses in Bayfair and the main street and the industrial areas of our community.

“That is our economy and they are suffering at a level we have never seen before and so we need to be thinking deeply around providing the conditions for recovery so they have hope and optimism to get back up off the canvas.”

He says the scale of the challenge is enormous, and to contemplate debt mounting to $200 billion over the next four years is “extraordinary”. He says that needs to be paid back so while big Government spending is an important part of the recovery, it Daniel Hutchinson needs to get results.

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He’s ride sharing and caring Uber driver Andrew Pound loves the “I had imagined that I might turn on Uber and catch a ride on the way home. vibrancy of Tauranga city.

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AIMS Games cancelled

Organisers of the Anchor AIMS Games have bowed to the inevitable and postponed this year’s national intermediate-aged sports tournament until 2021.

Tournament director Vicki Semple explained it was the hardest decision the AIMS Games trustees have ever had to make in the 17-year history of the event but the COVID-19 global pandemic has made hosting the Tauranga-based tournament untenable.

Once a Baptist minister, he has been with Uber since the company began in the Bay of Plenty more than two years ago and enjoys seeing what’s happening around the city as he takes passengers, dinners and diners to their destinations.

“I took my wife on an overseas trip about four years ago. We did nine countries in nine weeks, finishing with a cruise in the Mediterranean and had a magnificent time.

As part of that we used Uber for the first time in the United States and Italy.

“I was very intrigued and quizzed the drivers deeply, asking them all sorts of questions. I thought if it ever comes to Tauranga, I might even consider doing it.

“Sure enough, a few months later, I heard Uber was starting here.”

On his final day working at an English language school Uber launched in Tauranga.

“As it turned out I had some software problems, so I started two days later.”

He collects and delivers Uber Eats but prefers to drive people and loves to work at night.

“With COVID-19 there were massively reduced numbers of people for nights.

“I’m doing days at the moment, until things really step up again, especially in terms of the nightlife, with people visiting each other and socialising.

“It’s a whole different world out there at night, it’s very peaceful. You’ve got the roads to yourself and see an entirely different set of people, like the bakers who start work at one in the morning.

“Night has a different charm to it.”

The retired Baptist minister of 20 years spent five years school teaching, followed by five years as a Baptist minister in Oamaru, 15 years at Westgate Baptist in Auckland.

“The ministry was the first thing I really

Beach warning

SLNZ is asking people making the most of the long weekend to stay safe if they are going to be in, on or around the water.

As COVID-19 restrictions adjust, giving way to a bit more freedom, Kiwis may be inclined to head to the beach for Queen’s Birthday weekend.

Allan Mundy says people need to remember key safety messages.

“Know your limits – don’t overestimate your ability, or that of your child.

“If in doubt stay out. If the ocean looks dangerous and rough, don’t go in.”

He says if you see someone in trouble in the water, call 111 immediately and ask for the police.

Andrew Pound loves meeting new people.

Photo: John Borren

Smoking ban passes

It will soon be illegal for people to smoke in their cars with children under the age of 18.

The Smoke-free Environments (Prohibiting Smoking in Motor Vehicles Carrying Children) Amendment Bill unanimously passed its third reading in Parliament on Tuesday.

Associate Health Minister Jenny Salesa says this law makes it an offence to smoke in a motor vehicle carrying anyone under 18-years-old.

“We’re doing this because children are especially vulnerable to the harmful effects of second-hand smoke due to their smaller lungs, higher respiratory rate and more immature immune systems.”

Wet long weekend

The weather is looking a tad wet in the north for New Zealand’s first outdoors long weeken since Waitangi Day. “We have a set-up where a sub-tropical north east flow could produce slow moving rai bands over all three days of the long weekend in some northern parts of New Zealand,” says WeatherWatch.co.nz head forecaster Philip Duncan. “The general rule is the upper North Island has the highest risk of cloud, showers and areas of rain set in, while the lower North Island and much of the South Island leans completely dry or at least drier.”

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wanted to do. But Kay and I also had a dream of doing something together at some point in our life.”

The couple took up a position as managers at Chosen Valley Christian Camp with 150 beds, nine staff, two chefs, and 6500 people through per year.

After Kay became unwell, they resigned, with Andrew moving on to a manager role at the language school.

As well as his driving, they also now run a retreat at their Tauranga home for people suffering burn-out.

“We’ve been doing that for five years now.

“People come and stay with us for whatever period of time they need. They just become part of the family and we cook for them and they live with us.”

He gets to know some passengers very well after driving for them many times.

“Some people are very, very entertaining the stories they tell, the things they’re into, the experiences they’ve had around the world. It’s just an awful lot of fun.”

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Kids keen for football return

Fun First Football owner Colm Kenny and six-year-old Shane Cameron. Photo: John Borren.

Two months with no sport has been tough for many, which is why Fun First Football owner Colm Kenny wanted to get kids back on the field as quickly as possible “During lockdown, I had many emails from parents saying how much their kids were missing football and our fun inflatable soccer field,” says Col “Once in Level 2, we had to wait a long time for an answer from Football NZ on how to proceed, so I decided to start one-on-one coaching sessions for kids age 4-8.”

The sessions sold out in two hours and Colm’s plan to do six sessions per week quickly grew to 15.

“The kids – and their parents – went crazy for it.

“I was blown away.”

Tara Cameron was the first parent to sign up her six-year-old son, Shane.

“I jumped at the chance, Shane lives for footy,” says Tara.

“We stayed active at home, but Shane definitely missed routine. I’m a sportswoman myself, but I didn’t know much according to my six-year-old!”

Like Tara, and his boxing champion Dad Shane

Cameron, Shane Jr is naturally sporty.

“I still think it’d be easy for him to forget how much he loves it and become unengaged, which I’m sure is the case for many kids. I jumped at the chance to get him back out there.”

The one-on-one sessions will end with Term 2 but Colm has plenty of exciting things planned.

“We are all booked-in for indoor football for Term 3 and are about to order a second inflatable soccer field. Come Term 4, we’ll be visiting even more schools throughout Tauranga.

“It’s been a tough year for kids, so we’re excited to get back into it.”

Another blow to junior sport

Another disappointment for kid’s sport is the cancellation of the 2020 AIMS games.

The annual competition sees more than 11,000 intermediate-age students compete across 23 different sports.

“So much preparation goes into AIMs, and it brings a lot of business into Tauranga, so it’s a real shame,” says Fun First Football owner Colm Kenny.

This year’s event was due to be held in September.

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“During the colourisation I found myself reconnecting with the history of our town in a new way. It brought a depth of empathy with those people in the past that perhaps I didn’t feel as greatly with the black and white images.”

Sharing the images on the Tauranga Historical Society’s Facebook page, she also found that the reaction from the public was overwhelmingly positive, with numerous comments posted, and the album of photos being shared more than 100 times.

“Thank you so much for these wonderful photos, I work in a rest home in Katikati and I know a lot of my residents will love seeing these photos. One of my residents is a descendent of the Vesey family,

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“I am a descendant of John Lees Faulkner, through his son Joseph Te Kira Faulkner.

“Love seeing these pictures in colour, thank you for sharing,” says another.

One of the photos shows workmen laying drains along Wharf St, about 1911. Another shows Wharf St from the intersection with Willow St about 1914.

There are photos of Tauranga wharf and waterfront, local shops, Faulkners’ store about 1920, and camping at Mount Maunganui in 1931.

“Colourisation can breathe new life into images that people have become familiar with,” says Debbie. “Many people have re-engaged with images in a new way.’’

She also believes that the colourisation can build a bridge between the different generations of photographers and photography, between our past and our present.

“Sharing the colourised photographs led to many queries as people wanted to find out mor information. People were also contributing their own information and memories.”

“It’s amazing how colour makes it easier to comprehend what life was like,” says one reader on Facebook.

“Seeing the grass everywhere and dirt roads… us experiencing the stillness of COVID lockdown right now… I feel that one can better comprehend that life was so much simpler back then.”

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Recycling resumes business as usual From next week, all Western Bay recycling centres and greenwaste dropoff sites will be open for business again.

Council’s four recycle and greenwaste centres in Katikati, Omokoroa, Te Puke and Athenree will all resume usual open days and hours from Tuesday, June 2.

Council’s fortnightly rural recycling trial programme at BP Pongakawa will also run for two final weekends,

operating on Saturday, June 6, and June 20.

Following these dates, the trial will stop following the completion of the six-month trial period.

Council’s utilities manager Kelvin Hill says it’s great to be able to open all four centres after restricted opening hours were in place during Alert Levels 3 and 2.

“Tauranga Moana, your COVID response has been incredible.

“I believe Budget 2020 will boost our community’s recovery by expanding free lunches in schools, and investing over $900m into Māori-targeted responses to the pandemic. “$200m to continue the overdue recognition of Kōhanga Reo, while $136m for Whānau Ora acknowledges the mahi of our local kaimahi in supporting whānau in need.

“Iwi wanting to work with us to create jobs, will now benefit from the new $50m Māori trades training fund, part of a wider $200m Māori Employment Package. Please contact my office for more info on any of these kaupapa.”

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Chris Reynolds enjoys the ambience of McLaren Falls Park.

Photos: John Borren.

You can’t see the volunteers for the trees at McLaren Falls Park.

Summer picnics beneath the thick canopies have given way to the glorious spectacle of autumn.

Now, as the last of the leaves fall, it is time for the volunteers to emerge with their shovels and seedlings and start the process all over again.

The Bay of Plenty Tree Society was established at the same time as the park, back in 1965.

Since then, thousands upon thousands of exotic and native trees have been planted, one-by-one, by hundreds of volunteers for 55 years.

Now there are just six volunteers and it is time for a fresh crop of tree lovers to come to the party.

Society president Chris Reynolds says volunteers had “quietly” gone about planting a huge array of trees on what used to be farmland.

“There are now thousands of different sorts of trees, both introduced and native. The park is recognised as one of the best botanical collections of trees in the North Island,” she says.

A project is now underway to create a GPS map of the trees at McLaren Falls Park.

Chris says this will mean people can download an app which then gives them details of the tree they are standing under.

Right: Chris inspects some of the young trees ready for planting.

The society doesn’t need a huge number of people but it is short of volunteers. It needs new people, with a love of trees, to ensure the work continues.

“This is a unique opportunity to create beauty and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.”

Rain earlier in the week was a welcome sign that winter planting could soon begin. Chris says it has been too dry up until now to plant trees.

Planting takes a few hours on the weekends and trees are provided by the Tauranga City Council.

The council owns and manages the park and hires arborists for the larger tree maintenance jobs.

For more information contact Chris Reynolds (President)on: 07 544 3207 or: 027 918 0589.

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RSA lockdown angels

Barry Pinkerton, Claire Carroll and Eddie Pinkerton. Photo: John Borren.

Residents at the Mount Maunganui RSA Welfare Trust Village are full of appreciation for their lockdown angels.

“They did grocery runs, mowed lawns, spent time with residents and looked after us,” says Sue Clarkson, who lives at the village.

She is talking about Claire Carroll who is also the duty manager at the Mt Maunganui RSA bar, Barry Pinkerton the caretaker, and Barry’s father Eddie Pinkerton who lives in one of the units.

“We just wanted to keep them safe, that was all,” says Claire.

During lockdown, the village of nearly 70 residents became a giant bubble. Early on, Claire asked if anyone would like help with groceries.

Smaller trips turned into longer ones, and one day she spent nearly four hours at the nearby New World supermarket shopping.

She walked around aisles with lists and individually labelled bags with cash and cards ready, at one time shopping for up to 15 people.

“Sometimes someone got broccoli they didn’t order, but that’s OK. New World were really good to me and made it easy.”

Eddie, age 79, was also pitching in.

“He helps me out with bits and pieces,” says Barry.

“If the tenants need something and I can’t drive them somewhere, then Dad takes them.”

When Eddie retired two years ago from the caretaking job, after 17 years, Barry applied for it.

Living on site means being able to keep on top of any maintenance jobs. The village has 44 units in the main village, plus nine above the medical centre and five across the road.

“During lockdown I was sanitising all the bins and checking on each of the residents, making sure they’re all right,” says Barry.

“My dad always went the extra mile for everybody when he was caretaker and so we do the same.”

At the RSA Village, she and Barry made a habit of knocking on doors every couple of days.

“It just gave them someone to talk to, so they didn’t feel so isolated.”

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Motiti

The reaction to three ‘no take’ fishing zones near Motiti Island has been significant to say the least In the fi e weeks following the Environment Court’s final decision on pril 24, Facebook group Stop the Lockout NZ gained more than 1140 members.

A National Party petition against the decision, started by BOP MP Todd Muller, has more than 2300 signatures.

Commercial and recreational fisherman uss Hawkins, who’s fished the a ea for 50 years, has written to the Human Rights Commission.

Several others plan to take legal action.

The Weekend Sun has talked to a Nicky Sinden grew significant number up fishing around of clubs, fishermen, Motiti Island.

Motiti residents and Te Patuwai Iwi over the past two weeks.

The same question continues to present itself: how was this allowed to happen?

In a nutshell

The otiti Rohe Moana Trust and Forest and Bird appealed to the Environment Court asking for better Motiti Island moana protection.

After a complicated trial, the Environment Court implemented the Motiti Protection Area, which bans fishing in th ee reef zones near Motiti.

An overlap was found between the Resource Management Act, where responsibilities are handled by council, and the Fisheries Act, where they are handled by MPI. The Cou t decided that the policing, scientific monitoring and funding of the no-take zones will be undertaken by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

Because the case was taken directly to the Environment Court, rather than BOPRC, no public consultation was sought. It won’t be sought until 2029, when BOPRC’s Regional Coastal Environment plan is up for review.

The ban will come into effect if ap oved by the Minister of Conservation in coming months.

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NZ Sport Fishing Council BOP delegate Vance Fulton says the fishing community has been appalled by the lack of transparency and public consultation that has occurred.

“This was totally left of field, and ha ’t happened in New Zealand before,” says Vance.

“Now that this ‘back door’ method has been successful, it’s being repeated – it’s already happening in Northland.”

Commercial cray fisherman and ount Maunganui Sports Fishing Club conservation office Ian Steed says no one thought a ban would be allowed to happen.

“The case has been happening for about fi e years. We heard bits and pieces, but were never officially consulte as a club.”

Nicky Sinden grew up fishing a ound Motiti, as her family owned land there. She filmed the firs episodes of her fishing sh w Ados Addicted to Fishing on Motiti Island.

“This affects th livelihoods of so many, from tackle stores to people who fish to feed their families,” says Nicky.

“It may become a safety issue, as people will be forced to fish fu ther out.”

‘No take’ zones putting fishing p essure elsewhere is also a concern.

The desired result?

This is ’t exactly the result the MRMT wanted, either, says MRMT technical adviser and marine biologist Te Atarangi Sayers.

He says the Trust wanted management across the whole area, particularly banning nets, pots and dredging.

“We never wanted to go to court.

“We went to (regional) council first and they supported us until it came to actually doing something.”

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Protection area sparks outrage Te Atarangi says he approached several organisations throughout the process, asking them to participate.

“Their experience is so impo tant to telling the story, but they’re ideologically opposed to ‘no take’.

“This was ne er about discriminating against recreational or commercial fishermen.

“We want people to be able to fish. ut the ocean is dying and we have to do something.”

BOPRC regulatory services general manager Sarah Omundsen says it isn’t a matter of whether Council agrees with the decision or not.

“A decision has been made and BOPRC has the responsibility for implementing it.

“We understand peoples’ frustration. Any future process will include public consultation.”

F&B didn’t respond to a request for comment.

On its Facebook page it claims to have helped achieve what Motiti locals wanted.

This has infuriated some otiti residents.

“Talking to a few people and deciding that

represents everyone’s opinion goes against tikanga Māori,” says resident and Motiti Island Māori Reservation Trust chair Rangi Butler.

“MRMT teaming up with F&B is an abomination, because they allowed an outside group to dictate what’s best for us.

“When we found out, it was too late.”

‘We all want a thriving fishery

This was also the case for atuwai Tribal chair Jimmy Takotohiwi.

“I knew it was too late, but I sent the Environment Court a letter anyway to make them aware that MRMT doesn’t represent our hapū.”

One of the protected zones falls under the Maketū area, not Motiti.

Te Awha-o-Te Rangi Marae chair Muriwai Ihakara says some Maketū leaders were consulted and aware of the court case.

“The ban is about ejuvenating the diversity and wellbeing of the moana.

“I’m of the perspective that very few Māori would reject that.”

Rangi and Jimmy prefer management in a 12km radius around the island.

Rangi has submitted a Takutai Moana application for this, which is now awaiting review.

Russ says he’s open to a management plan that uses research commercial fisherman ha e been collecting for decades.

Many agree the evidence presented in court was inadequate at painting the whole picture.

Amongst the barrage of conflicting opinions, there is a clear point of agreeance: The ocean needs p otecting.

“I don’t have the right answers about Garages how to go * forward,” says Nicky.

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Tauranga Bridge Marina manager Tony Arnold says Transition has brought thousands of dollars into the Tauranga community. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Luxury yacht’s BOP lockdown Driving his new $2million boat home to Wellington from Auckland didn’t quite go to plan for John Morgan and his family.

Pleasure craft, Transition, is a 2007 Cheoy Lee 75 – that’s 75ft long – and weighs 80 tonne.

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They arrived at sunrise on February 7, after a turbulent 18-hour trip.

John’s sister, Christine Morgan, says they couldn’t have landed in a better spot.

“Everyone from Tauranga Bridge Marina have been incredible – nothing has been too much effort for them. We can’t thank them enough.”

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Fine dining returns

Above: The historic Harbourside restaurant has re-opened and is ready to help locals celebrate in style once again.

Right: Head chef Cameron’s venison dishes are worth the wait.

Harbourside, one of Tauranga’s most beloved restaurants, has finally re-opene its doors and is ready to help locals celebrate in style once again.

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Owners Peter and Anita Ward welcomed diners back on Thursday, May 28, and have used the lockdown period to redesign their new winter menu, carry out maintenance and give the restaurant a top-to-toe clean.

“We decided to hold off reopening in Level 2 until the supply chain got back on its feet and we could provide the full Harbourside dining experience we’re known for,” Peter explains.

“We’re very excited to be back.”

The couple’s son, Cameron, is head chef and his wife, Nicole, is maître d’.

The family has worked with several other senior staff for many years and Peter is delighted to have been able to retain their full team thanks to the Government’s wage subsidy.

“We are very lucky to have a loyal and supportive customer base, many of whom we consider good friends. Several people have been buying vouchers off us during lockdown really just to support us.

“And a lot of great people have been in touch to

see how we’re going. That speaks to the history of this place – it’s a special family restaurant for a lot of Tauranga families.”

Harbourside has been operating as a restaurant for nearly 40 years and was previously home to Tauranga’s Yacht and Power Boat Club in the 1930s.

“Even going back to the old days it was a popular venue. I’ve had customers celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary at Harbourside who said they held their engagement party on the same site when it was the yacht club.

“It’s got a real history in town which is fantastic.”

Peter attributes the restaurant’s success to its stunning location, outstanding service and commitment to serving top quality, locally-sourced products.

“Although we change our menu seasonally there are some favourites we dare not touch including our seafood chowder, Szechuan squid and Peking duck. Cameron is very skilled with his meat cuts; his venison dishes are always special.

“We now have a brand new winter menu and are 100 per cent ready to go. We’re all looking forward to serving customers again.”

For more information, visit: www.harboursidetauranga.co.nz

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Mira Corbova-Smith with one of the works on display at The Art Lounge.

Creative, arty things are happening at Level 2 Exhibitions popping back up all over the region. Things to see, hear and experience?

Tauranga Historic Village is alive with exhibitions. The Incubator gallery is now showing Kalou Koefoed’s Basaloid Project, with an exhibition by Elliot Mason opening on June 5. The People’s Gallery is showing Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support Group’s ‘This Too Will Pass’, and Okorore Nga Toi Maori gallery is restocking its Whare Taonga space with resident artists back to show their wares.

Over the road, Satellite Studios’ resident artists are back in their spaces too, ready for visitors.

At the Tauranga Art Gallery you can explore Matatoki: Mata a Waka, Kelcy Taratoa: Te Kore

Te Wiwia, The Miles Art Awards 2020, and Lianne Edwards: Sentinels & Sea Change.

The Art Lounge’s doors are also open and the walls and website are showing Dalene Meiring’s richly coloured works, and Vjekoslav Nemesh’s exhibition The Power House.

Zephyr Resin Art‘s pieces are on display in the Kowhai Gallery in Eleventh Ave. Macandmor Gallery closed their physical gallery in the Goddards Shopping Centre but are displaying their art via their online gallery.

The Arts Junction in Katikati is open seven days a week from 10am – 2pm. They have an exhibition in the Carlton Gallery from the Tauranga Porcelain Art Group, and the shop is open for locally made products and Katikati Open Air Art souvenirs. The Arts Junction

also has a new website that has gone live over lockdown www.theartsjunction.org.nz While you’re in Katikati, you can still participate in outdoor art during Level 2. Take a stroll down the Haiku Pathway, and enjoy the abundance of murals – you’re in the mural capital of the country, after all.

Tauranga Musical Theatre asks you to save the dates for their next shows – their production of Les Misérables will go ahead in September 2021 at Baycourt Community and Arts Centre.

On the topic of live venues, we ask that you consider showing your support to Mt Maunganui’s live music venue, Totara St. They have formed a Boosted campaign to try and ensure that they are still here to serve the community as an arts and culture hub for years to come. #welovetotarastreet #saveourvenues

Improving local democracy If there’s one thing the world could do without these days, it’s politics without compromise.

Our political culture is influenced by the battle between left and right in America more than we’d like to admit. Critics of Todd Muller having a souvenir Trump hat, deliberately overlook that it was adorned with a Hillary badge as well.

It’s political point-scoring at its worst; remember when we used to listen to different opinions and not hate people for holding them?

In my observation, we’ve had our own challenges in respectfully considering differing opinions at Council too; that needs to change. In March the Mayor was unanimously censured by councillors after losing his temper, in front of staff, ‘provoked’ by some councillors holding a different view on what was then a 12.7 per cent rates increase.

Last week, a decision about spending $11.1m on improvements to Elizabeth Street was rammed through. Three of my colleagues had their right to speak terminated; without opportunity to represent their constituents’ views nor to convince their colleagues of another alternative.

That led to a walkout by three councillors and two others abstaining from voting in protest.

The protest wasn’t just about standing up for colleagues’ right to speak but for yours too. Whenever freedom of speech is trodden on, we’re all damaged.

If the Mayor and councillors won’t listen to each other, how will we listen to our community? It’s my sincere hope that we can put these events behind us and be tolerant and open-minded going forward.

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Getting in on the ACT A new ACT party candidate is planning to stand for Tauranga at the general elections this year.

“I am standing to raise ACT’s Party Vote in Tauranga,” says married father of two, Cameron Luxton. A Papamoa local, the self-employed builder was raised in Papamoa and attended Mount Maunganui College before becoming a building apprentice.

He went on to spend seven years share-milking in Galatea on a 200ha operation, during which time he won Apprentice of the Year at the Dairy Industry Awards. Being part of that community helped shape his resolve to join ACT. “I observed the damage which government can wrought on a community with many hardworking people, and policies which restrict development, movement, self-reliance and cause areas to

Cameron Luxton (left) and Bruce Carley have been confirmed as ACT’s candidates for Tauranga and Bay of Plenty respectively. decline,” says Cameron.

“I absolutely hold that the valuing of everyone else’s individual rights and responsibilities is the most important thing.”

ACT has announced candidates for 49 of the 65 general electorates.

These include Bruce Carley, who will be standing for the Bay of Plenty electorate, which is currently held by National MP Todd Muller.

“I believe so strongly in personal freedom and personal responsibility, which go hand in

hand... less government influence in people’s lives beyond protecting and advancing private rights and freedom.”

A marketing manager, Bruce has worked in communications and management roles for 30 years, mainly in technology distribution and software development.

He was recently elected back onto the board of the ACT party, having held an ACT board position previously from 2017- 2019.

Growth fund plays a part economic recovery As we face the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on our economy, New Zealand First’s flagship policy – the Provincial Growth Fund – will be crucial in rebuilding our regions.

It was recently announced that $600 million of PGF funds will be refocused on projects with more immediate economic benefits.

Moving forward, the fund will focus on three key objectives: jobs, timelines, and visibility.

We want to make sure our investments will create immediate redeployment and new employment opportunities and income growth to help those communities and sectors most affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

The PGF will invest in skills programmes, sectors and infrastructure to create genuine momentum.

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Board games arrive in food parcels Proudly Associated with

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Children will be surprised with games such as drafts, lily-pads, racetracks and noughts and crosses when they open their food parcels over the coming weeks.

Textiles Alive owner John Heyworth says this initiative is an effort to give back to the families in Tauranga who are ‘doing it tough’.

He also wants to avoid wasting any fabric off-cuts.

“If a family opens up their food parcel and there’s something in there for the kids. You can only imagine what joy that is going to bring to that family.

“There’s a whole bunch of reasons as to why we have excess fabrics. Rather than it goes to landfill, it should be put to good use and go to families.”

By the end of winter, he hopes to have donated between 500 and 1000 fabric games to the foodbank.

About 50 games are set to be slipped into food parcels this week, he says.

John says one of the stand-out games is a three metre by 1.5-metre race track with volcanoes and dragons.

Tauranga Foodbank manager Nicki Goodwin says she is over the moon about the ongoing board game donations from the Mount Maunganui company.

“It just puts a smile on my face to be perfectly honest with you, it’s just one of those things you

can’t turn down.”

The families will be so happy to find something in the parcels especially for the kids, she says.

“We are delivering quite a few food parcels these days - and the kids get so excited when they see the boxes of food arrive.

“We can only imagine how excited they are going to be when they see something in there just for them.”

Nicky urges anyone in need to approach the Tauranga Foodbank for support.

“The message we are trying to get out there now is that it is quite painless for people to approach us and use our services.

“Don’t be afraid to email us or pick up the phone - it won’t be anywhere near as traumatic as you think.”

She says they are gearing up for a busy winter at the foodbank, as it is likely more people start to struggle financially.

“We are just trying to make sure we are prepared for a greater number of clients. The reality is that there is going to be fewer jobs.

“We want to reassure people that we are here, and we provide good, nutritious food that can really help them out.”

Textiles Alive has also partnered with Snood New Zealand to donate free snoods to all volunteers at the Tauranga Foodbank. The multifunctional headwear works to keep people warm and can act as a facemask alternative, says John.

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Keeping people in work Last week I talked about regional optimism for the Western Bay of Plenty’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 recession.

I also highlighted the importance of government stimulus in that recovery, which I will expand on this week because it means a lot for our recovery prospects.

Importantly there’s also a link between local and central government that needs to be recognised.

The reason we need strong government investment is simple – it’s done to provide jobs. This is essential because we will likely lose about 5000-7000 jobs in the Western Bay economy over the next six months, which is 5-7 per cent of our local workforce.

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from nowhere though. It will require that we have projects that are ready to go, make strategic sense and crucially, are well supported locally.

Local support

Retaining jobs is critical in a recession because it helps to reduce the secondary effects of the shock – we want people to be able to keep paying the rent, mortgage and spending locally.

To do that and to cushion the effects of the downturn, we need government infrastructure investment. If we get a good amount of government investment (in the range of $500m) we could keep the unemployment rate to a poor but manageable level in the Western Bay, sub-10 per cent - much better than what we might be looking at otherwise.

Gaining government investment isn’t going to come

For the first two we mount a good case. There are plenty of sizeable infrastructure projects that can be acted on quickly. Local support effectively means maintaining local government income (via rates) to help pay for an investment programme.

This presents a problem for local councils that are up at their debt limits.

Undoubtably this will be a point of contention. Some see keeping rates at a zero increase as a way to help out our community in a time of need. In isolation that’s probably not unreasonable – some people clearly are doing it tough at the moment.

If we’re to take the perspective that jobs are most important for community prosperity and wellbeing, then a wider view needs to be taken – we must do what we can to ensure we maintain and increase investment in the region.

We do this for the simple reason that keeping as many people in work is the most important thing we can do for all our community at the moment.

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The ins and outs of working a public holiday Rules vary depending on whether the public holiday falls on a day you usually work on and if your employment agreement requires you to work on a public holiday.

If you were employed specifically to work on public holidays, then you are entitled to be paid at least time and a half for the hours you work (but you aren’t entitled to an alternative paid day off unless this is something that you and your employer have agreed to).

If you were not employed to just work on public holidays and your employer requires you to work on a public holiday that falls on a day you would not otherwise work on, you are entitled to time

and a half for those hours but are not entitled to an alternative holiday (unless this is something that you and your employer have agreed to).

If you were not employed just to work on public holidays, and your employer requires you to work on a public holiday that falls on a day you would otherwise work on, your employer must pay you at least time-and-a-half for each hour of work plus give you an alternative paid day off at a later date.

The alternative holiday (also called a ‘day off in lieu’) must be a whole day, even if you only worked on part of the public holiday.

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Rugby teams prepare for return to training Community rugby is taking a step closer to getting back on the field, with the relaxing of gathering numbers from 10 to 100 to take effect from midday today (May 29).

Once clubs have completed their Return to Training COVID-19 Safety Plan, their teams can start training.

This is phase two - Commence trainings - of Bay of Plenty Rugby Union’s three phased return to play plan.

“A number of our clubs have worked really hard to prepare for getting their teams ready to train,” says community rugby manager Pat Rae. “Some have submitted their ‘Return To Training’ safety plans and have hygiene protocols and a contact tracing system ready to go.”

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Coach development manager Kyle McLean and Steamers strength and conditioning coach Thomas Stebbing presented an online workshop for coaches recently and Stebbing has designed a generic training programme with video tutorials for use by the players.

The loosening of gathering numbers by the Government to 100 now provides all competition committees with the final piece of the puzzle that they need to formulate their competitions for all of our community rugby teams.

“Our various competitions and draws should be able to be locked in over the next couple of weeks, giving more clarity to all of our stakeholders on start dates and season lengths.”

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Building business capability vital to supporting local businesses

esses in s u b a g n a r u Ta her… right people to rethink t e g o t d n a t s their business position er.

More than $1million of business support vouchers have been distributed to Bay of Plenty businesses during Alert Levels 3 and 4, as part of the Regional Business Partner Network.

and adapt quickly for the...by joining the Chamb ever-changing world that COVID-19 has created,” Join Tauranga Chamber members like Julie Hayes from BEENZ, Katikati says Tauranga Chamber of Commerce CEO Matt Cowley.

While the initial COVID19 Business Advisory Fund has been fully allocated, the Join the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce and become part of a connected and RBP programme is a service committed business community that supports our region to grow and prosper.

The RBP – which is that the Chamber offers Tauranga Chamber of Commerce For more details visit www.tauranga.org.nz facilitated by the Tauranga year-round and can assist CEO Matt Cowley.

Chamber of Commerce – businesses of all sizes and connects businesses with local expert advice, resources stages – from establishing through to exporting. and training, to build their business capability.

It is just one of the ways that the Chamber provides As part of the RBP’s suite of support services, eligible assistance to local businesses, to ensure they have the businesses could apply to have their capability support tools and resources they need to survive and thrive. and training fully funded through the Government’s FREE DENTURE “Our role is to help businesses overcome the barriers COVID-19 Business Advisory Fund. and challenges they face,” says Matt.

The fund was established to upskill business owners CONSULTATIONS “This could be achieved through stronger policies and managers as they navigated through key issues and procedures, improving staff skills and retention, during the COVID-19 pandemic. or rethinking their marketing strategy to connect with “The funding provided a much-needed lifeline FREE HEARING for some businesses by connecting them with the customers effectively.”

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Mount lifeguards pull off ‘rescue of the month’ Volunteer Surf Lifeguards from Mount Maunganui are being praised for their involvement in the delicate and careful rescue of a seriously injured jet skier near Matakana Island on March 8.

The rescue happened 800 metres

from shore and because of the man’s injuries it took the Surf Lifeguards 45 minutes to get him back to land.

Their efforts earned them first place in BP Rescue of the Month.

The jet skier suffered injuries after

an accident near Matakana Island.

The tricky rescue required a jet ski towing a spinal board with the patient on it, an IRB and a helicopter.

The rescued man was later cleared of serious spinal damage.

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GOLD, OLD COINS, WAR MEDALS,

OLD BANKNOTES AND VINTAGE WATCHES DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THE ABOVE? HAVE YOU HAD A GOOD SORT OUT DURING LOCKDOWN? THEN ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS… • • • • • • • • •

Shouldn’t I be selling now at these extremely high NZ gold prices?

Now that I’ve sorted them do I need to keep them?

Will the kids or grandchildren really want or appreciate them?

Isn’t the money better off in my pocket?

Will the museum want them considering how much they already have in storage?

Will the burglars get them?

Will they be safe in an earthquake or other disaster?

Do I have the expertise to sell them myself on the Internet?

Shall I give the items away or give them the money instead?

YOU KNOW THE ANSWERS – WE WANT TO BUY – SO CASH IN NOW!

Anthony Grant from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. will be visiting Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty next week on a buying trip for the company. See the page opposite for a full list of venues.

He is very keen to purchase a wide range of collectables, especially the following items:

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Old Gold • Old Banknotes War Medals • Old Coins Vintage Watches • Military Badges Maori & Pacific Artefacts Pre 1920s Postcards (collections and accumulations)

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Up front with customers Professional attention Confidential one on one service Immediate payment, no waiting No commission or hidden fees

WHY DEAL WITH AMATEURS WHEN YOU CAN DEAL WITH A PROFESSIONAL

John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd T: 04 232 9832 E: info@bertrand.co.nz PO Box 323, Wellington 6140

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OUR BUYERS ARE IN TAURANGA AND THE BAY OF PLENTY NEXT WEEK OLD GOLD

WAR MEDALS New Zealand (Maori) Wars (Virtutis Honor) – paying from $300 Boer War (South Africa) to NZMR – paying from $200 WWI Trio to NZEF – paying from $200 WWI Pair to NZEF – paying from $100 WWI Single Medals to NZEF – paying $30 each WWI Memorial Plaque to NZ’er – paying from $80 ($150 with named medals) *Please note WWI medals to British Units are bought at lower prices.* WWII SINGLE MEDALS AND STARS 1939-45 Star – paying $15 Africa Star – paying $25 Italy Star – paying $25 Pacific Star – paying $50 Burma Star – paying $25 Atlantic Star – paying $50 France & Germany Star – paying $30 Air Crew Europe Star – paying $150 New Zealand War Service Medal – paying $50 British War Medal – paying $10 Defence Medal – paying $20 New Zealand Memorial Cross – paying from $150 Military Medal (MM) (for Bravery in the Field) WWI Single named to a NZ’er – minimum $700 (in a named group – from $1,000) WWII Single named to a NZ’er – minimum $1,000 (in a group with paperwork – from $1,500) Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) WWI Single named to a NZ’er – minimum $1,000 (in a named group – from $1,500) WWII Single named to a NZ’er minimum $1,500 (in a group with paperwork – from $2,000) Military Cross (MC) Singles – paying from $500 (In a group to a NZ’er with paperwork – paying from $1,000) Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) Singles – paying from $1,000 (WWII to a NZ’er with paperwork – minimum $1,500) *Please note all prices are for un-damaged and complete full sized medals, with un-altered original naming* OTHER WORLD MEDALS NEEDED INCLUDING BRITISH, AUSTRALIAN AND ALL FOREIGN COUNTRIES. MILITARY BADGES ALL COUNTRIES, ALL ERAS, ALL NEEDED—ANY QUANTITY

VINTAGE POCKET & WRIST WATCHES

Collectable Brands Gents Wrist and Pocket Watches – Rolex, Omega, IWC, Patek Philippe, Breitling, Tudor, Jaeger Le Coultre.

All wanted, in any condition, going or not.

Gold & Silver Pocket Watches Chiming or Moon Phase Pocket Watches Novelty Pocket Watches MOST OTHER NON-COLLECTABLE BRAND MECHANICAL WATCHES ACCEPTED, BUT FOR PARTS VALUE ONLY (no quartz or battery operated watches, please)

PRE 1920’s PICTURE POSTCARDS

WHOLE COLLECTIONS, IN ALBUMS OR ACCUMULATIONS WANTED STAMPS AND POSTAL HISTORY

CASH IN NOW Unwanted Jewellery, Gold Racing & Trophy Cups, Broken Rings, Gold Chains, Gold Watch Cases, Alluvial (river) Gold, Dental Gold, Gold Coins, etc.

Also Scrap Silver (but no EPNS please).

ANY QUANTITY - ANY CONDITION

COINS

WE BUY ALL COINS ESPECIALLY WANTED New Zealand silver coins up to 1946 Australian silver coins up to 1963 English silver coins up to 1946 We will pay (for the above silver coins) at least: $2.50 for a halfcrown, $2 for a florin (two shillings), $1.00 for a shilling, 50 cents for a sixpence, 25 cents for a threepence Higher prices paid for larger quantities New Zealand coins from 1947 onwards also purchased but only at 50% of face value (No pennies or halfpennies, please) ANY CONDITION – ANY QUANTITY New Zealand 1935 “Waitangi” Crown – paying from $4,000 New Zealand 1949 Crown – paying from $10 New Zealand 1953 Crown – paying from $3 New Zealand 1940 “ Centennial” Halfcrown – paying from $8 New Zealand 1935 threepence – paying from $80 Gold Sovereigns – paying from $500 Gold Half Sovereigns – paying from $250 (but note: prices are for un-damaged and un-cleaned coins) WORLD COIN ACCUMULATIONS – ANY ERA, ANY QUANTITY. WHOLE COLLECTIONS, ESTATES AND ACCUMULATIONS OUR SPECIALITY. 1 to 10,000 items

BANKNOTES

New Zealand Individual “Trading Banks” – Notes dated 1932 or before: Ten Shillings – minimum $300 One Pound – minimum $300 Five Pounds – minimum $800 Ten Pounds – minimum $2,000 Twenty Pounds – minimum $4,000 Fifty Pounds – minimum $10,000 One Hundred Pounds – minimum $15,000 New Zealand “Reserve Bank” – Notes dated 1st August 1934 (1933): Ten Shillings – minimum $60 One Pound – minimum $50 Five Pounds – minimum $120 Fifty Pounds – minimum $4,000 New Zealand “Reserve Bank” – Notes undated: Ten Shillings – paying from $4 One Pound – paying from $4 Five Pounds – paying from $15 Ten Pounds – paying from $40 Fifty Pounds – paying from $1,000 *Please be aware that all prices are for un-damaged notes without tears, holes or rust spots. Damaged notes will be purchased at a discount* ALL WORLD BANKNOTES WANTED COLLECTIONS AND ACCUMULATIONS

WE ALSO NEED:

• New Zealand and World Medals, Medallions and Badges – including Agricultural, Horticultural, Exhibitions, Royal Humane Society, Jubilees, School, Military, Exploration, Scientific, Political, Public Service • Police and Fire Brigade Medals • Polar Medals • Military Badges • Gold Fob Medals to WWI Returning Soldiers • Tokens • Old Fountain Pens • Old Postal Notes and Money Orders • Maori & Pacific Artefacts • Vintage Film Cameras

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Tues 2 June

Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Road

9 am to 12 noon

TAURANGA

Tues 2 June

Baycourt Theatre Terrace Room, 38 Durham Street

1 pm to 4 pm

MATUA

Wed 3 June

Matua Community Hall, 110 Levers Road

9.30 am to 12 noon

BETHLEHEM

Wed 3 June

Bethlehem Community Hall, 239 State Highway 2

1 pm to 4 pm

PAPAMOA

Thurs 4 June

Mako Room, Papamoa Library & Community Centre, 15 Gravatt Road

9 am to 1 pm

WELCOME BAY

Thurs 4 June

Welcome Bay Community Hall, 250 Welcome Bay Road

2 pm to 4 pm

KATIKATI

Fri 5 June

War Memorial Hall Lounge, 29 Main Road

9 am to 12 noon

GREERTON

Fri 5 June

Greerton Community Hall, 1263 Cameron Road

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Please note: Suitable ID is required if you wish to sell any items.

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Safe and secure at Bob Owens Kathie Weir was thoroughly embracing her new life at Bob Owens Retirement Village, having just moved into her serviced apartment in December.

A fan of arts and crafts, the retired teacher happily helped out with creative activities and also enjoyed going along to the daily ‘news and views’ sessions to discuss the world’s events.

“That’s where we picked up the news on this virus and one could soon tell we were going to get affected here in New Zealand,” says Kathie, 77, who suffered mild effects from polio during an outbreak when she was five.

It didn’t take long for Ryman Healthcare, who operate Bob Owens, to react, with screening of visitors who had travelled overseas set up in all of its villages from late January.

Security guards were then put on the gate and from March 16 all visits to the village were stopped apart from those deemed essential.

“I think because I remember the polio outbreak in 1948 it resonated with me. When you get to my age you accept what’s happening and know one has to do certain things,” she says.

For Kathie, who had only sold her house on Devonport Road a matter of weeks earlier, the timing was particularly pertinent.

“If I had stayed at Devonport Road I may have become scared but here I felt very

safe,” says Kathie, who left Auckland for the Bay of Plenty 10 years ago.

“Because of everything that Ryman has done I think we have all felt very safe and secure, everyone has been marvellous. Having the security guards there gave me real peace of mind.”

Assisted living in a serviced apartment comes with a main meal of the day; Ryman also supplied any additional meals required by serviced apartment residents plus a weekly delivery of bread, milk and biscuits and morning and afternoon tea every day.

All residents also received a giftbox of pantry staples, twice weekly Bidfood grocery orders and a weekly Happy Hour in a Bag was supplied – totalling an impressive 9,000 Bidfood orders and 56,000 Happy Hour bags across the country.

“With our being in isolation, the luxuries were lovely.

Receiving those was a real boon for everyone. I think everyone looked forward to it and appreciated it and it was so heart-warming that they cared for us to do that,” says Kathie.

“The staff would also serve us our meals in our rooms and they were so nice to us and would stop and have a wee chat to see how we were doing.

They were always so friendly and happy.”

It was a relief for her brother who lives in Auckland that his little sister was in good hands.

Kathie’s fears eased by Ryman Healthcare.

“He was very happy I was being looked after,” says Kathie, who got the chance to do Zoom calls with him with some help from staff.

A big challenge was finding things to do since all the usual activities were off the cards but as a self-described ‘crossword freak’, Kathie made the most of the opportunity to do her daily puzzles or she would read a book. For a change of scene she would enjoy walks in the sunshine around the ‘absolutely beautiful’ grounds or just stand up and look out the window at the beautiful view of the hills.

As the alert levels have gradually lifted, Kathie has been thrilled to resume some more activities.

“We can now have morning and afternoon tea in the dining room but with the staff attending to our needs and there’s lots of social interaction and laughing which is good to see again.

“We also did our exercises in the atrium while observing social distancing. A lot of us were on our balconies looking down and it was really good music for us to move to – great for our body and our minds,” she says.

While she hopes to soon resume the news and views sessions, Scrabble games and more craft activities, the much-anticipated return of her weekly visits from her dear friends and their dog proved to be a real thrill.

“Beth usually picks me up once a week. We go out for coffee in the appropriate places and that has been just delightful!”

Sales advisor Jan would love to welcome you and a family member to visit the village and view the available apartments.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind guarantees provide a little certainty in your retirement. Our affordable base weekly fee is fixed for life*, the deferred management fee is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest around, and villages provide independent and assisted living, plus a range of care options. It’s just some of the ways we’re pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation. *Some conditions apply

Superbly located close to the Bethlehem town centre, Bob Owens Village is named in honour of a pioneering New Zealander who set the standard for others to follow.

Call Jan for more details.

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Te Puke farmer Andre Meier with stock on his current job.

Calving is not the easiest of times on-farm.

But if you’re up against it, Te Puke farmer Andre Meier says having clear systems, multi-skilled and self-motivated staff is key.

And he’d know. Andre is 2020’s Bay of Plenty Dairy Manager of the Year and Te Puke Young Farmers Club president. He had a nightmare situation unfold before spring calving last season.

The 30-year-old farm manager on Ao Marama Farms’ 250ha Te Puke farm had multiple staff injuries as calving approached.

At the time he was managing the 800-cow farm on Bush Rd he’d worked on for seven seasons, and also overseeing a 350-cow farm on Allport Rd. “My manager, Lindsay Williams, at Allport Rd broke his ankle a week before calving. Ao Marama Farms owners went to Allport Rd and I stayed at Bush Rd with three young guys.”

Then, in August, a staff member hurt his shoulder in a bike accident.

“That afternoon the other guys, who were brothers, came to me and said: ‘We realise we’re going to have do more work now, so we’re leaving as well’.”

So Andre’s calving workforce went from three to zero.

“I rang up the farm owners and they decided – because they’d put Allport Rd on Once-A-Day milking – that they’d give the 800-cow farm the opportunity to go OAD as well.”

Andre also asked semi-retired farmer, Steve Dobbs, to help him for Bush Rd’s

calving season. “Between the two of us we pushed through the whole calving season and got the best mating performance in the Te Puke district.”

Andre says they were extremely busy for the first three weeks but with good systems in place, everything worked out.

He says delegation is key.

“All staff should be upskilled as quickly as possible so anyone can do a job.”

After the busy period Andre and Steve eased up so they could recoup from the big workload.

“Especially after mating, you can nearly run the farm as a one-man show if you really have to. So you can run it with two people, but with the second person knocked off at 9am sort of thing.”

Andre says his staff are efficient so if they finish four-hour task in three hours, it is their gain.

“I don’t throw him another job. He can knock off.

“We don’t muck around here; we get it done.”

Once a day milking has meant an improvement in animal health, mating and staff morale and less stress on staff. Because the farm is steep, cows have kept condition on with OAD. “This year our six-week in-calf rate is 76 per cent with an eight per cent empty rate – with no intervention used at all,” says Andre.

Merle Cave Calving can be a stressful time on-farm but Andre Meier says having fine-tuned, clear systems in place is crucial.

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More fire power with Power Farming Capital Tractors is the longest-established tractor dealer in the Bay of Plenty and is now opening its doors on a new joint venture with Power Farming.

Sales manager Owen Jessop and Reg Hedges.

Reg Hedges is now the proud dealer principal of Power Farming Bay of Plenty, which cements its strong association over five years with the New Zealand-owned and operated organisation.

The new joint venture means that continuity, consistency and class of service will be better than ever now for customers, and the services and gear available in the Bay of Plenty area from Waihi in the north to Opotiki in the south will increase.

In addition to the well-known Deutz-Fahr and Kioti tractors, Power Farming Bay of Plenty will expand the range of available products to include other world famous farming equipment manufacturers such as Kverneland, Maschio, McHale, Merlo, Jaylor and Aitchison to name a few.

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Owen has worked extensively across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions, and has considerable agricultural experience with a technical background and huge passion for the industry.

The solid base of Capital Tractors, with the added fire power of Power Farming means they will be in a stronger position than ever, with service and parts teams, both in the workshop and in the field across Bay of Plenty – and, of course, there is the support from Power Farming headquarters “just over the hill” in Morrinsville.

It was Power Farming owner Keith Maber, who named the business Capital Tractors all those years ago, so in a sense the business has been close to the Power Farming family. And so, a Power Farming Bay of Plenty presence is in line with both the company’s history and its future.

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Moving day all go!

Moving Day is going ahead on June 1 – regardless of what COVID-19 alert level New Zealand is in, says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.

Damien, who made the announcement on April 22, describes the Kiwi farming tradition, where farmers move at the beginning of the dairy season to start new contracts, as “vital”.

“This annual movement is a critical part of the dairy industry – an industry that contributes more than $18 billion per year in exports to our economy, and provides jobs for around 46,000 people in our rural communities,” says the Minister.

“Since the Alert Level 4 lockdown was announced, and dairy farming was deemed an essential service, the Government has been committed to finding a way to enable it to proceed.”

The Minister says his government has been working with sector leaders from organisations including DairyNZ, Fonterra, Federated Farmers and FMG to

find solutions that work for those in the sector and protect the economy, without jeopardising anyone’s health and safety.

“MPI then worked with the Ministry of Health and MBIE and found solutions that allow Moving Day to proceed under any alert level.”

Who is allowed to assist with the move depends on what alert level the country is in come June 1.

In Alert Level 3 and 4, DairyNZ advised that farmers would only be able rely on their bubble and businesses with formal health and safety regulations, such as movers and cleaners, to assist.

Now that New Zealand is in Alert Level 2 family and friends are allowed to help – but they need to follow social distancing and good hygiene practices as much as possible.

While DairyNZ is still working with MPI to confirm what businesses can be used in different alert levels, they encourage famers to book movers and cleaners and prepare to transfer stock.

The announcement gives thousands of dairy

farmers peace of mind, says DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle.

“Moving Day is a key time in the dairy calendar, so it’s great that a solution has been secured with Government. It means we’ll move into the next dairy season in a way that keeps them and the public as safe as possible,” says Tim. “Industry groups will be providing further guidance and information to support dairy farmers who are shifting this season, including

ensuring their moves are safe and within their bubbles.”

Kiwi farmers are no strangers to disease eradication programmes with strict movement controls, says Damien.

“There were already really strong precautions in place around Moving Day as a result of the Mycoplasma bovis Programme.

“This gives me confidence that farmers will apply very careful behaviour to Moving Day.” MacKenzie Dyer

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These exemptions mean people don’t need to go down to their local council for building consents for common, low-risk building work.

Most of these new exemptions are expected to take effect in August this year.

Before starting any exempt work, it’s important to follow the Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment guidelines the right way.

New exemptions include the following: Single storey detached buildings such as sleepouts, sheds and greenhouses will be exempt if they are kitset or prefab buildings with a maximum floor area of 3

square metres and the manufacturer or supplier has had the designs carried out or reviewed by a chartered professional engineer, they also will be exempt if the maximum floor area does not exceed 30 square metre and a licensed building practitioner has carried out or supervised design and construction.

Ground mounted solar array panels – these will be exempt in both urban and rural zones where panels up to 20 square metres can be built without the help of a professional, in urban zones where panels up to 40 square metres have been designed or carried out or reviewed by a chartered professional engineer and in rural zones the exemption is for panels of any size which can be built without the help of a professional.

Carports – will be exempt up to 40 square metres and where the design has been carried out or reviewed by a chartered professional engineer or where a licensed building practitioner has carried out or supervised the design.

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Installing perfect blinds for any purpose There’s a blind to suit every purpose, so if you’re looking to keep out the winter chill or add some privacy to your home, the team at Caleys Blinds can help give expert advice on the best solution for blinds or shutters in your home.

If you are wanting to deal with and support a local Tauranga blind manufacturer, Caleys Blinds is the place to go.

“From the time you give us a call to organise a free measure and quote ‘till your blinds are installed, you will get expert advice throughout the process,” says Caleys Blinds commercial sales manager Lisa Pepper.

And they can be flexible with appointment times, she says.

“Here at Caleys we are experts in our field of window coverings and lov guiding you through fabric and colour choice. We take pride in being chosen to help with the finishing touches fo your home. If your home is still in the build stage, we often help customers with quoting from house plans,” says Lisa.

All of Caleys Blinds and Shutters are

throughout the BOP region, the Waikato or to the bach on the Coromandel.

“Call us now for an appointment time.”

The team at Caleys Blinds can help you get the perfect blinds for your home.

custom made for your windows and their roller blinds come with a comprehensive 10 year warranty.

“We can help with all types of blinds including roller blinds, composite Venetians, aluminum Venetians, wooden Venetians, vision blinds, honeycomb blinds, vertical blinds and shutters,” says Lisa.

“Motorisation is now a common add on to our roller blind offering. If you want to operate your blinds from an app on your phone, we can help with that too!”

Why run the risk of ordering blinds online with your own measures, only to find out that the blinds don’t fit or are th wrong colour? Caleys Blinds service extends

Illegal plumbing costs $7k in fines and reparatio Property owners are again being warned not to fall into the trap of using unlicensed people to conduct restricted sanitary plumbing work on renovation projects.

Earlier this week in the Wellington District Court, a man was convicted and fined $2625 for carrying out unauthorised sanitary plumbing work and fined a further $2625 for employing another to do unauthorised sanitary plumbing. He was also issued with a reparation order to be paid of $2184.

Sanitary plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying are regulated industries in New Zealand, and it is illegal to do this restricted work unless authorised by the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board.

The risks are high - and you may be invalidating your insurance policy. Unauthorised restricted sanitary plumbing work carries a maximum fine of $10,000 The PGDB is the statutory body which regulates the trades to ensure those providing these services are competent and safe.

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Get the best from your heat pump Energy Services in Tauranga Nobody can deny that it’s cooling down at recommends cleaning your heat pump the moment and some days you simply need regularly in order to maintain the most to warm up. energy efficient use

“A cleaned unit is also healthier for you and your family,” says Energy Services’ sales manager Andrew Stockman.

Regular maintenance also forms part of the owner’s responsibility under the manufacturer’s warranty, which is normally between five and six years Energy Services offer a full service for $96.60 including GST, and each additional unit at the same property is $48.30 – half price.

This service includes the cleaning and sanitising of an indoor unit, filters and coils behind – these are often clogged

with dust, pollen and anything else that’s in the air) helping with cleaner air being circulated – cleaning and de-greasing of the outdoor unit and coils, removal of any plants or foliage that may affect the unit’s performance, checking the operation of the remote and replacing batteries if needed and checking of indoor and outdoor drains for blockages.

The service also verifies adequate airflow, checks for refrigerant leaks and includes an inspection and treatment, if necessary, for insect and rodent damage – both can end up doing a lot of damage if not treated correctly. They’ll Gabi Wood. also check for any signs of rust.

They inspect all operation of the unit and verify correct electric control, making sure that heating is locked out when the thermostat calls for cooling and vice versa, and verify correct thermostat operation.

If this sounds like something you could do with, call Gabi Wood at Air Con Tauranga on: 07 578 4334 or: 027 4222435 or email: service@aircontauranga.co.nz

Housing opportunity for youth This winter young Kiwis will have the best opportunity to get on the housing ladder in more than a decade, says Derryn Mayne, owner of Century 21 New Zealand.

"Rents may have been frozen and there’s more choice for tenants with the likes of many Airbnbs now long-term rentals. However, rents are likely to stay relatively high when compared to the falling cost of servicing a mortgage for those renters living outside our international tourism destinations or downtown Auckland," says Derryn.

With many interest rates now well below three percent, and with the Reserve Bank scrapping its mortgage loan-to-value ratio restrictions, lower deposits are now required to secure a mortgage and ongoing repayments have never been cheaper.

"Banks will still be tough when assessing loan applications and people’s ongoing ability to service a mortgage, but when all this starts settling down and property valuations become clearer, you’ll see banks more willing to take on new lending," she says.

The Century 21 boss says prospective first-home buyers with good job security or a couple who are both working, should seriously consider this winter as a good time to take the home

ownership plunge.

"Next-home buyers have a natural inclination to market their homes in summer. However, the season is irrelevant for first-home buyers, and both buyers and vendors should now seriously consider that fact.

“First-home buyers don’t have to worry about selling their property first, they can secure pre-approval for a loan, then buy. It’s a powerful proposition."

She says this winter may also prove a prudent time for first-home buyers to purchase, as house prices might rebound sooner than expected.

"Commentators agree that real estate will take some kind a hit, but equally there’s debate on how far away the recovery is. Also, different parts of the country will be impacted differently.

"Rental incomes and property values are vulnerable in areas like those heavily dependent on international tourism or foreign students. In saying that, if domestic tourism rallies, an Australasian travel bubble is opened, and our export education sector is salvaged, then the likes of downtown Auckland and Queenstown may fare better than anticipated," she says.

Derryn says as well as strong first home buyer interest, Century 21 salespeople are reporting plenty of nexthome buyers, eyeing a bigger or better home, and keen to take advantage of record low interest rates and vendors increasingly willing to negotiate.

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Interior and exterior painting professionals

The team at Specalized Painting will get your home looking fantastic.

If your home is in need of some freshening up, the team at Specalized Painting are ready to help.

The locally-owned and operated company is well-established with a

“We will exceed your expectations – from the free quote to the completed team of experienced painters and plasterers that are setting the work,” says Shane.

To find out about the range of services that Specialized Painting can offer you, standard across the Bay of Plenty. phone: 021 278 6619 or visit: www.specalizedpainting.co.nz “We have a strong reputation for great service and a team of professional tradesmen,” says Specalized Painting’s Shane Dudson.

Operating throughout the Bay of Plenty, they offer many services to modernise and improve the visual appeal of your home.

For all your exterior plastering and re-paints, they have the experience and technical expertise to ensure the correct repairs are carried out and that the right paint is used and they strive to minimise interruptions to your home life.

Specialized Painting’s services include exterior and interior painting and plastering, plaster repairs prior to painting, house washing and more.

Auction achieves good results despite COVID Twenty-four out of 30 properties that Property Brokers took to market, sold for good prices under the hammer at the recent Project Gisborne Auction Event.

This year’s Project Gisborne was seen as the first real test of buyer activity and property prices since the COVID-19 lockdown.

Now in its sixth year, Project Gisborne is renowned for being an enormously successful auction and these recent results did not disappoint.

"It was an amazing event for the Tairawhiti region, after a period of uncertainty coming out of the COVID-19 lockdown there were lots of questions around whether the event should go ahead," says Hawke's Bay and Gisborne regional manager Joe Snee.

"On the day we marketed 30 properties and 24 sold under the hammer. That is an 80 per cent clearance rate! With an additional three under contract and the properties on the day selling on average +51 per cent of RV, it is a good illustration of where the Gisborne market sits post- COVID-19. A total value of $12,487,000.000 was sold on the day."

With the whole country looking for some indication around how the property market is going to respond to post COVID-19 conditions, the early indicators are looking very promising. If the Project Gisborne auction results are anything to go by, it looks like the removal of restrictions on real estate agencies and buyer-friendly bank activity, such as low-interest rates and removal of LVR restrictions, could kick-start the market to levels above where they were pre lockdown.

Saturday’s auctioneer Guy Mordaunt says an 80 per

cent clearance rate is a huge number in any market and is higher than the last Project Gisborne in February.

"Prices were strong and are following the trend across the country of an upward lift since March.

“Properties sold across the entire range from an investment at $188,000 through to $1,100,000 and everything in between."

"I've called hundreds of auctions and the activity that day was as busy as I've ever seen it. People have had their life put on hold and are keen to move on to the next stage. There were a lot of happy people in Gisborne on Saturday night!"

Property Brokers CEO Bill Highet says provincial New Zealand still has an incredible shortage of property on the market and strong interest both locally and from the big centres.

"The results that we are seeing in Gisborne are a good representation of what we are seeing across our 70 locations across provincial New Zealand. The average sale price has actually increased by 1 per cent since entering level two when compared to the near-record levels in the four weeks prior to Lockdown. Sales volume is still down, but we are seeing growth almost double week on week.”

Guy says it was a quite different type of auction room for Project Gisborne as it was set for social distancing.

"Only buyers and vendors were allowed in for each auction block with spectators watching from outside.

“At the end of each session, the room needed to be cleared and was cleaned and disinfected. It didn't deter the buyers from showing up and bidding strongly."

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Doing contact tracing the right way Non-retail businesses and services need to make sure they are Even though New Zealand seems to be on still recording the details of people’s movements on their premises, top of its COVID-19 case numbers, contact including all employees, visitors and customers. People should be tracing is still important. kept apart by one metre where practical.

Retail businesses do not need to keep a record of customers. This includes shopping malls, supermarkets, marketplaces, takeaway food and retail stores.

These businesses must, however, keep a record of employees and any visitors such as maintenance workers or suppliers. Retail businesses also need to aim to keep customers two metres apart at all times where practical.

Contact tracing registers must include people’s full name, phone number or email address, residential address, date of entering the premises and the time they entered and exited.

There are a number of ways to do this – from a paper register to using an app.

If businesses are using a paper register, it is suggested that a staff member takes down details, a cover is used to conceal

previous entries and the register is kept in a place where staff can keep an eye on it.

The Ministry of Health has created a tracing app called ‘NZ COVID Tracer’.

This works by people scanning a QR code on a poster at participating businesses.

Whenever you collect personal information, such as contact details, this information needs to be treated with care and kept safe.

Contact tracing registers must be kept secure for two months, after this they must be destroyed.

Registers should only be shared with the Ministry of Health or DHBs. Information collected on these registers cannot be used for any other purpose, such as marketing or customer surveys.

To create your own poster and QR code, to download contact tracing registers, or for more information on contact tracing, visit: www.covid19.govt.nz/businesses-and-employees

Increased numbers for gatherings Now that New Zealand is in Level 2 and the daily COVID-19 numbers seem to be staying steady, gatherings of up to 100 will be allowed from 12 noon on May 29.

This new limit opens up a number of social gatherings that have been on hold for the past two months, including weddings, funerals, tangihanga, church services, social events and much more.

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However there are still suggested guidelines for gatherings of any size.

These include maintaining healthy hygiene standards such as washing hands, using hand sanitiser, staying home if you are unwell and maintaining distance where possible.

Gatherings of up to 100 people will still need to meet existing record-keeping

requirements for contact tracing.

This move also opens the door for community sports events.

Sporting codes are expecting to work on further guidance alongside Sport NZ soon.

Cabinet will review these new settings of Alert Level 2 on June 8 and have agreed that no later than June 22 they will consider the move down to Alert Level 1.

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Payment available for those who have lost jobs The scheme is very similar to the Job Loss Cover payment introduced by the previous Government during the Canterbury earthquakes and has a number of similarities to the ReStart package for workers who lost their jobs in the Global Financial Crisis.

Grant says work is underway on the possibility of a more permanent unemployment insurance scheme in New Zealand. The Future of Work Ministers group has commissioned the work following a request from Business New Zealand and the Council of Trade Unions.

If you or someone you know lost employment as a result of COVID-19, there will be a relief payment coming in the near future.

The Government announced the COVID-19 Income Relief Payment earlier this week with the intention of softening the blow of sudden unemployment and helping to minimise disruption as people search for new employment.

This payment will be available from June 8 to anyone who has lost their job as a result of COVID-19 since March 1. It’ll be available for 12 weeks and will pay $490 a week to those who lost full-time work and $250 a week for those who lost part-time work.

This payment will not be taxed.

This payment was released alongside a wider work programme on possible future employment insurance as we rebuild our economy in a way that supports workers and businesses together.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the payment

acknowledges that the global economy is facing a ‘one-in-100-year’ recession, which is impacting on New Zealand and supports the Government’s priority of protecting jobs where possible and supporting workers back into jobs where necessary.

“The Government’s priority is making sure people are in work and able to find new work if their job has been impacted by COVID. That’s why we made a $1.6 billion investment in the Budget to help people retrain. The Budget also invested to create practical jobs for New Zealanders through environmental work, construction and infrastructure. This payment will help Kiwis as they make these transitions.

“We’ve always acknowledged that we won’t be able to save every job or every business and we have not hidden the fact that this is a global economic crisis and things are likely to get worse. But the Government is investing to cushion the blow on households and businesses to make sure we’re in the best position to respond, recover and rebuild,” Grant says.

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Demand for trans-Tasman travel soars Research conducted in both New Zealand and Australia by leading market research agency Opinion Compare shows the desire of both countries to travel to respective countries is surging.

Australia if restrictions were lifted, while in Australia, a similar percentage of the adult population (43 per cent) shared the same sentiment.

An online survey of nationally representative samples in both countries (522 in New Zealand and 504 in Australia) showed high intention and desire for TransTasman travel.

In New Zealand, 47 per cent of the adult population said they were likely to visit Top of the list for Kiwis

by Australian State, was Queensland, followed by New South Wales and Victoria, with the following destinations the 15 most popular of those likely to travel to Australia 1 - Sydney - 38 per cent 2 - Gold Coast - 36 per cent 3 - Melbourne - 32 per cent 4 - Brisbane - 24 per cent 5 - Sunshine Coast - 23 per cent 6 - Perth - 13 per cent 7 - Blue Mountains - 9 per cent 8 - Adelaide - 8 per cent 9 - Far North Coast e.g. Byron Bay/Ballina 7 per cent 10 - Great Ocean Road - 7 per cent 11 - Port Douglas - 7 per cent 12 - Hobart - 7 per cent 13 - Cairns - 6 per cent 14 - Yarra Valley e.g. wineries - 6 per cent 15 - Mornington Peninsula - 5 per cent In Australia, on the other side of the Tasman, the top destinations Australians were wanting to visit in New Zealand were: 1 - Auckland - 46 per cent

2 - Christchurch - 35 per cent 3 - Wellington - 34 per cent 4 - Queenstown - 33 per cent 5 - Bay of Islands - 21 per cent 6 - Rotorua - 21 per cent 7 - Milford Sound - 20 per cent 8 - Lake Taupo - 16 per cent 9 - Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers - 15 per cent 10 - Tunnel Beach, Dunedin - 14 per cent 11 - Hawke’s Bay - 13 per cent 12 - Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 13 per cent 13 - The Cook Islands / Rarotonga - 13 per cent (Outside NZ) 14 - Mount Cook National Park - 11 per cent 15 - Tongariro National Park - 10 per cent "These numbers should come as no surprise as after both countries start to lift restrictions and talk about the potential of travel between the countries, Australians and Kiwis are looking for travel options.

“What is interesting, and the subsequent challenge for the tourism authorities, is to compete against the more familiar destinations; as these are the default options for holiday makers," CEO of Opinion Compare Gavin Male says.

"In addition to uncovering where potential holiday makers were likely to visit, we measured their familiarity with each of the destinations; and it’s clear the more a person knows about a destination like the Gold Coast or Christchurch, the more likely they are to visit.

“But places like The Barossa Valley in South Australia or Wanaka in New Zealand, face the additional challenge of building awareness against the more established and well-known destinations," he says.

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MUSICPLUS

By Winston Watusi

Living in (musical) limbo While many things seem almost normal again, the music scene is currently living in limbo.

In addition to making final tweaks to Grant Haua's new solo album, for which Grant has also been filming some very entertaining videos, he's pretty much finished the mix on a debut album from the Grant Haua Trio (also comprising Brilleaux bassist Brian Franks and drummer Jeff Neilson), recorded largely live in the studio and positively leaping out of the speakers with energy.

He's also recording an album for Hybrid Blues and another for singer/songwriter Janne ‘Guitar Girl’ Izzett.

And then there's Tim's current Labour Of Love, an album of songs with a melodic pop bent that he has written for singer Kamaea Harry.

And over at Whakamarama's Boatshed Studio Nigel Masters is halfway through recording the new Kokomo album and has just finished Red Guitar, an album of country-leaning songs by debuting veteran Ian Gilmore.

Actually, I think that's true of a lot of Tauranga; this slightly confusing winding down of levels has left many uncertain.

On one hand I talk to people chomping at the bit to ease the last restrictions and get back to full social activity. A large number of people involved in the music biz feel this way, with venues still shuttered due to the restrictive numbers social distancing laws currently allow. I feel for them, businesses and livelihoods still threatened, even now as the risk seems so low.

On the other hand, I talk to more than a few folk who say they have been changed by these recent deprivations, even if only in taking personally and Live music seriously the oft-repeated But that's recording. mantra of ‘be kind’.

Live music is scarcer, Many of these people are at least in Tauranga, in no hurry to get out of even though this is (yet whatever semi-isolation another) long weekend.0 they're in. They are still But pop over to avoiding public gatherings, Hamilton and Biddy even public places that are Grant Haua.

Mulligans is providing busy. Some are people over two days of live music - ‘Lockdown Unleashed’.

70, others are people over 60 or younger with medical They're running two bars simultaneously, from conditions. They see no need to rush back to the way midday for at least 12 hours on Saturday (May 30) things were when there is even the slightest chance and till around 8pm on Sunday with about two dozen of another outbreak. What's a couple of months bands, including Tauranga's own Hybrid Blues and compared to the rest of your life? many acts from the Hamilton Blues Society roster.

I expressed scepticism last week that we actually Meanwhile BOP Blues in Rotorua have rescheduled want such a thing as a ‘new’ normal, one that is an this weekend's Rotorua Blues Festival for October 24 improvement going towards the future. It seemed to me that everyone just wanted their old life back, noise, and for Queen's Birthday Weekend are having instead a specially-curated virtual on-line concert, ‘Blues junk food, traffic jams and everything else included But perhaps self-improvement is occurring. One virtue Recharge’, on Saturday and Sunday. This will feature these people seem to have picked up, or had enhanced, is patience. And, having spent a lifetime being impatient I admire their ability to see a bigger picture.

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Returning to the state of musical limbo: things are slowly starting again, even if Eventfinda is currently still an online desert.

Local studios have been busy, if not recording new projects then finishing off and mixing things already underway. Shane Davies has been doing more production for Anthony Coulter who has a new single, Escape Your Ego – a rare dip towards techno waters – on Spotify and other platforms.

Meanwhile, Tim Julian has been cranking things out over in Welcome Bay at his Colourfield Studio.

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acts from all over New Zealand as well as from across the ditch in Melbourne and Sydney.

Tune in to the BOP Blues Facebook

page and you can expect to see and hear Darren Watson, Jan Preston, Mike Garner Band, Kokomo, Hammer On, Velvet Bulldozer and many more.

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Saturday 30 May

Sunday 31 May

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

Tauranga Society of Artists

Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Friday, 12:45 for 1pm start.

Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633

Bay Network Singles Club

Enjoy Travel

Art On The Strand

Social club for over fifties. P Maureen 021 112 3307, 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

Greerton Hall Market

Last Sat of month, resuming in June.

8am-12pm. Stalls inside/outside.

Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments available. Ph/txt for site. Tricia 07 543 1487, 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

While in Level 2, join us for a weekly uplifting session of laughter on Zoom.

11-11:45am. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 for meeting ID number.

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

Croquet

Safe travel & home-hosting NZ & worldwide soon as restrictions lift.

Twice-monthly meetings will resume asap. friendshipforce.org,nz or Barbara 027 315 1136, Jonathan 572 2091

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

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

NZDA BOP Range Day

NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park.

9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licenc

Omokoroa Lions Market

2nd Sunday monthly. Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9amnoon. Bookings not required.

Ph Keith 548 2117

Outdoor Bowls

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

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

Sun & Thur 1:30-4pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr Papamoa, sailing “Electron” radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch

Drop-In-Clinic 10am-12noon (no appointment needed) for info, education & support for anyone living with diabetes & their families. 174 11th Ave, Tauranga. Ph 07 571 3422

Dutch Friendly Support Network

Monday 1 June

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

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

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

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

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 inform tion & 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 inform tion & 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

Harmony-A-Plenty Barbershop

Indoor Bowls

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

Mount RSA Indoor Bowls

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

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

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

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

Tauranga Senior Citizens’ Club

CARDS Mon & Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tues,Wed & Sat.14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save)12:45pm for 1pm start.

Entry $3 includes afternoon tea.New members welcome.

Tuesday 2 June Alcoholics Anonymous

Tauranga Citizens Club

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

Badminton Tauranga Morning Club

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

Bored? Try Boules

Boules at at Bayfair, Russley Dr 12:45pm Tues & Thurs. Bayfair Petanque Club, a friendly & social club. Equipment available.

Txt/Ph Alf 021 157 9282

Divorce Care Course

Going through separation or divorce? Join a 12 week support group 7 July, 7:30pm.

C3 City Church. Registration essentia. Ph Kathryn 027 737 3172

Falun Dafa Free Classes

Mount Morning Badminton

Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. 9:30-12pm.

Racquets available. Social, all ages, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Margaret 575 9792

Otumoetai Walking Group

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

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Clubrooms open Tues 9:15am & Thurs 7:30pm, cnr Mirrielees/Cross Rds. Ph Mike 021 939 233

Yoga For All

Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6:308pm. Traditional, relaxing yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 for one or $90 for 9 classes. Bring a mat. Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 3 June 500 Cards Club

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

Adults Dance Class

1:30pm at Anglican Church, Beach Rd Katikati. Many styles of dance covered. Ph 07 577 1753 or 027 274 8753 or gaye@christinaproductions.co.nz

Fernland Spa Water Exercise

Gentle exercise in the warm water. Suitable for Joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from illness or injury. Good for strength, coordination & balance. Jennifer 571 1411

Film BOP Networking

7:30pm Online Zoom meeting. Join the Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom. us/j/82188278401

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

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm

Steady As You Go

SAYGo exercises, St Johns Church Hall, Bureta. 2-3pm except 1st Weds each month.

Improve balance & overall wellbeing. Ph Alison 07 576 4536

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

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

Thursday 4 June 500 Cards Club Papamoa

In these troubling times recite this: Honesty, compassion & forbearance are excellent values. https://en.falundafa.org/index.html.

Ph/text Judy 021 0425 398

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

Marching For Leisure

Katikati Bowling Club

A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & frien ship. Ph Isabelle 07 544 3526 or 027 697 1037

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

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Movie magic returns to Papamoa The Tivoli in Papamoa has reopened and owners Shane Jarrett and Karen Focas are eager to keep up their passion for film and hospitality Featuring an eclectic mix of films around the world that both inspire and entertain, Shane and Karen have not only brought their passion for good film to Papamoa, but also the experience that encapsulates boutique cinema.

New to the screen this week is The Assistant (M) starring Julia Garner and The Last Full Measure( M) which tells the true story of Vietnam War hero William H. Pitsenbarger, a U.S. Air Force Para rescue medic

who personally saved more than 60 men. Other titles include; All at Sea, Just Mercy, Dark Waters and the Invisible Man - all great entertaining films Tivoli ha stepped up our cleaning, are socially distancing customers in the auditoriums and have free hand sanitiser. Other than that it’s business as usual.

During Level 2, The Tivoli will be open with shorter hours so check out: www.tivolicinema.co.nz They hope to hold a belated Mothers’ Day special on June 14 with ‘Love Sarah’. and the team hopes to see you soon.

So come along, feel safe and enjoy.

Tivoli is located at the Excelsa Centre, upstairs, 4 Golden Sands Drive, Papamoa.

The benefit of kindness

“The past cannot be changed. It can only inform the future,” J.C. RYAN

From our recent past there will be many things that influence our future and hopefully many of them will be positive.

One of the mottos that has been prevalent during this time is ‘be kind’ and something I am personally taking away is the awareness of the many kindnesses that have been exhibited by people of all ages over this challenging time.

In the past I have read books that speak of apocalyptic happenings and in all instances there have been very negative responses of looting, violence,

selfishness and the belief that might rules. To see people, in the face of hardship, making such a lie of this idea is very encouraging and I pray we continue to apply this concept to those around us - those suffering mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually - whether it is a small action, a small word or a small gift of time.

It is often the small things that have the most impact and can often change lives for the better.

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A couple more days in this week, with the highs that have been keeping the great weather around still bringing down the N.E. swells. A small price to pay for so much blue sky, although some folk might disagree with me. Monday was a continuation of last week, a bit of a slop initially, mellowing trough the morning, beautiful by the afternoon. Very good fishing again, with another mix of tarakihi plus some snapper and red snapper. Friday was our next outing, and similar conditions, but with slightly slower conditions, Bruce Love, one of our longtime regulars, got yet another legal kingy, his 5th in his last 7 or 8 trips. We do get some reasonably often, but he seems to have a lck on th legal ones. All caught on his regular bottom fishing gear too, 50lb trace, #17 longline hooks, small baits. We’ve had them up to 30kg [weighed not guessed] on similar gear. Heavy gear and huge baits aren’t essential for catching good sized fish, the angler still makes the difference.

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Horoscopes ARIES: Building on current relationships is the focus this week. Be more realistic in business dealings. A volunteer assignment is highlighted and offers a fringe benefit.

LIBRA: A work project may be temporarily stalled, but in personal relationships you progress with renewed determination.

Resolutions may be put to the test.

TAURUS: A fine week for quiet reflection. You gain insights into a present relationship. A friend’s good fortune makes you feel like a winner too. Career decisions made could be long lasting.

SCORPIO: You may have to be firmer than usual in dealing with a highly assertive individual.

Arranging parties is a present strength - you lend a magic touch.

Business plans require research.

GEMINI: Variety is the theme of the week as you mingle with people from diverse backgrounds and enjoy opportunities for travel.

Financial favours given are now returned.

SAGITTARIUS: In professional circles, it’s important to maintain a higher profile. Platonic relationships are highlighted. A flighty friend is more practical and a relative is willing to lend an ear.

CANCER: Romance accents its whimsical side, but in business related matters a serious approach should bring results.

Creative writing is highlighted.

Get on that computer and express your special philosophy.

CAPRICORN: Romance plays a major role. Friends become closer and more trustworthy. In financial dealings, examine details but don’t ignore the larger picture either.

LEO: Partnership ventures are favoured, provided you know your partners very well. This is a good week for filling in applications and attending interviews. A family member is unexpectedly supportive.

AQUARIUS: This week is favourable for new areas of study or recreation.

An up in the air relationship seems headed down to earth. Financial growth is favoured. Being realistic is all important.

VIRGO: Your partner is more open. This is a good time to discuss shared goals. Be wary of slick salespeople. Don’t postpone health related activities.

PISCES: It’s best to tackle one important job than to experiment with sundry tasks. Don’t feel hassled if visitors arrive ahead of schedule. Romance favours a traditional approach right now.

Your birthday You are creative and compassionate and you tend to get carried away when you take on a project or a this week cause. Your intuition is uncommonly sharp. A more realistic approach to your career and finance could lead to steady gains. The emphasis is on becoming more decisive.

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Eye-watering politics Stop the prohibition

BAY LEARNING ACADEMY

One thing has been preying on my mind ever since I realised just how many people would be effected by the (medically necessary) lockdown.

It’s just that we’ve been through this large-scale increase in unemployment before, in the 80s. And we did not equally pull our weight then.

We were far from a Team New Zealand - unless it is expected that a ‘unified’ team spend most of its time eye-gouging those who aren’t superstars.

During the 90s I found an interesting article in a New Zealand business magazine, where the writer argued for more employers to employ long-term unemployed.

He used the argument that employers and management shouldn’t be put off by the extra effort that might be required to get the long-term unemployed back into the swing of things.

And I thought, hold it, isn’t being unwilling to put in any extra effort supposed to be the hallmark of the workshy? I’m sure I could find in archived Tauranga phone directory ads precisely that accusation.

It’s not the workshy unemployed that is going to hold us back - it’s the workshy employers and management that is going to do it. It’s going to be the workshy employers unwilling to employ the unemployed thus creating a large group of longterm unemployed, that is going to hold us back.

Eye-gouging your team-mates isn’t going to win any games.

Wesley Parish, Bellevue.

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Jacinda Ardern and her team have done a good job overall with the pandemic crisis. However I have grave concerns for our economy if Labour is re-elected.

A simple example.

Shortly after the last election Labour, and presumably the Greens, made a decision that there would be no more oil exploration licences granted in New Zealand.

Jacinda roared off to the United Nations and made that announcement as New Zealand being the first country in the world to make such a bold step.

She was lauded in the press but one wonders what the leaders of most nations really thought?

That decision was disastrous. New Zealand is dependent on net oil imports for our economy and yet we were shooting ourselves in the foot by not producing oil and its derivatives to minimise our import requirement.

Further, the oil exploration companies - private enterprise taking the risk - knowing the Labour Government’s anti-oil view, immediately reduced their economic activity in the Taranaki region.

Jacinda then had to make various regional grants to prop up the Taranaki economy.

Labour and their cohorts have no idea of what the world is really about in an economic sense.

We taxpayers suffer!

B Capamagian, Tauranga.

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With the upcoming cannabis referendum New Zealanders have the opportunity to move our country forward to a 21st-century progression.

Throughout history, we’ve witnessed the complete failure of prohibition. The consequences of this have been the state using prosecution instead of health to disastrous ends.

Consider the tens of millions spent on prosecution and how that could be put to better use.

With the structures in place around the referendum, individuals over 20 are allowed to purchase a small amount of cannabis for personal use.

I can see gold cards being flashed about in stores for ailments like sore joints, arthritis, glaucoma and postchemotherapy treatments.

The medicinal benefits cannot be answered away.

The majority of new cannabis enthusiasts in Colorado, USA were the over 65s - not teenagers their numbers decreased.

For some people, cannabis can become a health issue. A benefit of cannabis tax revenue is the ability to support folks with health professionals.

Destigmatising cannabis will be a big step forward for our community. Out of the shadows and into the health and tax revenue sector.

D Carey, Papamoa.

Housing with a purpose In my opinion, the answer to so-called child poverty and homeless residents does not lie in more and more government hand-outs, but in affordable housing.

What a great idea it would be to build a quality subdivision, (refer accessible housing on the corner of Cameron and 20th Ave) for those who will never be in a position to buy a home.

These should be rented at one-third of household income on a long-term basis.

This would enable residents to be self-sufficient as one-third on rent, one-third on food and clothing, leaves one-third for self-respect.

If the racecourse should become available, this would provide a great opportunity for all agencies concerned (city council – ministry of housing) to develop a flagship for the nation to emulate Yes I know, some of the upper crust of our society will oppose this on the grounds that this would only create a slum in our beautiful city.

But with careful design for the future and consideration for the tenants who would be living there it could be a dream come true. Pie in the sky dreamer? I hope not.

M Loakman, Ohauiti.

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It’s everyone’s responsibility I see it is back to pick-onthe-farmers-again time and quite frankly I think it is time to broaden the focus a little.

When is there going to be this constant push back about work practises for the industries that use and pollute copious amounts of water to manufacture their products?

What sort of noise are we making about air pollution caused by industries making the products we demand for comfortable daily living?

Does this mean we should all stop eating dairy products and stop using cars and all the technology we so heavily rely on because producing them and using them takes a huge toll on the environment?

Is it farmers who are throwing illegal rubbish onto roadsides and into waterways because humans can’t be bothered taking it to the recyclers?

I’m not saying that all farmers are doing the right thing because they are not, any more than all sectors of industry, but at least farmers have made a start, with a number of them resting pastures and planting and protecting waterways.

Let’s not forget that farmers’ efforts have helped to contribute to the lifestyle we enjoy in this country.

Our problems do not stem from just one industry so instead of whinging and whining, look at our part in pollution and water wastage and become positive forces for change by doing something about the way we live.

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Protect the reserve Cr Steve Morris suggested in a brief article last week that Tauranga ratepayers ‘think’ about relinquishing the Tauranga Race Course for housing.

Late last year the Mayor suggested the same thing to me and, as a member of Racing Tauranga, this comment did make me think.

For housing developers, the race course is low hanging fruit and a very attractive proposition.

The facts are that the ‘Tauranga Recreational Reserve’ (including the race course) is just that and regardless of whether the horse racing industry survives in New Zealand or not, the course will not be moved.

The recreational reserve is governed by statute and should be protected for public use in perpetuity.

Developers are certainly in the ear of our Mayor, but the people of Tauranga can prevail over this part of the proposed Spatial Plan, if they choose to.

At the same time, citizens could remind our council of the decades of vision-less management and deplorable planning that has left the community unable to afford to pave the way for sensible development anywhere within our city boundaries.

In my opinion, the race course is off-limits.

The council needs to figure out and prove to us all, how they plan to solve the chronic access problem within our city. Without this clarified how can any new rules to facilitate infill subdivision, high rise or anything else, be considered rational?

Going down the track in this way will only further complicate the lifestyle of an already overcrowded Tauranga precinct, and all for the sake of a few developers looking for a short term fix.

D Owens, Tauranga.

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Kindness won’t cure the economy We have been through unprecedented times in the last few years with guidance and empathy from our current Prime Minister. But now is the time to consider the economic future of the country.

Yes, our present Prime Minister is very caring and she has shown that over the past few years with Christchurch, White Island and now the coronovirus tragedy.

However, how are we going to service all the debt we find our country in from all the pay outs, promises, small businesses going under, to the middle class earners who have now become jobless?

We are talking megabucks like never before and who

is going to pay that back?

My guess is that in a few years’ time, under the present Government, we will be owing billions of dollars and paying more taxes to cover that debt which will last for years to come.

It is all very well dishing out money with a big smile but we have to look beyond that and come to our senses about who will repay the debt.

A smiley face and a pleasant attitude will not do that.

Yes, we need a Prime Minister who is very dollar savy and also can forecast the financial future with care and wisdom like never before.

M Cure Te Puke.

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This also involves her speaking with people that she meets with regards to funeral arrangement enquiries.

With 28 years of If you would like to chat with experience as a funeral Mike or for more information, director/celebrant, phone: 022 155 7204 or email: Mike Savage has the mikes53@outlook.co.nz or compassion, empathy visit: www.mikesavagecelebrant. and professional skill, combined with God-given weebly.com talents, to assist you and your family to prepare a service to celebrate your loved one’s life.

Behind every great man is a wonderful woman and this is the case with Mike and his wife Dorothy.

This duo has a tremendous amount of mana and are happy to work with people of every race and culture.

The couple have two adult daughters, Erana and Taina – the former is a police officer in Hamilton and the latter is a qualified embalmer here in the Bay of Plenty.

Dorothy is an integral part of the business

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