The Weekend Sun - 3 July 2020 by Sun Media

3 July 2020, Issue 1015

Inside

God’s plan p3

Different strokes

Mass surveillance p5

Radio man signs off p

A jovial girl leads a caramel labradoodle around the park, they run up the hill carefree like any other child and their pet. But there is one small clue that this relationship is different.

Mack the dog, wears a blue coat indicating he is a therapy dog. Tara Highnam is calm and focused as she leads Mack around but this is unusual for the autistic girl that, in the words of her mum Ash

“lives at the tip of an iceberg”. Mackie, as Tara likes to call him, isn’t her therapy dog, they are playing to see what type of dog will be suited to her needs. Read the full story on page 4. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Nowhere to call home p10-11

The Bay’s largest circulating, most read newspaper. 70,500 copies to the homes of 182,700 residents throughout TAURANGA, MOUNT MAUNGANUI, PAPAMOA, WAIHI BEACH, KAIMAI, KATIKATI, TE PUKE, PAENGAROA, OTAMARAKAU and all RDs

Your Central City Health Centre

Tauranga’s After Hours Doctors NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

OPEN EVERY DAY 8AM - 9PM

OPEN 7 DAYS 8AM - 9PM

Full medical services available including xrays FREE ACC Consultations for children under 14

• accident & medical

• dentist

• pharmacy

• xray

• urgent care

2nd Avenue Health Centre - 19 Second Avenue - Tauranga

TEL:577 0010 Accident & HealthCare - 19 Second Avenue - Tauranga

you gain over 3x the coverage in 1 publication = 1 cost

Friday 3 July 2020

The Weekend Sun

1 The Strand, PO Box 240, Tauranga Phone 07 578 0030 www.theweekendsun.co.nz ads@thesun.co.nz newsroom@thesun.co.nz

The Weekend Sun is published every Friday, circulating throughout the Western Bay of Plenty, delivered free to 69,062 homes of more than 182,700 residents from Waihi Beach, through Katikati, Tauranga, Mount NEWSPAPER Maunganui, Papamoa and Te Puke. Produced by Sun Media Audited Circulation Ltd, an independent and locally owned company based at 31/09/2019 1 The Strand, Tauranga. ABC Audited Circulation 31/09/2019.

Sun Media Ltd Directors: Claire & Brian Rogers General Manager: Jay Burston Editor: Dan Hutchinson Editorial: Letitia Atkinson, Merle Foster, Emma Houpt, Alisha Evans, MacKenzie Dyer. Photography: Daniel Hines, John Borren. Advertising: Bianca Lawton, Aimee-Leigh Brunsdon, Jo Delicata, Karlene Sherris, Suzy King. Publications Manager: Kathy Sellars. Design Studio: Kym Johnson, Kerri Wheeler, Kyra Duff , Caitlin Burns. IT: Lauren James Offic Jennifer Swallow, Debbie Kirk.

The Bay’s most read newspaper

Free stuff for everyone The Green Party has come up with a great solution to something – I’m not sure what exactly – with its new tax policy.

Free holiday

While researching the subject of hefty Government-sponsored hand-outs, I noticed that thousands of people are getting two weeks of free hotel accommodation. The Weekend Sun Combined Circulation BOP Times Basically if you don’t already earn $325 a All you have to do is turn up at the 69,062 circulation of NZME 10,162 circulation week, you definitely will now. The flip side International arrivals part of the airport. is that if you have more than $1 million in You don’t even have to ask for your free assets, minus $50,000 worth of stuff you accommodation – you are simply directed Combined BOP Times, Katikati have lying around the home, minus your Advertiser to a hotel and ordered to do nothing for cheap car and minus mortgage, you andthe Te Puke Times circulation istwo weeks. p: 07 578 0030 will pay for that. less than HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz Some would say that’s not the best For people with more than $1 million – holiday in the world. The food is not basically Aucklanders who have paid off always five-star, you can’t go anywhere and their mortgage – there is a way you can you are not allowed to mingle. recoup some of your losses – invest in a family. Canny investors will have just one baby because you get $190 a week for the first one. Presumably childre get cheaper the more you have because you only get $100 per week for each one after that. Anyway, one baby effectively brings in a Government subsidy, equivalent to the wealth tax of one per cent of one million dollars. Some people will be quite happy to simply fork out $10,000 for the flexibility of not having baby, others may be more entrepreneurial. For example, if you have eight children, you will receive $890 from tax payers in addition to your minimum income multiplied by a factor that is calculated with your best interests at heart. You will still need to be extremely efficient, but if you have two sets o But I disagree because this is a lot like bunks in each of two rooms, and grow the last time I went to Rarotonga. I your own vegetables even someone with twisted my ankle hopping off the bus that an average three-bedroom house could get takes you from the Domestic Terminal to in on this. the International Terminal in Auckland. Those considering this must install That meant spending the first four day very high speed internet, to avoid being of the tropical holiday with my foot up, constantly interrupted by your small reading books and sipping cocktails. boarders. You will probably get a subsidy Pure bliss. for that too and almost certainly a free So, if the government is offering free computer for everyone. holidays like this, then I’m definitely in

moon boot and all. This would also be a very sensible option for those locked out of both the rental and the home buying markets. See page 10-11 of today’s paper for more on that. Return flights to Sydney are craz expensive at the moment for some reason but it is still marginally cheaper than renting a house in the Bay of Plenty for two weeks.

Snow days

One thing that really bugs me about the North Island is that you never get a snow day, unless you live in Waiouru or maybe Taihape – that’s the place with the big corrugated gumboot. Having lived in both Christchurch and Dunedin, I have had more than a few snow days, and unless your boss ‘kindly’ arranges a 4WD to pick you up, these are fun – at least for the firs day and as long as it doesn’t knock the power out. So, I think the Green Party should also include a policy that if people in Christchurch are snowed in and can’t go to work – everybody in the country doesn’t have to go to work. That’s only fair. Anyway, given that winter has finall arrived with a vengeance and the ski fields are now open, the whole domesti tourism thing will finally make sense Skiing and thermal pools are pretty much the bread and butter of Kiwi winter activities it’s just a pity it’s so damned expensive. The Green Party will definitely get m vote if they throw free season passes to Mt Ruapehu into the mix, plus some size 9 boots and skis please. And in order to ensure fair and equitable access for everyone, I’ll need a Land Cruiser – the one with eight seats. Thanks! daniel@thesun.co.nz

OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU

B ES T P R IC E & B ES T IN ST A LL FUJITSU ASTG09KMTC

Lifestyle KMTC unit Be ready for winter

At an unbelievable price of just installed

$1850

including GST

Call now for FREE QUOTE!

Phone 07 571 1170

25 Fifteenth Ave, TAURANGA 2020 H eat Pu m ps

Buy with confidence from the Bay of Plenty’s biggest Fujitsu Dealer

snowdenelectrical

IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. Forget the Ranfurly Shield - you’ll need a substantial wooly cardigan if you head that far south. Between July 15 and 18 in 1903, temperatures in the Otago town plummeted to -25.6 degrees, New Zealand’s lowest-ever recorded temperature.

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 July 2020

Building the future

From left: Golden Sands Baptist church chairman Bruce Rea, Ken Edkins, pastor Colin Gruetzmacher, Brook Friend and Kelly O’Hara. Photo: John Borren

A church is aiming to be a community hub with a new $5 million building in one of Papamoa’s newest suburbs. Golden Sands Baptist is taking a unique approach to the new development it announced this week by offering a $10,000 prize to the architect that comes up with the best design. It already has a 1ha site on the corner of Te Okuroa Dr, Stevenson Dr, and Piata Street and a list of criteria, including a 450-seat main auditorium that can be expanded to hold 600 people in the future. Church chairman Ken Edkins says the church itself had grown from being an idea just over two years ago, to now having 150 members. It has outgrown two church buildings and as residential development continues its march down the coast, they will soon be in the thick of a new community. “Everyone is new and getting to know everyone else. There are a lot of young couples, lot of young families. Our thing was, we don’t just want to be a church that meets on a Sunday we want to be a community of people.

“We want to be very much a part of the community so talking with the architects it is not just about meeting on a Sunday, this is a seven days a week job.” The idea for the church has been bubbling away for a few years. “It started from our spa pool. F “or our 25th anniversary our kids got us a spa pool. “Over the years we would sit out there and watch the lights grow further and further along Papamoa. “I said: ‘someone should get hold of some land out there for a new church’.” They eventually teamed up with Bluehaven Management to secure the land and then Bethlehem Baptist got involved with seeding the new church. A competition is now being run among Bay of Plenty architects including Architectural Design Group, Creative Space, DCA Architects, First Principles and Stufkens & Chambers, with $10,000 prize money on the line. The brief is: ‘a design that encapsulates the values of our church, is sustainable and eco-friendly in design, celebrates the landscape of Golden Sands including the beach and welcomes the multi-cultural community of Golden Sands and Papamoa East’. Daniel Hutchinson

SAVE

$360

Friday 3 July 2020

The Weekend Sun

A selection of local breaking stories featured this week on...

The only local daily news source you need, constantly updated, seven days a week

www.sunlive.co.nz News tips ph

0800 SUNLIVE Tara Highnam, 8, Mack and therapy dog trainer Wendy Isaacs. Photo: Daniel Hines.

IPCA: “Police fail in duty of care” The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that police did not comply with policy and failed in their duty of care to a detainee, who attempted suicide while in a Tauranga court cell. A public report released by the IPCA says the man was found unconscious in a cell at 12.35pm on October 11, 2017. Mr X, as he is referred to in the IPCA report, had not been checked for more than 20 minutes before he was found. He was taken to hospital and died several days later when his life support was turned off.

Navy ship

Morgan Tume and Kendra Young met in Year 9 at Tauranga Girls’ College, but it wasn’t until they were in Year 13 that they, along with two other girls in the same phys-ed class, discovered they each had a dream of joining the navy. All four women are now in the RNZN. Morgan and Kendra have the honour of being posted to the RNZN’s newest and biggest-ever ship. The pair will be part of the inaugural crew of Aotearoa, a 173-metre sustainment vessel with “state-of-the-art design” and capability. She will be formally commissioned at the Devonport Naval Base in late July.

Seismic work

A preliminary seismic assessment of the Spring Street car parking building has signalled a need for a further detailed assessment. Initial work to address aspects which may not meet Building Act earthquake rating standards for existing structures will also be carried out. While the assessment indicates the structural walls and seating of the precast floors are likely to meet the required seismic resistance standard for existing buildings, work is required to secure the block wall on the north-eastern side of the building. Planning is underway to have that work completed floor-by-floor, at an estimated cos of $141,000.

Search and Rescue

The rescue of a couple from a stream on Mt Te Aroha is prompting a warning from New Zealand Police. Last Saturday, a couple embarked on a canyoning trip in the Tunakohoia Stream on Mt Te Aroha. When they failed to return to their destination at their estimated time Police and LandSAR were notified Search teams located the couple three hours after they failed to report in.

SunLive Comment of the Week ‘Thanking instead of complaining’ posted by LocalSprocket on the article ‘SH2 reopened following serious crash’. “When I look at the comments on these sorts of articles, it’s always people complaining about the roads/drivers. Why not thank the emergency services who went out there and helped the people involved? On behalf of the quiet optimists, I’d like to say thank you to the professionals that went to this crash. Your efforts are noticed and appreciated.”

Therapy dog provides lifeline Small things can trigger Tara’s sensory overload which can lead to a full blown meltdown of screaming crying and sometimes throwing things. “It can be the classroom being too noisy, having a lot of people around her, or being told not sort the crayons into colours that cause her to ‘explode like a shaken up bottle of Coke’, says Ash. Seeing Tara with Mack fills Ash’s hear with joy. “She’s calm, she’s present. She’s doesn’t have everything going crazy in her mind so she just wants to run and get away from it.” Ash just needs to raise $13,500. She has a Givealittle page and has received a $2500 grant from the Mazda Foundation. Once Tara receives a dog it will enable her to live more like a child without disabilities and hopefully go to school full

time, says Ash. The eight-year-old does half days at school because the environment is too much for her. “It will enable Tara to reintegrate back to the community, because she struggles a lot now, even just to go to the supermarket. “It becomes too much, too much noise, too many people, the sounds are very overwhelming for her and are huge triggers.” Ash says the term reintegrating makes it seem like Tara has come out of prison and in some ways her condition is like that. Tara has ADHD, global developmental delay and sensory processing issues along with autism. Each dog is trained specifically to suit th needs of their owner says Therapy Dogs New Zealand director Wendy Isaacs. “The aim is not to produce a service dog, that performs tasks per se, but to produce a companion, a friend, because these kids don’t make friends and they don’t get

Learn Kiwi English ƒast!

invited to parties and it’s really hard.” The dogs are also trained to help calm their owner and promote sleep by sitting on a person’s lap and being patted which brings them back to the present. “They’re relaxed and they’re able to keep the child relaxed. “They’ve got to have really good obedience, really good social behaviour. “A dog they can take with them everywhere because if they have a dog in the home that provides really good therapy, but when they have to leave their home the anxiety increases and they can’t bring it down [themselves]. “There’s just something between a child and a dog that we can’t understand. “There’s a connection and something that happens and it just works.” Mack and Tara’s quick rapport is evidence of this and Ash hopes to have a therapy dog for her early next year. Tara’s fundraising page can be found at: Alisha Evans www.givealittle.co.nz

Which of these 7 courses would you find most interesting? NCEA Level 1 & 2 Courses: 1. Service Industry (hospitality, front-of-house, barista, food hygiene & cooking skills) 2. Sport & Fitness (prepare for an active career such in the armed forces or health & fitness industry) 3. Automotive (service vehicles & small motors) 4. Construction (prepare for a job on a worksite. Learn building skills and safe power tool use) 5. Workplace Skills (business software & admin) NZQA Certificates & NZQA Diplomas: 6. Early Childhood Education (Level 2 & 3) 7. IT Support & Systems Admin (Level 5 & 6) We provide all these courses here at EmployNZ from our 2 locations in Tauranga: • Training Centre: 94 Second Ave • Trade Centre: 36 Newton Rd • Both are close to public transport Whichever course you choose, in as little as 20 weeks you’ll have the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to get your first job or progress into higher education. Need help to choose? Just want your NCEA Level 1 & 2? No problem, just talk to one of our Recruitment Advisors.

Ready to start your journey towards a career that interests you?

Apply Now Call 0800 002 159 Or visit www.EmployNZ.co.nz

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 July 2020

Keeping an eye on things

REBEL TWIN 9.0m x 6.6m GOTTAGE

Bruce Banks keeps an eye on his neighbourhood – just like the occupants of 16,800 other households around the Western Bay. Photo: John Borren.

Papamoa has a strong claim to being the most Members were easily able to take care of each other neighbourly neighbourhood in the country. and help out with things like shopping.

“Hi, I’m Murray! Call, txt or email me anytime, I’m here to help & I absolutely love my job!”

Daniel Hutchinson

WINTER SALE

25% OFF

IMG Space Recliner Chairs

“It was a matter of connecting those who could do it for them and those who needed it.” Bruce oversees the Papamoa area personally but puts the success of the area down to the hard work done by former Papamoa coordinator Lorraine Stevens and Sergeant Phil Gillbanks who was a very strong supporter of Neighbourhood Support. Phil is now an inspector. There is no suggestion anyone will be resting on success though. “Maybe we could have 100 per cent (of households signed up). That would make the town real safe wouldn’t it?” Bruce would like a few more coordinators in Tauranga and Tauranga South. Areas are split into manageable chunks and coordinators just need to collate everyone’s details, and add them to the mail out lists which are used to keep people informed about activity in their neighbourhood. “Police, property and crime reports, safety, community preparedness. It’s a little bit more than just crime and safety like it used to be with Neighbourhood Support.” And sometimes it’s about going the extra mile. Bruce spent several hours at the scene of last weekend’s tornados in Papamoa, finding out what was required and communicating that to members.

txt all, y! C e, I’m rra m i Mu anyt I ” , I’m me help & job! y “Hi ail em e to ve m or her ly lo te olu abs

More than 60 per cent of households are members of Neighbourhood Support – a network known for keeping an eye on crime and an eye out for each other. Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support manager Bruce Banks says Papamoa is a bit of a “stronghold” for them with 6200 households involved. Last time an audit was done, Papamoa was the most intensively signed-up neighbourhood in the country. In the last two years alone numbers have increased by about 1000 households. That’s not to say the rest of the Western Bay – which includes Tauranga – is lagging too far behind. There are a whopping 16,800 households signed up. “When you look at the member households, there’s more than 16,000 households throughout our territory which is pretty impressive isn’t it?” Interest peaked again thanks to the lockdown. A leaflet drop in some suburbs saw another 12 groups set up in Mount Maunganui alone, with about 300400 new households, and counting. There was similar interest in Matua. “The catalyst of COVID-19 was exactly what they needed.” Areas that already had established Neighbourhood Support groups “just got on with the task” over the lockdown period.

Space 5300 Chair + Footstool Prime Leather Was $3799 NOW $2849

Baron King Headboard Was $949 NOW $799

Mela Oak & Linen Dining Chair Was $339 NOW $279

Hundreds of other savings in store now!

Lounge Suites ready to take home today

Waiheke Cabinet Was $1799 NOW $1449

Lamps NOW from $199

Cargo Cooee Table Usually $1299 NOW $1099

Balmoral 2.5 + 2.5 Seater Was $3699 Now $2899

Ohio Elm Sideboard Was $2799 Now $2199

Elm & Iron Stool Usually $399 NOW $249 Best-selling Aston Armchair Usually $899 NOW $699

NZ MADE

Bordeaux Bedside Was $479 Now $399

Friday 3 July 2020

The Weekend Sun

Rough sleeper belongings removed without warning A homeless man says he is angry after his personal belongings were taken and dumped near a skip bin by council cleaners. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, told The Weekend Sun his unattended personal belongings were removed from outside the CBD Library on June 15, without warning. He says returning to find hi possessions had disappeared caused him the “utmost grief” when eventually he

found out they had been moved to the library underground carpark. Tauranga City Council property service manager JD Thomas says staff asked the individual to move his belonging so that cleaners could access the building and they did not dump the items. “On Monday when the cleaners were on site, the belongings were still there, so they were moved by staff so cleaners could access the site.” The staff let the individual know where the belongings had been moved

to and no items were thrown out, says Thomas. But the homeless man says his items were moved without warning. “What I am angry about is that they gave me no warning at all. I could have moved it out of the way.” Street Kai is a community initiative that feeds Tauranga’s homeless community every Monday night in the CBD. Founder Tracey Carlton says several rough sleepers in the Street Kai community have had their belongings taken by council staff. “We are fully aware that the council has dumped our peeps kit in the past. Often they will take it and not let the peeps know where the kit has gone.” Thomas says if rough sleepers’ belongings are in the way, council staff will ask they move them to allow staff to clean council facilities. “If council staff had to move an individual’s belongings, we would always let them know where we moved them to and would never dispose of them unless they were soiled, abandoned or damaged with no obvious signs of an identifiable owner The People’s Project service manager Simone Cuers says they are not aware of this happening in Tauranga.

A homeless man says he was given no warning about his possession’s being moved to the CBD Library carpark near a library skip bin.

“People who sleep rough generally have very few possessions but what they do own, they look after. “The safety and security of these items is an everyday concern, especially if they have stored things like personal items of significance, documents fro agencies they are working with and medication.” Simone says it is important to look at the bigger picture, saying the solution to this problem is everyone having a home.

ASB announces Papamoa branch closure ASB is closing nine branches permanently, including one in Papamoa, while another 25 branches will only open for three days each week. ASB’s executive general manager retail banking Craig Simssays it isn’t easy closing branches, but says some are only visited by two or three customers a day. No jobs will be lost through the closures, and the bank has begun recruiting more than 150 people to work across its phone, online and branch network, says Craig. Five of the branches closing are in le

ilab ce Ava Finan pproved to A asers Purch

Auckland, with branches also closing in Hamilton, Papamoa, Christchurch and Mosgiel. “Kiwis’ expectations of their bank are changing. “In the past five years for example at ASB we’ve seen a 42 per cent decline in branch transactions, and now 85 per cent of our personal customers prefer the convenience of our online and mobile services.” He says since lockdown began in late March, around 13,500 customers had used the bank’s digital channels for the first time to do their bankin and they are continuing to do so,

even though branches are open again. The branch closures and shift to limited days at other branches will be completed by August 3. “Making changes to our branches is never easy,” says Craig. “The branches not reopening have experienced very low number of customers using the branch. “Some for example serve only 900 customers a year so that’s only two to three a day. In each case, Craig says, there is a branch nearby for customers to use. Despite the closures, no jobs would be lost, he says.

Open 7 Day s

Sedan also available

Red LTD also available

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 July 2020

The music man’s last hoorah Brian Cotter will end his Village Radio career with an All American Show. Photo: Daniel Hines. “I enjoy radio as a medium. You’ve only got one The self-professed music man has one last sense really, the ears. show in him and it’s really only the stairs “So something goes in here,” Brian says pointing to getting in his way. his left ear. “Particularly with commercials, in that if you’re doing an advertisement, you’ve got to create a Brian Cotter has been an announcer for Village Radio every Saturday for the last three years and he’d picture in the mind before it goes out the other ear,” he finishes as he points to his right ear. still be doing it if it weren’t for those “blasted stairs”. During lockdown, the nonagenarian kept Village The 90-year-old suffered complications during Radio alive at his home in Bayswater Retirement recent eye surgery and lost sight in one eye which has Village by creating playlists and blasting them out affected his balance making the “typical old English” his window. stairs to the station almost insurmountable. “We had a lot of people walking around. You could But Brian will take on the stairs one last time on see them coming within ear shot of the music and Saturday for his Fourth of July ‘All American Show’, they’d start dancing.” spoken in his smooth radio voice with an American When lockdown was announced and those over 70 twang for effect. were advised to stay home, Village Radio stopped “I’ll be struggling probably to get up the stairs on broadcasting because 20 of the 25 volunteers are in Saturday. So I’ll make it my last hoorah.” that age bracket. Radio has always been a part of Brian’s life. As Another reason for Brian’s departure from Village a teenager in Te Poi he’d listen to baseball games Radio is the move to Napier to be closer to family. broadcast from the United States for troupes in the He is looking forward to going back, having lived Pacific every Sunday night there for 15 years until 1989 and being closer to two “KWRD Radio, the armed forces radio station of his daughters. beaming out to you good old boys in the Pacific,” he “Leaving is going to be a wrench there’s no doubt recites with alacrity. about that, but I will be going to family.” He also prides himself on being the second He’ll miss his Village Radio family, as he calls them, official voice on the second private radio station in but he has plans to entertain the folks at his new New Zealand. retirement digs with another self-made station. On November 2, 1971, at 5.03am Brian was Brian may even hit up the local Napier station for a introduced by broadcasting legend Bob Leahy on two hour slot. For a man with a voice made for radio Alisha Evans Radio Waikato’s first transmission it would be a shame to give it up.

CRACKERS THIS MID-WINTER XMAS

OUR PRICES ARE GOING

$21.99

$15.99 $12.99

E AC H

$19.99

E AC H

$23.99

Jim Beam Gold CC Premium

7% 250ml 12pk (incl zero) & 7% 330ml 6pk cans 5% 250ml 15pk cans

Gordon’s Pink & Soda 4pk bottles

$30.99

Jim Beam Gold/ CC Premium

Woodstock

Cruiser

12pk bottle range

$10.99

E AC H

$24.99

E AC H

Cody’s

$12.99

E AC H

10pk range

Effen Vodka

$21.99

$19.00

$13.99

E AC H

10pk bottle range

2 FOR

E AC H

$25.99

E AC H

ODD Company

7% 250ml 12pk DC 8pk all cans

5% bottles & 250ml 7% cans (incl zero) all 12pks

10pk can range

P RO D U C T

E AC H

LONG WHITE CRISP VODKA / GIN

NEW

$23.99

$21.99

E AC H

2 FOR

$30.00

E AC H

$34.99

E AC H

12pk 330ml bottles 10pk 330ml cans

E AC H

Jim Beam / CC

Taylors Promised Land range

18pk 330ml 4.8% cans

Stoneleigh Lake Chalice/ Marlborough/ Grant Burge 5th Lighter ranges Generation ranges

(ex PN & Syrah)

$38.99

$39.99

E AC H

$44.99

$46.99 E AC H

E AC H

19 Crimes range

Riverstone range

$62.99

$51.99

$48.99

E AC H

Russian Jack / Leefield Station / The Ned, PNs

$64.99

Villa Maria / Kahlua Cellar Selection Blackheart 1L Malibu1L (ex PN & Syrah) Woodstock 1L $15.99 each

E AC H

3 FOR

$10.00

E AC H

$18.99 E AC H

$19.99 E AC H

Jim Beam 1L Larios Rose / Larios 12 CC (including Spiced) 1L Russian Standard / Chatelle 1L Stolen Rum 1L

Fireball Cinnamon Whisky 700ml

Bombay Jagermeister 1L / Mt Gay Sapphire Eclipse 1L / Titos 750ml 1L

Jameson 1L, Chivas 12yr 700ml

$24.99

12pk range

NZ Pure

Tuatara

500ml cans

$35.99

$31.99

E AC H

$39.99 E AC H

E AC H

Tiger / Tiger Crystal 12pk bottles

Carlsberg

15pk bottles

Lion Red, Speights, Waikato or Summit 15pk bottles

Steinlager 18pk bottles

Heineken 15pk bottles

Tui/Export Gold/Extra Low Carb/ DB Draught 24pk bottles

Available from 1st to 31st July 2020 • Specials only available whilst stocks last • At participating stores only P CALM

KEE

I OW YOUR L

12 pk bottles

6pk range

$32.99

E AC H

Orchard Thieves

700ml

Haagen Strong

E AC H

$22.99

E AC H

CC 12yr Old 700ml Glenfiddich 12yr Makers Mark 1L

$24.99

E AC H

$22.99

E AC H

Jack Daniels & Cola Jack Daniels Double Jack

$14.99

$34.99

$35.99

E AC H

161 JELLICOE STREET, TE PUKE 07 573 5786

30 DOMAIN ROAD, PAPAMOA 07 575 5493

93 OCEANBEACH RD, OMANU 07 575 3861

65 CHAPEL STREET, TAURANGA 07 577 9209

thirstyliquor.co.nz

Export 33

24pk bottles

ASK ABOUT

LOYALTY CARD BENEFITS & GIFT VOUCHERS

Friday 3 July 2020

The Weekend Sun

Alternative fisheries suggestion LegaSea is proposing an overhaul of New Zealand’s fisheries system, which could see the end of ‘no take’ fishing zones The proposal, called Rescue Fish, is an alternative to the 1986 Quota Management System. It promotes a Government buyback of all inshore commercial fishing quota and a short-term licensing scheme where the amount allocated to fishermen depends on fish stoc Under Rescue Fish, only those catching the fish can buy a licence, and licences will be sold for the same price to all: the average amount fishermen can afford at the time. Fish will be sold for a premium and things like trawling and dredging will be banned. LegaSea lead Sam Woolford says if Rescue Fish was in place, the implementation of the three no take zones around Motiti Island wouldn’t have to happen. He says the Motiti Rohe Moana Trust (MRMT), which appealed to the Environment Court asking for better protection of the island’s marine life resulting in no take zones, did the best they could within a broken system. “Motiti is a symptom of the broken QMA system. We’re all looking for

solutions that address biodiversity loss, and the MRMT just did what they could with the tools they had available to them. “With an abundant, well managed fishery, there would be no need for no take zones.” At present, 90 per cent of all fish stocks are owned by three commercial fishing companies NZ Sports Fishing Council Central BOP delegate Vance Fulton says this is holding the sector back. “Practises like bottom trawling are incredibly destructive and there is no way it can be stopped under the current system. “Rescue Fish is an equitable system that will ensure the money goes to the commercial fisherman catching the fish. It will put more money into these fishermen’s pockets, without them having to catch more fish. “It’s about sensible fisheries management, where catch limits can be modified easily so they reflect the stat of the fishery. LegaSea has been working with groups, including iwi, to formulate Rescue Fish for three years. “It’s a relief to have it out there, because you can’t sell a secret,” says Sam. “We need a nationwide structure that serves all of us.” MacKenzie Dyer

Fujitsu Hi-Wall Premier Plus Heat Pump ASTG14LUCB | 5.4kW Heating

1999

INSTALLED INCL GST (back to back installation)

Fujitsu Hi-Wall Premier Plus Heat Pump ASTG14LUCB | 5.4kW Heating

1999

Fujitsu Hi-Wall Premier Hi-Wall PremierPlus Plus $Fujitsu INSTALLED INCL GST Heat Pump ASTG14LUCB | 5.4kW Heating Heat Pump ASTG14LUCB | 5.4kW Heating

1999 1999

(back to back installation)

INSTALLED INCL GST INSTALLED INCL GST (back to back installation) (back to back installation)

Breathe lifeinto intoyour your cold home Breathelife life into your cold home Breathe cold home with NZ’s Favourite Air withNZ’s NZ’sFavourite Favourite Air with Air Washing and drying your hands kills the virus Wash often. Use soap. 20 seconds. Then dry. This kills the virus by bursting its protective bubble.

Find out more at Covid19.govt.nz

Contact freeconsultation consultation Contactus ustoday today for for aa free Contact us today for a free consultation 0800 880 with our Installers with ourFujitsu Fujitsu Accredited Accredited Installers with our Fujitsu Accredited Installers 0800 880 0800 880770 770 | | office@hvaci.co.nz office@hvaci.co.nz 0800 880 770 | office@hvaci.co.nz

www.hvaci.co.nz

www.hvaci.co.nz www.hvaci.co.nz www.hvaci.co.nz

0 202 0 202 H eat Pu m ps H eat Pu m ps

0 202 H eat Pu m ps

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 July 2020

Looking for a sweet bun? Meet Cinnabun, our very fluffy Angora cross rabbit. She is a very sweet girl and doesn’t mind being held and cuddled. She is two-and-a-half years old. She will need a warm hutch during these colder months and like all rabbits should have some free ranging time to help stretch her legs and give her an enjoyable life. We are looking for someone who has had experience with Angora rabbits before as they are high maintenance rabbits due to their very fluffy fur. Come and meet her today! Ref: 465445

Minding her own beeswax

Minor dwellings Minor dwellings * * Minor dwellings from $169,000 from $169,000 *

Artist Sue MacDougall is stoked about her exhibition ‘Standing Alone’ opening today in Tauranga.

Sue MacDougall is sending a strong message about the importance of standing alone in her upcoming exhibition. The Tauranga artist’s series of 17 works came to life during lockdown, a time she spent reflecting on what it means to be alone. Her solo exhibition is set to open at The Incubator Gallery today and will run until July 26. “Even if we have got a partner, or are part of a family – we all have to stand by ourselves in some way,” says Sue. “And when we were in lockdown I just really absorbed myself in these sort of thoughts.” Sue’s works are created using a mixture of beeswax and natural resin mixed with oil paint, in a process called encaustic painting. She discovered this method years ago when living in Greece, and is particularly passionate about “opening people’s eyes” to art mediums outside of acrylic and

from $169,000

oil painting. This series of works includes many faceless figurines in a range of bold colours. Sue says the colour range changed halfway through lock-down as her mood developed. “I want people to see how versatile this medium is, and I want them to get a feeling of what my soul is saying.” Sue, who spent lock-down in a bubble by herself, says she loved every minute of it. “I loved my bubble. I wish we had lockdown every year - it gives you a chance to reflect on what you are doing, where you are going and how you have been.” She hopes the ‘Standing Alone’ exhibition will encourage people to be content with their own company. The exhibition will run from July 3-26 at The Incubator Gallery in the Tauranga Historic Village. Entry is free. It will be open Weekdays from 9-5 and Saturdays from 10-2. Sue will be present at the exhibition each Saturday.

Garages Garages

Garages

Farm Buildings

Farm Buildings Sleepouts

Whether it’s a growing family you need to accommodate or a desire to add Sleepouts value to your current property, Versatile Tauranga has a solution for you. Sleepouts

Please contact on to accommodate or a desire to add Whether it’s a growing familyJason you need 027 4315 orfamily 07 578 8898. value toWhether your current property, Versatile Tauranga has a solution you.to add it’s691 a growing you need to accommodate or afor desire

to your current Please value contact Jason onproperty, Versatile Tauranga has a solution for you. 0800 VERSATILE Please contact Jason on 027 691 4315 or 07 578 8898. versatile.co.nz *Dwelling only, plus consent 8898. fees. 027 691 4315 orbuilding 07 578

0800 VERSATILE 0800 VERSATILE versatile.co.nz versatile.co.nz

*Dwelling only, plus building consent fees.

Villas available from $559,000 Kowhai

Pohutukawa

9,3

14,0 50 KIT C 2.4 HE x 4.1 N BE

3.4 D1 x 3. 3

LOU 3.3 NG E x 3. 8

BA TH 2.

2.2 x

DIN 2.8 ING x 2. 8

1.6 x

$559,000 1

DIN 2.8 ING x 4.

Floor area: 113.3m

BA LIV GA

ING

OR OO

3.4

15,1

ENT 1.2 x RY 1. 2

TYP

ED1 1 3 2 1.5

3.4 D2 x 3. 0

(Ex clud

1.5

Floor area: 143m

- KO WH WIN DO WS EAT

Are pat

ENT 1.8 x RY 1.5

LOU 3.2 NG E x 3. 8

L'D R

a: 1

ios

13m2

and

TYP

ent

5.6 GAR x 5. AG 8

ry)

3.0 D2 x 3. 0

x 1.8

TYP

5 Harvest Crescent Flo or 2

2.1

BE W 1.2 C

ing

BA TH 3.

2.0 x

3.5 D1 x 3. 0

GLE 6. GA

1 2F L O

$769,000

SIN

18 Harvest Crescent 2

1.2

L'D R

1.9 x

W'R O

13,0 60

KIT C 3.7 HEN x 2. 7

m2 SCA LE1: 100 @A 3

LIV GA

ING

R A R

Sca

le 1 :100 @

A3 0m

143

1m 2m 3m 4m 5m

1.5

Disclaimer: Floor area excludes patio and entry, for exact measurements refer to architectural plans. Photographs are for illustrative purposes only, colours may differ from villas available. 1 1 Part of the Retirement Village association,1 price is for an occupational right agreement. 2 1

Showhome open weekdays 10am - 3pm | 143 Moffat Road, Bethlehem | P 07 578 0525 | W thevinesatbethlehem.co.nz This refe is an ar r to elev tist im atio pres sion ns a , nd colo cladd ur s ing, jo che ©T he dule inery, V sub and . ject ines a colo alte to c t Be ur m r or th o ay cop pyrig lehem diff ht y th er fr em . Only - Thes om ed will aut e ima res hor sign ge ult is s e sho in pro lecge d licen are th wn e aeldin c , ple gs fr e hold prope ase rty ers om o ca fT our pat n use he Vin o ent atto r alter es at B

This elev is an atio artis t im ns a p nd colo ressio ur s n, cla che dule ©T h sub e Vin e je alte ct to s at Be co r or th cop pyrig lehem ht y th em . Only - Thes e will aut res hor d ult ise in pro lecge d aeldi

Friday 3 July 2020

Winter citrus wanted Have you got more oranges or mandarins in your backyard than you know what to do with right now? Then how about dropping if off to the Tauranga Community Foodbank centre at Fraser Cove. Foodbank manager Nikki Goodwin says their door is always open for donations of fresh produce from private individuals. Seasonal fruit is very welcome and

buckets or containers can be returned to you straight away, says Nikki. The foodbank is located at 4G Brook Street in Parkvale and open from 9.30am to 2pm, Monday to Friday. If you’re unable to pick the fruit off your trees yourself, volunteers from community group Good Neighbour can help out. Phone: 07 394 4249 or email: office@goodneighbour.co.n

FREE DENTURE CONSULTATIONS FREE HEARING ASSESSMENTS

BOOK AN APPOINTMENT TODAY:

0800 11 23 24

The Weekend Sun

www.clinico.co.nz

8 Grenada Street, Bayfair

Doors shut on Young single parents say they are struggling to secure rental properties in Tauranga because they don’t fit the traditional family mould agents and landlords are looking for.

“Being a young Maori man with children, I just get looked at by some like I am going to wreck their property. That’s not the case at all.” Due to increasing desperation, he has extended his housing search as far as Waikato and Whakatane. “As long as I don’t go Twenty-five-year-old single somewhere too far away dad Jurantii Paul has been from my job.” looking for a house for But despite the the past two years. ongoing battle to Jurantii, who works find a home, fulltime in traffic Jurantii doesn’t management, says plan on giving up finding a suitable anytime soon. place to live within “I am just going to his budget is keep trying, the worst ‘beyond difficult’. thing I could do now is He lives with his parents give up.” in Welcome Bay but has Another single parent, who applied for more than eight asked to remain anonymous, houses in the past month and Tauranga dad Jurantii Paul with his son says she has applied for 56 so far has had no luck. Koda, 4 (right) and Raiya, 3 (left). He has properties in the past month been looking for a rental to call home for the and made no progress. Looking far afiel The 23-year-old woman, past two years. Photo: John Borren. Most of the time Jurantii who is currently living doesn’t hear back from property managers after with her grandparents and works full-time, has only applying for houses. been invited to view three properties following the And on the odd occasion, he is told he doesn’t meet 56 applications. the criteria for specific rental properties. “The number one thing I hear from agents and Dealing with judgement landlords is that they will call me back. She says many of the property managers don’t even “You are on the edge of your seat waiting for that check her references. call – and it never comes,” he says. “Most of the time I get an automatic ‘no’. Lots of “There are a lot of houses in Tauranga that I won’t agencies won’t even look at my application or check even bother applying for now because I know I won’t my references.” meet the criteria and they aren’t in my budget.” The mum says she faces discrimination from agents Juarantii is worried about how he’s perceived by because she doesn’t have a partner. ...continued some agents and landlords.

New Zealand’s Quietest Heat Pumps

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 July 2020

rental dreams continued...

“I choose to be a single parent because my son’s father is not someone I want to have around. It’s my age, the fact I am a single mum and the fact that I was a teen parent. Dealing with judgement is hard.” She says she can support herself and her son on her full-time wage.

“We have advertised a couple of properties lately and we have just had an astronomical amount of enquiries, e-mails and phone calls. “We received 85 applications for a house in Papamoa, and that’s not including Trade Me enquiries and endless phone calls.”

Competition

The attributes

Recently she was denied Tauranga Rentals Ltd a rental property because manager Dan Lusby says the house owner was looking most tenants are staying for a ‘mature family unit’. put right now, which is “When I asked the property contributing to the heightened manager to elaborate on this, Tauranga Rentals Ltd manager Dan demand for houses. she said they wanted a mother, a Lusby says there is a high demand for “What we are finding is father and two children. properties at the moment. Photo: Daniel Hines. tenants aren’t moving around so “I got denied a house because much because of COVID. I don’t have a partner. These are the sort of things “People are too scared to move, and that’s why there people looking in Tauranga are facing.” aren’t many options.” Like Jurantii, the woman has extended her search to Dan says he doesn’t have a problem with accepting outside of Tauranga. single parents as tenants. She says it’s extremely difficult juggling full-time “We certainly don’t hold that against them, and if work and taking care of her six-year-old son while they have good references it isn’t an issue at all.” trying to find a place to live Terry says he tries to prioritise putting young “I am trying to apply for houses, and get to these tenants into properties, particularly first time renters house viewings while also holding down my full-time “I don’t discriminate against young people looking job and people aren’t even getting back to me. for properties, I like to give them a chance. Tauranga property managers are seeing high “And 99 per cent of the young ones I have put into demand for rentals post lockdown, with one house in rentals have been fantastic tenants.” Papamoa receiving up to 85 applications. Other factors he considers when choosing Terry Ormbsy of Pukeko Rental Managers says tenants is their character and having a “good stable there is “real desperation” from people to secure background”. Emma Houpt rental properties.

Upskill while the tourism industry transforms Learn about and experience the national and international tourism industry with our one-year diploma. You’ll build skills in tourism and travel management, while learning about the wider tourism and hospitality sector and how it fits within the business environment. New Zealand Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 5) starts Monday, 20 July. If it’s your first time studying, you may be eligible for fees-free study. Visit feesfree.govt.nz for more information.

Apply now

Learn by doing

0800 86 46 46 · toiohomai.ac.nz

pply

C’s a

*T&

Friday 3 July 2020

hermasterbop.co.nz

The Weekend Sun

Dave Agnew is enjoying his first foray into business at Oropi Hot Pools. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Times are tense but one couple is rolling up their sleeves and turning relaxation into a recipe for success. Dave and Renee Agnew have literally got themselves into hot water with their first foray int business ownership. Their purchase of Oropi Hot Pools was on hold over lockdown but the moment doors started opening they were signing on the dotted line. Dave has high hopes for the future of the business, for the simple reason that many people don’t seem to know about the pools. “We have people come in here that have lived in Tauranga for 20 years and had never heard about the place.” Despite that, the business still attracts a steady stream of customers and the winter months pretty much “look after themselves”. Summer months are a bit hit and miss on some days so the couple plan to turn down the heat as the weather warms up so people can still come and relax. The pools have been operating since 1998 but the original owners had to deal with the failure of the 450-metre-deep bore and a costly replacement. The bore taps into hot water which is used to heat fresh, chlorinated water that is safe to bath in and soothes away the aches and pains. There are no plans to restore the paintball side of the business which stopped in 2014 because Dave and Renee want to just focus on hot water and relaxation. The beauty spa has been closed for its own makeover and it will focus on massage therapy to complement the hot pools. The licensed café is getting a new menu. Down the track, Dave hopes to maximise the

geography of the 9ha property and is working through a few ideas. Those ideas are still simmering but he is keen to create something really special for the region, one way or another. The key is to create new, all-year-round activities and grow the customer base without affecting the relaxed atmosphere. “We don’t want to flood the pool (with people) “We want people to come here and enjoy themselves.” Purchasing Oropi Pools was actually quite serendipitous. The original plan was to build a 750-metre flying fox and café i the Papamoa Hills. But they couldn’t secure the land. “Dusting myself off after that, I looked at this and saw the potential,” Dave says. And it was probably just as well because the flying fox idea would have had a very strong focus on international visitors, whereas the Oropi pools are visited almost exclusively by locals. “I’m a creative person and this is a good foundation. So much land, so much potential. “The good thing is so few people know about it.” Renee is happy to let Dave front the business because of his passion for customer service, however, as a commercial analyst, her influence wil be key to their future success. The grounds of the property are stunning thanks to the foresight of the original owners who planted lots of trees and created park-like picnic areas. So, while everybody else will be kicking back and relaxing, Dave and Renee will be rolling their sleeves up and attempting to take the pools to the next level. Because, while the tranquillity of the place is hard to ignore, the couple do have big ambitions and want to be more than just a cottage industry. Daniel Hutchinson

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 July 2020

The ups and downs of WBOP rates Last week Western Bay Council adopted its 2020-2021 Annual Plan, approving a 1.98 per cent increase in total rates collected. Before you jump to conclusions I encourage you to read on and get the full picture. Because in fact, the majority of ratepayers across the District will receive a rates decrease thanks to the effect of the latest independent district-wide property revaluation. Undertaken every three years, and completed late 2019, the impact of revaluation is that 61 per cent of ratepayers district-wide will receive a decrease in their rates compared to 2019-2020. Within this 61 per cent, 70

per cent of residential ratepayers will receive a decrease along with 54 percent of rural ratepayers (including horticulture and farms). Thirty-seven per cent of ratepayers will receive an increase in their rates bill. For the majority of those ratepayers, it will be an increase of less than three per cent. This debunks the traditional concern that a property valuation increase automatically correlates to a rates increase.

It is pleasing to be able to share this good news after what has been a tough 12 years for our district. We have survived the Global Financial Crisis, PSA and we now are working our way through COVID-19. While many have asked us not to put up rates, we must ensure that council continues to be financially responsible. We are a business and we are starting to see that, compared to many councils in New Zealand, we are in a strong fiscal position Gone are the days

when we say we are going to do things but have no funding in place to achieve those commitments. As a council we’ve worked hard during the tougher times to keep things moving while also reducing net debt from $180million, at its peak, to $100million. This annual plan is a reflection of this commitment, taking into consideration

the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and household incomes, as well as the ability for council to deliver public services to the district post pandemic. COVID-19 has simultaneously changed the world and impacted on our district in ways that we could not predict or prepare for. Despite this we are in a strong position to adapt quickly while being pragmatic, prudent and inclusive in taking the Western Bay forward.

Kiwi success story set to continue 15 minute flights of the rf City & rSpeurso n From $75 pe mum) (2 seats mini

Gift Vouchers available

Rebecca Howard/Business Desk

Take charge of your money Ever feel like money controls your life? Managing money is a life skill that most of us are never taught. Take control of your financial future for you and your whānau by learning about money, debt and how to create wealth. Certificate in Money Management Level 3

Apply to enrol today twoa.ac.nz/money-management or call 0800 255 553

Visit our website to find detailed information about this programme | 20-203

Net profit rose to $200.8 million in the year to March 31 from $178.9 million a year earlier. Operating revenue was $3.36 billion with fruit sales of $3.14 billion. Zespri sold 164.4 million trays of New Zealand and non-New Zealand-grown kiwifruit, a two per cent decline on the year. Total fruit and service payments, which are returns

direct to the New Zealand industry, increased by eight per cent to $1.96 billion. The board expects to pay a dividend of 94 cents a share, up from 92 cents the prior year. Zespri has 2800 growers in New Zealand and 1800 growers based elsewhere. “Overall, 2019/20 was another strong year for Zespri with continued growth in our largest markets including Japan, Greater China and Europe,” says chief executive Dan Mathieson. Dan says 2020/21 is shaping up to be another solid year despite the impact of COVID-19.

Business

Zespri Group is upbeat about the current financial year despite the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic, having reported a 12 per cent increase in annual profit and returned almost $2 billion to the industry.

Friday 3 July 2020

The Weekend Sun

Super squirrels feed the future The Acorn Foundation has reached financial self-sufficien years ahead of schedule. The foundation matches donors with good causes in the community but, in the past, has also had to raise funds to keep itself going. Several major donors have now allocated a portion of their own annual distributions to support Acorn’s operating costs. Combined with the one per cent fee taken annually from the

foundation’s own fund – which now exceeds $36 million – it is now able to support its own running costs indefinitely Manager Lori Luke says reaching this goal means the foundation no longer needs corporate, trust or direct donor gifts to help cover its operational costs, freeing that money up to assist other worthy organisations in the region. Acorn was founded in 2003, so it has reached its goal of financial self sufficiency in just 17 years International standards show that

PUBLIC INFORMATION DAY

PROPOSED

SATURDAY 4TH JULY OMOKOROA SETTLERS HALL

ALL WELCOME

community foundations normally achieve financial independence between 20 and 25 years after establishment, which puts the Acorn Foundation well ahead of pace. “The hard work done in the early years of the foundation laid the solid base which has made this accomplishment possible,” Lori says. The Foundation is building a pool of funds that will allow current and future generations of people in the Western Bay of Plenty to thrive. However, in addition to that, dozens of Acorn

volunteers, donors and supporters have also given money to help with administrative expenses since its founding. For example, the Tindall Foundation has provided more than $1.3million in donations to charities in the Western and Eastern Bay of Plenty between 2003 and June 2020. Nearly $150,000 of that was service fees for Acorn to act as its local donation manager. Now, the Acorn Foundation will be able to pass through all the Tindall Foundation donations to the

Acorn Foundation chair Lesley Jensen and general manager Lori Luke celebrate the beginning of a new era. community, providing even more support to local charitable organisations. Lesley Jensen, Acorn Foundation c hair, says they can’t thank their donors and sponsors enough for their belief in Acorn and their commitment to the success of the community in the Western Bay of Plenty. “We will forever appreciate their important support for our development.”

Bring back the Mount Borough Council? “I’ll be in Tauranga at 10 o’clock” I say.

10AM - 2PM

Members of the public are invited to ﬁnd out more about the proposal for a privately funded Omokoroa Town Centre.

For more information visit www.jacegroup.co.nz

“You’re already in Tauranga,” comes the response from a Council colleague. “No, I’m in the Mount at present,” I reply. “There’s only one city around here; it’s called Tauranga,” the reply. Do we live in different towns or does the fact that we live under one council consign the Mount to be a suburb of Tauranga? I suspect it depends on which side of the bridge you live on and whether you were here before the harbour bridge or more recently. Mount Maunganui successfully petitioned to become its own borough in 1945. In 1989, through the Lange government’s council representation reforms, Mount Maunganui Borough and Papamoa (then part of Tauranga County) were absorbed with Tauranga City

BUS BETTER WITH YOUR NEW BUS CARD IS COMING FROM 27TH JULY 2020 › Board faster › Top up online

into Tauranga District Council. It was an unpopular move for Mount residents, with a significant protest at Coronation Park, and supported by Papamoa residents; inspired by Mount Mayor Wayne Moultrie’s call for an eastern council from the Mount to Te Puke. Such a council would have a population of around 60,000 people today. There’s little appetite from Government to consider devolution or even amalgamation with WBOP District Council or Regional Council any time soon. What is within our control is a representation review over the next 12 months. We could give our towns/suburbs their own elected community boards; increase the number of wards across the city or remove them all. Whatever the decision, it should be based upon better representation for residents rather than better chances of getting elected for councillors!

Bee Card will replace your Smartride card to make travel by bus easier and smarter. You’ll need to get your Bee Card before we make the switch.

GETTING STARTED Order online and have your Bee Card posted to you, pick one up from your bus driver or visit BeeCard.co.nz for locations near you. You’ll need to top up your card to get started.

WITH BEE CARD YOU CAN Register to: • Check your balance, top up and set up Auto Top Up online • Protect your balance if your card’s lost or stolen • Load concessions - no need to show ID

Find out more at baybus.co.nz/beecard Terms and conditions for the Bee Card are available at BeeCard.co.nz

BUS BETTER WITH

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 July 2020

The Weekend Sun

A Word from YOUR TECT ELECTION CANDIDATES Community leader stands for TECT As a proud local, Peter has had a successful career as founder of Farmer Motor Group and served on the boards of Waipuna Hospice, Priority One, Acorn, Bay Venues, NZ Avocado, and Tauranga Riding for the Disabled. Customers and colleagues will attest that Peter is extremely community-minded and outcome-focused. One example is the 27m flagpole on Takitimu Drive that he initiated, funded and championed – also the flagpole at the RSA in Papamoa. Peter knows that TECT matters to Tauranga more than ever. TECT consumers need their TECT cheques to help offset household costs; valued community organisations need funds for their survival. To deliver, TECT needs Trustees with vision, financial acumen and community outreach. Peter can deliver on all counts, and so he asks for your vote.

Voting for the future

The University of Waikato and Tauranga CBD Tertiary Campus received $15 million in funding from TECT – its largest grant ever.

There is hot competition for the three vacancies on the TECT board this year. TECT administers a fund of about $1 billion, with most of the dividends returned to Trustpower customers in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty each year by way of a rebate. That’s about $31 million. Another $9 million is distributed into the same community via grants for initiatives that bring vibrancy and economic benefits to the region Some notable projects funded by TECT in the past include $2.5 million to get Bay Oval up and running, and $3.5 million for the TECT All terrain Park. Its biggest grant ever was $15 million to help get the University of Waikato’s Tauranga CBD Tertiary Campus built. That opened last year. With so much at stake it pays to choose the trustees wisely and every two years, half the board comes up for re-election. There is usually strong competition for places on the board of trustees. Trustees have the job of ensuring the trust is run in accordance with its own rules and objectives and

Passionate about the community

Hi, my name is Valerie. TECT is a unique and very special organisation which was created through the generosity of the people of Tauranga. As a Trustee I will work to ensure TECT continues to benefit our community in line with the spirit of the Trust. I would like to say thank you to everyone because every one of us made sacrifices to achieve an enormous goal of controlling a disease which could have killed thousands of New Zealanders. I have spent last 12 weeks assisting our local business owners during these difficult times. I am an experienced accountant and founder of Emerald Business Advisers Limited. I am passionate about our community and our local for-profit and non-profit organisations and would appreciate the opportunity to become the Trustee. Thank you!

ADVERTORIAL

meets all its legal requirements. Independent returning officer, Warwick Lampp, says this year there has again been strong interest in the election with 13 candidates nominated for the three positions available on the Trust. This compares to 19 in 2018, 11 candidates in 2016, and 19 candidates in 2014 Voting papers, together with information about the candidates are sent to eligible TECT beneficiaries from June 22. Each eligible beneficiary (local Trustpower customers) is entitled to one vote irrespective of how many power connections they may have. Candidate names will be listed in alphabetical order on the voting documents. The Weekend Sun has invited all candidates to take part in our feature and readers are encouraged to read their statement and make their own mind up. The most important thing is that people make sure they take the time to fill out the voting form and send it back Current trustee Amanda Sutcliffe has chosen not to stand, but two current trustees are re-standing. Voting closes at 12 noon on Friday, July 17, 2020.

Christine Wade for TECT I have enjoyed 20 years as a company director and owner of three prominent Tauranga hospitality businesses.

making processes and procedures.

I was also involved in Cub Scouts when my sons were much younger.

Being a wife, mother and grandmother, I have loads of life experience, and worked in real estate in Tauranga for 13 years, so I know my way around. I have a loving family with growing grandchildren and follow their various sports and activities.

Charities like TECT help meet the needs of many notfor-profit organisations in our community and I would like to add value to those positive outcomes in the coming four years.

Vote for me and I will undertake to work hard to keep TECT as great as it has always been.

In addition to that I have spent some years as chairperson of East Waikato Playcentre Association which administered 13 play centres.

My hobbies include thoroughbred horse racing and breeding, reading, gardening and cooking.

I have the time, energy and experience to work collaboratively with the TECT board and its decision

VOTE

CHRISTINE WADE FOR TECT

P Community Experience P Business Savvy P Add positive outcome to Not for Profit organisation

I will undertake to keep TECT as great as it always has been

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 July 2020

A Word from YOUR TECT ELECTION CANDIDATES TECT chair stands for re-election

Focus on community outcomes

As current chair of TECT and a longstanding lawyer at Holland Beckett, Bill Holland is deeply connected into the Tauranga region. He has been active in local service and sports organisations, and served on many boards and committees including Tauranga Boys’ College, the Acorn Foundation, Priority One, Rotary and Holy Trinity. He is acutely aware of the challenges that organisations face and well positioned to shape outcomes and make decisions to benefit consumers and the community. His service to the community has been recognised with both national and local awards. In the 2012 Queen’s Birthday Honours List he was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM). Bill is standing again for TECT to ensure that its good work continues. He asks again for your vote of support.

As an experienced leader with a strong community focus, Phil will bring fresh perspectives and new strategies to TECT.

ADVERTORIAL

sustainable transport projects. He holds a Master in Business Administration from the University of Waikato.

He wants to see TECT promote equality and diversity across all Tauranga and Western Bay communities by targeting distributions at essential local social service organisations, while achieving fair rebates for TECT beneficiaries.

Phil is a trustee for Tautoko Mai Sexual Harm Support and the Transport Research and Educational Trust.

Phil owns a local consultancy practice working with the not-for-profit sector and government agencies. His work is focussed on social and community outcomes, strategy development, organisational change and

PHIL KING

He is an administrator for the Matua Community Facebook page, a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Highways and Transport and a chartered Member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport and a member of NZ Institute of Directors.

FOR TECT

Fresh Perspective. New Strategies. A Stronger Community.

As an experienced leader with a strong community focus I believe TECT could promote and support greater equality and diversity across our region and I will work hard to nurture this.

Vote PHIL KING for TECT and let me get to work contributing to a stronger community for all.

Past TECT trustees endorse Rachael Gemming

I am a Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years’ advising business leaders. As an Associate Director of a global accounting firm, I bring financial acumen and an appreciation of the TECT portfolio and its value to the community. I provide board-level advice to clients who manage sizeable organisations, so as Trustee, I would practise what I preach, by contributing best-practice strategic thinking to support meaningful governance. Originally from Auckland, I ‘married in’ to Tauranga. I’ve been blessed to join the Gemming family, who inspire me by giving their time to the Tauranga community. Together with my husband and three children, we have benefitted from TECT-enabled facilities and programmes. As a Trustee, I would contribute my professional skills and expertise to ensure TECT continues to thrive for the next generation.

Prudent and fearless advocate Thank you for the opportunity to serve on TECT’s board of trustees during the past four years, including the past two as deputy chair. It has been an immense privilege and a heart-warming insight into our local community. I seek your vote for re-election to continue the collaborative work I have been doing to advocate for key projects and charitable causes, and to continue to contribute to the prudent management of this significant fund in the Western Bay. I am a community-minded local businessperson, running my own communications and marketing company for the past seven and a half years. I am a mother of three who loves this region and the special lifestyle it offers to bring up a family.

TECT is at the heart of our community and has a significant history of contributing, both through the beneficiary cheque and its granting programme. Being an independent voice on the board, I take a thorough and considered approach and I am unafraid to ask the hard questions. I also strongly advocate for consultation and for listening to consumers in my role as trustee and intend to continue to do this if I am re-elected. I see TECT as a major contributor towards the future growth of our place and I ask for your vote to continue advocating on your behalf.

Bridges for TECT Re-elect Natalie Bridges for Trustee ✓ Family ✓ Community ✓ Experience

Friday 3 July 2020

Can emotions affect your skin? Emotions can play a large role in how you look and how others perceive you. But of all the emotions that can shred away your youth, the number one spot goes to stress. Stress stimulates the hormone cortisol. When you’re stressed every organ works harder in your body. You eat different, often making you crave junk food like chocolates and potato chips all the time. Other effects of stress are: blood vessels become more fragile, skin cells don’t form as quickly and cell turnover eventually slows to half. Anger will also affect how quickly your skin rejuvenates and heals. That pesky hormone, cortisol, taking center stage once more. It limits the production of collagen which is the

great fighter against aging. However, we can’t stop how we feel. So when life gets the best of you, take some time for yourself. Get a facial, a massage, do whatever it is that calms and soothes you, have some you time. It will subtract years from your face and add years to your life! Of course don't forget that old saying that laughter is the best medicine.

The Weekend Sun

Learning to like yourself

“You’re always with yourself, so you might as well enjoy the company,” Diane Von Furstenberg. To accept and enjoy who you are it’s important to focus also on your positive qualities. We are good at observing our negative traits so it’s important to use that positive focus to bring more balance. Don’t compare yourself negatively to others – you are unique, so it’s a waste of time. Avoid worrying and being engulfed in fear, instead look at what you can do to make the situation better. Be proud of yourself for your efforts… accept when you haven’t been able to accomplish as much as you aspired to by conceding that you’ve done what you could in each situation. And when you haven’t done your best, find a way to forgive yourself What steps can you take to bring more balance into how you see yourself? If you would like to know more about narrative or relationship coaching phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on 07 577 1200 / 021 258 2145, or visit my website: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz

Should I take Co Enzyme Q10? Part 1 Imagine trying to drive your car after someone had crimped the fuel line from your fuel tank to your engine. The car would still run but would quickly lose power on a hill or under load. This is much like our bodies when they have insufficient Co Enzyme Q10 (CoQ10). CoQ10 acts like the fuel line in your car by transporting energy within cell energy factories called mitochondria to make the energy we need. Co Enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an essential vitaminlike substance we make in our liver. While we normally make all the CoQ10 we need, some people because of age, health problems or medications can benefit from taking good quality CoQ10. Be aware that the market is now flooded with low cost semi-synthetic CoQ10 made from tobacco waste. The most common reason for CoQ10 supplementation is for those using cholesterol lowering (statin) medication. The side effects of statins are so common that they are a diagnosable disease called statin myopathy. The most common side effects are

76a Grey Street, Tauranga

muscle stiffness, pain and weakness. This can also cause general fatigue which often feels like a lack of motivation. Statins effectively inhibit the enzyme needed to make cholesterol. Unfortunately this enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) is also needed to make CoQ10. Blocking this enzyme reduces cholesterol but also CoQ10 by as much as 50 per cent. Drug companies are well aware of this problem and hold patents for combining CoQ10 with statins. Until such drugs are available I recommend those on statins supplement with 100200mg of naturally fermented CoQ10 such as the patented US product CoQsol. If people have low energy or have other health issues I often add my MTQ10 complex formula that includes high grade CoQ10. For more information give me a call or email: john@ abundant.co.nz. You can read my all new newsletter at: www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine p actitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

Ph. 07 578 1111 Abundant Health

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 July 2020

Stay safe on the water Despite the chilly weather, it’s always a good idea to keep your boat in tip-top condition and keep yourself up-to-date with safety regulations and recommendations year-round. Life jackets are essential equipment when out on the water. Make sure you always take them with you and that you wear them. A life jacket is little use if it’s sitting on a seat. It’s important to take two separate waterproof ways of communicating with others so Coastguard can get out to you to help should you hit trouble on the water. Make sure you check the weather forecast before heading out and be prepared for the weather and the sea state to change.

Avoid drinking alcohol while on the water. Boaties need to be prepared and aware and intoxicating substances dull your reflexes and awareness. If your boat uses fuel, make sure you have enough to get back safety and that it’s in good condition. Don’t expect good cellphone coverage when out on the water or when in remote areas. In an emergency, use of a marine VHF radio is recommended and people can use channel 16 for emergencies. Other items that could come in handy and are recommended for your boat are a torch, any relevant tools you may need, a first aid kit, spare food, clothing and fresh water. What you may need to carry will depend on what sort of boat you are using and where you are planning to venture to. For more information on staying safe on the water, visit: www.coastguard.nz

supported by

Friday 3 July 2020

The Weekend Sun

Tips to boost your pet’s health and longevity There are five main things that are important to help boost your pet’s health and longevity. First and foremost is providing a loving environment. Animals (and humans!) thrive when they are provided with a loving environment where they are nurtured and cared for. A six-year study on human and cow interactions illustrated a significant improvement in production and well-being when they were treated more gently. Secondly, feeding wholesome food that is ideally free of chemicals and preservatives, has optimal amounts of important nutrients and is biologically appropriate. Dogs and cats are carnivores and benefit from a well balanced diet that includes meat whilst herbivores like cows, sheep and horses benefit from pasture that grows from nutrient enriched and healthy soil. Exercise is the third thing. Regular exercise helps to

improve fitness and therefore well being. At least 20 minutes a day is important, even for cats! Number four on this list is mental stimulation. Pets can become bored and it’s important to provide them with activities to enrich their lives. And finally, rest and relaxation – we all need down time to re-energize. While many cats are experts at this, some of them have too much rest and not enough exercise. Some dogs on the other hand can be hyperexcitable and anxious, minimising their rest time.

Feline diseases common in older cats Companion animal vets commonly see older cats suffering from similar symptoms. These symptoms include weight loss, a ravenous appetite, increase in thirst and urination, frequent vomiting, and weakness in the back end.

0800 KORU VETS

0 8 0 0

5 6 7

8 8 3

Owners often think these changes are just due to old age. However, cats showing these symptoms may be suffering from a treatable disease. One such disease is hyperthyroidism. This is generally caused by a benign growth in the thyroid gland resulting in the excessive production of thyroid hormones. These hormones control metabolism, and excess hormone means a faster metabolism. This can have many negative effects including weight loss - despite a big appetite - frequent vomiting, restlessness, increased heart rate, and

hypertension. Hyperthyroidism can be treated with daily medication. The disease can also be cured with surgery or radioactive iodine treatment. Two other feline diseases often seen in older cats are diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Diabetic cats may be very hungry, very thirsty, losing weight, and weak in their back end. Diabetes is treatable with insulin injections and prescription diets, and some cats can even achieve diabetic remission, in which insulin injections are no longer required. Chronic kidney disease can cause very similar symptoms to diabetes but is unfortunately not curable. However, lots can be done to help manage this disease and improve quality of life. There are many other diseases that can affect older cats such as dental disease, osteoarthritis, heart disease and cancer. We recommend taking your cat to the vet every year for a full health check. With the help of your vet, many of the diseases affecting older cats can be treated, cured, or even prevented. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us on: 0800 838 7267.

tauranga papamoa village katikati te puna

Tauranga Vets

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 July 2020

Telling porkies

The Weekend Sun welcomes letters from readers. Preference will be given to short letters (200 words maximum) supplied with full name and contact details.

Email: letters@thesun.co.nz For more letters go to www.sunlive.co.nz

The function of TV in New Zealand seems to be to broadcast half-truths and even lies. I was amazed at the claim that farmers lose too many piglets (money) when not using crates for farrowing. In my days of farming most dairy farmers had a piggery which had plenty of room for the pigs and the pigs mostly had paddock time too. These pigs were happy with their lot, they didn’t have the sad eyes of those poor sows stuck in crates where they could hardly move. Pigs are very clean animals when left to their own devices. One wonders what it does to their psyche when they have to lay in their excretions for no matter how short a time.

Cannabis law has failed In reply to M Murray-Benge, and B Porter (The Weekend Sun, June 27, page 26), it is startling to read the paranoia from both writers. Porter claims that the black market will undercut the legal market, where the opposite will happen in reality. A basic understanding of economies of scale means that the legal market will be able to increase its output while keeping costs lower than the small time black market in comparison (consider the medical market too). In addition, the current black market price for cannabis has increased in price over the past 10 years due to supply and demand. The legal market will be able to undercut the black market rather easily. Both writers share social issues of drug use, but the irony is lost on them because they have worsened under the current model of prohibition which they are advocating for. It has failed miserably and change is needed. The iron law of prohibition states that: ‘as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases.” It’s actually counter-intuitive to keep pushing the failed current model as drugs get stronger. For example, under alcohol prohibition: Beer and wine, hard spirits, moonshine. It’s time to legalise cannabis and treat it as a health issue if it becomes one. D Carey, Papamoa.

VOTE

Farmers who were concerned about mothers crushing piglets built sties that were of a triangular shape which is a most successful way of housing farrowing sows. I rarely heard of anyone losing piglets by crushing. I never lost a piglet due to being crushed by its mother. So it was less than the truth to claim that farmers lost too many piglets (money) unless they used crates. Telling such half-truths or lies to justify cruelty to animals is appalling. The main reason for using crates is to make as much money as possible using the cheapest possible methodology. A Bourne, Bethlehem.

Stop wasting money Recently you published a ‘Straight from City Council’ article (June 12, although the article actually reads that low TCC residential rates are a myth) that suggested we were wrong in thinking that Tauranga has the highest council rates in New Zealand. I recently moved to here from Christchurch and found that the rates here are indeed higher. To make the difference even worse is the fact that water and three bin kerbside collection are included in Christchurch rates unlike here where water is rated separately and you have to pay for rubbish collection as well.

narellanpools.co.nz | 0508 476 657

It would appear that council staff give council some flawed ideas to consider as well such as the upgrades to Kulim Park, Wharf Street and Elizabeth Street costing several millions of dollars which could be better spent on providing better services for ratepayers. These upgrades will only benefit a small number of ratepayers as parking is at a premium, even now, let alone when some parking is removed during these upgrades. Come on council do not let staff bring you any more wasteful ideas to spend our money on. W. Gordon Gate Pa.

Ron Chamberlain

WINTER PROMOTION

Sign your contract this month and receive a

ZODIAC VX50 4WD ROBOTIC CLEANER

AVAILABLE

on all contracts

FREE

(Valued at $2,798.87)

SIGNED IN JULY 2020 Terms and Conditions: Winter Promotion is exclusive to Narellan Pools New Zealand. Offer applicable for pool contracts signed between 1st July - by the 31st July 2020. Offer not available in conjunction with any other offer. Untitled-1 1

29/06/2020 1:37:46 PM

Friday 3 July 2020

The Weekend Sun

22 THE WEEKEND SUN

The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg24

A red guitar and playing the blues As the music scene returns to normal so does Ian is not a professional musician. Now in his he played publicly for a while about 20 years this column; this week we’ve got a blues gig seventies, ago, but his main musical talent is songwriting. and a new album. Songwriters are a weird group to categorise; they The album, My Red Guitar, is by Tauranga local Ian Gilmour, recorded at Whakamarama’s Boatshed Studio.

can come from any background. You get songwriting lawyers, songwriters working on road gangs, songwriters who are intellectuals, songwriters who left school at thirteen. Writing songs is an oddly elusive ability. It is clearly honed by experience but since so much is personal taste – which word to use, where the tune goes – there does also seem to be an indefinable inbuilt ability involved. Some people just have a ‘feel’ for it. The more I learn the more I value this ability and appreciate the effort it takes to produce an album, to create even ten songs as there are here. That’s ten songs on varying subjects, in varying styles, with varying structures – an album is the musical equivalent of writing a novel: there’s a lot to it. Luckily, Ian has a real feel for it. You can tell from the first line of the first song, the title track “When I hit twelve I got a red guitar.” It’s a simple thing, but it’s simply right. As Mark Twain said: “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.”

gets hints of a military drum and similar musical quotes. There are other smart touches, from pizzicato strings to some tasty resonator guitar courtesy of Katikati’s Richard Coad, and in a more typical Boatshed signature Nigel delivers pitch-perfect Mark Knopfler-style guitar on Three Short Steps, a bitter-sweet ballad of young love. Ian has put extracts from the CD

(drums), and a special guest on bass, UK musician Pete Stroud, who plays over there with Peter Green, Buddy Whittington and others. Pete and his wife came here for a holiday earlier this year and were trapped by the lockdown. They still can’t get back to the UK. Mike has known Pete for a while. In

Lightning

And that line is right. Roll it round in your mouth. “Hit”, “Got” and “Guitar” are the keys, with the whole song set up between that and the second line, a father’s admonishment that there’s no money in music. So Ian can write a good lyric. And a pleasingly catchy melody. Second up is Slowly, a little advice to younger generations which echoes the album’s dedication, to Ian’s grandchildren. Then there’s Fire & Home, an impressive slice of philosophical musing on the contradictory pulls of home comforts and the solitary joys of campfires and trails That last one leans towards Celtic rhythms but the album’s overall style is easy-listening country. Boatshed boss, producer/arranger/multi-instrumentalist Nigel Masters has fashioned a bed of acoustic guitars and piano and has brought his characteristic theatrical flourishes to the songs. Thus My Red Guitar ends with a piano outro of Que Sera Sera, echoing the lyric, while Journey Through The Past, a song reflecting Ian’s interest in American frontier history,

on his Ian Gilmour (Gilly) Facebook page – from where it is available - and is getting it onto Bandcamp. He’s also working on a second album; I look forward to it.

Blues

Now, live music. People hidden during lockdown are re-emerging. One is bluesman Mike Garner who returns with a full band at The Barrel Room on American Independence Day, Saturday, July 4. The line-up includes Trevor Braunias (guitar), Warren Houston

Ian Gilmour with his red guitar. fact Pete, who grew up in Wellington and has family in the Mount and in Waihi, actually lives round the corner from where Mike has family and his mother was born, in Headley, Hampshire. They have visited. Saturday will be special though: surprisingly it’s the first time the two of them have played together. Music kicks off at 7.30pm, no charge.

Wanted: Volunteer Daffodil Day coordinator Across No. 1684 6. Colour (5) 6. Fraction (11) 11. Wealth (8) 7. Goad (4) 13. Woman’s name (6) 8. River (SI) (8) 14 Do it again (6) 9. Renowned (6) 15. Contribute (6) 10. Extinct bird (6) 12. Come into view (6) 16. Farm animals (5) 18. Happy (4) 15. Twin (6) 17. Bay (Wellington) C O N A E F T A I A A S H (8) F R A N Z J O S E F K O M S D U N E O L S M T A M E 19. Trees (4) H A L O E R A I S E K OM 20. Hockey team (5,6) E I D Y D D G G X R A T A I N C E S S A N T J K OM Down Y E L D OWG T O E A T O A F C D A D O R A T I O N 1. Always (8) M E G A I A G E T E I B K 2. Nibbles (6) A V C D E N I M I R E E K 3. Modernize (6) K E N O E G I A I N O Y K A R C B R E A KWA T E R 4. Chew (4) F E T E E R E E O L T D R 5. Pepper (6) Solution 1683

Help raise vital funds to support Kiwis affected by cancer. The Cancer Society is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and organised volunteer to coordinate our Daffodil Day appeal in the Greerton area. This rewarding role involves coordinating collection sites and volunteers for the Cancer Society’s most important annual fundraiser on Friday 28 August. You’ll need to be available on the day and commit 20-40 hours in the lead up. Full training and support provided. To help make Daffodil Day a success in your community, contact:

E: KarenGemmell@cancersociety.org.nz P: 021 44 99 87 cancernz.org.nz

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 July 2020

Changing lives one driving licence at a time The organisers of a life-changing Blue Light programme that supports 16-24-year-olds to get their driver’s licence are urgently appealing for more volunteers.

better access to jobs or training, and simply having a legitimate form of photo identification. Without a licence, jobs are not as accessible, appointments become hard to manage and everyday tasks become a burden, particularly in rural areas. Anahira, who appeared on TV3’s The Project last week, was referred to the programme through police and her school. Gaining her licence meant she could get a job at McDonald’s because she no longer had to pay friends to get her to work. Anahira won a Prime Minister’s Scholarship last year and this enabled her to attend Bible College in Auckland and she plans to start University in 2021. The programme provides safe cars with cameras inside and out, professional lessons and Navigator Ken Harema with Anahira, who endorsed instructors. But key featured on TV3’s The Project last week. to the programme’s survival is volunteers, called navigators, who are needed for one Blue Light assists young people to overcome the barriers to getting a driver’s license – something people to two hours a week to help with practise once the participants have the basics. often take for granted. Please volunteer by calling: 0800 bluelight or For many young people, their introduction to emailing: blydn@bluelight.co.nz the justice system is through repeated driving RSVP to local navigator information events on July infringements. Superintendent Bronwyn Marshall has supported this 27 at 6pm and August 31 at 6pm, both held at World’s End Bar and Restaurant Fraser Cove, and on July 27 at programme since its launch three years ago. 7pm at the Katikati St John Building. “The effect this programme has on the lives of the For more information visit the website young people who participate is astounding. www.bluelight.co.nz or Facebook page “We see young people avoiding the risk of fines and https://www.facebook.com/pg/BLDYN enjoying the benefits of holding a licence, including

Horoscopes ARIES: You can make important gains now, provided you resist impulsive moves. Your popularity dips before the weekend, but by Sunday you are the top name on the social roster. TAURUS: The beginning of this week is frantic. Plans are rearranged and it seems that cancellations are unavoidable - but dig for a solution and you will find it. Children are in the picture on the weekend and you will enjoy their sense of humour. GEMINI: This week you seem unusually clever in financial matters. Still major risks should be avoided as your intuition is weak. News from a distant corner could cheer you and your whole family. CANCER: This is a great week for putting on those finishing touches. Money matters may improve after the weekend. Weekend plans may be cancelled - the reason is legitimate, though not completely understood. LEO: A barter system could be the answer to decrease costs. A family deadlock is broken by the weekend. Simplicity is the key this week in everything you do, including your dress. VIRGO: Don’t be secretive or coy with your worries. It’s easy to be accident prone in the work environment so take a more relaxed approach. There should be some financial gains after the weekend.

LIBRA: Messages seem to be weighted with hidden meanings, but only because they really are so simple. This is the weekend for entering contests, attending sports events and taking on a new physical activity. SCORPIO: For health’s sake, make balance your present keyword. Balance work with recreation and a balanced diet. An unexpected expense may be required on Thursday, meaning the delay of a longed-for luxury. SAGITTARIUS: A phone call from a relative may answer an important question but open up a new area of concern. Don’t get carried away with recent success at the workplace. Your love life brightens by the end of the week. CAPRICORN: The trouble this week is that every problem has two good solutions. The best plan is to aim for long-range success. You are extremely popular Wednesday - Thursday, enjoy the company, but watch out for rich foods. AQUARIUS: Expect to be called on to assume a family related obligation, but consider all the implications before committing yourself. This is not the week for shortcuts. Everything taking a bit longer is best. PISCES: Be more careful in choosing words and phrases. If you are not prepared with the facts, embarrassment could follow. Friday favours ﬁnancial gains. The weekend features outstanding entertainment.

Your birthday The ﬁrst impression you present is a lasting one. You are determined, supportive, reliable, ambitious and slightly aloof. In all realms - romance, ﬁnance and friendship, this week there are a lot of options in the months ahead. It’s your choice.

Anahira and her Navigator Ken Harema who featured on TV3’s The Project last week.

Plant-based protein packs a punch Chantal Organics is on a simple and audacious mission to remind people of the wonders of nature, accompanied by the arrival of two new premium, indulgent, deliciously-healthy spreads. Packed full of plant-based protein and unrivalled goodness only nature can provide, the superfood spreads come in two charming flavours; Organic Salted Caramel Peanut Butter and Organic Cinnamon Spiced Almond Butter with Chia and Hemp. The labels are printed on a tree-free mineral paper that turns waste from other industries into the world’s most environmentally friendly paper. For more information, visit: www.chantalorganics.co.nz

The Weekend Sun has one prize pack consisting of one of each of the delicious new Chantal Organics Indulgent Spreads for one lucky readers who can tell us what two flavours the superfood spreads are available in. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, July 7.

Drive Change One Licence at a Time We urgently need volunteers to mentor vulnerable youth to get their driver’s licences. All you need to be a volunteer is:

FRI 3 JULY

SAT 4 JULY

SUN 5 JULY

MON 6 JULY

TUE 7 JULY

WED 8 JULY

THU 9 JULY

12.40pm 10.45am 1.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 11am THE HIGH NOTE (M) 3.45pm 6pm 8.10pm 3.50pm 6.15pm TROLLS WORLD 10.45am 1pm 11am 10.30am 10.30am 10.30am 11am 2.40pm 2.40pm 2.40pm 3.45pm 1.30pm 3.15pm 1.20pm TOUR (G)

RED SHOES & THE 1.20pm SEVEN DWARFS (G)

1.20pm

1.40pm

12.30pm 12.30pm 12.30pm 11.15am

RESISTANCE (M)

1.10pm 6pm

3pm 5.50pm

1pm 3.30pm

10.45am 10.45am 11.20am

1.15pm 6pm

GREED (M)

11am 6.15pm

3.30pm 6.15pm

4pm

11.15am

2pm

1.30pm

1.45pm

ROSIE (PG)

4pm

8.30pm

LOVE SARAH (M)

11am 3.30pm

6pm 8.30pm

11.20am

2pm

11am

2pm

4pm

www.tivolipapamoa.co.nz • Bookings 07 777 0335 • Excelsa Centre, Golden Sands

• 1 to 2 hours per week • A full, clean driver’s licence • Over 25 years of age We provide modern, safe vehicles and the systems to take young people from Learner to Full Licence. Become part of the transforming change in their lives!

Find out more You’re invited to our Navigator information evenings: 27th July and 31st August at 6pm, World’s End Bar and Restaurant Fraser Cove. 27th July at 7pm, Katikati St John Building. To volunteer or RSVP to the above events call 0800 bluelight or email blydn@bluelight.co.nz

www.bluelight.co.nz

@BLDYN

WS030720

FILM NAME

Friday 3 July 2020

The Weekend Sun

THE WEEKEND SUN

Saturday 4 July

Art On The Strand Original art for sale is

back. The Strand, Tauranga. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm Tauranga Society of Artists Bay Network Singles Club Social club for over fifties. Ph Maureen 021 112 3307, Jon than 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 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.

One Day Painting Workshop Inspiring workshop for all levels of experience. Oil or acrylic. Professional tutor. 11th July or 15th Aug 9:30-3:30pm. The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232 Te Puke Scottish Society Dance, Sat 18th, 7-10:30pm, Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St, Te Puke. Live music, air conditioned hall, lovely supper, great company. $7 entry. Ph Valerie 573 7093 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 5 July

Bible Seminar 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: The

Gospel of Luke: Lessons from Chapter 5. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537

Brett’s Goalkeeping Clinic

Free goalkeeping coaching Waipuna Park 9am-11am. These are fun & for beginners & older players. Choral Evensong St Peter’s Church, Victoria Rd, Mt, 4pm. Purcell “O God, Thou Art My God”; Gjeilo “Ubi Caritas”; Smith, Goss, Atwood service, Psalm, canticles. Free/koha. Cold Wax Painting Workshop Learn to use wax with photography & mixed media. Only $65, today or 26th July, 9am-12pm The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232 Croquet At Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri, 12:45 for 1pm start. Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633 Enjoy Travel Safe travel & homehosting NZ & worldwide. Melbourne, Noumea 2021. Meet twice-monthly. friendshipforce.org.nz or Barbara 027 315 1136, Jonathan 572 2091

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www. mountmainstreet.nz Honest Liars Comedy Improv Bring your friends & have a laugh. It’s improvised comedy with no script. 7pm at The Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Door sales $10

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 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 Radio Controlled Model Yachts

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

Spiritual Centre Psychic Cafe

10am-12 at Bethlehem Birthing Centre. All parents, caregivers & under 2s welcome. Morning tea provided. Ph 07 549 4522

Sundays & Thursdays 1:30-4pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr, Papamoa. Sailing Electron radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Greerton Community Hall. Doors open 6:45pm, start 7pm. After door fee $10, everything free: Psychics, Healers, Spiritualists, refreshments. NZ’s largest regular spiritual meet. Be there!

Bethlehem Parents Support Group

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

Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society

Chess In The Afternoon 1:15-4:15pm,

Monday 6 July

Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch

1:30pm at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti. Play or listen. Organ EL900 or Clavinova 405. Ph June 574 2204

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 (14-17yrs) 6-8pm. Ph 021 441 834 or email aratakiomanu@ group.scouts.nz Art Group Welcome Bay Meets Lighthouse Church 9:30-12. Relax, chat, create, no pressure. All levels of skill welcome. Ph Denis 07 544 6451 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 Club racquets available. $8 cash. Ph/

Hillier Ctr, 31 Gloucester Rd. Exercise your brain with this fascinating game. $4/session. Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342

Drop-In Clinic, 174 11th Ave, Tauranga. 10am-12pm, no appointment needed. For info, education & support for anyone (& their families) living with diabetes. Ph 07 5713422

Dutch Friendly Support Network

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

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/ Oceanside Probus Club 9:30am

Omanu Golf Club, Matipihi Rd, Mt. All welcome. Ph Brenda 575 0314 or MyraLou 575 6595

Learn tech at your own pace Tauranga Senior Net club is here to help all seniors this new world of being online with computers, laptops, tablets, iPads, smart phones or iPhones,” in this ever-changing world of smart phones, smart says Jocelyn. “Keeping mentally active is reported as TVs, online banking, grocery shopping and more. being as good as physically active “We are all seniors ourselves so come and meet our friendly so work at your pace so you group, check out the timetable of learn how to be in control classes and groups scheduled for of these devices and July and August and have a chat,” electronic tools we now says Jocelyn. have,” says Tauranga Senior “Register for a class on Tuesday, Net’s Jocelyn Hosie. July 7, anytime between 10am “During lockdown, were and 2pm at our club rooms in you able to keep in touch with the 17th Ave Historic Village.” friends and family by video Tauranga Senior Net’s rooms links or email? What happened when you read all those books Alan Roberts, Rod Simpson, Catherine are at the Cameron Rd end of you took home, were you able Brougham and Dot Old helping each the village. Drive in through the entrance at the bottom of the to access more from the library other in group. hill, opposite St John, turn right via your tablet, iPad or laptop? “Our coaches and learning buddies are here to help and follow drive around past the Kollective building to their parking area. and we try as much as possible to work one-on-one For more information, phone: 577 1912 or email: with you. We all have started back then as newbies email@taurangaseniornet.co.nz and so know what it's like to be trying to master

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 July 2020

THE WEEKEND SUN

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. 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 021 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

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 7 July

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 Divorce Care Course Going through separation or divorce? Join a 12 week support group 7:30pm. C3 City Church. Registration essential. Ph Kathryn 027 737 3172 Fitness Fun Get that body feeling good doing some cardio, weights, balance, floor work & dance at S 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 Lions Club Of Greerton Change of officers evening 5:30pm at Taurang South Bowling Club, Tuchen St. If attending ph 021 0354 553 or email greertonlions@gmail.com Marching For Leisure A noncompetitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & friendship. P Isabelle 07 544 3526 or 027 697 1037 Mount Morning Badminton 9:3012 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, 7pm9:30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3:30pm-6pm. Lesley 929 7295 South City Indoor Bowls GreertonHall, 7:30pm Club night 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 gettogether, 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 &

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

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 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 8 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 10am Carmichael Rd Reserve carpark Aglow Mt Maunganui Come, hear what the Lord is doing in His people today. 6:30pm, Mt Baptist Church, 66 Ranch Rd, Mt Maunganui. Ph Sharron 027 354 1060 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

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 Bromeliad Club Meeting 12:302:30 at Yacht Club, Sulphur Pt. Peter Waters will speak about Tillandsias. Monthly plant Tillandsias. (note change). Visitors welcome. Good sales table. 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

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 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Aussie Butcher Open Fours Day Tournament 10am. Names in book. Healing Rooms Come, experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Graced Oppshop 11th Ave & Christopher St, upstairs 1-3pm. All welcome. www.healingrooms.co.nz 021 213 8875

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm Mah Jong Citizens Club, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. 1230-1600. Play commences about 1245. Beginners welcome but please call or text first Ph 022 608 2445 Printmaking Workshop Beginners or experienced experimental printmaking. Make original handmade stationary. Materials supplied. Starts 5th Aug, 3 weeks. 5:30-8:30pm, The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz. Ph 571 3232 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 12.45-3pm. Club night 7-9 Thurs night. New players welcome. tabletennistauranga.com Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild At Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd 10am-2:30pm & 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome. Ph Carol 027 348 5875 taurangaembroiderersguild@ gmail.com

Tauranga Floral Art Group

Monthly meeting, competition, & workshop. Title: Go Greener. Baptist Church Hall. New members welcome. Ph Sue 552 6681 or 021 121 4928 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 9 July

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. First-timers free, no pressure to speak

Retro & Mod Sale Vintage,

retro & preloved upmarket clothing & accessories. Historic Village 10am-1pm. Cash only. Proceeds to Turning Point Trust 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 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 10 July

03 FRI