The Weekend Sun - 7 Aug 2020

7 August 2020, Issue 1020

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Cat-astrophe p3

Rocket man

Moving in the Mount p5

Marine Centre stalls p7

Gone are the days when an honest man and his neutered missile can peacefully co-exist.

In fact Dave Cross’ anti-aircraft missile has only just landed back in his collection after its TradeMe auction caught the attention of

police a couple of years ago.

The explosive bits are long gone and it has been rendered inoperable but trust is a scarce commodity for military memorabilia collectors, especially after the Christchurch

mass shooting last year.

Which makes next weekend’s ‘Militaria’ Show all the more interesting. Hundreds of cashed-up collectors are expected in town.

Read more on page 6.

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David Seymour to the guy who fixes We have more pressing concerns. jam stains on recliner rockers has got Such as a looming general election and a good ideas for turning around the couple of referendum. haemorrhage… Except the one person who matters at the moment… the PM. Happy endings She doesn’t want to talk about, has This is fitting because the first part refused media interviews and, I suspect, of the ‘referendum’ word may be doesn’t have a plan. pronounced ‘reefer’ which is more or less The only plan is to keep throwing what you’re voting for or against. money at the problem and the

perceived problems.

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Other than stoning ourselves to death.

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Cats in lockdown

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Meisha and Sharma discussing an escape plan. Photo: John Borren.

The Western Bay Wildlife Trust say it’s time to give cats a curfew.

Surprise penguins

The Little Blue Penguin population was unknown until the Rena oil spill in 2011. After catching, cleaning and releasing 350 penguins affected by the spill, it was estimated that around 1400 penguins in total live in the area, mainly on Mauao, Moturiki and Motuotau.

“Because of the urban environment our penguin population is in and the high visitor numbers we encounter, we really rely on the community to help protect our local wildlife by being responsible pet owners.”

Looking at the local penguins

available to sponsor on the Trust’s website is a great incentive.

Try refusing Snuggles’ persuasive, big-eyed stare.

Nola’s profile shows her next to an empty egg shell and reads that she’s “been through some pretty tough times, losing her two chicks to a dog, just a few weeks before they were due to leave the nest.”

The money raised through penguin sponsorship goes towards monitoring, habitat restoration, education and advocacy efforts.

People can also help Little Blue Penguins by backyard trapping to reduce rats and mustelids.

Melissa says keeping cats inside at night year-round gives the Little Blue Penguin - and dotterels and petrels -the best shot at survival.

Talk to your cat

So sit down with your cat and tell them to think about the vulnerable in their animal community. Staying home, in their domestic-cat team of 1.4million, could save lives.

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They may hiss and moan about it like a socialite teenager with the same fate, but keeping them inside will help Mount Maunganui’s Little Blue Penguin population survive.

The penguin dating scene is in full swing, so locking the cat-flap now gives pets plenty of time to acclimatise to a cosier nightlife before penguins start laying eggs.

To make the transition easier, Western Bay Wildlife Trust chair Melissa McLuskie has some tips.

“It’s really a matter of litter training, which most cats take to easily,” says Melissa.

“Setting up an environment they’re comfortable in can also make the transition easier – there are lots of products available to set up for indoor cats.

“If you need assistance with training or getting your cat adjusted to their new routine, asking your local vet clinic for advice is a great option.”

Assuming Snuggles is far too sweet and full of Fancy Feast to prey on unborn Little Blue Penguin chicks is a dangerous game.

“Cats are extremely good hunters, even if they’re well fed!

“They’re more active at dawn and dusk and some throughout the night. Having less activity and people around makes it the perfect time to hunt.”

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Bella Vista report

Tauranga City Council has released all of the systems recommendations in the ‘Colgan Report’, which examined the roles, performance and accountability of staff in relation to the Bella Vista subdivision.

Last year, council declined to release the full report on grounds of privacy and confidentiality.

Following an investigation by the Ombudsman, and with the passing of time, chief executive Marty Grenfell says there are no longer good grounds for withholding the report recommendations.

The full report can be viewed on the Tauranga City Council website.

Parking time limits

There’s now a two-hour time limit to park on the street in the Tauranga City Centre.

A council spokesperson says this is to help keep free parking available for shoppers and business customers.

“Parking signs are being updated progressively to P120 over the next couple of weeks.

“Parking officers will start enforcing the new twohour time limit in each street as the parking signs are updated to P120.”

The two-hour time limit applies to all streets between Harington Street and Second Avenue, except where P15, P30 and P60 spaces are signposted.

Time restrictions for on-street parking now applies Monday to Saturday, 8am – 4pm.

$23k for Dry July

Tauranga residents have raised more than $23,000 as part of this year’s Dry July.

A total of 170 people from the Tauranga region signed up to the fundraising campaign, raising a total of $23,129.56.

A total of $970,000 has been raised by the 76,000 Kiwis who took part in the month-long event.

Dry July is a fundraiser that encourages people to go alcohol-free in July and raise funds for people affected by cancer. It helps people get healthy and reflect on your own drinking habits, while raising funds for a good cause.

Floodway funding boost

Major engineering work to complete the final stages of the Rangitaiki Floodway and to improve the resilience of flood walls on the Rangitaiki River, has received a significant funding boost from the government through the Provincial Growth Fund.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is welcoming the announcement that it will receive up to $23 million for a suite of flood protection infrastructure projects across the region’s river scheme networks.

It comes from the $210 million set aside for ‘shovel-ready’ climate resilience and flood protection projects being delivered through a $3 billion tagged contingency in Budget 2020.

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“At least they’re trying. Three hours would give people time to have a meal and a walk around but two is better than nothing.”

An eye on the island WBOPDC mayor Garry Webber says returning the eastern end of Matakana Island to iwi is the right thing to do.

More than 170ha of Matakana Island will be returned to iwi if public submissions rule in favour.

If successful, the eastern end of Matakana Island, Panepane and Purakau, will be returned to five Ngai te Rangi hapu from the island.

Seven hectares around Panepane wharf will remain under Western Bay of Plenty District Council ownership and turned into a public reserve.

More than seven years of negotiations led up to a meeting on Tuesday, July 28, where the majority of WBOP district councillors voted in favour of the proposal’s progression in front of a full house of Matakana Island iwi.

Western Bay mayor Garry

Webber says “it’s the right thing to do”.

“Council inherited the land at no cost, so we will return it at no cost.”

Webber says people can expect the reserve to be much like Kulim Park in Otumoetai, with facilities including picnic tables and public toilets.

“If the public give the go ahead, we will try get the basic tidying work done

by Christmas.”

Matakana Island elder Hauata Palmer says the meeting’s outcome has hapu feeling optimistic that the land will be returned to them – almost 100 years after the Tauranga Harbour Board took ownership under the Public Works Act in 1923.

Ownership was transferred to the WBOPDC in 1989 under local government reforms.

“Since 1923, the land has been handed between a number

of government organisations,” says Hauata.

“They calculated the value but there’s no record of them paying it, so there’s no proof of compensation.

“The WBOPDC certainly didn’t pay for it. In that time, they’ve profited from the pine forestry on the land.

“I hope people keep this in mind when making a submission.”

Forestry will continue on the Island if the ownership is returned. The Council will retain ownership of the mature pine forest and harvest the area, before replanting it for the hapu.

Hauata says the hapu are looking at diversifying with native trees, including planting manuka to produce honey and oil.

“Owning land that size comes with costs, so we have to look at ways to make the land pay

for itself.”

The Port of Tauranga’s access to navigation aids on the Island will also remain.

Hauata has lived on Matakana Island for 30 years and has been participating in land negotiations with council since 2013.

So what made this time different?

“Largely it has to do with the present mayor,” says Hauata.

“We have a lot to thank Garry for. He’s done a lot of work to get us this far.

“If the proposal is successful we’ll be celebrating, and we will ask the people who have supported the cause to join us.

“It’s been a long time coming.”For proposal details and to make a submission, visit: haveyoursay.westernbay. govt.nz/panepane The cut-off date is August 31.

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Trevor Clist in Pilot Bay.

Mounties wary of trial ‘We don’t want another a Phoenix carpark or Greerton mess,’ say some Mount Maunganui locals in relation to the Tauranga City Council’s ‘Innovating Streets’ proposal.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Tauranga City Council are to share the $1 million cost of a t rial that would likely see a one-way system along The Mall in Pilot Bay and Marine Parade from Banks Ave to Tay St. That will allow for a cycleway and will improve safety and amenity at the Tay Street/Marine Parade intersection. The council will start asking for ideas and feedback from residents later this month.

The trial is likely to start in about March next year.

The project is not in favour with some residents who see it as similar to the one-way system and two-way cycle and cruiseway that was proposed and turned down in 2018.

“The plan they’re proposing is a bloody stupid idea and doesn’t make sense,” says resident Trevor Clist.

He aired his views at a meeting of the Mount Maunganui Residents, Ratepayers and Retailers Association in July.

“The key thing is it’s very limited space,” says Trevor.

He doesn’t want to see The Mall dominated by a permanent cycle lane 365 days of the year because it was only a “perceived issue” by planners and cyclists for

about two months of the year.

“We have to accept that maybe there’s room for a change, but the street’s quite narrow. A lot of people asked why take out 125 car parks on Marine Parade just to make an easy freeway for cyclists.”

He says for most of the year the streets are not busy.

“To put a temporary cycle lane on Pilot Bay is very expensive. It’s only been a few years since four pedestrian crossings were installed along the street.”

Each of the pedestrian crossings has kerbing extending out into the street.

Mount Mainstreet manager Mandy Gillgren says the council needs to “do it properly and do community consultation” before it does anything.

“A lot of people here don’t want a one-way system.

“We don’t want members feeling ambushed as they were with Phoenix.

“There seems to be a lot of spend before there’s community consultation, they seem to do it backwards.”

Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell says there will be “widespread engagement” to create a plan that meets everybody’s needs.

“Our aim is to make this treasured, but busy, area as people-friendly and safe as possible, with better facilities for moving about and for recreation.”

To join the Community Design Group go to: www.tauranga.govt.nz and click on ‘Innovating Streets at the Mount’.

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A time of passion THE REAL

Dave talks about his passion for militaria. Photo: John Borren.

Dave has been collecting military memorabilia for 46 years.

“I have visited a lot of the battle fields and cemeteries in France and Belgium and places like that. It’s just something that started. In 1974 I think I kicked it off and collected all sorts of bits and bobs over the years.”

His impressive collection, which includes two tanks, is safely stored away. A lifetime of collecting that would be the envy of even a well-stocked museum.

Back at his house he’s happy to share his passion for collecting, standing beneath a tiger moth propeller, inherited from his grandfather who served in both world wars. But he’s equally as worried that people don’t understand and are fearful after the events of last year.

“It wasn’t our fault. It was the police vetting system.

“They let it down.”

So now, law abiding citizens can no longer pursue their passion for semi-automatics and automatic weapons. They had to cash them in but now they need a new hobby.

“It’s just been a nightmare really [the shooting last year]... it has sort of taken away the semi-automatic style of collecting and now people are going back to

the bolt action rifle collecting sort of thing.

“The money they have got they are spending in the older style stuff.”

The upcoming Tauranga Militaria Show is evidence of that with 86 exhibition tables booked so far, which means enthusiasts will have a vast array of ‘bits and bobs’ to peruse.

Which brings us back to Dave’s Seacat (surface to air) missile. It will be sitting on one of the tables and he is confident he will get more than $1000 for it.

Like a lot of things, he purchased it and asked questions later. “You grab things when they are there and then you find you haven’t got room for it so it has to go somewhere.”

He initially tried to sell it on TradeMe three years ago but the police turned up and took it away. It was returned just last month after being checked out by the navy and stamped it ‘free of explosives’.

“It went through a lot of drama with the cops taking it off me because they thought it was full of explosives… I had to go to court to get it back.”

But if you want to hear the story from Dave himself you will need to head to the Militaria Show at the Greerton Hall on August 15-16; 9am to 4pm on Saturday and 10am-3pm on Sunday.

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Centre scuppered by fairness, frustration there and the jobs and the income that will be created from it.

“It’s fine by us – but why is it always us having to compromise our values?”

Despite the strong initial reactions to the decision, the council, Waikato University and iwi are now discussing a way forward.

“We will work with the university on options for how to proceed,” says Tauranga City Council strategy and growth general manager Christine Jones.

“One option would be to seek a new location.”

Above: The land in question is Sulphur Point’s Marine Park.

Photo: Google Maps.

Right: Buddy Mikaere is committed to restoring hapu real-estate.

Sulphur Point’s Marine Park will remain a reserve, following a decision by Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage, released last week.

A proposal to revoke the reserve status of 0.7ha of Marine Park’s total 11.2ha was made by the Tauranga City Council, to allow for a Waikato University Marine Research and Education Centre to be erected.

Sage says she declined the application for a number of reasons, including there being no assessment of alternative sites and the majority of submitters (58 per cent) opposing the revocation.

Unsurprisingly, council and the University of Waikato are disappointed with Sage’s decision.

Council says local iwi and hapu were consulted before it publicly proposed this site for revocation, and that it undertook “a comprehensive analysis” of other site options.

Those in opposition to the revocation include iwi groups Ngai Tamarawaho and Ngati Pukenga.

Iwi spokesperson Buddy Mikaere says they initially expressed their opposition to the revocation, because they were “fed up”.

“This dates back to when Route K was built straight through our old pa site.

“In compensation we were supposed to get some land for a cultural centre, which Council decided to subdivide instead, and another plot for a health centre, which they said we couldn’t have following a flood assessment.

“They said they’d find us yet another piece of land, and that land was Sulphur Point.

“Before we could get our plans up and running, council told us they were giving the land to Waikato University. That’s when I got really annoyed.

“In our letter to Minister Sage, we said we reject the revocation of Marine Park’s reserve status until the University talked to us, to find a way that both of our aspirations can be looked after.”

Buddy says iwi are not against development in Tauranga.

“We see the sense in having the university facility

Buddy says iwi feel positive about the discussions.

“I think the Mayor is aware of our sensitivities now and I think it’s going to lead to a much better relationship in future.

“As a community we need to take a much wider view on these things. I believe there’s room for all aspirations, we just need to sit down with all parties and have a reasonable conversation where what is best for the whole community drives the conversation.”

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Enrol now to make voting easy Time is running out to make voting easy in the 2020 General Election and referendums.

About 500,000 eligible New Zealanders still haven’t enrolled to vote and half of them are under the age of 30. If people enrol by August 16, they’ll be sent an information pack including an EasyVote card which makes voting faster.

The EasyVote pack will include a list of voting place locations and opening hours. It will also

include information on the two referendums that will be held with the election on whether the End of Life Choice Act 2019 should come into force and whether the recreational use of cannabis should become legal.

Anyone enrolling after August 16 will have to cast a special vote.

People can enrol or update their details online at: www.vote.nz or call: 0800 36 76 56 to ask for an enrolment form.

TOP candidate for the Bay of Plenty Chris Jenkins and TOP candidate for Tauranga Andrew Caie.

An opportunity to thrive The cost of housing, a universal basic income, the environment and the opportunity to thrive are all top policy priorities for The Opportunities Party – TOP – as we head towards the September election.

Here in the Bay, Chris Jenkins, data manager and father of three, is the TOP candidate for the Bay of Plenty. Andrew Caie, physiotherapist and father of one is the TOP candidate for Tauranga.

At the last election, TOP won 2.4 per cent of the vote, the largest number of votes outside Parliament.

“This time we want to get over the threshold,” says Chris.

Led by Geoff Simmons, TOP has attracted new talent to its ranks, as well as a very experienced previous MP and cabinet minister Tuariki Delamere, who did his schooling in Tauranga, and who is running for Auckland Central.

“The largest voting base we have are the young professionals, people who are out there in business,” says Chris.

“They know how often they have to pivot, they know what the cost of living is.

“Historically they may have been a National voter but they’re worried about the COVID response.

They may have been a Green voter but they’re worried about a wealth tax. They could be a Labour voter who cares deeply about those in poverty, but they know we need a longer ladder not money from a helicopter.”

Managing a data team where decisions are made from an evidence-based perspective, plus motivation to create a better future for his children are two key drivers for Chris deciding to stand for TOP.

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“Looking at the country, it looks like a lot of decisions are being made for popularity sake rather than being made to leave us in a better place long term.”

An evidence-based approach also attracted Andrew to TOP. “When I came to work in physiotherapy, there was a massive shift to an evidence-based practice.

“Using latest research to offer the best treatments makes wonderful sense. TOP’s evidence-based policy married up with my professional life,” says Andrew.

“Previous governments have ignored reviews and recommendations such as the drug law review, the MMP review, the tax working group. So, I was really tired of parties sticking to their ideology.

“A party promising not to follow ideology but instead follow evidence was really inspiring to me.”

Andrew is also “super passionate” about TOP’s Universal Basic Income, or UBI, where everyone would have a basic income of $250 per week. The welfare and tax systems would be overhauled to make them modern, fair and simple.

“I’ve been following the research behind a UBI, and the outcomes are amazing. Canada had a UBI in the 70s and effectively eliminated poverty, they had an 8.5 per cent decrease in their rates of hospitalisations and really significantly, they had a massive drop in mental illness.”

Andrew says TOP wants to focus on the fundamentals.

“Let’s get our economy for small business and innovation going, let’s get investing in these things that will take us out the next three decades, not the next three years.

“Let’s sort the economy and apply some commonsense to sort the cracks too. For me this is everything that the Opportunities Party stands for.”

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Keeping the bugs at bay Fifth Avenue Family Practice doctor and Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation co-chairman Dr Luke Bradford. Photo: Daniel Hines.

A Tauranga doctor describes general practice waiting rooms as “breeding grounds” for viruses pre-COVID. But coronavirus has changed the way doctors’ waiting rooms operate.

Measures include operating separate clinics for patients with respiratory illness, triaging patients over the phone before consultations via video call.

Fifth Avenue Family Practice doctor and Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation co-chairman Dr Luke Bradford says, in the past, clinics haven’t separated non-infectious patients from people with respiratory illness in waiting rooms.

“We were too comfortable in the past having infectious disease sitting in the same space as non-infectious patients and often vulnerable patients.

“We never really thought about it because people didn’t really die of the viruses and we vaccinated our elderly against the flu.

“There was just sort of an acceptance that in winter you would get a couple of colds and maybe the flu.

“People came in and coughed and sneezed everywhere and a lot of people would sit separate but we didn’t enforce it unless people were ill.”

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided them with an opportunity to evaluate how general practitioners attend to patients, he says.

Luke says the Fifth Avenue Family

Practice’s separate clinic for respiratory patients will continue until COVID19 is under control. However, he hopes infectious patients will continue to be kept separate at GP’s offices long term.

“Long term, as health organisations and practices look at their modelling, they will look to see how they manage cold and flu season differently.

“There is going to be a lot more acceptance going forward that we will be trying to separate respiratory patients in waiting rooms.”

At the clinic they have seats spaced out, no magazines and they prioritise phone consultation when possible.

“Patients need to be able to access us in a more convenient way, and COVID-19 accelerated that.

“There are illnesses we can manage through video consult or phone consult.”

Medical director of The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners Dr Bryan Betty says general practices around the country are using a variety of strategies to keep respiratory patients separate.

“We have 1000 general practices around the country.

“Most surgeries are still screening patients at reception to establish if they have respiratory complaints.”

He says a variety of strategies can be used like specific respiratory clinics, one meter separation in waiting rooms, using masks with patients who have a respiratory complaint, or offering a Emma Houpt tele-consult.”

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Store takes down flag

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A Tauranga home goods store has stopped selling the Confederate flag after receiving complaints about what it represents.

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The flag was removed from AJ’s Emporium last week, but previously the store had sold the item for the past ten years. Tauranga women Yasmin says she complained because the flag is an “absolutely foul symbol of racism and white supremacy”.

The Rotorua Stockcar Club recently announced it would no longer fly the Confederate flag after drawing criticism from Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon.

AJ’s director Ange Dunn told The Weekend Sun she doesn’t believe the flag is a symbol of racism.

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“I am sure we all have something in our lives that offends someone but I thought we lived in a democratic world.

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Yasmin, who first complained alongside her partner in-store on July 21, says it was a struggle to have the flag taken down at AJ’s Emporium.

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AJ’s Emporium in Rotorua has run out of stock of the confederate flag, Ange says.

She wouldn’t confirm whether or not they plan to order in more stock.

Fraser Cove asset manager Marie Mischewski says they have no control over AJ’s Emporium as the building is managed by Silverfin. She passed the complaints over to the property manager.

“Eventually I got hold of Silverfin and told them this is something for them to sort - which they have.”

A spokesperson for the Human Right’s Commission says the Confederate flag is “politically loaded” and has been used by white supremacist groups in the past.

The spokesperson says AJ’s Emporirum should consider whether it wants to keep stocking the flag.

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Bob Owens wins Ryman’s Village of the Year award Tauranga’s Bob Owens Retirement Village has won Ryman Healthcare’s Village of the Year award for 2020.

The news was announced during a virtual awards ceremony hosted by TV personalities Hilary Barry and Anika Moa and broadcast to Ryman’s 36 villages and 12 construction sites around

helm since 2015, maintain New Zealand good occupancy levels, have and Australia. consistently positive staff The winning village survey ratings and provide is decided on a range of excellent clinical care.” factors, Ryman board Ryman Healthcare was chair Dr David Kerr founded in Christchurch in explained. “The village 1984, owns and operates 36 that creates a sense of retirement villages in New the residents loving the Zealand and Victoria, is experience of being in home to 11,600 residents, the village, a feeling and employs 6000 staff. where the staff love to In another coup for the go to work and feel Village Manager Brian Bark with Clinical village, clinical manager fulfilled and honoured in their work, a sense of Manager Tracey Dunn, surrounded by some of the Tracey Dunn was a finalist Bob Owens team as they celebrate their win. for Leader of the Year. community within the Photo: Ryman Healthcare.

The judges say Tracey village and being part of embodies everything it the wider community Bethlehem since 2012. means to be an outstanding leader. and a sense of pride in the physical “Bob Owens has an excellent “She is approachable, appearance of the village and reputation in Tauranga because its how it’s presented, so it’s a lot of residents love living there and their understanding and unflappable, with a great sense of humour,” and different things but they’re all families appreciate the care and residents and staff important.” The judges decided attention their loved ones receive,” enjoy working that all these things were true of the say the judges. village, which has been operating in “The team, with Brian Bark at the with her.

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Talking about cancer is always a hard conversation to have.

For former world discus champion Beatrice Faumuina, the big C is a word “none of us want to mention”, but it’s important to talk about support.

“It’s about thinking how can you minimise an already stressful situation.”

The same can be said for how businesses engage and work with not-for-profit organisations, such as the Cancer Society NZ, who need meaningful support.

“Not-for-profits don’t take the time to breathe and think: ‘I wonder who else could help us?’ Often people who get involved want to help and find a way to help,

and organisations are always looking for committed people who can utilise their business skill sets and help make a real difference.”

The gold medallist has recently taken her skill set to the Pacific Business Trust, a not-for-profit organisation focused on building business capability in Pacific businesses by connecting owners to local service providers and other organisations that can help them.

Beatrice is a guest speaker at the Business Women’s Network Charity Behind the Scenes event for the Waikato-Bay of Plenty branch of the Cancer Society on Tuesday, August 11. You can register for this event at: www.tauranga.org.nz

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BOP businesses band together The notion of consumers buying local is alive and well but businesses are doing their bit to keep the local cogs turning as well.

By using local suppliers where possible and stocking local products, businesses are helping to keep the Bay of Plenty economy going.

Pluto juice bar and salad deli owner Victoria Thomas says using local where possible has plenty of benefits.

“It keeps the money in our community, it keeps jobs in our community and it’s just a big old merry go round of money when you keep it local.”

Victoria sources lettuce from Katikati, uses berries from Somerfields Berryfruit Farm in Oropi and coffee from Mount Maunganui in her Mount Maunganui and Tauranga stores.

“It’s a beautiful thing and it’s something that we’re always proud of. To have Somerfields berries in our smoothies and juices is so special.”

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regional business is Refinery Studios in Papamoa.

They officially open on August 10 and stock and use local products where possible.

The plants in the salon came from Katikati and the business uses coffee roasted in Mount Maunganui to give clients a caffeine fix and have partnered with Hamilton beard oil company, Mad Arab, for the barber section.

Co-owner Greg Stapleton says they will research local or New Zealand hair products to see if they can find some for the salon as well.

Sharing customers

“We just swap out whatever we can for a local option if there is one,” say co-owner Kaspar Beech.

The salon also stocks Papamoa makeup brand Blac Cosmetics, and owner Mary Bell says it’s great to have another business supporting them.

“It’s very good because we know how many customers come in to get their hair cut and hair salons are really good for us because their customers become our customers.”

Foot traffic

Greg says they are There are other plusses to not only supporting Refinery Studios co-owner Greg Stapleton is keeping knowing exactly where your businesses by it local by stocking brands like Blac Cosmetics products are sourced, you can go straight to the supplier if co-owned by Mary Bell, also pictured. Photo: Alisha Evans. stocking their products but by there is an issue with quality, offering a service in the Excelsa shopping centre it she says. encourages people to stay local when shopping.

In 2015 when some imported frozen berries were “We really help the whole shopping complex because contaminated with hepatitis A, Pluto was able to we have day-to-day people. assure people their products were safe because they use “I’ve noticed with the complex here a lot of people a local supplier, she says. turn up and although there’s a lot of [foot] traffic, it’s Victoria also makes an effort to stock local products keeping the people in the complex and that’s what as well, selling kombucha from Block Five and Good Buzz - both based in Tauranga - and wellness tonic Ahi we’re able to establish.”

“If you don’t have to leave the area, then it builds up Cider, also from Tauranga. that community feel,” says Kaspar.

She says they are all awesome local brands and she Victoria, Greg and Kaspar encourage other businesses stocks them to help create brand recognition. to keep it local where they can.

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Shin height reached in giraffe size goal The Tauranga Hospital children’s ward is $2500 closer to purchasing a lifesaving piece of equipment for sick babies, thanks to a joint donation from two Bay of Plenty organisations.

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Last year they donated about $2000 to the TECT Rescue Helicopter.

“We try to choose something that we know needs the funds and a lot of us are grandparents,” Frank says.

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NZMCA Central Bay of Plenty Area chairman Frank hospital already has Most of the money was Parry being taught how a giraffe warmer works by several giraffe warmers, raised at the NZMCA Tauranga Hospital paediatric ward clinical nurse however they are in Christmas rally last year manager Lynnece Dowle-Back. Photo: John Borren. need of another. and the rest was donated Currently, there a lot of ways.

You have everything by the Vehicle Testing New is one in the paediatric ward and in there you need to keep the baby Zealand centre on Maleme Street. more in the Specialist Baby Care safe and warm.

The contribution will go Unit. “An extra one will always be “They are also what you call a towards a giraffe warmer, which helpful. As you know, money is resuscitaire – so if the baby gets helps provide a life-sustaining really scarce. into strife there is a resuscitator environment by directing heat to “Donations are just wonderful on it. The sickest, sickest babies go an infant. they just enable things to happen on these.”

Lynnece was over the moon She says the items are worth more quickly. with the “absolutely wonderful” about $30,000.

“It’s all about our tamariki – we donation, saying the giraffe Frank says the group has been have to have the best equipment warmer saves lives.

“They are like a big incubator in donating to local causes for the for them.”

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Tauranga charity helps people live their best life Julie Thomson, right, and Mitchell Brown, centre, talk about living life well with Avalon/Momenta CEO Tania Wilson, left. Photo: John Borren.

The daily grind of work, eat, sleep, repeat gets mundane but for two Tauranga people it is all they wanted.

Julie Thomson and Mitchell Brown have learning challenges and spent most of their adult life doing day programmes with Avalon – a charitable trust that works with people with disabilities.

They would be picked up and taken to Avalon in Te Puna where they would spend the day doing activities there or in the community - or in Mitchell’s case nursery work and landscaping as well.

Five years ago the charity changed tack and decided people need to have a say in their life and how they spend their days.

Avalon chief executive Tania Wilson says the change was led by the participants themselves because they wanted more out of life.

“They wanted more autonomy and more control over their lives and respite day service just wasn’t going to cut it for people.

“It’s not how you have a good ordinary life by being stuck out in the country five days a week, with someone telling you what you have to do all day long.”

Move to town

The property in Te Puna was sold and Avalon moved into town so community connectors could work oneon-one with people to help them achieve their goals.

“We were really committed to finding a way to do things differently so we could get out of people’s way and start letting them live the life that they wanted to, which was amazing.”

The change was a lot at first for Mitchell who was anxious having only known Avalon as a day service for 10 years.

“When we first moved it was quite frightening and scary, because you’ve been at one place for so long and you tend to forget where you are.”

After the move, Mitch started a course at Toi Ohomai and is working towards a level two computing qualification.

He owns his own home and uses the bus to get to his two part-time jobs. The 34-year-old started volunteering at the House of Science six years ago which became paid employment two mornings a week and he also works at a liquor store on Saturdays.

Mitchell’s community connector Mike Dunston has helped him with the transition and to apply

outcomes and access to housing.

“We’ve come to realise the incremental work you do with people is amazing and you can make a shift in their life, but the systems, that entrenched

devaluation in the first place and disadvantage, doesn’t shift with that one-on-one work.”

Momenta is moving to The Kollective in September as well.

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for his course.

He says he is “heaps confident” now and enjoys being part of the community.

Julie loves working at the House of Science as well.

She also started as a volunteer and now works two mornings a week. She completed a diploma in computing and also works one morning a week at Harris Tate Lawyers doing administration.

The 41-year-old has been with Avalon for 22 years and was really excited for the change.

“I like working in the community because you meet [people] and I have my own freedom.”

Tania says Julie’s community connector Nikki Moloney is tenacious and passionate about ensuring people can achieve what they want to so she and Julie worked together to ensure she would gain the skills needed for an administration role.

Mitchell and Julie play tenpin bowling on Thursday nights with the Tauranga Special Olympics club.

Julie also plays indoor bowls with the club while Mitchell does athletics and sprints in summer.

He is spending the off season keeping fit in the gym so he’s in shape for summer.

Tania says the pair’s lives are a great example of what their participants can achieve with the right support.

“Success for us is when people say: ‘I’m living my good life, an ordinary life, like anyone else is and I don’t need you as a service,’ which is just super exciting for us.”

Julie and Mitchell’s community connectors remain available to them at any time even it if it’s to talk through something small.

New direction means new name

The change in direction for the organisation has led to the need for a new name so from now on Avalon will be known as Momenta.

Julie says Avalon is no longer appropriate for where the organisation is heading and Momenta the plural of momentum is a perfect fit for their vision.

“We’re about helping people move forward with momentum. Helping them achieve what they like and what they want to achieve. We’re also about moving community forward and systems forward.

“Momenta really captures the essence of what we are now and what we aspire to be in the future.”

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City centre to celebrate Olympic milestone This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first time the New Zealand Olympic Team proudly wore the silver fern on their uniforms when they attended the Antwerp Olympic Games in 1920.

To celebrate, Mainstreet Tauranga and the Tauranga City Council are hosting an Olympic display and mini Olympics open day at Masonic Park in Downtown Tauranga next Saturday, August 15.

Downtown Tauranga spokesperson Millie Newitt says the New Zealand Olympic Committee has developed an ‘Olympic Walk’ for the public.

“We will have 11 decals on the footpath through Masonic Park that depict and showcase key

Tauranga is getting a splash of Olympic colour, despite the cancellation of the main event in Tokyo.

achievements, special moments and highlights of the New Zealand Team over this time.

“To add to the celebration, next Saturday we are collaborating with the UoW Adams Centre for High Performance to host a Mini Olympics morning at the Park and we will have high performance gym equipment that is used by Olympic athletes for the public to try plus we have some prizes and Olympics merchandise to give away. It will be a lot of fun.” Says Millie.

Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell says he was approached by the NZOC

to see if Tauranga would like to be a part of the event.

“We’re proud of the many Olympians who call the Bay home.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to commemorate a milestone moment in New Zealand sporting history in our city centre.

“We hope the public will come along, enjoy the Olympic walk and events and celebrate with us.”

The mini Olympics open day will run from 10am – 12 noon on Saturday August 15.

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Be a winner with Western Bay Libraries Two tablet computers are up for grabs for the lucky entrants to Western Bay of Plenty District Libraries’ new website competition.

The competition is open now and is part of the libraries’ launch of a new website that is more fun, more interactive and easy to navigate for existing and new users - visit: libraries.westernbay.govt.nz Western Bay District Council’s customer and governance manager Barbara Whitton says the modern website provides the perfect portal for library users to access and use information with greater ease than

ever before.

The new website has a fresh, slick look and visitors can search for books and other items at the libraries’ four locations – Omokoroa, Katikati, Te Puke and Waihi Beach. There are also events, programmes and activities offered for children and adults.

“Users can easily log into their library account – as well as access all online resources and searchable databases. All this is available free to library patrons,” says Barbara.

Barbara says the importance of such a user-friendly website also came to the fore during the COVID-19 lockdown.

“Libraries across New Zealand really came into their own during the lockdown and it highlighted how invaluable access to library resources was for people stuck at home, who wanted to access information from anywhere, at any time.

To explore the website and enter the competition, visit the website before August 31.

Government takeover of water supply?

We seldom give it a second thought when turning on taps but we’re putting tremendous faith in council’s water supply.

Considering water is second only to oxygen as a necessity of life, the provision of clean water is a council’s highest priority.

Your water comes from the clear Waiorohi and Tautau Streams; originating on the western side of Mt Otanewainuku between Pyes Pa and Rotorua. Soon the Mount and Papamoa will be getting its water from the Waiari Stream, which originates on the eastern side of Otanewainuku, when a third water plant is commissioned in 2022.

I’m thankful for the foresight previous councils had delivering a system that produces some of the best drinking water in New Zealand. It’s a massive

investment to provide sixty million litres of water through 1200km of pipes at an ‘Aa’ standard; the $120m cost of the new Waiari treatment plant is evidence of this.

While this city has invested heavily in its water infrastructure, because we’ve had the population, the same can’t be said of smaller councils. In 2016, up to four people died as a result of drinking contaminated water from Havelock North’s water supply with an estimated 5000 sick.

It’s estimated it’d cost $500m to bring water supplies for smaller councils up to code.

To address this, Government is considering amalgamating water supplies across the country; the ownership of our city’s water supply could be transferred to a Waikato/BOP water authority and there is a risk, if bills aren’t ringfenced, that we could be subsidising upgrades in rural Waikato.

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Celebrating eight years The Bay of Plenty Interpreting Service, BOPIS, is celebrating eight years of service in the Bay. “When we started, we had seven interpreters and now we have 60.

“It’s incredible,” says BOPIS coordinator Emmanuelle Heatley.

Established in 2012, the initiative now has 31 languages available, with Mandarin, Punjabi, Korean, Samoan, Tongan, Nepalese, Spanish and Portugese being the most in demand.

Emmanuelle was recruited at the start by then-president of the Multicultural

Tauranga Ewa Fenn.

“Ewa felt there was a need for it, with the growing number of nationalities here and thought it would be good to use people who had joined the multicultural society.”

Emmanuelle herself speaks four languages – English and French with some German and Spanish.

“I first came to New Zealand 46 years ago, in 1975. I met my husband overseas, he was back here so I came to join him in Auckland, we got married and lived there for two years. Because of his job we went back to England to live for 30 years. We always said when he

retired we would return to New Zealand.”

She met Ewa when she joined Multicultural Tauranga and ran evening French classes from the organisation’s Tauranga Historic Village building.

“Ewa asked me if I’d be the French interpreter.”

Emmanuelle has been the BOPIS coordinator for nearly six years, working 20 hours a week.

“But I’m on 24/7. My mobile phone is with me all the time.”

Last year the service had 222 jobs, with each job taking anywhere from one to seven hours. Since April 1 there have been 175 jobs with a busy period following the lockdown.

“Our main work comes from the Ministry of Justice,” says Emmanuelle. “We do a lot of work for the family court, disputes tribunal, tenancy tribunal and criminal court.”

Requests also come in from police, local hospitals, the Ministry of Education and the Department of Corrections, says Emmanuelle.

“We also send interpreters to Waihi, Thames, Whakatane, Rotorua and Gisborne.

“In the last few weeks we did a job in Nelson via Zoom with a Japanese interpreter.”

BOPIS coordinator Emmanuelle Heatley celebrating eight years, with Multicultural Tauranga President Premila D’Mello.

If you have the skills to join the BOPIS team of interpreters and translators, call BOPIS Coordinator Emmanuelle Heatley on: 022 0433 525 or email: Rosalie Liddle Crawford BOPIS@trmc.co.nz

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

of composition, perspective, focal points, and having enough artistic licence to move things away from where they may appear in a photograph.

“I haven’t had a lesson before and I’ve always wanted one,” says Vanessa Ryder from Aongatete.

“I nearly didn’t enter.

Fourteen artists were “I didn’t think I was selected as finalists a real artist.” by the festival artist’s A true emerging committee. This last artist, Vanessa will week they participated be seeing her work in a development exhibited along with workshop with artist the other artists Rob McGregor, during the Garden & who asked them Art Festival. to bring along One of the 14 something that will be awarded was meaningful ‘The Weekend Sun to them.

Emerging Artist’ The subject award and all of matter was varied the finalists will have – a cow, horse, work exhibited at Artist Rob McGregor at the workshop with the Bay of portraits, a dinghy, Plenty Garden & Art Festival emerging artists.

Bloom in the Bay, which and of course flowers. will be the festival hub Some used acrylic paints, while others used fabric, inks, oils, pastels and at the Tauranga Racecourse. Rob is planning to meet with the artists again before the festival and is real poppy petals.

“I don’t normally paint flowers but I thought it was looking forward to seeing their finished work. a good challenge,” says Lisa Stowell from Te Puke.

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Otumoetai neighbours get together Otumoetai residents are invited to a Neighbourhood Support get together next week.

The evening will be held at Otumoetai Primary School from 6.30pm on Wednesday, August 12, and is open to any resident, both existing members of Neighbourhood Support and those who want to find out more before they join.

There’s also an incentive – a door prize draw for a $50 New World voucher.

Community Constable Timo

Gardner will talk about crime in the area and the benefits of belonging to Neighbourhood Support and there will be time for questions afterwards.

Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support is free to join and members receive a fortnightly newsletter about events and crime in the area, as well as getting to know their neighbours better.

If you’d like to become a volunteer street coordinator in your area, contact Bruce Banks on: 07 562 2828, or 027 271 3772.

Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support manager Bruce Banks.

More Mount Maunganui households are wanting to join Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood Support after the isolation of lockdown.

Neighbourhood Support delivered fliers around the Mount calling for new street co-ordinators.

The result was two dozen emails and phone calls from people wanting to know more about what is involved in being a street co-ordinator, ten signing up to do the role with more considering it and 56 new households signing on.

Western Bay of Plenty manager Bruce Banks says the interest was positive.

“People made connections with their neighbours while they were staying home and many want to continue that connection. Street co-ordinators are the ‘glue’ in our organisation.”

Once the new street co-ordinators sign up their neighbours, the organisation is expecting to have more than 300 new household members in Mount Maunganui. Currently about 15,700 Western Bay of Plenty households are members.

The new street co-ordinators also had a good reception from their neighbours.

“I was pleasantly surprised by the positive feedback and 100 per cent of neighbours signing up,” says new street co-ordinator Carol Trusler.

“Such a great response and a fantastic way to meet my locals. It doesn’t take much time and having the group really builds the neighbourly spirit.

“There is already talk of a street party.

“Streets where Neighbourhood Support Street Groups operate are more resilient in a crisis and have been proven to have less crime as people keep an eye on each other’s homes.”

Despite the success of the membership drive, Neighbourhood Support is still keen to enrol more households and find more street coordinators throughout the Western Bay of Plenty.

“There are still many streets or parts of streets that need someone to volunteer to help us set up a street group. It’s not a lot of work and it helps build a friendly neighbourhood,” says Bruce.

For more information contact Bruce Banks on: 07 562 2828 or: 027 271 3772, or email: nspapamoa@wbopns.org.nz. Or contact the Omanu Area Coordinator for Mount Maunganui Neighbourhood Support Linda Thompson on: nsomanu@wbopns.org.nz.

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New virtual service identifies skin cancer A new, Kiwi designed, virtual skin cancer diagnostic tool created during lockdown has successfully identified skin cancer in 12 per cent of high-risk patients screened.

According to latest statistics, the Bay of Plenty has New Zealand’s seventh highest incident of melanoma at a rate of 39.7 per cent, compared to the national average of 35.1.

New Zealand has the world’s second highest rate of melanoma with more than 2500 new registrations and around 400 Kiwis dying from this form of cancer every year.

One of the patients screened had nodular melanoma which is the most dangerous form of the disease.

Restrictions due to lockdown initially prevented patients from having suspect skin lesions checked for melanoma however dermatologists say this form of cancer can progress quickly and it is critical to diagnose and treat it before it enters the bloodstream.

The new contactless service, designed locally by MoleMap, was used by melanographers in New

Knowing your values “It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are,” – Roy Disney.

Research is now showing one: the benefit of writing down our values; and two: observing how much our day reflects these values, and applying these two behaviours helps us affirm and strengthen who we are.

Consciously living from our values supports us to be more in control, more focused in our decision-making, develop a stronger sense of self and to be more connected and empathetic towards others.

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Zealand and Australia to assess patient lesions remotely and refer high priority cases for further diagnosis and treatment during the lockdown.

Now the technology is being adapted as a long term solution to help Kiwis in rural areas or those who have restricted mobility such as the elderly.

It is also being exported to help Australians currently in lockdown who are unable to access specialist healthcare.

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Talking more about Co Enzyme Q10 - Part 3 I recently wrote about Co Enzyme Q10 (CoQ10).

I was surprised at the amount of contact from readers on the subject of CoQ10 especially from those wanting help dealing with the side effects of cholesterol lowering medication.

Studies show that statins can reduce circulating CoQ10 by as much as 50 per cent. The side effects are so common they are called ‘statin myopathy’. The main side effects are muscle and tendon weakness which can be felt as muscle stiffness and pain.

The effect on nerves can impact memory and mood and comment about general lethargy.

In most cases two months of a quality CoQ10 will reduce these side effects and allow people to get the benefits of the medication without side effects.

The chemical structure of CoQ10 allows it to move high energy electrons within our cell

mitochondria where energy is made. CoQ10 collects these electrons and moves them to an enzyme called ATP synthase to make the energy we need.

I recommend CoQ10 for several reasons, most commonly for statin support. I also add CoQ10 for those fatigued without medical causes and for those with cardiovascular, autoimmune and

neurodegenerative problems.

For example, I include at least 100mg for those with Polymyalgia Rheumatica and higher doses for those with MS. For statins support I use a high quality patented US CoQ10 and for inflammatory problems my

mitochondrial support formula that includes high grade Kaneka CoQ10 with a number of energy co-factors. It is interesting that the first improvement felt by those with these conditions is a lift in energy and general well-being.

Those with inflammatory conditions especially autoimmune problems should be working to a personalised diet and supplement plan complementary to their regular medical treatment. Most people feel a real difference within three months.

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NZ’s health and wellbeing under the microscope Mental health, cost of living, suicide rates and violence are some of the biggest issues keeping Kiwis awake at night, a national health and wellbeing study has found.

These are followed closely by concerns about substance abuse, access to affordable healthcare, obesity, physical health and the impact of high-sugar content in food and drinks.

The findings are among the first released from the Southern Cross Healthy Futures Report, which tracked the health and wellbeing attitudes and behaviours of more than 3000 Kiwis - starting in 2019 and continuing through to Alert Levels 4 and 3.

health and wellbeing but there is a big discrepancy in terms of what they are actually experiencing.

“The pressures Kiwis face in all areas of their lives can feel relentless, particularly as they move through different life stages that often present new and unexpected challenges.

think about (52 per cent) and being anxious or stressed (41 per cent).

Kiwis strongly associate mental and emotional wellbeing with being healthy, but 12 per cent are unhappy with their current mental state.

Mental health at breaking point

Fitness and diet

When it comes to physical health, 64 per cent of Kiwis are most concerned about not being as fit as they should be and when looking at their diet, 62 per cent are worried about making sure their kids eat healthy food.

While a high number of people say they are knowledgeable about what healthy food is (89 per cent), many want to lose weight (75 per cent) but think healthy eating is expensive (72

"People are finding it hard to improve many aspects of their health and wellbeing, and mental health in particular is at breaking point in this country.

“While we are more connected than ever before through technology, the

Health factors

The research, which will examine the state of New Zealanders’ health and wellbeing every two years, was undertaken by Colmar Brunton on behalf of Southern Cross, New Zealand’s leading independent health and wellness provider.

It analyses Kiwis’ physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing by examining indicators such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, relationships, stress, travel, work-life balance and social connection.

Chief medical officer of Southern Cross’ Health Insurance business, Dr Stephen Child, says the Healthy Futures Report presents a complex picture that shows influences on New Zealanders’ health and wellbeing are multi-faceted and increasingly varied.

"All New Zealanders value the right to positive

pace of modern life isolates people and relationships become more superficial.

"We need to listen to what this research is telling us about where people are struggling - and act on it,” says Dr Child.

Just 46 per cent of Kiwis report getting enough sleep, with the average hours (6.97) falling below the recommended seven to nine hours per night. The main factors keeping people awake are having too much to

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"As a nation we still have a way to go when it comes to investing in our mind health and relationships,” says Dr Child.

“Many New Zealanders have a sense of where they should be at, but few people feel like they are actually in a good place despite wanting to make improvements for their own sake and that of their loved ones.

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Keep your pets safe and happy in winter It might be time for you to start rugging up and adding an extra blanket to your bed, but what about your furry friend?

They may have a warm coat already, but that doesn’t entirely stop them from feeling the cold.

Dogs and cats that spend a lot of time outside will need a shelter that protects them from the wind, rain and frosts.

Choose a place that is elevated and protected from the elements as much as possible and fill it with dry, warm blankets to keep your pet warm and cosy.

Your pet deserves the best when it comes to sleeping, so make sure your pet’s bed is elevated a bit off any cold, damp ground and is

away from any drafts. You can add heating pads if you like to pamper your pet or if you have an older pet that suffers from conditions such as arthritis. Stay away from hot water bottles in case they leak or are chewed on.

Arthritis symptoms worsen in winter for humans and the same is true for your pets. This may present as dogs limping or stiffness with walking, or struggling to get up and down. Cats tend to not jump as much to higher places, they groom less and sleep more. A visit to the vet is your best bet if you are concerned about possible arthritis in your furry friend.

It’s hard to want to go outside in the cold weather, but animals still need to exercise in winter to maintain a healthy weight. Going for a walk isn’t always an option but playing with toys indoors will suffice for the more cold, wet days.

And of course, be careful with your furry friends around heaters and fires. They’re attracted to the warmth as we are but have a higher potential to burn themselves.

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Osteoarthritis in cats and dogs Osteoarthritis or ‘OA’ is the most common cause of chronic pain in dogs and cats.

As many as 80 per cent of dogs older than eight years are affected and up to 90 per cent of cats over 12 years show signs.

OA is a degenerative disease that affects joints and cartilage causing pain.

OA often has a gradual onset and pets are stoic so it’s easy to think: ‘they are just getting old’.

However OA is a progressive disease that can lead to unnecessary pain and decreased quality of life.

Some signs of OA in dogs include stiffness, lameness, reluctance to jump into the car, yelping when touched,

and licking affected joints.

With cats signs can include changes in activity level, less climbing, and changes in grooming and behaviour.

A diagnosis of OA is based on history, physical examination and X-rays. Whilst OA can’t be cured it can be successfully managed. The key is to catch it early. Treatment focuses on relieving pain, slowing

progression and improving mobility. Effective treatment is based on a multimodal approach.

This means a number of different things are needed that work together.

Non-steroidal antiinflammatories are very effective in managing symptoms. Additionally Pentosan injections modify OA by improving joint lubrication and cartilage repair. Joint support preparations provide additional help. Weight control is essential as excess weight increases the stress on joints. Joint diets play an integral part of the management.

Physical therapy and low impact activities such as walking and swimming help maintain mobility. Attention to the home environment is important – such as a warm bed, non-slip surfaces and a ramp for

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Optimal nutrition for optimal health We all want our pets to be fit and healthy and to have an optimal quality of life.

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resurgence in understanding what incredible value there is in eating food that is unprocessed and wholesome.

In my experience, feeding dogs and cats a well-balanced raw meat diet can be an invaluable means to support health and well-being. I often observe many of my patients with poor health improve dramatically with a more natural diet. With a raw meat-based diet it is important to be mindful of safety aspects which I will outline next month.

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The market overall to the end of July is down 24.8 per cent (21,694 units) on the first six months of 2019.

Registration of 8200 passenger and SUVs for July 2020 were up 3.5 per cent (275 units) on 2019 volumes, while commercial

vehicle registrations of 4063 were up 2.3 per cent (91 units) compared to July 2019.

The top three models for the month of July were the Toyota RAV4 (796 units), followed by the Ford Ranger (781 units) with the Toyota Hilux in third place (627 units).

Toyota remains the overall market leader with 18 per cent market share (2217 units), followed by Ford with 10 per cent (1246 units) and Mitsubishi in third spot with 8 per cent market share (1041 units).

Toyota was the market leader for passenger and SUV registrations with 17 per cent market share (1416 units) followed

by Kia with 9 per cent (719 units) and then Mitsubishi with 8 per cent market share (658 units).

The top selling passenger and SUV models for the month were the Toyota RAV4 (796 units) followed by the Kia Sportage (320 units) and the Mitsubishi ASX (265 units).

Ford regained the market lead with 22 per cent market share (912 units) followed by Toyota with 20 per cent (801 units) and Holden third with 10 per cent market share (389 units).

The Ford Ranger retained the top spot as the bestselling commercial model with 19 per cent share (781 units) followed by the Toyota Hilux with 15 per cent share (627 units) and the Mitsubishi Triton in third place with 9 per cent market share (383 units). Smaller vehicles dominated the market in July.

Overall the top segments for the month of July were dominated by SUV’s. The top spot went to the SUV medium vehicles with 22 per cent share followed by SUV Compact with 19 per cent market share and the Pick Up/Chassis 4x4 segment with 16 per cent.

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New Zealand’s first 100 per cent electric taxi fleet in Wellington Arrivals at Wellington Airport may have spotted a new taxi option awaiting them recently and it will be a welcome sight for environmentally conscious commuters.

EkoCabs is the new cab on the rank, a brand new taxi company launched in Wellington recently.

Founders Ayo Oyawale and Tayo Agunlejika are building New Zealand’s first 100 per cent electric taxi fleet.

The idea had long been forming for the entrepreneurial pair.

When Green Cabs went into liquidation during lockdown, the need became more urgent, particularly with Tayo himself losing his role as Wellington manager for Green Cabs. The pair worked long hours through lockdown to bring EkoCabs to market, and the service is now live in Wellington.

Already, at least 10 Green Cab drivers

have started as drivers for EkoCabs. More are expected over the next few months.

EkoCabs was granted operating licences (both on demand and pre-booked) for Wellington Airport earlier this month and has already transported many happy passengers. More than 700 rides have been completed.

EkoCabs is designed to help accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles by effectively showcasing the EV experience

for passengers as they travel. Feedback has been great from both drivers and passengers.

"Many are curious about electric vehicles", says Tayo.

"Passengers are impressed with the

smoothness of the ride and we are really pleased with how many passengers are actively seeking us out, consciously looking for a low emission solution.”

Drivers have talked of much discussion with passengers about the benefit of electric en route, namely lower emissions, lower costs and the smooth, quiet experience of the journey.

The recent addition of 28 more charging stations in Wellington is welcomed by the EkoCabs team. They believe it will encourage adoption of EV’s in the capital and increase comfort amongst many, including taxi drivers, to make the switch to EV. "New Zealand has set a target of 64,000 EV’s on the road by the end of 2021," says Ayo. “There is a long way to go, and we are pleased to play a role in driving this forward by providing a low emission option for Wellington commuters.

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A caring society disadvantaged and disabled?

Voters during this election campaign should ask MP’s how they voted on this particular amendment. Also maybe research further on a number of other important amendments which were eventually defeated.

Unfortunately list MP’s don’t have to care about what voters think. The percentages I have given show a sound clue to their party’s attitude.

My perception is that New Zealand is becoming more dysfunctional with a profound lack of morality… led by our Parliamentarians.

Voters should think carefully when they hear candidates comments on social issues. A bit of research will disclose their real persona.

B Capamagian, The Avenues.

It is concerning that the Abortion Liberalisation Bill was passed in Parliament mainly during the COVID lockdown period with little publicity in the mainstream media.

One example is the attempt by opponents of the legislation to insert a ‘Born Alive’ provision wherein if a late term abortion resulted in a child being delivered alive, it would have been mandatory for the medical professional (having been contracted to abort the child) to switch roles and provide medical care and treatment, presumably contrary to the mother’s wishes.

This amendment was opposed by 28 per cent of National MP’s, 96 per cent of Labour MP’s and 100 per cent of NZ First, Greens, Act, with the result that this created a situation where a child can legally be left to die.

Where is our caring society that makes a great fuss about vulnerable children, looking after the

Biased referendum pamphlets Have you read the Government funded cannabis legislation and control referendum information pamphlet that has been arriving in our letter boxes?

The initial page highlights the five points the public are being asked to vote for or against. This portion seemed acceptable.

Can someone explain to me then why the next

three pages, which is totally biased in favour of the bill of course, have to be funded by we the tax-paying public of New Zealand?

Remember these pamphlets will be delivered to every letterbox in the nation. In my opinion it seems a very unfair act on behalf of the government to promote the bill this way using our funds.

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In reply to letters by P Dolden: It is extremely important China’s internal and global expansionist activities remain under the spotlight of continuous, in-depth TV coverage to prevent our own governments from turning a blind eye to injustices committed by PRC central Government in favour of political expediency and economic advantages to win elections. It is unfortunate that some of our elected representatives are willing to compromise the values and integrity our country represents for both personal and career advantage if allowed.

Regardless of the ‘we come in peace with goodwill’ rhetoric it is Xi Jinping’s primary ambition that China fulfil its (mythical) destiny to become the world’s leading monetary and military power replacing US and UK/EU and at the same time expand its territories by silencing Western criticism by an economic trade stranglehold.

To realise these ambitions it is imperative that China retake what in their view is traditional Chinese territories and other resource rich regions like South China Sea region as essential for China’s economic strategies. Over the past 20 years China has been striving to replace the West as the major source of development aid and economic support for many regions in Africa, Central and South Pacific and Oceania in order to gain control of essential natural resources essential for China’s economic growth and expansion. Many of these ‘development’ packages create a multi-generation debt while opening these same counties to exploitation and industrial scale environmental disasters by Chinese companies that operate with impunity to prosecution or proper investigation.

It should never be forgotten that every year rulers are locking up to torture and/or murder the writers and journalists trying to expose the abuse and injustices against minorities and displaced peoples and even their own populations. The least we can do is be aware, be informed and make our government give voice to our protest.

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So, what are we to do?

Especially in the current pandemic crisis climate.

Do we look back or look forward?

When we look back on the coronavirus carnage, not longingly to go back to the way things were, but to learn, there’s some valuable insights for the taking.

However, when facing a crisis, it is helpful to forget the past, let it go, and move on.

Staying in the old will not allow us to be in the blessing of the new.

Even God’s Word encourages us to remember the past (so that we can see His hand

at work) and forget the past (because He has a better plan for us in the future).

It’s wisdom and maturity to look back with the right attitude. The past is never meant to be an anchor, but a sail.

However, the future is where plans are realised. It’s where the lessons of the past, and the confidence of the present is all worked together with God’s promises and presence to make a better life in the future.

The past, present, and future. God lives in all three at the same time! That qualifies Him to heal our past, help us in the present, and give hope for our future.

Stephen Whitwell, O2 Church.

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China attitudes ‘unfair’ Secession, subversion, terrorism, and collusion with foreign forces, we have legislation and laws to deal with these issues, in fact most if not all developed countries have these laws.

Spying and colluding with others again we in the

developed world carry out and participate in these acts as well, citing we are merely defending our country.

Competition and entrepreneurialism is hailed as the great economic builder in developed and developing countries.

When America started a trade war with China supported by its puppet Five Eyes spy ring - Australia, Canada, Britain and New Zealand - to stop

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China’s expansion in financial funding, technology and business innovation globally, it also contradicted their own laws, regulations and ideals as well as taking us all back to the cold war era.

America is known for posturing and threatening others that do not support its undemocratic bullying, and our government supports these actions.

I wonder if New Zealand had social dissent and violent protests to overthrow our political and legal way of life, whether we would be more tolerant and surrender peacefully. It appears to me we only want China to buy our produce and spend money here.

A very unfair attitude indeed and it will hurt us eventually.

R Stewart, Te Puke.

Ratepayers take notice WBOP Tauranga ratepayers you have a crisis regarding a portion of land on Matakana Island called Pane Pane Pt which was originally purchased under the Public Works Act 1923 by the then Tauranga Harbour Board. Namely for the reason to position marine shipping beacons there to guide ships into the Tauranga harbour.

Also, it was decided that these barren sand dunes required stabilising to stop the erosion and sand sliding into the main shipping lane to the Tauranga harbour.

Now also planted in pine trees to stabilise the sand and all this still being used today for what it was purchased for.

In 1989 the property was transferred to WBOP District Council - another public office - when a restructure programme was underway.

Matakana people are always wanting this land returned, but as per usual at no cost.

The law under the Public Works Act says that it should only be returned to whom it was purchased from or the descendants of, if it is not being used for what it was purchased for at market value price, but it is still being used for the purpose it was purchased for.

Remember if WBOP District Council gives this back to Matakana Maori as proposed [2017 GV $5.5million] your rates will possibly have to be increased to compensate for the loss of council income from this property.

Not to mention this property was purchased in 1923 under the Public Works Act so to give this property away is illegal under the law.

Ratepayers, it is in all your best interest to vote on this issue on the council website under the heading ‘Have your say’. https://haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz/panepane/ survey_tools/panepane C Humphreys, Katikati.

Use the footpath Several weeks ago your publication carried an article featuring Dawn Kiddie, Steve Morris and Iain Bibby riding bicycles between the traffic on Totara Street, Mount Maunganui.

The article was designed to justify the Tauranga City Council and LTSA’s stupid idea of creating a cycle lane on the road carriageway of Totara Street.

As a regular user of this road I am appalled at the dishonesty of the picture shown in the featured article.

There was no need for them to be on the road at all.

Your reporter would have seen the wide footpath on the eastern side of Totara Street running its full length. Cyclists, pedestrians and mobility scooters use it daily.

If it is not wide enough, as stated by Dawn Kiddie, it would be very simple to triple the path width as there is enough room to do this at a much lesser cost.

There are fewer 60 tonne trucks turning into

Pot debate What a disappointment to read Tommy Kapai Wilson’s support for decriminalisation of cannabis.

Tommy says education is the answer and he’s right.

The problem is the proven damage to young brains.

If we see small garden plots of cannabis in the future we can be sure that many more young brains will be damaged for life.

Many years ago at an after-match function a young Maori rugby player castigated me for my sympathetic attitude to weed. My middle class existence wasn’t threatened by it he said, but his was.

Decriminalisation will lead to pot plants by the millions, a complacent, compliant stoned electorate with no wish to accomplish anything, and I believe Maori will slip further behind the rest of society.

I write this in the hope that Tommy will think again, or at least respond, and keep the debate alive.

M Houlding, Mt Maunganui.

New winter holiday

Crown Maori Relations Minister Kelvin Davis is pushing for swapping Queens Birthday public holiday for Matariki (Maori New Year).

I would like to suggest it would be far better for New Zealand to swap Waitangi Day, February 6, for Matariki.

That would then provide all New Zealanders with two winter public holidays, which both could be linked to long weekends.

J Sherlock, Parkvale.

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the eastern side away from the wharf and its many business entrances.

One-third of the road is parks and council owned and roads leading in can be controlled by lights.

The footpath across the Harbour Bridge is multi-use as is the path running from Otumoetai Road to Maxwells Road Rail Bridge and both function very well.

Totara Street needs traffic to flow safely and any reduction to the road width would push traffic back all the way over the bridge daily and gridlock Hewletts Road. The exercise appears to want to satisfy a group of people who like to ride on Sunday for fitness.

Maybe your reporter could investigate the abandoned rail corridor that runs from Hewletts Road opposite Gull Service Station through to Triton Avenue which could become a cycle way with some pathing and fencing removing the cycles from the busiest section of Totara street altogether.

R Greig, Otumoetai.

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MUSICPLUS

By Winston Watusi

Blues, punk, swing - more august music Last week I started looking at live music in August. This week? More of the same.

I know I keep going on about it, but for someone who keeps a constant eye on the music scene in the Bay, seeing well-known acts returning is like welcoming old friends back, each one making life’s ‘new normal’ a little more comfortable and as things used to be.

So when I see names like Paul Ubana Jones, Albi And The Wolves and Kokomo back on the Eventfinda and Under The Radar listings it makes my heart sing a little. And more music is on the way.

Next Wednesday, August 12, is the monthly blues

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jam down at Jack Dusty’s Ale House in Bureta. These restarted almost immediately after we dropped a couple of lockdown levels and their popularity is a sign of welcome normality.

Last month’s bash saw a fantastic list of players there including Hurricane Eli - formerly the Grant Haua Trio, Craig Norman and Dexter, Kaos, Tracey McDonald and Friends, Richard Allen, Brownie Brown, Tim Armstrong, Wayne Melville, and Mike Kirk. There was also the hard-working house band, Chill Factor, of course. These nights, the second Wednesday of each month, are free to attend and kick off around 7pm.

across two Loser stages over 12 Loser hours. All Losers welcome...’

As you can see, they’ve gone all-in on the ‘loser’ theme, but behind this is a serious event with all proceeds going to Lifeline. Last year they raised $5000 so if I can do my little bit by giving the show some publicity in advance then I’m more than happy.

25 Bands

Things kick off at 1pm and there are, as mentioned, 25 bands. I don’t have space for a full list here but it includes excellent local acts Grown Downz and Threat.Meet.Protocol, who’ve now been around so long that they’re practically veterans. There’s also the band with about my favourite name in the country, Ayn Randy, and a unique outfit who have garnered much attention through their Trio return single-minded dedication to all And another sign that we’re things pizza, Diehards Of The reverting to ‘virus, what virus?’

Deep Dish. territory is the imminent return to But many bands are unknown to town of The Andrew London Trio. me so I enlisted concert organiser The Wellington swing group Slob Saget to offer a punt on have been frequent visitors over ‘must sees’. These are some of his the past few years in this and the recommendations... band’s previous incarnation Hot First up, Dick Move, who are Club Sandwich.

Auckland’s pavlova-eating rebuttal The core of the trio, Andrew to Aussie bogan punks Amyl And and his bass-playing, singing wife Andrew London Trio.

The Sniffers. Less bogan, more Kirsten, have had a particularly ‘Charlene’ Westie. Will make you dance until your limbs fall off. busy time in lockdown sending out a number – five I think at last Next, Contenders: 80s LA punk somehow re-imagined with a count – of concerts live from their Kapiti home and even writing contemporary Hamilton twang. Enough new wave/rock ‘n roll energy collaborative songs with an online audience. The shows are all to get the uninitiated initiated. kicking around the web, a mere Google away.

There’s also Unruly, featuring some of the elite musicians of Andrew and Kirsten, along with saxophonist/flautist/singer James Wellington’s fecund punk scene. With world weary members of Meth Tait Jamieson, are coming to the Quarry Park on Saturday, August Drinker, TVX, Bonecruncher, Fantails and so many more.

29, for an afternoon concert starting at 2pm. Tickets are $25 on the And lastly, another local act, Hardthrob, who Slob describes as” door or can be reserved by emailing Rosie: waharaurosie@gmail.com. “more cheese than your Mum’s macaroni. Tauranga homegrown But the biggest event happening this month is undoubtedly the heroes with a worrying obsession with 80s metal.” return, for the third year running, of Loserpalooza, which takes place All this for a good cause and a mere $40. What’s not to like? at Totara Street on Saturday, August 15, ‘featuring 25 Loser bands

Kokomo soon to break silent streak For five months during lockdown Kokomo didn’t play, the longest break in the band’s decades-long history. Now they’re back on the road...

While isolated, singer Derek Jacombs kept busy singing 50 songs in 50 days on Facebook. As a challenge each song was filmed wearing different clothes and a different hat.

There were Kokomo’s own songs, traditional blues, and Kiwi tunes by the likes of Mike Garner, The Windy City Strugglers and B-Side Band. There were also songs by Bob Dylan and Kris Kristofferson, and John Prine who died while NZ was in lockdown.

Kokomo’s ‘unplugged’ band are in Tauranga playing a special afternoon show of those Lockdown Songs at The Jam Factory on August 23. More details are available at: www.eventfinda.co.nz The songs are on the Kokomo YouTube channel -

www.youtube.com/KOKOMONewZealand - the audience get a 50-song ‘menu’, then 75 per cent of the songs are audience requests, every show unique!

The Weekend Sun has one double pass to see Kokomo play at The Jam Factory on August 23 for one lucky reader who can tell us how many songs Derek Jacombs posted to Facebook during lockdown.

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Tauranga eager to glam up with Dan Carter Dan Carter’s announcement as the special guest for this where they can dress to the nines and celebrate together.

Changes this year include new menus, added entertainment year’s Tauranga Gala Dinner seems to have struck a and extra production touches, so the event offers a complete chord – or kicked a winning drop goal. The topevening to enjoy together.

Each year a local charity is able to raise funds tiered VIP tables to the September 25 event Dan Carter will be a at the event via a charity auction. This year’s have all sold out and availability of the special guest at this year’s recipient will be The Graeme Dingle Tauranga Gala Dinner. next tiers of tables is diminishing by Foundation, a well-known charity which the day. works to grow youth efficacy, offers Organisers of the event, now in its eighth year, say demand is amazing, given the effects of the pandemic.

“A lot of our guests are local businesses buying tables to host staff and clients. We understand that this year for some of those businesses, they have to cut costs like this. So the fact we’ve sold out of VIP tables and the other tiers are going as well, that’s incredible testament to the strength of many Bay businesses and the outstanding support of this local event,” says Events Innovated director, Heath Ingham.

With many other large events cancelled due to the pandemic, the Gala Dinner is left standing as one of the only black-tie wine and dine events for groups and businesses to attend in the Bay of Plenty.

The event isn’t just for businesses. Many groups of friends attend for a night out with stars like Dan Carter

value-based programs in schools and provides mentorship programs in high schools.

The Tauranga Gala Dinner takes place on Friday, September 25, at Trustpower Arena. For bookings and information visit: www.taurangagaladinner.co.nz

The Weekend Sun has a double pass to the Tauranga Gala Dinner for one reader who can tell us how many years the gala has been running. Enter at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section by Tuesday, August 11.

Circus coming to Katikati

Tauranga Citizens Club

If you’ve been missing some awe in your life, never fear!

Zirka Circus is on its way here.

Zirka Circus is bringing the magic back to Katikati from August 14-16.

They‘ll be showcasing the world’s first 5D aquarium hologram alongside their usual circus antics with a brand new show, new acts and more amazement than ever.

It’s a show not to be missed, so make sure you get your tickets now!

For more information and to buy your tickets, visit: www.zirkacircus.com The Weekend Sun has three double passes to see Zirka Circus on August 14 from 7pm for three lucky readers who can tell us when Zirka Circus will be in Katikati.

Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, August 11.

JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) Sat 8th Shabang 7:30pm – 10:30pm Sun 9th Blaze & The Elvis Show 3pm – 6pm Wed 12th Tauranga Blues Jam 7pm – 10:30pm

MOUNT SOCIAL CLUB Sun 9th Latin Party from 10pm Thurs 13th Karaoke from 9pm

MT RSA Fri 7th Gerry Lee 7pm – 10:30pm Sat 8th Tribute to Jeff oroa 2:30pm – 10:30pm Sun 9th A Kind of Magic 4:30pm – 7:30pm

TOTARA STREET Fri 7th The Upbeats with MC Rolex 8pm, $40 Sat 8th Red Lounge Sessions, pop up party, amazing lineup 8pm – 1am, R18, $47

THE HOP HOUSE Sat 8th Hurricane Eli from 8pm

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Devilskin to paint the town red

Devilskin is excited to announce a New Zealand wide tour to support their chart-topping new album RED. With the lifting of crowd and venue restrictions, and due to massive demand, Devilskin will hit the road this August.

The response to the album has been

incredible right around the globe, with rave album reviews and fast additions to radio airplay at home and across the UK, Europe and US, Devilskin are amped to do what they do best - play live.

“We can’t wait to get amongst our good friends and celebrate RED, the music and the messages on this album are real and especially poignant. We are extremely proud of these songs and the

whole package of the album, but make no bones about it, this tour will be a party!” bassist Paul Martin says.

“Everyone’s lives have been affected

by COVID-19 to some degree, if anything, it’s made us appreciate our freedom and the simple joys of being with our friends to celebrate good times and good music. Let’s do that. I think we all need a party don’t we?”

With European tour dates on hold, the band is keen to treat their homeland to the live debut of RED. Announcing a string of New Zealand and Australian dates, Devilskin Catch Devilskin playing in Mount Maunganui on August 15. promise a blistering new live show to promote this monster of an album.

The Weekend Sun has one double Devilskin will be joined by special guests pass to see Devilskin for one Shepherds Reign at all shows. These rising stars lucky reader who can tell us what from South Auckland have amassed international Devilskin’s latest album is called. acclaim with their latest single Le Manu.

Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz Devilskin will play at the Stadium Lounge in under the competition section.

Mount Maunganui on Saturday, August 15.

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Triumphant symphonia reunion The Bay of Plenty’s community orchestra performs its ‘Triumph and Tribulation’ concert on August 15 at Holy Trinity Church and is delighted to be joined by two special past players who have returned home while COVID-19 rages overseas.

Alejandro Larumbe. Now living in Michigan, Amelia and Alejandro are passionate teachers and performers and have initiated various international chamber music programmes, including collaborating with Charlotte in the Harikoa quartet.

The friends have reunited in Tauranga and the Symphonia is very happy to have them back in the orchestra, this time under the baton of their old classmate.

‘Triumph and Tribulation’ Violinist Amelia Taylor and features a short appearance by cellist Charlotte Ketel played Youth Philharmonic Tauranga with Bay of Plenty Symphonia as well as award-winning during their school days, before trombonist, Joe Thomas, in continuing performance studies at Grondahl’s exciting trombone University of Waikato. concerto. The programme There they met cellist Tim celebrates victory over hardship Carpenter, who has since become and sadness, progressing from a sought after conductor and will Sibelius’s well-loved Valse Triste direct this concert. and Kenneth Young’s Douce Charlotte’s Masters’ studies took Tristesse to the cheerful finale of her to Germany, where she has Poulenc’s Sinfonietta. made a name for herself playing ‘Triumph and Tribulation’ will and touring with professional be performed at Holy Trinity ensembles such as the Berlin Church on Devonport Rd on Philharmonic Film Orchestra.

Reunited for BOP Symphonia’s concert August 15 from 2.30pm.

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THE WEEKEND SUN

Saturday 8 August

TePuke Country Music Club Sat

Adoptees Group Meeting Adoptees only. 1260A Cameron Rd, just before Caltex. 7pm. Look for Osteo billboard. Rear unit. All adoptees welcome. Chat, coffee, tea.

Bay Network Singles Club Social club for over fifties. Ph Maureen 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 599965-041. Joel van Ameringen 021 768 043 BethEl.org.nz BOP Tall People Club People taller than 5’’8 (178cm) who live in BOP please join our new social club & Facebook group.

Ph 0210 226 2619 Genealogy Informal Group What have your ancestors been up to? Who were they? 1:30pm Brain Watkins House, 233 Cameron Rd. Visitors welcome. Janet 576 8835 evenings Jigsaw Library 10am-12. Variety of 500 puzzles. Hire Charge: 50c under 1000pcs, $1 for 1000+pcs. St Stephens Jigsaw Library, cnr Highmore & Brookfield Tce Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm Katikati Lions Moggies Market 8am12. Memorial Hall, Main Rd Katikati. Crafts, plants, veges, books & more. Ph Alan 027 279 1096 or Sharon 022 318 0196 Katikati Tramping Club Tramp to Pivot Rock. Ph Gail 027 759 1084 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 Mount Country Music 1-4pm Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Main Rd, Mt. Mostly country, good backing band. Ph Dick 027 493 8458

Papamoa Radio Control Yachts DF65s sailing daily, pond behind Monterey key 1-3pm. All welcome. Ph Dusty 021 076 1252 Tauranga Careers Expo Uni, trades,

retraining? Find your pathway to your future. 10am-2pm, Durham St, Downtown Tauranga. Free entry. All info at www.canvascareers.co.nz Tauranga Farmers Market 7:45am12 at Tauranga Primary School. Rain, hail or shine.

Direct from the producers, fresh regional produce & artisan foods.

Tauranga Theatre Organ Society Baycourt at 1pm. Hear & play the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. All welcome, no charge. Ph 552 0243 Tauranga Social Dance Club at Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. 7-10pm. Sequence dancing supper, raffles. Entry $7. Ph Jan 576 3455

15th Aug AGM 11:30am, followed by country music day 1-4pm, Te Puke Citz & RSA Club.

Please note change of day!

Ph Gayle 5738255 Te Puke Scottish Society Monthly dance, Pioneer Room, Memorial Hall, Te Puke, Sunday 16th Aug, 1-5pm. Great music, meet others, raffles, afternoon tea.

Entry $7. Ph Valerie 573 7093 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

Sunday 9 August A Course In Miracles A nondenomi-

national teaching aimed at bringing personal peace through forgiveness. Why is forgiveness the key to happiness? How to truly forgive. RSVP Txt 0210 274 2502

Art In The Park Original art for sale.

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

Bible Seminar 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St. Title: The healing of the paralyzed man, lessons for us. 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

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

Enjoy Travel Safe travel & homehosting NZ & worldwide. Melbourne, Noumea 2021. Meet twice-monthly. friendshipforce.org.nz or Barbara 027 315 1136, Jonathan 572 2091 Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet 9-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet.nz

Mah Jong Te Puke Sun & Thurs

12:45-4pm, Lyceum Rooms, 8 Palmer Ct. All players welcome. Beginners session available. Ph 027 430 6383

Messy Church Join us for fun activities, faith exploration, celebration time. Meal provided. 4-6pm at St John’s Anglican Church, 94 Bureta Rd

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 Invite you to meet, to explore

your spiritual journey. Silent worship, refreshments & conversation. 10am NW cnr Cameron Rd & Elizabeth St. All welcome. Ph 543 3101 www.quakers.nz

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 Soul Food Relax, unwind, reflect, refresh, enjoy! Share in a selection of sacred & inspirational writings & music from around the world. Ph 543 0434 Taize @ St. Georges Join us for contemplative service using the music of the Taize Community. 7pm, 1 Church St. https://www.stgeorgesgatepa.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/GatePaAnglican/ Tauranga Country Music Club 1pm, Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. All welcome.

Members a plate please.

Ph Merv 571 6716

Tauranga Spiritual Growth Centre Join our spiritual community & grow your knowledge. 14 Norris St, $5 entry, 7pm start. Ph Tim 022 306 8200

Monday 10 August

Active Adults Senior Fitness Fun exercise class to music to improve your strength, cardio & flexibility. 9-10am Mt Bible Chapel, Monowai St, Arataki. Ph Lynda 029 230 0162 Adult Social Ballroom/Latin Dance

Free introductory beginner dance lesson 7:30pm, Club Mt. Maunganui. Partner not necessary, just come along. www. udance2.co.nz or ph Dean 021 230 3187 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Arataki Omanu Scout Group Meets at May St Scout Hall: Keas (5-7yrs) 4:30-5:30pm, Cubs (8-10yrs) 6-7:30pm, Scouts (11-13yrs) 6-8pm, Venturers (1417yrs) 6-8pm. Ph 021 441 834 or email aratakiomanu@group.scouts.nz Argentine Tango in Tauranga Beginner course starting soon!

More men required for the Sunday free introduction class.

Register with Denise 020 4006 1340 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 Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St, beside Blake Park. Mon, Wed, Sat at 9:15am for 9:30am start.

Visitors & new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232 Badminton Club - Tauranga Aquinas College, 7-9pm. Members/casual players welcome. Fun, fitness or competitive.

Club racquets available. $8 cash. Ph/ 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, Bethlehem Birthing Centre.

All parents, caregivers & under 2s welcome.

Morning tea provided. Ph 07 549 4522 Cherrywood Probus Tga Citizens Club 13th Ave 10am. Come along for fun fellowship & friendship. Visitors very welcome. Ph Pam 578 3757 Chess At Mount Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Ph Helmut 027 414 7254 Chess In The Afternoon 1:15-4:15pm, Hillier Ctr, 31 Gloucester Rd. Exercise your brain with this fascinating game. $4/session. Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342 Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch DropIn Clinic, 174 11th Ave, Tauranga.

10am-12pm, no appointment needed.

For info, education & support for anyone (& their families) living with diabetes. Ph 07 5713422

ESOL Christian Conversation Classes

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

Greerton Garden Club at St James church hall, 70 Pooles Rd, Greerton, 1pm.Visitors welcome. Ph 577 9749 Greerton Senior Citizens AGM AGM at 10am at GSC Hall, 33 Maitland St. All welcome.

Indoor Bowling St Columba Church hall, Cherrywood. 6:45pm. $10 annual subs, $2/night. Everyone/all levels welcome. Ph Paul 576 6324 Indoor Bowls At Mt Maunganui RSA. Join our friendly group Mon & Thur. Names in by 6:30, play starts 7pm. All welcome. Ph Diane 575 3480 Keep On Your Feet 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 10:3011:20am at Greerton Village Community Hall. Ph Lynda 029 230 0162 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 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 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

Struggling With Debt?

Free help to anyone in need, through a debt counselling team. We offer a sustainable solution & hope. Ph free 0508 227 111 www.capnz.org 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 Bird Club at Matua Hall, 7:30pm for informative presentations, sales table, conviviality, bird talk & a delicious supper.

Tauranga City Brass Practises at band hall, 10 Yatton St, Greerton, 7pm-9pm.

Brass musicians, percussionists are all welcome. Ph Jeremy 021 132 3341 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Monday 9.30am & 2nd/4th Thursdays 7pm. Learning new skills, join our knitting, crochet, spinning, felting, dyeing & weaving group. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191 Tauranga RocknRoll Club Lessons & social dancing @ Mt Senior Citizens Club, 345 Maunganui Rd. Ph Rana 027 699 5571 or view our facebook page

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.

Tauranga Vision Friendship Club For retired women & men. Meetings at Citizens Club 4th Monday 10am. Speaker, outings, activities, friendship, fellowship & fun. Ph Bryan 027 813 5426 Truth Seekers Life, energy & transformation. Learn ways to help navigate thru these unprecedented times, 6:50pm for 7pm start, $10 entry. Ph Julie 029 982 8882

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting 7:30pm St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Altrusa International Of Tauranga

International Service Organisation organise service projects. Matua Bowling Club 5:45 for 6pm dinner. Ph Pam 027 253 7562

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THE WEEKEND SUN available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Margaret 575 9792

Beginners Exercise For Seniors

Strength, balance & falls prevention focus. Welcome Bay Community Church, 340 Welcome Bay Rd. 9:30am. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437

Bored? Try Boules

Boules at at Bayfair, Russley Dr 12:45pm Tues & Thurs. Bayfair Petanque Club, a friendly & social club. Equipment available. Txt/Ph Alf 021 157 9282 Divorce Care Course Going through separation or divorce? Join a 12 week support group, 7:30pm. C3 City Church. Registration essential. Ph Kathryn 027 737 3172 Fitness Fun Get that body feeling good doing some cardio, weights, balance, floor work & dance at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd. 9:30-10:30am. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448 Golf Croquet 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 Harmony A Plenty Do you like to sing? Sing Barbershop with us. Have fun (& supper), we’ll teach you. Bethlehem church 7pm. Ph Gordon 576 5008 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

Keep On Your Feet

10:30am-11:30am, Katikati Catholic Church hall, 89 Beach Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617 Mount Morning Badminton 9:30-12 Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets

Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls

Meet 6:30 for 7pm start at Omokoroa Settler’s Hall. Equipment & supper provided. Please wear smooth sole shoes. All welcome. Ph Anne 027 430 4876 Otumoetai Walking Group Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Danny 576 6480 Petanque At Club Mt Maunganui, Kawaka St every Tues & Sat, 1pm.

Boules & coaching available.

Ph/txt Maryan 022 070 8200 petanquetauranga@gmail.com Saintly Shakers Preschool Music Group Tuesdays 10am-11:30 St Peter’s, 15 Victoria Rd, Mt & Thursdays 10am-11:30am St Mary’s, Girven Rd, Bayfair. $3/ session. Morning tea included.

Scrabble Come stretch your brain with words & strategy for the win. Tga Citz Club 9:20am. 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 3:30pm6pm. Lesley 929 7295

South City Indoor Bowls Greerton

Hall, 7:30pm Box Drawn pairs. Black Cup

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Model Railway Club

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

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Have fun, keep fit. Tues & Thurs 9-11:30am QE2 Youth Ctr, 71 11th Ave. Visitors $6. Racquets available.

Melissa 027 307 6800 or Bob 027 478 6282

Tauranga Samba Drumming Band Brazilian style drumming.

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

Tauranga Target Rifle Club New

shooters welcome. Gear, coaching is provided to get you started in this Olympic sport. 7pm Legion Hall, Elizabeth St Tauranga Toastmasters at Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard Building, 72 Keith Allen Dr, Sulphur Pt, 7:15pm.

Welcome Bay Strength Balance Low impact strength &

balance exercise class to music, suitable for seniors. Falls prevention focus.

11am Welcome Bay Hall. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437 Western BOP Ostomy Society AGM at Raft Coffee Lounge, 10:30am. All Ostomate & caregivers welcome. Ph Dian 543 0598 or Richard 73 7443 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 12 August 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 gayehemsley@gmail.com Afternoon Indoor Bowls Mt Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Wed & Fri, names in 12:45pm. New members needed, beginners welcome. $3 entry.

Afternoon tea. Ph 575 4650

Age Concern Walking Group Meet at 10am

Nautilus Carpark. Lunch @ Nautilus Cafe

Aglow Mt Maunganui Guest Speaker, Janet Johansen.

Releasing the Fire of the Father’s love.

7pm, Mt Baptist Church, 66 Ranch Rd, Mt. Ph Sharron 027 354 1060 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting at 10am every 1st/3rd Wed each month. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. Ph 0800 229 6757

Arabian Spice Beginners &

Horoscopes ARIES: This is a prime time for expressing what is in your heart.

Romance is on the upswing. Avoid making casual promises unless you are prepared to follow through completely.

LIBRA: A long awaited message arrives now. Although you may feel forced into making a decision, hold out for more time if you can. New directions are featured in your career.

TAURUS: Combined efforts can bring important results by the end of the week. This week there will be opportunities for expanding your social circle. Travel plans may be undergoing last minute changes.

SCORPIO: Health and fitness programmes are highlighted. Harmony is restored in domestic matters, thanks largely to your willingness to compromise. Careful budgeting is essential if planning a trip.

GEMINI: Your are an ingenious Gemini and you are in a creative mood. This is a good time for embarking on a new hobby.

Finances do not run as smoothly as you would like. Avoid impulsive buying this week.

SAGITTARIUS: Coincidences are scattered through the week and your intuitive abilities are stronger.

Education and travel are spotlighted and should combine well. Follow ups are important in fiscal matters.

CANCER: New relationships, especially of a platonic nature are highlighted this week. In money matters you are very shrewd. Career options require a very thorough review.

CAPRICORN: Intellectual activities are in the spotlight. This is an outstanding week for planning an academic project.

A relative is supportive of your plans.

Mechanical tasks require prompt attention.

LEO: This will be a great week for meeting people from other countries.

Your career related ideas prove winners - but be sure you receive the credit you are due. A romantic misunderstanding is cleared up.

VIRGO: You may be acquiring a long sought after item. This is an important week for discoveries. Travel is also accented, though some mix-ups may be unavoidable.

AQUARIUS: Clear your plate of odds and ends before starting an important project. A family dispute may expand out of proportion. Make an all out effort to keep the peace. Don’t neglect a health regime.

PISCES: Ease career tensions as quickly and as effectively as you can.

Team-work is all important at this time.

Romance accents its whimsical side.

Family endeavours should bring a little satisfaction.

Your birthday You have the gift of the gab, being witty, clever and able to make people laugh. Change appeals to you, sometimes for its own sake. Stability is the key. Giving your all to a this week project or a relationship should bring significant results.

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

Beginner Social Dance Class Adults, 26 Aug 7pm,

Maungatapu School Hall, 164 Maungatapu Rd. Just come along on the night to enrol. Ph 027 322 1786 Bible Study Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd 7pm. Studying the Book of Hebrews. Ph Julie 552 4068

Bowls Tauranga South

Play bowls! Flat shoes required. Free bowls & coaching provided while you learn. Ph 578 6881

Bromeliad Club Meeting

12:30-2:30 at Yacht club, Sulphur Pt. Speaker Graeme Barclay, president BSNZ. Plant of the month, Striped Neoregelias. Good sales table. Visitors welcome.

Cards Cribbage 12:45 at RSA Greerton. Friendly club. New members very welcome. Ph Jill 021 160 6143

Community Tai Chi

Bethlehem Hall 1pm during school terms.

Tai Chi AATC form.

Structured program suitable for everyone. Keep on Your Feet Qualified Instructor.

Trish 021 482 842

Fernland Spa Water Exercise Gentle

exercise in the warm water. Suitable for Joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from illness or injury. Good for strength, coordination & balance. Jennifer 571 1411 Fitness League NZ Exercise, movement, dance, focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & fexibility, suitable for all ages & abilities. Katikati Memorial Hall, 10am. Ph Pam 021 117 7170 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Box Drawn 9 Bowls Triples 7:30pm. Names in book. Pratt Trophy.

Healing Rooms Come, experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Graced Oppshop 11th Ave & Christopher St, upstairs 1-3pm. All welcome. www. healingrooms.co.nz 021 213 8875 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm Mah Jong Citizens Club, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. 1230-1600. Play commences about 1245. Beginners welcome but please call or text first. Ph 022 608 2445 McLaren Falls Park Trees BOP Tree Society, Wed afternoons. Planting, identification & GPS plotting location, nursery work with trees. Chris 027 918 0589 or Stephen 07 544 4733 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 Tauranga Floral Art Group Monthly meeting, competition & workshops. Baptist Church Hall, Tauranga. 9:30am. New members welcome. Ph Sue 021 121 4928 Te Puke Senior Citizens Cards, 500, scrabble, rummy kub crib Friday 1-3pm.

Boliva Wednesday 1pm-4pm Lyceum Club, Palmer Crt. $3 afternoon tea supplied. Ph Brian 07 573 8465 or Doreen 07 573 8867

Thursday 13 August

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 Meeting Adoptees only.

1260A Cameron Rd, just before Caltex.

7pm. Look for Osteo billboard. Rear unit.

All adoptees welcome. Chat, coffee, tea.

Avenues Senior Citizens Fitness 12:301:30pm low impact strength & balance exercise class to music, suitable for all ages & abilities. Falls prevention focus. Qualified instructor 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 Social, fun bowling for persons 55+. Just $12 for 3 games. 9:30am, Ten Pin Tauranga, 135 13th Ave. All welcome. Ph Rob 022 638 1022 Fitness League Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility, 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 A-cappella Chorus

Do you love to sing? Come join us 6:45pm Wesley Hall, 100 13th Ave.Enjoy 4-part harmony & friendship. Ph Bernice 576 4848, Facebook Keynotes Inc.

Kickstart Toastmasters Meeting Improve your public speaking, listening & leadership skills. 7am, Alimento Cafe, 74 1st Ave. Firsttimers free, no pressure to speak

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 Herb Society Meeting

Workshop: ‘Making pesto with a difference’ (using weeds among others) with Robyn Campbell, Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 7-9pm. Non-members $3. Fun night.

Everybody welcome.

Te Puke Garden Club Reconvenes 17th Sept with a potluck lunch, 12pm at Bridge Club, thereafter 3rd Thurs in month @ 1:15pm. Ph 573 5051 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 14 August 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. 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/ Community Playgroup Come along &

enjoy some playtime at the Te Puke Toy Library & a coffee on us. 10-12. Gold coin donation.

Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch Type 1

Diabetes adults coffee & chat. 10am, The Atrium Cafe, 252 Otumoetai Rd. Ph 07 571 3422

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. Thurs 9:30-10am.

Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd

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Stewart Island, 27th March 2021, $3895pp. Plus many more for 2021, sign up now to secure a place. 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. 27th Nov-1st Dec 2020, 5 Days Whanganui River & Heritage Homes Tour.

2. 22nd-27th Dec 2020, 6 Days Christmas in the Golden Coast of Gisborne. 3. 22nd-27th Dec 2020, 6 Days Christmas in Sunny Hawkes Bay. 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 www.no8tours.co.nz, to view and book all our tours. #ZEALANDIERTOURS 11th Aug, Meet the Sculptors. Let’s go behind the scenes and meet 2x 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. 16th Aug, Scenic Road Trip. Kopu-Hikuai + Lunch at Grand Mercure Pauanui. Let’s hear the stories as we travel over this iconic piece of roading that opened in 1967. 19th Aug, Garden Centre Visit & Expert Speaker. Find out all those answers from roses to palms and everything in between. 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

public notices

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Contact Todd Contact Simon

07 542 0505 Contact Todd todd.mullerMP@parliament.govt.nz 07 542 0505 todd.mullerMP@parliament.govt.nz

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