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From discovering skeletons of horses that died still tied to their posts, to horses being beaten, suffering rope burns, fractures and neglect, Rowan Elliott, Sarah Jones and Siobhan Mikaere have seen it all. “We’re absolutely mortified at the degree of
equine neglect around the Bay of Plenty,” says Rowan. The RRR Rescue - short for rescue, revive and rehome - that Rowan and Siobhan run with the help of volunteers, has expanded with the launch of RRR Rescue Equine just before Christmas.
The equine team is now caring for 46 horses and miniature ponies and four donkeys. Pictured is Rowan and Tru the donkey getting
acquainted at a paddock at RRR Rescue. Read the full story on page 5.
Photo: John Borren.
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Sacking an entire council is a pretty radical step and a little terrifying for those who pay the bills when you consider the reasons given for it. Local Government minister Nanaia Mahuta said back in December that she had been closely watching the conduct of the council. “I have grown increasingly concerned at the governance issues, and the impact this has on Tauranga ratepayers and significant investment in the region,” Mahuta said in her exceedingly brief statement that ended the city’s democracy. It is the “significant investment in the region” part of that statement that will be sending shivers down the spines of ratepayers. That is another term for ‘spending your money’. But don’t worry, the minister will be giving a “strong direction” to those it appoints to make all the big decisions, to consult with the community. Usually it is the community giving a strong direction to its elected members
However, by now I had a new appreciation for my phone and it was in otherwise perfectly good condition, I decided to have it thoroughly cleaned inside and then treated it to a new battery. It was like a new phone!
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Sadly, just a few hours later, we both went for a swim in the Waikato River and the phone died. As I pulled the dripping device from my board shorts it displayed a short, final message in amongst some weirdly coloured vertical lines before its screen went black and lifeless. All efforts to save it over the next few days failed and it was pronounced dead by TechLord on Wharf St in Tauranga a few days later. I will never know what those final words were. Fortunately the good ‘Lord did tell me to look in the ‘cloud’ for my photos. Sure enough, they were there. So at least I have the memories. I’m still looking for my apps, contacts, emails and text messages though. So kids, the lesson here is to look before you leap.
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and contact book, calendar, email, social media and entertainment device. After five years, this iPhone decided it wasn’t going to charge any more. Frankly, losing a foot would have had less impact on my life. The next day, I bundled my device up like a baby and took it to the tech shop in Taupo, where I was at the time. The woman on the counter miraculously cured the problem on the spot by picking lint out of the charging port.
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Cosmetic Medicine Bay Patrol director Candace McNabb interviews a Mount lifeguard for the show. Photo: John Borren.
Mount lifeguards are getting their moment in the sun this summer as subjects of a new TV show Bay Patrol. Becoming small screen celebrities is merely a speck in the ocean for the lifeguards as their priority is keeping people on the beach safe. Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service head lifeguard John Dugard says it’s a busy beach so he just does his job, doesn’t think about the camera crew and hopes it turns out well for TV. He says the younger guards are excited about being on the show – but with hundreds of hours of vision being shot there’s no guarantees they will all make the cut. It’s a busy summer with more people on the beach than previous years but the conditions on the water have been pretty calm, says John. So far this season there have only been a couple of minor rescues and the guards have given first aid to a number of people. Water rescues are just a small part of a lifeguard’s job and the biggest thing is concentration throughout the day, says John. “Having eyes on the water and trying to prevent
rescues from happening. You might not have to do a rescue but you have the busiest day ever.” Bay Patrol series producer Alysha Kennedy didn’t realise how much lifeguards do until the crew started filming in late December. “I am so in awe of the lifeguards and what they do. “It’s actually incredible what they do each day and how they are so resilient.” Alysha and the seven crew members feel “super lucky” to be spending summer in the Mount even though they often work 10 hour days. There are some challenges to filming on a beach, like carrying a heavy camera on sand in 28degC heat, but the crew all look out for each and make sure they stay hydrated and keep applying sunscreen, says Alysha. The observational documentary follows the dayto-day life of the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service team and the crew ensure they never get in the way of them doing their job, she says. It’s going to be an amazing show for the community that showcases how beautiful the area is, says Alysha. Bay Patrol will air on TV Three later this year. Alisha Evans
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Kainga Ora will spend more than $12 million this year on improvements to state houses across the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Taranaki. About $6.54m will be spent on exterior painting, $4.54m on new roofing, about $630k on fencing and $345k on driveway safety. Kainga Ora national maintenance and upgrade manager Angela Pearce says work is underway. She says 1153 customers can expect to have some improvements to their home this year. Kainga Ora has 66,253 homes across NZ.
Mount Festival of Multisport
Several road closures will be in place for the Mount Festival of Multisport on January 23. Record numbers of athletes are expected to take part in the festival, which will give Tauranga Half participants an opportunity to complete the cycle leg of the race on the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road for the first time. Pilot Bay will be closed from 6am, January 22, and Marine Parade from The Mall to Parton Road will be closed from 4.30am on Saturday, January 23. Residents and businesses can still access their properties during the event but are asked to plan ahead for travel on January 22-23 or consider using alternative routes if possible.
Fatal crash info plea
Police are seeking witnesses following a fatal crash near Paeroa. Police were called to a single-vehicle crash on Rotokohu Road near the intersection of Te Moananui Flats Road at 2.13pm on Monday. A police spokesperson says at the time of the crash cyclists were seen in the area that may have noticed a white Isuzu utility travelling south. “Anyone who may have seen the vehicle or witnessed the crash is asked to contact Constable Paige McRobie-Casson of the Waikato Serious Crash Unit, either by phoning 07 870 7057 or send an email to: Waikato.SCU@police.govt.nz”
McMillan extends Chiefs stay
Gallagher Chiefs interim head coach Clayton McMillan will be staying with the Chiefs Rugby Club after signing on as an assistant coach for 2022 and 2023. McMillan was appointed in February 2020 as the Gallagher Chiefs interim head coach for this year’s Sky Super Rugby campaign while Warren Gatland leads the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa. Chiefs Rugby Club CEO Michael Collins says it’s great to have McMillan signed with the Club for a further two years.
SunLive Comment of the Week Posted by Kancho on the story ‘Additional actions to keep COVID-19 out of NZ’. “Seems we are slow in ramping up now far more infectious strain is spreading. One mistake at our border or quarantine, just like Australia, could put us back into serious lockdown mode. So why the pussyfooting with restrictions?”
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Kimmy Ron and son August enjoying their weekly dip at the Mount Hot Pools. Photo: John Borren.
Mount Hot Pools splash out for summer Swimmers who normally soak in the serenity of the Mount Hot Pools will have to find other pools to whet their appetite for a while. The Mount pools are closing for scheduled maintenance and a facade upgrade on January 25 for 10 weeks. Mount local Kimmy Ron takes her one-year-old son August there once a week to make the most of heated pools that are outside. She enjoys the more relaxed atmosphere as opposed to the busyness of other pools and August loves splashing in the dedicated children’s pool. Kimmy and August will likely head to Baywave during the closure. Oceanbeach Rd resident Rod Frank, will use Baywave or Fernland Spa while
the pools are closed. He uses the Mount Hot Pools three times a week for exercise. His visits started just over a year ago as rehabilitation after hip replacement surgery and although it feels like he never had the surgery, he’s kept up his water walking and swims. “That hip was giving me real havoc and I was so thrilled that after the operation it came right. “Why not maintain it?” Rod jokes that the salt water might make his false joint rusty with the amount of time he spends in the pools. The 75-year-old enjoys the exercise, but as he laughs and chats to other regulars you can see it’s not just the workout that keeps him coming back. The new facade will include illuminated signage, seating, a Pou and a segment of palisade fencing to acknowledge the cultural significance
Rod Frank uses the pools three times a week.
of the land. During the 10-week closure all the pools will be emptied and maintained, the children’s pool resurfaced, more shade added to some areas, the plant room, bore and pool pumps will be serviced. Pipes to the pools will also be replaced after the discovery of leaks. This will require the concrete to be lifted then re-laid. The leaks mean potentially colder pools in winter so it is important the work is carried out, says Mount Hot Pools manager Matthew Strange. He says they’re very blessed to use ocean water in the pools and geothermal water to heat them. “We’re trying to be as environmentally friendly and energy efficient as possible. “We want to respect the natural resources that we’re given.” The pools are closed for maintenance every three to four years and it has been four years since the last closure. February and March were chosen for the closure because they are the quietest and patronage is 40 per cent less than the winter months. “It is going to keep the complex going well into the future and at a higher quality,” says Matthew.
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Reining in animal abuse s u l rter so tion Rowan Elliott and Sarah Jones with some of the miniature horses rescued by RRR Rescue Equine.
“We’ve had foals from 24-hours-old to a 33-yearold gelding come in to the rescue for a variety of different reasons,” says Rowan. “They’re coming in for neglect, malnourishment, abandonment, feet and dental issues, physical abuse and beatings. “One gelding had a skull fracture that disfigured his face, also rope burns around necks from being tied. “We’ve been called out to skeletons of horses that died still tied to posts. The skeletons still had rope around their necks where they laid down with no water, no shade, nothing. “We’ve been sent photos of horses tongue-tied with wire. “One tongue had to be amputated because it was open and hanging,” says Rowan. In every instance, RRR Rescue Equine reports the abuse to the SPCA. Rowan says that they are trying to help make people aware that the animal neglect that RRR deals with isn’t just around dogs
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Stuck in NZ Thousands of travellers have found themselves grounded in New Zealand throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, watching on from afar as their respective nations suffer differing fortunes. Luckily for those marooned explorers, including many based in the Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa has happily pulled in a few ringers from around the globe to join the team of five million. In March last year, as the pandemic picked up momentum, British couple Andy Coman and Millie Fawcett made a decision. They hurriedly packed their bags and flew from Thailand to New Zealand, heading to the final destination of a backpacking adventure earlier than anticipated.
“We got here just about in time,” Andy admits. “Very, very lucky.” Andy and Millie spent the first lockdown with relatives in the South Island. With schools closed, the two teachers helped home school children within their bubble. The pair went on to embrace the tourism sector in the country at a time when it desperately needed a boost, travelling around the ‘relentlessly stunning’ roads of both the North and South. Since September 2020, they have called the Bay of Plenty ‘home’, straddling residences with friends in both Mount Maunganui and Aongatete. Life has been relatively normal for them since, compared to the multiple lockdowns, furlough schemes, and death toll in the UK. “Being in a country where
Andy Coman and Millie Fawcett continue their tour of New Zealand at Franz Josef Glacier. things are basically normal and got back to normal so quickly you have to remind yourself sometimes of the absolute chaos in the rest of the world,” Andy ruminates. “Especially back home. We have just been phenomenally lucky.” At Mount Backpackers hostel on Maunganui Road the common room is still a sea of accents. British, Irish, German, Brazilian and many more varying inflections permeate. Miguel Franco, from Spain, arrived in October 2019. He has travelled across the country visiting ‘impressive’ Milford Sound, Abel Tasman and Wellington. He also spent a month with a family in Rotorua perfecting his English. Mount Maunganui has been his home for nearly a year now. He spent lockdown last March in the hostel with 37 other guests
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Miguel Franco, from Spain, greets people to Mount Backpackers. He has been in the country for over a year but is off to the United States soon.
- it could be worse although insists everyone kept their sanity. Miguel now works at the hostel, putting his lengthy experience as a guest to good use. Like the United Kingdom, Miguel’s homeland has been ravaged by Covid in a way New Zealanders can only dread. Therefore, it is not lost on Miguel how fortunate he has been. “I think it is so lucky. Always I say the same that I am so lucky to be here because in Spain the situation is so bad.” The Mount has become like a second home for Miguel, the cooling breeze reminding him of his native Zaragoza. “To live life in the Mount is perfect. The location, two minutes to the beach, all the bars here, it is perfect.” Miguel will be leaving at the end of the month, heading back to Spain via a trip to Seattle,
USA, to visit relatives. He admits trepidation at the prospect of leaving the relative safety of these shores. “In Europe it is like a second wave. It is a bit scary now.” Miguel had hoped to ride out the global health crisis in New Zealand, whilst continuing to work and enjoy life in the Bay. The longevity of Covid’s grip on his homeland, and most of Europe, has been a shock. “I have to come back to Spain. “My idea was to stay here until the situation was better. But now I don’t know how it is going to be when I go back.” Whilst happy being stranded in the relative normalcy of New Zealand, Andy and Millie are also planning on heading home in February. “Even though it is so chaotic at home, it is still home,” says Andy. But what New Zealand has
Job listings were almost back at their pre-Covid levels by the end of last year, Seek NZ says. The employment marketplace’s website listings increased by nearly a fifth (19 per cent) from the third to the fourth quarters but they were down by seven per cent on the same period in 2019. Sectors with the highest job ad
offered is not lost on these halted globe-trotters. “The culture here, the ethos, is to be nice and be welcoming which has helped us get through a fairly chaotic time,” Andy stated. “Even without Covid, we have been lucky to spend a year in New Zealand, it is a wonderful thing. It felt like a nice version of home. Friendly, beautiful”, “warmer”, Millie interjects. She then makes one thought abundantly clear. “We are so grateful to New Zealand and to Kiwis.” The gratitude is clear to see. No doubt those who have taken safe haven in Aotearoa during these unprecedented times will be welcomed back with typical Kiwi hospitality in the future. Reporter Mathew Nash is from the UK and is himself in New Zealand on a working holiday.
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New mural for Greerton Village Whango, the guardian and sacred owl of Ngai Tamarawaho that once graced a building in Dive Crescent, has reappeared in a new form in Greerton Village. The mural titled ‘Ruru – guardian of the blossoms’ was completed by artist Faye Suzannah before Christmas on a wall between Greerton Library and Turkish to Go, and features a white owl amongst ferns guarding cherry blossoms. Ngai Tamarawaho elder and kaumatua Peri Kohu, who is also a member of the Tauranga Public Art Advisory Group, says the story represented by the mural is a hybrid of two stories. “It was explained to me that they wanted to highlight the Greerton Village and blossom festival, and link to the Japanese tradition,” says Peri. “My participation was to also introduce a tangata whenua story and so what you’ve got there is a hybrid of those two stories.”
Guardian of the blossoms
Greerton has a rich history in Tauranga. Ngai Tamarawaho Pa Tutarawananga, the first school of learning in Tauranga was established 600 years ago on the banks of the Waimapu River in the area known as Yatton Park. Mural artists Charles and Janine Williams had previously painted the Ngai Tamarawaho mokai or guardian during the Tauranga Paradox Festival, near where the historically significant Otamataha pa was once located, but the building it was painted on has since been demolished. Their mural was titled ‘Messenger’ as Whango is said to have appeared as a messenger on many occasions to local iwi and hapu. Artist Faye says she was initially puzzled as to why the New Zealand native owl was to be painted white. “The New Zealand morepork is brown. But I carried on with painting him white. Whilst I was painting, a really nice guy came along and we had a chat and he said usually when it’s a spiritual animal it’s represented in white, which makes compete sense,” says Faye. “He is guardian of the blossoms of Greerton, so I have named the mural ‘Ruru – guardian of the blossoms’.”
Painting over the red tape
Greerton Village Mainstreet manager Sally Benning says she had approached Faye about
Faye Suzannah with the new mural at Greerton Village. painting a mural that would be completed in time for the Bay of Plenty Garden & Arts Festival which this year had its festival hub at nearby Tauranga Racecourse. “We’ve got no murals in Greerton Village,” says Sally. “We’ve never been successful in managing to be a part of the Tauranga City Council’s murals that have been commissioned around the city, although it’s not for lack of trying. “So we decided to do our own thing as part of the Garden and Art Festival. The plan was that the mural would be done prior to the Garden and Arts festival but there was quite a process to go through which we didn’t realise.”
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The process involved choosing a Council-owned wall and then liaising with the appropriate Council buildings staff for permission, and with the public art advisory group for approval of the design. “Faye had to submit a concept design and fill in a whole lot of questions. By the time they finally agreed to it, she was really busy with other work and so couldn’t do it in time for the festival.” “We said: ‘that’s alright, we still want it’.” The mural was finished in mid-December. “We’re very happy with it,” says Sally. “Resene came on board with some sponsorship paint and it looks very bright and colourful. It’s a nice addition to the village overlooking the greenery Rosalie Liddle Crawford outside the library.”
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Happy saxophonist Neil Randrup celebrates 100 years.
100 years and all that jazz Tauranga Big Band will be celebrating Niel Randrup’s 100th birthday with a special afternoon concert this month. The spry centenarian passed the monumental milestone on New Year’s Day. “I was the first New Zealand baby born in 1921,” says Niel. “Just after midnight. Well that’s what my parents told me.” An original member of the touring Kiwi Concert Party that travelled in Australia for eight years, Niel is a well-respected band leader, musician and arranger, and played saxophone in Nat King Cole’s band when Nat came to New Zealand in 1955. “I was one of the Auckland musicians. Every three months or so a new leader was offered the job of presenting his brand of music on 1YA.” The radio station had a regular weekly feature showcasing big bands popular after the war years. “Auckland did their best to emulate those big band sounds, following in the standard set by American musicians. They selected musicians from the 1YA dance band for Nat King Cole’s band.” Niel married legendary Auckland singer and dancer Pat McMinn in 1969. Pat was probably New Zealand’s busiest vocalist in the early 1950s, in concert and on recordings, having been in constant demand since winning the Dixieland cabaret’s talent quest in 1942, aged 15. Her voice and personality were perfect for early 1950s pop, and her biggest hit ‘Opo
the Crazy Dolphin’, written by jazz pianist Crombie Murdoch in 1956, was a jaunty tribute to the friendly dolphin that visited Opononi harbour. The couple shifted from Auckland to Tauranga in 1987. Pat taught dance again after finding that the city had no tap teacher. She passed away in 2018 aged 91. “Pat and I thought we’d retire when we came here, but Tauranga mothers rubbed their hands with glee as they didn’t have to take their children to Auckland for lessons with Pat,” says Niel. “I got to know some guys here and when the time came I was invited to join the Tauranga Big Band which I did.” A big band is a type of musical ensemble of jazz music that usually consists of ten or more musicians with four sections: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section. Niel played saxophone and went on to be the musical director. “It was a very happy band and we had a happy time,” Niel says. “We’ve selected a lot of Niel’s music that he arranged for the band and some of his favourites too for the concert,” says current Tauranga Big Band musical director Joe Thomas. The 90-minute concert will be held at the Salvation Army Theatre on Cameron Rd at 3pm on Saturday January 23, followed by afternoon tea. Entry is free and the theatre holds 150 people. Niel is looking forward to it. “I enjoyed playing and writing arrangements for the big band. In short I was a happy musician.”
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Anything but ordinary Jacki Barklie, artistic director of Back Studio has created a new space for artists to share. Photo: John Borren.
A creative art venue opens in Tauranga next month with the space available to artists and creatives who can offer “anything but ordinary”. Back Studio is based at a new warehouse in Tauriko boasting 170 square metres for artistic director Jacki Barklie to showcase her work and that of other local artists. Jacki’s hope is to produce an affordable and nonelitist creative playground for local creatives. “Being an artist myself, it was always difficult finding a place to hang my art. There are a few places but they charge like wounded bulls. This could be a space that will be affordable, it’s going to be approachable, it’s going to be exciting.” Jacki has used every inch of the industrial setting to create a malleable multi-purpose arena for a variety of artisans to utilise. Moveable walls allow for adaptation to individual needs whilst a mezzanine offers a viewing platform and another area for creation. Forging an “authentic sensory experience” for the audience was of paramount importance.
“Audaciousness makes it come alive”, Jacki exclaims. “The space will just be rotating all the time and evolving. Which I think Tauranga needs. I think it needs a little injection of excitement. A place where people can pop in and have a little experience.” Photography, fashion, textiles, woodwork, nothing is off the table with Jacki open to ‘wacky’ ideas. Any skilled work will be considered for exhibition at the studio with an emphasis on collaboration between artists. Artists can even share space for a more economical option. “You don’t have to be a fine artist to be here but you have to be a skilled artist. That is where the collaboration could work. “A lot of artists want to keep their stuff sort of private. I understand that. But for me, when I am working with another creative person, that is where the magic happens.” The official launch is on February 12 at 5.30pm and those who attend can expect to see a collection of Jacki’s work representing a dialogue and connection with space. For more information on Back Studio visit: Mathew Nash www.backstudio.co.nz
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Just part of the landscape A group of four artists, who call themselves ‘J Force’ were spotted painting the building at 1 The Strand this week.
The group is made up of Tauranga artists Julie Allen, Janice Pilbrow, Janet Fox and Lyn Watts. Julie says the building at 1 The Strand is a ‘neat, historic building’.
It is the oldest commercial building in the Tauranga CBD The informal group meet every couple of weeks at various scenic spots throughout Tauranga. Julie says it’s a great way to meet their creative needs while chatting with likeminded people. “It’s a way to meet, chat, laugh and share skills.” Group member Janice agrees, saying there’s no pressure to conform to anyone’s brief or any competition. Julie says it’s fun, social, creative, and a way for likeminded people to share and cross-reference their skills.
An artists’ representation of No.1 The Strand. She says unlike painting on big canvases which take over her house, these drawings are “so easy and portable”. The women met through
community art circles. They are also part of a free drawing group that casually meet once a month.
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Tauranga wishlist for 2021 As we start 2021 I am hoping for an exciting year. Our local business people and community volunteers will be gearing up and so too must our Labour Government. Prime Minister Ardern secured a big win last year and has a massive team: there is now no room for excuses. For Tauranga to thrive there are a few not-so-secret ingredients PM Ardern must sprinkle in and in no particular order here is what I think they must be. First in 2021 we need to see construction start on the Tauranga Northern Link and preferably we’ll also see progress on other game changing projects like a
solution for the Barkes Corner/ Tauriko roads and Hewletts Road/Totara Street. This will allow more housing to be built around Tauranga because the core infrastructure will allow for it. We also need more social housing. Labour should grab hold of Accessible Properties’ plans to transform old state houses into many more warm dry homes for our needy. This work can’t start soon enough and is the most important thing we could do to stop the growth in inequality in our city. I also hope Council will start on its buildings in the CBD to
revitalise this area. Government has a role to play and for example should chip in for a CBD museum. They should also get out of the way on other important city projects like the University Marine Centre at Sulphur Point. Finally, we need leadership by the Police Minister and Police HQ to halt the rise of anti-social and violent behaviour we are seeing locally, from youths through to serious organised crime. We have a great city but these ingredients are needed to make the cake even bigger and sweeter.
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Ladies scale new heights “Hopefully.” That is the response from Helen Guthrie of Te Puna Hunting and Fishing Club when asked if the ladies were going to show the fellas how it is done this weekend. The club will be hosting its first ever all Ladies’ Competition starting today, January 15, with the prize giving on Sunday at 3pm. Club secretary Helen is not only the event organiser but is also competing. But getting one over the guys is not the inspiration for the event. “The purpose of it was to get people, particularly women, that wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity, or it is always husband, partners and friends going out, to get involved,” Helen says. “We have a few people on board that fit that description perfectly. That is what is making me really happy about it. “It is people that wouldn’t necessarily otherwise have the opportunity of getting involved.” The competition has been “really well supported” by local companies with prizes adding an extra incentive for participants. Rewards on offer include a trip to Slipper Island, an
excursion with Big Hill Hunting, a range of fishing rods, and much more. Virginia Poole-Brough, who is on the event subcommittee, does not seem overly fussed with winning prizes. Instead, she is just keen to get back out on the water. “I’m really excited. I don’t actually really remember the last time I have been out fishing so it has been great to actually get out and be involved because I’m usually looking after the kids if my husband goes away fishing.” Fish must be caught on a rod and reel with the categories divided into kingfish, snapper, kahawai, and trevally. First prize for each category will be rewarded to the closest to average weight, with the second closest taking the next prize down. Third prize will go to the heaviest catch of the day in each category with the heaviest catch of ‘other’ species, also rewarded. Prize giving takes place at 3pm Sunday at the Top Shot Bar on Minden Road. Fishing begins 7.30pm on Friday and eager anglers with $30 spare can still enter from Top Shot Bar from 5pm Friday, before the briefing at 6pm. For more information go to: tepunahuntingfishingclub.co.nz
Fishing app to help follow rules Fisheries New Zealand is reminding fishers to download the NZ Fishing Rules App. Acting national manager fisheries compliance Garreth Jay says his team is expecting an influx of fishers over the coming months and it’s important everyone does their part to protect the fishery. “We’re very lucky in New Zealand – none of us are too far away from the coast and the opportunity to go out into nature and catch some kaimoana,” says Garreth. “Many of us have great memories of fishing with our friends and whanau and we all want to help make sure that continues and that there are enough fish in the water for future generations to enjoy. “The key thing to remember is that the rules can and do change. You can’t rely on your knowledge of last
summer’s rules to see you through. “For example, rules have changed over the last year for blue cod, crayfish and set netting.” Fortunately, there’s an easy way to get up to date and look after our fisheries – fishers can download the NZ Fishing Rules App before they head out. It’ll give them all the latest rules about catch limits, fishing methods, and restrictions in their area so they never get caught out. “Remember, do your part to look after your local fishery this summer and follow the fishing rules. To find out how, download the NZ Fishing Rules App wherever you get your apps from and protect our kaimoana for future generations.” Further information about fishing rules and how to download the app is available online at: www.fisheries.govt.nz/rules
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A new way forward for Tauranga businesses Two Tauranga businesses are ensuring the future of their industries by investing in their young employees.
At Edge Retaining and Landscaping, the owners take a collaborative approach and everyone is a mate rather than an employee, says co-owner Matt Du Plessis.
Hamehana Walters is excited to be doing a landscaping apprenticeship with Edge Retaining. Photo: John Borren. With the government providing free apprenticeships for trades they have five team members doing landscaping apprenticeships. Four of them have been working with the company for a while and were encouraged to take advantage of the funding to get a qualification. New recruit Hamehana Walters lights up when he talks about his new job and the apprenticeship. Hamehana got the job through doing the Imagine Believe Achieve pre-employment programme that teaches young people the skills and values needed for work and study. Prior to the course, Hamehana had a casual job at a rest home and “was bouncing up and down between angry and sad�. Now he has goals and can see a future. “I’ve never thought more than five years ahead.� The 22-year-old has gone from being quite shy to confident, motivated and he has learnt resilience. “You go through hard times, but if you can come out with a smile on your face, obviously you’re doing good.� Matt says they partnered with IBA because he heard
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Learning rongoa with Rob McGowan The more you learn about Maori medicine, the more you realise it’s not just about plants, says Rob ‘Pa’ McGowan.
He has been practicing and teaching traditional Maori medicine, or rongoa, for 30 years. “Modern day medicine tends to focus on physical symptoms, but we are more than just bodies,” says Rob. “The medicinal value of plants helps but rongoa Maori is about healing the whole person.”
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Most of the plants Rob needs for rongoa grow on his 2.4ha Waitao property, where he has lived for 17 years. “That’s because you can’t get them in the natural world like you used to, so I grow them in our bushland and garden. “Take kumarahou for example – elders from the area say it used to grow wild in the Bay of Plenty, and now you don’t see it anywhere. We are limited because our landscape has changed so much”. Rob says identifying plants is a significant part of his teachings. “Kumarahou can be boiled into a tonic that benefits overall health. Back in the day it was used in most New Zealand cough medicines. “But, lots of other plants look like kumarahou, like cotoneaster for instance.” Rob says there are more than 5000 seedlings in his greenhouses alone. A tray of what looks like grass sprouts is actually 500 cabbage trees. “Planting natives is very rewarding because you get to be a part of something that will outlive you.” While many plants in Rob’s garden have specific medicinal purposes, some are just there to look pretty.
Rob McGowan and his herb-collecting friend. All Photos: MacKenzie Dyer. “I grow dahlias not because they can be turned into a super-tonic, but because when you’re feeling negative, flowers lift your spirit. That’s the sort of healing we often need.”
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A well-balanced diet is the best kind of medicine, says Rob. “Many people are becoming disconnected from where their food comes from – that’s a big concern.
“I’ve heard of kids who say they’ll never drink milk again after taking a school trip to a farm, because it was the first time they realised milk comes from a cow and not the supermarket. “Knowing where your food comes from, and especially growing your own food, connects you to the whenua. “It’s a meditative, and gives you a real sense of purpose.
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Above: Rob says the Kohekohe plant is extremely effective at treating menstrual pain.
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Rob McGowan says the bush is a place of healing.
While Rob’s official rongoa journey started later, he’s been gardening his entire life – a skill he first learned from his mum and grandmother. Rob isn’t Maori. He learnt how to practice rongoa from a kuia in Whanganui. “I was still working as a Catholic Priest at the time. Everyone else was busy working during the day and Priests only work on Sundays, right?” says Rob, tongue in cheek. “So I would go with the local Aunties into the bush, and help them collect their plants. “Because I already had some plant knowledge, the kuia felt safe passing the knowledge onto me.”
With the Waitao Landcare Group, he participates in plantings to protect waterways and develop shade and habitat. “I travel a lot, which means I don’t always get into the garden as much as I’d like. But, if the work I’m doing means the next generation can grow up on a healthier planet, it’s worth it.” His efforts landed him a spot on the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to Maori and conservation. Promoting Tiwaiwaka, a movement
committed to healing the whenua, is Rob’s current focus. “It’s based on traditional Maori principles. Caring for the land is the first priority, not our own needs, because the land is the source of all life and we need it to be well so we can be well. “Our role is to care for the web of connections that sustain life – the mauri. “In doing so, we are cared for by it. “We find peace.” MacKenzie Dyer
Learning from the land
Most of the teachings come from observing the land. “For instance in some parts of the country kumarahou is the first thing to grow back after a fire – and it’s great at treating burns. “The plants teach you everything you need to know. “It took me a while to grasp that learning rongoa is a spiritual process, even after working as a priest.”
Working for the whenua
Rob has been championing mother earth for many years. He’s been involved with Nga Whenua Rahui since 2006, a Ministerial fund established in 1991 to protect indigenous ecosystems on Maori land.
Rob’s free range chickens.
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Popular show chugs along The Tauranga Model Railway Club’s annual show on January 16-17 is chugging along as planned, with plenty to see and do for the whole family.
“What we try and do is get a variety of model train layouts to the show every year,” says Tauranga Model Railway Club’s Andy Ralph. “As the show organiser, I try to mix them up and get two or three different layouts that haven’t been seen for a while.” There’s something for everyone, from the kids to the ‘kids-at-heart’. “One layout is ‘drive a train’ which means the kids get a chance to drive their own trains. That’s always very popular as you can imagine and the kids get an Please contact Please contact us us engine driving certificate at the end of their driving. Phone 07 5714181 Phone 07 5714181 Please contact us “This year we will have Thomas the Tank Engine Email bayofplenty@englishlanguage.org.nz Email bayofplenty@englishlanguage.org.nz Phone 07 5714181 chugging along that one, which as you can imagine is Chadwick Road, Greerton, Tauranga 212212 Chadwick Road, Greerton, Tauranga Email bayofplenty@englishlanguage.org.nz an extra bonus.” www.englishlanguage.org.nz WebWeb www.englishlanguage.org.nz 212 Chadwick Road, Greerton, Tauranga And for those who take their model engines Web www.englishlanguage.org.nz more seriously, Andy says there will be a few
more realistic setups. “We’ve got our main club layout which is based on Katikati Station, and on the other side of that we have a big English layout based on English scenery.” “We have someone coming along with a Swiss mountain layout this year, too. It’s very good. “We’ve got another quite big layout coming from Hamilton based on a coastal wharf scene on the south coast of England. And, a lovely Americanbased layout from Napier.” For those looking to either start their collection or expand it, there will be a travelling model shop coming from Whanganui, as well as a modelling tools retail outlet showing its wares. “The show is absolutely suitable for serious modeller’s and for the whole family – we see lots of people come out of the woodwork for model trains!” So make sure you head to Mount College Hall on Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 17 from 10am-4.30pm daily. For more information on the Tauranga Model Railway Club, visit: www.taurangamodelrailwayclub.co.nz
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Fountain of ideas overflows at ReMaker workshops and dish washing powder in one. The soap slab replaces the plastic bottled dish soap and lasts at least five months, there’s a spot stain remover, and the ReMaker Veto container is also a refillery for those who want to replenish with new product. Ekarasa Doblanovic will teach how to make your own colours, pastel crayons and paints from scratch using different coloured soils from around New Zealand, including samples from the Bay of Plenty. Use these handmade
Jera Mae and Kayla Holland will be running bucket hat and learn-tosew workshops.
The ReMaker Space team have launched a huge selection of summer workshops to choose from that will appeal to all those wanting to improve their home or wardrobe, or just have fun. The village of containers at Our Place in Willow St will be a busy hive of industry as people come along to learn to make their own bucket hats, scrunchies, dresses, kimonos, underwear and tote bags, as well as learning how to do clothing alterations. Fashion designer Kerry Funnell will be running three workshops on converting a man’s business shirt into a woman’s shirt or skirt; learning the basics of using a sewing machine; and her popular ‘Alteration Station’ where people can learn to tailor their
clothing to fit their needs and style. Also making use of the sewing machines, Jera Mae and Kayla Holland will be running workshops on making one-of-a-kind bucket hats and teaching people how to sew. Sandra Landolt has some fun workshops for ages seven and up, including learning to create your own catapult, a wooden sword and shield to play with over the summer holidays. Sustainability is at the core of Veto, where Charlotte Greer has zero-waste multi-purpose cleaning products. “The idea is to make sustainable living as easy and effective as possible,” says Charlotte. “All the products are multi-purpose, hypo-allergenic, biodegradable, grey-water safe, and septic safe.” The washing powder is both a laundry detergent
What support services are available to help me manage at home? There are many support organisations and agencies that provide home support for older people and people with disabilities, to help them manage as safely and independently as possible. Home support services can include help with showering, dressing and taking medication, help with cleaning, meal preparation, equipment to help with safety at home and help for the person’s carer. To apply for publicly-funded support services you can
either talk to your GP about a referral, or contact your local Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination agency directly. The assessment is free. The Ministry of Health has information about the assessment process for people aged 65 and over, and for people with disabilities. If you are not eligible for publicly funded home support, or want home support services that you cannot obtain through the
NASC, you will need to organise and pay for the services yourself. The cost of home support will vary depending on the provider and on what services you require. In this case you can choose from a range of home support providers i.e. you wouldn’t be limited to providers who have a contract with the NASC. You can search for a home support provider on the internet using terms such as elder care, home care, home support, senior care; and search the Home and Community Health Association (HCHA) online directory of providers. Your local CAB can also help you find a suitable provider.
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paints to create your own painting masterpiece. She will also teach how to create paper from flowers, leaves and recycled materials. There are also workshops for those who want to learn to make wall hangings, wooden spoons and cutting boards, as well as learning about bike maintenance, plant propagation, and how to build the perfect storage box for your van or tiny home. To book for a workshop go to: www.remakerspace.co.nz
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Ball bounces into Bay’s court The rapid rise in popularity of 3x3 basketball has seen it become an Olympic sport. Photos: Supplied.
A fast-paced, entertaining version of basketball is heading to Mount Maunganui with, hopefully, some potential Olympic stars of the future involved. The 3x3 FIBA Quest Tour stops off in the Mount on January 16, 2021, and if previous events are anything to go by it should be a special occasion. The 2020 event had nearly 40 teams over 90 games and 130 players attracting people from Tauranga, Rotorua, and Waikato. The men’s event last year was won by RSB, which included Otumoetai College alumni and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Derone Raukawa. David Huxford is the 3x3 and national events manager at Basketball New Zealand and he expects there to be some national team representation at this year’s event. “At least at every event we get someone who has played for the Tall Blacks. We do get Tall Ferns playing as well.” The event has been staged in the Tauranga area for seven years now and will return to the Harbourside Netball Centre in 2021. As Huxford explains, it is the perfect location, with the event expected to draw an impressive attendance once again. “It’s always been going there. It’s quite a popular
spot as it attracts people from Waikato and Rotorua as well. We’ve always had good weather there so we’ve never had to go inside. “It’s one of those where people pop up and make a day of it.” Anyone who does drop by will be in for a fast-paced treat. The 3x3 version of the game is played on a half-court with plenty of action in shorter time frames. “We just break it down to the real simple things. It’s a lot faster, over and done within 10 minutes. “It’s all concentrated around the hoop and playerdriven with no coaching allowed during the game.” The 3x3 version of basketball has never been more popular. It will make its Olympic Games debut in Tokyo in July. New Zealand may have a team present, as the Men’s 3x3 side face a qualifying event in Austria this May. With categories ranging from under-15s upwards at the Quest Tour event, could we be seeing a potential future Olympic star at the Mount this month? “Totally,” Huxford states. “The quest tour is definitely part of the pathway through to the elite stuff.” All the more reason to come and support this burgeoning new sport this summer. Mathew Nash
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One set of rules Full consultation needed
The Tauranga Council, Northland Regional Council, Whangarei District Council and Kaipara District Council have voted to introduce Maori wards. Clear-thinking people should be able to see the proposal for what it is. It shows up councillors who are short on ability and stumbling into a racist, paternalistic option with a faulty and misguided view of legislative requirements. This thinking has no place in our egalitarian society and the four councils’ obsession with granting special privileges to one section of the community over all others is divisive and it is insulting to all Maori suggesting they are incapable of achieving without patronage. We now see the Minister for Local Government Nanaia Mahuta wants to remove provisions allowing petitioners who called for public referendums to establish Maori wards. Mahuta seems to think that freedom of speech and democracy are not good for our communities. Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot, Mugabe, Kim Jong-un, and other tyrants would agree with Mahuta and how successfully they destroyed their people and countries. New Zealanders want one set of rules for everyone regardless of who our ancestors were. It looks that our country’s commitment to democracy and citizen equality has now become a charade. M Lally, Te Puke.
Buses go around and around
I hate to bring this up again, but being a responsible citizen, I can’t let it pass. Sitting in front of a bakery at the Avenues end of Cameron Road at 2pm, Tuesday, January 12, a number of us were dazzled by the number of yellow buses travelling each way so decided to count. In the five minutes that followed we counted eight buses - six empty and two with one passenger each. Say each bus is a 30-seater, that represents a seat occupancy of less than one per cent. Am I missing something here? D Morris, Te Puna.
I’m dismayed by the autocratic ‘one-size-fitsall’ rubbish policy adopted by Tauranga City Council. It is in such contrast to what I experienced during my time living in Calgary, Canada, whereby this same issue was open for full public consultation. The outcome was an inexpensive, creatively agreed ‘user-involved’ system without household bins. Throughout the city, large colour-coded containers were permanently placed in every supermarket parking lot and other public parking areas.
Each container was designed for either paper, cardboard, plastics, glass or cans and was regularly emptied. The expectation was for citizens to drop off their own recyclables at their convenience. Excluded were spirit, wine and beer bottles/cans that bore a 10c refundable fee at designated recyclers and thus a great charity fundraiser. Compostable household garbage bags were purchased through local food/hardware retailers and the cost included a weekly pickup charge. To encourage compliance, the city initiated spot garbage bag checks ensuring no recyclables, with financial penalties for infringements. The only bin exception was green/garden waste which was privately contracted for pickup if required. One final relevant comment. In a recent international poll, Calgary was rated as one of the worlds five cleanest cities included with Singapore. T Fellingham, Pyes Pa.
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Will we ever learn?
It is so sad to read about the increase of road accidents this year. Will people ever learn to slow down and take care even when they are in a hurry? Will they check their medication to make sure it doesn’t make them drowsy, will they not drink? People are so panicked to get away and relax after a tumultuous year they ignore the three most important things - slow down, take care and be patient. I’ve seen cars overtaking on corners on State Highway 2, overtaking with no indicator and changing lanes on the Eastern Link without checking traffic behind.
Speeds up to 150km/h. Inattention is another problem with people still using cell phones. Sadly, I have observed this over the last two weeks and then we wonder why people are seriously injured or killed. Alcohol and drugs also add to the stats. Will we ever learn or just brush it off until someone in your family is killed and then things will change dramatically. M Cure, Papamoa.
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Simple tips for gardening beginners When it comes to resolutions for the new year, many people aim for self-improvement. For some, this might mean becoming more self-sufficient and less reliant on supermarkets, others may want to slash the grocery bill each week and make the most of the backyard.
Growing food can be daunting to begin with, but with careful preparation and plenty of advice, an edible garden is very achievable. Gardening spots should be in sun, sheltered from the wind and easy to access for the all-important harvesting. Good soil will largely make-or-break your vege garden dreams, so proper preparation is key. For existing gardens, replenish soil by digging in
sheep pellets and compost, then add a layer of vege mix. For new gardens, fill layers with sheep pellets, compost and vege mix, as though you’re building a garden lasagne. And for those using pot plants, fill your pots with vege mix. If you’re new to gardening, consider
starting with seedlings – they’re a little quicker and easier to grow for newbies, and there’s nothing better than watching them grow as a new gardener. Purchasing or downloading a planting calendar will be a useful asset for future gardening projects. Continue adding ‘food’ to your garden as
it grows – scatter sheep pellets around your plants and use an all-purpose fertiliser to add nutrients over time. Once your garden is established and growing nicely, fertilise your veges every four weeks for the growing season. And of course, water your garden, too!
January gardening to-do list
January is an exciting time in the edible garden, with plenty of crops coming to harvest time. But January’s also a good time to plant if you want to continue your garden’s bounty. Just make sure to ask (or bribe) your neighbours to keep your garden well-watered if you go away. January is a great time to start planting herbs such as parsley and basil, as well as vegetables like sweetcorn, kale, tomatoes, spring onions, silverbeet and spinach, beetroot, capsicum, aubergine, courgette, chilli and those all-important summer salad greens. Bird netting is a good idea to protect your precious tomato harvest. To get the best flavour from your tomatoes, leave them to ripen on the vine. It’s time to get the harvest baskets out for your January fruit crops. Start picking your pit fruits such as nectarines, cherries, peaches, plums and apricots. Berry crops will also be ready for plundering, including blueberries, raspberries and strawberries.
Passionfruit is also ripe for the taking right now. If you want to enjoy strawberries for a little longer, January is a great time to plant some more. Trim your long runners back to the centre of the plant to encourage another batch of fruit, or plant the runners out as a new batch of strawberry plants. You may notice aphids, whitefly and scale insects trying to take your crops from you. For small infestations, give them a blast with the hose. Larger infestations will require spraying with an insect control product from your local garden centre. For the flower gardeners, it’s time to brighten up your home with vibrant blooms, including hydrangeas, lilies, sweet pea, roses, fuschias, sunflowers, cosmos and geraniums. It’s also time to start planting petunias, calendula, marigolds, dahlias, echinacea, cosmos, gaillardia, alyssum, verbena and verbascum. Whether you enjoy eating your garden or looking at the pretty flowers, there’s plenty to enjoy – and do in preparation! – during January. And of course, make sure you wear appropriate sun protection while pottering outside in the summer sun.
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Early education options The best care outside of school Safe, fun, quality. Whether you’re looking for childcare for before school, after school or during the school holidays, School’s Out Tauranga City can help.
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For the uninitiated, finding the best fit for your child’s early education can be overwhelming. Understanding options, red tape and subsidies while managing toddler tantrums can cause even the coolest insta-mum to throw her toys from the pram. The reality is that most of us will either need, or want, to return to work after parental leave. When it comes time, home-based childcare is a nurturing option within the first thousand days. Here’s why Kids at Home is the easy choice. KAH is an approved childcare service provider. A home-based educator cares for a small group of up to four preschool children in the home of the educator. In these small groups, children enjoy a natural approach to play and discovery, and form genuine bonds with their educator. Parents who choose home-based education value
the flexibility and intimacy of home learning environments. How is it similar to centre-based childcare? KAH is licensed and operate under the Ministry of Education Licensing criteria 2008, which means quality service you can trust. KAH visiting teachers hold full teaching certificates and educators provide daily records. You may also be eligible to receive WINZ and ECE subsidy payments How is it different to other forms of childcare? Drop off /pick-up is negotiable, individual needs are considered in curriculum development, your child has an opportunity to thrive in a smaller group and children experience community-based activity, fostering a sense of belonging Want to know more? Call the friendly team on: 0800 543 728
The before school care programme runs from 6.458.45am from a convenient city centre location. Kids are treated to great activities and a nutritious breakfast before being taken to school for a day of learning. Before school care is available from February 2, 2021. The after school care programme runs from 3-6pm with passionate, experienced supervisors. The programme includes creative, exciting activities and comes with a nutritious afternoon tea. After-school care is also available from February 2, 2021. School’s Out Tauranga City’s fantastic holiday programme is available now for individual days or weeks at a time and runs from 7am-6pm. This programme includes two exciting day trips, three
jam-packed centre-based incursions and is a great way to keep the kids entertained and safe during the school holidays. A programme guide with more details on current school holiday activities is available on the website: www.schoolsout.co.nz/taurangacity A comprehensive parent’s guide is available to answer any questions parents might have about the care delivered to their children in the School’s Out programmes. For more information and to book, visit: www.schoolsout.co.nz/taurangacity School’s Out Tauranga City is located downtown at 3/162 Durham Street (under NOOD furniture). Also don’t forget School’s Out’s three other amazing local centres: School’s Out Mount MacDonald St, Mt Maunganui, School’s Out Tauranga - onsite at Tauranga Primary School and School’s Out Tauriko - based at the Tauriko Hall, next door to Tauriko School.
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Eclectic January touring Many people I know switch off a bit at this time of year.
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While a lot of folk are now back at work and the beaches are becoming quieter, there are a bunch of others still on holiday, not paying a lot of attention to whatever horrors are befalling the planet, enjoying the bounteous pleasures that summer and sun in New Zealand can offer. And throughout all this there is another group, part of the great family of musicians, who are currently making hay while the sun shines, criss-crossing the country on summer tours of one sort or another. It's an eclectic selection at this time of year. Big bands are playing big festivals, medium-sized bands are playing medium-sized festivals, and it's a bit of a punt for everyone else since it's just so damned hard to get anyone's attention in mid-summer when the lure of backyard barbies and that general zoning out that holidays bring is so rampant. That's why nobody releases albums at this time of year: no one out there is paying any attention. But it also means that the people on the road are an interesting bunch, often a little more left-field than yer regular mainstream outfits.
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Next week brings much more. On Thursday it's folk night with Good Habits and it should be a doozy. Good Habits are an award-winning UK alt-folk duo comprising of singer-cellist Bonnie Schwarz and accordionist Pete Shaw, who have found themselves trapped in New Zealand for several months now for the usual reasons. Good Habits create folk-infused songs that push the boundaries of their traditional instruments, fusing folk music with their original songwriting. In fact they are also doing a songwriting workshop at the Jam Factory at 4pm on the Thursday afternoon. $20 for each and well worthwhile. Jam Factory On Sunday, January 24, $30 will get you a ticket Today I'd just like to look at what's coming to the to singer/guitarist Paul Ubana Jones who after Jam Factory in January. Before 30 years of touring still impresses with his that though, allow me to offer emotive voice and serious guitar playing. Lovely a big doff of the Humphrey man too. The night before is a Fedora to all the good people celebration of Celtic music with from The Incubator who Polytropos, a New Zealand duo run the place. Last year was comprising Oscar West and not an easy one for venues but they Rennie Pearson, both of whom persevered nonetheless, and they are expert multi-instrumentalists continue to do so with a packed who have recently released their January line-up of that diverse and first album, though they've unusual music I was just mentioning. been playing together for a I realise many of these acts are decade. Expect everything unknown to everyone but a quick trip from guitar, flute and fiddles to to Spotify will acquaint you with their pipes, whistles and much more, music – why not take a chance on all presented in a friendly fun something new... manner. Tickets are $20. Saturday, January 16, is when And one more: On Saturday, dreamy Nelson indie duo O & The January 30, Rotorua singer/ Mo are coming to town. I say ‘duo’ songwriter Trojan-John presents but they're actually bringing a fivea new one-man musical show, piece band, all the better to recreate Laughing in Bedlam, inspired the sounds on their album of last year, by last year's life in pandemic In Transit. limbo. Again, he is on Spotify I would strongly suggest you have (though not the new stuff). a listen to them on Spotify before Expect looping and catchy Saturday's show as their particular songs, and expect to pay $20. brand of floaty folk-pop will really, Polytropos. He sounds rather good actually, really appeal to some people. Others and part of that rich tapestry will want to go to the dentist for tooth that is music at the Jam Factory. extraction without anaesthetic as you are likely to Why not take a punt on something new – who enjoy that a lot more than O & The Mo's weird childknows? You might not regret it. like vocals and semi-psychedelic dreamscapes.
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Fantastic Indian food backed by awards Indian food is a cuisine enjoyed by many all over the world and Tauranga is no exception. Castle 91 is one of Tauranga’s biggest Indian restaurants, employing experienced chefs who have worked in five-star restaurants and hotels and are NZQA qualified. If the quality of the food wasn’t enough to convince you, the impressive trail of awards will be. They recently won the 2020 Menulog Restaurant awards for the best Indian in Tauranga and were voted by customers as the best Indian restaurant in Tauranga, based on customer satisfaction, ratings and popularity. Castle 91 has high ratings on both Menulog and Trip Advisor, as well as more than 2000 local likes on Facebook. They won a Trip Advisor excellence award in 2018 and 2019, and were voted People’s Choice in 2020. Castle 91 has also been awarded best delivery services in Tauranga by Restaurant Guru due to their food quality and delivery timing, as well as offering delivery anywhere in Tauranga. But it’s not just the awards that makes Castle 91 stand out from the crowd. “Our food is different from others as our curries are not sweetened with sugar, not red with food colouring and we prevent using unhealthy artificial blended spices,” says Castle 91’s Mike Dhillon. “We use traditional Indian cooking technique which takes longer to cook but gives the real taste; it is as good as
Castle 91 in Gate Pa has won a number of awards. Grandma's kitchen. “We are the only Indian restaurant In Tauranga that uses a charcoal tandoori oven.” They offer dine in, takeaway and delivery services. Try it for yourself – visit them online at: www.castle91.co.nz or at 1339 Cameron Road, Gate Pa.
A memorable night of vocal talent Sir Tom Jones wants to be remembered as the consummate musician he has always been, being known as ‘The Voice’ is his preferred legacy.
up-and-coming local artist, 17-year-old Sophie Maude. As a featured performer in this show, her stellar talent will be a wonderful addition! This production is a unique marriage between a Las Vegas Review and comedic theatre, and definitely not to be missed! 16th Ave Theatre presents Tom Jones Now on January 21-23. Tickets cost $38 per person and proceeds go to the Bay of Plenty Cancer Society. For more information and to book, visit: www.iticket.co.nz
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Secondary/tertiary students with choral singing experience invited to apply for 2021 $1000 scholarship place with Scholars Baroque Aotearoa Chamber Choir. Info/ audition/inquiries: www.scholarsbaroque.com scholars@scholarsbaroque.com
Mah Jong
Greerton Village School 151 Greerton Rd. Ph 577 1116 or 0274 146 040. Single site $5, double $10. Setup 7am onwards.
12:45-4pm Lyceum clubrooms, 8 Palmer Pl Te Puke. All welcome. Learners on Thursday. Gig Green 0274 306 383
Katikati Bowling Club
Maketu Market
8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm
Meditation On The Beach
Meditate for peace. Follow your own meditation practise surrounded by the tranquil sounds of nature & group energy. 8-9am. Text 0210 274 2502 to confirm & for venue
Association Croquet
At Club Mt Maunganui, Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat; 9.15am for 9.30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph. Jacqui 07 574 9232
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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
Concert with smooth vocals, quirky lyricism, wavy guitar melodies, twinkling glockenspiel & awesome rhythm section. 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232
The Sociables
A group of males & females in their 30s/40s/50s that meet to participate in events, dining out or bushwalks. Sat & Sun. Ph 022 012 0376
A Course In Miracles
A powerful transformational interfaith teaching to find inner peace. Stuck in past grievances and resentments? Get over it! Free Internet forgiveness workshop. https:// jenniferhadley.com/how-get-over-it. Text 021 0274 2502
Art on the Strand
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Invite you to explore your spiritual journey. Silent worship, refreshments, conversation. 10am NW cnr Cameron Rd/Elizabeth St. All welcome. Ph 543 3101 www.quakers.nz
Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sun & Thurs 1:30-4pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr, Papamoa, sailing “Electron” radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419
Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society
1:30pm at Carmel Country Estate Social Ctr, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti. Play or listen to organ or Clavinova. Ph June 574 2204
Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
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 Club Mt Maunganui, Kawaka St. Tues,Thurs, Sun; 9.15am for 9.30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph. Nev 07 575 5121
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
Monday Matinee, Katikati
Enjoy a movie in the boutique Junction Theatre @The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Movie screens 1:30pm. $10 / $7.50 Gold Card. Ph 549 5250
Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise
Mon 9:15-10:45am Tga Senior Citizens Club, 14 Norris St. Tues 9-10:30am St Marys Church Hall, 33/19 Girven Rd. Jennifer 571 1411 or 027 2060776
Tauranga Senior Citizens Club
CARDS 500 Mon & Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tues, Wed & Sat. 12:45pm start.14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save). Entry $3. New members welcome.
Tauranga Vision Friendship Club
Meets 4th Monday at Citizens Club, 10am. Mixed group. Friendship, fellowship, fun & speakers. Ph Bryan 027 813 5426
Tuesday 19 January Alcoholics Anonymous
Open Meeting 7:30pm, St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
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
Divorce Recovery
Support for divorced or separated. 13 weeks, small group. Starts 23 Feb 7.30pm C3 City Church. Register c3citychurch/courses/divorce-care or contact Kathryn 027 737 3172
1pm-4pm at Te Puke Citz & RSA Club. All welcome. Ph Gayle 573 8255
Brain Watkins House Museum
Safe travel with home hosting NZ & worldwide. Noumea, Melbourne 2021. Meetings twice-monthly. friendshipforce. org.nz or phone Diane 027 249 9859, Jonathan 572 2091
Non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & friendship. For Tauranga teams’ details ph Glenice Dando 027 489 8841
TePuke Country Music Club
Monday 18 January
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Greerton Community Hall. Doors open 6:40pm, starts 7pm. $10 door entry, then everything free. Free psychics, healers, refreshments. Largest regular Spiritual Meet in NZ. www.psychiccafe.nz
Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am - 4pm . The Strand, Tauranga. Tauranga Society of Artists 233 Cameron Road. Family home for a century. Open 2pm to 4pm. $5 adults children free. Groups or School classes by arrangement. phone 578 1835 No. 1711 Across 5. He is a popular 1. Crusade (8) musician (4,4) 6. Garment (4) 6. Promise (5) 8. Exploit (4) 7. Mild (7) 9. Lingered (8) 12. And so on (2,6) 10. Island (NI) (5) 11. River (Canterbury) 14. Songs (7) (6) 16. Musician (7) 18. Foe (5) 13. Away (6) 20. Sizeable (5) 15. Nakedness (6) 21. Snivel (4) 17. Wool (6) L I M P E V T A I K A B H 19. Intimidator (5) I F E O R A Y B O N K A N 22. Goodbye (8) B U L K E C L U M E T D S 23. Horse (4) R E E C C U S S I E L M S A R E A D U G E X E M I T 24. Pale (4) A E C C O M P R E H E N D 25. Town (SI) (8) Y L L H OWG T O E A T O P E T E R B L A K E K O M Down A G T A I R G R T D O N E 2. Stadium (5) C A R P E O A T H I C L V 3. Cavern (7) Z T P E E W I H I S E R E D E M E A N O U R E A V N 4. Lazy (4)
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Quakers
Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710
Sunday 17 January
NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licence 2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699
Tauranga Farmers Market
Village Radio Museum
NZDA BOP Range Day
Papamoa Lions Club Market
7:45am-12 at Tauranga Primary School. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the producers, fresh regional produce & artisan foods.
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
Held on the 3rd & 5th Sundays of month at Maketu Village Green. Set up from 7am. Ph Maureen 021 267 1685
Marching For Leisure
Alcoholics Anonymous
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’
Association Croquet
At Club Mt Maunganui, Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat; 9.15am for 9.30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph. Jacqui 07 574 9232
Chess at Mount Maunganui
Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Ph Helmut 027 414 7254
Dutch Friendly Support Network
Golf Croquet
At Club Mt Maunganui, Kawaka St. Tues,Thurs, Sun; 9.15am for 9.30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph. Nev 07 575 5121
Israeli Dancing
Beginners class at Gate Pa Primary School, Cameron Rd. 6:30-7:30pm. All ages welcome, no partners required. Ph Maria 544 1680/022 165 2114
Otumoetai Walking Group
Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Danny 576 6480
Overeaters Anonymous
Do you overeat, over-exercise, restrict or purge compulsively? OA may be able to help. OA meets Tuesday 7-8pm and Friday 1-2pm. Phone 022 048 8275 for information
Tauranga Acoustic Music Club
Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly get-together, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448
Tauranga Model Railway Club
Coffee morning (1st Monday of month) 10am12noon. $4 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Road, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968
Club meets Tuesday 9:30am & Thursday 7:30pm, cnr Mirrielees & Cross Rds, Sulphur Pt. Ph Mike 021 939 233
Friends Of The Library
Yoga For All
Greerton Library Book Group meets at 10:30am in the Meeting Room to discuss holiday reading. All welcome. Just come along or ph Marian 544 2624
Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning
www.letslearn.co.nz for night classes, workshops, lectures, courses, clubs of all sorts. Make lifelong learning your new challenge for 2021. Ph 07 544 9557
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 20 January 10 Pin Bowling
Bay Prime Timers 10 Pin Bowling. 1pm. 10 Pin Tauranga, 135 13th Ave. Play for fun but keep the
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score, very occasionally competitive. Ph Les 027 605 8947
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open Meeting 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month. Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd, All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
Association Croquet
At Club Mt Maunganui, Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat; 9.15am for 9.30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph. Jacqui 07 574 9232
Bowls Tauranga South
Chook Pairs at 12.30pm . Visitors welcome. Free coaching and loan bowls. 15 Tutchen St. ph 5786213 Try something new this year
Cards
Cribbage 12.45 at RSA Greerton. Friendly club. New members very welcome. Ph Jill 021 160 6143
Children’s Discovering God Holiday Programme
We aim to help the children discover the God who loves them. Baden Powell Hall, Harrisfield Drive Hairini. 20th-22nd January 9.30am-12.30pm. FREE event. Call David 0204 128 3124 for details register www. churchofgodslove.com
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, cnr Mirrielees & Cross Rds, Sulphur Pt. Ph Mike 021 939 233
Tauranga Te Papa Probus
Meets first Thursdays 9:30am at Daniels in the Park, Elevth Ave (except in January) Ph Secretary Robbie 578 1051
Tom Jones Now Show
16th Ave Theatre presents master vocal impressionist Vincent Gambino as Tom Jones, with special celebrity guests! $38pp, proceeds to BOP Cancer Society. Tonight, Friday 21st & Sat 22nd. Tickets at www. iticket.co.nz
Twilight Petanque
Katikati Bowling Club
At Club Mount Maunganui. Every Tuesday. Come along after work, new players and visitors welcome. Boules available Txt 022 309 9143
Steady As You Go
Friday 22 January
8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm
Exercises for seniors. Improve strength & balance. Friendly group meets Bureta area, 2-3pm except 1st Wed each month. Ph Betty 07 570 3215
Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group
Puketutu Hut from Wairere Falls. Grade moderate. Steve 021 766 232
Welcome Home Spiritual Community
Will be back open on wed 27th Jan 7.15pm. $5 entry. Guest speaker Sharon Mcauliffe, meditation, messages & community get together. St Georges Lounge, 1 Church St Gate-Pa. 021 126 4790
Thursday 21 January
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
Golf Croquet
At Club Mt Maunganui, Kawaka St. Tues,Thurs, Sun; 9.15am for 9.30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph. Nev 07 575 5121
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
Women, any age, invited to join us. Practice nights resume January 28th, 7pm, Wesley Hall 100 13th Avenue. Phone Bernice 576 4848, Facebook Keynotes Inc.
Kickstart Toastmasters
Boost your speaking skills and confidence by joining the fun at our friendly early morning club. Guests welcome. 7am Thursdays. Alimento Cafe, 1st Avenue.
Mt Maunganui Underwater Club
Club meeting upstairs at Mt Ocean Sports Club, 7:30 first Thursday of month. Visitors welcome.
Porcelain & China Painting
Check out this enjoyable & easily learnt Art Form. Materials required are available to get you started. Ph Jan 021 663 565
JACK DUSTY’S ALE HOUSE (Bureta) Sat 16th The B-Side Band 7:30pm – 10:30pm Sun 17th Tim Armstrong 3pm – 6pm MT RSA Fri 15th Che Orton 7pm – 10:30pm Sun 17th Back Porch 4:30pm – 7pm THE JAM FACTORY Fri 15th Colour Collide 7pm – 9pm, Koha at the door Sat 16th O & the Mo 7pm, R13, $10 THE PHOENIX Sun 17th The Anzacs duo 3pm – 6pm
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757
Arataki Art Group
Interested in painting? Come & join our friendly painting group at Arataki Community Centre (behind Baywave), 9:15-11:45. All levels welcome. Ph Fran 021 136 8173
Chess Tauranga
4-6pm, Tauranga RSA, Greerton. Casual chess included. Ph Werner 548 1111. Search Western BOP Chess or http:/ www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/
Horoscopes ARIES: Although it’s a quiet week, it is an important period, offering opportunities to expand your social circle and advance professionally. The key is to spot opportunities as they appear.
LIBRA: You will be a little shy at first, but the accent is on bold moves if you are to achieve goals on schedule. Intimate social gatherings prove livelier than large scale events.
TAURUS: Mingling with some new friends makes for an intellectually oriented week. Financial decisions should not be delayed. An older relative could influence your thinking about romance.
SCORPIO: Travel is spotlighted through a week that also accents education, financial expansion and some romantic misunderstandings. In family dealings, the key is to mix humour with compassion.
GEMINI: When you are excited about a project, you give your all to it. This week finds you dedicated to such a new activity - however, don’t neglect your health in the process.
SAGITTARIUS: A career opportunity may be put on hold owing to family obligations. A modest windfall could come your way after the weekend. Best friends now are the down-toearth, unpretentious kind.
CANCER: Consider all implications before involving yourself in complicated family situations. Romance is on the upswing and your partner is ready, willing and able to show lots more attention.
CAPRICORN: Your family could appear a little possessive and social plans may be rearranged at the last minute. The accent is on the setting forth of long term goals.
LEO: Play up creativity in various areas of your life. Your role now is a supportive one. Take added financial precautions on the weekend. The spotlight this week, is on education.
AQUARIUS: This week may find you unexpectedly reunited with a friend from long ago, or feeling the urge to write or email a far away acquaintance. Your partner is eager to share his/her successes with you.
VIRGO: Up in the air plans settle to earth by the end of the week. Education is accented as you and/or a family member embarks on a long term academic adventure.
PISCES: A new money making opportunity may come into view. You may decide to take in a part time assignment. Creative activities, however, emphasize fun over profit.
Children Discovering God
Holiday programme helping children discover the God who loves them. Baden Powell Hall, Harrisfield Dr, Hairini, 27-29 Jan, 9:30am-12:30pm. Ph David 0204 128 3124 to register. www.churchofgodslove. com
Eft Optimal Healing
Learn how to heal your mind and body using the Unseen Therapist within you. Free e -booklet teaches this miraculous proven process. https://www.emofree.com/ unseen-therapist. Text 021 0274 2502
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
Squadball
New, mixed-gender, fast-paced, limited contact sport focused on hand-passing, kicking, aerial catching skills & field strategy. New players welcome! Waipuna Park, 6-8pm Ages 15+ www.squadball.com, admin@squadball.com
Tauranga South Bowls
Club Roll Up Friday at 12.30pm . Visitors welcome .Free loan bowls and coaching . Ph 5786213. 15 Tutchins St. Have fun 2021
Singers Wanted The Scholars Baroque Aotearoa Tauranga's Premiere Chamber Choir are auditioning singers for their 2021 Season The Scholars have availability for tenors and basses to join them for 2021. The choir seeks singers with previous choral experience. Although not a requirement, the ability to read music at sight is an asset. The choir also offers several scholarships of $1,000 on an annual basis which are available to high school, polytechnic or university students pursuing studies in music. To make further inquiries, arrange an audition, or for more information about choral scholarships, please contact the Artistic & Musical Director at scholars@scholarsbaroque.com The Scholars Baroque Aotearoa are a chamber choir dedicated to informed performances of period music (often baroque) with an emphasis on stylistic excellence and superior choral sound. For more information about the Scholars Baroque, please visit their website: www.scholarsbaroque.com
Your birthday You are meticulous, conservative, loyal and thrifty. Self education is highlighted through the next this week twelve months. Soon you will be facing a series of personal challenges and this should put you in a prestigious leadership position.
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PERFUME AND INCENSE bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice. Proverbs 27:9
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COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Remote access/repairs, viruses, upgrades, hardware, tuition, advice. For a no obligation chat or quote call Anthony or Bruce on 07 576 7940
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MANAGER REQUIRED for Indian sweet shop based in Tauranga. Minimum 2 years management experience required. If interested please email CV to kingsweetshop19@ gmail.com
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HEAVY DUTY chaff cover, single phase oat crusher. Offers. Ph 07 884 4175
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A1 HOME & GARDEN SERVICES General household repairs, gardening/section tidy ups, water blasting, fence painting. Affordable rates. Ph Phil 027 655 4265, a/h 544 5591 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
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AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses. Ph 0800 369 6269
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FOUND KITTENS & PUPPIES, various colours, various sex, various areas. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245
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
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TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857
ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered. Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960
NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S Senior Travel Club. Join our Club today for Free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. 1. Thurs 28th Jan 2021, Mystery Day Trip. 2. Wed 10th Feb 2021, Lake Okataina Cruise & Lunch. 3. Fri 19th-Mon 22nd Feb 2021, Napier Art Deco Festival Weekend. Free Door to Door service. Extended Tours, Day Trips, Shows & Free beautiful colour catalogue:
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
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BOOK NOW: Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz or www. no8tours.co.nz, to view and book all our tours. TAURANGA TASTING TOURS 4 Feb, Hamilton Gardens, Willowbrook High Tea; 14 Feb (Valentine’s Day), Lunch The Brantry, Taupo; 18 Feb, Whitford Gardens & More!; 11-14 March, Martinborough Winery Tour; 21 March Delectable Delights At Zealong. Ph: 027 522 4607 tgatastingtours@xtra.co.nz
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WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450
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Don’t be afraid! We live in a world where catastrophes are unfolded before our very eyes. Fires, floods, mass shootings, pandemics and more. The danger for us is that we can become overwhelmed with the fear and anxiety that this can create as we are concerned for others and our own wellbeing. This is no new phenomena, throughout the centuries there’s been times when it’s been thought things can’t get any worse. An important question to ask is how during all that’s happening can you know you are secure? One writer put it this way. ‘This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; He is my God, and I trust in Him,’ Psalm 91v2 (NLT).
When you put your trust in the Lord it makes you able to face each day with a confidence that you are not alone. It doesn’t mean that you will never be touched by suffering in some form, but it does mean you are never alone and ultimately you will be delivered. Jesus assured all those who believe and trust in Him that: ‘Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world’ John 16v33 (NLT). So, I pray that you will be encouraged whatever are your circumstances to find safety in the Lord, and to trust in Jesus taking heart in his promises and His peace. May God bless you. Rev Ian Pittendreigh, Bethlehem Community Church.
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Artwood Marbella Outdoor Sofa Usually $3379 NOW $2899 Was $1299 NOW $1099