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Creative energy

Little things p4

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The gift of hope p11

Since moving from South Africa to Tauranga a year ago Wynand Claassen has found his home in the artistic community. He owned a dance company and fitness studio in Pretoria and says the effort and support given to the

creative community in Tauranga is not something he is used to. The dance scene in South Africa is very competitive so Tauranga’s collaborative community where people care a lot about the arts is refreshing, says Wynand.

“I’m really enjoying the vibe here.” Wynand’s Tauranga studio is one of about 175 listings on the Creative Bay of Plenty’s new Creative Directory. Read the full story on page 6.

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would have it, I have heaps of things I can apologise for.

It doesn’t take long before someone else Thermonuclear war comes up with something though, so the And it was Jacinda who gave me the theme this week is Other People’s Ideas. The Weekend Sun Combined Circulation BOP Timesidea with the calamitous news this Firstly I’m going to shamelessly steal ancirculation week that New Zealand is in a state of 69,062 circulation of NZME 10,162 idea from my old employer – Stuff. ‘climate emergency’. The problem with working for Stuff This is being touted as a sort of nuclearis that you are never quite sure people free moment all over again, which is Combined Times, Katikati Advertiser understand what you justBOP said. It sounds actually probably pushing it a bit. Te Puke Timesthem circulation is The fear factor associated with 1000 p: 07 578 0030 like you are trying and to avoid telling than HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz what you do forless a living. thermonuclear warheads turning the By way of some background, Stuff planet into a radioactive fireball is a littl the website was originally founded and more intense than a gradual warming of owned by a company called Independent the planet. And the jury is still out on Newspapers Ltd, largely controlled by One of our steers decided to media mogul Rupert Murdoch. get into the calf feed bucket – INL bought many of the privately owned permanently. He may not be independent daily papers around the bright but we are thinking of country, before it was sold to Australian nominating him for our local media company Fairfax for $1.2 billion. A council. - Chris. couple of years ago, the company decided it loved the name Stuff so much, it would call the whole NZ arm of the company Stuff. Then it was sold (for $1) to its CEO. So, basically Stuff is a website that’s been around for 20 years and a whole collection of newspapers, some of which have been around for more than 150 years. And this week, it apologised. (No, not to its shareholders).

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It announced in a series of self-probing, articles, that during those 150 years it had, on reflection, been discriminatory toward Maori in its news coverage at times. It has apologised for this which has been well received by some Maori but baffle and disturbed others, who only went online to do the morning quiz. Now, I was told in no uncertain terms when I started as a junior reporter, that I was never to apologise. Only the editor was allowed to apologise, because apologising is effectively admitting that you are wrong and that makes the lawyer’s job harder, if it turns out you are right. So, while it is very important to correct errors, there is a way of going about it. However, I am an editor now, so this got me thinking - ‘What can I apologise for?’ Sure, I’m only one person, and I’ve only been around 48 years, but as luck

salad. I will make my own lunch and use a reusable container next time and chicken. Do chickens fart?

George Orwell for Mayor

Last week I asked for suggestions on what attributes the new Tauranga City Council mayor should have and got an overwhelming response from one person. Chris sent me a photo of one of his steers and a short explanation which is really very good so here it is. “One of our steers decided to get into the calf feed bucket – permanently. He may not be bright but we are thinking of nominating him for our local council. “The dynamics of my small herd is similar to the dynamics of council. This, in turn, is all a bit similar to George Orwell’s political satire ‘Animal Farm’ which (even though allegorical of totalitarianism) still has many parallels with the behaviour of this last council; and especially in relation to political, racial, and social issues; and those opposed to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.”

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which of those events will happen first However, they are separate issues and there’s not much I can do about a nuclear war, so I have taken a fresh look at what I am doing personally to help the planet.

Time to apologise

And I did this while sitting in my old, gas guzzling V6 on Thursday morning. Sitting on the seat beside me was 200 grams of sliced beef in a single use plastic bag from the deli and a mixed salad inside a plastic bag filled with some kind of gas You could literally feel the planet warming up. Even those four slices of beef represent five farts from a gaseous Angus So, I apologise for my cheap car and beef

• Replacement of the elected governance structure with a committee (of pigs). • The committee changing the rules to suit themselves. ‘All animals are equal’ amended to include: ‘… but some are more equal than others’. • The tendency to become like the previous system they campaigned against and displaced. • The quieter biggest steer is actually the boss and will be the first to go to th works! (old Major?). • The dumb one with the bucket on his head is devious, noisy and a bit spiteful, and would like to be the boss (Napoleon / Squealer?). • The others are all hangers on learning from their elders, and with their own pecking order and alliances. • And so on…. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Plans parked again There is frustration over further delays to a park and ride system. Photo: Daniel Hines.

Exasperation at Tauranga City Council’s prolonged decision-making around Park n Ride options bubbled up at the Bay of Plenty Public Transport Committee last week. “Since 2004, we’ve talked about the move to public transport which requires Park n Rides,” says Western Bay of Plenty mayor Garry Webber. He says 20 years ago the Tauranga City Council could have bought a lot of land in Papamoa but it’s now covered in houses. “Last week at the public transport meeting it was on the agenda again. We talked about it, but it was put off again.” In 2019, Tauranga City Council undertook a study to identify Park n Ride options.

The process identified 16 sites which were assessed in more detail, considering their cost advantage, route congestion, frequency of bus services and proximity and access to arterial routes. From theses 16, three ‘short-listed’ sites were identified - two privately owned sites in Papamoa and Tauranga South, and Baypark as the other option. The council determined that none of these met all the identified success factors, particularly the cost advantage for users and frequent public transport services. The study reported that the use and patronage of a park and ride facility at any of the short-listed sites was likely to be limited. Baypark was discounted as a quick-win solution because of the lack of direct access and delays to buses occurring during the BayLink construction. “Park and Rides in our city and

in the Western Bay can play an important role but are not a silver bullet or panacea to reduce all single occupant vehicle trips,” says Tauranga City Councillor Larry Baldock. “The bus service linking to park ‘n rides must have efficient services with bus priority lanes.” The priority for finalising plans for the Tauranga Northern Link with Tauriko to Barkes Corner and the Baypark to Bayfair Link being completed are two of the main considerations before Park n Ride decisions can be made. “We asked staff to look at any other sites for some quick wins and no other sites passed the investigation at this time. “It is obvious that Bay Park with existing parking facilities could be useful with a direct service to the CBD once the B2B construction is complete in two years,” says Baldock.

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It’s a small world The intricacy of Jan Gee’s knitted clothes and hats is impressive, especially because all of it is 12 times smaller than a normal dress or hat. The knitting adorns the front window of her 1:12 scale model of a haberdashery shop, it is complete with a cash register, tiny balls of wool and rolls of fabric. Jan is the president of the Tauranga Miniature Clubs and although she has always loved everything little, she has only been making miniatures for four years. As child, her mother would have to check boxes before throwing them out to makes sure Jan hadn’t tucked something tiny inside them, like a flower or doll Jan laughs about how when they visited her daughter’s in-law in England they went to a china shop and she chose a tiny china water jug and basin as a gift when they wanted to buy her a full tea set.

“They still tease me about it.” The Tauranga club formed after Jan and other local enthusiasts visited the national association’s bi-annual exhibition in Mount Maunganui. They decided to make their passion an official club and it was then Jan turned her love of tiny things into a hobby. The club now has 15 members, aged between 12 and 93, with some coming from Matamata and Rotorua for the monthly workshops and catch ups. Jan says the club’s catchphrase is ‘making it small’ but they’ve made big friendships from it. The miniatures are made from anything and everything, including modelling clay, fabric scraps, balsa wood and repurposed bits and bobs from around the house. They also buy tiny modelling items that they can’t make themselves. Most miniaturists have cupboards bursting at the seams with items that might be useful for their models, says Jan.

During one of their workshops they were given the challenge of using a pill container as part of their model. Jan made a roulette scene, fellow member Jenny Archiepow incorporated hers into a farm scene and the winner of the challenge used hers to make the Goodnight Kiwi scene that used to signal the end of TVNZ’s broadcasts. Jenny has been a miniaturist for more than 25 years. She also paints and has made a miniature art studio full of her original works. A lot of people say they wouldn’t have the patience to make minis but Jenny says you don’t need it, you can create when the mood strikes. “I’m not a patient person, because you’re not in any hurry, there’s no pressure.” The club recently had its first exhibition which went ‘brilliantly’ and it helped create interest for new members which they are always on the lookout for. Alisha Evans

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Police believe they have found the body of missing Katikati man Shaun Donovan. A police spokesperson says they received a report about 5.45pm on Saturday that a body had been located in the vicinity of the Wharawhara track. “While formal identification is yet to take place police believe the body is that of local man Shaun Donovan, who was reported missing in August,” says the spokesperson. The death will be referred to the Coroner. Shaun, 35, has been missing since August 13. Police scaled back the search for Shaun on August 25 following an extensive search in the vicinity of Wharawhara Road by LandSAR volunteers.

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Gobsmacked Productions aims to take the hassle out of shows for primary schools and literally gobsmack the audience. Patrice Patel created the unique business that manages musicals in schools to combine her love of performing arts and primary teacher experience. She taught in London for two years before getting a job as a performing arts director for an international school in Cairo, where her job was to create original musicals for the kids. Getting 2000 kids up on stage each year gave her the confidence to make a business out of it s she started writing original scripts and songs in preparation for her return to New Zealand Patrice laughs about how the kids there performed her musical of Captain Cook discovering New Zealand. Six years ago she started Gobsmacked Productions in Tauranga and she has just completed her 20th show with the children from Omokoroa No1 School. “I can’t believe I’ve reached 20, I never thought I’d get there.” At first it was a hard market to crack because Ne Zealand has a DIY culture and primary schools traditionally do their own shows, she says. Being a teacher she understands the workload and Gobsmacked takes the pressure off teachers and

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Wynand Claassen has found the creative community in Tauranga warm and accepting. Photo: John Borren.

are as an expressive and diverse arts community.” Eric says they get a number of calls a week from people wanting to find a creative or venue and they refer people to the directory, but if what they need isn’t there, it’s an indicator that CBOP needs to get more information for the public. He says the directory will always be added to and the organisation is working on connecting with Maori, Pacific and other ethnic artists. They want more film industry people too Another project that was born from the directory is the Creative Patapatai, which is more in depth interviews with people that are listed. The 20 questions probe into where the artist came from, who they value in their art form, their creative process and their favourite places in the Bay. Eric says the interviews celebrate local artists and it’s still evolving. They want to add more interviews and are looking at videos or podcasts as well. CBOP’s purpose is to enable arts and culture to thrive in the Western Bay of Plenty through connecting, upkskilling, supporting and promoting those in the sector. The creative directory can be found at: www.creativebop.org.nz Alisha Evans

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Europe’s loss is Tauranga’s gain Amina Edris and Pene Pati.

World acclaimed New Zealand tenor Pene Pati nearly ended up spending Christmas and New Years’ Eve in managed isolation away from family and friends, due to a peculiar set of unfortunate circumstances. He had been rehearsing at the Berlin State Opera House in October when Germany announced new Covid-19 measures. “It was a complete shock, because Germany had been handling everything really well and we had high hopes,” says Pene who is also a member of popular musical trio SOL3 MIO. “One day we were rehearsing and the next day the director walked in and said they were shutting it down. It was heart-breaking because none of us had seen that coming.” The performances were postponed rather than cancelled but he was asked to stay and do the show in Valencia. “I couldn’t bring myself to stay in Europe for a month and a half in the hope that it might happen.” Pene found himself caught between flights by the newly introduced New Zealand managed isolation voucher system, having left Berlin on November 2 and due to arrive on November 3. “When I got to London they said:‘It’s just clicked

over this hour in New Zealand, the system’s kicked in and you’re stuck’.” He was faced with the high cost of a London hotel for six weeks. “With the arts, because it wasn’t cancelled only postponed, there was no obligation for them to pay anyone out because it’s not technically cancelled. So I was now stuck trying to figure out what to do. He found a travel agent on Facebook. “A lot of people had booked quarantine voucher rooms back here to hold in case they travelled. She found someone who wasn’t travelling who said I could have their room.” It meant he was back in New Zealand, out of quarantine and reuniting with his wife, Amina Edris, also an opera star, by November 28. And Europe’s loss is Tauranga’s gain with the dynamic duo putting on a Tauranga performance as a fundraiser for Good Neighbour on December 15. “We’ll be singing opera songs, popular arias, classics and also light-hearted contemporary and Christmas songs.” The concert can be enjoyed at the Te Puna Memorial Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday, December 15. Tickets are available at Baycourt Tauranga or online at: www.ticketek.co.nz. Tickets are $70 adults, $50 students, and booking fees apply.

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Three Tauranga students who have been studying at Otago University are asking locals to select their Christmas tree this year from their Pine Time Christmas Trees collection, with a proportion of funds raised going to help support Tauranga Breast Cancer. “Since Mum was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 we have been involved in giving back, particularly to Breast Cancer Support Services Tauranga,” says Ryan Forlong, who is doing a double major in commerce in marketing and management. Fellow students Flynn Kelly is doing a biochemistry degree with a minor in psychology, while Bryn Fredheim is completing a bachelor of commerce with a double major in accounting and economics. During their schooling years, the trio helped run fundraiser dinners and high teas wearing pink bow ties and ties, as well as prettifying and attiring themselves in pink feathers and tulle costumes to step out on the streets of Tauranga for the annual Hot Pink Walks. “They weren’t able to do the Papamoa Night Walk or the Hot Pink Walk this year for their fundraisers,” says Ryan. The three wanted to raise some funds for their final year coming up in 2021 at Otag and saw the opportunity to also help the local breast cancer service at the same time. “Since going to Otago University in 2018, the three of us haven’t been able to participate in as many local fundraising events so we thought what better way

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Welcome Bay resident Elly Maynard is angry at the way council communicated their changes to the flood plan. Photo John Borren.

Tauranga is awash with worry as thousands of people receive letters telling them of newly defined floo prone areas. Tauranga City Council has sent letters to about 30,400 properties notifying people of proposed plan change 27 which refers to flooding from intense rainfall events. The plan change introduces a new framework to manage the effects of flooding in intense rainfall events. Welcome Bay resident Elly Maynard received one of the letters and is now worried her property will decrease in value and insurance premiums will go up. She has spoken to her insurer and been told insurance premiums will rise if properties are classed in a 1-in-100-year flood plan Elly says her property on Meander Drive hasn’t flooded in the 30 years since it was built.

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Updated flood hazard mapping shows her property is in a potentially flood area from an overland flowpath Council staff told her they have identified potential floodin coming down their driveway. Her property is above the house in front and she says it its basic physics that water will flow down

her drive but there is no flooding coming from or going into the neighbour’s property. Elly has taken her concerns to social media site Neighbourly and says there are so many upset people with similar views. “The whole thing is totally unfair and the way the council’s handled it is just absolutely beyond belief.”

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There are posts on different Facebook groups as well, with the Papamoa Link post attracting 253 comments. She says the way the information has been communicated by council is poor and the confusion it has caused is unnecessary. Elly wants to know where council got its information from for the updated flood hazard mapping because if it’s from previous flood data then it is inaccurate, she says. Tauranga City Council strategy and growth general manager Christine Jones says to understand the risk of flooding, council undertook city-wide risk assessments. These included flood modelling of the likely impacts of a onein-100-year rainfall event in Tauranga, taking into account recorded rainfall data and flood levels from past events, the contours of the land and the

existing stormwater network. It also factored in the predicted effects of climate change on rainfall and sea level rise out to the year 2130. This meets the requirements of the Bay of Plenty Regional Policy Statement requiring that the risk is reduced over time, says Christine. “Plan changes are very technical, especially when it comes to modelling future scenarios.” Under the plan change some developments and re developments such as fence or wall that could block an overland flow path will require resource consent.

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The plan change impacts properties differently so council encourages people to visit their open days, book a one-on-one chat, or call: 07 577 7700. Elly says people need to take the power back and go to these meetings or contact council armed with information, ask for proof if they’re unhappy with the classification and make a submission. The proposed plan change came into effect from November 16, under the Resource Management Act but is subject to change through the submission process. Submissions are open until 5pm, Friday, December 18.

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The government declared a national climate emergency this week, but the National Party is opposed to the move. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has called climate change her generation’s ‘nuclear-free moment’ and introduced the motion in Parliament on Wednesday afternoon. National Party leader Judith Collins told Morning Report the government has been big on talk and small on delivery.

“If it was really an emergency then it could’ve been done yesterday rather than today. We think it’s all very well to declare an emergency but there’s no proper plan in place as to how to deal with it and it’s not much more than a bit of virtue signing from the government. “It can do harm and that harm is making people think that by declaring an emergency that something has happened when it hasn’t. It’s quite false and misleading to people.”

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New name for old Lund Reserve An 89-hectare recreation reserve near Katikati dedicated to horse riding, mountain biking and walking is one step closer to reality. A concept plan and new name has been approved this week by Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Policy Committee. The Waitekohekohe Reserve (previously named Lund Road Reserve) is a mixture of native bush

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It was a well-kept surprise. Unbeknown to her, Omokoroa resident Jocelyn Hicks was to receive the Tauranga Centennial Heritage Award this Sunday at The Elms, highlighting the superb contribution she has made over many years to the history of Tauranga.

and operated kiwifruit orchards in the Omokoroa area. Jocelyn’s strong interest in history saw her involved at The Elms as a guide, and as a trainer of guides for 20 years. When the cruise ships started coming into Tauranga, a much larger team was needed. Who better than Jocelyn with her cheerful and gentle personality, her infectious enthusiasm, great knowledge of history and her teaching skills. She encouraged guides to read whatever On November 23, Jocelyn passed they could lay their hands on to enrich away peacefully with family at her their knowledge of New Zealand’s past side, age 83, unaware of the plans and in particular the story of the to honour her. mission station itself so that they A week later, with massive vases could make the place come alive for of flowers from her garden, visitors. It was not uncommon for friends and family farewelled her Jocelyn to spend three days each at a celebration of her life week, including weekends and in Omokoroa. public holidays increasing her own Whether it was teaching and knowledge, to pass on to others. investing in future generations, Jocelyn was a founding member of preserving the history of The Elms both the Omokoroa History Group and Omokoroa, or developing and the Omokoroa Public Art Group, Jocelyn artworks, Jocelyn looked for ways to and was one of the first trustees of the Hicks. bring history alive, says Fergus Keith. Western Bay Museum. Jocelyn, nee Francis, was born in She had a strong belief in the importance Omokoroa, attending Omokoroa Point of archives. School on her pony. After four terms at Tauranga “When Omokoroa finally gets its new library, we District High School she then moved to Auckland must remember to name the archives room as the where she attended Epsom Girls Grammar. Jocelyn Hicks Room,” says Chris Wright, who was After completing a BA degree from Auckland also involved with Jocelyn in both groups. University, Jocelyn was appointed to the history In 2006, Jocelyn’s dedication to local history was department at Auckland Girls Grammar School, a recognised, when the Elms Volunteer Guides were position she held for 20 years, followed by a move joint winners of the Trustpower Community Awards to Diocesan School for Girls as head of the history for the Heritage and Environment category. department, for another 12 years. Fergus Keith encouraged everyone at Jocelyn’s Jocelyn was one of the first history teachers to take funeral to preserve the stories of Jocelyn and her life, school trips to the Land War sites in the Waikato. and to take hold of the attributes we admire in her Twenty five years ago Jocelyn set up a school and make them part of our own lives. archives project, and now more than 200 New The presentation of the Tauranga Centennial Zealand schools are involved. Jocelyn returned to Heritage Award will still take place posthumously, Tauranga with her husband Rob where they owned this Sunday, November 6, at 2pm at the Elms.

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Lifting their way to bigger things Commonwealth Games gold medallist David Liti originally got into weightlifting to improve his rugby game but the opposite occurred. He qualified in weightlifting for the Olympic Games in Toyko this year although the pandemic put a stop to that. But he’s used to challenges. David was born in New Zealand then raised in Tonga until he was 10 when his family moved back to Auckland. He’s says they lived in a garage for about a year and sometimes didn’t have enough for dinner but from that he’s managed to do something bigger than himself. David came to Tauranga to share his story with children from the Imagine Believe Achieve programme that works

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Here we are nearly at the end of the year and the new Parliamentary term has only just started. We had the Commission and State Openings of Parliament last week, very special occasions for MPs, after which new arrivals give their maiden speeches and will be allowed to participate in debates. This was my third time going through the ceremony but this time it was extra special because my mother Trish came along to watch. Sadly the wet weather precluded the usual military and ceremonial pageantry on the forecourt of Parliament but Mum still appreciated the grandeur and majesty of the events inside the Debating Chamber, Great Hall and Legislative Council Chamber. Over the next three years I will continue to advocate for the Bay

of Plenty in Parliament and will be holding the government to account to ensure the best policies are being implemented for our region. It’s disappointing that the four-lane Tauranga Northern Link project has been delayed again, by another 12 months. And, on top of this delay, they are reducing the speed limit between Te Puna and Katikati to 80km/h. It is also a blow to our region that the Government has only agreed to admit a total of 2000 RSE fruit pickers for the entire country when the kiwifruit industry needs 8000 more workers for Harvest 2021. Lots to keep pushing for. Best wishes for the weekend. I’m sure you, like me, are looking forward to weather that reflects the fact that we are now officially in summer.

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New director signed and sealed Stephen Cleland has been appointed as the new director of the Tauranga Art Gallery. “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Stephen to Tauranga Art Gallery,” says Tauranga Art Gallery Trust interim chair Rosemary Protheroe. “His combination of skills, experience, connections and warm personality is perfect for the gallery.” The appointment foll ws an in-depth and extensive recruitment process carried out by the Tauranga Art Gallery Trust board and a team of industry and HR experts.

“The boa d look forward to working with Stephen and the wider team, to take TAG to the next level in terms of creativity and engagement,” says Rosemary. Stephen brings a wealth of experience and personal ambition to the role, having worked in the competitive New Zealand art scene in a professional capacity for 15 years both as a curator and in leadership positions. He joins Tauranga Art Gallery from the Adam Art Gallery Te Pātaka Toi at Victoria University of Wellington, where he has held the position of Curator since 2015. Stephen says he is attracted to the scale of Tauranga Art Gallery and the opportunity to lead a dedicated team and an important regional art organisation. “Tauranga is a city that will only continue to rise in its national standing and it’s exciting to have the opportunity to contribute to the cultural fabric of the city through developing an ambitious programme with leading international and New Zealand-based artists.” Initially growing up in the Waikato, Stephen studied at the University of Auckland in the early 2000s, gaining bachelor’s degrees in Art History and Fine Arts at Elam School of Fine Arts. His passion for exhibition making then led to curatorial roles, initially through co-founding and co-managing Window Gallery at the University of Auckland, a project space running concurrent on-line and site-based contemporary art programmes in a purpose-built gallery. He then undertook curatorial and directorial positions at Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts, Auckland and The hysics Room, Christchurch, prior to returning to Tamaki to commence further postgraduate study. He was acting curator, contemporary art at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki from 2014-2015 and moved to Wellington that year for the Adam Art Gallery role. Stephen will relocate to Tauranga in early January and is joined by his wife Sonya Lacey, a leading contemporary artist who was recently nominated for the prestigious Walters Prize at Auckland Art Gallery.

Stephen Cleland, new director of the Tauranga Art Gallery. Photo: Robert Cross.

He is also looking forward to being closer to family in the Waikato and the Bay of Plenty and exploring the region that will become his home in this exciting new chapter in his career. “The boa d would also like to take this opportunity to thank Mary Stewart, our departing interim director, for her commitment, innovation and sterling

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Christmas come to the village Christmas is coming up and here in Greerton Village we are really getting into the spirit of the season! Our giant Christmas hamper promotion is well underway and we’re pleased to see more and more people shopping locally. There are three big prizes which are made up of donations from 68 businesses, which is the largest number we’ve ever had! The donations from these businesses – including gifts, vouchers and more – will be split into three big prize packs. You’ve got until December 20 to shop and win. Look for stores with the poster displayed in the window, make a purchase and put your name in the draw to win! Winners will be announced on December 22, just in time to pick up your goodies for Christmas. Christmas in Greerton is back this weekend and there will be plenty to see and do. In the Greerton Village School grounds, on and around the rotunda stage on Friday, December 11, there will be face painting, food vendors, coffee carts, great entertainment and of course Santa will be there handing out lollies for the kids. Guest performer Marion Burns will be showing off her fiddle playing prowess, accompanied by Greenpark School choir and string ensemble. Marion has fiddled he way across the world at 100 miles per hour – from the top of the

Above: Greenpark School’s Twisting Vines dance group. Left: Marion Burns will be in Greerton for one show only! Eiffel Tower to the bottom of the Grand Canyon - and now she’s coming to Greerton for one show only, so make sure you don’t miss it! Inachord Chorus and Greenpark School Twisting Vines dance group will also be performing on the day. Entry is by gold coin donation or an item of non-perishable food, which will be donated to the local food bank, and children under 12 can attend for free. Gates open at 5pm and the show starts at 5.30pm. Feel free to bring along low chairs, blankets and your own picnic food, but please leave the alcohol and glass at home. Hope to see you there!

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BOP real estate shine at 2020 REINZ awards Bay of Plenty real estate agencies took out two awards at the 2020 REINZ Awards for Excellence. LINK Business won the Medium Business Brokerage Office of the Year award and Bayleys Country, Tauranga won the Large Rural Office of the Year award. “To win one of these awards is to be the best of the best, and that is a noteworthy achievement,” says REINZ CEO Bindi Norwell.

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Oasis in the city Thirty Eight Elizabeth is the name unveiled at a breakfast event in Tauranga this week for the much-anticipated $200 million Farmers Tauranga Development, which is rising rapidly on the corner of Elizabeth St and Devonport Rd. It will be New Zealand’s first development to offer this mix of retail, residential and dining.

Farmers’ new flagship store and other retail and dining experiences will be complemented by the 97 luxury apartments and 23 ‘sky townhouses’ - now collectively named Elizabeth Towers.

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“It was time to give this spectacular site its names,” says project manager Brett Nicholls. “As Elizabeth Towers goes up within Thirty Eight Elizabeth, we want the local community to feel as proud of

this site as we do.” Touted as the new gateway to the inner city, Thirty Eight Elizabeth is due to open in late 2021 is expected to draw life and heart back into the downtown area. The Elizabeth Towers’ apartments and townhouses will be available to view and purchase shortly after.

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Farmers will be a full-range store featuring higher ceilings than traditional stores, creating a sense of lightness and airiness. “There’s no other development in New Zealand with A-grade retail stores like this.” A podium sitting above the retail and dining precinct will feature a sky garden – a An artist’s impression shows what Thirty Eight Elizabeth will look like cosmopolitan when it is finished replacement for the traditional backyard with communal garden There has already been strong interest from home terraces, a state-of-the-art pool, spa, gym, and buyers, but the decision to build before putting the entertainment areas. homes on the market is one that Brett is sticking with. An exclusive residential basement car park will “We are choosing to build before bringing the expand across the full site, providing parking for offering to the market to demonstrate its high residents. A further 160 carparks will be provided level of thought, craftsmanship and quality - seeing for shoppers. is believing.”

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Changing with the times Tauranga Chamber of Commerce CEO Matt Cowley, left, hosts a discussion with Bernadette Ryan-Hopkins, Michelle Sinclair and Scott Campbell.

New research shows that employment, specifically retaining and recruiting skilled staff, is the number-one concern of business owners in the Bay of Plenty. Tauranga Chamber of Commerce recently undertook qualitative analysis with market research company Key Research to discover the issues facing its members. Respondents say their number one concern is recruiting and retaining staff (35 per cent). Of these respondents, 71 per cent said the inability to find highl skilled staff was their biggest issue. The costs of doing business (27 per cent) and dealing with the impacts of Covid-19 (23 per cent) round out the top three areas of concern.

Scott Campbell, director of Campbell Squared consultancy, says providing certainty to his staff was critical for morale, and made the decision to keep everyone on 100 per cent salary during the tough times. Being honest about the state of his business was important. “I exposed far more of my financials than my accountant would want me to, but I felt the team needed to be aware of what was going on.” Bernadette says local businesses shouldn’t be afraid to head hunt out of the major cities to try to bring in the talent they need. “We also have this ex-pat pool returning and businesses need to be looking at ways that we can tap into that.”

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Tauranga Chamber of Commerce CEO Matt Cowley says despite the immediate issues of Covid-19, businesses still face key enduring issues. “Businesses who are reliant on foreign workers are struggling to find good staff. Government regulation has incrementally added to the rising cost of compliance. Bernadette Ryan-Hopkins, founder of Ryan + Alexander recruitment agency, says retaining employees is about being good to work for. “When people talk about what is important to them, flexibility is the number-one after salary. In a Covid-19 world, businesses have had this forced upon them for good. “They have had to find ways to offer staff flexibility – whether in hours or working location – and show that they’re committed to supporting the team.”

Of the respondents who indicated their concerns were rising business costs, 40 per cent say high staff costs are their main challenge. Michelle Sinclair, senior tax and development manager at Bakertilly Staples Rodway, says while a business must be prepared to pay what someone is worth, it is not the only aspect of a role that employees are attracted to. She says planning is the key to mitigating rising costs – including staff salaries. Businesses that are agile, can adapt to the market and embrace new opportunities that will drive growth. “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, and not changing anything, so look for the opportunities, start investing and make the most of what is presented to you. “Analyse where you are at, look at your financial structure and don’t plan to ‘set and forget’.”

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Time travelling adventure wins first place Two young filmmakers’ excellent technical skills and brilliant use of storytelling has seen them win the top award for the International Youth Silent Film Festival (IYSFF) New Zealand National 2020 competition.

aged 20 years and under, from the United States, Europe, Australia, The United Arab Emirates and Aotearoa to create a three-minute silent film set to one of 10 musical scores composed for the festival. Due to the impacts created by the Covid-19 outbreak, organisers made the difficult decision to switch to a streamed version of the 2020 IYSFF NZ National Awards Final. The 15 finalist films and the awards show ar available to view via Baycourt Community & Arts Centre’s Facebook page.

The awards are held annually at Baycourt Community & Arts Centre in Tauranga, but this year due to Covid-19, were pre-recorded and streamed live. Sci-fi themed silent fil ‘Lost In Time’ by Carmel College’s Sophia Kwon, 18, and Lynfield College’s Daniel Wardadi, 17, was announced the overall winner of this year’s competition. Along with winning first place and the cash prize of $1500, Sophia Kwon also picked up the award for Best Editing for her work on ‘Lost In Time’. Coming in at second and collecting a cash prize of $1000 was Tauranga Lost in Time, the winner of the 2020 IYSFF NZ National award. Girls’ College filmmaker Tearani Wikohika for her Traditionally, the finalist films of the Aotearo sci-fi film ‘Chasing Shadows’, which also took hom competition are screened at the Awards Final which the award for Best Cinematography, while the film’s is held at Baycourt Community & Arts Centre – lead actor Venice Harris, 14, picked up the award where the competition debuted in New Zealand for Best Actor. Along with their accolades and cash prizes, the Top back in 2016 – with the soundtrack for each film performed live on Baycourt’s mighty Wurlitzer Two films ‘Lost In Time’ and ‘Chasing Shadows’ Theatre Organ. will now automatically represent New Zealand at Entries for the IYSFF NZ National 2021 the IYSFF Global Awards Final which will be held at competition are now open. For submission guidelines the Hollywood Theatre in Portland, Oregon, US, in and soundtracks visit the IYSFF’s official website: June 2021. www.makesilentfilm.co The IYSFF competition challenges filmmakers,

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‘Audacious’ goal set by new internet company A new Kiwi broadband provider will donate 100 per cent of its profits to frontline ambulance workers across the country, including those in the Bay of Plenty community. YelloHalo has set an ‘audacious’ goal to return $1 million to more than 1200 frontline ambulance workers in its first year This goal is inspired by a very

personal experience, with CEO of YelloHalo Graeme Blake saying he will never forget the terror he felt when his six-day-old daughter stopped breathing. He says his daughter would not be here today without the immediate help and quick thinking of his local ambo’s and that’s why he wants to give them as much support as possible.

Eugene van der Merwe is standing up to speak out over farm killings. Photo: John Borren.

Ongoing troubles in South Africa are getting swept under the carpet not only by its own administration, but by the media at large, one ex-pat now living in Tauranga says. Eugene van der Merwe, formerly a school deputy principal from the South African city of Durban, moved to New Zealand 17 years ago after he retired, to be near his eldest daughter and her Kiwi husband. The 77-year-old is trying to raise public awareness here about the ongoing violence many in his country of birth are facing. It’s the fate of South African farmers and their families in particular that breaks his heart, as well as the lack of coverage about it in the mainstream media. Hearing what goes on makes him want to cry at times.

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white minority. Ramaphosa is the leader of the African National Congress, the party which has governed South Africa since Nelson Mandela was elected back in 1994, following the end of apartheid in the country. Ramaphosa has given assurances there won’t be wholesale land grabs. Any such moves would be tempered by economic considerations as banks have billions of dollars tied up in loans on farm land.

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He believes other South Africans would like to speak out about the atrocities too, but fear being called racist for even raising the matters. He is at pains to be clear that the murders are not about race. White, black, and Indian farmers have all been targeted, he says. Reuters reported in October that South Africa has the fifth highest murder rate in the world, with 21,325 murders in the 2019/20 financial year. Of those, 49 were white farmers. Also in October South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Africans not to equate the murders of white farmers with ethnic cleansing as it inflames racial tensions Reuters quoted Ramaphosa saying that the majority of victims of violent crime are black and poor. “It is young black men and women who are at a disproportionately greater risk of being murdered,” Ramaphosa says. The South African government is in the process of changing its constitution to make it easier to confiscate land without compensation, as part of efforts to address economic inequality. Land ownership is heavily skewed in favour of the

Eugene ascribes a big portion of responsibility for the violence to the far-left Economic Freedom Fighters party, whose leader Julius Malema was once in the ANC. The EFF gained 11 per cent of the vote at the last general election and is far more vocal in its support of large scale land confiscation “They sing openly, massive gatherings: ‘kill the farmer, burn the farms’. They sing it openly and that’s exactly what people do… they do exactly what they sing,” he says. Farmers have been unable to rely on the police or army for protection and must band together to defend themselves, Eugene says. The killings have been occurring periodically for the last 27 years, Eugene says, but have escalated in the past year. “The reality is the number of farmers and productive farms is reducing yet they are the ones supplying food for a nation of 52 million people.” Some of his friends still in South Africa are farmers, which is part of the reason Eugene is speaking out. “They don’t sleep at night and they still have to farm. “I am a Kiwi now and this is my country, but of course part of you is still there, and you feel for the people that are suffering.” Eugene says all he can do here is pray. And raise awareness. To that end, he held a gathering at Memorial Park in October, to highlight the farmers’ plight. Robyn Hayes

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With Christmas just three weeks away the SPCA is reminding people not to give pets as gifts.

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It might be tempting to put a puppy or kitten under the Christmas tree but people need to consider the costs and lifestyle changes a pet will bring to their family, says Tauranga SPCA centre manager Margaret Rawiri. “When you’re thinking of opening your life and home to an animal, you need to carefully consider the long-term commitment you’re making.” She says pets should always be a family wide and educated decision that considers the pet’s needs as well. Costs for pets include food, registration for dogs, vet bills, pet insurance, grooming and boarding for those going away. Other things to think about when adopting or gifting animals, is that pets are for life, they’ll be

part of the family for up to 20 years. Pets also require training and care, they all need affection and attention and dogs require extensive training and daily exercise. For people renting, having an animal can make it harder to find a home, with most rentals having ‘no pets’ policies. The SPCA has looked at their data and while they get a few animals returned, for various reasons, the data shows this is no higher over the festive season. Margaret says they are delighted by this and that most people think carefully before taking on the responsibility of a pet. The SPCA education team do a lot of work in this area and their adoption requirements mean the owner has to meet the animal and for dogs have a fenced property that is fit for purpose, she says This is a stumbling block for those gifting pets unless it is for someone in their immediate family, says Margaret.

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A head start on the school year NumberWorks’nWords is running its popular Kickstart Holiday Course in January 2021.

Sessions run from Monday to Friday, January 25-29. Session times are 10am-12pm and possibly 12pm-2pm, if the demand is there. People can choose to attend for one or two hours each day. The course is designed to ‘kick-start that resting “For best results, we recommend attending all days, brain’ after the holiday break, and before school but you may choose selected days. Places are limited starts in the New Year, says owner Leanne Rhodesand will be filled Robinson. on a first come, firs “It is so served basis.” important to NumberWorks’nhit the ground Words is also taking running and our bookings for Term 1. students who start Lesson times are at the year well, keep 4pm, 5pm and 6pm and the momentum the term starts Tuesday, all year. February 2. “The first weeks “Whether your of Term 1 are child wants a boost critical, often with in English, maths, or testing, and it’s both, we can provide important that a learning program to children start the support their goals.” school year with To learn more confidence.” about the school After the holiday program and challenges of 2020, Loading up the car with donations to the foodbank. tutoring services, visit: Leanne says they are more passionate than ever about helping students numberworksnwords.com/nz. start the New Year well. A chance at half price. “Some have gotten behind with all the disruption.” NumberWorks’nWords is doing its annual Food All sessions are catered to the individual, and help Bank Collection. Every item gives people an entry in children develop their English or maths skills in a the draw for 50 per cent off the fees. supportive environment. People can bring in items between The tutoring model focuses on building learning 11.30am-6.30pm, Monday to Friday, to 92 Eleventh confidence in children, to help them advance their studies and achieve their best academic results. Ave until Friday, December 11.

We are ‘building back better’ Our Government has a proud record of investing in our schools and lifting the quality of the classrooms students and teachers spend so much time in. Already, we’ve provided up to $400,000 to almost every state school in the country to upgrade their facilities – but we know there’s more to do. The election delivered a clear mandate to accelerate our economic recovery from Covid-19 and build back better. That’s why we’re fast-tracking investment in projects that will reduce schools’ emissions and save them money, while also supporting local jobs and growing our economy. The Government recently announced that around 7500 students will benefit from our latest investment of $164 million to build new classrooms and upgrade schools around the country.

This package will help create and sustain more than 3000 jobs for local builders, plumbers, carpenters, roofers and electricians, who will in-turn buy products and supplies from local stores, which boosts regional economies. In the Bay of Plenty more than $30 million has been allocated for three new schools and school expansions which will provide space for more than 1000 additional students. The $30 million will be divided between Papamoa’s Te Okuroa Drive School (stage 2 expansion), Papamoa College (stage 3 and 4 expansion) and Taumata School in Pyes Pa (stage 2 expansion). I know this is just the start and there’s more to do, but I am proud this Government is prioritising construction projects in schools so more young New Zealanders can learn in warm and dry classrooms that are fit for purpose

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Christmas hardship new for some For some, Christmas will be a welcome end to a difficult year.

The Army offers a suite of services to wrap around vulnerable people and help them up and out of poverty. From budgeting advice But for many, it will mark the first time they have to positive lifestyle programmes, housing had to reach out for support from the Sallies. support to addiction services, social work to Most of us know someone who has been hard hit by advocacy, The Salvation Army has a history the Covid-19 pandemic. But there are many others of offering hope and creating resilience. who you don’t know personally. They could be in your Right now, they’re already facing street, or your neighbourhood, without you knowing it. unprecedented demand for their Families who previously felt secure, now find wraparound services. themselves in dire situations—financially, emotionally and mentally. The Salvation Army sees these people Hope for Christmas every day and we are expecting even more over the Recruitment and training of an additional coming weeks. 15 budget advisors is needed to cope with financial mentoring over the next months. They’ve also seen a 35 per cent increase in the need for support with wellbeing. And this is likely to increase as Christmas gets closer. This makes the need for support greater than ever before, as they see many new

families in crisis coming to The Salvation Army. “For too many New Zealanders, the only gift they want this Christmas is ‘hope’. Hope to regain stability; hope to get back their dignity and self-esteem; hope that Christmas Day will bring even a little joy; hope of regaining their emotional wellbeing; hope for the future,” says territorial director for community ministries Jono Bell.

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Penning an open letter to the new TCC mayor Congratulations, Your Worship, on being chosen by your community to lead Tauranga City Council. I look forward to working with you as you bring positive leadership that our city needs. Residents have placed their faith in you to bring Council together. They’ve elected you to lead a team of councillors, also appointed by the community, that represent different suburbs and different views. Sometimes those views will produce robust debate, as they should. I trust you will facilitate and encourage the diversity of opinion that is critical to local democracy.

Allow me to offer my observation of your new colleagues, there’s the right mix of international, local, and small business experience around the table. Likewise, there are deep wells of community and local government knowledge to draw on. However, their morale is low. The last 12 months have been bruising, but I know, as you lead by example, we’ll make a great team going forward; a group that is focussed on our city and not on each other.

Many challenges are facing Tauranga, growth and rates rises have been inseparable, but this isn’t sustainable moving forward. Our city is strangled by a lack of Crown investment in highway interchanges on SH29 and SH2 that would release thousands of residential and industrial sections to market. You’ll be lobbied furiously by developers, but never forget you owe as much to Gail, a retired pensioner from Gate Pa, as those with millions of dollars to gain from our decisions with her money. Your success is our city’s success. Let’s get to it!

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Summer tips for pet owners The days are longer and warmer weather is on it’s way, so now’s a great time to start thinking about how to get your pet summer-ready. Pets don’t sweat the same way we humans do, so it’s important to make sure they are looked after and can enjoy summer. The most important thing is making sure your pet has access to clean, fresh drinking water and plenty of shade. Bring a water bottle for your pet, just like you do for yourself and consider switching to or adding wet food to your pet’s diet to increase fluids Know the signs of overheating your pet – things such as heavy panting, dry or bright red gums, thick drool, vomiting, diarrhoea and wobbly legs are all possible symptoms of overheating. It can be hard to organise but make sure you never leave your pet in the car. Cars heat up very quickly in summer, even

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More young people wanted for aged care As job seekers begin their end of year scramble to find work, an aged care expert is calling on young people and graduates to consider taking roles caring for older New Zealanders. Miranda Smith, founder of in-home private care specialists Miranda Smith Homecare, says young people can make fantastic carers and with demand increasing every year as our population ages, there’s plenty of work available. "We know that New Zealand’s unemployment rate is climbing post-Covid and also that more women have been affected than men," says Miranda. "Couple that with the tens of thousands of graduates looking for a role to transition them into the workforce, and we believe private in-home care could be an excellent option for New Zealanders with an interest in our older generation, aptitude and a caring nature." Miranda - who has offices across Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Taupo, Hawke’s Bay, Waikato, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch - says her carers are matched carefully with clients to ensure there’s a good fit

"We look for shared interests such as art, music, gardening and so on - as well as a personality fit. "Although a lot of our care work is longer-term, we also look for shorter-term carers to work in the homes of people who’ve had a recent injury or surgery, for instance, and might need a hand with cooking, shopping, showering and getting to appointments. “Over Christmas, there is also demand for short-term care while clients’ extended family take a break." Miranda says although a caregiver qualification is viewed favourably when recruiting, what’s more important is character and a willingness to connect with the needs of a client. Those that have transitioned from the early childcare sector "seem to particularly enjoy working with our older citizens". "We know that younger people and graduates might not consider in-home care as an option and choose hospo or fruitpicking instead, for example. “Our message is to take a look at what we do and think about whether you enjoy the company of older New Zealanders. There are lovely roles, with flexible hours, for the right people." And she encourages those applying for roles to add a note or cover letter detailing any care they might have done in the past. “Even if it’s helping your grandparent each

week, or driving a neighbour to the supermarket. It all counts, and we enjoy reading about experiences applicants have had with the older people in their lives." The private homecare industry is growing as many older Kiwis choose to stay comfortably in their own homes as

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Exercise encourages better outcomes New research has established why people who exercise when suffering from cancer generally have better outcomes, ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard Beddie says. Cancer sufferers who exercise regularly have a generally better prognosis than inactive patients, but science hasn’t understood why exercise helps slow

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Grey Power disappointed to learn of more bank closures Many older people are being left without essential services because of cost cutting and the march of modern technology. It is now expected that most banking transactions can occur via the internet or telephone. “We have lobbied relevant agencies since 2016 to ensure, to the best of our ability, that older people are not disadvantaged by

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to fund the programme. Spokesperson Joanne Mahon says Southern Cross was delighted by the level of interest from teachers, schools and parents in New Zealand’s own, locally designed and internationally recognised, schools’ mindfulness programme. "This increase in demand since the costs associated with participating in the programme were removed, shows us there is huge appetite for a structured programme like this for schools. "We wanted to support a programme that directly benefited our children and the fantastic uptake means we can start to make a real impact on the mind health of our kids. "We’re thrilled to be able to make a tangible difference for Kiwi kids as part of our commitment to helping to build a healthier future for all New Zealanders."

The director of mindfulness training and development for Pause Breathe Smile Grant Rix says that with financial barriers to schools participating in the programme now a thing of the past, the programme had been scaled up to meet demand. "The last three months have been a game changer for us. If all the schools that have contacted us since September go ahead with bookings, we will double the number of schools we have reached in the past two and a half years before we teamed up with Southern Cross. "We knew demand was likely to be high but it’s always difficult to gauge. Now we are building the team to scale up to meet this increased demand, which is a wonderful position to be in." Pause Breathe Smile provides professional learning and development for teachers who deliver the programme in their classrooms and incorporate its practices into their teaching.

The importance of sunscreen use As we approach warmer days we get all enthused to get outside, into the garden, for a walk, or to the beach.

What we also do is start applying sunscreen on hot sunny days. What sunblock is best, how often should I reapply, What SPF should I look for…? A good sun protection should include three main ingredients to give good protection and repair. A broad spectrum chemical and physical block with antioxidants for repair. UV A is what we call our aging ray as it is the same wavelength summer and winter penetrating our skin, whether the sun is shining or not. UVB on the other hand is known as our burning ray. So that is when we see the sun, and feel it on our body it triggers us to apply sunscreen. Thus, we have a chemical and physical block, this is to both help reflect and absorb the UV rays to help stop them penetrating our cells. Antioxidants in a sun protection are great to help counteract the cellular

change (free radicals) caused by exposure to the sun, and cell damage. There is a common misunderstanding of the SPF factor of various sunscreens. For example SPF 30 blocks about 97 per cent of UVB radiation, SPF 50 blocks 98 per cent, and SPF 100 blocks 99 per cent. Applying sunscreen is just so important!

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Festival drug checking decision will save lives we hope will expand beyond festivals and be properly resourced." Know Your Stuff NZ and the Drug Foundation have received more requests to offer drug checking over the past few years. This expansion needs funding, as it relies on expensive equipment and trained teams. Infrared spectrometers used for

The Drug Foundation is thrilled by Health Minister Andrew Little’s announcement providing legal certainty for drug checking happening at festivals this year. The proposed time-limited legislation will reduce the number of people needing medical attention and potentially save lives. "We can prevent and reduce harms from drugs by using health approaches," says deputy executive director Ben Birks Ang. "Our laws haven’t caught up with the commonly held view that we can best address drug use by treating it as a health issue. These changes give the volunteers and festival organisers certainty that they can provide this important service without running

the risk of being prosecuted themselves." Know Your Stuff NZ has offered drug checking at festivals for many years and has partnered with the NZ Drug Foundation for the past three. This experience has proven that for a person who is planning to take a substance, having a conversation with a volunteer and being given information helps them make healthy decisions. Data shows that most people decide not to take a drug if it is different or more harmful than what they expected it to be. "No one wants someone they care about to not come home from a festival because they have taken a dangerous drug," says Ben. "While we think this is a positive announcement, we already know the evidence and demand is present. “We look forward to the long-term solution, which

The power of positive thinking “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts,” Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor. These days we hear a lot about positive thinking... and that’s because it works. Have you noticed when you feel flat or negative about a situation and then make a conscious decision to look for something more positive in it things begin to change. You start to see more of the opportunities than the obstacles. The truth is that everything relies on your attitude and, although the amount of work is the same, the outcome is completely different. One resource I use is to question if what I am thinking is

true and then explore other perspectives that may be equally true. What resources could you use to shift your attitude so you start to see more opportunities than obstacles in your surroundings? If you would like to know more about narrative or relationship coaching phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on: 07 577 1200 / 021 258 2145, or visit my website: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz

testing cost $50,000 each. "As the Government works through how to make this offering a standard feature of New Zealand’s health approach to drug use, we encourage the government to think about the practicalities of offering services throughout the country. “Both equipment and staffing need to be part of this.”

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Free us from gridlock Rubbish bins In reply to F De Graaf on the new speed limits (The Weekend Sun, November 27, page 28). I’m pretty sure most did not agree to 80km/h from Katikati to Tauranga. Most would have accepted 90km/h, but most of the time we are grid locked and can’t get past 10km/h so not sure why you would change the speed limit at all. We do know the ploy is to try and force big trucks and others to the road over the Kaimai Ranges. Apparently, the new motorway from Cambridge to Auckland is wonderful and so much quicker. Who are they trying to kid? Big trucks still have to drag up the Kaimai hill and then on their air brakes down

the other side so they would still rather drive through Katikati. Plus, many come and go from the Coromandel! At the end of the day NZTA, get over yourself and put a road tunnel through the Kaimai hill and get Tauranga moving again. We are the fastest growing city and area in New Zealand. We have the major port for New Zealand and you keep ignoring our gridlock situation on SH2 and SH29. Both are the main highways to and from Tauranga and still gridlocked. We are always told we need more immigrants to help build NZ, but all our infrastructure just gets worse. Where does the money go? C Humphreys, Katikati.

Treat volunteers with respect This letter relates to the report on page 3 of last week’s edition of The Weekend Sun regarding the abuse that volunteers at animal rescue centres have been subjected to. We are appalled by the behaviour of the persons who have criticised volunteers who are doing their very best to care for animals who have either been mistreated or abandoned, and wildlife in distress. These volunteers work very hard with limited resources and a high

number of animals to be looked after, and they do not deserve to be treated this way. So to those persons who have been critical of the volunteers, and in particular the shameful person who demanded their donation back, either volunteer yourself or stop this disgraceful behaviour. In other words treat others as you expect to be treated yourself. K & L Goddard, Omokoroa.

I have just received my water rates from the Tauranga Council, included with it is a drawing of the rubbish bins we have to pay another very large fee for. There is no way that I can get all those bins in my garage. I already have a bin for glass. Why do I need another? Be prepared to have four of your bins sit on the verge until you collect them. We already have a rubbish bin (not used as plastic bags are mandatory). We take our papers, plastics, bottles, etc to the recycling centre. Whoever made this decision needs to be checked by a psychiatrist as surely no sane person could come up with this idea. The icing on the cake is the looney tooney idea that we should put our food scraps in a bin and then sit it in our garage or house itself (no room in garage for all the bins), for a fortnight. You are joking? No you are not. The smell in our houses of rotting and decaying food is going to be really wonderful. People of Tauranga bombard the Tauranga Council members with emails, Facebook, Twitter, and any other means of communication nowadays to repeal this catastrophic bylaw, that, if put in motion, will be felt by all of us for many years as another Tauranga Council folly. T Johnson, Gate Pa. The Weekend Sun welcomes letters from readers. Preference will be given to short letters (200 words maximum) supplied with full name and contact details.

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More poor behaviour I must take time out to voice my absolute disgust at the way Mayor Tenby Powell was treated at a meeting, after he announced his retirement from his position as mayor of the Tauranga City Council. To witness the sound of a firm clap from someone present is the absolute abhorrent of common decency. That person should never be allowed to enter the sanctum of the Council Chamber ever again. I believe you will be identified The mayor was elected by all the people to represent all of the people which is something some councillors fail to understand and practise themselves. This dysfunctional council should all be sacked and a commissioner installed until the next Local Government Elections. If this continues we will get more of the same and egos will burst. The Mayor once announced that the city was broke. He was absolutely right .TCC is broke! You just wait and see. TCC has been broke a while and the position is getting acceleratingly worse. Councillor Steve Morris once had the audacity to claim in The Weekend Sun that Council debt was secured against Council assets. A pending $600,000,000 debt to something like $1.5 billion of assets. What absolute nonsense! Council debt is secured against the ratepayer. Our capital value. Some of these councillors have been on Council for several terms. It doesn’t take much to identify the shambles over that period of time. In the meantime l offer Mr Tenby Powell a speedy recovery from his illness and thank him for being our universal Mayor. R Reid, Otumoetai.

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Eclectic local music – pass it on I have always thought of the Tauranga music scene as pretty middle-of-the-road. But perhaps I've been wrong. That struck me the other day as I prepared to review another couple of local album releases. Perhaps the scene here, despite its general straightness, is actually a little more off-kilter than I thought. Of course there is an underground scene and let me tip the old fedora to the work of Tauranga Music Sux, more recently rebranded as Your Enabler Presents, fighting against musical good taste in all shapes. A takeover of the Historic Village is planned next February for the No Future Festival which will include dozens of loud guitar bands, some with names that I can actually print in a family newspaper. More power to them. But what I was wondering was why, despite Tauranga being such a safe place musically, the albums I have been reviewing are so eclectic.

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This week it's Latin music, or at least a Latin hybrid. Santiago, originally from Argentina, has been resident here now for a couple of decades, singing, writing and playing guitar, solo, in various duos and occasionally a band. You can hear him in bars around the area and at events such as the Incubator's Illuminarti Festival where he played last weekend. Earlier this year he finished his latest album, Pass It On, which he's been working on for roughly two years in his 2 x 3 rustic home studio. Making music requires patience and dedication. Santi was using the same gear to play gigs and to record, so it meant quite a bit of work just to set up the home studio again each week after performing. There are 14 songs, all written by Santi and all played by him. As well as his first instrument, guitar, he played drums and other percussion - clave, cowbell, guiro, triangle, shaker, rain stick – bass, trumpet, trombone, melodica and marimba. Then there was the instrument he calls Ernesto, probably the only real armadillo body charango in New Zealand, which features on the opening track Sal De Ahi, a song inspired by a children's song about a little goat and wolf that his children love.

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You have Anthony Coulter's eccentric musical theatre-influenced songs, pure old-style blues from Mike Garner, blues rock from Hybrid Blues, Afro-futurist instrumentals from The Afrolites, virtuoso guitar instrumentals from Sean Bodley and, this week, Latino folk rock from Santiago Rebagliati. The most mainstream recent thing has been Janne Izett's album, Seasons, and even that's not exactly pop music. Tauranga may not produce much scary challenging

Most of the songs are in English, a few in Spanish. Santi favours massed vocals. Each song has several, creating a chorus of unison and harmony voices. It's a very distinctive sound. Actually, there are a lot of distinctive sounds here. I guess you could describe it as lo-fi Latino with a Beatles influence (as you might expect from a big George Harrison fan). There are banks of the aforementioned percussion, many guitars, and rhythms that are clearly from different musical traditions. There are also some delightful bursts of horn playing. Second track Decision opens with such a blast, sitting somewhere between Tom Waits and a ska carnivale. The most familiar song, Take It, is an older one of Santi's and I'm sure he's recorded it before, a ‘Keep On Trucking’ road song with a chorus that sticks in the brain. But there is a bit of everything here. If there is a criticism to be made it is possible that there are simply too many ideas and too much going on - I find it exhilarating, some might feel it exhausting Amongst the many most enjoyable eccentricities are two versions of Social Club, dedicated to the venue Santi has played so many times. It is in Gypsy Jazz style. Or sort of guerilla neo-Gypsy jazz,

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Art is a number. The number is 112 It’s simple really for those who are in the know. Four years ago, the same inaugural exhibition was called ‘109’ because the opening launch show was on the exact day that the Forresters Hall was opened in Tauranga’s Spring St 109 years before, to the very day. The gallery is housed in that building, now relocated to Tauranga Historic Village. “Obviously the exhibition was called 109 then, and everything was priced at $109. Every year on the same birthday we add a number and a dollar to the price,” says The Incubator Creative Hub director Simone Anderson. “This is the fourth year, so we are calling it ‘112’. All the works of art are $112.” Simone says the exhibition will have about 140 entries from Tauranga artists, with each one being 12x12 inches, or 30cm x 30cm. “This is a wonderful annual show and openend at 11am on Saturday, November 28, as part of the

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Saturday 5 December Archery At Graham Park

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

Understated folk-rock, psychedelia, evoking Lennon, Kevin Morby and Father John Misty

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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 Delia 027 284 8762 Andrea 021 133 0313

Beth-El Messianic Family

Celebrate Shabbat the Sabbath (Sat) as Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) & all early believers did. All Welcome 10am Otumoetai Primary Hall. Joel van Ameringen 021 768 043 www.BethEl. org.nz

BOP Tall people Club

People taller than 180 cm are invited to join social club and Facebook group. Ph: 021 022 62619

Classic Motorcycle Coffee Meet

Talk classic motorbikes, rides & support. Bring your bike out for the trip. 10-11am at Four14 Espresso, 414 Pyes Pa Rd. Don 027 241 3595

Cold Wax Workshops

Used in the late 1500’s by Titan plus the Renaissance period. Last workshop 12th Dec. then more in 2021 Sue Mac Dougall kiwisuemac@gmail.com Ph 021 0239 4549

Adult tennis. 1.30pm, Bellevue Park, Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

Petanque

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

Plant And Craft Sale

Fundraiser for Alzheimers Tauranga Range of plants e.g. Roses, bromeliads, succulents, veggie plants etc. Range of hand crafts for sale 8.30-12pm 116 13th Ave

Prayers for NZ/Life

Prayers for NZ and also affirming the dignity of life from conception to natural end, 3pm St Joseph’s Church, 10 Pitua Road, TePuna. All welcome.

Tauranga Farmers Market

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

Te Puke Scottish Society

Christmas Dance, Saturday, 19th December, 7.00-10.30pm, Memorial Hall, Jellicoe Street, Te Puke. Live music, air conditioning, Christmas supper, great company. $7 entry. Contact Valerie 573 7093

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

LOL Laughter Wellness

Yay, we’re back! Come & laugh away the Covid blues with us. Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair. 11-11:45am. Koha. Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com. No experience required.

Messiah: Handel’s Christmas Favourite

Scholars Baroque Aotearoa Chamber Choir & NZBarok Orchestra present Handel’s MESSIAH. St Mary Immaculate, Cameron Rd/ Elizabeth St, 7.30pm. Pre-concert talk 7pm. Ticketek/cash door sales

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Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

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

Golf Croquet

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

Kaimai Canoe Club

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

In The Shallows Concert

20th Dec 7.00pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book@ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph075713232. Ethereal guitar moods, sweet harmonies and relatable lyrics, inspiring reflection; uplifting and empowering

Invitation To Meditate

Follow your own meditation practice with Quaker Friends during an hour of silence. 10am-12 in hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Cameron/Elizabeth Rds. Refreshments. Text 021 0274 2502

Maketu Market

Every 3rd and 5th Sunday. Set up from 7am at Maketu Village Green. Phone Maureen 0212671685 or Lyn 021 882 059

Te Puke Yoga

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

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

Enjoy Travel

Village Radio Museum

Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

Sunday 6 December A Course In Miracles

A powerful transformational interfaith teaching to find inner peace. Stuck in past grievances and resentments? Get over it! Free Internet forgiveness workshop. https://jenniferhadley.com/ how-get-over-it. Text 021 0274 2502

Art on the Strand

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

Croquet

NOVEMBER 09 WED 02:19 10 THU 03:19 11 FRI 04:22 12 SAT 05:25 13 SUN 06:26

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

NZDA BOP Range Day

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

Papamoa Lions Club Market

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

Papamoa Tennis Club

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

Quakers

Invite you to explore your spiritual journey. Silent worship, refreshments, conversation. 10am N W cnr Cameron Road Elizabeth Street. All welcome. Ph 543 3101 www.quakers.nz

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

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Ninja Knits Knitting Group

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Another full on week of weather, with the weekend at least, doable. Similar forecasts for both days, a fair amount of wind, going Westerly and easing in the afternoon. Saturday was great, hardly any breeze, good fishing, and settled conditions. Sunday was a different story, the breeze picked up, as did the current, quite trying conditions. Given all that, we still got quite good amounts of fish, including more snapper along with the tarakihi, which were possibly a byproduct of the increase in current. Overall, ok, all things considered.

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

Monday 7 December Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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’

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

Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning

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

Pickleball At The Mount

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

Tauranga Theatre Organ Society

Meet at 1.00pm, Baycourt Theatre, Durham Street. Hear and play the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ. All welcome. No charge. Ph 552 0243

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

Tuesday 8 December 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

Badminton Tauranga Morning Club

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

Beginners Strength and Balance

9.30am Welcome Bay Community Church. 45 minute class suitable for seniors new to exercise or after illness/ injury. Strength and falls prevention focus. Phone Raewyn 027 607 7437

Fitness Fun & Coffee

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

Fun Run & Walk

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

Inachord Women Singers

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

Israeli Dancing

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

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

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

Overeaters Anonymous

Do you overeat, over-exercise, restrict or purge compulsively? OA may be able to help. OA meets Tuesday 7-8pm and Friday 1-2pm. Phone 022 048 8275 for information

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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

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

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 every Weds 2-3pm, except 1st Weds each month. Improve balance, overall wellbeing. Ph Betty 07 570 3215

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Maungatautari summit. Grade moderate. Steve 021 766 232

Yoga For All

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

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

Tennis For Ladies

Kickstart Toastmasters

Boost your speaking skills and confidence by joining the fun at our friendly early morning club. Guests welcome. 7am Thursdays. Alimento Cafe, 1st Avenue.

Let’s Play Petanque

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

Meditate in Greerton

Thursday 10 December

Serenata Singers

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at New World Brookfiel

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting at 10am every 1st/3rd Wed each month. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Cards 500

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

Cards

Cribbage 12.45 at RSA Greerton. Friendly club. New members very welcome. Ph Jill 021 160 6143

Healing Rooms

Come, experience God’s healing touch. Last session this year 9th December. Graced Oppshop 11th Ave & Christopher St, upstairs. 1-3pm. www.healingrooms.co.nz 021 213 8875

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Bay City Rockers

Social Rock’nRoll dancing, free lessons, plus other popular dances. Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry incls supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222

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

Flexercise with Fitness League

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

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Road. Mixed Rollups 12:45-3pm

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

Mauao Crazy Choir

Katikati Concert Band

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

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

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Last Legs

Wednesday 9 December Mt Seniors Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd 12:45pm Wed & Fri. Members wanted, beginners welcome, afternoon tea, entry $3. All welcome. Ph Nancy 575 4650

4-6pm, Tauranga RSA, Greerton. Casual chess included. Ph Werner 548 1111. Search Western BOP Chess or http:/www. westernbopchess.weebly.com/

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

Mt Maunganui Underwater Club

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

500 Cards Club Papamoa

Chess Tauranga

Learn how to heal your mind and body using the Unseen Therapist within you. Free e -booklet teaches this miraculous proven process. https://www.emofree.com/ unseen-therapist. Text 021 0274 2502

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

Afternoon Indoor Bowls

Club days Fri & Wed afternoon at Tutchen St. Beginners & visitors welcome. Free coaching, loan bowls. Flat shoes only. Ph 578 6213

Learn Buddhist meditation techniques to improve your life. Greerton Library 7pm www.meditateintauranga.org. $15 or $10 unwaged Beginners welcome. Current Topic: Stress & Anxiety

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

Tennis Night Gate Pa

Bowls Tauranga South

Porcelain & China Painting

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

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

compulsively? OA may be able to help. OA meets Tuesday 7-8pm and Friday 1-2pm. Phone 022 048 8275 for information

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

Squadball

Squadball is a brand-new, mixed-gender, fast-paced, limited-contact sport: focused on hand-passing, kicking, aerial catching skills & field strategy. New Players Welcome! Waipuna Park, Fridays, 6pm8pm Ages 15+ www.squadball.com Email: admin@squadball.com

Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St. Names in by 7:15pm. An hilarious comedy. Outside happy hour the seniors indulge in greed, jealousy, love, lust plus their share of gossip, backstabbing, scandal. 20 Nov - 5 Dec

Overeaters Anonymous

Do you overeat, overexercise, restrict or purge

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

Tauranga Te Papa Probus

Meets first Thursdays 9:30am at Daniels in the Park, Elevth Ave (except in January) Ph Secretary Robbie 578 1051

Twilight Petanque

At Club Mount Maunganui. Every Tuesday. Come along after work, new players and visitors welcome. Boules available Txt 022 309 9143

Friday 11 December Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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

MT RSA Fri 4th The Silver Beats 7:00pm- 10:30pm Sat 5th Woody Dean 7:00pm – 10:30pm JACK DUSTY’S ALE HOUSE (Bureta) Sat 5th RANDOM NOTES 7:30 – 10:30 Sun 6th The Blarneys 3pm – 6pm THE BARREL ROOM Fri 4th Alex & Akash from 6:00pm Sat 5th Take Two from 7:00pm

Horoscopes ARIES: Questions about relationships are being answered and ﬁnally you can plot your next moves. Your future, especially your career or education are becoming more crisply deﬁned.

LIBRA: Exchange is the week’s theme. Trade-ins and pooling ideas bring proﬁtable results. Some interesting correspondence is due - and the interesting part is what’s between the lines. Romance is on the upswing.

TAURUS: Harmless jokes can be misinterpreted, so keep your satirical streak in check. Life brightens by Sunday as you are the object of everyone’s affection. Review documents only when you are at your sharpest.

SCORPIO: This a wonderful week for hosting a party or paying surprise visits to an out of town friend. A recent ﬁnancial setback could be reversed by the weekend.

GEMINI: Money begins to ﬂow this week, but don’t tell the world. You are in a bold upbeat mood which reﬂects your style of dress that draws the attention of your friends.

SAGITTARIUS: It’s time to speak up about injustices you have observed just be sure that you can back up your criticisms. Friends may embarrass you with their generosity.

CANCER: Social plans are rearranged and usually for the best. Travel has surprised twists which may lead to spending more that you had hoped. Loved ones are more relaxed than they have been for quite a while.

CAPRICORN: Make loved ones feel important. Charming distractions could make this one of the most fun weeks you have had for quite a while. Picky relatives suddenly become supportive but don’t question their motives.

LEO: Dig for the facts and understand what’s expected of you. Red tape becomes more tangled by the end of the week. Loved ones are eager to give you advice, some of which may be more important than you may think.

AQUARIUS: You can be a bit too independent. If you don’t share problems and successes, you could feel quite alone. Sign up with a loved one for a physical ﬁtness course, an academic programme or a dance lesson.

VIRGO: Lively entertainment ﬁlls the week’s calender, but balance them with you favourite kind of relaxation. A good job opportunity could be just around the corner.

PISCES: Romance blooms and recreational fun is accented. The one disappointment relates to ﬁnance. A ﬁrmer stand is needed concerning outstanding debts.

Your birthday You are skilled at organizing people. You enjoy being in charge, you demand the most from this week others and you set a splendid example. A trend toward sharing, develops over the next few months. Results come from the pooling of ideas and entering into partnerships.

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COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Remote access/repairs, viruses, upgrades, hardware, tuition, advice. For a no obligation chat or quote call Anthony or Bruce on 07 576 7940

curriculum vitae

CVs TAILORED FOR YOU. A C.V. For You Samples to view on facebook www.facebook. com/acvforyou or Ph/text 021 27 27 912

gardening

ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/ pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120 A1 HOME & GARDEN SERVICES General household repairs, gardening/section tidy ups, water blasting, fence painting. Affordable rates. Ph Phil

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health & beauty

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

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AUTHOR SEEKS RELATIVES OF - Edith Lazenby – Lived in Oropi & drove ambulances in England 1917-1919. - Mrs Beatrice Jean Mathias - Drove ambulances in England In 1917. From Tauranga area. Contact Ian Straud Sgt753922@yahoo.com

livestock

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

lost & found

FOUND below listings Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

FOUND adult black female cat. Gate Pa Area. Ref: 483794 FOUND adult grey female cat. Pyes Pa Area. Ref: 4835741 FOUND adult DLH male cat. Gate Pa area. Ref: 483855 FOUND adult black female cat. Katikati Area. Ref: 483396 FOUND Kittens - Various colours, various sex, various areas. PH SPCA FOUND Puppies - Various colours, various sex, various areas.

trades & services

BRYCE DECORATING, interior & exterior painting, wallpapering. Have your powdercoated windows faded? Can be cleaned & colour restored like new! Plastic car bumpers faded? Can be restored too! Quality work. Showroom finish. Ph ayne 021 162 7052 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered. Residential & commercial,

Markets at the Barn in Claudelands – come with us to see what you can find last minute. From artisan goods to handcrafted gifts & fine art. Come & soak up the Christmas atmosphere. Ph 572 4118 #zealandiertours.com – Wed 16th Dec – Come with us & pick your own blueberries & lavender before heading to Hamilton Gardens - includes morning tea – Ph 572 4118 #zealandiertours.com – Tues 22nd Dec – Come and join us for a pre Christmas lunch and festivities. Ph 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 Tours. 1. Thurs 28th Jan 2021 -Mystery Day Trip. 2. Wed 10th Feb 2021-Lake Okataina Cruise & Lunch. 3. Tues 2nd-Fri 5th -March 2021 Canterbury High Country & Rivers. 4. Tues 9th

maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior & exterior. Quality workmanship, friendly service. Over 25 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/ Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs. Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857

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

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BUILDER AVAILABLE for all housing work. From repairs and maintenance, to renovations and more. Can even organise electrical and plumbing work. Ph Roger 022 121 3356

The Great Christmas Sheep Hunt For God so loved the world… God gave the greatest gift of all time, Jesus Christ, who brought hope to the world that first Christmas and is our hope today. St Columba Church runs the Great Christmas Sheep Hunt competition, where children are invited to search for knitted sheep tethered in the Cherrywood shops. In the first Christmas story, the shepherds are the first to visit baby Jesus. In our version the shepherds must find the lost sheep before they visit! Entry forms can be collected from Matua and Pillans Point Primary Schools, the Basement Boutique or the Cherrywood Variety and Post Shop. Children then search for lost sheep, record their names, colour in the Nativity Scene and hand in their entry to the Cherrywood Variety and Post Shop, the Basement Boutique or the St Columba Church office. The entry-form includes the Christmas Story and

an invitation to the 6.30pm Christmas Eve Family Service where the Shepherd (and his dog) will thank them for finding his sheep and present prizes. Tear-Fund will also benefit from prizes. Take this opportunity to visit the lively Cherrywood Shopping Centre, meet the owners and browse the shops or our Basement Boutique!

The winners’ names will be published on the doors of the Basement Boutique and church by December 21. The Church office reopens January 11, 2021 if you can’t be at the service to collect your prize. Happy hunting!

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