The Weekend Sun - 25 September 2020

25 September 2020, Issue 1027

The big mission Inside

Girl power p5

Shofar so good p6-7

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They have faced some pretty big challenges in the army but a group of four mates now has a new mission on the radar.

They are each running 100km this weekend for a very special cause.

Tauranga man Jamie Kell hopes their time in the military will give them the mental strength needed to get through the endurance race.

“Some of the hardest things I’ve ever done have been in the army. A lot of that mental

preparation definitely came from the training I got in there.

“We’re all ex-military. We’ve done a few hard things in our time, so it definitely helps.”

Read the full story on page 4.

Photo: John Borren.

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Bring out the aunties There has been a lot of talk about Maori seats lately so we have decided to look at what this means exactly.

the Maori Electoral Roll. You either vote for the Maori ward or one of the others, but not both. And everyone votes for the Mayor of their choice.

The Weekend Sun Combined Circulation BOP TimesThe formula The number of Maori members Firstly, it’s important to note that10,162 we arecirculation 69,062 circulation of NZME

not talking about an intricately carved chair is calculated with a simple formula: NMM=MEPD÷(MEPD+GEPD)xNM. made out of totara.

The statistical gods have smiled on us We are talking about a special ward to Combined BOP Times, Katikati Advertiser at this point, because it turns out there is represent the interests of Maori. and Te Puke Times circulation is p: 07 578 0030 almost exactly 100,000 voters – or GEPD’s The Tauranga City Council doesn’t agree less than HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz – on the electoral roll in the Tauranga City on many things and it is also far from unanimous on this issue. However, enough Council area. There is 100,132 to be exact.

There is 7275 people – or MEPD’s – on councillors have decided there are too many the Maori electoral roll and 92,857 on the pakeha and not enough General Electoral Roll (GEPD’s).

Maori so they want to So, if there is one new Maori councillor change that. added to the existing 10 councillors and a Mayor, there will be 12 members on the The problem council, otherwise known as NM’s.

The upshot of all this So the formula for the number of Maori is that a new Maori ward members (you guessed it, NMM’s) is will be created, unless five 7275÷(7275+92,857)x12 or 0.87. percent of 40.3 per cent of voters (the turn-out at the last election) decide they want a referendum.

That’s about 2000 signatures on a petition, so it’s quite a possibility.

You may have noticed that some weird numbers are starting to creep into the discussion but this is democracy and you can’t have democracy without numbers.

It’s undemocratic.

You also can’t cater for the minority by asking the majority to vote on it so all the petitions in the world can just be undone by a sympathetic government.

Other referendums in other places that have made the same suggestion have had predictable results.

But that didn’t always stop them happening.

The theory

However before people start getting upset that someone is getting more votes than them, it’s important to understand that the number of Maori seats should be roughly proportional to the number of people on

The social experiment

Obviously there is no such thing as 0.87 of a person so this is rounded up or down to the nearest whole number, which, for those who passed School C, or Level 1 maths, is 1.

Of course, the council might do it completely different, and don’t even get me started on STV’s but this is the most popular and democratically sound way of achieving it. And that’s how they do it in the general elections.

Now, this whole issue of diversity around the Tauranga City Council is clearly important enough for some serious social engineering but I think with a bit of tweaking we could tame the other elephant in the room.

The alternative

Councillors and the mayor have been using naughty words in their conversations with each other. There has been much beating of chests, brow beating and generally antisocial social media.

I am totally convinced that adding another male to the mix will be like throwing petrol on a fire.

So I think that, at least to start with, all new Maori candidates should be women.

Aunties, to be specific.

Everyone on the appropriate electoral roll simply votes for their favourite auntie.

An auntie, armed with a big paddle, could then be given free license to start swinging the minute someone steps out of line.

Nothing brings an ego into line faster than an Auntie with a paddle and no-one is better at mending the bloody noses and black eyes when things get really ugly.

Aunties fix everything and rate payers will save a small fortune on catering.

I say bring on the aunties and sort out the mess. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Fact: There is just over 250,000 people on the Maori electoral roll in New Zealand.

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Going the distance Jamie Kell will run 100km in 24 hours to raise money for Waipuna Hospice. Photo: John Borren.

Before

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Long distance running isn’t normally Jamie Kell’s thing but he’s been training for the last two months by running 100km per week.

After

The 29-year-old does three 30km runs then two shorter ones but is taking it easy this week before the big day on Saturday.

The quartet is taking part in the Blue Lake 24hour Challenge near Rotorua and will run at least 19 laps of the lake.

Jamie says high intensity interval training is more his style. Before he began training 5km was his max.

“I have done long distance in the past, but I prefer the short stuff. Two of the other guys, they aren’t runners at all. They would say they hate running, so for them it’s going to be a real good push.”

The idea came from the book ‘Can’t hurt me’ by ultra-marathon runner David Goggins which inspired them to take on the mammoth task.

The decision to take on the challenge isn’t just for personal achievement the guys are also raising funds for Waipuna Hospice.

Jamie’s grandad spent his last few weeks in the hospice as did fellow runner Kael McEnteer’s dad.

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“They get to go into this amazing facility and spend their last couple of weeks there and it’s all free,” says Jamie.

“It’s one of those things you don’t really think about, it doesn’t really cross your mind until it’s one of your family members.

“We were both very moved by the level of care and compassion shown by the staff and are so grateful that this service was available at such a heavy family time.”

They are hoping to raise $4000 or $10 per km and have decided if they run 400km before 24 hours is up they’ll keep running until they reach their time goal.

Waipuna Hospice fundraising executive Ella Pollard says the support from Jamie, Kael, Cameron Hooper and Iti Takurua is amazing.

“We are so grateful for all the effort they are putting in to this incredible 24 hour challenge. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without support from people like them.

“Waipuna Hospice relies on fundraising to provide the best possible care to people in our community facing a terminal illness.”

To find out more search 400km in 24 hours for Waipuna Hospice on the Givealittle website.

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There’s just two rules in this club: You need to be a ‘girl’ with a car.

Formed just three months ago by Tauranga’s Shona Sharp, Girls and Grills NZ has already attracted nearly 400 members, from throughout New Zealand, to its Facebook page.

The group meets every month at the Mill House bar and grill in Tauriko where there’s even a special parking area set aside for members.

They enjoy coffee and morning tea together, then the Mill House picks its favourite car and gives the driver a $30 voucher.

Security sets aside a special parking area out the front, Shona says.

“Then we cruise out to where we’re going to go for lunch”.

This weekend they’re off to a surprise farm location just 20 minutes away for some serious driving fun.

“I’ve booked an onsite Coffee Wagon to come with us this weekend so the girls can buy their lunch and another coffee,” Shona says.

“He’s a great supporter of us because he’s a car enthusiast too - and a mechanic.”

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Shona herself has been keen on cars for many years and drives a hot pink and white coloured Ford Prefect.

“I’ve been to every Beach Hop, even if it was for only a day, and I go to as many car shows as I can.

“I also joined a few of the online groups with my little Ford Prefect and one of the guys suggested I start up a girls’ group since I’ve got such a passion for cars.”

There’s no membership fee to join ‘Girls and Grills’ or any fee to go on their outings.

“The only cost is your petrol to get to where we’re going. Fill the car with the girls, tell the men to babysit, and come and have some fun,” Shona says.

All we ask is for you to go online and join our Facebook group. There’ll be just two questions to answer – are you a girl, and what car do you drive?

You’re not required to own any vintage or special sort of vehicle to participate either.

“As long as it’s got a grill and four wheels you’re in,” Shona says.

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A pastor with a twist

Steve Trim playing the shofar he’s named Te Whakawhiti Nui (‘The Great Exchange’).

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Unless you’re Jewish you may not know what a shofar is, much less have owned or played one.

Papamoa man Steve Trim is the exception and can say ‘yes’ to all three.

As a matter of fact he makes them – lots of them – in his garage.

The recently retired Baptist pastor has a home workshop in which he’s made 61 of the unusual looking instruments over the last 10 years.

A traditional part of the Jewish religion the instruments are typically made from a large curved ram’s horn and used to celebrate occasions like Rosh Hashanah also known as the Jewish New Year.

Steve’s variety are predominantly made from salvaged native timber like old totara fence posts but ilable ce Ava ed n a n i F rov to App asers h c r Pu

in this kind of woodwork anything goes.

There’s even a few pieces of an old power pole in the mix, he says.

His passion for shofars grew from an initial interest in traditional Maori instruments, or taonga puoro.

“I started off by making a putatara, which is a shell instrument, after a friend gave me a suitable shell; then I moved on to making a putaea (a long straight war trumpet) out of wood.”

At some point one of his putaeas ended up with a few extra curves in it.

“It was wavy and I thought it looked quite good.

“That led me to wonder if I could make a shofar,” Steve says.

After months of experimenting he perfected a technique that enabled him to create the distinctive curved horn shape.

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Steve Trim at Papamoa Beach with three of his creations.

That’s when he created “my first good one”.

Steve then adds his own style of carving motif to each shofar and gives them a name which he inscribes into the wood in both te reo and Hebrew.

It’s a particularly apt way of acknowledging the dual sources of inspiration behind his unique creations.

Listening to him play one of his shofroth, as they’re known in the plural, is a mesmerising experience for both the eyes and ears.

Each instrument is different and capable of producing its own range of deep-toned notes, something that Steve uses to great melodic effect.

Making and playing taonga puoro (singing treasures) has experienced a resurgence around New Zealand in recent years, however Steve says as far as he knows no one else is making curved ones like the shofar.

“I’ve given most of mine away to friends or people I’ve met who’ve shown an interest in them,” he says.

A fully carved shofar can take him up to 50 hours from start to finish and involves making multiple individual 5cm sections before gluing and sanding them together into the final impressive shape.

“A lot of my original ones were made from old

totara fence posts off farms. Totara is a very good carving wood but posts are now hard to come by as people are keeping theirs,” Steve says.

“I don’t call myself a carver because there are master carvers who just do everything with a chisel and they make beautiful work.

“They do stunning work by hand whereas I cheat and use a rotary power tool similar to a piece of engraving equipment. I’m not a carver, I’m more of a decorator,” he says.

Four of the 61 shofars Steve’s created were made during the COVID-19 lockdown. Together, with a number of large putatara they make an impressive sight in the lounge of his Papamoa home.

Fortunately his hobby has the blessing and support of his wife Marijan.

The Jewish New Year, or Rosh Hashanah, is one of the holiest days in the Jewish calendar. It’s observed by prayers in synagogue and personal reflection, as well as hearing the shofar blown.

The biblical name for the holiday is Yom Teruah, which is literally ‘day of shouting or blasting’.

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Acting creates real life careers A local film and television acting school is expanding.

“We’re at capacity and have a lot of kids waiting, so we need to expand,” says Bay of Plenty Acting Studio director Tanya Horo.

“We also want to be able to provide for kids that can’t afford classes.”

Tanya has recently found a new space she is hoping to rent for the next two years, which will allow her to extend classes.

They need sponsorship to support the expansion.

“One of our actors was a main creature character Tanya Horo and Harry Oram. Photo: Daniel Hines on Star Wars. He’s a end of the term, they will have written a short film. massive talent and he’s coming to Tauranga to run “We’ll get our actors to act it for them.” a workshop for us while he waits for his next role to A sponsorship event for the school has been held start in New Zealand in a fantasy television series.” which showcased the future for Tauranga in the film Harry Oram, a new stunt acting tutor with the and television industry. school has worked with Jackie Chan as a combat “And we showed what we’re capable of with actor and ran a film festival in Hong Kong. more support.

“Harry moved here because of COVID,” says “We’re asking like-minded businesses to come on Tanya. She says there are many kids and teenagers board and sponsor us in return for advertising. that want to get involved in the film industry.

“We’re providing skills for students to grow into COVID-19 was also creating a lot of work in New Zealand and there are an “unprecedented number” of the film industry. Once they leave school, they won’t have to leave the city but can stay here and train at a film productions coming into the country.” well-recognised acting school.”

“The kids suddenly see acting as being quite viable The long term plan is to have a theatre and and their parents also see it as being a viable career, Tauranga Film Festival linked to the school. so suddenly there’s an increase in numbers.”

“We want to get the support of companies backing The school also plans to put on combat classes with us who see the value in the big picture, and who see Harry, for young actors who want to learn about people who are going to make it happen.” stunt acting.

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Certain people manage to really stand out in a crowd on a normal day let alone when they go all out for a good cause like a charity fundraiser.

Steampunk Tauranga is holding its annual Blue Do fundraiser event on Saturday, September 26 to raise money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Due to the success of the previous two years they’ve had to move this one to a bigger venue at the Tauranga Yacht Club.

Everyone attending is encouraged to dress in blue, or in a nautical theme, or if they really want to impress, in full steampunk regalia.

As long as you dress splendidly to show your support for the cause, group member Lindsey Morgan, aka ‘Lady Hannah’ says, laughing.

“We’re all about putting fun in fundraising.”

Ticket holders will be able to dance the night away to local rock cover band Shabang and food platters will be provided.

Blue Do’s support the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand and are as much about awareness as raising funds, Lady Hannah says.

“We do it for the men in our lives, the husbands, poppas, nephews, sons, uncles, colleagues and friends.

“Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Kiwi men. Two blokes die a day. We think that is two men too many.”

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so the group is encouraging last-minute ticket buyers to put their best foot forward.

It’s a ‘must do’fun evening, Lady Hannah says.

“We have friends from all over New Zealand coming to the city for our event, bringing much needed income to our local businesses.”

The Deep Blue Do is not the only thing happening this weekend that Steampunk members will be involved in.

They’ve teamed up with The Barrel Room restaurant and bar in Wharf Street to hold a ‘Light Blue Do’ starting at midday on Saturday.

That event will feature Teapot Racing – an activity that perfectly illustrates the Steampunk culture’s penchant for fun and frivolity and is always a favourite with audiences young and old.

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New space targeted by vandals It’s proving hard to dissuade skate boarders from using the concrete spaces at Te Papa o Ngā Manu Porotakataka (formerly Phoenix Car Park).

About 40 metal studs, designed to stop skateboarders, have been pulled out, resulting in damage to the concrete seating verge.

Mount Mainstreet’s cleaner Dean Wright says skateboarders have been pulling them out.

“I’ve seen them doing it during the day,” says Dean.

“They just bang them out or use pliers. Ive picked up a pair of pliers that have been left on the ground.”

As well as the studs being extracted or bashed out, the drain grates have been lifted.

“I came in two Saturdays in a row, and half of the grates were pulled out.

“People walking across in the dark – if they didn’t see, they could get very serious damage.”

He says the large grates over the drain on the road next to the bus stop have sometimes been moved too.

“They pull them out, and if you got out of the bus and didn’t look …”

As well as being the Mount Mainstreet cleaner cleaner 30 hours a week, Dean Wright. starting about 5.30am, Dean puts up the by the fella who did the Christmas decorations, 25 tags uptown two and takes a special pride months ago. It’s the same in the town and the colour paint.” shopkeepers.

Dean says council staff “I work for Mount came and cleaned up the Mainstreet and I’m graffiti. Council staff e proud of it.” also been to inspect the Skateboarding isn’t park damage with Mount actually banned at the Close-up of the damage to Mainstreet manager park. Dean says they get Te Papa o Ngā Manu Porotakataka.

Mandy Gillgren. in to use the park on a “I have been over there the Sunday afternoon as soon last few weeks with council and am so disappointed as the market has ended at 1pm, but arrive earlier, in the damage,” says Mandy. putting pressure on those at the market.

“The n w sign was tagged, the concrete has been “While the skateboarders wait, they skate up and damaged extensively from skateboards, the grills are down outside the toilets, making it very hard for moved at night time, cones are put out over there people at the market to go to the toilet, because the and the park was scribbled with chalk.” skateboards are going flying ” Mandy says community spaces should be respected The conc ete along the ground has patterned marks so everyone can use them as intended. etched into it, which Dean says was designed to “The damage to the conc ete benches could be a discourage skateboarding. real hazard especially for a young child and it just The extensi e metal stud damage around the outer makes a brand new space look tattered,” says Mandy. rim of the park has been happening over the last “I’m a skateboarder from when I was a kid and this month, but Dean says the damage to the concrete in is not a good look for our town. I skateboarded but I the inner area of the park has been going on longer. didn’t vandalise,” says Dean.

“The ’ve been ripping them out. The other day the “I’m really disappointed,” says Mandy. sign was also graffitied, not y the skateboarders but

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Terry’s cherries in full bloom

BOP population growing strongly New Zealand’s four northernmost regions accounted for almost 60 per cent of the country’s population growth between 2013 and 2019, Stats NZ says.

These regions – Bay of Plenty, Auckland, Northland and Waikato – collectively grew by 321,400, and are now home to 54 per cent of

New Zealand’s population.

Auckland region had the largest population growth, increasing by 187,300 people from 1,493,200 in 2013 to 1,680,500 in 2019.

Bay of Plenty had an average annual growth rate of 2.7 per cent, followed by Northland at 2.4 per cent and Waikato at 2.3 per cent.

Luke Lin, age 8 months, enjoys the view of the cherry blossoms from the safety of his grandmother Carol Lin’s arms.

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Greerton Village is once again bursting with pink blossoms. Regarded by many locals as the ‘Capital of Spring’ in New Zealand, the village has a colourful display of cherry blossoms along Chadwick Rd and Cameron Rd. The annual Cherry Blossom Festival, which was to be held on Saturday September 21, had to be cancelled due to COVID restrictions, but that hasn’t stopped fans of the village coming from all over Tauranga to enjoy the blossoms.

The vibrant village has been humming with activity since the return to Alert Level 2, with shoppers coming from far and wide to support their favourite cafes and retailers. And of course, the cherry blossom trees, now out in full force, are painting the village pink.

Former city councillor Terry Molloy was instrumental in the introduction of the trees to Greerton Village. Terry was born, educated and has lived in Tauranga all his life. His family have lived in the area for nearly 100 years. Past president of Tauranga Fruit Growers, Terry has also been chair of the committee that drove the Greerton Village redevelopment, with some of the now iconic cherry blossom trees – ‘Terry’s cherries’ – coming from his property in lower Pyes Pa. He also played a major

part in having the Greerton Library built.

Greerton has a rich history in Tauranga. Ngai Tamarawaho Pa Tutarawanaga, one of the first schools of learning in Tauranga was established 500 years ago on the banks of the Waimapu River in the area known as Yatton Park. Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology in Poike is now sited on the opposite bank.

In 1864 the Battle of Gate Pa (Pukehinahina), an important event in the history of New Zealand, was fought on the northern flanks of Greerton.

The racecourse reserve was gazetted in 1878, 14 years after the Battle of Gate Pa, and is Tauranga’s most significant reserve. It is now a popular green space enjoyed especially by horse riders and golfers.

The Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival’s hub called ‘Bloom in the Bay’ will be located at the racecourse from November 19-22. As the city continues to march southwards, Greerton Village has been on the crest of the wave of expansion.

A new library and community centre were built on the northern side of the Village Green in 2016.

This complements the village style shopping of the area, creating a delightful pedestrian village centre.

The heart of Greerton is the Village Green located opposite the 130 year old Greerton School, with its native trees that enhance the exotic cherry blossom trees planted in Chadwick Rd. Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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Dishing up the downside During Alert Level 1, the Restaurant Association reported that the hospitality industry was struggling to recruit skilled labour, and saw no increase in Kiwis applying for junior roles (The Weekend Sun, August 14).

The organisation, which represents cafe and restaurant owners throughout New Zealand , put worker shortages down to border closure.

It raises the question: why aren’t Kiwis keen to work in hospitality?

The answer is no mystery to almost 30 current and former hospitality workers in the BOP, who responded to The Weekend Sun for comment.

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Restaurant Association CEO Marisa Bidois says the industry is not alone when it comes to many of the issues staff face. feel like you are letting the team down. “Nothing was done about it, so I left.� “There’s no gratitude for surrendering One says hospitality businesses family time for things like Christmas supporting their staff would make or birthdays. other challenging parts of the job, “I missed 10 years of those precious like dealing with difficult customers, memories to help someone’s business more manageable. grow. I’ve been out of the industry for “Customers, like in any job, can be two years now, and my relationship good and bad, but when a company with my spouse and family has doesn’t give their employees the tools enhanced.� to do the best job they can but expect This was echoed by several other high standards, it becomes a joke. long-serving hospitality workers.

And then there’s COVID “I have been in the hospo industry After all of that, there’s COVID-19 for about 12 years, and I love the complications to add into the mix – atmosphere and the fast paced nature which saw many hospitality workers of it,� says another. lose their jobs. “What I’ve found is that most places “My hospitality job was awesome, aren’t very flexible with weekend days. because I got to work with a great “I’ve been a single parent most of my team. But after losing my job due to son’s life, and jobs turn you away if Covid, I’m having to look for work in you can’t be there both weekend days, other industries,� says Scott Jones, a or even if you can only make it every former kitchen hand. second weekend when the kids are at “It’s a shame, but it’s a pretty uncertain the other parent’s place. “You work your fingers to the bone for time to go back into the industry.�

Others say that rosters have minimal pay – it’s not very appealing.� become even more of an issue Toxic environment during COVID-19.

While some reported having great “Due to COVID, my partner’s employer says she has to work both experiences with fellow staff and their employers, six respondents say they left weekend days, even though her the industry due to workplace bullying. contract is Monday to Friday. I work “I worked in a kitchen while I was weekends already, so she looks after the studying culinary arts. They treated kids on weekends. “Even after trying to meet her me so badly and made me feel so awful that I quit the job and gave up on the employer halfway with alternatives, course,� says one. like working one weekend day, she “I loved my job, but I was bullied by was given an ultimatum to either the chef,� says another. work weekends or pretty much be ...continued

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fired. People in higher up positions don’t work all weekend, but they expect their workers to – it’s a joke.”

Times are tough but that’s no excuse for hospitality workers to be left out of the conversation, says hospitality rights organisation, Raise the Bar, founder Chloe Ann-King.

“We desperately need to hear from Kiwi hospitality workers about what it’s actually like working the industry,” says Chloe.

“It’s unsurprising that highly skilled hospo workers like myself no longer want to work in the industry.”

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Restaurant Association responds

Restaurant Association CEO Marisa Bidois says that most of their members would empathise with the issues raised by BOP hospitality workers but the concerns aren’t unique to the hospitality industry.

“It’s never nice to miss special occasions with family and most of our members will empathise with this.

“Work life balance is not a unique challenge to hospitality either – it’s a challenge in many professions and industries.

“We don’t believe that the hospitality industry is more toxic than any others. We are a workplace and we operate under the same rules that govern all workplaces.

“Whilst small businesses do not have HR departments, we hear from many of our members that colleagues often become like extended family which makes our workplaces more communal and caring than many others. This is a culture that many larger workplaces can struggle to replicate. There will of course always be exceptions as there is in any industry.”

Marisa says COVID-19 has been a time for

Local hospitality workers shed light on their experience in the industry. robust communication processes”.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough for everyone.

“I’ve heard numerous stories about business owners moving out of their homes to rent or sell them so they can continue to keep everyone on the team employed.

“We hear more stories about owners working longer hours and picking up more shifts in the business to ensure that they can remain viable.

“As an association we work very hard to ensure hospitality businesses are sustainable, healthy businesses in all senses.

“Our members are those who take their employment responsibilities seriously and we are continually thanked for the resources and training materials we put together to help our members be MacKenzie Dyer the best they can be.”

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Seasonal workers still needed The government is putting in place a range of immigration policy changes to help fill labour shortages in horticulture and wine growing.

Minister of Immigration Kris Faafoi says those sectors are among a range of industries performing critical roles

in supporting New Zealand’s Covid economic recovery and generating export earnings.

“This season we expect more Kiwis, who have lost jobs due to COVID19, will be available to work in these sectors, but it is likely there will be a shortfall of workers as these industries have often relied on migrants for their seasonal peaks.

“Therefore, people in New Zealand with expiring working holiday visas will be able to stay here to fill short-term horticulture and viticulture roles.”

The Supplementary Seasonal Employment visa will automatically be given to about 11,000 working holiday visa holders in New Zealand with visas expiring between November 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021.

These visas will allow them to work in horticulture and viticulture roles, where there are A mix of New Zealanders and immigrant workers harvest not enough Kiwis available. kiwifruit in the Bay of Plenty earlier this year.

Employers can take on these workers when there are unfilled enough people in the right locations to ensure fruit Recognised Seasonal Employer and produce is picked in time to ensure that flow-on scheme spaces with an RSE employer, or there are economic recovery benefits protect other New unfilled roles available with an accredited Zealand jobs.”

SSE employer.

The changes are for the 2020/21 season only.

Employers will also be able to take on SSE workers Faafoi says the government remains committed to for roles in regions specified on a list which the the RSE scheme.

Ministry of Social Development is still compiling.

“We know many RSE workers are stranded in New Government changes will also enable other work Zealand because of COVID-19. visa holders to apply for an SSE visa if they have a “These changes will provide certainty and options job offer from one of these employers or if the job is for these people, and we expect RSE workers will on the Ministry of Social Development list. have priority for any seasonal work that cannot be In addition, all RSE scheme workers stranded in filled by New Zealanders.

New Zealand who have been granted a more flexible “RSE workers offshore will be able to return and limited visa to be able to work part-time and do nonwork in New Zealand when it is safe to do so.

RSE work will be able to ‘re-enter’ the RSE scheme “The RSE scheme is part of our special relationship and work for an RSE employer with 30 hours per with the Pacific and is a win-win for us and our week average pay guaranteed.

Pacific neighbours. It helps ensure our horticulture “While unemployment is increasing due to the and viticulture industries are productive, and the pandemic’s disruption, a lot of this is occurring in scheme supports Pacific Island economies through urban centres away from seasonal work. remittances,” Faafoi says.

“Without these visa changes, there will not be

Does the packaging represent the politics There’s something remarkably similar about most Council election signs; they’re 50 shades of blue.

Sure, there might be the odd orange sign standing out from the crowd, like a cautionary roadworks sign, but that’s as close to red as you’ll ever see in Tauranga.

In fact, it’s been 10 years since a City Council candidate dared use a red election sign. The irony is that the current Council majority is red, in my opinion, and sits comfortably to the left/progressive side of the political spectrum.

Last year, I asked a left-leaning candidate why he was using blue

election signs.

“It’s my partner’s favourite colour,” he said with a wry smile.

It’s no secret that many Tauranga voters are blue and sit more comfortably on the right/conservative side of the political spectrum!

It goes beyond the colour of a sign; many candidates accentuate their pledge to be careful and conservative with ratepayer’s money too which is why it came as a shock to ‘blue’ voters when a double-digit

rates rise was proposed barely six months after a Council election.

If political parties were more active in Tauranga City Council elections, voters would have a clearer idea of the policies to expect when choosing a candidate.

The party vetting process would quickly weed out unsuitable candidates too.

Labour has been successful in other cities by vetting and endorsing candidates but National has no interest in competing.

That’s why centre-right candidates get trounced from Auckland to Dunedin; left leaning voters know who their candidate is but rightleaning voters must guess!

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The ‘Great Debate’ about Maori wards When Tommy Wilson decided to organise a public debate to raise funds for community support organisation Kai Aroha, he didn’t have to look far to find a suitably contentious topic, or two equally contentious speakers.

The Tauranga City Council this year agreed to establish a Maori ward for the 2022 local government elections.

The decision was welcomed by local iwi but decried by some - one of them being serving councillor Andrew Hollis, who voted against the move.

‘The Great Debate’ will see a prominent speaker for each side of the Maori-seats-in-local-government argument face-off at the Greerton RSA at 6pm on October 4.

Tale of two Andrews

Interestingly, both are called Andrew, and neither of them is Maori.

“Andrew Hollis has got some strong opinions about there not being a Maori seat on the council and he’s a councillor for the Tauranga City Council,” Tommy says.

“Andrew Judd, who was the mayor of New Plymouth, was a strong advocate for getting one [a Maori seat] on that council … and he lost his mayoralty because of it.”

opinions about anything, especially when they’re brave enough to share them,” Tommy says.

“It’s the ones who I call the ‘Ngati Whingers’, who don’t share them, who are probably more of a challenge than anyone.”

“Anyone who wants to moan about everything without coming up with a solution, or a reason for their complaint, I call them ‘Ngati Whingers’, he says.

“We can only seat 170 and I think it’ll sell out pretty much immediately because we’ve already had a lot of interest.”

New Zealand legislation allows for council decisions regarding the establishment of Maori wards to be overturned by referendum if sufficient constituents call for one.

Become better informed

It’s because of this that the issue may be far from settled in Tauranga.

“I’m hoping the people that will come are those that need to hear both sides so that if it does go to a referendum… about whether we should have Maori seats on council or not… those that don’t understand or haven’t made up their mind will be become better informed,” Tommy says.

Debate organiser Tommy Wilson “If COVID has taught us shares a moment with Tauranga anything it’s blaming people councillor Andrew Hollis gets you nowhere but supporting earlier this year and kindness gets you everywhere.

“The correct information is key isn’t it?”

Courage of their convictions

I heard Andrew Judd speak last year and he’s an amazing spokesperson on why there should be a Maori seat on councils, Tommy says.

Then I saw Andrew Hollis getting a lot of severe push-back from local Tauranga people, especially Maori, following his comments about our council’s move towards establishing a Maori ward.

“So you’ve got two great opposing views and it’s been a really hot topic. I thought let everyone make up their own mind by listening to both opinions,” Tommy says.

Andrew Judd was always going to be on board and after a couple of coffees and korero Andrew Hollis was too, Tommy says.

“I don’t have a problem with anyone having

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Proceeds go to charity Andrew Hollis says he did experience a bit of angst when approached about taking part in the event but that after talking with Tommy he could see he was a decent guy who genuinely wants to have a debate.

“It [Maori wards] has been a very heated discussion in the city and it’d be quite nice to have a discussion that lets both sides of this schism at least start talking,” he says.

Proceeds from the debate will go towards Kai Aroha which is about to start preparing up to 500 meals a day at the Greerton Hall for members of the community.

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Jackie and John Paine. Photo: John Borren.

A new initiative that revalues items seen as waste and creates a community of ‘remakers’ is being launched on Saturday.

John and Jackie Paine, co-founders of Food Rescue for Good Neighbour, are behind the Re:Maker concept and want the space to become a hub of sustainability at Our Place in Willow St. “We’re trying to create a community of remakers to revalue things that have been seen as waste, such as textiles, wood and paint,” says Jackie.

The couple also plan to run public workshops and will have people working at Re:Maker on different innovative projects.

“Sixty to sixty-five per cent of what goes into our landfill in Tauranga could be either repurposed, revalued or recycled.

“A lot of that waste is waste from building. We’re trying to engage the whole community.”

There are already six people working half of every week on different projects.

“A couple are doing woodwork projects, three doing textile projects and a couple working on cleaning and body products.”

Workshops will include a fibre artist using textiles, a fashion designer teaching mending and converting men’s business shirts into women’s blouses; and workshops on paper pulp, body butters, lip balms, candlemaking, woodworking, natural cleaning products and composting.

Jackie and John had pitched to the Tauranga City Council Draft Annual Plan for 2020/2021 around reactivating half of Our Place.

“They gave us funding for a year to contribute to operating costs, and to set up a social enterprise in 15 containers at Our Place to repurpose waste destined for landfill.

“With the food and beverage places continuing on, this makes Our Place an amazing function place because people can come down, get food and drink, do workshops, run corporate events, Christmas functions or birthday parties which can include workshops in that plan.

“It will also be an educational space around how people can revalue some of their things at home.”

Jackie says that Envirohub will also be at the opening launch on Saturday.

“They will be doing a workshop on beeswax wraps.

There’s also a container which will be about living better in your own home which Envirohub will be partnering with us on.”

Future plans include musical and theatre events using the central stage.

The launch on Saturday will include plenty of activities, with Rising Tide, food outlets and live music continuing on until 10pm.

Re:Maker will be holding workshops with the goal of being fully operational by November. The launch of Re:Maker will be Saturday September 26 from 10am – 2pm.

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They’re making mental health the number one priority

Leaders of the school’s Hauora Committee Liam Turner and Lilly Muspratt.

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Otumoetai College school leaders are breaking down barriers and opening up a conversation about mental health.

Year 13 students Lilly Muspratt and Liam Turner organised a series of events this week in an effort to start circulating more positivity across the school.

Each day the school’s Hauora committee has hosted a lunchtime activity in line with Mental Health Awareness Week – this has included sending out kindness cards, jump jam, gumboot Friday and cutting out paper hands featuring positive messages.

“With this whole pandemic thing, there is a whole lot of negativity running around.

“We want to get more positive messages out there, so students can take them on board,” says Lilly.

“Words have a lot of power and that’s why this week is so important because when people see uplifting messages they can start moving towards more positivity,” adds Liam.

He says the week is also about showing support to those who are dealing with stress, anxiety and depression.

“There are a lot of walls people place up when it comes to their own mental wellbeing – nobody wants to be thought of as weak.

“We hope this week will start breaking down the stigma so people can have open conversations about their mental health – whether that be with

their mates or family.”

Passing NCEA, getting into university, working to support their families and uncertainty about the future are just some of the pressures students in Year 13 are facing this year, says Lilly.

She says many of these problems have worsened due to lockdown.

“There is quite a bit of pressure to do well at school, then go straight to university and carry that on.

“There have been a few cases where students have left school to get a full-time job to help support their family and younger siblings.”

Both Liam and Lilly say that with this year being particularly tough, it’s more important than ever to spend time doing things that “fill you up”.

The little festival with big ideas Escape! has been reinvented as a ‘pop-up’ event after its cancellation in June and takes place in central Tauranga on October 17-18.

Tauranga Arts Festival Trust chair Kathryn Lellman says a lot of reading took place over the lockdown so the festival is celebrating the country’s vibrant independent publishing sector.

Tickets are on sale for an event that includes political journalist Tom Scott, with a new book

about Kiwi war hero Charles Upham, crime novelist Nikki Crutchley, Annette Lees and her social history of outdoor swimming, novelist Brannavan Gnanalingam, business commentator Rod Oram and award-winning science communicator Shaun Hendy.

Local guests include Tauranga GP Andrew Corin, who last year published an awardwinning collection of short stories, and Debbie McCauley,

librarian and founder of Mauao Publishing specialising in children’s books.

Kathryn says the festival team has pulled together a great programme in a short time.

Tickets are available from the Tauranga Arts Festival website or Baycourt box office.

See the full programme at: www.taurangafestival.co.nz or pick up a print copy from Baycourt, a library, Books A Plenty or selected cafes.

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Jan passionate for her city equitable economy. We’ve got to get on top of our housing issues.

“Tauranga has only got around 2.3 per cent of our housing as social housing whereas the national average is closer to 5 per cent. We need to close that gap otherwise we’re going to be stuck with homelessness in this city for a long time.”

“I want to see Tauranga working and partnering more with government.

Passionate is a word Labour list MP Jan Tinetti has been using a lot lately.

She has taken her skillset - honed on the front line as principal of Merivale School in charge of a $2million budget - into a larger national picture, applying her experience and knowledge to help support front line workers across mental health, social services and education.

“For the first year I missed the interaction I had as a school principal with the whanau and community and most of all I missed the kids.

Back to health

“What’s kept me grounded the whole way through this term is how important the work of the front line worker is. And how passionate they are, because of the big difference they’re making.

“As an MP I realised I was in a better position to be able to facilitate that front line worker’s work and have a bigger voice to make a bigger difference from what I was able to make at Merivale.”

It’s only been 10 months since she had an operation for breast cancer and fought her way back to good health.

“I came to the point of being so passionate about what I was doing and was determined to get well and get back to it as quickly as I could as well.

“While it was a low it taught me not to take my health or any day for granted, to make each day a big day, and be the best I could be.”

She’s enjoyed working with the Minister of

Jan Tinetti.

Education and is passionate about a quality public education system starting from birth right through to adulthood.

“I have learned so much from him. He is an exceptional person.”

She’s also passionate for Tauranga and would like to step more into the business space as well as the education and social sector space she has previously participated in.

Housing is a priority

“Because of our horticulture and focus on innovative technology, we’re well placed to lead the way out of this pandemic.

“At the same time, I’d like to see us growing an

Overflowing with netball talent More than 30 Tauranga netballers have been selected into performance squads for the region in under 18 and 16 competitions.

The 2020/2021 Wintec Netball Waikato Bay of Plenty Zone Performance teams have been named and 20 girls from the Western Bay have been chosen for the under 16 team and 13 for the under 18.

The players have been chosen after extensive scouting across the zone at

Wintec Talent ID Roadshows, Centre Netball leagues and localised tournaments.

The players are invited to two training days which will include specialist coaching, strength and conditioning, sports science education and match play experience.

Participants then get the opportunity to be selected into the Wintec NWBOP U16 and U18 Zone teams for further ongoing development.

“We’re already starting to have strong partnerships and networks forming. As well as working on our economy and driving that innovation I want to also see us becoming way more equitable so more people are having a fair share of what we’re achieving as a city.

“I absolutely love Tauranga and will do anything to help move this city forward.

I’m 100 per cent wanting to see this place be as incredible as I know it is.”

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Taking the sting out of summer Spring has arrived and the warmer days means it’s swarm time for bee colonies.

Chris Mitchell from Seaside Bees in Papamoa says between now and Christmas the emergence of new, virgin queen bees in existing hives will see some colonies split with one queen and a large group of workers flying off to establish a new colony.

Swarming is a natural method of hive propagation that occurs primarily in response to crowding within the original colony.

The departing swarm may travel a relatively short distance initially, before ‘parking up’ somewhere temporarily while scout bees look for a suitable permanent location to build a new hive.

It’s at this ‘holding’ point you

might discover a swarm of bees hanging off a tree in your backyard.

If captured at this early stage of migration wild swarms can be successfully re-homed into a purpose-built standard beehive box for a long, happy career in beekeeper-managed honey production.

Swarms left to fend for themselves don’t always have such a happy ending.

Parasites like the varroa mite can wipe out a hive in the wild within 18 months, Chris says.

If you discover a swarm of bees and you’d like it removed, contact the BOP Beekeeper Group via their website: www.bopbkg.swarm@gmail.com.

They will arrange one of their volunteer collectors to rescue it and give it a hive.

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An unusually large swarm of bees. They more often range from the size of a softball to a basketball.

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Making sure your building is safe from asbestos Getting buildings tested for asbestos is now mandatory as part of the building compliance process.

If you are a landlord or a building owner– both residential and commercial – you are required to prove that you’ve had your buildings tested for asbestos or face a potential fine of up to $50,000.

Asbestos surveying generally applies to buildings built before the 2000s, but if you’re doing renovations or alterations on any building, you’re required to survey for asbestos for the safety of those working on your building.

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Building owners have been and are held responsible for the heath and safety of their tenants and any tradespeople working on the building.

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Covid sees lifestyle property sales increase to record high The number of lifestyle properties sold across the country was the highest ever for the month of July as people look to reassess their living situation as a result of Covid-19 according to data from the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand.

In July, there were 849 lifestyle properties sold compared to 594 in July last year - a 42.9 per cent uplift. This was also an uplift on June’s sales volumes where 643 lifestyle properties were sold.

"For a while now we’ve been hearing stories of people purchasing lifestyle properties as a result of Covid-19 and now we’ve seen this translate in the data,” says REINZ chief executive Bindi Norwell.

"Over the last few months sales of lifestyle properties have been increasing, and last month saw the highest number of lifestyle properties sold in a July month ever.

"As soon as the country went into lockdown agents started receiving calls from people wanting more space and lifestyle options given people were spending more time at home.

“Now that technology makes working from home so viable, Covid has been a strong catalyst for many people to make the leap they’ve been talking about

for years.”

Breaking the data down around the country, the increasing interest in lifestyle properties is a trend that has been seen in every region, bar Marlborough (which saw sales volumes flat) and Nelson.

"Every region that saw an annual increase in sales volumes of lifestyle properties during July saw double digit increases which is an incredible result,” says Bindi.

"In fact, interest levels in lifestyle properties were so high in the Manawatu/Wanganui region that it was the highest number of lifestyle properties ever sold in Manawatu/ Wanganui in a single month since records began. Additionally, sales volumes on the West Coast saw triple figure increases, with the number of lifestyle properties was up by 157.1 per cent when compared to July last year.”

In addition to significant increases in sales volumes, July also saw a significant increase in the median price per hectare of lifestyle properties.

Across the country, the median price of lifestyle blocks increased by 4.1 per cent to $750,000 compared to $720,577 in July last year, and up marginally from June’s median price of $745,000.

Regions with the biggest increase in median price

included the Bay of Plenty: up 44.6 per cent from $650,000 in July last year to $940,000.

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First-time renters’guide The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand has announced the launch of a new guide for first-time renters to try and help reduce the number of cases that end up in the Tenancy Tribunal for issues that could be resolved earlier.

"Renting can be a confusing and daunting process and this guide is written in plain English to help try and outline some of the key questions people have before they sign an agreement, during their tenancy and when they want to leave their rental property,” says REINZ chief executive Bindi Norwell.

"For example, one of the biggest areas of confusion is around cleaning when you leave your rental property.” The rules are very clear - the property does not need to be professionally cleaned but needs to be left in a reasonably clean condition.

“But time and time again, there are disputes around cleaning. This means paying attention to areas such as the kitchens, oven, bathrooms, skirtings/ windowsills and if the lawns/grounds are part of your

responsibility, these should be mowed and tidy.”

The guide covers key areas such as the level of bond a landlord or property manager can ask for, the Healthy Homes Standards, insurance, notice to inspect and how many weeks rent can be asked for in advance. It also covers issues such as concerns around maintenance and repairs and retaliatory notices.

"One thing we hear time and time again is that tenants don’t report issues with the property to their landlord or property manager in a timely manner.

“The guide points out that tenants have a legal responsibility to report any repairs or maintenance required to the property to the landlord or property manager in order to prevent further damage.

"The guide also makes it extremely clear that the landlord or property manager has a responsibility to present the home in a reasonable condition and to fix the issues in a timely manner and that they can’t give you notice to vacate a property in relation to raising a maintenance issue.”

The guide is available to download free of charge from: www.blog.reinz.co.nz/blog

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Turn your dream home into a reality Building or renovating a house is supposed to be an exciting and rewarding experience, however your dream home can quickly become a nightmare if you are not well-prepared.

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The story of a sultan and a queen I often come across stories I'd like to share that have no musical component.

That's why this column is called ‘Music Plus’; a certain amount of tangential leeway is allowed. Movies, books, art, they all have a vague connection to music, especially if I shoehorn one in.

But just occasionally there's a story that doesn't really fit in any way but still piques the interest of my intensely unfocused brain. The sort of thing that might provide an obscure answer on The Chase but is essentially irrelevant in every other way.

I'd finally abandoned any thoughts of passing this particular tidbit on because of the complete lack of any musical or even artistic connection. But then I found one. And quite a good one if do say so myself.

So, with that in mind, I'd like to tell you about the last sultan of Zanzibar. I was drawn to this story by nothing more than those two words: ‘sultan’ and ‘Zanzibar’. There is something inescapably exotic about both of them, an almost mythic resonance. Zanzibar is a name that conjures images of adventure. Like Timbuktu. Or Constantinople.

Perhaps it is just my unreconditioned colonial mindset but these names speak to me. Much as some romanticise Machu Picchu or Niagara Falls or Antarctica, so for me the thought of Zanzibar creates images of treasure, excitement and romantic derring-do.

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Mind you, it was only images. I knew nothing about Zanzibar. I didn't even realise it is in fact an island. A small island off the coast of Tanzania in Africa to be precise.

However, for the past 56 years Jamshid bin Abdullah al-Said, the last sultan of Zanzibar, has been living in Southsea, a suburb of Portsmouth on the south coast of England, enjoying the pleasures of unpredictable British weather, shingle beaches and a Victorian pier. Listing local attractions Google notes that “there are plenty of pubs, tea rooms and curry houses”.

But now the sultan, at the stately age of 91, has gone home. Well not home exactly. Abdullah al-Said is distantly related to the present sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, so he's gone there. It must have been a long strange half decade...

He became sultan of Zanzibar, a British colony, after the death of his father in July 1963. Just five months later the islands were granted

independence from Britain. One month later the sultan was deposed and a republic was proclaimed.

The palace was seized by rebels and the sultan escaped on the royal yacht, eventually flying to Britain with an entourage of 61 relatives, friends and household staff.

But, sadly, no money. So in May 1964, the British government paid the sultan NZ$200,000, which allowed him to settle in a semi-detached house on a quiet street in Southsea, Hampshire.

After that revolution thousands of Zanzibar citizens relocated to Oman, including the former sultan’s seven children and two of his siblings. Abdullah, still banned from returning to Zanzibar, is at least now with his immediate family.

The connection

You must by now be wondering about that musical connection I mentioned.

Well here it is...

Amongst the many who fled Zanzibar in 1964 was the family of Farrokh Bulsara, who was born in Stone Town, the historic quarter of Zanzibar’s capital. They moved to the UK Farrokh Bulsara was born in 1946 to parents Bomi Bulsara and Jer Bulsara.

Farrokh means lucky and fortunate. The family belonged to the Zoroastrian religion, one of the world’s oldest religions and Farrokh first started singing in the town's Zoroastrian Temple when he was a child.

At the age of 5, in 1951, he started school at St. Joseph’s Convent Missionary School and learned to play piano. He stayed in Zanzibar until the age of 8, after which he was sent to St. Peters School in Panchgani, India.

It was at St. Peters he started calling himself Freddie Bulsara and started his first band called The Hectics.

You can discover all this yourself if you visit Zanzibar, for it is now the site of a museum in the young man's honour, the world's first Freddie Mercury Museum. A queen and a sultan - I wonder if they ever met?

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Open days for recycled metal art

Tree of Life. who would otherwise struggle,” says Art of Outdoors’ Sam Steel.

Art of Outdoors is holding open days from 10am – 3pm on Saturday, September 26 and 11am – 3pm on Sunday, September 27 at 208 Joyce Road, Pyes Pa.

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For those keen to acquire superb garden art created from recycled scrap metal, this weekend provides a unique early spring opportunity to browse an array of charming pieces at leisure.

Art of Outdoors in Pyes Pa will be displaying inspiring handmade metal sculptures made from second hand car and machinery parts, horse shoes, bolts and drill bits. Free-standing eagle sculptures, New Zealand ferns over two metres high, rearing horses and flowers will delight garden enthusiasts, as well as the elegant metal toetoe grass, lilies, spiders, herons all on display.

The limited edition tree of life sculptures are made within bicycle rims. “Purchasing a recycled piece also supports a South African artist, keeping someone employed

The People’s Choice Award which was won by O Natalya Doudell last year was very popular and will S FA RT I S T O S be held again. This gives visitors to the exhibition the FA T RT I S The Society is the largest group of vibrant artists opportunity to vote for their favourite painting.

O S FA T RT I S in the Bay and comprises some 200 members who For the first time, there will be a Tiny Art section NGA SOC participate in a wide range of art genres and where artists can enter up to three miniature RA mediums and produce an astounding variety of artworks, no larger than 22.5cm squared. It’s a bit NGA SOC RA original artwork. of fun and these artworks have a price cap of $150 Following on from the very so makes for a special economical O successful Original Art Expo original artwork for art hunters.

S FA RT I S T O in October 2019, the Society Another new aspect to the S FA T RT I S is hosting its most prestigious exhibition is going to be live art.

Thursday 1st - Sunday 4th October 2020 exhibition of the year including There will be artists working on Tauranga Boys College Gymnasium - Cnr 14th Ave and Devonport Rd the Trustpower Supreme Award artwork live at the exhibition so at the Tauranga Boys’ College visitors can see art in action.

NEW Tiny Art category gymnasium - corner 14th Ave and Tauranga Floral Art Group Thursday 1st October 9.30am - 5.00pm Thursday 1st - Sunday 4th9.30am October Friday 2nd Octoberl - 5.00pm 2020 and Drawing NEW Painting Devonport Road Tauranga from will be displaying their talents, Saturay 3rd October 9.30 am - 5.00pm demonstrations each day Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, complementing the artworks.

Thursday 1st - SundaySunday 4th 4th October 2020 Tauranga Boys College Gymnasium 14thOctober Ave9.30am and- 4.00pm Devonport Rd People’s Choice Award - Cnr October 4.

Tauranga Boys’ College art All artwork may be purchased Come and vote for your Doors open at 9.30am and departmentTauranga will be displaying cash/eftpos/cheque available2020 Boys College Gymnasium - Cnr 14th and4th Devonport Rd Thursday 1st -Ave Sunday October favourite painting close at 5pm Thursday, Friday some students’ work.

NEW Tiny Art category Thursday 1st - Sunday 4th October 2020 Thursday 1st October - 5.00pmRd Boys College Gymnasium - Cnr 14th Ave 9.30am and Devonport and Saturday.

The Society offers members Tiny Art Tauranga category NEW Friday 2nd Octoberl 9.30am - 5.00pmRd Painting and Drawing NEW Tauranga Boys College The exhibition will be open on daily opportunities to be involved Gymnasium - Cnr 14th Ave and Devonport 9.30am - 5.00pm Art Thursday category 1st October NEW Tinyeach Saturay 3rd October 9.30 am - 5.00pm demonstrations day Sunday from 9.30am-4pm. in workshops, open sessions, Thursday 1st9.30am October -9.30am - 5.00pm Friday 2nd Octoberl 5.00pm NEW Painting and Drawing Tiny Artand category NEWPainting Friday 2nd Octoberl 9.30am 5.00pm 4th October 9.30am 4.00pm Drawing Sunday More than 300 paintings will be NEW tutorials and camaraderie, at their BETHLEHEM 1st9.30 October - 5.00pm Saturay 3rd Thursday October am9.30am -9.30 5.00pm demonstrations each dayAward Choice Saturay 3rd October9.30am - 5.00pm each day All Friday 2nd Octoberl - 5.00pm on display and for sale and entry Painting and Drawing base art room in Elizabeth Street People’s artwork may be am purchased NEWdemonstrations Sunday 4th October 9.30am 4.00pm Sunday 4th October 9.30am 4.00pm Come and vote for your Saturay 3rd October 9.30 am - 5.00pm demonstrations each day is by gold coin donation.

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Sat 03 Oct 1pm & 7:30pm

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Friday 25 September 2020

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Chelsea Marriner with wonder dogs Chrome, Sprint, Dirt and Rip.

A musical feast Despair and hope, pestilence and disease, release and escape in the face of impossible odds.

No, this is not the plot for ‘COVID-19: The Musical’.

It is a much more ancient drama - the story for one of the greatest choral masterpieces ever written: George Frederic Handel’s ‘Israel in Egypt’ which became one of the two most popular Handel oratorios - the other, of course, was ‘Messiah’.

Join the Scholars Baroque Aotearoa chamber choir and Opus Orchestra in an exquisite musical feast celebrating deliverance on Saturday, October 10.

Be at St Mary Immaculate Church in Tauranga in good time to enjoy the pre-concert Chat at 7pm.

Tickets: $35 adult, $30 senior, $5 child/student (ID).

For more information, search ‘Scholars Baroque’ on Ticketek.

The Weekend Sun has one double pass to ‘Israel in Egypt’ on October 10 for one lucky winner who can name Handel’s two most popular oratorios.

Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section.

Entries must be received by Tuesday, September 29.

HANDEL

Sat 10 October $15 cover charge • A la carte meals available from 5.30pm

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Chips ahoy in Bethlehem shopping centre Bethlehem Town Centre is full to bursting with fantastic fashion, superb shopping and fabulous food, and is now the home to LJ’s Fish and Chips.

The latest addition to the Bethlehem Town Centre community can be found right next door to Kmart and is the only LJ’s Fish and Chips in the Bay of Plenty.

Owner Ashika Pratap is in-store every day serving up delicious food and smiles, and is excited about her first venture into the food industry.

LJ’s has managed to launch in Bethlehem despite the difficulties of navigating the ever-changing COVID-19 alert levels, social distancing and limits to the amount of customers allowed in store at one time.

LJ’s is world-famous in New Zealand for its lemon pepper chips – a crowd hit and a local favourite.

Dedicated to providing customers with the best quality seafood, cooked just the way you like it, LJ’s Fish and Chips is a fantastic, fishy dine-in or takeaway option.

LJ’s Fish and Chips Bethlehem is open from 11am-9pm, seven days a week, to satisfy your seafood cravings.

Bethlehem Town Centre is now running a ‘Spring Buds’ promo – spot an item in-store that you’d like to gift a friend or a family member at any Bethlehem Town Centre store between September 28 – October 11, snap a picture and upload it to the Bethlehem Town Centre Facebook page for the chance to win the item for your mate, and a $50 Bethlehem voucher for you, too.

To keep up-to-date, visit: www.facebook.com/shopbethlehem

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FOR ALL PET AND ANIMAL LOVERS

Ashika Pratap, ready to serve fish, chips, burgers and smiles.

The Weekend Sun has five family passes to the Bay of Plenty Pet and Animal Expo for five lucky readers who can tell us what times the Dancing Dogs Troupe will be performing each day.

Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, September 29.

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10am 3.10pm 10.15am 12.30pm 7.10pm

• The Incredible “Dancing Dogs Troupe” performing live • Show only Specials • FREE Samples

DAILY ENTRY PRICES: (Door Sales, or pre-purchase online via our website) Adult: $10.00 Senior: $8.00 Child (5-16 years): $5.00 Family Pass (2 Adults/2 Children): $26.00 Under 5 Years: FREE Free Parking

- VISITING PUBLIC PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR OWN PETS

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• Healthy Choices for your pet

FRI 25 SEPT 11am 1.15pm 3.30pm 8pm

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• Educating and Promoting responsible ownership of pets!

• Animal Clubs, Charities, Rescues and Breeders: Find the best pet for you!

All things pets are on display and ready to play The Bay of Plenty Pet and Animal Expo is returning to the Bay after a little delay on the weekend of October 3-4 at Trustpower Arena Baypark, Mount Maunganui.

The expo provides pet lovers with access to the latest and best products, services and advice for their pets, all under one roof.

There is plenty to keep even the fussiest pet lover satisfied, from best in healthy pet food, show-only specials and free samples.

This expo is a celebration of pets and animals and the positive role they play in society. Special features, attractions, entertainment, and demonstrations will amaze and delight.

See the incredible Dancing Dogs Troupe in the entertainment arena at 11am and 2pm each day.

Take the whole family, there is something to entertain every member of the family.

Doors open at 10am on each of the show days.

And while it is a pet show, please leave your own pets at home.

For more information, visit: www.petanimalexpo.co.nz

• Latest Pet Products & Services.

Pet Food, Toys, Accessories and more...

www.petanimalexpo.co.nz

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Saturday 26 September A Course In Miracles

Are you stuck in past grievances & resentments? Get over it! Free internet forgiveness workshop that transforms your thinking from fear to Love. https:// jenniferhadley.com/how-get-over-it Txt 0210 274 2502

Art In The Park

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

Association Croquet

At Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St, beside Blake Park.

Mon, Wed, Sat. 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232

Bay Artisans Market

10am-2pm Papamoa Community Centre. Handmade arts & crafts by local artists.

Bay Kustom Cruisers

Sat 24th Oct Custom Van Show 11am3pm & 40th Anniversary reunion 1pm4pm at Club Mt Maunganui, Kawaka St. Ph Trev 07 304 8327

Bay Singles Social 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

Gate Pa Junior Tennis

Ave. 7:30pm $7 incl supper, raffle & warm welcome. Ph Lucy 07 218 1318

Club days, Thurs 4:30-6pm for intermediate/college ages.

Sat 9am for 5-8 years, 10am for 9-12 years. Ph Graeme 0274 520 600

Tauranga Synchronised Swimming Club

Greerton Hall Market

Last Saturday of month. 8am-12pm.

Stalls inside/outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments available.

Ph/txt for site. Tricia 07 543 1487 or 027 908 2952, www.facebook.com/ greertonhallmarket

Jigsaw Library

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

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

Katikati Lions Garage Sale

8-11am Containers behind Caltex service station, Main Rd. Lounge Suites, beds, furniture, electrical/household goods & much more. Ph Trevor 027 488 1238

LOL Laughter Wellness

Yay, we’re back! Come & laugh away the Covid blues with us. Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair. 11-11:45am.

Koha. Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com.

No experience required.

Marmalade Skies Concert

Surf rock. Good vibes & groovy beats from a young talented band. 17th Oct 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz.

Ph 07 571 3232

Mount Country Music

People taller than 178cm who live in BOP please join our new social club & Facebook group.

Ph 0210 226 2619

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

Car Boot Sale

Greerton Village School, 151 Greerton Rd. Setup 7am onwards. Single site $5, double $10. Ph Shirley 577 1116

Chair Up Upholstery Workshop

Learn upholstery for beginners? Cover a footstool/chair, from $145 depending on project.

Today 10am-4:30pm or 17th Oct, The Artery, Historic Village. Book@ www.theincubator.co.nz.

Ph 07 571 3232

Classic Motorcycle Coffee Meet

Talk classic motorbikes, rides & support. Bring your bike out for the trip.

10-11am at Four14 Espresso, 414 Pyes Pa Rd. Don 027 241 3595

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

Freaky Meat Concert

Beat poet Hollands narratives of life, travels, experiences & people over atmospheric soundscapes. 3rd Oct 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz

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

Omokoroa Bowling Club

Sat & Tues 12:30-4pm, 30 Hamurana Rd, $5. Beginners & visitors welcome.

Ph 021 255 6415

Our Little Mermaid

Friendly club based at Baywave. Beginners train Sat mornings. First lesson free.

Ph Jo 027 543 1697, facebook.com/ taurangasynchroNZ, www.taurangasynchro.co.nz

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). Txt Geshe Jamyang on 022 657 8083 if attending.

7-8pm at 25 Junction Rd, Te Puna.

Village Radio Museum

Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band.

Radio Museum open from 10am.

Request line 571 3710

Welcome Bay Worship

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

Sunday 27 September Archery At Graham Park

Interested in Archery as a sport? Check out our website & Facebook for courses, range times & how to join our club.

Bible Seminar

1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: Faith that God is looking for in people. 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

Cold Wax Painting Workshop

Cool way to paint. Use wax with photography, mixed media. $79, 4th Oct or 1st Nov. 9am-12pm The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

Enjoy Travel

With dancers aged 1-17, this is a dance school production like no other! Today 1pm & 5pm at Baycourt, also on Sunday at 1pm. Go to www.baycourt.co.nz for ticket info.

Safe travel & home-hosting NZ & worldwide. Melbourne, Noumea 2021.

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

Papamoa Radio Control Yachts

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

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

Papamoa Tennis Club

We play Sat 2-4 pm, Tue 9-11am, Wed 4-6pm, Fri 9-11am. Play tennis with us.

All welcome.

Tauranga Farmers Market

7:45am-12 at Tauranga Primary School. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the producers, fresh regional produce & artisan foods.

Tauranga Scottish Soc Sequence

Dance, Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Golf Croquet

At Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. beside Blake Park. Tue, Thur, Sun. 9:15am for 9:30 start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Nev 07 575 5121

Healing Optimal EFT

Learn how to heal your beliefs, mind & body using the Unseen Therapist within you. Free e-booklet describes this proven process. https://www.emofree.com/ unseen-therapist Txt 0210 274 2502

Mah Jong Te Puke

Alcoholics Anonymous

Sun & Thurs 12:45-4pm, Lyceum Rooms, 8 Palmer Ct. All players welcome. Beginners session available.

Ph 027 430 6383

Open Meeting 10am. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Maketu Market

Service Org, meets 2nd Tues every month to organise service projects.

Matua Bowling Club 5:45 for 6pm dinner. Ph Pam 027 253 7562

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

Ph Carolyn 027 251 0388 or Maureen 021 267 1685

Ninja Knits Knitting Group

Social knitting group, beginners welcome, sometimes we yarnbomb. 1st Sunday of month, 9:30am-12pm, The Incubator, Historic Village. info@www. theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

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 Country Music Club

Come along to Gordon Spratt Reserve & join our monthly music afternoon.

Great music plus supper. 1pm. Ph Mike 027 459 7505

Altrusa Tauranga

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

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

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

Horizons After Suicide Support

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. 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

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

6-7:30pm, Grief Support Services, 147 Chadwick Rd, Greerton. A safe place to share, support & heal. Ph Amy 578 4480

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

Pickleball At The Mount

Fun game for all ages! Mon & Wed Baypark Arena, 10am-12pm or Mt Sports Centre 9:45am-12pm. Equipment supplied. Ph to confirm venue, Viv 021 162 3342

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

Struggling With Debt?

Understanding cyclic existence or samsara. 10-11:30am followed by refreshments. 25 Junction Rd, Te Puna.

Everyone welcome! More info on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ tashichoepel.ling

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

Monday 28 September

Beginner Classes. TePuke Memorial Hall Mon 5:30pm, Tue & Thur 9.30am.

Greerton Hall Wed 9:30am. Te Puna Memorial Hall Thur 9:30am. David 027 222 2824

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

Taichi Internal Arts NZ

Tauranga Bird Club

Second Monday of every month join us

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We had an excellent day’s ÿ shing, predominately tarakihi, and a few snapper, with all bar the unwell doing very well.

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at Matua Hall, 7:30pm for informative presentations, sales table, conviviality, bird talk & a delicious supper.

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

Te Puke/Papamoa Floral Art

1pm Te Puke Methodist Hall, Oroua St. Come join us for demo/workshop.

All welcome. Ph Sylvia 07 544 4718

Upholstery Project

Got a project? Need tools? Fun night for skilled up people. $55 tool hire, 5th Oct, 2nd Nov. 5:30pm-8:30pm, The Artery, Historic Village. book @ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

Tuesday 29 September Afternoon Cards 500

Mt Seniors Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd 12:30pm, Tues & Thurs. New members & beginners wanted. All welcome. Afternoon tea. Ph Jill 020 4064 8146

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 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

Fundamentals Of Painting Course

NZ Shareholders’ Association Meeting

BoP Branch meeting, upstairs restaurant Tauranga Citz Club 170 13th Ave. 5:30-7pm. Speaker is Michael Franks, Seeka Ltd CEO

Otumoetai Walking Group

Meet at 9am at Kulim Park.

Ph Danny 576 6480

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

Sorry, no scrabble at Citz Club until back at Level 1. Ph 578 3606

South City Indoor Bowls

No indoor bowls until 23 Feb 2021.

Strength & Balance Class

Fun & energetic class to music for active retirees.

Aimed at over 65s, falls prevention focus. 11am Welcome Bay Hall. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Club meets Tuesday 9:30am & Thursday 7:30pm, cnr Mirrielees & Cross Rds, Sulphur Pt. Ph Mike 021 939 233

U3A Tauranga, Beachside

Public invite to General Meeting Tues 6th Oct 11am Papamoa Recreation Ctr, Alice Way. Guest Speaker: Prof Chris Battershill, BOP Coastal Science.

Details: u3atauranga@kiwi.nz

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

Mt Seniors Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd 12:45pm Wed & Fri. Members wanted, beginners welcome, afternoon tea, entry $3. All welcome. Ph Nancy 575 4650

Keep On Your Feet

Alcoholics Anonymous

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.

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

Age Concern Walking Group Meet at 10am Kulim Ave

Open meeting at 10am every 1st/3rd Wed each month. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. All welcome. 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

Cards

Cribbage 12:45 at RSA Greerton.

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

Fernland Spa Water Exercise

Gentle exercise in warm mineral water. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from illness

Serenata Singers

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

Come along & enjoy some playtime at the Te Puke Toy Library & a coffee on us.

10-12. Gold coin donation.

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm

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

Mount RSA Women’s Section

Social Day & AGM 1:30pm.

Entertainer, Woody Dean. If transport is required, please phone office before Wednesday. Ladies come along & enjoy

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

Trust

Vintage, retro & preloved upmarket clothing & accessories.

Historic Village 10am-1pm. Cash only. Proceeds to Turning Point

Chess Tauranga

Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5pm-7pm, casual & standard length games. Standard chess rules.

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

Healing Rooms

Love singing? Join our friendly group.

10-11:30am. Methodist Church Hall, 2 Oroua St,Te Puke. Ph Anne 572 3130 Enjoy dancing with a friendly group.

Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave. Tuition/ revision 7pm, then all dancers to 9:30pm. $3 incl supper. Ph Dawn 579 3040

Friday 2 October

Community Playgroup

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

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

Kingsley Spargo Concert

Improvised contemporary music includes narratives of yearning & the geometry of life. 9th Oct 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open Meeting 10am.

Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Print Club

Artist Feedback Sessions

Casual group discussing pricing, exhibiting, materials, selling, critiques of artwork. 2nd Friday of every month, 10am-12pm $5 The Jam Factory, Historic Village. info@www.theincubator.co.nz Ph 571 3232

Bowls Tauranga South

Club days Fri & Wed afternoon at Tutchen St. Beginners & visitors welcome.

Free coaching, loan bowls. Flat shoes only.

Ph 578 6213

Casual printers meeting to use the press, share ideas, techniques & suppliers. 1st Friday of month, 1-3pm. $5 The Artery, Historic Village. info@www.theincubator. co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

St Georges Art Show

St Georges Gate Pa with Awhina House, 9th Oct Gala night 7-9:30pm $25 & Sat 10th 10am-3pm Koha Tickets admin.gatepa@ waiapu.com or Eventfinda

Social Beginner Dance Class

Ballroom, Latin & Rock n Roll.

7pm, Maungatapu School Hall, 164 Maungatapu Rd. Ph Sonia 027 322 1786

Steady As You Go

Exercises at St Johns Church Hall, Bureta 2-3pm. Improve balance & overall wellbeing. Ph Alison 07 576 4536

Table Tennis Tauranga

Senior social mixed doubles, Memorial Hall QEYC, Wed 12:453pm. Club nights 7-9 Wed & Thurs. New players welcome. tabletennistauranga.com

JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) Sat 26th Gunn & Dusty’d 7:30pm – 10:30pm Sun 27th Blaze 3pm – 6pm

Sun 27th Woody Dean 4:30pm – 7:30pm

MT RSA Fri 25th Back Porch 7pm – 10:30pm Sat 26th Karaoke 7pm – 10:30pm Sun 27th Country Music 1pm – 3:30pm

THE BARREL ROOM Sat 26th The Light Blue Do. Prostate Cancer Society fundraiser. 1pm – 5pm

THE PHOENIX Sun 27th Josh Pow 3pm – 6pm

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Tennis Night Gate Pa

6-8pm. Games to your level, beginners to experts. Light meal available. Bar open. Details on Facebook Gate Pa Tennis Club

Wednesday 30 September Thursday 1 October Afternoon Indoor Bowls

4 weeks inspiring course for all skill levels. Oil or acrylic, professional tutor.

Starts 13th Oct 9:30-12, $260. The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz

Retro & Mod Sale

or injury. Great for strength, coordination, balance. Jennifer 571 1411

Bay City Rockers

Social Rock’nRoll dancing, free lessons, plus other popular dances.

Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry incls supper.

Ph Gavin 027 643 6222

Flexercise with Fitness League

Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility.

For all ages & abilities. Baptist Church hall, 13th Ave. Pam 021 117 7170

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

Fundamentals Of Painting Workshop

4 weeks inspiring course for all skill levels. Oil or acrylic, professional tutor.

Starts 15th Oct 1-3:30pm, $260. The Artery, Historic Village. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Let’s Play Petanque

11am, Club Mt Maunganui. Boules & tuition available. Text 022 309 9143

Mt Maunganui Underwater Club

Club night 7:30pm, upstairs Mount Ocean Sports Club, Salisbury Wharf. Monthly guest speaker

Horoscopes ARIES: This week the thrifty Aries may do an about turn, finding it delightful to enjoy new extravagances. Happily, you are blessed by modest financial good fortune. A new acquaintance should develop into a faithful friend.

LIBRA: Restraint and a more conservative approach could help resolve a recent financial difficulty.

Nip any work or family problems in the bud - it can get out of hand very quickly.

TAURUS: A partnership dispute could intensify before easing up.

Compromise is the key, but don’t give in more than 60 per cent! A phone call or email from overseas may offer a pleasant surprise.

SCORPIO: A difference of opinion could lead to a health debate with a family member or neighbour. Dropins arrive at your door through the weekend. Your writing talents could lead to profits.

GEMINI: Creativity is accented not only in artistic pursuits but in your career environment. A social gathering could introduce you to a VIP. Home improvements are favourably spotlighted.

SAGITTARIUS: The accent is on continuity. Focus on present tasks rather than starting all new ones.

Strained relationships become sweeter when you take the initiative.

Career conflicts end amicably.

CANCER: Home improvements are positively accented, but stay within your budget. The time is favourable for taking on additional work. A Taurus or Leo may enter the friendship picture now.

CAPRICORN: Romance will thrive through the week. There may be some interesting developments in your work situation. Diplomacy is your present strong point, winning you plaudits in professional and volunteer organizations.

LEO: You could advance in a professional organization, but don’t be afraid to be a little aggressive. Rapport with an older person deepens.

Accounting chores require prompt attention.

AQUARIUS: Romantic relationships become less intense and more relaxed.

Aiming high helps you realize goals a little ahead of schedule. A brand new career opportunity may open up in the near future.

VIRGO: Your vitality peaks and you are able to tackle any chore, no matter how intimidating. One thing you cannot handle is a showdown with a loved one. Weekend bargain hunting could bring good returns.

PISCES: The accent is on simplification.

Don’t try to complicate everything at home or the work place. Travel planning and educational pursuits are highlighted on the weekend.

Your birthday You are energetic, passionate, suspicious, mysterious and fair minded. Quite simply, you this week are one of the most complex characters around. The spotlight is on financial expansion.

Your energy proves a great help, but your suspicious nature may be a liability.

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We are New Zealanders Shining a light

My family has proudly called New Zealand home for almost 200 years.

Like most other settlers they bought the land, broke it in and built the fantastic country we see today.

This is the country we fought for - the home of 200 ethnic groups who chose ‘New Zealand’ to live.

New Zealanders are admired throughout the world as pioneers in science, scholarship, top sporting athletes in all fields, leading primary producers, and is a tourist mecca.

Who would want to abandon this recognition?

Or even add another name to it?

We have fought for justice in all war zones in the world.

The biggest injustice is now occurring here when some separatist minority who

also immigrated here is forcing a name change to Aotearoa – a name unrecognised in the world.

More than 80 per cent of New Zealanders are not Maori and yet steps are already in place to force them to learn te reo; rename all place names, extinguish their history, and create even more special iwi rights in all governing statutes.

To rename a country is indicative of control and governance.

There is no ‘We are all New Zealanders’ here! Just read the Maori Party’s policy.

The Treaty making us one people with equal rights doesn’t even come into it.

R Stephens, Papamoa.

E-scooters not welcome by all

Do you need another bedroom?

The effect of having Lime e-scooters in Tauranga would be a bad move for our older citizens.

I have observed e-scooters in other cities and been alarmed at the riders’ speed and disregard for people as they weave in and out of others, particularly pedestrians.

Statistics show many accidents happen and the elderly are extremely vulnerable.

They are unable to react quickly to avoid being hit and mothers with youngsters who stray slightly from their side are also put at grave risk.

Does the Tauranga City Council ever consider the meaning of the word ‘footpath’. I always believed it was for foot traffic; a place where pedestrians could feel safe.

As for speed limits. Are they likely to be observed? I don’t think so.

Come on council, don’t make more work for our hospital Emergency Department and show concern for the many citizens who don’t want to risk injury when venturing out.

V Monk, Matua.

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A feast of friendship

The cannabis question

There seems to be some naivety surrounding this issue.

The largest being that this is about decriminalisation. It is in fact about commercialisation. And as every businessman knows, to grow you have to create customers.

The second is that regulation means containment. The reality is underage drinkers get supplied by overage drinkers. So it will be with cannabis.

Another is the hope that this will

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Having read some conflicting statements regarding cannabis use generally in our community, I would like to shed some light on the subject.

Scientific facts prove that marijuana/cannabis interferes with normal brain function, impairing judgment and ability to think clearly. It also impairs coordination and reaction time leading to increased road accidents.

Cannabis affects academic performance and memory, causes emotional dysfunction, panic/paranoia, euphoria followed by depression.

Not only is cannabis harmful, it’s often the gateway to methamphetamine.

Legalising cannabis leads people to think it must be safe and OK to use. Such a lie!

Addiction to cannabis is a slippery slope often taking its victims into poverty, theft, drug dealing and prostitution to support their habit.

Trauma, fear, escapism, resulting in possible suicide unless intercepted.

As a mother and a regular prison visitor, I know the effects of drug addiction and its consequences on mental health are huge.

We should be helping people get off drugs, not making them more accessible.

Also, warning young people not to start using drugs in the first place. That’s why I’ll be voting a solid ‘NO’ to legalising cannabis.

C Oliver, Tauranga.

deprive the underground suppliers.

In fact they will welcome the increased educated market of drug takers to sell stronger cannabis or other drugs. The greatest concern is the inability to test consumption. The impact of increased impaired machine operators and vehicle drivers will be lethal, as has been seen in Colorado following that state’s move.

Vote wisely.

P Monks, Bethlehem.

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Preference will be given to short letters (200 words maximum) supplied with full name and contact details.

Email: letters@thesun.co.nz For more letters go to www.sunlive.co.nz

Last week (The Weekend Sun, September 18, p14) you had an excellent article about Probus Clubs which was totally factual.

As a member of one of the eight or nine Friendship Clubs dotted around the City of Tauranga I felt they deserve a mention.

Friendship Clubs are purely for retirees and I believe there are some 150 or more clubs throughout New Zealand, all New Zealand owned, so our membership fees all stay in New Zealand.

Friendship is our motto, we all meet regularly and we organise everything from walking trips to International trips in normal times.

If anybody wants further information please give me a ring on: 574 6459 T Swindells, Papamoa Beach.

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Keeping your property spick and span The team at Mount Rossko Landscapes can help keep your property just the way you like it – not just during summer, but all year round.

And the services of Mount Rossko Landscapes aren’t limited to any one thing. Services range from lawnmowing, ride-on lawnmowing, property maintenance and landscaping, plus everything in between. No job is too small or too large and all areas of the Tauranga region are serviced.

“I specialise in hedges and topiary as well,” says owner/operator Ross Hogan.

No matter what the job is, Mount Rossko Landscapes has all the equipment to handle any task effectively.

Mount Rossko Landscapes is looking to expand into more landscaping this year, and can also help with weed spraying, planting, water blasting and hedge trimming; whatever you need to keep your garden in check.

Ross Hogan.

“I like developing a relationship with my clients so they feel comfortable having me on their property, and I am committed to sticking by my tagline ‘quality, satisfaction, value’,” says Ross.

“I want to make sure the company always keeps its heart of a small family-run business.”

For more information call Ross on: 021 243 1805.

Celebrate summer with fresh paint Summer is on its way and it’s time to get your house ready for entertaining with a fresh splash of paint. The team at Fresh Coats Painting are here to help you bring a spark of summer to your home’s interior.

“We love to bring that gorgeous summer feel into people's homes and at the same time provide the exterior protection houses need from the strong summer sun,” says Fresh Coats Painting owner Dan Hahnhaussen.

Let the Fresh Coats team help you pick a fresh look.

Fresh Coats offers an extensive range of painting and decorating services for residential and commercial properties throughout the greater Tauranga area.

Dan describes his 11 strong team as a “lean, mean, painting machine” who are prompt and quick to get the job done.

“We only use premium range paints and we guarantee top service,” says Dan. For a free quote with expert advice and no hidden costs visit: www.freshcoats.co.nz or phone: 022 421 4261.

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“We will match any existing written quote”

DENTURES PHONE: 07 576 0620

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RUN ON LISTINGS annual book sale

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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CVs THAT STAND OUT. A C.V. For You can help you look great on paper.

Targeted or generic cover letters also available. Samples to view on facebook or www.acvforyou.co.nz or Ph/text 021 27 27 912

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livestock

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

lost & found

FOUND Adult Brindle female dog, Hairini area, Ref: 474663. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

personal

YOU HAVE the right to feel safe.

Elder Abuse Response Service works in your community. Free, and confidential. To get help call. 0800 32 668 65

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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

ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

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

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

BRYCE DECORATING, interior & exterior painting, wallpapering. Quality work. Ph Wayne 021 162 7052

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

22-26 Nov, $2695pp (limited space available). Milford Sound & Fiordland, 1-7 Dec, $3895pp, new program. Christmas on Waiheke, 23-28 Dec, $2295pp selling fast. Stewart Island, 27th March 2021, $3895pp.

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AAA RATED SERVICE, travel with Hinterland Tours, a local Bay business. Day Trip: Mary Poppins The Musical, Auckland now 18th Oct 1pm matinee. $159 per person, includes the best premium grade seats. New Zealand tours. East Cape & East Coast, 1-5 Oct, $1895pp Final seats reduced to $1595. South Island Highlights, 26 Oct-5 Nov, $5495pp just a few places left.

Top of the South Island, 5-12 Nov, $3495pp, new program.

North Island Train 8-10 Nov, $1495pp. Great Barrier Island,

NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S Senior Travel Club – Join Tauranga’s Leading Travel Club today for Free & receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. Call to discuss our unique travel opportunities within NZ. Free Door to Door service.

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

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Ministering to others as their Master had taught.

Should we expect for such Christians in 2020?

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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

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If the Lord Jesus Christ was to come back today, would he recognise the Christians or would the Christians recognise him?

What were the Christians he left at his ascension two millennia ago like?

What name did they use? Did they have a denominational identity?

No; they would look puzzled at such a suggestion! They had no identity but the identity of Christ (Acts 4:12) Where did they meet for worship?

They met in homes (Rom 16:5, 1 Cor 16:19, Col 4:15, Phil 1:2). Oh, the simplicity and the perfection of it!

How would you recognise them in their communities?

“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another,” (John 13v35).

Did the church have a dedicated ministry, apart from the laity?

Yes! A ministry that Jesus Christ established when he called twelve men out of the body of his disciples to become the first apostles! Firstly to the Jews (Mat 10) and later to all people for all time (Mat 28:16-20) People who left their employment or business and went in faith with no assurance of how their needs (never mind wants) would be met!

No guarantee of financial support! Dying to their

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Services and Support Cut out and keep this page handy for important contacts It’s OK to ask for help. As we work through this together, there are people and agencies able to support you.

Here’s a range of advice, help, or support if you need it.

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In an emergency call 111 for Fire and Emergency, Police or Ambulance

Support/Taituarā

For health advice Call your doctor or call Healthline for free health advice and information by trained professionals.

If you think you have COVID-19 symptoms, call your doctor or the COVID-19 Healthline on 0800 358 5453 and arrange to get tested.

Testing is available at GP clinics throughout the Bay of Plenty – please call your GP in advance.

For support with family violence and sexual violence or elder abuse

Call 111 if you or someone else is in immediate danger of being harmed or may harm themselves.

Family Violence Information Line: 0800 456 450 Tauranga Women’s Refuge: 0800 86 733 843 Tautoko Mai Sexual Harm Support: 0800 227 233 Tauranga Living without Violence: 0800 577 003 Shakti: 0800 742 584 Elder abuse helpline: 0800 32 668 65

For Maori support services and health advice

Contact your iwi, hāpu or hauora.

For health advice for babies or children Call Plunket to speak to a Plunket nurse.

Plunketline is a free parent helpline and advice service available for all whanau, families and caregivers.

PlunketLine: 0800 933 922

For employment advice and support Contact Work and Income if you’re looking for work or have a vacancy that needs to be filled.

Contact Employment NZ or visit their website for information on your rights as an employee.

Contact Worksafe for information on working safely.

Work and Income’s Job Search line: 0800 779 009 www.workandincome.govt.nz Employment New Zealand: 0800 20 90 20 www.employment.govt.nz Worksafe: 0800 030 040 www.worksafe.govt.nz

For concerns about the wellbeing or safety of a child

Oranga Tamariki: 0508 326 459 www.orangatamariki.govt.nz

For mental health or addiction support

Call or text 1737 to talk to someone trained to help you or visit 1737.org.nz For specific help, you can contact the: Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 Alcohol Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797 Bay of Plenty District Health Board Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line: 0800 800 508

For migrant support For help and advice in other languages refer to: https://covid19.govt.nz/updates-andresources/translations/

Migrant Connect (CAB): 0800 367 222 or 07 578 1596 Pacific Island Community Tauranga Trust: 07 577 1270

Tauranga Community Foodbank: Supports families and people in need in the Tauranga area, in the form of food parcels.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30am–2pm Location: 4G Brook St, Parkvale Phone: 07 578 9888 Email: tgafoodbank@xtra.co.nz

For community information and services

Call the Citizens Advice Bureau on 0800 367 222 (free for mobiles) or 07 578 1596 https://www.cab.org.nz CAB provide a free and independent service to all.

Volunteering It is important to keep volunteers and those they help safe and well. It’s also important to coordinate our efforts so help reaches those who need it and no effort is wasted. Contact Volunteering BOP to register to volunteer.

Volunteering BOP: 07 571 3714 www.volbop.org.nz

Food/Kai For access to food and essential items Talk to your support networks like family, whānau, friends, iwi and neighbours to see if they could deliver essential items to you.

If you don’t have support networks to help you, you can order groceries online from some stores, reach out to your local foodbank or to MSD for financial assistance.

Salvation Army: Provides a range of services to those in need including food parcels.

Hours: Drop in Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am–12noon Location: 375 Cameron Road Phone: 07 578 4264 Email: tauranga_cm@nzf.salvationarmy.org

Financial assistance/Awhina ahumoni For financial support for emergency and ongoing needs You can apply for assistance with a benefit and request for food assistance.

MSD General Line: 0800 559 009 Seniors 65+: 0800 552 002 Students: 0800 88 99 00 www.workandincome.govt.nz https://my.msd.govt.nz/ (Food grant & benefit app)

If you are a foreign national Contact Red Cross for the Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri programme, delivering assistance to temporary visa holders to meet needs such as accommodation, food and utilities support.

0800 REDCROSS: 0800 733 276 https://www.redcross.org.nz/stories/ new-zealand/ visitor-care-manaaki-manuhiri/ Immigration New Zealand: Full information for people on temporary visas, including students, visitors and temporary workers is on their website or phone 0508 558 855 https://www.immigration.govt.nz

For information on the Welcoming Communities Programme: https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/ community/community-services/ welcoming-communities

Over 65s/Kaumātua For support for over 65’s

Age Concern Tauranga: 07 578 2631 Citizens Advice Bureau: 0800 367 222 Alzheimers Tauranga/WBOP: 07 577 6344

Accomodation/Wāhi noho For housing support If you have nowhere to stay right now, we may be able to help you find somewhere until you get something long term.

Emergency Housing Support: 0800 559 009 Apply for a call back through MyMSD (online/app). https://www.workandincome.govt. nz/housing/ nowhere-to-stay/emergency-housing.htm https://temporaryaccommodation.mbie.govt.nz

For renting and tenancy advice

Tenancy Services: 0800 836 262 www.tenancy.govt.nz

For further information and other support visit the Unite Against COVID-19 website www.covid19.govt.nz

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