The Weekend Sun - 23 October 2020 by Sun Media

23 October 2020, Issue 1031

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A new life

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Profoundly deaf Tauranga toddler Hugo Roberts is “blossoming like a flower” in front of his family’s eyes. That’s how Hugo’s mum Becky Roberts describes her son’s journey ever since having his

cochlear implants switched on about a year ago. “The world is becoming more and more exciting for Hugo and we are so thankful that his cheeky little personality is coming out. “We didn’t realise how much he was missing

before the cochlear implants, and now he is just a different child,” says Becky. A cochlear implant is a surgically-implanted electronic device that restores hearing. Read the full story on page 7. Photo: John Borren

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peripheral vision. The smell of chamomile and something I can’t quite place, fills my nostrils as the clerk slowly folds sheets of paper. His eyes And, to be honest, I’m glad that’s over. never leave me but still, the creases in the What a weird experience. paper are perfect. It started theCombined day before Election DayBOP – Times The Weekend Sun Circulation How did he do that? Perfect execution. which is also an election day – in a 10,162 pop circulation 69,062 circulation of NZME Perfect performance. “Perfect handling of up voting place, on a street with a name I a pandemic.” can’t remember. “Who said that?” Feeling good about the day and the act Combined BOP Times, Katikati I’m about to commit, I march boldly into Advertiser and Te Times circulation isCome out, damned spot p: 07 578 0030 the building to be met byPuke a large bottle of The next few minutes are a blur. I can’t less athan HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz hand sanitiser and small person. walk straight and bump into the wall on (NEW) The expectation is clear. the left. I clutch my pen hard in the right The common good takes priority over but it wants to go left. Over correcting I personal preference. swing to the right and hit the side of the Small, piercing eyes watch as I slather the booth before aiming for something in the gooey, fragrant concoction on my hands. middle. Then I’m marching towards the Then, I grab a pen. Too hasty, wrong exit, clutching my pen tightly. bucket, dammit. Why do you even need a used-pens bucket? I look again and inside is a motley collection of broken pens. Some look to have been chewed in half by a pitbull. There’s hair and what looks to be a fingernail and a torn off piece of checked shirt. Oh my God!

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But there’s no time to dwell. The voters behind are impatient to do their duty. Maybe I imagined it. So I thoroughly slather again and grab a new pen from the appropriate container, avoiding the piercing eyes. My hands are drunk and sticky from a double dose of hand sanitiser but I’m exactly one metre behind a fellow voter so all is good. Good citizens all of us. You can’t sniff the mood in the room. Everyone smells like flowers. Everyone’s eyes are slightly glazed. Everyone speaks slowly and hums the worker’s song. Everyone is on the same page. The election worker behind the desk smiles knowingly, utters a string of questions and asks me to repeat the information on the card. “What’s your name?” “Where do you live?” “You love Jacinda.” Did he really say that last one? Did he? God I’m woozy. Damn that hand sanitiser. Red balloons are flashing in my

What do I do with the pen? Damn it there’s the bin for used pens. A man in a Swanndri is having the same problem except he’s shaking with anxiety. “What do I do with the pen?” he bellows. “You keep the pen, my friend – it’s your pen now. Single use plastics are bad. Your germs. Nobody is going to use it ever again. “Think of the dolphins. Take it,” I tell him. The pen shatters in a grip made powerful from drenching thousands of sheep. He shoves the mangled thing in the used pens bin and runs for the door,

sprinting blindly across the bustling road, fumbling his keys before slamming himself inside the cab of the ute. Over the barking of sheep dogs in the back you can hear him shouting and rubbing his hands – ‘What have I done!’’ Peering in the cab the poor man is staring at his hands in disbelief. They are covered in ink and right in the centre, is what appears to be an image of Mother Theresa. Or is that Jacinda? After the ambulance has left, I climb back into my own vehicle and turn on the radio. My hands have dried, my head is throbbing and I try to make sense of the whole thing.

A street with no name

All night I have visions of landslides, of thick red mud that smells of chamomile and it’s not Mother Theresa who emerges from the mud but Badjelly the Witch. “What have you done? What have you done?” she cackles over and over again. So the next day I head back to the voting place only to find it’s empty. The windows have been covered over with paper so you can’t see inside. This is an advance voting place, not an Election Day venue. The signs are gone. It’s just empty, in a street with no name. Around the back, flattened boxes hold the only clue that anything happened here. On the bottom of the boxes, in one corner is tiny Cyrillic writing and what appears to be a chamomile leaf. Then it all makes sense – the Russians have tampered with the election sanitiser! But it’s too late to warn anyone. By 8pm that night the politicians have turned into poets and people party into the night. Most drink to celebrate but many drink to forget. There’s a sweet smell in the air as election parties drift into the wee small hours, fuelled by a common desire to dance in the same direction and a healthy dose of official election hand sanitiser. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Brownless, Guy and Williams step up Former Tauranga City Council mayor Greg Brownless says he will contest the upcoming by-election. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Former Mayor Greg Brownless plans to run in the Tauranga City Council by-election after the sudden resignation of sitting councillor Jako Albrie. Albrie’s resignation leaves the Otumoetai/Pyes Pa ward without a councillor. Other candidates to show early interest are Bethlehem’s Kim Williams who ran for councillor at large in 2019, and Murray Guy who ran for mayor and Otumoetai/Pyes Pa ward councillor, also in 2019 election. Albrie resigned on Thursday as a city councillor, citing council dysfunction and advocating that all elected members resign. Brownless, who was Tauranga’s mayor before losing to Tenby Powell at the last local elections, believes he can be a force for good on council and has a proven record of being able to work “civilly and constructively” with parties who hold diverse views. “I think that I’m up to speed with the workings of council and they have some important decisions to make coming up fairly soon. “I think that I can bring a calmness and common sense to decision making without getting bogged

down in personalities. The decisions I make are on issues and there are many facing Tauranga still. “One of the big issues is transport and roading. I’m concerned that they get Cameron Rd right and not choke it up with the current plans. “It is a sad indication of the toxicity at TCC that an intelligent and committed councillor like Jako felt he had no choice but to resign. I wish him well and we should thank him for doing his best.” Guy says he is interested in running for the role as “possibly a caretaker mind-set until the next election” rather than a long-term goal. “I wouldn’t see myself as campaigning heavily for the role as people already know who I am and what I stand for. “It’s going to be an incredibly interesting time. “What I would like to know is – I’d love to be a fly on the wall.” Williams has decided that she’ll have nothing to lose by running as a candidate in the by-election, “and it will be a good platform for next time too”. Previous candidates Anne Pankhurst, Erika Harvey and Dave Bridgens have all confirmed that they will not be running for council in the upcoming by-election. Reaction to Albrie’s resignation on page 22.

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BOP named in top 100 sustainable destinations The Coastal Bay of Plenty is the first of New Zealand’s regions to be named in the Green Destinations’ Top 100 Sustainable Destination list, one of the first steps in the region’s journey towards becoming a Certified ECO Destination, through Ecotourism Australia. Tourism Bay of Plenty applied

for the award to recognise the region’s aspiration for a regenerative tourism industry and to become a destination of choice for eco-travellers. The list highlights visitor destinations that are making progress to become more sustainable.

Shay Broomhall completes his first ultramarathon - a 50km trail event in Taupo.

Going the distance A Bay of Plenty teenager is aiming to run the length of New Zealand for charity. As most New Zealanders unwind on their summer holidays, Shay Broomhall will be setting off on a gruelling expedition in which he will run for at least 100 days across all sorts of terrain. This will range from 90 Mile Beach in the Far North to Arthur’s Pass in the Southern Alps and beyond. Starting on November 20, the 19-year-old plans to run from Cape Reinga to Bluff along the 3000km Te Araroa trail. Aiming to average 30km a day, when he completes it, it is believed Shay will be the youngest person to have run the entire trail unsupported. This means he will be carrying everything he needs on his back, including a tent, sleeping bag,

cooking equipment and food, as well as his running kit and emergency equipment. Born in New Zealand, Shay moved to Essex, England, with his parents when he was two years old. Having finished his schooling Shay moved out to the Bay of Plenty in January to work and spend time with his extended family. He played for Otumoetai Football Club’s premiership team, which finished fifth in th season’s competition, and was recently awarded the club’s Young Player of the Year award. He says the idea of running Te Araroa stemmed from his desire to “explore the country where I was born”, but he soon realised he could use it to raise money for a cause he cared about. While studying in Colchester, Essex, Shay volunteered with local refugee support groups and ended up volunteering with Care4Calais

to help distribute emergency aid to refugees in northern France and Belgium in the summer of 2019. “My run, although a difficul journey, will be nothing compared to the journey these refugees make to Western Europe, fleeing their own war torn countries in search of a safe haven,” he says on his fundraising page. “Many have not been able to find it, instead being me with hostility from French and British authorities. This is why I feel Care4Calais, who provide essentials to these vulnerable people, are the perfect organisation to support with my run.” In preparation for the challenge, Shay has been training in the hills around the Bay of Plenty and recently completed his firs ultramarathon, a 50km trail event in Taupo.

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Music takes Annabelle to the top

Annabelle Stewart warms up ahead of a tour with the National Youth Brass Band.

Solo cornet player Annabelle Stewart has won a place in the National Youth Brass Band of New Zealand which will be touring the country in late January 2021. “I am really looking forward to playing with a high calibre of young talented brass and percussion musicians. “It’s been a few years since I have played at a National level so I feel very lucky to [have] been given this opportunity,” Annabelle says. The 20-year-old is one of the younger members of the Tauranga City Brass Band. She took up playing the cornet and trumpet in her teens. Annabelle says while the instruments are similar, they’re distinct in that a trumpet is customarily played in an orchestra and a cornet in a brass band. It isn’t the ﬁrst time the talented

musician has been selected at such a high level. In 2016 and 2017 she was selected for the National Secondary Schools Brass Band and made the NZ Youth Symphonic Winds Band in 2017 and 2018. She is grateful for the support from her band mates and the Lions club which helped her buy a new instrument a few years ago. As for the music itself, her favourite piece is the Haydn Trumpet Concerto. “It’s a concerto so I’ve got three movements and all the movements are quite contrasting. “I really enjoy the variety that it has when you play it.” Besides playing in the Tauranga Brass Band, Annabelle is also its funding coordinator. Recently she’s been busy applying for grants to cover upcoming band room maintenance and running costs. Music-lovers will be able to see the band on November 14 when it

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Relief after prosecution A Matua woman still grieving for her cat that was killed by a dog is thankful the dog’s owner has been prosecuted. Dr Annelise Kachelhoffer went outside one morning to find he beloved cat Lexy had been mauled to death by a dog. Lexy was one of about 10 cats that were killed by a roaming dog and

DNA evidence was collected from three cats which led to Tauranga City Council prosecuting the owner. Annelise says she nearly “went out of her mind” in the month after Lexy died. “I always said he had such a wonderful adventurous life that I would be very proud of the life that he had and enjoyed, but for him to be killed in such a way, it’s a nightmare. “Nothing can bring back Lexy.” Dr Annelise Kachelhoffer and Snoekie miss their beloved friend Lexy. Photo: John Borren.

Annelise Kachelhoffer and Snoekie miss their beloved friend Lexy. Photo: John Borren. Annelise rescued Lexy in Abu Dhabi 15 years ago and he also lived with her in Malaysia before she moved to New Zealand. “He was a dearly loved cat, with a very, very beautiful character. There’s still days that we miss him.” She says her other cat Snoekie still goes looking for Lexy and often sits on his grave in the garden. The dog attacks happened around Christmas last year which made it even harder for families. Annelise says it is sad the dogs had to pay the ultimate price because the owner didn’t keep them in their property but it also for the best as they may have continued to attack cats. The owner had two unregistered dogs that were seen roaming the streets and the DNA evidence found one of the dogs had killed three cats. The dog owner is charged with four charges of owning a dog that attacked a cat, three of these charges are based on DNA evidence and the other is a witness statement There are two charges for owning an unregistered

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dog and the other is failing to control a dog. The owner is banned from owning a dog for fiv years and was fined $250 for each charge, cour costs of $130 as well as reparation of $3697.50 to the council for costs. The council’s animal services manager Brent Lincoln says the two dogs were euthanised because the owner failed to pay registration and impound fees and if the dog that killed the cats was still alive a destruction order would have been issued by the court. He says it is unfortunate that it got to a point where the council needed to prosecute the owner because their first approach is education an providing information. This situation is a good reminder to people to ensure their dogs can’t leave the property freely, says Brent. “A dog that’s sitting at home can behave quite differently to one that’s out on its own. Once they’re out on their own they can get into all sorts of mischief and the worst outcome could be something like this.” Alisha Evans

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7 Becky, Indie, 3, Damo and Hugo Roberts, 2, at their family home. Photo: John Borren.

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Hearing is believing Two-year-old Hugo’s experiences with hearing loss has been different to most, says Becky. “He was such a content baby - we thought he was just the most amazing sleeper, so calm and placid. We didn’t even think twice about hearing until the sixweek newborn hearing test picked it up,” she says. This is when Becky and Hugo’s dad Damo Roberts found out he was profoundly deaf in his left ear. At the time, hearing in his right ear was normal. As Hugo grew, he wasn’t developing as he should. “His balance was off, he was floppy and he wasn’ responding to a lot.” The family then found out that Becky had contracted Cytomegalovirus when she was pregnant, which was passed onto Hugo. His hearing had dropped by more than 70 per cent in his right ear. “It makes me well-up now even thinking about it when we were told he had profound hearing loss it was devastating,” says Becky. “As parents to find out your child is profoundl deaf is indescribable. It’s that sinking feeling of the unknown and the prospect of never hearing your child talk and them never having the gift of sound.” Cochlear implants were the obvious solution after receiving this news, and once they were switched on Hugo slowly started to transform, says Becky. Patients need to learn how to use the technology and interpret the new sounds through ongoing

audiology and speech and language therapy. “It took a while for his brain to reprogram, and for him to learn how to hear with his implants but after about six months we noticed a huge change.

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“Hearing his little voice, is just something that without cochlear implants we would have never heard. He started properly talking about two months ago - before then he was just saying ‘mama’, ‘car’ and ‘dada’. But he had a burst and is just kicking off - he probably has about 15-20 words that he is now using every day,” Becky says. “He is less frustrated and is more interactive with us and his sister. He wants to read more, listen to music and dance – which is something we have never had before.” Throughout this journey the family have received ongoing support from The Hearing House and the Southern Cochlear Implant Programme which Becky describes as “next level”. Loud Shirt Day is the annual appeal of The Hearing House and the Southern Cochlear Implant Programme – and it’s taking place today. New Zealanders are encouraged to dress up in their brightest outfits and hold fundraising event at workplaces, homes and schools throughout the country to raise awareness for the cause. For more information, visit: www.loudshirtdaynz.org

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Crew member tests positive for Covid-19 The Ministry of Health is investigating a suspected historical case of COVID-19 detected in a crew member on the IVS Merlion which is docked in Tauranga. The crew member has returned a weak positive COVID-19 test. “It appears most likely that this crew member had COVID-19 some time ago and is no longer infectious,” a ministry spokesperson says. The IVS Merlion arrived in New Zealand waters on October 15 after departing Indonesia on September 24. “This infection has not been passed on to any other crew member – they have all tested negative and have been on board the vessel for three weeks.

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“As a precautionary approach the case under investigation has been isolated and has had a repeat COVID-19 test as well as a blood test. The results of these tests will confirm whether they are a historic case. All crew members are being treated as close contacts until the case investigation is complete. “Until this investigation is concluded, no crew members are allowed to leave the vessel.” The health staff and other port staff, who had minimal contact with the crew, have all been informed and no further action is deemed necessary, says the statement. A Port of Tauranga spokesperson says everyone involved with the ship has been contacted and the crew has not been on shore.

Remembering the battle

Rev John Hebenton with one of St. George’s Anglican Church stained glass windows depicting a scene from the battle. Photo: Sarah Webb. is also Te Putake o te Riri, He Ra Maumahara; the The Anglican Parish of Gate Pa is inviting the people of Tauranga Moana to national day of commemoration of the New Zealand Wars and conflicts. take part in a short service to commemorate The service will start at 4pm, which is when the British forces began their march up Pukehinahina the Te Pakanga o Pukehinahina – back in 1864. the Battle of Gate Pa. Member of the public will have the opportunity to The 1864 battle between Tauranga iwi and British hear an account of the ensuing battle followed by a colonial forces is a significant historical event in the time of silent reflection with images played on the Bay of Plenty. chapel screens. The memorial service will be at 4pm on At 4.30pm the church bell will be rung 60 times to Wednesday, October 28, at St. George’s Anglican remember the approximately 60 men who lost their Church, 1 Church Street, Gate Pa, on the corner lives in the battle. with Cameron Road. Mayor Tenby Powell will be speaking at the event, The actual 156th anniversary of the battle was and it is hoped members of the Tauranga naval cadet on April 29 however the COVID-19 lockdown group will attend, John says. prevented a gathering at that time. “Because St. George’s Church sits on the site of the Reverend John Hebenton says it’s important to find Battle of Gate Pa-Pukehinahina, we feel a sense of a time to gather in person and recall these events - to responsibility for holding the story of both the Battle remember those who fought and died in Tauranga as of Gate Pa – Pukehinahina, and the Battle of Te part of the wider New Zealand wars conflict Ranga and the aftermath with integrity. The service will cover the consequences of these “It is our hope that it [commemorations] will military engagements for nga iwi o Tauranga Moana; encourage the people of this city to engage with the consider the significance of the whole story for story of the New Zealand Wars and our colonial past Tauranga today; and offer karakia (prayers) for the and how these continue to shape present day New city’s future. Zealand society,” John says. Appropriately, the new October 28 service date The service will be followed by refreshments.

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bakery, The School Shop entered by Marijke Isley, and third, respectively, to Michael’s Bakery – Hillmorton in Christchurch entered by Michael Meaclem. The judging took place in Auckland on October 21 with 606 bakeries from across New Zealand entering and a mountain of sausage rolls for the judges to work their way through.

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Friday 23 October 2020

Literary contest returns to town

Joseph Kayes enjoys a moment with his son Jai down at his training facilities at Baywave. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Polo pro happy to be back Joseph Kayes’ water polo career is about to was younger. come full circle, as the Olympian prepares to “After being in lockdown for months, training and playing has been a great stepping stone back to play for Tauranga men at the NZ Nationals normality for me.” starting tomorrow. After a 10 year stint overseas, he is happy to be back playing alongside familiar faces from Tauranga Water Polo – the club where his passion for the sport began. Kayes reckons the men’s team have a strong chance of taking out the national men’s title at the NZ Interclub Championships. “There’s no pressure obviously as it’s not professional – but we put the pressure on ourselves,” says Kayes. “If we didn’t win we would be very disappointed, so from that side of things we are definitely taking it pretty seriously.”

Pain of lost Olympics short lived

Kayes, who was playing in the LEN Championships League for Italian team Pro Recco, returned home in March this year as the coronavirus pandemic worsened in Europe. “We came back in March not knowing if the season was going to be cancelled, and we were still paying rent in our apartment in Italy. Then it was all thrown out the window, as were the Olympics. “The pain of losing the last season was pretty shortlived, and we were pretty quick to be thankful for the fortunate position we are in – to be back home with family and friends. People don’t really understand how bad it is over there.” Plans to play for the Australian team at the Tokyo Olympics were also put on hold, he says. Despite missing the professional scene in Europe, Kayes says it’s great to be back playing with some of the Tauranga guys he coached years ago. “My dad started this club years ago with a couple of others. In a way, it is like a full circle now that I am back to play this tournament towards the later years of my career. “It’s nice to be back in the pool, and it is good to be back with some of the guys that I coached when I

Top talent rising to the surface

He says it’s great to see how much the club has grown over the years. “The club has grown a lot since I was younger, and proof of that is the under 18 boys winning the national title last week. And it’s good to have a solid men’s squad, good quality training and a lot of guys who are keen to play.” A couple of the Tauranga players could even make it professionally overseas, says Kayes. “Some of them are guns. They are the top players in the country and some of the young guys coming through could even make it overseas.” His advice for young water polo players looking to play professionally is to take opportunities as they come. “When you get offered these opportunities you have to take them and not look back. “It’s an eye-opener leaving from New Zealand and seeing how big the sport is in some of those European countries. And part of the fun is trying to make it in those countries. A lot of energy has to be put into it, but I think it’s worth it.” Kayes isn’t quite sure how the next few months are going to pan out, but he does know that the move back to the Bay is permanent. “We are trying to figure out at the moment with Water Polo Australia how the build-up to the Tokyo Olympics is going to look. “It is likely I will be spending the better part of six months from January through to the Olympics in Sydney. But home is here again now, and we aren’t looking to live overseas again.” The National Water Polo League is New Zealand’s premier domestic water polo competition for 2020. The tournament will be held at the National Aquatic Center and AUT Millennium this Emma Houpt Labour Weekend.

The Bay of Plenty heats of the annual Kids’ Lit Quiz was back in Tauranga this week. Tauranga Intermediate School hosted the event on Thursday, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Due to COVID-19, the event has been postponed several times, but the competition is now pushing ahead, with a national final to be held in Wellington on November 15. Kiwi quizmaster Wayne Mills started Kids’ Lit Quiz in a Hamilton community hall nearly 30 years ago and it has since grown to become the world’s largest literary event for children with heats across 11 countries.

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BOP gets big population bounce The Bay of Plenty provisionally had the highest percentage population growth of all regions in the year ended June 2020, according to Stats NZ. “Bay of Plenty’s population grew 2.8 per cent in the year ended June 2020, an increase of 9100 people,” says Stats NZ population insights

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senior manager Brooke Theyers. “This was driven by high growth in Tauranga city and Western Bay of Plenty district.” Populations in all 16 regions of New Zealand grew between 2019 and 2020, although growth in the West Coast was small at 0.2 per cent, according to Stats NZ data.

Running around raising funds Matahui School students are planning on running laps around the school for an entire day in a bid to raise funds for a new school playground. The student-run fundraiser, which will be held on October 30, will see students in teams of three run relays around the school field from 9am t 3pm; and they’re calling on local businesses, friends and neighbours to show their support by sponsoring a child. Matahui School principal Mary Woods says the fundraiser is the first of its kind to be hel by the school and is completely student led. “I’m really proud of the efforts the students have put into organising and planning this event. I hope they get lots of support from local businesses and the community.” All money raised by the event will go towards a new playground for the school, a project that the

Agnes and Asha are taking part in a fundraiser, with principal Mary Woods.

student council played a major part in planning and developing sketches and designs for in 2019, a percentage of the funds raised will also be donated to the Stroke Foundation. “There are a number of families and staff attached to the school who have had a close family member experience a stroke recently. This is an issue close to our hearts.” On the day there will also be a bake sale, sausage sizzle, raffle and bouncy castle; and students

who are not participating in the running event will be involved in art and music activities. It’s expected that many of the local community, sponsors, parents and extended Matahui family will attend the event, enjoy the homemade baking and a cuppa and take the opportunity to catch up with friends and family. Businesses that would like to support the initiative can contact the school for further information.

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Good Neighbour Tauranga is running another second-hand bike drive this year following the success of its first one two years ago The last bike drive saw more than 200 bikes donated and re-distributed out to children and families in need. This year’s drive will run from October 19 until November 15. Any good condition children’s bikes ranging from 12”-26” can be delivered to My Ride bike store at 37 Totara Street in Mt Maunganui. Staff there will make sure the bikes are in good working order before being delivered to deserving families, in time for Christmas. “We’d like to thank John, Leonie and their team at My Ride Mt Maunganui for their commitment to run the initiative again,” Good Neighbour spokeswoman Kelly Mouat says. “Bikes are an expensive item for families but also a very

useful item. They enable kids to bike to school, keep fit, enjoy our local cycle ways and connect with friends in their neighbourhoods.” Kelly says household budgets don’t stretch far enough for families to buy new bikes, so donations of bikes that are in good working order, are needed. Owner of My Ride Mt Maunganui Leonie Bettridge says the business is “really stoked” to be involved in the bike drive again because it was such a success the first time around “We get lots of people in the shop – they buy a new bike…and say: ‘what do we do with the old one?’ “ It’s great that bikes can be re-homed like this,” Leonie says. “Good Neighbour do such a fantastic job in our community.” Good Neighbour is also aiming to help keep kids safe by giving a new helmet away to the recipient of each bike. “We’re able to buy them for $25 each,” says Kelly, “so we’d greatly appreciate help from anyone who could sponsor a helmet or two.” If you would like to help with sponsoring a helmet please email Kelly at: bikedrive@goodneighbour.co.nz

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Appeal for information after hit and run Police investigating a hit and run incident in Tauranga are appealing for information. Around 10pm on Monday, a person was struck by a vehicle on Watling Street. The person sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, says a police spokesperson. “The driver of the vehicle did not

stop to check on the injured person and fled the scene “Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and has information that can help to identify the vehicle and its driver. “ Anyone with information is urged to call Police on 105 quoting file number 201020/7117 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on: 0800 555 111.

Mark Hadlow and Alison Quigan’s play their parts in Winding Up. Photo: Andi Crown.

Kiwi actor Mark Hadlow despises reality TV and says it has hurt the acting profession. “Reality TV is the cheapest and easiest way to make television. “You can’t tell me that doesn’t do anything for the profession. It really doesn’t, it just dumbs it all down. “I want people to go to live theatre.” Mark’s desire for people to go to live theatre may seem a little self-serving ahead of his next play Winding Up at Baycourt Performing Arts Centre but he has a genuine passion for performing arts. He says the COVID-19 pandemic has created an opportunity for New Zealand theatre to shine with international shows not coming for the foreseeable future. “Just like all the other big actors in the world, all the other theatre actors in the world, who are very good at what they do, so are we, Kiwis, New Zealanders, we’re very good. Our talent bank is extraordinarily enriched.” Mark has worked in film, television and theatr and although he loves all three mediums he says each night of live theatre is unique. “Theatre I do like, because it’s ever present, it’s right there. It’s live and you can’t reproduce it, each night’s different. “The excitement of a new audience and what they perceive as funny and what they perceive as serious and sad is completely different to another night.”

In Winding Up Mark plays Barry alongside Alison Quigan, who plays Gen, the couple are in their 70s and facing the challenges of ill health, estranged family and the death of friends. “In the end their companionship and their love of each other, holds them together through this last stage, which is very poignant.” It’s a continuation of Sir Roger Hall’s play Conjugal Rights where Gen and Barry faced a marital crisis. While the play touches on difficult topics it is comedy at heart and Mark says he and Alison play off each other wonderfully. “We were in drama school 42 years ago together, and even then we were wicked and so the wickedness continues. “She’s got such an extraordinary sense of humour. Takes no prisoners. So I’m at her mercy.” The play is finally going ahead in Tauranga afte being postponed twice - first because of lockdow in March then when the country went to level two for a second time. Mark says having the six month break between performances means he and Alison need to fin their timing on stage again. “We’ve got to rediscover the rhythms and the banter that we had. It shouldn’t take us more than a couple of days to get it back.” He says when they get it back for their Tauranga and New Plymouth shows it will be a humdinger. Winding Up will be at Baycourt on November 1 Alisha Evans and 2.

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Trash talk heats up as The rise in landfill costs and discontinuation of council rubbish bags are just two of the reasons behind a new Tauranga City Council-led kerbside waste collection service.

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From July 1, 2021, all Tauranga households will be provided with a 140 litre rubbish bin, a 240l recycling bin and a 23l food scrap bin to add to their existing 45l glass recycling crate. The decision for the new service was made following consultation with the community as part of the Long Term Plan in 2018-28. Infrastructure general manager Nic Johansson says 66 per cent of those who submitted to the plan were in favour of a council-led kerbside collection service. But not everyone is happy. Many people have taken to social media and the comment section of SunLive to voice their concerns, many of whom are angry because they feel this is a service they neither need nor want. A lot of people feel they will be paying more for the new service, which is expected to cost $230 a year.

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Johansson says the cost of sending waste to the landfill will increase due to future increases in the government’s waste levy and emissions trading scheme. He says these increases mean it will soon become more expensive for everyone in New Zealand to send waste to landfill Another complaint is that people are

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Tauranga City Council waste behaviour change team leader Amy Brasch in with the glass recycling at the Materials Recovery Facility in Te Maunga last year. worried they will not be able to take the bins to the kerb due to ailments, living up a long drive or for some other reason. Johansson says it’s difficult to provide a service that suits everybody’s needs. “People who are unable to take their bins to the kerbside are encouraged to contact council to see if they qualify for an assisted service, which will be free of charge. “Some households in our community are using council’s rubbish bag collection service, however, this contract will end on June 30, 2021, therefore the service will not continue after this date. The main reasons for this are health and safety concerns over manual handling of

bags and to reduce the number of single use plastic bags being sent to landfill, he says Opting out of the service is not an option. Johansson says sharing the cost of the service across the city ensures collections are cost effective, consistent and more efficient Here are some additional questions put to the council.

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Why is there not an option for people to opt out in the first year? Especially for those residents who would only fill a council rubbish bag once a month? Households are not able to opt out of the rates-funded kerbside rubbish, recycling,

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centralisation looms food scraps and glass collection services ($230 for the first year) however, the monthly garden wast collection ($60 for the first year) is an opt-in service “We have an opt-in system currently with our kerbside collections now being largely in the hands of private waste collection companies – and nearly 70 per cent of our household waste that goes to landfill could be composted or recycled instead, says Johansson. “In order for the new service to make an impact and reduce household waste unnecessarily going to landfill, we need the service to be convenient for al households to take part in.” He says spreading the cost across a centralised, citywide service in rates also ensures it’s cost effective. “It’s difficult to provide a service that suits al individual household needs, however, households that produce less waste than average will be able to select smaller rubbish and recycling bins after the first year of the service.”

What about smaller bins?

Is there an option for people to have smaller bins or to change what bins they get based on their own household needs? After the first year, ratepayers will be able to select from different sized rubbish and recycling bins to suit their particular household’s needs, says Johansson. “Any changes in bin size will be reflected in rates charges – with reduced rates for smaller bins and increased rates for larger bins. “Final costs for the smaller and larger bin options are still to be confirmed. What is going to happen to the existing rubbish bins people already have? “We are currently working with the private waste providers to determine the number of bins they currently have and what they plan to do with these bins e.g. some may use these in other areas they provide services to,” says Johansson.

Big changes are in the wings for Tauranga’s rubbish and recycling system.

“We are looking at ways we can help waste companies with existing bins that can’t be re-used in other areas to recycle these bins instead of them ending up in landfill

Why not a local company?

Which company will be handling the collection of the council bins? Is it a local/Tauranga company? If not, why has the council opted for an outside company? EnviroWaste has been awarded the contract. Johansson says the competitive procurement process welcomed proposals from all companies who provide waste services. “All local suppliers were given an equal opportunity to bid for contracts. While EnviroWaste is not a New Zealand-owned company, they employ more than 900 people nationwide and will be looking for skilled employees who are currently employed in Tauranga’s waste services to be part of their team – and will be Letitia Atkinson paying the living wage.”

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Surge of cyclists Barry Black started a bike repair business to fill a gap in the market in Papamoa. Photo: John Borren.

With a surge in interest in ‘getting on ya bike’, cycle shops and repairers are experiencing demand like never before.

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Owner of Cycle Obsession Kris Snow says since the country came out of Level 4 lockdown, it seems as though everybody wants a bike in their garage. “It’s a global trend too apparently; it’s happening all over the world, but we’ve certainly seen a massive change in mindset in the past six months.” He says sales are up on this time last year and the biggest problem now is getting stock. “The lead times for producing product are quite long, even longer than normal times because of the influx in purchasing around the world. “Trying to get stock is now definitely the nex challenge for businesses.”

Supply is drying up

Kris says some customers are waiting three to four months for their bikes and he has hundreds of bikes on pre-order from suppliers to guarantee stock for the store. “It’s not so much trying to find buyers, it’s tryin to find products to supply the quantity of buyer we now have.” He has been in business since 1996 and says it’s a change in the bike industry he’s never seen, where demand outstrips supply.

The repair side of the business has also been busy and Kris says getting parts is becoming increasingly difficult as well “Half of our business is our workshop and that’s equally becoming a problem because just like bikes are becoming unavailable, so are components, chains, brake pads, all the stuff that we need to repair customers’ bikes, all of that stuff is quickly becoming nonexistent. “It’s going to get to a point where we won’t have any bikes to sell, but we also will be struggling to actually complete repairs. So both sides of the business are about to take a big hit over the summer, I think.”

New opportunities

Kris jokes that if his store is selling fruit and vegetables in February it will be because they’ve run out of bikes to sell so had to diversify. “We’re hoping it doesn’t get that bad, but we’re all a little bit nervous in the bike industry.” Barry Black hasn’t owned a car for five years an cycles everywhere. He saw a need for a bike repair business in Papamoa so decided to start his own. He started Papamoa Cycles a few weeks before lockdown and says the timing has been great and he’s getting a lot of interest for his services. “I picked up a few things here and there over those five years, so I thought I’ll just offer what know to the locals around here.” His self-taught skills arose from the need to keep his main form of transport working well and he hopes to grow his business over time.

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Going on to great things

Better safety sought from alternative penalty Maritime NZ has accepted an Enforceable Undertaking from one of New Zealand’s biggest stevedoring companies, ISO Limited, after a nearfatal incident involving one of their workers in December 2017. The EU will cost ISO Limited $425,000, plus financial amends made to the victim. The stevedore was trying to get down from logs stacked above a ship’s deck and fell eight metres onto a concrete wharf at Port of Tauranga.

Maritime NZ filed charges against ISO Limited under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Maritime NZ’s central region compliance manager Michael-Paul Abbott says the EU is the first in the maritime industry. An EUs is a legally enforceable agreement that can be used as an alternative to prosecution. “Their aim is to improve health and safety at a workplace and across an industry, and to remedy harm caused to workers and their families.”

Alumni awardees Liz Coutts ONZM, Judge Craig Coxhead, Kevin Bowler and Tania Te Rangingangana Simpson, with University of Waikato Chancellor Sir Anand Satyanand and Vice-Chancellor Professor Neil Quigley. Photo: Stephen Barker.

A Maori Land Court judge, two trail-blazing professional directors and a top marketer have been recognised by the University of Waikato for their achievements. Kevin Bowler, Liz Coutts ONZM, Judge Craig Coxhead and Tania Te Rangingangana Simpson have received Distinguished Alumni Awards this week, recognising their significan successes and the outstanding contributions they have made to their communities. University of Waikato ViceChancellor Professor Neil Quigley says this year’s award recipients are at the top of their respective field and are role models for students and graduates of the University. “We are incredibly proud of what they have achieved in their careers

since graduating,” says Neil. “I am also pleased that the recipients see their qualification from the University of Waikato as the foundation from which they have built a successful career, which is encouraging for students and graduates alike.” Kevin Bowler is the CEO of My Food Bag, Judge Craig Coxhead is a Maori Land Court judge and Chief Justice of Niue while Liz Coutts ONZM and Tania Te Rangingangana Simpson are professional directors. In addition to their professional success, each recipient has shown a commitment to their communities throughout their careers, including supporting Pacific nations throug the judiciary, mentoring young leaders, championing diversity on boards and recognising Maori

values within business. They have also remained connected to the University, volunteering their time and expertise by sharing their knowledge with current students, contributing to advisory groups, judging student competitions, and guest lecturing. “We always encourage alumni to connect with us in whatever capacity they can, and it is great to see this group of Distinguished Alumni serving as role models in this way,” says Professor Quigley. The 2020 awardees join a prestigious group which includes ASB CEO Vittoria Smith, former governor general Sir Jerry Mateparae, computer scientist Dr Craig Neville-Manning and former All Blacks coach and player Wayne Smith.

Printing new bus shelters for the Bay South African company Black Lion is teaming up with Tauranga’s Design Engine Architects led by architect Mark Wassung - to produce the first 3D-printed bus shelter for use on local streets.

An artists impression of the proposed 3D bus shelters to be installed in Tauranga.

“We are planning for the first 3D-printed prototype to be located in Tauranga,” Mark says. He says they have received very positive support from the Tauranga City Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council over the past year and are close to unveiling the first 3D-printed prototype Bus shelter The 3D-printing construction technology can be used for all building types, using a mixture of concrete and recycled material. “We can revolutionise construction in the Bay by achieving 50 per cent to 70 per cent cost savings compared to traditional construction.” He says the technology enables fast, efficient, low cost, dust free, integration of recycled materials and zero waste construction in all weather conditions due to its indoor or on-site printing capabilities.

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Climate change is potentially a big issue for many Bay of Plenty communities. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Representatives from across the Bay of Plenty are working on developing a plan for climate change adaptation and building climate resilience in Bay of Plenty communities. Hosted by Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council, a workshop in Te Puke on Monday was attended by councillors, iwi representatives and Bay of Plenty climate change experts. Toi Moana general manager integrated catchments Chris Ingle says it was a vital first step getting the interested agencies together in the same room to figure out a way forward “It was incredible to see how much great work is already happening in this space. Modelling of climate change risks is already well-established in almost all councils and iwi authorities. “We already consider climate change impacts when we consent new developments, develop flood mitigation, and prepare our RMA plans. “This workshop was a chance to bring everyone’s thinking together, on what a regional approach might look like. We discussed developing a common framework to evaluate risks due to predicted climatic changes in the Bay.

“Getting on the front foot in the Bay of Plenty means we’ll be well-positioned as a region for when the government’s national direction becomes clearer.” Chris describes it as a ‘coalition of the willing’ – a grouping of agencies who are ready to start exploring what a regional risk assessment framework should look like, and start the conversations with communities to figure out what the impacts are and how to respond. There was robust discussion on the need for any approach to start at the grass roots in local communities so that it meets the needs of the land, the natural environment and local people. Attendees also acknowledged the huge amount of work that has already been done in matauranga Maori and our indigenous approach to climate change. This needs to form the basis of any regional framework. “The climate is changing and we need to be flexible and adaptable in the way we approach these challenges: individually, locally and regionally. “There is still a lot to be worked through on what the framework needs to look like and how it ties into the work already underway in different areas. “But fundamentally we have started the discussion and sketched out a broad approach that should get us underway as we develop a framework together.

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A great adventure More than 200 people participated in The Great K Valley Cycle Adventure, which was run by the Rotary Club of Tauranga Sunrise last Sunday in the Kopurererua Valley Reserve.

The scavenger hunt was a great opportunity to explore the valley by cycle with many clues and spot prizes along the way. Funds raised from the event will go towards supporting youth services in Tauranga. The winners of the spot prize of a Koops cycle at the Great K Valley Cycle Adventure on Sunday was Lee Barrett’s team ‘Just a Normal Team Name’. They also came first in the 25km event. Marc Henderson, age 11, was a member of the team that came second in the 10km event. Their team won movies passes and a Koops voucher. Marc asked the Koop cycle winners if they’d like to swap their bike for his team’s prizes. They said ‘yes’, much to his delight.

Above: Marc Henderson, age 11, with the winning cycle donated by Koops Cycles. Photos: Dan Allen-Gordon.

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New council rubbish, recycling and food scraps collections Together, we can halve the amount of household waste we send to landfill each year*.

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That’s why we’re providing all households with new rubbish, recycling and food scraps bins to use alongside your current kerbside glass recycling crate from 1 July 2021. The service will cost $230 for the first year and be charged in residential rates from 1 July 2021 through a new ‘targeted rate’. Households can also choose to have an additional garden waste collection for an extra $60 for the first year. If you have an existing waste provider, please contact them if you don’t intend to use their services past 30 June 2021.

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100 years of hockey People from all over the country have come together to celebrate 100 years of hockey in Tauranga. Tauranga Hockey general manager Clinton Butler says it is great people got together after not seeing each other for decades. “There’s definitely a reconnection - people who used to play against each other, particularly from the seventies, eighties and nineties. Clinton also enjoyed TECT trustee Peter Farmer the old photos and tests out the new turf. memorabilia displayed in Photos: Chris Parker Photographics. the pavilion so people got Under 16 and under 18 an understanding of the games were played between journey Tauranga Hockey Tauranga and Waikato with has been on in the past Tauranga taking out both 100 years. boys and girls in the under The century celebrations 16 games and both under 18 spanned three days last games were won by Waikato. weekend and the club took Former New Zealand the opportunity to have an goalkeeper Stephen Graham official opening of its third put on the pads for the turf and rename the others. first time in a while for the The turfs have been Tauranga senior men’s team, named, Moana, Tahatai and the game was a one all draw Whanga to represent the but Waikato took it out connection to the ocean, Past and present Tauranga Hockey during the penalty shootout. coast and harbour. committee members from left: Neville Clinton says the weekend Saturday was rounded out Lucas, Paul Rosier and Peter Puchner. was very successful with great with masters’ games and a weather and great games as well. celebratory dinner, Sunday saw the battle of “You’re not only celebrating a 100 years of the Kaimais. Tauranga hockey, but you’re also rekindling those old The competition is a new concept and current friendships and reliving those golden days or glory Black Stick Amy Robinson played in the Tauranga days, when you hit the winning goal or you pulled senior women’s team, the Tauranga team was off the amazing save.” beaten one-nil.

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Matua Community Baptist celebrates 30 years To celebrate 30 years in Matua, the Matua Baptist Community Church is holding a celebration on the first Sunday in November, with the first pastor returning as guest speaker. Known for its warm and friendly vibe, this community church has been providing a haven and place of worship for the Matua community since 1990. In the mid-1980s, Baptist churches in the Bay of Plenty experienced a resurgence, evidenced by growth and conversions. Otumoetai Baptist, one of the larger churches in the area planted three new congregations in Matua, Bethlehem and Greerton. There are now 240 Baptist churches in New Zealand.

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In 1989 Graham and Vicky Preston came from Mount Maunganui Baptist Church to assist Otumoetai in the commencement of the new church in Matua. On Sunday, October 14, 1990, the church opened in the Fergusson Park Soccer Club Rooms with 77 people crammed into the clubhouse for the first meeting with Pastor Geoff and Joanne Wiklund leading the congregation. In 1991 the couple headed to Auckland to establish a church in Mount Eden. To cope with the fast growth in the 90s, in 1992 the congregation moved into the Matua Hall.

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Above: Current pastors Carena and Stephen Tyrrell and Sue and Roger Wilks. Photo: John Borren Left: Roger Wilks with children at Jolly Jumpers. “This provided Sunday School space in the Scout Hall nearby, and an opportunity for the young people to use Matua Park for fun and activities,” says Stephen Tyrrell, who along with his wife Carena are the current pastors. In 1993 Jim and Kaye Hurn, who had been teaching at Faith Bible College in Welcome Bay, were appointed as Matua Community Baptist’s full time pastors, with the responsibility to ‘shepherd the flock’ and to ‘preach the Word’. They continued until 2000. “They were an amazing couple who were much loved and deeply appreciated,” says Stephen. “By 1994 it was obvious that we could be a church in our own right, and we were thankful to Otumoetai Baptist Church leadership - who loved us enough to release us to be ourselves.”

A warm, loving culture

In October 1994 the Church was constituted as ‘Matua Community Baptist Church’ with 77 foundation members. The church quickly became known for its warm loving culture thanks to the leadership of Jim and Kaye, followed by Martin and Helen Armstrong, who were the pastors from 2001, and has been a haven to many. “Matua Primary School built a hall which was more suitable for worship, so we transferred our meeting place to there and have continued to use their excellent facilities.” The Matua Community Hall remained in use for Sunday School for several years. In 2015, the Armstrongs left for missions work in Azerbaijan and David and Lisa Julian were commissioned as

the new pastors. “At this point numbers were at an all-time low and the church moved back to the office building in Warrington St,” says Stephen. “In 2016 they considered closing down after 27 years in the hope that another church would step up and establish a well-resourced church.” Stephen says there were those who did not feel that this should be the way forward and in January 2017 he and Carena were appointed to take an interim part-time pastorate. In 2019 Roger and Sue Wilks were appointed as part time family ministry pastors and ran a children’s preschool programme on Tuesdays and an after school club on Fridays. “We’re all part-timers,” says Stephen. “Roger and Sue meet here at Warrington St on Sunday morning at what we call ‘brunch church’. They set up tables, electric frypans and the kids make pancakes and have breakfast together with the parents. “They do that here while we’re up there at Matua School Hall.” The 30th Anniversary of the Matua Community Baptist Church will be held on November 1, at the Matua School Hall, Levers Rd, Matua with guest speaker Pastor Geoff Wiklund. A service will be held at 10am at the school hall, with a programme for parents and children to be held at the same time at the church lounge at 1 Warrington St. At the conclusion of the services, the two groups will come together at the school hall to cut a celebratory cake and have lunch together. At 3pm a worship and prayer service for the sick and ministry time for those with needs will be held at 1 Warrington St with Geoff speaking. “Everyone is welcome to attend the services, especially if you have had connections with the church over the past 30 years,” says Stephen.

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Friday 23 October 2020

Get your garden ready for the summer heat

Now is a good time to think about preparing your garden for the hot dry months ahead.

Planning for the summer months

Rainfall in the Bay of Plenty is down 30% this year* and river flow levels are low, so every drop of water will count this summer.

• Give your garden a good soak every few days rather than a drink every night. This will train the roots of your plants to grow deeper, which helps protect them from suffering in dry hot weather. It also prevents weed growth, disease and fungus.

To set you up for the hot, dry season and the likelihood of water restrictions, here are some tips that may help. *Compared to average annual rainfall for the Bay of Plenty.

• Cover your plant beds with mulch and spread some around trees. This is a cost effective way to prevent up to 75% of evaporation, limit water run off and keep soil cool. • Dig a small trench around trees to help retain water.

• Keep your lawn grass long over summer to keep more moisture in. Longer grass provides shade, so your grass doesn’t dry as quickly. • Water during the cooler parts of the day, between 5 and 8am and 7 and 10pm to prevent evaporation. • Water the highest part of your garden first – excess water will run to the lower lying areas

For more tips to conserve water visit www.tauranga.govt.nz/savingwater

Friday 23 October 2020

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Jako Albrie was a fresh, new face on the Tauranga City council when elected last year.

Tauranga City Councillor Jako Albrie has resigned from his role as a city councillor citing council dysfunction, and advocating that all elected members also step aside.

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“When I ran for council, I’d hoped to make a genuine difference in the community,” says Albrie. “I quit my previous job shortly after being elected to fully dedicate my time to the new role and have worked hard to represent the people of Tauranga. “Unfortunately, I have found the political environment seriously dysfunctional. Tauranga City Council is facing unprecedented challenges and needs to invest billions of dollars into infrastructure over the medium term. “I don’t believe this group of elected members can work together to face these challenges. We should step aside, so that the Local Government Minister can implement stable governance. “This will be unfair on some elected members, but I’m convinced it will be best for Tauranga.”

Time of change says Mayor

Albrie says his decision was not an easy one to make. “I look forward to continuing roles as a trustee and volunteer with local homeless charities and spending more time with the people I love. I will take time off before searching for another role,” says Albrie. Mayor Tenby Powell says he is “tremendously saddened” by Albrie’s resignation. “He’s been a voice for much needed change in our council and the city will greatly miss the intelligence and thoughtfulness of a very bright young man with a great career ahead of him, but clearly not in local government. “What we’re seeing here and what Jako has, I think, completely underestimated, is that this is a time of huge change for Tauranga and it’s a council which is going through that change. “Despite the massive resistance that still resides within it by a core group of elected members. We are making really positive change, and believe me the Government can see that. “I think Jako’s age and inexperience misses the fact that we have made more progress in one year than the previous council made in three years. In fact we’ve made all the decisions that they couldn’t make and we’ve done an awful lot more,” says Powell.

Councillor and former Tauranga deputy mayor Kelvin Clout says he will miss Albrie. “Jako brought a relatively youthful perspective and was very aware and concerned about Tauranga’s social challenges, particularly homelessness and house affordability,” says Clout. “Local government clearly frustrated Jako in terms of the slow pace of making meaningful change, and because of some of our recent governance issues.

By-elections ‘create real problems’

Councillor Steve Morris will also miss Albrie but has made the right decision for himself and his family. “I understand, the last 12 months have been the worst I’ve experienced in my seven years on Council and probably my entire working life. While he was an unwilling councillor, he brought engineering experience and a kind heart to the table. I’ll miss him.” “I’m really disappointed to see Jako go,” says Councillor Heidi Hughes. “He’s had such a great contribution into this council and he’s smart and young and the kind of non-politician we need at the council table. “I don’t agree that the best thing for the city is to let everybody go. “I think that we’ve got a very good organisation and that it is making good thorough decisions based on evidence and based on a lot of work. Even though I agree that these elected members are really not working cohesively at all, I think that it would be enormously disruptive for a complete change at this time,” says Hughes. Councillor Larry Baldock it’s disappointing because Albrie was “generally an intelligent and positive council member” who helped progress some things for the city. “By-elections always create real problems during a three year term and it’s disappointing because I don’t think his belief that commissioners can solve the problem is really the answer.” Deputy Mayor Tina Salisbury also expressed disappointment. “But I totally respect that. That is his decision to make. “I don’t agree that commissioners would be the best way forward for the city, because despite some of the personality politicking that’s going on between a few members, we’re actually making good decisions for our city. I don’t believe that commissioners would be the right choice.” A Review and Observer team, appointed in September, has been monitoring interactions and performance of the council.

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Visitors to Morland Fox Park in Devon Street, Greerton, now have all-hours access to an automated external defibrillator should they need it, thanks to the Blue Rovers Football Club. AED’s are used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. They’re designed for use by people who have no prior medical knowledge and use simple voice instructions so that anyone can use them safely and effectively.

Children on a health kick From this week 20,000 children across New Zealand are embarking on the five week Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure, which promotes the importance of eating well, exercising and taking care of the environment. A whopping 760 classrooms from across 250 primary and intermediate schools from Kaitaia to Invercargill will earn points for simple healthy habits like drinking more water, eating fruit and vegetables and minimising screen time, which will help them travel virtually to eleven different locations across the globe with their classmates.

AED,” the St John video says. The location of more than 12,000 AED’s around New Zealand have been mapped on a website called ‘AED Locations’. A mobile app is also available. The locations with green icons indicate AED’s that are available 24/7, website founder Gareth Jenkin says.

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“We aim to keep the site and app information as up-todate and accurate as possible,” Gareth says, “but it’s a community effort. “We can’t guarantee that all AEDs will be accessible, in full A joint effort working order, or still Blue Rovers in the same location. already has a device “‘AED Locations’ Blue Rover Football Club president Theo Ursum with players Griffin Hudson, installed outside its relies on the Joshua Hudson and Lincoln Pearson in front of new AED. home clubrooms in community, so if Pemberton Park but you notice out-of“We’ve also got a couple senior teams so decided to donate one to Morland Fox Park it’s about making sure we look after them,” date information, please contact us or add too since its members also train there. a new location.” he says. While Blue Rovers organised and paid for Gareth is currently entering about 50 the latest AED, club president Theo Ursum Better chance of survival locations a week into the system. says installation of it was a joint effort. About five people were treated a day for A video showing how to use an AED can Setting up the new AED in the required an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in New be found on the St John website. lockbox was co-funded with other park Zealand last year. Of those, four per cent In it, the presenter says a person in users including the Tauranga Judo Club, saw an AED used before the arrival of cardiac arrest who receives a shock from a and the Tauranga Dog Training Club, as emergency services, Gareth says. defibrillator, prior to an ambulance arriving, well as Rotary International and members The St John’s website is: has a much higher chance of surviving. of the Greerton Seniors Club. www.stjohn.org.nz “The most important thing is to keep By mounting the AED outside the main AED locations can be viewed at: www. building at Morland Fox Park all the clubs calm and follow the instructions from the aedlocations.co.nz

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Friday 23 October 2020

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Strong line up for return to action The dirt is set to fly when Mt Maunganui’s Baypark Speedway races back into action on Saturday night. Organiser are promising a strong competitor line-up to start the 202021 summer racing season. The traditional Labour weekend season opener has attracted quality fields featuring current and pas national champion drivers across the Sprint Car, Super Saloon and Midget Car classes. Stock Cars and Youth

Mini Stocks will also feature on the programme. The Midget Car line-up will feature nine-time New Zealand champion Michael Pickens (Auckland) who plans to start his summer campaign on double duty by also joining the Sprint Car field “A high-quality Super Saloon grid is headed by Tauranga’s reigning New Zealand and North Island champion Sam Waddell, former national champions Steve Cowling and Peter Dickson and current New Zealand Grand Prix title holder Chris

Nine-time New Zealand Midget Car champion Michael Pickens begins his 2020-21 campaign at Baypark Speedway this weekend. Cowling,” says a statement from Baypark. “Sprint cars will be a major focus of the racing at Baypark Speedway this summer with top competitors eager for track time ahead of the 51st New Zealand Championship at the Mt Maunganui track on January 8-9. “Twenty Sprint Car teams have indicated they are

ready to race this Saturday night while Stock Car numbers are approaching 30 cars and the Youth Mini Stock field is set to feature 24 cars. The Labour Weekend season opener is the green light for an exciting 18-night 2020-21 racing calendar at Baypark Speedway running through until next Easter. Racing starts at 6.30pm.

How Mauao’s base-track was fixed (temporarily As Steven Joyce opened Tauranga’s second harbour bridge, a plane towed a banner overhead reading ‘Thank you Winston’. Peters wasn’t invited to the opening despite negotiating the project’s construction, without tolls, in the Labour-NZF Coalition Agreement. Even National stalwarts, like myself, didn’t think it fair but in politics sometimes those that take the bow aren’t those who gave the performance! In 2017, a section of the Mount base-track fell 30m down a cliff. A stair bypass was quickly built and we tasked staff to produce a long-term fix with a preliminary budget o $2.2m. When detailed investigations were complete in 2019, it was determined that the whole south-western section of the base-track would need to be bypassed with rock retaining for the fix to last 75 years at a cost of $5.3m

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While it would take time, I favoured this option because of the ‘do it once and do it right’ principle. So did the owners of Mauao. However, Council declined to increase the budget to that level; favouring a more affordable fix of just the slip. On August 28 Mayor Brownless was to meet Mauao Trustees to seek approval for a ‘quick-fix’ Unfortunately, due to back-to-back tangi, this meeting was rescheduled until after Council elections in October. When the meeting finally did take place, th trust agreed and works commenced soon after. Like poor Winston, the pins were set up by Mayor Brownless and CEO Marty Grenfell for a new Mayor to knock down, but let’s hope something else doesn’t come down; the $700,000 quick-fix only has an expected life o 10-15 years!

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Kids stand to benefit from martial arts devices, convenience food and social media. MMA helps children with their physical fitness, health and wellbeing, self-defence skills, values and life skill, and learning to deal with adversity. “TMAA Papamoa's kids MMA programme is taught in a clean, world class facility, with a family friendly environment. We have a structured syllabus which your children will receive on day one of training,” says Ryan. “This syllabus has been created to combine aspects of fitness and

With more and more martial arts on television and more specialty gyms and clubs popping up, parents may be wondering whether martial arts is a good idea for their children.

Ryan Clement from The Martial Arts Academy Papamoa says martial arts is a fantastic way to teach children key life skills and improve their confidence “Kids who train in mixed martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, Muay Thai or any other martial art will be taught respect, discipline, dedication, hard work and how to help others around them. “If taught correctly, it is not only a safe sport but will help build strength of character.” Mixed martial arts comes with plenty of benefits for children, especially in today’s world of

Tanner Colbert, Peyton Crawford, Coach Vinnie, Kees Braaksma and Neve Lynch.

A group making a difference your community in a meaningful and rewarding way, creating friendships both locally and around the world, developing your own personal skills and making a difference to the world around you. Zonta Tauranga has had a long association with the Women’s Refuge and Shakti Zonta International Foundation is a not-for-profit Ethnic women’s Refuge. Recently the charitable organisation working for club organised almost a household more than 100 years to empower of furniture for the new Shakti safe women worldwide. house, with funds raised last year. This Zonta members volunteer their biennium New Zealand Zonta clubs time, talents and money to local, are supporting grandparents raising national and international grandchildren. service programs, as If you are interested in becoming well as scholarships part of Zonta International, and awards to further you are invited to attend three women’s education, meetings before you have to leadership and youth make the commitment to join. development. The Zonta Club of Tauranga Women are still meets on the second Monday fighting for some of each month for dinner and issues that our mothers fought for, such Current Area 4 director Jen McKinlay-Birkin a meeting. For more information, email: as equal pay, gender and club vice president Leigh Murdoch. zontatauranga@gmail.com equality, ending child marriages and opportunities for girls to access education. When you become a Zonta member, you’ll enjoy benefits such as joining a group of like-minded people helping women and girls, contributing to

If you’re looking for a group of empowered, likeminded professionals to create friendships with, develop personal skills and make a difference in the world, Zonta International is for you.

fundamental techniques required to become proficient in both stand up, grappling and the transitions in between.” The team at TMAA Papamoa will teach a rolling syllabus which includes aspects of Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wrestling, Taekwon-do and boxing. To learn more or join up, phone 07 542 0798, email: pap@tmaa.co.nz come into 29 Reynolds Place, Papamoa, or register at: www.tmaa.co.nz/catalogue/youthkids-mma

Friday 23 October 2020

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The best place to start The benefits of joining a club are numerous - from making new friendships and bettering the community to learning something new or improving old skills. So if you’re wanting to add a social element to your schedule, pick up a new hobby or make the Bay of Plenty a better place to live, consider joining a club. If you’re wanting to get involved but you’re not quite sure where to start, The Weekend Sun can help. Whether you’re looking for some great clubs to join, activities to keep you busy

or exciting social clubs, the best place to look is the What’s On section of The Weekend Sun. If you’re keen on trying a new church, findin a group activity to try, or a group of likeminded people to chat to, The Weekend Sun’s What’s On pages are a fantastic place to start. To see what’s happening in the Bay of Plenty this week, turn

to pages 36-37 of this paper. Find something great to do and enjoy your weekend!

It’s athletics, but not as you know it Athletics is changing and the Greerton Athletics Club is at the front of the charge.

“We’re doing an adapted ‘run, jump, throw’. What them which makes it a bit more fun for them. we’re trying to do is try and make it a lot more “School athletics days are coming up and there are interactive,” says Greerton Athletics Club president a lot of kids that like to do it but they don’t know Julz Marriner. what or how to do it.” “It looks a bit less like traditional athletics and has As a bit of a taster, Greerton Athletics is teaming a bigger focus on movement.” up with Te Puke Athletics and Bellevue Athletics People will remember the traditional format clubs to host the Tauranga Moana Combined of high school athletics as ‘line up, wait your Ribbon Day at the all-weather Domain track on turn and have your one shot’ but Julz says December 19. athletics is adapting to be more engaging. “We’re trying to make it really interactive - it’s fundamental athletics but with modified game for learning. “We’re just taking this whole new approach to it and trying to keep athletics a bit more relevant and adapt to a format that the Greerton Athletics Club is encouraging all kids to give it a go. kids could really benefi from.” “It’s open to kids who aren’t registered with a club Club nights are every Monday and there are two yet, too. It’s like a community event as well as a parts to the club – the mini club for children aged ribbon day.” four to five from 5.20pm-6pm, and the junior clu For more information and to register, visit: for children aged six to 14 from 5.20pm-7pm. “We’re really encouraging teenagers to come out at www.sporty.co.nz/greertonathletics or find Greerton Athletics on Facebook. the moment – they’re a bit of a tricky age though!” To get in touch, email the club on: says Julz. greertonathletics@gmail.com “We’re encouraging kids to bring a buddy with

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Meeting the world head on and ready with exercise at a young age, are more likely to continue to exercise throughout their lives and this will increase their ability to battle chronic diseases later in life. “Self-defence is of course a benefit but the real benefits are your persona growth. “Students will learn valuable life-skills such as discipline and work ethic. They will learn to set goals and

TMAA students Enoch Tie, Kaia Korewha and Ephraim Tie.

The Martial Arts Academy Tauranga owner Scott Coburn believes that in a year where stress, burnout and isolation have been a major factor and with our over exposure to junk food and smart devices, it can be too easy for people to slip into a sedentary lifestyle.

“Adults and children alike, more than ever, need healthy avenues to relieve stress, maintain their wellbeing and to develop strong social connections,” says Scott. He believes that the benefits of engaging i martial arts is the perfect solution. "Our students improve their motor skills, fitness strength and endurance, and also develop superior coordination, balance and flexibility. He says children who develop a healthy relationship

Looking to meet people? Once you’re out of school, or if you’ve moved towns, meeting new people outside of your workplace can be really tough. We all need socialisation but getting yourself out there can be scary and sometimes it’s hard to know whether the risk is worth the reward. But there are plenty of benefit to joining a local club! Joining a club will help you connect with like-minded people who enjoy the same

things you do – art, theatre, dancing, books, wine, poetry, hobby trains… the list goes on. There are plenty of clubs throughout the Bay of Plenty with a range of interests so you’re bound to find one tha tickles your fancy. Clubs are a fantastic way of getting out there and trying new things. We all know it can be easier to try something new when you’re not alone, and clubs are a great support system.

Clubs are also a great way of learning new skills or honing your existing talents. Feedback from people who enjoy the same things as you, can go a long way when it comes to growing and developing. Clubs can help grow your confidence in yourself and hel expand your socialisation circles. They’re a great way to skip the small talk and launch right in to chat about things you all enjoy. So what are you waiting for?

understand the relationship between effort and reward,” says Scott. "All in all, TMAA is a learning environment. We learn our limits, we learn to challenge our limits, we learn strong values, and we learn to have a healthy image of ourselves. “From this we develop problem solving skills, which help us to meet the world head on.”

Friday 23 October 2020

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Only a few objectors

I can recall some time ago completing a TCC questioner on kerbside rubbish/recycling collection, but cannot recollect any of the questions. I probably would have been one of, what the Council calls ‘only a few objectors’. This is where it becomes a little confusing. The TCC said there were only a few objectors. Judging by the letters to the editor in the newspaper alone, each week, there are heaps of letters strongly opposing this kerbside collection, and I believe only one in favour.

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A complete contrast to their survey results, or were the survey questions that misleading or biased towards their strategies or hidden agenda, therefore [meaning] ‘only a few objectors’. Apparently there were 9000 respondents to the 2018 survey. This is about 6 per cent of our city’s population at that time. To base this major change and cost on such a small percentage of respondents is not in the best interest of its ratepayers. The question needs to be asked: Is this a fair representation, doesn’t the other 94 per cent count? At a cost of $230 for the first year, with the TCC history of mismanaging our finances, goodness knows what the cost will spiral out to in the coming years. B Porter, Welcome Bay.

At the 2020 Elections around 5.5 out of 10 actual voters - but only about 40 per cent of registered voters - rewarded Labour/Greens’ bungling efforts over past three years. This outcome promoted many list and electorate candidates above their level of incompetence to the exulted rule-the-roost plateau, no doubt buoyed on by failure after failure, the real life disasters plus the looming financial train wreck caused by the refusal to address serious economic health issues. Good luck with this motley collection of misfits for the next three years and perhaps even longer. [It’s] a lesson which should clearly demonstrate to the lost souls, the error of their ways as New Zealand

No cause for alarm History shows Britain had a thriving grape and wine industry in the 14th century. Pepys diary (The Diary of Samuel Pepys) of mid-17th century tells of the Thames freezing solid, an elephant being led across and festivities held on the ice attended by royalty. Neither of these happen with present climate. CO2 levels have been as high as 7000 parts per million and have fluctuated down and up over the past 500 million years wit out temperature change. Present CO2 level is extremely low, and as plant health is promoted

drifts toward being the Venezuela of the South Pacific. At least that gives perpetrators plenty of time for naval gazing while absorbing the truism that Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of arrogance and ignorance, plus the gospel of envy and the equal sharing of miseries by all. Socialism’s main problem is that it eventually runs out of other people’s money to spend. Victims will have plenty of time to painfully reflect and focus on the fact they, as voters, have unwisely, acted in haste and can repent at leisure to everyone’s detriment. Good luck coping with the skewed, leftist philosophy and supporters need just transfer their wealth and assets to Gov’t for redistribution. R Paterson, Ohauiti

by higher levels, we should be increasing CO2 to feed the increasing population. Present CO2, at 0.038 per cent of atmosphere and historic climate records show no extremes of temperature, so what is the ‘climate change’ industry about? Is history at fault? If the sea is rising the Marine Department should be advised so it can correct depth and clearances. The surveyor general also, as land surveys are taken from near high water mark. D Hardie, Paengaroa.

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quietly included in our rates it’s ‘fait accompli’ isn’t it? No opt out. So I’m sure you will have no issue when I request you (the council) subsidise the extra cost to me from your collective salaries. After all, I and others are subsidising your costs. And oh yes while I’m at it please justify the cost of four new plastic bins per household and the cost associated with the disposal (to landfill no doubt) of the old ones. Environmental gain? J Mills, Otumoetai.

There’s a better way

Having lived 25 years in Canada, I’m aghast at the disproportionately high cost of New Zealand housing relative to average income. With no capital gains tax on property and ability to write off real estate investment losses against personal income, Government is encouraging investing in non-productive entities. The Canadian Federal Government’s creative, visionary approach to the housing market encourages alternate investment in their capital market/Canadian infrastructure and simultaneously assists folk to save for their future retirement. Simplistically, here’s how they linked it together. All property became subject to capital gains tax except one’s primary residence. Property investment losses were ring-fenced and only used to offset

future property profits. To encourage investment in their capital market, the government legislated that through approved ‘mutual funds’ (portfolios of Canadian companies), annual investments to a maximum 6 per cent ($13,000 limit) of one’s income would be tax-free and only taxed when withdrawn on retirement through an annuity program, i.e. tax deferral at a much-reduced retirement rate. Thus, the birth of their popular ‘Registered Retirement Savings Program’. It significantly reduced the demand by aspiring landlords and benefited a vibrant Canadian capital market. This has application and merit in New Zealand. It needs a government with political foresight to enact similar legislation here. T Fellingham, Pyes Pa.

So much for public consultation The Tauranga City Council’s decision to leave a Pay-As-You-Throw option out of the new kerbside collection scheme will have harmful long-term effects on our community. The Council has flippantly said tha ‘most’ people will be better off. That’s just another Council half-truth. Judging from the number of black bags I see on the kerbside every collection day ‘most’ people will be worse off. Apart from helping to keep costs down, a PAYT option provides an incentive to keep down the volume and type of rubbish put out, which reduces the amount going to landfill. And, isn’ that the purpose of the exercise? Making people pay for a system they don’t want or need to use is a disincentive that will end up with more

and all sorts of waste products going into the bins which will make the landfill and hygiene situation worse Making the decision more unacceptable is the fact that it was made at a meeting from which the public was excluded and during which information that is being kept confidential was considered. So muc for public consultation! A request will be made to Council to call a referendum to find out i ratepayers think a PAYT option should be included in the new scheme and the secret reports should be made public. This is a step in engaging in combat with the council on a matter that is vital to the welbeing of the community.. B Scott, Papamoa Beach.

Praying for the leadership

This week I emailed Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and congratulated her on winning the elections. I told her that though I’m not a Labour supporter, I appreciate her willingness and commitment to serve as Prime Minister. We face some massive issues. The country as a whole will need to pull together and share the burdens ahead. It will take courageous leadership to get us through. I encouraged her to lead strongly and rightly. Sunday Gatherings - 9 am & 11 am Whatever our aspirations were before the weekend for the outcome of the elections, the results are what they are. The sun will still rise, and life will go on. We live in the midst of a wonderful democracy. We have the freedom to vote. There are many people today, who live in repressive regimes, where Upstairs, 146 Devonport Rd, Downtown, Tauranga they do not have the freedom to vote as they wish, they do not have the freedom of speech, and they do www.stlukeschurch.org.nz not have many of the freedoms of choice we enjoy and take for granted. a Comparatively, most of us here in little old ONE CHURCH New Zealand are far better off than our THREE LOCATIONS ancestors. The hardships they endured, the CITY CHURCH TAURANGA Sundays at 9am, 10.30am & 6pm unbelievable conditions 252 Otumoetai Road, Tauranga they lived through, bear CITY CHURCH COAST (PAPAMOA) no resemblance to our Sundays at 10am ‘tough times’. Papamoa Rec. Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve JOIN US THIS SUNDAY It is our duty to live CITY CHURCH NORTH (OMOKOROA) citychurch.nz as responsible citizens Sundays at 10am Omokoroa Sport & Rec. Centre, Western Avenue of our country, giving respect where respect is due, and living obediently according to A place the laws of the land. of respite We also must pray for in the city those in authority. Sunday 8am & 10am With the predicted Wednesday 10am future ahead of us, Messy Church - 4pm, they certainly need 3rd Sunday of the month our prayers. Stephen Whitwell, Tauranga.

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New tourism campaign launched A new marketing campaign for the Coastal Bay of Plenty launched last week, aimed at showcasing the depth of experiences on offer and to show "we are more than just beaches". Developed by Tourism Bay of Plenty, the campaign entices New Zealanders to discover the significant cultural stories and diverse landscapes of Te Moananui a Toi, the Coastal Bay of Plenty. The destination management organisation has

released a series of videos and a marketing campaign that rolls out to key New Zealand markets claiming that the region is ‘Sure to Make You Smile’. “The Coastal Bay of Plenty is more than just beautiful beaches," says Tourism Bay of Plenty head of destination marketing Kath Low. "We have a rich tapestry of unique stories to share, breath-taking scenery, unlogged native forests, waterfalls, art, culture, marine life, and most importantly, a friendly 'good morning' and 'kia ora' that will bring a smile to those who travel here. Tourism Bay of Plenty’s campaign is more than just a post-COVID-19 kick-start. “We have been planning a campaign like this for a long time. With borders closed in a country of only five million people, competition for the tourism dollar is fierce. We’ve taken a long-term approach and created something that will stand the test of time and can be rolled out to international markets when the time is right,” says Kath. She says engagement with mana whenua was a crucial element to telling the region’s stories in the right way, with respect for the wahi (area) and for its kaitiaki. “We engaged a cultural advisor to ensure that we did justice to the significance of each location.

“We’ve extensively researched what makes the Coastal Bay of Plenty unique from the rest of Aotearoa and the world, and this campaign shines a light on what makes us, us.” In 2018, Tourism Bay of Plenty was the first organisation in Aotearoa New Zealand to undergo ‘Place DNA’ research with global place making consultancy Destination Think!. Coastal Bay of Plenty communities informed the organisation that what made the region unique was not any one aspect on its own, but the combination of its oceans and beaches, horticultural provenance, Maori culture and natural landmarks. The locally developed campaign is the first iteration of this research, made possible through funding from central government’s Strategic Tourism Assets Protection Programme. The funding was granted in July 2020 for domestic marketing activity as recognition of Tourism Bay of Plenty’s destination management plan for the region. This plan – Te Ha Tapoi | The Love of Tourism – was launched just before lockdown. The campaign will run until December 2020 and recommence in April 2021. ‘Sure to Make You Smile’ will be showcased to New Zealanders through billboards, the back of buses and digital advertising.

Air New Zealand brings back Mystery Breaks Ever thought about having a sunrise experience in Tairawhiti Gisborne, tasting locally made food and wine in Blenheim, or discovering street art, heritage architecture or even penguins in Dunedin? Can’t decide? Why not make it a mystery, because Air New Zealand Mystery Breaks are back! The airline has refreshed its popular holiday packages where all of the travel arrangements - including deciding on the destination - are taken care of for the traveller.

Customers choose between a Great, Deluxe or Luxury break, pick a date and nominate one place they would prefer not to go, then Air New Zealand Mystery Breaks does the rest. All packages include flights to one of the airline’s 2 domestic destinations, accommodation at an Accor Hotel with breakfast included, and airport transfers or a rental car from Avis.

Travellers are provided with an itinerary that reveals their destination about two days before departure. A new Luxury package on top of the Great and Deluxe packages previously available has also been introduced, which includes flights, 5-star accommodation wit breakfast and dinner included, and a luxury rental car. Air New Zealand general manager brand and marketing Jeremy O’Brien says since COVID-19 closed international borders the airline has been looking for even more ways to help its customers explore New Zealand. "We’re really excited to have refreshed Mystery Breaks - it’s part of doing our bit to boost local tourism. Previously these had been mostly purchased by corporate customers, but we’ve developed the packages further to appeal to leisure travellers. "It takes the admin out of booking a holiday - you don’t have to research and plan all the separate elements - all you have to do is get on the plane. “They are also a great gift option because you don’t need a name or a date to buy a voucher - the recipient can decide at a later date." Air New Zealand Mystery Breaks start from $599 per person and are available to book now through the Air New Zealand website.

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Tuning your dials for Bob Dylan radio It seems a long time since I've written about Bob Dylan. No doubt that has caused rejoicing amongst the many of you fine readers who harbour an irrational dislike of Dylan. He certainly inspires that in some people, most of whom still complain about his singing, though one would think after 50 years that particular gripe would have become a tad passe. It was the same with Leonard Cohen. The people who complained about his singing in the seventies were still at it when he died in 2016. Of course there are also those who hold a disdain for both Laughing Lenny's and Uncle Bob's songs: too pretentious, too obscure, too simplistic, too long, too whatever... I, of course, disagree, but on the bright side today's Bob Dylan update skirts around both those objections, so it should be a rare case of pleasing all the people all the time or whatever it was Abraham Lincoln said. Or was it Stormy Daniels? Anyway, this should do it since it is Bob Dylan news about neither his singing nor songwriting.

The news, and good it is indeed, is that Bob is back on the radio! Yep, as those paying attention will know one of the many achievements in Mr Dylan's busy life is that as well as writing songs, making albums, touring, painting, sculpting and exhibiting his artworks – his welded metal ‘gate’ sculptures sell for around half a million New Zealand dollars – he is also an extraordinary radio broadcaster.

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(Actually, just backing up a little I should let you know that you can, when this pandemic passes and we can all rush back to a Trump-less United States, visit one of Bob's artworks. You'll need to go to Maryland, to the MGM's National Harbour Casino, and right there at the entrance you'll see the gate. Dylan first exhibited iron sculptures of this sort at a London gallery in 2013, but A Bob Dylan gate. Photo: Robb Scharetg.

this 26-by-15-foot iron archway is reckoned to be the biggest on public view.) So, back to the radio broadcaster bit. Between May 2006 and April 2009 Bob Dylan had an hour long, weekly radio show on satellite radio broadcaster Sirius. By the end of the run he had broadcast 100 shows, each with a particular theme. It was called, with unshakable logic, Bob Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour. And what shows they were! This was radio the way some of us would like to remember radio: an announcer playing songs of his choice from the entirety of musical history, early blues and jazz through to hip-hop and recent releases, each with pertinent interesting facts about the musicians and songs, interspersed with witty comments, old commercials, snippets of film dialogue, all related to the week's specific topic.

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This was radio as a podcast, before podcasts really took off, and shows how much podcasts are essentially just good radio that you can, as the name

implies, Play On Demand. After 100 shows that was it. Bob had done radio. Except there was one more. In February 2015, Berlin's Radio Eins announced that it would broadcast a heretofore unknown episode titled ‘Kiss’: there had been a ‘lost’ show in the can all the time. And now there is one more. It's a new show. Bob, for reasons only known to Bob and his bank manager, has produced one more Theme Time Radio Hour, on the theme on Whiskey. Two things: it is in fact two hours long, and it is available to everyone on Spotify. Just search for Bob Dylan Whiskey. It is - and this is a completely biased not even vaguely objective opinion - absolutely brilliant. The music is fantastic and Bob is at his laconic best. He digs out all sorts of fascinating musical connections and trivia, my favourite being the song he plays by both Frank Sinatra and the Jeff Beck Group (with Rod Stewart), both recorded in 1968, suggesting that mainstream and counter-culture may have been closer than otherwise imagined. OK. That's it from me. Have a good long weekend, and dial up Bob Radio on Spotify – you won't regret it.

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Padder Tennis Fun Day hits Mount Maunganui this Labour Weekend A revival of New Zealand’s favourite school playground sport is hitting Mount Maunganui this Labour weekend, and all are welcome to participate for free on the Saturday. Called Padder Tennis, the sport is making a name for itself with mini-events throughout schools and community open spaces around the country. Many Kiwis will remember the game from the 1980s and are thrilled it is getting revived. The Labour Weekend Tournament will be held at Blake Park, next door to the Mount Maunganui tennis club, where seven courts will be set up for the public on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25. The Saturday games are geared towards having fun, practicing and registering for the next day, which will be a tournament. Both days will run from 10am to 4pm. CEO of Padder Tennis New Zealand Incorporated Paul Grubi says it is a social, fun and easy to learn sport, where people learn all the basics skills necessary for tennis. “There will be all ages, from young kids right through to grandparents – it is a very inclusive sport.” As an ex-professional tennis coach, Paul saw a lot of kids missing out on tennis because they couldn’t afford it. “Kids can build up their skills at school for free and this is a pathway through to tennis. I want to see more kids playing tennis, who ordinarily wouldn’t get the chance. “The schools are loving Padder Tennis and the

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kids are picking it up really quickly. Unlike tennis when you begin, it is hard to get a rally going, but it is easy in Padder Tennis – this builds confidence in the kids. Padder Tennis sponsors of the Labour Weekend event include Babalot, Sals Authentic New York Pizza and Village PR.

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A global sport, with different names and short forms, Padder Tennis is hugely popular in Europe and America. To enter the tournament is $10 singles and $20 doubles, with prizes and giveaways during the weekend. Register for the tournament at: www.paddertennis.nz

Get your bike checked before your adventure The AA is encouraging Kiwis to get on their bikes and stay safe this summer with the launch of a new partnership with Torpedo7, which includes a free comprehensive bicycle safety check for its more than one million Personal Members. The free safety check is available once a year for AA Members at Torpedo7’s 21 stores nationwide. The AA 14-point Bicycle Safety Check, valued at $79, includes a check and tune of a bike’s gears, chain, brakes and pads, tyres, hubs, housing and cables, spokes, pulleys and more by a fully qualified Torpedo7 bike mechanic. AA Club developments general manager Dougal Swift says he’s delighted that Torpedo7 is joining the AA Member Benefit programme "Longer, warmer days have arrived and Kiwi riders, from experienced to novice, have so much more choice of tracks and trails thanks to investments by government, councils and work by thousands of local enthusiasts and volunteers, so it’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors," he says.

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Celebrating milestones in Bethlehem Bethlehem Town Centre is a vibrant place with more than just shopping and eateries. It’s a community that celebrates milestones and a shopping centre where you know your dollar makes a difference for local businesses. A milestone worth celebrating is the one-year anniversary of SHoo – a locally-owned business for all your shoe and accessory needs. This month marks one year in business for Emma

Swanson at Bethlehem Town Centre’s SHoo. To celebrate her first year in business, including navigating through Covid-19 restrictions, Emma is having a one-day-only, ‘We Are One’ birthday celebration, with sales and giveaways in store on Thursday, October 29, from 9am-7pm. “It’s nice to have made it through that tricky first year, especially with all the extra curve balls 2020 has thrown,” says Emma. “Hence ‘We Are One’ – we’re one year old but there has also been a really strong sense of support from the community for local businesses this year. We really

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Check it off the list ‘Married. House. Baby. Done.’ That’s the title of the new film Baby Done explained! What is pretty unexplainable though, is the pure delight of watching this dry witted, downbeat, anti-establishment heroine do all the wrong things with a joyous joie de vivre and an hilarious instinct for denial. It’s a film to lift you out of any stuck-at-home doldrums and into a dark cinema filled with laughter all around. Zoe (Rose Matafeo) is an arborist and champion tree climber who hopes to qualify as New Zealand’s

entrant for the worlds. “There is such a thing as the International Tree Climbing Championships. I looked it up,” says Tivoli Cinema’s Karen Focas. “I looked up another thing I didn’t know about, too, to do with the male gaze and pregnancy, and I’m just saying… don’t go there.” Zoe is a very focussed individual with a supportive and loving partner in transplanted Yorkshire lad, Tim (Matthew Lewis). However, a positive pregnancy test is going to disrupt her aspirations and ground her - if she takes everybody’s advice.

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Zoe, though, is made of less receptive and more competitive stuff and a series of acts of denial will stretch her ambitions to bursting point. Meanwhile, Tim tries his best to reality check her runaway instincts. But really, both of them have spent too much time up in the air. Tivoli Cinema is now showing Baby Done. For more information and to book, phone: 07 777 0335.

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appreciate the drive to shop local.” To thank supporters of SHoo, on the day Emma is offering drinks and nibbles, a gift with purchase of ‘Stolen Girlfriends Club’ earrings, plus the chance to win your purchase price back. There will also be gift voucher giveaways to spend in store throughout the week.

SHoo stock a range of footwear and accessories, including exclusives from Stolen Girlfriends Club, Ecco Footwear, Rollie and Becca Project Candles. You’ll find SHoo on Main Street Bethlehem – where you’ll also find Coffee Club, Columbus Coffee and a range of boutique fashion and gifts.

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Armageddon Expo set to attract 60,000

Armageddon Expo organisers are gearing up for the biggest show in the event’s history as they mark 25 years of pop culture mayhem and madness. The Auckland Armageddon Expo 2020 will be the largest expo in the country since COVID-19 hit and is expected to attract more than 60,000 attendees. Armageddon Expo founder William Geradts says the success of the Bledisloe Cup match, which saw about 40,000 people gather at Eden Park, spells a positive outpouring of support for the events industry. This year Armageddon celebrates 25 years of pop culture, gaming, cosplay,

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amusements, comics and collectables. Organisers have secured about 70 celebrity guests - the biggest ever guest line up in New Zealand. "Auckgeddon 2020 will feature a line-up of more than 60 virtual celebrity guests plus some in-person guests," he says. The event will kick off on Friday, October 23, with a fireworks display in the evening. The Auckland Armageddon Expo will be held at the ASB Showgrounds over Labour Weekend, October 23-26. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.armageddonexpo.com

Country music hits Tauranga The 44th annual New Zealand Country Music Star Awards are being held on October 24-25 at the Bethlehem Performing Arts Centre Tauranga. Auditions will start on Saturday and entrants from all over New Zealand will be given the opportunity to perform with bands and be judged. Our premier finals concert wil start at 1pm on Sunday, October 25. The two highest scoring acts in each section become finalists an compete to become Overall Age Group Winners. They compete for cash prizes, trophies, recording opportunities and an invitation to perform at the NZ Entertainer of the Year in Taupo next year. There is a section for songwriters

to encourage New Zealand written country music. Duo En-Tranzet will perform as the guest artist. Nick and Tracey-Maree Houia have been performing together for more than 30 years. In 1992 they were crowned New Zealand Country Music Entertainer of the Year. They have won countless awards both in New Zealand and Australia. They are performers with numerous festivals under their belts, including Norfolk Island Country Music Festival and the Bay of Islands Country Rock festival. With smooth, soulful voices and energetic stage charisma, their performance is not to be missed. NZCM Star Awards will be held at the Bethlehem Performing Arts Centre Tauranga on October 24-25. Tickets available from: www.trybooking.co.nz or at the door.

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Get ready for some Bush Bathing The call is out this Labour Weekend to dip your toe into some Bush Bathing. Bush Bathing is New Zealand’s version of ‘Forest Bathing’- the Japanese practice known as Shinrin Yoku (literally meaning ‘forest bath’), that is based on the premise that nature has a profound effect on our overall wellbeing. No togs and towel required and there is no water involved. Bush bathing is a gentle wander through a green space, sitting or lying under trees and tuning in to the smells, textures, tastes and sights of the forest. New Zealand certified forest bathing guide and trainer Vicky Kyan says it is a matter of connecting with nature through our senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell and touch. “A bush bathing session will help you to unplug from technology and slow down. “It will bring you into the present moment, de-stress and relax you and literally bring you back to your senses.” The good news is that if there is not a forest or a bush near you, your own back garden is just as good. Fiona Arthur from Yates says gardening has long been recognised as a natural health boosting exercise and bush bathing takes the health benefits to a whole other level. “There is increasing

Soaking up a spot of bush bathing. evidence that exposure to plants and green space, and particularly to gardening, is beneficial to mental and physical health. Apart from the exercise aspect, there is soaking up Vitamin D, improved mood and less stress, not to mention the economic benefits of growing your own food. “So if you’re in the garden pulling weeds and planting your summer crops this weekend, with no bush in sight, take a moment to stop and connect with your surroundings for a spot of bush bathing at home,” says Fiona. In a different take on bush bathing, members of NZ Naturists Federation will be getting at one with nature for National Nude Gardening Day on October 24, coinciding with National Gardening Week.

Auckland Quiz Night Roadie 2 nights/3 days Are you a passionate Quizzer? Take on the Auckland quizzers. 2 quiz nights, plus a fantastic day trip to Waiheke Island.

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Friday 23 October 2020

Riding with a purpose

Riders Skye Larae and Isla Peterson take part in the four-hour Relay last year.

Tauranga RDA is hosting its third four-hour prizes, gifts or services to be used in our raffles. W lucky to have such a supportive community.” relay event on Saturday, November 7, at the areAssopart of the event, riders are now seeking Papamoa Pony Club grounds. sponsors. If you are interested in showing your Tauranga RDA manager Elisha Olds says there are 40 riders competing the relay this year. “For some of our riders, this is the first time the have had the opportunity to participate in an event such as this and on grounds outside of Tauranga RDA arena. It is incredibly exciting for all of us. “Open to the public from 10am, we will have fantastic food on sale thanks to the Rapid Relief Team, an old-fashioned cake stall generously provided by our volunteers, delicious coffee, garden games and raffles. Elisha says a special thank you should go to FreshChoice Papamoa, BayWave and Farmer Auto Village who supplied the major prizes. “We have also very fortunate to have the support of so many local businesses who have donated spot

support and want to sponsor a rider, simply contact Tauranga RDA on: 544 1899 or email them on: info@taurangarda.co.nz Everyone is welcome on the day so come down, dive into a coffee, enjoy some great food and try your luck with the raffles Tauranga RDA provides interaction with horses to develop increased ability, independence and self-worth for children and adults with physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges. There are programmes for therapy riding, education riding, sport and recreation, Life Skills programmes, equine assisted growth and learning. Tauranga RDA’s four-hour relay will be held on November 7, from 10 – 2pm at the Papamoa Pony Club Reserve, 491 Papamoa Beach Road. For more information, visit: ww.taurangarda.co.nz

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More Kiwis taking to recreational boating New research highlights the changing face of recreational boating in New Zealand, with 1.7 million Kiwi adults now out on the water and using an increasingly diverse array of water craft. That’s about one in every two Kiwis (45 per cent of all adult New Zealanders) - the first increase in four years. "While for many it’s the image of a middle-aged bloke out for a spot of weekend fishing on the power boat that springs to mind, these days you’re just as likely to find younger men and women flocking t the water in other types of craft, with kayaks being the largest single type of recreational vessel now in use," says Sharyn Forsyth, chair of the Safer Boating Forum and Maritime NZ deputy director. Maritime NZ’s annual survey of recreational boaties, conducted by research firm Ipsos, shows that while most boaties (84 per cent) rate safety as important there is still work to be done to ensure all boaties keeps themselves safe. About 20 per cent still report that they wear a lifejacket never, not very often or only some of the time, and one in four report that they never, not very often or only some of the time check the marine or mountain forecast before going out on the water. "The biggest concern that the friends and family of people who go boating told us is whether they always wear lifejackets. It’s such a simple thing that you can

do to wear a lifejacket to reassure your loved ones and also to help keep yourself safe, no matter how experienced you might be,” says Sharyn.

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Saturday 24 October Archery At Graham Park

All ages & experience levels welcome. Book an introductory class at www.taurangaarchers.com

Art In The Park

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

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 Kustom Cruisers

Custom Van Show 11am-3pm & 40th Anniversary reunion 1pm-4pm at Club Mt Maunganui, Kawaka St. Ph Trev 07 304 8327

Bay Singles Social Club

Join a bunch of over 50 years young singles. Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Maureen 021 112 3307, Jonathan 572 2091

BOP Tall People Club

Women taller than 178cm and men taller than 182cm who live in BOP please join our new social club & Facebook group. Ph 0210 226 2619

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

Dragon Boating For Women

Bay Dragons Give-it-a-Go at Sulphur Pt. Fun & fitness. Ages 16+ every Mon Wed 5:30pm & Sat 7:30am. $5 per session. Txt Brooke 022 078 2308

Gate Pa Junior Tennis

Club days, Thurs 4:306pm for intermediate/ college ages. Sat 9am for 5-8 years, 10am for 9-12 years. Ph Graeme 0274 520 600 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

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm

Katikati Lions Garage Sale

8-11am at the Containers behind Caltex, Main Rd. Lounge suites, beds, electrial & 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

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Omokoroa Bowling Club

Sat & Tues 12:30-4pm, 30 Hamurana Rd, $5. Beginners & visitors welcome. Ph 021 255 6415

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. 1pm, Bellevue Park, Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

Petanque

At Club Mt Maunganui, Tues, Thurs, & Sat. Boules & help. Txt Bruce 022 309 9143

RDA 4-Hour Relay

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Tauranga RDA 3rd annual 4-Hour Relay event Sat 7th Nov, 10am-2pm, Papamoa Pony Club grounds, 491 Papamoa Beach Rd.

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

Come & enjoy tea dance, Sat 31st, Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave. 5-9pm. $5pp. BYO food, plates, cutlery, non alcoholic drinks. Ph Dawn 579 3040

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 Society Sequence

Dance, Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave, 7-10pm, $7 includes supper & raffle, warm welcome. Ph 07 218 131

Te Puke Yoga

Saturday morning yoga class. Focusing on alignment with the aid of bolsters, straps & blocks. Some experience required. Tepukeyoga@gmail.com A group of males & females 30s/40s/50s age group that meet up to dine out, participate in local events, bushwalks etc. Ph 022 012 0376

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

Sunday 25 October

1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: Jesus Sermon on the Plain, lessons for us. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537

Croquet

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

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

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

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. 9am3pm $20 bring firearms licenc

Oropi Sunday Market

18:00 18:47 19:31 20:12 20:51

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

Sun & Thurs 1:30-4pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr, Papamoa, sailing Electron radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

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

The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation. 10-11:30am followed by refreshments. 25 Junction Rd, Te Puna. Everyone welcome! https://www. facebook.com/tashichoepel.ling

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

Altrusa Tauranga

Pahoia School Hall, Esdaile Rd, 10am2pm. Art & artisan products, fresh produce, secondhand goods, car boot, food, plants, flowers, crafts & mor

Dance to reconnect. Learn authentic Argentine Tango with traditional music at Tauranga Citizens Club. Ph 0204 006 1340 or Facebook ‘Tango In Tauranga’

Papamoa Country Music Club

Chess

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

Pukehina Surf Street Party

Street party with live music, band, food trucks. Licensed event. Fundraiser for the Pukehina Surf Rescue Clubrooms Development Project. 3-9:30pm. Far end of Pukehina Pde.

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We slipped the boat last week to clean and antifoul the hull. Had to can Friday’s trip with a SE blowing quite hard. Okay on the weekend though, with the fish going hard on Saturday, in both the shallow and deeper water. Sunday was ok in the 50m but a bit slower deeper, although they did perk up a bit later in the day. There’s been a lot of krill in the water, brought in by the N. and E. winds, a good sign for the summer.

St Columba Church hall, Cherrywood. 6:45pm. $10 annual subs, $2/night. Everyone/all levels welcome. Ph Paul 576 6324

Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning

Face to Face & Online. Check out www.letslearn.co.nz for night classes, workshops, lectures, courses, clubs of all sorts. Ph 07 544 9557. Facebook: Letslearnbop

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 021 162 334

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Argentine Tango

2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699

Indoor Bowling

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 26 October

Pahoia Markets

Papamoa Lions Club Market

The 60s Up Movement of NZ (Inc) inaugural meeting. Tauranga Citizens Club, Mon 2nd Nov, 10:30am. Txt your name to Julie 021 900 709

After Suicide Support Groups

Service Org, meets 2nd Tues every month to organise service projects. Matua Bowling Club 5:45 for 6pm dinner. Ph Pam 027 253 7562

Music & good company at Gordon Spratt Reserve, 1pm. Ph Mike 027 459 7505

Also 7:30pm Tuesday. All welcome.

Fun Loving Social Seniors

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

Just a 13 minute drive from Greerton, housed in the vibrant Oropi Memorial Hall, come & browse the amazing stalls, ample parking. Something for everyone!

Papamoa Tennis Club

Bible Seminar

05:35 06:27 07:15 07:59 08:40

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Maketu Market

Bay Of Plenty Sports & Cultural Club annual event at Aquinas Collage, Pyes Pa. Free food & fun activity for all ages including bouncy castle etc. Sat & Sun

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

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

Sports Family Fun Day

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Greerton Hall Market

OCTOBER 23 FRI 24 SAT 25 MON 26 TUE 27 WED

Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com. No experience required.

1:15pm Hillier Ctr, 31 Gloucester Rd. Keep your brain active with this fascinating game. $4 including refreshments. Ph Bob 027 478 6282

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

Dutch Friendly Support Network

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

ESOL & Christian Conversation

Free English Conversation Classes, Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. 9:30-11:30am Monday & Tuesday.

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Taichi Internal Arts NZ

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

Tauranga Bird Club

Second Monday of every month join us at Matua Hall, 7:30pm for informative presentations, sales table, conviviality, bird talk & a delicious supper.

Tauranga Creative Fibre

9:30am & 2nd/4th Thursday 7pm. Join us learning new skills, knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving & felting. 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191

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 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

Tibetan Buddhist Teachings

TSOG means gathering. Txt Geshe Jamyang 022 657 8083 to RSVP. 7-8pm, 25 Junction Rd, Te Puna.

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Tuesday 27 October 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

Badminton Tauranga Morning Club

Keep fit the fun way. Join us 9am-11:30am Tues & Thurs, QE2 Youth Ctr, 71 11th Ave Tauranga. Ph Bob 027 478 6282, Melissa 027 307 6800

Beginners Exercise For Seniors

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

Bureta Garden Circle

Monthly meeting at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, 1:30pm. Visitors welcome. Ph Jenny 576 3026

Fitness Fun & Coffee

9:30-10:30am, cardio, weights, floor work, pilates & dance. St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448

Friends Of The Library

Mt Maunganui Library Book Group, 10am morning tea & book discussion. New members welcome. Just come along or ph Gail 574 3376

Fun Run & Walk

Ocean Running. 5k around Mauao base track. Enter at Mount Ocean Sports Club from 5:15pm. $6 entry, spot prizes. Ph Phil 021 383 354

Inachord Women Singers

If you like to sing & have fun, we do too. 7pm Bethlehem Community Church. 183 Moffatt Rd. Musical Director Andrew Braid. Ph Sabine 021 111 8659

Israeli Dancing

Beginners class at Gate Pa Primary School, Cameron Rd. 6:30-7:30pm. All ages welcome, no partners required. Ph Maria 544 1680/022 165 2114

Keep On Your Feet

10:30am-11:30am, Katikati Catholic Church hall, 89 Beach Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617

Ladies Service Group

Altrusa Ladies service group in Tauranga meet every 2nd & 4th Tuesday evenings. Ph Pam 027 2537562 or www.altrusa.org.nz

Merge Informal Social Connections

Meet new residents to Tauranga 1st & 3rd Tues 5-7pm at Neighbourhood, Cherrywood Shopping Centre. Email Karen at merge.tauranga@gmail.com

Mount Morning Badminton

9:30-12 Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Margaret 575 9792

Mount Runners & Walkers

Club meets Tue & Fri, 9:30am start at May St Guide Hall. All ages & levels runners & walkers welcome. Babysitters available. mtrunnersandwalkers.co.nz

Newcomers Walking Group

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

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. 9am Tues & Thurs. Bellevue Park, Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302

Otumoetai Walking Group

Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Danny 576 6480

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

Crazy about words? Meet Tauranga Citz Club, 170 13th Ave. 9:20am-12:30. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Sequence Dancing

Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, 7-9:30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3:30-6pm. Lesley 929 7295

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

WAVES Suicide Bereavement Programme

8-Week support & education group for adults to connect in a safe & friendly space. 5:30-7:30pm starting today. Ph 07 578 4480 or jeanette@ griefsupport.org.nz

Yoga For Active Seniors

Improve balance, strength & flexibility in this gentle yoga class. Tues & Thurs 11am. Just $10/class. Mount Yoga Studio. All welcome. Ph Stephanie 0204 045 4692

Yoga For All

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

Wednesday 28 October Afternoon Indoor Bowls

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

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at 10am Sylvannia Dr cul-desac, off Levers Rd

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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 500

1pm St Thomas More Church. 17 Gloucester Rd. Friendly club. $3 includes refreshments, prizes, aggregate. Ph Bob 027 478 6282

Fernland Spa Water Exercise

Gentle exercise in warm mineral water. Suitable for joint replacements,

arthritics & recovery from illness or injury. Great for strength, coordination, balance. Jennifer 571 1411

Healing Rooms

Come, experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Graced Oppshop 11th Ave & Christopher St, upstairs 1-3pm. All welcome. www.healingrooms.co.nz 021 213 8875

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Marching For Leisure

Non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & friendship. For Tauranga teams’ ph Marlene 027 342 0698

Mauao Crazy Choir

Sing with us! 6:30-8:30pm at House of Yoga, 3 Newton St. Everybody welcome, no auditions. First time free. Ph Emily 027 571 9333

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 1:30pm. Entertainer is Cherie Kidd. If transport is required please phone office prior. All Womens Section & Associate members welcome.

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

Porcelain & China Painting

Check out this enjoyable & easily learnt Art Form. Materials required are available to get you started. Ph Jan 021 663 565

Remembering the GatePa Battle

A delayed event to remember the battle: the dead, the consequences for iwi, & to offer karakia/prayers. 4pm, St Georges Anglican Church. https:// www.stgeorgesgatepa.com/

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 St Johns Church Hall Bureta Weds 2-3pm, except 1st Weds each month. Improve balance, overall wellbeing. Ph Alison 07 576 4536

Table Tennis Tauranga

Senior social mixed doubles, Memorial Hall QEYC, Wed 12:45-3pm. Club nights 7-9 Wed & Thurs. New players welcome. tabletennistauranga.com

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Waiorongomai to NS track & return via Pylons track. Grade moderate. Paula 021 215 3838

Tennis For Ladies

Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, opp Law Courts. 9-11am, games & morning tea provided. Make new friends! Ph Sandy 0210 838 5385

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

Thursday 29 October 500 Cards Club Papamoa

1pm Papamoa Sports & Recreation Ctr, 120 Parton Rd. $4 includes refreshments. Ph Bob 027 478 6282

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

Diabetes NZ Tauranga

Arataki Art Group

Drop-In 10am-12 (no appointment needed) for info, education & support for anyone living with diabetes & their families. Age Concern Building, 177a Fraser St, Tauranga. 571 3422

Interested in painting? Come & join our friendly painting group at Arataki Community Centre (behind Baywave), 9:15-11:45. All levels welcome. Ph Fran 021 136 8173

Flexercise with Fitness League

Artist Feedback Sessions

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

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Katikati Concert Band

7-9pm, Katikati Bowling Club, 8 Park Rd. All brass, wind & percussion players welcome. Ph Mick 021 217 1780

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

6:45pm Wesley Hall, 13th Ave. New members welcome. Singing exercises the brain, releases stress. Ph Bernice 576 4848, Facebook Keynotes Inc.

Let’s Play Petanque

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

Mainly Music

Music & dance for preschoolers, mums & carers. $4 per family. Morning tea provided. 9:30-10am. Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd.

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

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 30 October Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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

Catriona Fallon Concert

Stunning vocals, piano, tasty guitar, lush bass solos & full band. 30th Oct 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

Chess Tauranga

Tauranga RSA Chess Club, Greerton 5pm-7pm, casual & standard length games. Standard chess rules. Werner 548 1111 http:/www. westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Community Playgroup

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

Friday Playgroup Te Puke

Te Puke Toy Library, 7 Stock Rd 10am-12pm, gold coin entry. Affordable toy hire & memberships available. Open Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-1pm, Thurs 2.304.30pm https://tepuketl.mibase.co.nz

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

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

Print Club

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

Horoscopes ARIES: Co-operation at the workplace improves, thanks to your initiatives. Watch a tendency to take on too many rush assignments. Important correspondence may arrive - be careful in drafting your reply.

LIBRA: Home related projects demand top priority and a thorough approach. Pay attention to community happenings. Being observant may pay off in the coming weeks. An offbeat acquaintance becomes more conservative.

TAURUS: You are known as an eternal student, but this week sees you shine as teacher. Youngsters seek you out as a role model. A career “misfortune” could prove a blessing in disguise.

SCORPIO: Watch the tendency to commit yourself to too many tasks - you can’t solve all the world’s problems. In personal relationships, an annoying obstacle is removed. Ingenuity is important regarding a domestic matter.

GEMINI: Hunches are strong, particularly those related to personal relationships. A small ﬁnancial windfall may brighten the weekend. Sports events demand special caution.

SAGITTARIUS: This is a good week for stimulating conversations and intellectual activities. Personal relationships seem to be headed in the right direction, but don’t take romance for granted. Career options broaden.

CANCER: New projects are on the horizon. The key is to be discriminating and practical. An extravagant streak should be kept in check. Old friendships are highlighted.

CAPRICORN: Opportunities for earning cash or doing something you enjoy may open up. If travelling, allow for possible detours and double check your routes in advance. An offbeat invitation may arrive.

LEO: You are exceptionally clever this week and earn praise from your elders. Your sentimental streak surfaces as well and romance generally ﬂourishes. A ﬁnancial dealing requires scrupulous reviews.

AQUARIUS: Your imagination is vivid and your creative expression could lead to proﬁt. Other opportunities for earning spare cash could open up. A romantic misunderstanding clears.

VIRGO: Holiday plans require review. Be selective in choosing a travel companion. Keep copies of important papers - originals may get lost. Your love life appears on a steadier course.

PISCES: This week accents bargains and mini shopping sprees. You may ﬁnd what you have been looking for, for ages. New responsibilities at work arrive somewhat unexpectedly.

Your birthday A stubborn streak can hold you back. Making an effort to be more open-minded can this week pay off handsomely in areas of career and personal relationships. Your generosity and empathy are great strengths that continue to endear you to a tight circle of friends.

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Trees DONE has now invested in a stump grinder, two trucks, two chippers and two fourwheel drive vehicles, enabling access to most areas.

Trees DONE has four full-time staff and employs contract arborists. “We offer a large range of services and can get almost any job done, Trees DONE owner-operator Shawn Moriarty-Rae. including formative pruning of young trees, selective pruning of mature trees, orchards in the area. We also supply the local Lions reducing trees, thinning canopies, club with free firewood for fundraising. large to small dismantling of trees and For free advice and free quotations please don’t shrubs, using careful lowering systems hesitate to call Trees DONE Ltd. to minimise damage, line pruning to encourage plant growth, orchard work including avocado reduction, limb thinning, crown lifting, lowering limbs and chipping, stump grinding, maintaining trees in rental and lifestyle properties, tree planting, ringing trunks or branches for firewood and mulching,” says Trees DONE owneroperator Shawn Moriarty-Rae. “Trees DONE has a growing number of satisfied clients, currently in the hundreds, including several colleges, primary schools, golf courses and

If it’s time to brighten up your I’ll come out and have a look and tell you if it’s kitchen, now’s the perfect time worthwhile painting or not.” And if you have interior and new doors that need a to call Peter Williamson of new coat of paint, Peter can spray paint those also. For more information, give Peter a call on: Williamson Spray Painting. Peter can bring new life to your kitchen cupboards or that dark wood cabinet that just doesn’t quite match the rest of your modern furniture. “Say for example that the kitchen works for you – it’s functional but you don’t like the colour – we’ll come and change the colour for you,” says Peter. He can also paint furniture that’s looking a bit tired and make it look new and modern again. “Some people throw away furniture items like little cupboards made of timber, but you can ring me up and

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Sydenham Botanical Park is located in Otumoetai, adjacent to Brookfield Primary School. It was established by way of a trust deed by the late Frank Sydenham in 1971. The park has been developed through the efforts a committed group of volunteers and Council. The Sydenham Botanic Park Charitable Funding Trust was established in 2011 in conjunction with Tauranga City Council to primarily fundraise for the development and administration of the Sydenham Property for the purposes of providing a botanical park for the enjoyment and benefit of the citizens of Tauranga and the public generally.

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National Sales Manager ADAMA is a world leading crop protection innovator. Our comprehensive and differentiated product portfolio of more than 270 active ingredients and over 1,000 end-use products is one of the world’s largest. In New Zealand, we focus on the development and supply of innovative solutions, which support changing farming practices and the needs of New Zealand and Pacific Island growers. These include crop protection, novel agricultural technologies and complementary non-crop products. Our growth strategy demands environmental stewardship, technical leadership and significant investment in local product development. Visit www.adama.com to learn more about what we are achieving at ADAMA. Due to an internal promotion plus significant recent extension of our reach, we are now actively searching for a senior level primary industry professional to take the position of National Sales Manager, answering to our NZ based CEO. The NZ location for this role is flexible and by negotiation.

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Trustee for the Sydenham Botanic Park Funding Trust

As National Sales Manager you will lead our close knit, experienced commercial team through growth and innovative change. You will be an agribusiness leader who is interested in the impact of international events, technological advancement and consumer demand on our distributor partners, farmer and grower stakeholders. You will be comfortable developing and executing commercial and partnership strategies in conjunction with our supply partners, ensuring their continued growth and support. Having a crop protection background is not necessary to succeed in this role. We are interested in meeting you if you possess the following attributes: • An innovative and strategic mindset • An understanding of the NZ agribusiness supply chain and its stakeholders • The ability to proactively assess and respond to changing customer needs • A successful leadership and influencing profile forged in primary industry • Strong commercial acumen and financial literacy

To discuss this role in strict confidence or to request more information, please phone Deb Francis from AgRecruit on +64 21 224 5000. Otherwise, forward your expression of interest and CV via https://adr.to/3fjho by Thursday, 29 October.

The Sydenham Trust works closely with the Sydenham Botanic Park Advisory Group to facilitate the parks development. Tauranga City Council has a role in the establishment, maintenance and administration of the Park. We are looking for additional Trustees to join the Trust board. Duties would include; Completing funding applications, collaborating with the Advisory group, Tangata Whenua and Council on the development of the park. Ideally the applicant would have; • A passion for botanic parks, botany or a knowledge of exotic species. • Governance experience: an understanding of trustee duties. • A willingness to and experience in completing funding applications. • Organisational skills. • Relationship building. If you believe you have the skills to make a difference and a real contribution to Sydenham Botanical Park or if you would like more information see the Sydenham botanical park website at https://sydenhampark.wordpress.com/ If this sounds like you then please send through an expression of interest covering letter and CV showing relevant experience addressed to: Sandy Scarrow at Sandyscarrow@gmail.com Expressions of interest close Sunday 8th November 2020. Tauranga City Council, 91 Willow Street Private Bag 12022, Tauranga, Telephone 07 577 7000

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PORT OF TAURANGA

Port of Tauranga 2021 Scholarship Programmes Nga Matarae Scholarship

The Trustees of Ng˜ M˜ tarae Charitable Trust are pleased to o° er the Ng˜ M˜ tarae Scholarship Programme. The Trust is a partnership between the Port of Tauranga and Tauranga Iwi with the primary purpose to promote the wellbeing of Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour. Applicants intending to undertake study in a discipline that will beneÿt the wellbeing of the harbour and who are descendants of Tauranga Moana Iwi (Ng˜ ti Ranginui, Ng˜i Te Rangi and Ng˜ ti P˝kenga) ar e invited to apply. Turirangi Te Kani Memorial Scholarship

In recognition of the relationship with the Port of Tauranga and the respect Turirangi Te Kani held within the Tauranga community, a scholarship is o° ered within the area of the Tauranga Moana Trust Board. Applicants will have tribal a˙lia tion with Tauranga Iwi (Ng˜ ti Ranginui, Ng˜i Te Rangi and Ng˜ ti P˝kenga) and will have been resident (but allowing for schooling or university study outside the area) within the Tauranga Moana Trust Board area for the last ÿve years. Scholarships are for a period of up to three years’ tertiary education at a recognised New Zealand tertiary institute for a ÿrst degree. Continuation of the scholarship will be subject to performance criteria. Applications must be on the prescribed form accompanied by the requested details and available from www.port-tauranga.co.nz/community-and-environment /scholarships/. Applications open in November 2020 and close at midday on Monday 1 February 2021.

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RUN ON LISTINGS boat for sale

hairini

110 HAUKORE ST, Sat 8am. Household & craft items, vintage telephones & 200+ pieces of blue/white china (will sell separately).

JUST $22+gst with FREE signs & price stickers! 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

bible digest

SO IN EVERYTHING, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12

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5.2M FI-GLASS REFLEX, 90hp Johnson, electric Capstan, fish finde , sun roof, road cover, other extras. New rego & WOF. Boat in good condition. $12,000. Ph 07 575 5789

computers

COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Remote access/repairs, viruses, upgrades, hardware, tuition, advice. For a no obligation chat or quote call Anthony or Bruce on 07 576 7940 FREE ON SITE quote. We come to you. Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 0800 323 460

curriculum vitae

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

gardening

ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highl qualified. Maintenance, pruning hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/ pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

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NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic. Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www. naturaltherapiesnz.com and www.naturalpetremediesstore. com

livestock

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

lost & found

FOUND KITTENS, VARIOUS places, various colours. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Grey Male Cat, Papamoa Area, Ref: 477311. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Tortoiseshell Female Cat, Tauranga Area, Ref: 477372. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

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BRYCE DECORATING, interior & exterior painting, wallpapering. Have your powdercoated windows faded? Can be cleaned & colour restored like new! Plastic car bumpers faded? Can be restored too! Quality work. Showroom finish. Ph ayne 021 162 7052

ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered. Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 GIB STOPPING. All interior plastering undertaken, from new homes to small renovation jobs and skim-coat finishing. Ph Rick 021 934 186 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior & exterior. Quality workmanship, friendly service. Over 25 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/ Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 PLUMBING SYSTEMS LTD. Quality plumbing & drainage services. New housing, renovations, maintenance. Ph 022 654 9291

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

travel & tours

#ZEALANDIERTOURS Fri 30th Oct, A Scotch Day out, or maybe Gin is your tipple. A fun day out for tasting & learning, includes lunch & Door to Door Service. Sun 1st Nov, Discover Gold. Inside the Fence Tour at the Waihi Gold Mine includes all entry fees & lunch. Phone Zealandier Tours 07 572 4118 NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB. Join our Club today for Free to receive all our VIP Members

Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. 1. Tues 22nd-Sun 27th Dec 2020, 6 Days Christmas Stay put in Sunny Gisborne. 2. Wed 3rd-Mon 8th Feb 2021, 6 Days, Captivating Catlin’s. Free Door to Door service. Extended Tours, Day Trips, Shows & Free beautiful colour catalogue: BOOK NOW: Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@ no8tours.co.nz www.no8tours.co.nz, to view and book all our tours. TARANAKI POWERCO Garden Festival Oct 30-2 Nov. Plentyflora gerberas Nov 12. Trading Post French Bistro lunch 22 Nov. Coromandel Tour 27-28 Nov. www.tastingtours.co.nz tgatastingtours@xtra.co.nz Ph 027 522 4607

venues

WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar &

kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

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CARAVAN SITE NEEDED for sometimes-used small caravan, by a single lady pensioner. Mid Dec to mid Feb, in a secure venue. Access to shower & toilet would be great. Please phone Lyn 021 294 7104 HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED, for single, homeless pensioners left living on grass verges & parks in cars & vans. Please help people who are just like you. Please email boplynette@ gmail.com C’mon just flood my mail box!

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funeral services Make your giving go further by leaving a gift to Acorn in your Will. BAYPARK TO BAYFAIR LINK PARTIAL CLOSURE OF BAYFAIR ROUNDABOUT

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Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency wishes to advise that a partial closure of the Bayfair roundabout will be in place as follows: • From 7pm to 5am, Thursday 29 October and Sunday 1 November (nights only, two nights)

Our family helping your family

During these hours, motorists from Matapihi Road will only be able to turn left at the Bayfair roundabout and State Highway 2 northbound traffic will not be able to turn right onto Girven Road. A signposted detour will be available via the Golf Road roundabout. In the event of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances, the closures may be moved to the next suitable night(s). Waka Kotahi thanks road users and local residents for their patience.

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OUTDOOR FURNITURE

Artwood Marbella Outdoor Sofa Usually $3379 NOW $2899

OFF

Mallorca 2.5 Metre Teak Outdoor Table WAS $3599 NOW $2999

SAVE $660

Artwood Marbella Outdoor Armchair WAS $1365 NOW $1169 Built in solar LED lighting Shelta Aura Tilting Outdoor Umbrella WAS $599 NOW $499

*concrete base sold seperately

Devon Claris 3 Metre Teak Outdoor Table WAS $4099 NOW $3399

Prada Outdoor Chair WAS $479 NOW $399

Shade7 Venice 2.6m Octagonal Umbrella Large range of colours $790

Artwood Anson Square Cooee Table WAS $1935 NOW $1589

Huge savings on outdoor furniture & umbrellas ready to take home tod today!

Devon Jackson Chair WAS $769 NOW $639

Devon Pegasus Teak Outdoor Table WAS $3149 NOW $2629 Quality umbrellas built for our NZ conditions

Shelta 3.3m Cantilever. O'bravia™ Fabric. Tilt + 360° Rotation. Available in Platinum or Black 3 Year Fade Warranty. WAS $1695 NOW $1035

Shelta 2.8m Square Cantilever. O'bravia™ Fabric. Tilt + 360° Rotation. 3 Year Fade Warranty. WAS $1695 NOW $1035

Labour Weekend Sat: 10am-4pm Sun: Closed Mon: 10am-4pm