The Weekend Sun - 28 August 2020

28 August 2020, Issue 1023

We’re older and wiser Matt Talbot shares his birthday with the Weekend Sun, give or take a few days.

While the paper is still roughly A3 size, Matt is now 182cm or six feet tall with a full set of teeth to go with the smile.

His grandmother Lorna Lawrence arranged the front page gig for him 19 years ago after a chance encounter on the golf course with the owner’s mother.

Matt was on the cover of the 5th

anniversary edition too and says he got a bit of mileage out of that with his young school friends.

Read about SunMedia’s 20 years in today’s Life + Style lift-out.

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This week we conclude our 20th anniversary series of re-run Rogers Rabbits with this one from May 19, 2006.

It seems not much has changed since then.

Leaks, escapes and celebrations Huata was ‘welcomed’ back There’s been so much interesting stuff in the news lately, with dramatic stories to society by youngsters with flowers and banners. of leaks, broken loyalties, betrayed trust How many wrong the inside.

But more about The Weekendand Sun moles onCombined Circulation BOP Timesmessages can possibly be jammed into one newsclip?

69,062 circulation of NZME later. 10,162 circulation Awatere-Huata

Here’s a person convicted of stealing funds from a children’s reading First, a couple of observations on the Aussie programme, then being treated like royalty, miners’ escape.

Combined BOP Times, Katikati Advertiser most likely by some of the same children that Two weeks living in a dark hole in the andfun, Te Puke Times circulation isscheme was designed to assist. p: 07 578 0030 ground can’t be much about as exciting less than HALF with only e: ads@thesun.co.nz How ironic, that the very sector of society as a holiday in Hamilton, I suspect, and32,138 in total. she’s ripped off doesn’t understand they’re the incredible escape of the two Tasmanian supporting the person who betrayed them. miners this month is certainly a success to be I didn’t see the banners, but they probably celebrated. Briefly. read something like: Wellcom home But we’ve really heard enough.

Donner Yu are a insparashun And now they’re out safely, they are again Enjoy your spell? ordinary Australians who are fair game to Wish we cud poke fun at.

Let’s get a couple of things in perspective Hypocritical here. By the way they strolled jauntily out of And to make matters worse, the mine shaft, they were clearly not suffering this dodgy activist-turnedmuch physical harm. And the apparent stage management of the whole drama seemed a bit politician is opting for home detention – a shallow, somehow. concept she fiercely opposed during her Media dramatics unfortunate time as an MP. And not wanting to take anything away How hypocritical can you from the determination and guts of these get? What’s next? miners and rescuers, I have to ask the A few beers at the RSA for Willie question, does this really warrant all the Bell when he gets parole? dramatics the media has portrayed in the last A schoolgirl lingerie party for few weeks?

Graham Caphill on his release?

As far as miraculous escapes measure, I’d For goodness sake, New have to say that Robert the diver and the crew Zealand, wake up. This is not the of the Rose Noelle, given up for dead, were sort of behaviour that should be celebrated. arguably more monumental survival epics.

A trip from jail to home detention, for The situations were vastly different, but they weren’t sitting in the dry, being supplied ripping off a children’s literacy fund, should be treated with the contempt and disgust food and iPods through a PVC pipe while it deserves. contemplating a cushy life of lucrative public speaking engagements, book and movie royalties; and handing out thank-you cards on We’re ready This week we had a wee practice for arrival at the surface. a tsunami.

But one thing is for sure, our prisons need Not a bad idea, since we nearly had a to be more like the Beaconsfield Mine. real one a couple of weeks ago and our If we had convicts desperate to leave, rather preparation is clearly a shambles. than heading for a warm, comfy room with There’s a bunch of fancy sirens all along the TV and luxuries, there would be less crime.

Bay coastline, covering every low-lying area, except my place.

Celebrating success?

For some strange reason, Te Puna is the only And speaking of crime, the farce of criminal area that doesn’t have an alarm. punishment reached an all-time peak this Or a pole to put in on. week, as convicted fraudster Donna Awatere-

Frantic tying

But back in Te Puna, my only chance of knowing there’s a tsunami coming, is because I might hear (over the sneezing of the ducks with bird flu) the frantic tying of 130,000 pairs of shoelaces along the coast.

This is because our roads apparently won’t be able to handle the volume of vehicles in the event of evacuation.

So the entire population has been told to put on sensible shoes and walk to higher ground.

This is a great idea for all of you.

Just beware though, to move to the side of the road by the rumble strips, when I come through, in my comfy slippers, tooting in my four-wheel-drive.

Because there is no way in hell that I will be walking away with a backpack from an impending tidal wave at 4km/h while there is a truck in the shed with ample room for refreshments, that will take me and a select group of friends, to the Whakamarama hills at Transit’s sensible 90km/h.

Taking chances

You’d think that after all the taxes, rates, fuel taxes, registration, road user charges, tolls and GST we’ve paid over the decades, there’d be a big enough road for us to all save our lives once in a while.

Apparently not.

If all you dawdlers are going to impede my exit, perhaps I’ll stay on the coast, ride it out in a boat – and take my chances with the big wave and the fluey ducks.

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Because you won’t get anything sensible from the radio.

Lucky, though, that a hundred zillion people on the other side of the world know all about it. Thanks to the European media, who are on the ball, and can report as the wave comes to smote us.

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The Beaconsfield gold mine collapsed on April 25, 2006 in Tasmania. Of the 17 people in the mine at the time, 14 escaped immediately following the collapse, one was killed and the remaining two were found alive on the sixth day by miners Pat Ball and Steve Saltmarsh.

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Seasonal worker was the family’s ‘right hand man’ Five days before he was due to return home to his wife and daughter in Samoa, 36-yearold seasonal worker Vaetasi Selesele Asiata died in a vehicle crash in Tauranga.

family have also flooded social media since the accident.

Vaetasi’s sister Tipesa Gaspian Fomai says the family is still coming to terms with their tragic loss.

“It really is so sad. We were so happy when he said he will be back but it Samoa’s chief turns out he won’t be coordinator for seasonal back alive,” says Tipesa. workers, Lemalu Nele “He is the right hand Masinalupe Leilua says man of my parents. the driver had been the “The family really group’s team leader can’t accept the fact and Vaetasi was in the that he is really gone front passenger seat. especially Lucy.”

“They were returning Tipesa says it was from their shift, were Vaetasi’s third time all tired,” says Lemalu. in New Zealand as a Lemalu says Vaetasi seasonal worker. was part of a team of His earnings had ten RSE Workers who enabled him to arrived from Samoa in build a new home November, and were for his family. due to return in June The single but their contracts vehicle crash near were extended. the Sandhurst Vaetasi was originally Drive on-ramp on confirmed on a flight Maunganui Rd was due to leave New reported to Police at Zealand on July 31, 5pm on Sunday but changes to Samoa’s August 23.

State of Emergency Two other people restrictions allowing injured in the crash flights every three suffered moderate to weeks instead of serious injuries and two prompted the four were unharmed.

Vaetasi Selesele Asiata reschedule and change of plans.

A 35-year-old Samoan seasonal worker was charged with careless Lemalu says Vaetasi and his team had been or negligent driving causing death, and was due working in the Hawke’s Bay area, but shifted to to appear in the Tauranga District Court on Tauranga where they were able to get more work Wednesday. picking kiwifruit, while awaiting their flight home.

Vaetasi is survived by his parents, Asiata Mati Vaetasi’s grieving wife Lucy Selesele Vaetasi and Taai Asiata, and his wife Lucy Selesele McCarthy issued a public post on Facebook Vaetasi McCarthy and their one-year-old expressing her disbelief at the news of his sudden daughter Charity. death. Messages of condolences from friends and

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Racing returns to Tauranga

The return to horse racing at Tauranga this Saturday will be behind closed doors.

Level 2 means that no spectators, sponsors or owners will be present which is a real disappointment to the club, says general manager Louise Dean.

The club has been planning this day for some time, resurrecting Kiwifruit Cup Day which was cancelled in June, says Louise.

“All our sponsors from the June Kiwifruit Cup Day were coming and all the corporate lounges were going to be full plus we had also re programmed our ‘Punter of The Year’ competition with nearly 50 teams entered.”

Racing Tauranga raced under the same lock down rules back in March for their prestigious Japan Trophy Day, and haven’t raced since.

Good news for port workers

The test results from the Port of Tauranga workers tested for COVID-19 last week have all returned negative.

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board tested 720 high priority workers from August 17-20.

Billion dollar boost

The government is spending close to $1 billion on Western Bay of Plenty projects.

Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell says the ‘very significant’ funding commitments reflect the excellent relationship that has been established between the sub-region’s local authorities and the government.

“In recent months, we’ve had $900 million committed to the Tauranga Northern Link project, $45 million for multimodal transport on Cameron Road, with the Western BOP District Council winning $14 million for urbanising Omokoroa, and $18 million for the Rangiuru Business Park,” says Powell.

Police scale back search

Police are reassessing the search for Katikati man Shaun Donovan, 35, who has been missing since August 13. A police spokesperson says an extensive search was completed over the weekend in the vicinity of Wharawhara Road

by LandSAR volunteers. Shaun was last seen 10am on August 13 driving a light blue over grey Toyota Hilux Surf bearing registration number BCW482 It was believed that the vehicle was then parked in the Department of Conservation car park on Wharawhara Road.

If people have any information they can phone 105 quoting file number 200815/3615.

SunLive Comment of the Week ‘Cynical Me’, in response to the TCC vote for a Maori ward writes - “Not once, not anywhere was this ever mentioned during the election and it has been very hush hush till today. Like Jacinda, chuck em out. This is not a choice made by ratepayers. Rate payers fund these things.”

Tom Lehner. Photo: John Borren

It started as a simple request by Garry and Luanne Bettelheim, the owners of a property in 13th Ave, to remove a tree.

They are removing the existing house and replacing it with two, twostorey dwellings.

Nothing strange about that because intensification is the new normal on Te Papa peninsula.

The stumbling block is a 40-year-old avocado tree, on the council berm right where the Bettelheims want to put the driveway. A tree with friends.

Under Tauranga City Council’s Vegetation and Tree Management Policy 2014, the tree doesn’t meet the criteria for removal. It won’t be considered for removal until there is sufficient feedback from the local community, says the council’s urban forrester Richie Goldstone in a letter to nearby residents.

The eight-month battle culminated on

Tuesday when city councillors mulled over 80 pages devoted to the tree in its meeting agenda.

Impassioned presentations included one from Grace Road and Neighbourhood Residents Association chairperson Phil Green.

Phil’s letter begins: “I stand trembling in the morning light, not from the stirring breeze but from the fear my life will be cut short by a chainsaw…”

After 90 minutes the council decided the tree’s life could indeed be cut short by a chainsaw.

However, the tree does serve as a reminder of democracy in action.

Tom Lehner and Christine Price live across the road from the avocado tree.

They moved into the avenue a couple of months ago.

They had been warned by the previous owners that the tree may go.

“We were disappointed but it’s still a beautiful area. We thought we’d try our luck and fight to keep the tree. If you drive

down 13th Ave, the whole area is a green corridor, so it’s really awesome. We moved here because of all the greenery,” Tom says.

After a tree visit and assessment, the Bettelheims were asked to re-consider their proposal and look at possible alternative designs.

Alas, one of the units had been pre-sold, so design modifications were off the table.

After more head scratching, mulling and discussion, the owners were asked if they’d discussed their plans with the locals.

It was the height of COVID-19 lockdown. A letter drop around the neighbourhood resulted in a flurry of emails to Tauranga City Council from concerned residents not wanting the tree to be removed. Tom says the tree’s been a real feature of that end of the avenues.

“A lot of people come down here for the avo’s, you see them constantly and it’s full of birds all the time.”

“The owner wants to maximise his property. Unfortunately development has to happen,” says Tom.

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REBEL TWIN 9.0m x 6.6m GOTTAGE

Iryna Stewart is trying to connect tall people with a new social club.

Standing a statuesque 188cm tall herself, Iryna Stewart is inviting women over 178cm and men over 182cm to join her private Facebook group for both online communication and face-to-face outings like coffee meetings.

A member of several international tall people groups, Iryna says she can see how comfortable tall people are to communicate with each other about the same problems or just share their thoughts.

And tall people, it appears, automatically share a certain

camaraderie.

“I always get a smile from others with whom we can see eye-to-eye, literally” she says.

Well-meaning strangers may not realise it, but for a tall person comments like “You are so tall! How tall are you? How is the weather up there?” can be frustrating at times.

Above-average height certainly has advantages, like being able to easily see a concert from the crowd, but it comes with problems too.

Leg room on planes, especially if it is and international long flight, is one Iryna says.

“My husband, who is taller than me, and I always pay extra for emergency-exit seats as having long legs we cannot sit comfortably in an ordinary seat.

“Also there is a problem to find long trousers and big size comfortable shoes. For the last decade more companies started to produce clothes and shoes for tall

people, but it is still a challenge to find them.”

The private group has 34 members so far – 24 females and 10 males. Youngest of the group is a 15-year-old student.

A licensed immigration advisor by occupation, Iryna is also a tour guide and a Russian-language tutor and translator.

She’s no stranger to arranging events, having organised the Tauranga Russian Festival in 2018 and the Slavic Festival last year.

The COVID-19 lockdown, with its lack of international tourists, and a decreased number of people who can apply for a New Zealand visa, has affected her immigration business meaning she has had some spare time to organise the club.

Anyone interested in joining the group can check out the BOP Tall People Club on Facebook or phone Iryna directly on Robyn Hayes 0210 226 2619.

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Papamoa teen eyes Defence Force career Papamoa teenager Tony Albany, 17, is one step closer to his dream career in the Defence Force after he was awarded the top prize of ‘Overall Excellence Award’ at the Blue Light Life Skills Camp.

At the camp, held at the Trentham Defence Force base in Wellington from August 10-14, staff recognised Toby as standing out from his peers with his open-minded approach and positive attitude towards the programme activities.

“No task was too big or too small

for Toby, he gave every activity 100 per cent and he encouraged his peers to give it a go too,” says Blue Light life skills co-ordinator Abbe-Mae. “Toby was leading by example throughout the week-long residential camp. He was always positive, and this encouraged his peers around him to see things from a different perspective.”

This highly successful programme has been run by New Zealand Blue Light in partnership with NZ Defence Force for the past 11 years.

The six singing scholarship hopefuls.

Local larks compete for scholarship Luciano Pavarotti once said that opera is one of the most important art forms and that it should be listened to and appreciated by everyone.

Aquinas College students Zoe Sherlock, Abby King and India Mahy and Tauranga Girls College students Annabel Robinson, Ansh Doht and Hemorere Heke-Ririnui are practising their songs in the hope of winning a Tauranga Opera Forum – TOF – singing scholarship in September.

Opera singing is specialised, requiring years of dedication and tuition. TOF offers financial help for talented singers to take their study further.

TOF was established in 2013 for lovers of opera to share screenings of professional operas from all over the world. The scholarships were added later to provide for 12 months singing tuition, says TOF Scholarship Committee chairperson John Hodgson. ilable ce Ava ed n a n i F rov to App asers h c r Pu

Scholarships comprise a first prize of $1500, second $1000 and an encouragement award of $500.

Applicants must provide sheet music for their audition songs, a video of their performances, compete in a public audition performance and provide a written statement outlining their aspirations.

Zoe wants to tell stories and touch people emotionally through song. Abby wishes to gain a university singing degree and become a performer.

India loves being on stage and would like to include musical theatre as well as song writing.

Annabel hopes to broaden her singing ability and pursue a singing career. Ansh would like a singing career to lead to overseas opportunities.

Hemorere is grateful for the blessing of vocal ability and with the knowledge she gains, sees her future as an ambassador to inspire young people.

The Scholarship Concert is being held 2pm on Sunday, September 6, at the Wesley Church. $10.

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Don’t dump your dog “Don’t dump your dog” is the request from Rescue, Revive, Rehome’s co-founder Rowan Elliott.

Rowan Elliott and her dog head out to search for an abandoned puppy in Pyes Pa.

A small chocolate Labrador puppy left abandoned on the side of Pyes Pa Rd is just the latest story.

It was seen being pushed out of a car onto the verge, patted and then left, half-way between Tauranga and Rotorua.

The vehicle occupants then sped off, leaving a puzzled puppy standing there.

“It’s a recurring issue,” says Rowan.

“We are seeing it more and more at the moment. Dumped animals, cats, dogs, even horses we’ve come across.”

Other motorists pulled over to rescue the puppy from the side of the busy highway, but weren’t able to cross the road before more cars and motorcycles swept past in a noisy blast, scaring the dog off into the bush.

It was two days later before Rowan was called, but she brought her dogs anyway to see if they could find the puppy.

“We’ve been called out to a situation before up Pyes Pa Rd - to a pig dog that’s been dumped. He’s been there now for two years and no one can catch him.

“I’ve tried my best as well. He’s been seen early in the mornings eating possum carcasses off the side of the road. He’s riddled with cancer and has tumours running down his legs. We’ve tried for hours to catch this boy but no one has been able to.”

She says people need to know there are alternatives to abandoning pets on roadsides.

“There are options that can help, as opposed to dumping an animal that can’t fend for itself. Rescues, council, SPCA. Even just say on Facebook that you need to find a good home, instead of dumping it.”

RRR-Rescue, Revive, Rehome is one of those organisations, run by Rowan and Siobhan Mikaere.

The two women take their own animals out on rescues into the bush around Pyes Pa. “If there’s a puppy lost in there, a kind friendly animal is a really soothing thing for a scared puppy to come out to.” The two women field many calls and requests, which take up numerous hours of searching for animals and organising to arrange them to be dropped to them for care.

“Please contact us. We understand these situations. At RRR we don’t judge anyone.

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Coast carers needed Coast carers have three opportunities to help protect the sand dunes at Waihi Beach, Papamoa Beach and Ohope Beach on the last Sunday in August.

All that’s required is to turn up wearing covered footwear; and bring gardening gloves, a water bottle, a friend or three and a smile.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council will be providing planting equipment and light refreshments, and asks everybody to maintain a two-metre distance from other planters in accordance with settings made by Government.

Digging in the sand is easy, and dune restoration can be enjoyable and rewarding.

The dunes provide a buffer

between the land and the sea and native dune plants play a vital role in anchoring and maintaining healthy and stable sand dunes, binding light blowing sand onto the beach.

Without these plants, the sand blows away and dunes disappear - leaving the land vulnerable to weather and wave surges.

“The popularity of many beaches, changing climate, pests and development pressure are all affecting the health of our coast, particularly dunes.

“The work of Coast Care groups is important in making sure our beaches remain for many more years to come,” the council says The Ohope working bee will be held on Sunday, August 30, from 9.30am – 11am opposite Tuati St, Ohope.

Look for the Coast Care flag.

Sand dune planting at Waihi Beach.

At Waihi Beach and Papamoa Beach the working bees, also on Sunday August 30, get underway at 10am and finish at 12noon. Meet at the eastern end of Broadway Rd in Waihi, and at the beach access opposite Douglas Pl in Papamoa for those working bees.

Each of the three beach locations will have a Coast Care flag near the roadside, for easy spotting.

A further coast care planting working bee planting along the estuary margins in Maketu will be held on Sunday, September 13, from 10am – 12noon.

Hosted by Coast Care Bay of Plenty and Maketu Ongatoro Wetland Society, the meeting point for this planting event is Kaituna Cut carpark at the end of Ford Rd. For more information on these family-friendly events go to: www.boprc.govt.nz/coastcare

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Gone today, here tomorrow THE REAL

Niky and Katie Jenkins roam Waihi Beach with the eroded sand dunes in the background.

Photo: Daniel Hines

Large chunks of Waihi Beach have disappeared into the ocean.

The dunes between the settlements of Waihi Beach and Bowentown have been severely chewed up by rough seas and prevailing winds this winter.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Coast Care regional coordinator Paul Greenshields says the area in question is particularly exposed to north-easterly winter wind and waves.

He says the calmer weather more typical of summer, should allow the dunes to reapir themselves Regular beach walker Niky Jenkins from Katikati and her daughter Katie from Auckland were walking the beach recently and surprised at the scale of the erosion.

Niky says she has seen the sand come and go over the years but has never seen it retreat by that much.

“It’s definitely an issue.”

She says it would be a shame if they had to protect the dunes with big rocks like some of the beachfront home owners are doing.

“People have lost a good two metres off the end of their section.“ Paul says the formation of sand dunes is a dynamic process and there are three stages in the process – a quiet stage, an erosion stage and a build-up stage.

“Most shorelines will fluctuate between periods of sand erosion and accretion.”

There are nine properties on the seaward side of Broadway Road and Coast Care works with the owners to remove weeds on the dunes and replant with native plants more suited to New Zealand coastal conditions.

Planting was recently completed in the dunes around the Tuna Avenue car park area.

Other residents and members of the Waihi Coast Care group also do work to protect and restore the sand dunes along the full 10km of the Waihi Beach.

Paul says this is done through a combination of weed clearance and planting of native dune plants and grasses, so the natural dune formation cycle is assisted to ensure that healthy, functioning dunes are Daniel Hutchinson maintained.

Share your ideas Together with you, we want to make Mount streets safer, more accessible and more attractive. Let us know:

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How easy and safe is The Mount currently to move around?

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Which routes should we include in our trial?

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What do you think we should change and what should we keep?

Go online to submit your feedback by Monday 7 September 2020

www.tauranga.govt.nz/innovatingstreets For a printed copy of the feedback form, visit the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park, Mount Maunganui Library, Mount Hot Pools or Baywave. Or phone 07 577 7000.

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They’re finding appy-ness An app to encourage positive mental health habits is having spin-offs for added productivity in the workplace.

The Mentemia app has been driven by former All Black and mental health advocate Sir John Kirwan and a team of clinical

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advisors. It is also backed by Tauranga business adviser John Olsen who is on the board of directors.

John has experience leading teams of thousands of employees at a time and says he was drawn to Mentemia through his “personal and professional experience of trying to help people”.

“From a professional perspective, an app is a practical way to reach lots of people. It’s an on-demand resource, so people can address what they’re dealing with right away.

“Personally, I really like the worry map exercise – it calms my racing brain down when I’m awake at two o’clock in the morning thinking about the business problem.”

Define your worry

The worry map helps users define what their worry is and whether it’s within their control, before creating an action plan.

Once the activity is complete, an in-app balloon on a string pops up for users to ‘cut’, signifying letting the worry go.

“I use that one often. That’s what I love about the app, there’s lots of different ways to interact with it: some

people will use it frequently and others will interact with one or two tools or resources that really work for them.”

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The app provides specific resources for dealing with COVID-19.

“Stress, anxiety and worry are dialled up during uncertain times like

COVID-19,” says Sir John Kirwan.

“Lockdown was and is again a catalyst for many people and businesses to begin using the app, as people are wanting advice about how best to cope and thrive during these times.”

The need is evident in the amount of downloads, which total more than 65,000 since the app’s April release.

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Knitting is making a comeback however the resurgence isn’t just due to people finding time on their hands like they did during the nationwide lockdown.

Robyn runs a free social knitting group from 6.30pm – 8.30pm on Wednesday evenings, encouraging new knitters and people who have problems with knitting to come along. At Level 2, participants spread out around the shop knitting at a safe distance from each other.

“They want to make their own clothing rather than buy ready-made,” says Robyn Parker of Robyn’s Cottage in Chadwick Rd, Greerton.

“People are asking us what the country of origin is for our wool.”

Robyn says four to five people walk into Robyn’s Cottage every day wanting to take up knitting, many for the first time.

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The couple have been working seven days a week, 14 hours a day just to keep up. Robyn has also been sewing hundreds of face masks for individuals and businesses since the shop came out of lockdown, experiencing an increase in demand after the country returned to Alert Level 2.

“I think everyone needs at least one mask in their emergency kit.”

The masks have three layers, with cotton on the outside two layers and a flannelette piece in the middle which has the weave going in the opposite direction from the outer layers.

“For those that want to make a mask at home the Middlemore Foundation in Auckland has a pattern on their website.

“Our mask is just like theirs and easy to make.”

“Some of the fabric we use isn’t out in the shop, “so hasn’t been touched. If people don’t want to buy a mask, we encourage them to make their own.”

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Robyn and husband Rex have done a great deal of research to find out exactly where their wool is grown, spun and manufactured prior to its arrival into their shop as a coloured ball ready to be knitted or crocheted.

They’ve also enjoyed the new world of having an ecommerce website which was launched after the lockdown.

“People pre-shop on the website before they come in so they know exactly what they want, asking for exact wool brand, colour and number.

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Tauranga Harbour City Lions members are sorting books twice a week for this year’s Book Fair, but are worried about the lack of donations. Photo: Daniel Hines.

It’s time to turn over a new leaf – and donate your old ones to the Lions.

For those who read every book in the house over the lockdown, now is the chance to donate to a good cause and refresh the collection.

The Tauranga Harbour City Lions annual book fair is woefully short of donations and is reminding people that they’re now collecting.

Anything from gory murder mysteries

to family-friendly picture books are being accepted, until October 31. The annual Book Fair runs from November 6-8 at the Tauranga Race Course.

The book fair usually brings in big bucks which is then funnelled back into community projects.

In past book fairs, the Tauranga Harbour City Lions raised enough to spend $24,000 on defibrillators for St John, and $15,500 on flood lights for local emergency services.

“We don’t have as many books as we’d like heading into this year’s event,” says event organiser Christine Currie.

“Any good, clean jigsaws or books that aren’t encyclopaedias or magazines – we want them.”

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Maori ward pending unless public says ‘no’ Tauranga electors have an opportunity to hold a poll to counter-demand the resolution made this week by Tauranga City Council to establish a Maori ward for the 2022 local government elections.

The resolution, made on Tuesday after consultation with iwi and hapu, is designed to ensure a voice for local Maori in the council chamber when important decisions are made about the city’s future.

It will also help the council meet its obligations under the Local Government Act, which requires councils to improve Maori participation in decision-making, and under the Local Electoral Act, which encourages fair and effective representation.

The decision endorsed a recommendation by the Tangata Whenua/Tauranga City Council Committee and a group representing 17 iwi and hapu. Their report stated

that non-Maori were not able to fully represent the Maori position on important issues, despite their best intentions to do so.

Carlo Ellis, the council’s manager: strategic Maori engagement, says the decision was a step forward for the council’s relationships with tangata whenua.

“Formal recognition of the Maori voice at the table shows a real commitment to the Treaty partnership.

“There was a strong, emotional reaction to this decision in chamber today, which shows just how much this means to the Maori community.”

Mayor Tenby Powell says tangata whenua would soon comprise 20 per cent of Tauranga’s population, and it was crucial they be included in decisionmaking processes.

“It’s been more than 20 years since a member of the Maori community was elected to Council,” says Powell.

There are already three other councils with Maori representation, including

the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

Tauranga currently has a mayor and ten councillors – two for each of the three existing wards and four ‘at large’ city-wide.

Electors can demand that the Council hold a poll to counter-demand the resolution. The demand would have to be in writing and signed by 5 per cent of electors. The results of a poll would be binding for the next two elections.

The council also agreed that tangata whenua representatives be given voting rights on the council’s four standing committees.

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Garden and art trail has 80 stops An incredible 80 stops feature in November’s four-day Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival trail, spanning from Katikati to Te Puke.

this unique garden trail with local and national artists exhibiting a wide variety of work in different mediums.

Being able to see artists at work in their own studios is an added delicious festival feature.

“Ten are art studios, and the rest are gardens,” says festival director Marc Anderson. “Many will also have art on display, too.”

Matching artists with gardens is one of the outstanding features of

Lots of transport options

Left: Dalyn Lodge Garden, owned by Lynne and Dave Kibell.

“As well as having top favourite gardens from previous years, 50 per cent of the gardens are new to the trail.”

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Below: Seista Garden, owned by Colleen Thwaites.

service will both be available to festival patrons.

“One e-bike trail goes around Tauranga, and another from Te Puna to Omokoroa,” says Marc.

“And people can book a seat or hire a complete shuttle for a group tour.”

Something for everyone

Gardens to be explored include large sprawling country delights, courtyards, city, rural and rustic gardens. Wandering through rambling cottage gardens, urban freestyle, coastal, forest, subtropical and across immaculate lawns framed with floral extravagance is sure to enrapture all festival fans.

“We have introduced a sustainable garden element,” says Marc.

“And there will be micro-gardens

specifically showing you what you can do in a very small space.

“One of the gardens even has a bush walk with two islands shaped like the North and South

Island. It will also have a display of tiny houses.”

The Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival runs from November 19-22.

Work edges closer on Wharf St upgrade Work to turn Wharf Street into a pedestrianfriendly environment is well underway and on track to open this summer.

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The upgrade has already achieved major milestones improving the underground service network of Wharf Street, says the Tauranga City Council.

This includes the installation of a new water and sewer main, repairs to the existing stormwater pipes, the installation of a new surface drainage system and the infrastructure required for the new lighting system. Work has now moved above ground with concrete works to commence in late August.

Mayor Tenby Powell has had a close eye on the project and how it’s progressing.

“Through the Vital Update, people told us that revitalising the city centre was amongst the top three things they would like to see changed,” says Powell.

“It’s exciting to see the efforts going into this project, amidst the impact of COVID-19 to ensure the new environment can be enjoyed this coming summer.

“I’d like to thank the Wharf Street businesses who have been accommodating and supportive – knowing that this upgrade will have huge future opportunities in store for them and the whole city centre.

“The heart of our city will be so much richer with an experience like this. I can’t wait to have my first coffee out there when it is all completed.

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A family on the campaign trail Why are Simon Bridge’s billboards decorated with blue fairy lights? It seems he has new campaign managers running his re-election effort this year.

“I’m really clear about what I would do if re-elected and certainly if there’s a National-led government we would make sure that we’re growing the economy and keeping that strong.

“When we were in government, we made Tauranga stronger economically with supporting the kiwifruit sector when it had PSA, and with supporting the set-up of the PlantTech Research Institute.

“I’d make sure we’re freeing up land by RMA reform. We have elderly, and solo parents with maybe one child, living in smaller places.

“Freeing up and getting old state housing stock transformed would be transformative for Tauranga.”

He’s determined to get the Tauranga Northern Simon Bridges is bringing a bit of family fun to the election this year.

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“We’d actually make it Sons Emlyn and Harry helped launch their dad’s happen. The government says it wants to do it but campaign from their couch, live-streaming an there’s nothing happening. Labour makes first-class interview asking Simon some curly questions on announcements with second-rate delivery.” taxes and grilling him on the economy.

He also wants to get four-laning to Hamilton built.

His fireside chat at The Weekend Sun was probably “And I’m committing to getting started on more relaxed.

Hewlett’s Rd and Totara St for the port traffic there.

“Tauranga is a great place to raise a family.

Out through Barkes Corner and Tauriko we need a “People move here from far and wide,” says Simon. big solution. There’s a lot to get cracking with.”

“I think it’s getting harder though, with making Simon has heard many say they feel they’re living in ends meet and keeping money in your pocket. And a less safe community with greater social problems. land for housing is becoming more expensive.”

“I want to see a specified gang unit here that’s really He says there’s not enough being done in terms of tooled up to deal with the gangs. We’re seeing too houses, roading and transport, and dealing much crime from them, too many problems, and with gangs. they’ve been peddling meth.

Click it, tick it and keep the pen Sharing a pen at the voting booth is so 2017, and this year’s general election won’t stand for it.

As well as encouraging voters to bring their own pen to vote this year, the Electoral Commission has ordered two million pens to help make voting safe.

“The Electoral Commission decided to run the election as though the country were at Alert Level 2 – hence the singleuse pens,” says an Electoral Commission spokesperson.

“The pens will be available at all advance voting and election

day voting places throughout the country.

“There are nearly 3.3 million people enrolled to vote, so the commission is still encouraging people to bring their own pens.

“Blue or black ink is preferred.”

Providing more pens than the population of Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton combined isn’t a cheap venture – it cost $390,000 including freight and excluding GST. The pens will be distributed to voting places based on expected voter turnout.

The electoral commission are bringing Voters who use a provided pen two million pens to the voting booth. get to take it home, too – a 2020 souvenir of sorts. MacKenzie Dyer Photo: Daniel Hines.

“There are some real areas of deprivation that have health and social wellbeing effects.

“I want to see more beds for the homeless, and wrap-around teams for social agencies so we can deal with the underlying causes of homelessness, and help with mental health issues better.” He is committed to government leading the development of a cultural hub in the Tauranga CBD. “Nelson, Napier, New Plymouth, they’ve all got one. As we’ve grown, we should have a cultural hub, a museum to tell our stories and appropriately house all our history we have, both Maori and Pakeha.”

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Striker and top goal scorer Colm Kenny (airborne) in action against Otumoetai.

Defending champions extend an impressive winning streak Papamoa football club’s premiership men’s team is on a high at the halfway point of the season, having beaten all of the other 11 teams.

The team extended its winning streak to 25 games after a two-nil win over the Matamata Swifts at Gordon Spratt reserve on the weekend.

Named ‘The Flying Mullet’ in honour of their sponsor, the squad has now gone nine points clear just over halfway through the season, something that’s never been done before in the WaiBOP Premier league.

What’s even more remarkable is that the team has actually gone a whopping 25 games unbeaten since May last year.

As a result of the COVID-19 delayed start to this year’s competition, the current season now splits into a top six/bottom six round robin.

This means there is another five tough games ahead of the team, if the defending champs are to once more take out the top honour.

“The boys this year have been working harder than ever with an even stronger mentality and

desire to win the Premiership,” coach Antony Meiklejohn says.

“They want to take the next step into Northern League Football.

“They have been playing some outstanding football and deserve to be 11 out of 11, pushing themselves to their physical and mental limits every week.

“The players have all bought into the club philosophy set by our club president Maaka Nelson - that every player matters - and they all want to do the Papamoa community proud.

“We have five tough games remaining but I know the boys will give their all to hopefully take home the Premiership trophy again,” Antony says.

Success would see the team qualify for the Northern League competition in 2021, a commitment that would see them travel to Auckland to play every second weekend.

Papamoa is the largest senior football club in the Bay of Plenty. Its patron is former Kiwi international Wynton Rufer who is well-known in New Zealand Football circles. He is the only New Zealander to win a European medal and in 1999 was voted the Oceania player of the century.

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Acorn sows the seeds of success The Acorn Foundation has given away a whopping $1.75 million in the past 12 months.

The foundation connects donors with causes, mainly in the Western Bay of Plenty, and the generosity appears to be growing.

This past year’s philanthropic spree is more than 50 per cent up on the previous year.

Acorn Foundation general manager Lori Luke says the growth in distributions is driven primarily by the resettlements of trusts and an increase in local business support for charitable organisations.

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“Our team truly appreciates the opportunity to make these distributions on behalf of our donors who have such a big heart for our community.

“The recipients that have been selected this year provide essential services to our region, and we are delighted that we can help our donors contribute to their efforts.”

The addition of seven Bob and Joy Owens Scholarships that have moved to Acorn via the resettlement of the Owens Charitable Trust and two new scholarships for students at the University of Waikato Tauranga campus, means that over $310,000 will be paid out via scholarship and award programmes this year.

These awards include the $57,000 Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at the Ockham NZ Book Awards, Page/Acorn Engineering Scholarships, Outward Bound, Dale Carnegie Youth

Programme, arts, sports and international travel awards and a variety of educational scholarships that ensure young people who excel are assisted in their studies.

Over the years, 266 charities have been supported by Acorn donors.

One of those to receive support is Bay Conservation and chief executive Michelle Elborn says the donations are what makes their work possible.

They will use the money to support their nature education programme with schools.

They have projects at Otanewainuku and Aongatete where they educate children about conservation, the need for it and the type of skills that are needed.

Targeting the right causes Children do things like five minute bird counts to identify what native species are present at any given time in an area, invertebrate monitoring and other hands-on activities.

Bay Conservation educator Brian Ireland teaches Katikati College students.

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Children experience the practical side of conservation.

“For us some of the donors have specifically identified the environment as an area they would like their money to support. It’s a huge help,” Michelle says.

Several other notable recipients this year include Omanu Surf Livesaving Club, which has received over $43,000 from the Karen Pensabene Fund and Waipuna Hospice, which has received more than $104,000 from the contributions of eleven different donor funds.

Lori says with local charitable organisations impacted by the effects

of COVID-19, both from a reduction in available funding and in an increase in service demand, their appreciation for Acorn’s donor support is stronger than ever.

Wendy Lobb from the Salvation Army, says they can better serve the community as a result of the funding.

“We continue to be humbled and grateful for these vital funds that assist us at the front line of our work, and in particular this year, knowing these funds provide us with the opportunity to add the much needed resource of dedicated peer support to our team working in the addictions space in Tauranga.”

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The tyranny of distance At Level 2 it is disconcerting to find that some restaurants in the Tauranga area are not taking the distancing of tables seriously. I know from personal experience of one and from a friend of another. We are lucky we haven’t had any cases down here, but that could easily change, even with the whole country in Level 2. None of us want to go back to Level 4.It is also not necessarily older people (over 65 age

group) that have contracted COVID 19 this time around.

If face masks become mandatory in public spaces (such as shopping malls, supermarkets) I just hope that EVERYONE complies.

We do not want to see the death tolls that have occurred and are still occurring overseas. We are a team of five million and we need to remember that.

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Drawing a line in the sand

The amount of resources and organisations tied up as a result of our alcohol and drug abuse is ridiculous and this includes the cost of the inhumanity bestowed upon the affected woman and children.

As a country we must look at another way.

The blame lays fairly and squarely with the voting public with the ‘what’s in it for me? lolly scramble every time an election comes round.

Next are the politicians that make weak decisions and are the cause of the haves and the have nots through their taxation, social and justice policies.

Can you believe that, should the legal use of cannabis for recreation be introduced, the Government will increase the funding for mental health facilities.

This is like society bashing its head on the table only because they know a doctor will be handy.

It’s about time society truly wakes up, takes responsibility and puts a stop to the decay all around us and introduces penalties that stop the hurt inflicted on our vulnerable women and kids.

Our police are worked off their feet, but our weak penalty system is letting their good work down.

Shame on all New Zealanders that turn a blind eye to the beatings and damage inflicted on our woman folk and children every minute of each day, day and night, all year.

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If this is adopted the CEO would report back with a ‘terms of reference’, a budget and other details.

In my opinion this option is equal to ‘putting the fox into the hen house’, the results of which will be further turmoil.

Yours sincerely M J Anderson, Pyes Pa.

The road to China Your correspondent S McLean (The Weekend Sun, August 7, page 28) is absolutely right when he says our governments need to keep a close eye on China.

Even though foreign journalists are mainly treated with disdain they too have a duty to accurately report the abuse of dissidents and minorities going on in China today. The clamp down and abuse of people’s rights under the 50 Year Handover Agreement in Hong Kong and the abusive and physical torture of the Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang Province in the north of China is inexcusable.

Our guide last year in Xian, the old capital of China - a city today of ten million people - told us there were between 600 and 700,000 cameras watching the people in the main areas of the city.

No one is allowed to speak out against the ruling regime otherwise they will be severely punished or suddenly disappear.

Not only did China force a takeover of Tibet some years ago but it is now trying to dominate the South China Seas causing the Philippines and other nations in the area real fear because of the islands they have built and are establishing military bases on.

Very few people in New Zealand know about The Chinese Belt and Road Initiative which would give China the opportunity to trade with numerous countries around the world. It is a modern resurrection of The Old Silk Road Route commencing in Xian, China through the Northern Hemisphere countries to Istanbul and down the Mediterranean to Venice. The Belt being a connecting Maritime Belt down through The South China Seas through Indonesia and Malaysia across the Indian Ocean to India, up through the Suez Canal across the Mediterranean and meeting up in Venice, Italy again. This would give China complete dominance of world trade.

They recently launched a satellite into space which they said was to monitor The Belt and Road progress and many other things and places as well I guess.

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New renting app, Grove Rent, launched in NZ New Grove Rent app empowers New Zealand landlords with a better, faster, and easier option for collecting and tracking rent.

Grove is enabling landlords to have flexibility in how they manage their property, while having full control of their finances.

With fully automated property management software to track and reconcile rent payments, Grove is disrupting the traditional time-heavy process of scrolling bank statements and updating spreadsheets every week.

Founder Aaron Yee says Grove gives landlords peace of mind.

Using Grove, landlords won’t suffer the negative consequences that come with not meeting their obligations or complying with rental regulations.

This year the property sector in New Zealand has been intently

focused on the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act, which passed into law in August 2020.

This has come with new legislation for landlords to learn and many fear an added risk to their investment.

"A lot is changing for landlords right now and we’re glad that Grove Rent can put the rent collection part on autopilot so they have time to learn about their new responsibilities," says Aaron. "The pressure on landlords to notice missed rent payments and also keep up-to-date rent records to keep insurance happy can be quite a lot.”

The feature rich application boasts many benefits for landlords and tenants, including push notifications when rent is paid or is in arrears, digital receipts sent to

tenants for their own up-to-date rent records. On-demand reporting and an online rent book that updates itself and the ability to switch banks or remortgage without interrupting rent.

Grove also helps out with communication between both parties with friendly and concise emails that give notice in line with New Zealand’s tenancy laws.

Aaron says that while Grove is hugely beneficial to Kiwi landlords wanting to meet their compliance, the Wellington-made software is designed to be used in any country.

“We surveyed hundreds of landlords and discovered that one of their biggest pain points is rent collection. This group has the time and knowledge to self-manage their properties, but want to be able to do it more efficiently.”

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Confidence, communication and transparency When it comes to your home, you want to make sure it’s safe, comfortable and long-lasting.

If it’s not, you’ll run into problems later down the track.

Una and Neil Catley built their Te Puke home in 2003 but by 2018 they were told their home would need weatherproofing and recladding.

They reached out to Te Puke Building Services who were able to help them with initial planning through to completion with no fuss.

Peter Bark – a registered and licensed building practitioner - is at the helm of this tight knit group and personally attends to all projects to ensure they are on programme and the quality is 100 per cent.

Una says they wanted to ensure they didn’t have weatherproofing issues again down the line and Pete supported them in making a good decisions.

“The choice of recladding material was very important to us. Pete listened to our concerns and helped with research on options. In the end we all agreed that the local product, Pukepine was the right option.”

The team worked around Una and Neil, being careful not to disrupt their living situation any more than necessary.

“Pete and the team had a plan so that segments of the house were stripped, inspected and the base cladding

Una Catley and Te Puke Building Services’ Peter Bark. added in a short time frame so the weather did not compromise the house and the work did not compromise our ability to live in the house,” says Una. Te Puke Building Services works hard to maintain clear and consistent communication to ensure the final result is exactly what the client wants.

They also make sure to stay transparent when it comes to costs – offering detailed weekly breakdowns of materials and labour costs.

“While we lived very minimalistically for several months with dust, cool breezes, noise, but it was absolutely

Properties selling despite Level 3 Buyers have been undeterred

by Auckland’s return to Level 3 restrictions, with three commercial properties selling under the hammer in Colliers International’s auction room in the last fortnight.

Two properties in Onehunga sold last Wednesday in a virtual auction, while a property in Mt Wellington sold the week prior - less than an hour before the lockdown came into force.

Auckland director of investment sales at Colliers Gareth Fraser

says investors and occupiers continue to have confidence in the market’s fundamentals.

"While Auckland’s return to Level 3 has brought some uncertainty, these auction results show there’s still strong investor appetite for quality commercial property offerings.

"Savvy investors are clearly looking beyond the short term and are banking on long-term gains and underlying land values.

"Property is often seen as a safe haven in times of economic disruption, and the current situation is no different, as these auction results attest."

worth it,” says Una. “While we were happy with our home before, we are delighted with the end product after the work by Pete’s team.”

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Taking care of the big picture

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The way Kiwis want to enjoy and live in their homes is changing – and fast.

An increasing number of people who build new are opting for a ‘dual living’ project, where two separate dwellings exist on the same title, says Debbie and Craig Williams from Signature Homes Bay of Plenty and Tauranga.

“The rising interest in dual occupancy homes comes from a variety of clients: those with adult children still living at home who want a level of independence, multi-generational families where older parents are living with their children’s families, and the investment-minded clients who rent out the second dwelling for extra income,” say the Williams’.

There are many different ways to build a dual occupancy property, from a separate granny flat, to a duplex unit, to a ‘dual-key’ property where two

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“We’ve built a number of dual living homes for clients over the last few years and have these plans available for inspiration for new clients considering a project like this.”

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Daffodil Day

Any cancer, any question If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with cancer, support is only a phone call away – that’s the message from Cancer Society supportive care nurse Tammy Burgess.

As a supportive care nurse based in Tauranga, Tammy’s role is to provide answers and assistance for local people living with cancer, as well as their whanau and carers.

“Many people don’t realise that you don’t need a medical referral to access our services,” says Tammy.

“Our support is available at any stage in your journey through cancer, from diagnosis to treatment and beyond. All you need to do is give us a call or email.”

Tammy says the free support provided by the Cancer Society is different for everyone.

“We’re not prescriptive; what we do depends on the individual and what they need. For example, some people may need a hand navigating the health system whereas others

may just need a sounding board,” she says.

Often the priority is to help clients clarify information and deal with the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis.

“No question is too big or small – we’re here to help with anything that you would like to ask.

“We’re mobile, so we can visit you at home or we can provide support over the phone,” says Tammy, who regularly travels to visit clients throughout the Western Bay of Plenty.

Cancer Society nurses can provide referrals to further support such as counselling, and practical assistance to help you through treatment, such as the Cancer Society’s volunteer driving service.

Tammy also facilitates regular local support groups, which provide an opportunity for people affected by cancer to share information and find mutual support from others who have had similar experiences.

To talk to Tammy about the support available, phone: 029 771 1896 or email: tammyburgess@cancersociety.org.nz

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Daffodil Day

Give generously on Daffodil Day Daffodil Day symbolises hope for all New Zealanders impacted by cancer.

Since 1990, this iconic event has inspired people to come together and support the Cancer Society’s work.

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Your donation this Daffodil Day will go towards providing support services for people affected by cancer in your community and will help the Cancer Society fund vital cancer research and deliver innovative health promotion programmes.

This year the Cancer Society and Daffodil Day principal sponsor ANZ celebrate 30 years of Daffodil Day in New Zealand.

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Daffodil Day in numbers Daffodil Day is one of New Zealand’s biggest street appeals and the Cancer Society’s biggest annual fundraiser. This Daffodil Day, just a small donation can make a big difference for someone affected by cancer in your community.

Just $24 will provide safe transport for cancer patients to get to their hospital appointments.

A donation of $50 can provide delicious and nutritious frozen meals for eight people and $150 will help provide counselling and support for people affected by cancer.

And $500 could go towards funding ground-breaking research for new and better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.

Last year, the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society was there 10,187 times to offer advice, information, advocacy and a listening ear to someone with cancer, their whanau or loved ones.

And 2055 meals were delivered to

the door, so people could get the nutrition they need while undergoing cancer treatment.

Volunteer drivers travelled 96,000km transporting people to and from treatment and medical appointments.

There were 261 support group meetings for people to share information and find mutual support and 42 walking and talking groups gave people a chance to connect while feeling the benefits of exercise.

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Volunteers make a difference Every year the Cancer Society relies on thousands of dedicated volunteers who generously give their time to support the charity’s annual Daffodil Day street collection.

One of those volunteers is George Sinclair, who is heading into his fourth Daffodil Day. The 30-year-old disability advocate and student from Tauranga says seeing the impact of cancer on friends and family is one of the reasons why he gets involved every year.

“I’ve had loved ones who have had cancer, so I think of them and other friends. I give back where I can. I hope if I ever needed any support, somebody would be there for me.

“I have challenges myself. I live with a disability. But having a unique perspective on things helps me be empathetic towards others and their experiences.”

George and wife Ebony run a group to help people with disabilities connect and he also sits on advisory groups for the disability sector.

Giving back to the community has its own rewards.

“I just get satisfaction knowing I’ve done something really worthwhile. It tops my bucket up when I do things for others.

“I’m blessed in so many ways. It’s just fitting I give back where I can. If I’m able to do something, like give a little time to help a Kaupapa like the Cancer Society, then I have a responsibility to do that.”

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MUSICPLUS

By Winston Watusi

Goodbye to two of the best On Sunday I got an email from Ticketmaster. The subject line read: ‘Can you believe it's been a year since Justin Townes Earle?’

On Monday I got an email from music blog The 13th Floor: R.I.P. Justin Townes Earle. Sometimes that ol' synchronicity can be a kick in the head. Justin, son of Steve Earle, named after Townes Van Zandt was 38.

He was great at The Tuning Fork in Auckland a year ago, playing solo with just an acoustic guitar, all tough Texas swagger with a nice side-line of selfdeprecating humour.

He bantered constantly and irreverently with the crowd and played his heart-worn honest songs as well as a few old Texas blues - songs by Mace Lipscomb and Lightnin' Hopkins – showing off his unique driving guitar chops. It was a lovely night. Two hours in fine rousing company complete with a raw Americana soundtrack.

So what do you do with news like that? Sometimes things just seem so wrong. 38? Seriously? I wish I had something better to recommend than going and listening to his music, but that's what I've been doing, particularly his last couple of albums, 2017s introspective Kids in the Street, and last year’s The Saint of Lost Causes. R.I.P. Justin.

The previous week featured another obituary. Classical guitarist Julian Bream died at the age of 87.

Julian Bream

Back at school I had a teacher who was himself a classical guitarist. He raved about Julian Bream and would often gather us in his study to listen to Bream's records. There was a debate in the classical music world at the time as to who was better – John Williams or Julian Bream? John Williams had recently shot to fame playing the theme tune to The Deer Hunter, a piece called Cavatina. My teacher was definitely in the Bream camp.

But, frankly, I couldn't tell the difference. They were both astounding.

However, I was lucky enough, and I really do mean ‘lucky’ since it was such a rare and special thing, to see and hear Julian Bream live in concert. After that I was firmly on Team Bream.

What seems even more unlikely to me now, looking back on it, is that I saw Julian Bream play at Baycourt,

here in Tauranga.

How did that happen? How did the best classical guitarist in the world end up playing Tauranga in, I think it was, 1986? I say ‘think’ because I can find absolutely no record online that this event ever took place. I've Googled till my fingers are raw and then Binged and Duckduckgoed for good measure.

But nothing.

So possibly the greatest classical guitarist of our age played here 25 years back and there is now

week. Sorry. Instead let's finish with some good gig news - amongst the many cancellations, some things are going ahead.

Tomorrow night (Saturday 29) Hybrid Blues launch the aforementioned album at The Barrel Room, while at Jack Dusty's in Bureta they're showcasing Random Notes, a band comprising members of Brilleaux and Lounge Dogs. Both events are free.

Next week: that Hybrid Blues album review.

Promise.

Julian Bream.

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Justin Townes Earle. nothing to commemorate this event?

Surely there is some online archive of such things? Surely if there isn't, there should be? This is the history of our city we're talking about – where did it go?

Acoustics

One other extraordinary thing from that concert: Julian Bream sat on a stool in the middle of the stage with just a classical guitar and a lute. And he played. That's it. There were no microphones, there were no speakers and amplifiers, there was nothing but one man and his instrument.

And the sound in the Addison Theatre was crystal clear.

I seem to remember this was a test.

Because they'd taken such time getting the very best acoustics in the room when it was built it should allow for even unamplified music. And here was proof. It worked brilliantly.

So what happened? I've never again heard unamplified music there and what's offered is often too loud for a theatre. Just another of life's little mysteries that will never be solved.

I had intended to review the Hybrid Blues' self-titled debut album this

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Saturday 29 August

16th Ave Theatre When the Wind Blows. Touching, dark comedy.

Runs until 11th Sept at 16th Ave Theatre. Bookings thru iTicket A Course In Miracles Nondenominational transformational teaching aimed at bringing you peace through forgiveness & love.

Forgiveness workshop. Online. Release the past. Get over it. Txt 0210 274 2502 Bay Network Singles Club Join a bunch of over 50 years young singles for dinners, pot-lucks, lunches, occasional outings.

Mostly weekends. Give us a go! Ph Jonathan 572 2091 Beth-El Messianic Family Celebrate the Sabbath (Sat) as Yeshua (Jesus) & all believers did. All welcome. 10am, Otumoetai Primary Hall or Zoom 599-965-041. Joel van Ameringen 021 768 043 BethEl.org.nz BOP Tall People Club People taller than 178cm who live in BOP please join our new social club & Facebook group. Ph 0210 226 2619 Cold Wax Workshop Learn the secrets of cold

wax art medium at The Artery, Historic Village. $79. Email Sue @ kiwisuemac@gmail. com or ph 0210 239 4549 Deep Blue Do Steampunk Tauranga fundraiser for Prostate Cancer. Dress splendid in blue. Sat 26th Sep, Tauranga Yacht Club. Shabang playing live! Tickets $30 from slurps@kinect.co.nz Free Macular Degeneration Seminar Hotel Armitage, 9 Willow St, Tauranga 10am11:30am. To register ph Macular Degeneration NZ on 0800 622 852 Greerton Hall Market 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 Indian Classical Music Workshop Kutu Mukherjee’s semi-classical music class. A wonderful rich culture passionately taught.

Try it! 10am, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz Jahvis Stantiall Concert Young emerging musician. Innovative rock with a sense of fun. Check it out! 5th Sept 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator. co.nz Jigsaw Library 10am12. Variety of 500 puzzles. Hire Charge: 50c under 1000pcs, $1 for 1000+pcs.

St Stephens Jigsaw Library, cnr Highmore & Brookfield Tce Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm LOL Laughter Wellness Sessions on hold until we return to Covid Alert Level 1. Keep laughing, it makes everybody wonder what you have been up to. LOL 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 Ninja Knits Hook Up Social knitting group of mad yarn bombers, sultry stitchers & happy hookers. First Sunday of month,

9am-12pm, The Incubator, Historic Village. www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232 Omokoroa Bowling Club Sat & Tues 12:304pm, 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 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 at Art & Craft Ctr, Elizabeth St West 1:30pm.

Learn how to care for fuchsias. Ph Pat 579 1655 or Noeleen 578 4643 Te Puke 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.

Triumph & Tribulation Concert BOP Symphonia’s concert at Holy Trinity Church is cancelled due to the continuation of Covid Level 2 restrictions.

Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am.

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Sunday 30 August

Bible Seminar 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St. Title: Jesus & the Sabbath. What did he teach? Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537 Brain Watkins House Open Historic house museum, 233 Cameron Rd. 2-4pm. $5 adult, children free. Group tours school classes by arrangement. Ph 578 1835 Croquet At Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri, 12:45 for 1pm start. Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633 Enjoy Travel Safe travel & homehosting NZ & worldwide. Melbourne, Noumea 2021. Meet twice-monthly. friendshipforce.org.nz or Barbara 027 315 1136, Jonathan 572 2091 Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet.nz Honest Liars Improv Hilarious comedy improvisation like ‘Whose Line is it Anyway’. Spontaneous, entertaining & fun. 6th Sept 7:30pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz Mah Jong Te Puke Sun & LIBRA: Communication lines become Thurs 12:45-4pm, Lyceum disrupted, leading to delays but Rooms, 8 Palmer Ct. All affording more time for a social life. A players welcome. Beginners session relative cries out for advice - don’t be afraid of being labeled a meddler. available. Ph 027 430 6383 Maketu Market 3rd & 5th Sundays at Maketu Village Green. Set up from

Horoscopes ARIES: In matters of the heart, take a backward glance and learn from recent situations. Fad health and diet programmes should be discouraged for yourself and your family.

Travel ideas are executed with flair.

TAURUS: Familiar places and people bring cheer - there is no need to venture far afield now. Financial goals become clearer and it may be time to do some long range planning.

SCORPIO: Health and diet are accented. This is a key time for taking off weight and taking on a fitness programme. Weekend cancellations can provide you with some productive private time.

GEMINI: Romantic expectations may be unrealistically high with your partner immersed in work or family matters.

Finances will brighten if you give them prompt attention.

SAGITTARIUS: It’s a week in which you are nominated to make all the big decisions. Be sure to get the credit you deserve. Be meticulous in matters concerning budgets, investments and bookkeeping.

CANCER: Ingenuity is your strength and indecisiveness a potential weakness right now. A recent conflict comes to a satisfactory finale by the end of the week.

CAPRICORN: Don’t hesitate to voice your novel ideas. You offer a nice combination of logic and originality.

One caution: tend to minor mechanical problems before they become major ones.

LEO: You lean toward extravagance and it may be wise to hide your credit cards this week. Health programmes should get your doctors nod before you proceed. A brand new relationship is spotlighted.

AQUARIUS: Your self indulgence emerges. Offering yourself rewards for work done may help you survive this lazy period. Youngsters appreciate the constructive advice you give this week.

VIRGO: Risks can be unwise in a week which favours an even, conservative familiar approach.

Introductions to people from abroad are spotlighted. There are possibilities for romance this week.

PISCES: Your quick wit can be your worst enemy. Go easy on the sarcasm, especially if older people are your victims. If considering change, weigh the tangible against the intangible benefits.

Your birthday You are romantic, mysterious and stubborn - loyal, determined and suspicious. Cultivate your positive traits and you should realize some personal goals later in the year. Long this week term domestic tensions show signs of easing over the next four months.

MOANA (PG) Sat 1.30pm, Sun 1.40pm

7am. $10 per stall. Ph Carolyn 027 251 0388 or Maureen 021 267 1685 New Conservative Public Meeting Defending democracy, strengthening families. Hear what New Conservative can offer. 2pm Tauranga Citizen’s Club NZDA BOP Range Day open day at 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licence Pahoia Markets Pahoia School, Esdaile Rd,10am-2pm. Art & artisan products, fresh produce, flowers, plants, secondhand goods, light refreshments & more!

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 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 TOF Scholarships Concert Tauranga Opera Forum present their annual scholarship’s concert. Wesley Centre, 13th Ave. Sunday 6th Sept 2pm. Tickets $10 from House of Travel 027 284 9738

Monday 31 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 (1113yrs) 6-8pm, Venturers (14-17yrs) 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 At Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St, beside Blake Park. Mon, Wed, Sat at 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors & new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232 Badminton Club - Tauranga Aquinas College, 7-9pm. Members/casual players

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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 10am12pm 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 ESOL Christian Conversation Classes Free classes at Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. 9:30-11:30. Every Monday, except school holidays.

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 At Mt Maunganui RSA. Join our friendly group Mon & Thur. Names in by 6:30, play starts 7pm. All welcome. Ph Diane 575 3480 Keep On Your Feet Seniors fun exercise class to build up your strength & balance. All welcome, lots of laughs Mondays 10am11am, Mt Bible Chapel, Monawai St, also Tuesday 10:30-11:20am at Greerton Village Community Hall. Ph Lynda 029 230 0162 Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning Online & Face to face. Check out www.letslearn.co.nz for night classes, workshops, lectures, courses, clubs of all sorts. Ph 07 544 9557 https:// www.facebook.com/letslearnbop/ Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls Meet at 1pm for 1:30pm start at Omokoroa Settlers Hall. Equipment & pm tea provided.

Please wear smooth soled shoes. Ph 027 430 4876 Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise Mon 9:15-10:45 Tga Senior Citizens Club 14 Norris St. Tues 9-10:30 St Mary’s Church Hall, cnr Girven & Marlin. Ph Jennifer 571 1411 or 027 206 0776 Scottish Country Dancing Katikati Scottish Country dance club, St Peters Church, Beach Rd, 1-3pm. All welcome, no partner required. Ph Douglas 0210 244 6099 Scottish Country Dancing St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd. Beginners 6:30-7:30, Social dancing at 7:30. Ph Heather 579

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THE WEEKEND SUN 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 Second 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 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

Tuesday 1 September

Afternoon Cards 500 Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Tues & Thur 12:30pm. New members needed, 50+yrs.

Ph Barry 021 950 028 Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting 7:30pm St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. All welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6757 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. 9:3010:30am. 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 10:30am-11:30am, Katikati Catholic Church hall, 89 Beach Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults.

All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617

Ladies Service Group Altrusa Ladies service group in Tauranga meet every 2nd & 4th Tuesday evenings. Ph Pam 027 2537562 or www.altrusa.org.nz 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 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, 7pm-9:30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3:30pm-6pm. Lesley 929 7295 South City Indoor Bowls Greerton Hall, 7:30pm Mens’ & Ladies Singles. Ryder Cup & Ryder Plate. Markers please 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 Morning Badminton Club Have fun, keep fit. Tues & Thurs 9-11:30am QE2 Youth Ctr, 71 11th Ave. Visitors $6.

Racquets available. Melissa 027 307 6800 or Bob 027 478 6282 Tauranga Target Rifle Club New shooters welcome. Gear, coaching is provided to get you started in this Olympic sport. 7pm Legion Hall, Elizabeth St Tauranga Toastmasters We’re back to physical meeting at Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard Building, 72 Keith Allen Dr, Sulphur Pt, 7:15pm.

Welcome Bay Lions Club Morning Tea 3rd Tuesday of month 10:30-11:30. Everyone welcome. Come along & meet new friends. $3pp. Welcome Bay Community Centre.

Ph Lynn 544 8625 Welcome Bay Strength Balance Low impact strength & balance exercise class to music, suitable for seniors. Falls prevention focus. 11am Welcome Bay Hall. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437 Yoga For All Welcome Bay Community

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

Wednesday 2 September

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 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 at the rocks car park, cnr Takitimu Dr & Waihi Rd Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting at 10am every 1st/3rd Wed each month.

Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. Ph 0800 229 6757 Alcoholics Anonymous Reflections Meeting Open meeting 7:30pm Papamoa Baptist Church, 180-188 Dickson Dr (cnr Longview Dr). All welcome. 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, 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 warm mineral water. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from illness or injury. Great for strength, coordination, balance. Jennifer 571 1411 Fitness League NZ Exercise, movement, dance, focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & fexibility, suitable for all ages & abilities. Katikati Memorial Hall, 10am. Ph Pam 021 117 7170 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Carousel Triples 7:30pm. Names in book. Ecclesfield Trophy.

Healing Rooms Come, experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Graced Oppshop 11th Ave & Christopher St, upstairs 1-3pm. All welcome. www.healingrooms.co.nz 021 213 8875 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm Mah Jong Citizens Club, 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. 1230-1600. Play commences about 1245. Beginners welcome but please call or text first. Ph 022 608 2445 Marching For Leisure Non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & friendship. For Tauranga teams’ Ph Marlene 027 342 0698 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 Papamoa Palms Friendship Club Friendship our Motto. 11am Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd. Bring own lunch. Am/pm speakers, many activities from walking to tours. First meet free. Trevor 574 6459 Quiz Night Tga RSA At Tauranga RSA 7pm. $3. See if you can beat the quizmaster.

Scottish Country Dancing Mt Senior Citizens Hall 345 Maunganui Rd. 7pm social dancing. Mary 574 8687 or Lynne 021 140 7912 Social Beginner Dance Class Ballroom, Latin & Rock n Roll. 9 Sept 7pm, Maungatapu School Hall, 164 Maungatapu Rd. Just come on the night to enrol. Ph Sonia 027 322 1786 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 Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club Opp Law Courts. Midweek Ladies 9-11am.

Special open day 23/9/20, fun games, friendly girls, morning tea provided.

Bring yourself & a friend, all welcome. Ph Sandy 0210 838 5385 Tauranga South Garden Club At Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. 1-2.30pm. Visitors welcome. Ph Chrissy 022 127 6267 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 3 September

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 French Connexion For lovers of all things French & for all French speaking levels.

All welcome at La Mexica every 2nd Thursday 4:30-6:30. Email Chantal, chantal.daveTB@gmail.com Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry.

Kickstart Toastmasters Meeting Improve

your public speaking, listening & leadership skills. 7am, Alimento Cafe, 74 1st Ave. First-timers free, no pressure to speak Mainly Music Music & Dance for preschoolers, Mums & Carers. $4/family. Morning tea provided.

9:30-10am, except school holidays. Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd Retro & Mod Sale Vintage, retro & preloved upmarket clothing & accessories. Historic Village 10am-1pm. Cash only. Proceeds to Turning Point Trust Serenata Singers Love singing? Join our friendly group 10-11:30am Methodist Church Hall, 2 Oroua St,Te Puke. Ph Anne 572 3130 Square Dancing Introductory course, St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave. 7:30pm.

Keep mind & body active. All welcome. Ph Ron/Jean 578 6516 Sunshine Sequence Dance Group Due to Covid-19 level 2 dancing is postponed till further notice. 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 4 September

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Anna Coddington Concert Acclaimed singersongwriter testing new solo material & old favourites. Don’t miss this! 18th Sept 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz 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 Aro Concert Charles (Nga puhi) & Emily Looker extend their bilingual album Manu.

Brilliant! 11th Sept 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz 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 Beethoven: Virtuoso NZ String Quartet tour brings Beethoven back on his 250th birthday. Baycourt 7:30pm. Ticket info at www.baycourt.co.nz Chess Tauranga Tauranga RSA Chess club, Greerton 5pm-7pm, Casual & Standard length games. Standard Chess rules. Werner 548 1111 http:/www.westernbopchess. weebly.com/ Community Playgroup Come along & enjoy some playtime at the Te Puke Toy Library & a coffee on us. 10-12.

Gold coin donation.

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.

Looking For Alaska Country-style guitar, soaring harmonies, foot-stomping sing-alongs, poignant heart-rending ballads. A must see! 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz Suicide Bereavement Support Volunteers If you have lived the experience of suicide bereavement & would like to support others recently bereaved contact glenda@ griefsupport.org.nz. Training & support will be given.

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Mad sisters live on stage Daphne adores her sister Anne. To Daphne, Anne is beautiful, successful and smart - all the things Daphne longs to be. Anne, on the other hand, wants nothing to do with her sister and is intent on working her way into a small clique of indulgent and pretentious wealthy women.

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

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A1 HOME & GARDEN SERVICES Tree pruning,hedge/shrub trimming, waterblasting, handyman.

Affordable rates. Ph Phil 027 655 4265, a/h 544 5591 ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant.

Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

health & beauty

NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic.

Something for everyone.

NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www. naturaltherapiesnz.com and www.naturalpetremediesstore. com SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, Allergy Elimination, Bowen Therapy, Energy Balancing, Crystal Bowl Healing plus more. Phone Kerry 021 607797

livestock

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

www.sunlive.co.nz/classifieds.html lost & found

FOUND PUPPIES, VARIOUS Colours, Various Sex, Various Areas. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307

situation vacant

ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740

trades & services

ROOFING & SPOUTING repairs & replacement, fixing of leaks, rust, moss. Painting. 34 years experience. Ph Andy 022 346 2040

Found Adult Tortoiseshell/ White Female Cat, Papamoa Area, Ref: 462093. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

SKILLED COBBLESTONE LAYER wanted. Must be able to work unsupervised. Ph Rex 0274 784 895

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

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

Ph Rick 021 934 186 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior & exterior. Quality workmanship, friendly service.

Over 25 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas.

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

travel & tours

AAA RATED SERVICE, travel with HINTERLAND TOURS, a local business. Day Trip: Mary Poppins The Musical, Auckland 4th Oct 1pm matinee. $159 per person, includes the best premium grade seats.

New Zealand Tours, Bay of Islands & Northland, 8-12 Sept $1795pp just a few places left.

East Cape & East Coast, 1-5 Oct, $1895pp just a few places left. Explore the Coromandel, 12-15 Oct, $1795pp. South Island Highlights, 26 Oct-5 Nov, $5495pp just a few places

a lovely pre-arranged High Tea. 4th Sep, Lunch at Falls Retreat. This hidden gem is tucked away in a magical forest setting, where food is created from the heart. Today you can watch award winning chefs work their magic and prepare a delicious and beautifully presented meal for you. A day not to be missed! Ph Zealandier Tours 07 572 4118

left. Great Barrier Island, 22-26 Nov, $2695pp. Milford Sound & Fiordland, 18-24 Nov, $3895pp, new program, Christmas on Waiheke, 23–28 Dec, $2295pp selling fast, Stewart Island, 27th March 2021, $3895pp. We guarantee a 100% refund if cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. See www.hinterlandtours.co.nz or call 07-282-7663 for our new brochure.

NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB. Join our Club today for free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. 1. 27th Nov-1st Dec 2020, 5 Days Whanganui River & Heritage Homes Tour.

2. 29th Jan-1st Feb 2021, 4 Days Great Barrier Island. 3.

3rd Feb-7th Feb 2021, 5 Days Captivating Catlins Tour. Free Door to Door service. Extended Tours, Day Trips, Shows & free beautiful colour catalogue: BOOK NOW: Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz www. no8tours.co.nz, to view and book all our tours.

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#ZEALANDIERTOURS, 2nd Sep, City & Suburbs Sightseeing Tour. Come along and be surprised at how much our city has grown. We are, after all, the 2nd fastest growing region in NZ. So let’s go exploring and also enjoy

Fear – a poem about freedom

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

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

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CITY CHURCH NORTH (OMOKOROA)

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Sundays at 10am Omokoroa Sport & Rec. Centre, Western Avenue

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WELCOME WELCOME

Life was going fine When suddenly Fear came to meet me.

First, he came when something bad happened to me.

Then, he would not go away.

He proved to be a persistent fella.

And when I said: ‘go away’ he simply jumped on my back clung onto me with all his might and said he had a right to be there, claiming he would protect me from bad things happening again.

But the weight of him on my back just made life hard work.

Fear stole my energy, joy and peace.

I wanted him to leave but also, I didn’t want him to leave.

He had become familiar.

I kind of became used to him.

Then one day the Light came to me I then saw clearly the ugly grip fear had on me.

As I went closer to this great warm, yet powerful Light I saw Fear begin to melt and slide off my back.

O the freedom at last!

The Light of the World took away Fear.

venues

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

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

09 578 7718

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Holy Trinity Anglican Church

09 578 7718

HOLYTRINITYTAURANGA.COM

Tauranga

Rev Dr Dale Williamson Holy Trinity Tauranga

Churches Sunday Gatherings - 9 am & 11 am

Upstairs, 146 Devonport Rd, Downtown, Tauranga

www.stlukeschurch.org.nz

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

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Friday 28 August 2020

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