The Weekend Sun - 14 May 2021 by Sun Media

14 May 2021, Issue 1059

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Avoiding cat-astrophe The RRR – Rescue, Revive, Rehome organisation is asking its 20,000 followers to donate a dollar or come along to a garage sale and pet expo that is raising funds for rescued animals.

Simone Donaldson (pictured on right) has been bottle-feeding kittens that were left behind by their scared mother after the tiny house they were under was shifted from a paddock.

RRR Secretary and feline manager Liz Proudlock (also pictured) says that since lockdown, demand for the service has grown. Read the full story on page 14. Photo: John Borren.

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Deep freeze for turtles and servants There’s been a lot of mixed messages from the government over the past week or so.

Turtle turn-around

For example, DOC and Te Papa recently spent $11,742 transporting a deceased 350kg leatherback turtle For starters, as if it’s not bad enough (honu) around the country after being called a servant in the first place, a communication mix-up with a servants are now beingBOP toldTimesCanterbury hapu. The Weekendmany Sun publicCombined Circulation they won’t be getting a pay increase for circulation It all started when the dead turtle 69,062 circulation of NZME 10,162 three years. washed up on a beach in Banks This started a rather bizarre series of Peninsula in March 2019. These turtles talks between Combined Government ministers and are quite impressive, especially when BOP Times, Katikati Advertiser the unions. The unions of course love and Te Puke Times circulation isthey are alive, but also, as it turns out, p: 07 578 0030 the Labour Party but also love the Green quite sacred as well. It is a taniwha, or less than HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz Party but love their members even more. guiding deity for the hapu of the area. They were less than convinced when It’s a pity few people were aware of this Grant Robertson told them not to worry before, with the agreement of the local about it, it’s a cost cutting measure and marae and Te Papa and DOC, the sacred people will still get a pay rise if they turtle was whisked away to Te Papa in are on a graduated pay scale, they earn Wellington to be analysed, skeletonised less than $60,000 a year or there is and experimented upon. an exceptional reason why they should have a pay rise, whatever that means.

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The pay scale itself will not go up, regardless of how much you get paid to be the same kind of servant overseas. The fear is that we may land up with no servants at all. So Jacinda had to step in and say exactly the same thing as Grant, which elicited more or less exactly the same response from the unions. Now, being a public servant covers a fairly broad category – everyone from Treasury workers, who just sound like they roll around in piles of cash all day, to nurses, which everybody loves unless they’ve had a bad experience with one. The budget will be delivered on Thursday next week, provided Treasury officials can now be bothered getting out of bed to do the paperwork. It’s not like there’s a reward for doing a good job. Anyway, where the confusion lies is that the Government is prone to throwing money around from time to time on unusual things.

Fortunately, before that happened, everyone did become aware of the turtle’s status. In December last year it was finally repatriated and buried appropriately in a cave, under an island by local iwi. The ceremony was also attended by seven DOC staff and seven Te Papa staff and a few grand was spent on a helicopter. The Taxpayers Union is decrying this as a waste of tax payer’s money. The Department of Conservation and Te Papa are more than happy however, saying it was the right thing to do and

money well spent because they now have a very strong relationship with iwi in the area. Given how much money the government spends on public relations (public servants) to convince people how right they are about all sorts of things this new tactic of spending money in order to own a cock-up is quite refreshing.

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If building strong relationships is as easy as doing the wrong thing and then making it right, the Government might be onto a winner with quite a few of its latest policies, including the pay freeze for public servants. The John Key Government made an art form out of this too. It was called ‘listening’. I’ve never really thought I would be any good at PR because I tend to say the right thing at the wrong time or vice versa. However, if there is going to be a new Owning of Cock-ups Department (OCD), then I feel like that’s an area where I would really excel and be a good servant. Anyway, none of this matters because the Government has found an extra billion dollars that it thought it would need for the Covid recovery, but now it doesn’t. It is going to reveal what is happening to this bonus billion at the budget next Thursday. I would have thought if it was originally allocated to the Covid recovery, and now you don’t need it, that maybe you don’t spend it. But then, it’s not my money any more is it? daniel@thesun.co.nz

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The four eight-metre-long steel cages provide the steel structure for the four columns that will form part of one of the three piers for the Bayfair flyover. Photo: John Borren.

First stage of flyover underway Construction on the Bayfair flyover is underway with four supersized steel cages recently craned into the middle of the roundabout, providing the structure for the columns of the flyover’s first pier. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Regional Manager Infrastructure Delivery, Jo Wilton, says it’s fantastic to be moving into the next phase of construction at the Bayfair end of the Bay Link project. “Most of the progress at the northern end of the project has been below ground to date. Now the ground improvements are complete, focus at this end shifts to construction of both the underpass and the flyover,” says Jo. The four eight-metre-long steel cages provide the steel structure for the four columns that will form part of the bridge pier. The Bayfair flyover will be supported by three piers in the middle and two abutments at either end, which is a change from the original design. In order to accommodate a new underpass, the Bayfair flyover required an additional bridge span, taking it from a three-span to a four-span bridge. At the Bayfair end of the project, the flyover will take State Highway 2 traffic over the roundabout, which is being upgraded to a larger version with traffic signals. The Bayfair flyover is one of three bridges to be constructed as part of the Bay Link project. Two bridges are under construction at the Te Maunga end, which are anticipated to open to motorists at the end of 2021.

“The Bay Link project aims to improve safety by grade separating the railway level crossing, as well as splitting up state highway and local road traffic. Separating heavy freight vehicles from local traffic will also help improve overall traffic flow,” says Jo. As part of the construction process of the Bayfair flyover pier, the steel cages sit on a concrete and steel footing located on top of the recently completed lattice pile ground improvements. Each vertical cage will be encased in concrete before a pier head is poured on top. To align with construction sequencing, the next two Bayfair flyover piers are anticipated to get underway early next year. “In addition to the flyover getting underway at the northern end of the project, construction is also taking place on the eastern and western portals of the new underpass, which will be pleasing news for the local community who strived to retain a crossing under the state highway. We expect to share more information about the underpass in coming weeks,” says Jo. Despite being a short section of SH2 of 1.7km in length, construction of the project is taking place within a highly constrained environment, with challenging soil conditions on a narrow, urban, arterial corridor catering to about 38,000 vehicles each day, says Jo. “The project is approximately 60 per cent complete and is anticipated to be finished in late 2023. We know everyone who lives and works alongside, and travels through the project is looking forward to its completion as much as we are.”

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Domestic cats best in show Megan Harland and her award winning cat Sock are looking forward to this year’s show. Photo: John Borren.

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The Geyserland Cat Club is on the hunt for more domestic cats to join the show ranks at its Tauranga Show. Organiser Michelle Harland says the show has always been open to all cats – pedigree, companion and domestic – but a lot more pedigrees than domestics are entered. Showing a cat may seem daunting but Michelle says it’s very easy and the club has experienced exhibitors happy to help any newcomers. “It’s easy on the day because the judges and the organisers do all the work.” In order to show a cat, they must be in good health, a healthy weight, vaccinated and groomed which is simply brushing and clipping its claws. If your tabby is timid it might be best to be a spectator. Michelle says it’s better if the cat is more confident and often younger cats cope best. On show day even the most experienced show cats can crack. Confident cats can be nervous on the day or cats that seem shy can shine with selfassurance, muses Michelle.

Ginger, tortoiseshell, grey, white, long or short haired – the mere moggy in all its mix breed glory still gets a chance to win awards. Showing cats can be a great activity for the whole family and often junior exhibitors start with their parents then continue to show cats. “Kids love doing this with their parents. It’s something that the whole family can get involved with because it’s just their family pet.” Michelle and her sister Megan have been helping organise the show for the last eight years and they love the people they meet and the friendships they’ve formed. “We have so many laughs and such a good time. There’s so many characters in the cat show world,” says Megan. The twins own and show five cats and their domestic long hair Diesel has been a national champion. He’s not competing this year but will still have a guest appearance at the Tauranga show. Entries close June 4 and anyone interested in showing their cat can contact club secretary Dianne Le Bas on geyserland.secretary@gmail.com The Geyserland Cat Club Tauranga Show is on Alisha Evans June 13 at the Greerton Hall.

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Alex McLeod with the Leisure Island-themed Chorus cabinet in Salisbury Ave. Photo: John Borren.

Painting Tauranga’s stories Urban wall artist Alex McLeod has completed nearly 20 murals around Tauranga, delighting the public with his marine and wildlife themes painted across buildings, walls and cabinets.

A new addition to his artistic journey has been the recently completed Leisure Island-themed painting on a Salisbury Ave Chorus cabinet. “For this round of Chorus Cabinets they set the theme of Tauranga histories and stories,” says Alex. “The story of Moturiki was interesting and a curious and bizarre tale. “Originally it was a Maori terraced pa site, then the Crown took ownership in 1911 and quarried it to build local railways. That left deep pits in the island. Marineland opened in 1966 with dolphins, seals and chimpanzees. Then Leisure Island, another venture opened there, using the pools for swimming, bumper boats and a hydro slide.” He found a lot of people stopped to watch him paint the Leisure Island theme. “They had fond memories of it.” Last year Alex painted a mural at Fraser Cove and another in 18th Ave. Also one not far from

home in Papamoa; a cabinet on The Strand which features yachts – a timely reminder of the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club’s 100 year celebration this year. His work can also be found on a wall at the Mount Maunganui McDonalds carpark and at the Golden Sands Excelsa Centre carpark. A painter and decorator for a few years before getting into murals, Alex knows a thing or two about prepping the paint surface correctly and which paints are best to use. “I like the Resene paints and Resene Lumbersider as they are built to last. I also use Molotow and Montana spray paint.” Coming from a background in graphic design, illustration and signwriting, Alex likes to work to people’s briefs, taking commissions. “Since my first taste of it, large scale outdoor painting has been my art form of choice. I consider each project in its context with the aim to create concept-driven, visually harmonious designs. “I see the opportunity to make public art as a privilege and hence strive to give my all to each job, exploring new ideas, styles and mediums.”

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Mystery surrounds great white shark death Conservationists are “saddened” by what they suggest appears to be the taking of meat from a great white shark in Tauranga. The head and remaining dismembered carcass of a juvenile white pointer has been discovered at Pilot Bay last weekend. The White Shark Conservation Trust is hoping to find information on how the shark came to be in the location with the lacerations in question. The incident, while rare, has left the Department of Conservation

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Meng Foon talks about how it’s important to be proud of who you are.

A dinner discussing racism and how to combat it has showcased a variety of views from a diverse range of Tauranga’s people. Four speakers from Tauranga and race relations commissioner Meng Foon shared their thoughts and experiences at the Breaking the Barriers community dinner. Rhema Chatiya Nantham wanted to highlight micro aggressions and her experience of them since moving to New Zealand. The PhD candidate is a third culture kid, which are children that live in different countries and cultures because of their parents’ careers. Born in Malaysia, she grew up in the Philippines and attended international schools so meeting people of all cultures was the norm for her. It wasn’t until moving to New Zealand for university that Rhema realised her way of life was different and that most people lived and went to school in the same place for most of their lives. She had positive experiences at university but upon joining the workforce and marrying a Kiwi

man she began to notice some discrimination. “It’s the microaggression of discrimination that really gets to you.” Rhema spoke about how acceptance is the way forward rather than tolerance. “My thoughts are we need to be accepting, we need to stop seeing difference in a discriminatory way and really appreciate that difference. Aotearoa is my true home now.” Yvonne Kalman was a university student in China, then in 1989 she escaped to New Zealand after the Tiananmen Square massacre. She has lived and worked in both New Zealand and the United States and hasn’t experienced discrimination in either country. “My experiences may be different from a lot of other Asian New Zealanders or Asian Americans.” Yvonne said people shouldn’t put too much emphasis on different races or different appearances because if you pay too much attention to those things it’s easier to have misunderstandings. “We just should immerse ourselves naturally into

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the society wherever we live.” Karen Gibney moved to New Zealand from Chile 20 years ago and said she has always felt welcome and comfortable here. When she first arrived there was no social media and so a few people didn’t know where Chile was or what the culture was like. She accepted that people didn’t know about her culture, just like she didn’t know about Kiwi culture at first. “We just need to learn about each other and when we understand each other, then we can communicate big time.” Ngai Te Rangi’s chief executive Paora Stanley spoke about discrimination and that Maori understand how difficult it can be to be different. “The racism that occurs in this country had its testing ground on my people and then they went to Chinese, then they went to Indian, and anybody else who was different.” He said when faced with racism people need to be brave to challenge and resist it. Paora knows what it feels like to live in another

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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

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Trouble on 12th Ave Council commission chair Anne Tolley is sympathising with Tauranga residents over anti-social behaviour related to homelessness and alcohol abuse on 12th Ave. Her reaction comes as two petitions for liquor bans to be installed in the area were discussed in a council meeting this week. Any ban would require a review of the Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018. Residents and business owners along 12th Ave submitted petitions for liquor bans. Resident Maggie Stewart made her case clear to the Tauranga City Council commissioners. “We have had a lot of problems over the past year or so, with homeless people gathering along the end of the road. “Getting very drunk, rowdy, and noisy. “We have got a lot of old people in the street that feel threatened and intimidated.” Maggie claims that one woman was nearly run over as she crossed the road to avoid a group, another is considering selling her property and moving elsewhere, whilst there have been cases of those involved entering properties. “It must be very frightening,” says Tolley, reacting to the resident’s testimony. Paul Billinghurst, sales manager and part owner

at Professionals NRG Realty on the corner of Cameron Road and 12th Ave described how the company billboard has been regularly urinated on whilst their drain has also been defecated in. On Monday morning, prior to the council meeting, Paul had to clear vomit from the front of the property and the issue is now having a direct impact on business. “From a business point of view, it has gotten to a point where my team does not want to bring clients in.” Maggie and Paul both praised the work of police when called out. However, without a liquor ban in place, they appreciate their hands are somewhat tied. Western Bay of Plenty area commander Inspector Clifford Paxton says homelessness is a “complex issue” and warns more than just a liquor ban is needed to address the issues. “We cannot address alcohol-related offending or anti-social behaviour alone, we ask everyone to take responsibility for themselves and their friends when it comes to alcohol.” Barbara Dempsey, Council general manager: regulatory and compliance, says Council staff will prepare a report for the Commissioners that sets out the available options, in response to the petition from 12th Avenue residents and Mathew Nash business owners.

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Joel lends his hand to the bands When music students at Papamoa College spent time focusing on performance this week, one of NZ’s leading musicians Joel Shadbolt came along too.

Joel Shadbolt working with Papamoa College band OCD, made up of students Adam Sheehan, Daniel McRae and Maysen Mitchell.

As well as being the frontman for L.A.B., Joel also works as an itinerant music teacher, teaching guitar at Otumoetai College and Bethlehem College, and working for the NZ Music Commission visiting colleges from Coromandel to Taupo. “Our focus this week with Joel is on song writing, being a member of a band and performance techniques,” says Papamoa College’s music curriculum leader Katrina Daniela. “Joel has been working with option music students, songwriters and our school bands.” Guitar tutor Kurt Somervell, who teaches guitar, drums and bass at Papamoa College, established and mentored the bands, working towards events such as Smokefree Rockquest, gigs and recording of original songs at local studios.

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Feet and bikes to do the talking on walkway It’s time to get out and try Maketu’s brand new shared cycleway and walkway.

The shared path was officially opened by Western Bay of Plenty Deputy Mayor John Scrimgeour last Friday, with fellow Te Puke-Maketu Ward councillors and Maketu Community Board members in attendance. Constructed by Westlink, Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s contractor, the 2.5m wide shared path takes in the scenery along the eastern side of Maketu Road from Kaituna Road up to the entrance of the Maketu township – 1.4km in total. Deputy Mayor John Scrimgeour says it is great to officially open this new cycleway and hopes the public gives it a big thumbs-up by letting their feet and bikes do the talking. “Western Bay of Plenty District Council is committed to providing walking and cycling infrastructure that supports the district’s communities to be healthy, active and connected, and to work with others to help achieve this,” says John. “This is yet another strategic piece of cycleway which in time will link up with the Tauranga Eastern

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Since the election we’ve been focused on keeping New Zealanders safe from Covid, accelerating our economic recovery, and tackling long-term challenges like housing affordability. Already this term we’ve bolstered testing requirements for border workers and made face coverings on public transport mandatory. Plus we secured enough safe and effective Covid vaccines for all New Zealanders, and launched our vaccine rollout plan for the year. To accelerate our economic recovery, we’ve extended the Small Business Loan Scheme,

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Lakes community public meeting The recently established Lakes Community Association is holding a public meeting to discuss the impact of the Council’s recently released draft Long Term Plan.

Lakes Community Association interim chair Tony Gavin says a public meeting in April saw the establishment of the Lakes Community Association. Tony says the motivation for establishing the association was driven by the appointment of commissioners to the Tauranga City Council. “We realised that the normal communication that residents can have with councillors was not going to be available and that we needed the format to engage with the commissioners and hence that was the motivating force to get the formal association of the group established.” Tony says there has already been good interaction with the commissioners. “We’ve already done a presentation some time ago with the commissioners. We informed them

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about the Lakes and outlined the issues, and they encouraged us, once the Long Term Plan was out, to hold a public meeting to discuss the plan and also to submit to them. “We’ve been talking with Council staff and it looks like we’ll have the four commissioners at our public meeting on Wednesday plus some key staff from Council. This will be an opportunity for residents to engage directly with them.” Since the association first met, a Facebook page has been established, a database of residents is being developed and there is an on-line survey seeking residents’ views as to what they would like to see in the Long Term Plan. Tony says that housing, communications, transport and community facilities have already been identified by residents as issues of concern. The Lakes Community Association meeting will be held from 6.30pm-8pm at Taumata School, Mortlake Heights on Wednesday May 19 and all residents are invited to attend.

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Embrace the electric vehicle revolution Priority One recently did a survey of our business members around attitudes and awareness to climate change. The topic is important to us because we want businesses to be well prepared for what the future will hold. The survey told us that in general, large businesses are taking action on sustainability and climate change, smaller businesses are finding their way more slowly, needing good information and methods. This will be a long journey for many businesses; finding simple and cost effective ways to change and providing the right infrastructure is important. Transport emissions are a source of early change. With the expectation that there will be a conversion to lower carbon forms of transport, we need to ensure we are ready for the transition. Electrification is gaining pace, but in this region we are already starting a little behind in infrastructure; we have NZ’s highest

proportion of electric vehicles but the lowest proportion of charging stations. The energy industry and suppliers will adapt of course, but stronger measures will need to be taken in the short term. There are some interesting developments on that front, and we’re fortunate we have some great local businesses to push it along. Farmer Autovillage has recently installed fast chargers, and an EV car sharing service with local providers is under development. Some industrial estates and large companies are investing in solar arrays that will power subdivisions, EV fleets or groups of businesses. We are fortunate to have a regional leader in Vector Powersmart, based in the Mount. The trick comes in vehicles that can’t easily change to battery electric – think anything heavy like trucks, buses and

Western Bay wins supreme award A commitment to returning ownership of a piece of Matakana Island to its ancestral owners has seen Western Bay of Plenty District Council take out the top prize at the 2021 LGFA Taituara Local Government Excellence Awards. Council’s transfer of Ownership of Panepane Purakau won the supreme award at Thursday night’s gala dinner as well as the award it entered: Minister of Local Government’s Award for Excellence in Council/ Community Relations. The project was an initiative to return 172 hectares of land to the five hapu of Matakana Island through a significant negotiation and community engagement process. Council inherited the land at no cost from the Tauranga Harbour Board under the Local Government reorganisation in 1989. A landmark decision at an extraordinary council meeting last year voted unanimously in favour of returning the 172 hectares of land, commonly known as Panepane Purakau, to the five local hapu.

Council chief executive Miriam Taris says the council is proud to have its efforts recognised with a project demonstrating how council can work with its communities to fulfil their dreams and aspirations. With a record number of public submissions received, 7549 in total, the campaign was described by a hapu representative as “a turning point in our community”, and stronger ties forged between all parties, adds Miriam. “This level of public interest shows this was a transparent, simple, strong campaign that captured the hearts and minds of the community,” says Miriam. “It was a significant organisational endeavour and was a true example of what sets us apart here at Western Bay. It shows Council’s organisational culture of service and support coming to life.” Judges feedback included it being an exemplary initiative of successful engagement with Maori with strong elements of co-design, investment in relationships, and a commitment of time and resource to succeed. Judges commended all partners for working together to right an historical wrong that fell outside the Treaty settlement process.

industrial machinery – heavy batteries mean that payload is too low. For those vehicles we might look to hydrogen as a fuel source, with the benefits of an electric drivetrain but not the weight. Hydrogen has rapidly gained favour internationally and provides exciting opportunities for NZ because it can be produced with renewable electricity. Things are happening locally and I’ll share updates in the near future.

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Purr-fect pet expo for RRR

Providing a safe haven for rescued animals is the focus of a pet expo and garage sale in Te Puke later this month.

RRR - Rescue, Revive, Rehome provides care and support to hundreds of rescue animals, is run by volunteers and relies on donations. RRR Secretary and feline manager Liz Proudlock says the last six months have been tough. It has been

a big season for kittens with over 300 sick, abandoned and neglected felines in the mix, 53 neglected and abused horses, and 46 dogs and puppies. That is not counting the 400 battery hens rescued, rabbits, llamas, pigs and goats. “We need ongoing donations to pay for this care.” To raise the much-needed funds, the RRR is holding a garage sale and pet expo at the Te Puke Memorial Hall from 10am-2pm on May 29.

“We will have second-hand pet gear such as horse saddles, horse covers and rugs, dog kennels, dog coats and dog leashes,” says Liz. “Also kitten beds, cat climbing frames and household goods.” Businesses representing animal products will be displaying and selling their wares. “We will have guinea pigs there for adoption, visiting puppies, pet grooming, new pet owner clothing, and an adoption board of felines and dogs available.” The fundraising expo will include face painting, a sausage sizzle, and a cake stall. The RRR Garage Sale/Pet Expo will be on Saturday May 29.

A chance to hear the issues Throughout the year I like to hold public meetings in different parts of the Bay of Plenty electorate. So far I’ve held these in Welcome Bay and Lower Kaimai. I appreciate the effort people make to come out after work; it’s important for me to hear the views of constituents so I can better represent them in Parliament. My next community meeting will be in Papamoa, Thursday, May 27 at the Legacy Gardens at 7pm. Issues that have been raised most frequently by Papamoa constituents include crime, mental health and after hours health care.

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I will be accompanied by several key people who have accepted my invitations to attend. My colleague Simeon Brown, who is National’s Shadow Police Minister, is keen to hear from people throughout New Zealand about how government policing policy impacts them personally. Western Bay of Plenty District Commander, Inspector Clifford Paxton, has accepted my invitation to attend so local residents can share their local crime concerns and hear updates and initiatives planned in our region. I’m also pleased to advise that I’ll

be accompanied by Pete Chandler, CEO of the Bay of Plenty DHB. He’ll be bringing a colleague from the Mental Health team and together they’ll talk about the petition of Judy Killalea (who will be with us on the night) for afterhours health facilities in Papamoa and provide an update on mental health care in our area. I’d encourage you to register if you’d like to attend at www. toddmuller.co.nz/papamoa I hope to see you there.

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Vaping banished from school grounds Changes to the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act means vaping is no longer allowed on school grounds. On November 11, 2020, changes under the Act saw the existing prohibition on smoking at schools, kura kaupapa, kohanga reo and early childhood facilities extended

to include vaping. This means these places must be smoke free and vape free, indoors and out, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Following on from this, ‘no vaping’ signage must be displayed at these locations in addition to the existing requirement to display ‘no smoking’ notices.

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“Probably the greatest miracle is that we have seen over $300,000 donated in the last four months – the final push campaign has been fully funded,” says Marty. “And possibly even greater, we now have a platinum partner, Trinity Lands, who have come on board to cover 50 per cent of our annual operating budget for the next five years. This is incredible as it gives a strong financial foundation and allows us to focus on raising finances for the delivery of free health care in the Pacific.” The strong and versatile New Zealand-based vessel is uniquely designed to carry both people and cargo to remote island communities. Custom built shipping containers on the ship’s deck can serve as dental, medical, surgical, pharmaceutical, or classroom facilities. Koha means ‘gift’ in Te Reo Maori. Next month YWAM Koha will launch into a five-week pilot programme to deliver free dental services in partnership with several groups in three areas within the Bay of Plenty. “We are partnering with Whaioranga Trust in Welcome Bay, and several kiwifruit companies in Te Puke area to provide services to their RSE workers. And then we will be working with Ngati Tuwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora to serve their community in Eastern BOP.” YWAM Koha will keep their Facebook page updated with the expected arrival time on Saturday which may change due to the weather forecast.

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Council forced to phase out cheques Tauranga City Council is joining other organisation, including Western Bay Council, in phasing out cheques. All major banks have indicated that they will stop accepting cheques soon – including the council’s bank, ANZ, says a council spokesperson. “Consequently, the last day the council will accept cheque payments is Friday, May 28. Alternative options are: internet banking, payments through the council’s website (a 1.3 per cent surcharge applies

to payments by debit or credit card), or a direct debit for regular payments. Payments by EFTPOS, credit cards and cash are still accepted at certain council locations including the 91 Willow St service centre. The council’s transactional services manager, Jim Taylor, says many people are choosing to pay their rates by direct debit because it offers hassle-free automatic payments and it means people can spread payments over a year – paying monthly, fortnightly or even weekly.

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Heilala Vanilla’s Jennifer Boggiss at their Te Puna location.

When Cyclone Waka tore through the Kingdom of Tonga at the end of 2001, John Ross and his family wanted to do something to help. Now, 20 years later, Heilala Vanilla is a worldrenowned brand sold online and in supermarkets, used by award winning chefs and as an ingredient to high end food manufacturers. But how does a brand become successful while also navigating social responsibility and sustainability so brilliantly? Jennifer Boggiss, from Heilala Vanilla, will be speaking about this and more at the upcoming Business Women’s Network Speaker Series, hosted by the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce. “Our purpose to this day remains providing sustainable livelihoods and employment,” says Jennifer. But why vanilla? “Vanilla grows 20 degrees either side of the equator and had grown in Tonga in the past,” she says. “It’s a long-term crop, so you have to plant it and it takes three years before it will produce. It’s the second most labour intensive crop in the world and it requires a lot of patience and tender loving care. “Where we were looking to grow and support was very remote, so we couldn’t grow anything perishable or that needed immediate freight or refrigeration, so vanilla was a natural fit.” Heilala Vanilla has social responsibility and sustainability at the absolute core of their business, and Jennifer says these aren’t things you can just

‘tack on’ to the side of a business. “Sustainability like this is something that you can’t really force. In some ways, we’re quite fortunate because we started with a desire to do something good for a village in Tonga and that’s what remains, so it’s nothing that we’ve had to try too hard at. It’s who we are and how we operate,” she says. “I think the only way you can do it genuinely is have it at the core of your business, not as a tack on.” The upcoming Business Women’s Network Speaker Series will be held at Trinity Wharf, Tauranga, on May 27 and July 8. Jennifer will be speaking at the May 27 event. For more information, visit: www.tauranga.org. nz/bwn/bwn-speaker-series-2021 Tickets are now sold out, but those who haven’t managed to get a ticket can enter online to win one.

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No One Should Die Alone This Hospice Awareness Week, we'd like to encourage, support and celebrate caring for one another during life’s most testing moments by focusing on Compassionate Communities. Communities play a strong role in the care of terminally ill patients and their families and carers. Jan, one of Waipuna Hospice's patients wanted to share her story and let people know how scary the idea of dying alone can be; and how the help from people like you and Waipuna Hospice made her feel safe again.

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Facing a terminal diagnosis alone isn’t something any of us want to think about. Having no family to turn to, no shoulder to cry on, and no one to comfort you when things become too painful, is an agonising reality for many. When Jan Garrett was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer, she had no family or community around her, so she prepared to face it alone, with just her dog Honey for support. That is however, until Waipuna Hospice began to care for her. “I remember going to see my doctor when I started to feel very unwell and I was referred to the hospital to get some exploratory tests done. They found that I had bowel cancer, and because I also suffered from several other conditions they couldn’t do anything to help me. So, as I like to say, I joined the waiting list to go on my way.”

It was then that Jan’s doctor recommended hospice care. “I didn't really know or understand what I was in for when my Doctor first suggested Waipuna Hospice. I had no conception of what was going to happen to me, or how my symptoms would develop. However, I knew people who had gone through their care, and their families said they were really marvellous. Knowing I was going to be in good hands made me feel happier about making the choice to come into hospice care.” After believing nothing could be done to help her, Jan was a little dubious of the care Waipuna Hospice was offering. “I suffer from fluid build-up in my legs. At one point my legs were almost double in size, and they felt like they were going to burst. I couldn’t even touch my legs because the pain was excruciating. Then Moira from Waipuna Hospice came to see me and offered to try lymphatic massage to help remove the excess fluid. I didn’t really believe that a massage was going to help, but I could feel the improvement instantly. The pain eased quite quickly and I could touch my legs again without being in agony. I like to call hospice my miracle workers.” For someone with no family or community support around them, Hospice care went a long way in making Jan feel like she wasn’t alone.

“Growing up an orphan, and being a widow means I don't have any family around me. I am on my own completely. It's just me and my dog, and that was really scary until hospice started caring for me and calling to check on me. It made me feel safe. I know death is coming, and I am frightened to die, but I feel better knowing Hospice is there to help when I need it.” Ensuring our patients are cared for and feel safe is our top priority. If we can do something to ease our patients fear or loneliness, then we do it, whether that’s a home visit or simply a phone call to check in. Jan at age seven

“My advice to someone facing death would be to really consider hospice services. It's worth it. Waipuna Hospice have looked after me and done an amazing job of making me feel cared for, both medically and emotionally. If something is wrong, I know I can call hospice.”

Facing death alone is scary, but with your help we can make sure people with a life limiting terminal illness who receive care from Waipuna Hospice are supported and feel safe in their final days. Please donate generously this Hospice Awareness Week, and help us be there to ensure no one in our community dies alone. We would like to thank Jan Garrett, who passed away not long after sharing her story with us. It was an honour to care for and support Jan - our thoughts are with her loved ones.

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Omokoroa town centre move welcomed “This enables council to hit the ground running with the structure plan for the balance of Omokoroa now we know where the town centre is going.” The land includes about 5.3ha of commercialzoned land and is the last undeveloped site in the main Omokoroa commercial zone. Another 2.5ha has been zoned for future urban land.

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An independent commission decision to approve a new “mixed use” commercial town centre development in Omokoroa, has Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s full backing. Independent commissioners granted resource consent for JACE Investments Ltd’s $75 million privately-funded proposal to develop a future Omokoroa Town Centre this week. The proposal is for the establishment of a mixed-use retail and commercial precinct with medium density residential units, and visitor

accommodation at 404 Omokoroa Road. Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Garry Webber says council fully supports the decision made by the independent commissioners as it was always planned that Omokoroa would need some form of town centre facility. “With the Omokoroa peninsula to be fully developed and home to an estimated 12,000 residents by 2060 this development will offer current and future residents a multitude of facilities and result in significant economic benefits for the Omokoroa community,” he says.

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As a major tourist attraction in the Bay of Plenty, it is open seven days a week. “Maintaining and displaying our collection to the public along with running all facets of our facility requires support and daily assistance,” says Classic Flyers’ Cory Tyler. “This is constantly performed by an outstanding group of passionate local people who are willing to contribute some of their time. “In return, Classic Flyers’ volunteers create many worthwhile results in our community while also gaining a real sense of personal satisfaction as they grow to be part of our team. Many of the major exhibits in the museum would not be possible without the hard work put in by our volunteer crew.” For several years Classic Flyers has won the Trustpower Community Awards’ Heritage and Community category in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the community. “We are looking for volunteers all the time to help on any of the days we are open. You

Bruce Chapman and his crew. don’t have to be ‘plane crazy’ to help out here,” Cory says. “Many of our volunteers knew very little about airplanes before coming here!” So come along to the Classic Flyers volunteering open day on Monday, May 17, from 10am-12pm and hear from the current volunteers on what makes Classic Flyers, with tours of the departments and morning tea provided too.

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Magic seeks out ANZ Premiership title For the first time in her three-year tenure, Splice Construction Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic coach Amigene Metcalfe believes she has put together a team highly capable of winning a first ANZ Premiership title.

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On the back of impressive off-season signings in the form of prolific Australian shooter Caitlin Bassett, well-performed midcourter Grace Kara and dynamic defender Temalisi Fakahokotau, both former Silver Ferns, there is a confident feeling the missing ingredients to a more consistent Magic have been found. With three other newcomers in the team, including NZU21 squad member Georgie Edgecombe, midcourter Tori Kolose and shooter Chiara Semple, the Magic have significantly changed their line up this season. “I think we haven’t been able to confidently say that we’ve had a team that could win it previously because of the unknowns,” says Metcalfe. “But we’ve now got people who have been in winning championship teams, who know how to win and know how to compete. Then when you add the excitement and enthusiasm of the young ones, we think we can win it. “We identified we were lacking some experience in key areas, so really happy that in each area of court we’ve added some experience with Caitlin, Grace and Temalisi.” There’s also

Experienced players are boosting the Magic squad this season. Photo: Michael Bradley Photography..

experienced campaigners in midcourter and captain Sam Winders and long-limbed defender Erena Mikaere while up-and-comers Khiarna Williams (shooter) and Georgia Tong (defender) continue to prove their skills and will benefit hugely from the personnel around them. This season the Magic play across Hamilton, Tauranga and Rotorua. To learn more about the Magic or to grab a ticket to their games, visit NetballMagic.co.nz

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Bringing bach dreams to life

Gracey Glover never expected a summer of fun with friends to end up with her being able to afford a home of her own.

Gracey entered the Long White Win a Bach competition, which asked people to share snaps of themselves enjoying summer with friends online or via Instagram. Although the winner was chosen at random, Gracey entered a photo on Instagram nearly every day for the 120 days the competition ran. Gracey won a $500,000 contribution towards a bach. She was initially was going to wait until she moved to Tauranga before buying, but she’s looking at open homes in the Mount this weekend. “I’ve been looking all summer because all summer I have been posting photos and dreaming of what I would do with the money.” The Aucklander has wanted to move to Tauranga for a few years but the timing was never right and now she has the perfect opportunity to relocate with the insurance company she works for. She had been working for them casually but got the opportunity for a permanent position in their Tauranga office. The determined 30-year-old wants to be here because she loves the beach, but also because the area is well-known for its horticulture so she’s really

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23 Gracey Glover and her friend Ember Hartwell, who was in the award winning photo.

looking forward to gardening and getting outside. She plans to make the move in the next few weeks and says if the homes she’s looking at this weekend aren’t right she’ll stick with her original plan of getting settled and then seeing what’s out there. “I thought I would be years away from the property market but this is just the best thing I could have ever hoped for. “I can move down and potentially own and live in my own home.” “Spending time in a bach is all about creating memories ... I can’t believe I will have my very own place to do this with friends.” Gracey says one of the coolest parts of winning is the reactions and support she’s had from friends and family. “Seeing all their outpouring of support, it’s been really humbling as well.” GM of marketing for Long White beverages Oliver Downs, says the bach promotion was launched to celebrate the good times we have with friends, which have been significantly impacted by the pandemic. “We wanted to be able to create a bach experience for one of our loyal customers, giving them the opportunity to have a place they could share with friends and create lasting memories,” he says. Alisha Evans

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Get on board with conservation Tourism and conservation go hand-in-hand and this is a concept the team at Rotorua Canopy Tours knows better than most.

When you pay for your ziplining adventure experience, part of your entry price goes right back into protecting the forest you’ve been immersed in.

It’s taken a lot of work to get the Dansey Scenic Reserve, which is virgin native New Zealand bush, to a good standard of health. “When our founder, James Fitzgerald, went out to the forest to find the perfect location for an ecoadventure, he instantly realised that forest was immensely sick in terms of the pest saturation there. Pest monitoring showed it was at 100 per cent saturation when we first got into

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the forest,” says Rotorua Canopy Tours’ Eloise Roxburgh. “Right from the start, we’ve known we have to help this magic forest restore itself. Not only are we able to provide this unique experience and take people to amazing locations, but we are creating a sanctuary for everyone to enjoy, for years to come.” And they’ve been looking after it fantastically. With interactive information provided along the tour, conservation comes to life and becomes an easy concept to

get on board with. “Everyone that comes through becomes a part of the journey to equip Rotorua and New Zealand with a sanctuary to showcase and enjoy. “The conservation fund drives our pest management efforts and enables us to look after the forest,” says Eloise. “It’s a neat story that a lot of people can get engaged in.” For more information and to book your own adventure through the forest, visit: www. canopytours.co.nz

The Weekend Sun has two double passes for Rotorua Canopy Tours’ original canopy tour for two lucky readers who can tell us the name of the forest they operate in. Enter online at www.sunlive. co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, May 18.

DOC adds ‘modest’ weekend fee to some huts Now, 2021/22 season bookings are open for Department of Conservation huts and campsites with changes and modest price increases for some popular facilities. “DOC manages a huge, world-class network of huts, campsites, cabins and lodges offering people the chance to stay overnight in some of the most scenic spots in Aotearoa,” says DOC heritage and visitors director, Steve Taylor. “We encourage people to make the most of their fantastic recreation network and visit DOC’s website to secure their spots at a hut or campsite in the coming year.

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“Setting fair, affordable prices for these facilities is an important way for DOC to maintain this network, including the memorable recreation opportunities they provide people, and the natural and cultural heritage surrounding them.” Price changes for the coming year include differential pricing for international visitors on seven Great Walks, the extension of the use of seasonal pricing, and the introduction of weekend pricing for a small number of DOC’s most highuse huts, says Steve. “This year’s changes allow for a more nuanced approach to price-setting and have been designed to improve cost recovery. Many of them offer incentives to visit lesser-known locations or at quieter times to protect places and people’s enjoyment of them. Weekend, seasonal and differential pricing are expected to make a positive difference, but we’ll be monitoring the effectiveness of this approach. “These changes have been in the pipeline for several years now and many prices, such as for the Backcountry Hut, haven’t changed for a decade. Although the changes do include some modest price increases (from $1 to $5 per night in most instances), there are still lots of free or lower-cost options. People can visit DOC’s website or visitor centres to find an opportunity to suit their needs.” Steve also reminds people to take extra care when heading out over the next few months. “As we’re entering winter, it’s even more important people check track and weather conditions, pack extra supplies and warm clothing and leave their intentions with a trusted contact.” Online bookings will open for the 2021/22 booking year (July 2021 to June 30, 2022) in stages between May 11-18. Great Walk bookings open between June 15-17. For more information and to book, visit: www.doc.govt.nz

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We’re going places If you are feeling overdue for a getaway, New Zealand Tours’ ‘Bubble Buster’ tours are calling you.

Explore New Zealand and help support local businesses with these exciting tours. Go somewhere new, or revisit an old favourite. “We specialise in small groups,” says New Zealand Tours’ owner Stephen Greenfield. “Most road tours have a maximum of eight passengers in a 12 seat deluxe mini bus. “We have two night stays wherever possible and few starts before 8.30am. Tours operate throughout the year and cover the Bay of Islands to Stewart Island, Doubtful Sound overnight cruising and Chatham

Island to the West Coast.” available from Bay of Plenty one The three best sellers are Great way to join the train Barrier Island, Grand Rail Tour, in Hamilton. and Best of the West Coast. Best of the West Coast includes Great Barrier tour is four days return Tranz Alpine from and includes return air fares Christchurch, three nights in from Auckland, Kiwirail Northern Explorer Tongariro. three nights’ accommodation, breakfast and dinner daily, comprehensive sightseeing, and a four-hour coastal cruise. The Grand Rail Tour is nine days including ‘Northern Hokitika and one in Westport Explorer’, ‘Interislander’, and comprehensive sightseeing ‘Coastal Pacific’, and Tranz including a treetops walk, and Alpine, quality accommodation, an eco-cruise. most meals, and free shuttle “I give a special invitation to

Hopes new pass will assist travel confidence It was a day of firsts for Air New Zealand’s chief executive officer Greg Foran late last month, when he boarded his first international flight since joining the airline more than 14 months ago.

Greg also used the flight as an opportunity to put the new IATA Travel Pass app through its paces. Air New Zealand’s customers travelling between Auckland and Sydney are trialling the app, designed to make travel easier by letting customers know what Covid-19 tests and/or vaccines they require before travel, and where they can get tested. The app also allows them to share their tests and vaccination results with airlines and border agencies in a way that protects their privacy.

Greg says the trial is the first to be conducted in a quarantine-free environment and is an example of how the airline is working with innovative companies to develop a seamless digital customer experience. “We’re working closely with accredited labs in coordination with IATA to provide Covid-19 testing to customers involved in the trial. Once a negative result has been received by customers, a green tick of approval will appear in their IATA Travel Pass app which can be shown to airport check-in staff. “We hope that in time, innovations like the digital health verification process will give governments around the world the confidence to open borders again.”

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Landlords and tenants reminded tenancy law changes now apply Tenancy Services is advising landlords and tenants to take the time to familiarise themselves with the recent Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 (RTAA) changes that became law earlier this year. The second phase of the RTAA came into force on February 11, 2021, and introduced broad changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the Act), the legislation which outlines the obligations and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants in

residential renting situations. The law change aims to improve tenants’ security and stability, to protect landlords’ interests, and to modernise the legislation so it can respond to changing trends in the rental market. “If you have a house for rent, or if you are renting yourself, you need to understand how these changes affect you”, says Steve Watson, national manager tenancy compliance and investigations. “There is a wealth of information available on the Tenancy Services website: www.tenancy.govt.nz

including a downloadable factsheet which provides a summary of the changes. You can also subscribe to Tenancy Services’ email newsletter for the latest updates on tenancyrelated information and legislative changes. “This is the biggest reform to rental laws in 35 years and has been implemented to reflect the present-day realities of renting; more Kiwis are renting now than ever, so these changes are relevant for a significant proportion of the population.” The changes took effect from February 11, 2021, and include a number of changes to the Act, such as the requirement for landlords to provide a tenancy agreement in writing and that fixed-term tenancies will now convert to a periodic tenancy on

expiry, unless the landlord and tenant agree otherwise. There are also new rules around how tenancies can be terminated and tenants can ask to make minor changes to the property. The second phase of the changes are in addition to law changes already in effect since August 12, 2020, which limit rent increases

to once every 12 months and clarified the exemption of transitional and emergency housing from the Act. Further changes will take effect by August 11, 2021, or earlier, and further information on these upcoming changes are also available on the Tenancy Services website.

House prices increase by $100k in 12 months New Zealand’s national average asking price for property reached an all-time high of $784,450 in February, increasing by $106,550 when compared with the same month last year, according to the data from the Trade Me Property Price Index.

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Trade Me Property sales director Gavin Lloyd says February marked the sixth month in a row New Zealand’s average asking price reached an all-time high as the property market keeps its foot on the gas. “February was another month of immense growth, with prices showing no signs of slowing down. “While homeowners will be pleased to hear property prices have climbed more than $100,000 in just one year, that house is now even further out of reach for first home buyers.” Gavin says nationally demand was down two per cent year-on-year in February, while supply was down 15 per cent. “Despite both supply and demand showing a drop off when compared with the same month last year, demand continued to outstrip supply in February, pushing prices up.” Looking ahead, Gavin says the Government’s

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recent housing announcement could see prices slow. “While it’s not totally clear yet what impact the Government’s housing package will have, we may see some increase in supply as investors rethink their property buying decisions with the bright-line test being extended and an increase in tax costs. “In saying that, we would have to see a pretty remarkable increase in supply to see any relief in the short term. We expect to see the impact of this new legislation later in the year.” He says new record high average asking prices were set in every region around the country with the exception of Auckland and the West Coast. “We’ve never seen so many record highs in one month. It’s a sign of just how hot New Zealand’s property market is. “The largest percentage increases were seen in Gisborne (31 per cent) and Manawatu-Whanganui (22 per cent). Asking prices in Wellington and Marlborough also increased by a solid 17 per cent year-on-year.” Gavin says Northland had a standout month, breaking into the $700,000 bracket for the first time ever. “The regional average asking price reached an all-time high of $714,650 in February.”

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Reduce landfill waste by more than two-thirds Almost 70 per cent of what Tauranga households send to landfill can be composted or recycled instead. One-third of waste could be composted instead through the council’s new kerbside food scraps bin alone, starting in July. But what’s the big deal about landfill? Everything that’s put into your rubbish bin is collected and taken to landfill, an area of land where it can sit for generations, waiting to rot. “A lot of people have an out of sight, out of mind mentality when it comes to landfill,” says Nicole Banks, Tauranga City Council Waste Minimisation Officer. “But there’s a cost to people and the environment sending household waste to landfill that could be reused, recycled or composted.” The cost of sending rubbish to landfill increases every year – the more we throw in the rubbish bin, the more land is needed for landfill. Then there’s the impact on the environment. Landfill is made up of layers of densely compacted waste with little access to oxygen. Everything thrown in there breaks down at a very slow rate.

“A lettuce, for example, can take up to 25 years to rot if it’s buried amongst other rubbish,” Things like food scraps rot through a different process in landfill, emitting a gas called methane, which contributes to climate change. The food scraps bin accepts all types of food scraps, including meat, citrus and seafood shells. Residents can also sign-up for council garden waste collections, which makes up another 16 per cent of what’s currently sent to landfill by Tauranga households. For more information on sending less to landfill visit www.tauranga.govt.nz/kerbsidecollections.

Community invited to join the hemp revolution Organisers of the iHemp Summit and Expo are preparing to put the industry on display for the general public for the first time in Rotorua this month. The Summit sees industry members come together for a two-day conference, followed by a free public expo of hemp food, fibre and health products. Summit organiser Richard Barge says uses for hemp are not just limited to its many food applications. “Its durable fibre used in everything from clothing to concrete.

“Hemp concrete, or hempcrete, is rising in popularity as a way to reduce the environmental impact of construction while keeping homes warm and dry.” “It is an incredibly strong, fastgrowing crop with so much potential. Not only is it naturally resistant to pests and weeds, it can reduce soil toxicity, whilst absorbing four times more carbon dioxide than trees.” Entry to the expo on May 22 is free, at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre.

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Tesla EV’s available to rent

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Kiwi drivers can now experience the Tesla on their next road trip, thanks to Kiwi owned GO Rentals welcoming the Tesla Model 3 to its nationwide fleet. The fully electric Tesla Model 3, which can travel up to 500km on a single charge, is now available to hire at all six GO Rentals’ locations; Auckland (City and Airport), Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown. An added bonus for customers trying out a Tesla is that they can return it with just 20 per cent of the battery remaining, rather than the full tank required for petrol or diesel rentals.

GO Rentals now offers two EV charging points in each location, thanks to co-funding from the government’s Low Emissions Vehicles Contestable Fund, administered by EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority). “Support for rental car operators like GO Rentals provides an accessible way for people to experience EVs, which we know is one of the most effective ways to help people become familiar with them,” says EECA’s group manager investment and engagement Nicki Sutherland. GO Rentals’ new business relationship with Tesla is part of its strategy to rebound from Covid-19 by offering domestic

and international travellers the most environmentally sustainable, enjoyable and carbon neutral rental car experience possible. This continues GO Rentals’ investment in innovation which includes contactless rental booking, allowing customers to organise a shuttle from the airport, check in via the app and ditch the paper work. “We are excited to be able to offer the luxurious and sustainable experience of driving a Tesla to our customers,” says chief operating officer at GO Rentals James Dalgish. “The Tesla Model 3’s single charge range of up to 500km means it will be a popular choice for the Kiwi road trip.”

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Avis drives away with ‘most trusted brand’ award rentals due to start before December 19, 2021. “The past year has been an incredibly challenging time for the industry, but through it all we have remained focused on delivering an outstanding experience for our customers,” says Avis Budget Group general manager of operations NZ Lee Marshall. “This award is testament to the

Avis has been named New Zealand’s Most Trusted Car Rental Brand by the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brands Awards.

The independently conducted survey via Australian Reader’s Digest polled a cross-section of more than 1800 people to name the most-trusted brands across 72 consumer categories. It is the fourth consecutive year that Avis has taken out the top spot in New Zealand and follows the brand’s ongoing investment in market-leading products and services that deliver a premium experience to customers. • Digital Check In allows customers to enter their information online instead of at a check-in counter, minimising contact with rental staff and other customers in the process. • PhotoProofed captures images of a vehicle’s

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Thanks for Poppy Day help We would like to use your paper as a medium to express our thanks for the fine effort by all concerned with the collection for Poppy Day held 16th April 2021. This collection takes a lot of organising and effort by many people. The Welfare Trust, executive and members of the Tauranga RSA fully appreciate the generous donations and involvement made by all and the funds of almost $30,000 will be spent on the welfare of returned and service people and families, where eligible, and not necessarily RSA members where required. The involvement of so many groups and individuals is heartening and the following participated on the day; Tauranga RSA Women’s Section, 6th Hauraki, the three Cadet units, Tauranga Girls College, and service clubs such as Lions and Rotary plus many individuals. As well as those above many shops and businesses placed poppies for sale on their counters or in offices and all of the schools and rest homes assisted too. A fine effort by the citizens of Tauranga. Fred Milligan President of the Tauranga Returned and Services’ Association (Inc.)

Fix something else instead

In reference to Bill Capamagian’s letter in the last issue, I agree that the Cameron Road ideological, ‘drawn out of a hat’, shovel ready (which it is not), anti-business, traffic-clogger project be transferred to a more appropriate time in the future. Our commissioners who are largely rubber stamping the work of our previous sitting city councillors have a great opportunity to make their mark here by going to Wellington (again) and convert this huge waste of public money (40 Million Plus) and instead fix the blocked heart valve of our commuter carriageway system and four-lane the Turret Road bridge. Our greenhouse emissions would drop overnight. Doug Morris, Te Puna

Time for a change

How typical of Simon Bridges to oppose any change for good. For instance, something like changing the name of Greerton. It is named after a Mr Greer, who was a mass murder worse than the Christchurch shooter. He is now partly to blame for much of our social ills 150 years later after our Land Wars from the 1860s onwards. First he killed 100s of Maori, then stole their homelands from them. Then the education system banned their language. So they had lost their relatives, were homeless and now weren’t even able to express themselves about it all. It is no wonder why Maori have suffered such negative social statistics, from education to health to crime, since then. Josh Cole, Poike

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Simon Bridges is correct in saying “we all know Greerton as Greerton and I doubt many, if any know the history of why it is called that”. There is no requirement for a Greerton name change. The area at the Te Ranga battle site is already designated as Te Ranga on Land Information NZ Topographical Maps so MP Damien O’Connor will be able to confirm the situation to Tommy Wilson. Tommy Wilson executive director

of Te Tuinga whanua is using inflammatory language by claiming Colonel Greer ‘almost massacred women and children at Te Ranga.” A colonial report of the Te Ranga battle states that women and children working on digging trenches were sent out of the area prior to the battle commencing. Waitangi Tribunal report Wai 215 makes no mention of any massacre of women and children at Te Ranga so who is to be believed? Terry Walsh, Pyes Pa

Government is slip sliding away

We have been informed that the upcoming budget is going to concentrate on poverty, climate and the environment. Great! Huge sums of money will be required to be invested. Right! Wait a moment. ‘Where does the money come from?’ We have printed billions and billions of dollars to address the adverse Covid related situation. Soon we will have to address paying it back. Wait another moment. The government will insist on spending more and more instead of supporting the likes of the primary sector and manufacturing to enable them to generate improved returns. We need to have the export sector humming. Oh no! What the government

does is heap more bureaucracy and regulation upon the export sector to make it more difficult for New Zealand to succeed. The thing here is nothing will be in the budget just like the election manifesto. In New Zealand we have developed a culture where more and more people depend on the state. Instead we should be developing a culture of resilience and a real willingness to succeed. Aspire to learn, develop esteem and achieve. Live the New Zealand dream. We must abandon ruling by division and separatism. It’s not political, it is real and needs to cease. Robin Reid, Otumoetai

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A time of transformation I wonder if, like me, you catch yourself wishing that the world in which we live might be peace-filled?; a world where there was no trauma, no pain, and everyone showed enormous care and compassion for everyone they met, and all were the recipients of such care, compassion and salvation. Because watching current international news, it is A place certainly not the world of 2021. Recently I was reading an of respite excerpt from the Franciscan la tyb in the city priest, Fr Richard Rohr. It Messianic Family Family Messianic spoke to some of my desire to Sunday 8am & 10am ALL WELCOME WELCOME see a transformed world. ‘Great ALL Wednesday 10am SHALOM SHALOM religion shows us what to do Messy Church - 4pm, with the absurd, the tragic, the SABBATH 10 3rd Sunday of the month SABBATH 10 OTUMOETAI traumatic, the nonsensical, the OTUMOETAI PRIMARY PRIMARY Joel unjust. If we do not transform Joel & & Sharon Sharon van van Ameringen Ameringen our pain, we will most assuredly 02 2 11 7 76 68 8 0 04 43 3 0 transmit it.’ And Sherri Mitchell info@bethel.org.nz info@bethel.org.nz added: ‘When we don’t allow bethel.org.nz bethel.org.nz ourselves to acknowledge the

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pain – the deep, agonising soul pain that results from historical trauma – we aren’t able to recognise that we all carry some measure of that pain within us’. I guess we could say that a peace-filled world must always begin with ‘me’ as I take steps towards a changed world, a world of freedom. As a Christ-follower that is about taking time and ‘those who gaze upon the crucified Jesus’ long enough – with contemplative eyes – are always healed at deep levels of pain, unforgiveness, aggressiveness, and victimhood.’ My prayer is that we all take the time to transform our pain, in order to begin this work of healing and transformation of our world. Rev’d Adrienne Bruce, Holy Trinity, Tauranga

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Staying informed in an information age Writing this column there is one complaint I get more frequently than any other.

once a car park and never quite became green, at 137 Maunganui Rd. And let me finish by suggesting another resource that might be of assistance if you’re trying to keep up with the music scene.

Dead Favours.

It’s that people don’t know about stuff that’s happening. It’s not a complaint directed specifically at me – well, sometimes it is – more a general cry of existential angst at missing out on something because you didn’t even know it existed. The irony of course is that in this modern Too Much Information Age we seem to be missing more things, more than ever.

Elsewhere

It’s Graham Reid’s website Elsewhere. Graham has been a music writer and more for many years and his website and weekly newsletter are invaluable (and free), loaded with spirited opinions of albums new and old, travel writing, interviews, even the odd recipe. Graham first got noticed as a writer on the New Zealand scene in the eighties when he founded and edited his own magazine, Passages, focused largely on jazz, but most people will know him from the nineties and later when he was a senior feature writer for The NZ Herald. He’s written a couple of travel books, speaks various languages and seems knowledgeable about a dizzying array of subjects, from architecture to Italian film. He’s also won stuff, from Whitcoulls Travel Book of the Year Award to the Media Peace Award. I would say he seems too smart by three quarters. While I churn out one small column a week I confess to being in awe of his output. I genuinely don’t know where he finds the time to listen, watch and read everything he covers. Latest stuff includes releases from Flying Lotus, Van Morrison, Larry Morris, Cheap Trick, Arooj Aftab and bucketloads more. If you want to become better informed I suggest you check out Elsewhere. You can find it at www.elsewhere.co.nz

Georgia Lines.

This ultimately comes down to decentralisation of information. It’s similar to what has taken place in film culture, another area dear to my heart. Once there were video stores, central hubs where you could find details about new and upcoming films; now there are a dozen streaming channels where films might, or might not, appear. DVDs and Blu-rays still exist and are still the best way to watch films. Only you’d be hard pressed to buy any here since even The Warehouse has stopped stocking them and Amazon in the UK, which has films with the same region codes as here, still refuses to sell items to New Zealand claiming the nonsensical excuse of difficulty applying the GST. In which case I guess Jeff Bezos is tacitly declaring he only hires incompetents in Britain since their American site has figured it out. And it’s damn near impossible to keep up with even a skerrick of the music being released. Again, the disappearance of CDs hasn’t helped. Oh, and The Warehouse has dropped those too. Most music now emerges only on Spotify and digital platforms where you’re often

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Gig guide

Similarly the once-centralised gig guide has now become a thousand scattered listing, so let me do my bit by flagging a couple of things at the Mount. Coming to popular tequila and taco dive bar The Voodoo Lounge on May 29 is Dead Favours, formed in 2016 by Steriogram’s Jared Wrennall’s who did a Dave Grohl and moved from drums to frontman. They topped the

charts with debut single Dig and are now touring to celebrate the release of second album Riffing & Yelling and new single Move On. Amiably thrashy punks Dead Beat Boys will be in support. Tickets are $22.50 on Eventfinda; stuff happens after 8pm. And to celebrate NZ Music Month, Mount Mainstreet are putting on free music sessions every Friday in May from 12pm to 2pm. Good on them. The final two are Estère on 21 and Georgia Lines on 28, both of whom I’d highly recommend. These take place in the council-built skate park that was

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Building Brighter Futures

Feeding hungry bellies and hungry minds, and helping people achieve their financial goals faster will be the hot topics of conversation at Lyon O’Neale Arnold Lawyers’ Wonder Women networking event on May 25.

Join us to hear how local women Makaia Carr (Kura Kai), Michelle Ballard (Mount Maunganui College) and Alisha Brady (enable.me) are helping build brighter futures in our community.

Tauranga Yacht & Power Boat Club, 90 Keith Allen Drive 5.30pm-8.00pm, Tuesday 25 May. Tickets $15 from eventspronto.co.nz/buildingbrighterfutures All proceeds to support Kura Kai and Mount Maunganui College students attending Festival of the Future. POWERED BY

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Wonder Women Building Brighter Futures will hear from social media influencer Makaia Carr, founder of Kura Kai, a charity that donates chest freezers to high schools around New Zealand and coordinates groups of local volunteers to cook and fill them up with meals that students can take home to their families. Makaia lives in Papamoa and coordinates the Bay of Plenty operation, cooking meals herself and collecting meals from others to stock the freezers at Te Puke High School, Otumoetai College, Mount Maunganui College and Papamoa College. Other speakers include Michelle Ballard, a deputy principal at Mount Maunganui College taking students to Wellington for the Festival for the Future, a showcase of leadership and innovation; and Alisha Brady, a financial adviser with enable.me, helping people achieve their financial goals faster. Michelle says the Festival for the Future exposes students to inspiring young people “doing cool things in their community”. “The festival shows students what is possible and changes the way they view the world.” Alisha will be dispelling some myths about

Papamoa’s Makaia Carr is feeding hungry bellies through her charity, Kura Kai.

money, discussing the impact of your financial personality and tendencies, and ways to better control your finances, pay off debt faster and grow wealth. What: Wonder Women Building Brighter Futures. When: 5.30pm, Tuesday May 25. Where: Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club, 90 Keith Allen Drive, Tauranga. Tickets: $15. All proceeds to support Kura Kai and Mount Maunganui College students attending Festival of the Future. Visit: www.eventspronto.co.nz/buildingbrighterfutures

Re-live music from the 70s & 80s ‘Dreams, The Fleetwood Mac Experience’ will take audiences back to re-live one of the most memorable and outstanding musical experiences of the seventies and eighties.

lighting show, complete with the latest special effects, create a special feature to this fantastic night. Close your eyes and be encapsulated and surprised by the uncanny likeness in sound to ‘Stevie Nicks’ and ‘Christine McVie’, not to mention the true professionalism and clarity of This amazing show features the best musicians, sound and a dynamic and exciting two lighting technicians in and a half hours of hit songs, the business. including ‘Gypsy’, ‘Gold Dust ‘Dreams, The Fleetwood Woman’, ‘Dreams’, ‘Rhiannon’, Mac Experience’ will be held ‘Go Your Own Way’, ‘Don’t at Mount Maunganui RSA on Stop’, ‘Songbird’, ‘The Chain’ Saturday, June 5, and ‘You Make Lovin’ Fun’, from 7.30pm. as well as earlier hits like ‘ Dreams’ will transport you back to the Tickets cost $20 for 70s for one night only. Albatross’, ‘Oh Well’ and ‘Black members and $25 for Magic Woman’. member’s guests. For more information, visit: The costumes are to die for, and the dramatic www.mtrsa.co.nz

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Input invited on Tauriko proposals People are invited to visit the Tauriko for Tomorrow pop-up at Tauranga Crossing from this week. The project team from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and Tauranga City Council will be available for people to talk from 11am to 4pm until May 16. Tauranga City Council and Waka Kotahi want feedback on the proposed short and long-term

transport plans for the Western Corridor, the speed limits between SH29 Te Poi and SH29A Te Maunga, and the Structure Plan for Tauriko West. Feedback is open from Wednesday, May 12, to Friday, June 11. People can also view the proposed improvements and provide feedback online at www.taurikofortomorrow.co.nz

Tauranga Citizens Club John Burke, Wai Kokopu restoration coach. Photo: Supplied.

The group leading the charge to clean up Te Waihi estuary will be hosting a farm advisory meeting that will provide a forum for discussion and ideas on how to work together to revitalise the catchment. Wai Kokopu, made up of tangata whenua, landowners, environmental care groups, Maori agribusiness, residents and ratepayers, is committed to replenishing and revitalising the health of the estuary between Maketu and Pukehina. The estuary is fed by waterways in subcatchments that include Pongakawa, Wharere and Kaikokopu. Wai Kokopu programme project manager Alison Dewes says it is timely to call the meeting to update the agri sector on what’s been done since work started six months ago, what comes next, and to also garner ideas for improvement from those active in the sector. Alison and the Wai Kokopu project team hope as many agribusiness professionals as possible will attend, including vets, fertiliser suppliers and spreaders, farmers, orchardists, foresters, regional farm advisors and consultants. “We want people to understand how our present and recent activity on the land affects the water. I know some in the sector are already working hard on the land to improve their practices, but we still have a long way to go,” says Alison. “The state of Te Waihi catchment and estuary is currently one of the worst in Aotearoa New Zealand. The government saw fit to provide restoration funding for the catchment as part of its $20 million investment in catchment restoration projects.”

The farm advisory meeting takes place at Pongakawa Hall on Wednesday, May 19 from 2.30pm to 5.30pm followed by light refreshments. Dewes says water quality is everybody’s problem, and by fostering awareness and shared responsibility for the health of Te Waihi estuary, they hope to influence better practices, decisions and outcomes for the land, water, biodiversity and community within the catchment. “We want to restore the mana back to the whenua, and this will involve a combination of western science and matauranga. By 2024 all farm plans will have to give effect to Te Mana o te Wai, which puts the health of the water and the ecosystem and people first, not last. This is a good first step.” Part of Dewes’ brief is to engage with industry, including Zespri and Fonterra, and she’s doing that. Wai Kokopu members are already working with a range of farmers from across the catchment on their farm plans, and doing regular soil and water monitoring and data collection. Some of their early findings will be discussed at the May meeting. The farm advisory meeting takes place at Pongakawa Hall on Wednesday May 19 from 2.30pm to 5.30pm followed by light refreshments. For more information contact: Alison Dewes Andre Hickson Project Manager Chairperson 021 242 4949 027 228 5081 alison@tipuwhenua.com andre@clonmel.co.nz For more information on Wai Kokopu go to www.wai-kokopu.org.nz/ or visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/WaiKokopu-111590350974928

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Saturday 15 May Association Croquet

At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232

Bay Singles Social Group

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

Beth-El Messianic Family

Jews & Gentiles celebrating Messiah Yeshua (Jesus). He is returning. Be ready. You are welcome. Shabbat Shalom Otumoetai Primary @ 10am. Ph Joel 021 768 043

Garage Sale/Pet Expo

29th May 10am-2pm, Te Puke Memorial Hall. 2nd hand pet gear, pet photos, visiting animals, grooming, sausage sizzle & more! Please come & support RRR. Ph 021 077 8665 or www.rrr.org.nz

Genealogy Informal Group

How’s your family research? Discuss with other genealogists, 1:30pm, hall behind Brain Watkins House, 233 Cameron Rd. Ph Janet 576 8855

Tauranga Floral Art

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

Tauranga Fuchsia Group

Last Sat each month at Art & Craft Ctr, Elizabeth St West, 1pm. Learn how to care for fuchsias. Ph Pat 579 1655 or Noeleen 578 4643

Te Puke Scottish Society

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

Village Radio Museum

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

Car Boot Sale

Tauranga Racecourse 1383 Cameron Rd, Greerton. Buyers Free. Sellers setup time: 7am onwards. Single site $5 double $10. Contact Shirley Ph 577 1116 027 414 6040

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

Merk, Infinite Youth Tour

Release of the indie pop/rock album ‘Infinite Youth’. 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator. co.nz

Messy Church, Holy Trinity

215 Devonport Rd, 4-6pm. Activities, short Christian story. Simple meal. GF, vegetarian options. Free. Children accompanied by adult. Ph 576 7718

NZDA BOP Range Day

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

Papamoa Farmers Market

Sunday 16 May

Connecting our community with local produce. Rain, hail or shine, it will be on! At Redefined, 58 Ashley Pl, Papamoa

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

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

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

Invitation To Meditate

Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm. The Strand, Tauranga. Tauranga Society of Artists.

Greerton Hall Market

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

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

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

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Art On The Strand

At Sunday Village Market

You will find a great range of arts, crafts, boot sale goodies, delicious food, at the Historic Village from 9am!

Brain Watkins House Museum

233 Cameron Rd, open 2-4pm. Adults $5, children free. Groups or classes by arrangement. Ph 578 1835

Brett’s Goalkeeping Clinic

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

Croquet

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

Enjoy Travel?

Porcelain & China Painting

Friendship Force meets third Sunday monthly. Home hosting in NZ & overseas. Noumea, Melbourne in 2022. Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Diane 027 249 9859

Tauranga Bird Club Show

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

Tauranga Farmers Market

At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Tues, Thurs, Sun; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Nev 07 575 5121

Check out this enjoyable & easily learned art form. Materials required are available to get you started. Ph 027 553 3042 Show & Sale on May 15th 1-5pm, May 16th 8:30am-1pm, Mt Sports Centre. Cash only for entry & sales.

7:45-12pm at Tauranga Primary School, 31 5th Ave. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the producers. Support local.

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Golf Croquet

Mah Jong Te Puke

All players welcome 12:45-4pm. New player lessons on Thursdays. Lyceum

Papamoa Lions Club Market

Psychic Cafe Spiritual Event

Greerton Community Hall. Bay’s top Psychics, Healers, Spiritualists & more. Doors open 6:40pm, starts 7pm. $10 at the door, then everything free. www.psychiccafe.nz

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

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

Bethlehem Indoor Bowls

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

BOP Tree Society

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

Friends Of The Library

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

Harmony-A-Plenty Barbershop Singers

Do you like singing? Come & have fun with us. We’ll teach you barbershop. Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd. 7pm. Incls supper. Ph Errol 07 543 4138

Indoor Bowls

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

Indoor Bowls

Matua Primary School Hall (Clivedene St entrance) 7:15pm. New members welcome. Come along & give bowls a go. See you there or ph Karen 576 0443

Kids Pottery Course

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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

Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisttava Way. 10-11:30am followed by shared lunch. 25 Junction Rd, Te Puna. Everyone welcome! Find us at https:// www.facebook.com/tashichoepel.lin

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

Monday 17 May

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

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Queen: A Kinda Magic

Fitness For Over 50s

An A-Z of Clubs, courses & classes happening now. Find an activity, join & do it! All ages. www.letslearn.co.nz or ph 07 544 9557

Tibetan Buddhist Teachings

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

Mt RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Ph Werner 027 721 9499

Soul Food For You

1-4pm, Te Puke Citz Club & RSA. All welcome. Ph Gayle 07 573 8255

Pickleball

Chess At Mount Maunganui

8wks, 3:30pm-5:30pm. Bethlehem Pottery Club, ages 6-14, max 8kids. For more BPC.kidsclasses@gmail.com or ph Juliet 021 271 1433

TePuke Country Music Club

10am-12 for parents/caregivers & 0-2yr olds. Upstairs, Bethlehem Birthing Ctr, 1 Te Paeroa Rd. Hosted by Project Generate. Ph 07 549 4522

Celebrating the legacy of Queen & Freddie Mercury. A night of non-stop rock anthems! Tonight & Tuesday 8pm. Go to www.baycourt.co.nz for tickets

AGM 2pm, 31114 Ohauiti Rd. Ph 021 100 7081

Sundays & Thursdays 1-3:30pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr, Papamoa, sailing “Electron” radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Relax, unwind, reflect, refresh, enjoy. Share in a selection of sacred & inspirational writings & music. Held last Sunday of month. All welcome. Ph 543 0434

Parents Support Group

Mt RSA Indoor Bowls

Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club

Omokoroa Settlers Hall 1pm for 1:30pm start. All welcome. Equipment provided. Smooth soled shoes/slippers please. ph Anne 548 1636

Rebus Otumoetai

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

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

Tai Chi Beginner Classes

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

Tauranga Creative Fibre

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

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

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

Tauranga Scottish Country Dancing

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

Tauranga Vision Friendship Club

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

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.

Tuesday 18 May 500 For 50s+

Come join us for fun afternoon, Senior Citizens Hall, 342 Maunganui Rd. New members welcome. 12:15. Prizes & afternoon tea. Ph Sue 021 043 9170

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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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

Bayfair Pétanque Club

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

Coffee Meetup Nuenergy Healing

Take a look at the natural rhythm of life & how it affects you. 10am at Q Cafe, 88 Coast Boulevard, Papamoa.

Conversation Cafe

10-11:45am, Dee St Presbyterian Church hall. Varied program, morning tea. Aimed at seniors. All welcome. $5 pp or $5 couple. Make new friends. Ph 544 0951

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

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

Katikati Parents Group

10-11am. Welcoming all parents, caregivers and 0-2 year olds. Plunket Rooms, 14 Jocelyn St, Katikati. Hosted by Project Generate. Ph 07 549 4522

Mount Morning Badminton

9:30-12, Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5/day. Ph Maxeen 575 016

Olympic Style Target Shooting

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

Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club

Omokoroa Settlers Hall, 6:30pm for 7pm start. All welcome. All equipment provided. Smooth soled shoes/slippers please. Ph Anne 548 1636

Oriana Singers Community Choir

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

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. 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. Ph 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 60+ Continuing Education Sam Fellows, Tauranga

District Council. The new curbside recycling system. 10am Otumoetai Baptist Church, 241 Otumoetai Rd. $5 entry

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Model Railway Club

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

Tauranga Orchid Society

Solving problems with plants and getting your orchids ready for winter. All welcome. 7pm, Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave, Tauranga. Ph 577 6676

Tga Patchwork & Quilters

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

Wise & Wonderful

Shared afternoon tea, entertainment, card games, bingo, quizzes, guest speakers. Companionship. 1:303:30pm at Katikati Community Ctr, 45 Beach Rd, Katikati. Ph 549 0399

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

Wednesday 19 May 10 Pin Bowling

Bay Prime Timers, 1pm at 10 Pin Tauranga, 135 13th Ave. Play for fun, but keep the score, very occasionally competitive. Ph Les 027 605 8947

500 Cards

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

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at 10am, end of Sterlng Gate Dr, Beaumaris roundabout

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Cards

Cribbage 12:45 at RSA Greerton. Friendly club. New members very welcome. Ph Jill 021 160 6143

Chatting In Spanish

Chat & mingle in Spanish. First Wed in Tauranga CBD 4:30-6:30. Email CharlarTauranga@gmail.com

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 Club night 7:30pm

Healing Rooms New Venue

Experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Central Baptist Lounge. 640 Cameron Rd. 1-3pm. All welcome. No charge. www.healingrooms.co.nz 021 213 8875

Indoor Bowls 50s+

Looking for fun & exercise, join us at 12:45, Senior Citizens Hall 342 Maunganui Rd. Afternoon tea & prizes. Ph Cyril 022 639 2585

Kaimai Ramblers Tramping Group

Rotorua: Paradise Valley Rd up track to Ngongotaha Summit & return. Grade Easy/Mod S/C. Kevin 021 0200 6306

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Mauao Dead Poets Society

Walk up together & share a poem on the summit. Wed mornings. Email MauaoSummit@gmail.com

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

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 MidWeek Tramping Grp

Strawberry Trees (Paeroa). Grade moderate. Garth 027 264 8615, George 021 127 5018

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

Maramatanga Park, Tangitu Rd, 6pm. New members welcome. Enjoy tennis at our fun, friendly club. Ph 021 506 855

Trees In McLaren Falls

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

Thursday 20 May 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

Serenata Singers

If you love to sing we’d love you to join us. 10-11:30am Methodist Church Hall, 2 Oroua St, Te Puke. Ph Anne 572 3130

Square Dancing Learner Classes

Want to keep great balance, strength & co-ordination? Join our learners class at St Enoch’s Church Hall, 7:30pm. Ph Warwick 577 1100

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

Enjoy dancing with a friendly group. All dancers tuition/revision/dancing 7-9:30pm, Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave. $4 entry incls supper. Dawn 579 3040

Tauranga Scottish Country Dancing

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

Friday 21 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/

Death Cafe

1:30-3pm. Free. Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Rd, Katikati. Share feelings & experiences of death & dying. Afternoon tea provided.

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. New members very welcome. Names in by 7:15pm. Ph Keith 577 1116

Healing Optimal EFT

Learn how to heal your mind & body using the Unseen Therapist within you. Free e-booklet describes this proven process. https://www.emofree.com/unseen-therapist Text 0210 274 2502

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

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

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Abortion Recovery

Confidential private course, Living In Colour, with two post abortive facilitators. For more info please ph Barbara 027 578 7458

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

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

JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) Sat 15th Raw Deal 7:30pm – 10:30pm Sun 16th Play Misty 3pm – 6pm MT RSA Fri 14th Gerry Lee 7pm – 10:30pm Sat 15th Karaoke 7pm – 10:30pm Sun 16th Tim Armstrong 4pm – 7:30pm THE PHOENIX Sun 16th The Anzacs 3pm – 6pm TOTARA STREET Fri 14th Bou, 8pm, R18, $39

THE JAM FACTORY Sat 15th Miles Calder 7pm – 9:30pm, $25 Sun 16th Merk 7pm – 9:30pm, $25 THE BARREL ROOM Sat 15th Take Two 7pm – 10pm CORNERSTONE PUB Fri 14th Black & Gold from 10pm Sat 15th Big Bang Theory from 10:30pm

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

Forest & Bird

Tauranga Branch, walk around Mt & Mt Drury. Meet Kulim Park 8:45am Leader: Carole Ph 576 5698

French Connexion

For lovers of all things French & for all French speaking levels. All welcome at La Mexica every 2nd Thursday 4:30-6:30. Email Chantal, chantal.daveTB@gmail.com

Katikati Bowling Club

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

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.

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