The Weekend Sun - 6 November 2020

6 November 2020, Issue 1033

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On a mission p7 21 August, 2015

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The grass is always greener on the other side.

This is not great if you live on the other side and don’t have a lawn mower.

‘Lawn poverty’ is growing out of control in many

parts of Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty but a group of volunteers is hoping to get on top of it.

Good Neighbour marketing coordinator Angela Rogers says they are looking for lawn mower donations because it is a real problem for many people.

“They have grass growing around the window sills. When it’s $60 to hire a lawn mower (service) or $350 to buy one, they just can’t do it.

“There is quite a need in the community.”

Read the full story on page 6. Photo: John Borren.

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It’s confusing but we love it Well, there’s been a fair bit going on this week and I don’t even know where to start.

The result: A $50,000 fine This is what Winston Churchill would refer to as “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma” because either you should be allowed to whip the horse or So we’ll ease into it with alcohol, The Weekend Sun Combined tobacco, firearms andCirculation sexual servicesBOP Timesnot be allowed to whip the horse.

It all gets a bit confusing. Racing types 69,062 circulationAnd the reason these of NZME things are10,162 circulation say it doesn’t hurt the horse. And the relevant at the moment is because of the whips are padded.

Melbourne Cup. What – a padded whip The Department of Internal Affairs Combined BOP Times, Katikati Advertiser that doesn’t hurt? It’s hard specifically bans all of them as prizes in and Te Puke Times circulation is p: 07 578 0030 to see the logic in that. It’s workplace sweepstake or raffle less than HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz almost as strange as It makes you wonder what sort of padded boxing paranoid boffin comes up this stuff gloves.

I mean really, how many workplace sweepstakes include a prize of cigars, Wild Turkey, shotguns and strippers?

Given there are only 24 horses in the race, those tickets must be horrendously expensive.

And this is shocking at the other end of the scale as well.

Quite Crazy politics frankly, if The Melbourne cup consenting isn’t the only thing adults want happening overseas to receive a bottle that Kiwis follow with of wine as a prize, what’s keen interest, without that got to do with the Department of having the foggiest idea of Internal Affairs? what’s going on.

Just stay out of our lives and stop At the time of writing this, the US making stupid rules. elections were undecided. They probably still will be for a while yet I suspect, for Getting the whip out the same reason we still don’t know the One jockey found out the hard way final outcome of our own election about breaking the rules during the big But I feel a lot of sympathy for ex-pats race on Tuesday. trying to defend their electoral system.

Apparently you are allowed to whip Every four years, I get onto my your horse, just not too much. favourite search engines and news Now, what on Earth is that all about? sites and figure out who is who and It turns out you are only allowed to importantly how it all works. whip a horse five times in the race, prio Without knowing this stuff fairly to the last 100 metres. You can then whack it as many times as you like as you well, watching the results flowing in i completely baffling dash for the line.

And through all of this you are usually The rather over-excited jockey Kerrin scratching your head wondering how McEvoy struck his horse Tiger Moth 13 these two people could possibly be the times before the 100 metre mark.

most competent contenders for arguably the most important job in the world.

But it is their election, not ours and you could argue it is actually a lot less strange.

In New Zealand we have essentially elected an all-powerful regime for three years. The only way we can stop our government from doing something completely crazy, is to wait three years and then vote them out again.

Fortunately, we don’t tend to elect extreme people but it’s not ideal if Jacinda picks up Kim Jong-un’s autobiography and finds it a good read.

In the US, the president still needs a bunch of things to fall into line before they can do much of anything.

However, what we need to remember is that it isn’t our country and they can elect who they like.

Mo’ time

Now, last week, a clean-shaven group of us at Sun Media decided to grow moustaches to raise money for men’s health – both the physical and the mental kind.

We have lots of whiskers and cool names like Choppa and the Furminator, but very little cold, hard cash.

We are a free news service, so usually we don’t ask readers for money but if you did want to help the cause then search for ‘The Sun Mo Stars’ team on the official: nz.movember.com site and give dollar to a very worthy cause.

And, just a warning, if you don’t want to see how our moustaches are progressing then don’t turn to page 24.

It’s very disturbing. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Fact: Horse racing as a professional sport in the UK can be traced back to the 12th Century after the English knights returned from the Crusades with Arab horses. These horses were bred with English horses to produce the Thoroughbred horse. Source: Equine World UK.

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Tauranga mayor battling prostate cancer Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell has announced he’s taking leave to focus on his recovery.

Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

In a post on his Facebook page, Powell says he will be taking leave following an operation in late November.

“I’m going to be at work for the next three weeks pre an operation in late November, then disappear for a while and, post-surgery, get physically and mentally fit.

Powell will be taking leave from his role from November 20 and will undergo surgery to address recently-diagnosed prostate cancer.

In the post, Powell says this has made him stop, listen and remember what is truly important.

“As the saying goes: ‘Man plans; God laughs’.

“The plans I had didn’t include cancer, surgery and a fight back to good health “I appreciate some people are not sure what to do at times like this. Some want to reach out, some like to offer help and give advice, some are afraid they will say the wrong thing. My suggestion is just do whatever makes you feel best.

“I won’t be responding to much just now and I ask for your patience and understanding. I also ask that you give my family space and show them kindness as we work though this together.

“I’m positively focused on my present circumstances being exactly that - a moment in time, not an end state in and of itself. As Buddha said: ‘The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles just live in the present’.

“Thanks for all your support during 2020 - it’s been a tough year for many and I’m very proud of how many of us have worked well together for the future of Tauranga.”

Subject to the success of the procedure and a positive recovery pathway, Powell intends to resume his duties as early as possible in 2021.

“During my absence, I will be asking Deputy Mayor Tina Salisbury to take over my responsibilities.

“I know she will have the support of councillors, the chief executive and the executive team, and I have every confidence that she will fulfil thos responsibilities admirably.

“Although only recently promoted to the role, Tina has already earned the respect of many stakeholders, organisations and individuals across our community.”

It is quite a step up for Salisbury, having only come onto council for the first time late last year.

“As Deputy Mayor, Tina has been actively involved in my schedule of meetings, consultations and strategic planning, so it will be an easy transition for her to assume the Mayoralty in an acting capacity.

“I have no doubt that the relationships and progress we are making for the city will continue, without losing any momentum.

“I remain fully committed to my role through until my leave period commences and look forward to taking up the reins again as quickly as possible next year, and to participating in the preparation of a progressive and transformational 2021-31 longterm plan, which will set the foundations for our city’s future.”

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By-election dates

Key dates have been announced for next year’s Tauranga City Council by-election.

The by-election is being held in the city’s Otumoetai/Pyes Pa ward to find a replacement fo former councillor Jako Abrie, who resigned earlier this month.

The first important date is November 24, whe nominations will open for candidates, and the people of Otumoetai/Pyes Pa will be encouraged to enrol to vote.

Election Day is expected to be on February 17, with results expected on February 20.

House price high

A 13-year record average asking price is being recorded in six North Island regions, with Auckland prices remaining above $1 million.

Vendor expectations remained high in October with real-time data from realestate.co.nz showing all-time average asking price highs in six regions, including the Bay of Plenty.

Year on year, the national average asking price also increased by 12.4 per cent to $772,288.

Topping the leader board in October was Auckland where the average asking price was $1,015,383.

Auckland also saw the biggest increase (36.8 per cent) in new listings coming onto the market of all regions.

Gary proudly displaying the spoils of his nightly lootings. Photo: John Borren

A moggie with a penchant for shoes and socks has more misdemeanors on his record than a lot of human criminals.

Most nights Gary sneaks around his Bellevue neighbourhood in search of clothes and footwear to bring home as a prize for his family.

Some of his latest thefts include a pair of kids’ batman slippers, lots of black socks, a hat and a child’s singlet.

When he brought home a kid’s Nike trainer it was the last straw for his owner Marcia Martin.

She says the child who is missing their shoe probably got in trouble for losing it, but Gary’s the culprit.

Having recently moved to Ngatai Road, Marcia took to Facebook to try and reunite people with their belongings. Her post got a lot of attention and laughs but failed to

return items to where they came from, so she reached out to The Weekend Sun. They moved from Vale Street in Otumoetai about three months ago and in the past month the ginger tom has started up his thieving ways again.

“He’s definitely got more productive with his stuff, because it used to be just socks, but it’s shoes now and slippers.”

Most of the footwear is children’s because it’s lighter to carry but there have been adult shoes in the past, says Marcia.

The 13-year-old cat has been dabbling in theft for most of his life but will go through phases and have bursts of activity.

He took 19 black socks in the space of two weeks back at their old home, says Marcia’s husband Larry.

Marcia thinks the clothes and socks come from A-frame washing lines and the rest are items people leave outside.

“He had a fetish on toys, but we knew where they came from in our last place, so

Speed limit changes

Tauranga City Council is seeking to change the speed limits on a number of local roads and near some of the city’s schools, and is asking the community for feedback.

The proposed changes are to sections of Ohauiti Road, Welcome Bay Road, Kaitemako Road, Oropi Road, Pyes Pa Road, Parton Road, Tara Road, Domain Road, Maranui Street and Papamoa Beach Road, and Totara Street.

Murder accused

A man accused of fatally stabbing another man in the Bay of Plenty will remain behind bars until his next court appearance.

Dallas Fraser Tihini Hohua, 57, appeared in Whakatane District Court this week facing one count of murder.

He was arrested on Monday afterpolice investigated the death of a man in Whakatane.

The victim, Lani Paul, died after being taken to Whakatane Hospital with stab wounds on October 24.

During Tuesday’s court appearance, Hohua was remanded in custody by consent.

He will appear in the High Court at Tauranga on November 25.

SunLive Comment of the Week ‘Bi election’ posted by dumbkof2 on the story ‘Tauranga Council by-election dates announced’.

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we just used to take them back.

“But we’ve had towels, we’ve had reading glasses, a wallet, it had nothing in it thank God, but he must be an opportunist at night and just [take] whatever’s lying around.”

Gary never brings home dead animals, just people’s possessions and he proclaims loudly when he drags something through the cat door, says Marcia. He also takes a break when it’s raining.

The feline’s antics will soon be immortalised in print. Marcia and two of her colleagues at Tauranga Special School plan to write a children’s book during the Christmas holidays.

Marcia and Larry would hate to see anyone hurt Gary if they caught him in the act and their main concern is giving the items back.

If people from Ngatai Road are missing items they can email Marcia on: m8mmartin@gmail.com Alisha Evans

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Otumoetai Primary rights the wrongs from 1939 when Maori students were removed to be placed in the Bethlehem Native School. Merewhiua Bennett (front) was one of those students. Photo: John Borren.

Facing up to history The principal of Otumoetai Primary School, Zara McIndoe, last week made a formal public apology to Ngai Tamarawaho for the enforced removal of 42 of their tamariki from the school 80 years ago.

Guests at last Friday’s event included kuia Merewhiua Bennett who was a pupil at Otumoetai Primary School in the late 1930s.

The apology was made during a formal powhiri and assembly held as part of the school’s 125th anniversary celebration.

After finding out about that part of the school’s history only 18 months ago, it was quite a privilege to be part of the apology process, Zara says.

“It was quite an emotional day but it was really well-received and I think the hapu were very thankful that finally, 82 years later, an apology was forthcoming.”

Otumoetai school staff and board members, along with representatives from the Ministry of Education, visited Huria Marae several weeks ago to offer a more personal apology to two of the surviving pupils, Merewhiua Bennett and Heeni Goldsmith.

The removal of the children came about in 1939 after the Otumoetai school committee of the time successfully asked the Department of Education to

make the school European-only.

Forty-two Ngai Tamarawaho children, ranging in age from six to 13 years, were then enrolled at Bethlehem Native School.

This left just 35 European children on the Otumoetai primary school roll, says current deputy Principal Marcus Hughes.

“A petition from Pakeha parents was sent to the Otumoetai School Committee in April 1938 asking that all Maori children from Otumoetai Primary School be moved to Bethlehem Native School.”

No parents from the Huria or Te Reti communities were members of the school committee.

“Obviously, the removal of hapu children from Otumoetai School in 1939 is widely remembered within the hapu,” Marcus says.

“It is clear to us that if we are to learn anything from the wrongdoings of the past the first step forward is to apologise.

“To teach our people well, we need not be afraid to expose the truth of our history and to also show that it is never too late to say sorry.”

The school’s 125th birthday celebration included sporting events, the opening of a stage, and the unveiling of a mural by local artist Stu McDonald.

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Trimming the costs FREE FARM KIT • BULL BARS • DOG MAT • TOW HITCH • ATV BOX

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Good neighbour has grown to include 500 volunteers and 13 staff over the last few years, concentrating on practical projects and food rescue.

They will also take in older lawn mowers which are inspected by sponsor Action Equipment, and then sent off to the maintenance team with all the necessary parts to fix them Every lawn mower will come with a petrol can and a set of ear muffs and they are seeking donations to help fund that.

“Help us to get people the tools they need to take pride in their properties and lend their lawn mowers around their neighbours too.

“One lawn mower will help much more than one property.”

All three Action Equipment branches are agents for the lawn mower initiative so people can drop them off to 15 Glasgow St in Tauranga, 108 Main Rd Katikati or 271 Jellicoe St in Te Puke.

Once volunteers have prepared the lawn mowers they will send referral forms out to Good Neighbour’s 70 recipient charities and organisations which will be able to refer the clients they wish to be considered.

The lawn mowers will be delivered in time Daniel Hutchinson for Christmas.

It is also running a similar programme with bicycles. “We have no idea of the level of poverty in Tauranga… it’s outrageous.

“These guys can’t afford bikes and lawn mowers.”

It has run a lawn mower lending service for the past two years but for many people it is simply not practical to pick them up and drop them off.

“Over the years we have developed a relationship with families and now we would like to lift the burden of having to borrow one or hire one or trying to buy one as it’s simply something they can’t afford to do.”

Angela is hoping there are plenty of people out there with lawn mowers they no longer need, either because they have moved to a smaller place or they hire someone to do it. Line trimmers and other garden equipment are also welcome.

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Invitation to tour Tauranga’s medical aid ship

Tauranga’s very own medical aid ship welcomes locals on board for a free tour this weekend and next before it begins delivering desperately-needed health care to remote Pacific Island villages.

“We had planned to host three open days on the ship back in March but had to cancel the third day due to lockdown,” says YWAM Ships Aotearoa managing director Marty Emmett.

The M/V YWAM KOHA is a 48-metre former cargo vessel that was given to Christian humanitarian organisation YWAM Ships Aotearoa - Youth With A Mission- in March 2019. Thanks to generous donations from Bay of Plenty churches, businesses and individuals, she is set to sail in April 2021.

Marty says many volunteers have worked on the vessel since late January to help prepare it to serve as a medical aid ship. Professionals such as engineers, electricians and qualified skippers have donated more than $1 million worth of services and over $500,000 has been raised in cash. But a further $350,000 is needed by March 2021 before the ship can deploy.

Medical and dental volunteers are also needed because many of those who signed up pre-Covid are from overseas, Marty says.

“Most still want to serve in 2021 but what’s unknown is whether they can travel into the Pacific. We are assuming that this will not be possible next year, and as such we are working on recruiting from just New Zealand and the Pacific.

Assuming finances are in place and border and travel restrictions have been eased, YWAM Ships hopes to initially send the ship to the Solomon Islands.

Discussions are also underway with Vanuatu’s government.

Marty says delays caused by Covid have been a blessing in disguise.

“It has allowed us to move work on the ship that was scheduled to be undertaken over the next two to four years into this year. By the time the ship deploys in 2021, she will be set up to serve safely and at maximum capacity for the next decade.”

Two shipping containers stowed on YWAM KOHA’s deck have now been converted into mobile dental clinics while a third – donated by Tauranga’s Lifezone Church – is in the early stages of being refurbished into an ophthalmology container thanks to an offer from another local couple.

“This will enable us to conduct cataract surgeries on the ship which is a huge need in the isolated regions of the Pacific,” says Marty “Most of the work we do is in the villages themselves. We anchor close to shore and can then provide primary health care, such as vaccinations, oral health checks, eye examinations, and follow-on surgeries if required.

“The Pacific Islands are the most geographically challenging islands on planet Earth. The vast majority have no airstrips and no bridges connecting them so the only way to reach them is via ship.” The plan is to spend about seven months a year serving in the Pacific and then return to New Zealand. The ship is currently berthed at Vessel Works beside Tauranga Harbour Bridge and people can visit this weekend and next, 1pm-4pm, by heading to 6 Den Place.

The YWAM KOHA is berthed next to the Tauranga Harbour Bridge. Photo: John Borren.

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Big event bucks the trend The 2021 edition of the Tauranga Half Triathlon and Mount Festival is shaping to be the strongest in its 32 year history, with record entries being received for the events which take place at Mount Maunganui on Saturday, January 23.

While Covid-19 has led to cancellation of many events

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in 2020, the Mount Festival is bucking the trend, and receiving strong entries for all the multi-sport events on the festival programme.

The 2021 Mount Festival has four key events, which will transform Mount Maunganui into a multi-sport mecca on January 23.

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Council currently provides land for some early childhood education facilities and playcentres. Some have long term leases and have been operating for many years. Council decided some years ago that there should be no new facilities for early childhood education facilities on council land.

With only hours to go until campaigning has to cease, Christopher is taking the opportunity to set up his table next to the Tauranga City Council recycle rubbish bins at Te Papa o Ngā Manu Porotakataka.

One of the questions asked was: ‘can people do this?’ Can anyone set up a stand in a public place?

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Should tour operators, boot camps and fitness classes currently require a licence or make a payment to set up in a public space? What about businesses like a coffee cart, scooter and kayak hire or surfing lessons? Can buskers set up anywhere and start playing music? What role should council play in providing community gardens?

Like in any other growing city, there are many different events and activities that can be held on public land. These range from large music concerts and national/international multisport events to community markets and family fun days.

Sometimes, event holders want to book the same public space at the same time – especially during the busy summer season. People often wish to honour the memory of a loved one by donating memorial seats, picnic tables, planting a tree or scattering ashes in public spaces. Tauranga is a fast growing city and many of our most popular reserves are already at

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How public spaces are used and to ensure everyone has fair access to Tauranga’s recreational spaces and how they wish to use parks, reserves and stormwater reserves has been the subject of community feedback to Tauranga City Council.

Public submissions closed on October 23 and council staff are now evaluating those.

“More than 500 residents and community groups have shared their thoughts on how they wish to use Tauranga’s parks, reserves and stormwater reserves in the future,” says a Council spokesperson.

“We’ve received feedback through an online survey, emails and phone calls.

“We’re now in the progress of analysing the feedback received that will help us shape the fair access to our places and spaces in the future.

“We will present issues and options in early 2021 and the community will then be able to share their views on the draft policy too.”

This is a staged process, with further policies dealing with the use of council land coming up for review. Council will provide further information and ask the community for feedback on those in the next year.

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Hot property comes up for sale For the first time in nearly 30 years a popular Bay of Plenty business which taps into the region’s unique underground natural geothermal water resource, along with its associated land and buildings, is on the market for sale.

Set on a 2.15ha native bush clad site, Fernland Spa is a well-established recreational operation offering a range of thermal mineral pools, picnic and function areas, a small camping

ground, additional visitor accommodation and a manager’s dwelling.

The freehold property lies on the eastern side of Cambridge Road in the established Tauranga suburb of Bethlehem Heights.

Having first opened to the publi in the mid-1970s, Fernland Spa has been in the same family ownership since 1989.

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Piers Zajac-Wiggett and Walter Naera decided that Lime scooters were the perfect conveyance to go to an after-work celebration last Friday in downtown Tauranga.

“It’s my last day at the Electoral Commission and I’m moving on to a new role,” says Piers.

“We’re just heading out for an end-of-session celebration.”

“And we’re not driving,” says Walter.

“We’re riding scooters. We’re just finishing work and heading out there now.”

“Going to the Barrel Room,” says Piers.

“A short ride.”

“Then we’re getting picked up,” says Walter.

“Got to be responsible.”

On Thursday, October 29, Lime scooters appeared on streets around Tauranga.

They have been released on a trial basis as Tauranga City Council looks to provide different transport solutions for getting around the city.

Hot topic for debate

Lime scooters have been a debate subject on social media, with many people not in favour of them due to safety reasons.

In a statement released earlier this month, council says it believes micro-mobility platforms like Lime scooters are an attractive option for some in the city.

The scooters will be able to be ridden all over Tauranga. However, geofencing technology will automatically reduce speeds in certain areas to make it safer for users and pedestrians.

Speeds will be limited to 15km per hour in the city centre, Greerton Village, and downtown Mount Maunganui.

The scooters will not be able to be ridden on Mauao trails, cemeteries or on unsealed paths in council parks and reserves.

Piers says he hasn’t ridden many scooters before,

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“I’ve ridden them in Christchurch,” says Walter.

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Step up for Refuge Tauranga Women’s Refuge grants and funding officer Andrea McKeown

Tauranga Women’s Refuge is looking for supporters to ‘step up’ this November and December to help raise crucial funds to assist them in continuing the critical work they do in the Tauranga community.

The refuge will be holding the Step Up for Tauranga Women’s Refuge Virtual Challenge and the public are invited to sign up on the website as an individual or a team of friends, family and/or colleagues.

“It is free to join and free to sign up a team. You can get active with your mates, challenge yourselves and compete against your fellow club members, neighbours or work buddies,” says a Tauranga Women’s Refuge spokesperson.

“In New Zealand there is an incident of domestic violence being investigated by the police every fiv minutes with around 24 adults and nine children being killed every year as a result of family violence.

“We support women and children in our local community to escape from situations of domestic abuse.”

Tauranga Women’s Refuge offers a crisis line, safe temporary residential housing, advice, counselling and community support.

“This [fundraiser event] is a chance to look after your own health and well-being, reconnect as a team, stay active and increase your productivity. Contribute to your team’s kilometre total at home, a loop of Mauao, a lap of the garden or organise a lunch time run/walk with your team to up your distances.”

The refuge says that “the beauty of the event is that you decide when and how you complete your challenge”.

“We need your help to support this kaupapa and your local community refuge, by joining our Step Up for Tauranga Women’s Refuge event and helping us raise money for women and children using our locally based services,” says Tauranga Women’s Refuge grants and funding officer Andrea McKeown. “Your suppor will ensure we are able to keep offering these services and supporting our local community, helping to make Tauranga Moana a safer place for families at risk.”

The virtual fundraiser will run from November 10 to December 10.

Website to sign up is at: twr.raiseit.co.nz

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Young entrepreneurs show their stuff The entrepreneurial spirit in the next generation of business leaders is flourishing with sustainable product and practices being developed, thanks in part to the impact of Covid-19.

High school students from across the Bay of Plenty have been

working hard to develop a successful business as part of this year’s Young Enterprise Scheme.

Toi Ohomai is a key sponsor of this event, with regional final being held in both Tauranga and Rotorua recently.

Zespri welcomes MV Kowhai The New Zealand kiwifruit industry will be boosted by three specialised reefer vessels following significant investment by operator Fresh Carriers, underpinned by their confidence in the kiwifruit industry and their longstanding relationship with Zespri.

The first of three vessels, MV Kowhai, arrived at the Port of Tauranga last week to begin loading 4219 tonnes of Zespri kiwifruit ahead of its maiden kiwifruit voyage bound for Japan.

“Zespri is committed to building lasting relationships with our partners around the world and the New Zealand kiwifruit industry has benefitted immensely from the partnership we’ve forged with Fresh Carriers and their New Zealand-based agents Oceanic Navigation over the last 30 years,” says Zespri’s chief global supply officer Alastair Hulbert “Safely and quickly transporting

our fruit to market is critical, and our charter vessel programme has been a significant element of our industry’s success including the service that Fresh Carriers provides to our North Asian ports, and also in response to the outbreak of Covid-19 this year.

“We’re really proud to see this level of investment in new vessels which highlights the confidence and commitment we both share not only in the future of our partnership, but in the growth potential of the kiwifruit industry, and we’re looking forward to seeing the ship deliver our fruit to even more consumers in the years ahead,” says Alastair.

In recognition of the fact kiwifruit would be the main cargo transported, Fresh Carriers provided the kiwifruit industry with the opportunity to name the three new ships. Former grower Lynda Hawes’ suggestion of Kowhai was selected, symbolising

the golden kiwifruit that continues to strengthen the bond between New Zealand and Japan, with the remaining two ships to be named Kakariki (Green) and Whero (Red), ensuring a full spread of Zespri’s portfolio of golden, green and red kiwifruit.

“Each year Fresh Carriers transports around 190,000 tonnes of kiwifruit from New Zealand, and we’re pleased to deliver the first of our three brand new vessels that will ship fruit to some of Zespri’s top Asian markets,” says oceanic navigation director Bruce Nisbet.

With global operating revenue of NZ$3.36 billion in 2019/20, Zespri is one of the world’s most successful horticulture marketing companies and the Zespri brand is recognised as the world leader in premium quality kiwifruit.

MV Kowhai departed the Port of Tauranga for Tokyo and Kobe last Saturday, marking Zespri’s second-to-last charter reefer vessel this season.

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Struggling with too much of a good thing The pandemic this year has caused many to reconsider their view on the world.

Such a large event is so different from anything that has happened before which makes it very hard to predict what the future will look like. Reliability of traditional forecasting methods is poor, and we have some big challenges.

Growth of our region is an excellent example of this – a few months ago we were thinking the pandemic would give us a breather from high population growth.

The reality is very different.

In the year to June we remained the fastest growing region in New Zealand, with a combined Western BOP population of 208,000 Tauranga is 151,000 of this.

Western BOP had a population of around 175,000 five years ago This growth translates to around 13,000 more houses in the region. The rate of

growth since 2015 has been 3.5 per cent, understanding a level of growth development strategy, and transport are a step in the right direction. per year, well above the New Zealand that is sustainable, and planning for planning through the Western This will hopefully help bring growth of two per cent. These figures ar infrastructure accordingly.

BOP Transport System plan, government investment to the table staggering and due largely to migration to Recent moves around urban provide a solid investment plan and alongside a strong local response. the area (80-85 per cent) and country.

Lack of affordable housing and the uncertainty around the pandemic hasn’t dampened enthusiasm for people to move to this area in recent times.

This level of growth has been too high to cope with; we see that in traffi congestion, high house prices and urban sprawl. To reduce the negative effects of such strong population growth requires extensive planning, substantial resources and knowledge of the future. Past forecasts have been too conservative.

Growth isn’t necessarily bad. It brings opportunities for the community and provides more certainty for investment.

The issue is the rate of growth.

High growth is a source of frustration for some in the community. We must recognise that the way out of that is not to stop growth altogether.

Councils are required by the government to have land supply available for growth and limiting housing supply would simply cause prices to go up.

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While we can’t tell you much about the movie at this point, Murray can say that for most of the filming the 1914 car was left in second gear to make life easier for the actor driving it.

Along with the ‘celebrity’ Dodge, the BOP Car Club will have a large collection of other vintage, veteran

and classic vehicles on display including a 1969 Mirage Formula Ford, one of the oldest still being raced in New Zealand.

The day will include a swap meet, vintage car rides for the public, and a supercar simulator for visitors who want to test their driving skills on the famous Bathurst track.

Club captain Kaaren Smylie says hot food, drinks, and ice creams will be available along with a free bouncy castle and mini-car rides to keep the kids entertained.

The BOP Vintage Car Club has about 400 members and you don’t need to own a club-eligible vehicle to become a member.

The family day will be held at the club’s Cliff Road, Tauranga, premises from 8am-2pm.

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Number of Bay of At 63, Paulette Abraham never imagined she would have a stroke, but a year on she’s still feeling the effects.

On August 16, 2019, Paulette and her husband Lincoln were in Auckland when she felt dizzy and collapsed, so they called an ambulance.

It wasn’t until a few hours later in the hospital that they realised she was having a stroke, says Lincoln.

He says there was some weird stuff happening where she felt like she was floating or had tipped upside down.

Being from Maketu, Paulette was transferred to Tauranga Hospital, when she was well enough, and she stayed there until the end of October that year.

She is weaker on her right side, walks with a stick and her voice has changed.

It is now high and raspy.

She also experiences pain in different parts Paulette and Lincoln Abraham have adapted to a new way of her body, including headaches and the of living after her stroke. Photos: John Borren. feeling of a pin prick behind her eye.

“You’re seeing someone who is pretty fit “They said I can do it probably in another couple and strong and then it’s just basically going down to of years, but we’ll see what happens.” someone who needs a lot of help and it’s ongoing,” Paulette is one of the increasing number of people says Lincoln. under 65 who have had strokes.

Paulette says the most frustrating thing is the time Nationally, about 9000 people a year have a stroke it takes her to do things, doing the washing can take and in the Midland region about a third of stroke all day now. patients are under 65, according to the Stroke “What used to be so easy, is just a bloody chore.”

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She also misses dragon boating which she had Tauranga Hospital Health in Aging head of done since 1993 and went overseas to compete department Dr Mohana Maddula, says a few years multiple times. ago they wouldn’t have seen many younger people “I was pretty active. To just suddenly not even be having strokes but now they see quite a lot. able to get into the boat, it’s a biggie for me.

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Plenty every year and that number is projected to increase by 43 per cent by 2028, he says.

Mohana says this is mainly driven by an ageing population but the increasing trend of middle-aged people having a stroke could be due to more people living with cardiovascular risk factors, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol.

Tauranga Hospital consultant stroke physician Dr Mohana Maddula.

Lifestyle factors like smoking, excessive drinking, lack of exercise, raised body mass index and poor sleep can also increase people’s risk of stroke, he says.

“Those things you can do something about, so those are what we would call our modifiable risk factors.

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“Prevention is key, if we can prevent strokes that will be ideal.”

Stroke Foundation Midland Region general manager Cee Kay says the projected numbers are quite scary so education is important.

“We all need to find ways of getting the message out there and helping people to perhaps change behaviours or look at their lifestyle.”

Mohana says starting education early at school or college and tailoring it to different groups and ages is important.

“It needs to start early because by the time people get to their middle age, they may have spent 20 or 30 years doing things like smoking or drugs and things that could increase the risk.”

If someone has a stroke it’s imperative they identify their symptoms early and get to hospital quickly for treatment because this could limit the extent of brain injury and reduce the disability that people might be left with, says Mohana.

Typical symptoms are drooping of the face, an arm becoming limp or powerless, speech difficulty and more unusual symptoms can be collapsing or not being able to walk properly, he says.

If anyone suspects they are experiencing stroke symptoms or sees someone that might be they need to call 111 immediately.

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Hundreds farewell Craig Beauchamp It was standing room only at the Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club on Wednesday as hundreds of people gathered to honour the life of Craig Beauchamp.

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To improve safety in our city, we’re proposing speed limit changes to a number of local roads and near some schools.

As our city has grown, some of the higher speed limits that are in place are no longer appropriate with the higher density of housing, vehicle volumes and the mix of cyclists and pedestrians using the streets.

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Craig, who owned and operated Bay Crane Services, was well-known for his love of motorcycles, his work as a skilled crane operator and for being a hard worker and friend to many.

Father of two, sadly, Craig passed away on October 29 at age 56, after a long battle with cancer.

Friends and family spoke at Craig’s funeral of his carefree, generous easy-going nature which drew a lot of people towards him. Known as Sleepy, Beachy and by other nicknames, Craig’s sense of humour, his fearlessness and his love

of adventure, travel and story-telling reminded one friend of a Barry Crump type of character.

Born in Taumarunui, Craig and his family moved to Mount Maunganui in 1974, where he attended Mount Primary and later Otumoetai College.

He worked for Todd & Pollock, spent time travelling overseas, raised his family on a block of land at Pahoia, and grew a respected business as a crane operator.

“He shared his talents, gifts and abilities so generously with those around him,” says funeral celebrant Fergus Keith. “His smile, his joy, his love of life surrounded him wherever he went.

“Our life has been made better because Craig has been part Craig Beauchamp. of it.”

‘Humbled and honoured’ at re-election Despite being nearly at the end of 2020, we are just starting a brand-new Parliamentary term.

I am humbled and honoured to have been re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Bay of Plenty in New Zealand’s 53rd Parliament and I am grateful for the support given to me locally.

While the election result did not go the way many of us hoped, one thing that will not change is my determination to be the best advocate for the Bay of Plenty I can be in Parliament.

This region needs investment to match our growth and I will be pushing the Government for the

funding needed.

It’s been a year of challenges for many of us and Covid-19 continues to affect New Zealanders in their jobs, businesses and relationships.

Numerous constituents have shared their concerns with me and, while it’s awful to hear about their sad experiences, the fact that we are talking about struggles publicly is heartening and I believe will help us as a community to find the solutions so many people need.

I look forward to seeing you out and about and, as always, my team and I remain available to assist constituents with their queries and concerns.

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First time for Shane Walker at festival

Climbing some of the walls in downtown Tauranga are stunning art works of native trees, birds and insects.

A cheeky crab in Grey St and New Zealand native bush scenes at the Devonport Rd pop up park and on the corner of Durham St and Wharf St are all the work of artist Shane Walker, who will be exhibiting at the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival for the first time this year.

Publicly known for his large murals, Shane has secured commissions from councils, businesses and groups keen to see art around them.

“I painted a motel in Waihi Beach. The council saw it and were putting in a new toilet block, so that’s how it started.”

Recently he’s been working on a mural in the Talisman pub in Katikati.

A self-taught multidisciplined artist, Shane has been freelancing full-time since 2016. He paints across a wide range of styles and subjects, from mural art and portraiture, to realism and Kiwiana.

His work is strongly influenced by New Zealand’s idyllic scenery and world-famous beaches.

Shane has painted overseas and last year took out the International Mural Fest at Sheffield, Tasmania.

At the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival Shane will be showing his fine art and some reproductions of his work. “I’ve done markets in the past so will do some sort of market set up and have some paintings as well.” Shane is looking forward to meeting art lovers at Bloom in the Bay at Tauranga racecourse and is available for commissions.

The Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival runs from November 19-22. Access to Bloom in the Bay is free with a festival pass, or $5 entry fee at the gate. Kids under 14 get free entry.

Get your tickets now from the 2020 Garden & Art Trail sponsor Palmers Bethlehem, or online at: www. eventfinda.co.nz or: www.gardenandartfestival.co.nz.

Tickets also available at Tauranga i-SITE, Decor Garden World, Pacifica Home and Garden Store, Te Puke Florists and Katikati Information Centre.

The Weekend Sun has two double one-day passes to the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival for two lucky readers who can tell us where Shane Walker is looking forward to meeting art lovers.

Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, November 10.

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Cyclists gather to celebrate the completion of a section of cycleway that completes a path between Papamoa and Paengaroa. Photo: Jenny Whitcombe.

A cycling ‘paradise’ At the end of Te Okuroa Drive, the Tauranga City Council’s new storm water wetlands have just been completed.

And the cyclists are celebrating.

The project includes six hectares of lakes, streams and channels encircled by an all-weather maintenance track which connects to the Kaituna toll road bridge with its built in cycleway.

Over the bridge are off road trails and quiet roads to enjoy biking to the river mouth, Maketu and Paengaroa.

Cyclists held their own ‘pop-up’ ceremony last Saturday to thank councillors for the important Papamoa - Paengaroa biking link.

“And tell them we are hungry for more,” says one of the cyclists Chris Ingram.

“Thank you councillors but please build us more.”

Chris says cycling is the ‘new cool activity’ and

e-bikes make it easy for everyone to keep up, even with headwinds and hills, no matter if you are eight or 80.

“Papamoa is as flat as a pancake so a pedalling paradise, also having the safe and tranquil Green Belt.

“We’re also thinking of the explosion of bikers since Covid and the certainty of many thousands more.”

Chris says Te Tumu township, in Papamoa East, will house 25,000 people eventually and half of those people will be riding bikes for commuting or enjoyment.

“Tourism is front of mind and we know this multi day ride from Omokoroa to Paengaroa, Okere Falls, eventually to Rotorua will bring in tourist dollars for our hospitality services.

“With attractive lakes, rivers, estuaries and the ocean to pass by our ‘BOP Coastal Bike Trail’ will be a winner.”

“And tell them we are hungry for more,”

A cycleway before its time and a road late Five years ago, the Tauranga Eastern Link opened; boasting a 10km long, $600,000 cycleway between Paengaroa and Papamoa.

However, the cycleway ended at a farm fence over a kilometre from Papamoa, which was a bit of a downer for anyone wanting to ride to the beach!

It was criticised at the time, but it was cost-effective, forward planning. Putting the cycleway in at the same time as the road saved money. Now recreational cyclists can rejoice; the cycleway has just been connected so you can ride from Tauranga to Okere Falls via Paengaroa or at least do the route, in reverse, downhill!

The cycleway was completed as part of the stormwater works for the Papamoa East Interchange which is now scheduled to start in 2022. Unlike the

cycleway, this important piece of infrastructure wasn’t built at the same time as the Tauranga Eastern Link and has been criticised by locals ever since.

The interchange, connecting roads and stormwater works is estimated to cost $40m and are Tauranga City Council’s responsibility. We tried to get NZTA to consider allowing a roundabout in the interim, but they weren’t having a bar of anything that’d slow traffic on the new motorway.

We asked about a left in/left out road but again they wouldn’t allow anything other than a fully grade-separated interchange.

In 2018, NZTA announced that when the interchange is built it would be tolled.

I’ll be pushing against this because if ratepayers are paying for the infrastructure, they shouldn’t have to pay for it twice through a toll.

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Working out the rules Rubbish system is a ‘disincentive’

Under the Local Electoral Act 2001 some Maori would be allowed to vote for the Maori ward councillor(s), some would be disqualified from voting for the Maori ward councillor(s) and the Maori ward councillor(s) could be non-Maori.

The Act provides that only Maori on the Maori electoral roll (and who are eligible to vote in the Tauranga City Council elections) are eligible to vote for councillors for the Maori ward. Maori on the general electoral roll may not vote for councillors for the Maori ward. In addition, Maori on the Maori electoral roll would not be eligible to vote for candidates who stand for their suburb- ward. For example, if a Maori on the Maori electoral roll resided in Papamoa, he or she would not be eligible to vote for the Papamoa ward councillors.

Read the petition [The Weekend Sun, October 30, page 18]. For the 2022 local body elections, the existing councillors have to decide, before August 31, 2021, whether there will be councillors at large and/or councillors of wards and the number of councillors at large or in each ward.

There must be a minimum of six councillors or a maximum of 30 councillors (including the mayor).

M Capamagian, Bethlehem.

The council’s decision to leave a Pay As You Throw option out of the new kerbside collection scheme will have harmful longterm effects on our community.

The council has flippantly said that ‘most’ people will be better off. That’s just another Council half-truth.

Judging by 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’t 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 much for public consultation!

Within the next week or so a request will be made to the council to call a referendum to find out if 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 wellbeing of the community.

B Scott Papamoa Beach

Put it to the vote

After reading many letters to the editor regarding the Tauranga City Council’s newly proposed rubbish collection system, I would like to make a suggestion that could perhaps prove a point to both the TCC and the ratepayers.

Whilst the TCC are maintaining that those against the new system are in the minority, it appears that many ratepayers are actually now objecting.

Here is what I suggest, that may settle the matter.

As there is going to be a by-election around February 2021 to elect a replacement councillor for the one resigning at a nominal cost of $100,000, why not, at no extra cost to the ratepayer, add to the voting pamphlet a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to a question; ‘Do you wish to have a new rubbish system of Pay as you Throw?’ (Same system as adopted by the Western Bay Council).

Surely this would be better than being forced (like the blue glass bins) to accept a rubbish collection system that in many cases would not be wanted, or in fact, not even used?

Bear in mind the TCC’s new rubbish collection system is not scheduled until July 2021. This allows plenty of time to make a possible change.

J Newman, Mt Maunganui.

Scooters tantamount to rubbish

We now have more rubbish spread around Tauranga!

It seems e-scooters can just be left anywhere including in the middle of the footpath where pedestrians are meant to have right of way.

Did we even want them?

We have four bins we don’t want coming more rubbish.

Can the council please ask the rate payers before they foist any more rubbish on us.

Thank you very much.

D Haycock, Tauranga.

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Roads and rubbish

Parking and rubbish

Have you ever tried to find a park outside the Historic Village during a week day morning?

You’d be lucky to get one.

Likewise trying to find a space in the hospital parking lot - full, full, full.

I saw the details for the new Papamoa Junction Very frustrating if it’s raining or you’re running late development in last week’s paper and it is just another for a meeting. plain vanilla misuse of a valuable resource – land.

Council/hospital board take note, we need a Why is the carparking at grade and taking up parking building. valuable land space?

And I know where there is the bones of one…

Carparks should be underground with planting downtown Tauranga! and greenery at the human interface level.

How about recycling it and assembling it behind What will be the effect of the vehicle traffic the St John Ambulance Station? going into and out of this complex onto a very What a great idea. narrow Te Okuroa Drive and Parton Rd which is And then there’s the rubbish.... only two lanes?

Council could have done better in the garbage Through your paper can the Tauranga City Council fiasco. They could have struck a deal with all the traffic management section make public their studies local contractors, getting them onboard, keeping of this development and how it will affect existing them in work, trucks on the road, wheelie bins traffic patterns and their mitigation plans? out there.

And of course, including the plans for signalised So next year Tauranga will have a whole bunch of pedestrian crossings across the busy roads and unemployed, a bunch of idle trucks, thousands of the effect of school traffic and children using the bins being dumped and money disappearing overseas. footpaths.

The garbage guys deserve better than that.

And the question of rubbish...

I Manson, Waitao.

The rubbish disinformation rollout continues.

What has the council signed the ratepayers up to?

Is the council only passing on the cost from Envirowaste or is it adding a large mark-up to this figure All this for a reduced service rubbish pickup.

And still no Pay As You Throw!

Papamoa Residents & Ratepayers Association has an online petition for ratepayers to record their views on the rubbish debacle.

The results will be presented to the council.

P Brown, Papamoa Ratepayers and Residents Association.

The Weekend Sun welcomes letters from readers. Preference will be given to short letters (200 words maximum) supplied with full name and contact details.

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

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Put your money where your mo’ is Upper lips are quivering in anticipation as The Weekend Sun mo-growing team The Sun Mo stars prepares for a deluge of donations.

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Local businesses (listed below) are helping support the cause and readers are invited to head to: nz.movember.com and search for The Sun Mo Stars to donate to the cause.

What’s it all about

Movember is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health.

By funding ground-breaking projects which engage with men in meaningful and impactful ways, Movember is able to accelerate change and make a difference to male health.

During the month of November, Kiwis are encouraged to sign up at: nz.movember.com and register to grow a moustache. If it’s a ‘no’ to the mo’, people can set exercise goals, host an event, or anything else that suits the theme.

Over time, the power of the moustache has encouraged conversations and, most importantly, behavioural change in men to be more open and honest about their health.

This month, Movember hopes to see more Kiwis make

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BOPDHB discussions over Covid response Organisations from across the Bay of Plenty have come together to appraise the local Covid response and to plan for future outbreaks.

Thirty-nine organisations registered for the ‘Past, Present, Future’ event organised by the Bay of Plenty District Health Board and held at Te Puke’s Orchard Church on Thursday, October 29.

The buy-in from all those present was clear and evident, says BOPDHB acting medical officer and Covid-19 executive lead Dr Joe Bourne.

“It was amazing to see how far the relationships have developed between all those present and that is great news for the Bay of Plenty in general,” says Dr Bourne.

“The level of enduring trust and commitment to the cause was plain for all to see and that stands us in great stead for, not only any future challenges with regard to Covid, but any other challenges which might present themselves to us as a health system.”

BOPDHB chief executive officer Pete Chandler says it is“a time for people to come together, to share, reflect and celebrate the amazing collective effort as we navigated our way through the challenges that Covid has brought to us in 2020”.

More than 100 people came together for the four-hour long event to acknowledge the Covid response work undertaken to date and the impact it has had on the health system and Bay of Plenty community in general.

The current state-of-play was also discussed before a session on future scenario planning.

This session was designed to plan coordinated responses should small, BOPDHB acting medical medium or even major outbreaks occur officer and Covid-19 executive at some stage in the future. lead Dr Joe Bourne says the BOPDHB service improvement commitment to the cause shown programme manager Helen De Vere, by the event’s participants was who helped organise the event, says she plain to see. has had a lot of positive feedback.

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“We connected with a lot of organisations during the Covid lockdown and this was a great way to reinforce those connections.

“That connectedness ran through the future scenario planning and that exercise especially really helped sharpen the focus for organisations individually, and us collectively, around elements of our local resurgence planning.”

The event participants covered 39 organisations, large and small, from across the Bay of Plenty including: iwi, Maori health providers, local councils, the three regional primary health organisations/alliances, Lakes DHB, community health providers and health charities, public health services, hospice providers and pharmacy representatives.

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Lockdown took its toll Research published this week has confirmed the nationwide Alert Level 4 Covid-19 lockdown had a significant toll on New Zealanders’ well-being, especially for younger people - but the results were not all negative.

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"People reported taking the opportunity to pause, reflect, consider priorities, recreate healthy habits and they appreciated the environmental benefits brought by reduced travel."

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The dos and don’ts of summer As we go into a change of season, we have some advice on what to and not to do so you can have a great spring/summer and not bear the results for years to come.

The things to do

Wear a sunscreen that is broad spectrum with antioxidants to help repair and protect.

Keep well hydrated. Add fruit or mint to a water bottle or jug of water in the fridge.

Treat your hardworking feet and hands to an indulgent pedicure or manicure.

And don’t forget to reapply regularly especially if swimming or doing exercise. And don’t forget the tops of heads and back of neck areas

The things to avoid

Don’t drink too much coffee or alcohol.

Don’t start IPL/Laser treatments during summer, exfoliation and peels increase photosensitivity so these are best done in the cooler months.

We encourage you to get a glow by coming in for a spray tan with no skin damage rather than sunbathing, wear a hat and cover up if out for long periods of time, spritz your skin to cool and hydrate, eat well and make the most of those gorgeous summer fruit and vegetables to create amazing salads and have a fabulous summer here in the Bay of Plenty with family and friends.

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Look before you leap Swimming, recreational boating and collecting shellfish is enjoyed by many in the region.

While it is safe to do so in many local estuaries, beaches, rivers and lakes, it’s important to know when it is not safe, how to recognise potential sources and signs of water contamination, and where to find out about local warnings.

This will help reduce the risk of people getting sick.

Regional Councils collect water samples weekly from popular coastal, river and lake recreational sites around the Bay of Plenty and Lakes. If a site is found to be significantly contaminated with risk to public health, Toi Te Ora Public Health informs the public by issuing a health warning and the local council erects warning signs.

With many recreational water sites in the area, not every site can be tested. The local medical officer of health says it’s important people do their own check on the water before using it.

"Current health warnings are in place for both Lake Rotorua and Lake Taupo, serving a timely reminder of the importance of watching out for algal blooms or other signs of possible changes in the water quality," says Dr Phil Shoemack.

"The Bay of Plenty and Lakes region is a big place with lots of opportunities for using the water. Look before you leap. If the water looks discoloured, smells unusual, or if there is scum or leathery mats of black or brown algae on the surface of lakes or on the beds of rivers, swim or play somewhere else and don’t eat shellfish from the area "After rainfall, water is likely to be contaminated with animal faeces from rural and urban run-off.

“As a precaution, avoid swimming in rivers, streams, lakes or estuaries for two to three days after heavy or prolonged rainfall, even for sites that usually have good water quality. It is also best to avoid swimming and collecting shellfish near pipes or culverts which run down to a waterway, where storm water is discharged, and near wharves and marinas.

“Help keep your whanau free from tummy bugs, sore throats and skin infections this summer.

“Choose a healthy spot to swim in, by checking the latest swimming suitability gradings and water sampling results from LAWA before you head out.”

This can be done by visiting: www.lawa.org.nz/explore-data/ swimming People are urged to follow the advice in any warnings and alerts, and ‘look before you leap’.

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Stay pet smart this summer

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Spring is here with summer right around the corner. Temperatures are warming up and it’s time to remind ourselves of the summer do’s and don’ts.

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Everyone is looking forward to summer barbecues and Christmas foods, but these foods are not appropriate for our dogs.

High fat foods like barbecue meat and Christmas ham can give dogs pancreatitis.

Dogs noses can sniff out anything under the tree so make sure those gifts with food in them are out of the way.

As summer heats up in the Bay, roads, pavements and cars get too hot to handle. If it is too hot for us, they are probably finding it uncomfortable on their feet too so keep them off those hot surfaces and never leave pets in cars.

Heat stoke can hit our dogs hard over this time.

Remember providing our pets with plenty of shade and water while at home and out and about is important.

Grass seeds are always a nuisance in summertime in the BOP. Remember to thoroughly check your dog’s feet after venturing out and try to keep the fur on paws short to prevent seeds getting and eventually finding thei way through the skin.

Consider getting a groom for our excessively furry breeds – you may be surprised how good your dog feels with a shorter coat in summer. Groom your cat now to help them remove their winter undercoats and prevent uncomfortable knots.

Enjoy your summer – and remember we are always here to help with any of your pet’s needs.

Call us on: 0800 838 7267 of visit us at any of our four locations.

Here to help your animals Whether you’ve got a moggie that needs a checkup, a dog that needs some care or an alpaca that is looking a little under the weather, the team at SmartVets can help.

Smartvets Animal Hospital provides routine and emergency veterinary medical care to small and large animals.

SmartVets has a purpose-built companion animal clinic.

“We offer a full range of medical and surgical services,” says SmartVets’ Dr Shrawan Bhandari.

“We have dedicated companion animal veterinarians and qualifie veterinary nurses who work throughout the companion animal clinic on a roster basis.”

Dr. Shrawan is one of the few veterinarians in New Zealand who Dr Shrawan has completed three postgraduate Bhandari with degrees, including a Masters in dog Hershey Animal Reproduction, a Doctorate prior to dental in Diagnostic Pathology and Postsurgery.

Graduate Diploma in Veterinary

Clinical Science. SmartVets can help your house pet with vaccinations, checkups and consultations, xrays, surgeries, dental work, home visits, euthanasia, specialist referrals and more.

If you are rural and have animals of a larger kind, SmartVets’ rural team are ready to come and help.

“We have an enthusiastic team of dedicated farm and mixed veterinarians with fully-equipped vehicles that are able to make farm visits at relatively short notice for scheduled work, as well as having a quick response to emergency calls,” says Shrawan.

The farm vet team can help with general medicine and surgery for cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas and alpacas, whole herd and individual vaccinations, ultrasound and manual pregnancy testing, mineral trace element testing and more.

Their emergency line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help with any pet emergency.

Phone: 07 571 5003.

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Bubbly, lovable Jess wants you Meet Jess, our very bright one-year-old Huntaway cross dog.

She wasn't trained well as a young puppy, so only has basic manners and needs someone who can spend a lot of time teaching and guiding her into a wellmannered dog.

Jess is not suited to first time owners, so an experienced confident owner with large energetic dog experience is a must.

She is a very energetic girl who likes to chase stock and cats, so she can't be rehomed to an owner who has either of these. She is looking for a home with adults and

Getting pets to eat new foods Healthy food is the foundation of health but what do you do when your pet won’t eat it?

Unfortunately, I find that some pets become addicted to the high carbohydrate foods that they have been fed and converting them to a biologically appropriate meat-based food can be a challenge. With most pets it is worth persevering with a diet change, as their long-term health will be greatly enhanced by good nutrition.

Here are some tips to help. Firstly, gradually transition over a two week period. Start off with 7/8ths old food and 1/8th new food – mix in well, use for two days. The next two days feed ¾’s old food and ¼ new food… etc. If they’re only keen on biscuits, crush them up and sprinkle them on the new food. Cats may find the food more appealing if you add a few drops of soy sauce.

Another strategy is to put a bit of the new food in their mouth, some pets will taste it and decide: ‘OK, this isn’t so bad’, and then devour the rest. Stroke or pat and praise them while they eat and hand feed them to get used to the change – they’re much more amenable to eating when receiving affection.

When all else fails, try explaining to them that this new food is good for them and will make them feel better. This has worked in a few cases!

teenagers rather than young children, as she likes to jump.

Jess is not a dog for everyone, especially those who aren't willing to invest time in constant training and socialisation and won't provide consistent firm but fair guidance.

She needs to keep her mind busy otherwise she can become destructive

as she needs something to do.

Jess will need a very secure property as she has jumped over fences in the past.

Jess is a wonderful dog who is after a companion who will spend lots of time giving her the attention she craves.

You will never get bored with this girl by your side. Ref: 468306

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A good start Anthony Coulter shares Memories to the day To start your morning the best way possible, Chantal Organics has added two new delicious organic granola options that are both gluten-free and needed on your next grocery list; Caramel Apple Pie Supergranola and Ginger Crunch and Plum Granola.

For the paleo fans, Caramel Apple Pie Supergranola will be the top choice, naturally sweetened with dates, New Zealand apple pieces and apple syrup alongside adaptogenic maca to enhance delightful flavour with each bite.

If you are after a more fruity option that is also gluten-free the Ginger Crunch and Plum Granola is the one for you. Jam-packed full of crunchy Superseeds, Fibre, Omega-3 and Protein for overall health and wellbeing. For more, visit: www.chantalorganics.co.nz The Weekend Sun has one prize pack containing both of the new flavours to give away to one lucky reader who can tell us the names of the two new organic granola options.

Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, November 3.

November must have been designated Album Release Month by the musical powers that be.

Sean Bodley and Anthony Coulter and the two Jans - Jan Preston and Janne Izett – all have new releases ready. So this month is Album Review Month here at the Watusi Country Club.

I'm going to start with Anthony Coulter, who's launching his album Memories at the Jam Factory on Saturday, November 14. I've spent the past couple of weeks living with it and a distinctive and individual piece of work it is indeed. It was recorded at not one but two Tauranga recording studios and sounds absolutely top notch.

Anthony is unusual by Tauranga standards. I have heard other musicians occasionally make disparaging comments about his music. Musicians do that sort of thing. They can be a bit like school kids, insecure enough that it requires making fun of anyone attempting something different.

Of course they're missing the bleedin' obvious realisation that it's generally those ostracised for doing something different that actually achieve things. Read interviews with the many musicians who were bullied at school for being ‘different’.

A band in Tauranga would risk the constant ridicule of their peers if they started wearing stage make-up.

So what about Bowie? Or Kiss?

Musical theatre

Anthony's point of difference is that he isn't very rock 'n' roll. His music comes from other roots, mainly those of musical theatre.

There's more than a touch of Andrew Lloyd Webber or that side of Elton John.

Is that a bad thing? You could certainly make a case that Anthony's music is more distinctive than a lot of the generic blues/rock going down.

And he takes risks. Some saw silliness when Anthony donned vampire make-up for videoing the opening song, Arresting A Dream. I saw dedication.

Success often requires taking risks to follow an individual path, irrespective of others.

The 12 songs here were mainly recorded at Soundtree Studio with another three added at The Colour Field.

All are anchored by Anthony's piano and rich strong voice. Anthony is a very good singer and sounds even better here than previously.

The songs are a slightly odd bunch.

Most are mid-tempo and have an obvious lean towards musical theatre but are also in their own way miniatures, brief sketches. Second song, Love You Sunshine, is almost a meditation on that line and on the short lyric about loving your parents. It's like a repeated chant, and other songs, Winter Waves for one, are similar.

Meditations

Musically, the songs are fully fleshed out with quite sophisticated structures and arrangements, allowing Anthony to repeat the same lines almost hypnotically. It's unusual and striking, though some of the lyrics are a tad odd. Kiss Of Life features a chorus with the repeated line: “It's heaven I hear in your arms”. I know I can be a bit anal about such things but all I keep wondering is: who are you hearing this from?

Anyway, kudos to all sorts

of people: Lewis Martin for great sax work; Shane Davis for his guitar playing; Denise Hyde, who duets on Racing With The Moon, for great vocals (also Liz Tamblyn and Brooke Stinson); Silas Tawhara, Steve Laffan and Tim Frame for the drums - the musicianship throughout is first rate The launch should be fun. Anthony, ever a prolific writer, has new songs to debut even as he launches this album and there will be guests and a full band. Tickets are $10 and CDs will be available on the night. Doors open 6.30pm. Meanwhile, Memories is available through all the usual digital platforms.

And before finishing I just wanted give a little plug to a gig happening at Our Place, the container village in the CBD on Friday, November 13. Sasha Perry is a reggae musician and human rights activist and I'll be mentioning him more before a show he's playing at the Jam Factory in December.

But if you want a sneak peak or just to chill out to some reggae grooves you can catch him at The Rising Tide bar in Our Place from 5pm, no charge.

Anthony Coulter will be at The Jam Factory November 14.

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Tauranga’s Mad Sisters are back on stage After a season cut short by lockdown, Detour phone on: 0508 iTICKET and over the counter at the Tauranga i-SITE on Theatre's comic hit ‘Mad Sisters’ is back!

Willow Street.

Kim Williamson as Daphne, Lisa Thorne as Riya, and Susi Jansen as Anne. Photo: Wendy Dillon.

The delightful comic romp is on a theme close to our hearts – our mad sisters. Writer and director Devon Williamson describes the show as: “A hilariously wacky comedy with a big heart”.

“A good comedy is a fusion of the ridiculous and the true,” says Devon.

“We find ourselves laughing at a madcap situation that is playing out before us, while also recognising a little of ourselves or the people we know in it… which makes it all the funnier and personal.

“Most of us have, or are, sisters, so a play about sisters seemed like it would provide an abundance of comic material and opportunities to see ourselves in the comedy.”

Mad Sisters doesn’t disappoint with the laughs coming thick and fast as it tears along at breakneck speed towards its big-hearted climax. Yes, sisters can be a mad breed and their relationships can be complicated, but at the end of the day, there is no stronger bond than sisterhood.

Mad Sisters runs from November 11-28. Bookings are available online at: www.iticket.co.nz over the

Information on the Detour Theatre Trust can be found at its website: www.detour.co.nz

12 - 28 NOVEMBER

Mad Sisters THE HILARIOUS NEW COMEDY HIT! "An uplifting and joyful comic romp that reminds us just how wonderful and truly mad our sisters can be" www.iticket.co.nz 0508 iticket Live at Detour Theatre www.detour.co.nz

Arabian nights, witches and fantastical stories Scheherazade and Other Tales – a fanciful afternoon of spellbinding music presented

by Bay of Plenty Symphonia.

After reluctantly cancelling three concerts this year, the Bay’s community orchestra is hoping that the magical powers of Scheherazade and her musical companions will prevail over Covid-19, finally allowing a concert to take place in Tauranga before the end of 2020.

This is a big symphonic programme of late romantic music, with full brass and a mighty percussion section, just right for seeing off the gremlins!

The first musical tale to be told is from the Brothers Grimm – the story of Hansel and Gretel. The overture to Humperdinck’s popular opera depicts the drama and pathos of the children’s adventure.

The four movements of Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No.1 follow the journey of the Norwegian peasant through the mountains, beginning at sunrise and finally

cavorting with trolls in the hall of the mountain king.

Mussorgsky’s Night on the Bare Mountain tells the story of a witches' Sabbath on a Russian mountain.

It’s a wild party which only winds up when the witches vanish at dawn.

Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade is the major work on the programme and features the solo violin of the Symphonia’s concertmaster, Rebecka Beetz. Linking the four movements, the violin portrays the storytelling of a heroine who keeps her husband amused with her tales through 1001 Arabian Nights. All the family will enjoy meeting Sinbad the Sailor and sharing his adventures on the sea!

Scheherazade and Other Tales is conducted by Justus Rozemond and will be held at Baycourt Addison Theatre on November 22 from 3pm.

Tickets are available at: www.ticketek.co.nz phone: 0800 842 538 or at Baycourt Box Office.

Adult tickets cost $15, seniors $12 and 18 years and under $2. Service fees apply.

THE ABBA SHOW

SCHEHERAZADE AND OTHER TALES

Fri 13 & Sat 21 Nov 8pm

Sun 22 Nov 3pm

Showtime Australia

Bay of Plenty Symphonia

Addison Theatre (Tribute)

Addison Theatre (Symphonic)

THE ‘B’ BOMB CONCERT

THE BOSS BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN TRIBUTE SHOW

WITHOUT WORDS KJ Studios

Fri 11 Dec 6:30pm Sat 12 Dec 1pm & 7pm

relaxed performance) Sun 29 Nov 11am & 4pm Addison Theatre (Dance)

REID AND RUINS

Banished Music & Under the Radar

Fri 04 Dec 6:30pm Sat 05 Dec 1pm & 6:30pm

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Justus Rozemond conducts a rehearsal for Scheherazade.

The Weekend Sun has one double pass to see Scheherazade and Other Tales on November 22 for one lucky reader who can tell us the name of the conductor.

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

Entries must be received by Tuesday, November 10.

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Saturday 7 November An English Affair

Featuring songs by English composers through the ages.

By Tauranga Civic Choir at Otumoetai Baptist Church. 2:30pm. $10. www. taurangacivicchoir.org.nz

Alcoholics Anonymous Public Meeting

Someone you care about have Problems with Alcohol Nov 14 7-8pm St Andrews Church Dee street Mount Maunganui Call/ txt Tony 0274 934 601

Archery At Graham Park

All ages & experience levels welcome.

Book an introductory class at www. taurangaarchers.com

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 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

Bees, Trees & Idiosyncrasies

A fantastic opportunity to hear picturebook authors Rachel Weston and Rebecca Larson tell their stories and share advice! Book via Eventbrite https:// www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/bees-treesidiosyncrasies-presented-by-bookrapttickets-124208680507

Book-an-Author

Gate Pa Junior Tennis

Club days, Thurs 4:30-6pm for intermediate/college ages. Sat 9am for 5-8 years, 10am for 9-12 years. Ph Graeme 0274 520 600 Annual Christmas lunch, 12 noon at Canton Kitchen, Fashion Island, Papamoa. All welcome.

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

NOVEMBER 06 FRI 11:53 07 SAT 00:06 08 SUN 00:52 09 MON 01:42 10 TUE 02:39

1.7m 1.7m 1.6m 1.6m 1.6m

12:37 13:24 14:17 15:13

1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: The story of Gideon: God’s man of might Interactive, Q & A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537

8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm

Croquet

Tauranga Racecourse, Cameron Rd today 9am-5pm & 9am-3pm on Sunday.

All welcome!

At Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri, 12:45 for 1pm start.

Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633

LOL Laughter Wellness

Enjoy Travel

Yay, we’re back! Come & laugh away the Covid blues with us.

Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair.

11-11:45am. Koha. Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com.

No experience required.

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

Omokoroa Bowling Club

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

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

Ph 021 255 6415

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

Petanque

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

Kaimai Canoe Club

Meet other white water kayakers, practise skills at Baywave, kayak the Wairoa release. Ph Joe 021 156 3472

RDA 4-Hour Relay

Maketu Market

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

Ph Carolyn 027 251 0388 or Maureen 021 267 1685

Tauranga Farmers Market

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

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

Tauranga Fuchsia Group

Exhibition & plant sales, Art & Craft Ctr, Elizabeth St. Sat 28 Nov 12-3pm & Sun 29 Nov 8:30am-1pm. Admission $3

NZDA BOP Range Day

Saturday morning yoga class. Focusing on alignment with the aid of bolsters, straps & blocks. Some experience required. Tepukeyoga@gmail.com

NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring firearm licence

The Sociables

Papamoa Lions Club Market

Te Puke Yoga

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

1.7m 1.7m 1.7m 1.7m

NOVEMBER 11 WED 03:40 12 THU 04:44 13 FRI 05:47 14 SAT 06:47 15 SUN 07:43

1.6m 1.7m 1.8m 1.9m 1.9m

16:12 17:11 18:08 19:05 19:59

Peta Mathias Morning Tea

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

SY Meditation

The only way one can really understand what we are is by knowing yourself. 5:306:30pm, 406 Devonport Rd, Tauranga (by Squash Courts). Free class. Ph 022 421 3123

Tauranga Spiritual Growth Centre

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

Tauranga Theatre Organ Society

Baycourt Theatre, 1pm. Hear & play Tauranga’s Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. All welcome, no charge.

Ph 552 0243

Te Puna Quarry Mini-Market

10am-2pm. Plants, garden stuff, live music, Devonshire tea, tractor ride to higher terraces.

Still places for new stalls No charge. Donation welcome.

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

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Bromeliad Display & Sale

Classic Motorcycle Coffee Meet

Bible Seminar

Lions Book Sale

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

Evans Rd Papamoa Church. $5 Site/ Car Wash 7:30-11am. Ph 021 123 1157

Join Peta for morning tea, photos, book signing & raffle 10am-12pm, Althorp Village.

Tickets $35pp incl donation to Breast Cancer Tauranga. Ph 571 3346, www. breastcancerbop.org.nz

Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm. The Strand, Tauranga. Tauranga Society of Artists

Katikati Bowling Club

Bridgewater Village Craft Market

Car Boot Sale

Village Radio Museum

Art On The Strand

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

Adult tennis. 1pm, Bellevue Park, Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome.

Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

8am-12, Matua Hall, Levers Rd. Bromeliad display & sales open to public. Many growers selling plants.

Economical prices. Free entry. Spot prizes, raffles, growing info. Ph 576 771

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

All welcome.

Sunday 8 November

Greerton Hall Market

Papamoa Tennis Club

Baywave Pool 5-6:15pm. For intermediate age to adults. All gear supplied. emailtuwh@ gmail.com for more info.

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

Radio Museum open from 10am.

Request line 571 3710

Grey Power Papamoa Districts

Your chance to chat with childrens authors and/or illustrators: Susan Brocker, Rebecca Larson, Debbie McCauley, Tom E Moffatt, Debbie Tipuna, Rachel Western. Eventbrite bookings https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/bookan-author-presented-by-bookrapttickets-124355820607 9:30am-1:30pm. Bridgewater Way, The Lakes. Sewing, quilts, cards, plants, soft toys, jewellery, materials, knitting & more. Raffle. Proceeds to charit

Underwater Hockey Have-a-go

Wed 5:30pm & Sat 7:30am. $5 per session. Txt Wendy 0210 223 7101

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

1.8m 1.8m 1.9m 1.9m 2.0m

As we were originally going to go to the Moto GP in Phillip Is before covid so inconsiderately changed our plans we spent a few days at Russell instead. And a very pleasant time too. So a fishingless week. It’s looking quite busy from now on, so back on board till Christmas.

Wanganui Girls’ College OGA

Tauranga Branch Christmas luncheon, Daniels in the Park, Memorial Park 11th Ave, 11am. Former pupils/teachers welcome. Ph Pauline 548 2110

Monday 9 November Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Altrusa Tauranga

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

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

Argentine Tango

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

Cherrywood Probus

Meet 2nd Monday @ Tga Citizens Club 13th Ave 10.00am. Come along for fun fellowship and Friendship. Visitors very welcome. Phone Pam Hard 578 3757

Chess

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.

Also 7:30pm Tuesday. All welcome.

Greerton Garden Club

St James Church Hall, 70 Pooles Rd, 1pm. Visitors welcome. Ph 577 9749

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, Vi 021 162 3342

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Mon 9:15-10:45 Tga Senior Citizens Club 14 Norris St. Tues 9-10:30 St Mary’s Church Hall, cnr Girven & Marlin. Ph Jennifer 571 1411 or 027 206 0776

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 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.

Tuesday 10 November 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

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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 u 9am-11:30am Tues & Thurs, QE2 Youth Ctr, 71 11th Ave Tauranga. Ph Bob 027 478 6282, Melissa 027 307 6800

Fitness Fun & Coffee

9:30-10:30am, cardio, weights, floor work, pilate & dance. St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood.

Ph Gloria 021 139 2448

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

Wednesday 11 November

Thursday 12 November

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

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

Afternoon Indoor Bowls

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at Bureta Countdown, 10am

Aglow Mt Maunganui

Kate Moodie, brings a testimony of God’s healing power over Multiple Sclerosis. Tonight, 7pm, Mt Baptist, 66 Ranch Rd, Mt Maunganui. All Welcome. Sharron 027 354 1060

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

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

Open meeting 7:30pm Papamoa Baptist Church, 180-188 Dickson Dr (cnr Longview Dr). All welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6757

Israeli Dancing

1pm St Thomas More Church.

17 Gloucester Rd. Friendly club. $3 includes refreshments, prizes, aggregate. Ph Bob 027 478 6282

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

Ladies Service Group

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

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

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

Cards 500

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

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

Bay Fair Craft Group

A diverse craft group, sewing, knitting, crochet, card making, scrapbooking etc 9am - 2pm, $6.00/ session Arataki Community Centre Morning/Tea provided BYO Lunch New members welcome

Diabetes NZ Tauranga

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

Newcomers to our city, 10:30am at Multicultural Centre, Historic Village.

Chat, meet new friends, tea, coffee & biscuit provided. Donation only

Social Beginner Dance Class

6 Week Adult Ballroom, Rock & Roll and Latin Course, Wednesday, 7pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Road. Ph 544 2337 or 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

Yoga For All

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

Tennis For Ladies

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

Bowls Tauranga South

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

Free coaching, loan bowls. Flat shoes only.

Ph 578 6213

Rozella Presents brings you another spectacular extravaganza featuring Labretta Suede & The Motel 6, Molly Gun, Grown Downz & special guest AlleyKat. Totara Street, 8pm, R18, $45

Chess Tauranga

Miracle Hour

4-6pm, Tauranga RSA, Greerton. Casual chess included. Ph Werner 548 1111.

Search Western BOP Chess or http:/www. westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Grey Power Papamoa Districts

Annual Christmas lunch, 12 noon at Canton Kitchen, Fashion Island, Papamoa.

All welcome.

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

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

Live Music Gig Mount

Come & soak in the presence of God & experience your miracle or breakthrough.

7-8pm, Welcome Bay Community Church, 340 Welcome Bay Rd. Email: office@wbcc org.nz

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

French Connexion

For lovers of all things French & for all French speaking levels. All welcome at La Mexica every 2nd Thursday 4:306:30. 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

Let’s Play Petanque

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

Mainly Music

Mt Maunganui Underwater Club

Newcomers Network Coffee Morning

Members have been busy working on some stunning artwork this year. Exhibition runs 20th-23rd Nov, Katikati Memorial Hall. 10am-4pm.

Gold coin entry.

Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility. For all ages & abilities Baptist Church hall, 13th Ave. Pam 021 117 7170

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

Katikati Art Group Exhibition

13th Nov 7.00pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book@ www.theincubator. co.nz. Ph075713232. Psychedelic synth soundscapes, soulful vocals, frenetic guitar riffs and visceral drum grooves

Flexercise with Fitness League

Music & dance for preschoolers, mums & carers. $4 per family.

Morning tea provided. 9:30-10am.

Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd.

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

Tauranga Model Railway Club

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

Bay City Rockers

Marching For Leisure

Okataina, Millar Rd. Grade moderate. Cheryl 027 431 2955

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

500 Cards Club Papamoa

Bad Hagrid Concert

Club meeting upstairs at Mt Ocean Sports Club, 7:30 first Thursday o month. Visitors welcome.

Porcelain & China Painting

Check out this enjoyable & easily learnt Art Form.

Materials required are available to get you started.

Ph Jan 021 663 565

Serenata Singers

Love singing? Join our friendly welcoming group 10-11:30am Methodist Church Hall 2 Oroua St, Te Puke. Ph Anne 572 3130

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 13 November Alcoholics Anonymous

Open Meeting 10am. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. All Welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6757

All new season of...

Tauranga Village Night Market, Street Food, Craft stalls, entertainment and so much more, 5pm - 9pm at Historic Village 17th Avenue

Arataki Art Group

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

Artist Feedback Sessions

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

Horoscopes ARIES: Take time out from a hectic work schedule to enjoy cultural activities and see old friends.

This week sees a shift of greater independence. Sports events are accented on the weekend.

LIBRA: This week sees you more interested in following than in leading.

A loved one allows you to share the limelight. A relative becomes surprisingly independent, but the change is short lived.

TAURUS: This weekend finds you winning and witty. You can enjoy relationships on an intellectual plane.

Plans suggested now may prove ahead of their time - store them for use for a later time.

SCORPIO: Your social life improves gradually and older friends and relatives liven up the week. Hunches pay off, but don’t look for any trends.

Property negotiations appear favourable on the weekend.

GEMINI: Your skills may be getting rusty - you can benefit professionally with a refresher course. Any holiday plan set forth now may be more extravagant than anticipated. Temporary jobs may provide a solution.

SAGITTARIUS: Shopping and travel, perhaps in combination, are featured through the week. This week arguments could fly out of han quickly. Work challenges cannot be refused, but don’t drift from assigned tasks.

CANCER: Friends may reveal their innermost thoughts and secrets, so be mindful that you don’t overact.

A modest windfall may brighten the weekend. A communication problem becomes complicated then eases up.

CAPRICORN: This week has you involved in long-distance discussions and long-range planning. A dependent friend shows signs of becoming his or her own person. Recent work ideas are earning support from higher ups.

LEO: Detailed work requires meticulous checking. Supervisors are interested in the fine touches as wel as the broad picture. Generous offers made on the weekend may have hidden strings attached.

AQUARIUS: Charitable personalities attempt to involve you in their causes.

Don’t sign up unless you are a believer, too. Romantic uncertainty clears. Formal engagements are spotlighted on the weekend.

VIRGO: You are more ambitious and alert than usual and you can launch major ventures by the end of this week. A former admirer may get in touch on the weekend. You have probably changed more than he or she has.

PISCES: Being more demonstrative is the key in romantic relationships.

Professionally, however, a low profile i your best bet. Leadership qualities are accented from the weekend on.

Your birthday A witty personality, an inquisitive type, the eternal student - these are your traits. Next year this week could find you travelling much more than usual. Career expansio is favoured, not career change. Increased domestic expenses this year should be offset somewhat by a bonus.

Friday 6 November 2020

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1 Fill the grid so that 2 6 7 8 every row and every contains 5 3x3thesquare 6 digits 1 to 9 5 3 8 Anyone for a free pool party?

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“The free parties are a great way for newcomers to the district to discover the pools in their area and for everyone else to have their first summer splash in their favourite local pool.

“These pool parties were very popular last year with many families and friends coming along to relax and have fun,” says Peter.

“Our two pools offer safe, affordable access for people who want to swim for fitness or pleasure – and fo children, our pools are the perfect place to learn to swim in a safe environment.”

Pool staff will be on duty to keep an eye on everyone’s safety in the water and Council staff will be on hand to sizzle the sausages and hand out the prizes.

Saturday, November 14.

Both parties go from 11.30am until 1pm.

“They’ll be a load of fun with a free sausage sizzle and lots of spot prizes to be won,” says Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Reserves and Facilities Manager Peter Watson.

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Last Legs DY COME

By Roger Hall

By Roger Hall

20 Nov -- 55 Dec 20 Nov Dec OUR SPONSORS

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THE HOP HOUSE Sat 7th Nov 7.30pm no Cover Charge MOUNT SOCIAL CLUB Fri 6th Take Two 6pm.

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One last laugh Finally, 2020 is coming to a close and 16th Ave Theatre has one more show to see the year out.

Its latest production of Last Legs has been a long time coming to the stage, with lots of changes and challenges along the way The play, written by Roger Hall and directed by Julie Lankshear, is described as ‘a (cardio) arresting comedy’. There’s nothing retiring about a retirement village and aging is not merely about bridge and bedpans.

This is a lethally funny black comedy about sex, death and politics with an irresistible appeal to the bold of heart.

“Roger’s plays, with their very recognisable characters, have been a favourite of mine to direct for many years,” says Julie.

“Working with the actors on stage to bring the characters to life, we realise just how complex people really are.

“The cast and crew have all worked together to bring the author’s humour and characters to life on the stage.”

For more information and to buy tickets, visit: www.16avetheatre.co.nz

The Weekend Sun has five double passes to see Last Legs for five lucky readers who can tell us the name of Last Legs’ writer.

Enter online at www. sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, November 10.

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Small jobs and urgent jobs are no problem for Les. He can also fix leaking toilets, leaking showers, leaking taps and leaking valves in hot water heater cupboards.

“I can also check your water pressure in the house to make sure it is not too high,” he says. “If your water pressure is too high it may burst pipes or flexible supply lines, which can cause some water damage or even a flood.

For all your plumbing and gas fitting needs, call Les on: 027 873 3752.

Compassion, empathy and skill The mark of a good celebrant is someone who is willing to work closely with you, following your instructions whilst bringing your own ideas to create the right funeral service for you and your loved one.

The celebrant’s role combines three qualities: a good listener, a good writer and a good performer.

Mike Savage provides these qualities with compassion, empathy and professional skill, combined with 29 years as a funeral director and celebrant.

For Mike, it is an honour and privilege to work alongside you and your family to create and officiate a unique service to celebrate your loved one’s life.

The Tauranga community and its people is where Mike has been called to serve, however there is no provincial boundary where he cannot go and minister.

Mike Savage is a celebrant with a compassionate ear.

If you would like to chat with Mike or for more information, please call on: 0221557204, email: mikes53@outlook.co.nz or visit: www.mikesavage-celebrant.com

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PORT OF TAURANGA

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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.

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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.

SUPPORT WORKERS NEEDED IN TAURANGA AND THE MOUNT / PAPAMOA DECEMBER – FEBRUARY FIXED TERM LEAVE COVER

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FOUND KITTENS, VARIOUS places various colours Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Kittens, Various Colours, Various Sex, Various Areas, PH TAURANGA SPCA 07 5780245 Found Adult Tabby/White Female Cat, Otumoetai Area, Ref: 479606 Found Adult Tabby Female Cat, Maketu Area, SPCA Ref: 479183 Found Cream/White Female Puppy, Welcome Bay Area, SPCA Ref: 479234 Found Adult Tabby/White Female Cat, Papamoa Area, SPCA Ref: 478314 Found Adult Ginger/White Male Cat, Tauranga South Area, SPCA Ref: 479276

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#ZEALANDIERTOURS – Tues 10th Nov - Cocktail / Mocktail Demonstration and Lunch – includes door to door transport / Wed 11th Nov – Horse Stud Foaling Visit & Lunch – join us on this exquisite visit to the Waikato region / Fri 13th Nov – Dining at Castaways Resort – includes a delicious lunch in a stunning location. 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.

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Thurs 10th Dec Christmas Lunch Waihi Water Lily Gardens. 3.

Wed 3rd- Mon 8th Feb 2021 6 Days-Christchurch, Dunedin & 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 TAURANGA TASTING TOURS & Charters. Coromandel Tour 27-28 Nov. All inclusive.

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

Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult.

Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

Good citizens standing, suffering and struggling together Do you enjoy living in New Zealand? If you are a citizen are you proud of that?

Would you call yourself a good citizen?

According to the government website there are three ways of becoming a New Zealand citizen, these are by birth, descent, and grant.

With citizenship there comes privileges and responsibilities. I’ll summarise them by saying the focus is on doing what is right and good for the nation, not just for yourself. Ways I believe we’ve seen this in action includes the following three Sunday Gatherings - 9 am & 11 am things – standing, suffering, struggling together.

The response of New Zealanders in the past months to the many challenges of Covid-19 has shown that the strength of standing, suffering, and struggling together for a common goal is good for everyone. We may still have a long way to go but Upstairs, 146 Devonport Rd, Downtown, Tauranga being in this together with the right attitude and www.stlukeschurch.org.nz action will continue to make a huge difference.

It’s inspiring to a see what people will stand, suffer, and ONE CHURCH struggle for in life, understanding that THREE LOCATIONS this life is temporary.

What would you be CITY CHURCH TAURANGA Sundays at 9am, 10.30am & 6pm willing to stand, suffer 252 Otumoetai Road, Tauranga and struggle for if it CITY CHURCH COAST (PAPAMOA) were of eternal value?

Sundays at 10am This question Papamoa Rec. Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve JOIN US THIS SUNDAY is answered in CITY CHURCH NORTH (OMOKOROA) citychurch.nz Philippians 1v27-30 Sundays at 10am Omokoroa Sport & Rec. Centre, Western Avenue where everyone who believes in Jesus is called a ‘citizen of A place heaven’. This too of respite is a citizenship that has privileges and in the city responsibilities, and Sunday 8am & 10am it’s a gift and honour Wednesday 10am Messy Church - 4pm, that can never be 3rd Sunday of the month taken away.

God bless you.

Rev Ian Pittendreigh

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