16 April 2021, Issue 1055
Pride of the poppy Thousands of poppies, stored away in their own form of ‘managed isolation’ since March last year, are finally being brought out into the daylight. Tauranga’s ‘Poppy Lady’ Veronica Egan (pictured) is encouraging locals to honour sacrifice and service on their lapels
with the RSA’s annual Poppy Day appeal, happening today. Veronica has been the Poppy Lady for Tauranga for 36 years. She was unable to run the street appeal last year due to the Alert Level 4 lockdown and is delighted that it can go ahead this year, as the appeal
raises much-needed funds to help New Zealand’s veterans. In 2021, the RSA has chosen to highlight the experiences of women and the military. That’s both women in uniform and those women who watch their sons, daughters, husbands or lovers depart and have the
daily angst of never knowing if they will return. The RSA Poppy Day appeal, usually held on the Friday before Anzac Day, is this year being held on Friday, April 16. Read the rest of the story on page 6. Photo: John Borren.
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with an impressive sward of grass. It has a fabulous collection of rocks and some ferns. Oh yes, and wood – some big knotty stumps that I didn’t have a hope So, in order to help solve the country’s of chopping up for firewood. The Weekendproblems, Sun Combined Circulationto ‘fess BOP I feel it’s important upTimes Fortunately they look kind of circulation 69,062 circulation of NZME 10,162 suggestive and you can rest your beer on to my sins. them so they are called sculptures. Firstly, I’ve had a hand in the national When we started this project I didn’t timber shortage. Combined Katikati realise I was depriving my fellow citizens It’s got nothing to do BOP withTimes, the fact myAdvertiser andoff-cut Te Puke of Times circulation isof a roof over their head. p: 07 578 0030 monitor sits on a fat rimu, I frequently drive though the Central thanof HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz or my desk is aless series old-man-pine North Island with its endless forests of planks first used to line the garage walls pinus radiata, feeling a sense of pride at 60 years ago. how self-sufficient we are as a nation. I’m staring out a window framed by wide planks of macrocarpa at ornamental cherry trees and a silver birch that are useless for anything but shedding stuff. And then there is the kowhai tree that attracts dozens of tui each year, which then poop on the car. Useless! My sin is that I’ve also been buying proper wood – the sort of stuff used to make houses. With scant regard for the housing crisis I’ve been buying wood of all shapes and sizes – framing timber, plywood for the floors, fancy wood for the door and window trims. All this has been used to feather my If there is one thing we do well in this own nest. You see, my oldest offspring country, it’s growing wood. moved home to further her studies. Ministry for Primary Industries figures And there goes the office. show we have a whopping 1.66 million hectares of plantation forest and are A wood fest reaching record harvests of 35 million There was nothing for it but to cubic metres of wood each year. convert an old garage into a proper That seems like a lot. space for a serious person to do advanced pontificating. Shipping it out I could have easily used the end of But the upshot is that we send it all the lounge with the fireplace and the to China as logs so they can do useful cool desk but it’s no good when Mrs things with it and process bugger-all into Hutch finishes work and starts watching usable timber ourselves. We are actually something silly on TV. And I also need closing timber mills – including one in somewhere to hide when I’ve said Whakatane just last month – while at something wrong. the same time running out of timber for So ‘The Office’ was born, complete an already stressed-out building industry. with Zen Garden – which is basically Now, I’m willing to take my fair share a reclaimed pool full of rubble, topped of the blame, but I feel like it’s a bit
useless for Governments to collect vast amounts of data on how much wood we have and how many houses we need if nobody does anything with that information.
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Don’t get me wrong, I’m not making light of death but the reality is that it happens to the best of us and we need to make plans. Up until now, I have always fancied a Viking funeral – just pop me in an old dinghy full of kindling, push me out into a lake and fire flaming arrows at me. Simple and cheap, no need for a burial plot and very entertaining for the spectators. However, in light of the timber crisis, the cost of carbon credits, environmental and cultural concerns, I have decided that being composted is the right way to go. This wasn’t feasible up until just a few months ago. Gone are the days when you can just pop your loved one in a pile of compost in the backyard and plant an oak tree. However, as luck would have it, the Whakatane District Council has now made it possible to have ‘natural burials’, as reported on Wednesday. The council’s general manager of community experience Georgina Fletcher says council staff felt privileged to be able to facilitate the first burial at the Hillcrest Cemetery Natural Burial Grove. Basically, you are buried in such a way as to add to the nutrients in the soil and a tree is planted on top. I feel like that will more than make up for any past indiscretions with wood. daniel@thesun.co.nz
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Scotty Harvey says the jab cab will break down the barriers preventing people from getting the vaccine. Photo: John Borren.
Jab Cab drives away fear The Jab Cab, a Te Tuinga Whanau Trust initiative, is roaming the streets aiming to take the anxiety out of the Covid-19 vaccination. The van will be a visible presence in the community enabling people to get information and taking people to clinics for vaccinations. Te Tuinga Whanau executive director Tommy Wilson says they are taking the fear out of getting the jab.“At the moment there's almost a flood of fear being created by what I consider poorly informed people.” Providing people with correct information in a language they understand will dispel misinformation and conspiracy theories circulating on social media and in the community, says Tommy. “We're just sharing that taiaha of knowledge. The taiaha of knowledge will win all battles that Maori face in the future. “Information is powerful.” The jab cab is part of the trust’s Pfizer for Whanau initiative, the hope is they will be able to set up a vaccination clinic at the Greerton RSA, where they provide temporary accommodation for homeless people. Te Tuinga Whanau looks after 150 families and has around 80 people walk in a week looking for advice or help. Tommy says they also work with
prisoners, gang members, homeless, poor people and the elderly. Having a clinic at the RSA will enable them to provide a safe and comfortable space for people, rather than a sterile environment where clinicians might not know their background or the challenges they face, says Tommy. TTW social worker Scotty Harvey says a clinic at the RSA will bring whanau together and they will spread the word and create trust. Scotty and Tommy liken word of mouth to the kumara vine and say people might not read or watch the news but they’ll listen to the kumara vine. “The kumara vine is very powerful and we have branches of the kumara vine that go into all sectors of the community,” says Tommy. Scotty runs a men’s group and he aims to equip these men with facts about the vaccine. “We’re giving them information so that they can go away and empower their whanau.” Both Tommy and Scotty plan to get the vaccine when it is available and want to set an example to others. Tommy says, “I'm telling everyone, I will get vaccinated as soon as it comes along”. “They don't have to get vaccinated, but I want them to make informed choices based on good sound evidence not on conspiratorial stuff. “We’re using knowledge as a weapon to fight this Alisha Evans battle, because this is a real war.”
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Intrepid feline’s four year ordeal A Papamoa couple feel like they are living in the twilight zone after being reunited with their cat, who disappeared four years ago.
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Tauranga City Council face losing a significant subsidy in relation to the installation of new LED streetlighting because of supply issues. The project is part of a nationwide initiative supported by the Government and funded by Waka Kotahi/New Zealand Transport Agency who are due to pay for 85 per cent of the upgrade costs. As part of the Capital Programme report presented to council commissioners at a meeting this week, it is documented that Council could lose the funding if the programme stretches into the next financial year. Commissioner chair Anne Tolley suggests it’s something the commissioners will bring up with Waka Kotahi at their next meeting.
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Jo and Peter Morgan never expected to get a call saying their cat Dion had been found in Matamata; 70km away from where he went missing. “It just feels like the twilight zone – he was here, he was gone and now he’s here again. Dreams do come true don’t they,” laughs Jo. Four years ago, Dion went missing from their Papamoa home and Jo always held out hope that he would be found. She renewed the missing cat post fortnightly on TradeMe the entire time and paid his pet insurance for two years after he was gone. “I actually feel stunned,” she says. “I've always said, I believe that one day someone will take him into a vet. And that's exactly what happened.” Dion turned up on a Matamata farm around four weeks ago. After a week the farmer realised the tenacious tomcat wasn’t going away so took him to a vet. After Dion’s microchip was scanned, Jo was called and the following day Dion was on his way back home. Jo and Peter have no idea how the mobile moggy ended up so far away. “If only he could talk,” Jo muses. Further adding to the mystery is another Papamoa cat, Tigger, who went missing in September last year and was found on the same Matamata farm six weeks later. Tigger’s owner Pauline Broughton says it’s really weird he was found so far away because he normally doesn’t stray far from home.
She has no idea how he ended up there. Tigger has been known to sleep in their vehicles from time to time, so it’s possible he got in someone’s car. Like Jo, Pauline remained hopeful Tigger would return; they called him every night and shook his treat jar because normally if he heard it he would rush home. When Pauline’s mum got the call that Tigger had been found they were overjoyed and emotional. “We were all so happy. It's quite the relief to have him home.” Jo’s husband Peter says it was a surprise to see Dion again. Unlike Jo, he thought Dion might have been hit by a car. “It's been a long time. I'd actually given him up for lost. It was great to see his cheeky face again and he seemed to recognise me, even after four years.” Dion is settling back into home life well, although it will take time to reintegrate into the ‘Morgan menagerie’ of two pugs and three other cats, he says. Jo says finding Dion after so long proves the importance of having pets microchipped and that the microchip is registered with current owner contact details. “That tiny little piece of technology is just so incredible.” It’s unknown how many of Dion’s nine lives were used while he was away but he’s breaking the stereotype that black cats are unlucky.
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Police have announced a $100,000 reward for information that reveals what happened to missing toddler Amber-Lee Rose Cruickshank. Amber-Lee was last seen on October 17, 1992, at a property in Cornwall Street, Kingston, on the shores of Lake Wakatipu south of Queenstown. “While we don’t know where she is or what happened, we believe she may have been the victim of foul play,” says Detective Inspector Stu Harvey. “There is someone out there who holds the key to the truth.” Amber-Lee and her family were staying at the Kingston address and a number of people were socialising there at the time she went missing.
Peter Morgan is thrilled Dion recognised him after being gone for so long. Photo: John Borren.
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A Covid-19 vaccination centre for frontline healthcare workers is open in Tauranga. The centre, established by the Bay of Plenty District Health Board, is catering to frontline healthcare workers who work in and around the city. It is located in 1st Avenue, near the former Farmers building. It was opened on Monday. An appointment system will be operating, and those being vaccinated will receive a specific date and time for their vaccination. Frontline health workers will be the first to receive the vaccine.
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‘Unsafe crossing’ concerns Pater Gallagher is worried someone will be hit on this ‘dangerous’ Papamoa crossing. Photo: John Borren.
A Papamoa man is warning people about a pedestrian crossing he believes is dangerous in the Papamoa Town Centre. Peter Gallagher is concerned about a crossing at the eastern end of the shopping centre off Gravatt Road. The crossing is outside Wholefoods Bin Inn Papamoa and the first three metres on either side runs through angle parking. Peter is concerned that people’s line of sight is obscured by parked cars. He was driving one day and didn’t see a woman who was nearly on the crossing. She shouted: ‘Hey pedestrian’. “I felt sorry for her and I felt guilty because I'm only doing 10km/h but it's dangerous,” says Peter. “I felt terrible because I had my grandson in the car with me.” Peter says he had no show of seeing the woman until he was right at the end edge of the crossing. He is worried someone will be hurt and says having the crossing through the parking with no indicator of where the road starts gives pedestrians a false sense of security. His wife Norma had a near miss at the same crossing – she was walking across it when a car went through quickly.
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People’s view of the road is blocked by a standard car but vans and four-wheel drives are even worse, says Peter. He would like to see yellow lines put where the crossing meets the road and potentially remove the lines from the parking area to start the crossing on the road. There is a yellow line on one side of the crossing just before the road but you still can’t see cars until you reach the line, says Peter. “It's a busy little place. I just want them to make it safe.” The speed limit for the road is 10km/h. Peter has contacted the police and Tauranga City Council about the crossing but because it is on privately owned land there is nothing they can do. He says both organisations were very good and the person he spoke to from the police understood the issue. Papamoa Town Centre Association administrator Scott Murray says people might mistake the pedestrian areas for parking if the crossing lines are removed from the angle parking area. He says they could potentially look at different colour markings in the parking bays. “Safety is important and we will consider what other alternatives could be looked at,” says Scott.
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The RSA Poppy: a national icon Tauranga’s ‘Poppy Lady’ Veronica Egan has been organising the Tauranga RSA’s annual Poppy Day appeal since 1985. This year, the RSA has chosen to highlight the experiences of women and the military.
become a national icon. Poppy Day is usually held on the Friday before Anzac Day, the national day of remembrance commemorating all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations, and also commemorates the first landing of the Anzacs at Gallipoli. This year, Poppy Day is being held a week earlier, in order to ensure that funds are raised in time ahead of Anzac Day. As well as Tauranga, Poppy Day appeals will be held on April 16, in Katikati, Te Puke and Mount Maunganui. Rosalie Liddle
“I joined the women’s section of the RSA in 1983 and was just a member,” says Veronica. “Before very long I found I was on the committee.” Crawford Her first Poppy Day came along and she quickly found she was able to assist with anything needed. “I was helping with the catering and the women’s section. “Then the lady who was in charge passed away. “I had worked with her, so I ended up being the ‘Poppy Lady’ – that’s what they called me.” To be the Poppy Lady requires liaising with people and plenty of planning. It’s a big job, with Sonia Peebles and RSA welfare committee chairperson Tony Hulme assisting her. Her team deliver the poppies to schools, businesses and rest homes. “And Tauranga grows so that means there’s a bit more each year.” The RSA Poppy has truly Sonia Peebles preparing for the Poppy Day appeal. Photo: John Borren.
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Teen tackles cancer diagnoses with computers
There are just three months left for community groups to apply for funding for projects that aim to enhance, preserve or protect the Bay of Plenty's natural or historic character. The grants are available through the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Environmental Enhancement fund, with up to $25,000 per project available. In the last year, the fund has
James Zingel has spent countless hours on his award winning research project.
An aspiring scientist has won an award for his breast cancer data research that could have applications for other illnesses. James Zingel from Tauranga has won the 2020 Prime Minister’s Future Scientist Prize. He is “absolutely flattered” and stoked to be chosen as the winner. For the project, James ran a breast cancer dataset through a classic computer and quantum computer to see which is superior at analysing the data. The dataset has information from thousands of breast cancer patients and included details about the size and colour of tumours.
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James trained a model on both computers to see which factors of the data are important and to predict the correct class of cancer. He adds if you just look at data defining the cancer can be unclear, when a doctor looks at the data they have to come to their own conclusion. “In medicine it’s really important that you have an early diagnosis that’s correct. If the computer can correctly identify what the disease is you have a much better chance of surviving it.” James’ model was around 80 per cent accurate and he says computers are increasingly being used for medical data analysis. “In hospitals they're using a lot more identification and classifying with computer systems. You can hugely the assist doctors and potentially save thousands of lives with the correct diagnostics.” The 19-year-old says his research can be applied to other areas as well. “You could extrapolate this to many, many different other types of cancers and illnesses.” James chose to focus on breast cancer because it is a big issue in today’s society and the dataset was readily available online.
His findings concluded that currently the classical method is better than the quantum one but he thinks as quantum computing grows the quantum algorithm will outperform the classical one in the near future. James taught himself linear algebra and the ingenious methods used to calculate algorithms. He has gone from a general understanding of quantum physics theory, to describing it in maths, and finally coding it in a language that generates coherent results. The Prime Minister’s Science Prize judges are impressed with how James “threw himself wholeheartedly into his project”. He has spent hundreds of hours on the project and it took up a lot of spare time during his last two years at Bethlehem College.
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This is not the first time this research has won James accolades, he was awarded top research project at the Barcelona International Youth Science Challenge in 2019. Bethlehem College Principal Larne Edmeades has great hopes for what James will be able to achieve in the future. “James’ project was obviously a very significant part of his senior schooling here at Bethlehem, but to be fair, the majority of the momentum came from James himself. “I’m sure, given his whole-hearted approach, he will do tremendously well with like-minded and talented people at university level.” James is in his first year at the University of Auckland studying a Bachelor of Science, doublemajoring in physics and mathematics. He plans to do his honours and PhD with the aim of becoming a quantum physicist. His Future Scientist prize of $50,000 will support his studies and he hopes it will make it a Alisha Evans lot easier to achieve his goals.
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Principal retires after 26 years After being Bethlehem School’s principal for almost three decades, Brian Field is retiring.
It’s been a week full of ‘lasts’ for Bethlehem School principal Brian Field, as he wraps up his final week after 26 years as principal of the school. Since 1995, Brian has seen the school develop and change from an establishment with six teachers and 120 kids, to a team of 23 teachers and more than 500 students. The sheer sense of community is what Brian will miss the most about Bethlehem School, as well as the longstanding teachers that have worked alongside him for many years, if not all of his time there. The sense of community is illustrated in both the pupils and the staff that Brian has worked with over the years. “One of the things I will remember about this school is the strong links between staff. “Most of the staff have had kids come through here,” says Brian. Dean Rewiti, who Brian says was the heart and soul of the school, began as a student. Dean worked at the school for more than 50 years, her children attended Bethlehem School, and now, her great grandchildren also attend. At age 95, Dean still has a lot to do with the school. “I actually just had morning tea with her, she is a link to a lot of the school’s history,” says Brian. Brian believes that the community aspect of the school, and the long-standing teachers “creates a structure of knowledge; how the school operates and what’s important to the school”.
The wider community also keeps involved with the goings on at Bethlehem School. A working bee was held to build the school swimming pool changing rooms from scratch. “The community really takes ownership of the school,” says Brian. This ownership and community engagement also reflects an issue Brian faced during his earlier years regarding tagging on the property. “The tagging has now completely disappeared, it’s almost like there’s a tapu on it.” As holding the title as one of the oldest schools in the Bay of Plenty, Bethlehem School originally opened its doors as Paeroa Native School in 1883. It then became Bethlehem Maori School in 1945 and in the 1960s, was changed to Bethlehem School. Since then, there has been many changes to the physical structure of the school. “You can walk around the grounds and see how the buildings have grown to cater for the growing number of students. “It’s a school where you can see the changes in time and age,” says Brian. After 32 years in principalship, and a lot less being a teacher, Brian has been trying to get into the classroom as much as possible this past year. “I would much rather be in a classroom with the kids than in an office in front of a computer,” he says. However, over the years, the rise in technology has started to become a reason why Brian has chosen to step down from his role. “It’s time for new blood to come in.” Jordan Boyd
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An RSA heritage When Tauranga Boys’ College Year 13 student Shane Webb set the goal of going to Outward Bound for 21 days, the main hurdle he faced was meeting the cost of the challenging outdoor adventure course. “The whole cost was around $4500, and I was working to raise money to pay for it,” says Shane. Outward Bound, located in the Marlborough Sounds, helps people reach their full potential through challenge in the outdoors, by participating in activities such as sailing, kayaking, tramping, high ropes and physical training. Shane, 17, did a lot of his own fundraising but as exams approached, found he was coming up short on the final amount needed. “I’m a member of the Tauranga RSA, and I wrote to them asking for sponsorship,” says Shane. “He has a heritage of three generations with the RSA,” says RSA welfare committee chairperson Tony Hulme. “His father and grandfather. “It’s a family tradition. They’ve supported the club very well, all of them. “With his exams coming up, we knew there was no way he was going to be able to raise any more and we took that into consideration. We like to see
people try raise money first, and don’t want them just to write to us for funds. “And they’re not to give up when we say: ‘yes we will help you’, saying the RSA is going to pay the rest. Because that’s not what it’s about. “We’re here to help the community because they’ve helped us over Poppy Days, so it’s time for us to come to the party and pay back.” Tony says they do prefer people be members of the RSA “otherwise we could end up with loads of people asking for funds and it’s not that big a kitty”. Shane was the only student from his college to go on the Outward Bound, meeting up with others around the country. “It was a very enjoyable experience and I’d definitely go back again. I made lots of new friends.” He learned to use a map and compass when tramping, enjoyed kayaking, and got to experience activities like coasteering set in one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand. “On one of the tramps I saw snow, in the middle of January.” Shane, who also plays football for Tauranga City, is thinking of further studies at university, but would love to do the Outward Bound course again. “The best thing was meeting new people.” Rosalie Liddle Crawford
House prices continue to soar Median prices for residential properties across New Zealand are at a new record high. From March 2020 to March 2021 median prices increased by 24.3 per cent from $665,000 to $826,300. Median house prices for New Zealand, excluding Auckland,
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In the Bay of Plenty, women’s football is also enjoying its time in the sun. The WaiBop W-League got underway last weekend with eight teams from across the region hoping to win the league and,
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weekend clash on a hot and humid afternoon at Wharepai Domain. A brace from Monique Lowry and a goal apiece from Laura Pedersen, Briana Osborne, Jasmine Quilligan and Gemma Martin did the damage in a game in which Laura and Briana were making their 100th appearance for the club. Tauranga also won their opening game in emphatic fashion, smashing Whakatane Town for six in a 6-2 win with hat-tricks each for Abi Collins and Keri-Ann Jones. Waikato Unicol Women defeated Melville 5-2 whilst reigning champions Waiariki were beaten by league newcomers Claudelands Rovers 4-0, suggesting a wide open title race could be on the cards. But whilst silverware is the main goal, making sure the women’s game continues to flourish in the Bay of Plenty is at the forefront of everyone’s collective mind. “What is important for women’s football now is that the World Cup is coming here,” says Alan. “I think that has given an impetus to young people wanting to play. Our squads at younger age groups appear to be growing.” Mathew Nash
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New netball uniforms for Oropi Emma Weston, age nine, is excited because she and her Oropi School netball team mates will be able to wear their new team uniforms this year, thanks to a generous donation from Tauranga RSA.
Geneva was notified that he was a prisoner of war. “He was finally released in 1945 from Germany, was repatriated to London, and made his way home towards the end of 1945.” Being a member of the RSA is a Hulme family tradition, with strong bonds built and support extended to older and younger members alike. “I wrote to the RSA asking for a little bit of money so we could get the new uniforms,” says Emma.
The netball season, which starts in Term 2, will be the first time the Year 5 student and her team will be on the court wearing the school Kokako Rosalie logo. Last year, the arrival of the uniforms was Liddle delayed due to Covid. Crawford “We did the whole netball season in the other uniforms,” says Emma. “When the new uniforms arrived the netball season had just finished.” “And the season was made shorter because of Covid too,” says Emma’s mother Sarah-Jayne Weston. “This year they’re very excited to hopefully have the whole season.” The new uniforms are dark navy blue with the Oropi School blue trim. On the front is the Kokako bird, and on the back, the same bird appears, along with the letters RSA. “We needed the new uniforms because we’d had the other ones for ages,” says Emma. “They were dark blue, didn’t say Oropi School, and didn’t have the bird on them.” Emma’s grandfather Tony Hulme is a member of the RSA, and Emma has been attending Anzac Day parades with him since she was about six months old. Tony’s father Cyril Edgar Hulme went to war and Tony wears his medals on Anzac Day. Tauranga RSA president Fred Milligan and RSA welfare committee “He was missing in action for six chairperson Tony Hulme with Tony’s granddaughter Emma Weston, months in 1940 in the Western Desert,” says Tony. “Six months later nine, in her new Oropi School netball uniform. Photo: Rosalie Liddle Crawford.
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Greerton car boot sale on the move The monthly Tauranga South Community Patrol Car Boot Sale has found a new home at the Tauranga Racecourse. “After 12 wonderful years being based at the Greerton Village School the car boot sale needs to move to a new 'home',” says Tauranga South Community Patrol chair Maureen Kathan. The Car Boot Sale has become a Greerton fixture, well attended by both vendors and shoppers alike. For a single vehicle site of $5, it provides a much-appreciated opportunity for people to make a few dollars out of a garage or house spring clean. “The reason for the move is that the school will refurbish their playground to make it safer for their pupils, and vehicles will no longer be permitted on the grounds,” says Maureen. “We are grateful to the school for their support over the years and their commitment to support us in our fund raising efforts.” The monthly sale, held on the third Saturday of each month, is essential for helping raise funds for the local community patrol. “It is one of our major fund raising avenues,” says Maureen. “The money raised enables us to keep
our patrol car on the road, our patrollers trained and to buy protective clothing so that we can continue our work with the police, striving to keep our community safe.” The Car Boot Sale will be held at the Tauranga Race Course on Cameron Road, with the first sale this Saturday, April 17. There will also be a sausage sizzle, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and fizzy drinks available. No dogs are allowed at this venue. “We will be set up by the grandstand and vendors and the public can enter through Gate 4. “It will be well sign posted. We extend our thanks to the management of Racing Tauranga for their generous support,” says Maureen. “This is a perfect opportunity to clean out your garage, those cupboards and under the bed and bring your treasures along to make some money. At $5 a single site and $10 a double it's a bargain.” Gates open at 7am and close at 12pm, for the newly located Tauranga South Community Patrol Car Boot Sale, held on the third Saturday of each month. For further information contact Shirley: 0274146040 or Jude: 0211850586. Website: www.tscp.org.nz and email: carboot@tscp.org.nz
Government to phase out live exports by sea The Government has announced the export of livestock by sea will cease following a transition period of up to two years. “At the heart of our decision is upholding New Zealand’s reputation for high standards of animal welfare. We must stay ahead of the curve in a world where animal welfare is under increasing scrutiny,” says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor. “This decision will affect some farmers, exporters, and importers and a transition period will enable the sector to adapt.” Live exports by sea represent approximately
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Fixing the housing issue Readers will no doubt have seen the government announcement a couple of weeks ago on steps to address New Zealand’s runaway housing market. This included methods to curb investors alongside ways to ramp up supply. We can turn ourselves
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last year, a little above the national average of 13 per cent. Housing affordability is not just a New Zealand problem, house prices in Sydney increased by 12 per cent last year, Melbourne by 11 per cent, but we get it a little worse here, causing a number of issues in the community. The government housing package recognises the dire state that we are in, and has made a number of changes to attempt to get better outcomes. While some of those are about tipping the balance to first home buyers, it is hard to see this making a useful difference unless availability and price is looked at (our median price is now just under $900k). The $3.8b in the housing acceleration fund is a big number and where we need to focus our thinking. So what would make a difference in the Tauranga housing market? In this area it is all about creating supply. As a rough rule of thumb we need 1000 new dwellings per year to be able to keep up with population growth. Subdivisions are the traditional way to do provide more supply, but these generally need heavy duty infrastructure
to be put in first. Infill or intensification is preferred, but there are no guarantees about a market response to planning changes or whether this could provide enough dwellings, fast enough. Provision of social, transitional and affordable housing is also really important – through the likes of Accessible Properties, Te Tuinga Whanau, and Kainga Ora. The state that we are in demands that we throw the kitchen sink at getting more supply, which means using all of the methods above. We need some of that government acceleration fund to unlock well planned, transport network friendly, subdivisions – this is generally for roading connections. We need more apartment blocks and townhouses in key areas, such as the CBD, and we need government departments to help transform availability, particularly at the lower end of the market so that affordability can improve. This might seem drastic, but we ignore our current problems and future population growth at our peril. Urgent action and a good chunk of that government funding are needed for better housing outcomes in our community.
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New StatsNZ figures reveal how fewer businesses are operating across the country than before the nationwide lockdown brought about by Covid-19 a year ago. The latest research highlights the impact of the pandemic in New Zealand, with around 1000 fewer businesses operating in January this year than there were in January 2020. The drop follows an increase of 10,500 new businesses in the year before the country’s borders closed. Between April 2020 and January 2021, the number of businesses closing exceeded the number of businesses starting out. BusinessNZ chief executive Kirk Hope says it is not surprising to learn that fewer people wanted to risk opening a new business.
“There were businesses who were hard hit already before we went into lockdowns,” says Kirk, “particularly in tourism and hospitality and parts of retail, so it’s not a surprise that some those businesses haven’t survived.” However, he says the number of closures was less than first expected. “That is quite a low number of business closures, and it speaks to the high volume of support that was provided to keep people attached to businesses.” Kirk claims it demonstrated how critical government support was for businesses to survive lockdowns. StatsNZ is collating business entries and exits data for a regional breakdown, which is likely to be available later this year.
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Making shoes last the distance
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Shane Barr, of Shane Barr Shoe Repairs Tauranga who celebrated 22 years in business in April, says business is still strong despite the challenges of Covid-19 lockdown, as more people are looking to get shoes altered and repaired. This is due partly to the trend in upcycling and recycling, but also because there is a lack of supply for some shoes. “Women are bringing long boots in to get fixed as they can’t find them in the shops. “The same with men’s dress shoes as many of those shops have closed." There are also new trends he is noticing for both men and women – the metal toe plate is back in vogue and he has had a few shoes to be plated. Shane says that by caring for your shoe or boot from the outset you can make them last twice as long as they otherwise would have. He has
noticed a steady decline in the quality of shoes – even expensive ones, with manufacturers cutting costs and materials. Parts that used to be made of leather are now chipboard. “I advise people as soon as they have bought their footwear, bring it in and where appropriate we will put a stronger sole and heel on that will make it last longer.” Shane has many before and after pictures showing stunning transformations of shoes that people brought in looking worse for wear, which the team has transformed to make them look as good as new. If last year's winter boots are looking a little worn and scuffed, a simple leather paint and polish works wonders. Shane says that since Ziera/Kumfs is no longer in town, he is doing more work making shoes comfortable for people. He just did a shoe build up for client Harry Austin who has one leg shorter than the other after an operation.
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Recruitment office opens at Mount Maunganui
Recruitment and labour hire specialist Canstaff is set to open a new Mount Maunganui office, with a focus on hiring for the construction, manufacturing and logistics sectors. Canstaff sales manager Mark Greenstreet saw an opportunity to bridge the gap between employers’ need for workers and people looking for work in the area, which has been hit by recent manufacturing closures. “We hope that our collaboration with employers will help to fill those shortages while helping local people find work.” With recent closures in manufacturing hitting the region hard, Mark believes there are a
great many people with quality, transferable skills able to move into other areas of employment. “It is our role to help respond to the demands of the changing marketplace with staff who are ready for work,” says area sales manager Michele Anderson. “People may not apply for a specific role because they believe they don’t have the right skill-set or experience when, in reality, many have transferable skills that can be utilised in different roles within construction, manufacturing and logistics.” Canstaff’s new Mount Maunganui office is located at 2 Curly McLeod Way, Mount Maunganui.
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Water Safety funding round opens Water Safety New Zealand’s annual funding round is now open to applications following the release of New Zealand Water Safety Sector Strategy 2025: Wai Ora Aotearoa. WSNZ is looking to invest in partnerships that deliver drowning prevention interventions in line with the objectives of the strategy and make a difference to New Zealand’s high drowning toll. Drowning is the leading cause of recreational death and the third highest cause of accidental death in New Zealand. The 2016-2020 five year average is 80 preventable fatalities. Each application must
align with the following funding priorities to ensure that they meet the vision of Wai Ora Aotearoa that ‘everyone connects to and enjoys the water safely’.The priorities for 2021/2022 are under-fives, water skills for life, Maori water safety education, reducing male drowning and improve decision making in 15-34 age range. More detail can be found in the Funding Round prospectus which is on the ‘Get Funded’ page on the WSNZ website where you will also find the application form and FAQs. The 2021/22 funding round will close at 11.59pm Monday, May 24.
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Positive steps in gender pay On March 30, 2021, New Zealand received some confirmation that what we are doing for women is working. The World Economic Forum released its 2021 Global Gender Gap Report, analysing the gender equality gap for 156 countries across four indicators: economic participation and opportunity; educational attainment; health and survival; and political attainment. I am pleased to report New Zealand has moved from sixth place in 2020 to fourth place in 2021, just behind Iceland, Norway, and Finland. This report highlights the success of New Zealand’s work on closing the gender pay gap, increased women’s participation in the labour market and parliament (now 48 per cent), and our share of women in professional and technical roles. With the Gender Pay Gap Action Plan, we’ve delivered the biggest drop in the public service gender pay gap in 17 years, it’s now 9.6 per cent – the lowest ever recorded. We’ve passed the Equal Pay Amendment Act to make sure women are paid fairly. We have reached our target of 50 per cent women in public sector boards and committees, and 53 per cent in public sector senior
leadership roles. We’ve also increased the paid parental leave from 22 to 26 weeks and the amount of paid parental leave by $20 per week, introduced leave for people who are grieving a miscarriage or stillborn baby, and introduced domestic violence leave. This is welcome progress and shows this Government is delivering for women. Under Labour, New Zealand has made significant progress for women.
Talking about the week that’s been Another week, another shambles from this government. We’ve seen terrible housing statistics, failures at our border, horticulturalists struggling to get their fruit picked and major delays in Covid vaccinations; we were supposed to be at the front of the vaccination queue and now we’re the second last in the OECD. Only 23 per cent of our total vaccinations have been administered on schedule, and they don’t even know which border staff have been vaccinated. Another major concern is that we’re seeing growing mental health waitlists at a time when New Zealanders are doing life tougher than ever. Child and adolescent mental health waiting times have ballooned nationwide. This Government came to power in 2017 promising improvements to our country’s mental health care but the crisis has worsened; they even delayed the most recent reporting so the figures could be massaged before release. On the plus side, it’s good that the Government have listened to the Opposition’s calls to announce a Trans-Tasman travel bubble. That’s great news if you are keen for a holiday in
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Australia or have loved ones over there waiting to come home. But what about the Pacific, a region largely untouched by Covid? Why can’t more RSE workers come in? Why can’t Cook Islanders come here and we go there? Our passports are the same. Our currency is the same. Why are they being penalised by the New Zealand Government? I hope you have a lovely weekend in the Bay of Plenty enjoying the many activities on offer throughout our region.
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Art and the power of women Two new exhibitions celebrating the power of women open this weekend at The Incubator Creative Hub at Tauranga’s Historic Village. The exhibitions will be officially launched at 10am on Saturday by local MP Angie Warren Clark, who is a former manager of Tauranga Women's refuge. The Incubator director Simone Anderson says the two exhibitions celebrate the positive strength of art to heal and connect people. “The two exhibitions have good synergy, one is about not being defined by negative past experiences, and the other is how you can weave together positive encounters in one’s past to inspire you,” says Simone. At The People’s Gallery is a collection of art by Manawatu’s Women’s Art Initiative (WAI), which tells stories of the artists’ personal experience of violence. More than 70 women, aged between 20 to 67 have been involved with WAI over nine years. WAI founder Karen Seccombe says the collection challenges entrenched stereotypes of women who have experienced violence and abuse. “There’s a preconception that these women are broken and depressed. “People may expect it to be angry art, but in fact the exhibition does not tell stories of the violence itself, but how the women stood in their power, and resisted the violence even if that just means that at the time they took themselves to a safe place in their mind.” Initiatives like WAI are needed in other regions of New Zealand, says Karen, who has developed a model of practice and written a members and facilitators’ guide for other insiders to violence
Artist Constanza Briceno setting up for the exhibition opening Saturday.
if they want to start a women’s art collective in their town. The second exhibition, held in The Incubator gallery, is by Tauranga based Chilean artist Constanza Briceno. The abstract collection tells stories of important women in Constanza’s life. Inspired by knitting, every painting is named after a woman that in some way is connected to at least one other piece, as though threaded together by invisible yarn. This layering of her life stories is reflected on canvas though layering and repetition of colours and patterns, evoking how women in her past have influenced and shaped her own journey. Simone says everyone is welcome to come to the launch, and morning tea will be provided. The exhibitions run until May 8 and are at The Historic Village, 17th Avenue ,Tauranga. The exhibitions launch this Saturday, April 17, Annemarie Quill at 10am.
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tAURANGA ANZAC DAY SERVICES Join us on Sunday, 25 April, as we honour and remember those who fought at Gallipoli and other conflicts.
Tauranga Dawn Service 5.45am to 7am, Tauranga RSA Cenotaph, 1237 Cameron Road Dawn parade timetable 5.45am: Assemble at Hayes Avenue 5.55am: March off 6am: Service begins
Mount Maunganui Dawn Service 5.45am to 7am, Mount Maunganui Cenotaph, Marine Parade (opposite Mount Drury) Dawn parade timetable 5.45am: Assemble at Mount Drury 5.55am: March off 6am: Service begins A free park and ride service for will run from Club Mount Maunganui on Kawaka Street to Maunganui Road, behind Mount Drury between 5am and 5.50am, returning after the service.
Mount Maunganui Civic Memorial Service 9.15am to 10.30am, Mount Maunganui Cenotaph, Marine Parade (opposite Mount Drury) Civic parade timetable 9.15am: Assemble at Mt Drury 9.25am: March off 9.30am: Service begins
Tauranga Civic Memorial Service 8.45am to 10.30am, Tauranga Memorial Park, Eleventh Avenue Civic parade timetable 8.45am: Assemble on the grass beside Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre 8.55am: March off 9am: Service begins A free park and ride service will run from Tauranga Boys’ College to Memorial Park from 8am to 8.40am, with buses returning after the service. All park and ride buses are accessible and car parking at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre is for mobility card holders ONLY. No other parking is available at Memorial Park. Parking will be available in the Tauranga Boys’ College car park off Devonport Road and the above ground car park of PAK’nSAVE on Cameron Road.
Papamoa Civic Memorial Service 11.45am to 1pm, Papamoa Memorial, Stella Place beach car park, Papamoa Beach Road Civic parade timetable 11.45am: Assemble on the grass down from Papamoa Memorial – near Papamoa Pony Club 11.55am: March off 12pm: Service begins
Pyes Pa Remembrance Service 11am, Pyes Pa Cemetery, 403 Pyes Pa Road
Road closures will be in place for the Tauranga and Mount Maunganui ANZAC Day services. Please visit www.tauranga.govt.nz/anzacday for further information.
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WBOP Council to stop taking cheques Residents are being encouraged to plan ahead for payments because the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is phasing out cheques in May. From May 20, WBOP council will no longer accept cheques as payment for any of its services, including rates, dog registrations, water rates, fines or sundry invoices. Council’s chief executive Miriam Taris says cheque usage has been declining over the years, as people move to alternative methods for payments which are faster and more secure than cheques. “We realise that this is a big change for some of our customers who prefer to make payments via cheque, and we apologise for any inconvenience. “We want to make things as easy as possible and so encourage these customers to get in touch with our friendly staff. We provide a variety of payment options to suit individual preferences and can
assist in setting these up.” All major banks within New Zealand are removing the use of cheques as a payment option, including Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s bank ANZ. Council payment options include: • In person at one of the five library and service centres using Eftpos, cash, credit or debit card. • Online using a credit card (Visa or Mastercard). Payment via credit card attracts a fee of 1.22 per cent. • Via direct debit (for rates and water) at: www.westernbay.govt.nz/direct-debit-set-up • By internet banking. • By telephone transfer (via your bank). People that would like to talk to a council customer service team member can call: 0800 926 732 or email: customer.service@westernbay.govt.nz For more information visit: www.westernbay.govt.nz
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Community rallies to help save Mount hall Members of the Mount Maunganui Senior Citizens Association have rallied together to save what many of them call their “second home” from being sold to developers. The hall, which sits in the heart of the Mount on Maunganui Road, is home to many weekly activities ranging from bowls and card games, to Tai Chi and highland dancing. Vice president and treasurer Sue Brown says the society only had two weeks to create a new committee in order to save the establishment from being dissolved. “We were never told of the troubles with the previous committee, and were never reached out to for help,” says Sue. “People who cared about the hall came together until we got enough committee members to keep it going. “It nearly got taken out from under us, and there was a lot of fear surrounding having something so important being taken away.” Committee member Dave Shaw makes the drive to Mount Maunganui from Te Puna twice a week to play cards. He first showed up five years ago, and the 88-year-old has been coming ever since. “I felt awful [about the possible closure of the society], I wanted to keep this place going,” says David. “I go to the supermarket and I come to cards.” Not only did the potential dissolution of the establishment shock members, it also caused many tenants and weekly attendees to stop coming to the hall all together. “A lot of people are sitting at home looking at four walls,” says Sue. “If only people knew of this place and the community that resides here.” Established in 1957, the Mount Maunganui Senior Citizens Association was set up to promote entertainment of all kinds and
opportunities and amenities for social intercourse between elderly folk in Mount Maunganui. Members would meet at various different places over the years until 1965, when the Mount Maunganui Senior Citizens hall was opened. The hall still remains today. Over the years, membership has steadily declined due to changes in society and the rise of retirement villages, however, those who still make the weekly trips to the hall are dedicated to see it live on. The banner that sits above the hall's stage illustrates the true meaning behind the halls existence: ‘To overcome loneliness and offer friendship and happiness to elderly people’ it reads. Jordan Boyd
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Members Sue Brown, left, and Margaret Brough with a winning hand for 500. Photos: Jordan Boyd.
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Young cricketer warms up A young Mount Maunganui cricketer will never forget meeting her heroes before a White Ferns vs Australia match at the Bay Oval.
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Lara Wright won the opportunity to be an ANZ Coin Toss Kid and experience standing side by side with White Ferns captain Amy Satterthwaite and Australian captain Meg Lanning as they decided who would bat and bowl last week. “I’ll always remember being on TV with the two captains and the humongous coin. It wasn’t heavy but it was really big,” says Lara. When the Omanu School student told her friends about it they all wished they could have done it too. The 10-year-old wants to be a fast bowler one day and was inspired to play cricket after watching her brother play. “I got bored watching him play so I decided to give it a go and really liked it.” Lara really enjoyed meeting the players and got heaps of autographs. She chatted about her own cricket season and got to be involved in some of the White Ferns warm-ups.
Coin Toss Kid Lara Wright with White Fern Brooke Halliday. Photo: Marty Melville/Photosport.
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“They did lots of weird warm-ups. “They were passing medicine balls and I got to hold one of them.” ANZ head of sponsorship Sue McGregor says Lara was one of 23 promising young cricketers chosen to take part in the prematch custom this cricket season. “After such a tough year for the country in 2020, it has been even more apparent the important role that sport and our sporting heroes play to inspire our future generations. “We are so pleased to be able to continue creating these once in a lifetime opportunities for our future Black Caps and White Ferns. “Getting to meet their heroes is something we hope will stay with them for years to come.” The Coin Toss experience is part of ANZ’s long-standing support of Kiwi cricketers. Since 2009 ANZ has given more than $1 million to local cricket players, teams and clubs. In addition, ANZ has donated $1 million in grants to grassroots cricket and netball clubs to help them get back up and running after Covid-19.
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Calls to freeze commercial rates in Tauranga Tauranga City commissioners are inviting the Taxpayers Union and other interested parties to have its say on commercial rates from May 7.
Selwood says feedback to date from the business community on the investment plans included in the council’s draft long-term plan has been very positive. “Business people accept the need to support The draft Long Term Plan will investment, and also seem be open for public consultation to accept that they will from this date and will include need to contribute their the proposed increase in fair share. commercial rates for the city. “There are already The Taxpayers Union is calling a number of positive for commissioners to freeze developments underway, commercial rates “in support of including significant rejuvenating its CBD”. investments by Farmers, “Tauranga businesses are Waikato University and struggling to keep their doors the new Craigs building on The newly redeveloped Wharf Street. open in the wake of multiple Devonport Road.” lockdowns and a lack of cruise The Council is also ship tourists, with many shops proposing to lease having closed down or relocated,” says Union administration space in a new building at 90 spokesperson Louis Houlbrooke. Devonport Road and develop a cultural hub “If the Council is serious about making the on the site of the existing building on Willow CBD more attractive and welcoming for visitors, Street. “All of this work provides the certainty and it should be freezing commercial rates so that confidence needed to stimulate private investment, customers actually have shops to return to. which will help to enable a vibrant CBD and “Businesses that cannot stay afloat due to rate engender pride in the city’s future,” says Selwood. hikes will simply continue to shut their doors or Also included in the draft LTP is a proposal to move elsewhere. increase the current commercial differential from “A rates freeze is the prudent response to the 1.2 to 1.6, which means a commercial ratepayer economic pressures facing Tauranga businesses.” would pay $1.60 for every $1 paid by a residential Commissioner Stephen Selwood says Tauranga property owner, for a property of the same value. has had the lowest commercial rates of any It’s worth noting that that will still be lower than major metropolitan centre in New Zealand for the differential rates applying in all of the country’s many years. He says this has obviously not had a other major cities, says Selwood. beneficial effect on the town centre. “And when you factor in GST and tax “To reinvigorate the CBD, we need to invest and deductibility, it means that businesses will actually that can’t happen without an increase in revenue, pay about the same rates as residents, for properties including rates revenue. of the same value.” “The work completed on Wharf Street shows Community consultation on the draft LTP will what can be achieved by targeted investment.” begin on May 7. Letitia Atkinson
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Obese cows WBOPDC seem to have fed us a line regards the amount saved by introducing the new rubbish system. They have stated that the estimated savings (1800 tonne) is equivalent to 2500 cows, that equates to 720kg per animal, this is indeed a very well feed cow. Why not say that the savings are equivalent to 90 large truck and trailer loads to the tip? Cows are bovine feminine in gender as opposed to bulls or steers. MPI and Fonterra have tables that show animal weights and it would seem the weights range between 400-500kg for most dairy cows. So this would amount to 36004500 cows; what measure did the council take to see how many cow weights they could save? Did they make an impulsive and not well thought out decision? Of course this all comes as an additional cost to the ratepayers
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The Jungle There is an interesting beast in the wild known as a List MP. These animals are highly loyal to their pack leader, even to the extent of forsaking their own young. Every three years there is a cull, and beasts unloyal to their pack leader are slaughtered. In the back rooms of political horse trading, deals go down. Policy stallions are traded for old knacks. The number seven ‘Lucky Lady’ bet has been exchanged for ‘Lamo Jack’. It doesn't make the punters happy. If anyone talks about it they're tossed out of the bar. But that's how
leading to in some cases the decision to leave the area. Plus WBOPDC is mostly rural in area. Can any councillor give an honest answer why this new system is being imposed on us ratepayers when the existing system works, would love to hear any feedback. Neil Candy, Athenree.
Thanks for the help! Bethlehem Te Puna Lions wish to express their thanks and gratitude for the support provided in our inaugural Family Fun Bike Day ride. Without the assistance of generous people like you this project would not have been possible and we are pleased to be able to donate $500 to the Child Cancer Foundation. The great feedback we had from participants of the bike ride from Te Puna to Omokoroa has encouraged us to endeavour to make this an annual event. Bethlehem Te Puna Lions.
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things roll here: it keeps the bosses happy. Such is New Zealand politics. Minor parties bribe major ones for policies most don't want. Punters resent the new ticket holders of ‘Lucky Lady’ and fights break out. Seriously, New Zealand should consider Tasmania's STV (Single Transferable Vote) using two seats per electorate. No List seats, none. Who would have thought we'd need a former penal colony to be our role model? New Zealand what have you done? Andrew Clow, Te Puna.
Kindness in action
I would like to give a great big thank you to all the people who came to my aid when I was involved in an accident near the Wairoa River Bridge on Tuesday. Firstly, the people from the nearby Marae couldn't have been more helpful and all done with big smiles – so much appreciated. Also the police officers who came along and virtually took over – I wasn't really thinking
straight at that point – another huge thanks to them. They even took me home to Katikati as my car cannot be driven! Unfortunately I have lost contact with the other person involved with the accident, and do not know how to contact him. However it’s at times like this when all the good folk come out – bless them. Mon. Oakshott, Katikati.
Big thank you to Rangiuru Community More than 475 names were presented to the Mayor and his Councillors on March 16 at the Maketu-Te Puke Ward Forum. The Rangiuru Community and extended whanau were expressing their concern regarding the Department of Corrections proposed correctional facility at 240 Rangiuru Road, Te Puke. A meeting between Iwi and Corrections alerted the community to the proposed plan. Council had already consented the use of the accommodation from mental health respite to
Corrections transitional housing 18 months previously, but at no time was notification given to the community. Once the petition was received Council agreed to review the impact the facility will have on the well-being, safety and care of the Rangiuru Community. So, a big thank you to the overwhelming number of Rangiuru residents who signed the petition to stop the proposed Correctional facility. Haumi e, Hui e, Taiki e! Colleen Pye.
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Covid-19 vaccination centre
A Covid-19 vaccination centre for frontline healthcare workers has opened in Tauranga.
The announcement is part of the sequenced vaccination rollout says BOPDHB Covid-19 incident controller Trevor Richardson. The centre, established by the Bay of Plenty “The Government has set out a sequence for the District Health Board, is catering to frontline Covid-19 vaccination rollout,” he says. healthcare workers who work in and around the “This began with Group 1 – our border workers, city. It is located on 1st Avenue, MIQ workers and their whanau, as these near the former Farmers building workers are the first line of defence against and was opened on Monday, Covid-19 crossing our borders. April 12. “The vaccination of our Healthcare workers who will be frontline health workforce vaccinated at the centre include (Group 2) is now also frontline (non-border) healthcare underway and the new workers potentially exposed to centre will play a key Covid-19 whilst providing care, role in this part of the frontline healthcare workers who vaccination programme.” may expose more vulnerable The vaccination centre people to Covid-19 and frontline will be open Monday healthcare workers who work with to Saturday from 8am at-risk people living in settings to 8pm until further with a high risk of transmission or notice. Further venues exposure to Covid-19. and information around An appointment system will be vaccination delivery operating and those being at them will be Ngati Ranginui kaumatua Tu Pearson, standing, vaccinated will receive a specific date and time for and Des Tata officiated the opening of the Covid-19 established as the rollout is continued. Vaccination Centre with a whakatau. their vaccination.
Helping osteoarthritis: chondroitin sulphate part two
A significant research study (Wildi et al, 2011) that confirmed the benefits of high dose Chondroitin sulphate for joints affected by osteoarthritis. This week we dig a little further. I have no doubt that the correct dose of high grade CS is the most important natural compound to help joints affected by osteoarthritis. As an example I have been helping a man with osteoarthritis in both knees. The pain levels had become quite debilitating. We started with a booster dose of 1600mg of high grade chondroitin with the same amount of glucosamine and 400mg of high potency curcumin (from turmeric). After the months the pain level had significantly reduced and he is now mobile again. More recent research from the
British Medical Journal (May 2017) compared high grade Chondroitin with common anti-inflammatory medication and found that 800mg of CS was beneficial. Researchers commented: “This compelling benefit-risk profile, in light of the known clinical risks associated with chronic usage of NSAIDS and paracetamol, underscores the potential importance of pharmaceuticalgrade [chondroitin sulfate] in the management of knee [osteoarthritis], especially in the older population requiring longterm treatment”. The question is how can
it help? What does it do to arthritic joints? Researchers have found that CS has multiple benefits. Firstly it helps regulate inflammatory processes within the joint capsule. Secondly and more importantly it helps specialised cells that reside in cartilage called chondrocytes. CS improves the ability of chondrocytes to secrete and repair cartilage. This comes as no surprise as CS is an important component of cartilage. I have worked with so many people with osteoarthritis that I am genuinely surprised if we cannot get an improvement within three months.
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Hearing is believing What makes Tauranga Audiology different? They genuinely are locally owned independent clinic. “We recommend from a wide range of hearing aids often at much more affordable prices,” says owner Michael Coddington.
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“All our hearing aids are leading brand names. With a growing trend toward re-branded aids, with us you can make price comparisons, and be sure you are getting the latest technology. “With us you won’t be locked into one clinic. “Our hearing aids can be programmed by any audiologist so you have the freedom to go elsewhere if you choose. “We are a service with a vision, audiologists work closely with expert frontline staff to give you prompt support and excellent service.” Michael has a long history, being a foundation member of the New Zealand Audiological Society. Audiologist Paul Daniell originally grew up in Hamilton, worked in Australia, and now enjoys working with the Tauranga team because he can give his best professional advice without commercial bias. Hearing aids have a range of features, and different strategies for listening in noise, so making a good choice is important. Many have Bluetooth and can connect to your cell phone, but not all are Android compatible. Some can be adjusted remotely which is a great for clients who live in other parts of the country. “We will give you honest advice,” says Michael. Come and see the team and experience the difference. Phone: 577 6712 for an appointment. Visit their website: www.taurangaaudiology.co.nz
Serums and silicones: good or bad? I enjoy getting emails from women with questions about their skincare. I recently received an email from a woman in her 80s who lives in Auckland. This woman has clearly taken good care of her skin over her lifetime as her skin is firm and has few wrinkles. Her query was about serums and whether I regard them as beneficial for the skin. I do regard serums as essential to a good skincare routine. Applying a serum after cleansing and toning can give the skin a huge boost of essential nutrients. Serums can be designed for a variety skin concerns such as dryness, dehydration, pigmentation or antiageing. As an example, the Janesce Re-Energising Ageless Serum contains therapeutic levels of energising plant actives and a generous amount of hyaluronan to plump and revitalise maturing skin. So, yes to serums! This woman also used a siliconbased primer under her makeup and wondered what affect that might have on her skin. I’m not in favour of silicone-based products. Silicone binds water to skin, giving that silky feel in the moment. However, it does create an occlusive effect on the skins surface. Normal cleansing of the face after wearing silicon-based products can compromise
the barrier function of the skin, leaving the skin red and dehydrated. There are so many advertising messages out there and it is difficult for women to know what to listen to. That is one of the main reasons why women come to Jamele – to get trusted, professional skincare advice from someone who knows them and has their best interests at heart. Have a question about skincare? Email Shelley Foster: at shelley@jamele.co.nz
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Play it safe with asthma this winter The winter sports season is fast approaching, and the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand is reminding Kiwis who live with asthma to ensure they have plans in place to manage their symptoms through the cooler months.
"One in seven New Zealand children and one in eight adults live with asthma," says Foundation chief executive Letitia Harding. "Sports and physical activity are great for maintaining healthy lungs, as long as asthma is well managed.” "In winter, a combination of cold, dry air and exercise can trigger asthma symptoms," says research and education manager Joanna Turner. “It’s important to have an asthma action plan in place so that you can continue to enjoy sports while keeping your symptoms under control."
Winter sports like netball, hockey and rugby involve a lot of ongoing activity and are therefore more likely to induce asthma symptoms than shorter bursts of exercise. However, they can still be enjoyed with the right treatment plans in place. It is also important to warm up thoroughly before playing a game, and ‘breathe, don’t heave’ – slow deep breaths through your nose with the right breathing pattern will warm and moisten the air that enters the lungs. "If you’re experiencing symptoms whenever you exercise in cold air, it might help to use your reliever inhaler shortly before exercising to prevent an attack," says respiratory physician and Asthma and Respiratory Foundation scientific advisory board member Dr James Fingleton. Asthma and Respiratory Foundation New Zealand resources can be found at: www.asthmafoundation.org.nz
Talking about stress "It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.” Hans Selye.
We all live with a certain amount of stress every day and some stress is healthy. Healthy stress can motivate you to take steps you might not otherwise choose to take. However, when you are in a permanent state of stress you need to ask yourself what it is that's pushing your buttons… what are you reacting to and creating. For some it may be a fear of being judged for your decisions, a fear of not fitting in, or it might be worry over a financial situation. Whatever is
causing that stress, it is important to recognise that you have other choices you can make when you stop focusing on, and creating, what you don’t want. What are you focusing on (and manifesting) that you want to avoid and what is one step you could take to change a situation you have been permanently stressing about? If you would like to know more about relationship or narrative coaching phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on: 07 577 1200 / 021 258 2145, or visit my website: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz
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Our technology is similar to astrophotographic mapping of the night sky. We also use photography as short-term mole follow-up, which is an alternative to surgical removal (moving away from the old mantra of ‘if in doubt, cut it out’). A magnified image taken with a dermatoscope is digitally captured and then you are called back in three months’ time in a process called ‘sequential digital dermatoscopic imaging’. Get your skin portrait taken today at Skinspots!
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TR86 trio go down to the wire With 12 races down and just three to go, the race to the 2021 Best Bars Toyota 86 Championship title is still wide open. Either current series leader Rowan Shepherd, early pace setter Ryan Wood or Simon Evans will leave the Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park on Sunday as the 2021 Championship winner after one of the most closely fought titles in the category's seven-year history. It's the first time the circuit has been used in the championship for four seasons and almost nobody in the field has experience of a Toyota 86 at the track. Shepherd sits on 779 points heading to Taupo, with consistency and a dominant weekend at Manfeild's third round under his belt. Wood is just two points behind on 777 points and at Pukekohe last time out reignited the devastating form he had shown in the season's first two race weekends. Evans has won races too but has arguably been the most consistent of the three and has come through the field on more than one occasion this season to secure a bigger points haul.
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It all means this weekend is shaping up to be a classic one for the championship, according to Toyota 86 category manager Geoff Short. "Rowan, Ryan and Simon have been more or less locked together in battle now since the first race of the season and all three have put in some fabulous drives in a super-competitive championship which have proved they are amongst the most talented racing drivers in New Zealand.” With the points so close, none of the three front runners can afford costly mistakes in any of the three races over the weekend and that could potentially open the door for a number of other drivers. Those most likely to get their elbows out and steal a race win are likely to be Brock Gilchrist for CareVets, the impressive Marco Giltrap in his Lexus supported machine and Christina Orr-West or Ronan Murphy for Dayle ITM Racing. It all gets underway on Friday with practice sessions. There's qualifying and a race on Saturday and two races on Sunday.
Some Kiwis have discovered the trick to saving money when hiring a car, as revealed by Southern Cross Travel Insurance recently, and the leading travel insurer is keen to share the tip with people heading away for an Easter road trip. One in five claims received by SCTI over the summer months were for rental car damage, with broken and chipped windscreens and costly panel scratches topping the list, sparing these customers from taking home an unwanted bill. The secret to getting a cheaper deal on a hire car, is that purchasing domestic travel insurance is often more costeffective than paying for the excess reduction directly through a rental car company says SCTI chief executive officer Jo McCauley. “If someone hires a car and the car is damaged or stolen, an excess is charged to the customer which can be thousands of dollars. If you want to reduce this excess to something more affordable, the rental vehicle company charges an additional daily fee, and this can quickly add up.” SCTI has calculated that over the Easter break, a customer could pay approximately $76 for a fourday domestic travel insurance policy for two adults aged 40 years-old and two dependent children, which includes cover for their rental vehicle excess. “We have worked out that when hiring a typical family car over a four-day period, the excess reduction alone could cost twice what you would
pay for a domestic travel insurance policy with SCTI,” says Jo. SCTI launched its new domestic travel insurance in August last year to meet local consumer demand in the wake of the pandemic, and give Kiwis peace of mind while on holiday around New Zealand, and it’s proving highly worthwhile to travellers. The most expensive claim SCTI paid out during the summer period under its rental excess reduction benefit was more than $900. The customer returned their rental car with an unexplained scratch on the vehicle, making the $108 they paid for their domestic travel insurance policy a valuable investment. The second most expensive hire car claim was for more than $800. The customer was driving along a motorway when they encountered roadworks and the windscreen suddenly cracked. The customer paid $56 for their policy which proved to be more cost-effective than having to pay for the windscreen replacement themselves. “It can be easy for a stone or other road debris to chip or crack a windscreen, and while it may seem insignificant, it can be expensive if it needs to be fixed or replaced. “An additional benefit is that we don’t charge an excess on windscreen damage to hire cars if customers need to make a claim,” says Jo. Cover for rental vehicle excess is just one benefit customers receive when taking out domestic travel insurance. Half of claims SCTI paid out during summer were for lost, stolen or damaged personal items and 17 per cent were for changes to journey or cancellations.
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Simply exceptional Baleno; translated from Italian it means a ‘flash of lightning’ which is exactly what the Autumn Orange Suzuki Baleno I drove would look like as it glides down the highway toward Papamoa, I imagine. What impressive performance out of its sixspeed automatic gearbox and 1.0 Boosterjet Turbo engine which stars in the RS model that I drove. I have been fortunate enough to drive many cars, some with big engines and some with small, and I can confidently say that this little engine has a big heart. As you push the throttle and get up to speed, you notice that the average fuel consumption is nothing short of amazing. Suzuki claims a combined average of 5.2l/100 km and I reckon that’s pretty bang on. Once I got myself comfortable, which wasn’t too difficult thanks to the spacious interior and well-formed seat, I started to play with all the dials, the radio and the buttons on the steering wheel. This car does everything you would expect it to… and then some! The infotainment system is easy to operate with clear pictures making the menu easy to read.
The seven-inch touchscreen stereo which is in both the GLX and the RS models features a very clear reverse camera with guidelines, is easy to use and uncluttered. These stereos are equipped with Apple Car Play/Android Auto, Bluetooth and the impressive acoustics come from six speakers which are strategically placed to maximise sound and quality. Whilst heading away from the highway, I steered the Baleno towards Welcome Bay road to see how it steered and steered it did, very well indeed. The Baleno felt solid and committed to every turn, the well proven MacPherson strut and coil on the front end and torsion coil combo at the back end along with its 16inch wheels wrapped in
Bridgestone tyres soaked up the road confidently. Attached to all this is the equally impressive array of safety features – six airbags, Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), ABS with electronic brake distribution, brake assist and Suzuki’s unique total effective control technology. Last but not least is the rear cabin area which I found to be surprisingly comfortable for a not so small guy! There was plenty of legroom and at 5’ 11” there was plenty of headroom. A 12v power socket ensures power for a phone charger, a small fridge for the cold stuff or even perhaps a small hair dryer if that’s your thing. The boot of the car is generous and would easily fit two large suitcases. To sum it up, I thought the Baleno, for a small car, is more than practical for pretty much whatever you want to do with it; from doing the school run, shopping, Uber or even a highway cruiser, the Baleno would do it all, and cheaply. The Suzuki Baleno line-up starts at $19,990 for the manual GLX and $21,990 for the GLX Auto. The range topping RS model (as tested), which is usually $25,990, is currently fantastic buying at $23,990 plus on-road costs for a limited time. Pop down to Tauranga Motor Company at 100 Hewletts Rd to test drive one today or call them on: 07 578 1378. They are open seven days. Ian Evans
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Uncover the joy of reading with the Great Kiwi Bookathon Blind Low Vision NZ encourages Kiwi kids to find the magic in books through the Great Kiwi Bookathon, a new initiative to get Kiwis reading through the month of June while raising much-needed funds for kids and their families living with vision loss.
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people in that book, see different environments, learn new skills and have new adventures," says Joy. "Think of the adventures you can have when you read books. Will you climb a mountain? Raise a wild horse? Be a detective? Win the Grand Prix?" New Zealand’s literacy rates have been declining for years, and Blind Low Vision NZ hopes to see the Great Kiwi Bookathon reignite interest in reading. Parents are encouraged to read to their kids as part of it. There is no prescribed reading list for the Great Kiwi Bookathon, and anything that can be read end to end can be logged, including comics, magazines, picture books, textbooks and novels. Reading can be logged from June 1, and participants can earn badges for milestones along the way, including books read and donations received. A leaderboard on the website will show the top fundraisers. Blind Low Vision NZ chief executive John Mulka is proud to be launching a new fundraising initiative and can’t wait to see kids and their families reading and having fun. "Blind Low Vision NZ and the families we support are all extremely grateful to everyone who joins the Great Kiwi Bookathon. "We hope they find a little magic in every story while raising money for children who are blind, deafblind or have low vision and their families." Register for the Bookathon online at: www.bookathon.co.nz For more information about the Great Kiwi Bookathon, visit: www.bookathon.co.nz
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From a peak in March, then a dip, there is currently a resurgence of cases. Vaccinations are ramping up all around the world, in the hope of protection and immunity from the virus. But here in New Zealand, by and large, we feel safe. Protection and immunity. We’re hoping that once we’ve been vaccinated, we’ll be safe, immune from the ravages of the virus, delivered from its debilitating tentacles. And yet the truth is, we will all die, at some point. If not from this or another disease, from simply living out the days of our life until our great age and ageing process comes to an end. None of us are exempt from the fact that every human being lives and dies. The real protection and immunity we need is from a much more virulent disease that is taking countless lives every day. It is classless in its choice of victim, but permanent in its outcome. It is the disease of self, which is destroying lives relentlessly. The only vaccination available that works, is the la tyb injection of forgiveness, Messianic Family Family Messianic freedom from sin and ALL ALL WELCOME WELCOME acceptance by God the SHALOM SHALOM Father of love. SABBATH 10 10 Jesus Christ is the only SABBATH OTUMOETAI OTUMOETAI PRIMARY PRIMARY antidote that effectively Joel Joel & & Sharon Sharon van van Ameringen Ameringen protects and immunises 0 2 1 7 6 us and guarantees a 021 768 8 0 04 43 3 forever freedom. info@bethel.org.nz info@bethel.org.nz
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Free English language classes and More at Bay Learning Academy With courses in general English, TESOL, Te Reo, IELTS, Spanish and more, Bay Learning Academy is the school to meet your language needs, whether for professional or social use.
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Small class sizes and one-on-one help, a stimulating environment and fully qualified tutors all mean that Bay Learning Academy is perfect for people to learn and practice language skills. “We are pleased to announce that the majority of our courses are now government supported, meaning we can offer them to New Zealand residents and citizens free of charge [a small admin fee applies] as well as to our international students, who
are welcome on every course,” says Bay Learning Academy managing director Liz Signal. “We also offer English classes for migrants who have pre-purchased English language tuition. “Tuition fees for International students are available on request and on our website.” Bay Learning offer Te Reo classes during the day, as well as evening classes. “We’ve been teaching Te Reo since after the first lockdown, over a year now, and we were having to charge full tuition fees. Now we’re really pleased that we can offer it to everyone at a more affordable price.” Liz is also very pleased to announce that Bay learning Academy is now an officially registered venue for the
From students to graduates Caps will fly at Trustpower Arena today, as celebrations continue for Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology graduates. Toi Ohomai’s Tauranga events kicked off yesterday, April 15, with two ceremonies for those unable to graduate last year due to Covid-19. In Tauranga more than 3000 graduates are eligible to attend graduation ceremonies, with hundreds registered to attend. Graduates from a wide variety of fields will be celebrated, with qualifications
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British Council computer-based International English Language Testing System. “We are the only venue in the Bay of Plenty that has computer-based ILETS,” says Liz. “We are really excited about the future, we have new courses and more language courses coming soon.’’ For more information on the courses available through Bay Learning Academy, visit: www.baylearning.co.nz
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A dose of music from all around the world This week let's have a look at next week. Live music continues apace. I've picked out three very different gigs of interest, one leaning Celtic, an international rock show, and a heaping helping of Indian music. Variety being the spice of life, this seems a particularly well-seasoned column... Let's take these chronologically: next Friday you might decide to head to Katikati where this month Katikati Folk Club hosts The Whittakers, a local band who released a debut album a year or so back and have been active round the area recently at the Barrel Room, the Farmer's Market and more. This is their first visit to the Folk Club where they'll be performing at the Arts Junction Theatre on Friday, April 23. I've heard several stories about these guys, including word from musicians that one of the band rituals is to bake a cake for every rehearsal. That certainly makes a change from the more usual refreshments I've come across at musical gatherings. Since the album the band have downsized, losing their drummer and continuing as a four piece, with a switch by bass player Dave Williams from electric to upright. The rest of The Whittakers comprises singer and mandolin player Mitz Amores, who originally hails from the Philippines – providing an extra strand to their music – singer/guitarist/songwriter Richard Grautstuck, and their not-so-secret weapon, multi-instrumentalist Robbie Laven who contributes fiddle, guitar, banjo, whistle and no doubt more besides.
Their music revolves round Celtic sounds but dips into influences from the Philippines, Nashville, Louisiana, Italy and Brazil as well as Richard’s own songs. Doors 7pm, concert 7.30pm; tickets at the door only – adults $20, members $15, kids free. Tea, coffee, cheese and biscuits at half time, bar in the foyer.
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That same night a little ways down the coast some big international visitors are hauling into town. The Veils are the brainchild of Finn Andrews, an English musician and son of the famed Barry Andrews, once of XTC, currently with Shriekback. They last visited New Zealand in 2017. Finn was born in London but spent his teenage years at high school in Auckland playing in a The Whittakers. bunch of bands. When he was 16, a set of demos he sent to record companies created a stir and led eclectic at the Historic Village's Jam obtained via: www.eventfinda.co.nz; to invitations for him to return to the UK and Factory: an evening of Indian music things happen around 8.30pm. make a record. and poetry. Thus were The Veils born. Rhythm & Raga There'll be a medley of Indian They recorded five albums The next night Semi-Classical Music (Tagore Songs) between their 2004 debut and (Saturday 24) there by Kutu Mukherjee and a recital 2016, and on this tour present is something equally of Tagores's poems in English, but the first ever live performance the highlight of the night will be a of their legendary sophomore presentation of Indian classical music album Nux Vomica. by Dr Chintamani Rath (violin), The album was originally accompanied on tabla by wellrecorded in Los Angeles with known percussionist Sanjay Dixit. producer Nick Launay and has Dr Chintamani Rath has acquired somewhat iconic status performed for audiences all since its release on Rough Trade across India and around the Records in 2006. world. His recitals are marked by For fans, it may not be the uncompromising adherence to Veils you recognise: due to tradition and he is noted for his bold ongoing Covid-19 travel expression and brilliant creativity. restrictions the band will consist He also researches ancient of a new line-up, old and new, music treatises, writes about music throwing a few more Kiwis and teaches. into the mix, including Finn Mr Dixit is a well-known tabla Andrews, Dan Raishbrook, player from Wellington and will Liam Gerrard, Dave Khan, Cass accompany both Dr Rath and Mrs Basil and Joe McCallum. Rhythm & Mukherjee. Things happen at 7pm, Tickets are $50 and can be Raga. tickets are $20 from EventsPronto (or maybe the door). OK. That's three shows. Hopefully How to solve one will appeal. Enjoy the music – I'll see you next week. Sudoku! No.2084 MEDIUM
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Circus Comedy at Baycourt these school holidays Keep the kids entertained with hysterical circus hijinks at Baycourt Community & Arts Centre these school holidays. The award-winning venue is bringing high energy children’s show, called 3 Speed Crunch Box Rebooted, to its X Space on Saturday May 1, at 10am and 1pm. School holiday show 3 Speed Crunch Box Rebooted promises wall-to-wall Created by Australian theatre slapstick comedy and gravity-defying circus tricks, with an all Kiwi cast. Photo: supplied. company Dislocate, 3 Speed is an absurd slapstick comedy getting international performers into about a family of outlandish stunt the country. people – so expect impressive But Baycourt is determined to aerobatics, nail-biting circus tricks offer “something for everyone in our and lots of silly characters. community to enjoy”, he adds. “Most of the Baycourt team are “Arts experiences build resiliency in parents so understand the need to communities and teach us about other keep kids entertained and engaged people’s life experiences. They’re a during school holidays,” says valuable opportunity to come together Tauranga City Council arts and and enrich our emotional world. culture manager James Wilson. “Or, in this case, they’re a chance to “That’s why we booked 3 Speed for have a really good laugh.” the last weekend of the holidays – it’s Baycourt Presents 3 Speed Crunch in the sweet spot of helping parents Box Rebooted, Baycourt X Space, on when they need it most and makes May 1. Suitable for ages three-plus. for a perfect family day out.” Tickets cost $21-$15, family passes James says 3 Speed has been available. ‘rebooted’ with an internationally Tickets from Baycourt Box Office, trained team of Kiwi professionals, online at: www.ticketek.co.nz or by due to the current challenge of calling: 0800 TICKETEK.
Shaving to aid Oscar’s fight A Tauranga woman is losing her locks for the second time to support a Papamoa boy with cancer. Tracey Peck is shaving her head to raise money for Oscar Bisman, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in January last year. Oscar has been in Starship Hospital ever since. She has never met Oscar or his family but after
seeing his fight on social media she wanted to help. “His story just broke my heart. A five-year-old shouldn't be going through cancer treatment.” Tracey shaved her head in February 2020 and is doing it again on Saturday, April 24 at 10am in the Greerton Village Square. She will have a collection bucket and funds will go directly to Oscar’s family.
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The Bay’s big art expo
The Tauranga Society of Artists Original Art Expo is an event not to be missed.
Tauranga Society of Artists is the largest group of artists in the Bay. With nearly 200 members, the Society participates in a wide range of art genres and mediums producing an astounding variety of original artwork. Following on from their previous highly successful Original Art Expo’s, the Society is now hosting its largest and most prestigious exhibition ever. This will be a memorable Art Expo so make sure you don’t miss out. Come along and experience beautiful, creative and approachable art, all displayed in the very spacious and well-light gym of Tauranga Boys’ College. The expo will feature the People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Gordon Harris, ‘Tiny Art’ with a price cap at $150, making art more affordable, and
‘Live Art’, which will include different mediums – oils, acrylic, watercolour, pastel and many more. From portrait drawing to painting, from sketching to illustrating, all will be demonstrated, at various times throughout the four days. The Tauranga Floral Art Society and Bethlehem Pottery Club will also be exhibiting. The Tauranga Society of Artists offers members daily opportunities to be involved in workshops, open sessions, tutorials and friendship at their base Art Room in Elizabeth Street East. All their activities are designed to complement and build upon the creativity and skill that goes on in their own homes and studios. The Tauranga Society of Artists’ art expo will be held at the Tauranga Boys’ College on April 22-25 from 9.30am-5pm, but will be closed on Anzac morning.
Passionate about quality music education SunMedia 15cm x 11.1cm 16th April
Auckland Chamber Ensemble Brass was formed in 2011 with the intention of bringing world class chamber music into the concert halls and homes of New Zealand. Bringing together a wealth of experience in solo, orchestral and chamber music, talented musicians Huw Dann (trumpet), Emma Eden (horn) and John Gluyas (trombone), embrace the fascinating and versatile repertoire of the brass trio. ACE Brass continues to excel in all areas of Chamber music life in Auckland and New Zealand. They have a number of commissions from New Zealand composers and are passionate about quality music education, offering a range of educational performances and workshops for schools. ACE Brass plays for Tauranga Musica on Wednesday, April 28, 7pm, at Baycourt X Space. Tickets available from Ticketek and service fees apply.
John Gluyas, Emma Eden and Huw Dann.
The Weekend Sun has one double pass to see ACE Brass perform on April 28 for one lucky reader who can tell us what ACE Brass is passionate about. Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, April 20.
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Affordable acrobatic show at QEYC The Balancing Act, an affordable familyfriendly acrobatic show, will be performing at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre these school holidays.
The Weekend Sun has two family passes to see The Balancing Act for two lucky readers who can tell us how long the show runs for. Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, April 20.
Talented duo, Jess and Jair Ramirez from Freedom2Fly, will perform daring tricks as they depict their circus-themed show, which is based on Jair using his charm and imagination to cover-up Jess’ ‘absence’ from the circus. With breath-taking trapeze and circus stunts to amaze the crowd, Jair will take the audience on a magical journey to ‘find’ Jess. The Balancing Act is a jaw dropping, interactive family-friendly show, that will keep you and your little ones on the edge of your seats. Jess and Jair are world class performers with a studio based in Raglan. They have performed shows across New Zealand, on Princess Cruises and as far abroad as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with rave reviews. “We are excited to be bringing such a fun and affordable show to Tauranga these school holidays,” says Shane Gillum, Bay Venues programmes manager. “Tickets start at $6 and family pass are only $35.” The Balancing Act will be performing one show only on Tuesday, April 27, at 11.30am. The show runs for 45-minutes and each ticket includes an hour of play following the show on climbing equipment, bouncy castles and more. For more info and to purchase your tickets, visit: www.bayactive.co.nz
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Jess and Jair Ramirez from Freedom2Fly.
Georgia Lines and LAIIKA head to the Mount Tauranga’s own Georgia Lines, one of the most mesmerising new voices in New Zealand music is teaming up with rising pop duo LAIIKA for a double-headlining tour.
Georgia Lines. Photo: supplied.
Georgia Lines and LAIIKA will kick off their tour at Meow in Wellington on April 29, before heading to Totara Street in Tauranga on April 30. The tour finishes in Christchurch on May 7. Georgia fills spaces with her soulful, dream-like vocals and distinctive pop, laced with touches of R&B. She’s received well over a million streams on Spotify, with tracks
like ‘My Love’, ‘Vacant Cities’ and ‘Never Had Love’ from her self-titled debut EP released during last year’s Covid lockdown. In March, Georgia featured on the single ‘In Bloom’ by renowned Kiwi producer, songwriter and multiinstrumentalist Pacific Heights (AKA Devin Abrams). Now she is set to release new music, which she has been working on with award-winning producer Djeisan Suskov (BENEE, Matthew Young, Mitch James, LEISURE). The first single ‘No One Knows’, out on April 16 is a stunning song, which puts Georgia’s exquisite vocal front and centre. An experienced live performer, Georgia will be joined on this upcoming tour by her band, which includes her brother Mackenzie Lines on drums and Nathan Mavroyannis on keys, bass and guitar.
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Saturday 17 April Art Cold Wax Workshops
New art medium in NZ. Very popular overseas. Workshops at The Artery, Historic Village. Email kiwisuemac@gmail.com Association Croquet At Club Mount 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 Jews & Gentiles celebrating Messiah Yeshua (Jesus). He is returning. Be ready. You are welcome. Shabbat Shalom Otumoetai Primary @ 10am. Ph Joel 021 768 043 Car Boot Sale Tauranga Racecourse 1383 Cameron Rd. Entry through Gate 4. Setup 7am onwards. Single site $5, double $10. For Ph Shirley 0274 146 040 Invitation To Meditate Follow your own meditation practice with friends in 1 hour of silence. 10am-12 in hall behind Brain Watkins House, 233 Cameron Rd. Refreshments. All welcome. Txt 0210 274 2502 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 LOL Laughter Wellness sessions on hold during school holidays. We look forward to laughing with you again every Saturday from 08/05/2021 Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult tennis. Start 1:30pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs. Play Petanque Join us for serious fun, Sat 1-4pm, Tues 1-4pm & Thurs 11am. Equipment supplied, 45 Kawaka St, Mt. Ph 022 070 8200
Synchronised Swimming
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 Taoist Tai Chi Arts Cultivating Balance. New beginning classes. Mon-Sat, Tauranga, Te Puke, Papamoa, Mt Maunganui, Katikati. www.taoisttaichi.org for schedule & times or ph 07 578 9116 Tauranga Farmers Market 7:45-12pm at Tauranga Primary School, 31 5th Ave. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the producers. Support local. Te Puke Community Market Last market for the season! Food, crafts, plants, handmade items. Jubilee Park, Commerce Lane, Te Puke 9am-12 Te Puke Scottish Society Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St, 7-10:30pm. Great music, light supper, raffles. Enjoy old fashioned dancing, $7. Valerie 573 7093 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 18 April
Accordion-Keyboard Old time musicmakers, Welcome Bay Hall 1-4pm. $3 entry & Ladies a plate please. All welcome. Ph Ces or Joy 544 3849 Art On The Strand 9am-4pm, The Strand, Tauranga. Original art for sale. Weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists. At Sunday Village Market
Awesome stalls, food, great atmosphere. Find all this at The Historic Village 9am1pm. Free entry. Family friendly. Bible Seminar 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: Understanding Jesus, Bible teaching. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537 Croquet Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri, 12:45 for 1pm start. Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633 Enjoy Travel? Friendship Force meets third Sunday monthly. Home hosting in NZ & overseas. Noumea, Melbourne in 2022. Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Diane 027 249 9859
Farmers Market Mount Mainstreet
9-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet.nz Golf Croquet At Club Mt Maunganui, Kawaka St. Tues, Thurs, Sun; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Nev 07 575 5121 Mah Jong Te Puke All players welcome 12:45-4pm. New player lessons on Thursdays. Lyceum Rooms, 8 Palmer Pl, Te Puke. Ph Gig 027 430 6383 Maketu Market 3rd & 5th Sunday of month. Set up from 7am at Maketu Village Green. Ph Maureen 021 267 1685 Medieval Swordfighting Learn to fight with swords axes, spears, etc. in a controlled safe & fun environment. Memorial park 1:30pm Messy Church, Holy Trinity 215 Devonport Rd, 4-6pm. Theme: Remember Me. Activities, short Christian story, simple meal. GF, all free. Children accompanied by adult. Ph 576 7718
NZDA BOP Range Day
NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am3pm $20 bring firearms licence Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699 Psychic Cafe Spiritual Centre Largest regular spiritual meet. Greerton Community Hall, Tauranga. Doors open 6:40pm, starts 7pm. $10 entry (no eftpos), then everything else free: psychics, healers, refreshments. Quakers In Tauranga All welcome to join mostly silent meeting exploring the spiritual experience of each person. 10am, 233 Cameron Rd. 07 543 3101 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Sun & Thurs 1-3:30pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr, Papamoa, sailing “Electron”
radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Soul Food For You Relax, unwind, reflect, refresh, enjoy. Share in a selection of sacred & inspirational writings & music. Held last Sunday of month. All welcome. Ph 543 0434 TePuke Country Music Club 1-4pm, Te Puke Citz & RSA Club. All welcome. Ph Gayle 573 8255 Underwater Hockey Baywave Pool. Intermediate age & above. Gear provided & first 3 Have-a-go sessions free. 5-6pm Have-a-go & novice players. 6:157:45pm experienced players. https:// www.sporty.co.nz/taurangauhc
Monday 19 April
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, 3rd May 7:30pm, Club Mt Maunganui. Ph Dean 021 230 3187, www.udance2. co.nz. Or just come along! 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 Argentine Tango in Tauranga The dance that makes you feel! Learn technique, posture & how to move with connection. Ph Denise 0204 006 1340, Facebook “Tango In Tauranga” Art Group Welcome Bay Meets Lighthouse Church 9:30-12. Relax, chat, create, no pressure. All levels of skill welcome. Ph Denis 07 544 6451
Badminton Club, Aquinas College
7-9pm, Aquinas College Events Centre. Seniors & Year 11 upwards. Casual players welcome, $8pp. Club racquets available. Ph/txt Noel 027 622 9797 www.sporty/taurangabadmintonclub. co.nz
Beginner Social Dance Class
Mon 7pm or Wed at 8pm, both Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786 Bethlehem Indoor Bowls Bethlehem Hall. Names in by 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. New members of all ages welcome. Ph John 027 654 1298 Chess At Mount Maunganui Mt RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Ph Werner 027 721 9499 ESOL Free ESOL & Christian Conversation Classes, Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. 9:30-11:30 (except school holidays).
Fitness For Over 50s
Aerobics, strength & balance class at St Mary’s Church Hall, 33 Girven Rd. 9:15am. 1st class free. Friends Of The Library Greerton Library Book, 10.30am in the Meeting
Room. Just come along or Ph Marian 544 2624
Harmony-A-Plenty Barbershop Singers Do you like singing? Come
& have fun with us. We’ll teach you barbershop. Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd. 7pm. Incls supper. Ph Errol 07 543 4138 Indoor Bowls St Mary’s Church Hall, 33 Girven Rd, Bayfair. Register by 12:20pm. All welcome. $4 entry Indoor Bowls 6:45pm, St Columba Church Hall, Cherrywood. $10 annual subs, $2/evening. Everyone/all levels welcome. Ph Paul 576 6324 Indoor Bowls Matua Primary School Hall (Clivedene St entrance) 7:15pm. New members welcome. Come along & give bowls a go. See you there or ph Karen 576 0443 Keep On Your Feet Omokoroa 11am12, Settlers Hall, 334 Omokoroa Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617 Marching For Leisure A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & friendship. For Tauranga team’s details ph Jeanette Craike 027 548 0240 Monday Matinee Enjoy a movie in the boutique Junction Theatre. 1:30pm, The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Tickets $10 or $7.50. Ph 07 549 1658 Mt RSA Indoor Bowls Rollups each Mon & Thurs. Entries in by 6:45pm. $3 entry. Newcomers welcome. Ph Joy 027 308 7271
Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club
Omokoroa Settlers Hall 1pm for 1:30pm start. All welcome. Equipment provided. Smooth soled shoes/slippers please. Ph Anne 548 1636 Parents Support Group 10am-12 for parents/caregivers & 0-2yr olds. Upstairs, Bethlehem Birthing Ctr, 1 Te Paeroa Rd. Hosted by Project Generate. Ph 07 549 4522 Pickleball Keep fit having fun! Mount Sports Ctr, cnr Maunganui & Hull Rds. 9:30am-12. Equipment available. Ph Bob 027 478 6282, Viv 021 162 3342 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/SillaTae-Kwon-Do-112414698778951/ Tai Chi Beginner Classes TePuke Memorial Hall Mon 5:30pm, Tues/ Thurs 9:30am. St Georges Church Hall, Greerton Wed 9:30am. TePuna Memorial Hall Thurs 9:30am. $5 Ph David 027 222 2824 Tauranga Bird Club Meetings 2nd Monday of month, incl 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 Scottish Country Dancing
Beginner Classes 6:30-7:30. General dancing 7:30-10, St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd. Ph Heather 021 1855 747
Walk For Wellness Cancer Society
weekly walk for people with cancer &/ or their carers. 9:30am (except public holidays) at Pilot Bay middle toilet block. 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 20 April
500 For 50s+ Come join us for fun afternoon, Senior Citizens Hall, 342 Maunganui Rd. New members welcome. 12:15. Prizes & afternoon tea. Ph Sue 021 043 9170 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 7:30pm, St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Badminton Keep fit & have fun at our friendly club. 9am-11:30 Tues & Thurs, Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, 71 11th Ave Tauranga. Bob 027 478 6282, Melissa 027 307 6800 Coffee Meetup Nuenergy Healing
Take a look at the natural rhythm of life & how it affects you. 10am at Q Cafe, 88 Coast Boulevard, Papamoa. Conversation Cafe 10-11:45am, Dee St Presbyterian Church hall. Varied program, morning tea. Aimed at seniors. All welcome. $5 pp or $5 couple. Make new friends. Ph 544 0951 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 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 Israeli Dancing Beginners class 6:30-7:30 Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. All ages welcome. Ph Maria 022 165 2114 Katikati Parents Group 10-11am. Welcoming all parents, caregivers and 0-2 year olds. Plunket Rooms, 14 Jocelyn St, Katikati. Hosted by Project Generate. Ph 07 549 4522 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 Mount Morning Badminton 9:30-12, Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5/day. Ph Maxeen 575 016
Olympic Style Target Shooting
Tauranga Target Rifle Club welcomes the public to its range at 165 Elizabeth St from 7pm. All equipment & coaching provided.
Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club
Omokoroa Settlers Hall, 6:30pm for 7pm start. All welcome. All equipment provided. Smooth soled shoes/slippers please. Ph Anne 548 1636
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THE WEEKEND SUN Oriana Singers Community Choir
New members welcome to our choir, especially men! 7pm, St Andrews Church Hall, Dee St. www.orianasingers.nz Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult tennis. Start time 9am Tues & Thurs. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302 Otumoetai Walking Group Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Danny 576 6480 Scrabble Challenge your brain & memory. Learn new words & strategies. 3 games. Citz Club, 170 13th Ave. 9:20am. Ph 578 3606 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. 7-9:30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3:30-6pm. Lesley 929 7295
Senior Net Registration Day
For Term 2. 10am-2pm. Learn more about Smart phones, tablets, TV, computers, etc. Learning Centre, Tauranga Historic Village, 17th Ave, opposite St Johns South City Indoor Bowls Greerton Hall, Greerton. New members welcome, coaching available. Names in by 7:15pm. Ph Keith 577 1116
Strength & Balance Classes
10:30am, Greerton Community Village Hall. Exercise class to fun music to build your strength & improve balance. All levels welcome. Ph Lynda 029 230 0162 Strength & Balance Exercise Class for active seniors, promoting strength, balance & falls prevention. Qualified instructor. 11am, Welcome Bay Community Hall. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437
Tauranga 60+ Continuing Education Ann Sligo, retired
nurse, speaking on “Madness”. 10am, Otumoetai Baptist Church, 241 Otumoetai Rd. $5 entry
Tauranga Acoustic Music Club
Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly gettogether, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448 Tauranga Model Railway Club meets Tues 9:30am & Thur 7:30pm, cnr Mirrielees & Cross Rds, Sulphur Pt. Ph Mike 021 939 233
Tauranga Orchid Society AGM
7pm, Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave, Tauranga. Guest speaker Greg Barnes (Bioleaf) on fertilising orchids. All welcome. Ph 577 6676 Tga Patchwork & Quilters 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7pm, 2nd & 4th Friday 10am. Art & Craft Ctr, 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Denise 027 291 9917 Time For Something New? Play Petanque, easy to learn, social & fun. 12:45 Tues & Thur, Bayfair Petanque, Russley Dr. Instructions available. Ph Alf 021 175 9282 or just turn up Yoga For All Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6-7:30pm. Traditional, relaxing Yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 for one or $90 for nine classes. Bring a mat. Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484
Wednesday 21 April
10 Pin Bowling Bay Prime Timers, 1pm at 10 Pin Tauranga, 135 13th Ave. Play for fun, but keep the score, very occasionally competitive. Ph Les 027 605 8947
500 Cards Keep your brain active.
Join our friendly group, 1pm, St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd Mt. Bob 027 478 6282, Barbara 572 4962 Adults Ballet Plus Class Lots styles covered, lots of fun. 12:30, St Peters, Beach Rd, Katikati. Ph Gaye 07 577 1753 or email gayehemsley@gmail. com Age Concern Walking Group Meet at 10am Pacific Ave, Mt
Alcoholics Anonymous
Open meeting 1st & 3rd Wed of month. Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Cards Cribbage 12:45 at RSA Greerton. Friendly club. New members very welcome. Ph Jill 021 160 6143 CBSI Bible Study Join us @ City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd, 7-9pm. Study of The Book of John. Ph Julie 021 106 4890 Club Mount Indoor Bowls Names in by 6:45 for 7pm start. Kawaka St, Mt. All welcome. Ph Val 07 543 4168
Fernland Spa Gentle Exercise
Gentle exercise in warm mineral water. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from accident or illness. Good for strength, coordination & balance. Jennifer 571 1411 Gambling Support Group Open support group for gamblers, 6:307:30pm at Salvation Army Oasis Ctr, 176 Fraser St. All welcome. Ph Colin 021 812 869 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night 7:30pm
Healing Rooms New Venue
Experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Central Baptist Lounge. 640 Cameron Rd. 1-3pm. All welcome. No charge. www.healingrooms.co.nz 021 213 8875 Indoor Bowls 50s+ Looking for fun & exercise, join us at 12:45, Senior Citizens Hall 342 Maunganui Rd. Afternoon tea & prizes. Ph Cyril 022 639 2585
Kaimai Ramblers Tramping Group
From Hot Springs Rd. Tidy up of the Tuahu short cut track up to N/S. Bring tools! Grade easy/ mod. Kevin 021 0200 6306 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm Ladies Only Latin Lessons 7-8pm, Matua Primary School. $5. All women welcome. Email hi@dancecompany. co.nz Mauao Crazy Choir Come sing with us! 7-9pm at House of Yoga, 3 Newton St. Everybody welcome, no auditions. First time free. So much fun. Ph Emily 027 571 9333 Ohauiti Indoor Bowls 7:15pm Ohauiti Settlers Hall, 459 Upper Ohauiti Rd. All welcome, no experience req. Check us out. Ph Glennis 021 192 6758 Pickleball A fun way to keep fit! Baypark Arena, 81 Truman Lane, Mt. 10am-12. Equipment available. Ph Bob 027 478 6282, Viv 021 162 3342 Scottish Country Dancing Mt Senior Citizen’s hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, 7pm. General dancing. $3. Ph Mary 574 8687 or Lynne 021 140 7912 Single Coffee Club 60+ Join our social club for a friendly chat & coffee, 10am. Ph Gayle 027 439 3267 or mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz
Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild
Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd, 10am-2:30pm & 7-9pm.
Beginners very welcome. Ph Carol 027 348 5875 taurangaembroiderersguild@ gmail.com
Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group Pylon Track: Waiorongamai.
Grade moderate. Allan 027 222 3325
Tauranga South Bowls
Chook Pairs, 12:30pm. Club members get your name in early now! 15 Tutchen St. Ph 578 6213 Te Puke Senior Citizens Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Ct. Bolivia 1-4pm on Wednesdays. On Fridays join us for 500 & Rummy Kub 1-3pm. Beginners welcome. Ph Brian 573 8465 or Doreen 573 8867 Te Puna Indoor Bowls Club nights Te Puna Hall all ages welcome, 6:459pm with supper. $5, 2 weeks free. Ph Jo 552 6063 Te Puna Tennis Club Maramatanga Park, Tangitu Rd, 6pm. New members welcome. Enjoy tennis at our fun, friendly club. Ph 021 506 855
Thursday 22 April
500 Cards Enjoy social 500, 1pm,
Papamoa Sports & Rec Ctr, 120 Parton Rd. $4 incl refreshments. Bob 027 478 6282, Wendy 021 254 4621 500 Cards Join us for an afternoon of fun play. Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. Afternoon tea & prizes. Ph Margaret 027 656 848 Abortion Recovery Confidential private course, Living In Colour, starts May 6th 10am with two post abortive facilitators. For more info please ph Barbara 027 578 7458 Bay City Rockers Social Rock ’n Roll dancing, plus other popular dances. Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 incls supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222 Bayfair Craft Group All crafts, knitting, crochet, quilting, scrapbooking etc, 9am-2pm, $7/session, Arataki Community Ctr. M/tea provided, BYO lunch. New members welcome. Ph Sandy 0210 836 7671 CBSI Bible Study Join us @ City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd, 10-12pm for Study of The Book of John Children’s Colour Workshop Colour the Kandinsky Rainbow abstract circles. Popup Art Gallery, 33 Devonport Rd. Book for school holiday programme Ph Sue 0210 239 4549
Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry. Katikati Concert Band Come & join our friendly band, at Katikati Bowling Club, 8 Park Rd, 7pm. All brass, woodwind & percussion players welcome. Ph Mick 021 217 1780 Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus
Do you love to sing? Come & enjoy 4-part harmony. New singers most welcome. 7pm Wesley Hall, 100 13th Ave. Ph Bernice 576 4848 Facebook Keynotes Inc. Kickstart Toastmasters Improve your public speaking & leadership skills in a friendly, supportive club. 7am at 148 Durham St. Ph Stan 022 390 2216 Meditate In Greerton Greerton Library, 7pm, learn Buddhist techniques to improve the quality of your life with meditation. www.meditateintauranga.org $15 or $10 unwaged. Beginners welcome. Come any week. Serenata Singers If you love to sing we’d love you to join us. 10-11:30am Methodist Church Hall, 2 Oroua St, Te Puke. Ph Anne 572 3130
Square Dancing Learner Classes
Want to keep great balance, strength & co-ordination? Join our learners class at St Enoch’s Church Hall, 7:30pm. Ph Warwick 577 1100 Sunshine Sequence Dance Group Enjoy dancing with a friendly group. All dancers tuition/revision/dancing 7-9:30pm, Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave. $4 entry incls supper. Dawn 579 3040
Tauranga Scottish Country Dancing
General Dancing. Bethlehem Hall SH2 (Opp Countdown) 1:15-3:15pm. All welcome. Ph Heather 021 1855 747
Friday 23 April
Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome Ph 0800 229 6757 Arataki Art Group Interested in painting? Come & join our friendly group at Arataki Community Centre (behind Baywave) 9:15-11:45. All levels welcome. Ph Fran 021 136 8173
Chess Tauranga 4-6pm, Tauranga Citizens Club, 170 13th Ave. Casual chess included. Ph Werner 548 1111. Search Western BOP Chess or http:/www.westernbopchess. weebly.com/ Cold Wax Art Medium Experiment, explore while focusing on the process of cold wax art medium. Popup Art Gallery, 33 Devonport Rd. Group bookings welcome. Ph Sue 0210 239 4549 Greerton Indoor Bowling Club
Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. New members very welcome. Names in by 7:15pm. Ph Keith 577 1116 Healing Optimal EFT Learn how to heal your mind & body using the Unseen Therapist within you. Free e-booklet describes this proven process. https://www.emofree.com/unseen-therapist Text 0210 274 2502
Mount Art Exhibition Sale
Mount Surf Club, Main Beach, Fri-Sun, 9-5pm daily, 4pm Sun. Paintings, cards for sale, artist in residence. Cash & carry. Ph Trish 021 114 8496 Pickleball In Tauranga It’s all the rage! Play pickleball at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, 71 11th Ave 9:15-11:30am. Equipment provided. Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342 Retro & Mod Vintage, retro & funky mod clothing, linen, fabrics, shoes, bags, accessories etc. Open 10-1 Thur & Fri. Cash only. Proceeds to Turning Point Trust Running & Walking Club For adults of diverse fitness levels. We meet at 9:25am Tues & Fri. May St Guide Hall, Mt. Free trial. Babysitting service available, $3/child Sewing & Knitting Group 10-11am, 14 Jocelyn St, Katikati. Welcoming anyone wanting to learn to sew or knit. Sewing machines available. Hosted by Project Generate. Ph 07 549 4522 Struggling with Debt? Free help to anyone in need, through our debt counseling team. A sustainable solution and real hope for the future. Ph Free 0508 227 111 or www.capnz.org Te Puke Toy Library Come check us out & hire some great toys to keep your kids busy! Wed 10am-1pm, Thurs 2:30pm-4:30pm, Fri 10am-1pm. Also Friday Playgroup 10am-12 & Sat 10am-1.
Colour Wheel Art Workshop
Understand the reason & importance of the colour wheel & its relationships between the colours. Group bookings welcome. Book with Sue 0210 239 4549
Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch
Drop-In. 10am-12, no appointment needed) for info, education & support for anyone living with diabetes & their families. 177A Fraser St. Ph 571 3422, 027 883 0158
Flexercise with Fitness League
Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, balance, stretching, strengthening & flexibility. For all ages & abilities, Central Baptist Church Hall 13th Ave. Pam 021 117 7170 Free CV Workshop For 14-24 yr olds. 10am-1pm. Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Rd, Katikati. Ph 549 0399 French Connexion For lovers of all things French & for all French speaking levels. All welcome at La Mexica every 2nd Thursday 4:30-6:30. Email Chantal, chantal.daveTB@gmail.com
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Your local franchisees Phil Clarke, Mike Craig and Tracy O’Connor cover the greater Bay of Plenty area from Waihi to Ohope and everywhere in between. Whether for servicing of ranch Phil Clarke, Tracy O’Connor and Mike Craig. sliders and windows, installing insect screens and security So for exceptional service with work doors, detecting and repairing guaranteed to be carried out to the highest draughty windows and doors or standard, contact Exceed! recommending simple solutions to improve the level of security in your home, Exceed, with their mobile workshops have the know-how and skills to get the job done right, first time! “With Exceed's nationwide • Window handles, hinges & stays coverage and the combined • Security locks for windows & doors • Sliding and bi-fold door rollers, locks knowledge of 27 franchise owners & handles • Retractable insect screens to call on, if we don't know the answer, we have access to others Call us today to arrange an 07 575 3000 who do,” says Tracy. assessment of your home.
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THROUGH THE PRAISE of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. Psalm 8:2
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COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Remote access/repairs, viruses, upgrades, hardware, tuition, advice. For a no obligation chat or quote call Anthony or Bruce on 07 576 7940
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AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses. Ph 0800 369 6269
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FOUND KITTENS & PUPPIES, various colours/sex/areas. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Female Black Cat. Hairini Area. Ref: 502791. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Female Tabby & White Cat. Papamoa Area. Ref: 502993. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Female Grey Cat. Greerton Area. Ref: 502891. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Male Ginger Cat. Omokoroa Area. Ref: 503104. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Male Black Cat. Omokoroa Area. Ref: 503105. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245
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ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered. Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960
SOLID PLASTIC PALLETS, approx 1.2 x 800 , collect Greerton area. Phone Murray 027 417 3266
HANDYMAN, section maintenance, lawns, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes. Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911
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ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs. Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857
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#ZEALANDIER TOURS. 5th May, Van Gogh Alive. From start to finish, you will be surrounded by a vibrant symphony of light, colour, sound and fragrance that has been called an ‘unforgettable’ multi-sensory experience. Van Gogh’s masterpieces come to life, giving the sensation of walking right into his paintings, a feeling that is simultaneously enchanting, entertaining and educational for all ages. Strictly limited spaces. Ph us today, Zealandier Tours 07 572 4118 NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S Senior Travel Club. Join our Club today for Free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. 1. Wed 5th May 2021, May Mystery Day Trip. 2. Fri 28th May 2021, Mamaku Rail Carting Day Trip. 3. Thurs 17th-Fri 18th June 2021, Overlander Train, Raurimu Spiral & The Chateau, Overnight Trip. 4. Thurs 24th June 2021, Fawlty Towers Show & Mid-Winter Lunch. 5. Fri 1st-Mon 4th Oct 2021, World of Wearable Arts Show Wellington, on sale now. New catalogue due out in May. Please register your interest today. Extended Tours, Day Trips, Shows & Free beautiful colour catalogue: BOOK NOW: Ph No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz or www. no8tours.co.nz, to view and book all our tours.
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