The Weekend Sun - 26 June 2020

26 June 2020, Issue 1014

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COVID pets p3

Tiny but tough Given his bright eyes and bundles of energy, it is hard to believe Tauranga toddler Taika Macefield lives with a life-threatening heart defect.

So far in his short lifetime, he has undergone

major heart surgery and spent three months at Starship Hospital in Auckland.

Taika’s mum Natalie Mankelow says her life “turned upside down” when she was faced with the possibility of losing her baby.

She found out about his rare heart defect after a pregnancy scan at 23 weeks.

“The midwife called to say there was something wrong with his heart...”

Story continues on page 10-11. Photo: John Borren.

Chewing the fat p6-7

John Little’s long life p12

Losing a job, gaining a future p16

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September in the next blog. Basically, you can feed I have a bit of a love-hate September your own agenda and not only that but relationship with the internet.

October most of the social media and online I’m quite attracted to the way it stores October advertising giants will keep feeding you information and it is entertaining and what you want too.

November funny but it has some very bad habits.

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69,062 circulation of NZME while ordering a pizza at the same10,162 time. circulation recycling our own thoughts.

That’s just gross in my book.

For news, it’s great - things can be Books fight bac Combined BOP Times, Katikati published as soon as they happen so we Advertiser So, I was pretty interested to see a can digest it quickly get back our isrecent report from Neilson this week andand Te Puke Times to circulation p: 07 578 0030 cat videos. that shows people are turning away from less than HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz None of this clattering of typewriters, electronic reading – at least in the area of where every desk has an ashtray, where books. the mouse now sits.

Internet news was just getting started about the same time I was but it wasn’t love at first sight Weirdly enough the first newsroo I worked in had a strict policy on fraternising with the internet. This sort of activity clearly had the potential to distract employees from proper research and was confined to a single compute next to the electoral rolls and the court diary.

The editor quickly became seduced by this new addition though and distractions quickly became the norm. Now it is perfectly normal for hours of every day to be consumed by the dark intrigue of cyberspace.

You can find long lost friends, do degree and tease people you don’t even know – all at the click of a button and the twitter of fingers But there is something impersonal and unreliable about high-speed information, search engines and a whole cyber-world that is essentially dedicated to attention seeking. If you’re looking at it, it has already won. Like those statues out of Doctor Who. By complete contrast the printed word can’t be altered or changed after it’s appeared. If you want to get rid of it, you Despite significant investment b have to burn it. Now there’s a statement.

Don’t get me wrong - I’m not hankering publishers in digital formats, ebooks still only make up 7.2 per cent of total trade for a return to phone books and type and education sales in New Zealand. writers, just more substance.

And that’s a decrease.

If you don’t like what you read, you can Physical book sales increased by 7.1 per always find something more palatabl

cent last year while e-books reduced by 4.2 per cent.

As someone who spends more time looking for movies to watch on Netflix than actually watching them, I totally understand this. A book is an investment in time and not something to be cast aside after the first paragraph

Making changes

So, while we are on the subject of change, I had a great conversation with a recruitment adviser this week.

Now if anyone can make you feel great about losing your job it’s Bernadette.

I actually came away from that conversation feeling a little bitter about not losing my job. Read it on page 16.

As fortune would have it, we have a lot of stories this week about people forging their own path in business.

There is obviously nothing more inspiring about a big, fat feed just after midnight.

Just check out the Fat Brothers on pages 6-7 of this edition.

Human nature has been well and truly under the spotlight over the past few weeks but what really rattled my cage this week was our desperate need for companion animals.

On page 3 we learn that the animal shelters went crazy just before lockdown.

People were not only purchasing bog roll flat out, there was also a rush o pussies and pooches. Go figure If anyone is unsure why we run stories on everyone who turns 100, it’s simple it makes everyone else feel younger.

We are thinking of bumping the criteria up to 105. People are living longer but we’ll take our lead from the monarch on that one. In the meantime check out John Little’s big story on p12. This guy was great to catch up with.

And enjoy browsing before you burn us this week. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Stocking up on COVID cuddles Let’s call it the light and fluffy side of panic buying. The Western Bay experienced a surge in demand for ‘COVID cats’ and ‘lockdown dogs’ in the days leading up to Alert Level 4.

This demand spike saw SPCA Tauranga adopt out all of its 45 available pets in the fiv days prior to lockdown.

However, vet nurse and Wild Whiskers rescue coordinator Sharna Asplin hopes people won’t rush to rehome their lockdown pets after getting back to their normal routines.

“I do worry when I see the ‘rehoming my cat’ posts on Facebook.

“There have been some, but I’m not sure if they’re lockdown related.

“We’ve had a few messages asking if we can take cats but we’re not a rehoming service – we specialise in true strays and wildies.”

The transition from 24/7 human attention to being as home alone as Macaulay Culkin can be difficult fo pets, especially new additions who don’t know any different.

Sharna advises anyone with an anxious post-lockdown pet to take it slow and to keep them entertained.

“My advice is to gradually introduce any changes into their routine, such as feeding times and the frequency of play time, so they can get used to it.

“Using environmental enrichment, such as puzzle feeders, toys and scratching posts, is a great way to prevent boredom while home alone. For cats, having hiding places and elevated resting places can help relieve stress.

“The most important thing is to spend quality time with your pets every day.”

While adoption enquiries remain steady, SPCA centre manager Margaret Rawiri doesn’t think the lockdown has permanently changed people’s attitudes towards adopting pets.

“We still have good numbers of adoption enquiries. There are generally multiple

enquires on each animal we have available,” says Margaret.

“I don’t think there’s been an attitude change though – people have always been supportive of MacKenzie Dyer adopting from the SPCA.” Meisha the cat minding her own business.

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Wary travellers

As the school holidays approach there is concern people may put off plans to travel to Rotorua, where two hotels were commandeered for quarantining returning Kiwis.

Bus loads of returnees were taken to Rotorua for the first time at the weekend, where two hotels hav been commandeered for quarantine.

Scenic Hotel Group is the country’s largest independent accommodation provider, and is not providing managed isolation facilities.

Its managing director Brendan Taylor says those booking are concerned about quarantine facilities.

Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick says the city is gearing up for the school holidays and only two hotels are being used for quarantining overseas returnees.

Totara cycle lanes

The Totara Street footpath is now approved for people to cycle on.

People who ride along Totara Street are advised to share the footpath instead of riding on the road.

The Totara Street cycle lanes will have their officia status revoked.

Painted bicycle symbols will be removed from the cycle lanes but edge lines and intersection markings will remain for people who choose to ride with general traffic The changes apply between Hewletts Road and Kawaka Street (just north of Dominion Salt).

The on-road cycle lanes will remain between Kawaka Street and Rata Street.

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Social service demand doubles The Te Tuinga Whanau chief imagination officer Tommy Kapai Wilson and sergeant Trevor Brown discussing how the ‘Awhi Up’ programme can help families in Tauranga.

Tommy Kapai Wilson is on a mission to connect community members with homeless families through the ‘Awhi Up’ programme.

The new initiative is now helping 200 of Tauranga’s most vulnerable families but it needs support from people who can give the gift of time.

Tommy - Te Tuinga Whanau chief imagination officer - say they need help from people who can walk alongside clients and ease the pressure of their day-to-day life.

“Most of these people struggle with having to deal with bureaucracy. It’s stressful enough having nowhere to live and having very little money. It can be even harder when you have to apply for WINZ (Work and Income) relief and food parcels,” says Tommy.

“Having someone to walk alongside you can make all the difference in these situations.”

Volunteers can help by taking clients to Work and Income meetings, provide them with a postal address, help them fill ou forms and even take them on the odd fish and chip picnic “We want people that have got time to take the kids to soccer practise and get the parents to WINZ to fill out an application “This is what we spend so much of our time doing, yet we are also on the frontline dealing with trauma every day,” says Tommy.

The demand for Te Tuinga Whanau’s service doubled over lockdown, with the social service provider now caring for about

Two people have been arrested after a man’s hand was severed in an incident in the Bay of Plenty.

The men, aged 31 and 26, have appeared in Whakatane District Court charged with wounding with intent.

Police arrested the pair following a serious assault incident on McKenzie Street in Taneatua last Sunday.

“Police are still making inquiries into what exactly happened, however would like to hear from anyone who may have been in the area on Sunday and saw anything suspicious,” says a police spokesperson.

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New Zealand Police have arrested the senior leaders and the majority of patched members and associates of the Bay of Plenty chapter of the Mongols motorcycle gang.

More than 110 police staff, including from the National Organised Crime Group, executed search warrants at 10 properties across the Bay of Plenty region on Tuesday.

These warrants are part of the final phase of a investigation dubbed Operation Silk.

The 10 people arrested today face a total of 228 charges including: participating in an organised crime group, money laundering, conspiracy to deal methamphetamine, supplying methamphetamine, supplying cocaine, unlawful possession of firearms and unlawful possession of explosives.

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200 families.

Tommy says that is how the idea for Awhi Up was born.

Staff members are run off their feet and some have found themselves working up to 40 days in a row, he says.

He is now calling on people to support the initiative, so staff can put their time and resources into completing ‘social surgery’.

“If we don’t have to worry about the small day-to-day stuff, then we can start helping people on a deeper level.

“Time is a precious commodity, and that’s what we don’t have enough of right now.

“We need community kingpins to walk alongside these families and help alleviate the challenges associated with homelessness in Tauranga.”

Te Tuinga Whanau trustee Beth Bowden says this initiative is for people who want to make a difference in Tauranga, but don’t know where to start.

“I got lucky – I stumbled into this organisation years ago.

“But there are so many people like me with ardent desire to do something and have no idea how to do it.”

Volunteers will need to be kind, patient and confident to mak a difference, she says.

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Fergus Reiger - leader for life Fergus Reiger.

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Mt Maunganui lifeguard Fergus Reiger is one of 15 surf lifeguards from around New Zealand selected for the prestigious BP Leaders for Life leadership development programme.

patrol auditors, as well as returning to the programme as BP Leaders for Life facilitators.

Surf Life Saving NZ education development lead Belinda Slement says the candidates for this year’s programme “were all outstanding”.

“The 10-month programme is about creating people that can give back to their club and community and have an impact,” says Belinda.

“Seeing the success people achieve post-programme, applying the leadership skills they’ve learnt and seeing how supportive the clubs are is really rewarding.

“They are developing themselves personally and it crosses over to their club and their life. The skills they are going to get are going to be with them for life.

“They are doing it to better themselves, their club and their community.”

The programme includes weekend workshops where the volunteer Surf Lifeguards hear from top leadership speakers. They learn about good communication, leadership skills, their own strengths and weaknesses, the organisation and its strengths and challenges, how things work at different clubs, and how to make positive change.

The Leaders for Life programme began in 2012, and BP came on board two years later. Since then 120 people have been through BP Leaders for Life benefitting from the company’s investment The 2020/2021 Leaders for Life group gets underway in a combined weekend event at Mount Maunganui from July 24 to 26.

Surf Life Saving New Zealand announced that nine women and six men, aged 20 to 27, have been chosen.

Fergus was delighted to hear he’d been selected.

“It’s a great opportunity to develop as a leader.

“I’ve had a few friends who have been through the programme and enjoyed the experience and the opportunities that arose from that, and the pathways that have opened up,” says Fergus.

Fergus’ application had been endorsed by Mt Maunganui Lifeguard Service chairman Paul Manning who is delighted as the programme will provide extensive personal development opportunities for Fergus, both as a lifeguard and a person.

“Fergus is an accomplished lifeguard and role model in our organisation and we look forward to supporting him on this exciting journey,” says Paul.

BP Leaders for Life is designed to up-skill and encourage people to stay with surf lifesaving, with the view that they can lead their clubs and the surf lifesaving movement into a sustainable and vibrant future.

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It started with a TV show Benoit watches. A business grad is on ‘The Shark Tank’ presenting a business case for his ‘Fat Shack’ idea. He wants to rent a bakery when the door closes each afternoon to make late night food for students.

“Fat burgers and fat sandwiches because that’s what young people are looking for late at night.”

And quicker than you could flip a burger, thi young go-getter has a fist full of Mark Cuban’ investment money. He served up 100 orders on the first night and is now franchising ‘Fat Shacks’ Eight thousand kilometres away, Benoit and Don are figuring how to grow the Grindz brand “To make more money, you must be prepared to do what others aren’t willing to do. And if you look

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are thinking BIG! down the street there are three cafes, all closing late afternoon.”

So massive, famine smashing burgers and sandwiches late into the night.

It’s also maximizing plant and premises – cranking them up twice a day, keeps product going out and money coming in.

Benoit’s colleague was a little sceptical and asking why his French café manager is talking to him about making burgers and franchising. “But then he said let’s do it.”

They had no idea how to launch but were comforted in the knowledge that successful people don’t know everything when they go into business.

There was two months of market research, product development, creating sauces, branding and accessing quality components.

“We sat, watched and ate with the opposition.” And then they launched.

“We had people queueing at 5pm for opening at 6pm,” says Benoit.

“We are called Fat Brother, so we welcomed all our family – the fat sister, the fat cousin, the fat father.

“That’s the concept, we bring the Tauranga family together.”

And the family came, and the family feasted. Five hundred cheese burgers, cheese and bacon burgers, and chicken burgers, in three hours – one every 36 seconds.

By Kiwis for Kiwis – “The only foreign thing in our burgers is the Frenchman making them,” says Benoit, taking a swipe at the big boys: the American and Australian outlets.

“Their products only have so much meat. You take two bites of a burger and by the third you are nibbling your own fingers.

Benoit says Fat People burgers and sandwiches are

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as big as you like – single, double triple patties, with whatever, and as much whatever, as you like.

“You will not leave the place hungry.”

You will leave, however, with a brown paper bag with a handwritten note, from witty pick-up lines to clever rhymes. The product has good pedigree – the creator is a former Parisian chef, deli worker, and business studies and hospitality management grad who has worked the bars, clubs, resorts and a few minus five star hotels Crazy or courageous? It’s the story of local entrepreneurship, sharp young calculated risk takers with a belief, trying to bash up the international corporates in the middle of a global chaos.

“Hey, I can honestly say I have mastered fried chicken which is a good thing here – people in this town love their chicken,” says Benoit.

“Come see me, you will be served the best.”

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The annual plan sets our budget and work plans for the year starting July 1.

We consulted on an earlier version of this plan from April 3 to May 3.

Since then, it’s become clear that COVID-19 will affect our revenue, our work plans and our ability to provide services.

In response, we’ve reviewed our annual plan and lowered our proposed rates increases.

At the same time, we need to provide a platform for recovery by investing in our city’s future.

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Rates rises

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44 cents weekly rates rise for the median residential ratepayer $9.32 weekly rates rise for the median commercial ratepayer

Uniform Annual General Charge (UAGC)

In person: drop off your submission form at our 91 Willow St service centre or at your local library

Reduced from $475 to $296 This is a fixed charge for every property. We want to reduce it to make rates more affordable for people with lower-value properties. The UAGC is included in the rates estimates above.

Commercial differential 1:1.2

Email: email it to submissions@tauranga.govt.nz.

You can also email us directly with your feedback, without needing to complete a submission form

Operational budget

Post: place your submission form in an envelope and send it to this address (no stamp required): Freepost Authority Number 370, Annual Plan 2020/21, Tauranga City Council, Private Bag 12022, Tauranga 3143

We propose that businesses pay $1.20 in general rates for every $1 paid by homeowners for properties of the same value. The differential is low compared with most other New Zealand cities.

We’re looking to reduce our operational budget, and are proposing some additional ways to reduce spending on services – for example, by removing support for some events.

Capital projects

We’re looking to invest $244 million in high-priority capital projects that will provide a platform for our city’s recovery. This will also boost the local economy, supporting businesses and providing jobs.

If you wish to speak in support of your submission, please let us know on your submission form and indicate whether a day or evening hearing suits you best. Please note that COVID-19 might affect the way we hear submissions.

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Online rates calculator: Find out how much you’re likely to pay at www.tauranga.govt.nz/property-search

Council deliberations: 15 – 17 July Adoption of annual plan: 30 July

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Parking changes implemented at Kulim Park As part of upgrades to Kulim Park, Tauranga City Council is installing bollards this week to restrict car parking on the railway side of the access road.

The additional bollards will prevent visitors from parking on the open grassed areas to create a safer park for people to enjoy, the council says.

The park will remain open to vehicles during installation of the bollards.

John Espin with parts for a stupid robot. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Stupid robots take on the world As I arrive at the door I’m greeted by a strange male mannequin with a camera lens for an eye, a hairy chest and homemade clothes.

On the floor of the living room are old children’ toys, vacuum parts, wheels and pipes all laid out in neat rows. The mannequin is one of John Espin’s many creations.

John is in the middle of a meeting with members of the American band ArcAttack to design their second ‘stupid fighting robot’ He shows them different options for a head, shoulders, torso, arms and legs and they discuss at length which pieces of rubbish will make the best but dumbest robot.

John describes his Stupid Robot Fighting League as violent marionettes.

The robots are essentially puppets controlled by people with sticks attached to them, with the goal of smashing each other to bits.

“It’s all about smashing the face of the stupid robot. Our motto is: smashing stupid robots in the face is life.”

John started the fighting league in 2016 an it has since gained global interest with ESPN commissioning a show and Japanese TV picking up the story as well.

ArcAttack is the latest to contract John’s robot

making services for the fighting league 202 American championship.

Band member Giovanni Di Prima says they decided to get the robots made because he has a stupid robot of his own and felt obliged to partake.

John plans on holding the American championships with 10 robots all made for different people in the US in the next few weeks.

The American championships will be held at Bay Karts and John is looking for sponsorship for the event.

The winner of the US league will go on to fight i the world championships next year.

“Everybody that’s involved, basically, is having a proxy war in New Zealand.”

John, a single dad of two, builds the robots when the kids have gone to bed, and brings the pieces of rubbish to life.

“The angry eyebrows are key absolutely. If I took them off, then he’d just be hanging rubbish.”

No one pays him for his builds and the parts are generally items discarded by locals from his Te Puke community.

“The idea is that it’s one of the worst business models ever.

“I’m a great fan of, if you come up with a bad idea, then give the thing wings and see what happens.”

In this case another man’s trash is one man’s treasure is very literal and the league is gaining traction worldwide.

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Construction will take about seven days.

The changes follow a decision made by the council’s Projects, Services and Operations Committee meeting on February 18, 2020.

The park will be monitored over the coming months to see if any further changes need to be made or more parking is required.

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Love is the easy part 16-month-old Taika Macefield has a cuddle with Mum Natalie Mankelow. Taika will live with the rare heart defect for the rest of his life, and may require a second open heart surgery. Photo: John Borren.

“It was pretty devastating to hear because you are not sure if they are going to survive, and there is such a long wait.

“It is all so unknown.”

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The 16-month-old boy has Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries.

CCTGA is a rare heart defect in which the heart’s lower half is reversed.

According to the Adult Congenital Heart Association, two ventricles and their attached valves are reversed so that the weaker, larger right ventricle grows on the heart’s left side.

It pumps blood around the body.

The stronger, smaller left ventricle grows on the heart’s right side. It pumps blood to the lungs.

Natalie, her partner Leon Macefield and thei daughter Maila moved to Auckland when she was 37 weeks pregnant so Taika could be born under the care of the paediatric cardiologists at Starship.

He was taken to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

immediately after being born.

At only 12 days old, Taika underwent a major surgical procedure that had only been performed a couple of times previously.

To the family’s delight, the double switch surgery was a success. They spent the next three months in Auckland while Taika recovered in hospital.

Reflecting on Taika’s journey brings Natalie to th point of tears.

“There is a rollercoaster of emotions you go through. Part of it is grieving the normal pregnancy you were supposed to have, and then when the baby is born you have to face the possibility of losing the baby.

“There’s also the financial pressure you are pu under. We are small business owners, and I was on maternity leave. There was no income because Leon needed to be with me.”

Nowadays, the only sign of Taika’s heart defect is the large scar that runs down the middle of his chest.

He lives day to day life like a “normal boy”, but needs to stay clear of large gatherings due to his

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It’s a hard start for many families Every week in New Zealand 12 babies are born with a heart defect, that is one in every 100 births.

A congenital heart defect is the most common birth defect, and it is the number one cause of death in babies and newborns.

“Every year, more than 600 major heart surgeries are performed on

Taika’s parents Leon Macefield and Natalie Mankelow say ongoing support from Heart Kids has made life much easier.

low immunity.

“We don’t see external symptoms at the moment which is pretty cool - it’s just like he’s a normal boy,” Natalie says.

But she reiterates the heart defect will stay with Taika for the rest of his life, with there being a good chance he will require another open-heart surgery.

“It doesn’t just go away. That’s a misunderstanding we had – that after the first surgery tha would be it.

“There are a few things still wrong with his heart, and they have said he will need another surgery but we don’t know when.”

Natalie and Leon agree their journey would have been much harder if it weren’t for HeartKids.

The non-profit organisatio provides ongoing support in the form of food, resources, advice and hugs.

“They know exactly what you are going through.

“At the hospital, they would always poke their head in – and they could just read the room.

“They would always know what you needed – a listening ear, a hug or a coffee.”

Emotional support from HeartKids staff was crucial to getting them through.

“It’s so important to have that support – because you have never confronted anything like that before and you don’t know what’s coming next.

“It is so nice to have someone who has seen what you are

going through.”

Natalie believes the family will have a strong relationship with the organisation for years to come.

An important lesson learnt on this journey with Taika is to value the time you spend with your kids, Natalie says.

“When you are faced with their mortality, it brings it into perspective.

“Taika has enabled us to adjust our parenting and our perception of how long you should stay at home with your kids. We really value the time we have.”

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children or babies, sometimes in their first few hours of life,” says Heart Kids spokesperson Nicola Garland.

“For many, this won’t be their last operation and they will continue to face the day-to-day challenges associated with their heart condition for the rest of their lives – and that’s what we are here for.”

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Adventure aplenty in Little’s long life John Little still stands tall like the homes he has built around Tauranga. And like those buildings he will live past the 100 year milestone he has just reached.

John keeps with the times and is one of only a few residents at his retirement village with a mobile phone. He remains independent despite his age, living in a serviced apartment rather than rest home care and looks younger that his years.

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The 100-year-old celebrated his birthday on Tuesday and although he can’t tell you the secret to a long life he has the advice to be kind and generous to others.

“Be adventurous and take on something new each time.”

John was born in Oxton, England, and trained to go to sea at 16 which is where he got his first taste of New Zealand During WWII he was in the merchant navy provisioning troop ships and bringing supplies to England.

After the war he went back to sea but when he got to New Zealand this time he decided to stay and deserted his ship.

John worked in the Martha gold mine at Waihi before returning to England where he met his wife Jenny.

He then trained in bricklaying before returning to Aotearoa, this time moving to Tauranga and building his first home on Mansels Road in Greerton which is still standing some 70 years later.

“I decided to stay for the lifestyle, a new lifestyle for me.

“The fact that I could build my own house, things I probably couldn’t do in England without a lot of paperwork and that sort of thing.

“It was so easy to come here and settle down and build your own places.”

John and Jenny had four

John jokes that his dad has more hair than him at 100.

From left, John Little junior, John senior and Robert Little. children and over the years John built a small real estate empire of flats and homes His son Robert says this wasn’t to make money as he sold and rented things at a fair price but the fulfilment of doing a job well “It was the satisfaction of finishing a project to the best that he could do.”

John was also in the community organisation Jaycee and built the original Humpty Dumpty at Memorial Park.

Despite the 40-odd homes John built, his most significant accomplishment is his family.

“That’s been my most important thing, being in the family and bringing them up.

“I’ve been with them all the time and they’ve been with me in my old age now.”

His son John says his dad was there for all of them as a family and is a grafter who is happy to get his hands dirty.

“Dad gave me the greatest gift, he believed in me.

“As a son and as his daughters and Robert would say he had a zest for our lives and our betterment.”

These traits have been passed down to John’s 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren, says John junior.

Robert also hopes his dad’s longevity genes have been passed down as well.

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Artists emerge Emerging artists Sandy Clarke and Vicki Fraser catch up with experienced artist Rob McGregor.

Photo: John Borren

An exciting and new addition to this year’s Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival in November is The Weekend Sun Emerging Artist Award.

“We put a call out a few months ago, and received interest from a number of artists,” says festival director Marc Anderson. “The festival artist’s committee then selected 13 as finalists.

The chosen artists, all ranging from teenagers to retired, with a broad array of styles, will now be participating in development workshops in coming months with artist Rob McGregor.

“They are already good artists, but it just gives us another opportunity to offer a platform so people can gain confidence,” says Marc. “And give them

a chance to express themselves creatively and learn from professionals like Rob.” One of the artists will be awarded ‘The Weekend Sun’s Emerging Artist’ award at the Garden & Art Festival, and all of the finalists will have work exhibited at Bloom in the Bay, which will be the festival hub at the Tauranga Racecourse.

“We developed the emerging artist award because we believe one’s wellbeing can be affected positively by creativity and art, and we wanted to offer a platform for more people to be involved.”

All the professional artists exhibiting in Bay of Plenty gardens during the festival will also have one piece of their work on display at Bloom in the Bay. “We believe creativity and well-being goes hand in hand and we think the festival can help provide the opportunity to develop both,” says Marc.

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Smiles prevail during anxious times Charlize Krause is a Year 13 student from Papamoa College, who works part-time at Pak’nSave in Papamoa. She continued to work through lockdown and got a first-hand look at how things were during that four week period.

Read what she has to say below: Within the past few months COVID-19’s wrath swept worldwide and mass feelings of uncertainty and fear followed.

As an essential worker in a grocery store, I was not immune to these feelings.

I often found myself worried if the new expectations of everyone would translate into frustration towards me and my coworkers.

Not frustration through anger, but the vulnerability of constantly changing rules.

Kiwi culture is defined by our friendlines and community.

Being introduced to a new normal of hand sanitiser and store queues comes as a shock to our lifestyle of handshakes and barbecues.

Instead of being met with hostile transitions, my first shift back welcomed me wit appreciative smiles.

It seems strange to say that a pandemic has made a community closer, but while the two-metre distance separated by paneling caused some trouble hearing each other, it also caused some of the best

COVID has changed a lot of things, but some for the better.

The aspects of our lives which once caused us to be staring at our phones as we order our daily flat white and put in earphones to avoid saying ‘thank you’ to the bus driver, has spread gratitude to minimum wage workers.

New Zealand’s Google search histories may be filled with ‘rules fo

Charlize Krause adapts to life behind a mask at her supermarket job. conversations with customers.

When your only conversation topic is staying at home, it brings new levels of relationships and you learn the importance of personal interactions when it’s replaced with a Facetime or Zoom call.

Tauranga Crossing local legends grant People are being given a chance to win $5000 for their community club of choice.

During the nationwide lockdown, Tauranga Crossing told the stories of their own legends who were committed to ensuring essential community needs were met during one of the strangest times in New Zealand’s history.

Kiwis are a unique bunch and during times like these the true Kiwi spirit comes out. There is less ‘she’ll be right’ and more, ‘are you right?’

People started sending Tauranga Crossing stories about other legends that were going above and beyond in their bubbles. This inspired them to gift a total of $10,000 to other legends in the community.

From the amount of nominations received it soon became clear that there was a lot more to be celebrated, and so Local Legends was born.

Most Kiwis are involved with a

Local Legends Chris and Pam Walters, with the firefighter contingen of Advanced Aviation Services Ltd, who nominated them. community club or team that could use a hand. Each quarter, Tauranga Crossing will surprise a local Bay of Plenty group with a $5000 grant to help them carry on doing what they love.

Local Legends is about celebrating all the wonderful things that community groups do in the Bay of Plenty. Whether groups need help raising funds to knit jerseys for

penguins, to getting new uniforms for their sports team, nominations of any kind are encouraged.

The first $5000 Local Legen grant will be awarded later this month on June 30, 2020.

For more information and to nominate your community club or team visit: www.taurangacrossing.co.nz/news/ local-legends

level 2/3/4’, but we all still kept our hearts full with aroha.

So on behalf of all essential workers, thank you.

Thank you to those who kept their distance, those who shopped for other bubbles, and especially those who paid their gratitude in chocolate bars.

Every effort towards lockdown staff has not been ignored.

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Bernadette Ryan-Hopkins talks about the shock of redundancy and the opportunity it brings. Photo: John Borren.

Losing a job is “terrifying” and “exciting” at the same time says Tauranga recruitment specialist Bernadette Ryan-Hopkins.

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The Weekend Sun caught up with Bernadette, a director with Ryan and Alexander, to find out what life is like after redundancy.

She is getting reports “almost on a daily basis” about local firms laying off staff And it is not large scale redundancies usually, more a case of businesses tightening their belts and laying off a few staff here there.

People that just a few months ago would have been highly sought after have had their lives turned upside down by a global pandemic.

“People are stressed and sad and shocked and all those things.”

Bernadette says redundancy can also be a very exciting time and a chance for people to change their life for the better.

“I also think that most people over the COVID period went through such a time of real reflection and some of those people would have realised their life wasn’t what they wanted anyway.

“Sometimes redundancy is a catalyst for something better.”

And the flip side of the uncertain economic climate is that lots of firms are now offering temporary and contract work.

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Her advice is for people to look at what they have been doing and decide if they actually enjoyed it.

There is a good opportunity for people to take up temporary work to see if they enjoy that sort of work.

Part time contracts can also allow time for people to look at starting that business they always wanted to have a go at or retrain into another career.

The Government is offering free apprenticeships, so that opens up an opportunity people might not have previously considered while in a safe job.

The University of Waikato’s new Tauranga campus also provides new training opportunities for people, like parents, who might not be able to just move locations to study, Bernadette says.

“It’s OK to be angry and it’s OK to be a bit overwhelmed. We are seeing a lot of people who are overwhelmed because it’s too big.

“Being outside your comfort zone is really scary and it’s important to acknowledge that too, but with that scare come that exciting bit too.”

If people are looking to change careers, that doesn’t mean throwing away all their hard work, it is also about assessing what their transferable skills are and where they can be useful.

A much longer Q and A session features on the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce’s website for those who want to read more.

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Small businesses can incur big costs When you’re Paul the Plumber, are you a business?

I love it when these creative, artsy people design new logos for businesses – it makes even the smallest business look flash and substantial! You might work from home, or with a single tradie van, but, man, when people see that logo they think you’re having lunch with Bill Gates every day!

And then comes the day when that flash logo and your new global name cost you your house!

See, in New Zealand we usually have three forms of how you operate a business. You are either a sole proprietorship (that doesn’t mean you must be alone or eat fish every day), a partnership (originally a group of people within the same profession teaming up, lawyers, doctors, etc.), or a corporation (registered with the Companies Office). Simply ‘being in business’ doesn’t mean you are a corporation.

You must actually incorporate to be a corporation…

But Paul the Plumber is smart.

He actually incorporated. He paid the $125 for his new company to the Government, quickly done by email and credit card in a few minutes, and since he now is a Limited Liability Company, he tells a client with a $400,000 claim over poor workmanship to – well, kinda

forget about it, because his company has no money, and Paul himself is not the company, so: go away! Adios!

Paul is half-smart. He knows that customers, suppliers, the IRD: All can go after Paul the individual, to get money he owes. There is no shield between Paul and his business, because Paul is the business. His easy solution is to register a business as ‘Paul’s Forever Plumbing, Limited’.

That little add-on, the ‘Limited’, is magic in law. It signals to everyone that they are not doing business with Paul, but with a limited liability corporation.

When a customer sees ‘Limited’ behind a name, they know it’s not Paul they are dealing with (who ever gave their kid the name Limited!), but a corporation. That means they know they cannot go after Paul as a person, but are stuck going after the A4 sheet, with the corporate name printed on it.

But – you must show customers that you ARE an incorporated business, by featuring the ‘Limited’ everywhere.

Ahah, you say! It is a bad thing that Paul could hide behind a corporation’s veil anyways, he should be liable personally. Stay tuned – we’ll talk next time why New Zealand and many other countries allow the easy formation of companies. You may not like it, but it serves a purpose.

Meanwhile, send your questions to j@mueller.nz, and the best ones will get a reply here – and a free download link to a great business case book.

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If you have a trust or are a trustee, it is important that you are aware of the trust law changes that the Act will bring and start taking steps now to review what this means for you.

What are the key changes?

The Act sets out mandatory duties that all trustees must abide by and there are several default duties which automatically apply to trustees unless the trust terms exclude or modify them. Trustees will also have

new duties in relation to record keeping and holding copies of core trust documents.

What does it mean for beneficiaries The Act introduces new obligations for trustees to give beneficiaries basic trust information, such as the fact that a person is a beneficiary of a trust, as well as notifying beneficiaries of any change to the trustees. Beneficiaries will also have the right to request a copy of the trust deed What does this mean if you have a trust?

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Full steam ahead for $600m geothermal plant enable the Japanese company to commence plant design and advance its site investigation and planning.

“It also provides the contractual basis to procure long-lead-time turbine and generator components.

“The Tauhara development is now technically shovel-ready and only subject to a final investment decision as soon as market conditions allow,” Mike says in a statement.

Contact shares rose 0.5 per cent to $6.41, trimming their loss so far

this year to about 10 per cent.

Contact, the country’s secondlargest energy retailer, operates a mix of hydro, geothermal and gas-fired generation. It has been looking to expand its geothermal generation and trim its gas interests as part of a strategy to help its biggest industrial customers reduce their carbon emissions.

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Artist Michelle Estall with the waka designed by Quinton Bidois.

The unveiling of a beautifully painted sevenmetre long waka at the Historic Village on Saturday, June 27, marks the beginning of a creative response designed to form stronger ties between Tauranga’s diverse cultural communities.

“Many of us were deeply affected by the shootings in Christchurch last year and wanted to do something that celebrated our diverse cultural communities that make New Zealand/Aotearoa what it is,” says Tauranga Sunrise Rotary Club president Warren Scobie.

The club held a meeting soon after the terrorist attack to discuss a response that was positive, practical and would build community. Members talked about how the Welcome Wall in Paris was a gathering place where people could be together and support each other. Australia also has a Welcome Wall. A small group of Rotarians set out to explore creating a place for Tauranga that could be that gathering place, to give Tauranga a beating heart where people could see and celebrate their own culture and those of others.

After discussion with Tauranga’s community development officer Haidee Kalirai and Simon Anderson from The Incubator, the concept of how people had journeyed historically to arrive in Tauranga, from early Maori to the present day formed. The project developed around a carved and painted waka which conveys how we all journey through time, building and evolving our community, and that together we can do that better if we know where we all come from and where we would like to go.

The concept of ‘This is us - he waka eke noa’, people pulling together, also coincidentally matches Rotary’s theme for this year of ‘Rotary connects the world’, with Matariki presenting a timely opportunity to launch the project.

“Matariki was traditionally a time that brought communities together to share and to learn from each other which is our hope for ‘This is Us – he waka eke noa’,” says Warren.

Following on from the public launch on Saturday,

the project will involve a series of workshops to be held in July, where participants will share stories of how they or their ancestors came to New Zealand. They will hear about the history and cultural significance o the wetlands opposite the Historic Village and share their vision for Tauranga. Each participant is invited to decorate a hoe - waka paddle, which will be displayed at The Incubator in late August.

“Art is a universal language that can help bring people together,” says Warren. “‘This is Us’ is more than a creative project and art exhibition – it is about going on a journey that encourages storytelling, connection and unity.

“Matariki is the perfect time for us to launch this project. It is an opportunity to reflect and celebrate our history and to make plans for the new layers of our future. The whakatauki ‘Ka mua, ka muri’ means that we should look to the past to inform our future and is the essence of what this is about.”

The waka, which will remain on display at The Historic Village during the project, was designed by Quinton Bidois and painted by Michelle Estall, both local artists.

Warren says that while the culmination of the project would be the August art exhibition, the purpose was to encourage connection, understanding and unity through the sharing of stories about the peopling of the Bay of Plenty - beginning with the stories of earliest Maori settlers through to hearing from some of our newest immigrants.

“The waka represents not only the first journey over water by Kupe, but a journey that each immigrant has made when moving to New Zealand,” says Warren.

‘This is Us – he waka eke noa’ additionally provides a way for people to reconnect after the isolation caused by COVID-19. Collecting stories, knowing others and working together also resonates with people’s desire to counter racism and misunderstandings based on mistrust.

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The school holidays are almost here.

Now’s the time to ditch routine and discover new ways to relax, connect and have fun as a family.

Here are some ideas on what to do in the Bay these school holidays.

Aqua adventures

Book a winter wildlife tour with Dolphin Seafaris. See seals, penguins,

albatross, whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Or paddle across Lake McLaren on Waimarino’s Evening Glow Worm Kayak Tour. Guaranteed to wow all ages as you discover a hidden canyon brimming with glow worms.

Enjoy a soak at the Mount Hot Pools and let your kids loose on the mini water slide. Kids will also love the

The Mount Hot Pools are one place to warm up and keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. hydroslide, wave pool and new Aqua Station play area at Baywave where they can splash to their heart’s content.

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Indoor action

Tear around an indoor electric drift trike track at BayStation or try the wind-powered blokarts. Laser tag and paintball are also on offer. Put your brainpower and teamwork skills to the test at Flummox Escape Rooms or have a good old family battle at Tenpin Tauranga followed by arcade games and New Yorkstyle pizza.

The Bay has two fantastic virtual experiences – The Aviator lets you fly a fighter jet, WW2 warbird o Iroquois helicopter in one of six incredible VR flight simulators. Meanwhile, The Cave is every gamer’s dream venue. Explore new worlds, go head-to-head on racing simulators and enjoy retro gaming arcades.

Local treasures

Little ones will love the Looking Glass Garden near Te Puke where characters from nursery rhymes and fairy tales are brought to life.

Just down the road is Experience Comvita and Kiwifruit Country. Both attractions offer daily tours and serve up delicious honey or kiwifruit ice-cream at the end.

Everyone will love Classic Flyers aviation museum.

Classic aircraft are displayed in a huge open hanger alongside vintage memorabilia. At Marshalls Animal Park, children can feed and play with farmyard animals and see emus, ostriches, Texas longhorns, Clydesdales and miniature horses.

Or let the kids run around the Katikati Bird Gardens alongside many varieties of birds.

For more ideas, visit: www.bayofplentynz.com or visit the Tauranga i-SITE (103 The Strand, Tauranga).

Matariki workshops at The Incubator

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Floral art, weaving, carving, drawing, making poi and exploring plant-based recipes are just some of the topics being covered in Matariki-themed workshops at The Incubator during late June and July.

Teiaro Taikato will be running an online plant-based kai workshop for adults and children, highlighting recipes that are healthy and affordable for families. There will also be an opportunity for family fun, participating in brain and coordination skill activities.

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necklace or bangle. She will also run a school children’s workshop using natural resources from the environment to create dried floral art.

Mike Matchitt will demonstrate for primary through to college students online how to use koru and kowhaiwhai patterns to develop Maori carving compositions. Beginners will be able to practise carving using soap.

There will also be a hip hop workshop with Jay Tihema, and in July a workshop learning to make poi and understanding the origin and songs related to poi will be run by Kathy Rawinia Murray.

There will be many workshops running at The Incubator during Matariki.

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Otawa’s Hochstetter Otawa Sanctuary is home to a genetically distinct version of one of the world’s most ancient frogs, the Hochstetter.

An adult Hochstetter frog has no tail, but has a tail wagging muscle.

While that may seem like a trivial fun fact, a tail-less wagging muscle is one of the most ancient features among any frog species in the world, connecting the species to its oldest amphibian ancestors.

Hochstetter frogs are the size of a thumb, don’t croak and are a green-and-brown colour -perfect for camouflage So naturally, they’re pretty hard to count.

“We suspect frog numbers are increasing due to the mammal pest control happening in the

Otawa Sanctuary,” says DOC ranger John Heaphy.

“We’re not exactly sure by how much because there is no statistically robust counting methodology available for such a cryptic nocturnal species, which spends a lot of its time hiding.

“Numbers are currently likely to be around several hundred.”

Conservationist Carole Long witnessed the discovery of Otawa’s Hochstetters, while on a Forest and Bird expedition in 1992.

“It was quite a stunning fin because they’re so small and hard to see,” says Carole.

“One of them came right up and jumped into the lens of one of our cameras.

“We haven’t gone looking for them since in fear of stepping on them.

“They’re incredibly fragile, so we

Get your shovels ready

Hochstetter frog. Photo: Euan Brook.

leave it to the experts now.”

The Otawa Sanctuary is proud of its resilient wee frog. As well as being the Sanctuary’s logo, significant measures ar put in place to protect them, as well as other wildlife in the Otawa Sanctuary.

Rats are a threat all throughout the year, rather than just during breeding times like birds.

Last year, 700 self-resetting rat traps were placed across 350hectares of steep forest by Te Whakakaha Trust, a process that took several months.

DOC says developing a way to monitor Otawa’s Hochstetter population is their goal in future.

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Volunteers are needed to help with planting day at Otawa Scenic Reserve on Saturday.

Otawa Scenic Reserve, home to the for five years now. We’re there because rare Hochstetter’s frog, is needing of the Hochstetter’s frog - that’s the whole reason for the trust, to protect keen volunteers to help get native this endangered frog, probably the plants into the ground there on rarest frog in the world. This is a Saturday, June 27. national park now, a sanctuary, and now we’ve just got to get some trees up “We invite you to a day of fun, and get rid of the rats and pests.” fellowship, and work - 2500 natives to The native trees have been supplied be planted!” says Te Whakakaha Trust

by Trees that Count and Western Bay chairperson Jim Dowman. of Plenty Council who are also sending “Drive through the gate and then go people along to help on Saturday. about one kilometre to the site.

“Waitaha Community Trust have “Bring your spade, warm or wet also provided us with some funding,” weather gear, and water.” says Jim. Food and drinks will be provided at Helpers are asked to meet at the the end of planting which is expected reserve at 9.30am on Saturday June 27, to take two or three hours. “Once we get the plants in then we’ll have a really at 1254 No 3 Rd, Te Puke.

If it’s raining the day will be good feed,” says Jim. postponed until Sunday, June 28.

“We’ve been working on the reserve

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Bethlehem’s tribute to slain office People in Bethlehem might have noticed that its birthing centre has turned its famous exterior pink and blue light to blue only.

The blue and pink light circles are used to announce the recent birth of a boy or girl to the Tauranga community.

The centre’s clinical midwife

manager Alexandra Deas says they made the decision to stay on blue only, in honour of Constable Matthew Hunt.

The 28-year-old died after being shot during a routine traffic stop in West Auckland last week.

Matthew had been in the force since 2017.

Stories in your skin

Janice Cherie Pania Eriha receiving her moko kauae from artist Sian Montgomery-Neutze.

Hiona Herare’s film ‘Ruahine: Stories in Her Skin’ focuses on the ceremony where two Muaupoko wahine, Anahera Winiata and Janice Cherie Pania Eriha, receive their traditional moko kauae.

For Maori women, the moko kauae, or chin tattoo, is a visual way to assert their birthright and identity while celebrating the mana or spiritual power of their ancestry. In Maori tradition, the head is considered the most sacred part of the body, making the practice of moko kauae highly prestigious and exclusive to Maori women. The moving and powerfully emotional film explores the personal reasons for women getting the tattoo, a practice that was once suppressed through legislation but now experiencing a resurgence.

Hiona was initially approached by her cousin artist

Sian Montgomery-Neutze, to film the moko kauae ceremony.

“So that we had a digital copy of it for our whanau archive,” says Hiona. “It’s a significant milestone for any moko artist and the whanau wanted me to capture it. And of course the two wahine receiving their moko kauae were family too.”

Being busy with other film work, Hiona came back to the footage later and watching it, she found she was transported back to the ceremony.

“I gave me the feeling that through this film we could show the world what wahinetanga – womanhood, and whanaungatanga – family connection - values look like, feel like and sound like.”

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Friday 26 June 2020

Squeezing those seasoned pro’s for knowledge BOP Squash has a few famous faces helping their Elite and Development Girls’ Squad this season.

Former world ranking squash players Dame Susan Devoy and Joanne Williams, who represented New Zealand during the 80s and 90s, have been bringing their expertise to squad camps – Sunday training sessions which take place about every three weeks.

With the squad trying to make the BOP Under 19 team after a season interrupted by lockdown – the group

of 12 to 18 year-olds are stoked to have Susan and Joanne on board.

“The girls are excited to be back on the court, and really appreciate having the support of players with Susan and Joanne’s experience,” says Squash BOP coaching director Robbie Wyatt.

Living in the BOP herself, Susan has supported local sport for years.

This is the first time her friend and fellow teammate Joanne, who lives in Cambridge, has been involved with BOP Squash, says Robbie.

“I worked with Joanne for about five years coaching national teams in Auckland, so it’s great to have her on board.

A timely injection of cash After St John’s annual appeal was cancelled because of COVID-19 the service has received a much needed funding boost from a bunch of car enthusiasts.

Keith’s daughter is also a St John cadet so he has seen first-hand how hard it can be for the organisation to get funding.

“I see what they have to do to be able to try and survive and for St John to get funding and how much of a struggle it is.”

Although the Tauranga Auto The event was run in conjunction Extravaganza was held in February, the with the Welcome Bay Lions Club funds have recently been presented to and Donald Prentice of the club has a the charity and the $8200 couldn’t come granddaughter in the St John cadets as at better time. well so the connection to the charity is “We’re looking at a large hole in our very personal. funding, so this sort of money is Tyre Master and Complete greatly received,” says Traffic Services were St John district major sponsors youth manager of the event.

Vaughn Coy. Tyre Vaugh Master says the owner Matt emergency Nelson ambulance says he got service and involved community because he health services rely wants to help heavily on donations.

St John but also Community health Tauranga Auto Extravaganza likes that the services include the co-organiser Keith Sawyer, event is held in youth division, health Tyre Masters’ Matt Nelson and downtown Tauranga. shuttles, caring callers “I like the idea of co-organiser Neville McKay. and friends of the bringing events to emergency department. downtown, bringing people into the “The community health side of CBD, probably more now than ever.” things benefits greatly from these sort Car enthusiasts brought their pride of donations.” and joy to display at the show on The The money raised will also stay local to Strand and it didn’t matter what make, support the Bay of Plenty. model or type of vehicle it was.

The auto extravaganza is the brain Neville says the event will now be an child of Neville McKay and Keith annual occurrence and there are plans to Sawyer because they’re both petrol heads make it bigger and better next year. and wanted to help St John.

They are looking at adding jet skis Neville says everyone in New Zealand and boats which will mean they need to needs St John at some stage or knows change their mantra of anything with someone that has used the service. wheels and a motor is welcome.

“We’re already very lucky in this district for having great coaches, and as a country we have a history of high ranking women’s players.

“So, seeing the talent in our 16 Elite and Development players is really exciting.”

The squad will find out if they make the BOP U19 team next month.

MacKenzie Dyer

BOP Girls’ Squad with Susan Devoy (front row second from right) and Joanne Williams (back row, second from right).

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Tina Gerrard, Mel Wallis and Alan Ching from the Ministry of Social Development at a networking event in Tauranga. newcomers, which immediately The Chamber of Commerce to town or the business world.”

And there are a few tricks to creates a shared interest between is encouraging businesses to getting started. two people – and an opportunity, learn the finer arts “Networking is about taking as you are both in the same boat.” an interest in others and finding She says the Chamber regularly of networking. ways to help them, and in return, holds events centred around an Sam Williamson, executive people help you. So if viewed activity or a speaker, and are often director at BNI for the Bay of from this perspective, it is a held at a local business, so the format Plenty/Waikato/Gisborne areas, says rewarding activity.” allows for natural conversation, and networking is “a mutually beneficia He adds the best networkers have natural breaks in conversation, to meeting of likeminded people” and “a positive mind-set, are willing to occur, taking the pressure off the it should be fun, not feared. help others and are using ears, eyes feeling of, ‘I must network’.

He says no matter the size, and mouth in proportion”.

The Chamber is hosting a short stage or sector a business is in, Tauranga Chamber of workshop on networking how-tos networking is one of the easiest and Commerce engagement this Tuesday, June 30, ahead of most valuable ways to help growth co-ordinator Jeanette Mindham their next Business After 5 event – personally and professionally. says attending industry events and on Wednesday, July 1. For full “But often the very sound of the get-togethers is a good way to ease details, visit the Tauranga Chamber word can send people into a cold into the business community. of Commerce website or email: sweat, particularly if they are new “These events often attract other events@tauranga.org.nz

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TCC insolvency claim ‘ exaggerated’ The statement by the Mayor last week that Tauranga City Council was ‘insolvent’ caught many by surprise, including Councillors and Council staff.

It was a bold statement, but is Council ‘insolvent’? Or in other words, bankrupt? No, not even close.

At the end of a debate on rates increases the Mayor said: “we’re insolvent. If we were a business, we would be calling the receivers now.”

This statement was dutifully repeated widely by the media without challenge or investigation so let’s look at the facts.

Inland Revenue defines insolvency as when your debt exceeds your assets or when debts can’t be paid when due.

In both cases, Council meets its obligations and remains solvent.

Council’s net debt by June 2021 is forecast to be $680m with net assets of $4.1b; far from insolvent. You can’t sell roads though; if we exclude all the land in the road corridor the city still has more than $1.3b in assets. What about paying our debts? Our annual interest

costs are just over $20m or less than 10 per cent of our $266m annual revenue; again, quite solvent.

Alone, we have challenges funding the amount of infrastructure needed for future subdivisions but claiming we’re ‘insolvent’ and whipping up double-digit rates rises every year on current residents to pay for future residents and developers’ profits isn’t the answer. Council needs to be a credible, co-investment partner with Government and Regional Council. Exaggerated claims of insolvency undermine confidence. We cool heads and a cool set of facts to build trust.

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Family friendly Munro’s While sitting sipping a coffee at Munro’s Restaurant & Café at Mount Maunganui I was reminded of the last time I’d been here, pre-lockdown, enjoying a roast dinner.

A friend had pulled me along to one of the country club’s monthly events held in the adjoining hall where many joined in with the line dancing, which, on reflection, seems a perfectly Arthur King in the Munro’s Restaurant and Café. appropriate form of social distance dancing. here every night,” says Arthur.

The friendliness in the restaurant “But there’s no AIMS Games this and bar also make it one of the year. And no Anzac. No Easter. most enjoyable social places to be at “Normally at Easter there are big the Mount. functions going on here.

Vice president of the Mount “People are pretty nervous about Maunganui RSA Arthur King joined coming back into the club until they’re me, and we got chatting about how 100 per cent certain that this virus is the club is adapting to this COVID-19 going to be under control.” world. The restaurant, café, bar and Despite uncertainty, numbers are other facilities there are all administered quietly picking up, with Munro’s by the RSA. featuring their $10 roast meals and “The perception has been that the encouraging people to return.

RSA is old men sitting around drinking They can cater for private functions beer talking about the war,” says and their Gallipoli Room can take up Arthur. “But that’s long gone.” to 50 people. The restaurant itself will Reflecting a refreshing change, the hold 130. club named the restaurant and café For those who love singing, there is after Les Munro who was the last karaoke on Saturday nights. surviving pilot of the 1943 Dambuster On Sundays, a band plays in the Raid during World War Two. afternoons, and the Country Club Les passed away about four years is held there on the last Sunday of ago but was proud to give his name each month. There’s also an exercise to the restaurant. Families and groups group, movies, snooker, darts, have joined, taking up the opportunity dancing, and chess. to eat somewhere well suited to “It is a club that is open to children as well as older people. everybody,” says Arthur.

“The last few years, the AIMS Games They recently introduced Kids Club have had about 300 students eating for a one-off joining payment of $5.

“Were hopeful it will draw in kids on a Saturday afternoon, and encourage families to come in and join.”

Arthur says the club is open to all suggestions for use of the facilities.

“We want to encourage people to come, join us and see what we have to offer.”

Munro’s Restaurant and Café is open every day from 11am – 2pm and then from 5.30pm onwards.

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Trial underway for Mount safety projects Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell has welcomed the announcement of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s support for a trial of temporary road and cycleway changes in Mount Maunganui.

Community involvement is a vital part of the trial and temporary changes will be monitored to see what works well.

“The whole point of the exercise is for the community to be able to test

temporary changes to a highly-used cycling and pedestrian environment, not only to improve road safety, but to create spaces people will enjoy.

The project will test a separated cruiseway along Marine Parade and Pilot Bay and improve safety and amenity at the Tay Street/Marine Parade intersection.

“If the community likes the outcomes and wants them to be permanent, we can then look to develop a project to make that a reality.”

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We need a leader

Our government has sho Take care of our children and the country will take wn once again how incompetent they are wit care of itself. h the latest border control fiasco.

Take care of our children and we will empty our prisons.

We in New Zealand have put in Take care of our children and stop drugs. tremendous effort and har dship over the This is why we cannot ease up on our past three months and the wonderful drug laws as drugs are destroying too people we entrust to run the country many lives. have wasted our efforts.

What nonsense to suggest that I am sick and tired of lies and taxation will help repair the damage excuses. Ardern is a great PR done to young lives. Our relaxed person. Without her the Labour approach already is destroying lives. party would be sunk.

Kids who can’t be bothered learning, Unfortunately she is not a who are dodging school; grown men and leader. We need a leader, no t a good spokesperson. The Labou women who think that it is harmless, when it is a r ministers have sho wn their incompetence many stupefying drug and if you smoke it you can consume times but nobody seems to be discip far more alcohol because it interferes with one’s lined or fired. This sho ws up her poor managem nervous system. ent abilities. I know who I will not be voting Think of the young man, newly married, whose for in September. vehicle was pushed off the Mangatapu Bridge by a D High, Pyes Pa. man returning home from work who was under the influence of cannabis.

We cannot liberalise the law when cannabis does so much damage. Our road fatalities are bad enough, but who wants to have a chemically rearranged brain driving towards one on our limited quality roads.

The oil and gas inside New Zealand’s boundaries, Drivers have enough to worry about. and undisturbed, belongs to all New Zealanders The young, defenceless policeman murdered this week for doing his job is an indictment on our society. through the New Zealand Government. So far, in No to law reform of cannabis. most cases, the right to extract the oil and gas has M Murray-Benge, Bethlehem, been sold to private enterprises for a few pieces each year. Very little of that oil remains in New Zealand, if any. Norway kept ownership of their oil and gas.

The means of extraction, transport, storage, refining and sales of the products through whole or majority share state owned enterprises.

In the process it provided benefits to all Norwegians and possibly proved more efficient than private companies.

The New Zealand path has probably had negative return to society and the environment.

R Lichtwark, Rotorua.

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The Kindness of God

During COVID-19 lockdown, there was a constant message that we should be kind to one another. The call to kindness made me think about an important attribute of God’s character – the kindness of God. The Bible reveals that God’s kindness is, firstly, seen in the ay God treated His own people in Israel. After He saved them from slavery and captivity in Egypt, the Israelites often rejected God – they sacrificed to the false gods of Baal burned incense to handmade images (Hosea 11:2). Despite their sin, God “led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love. To them I was like one who lifts a little child to the cheek, and I bent down to feed them.” (Hosea 11:4) God’s unmerited favour and kindness was further extended to Gentiles – people who do not normally think about God and honour God. Ephesians 2:1-9 puts it like this: despite our sin, but precisely because of His great love for us, God expressed “the A place riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus”. He did this immeasurable by His Son into the world. Titus 3:4 says, in Jesus Christ “the goodness and of sending respite loving kindness of God appeared”. inInthe God’scity character, kindness and severity go hand-in-glove. They cannot and should not be separated.

Romans 11:22 declares: “Note then the kindness and the severity of God: Sunday 8am & 10am severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue Wednesday 10am in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off.”

Messy Church - 4pm, should take God’s kindness for granted or expect 3rdWe Sunday of thenot month it as some right of ours. Romans 2:4 is quite explicit and warns: “Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God’s kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?” Dear reader, embrace God’s love and kindness by repenting of your sin, and believing in Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour.

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Leave access alone I notice with dismay the council now wants to bollard Kumlin Park so access by car to the grass will be blocked. No more parking on the grass and enjoying family picnics in the shade of the trees etc, no more happy laughter of children playing, no more relaxing on the grass by the car. Great knuckle dragging folks.

Who is behind this sort of crazy activity which includes the anti-social behaviour of making single roundabouts out of two lane roundabouts.

The TCC is one of the most anti-social councils in the world in my opinion. The TCC doesn’t give a toss for the wellbeing of ratepayers.

The two no exit streets at each end of the park will become car parks, making life uncomfortable for residents in these two streets. There will be no parking left for residents visitors on a sunny summer day, or will the antisocial TCC yellow line those two streets so nobody can park there?

What is wrong with the TCC that all they seem to be able to do efficiently is waste money, give money away or generally make life miserable for the ratepayers.

A Bourne, Bethlehem.

Jimmy is a good cook “You are a great Cook Jimmy,” Said Mrs Capt Cook in awe Speaking to the great navigator, her husband, Who she very seldom saw.

“Where are you off to this time Jimmy?

To what strange foreign shores.

“I know you are going somewhere I saw you pack your naval drawers.

“Tell me where you’re going Jimmy In that tiny boat of yours That has no outboard motor and no wooden rowing oars.”

Capt Cook RN drew himself up his chest and muscles flexed And then explained to Mrs Cook where his ship was going next.

“I will go looking for New Zealand across the many countless miles.

“Then I’m heading north to Hawaii To find the Sandwich Isles “Don’t go to those Islands Jimmy!

“You’ll meet trouble at that spot.

“The locals are quite unfriendly and will drop you in a cooking pot.”

But Capt Cook paid no heed paid no attention to his loving wife.

He went to the Sandwich Islands and paid there with his life To honour Cook they wrote a book about the great navigator’s life.

They called it “Jimmy’s Cookbook” It was autographed by his wife.

But the highest honour bestowed on the Great Navigator at his death was the sound of bells and whistles when they made him Master Chef!

B Conroy, Otumoetai.

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Times are changing Debate is healthy, but B. Capamagian (The Weekend Sun, June 19, page 29) and I will simply have to agree to differ. Times have changed. The world has moved on.

Past paradigms are questioned by a growing number of people.

People recognise that the ongoing development and unbridled use of fossil fuels is one of the main drivers of global warming and climate change, with concomitant environmental degradation. They favour an intentional transition to renewables.

They no longer view perpetual economic growth as the ‘be all and end all’, especially on an already overstretched planet with finite resources. Rather, it is merely a means to realisin greater goals, such as human dignity, fairness, equality, wellbeing and social justice.

They are heartily tired of adversarial politics, characterised by constantly carping that everything ‘the other lot’ does is negative and bad, and an unwillingness to give credit where it is due. Accordingly those who engage in it rapidly plunge in popularity.

I have three children and ten grandchildren. They tell me in no uncertain terms that these mindsets and approaches will neither promote the common good in the present nor the best interests of future generations. I listen, and find their arguments cogently persuasive P Donnell, Welcome Bay.

New road pays its way Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s engineering consultants have investigated building the Katikati Bypass as a local road. This road would follow the same alignment as the NZTA version but without roundabouts at each end. They estimate it would cost $68.7m. The minimum share for Council would be $33.7m.

However, the consultants conclude that “the likelihood of receiving NZTA funding is low” and that “based on simple accounting assumptions, the income from tolls is unlikely to cover repayments on borrowings of up to $40m.”

Council’s consultants do not say what assumptions they made, so the Katikati - Waihi Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association has made our own assumptions and calculated what income might be expected from tolls.

The NZTA Average Annual Daily Traffic count for SH2 just north of Katikati is 12,698 vehicles, 13 per cent of which are heavy vehicles. We assumed that 50 per cent of the 11,048 light vehicles and 90 per cent of the 1650 heavy vehicles would take the bypass if it was available. We assumed the same tolls as for the Takitimu Drive Toll Road in Tauranga ($1.90 and $5.00) and calculated this would bring in $6.5 million a year.

That should easily be enough to pay for the road.

K Hay, Katikati - Waihi Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association.

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Improvements in Parkinson’s treatment New Australian research led by QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute has identified ways to make the most widely-used advanced treatment for Parkinson’s disease - deep brain stimulation therapy - more effective and safer. Deep brain stimulation involves implanting electrodes within the brain, which allows the delivery of focused electrical currents to a small target region. The neurosurgical procedure has been shown to reverse some motor-related symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, including tremor, stiffness and

slowness, with some patients even able to stop medication. QIMR Berghofer lead researcher and St Andrews War Memorial Hospital neuropsychiatrist Dr Philip Mosley says the procedure was being used more frequently for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease because it reduces disability and improves quality of life for several years, but it can also have harmful side-effects.

He says knowing which connections were harmful or helpful would assist neurologists and neurosurgeons decide where best to place the DBS electrodes.

Strength and balance classes return Community strength and balance classes have resumed across Tauranga and instructors are encouraging older persons to get back to a regular exercise routine to help prevent falls.

Class instructor Diana Bomford from the Active Seniors: Heart, Strength and Balance class in Otumoetai says participants were excited to return to class after a long absence due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“It’s wonderful to see so many smiling faces, and participants are really enjoying socialising with each other again.”

Like many instructors, Diana supported her class participants over lockdown with exercises they could do at home, but says regulars admitted to wanting or needing to be more physically active after a long absence from classes.

“We welcome new participants as well.

“Everyone can benefit from working on thei strength and balance.”

Rachel Garden from Sport Bay of Plenty says regular strength and balance exercises are critical for preventing falls.

“Each year one in three people aged over 65 will fall,” says Rachel.

“But simple and fun exercises can improve our strength and balance and reduce the risk of falls by as much as 30 per cent.”

With the resumption of classes across Tauranga, Sport Bay of Plenty and class instructors are encouraging all people over 65 to take up the opportunity to attend.

Find a class near you by visiting:

www.sportbop.co.nz/keep-on-your-feet, phoning Sport BOP on: 578 0016 or ask your GP or practice nurse for a referral.

Class participants Bruce Callander, John Adnitt, Irene Mainland, Trevor Martin and Shirley Alderdice work on their strength and balance with instructor Diana Bomford.

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Club house now open at boutique village Woodlands Boutique Village is well located in Bethlehem.

It’s a mere stroll to the shops, restaurants and cafés and a hop and a skip to the supermarket, doctor or chemist.

The village is ‘boutique’ which just means intimate, cosy and friendly. This village is a great place to live especially if you prefer to be part of a small and caring community, one where you are known by name and looked out for by your fellow residents, as

well as the operator of the village. Your family can rest assured that you will be happy and safe in this beautiful environment.

Woodlands’ club house is now complete and fits into its setting perfectly, as if it has always been there.

Sitting atop a rise it has views to the Mount, making the deck the perfect spot for a sundowner.

Inside, a comfortable lounge seating area surrounds an inviting gas fire and provides a great meeting place for residents to enjoy a get together, or the perfect spot for celebrating that special occasion with family.

There are currently two, two-bedroom, separate office duplex units for sale at Woodlands Boutique Village, which are both due for completion in only two months’ time.

If you are after a three-bedroom standalone home, the team can help you out there too, but get in soon as there’s only a limited supply left.

You are warmly invited to come and have a look and see for yourself just what a wonderful village it is that you too could soon be calling home.

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Wellbeing of elderly must be a focus post-COVID As older New Zealanders have borne the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, an Otago researcher warns there needs to be an emphasis on addressing older people’s future needs and to help reduce ageing inequities.

University of Otago scientist, Associate Professor Louise Parr-Brownlie, is also director of the Ageing Well National Science Challenge, one of the country’s 11 national science challenges.

She highlights the fact the pandemic has disproportionately affected older New Zealanders who have experienced the strictest social distancing guidelines along with significant suffering and impact - most of the 22 people dying as a result of COVID-19 in New Zealand are aged over 70 years.

"Most kaumatua (older people) have been stoic and resilient. They nonchalantly share that they have survived worse and they will get through this as well.

But as the number of older adults in New Zealand is expected to double in the next 20 years, the Otago scientist with a special interest in Parkinson’s disease, advocates for continued funding for quality research among this age group to ensure culturally safe and equitable care for all older New Zealanders.

In recent research published in US journal The Gerontologist, associate professor Parr-Brownlie says

currently, research focused on older New Zealanders, is fragmented and only partially addressed within other priorities such as noncommunicable diseases.

"A significant risk is that the research on the health and wellbeing of older New Zealanders could fall between priorities, leading in turn to uncoordinated, piece-meal health service delivery."

Despite publicly funded health and welfare support for older citizens, the ageing experience differs markedly across ethnic groups with Maori dying seven years younger than other ethnicities.

Preliminary findings from a recent study funded

by Ageing Well found that New Zealand residents moving into retirement villages were older and frailer, in parallel, the aged residential care sector has dramatically changed since the Government’s nationwide funding model was put in place more than 20 years ago.

"People are going into care at a later age, with multiple long-term conditions and disability-related dependencies that require specialised, around-the-clock care," Associate Professor Parr-Brownlie says.

“We must continue to advocate for changes to policies throughout health and wellbeing, socioeconomic, justice and education sectors to address the roots of aging inequities,” she says.

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Building a business from the ground up A newly qualified builder, with experience in project management and a swag of industry awards, starts a new business just before lockdown.

It sounds like the start of a bad story. Instead, Cameron Diack is proof of what can be achieved when you’re determined and have a good work ethic. And a good boss.

Cameron moved to Tauranga to take on an apprenticeship with Jones Builders. A friend of Cameron’s family, Brad Jones had started a building company and wanted to add an apprentice to his staff that included two other qualified builders Brad sent Cameron out on jobs, where he got to learn practical skills, and enrolled him on the New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) course at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology so he could check off the requirements for his trade easily and get added support.

“Brad pushed me to my limits and gave me the opportunities when he knew I was ready for them.”

Watching Brad develop his business inspired Cameron to want to do the same.

Earlier this year, Cameron started Diack Homes and now subcontracts to Brad as well as developing his own customer base. He says the relationship works well because they’re able to help each other out with jobs and support.

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US engineer designs resilient building A ‘magic bullet’ from a Canterbury engineer provided the key for leading US engineer David Mar to demonstrate that more resilient buildings in earthquake zones do not need to cost more than conventional buildings.

The low-damage design expert spoke last week to New Zealand engineers about Casa Adelante, a recently completed affordable housing project in San Francisco that successfully delivered a high-performance building for almost no additional cost.

David was the keynote speaker at the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering webinar series thanks to the

support of the Earthquake Commission, where he talked about designing resilient, affordable buildings that can continue to function after an earthquake.

"This low-damage designed building will keep functioning under much bigger earthquake loads and allow people to keep living in the building. For example windows are far less likely to break and the building will stay waterproof and heat-tight.” Professor Rodgers shared his research where the team was developing and testing a type of "damper" system that was both powerful and compact. It was the perfect fit for the project, and th two started collaborating on the design.

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Local pergolas given stamp of approval

Mitch Mcdivitt, Ezra Watkins, Bronwen Parry, Shannon Burns and Gavyn Burns from Undercover Industries. to not only meet their expectations, but smash ‘em Undercover Industries brings beauty and out of the park!” comfort to Bay of Plenty homes with Undercover Industries uses structural-grade custom-made aluminium pergolas. aluminium to customise pergolas that suit each client’s unique needs. Whether you are after a gabled, Having never wavered from their commitment to curved, mono-pitched or custom shaped pergola, make their products locally, the husband-and-wife they can make it happen. led team was stoked to receive the iconic Buy New “Our experienced team of in-house fabrication Zealand Made official license earlier this week. engineers is always busy working away in our Mount “We are so proud to make our products here with Maunganui-based manufacturing facility, bringing local knowledge, supporting our community as they our customer’s visions to life.” continually support us,” says director Gavyn Burns.

The result is an ideal outdoor space that’s modern For more than 30 years, the New Zealand Made and attractive, low-maintenance and durable with trademark has been a trusted sign of authentically 99.9 per cent UV protection, keeping you, your Kiwi-made products. The label is proof of a product indeed made in our own backyard. family and your assets protected all year long.

“Being locally manufactured means our pergolas For locally-made pergolas, awnings or outdoor are designed for the Bay’s wild, windy and coastal structures, visit: www.undercoverindustries.co.nz conditions,” says Gavyn. or head to their showroom at 7 Cherokee Place, “It also allows us to work alongside our customers Mount Maunganui.

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‘Mum and Dad’ investors return to property market Derryn says the arrival of ‘Mum and Dad’ investors is "We’re now seeing more ‘Mum and Dad’ investors eager to get understandable given many factors now at play. into the property market, which is definitely helping to hold house The cost of borrowing is at record low levels; poor prices up," says Derryn Mayne, owner of Century 21 New Zealand. bank deposit rates are driving people to look for better Her comments follow a joint report released this month by REINZ and independent economist Tony Alexander which revealed one in four New Zealand agents say they are noticing more investors in the market.

At the same time REINZ’s latest Monthly Property Report showed 11 out of 15 regions have experienced median price increases on the previous month.

returns; rents remain strong nationwide; the Reserve Bank has temporarily removed LVRs meaning 30 per cent deposits from most investors are no longer required; and investors are increasingly hopeful they can snatch a bargain.

"Our Century 21 offices are reporting more enquiries from the likes of city investors now taking a greater interest in the regions. Given the ongoing strength of our regions, this makes perfect sense," she says.

According to the REINZ and Alexander report, Auckland now has on average the lowest annual rental yield with capital growth slowing, while the likes of the Manawatu-Whanganui region continue to perform strongly for residential property investors both in yields and capital gain.

Derryn says feedback also indicates that retirees are shying away from commercial building investments and syndications given the economic fallout from COVID-19 and ongoing uncertainties facing businesses and retailers.

"Increasingly, residential property is looking like a good place to put your money. Housing demand still outstrips supply and sale prices continue to defy any doom and gloom. While rents in some areas will no doubt soften, the returns remain way better than bank interest and of course solid capital gain will always be delivered in the medium to long term."

The Century 21 boss says some retirees presume they

can’t borrow money, but many could be pleasantly surprised if they can show secure projected income from a rental investment they’re keen to purchase.

"Our offices are different to most because they’re all linked in with Century 21 Financial New Zealand.

“Managing director Julius Capilitan has significant experience in home loans and financial services, and has brilliant access to some great mortgage deals.

"Every day of the week Century 21 is helping people of all ages and stages secure funding at the best rates right through to ensuring investors build great property portfolios. Over the coming months, we expect to do much more of it," says Derryn.

Don’t put up with bad showers If your home suffers from leaky pipes, either your bathroom is in need of repair or you need to change your shower pressure.

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“I do total shower replacements from start to finish. With no other trades involved. Most shower replacements only take two days.”

As well as the total replacement of leaking pipes, he also does hot water cylinder conversions, so you never have to put up with a low-pressure shower ever again.

“I specialise in re-piping houses that have leaky water pipes in walls,” says Kev, “and a lot of people like their shower pressure increased. That is something I do a lot.”

When you call Kev about a job, he’s the man who shows up. “I will travel Bay of Plenty-wide for work,” says Kev.

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Call to reduce home-heating emissions As temperatures drop, the team at Land Air Water Aotearoa are encouraging people to help keep the air in our towns and cities healthy by using clean homeheating methods.

In New Zealand, burning wood or coal for home heating is the main source of harmful particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5) in our air. An increase in the number of people working from home due to COVID-19, combined with cooler weather, means we could see an increase in home heating emissions this winter.

Breathing polluted air can lead to lung and heart problems with vulnerable populations most affected.

LAWA air quality lead and environment Canterbury air quality analyst Teresa Aberkane explained while New Zealand towns and cities recorded below average levels of air pollution during COVID19 Alert Level 4 lockdown, things may have been different if lockdown happened over winter.

"During lockdown, traffic pollution dropped significantly a roadside locations which you would expect with fewer vehicles on the road. This is good news, however unlike most developed countries, cars are not our primary air quality polluters. New Zealand’s dominant source of PM10 and PM2.5 air pollution comes from people burning wood and coal to heat their homes.

"If lockdown had coincided with winter rather than during a dry

autumn, we could have seen record particulate matter exceedances," says Teresa.

It is important for people to stay warm in their homes over the cooler months, and there are different home heating methods available to suit different circumstances, that contribute less pollution. The cleanest home heating appliances include heat pumps, pellet burners, or ultra-low emission burners. The next best alternatives are electric, gas, or oil heaters.

Clean heating may not always be an option. To reduce emissions from wood burners, people should only burn dry, non-treated wood from a trusted supplier and use an efficient burning technique.

Burning damp wood produces more harmful emissions and burning treated and painted wood (timber) emits toxins into the air. Recent research by GNS Science in partnership with regional councils and unitary authorities has discovered lead and arsenic pollution in urban air from people burning painted wood.

Regional councils and unitary authorities are responsible for managing air quality in New Zealand. As part of this management they operate a network of air quality monitoring stations (results are available on the LAWA website) alongside education and enforcement programmes.

Chair of Local Government New Zealand Regional Sector and Bay of Plenty Council Doug Leeder has a message for people buying wood.

"We know from monitoring results reported on LAWA that air quality has improved over the past 10-years.

“We also know some places still exceed guidelines from time to time.

"We breathe what you burn, so be wary of people selling wet or treated wood.

“Bad wood is usually available at prices too good to be true and will pollute your household and neighbourhood.

"Refrain from burning waste outdoors and if you see or smell excessive air pollution, let your regional authority know," says Doug.

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Cosy up in Greerton

Where will this Kea turn up in Greerton’s Yarn Bombing?

It’s that time of the year again – the air is getting chillier, we’re starting to layer up and Greerton creatives are getting ready to show off their skills.

Greerton trees are about to get snuggly with this year’s yarn bombing.

Greerton Mainstreet manager Sally Benning says this years’ theme is ‘Aotearoa – what it means to you’ and there are some breathtaking entries.

“Going into winter, we’re wrapping up the trees for winter, to brighten up Greerton Village,” she says.

“We’re planning on having the trees cosied up by early July, so keep an eye out for them.”

This year, Crockford Real Estate trading as Ray White Greerton are on board for the third year running as the major sponsor of the yarn bombing – and there’s a $2000 prize pool up for grabs.

“There’s a total $2000 prize pool, and of that $2000, 1500 will go to local charities and $500 will go to the creative knitters,” says Sally.

Voting is easy – pop into any Greerton store displaying a ‘vote here’ poster in their window to cast your vote. All you need to do is fill in your name, contact phone number and your favourite tree.

There’s also an official judge this year, so the stakes are high “Greerton is also encouraging shoppers to ‘buy local, support local,” says Sally.

“The campaign has been designed with a personal touch in that it features businesses in a personal way – it shows images of them, tells you what they do and who they are.

“It’s really about trying to connect the community with their local business owners and try to support them in what are some difficult times “A lot of these businesses have sponsored schools, students, clubs... all sorts of things over the years.

“Now is a great time to come and support them as business owners.

“A lot of the retailers in Greerton have been pleasantly surprised at the support they have received.”

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New music – there’s a lot of it!

Some weeks things simply don’t work out the way you planned.

Following a column talking about local studios and the types of albums they produce, I planned to review a debut album from songwriter Ian Gilmour this week. But, after so meticulous a set-up, my planning has been derailed. Or perhaps I’m just easily distracted by shiny new objects... So, apologies, I’ll review Ian’s album next time and this week offer a smorgasbord of those distracting new objects. Yes, it’s another column filled with what we in the learned commentariat call “a whole bunch of stuff”.

First thing I should mention is that the new Bob Dylan album landed with a weighty thump a few days ago. I find it hard not to reach for the often-overused word ‘masterpiece’.

I’d certainly describe it as one of Uncle Bob’s greatest.

For those wondering at my particular take on that cannon, I’d rate Top Bob as: Freewheelin’; Bringing It All Back Home; Highway 61; Blonde On Blonde; Blood On The Tracks; Desire; Time Out Of Mind; and now Rough And Rowdy Ways.

It is a dense, allusive album, not quite the cavalcade of characters and pop culture references that defined the epic opening single Murder Most Foul but close.

Dirty blues

There are the expected blues romps, with the band sounding dirtier and looser than even bar-room mode Rolling Stones, and songs that seem to place Dylan closer to Leonard Cohen than ever before: the beautiful I’ve Made Up My Mind To Give Myself To You is another Dylan love song that might also be a hymn of religious devotion, and Mother Of Muses with its reference to Calliope and creative muses again summons the late Lenny, from whom Dylan has just snatched the title ‘Best Album By a 79-Year-Old’.

That 17-minute single, an obvious album closing track, is actually on a separate disc, despite the total running length allowing for a single CD. That’s because Dylan has written another closing track, the brilliantly haunting Key West (Philosopher Pirate), wherein he eulogises about the Floridian island city, much in the way he mythologised Scottish highlands on Time Out Of Mind’s eponymous closer.

There’s a lot to take in; colour me awestruck.

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Also new this week is Sean Bodley’s second single of the year, as well as a video for the first one. Sean is planning to release a series of eight singles in 2020, each with distinct individual flavours.

First came Sunday Drive, and Sean has now added a “live” video for that cruisey guitar instrumental which you can find at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWdXuqJdzV It features Sean playing live in the studio over a backing track.

In a very cool move there is a link to Sean’s Bandcamp page where you can download the backing track so you too can jam along to it.

Nice one Centurion!

Sinner

Sean’s new single, Sinner, is also out this week, available now on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, the usual places. And as Sean promised it has a totally different flavour to Sunday Drive, being a full-on axe attack with shredding harmony guitars and a serious bass/drum accompaniment.

Finally, I wanted to Bob Dylan. mention a couple of gigs this Saturday (June 27) when there will be, I would guess, the largest number of bands playing in town since last year’s Jazz Festival.

At Totara Street, with doors opening at 6pm and music at 6.30pm, $20 will gain admission to the Post Apocalyptic Ball, a fancy dress extravaganza organised by the inimitable Tauranga Music Sux Freedom Fighters. Music will be loud and wild and will be supplied by Shoutin Preachin, Echo Ohs, Rat Dickz, Hellbent, Nuggiez, Repairs, and Cindy. Suggested costumes include a 5G Tower, Wuhan Batman, Stalinda Adern and Jeff Bezos.

Earlier in the day, at the CBD’s Our Place there will be music from midday with 20 young artists performing, including Louie Campbell, Paras, Brandon Sykes, Ignition, Odium, Emily Tattersall, Vegan Funk Machine and many others. Entry is by a koha, music continues till 8pm and of course, being at Our Place, there is plenty of food and drink close at hand.

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Come dance all around the world The Entertainer’s Club is bringing Corben Simpson and Simon Graham to Tauranga to perform an intimate night of music.

Corben Simpson.

‘Dance all around the World’ is a song co-written and sung by Corben Simpson back in 1972.

BLERTA was the band - a unique musical and social phenomenon - and ensured news coverage with every new territory it conquered. It was Corben’s on-stage presence, his songwriting skills and entrepreneurial efforts that were very much part of the BLERTA energy. They were an explosion of the hippy lifestyle: a large community of artists on the road in a psychedelic bus, complete with wives and children.

Corben Simpson has been described as a singing poet with a uniqueness to his voice that truly captures you.

He has recently joined forces with local drummer Simon Graham and together they have found a sound and style that is theirs and theirs alone.

“It’s kinda moody and cruisey,” says Simon.

They will be joined by guest artists Fiona Cosgrove and Mike Kirk on July 12 when they perform an intimate night of music for 'The Entertainers Club'. This will be held upstairs Tauranga Citz Club from 5-8pm, tickets cost $15 and everyone is welcome. Full bar and meal facilities available.

Support local, buy local food This year, COVID-19 has entered the history books.

For the Tauranga Farmers Market, it is the first time that it will not have been open for the 52 weeks of the year as it normally is. Now it is time for action.

Support local is the new norm.

What better place than the Tauranga Farmers Market as a place to learn from the producer all about their product - its story from start to finish.

From the gate to the plate, be that the land or the kitchen. These are businesses, small or large, from a defined region Alongside the amazing fresh produce and artisan food concepts, are the stallholders eager to share their world of food with you.

The Tauranga Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 7.45am to midday at Tauranga Primary School.

For more information, visit: https://tgafarmersmarket.org.nz

Photo: Alex Spodyneiko/Nourish Magazine.

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Saturday 27 June

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Art In The Park Original art for

sale is back. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Weather permitting.

Tauranga Society of Artists Bay Network Singles Club Social club for over fifties. Ph Maureen 021 112 3307 Jonathan 572 2091 Greerton Hall Market Last Saturday of month. 8am-12pm. Stalls inside/outside.

Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments available. Ph/txt for site. Tricia 07 543 1487 or 027 908 2952, www.facebook.com/ greertonhallmarket Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm Katikati Lions Garage Sale 8am-11am at containers behind Caltex, Main Rd. Lounge suites, beds & furniture, household goods, outdoor furniture & general bric a brac. Ph Trevor 027 488 1238 LOL Laughter Wellness Come & laugh away the Covid blues. 11-11:45am Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com. All welcome. Koha Matariki Exhibition 2020 By Areena Smith at The People’s Gallery, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Running until 12th July.

Retro & Mod Clearance Vintage, retro & modern pre-loved clothing sale. Well sign posted at The Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tga. Cash only, 9am-1pm

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Family moon viewing night 6:30pm (weather permitting only). Fergusson Park Observatory, Tilby Dr, Matua. Adults $5, members & children free. Ph 028 432 8401 https://www.facebook.com/tauranga. astronomy/ Tauranga Fuchsia Group At Art & Craft Ctr, Elizabeth St West 1:30pm. Learn how to care for fuchsias. Ph Noeleen 578 4643

Tauranga Scottish Soc. Sequence

Dance, Wesley Church Hall 100 13th Ave, 7-10pm, $7 incl supper & raffle, heating warm welcome. Ph Lucy 07 218 1318 The Sociables A group of male & females in their 30s/40s/50s age group that participate in local events, dining out & bushwalks. Ph 022 012 0376 Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

Sunday 28 June

Bible Seminar 1:45pm Greerton Senior

Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St. Title: The role of Jesus in the Church. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537 Brett’s Goalkeeping Clinic Free goalkeeping coaching Waipuna Park 9am11am. These are fun & for beginners & older players.

Croquet At Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri, 12:45 for 1pm start.

Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633 Enjoy Travel Safe travel & home-hosting NZ & worldwide. Melbourne, Noumea 2021.

Meet twice-monthly. friendshipforce.org.nz or Barbara 027 315 1136, Jonathan 572 2091

Dutch Friendly Support Network

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet.nz Mount Car Show All makes & models, July 12th, 23 Tukorako Dr, Mt. Free to park & free to view!

Check Facebook page Mount Motor Jam for more info 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 Oropi Sunday Market 13-minute drive from Greerton, you won’t want to miss this market. Awesome array of stalls. A great day out for the whole family.

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.quakers.nz

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

ESOL Christian Conversation Classes

Free classes at Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. 9:30-11:30. Every Monday, except school holidays.

Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning Online & Face to face. Check out www.letslearn. co.nz for night classes, workshops, lectures, courses, clubs of all sorts. Ph 07 544 9557 https://www.facebook.com/letslearnbop/ Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls Meet at 1pm for 1:30pm start at Omokoroa Settlers Hall. Equipment & pm tea provided. Please wear smooth soled shoes.

Ph 027 430 4876

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 Scottish Country Dancing Katikati Scottish Country dance club, St Peters Church, Beach Rd, 1-3pm. All welcome, no partner required. Commencing today.

Ph Douglas 0210 244 6099 Scottish Country Dancing St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd. Beginners 6:30-7:30, Social dancing at 7:30. Ph Heather 579 1556 or 012 1855 747 Sequence Dance Club Enjoy great sequence dancing at Norris St Hall 7-9pm.

Get moving in style with friendly company.

St Mary’s Indoor Bowls New members welcome. St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven & Marlin St. Names in by 12:20pm.

Ph Sylvia or David 572 0983 Tauranga City Brass Practises at band hall, 10 Yatton St, Greerton, 7pm-9pm.

Brass musicians, percussionists are all welcome. Ph Jeremy 021 132 3341 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Monday 9.30am & 2nd/4th Thursdays 7pm. Learning new skills, join our knitting, crochet, spinning, felting, dyeing & weaving group. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191

Monday 29 June

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting

10am Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Arataki Omanu Scout Group Meets at May St Scout Hall: Keas (5-7yrs) 4:30-5:30pm, Cubs (8-10yrs) 6-7:30pm, Scouts (11-13yrs) 6-8pm, Venturers (1417yrs) 6-8pm. Ph 021 441 834 or email aratakiomanu@group.scouts.nz

Art Group Welcome Bay

Meets Lighthouse Church 9:3012. Relax, chat, create, no pressure. All levels of skill welcome.

Ph Denis 07 544 6451 Association Croquet At Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St, beside Blake Park. Mon, Wed, Sat at 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors & new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232 Badminton Club - Tauranga Aquinas College, 7-9pm. Members/casual players welcome. Fun, fitness or competitive. Clu racquets available. $8 cash. Ph/txt Sue 021 194 4335. FB: Tauranga Badminton Club.

Email: stevensnoel@hotmail.com Bethlehem Indoor Bowls Bowling at 7:30pm. Names in by 7:15pm. New members of all ages welcome. Ph John 027 654 1298

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 30 June

Bethlehem Parents Support Group

10am-12pm at Bethlehem Birthing Centre.

All parents, caregivers & under 2s welcome.

Morning tea provided. Ph 07 549 4522 Chess At Mount Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Ph Helmut 027 414 7254 Chess In The Afternoon 1:15-4:15pm, Hillier Ctr, 31 Gloucester Rd. Exercise your brain with this fascinating game. $4/session. Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342 Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch Drop-In Clinic, 174 11th Ave, Tauranga. 10am12pm, no appointment needed. For info, education & support for anyone (& their families) living with diabetes. Ph 07 5713422

Afternoon Cards 500 Mount Senior

Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30pm. New members needed, 50+yrs. Ph Barry 021 950 028 Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting 7:30pm St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. All welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6757 Altrusa Ladies Group Ladies service club meet 2nd Tuesday of month for business meeting & 4th Tuesday for programme evening. altrusa.org.nz or ph Pam 027 253 7562 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

Cannabis Referendum - Facts Hear many sides of the Cannabis legalisation & control referendum question. 5 speakers & Q&A session. Bookings: www.socialink.org.nz 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 Fitness Fun Get that body feeling good doing some cardio, weights, balance, floo work & dance at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd. 9:30-10:30am. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448 Golf Croquet At Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St, beside Blake Park. Tues, Thurs, Sun at 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors & new players welcome. Ph 07 575 5121 Inachord Chorus Do you love to sing & have fun? Learn with an experienced vocal coach. 7pm, Bethlehem Community Church 183 Moffat Rd. Ph Sabine 021 111 8659 Israeli Dancing Beginners dancing at Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. 6:30-7:30pm. Circle & line dances. All ages welcome. Ph Maria 022 165 2114 Marching For Leisure A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitnes & friendship. Ph Isabelle 07 544 3526 or 027 697 1037 Mount Morning Badminton 9:30-12 Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Margaret 575 9792 Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls Meet 6:30 for 7pm start at Omokoroa Settler’s Hall. Equipment & supper provided. Please wear smooth sole shoes. All welcome. Ph Anne 027 430 4876 Otumoetai Walking Group Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Danny 576 6480 Petanque At Club Mt Maunganui, Kawaka St every Tues & Sat, 1pm. Boules & coaching available. Ph/txt Maryan 022 070 8200 petanquetauranga@gmail.com Scrabble Come stretch your brain with words & strategy for the win. Tga Citz Club 9:20 weekly. All welcome any level.

Ph 578 3606 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, 7pm-9:30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3:30pm-6pm. Lesley 929 7295 South City Indoor Bowls GreertonHall, 7:30pm. Battle of the Sexes.

Taichi Internal Arts Taichi & Qigong.

Beginner classes $5. TePuke Memorial Hall.

Tues 9.30-11am. Wed 5:30-7pm GatePa. St Georges Church Hall. Wed 9:30-11:30am.

Ph David 552 4425 or 027 222 2824 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 Tauranga Morning Badminton Club Have fun, keep fit. Tues & Thur

9-11:30am QE2 Youth Ctr, 71 11th Ave. Visitors $6. Racquets available. Melissa 027 307 6800 or Bob 027 478 6282

Tauranga Samba Drumming Band

7:15-9:15pm Mount Sports Centre.

Ph 027 206 4970 Tauranga Target Rifle Club New shooters welcome. Gear, coaching is provided to get you started in this Olympic sport. 7pm Legion Hall, Elizabeth St Tauranga Toastmasters We’re back to physical meeting at Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard Building, 72 Keith Allen Dr, Sulphur Pt, 7:15pm.

Welcome Bay Lions Club Morning Tea 3rd Tuesday of month 10:30-11:30.

Everyone welcome. Come along & meet new friends. $3pp. Welcome Bay Community Centre. Ph Lynn 544 8625 Welcome Bay Strength Balance Low impact strength & balance exercise class to music, suitable for seniors. Falls prevention focus. 11am Welcome Bay Hall.

Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437 Yoga For All Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6:30-8pm. Traditional, relaxing yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 for one or $90 for 9 classes. Bring a mat. Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 1 July

500 Cards Club 1pm St Thomas More

Church, 17 Gloucester Rd. $3, incl refreshments, prizes. Friendly club. Barbara 572 4962 or Bob 027 478 6282 Adults Dance Class 12:30pm at Anglican Church, Beach Rd Katikati.

Many styles of dance covered. Ph 07 577 1753 or 027 274 8753 or gaye@ christinaproductions.co.nz Afternoon Indoor Bowls Mt Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Wed & Fri, names in 12:45pm. New members needed, beginners welcome. $3 entry. Afternoon tea. Ph 575 4650 Age Concern Walking Group Meet at 10am Pak n Save, Tauranga Crossing Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting at 10am every 1st/3rd Wed each month.

Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. Ph 0800 229 6757 Beginner Social Dance Class Wed 8 July 7:30pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd. Learn Waltz, Cha Cha & more. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786 Bible Study Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd 7pm. Studying the Book of Hebrews. Ph Julie 552 4068 Community Tai Chi Bethlehem Hall 1pm during school terms. Tai Chi AATC form.

Structured program suitable for everyone.

Keep on Your Feet Qualified Instructor Trish 021 482 842 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night 7:30pm. Champion Triples finals 7pm 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 Fitness League NZ Exercise, movement, dance, focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & fexibility, suitable for all ages & abilities. Katikati Memorial Hall, 10am. Ph Pam 021 117 7170 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road.

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After all the good weather we had over the lockdown, Murphy’s Law almost guaranteed it’d turn to custard once we had the all clear, and that seems to be the case. We had enough to go on Wednesday, which was the last settled day of the week. The ÿ shing was steady, actually a bit slower than I expected, given how nice the conditions were. We caught the usual mix, snapper, red snapper, tarakihi, some trevally, even a gurnard, so still a good day.

The weekend was out, and next week looks bad, we’re hoping now it comes right for the weekend.

G N I H S I F A I D E M SUN PRIZE PACK is coming your way!

Wayne Watson caught this beauty at Slipper Island in late May Be in to WIN! Email your fishing photo (high resolution Jpeg) to production3@thesun.co.nz Subject line ‘Photo of the Week’ with your Name and address to send prize to and description of photo and location.

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THE WEEKEND SUN Mah Jong Citizens Club, 13th Ave & Cam-

eron Rd. 1230-1600. Play commences about 1245. Beginners welcome but please call or text first. Ph 022 608 244

Papamoa Palms Friendship Club

11am/1:30pm Gordon Spratt Reserve. am/pm speakers. First meeting free. Bring own lunch.

Day tours, walks, lunches, films, book club. Al welcome. Ph Trevor 574 6459 Quiz Night Tga RSA At Tauranga RSA 7pm. $3. See if you can beat the quizmaster.

Scottish Country Dancing Mt Senior Citizens Hall 345 Maunganui Rd. 7pm social dancing. Mary 574 8687 or Lynne 021 140 7912 Social Beginner Dance Class 7:30pm Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd. Ballroom, Latin & RocknRoll. Ph 544 2337 or just come along.

Steady As You Go Exercises at St Johns Church Hall, Bureta 2-3pm, except 1st Weds each month. Improve balance & overall wellbeing. Ph Alison 07 576 4536 Table Tennis Tauranga Senior social mixed doubles, Memorial Hall QEYC, Wed 12.453pm. Club night 7-9 Thurs night. New players welcome. tabletennistauranga.com Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild Meets at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd 10am2:30pm & 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome.

Ph Carol 027 348 5875 taurangaembroiderersguild@gmail.com Tauranga South Garden Club Central Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 1:30-3pm. Visitors welcome. Ph Margaret 578 1017 Te Puke Senior Citizens Cards, 500, scrabble, rummy kub crib Friday 1-3pm. Boliva Wednesday 1pm-4pm Lyceum Club, Palmer Crt. $3 afternoon tea supplied. Ph Brian 07 573 8465 or Doreen 07 573 8867

Thursday 2 July

500 Cards Club Papamoa 1pm Papamoa Sports & Recreation Ctr, 120 Parton Rd. $4 incl refreshments & prizes. Ph Dave 575 5887 or Bob 027 478 6282 Avenues Senior Citizens Fitness 12:301:30pm low impact strength & balance exercise class to music, suitable for all ages & abilities.

Falls prevention focus. Qualified instructor P Jaime 022 340 6219 Bay City Rockers Social RocknRoll dancing, plus other popular dances.

Held at Senior Citizens Hall Norris St. 7-9:30pm. Includes supper. $3 entry.

Ph Gavin 027 643 6222

Club 55 Social, fun bowling for persons 55+. Just $10 for 3 games. 9:30am, Ten Pin Tauranga, 135 13th Ave. All welcome. Ph Rob 022 638 1022 Fitness League Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility, suitabl for all ages & abilities. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. Ph Pam 07 549 4799 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry.

Keynotes Women’s Chorus Sing 4-part harmony, 6:45pm Wesley Hall 100 13th Ave. New members welcome. Age no barrier. Ph Bernice 576 4848, Facebook Keynotes Inc. Kickstart Toastmasters Meeting Improve your public speaking, listening & leadership skills. 7am, Alimento Cafe, 74 1st Ave. Firsttimers free, no pressure to speak Square Dancing Introductory course, St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave. 7:30pm. Keep mind & body active. All welcome. Ph Ron/ Jean 578 6516 Sunshine Sequence Dance Group Recommence today! Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave. Tuition/Revision 7pm, then all dancers to 9:30pm. $3 incl supper. Ph Dawn 579 3040 Under The Stars Community meals for the homeless & needy. Thurs 12-1:30pm & Sat 5-6pm. 45 Cliff Rd. Also accepting food donations. Ph Laura 027 555 2872

Friday 3 July

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting

10am Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Arataki Artists Group Always wanted to paint? Come join our friendly social group 9am-12pm at Arataki Community Centre. All levels welcome. Ph Fran 021 136 8173 Chess Tauranga Tauranga RSA Chess club, Greerton 5pm-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Standard Chess rules. Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Housie Fun Housie at Tauranga RSA. 25 games & jackpot played. Starts at 1pm sharp.

Please arrive by 12:45.

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

Suicide Bereavement Support Volunteers If you have lived the

experience of suicide bereavement & would like to support others recently bereaved contact glenda@griefsupport.org.nz.

Training & support will be given.

Horoscopes ARIES: Don’t volunteer for everyone else’s job - you can be too helpful for your own good and your own work may suffer. Your philosophical attitude may turn off an admirer. A key objective is within reach by Friday.

LIBRA: An observant Libran will find outstanding opportunities hidden in the week’s varied events. Challenge your loved ones to reach his/her potential and challenge yourself to make new resolutions regarding health.

TAURUS: Is no news good news?

Not necessarily and the key this week is to make no assumptions.

Go after unanswered messages and issue reminders. Weekend entertainment may be much more amusing than anticipated.

SCORPIO: You spend lots of time making order of chaos all week.

Be alert to shifts in financial trends. Be much more generous about letting a companion share the limelight on the weekend.

GEMINI: Handle with care - that’s the warning so far as your love life is concerned. You begin to feel more in touch with older family members.

Diversions of all kinds could make for an amusing and profitable weekend.

SAGITTARIUS: Give someone a second chance to prove to himself/ herself. You can be a little hard on the world right now. News from faraway arrives by Thursday, but take some time for the impact to sink in.

CANCER: There is much inconsistency this week. Friends are cool one moment, cordial the next. Work comes easier earlier in the week but you struggle by the end. One caution, speak out rather than sulk or brood.

CAPRICORN: The creative Capricornian can be a little too creative this week. Discipline is the keyword, especially in your work environment.

Financially this week you could win some and lose some, but you should come out a winner.

LEO: Don’t be thrifty when paying compliments and don’t be shy in romance. A travel opportunity may open up by the end of the week, perhaps related to work or education.

Financial benefits arrive in quick succession.

VIRGO: Your patience may be taxed on Thursday and Friday with people refusing to take your word. The weekend is for partying but don’t exhaust yourself in the process. A new admirer may enter the work environment this week.

AQUARIUS: Whoops! You are accident prone and a little forgetful and possibly you dress inappropriately. Keep your sense of fun and you will remain the life of the party.

PISCES: If hinting for a project or promotion, be a shade less subtle.

Don’t sacrifice quality if making a major purchase. You get a lot more advice than you give - some of it wiser than you would believe.

Your birthday Enthusiasm is a marvellous trait and it doesn’t take much to fire up your imagination - or your temper. If you had the choice, you would rather take the lead than pull the this week strings behind the scenes. You do have a choice.

Understanding Tauranga’s seven sisters

Members of the Matariki Tauranga Moana organising committee with the Te Kahui Matariki pou on The Strand.

At one end of The Strand in Tauranga, a semi-circle of carved figures stands. Together they represent Matariki, the star consellation also known as the Pleiades or Seven Sisters.

The appearance of the Matariki constellation in the north eastern sky, usually in June, hails the arrival of the Maori New Year. This is a time of new beginnings when karakia or prayers are offered for the health of the soil, seed and harvest. Matariki was also used as a navigational beacon for ocean travellers throughout the Moana-nui-a Kiwa – Pacific Ocean About 1940, the celebration of Matariki died out, but was revived in 2000, gaining popularity each year.

The seven pou, carved by James Tapiata, help

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to provide understanding of some of Tauranga’s hidden history.

This year, a large organising committee made up of members of Ngai Te Rangi Iwi, Ngati Ranginui Iwi, Tauranga City Council, The Incubator Creative Hub, Tauranga Art Gallery and Te Puna i Rangiriri Trust have developed a city-wide initiative called Tauranga Moana Matariki 2020.

The theme chosen is ‘Nga kura huna’ meaning important knowledge and treasured learnings that would otherwise remain hidden. The festival is providing an opportunity for gaining more understanding of traditions, language and culture.

The first figure, or pou, on the Strand, Kahu Matariki, is dressed in a dog skin cloak to reflect the status Matariki holds in the universe. He faces Mauao as a sign of respect.

Next is Tupu a Nuku with the koru on top enveloped by four manaia which are carved in styles from the South Island, East Coast, Taranaki and Northland, representing the four winds and seasons.

The third figure, Tupu a Rangi, holds a navigational instrument in his right hand. Next is Waita telling of the travels undertaken by Maori. There is also a modern day reference to the travels that we take in our own lives.

The food-bringing aspect of Matariki is depicted in the fifth figure, Waiti. The hands hold kumara an pikopiko - fern fronds - from the forest. Fish are seen on the left leg and a kereru on the right.

Waipuna a Rangi is missing at the moment, having some remedial work carried out by the carver. This pou has a spiral design portraying the water that hails the arrival of Matariki and the life giving properties of water. The three manaia at the top represent the three iwi of Tauranga Moana: Ngati Ranginui, Ngaiterangi and Ngati Pukenga.

Ururangi, the seventh figure is carved in the Tainui style paying homage to the links Tauranga Maori have with Kingitanga.

Matariki Tauranga Moana launched with a karakia

by Jack Thatcher and others at the top of Mauao on June 21 and will end on July 21 with a showing of three short documentaries at the Historic Village Cinema. During the intervening weeks, there are many workshops planned. The 2020 programme of events can be found on: www.mymatariki.co.nz

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We are looking for Support Workers to assist clients with personal cares, meal planning and preparation, and household activities. These Support Workers will need to have the lexibility to be available any time between 7am and 9.30pm, Monday to Sunday, with a commitment to work alternate weekends.

To be part of our team you will need to have a full NZ driving licence, a reliable car, residency or valid work visa, clear spoken and written English, a passion to support people to remain living in their homes and a friendly manner with a warm sense of humour.

Pay rates are pay equity aligned and take into consideration quali ications under Career Force, however no previous experience necessary as training is provided. On-going training is also provided along with the opportunity to gain National Certi icates.

Email midlands.recruitment@visionwest.org.nz attaching your CV or call the recruitment line on 07 846 1890 and leave a message.

Visit www.homehealthcare.org.nz to learn more about VisionWest Home HealthCare.

A commitment to the mission and values of VisionWest Community Trust is essential for this position, see www.visionwest.org.nz

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bible digest

AND TEACHING THEM to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:20

computers

COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Remote access/repairs, viruses, upgrades, hardware, tuition, advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 021 260 9183

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CVs THAT STAND OUT. SALE! A C.V. For You has a 30% Discount available for limited time.

Targeted or generic cover letters also available Code: COVID19CV at www.acvforyou.co.nz or Ph/text 021 27 27 912

gardening

A1 HOME & GARDEN SERVICES Tree pruning,hedge/ shrub trimming, waterblasting, handyman. Affordable rates. Ph Phil 027 655 4265, a/h 544 5591 ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified.

Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant.

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health & beauty

NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic.

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lost & found

FOUND KITTENS & PUPPIES, Various Colours, Various Sex, Various Areas, Ph SPCA 07 5780245 Found Chocolate Lab Cross Female Puppy, Greerton Area, Ref: 467514, Ph SPCA 07 5780245 Found Adult Tortoiseshell Female Cat, Te Puke Area, Ref: 467814, Ph SPCA 07 5780245

trades & services

BRYCE DECORATING, interior & exterior painting, wallpapering.

Quality work. Ph Wayne 021 162 7052 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 GIB STOPPING. All interior plastering undertaken, from new homes to small renovation jobs and skim-coat finishing. Ph Rick 021 934 186

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PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior & exterior. Quality workmanship, friendly service. Over 25 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/ Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

Chimney maintenance & repairs.

Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857

travel & tours

#ZEALANDIERTOURS 5th July, Sunday Roast – who doesn’t love a delicious, warm, hearty and traditional dinner to full your bellies, especially in winter!

22nd July, Papamoa Movies & Morning Tea – ‘Radioactive’ is the incredible, true story of Marie Curie (Rosamund Pike) and her ground-breaking scientific achievements.

Together with her husband they changed the face of science forever by winning the Nobel Prize for the discovery of radium in 1903. Marie Curie was the first female scientist to win the esteemed prize . To register your interest or to receive our free Travel Club Guide please phone Zealandier Tours 07 572 4118 NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB. Join our Club today for free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. 1) 8th-14th Sept 2020, 7 days colours of the Pacific East Coast Highway. 2) 16th-21st Sept 2020, 5 days Springtime in Nelson & Surrounds. 3) 1st-4th Oct 2020, 4 days Waikato’s Wild West Coast. Free Door to Door service. Extended tours, day trips, shows & free beautiful colour catalogue: BOOK NOW: Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours. co.nz or www.no8tours.co.nz to view and book all our tours.

venues

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

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