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A Mount woman’s mission is a bit like The Proclaimers song ‘500 miles’ except she’ll be running. Deb Gee is embarking on 12 marathons in 12 months which equates to 504km – this doesn’t

include the minimum 40km of training she does each week. Her family thinks she’s crazy but Deb sees running as an escape and a chance to be mindful. “They think I’m mad, completely nuts, but

they’ll be proud at the end, which is awesome.” By the time Deb’s year of running is out she will have run close to the length of New Zealand and it’s not without cause. Read the full story on page 7. Photo: Daniel Hines.

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the fog in tandem, probably going faster than I should but not fast enough it seems. Golden Springs is coming up, I’ll pull over there and let the pushy one go past. I’m thinking how funny and slightly This only takes an hour or two. The Weekend Sun Combined Circulation A simple contemplation of what’s BOP Timesannoying one of the candidates is when 69,062 circulation of NZME 10,162 out of the soup a pair of big headlights important to you. What better time to docirculation appears, while simultaneously a giant that than on an early morning drive from rabbit darts across the road. Taupo back to Tauranga? I can’t brake too hard because I’ll collect Combined BOProad Times, Katikati Advertiser Now, I generally take the less the car behind me. I can’t deviate at all travelled when I make this trip. I’d rather and Te Puke Times circulation is p: 07 578 0030 because of the oncoming truck. It’s just a take two minutes longer and take the less than HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz matter of wincing as the bumper punches scenic route, via Rotorua. It’s just a better the hapless hare with a solid thud. class of motorist for some reason. “Well that’s F###d!” I exclaimed, as a The beginning of this journey takes you through a lot of steam and old geysers. There’s distractions and natural sideshows all over the place. None of this interested me – I’m looking for a clear, straight road and a good steady speed. Competence and common sense please. Journey and thoughts progress harmoniously as this voter travels in a safe, warm cocoon through the darkness. Soon the fog becomes so thick it’s unclear if the headlights should be on high beam or low beam. Either way it was hard to pick the corners so it’s just a matter of kind of summary of the situation really. slowing down and taking it easy. It was pointless and downright dangerous Better to make good choices and get the to turn around and try and find the animal right outcome. in the dark and the fog. Anyway, it was dead and most likely thrown off the road. The rabbit and the tortoise Thoroughly convinced I carried on to Not everyone shares this philosophy Golden Springs a wee way up the road. though. Some have travelled the road so The car behind was keeping a respectful often with success they have no fear of the distance now. unknown. No need to change policies. Under the street lamp, in front of a yard So I have a follower on the campaign full of rural school buses, I hopped out trail as we wind our way through the fog. to check for damage and make sure the It is unclear if they’re simply using my carcass hadn’t lodged anywhere. tail lights as a beacon through the pea soup, or want to get past. The hard reality Either way, I prefer to travel alone and Sure enough, it was wedged in the grille make my own decisions. I like time and but it wasn’t a carcass. It was making space and while they weren’t super close the same noises the seagull made when I it’s still too close for comfort. snagged it out of the air while casting my For kilometre after kilometre we pierce

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line off the rocks in Dunedin Harbour that time. Unlike the seagull, the prognosis was not good. It would be fair to say the hare’s injuries were unsurvivable. ‘Don’t worry buddy, I’ll sort it out,’ I said to the wee fella. The whole situation was getting quite stressful but the right course of action was clear.

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Now, I’m not sure if you know Golden Springs very well but it basically consists of a run-down camping and motel complex and few other utilitarian buildings. Despite its name, it’s creepy at the best of times. Add in a guy standing in a pool of yellow light by the side of the road swinging a hammer at a bunny, and the scene is complete. I guess that’s why they call it ‘being cast in a bad light’. Anyway, the whole thing was soon over but I felt awful and the episode had a profound effect on my election ponderings. Completely unexpected things happen sometimes and it’s how you deal with it that matters. The rest of the trip was sombre but uneventful and I got to thinking what the different political parties would think of my actions. The right leaning folk would say the roads are clearly for tax payers and hares take their chances. Those to the left would argue the small creatures are perfectly entitled to go about their business. It’s up to us to look out for them. There’s issues of environmental sustainability and social conscience too I guess. Personally, I would rather just stay in the comfort of my own car and not have to worry about any of it. Sometimes though, especially in a time of crisis, you do have to make a decision and you don’t have long to make it. RIP Buddy. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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‘Mojo’ found for family tribute His brother and both parents have died of pancreatic cancer in the past eight years.

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Police are warning the public to be vigilant and wary of calls from phone scammers following a rise in complaints recently which have seen some victims lose tens of thousands of dollars. Detective Sergeant Kelly Corby says an investigation, named Operation Hyattsville, is looking into more than 20 complaints from victims who have lost money in the past couple of months to phone scammers operating overseas. One of these victims, 80-year-old Marion, had $10,000 taken from her account after a caller convinced her that there was an urgent issue with her Spark account and they needed to access her computer remotely to fix the issue.

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A group of Tauranga dragon boaters are calling on fellow breast cancer survivors to join their team. Boobops coach Jude Butler says they want more survivors to experience the sisterhood that dragon boating can bring to one’s life after breast cancer. The dragon boating team is made up of 30 breast cancer survivors ranging in age from 39-79. It was formed in 2003. Jude says the team provides breast cancer survivors with a ‘new family’. The movement was started by Dr Don McKenzie, who believes medical research shows that strenuous upper body exercise is fantastic post-operative activity to ensure recovery from breast cancer.

Now Andy Kirk is lacing up the running shoes and hitting the pavement The Tauranga runner is on a mission to raise the profile of a cancer that has taken so much away from him. He will compete in the 2020 Auckland Marathon in November as a tribute to his mum, dad and brother and to raise a few thousand dollars for the Gut Cancer Foundation. Andy says he used to do quite a bit of running up until Mum died. “I couldn’t be bothered after that. “I found my mojo again after my brother died.” It was on Christmas Day last year that he decided to run the marathon – about a year after his older brother died of pancreatic cancer. It will be his first marathon and he is training six days a week and running about 70km. “At Christmas time last year, one of my friends decided to go running and persuaded me to go along. I quite enjoyed it and I started getting fitter. Andy’s mum June, who lived in the United Kingdom, died of pancreatic cancer about eight years ago. In 2016, Andy’s dad Geoff was also diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Andy flew over to the UK for his funeral in March 2017. In mid-2018, he received a phone call from his brother Rob delivering more bad news. “It was all good for about a year and a half then I got a phone call from my eldest brother – who told me he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. “I went back to the UK in August of that year. He was having an operation, and they thought they may have caught the

Tauranga man Andy Kirk will run the 2020 Auckland Marathon on Sunday, November 1. Photo: Daniel Hines

cancer in time. “But we found out it had wrapped itself around a major artery, and they couldn’t do anything for him.” Three months later and he was back in the UK for his funeral. It’s quite rare to lose three family members to pancreatic cancer. “This doesn’t normally happen. But one surgeon told me to get checked regularly because pancreatic cancer can be genetically passed on. “It obviously did affect me when my mum and my dad died – but it really affected me when my brother did. I was so close to him.”

He says leaning on family and friends has helped him through each death. “When my mum died – my dad and my two brothers helped me through. When my dad died – my two brothers helped me through. And when my brother died – it was just my other brother helping me through.” Running regularly has also played a large part in his healing, he says. “I love it. There’s no one around, I put my music in and I can just zone out.” Andy is stoked he can keep fit and healthy, raise money for charity whilst also pay tribute to his mum, dad and Emma Houpt brother.

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The Arena Swim Snorkel Pro is being recalled. Small pieces of material in the snorkel tube may become detached. “Loose material in the snorkel tube may be a choking hazard.” Recently a customer reported the detachment of a small piece of material from inside the tube of a Swim Snorkel Pro II (001969), says a post on the manufacturers website. “As a precautionary measure to prevent any potential health risk, we decided to inform our consumers and replace the affected product parts.”

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The Automobile Association wants testing for alcohol on the roads to return to previous levels. About a third of all fatal crashes in New Zealand involve someone under the influence of alcohol or drugs, but roadside testing has dropped off significantly in recent years. Police say that is because they are testing smarter, but road safety advocates say deaths are rising and officers need to go back to basics.

SunLive Comment of the Week ‘Shocking’ posted by Yadick on the story ‘Kiwi road users let down on road maintenance’. “Our roads are appalling indeed. Driving down Cameron Road to 15th Ave toward Gate Pa is like driving bridges, the entrance onto the expressway from (North bound) Waihi Rd on ramp throws the steering wheel if you’re not onto it, patches falling out within 48hrs, white lines painted over SO visibly dangerous in the wet. I bet NZTA (or whoever) won’t pay for tyres and wheel alignments. HOWEVER, I must say if you ring TCC they do get them fixed fast and for that I’m grateful.”

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Bay Link Flyover delayed

Derek and Else Read. Photo: John Borren.

The 2km stretch of the Bayfair to Baypark upgrade on State Highway 2 was already costing $70 million per kilometre - two to three times more than usual. But three years after construction began in 2017, the New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi has realised the ground is not stable enough for what it is building, after a pumice layer was uncovered

Diamonds in the making It took a Barry Crump book to draw a young couple from England to start life in New Zealand more than 55 years ago. Derek Read, 88, is English, his wife Else Read, 85, is Danish. They arrived in New Zealand in 1964, with their two daughters aged one and three, and are now celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary. “We arrived with 60 pounds, camping gear and a VW Kombi van,” says Derek. Starting in Taupari, they shifted to Tauranga about six months later. Working in England bulldozing snow set Derek on a similar path here, working with earth moving machines, and helping straighten out the road over the Kaimai Range. “There’s a lot of traffic now.” Living metres from the railway line in Bureta, the couple enjoy a view overlooking the harbour and Derek remembers the port wasn’t here when they arrived. Driving to the Mount was a long trip through Welcome Bay. “The Maungatapu Bridge hadn’t been built yet.” The only time Derek was really upset with Else during 60 years of marriage was when he got caught in a rip at the Mount. “I put my hand up to signal I was in trouble. Else was on the beach playing with the children in the sand. She thought I was waving to her so she waved back. I thought: ‘that woman! I’m dying and she’s waving back at me’.” Fortunately a surfer spotted him. The family moved from Tauranga to Taumarunui then on to Tokoroa, with Derek working on airfields, roads and building sites.

“We lived in seven different houses in three years, because wherever the job was, we moved with it. When their eldest started school, Derek became a fitter welder and they moved back to Tauranga about 29 years ago. “It doesn’t feel that long since we got married,” says Else. “I went from Denmark to England to improve my English, working as a parlour maid in a stately home. It was lovely.” She happened to talk to one of the gardeners who was very keen to take her out. “He was only 16 and I was 21. I said: ‘no, no, no.’ “So he said: ‘I’ve got a nice brother and he’s got a car’.” She laughs at the memory. The brother turned out to be Derek who was 24 at the time. She had seen him while taking the master’s dogs for a walk. The year was 1956. “Dinosaurs were still here,” says Derek joking. “Life was simple in those days.” After a four-year courtship, the couple married. “I wasn’t too keen on living in England at that time, so we talked about moving somewhere else. Derek had read some books about New Zealand.” Barry Crump’s stories of hunting had drawn him here, and it quickly became a passion for him, so much so that for 17 years he wasn’t home on Else’s birthday on April 7 because the roar was on. “Deer were a pest in those days,” says Derek. “Everything you could carry out – pigs and deer- you could sell them, and I carried hundreds out. I used to make a week’s wages on a weekend’s hunting.” They have two daughters, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Rosalie Liddle Crawford

during work. That forced an ongoing, major redesign and related changes to construction methodology and to the rest of the Bay Link programme. NZTA says new equipment must be brought in, under a new contract, to begin building new flyover foundations, probably in November.

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New ‘chic’ in red light district Waiting for traffic lights to change from red to green provided Jannine Spiers with a brief moment to take a second look at an unusual sight. Perched happily in a nest, a blackbird has established her new home inside the top red light of a set of traffic lights at the Cameron Rd pedestrian crossing. “A bird has moved into a red light district,” says Jannine. “She’s real urban, the city chic. “She looks so cute and fluffing herself. She’s right pleased with herself.” She hopes the bird doesn’t get turfed out by the authorities. “You can still see the red light easily.” Jannine has named the bird Whero which means ‘red’. “We don’t want them to come and evict her. We could think up some good names for the babies.” Weekend Sun photographer John Borren stopped by to take some photos. “It must be so warm in there with that light,” says Jannine. “The perfect little incubator.” The NZ Birds Online website states that blackbird eggs are laid from August to December. The Eurasian blackbird was introduced to NZ from 1862. They are now the most widely distributed bird species throughout mainland New Zealand. So why did Whero decide to take up residence in a red traffic light? Western Bay Wildlife Trust petrel specialist Paul Cuming says he is no expert on imported species but wagers the bird would have “weighed up

The blackbird nesting in the red traffic light in Greerton. Photo: John Borren. the options”. “The species’ survival in New Zealand gives clues as to its intelligence to weigh up nesting in a garden with the nest constantly raided by cats and rats. “This versus the relatively benign site it has chosen seems apparently obvious.” He says it may have chosen the red light because the majority of birds don’t react to the colour red, particularly on the infrared spectrum. The majority of night conservation work done with seabirds, penguins and kiwi is done with torches covered Rosalie Liddle Crawford with red filters.

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A truly ‘fantastical’ playground

Taking it in her stride Dan Allen-Gordon of the Graeme Dingle Foundation says Deb Gee is “bloody inspirational” for running 12 marathons in 12 months to raise money for the foundation. Photo: Daniel Hines.

The mum of two is pounding the pavements to raise funds and awareness for the Graeme Dingle Foundation. Deb Gee’s mission is dubbed Tekau ma rua and aims to raise $150,000 and Deb hopes people will join in and run events with her to help reach the goal. Her first marathon is in Rotorua at the end of the month. “Our main objective is to get as many people on board. If people have a goal to achieve something, a 5k, 10k or marathon, whatever it is, just jump on board and come running with us.” Graeme Dingle Foundation western Bay of Plenty regional manager Dan Allen-Gordon says Deb is “bloody inspirational” and the money raised will help them to deliver more programmes for youth in the region. The foundation offers a range of programmes for children from 5 to 18 that teach life skills, values and provides mentoring. The money Deb raises could enable the foundation to offer Project K in another school. Project K works with Year 10 students and connects teens with a mentor. It is a project Deb has seen work first hand as a mentor herself. She works with Milly from Mount Maunganui

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College and is proud of what Milly has achieved since October 2019 when they were paired. “I’ve probably learnt as much from Milly as she has from me. “I live a pretty busy life, having a family and working and owning a business, it’s pretty hectic. “So just reminding myself to take a step back because for these kids the smallest time spent or a conversation can mean a lot to them.” Dan says Project K students all go on to employment or further education when they leave school and this may not have happened without the programme. He says there is a high demand for their services with five other colleges in the region that have asked for Project K but they need more funds to deliver the courses. Debs says she has seen how hard Dan and his team work to get grants and funding so running is the least she could do. She isn’t naturally athletic but has built up her skills and tries to run whenever she can. “All you need is your shoes.” Chances are she’ll need a few new pairs before the year is out. For more information visit the WBOP Graeme Alisha Evans Dingle Foundation Facebook page.

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Explore our big blue backyard Not everyone in Tauranga owns or has access to a boat, yet locals are being urged to get out on the water and experience our magnificent marine environment. Bay Explorer owner Brandon Stone runs half day (five hour) dolphin and wildlife cruises departing from The

Strand and will be offering discounts to locals now that he’s re-starting for the spring season. “Everybody wants to see dolphins in the wild. We have a very high proportion of common dolphins in Tauranga. Pods normally range from a dozen to several thousand which we call ‘super pods’. In summer they tend to disperse into smaller groups for mating and feeding. In winter they will

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gather back into a super pod for socialising and predator protection.” And it’s not just dolphins you’re likely to see. Our region is lucky enough to have the highest diversity of wildlife found anywhere in New Zealand thanks to our close proximity to the continental shelf. Orca, penguins, turtles, leopard seals, New Zealand fur seals, whales and sharks are all likely to be spotted during your tour along with countless fish and bird species. “Last year we encountered whale sharks and the video went viral,” says Brandon. “They are the largest shark species in the world and can grow up to 8m-9m long. We also come across schools of fish that cover several acres. And then you have Yellowhead Australasian Gannets – hundreds of them – diving like torpedoes into the water.” The 18.5m-long Bay Explorer is the largest charter vessel in the Bay of Plenty, allowing crew to spot wildlife using binoculars from a high vantage point. “Our biggest challenge is not if the animals are there, but finding them and waiting for them to surface. That’s the trick. “We have to locate them and maintain visual contact and that, in itself, is an art.” The vessel has an upper and lower deck

Bay Explorer owner Brandon Stone. plus a licensed bar on board, so guests can relax in the sun and enjoy a drink during their tour. “I just want to share my

passion for the ocean and introduce people to our big blue backyard.” For more information, visit: www.bayexplorer.co.nz

Keeping local politicians on a short leash In 1967 and 1990, there were referenda on increasing the time between parliamentary elections from three years to four. At both referenda nearly 70 per cent of voters rejected a longer term; the New Zealand public have always favoured keeping their politicians on a short leash. Now, the Taxpayers Union and Local Government NZ are proposing we increase the time between council elections from three to four years. Local Government New Zealand suggest this would improve decision-making but the Taxpayers Union proposal has an important safeguard: recall elections.

Under their proposal a fouryear term wouldn’t be a four-year ‘dictatorship’ because a recall election would give the public the opportunity to ‘turf out’ a poorly performing mayor or councillor before the end of their term. A recall would be triggered if 10 per cent of voters petitioned for a new election. It’s an interesting proposition; power would be in the hands of the people always and not just at election time. In Tauranga, the public’s leash used to be tighter. The Mayor was elected annually until 1915 and then every two years until 1935 when the current three-year term was adopted. At Council’s

first meeting in 1882, our first Mayor, George Vesey Stewart, was complimentary about the public’s choice of councillors and said: “I trust that all political feelings arising out of the late election will cease within the walls of this chamber”. For the first time, an observer team has been appointed to monitor interactions between Mayor and Councillors. George Vesey Stewart’s words need heeding by Council today more than they did 138 years ago.

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Customs will receive a funding boost to employ more staff to expand border surveillance, further strengthening the government’s defence against COVID-19, says Customs Minister Jenny Salesa. “Cabinet has agreed to a $50 million funding boost for the New Zealand Customs Service to further support its 24/7 on-the-ground presence at all international maritime ports.

“This is a significant investment in our ongoing efforts to keep all New Zealanders safe,” says Salesa. Customs is the lead government agency – working closely with the Ministry of Health, New Zealand Defence Force and other agencies – to enforce the order, which helps to protect New Zealand from the risk of COVID-19 entering the country at the maritime border.

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Left: Aongatete Forest Project volunteers putting up nesting boxes in time for spring. Above: A rifleman in action in the Kaimai ranges. Photos: Barry Pethybridge.

They’re going in to bat for the birds In the lead up to the titipounamu/rifleman nesting season, it’s not uncommon to find Barry Pethybridge in the Aongatete forest sitting in a camping chair, camera and tripod in hand, waiting for the native bird to make an appearance. He’s collecting data about titipounamu for the Aongatete Forest Project by monitoring the 75 nesting boxes that he, and other Forest Project volunteers, have made and placed throughout the forest. “I’ll sit out there for hours just observing them,” says Barry.

“There’s very little, if any, research about them in the Bay of Plenty.” This is because titipounamu weren’t sited in Aongatete, a lowland forest in the Kaimai Range, until 2013. The species is thought to have been living in the upper Kaimai for many years prior to their discovery in Aongatete. “They must have been surviving in conditions so cold and dismal that even the rats and possums didn’t want to live there. “After 16 years of predator control, the rifleman population in Aongatete has gone from zero, to an estimate of 85 birds.” The nesting boxes provide titipounamu and their chicks a safe haven, not just from predators, but from other birds –

including Tui. “Rifleman do get bullied by some of the bigger, more aggressive birds. “That was taken into account when we designed the boxes three years ago. The entry hole is only 2.5cm, and the entire box is only 12 by 12cm.” Barry looks forward to when titipounamu are “in your face” when walking through the Aongatete Forest. “Rifleman have a very high pitch sound, so I can’t hear them, but young people can. “Hopefully we’ll eventually be able to take school groups through and the student will be able to see them, not just hear them. “The rifleman is our famous little bird that no one ever really gets to see.” MacKenzie Dyer

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The Bay deserves better Todd Muller is “laser-focused” on delivering results for his community, not only around health and for local businesses and schools, but with the larger regional road and infrastructure projects the Bay of Plenty urgently needs. “My aspirations as a local MP are still anchored in the effort of the last six years which is, to the best of my ability, ensuring that the growing population gets the resources, infrastructure and services that it needs,” says Muller. “Ever since I turned up in Wellington I’ve had the sense that Wellington sees Tauranga as an incredibly affluent small town or city that doesn’t deserve the investment that perhaps Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch or Dunedin does. I have a very different view - our city is growing fast.” As to the government’s announcement of the $30 million promised for Tauranga’s mental health and addiction services which Todd has been a strong advocate for, he wants to know when the start date is. “The city needs it but we’ve had no update on progress and no confirmation of the start date. “We never get the detail. “As the local MP I want to keep the Ministry of Health’s feet to the fire to make sure it does happen.” He’s also determined to see a significant health precinct developed in Papamoa to cater to the increasing population there, and he’s found that going through a recently challenging period himself has increased his own empathy. “What I’ve lived through, that will be a part of me and hopefully it brings a perspective to my thinking as an MP.” He says the National Party gets stuff done because that’s what National’s experience and tradition is. He’s also keen to focus on trade. “I’d like to be able to assist a National government

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Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller. in pulling together very high-quality, high-aspiration trade deals with the UK, the EU, and the United States.” He believes the Northern Arterial Route should be already finished. “This is the frustration. Most of the shovel-ready projects that they are quoting are the ones that we had ready to go but they cancelled them. “One of the things National has been able to demonstrate in Government is that we bring a commercial and competent capacity to those issues and can drive ministries and their agencies to move at pace but with the appropriate commercial outcome. “Look what we did with the Eastern Link – within budget and within time and it was built. “Expect the same laser focus on performance that the previous National Government did.”

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Port of Tauranga chief executive Mark Cairns is a modest man, considering he’s played a major role in turning the company into New Zealand’s largest international cargo hub. Mark announced this week that he will retire as CEO at the end of the 2021 financial year. The port’s transformation from a relatively small regional forestry one into the largest port in the country has been the stand out highlight of his tenure. His modesty aside, the fact remains Cairns has led the Port of Tauranga though a period of huge growth since he took up the CEO reins in 2005. It’s now one of the country’s most successful listed companies with its market capitalisation increasing seven-fold from $665 million to $5.1 billion under his watch. The port handled 12.6 million tonnes of cargo in 2005. In the year to June 2020 that figure was 24.8 million. Mark says he inherited a business that already “had great bones” but does admit

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challenging thing I had to deal with. Despite the ship hitting a reef not even on our radar range, 15 miles off the coast, I think a lot of people in Tauranga blamed the port for that so that was a really difficult time for me personally.” And what did he learn as a CEO from that rough period? “The resilience of our people – they got me through that. Not vice versa. It just required a herculean effort to keep the port open when we had containers floating around in the sea and that dreadful oil spill. “And I’m a mad keen fisherman and diver so the pollution was dreadful.” A career in management wasn’t always on Mark’s radar. As a youngster he considered becoming a doctor before deciding on a degree in engineering. He says he was lucky to have some early opportunities to move out of the design phase of engineering and into the contracting side. “Very quickly I learnt that I got more out of working with people than being an

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Shape of CBD future is up for discussion Tauranga City Council is “refreshing” its master plan for some of the city centre’s most important spaces. The revised master plan will guide future development of the civic precinct area. The civic precinct comprises: 21-41 Durham St (also known as the TV3 site), the block between Willow, Hamilton, Durham and Wharf streets, and Masonic Park and adjacent car park, between Willow St and The Strand. The failed car parking building at 40 Harington St could be added to these spaces.

Port of Tauranga CEO Mark Cairns is stepping down after 15 years in the job. engineer and designing bridges.” So he shifted his second degree into management and hasn’t look back. He was named Chief Executive of the Year in the 2012 Deloitte Top 200 Business Awards, and last year won the Caldwell Partners Leadership Award in the Institute of Finance Professionals Awards. The accolades are not something he’s entirely comfortable with. “I struggle with it in that it’s not about me. “I think I’ve said before that chief executives need to remember that they’ve got two eyes, two ears and one mouth, and they should use them in that proportion. “I’m not the reason this place [the port] has been as successful as it is. “It’s about the quality of the people that we’ve got here.” Mark is now looking forward to dropping down a gear. “Being a chief executive is demanding, it’s a 24/7 role. “The phone always has to be on and when it goes in the middle of the night it’s not normally a call you want to be

taking. It’s a high pressure job. “Boating and fishing is my stress relief. There’s something about when you cast off the lines on the boat that you leave your stresses on the shore so that’s an important thing. “I’ve consciously decided that there’s no more executive gigs for me,” says Mark. “Business has been good to me and I’ll just try and put a bit back into it now in the form of governance roles.” He’s already on the board of Meridian, another of the country’s largest listed companies, and there are a few other options in the wings. As far as his success goes, Marks says having an understanding of emotional intelligence, and its role in business, has been key to his career. His advice to those starting out in management is: “Listen to your staff. “Listen to your customers. Listen to your stakeholders. “Don’t over complicate things. Keep Robyn Hayes it simple.”

On Tuesday the council agreed to set up a structure in which an expert advisory board will provide independent overview, advice and assistance. Mayor Tenby Powell says the creation of a vibrant civic precinct would stimulate investment and help activate the city centre. “We have an opportunity to do something really special for Tauranga. “Our population is growing fast. Together we can create a precinct that meets its potential and makes our city centre a great place to be.”

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Environment hui goes online NZ Landcare Trust’s Janie Stevenson and the team from Envirohub Bay of Plenty have switched around a muchanticipated event to ensure it still runs despite two postponements over the past few months. In a new online format, the Regional Environment Network Sessions is going live from September 14-21. The theme of the event is Kaitiakitanga; ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata. When the land is well, the people will be well, the week-long event promises to inspire and inform.

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Hockey has changed a lot in 100 years - original sticks resembled candy canes, balls were made of leather filled with wool or cork, and games were played on grass fields.

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If you’ve made the dream a reality – owning a European car like an Audi, a Volkswagen, or a Porsche – and you want to make sure you’re getting expert advice and treatment, Richard Ross from Euro Garage is the man to help. Specialising in European cars, Richard has 10 years’ experience in Euros and knows his way around some of the best cars. “I have the tools for most European cars and my workshop is specifically set up to handle European cars,” says Richard. After working locally in a European workshop, Richard has moved and set up shop in The Lakes. Keeping your car in tip top condition helps reduce the chance of parts’ failures and can help avoid expensive repairs. Euro Garage can help with all repairs from cambelts, to suspension issues, brake repairs, servicing, electrical issues, WOF repairs and more. Euro Garage also offers a full range of

Nowadays the sticks are more refined, balls are plastic and most games are played on sand or water turfs. While no one at the Tauranga Hockey Association was around when the club first began, there are photos of a 1920s team proudly displayed in the trophy cabinet. Back then goalies wore only cricket pads for protection, compared to the full body protection and helmet worn today; this is something that stayed until the 1970s. Tauranga Hockey centenary chairman Rob Neal recalls his time in the goal as a right full-back. “If the ball came in, you just had to trap it. The goalie never, never fell over, they wouldn’t lie down like they do today. They just stand up and take them on the pads.” Rob started playing for Otumoetai in 1975 and played the game for nearly 20 years until injury forced him to give it up. He and a team of six others were instrumental in getting the hockey association its first sand turf in 1992. This has since been replaced by a water turf and the club has added two more, giving them the ability to host national and international tournaments. After a hiatus from the club Rob is back to organise the centenary celebrations, and for a club that boasts four current female Black Sticks, there’s a lot to celebrate.

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They have also had hockey stars like Gemma McCaw and Black Sticks goal keeper Stephen Graham come through the association, with Graham now coaching the Tauranga Boys’ College First XI. Tauranga Hockey general manager Clinton Butler says hockey’s catch phrase is ‘sport for life’ and it’s very true for their association with some members playing well into their 70s. “I think the big thing is connection. There’s a lot of people, particularly in hockey who start at five and can still be playing at 75. MAR “There’s people within our community, especially in our club space at the moment, who have been involved for years and years, and years.” Centenary celebrations start on October 16 with a meet and greet. The weekend is then made up of games for various age groups, and Sunday sees inter-regional rivalry between Waikato and Tauranga played out. They have also managed to fit in an official opening of the third turf and a centenary dinner on Saturday. “You’re not only celebrating a hundred years of Tauranga hockey, but you’re also rekindling those old friendships and reliving those golden days or glory days, when you hit the winning goal or you pulled off the amazing save,” says Clinton. Registrations for the centenary weekend close on September 18 and people can register at: www.taurangahockey.co.nz.

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Low bus capacity leaves students waiting Students trying to get to Papamoa College on time have found they’ve been left behind by their regular school buses, because they are now restricted to 20 passengers. “My daughter hasn’t been able to get to school on time due to the buses being too full and they just drive past,” says Summer Ioelu. “This is adding extra stress to just get to and from school.”

Her daughter is a Year 8 Papamoa College student. “If she misses the first bus at 8.10am then she has to catch the later one at 8.30am which then makes her late for school.” Instead, she catches the bus about three stops back from her normal stop. “But then other children miss out,” says Summer. The alternative is walking about an hour to get to the college. Summer emailed the Bay of Plenty Regional Council who operate the buses.

The council says it is working to the Alert Level 2 guidelines, and do not have extra vehicles or drivers available to compensate. “All public transport services nationwide are restricted to 20 passengers at a time to adhere to physical distancing requirements,” says Bay of Plenty Regional Council transport advisor Melissa Winters. “Our advice to all parents is to consider making alternative arrangements to get their children to and from school if possible.”

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Not all chemicals have a clean bill of health Are ‘natural’ cleaning products safer to use than the regular chemical cleaners? The chemicals in many household cleaners, such as ammonia and chlorine, can be harmful to your skin or airways. These chemicals make the cleaners really effective at removing dirt, grease, stains and mould but should be treated as hazardous and with care. When using strong cleaning products you should always follow any accompanying safety precautions, for example wear gloves to protect your skin, keep windows open for ventilation, and keep the products out of reach of children. If you’re concerned that household chemicals may be affecting your health or are bad for the environment, you could try products which do not contain these ingredients. There are cleaning products which claim to be ‘natural’ or ‘eco-friendly’, but you’ll need to check the ingredients list on the label to be sure.

You can also try cleaning your home with ingredients which you probably already have in your kitchen. As these are food items, you can expect them to have less impact on your living environment than commercial cleaning products and they might also be cheaper to buy. For example, you can use baking soda to remove stains and eliminate odours from your refrigerator, vinegar diluted with water – one part vinegar to five parts water – to clean bathroom surface, lemon juice mixed with olive oil to polish hardwood furniture, salt to soak up red wine spills. For more information, visit: www.cab.org.nz/article/KB00000748 or the Housing New Zealand booklet Clean and Green. The Tauranga Citizens Advice Bureau is available from 9.30am-3.30pm Monday-Friday by email on: tauranga@cab.org.nz or phone: 07 578 15 92.

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PJ’s put smiles on dials Welcome Bay Lions past president Suez Reid gifting some of the pyjamas to Children’s Ward registered nurse Karyn Sanson.

Bringing comfort to children and families in need is one of the main drivers behind the Welcome Bay Lions annual donation of pyjamas to Tauranga Hospital’s Children’s Ward. Over the weekend members of the Lions handed over three boxes full of new pyjamas, in various sizes, to Children’s Ward staff including registered nurse Karyn Sanson. “We want to thank the Welcome Bay Lions for their hard work in raising the funds and their generosity in using them to purchase pyjamas for our children on the ward,” says Karyn. “It’s a wonderful project loved by the kids and the

parents alike. As staff we love it as well, as it’s great to be able to give these to the families when they come in. “Families might be upset or stressed when they arrive, they might not have spare clothes with them, so it’s just one small thing we can do that makes a difference. And it does make a difference. So thank you to the Lions again.” Welcome Bay Lions past president Suez Reid says the pyjamas were purchased with funds raised through numerous activities such as a Christmas Raffle, a monthly coffee morning, and sales of firewood, kindling, plants and jams. “It all goes back into the community of Tauranga,” says Suez. “We started the pyjama donations last year, so this is our second delivery. “We understand there can be a lot of kids who arrive at hospital without good nightwear. But also when they go home they still might not be 100 per cent, so some good clothes like this to take with them just helps keep them warm and aids their recovery. So we’re making a difference to them at home and not just in the hospital. “Thank you to everyone who supports Welcome Bay Lions.”

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Finding the words When the sails went up it ‘just felt right’ Everyone has moments where the word you want to say is on the tip of your tongue but it won’t come out.

It is partial or total loss of the ability to articulate ideas or comprehend spoken or written language resulting from damage to the brain caused by injury or disease. The speech and language disorder is usually the result of a stroke. Owen Souter had a stroke in 2017

For people living with aphasia this moment is a constant struggle. Aphasia literally means ‘absence of speech’.

and it has altered his life. He has had to learn speak again, is much less outgoing and struggles to read the paper. “It’s not something that I would want anybody to go through. Bloody horrible,” says Owen speaking about the stroke. Owen says it took him about a year to become confident speaking again and aphasia is a part of his everyday life. “Words were the worst. I couldn’t write anything down, so therefore I couldn’t read. “Now I read a little bit out of the paper, that sort of thing and then I’ve had enough.” If the 75-year-old is really interested in an article, like those in his sailing magazines, he will keep pushing until he’s read it all.

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He occasionally stumbles on a word or takes a moment to recollect it but you wouldn’t think Owen was unable to speak just a few years ago. When he can’t find a word he gets frustrated and it is only when he voices this frustration that you are aware he’s struggling. Owen has spent his life on or next to the water. He grew up in Lyttleton before moving to Tauranga in 1968. He worked as a boat builder then joined the Port of Tauranga in 1969, working there until he retired in 2011. Owen started at the port doing carpentry work, then he was on the lines tying up ships, before getting his skipper’s ticket and was a skipper on the pilot boats for 11 years. Not content with just working on the water, Owen

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He will take his grandson Tyler out sailing as often as school and the weather allows. The eight-year-old already has six years’ experience under his belt and loves everything about sailing. Owen also finds camaraderie in a weekly support group run by Aphasia New Zealand. Owen’s Korero Club meets every Wednesday with about 10 other people where they do word activities and practise public speaking.

“A lot of people, when they think about stroke, they think about the physical disability that comes with strokes. So paralysis down one side of the body, but the problems with speech and language that also come with stroke are very common.” Aphasia NZ steps in to support people once they have left hospital to help them regain some of the skills they have lost. Emma says the iPad loans are their most popular service because people Technology helps can practise in the comfort of their “The Korero Club is the best part home and they are customised to of this phase I’m going through the user. because we’re all the same, we all “If you go to a cafe, you want have to listen to each other. to order a coffee, for some people “We have a hell of [a lot of] a fun. with aphasia that might be really “We’re always laughing and Owen working on word exercises challenging so they can actually use joking, and we have a really good the iPad as a prompt to do that. from his aphasia group. group.” The Korero Clubs are just “We just try to fill a gap really. one of the support services Aphasia NZ offers – “People are often at home and they’ve exited the there are Community Aphasia Advisors in a number health system and had all of the speech and language of areas around New Zealand, they loan laptops therapy or other services. And then they’re kind of and iPads to help with self-directed learning, offer just wondering now what happens?” community education and have a resource library. All of Aphasia NZ’s work is done through grants Aphasia NZ executive director Emma Castle says and donations. They recently received a grant from aphasia isn’t a well-known condition even though it is the Mazda Foundation for a new iPad. more common than Parkinson’s disease. For Owen, daily life with aphasia can be difficult She says the charity is trying to raise more awareness but the support he receives from the Korero Club has about aphasia and how it affects people. helped to restore his confidence. Alisha Evans

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Kids benefit from gala auction “What’s inside is greater than any obstacle.”

This is what children and teens are told who go through the Graeme Dingle Foundation’s programmes. Western Bay of Plenty regional manager Dan Allen-Gordon says their programmes teach values, life skills and resilience and it has measurable outcomes. Infometrics research has shown that every dollar invested in kids by the foundation is worth $7.80 to the New Zealand economy.

The cost of running the WBOP programmes is $900,000 a year and Dan says they have a waiting list of schools wanting to host the courses. The foundation is about to get a much needed funding boost from the charity auction segment of The Tauranga Gala Dinner on September 25. The first big event in Tauranga if the country returns to Level 1. Dan says the injection of funding couldn’t come at a better time. “When charities are struggling the most because of COVID, these funds are absolutely critical for us to continue

Dan Allen-Gordon from the Graeme Dingle Foundation shows off some of the items available at the Tauranga Gala Dinner charity auction. to do what we do.” All proceeds from the auction will go into two of the foundation’s programmes, Kiwi Can and Project K. Items up for grabs at the auction include an Audi track experience from Farmer Autovillage, a DVS home ventilation system, a Media Works advertising package, $1000 of Pak’nSave vouchers, one of Black Cap Kane Williamson’s helmets, a signed shirt from Peter Burling and clothing packages from Bettie Monroe and Wendys. Dan Carter, who is speaking at the dinner, will also

provide a signed jersey for the auction. Heath Ingham, from organisers Events Innovated, says they are anticipating a successful return to Level 1 so the gala dinner can go ahead. “We are putting everything together with Dan Carter to kick off Level 1 as the first big event back in action, so we’re looking forward to celebrating a much-needed night out with locals and legends.” VIP and premium tables for the dinner have sold out but gold and silver tables can be purchased at www.taurangagaladinner.co.nz

From the mountains to the sea Far from the reach of the Himalayan Mountains Yogi Aikam Aikoham Nath Ji will be visiting Mount Maunganui.

Babaji and a God Realised Master. “Guru Ji chose to help heal and guide thousands of people around the globe. His philosophy is ‘Live Life and Not Spend it’. Shed the old that is not serving you any good and Rise from Within. In a supplied statement he says “He will “In Tauranga, Guru Ji is offering a be bringing precious pearls of timeless Satsang and Healing. Satsang is a wisdom of Himalayan Yogi lively, ancient spiritual practice Masters on Sunday, September from India. 13. “Derived from the Sanskrit “Popularly known as words, ‘Sat’ – the essence ‘Modern Yogi in jeans’ of Reality and ‘sang’ – Guruji spent a number of community. years in New Zealand. “Satsang refers to the “His deep longing to meeting of people who follow his spiritual path gather and engage in a took him back to the relaxed conversation about Himalayan Mountains the nature of reality, self-Badrinathji where a humble realisation, spiritual life, and cave became his home as he all aspect of human experience delved into his intense sadhana from the most ordinary to the most (deep meditation). cosmic.” The event will be held at the “Coming from ‘The Axil of Yogi Aikam Aikoham Kiwi Room at the Hillier Centre in Spirituality - Himalayas’ he is a direct Nath Ji. disciple of Kriya lineage Guru Mahavtar Mount Maunganui.

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RDA volunteers recognised with awards Tauranga Riding for the Disabled and its 120-strong volunteer team have taken time out to celebrate and recognise all the hard work with an awards ceremony at its arena in Welcome Bay. RDA offers equine therapy to anyone with disabilities and social challenges. “We currently have 160 riders a week and it is volunteer-intensive, with some individuals requiring three volunteers to assist them to ride,” says manager Elisha Olds. “Our volunteer team are the heart of the organisation. Each and every one of them provide us the support Recreational Services’ David Biddle and RDA Volunteer of the Year to operate at the level we do. They award winner Andrea Chambers with Scotty the horse. Photo: Daniel Hines. play a very important role. volunteering with us,” says Elisha. “Recreational Services have again “Charlotte demonstrates great leadership skills and sponsored this special week and we appreciate their is very trustworthy and responsible. We are very ongoing support,” says Elisha. privileged to have such young talent on our team.” Tauranga RDA Volunteer of the Year is This year also marks the launch of a new Andrea Chambers. recognition award, for long-serving volunteers “Andrea has only been with us for one year but has including Lynette Farmer, Roger Lindsay and Alisse made a significant contribution to our group during Richardson who have been part of the team for more this time. Andrea has proven herself to be a valuable than 10 years. team member both within the volunteer group and No experience is required to become a volunteer the riders she works with,” says Elisha. and training is provided. Initially Andrea volunteered two days a week “We urge people to visit and see if Tauranga RDA but has recently increased her hours to include an is somewhere they feel they can invest their time,” extra afternoon. says Elisha. Junior Volunteer of the Year is Charlotte Wilde. “Becoming a Tauranga RDA Volunteer is the “She started riding with RDA in the Holiday opportunity to join a passionate team who are Programme two years ago when she was 13 and with committed to offering equine therapy to better lives.” the experience she gained, has progressed on to start

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Margaret’s safaris lead her to Piccadilly For Margaret Cowey-Rodger, a new challenge began on a campervan trip with husband Ian Rodger around south-west Australia. “We came across a kangaroo and her joey in the wild and I was able to take a series of pictures,” says Margaret. “The photos became the focus for my first children’s book for Lily, my first grandchild, titled ‘Granma’ and later ‘Aunty Margaret visits Joey’s beach’.” Margaret had a dream to write children’s

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Pete Chandler has started as chief executive of the Bay of Plenty District Health Board.

“We have many challenges and opportunities ahead including continued growth throughout the Bay of Plenty, the flow-on implications of that “Pete is an experienced growth; working healthcare professional more as one with more than 30 joined-up health years in the industry system, shifting and he takes up the the dial on equity reins at an important – particularly time,” says interim for Maori and board chair Sharon rural populations, Shea. “Pete’s dynamic maturing our system and innovative approach and its approach to will be known to many Te Tiriti o Waitangi, already, from his time New Bay of Plenty and managing the here as chief operating District Health Board ongoing impacts officer, and he will carry chief executive of COVID-19 and this forward into his Pete Chandler. Whakaari.” new role.

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books when her own were small, about 30 years ago. “There was no internet at the time so I made a few books by hand and attended some writing seminars but didn’t go any further. “Over the last few years I produced a number of photographic albums from our various overseas trips, arriving home each time with 2000 photos from which I select about 200.” When Margaret learned that her first grandson Lachlan was on the way, she decided to create something special from her memorable trip to Jewel Cave south of Margaret River. “It’s an adventure story written in poetic ballad form. The photos showcase the unique wonder of this cave, hence ‘Granma’ then ‘Aunty Margaret visits Jewel Cave’.” The next two books were developed after a motorhome trip around the south west of the United States. The couple made it home to Tauranga barely two days before the March lockdown. “In Zion Canyon when I saw the leaching of

minerals across the red cliff face I thought it looked like a set of black and white piano keys.” She found the tame squirrels further up the valley amusing, so the book ‘Squirrel’s red rock piano’ was born. “We actually began this last trip with a conference in Las Vegas and were invited to a bar at ‘The Wyn’ which featured a giant frog appearing from behind a wall, singing Frank Sinatra’s ‘It’s a beautiful world’! “It amused me to consider an animal safari in Vegas of all places.” She rose to the challenge the next day on her stroll down the strip, and ‘Aunty Margaret goes on safari in Vegas’ was born. The books can be personalised with a child’s photograph on the first page. “We saw some amazing wonderful sights when we went to different national parks around the world, including incredible rock formations and strange trees.” She’s realised that with the global pandemic, Kiwis are not going to be readily travelling to other parts of the world for a while. “I still want children to know there’s a big, wide, amazing world. But also to appreciate the wonderful part of the world we live in here.” Next weekend she and Ian plan to set off on a South Island campervan safari which will no doubt result in some New Zealand stories. Later in the year a North Island trip is also planned. “It will be something along the lines of magical places in New Zealand. We have iconic towns and villages. I’ve already taken photos of the knitted critters in Greerton.” She is launching the four children’s books at 3.15pm on Friday, September 3, at The Terrace Café in the middle of the Piccadilly Arcade. The books will be available at The Collection, Piccadilly Arcade from October 1 and will be on display in the window until then, or by contacting Margaret at: marg.pearlcoaching@gmail.com

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The fine art of sand The materials in Nancy Tschetner’s studio are a little different from normal.

Armed with just sand, adhesive and a paint brush, she lovingly creates works of art that she hopes bring a sense of peace to people. Her exhibition ‘Connection to Nature’ opens at The Art Lounge in Willow Street Tauranga on September 11 and runs through to October 8. A graphic artist, Nancy came to New

Zealand from Germany 17 years ago and it was here she found black sand for the first time. I started out using black sand on acrylic paintings to begin with, then started collecting white sand and working with the two together, she says. “Nobody was doing sand art so I thought this will be my thing”, she says. “Over the last 17 years it’s just evolved into fine art.” The process is not a quick one. “I have to wait until each layer dries

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Nancy with one of the exhibition pieces ‘Time to Exhale’ she made from sand. before I can apply the next one. It’s not like painting where you can mix colours and just overpaint. It can take quite a while so I usually work on more than one piece at a time.” First painting the details in adhesive for the shade of sand she wants to use, Nancy then sprinkles on that colour and shakes off whatever doesn’t stick. The process is repeated for each different shade until the picture is complete. “Gradually each sand grain becomes part of a larger image represented in my artwork. I liken this to people when we come together, the strength that can be created and the visions that can be achieved. “I often think of myself as a little sand grain that got carried all the way over to New Zealand and over the years collected friends, made a home and hopefully changed something for the better” she says. Nancy has about 60 shades of sand on her shelf. “I started collecting it from different beaches and noticed that even if you drive just a kilometre up the coast the shades would be different. “Then when I began markets and exhibitions people began sending me sand or bringing me some back from their holidays. One client returning from overseas gave her sand collected from 27 beaches around the world. The exhibition will feature at least ten of Nancy’s

artworks and all are for sale. Coming to New Zealand and connecting with some of what she considers the most beautiful nature in the world is behind the name of her new exhibition. For me it was back to basics, she says. Working with media that occurs naturally in nature. “We have so many colours of sand that I don’t need to go and buy paint. By bringing the beauty of her art into people’s homes Nancy hopes to remind them of “what’s waiting out there” for them. When a person looks at my work I want them to feel calm, she says. “We’ve got everything we need in nature. My biggest passion is nutrition, and mindset, and art so the three combined…if you feel depressed, instead of going to the doctor go outside,” Nancy says. “Art heals and is the highest form of hope.” Examples of her work can be found by visiting: www.nancytschetner.com Robyn Hayes

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News from Bay of Plenty Regional Council September 2020

Ten years working towards clean air in Rotorua Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for managing the region’s air quality. The air quality in Rotorua exceeds the safe and acceptable level set by the Ministry for the Environment. The biggest source of Rotorua’s urban air pollution is smoke from solid fuel burners for home heating.

What’s been done to clean the air?

Since 2010 solid fuel burner regulations have been supported by heating incentive schemes.

Property owners have installed

1065

zero emission heaters using the Hot Swap scheme

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Over old fires have been removed under the Rotorua Bylaw

Over

Property owners have installed over

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compliant wood burners

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owners have received free replacement heating

Wear a facemask on public transport All people aged 12 and over will be required to wear a face mask on Bayhopper and Cityride buses while at Alert Level 2 or above. Face coverings don’t have to be worn on some school buses, please check with your school or the Baybus website to see if this applies to your bus. If someone is not wearing a mask, they may have a legitimate reason – please trust that people are doing the right thing. Ideally, people will use a mask that has three layers of fabric. However, any kind of a face covering that covers the nose and mouth is allowed and is better than nothing. For example, if you don’t have access to a mask, a scarf or t-shirt can be used. For advice on how to wear a face covering safely, see www.covid19.govt.nz

Since 31 January 2020 it is illegal to use any coal burning appliances and wood burners installed before 2006.

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Crosby leads the way in local government Bay of Plenty Regional Council Councillor Stuart Crosby has been elected as the President of Local Government New Zealand. He had been the Vice President of LGNZ since July 2017. He has been an elected representative since 1986, serving as chair on various committees, a period as Deputy Mayor and Mayor of Tauranga City Council. Stuart has a business background in both the electrical contracting and building industry. He now devotes all of his time to council and to the wider community.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana works to ensure our region’s environment and its people thrive. Find out about the work we do at www.boprc.govt.nz

Mount Maunganui Industrial Area – Community Newsletter Pilot A new community e-newsletter with updates and information on the Mount Maunganui industrial area will begin this month. To receive a copy in your inbox, please subscribe online at www.boprc.govt.nz/mountindustrial

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Of course, we here are crossing our fingers and toes that the Bay of Plenty moves from Level 2 to Level 1, which will be announced on Monday, but we’re going to remain positive and continue planning in the hope that we make the level change. The festival will be held on Saturday, September 19, from 10am-2pm this year, and there’ll be plenty happening in the village. The Street Machines and Custom Car show will be happening as usual. Chadwick Rd from Cameron Rd to Greerton will be filled Street entertainers will be roaming the village with exciting cars for people to look at. on September 19. Car owners are hot keen to attend as it’ll There’s lots to see and do in the village, with cafes, be their first outing since Level 2. We’re expecting more shopping and more. than 100 cars on display! This event will only be able to go ahead if the Bay of There will also be a live band on the day – The Al Dawson Band will be playing and rock and roll dancers Plenty moves from Level 2 to Level 1, which will be announced on Monday. Keep an eye on our Facebook will be there jiving along. The no-reserve auction will start at 1pm in the village page for updates closer to the time. For more information, search ‘Greerton Village’ square and that’s always a popular event. on Facebook. The have-a-go circus workshop on the grass just

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And how lucky were we to embrace the nooks and crannies of the North Island with tour manager, Sylvia Sandford with her enthusiasm, passion and extensive knowledge of everything New Zealand. Sun streamed through the coach windows By appointment only we met Peter Gordon, acclaimed as we reached the summit bound for internationally as a chef, and celebrated artists with studios bathed in talent. Vineyard owners explained the Wellington and there was no hesitation in complexity of growing the right grapes on their land and singing from the song sheets. we tasted their creations. After all we were friends now with an adventure A chef took us on a truffle hunt and then showed us etched into our memories and treasured forever. how the truffle is a taste treat to savour. Day after day we It had been two magical weeks together experiencing embraced unforgettable and new experiences. Our luxury the skilful itinerary created by Susan Williamson accommodation, a treat to behold. and John Percy of New Zealand Luxury Travel who Meeting extraordinary New Zealanders who Susan and are renowned for designing personalised tours for John knew and approached to open their gardens, homes, discerning travellers to Italy. and private studios. Tour manager Sylvia We had all thought that this year would bring the Delightful people embraced us with warmth, wanting to Sandford. opportunity for us to travel out of New Zealand again share life stories and passion for their creations. as we usually did. These opportunities are not possible when ‘doing it on your own’. But 2020 was to be a year of change and instead we were An itinerary detailed to perfection by New Zealand Luxury Travel. encouraged to explore and support, to discover our own country as it We had so much to sing about. shuddered under the impact of a deadly virus. For more information, visit: www.newzealandluxurytravel.nz

Government support will help bring Kiwis’ travel funds home New Zealand Travel Industry Suppliers Group Chair Robyn Galloway says the Government’s commitment of $47m to support the travel industry is vital to help bring back the travel funds of New Zealanders’ whose international travel has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Travel industry suppliers, also known as wholesalers, work with travel retailers and individual customers to book international travel experiences such as guided tours, cruises, hosted small groups tours and bespoke holidays in more than 150 countries. Most of the companies in the industry are SMEs with a predominately female workforce. The COVID crisis and border closures has meant the industry has had to operate without revenue for six months so far, while working to get customers their refunds from overseas operators. "The Government’s support is vital for our businesses to continue to work to bring Kiwis’ money home," says Robyn. "It is estimated that nearly $700m of New Zealanders’ money is currently locked up in bookings for international travel. Getting this money back into New Zealand will be an economic boon, as it can then be spent in the local economy. This is complicated work that relies on the expertise and relationships our travel

companies have with multiple international partners. "We have had to cut costs and make staff redundant over the past six months just to stay in business, and many travel companies are struggling and being forced to downsize, increasing the risk that Kiwi travellers’ money will be stranded overseas. "We make no bones of the fact the investment the Government is offering is a bare minimum. We acknowledge there are many calls on the public purse right now, but the good achieved by bringing travellers’ money home justifies government assistance. In saying that, we are extremely grateful to Minister Faafoi and his team for working with us and listening to our concerns and the remedies we put forward. "We maintain that there are few if any New Zealand industries that have been affected and debilitated by the pandemic to the degree that the outbound travel industry has been. We have continued to work incredibly hard for our clients throughout this pandemic with no chance of a financial return. "The Government support will help keep our industry on life support while we continue to work at bringing Kiwis’ funds home, but it won’t be enough to sustain our industry in the long term. "It is important that we get this support to travel companies as quickly as possible. We look forward to working with the Government on the implementation details of this policy and on other support for our members," says Robyn.

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a superhero this September New Zealand’s bees and beekeepers are calling on Kiwis to ‘Bee a Hero’ this September, as the country celebrates Bee Aware Month. Bee Aware Month is an annual education campaign organised by Apiculture New Zealand and supported by bee lovers across New Zealand. Apiculture New Zealand CEO Karin Kos explains there are two key goals of the campaign. “We want to lift awareness of the critical importance of bees to New Zealand’s environment, food chain and economy, and teach Kiwis some simple actions that everyone can take to improve bee health.” Karin says green-fingered Kiwis can help bees by growing bee-friendly plants in their gardens, while non-gardeners can also do their bit. “Mowing your lawns less often is one really simple thing that can make a difference for bees. Weeds like clover and dandelions are great food for bees.” She also encourages Kiwis to support

everyday bee heroes: our beekeepers. “Since the advent of varroa, beekeepers’ have become essential to the survival of honey bees. Our beekeepers work hard to care for and protect our bees. Buying local honey, especially some of our beautiful native varieties like rewarewa or kāmahi, or other bee products is a great way to back our beekeepers and their bees.” Another important thing everyone can do is to take care with garden sprays. Karin recommends either avoiding garden sprays, selecting bee-friendly products or following the spray safe rules. “Spray only in the early morning and evening when bees are less active; never spray when flowers are in bloom and always read instructions carefully before spraying.” Throughout Bee Aware Month, Apiculture New Zealand and its supporters and sponsors will be sharing bee facts, running competitions and, where possible, organising community events. New Zealanders can find out more by visiting: www.beeawarenz.co.nz or their Facebook and Instagram pages.

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Anything and everything gardening Décor Gardenworld in Moffat Rd, Bethlehem have been a mainstay in the Tauranga community for 53 years. Family owned and operated since 1967, the business is set in a beautiful mature garden setting and this month are celebrating their birthday with plenty of great deals for gardeners and homeowners. “This year has been an interesting one,” says Décor’s Ginny Clark. “Gardening has always been a popular pastime for Tauranga people. We are spoiled here as we are able to grow such a wide variety of plants and have a good long growing season. “2020 has proven to be a busy year for Décor, with many people returning to their gardens since lockdown and enjoying getting stuck in and improving the value of their property. “As a long standing business we have a strong relationship with growers and suppliers throughout the country,” says Ginny. “We are able to supply an interesting range of top quality indoor and outdoor plants, fruit trees, gifts, outdoor furniture and pots. “Our range changes regularly which is half the fun. All of our plants are grown here in New Zealand and when you shop at Décor you are supporting your local community and your Aoteoroa family.” The lovely Bloom Café is in the heart of Décor and there is a spring-free trampoline for the children and kids-at-heart to “ping around

on” says Ginny. As part of the birthday celebrations one lucky customer will walk away with a Zeiglar and Brown (Ziggy) limited edition Twin Grill barbecue. “We also have $100s of Décor Dollars, Tauranga Garden and Artfest tickets, a Vegepod and Bloom Café vouchers to give away to some of our lovely customers,” says Ginny. Whenever you spend $53 - because it’s their 53rd birthday - you go in the draw to win one of these fabulous prizes. So pop out to Décor Gardenworld Décor and join the Gardenworld’s team in-store Ginny Clark. to celebrate.

Time to start your September to-do list September means the sun is coming out more, which also means your soil is warming up and the gardening can really begin! It’s the perfect time to get stuck in and plant all of your favourite spring and summer plants – both flowering and edible. You can start by sowing your favourite vegetable seeds including carrots, beetroot, silverbeet and peas, directly into the soil. Sow your lettuces, leeks, cabbages, tomatoes, capsicums, courgettes, cucumbers and eggplants into trays ready for transplanting later on. If you’re keen on potatoes, purchase seed potatoes and place them

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Study casts doubt on building industry’s ‘green’ ratings Researchers from the University of Auckland are questioning the accuracy of some ‘green certified’ rating tools used by the building industry to measure the warmth and efficiency of New Zealand houses, after independent research failed to verify their claims. Doctoral graduate Rochelle Ade, together with Dr Michael Rehm, from the Property Department at the Business School, tested some of the beneficial claims of Homestar, the national building ratings tool established by the New Zealand Green Building Council. Utilising a case study of 30 Auckland social houses, Rochelle and Michael found that all the dwellings spent the majority of winter colder than the World Health Organisation’s healthy temperature of 18°C,

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A farewell to Nana Holland This week's column comes in two sections; there is no segue.

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He would love to see The reason is that I've spent the some customers and week listening to one of the most friends from the past. remarkable local music projects I've I'll be reviewing The heard in some time. It comes from Hallstars next week. Eugene O'Reilly, once to be found It really is sensational working at Bay MusicWorks and stuff so if you know playing guitar and singing in various or remember Eugene, Tauranga bands. or just want to check A few years back Eugene out some exciting new decamped to a small hall between music, catch up with Matamata and Te Aroha. him next weekend. And he's been working on Volume 1 of The Hallstars, a first collection Nana of his original songs, recorded by Now the reason I'm Eugene and a cast of thousands, cutting Eugene short is many of them from the Tauranga that one of Tauranga's music scene. most colourful local The album, complete with the Brian Franks with characters has died. She songbook he has emerged with, Nana Holland. was a big part of the is simply astounding, absolutely music scene here, a great friend to many international quality, and dammit I still can't get the a musician and a constant presence on first song out of my head, which after three days is any available dance-floor. So the least getting a bit irritating. And Eugene is coming to town. Next Saturday he will I can do is give Nana Holland a little be based at MusicWorks Tauranga, 132 Devonport Rd space here as a farewell. from 12.00 – 2.30pm for anyone who would like to I suspect anyone who has ever been come and purchase an album/ songbook, have a chat to a show in Tauranga where people about the project, or just have a catch-up with him. danced, has seen Nana. Her real name was Willy Johanna van Bavel, 86; she immigrated to New Zealand from Holland aged 21. And the best thing I can do is to turn the rest of this column over to her. The following is adapted from Nana's book about her life, which she wrote with the help of Waipuna Hospice:

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“The first time I was christened Nana Holland was on New Year's Eve at the Crown & Badger about 12 years ago. That was by Colin Williams, lead

singer of the band 111. He said: ‘you danced all night when most girls dance to one number and then sit down again’. I attended the Tauranga Jazz Festival for 15 years and danced like no-one was watching - but of course they were! Right up until the COVID pandemic started in mid-March I danced my heart out at the monthly Blues Jam at 'Dusty Jacks' (this is what I call it. It sounds better...), then Friday and Saturday nights wherever there was a live gig featuring my favourite Tauranga musos - Shabang, Grant Haua, Brilleaux, Mike Garner, 111 and Piston Broke. And if their gigs finished early then I would go down the Strand to the Crown & Badger and dance till closing. I was greedy for dancing! I must have been pretty fit probably because of the fifteen years I had attended Body Attack fitness classes. I am a lifelong enthusiastic follower of Dixie music and in 1999 at age 65 I went to New Orleans with the Dr Jaz tour. I loved this tour and immersed myself in the experience. I booked Brilleaux to play at my 80 birthday party at Drivers Bar and was thrilled when they named me ‘Dancing Queen’. At my 85 party I had Brilleaux and Shabang play and when some of the band members came out on the dancefloor to groove with me I loved it! Brian Franks, the bass player for Brilleaux and Hurrican Eli, is a great friend of mine and we have shared a very special friendship over the years. At the Hop House they always have a table reserved for me right next to the dance floor.” Farewell Nana, you are already missed – WW.

Horoscopes ARIES: Schedules may be changed through the week, in some cases proving a blessing in disguise. Your romantic intuition is not as sharp as you believe. Travel and business blend well.

LIBRA: A platonic relationship ﬂourishes through this week, but romantic union requires tender loving care. Educational interests expand and you receive the encouragement you have been waiting for.

TAURUS: Your self conﬁdence dips brieﬂy, then rises, thanks to the encouragement of a colleague or family member. Schedules may be rearranged through the weekend. Business news is encouraging.

SCORPIO: A tried and true approach brings favourable results in romance, while in your career some mild experimentation may lead to signiﬁcant progress. A relative’s ideas may be unusually effective.

GEMINI: You are easily inﬂuenced about a friend’s motives, but don’t jump to conclusions. Some good news on the ﬁnancial front may arrive on the weekend along with professional praise and new responsibilities.

SAGITTARIUS: Your independent streak may perplex your favourite friend, but only initially. A creative activity may evolve into a proﬁtable undertaking. Your commitment to community service brings accolades this week.

CANCER: Friends may introduce you to unusual and varied interests. A ﬁnancial breakthrough arrives when it’s least expected. Your romantic relationship improves when you master the art of compromise.

CAPRICORN: A partner becomes more mature in his/her approach to your relationship. An economic news-brightener may arrive after the weekend. Offbeat ideas suddenly become feasible after Thursday.

LEO: A new hobby can be proﬁtable, but be cautious when making related investments. Home improvement plans require discussion before they are put into action. Surprise guests highlight the weekend.

AQUARIUS: Property ventures are generally favourable, but the key is to have all the facts at hand. A long standing family dispute comes to an agreeable ﬁnale. New relationships are highlighted.

VIRGO: A one of a kind item may come your way during a week that features discovery and surprise. Trading proves favourable through the weekend. Your search for more efﬁcient methods pays off.

PISCES: Take advantage to rest when you can earlier in the week because the weekend presents some hectic happenings that will run you off your feet.

Your birthday You have an incredible amount of energy and you are famous for your generosity and independent spirit. this week A restless streak makes it hard for friends to pin you down. Taking risks is another quality of yours. By

mastering your strengths and watching your weaknesses, you can ﬁnish this year as a most proﬁtable one.

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1. Keep laughing, it makes everybody wonder what you have been up to. LOL Matiu Te Huki Concert Powerful performance of music. Awesome support from Ra Cherie. 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232 Matiu Te Huki Workshop Traditional Maori practices, haka, hongi, introductions, song. A real, personal growth opportunity. 2pm Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz Ph 07 571 3232 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

Nancy Tschetner Solo Exhibition

Connection to nature by Nancy Tschetner. Artworks created from NZ sand. 5-7pm. Runs until 10 Oct in CBD Tauranga. www.theartloungenz.com 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 12:30-4pm, 30 Hamurana Rd, $5. Beginners & visitors welcome. Ph 021 255 6415 Papamoa Radio Control Yachts DF65s sailing daily, pond behind Monterey key 1-3pm. All welcome. Ph Dusty 021 076 1252 Tauranga Farmers Market 7:45am-12 at Tauranga Primary School. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the producers, fresh regional produce & artisan foods. Tauranga Floral Art Group Monthly meeting, demonstration & workshop. Baptist Church Hall, Cameron Rd. 9:30am. New members welcome. Ph Sue 021 121 4928 Tauranga Fuchsia Group Last Sat of month at Art & Craft Ctr, Elizabeth St West 1:30pm. Learn how to care for fuchsias. Ph Pat 579 1655 or Noeleen 578 4643 Tauranga Social Dance Club Dance cancelled due to Covid restrictions. Hopefully dance on October 10th will proceed as normal. Jan 07 576 3455 Te Puke Yoga Yoga classes at Te Puke Lyceum Club, 8:30-9:30am. All experience levels welcome. Ph or txt Brendan 022 621 3556, Facebook: Tepukeyoga for more info. Tibetan Buddhist Teachings TSOG (means gathering). 7-8pm at 25 Junction Rd, Te Puna. Text Geshe Jamyang 022 657 8083 to let him know you will be attending. Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710 Welcome Bay Worship Church of God’s Love (7th Day) 10:30am using WBCC premises opposite primary school. All welcome. www.churchofgodslove.com

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Monday 14 September

Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: The Bible a guide book for today. 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 EFT Optimal Healing Learn how to heal your mind & body using the Unseen Therapist within you. See www.theunseentherapist.com RSVP. Text 0210 274 2502

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 Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Argentine Tango in Tauranga Let’s dance! 6:30-7:30pm at Citizens Club. More men required for the Sunday free introduction class. Register with Denise 020 4006 1340 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

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet. nz Mah Jong Te Puke Sun & Thurs 12:454pm, Lyceum Rooms, 8 Palmer Ct. All players welcome. Beginners session available. Ph 027 430 6383 Maketu Market 3rd & 5th Sundays at Maketu Village Green. Set up from 7am. $10 per stall. Ph Carolyn 027 251 0388 or Maureen 021 267 1685 NZDA BOP Range Day NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licence Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699 Polish Salon Pl Event Polish prose, poetry & immigrant stories complemented by live piano. Anya Fischer ceramic art. 27th Sept 2pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz 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

Aquinas College, 7-9pm. Members/casual players welcome. Fun, fitness or competitive. Club racquets available. $8 cash. Ph/txt Sue 021 194 4335. FB: Tauranga Badminton Club. Email: stevensnoel@hotmail.com Bethlehem Indoor Bowls Bowling at 7:30pm. Names in by 7:15pm. New members of all ages welcome. Ph John 027 654 1298

Bible Seminar 1:45pm Greerton Senior

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sundays & Thursdays 1:30-4pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr, Papamoa. Sailing Electron radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Soul Food Relax, unwind, reflect, refresh, enjoy! Share in a selection of sacred & inspirational writings & music from around the world. Ph 543 0434

Tauranga Spiritual Growth Centre

14 Norris St, 2nd Sunday of month, 7pm. Join our spiritual community, see mediums & speakers. Ph/txt Tim 022 306 8200

Tibetan Buddhist Teachings

Understanding cyclic existence or samsara. 10-11:30am followed by refreshments. 25 Junction Rd, Te Puna. Everyone welcome! Info at https://www.facebook.com/ tashichoepel.ling

Active Adults Senior Fitness Fun

Badminton Club - Tauranga

Bethlehem Parents Support Group

10am-12pm at Bethlehem Birthing Centre. All parents, caregivers & under 2s welcome. Morning tea provided. Ph 07 549 4522 Chess At Mount Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Ph Helmut 027 414 7254 Chess In The Afternoon 1:15-4:15pm, Hillier Ctr, 31 Gloucester Rd. Exercise your brain with this fascinating game. $4/session. Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342 Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch Drop-In Clinic, 174 11th Ave, Tauranga. 10am-12pm, no appointment needed. For info, education & support for anyone (& their families) living with diabetes. Ph 07 571 3422

Dutch Friendly Support Network

Coffee morning 1st Monday of month, 10am-12noon. $4 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Rd, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968 Greerton Garden Club At St James Church hall, 70 Pooles Rd, Greerton at 1pm. Visitors welcome. Ph 577 9749 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 10am-11am, Mt Bible Chapel, Monawai St, also Tuesday 10:30-11:20am at Greerton Village Community Hall. Ph Lynda 029 230 0162 Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls Meet at 1pm for 1:30pm start at Omokoroa Settlers Hall. Equipment & pm tea provided. Please wear smooth soled shoes. Ph 027 430 4876

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Mon 9:15-10:45 Tga Senior Citizens Club 14 Norris St. Tues 9-10:30 St Mary’s Church Hall, cnr Girven & Marlin. Ph Jennifer 571 1411 or 027 206 0776 Scottish Country Dancing Katikati Scottish Country dance club, St Peters Church, Beach Rd, 1-3pm. All welcome, no partner required. Ph Douglas 0210 244 6099 Scottish Country Dancing St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd. Beginners 6:30-7:30, Social dancing at 7:30. Ph Heather 579 1556 or 021 1855 747 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 Creative Fibre Every Monday 9.30am & 2nd/4th Thursdays 7pm. Learning new skills, join our knitting, crochet, spinning, felting, dyeing & weaving group. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191 Tauranga RocknRoll Club Lessons & social dancing @ Mt Senior Citizens Club, 345 Maunganui Rd. Ph Rana 027 699 5571 or view our facebook page

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

CARDS 500 Mon & Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tues, Wed & Sat. 14 Norris St, 12:45pm. $3 incl afternoon tea. New members welcome. Tauranga Spiritual Growth Centre Join our spiritual community & grow your knowledge. 14 Norris St, 2nd Sunday of month, $5 entry, 7pm start. Ph Tim 022 306 8200

Tauranga Vision Friendship Club

For retired women & men. Meetings at Citizens Club 4th Monday 10am. Speaker, outings, activities, friendship, fellowship & fun. Ph Bryan 027 813 5426

Tuesday 15 September

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting

7:30pm St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Alpha Course 7-8:30pm, Holy Trinity, 215 Devonport Rd. Find answers to

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