The Weekend Sun - 7 May 2021

7 May 2021, Issue 1058

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Sundogs and subwoofers When Kokomo frontman, singer and guitarist Derek Jacombs turned up at ‘A Dogs Day’ in Glasgow Street to sing the band’s new single ‘Sundog’, he was soon surrounded by the pup-arazzi.

Not to be outdone by any husky voices around him,

he settled into the blue couch and shared their latest song with his ruff and furry fans.

Local band Kokomo has released a new single, just in time for NZ Music Month, and the music video has gone to the dogs.

After a call for canine snaps went out on Facebook, Kokomo frontman Derek says they received a plethora of pawsome photos.

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Beer, shots and Covid envy You can’t catch Covid from a newspaper column, so I wasn’t expecting to be immunised until July at the earliest, along with the rest of the herd.

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45 per cent of the population. Another 10 per cent of the population got their immunity the old fashioned way – by contracting the disease.

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But interest is beginning to wane so they have started pulling out all the stops with cash inducements and even beer bribes to pull the punters.

The State of New Jersey is marketing its vaccination to some

groups as ‘A shot and a beer’ with people eligible for a free beer from participating establishments if they get vaccinated.

It might be some time before they resort to those tactics in New Zealand but the slow starting immunisation programme is gathering momentum.

As of Wednesday this week 304,900 vaccines had been administered and the Ministry of Health is now providing a daily update.

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board is over achieving compared with most other areas, having given out 7894 shots by the end of last week – exceeding its target by 29 per cent.

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The United States has contracted more than 32 million cases of Covid-19, with the world sitting at around 154 million total. New Zealand has had 2629 cases so far.

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Tauranga MP opposes Greerton name change

Greerton, where Cameron Rd meets Chadwick Rd. Photo. Daniel Hines.

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges has made it clear he opposes the idea of renaming Greerton.

However, one community leader believes it is time to have a “brave conversation” about the background surrounding the Tauranga suburb.

Greerton is named after Lieutenant-Colonel H.H Greer, who led the British forces in the Battle of Te Ranga in June 1864.

“The conversation needs to be had for lots of reasons,” says Te Tuinga Whanau executive director Tommy Wilson. “We teach our at-risk youth and our people the history of Tauranga.

“They will want to know why this place is named after Colonel Greer.

“He was far worse than Cameron.

“He almost massacred woman and children, well he did, at Te Ranga.”

Tommy is referring to General Duncan Cameron, whom the main arterial road in Tauranga is named after, who led the British troops in the Battle of Gate Pa. But Bridges has labelled the idea of changing the name “counterproductive and wrong”.

“We all know Greerton as Greerton and I doubt

many, if any, even know the history of why it’s called that,” he says.

“Let’s not waste time, energy and confuse everyone with a possible name change.”

The New Zealand Geographic Board can alter the local authority names for a place over which a regional council has jurisdiction. NZGB would require the support of any relevant local authority before processing a proposal.

If a proposal to NZGB received objections, the final decision would rest with the Minister for Land Information, Damien O’Connor. The Minister’s office confirms there are currently no proposals tabled for a name change at Greerton.

Tommy believes that any Maori name for Greerton should be easy to pronounce.

“I think that has to be factored into whatever decision has been made,” he says.

“When that change comes it has to be a Maori name that is easy to pronounce.”

Tommy, however, believes the final decision on any potential name change would need to come from in-depth consultation, particularly involving Ngati Ranginui and their affiliate Hapu.

“It wouldn’t just be one Hapu,” he says.

“It would be one broad consultation process.”

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Safe turnaround areas will be considered as part of the detailed design phase.

If a median barrier was installed, the likely option would be a single lane roundabout, sized to accommodate a large truck.

About five roundabouts would need to be constructed for a median barrier of 14.2km.

People wishing to have their say can contact: bopprojects@nzta.govt.nz before May 21.

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No PFAS compounds have been found in drinking water or the hangi pit soils surrounding Whareroa Maroe. Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana has been urgently investigating reports PFAS compounds recorded in groundwater near Taiaho Place in the Mount Maunganui Industrial Area.

Council says PFAS compounds were also not detected in surface water and sediments next to the boat ramp and sediment along the shoreline.

The second stage of this investigation, following these initial sampling results, includes a wider risk assessment and review of the potential sources of PFAS contamination within the broader Mount Maunganui Industrial Area.

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Frustrating wait for cataract surgery Diane Martin wants cataract surgery eligibility to be equal throughout the country. Photo: John Borren.

Diane Martin loved playing badminton, it kept her fit and active, but now due to cataracts, her eyesight is so blurry she can no longer get out on the court.

It’s been more than a year since her last game and the 71-year-old is waiting to be eligible for cataract surgery through the Bay of Plenty District Health Board.

“I don't play badminton anymore because it's all blurry now so I don't play very well.

“I'm just very frustrated because they tell the elderly to keep moving, yet you can't get surgery done.”

Diane says she can’t afford the $4000 fee to have cataract surgery on her left eye done privately.

The lens on her left eye is completely blurry and a cataract is starting on her right, it has gradually gotten worse over

the past two years, she says.

Despite her impaired vision and the impact it has on her life her eyesight isn’t bad enough to qualify her for funded surgery through the BOPDHB. Diane has been told by her optometrist that if she lived in another region she would already be eligible. She would like to see publicly funded cataract surgery eligibility equal for everyone.

Surgical eligibility is measured through clinical priority assessment criteria (CPAC), which for cataracts assesses a person’s vision and the effect it has on their daily life.

Patients are given a score from zero to 100 based on their vision and five questions about how this impacts their lifestyle.

CPAC access thresholds are different at each of the country’s 20 district health boards, and are set according to demand and capacity. Cataract CPAC scores range

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One person has died following a house fire in Waihi on Monday.

Fire crews were alerted of the fire at 10.42am on May 3.

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Scott Neilson says a 63-year-old woman has died at a fire on Queen Street.

“Police are currently speaking to witnesses and completing a scene examination to determine the circumstances around the death.”

Fire and Emergency New Zealand says specialist fire investigators are now carrying out an investigation.

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Man hunt

Where are all the men? That’s what Tauranga choir Everybody Sings is wondering.

The choir is looking for more male voices to join its numbers to fill out the sound in tenor and bass.

Everybody Sings has been running for about 18 months in Tauranga, rehearsing at Omanu School hall every Wednesday evening for two hours.

No one needs to audition, and members come along for the joy of singing with others and to improve their own sound.

They will be performing in a concert with the Mount Eden choir in Tauranga in mid-June – and they’d like to be able to sing ‘It’s Raining Men’ before then.

Prospective members can contact Rose on: rose@thechoir.co.nz

from 45 to 65, according to information provided by the DHBs. Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists New Zealand chairperson Peter Hadden says this is creating a ‘postcode lottery’ for people’s vision and RANZCO would like to see inequity reduced between the regions.

RANZCO is the medical college responsible for the training and professional development of ophthalmologists in Australia and New Zealand.

People’s vision is scored with both eyes together so if one eye isn’t as bad people will get a lower score making it harder for them to qualify for surgery, says Dr Hadden.

Currently, a person must have a CPAC score of 60 before they can have cataract surgery at the BOPDHB. Waikato DHB also has a score of 60

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What makes a person eligible for cataract surgery varies throughout the country. and Lakes DHB, which covers the Rotorua and Taupo districts has a score of 65.

Dr Hadden says someone with a score of 60 will have bad cataracts in both eyes so “they’re very disabled” from a vison point of view but it also varies depending on how the lifestyle questions are answered.

In comparison, the CPAC score at the Tairawhiti DHB is 45 and the West Coast DHBs is 48 for cataracts. Dr Hadden says with a score of 48 a person might be struggling to drive but they would qualify to get at least one eye done.

The Auckland based ophthalmologist says when the CPAC threshold is 60 or higher, surgery is more complicated which compounds the issue of demand and capacity.

“It spirals it because it means that the surgery takes longer, it’s harder, so you don’t get through as many as many cases.”

BOPDHB acting business leader - anaesthesia, radiology and surgical services Dorothy McKeown says all patients requiring cataract surgery are prioritised using an online national tool and once a patient is accepted and deemed fit for treatment, the maximum wait time is four months.

Dorothy says a specialist will grade all referrals received using the Access Criteria for First Specialist Assessment tool, based on the information received in the referral.

“Due to the demand on the service and capacity to see and treat, access thresholds are in place.

“However, those patients with the most urgent clinical need will be seen first,” she says.

“As referrals are graded based on the information received, if there is any change to a patient’s condition we would welcome an updated referral from the GP or Optometrist detailing the changes and the impact on life for the patient.”

In the year from July 1 2018 to June 30 2019, 877 people received cataract surgery through the BOPDHB, says Dorothy.

To attempt to combat the ‘postcode lottery’, the Government announced sweeping reforms to the health system in April, which will see DHBs replaced by one body, Health NZ, which will instead plan services for the whole population.

RANZCO New Zealand chairperson Peter Hadden.

Health NZ will have four regional divisions but also district offices, and there will be a new Maori Health Authority.

When making the announcement, Health Minister Andrew Little said: “The current system no longer serves our needs well. Our goal is a health system that helps all New Zealanders to live longer in good health."

Dr Hadden says the new system has the potential to reduce disparities between districts and they have been told one of the main reasons for the reforms is to ensure equity of access to services throughout the country.

At the moment there is just a broad outline of what the reforms will look like and it will take time to reduce inequities, he says.

RANZCO want to see the postcode lottery gone but not at the expense of reducing services in communities that are currently well served, says Dr Hadden.

“RANZCO looks forward to continue working with government during the transition period to ensure the best outcomes for patients.”

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Brian Hodge.

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Frank’s Kauri sanctuary The three hectares of residential zoned land in a Tauranga central suburb, which is home to one of the world’s largest collections of Kauri trees, belongs to a dead man.

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Tauranga residents who enjoy the arboreal sanctuary of Sydenham Botanical Park in Millers Rd, Brookfield, are invited to be involved in the future of the park, which is unique in that it is not owned by Tauranga City Council, but it is land left to Tauranga City residents by Frank Sydenham, one of Massey University’s first horticulturists, who died in 1973.

“The park used to be the market garden around Frank’s house,” says Brian Hodge, who held a public meeting last week at Brookfield Primary School.

“The meeting went well, but demonstrated the division that exists between the people who like it because it’s an open community space where they can chase their dog, and the people who like it because of the big trees that are planted there.

“Both ideas can probably coexist.”

Brian is chair of the Sydenham Park Advisory Group, a group of volunteers which funds and manages the park’s development. A retired chartered civil engineer and former senior council manager, Brian became involved when Guardian Trust, which manages Frank’s bequest, was working with council to carry out Frank’s wishes.

“Volunteer numbers have dwindled since planting started in 2005 and there are just eight of us left.

“Now that the end of the park’s development into a subtropical botanical park is in sight, it is a good time to renew enthusiasm amongst #ThisIsYourTime the community.”

The meeting, which attracted nearly 50 people,

was addressed by Kaimai orchard owner Graham Dyer, who donated most of the Araucaria (Kauri) Trees. Plans to complete the park development were discussed with suggestions added to a whiteboard.

The meeting canvassed what happens when the development is completed in two years’ time, with interest expressed in continuing volunteer involvement of the tree collection, says Brian.

Already in the park there are 19 species of Kauri trees, with further planting scheduled in June.

Both pergolas are complete and will have climbing and trailing plants.

Other plans include the completion of the Hinewa walk around the perimeter of the park.

In consultation with local kaumatua Peri Kohu of Huria marae in Judea, the intention is to use the walk to tell historic stories about Ngai Tamarawaho.

Planting lilies and other white flowers, as well as xerophytes – plants that do not need watering – is possible if new volunteers are found.

Brian says that from the meeting, a submission would be made to the Tauranga City Council’s Long Term Plan, asking for additional funding.

He urges as many locals as possible to get involved in the future of the park.

“It’s a place which many enjoy the trees and the flowers, sitting at the picnic tables eating fish and chips, walking the dog, flying kites – so we are hoping the community will join us in preserving it for future generations to enjoy.”

A website for the Sydenham Botanical Park has been developed at: www.sydenhampark.wordpress.com To be involved in the future of the park, email: sydenhambotanicpark@gmail.com Annemarie Quill

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Tauriko for Tomorrow Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Tauranga City Council are preparing for the next round of community consultation and engagement for Tauriko for Tomorrow.

People are invited to visit the Tauriko for Tomorrow pop-up at Tauranga Crossing from Wednesday, May 12, to Sunday, May 16.

Tauriko for Tomorrow is a collaborative project with four key partners, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Tauranga City Council and Waka Kotahi.

People will be able to provide feedback on the short and long-term transport options, proposals for the Tauriko West community development and gain a general update on where other parts of the project are at.

“The recent work has focussed on transport plans to support the growing region which improve safety, provide better travel choice and local connections to Tauriko Business Estate and the wider Tauranga network,” says Waka Kotahi national manager system design Robyn Elston.

The project team is keen to update people on the plans to create a thriving community for people to live, learn, work and play locally.

“Tauriko West is one of the city’s key urban developments, providing approximately 3000 to 4000 homes, and is essential to the Connected

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Centres programme (Urban Form and Transport Initiative) to cater for the growth in the western Bay of Plenty sub-region,” says Tauranga City Council general manager: strategy and growth Christine Jones.

Much of the progress on this multi-layered project has not been visible to the public over the past two years. The next step is to confirm the short and long-term transport system improvements.

The short-term transport improvements are planned for construction in the next two to three years and include a new roundabout at SH29/ Redwood Lane, a new intersection with traffic lights on SH29 at Tauriko village, four lanes between Tauriko village and Cambridge Road, and traffic lights at SH29/Cambridge Road intersection. A new shared path along the north side of SH29, a new connection to Tauranga Crossing via Whiore Avenue for buses, pedestrians, and cyclists, and a shared walking and cycling path along both sides of Whiore Avenue to Taurikura Drive is also planned.

The proposed long-term (10 plus years) improvements for SH29 and SH29A include three options, to either upgrade the existing state highways (online option), a new four-lane corridor alongside the existing state highways (offline option), or a mixture of the two.

Feedback is open from May 12 to June 11, 2021. From May 12, people can view the proposed improvements and provide feedback online at: taurikofortomorrow.co.nz if they can’t make it to the Tauriko for Tomorrow pop-up at Tauranga Crossing, which is Garden Eateries, downstairs.

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Celebrating homegrown sounds NZ Music Month is a promotion run by the NZ Music Commission that takes place each May, in association with other organisations including NZ On Air, Recorded Music New Zealand, APRA, The Music Managers Forum, and Independent Music NZ. It begin on May 1 and runs throughout the month.

May is now known nationwide as the month to call your local radio station

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and ask for more local music to hit the airwaves, as well as a celebration of homegrown talent and tunes.

There are plenty of acts and new music coming out this month. To keep an eye on things or hear something new, head to: www.nzmusicmonth.co.nz or check them out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nzmusicmonth where plenty of events and New Zealand music will be promoted.

Howls it sound?

Kokomo frontman Derek Jacombs.

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NZ’s Music Month is a good time to tune into local bands and musicians, staying ahead of the winter blues with a fresh dose of new as well as much-loved and nostalgic Kiwi music.

The five members of Tauranga blues and roots band Kokomo thought so too.

After putting out a request across social media in March, they managed to rope in a virtual pile of doggy photos under the theme of their newly released single ‘Sundog’.

Videos of both an acoustic and electronica version of the song were released on their Facebook page and YouTube at the beginning of May and both are packed full of dog photos.

“NZ Music Month seemed like a good time.

But that was really a coincidence,” says Kokomo frontman Derek Jacombs.

“The last three singles we’ve put out as electronica and acoustic versions. We’re leading towards a couple of albums eventually.”

Also coincidentally this is the 30th year the band has been playing, having sprung into life after a gig at the Tauranga National Jazz Festival in 1991.

Back then they played ‘Dust My Broom’ and ‘No way To Get Along’ to much enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Getting along together led them on to making their first album ‘The Old Original Kokomo Blues’.

There’s been quite a few albums and gigs since then by members Derek, Nigel Masters, Grant Bullot, Sonia Bullot and Ian Gilpin.

More than quite a few.

Ideas for songs spark from all sorts of places.

“Earlier this year, Nigel from the Boatshed, he used to have dogs, but he hasn’t for a while now,”

says Derek. “I was looking at the pictures of some of his dogs on the wall actually… he had lovely big collies… and it just came into my mind…

Sundog... just seemed like a really good word. You see a picture of a dog lying in the sun. It’s good.”

Music Month in Tauranga is also an opportunity to head to The Jam Factory for live shows by The Artist RED, Chris Thompson & The Dirt Band, Miles Calder, Yaw Asamadu & Ozi Ozaa, The Gitbox Rebellion, Derek Toner, Satellite Sessions, and local college bands. Also head to Totara Street or Jack Dusty’s for more live music.

If country music is your thing, Operatunity will be performing Tennessee Waltz at Holy Trinity next week. And head on line to watch L.A.B. as they frequently go live on Facebook in their recording studio.

Less than 48 hours from posting the request for dog photos on their Kokomo Facebook page, Derek had to put out a second message, as he’d already received nearly 200 photos.

“They arrived within a day and a half and I thought bloody hell we can’t put that many in a video.

“I’m not sure how many we ended up with in the end. The first acoustic video there are about 40 dogs; the second one we tried to get in as many as possible, about 160.”

He’s also included a photo of Snoop Dog. Some people added the names of their dogs, with Poncho from Seattle, Bella from California, and even a dog named Kokomo.

“The parents are big Kokomo fans. Lovely dog too.

It’s fantastic. We’ve been absolutely knocked out by the reaction from people. Just being reminded of the bond people have with their dogs – it makes your heart happy.”

To hear Kokomo’s new single ‘Sundog’ go to: www.kokomo.co.nz Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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Young couple take cancer battle in their stride A Bay of Plenty couple are praying for remission following a devastating cancer diagnosis.

Thirty-six-year-old Riley Scown was diagnosed with myeloma, an incurable blood cancer in August 2020, mere months after suffering an unrelated stroke in January.

Riley’s wife Sam Scown says it’s fair to say “the diagnosis hit both of use pretty hard”.

“My husband Riley is the kindest man I’ve ever met,” says Sam. “He’s always the first to help anyone else, more often than not giving more to others than what he gets back, and he’s got this beautiful, patient and stoic nature about him that has a way of grounding anyone around him.

“At a time like now, I’m more thankful for this than ever before – while also acknowledging that now is our time to give back to Riley.”

Sam, who said ‘I do’ to Riley in 2020, says they have good support and remain optimistic about getting Riley into remission.

The cancer was discovered following routine blood testing after Riley’s stroke.

The tests picked up incidental abnormalities in his blood work.

His doctors pushed for further investigation, and he was eventually told that he had myeloma and about 60 per cent of his plasma cells were cancerous.

“A support group I’m in has this helpful explanation of myeloma: ‘There is a protein found naturally in all of us and one day, for no known reason, it will kind of go berserk – it's called the M protein,’” says Sam. “It turns into a monster and will start eating away at your bones from the inside out, it makes

holes which will never heal, but the good news is it can be controlled so that no further holes will appear.

“Sometimes the holes will be large enough so that the slightest wrong move or bump will cause a fracture. There is no cure, but you can go into remission.

“Remission is what we all pray for.”

Sam says so far, the odds are looking good for Riley.

“At the moment, Riley is in the first part of his chemotherapy treatment and he remains asymptomatic.

“This is a huge source of hope for both Riley and me, and long may this last!

“His current treatment plan includes five months of oral chemotherapy, which will prepare his body for an autologous stem cell transplant, expected around June.”

Sam says Riley’s haematologist has told them his body is responding positively to the oral treatment, with the SCT expected to stabilise his cells even further.

To help with ongoing treatment and financial costs, a Givealittle page has been set up.

So far, more than $5000 has been raised.

“Due to Riley’s many health struggles, he hasn’t been working since January 24, 2020.

“And, during Riley’s stem cell transplant, I will be needing to take time off work from time to time to be able to care for, support and spend time with Riley.

“So we’re asking for help ease the financial burden on Riley and me during this difficult time, so we can focus on getting Riley

into remission.

“Any amount of koha would be truly appreciated!”

The money raised will help towards the couples financial expenses, both health-related and day-to-day, while they live on reduced incomes.

“Anything we do not need will be donated to Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand.”

People wanting to donate can do so at: www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/ support-rileys-road-to-remission

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Sam Scown with her husband Riley.

Photo: John Morin Photography.

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Hopukiore, or Mount Drury, is often the forgotten hill when compared to its famous counterpart Mauao, but one that offers a lot of history.

Around 1500 Maori built a pa there and it was also used as a carving school and sacred site for ta moko. The name Hopukiore means to catch rats and once eaten and their pelts used for clothing the bones and teeth of these rats were used for carving chisels and tattooing instruments. In 1820 after the battle of Hopukiore several of the caves were used as burial sites to honour the dead.

Colonial forces used both Mauao and

Hopukiore as bases in the early 1840s and in 1852 Commander Byron Drury, arrived in Tauranga after completing a coastal survey of the Bay of Plenty. After this Hopukiore also took on the name Mount Drury.

Today, Hopukiore with its beautiful trees, caves and great views, is a bit of a hidden gem, as many head straight to Mauao.

Locals in the know love the fact that this is a quiet space, to sit under a tree, walk the dog, or get some exercise without the crowds.

Standing only 40 metres high, Mount Drury proves you don’t have to be big to be great.

The Weekend Sun photographer John Borren captured scenes around Hopukiore.

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Now for the future Every three years we create a long-term plan for investing in our city over the coming decade. We want to hear your views on our proposals and how you think we should pay for them.

Have your say on our Long-term Plan 2021-31 at www.nowforthefuture.govt.nz

Six investment priorities We plan to invest $672m in community spaces and places Aquatics, sports halls, sports fields and libraries to create a happier, healthier and better-connected city we can be proud of $2.5b on land for homes and businesses Improving roads, pipes and other infrastructure within existing areas and increasing the availability of land for more homes and businesses $1.9b in transport Helping people move around our city more easily while improving connections for local businesses

Alternatively, pick up a copy of our consultation document at city libraries or our 91 Willow St service centre.

Consultation closes 5pm, June 7.

We’re listening 7 May - 7 June Consultation. Submissions are due by 5pm on 7 June

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30 July Long-term plan adopted

$126m on the city centre Revitalising our region’s heart, spurring the local economy and encouraging private investment $296m on resilience to natural hazards Strengthening our ability to cope with natural hazards like tsunamis, floods, landslides and sea-level rise $31m on enabling delivery (plus an average increase of $3m a year after that) Delivering on the increased capital programme, including investment in planning, digital systems and staff as well as contracted and maintenance services

How will this affect my rates?

For residential ratepayers, the average rates increase in 2022 will be about $1 a day or between $4.90 and $9 per week.

For commercial ratepayers, the average rates increase in 2022 will be between $16 and $65 per week.

View the estimated rates for your property by using the rates calculator at www.nowforthefuture.co.nz

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Protection Area effective from August A start date for the new Motiti Protection Area rules was confirmed at Bay of Plenty Regional Councils Strategy and Policy meeting on Tuesday this week.

From August 11, you can no longer anchor on, or take any marine life from, the three reefs making up the Motiti Protection Area.

Chairperson of the Strategy and Policy Committee Paula Thompson says the marine protection area is being introduced to safeguard the indigenous biodiversity that relies on these reefs.

“This marine protection area is the only one of its kind in Bay of Plenty and a really important and unique opportunity for us to better

understand the health of the marine environment and the ecosystems it supports. We’ve already begun monitoring these reefs and the taonga species that call it home but once in place we’ll be looking to establish a benchmark so in the future we can see if the protections are working,” she says.

“We recommend anyone who goes boating in this area becomes familiar with the extent of the protection areas on our website,” she says.

The new rules will apply to everyone equally, including customary, recreational and commercial fishers, divers, those spearfishing, even if you’re catch and releasing.

For more information on the Motiti Protection Area visit: www.boprc.govt.nz/motitipa

Creative funding now open

Applications for Creative Communities Scheme grants for the Western Bay of Plenty District are now open and accepting applications up to Thursday, May 20.

“If you have a creative project, event, arts education activity, or community cultural idea, this funding is for you,” says Creative Bay of Plenty funding advisor Annie Hill.

This special round is only open to projects that take place within the boundary of the Western Bay of Plenty District from Waihi Beach to Pongakawa, excluding Tauranga.

Creative New Zealand spends more than $3.2 million each year supporting around 1800 projects through the Creative Communities Scheme. Creative Bay of Plenty, on behalf of Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council, administers the grant-giving process for our districts.

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On the front line: the impact of suicide More research is urgently needed into the impact that attending suicide events is having on paramedics and other first responders, a researcher at the University of Otago, Wellington, says.

PhD student Renan Lyra, a psychologist by training, says a significant proportion of police officers, firefighters and paramedics will attend at least one suicide event in their careers, but there has been little research into the impact this has on their personal and professional lives and on their own suicide risk.

Renan has reviewed 25 research papers on the impact attending a suicide event has on those on the front line in countries including the US, the UK, Australia and in Europe.

His review, which has just been published in the international journal PLOS ONE, is understood to be the first to specifically look at the impact of work-related exposure to suicide among first responders and mental health professionals.

He found almost all the research papers published over the last 10 years were focused on the impact the suicide of a patient had on the psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and nurses who worked with them, rather than on first responders.

Renan says attending the scene of a suspected suicide is one of the most critical and traumatic situations first responders are likely to encounter in the course of their work.

“For first responders, the emotional impact includes the high emotional labour they need to expend to manage their feelings, something which has been found to be associated with increased thoughts of suicide among firefighters.”

Research which detailed the impact of attending

PhD student Renan Lyra.

a suicide event on mental health professionals found they experienced sadness, shock, feelings of blame, hopelessness, guilt, self-doubt, grief and anger.

“Their professional reactions ranged from sadness at work and increased awareness of suicide risk to reduced professional confidence and fear of publicity and litigation. They were also more likely to refer patients on to psychiatrists.”

Only two of the 25 research papers Renan examined measured mental health outcomes in mental health professionals after a patient’s suicide, with burnout and PTSD reported as significant adverse outcomes.

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Renan says exposure to suicide is a major risk factor for suicide, with mental health professionals and first responders themselves being at higher risk of suicide than the general population.

“One of the explanations for the higher rates of suicides among these professions is their higher levels of occupational-related psychological distress, and for first responders, work-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. One of

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Renan says suicide is a major global health and social issue, with an estimated 800,000 people dying by suicide each year.

Renana is planning further research on the impact of suicide on first responders.

If you are, or have been, a first responder and wish to enquire about participating in the research, email renan.lyra@postgrad.otago.ac.nz

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Back row: Keith Allum, Steve Morris, Matthew Gill, Philip Brown, Kelvin Clout and Greg Brownless.

Front row: Dawn Kiddie, Jan Wilson, Kim Williams and Carolynne Shaw.

A new Tauranga-wide initiative intended to hold the recently appointed Tauranga commissioners to account for their decisions has been formed by a group that includes past city councillors.

“Tauranga ratepayers have come together to form a city-wide voice to champion a better deal and more transparency for Tauranga ratepayers,” says Tauranga Ratepayers’ Alliance spokesperson Dawn Kiddie. “We are a combined initiative of local residents, chairs and former chairs of ratepayers’ associations, civic leaders, and local members of the Taxpayers’ Union, who have formed the new Tauranga Ratepayers’ Alliance in response to the appointment of unelected commissioners in place of elected councillors.”

The steering group for the alliance group consists of Keith Allum, Philip Brown, Greg Brownless, Kelvin Clout, Matthew Gill, Andrew Hollis, Dawn Kiddie, Ron Melville, Steve Morris, Michael O’Neil, Carolynne Shaw, Ben Sokimi, Kim Williams and Jan Wilson.

“There is growing discontent with decisions taken by Commissioners that ratepayers feel they have no control over, such as increasing staff

salaries from $66 million to $80 million next year,” says Dawn. “The Ratepayers’ Alliance will stand up against Tauranga City Council’s wasteful spending, poor financial management, and the unprecedented rates increase.”

Dawn says the objectives of the Tauranga Ratepayers’ Alliance are to make a stand for reasonable rates, sensible spending, and more transparency. Anyone who is a Tauranga resident or ratepayer and shares the Ratepayers’ Alliance’s vision of a prosperous and affordable Tauranga with a transparent and accountable city council is encouraged to join for free at: www.taurangaratepayers.nz, or at the launch event at 5.30pm on Wednesday, May 26, at Club Mount Maunganui, with keynote speaker Simon Bridges and MC Peter Williams.

“Commissioners may be unelected, but they cannot be unaccountable,” says Dawn.

“Commissioners are appointed to serve us – the residents and ratepayers who pay for Tauranga City Council. Our role is to shine the light on the Council and decisions being made on our behalf.”

The Tauranga Ratepayers’ Alliance launch event is being held at Club Mount Maunganui, at 5.30pm on Wednesday May 26.

More information: www.taurangaratepayers.nz

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Papamoa ratepayers ask for $150,000 The full submission can be viewed on the website: www.papamoaresidents.co.nz and also includes a draft business plan. The PRRA is asking for

local Papamoa community support and asking for each member to make an individual submission to the Long Term Plan online and if possible also

a verbal submission to the commissioners.

Online submissions can be made online on the Tauranga City Council website from May 7.

Philip Brown, chair of the Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association.

Photo: John Borren.

The Papamoa Residents and Ratepayers Association – PRRA – has made a submission to the Tauranga City Council’s Long Term Plan for a grant of $150,000 per annum.

understanding of lay ratepayers and PRRA needs to employ experts to help. Interestingly the council is proposing to spend an additional $20 million on staff next year,” says Philip.

Philip points out that this concept of providing funds to other parties involved in the community debate is not new, with the example of Downtown Tauranga applying for $150,000.

“An example, Plan Change 27 which imposed a theoretical rain event on Tauranga and resulted in maps showing areas of flooding and then tagging LIMs without any consultation before announcing this to the ratepayers, may be a completely flawed analysis,” says Philip.

“Our research has discovered a question mark over whether the correct height datum was used for the analysis.

“PRRA urgently needs to employ experts to check this anomaly.”

“With the suspension of local democracy and the appointment of the commissioners, the ability of the ratepayers to inf luence the long term plan has become very difficult,” says PRRA chair Philip Brown.

The city commissioners are welcoming feedback on the Long Term Plan which is due out on Friday. “We want to hear what people think about what’s in the LTP,” says Tauranga City Commissioner Stephen Selwood.

“Come and talk to us about it.”

The PRRA says it needs more resources and knowledge to debate the increasing complex issues being proposed by council.

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Tummy rubs for Monty Scout group cleaning up town Meet Monty – I had a rough start to life and am looking for a caring forever home. When I first arrived at the shelter with my sister I was scared of everyone and everything.

Over my time here, I have learned how loving humans can be, and though I can be a little shy to start, after a quiet, gentle pat I am soon

nudging for affection and rolling on my back (I secretly love tummy rubs!).

I am best suited to a quiet home with no other pets and no children unless they are exceptionally calm and quiet.

If you think I might suit your home, please give the Tauranga centre a call on 07 578 0245 reference number: 496767.

A scout group in Mount Maunganui is taking out the trash when it comes to littering, and putting residents on notice for their fly-tipping habits.

The Arataki Omanu Scout Group are taking part in the ‘Scouts Trash the Trash’ project, a worldwide initiative to help clean the planet and inspire youngsters to consider the human impact on the environment.

The local group have taken up the challenge along the Harbour Bridge path, joining more than 1000 scout groups across the globe who have already filled more than 4000 bags of rubbish.

A group of 41 children and 10 adults from Arataki Omanu Scout Group certainly helped the cause, clearing 101kg of rubbish in just over an hour.

Christine McCahill, assistant zone leader and venturer section leader for Arataki Omanu Scout Group, says the children took up the big clean with smiles on their faces.

“Strangely, not one moan about picking up rubbish,” she says.

“They were mad keen to reach 100kg and it helped they found a couple of big bags of dumped rubbish, including a car wheel and a DVD player.”

Christine says the group have found all manner of items on their clean, including car parts, broken tools and the more usual suspects, such as bottles, takeaway waste, plastic containers, cigarette butts and discarded receipts.

The initiative is part of the new programme Scouts NZ has introduced, the Better World Modules, embraced by Scouting World Wide.

With the Scouts being regular users of the outdoors and waterways, keeping them clean is a major motivating factor behind the drive.

But the kids involved also have a message for the messy residents and motorists who are spoiling the outdoors they enjoy so much.

“The youth were pretty appalled that so much rubbish is right on our back door and that people think it is ok to just chuck it from their car,” says Christine.

“This is the second year we have participated in this event. Last time we cleaned up part of the estuary and the rubbish was bad there too.”

Overall, Christine says that the children were just happy to be helping out by cleaning up the community they live in.

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A home for Kaos?

The Westport man has been cleaning up Aotearoa since January 2019. Photo. John Borren.

Des Watson is on a mission. A mission to keep New Zealand’s waterways clean and free of waste.

Des started his journey on January 1, 2019, and more than two years later, is still on the go.

Over the past week, he has been in the Bay of Plenty looking to clean up the area.

Originally from Westport, Des was inspired to start his clean up during his time living near the beaches in Rarangi, just outside Blenheim.

He would take a bucket and clean up whilst he ventured to the local beaches, and began following conservation groups and Facebook pages devoted to keeping Aotearoa’s waterways clean, which cultivated his own desire.

Images of what plastic waste is doing to marine life soon inspired him to take further action and he quit his job to embark on his quest.

His passion has led to the start of a Facebook group. ‘Kiwis Clean Aotearoa’ is followed by more than 3500 people and documents Des’ travels across the nation cleaning up, educating locals and gathering a few followers along the way.

Since arriving in the area last week, Des has been busy. A clean-up along Pilot Bay in Mount Maunganui followed a trip to Papamoa, where he removed residue from car burnouts by the Bell Road boat ramp, a waste and water pollution issue Des feels is completely overlooked.

“It gets washed away by the rain and ends up being millions of pieces of rubber that just flows straight into our waterways,” Des laments.

Over at Whareroa Boat Ramp he has come across rubbish bags, abandoned tents, and, of course, the repeat offenders.

“Cigarette butts, nylon, broken hard plastic, soft plastic, plastic wrappers, bottles, bottle caps, lollipop sticks,” Des lists as the most common litter he finds on his clean ups.

At times, Des admits finding it frustrating.

It seems, in his eyes, that nobody wants to take responsibility for keeping the waterways of New Zealand safe from errand rubbish.

“Nobody wants to take responsibility,” Des states.

“I don’t get paid to do what I am doing.”

A Givealittle page helps Des cover the costs of his now two-year pursuit. More than $20,000 has been donated to the cause so far, with Des using the money to pay for petrol or for disposal of rubbish.

But above all else, rather than ask for money, Des has one simple request for Kiwi citizens across the Bay of Plenty and New Zealand.

“Keep it clean,” he says. “Set an example for others because the plastic is also a concern entering our food chain.”

To see what Des has been up to visit ‘Kiwis Clean Aotearoa’ on Facebook or visit his Givealittlepage at: www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/kiwisclean-aotearoa Mathew Nash

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New bins and the reverse ‘Robin Hood’ tax The new rates-funded bins will reduce recycling trips to the transfer station and save our family-of-four at least $100-per-year.

However, there’s zero satisfaction in this saving for me because I know where it’s coming from.

Why’s it cheaper for us?

Because bins for larger families are being subsidised by smaller families forced to pay for the new service.

Not only is it unfair and bad for the environment, it’s a reverse ‘Robin Hood’ tax: taking from the poor to give to the rich.

To avoid the perversity of those that waste more benefiting financially from low-waste residents paying for a rubbish system that’s too big for them, I moved that the Council service be a ‘pay-as-youthrow’ system using tags like WBOPDC will use.

Under that system, if you’re a low rubbish user, you only pay when you put your bin out.

The downside, the fixed charge would be higher and those that waste more would pay more but wouldn’t that be an incentive to recycle and better for the environment?

It’d also allow the private sector to compete with Council.

Senior Council staff opposed my recommendation but following questions, junior Council staff said it would work just as it does for other Councils.

Senior staff then assured us ‘pay-as-you-throw’ could be adopted a year later. This assurance was sufficient to convince enough Councillors to support the staff recommendation.

It soon appeared a contract with a bin provider had been signed that prevented a pay-as-you-throw system the following year. Two Councillors told me they regretted accepting the staff assurances.

Was the elected Council misled and, if so, why?

NZTA exploring median barrier option on SH2 Feedback is being sought on a median barrier option on State Highway 2 between Tetley Road and Esdaile Road, south of Katikati.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency regional manager infrastructure delivery Jo Wilton says consultation at this stage is really important to the next steps.

“We want to hear from the people who live alongside and regularly use this section of road to inform how we might shape a median barrier,” says Jo. Safe turnaround areas will be considered as part of the detailed design phase. If a median barrier was installed, the likely option would be a

single lane roundabout, sized to accommodate a large truck.

Approximately five roundabouts would need to be constructed for a median barrier of 14.2km.

The consultation period runs until May 21, and people can email: bopprojects@nzta.govt.nz or: www.nzta.govt.nz/w2o to give feedback.

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WBOP bins hit the kerbside The first of Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s 62,000 bins for the new kerbside waste and recycling collections started to be delivered this week.

how that correlates to the new service.

A full kerbside waste and recycling service will be provided to those located within the ‘Urban’ zone and includes a 140L rubbish bin, 240L recycling bin, 45L glass crate and 23L lockable food scraps bin.

The new rubbish, recycling, glass and food A partial kerbside waste and recycling service scraps bins will be delivered to 17,000 eligible will be provided to those located within the households throughout May, ahead of the ‘Rural’ zone and first collections includes a 140L beginning Thursday, rubbish bin, 240L July 1. recycling bin and The bins will be 45L glass crate. delivered in weekly For all serviced stages across the households there Council’s three will be a $3.95 per Wards, starting in pick-up for general Waihi Beach on rubbish – a cost Wednesday, May 5. only charged when From Monday 10 people attach a May the Kaimai and pre-paid pay-asKatikati areas will you-throw tag to receive their bins their red lid rubbish followed by the Te bin. This service Puke-Maketu area is available each from Monday, week. Pay-as-youMay 17. throw tags can be Council’s purchased from Deputy CEO and Council’s library and infrastructure service centres and services group other retailers from manager, Gary Allis 1 June 2021. says households will The cost of the receive one of two kerbside services will bins sets depending be charged through The WBOP District Council bins are being on where they live an annual targeted delivered from this week. in the District and rate. The full service

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cost is $149 and households receive mixed recycling, glass and food scraps collections.

The partial service cost is $98 for recycling and glass collections, but no food scraps collection.

The $3.95 pay per pick-up for general rubbish is additional.

Council will be providing regular updates on the progress of bin

roll out on its Facebook page, the Antenno app and on the Kerbside Collective website.

An information brochure along with a 12-month collection calendar will be inside the blue glass crate.

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Warming up this winter The mornings and evenings have been a wee bit chilly in Tauranga this week and so it’s very timely that the Winter Energy Payment resumed last weekend on May 1, ensuring that around a million

New Zealanders will be warmer this winter.

The Government introduced this payment as part of our Families Package, to help seniors and families with the cost of heating during the

colder months. It’s simply about being able to run the heater when you need to.

Too many New Zealanders are hospitalised because of cold, damp homes. The Winter Energy Payment sits alongside our Warmer Kiwi Homes insulation programme, as well as new Healthy Homes Standards requiring the insulation of rental properties – all part of our plan to ensure every Kiwi home is warm and dry, and to ultimately keep people well.

I’ve had many people here in Tauranga tell me what a difference the Winter Energy Payment makes, grateful for the support with their power bills.

The Government is committed to boosting the

incomes of Kiwi families, so everyone can afford the basics.

Cumulatively, our Families Package and main benefit changes to date mean that, when the Winter Energy Payment resumes this weekend, around 111,000 families with children

will be on average $150 a week better off.

There is more to do to lift the incomes of hard-working New Zealanders, but I’m proud to be part of a government that’s stepping up to tackle long-term challenges like this one.

Commissioners, rates and results I disagree with Tauranga having Commissioners run our Council. I don’t believe it was principled or necessary and it basically means we have the Labour Party from Wellington in charge, given they’re who appoints the Commissioners.

That said, I recently met with Hon. Anne Tolley and her fellow Commissioners, and as I remarked to them, they’re good people – the government is lucky to have them on board. In my opinion their jobs come down to two things: rates and results.

Regarding rates, personally I’m not opposed to increases if they do one big thing: deliver results.

But we need to be careful. Many in Tauranga in rateable properties are on fixed incomes and either can’t afford the increases or must get something tangible from them.

Tangible results don’t mean more staff on higher pay shuffling more papers and attending more

meetings while making things harder and worse.

As I’ve said here before, we need outcomes in only three or four areas in our city from Labour (and their unelected Council) – housing, transport, the CBD, and anti-social/criminal behaviour.

On housing and transport, frankly, I’m cynical about whether Council can do much. Tauranga’s problems by my back of the envelope calculation require several billion dollars. Even if rates were put up 100s of per cent, Council can never get near this. Lots of pain for zero gain.

Only the Beehive has the ability to move on, say, Tauranga Northern Link, Hewlett’s Road or more social housing. And while I’m on a roll, let’s remember that in four years all Labour has done in this area is provide a measly $50m for Cameron Road; so-called planner improvements that’ll make things harder and worse.

When it comes to the CBD and anti-social behaviour, the Commissioners could lead and good measures won’t cost the earth.

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Marvellous monarchs

Have you ever studied a monarch chrysalis up close and noticed its exquisite gold spots? My fascination with monarchs began almost three years ago when a neighbour brought us one on a swan plant cutting for my young son to observe.

Our native monarch butterfly is sadly in decline.

"It's the wasps,” I was told. Monarchs have predators at all stages of their life, but after the accidental introduction of five species of social wasps since the 1940s (German, common and three types of paper wasps), their numbers have been decimated.

New Zealand has some of the highest numbers of wasps in the world. It is overrun by them.

They can attack a bush full of monarch caterpillars in a few minutes, carrying the harmless creatures back to their nest for their young to feed on.

The paper wasps are particularly prolific in urban areas, for bus lanes in place of carparks, the but as they only eat live insects, they will not feed on poisonous bait so they are harder to control. reality is that with numerous traffic I, along with a friend felt compelled to intervene, lights and other impediments, buses successfully raising more than 100 butterflies indoors and all traffic will be much slower on potted swan plants and cutting since January, where due to reduced access and much they have been safe from all predators, while we enjoyed more congestion. observing this fascinating insect's development.

With our cash strapped Council, Butterflies will visit your garden to feed if you grow our Commissioners would be best to defer the project, apart from tweaks, nectar producing flowers. So, to continue seeing these marvellous insects in town and not only at Te Puna for a decision by future elected Quarry butterfly sanctuary, which has a great set up members in say five years’ time. with outdoor as well as indoor swan plants plus nectar Commissioners have no producing flowers, I recommend those interested to please: accountability to our citizens.

Bill Capamagian, Tauranga. - plant a swan plant (they will self-seed and you can then keep as many plants as you want) - ideally raise a few caterpillars indoors where their safety is guaranteed - kill these alien wasps on your property and destroy or spray he said his grandson has a new level their nests at night or early morning when the wasps are in there of excitement about going to school.

- plant nectar producing flowers for the butterflies Free food. And not just free food, We have a responsibility to preserve this important plant but nutritious food; food he wouldn’t pollinator and allow future generations to enjoy it too! normally have at home, stimulating Ruth Kenyon-Slade, Otumoetai (abridged). his taste buds and his mind.

By the end of 2021 the Government hopes to have 963 schools and kura receive lunches.

It’s also benefiting the communities It’s great to see the Cook Islands travel bubble Zealand, visiting places and taking walks we by creating some 942 jobs, with will soon be two ways between our countries. might not normally venture to and I plan to more positions to come.

With the Cook Islands heavily reliant on Kiwi continue doing so.

Who said there’s no such thing as a tourism, I can’t wait to get back there and be New Zealand and the Cook Islands are free lunch? This is a fantastic scheme. welcomed by the smell of gardenia and warm privileged to share travel with each other and it’s Kerri Williams, Waihi tropical air. something we shouldn’t take for granted.

Cameron Road disaster?

Tauranga City has extensive billboards and other publicity saying how great the futureproofing of Cameron Road will be.

My submission to the consultation predicted that it will be a backward step. Part of the reason is that TCC is trying to be all things to all people which won’t work.

Due to the foresight of past Councillors, that section of Cameron Road currently provides magnificent commuter access.

Now, despite my hesitant support

Free lunch

A friend of mine was telling me about his grandson’s excitement over the latest roll out of Ka Ora, Ka Ako, Healthy school lunches programme for children at school.

Waihi College children are receiving the benefit of this amazing initiative,

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‘Kia Orana’ to the Cook Islands!

I know we’re being encouraged to do something new, New Zealand, and while I love our country the chance to escape somewhere tropical is very exciting.

We have all made the most of exploring New

I know not everyone agrees that our borders should start opening again but it’s time to get out there and scratch our itchy feet.

Evan Oliver, Omokoroa.

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Help for the broken hearted Many people seem to have it all outwardly, but inside may be falling apart, crushed and wounded by their past, whether it be loss, abuse, or broken-heartedness.

Tonia will speak about a woman’s joys, needs and identity, while funeral celebrant Craig Capamagian will speak on ministering to the bereaved. Author Simone van Kan follows with ‘Hearing the call’ and dance choreographer Beryl Wilson’s topic ‘God’s Make Over’ includes the significance of anointing oils.

Matthew Lassing will also be singing.

Entry is by $10 donation at the door, and participants are invited to bring a shared finger food lunch.

A fundraiser table to help support the Holy Trinity hall renovations is also available with crafts and baking.

There is no childcare or Eftpos available.

Beauty for Ashes with theme ‘Her Name is Woman’ will be held at Holy Trinity, 215 Devonport Rd, Tauranga from 9.45am - 3.30pm on Saturday, May 8.

The next Beauty for Ashes seminar, to be held this Saturday at Tauranga’s Holy Trinity, will address these matters with this year’s theme ‘Her Name is Woman’.

Jim and Tonia Butler founded the seminars more than 20 years ago, to help touch the hearts of thousands of people in New Zealand who have suffered hurt and pain from life’s experiences.

Also open to brave men, the day’s event, which runs from 9.45am 3.30pm, will feature four speakers covering topics such as grief and rejection issues, and surviving broken relationships, loss and divorce.

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Flocking to the bird show Rainbow colours abound amongst Martin Earles’ finches.

“Since then we’ve got into firefinches and gradually built up from there.

“A lot of people who work with animals seem to The Tauranga veterinarian is looking forward have a collection of animals themselves.” to helping run next weekend’s Tauranga Bird Martin, who works at Barkes Corner Clinic Club Animates Annual Show with his father and spends Tuesdays at the Brookfield branch Graeme Earles. veterinary clinic, says there will be around 500 “My father has been going to lots of shows over birds at the show. the years and knows “There is usually how they’re run,” a mixture of almost says Martin.

200 budgies – they A practising are very popular veterinarian for 26 – and quite a few years, Martin has canaries, different been a member of types of finches, the club for the last parrots and five to six years, and cockatiels. had finches for the “It’s worth a last four. look. If people “I have Gouldian are interested in finches, firefinches, birds there will and cordon-bleu be someone there finches. The to talk to. Some Martin Earles with one of his Gouldian finches. Photo: John Borren. businesses will also Gouldians are the be selling bird food main ones. I also and there will be birds for sale,” says Martin. have a few budgies in the aviary as well.”

The Tauranga Bird Club Animates Annual Show He has other animals at home too – guinea pigs, rabbit, cat, dog and tropical fish, but chose finches will be held from 1pm - 5pm on Saturday, May 15, and from 8.30am - 1pm on Sunday, May 16, to breed.

“When I was a school kid we had birds way back. at Mount Maunganui Sports Centre, Maunganui “I like the look of finches, they’re a nice coloured Rd. Entry is $4 adult, $2 child, 10 family and preschoolers are free. No Eftpos, cash only please. bird. I’d been thinking about setting up an aviary again and started off with a few Gouldian finches.

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Being a disciple of Jesus Christ means that we are called to be imitators of Christ.

Paul says in Romans 12 that we have to give ourselves to God as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to Him. When we give ourselves to God, we give ourselves wholly, mind, body, and soul. We give ourselves to Christ to such an extent that we allow Him to transform our whole being. Living and speaking as Christ lived and spoke should be the aim of every Christians life.

Jesus did not only come to die for our sins.

He also came to show us how to live a life that glorifies the Father in the same way He did through His life.

Phillip Potgieter, St. James Union Church.

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Cats and dogs senior wellness As your pet’s owner, you are in the best position to look out for warning signs of age-related diseases. Whilst some age-related changes are to be expected, others can indicate a more serious underlying problem, so it’s important to get your older pet into a clinic for regular check-ups.

We consider an annual check-up for older cats or dogs essential, this is because many conditions, if detected and treated early can lead to much more successful management and see our pets living longer, more comfortable lives.

A yearly clinical exam can detect problems such as heart disease, dental disease, thyroid problems, arthritis, cataracts and cancer to name just a few. Studies have found

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that up to 80 per cent of senior pets had at least one unrecognised medical condition.

A senior check-up also includes blood tests which will enable screening for early detection of a range of diseases, giving a baseline that can be used for future monitoring. Blood tests are quick, pain free and allow for valuable information about what’s going on inside before outward signs become noticeable.

Senior check-ups and blood tests give your pet the best chance to have disease diagnosed early and for a treatment plan to be implemented early.

Our Adult Wellness Check Promotion is now on and priced at $125 (valued at more than $200.) Included is a comprehensive exam (including teeth), diagnostic blood test and worming. If you have questions or to book, call us on: 0800 838 7267.

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Homeopathy and your pet’s health As a vet, it is my duty to relieve pain and suffering and to do everything in my power to help improve the health and well-being of my patients.

Over the years I have worked to help many animals with health conditions that are not improving with strictly a conventional approach and animals that suffer from side effects of the medications that they need.

I delight in being able to help improve the quality of life of my patients and although I am not a homeopath, I have seen a number of my patients benefit immeasurably from the use of homeopathy.

A homeopathic remedy is a very dilute form of substance, so dilute that it can’t be easily measured

and has therefore not been considered effective by mainstream medicine.

Recently, quantum physics has helped to explain some of the confusion and a number of studies have been published in some reputable scientific journals illustrating their efficacy in various settings.

Common remedies used include arnica for bruising, hypericum for nerve damage, aconite for shock, calendula for wound healing and symphytum to help bones to knit.

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Workplace mental health e-learning launching The Mental Health Foundation is launching a free e-learning package to help people managers and workplace wellbeing professionals talk about mental health in the workplace this week.

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Titled Open Minds, the e-learning package focuses on how to include, support and prevent discrimination towards New Zealanders with mental distress or illness in the workplace. More than a third of New Zealanders have experienced mental distress, and of those people, 19 per cent have reported being discriminated against. Fifty per cent of mental distress discrimination occurs in the workplace.

This e-learning package builds

on the first series of the Mental Health Foundation’s Open Minds resources. It focuses on helping people managers in both outdoor and indoor workplaces understand why opening the conversation about mental health in the workplace, supporting employees with mental distress through the tough times and creating mentally-healthy workplace cultures hold both financial and workplace culture incentives.

The e-learning package

consists of three, one-hour, easy-to-follow e-learning modules with downloadable resources and templates. The modules are supported by videos and scenarios from non-office-based settings, and represent a range of experiences including Maori, Pasifika, rainbow and Gen Z employees and people who have experienced mental distress or illness in the workplace.

You can start the free e-learning package at: www.learnmhf.nz

Getting a little bit of help to succeed Embarking on your healthy ageing plan is • Join a class – there are informative and fun classes in the type of activity you’re seeking both a choice that starts with just you, but will face-to-face and online. quickly impact on those around you, so why • Find your expert – based on your philosophies not include them? and preferences; find and pay

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There will be times when your • Become part of a motivation will wane. Excuses like: community – join a gym ‘it’s raining outside, again,’ or the like Clubfit and receive the temptation to stay in bed in the support you need to set and morning is just too much. your goals in a fun, Causing you to slow down or give “No one can do it for pursue friendly environment. up on your Healthy Ageing Plan, it you, but you can’t • Create your own group – happens to all of us. grab a bunch of friends and do it alone” “No one can do it for you, but you commit to achieving a specific can’t do it alone,” Barack Obama. goal over a specific timeframe – together!

Here are tips on how to surround yourself with • Mix it up a little – do things that bring you reasons to succeed: maximum joy and that creatively inspire you.

• Buddy up – sometimes just working out with This triggers the ‘internal happy juice’ which will a good buddy is enough to keep you (and keep you striving healthily forward. them) going!

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Healthy options in hospital drink machines “Ka rawe! We are leading by example in our community and hopefully other workplaces, schools and organisations will follow,” says Rudi.

The decision is in keeping with Ministry of Health requirements for all District Health Boards to have a healthy food and drink policy, says BOPDHB chief executive officer

BOPDHB CEO Pete Chandler, community dental services manager Sharon McKoy-Thomas, clinical team leader dental assistance Leanne Day, oral health promoter Nicole D’Cruz, registered nutritionist and oral health promoter Zirsha Wharemate and head of the dental department Rudi Johnson.

Healthy drink options as standard in Bay of Plenty hospital cafes and vending machines is ‘walking the talk’ say health experts.

From Monday, May 3, artificially sweetened and sugary drinks will no longer be available in cafes and vending machines at Tauranga and Whakatane Hospitals. Diet soft drinks, juices, flavoured water and smoothies will be removed. Instead, staff and visitors will be able to choose between plain and sparkling water and unsweetened milk, as well as teas and coffees.

Toi Te Ora Public Health medical officer of

health Phil Shoemack says the changes were a very positive step forward.

“As healthcare workers we have a responsibility to walk the talk, to show leadership to our communities,” he says. “Adopting our ‘water and milk only’ policy is a practical way of demonstrating the importance of eating and drinking healthy products every day.”

Bay of Plenty District Health Board head of the dental department Rudi Johnson says the changes show the DHB’s commitment to decreasing added sugars in the community and reducing tooth decay.

Give your mum the treat she deserves Mother’s Day is around the corner and it’s the perfect time to show the mum or mums in your life how important they have been – and still are!

What does Mother’s Day mean to you? Is it the times they have been with you through laughter, joy and the best times and sticking with is on the worst of times? Their words of encouragement and unconditional love?

For my mother, who was so incredibly strong, it was an underlying tenderness and caring that

got stronger and stronger with age; both hers and mine. I miss her pearls of wisdom and the strong hugs were something else.

Now as a mother myself I too am proud to be able to share and enjoy time with my son.

But how can we pass on our appreciation?

Firstly let them know how much you care; take time out of your business or busy life and spend time calling, visiting, thinking about or writing.

If you are able to pass on a gift of appreciation, consider a gift voucher to pamper them.

Let’s give your mum the treat she deserves.

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The National Healthy Food and Drink Policy applies to all food and drink available to purchase on site – vending machines, cafes, pharmacies, and snack boxes.

“This is in place to demonstrate commitment to the health and wellbeing of our kaimahi, our staff, visitors, whanau and planet,” says Pete.

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Family Doctors will be moving back to Brookfield.

Nigel and Helen Gregory, the owners of Brookfield Pharmacy, are looking forward with anticipation to the return of a medical centre in the Brookfield area.

Twenty years ago, when the New World supermarket expanded its operation, Brookfield Medical Centre was removed to create a larger supermarket carpark. “Losing the GP’s left a void in our community,” says Nigel.

“As pharmacists we have taken on a lot more caring for people – it pulls the heartstrings.”

“Nigel and I identified a need in this community,” says local GP Dr Murray Hay. “For a number of years, we have been searching for the right facility.”

Family Doctors, formerly Pyes Pa Doctors, will open in a third location, opposite Otumoetai Primary School.

For many years this site was known as the home of Jan Polson Physiotherapy.

Staff will work in an existing health centre, alongside healthcare professionals from All About Hands and Tauranga Physiotherapy.

“We are excited to have GP’s the calibre of Dr Andrew Corin

and Dr Ngaire Ellis as part of the team,” says Murray.

Dr Corin is a well-known GP in the Tauranga area with special interests in child health, dive medicine and respiratory conditions.

Dr Ellis grew up in the Bay of Plenty and has worked in general practice for more than 20 years. She remembers working in the original Brookfield Medical Centre and is excited to be part of the new health care team at Brookfieldon-Otumoetai.

You are invited to pop in to say hello and pick up an enrolment form.

The results of actions “Failing is a judgement we humans place on a given action. You cannot fail, you can only produce results,” Wayne W. Dyer.

How often do you attempt something and find the result is not what you intended? For example, you play a game of tennis and lose resoundingly; a relationship you have been in is breaking down; your job is not working for you. Does this mean you are a failure, or do you look at the results you produce and how you can respond to those results. If you want to play a better game of tennis your results show that you need to take lessons and practise more. If you want to have better

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relationships look at what wasn’t healthy with this relationship and what you would like to change.

If you want a better job look at what was and wasn’t working for you. What appear to be failures are simply the results of the actions you’ve taken, and the information you gain through these results can create new choices.

How do you respond to the results you produce – as failure or as opportunity?

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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Psychology Week activities What can psychology do for you?

Barbara Ann Guiney.

Barbara Ann Guiney is a regenerative medicine coach, author of four books including ‘Natural Options’, corporate/ private consultant, counsellor, podcast presenter, motivational coach and researcher in natural healthcare for more than 50 years.

She is certified by and trained with Dr. Deepak Chopra for more than 25 years as well as many other international natural health practitioners. She teaches simple natural health options such as meditation,

“Covid couldn’t keep us away for long,” says Dr Peter Stanley, who is chairperson of the Bay of Plenty branch of the New Zealand Psychological Society.

“Next Tuesday, May 11, at 6pm, we’re bringing back our popular public presentations at Daniels

in the Park.”

The event is part of Psychology Week, which runs from May 10-16, throughout the country.

“This year in Tauranga the Psychological Society is combining with the College of Clinical Psychology,” says Peter, “to provide a very special occasion.

“We have five prominent psychologists

who will talk about coping with the pandemic, the benefits of connecting with nature, coping strategies in leadership and achieving personal change.”

The Tauranga event is free to the public.

For more information about other Psychology Week activities, visit: www.psychology.org.nz

energy healing methods among other safe modalities to inspire people to be happier and healthier.

Her practice includes the LifeWave Phototherapy non-transdermal patches since they are a safe and affordable natural therapy.

“Stem cells determine our health,” she says.

“Fortunately, we can now activate our own stem cells safely without having surgery, taking pills and more, especially since those methods aren’t always effective and can be expensive.”

Since we are all unique, contact Barbara on: 021 544 852 or: www.Innakonnect.com to learn about the best natural options for you.

How does curcumin help osteoarthritis?

Without doubt the most important supplement ingredient for osteoarthritis is chondroitin sulphate.

The reasons are simple.

Chondroitin is a very important constituent of cartilage matrix. This matrix is secreted by specialised cells called chondrocytes. These amazing cells live in tiny cavities (lacunae) in cartilage. Their role is to maintain cartilage as it is damaged by wear and tear, injury and chemical processes that damage it.

That being said, the health of cartilage is totally dependent on maintaining healthy chondrocytes. Unlike many other cell types, chondrocytes cannot be replaced. There are a number of antioxidants and trace minerals that directly affect the health of chondrocytes.

The most important is curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric.

Curcumin is perhaps the most studied natural health ingredient.

As a potent antioxidant it helps protect chondrocytes from damage from free radicals. Secondly, curcumin is anti-

inflammatory which can help calm the joint by preventing unwanted fluid build-up.

A two capsule daily dose of my joint formula contains 800mg of both Chondroitin and Glucosamine and 200mg of Curcumin C3 Complex plus 5mg of BioPerine. In most cases I will start clients on a double dose of two capsules twice daily for around six weeks. This provides double the

above dosages. When combined with good quality fish oil these results in rapid results.

Last week I completed a review for a client I have been helping with very sore thumbs from osteoarthritis in his big thumb joint by the wrist. He reported a significant improvement over the past three months.

Please contact me if you have joint problems and I will put together a personalised joint health programme.

In the vast majority of cases we can get real improvements in flexibility and comfort.

For more information give me a call or email: john@abundant.co.nz.

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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg30

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On to other things...

There are a pile of gigs in May. At Totara Street the legendary Chills are visiting on May 13 and new indie rockers The Butlers and Muroki play on May 21, while on May 28 Dan Sharp wraps up his nationwide tour in the company of Adam McLean, Leighton Fairlie and Wildlanes.

Meanwhile, at the Jam Factory the schedule is so hectic that I'm going to do a list in a minute in case I don't get back to all these in upcoming weeks.

First let me mention two of next weekend's shows there.

On the Saturday, Wellington's Miles Calder returns with his band. He was here in December promoting a single, this time he has the full album, Autopilot Life, his first solo outing.

It's intelligent pop/rock with hints of psychedelia and he has a great band that comprises Nick George (drums), Steve Moodie (bass), Chris Armour (electric guitar) and Dayle Jellyman (synths, electric piano).

He's on Saturday 15: things kick off at 7pm; tickets cost $25 (from Eventspronto or maybe the door).

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The following night there's something a little stranger and more exotic in the form of Merk, a fascinating proponent of quirky modern pop.

Legend has it that Merk (real name Mark Perkins) recorded his debut album Swordfish (2017) at a makeshift studio in in May, starting a store basement at Roundhead Studios, this week with where Perkins was learning about the 7' mix of Soul recording and producing at the feet of Love Trippa. That's the rather famous Neil Finn. a rather mindSwordfish went on to win Best Debut bending concept Album at the Taite Music Prize and really: this 7' mix led to tours with Cub Sport, Marlon is only available Williams and Julia Jacklin in Australia digitally or part of a and New Zealand.

12' EP. So why is it He now has a second album out, called the 7' mix?

Infinite Youth, and it's fantastic, bright and poppy and filled with interesting Costly vinyl instrumentation (it's largely keyboardLife really is too based) and cool catchy songs, both short to think about playful and thoughtful. these things, but It reminds me of the great obscure as an aside: the six American singer/songwriter Benji Merk. track 12' vinyl EP Hughes. Again, 7pm, tickets $20 from costs $40. Is anyone beginning to Eventspronto, $25 on the door. miss the relatively low price of CDs? But like I say, there is so much happening at the Jam Factory Oh, that's right, I remember – vinyl you might want to check it out yourself. In May alone there's is better because it has bigger cover also Derek Toner, a Bob Dylan show, Gitbox Rebellion, Chris art. Just as well – you'll be wanting Thompson and more. See the full programme on their website: to frame it at that price (consumer www.theincubator.co.nz/the-jam-factory-music

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Queen’s birthday half marathon For the past six years, Graham Lawler has been hanging a sign from Gareth and Jo Morgan’s balcony, advertising the Mount Maunganui Runners and Walkers Club’s Half Marathon on Queen’s Birthday weekend.

“It’s easy to see why Gareth and Jo and many others are so supportive of the club which provides something for everyone, from the serious marathon runner to young children having a fun event on Mount Main Beach,” says Graham.

This year which is the 35th anniversary of the popular event is expected to pull in more than 1200 runners and walkers.

Organised annually by the club, the Half Marathon run/walk is the main feature event, but there are also 10km and 5km run/walk options, all completing a circumnavigation of the Mauao base track.

An extra KidsK course with gold

coin entry will be held on the Mount Main Beach.

The spectator-friendly course takes in the beautiful Mauao base track views, and a ‘personal best’ bell has proved very popular so that’ll be back again this year.

“When competitors come across the line with a personal best, they get to ring the bell to tell the world!” says Graham.

“It’s so fantastic to see all the smiling faces as people ring the bell to celebrate completing their first half marathon, doing their fastest time or for doing their first event after a break from running!”

One of the least expensive half marathons in New Zealand, everyone who finishes gets a medal, with profits reinvested into the next year’s event.

This means it just keeps getting better.

“In past years the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service and the Western Bay Wildlife Trust have benefited from funds raised from the event.

“It’s been growing over the past few years. It’s open to all age groups and a

Graham Lawler outside Gareth and Jo Morgan’s home.

Photo: John Borren.

lot more families have entered in recent years, often with one parent doing the half or 10km, then the other parent or grandparent doing the 5km with the kids.

“It’s a great way for parents to set an example and for families to do something together.”

Whether the goal is to get fit, stay fit, go faster or go further, having an event to aim for helps keep people strongly focused. And the feedback from past events reflects how the friendly atmosphere and vibe is also a major drawcard. The course layout keeps everyone tight with supporters, spectators and marshals close by.

To register to enter the Mount Maunganui Runners and Walkers Half Marathon on Sunday, June 6, go to: www.mtrunnershalfmarathon.co.nz

The Tauranga Home Show is back The Tauranga Home Show is proud to return to Trustpower Arena Baypark on May 7-9 for its huge 22nd show.

With more than 325 exhibitors spread across two halls, you can browse, compare and draw inspiration from a huge range of home and lifestyle businesses from top of the line to budget conscious.

“We encourage you to support local businesses by visiting the show,” says Dana McCurdy, managing director of Bay Events, who organise the show.

“We live and work here in the Bay and we see first-hand the positive effect that the Tauranga Home Show has on business progress in the region.”

Being Tauranga owned and operated means Bay Events work

“Make sure you show your support with a friendly wave or donation!”

Grab lunch at The Landing Food Truck Hub, with a range of local food trucks and plenty of seating.

Every adult ticket into the show also gives an entry form to enter the draw for a huge door prize.

Take advantage of exclusive show specials and giveaways you won’t find anywhere else – doors are open from 10am to 5pm Friday and Saturday, and 10am to 4pm Sunday.

There will be plenty to see and do at the Door sales only – adults $10, children 13 Tauranga Home Show this weekend. and under are free.

Visit on Friday and take advantage of two Each day of the show, Kiwi for one door prices – that’s two adults for just $10! household names in cooking will be Parking is free. bringing their expertise live to the The Tauranga Home Show – May 7-9, at cooking theatre – Annabelle White on Friday, Mark Southon on Saturday Trustpower Arena Baypark. and Peta Mathias on Sunday.

“We’re also supporting Waipuna Hospice again this year,” says Dana. together with local businesses and community groups to create a special show experience.

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THE WEEKEND SUN

Saturday 8 May 6:30pm Movies

Enjoy a movie at the boutique Junction Theatre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Doors open 6pm. Tickets $10.

Visit www.theartsjunction.org.nz for session details.

Art In The Park

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

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

Beauty For Ashes

9:45-3pm, Holy Trinity, 215 Devonport Rd. 4 speakers. Entry by cash donation. No eftpos.

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

Encaustic Workshops Sizzling Wax

What is this art medium which is over 2000 years old? Learn all about it. Email Sue kiwisuemac@gmail.com

Greerton Hall Market

2nd & last Sat of month, 8am-12pm. Stalls inside/ outside. Discounts for charity groups.

Refreshments at kitchen. Ph/txt for site Tricia 027 908 2952, www facebook. com/greertonhallmarket

Invitation To Meditate

Follow your own meditation practice with friends in 1 hour of silence. 10am12 in hall behind Brain Watkins House, 233 Cameron Rd. Refreshments. All welcome. Txt 0210 274 2502

Porcelain & China Painting

Check out this enjoyable & easily learned art form. Materials required are available to get you started. Ph 027 553 3042

Tauranga Bird Club Show

Show & Sale on May 15th 1-5pm, May 16th 8:30am-1pm, Mt Sports Centre. Cash only for entry & sales.

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 Scottish Society

Dance, Sat 15th May, 7-10:30pm, Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St. Great music, airconditioned hall, light supper, great company, raffles. $7 entry. Ph Valerie 573 7093

Tauranga Social Dance

7-10pm at Baptist Church 13th Ave. Ph Jan 576 3455

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 9 May

Brett’s Goalkeeping Clinic

Free GK coaching 9-11am. Suits beginners to youth, 3 coaches available, At Waipuna Park. Please bring your own gloves.

Chris Thompson

Psychedelic acoustic folk/blues singer joins psychedelic theatrical rock group The Dirt Band, 4pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz

Croquet

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

Enjoy Travel?

Katikati Lego Brick Show

Friendship Force meets third Sunday monthly. Home hosting in NZ & overseas.

Noumea, Melbourne in 2022. Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Diane 027 249 9859

Katikati Lions Moggies Market

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

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

Lego displays, bake sale, sausage sizzle!

10-4pm, Katikati Primary School Hall.

Fun for the whole family. $5 entry. Kids under 3 free. Fundraising for KKPS. 8am-noon, Memorial Hall, Main Rd Katikati. Crafts, plants, veges, food & much more. Ph Sharon 022 318 0196 or Lois 021 131 3167

LOL Laughter Wellness

Learn to release your happy hormones & give yourself a boost. Make laughter a choice, not consequence. Arataki Community Ctr, 11-11:45am. Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail. com. Koha

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. Start 1:30pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (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

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Golf Croquet

At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Tues, Thurs, Sun; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome.

Ph Nev 07 575 5121

Katikati Tramping Club

Nga Tapuwae O Toi (coastal) walkway, Whakatane. Easy. Depart Katikati 7:30am. Travel cost $30. Ph Grant 0274 750 556

Mah Jong Te Puke

All players welcome 12:454pm. 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

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 Farmers Market

Connecting our community with local produce. Rain, hail or shine, it will be on!

At Redefined, 58 Ashley Pl, Papamoa

Papamoa Lions Club Market

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

Quakers 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

Sundays & Thursdays 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

Tauranga Miniatures Club

10am-4pm Tauranga Arts & Crafts Centre, 177 Elizabeth St, Tauranga.

Ph Jan 021 214 5192

Underwater Hockey

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

Monday 10 May Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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

Harmony-A-Plenty Barbershop Singers Do you like singing? Come

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

Indoor Bowls

CARDS 500 Mon &Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tues, Wed & Sat. 14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save) 12:45pm. $3 incls afternoon tea.

New members welcome

Indoor Bowls

For retired people. Meetings at Citizens Club 4th Monday, 10am. Speakers, outings, activities, friendship, fellowship, fun. Bryan 027 813 5426

& have fun with us. We’ll teach you barbershop. Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd. 7pm. Incls supper.

Ph Errol 07 543 4138 6:45pm, St Columba Church Hall, Cherrywood. $10 annual subs, $2/ evening. Everyone/all levels welcome. Ph Paul 576 6324 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

Kids Pottery Course

8wks, starts today 3:30pm-5:30pm.

Bethlehem Pottery Club, ages 6-14, max 8kids. For more BPC.kidsclasses@gmail.com or ph Juliet 021 271 1433

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 Gold card $7.50. Ph 07 549 1658

Tauranga Vision Friendship Club

Te Puna Indoor Bowls

Club nights Te Puna Hall all ages welcome, 6:45-9pm with supper. $5, 2 weeks free. Ph Jo 552 6063

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

Yoga With Hanne

Gentle yoga, stretching, breathing, meditation, small group with experienced teacher. Be kind to yourself & practice yoga. Private quiet studio, Bethlehem, 5:30-7pm. Ph Hanne 027 244 6710

Mt RSA Indoor Bowls

Tuesday 11 May

Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club

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

Rollups each Mon & Thurs. Entries in by 6:45pm. $3 entry. Newcomers welcome. Ph Joy 027 308 7271 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

500 For 50s+

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Badminton

Pickleball

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

Rebus Otumoetai

Russley Dr, Tues/Thurs 12:45. Easy to learn, social & fun. Boules & tuition available. Turn up or ph Alf 021 175 9282

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 0930 at Matua Bowling Club, 3rd Monday monthly. Interesting speakers & good fellowship. Interested?

Ph David 544 0291

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Bayfair Pétanque Club

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

Bethlehem Hall. Names in by 7:15pm for 7:30pm start. New members of all ages welcome. Ph John 027 654 1298

Mon 9:15-10:45am Tga Senior Citizens Club, 14 Norris St. Tues 9-10:30am St Marys Church hall, 33/19 Girven Rd. Jennifer 571 1411

Mt RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games.

Ph Werner 027 721 9499

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

Aerobics, strength & balance class at St Mary’s Church Hall, 33 Girven Rd. 9:15am. 1st class free.

Today 9:30am, also 2nd/4th Thurs 6:30pm. Come & join us to learn knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, dyeing & felting. 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191

Beginners class 6:30-7:30 Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. All ages welcome. Ph Maria 022 165 2114

Beginner Classes 6:30-7:30. General dancing 7:30-10, St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd. Ph Heather 021 1855 747

10-11am. Welcoming all parents, caregivers and 0-2 year olds. Plunket Rooms, 14 Jocelyn St, Katikati. Hosted

Bethlehem Indoor Bowls

Chess At Mount Maunganui

Fitness For Over 50s

Greerton Garden Club

2nd Monday each month at St James Church hall, Pooles Rd, Greerton. Visitors welcome. Ph 07 562 8855

Tai Chi Beginner Classes

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Tauranga Scottish Country Dancing

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

Divorce Care

Small group support for divorced or separated to regain hope & healing. 13-week course starts 6 July, 7:15pm. Registration essential. Kathryn 027 737 3172

Israeli Dancing

Katikati Parents Group

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Meremere

Unique autobiographical performance from the critically acclaimed dancer, Rodney Bell (Ngati Maniapoto). Baycourt 7pm

Yoga For All

Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6-7:30pm. Traditional, relaxing Yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 for 1 or $90 for 9 classes. Bring a mat.

Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484

Mount Morning Badminton

Wednesday 12 May

Olympic Style Target Shooting

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

Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club

Keep your brain active. Join our friendly group, 1pm, St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd Mt. Bob 027 478 6282, Barbara 572 4962

9:30-12, Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5/day.

Ph Maxeen 575 016 Tauranga Target Rifle Club welcomes the public to its range at 165 Elizabeth St from 7pm. All equipment & coaching provided.

Omokoroa Settlers Hall, 6:30pm for 7pm start. All welcome. All equipment provided.

Smooth soled shoes/slippers please.

Ph Anne 548 1636

Oriana Singers Community Choir

New members welcome to our choir, especially men! 7pm, St Andrews Church Hall, Dee St. www.orianasingers.nz

Ostomy Society AGM

10:30am at the Raft Coffee Lounge Boardroom. All Ostomates & caregivers welcome. Ph Richard 027 474 9812

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. 9am Tues & Thurs.

Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302

Otumoetai Walking Group

Meet at 9am at Kulim Park.

Ph Danny 576 6480

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

South City Indoor Bowls

Greerton Hall, Greerton. New members welcome, coaching available.

Names in by 7:15pm.

Ph Keith 577 1116

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Film Society

Showing “In the Aisles” (Germany 2018), 6:30pm Rialto Cinema. 3-film sampler membership $30. Join any time: full season membership $90. See: www.nzfilmsociety.org.nz

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Club meets Tues 9:30am & Thur 7:30pm, cnr Mirrielees & Cross Rds, Sulphur Pt. Ph Mike 021 939 233

Tga Patchwork & Quilters

1st & 3rd Tuesday 7pm, 2nd & 4th Friday 10am. Art & Craft Ctr, 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Denise 027 291 9917

Using Psychology To Flourish

Panel of professional psychologists talk about mental health, education, leadership & living well. Daniels In The Park, Tauranga 6pm. Free public event. Psychology Week 10-16 May. www.psychology.org.nz

Wise & Wonderful

Shared afternoon tea, entertainment, card games, bingo, quizzes, guest speakers.

Companionship. 1:30-3:30pm at Katikati Community Ctr, 45 Beach Rd, Katikati. Ph 549 0399

10 Pin Bowling

500 Cards

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at 10am Novelle Pl, off Kingswood Rd

Aglow Mt Maunganui

Our guest speaker, Aisha TeKanu has a powerful testimony to inspire & encourage. 7pm, Mt Baptist Church, 66 Ranch Rd, Mt. Ph Sharron 027 354 1060

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 1st & 3rd Wed of month. Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Bromeliad Club Meeting

12:30-2:30 Yacht Club, Sulphur Pt. 3 topics; preparing bromeliads for winter, bigeneric plants & Alcantareas & grass pups. Monthly plant bigenerics. Good sales table. Visitors welcome.

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

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

Gate Pa Indoor Bowls

Elliotts Funeral Services Open Fours Tournament 7:30pm. Names in book.

Plate for supper please.

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 Wairaukau Rd, West Tuahu then south to Motutapere Hut, out via Killarney Lakes Track. Grade Mod/ Hard S/C. Kevin 021 0200 6306

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Life Without A Car

Free workshop discovering ways of getting about the community with alternative forms of transport, St Stephens Methodist Church Brookfield, register interest with Age Concern ph 578 2631

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

Papamoa Garden Circle

Meets 2nd Wed of month, 1pm, Surfbreaker Room, Papamoa Sport & Recreation Ctr, Gordon Spratt Reserve. Visitors welcome. Ph Marilyn 542 0762

Papamoa Palms Friendship Club

Club for active seniors. 3rd Wednesday of month at Gordon Spratt Recreation Centre, 11am.

Ph Jan 574 5543

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

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 Floral Art

Monthly workshop & demonstration, plus beginners class. Baptist Church Hall 9:30am. New members welcome. Ph Sue 021 121 4928

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Otanewainuku (Waterfall). Grade moderate. Robbie 021 213 2500

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 Tennis Club

CBSI Bible Study

Join us @ City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd, 10-12pm for Study of The Book of John

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. All ages & abilities, 10am Central Baptist Church hall, 13th Ave. Pam 021 117 7170

French Connexion

Friday 14 May

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/

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

Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. New members very welcome.

Names in by 7:15pm. Ph Keith 577 1116

Katikati Bowling Club

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

Is Barbershop singing for you? Come & find out. 7pm Wesley Hall, 100 13th Ave. New singers welcome. Ph Bernice 576 4848 Facebook Keynotes Inc.

Kickstart Toastmasters

The place to improve your speaking & leadership skills in a safe, fun & supportive club environment. Ph Stan 022 390 2216

LOL Laughter Wellness TePuke

Join us for a session of happyhormone-releasing laughter in the gym.

Baptist Church, Station Rd, Te Puke 10:30-11:15am. Trish 022 036 6768 or lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

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

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

Grey Power, Papamoa

Meeting & AGM at Papamoa Library & Community Ctr, 1pm.

St Johns officer will demonstrate defibrillator. Tea & coffee. All welcome.

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

Miles Calder, Autopilot Life

From understated folk-rock to swirling psychedelia. A nationwide tour backed by electrifying new band. 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www. theincubator.co.nz

Pickleball In Tauranga

It’s all the rage! Play pickleball at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, 71 11th Ave 9:1511:30am. Equipment provided. Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342

Running & Walking Club

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

BOP Tree Society meets to plant, locate & set GPS locations & correct names of trees. Ph Chris 027 918 0589

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

Thursday 13 May

General Dancing. Bethlehem Hall SH2 (Opp Countdown) 1:15-3:15pm. All welcome. Ph Heather 021 1855 747

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

Maramatanga Park, Tangitu Rd, 6pm. New members welcome. Enjoy tennis at our fun, friendly club.

Ph 021 506 855

Trees In McLaren Falls

Tauranga Scottish Country Dancing

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

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

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, 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

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