The Weekend Sun - 14 August 2020

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Tauranga face mask makers have been inundated with new orders this week after the region’s jump to Alert Level 2.

Bernina Sewing Store on Cameron Road was forced to stop taking on new work after processing more than 1500 orders on Wednesday alone.

Store co-owner Robyn Kurd says it has been all go this week, having to get extra staff in to help produce masks at a rapid pace.

“We have stopped orders until next week so we can fulfil the 1500 orders. We will start taking orders again on Monday,” she says.

They have also sold thousands of metres of fabric and elastic to people who are making their own masks.

And they are not the only face mask makers to be flooded with orders.

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wouldn’t match any of my boat shoes. I mean we need to get into the subject.

It’s time the city rallied in support of Tauranga’s finest icon – The Pink Dress.

Worn by (then mayoress) Mary Dillon during the 1983 royal visit of (then breathing) Princess Diana to Tauranga and the opening of (then adequate) Baycourt, the pink dress is one of many prized items in the collection of Tauranga’s (not breathing either) museum.

Lately, it’s quite distressing to read that Mary’s dress has been at the centre of a lot of filthy politicking, and some people, clearly lacking any dignity or respect, have dared to question its importance in the annals of Tauranga’s history.

How dare they. Tasteless individuals with no sense of heritage, pride or socially acceptable hemlines. Crass comments about the importance of The Pink Dress could only come from those lacking moral fibre, no sense of community and awful colour coordination. They probably wear brown shoes with grey suits and socks that don’t match. They would be the same sort of people who place more priority on

Heritage symbols

The Pink Dress rates right up there with the great symbols of the region’s heritage. It should take pride of place alongside those iconic items of famous Bay of Plenty notables: Bob Owens’ first forklift; the cat gut from Susan Devoy’s world championship winning squash racquet; Humpty Dumpty’s original, dangerously high and politically incorrect Memorial Park wall; the last barnacle from a Faulkner’s Ferry; Hori BOP’s bathroom scales; a certain Mercedes Benz driven by a certain prominent citizen which careered off a certain boat ramp into the harbour; and former Tauranga Primary School student and Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O’Brien’s collection of fishnet stockings.

International status

On the international scene, The Pink Dress rivals the best the world has to offer. It has more class than the white dress of that tart, Marilyn Monroe. Plus, our pink number doesn’t blow up in unpredictable wind conditions, is a safer colour on pedestrian crossings and accessorises well with pearls and a nice bag.

The Pink Dress is in a much better state of preservation than the grubby

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old Shroud of Turin and certainly less questionable in its authenticity. It is much easier to display than the Imelda Marcos shoe collection. Our pink dress has fewer stains than Monica Lewinsky’s infamous blue dress and smells better; thankfully Mary doesn’t smoke cigars. And it is certainly more tasteful than Borat’s mankini and I would say, a tad warmer.

The Pink Dress could possibly even be matched by the infamous pink cardie of Mrs Lange.

My only regret is that The Pink Dress could not have been displayed in the new Tauranga Art Gallery when the seethrough glass floor was still operational, so we could have viewed the marvellous garment from every perspective.

Bay day

We need a public holiday declared in the Bay of Plenty, one day each year when we celebrate the region’s unique heritage, with the iconic skirt as the symbolic centrepiece. And since last weekend’s And since Auckland Anniversary Auckland Anniversary is such a waste of is such a waste of time for of anyone south of the time for anyone south the Bombays, Bombays, from I vote we breakI vote from we thebreak shackles of the shackles Jafadom and nominate that holiday be of Jafadom and nominate that holiday be renamed as Bay of Plenty independence renamed as Bay of Plenty independence day: day: ‘PinkDress DressDay” Day’ will “Pink will be be ininhonour honourofof Mary Mary Dillon and the many other fine civic Dillon and the many other fine civic leaders leaders who have blazed a trail across the who all have a trail across the region, all region, theblazed time adhering to a sensible the time adhering to a sensible and impecand impeccably tasteful sense of fashion. cably tasteful sense of fashion.

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Little sleep for mask makers

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Bernina Staff whip up another batch of face masks as orders roll in by the thousands. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Robyn has been so busy, she’s only been stopping for a few hours sleep.

“Last night (Tuesday night) I finished at 11pm, and I started again at 4am this morning.

“If I have a few hours’ sleep I just wake up and start sewing.

“I am running on empty, but lots of coffee is the secret,” Karen says.

Face masks range in price from $6 to $10 and the wait time for one is a week.

Lanaco filters are also selling like hotcakes. Filters are used within fabric masks as extra protection.

Robyn says they are only ordering elastic and fabric from New Zealand suppliers.

Since the country first went into lockdown in March, the store has sold more than 3000 masks.

Initially, she received mass orders of 600 masks from the local kiwifruit industry.

Bernina Sewing Centre staff members worked seven days a week throughout lockdown and it hasn’t really slowed down since.

Demand increased again when the Ministry of Health advised all households to add sufficient masks to their emergency on August 6.

It is a similar story for Mount Alterations in Mount Maunganui, which took about 500 orders for masks on Wednesday.

Employee Sara Marks says by 11.30am they had taken 400 orders and the wait time for a mask is about three days.

Sara expects the team will be working flat out over the weekend to fulfil orders.

Local not-for-profit, Masks for Tauranga, took to Facebook on Wednesday saying they are sold out of face masks.

They are warning customers to expect delays.

The organisation donates one mask to a local charity in need for every mask sold.

So far they have donated to charities including the Woman’s Refuge, The Salvation Army, Huria Marae Kai Aroha and Awhina House.

Amcal Mount Pharmacy employee Charmain Capon says they have seen an “insane amount” of mask request since the move to Level 2.

“People were walking in the door - and ringing straight from when we opened at 8am, putting in their order for masks.”

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Marae issues

The Tauranga City Council has agreed to work with the Bay of plenty Regional Council to explore the possibility of a future managed retreat of polluting industries from the Hewletts Road industrial area in Mount Maunganui.

The Whareroa Marae community has called for a cross-agency approach to deal with air quality impacts and other issues arising from industrial activities in its neighbourhood.

Both councils have been working with government agencies including WorkSafe, Toi Te Ora, the Ministry for the Environment, and the Whareroa community, to consider a number of issues stemming from the close proximity of industry to the marae’s longstanding kainga (village) residential activities.

Busy hospitals

Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals have been at full capacity after an ‘unprecedented’ amount of patients were admitted with a range of winter illnesses.

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board issued a notice on Monday saying both Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals will be ‘extremely busy’ with a high number of patients arriving for treatment.

They took to Facebook this week asking people that were unwell with non-life-threatening conditions to phone their GP before going to the hospital.

Dr Hugh Lees says the reasons for this unprecedented demand was the cumulative effect of patients presenting with a wide range of winter illnesses.

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Entries close on Friday, September 5, with judging day on Wednesday, October 21.

Medicinal cannabis

BOP medical cannabis firm Eqalis Pharmaceuticals Limited has this week received one of the country’s first commercial licences.

The commercial licence will enable Eqalis Pharmaceuticals to proceed with plans to develop a range of high quality cannabis-based medicines for the New Zealand market.

Since the legalisation of medicinal cannabis in New Zealand in March this year, Eqalis Pharmaceuticals is one of only a handful of companies to meet the stringent requirements to hold a commercial licence.

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Electric ferries proposed Private ferries like these two already operate in Tauranga Harbour but consideration is being given to a faster, more frequent public commuter service. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Tauranga City Council is considering backing a ferry service between Omokoroa, Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.

Last Friday Tauranga City Councillors John Robson and Heidi Hughes and Deputy Mayor Tina Salisbury took a trip to Auckland to check out the ferry service there.

“There’s some exciting opportunities with a New Zealand company who are prototyping an electric ferry,” says Hughes on her Facebook page.

Mayor Tenby Powell says that when he started as mayor he asked where the ferry service that used to run between the Mount and Tauranga went to.

“I was delighted to discover that Priority One, our economic development agency, had been working on its re-establishment,” says Powell, posting to his Facebook page on Tuesday.

“Long story short, we suggested they put their foot down on what we believe is, a very important commuter transport and tourism project.”

Priority One’s business partnership

manager Mark Irving declined to comment on the recent comments from councillors and the mayor, however in an article on its website he writes that the ferry service is a logical solution to help ease congestion.

“The Western Bay of Plenty has a congested transport system, exacerbated by low utilisation of public transport, a dependency on single occupancy vehicles, congested freight networks and major physical constraints to the development of roading and public transport infrastructure,” says Irving.

“A commercially viable ferry service appears a logical solution to help move commuters efficiently between highly populated, isolated areas such as Omokoroa and Mount Maunganui which also enjoy proximity to Tauranga Harbour.”

An update provided by the Mayor this week on the outcomes of the meetings that were held include that Priority One have determined that a service would be able to operate within Tauranga harbour with a reasonable schedule (30/45 mins peak), operating between Omokoroa, Tauranga and Salisbury wharf.

“Four vessels would be needed, they would need [to] be high speed but low wake/wash

to preserve the environment,” says Powell.

“Servicing via the Marine Precinct is an important part of this project and will create circa 150 jobs - some 80 of which will be employed as ferry service ops/admin staff, with about 70 more employed in engineering, service and support roles.

“Not to mention local tourism.”

Powell says there is the possibility of using leased vessels in the short term, with availability being dependent on timing.

“The Mount to Tauranga, as a first step, is being modelled at present,” says Powell.

“Meetings have been held with staff from all three councils and NZTA. Clearly an NZTA subsidy will be pursued and Government are excited by this project.

“Floating / land based infrastructure is usable but all wharves are in need of upgrades. Alternative fuel sources are in play – electric and possibly hydrogen.

The electric option is very exciting and modelling shows this will work with a quick recharging capability during stops.”

The mayor says “this is a high level overall to bring you up to date on this work-stream and get your feedback and ideas”.

“The devil will be in the RMA and funding detail.”

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Heart of Te Puke stops beating

Te Puke Centre Charitable Trust chairperson Karen Summerhays talks about the struggle to create and retain a community asset.

A community centre known as ‘the heart of Te Puke’ will soon be forced to close after falling into financial hardship.

Te Manawa - The Te Puke Centre opened last year, with NZ Post functions, after Kiwibank closed.

But 2020 has been tough with COVID-19, and trustees haven’t received enough funding to secure a long-term lease on 81 Jellicoe Street.

The centre is set to shut in October this year.

Te Puke Centre Charitable Trust chairperson Karen Summerhays says the team are devastated.

“It was the heart of the town and we really believed we could be that because everybody uses the post office. The biggest shame of the whole thing is that we have lost this activated space,” says Karen.

The trust initially received start-up funding from the Western Bay of Plenty District Council and the Te Puke Community Board.

After one year of operation, they planned to sign a long-term lease for the building.

But lockdown interrupted their quest for funding.

Philanthropy, councils and government departments were concentrating their support on relieving established needs such as food, work and housing rather than aspirational projects such as this, says a

written statement issued by the trust.

Karen says they didn’t want to ask the Te Puke community for donations amid Alert Level 4.

Trustee Jenny Wotten says all they ever wanted for Te Puke was what other towns take for granted.

Karen describes the centre as a “bumping station” where people are encouraged to linger around longer and catch up with others.

Along with the postal service, the trust’s vision was to provide information services, run collaborative community projects, create a co-working environment and allow social agencies to operate out of the space.

Before lockdown, the building was being used four to five times a week as a meeting space and Community Patrol was based there.

“We are Te Puke proud – we have so much going for us, but we never celebrate it.

“We have so many old stories to tell.

“This will all get lost when we close – and we are devastated we aren’t able to bring it across the line.”

Karen says the town has a lack of social infrastructure compared to other towns in the Bay of Plenty.

“Te Puke has very few public facilities. We are just put into the backwaters.”

A NZ Post spokesperson says they are looking for a new postal services agency operator in Te Puke.

Karen says the trust will continue.

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Shoppers shelve bad habits People are being reminded to “stay calm and shop normal” following news of the new COVID-19 alert levels.

There were reports of queues outside some local supermarkets on Wednesday.

Pak’nSave Cameron Road was busy but orderly when The Weekend Sun visited just before midday with people stocking up on essential items like toilet rolls, eggs and bread.

The car park was busy with some opting to park on the grass verge outside the supermarket.

One shopper says he was there to load

up with products that are on special because he was worried the good deals would be few and far between if there was another lockdown.

“That’s the only gear I’m buying, because if they do lock us down, it’s OK.” He described the atmosphere inside as being really friendly with no problems or dramas.

“They’re really helpful inside.”

He was hoping New Zealand wouldn’t go into lockdown but believed things may play out like last time.

“Yeah, the last time they locked us down after community transmission, so it’s going to happen again. We’re still going to live as normal. I’m one of

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the fortunate ones. I can still work. I’m part of the essential services.”

However, most people, like shopper Asa Porter, carried just one or two shopping bags.

“A lot of people are buying a lot of stuff.

“I just buy for today or tomorrow. I don’t stockpile like other people. We don’t have to do that. There is a lot of stock there for everyone. Everyone is really friendly and nice to each other.”

A small number of mainly elderly people were wearing masks and most people were practising social distancing.

Regular, Graham Bendrey and his wife live in Katikati and shop at Pak’nSave once a week.

“No one’s rushing [inside the supermarket]. In Katikati they’re right around the building. Oh yeah, people are crazy.”

He says the staff at the Pak’nSave are doing a great job.

Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell says the move to Level 2 is “really very disappointing”, but not unexpected.

He urges people to follow government guidelines and not to panic-buy at supermarkets.

“Please don’t panic-buy. We have been here before and we know we don’t need to rush out and buy anything. The supermarkets will remain well stocked. Be calm about it.

“It’s really important we maintain the disciplines we know worked really well last time. Keep a two metre physical distance, wear a mask, if you’re sick stay home and wash your hands.”

Retail NZ chief executive Greg Harford says a further

Shopper Asa Porter exits the Pak’nSave on Cameron Rd. Photo: Daniel Hines

lockdown has the potential to be catastrophic for struggling businesses but there is no need for people to panic buy.

“Essential services such as supermarkets will remain open. Retail NZ is calling for everyone to stay calm and shop normal.”

He hoped the new lockdown will be lifted quickly once the full situation is known and managed.

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An Olympic Pride Event planned to take place in Tauranga this weekend is being postponed.

Mainstreet Tauranga and the Tauranga City Council had planned to host an Olympic display and mini Olympics open day at Masonic Park on Saturday, to mark the 100th anniversary of the first time the New Zealand

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Olympic Team proudly wore the silver fern on their uniforms when they attended the Antwerp Olympic Games in 1920.

With the recent change in COVID levels, Mainstreet Tauranga has decided to postpone this Saturday’s Olympic Pride Event.

Sally Cooke says the decision has

been made in order to comply with Government and MoH regulations.

“Our community’s health and safety is paramount and given the uncertainty we are now in regarding changing COVID Levels it is the right thing to do.”

Sally says event if we stay at Level 2, it is better to err on the side of caution.

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Diving into the car pool

More plastics to be phased out Following the success of the phase out of single-use plastic shopping bags, the Government now has plans to phase out more single-use and problem plastics to reduce waste and protect the environment says associate Minister for the Environment Eugenie Sage.

The proposals are to phase-out some hard-to-recycle PVC and polystyrene

packaging and oxo-degradable plastic products, and seven single-use plastic items, including plastic straws, drink stirrers, produce bags, tableware (such as plastic plates, bowls, cutlery) and non-compostable fruit stickers.

These proposals are part of a consultation document ‘Reducing the impact of plastic on our environment’ launched on Wednesday.

Justin Coleman and Rachel Read take the rush out of rush hour with their KaPai Carpool initiative.

Photo: Daniel Hines.

One Tauranga couple is on a mission to change that and get people sharing the ride to work - with singing an optional extra.

Justin Coleman and his partner Rachel Read came up with the idea of KaPai Carpool while driving one day and set up a Facebook page to connect people wanting to share their commute.

Having lived in Tauranga for 11 years Justin has seen the traffic get exponentially worse so decided to take action.

About 2500 people moved to Tauranga each year for the past five years.

“It just makes sense the traffic is going to get worse, so we decided to do something about it.”

Justin says if just four people decide to carpool it takes three cars off the road, reduces emissions and creates a sense of community.

“I think it will appeal to Kiwi families because we’re sort of lacking that community dynamic in New Zealand at the moment.”

He says the connections people make will improve mental wellbeing as well as reducing commuting costs.

“You have a camaraderie with people that you’re

sharing with.”

Rachel says the popularity of social media means people’s connections are all online and “everyone’s hiding behind a screen”.

“So I think this will be a really nice way of people connecting with each other and actually having friends.”

Chatting to people about your day at work instead of sitting in your car alone stewing over how long it’s taking to get home will help reduce people’s stress, says Justin.

“These days people stress out at work, they stress out driving home, they stress out when they’re at home. Stress is a big killer.”

The pair have big ambitions for KaPai Carpool, in time Justin would like to make it nationwide, develop an app and create a rewards system where people get kickbacks for doing a certain amount of carpool kilometres.

At the moment he is trying to create momentum with the page and connect people. The page is just a few weeks old so carpools are yet to be set up but Justin is confident it will take off.

“I think it’s going to go places. I wouldn’t put myself behind it if I didn’t think it was going to go places.”

The page can be found by searching KaPai Carpool on Facebook, so find a friend and share a Alisha Evans ride.

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John Ward is concerned for the safety of cyclists once the reach the end of the Wairoa Bridge cycleway. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Whanganui National Park has its Bridge to Nowhere but one cyclist reckons Tauranga now has one to call its own.

The Wairoa River Bridge Cycleway is complete and well-loved but that story ends at the Bethlehem end.

John Ward jokes it is the “bridge to nowhere”.

He lives near Wairoa Road and wants to know when the Bethlehem section will be complete because he says it is unsafe riding next to a busy highway.

“Cyclists, they go off the bridge and then the e’s nowhere really, apart from along the side of the main highway.

“If you were riding up there and there was a family coming the other way it wouldn’t be very nice crossing paths if there was a bloody great logging truck or something going past at the same time.

“I’ve ridden down from Bethlehem towards the traffic a w times when there’s been big trucks and it’s a bit scary.”

John has ridden the cycle track from Wairoa out to Omokoroa and says it is a really cool ride that is being well utilised by the community.

The mokoroa to Tauranga Cycle Trail is a 19km route made up of both new and existing off- oad shared paths and local road connections.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is the lead agency on the joint $13.02 million project and there is no timeline for when the section linking the bridge to Carmichael Road in Bethlehem will start or finish WBOPDC infrastructure services group manager Gary Allis says the Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway is open for use between Omokoroa and the northern end of the SH2 Wairoa River Bridge.

“WBOPDC is working with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Tauranga City Council and Ngati Kahu on plans for the final section connecting into Tauranga city’s urban cycleway network.”

He says council has opened the cycle section of the bridge to provide a safe alternative for road cyclists who regularly cycle along SH2.

For safety reasons, the extension will not yet form part of the official mokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway.

Instead people are encouraged to park at the Wairoa River Road carpark and cycle to Omokoroa Alisha Evans from there.

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JUST 3 WEEKS AWAY! Pip Brook has been volunteering for Street Kai for the past three years. Photo: Emma Houpt.

‘Not homeless by choice’ An advocate for Tauranga’s homeless community has been recognised as a voice for those who are not being heard.

Tauranga woman Pip Brook received the Amnesty International Robert Anderson Memorial Award last week at the Tauranga City Council mayoral chambers.

She is the tenth recipient of the award which honours those who contribute to peace, human rights and social justice.

Pip has spent the last three years putting in work as volunteer secretary for local charity Street Kai – an organisation that provides vulnerable community members with hot food, warm clothes, connection and a cuppa every Monday night on Willow Street.

She has also worked with the Tauranga Women’s Refuge as a volunteer and was part of preparations for Tauranga’s Future Council Thinking Workshops.

Whilst humbled to have received the award, Pip says she doesn’t do what she does for recognition.

“I don’t need to be recognised – it’s about attention to the issues, not to us.

“This award is a good opportunity to remind people that there is a real issue here – people are not homeless by choice.”

Pip reckons for the past two years she has spent about 16 hours a week volunteering for Street Kai. This includes collecting and distributing supplies,

providing advocacy and support to vulnerable individuals and turning up to Milo Night every Monday.

She has also recently set up an advocacy van alongside Street Kai founder Tracey Carlton.

Street Kai has just entered their fourth year this week, which Pip says is great and awful at the same time.

“We are still meeting the needs of the same people.

“Ideally, we wouldn’t exist and everyone would be in permanent housing.”

Currently, about 70-80 people are turning up to the community meal, but before lockdown, more than 150 homeless were coming for kai and a catch-up.

“We have spent three years nurturing a connection with these people, and sadly a lot of the people we look after now have been on the street for those years.

It’s about nourishing the whole – we have never just been about feeding people.”

She says if she has learnt one thing in her time volunteering with Street Kai, it is that everything takes too long.

“We are still doing this – and it can be like banging your head against a brick wall.”

In the near future, Pip and Tracey hope to start an official advocacy service to help individuals on a daily basis.

“Their voice is never heard and we are very good at being the squeaky wheel.”

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Lockdown sparks creative inspiration For many, lockdown provided a prime opportunity to finally do the things ‘I’d do if I had more time’ – from learning an instrument to finding a sudden interest in running.

Whakamarama’s Eileen Gilmour’s ‘thing’ was coming up with a concept for her second children’s book, which she hopes to self-publish before Christmas.

This comes closely following the release of her first picture book, ‘Mrs

Dobbs’s Ducks’, in February.

There must be something about being stuck at home – she wrote her first book while spending several months recovering from a horse riding accident.

“While my bones were healing I decided to write Mrs Dobbs’s Ducks in a journal,” says Eileen.

“As time went by, putting it together came second place to family commitments, farming and teaching – it’s been a labour of love for sure.”

‘Mrs Dobbs’s Ducks’ is based on a conversation Eileen, who was eight

years old at the time, had with the real Mrs Dobbs.

The story follows the disaster that ensues when Mrs Dobbs leaves the gate to her ducks open, leading them to a vulnerable plate of setting jellies.

“The story is set in the 1960s, seen in the illustrations including an old wringer washing machine and telephone.

“It’s perfect for parents or grandparents to read to younger family members.”

‘Mrs. Dobbs’s Ducks’ is available from Bethlehem Paper Plus, or by emailing: iandegilmour@gmail.com.

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$25,000 available for community groups A significant fund to assist local community groups following the impact of the COVID lockdown has been announced by the Rotary Club of Tauranga Sunrise.

Rotary Club of Tauranga Sunrise president Rhonda Wisbey.

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“The economic impact of COVID-19 has seen normal funding sources for local non-profit organisations dry up or be substantially curtailed,” says club president Rhonda Wisbey.

“Recognising this the Rotary Club of Tauranga Sunrise has announced its intention to make the sum of $25000 available to local community groups and non-profit organisations.”

The fund will be contestable and limited to a maximum of $5000 per applicant.

“Over the past few years the club has been able to put some funds aside for a rainy day and it is now well and truly pouring.

“We see this as a timely opportunity to make a significant difference for local groups struggling for funding.”

The Rotary Club of Tauranga Sunrise was formed 23 years ago and since that time has donated in excess of $1million to assist local community groups and organisations.

“This is part of who we are and what we do,” says Rhonda.

Applications for funding, which close midday September 4, 2020, will be considered from Tauranga based non-profit organisations and community groups and must be for project or capex costs, supported by quotes.

Application forms can be downloaded from the club website or Facebook page or by emailing the club’s community service director, Pat Taylor on: patandbernienz@gmail.com

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gave all of the money to Lifeline.”

That festival raised $1600, and $5000 the next year.

“Loserpalooza doesn’t feel like a sad thing, it feels like a remembrance. Friends of Anna’s come together and play punk music – it feels like she’s there.”

The name of the festival is no accident either – it’s for the ‘losers’.

“Now more than ever the world is full of losers,” Austin explains in the event’s promo.

“We are losing our jobs. We are losing our health.

“We are losing our freedom. We are losing our love for our fellow man. We are losing our future.”

He says they are a small group and can’t fix all of the “societal ills” but they can “look out for our own little populace - the losers”.

“If you’re feeling depressed or suicidal please turn to a more experienced loser, preferably one you know and trust but even an unknown loser.

“They will know what to do.

“All losers welcome… for Anna and everyone else lost before their time.”

The Loserpalooza 2020 line-up features Abysum, Threat Meet Protocol and more.

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Twenty five bands across two stages will grace Totara Street for the event, which starts on Saturday, at midday and goes to 1am.

For the organisers and musicians, Loserpalooza is about much more than just the music. Profits from ticket sales are donated to Lifeline.

“We’re sick of losing our friends,” says Threat Meet Protocol band member and event organiser Austin Cunningham.

“Too many of us in the punk scene have lost people to suicide. We want to do our best to change that.”

He says bands are arriving from around the country and donating their time to the cause.

A tragedy within the tight-knit punk scene changed the directory of the festival.

Three days prior to the first Loserpalooza on June 9, 2018, the frontwoman of several nationally known punk bands, Anna Bouwmeester, took her own life at age 29. She was Austin’s partner.

“Both those who knew her and those who didn’t rallied together to make sure it went ahead.

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They’re going the extra mile for Matt Matthew Hunt, the slain police officer killed in Massey, Auckland on June 19, was passionate about sports and fitness, according to his family.

His friend Sam Swaffield, along with other friends and police officers from Auckland, are planning to run in the Mount Half Marathon later this month.

“We are coming down to run the Mount Maunganui Half as part of six runs we’re doing for Matt across the rest of the year,” says Sam. Earlier this month about 20 friends and family ran the Taupo

Half, all wearing the same ‘Run with Matt’ clothing.

“For Matt, being physically active was a big part of his life. For us, we are doing these runs to help remember Matt for how he lived his life, not how he died.”

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“Matt hadn’t run any of them either.

“We had signed up to them as a way of getting to see some of the country and have a bit of a challenge along the way.

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There are ‘Run with Matt’ T-shirts being sold at cost price.

“The reason why we’re doing that is because that’s a way for people to be part of something.

“The more people we have running in the shirts, the more supported everyone feels as a group going through what is a pretty challenging time at the moment.”

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“The announcer at the start of the Taupo Half mentioned that Matt had signed up to do the run and that we were there to run it in his honour. And I was wearing his time chip - his race number.

“It was really nice out in the course as we were running, with people saying nice things and wishing us well.

“It was a beautiful day in Taupo, there wasn’t much wind, we had a lovely day down there. Matt loved the Mount. Hopefully the Mount Half is the same.”

Sam Swaffield and Regan Green at the Taupo Half Marathon.

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Slain police officer had strong Mount connections A petition started by the mother of a police officer who died in the line of duty has been gaining momentum in recent weeks.

Diane Hunt’s son, Matthew Hunt, a 28-year-old constable, was shot during a traffic stop in the West Auckland suburb of Massey on June 19.

“I will never get over what has happened to my son,” says Diane, who has written to Prime Minister Jacinda Arden asking for a legislative change so those convicted of murdering police officers are ineligible for parole.

Tougher sentences

Coinciding with Matt’s birthday on July 30, Diane launched the petition requesting the House of Representatives urgently amend the Sentencing and Parole Acts to automatically decline parole to anyone convicted of murdering a police officer. It has since garnered more than 33,000 signatures.

Constable Matthew Hunt Constable Matthew Hunt joined the NZ police in 2017 and worked at Orewa and Helensville stations before moving to the Waitemata road policing team.

Matt has strong connections with Mount Maunganui, says Diane.

For 21 years, Diane’s parents and Matt’s grandparents Rita and Derek Winterbottom lived in Grenada St, Mt Maunganui.

“My mother died in July 2019 and father in January 2020.

“My parents were lifetime

members of the vintage car club and were part of the BOP vintage car club for the 21 years they lived at the Mount.”

Diane says Matt was the perfect person to be a police officer.

“Matt was such a lovely person.

“He so wanted to be of assistance to anyone who needed it and had a wonderful career ahead of him.”

Matt had a BA in Criminology and planned to join the CIB and then advance to detective.

“He was more than capable of this. Matt had so much to offer.

“I will never get to see the amazing man he would have become and perhaps he would have married and had children.”

Serving his country

“My son lost his life whilst serving his country. If you truly believe what was said by numerous politicians after Matt’s death that police lives matter, passing this legislation should be done without delay,” says Diane.

The petition runs until September 1, 2020.

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Back to the future for boundary Pahoia local Stacey Walden thinks the area north of the Te Puna stream should stay in the Bay of Plenty electorate. Photo: Daniel Hines.

This election people living in Whakamarama, Omokoroa and Pahoia will be voting in the Coromandel electorate and some voters aren’t happy about the change.

Stacey Walden has lived in Pahoia for ten years and is concerned issues for the area won’t be addressed by an MP that lives in the Coromandel.

“We are part of the Western Bay, we elect the council members and we know this area.

“My main concern is that the candidates in Coromandel do not understand our issues and won’t really be able to address them very well, compared to the Western Bay representative.

Concerns include State Highway 2, the growth in Omokoroa and the need for a secondary school.

Stacey feels like current MP Todd Muller knows the issues and is working to address them.

She says BOP List MP Angie Warren-Clark has done a lot of good as well.

“I think it’s important that people who represent our area live in our area and know our area and really

know our concerns and actively address them.”

The electoral boundary changed because the Bay of Plenty was over the population quota.

The area north of the Te Puna stream has been added to the Coromandel electorate. In turn, the area around Te Aroha moved into the Waikato electorate.

Coromandel MP Scott Simpson, who lives in Thames, says it is back to the future because the same boundaries existed around 15 years ago.

“The Coromandel electorate is a large and diverse electorate before the boundary changes and it continues to remain so.”

If elected, Simpson will continue the constituent clinics in Omokoroa currently run by Muller.

He says the electorate requires him to be accessible, and out and about pretty much full time.

“There’s no one community within the electorate that is more or less important than any other.”

Muller says it has been a great pleasure getting to know constituents in the area and working alongside them to raise awareness of local issues including the Fix the Bloody Road campaign for SH2 and needing a new school north of the Wairoa River. Alisha Evans

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Roles for the taking in hospitality A recent Restaurant Association survey shows 78 per cent of New Zealand hospitality businesses are struggling to find skilled workers to fill senior positions.

This rings true for Harbourside restaurant owner Peter Ward for all roles, from front of house to kitchen staff.

“Finding both skilled workers for senior positions and people to train for

entry level roles, has been an issue for the last three years,” says Peter.

“We were so short staffed last year, we had to close for five days just to give our workers a break.”

Filling part-time front of house roles has been particularly challenging, says Peter.

“After a year of advertising on Student Job Search we only had six applicants and from that we only found one suitable candidate.

“Students are great at topping up staff

numbers during the busy times, but they just haven’t been about for the last 12 months.

“I’m not sure why.”

With available positions left by overseas workers and many Kiwis seeking employment due to COVID-19, Peter assumed there’d be increased interest in hospitality jobs.

“We came out of lockdown with all of our existing staff which was good, but needed about one or two new staff to comfortably get up and going again.

“Once we reopened I expected to be inundated with CVs, but that hasn’t happened at all.

“Even now, people just aren’t interested in hospitality work.

“The lack of quality staff available is probably one of the most concerning parts businesses. I’m nervous for the months to come.”

Harbourside isn’t alone.

The Restaurant Association survey found 72 per cent of respondents hadn’t noticed an increase in Kiwis applying for junior roles.

Peter says the response from diners since reopening has been positive.

“The public have been great at supporting their local eateries.

“The vibe at Harbourside has

Harbourside restaurant owner Peter Ward is hoping more Kiwis will seek employment in hospitality.

Photo: Daniel Hines.

certainly changed – we have a lot more people meeting for a catch up, with less corporate workers for lunch.”

Peter has worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years, and encourages anyone who’s not afraid of hard work to give it a go.

“Hospitality is a fairly tough game, as it’s fast paced and

happens within a short time frame. But, people may think it’s harder than it actually is.

“For young people hospitality is a window to the world – you get to see how a business functions, and how different people interact with one another.

“It teaches you so many practical skills, and a lot about life.”

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Clearing the air at the Mount Beautiful beachfront living on one side but surrounded by SH2, a fertiliser works, heavy industrial and an airport on every other side.

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That’s the scene for residents of Whareroa Marae at Mt Maunganui which predates everything else.

Marae environmental spokesperson Joel Ngatuere and ‘Clear the air – Mt Maunganui’ member Emma Jones have done a brilliant job highlighting the impacts of heavy industrial on Whareroa and the wider Mount community recently and they’ve got both central and local government listening.

Fertiliser has played a crucial role in New Zealand’s development, especially bringing the central plateau into production. Our port is a large employer and provides a return to regional ratepayers. Our airport has finally hit its straps with frequent flights to

Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

However, larger cities, like Auckland, are having conversations about the future of industrial areas in the middle of town. With the Rangiuru industrial area about to open up, we need a vision for our industrial future.

There have been concerns about air quality at the Mount for many years and with the latest health complaints at Whareroa, we need to look seriously about relocating industrial to the city outskirts over time. How? City Council could consider rezoning industrial land to residential, providing an incentive for a landowner to redevelop their sites and move to cheaper industrial land and/or Government could help fund the relocation of these sites as an economic stimulus.

Change is inevitable and I’d predict that within the next 50 years Pilot Bay might just become longer.

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Auckland braces for shut-down They knew it would return at some point, and it has.

“We’ve worked hard to be prepared, and are in better shape second time round to take the test that will determine how resilient and adaptable our businesses and people are,” says Auckland Business Chamber CEO Michael Barnett.

The resurgence of COVID-19 and precautionary Level 3 alert for all of Auckland until at least this Friday comes

just as the region’s businesses were showing positive signs of recovery.

In the latest Chamber survey 50 per cent reported business was operating at 100 per cent of pre-pandemic levels while another 30 per cent said they were back to 75 per cent of turnover.

“Businesses have been planning for the worst. They’ve restructured, re-sized and reset their operations and offer so they can work online or in person.

“Their will to survive, resolve and commitment to engage and care for the health and wellbeing of their employees, customers, suppliers and the community will win through,” says Michael. “They will pass this test with good management, communications, innovative and flexible service and adaptable working habits.”

He says that Government will need to be ready too with a ready to roll recovery support plan and, if necessary, subsidies to keep businesses and jobs ticking over if the lockdown has to be extended.

“Uncertainty and confusion kills confidence. We all need to work together to pass this test successfully and re-engage with the world.

“It’s the life and livelihoods of our people and community that should be first and foremost.”

Regional environmental hui Landcare and sustainability individuals and groups are encouraged to book their spot for the upcoming annual Bay of Plenty Regional Environment Network Hui. The theme of the one-day conference which promises to inspire and inform, is Kaitiakitanga; ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata, which means when the land is well, the people will be well. Presented

by Envirohub and NZ Landcare Trust, the conference is being held from 9.30am to 2pm on August 22 at The Orchard in Te Puke.

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Matariki Award is ‘extra special’

23-year-old Jessica Collins.

A young mental health advocate is stoked to be nominated for a national award that is created ‘for Maori, by Maori’.

Former Otumoetai College student Jessica Collins (Ngati Porou) is a finalist for the Te Whetu Maiangi Award for Young Achievers as part of Nga Whetu o Matariki.

The 23-year-old led the Mana Whenua Hikoi in 2018 during which she walked 668km over 21 days to honour the 668 people who committed suicide the previous year in 2017.

As well as raising awareness of the mana whenua approach to suicide prevention, the hikoi raised $2500 for Lifeline, the national crisis support line which that year had lost its government funding.

The idea for the hikoi came about when Jessica was studying Maori Visual Arts at Massey University in Palmerston North.

As a teenager, she battled with her own mental health issues and in more recent years several of her friends have taken their own lives.

In 2019 Jessica staged an art exhibition called Resilience largely based around the hikoi.

She was awarded the Prime Minister’s Exemplar Award at the New Zealand Youth Awards in 2018 and received the Sir Edmund Hillary Youth Achievement Award at the annual Graeme Dingle Foundation Excellence Awards in 2017.

But Jessica says being nominated for a Matariki Award is extra special.

“The Matariki Awards feel a lot more

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special to be nominated for, as they are for Maori by Maori - and I don’t just feel like another token Maori in this space.

“I am humbled to be a finalist, however I am just trying to normalise and live by the ways of our tupuna.”

Jessica says it’s important Maori mental health is at the forefront of conversations and systemic racism is addressed within health spaces.

“We need to keep the discussions going about how to indigenise our mental health spaces and cater better to the tangata whenua of Aotearoa.”

Colonisation has caused much mamae or hurt, and intergenerational trauma for Maori which can be healed by the ways of our tupuna, she says.

“I know that if the knowledge of our tupuna was not stolen from us, awards like this would be going to communities of Maori who are thriving.”

She says rangitahi are leading the way into the future to create a more indigenous space for the future generations “to feel empowered as Maori”.

Next year Jessica plans to start her masters and continue researching kaupapa Maori mental health frameworks.

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Blood is still essential With the country moving back into Level 3 (Auckland) and Level 2 (rest of New Zealand), New Zealand Blood Service is reminding donors that blood donation continues to be an essential service.

All donor centres and mobile drives across the country remain safe places to visit during all lockdown levels.

“Blood donation is an essential service and NZBS has made significant preparations for this scenario,” says national manager, marketing and communications New Zealand Blood Service Asuka Burge.

“We have reinstated social distancing at all sites and donor hosts have returned to our donor centres within the Auckland supercity boundary to pre-screen donors before they enter.

“In line with Ministry of Health guidelines, our donor centre and mobile blood drive teams across the country will be wearing masks.

“Donors are expected to wear masks when visiting a site, and we encourage them to bring their own. If they don’t have one, we will have some available on site.”

Asuka says any donor who feels unwell should contact the NZBS and cancel their appointment.

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NZ First fields new Tauranga candidate Tauranga businesswoman Erika Harvey is a New Zealand First Tauranga candidate in this year’s general election, following List MP Clayton Mitchell’s decision to retire from politics.

She has a background in commercial fishing, corporate sales and marketing.

Erika and her husband Dan own a longline fishing business which she says gives her firsthand experience of the challenges facing small business owners. Over a four-year period, while helping resolve issues with Tauranga’s marine precinct, she became aware of greater issues at local government level.

Common sense

“I pulled together stakeholders and we’re now all working with council to repair the marine precinct issues,” says Erika, who found there were also significant issues when it comes to transparency and accountability in government.

“The issues are the same at central government transparency, lack of governance, decisions being made that probably don’t have the planning or the right people in the right roles, and pushing forward with something where they’re not listening to the community.”

She likes to fight for what she feels is right, for

common sense and a resilient future.

“As a small business owner, I see there’s many rules and business legislation being passed that hinder the growth of small businesses.

“In this current climate we need to be focusing on how we can be more innovative and encourage people to start thinking outside the box to create business and jobs locally.

“There also needs to be some legislative changes made, to ensure better accountability and transparency.”

Simple solutions

After her daughter was diagnosed with autism in 2014, Erika dedicated herself to push for equality and accessibility for all New Zealanders challenged by a disability.

“As the board chair of a school which has the highest number of special needs kids in the country, I’ve been raising issues around the funding problems that we have Erika Harvey. from simply following the law. I know how to fight for what’s right, and help people figure out how they can solve complex problems and find simple solutions.

Erika says her business strengths are her ability to relate to people, to build relationships, to build trust and to listen.

“I believe what’s missing in politics is that people are not open to listening as much as they could.”

She wants to give Tauranga a voice at the top table in Wellington.

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Tauranga band Copper Feel are stoked to be playing Pak ‘n Rave. Members from left, Sharn Wiltshire, 20, Tyrone Dyer, 19, Matty Mcfarlane, 21, and Callum Thorburn, 21. Photo: MacKenzie Dyer.

Times may be tough for up-and-comers in the music industry, but Tauranga-based band Copper Feel is finding success through cheeky persistence.

our EP that’s coming out in summer, and our EP fundraiser gig at Waihi Beach Hotel last month.

“It was crack up – he just kept getting through.”

As a joke, the hosts told Callum that Copper Feel should play at The Edge’s Pak ‘n Rave, a concert the station plans to host at Pak ‘n Save Cameron Rd during shopping hours.

Copper Feel ended up on the line-up anyway.

“I work at Pak ‘n Save Cameron Rd as an online shopper,” says Matty.

“My manager knew I was in a band and asked if I wanted to be a part of the line-up.

“When The Edge night show called to tell me the good news, they had a good laugh when they found out I was in Copper Feel – this random band that they keep hearing about.”

One of the hosts called it “the best marketing ploy from any band in New Zealand”.

While the Pak ‘n Rave details are still being confirmed, Sharn says Copper Feel will be there with bells on.

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Whenever The Edge radio station’s night show asked for callers, Copper Feel bassist Callum Thorburn was ready, phone in hand.

Over several weeks Callum got through to the show, and on air, about five times. No matter how unrelated the topic, he would plug his four-man indie/reggae rock band of 19-21 year-olds.

The show’s Auckland-based hosts began recognising Callum’s voice and it became a running joke.

Copper Feel guitarist Matty McFarlane says the band, which also features singer and guitarist Sharn Wiltshire and drummer Tyrone Dyer, are stoked with Callum’s old-school cold calling marketing scheme.

“He’d message the band group chat every time he got through and tell us to turn on The Edge,” says Matty.

“He managed to plug our social media platforms,

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Aviation sector prepares for bubble flights The New Zealand aviation sector is well advanced in its planning for non-quarantine flights from countries free of community transmission of COVID-19.

Kevin Ward, co-chair of the New Zealand Aviation Coalition, says New Zealand’s international airports have detailed plans to safely separate 'Pacific bubble' travellers from those arriving from countries with community transmission cases.

Auckland International Airport, which has been handling the bulk of international travel in recent months, has released a detailed plan to use different parts of its international terminal for the separation of passengers.

Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown airports have effective systems in place now

and are awaiting approval from government border agencies and health services.

Justin Tighe-Umbers, the other NZAC co-chair, says separating travellers based on their country of origin is important measure in the fight against COVID and airlines are onboard.

“People want to travel overseas and getting flights going as soon as it is safe to do so is key.

"Auckland Airport creating two terminals is an innovative move that will allow airlines to grow capacity as we open up safe zones with other countries.”

Airports and airlines throughout the world have been deploying systems to enable international travel. The International Air Transport Association is not expecting air travel to return to preCOVID levels until 2024, but late last month said passenger numbers may be back up to around 62 per cent in 2021.

Survey of overseas Kiwis to see if they will return home New Zealanders often refer to the people of our nation as the ‘team of six million’ - five million onshore and one million plus distributed around the world.

Now, with a significant number of Kiwis returning home, Kea (originally the Kiwi Expat Association) plans to ask them if and why they might be thinking of coming home, and when we can expect their arrival.

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“Colour is definitely coming up – we’re colours, so patterns and murals are perfect When it comes to dressing up your seeing soft blues, like duck egg colours, soft for this. home, wallpaper is all about colour pinks, retro styles and textures.

“Plain and boring is out!” and patterns, says Tony Baker from “Wallpaper murals are also on trend – And despite the change in supplier, Guthrie Bowron Tauranga. they’re like big pieces of art for your walls.

Tony assures people that the prices have “These can be scenes – such as a city or a stayed reasonable.

“The New Zealand wallpaper supplier beach – and they’re absolutely amazing.

“You can get some really stylish went into liquidation, so now we’ve gone “We’ve got those as well.” wallpapers from $99 per roll.” and sourced suppliers from England and Tony says New Zealanders tend to So to brighten your home, chat to the Europe and beyond, to get exciting new looks in store. like the idea of a feature wall and funky team at Guthrie Bowron Tauraga.

What’s growing in winter New gardeners may think winter is a lost cause when it comes to growing your own food.

But spring is only one month away and there’s plenty to get done before the new season.

You can start with a winter tidy up of the garden – pull out the weeds that have been gathering, till the soil and start thinking about what you’ll grow.

August is the perfect time to get your potatoes in the ground. Most potato crops take about three months to mature, so planting by September can help ensure you have enough for a

Christmas feast.

Now’s also a great time to start planting apples, asparagus, avocados, beetroot, blackberries and blueberries.

And if you want to chase away the winter blues, consider planting some blooms. Now is the perfect time to start thinking about flowers such as magnolias, blossom trees, daffodils, tulips and many, many more bright and cheery blooms.

You can also keep planting your strawberry plants in time for a bountiful summer harvest. So get on your woolly hat, don your gardening gloves and get out there to prep for spring!

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All about onions Onions are a kitchen staple and although buying a bag doesn’t break the bank, growing them isn’t too hard either.

They are a versatile and easy-to-grow crop and store well, so if you ‘overgrow’ you’ll have plenty for the off-season.

It’s best to choose a sunny spot for growing onions and you can plant them any time between February and September.

Prepare the soil with organic matter like compost and sheep pellets, before adding a layer of vegetable mix to plant into.

Make sure to keep your onions well-watered – especially through November and December as that’s when the bulbs tend to grow.

Regardless of your onion of choice, all onions tend to need the same growing conditions to flourish.

When the time comes to harvest and store, there are a few simple tips that will help you get the most out of your onions.

Harvest them in summer or autumn when the tops start to wither and die back. Be careful not to pull your onions out by the leaves as tempting as this may be, as you may snap the leaves and your onion will still be stuck in the ground.

Instead, dig the bulbs up with a fork and leave them on the ground to dry for a week or so.

In ideal conditions, onions can store for up to six months, so store somewhere out of direct sunlight.

Rise in the number of new house consents About 7.6 new homes per 1000 residents were consented in the year ended June 2020, Stats NZ has released.

This is up from 7.1 new homes per 1000 residents in the year ended June 2019, partly driven by Auckland, where the number rose from 8.5 in the June 2019 year to 9 in the June 2020 year.

"Provisional estimates on the number of new homes consented per 1000 residents help us account for changes in our population, allowing us to better compare the intended supply of new homes over time," acting construction indicators manager Dave Adair says.

The estimates show that New Zealand councils are issuing about half the building consents of the peak

in the December 1973 year, when about 13.4 new homes were consented per 1000 residents. A low point of three was reached in the July 2011 year.

"Although the number of new homes consented now is not as high as in the early 1970s, many things have changed since then, including an increase in the average size of homes," says Dave.

Current levels are greater than the series median of 6.2 new homes consented per 1000 residents, beginning around the June 2016 year, following a low period of nearly nine years (late 2007-mid-2016).

From September 30, 2020, Stats NZ will release data each month on the estimated number of new homes consented per 1000 residents.

These series will be at national levels, regional levels and territory authority levels.

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The fuss around beloved garlic Most people cook with garlic and most people love it. From garlicky pasta dishes to crowd favourites such as garlic bread, you’ll find the bulb in many delicious dishes.

And thankfully, it’s a simpleto-grow vegetable.

Traditionally planted on the shortest day of the year, garlic can also be planted throughout autumn and winter. It’s simple to grow because it thrives on the basics – food, water and plenty of sunshine.

And as with any vegetable, the

better the soil, the better your veges will grow. Prepping your soil with compost or sheep pellets is a great start, followed by a vegetable mix if you feel so inclined.

It’s best to buy garlic bulbs for planting at your local garden store as opposed to the supermarket, as supermarket varieties tend to be treated to stop sprouting on the shelf.

Plant the cloves as opposed to the whole garlic bulb, and you can plant in pots and containers if you prefer. You can plant

up to six cloves in a pot the size of a kitchen bucket.

Garlic is thirsty and needs to be kept well-watered to produce larger bulbs, particularly as they start to grow in November and December.

And finally, you can harvest your garlic in summer once the tops start to die back. As with onions, don’t pull them out by the leafy bits, use a fork and leave them to dry for about a week before storing away from direct sunlight.

Garlic also comes with a plethora of health benefits, including being low in calories but high in nutrients and helping to combat the common cold.

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This herbicide can only be applied by professional users, via methods such as tractor-driven boom spray.

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Tauranga Racecourse will be the festival hub for November’s Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival.

Called ‘Bloom in the Bay’, the hub means that the racecourse will be home for four days to artists, florists, gardeners and entertainers as well as thousands of festival goers.

“We’re really excited about the festival and think it is a great opportunity to showcase our facility,” says Racing Tauranga general manager Louise Dean.

“A lot of people who may not know what we offer here will see how versatile the venue is for many functions.”

As part of the lead up to the festival, the racecourse is already being used for The Weekend Sun Emerging Artist workshops.

“Gardener and artist meetings have been held here, the launch will be here as well, and the outside area will have the display gardens. We also have a great view of the hills across the city.

The racecourse will also be a showcase for gardens that will be left as a permanent fixture

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following the festival.

“It’s a great privilege to have display gardens done for us and will make our racecourse look even more beautiful.”

A mural artist, Faye Suzannah will be completing a large painting on an outside racecourse wall.

“It will be located near our entrance and provide an opportunity for future visitors to use as a photo wall.

“It’s great to be aligned with the Garden and Art Festival.

“It’s an iconic event for the Bay and we’re pleased we can offer this venue for them.”

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Looking after your garden during winter If you’re particularly attached to your flowers or your veggies are looking a little cold, you can help protect them over the cooler months.

Water your plants in advance of predicted freezes.

This is especially helpful for potted plants and annuals. Watering your plants before a frost helps them absorb moisture before the soil freezes and prevents water reaching the roots.

Winter isn’t the right time for fertilising – your plants will be resting and go dormant. Fertiliser may force them to start new growth into the cold, hard ground before your plants are ready and interrupts their rejuvenation period.

A once-a-week deep watering is beneficial for your plants, even through winter. New plants especially will be thirsty and need lots of regular watering.

And there’s no need to worry yourself about your bulb foliage – spring flowering bulbs tend to be fine as the temperature takes a dive.

You can still plant in your garden throughout winter, as long as the soil is soft enough to do so.

Adding in mulch will help keep your plants’ root temperature stable and compost adds organic nutrients to the soil.

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Schools get COVID relief President of the New Zealand Principals’ Federation Perry Rush this

week congratulated the Minister for Education, Hon Chris Hipkins, for his injection of new funds to compensate schools for COVID -19 related expenses.

"Principals are very appreciative that the Minister has recognised schools are carrying unbudgeted costs relating to COVID-19 such as hand sanitiser and extra cleaning," says Perry.

"The $38 million will be well used and will take a burden off schools fighting to rebalance budgets after unexpected COVID expenses.”

Perry was also pleased with the Minister’s offer to support schools with relief teachers.

"Having a buffer in the relief teacher budget will give principals confidence to get through this winter season, as typical flu and colds start to spread again.”

Perry has often said one of the biggest drains on school funds is servicing and protecting ICT systems in schools.

"We warmly welcome the additional $49million over four years to support our ICT provision and cyber-security support.”

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School internet checks ahead of exams With more schools expected to offer exams online this year, Network for Learning (N4L) began free school internet health checks this week to ensure students can have the best and safest digital exam experience.

Through a partnership with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, Crown company N4L is preparing for more than 300 schools to take up the free offer to assess their exam room internet speeds and security, determine if there are any ‘dead spots’ without connectivity, and check that their wireless equipment can cope with the extra demand in the exam areas.

The checks are designed to minimise disruption during the exam period and keep students safe online and focused on their exam material.

Both safety and security are big focuses and N4L will suggest ways schools can stop students from reaching non-authorised websites and prevent outside intruders from tampering with their systems. Last year, N4L was able to ensure a school undergoing an online security attack could continue with its digital exam.

This is the second year N4L has offered the pre-exam health checks while also supporting schools throughout the exam period with its helpdesk.

N4L CEO Larrie Moore says the there is a heightened focus on safety and security with the checks this year.

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"Giving schools the confidence their internet will work properly, is protected from outside intruders, and is set up to stop students going where they shouldn’t is crucial to fostering an environment where students are able to fully focus on their exams so they can do their very best on the big day."

NZQA’s digital assessment transformation deputy chief executive Andrea Gray says the N4L partnership is important for preparing schools for digital exams.

"We want every student sitting an exam to have a positive online experience. And providing the right technical support for schools is a critical part of their preparation so they are confident of delivering a good exam experience for their students."

Andrea says having N4L on hand last year helped resolve connectivity issues quickly and no candidate was adversely affected.

Two-thirds of the National Certificate of Educational Achievement exams can now be delivered digitally in 2020 thanks to a recent funding boost announced by the Minister of Education in June.

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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg31 THE WEEKEND SUN

New Shona Laing and more...

Recently it’s all been live shows.

Let’s move on to the recording scene – there’s a lot happening.

I was reminded of this when I called into Record Roundabout at the Historic Village.

Actually, just visiting there gives me a warm ‘n’ fuzzy feeling, being someone who spent an inordinate part of his youth hanging around record stores.

They, at least the kind I remember with such fondness, seemed to disappear. With all music now immediately within reach on Spotify, the days of sipping coffee while checking out a bunch of albums on one of a shop’s bank of headphones are just a nostalgic memory of a slower, more bohemian time.

But I digress. I was buzzing out down at Record Roundabout, taking in the trove of groovy memorabilia and noting with approbation the rack of CDs from Bay Of Plenty bands, made even better since owner Tony Pill sells them at no mark-up. They move pretty well he says.

Pride of place was a new album from Shona Laing, nestled amongst a stack of offerings from Frenzy Music, the label currently most dedicated to keeping available classic New Zealand sounds.

There are releases from Larry’s Rebels, Golden Harvest, Ray Columbus, The Avengers, Human Instinct & The Four Fours, Bill Sevesi and Mavis Rivers, and a host of compilations, mainly focusing on the sixties and seventies.

a reminder of how integral Shona was to their sound.

Best of all though are the two new songs.

The Mahatma’s Army follows Kennedy and Soviet Snow and that it is easily their equal says a lot. Shona can meld the personal and political like no one and the chorus - “I am a soldier of peace, I am a soldier of peace said Mahatma Ghandi / I want to fight, I want to fight in the Mahatma’s army” - seems very timely. The arrangement, fashioned by Liam Ryan at his Waihi studio and featuring Gary Verberne’s guitar and backing vocals from Sarah Spicer as well as Liam’s complex orchestra of keyboards, does the song full justice.

Classic Shona

If there were radio stations paying attention this would immediately be on high rotate throughout the land.

Vagrant Heart, the other new song, is a Celtic-inflected ballad, aching and wistful

and again classic Shona. She finds that perfect vocal spot between smooth and cracked, though perhaps the arrangement overreaches, trying to create an epic out of a gorgeous miniature.

Coming up...

And there’s a lot more on the horizon.

Hybrid Blues, now a four-piece with a new line-up, have wrapped the recording of their debut album at the Colourfield studio in Welcome Bay. CDs should be being pressed as you read this.

Meanwhile guitarist/bass player Pat Hura has been at the Boatshed Studio recording narration and other vocal parts, intended for a new take on his 2017 instrumental album Infinity.

And Sean Bodley has released his latest single; I think this is number four from a planned series of eight. Last Breath is an evocative semi-ambient guitar piece and can be found on youtube.

WHAT’S ON

But back to Shona and her new album, Hindsight, which describes itself as ‘A Collection of Hits, New Recordings, Alternate Versions & Rarities’. The ‘new recordings’ are Shona’s first since 2007s Pass The Whisper album.

It’s a most enjoyable collection, if a little odd. Amongst the ‘hits’ are Glad I’m Not A Kennedy, Show Your Love, Masquerade, Mercy Of Love and White Water, while the ‘alternative versions’ include the 45 edits of Soviet Snow and 1905. There are four previously unreleased songs from the early seventies in the UK and some charming ‘rarities’ including a duet with Tom Sharplin on We’ll Sing In the Sunshine and the early electronica of Manfred Mann’s Earthband’s I Who Have Nothing,

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And those darlings of Tauranga hardcore and worshippers of all things pizza, Diehards of Deep Dish, have apparently finished their long-awaited first album at The Mount’s 11B studio. They are now finalising artwork. Fingers crossed that the band follow through with plans to present CDs in bespoke pizza boxes...

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Calling all If you’ve got a creative idea in mind that could benefit the community, now’s the time to put it into action.

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Applications for the latest round of the Creative Communities Scheme opened on August 10, funded by Creative NZ in partnership with local authorities. Creative NZ spends more than $3.2 million each year supporting about 1800 projects across the country.

Creative Bay of Plenty funding advisor Annie Hill says the funding could give people a well needed boost for their artistic project.

“The fund supports grassroots creativity in our communities, so it’s really for those who are at the beginning of their creative journey.

“You don’t have to be an organisation to apply, so individuals can make a submission as well as groups that are just getting together to deliver a specific project.

“There are three areas that assessment panel members look for – projects that support access and participation – things like workshops and exhibitions and festivals; initiatives that encourage diversity - that’s specifically for Maori and Pasifika participation, as well as engaging new migrant communities; and activities that encourage young

Creative Bay of Plenty funding advisor Annie Hill holding a workshop. people under 18 years of age to participate in the arts.”

Grants range in size but are typically around $2000 and applications must be received before midday on September 3. The fund is specifically for activities taking place in Tauranga or the Western Bay. Projects must be completed within 12 months of funding being granted and applicants can’t have started or finished their project before the

funding is approved. We’re looking for people across all areas of creativity,” says Annie. “It’s about having an art focus and a community focus; both of those elements of an application are important.”

For more information and to apply, visit creativebop.org.nz/support/creativecommunities-scheme/ or get in touch with Annie on: annie@creativebop.org.nz

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FREE TE PUKE WHEN: Monday 24 August, 10:30am - 11:30am WHERE: Te Puke Library, Te Puke KATIKATI WHEN: Tuesday 25 August, 10:30am - 11:30am WHERE: The Arts Junction Theatre, Katikati TAURANGA WHEN: Wednesday 26 August, 2:00pm - 3:00pm WHERE: The Kollective, 17th Ave, Tauranga

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An evening of hope and inspiration Practice manager at Lyon O’Neale Arnold Lawyers Shiree Edgar.

Three inspirational Bay of Plenty women will headline Lyon O’Neale Arnold Lawyers’ next Wonder Women event, discussing a topic that is becoming increasingly prevalent in New Zealand.

Wellness expert and author Rachel Grunwell, counsellor Maxine Brayshaw and Lyon O’Neale Arnold’s Shiree Edgar come together on Tuesday August 25 to host an evening centred on wellness and mental health.

Lyon O’Neale Arnold Lawyers director Denise Arnold says this Wonder Women event touches on a topic that for some women can be close to home.

“Many of us lead very busy lives and sometimes our own mental wellbeing can slip down the priority list,” says Denise.

“This event aims to provide inspiration,

understanding, practical information and resources for women who may need extra support, or know someone else who needs it.”

With all proceeds going to the I AM HOPE Charity, Lyon O’Neale Arnold Lawyers practice manager Shiree Edgar says the evening is also an opportunity to support the work being done to raise awareness of depression and suicide prevention in New Zealand.

“It is a startling statistic, but with three families losing someone to suicide every two days in New Zealand, it is a fact we cannot ignore,” says Shiree.

“We hope this event will play just a small part in contributing to how society views depression and suicide.”

Tickets are $15 each and available at: www.eventspronto.co.nz/wellness The Wonder Women speaker series is held throughout the year and aims to bring women together to share ideas and foster friendships.

The first party at new Te Puna hall “Everyone wants to have the first party in the new Te Puna Hall,” says Ian Duncalf, one of the Hall Committee members who are organising the First Cabaret on Saturday, August 22.

“So we thought we would make it a party for everyone. Everyone in Te Puna, that is.”

The doors open at 7pm and the music starts at 8pm.

Local band Kokomo has been engaged to play and the evening is expected to be a fun combination of a traditional country hooley and lots of time for conversation.

“Te Puna has waited a long time for its replacement Hall,” says Ian. “The date of the first gig has been a talking point for too many months and we’re delighted to offer the

community a chance to get to know their new Hall.

“They can step out on our new dance floor or have a quiet chat with old friends in our new meeting rooms. In traditional Te Puna manner, we ask ladies to bring a plate and gentlemen to pay for their partners.”

Three hundred tickets are on sale for $15 each at Te Puna School and Nourish Café (just opposite the new hall’s new site on Te Puna Road).

“There’s a good amount of parking, but car-pooling is always a good idea,” Ian says.

“Since we’re running a cash bar, we’d like to encourage each car to have a designated driver - the old hall was taken down in the interests of road safety, and we’d like to keep that as a strong Te Puna tradition as well.”

Bookings for all other hall functions start from September 1 and can be made by contacting Faye Hick at: admin@tepunahall.nz

MT RSA Fri 14th Tim Armstrong 7pm – 10:30pm Sat 15th Karaoke 7pm – 10:30pm Sun 16th Andy Bowman 4:30pm – 7:30pm MOUNT SOCIAL CLUB Fri 14th Bree Rose 6pm, then DJ Lucazade from 9pm Sat 15th Josh Durning 6pm, then DJ CJ Mehly from 9pm Sun 16th Latin Party from 10pm Thurs 20th Karaoke from 9pm JACK DUSTY’S ALE HOUSE (Bureta) Sat 15th Tim Armstrong’s Kiwi Bandits 7:30pm – 10:30pm Sun 16th The Whittakers 3pm – 6pm

THE BARREL ROOM Sat 15th Take Two 7pm Sun 16th A Night at the Opera with Anna & Angus 7pm Thurs 20th Latin Social Dance Night, $12 7pm TOTARA STREET Sat 15th Loserpalooza 2020. 25 Loser bands across 2 Loser stages over 12 Loser hours. $40. All proceeds to Lifeline.

11:30am – 11:30pm KATIKATI ARTS JUNCTION Sun 16th Kokomo Unplugged – featuring Derek’s lockdown songs, favourites & requests! $20 2:30pm – 5:30pm

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Elegance, drama and a spontaneous flair Waikato University-based duo Lara Hall and Rachael Griffiths-Hughes present a programme of Georgian violin music, full of elegance, drama and the spontaneous flair that their performances are known for.

At the heart of the programme are a set of 18th century English sonatas by Joseph Gibbs. These have recently come to be considered of musicological importance but are as yet relatively unknown to listeners. The sonatas, which encompass a great variety of styles, take the listener on a journey with many entirely unexpected twists and turns.

Gibbs’ sonatas are accompanied by pieces by Playford and Handel, extending the programme to encompass a wide spectrum of English music and social strata.

Lara Hall is lecturer in violin and viola at the University of Waikato and concertmaster of Opus Orchestra and a member of the New Zealand Chamber Soloists Rachael Griffiths-Hughes is Senior Lecturer and Convenor of Music at the University of Waikato Conservatorium of Music, where she teaches Music History, Harpsichord and Organ and Musicianship.

The duo play for Tauranga Musica at Tauranga Park Auditorium, 383 Pyes Pa Road, on Sunday, August 23 from 4pm.

Tickets at the door and from: www.tgamusica.co.nz

The Weekend Sun has one double pass to see Lara Hall and Rachael GriffithsHughes play for Tauranga Musica for one lucky reader who can tell us another group that Lara Hall plays violin for.

Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, August 18.

Lara Hall and Rachael Griffiths-Hughes.

Family fun day at Waihi Beach Waihi Beach is coming alive on Sunday, September 13 with a large fun beach event for all the family.

Sustainable Blue Backyard is back for another year as a part of Conservation Week, with loads of spot prizes and conservation fun to be had.

This year’s Conservation week theme is ‘nature through new eyes’.

The one-day, free event filled with family fun games and activities, and bringing people closer to nature, will be held at the Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving Club from 12pm to 2pm on September 13.

The day will consist of a sand sculpture competition, treasure dig, educational stalls, music, a beach clean up, a Sustainable Coastlines Litter Intelligence Audit and loads of spot prizes thanks to generous local businesses.

The event is sponsored by Envirohub, Department of

Conservation and Waihi Beach Info.

Educational stalls include Western Bay Wildlife Trust, Waihi Environment Managers, Predator Free BOP, “Oscar the Seal” from Department of Conservation, Uretara Estuary Managers, Coastcare, and The Nest. Every stall will have interesting and fun activities to excite kids and get them involved with conservation.

Good Sorts will also be serving up delicious food and a coffee truck will be on site.

Local three-dimensional sand artist Jamie Harkins will judge the sand sculpture competition.

Jamie will also be building a sand sculpture of a marine animal to provide some inspiration.

For more information and to register for the sand sculpture competition visit: envirohub.org.nz/ event/sustainable-blue-backyard-aconservation-week-event/

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Saturday 15 August

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 Car Boot Sale Greerton Village School 151 Greerton Rd. Buyers free. Sellers, single site $5, double $10. 7:30am12. Ph Shirley 577 1116 carboot@tscp.org.nz Greerton Hall Market Last Saturday of month. 8am-12pm. Stalls inside/outside.

Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments available. Ph/txt for site. Tricia 07 543 1487 or 027 908 2952, www. facebook.com/greertonhallmarket 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 12:453pm 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 2nd Saturday monthly 1-4pm Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Main Rd, Mt. Mostly country, good backing band. Ph Dick 027 493 8458 Omokoroa Bowling Club Sat & Tues 12:30-4pm, 30 Hamurana Rd, $5.

Beginners & visitors welcome. Ph 021 255 6415

Papamoa Radio Control Yachts

DF65s sailing daily, pond behind Monterey key 1-3pm. All welcome. Ph Dusty 021 076 1252 Prayers For NZ/Life Prayers affirming dignity of life from conception to natural end & for NZ. 3pm St Mary’s Church 1st Ave/Cameron Rd & St Joseph’s TePuna. All welcome.

Tauranga Floral Art Group Monthly meeting, competition & workshops.

Baptist Church Hall, Tauranga. 9:30am.

New members welcome. Ph Sue 021 121 4928 Tauranga Farmers Market 7:45am-12 at Tauranga Primary School. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the producers, fresh regional produce & artisan foods.

Tauranga Fuchsia Group

Last Sat of month at Art & Craft Ctr, Elizabeth St West 1:30pm. Learn how to care for fuchsias. Ph Pat 579 1655 or Noeleen 578 4643 TePuke Country Music Club AGM 11:30am, followed by country music D day 1-4pm, Te PukeECitz LLE& RSA Club.

Please note C change ANCof day! Ph Gayle 573 8255 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.

Tibetan Buddhist Teachings Understanding cyclic existence or samsara.

10-11:30am followed by refreshments.

25 Junction Rd, Te Puna. Everyone welcome! https://www.facebook.com/ tashichoepel.ling Triumph & Tribulation BOP Symphonia’s classical orchestral concert with trombone soloist Joe Thomas.

2:30pm, Holy Trinity Church. No ticket needed, donate what you can afford.

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 We Will Ride Fast Contemporary alternative music including projected visuals.

Dance beats, funky guitars, passionate vocals. Awesome! 29 Aug 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz Welcome Bay Worship Church of God’s Love (7th Day) 10:30am using WBCC premises opposite primary school. All welcome. www.churchofgodslove.com Well-being for Women NZ You’re invited to join a conversation on the health & well-being of women today. 12:30-3pm.

Ph Ingrid 021 952 690

available. Ph 027 430 6383

Maketu Market 3rd & 5th Sundays at

Maketu Village Green. Set up from 7am. $10 per stall.

Ph Carolyn 027 251 0388 or Maureen 021 267 1685 Messy Church Holy Trinity, Devonport Rd 4-6pm Theme: Jesus, Bread of Life.

Activities, short Christian story, simple meal. GF, vegetarian option. Free. Children with adult/s. Ph 576 7718 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

Tauranga Spiritual Growth Centre

14 Norris St, 2nd Sunday of month, 7pm. Join our spiritual community, see mediums & speakers. Ph/txt Tim 022 306 8200 Tauranga Zee Market At Historic Village, some truly amazing stalls to be seen, fine food, amazing atmosphere 10am-2pm Te Puke Scottish Society Monthly dance, Pioneer Room, Memorial Hall, Te Puke, 1-5pm. Great music, meet others, raffles, afternoon tea. Entry $7.

Ph Valerie 573 7093

Sunday 16 August

A Course In Miracles Non-denomi-

national transformational free teaching to bring you peace, happiness, freedom from the past through forgiveness & love. RSVP Ph/txt 0210 274 2502 Accordion-Keyboard Old time music makers, Welcome Bay Hall 1-4pm. $3 entry & Ladies a plate please. All welcome. Ph Ces or Joy 544 3849 Art On The Strand Original art for sale.

Weather permitting. 9am-4pm. The Strand, Tauranga. Tauranga Society of Artists.

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

Title: Discipleship. The calling of Levi

by Jesus. 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 & home-hosting NZ & worldwide. Melbourne, Noumea 2021. Meet twice-monthly. friendshipforce.org.nz or Barbara 027 315 1136, Jonathan 572 2091

Monday 17 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 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 Let’s dance! 6:30-7:30pm at Citizens Club.

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

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

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 at Bethlehem Birthing Centre. All parents, caregivers & under 2s welcome. Morning tea provided. Ph 07 549 4522 Chess At Mount Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Ph Helmut 027 414 7254 Chess In The Afternoon 1:15-4:15pm, Hillier Ctr, 31 Gloucester Rd. Exercise your brain with this fascinating game. $4/session. Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342 Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch Drop-In Clinic, 174 11th Ave, Tauranga. 10am12pm, no appointment needed. For info, education & support for anyone (& their families) living with diabetes. Ph 07 5713422

Dutch Friendly Support Network

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

ESOL Christian Conversation Classes

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

Friends Of The Library Greerton Library Book Group meets in the Meeting Room, 10:30am. Visitors, new members welcome. Just come along or Ph Marian 544 2624 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 Indoor Bowling St Columba Church hall, Cherrywood. 6:45pm. $10 annual subs, $2/night. Everyone/all levels welcome. Ph Paul 576 6324 Indoor Bowls 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 Bowl

Meet at 1pm for 1:30pm start at Omokoroa Settlers Hall.

Equipment & pm tea provided.

Please wear smooth soled shoes. Ph 027 430 4876

Papamoa Genealogy Help Do you need

help to trace your ancestors? All levels catered for. Meet at Papamoa Community Centre Mako Room 1-3pm. Ph 544 4182

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Mon 9:15-10:45 Tga Senior Citizens Club 14 Norris St. Tues 9-10:30 St Mary’s Church Hall, cnr Girven & Marlin. Ph Jennifer 571 1411 or 027 206 0776 Scottish Country Dancing Katikati Scottish Country dance club, St Peters Church, Beach Rd, 1-3pm. All welcome, no partner required.

Ph Douglas 0210 244 6099 Scottish Country Dancing St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd. Beginners 6:30-7:30, Social dancing at 7:30. Ph Heather 579 1556 or 021 1855 747 Sequence Dance Club Enjoy great sequence dancing at Norris St Hall 7-9pm. Get moving in style with friendly company.

St Mary’s Indoor Bowls New members welcome. St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven & Marlin St. Names in by 12:20pm. Ph Sylvia or David 572 0983 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 2nd Monday of every month join us 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

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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 Spiritual Growth Centre Join our spiritual community & grow your knowledge. 14 Norris St, 2nd Sunday of month, $5 entry, 7pm start. Ph Tim 022 306 8200 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

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Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30pm. New members needed, 50+yrs. Ph Barry 021 950 028 Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting 7:30pm St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Alpha Course 7-8:30pm, Holy Trinity, 215 Devonport Rd. Find answers to genuine questions about life.

Discussions & informative films. Ph 578 7718

Beginners Exercise For Seniors

Strength, balance & falls prevention focus. Welcome Bay Community Church, 340 Welcome Bay Rd. 9:30am.

Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437 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 At Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St, beside Blake Park. Tues, Thurs, Sun at 9:15am for 9:30am start.

Visitors & new players welcome.

Ph 07 575 5121 Inachord Chorus Do you love to sing & have fun? Learn with an experienced vocal coach. 7pm, Bethlehem Community Church 183 Moffat Rd. Ph Sabine 021 111 8659 Israeli Dancing Beginners dancing at Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. 6:30-7:30pm. Circle & line dances. All ages welcome. Ph Maria 022 165 2114 Keep On Your Feet 10:30am11:30am, Katikati Catholic Church hall, 89 Beach Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617

Merge Informal Social Connections

Meet new residents to Tauranga 1st & 3rd Tues 5-7pm at Neighbourhood, Cherrywood Shopping Centre. Email Karen at merge.tauranga@gmail.com Mount Morning Badminton 9:30-12 Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Margaret 575 9792 Mount Runners & Walkers Club meets Tue & Fri, 9:30am start at May St Guide Hall. All ages & levels runners & walkers welcome.

Babysitters available. mtrunnersandwalkers.co.nz

Newcomers Walking Group Newcomers are welcome to join

us, 10:30am at Mount base across from Lifeguard building. Easy walk around the Mount. Make new friends.

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 Poetry Between The Wines Casual get together welcoming emerging, established poets & poetry lovers. Last Tuesday of every month, 7pm Jam Factory, Historic Village. $5 koha. Ph 571 3232 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 9:20 weekly. All welcome any level. Ph 578 3606

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. Oropi visit South City

Tauranga 60+ Continuing Education David Love, An insider’s view of the Regional Council. 10am. Otumoetai Baptist Church, 241 Otumoetai Rd. $5 entry

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Greerton RSA 7pm.

Friendly get-together, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448 Tauranga Model Railway Club Clubrooms open Tues 9:15am & Thurs 7:30pm, cnr Mirrielees/Cross Rds. Ph Mike 021 939 233

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

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

Melissa 027 307 6800 or Bob 027 478 6282 Tauranga Orchid Society 7pm Wesley Church Hall, 13th, Ave. BOP orchid judges talk about preparing plants for show & orchid naming. All welcome. taurangaorchids@gmail.com Tauranga Target Rifle Club New shooters welcome. Gear, coaching is provided to get you started in this Olympic sport. 7pm Legion Hall, Elizabeth St

Tauranga Toastmasters

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

Welcome Bay Lions Club Morning Tea 3rd Tuesday of month 10:3011:30. Everyone welcome. Come along & meet new friends. $3pp. Welcome Bay Community Centre. Ph Lynn 544 8625 Welcome Bay Strength Balance Low impact strength & balance exercise class to music, suitable for seniors. Falls prevention focus. 11am Welcome Bay Hall. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437 Yoga For All Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6:30-8pm. Traditional, relaxing yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 for one or $90 for 9 classes. Bring a mat. Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 19 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 Memorial Park, 7th Ave Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting at 10am every 1st/3rd Wed each month. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. Ph 0800 229 6757 Arabian Spice Beginners & advanced Bellydance Classes, 6:30pm St Columba Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd. Learn, dance, keep fit, perform with us. 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!

All you need is flat shoes. Free bowls &

coaching provided while you learn. Ph 578 6881 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 Friends Of The Library Papamoa Library Book Group meets in the Aihe Room, 10am. Visitors, new members welcome. Just come along or ph Betty 542 4322 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night 7:30pm Healing Rooms Come, experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Graced Oppshop 11th Ave & Christopher St, upstairs 1-3pm. All welcome. www.healingrooms.co.nz 021 213 8875 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road.

Mixed 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 Marching For Leisure Noncompetitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & friendship.

For Tauranga teams’ ph Marlene 027 342 0698 Matua Garden Club Matua Hall, Levers Rd, 1:30pm. Guest speaker, floral displays, competition, sales table.

Ph Cynthia 576 1715 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

Newcomers Network Coffee Morning Newcomers to our city, 10:30am at

Multicultural Centre, Historic Village.

Chat, meet new friends, tea, coffee & biscuit provided. Donation only 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 nights 7-9 Wed & Thurs. New players welcome. tabletennistauranga.com Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild Meets at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd 10am-2:30pm & 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome. Ph Carol 027 348 5875 taurangaembroiderersguild@gmail.com Te Puke Senior Citizens Cards, 500, scrabble, rummy kub crib Friday 1-3pm. Boliva Wednesday 1pm-4pm Lyceum Club, Palmer Crt. $3 afternoon tea supplied.

Ph Brian 07 573 8465 or Doreen 07 573 8867

Thursday 20 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 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

o 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

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 21 August

Albi And The Wolves Brilliant selection of

energetic & relatable alternative indie folk. Don’t miss it!

7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Arataki Artists Group Always wanted to paint? Come join our friendly social group 9am-12pm at Arataki Community Centre.

All levels welcome. Ph Fran 021 136 8173 Artist Feedback Sessions Casual group discussing pricing, exhibiting, materials, selling, critiques of your art. 2nd Friday of every month, 10am-12pm $5 The Artery, Historic Village. info@www.theincubator. co.nz Chess Tauranga Tauranga RSA Chess club, Greerton 5pm7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Standard Chess rules.

Werner 548 1111 http:/www. westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga AGM, Friday 28th Aug 10am St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave. Community Playgroup Come along & enjoy some playtime at the Te Puke Toy Library & a coffee on us. 10-12. Gold coin donation.

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.

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

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Horoscopes ARIES: Cancellations this week may provide you with a productive private time. Decision making is your present strong point, especially where family and financial matters are involved.

LIBRA: Relationships remain on an even keel. This is not the week for taking a controversial stand.

Make an added effort to catch up on correspondence and family obligations.

TAURUS: In reviewing property and other legal matters, be sure to read between every line. Conferences are highlighted over much of the week, providing a good forum for presenting ideas.

SCORPIO: Career wise, this week favours a subtle new approach for gaining a promotion. A moneymaking opportunity could require further development. Travel planning may undergo some late changes.

GEMINI: Think again before parting with objects, especially those with a family history. Confidential news may arrive later in the week. Your social life perks up.

SAGITTARIUS: Social pressures are easing and you can finally enjoy some time to yourself. Relationships are highlighted this week and this is a good time for patching up an injured friendship.

CANCER: Added prestige may come your way by the end of the week.

Diplomacy is your current strength and you may find yourself mediating in a family disagreement. In money matters, avoid impulsive moves.

CAPRICORN: This week finds you making a difficult but important decision. You are currently enjoying the limelight, thanks to a recent accomplishment. Youngsters see you as a role model.

LEO: A loved one responds to your suggestions on an intellectual level, though you are unusually emotional at this time. The financial picture begins to brighten gradually.

AQUARIUS: Delays may impede work progress, but friendship and romance are on a steady track. Reunions are highlighted through the weekend. A family related mystery is solved.

VIRGO: An elderly relative may encourage you to take on new challenges, but be sure not to overextend yourself. You will win praise at work but keep your domineering streak in check.

PISCES: Taking the initiative brings results through the week. Weekend travel plans are rearranged, probably to your advantage. Your intuition proves unusually keen.

Your birthday You are secretive, intense, highly driven and utterly loyal. Relationships are highlighted over the next few months. A new friendship is forged while an injured one is ready to be this week repaired. Financial activities dominate.

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Bob McCoskrie from Family First NZ Bob McCoskrie is a South Aucklander by birth. After gaining a Diploma of Teaching, he completed his Masters of Commerce at Auckland University.

He lectured in a tertiary institute in accounting and tax law for four years.

In 1990 he became director of South Auckland Youth for Christ and 1994 he set up the Papatoetoe Adolescent Christian Trust working with at-risk youth and their families in schools and the South Auckland community.

He was appointed a Justice of the Peace in 1996 and in 2002

he joined the Rhema Broadcasting Group as breakfast/talkback host on their nationwide radio programme and television presenter on their current affairs show ‘N-Zone Focus’.

In 2006 he established Family First NZ and is the national director.

Family First NZ quickly became a household name, advocating for families, and speaking common sense and values on a broad range of family issues in New Zealand.

With Nick Tuitasi, he is currently undertaking a pre-election tour of New Zealand to promote Christian values in respect to the referendums with the elections on September 19.

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A second thankyou I wholeheartedly agree with the letter written

by R Morse (The Weekend Sun, July 31, page 21) which was a thank you to the Tauranga Hospital for the great service and care they show their patients during their time in hospital.

I myself have been in the same boat during the past few months which has necessitated me having a few unexpected short stays in hospital which is not normal for me also.

I certainly passed on my grateful thanks for their kind care and attention and that also includes the ambulance team.

I don’t also condone miserable and rude treatment to the staff and we should all be grateful for their kind care.

Thanks again.

P Wilson, Papamoa.

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Centre to be of benefit How fortunate the Bay of Plenty is to have Waikato University and a German university working together here in Tauranga to enable young people to do research and develop as fine scientists, all because we have visionary leaders like Prof Chris Battershill leading the whole faculty.

To have a scientific base established at Sulphur Point would be exciting as it is an ideal place for such a base.

Buddy Mikaere asserts (The Weekend Sun, August 7, page 7) that Sulphur Point was promised for some Maori cultural base many years ago, before the K route was built, and therefore cannot be used for the proposed research centre. He offers absolutely no proof of that assertion. Worse, he has lobbied the Minister so that she has now vetoed the use of just 0.7 ha of land at Sulphur Point for the centre.

If the Minister’s decision is allowed to stand, it would be a tragedy – the proposed centre would have benefited all the region’s young people for decades to come.

I do hope this is not the end and that the city council and the universities challenge the Minister and get her decision reversed. We need a future where all our students can be encouraged to learn so that research and development will follow.

M Murray-Benge, Bethlehem.

Letter to Tenby Powell

You have got to go. You have broken all the accepted rules of proper governance, using foul language in front of council executive, sending disgusting texts to associate councillors and more.

The worst thing is you compromised the council CEO, Marty Grenfell having to publically support you and not resign after your feigned resignation.

Had you made the same request to your fellow councillors, the result may have been different.

We in Tauranga are not ready for your arrogant leadership style.

D Bainbridge, Pyes Pa.

History in context I strongly disagree with P Holden (The Weekend Sun, July 10, page 30) on the subjects of Hong Kong and Israel. Hong Kong Island was a British colony. Only the New Territories were leasehold. The agreement between the UK

and China has been breached.

The citizens of Hong Kong have seen their rights eroded and the demonstrations last year involved all levels of society, including accountants and lawyers.

In a population of 7 million, 2 million took part in a demonstration.

The people now fear being treated like the Chinese citizens in 1988 mowed down by army tanks.

Your correspondent has concerns for

the Palestinians. He might consider the rights of Muslims incarcerated in ‘re-education’ camps in Western China - millions of them interred for their faith. Land ownership pre 1919 in Palestine was vested in the Ottoman Empire. The area became a British Protectorate and Lord Balfour promised a homeland for the Jews in 1920.

The Arab leadership in Jerusalem supported the Nazis during the genocide of the Jews, during the 1940s.

Jews have been associated with Palestine for thousands of years, long before the Islam faith existed.

Arabs have refused to negotiate a two-state settlement, when they had the opportunity and it was Arab States that declared war on Israel.

They lost, and with it territory.

P Holden, be consistent in your views on the adherents of Islam.

A Owen, Katikati.

Passenger rail is obvious For revitalisation, the CBD must itself become a main hub for visitors, locals, businesses, commuters, workers, inhabitants, shoppers and be a commercial centre free of traffic congestion and parking problems. The obvious answer is a Tauranga Central Railway station (on the Strand) as the main destination and transit centre for passenger rail regionally from Katikati, Aongatete, Omokoroa, Te Puna, Otumoetai, Bureta, Tauranga, Matapihi, Bayfair, Blake Park, Mt Maunganui, eastwards to various Papamoa stations, Te Puke, Paengaroa and even beyond Whakatane utilizing the rail corridor which passes parallel to, or through most of these centres.

City wise from CBD Central Station, light rail/trams along Cameron Road to Kennedy Road, Pyes Pa, branched to Welcome Bay, all having a different return loop would complete the transportation plan harmoniously

blending commuter hubs to housing areas, an asset advantageously benefiting all future scenarios.

Now in 2020, with the admission that the flawed roading model will not solve the problems, authorities shortsightedly continue expanding outmoded roading ideas, yet absurdly expect a different result, unashamedly squandering funds. Examples in June 2020, $19.5million on failed transport hub, $2.5million for an updated transport report - which incredibly defers passenger rail for 30 years.

Lamentably, but predictably, the fiasco continues.

J Nagels, Brookfield.

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Not the right thing

Western Bay gone astray I find it incredible that the Mayor of Western Bay District Council thinks it’s OK to give away 172 Hectares of Matakana Island his council “received at no cost”.

True, the land was inherited by WBDC in the 1989 local government reform.

Doesn’t the Mayor and Council understand what kaitiaki means? Guardianship, in this instance for their ratepayers.

Even in that respect his council was lucky.

That land was taken by the Government in 1923 for Tauranga Harbour Board purposes.

It really should have gone to Port of Tauranga (effective confiscation) or at least the BOP Regional Council which represents a far wider populace relating back to the Harbour Board days.

Port of Tauranga approached Western Bay about acquiring the land some 15 years ago and was turned down.

Fair enough - if land taken by the Government 100 years ago is now no longer required - my understanding is that it must be offered for sale back to the 1923 owners or their descendants at today’s price.

Why hasn’t Council disclosed the current value of the land plus a lot of other key information?

B Capamagian, The Avenues.

The invention of Palestine

R. Rimmer, responding to a letter by J. Rudd (The Weekend Sun, July 31, page 21), questions the authenticity of Israel being the natural homeland of the Jewish people.

Since the Jewish conquest over the Canaanites in 1272 BC the Jews have had a continuous presence in the land for the past 3300 years.

In 135AD, Roman Emperor Hadrian renamed the province Syria Palaestina, in an attempt to erase Jewish history from the area.

He re-named the land after the Israelites traditional enemy the Philistines as a final insult, hence the term Palestine.

So what do prominent Palestinians (so-called) have to comment on the status of Palestine and Palestinians?

Professor Azmi Bishara:– a ‘Palestinian Arab’: “There is no ‘Palestinian nation”, the word ‘Palestine’ itself is a colonial invention used by the Romans in order to erase the Jewish identity of Judea and Israel!

Walid Shoebatt, who was a former PLO terrorist, acknowledged the lie he had been fighting for when he asked, “Why is it that on June 4, 1967, I went to bed as a Jordanian and woke up as a Palestinian? We considered ourselves Jordanian until the Jews returned to Jerusalem.

“Then, all of a sudden, we were Palestinians.”

Syrian dictator Hafez Assad (father of the present dictator) told PLO leader Yasser Arafat,:“You do not represent Palestine as much as we do. Never forget this one point: There is no such thing as a Palestinian people, there is no Palestinian entity, there is only Syria.”

A Smith, Bellevue.

The Weekend Sun (July 31, page 6) published a column by Bay of Plenty Mayor es while driving in Te Pu ke I have noticed that some of the Garry Webber headed ‘Panepane Purakau – It’s the right thing to do’. plants near the pedestrian crossings are growing too We disagree. high, to the point that if a small child is approachi Council staff have been consulting in secret with people on Matakana Island ng the crossing, it is really hard to see them. for four years so why is consultation with the rest of the district being rushed through in just one month during the run-up to a I have seen many speeding drivers in Te Puke so we are just waiting for an acc general election? ident to happen. Maybe more judder bars would slo Council is going to hold three open days - at Opureora Marae w because even the roundabo the drivers down on Matakana Island, at Omokoroa Boat Club and at Tauranga uts there already don’t seem to be doing much.

Yacht and Power Boat Club. The venues appear to have been Some drivers appear to use chosen to make it as difficult as possible for Western Bay of Te Puke as a fast thoroughfare when in fact Plenty residents and ratepayers to attend. None are planned it is a town that needs all safety rules adhered to. for Katikati or Te Puke which are the district’s two main population centres.

M Cure, Te Puke.

If it is the right thing to do why has there been so much secrecy and so little consultation?

Yours faithfully, K Hay, Secretary Katikati - Waihi Beach residents and Ratepayers Association.

Faction causes division Tenby Powell is a proven leader who came to the mayoralty only to find a group of disgruntled councillors determined to sabotage his every move.

Hollis, Grainger, Morris, Robson and Kiddie have consistently voted against his initiatives - not because of what they believe is good for Tauranga, but for personal, political gain. Some appear to speak against the mayor on principle, purely to be divisive and to position themselves for the next election.

If I were Tenby Powell, I’d have used a few choice words too, out of intense frustration in what were considered private messages.

To those in the faction, make decisions on your own, not as a group.

If you were beaten in the mayoral race, show us you can be team players.

Move on and do what’s right for the city.

To the mayor, you’ve not lost the community, Tenby. We want your leadership and business skills, especially when tough decisions must be made to lead the way out of the financial mess you inherited.

There are thousands of us out here who support you.

Kia kaha.

S Turner-Smith, Omanu.

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