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In 1978 he switched to speedway racing, in a Mark 1 He’s just turned 75, but there’s no stopping racing important as the racing. car driver ‘Pk Bonz’ from taking to the track again this An original member of the club back when it started Escort. And he’s got fond memories of the early days of the Waihi Beach Dirt Track. Sunday. There’s even a bar named for him at the Waihi in 1996, Waihi butcher John Evetts ‘aka Pk Bonz’ – Beach Dirt Track club where the social side is just as real name John Evetts – started rally car racing in 1974. Read the full story on page 7. The Bay’s largest circulating, most read newspaper. 70,500 copies to the homes of 182,700 residents throughout TAURANGA, MOUNT MAUNGANUI, PAPAMOA, WAIHI BEACH, KAIMAI, KATIKATI, TE PUKE, PAENGAROA, OTAMARAKAU and all RDs

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100m swim without your clothes. It’s a non-spectator event and is open to anyone over the age of 18.” Before entertaining such an undertaking, I would like a few curly It’s basic journalism really – start with The Weekendthe Suninteresting Combined Circulation stuff and then kind ofBOP Timesquestions answered. For starters the 2018 Census counted peter out at the endofwith 69,062 circulation NZMEthe things 10,162 circulation 150,366 males in the Bay of Plenty. people need to know but can’t be arsed I doubt if there are that many private reading about. swimming holes 100 metres long. They call it the inverted triangle. Combined BOP Times, Katikati Advertiser Evidence of this is found in most and Te Puke Times circulation is The ramifications of this gives me goose p: 07 578 0030 bumps, especially in high density areas. comments sections of any media less than HALFmajor with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz website. People read the first three words of the headline and then launch into a half-baked tirade that completely sidesteps any of the facts that have been meticulously presented lower down in the article. So, it’s all titillation first up as I endeavour to be a responsible journalist. Normally you don’t use this type of language when talking about fundraisers for breast cancer but the Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust started it, so I’m all good. I actually have an excellent serious face and have used it Do you need often in the past when I’ve been Secondly, how do you get people to pay assigned to this very subject. Prostate up? Are they just supposed to honour another bedroom? cancer fundraisers are another matter your words and fork out the cash or is C a ll J U ST C a b in s fo r because men don’t talk about anything evidence required? More details please. the so lu ti o n serious that affects them without being Don’t just leave us hanging. silly about it. With a fully insulated and tastefully decorated JUST CABINS cabin your friends or whānau will feel right at home. Locally owned and operated, visit justcabins.co.nz or call us to chat with the friendly Just Cabins team today. Three convenient sizes: Standard 3.6m x 2.4m - $80 pw

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Right, now let’s get back on track – literally – with the newly announced Hamilton to Auckland passenger train service. I initially thought this would be good for all those farmers out there who need to milk their cows in the morning before hurrying back to their apartment in the Viaduct in the evening. However, on closer inspection, the times appear to be designed the other way around. People can travel to work in Auckland during the day and be back on their North Waikato lifestyle block with enough daylight to comb the curls out of

their alpacas. It will take 98 minutes to get from Hamilton to Papakura, which is only 36 minutes longer than it takes to drive. Altogether, including connecting trains it will take 2 hours and 45 minutes to get to Britomart in central Auckland. Therefore commuters will only spend a quarter of their day sitting on a train, or three quarters of a normal eight hour shift to normal people who live in normal parts of the country. None of this is of any use whatsoever to people in the Bay of Plenty, although we continue to hold out hope that someone will poke another hole through the Kaimai Range so we can drive more trains through it.

Most boring of all

Lastly, and most boringly, I want to turn your attention to the Resource Management Act. Nobody can say for sure what the RMA is – it is 800 pages of legislation after all – but we all know it is fundamentally flawed. It slows down development and the fees associated with it make up a fairly big chunk of any new house or commercial development. To speed things up, this single piece of legislation will be split into three different laws; The Natural and Built Environments Act, the Strategic Planning Act and the Climate Change Adaptation Act. Very, very boring stuff. It will take several years to implement and several more to make any difference. But it is probably the most significant change the Government will make this term. Anyway, I’m off to check for eels in the Kaituna River. I’ll read the details later. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Squashing world records Logan Brewer (Club President), Hayden Revell, Braden Brewer, Chris Brewer.

It was a herculean effort from four squash players at the Katikati Squash Club last weekend as they smashed their way through to help their club achieve four new world records. The Brewer boys – Logan, Braden and Chris, along with their good mate Hayden Revell managed to achieve the unofficial Longest Squash Marathon for Doubles World Record at 40 hours and one minute. They also added a new unofficial world record, Longest Squash Rally (Doubles) with 4348 strikes of the ball in one hour 52 minutes and 40 seconds. The club, which last year won ‘Bay of Plenty Club of the Year’ is in dire need of upgrades with the next refurbishment project estimated to cost $60,000. The attempt at the four new world records was also an attempt to kick-start some serious fundraising. “We all ended up with several blisters between our toes, swollen feet and hands, severe muscle cramps and sharp shooting pains through our feet,” says club president Logan Brewer. “We each lost between three to seven kilograms

of body weight, burned over 20,000 calories, maintained an average heart rate of 140bpm and clocked up over 50,000 steps over the 40 hours.” As well as the two records set by the four players, the club also managed to achieve a new unofficial world record for the Most People Participating in a Squash Rally, with 63 people turning up for the rally. Players Glenn Templeton and Winona-Jo Joyce also attempted to break the world record for Longest Squash Rally (Singles). They unofficially achieved this by striking the ball 3563 times in one hour and ten minutes. The previous record stood at 3408 shots. “We’ve raised $13,000 from the event, which is a great start to kicking off our $60,000 club upgrade project and are forever grateful for all the generous contributions from the community,” says Logan. “We’re collating and summarising all of the evidence requirements and hope to find out within 16 weeks if we’re new world record holders.” To help with the club’s ongoing fundraising is just a matter of heading to givealittle.co.nz and searching ‘katisquashwra’ or contact the club direct on www.katikatisquash.org

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Tauranga business, property and iwi leaders have formed a task force in an effort to address the growth and leadership issues the city is facing. More than 70 concerned property developers and investors came together last Thursday at the Urban Taskforce launch event at the University of Waikato Tauranga campus. UTF chair Scott Adams, managing director of Carrus group, says it’s clear that all meeting attendees are “gravely concerned” about the lack of growth in Tauranga. The group will soon meet with the newly announced commissioners taking over Tauranga City Council to discuss their plan.

1987 murder

The trial of two men accused of murdering a of killing a Waikato publican more than 30 years ago is underway in the High Court in Auckland. Chris Bush, 43, was drinking with staff when he was shot dead during a robbery at the Red Fox Tavern in Maramarua just before midnight on October 24, 1987. Tauranga man Mark Joseph Hoggart and another man, who has interim name suppression, were arrested in 2017, after the police re-opened the cold case. Both men, mow aged in their early 60s, are charged with murder and aggravated robbery. The trial is set down for 12 weeks.

Black-market crayfisher

A man who supplied and sold more than half a tonne of rock lobster on the black market in the Bay of Plenty area has been sentenced to eight months home detention and disqualified from fishing for three years. Jason Dewi Taylor, 49, was sentenced in the Rotorua District Court on 15 charges under the Fisheries Act 1996 and amateur fishing regulations, relating to illegally taking and selling an estimated 596kg of fish.

Seniors still bouncing Trish Muir alongside some of her team mates who play walking basketball weekly. Photo: John Borren.

Tauranga woman Trish Muir spent her 80th birthday doing what she loves most – playing ball, shooting hoops and competing with some of her best mates. Trish has played basketball competitively for more than 40 years, and is keen to see other seniors involved in the sport. These days Trish plays a “slower, low impact” version of the regular game. Senior Women Into Shooting Hoops, also known as SWISH, is a group of about 20 who meet to play walking basketball weekly.

Despite the name, Trish says people in the team range in age from 22-80. This includes a granddaughter who comes along with her grandmother. The walking basketball season started on Thursday in Tauranga, with training sessions being held at various locations across the city. “It’s a great game, it just gets you. “And the women who are playing at the moment, some of them just can’t wait for Thursday to come around.” Trish first got involved in the sport when she was 16, in 1957. She had just finished high school in Tauranga. After years of playing netball, she suddenly became hooked after joining a club team called Atomic. “Basketball soon got me. “I just loved it – I didn’t play any

netball after that. “It was so much faster, you could dribble and shoot – I just fell in love with the game.” The team would travel around to other parts of the Bay of Plenty for club tournaments. The 80-year-old says both basketball and tennis consumed most of her teenage life. “I am not sure what I enjoy most, both sports took up a lot of my time.” Trish played in a representative team for Tauranga for many years. In 1989, Trish joined a team called the Tauranga Atomic Masters. They played at New Zealand and Australian tournaments up until 1999. In 2004, they came together again to compete in the Pan Pacific Masters Games where they won gold in the 60-plus grade. “That was our swan song,” she says. Trish has also spent many years coaching and refereeing for school basketball teams in Tauranga. Now she loves to train with her five grandchildren who all play basketball. “I love shooting. If I see a basketball hoop I just want to get hold of a basketball.” Trish says walking basketball is surprisingly tiring. “You end up walking very fast – you get very into it and burn a lot of energy.” She says anyone is welcome to join SWISH, even if you don’t have any experience playing the game. “The best thing about it is friendship, it is just the loveliest group of women who play.” For more information visit, www.taurangacitybasketball.co.nz/walkingbasketball

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Maritime NZ is urging boaties to take safety on the water seriously. Acting manager sector engagement and collaboration Matt Wood says there has been record boat sales, which is great but it also means there are a lot of new people out there. “Having a plan and making the right safety choice before heading out on the water is crucial.”

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Fairhaven School principal Paul Hunt ensures the school does what it can to help families with school costs.

Communities rally as school begins School is back this week and some families are struggling to afford new uniforms and stationery. Many schools and the wider community are doing what they can to help out. Fairhaven School principal Paul Hunt say the school has chosen not to have uniforms to remove the cost barrier for families. The school also tries to keep stationery requirements to a minimum and has an in-house shop with reasonable prices. There is also no requirement for students to have their own laptop or device. Paul says there are some families that were struggling before Covid-19 and some that have been affected since the pandemic. “We’ve been fortunate in Te Puke that the horticulture has carried on and the farming. “We still have parents that will

be struggling, so we have to be mindful of it.” The school applies to organisations for support with school costs and clothing for those that need it, and allows parents to pay things off over time if they need to. Fairhaven School is able to access the Ministry of Education school donation scheme, where they receive $150 per student, which is used for school camps and trips. The school missed out on the government’s healthy school lunches scheme which provides children with free lunches. Paul says they have families that make an extra lunch for those that need it and there is a breakfast programme through Sanitarium and Fonterra. “There’s a lot of support structures that we’ve put in place to try and help, because if a child’s hungry they can’t learn.” Merivale School is part of

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John Evetts, aka Pk Bonz, is looking forward to racing this Sunday at the Waihi Beach Dirt Track. Photo: John Borren.

John recalls the early days of the Waihi Beach Dirt Track. “From what I can remember, where the track is was quite a big gully. People running the quarry had a lot of fill that couldn’t be used, and that was carted up and dumped in the gully and formed quite a nice piece of flat area. “One of the boys had a car that was going to be buried under all the rubble. They started driving around in circles and hello we’ve got a bit of a race track. It just sort of went from there with about four or five cars.” John was one of the first to get a car on the track after Dennis Boyd - who was involved with building the track - called by to get some parts. “I asked him what did he want the parts for and he said: ‘for my race car and we’re racing this afternoon’. He said: ‘we’re running at one o’clock, you better come and have a look’.” Up at the track Dennis threw a helmet at him and said “take my car out”.

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“I said: ‘no way’, he called me not a nice name and I said: ‘give me that helmet I’m going to go and drive your car’... and I won my first race.” John got himself a car, put a roll cage in it and was back for the next meeting. “I don’t think I’ve missed a race meeting since. “Might have missed one.” Race days are held fortnightly from about Labour weekend to Queen’s Birthday weekend. “We quite often get some of the Baypark cars and some of the boys from Huntly, they come over and race with us.” And there are most Stock cars, saloon cars, six shooters, mini stocks – they all race there. “And there’s the ladies class which my missus drives in. Chris, otherwise known as Mrs Pk Bonz [Pork Bones] – she’s been racing up here with us since day one.” “We can have up to 30 or 40 cars at a meeting.” And they will be back in action on Sunday with racing starting at 11am. Gate fee is $5. Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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Cycleway scores high for users Users of the Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway love their experience, according to a recent survey that reveals more than 90 per cent are satisfied with their harbourside journey. The survey was commissioned by Western Bay of Plenty District Council and undertaken over a ten-day period in late December 2020. Of the 199 people surveyed, more than 93.5 per cent were either satisfied or very satisfied with the experience. Most loved are the scenery and the natural beauty of the estuarine environment. Nearly 80 per cent of cycleway users were 45 and over, almost evenly split between male and female. About 60 per cent of users are cyclists, and 44 per cent of cyclists are using e-bikes, while 65 per cent of users lived within walking or cycling distance of the cycleway. Council’s project manager Scott Parker says it is good to get positive feedback and helpful to hear

what users would like to see improved or changed. The most commonly requested improvement was to complete the cycleway extension from the Wairoa River Bridge to Carmichael Rd in Bethlehem where the Tauranga City cycle network starts so that this section can be used safely. “Western Bay of Plenty District Council is working with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Tauranga City Council and Ngati Kahu on plans for the final section connecting into Tauranga City’s urban cycleway network,” says Scott. “The shared path between Wairoa River Bridge and Carmichael Road has always been part of the overall design and project.” Design of the final section is underway and involves consultation with key stakeholders. Other improvements requested included more drinking water stations, better trail surfaces in parts, better trail etiquette and user respect, better signage and better control of dogs. The survey took place at five locations along the route.

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Stephen Watt with his 1964 Volkswagon Kombi.

Lovebugs for Valentines Mount Maunganui will be swarming with Volkswagons this Valentines weekend for the annual Run to the Sun NZ event. Dubbers will motor into the seaside town on Friday for a weekend of camaraderie, showing off their vehicles, and to enjoy a great family weekend. BOP VW Owners club member Stephen Watt will be bringing his 1964 VW camper. He has owned five Volkswagons during his life. “They make people smile and are just an iconic vehicle.” An opportunity for the public to see about 80 shining Kombis and beetles up close will be provided on Saturday at Coronation Park, when the club hosts its popular Show and Shine event from 10am – 2pm. The entry fee is a gold coin donation, with proceeds going to Vadas Angels Animal Rescue. On site will be the Kombi Love NZ Photo Booth, and this year Farmer AutoVillage who help

sponsor the event will bring a Volkswagon Grand California to display. Farmer AutoVillage will also be providing prize packs for the winners of the Show and Shine. Friday night begins with a barbecue at the Mount Maunganui camping ground where the VW owners and their families will be staying. “We’ll have a drive-in movie for the kids, who are encouraged to come dressed in a painted cardboard Volkswagon campervan or Beetle,” says co-organiser Jeremy Longman. Following the public Show and Shine on Saturday, the Volkswagons will set off on a drive around Mount Maunganui, before returning to the camping ground. The evening will be spent enjoying an Indian curry night along with prize giving for those who participated in the Show and Shine. On Sunday morning, a long line of Volkwagons will head off to Omokoroa for a family fun day at the beach, before eventually everyone will happily Rosalie Liddle Crawford motor home.

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Tuning into life Bay Music School director Adam McLean. Photo: John Borren.

Bay Music School is taking on two new music teachers this year to provide music education into 35 classrooms across seven schools. “I started with three classes in 2019,” says school director Adam McLean, who has been a primary school teacher before embarking on a full-time music career launching both Bay Originals and Bay Music School. “A massive amount of kids wanted to be part of it and I couldn’t take on any more, so we have two new staff with tertiary qualifications coming on board to teach.” Five of the schools require the music classes to be held before or after school hours or during lunch times, but Taumata School and Tahatai Coast School have the classes running during normal school hours. “Their principals say the community is demanding music and that they see a lot of benefits from their children going to the classes. “Their teachers have also commented on the benefits,” says Adam. “Taumata and Tahatai Coast schools are

amazing because they see the opportunity to do music during school time allows for more kids to do music.” The vision of Bay Music School is expressed in its mission statement: ‘Fostering our music community to support the hauora of our rangitahi’. “Everything we do is based around improving the wellbeing of the children and community and obviously they’re learning music along the way,” says Adam. “We feel that there’s more to music than just learning a skill. It’s about being part of a group in a community. And when you feel part of a community, you’re happy.” He’s received messages from satisfied parents too. “One messaged me to say her son’s concentration in class has improved. He was tough work but by the end of the year he was engaged and his mother was saying that his concentration, his happiness, his everything has improved. That was a really awesome email to get.” Adam was recently awarded a Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year medal for his contribution. Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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Courses offer hope for whanau The Tauranga Salvation Army is running two courses aimed at building resilience and improving people’s relationships.

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The first men’s course will begin in the second term. A course designed to help whanau raising tamariki aged zero to 12 years began on February 12. Tiaki Tamariki Maia – Building Awesome Whanau includes practical ideas and positive stories from parents still on the journey with their own tamariki. The course facilitator supports participants in their journey with their whanau. Session topics include building your family on aroha, protecting your whanau, creating boundaries to keep the good stuff in and the bad stuff out, creating and maintaining a positive atmosphere in the home, communication, and living in the big, wide world. The course is for parents and caregivers and runs over six sessions. For more information, phone: 07 578 4264 or email: tauranga.cm@salvationarmy.org.nz

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The Positive Lifestyle Programme and Building Awesome Whanau will be held at The Salvation Army on the corner of Cameron Road and Fifth Avenue. The Positive Lifestyle Programme offers participants a practical eight week course in developing skills promoting self-awareness. “A lot of people are overwhelmed by anger, grief and loss, and just don’t know how to escape these feelings,” says Tauranga Salvation Army community ministries manager Davina Plummer. The course is a great opportunity for people to take stock of where they are at and why they do what they do, she says. “Often we carry on in life repeating whatever we were raised with or have learnt, and don’t have an opportunity to consider the impact of the experiences we have had or to dream and plan our own future goals. “This, in turn, leads to happier whanau and optimism for the future.” Separate women’s and men’s courses are run by a trained facilitator. Topics include stress management, building self-esteem, assertiveness, grief, anger and conflict resolution, and goal setting. The next women’s course begins on February 16.

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Sweeping changes planned for resource management The Government will reform the Resource Management system following a review carried out last year. The Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) will be repealed and replaced with new laws this parliamentary term, says Environment Minister David Parker.

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12 “Urban areas are struggling to keep pace with population growth and the need for affordable housing. “Water quality is deteriorating, biodiversity is diminishing and there is an urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to climate change.

Temporary changes to Bayfair

The temporary entry and exit points.

As part of the Bay Link project, temporary changes are required to a number of vehicle entry and exit points at the Bayfair Shopping Centre over the coming months. The changes are to allow reconstruction of entrances and exits adjacent to the Bay Link project to ensure consistency of road surfacing. In order to retain vehicle access, construction will be staged. The first stage started this week and is expected to take about three months to complete. Preparatory works for the

reconstruction of the second entrance/exit along State Highway 2/Maunganui Road (nearest the Bayfair roundabout and opposite Golf 360) was scheduled to take place overnight on Tuesday, February 9, between 7pm and 5am. Effective from Wednesday, February 10, the second entrance along SH2 Maunganui Road has been closed temporarily and becomes an exit only. Southbound motorists wishing to enter the Bayfair Shopping Centre carpark from SH2 Maunganui Road will be able to do so through current entrances. These are located at the first vehicle entrance off SH2/

Maunganui Road closest to Countdown, and by turning left at the Bayfair roundabout and using one of the two entrances along Girven Road. Directional signage will be displayed on SH2 to assist motorists in accessing the shopping centre while this temporary change is in place. Updated information will be provided as work progresses regarding further changes to Bayfair Shopping Centre’s entry and exit points. The Bay Link project team would like to thank motorists and Bayfair Shopping Centre for their patience while this work is undertaken. For more information, visit: www.nzta.govt.nz/baylink

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Want to add garden waste to your new kerbside collections? Currently, 16% of household waste sent to landfill is garden waste.

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Greerton Hall Monday 15 February

3pm to 6pm

The Little Big Markets (Pāpāmoa) Saturday 20 February

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Otumoetai Golf Club Thursday 25 February

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Bethlehem Hall Tuesday 16 February

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Club Mount Maunganui Monday 22 February

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Papamoa Community Hall Tuesday 2 March

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Welcome Bay Hall Wednesday 17 February

Arataki Community Centre Tuesday 23 February

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The Little Big Markets (Mount Maunganui) Saturday 6 March

*Garden waste collections are available for residential properties only. The garden waste bins are 240L and will be collected every two or four weeks depending on the collection frequency selected. Households that add garden waste to their kerbside collections by 15 May 2021 will receive their garden waste bin before collections begin on 1 July 2021 and be charged $60 (for 4-weekly collections) or $95 (for fortnightly collections) in their 2021/2022 rates invoice for the service. See all terms and conditions at www.tauranga.govt.nz/gardenwaste † Includes GST and the existing charge for the glass recycling service of $37.34 a year.

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Opportunities abound in 2021 This year has started off strongly from an economic perspective. Despite a disrupted 2020, businesses seem to be starting the New Year in good shape and looking for opportunities – we see that reflected in lower than expected unemployment and high business confidence statistics. With a relatively good situation here contrasting with the bleak situation internationally, readers might be curious about prospects for the Western Bay economy in the year ahead. Forecasts aren’t of much value in this regard, it is more useful to take a look at some of the factors that will influence our local economic fortunes instead. Firstly, getting talent will quickly become a major consideration for businesses. Higher unemployment and a pre-Covid influx of Kiwis returning home meant that businesses had good access to talent over the last year. That will fade rapidly as unemployment drops to our accustomed low levels. That has the potential to be a significant constraint on growing businesses. Cost of living for staff is a contributing factor to the talent problem; high housing costs and lack of availability mean that this area is not an easy place for people to move to, or even stay in, particularly for those on average to below average incomes. While a lot more effort will go into the housing equation over the next few years, this is a large and

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complex problem - it will take years to solve. Speaking of more effort, I expect that the government will invest much more heavily in this region in 2021, particularly around infrastructure to enable housing and for transport. The intervention at Tauranga City Council recently has sharpened government focus on the issues that we have in this region. Bold action and investment will be required to support New Zealand’s fifth largest city. This can only benefit the local economy. Lastly, New Zealand has a big opportunity in the world this year. We are very well regarded internationally; we are seen as a great place to live and invest, and our exports are in demand. This provides us with huge opportunities to attract people and Government companies here to investment is make a step change needed. to our prosperity and future wellbeing. Capturing opportunity at this point in time isn’t straight-forward, we have a very fine line between keeping our borders secure and opening ourselves up for business. If we act too quickly and without caution we can undo all the hard work of 2021. If we are too cautious we will miss out on opportunities to transform our economy, or let other countries take the initiative. That balance between conservatism on the border and opening the country quickly will be very interesting to watch over the next year.

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Team TiDA: CEO Mike Fry, research engineer Aamir Mukhtar, commercial manager Simon Barker and research engineer Ben Jackson.

Local research engineer Ben Jackson, 29, believes Tauranga is the place to be for smart thinkers and solutions around engineering and robotics. He is part of TiDA’s team of four working to solve complex problems. Their business success story involves a refurbished robot imported from the United Kingdom by TiDA Ltd. - a Tauranga-based metals research business, which is being used to develop a robotic welding 3D printing system. Ben, who is also a University of Waikato doctorate student, says the waste-reducing technology has exciting potential applications for many industries, like heavy engineering, architecture and even art.

“Essentially, WAAM is standard MIG welding but using an industrial robot arm,” says Ben. “Using complex software that’s been developed in-house, we can control the robot and the welder to build layers of weld on top of each other to make a part. The part can be built from any shaped substrate; you use the robot welding technique to build the part you want completely from scratch off that surface.”

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While it is early days for TiDA and the robot, case study parts from overseas have included ships’ propellers and large parts for power generation like turbines, and aircraft structure components. “We are very much scoping out and No waiting prototyping areas of The technology, application,” says Ben. Wire Arc Additive “For architecture Manufacturing applications, we WAAM, can repair, have built a number remanufacture and of different beam produce large metal nodes which are components taking any Examples of parts made or repaired using complex joints that shape. The importance robotic welding 3D printing with connect a number of WAAM technology WAAM technology. of beams as part of a was highlighted quite larger structure. It’s exciting to see where the significantly by Covid-19. technology can go from here.” “New Zealand is at the end of a long, and easily TiDA was formed to help New Zealand disrupted, supply chain for large metal parts that companies develop titanium metallurgy are vital to our country’s infrastructure, such as products, and provides research capability for for power generation, water, shipping and food other metals, ceramics and composites. processing industries. Producing parts locally cuts It works on a variety of projects, many out long lead times and logistics issues,” says Ben. funded by the Ministry of Business, Not only can New Zealand benefit from this Innovation and Employment and actively new technology. WAAM may enable a faster collaborates with Callaghan Innovations, GNS turnaround time for the manufacture of parts, Science, the University of Waikato and other with files sent digitally rather than shipping large tertiary providers. parts across long distances.

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Big day out for dogs The hunt is on for the best dressed Western theme dog at the Doggy Day Out. The sixth annual event will include demonstrations and family entertainment at the Uretara Domain in Katikati from 10am until 2pm Saturday, February 13. Doggy Day Out is hosted by Western Bay of

Plenty District Council and all dog owners and dog lovers are encouraged to attend. Council spokesperson Alison Curtis says Western Bay residents are great dog lovers – as is demonstrated by the number of people who come along to the Wander Dog Summer Walks each year. “We’re proud to run Doggy Day Out annually. It’s a great opportunity to promote responsible dog ownership, dog welfare, dog training and to give dog owners a day of fun activities and the chance to talk to the experts about dogrelated issues.” MC for the day will be Hamuera Hudson, a Performing Arts Tutor at Te Waananga of Aotearoa who will entertain with doggy related songs along with his side-kick Marshall Mascot from Paw Patrol. Great prizes are in store for the top three best-dressed dogs in Westernthemed costume and in the special dog obedience competition for children, where they can show their pooch’s obedience skills. Council’s animal service team will be on hand for all enquiries and people can find out about council’s adoptee dogs looking for their forever homes.

The Katikati Library Team will hosting a kids’ tent where there’ll be a colouring contest, arts and crafts and a doggy reading space. Others at the day include animal homeopath Hannelore Kemme, SpellBound Face Painting, Tauranga and Katikati Veterinary Services, Donna

Paw Patrol’s Marshall is back for Doggy Day Out this year.

Dancealot and doggy balloon art and My Little Monkeys. Raffles, stalls, food and refreshments, doggy paddling pools, a photo booth will also be part of the day’s activities. Doggy Day Out is part of the Wander Dog calendar of summer walks. The remaining summer series of events are:

• February 27, 10am Anzac Bay Waihi Beach. • March 13, 10am Waipuna Park, Welcome Bay, a combined Western Bay and Tauranga City council walk. • March 27, 10am Te Ara Kahikatea Walkway Jubilee Park, Te Puke. • April 10, 10am Dogs in Togs, Te Puke Memorial Pools.

Leadership needed to give city a heart I love the Tauranga CBD. I’ve got a sense of each building’s history and what was, now is and could be, having lived here for 20 years. But there’s no denying it’s now in dire straits. You only need to head up Devonport Rd from the Strand to see every third building untenanted. The malls and various villages have taken over as Tauranga’s grown. Our CBD needs revitalisation because, like a human, a city of Tauranga’s size and potential needs a heart. Let’s remember lots has and is happening that’s exciting. Trustpower moved into town with many

workers, and now we’ve an impressive Waikato University Campus - albeit not all workers and students are back in town yet following lockdown which normalised working from home. Additionally, the Farmers’ build is, I believe, the biggest private development happening in New Zealand at the moment. When it’s finished it’ll make a big impact. However, we can’t just rely on these things. Local government and the newly re-elected Labour government needs to show leadership. To me the following should happen quickly: 1. Council (or the commission now)

should decide where its new buildings will be once and for all and make them happen. I’m told a number of private developers won’t do anything in the CBD until they’ve certainty on this. 2. The Labour government should chip in significantly and build a CBD museum to house our taonga and tell our stories. This doesn’t need to be a palace. Other excellent regional museums and galleries have been built in the recent past for $20-30 million. Many of you will have other ideas, and so do I when it comes to parking and relief for retailers etc, but these two things would go a good way to making a big difference.

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17 meaningful and profound way of learning the language,” says Rangi. The course was a huge success last year, so as well as extending that into an eight-week intermediate and an eight-week advanced intermediate course, Rangi has found there’s also been a ‘huge ask’ for a beginner’s class. Each course cost varies between $140 and $190.

Finding an easier method for gaining knowledge appeals to Rosalie Crawford and this week she embarks on learning Te Reo with Rangi Ahipene. Despite attending a nearly all Maori school, my language ability is full of gaps, so I’m starting this week on a beginner’s six-week course. The evening classes are small, no more than ten students and run in a home at Mount Maunganui. A small pilot programme ran last term with all participants returning for more classes. “Most had already tried learning at larger institutions and their feedback was that they preferred our smaller classes that are closer to where they live,” says course organiser Bridgette Tapsell. I can already stumble or rather mumble across my personal goal in Maori, although probably mispronouncing the vowels - ‘Kia mau te tau hou, kia mau te reo Maori’ which means ‘take up the New Year, take up the Maori language.’ Thankfully

Rangi tells me that he too had to learn it. “I’m not a native speaker and wasn’t born with it,” says Rangi. “I’m like a lot of Maori in New Zealand and have had a feeling of incompleteness. Over a course of decades I’ve learned to speak Te Reo.” Rangi, from Tuwharetoa, is a social worker and a well-respected member of the Bay of Plenty community and known for his work with at-risk teenagers. He developed his own accelerated learning methods for becoming fluent. “I’ve had to develop all sorts of different methods of learning it. What you get is those ways or hacks I call it matrix learning where you learn a cluster of sentence structure and grammar then have add-ons to add into it. It’s not a linear learning of language but how the brain hard-wires.” I find that it’s not just about him teaching me Te Reo and me learning a language but something else as well. “It’s also a way of seeing the world through a spiritual and a holistic lens. It’s a more

Pedestrians and cyclists get safe access Construction starts this month on two pedestrian/cycle path bridges on either side of the railway bridge on Omokoroa Rd.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has awarded the contract to HEB Construction which will start work on site on Monday. Council’s Project Manager Raj Sumeran says the eastern pedestrian bridge will be a three-metre wide shared pedestrian/cycle path, wide enough for emergency vehicle access. The western side will be a 1.8-metre wide pedestrian/cycle path only and will link the path in Kayelene Pl and the new path being built as part of the Omokoroa Rd urbanisation project that is currently underway. Traffic management will be in place throughout the four-month project, mostly stop/go. Raj says effort will be made to minimise disruption and letters have been sent to all affected property owners.

“The best thing about this work is that pedestrians and cyclists will have safe access across this railway bridge – something that has been lacking. It will also provide safe links with the cycleway/footpath in Kayelene Place and Omokoroa Road – as part of the upgrade being done between Western Avenue and Tralee Street.” The HEB team is working closely with service providers close to the work site to make sure disruption to neighbouring properties is kept to a minimum. As the work involves multiple aspects, traffic management may change daily as is required – depending on the task. The community will be notified in advance of expected disruptions to traffic flow. Work will be carried out weekdays from 7am until 5.30pm and on some Saturdays from 7am until 1pm. For all enquiries please contact Western Bay of Plenty District Council project manager, Raj Sumeran, on: 07 571 8008.

“We’re applying for funding at the moment to run the classes so we can offer them for free in the future,” says Bridgette. ‘Rangi’s Reo’ classes have started for February, but to register for future courses people should email: rangisreo@gmail.com or b@villagenz.com. Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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What’s up Western Bay February — March 2021

Nau Mai, Welcome to the Kerbside Collective

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Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward By-Election 2021

By-election to be held

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We’re holding a by-election for one seat on Council following the resignation of Councillor Christina Humphreys as a Katikati-Waihi Beach Ward councillor. Nominations are now open and close midday Thursday, 4 March, 2021. You can find more information including candidate information booklets, where to get nomination papers, fact sheets and a timetable on our website or phone Council on More info 0800 926 732.

Join us at Katikati's Uretara Domain at 10am this Saturday, 13 February for a fun-filled day for both humans and dogs alike. There's a fantastic line-up of events, including a dress-up competition for the best Western-themed dog, and competitions where this great kennel could be won on the day. Yeehaw! Can’t make this one? Head to our website for our remaining More info events in 2021.

It has been a really hot summer so far and although there are no water restrictions in place, we ask our residents to conserve water where they can. One quick tip is to replace tired washers on your tap as a dripping tap can waste four litres of water a day. By replacing them you will be saving money on your water bill and be conserving water. Head to our website for water updates and other More info tips to save water.

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The results are in! In December 2020, we ran a survey to get feedback from Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway users on their experiences of the cycleway. It was good to get so much positive feedback, but it was also helpful to hear what users would like to see improved or changed. For the full survey results visit our website.

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Bike Month encourages locals to get biking The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is also running throughout the month, and Go By Bike Day was back on Thursday, February 11, with pit stops around town offering free refreshments for those biking to work or school.

Bike Month is underway once again and Western Bay of Plenty residents are being encouraged to get out on two wheels and discover all of the benefits of biking.

Journey of discovery

As far as physical and mental wellbeing benefits go, Buddy can’t think of a better activity than cycling. “I love being on my bike – it’s fun

Sport Bay of Plenty’s cycling coordinator Buddy Meyer says the free or low-cost Bike Month activities between now and the end of February are a fun way to encourage people to ride more and build their biking confidence.

and keeps me active, and it’s a great way to escape any day-to-day stress. “For anyone out there who hasn’t been on their bike for a while, Bike Month is the perfect time to get back into it. The weather is great, and there’s loads of activities and support to help you build your biking confidence and discover some of the great places and trails around Tauranga.” A full calendar of Bike Month events can be found at: www.sportbop.co.nz/bikemonth

Buddy Meyer, cycling coordinator at Sport Bay of Plenty.

Learning new skills

Last November Buddy, a keen bike rider, completed Cycling New Zealand’s free Ride Leader course and is encouraging other riders to do the same during Bike Month. “The Ride Leader course really helped me develop more skills such as safely cycling in a group environment or on busy streets,” says Buddy. Bike Month in the Western Bay of Plenty is a collaborative effort between Sport Bay of Plenty, Tauranga City Council, Travel Safe Tauranga and Cycling New Zealand. “For the more casual riders, there’s also the

Cycle Savvy workshops which cover bike and helmet safety checks, and basic bike handling skills.”

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In addition to the cycle safety and skills sessions, Bike Month also includes loads of guided urban trail rides, group rides to help people learn common cycle commuting routes around town, bike maintenance skills sessions with local bike shops and a series of popular historic rides where people can learn more about pa sites around Tauranga Moana with a local Maori historian.

Our city should be asked not told Regardless of whether you think race-based wards are ‘racist’ or ‘progressive,’ Minister Nanaia Mahuta has cancelled your right to vote for the second time. The first time was when she cancelled the by-election and removed your right to choose a new mayor and councillors after Tenby Powell abandoned his post. Here’s some of the advice she received, released under the OIA, about Tauranga residents exercising their right to vote: Key risks: “the potential for the by-election to become a public contest of key aspects of the [Council budget].”

What?! A public debate on how much residents will be taxed and what for; we can’t allow that! “The potential for a shift in the balance and priorities of the council following the election”. What?! The public choosing a new direction for their city? Outrageous, cancel it! There’s clearly an aversion to democracy from our nation’s bureaucratic class. Another justification they cited for cancelling the by-election and installing commissioners was a push by some councillors to give

you a say, via referendum, on a ‘pay-as-you-throw’ rates-funded rubbish collection. Whose rubbish is it anyway? Now, we’re told to prepare for an “18-20 per cent rate increase year-on-year.” Some might think that’s a reasonable price to pay for ‘sorting out traffic’ but the truth is it’s to lever more people into a city bursting at the seams; congestion is forecast to get worse under Government’s growth agenda which current residents are now expected to pay for! Am I anti-growth? No. What grinds me is that for 20 years you were never asked if that’s what you wanted for your city. You were told, not asked.

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A School to Skies student from the 2020 programme learns the ropes in the cockpit of an aircraft.

Forty female secondary school students will get a taste of life in the Royal New Zealand Air Force these April school holidays.

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Now in its fifth year, School to Skies offers aviation for young women from all over New Zealand at Base Ohakea from April 17-24. School to Skies provides exposure to technical aviation trades through hands-on learning. The week-long immersion camp shows young women how maths, science, engineering and technology can translate to a real-life career. They get to fix real aircraft, fly a simulator, plan a mission, build electronic components, gain navigation skills and learn about engineering. School to Skies programme leader Flight Lieutenant Emma Raven says hundreds apply every year to attend the camp, with many wanting to know how subjects they enjoy such as maths and physics can be applied post-high school. “Whether you want to spend your days in the

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skies or keep your feet on the ground, we have a diverse range of trades here, all of which use STEM expertise.” There is also the chance to speak with servicemen and women and have questions answered. “Giving these young women role models for them to look up to and aspire to become has proven to be an essential component.” It is hoped School to Skies will encourage more females into technical trades, and to consider a career with the Air Force. To date, more than 150 young women have participated in the programme and a dozen have gone on to apply to the Air Force. Some have already completed their recruit training and are now starting specialist trade training. The programme is open to all female Year 13 students who are taking a Level 3 NCEA (or equivalent) maths and a science subject. Applications close March 7, 2021. More information is at: www.schooltoskies.co.nz

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Donations roll in for Waipuna Hospice Hospices throughout the country have once again been overwhelmed and humbled by the support from Farmers Department Stores and their customers in the lead up to Christmas last year. More than $801,000 has been donated to hospice services following the Remembrance Tree Appeal, marking the most successful year to date. All funds remain in the local community where the donation was made. Bayfair and Tauranga Crossing Farmers stores, and customers, donated $26,690.27 for Waipuna Hospice. Waipuna Hospice also ran a community based remembrance Tree Appeal with collection sites in supermarkets, shopping centres, garden centres, and markets around the community, resulting in a further $37,292.70 towards the appeal. The total donation of $63,962.28 will helps

Bayfair and Tauranga Crossing Farmers stores raised more than $26,000.

Waipuna Hospice to continue to provide the best palliative care, enhancing the quality of life for those facing end of life and bereavement. “We were overwhelmed at the support shown for Waipuna Hospice through the 2020 Remembrance Tree Appeal, particularly in what was an extremely hard year for many,” says Waipuna Hospice CEO, Richard Thurlow. “The Farmers teams played a huge part in helping us achieve this excellent result, and we are humbled by the generous support of the Bayfair and

Tauranga Crossing stores. “I also want to thank all those in our community who remembered a loved one through this appeal too. Every dollar raised from this appeal helps us help our community. “Lastly, but certainly not least, I would like to make a special mention to the volunteers who made this appeal possible.” “The time and effort that our dedicated volunteers give to Waipuna Hospice continues to blow me away. During this appeal they contributed more than 660 volunteer hours. “We really wouldn’t be able to

Building homes across the country Recently the Prime Minister revealed where the 8000 extra public and transitional housing places announced in Budget 2020 will go. Since taking office, we’ve built 4579 new state homes across New Zealand, we are committed to building even more houses at pace and scale. By 2024, this Government will have delivered 18,350 new public and transitional housing places across the country – 1129 of them in the Bay of Plenty. This boosts economic activity, creating employment and apprenticeship opportunities for people all over New Zealand. To make sure we have a pipeline of skilled workers we need to build these homes and to avoid shortages in future, we’ve established the $320 million free Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund which makes all apprenticeships, as well as certificates, diplomas and programmes in targeted industries, free for New Zealanders of all ages. Since July, more than 17,000 learners have also

begun Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund programmes in industries critical to our economic recovery – 14,000 of them are apprentices. That’s compared with 12,800 learners and 7500 apprentices enrolled in the same window in 2019. In addition, the Government also launched the $380 million Apprenticeship Boost fund which supports employers to retain and take on these newly trained apprentices. There is no silver bullet to solve the long-term challenge that is the housing crisis, but we’re making good progress. We’re expanding the Housing First programme, modernising tenancy laws to give renters some security, making it easier to build houses by replacing complex planning laws, investing in infrastructure, and helping more families into houses with our progressive home ownership scheme. I am proud to be a member of this Labour Government and our work to make sure every New Zealander has a warm, dry, safe place to call home – whether they rent or own.

do this without them,” says Richard. “As a brand, it’s a pleasure to align ourselves with Waipuna Hospice again,” says Farmers Bayfair store manager Tim Willson. “It’s with great pride that we support an organisation that provides so much assistance to individuals and families, in our community, when they need it most. We are also very grateful to our customers who so generously supported this campaign

with their donations.” Waipuna Hospice invites whanau, and friends to their Remembrance Service at 7pm on March 23, 2021, where a blessing of all personal messages placed on the Remembrance Trees will take place. The service, held in the Waipuna Hospice Atrium, will include music and reflection, and attendees are encouraged to bring a photo of their loved ones.

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Dedication to family and Many memorable hunting moments have passed through the NZ Deerstalkers Bay of Plenty Branch, which recently celebrated its 70th birthday. But NZDA BOP president Clyde Rogers says the club is about much more than hunting game. “I’ve been a part of four deerstalkers clubs and this is the most family-orientated one by far,” says Clyde. “The club often works with other community groups on projects, and the end results from these collaborations is something we’re really proud of. “The hunting is one of many reasons why we go bush.”

John Jefferson farmed the land before selling it to BOP NZDA, where he was a member.

Looking back

It was 1950 when 28 keen hunters met at Haymans Hall, Tauranga, to discuss the formation of a Bay of Plenty branch of NZ Deerstalkers – and the club was established a month later. Since, countless competitions, hunting weekends, party hunts and other events have taken place. Today the club is still going strong with more than 500 members, attracting both rural and urban dwellers alike. Membership peaked last year at more than 560 people. A few families have several generations of club members, says Clyde. “While we’d like to have more junior members, many experience the club through Scouts at our range with organised shoots.” The club has been instrumental in teaching locals how to hunt safely, both independently and in collaboration with other organisations and their Hunts Course programme. Back in the day the club worked with the Mountain Safety Council to teach people first aid

and the skills needed to get a gun licence. In the 1990s, many NZDA BOP members were a part of Land Search and Rescue Tauranga, putting their extensive knowledge of the bushland to good use. “This club has strong morals, and safety has always been one of them. “There are good hunters and bad hunters, just like there are good and bad drivers. “People who join our club start off on the right foot by surrounding themselves with experienced hunters,” says Clyde. Looking after the land is another moral the club holds dear. “Nature requires balance – going in there and killing everything doesn’t work. “Being out in the bush teaches you that.”

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The Aongatete Forest Project went to NZDA BOP to help protect their king fern from being eaten by deer. “The area is close to Aongatete Lodge and tracks, so it was unsafe for us to try and hunt the deer. “So instead, we built a fence around 1ha of land to allow the king fern to grow, and three years later it’s thriving.”

NZDA BOP’s oldest display: a Red Stag shot in Katikati between 1938 and 1939.

A place to call home

NZDA BOP’s Tauriko base sits on about 1ha of land. It was previously part of a dairy farm owned by club member John Jefferson, who sold it to the club in the late-1980s. John was club president from 1983-1986, and is a life member. Keith Theobald has been with the club for 30 years. He was president from 1993-1998, and is a life member. Building the clubhouse, which opened in August 2000, is his highlight. “We’re lucky that many people in the club were tradesmen,” says Keith, who was a builder and the clubhouse project manager. “Our last clubhouse was a small cottage, so we moved it further up the property and extended it.” The building is still under Keith’s wing today – he’s the building custodian. He’s seen the clubhouse walls fill up with hunting achievements during the last 20 years. Six out of New Zealand’s seven deer species are displayed, as well as a few pigs and a moose. In recent years the club sold part of their land, used as a shooting range, to the neighbour for development. Now they have a new shooting range in TECT Park, where club members run public open days on the last Sunday of every month.

NZDA BOP president Clyde Rogers and building custodian Keith Theobald at the freshly-painted BOP NZDA clubrooms.

“The majority of the supplies couldn’t be carried in, so we spent a lot of money on air time. “About eight people worked on the hut at one time. “A few times they’d arrive by helicopter,

but the conditions meant they couldn’t be picked up again, so they had to walk out to get home.” History repeats Life member And 20 years on the Stan Lowe was club is still showing the driving that volunteer builds Above: Life member Stan Lowe was the driving force force behind the are their strong behind the Te Whare Okioki Hut, built by BOP NZDA. build. suit. They maintain “We’ve three huts including Te Whare Okioki Hut in the achieved a lot during our 70 years thanks to Kaimai Range. Club members built the 12-bunk the efforts of our members, particularly our life hut from scratch last year, in association with the members, who have put so much into our club. Kaimai Ridgeway Trust and tramping groups. “We’re very grateful for the grants we The build site could only be accessed by a threehave received over the years from generous hour tramp or helicopter. organisations like TECT that allow us to do “Logistically, it was a real challenge for the what we do.” MacKenzie Dyer group,” says Clyde.

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Martial arts for health and wellbeing

The Martial Arts Academy owner Scott Coburn believes that after a year of stress, burnout and isolation, and a more sedentary lifestyle accustomed to quick, easy food and overexposure to smart devices, it can be too easy for people to slip into an unhealthy lifestyle.

Martial arts is healthy avenue to relieve stress, maintain wellbeing and develop connections.

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

TMAA caters to people of all ages, from children right through to adulthood. In 2021, they’re introducing a karate class for neuro-diverse children aged five to 12 years old in the Tauranga academy. These classes are for children diagnosed or non-diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Dyspraxia and other similar forms of neurodiversity. The classes are taught by Sensei Jason

Edgecombe, who was himself diagnosed as a child with ASD, ADHD and Dyspraxia. “These classes are about giving the children a point of focus and building their confidence so they can feel comfortable in their own skin,” says Scott. For more details on TMAA Tauranga or TMAA Papamoa see their advert on this page or visit: www.tmaa.co.nz

Looking to meet people and have fun? Once you’re out of high school, or if you’ve moved towns, meeting new people outside of your workplace can be really tough. We all need socialisation but getting yourself out there can be scary and sometimes it’s hard to know whether the risk is worth the reward. But there are plenty of benefits to joining a local club! Joining a club will help you connect with likeminded people who enjoy the same things you do – art, theatre, dancing, books, wine, poetry, hobby trains… the list goes on. There are plenty of clubs throughout the Bay of Plenty with a range of interests so you’re bound to

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find one that tickles your fancy. Clubs are a fantastic way of getting out there and trying new things. We all know it can be easier to try something new when you’re not alone, and clubs are a great support system. Clubs are also a great way of learning new skills or honing your existing talents. Feedback from people who enjoy the same things as you, can go a long way when it comes to growing and developing. Clubs can help grow your confidence in yourself and help expand your socialisation circles. They’re a great way to skip the small talk and launch right in to chat about things you all enjoy. So what are you waiting for?

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Bay Venues; connecting you with local clubs Is your New Year’s resolution to make new friendships, learn a new skill, or find a new way to get active? Bay Venues is the best place to find and join a community group or club in Tauranga. With eight community halls, three community centres and a range of sporting and aquatic facilities, you will be spoilt for choice in finding your new passion – or re-igniting that old one. Group fitness and sports clubs are a great way to stay connected while at the same time keeping active and having fun. Check out your local community centre or hall for a range of sports clubs from the more traditional Karate, Zumba, and indoor bowls to pickleball,

roller derby and even Irish dancing. Or if taking to the water is more your style, consider aqua aerobics at Baywave, Greerton Aquatics or Memorial Pool. If sports aren’t your thing, why not learn a new language, join an art or craft class, or learn an instrument? There are even gardening clubs for those with a green thumb! Friendship groups are another great option if you are new to the area, looking to connect with like-minded individuals or widen your social circle. Bay Venues has volunteer, probus and social clubs that meet at our venues so there’s sure to be a group close-by that’s perfect for you! For a full list of the diverse range of clubs’ available, visit: bayvenues.co.nz Find a local club to join!

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A place to start The benefits of joining a club are numerous - from making new friendships and bettering the community to learning something new or improving old skills. So if you’re wanting to add a social element to your schedule, pick up a new hobby or make the Bay of Plenty a better place to live, consider joining a club. If you’re wanting to get involved but you’re not quite sure where to start, The Weekend Sun can help. Whether you’re looking for some great clubs to join, activities to keep you busy or exciting social clubs, the best place to look is the What’s On section of The Weekend Sun. If you’re keen on trying a new church, finding a group activity to try, or a group of likeminded people to chat to, The Weekend Sun’s What’s On pages are a fantastic place to start. To see what’s happening in the Bay of Plenty this week, turn to pages 34-35 of this paper. Find something great to do and enjoy your weekend!

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All about participation To N Harris (The Weekend Sun, February 5, pg 27)who hasn’t met anyone who supports council-led kerbside recycling, I’m a supporter. It’s about participation and doing something better with our waste than burying it in a hole, all mixed together. In our street, only about half the households who put out the rates-funded glass crate also put out a user-pays recycling

bin. They put out mixed rubbish instead. It’s not about those of us who already compost, recycle, reduce and re-use. Also, our user-pays large-sized recycling bin costs us more for the year than the proposed comprehensive rates-funded service. R Underwood, Mount Maunganui.

It’s unity, not separatism The suggestion by L Wright (The Weekend Sun, February 5, pg 27)that Maori Wards are separatist seems to be a misuse of the English language. Dame Whina Cooper opposed separatism but she supported Maori seats in Parliament, because Maori seats in Parliament are not separatist. Separatism would be Maori having their own Parliament, which Dame Whina opposed. Maori and Pakeha being separate Treaty partners but meeting together in one

Parliament is unity not separatism. In the same way Maori Ward representatives meeting with Pakeha representatives in one council is unity not separatism. Separatism would be Maori and Pakeha having separate meetings and separate councils. Nanaia Mahuta is quite right. We have Maori seats in Parliament because the Treaty made us one nation of two Treaty partners. Equally we should have Maori Wards in councils, to represent united communities of two Treaty partners. P Dey, Kawerau.

Not feeling good Jacinda Ardern has a great saying: ‘feel good’. Well I don’t feel good about her Government rushing through a law change which will give Maori unreserved rights to have seats on local councils. Tauranga recently received the required number of signatures for a referendum to be held regarding Maori seats on the council. Local Government minister Nanaia Mahuta is rushing through a law change to veto any referenda that stops Maori being placed as-of-right

on councils in New Zealand. Maori at present comprise approximately 13.7 per cent of the population and already have 13.5 per cent representation on councils and in Parliament. They have been democratically elected under the current law. So why does Ardern and her Government require Maori to be placed in positions of power and decision making without being democratically elected? P Kelly, Te Puna.

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Bill is undemocratic

Nanaia Mahuta, as a minister of the Crown, has sworn to represent all of the people of New Zealand. She has also taken an oath to Queen and country to uphold and abide by the laws of the Parliament of New Zealand. The bill she has put before Parliament is to retrospectively and under urgency pass a bill to remove the existing legislation and democratic rights of the majority of the people to vote against Maori wards. This bill is undemocratic, it is biased, racist and divisive

and it is not the will of the majority of the people of New Zealand. If the existing legislation needs reviewing it should be put before Parliament and go through the normal channels where the public of New Zealand can have a fair and open discussion. Ms Mahuta has had this portfolio for less than three months and has already seriously abandoned the oaths she took to represent the people. She is not fit to hold this position and should honour herself and her country and resign immediately. H Phillips, Te Puke.

Be thankful for The Treaty

A new curriculum about New Zealand history is to be introduced to our schools. May the whole truth be told. Yes the land wars really were terrible, equally sad is the Maori lament, we once were warriors. What does that mean? Prior to the advent of missionaries, tribe warred against tribe, carrying off the defeated remnant to

be their slaves. Sometimes human flesh was eaten, shrunken heads were prized. A few of these were returned from an overseas museum a short while ago. Around the world ancient histories abound that could rival New Zealand’s. All of us alive here today should indeed be thankful for our country’s Treaty of Waitangi. M Whitwell, Judea.

Doing our bit for the environment While watching David Attenborough on television discuss the devastating effects humans have on climate change I reflected on how we can do our bit for the environment. One is to reduce the amount of recyclable and compostable rubbish we send to landfill. It’s very selfish and totally unethical that so called responsible citizens are constantly opposing an attempt at reducing our landfill waste. The new rubbish and recycling scheme may not suit everyone but we must all unite to make a change for the good of the environment. The newly introduced rubbish and recycling scheme may not be perfect but we must make a

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start to do our bit for the environment and the legacy we leave our future generations. I applaud the New Zealand dairy industry on their commitment and hard work to become the most efficient producer of low emission milk in the world. If our massive dairy industry can work for decades tirelessly to help the environment by improving farming methods, surely us, as caring, environmentally conscious citizens can make an effort to accept and persevere with a new waste management system to do our bit to help the environment for future generations. F Lukich, Te Puke.

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Fifty-plus shades of cauli Cauliflower is a cool-season crop and a descendant of wild cabbage. It is more difficult to grow than its relatives because it does not tolerate the heat or cold as well. However, if you are willing to take on the challenge of growing cauliflower in the home garden, the right temperature and placement is a must. Autumn is the best time to plant. Try planting them somewhere you haven't planted any other members of the brassica oleracea species recently, such as broccoli and kale. Before you plant the seeds, add some lime to the soil and water the ground thoroughly, allowing for the soil to drain. Place each seedling around 35cm apart, ensuring the seedlings have room to expand and grow. Harvest your heads before the plant flowers as, once it does, it will die. Simply use a knife to diagonally cut off the heads you have selected. This will encourage new heads to grow and will also ensure a long cropping season.

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Catching a good night’s sleep Most people will spend about 26 years of their life sleeping. That’s a long time, so you want to make sure you’re getting the best sleep you can. That’s where Beds4U Tauranga comes in. With a 60-day comfort guarantee, fast delivery and financing options available, the team at Beds4U are here to make sure you get the best quality sleep for the right price. “Our team can ask a few simple questions and help you find a good mattress for you to try,” says store manager Garry Singh. “There are plenty of options to suit all mattress preferences.” The team knows a good night’s sleep can make or break your day, which is why they offer a 60-night comfort guarantee. “We offer a 60-night comfort guarantee, meaning you can take the bed home, sleep in it for up to 60 days and you can exchange the mattress if it's not working out for you, conditions apply,” says Garry.

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Home & February garden to do’s February is a lovely time of year – the heat of midsummer is starting to cool off, the sun is still out and we still have long evenings. February’s also a lovely time for your garden. Whether edible or pretty, there’s plenty to do in the garden in February. If your garden is edible, make sure to pick ripe fruits every day to encourage late fruiting, focusing specifically on cucumbers, courgettes, beans, peas and aubergines. Water your veges and fruit trees if things are still dry and keep planting your final summer crops of new lettuce and herbs. Unfortunately, we’ve now passed the planting cutoff for tomatoes,

aubergines, cucumbers and peppers unless you’re lucky enough to have a greenhouse. Keep picking your mid-season pip and stone fruit tree crops, your berries and your citrus. You can also start preparing your winter garden to make sure you have tasty, home-grown produce in the cooler months. For your flower garden, you can continue picking flowering roses, dead heads on old flowers and, if you spray, spray to fight pests and disease. If you want to start on your bulbs early, plenty of bulb flowers will be coming into stores soon and it’s a good time to start stocking up. Bulbs can be planted from now through to autumn, and continuous planting through this time will see a continuous floral display in your garden. In warmer parts, pop your bulbs in the fridge for four to six weeks before planting them. No matter what type of garden you have, water regularly and deeply during February to keep your gardens bright and healthy. Also consider popping down some mulch around the base of your plants to conserve up to 70 per cent of the moisture in the soil. This can also help decrease your weeding time!

If you’re planting seeds, now’s the time to pop winter veges such as cabbage, broccoli, beetroot, winter lettuce, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, carrots, silverbeet, leeks and spinach in the ground. For our flower friends, start sowing seeds for winter flowers such as pansy, calendula, viola, primula, coneraria, lobelia, poppies, snapdragon and alyssum. Good gardening and happy harvesting!

Plan for more fresh produce needed Horticulture New Zealand is calling on the Government to speed up its protection for highly productive land. “While it’s great that the Government is trying to do something to improve housing supply by making land more available through reform of the Resource Management Act, the New Zealanders who will live in those houses will also want fresh vegetables and fruit to eat at appropriate prices,” says HortNZ chief executive, Mike Chapman. “Reports that ‘Urban sprawl looks set to eat up to 31,270ha of Auckland's most productive land over the next 35 years’ make distressing and dispiriting reading. “Part of New Zealand’s overall plan to house people and respond to climate change needs to be a plan to feed people fresh, healthy locally-grown vegetables and fruit, at appropriate prices. “If feeding New Zealanders and offering them food security is not part of the country’s plan, New Zealand’s health statistics will get

worse, and vegetables and fruit will become unaffordable. “Indeed, Deloitte has estimated that New Zealand consumers could face price increases as high as 58 per cent by 2043 if vegetable production does not increase.” Mike says he’d like the Government to ensure that the draft National Policy Statement on Highly Productive Land – ‘launched’ in Pukekohe in August 2019 - does not get side lined in the Government’s busy agenda. “As a country, we think we’ve got endless, affordable food but as Covid and recent weather events have shown, we cannot take this situation for granted. Yes, we’ve got a lot of factors in our favour but, if we keep on letting highly productive land be swallowed up for houses, New Zealanders’ health and the country’s economy will be the poorer. “Let’s ensure we grow vegetables and fruit as well as houses near our main centres, particularly as we have an abundance of less productive land that could be used for housing.”

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Home & Leave the heavy lifting for the experts If you need to move something big, Hooked Up Cranes are here to help. Hooked Up Cranes are able to help with all small hiab requirements, including tight access 4x4. “Why use a large truck when a small one can do the job our Maxilift crane, which is centred in the ute deck, has the capability of a 6.8m reach, lifting loads between 500kg 1.5 tonne, depending on the reach required,” says Hooked Lifting a water tank at a kiwifruit orchard. Up Cranes’ Craig Spence. Hooked Up Cranes is locally owned and operated “We lift spa pools, outdoor fires, large furniture by Craig and Leona, who have lived in the bay for and appliances, large trees and palms, large pots and sculptures, water tanks and much more,” says Craig. the past 40 years.

New local suburb guides for real estate agents With the property market busier than ever, REINZ and HomePrezzo have announced that real estate agents can now easily create new and engaging Local Suburb Guides and Suburb Videos using the latest property data in the market, as REINZ and HomePrezzo have teamed up to help support Kiwi agents. The new Local Suburb Guides and Suburb Videos will help real estate agents work smarter not harder, add value to their customers and clients as well as freeing up time otherwise spent on digital marketing in order to be able to focus on tasks such as selling houses and getting new listings. Both the Local Suburb Guides and Suburb Videos can be branded to an individual’s agency requirements. "We’re delighted to launch this new product and the move is part of REINZ’s wider strategy to help empower agents with easy to use digital marketing and share more information with home sellers and buyers,” says chief executive at REINZ Bindi Norwell. “Sharing data with property sellers and buyers is a powerful way to build relationships with clients and help support them to make better property decisions. "The Local Suburb Guides uses a form of AI and sophisticated algorithms to help create the reports, ensuring we are using some of the latest technology to power the reports," says Bindi.

"The REINZ Local Suburb Guides and Suburb Videos are designed to make it easy to understand how local property markets are performing and build trust and understanding between agents and consumers by including key metrics such as median sales price, price movements and recent sales for the suburb. It will help drive conversations about the market and help agents demonstrate their knowledge and expertise," she says. "We want to make it easy for New Zealand agents to execute the best practice marketing in both the physical and digital space. “With so many agencies now effectively using email marketing to stay in contact with past clients and connect with new sellers, we were impressed at how easy it is to link the reports into an email or share on social media.” Nathan Krisanski, the founder of HomePrezzo, says he is delighted the agreement with REINZ will also include suburb videos as well as the reports. "We’ve had New Zealand clients who have been asking us to work with REINZ, so we are very excited to be working with the Institute on both the reports and videos," says Nathan. "Google reports that using video has the ability to increase your organic traffic by up to 157 per cent on search engine results and automating those videos is a lot easier when you have a powerful tool like the REINZ Video and Local Suburb engine at your fingertips." HomePrezzo was acquired by ActivePipe, the leader in marketing automation for real estate, in June last year.

“We can also help with lifting air conditioning units, small structural beams, water pumps, remove scrap metal, windows and bench tops.” Work is undertaken carefully and precisely ensuring that all lifts meet the NZ Health and Safety standards, and they are fully insured, including indemnity insurance to ensure

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A year in numbers for the ambulance service Enjoying our wonderful blessings I remember my Professor in Church History saying one time that a great minister is one who lives with the Bible in one hand and a newspaper in the other.

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In 2020, St John Ambulance Service responded to nearly half a million medical emergencies with ambulance communications centers answering nearly 97 per cent of the more than 550,000 emergency 111 calls within 15 seconds. Covid-19 changed 2020 for everyone, including the emergency ambulance service, and while reduced movement of New Zealanders during lockdown saw a decrease in trauma-related accidents, the ambulance service was just as busy. St John ambulance officers are dealing with more and more patients with complex health issues and this, in addition to increasing traffic congestion and lower speed limits, means the total length of time each call out takes continues to get longer as we move into 2021. Despite the slight decrease in the number of ambulance callouts in April, the total number of 111 calls received during 2020 was similar to 2019. As we moved down alert levels, the pre-COVID trend of increasing call numbers returned and in December 2020 St John had its busiest December yet, responding to more than 1100 incidents per day nationwide. This escalation continues into 2021. New Zealanders also began to feel the impact of job losses and this, in addition to the general social, financial and mental strain associated with Covid-19, led to an increase in mental health call outs. Dan Ohs, St John Ambulance operations deputy chief executive, says St John works hard to improve equity in health service for all New Zealanders, and 2020 saw an

improvement in response times to Maori in rural and remote areas. "We are also supporting Maori to improve their health outcomes and last year we referred three times more Maori patients to stop smoking pathways." This year will see the completion of St John’s four-year project to double crew all transporting ambulances, and in 2020 nearly 99 per cent of transporting ambulances were fully crewed. Double crewing improves safety for ambulance officers and means all patients can receive expert clinical care while being transported to hospital. Dan says that while St John always aims to get to people with life threatening conditions as soon as possible, meeting response time targets remains challenging and St John is always looking at new and innovative ways to respond to these challenges faced by the wider health system. "We continue to work hard to take the pressure off hospital emergency departments, and in 2020 introduced a specialised paramedic role to respond to people in their home, provide treatment, and refer patients to more appropriate health care. In addition, skilled clinicians can provide advice to people over the phone when an ambulance may not be the most appropriate response." Thanks to these initiatives, St John was able to provide alternative care to nearly 20 per cent of patients, avoiding unnecessary hospital presentations. St John will continue to seek out ways to address the continuing challenges and improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders in accordance with the recommendations of the Health and Disability System Review (2020).

Your rights when buying on layby Layby sales are covered by the Fair Trading Act. When you buy on layby, the retailer must give you a copy of the layby agreement. The agreement must be easy to understand and include the following information: On the front page: a clear description of the goods, a summary of your right to cancel, whether a cancellation fee will be charged and how much (if it is not a fixed amount, how the fee will be calculated), the total amount payable and the date of the agreement. The cancellation fee can’t be more than reasonable costs that would be incurred as a result of the cancellation, e.g: if the goods have lost value since the start of the

agreement then the fee could be the amount equal to the loss in value. Other reasonable costs include the cost of storing and insuring the goods during the layby period, and administration costs associated with the agreement. You can ask for a free written statement at any time, which tells you the total amount payable, how much you’ve paid so far, the cancellation charge to date, how much is outstanding, and how that amount is to be paid. Note that layby sales which were made before June 17, 2014, are covered by the Layby Sales Act 1971, which does not cover part payment arrangements for vehicle sales, services, or sales worth more than $7500.

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Shirley Ryder - Keeping the faith There are all sorts of musical stories in Tauranga; Shirley Ryder's must be amongst the more unusual. Not long ago Shirley, a singer/songwriter who had released one poppy album with The Shirleybyrds, was diagnosed with cancer - she was not expected to get through. Fortunately, she is still with us and the most obvious side-effect of her illness is that it sparked a creative explosion in Shirley. Since regaining her health she has been astoundingly busy, writing dozens of songs, forming several bands, recording

the Whizz Kids. The eagle-eyed amongst you might have noticed that Shirley's latest band is called The Faith. That's not a random name. For this is, as the CD's back cover mission statement reveals: ‘A concept album following the biblical theme from Genesis to Revelation’. That's a lot to get through; it's quite a big book.

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There are many ways people approach Christian lyrics. Outliers include the rather obnoxious fear-and-brimstone preaching of Bob Dylan's Slow Train Coming album, more common is the devotional approach - “Thank you God we love you and you're wonderful in every way” - with or without a side-order of biblical stories. I've long thought it bizarre that the genre should have a separate category at the NZ Music Awards. It's called Best Worship Artist. The category, unlike all others, Shirley Ryder has a new album due for release next week.. includes any musical in various styles, and interviewing musicians for style whatsoever as long as the lyrics are about God her YouTube channel, The Shirley Ryder Show. being wonderful. That's the sole option. God being A new series is due at the end of this month. simply OK doesn't cut it, only worship is allowed. Oh, and she's currently writing not one but No problem with that on Close To Midnight. It two books... has both the worship songs and the stories. Thank Now she has a new album, her fourth, due for You Jesus and May The Lord Forgive Me fall into release next week. the former category while there are whistlestops Close to Midnight will be launched on Saturday, through tales of Job, Moses, the prodigal son, February 20, at The Jam Factory. Doors open David and Noah, not actually repeating the legends 6.30pm, $15 entry. The night will feature Shirley's but using their morals and lessons as references for new band The Faith, comprising Steve Laffan Shirley's particular journey of faith. (drums), Steve Kopae (guitar), Glen Fitzjohn And in fairness to that mission statement, the (synth, guitar) and Lara Wilson from local band Dead Simple on bass. Support act will be Andrew McLennan, famous from eighties bands Pop Mechanix and Coconut Rough, who also did VERY stints with the Swingers, Blam Blam Blam and EASY No.2075

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first song, Lord Our Creator, obviously references Genesis while the closer, It Didn't Have To End This Way, would appear to be set during the Rapture so that would be Revelation. Oddest lyrically, but possibly the most successful as a straight rock song, is Laodicea, which, obscurely, appears based on John the Revelator's letter chastising the Laodicean church in around 100 AD.

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But let's leave the words aside because the music, produced by Shane Davies at Soundtree in Whakamarama is about as good as I've yet to hear from his studio. The musicians do a fine job. Steve Laffan played all of the drums, some guitars and a little bass after the original

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bass player, The Shirleybyrds' David Thompson, moved overseas during the project. Shane also played some bass and does absolutely sterling work on lead guitar throughout the album while the variety of guitar and other sounds adds interest. Musically it stretches from eighties rock to reggae, with bluesy and electronic touches thrown in, Shirley providing effective keyboards throughout. She has also obviously not lost her knack of writing a catchy tune – the songs are well-structured with memorable melodies. And her vocal approach has loosened up. While her singing on the Shirleybyrds albums is relatively straight, here she embraces girlish falsetto, whispered lines and a more theatrical delivery, reminiscent perhaps of Kate Bush. Close To Midnight is on Spotify and digital platforms from February 20. CDs are also available.

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Fishing for prizes and supporting local If you consider yourself a bit of contest on February 26-27 a keen fisherman, or just want might be for you. to get out there and support a With more than $10,000 in prizes great local service, the upcoming up for grabs and categories for adults Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade’s and kids alike, the popular event is set to draw crowds. 19th annual family fishing

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Usually held in March, this year’s competition has been moved forward a month to accommodate the kiwifruit season and the expected wet weather in March. For the first time in the competition’s history, it was cancelled last year due to Covid-19, which has impacted the volunteer brigade. Prizes this year support local businesses and include rods and reels, surfcasting sets, dartboards, caps, fishing shirts and singlets, vouchers and a Weber barbecue, complete with cover, tool set and cleaning gear. Major categories for adults are average weight for snapper, kahawai, trevally, and all land-based species. Only one average fish of each category is to be weighed in, excluding heaviest snapper. And the kids will be competing for categories; average weight snapper, trevally, kahawai and landbased from Uretara Stream, Kauri Point jetty and any beach. The adult with the heaviest snapper will be going home with the brigade’s snapper trophy, and the adult who snags the

heaviest kingfish will go home with a prize. The child that hauls in the heaviest snapper will be presented the memorial trophy in honour of late firefighter Keith Price. The competition briefing will be held on Thursday, February 25, at the fire station with a lucky draw for adults and children, and a barbecue at 5pm. Weigh in is on Saturday, February 27, from 2pm. Cutoff for kids is 4pm and 5pm for adults. Children’s prizegiving starts at 5pm with adults after. Funds raised will go straight back to the Katikati Volunteer Fire Brigade, which has in the past used the money to buy extra essentials and run their van and water tanker. If you’re interested in entering, tickets cost $20 for adults and $15 for children, and can be bought from Fire Up Sports, Onion and Vege Place, Katikati Building Supplies and the Katikati Fire Station on Thursday, February 25 and Friday, February 26, from 5-7pm. Some of the prizes up for grabs.

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For those who would like to have a go at across the Bay of Plenty Region including orienteering, there are social orienteering events foot orienteering, rogaining, mountain bike planned across both Tauranga and Rotorua cities orienteering, and navigation clinics and training. over the next few weeks. An inexpensive entry fee makes it even more The Wednesday night Summer Series enjoyable and a lovely way to explore the social orienteering events are planned local area at whatever pace a person to be suitable for everyone from wishes to go. beginners and families through to A rogaine is a type of orienteering. competitive orienteers. Competitors have a set period of “On our long summer evenings time to reach as many marked come and enjoy a fun run or walk points - called controls - as possible. around one of Orienteering BOP’s The runner or walker with the most urban orienteering maps in Tauranga,” points wins. The OBOP Summer Nav says OBOP’s Tui Hambrook. rogaines are 60 minutes long and the There are events at Bethlehem, areas include urban areas, parks and Samantha Clark and Papamoa, Mount Maunganui, some forest areas. Maddie Mear. Otumoetai, and participants need to The OBOP club is run by register from 5pm, with a mass start at 5.30pm volunteers who are passionate about the sport and late starters up to 6pm. and the potential benefits it gives to people Rotorua events will be held at Rotorua and communities - adventure, fun, health and Government Gardens, Tihiotonga Centennial wellbeing, confidence building, appreciation for Park, the Redwoods, Kuirau Park and Hannahs the environment. Bay, and participants need to register from Events are suitable for all ages, levels of fitness and 4.30pm, and then self-start any time from 4.30pm experience, with the main goal being to give people to 5.30pm. a sense of adventure and fun in an outdoor setting. OBOP organises and runs navigational events For more information, visit: www.obop.org.nz

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Ethical fashion coming to the fore Followers of ethical fashion are in for a treat when ReCreate founding director Erica Gadsby comes to town on February 23, for Lyon O’Neale Arnold Lawyers’ Wonder Women networking event.

well as other sustainable business practices. In addition to sewing training, profits from ReCreate are used to support a Cambodian non-government organisation to provide community initiatives such as family support, school sponsorship, medical assistance and community development. The New Zealand company set up a sewing Lyon O’Neale Arnold director Denise Arnold is centre in the disadvantaged community of the Founder of the Cambodia Charitable Trust, Dey Tmey in Cambodia in 2013 to provide which also works in rural Cambodia to support fair employment for predominantly women, children to gain access to education, so the two empowering people to provide for themselves, organisations have a shared vision. their families and their futures. Erica says ReCreate is not just about being ReCreate clothing is made from organic fabrics ethical. “It’s about empowering and transforming and uses environmentally friendly packaging as communities.” And their customers welcome the vision as much as they do the beautiful clothing. “People are becoming more aware of fast fashion and the exploitation of workers who produce it. “Our customers love being able to shop ethically.” Hear from ReCreate and other ethical fashion providers, and view some of the products available for sale, at Wonder Women, Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club, 90 Keith Allen Drive, 5.30pm-7.30pm, on Tuesday, February 23. Tickets cost $15 from: www.eventspronto.co.nz/ ReCreate founding director Erica Gadsby chats with worker Srey Leak at ethical.fashion. the sewing centre in Cambodia where the company’s ethical fashion is made. All proceeds to ReCreate.

Looking at our actions ‘Life Love and the Choices We Make’ is a collection of poems, readings, monologues, plays and songs that consider aspects of life and love that will be presented at 16th Avenue Theatre from February 19-27.

In doing so it takes a look at the way in which our actions and the actions of others can influence both life and love for each one of us. The items selected can only begin to scratch the surface of such a broad topic but they embrace both humour and pathos and will entertain and maybe even challenge. Viewers will take a look at how a traffic controller could influence day to day activities, how a young boy worries about whether the girl across the playground notices him, how the

attitude of a librarian can make life for a borrower difficult or how love can become old and tired, and more. The cast and crew are excited to bring Tauranga a somewhat different style of theatre to start the year – a year that looks at a world that is much different now than it was. ‘Life Love and the Choices We Make’ will be presented at 16th Avenue Theatre from February 19-27. For more information and to buy tickets, visit: www.16thavetheatre.co.nz

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Saturday 13 February Art Cold Wax Workshops

New art medium in NZ. Very popular overseas. Workshops at The Artery, Historic Village. Email kiwisuemac@ gmail.com

Art In The Park

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

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

Bay Singles Social Group

Join a bunch of over 50s 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

Carlton Gallery Exhibition

Two Prints & a Painting by Printmakers Combined. View at The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Open daily. Ph 07 549 5250

Death Cafe

Lively, safe agenda free conversations on dying & death, life & living Saturday 13 Feb 1pm@ Grindz Cafe. taurangadeathcafe@gmail.com www.deathcafe.com

Four Seasons Orchestral Concert

BOP Symphonia performs Four Seasons by Vivaldi & Piazzolla. 7:30pm, Holy Trinity Church. Tickets from Eventfinda, i-Sites. Door sales cash only.

Genealogy Informal Group

Friendly discussions/advice about climbing the family tree. Hall behind Brain Watkins House, 233 Cameron Rd. 1:30pm. Ph Janet 576 8835 evenings

Greerton Hall Market

2nd & last Saturday of each month. 8am-12pm. Stalls inside/ outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments at kitchen. Ph/txt for site. Tricia 07 543 1487 or 027 908 2952, www.facebook.com/greertonhallmarket

Jigsaw Library

St Stephen’s church, Highmore Tce 10am-12pm. Choose from 500 puzzles. Hire for 50c or $1, for 2 weeks

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm

Katikati Lions Moggies Market

8am-12, Memorial Hall, Main Rd Katikati. Bigger & better. Plants, veges, crafts, books, sausage sizzle, cafe & more. Ph Sharon 022 318 0196

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The dance that makes you feel! Learn technique, posture & how to move with connection. Ph Denise 0204 006 1340, Facebook “Tango In Tauranga”

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

NZDA BOP Range Day

Meets Lighthouse Church 9:30-12. Relax, chat, create, no pressure. All levels of skill welcome. Ph Denis 07 544 6451

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Synchronised Swimming

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

Mon 7pm or Wed at 8pm, both Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

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

Blooming Isolation by Michelle Judge, glass artist. 15th-28th Feb. 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-2pm.

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

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

Te Puna Quarry Park, 10-2pm. Free entry. Plants, garden ideas & equipment. Bring cash for stalls

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

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

Free ESOL & Christian Conversation Classes, Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. 9:30-11:30 (except school holidays).

Friendly synchronised swimming club based at Baywave. Beginners train Sat mornings. First lesson free. Ph Jo 027 543 1697, www.taurangasynchro.co.nz, Facebook: @taurangasynchroNZ

Tauranga Social Dance Club

1st dance, Baptist Hall, 640 Cameron Rd. Good company, supper & raffles. $7 entry. Ph Jan 576 3455

Te Puke Scottish Society

Dance, Sat 20th Feb 7-10:30pm, Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St, Te Puke. Live music, air conditioning, light supper, great company, raffles. $7 entry. Ph Valerie 573 7093

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

Village Radio Museum

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

Sunday 14 February 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-getover-it. Text 021 0274 2502

Brain Watkins House Museum

233 Cameron Rd. Family home for a century. 2pm-4pm, $5 adults, children free. Groups or school classes by arrangement. Ph 578 1835

Croquet

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

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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

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Golf Croquet

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

Papamoa Lions Club Market

Quakers

Quarry Plant Sale

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Self Help Book Discussion

Read & practise The Power of Focus by Ann Cornell. A practical guide to selfhealing. Make positive changes in your life. Starts soon. Ph/text 0210 274 2502

The Treaty Of Waitangi

Les Misérables Auditions

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Art Group Welcome Bay

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

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

Tauranga Musical Theatre is staging Les Misérables at Baycourt Theatre in September 2021. Auditions are being held 24-28 February. Audition booking info at www.tmt.org.nz

Argentine Tango in Tauranga

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

Katikati Tramping Club

Golden Cross to Waitete Rd. Moderate, 6hr. Ph Peter 027 634 4741

Mah Jong

We don’t laugh because we’re happy, we’re happy because we laugh! Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, 11-11:45am. No experience required. Koha. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

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, 233 Cameron Rd. Refreshments. Text 021 0274 2502

Dr Hirini Kaa will explore how, from its beginnings, Maori & Pakeha have had different responses to our founding document. 7pm. 1 Church St. www. stgeorgesgatepa.com

Underwater Hockey

Baywave Pool. Intermediate age & above. Gear provided & first 3 Have-a-go sessions free. 5-6pm Have-a-go & novice players. 6:15-7:45pm experienced players. https://www.sporty.co.nz/taurangauhc

Valentine’s Day Concert

Beginner Social Dance Class

Carlton Gallery Exhibition

Chess at Mount Maunganui

Dutch Friendly Support Network

ESOL

Friends Of The Library

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

Indoor Bowls

At St Mary’s Church Hall, 33 Girven Rd, Bayfair. Register by 12:20pm. All welcome. $4 entry

Keep On Your Feet

Omokoroa 11am-12, Settlers Hall, 334 Omokoroa Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617

Marching For Leisure

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

Monday Matinee - Katikati

Fall in love with Simon O’Neill, Jackie Clarke & Tim Beveridge with an unforgettable evening of music & entertainment. Baycourt 7:30pm. Ticket info at www.baycourt.co.nz

Enjoy a movie in the boutique Junction Theatre @ The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Movie screens 1:30pm. $10 or $7.50 Gold Card. Ph 549 5250

Monday 15 February

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 027 206 077

Active Seniors Exercise Group

Strength & balance classes Mon & Thur. Intermediate class 9:30, low impact 11am. City Church, Otumoetai. Friendly classes for seniors

Adult Social Ballroom/Latin Dance

Free introductory beginner dance lesson, 7:30pm , Club Mt Maunganui. Partner not necessary. Ph Dean 021 230 3187 www.udance2.co.nz

Age Concern 500 Cards

Friendly fun group gets together 9:30-11.30am (except Public Holidays) at Age Concern, 177a Fraser St, Tauranga. $2 donation

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Silla Taekwon-do Club

Taekwon-do classes at Silla TKD Club, Mon & Thurs at Te Puna school Hall, 6-7:30pm. Affordable rates. Ph George 022 437 4403 https:// www.facebook.com/Silla-Tae-KwonDo-112414698778951/

Strength & Balance Classes

Mt Bible Chapel, Bedsloe Pl, Arataki. 10-10:50am. Seniors fun exercise class to build up strength & improve balance. All abilities welcome. Ph Lynda 029 230 0162

TaiChi Beginner Classes

TePuke Memorial Hall Mon 5:30pm, Tues/Thurs 9:30am. Greerton Hall Wed 9:30am. TePuna Memorial Hall Thurs 9:30am. $5 Ph David 027 222 2824

Tauranga Bird Club Meetings

2nd Monday of every month, including public holidays. Club night for everyone interested in learning about keeping aviary or pet birds. 7:30pm, Matua Hall, Matua.

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Today 9:30am, also 2nd/4th Thurs 7pm. Come along & join us to learn knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, dyeing & felting. 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191

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

Welcome Bay Indoor Bowls

Welcome Bay Hall. New members welcome. Names in by 7:15pm, finish approx 9:30pm. Ph Gordon 07 544 2882

Tuesday 16 February Alcoholics Anonymous

Open Meeting 7:30pm, St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

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

Fitness Fun At Cherrywood

Cardio, weights, pilates, floor work & dance. Make new friends. Coffee afterwards. St Columba Church 502 Otumoetai Rd, 9:30-10:30am. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448

Greerton Coffee & Conversation

Do you miss having someone to chat to? Come & join us! Register interest at Age Concern 578 2631

Inachord Tauranga

Women who love to sing & have fun meet 7pm at Community Church Moffat Rd Bethlehem. New members are always welcome. Musical Director Andrew Braid. Ph Rhonda 027 323 9497

Inner Wheel Tauranga

Women working together to help local charities/causes to succeed. Next meeting Mar 9th 7pm. Come join us! Ph Tory 0210 873 1153

Keep On Your Feet

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

Merge Social Connections

A social group of new residents to Tauranga. Meet 5pm 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month. Email Karen at merge.tauranga@gmail.com

Neurodiverse Karate Class

Sessions for kids diagnosed or non diagnosed with Austism, Aspergers, ADHD & other forms of Neurodiversity. Go to www.tmaa.co.nz for more info.

Ocean Running Fun Run

Enter Mount Ocean Sports Club , Pilot Bay from 5:15pm.Walkers start 5:40pm,

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