The Weekend Sun - 18 December 2020 by Sun Media

18 December 2020, Issue 1039

Pine-ing for Christmas Although 2020 is a year like no other, Santa’s message for Christmas is that family is what’s most important. He has been hanging out at the Tauranga Christmas Tree Farm in Te Puna and says families choosing their Christmas tree together creates lifelong memories.

It’s special for people to be able to choose a tree together and take it home knowing where it came from, he says. “There’s nothing like the smell of a real Christmas tree.” St Nick is looking forward to spending his Christmas

with family after a busy night of delivering presents around the globe. He would love for Christmas to be a day of peace for people where they can enjoy their time with each other. Photo: John Borren. The best lights in town... page 4.

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Christmas comes early Meri kirihimete ﬁne folk of the Bay of Plenty from all of us here at Sun Media.

Hi-tech presents are a different matter entirely and I would suggest that you open these a full week in advance of Christmas. And the reason for this is that technology is more confusing these days than working Christmas has come early to you in The out Sun. Next Friday, our feet will The WeekendWeekend Sun Combined Circulation BOP Times what gender group you belong to. be up and Santa will not be delivering youcirculation 69,062 circulation of NZME 10,162 It’s who you know a newspaper. I know Santa very well so Mrs Hutch Apparently he doesn’t do newspaper and I were able to get our present a full deliveries and those who normally do will Combined BOP Times, Katikati Advertiser two weeks in advance – what appeared be too busy unwrapping gifts. and Te Puke Times circulation is p: 07 578 0030 to be a simple sound bar and sub-woofer However, this ties in nicely with this for the TV. than prepared’ HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz week’s theme ofless ‘being because This stuff used to be so simple – just there are a number of ways that Christmas bung the wires in the back and sound can boot you in the bum. comes out. Just ask Reverend Jan Wallace of the However, I made the mistake of buying a Pukekohe Anglican Church who was left non-smart TV a couple of years back. shaking her head this week after a truck carrying Christmas hams collided with and demolished an historic archway outside the church. In a supreme example of the ‘glass-half-full’ attitude she proclaims it to be a ‘miracle’ the driver escaped with only minor injuries.

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That would be a weird miracle so I am actually taking this as a not-so-subtle warning not to overindulge at Christmas. The number of people who have been rendered unconscious and stranded on the couch with a distended belly from overindulging in ham and other things represents an epidemic. There is no reason to eat a month’s worth of food all in one day – you have four days to do this so pace yourself. Secondly, I have found that trying to assemble complex gifts on Christmas day can be quite stressful and take away from the joy a little bit. Mechanical things that come as a set are probably OK, if not frustrating and likely to make you utter non-Christian words. However it is still advisable to clear a decent space to work in otherwise important nuts and bolts will get lost amongst the chocolate wrappers.

It had a bunch of other fancy things like 4k and a big screen but is otherwise a completely stupid TV.

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Knowing it wouldn’t be a simple process, I kindly offered to pick my own gift up from Santa via one of his elves called Noel Leeming. Sure enough, it didn’t work, so I trotted down to my local tech store to talk to someone too young to remember the days

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when wires transmitted sounds. He simply looked at me with an expressionless face when I told him how complicated these things had become. It turns out that sound is now carried by optical cables. How stupid of me. And how stupid of my TV for not having an audio return channel.

Not that easy

After some patient explanations from my tech guy I returned to the house armed with a coaxial/optical audio converter, a tosslink cable and a wealth of new knowledge swimming aimlessly in my head. I plugged these things in and nothing happened so I said some bad words and went back to doing things I knew I was good at. After a few minutes it got the better of me though so I went to the shed and grabbed the bag of electrical cables that had accumulated over the years and looked like they might be useful one day. After trying several different combinations and receiving not so much as an angry feedback from my dormant system I finally stumbled upon a cable that fitted the headphone jack in the back of the stupid TV, with two coaxial cables that fitted my new converter. Hey presto – after three days of anxiety I finally had great sound out of my incredibly stupid TV. The moral of this story? Open your tech presents well before Christmas or you will be disappointed on the big day. Last tip for the big day is this – enjoy yourself and have fun with your family. The Weekend Sun will return to your letter boxes on December 31. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Colleen Pye and Grenville Lints at the proposed Rangiuru Rd transitional housing facility. Photo: John Borren.

A proposal by the Department of Corrections to establish a transitional housing service in Te Puke for men being released from prison has been met with concerns from local iwi and residents. ˜ e proposed residential service at 240 Rangiuru Rd will house up to 15 men who will be supported to transition to independent living in the Bay of Plenty region. Residents will receive 24/7 supervision and wrap-around support from service provider sta° who will work alongside a probation o˛ cer and other local Department of Corrections sta° . About 80 members of the Rangiuru community met at the Rangiuru School on December 2, to discuss the proposal with two voting for it and the rest opposed. “We don’t think the location for the service is a good place,” says Rangiuru community chair

Colleen Pye. “We already have a gang presence in Rangiuru Rd.” ˜ e Tapuika Iwi Authority says that while recognising a service of some kind is required, they also do not support the Rangiuru Rd location. Of particular concern was that no guarantees could be provided by Corrections as regards to the safety and security of the surrounding community, and the residents of Rangiuru Rd had not been given a bigger say in the process. “Corrections have advised that they have consulted within a radius of 500 meters of the building, which is four sets of residents, and that is all their regulations and rules require them to do,” says Colleen. Kainga Ora – Homes and Communities purchased 240 Rangiuru Road on behalf of Ara Poutama Aotearoa. If Corrections go ahead, Manaaki Support Services will take on the lease as the preferred service provider.

“Corrections are simply doing dishonest dumping on us when they know most of the o° enders will not be from the Te Puke or Rangiuru area,” says one person at the meeting. “˜ ese o° enders will be able to walk and ride bikes outside of the facility, but where are they going to go given there is nothing here to do?” says another. “Shops and town are some considerable distance away. “Clearly we will become the target.” “We already have a critical shortage of housing in the Tauranga and Te Puke area,” says Colleen. “Good people are trying to get housing. It makes a mockery of the fact that there are families sleeping in cars, families are displaced because there’s not enough social housing. Here we’ve got housing that could be utilised yet we can’t get them in.” ˜ e Department of Corrections has been approached for comment.

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Putting the shine on Christmas

The Hurn’s home at 24 Mortlake Heights, The Lakes has been attracting plenty of interest, along with all the other light displays in the area.

Nobody could accuse the Hurn family of hiding their light under a bushel. They are one of dozens of households that have turned The Lakes suburb into a Christmas wonderland this year. And the trend appears to be escalating. Luke Hurn has been staying with his parents Mick and Shirley Hurn recently, and has helped take their light display to a new level. In fact they are the winners of The Weekend Sun’s Christmas Lights Drive which features 75 properties festooned with Christmas lights. Since last Friday, public interest has gone through the roof with hundreds of people pouring through the suburb to check out the neighbourhood lights. Luke says the interest from families is what makes it all worthwhile but there is no denying the competitive edge amongst the leading lights in the neighbourhood. In fact, since The Weekend Sun picked its winner, the neighbours have upped their game and the

Hurns were sitting third in a separate , suburbspeciﬁc contest. “We are going to have to go bigger next year because our neighbours were putting up more (lights) yesterday,” Luke says, with a hint of exhaustion in his voice. The display needs to be seen to be believed and comes complete with live Christmas trees and a larger than life, illuminated Santa in the front yard. Luke was all set to bring a 5-metre-tall Santa down from Auckland but they thought it might be a bit over the top. So what is the secret to success? Well, the shine has gone off solar-powered Christmas lights, with the advent of low wattage LED’s which shine brighter and last longer. The Hurns have the whole thing set to a timer that comes on at 8pm and goes off at midnight. But the lights haven’t been spared the impact of Covid as they seem to have sold out in most stores much earlier than usual. To see the full list of the city’s Christmas lights search for this story on: www.sunlive.co.nz

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Wharf Street: A new destination in the CBD

Share the gift of Christmas quackers Eastern Whio Link, a volunteer group of hunters and ﬁshermen from across the Bay of Plenty is offering sponsorship opportunities to protect endangered waterfowl. The endemic Whio/blue duck is a taonga (treasured) species and features on the $10 note but stoat predation has seen numbers reach ‘catastrophic decline’. A Christmas sponsorship drive sought donations to set Good Nature

Tauranga City Council urban spaces development manager Doug Spittle is proud of everyone that’s been involved in creating the Wharf Street Dining Precinct. Photos: John Borren.

On Wharf Street the vehicles, furniture and planters made of wooden pallets are long gone and in their place is shiny new furniture and an air of satisfaction. What was once ‘cheap and cheerful’ tactical urbanism is now a fully formed dining precinct. “That was more a taste of what you could get, this is the full menu,” says Tauranga City Council urban spaces development manager Doug Spittle. Doug is clearly proud of the project, as he occasionally pauses his conversation with The Weekend Sun to admire how all the elements of the street have come together. It has transformed from a one-way street to a full pedestrian area with gardens and extra space for the restaurants and bars to ﬁll with patrons. The design is a nod to the street’s history. Coronation Pier used to run off the end of it and the concrete has been bush hammered to resemble the wooden planks of a wharf. The white ball lights strung above the street are bunched together to represent clouds forming at the coast. With a budget of $5.56 million and a deadline to be open by summer, the Wharf Street upgrade has delivered on both fronts, despite a six-week shutdown

during lockdown and supply chain delays. “What a year to deliver a project.” Doug says it was important for the community to see that council can deliver a project on time and in this case under budget. Businesses have been using the space for the past week and The Barrel Room owner Stewart Gebbie says they were packed out over the weekend and trade has been fantastic. He says the six months of construction were tough for everyone on the street but it will be worth the pain in the long run. “For the CBD it gives the city heart. “The whole street is a venue.” They plan on having a Latin dance night in the street and live music from time to time. The hope is the Jazz Festival will extend there next year as well, says Stewart. Despite some criticism that the focus of rejuvenating the CBD has been on the hospitality sector, Doug says it is an investment to draw people into the city centre not just the street. “If this is a destination that brings more people into the city, than would have come in before, that’s a win for everybody. “It’s of great strategic importance to the city that the CBD does return to being a place people treat as a destination to live, learn, work, and play.”

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Putting spotlight on Bay talent Brooke Stinson is one busy lady. Somewhat by accident, she has become a champion for the Bay music scene. Her role is forever morphing and she sports many different hats – she’s an event manager, businesses advisor and the ‘band Aunty’ for many. Besides her part-time job as Waihi Beach Hotel’s booking agent, she does it all for free – juggled with her job as a massage therapist and chakra healer. “I do it because I love it,” says Brooke. “There is so much talent here in the Bay. “The more I immerse myself in it and the more connections I make, the more I can help others.” Brooke’s journey to having upwards of 300 music contacts and a constantly

buzzing phone started five years ago, when she moved to her father’s hometown of Tauranga from Australia. “I grew up in Aus – hence the accent.” “The Bay has always felt like my true home. When we’d come to visit I’d get this feeling in my gut as the plane was landing… like a wave of relief.” Joining Hybrid Blues on keys and vocals is how Brooke met a lot of her contacts. “I was performing, writing and recording with those guys for two years – it was a huge networking experience, going through all of the blues circles in the Bay, Hamilton and Auckland. “Music is all about who you know, so I started connecting musicians that I met with venues and event managers… and it kind of just grew from there.”

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Solo artist Louie Campbell is just one of the performers who have benefited from Brooke’s knack for networking. “After seeing me perform, Brooke came up to me after the show and said: ‘I like your sound,and I want to book gigs for you’,” says Louie. “She’s booked a lot of gigs for me and is always promoting my stuff just out of her own generosity. The money I’ve made from the performances was enough to buy my own recording gear so I can make an album – it was a massive help. “She’s one of the kindest souls I’ve ever met. We need more people like Brooke.” It was a similar story when Brooke met four-man indie rock band, Copper Feel. “I just remember hearing them perform and thinking: ‘oh my God, these guys are

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Brooke Stinson performing with Hybrid Blues. going somewhere’,” says Brooke. “They did the brilliant music course at Toi Ohomai and started gigging, recording and putting themselves out there – but there was no one there to help them out with the extra little bits and pieces.” When Copper Feel headlined a Waihi Beach Hotel koha gig, Brooke was at the front of the stage shaking the money bucket, Copper Feel. encouraging raffle sales and selling a stack of posters. It earned them $1200 to go towards the recording of their first EP Copper Feel lead singer and guitarist Sharn Wiltshire says being mentored by Brooke has led to many opportunities for the band. He describes her as the band’s Aunty, and unofficial fifth membe “She has shown us how to do things we wouldn’t have even thought of,” says Sharn. “At the moment, she’s teaching us how to register the band as a business so we can fairly share the expenses. “We go to her for all sorts of advice and she has never asked for a cent from us – she’s incredibly selfless and we’re very grateful for her. Brooke met Copper Feel at Bay Rains, an event she organised with her friend and fellow Aussie, Peta Clavis. The event saw 102 artists perform over three venues in March this year. Two bands flew from Australia especially for the event. “Our hometowns were going up in smoke in the Australian bushfires. We felt helpless and thought: ‘what the heck can we do’.”

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Above: Hybrid Blues lead singer Roy Hudson. The event raised enough money to plant 80 trees for koalas. “No one got paid – all of the proceeds went to the cause. The way the artists got behind it was absolutely amazing. The people in the Bay music scene are some of the most giving people you’ll ever meet. “There’s a whole community here doing their bit for youth music and cultivating Tauranga’s music culture, like Riff Raff Promotions, Bay Originals founder Adam McLean and DLH Grooves’ Les Robinson just to name a few.” Despite finding her feet in management, Brooke say there’s “no better feeling than performing on stage”. “I’m still writing songs. I have material coming out with Anthony Coulter and am recording backing vocals for The Artist RED. “Currently I’m putting together a North Island tour for Hybrid Blues. I’m not officially in the band anymore, but I’ll definitely be getting up there!

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Local residents celebrating the newly installed CTV camera at Horoipia Reserve at Omanu.

The Leander and Carysfort Street Neighbourhood Support groups are celebrating the installation of a CCTV camera at Horoipia Reserve after months of cleaning up the messes. The park became a focal point for 10-15 youths who started sleeping there on weekends, leaving behind rubbish, belongings, duvets and blankets, as well as bags of human faeces. There was damage to fences, cars and pathways and intimidating and disruptive behaviour making it feel unsafe for families and children using the park. Carysfort Street Neighbourhood Support facilitator Jo Shannon approached Tauranga City Council with the support of Mount Maunganui Community Constable Mefi Taele to request CCTV be installed. With support from councillor Dawn Kiddie and perseverance from Jo, Council agreed to install cameras which were put in place last Friday. ‘It just shows what can be done when a group of neighbours get together,” says Neighbourhood Support Omanu area coordinator Linda Thompson.

“The camera is going to make this park safer for everybody. Leander Street Neighbourhood Support coordinator Jessie Grimmer says there are 50 families in their street’s neighbourhood support group. “Jo organised getting the camera installed. Her perseverance in dealing with Council [shows] that if you keep trying, eventually you will get some results,” says Jessie. Jessie says that community support through Neighbourhood Support was an important aspect and there should be a group in every street. Mount Maunganui College technology and music teacher Tia Beaufort is a local resident and father of two aged six and nine who play at the park. “It was a bit concerning to see a lot of damage,” says Tia. “Some of the teenagers were probably living here temporarily so it was a bit sad to see.” The group is making plans for a celebration at the park within the next week. To form a Neighbourhood Support group or become a street coordinator, go to: www.wbopns.org.nz

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Confusion reigns over flood plan Pamphlets circulating about a proposed plan change relating to flooding from intense rainfall contain inaccurate claims and “scaremongering” says the Tauranga City Council. The pamphlets have mainly been distributed to properties in areas that have a potential future flood risk. Proposed Plan Change 27 refers to flooding from intense rain and introduces new rules to manage it. In November, council sent letters to property owners about the changes causing confusion for some residents. City and infrastructure planning manager Andrew Mead says the letters were a starting point for a discussion. “They had enough information in them to alert people to the key issues but not enough information to fully explain everything because it is quite property specific.” He says they should have got letters out earlier, because some arrived after the public meetings and used more common language. Privately initiated pamphlets started circulating soon after Council’s letters. Council city planning team leader Janine Speedy says the pamphlets are “scaremongering” and they have caused unnecessary worry for people. The pamphlet airs concerns that the new rules will reduce property values, prevent people from doing building work, allow council to use property without asking and increase insurance. “The pamphlet makes a number of claims that are simply untrue and it’s important that people understand that,” she says. A person involved with sharing the pamphlets say they are disappointed

that council is making accusations of “scaremongering” because residents are just sharing their thoughts and concerns with neighbours. They say council should have done a better job of communicating the changes and created a before and after table to show the impacts. The group wants the submission process extended past February 1 to give people more time. Andrew says council has no problem with community discussion but it needs be “informed and educated”. Some of the key points council want people to know who have received the pamphlet are: • The intent of the proposed plan change is to protect people’s lives and property. • Council has been releasing hazards information relating to ﬂooding, inundation and erosion since 2014. There’s no indication that the previous notiﬁcations have affected property values. • Insurance costs need to be discussed with insurers noting that the changes relate to a one in 100 year storm event, climate change and sea level rise . • Minor alterations and works, such as a 20m2 addition to a house or small shed, on an existing property will not need a resource consent. • The proposed change covers subdivision, land use and development. It does not give the council the right to use any property without prior consent and it does not allow the council to create an easement on an existing property. Janine says those with concerns can contact them and arrange a one-on-one meeting or a phone conversation. She says it is work that is required to be undertaken.

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Yanika and her sea squirt degree Yanika Te Paea Reiter wanted to be a marine biologist even before she knew the word for it.

Born in Wellington and raised in Tauranga, Yanika developed a deep connection to the water from an early age. “I always knew I’d be some sort of

University of Waikato Master of Science (Research) graduate, Yanika Te Paea Reiter. aquatic scientist but when dad bought me my first mic oscope at nine - that was it,” says Yanika. Yanika graduated on December 8 with a Master of Science (Research) in Biological Sciences from the University of Waikato. Her proud parents, brother, and partner were among the support crew who attended her ceremony in Hamilton. Yanika says the day was “simply amazing”. “I graduated alongside friends who I’d studied with from bachelors right through to masters. Tha ’s one of the bonuses about choosing a smaller university, it’s a real community where you make lifelong friends.” Yanika’s multicultural genes half-Austrian, part Fijian-Indian, Maori (Ngai Tuhoe), English and

Scottish - likely factor into why she’s a natural ‘people person’ but it could also explain her innate desire to tackle big-world problems. “Protecting the environment, and what makes New Zealand New Zealand, has always resonated with me. I wanted to contribute my years of study to a bigger picture. So after completing my undergraduate degree, I turned up at the Coastal Marine Field Station in Tauranga and found Dr Kaeden Leonard, the local biosecurity expert, and Professor Chris Battershill, Chair in Coastal Science. Kaeden took me on as his first student and we began my exciting Master’s project in 2018.” As part of her research, Yanika

sought to discover the invasive potential of non-indigenous ascidians, more commonly known as sea squirts, in the Tauranga harbour. She spent a year growing sea squirts in tanks to compare and compete native species with non-indigenous species. Yanika even came up with a novel process of rearing them – more of a pastoral care approach. “Ascidians often die in tanks,” says Yanika. “I grew their food myself (microalgae cultures) and used raw seawater so they had two forms of food source. Using a large three-tier flowing tank meant I could better mimic the natural movement of water in the sea.” Read the rest of this story at: www.the weekendsun.co.nz

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Four decades of care for Tauranga pharmacist When Neil Waugh first opened his pharmacy he would start the day by loading floppy disks into his computer

in size to match the swell of population. Recently Neil decided to fill prescriptions for the last time and spend his retirement boating, fishing, getting on his motorcycle and travelling. Now, 37 years on, the technology has changed but One of the rewards of the job is the he sees many of the same customers, or their children. relationships he has formed over the years He opened Waughs Pharmacy at age 28 when the Welcome Bay shops were first built and it has grown and he and the staff know most of their customers personally. “It’s a job where you do feel as if you are helping people so that has its own satisfaction.” He says it’s surprising the number of families that have stayed in the area and he has helped several generations. As Welcome Bay and Tauranga have evolved over the years so has the industry. “Our job is increasingly helping people to navigate through the health system.” Technology has enabled more integration and information sharing with other services. When Neil first started, drug interactions were looked up manually using reference books now there are online databases. Pharmacies have taken on a larger role in healthcare including flu vaccinations, blood pressure checks, the emergency contraceptive pill and nicotine replacement. Neil thinks this is an area that will continue to grow because pharmacies are accessible and it frees up general practitioners for more serious things. One of the biggest challenges in his career was in 2000 when a fire razed the pharmacy and two other stores in the centre. It was a failed attempt to take out the ATM by setting alight a stolen car beneath it. They ran the pharmacy out of the medical centre for a week before moving to a portable building for four months. Although it was traumatic at the time Neil

Neil Waugh has handed over the reins of his pharmacy to Dayna Johnson, left, and Nicola Wakerly. Photo: John Borren.

says the support and loyalty they received from the community was overwhelming. The other major impact on how the business operated is the Covid-19 lockdown. It meant the pharmacy quickly had to adapt to a new normal where only one customer was allowed in the pharmacy at a time, in a small designated area. The pharmacy sold a year’s worth of vitamin C and paracetamol in a week, says retail manager Dayna Johnson. They were going through so much stock they didn’t have time to order more or unpack the orders that did arrive, she says. “At one stage we had to close the doors just so we could clean and restock.” They even enlisted the help of a sandwich press to sterilise paper prescriptions before they were handled by staff.

“We were sitting there one weekend trying to work out how long you could keep a piece of paper on a sandwich press without burning it,” laughs Neil. Dayna is another stalwart of the pharmacy having worked there for 20 years. She says Neil is kind and caring and jokes that she’s been trying to organise him for 20 years. Now the person Dayna needs to organise is herself as she has bought the pharmacy along with pharmacist Nicola Wakerly. Nicola’s first pharmacy job was at Waughs, 25 years ago. She worked there over summer while studying to be a pharmacist. With new owners comes a new name and Welcome Bay Pharmacy will continue its long-standing relationship with the Alisha Evans community.

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On a ‘mission’ to serve the people A new opportunity shop in Fashion Island is proving popular with the Papamoa community.

Salvation Army pastor Peter Lewis alongside the Papamoa Beach Family Store staff and volunteers. Photo: John Borren.

The Salvation Army opened up its first store i Papamoa a few months back and is already seeing a high number of people coming through the doors. Salvation Army pastor Peter Lewis, who oversees the store, puts the busyness down to location and store appearance. “We have been very busy, mostly it’s people just driving past and seeing it. “And also word of mouth helps.” He says the store has its own unique layout, which he believes brings in customers. “It’s very light and bright inside. Our staff make sure it doesn’t look like a junky second-hand shop. “We are in a nice retail area. So it’s just about having staff who are aware and are capable of doing good displays.” Peter says it is important their standards remain high as the store becomes busier over the summer months. “We are careful with what we choose to sell,

everything in here is nice – some stuff that is donated just isn’t up to standard. “If an item is torn, broke and or stained we certainly won’t put it out.” He says their biggest seller is women’s clothes. “If we don’t have good women’s clothes coming in then sales tend to drop off slightly. Women’s clothes are the biggest seller in stores nationwide.” Peter says aside from selling good quality items, his goal is for the shop to make a difference in the community. The store has two function rooms out the back which will be used for parenting courses and other community-based initiatives. “This shop is our first step making ourselve present in the Papamoa community. We see our mission in this area to work with families from all levels of society. “We want to reach into houses and ask how we can help. How can we get families back on track and prevent them from busting up?” The Salvation Army Family Store is on 22 Gravatt Road.

A Christmas message from the mayor Once again, it’s time to review the past year – a year that has been one of significant lows but some memorable highs. The lows were brought about by Covid-19 and the incredible stress the lockdown and the economic uncertainty placed on our people and our communities. But it also showed us how caring and sharing our people and communities were in coping with these challenges and reaching out for one another to help where possible. I have also been incredibly proud of our district in the way people showed real empathy during the discussions about returning the Panepane/Purakau land on Matakana Island to its rightful owners, tangata whenua. As we move into 2021, I am really hopeful that this community spirit and empathy continues to be demonstrated

in whatever the year may bring. Next year will be a big one for all of us as we work our way through the 10-year strategic planning process for the district and this will involve a number of conversations with our communities. But now it is time to focus on Christmas and making this a time we can rest and re-invigorate with our family and friends and turn our thoughts to the year ahead. Meanwhile I wish you all the very best for a peaceful, safe and happy Christmas and holiday season and take time out to re-energise yourselves. May God bless you and bring everyone health and happiness for 2021.

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Why Oh Why tops charts

Miller and Clarke steal the show History repeated at the Mount Monster on Saturday, with Mount Maunganui’s Hamish Miller and Mairangi Bay’s Rachel Clarke owning the surf lifesaving endurance showpiece for the second time in four years. Hamish, the 22-year-old phenomenon back on his home beach, tore apart the competition to win the 24.5km Dexion-sponsored event by nearly four minutes, while Rachel also emulated

her 2017 win with a commanding performance of her own, holding off a fast-finishing Rebecca Barron by 38secs Her 2hr 50min 21sec was nearly six minutes slower than last year’s winning female time and nearly nine minutes adrift of her 2017 time, although that had much to do with the gusty westerly winds that caused havoc throughout the 300-strong field Hamish was a class act, crossing in 2:24:47.

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One week out from the release of their new album, L.A.B has reached Number One on the Official NZ Top 40 Singles Chart for the second time in 2020. New single ‘Why Oh Why’ has debuted at Number One, giving L.A.B its second Number One single in a calendar year, topping all other local and international releases. L.A.B is only the second local independent artist to achieve two Number One singles in one year, alongside ‘In The Air’. The news comes one week out from the release of L.A.B’s new album, L.A.B IV. ‘Why Oh Why’ sits atop the charts at Number One, with single ‘In The Air’ at Number Two, and ‘Controller’ at Number Four. This achievement of simultaneous Number One and Two Singles has never been accomplished by a New Zealand act, and is made more impressive with all singles coming from different albums. “The trajectory that L.A.B have managed to achieve this year is phenomenal, not only securing the Number One position twice but also topping the Official Top 40 End of Year Charts ahead of all competition, local and international,” says Recorded Music NZ chart manager Paul Kennedy. “Despite the challenges of 2020, this year will go down as one of the strongest on record for New Zealand music with L.A.B leading that charge.” Friday, December 18, will see the release of L.A.B IV - its fourth album in four years. Embracing the

eclectic sound that has seen them grow into one of the most sought-after acts in New Zealand, the release further solidifies L.A.B as one of Ne Zealand’s hardest-working acts with no signs of slowing down. In a year which has turned many things upsidedown, L.A.B’s work ethic has remained. In addition to completing work on their fourth album, the band has performed at capacity arena shows across New Zealand and won the Aotearoa Music Award for People’s Choice, to go alongside two Number One singles, with ‘In The Air’ reaching Number One on the 2020 End of Year New Zealand Officia Music Single Charts. “The response to ‘Why Oh Why’ has been truly incredible, and to see it hit Number One is something really special,” says L.A.B.’s Joel Shadbolt. “To have ‘In The Air’ and ‘Controller’ so high on the charts is an achievement we never expected, and we can’t thank the fans enough for supporting and listening.” “The NZ On Air team are absolutely stoked for L.A.B. and the whole support team for the stunning success that they’ve had throughout 2020, and to finish it off with a second number one single in th same year is just an incredible result,” says NZ On Air Music’s David Ridler. “We’re pleased to have been able to support the band’s recordings through New Music Project funding and it’s shown to be a really good investment in great local content that has paid off in connecting with a wide range of audiences across Aotearoa. Tumeke!”

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Patrolling the long beach A new mobile patrol unit is now in action on Papamoa Beach. Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club has the largest stretch of beach in New Zealand to patrol and is trying out a new tool to help lifesavers out. It will be trying out a new custom-built quad-truck for the whole summer season. Club chairperson Ross Merrett says it’s like having a Christmas

present arrive early. “It’s a unique option that we’ve never had before.” The self-contained quad-truck comes with a fold up patrol observation platform, public address system, hazard lights, and stretcher loading and carrying features, along with a host of other operational rescue features. Ross says the fold-up observation platform meant they could now be protected from the elements, and the hazard lights were essential.

“We’ve had three after-hours call-outs in the last six weeks.” He says the unit will make a substantial difference this summer. “We haven’t been able to have a roaming service the last two seasons. We can now start operating to our full capacity.” The makers of the quad-truck, Impact Off Road, whose trucks are normally used for agricultural and horticultural industries, say designing them for the beach was the next logical progression.

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The new mobile patrol unit takes its place on Papamoa Beach. Photo: Ursula Keay.

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Bay Originals Summer Day Out The popular Bay Originals Summer Day Out is back this Saturday in Papamoa. This year’s line-up is made up entirely of local performers with up and comers and the Bay Originals Youth bands being pushed into the mix. “On the Island Papamoa is having us back for another epic day celebrating local original music,” says Bay Originals coordinator Adam McLean. Bay Originals is a collaboration between musicians, audiences and venues to celebrate original music in our own ‘backyard’. Adam came up

with the idea of Bay Originals when he found many musos like him struggling to bring their original music to a mainstream audience. He decided to create his own events with the help of many volunteers. On the Island Papamoa, formerly known as the ‘Pap Tav’ to locals, will be hosting the free event which features Copper Feel, Marmalade Skies, Wildlanes, DELTA, CANVAS, OCD, Adam McLean, Ash Laforteza and Emily Tattersall. The day starts at 2pm and goes until late on Saturday, December 19, at On the Island Papamoa.

Planning ahead for New Year’s Eve Here’s what’s coming up.

Community celebrations

Big events reminder

Welcome in 2021 with family and friends at the earlyevening, community celebrations in the City Centre, Greerton, Matua, Papamoa and Mount Maunganui. These free and picnic friendly events are alcohol and smoke-free. All event locations are permanent or temporary alcohol-free areas. No dogs allowed. Events start at 6pm.

There are some big events happening in Tauranga over the summer. This means it may take longer to get where you need to go.

Fireworks Watch Tauranga welcome in the New Year with 9.30pm and midnight ireworks around the city and see ireworks light up our skies. Pets message: Remember to keep your pets safe.

Alcohol-free areas During the New Year period, the alcohol-free areas in Mount Maunganui and Papamoa are extended from 26 December to 6 January. For more information visit: www.tauranga.govt.nz/nye

Bay Dreams Sunday 3 January Trustpower Baypark Mount Maunganui BLACKCAPS v Pakistan Saturday 26 December Bay Oval Mount Maunganui EVES Surfbreaker Triathlon Sunday 27 December Mount Maunganui Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport Saturday 23 January Mount Maunganui

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Enjoy some eco-tourism fun this Christmas If ever there was a year to buy an ‘experience’ Tauranga and Taupo and offer the chance to enjoy stunning scenery and rather than simply more ‘things’ for your rare birdlife in our local forests. loved ones at Christmas, then 2020 is it. “Getting out into nature is a

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With our borders closed and the Bay’s big, beautiful backyard all to ourselves, eco-tourism operators are hoping locals will take full advantage of what’s on offer and add some special activities to their Santa wish-list. Tourism Bay of Plenty chief executive Kristin Dunne says the upcoming summer holidays are the perfect time for families to enjoy an outdoor adventure together. “We are blessed to have some fantastic eco-tourism experiences here in the Bay. Lockdown has helped many of us put life in perspective and appreciate how important it is to spend time together and how lucky we are to live in this amazing place.” If you’re keen to swim with wild dolphins, a day trip with Dolphin Seafaris or Orca Wild Adventures could be a fantastic family gift. Bay Explorer also offer dolphin and wildlife cruises from the comfort of their 18.5m-long charter vessel. Both companies are a great opportunity for locals who don’t own a boat to get out onto our sparkling harbour for a day to remember. Waimarino’s kayak tours on Lake McLaren can be enjoyed day or night – with the magical addition of visiting a glow-worm canyon if you wait until the sun goes down. If you’re heading to the Eastern Bay for your summer break, check out KJ Kayaks for an awesome variety of guided tours including Moutohora (Whale Island), offshore from Whakatane. If you prefer to explore Moutohora on foot, you can book an Island Sanctuary tour of this pest-free oasis and see our native birds, reptiles and other wildlife as nature intended it. Meanwhile, Foris Eco-Tours operate out of Rotorua,

wonderful experience at any time of year but it’s also important to travel with care in terms of looking after our environment,” Kristin says. “We invite everyone to embrace Tourism New Zealand’s ‘Tiaki

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Renowned international conductors Marin Alsop, Vasily Petrenko, Asher Fisch and James Judd will join New Zealanders Gemma New, Holly Mathieson and NZSO principal conductor in Residence Hamish McKeich for the Orchestra’s 2021 Season. Acclaimed New Zealand pianists Stephen De Pledge and Diedre Irons, soprano Madeleine Pierard, mezzosoprano Kristin Darragh, tenor Simon O’Neill and bass Paul Whelan are among the soloists confirmed The NZSO will also join fo ces with the Royal New Zealand Ballet for two productions. “Our goal every year is to bring the greatest music ever written to as many New Zealanders as possible,”

says NZSO chief executive Peter Biggs. “We’re proud that in 2021 we’ll tour from Kerikeri to Invercargill and perform with some of the best soloists and conductors in the world.” One of the highlights will be Kia Kotahi, a unique participatory performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, with a new text of the famous ‘Ode to Joy’ sung in te reo Maori by a chorus of high school students. The n w NZSO Festival series will be staged in Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Napier, Wellington and Christchurch, with several performances by the orchestra presented in each city over three days. Maestro McKeich will conduct festival performances in Tauranga and Napier, featuring Stravinsky’s Th Firebird in Association with Ryman Healthcare, along with New Zealand composer Juliet Palmer’s Buzzard and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 with Irons. More information on the NZSO’s 2021 Season is at: www.nzso.co.nz

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Kerbside rubbish and recycling collection changes.

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Opening hours for our libraries and service centres.

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Council offices (including library and service centres) These will close from noon on Thursday, 24 December 2020 and re-open at 8am on Tuesday, 5 January 2021.

Where to camp and monitoring of freedom camping sites.

Restrictions on dog exercising (Waihi Beach).

Recreational Water Quality Check up on the quality of your local waterway before swimming.

Contact centre Our contact centre remains available 24/7 on 0800 926 732, every day including the statutory holidays.

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With the summer holiday break just around the corner, the 2019 EVANZ Supreme Award winning venue Baycourt Community and Arts Centre would like to advise the community the Baycourt box office will be closed to the public from 4pm on Wednesday, December 23, and reopens in the New Year on Monday, January 18, at 10am. Opening Baycourt’s 2021 season of events with a musical flourish will be The Howard Morrison Quartet – Take 2 concert in the Addison Theatre on Wednesday, February 20. Traditionally, Baycourt does not host shows or events during January and the venue uses this month to carry out any essential maintenance on the building, as well as prepare for the upcoming season of shows and events. Baycourt manager James Wilson says 2020 has been an extremely stressful year for the Tauranga community and for the entire Aotearoa live events sector due to the global Covid outbreak, the subsequent lockdown back in March, and the various alert level changes over the course of the year. “I don’t think I’d be alone in saying: ‘good riddance

2020 and bring on 2021!’ When I look back on the year that’s been, Covid and its impact turned our world on its head, with so many events and shows being forced to postpone or cancel because of the virus. “But when I look to the future and to our 2021 calendar I am absolutely heartened. The line-up next year is extremely strong, there’s a bounty of tremendous shows and events coming our way, and though it might be cliché to say, hand-on-heart there is honestly something for everyone coming to Baycourt next year.” While Baycourt is closed from December 23 to January 18, people can still book tickets for shows coming up at the centre in 2021 by visiting the Ticketek website at: www.ticketek.co.nz or by giving them a call on: 0800 TICKETEK (842 538). On behalf of Baycourt, James wishes everyone in the Tauranga community a fantastic and safe Christmas and New Year’s break. “We look forward to welcoming you back to Baycourt in 2021 for a year filled with arts adventures, great storytelling and some more fantastic nights out. “Nga mihi o te wa me te Tau Hou – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all.”

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A pet friendly Christmas With a belly full of turkey and glazed ham you might be tempted to share some of your Christmas feast with your furry friends, but this can have serious health consequences for them. Animals digest and metabolise food differently to humans, so what might be perfectly ﬁne for us can be poisonous to them, says Tauranga SPCA centre manager Margaret Rawiri.

Festive no-no’s

• Turkey skin/pork crackling/sausages/fatty meats: these can cause vomiting, bloody diarrhoea and may lead to pancreatitis. • Fruit cake and Christmas pudding: raisins and grapes are toxic to cats and dogs’ kidneys. If eaten, they can cause lethargy, excessive thirst, vomiting and in serious cases can be fatal. • Alcohol and caffeine: these are both toxic for pets. • Avocados: these contain persin which causes symptoms ranging from vomiting and diarrhoea to cardiac arrest and death. Birds are particularly sensitive to persin but avocado should not be fed to any pets. • Chocolate: for cats and dogs, chocolate can cause elevated heart rate, seizures, vomiting and diarrhoea. • Macadamia nuts: can cause vomiting, weakness and tremors if eaten by dogs. • Onions and chives: these contain disulphides and sulfoxides, which can damage red blood cells if eaten by cats and dogs.

• Pits and seeds of peaches, plums, persimmons, and apples: these contain a substance that degrades to cyanide, which is toxic. The pits of peaches are also choking hazards that can cause blockages and damage to the intestine. • Xylitol (a common ingredient in sugarless treats and sugarless gum): causes hypoglycaemia in dogs, which can lead to seizures and liver failure in severe cases. • Sweet-corn cobs: these can cause blockages in the small intestine that may need to be removed surgically. Don’t let dogs chew on the cob.

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It’s also important to keep animals safe around your Christmas tree and decorations. For real trees, make sure your animals don’t chew on the fallen needs as the oils can irritate their mouth and if eaten they can cause stomach irritation and vomiting Also make sure your dog or cat doesn’t decide to use the tree stand as a water bowl, the bacteria in stagnant water can be harmful. Use a Christmas tree skirt, a plastic bag or cling ﬁlm to cover the stand. You also need to prevent your animals from chewing on power cords or lights, be careful of sharp and delicate ornaments, monitor lit candles, and, if you own cats, skip the tinsel to avoid accidental ingestion and costly surgery.

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A starry night at Bethlehem Christmas is all about tradition, and this year Bethlehem Town Centre is aiming to start a new one, with the very first, ‘A Starry Night at Bethlehem’. A family evening out featuring food, music, fun and an outdoor movie at sunset.

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Circus in a Flash will be providing entertainment with roving performers and Christmas themed instructors for a Have A Go workshop. There will be children’s entertainment and games with ‘Follow Your Dream Entertainment’ and live music featuring a range of local artists. Night Owl Cinema will be providing the nights

Bethlehem Town Centre, all lit up at night. main event, with the classic Will Ferrell movie Elf on the outdoor big screen. The movie will begin at sunset – just after 8.30pm – with sweet treats available throughout, including candyfloss, real fruit ice creams and popcorn. Bethlehem’s marketing manager Dan Weck says the aim is to provide more to do for families and the surrounding Bethlehem community with regular events at Bethlehem Town Centre. “Bethlehem is a bit different than your traditional ‘mall’, being outdoors, and we want to make the most of that. Especially in the summer months,

hence the outdoor movie. So, bring a beanbag, cushion or chair and we’ll take care of the rest.”

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Late night shopping will be available, as well as an appearance by Santa for selfies and giveaways. He’ll also be available 5pm-8pm in Santa’s House for photos. A Starry Night at Bethlehem will be held in Main Street Bethlehem, between Columbus Coffee and Coffee Club, on Saturday, December 19, from 5pm to late. The movie will start at 8.30pm.

Cheering for 2021 If 2021 is your time to shine, consider becoming part of the Bay Twisters cheersports family. Team evaluations for the 2021 season are being held at the Bay Twisters’ home at unit 21, 61 Maleme St, Greerton, on Saturday, January 23, 2021. A range of skills will be evaluated, including jumps, tumbling, flexibility and stunts. Those age five to eight will be assessed from 10-11.30am, ages nine to 13 from 12-1.30pm and those aged 14 and older will be evaluated from 2-3.30pm. Those trying out are asked to arrive 15 minutes

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Christmas is coming to Rialto Tauranga It’s the time of year where families will pop the popcorn, grab some treats and bundle on the couch to watch classic Christmas movies. But why not switch things up a little this Christmas? Rialto Tauranga has a number of special Christmas movie showings – including a number of classics! Fans of traditional Christmas movies such as Home Alone, The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Nightmare Before Christmas and Die Hard will be pleased to hear they can enjoy their favourite festive films on the big screen this year For those who prefer their movies in vintage, Miracle on 34th Street will be screening, as well as Meet Me in St. Louis, starring Judy Garland. There’s even a new holiday film for 2020, called A Gift From Bob, for those who want to enjoy something hot off the presses. And, to sweeten the deal even further, Rialto Tauranga have slashed ticket prices to just $10 per person – or $5 on Wednesdays!

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Healthy smiles for oral health challenge winners Beaming, healthy smiles are the future for an early childhood centre in the Western Bay after it triumphed in an annual oral health challenge.

ECCs across the Western Bay were invited to take part in the annual World Oral Health Day Challenge, organised by the Bay of Plenty District Health Board Oral Health Promotion team. Maungatapu Preschool has been announced as this year’s winner. The top three placings were Maungatapu Preschool, St Mary’s Tahatai Centre, Papamoa and Gate Pa Preschool and Childcare Centre. Maungatapu Preschool teacher Margie Taylor was instrumental in the activities run during the challenge. “It’s really cool to win it,” says Margie. “The teachers, parents and children got onboard and it just gained momentum. “We’ve created a dental surgery at the centre, where the children play either the dentist or the patient. We didn’t expect to do those sorts of things when we started but the ideas just kept coming.” There were even positives which came out of the Covid-19 lockdown earlier this year. “During lockdown we asked parents to take photos of their children cleaning their teeth and we started a board of those,” said Margie. “It was great because it created a strong connection with the parents and, when the kids came back, they just loved looking at the pictures of themselves.”

Other activities included toothbrush songs and games, creating toothrelated models, making healthy kebabs, measuring sugar content in lunches, growing vegetables, running a worm farm and composting. “One of the other real benefits has been the strong communication between teachers and Jenny Lloyd in our kitchen, who is always right behind offering healthy options,” says Margie. “These things are generally successful because they have the background support, like we did with the Oral Health team.” BOPDHB oral health promoter Nicole D’cruz thanked all those who had taken part. “I want to say a big thank you to all the early childhood centres that participated in this year’s Oral Health Challenge,” says Nicole. “Many centres had to go through a lot of changes to adapt to Covid-19 including the lockdown, so it was much appreciated that centres took the time to participate in the challenge. “Congratulations to Maungatapu Preschool who are this year’s winners. The centre has been exceptional to work with and I love the motivation they had to promote good oral health through the activities the staff did with the children to promote positive behaviour changes, staff attending our oral health professional development workshop and getting the parents involved as well. “Ka pai te mahi.”

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“Is it all out Doc?” This is one of the most important questions to ask when dealing with any cancer treatment. When a melanoma is removed surgically, it is important to find it and excise it early, but also important to make sure that it is all out. If found early and treated adequately, cure rates approaching one hundred percent can be expected. If a basal cell carcinoma re-occurs because of incomplete excision, this very often results in expensive re-excision with associated scarring. If a melanoma re-occurs, it will have potentially lethal consequences. Margin control surgery is often used to ensure that all the cancer has been excised. This procedure is simply where one hundred percent of the margin around the tumour is histologically (under a microscope) checked for the presence of the cancer.

Margin control surgery is not indicated for all skin cancer excisions. In high-risk tumours such as cancers of the face or lifethreatening tumour such as melanoma with difficult to detect margins, it is important to consider margin control surgery. There are two ways of performing margin control surgery. The first is Mohs surgery, first described by Frederick Mohs (1910 -2002). Here the abnormal tissue is repeatedly shaved off and the margins checked under microscope, normally by the person who does the excision. This process continues until all the tumour has been removed. Mohs surgery is normally done by dermatologists and is a time-consuming procedure but can be completed on the same day. At Skinspots Clinic we also undertake margin control surgery. This is done by removing the tumour first with narrow margins. The surrounding and deep

margins are also excised and placed on cork bed in a specific way to enable the histology lab to cut the tissue in such a way that one hundred percent of the margins are seen under the microscope. This allows for an independent qualified pathologist to assess the tissue. Formal staining of the tissue is done which makes the assessment of the tissue easier and it is possible to get special stains done if needed in cases such as melanomas. These operations are normally done over two days which also shortens the time the person has to spend in theatre and saves on the cost. Whichever margin control procedure is used, it is important to consider this for risky tumours so that when asked: ‘is it all out doc?’ we can answer yes, with 100 per cent of the margins having been checked.

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Grants of nearly $300,000 to help Maori Create a Christmas spirit health and equity in the Bay of Plenty Christmas is that special time Grants totalling nearly $300,000 will be used to focus on Maori health advancement and improving equity in the Bay of Plenty.

Grant of $89,708. “The activities funded through this grant outline how we will shape our research agenda with our Maori communities over the next 12 to 18 months,” It has been announced that the Bay of Plenty District says Charlie. “One of our priorities as a board is around addressing Health Board has received three health sector research equity issues for Maori and collaboration grants from the Health supporting those who need our help Research Council. They will help the most,” says BOPDHB chair develop a framework for integrating Sharon Shea technology and health; explore Integration, technology and the use of technology to promote LifeCurve researcher Leigh wellbeing among Maori; and develop Haldane says receiving the HRC skills and expertise in kaupapa Maori Research Career Development research methodology. Award of $109,600 to further BOPDHB health research manager research into the LifeCurve App, Charlie Stratton says the grants focusing on wellbeing among Maori, presented a great opportunity. is a great honour. “This aligns with our new approach And pharmacist Mariana Hudson in redesigning the way in which the received an $83,000 Research Career Bay’s health services are planned, Development Award, which will funded and delivered through closer be used for developing skills and engagement with the people we expertise in kaupapa Maori research serve,” says Charlie. methodology. “In order to successfully deliver “I am excited about the better health outcomes, we recognise Pharmacist Mariana Hudson. opportunity to contribute and the need to generate local evidence influence change within the health that will inform the way we deliver sector and use a Kaupapa Maori research approach our healthcare services, and these grants play an for the benefit of whanau,” says Mariana. BOPDHB important role in helping us to achieve this goal.” is partnering with The Centre for Health for some of Charlie, along with executive director of Allied these activities. TCFH director Dr Anna Rolleston Health Dr Sarah Mitchell and Manukura - executive and her team are highly experienced in health and director Te Pare a Toi Marama Tauranga, worked wellbeing research and will support Mariana to develop together on the proposal He Pou Oranga: Developing key skills in Kaupapa Maori research principles and a framework for integrating technology and health. co-design/mahi tahi. This project has been awarded a Research Activation

Making your ‘me-time’ count One of my high points in this tumultuous year was doing some customer research to better understand what Tauranga women want when it comes to their skincare treatments. My team and I came to better understand the pressure many women face and what they are really looking for when they come to see us. One thing became clear. Women are stressed. Many women choose to have regular facial treatments to improve

their skin and age well. But what seems to matter just as much, if not more, was that their treatments are an important part of their self care. They come because Jamele is one of the only places they can escape the demands of their life and truly relax. They come to unwind in the calming ambience. They come for the experience of being completely cared for by someone they trust. The message came through loud and clear: ‘Skincare is part of my self-care. It’s a luxury, a gift I give

myself and I want it to be perfect. I want my me-time to count.’ I’ve often said that beauty therapists should also train as psychologists because of the way clients open up when they lie down on the treatment bed. This Christmas, my team and I are reminded that the act of caring is therapeutic in itself. It is our privilege to provide beautiful, relaxing, pampering experiences for the women in our community who deserve to let go and be taken care of. Who do you know who deserves to be pampered? Buy gift vouchers online at: www.jamele.co.nz/gift-vouchers

where we can feel full of joy if we have family and of sadness if we are not with them. It doesn’t need to be so if we see Christmas as a time that encourages us to think of others rather than only of ourselves. The following gift suggestions can create the Christmas spirit we want and can benefit ourselves and others:  To your enemy extend forgiveness.  To an opponent practise tolerance.  To a friend share your heart.  To a customer give patient service.  To a child illustrate good examples.

 To all those you meet offer kindness.  And to yourself give respect as you recognise your unique value. May each of you have a very happy Christmas, no matter the situation, as you explore what you can give from your heart this Christmas. If you would like to know more about narrative or relationship coaching phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on: 577 1200/021 258 2145, or visit my website: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz

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It is hard to believe it is nearly Christmas after this Covid deﬁned year. What might Christmas say to all that we have been through this year?

Jesus was at pains to point this out to the Pharisees. I therefore suspect he’d rather be distanced from the Christmas tradition altogether in light of the associated covetousness, drunkenness, well-known pagan elements of Christmas and the false and idolatrous superhuman Santa story we tell our children.

Nevertheless, it’s nearing Christmas. It’s therefore a wonderful opportunity to proclaim the good news of our Saviour who, 700 years before being born one glorious day in Bethlehem (date unknown), was predicted to be born of a virgin and called Immanuel, meaning God with us. Jesus wasn’t named Immanuel, but millions have since called Him ‘God with us’. The apostle Thomas called him “My Lord and my God!” The apostle Paul wrote of Him: “God was manifested in the ﬂesh… Preached among the Gentiles… Received up in glory”. Jesus Himself said: ‘if you’ve seen

Me, you’ve seen the Father’ and He expected to be honoured just as the Father is honoured (John 5:23). God in human flesh! What an extraordinary prophecy? Who could have predicted this? Who would have believed it? What a humiliation for one so holy, high and pure not only to experience human flesh, but also to suffer the absolute humiliation and suffering of crucifixion for us. Jesus has taken no half measures for our salvation. How could we ever be satisfied with taking half measures in honouring him? Embrace Him as your king today and forever!

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God with us in joy and in sorrow At Christmas, many people enjoy time with family and friends. Others face difficulties which prevent celebration. Life is never straightforward. This year, on top of other global and personal challenges, we have had Covid-19.

We are God’s precious children and God shares our vulnerability. When we are hurting, so is God. When we are celebrating, God too is joyful. In laughter and in tears, we are held in love in God’s mysteriously spacious heart. The Reverend

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Where is God when bad things happen? This is not an easy question to confront but we can draw comfort from the kind of God we find in the Christmas story. The Christmas story suggests that God shares our vulnerability and suffering. God comes to earth as a baby needing protection, probably scared of the dark. The all-powerful creator becomes a helpless creature. As the story of Jesus unfolds, we see how vulnerable God is – on the cross God becomes a victim. God who is present in the normal and ordinary struggles of human life is the God of Christmas. Through the birth of Jesus – Emmanuel, God with us – God declared solidarity with the suffering, the marginalised and the unrecognised.

An Advent conspiracy In 2006 three ministers had a vision to revitalise Christmas. They expressed their distaste of the rampant consumerism Christmas has become in the ‘Advent conspiracy’. They wrote: “Our story is consumption and consumerism... “We worship less. “We spend more. “We give less. We struggle more.” They challenged their congregations to spend less on themselves so that they could spend more on others, to transform the lives of others and they challenge us to do likewise. Can we make Christmas less about ourselves and more about worshipping Jesus and loving those in need of our care? Remember ‘she gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.’ Luke 2:6-7 Help to re-gift to others Jesus love and to worship Him fully. Warm Christmas greetings. Rev Donald Hegan, St Columba Presbyterian.

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Seventy years since Tauranga’s worst marine disaster Walking around the Mauao Track, starting from the surf club, and continuing past the North Rock, you will come to a seat on the right, facing Karewa Island. On the rocks below this seat can be seen a plaque mounted on a large rock which reads: “Seaward Of This Rock Lie The Remains Of A Locally Owned Launched The RANUI Wrecked In Heavy Seas On Her Maiden Voyage On The 28th December 1950 With The Loss of 22 Lives.” (The engine block still appears at every low tide) I was only four and a half years old when this happened, living at Mount Maunganui with my parents and younger brother. I remember a story of a boy who lost his father in the tragedy. On a clear night, he would look at the mountain summit and see a red light. This, to him became ‘Daddy’s Star’. Like many other families, we souveneered a piece 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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of timber from the Ranui, which we never quite knew what to do with. It just lay about the house until the family shifted to Tauranga in the sixties. When I was 14, I started fishin on the ‘Ratahi’, a sister ship to the ‘Ranui’. Every Sunday, if sea conditions would allow, and even some school days, I could be found fishing with skipper Trevor William on that launch. I remember Trevor once, yet only once, recalling the incident. “I came down (from Coronation Pier) and

pulled bodies out of the entrance. “I cannot go through the entrance without thinking about it.” The skipper of the Ranui on that tragic day was Geoffrey Harnett Trevor’s brother-in-law. He was among the 22 who drowned. The only survivor was 19-year-old, Philip Smith of Tauranga. It was said that the Ranui was not insured as the risk was not considered great enough. It was a great financial loss to Harbour Transport owner, the late Jerry Williams - Trevor Williams’ father. B Burlace, Tauranga.

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Democracy at risk It seems there are only a few fighting to save democracy at Tauranga City Council. Attacks are coming from everywhere; from ratepayers, from a local elected Central Government representative and from Central Government itself which is very disappointing. And then from developers, who have gone to extraordinary lengths, promoting a Mayor that had very little experience or idea of how to facilitate a democratic forum, to further their interests pushing democracy aside. An absolute disgrace. Tauranga City Council rates highly (excuse the pun) amongst other New Zealand city councils with the three water services and providing other essential services and facilities for the fastest growing city, percentage-wise in New Zealand, along with a democracy that represents all residents’ wants and needs, from the most trivial to the most ambitious. You don’t have to look far to see where the real problems lie; Takitumu North Link delayed by four years so far – Central Government; Tauriko Industrial and Tauriko West Residential – Central Government; Baypark and Te Maunga Go Slow – Central Government; Rangiuru Park and Papamoa East interchange – Not Tauranga City; The premature bus and cycle lanes smogging and clogging our transport corridors – regional and Central Government directives. I know when times are uncertain and residents are fearful it is natural to want centralisation, but to throw democracy out in the process – come on. D Morris, Te Puna Foundation chair of the Papamoa Progressive Association.

Country lacking ‘humanity’ The Government plans to spend $715 million to feed children in schools and has 230,000 of them living in poverty. These figures are from Government stats. Could those figures double or treble in time? This, in New Zealand, a country of much wealth but lacking humanity. We have so many organisations out there who try and do the right thing, being a volunteer and trying to assist

society but they can only do so much at the end of the day. Housing is heading towards the mistakes that have happened overseas -high density housing built by the state Could the container ships not have gone to always causes strife. Tauranga Port and from thence be put on a train and Should we tell people who want to taken straight to the inland port at Wiri? invest in more than one property that So much time, energy, carbon footprint and road they may have to keep it for at least wear saved. 10 years? G Webster, Greerton. R Chamberlain, Tauranga.

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The Mudcats are coming to town We're taking next week off, so this'll be the last column before Christmas. Traditionally for this one I try to include a bunch of recommendations for Christmas presents, involving

local music. That's becoming a little harder with each passing year. It's the exhortation to ‘go out and buy local music for Christmas’ where things fall a little flat. It's getting harder and harder to suggest that y'all rush out and buy local

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CDs when, a) most of you now don't own CD players and b) because of a) many artists now aren't actually producing CDs. It is something of a feedback loop. Even local guitarist Sean Bodley didn't release a CD this year. He still released an album, but for the first time it was only on digital platforms. Sean doesn't play live a lot and reckons it is simply impossible to sell CDs at the moment except at live shows. He has a point. His album, which was previewed on a series of singles that came out through the year, is called Neon Daydreams. It comprises nine instrumental tracks and is available on Spotify, Apple Music and the usual digital platforms. If you want to buy a copy you can do so through Bandcamp where you'll also get an extra bonus track. I'll strongly recommend a listen: there are a variety of moods and the playing is both melodic and immaculate. It's remarkable stuff. And just staying on CDs for a second. If you want to give some local music for Christmas, head down to Record Roundabout at the Historic Village. As well as a pile of very cool vinyl and memorabilia, Tony Pill has a good set of local CDs for sale.

The Flaming Mudcats and their latest album. somewhere between the cool elegance of Jimmy Vaughan Texas playing and the more jagged intricate lines of West-side Chicago. Ian Thomson began his long drumming career in Auckland ‘back in the 60s’. He is a true legend of the music scene having played in several notable bands including The Dark Ages and The Underdogs. He doesn't sound like any other drummer. Hear him on the classic song ‘Sitting Here In The Rain’.

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And Johnny Yu? Born and raised in Hawaii then musically educated in San Francisco, he has performed, recorded and toured internationally with a bunch of Californian bands. He joined the Mudcats after moving his family to Auckland in 2017 and seems to have smuggled in an ungodly amount of groove with him from the Golden State. And the new album, Forever And A Day, is simply stunning, adding a top-notch horn section for a number of tracks and really laying it down over a series of fourteen new original songs. The horns are led and arranged by Andrew Hall (saxes) and Mike Booth (trumpet) and they are some of the tightest and coolest horn arrangements you'll hear. It kicks in with two said horn tracks, All Around The World and Shake it, both funky and soulful and sounding like classic blues and then heads off along many byroads of the blues highway: straight-ahead Thunderbird-style blues for On The Town; slick funk on Good Behaviour; Southern Soul on I'll Be Fine. It really is an impressive album. On New Years Eve the boys will be playing from 9pm till late. What better way to farewell this savage year than with a hot blues band?

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Moving along... They're coming to town on New Year's Eve, playing at The Barrel Room, and they have a new album out. And it is on CD. The Flaming Mudcats are about the best electric blues band in the country right now. They have been together for just over a decade and comprise Craig Bracken on vocals, harmonica and sax, along with guitarist Doug Bygrave, bassist Johnny Yu and drummer Ian Thomson. All are fascinatingly individual players. Craig does things with a harp that most don't, seeming to find notes and sounds that aren't there for other harp players. He's also a solid, commanding singer. Doug has a local connection, having played here in the eighties in bands such as The Sensational Gutter Brothers; he has a unique guitar style that sits

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Summer evening concerts coming to Katikati Concerts are held at the Haiku Reserve in the Katikati Township. Gates open at 5pm, music starts at 6pm. Tickets are $25pp cash at the gate or can be purchased from the Katikati Information Centre and online at: katikaticoncerts@gmail.com or by phoning Dianne on: 07 549 3522.

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The 2021 Katikati Twilight Concerts will kick off on Saturday, January 16, with an energetic tribute celebrating the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival, or CCR as we know them. If you were Born on the Bayou or under a Bad Moon Rising you will love these popular songs. Opening act is The Wai Taiko Drummers from Hamilton followed by local lass, Laura Evans, a songwriter, vocal teacher and professional wedding singer who also plays piano, guitar, violin, cello and flute. Such amazing talent right here in our own backyard.

The second concert is scheduled for Saturday, January 30, when some of our favourite entertainers will be back on stage for a show of great classic rock hits from the 70s. The 14-strong band of local Bay of Plenty singers and musicians have all performed professionally. They come from a wide mix of musical theatre and bands of many genres. A highlight will be our supporting act, Tauranga’s Fletcher Oxford who made his claim to fame in 2012 appearing on New Zealand’s Got Talent. He has become a professional musician, songwriter, actor and performing arts coach… a show not to be missed.

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Adults: $25 Children: 15 and under free with an adult Ticket sales available at Katikati Information Centre or online at katikaticoncerts@gmail.com or by phoning Dianne on 07 549 3522. Single entry available at gate (cash only). All concerts to be held at Haiku Reserve, Main Road, Katikati. Gates open at 5pm – Music at 6pm. If wet check information line 07 549 3549

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Kids under 15 can attend free with an adult. Bring your deck chair and your favourite picnic snacks to the beautiful Haiku Reserve for some great family entertainment. If wet, the concert will be held at the same time the following day. For more information, visit: www.katikaticoncerts.co.nz

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Popular items on Kiwi kids' wish lists were bikes, gaming consoles and Lego. While these were still high on the list for many, this year there were many heartfelt messages, with Kiwi kids asking for a cure for Covid19, jobs for their parents and to be able to see overseas family again. "It really goes to show how compassionate and caring Kiwi kids are - they've really taken on board the message to be kind," says Sarah. NZ Post launched a brand-new interactive website this year, where kids can send Santa an online letter, as well as having special access to Santa’s Ho Ho Homepage. "More than 28,000 kids have visited Santa's Ho

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Miles Calder. Miles will be joined on-stage by his five-piece band, including Nick George- drums, Steve Moodie - bass, Chris Armour - guitars and Dayle Jellyman – synths and electric piano, promising audiences a diverse range from chomping rock n’ roll to flooding ballads Four years on since his last outings with former backing band ‘The Rumours’, Miles revived sound shelves folk-tinged rock to explore swirling psychedelic tones on often personal and self-reflecting songs. Inspired by early-70s Lennon as much as contemporaries like Kevin Morby and Father John Misty, this is music for intimate listening - spacious, hypnotic, dreamy, and deeply honest. Miles Calder’s show is on Saturday, December 19, at 7pm at The Jam Factory. Tickets available at: www.eventspronto.co.nz

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What to expect on Waikato and BOP state highways this holiday season

Motorists planning a festive holiday trip in the Waikato or Bay of Plenty are urged to plan ahead, drive with care and be aware of construction sites on state highways on their travels. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency work sites will close from December 23 to January 5 to leave the roads clear for holiday traffic, but there may still be temporary speed limits and road cones at some work sites or where there has been recent road resurfacing. "Traffic management, such as temporary speed limits, signs and cones, is used to alert road users to a change in the road or to works ahead, so look out for the signs and take care in the run up to Christmas and during the holiday period," says Waka Kotahi director of regional relationships Steve Mutton. "It’s particularly important that motorists remain patient and don’t try to overtake while our crews set up and take down traffic management signs and cones. When motorists disregard the traffic management, they put their safety, that of other road users and our road workers at risk. "Speeding through work sites is a significant problem. Speeding vehicles can flick up loose metal and other objects which are a danger to road workers and other road users. Motorists also have less control at higher speeds. They may clip road cones and send them flying at our road workers or oncoming traffi or lose control completely. "There will be some holiday congestion and delays, and we all need to factor that into our plans. Trying to ‘make up lost time’ by speeding and unsafe

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Saturday 19 December Art In The Park

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

Association Croquet

At Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St, beside Blake Park. Mon, Wed, Sat. 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232

Bay 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

Bethlehem Hall Christmas Market

Indoors. Usually includes; quality affordable giftware, food, coffee, art, crafts, kids gear, man cave supplies, fresh produce, clothing. Enquiries; FB, Text 027 334 8301, tracey.king.BOP@gmail. com

BOP Tall people Club

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

Car Boot Sale

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

Scandinavian Club Christmas Service

4pm Evans Rd Community Church, 30 Evans Rd, Papamoa. All welcome, refreshments to follow. Please bring finger foo to share. Ph 552 5511

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 Community Market

Welcome to our community market! Last market before Christmas. Jubilee Park 9am-12pm. $10 per stall. Gate opens 7:30am. Turn up 027 356 9545

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

Te Puke Yoga

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

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

Greerton Village School, 151 Greerton Rd. Setup time: 7am onwards. Single site $5, double $10. Ph 577 1116 or 027 414 6040

Christmas In The Park

Come & enjoy an evening of Christmas celebrations. Food, entertainment, Live band & carols by candlelight. Jubilee Park, Te Puke from 4:30pm. Carols start 8pm

GatePa Community Christmas Event

Live Entertainment, Carnival Games, Bouncy Slide, Face Painting, Photobooth. Free entry, food for purchase. 3-6pm at LifeChurch & Tauranga Girls College Carpark on Cameron Rd, Gate Pa

Greerton Hall Christmas Market

8am-12pm. Art, craft, plants, produce, bric-a-brac. Balloons and treats for kids, spot prizes for adults. Tricia 07 5431487, 027 908 2952, www facebook.com/ greertonhallmarket

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

Miles Calder Band

Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. 7pm. Book@ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 5713 232. Understated folk-rock, psychedelia, evoking Lennon, Kevin Morby & Father John Misty

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. 1.30pm, Bellevue Park, Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming

Sunday 20 December A Course In Miracles

A powerful transformational interfaith teaching to fin 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

Accordion-Keyboard

Old time music makers,Welcome Bay Hall 1-4pm. $3 entry & Ladies a plate please. Ph Ces or Joy 544 3849

Carols On The Waterfront

players welcome. Ph Nev 07 575 5121

In The Shallows Concert

Ethereal guitar moods, sweet harmonies & relatable lyrics, inspiring reflection uplifting & empowering. Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave, 7pm. Book@ www.theincubator.co.nz. $15, R13. Ph 07 571 3232

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

Kaimai Canoe Club

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

Mah Jong

12:45-4pm Lyceum clubrooms, 8 Palmer Pl Te Puke. All welcome. Learners on Thursday. Gig Green 0274 306 383

Maketu Market

Held on the 3rd & 5th Sundays of month at Maketu Village Green. Set up from 7am. Ph Maureen 021 267 1685

Nine Lessons & Carols

Traditional Christmas carol service with Scholars Baroque Aotearoa Chamber Choir, 7pm, St Peter’s Church, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. Readings, congregational carols, items by the choir

Ninja Knits Knitting Group

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

NZDA BOP Range Day

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

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

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Christmas Market At Zee

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

Croquet

Club day for Christmas with Santa, fun & music! 1-4pm at Te Puke Citz & RSA Club. Ph Gayle 573 8255

Christmas Carols on the Waterfront will be held this year on Sunday 20th December at Edgewater Fan, Tauranga Waterfront. Come along from 5:30pm. Free entry Come on down to the Historic Village & find some amazing gifts. Unique locally made. Huge variety. 9am-1pm At Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri, 12:45 for 1pm start. Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633

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

TePuke Country Music Club

Tibetan Buddhist Teachings

End of year teaching from 10-11am followed by a shared lunch. Everyone welcome at 25 Junction Road, Te Puna! We’re on Facebook at www.facebook. com/tashichoepel.ling

Monday 21 December Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Argentine Tango

Israeli Dancing

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

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

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

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

Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Ph Helmut 027 414 7254

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

Chess

Chess at Mount Maunganui

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

Friends Of The Library

Greerton Library Book Group meets at 10:30am in the Meeting Room. All welcome. Just come along or ph Marian 544 2624

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

Marching For Leisure

Non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & friendship. Fo Tauranga teams’ details ph Glenice Dando 027 489 8841

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 22 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 u 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. S 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

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Otumoetai Walking Group 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

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

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Yoga For All

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

Wednesday 23 December Afternoon Indoor Bowls

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

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open Meeting 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month. Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd, 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

We are on holiday until February. Have a great Christmas. www.healingrooms. co.nz 021 213 8875

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:453pm

Mauao Crazy Choir

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

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The weather-go-round saw us have to can our Thursday charter, but we got the remaining days in. The Northerly dropped so we tried around the Pinns, good fishing and a 20odd kg kingfish was a bonus. Strong SW for the next few days meant Papamoa and Maketu were the most comfortable options over the weekend, and we had quite good fishing too. Still mainly tarakihi, with grey maomao and a few legal snapper as well. A good week overall, blue skies and sunny weather certainly help matters.

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Steady As You Go

Exercises St Johns Church Hall Bureta 2-3pm. Improve balance, overall wellbeing. Ph Betty 07 570 3215

Tennis For Ladies

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

Thursday 24 December 500 Cards Club Papamoa

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

Bay City Rockers

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

Bay Fair Craft Group

Diverse craft group, sewing, knitting, crochet, card making, scrapbooking etc. 9am-2pm, $6/ 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

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Katikati Concert Band

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

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

Do you love to sing? Come, join us. Practice nights resume January 28th 2021, 7pm, Wesley Hall 13th Ave. Ph Bernice 576 4848, Facebook Keynotes Inc

Kickstart Toastmasters

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

Late Night At Graced

Friday 25 December

Te Puke Yoga

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

Sunday 27 December A Course In Miracles

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

Chess Tauranga

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

Art On The Strand

Eft Optimal Healing

Original art for sale. The Strand, Tauranga. Weather permitting. 9am4pm. Tauranga Society of Artists

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/unseentherapist. Text 021 0274 2502

Croquet

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

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

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Print Club

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

Squadball

Follow your own meditation practice with Quaker Friends during an hour of silence. 10am12 in hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Cameron/Elizabeth Rds. Refreshments. Text 021 0274 2502

Invitation To Meditate

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

Kaimai Canoe Club

New, mixed-gender, fast-paced, limited contact sport focused on hand-passing, kicking, aerial catching skills & field strategy. Ne players welcome! Waipuna Park, 6-8pm Ages 15+ www.squadball. com, admin@squadball.com

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

Mah Jong

12:45-4pm Lyceum clubrooms, 8 Palmer Pl Te Puke. All welcome. Learners on Thursday. Gig Green 0274 306 383

Saturday 26 December Bay Singles Social Club

Mt Maunganui Underwater Club

Meditation On The Beach

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

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

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 28 December 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

Marching For Leisure

Non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & frien ship. For Tauranga teams’ details ph Glenice Dando 027 489 8841

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

Held on the 3rd & 5th Sundays of month at Maketu Village Green. Set up from 7am. Ph Maureen 021 267 1685 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

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Katikati Bowling Club

Papamoa Lions Club Market

Maketu Market

Join a bunch of over 50 years young singles. Weekend dinners, potlucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762 Andrea 021 133 0313

8 Park Rd 12:453pm

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

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

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

Let’s Play Petanque

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

Village Radio Museum

Artist Feedback Sessions

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

Graced Op Shop, Christmas Night 5-8pm. Storewide sale, carols, gold coin BBQ, facepainting, raffles, coffee more!

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

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Badminton Tauranga Morning Club

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

Beginners Strength & Balance

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

Outdoor Cinema

Watch GREASE under the stars. 7pm gates open, movie starts at dark. Food trucks, music. $10 entry, kids free. www. waihibeachinfo.co.nz

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

Overeaters Anonymous

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

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

Scrabble

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

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

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

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

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

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

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BUT WHEN the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Galatians 4:4-5

computers

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

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CVs THAT STAND OUT. A C.V. For You can help you look great on paper. Targeted or generic cover letters also available. Samples to view on facebook https:// www.facebook.com/acvforyou or Ph/text 021 27 27 912

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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PEACE OF MIND while you’re holidaying that your pets & home are well taken care of. 12+ years experience. Excellent references. Ph Catherine 022 162 8301

info wanted

AUTHOR SEEKS RELATIVES OF Edith Lazenby – Lived in Oropi & drove ambulances in England 1917-1919. Also 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 Kittens - Various colours, various sex, various areas. PH SPCA 07 5780245. FOUND Puppies - Various colours, various sex, various areas. FOUND Red Eared Slider Turtle, Matapihi Area. Ref: 485380

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

Katikati Concert Band

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

Kickstart Toastmasters

Boost your speaking skills & confidence by joining the fu at our friendly early morning club. Guests welcome. 7am, Alimento Cafe, 1st Ave.

Porcelain & China Painting

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

Serenata Singers

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

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Club meets Tuesday 9:30am & Thursday 7:30pm.On the corner of Mirrielees & Cross Roads, Sulphur Point. Ph Mike 021 939 233

Twilight Petanque

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

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

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

Do you love to sing? Come, join us. Practice nights resume January 28th 2021, 7pm, Wesley Hall 13th Ave. Ph Bernice 576 4848, Facebook Keynotes Inc

FOUND Adult Female Tabby Cat. Omokoroa Area. Ref: 485595 FOUND Adult Male Ginger Cat. Mt Maunganui Area. Ref: 486138 FOUND Adult Male Grey Cat. Brookfield Area. Ref: 485234 FOUND Adult Female Black/ White Cat. Katikati. Ref: 485651

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 Wayne 021 162 7052 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered. Residential & commercial, 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

travel & tours

#ZEALANDIERTOURS For all those people out there wondering what to get that

special someone for Christmas, whether it be a mother, father, sister, brother, extended family, friend or significant other, we are making Christmas giving easy… Why not give them a Zealandier Tours gift voucher. They can enjoy the tour of their choice with the friendship and fellowship of likeminded others while we take care of everything for them. Merry Christmas to you all. Ph Zealandier Tours 07 572 4118 NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S Senior Travel Club. Merry Christmas to everyone & best wishes for the festive season. Join our Club today its complimentary, and enjoy exciting activities. 1) 28th Jan 2021 Mystery Day Trip. 2) 19th-22nd Feb 2021 Napier’s Fabulous Art Deco Weekend. 3) 24th Feb 2021 Redwood Treetop Walk. Free Door to Door service. Day Trips, Shows & Free beautiful colour catalogue. Book now: Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or email info@no8tours. co.nz to view and book all our tours go to www.no8tours.co.nz

venues

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

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

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Diverse craft group, sewing, knitting, crochet, card making, scrapbooking etc. 9am-2pm, $6/session, Arataki Community Centre. Morning tea provided. BYO Lunch. New members welcome 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

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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

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

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Exercises St Johns Church Hall Bureta 2-3pm. Improve balance, overall wellbeing. Ph Betty 07 570 3215

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Wednesday 30 December

Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly gettogether, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448 Club meets Tuesday 9.30am & Thursday 7.30pm.On the corner of Mirrielees & Cross Roads, Sulphur Point. Ph Mike 021 939 233

Thursday 31 December

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BAYPARK TO BAYFAIR LINK PARTIAL CLOSURE OF STATE HIGHWAY 29A Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency wishes to advise that a partial closure of State Highway 29A will be in place as follows: • From 7pm to 5am, Monday 21 December (night only, one night) During these hours, motorists from State Highway 2 (northbound and southbound) will not be able to turn onto SH29A. A signposted detour will be available via the Sandhurst Drive/Mangatawa Interchange, Mangatawa Link Road and Truman Lane. In the event of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances, the closure may be moved to the next suitable night. Waka Kotahi thanks motorists, local residents and businesses for their patience.

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Healthy land, healthy waters, healthy people. Tauranga City Council is seeking to appoint an independent panel to assess applications to the Environmental Mitigation and Enhancement Fund (EMEF) and make recommendations to the Wastewater Management Review Committee (WWMRC) regarding eligible projects. The fund is a requirement of council’s wastewater discharge consent and administered by the WWMRC. Its purpose is to fund and facilitate measures and initiatives particularly in Te Tahuna o Rangataua (Upper Tauranga Harbour) to: • Avoid, remedy or mitigate the actual and potential effects of the wastewater scheme, in its broadest sense. • Acknowledge and provide environmental compensation for ongoing adverse environmental effects -including offence to tangata whenua cultural and spiritual values- associated with the Wastewater Scheme. • Enhance the environment, which has been adversely affected by the wastewater scheme. This creates an exciting opportunity for the appointment of up to five panel members for which we are seeking expressions of interest. The EMEF Panel will consider the suitability of applications to the fund and provide recommendations to the WWMRC. Successful candidates will be able to show expertise in the following areas: • Te Ao Māori: a strong understanding of Kaupapa Māori concepts of environmental management in relation to the mana whenua of Tauranga Moana. • Effects and impacts of wastewater schemes. • Project management and governance skills. • Marine and freshwater scientific knowledge. • Effects on cultural values of wastewater schemes. • Environmental management: being a strong understanding of best practice approaches of environmental remediation and enhancement. The panel will report directly to the Wastewater Management Review Committee and is appointed on an annual basis.

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Expressions of Interest are invited to: Chief Executive, Tauranga City Council, Private Bag 12022, Tauranga 3143. Expressions of Interest close 5.00pm, 29 January 2021. All applications will be dealt with in strict confidence. Please contact Radleigh Cairns, Tauranga City Council, on (07) 577 7391 for an information pack or if you have any enquiries relating to the position. Or go to: https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/council/waterservices/wastewater/wastewater-mitigation-fund Tauranga City Council, 91 Willow Street Private Bag 12022, Tauranga, Telephone 07 577 7000

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