The Weekend Sun - 24 July 2020

24 July 2020, Issue 1018

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Cheaper than ice cream

CBD is free p4

Saving the music p6

Living in crash central p7

When they first started the railway at Memorial Park rides cost 20cents – the price of an ice cream at the time. Fast-forward 41 years and rides now cost $2, cheaper than an ice cream but that cost is still their measure.

Peter Jones (pictured at the front of the train here with Bruce Harvey) lights up when he talks about how a third generation is now enjoying the railway.

“Seeing the families coming out, together as

a unit and same as we did when our kids were younger, they bring them down here and they play in the park and they can go and have a train ride.”

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

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Trolls will just have to sit behind their screens while you enjoy a solid night of sleep.

The ‘24 hour rule’ and my father’s wise advice of ‘if in doubt don’t’ are also great rules to apply to the overuse of communication technology devices. common post-lockdown. Some say it’s due Blabber and the blubber to social distancing, but for those of us who Should politicians or wanna-be politicians continually ask the ‘why’ questions, could it even be allowed to answer their own mobile be global warming? phones? It can be like a triple negative it’s not unlike not giving a phone to a Don’t let baby names go viral walrus. Not. Can you just imagine - if we all took A politician is thick-skinned, prone to ourselves off into that dark energy in that loud bellowing, territorial, aggressive when great vacuum we call space and looked provoked, blabbers, and doesn’t have tusks, back at how pipsqueak we are, maybe whereas a walrus on the other hand is we’d stop warring, get rid of our own dark thick-skinned, prone to loud bellowing, energy, and do something greater and more territorial, aggressive when provoked, has collaborative about wildlife, the natural blubber and doesn’t debate on television. environment and our care of it.

If all politicians could do a stint during There’s not much these days that seems to their first term as a wanna-be astrophysicist, separate us from the general wildlife. The I’m sure the world would be a better place. use of tools was one until someone spotted They would look through a telescope at elephants dropping logs on electric fences Mars, Jupiter and further out into the vast to short them; and bottlenose dolphins, the universe and start to get an idea of just how brainiacs of the sea, using marine sponges inconsequential we all are back here. to stir up ocean-bottom sand to uncover prey. But we also have abstract thought, The not-so-common cold sandwiches, bean bag chairs, competitive This planet we call Earth has been formed cooking shows and apostrophe abuse in in a kind of Goldilocks zone around the baby names.

Sun. Not too hot or we’d burn up, and Name inspiration comes in many forms, not too cold, or we’d all freeze. How did and for these parents who like to draw from

real life as the reasoning behind naming babies Corona and Covid, please just no.

Please don’t name your children after a virus or microorganism.

Granted, having a baby conceived or born amidst the global pandemic is a silver lining, but there are other ways to make the day memorable. And other names.

It’s also important to think initials through too. Like R.U. Ready who was born in 1896 in Kansas, USA. And consider first names with surnames, like Agusta Wind, born in 1880 in Illinois, USA. According to popular baby name website Nameberry, Luna and Milo have topped a list of the hottest baby names of the year so far. One name missing from the girls’ top ten list was Cora, which took eighth place this time last year. The website said a possible explanation for its decline in popularity over the last six months could be that the name is too reminiscent of the word “coronavirus”.

Starting a new movement

Speaking of viruses and micro-organisms, it’s also good for politicians to be reminded that within one linear centimetre of our lower colon there lives and works more bacteria - about 100 billion - than all humans who have ever been born. Yet many people continue to assert that it is we who are in charge of the world. We live, we die, we move through the colon of life.

Hopefully we can start a movement, end a movement or change a movement along the way.

Change is after all what politics is supposed to be about. But darker energy forces in the political universe can subjugate best intentions. Politicians get caught in an electoral causality loop. Change is needed, a person promises change, nothing has changed, change is needed. And so on.

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Please help find Wilson

Left: Wilson, who was stolen from a tree in Greerton Village.

Above: The tree with Wilson gone.

The public are being asked to help fin ‘Wilson’ a knitted rugby player who was ripped off a yarn bombed tree in Greerton Village last Thursday.

“We think some dirty scumbag has come along and ripped him off,” says Arohanui Trust general manager Peter Gibson.

The yarn bombing community project has been part of the activities for the Arohanui Art and Education Trust Greerton Centre for a number of years now, says Peter.

“This year we went all out. The theme was ‘Kiwiana’ and we nicknamed the rugby player ‘Wilson’ after the Tom Hanks movie.”

Arohanui Art and Education Trust which also has centres in Gate Pa and Te Puke, provides services for adults with disabilities in Tauranga and Te Puke.

“The yarn bombing was part of our Greerton Centre mainstream programme. It’s a community project that we’ve been involved in for a number of years. Our people with disabilities have worked on our design for about six months over the

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COVID-19 lockdown.

The charitable trust was hoping to win a prize this year.

“We were trying really hard for the guys to win the prize, so we could get some sensory equipment and some bits and pieces,” says Peter.

People can vote online for their favourite trees in the Greerton Village Yarn Bombing competition and there is $2500 in cash prizes up for grabs.

“The prize money would have gone towards the clients, and we would have bought resources, or some equipment for the sensory room.

“At the moment we’re setting up a woodworking project for some of the people at the Greerton Centre. We want to buy some machinery for that and make it safe.

“We also have a multi-sensory room, for which we want to update iPads and handheld equipment that have a tactile sensory aspect.”

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Crash victim named

Police have released the name of a woman who died in a single-vehicle incident last week.

Emergency services were called to the crash, near Arundel Road, on Cameron Road on Tuesday, July 14.

A police spokesperson says the woman who died was 85-year-old local woman Valerie Veda Hemingway.

“Police continue to make enquiries regarding the circumstances of her death.”

Witnesses to the incident say Valerie was reversing while looking out her door, when she fell out of the vehicle and it rolled on top of her.

Bystanders rushed to help remove the vehicle, but she died at the scene.

Rare octopus

What was thought to be a giant squid caught near Whakaari/White Island, has turned out to be something much rarer.

When the crew of the Margaret Philippa hauled in their fishing net back in June, they weren’t expecting to see a huge jelly mass amongst their catch of orange roughy.

It wasn’t until the creature fell out of the net, that the crew realised what it was.

Upon further investigations, what was thought to be a giant squid has been identified as a larg Taningia or octopus about 1.5m long.

A team of scientists will dissect the creature as part of research to study its habits.

Business owners celebrate Bill Campbell is pleased parking in the CBD is finally free

After a 12 year fight, a Tauranga business owner finally feels vindicated Bill Campbell has been pushing for free parking in the Tauranga CBD since he and his wife, Francis, opened their gift store, Fancy That.

His toil has paid off - The Tauranga CBD now has two hours free on-street parking.

Parking areas on Willow Street, Hamilton Street and behind Devonport Road with access from Elizabeth Street are also free for two hours.

It is a trial until November and time restrictions will be enforced to help keep parking spaces available for customers.

“I’m chuffed. I’ll take some credit for it, but certainly, there’s been lots of others.

“I’m going home tonight to have a quiet glass and sit back and say: ‘well, we’ve achieved something for the day even if we haven’t made any money’.

“It’s the best thing we’ve had for a long time and we need something, I can promise you that. It’s pretty quiet.”

The Tauranga CBD has seen a decline in foot traffic for a number of years, says Bill.

The foot traffic counter on Devonport Road counts about 1500 people a day compared to the 20,000 people that go through Bayfair daily.

A number of businesses on Devonport Road have closed in recent months including clothing retailers moochi, Annah Stretton, Just Jeans and jewellers Michael Hill. Men’s fashion store Hallenstein Brothers is also preparing to close.

Bill would have liked the parking to be free for three hours and thinks the trial should be for 12 months rather than four.

He also wants to see the free parking apply to more off-street parking areas.

“It gives people another option. They can come to us because they want to, rather than they have to.”

Councillors Dawn Kiddie and Andrew Hollis have supported Bill in council discussions. The CBD needs help especially after COVID-19, says Kiddie.

“I do not believe we have felt anywhere near the effects of COVID yet.

“What we need to be doing now is doing what we can to help the businesses right here, right now. They are struggling, downtown Tauranga is struggling.

“The least we can do is make it easy for

Rescued kayaker

A kayaker is lucky to be alive after volunteers from Coastguard Maketu plucked him from large waves and cold water on the Maketu Bar last weekend.

Volunteers were about to head out on their rescue vessel, when a passer-by yelled out of their car window that someone had capsized on the Maketu Bar. Other members ran out to the end of the groyne where local fishermen had seen the ma fall out of his kayak.

President Shane Beech says the outgoing force of water over the bar meant he was trapped in the surf break and getting hammered by the waves.

Waihi crash victim named

Police are now in a position to name the man who died following a crash on Parry Palm Avenue, Waihi, on Sunday July 12.

He was Keith Silvester, 90, of Waihi.

Police extend their sympathies to his family and friends.

The serious collision occurred between a car and a campervan last Sunday, with emergency services responding to the crash on State Highway 2 and Parry Palm Ave.

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people that do want to come into the CBD.” Mayor Tenby Powell is also supportive.

“I think we’ve got to find any mechanisms right now that we can do to stimulate and activate downtown Tauranga.

“I have never understood the lack of standardisation between the Mount, Greerton and Tauranga. I don’t understand why it’s free parking at the Mount and it’s paid parking in Tauranga.

Downtown Tauranga chairperson Brian Berry says the challenge now is changing people’s perception about the CBD. “There’s still the perception out in the community that you stay away from the CBD because accessibility’s really difficult “We need to alter the perception out there and we’ve got to put ourselves on a level footing with the suburban shopping centres.

“The free parking is actually a really strong starting point for that.

A quick sort of silver bullet is the free parking because that’s something that’s easy to communicate to the community and perhaps motivate them to actually come back in and have a look.”

Council staff will monitor the effect of the trial and report back to council on November 30.

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Spare space is still Our Place Stoked – is how Chris and Rachelle Duffy say they feel knowing that Our Place will stay.

The couple set up the container village on Willow Street three years ago and its future was unknown until last week.

The Tauranga City Council voted to give $160,000 to a new initiative Re:Maker, that will rent 15 of the containers to repurpose waste destined for landfill John and Jackie Paine co-founders of food rescue Good Neighbour are behind the Re:Maker concept and want the space to become a hub of sustainability.

Jackie says their values align with Chris and Rachelle’s so partnering on Rachelle says they want to With many of the containers Re:Maker is an easy decision. celebrate their tenants who “Our big passions align with theirs, we not being rented full time this are really passionate about sustainability, has led to an unsustainable have been on the journey business model and council waste, building community and with them. funding and grants haven’t education.”

“We need to be celebrating Re:Maker will run workshops and always been enough, says those people and celebrating provide spaces for people to create new Rachelle. the space rather than holding products out of waste.

“Essentially it wasn’t a onto the past, of what the “We will start off around wood sustainable model from the perception is. furniture restoration. Recovered wood, start, but halfway through the “We’re just putting the past textiles, curtains, upcycling, recycling, project when everyone knew behind us and looking forward mending, and building in all of the that it wasn’t, there was no easy and we’re moving forward with skills that may be being lost in our way to try and change that.” the Re:Maker space.” community as well,” says John.

With the Re:Maker space a Re:Maker will start holding permanent fixture for the next The funding from council will cover workshops in the next two 12 months this will enable Our the rent for the containers with $40,000 months with the goal of Place to remain, with left over for operational costs. being fully operational by the current tenants still able Council has invested $537,000 into Alisha Evans to trade.

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Totara St says: ‘thank you’ Totara St survived the day the music died, and has returned post-COVID with a busy line-up of gigs.

Tiki Taane performing at Totara St, where he will headline The Thank You Show.

The venue’s successful reopening was supported by 226 people who donated to Totara St’s Save Our Venues campaign, collectively raising $16,736.

To show their appreciation, Totara Street are hosting The Thank You Show on September 12, offering a free double pass to everyone who donated.

Tiki Taane leads the line-up, with performances from Brutus Powers and DJ Double D. Save Our Venues was a nationwide campaign run by arts foundation, Boosted. It gave 30 small venues a platform to fundraise to avoid closure through COVID-19.

Totara Street director Jay Munro says the money helped cover rent and outgoings during the 10 weeks they weren’t permitted to operate.

“The response to Totara St’s Save Our Venues campaign was amazing,” says Jay. “The guys in the line-up saw how much it meant to us, and offered to donate their time for The Thank You Show straight away.

“Tiki said yes the same day I messaged him about it.

“We really appreciate the support we’ve received from our community.”

Jay says people have been supporting Totara Street in other ways, too. Gigs are selling out, and their associate music school, Mauao Performing Arts Centre, is seeing an increase in enquiries.

“This weekend’s Nirvana, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam tribute show sold out in the first two weeks. It’s the sor of show that would’ve sold out before, but not until the day it was on.

“The gigs we’ve put on since reopening have been packed, it’s awesome.”

Public tickets to the Thank You Show will be released on August 1. After the RSVP cut-off date for donators on August 7, sales profit will go to the artists For more information, visit the Totara St website or Facebook page.

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New BOP cricket coach Bay of Plenty Cricket are leaving no stone unturned in their further chase for representative cricket success in the 2020/21 season, with the mid-winter appointment of the BOPCA Men’s and Development Men’s coaches. Former Black Cap and Northern Districts Cricket captain Daniel Flynn has been appointed the Bay of Plenty Men’s coach, with Russell Williams re-appointed as the Bay of Plenty Development Men’s coach. “It is exciting to have Daniel on board for the coming season,” says Bay of Plenty Cricket pathways manager Tai Bridgman-Raison.

“Flynny brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his time as a professional cricketer, which I am sure the playing group will benefit from.

Boucher Ave neighbours Leeann Roestenburg, Steve Nicholson, Tara Jones.

Crash ‘n smash in Boucher Ave Te Puke residents are calling for action to slow down speeding drivers on Boucher Ave following the third crash there this year.

Early on Sunday morning, many were abruptly woken when a speeding vehicle hit a power pole, bringing down powerlines and causing an outage which lasted into the afternoon.

“Three times in one year we have been woken to a crash on Boucher Ave,” says Tara Jones, who lives near the corner where the crash happened.

“Something needs to be done!

“I heard two bangs, then there were a couple of flashes of light, then my dog barked.

Remembering the previous crash, she knew not to go outside barefoot, pausing to put shoes on first Other neighbours were already there, concerned for the driver but cautious because of the downed power lines. Debris was scattered across the road and berm, with the car on its side. A neighbour had seen the driver jump out of the car and run away down the road, but was eventually treated by ambulance staff.

It was 3.30am on yet another night of trucks and cars speeding along the avenue.

“I could hear it coming,” says Tara.

“Every weekend there are cars racing and every night there’s somebody definitely going more tha 50 km per hour.

“Our road goes right up to No 2 Road so we get lots of traffic going up to the subdivisions or th kiwifruit orchards. It is a really busy road, it’s 50km but that doesn’t seem to matter.”

Nearby neighbour Leeann Roestenburg had her fence taken out by a drunk driver early one Saturday morning in March.

“He was speeding up Boucher Ave towards No 2 Road and crashed into our front fence and our fence adjoining the Fairhaven School. The car ended up on its side,” says Leeann.

Jerri-Lee Ngareta Hill’s dog was hit by another speeding driver in March.

She and her partner were woken by the bright light and sound of Saturday’s crash, the aftermath of which she could see from her window on Sunday as the power company cleaned up.

“Hopefully the Council takes this issue seriously now after the third crash down our road due to speeding in a year,” says Jerri-Lee. “We’re right on a blind corner so we hear it coming before it happens,” says Tara. “People do a hellava lot more than 50km. Maybe we could have a speed camera to start with. Someone from roading needs to take a look at it and see if speed bumps could help slow people down.”

The damage to property, inconvenience while the road is cleared, and panic and stress from waking up to the sound of speeding cars and a crash, are starting to take their toll.

“You just weather on and get through it. You get to meet the neighbours who are all community minded,” says Tara.

“You don’t know what you’re going to see when you open the door. It’s a road we live on every day.

“Something needs to be done, we’re so lucky that somebody hasn’t lost their life. We can replace fences and we can replace cars but we can’t Rosalie Liddle Crawford replace lives.”

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Living the loco’ lifestyle

Presidential pair, current Tauranga Model Marine and Engineering Club president Jason Flannery and past president Peter Jones take a break on the stationary train. Photo: John Borren.

Riding the trains at Memorial Park has been something of an enigma for me.

Somehow as a child I never rode the scale model trains, it was a wish that never came true.

I finally got my wish; getting to ride one of th trains, driven by a founding member whilst hearing how the railway came to be but I can’t help thinking I would have loved it more as a child.

It is a memory missed that would have more shine if I had the chance as youngster.

The track is more elaborate now and includes inclines, bridges, a crossing and a viaduct all of which have been worked on by Peter Jones, a founding member. In 1979 Peter and five others with a lov of model engineering started to build their own steam locomotives.

A place to run their trains was required and they realised they needed Council on board to do this, but six people wasn’t enough to gain traction.

They combined with an existing model club and formed the Tauranga Model Marine and Engineering Club, giving them enough sway to secure a spot at Memorial Park to run their locomotives.

Their first raised permanent track was finished 1984 but Peter had coal running through his veins a long time before that.

As a child in Manurewa he would visit the railyard and watch the trains. He would see the early morning express coming into the station and thought he’d like to drive it.

“I used to go down to Manurewa and watch them do the shunting down there with the locomotives at the station. I was fascinated by it.”

After being told by his brother the early morning drivers started at 2am he was put off but still had a niggling desire to work with trains.

“I still had engineering in my blood and so I decided when I was a teenager that I wanted to be in the engineering side.”

Peter did an apprenticeship at Otahuhu workshops and worked with trains until he retired in 2000.

The club has about 70 members most of whom have their own model engineering project and many of them help run the trains on a Sunday.

The trains run on Sundays from 10am to 3pm at Memorial Park in Tauranga, weather permitting.

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Fireside chat with David Seymour The Weekend Sun has a warm spot by the fire, at Number 1 The Strand, for politicians to stop by and share their ideas ahead of September’s election.

First up is ACT leader David Seymour.

David’s Twitter spat with Winston Peters this week following an immigration announcement by the Deputy Prime Minister reflects his disdain for NZ First. “You look at their provincial growth fund. All the money has gone to Northland to try and win a seat.

“That’s banana republic stuff,” says Seymour, from his spot on the leather couch.

“ACT proposes a partnership between government and every region to build infrastructure over a 30 year time period. That would see places like the Bay of Plenty that are really growing get the infrastructure the taxpayers are paying for.

“Regional partnerships are a massive opportunity.

“Infrastructure New Zealand promotes them, councils don’t have enough money, and central government doesn’t know what local people need. By partnering together, you get funding, accountability, and a long-term perspective with local knowledge all together to build the infrastructure for every region.”

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ACT Party Leader David Seymour.

Despite Tauranga being an attractive place to live, he says housing affordability is challenging.

“Too much red tape and not enough infrastructure funding, making growth too difficult.

He notes that it’s “appropriate we’ve got a builder”, Cameron Luxton, standing for the Tauranga electorate. Bruce Carley is the Bay of Plenty candidate.

His plan for education means that the $250,000 per citizen spent by Government over a lifetime would be paid at $12,000 per annum into the person’s bank account for the first 16 years of life and not trickled through bureaucracies. The remainder would then be deposited to be used for tertiary training and be available for lifelong learning.

Seymour also wants to see smarter health spending.

“The DHB model has been a failure. We have too many, they’re just not sophisticated enough to do the job and most of them are in huge deficit.

Proud of his Maori heritage, he chooses not to make a big thing of it saying “it’s part of who I am”.

“ACT’s freedom-oriented policies are good for Maori because they’re good for everybody.”

He has one very certain election promise; “I won’t dance again...if it wasn’t for so many people texting in and voting for me [Dances with the Stars], I would have finished dancing earlier. Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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Vanishing volunteers impact hospice Waipuna Hospice Papamoa Charity Shop is in desperate need of volunteers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The hospice needs to raise $4.25 million this year and its retail operations supply almost half of that.

Waipuna Hospice Charity Shop in Papamoa is its largest earner, providing almost one-third of the retail income.

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Volunteers are in short supply at the Waipuna Hospice Papamoa Charity Shop. volunteer numbers there have dropped significantly, and they are at least 30 volunteers short of a full operating team.

“We currently have about 83 volunteers across our seven-day roster. Pre-COVID we had over 100 volunteers and we were already short. As a result, we are constantly looking at the roster and having to shoulder tap existing volunteers to see if they can do extra shifts. The majority of people are kind enough to do that, but it only adds pressure which isn’t what we want. We don’t want volunteering to become a chore for people, we want people to come and enjoy what they’re doing.”

Waipuna Hospice Retail Manager, James Turner says Papamoa has lost a large proportion of its volunteers during this pandemic.

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“Some of our volunteers were only able to help while we reopened, which we greatly appreciated.

However, we now need long term replacements as this lack of volunteer numbers has seriously reduced the shop’s ability to provide financial support for Waipuna Hospice.”

COVID-19 highlighted the volunteer sector’s vulnerability. A large number of older volunteers were advised to stay home and many are still wary about returning.

To make up numbers, Waipuna Hospice is asking anyone healthy, able, and willing to please volunteer their time.

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The Acorn Foundation has formed a new partnership with the Owens Charitable Trust to take over the important local programme that has provided tertiary scholarships in the region for over 25 years.

Joy and Bob Owens founded the Owens Charitable Trust in 1990 and began delivering the Joy Owens Scholarship to Tauranga Girls’ College and the Owens Family Scholarship to Tauranga Boys’ College in 1993.

Mount Maunganui College, Otumoetai College, Te Puke High School, Bethlehem College and Aquinas College were all added by 2007, with the programme now delivering $5,000 annual scholarships for three years to worthy students from each of the seven schools.

Owens Scholarship winners have always had a desire to contribute to society and to make the world a better place. Sir Robert Owens once said, “It is vital that we do not lose our sense of community and volunteering and service to each other.”

The Owens Charitable Trust has long had family members and dear friends serve as trustees and as

Scholarship Selection Committee members.

Robin Owens, Mahe Drysdale and Bill Capamagian are the current trustees who have worked closely with the Acorn team to transfer the administration of the fund and the management of the scholarship programme.

Robin’s sisters and brothers-in-law, Wendy and Richard Keddell and Denise and Graham Donald, are actively involved in choosing the annual recipients, and Sir Peter Trapski served as a Trustee for years. The late Judith Grainger served as the administrator from the inception of the scholarship programme through 2019.

OCT Trustee Robin Owens says placing the administration of these scholarships into the “professional hands” of the Acorn Foundation, ensures that the Scholarships will continue on “exactly as they have always done for many years to come”.

The awards will now be known as the Bob and Joy Owens Scholarships and will continue to be awarded at each school’s Year 13 Prizegiving at the end of the school year.

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The Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service has been named Club of the Year at this year’s Zespri Awards of Excellence.

Surf Life Saving New Zealand Eastern Region manager Chase Cahalane says the Awards of Excellence is an annual opportunity to formally recognise the outstanding contribution to the community carried out by members.

“It’s also an opportunity to thank not only the exceptional achievements of the nominees and winners from the 2019/2020 summer season, but the wider Surf Life Saving community of ordinary people, doing extraordinary things.

“We want to thank the dedicated volunteer Surf Lifeguards on the front line of the New Zealand coast, as well as those behind the scenes in the training rooms, gear sheds and offices, and all of the people that contribute to the service the New Zealand public trust and enjoy on our beaches every summer.”

Chase says the 2019/2020 summer season has been an “interesting, challenging, yet very successful one” for the Surf Life Saving community in the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel areas.

“We extend a huge congratulations to this year’s very deserving winners, and a massive thank you to all those that have contributed and supported the movement over the past year,” Chase says.

Michael Fox, Zespri head of communications and external relations, says Zespri is proud to recognise the hard work and success of so many incredible people at Surf Life Saving New Zealand through the awards this year.

Authorised by Simon Bridges MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.

“Surf lifeguards play an incredibly important role in our communities, helping to keep us and our families safe when we’re in the water. “

Bay of Plenty Winners

Patrol Support Person of the Year - Ashleigh Riekart, Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club Volunteer Lifeguard of the Year - Julia Conway, Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service Emerging U19 Volunteer Lifeguard of the Year Emma Russell, Pukehina Surf Rescue Patrol Captain of the Year - Josh Russell, Pukehina Surf Rescue and Ryan Hohneck – Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club Instructor of the Year - Jaime Troughton, Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service Examiner of the Year - Gabriel Puckey-Brockelsby, Omanu Surf Life Saving Club Regional Lifeguard of the Year - Julia Conway, Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service Beach Ed Instructor of the Year - Robynne Cabusao, Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club Volunteer of the Year - Boyd Harris, Pukehina Surf Rescue Rescue of the Year - Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service, March 8 Rescue Patrol Club of the Year - Whakatane Surf Life Saving Club Club of the Year - Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service

Compromise and ‘good natured’ debate Nearly half a billion dollars in operating and capital spending next year was debated in the Council chamber last week.

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After a tense few months in the workplace, the debate was good natured. Neither the ‘invest more’ nor ‘prudent financial management’ wings of the council chamber got everything they wanted; there was compromise by both and as a result the final budget was agreed by ten votes to one.

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Reeling in the big one

Nicky Sinden’s days of fishing on TV are coming to an end with one last season

The final season of Motiti-inspired fishin show, TradeZone Addicted to Fishing, starts tomorrow.

Host and show creator Nicky Sinden found her love for fishing on Motiti Island, where she spen her childhood visiting her Uncle and Aunty, Don and Gail Willis, who live there.

“Motiti is where I learned to fish, drive, an it’s even where I had my first kiss – it means a lo to me.”

Nicky filmed the first episode of TradeZo Addicted to Fishing at Motiti Island, and seven successful seasons later, the show is coming to an end.

Nicky is excited for viewers to see the final season “It will blow all our other seasons out of the water,” says Nicky.

“There’s a lot more underwater action, more of a

focus on fish utilisation, preparation and cooking and a huge mix of people and places featured.”

Nicky and her team had to get creative when the COVID-19 lockdown interrupted their filmin schedule, which has given an ‘a unique flavour’ t the last series.

“While in lockdown, I got absolutely bombarded with messages from people asking questions about where to find fish, how to catch them, what gear use and how to prepare them… so in this season we try answer as many of those questions as possible.”

Nicky decided to step back from the show to focus on family and her new marketing business.

“I’ll still be getting out on the water whenever I get the chance.

“I will truly miss it, but I’m excited for the future.”

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Boosts for BOP accommodation Tauranga accommodation providers are reporting an increase in visitor numbers of up to 19 per cent compared to last year.

Papamoa Beach Resort director Bruce Crosby says over June, visitor numbers were up 19 per cent compared to last year, and numbers during July’s school holiday have also increased.

“So far, bookings going into August are a bit lower than last year, but not disastrous by any means,” says Bruce.

“We’re in a good position, because even before COVID-19 more than 80 per cent of our visitors were domestic.

“However, people have been going out of their way to support Harbourside City Backpackers gets a makeover. us. As soon as we opened, one of “We started our renovation in our regular couples from Auckland January, and it’s obviously been booked an eight-day stay with us. a bit delayed,” says Sarah.

“We’re very grateful.”

“As well as the earthquake Waihi Beach has also seen an increase. strengthening work and Waihi Beach Paradise Resort owner Peter alterations we’d already West says bookings are pouring in, and planned, we’re now tailoring they’ve had to turn people away. the renovation so it appeals Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Park owner more to domestic travellers.

Ian Smith says occupancy is up six per cent, “This includes adding 42 beds and revenue has doubled on the same period bringing the total to 114, and last year. constructing a special group “Campgrounds along the Bay of Plenty area for up to 30 guests with coastline are the economic backbone for stunning harbour views. many communities, with our campground Matt Young and Sarah “By adding more beds into alone contributing $10 million in visitor Meadows renovating revenue each year,” says Ian. Harbourside City Backpackers. our establishment, we hope it will bring more people into the “Kiwis are spending money at home and city centre, which businesses are desperate for.” provided they receive good service and value, I think the Sarah and Matt aren’t the only ones using the trend is set to continue.” post-COVID period to renovate. Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park is adding more self-contained Good time to renovate units and Hotel Armitage is upgrading its rooms and Some accommodation providers are still seeing a conference centre. decline in visitors, like Harbourside City Backpackers “Until the borders re-open and we see more whose market is 70 per cent international travellers. international visitors, we have to do things a bit But, owners Sarah Meadows and Matt Young are differently,” says Sarah. looking on the bright side – the lull in business has “It’s a good time to renovate, and work to grow our created the perfect time to close, and complete their preNew Zealand customer base.”

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The pair gained access to one-on-one support with service provider The Icehouse, which helped them look at short-term survival, along with long-term growth.

“They have been encouraging, inspiring and have The RBP Network, set us on a very direct course with where we need to delivered locally be heading,” says Malika. through Tauranga Growth advisor Roz Irwin Chamber of says the capability funding Commerce, seeks can provide a much-needed to connect business lifeline for those businesses owners impacted looking to adapt for the

by COVID-19 with COVID-19 market. professional service “Often businesses have an providers that can offer expert idea of what they need to do, business advisory support in but no understanding of how areas such as HR, health and to get there. wellness, marketing, digital “This funding can put them support, finance and business in front of the experts, who continuity planning. can help them put strategies in Eligible businesses work place, and gain the knowledge with the Chamber’s Growth and skills they need to take Advisors to help them identify their business further. and prioritise key needs, and “Not only does it benefit the from there determine which individual business, but also provider would be best suited. the wider regional economy as Aaron and Malika, owners of The The funding is utilised to pay we help keep more businesses General café in Mount Maunganui. the provider for their services open, and for longer, and in and enables the business owner turn ensure they are succeeding to keep more people to access this support free of charge when they need in jobs.” it most.

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Savings support community initiatives

These are some of the key decisions agreed upon following the annual plan community consultation process.

There will be free on-street parking in the CBD for up to two hours (until November), to encourage more people into the city centre to support our struggling retail sector.

Increased funding has been allowed for a range of community groups, including Awhina House, the Kainga Tupu homelessness strategy, the Tauranga Community Housing Trust, Envirohub, Tauranga Community Foodbank, and the Incubator Creative Hub. There is increased investment in sustainability and economic development.

Maintaining our investment in our economy through essential infrastructure projects ensures that we can support the recovery of the business sector and provide jobs and flow-on benefits for the wider communit The council is making further savings in operating costs (a total of $2.2 million, on top of the $11 million saving already built into the draft annual plan) to keep the rates budget increase down to the 4.7 per cent proposed in the draft budget.

So what does that mean for most ratepayers? The good news is that due to changes in the ways rates are calculated, more than 30 per cent of residential ratepayers will have a rates decrease, while the median residential property owner will see a rates increase of 1.1 per cent (equivalent to around 47 cents a week).

Median commercial property owners will see an increase of 10.8 per cent, or around $9.04 a week.

After listening to the community, your elected representatives have made some tough decisions, and I think we have found a balance which recognises the hardships people are facing, while keeping the city moving forward.

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a tumultuous 2020 in many aspects of life. We have experienced sharp falls in market values followed by an equally dizzying rally, as well as an unprecedented policy response from central banks and governments alike.

In these unpredictable times, the benefit of having an experienced Investment adviser to guide you on your investment journey is clear.

Trends going forward of low interest rates, higher debt, slower growth, de-globalisation, acceleration of digital adoption, health technology, robotics and automation, and more ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) all provide investment opportunities.

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Last week’s Tauranga City Council 2020/21 annual plan deliberations showed just how much can be achieved when everyone is working together for a common purpose – in this case to settle on a budget which will allow the city to progress, while addressing the many challenges presented by our post-pandemic economy.

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‘Geddon’s gaming arena A gaming arena using New Zealand’s largest videogame trailer is coming to Tauranga Armageddon, which kicks off tomorrow.

The Ping Zero trailer folds out to become a gaming station kitted with 10 PCs, 10 consoles, two race sets and a screen for Just Dance – that’s enough room to have about 30 people playing at once.

Ping Zero managing director Conrad Ware says the gaming trailer experience at an event like Armageddon mimics that of an e-sports tournament, as players feel the pressure and excitement of playing in front of other people.

E-sports has boomed in recent years, with Forbes reporting the industry is worth more than $1billion.

The tournaments see professional gamers play in front

of full arenas around the world, for hefty cash prizes.

E-sports aside, Conrad says the main purpose of the Ping Zero trailer is for people to enjoy themselves.

“It’s all about participants having a great gaming experience,” says Conrad.

Share the experience

The trailer provides an opportunity for the Ping Zero team to talk to parents about gaming.

“We want to encourage parents to learn more about what their kids are playing.

“If your kid does ballet, you tend to know the difference between position one and position two, but with gaming, there’s often some disconnect there.

“Learning what the numbers on the screen mean and

Gaming is a group affair at Armageddon. talking to your kids about what they’re doing is a great opportunity to share an experience with them – just as you would if they were playing a sport.

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Conrad has been putting on gaming events for 17 years and was gaming himself “long before e-sports was a thing”. He’s passionate about giving gaming a good name.

“At the trailer, you see kids communicating, problem solving and learning new things – there are many benefits to it “With gaming it doesn’t matter what gender, race or religion you are – it all comes down to your skill.

“The online arena has a long way to go when it comes to trolling others and respecting female players. But, seeing the new generation of gamers coming through, I’m confident my nine-year-old daughter will get to game in a much more positive environment.”

Armageddon is the ideal place to celebrate the pop culture games have created, says Conrad.

“People get so invested in the world of a game, and spend hours dressing up like their favourite characters for Armageddon.

“Getting to spend the day with likeminded people who love the gaming world is awesome. I have the best job ever.”

Tickets for Tauranga Armageddon are still available, here: www.iticket.co.nz/events/2020/jul/ tauranga-armageddon.

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Aviation the New Zealand way We can’t venture overseas right now, but there is plenty of aviation heritage here for enthusiasts in New Zealand.

famous restoration facilities and two flying days The North Island tour will be coming through Tauranga to visit Classic Flyers and The Aviator Experience.

So whether you’re interested in travelling the North or the South Island, Aviation Tours NZ can help make your domestic dreams come true.

Aviation Tours’ Melanie Salisbury has been a travel agent for 15 years, and for 10 years has designed and escorted specialist international aviation tours.

“With no overseas travel happening at the moment, we have put two fully escorted coach tours together exploring New Zealand,” she says.

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Enjoy the best of the South's aviation heritage “Our tours will be supporting local businesses combined with stunning scenery, lakes and a whale and the aviation community by helping to watching flight, or the best of the North's aviatio preserve and keep their aircraft flying,” say including a virtual warbird experience, world Melanie. Guests can add on a range of bucket list

Online credit tool for Air NZ Air New Zealand’s online credit redemption tool went live on Monday, allowing customers who hold credit directly with the airline to manage their credit online.

The tool is proving helpful with customers already redeeming $1.36 million in credit as of Tuesday.

The new online tool enables more than 300,000 customers who purchased a ticket with New Zealand Dollars to view a breakdown of their credit, including seat selection or carbon emissions offset and use their credit to book new flights Air New Zealand chief commercial and customer officer Cam Wallace says offering a self-service too will make it simpler for customers to use their credit, without having to call the airline’s contact centre.

"We’re thrilled to see so many customers being able to use their credit and book flights online. S far, popular destinations have been Queenstown, Auckland and Christchurch.”

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Special skills for young drivers More than 100 young people will sign up this year to a free workshop to become more skilled and knowledgeable while driving on Tauranga’s roads.

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Seeing red over car ad Dysfunctional council Hong Kong needs our support The car dealer who makes a casually sexist comment about a woman buying a car ought to be a stereotype we left behind in the 20th century.

But a local dealership’s current radio ad had me laughing and then despairing on my morning commute (driving my own car, of course).

A woman has a terrible dilemma: should her ‘hubby’ buy her a car or jewellery for their anniversary?

Of course, the great deals on offer means she must have a car – then, thank goodness, all she has to worry about is which colour she should choose.

Perhaps I lack a sense of humour or am oversensitive.

But evidence from hundreds of studies proves that promoting societal stereotypes, including suggesting that women need to be financially dependent on men and lack the capacity to make their own informed decisions, can have meaningful harmful effects: disadvantaging women in the workplace and increasing gender-based violence. The UN Human Rights Office cites harmful gender stereotypes as a root cause of discrimination and abuse.

I would be much more likely to spend my (selfearned) dollars on one of their cars if this dealership rejected lazy clichés in favour of more imaginative and respectful marketing.

Dr P Wood, Brookfield

The Weekend Sun article (July 17) said it all when it was reported that the current Tauranga City Council Mayor Tenby Powell, abruptly left the Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association meeting, as in his words, the meeting had become abusive and threatening.

This is just another example of a council that is obviously performing and acting in a dysfunctional manner and this is at a time that we desperately need clear leadership but it appears, from recent newspaper reports, that Mr Tenby may well not be that leader.

In another newspaper publication it was reported that the Mayor said he was not part of a team and it would appear that Mr Tenby did not seem to realise, when he stood for Mayor, that in order to get anything done that he required five other people to support him, being a total of six out of 11 elected representatives.

With him publically stating that this was not possible I believe that this city will continue to flounder and struggle to achieve even the most basic of things and this is why I believe that a commissioner should be appointed to replace the council and ultimately also control the staff.

M Baker, Bethlehem.

Rescuer gone in a flash

I’m writing to the paper to thank some people that helped us on Tuesday, July 7 at around 5pm.

We were at the top of the Kaimai’s, on the side of the road, with a flat tyre when the car caught fire, unbeknown to us as we were still in it.

A dark grey 4-wheel-drive vehicle stopped and the man ran across the road to us with a fire extinguisher, calling t

us and managed to put the fire out. T him we will be forever grateful.

I have no idea who he was as he was gone again nearly as fast as he arrived but thank you so much also to the man in the white 4-wheel-drive that also stopped to see it we were OK. Also thank you to the Matamata Police man who took us home to Tauranga.

P Young, Tauranga.

P. Dolden’s letter (The Weekend Sun, July 10, page 30) requires response as, having spent the past 40-odd years doing business in Asia, I struggle to find anything factual in the comments re Hong Kong and China.

Although of the same ethnic origin, there is little else that the Hong Kong Chinese and the Beijing Chinese have in common. They have a different physical appearance and their native spoken languages are totally different.

One has lived the past 70 years under a repressive and centrally controlled communist regime while the other has lived under all of the freedoms that we in New Zealand take for granted.

The agreement between Beijing and London to terminate the British lease of Hong Kong in 1997 (not 1996) contained the ‘one country two systems’ clause that guaranteed no interference

by Beijing in Hong Kong affairs for 50 years, post 1997.

Beijing is in breach of that agreement and is in the process of imposing draconian laws, central control, and the communist system on a population that has enjoyed a democratic political system, and the freedoms that go with it, for more than 70 years. This is what is causing the riots (not just ‘unrest’ as P Dolden states) in the streets of Hong Kong.

The rest of the world would be remiss if they ignored Beijing’s actions and did not come to Hong Kong’s defence in whatever way is possible R Tomson, Hairini.

Facing the barrage

So the Mayor felt threatened at a local political meeting.

The mayor needs to get used to the fact that one cannot expect everyone attending a political meeting for local or central public meetings to be on side.

Abuse and a threatening atmosphere is a phase of the politics game and one needs to summon up the blood.

Would a high ranking army officer such as the mayor generally flee a scene when he felt threatened by the enemy?

I suspect this less-than-brave reaction will threaten his seat at the next election.

A Bourne, Bethlehem.

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Cash up the trust fund Lockdown is over but our city is not fixed. TECT’s $120 rebate cheque paid 25 per cent of a week’s rent or 50 per cent of a family’s grocery bill.

What would approximately $1 billion mean to Tauranga? That is what would be available and would make a huge difference to the community if TECT was wound up and proceeds distributed. Also, about $2 million annually in administration costs would be saved.

What would a financial injection of this magnitude do for the community?

Homes could be saved, businesses saved or established, people could be employed, not to mention children being housed, fed and clothed.

Those that provide the funds for TECT would be the beneficiary. Instead funds are scattered out to minor organisations who are too lazy to fund raise themselves but put their hands out for free money which benefits only a few.

I am not a TECT beneficiary but I do care for Tauranga’s future and its residents. Do you?

Maybe it is time for the beneficiaries and not the trustees to make the decision on the future of TECT with a binding referendum.

C Evison, Otumoetai.

Standing up for Israel Rejecting the removal of rights P Dolden (The Weekend Sun, July 10, page 30) uses a lot of anti-Israel rhetoric in highlighting the suffering of Palestinians under Israeli aggression whilst the UN and the rest of the world raise no objection.

The letter is riddled with false claims such as the Palestinians being native to the land of Israel and having occupied the land for centuries.

Israel is the natural homeland of the Jewish people and has been for thousands of years. The San Remo and Balfour declarations formalised this by granting Israel the land for the creation of the state of Israel after World War One. If the Palestinians have a right to any territory it is within the state of Jordan. There is no Palestinian state and certainly not one within Israel’s boundaries. Most modern day Palestinians come from Jordan.

The PLO and the modern day terrorist organisation Hamas, with the backing of Iran, have declared war on Israel with the stated aim of driving Israelis into the sea. Far from the UN supporting Israel, it has passed many resolutions condemning Israel over the last few decades. The US has remained the only main power supporting Israel. It is somewhat ironic that Palestinians and other Arabs living in Israel enjoy far more freedom and a better lifestyle than those living under the control of the Palestinian Authority. Israel is the only true democracy in the Middle East.

J Rudd, Oropi.

Keeping promises On SunLive (July 11, 2020) journalist Emma Houpt wrote about the gifting ceremony of 11 Mission Street to the Otamataha Trust.

She noted the trust would rent the land to the Elms Foundation for $1 a year.

The Weekend Sun (January 31, 2020) contained a letter written by Mr Buddy Mikaere discussing the Mission Street gifting issues. He mentioned the $1 annual lease for the next 99 years with the right

of renewal for a further 99 years. He wrote he had already volunteered to pay the first two centuries’ lease on behalf of the Elms Foundation.

Now the gifting has taken place would Mr Mikaere publicly confirm he has paid the two hundred dollars lease.

P Harlen, Mount Maunganui.

Buddy replies: No, apparently I am too late. I have made a donation to Women’s Refuge instead!

If your rights can be taken from you, they are not rights – they are privileges.

Last month, Parliament passed the COVID Public Health Response Act 2020, stripping us of our (previously) legally protected rights.

It shocked me to see how quickly, and with no media protest, our rights were legislated away. This legislation, easily the most draconian ever passed in New Zealand, turns every person into a potential criminal.

Children can be removed from their home or be prosecuted, businesses can be shut down, houses can be entered with no warrant, enforced testing and worse.

All for a ‘novel virus’ of which there are hundreds discovered every year. No mention of effective therapies such a high dose vit C (the public knew – the shelves were empty!). No mention of testing being virtually meaningless or death rate being linked to pollution levels and co-morbidities. No mention of our real health emergencies - heart disease, cancer, diabetes.

I say “I do not consent!”

T Livingston, Whakamarama, Health spokesperson, New Zealand Outdoors Party.

Governance lacking It is ludicrous that the Tauranga City Council’s Code of Conduct has to be amended in order that councillors have to abide by a basic premise set out in the objectives: ‘Mutual trust, respect and tolerance between all elected members’.

In May, Cr Baldock moved ‘the closure’ before all councillors had been able to speak and the Mayor incorrectly allowed the motion and so three councillors rightly walked out and a further councillor refused to vote.

The debate, which then passed, presumably without a quorum, was on Elizabeth Street’s $11million transformation which residents had shown concern about proceeding, in view

of being a want not a need at this time.

A further governance principal in the Code is; ‘...that the role of democratic governance of the community, and the expected conduct of elected members, is clear and understood by elected members and the community.’

The Mayor has a record of insulting behaviour and Cr Baldock has a record of not listening to voters. If the Principles of Meeting Procedure were understood by all and not blatantly ignored by the Chair then we, the public, would know that at least some part of the decision making process cannot be manipulated.

R Stephens, Papamoa Beach.

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MUSICPLUS

By Winston Watusi

Experimenting with music If you thought things in the world were weird before now then just hang on for what’s next.

This is not the best time to be making predictions but it does strike me that the more we in New Zealand continue to return to a version of regular life, albeit economically-challenged, the more glaring the differences become between Godzone and the rest of the world.

Already there is a divide. We go to concerts and sporting events; elsewhere there are still Facebook concerts from isolation and sports in empty stadiums.

As pretty much every sentient being in this country has no doubt noticed, we are in a much better

position than the vast majority of nations.

Even chants from the coterie of whiny mini-Mike Hoskings seem to have quietened down a little after weeks of castigating the government for not being as good as Sweden, Australia, or whatever other cause du jour...

Even those third-rate Magic Talk climate deniers, the Williams and Plunkets and others, can now move on to fawning over Judith Collins while conveniently forgetting last month’s dumb opinions, demands for an open border with Australia being only the most obvious thing now on hold.

But it does strike me that New Zealand is now in the perfect place to leap to the front of the world with innovative scientific research

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DIY test kit in advance and have a swab The Leipzig concert will feature at a doctor’s practice or laboratory 48 German soul-pop singer Tim Bendzko hours before the concert starts. Only and is planned for August 22. The those who show proof of a negative test concert-goers will wear small contact will be able to enter. And a face-mask tracer devices around their necks. with an exhalation valve will be given to These devices will emit a signal at five everyone along with disinfectant. second intervals, showing everyone’s But even that, scientists warn, cannot movements, interactions and social guarantee complete protection. distance from each other.

So here’s the thing: why not do this But that’s not nearly all. Everyone in New Zealand? We have a pile of will also use special hand sanitizer large indoor concert venues that are that also acts as a fluorescent marke currently being underused and a bunch to allow scientists to check all surfaces of scientists. And conducting such an with UV light and see where the experiment here would both be cheaper infection might have been spread to. and not require all the precautions Specific vapour in the fog machine necessary in a still infected country... will also help show spread.

OK. As per usual let’s finish with a gig.

It’ll be a seated venue, but scientists are Something a little different. Next Friday planning on three distinct experiments: (July 31) at 11am, there’s a concert at in the first the audience will attend just The Holy Trinity Church featuring as in pre-virus times, entering through favourite songs from stage and screen, two main entrances before taking their presented by Operatunity, who are seats; in the second the crowd will currently touring the country. enter through eight entrances for less They are a group of top-rated New mingling, and every second seat on Zealand singers with a local connection. the stands will be blocked; in the third The connection? Pianist for the shows only 2000 people will enter the 12,000 is Tauranga keyboard virtuoso Grant capacity venue and they’ll be seated at a Winterburn, now resident in Auckland.

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Armageddon brings E-sports to Tauranga With E-sports showing an incredible increase in popularity during lockdown, Armageddon is excited to showcase New Zealand’s largest range of E-sports, VR and gaming exhibitions at its upcoming convention in Tauranga.

Being one of the first major public events in New Zealand postlockdown, the Armageddon team are taking extra precautions to reassure attendees their safety is of utmost importance.

Armageddon organiser and founder William Geradts says Predator-esque thermal temperature screening will be used to ensure those with a high temperature are stopped from entering the event, to be held at the Trustpower Baypark Arena.

“Thanks to iTicket, we will also be contact tracing to ensure everyone who attends will be traceable.”

He says most of the celebrity guests will be beamed in via video conferencing, allowing Armageddon

to boast an impressive A-class line-up.

“We are going to have exclusive Q and A panels featuring celebrities including Aladdin star Mena Massoud, Doctor Who star John Barrowman, The Flash star Danielle Panabaker and many more from the world of film, television, animation, gamin and beyond.” ‘#BAYOFGEDDON’ 2020 will also be hosting a massive range of geeky merchandise from handcrafted New Zealand art to popular New Zealand and global companies including Hobby Zone, Pop Stop, Ping Zero, the Christchurch Brickshow and so many others.

Event attendees will also be able to enjoy a huge range of in-show events including; the famous Armageddon cosplay contest, chilli eating contest, E-sports arena with the University of Waikato.

Attendees can try out the latest in gaming and racing simulation technology and enjoy Virtual Reality experiences and e-sports gaming.

Armageddon Expo Tauranga will be held over the weekend of July 25-26. For more Armageddon is the first big public event information and to purchase tickets visit the for Tauranga since lock-down. website: www.armageddonexpo.com

Top acts secured for Bay Dreams With the world’s live music industry hit hard by COVID, New Zealand is now primed to bring music lovers one of the best summers on record.

And leading the charge is one of the country’s biggest and most popular festivals, Bay Dreams.

Organisers have been hard at work securing some of Australasia’s top acts for Bay Dreams 2021, which will be held at Trust Power Bay Park at The Mount on January 3 and also at Trafalgar Park in Nelson on January 5, 2021.

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Centre re-launch brings recreation to estate Nestled in the heart of the Omokoroa Peninsula, Omokoroa Country Estate is one of the region’s most sought-after retirement villages, and for good reason.

While many new residents are initially drawn to the grounds, over time it’s the easy living and community atmosphere they fall in love with.

And now, the Omokoroa Country Estate Village Centre re-launch leaps luxuriously into the 21st century.

On Sunday, July 26 from 1-3pm, guests are invited to view the Estate's Village Centre upgrade.

The Centre was built in 1991 and has stood the test of time but now the décor has been brought into 2020.

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Macular degeneration photo competition Eye health charity Macular Degeneration NZ has launched a competition searching for pictures of the country’s most beautiful views and, no matter whether it was taken on a mobile phone or a long lens, everyone is invited to take part.

“We are calling on Kiwis to share their beautiful photography of their most treasured NZ views with us, with the best ones winning a free eye test, frames and lenses,” Shavaughn Ruakere, one of the judges of the Macular Degeneration NZ photography competition.

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Soft drapery, new fi replaces, a formal lounge and billiards rooms are just some of the beautiful new features.

On nearly 10 ha and nestled amongst lush gardens it’s no wonder our village has claimed the title of Tauranga’s most beautiful retirement village.

The village centre is the heart of our village community, it’s where residents meet to socialise, dance and exercise.

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Saturday 25 July Art In The Park

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

Bay Network Singles Club

Social club for over fifties. Ph Mauree 021 112 3307, Jonathan 572 2091

Beth-El Messianic Family

Celebrate the Sabbath (Sat) as Yeshua (Jesus) & all believers did.

All welcome. 10am, Otumoetai Primary Hall or Zoom 599-965041. Joel van Ameringen 021 768 043 BethEl.org.nz

Exclusive Tall People Club

People taller than 5’8” who live in BOP. Please join new social community & Facebook group. Ph 0210 226 2619

Film Acting Weekend Workshop

Intensive film acting course train actors to create believable characters. Full Weekend, $320 8th/9th Aug 10am5pm, The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

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

Hellbent Punk Rock Circus

7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village.

Featuring Battlecat, Dead Man 6 & Hellbent. Have a blast! Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz

Jigsaw Library

10am-12. Variety of 500 puzzles. Hire Charge: 50c under 1000pcs, $1 for 1000+pcs. St Stephens Jigsaw Library, cnr Highmore & Brookfield Tc

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

Katikati Lions Garage Sale

At the containers behind Caltex, Main Rd Katikati 8-11am. Furniture, tools, household items, bric-a-brac, books & more. Ph Trevor 027 488 1238

LOL Laughter Wellness

Come & laugh away the Covid blues.

11-11:45am Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui.

Ph Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com. All welcome. Koha

Louis Mikaere Matariki Exhibition

Lost Children of Tane Mahuta exhibition by Louis Mikaere. The People’s Gallery. Toi ka rere until 28th, The Incubator, Historic Village

Mount Country Music

2nd Sat monthly 1-4pm Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Main Rd, Mt. Mostly country, good backing band. Ph Dick 027 493 8458

New Conservative Public Meeting

Come hear Leighton Baker, Party Leader of New Conservative, speak on key policies & what NC has to offer.

2pm Tauranga Citizens Club

Ninja Knits Hook Up

Social knitting group of mad yarn bombers, sultry stitchers & happy

hookers. First Sunday of month, 9am-12pm, The Incubator, Historic Village. www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

One Day Painting Workshop

Inspiring workshop for all levels of experience. Oil or acrylic. Professional tutor. 15th Aug 9:30-3:30pm. The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

Papamoa Radio Control Yachts

DF65s sailing daily, pond behind Monterey key 1-3pm. All welcome. Ph Dusty 021 076 1252

Standing Alone, Exhibition

An Exhibition by Sue MacDougall. The Incubator Gallery, Historic Village. Runs until 26th

Cold Wax Painting Workshop

Learn to use wax with photography & mixed media. Only $65, 9am-12pm The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

Croquet

Free introductory beginner dance lesson 10th Aug 7:30pm, Club Mt. Maunganui. Partner not necessary, just come along. www.udance2.co.nz or ph Dean 021 230 3187

Enjoy Travel

Open meeting 10am Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. All welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6757

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

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

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

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Tauranga Fuchsia Group

Last Sat of month at Art & Craft Ctr, Elizabeth St West 1:30pm. Learn how to care for fuchsias. Ph Pat 579 1655 or Noeleen 578 4643

Tauranga Scottish Society Sequence

Dance, Wesley Church Hall, 100, 13th Ave, 7-10pm, $7 includes supper & raffle. Warm welcome. Ph Lucy 21 1318

Te Puke Yoga

Yoga classes at Te Puke Lyceum Club, 8:30-9:30am.

All experience levels welcome. Ph or txt Brendan 022 621 3556, Facebook: Tepukeyoga for more info.

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

Welcome Bay Worship

Church of God’s Love (7th Day) 10:30am using WBCC premises opposite primary school. All welcome. www.churchofgodslove.com

Wonderland By Dance Avenue

An entertaining 2 hours of dance & drama. Alice & friends love to perform & share Wonderland with you. Sat 6:30pm & Sun 11am & 3pm. Go to baycourt.co.nz for tickets

Adult Social Ballroom/Latin Dance

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

Katikati Tramping Club

Old Rotokohu Rd. Ph Gael 027 759 1084

Maketu Market

3rd & 5th Sundays at Maketu Village Green. Set up from 7am. $10 per stall.

Ph Carolyn 027 251 0388 or Maureen 021 267 1685

NZDA BOP Range Day

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

9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licenc

Oropi Sunday Market

9-1. Just 13 min drive from Greerton in vibrant Oropi Memorial Hall. An awesome array of stalls. Great day out!

1295 Oropi Rd

Papamoa Country Music Club

Enjoy a great afternoon at Gordon Spratt Reserve, 1pm, incl afternoon tea.

See you there.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Arataki Omanu Scout Group

Meets at May St Scout Hall: Keas (5-7yrs) 4:305:30pm, Cubs (8-10yrs) 6-7:30pm, Scouts (1113yrs) 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 o competitive. Club racquets available. $8 cash. Ph/txt Sue 021 194 4335. FB: Tauranga Badminton Club. Email: stevensnoel@hotmail.com

Bethlehem Indoor Bowls

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

Bethlehem Parents Support Group

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

Chess At Mount Maunganui

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

414 7254

Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Ph Helmut 027

Sunday 26 July

1:15-4:15pm, Hillier Ctr, 31 Gloucester Rd. Exercise your brain with this fascinating game. $4/session. Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342

A non denominational teaching aimed at bringing personal peace through forgiveness & love. 1pm, Grindz Cafe 50 1st Ave. Booking essential. Txt 0210 274 2502

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sundays & Thursdays 1:30-4pm.

Pond behind 22 Montego Dr, Papamoa.

Sailing Electron radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome.

Graham 572 5419

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

Alcohol Ink Painting Workshop

Soul Food

Beginners create beautiful abstract designs or pictures with gold highlights on canvas or containers. 9th Aug 9:30-3:30pm. The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz

Bible Seminar

1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton.

Title: Understanding Jesus’ Parables in the Bible. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537

Brain Watkins House Open

Historic house museum, 233 Cameron Rd. 2-4pm. $5 adult, children free. Group tours school classes by arrangement. Ph 578 1835

Relax, unwind, reflect, refresh enjoy! Share in a selection of sacred & inspirational writings & music from around the world. Ph 543 0434

Tauranga Spiritual Growth Centre

Join our spiritual community & grow your knowledge. 14 Norris St, 2nd Sunday of month, $5 entry, 7pm start.

Ph Tim 022 306 8200

Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning

Online & Face to face. Check out www.letslearn.co.nz for night classes, workshops, lectures, courses, clubs of all sorts. Ph 07 544 9557 https://www. facebook.com/letslearnbop/

Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls

Meet at 1pm for 1:30pm start at Omokoroa Settlers Hall. Equipment & pm tea provided. Please wear smooth soled shoes. Ph 027 430 4876

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

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

Scottish Country Dancing

Katikati Scottish Country dance club, St Peters Church, Beach Rd, 1-3pm.

All welcome, no partner required. 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

Taichi Internal Arts NZ

Taichi & Qigong beginner classes $5. Te Puke Memorial Hall Mon 5:30pm, Tues/Thurs 9:30am. Gate Pa St Georges Church Hall Wed 9:30am. David 027 222 2824

Tauranga City Brass

Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch

Practises at band hall, 10 Yatton St, Greerton, 7pm-9pm. Brass musicians, percussionists are all welcome. Ph Jeremy 021 132 3341

Dutch Friendly Support Network

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

ESOL Christian Conversation Classes

Lessons & social dancing @ Mt Senior Citizens Club, 345 Maunganui Rd. Ph Rana 027 699 5571 or view our facebook page

Coffee morning 1st Monday of month, 10am-12noon. $4 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Rd, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968 Free classes at Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. 9:30-11:30. Every Monday, except school holidays.

Harmony A Plenty

Monday 27 July

Do you like to sing? Sing Barbershop with us. Have fun (& supper), we’ll teach you. Bethlehem church 7pm. Ph Gordon 576 5008

Active Adults Senior Fitness

Indoor Bowls

Fun exercise class to music to improve your strength, cardio & flexibility 9-10am Mt Bible Chapel, Monowai St, Arataki. Ph Lynda 029 230 0162

Seniors fun exercise class to build up your strength & balance. All welcome, lots of laughs Mondays 10am-11am, Mt Bible Chapel, Monawai St, also Tuesday 10:30-11:20am at Greerton Village Community Hall. Ph Lynda 029 230 0162

Chess In The Afternoon

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

A Course In Miracles

Keep On Your Feet

At Mt Maunganui RSA. Join our friendly group Mon & Thur. Names in by 6:30, play starts 7pm. All welcome.

Ph Diane 575 3480

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Tauranga RocknRoll Club

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.

Te Puke/Papamoa Floral Art

1pm Te Puke Methodist Hall, Oroua St. All welcome, workshop. Ph Sylvia 021 238 4696

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Mount Morning Badminton

Tuesday 28 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

Book Group Mount Library

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

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

Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls

Meet 6:30 for 7pm start at Omokoroa Settler’s Hall. Equipment & supper provided. Please wear smooth sole shoes. All welcome. Ph Anne 027 430 4876

Petanque

Tauranga Target Rifle Club

Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Danny 576 6480 At Club Mt Maunganui, Kawaka St every Tues & Sat, 1pm. Boules & coaching available. Ph/txt Maryan 022 070 8200 petanquetauranga@gmail.com

Poetry Between The Wines

Divorce Care Course

Share your own or favourite poem, or just listen. Friendly & relaxed evening at The Jam Factory Historic Village. 7-9pm. $5 koha

Going through separation or divorce?

Join a 12 week support group 7, 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 & danc at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd. 9:30-10:30am. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448

Golf Croquet

At Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St, beside Blake Park. Tues, Thurs, Sun at 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors & new players welcome. Ph 07 575 5121

Inachord Chorus

Do you love to sing & have fun? Learn with an experienced vocal coach. 7pm, Bethlehem Community Church 183 Moffat Rd. Ph Sabine 021 111 8659

Israeli Dancing

Beginners dancing at Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. 6:30-7:30pm.

Circle & line dances. All ages welcome. Ph Maria 022 165 2114

Marching For Leisure

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

Read Between Wines Poetry

Scrabble

Come stretch your brain with words & strategy for the win.

Tga Citz Club 9:20 weekly. All welcome any level. Ph 578 3606

Sequence Dancing

Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, 7pm-9:30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3:30pm-6pm. Lesley 929 7295

South City Indoor Bowls

Greerton Hall, 7:30pm, Open Fours

Tournament. Plate & raffle item

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Family moon viewing night, 6:30pm (weather permitting only).

Fergusson Park Observatory, Tilby Dr, Matua. Adults $5, members & children free. Ph 028 432 8401 https://www.facebook.com/ tauranga.astronomy/

Tauranga Model Railway Club

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

Horoscopes ARIES: Imagination and enthusiasm make an unbeatable team.

This is a good week to explain your point of view. In money matters, listen to any warning signals.

TAURUS: Travel may have better results than expected. Your imagination gets carried away. You could find yourself purchasing some offbeat items this week. With friends, you do more listening than talking.

GEMINI: Thursday - Sunday the focus is on family matters. This is a good week for reviewing health needs. Friday may see you tackling financial chores. Avoid taking unnecessary risks.

CANCER: An optimistic approach could lead to a personal accomplishment. Pleasant news comes from an unusual source.

People look to you for smart ideas. All new activities are spotlighted on the weekend.

LEO: Priorities are all important this week. Make sure you give your attention to the most important, not necessarily the most interesting tasks at hand. Reconciliations are currently accented.

VIRGO: Tensions may ease at the workplace, but you can’t afford to relax entirely. Educational expansion is presently highlighted. An optimistic approach can win you new friends.

Tauranga Samba Drumming Band

Brazilian style drumming.

Fortnightly practices. Tonight 7:159:15pm Mount Sports Centre. Ph 027 206 4970

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

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

Otumoetai Walking Group

Casual get together welcoming emerging, established poets & poetry lovers. Last Tuesday of every month, 7pm Jam Factory, Historic Village. $5 koha. Ph 571 3232

Meets 10am monthly. All welcome.Just come along or for info ph Gail 574 3376

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

LIBRA: Friendship is the theme as you renew an old relationship.

Family matters demand consideration.

Your career may take a temporary back seat to other involvements.

A public speaking role is highlighted.

SCORPIO: Financial matters become unnecessarily complex if you postpone routine tasks. Travel offers an opportunity to broaden your interests.

The go - ahead for a key project should arrive by the end of the week.

SAGITTARIUS: A change of scene or new interests keeps you youthful.

New ideas at work may lead to added responsibilities. A friendship undergoes temporary strain. Budgets need a firm approach.

New shooters welcome. Gear, coaching is provided to get you started in this Olympic sport. 7pm Legion Hall, Elizabeth St

Tauranga Toastmasters

We’re back to physical meeting at Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard Building, 72 Keith Allen Dr, Sulphur Pt, 7:15pm.

Welcome Bay Lions Club

Morning Tea 3rd Tuesday of month 10:30-11:30. Everyone welcome.

Come along & meet new friends. $3pp. Welcome Bay Community Centre. Ph Lynn 544 8625

Welcome Bay Strength Balance

Low impact strength & balance exercise class to music, suitable for seniors.

Falls prevention focus. 11am Welcome Bay Hall. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437

Yoga For All

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

Wednesday 29 July 500 Cards Club

1pm St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd. $3, incl refreshments, prizes. Friendly club. Barbara 572 4962 or Bob 027 478 6282

Adults Dance Class

12:30pm at Anglican Church, Beach Rd Katikati. Many styles of dance covered. Ph 07 577 1753 or 027 274 8753 or gaye@christinaproductions. co.nz

Afternoon Indoor Bowls

Mt Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Wed & Fri, names in 12:45pm.

New members needed, beginners welcome. $3 entry. Afternoon tea. Ph 575 4650

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at Papamoa Plaza, Gravatt Rd bus stop, 10am

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting at 10am every 1st/3rd Wed each month. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. Ph 0800 229 6757

Arabian Spice

Beginners & advanced Bellydance Classes, 6:30pm St Columba Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd. Learn, dance, keep fit, perform with us. P Oriental Dance 021 124 5982, arabianspicebd@gmail.com

Beginner Social Dance Class

Wed 8 July 7:30pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd. Learn Waltz, Cha Cha & more. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

Bible Study

CAPRICORN: Challenges present themselves all week, but selectivity is the key when agreeing to a new assignment. Your writing skills are enhanced. Take a pen in hand or get on that computer and express special thoughts.

Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd 7pm. Studying the Book of Hebrews. Ph Julie 552 4068

AQUARIUS: The quiet side of romance is highlighted this week. At work, allies arrive from unexpected sources. A family decision requires time for weighing up the pros and cons.

Cards

PISCES: This is a creatively happy week with the accent on career ideas. A loved one is more open when expressing goals and dreams, but depends on your encouragement. A relative reveals some secrets.

Your birthday You are sensitive to the needs of others, practical and a natural when it comes to business matters. Without a plan you are lost and by developing a blueprint, you could this week achieve personal goals. A sense of humour could lead to an improved romance situation.

Bowls Tauranga South

Play bowls! All you need is flat shoes Free bowls & coaching provided while you learn. Ph 578 6881 Cribbage 12:45 at RSA Greerton.

Friendly club. New members very welcome. Ph Jill 021 160 6143

Community Tai Chi

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 Club night 7:30pm

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 Rollups 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 60 2445

Mount RSA Women’s Section

Social Day 1:30pm. Entertainer is Joe Hokai. Special afternoon tea including belated birthday cake. If transport is required please phone the office

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

Meets at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd 10am-2:30pm & 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome. Ph Carol 027 348 5875 taurangaembroiderersguild@gmail.com

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 30 July 500 Cards Club Papamoa

1pm Papamoa Sports & Recreation Ctr, 120 Parton Rd. $4 incl refreshments & prizes. Ph Dave 575 5887 or Bob 027 478 6282

Adoptees Group

Just for adoptees. Safe, friendly place to meet others & to share life. 7pm, 1260A Cameron Rd Greerton. Ph Ian 021 262 5032

Avenues Senior Citizens Fitness

12:30-1:30pm low impact strength & balance exercise class to music, suitable for all ages & abilities. Falls prevention focus. Qualified instructo Ph Jaime 022 340 6219

Bay City Rockers

Social RocknRoll dancing, plus other popular dances. Held at Senior Citizens Hall Norris St. 7-9:30pm.

Includes supper. $3 entry. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222

Club 55

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

Social, fun bowling for persons 55+.

Just $10 for 3 games. 9:30am, Ten Pin Tauranga, 135 13th Ave. All welcome.

Ph Rob 022 638 1022

Fernland Spa Water Exercise

Fitness League

Gentle exercise in the warm water.

Suitable for Joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from illness or injury. Good for strength, coordination & balance. Jennifer 571 1411

Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility, suitable for all ages abilities. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. Ph Pam 07 549 4799

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

6:45pm Wesley Hall 100, 13th Ave. New singers welcome, age no barrier. Studies show that singing benefits your health 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

Mainly Music

Music & Dance for preschoolers, Mums & Carers. $4/family. Morning tea provided. 9:30-10am, except school holidays. Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd

Retro & Mod Sale

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

Serenata Singers

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

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

Tauranga Theatre Organ Society

Baycourt at 1pm. Hear & play the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. All welcome, no charge. Ph 552 0243

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 31 July Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Arataki Artists Group

Always wanted to paint?

Come join our friendly social group 9am-12pm at Arataki Community Centre. All levels welcome. Ph Fran 021 136 8173

Artist Feedback Sessions

Casual group discussing pricing, exhibiting, materials, selling, critiques of your art. 2nd Friday of every month, 10am-12pm $5 The Artery, Historic Village. info@www. theincubator.co.nz

Chess Tauranga

Tauranga RSA Chess club, Greerton 5pm-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Standard Chess rules.

Werner 548 1111 http:/www. westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St. Names in by 7:15pm.

Housie

Fun Housie at Tauranga RSA. 25 games & jackpot played. Starts at 1pm sharp. Please arrive by 12:45.

Mainly Music

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

Suicide Bereavement Support Volunteers

If you have lived the experience of suicide bereavement & would like to support others recently bereaved contact glenda@griefsupport.org.nz.

Training & support will be given.

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Call us on 0800 KERBED

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DENTURES PHONE: 07 576 0620

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public notices

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funeral services

'We share your concerns about cost'...

EMBALMING NOT ALWAYS NECESSARY

District Wide Turf Spray Notice – July - November 2020

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Residents are advised that invasive weed control by chemical means will be undertaken on sports fields and recreation areas within the Pukehina Beach, Paengaroa, Maketu, Te Puke, Te Puna, Omokoroa, Katikati, Ongare Point, Tuapiro Point, Tanners Point, Athenree, Bowentown, Pio Shores and Waihi Beach areas.

The target plants are Onehunga weed and broadleaf weeds.

07 543 3151

The chemical brands used are Agpro Trichlorum Brushkiller, Kerb Flo and Escort.

www.hopefunerals.co.nz

Signage will be in place during and following weed control.

4 Keenan Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga

The first round of spraying will commence in July 2020 and conclude by the end of August 2020. Some areas may require an additional spray, to achieve optimal results.

All spraying will cease by the end of November 2020.

Further information can be requested by contacting 07 571 8008.

Miriam Taris Chief Executive Officer

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deceased TECT 2020 Election of Trustees DECLARATION OF RESULT I hereby declare the result for the 2020 Trustee election that closed at midday on Friday 17th July 2020.

I confirm that the official result was determined after the scrutiny of all returned voting papers and counting of valid votes.

2020 Trustee Election Election of THREE (3) Trustees Candidate

Votes Received

HOLLAND, Bill FARMER, Peter BRIDGES, Natalie

7,702 6,988 6,164

GEMMING, Rachael WILSON, Tommy Kapai KLETCHKO, Sharon KING, Phil ROWE-MITCHELL, Valerie WHITE, Peter CHAMBERLAIN, Ron WHEELER, Stephen VAN DER JAGT, Richard WADE, Christine

5,080 4,045 1,969 1,898 1,821 1,426 1,016 712 639 547

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I therefore declare Natalie BRIDGES, Peter FARMER and Bill HOLLAND to be elected as Trustees for the Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust.

The voter return percentage was 29.94%, being 14,634 votes of which 45.76% voted online.

Existing Trustee Amanda Sutcliffe retired at this election.

Warwick Lampp Independent Returning Officer 0800 666 029 iro@electionz.com

auctions

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health & beauty

RUN ON LISTINGS computers

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

bethlehem

69 MAYFIELD LANE, Sat 7am. Household items & some importer’s clearance items.

JUST $22+gst with FREE signs & price stickers!

automotive

annual book sale

BOOKS & JIGSAWS WANTED for Tauranga Harbour City Lions late November book sale. Drop off points are Harvey Norman Cameron Rd, Carpet Court Cameron Rd, Golf Warehouse Chapel St Ctr, Smiths City Bethlehem Town Ctr, Gilmours Tauranga Crossing. Please NO magazines, videos or encyclopaedias. Ph 576 7105

bible digest

GO, EAT YOUR FOOD with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do.

Ecclesiastes 9:7

FREE ON SITE quote. We come to you. Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 0800 323 460

curriculum vitae

CVs THAT STAND OUT. SALE! A C.V. For You Discount available for limited time to help get you back on your feet. Targeted or generic cover letters also available www.acvforyou.co.nz or Ph/text 021 27 27 912

gardening

ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified.

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

Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

health & beauty

NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic.

Something for everyone.

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ONE CHURCH THREE LOCATIONS CITY CHURCH TAURANGA Sundays at 9am, 10.30am & 6pm 252 Otumoetai Road, Tauranga

CITY CHURCH COAST (PAPAMOA) Sundays at 10am Papamoa Rec. Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve

JOIN US THIS SUNDAY

CITY CHURCH NORTH (OMOKOROA) Sundays at 10am Omokoroa Sport & Rec. Centre, Western Avenue

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A place of respite in the city Sunday 8am & 10am Wednesday 10am Messy Church - 4pm, 3rd Sunday of the month

09 578 7718

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Holy Trinity Anglican Church

09 578 7718

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Holy Trinity Anglican Church

www.sunlive.co.nz/classifieds.html NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www. naturaltherapiesnz.com and www.naturalpetremediesstore. com

livestock

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

lost & found

FOUND PUPPIES, VARIOUS sex, various areas. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Ginger and White Male Cat, Judea Area, Ref: 468807. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Tabby/Tortoiseshell Female Cat, Whakarewarewa Area, Ref: 469901. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

trades & services

BRYCE DECORATING, interior & exterior painting, wallpapering. Quality work. Ph Wayne 021 162 7052 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960

HANDYMAN, section maintenance, lawns, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes.

Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 PAINTER, EXPERIENCED TRADESMAN, available now.

Offering discounted rates for interior work. For free advice & quote phone Barry 021 518 994 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior & exterior. Quality workmanship, friendly service. Over 25 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/ Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

Chimney maintenance & repairs.

Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 ROOFING & SPOUTING repairs & replacement, fixing of leaks, rust, moss. Painting. 34 years experience. Ph Andy 022 346 2040

trades & services

TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857

travel & tours

AAA RATED SERVICE, travel with Hinterland Tours. Special day Trip: SOL3MIO in concert, Auckland 13th Aug. $39pp or $49 door to door service, transport only. Next tour: Bay of Islands & Northland, 8-12 Sept $1795pp.See www. hinterlandtours.co.nz or call 07 282 7663 NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB. Join our club today for free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. 1. 15th 19th October 2020, 5 Days Hokianga & Far North Bay of Islands Tour. 2. 21st-23rd October 2020, 3 Days Forgotten World Rail Carting Tour. 3. 30th Oct-2nd Nov 2020, 4 Days Taranaki Rhododendron Festival Tour. Free Door to Door service.

Extended tours, day trips, shows & free beautiful colour catalogue: BOOK NOW: Ph No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz or www. no8tours.co.nz, to view and book all our tours.

#ZEALANDIERTOURS Upcoming day trips. 25th July: Waikato’s Mid-Winter Retro Fair & The Base Shopping Centre, browse stalls with only genuine 1950s–1970s treasures. 31st July: Don’t Keep Me in the Dark Tour. Come and explore a world class mushroom farm. 11th Aug: Meet the Sculptors. Lets go behind the scenes and meet 2 x internationally recognised sculptors Kevin McCardell (wood) & Isaac Weston (metal), their work totally different & both incredible. 15th Aug: McFall Museum, Big Breakfast & Beer.

A true man’s day out needs good hearty food, tractors, engines, classic cars, and of course nice cold beer. Phone Zealandier Tours 07 572 4118

venues

WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

wanted

LOOKING FOR LAND or somewhere for house bus. If you can help, please phone Craig 0210 866 2830

To honour the past I met an old friend this morning, and we spoke about honouring the past.

We are both actively engaged in the present and excited about what we are doing today. But we also spoke about the past and about the things we were doing 30 years ago. Then we spoke about a friend’s funeral and how few people seemed to really know the contribution our friend had made. I came away re-energised to grow our culture of respect, a culture of thanking God for those who have gone before us.

As communities we face a challenging time, as we need to revisit the way that we honour some of our ancestors. We are increasingly being confronted by some of the faults in our A place ancestors. And as we start to listen to diverse la tyb of respite voices we are discovering some disturbing history. I am sad that we appear to be being inMessianic the city Messianic Family Family offered a simplistic dualism, either eulogise the ALL WELCOME ALL WELCOME past ignoring our ancestors fault’s or tear down their memory. I believe that Sunday 8am & 10am SHALOM SHALOM scripture offers us a third alternative, scripture honours the biblical ancestors Wednesday 10am but does not ignore nor cover over their faults.

AM SABBATH 10AM Messy Church - 4pm, 10 SABBATH 3rd OTUMOETAI Sunday of the month David is seen as a great king, but also one who stole another man’s wife and PRIMARY OTUMOETAI PRIMARY had him killed. Jacob is honoured, but his trickery is acknowledged. I think Joel & Sharon van Ameringen Joel & Sharon van Ameringen that we need to honour our ancestors in Aotearoa New Zealand, Maori and 0 2 1 7 6 8 0 4 3 021 768 043 Pakeha but the best way to do so is by painting a complete picture of their info@bethel.org.nz info@bethel.org.nz characters; the good and the bad.

BETH - EL

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Tauranga

trades & services

GIB STOPPING. All interior plastering undertaken, from new homes to small renovation jobs and skim-coat finishing. Ph Rick 021 934 186

Rev Simon Mcleay, St Peters in the City

Churches Sunday Gatherings - 9 am & 11 am

Upstairs, 146 Devonport Rd, Downtown, Tauranga

www.stlukeschurch.org.nz

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