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21 May 2021, Issue 1060

Bikes and bowties It’s time to don dapper tweeds and bow ties and ride in the 2021 Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride this Sunday. It’s a decade since the global ride was first held and this is the seventh year it’s been held in Tauranga.

Co-organisers Darren Leggatt, pictured, and Damian Fleming are expecting more than 200 motorcyclists, both gentlemen and ladies, to bring their motorcycles and help raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer, men’s mental health

and suicide prevention. Anyone who has a motorcycle and wants to join in is welcome to book a spot online at: www.gentlemansride.com Read the rest of the story on page 4. Photo: John Borren.

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For months after that, if there was a choice between smiling at customers or chopping the grotty bits off the lettuces, I’d be out the back with a machete. The weary smile lines of my workmates And I was fully intending to do that got to me eventually. until getting distracted by a story on about Countdown’s new BOP Times In the end, I like to think I pulled my The WeekendSunLive Sun Combined Circulation weight and contributed to the team effort leave policy. 69,062 circulation of NZME 10,162 circulation with a pastel shirt, beige chinos and an The supermarket chain allows its employees to take up to a month off work uncanny ability to hold eye contact way longer than a normal person. while they are Combined going through the process BOP Times, Katikati Advertiser Even to this day I can win most staring of affirming their gender. and Te Puke Times circulation is p: 07 578 0030 contests simply by introducing that smile Two weeks paid and two weeks unpaid. than HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz and I’m betting that goal kicker for the Now I’m not less going to go wading Chiefs probably did the same course. clumsily into issues of gender when I have so little expertise in HOME the area. My main experience with identity stemmed from being forced to wear red stockings as a child. These went with a suit of feathers and webbed feet as part of a primary school production. For years I thought I was a duck until my mother told me I was actually meant to be a chicken. The moral of that story being that if you feel like a duck and know you’re a duck then be a duck. Don’t be a chicken.

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What actually piqued my interest was the flood of memories this brought back from my own time working for Countdown – albeit called Woolworths – in Bayfair when I was a teenager. They had some bold ideas then as well. In those days all you needed was tidy clothes, a name badge and a happy disposition. To help with my disposition I was drafted into the ‘Share a Smile’ in-house training course. One of the exercises involved smiling and making eye contact with a colleague for a full two minutes non-stop. It was pretty powerful stuff and a bit traumatising.

Keep on trucking

While we are busy looking at things from another’s perspective, Tauranga’s cyclists are being offered the chance to experience the road from a ‘truck’s eye view’. It is being organised by two organisations with names that sound like Government instructions; Share the Road and Travel Safe. Just how many cyclists turn up to find out how insignificant and easily maimed they are will be interesting to see. It’s at the Tauranga Bridge Marina carpark on Tuesday (6.30am-10am and again from 4pm-6.30pm). I’m not sure when the return leg of the course is – when the truck drivers are placed on bikes and gleeful cyclists zoom

past them an arm’s length away in a truck laden with 50 tonnes of steel pipes.

Handing out the gongs

And finally, you’ll be pleased to know that The Weekend Sun staff have once again received some top honours at the annual Community Newspaper Awards. Alisha Evans won the Best Junior Journalist category. And here’s what the judges said: “Alisha produced a portfolio of stories from a wide range of areas and presented engaging copy. Her stories about a man with a long moustache and a cat which stole from neighbouring homes were very well presented. “Her piece on a veteran DJ retiring was excellent. She is on a learning curve, and I hope she continues to use her skills to present strong news copy.” And the runner up was our very own MacKenzie Dyer who, amongst other things, is the editor of Sun Media’s rural publication Coast and Country. John Borren was second in the Best Photographer category. Judges comments: “John’s skilful use of lighting and composition creates some stunning images. He is a true master of turning the ordinary into the visually interesting. His comprehensive portfolio clearly demonstrates his ability to think outside the square and create works of art as well as excellent illustrations of the event being covered.” Life + Style – delivered fortnightly with the Weekend Sun – won best front page magazine. So, enjoy today’s edition and get out there this weekend and try something new in our fabulous part of the world. Don’t be a chicken! daniel@thesun.co.nz

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SH2 median barrier not welcome Road safety campaigner Andrew Hollis at the site of a proposed roundabout at the SH2 Esdaile Road intersection. Photo: John Borren.

Locals are calling a proposed median barrier on State Highway 2 between Katikati and Pahoia a ‘waste of time’ that will add extra kilometres to their daily commute. Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency is proposing a 14.2km median barrier between Tetley Road and Esdaile Road that will be mainly unbroken with five or six roundabouts along the highway as ‘safe turnaround areas’. Road safety campaigner Andy Earl runs the Katikati Area Road Info Facebook page. He ran a poll asking if a continuous median barrier was necessary and 98 per cent of about 150 respondents said no. He says people raised concerns about NZTA’s proposed roading agenda where there is no right turn. Andy explains that with a median barrier in place people needing to turn right will have to drive up to 5kms extra to get to a roundabout and turn around. NZTA regional manager infrastructure delivery Jo Wilton says the single lane roundabouts will be sized to accommodate two categories of large truck and are considered the safest option for turning. The placement and number of the proposed roundabouts is yet to be determined apart from one at the intersection of SH2 and Tetley road and another at the Pahoia Road intersection, she says. Andy claims traffic volume is going to double in

the next 11 years and safety is important but NZTA is taking no notice of the potential growth. He raises concerns that with all the local produce trucks, tractors towing trailers, sprayers or huge machinery using the road with a median barrier ‘pulling over to let commuters past, is going to be a memory’. Andrew Hollis, who is part of the Fix the Bloody Road action group, says the median barrier is a ‘band-aid fix’ that will upset truck drivers. He claims the roundabouts will create an enormous amount of stop-go for trucks and says the road needs to be properly upgraded. The proposed barrier is part of the NZTA’s Waihi to Omokoroa project aimed at making this section of SH2 safer for all vehicles, including high productivity motor vehicles, says Jo. “The primary reason for the safety improvement works and consultation on a median barrier is to improve the safety of all who travel on this SH2 corridor. Waka Kotahi is focused on providing a safe, integrated land transport system that supports business.” She says there will be a number of local follow-up meetings to engage with businesses and the community as potential designs advance. There is no confirmed timeline for the proposed barrier and public consultation ends at midnight, Alisha Evans May 21.

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A truckies view

Tauranga’s cyclists are being offered the chance to experience the road from a truck’s eye view. The opportunity is part of a joint initiative between Share the Road and Travel Safe. Timed to accommodate cycling commuters, the 10 minute demonstrations will run continuously from 6.30am-10am and again from 4pm-6.30pm on Tuesday, May 25, at the Tauranga Bridge Marina carpark.

Foul play

Two BOP rugby players have been suspended after a horrendous weekend that saw eleven red cards issued in one weekend. In the first case, a ball carrier was struck in the face by a would be tackler with a swinging arm tackle, that saw the ball carrier rendered unconscious before he landed on the ground. The carded player has been suspended for 52 weeks. In the first case, a misconduct charge was brought against a senior player who verbally swore and abused a referee after the full time whistle. In that case, the player has been suspended for 34 weeks.

Pop culture madness

The Tauranga Armageddon Expo will bring its signature brand of pop culture madness to the Bay region this June. #BAYOFGEDDON 2021 will showcase the latest and greatest in gaming and technology with console, PC and virtual reality gaming areas for attendees to try out. In keeping with Covid-19 safety guidelines, all of the celebrity guests will be beamed in live via video – and three guests will even take part in a ‘virtual signing’. The Tauranga Armageddon Expo will be held over the weekend of June 12-13 from 9am-5pm both days.

Hammer assault

Tauranga Netball Centre will work with police if an investigation is launched regarding a violent altercation, allegedly involving a parent of a participating child. Three men are said to have been involved in a violent altercation last weekend, with one concerned parent stating a hammer was involved. The incident occurred in front of participating children shortly after 11am Saturday at the sports complex on the corner of Maunganui Road and Hull Road. In an email to members, Tauranga Netball Centre has apologised to anyone present who witnessed the alleged assault and labelled the behaviour “absolutely inappropriate”.

Darren Leggatt and Damian Fleming. Photo: John Borren.

Mighty steel steeds will be the mode of choice for around 100 local debonair and smartly dressed motorcyclists embarking on a motoring fundraiser on Sunday. Held globally, usually on the same day, thousands of finely-attired riders become part of impressive motorcades that celebrate the art of being dapper while also fundraising for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health. It’s a day to don monocles, silk vests, crisp shirts and tailored suits; tweak jaunty, trimmed moustaches; and ride a classic or vintage motorcycle expressing fine manners and a sense of fun. The Distinguished Gentleman’s

Ride was founded in Sydney, Australia by Mark Hawwa. Inspired by a photo of Mad Men’s Don Draper astride a classic bike and wearing his finest suit, Mark decided a themed ride would be a great way to combat the often-negative stereotype of men on motorcycles, while connecting niche motorcycle communities together. That first ride in 2012 brought together more than 2500 riders across 64 cities. Since then, the global event has grown annually across hundreds of cities, raising more than $27 million. Tauranga DGR organisers Damian Fleming from Bayride Motorcycles and Darren Leggatt say the Tauranga ride, which attracted around 50 riders in 2015, 70 riders in 2016, 140 in 2017, and more than 170

in 2018 is essentially about men’s mental health, suicide prevention and prostate cancer research. “The DGR has proven to be very popular in Tauranga,” says Damian. “The town is laid out in a way that makes an enjoyable and safe ride, considering we have left most of our safety riding gear at home. “Collectively, through DGR Tauranga, we have donated $66,500 to the Movember Foundation since 2015, an impressive figure for a bunch of motorcyclists wearing dapper on stylish motorcycles for just one day a year.” This is the tenth year the event has been held globally, and the seventh year it has been held locally. “This is a cause that we’re really passionate about, as so many of us men either refuse to speak up when we need help, or just don’t have the words to use,” says Darren. “A key message is that speaking up and asking for help is courageous, not weak. As motorbike riders, most of us are a bit rough around the edges, old school and solid, so if we can change habits of a lifetime and open up and talk about this stuff, then other men can too.” Traditionally, the ride takes place in September, and this is the first time it will be held in May, covering most of Tauranga and taking just over three hours to complete. Each participant is encouraged to raise funds by asking their friends, family and colleagues to donate via a personal fundraising page. There are stop offs planned along the way, at Mount Maunganui, Fraser Cove, Bethlehem and Tauranga Historic Village, providing a unique opportunity for the public to come and see the motorcycles on display. “As a local business owner, it is humbling to be able to help put something back into the motorcycle community and the DGR is very fitting. It is a calendar highlight for so many participants, a really cool and fun day where we talk about real issues, show our strong male and sensitive side, show-off our bikes and raise money for a good cause,” says Damian. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride will be held on Sunday, May 23. To enter, riders can register at: www.gentlemansride.com Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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Nic Sorrenson’s award winning moustache helped Sun Media staff win CNA awards. Photo: John Borren.

best photographer section. Locally owned and operated “John’s skilful use of lighting and composition news publisher Sun Media has won awards creates some stunning images,” says judge in three categories at this year’s New Zealand Ross Brown. Community Newspaper Association Awards. “He is a true master of turning the ordinary

into the visually interesting. His comprehensive portfolio clearly demonstrates his ability to think outside the square and create works of art as well as excellent illustrations of the event being covered.” Sun Media’s Life + Style magazine won the best front page in the magazine category. “The covers were exceptional and really caught the eye,” says judges Tony Edwards and Shelley Wheeler. “The Red Lounge Sessions cover was beautifully designed and shot. The cover felt like a true representation of the magazine’s content.” Sun Media directors Claire and Brian Rogers say they're “extremely proud” of their team and the wins. "We'd like to thank our staff, and of course our readers, without whom we wouldn't be where we are." Sun Media is now in its 21st year and is continuing to grow. Not only does it own and operate a handful of print publications, including The Weekend Sun, it now runs Rotorua Now – a digital website aimed for the Rotorua community.

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Leo is a gorgeous boy who just loves life! He is a four month old, medium to large cross breed pup. He’s an all-rounder who loves pats, playtime and enjoys his walks and he can’t wait to find his new family! He has begun to learn a few basic commands and is very sweet and eager to please. He has spent a long time with his foster family getting socialised and has had a lot of contact with children too. If you would like more information, please give the Tauranga centre a call on: 07 578 0245 - reference number: 493296.

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approximately 40 minutes after being called,” says Tauranga City water services manager Peter Bahrs. “It took a bit longer than usual to shut the main down and access the break for repair due to complex health and safety as well as traffic management considerations. “The repair undertaken on Friday night is a temporary fix. “We are doing additional assessments of the condition of the main and will be undertaking some hydraulic modelling to determine next steps.” Daniel watched as the initial inspection was completed but headed off to bed once the contractors started closing down the flow of water. “On Saturday morning, the water was back on at my house. I went and had a look at what they had done – it’s a temporary repair. “They fitted a large clamp over the burst area. “That’s when I noticed the erosion under the bridge and how rusty the pipe is on the outside.” He became concerned about the interior state of the pipe, when maintenance had last been done, if his water was safe to drink, if his health was at risk, and what the rest of the city’s infrastructure is like. Peter Bahrs confirms that the water is safe to drink. “The pipe was visually inspected and photographed last year,” says Peter. “In general, water mains that are on pipe bridges are inspected on a yearly basis and the general condition is recorded for any remediation required. “Council visited the site on Monday, May 10, and there is no concern about erosion.”

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BOP farmers earn national recognition

Westpac Business Awards 2020.

Two Bay of Plenty Farmers have been named among the country’s best farming talent at the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards. Matata farmer Hayden Goodall is the runner up Dairy Manager of the Year, and Pongakawa farmer Dayna Rowe is the runner up Dairy Trainee of the Year. The pair also picked up several merit awards at the national competition – Hayden took home the DairyNZ

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Let’s get together and love local Tauranga Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Awards is back for 2021, with a new name and a refreshed approach to the organisation’s flagship event. Once titled the Westpac Tauranga Business Awards, the event has been renamed to the Tauranga Business Awards, following the departure of the event’s principal sponsor. CEO Matt Cowley says while the team were sad to see Westpac go after such a longstanding relationship, their departure provided an opportunity to reconnect the event with the Chamber’s values and align with its purpose: ‘to support and champion people in business’. “For 20-plus years, the Chamber has proudly organised and hosted the Business Awards, to provide a platform through which we can connect, enable and champion our business community at all stages of their journey. “The fundamental reasons behind why we hold this event haven’t changed, but a change in our sponsorship allowed for us to strengthen the connection between our organisational values and our event.” Matt would like to take this opportunity to thank Westpac for being a committed, long-term supporter of the Chamber. “We value our strategic partnerships and have enjoyed the relationship we have shared with Westpac for more than two decades. We look forward to continuing to work with them as a member of the Chamber.” The Tauranga Business Awards 2021 launched on

Tuesday, May 18, via a virtual video event. The video, fronted by local businessman and journalist Sam Ackerman, showcased various locations in the Bay as part of the event’s Love Local theme, and included interviews with Business of the Year 2020 award, Jennifer Boggiss from Heilala Vanilla, and 2020 Head Facilitator, Sven Parnell from KPMG. The virtual video launch also gave viewers a preview of the award’s night itself, which is being held across three showrooms at Farmer Autovillage. Event organiser Anne Pankhurst says planning is already well underway for the big night and is set to be like nothing the Bay business community has ever seen before. “Last year, in the wake of Covid-19, we broke with tradition and decided to forgo the gala dinner in favour of a smaller, more intimate cocktail event at Trinity Wharf. “Following feedback from this event, we’re taking the best parts of the cocktail night and combining it with previous elements from our gala dinners. “It’s shaping up to be a one-of-a-kind event and we’re thankful to our event sponsor Farmer Autovillage for enabling us to get creative in their business.” Nominations are now open for the awards, ahead of the formal entry process beginning on June 14 through to September 24. Anyone can nominate a deserving local business – the Chamber will confidentially get in touch with that business on behalf of the nominator and work with them to start the entry process. If you wish to nominate a business or organisation, please contact Anne on: anne@tauranga.org.nz

More sick leave on the way for employees

Employees’ sick leave entitlement is set to increase from five days to 10. An amendment to the Holidays Bill has been passed meaning the minimum requirement for employees is now 10 days. Workplace Relations and Safety

Minister Michael Wood says businesses benefit from a healthy, well rested and more productive workforce. “Having a minimum of 10 days sick leave will help more people stay at home, support working parents, and stop bugs

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Fine art in downtown Tauranga Jenny Coker’s first solo exhibition at The Art Lounge in Willow St opened on Friday, with many enjoying the opportunity to be first to view Jenny’s collection of work titled Petals & Pods.

Jenny is a multi-talented Tauranga artist who has lived and painted here for more than 30 years. Her creative journey began as a teenager with fashion and portrait drawings but found that development of her skill and artistic potential was curtailed as the

Jenny Coker with some of the works from her exhibition at The Art Lounge. Jenny Coker Petals & Pods solo exhibition is on until June 17.

responsibilities of home and family dominated her time and attention. In 1989 she seized the opportunity to resume her creative journey, when alongside her career as a freelance architectural illustrator, she steadily developed her artistic voice. Engaging in several workshops with top watercolour artists gave her foundation knowledge for translating her love of gardens and florals into works of art. She tested a range of mediums, eventually settling into a natural rhythm with botanical watercolours which most captured her interest. In 2000, Jenny established her own studio, with open studio events, occasional exhibitions, and regular participation in the local Garden and Art Fest. She also provided in-house workshops and on occasion took them south to Christchurch for southern participants and to Australia with workshops in Noosa. In time Jenny discovered oils, with the Flemish style piquing her interest with its technical challenges and fine luminescent finishes and through a variety of avenues and opportunities her interest flourished and a refined degree of skill developed. “It is obvious to many that I have a strong bias toward watercolour botanical art which reveals my contemporary style but I also continue to indulge my passion for Flemish-style still life showcasing the beauty of finely painted transparent oils,” says Jenny. Jenny’s personal development continued with her study and participation at the Florence Academy of Art in 2017. In 2017 a magnificent showing of Jenny’s flag irises inspired her to produce the Eros Collection, an eventual 25 piece body of work featuring large scale watercolour iris. She named the collection after the Greek god of love and passion, the iris is purported to be the rainbow

flower and one of the flowers amassed in Elysian Fields where the souls of women rested. “What has also become apparent is that my style easily embraces both traditional and classical realism and occasional contemporary twists, I’m sometimes surprised by the breadth of my abilities developed and honed over decades,” says Jenny. Her watercolour work has met with an eager audience in Melbourne, morphing into contemporary Australian flora. Her work now resides in California and Texas in the USA and in Victoria, Australia in addition to the homes and premises of her New Zealand clientele. Portraits, still life and botanical subjects appeal to Jenny with regular requests for commission work, however, she is selective, and her loyalty to the galleries representing her is important and a priority. “I rather like the idea of furthering the cause of classical painting styles against the tide of contemporary expressions, however, I am beginning to appreciate the richness that both contribute to great works and I’m putting effort into bringing aspects of both onto my canvases,” says Jenny. “I have discovered that inspiration is constant but rarely static, that passion and instinct carry me into new works and new projects but enthusiasm must be carefully kept in balance with intentionality and taking the time required to achieve excellence.” Jenny is represented in New Zealand by The Art Lounge NZ and in Australia by Manyung Gallery Group. Her exquisite floral art collection is a ‘must see’ and the exhibition is running at The Art Lounge NZ gallery until June 17. The Fine Art Gallery at 117 Willow St, Tauranga, is open from 11am-4pm Tuesday to Saturday and is closed on Sundays and Mondays.

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Rocking back to school

Rose Mould, 18, plays Rosalie Mullins, Sydney Doake, 17, plays Summer Hathaway, and Devan Esteyn, 16 , plays Dewey Finn, and they’ll will be rocking out in Otumoetai College’s production ‘School of Rock’. Photo: John Borren.

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If you’ve ever thought about ‘sticking it to the man’ but don’t have the courage, you can experience it through live theatre. Otumoetai College are bringing the musical ‘School of Rock’ to Tauranga next week. The musical has been adapted from the movie of the same name and student Devan Esteyn is playing Dewey Finn, a struggling musician who impersonates a teacher and has an issue with authority. It’s Devan’s first major production but the 16-year-old is pretty prepared for his leading role as he sings and plays guitar in his band and will be playing live on stage. “I've kind of been thrown into the deep end, but it's been really fun. It's been a really cool experience.” Rose Mould, who plays uptight principal Rosalie Mullins, says spending time with the cast is the best part of the production. “This is probably the closest cast I've ever been in.” At 18, Rose has a few shows under her belt. Fellow cast member Sydney Doake adds they hang out after rehearsals and head to Devan’s gigs. Getting on well with each is important for the 49 cast members, seeing they’ve spent three months rehearsing and had scripts to learn over the summer holidays. There’s another 70 students involved in the band or behind the scenes. Sydney plays the high achieving student Summer Hathaway and says although the musical is pretty similar to the movie you get to know the

characters more and see their home life. Rose says the show is for everyone; kids will enjoy it and parents will enjoy the classic rock element. It showcases 12 original songs and three from the movie, including ‘Stick it to the Man’. The band will play the music live for the show. Sydney laughs that kids will take the song ‘Stick to the Man’ to their parents. Teacher and director Petrina Chisholm says if people love the movie they will love the musical and it’s a fun and entertaining show. She says they try to get as many students involved as possible in their biannual productions. “It's an opportunity for them to experience what it's like in a real theatre, to put on a production because a lot of them don’t get that opportunity otherwise.” Around 50 of the students also got a behind the scenes look at the New Zealand tour of Jersey Boys. Former Otumoetai College student Matt Cranleigh is playing Bob Gaudio in the show and he organised a Q and A with the cast after the students had seen the performance. Rose says the best advice they were given is to create friendships with the cast because it reflects on stage. You can see the bond the three teens have formed as they laugh and joke with each about their roles and ham it up for the camera. Otumoetai College’s performance is at Bay Court Performing Arts Centre from May 25 Alisha Evans to 29.

Almost of household waste sent to landfill is food scraps. From July, every household in Tauranga will be able to compost instead.

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Trail run with a foodie twist

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If you’re a trail runner, walker, or just someone who loves to get outdoors and explore, the Generation Homes Fern Creek Trail event at TECT Park on Saturday will be an outdoor adventure you won’t want to miss. Throw in some Zespri SunGold and Green Kiwifruit, delectable chocolate from Mount Maunganui chocolatier Solomons Gold, and a free Kiwi-themed barbecue at the finish line and you’ve got the perfect outing for the whole family. The event is part of the Aramex Kiwi Walk Run Series, a brand-new trail walk and run event held over seven locations throughout New Zealand. The Fern Creek Trail in Tauranga is the final leg of the series and is being held in partnership with Tapoi Te Moananui a Toi | Tourism Bay of Plenty and the Tauranga City Council. TECT Park is 1650 hectares of all-terrain playground including tracks for walking, mountain biking, equestrian and family focussed motorcycle tracks. There is also a specific offleash dog exercise area. User group facilities include a variety of club shooting ranges, motorsports including a club motocross track and model aircraft flying fields. The Adrenalin Forest highwire adventure course is also a popular tourist attraction within the park. Tapoi Te Moananui a Toi | Tourism Bay of Plenty acting tumuaki chief executive Oscar Nathan says he is looking forward to this exciting new event, which will showcase the beauty and versatility of TECT Park along with some of the Bay’s best foodie products. “It will be great to see people getting out

into our spectacular natural environment and enjoying not only the scenery, but the fresh flavours that come from our place along the way,” says Oscar. Participants can choose from a 4.5km or 9km course located between Buffalo Girl, Uno and Keruru trails, and can either walk or run. The foodie pit stops along the trail and barbecue at the finish line provide a celebration of the best we have to offer says Oscar. “This event typifies how we can make the most of our wonderful natural environment and the food that our land produces here in the Bay.” It’s hoped the event will become a fixture in the annual calendar to attract locals and visitors, foodies and outdoor lovers alike. The event is also a fundraiser for those who want to support the Mental Health Foundation while exploring their back yard. For more information about the event and to register, visit: www.kiwiwalkrun.co.nz The Aramex Kiwi Walk Run Series will be held on Saturday, May 22 at TECT Park. Check in is from 8.30am-9.45am, and the action kicks off at 10am. Solomons Gold chocolate can be sampled along the way.

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Now for the future Every three years we create a long-term plan for investing in our city over the coming decade. We want to hear your views on our proposals and how you think we should pay for them. Have your say on our Long-term Plan 2021-31 at www.nowforthefuture.govt.nz

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

Alternatively, pick up a copy of our consultation document at city libraries or our 91 Willow St service centre. Consultation closes 5pm, June 7.

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

How will this affect my rates? For residential ratepayers, the average rates increase in 2022 will be about $1 a day or between $4.90 and $9 per week. For commercial ratepayers, the average rates increase in 2022 will be between $16 and $65 per week. View the estimated rates for your property by using the rates calculator at www.nowforthefuture.co.nz

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Summerhill Skedaddle popular The recent Summerhill Skedaddle brought more people to the Papamoa Hills than ever before, says Summerhill farm owner David Blackely. About 500 people attended the free trail running event on May 16, where competitors see how many laps they can complete in six hours. Competitors completed a total of 5350km, making it the Skedaddle’s biggest year yet. To add to the bustle, 30 youth

and a few of their teachers were at Summerhill for the Summerhill A1 Academy Leadership course. David and Cloie Blackley unconditionally gifted 126ha of Summerhill farm to a charitable trust in 2014, allowing it to become a recreational hotspot for walkers, runners and BMX riders. “The carparks were more packed than I’ve never seen them before,” says David. “It was great to see so much of the community enjoy their time here, especially the young people.”

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"Covid-19 exacerbated social support and wellbeing issues existing in communities. During the Covid recovery phase, supporting people in need is still extremely necessary and relevant,” says Wise Group project lead Erana Severne. "It's completely free for any person needing help to use, and for community providers to use, and it makes the complex easy. “Our motivation when designing it was to make getting help as easy as ordering a pizza." Wise Group recently received $49,036 in funding through the Covid-19 WBOP Recovery Fund, established by local funders TECT, Acorn Foundation, BayTrust and Tauranga City Council, to bring the service to the Western Bay of Plenty. "It's fantastic that local funders in the Western Bay collaborated to provide a simple, one-stop funding portal for new initiatives like ours that work to address the challenges arising from Covid19,” says Erana. "While the Recovery Fund has now closed, we are pleased it has been able to support a wide range of collaborative and innovative programmes and helped community groups dealing with income shortfall or increase in demand,” says TECT general manager Wayne Werder. "Wise Group's 'Here to help u' tool is one such worthy recipient of the funding. “It will provide real value in our local community, getting the right support to the right people in a way that is simple for everyone to access."

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An influx of newcomers to the Bay of Plenty bring good news for local charities struggling to recruit and retain volunteers says Volunteering Bay of Plenty CEO, Vanessa Lister. Volunteering Bay of Plenty, the region’s peak body for the volunteering sector has this week launched a new volunteer management platform, Be Collective, to harness the goodwill of our region’s newest arrivals and direct it where it is most needed. “There are a lot of new people to town – and many of them are working remotely, not necessarily having immediate opportunities to connect to community,” Vanessa says. “By partnering with Be Collective we are starting a deliberate outreach programme to meet and greet newcomers, to inspire the next generation of young volunteers and to better recognise and reward our region’s most loyal volunteers.” Anyone in the Bay can list or look up volunteer opportunities or roles at the Volunteering Bay of Plenty website. Be Collective New Zealand director Chris Hooper, whose team is already working with organisations who engage Volunteers in Rotorua,

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Nelson and Wairarapa, says Be Collective smartens up community organising, bringing volunteering into the digital age. “We see ourselves as a community organisation with a technology solution,” Chris says. “As a society we’ve never been more digitally connected but people continue to feel isolated. “Be Collective is here to turn that around. “By making it easier to connect to reallife opportunities online we ensure charities, corporates and individuals are empowered to collectively tackle persistent problems in the sector like burnout and a dwindling pool of volunteers.” Vanessa says Be Collective is the key to getting a new generation of volunteers, as well as remote workers, engaged in community. “Be Collective connects with people where they are. It makes it easier to give small amounts of time, and most importantly gives back to those volunteers who turn up time and time again for the causes they care about. “Our volunteers favourite feature is the free Social CV which tallies up time spent and gives volunteers verified testimonials that can help with job applications. “We urge anyone with a pocket of time to jump online and look at the local opportunities listed for the Bay,” says Vanessa.

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What our Commissioners can do about our CBD

In my last column I gave my view on our unelected Council. After talking housing and transport where I don’t believe our new Commissioners can do much other than help me put pressure on Labour, I said this time I’d touch on our dilapidated CBD and then the growth of anti-social behaviour and crime. These are areas where the Commissioners can lead and here I detail the CBD while my next column will tackle the fixes for bad behaviour. On the CBD, everyone agrees we need revitalisation. And help is on the way with the impressive Farmers build at Elizabeth Street as well as a few other private projects. That said, Council is a crucial piece in the puzzle. What can they do? At least two things. First, they should decide where the Council’s new buildings will be once and for all and make them happen. I’m told a number of private developers won’t do anything in the CBD until they’ve certainty on this. I understand good things are

happening in this space; let’s hope so and look for practical progress. Second, Council should lead discussions for the build of a CBD museum. They’ve the ear of Labour, and with others chipping in like Regional Council and TECT, this can happen now. It doesn’t need to be a palace. Other excellent regional museums and galleries have been built in the recent past for $20-30 million. One other point. After the parking lot debacle, where, before the Commissioners’ time Council oversaw the stuff up of a significant parking building, let’s not revert to doing nothing. More parking is essential if we want mums, dads and business folk coming into town rather than hitting the malls in the rest of Tauranga every time. Build them (correctly) and they’ll come.

Katikati Festival of Cultures back in business A celebration of all the unique cultures in the Bay of Plenty is getting a second chance. Although the Katikati Festival of Cultures will be on a smaller scale, don’t expect any less cultural colour or vibrancy. The street parade will no longer take place but vibrant cultural performances, food and craft stalls from more than 20 ethnicities will be centre stage. The biennial event will now take place on Saturday, June 26, at the Katikati War Memorial Hall and The Centre Patuki Manawa from 10am. The revised date comes after the

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Festival of Cultures committee was forced to cancel the event in March due to Covid-19 Alert Level 2 restrictions. Western Bay Mayor Garry Webber says it is important to host the festival and build on the success of the inaugural festival in 2019. “At council we’re committed to promoting a feeling of community and inclusion and celebrate all the unique cultures there are across the district.” Cultural groups wanting to perform or food stall holders who specialise in authentic traditional foods wanting to be a part of the festival can email: events@westernbay.govt.nz

The biggest news this week was Budget 2021 and there is plenty of good news for various sectors across the country including the Bay of Plenty. There will be more about the recovery budget this weekend and I’ll be attending events next week around the recovery budget 2021 to talk in more detail. This weekend my Parliamentary colleague, Minister Stuart Nash will join me for the official opening of the newly built Papamoa Surf Rescue Base. This initiative has been a long time in the making for the community and the team, led by project manager Jim Pearson. We will join in celebrating the opening of this purpose-built and much needed

community facility. Congratulations to the many partners who have worked collaboratively with local and central government to finally bring this brilliant life-saving hub to Papamoa. Recently there have been updates from Waka Kotahi on both the Takitimu North Link and the State Highway Two (SH2), Waihi to Tauranga corridor. Takitimu North

Link is the western Bay’s most significant roading project and the first part of the design and construct contract has just been awarded to Fulton Hogan and Heb Construction. Work is due to commence later this year. The Takitimu North Link project will support urban growth in the western Bay and is a key part of the region’s Connected Centres programme developed by the Urban Form and Transport Initiative.

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Together, let’s take back control of our city. Tauranga residents have come together to form a city-wide alliance to champion a better deal and more transparency for Tauranga City ratepayers. We are a group of concerned locals who have formed the Tauranga Ratepayers’ Alliance in response to the appointment of unelected commissioners in place of elected councillors. A strong voice for ratepayers is more important now than ever. The Commissioners have adopted Government’s unconstrained spending agenda for Tauranga that will be paid for by ratepayers, and it has become obvious over the last few months that a dedicated group is needed to take back control of our city. The Ratepayers’ Alliance will stand up against Tauranga City Council’s wasteful spending, poor financial management, and the unprecedented rates increase.

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Start date for Motiti Protection Area chosen Map of the three offshore reefs systems that will be protected under the Motiti Protection Area from 11 August.

A start date has been confirmed for the new Motiti Protection Area. From August 11, you can no longer anchor on, or take any marine life from, the three offshore reef systems making up the Motiti Protection Area. The Environment Court ruling which required the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to introduce the new Motiti Protection Area rules came about after a complex five-year legal case which spanned across multiple courts. The ruling looks to address the imbalance in marine indigenous biodiversity at the three offshore reef systems surrounding Motiti Island.

Council is not trying to keep recreational divers away. “The Motiti Protection Area rules, which the courts have instructed us to put in place, have been established under the Resource Management Act and state plants or animals cannot be damaged. The problem with anchoring is that both the anchor and chain are heavy. Dropping this equipment onto reefs within the marine protection area could potentially damage the vulnerable reef ecosystems that the rules have been

introduced to protect,” says Sarah. “Boaties are still able to anchor in the general area just not on the reefs themselves. There are also other alternatives to anchoring on the reefs, such as moorings or designating safe anchoring areas, and we are keen to work with groups or businesses to look at pathways for making this happen,” she says. For more information on the Motiti Protection Area or to access the GPS coordinates, visit: www.boprc.govt.nz/mpa

Bay of Plenty Regional Council general manager of regulatory services Sarah Omundsen says regardless of how it came about, it’s a good outcome for the environment. “The new rules will apply to everyone equally, including customary, recreational and commercial fishers, divers, those spearfishing, even if you’re catch and releasing. We recommend anyone who goes boating in this area becomes familiar with the extent of the protection areas on our website,” says Sarah. Sarah says she is aware the ‘no anchoring on the reefs’ part of the rule has generated some good discussion in the community and that Regional

Boating near Motiti Island? From 11 August you can no longer anchor on, or take any marine life from, the three reefs making up the Motiti Protection Area. This rāhui applies to all. Do your bit to protect our marine environment and taonga species.

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Parents picnic creates connections The inaugural Parents Picnic In The Park, aimed at connecting solo parents, brought together 300 people and helped create a sense of community. Organiser Lisa Cowan says the day was a huge success and there were so many happy families making wonderful memories. The Papamoa single mum started the It takes a Village Facebook group to bring single parents together with others in the area. The page grew so quickly she decided

to hold the picnic with the support of local businesses; more than 50 donated goods or services to the day. Plenty of gifts were given away to solo parents while children had egg and spoon and three legged races as well as played musical statues. Local musician Sam Fisher kept everyone entertained while they enjoyed a free sausage sizzle and ice-blocks. Lisa hopes the It takes a Village Facebook page and picnic will continue to help solo parents connect and not feel alone. The TECT Rescue Helicopter on an Opotiki mission.

The TECT Rescue Helicopter has averaged more than one life-saving mission a day during April. A total of 46 missions were completed during the month, including flights to an island, a gorge, and beachside towns from Athenree to Te Kaha. Locations in demand this month were Matakana Island with two flights out to the island, three to Waihi, four to Opotiki and one to Te Kaha. “Of these 46 missions, four motor vehicle accidents, two rural, 14 inter-hospital transfers, 11 medical and nine rescues were completed by the onboard crew over the month,” says a TECT Rescue Helicopter spokesperson. On Friday, April 2, the TECT Rescue Helicopter was called to Athenree Gorge, following a motor vehicle accident which left a 46-year-old father and his seven-year-old son injured. “Both patients required urgent transportation and were flown to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment.”

The onboard crew flew to Opotiki multiple times during April. On Thursday, April 15, the TECT Rescue Helicopter transported an eightyear-old boy with serious injuries from Opotiki to Tauranga Hospital after he was hit by a ute. He was accompanied on the flight by his mother. The helicopter and crew visited Opotiki again on April 21 for a patient suffering serious injuries and flew them to Waikato Hospital. On April 24, they returned to Opotiki for a male patient in his sixties who required urgent medical care. The patient was treated by the onboard crew before being flown to Tauranga Hospital. TECT Rescue Helicopter visited Waihi three times over April. The onboard crew were able to assess and provide medical care for several patients suffering medical events including strokes, cardiac events and seizures. “These missions were time-critical, made possible thanks to generous donations from the public.” To donate to the ongoing work of the TECT Rescue Helicopter, go to: www.rescue.org.nz

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Catch dance fever Tango, foxtrot, waltz or perhaps Cha Cha – there is something for everyone when Life Education Trust Western BOP presents Dancing for Life Education on Saturday, December 4.

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Mentor Rachel Hamilton and Smokefreerockquest solo/duo regional winner Mabel Affleck from Bethlehem College. Photo: Callum Berkett.

Blooming Bay of Plenty musical talent graced Bay Court Theatre last Sunday at the Smokefreerockquest regional heat. The top two placing solo/duo acts named at the event will progress to the event’s national final and the top 12 bands qualify for the Smokefreerockquest regional final on May 29. The top Bay of Plenty solo/duo acts are Mabel Affleck from Bethlehem College, who placed first, followed by Just Cate from Rotorua Lakes High School in second. Mabel Affleck, 17, says music is her outlet. “It’s good to let things out in a creative way,” says the Bethlehem College student. “I write almost every single day, it’s like a stress relief. I get to be creative at the same time as doing what I’m passionate about and what I love.” The top 12 bands to play off at the Bay of Plenty regional final are:

TABS, Rotorua Boys’ High School Tu Tae Te Akitu, Rotorua Boys’ High School Tuhoe Soldiers, TKKM o Huiarau CANVAS, Mt Maunganui College, Papamoa College O.C.D, Papamoa College Vegan Funk Machine Mt Maunganui College Slept In, Bethlehem College 1000 Volts, Papamoa College Their There, Mt Maunganui College On the road, Mt Maunganui College Big Angry, Otumoetai College Flex, Tauranga Boys College The Smokefree Tangata Beats Award went to Tu Tae Te Akitu from Rotorua Boys High School, who will now submit footage to be selected for the national finals in Auckland on September 17. The Bay of Plenty regional final will take place at Totara Street on May 29 at 7pm. Tickets are $10 for school students or $20 for adults from the venue or at the door. For more information, visit: www.smokefreerockquest.co.nz

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News from Bay of Plenty Regional Council May 2021

Start date for new Motiti Protection Area From 11 August you can no longer anchor on, or take any marine life from, the three reefs making up the Motiti Protection Area. These marine protection areas will give us a unique insight into the health of this marine environment and the taonga species they support. We recommend anyone who goes boating in this area becomes familiar with the extent of the protection areas - the detail is on our website www.boprc.govt.nz/mpa

Keep our beaches clean Our Bay of Plenty beaches are a source of pride and an awesome place for recreation. If you’re out fishing, do your bit to keep them free of fish offal and heads. No one wants to stand on or swim with these left overs and if you’re caught leaving them, penalties will apply.

Spotting of rare bird in the Bay There have been recent sightings of the nationally critical bittern at Spencer Ave Reserve in Maketū. The bittern have been seen enjoying the new and improved habitats of the lower Kaituna, now that the Kaituna rediverson project is complete. These birds are very rare - there are thought to be fewer than 1,000 of them in New Zealand.

Time is running out to get your applications in for this year’s round of Environmental Enhancement Funding We set up the fund to provide seed funding for community-based projects that improve the environment, raise environmental awareness and use the enthusiasm and skills of the community. For further information, please contact the Environmental Enhancement Fund Coordinator on eef@boprc.govt.nz phone 0800 884 880 or head to www.boprc.govt.nz/eef

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana works to ensure our region’s environment and its people thrive. Find out about the work we do at www.boprc.govt.nz

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22 The Weekend Sun welcomes letters from readers. Preference will be given to short letters (200 words maximum) supplied with full name and contact details.

Change the name Tommy Wilson's arrogance in wanting to change the name of Greerton is breath-taking. He doesn’t say why the name should be changed. Although he glorifies Maori having repelled the first assault by the British at Gate Pa I suspect he doesn’t like being reminded of the disastrous defeat that followed at Te Ranga. There is no historic evidence that supports his claim women and children were killed at either Gate Pa or Te Ranga. Is it a figment of Tommy’s imagination or a disingenuous attempt by him to blacken the reputations of Greer and Cameron? Tommy advocated ‘in depth’ consultation with Ngati Te Ranginui and Hapus. The views of Greerton residents and the wider Tauranga community are it seems to be of no consideration. These battles would not have happened if the Ngai Te Rangi chief Rawiri Puhirake had not challenged the British to a fight. He even built a road to his Pa so the British would not be too tired to fight when they arrived! He got his wish when he moved to Gate Pa. He died at Te Ranga. He is remembered by having Puhirake Crescent at The Lakes named after him. Should this be changed? Richard Prince, Welcome Bay.

Tommy Wilson responds:

It is never too late to right the wrongs of past ‘honourable’ leaders of our communities and country. Most recently there is Ron Brierly; who has had his knight hood stripped and there are calls to have the street named after him changed. And so, too, can the names of those who butchered innocent woman and children for no other reason than they wanted to live on their ancestral lands. Maori have given and shared everything they have and had from the time my Caucasian and French ancestors showed up here in the early 1800s, and still it wasn’t enough – so troops were sent to take the rest. Now we have inter-generational poverty inherited from what they had being taken by stealth. If you would like to rewrite history – go ahead. For me and my mokopuna, I will stick to what reputable historians on both sides of the cultural coin have written, and teach them this. May I humbly suggest to all readers to Google both Colonel Harper Greer and Henare Taratoa and then make up their own minds.

Linguistic view on Greerton thriving macrons Many media outlets have embraced the use of macrons on te reo Māori words, which I for one think is awesome to see. I hope to encourage people that, regardless of your personal views, the humble macron is not to be feared. A common belief is that it only elongates the vowel sound used in a Māori word, but in doing so, the macron can change the entire meaning of the word. One of the many examples is the word ‘kaka’. Without a macron, it means the stalk of a plant, fibre or dress, but kakā means inflamed and kākā is a large native parrot. It also pluralises some words – wahine means woman, whereas wāhine means women and tupuna means ancestor and tūpuna means ancestors. Using macrons doesn’t mean ‘big media’ are forcing their readers into anything, it just means they are committing to one of the most important fundamentals of being in this industry: accuracy. Christopher Douglas, Papamoa.

Two articles in the local press have caught my eye. 1. ‘Future Vision Vital for Omokoroa’ in which it was suggested that Western Bay Council HQ be moved to Omokoroa. I would say that the good folk of Te Puke and Matata would be less then pleased. The other item that was not mentioned was that Omokoroa has no college. Every day during school time hundreds of students driving SH2 to the various colleges but then that is not council’s problem. 2. ‘Greerton Name Change’. Having lived close to Greerton for eight years I have noted a number of attempts to devalue Greerton. The first attempt in my memory was by the City Council when I attended a very feisty meeting at the Village Hall with approximately 200 local ratepayers who told the mayor Stuart Crosby and roading manager Martin Parkes to leave Greerton alone so what happened? Then we had all the banks leave town. Greerton will again be part of the new Council Projecting proofing? Cameron Road stage two. I wonder what they have in store? Greerton then survived the invasion of beggers from Rotorua. A car load of six to three to Greerton and three to CBD but CBD is now a ghost town so they stopped coming. Compare Greerton on any day thriving with the dead CBD. So change Greeton’s name, no way, the good folk are very resilient and I am pleased to continue supporting them. Peter Turner, Pyes Pa.

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TSB’s nationwide hunt for ideas TSB is launching a nationwide hunt to find the next wave of innovative ideas from Kiwis which solve problems and help New Zealand communities thrive.

“You can apply for a grant of up to $30,000 to help bring your idea to fruition and together we can make positive change to build a stronger New Zealand.” One of last year’s $30,000 TSB Good Stuff grant winners is Dean Brown, an The bank’s annual $250,000 TSB Good intensive care paramedic who’s developed Stuff kickstarter fund was launched in an app ‘Triage-Plus’ to help save lives. 2020 to drive positive change in New The app which helps emergency Zealand and help the country recover services triage and track patients during from Covid-19. mass casualty events, was born out The programme’s first nine recipients of the paramedic’s learnings. Dean included an app which revolutionises was the first paramedic to enter the triaging of patients in complex the scene of the harrowing mosque mass casualty situations, a South TSB CEO Donna Cooper. shootings in 2019, and was on Auckland nutrition and cooking the frontlines during the 2011 Photo: supplied. programme aimed at fighting obesity, Canterbury earthquake. His grim and an empowering online tool to experiences exposed the challenges that exist in guide people supporting their loved ones with these fast-paced, multi-agency responses, so he was mental health. inspired to create Triage-Plus to give emergency “New Zealand has always been a country of services a more simple and effective solution. inspiring innovators who drive positive change, New Zealanders who think their idea could be now TSB’s here to give people with big ideas a perfect for a TSB Good Stuff grant need to submit helping hand for their ideas to take flight,” says a 60 second video pitch along with a written TSB CEO Donna Cooper. submission describing their idea, the problem it's “Innovative ideas make a real difference in our attempting to solve and the benefits it will bring. communities. If you’ve got an idea that will help Head to: www.tsb.co.nz/good-stuff-entry for improve the lives of New Zealanders and provide more information – applications are open until meaningful employment opportunities, then TSB Sunday, June 13. wants to hear from you.

Have new wrinkles appeared overnight?

It happens every year. Autumn arrives and clients come in and tell me that wrinkles have appeared on their face overnight that have never been there before. I explain to them that the lines were already there, that there is a reason they have suddenly become visible, and that yes, we can do something about it! During summer, the humidity in the air is high enough that skin remains hydrated and naturally plump. With the arrival of autumn, the temperature and the moisture content in the air suddenly drops. The skin cannot adjust immediately and becomes almost instantly dehydrated. To make things worse, we counteract the cold temperatures by cranking heat pumps and lighting fires, both of which have a drying effect on the skin. It is this combination of factors that makes fine lines and wrinkles suddenly visible.

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The solution is multi-faceted. Tackle dehydration by introducing the Janesce Skin-Soaking ritual morning and night, even if you use another skincare range. Janesce Glow packs contain everything you need for this simple hydration boost. Do this for 30 days and you'll notice a visible difference in the look and feel of your skin. In addition, add a richer quality moisturiser or facial oil to your winter skincare regime. Incorporate skincare products which use hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring compound, which attracts and seals moisture into the skin, plumping up fine lines and wrinkles. Janesce Perfecting Gel is a very hydrating HA product. Dermaviduals users can ask their therapist to add a HA Concentrate to their mixed moisturiser. Buy Janesce Glow Packs at: www.shop.jamele.co.nz

Giving thanks

“In all things give thanks,” 1 Thessalonians 5:18. I find this an interesting quote, saying ‘in’ all things give thanks… meaning that we give thanks no matter what, in order to bring about good in our lives. I experienced this in Europe… needing a visa to travel through France I was advised to wait until the afternoon and then went to the Consulate – it was just closing and I was told to come back the next day. Feeling annoyed I remembered to give thanks to God in all things, although I did it a little grudgingly. We contacted the Consulate the next day before travelling in again and were told: “Oh, today France has lifted the need for a visa for New Zealanders”.

Through research it has been discovered that gratitude boosts your immune system, lowers blood pressure, makes you feel more optimistic, decreases depression, improves your relationships and love life, and helps you cope with even the most lifethreatening crisis. So why wouldn’t you want to make gratitude a lifelong habit? What steps would help you develop more gratitude in your day to day life? If you would like to know more about relationship or narrative coaching phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on: 07 577 1200 / 021 258 2145, or visit my website: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz

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Early detection is crucial Macular degeneration is the largest cause of blindness in New Zealand. One in seven people over the age of 50 have it, and one in four over the age of 80. The macula is the central part of the retina at the back of the eye. The retina processes all vision and the macula allows you to read, recognise faces, drive and much more. Macular degeneration causes progressive macular damage and can lead to low or loss of vision. “It is crucial to go and see an optometrist as soon as you notice any vision changes,” says Macular Degeneration New Zealand ambassador Viv Jones. “I have it very advanced and I want to try and help people.” An Amsler grid can help detect whether you have indicators of macular degeneration and is a good test to do every few months, to keep your eye health in check. “Print one out and pop it on the fridge so you can see it and test yourself often,” says Viv. People are able to live with macular degeneration with the help of medication and technology, and can still lead a full life, says Viv.

“If you have low vision, find out what you can do to maintain your independence. “For example, a talking kitchen scale can keep you cooking and baking in the kitchen. “Also, don’t be afraid to ask for help when you’re out shopping. Most people are more than happy to read the price of an item for you.” She stresses the point of getting your eyes tested as soon as you notice any vision changes. “Early detection saves sight. “I’m passionate about this cause, I was lucky enough for my sight to be restored and I want to see that for others, too.” For more information, and to view or print an Amsler grid, visit: www.mdnz.org.nz or phone: 0800 622 582 and the team can post an Amsler grid to you. Macular Degeneration New Zealand ambassador Viv Jones.

Melanoma during winter Looking at data from our local pathology labs, there are fewer melanomas found and treated during winter months.

Macular Degeneration – the leading cause of loss of vision in New Zealand. Do you know what it is? Scan the QR code to take our quiz and find out if you are right. Just show the code to the camera on your smart phone and it will ask you if you wish to open the link. Or visit

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One can speculate that our skin is more covered during winter, making it more difficult to notice spots changing. In summer months skin is exposed more and direct sunlight may irritate cancers drawing one’s attention to these. This different time to detection could conceivably introduce a delay in diagnosing melanoma during winter. With more research we might be able to answer the many questions regarding this. One fact unlikely to ever change is: finding and treating a melanoma early is extremely important. It is the best way to ensure a good outcome and potential cure. So for all the people that had a bit too much sun in the past, all those with a family or personal history of skin cancer, those born with fair skin types or any other risk factors for skin cancer, please be vigilant and check yourselves for skin cancer. If you find a spot that concerns, please get a medical professional to check this for you.

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Living without varicose veins “I wish I’d done it sooner...” is overwhelmingly the most common thing Cosmetic & Vein’s Dr Anuya Deshpande hears from patients after she treats their varicose veins.

Because vascular disease is a gradually-worsening condition, sufferers ‘learn to live with’, the sight of their veins, and also other symptoms, including aching, itching, redness, restlessness and cramping in their legs. Men in particular often only seek help when their veins start keeping them awake at night, after years of selfconsciously avoiding shorts in the heat of Before and after treatment with summer. If any of Dr Anuya Deshpande. that sounds familiar,

an appointment for an initial consultation will give you a clear understanding of what’s going on underneath your skin. Using ultrasound and her 12 years’ experience in phlebology, Dr Anuya can rule out other possible causes of symptoms, and give you a clear understanding of how your legs can be treated, what it will cost, and whether your health insurance will cover treatment. Surgical methods of treating ‘incompetent’ varicose veins that our parents may have endured under general anaesthetic have been largely replaced by non-surgical methods that use thermal ablation and ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy under local anaesthetic with minimal scarring. Patients walk out of the clinic following treatment and can return to work the following day if they choose to. After years of ‘learning to live with’ veins, you can really ‘live without’ them. Call Cosmetic & Veins Clinic on 0800 DR ANUYA (0800 372 689) to make an appointment, or visit: www.cosmeticandveins.nz

Help for osteoarthritis: cartilage In theory, osteoarthritis is one of the simplest diseases. For years we thought that cartilage in our joints just wore away over time. We now know that OA is a complex disease where the processes that reduce cartilage are affected by genetics, past joint trauma and nutrition especially levels of important antioxidants.

Cartilage is different from other tissue types. It has no nerve or blood supply and it appears as lifeless tissue. Cartilage is actually dynamic tissue: a matrix of proteins (collagen and elastin), chondroitin sulphate, water and living cells called chondrocytes. Research shows that the health of chondrocytes is central to the development of OA. Each chondrocyte looks after a small patch of cartilage repairing damage by secreting new cartilage matrix where needed. The problem is when chondrocytes are damaged or die. This means that cell can no longer maintain cartilage. Eventually the cartilage thins leading to a painful bone on bone scenario. I use a two-pronged approach to supporting cartilage. Firstly we add compounds, especially chondroitin, that can support and repair cartilage. Secondly we add curcumin from turmeric and Omega 3 fish oil to reduce inflammation. Often the inflammation causes more pain and mobility loss than the actual cartilage damage. Thirdly we add the antioxidants Abundant Health that protect chondrocyte cells from further damage. One of the most annoying and painful arthritic joints are small

hand joints. While nutritional therapy can really help, these are among the slowest joints to respond. It seems counter-intuitive, but big weight-bearing joints, especially knees, tend to respond faster. I have been helping someone with OA in their base thumb joint at the wrist. Within three months the pain had reduced, and now after a year, the discomfort is really minor only when under heavy use. For more information give me a call or email: john@abundant.co.nz You can read my all new newsletter at: www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on: 0800 423 559. To read more, visit: www.sunlive.co.nz

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that Derek Toner has sold out which is very cool since he's a very cool songwriter and singer and generally entertaining fellow on stage. Good to see local music is popular. Still available are $15 tickets there for Sunday May 30 when the fifth ‘Satellite Session’ will take place after a sold-out number four. This time the impressive line-up of singer/songwriters features Joseph & Maia, Tukana Kaya, Regan Perry, and a solo set from Dee, lead singer of Stellarize. That's at 4pm. But undoubtedly the gig of the weekend is taking place at Jack Dusty's in Bureta on Saturday night and it's free as well. Tauranga has been abuzz for

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The Tauranga show will kick off with an act that claims the title of New Zealand's premier Jimi Hendrix Tribute band, Jimi Kara and the Bluesos. They'll be playing all the Hendrix favourites and have studied the man's sound and music. Expect them to be shredding their way through Purple Haze, Foxy Lady, Voodoo Chile and many more. Jimi Kara will also be playing at the band's upcoming

Thames show while Black Sabbath tribute band After Forever play in Auckland and Hamilton and Electric Universe join Psyc Riff-heads Stonehurst, dark prog rockers Elidi and trance inducers Via Kaleidoscope for a big bash in Christchurch. At Jack Dusty's Electric Universe promise “a classic rock revival show that will take you back to the timeless era of 70s rock 'n' roll; when the guitars soared, the drums pummelled, singers swaggered and the audience partied like there was no tomorrow”. With the serious line-up of musicians the band boasts they should be able to do just that. At the core are three members of now-legendary local metal band Black Rose: vocalist Shane, guitarist Michael ‘Mutt’ Furness, and bass player Patrick Hawkins. They have been joined by guitarist Baz Mantis, Patrick’s daughter Jana Rose Hawkins and Mantis’s partner Mazi Star on backing vocals, and Kokomo's Nigel Masters on Hammond organ. Things kick off at 7.30pm; it could get wild!

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THE SWEET CAROLINE TOUR: A TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND Showtime Australia

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a while now with rumours of Electric Universe and the success of the first couple of singles and videos from a planned album, Timeless. They are an eight-piece classic rock/metal band who congregate at lead singer Shane Davies Whakamarama recording studio Soundtree Productions. Now, with the addition of an ANZAC Day song there have been three songs released from Timeless and on May 28, the album gets launched into the world with the first of half a dozen launch shows around the country throughout June.

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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. Over in town you can pay $10 for a ticket to the Jam Factory on May 28 to hear Marmalade Skies, fourpiece pride of the Mount's surf rock scene. Hot off the excitement of their debut EP, Nautical Nectar, the boys are releasing a music video for the single, Mount Girls, and are premiering it that night along with a show of course and even support acts. At 7pm.

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Preparations track for Queen’s birthday weekend opening Winter ski season prep is well underway with Mt Ruapehu’s Happy Valley ski area on track to welcome its first winter guests at Queen’s Birthday weekend in early June.

Whakapapa ski area manager Steve Manunui says that the team is confident and excited about the upcoming season. “The snow factory has been pumping out snow for the last four weeks and there’s been a couple of dustings as well. There’s also snow in the forecast

T-Bar and West Ridge Quad, and maintenance is underway on all the other lifts. Also, a couple of months ago cable maintenance was completed on the Sky Waka gondola,” says Steve. “We’re also busy with a general tidy up of the ski areas and ensuring that our processes are streamlined ready for the busy winter months ahead – for both New Zealand and Australian visitors.” To further add to the excitement of the upcoming winter season Mt Ruapehu has some incredible pricing for skiing and boarding, especially during the week when it’s perfect to escape the crowds. And there’s also new family package pricing. Weekday passes are just $74 per day and Photo: Sami Wiggins. there’s also some great Left: Happy Valley opening family packages where for Queens Birthday two adults and two weekend. Photo: Aaron Craw.

over the next week so it’s shaping up well.” The Sky Waka gondola and Happy Valley beginner ski area are scheduled to open for the winter season on Saturday, June 5, with the rest of Whakapapa ski area and Turoa to open on Saturday, July 3, weather dependant. All facilities at Whakapapa will be ready to open as the season progresses with the maintenance team working hard catching up on lost time caused by Covid-19 disruptions last year. “Maintenance work is on track on the Valley

youth can ski any day of the week for $299. Mt Ruapehu offers the longest winter ski season in New Zealand on its two ski fields, Whakapapa and Turoa. The Happy Valley beginner slope is scheduled to open on Saturday, June 5, and Whakapapa and Turoa on Saturday, July 3. The season – snow permitting – runs through until Monday, October 25.

Premier chamber music coming to Tauranga The New Zealand Chamber Soloists was formed in 2006 by core members Katherine Austin, piano, Lara Hall, violin, and James Tennant, cello. As one of New Zealand’s premier chamber music ensembles The New Zealand Chamber Soloists perform regularly within New Zealand and abroad whilst retaining a close association with the Conservatorium of Music at the University of Waikato. Primarily exponents of piano trio repertoire, they collaborate with composers and performers to produce vibrant and electrifying festival and concert performances, juxtaposing the old and new worlds that meet in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Their debut album, ‘Elegy’ reached number one on the New Zealand classical charts for a total of six weeks and was the flagship recording

for Atoll Records’ international release programme of its 100-album catalogue of New Zealand work. For this concert they are joined by violinist Dimitri Atanassov, concert Master of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra 2004-2013, and founding member of the Ogen Trio with Katherine Austin and James Tennant. NZ Chamber Soloists are proudly presented by Tauranga Musica and BDO. They will play pieces by Brahms, Jenny McLeod and Rebecca Clarke. They play at Baycourt X Space, Tauranga, on Sunday, May 30, from 4pm. Adult tickets cost $32, youth tickets cost $10, and senior tickets cost $28. Tickets available from Ticketek Baycourt. Service fees apply. For more information, visit: www.tgamusica.co.nz

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Saturday 22 May

6:30pm Movies Enjoy a movie at the

boutique Junction Theatre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Doors open 6pm. Tickets $10. Visit www.theartsjunction.org.nz for session details. Art In The Park Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Tauranga Society of Artists. Association Croquet At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232 Bay Singles Social Group Join a bunch of over 50s young singles. Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762, Andrea 021 133 0313 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 Dragon Boating Every Saturday 8.30am at Sulphur Pt. Come & enjoy some fun & fitness on the water. Ages 12+ Contact: Brooke 022 078 2308 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 Greerton Hall Market 2nd & last Sat of month, 8am-12pm. Stalls inside/ outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments at kitchen. Ph/txt for site Tricia 027 908 2952, www facebook. com/greertonhallmarket Invitation To Meditate Follow your own meditation practice with friends in 1 hour of silence. 10am-12 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 Katikati Lions Garage Sale 8-11am at the Containers behind Caltex, Main Rd Katikati. Lounge suites, beds, furniture, household goods, tools, books and more Ph Arthur 021 663 603 Katikati Tramping Club Tauranga Walks. Easy. Ph Peter 0276 344 741 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.

Papamoa Friendly Group (55-65s)

Want to join a small group for social get togethers? Note this is not a singles only nor a dating group. Anyone interested please txt 027 403 4130

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 Porcelain & China Painting Check out this enjoyable & easily learned art form. Materials required are available to get you started. Ph 027 553 3042 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 Tauranga Scottish Society Sequence Dance, Saturday 22nd May, Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave, 7-10pm, $7 includes supper & raffle. Warm welcome. Ph 07 218 1318 The Gitbox Rebellion Live Seven-piece guitar ensemble perform intricate and clever original compositions and much loved covers. 22nd May 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book@ www.theincubator. co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232 The Hop House Live music. Swallow the Rat, Eddie and the Dreamers & ORBJKS from 8pm, $10. Hop House, Wharf St Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

Sunday 23 May

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

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet. nz Golf Croquet At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Tues, Thurs, Sun; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Nev 07 575 5121 Mah Jong Te Puke All players welcome 12:45-4pm. New player lessons on Thursdays. Lyceum Rooms, 8 Palmer Pl, Te Puke. Ph Gig 027 430 6383 Maketu Market 3rd & 5th Sunday of month. Set up from 7am at Maketu Village Green. Ph Maureen 021 267 1685

Medieval Swordfighting

Learn to fight with swords axes, spears, etc. in a controlled safe & fun environment. Memorial park 1:30pm

Messy Church Join us for fun activities,

faith exploration, celebration time, meal provided. 4pm to 6pm at St Johnâ’s Anglican Church, 94 Bureta Rd. 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 Country Music Club Live music on today at Gordon Spratt Reserve commencing at 1.00pm.All welcome with afternoon tea included. Come along and enjoy the music. Papamoa Farmers Market Connecting our community with local produce. Rain, hail or shine, it will be on! At Redefined, 58 Ashley Pl, Papamoa Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699 Quakers In Tauranga All welcome to join mostly silent meeting exploring the spiritual experience of each person. 10am, 233 Cameron Rd. 07 543 3101

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

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

Monday 24 May

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome Ph 0800 229 6757 Badminton Club, Aquinas College

7-9pm, Aquinas College Events Centre. Seniors & Year 11 upwards. Casual players welcome, $8pp. Club racquets available. Ph/txt Noel 027 622 9797 www.sporty/ taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Chess At Mount Maunganui Mt RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Ph Werner 027 721 9499 Fitness For Over 50s Aerobics, strength & balance class at St Mary’s Church Hall, 33 Girven Rd. 9:15am. 1st class free. Indoor Bowls Matua Primary School Hall (Clivedene St entrance) 7:15pm. New members welcome. Come along & give bowls a go. See you there or Ph Karen 576 0443 Keep On Your Feet Omokoroa 11am-12, Settlers Hall, 334 Omokoroa Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617 Let’s Learn Something New 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

Marching For Leisure A noncompetitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & friendship. For Tauranga team’s details ph Jeanette Craike 027 548 0240 Monday Matinee Enjoy a movie in the boutique Junction Theatre. 1:30pm, The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Tickets $10 or Gold card $7.50. Ph 07 549 1658 Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club

Omokoroa Settlers Hall 1pm for 1:30pm start. All welcome. Equipment provided. Smooth soled shoes/slippers please. ph Anne 548 1636 Parents Support Group 10am-12 for parents/caregivers & 0-2yr olds. Upstairs, Bethlehem Birthing Ctr, 1 Te Paeroa Rd. Hosted by Project Generate. Ph 07 549 4522 Pickleball Keep fit having fun! Mount Sports Ctr, cnr Maunganui & Hull Rds. 9:30am-12. Equipment available. Ph Bob 027 478 6282, Viv 021 162 3342 Rebus Otumoetai 0930 at Matua Bowling Club, 3rd Monday monthly. Interesting speakers & good fellowship. Interested? Ph David 544 0291

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 Woodcrafters Carving Group 9:30am - 2:30pm at the

Tauranga Woodcrafters workshop, 3 Cherokee Place, Mount Maunganui. Our wood carvers will have their regular group meeting. Visitors welcome.

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 25 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 Badminton Keep fit & have fun at our friendly club. 9am-11:30 Tues & Thurs, Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, 71 11th Ave Tauranga. Bob 027 478 6282, Melissa 027 307 6800 Baycourt School of Rock, 25th-29th, 7pm (+ 1pm Sat matinee) Addison Theatre (Production) Tickets available from ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK 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 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 Friends Of The Library Mt Maunganui Library Book Group, 10am, morning tea & friendly book discussion. All welcome. Just come along or Ph Gail 574 3376 Israeli Dancing Beginners class 6:307:30 Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. All ages welcome. Ph Maria 022 165 2114 Keep On Your Feet Katikati 1030am-11.30am, Catholic Church hall, 89 Beach Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617 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 Merge Social Group Are you a new resident to Tauranga? Come along to meet a friendly group, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month. Email Karen at merge.tauranga@gmail.com Mt Maunganui RSA Cards We meet every Tuesday at 12.45pm for a game of 500. You will need to be a member of Mt Maunganui RSA to participate Mount Morning Badminton 9:30-12, Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5/day. Ph Maxeen 575 016

Olympic Style Target Shooting

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

Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club

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

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THE WEEKEND SUN 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

Overeaters Anonymous

Do you overeat, overexercise, restrict or purge compulsively? OA may be able to help. OA meets Tuesday 7-8pm and Friday 1-2pm. Ph 0210 236 3236 for information 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 Scrabble Keep that brain active! Play at Tauranga Citzens Club, 13th Ave. 9:20 for 9:30am start. Ring Jo Ann 578 3606 South City Indoor Bowls Greerton Hall, Greerton. New members welcome, coaching available. Names in by 7:15pm. Ph Keith 577 1116

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Film Society

Showing “Sweet Country” (Australia) at 6.30pm Rialto Cinema. 3-film sampler membership $30. Join any time: full season membership $90. www.nzfilmsociety.org.nz Tauranga Model Railway Club Club meets Tues 9:30am & Thur 7:30pm, cnr Mirrielees & Cross Rds, Sulphur Pt. Ph Mike 021 939 233 Tga Patchwork & Quilters 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7pm, 2nd & 4th Friday 10am. Art & Craft Ctr, 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Denise 027 291 9917 Wise & Wonderful Shared afternoon tea, entertainment, card games, bingo, quizzes, guest speakers. Companionship. 1:30-3:30pm at Katikati Community Ctr, 45 Beach Rd, Katikati. Ph 549 0399 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 26 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, Farm St (Mt) bus stop for

Te Puke walk Alcoholics Anonymous Open

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

Arabian Spice Belly Dance

Learn the right moves of Oriental dance. No partner required. St Columba Church Hall,502 Otumoetai Rd, 6.30pm Ph 021 124 5982 or 022 618 6938 arabianspicebd@ gmail.com Bible Study Join us @ City Church 252 0tumoetai Rd, Studying the Book of John. Wednesday @ 6.45pm. Call Julie 021 106 4890 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 Champion pairs 7pm. Names in book (Roycroft Trophy)

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

Waihi area: Golden Valley Rd down to Homunga Bay & return. Grade Easy/Mod. Kevin 021 0200 6306 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm Mauao Dead Poets Society Walk up together & share a poem on the summit. Wed mornings. Email MauaoSummit@gmail.com Morris Dancing Fun new group, all welcome. Great for beginners. Border Morris dancing with big sticks 6.30-8pm. Social and tunes session 8-9pm Koha from $5 Jam Factory, Historic Village TaurangaBorderMorris@gmail.com Mt RSA Crafty Friends We meet every Wednesday at 9am for a friendly chat and crafts. You will need to be member of Mt Maunganui RSA to participate.

Newcomers Coffee Morning

Multicultural Tauranga has a free coffee and chat morning for migrants and newcomers every Weds at 10am. Historic Village, Complex 1, Tauranga 07 5716 419 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 Te Tuhi Mangamuka

Hut. Also Easier option. Grade moderate. Garry 021 241 5586 Tennis Gate Pa Wednesday club Night 6pm - 7.30pm newbys welcome - $10.00 to play plus get dinner. Relaxed, fun & good night out. Just front up on the night. 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

Welcome Home Spiritual Community Kevin Reed(Psychic,

Mystic, Healer,Tutor). Evening of learning, bad jokes and messages. St George’s Lounge, 1 Church St, Gate-Pa. 7.15pm $5.00 entry. Bring a plate. 021 126 4790

Thursday 27 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 Abortion Recovery Confidential private course, Living In Colour, with two post abortive facilitators. For more info please ph Barbara 027 578 7458

Age Concern Monthly Meeting

Tauranga Citizens Club, 13th Ave, 10-11am. Guest topic: Perpetual Guardians Estate Myth Busters. $4pp. All welcome. Bible Study Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd, Studying the Book of John, Thursdays @ 10am. Call Gay 021 225 5981

Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch

Drop-In. 10am-12, no appointment needed) for info, education & support for anyone living with diabetes & their families. 177A Fraser St. Ph 571 3422, 027 883 0158

Flexercise With Fitness League

Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, balance, stretching, strengthening & flexibility. All ages &

AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD NOW! JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) Sat 22nd Shotgun 7:30pm – 10:30pm Sun 23rd Gunshy 3pm – 6pm MT RSA Fri 21st Woody Dean7pm – 10:30pm Sat 22nd The Harleys 7pm – 10:30pm Sun 23rd Back Porch4pm – 7:30pm TOTARA STREET Fri 21st The Butlers & Muroki, 8:30pm, R18, $40pp

THE JAM FACTORY Thurs 20th College Bands 7pm – 9:30pm, all ages, $7pp Fri 21st Yaw Asamadu & Ozi Ozaa return 7pm – 10pm, $20 sold out Sat 22nd The Gitbox Rebellion 7pm-10pm, $20 Sun 23rd Bob’s Big Eight-0 3pm-6:30pm, $20pp

CORNERSTONE PUB Thurs 20th Mark Joseph from 7pm Fri 21st Black & Gold from 10:30pm Sat 22nd Keel from 10:30pm

THE BARREL ROOM Sat 22nd Jazz at the Barrel Room 7pm-10pm

THE PHOENIX Sunday 23rd Josh Pow 3pm-6pm

THE HOP HOUSE Sat 22nd Swallow the Rat w/ Eddie and the Dreams, ORBJKS 8:30pm-12am R18

abilities, 10am Central Baptist Church hall, 13th Ave. Pam 021 117 7170 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 Friends Of The Library Greerton Library Meeting Room 10am. Paul Cuming, librarian & seabird research enthusiast on his recent trip to the Chatham Islands. All welcome. Pam 571 2566 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry. Katikati Concert Band 7pm, Katikati Bowling Club, Park Road. A community band open to all wind and percussion players. Contact Mick Goodall 021 217 1780 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 happy-hormone-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. Mt RSA Ballroom Dancing Every Thursday at 10.00am. Ballroom and Rock n Roll. You need to be a member of the Mt Maunganui RSA to participate Mt RSA Walking Club We meet Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 9.30am for a one hour walk. You will need to join the Mt RSA to participate. 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 28 May

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome Ph 0800 229 6757 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/ Fundraiser Quiz Night All proceeds support Grief Support Services on Friday, 28th May at 7pm at Otumoetai Church of Christ. Purchase tickets through Eventbrite for $5. 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 Overeaters Anonymous Do you overeat, over-exercise, restrict or purge compulsively? OA may be able to help. OA meets Tuesday 7-8pm and Friday 1-2pm. Ph 0210 236 3236 for information Pickleball In Tauranga It’s all the rage! Play pickleball at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, 71 11th Ave 9:15-11:30am. Equipment provided. Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342 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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The following application for resource consent has been received by Bay of Plenty Regional Council. The application documents, including an assessment of environmental effects, can be viewed at Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Tauranga Office, 1 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga during normal office hours or on our website (https://www.boprc.govt.nz/environment/resource-consents/ notifications). Alternatively, an electronic copy of the application documentation can be requested from the Regulatory Coordination Team via email to RegulatoryAdmin@boprc.govt.nz or phone 0800 884 880. Applicant’s address for service

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Application number RM20-0462. The applicant’s postal address is Ziwi Limited, C/O Golder Associates (NZ) Limited, PO Box 33-849, Takapuna, Auckland 0740, Attention Deanne Barretto or email dbarretto@golder.co.nz Nature of Application The applicant has applied for resource consents to discharge contaminants to air (odour) associated with pet food manufacturing processes by application of heat within an enclosed plant at 18 Boeing Place, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga. Submissions Any person may make a submission on the application by sending a written submission to Bay of Plenty Regional Council at PO Box 364, Whakatāne 3158, email RegulatoryAdmin@boprc.govt.nz, or telephone 0800 884 880, no later than 5.00pm on Friday, 18 June 2021. The submission must be dated, signed by you and include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Your name, postal address, telephone number and facsimile number (if applicable). Details of the application, including location. Whether you support or oppose the application. Your reasons for the submission. The decision you wish the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to make. Whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission.

A submission template can be downloaded from our website www.boprc.govt.nz or submission forms are available from our offices. A copy of your submission must also be served on the applicant at the address given, as soon as reasonably practicable. Dated at Whakatāne this 20 May 2021. Fiona McTavish Chief Executive

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Directors of Bay Venues Limited (3)

Location: Tauranga Closes:

23 May 2021

Mä whero, mä pango ka oti ai te mahi Me whai matou i nga tangata iho pumanawa hei tiaki, hei awhina i tenei poari ki te taumata teitei. E toru nga turanga e tatari ana mo nga kaihautu hei mahia i tenei mahi. Bay Venues Limited requires three new directors to join the board from 1 July 2021. Bay Venues Limited is Tauranga City Council’s largest council-controlled organisation and plays a major role in making Tauranga better every day by contributing to the wellbeing of Tauranga city as the kaitiaki of community facilities. Council’s partnerships with its council-controlled organisations help us successfully deliver our community outcomes. We are committed to making a difference to people in our community through what we do as a council, and how we do it. Bay Venues Limited manages and operates 24 venues within its portfolio, providing a high standard of sport, recreation, event and exhibition facilities, programmes and services to the community. These include Trustpower Baypark, Mount Hot Pools, University of Waikato Adams High Performance Centre and Baywave and a number of community centres, halls and pools.

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Chair of Bay Venues Limited

Location: Tauranga Closes:

23 May 2021

Ngaro atu he tëtë kura, ara mai he tëtë kura. Me whai matou i te rangatira hou hei aruaru i nga wawata o to matou hapori. No reira, tenei te karanga ki te ao. Bay Venues Limited requires a new chair to join the board from 1 July 2021. Bay Venues Limited is Tauranga City Council’s largest council-controlled organisation and plays a major role in making Tauranga better every day by contributing to the wellbeing of Tauranga city as the kaitiaki of community facilities. Council’s partnerships with its council-controlled organisations help us successfully deliver our community outcomes. We are committed to making a difference to people in our community through what we do as a council, and how we do it.

The Board of Directors is responsible for developing and delivering the strategic and financial management of the company, as well as overseeing the management of Bay Venues Limited’s assets and resources.

Bay Venues Limited manages and operates 24 venues within its portfolio, providing a high standard of sport, recreation, event and exhibition facilities, programmes and services to the community. These include Trustpower Baypark, Mount Hot Pools, University of Waikato Adams High Performance Centre and Baywave and a number of community centres, halls and pools.

Council recently approved changes to the governance Bay Venues Limited, including the appointment of a new, leaner board, with a strong focus on delivering community outcomes to Tauranga, while maintaining commercial outputs.

If you are excited by new challenges and believe you have the relevant governance experience and expertise that would benefit this board, to make a difference and a genuine contribution to Bay Venues Limited and sports and events in our region, your interest in the position is welcomed.

If you are excited by new challenges and believe you have the relevant governance experience and expertise to lead this board, and to make a difference and a genuine contribution to Bay Venues Limited and sports and events in our region, your interest in the position is welcomed.

Diversity is valued and the new directors will typically have the following: Director one • Experience of venue and facility management including asset maintenance and renewal at a strategic level. • Understanding of balancing a commercial return on investment and ensuring community outcomes are prioritised. Director two • Strong governance experience. • Experience in local government and understanding of public service ethos. Director three • Strong financial background, particularly in the areas of finance, audit and risk. • An ability to demonstrate financial accountability with close review of current and proposed activities to deliver value for money. Experience in transforming organisations in times of change and uncertainty would be advantageous but not essential, as would experience in driving culture change in complex organisations. The mix of skills and experience on the board, as well as the board’s diversity, will be taken into account. As a council-controlled organisation of Tauranga City Council, Bay Venues Limited operates autonomously but in a political environment, with a requirement to meet the expectations of both its shareholders and its community in accordance with an agreed Statement of Intent. Meetings are held monthly in Tauranga, although additional meetings may be required. The remuneration for this role is currently under review and will be confirmed prior to appointment. Successful applicants will be appointed for a three-year term. While applicants are not required to live in Tauranga, this is preferable however, the ability to build and maintain relationships within the Bay of Plenty community needs to be demonstrated. Expressions of interest should be addressed to: Chief Executive Tauranga City Council Private Bag 12022 Tauranga 3143 Apply online via email to: josephine.meuli@tauranga.govt.nz. Applications close 5pm, Sunday 23 May 2021. All applications will be dealt with in strict confidence. An information pack is also available on request. More information at www.bayvenues.co.nz and www.tauranga.govt.nz. Tauranga City Council’s Appointment of Directors to Council Organisations Policy can be found on our website www.tauranga.govt.nz

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Experience in a community leadership role, or links with and understanding of the Tauranga community and its agencies would be of value in this role, as would an ability to build and maintain genuine relationships within the community. Strong governance experience is essential, as is a commitment to the health, safety and wellbeing of the organisation and the community. Diversity is valued and the new Chair will typically have all or most of the following: • Significant governance leadership skills, strength of character and the ability to think in a visionary and strategic manner. Ideally a member of the Institute of Directors New Zealand. • Experience in driving culture change through complex organisations, and an ability to lead an appropriate cultural response to deliver the required outcomes identified in the strategic review. • Experience in transforming organisations in times of change and uncertainty. • Experience in a community leadership role, or links with and understanding of the Tauranga community and its agencies. • Understanding and passion for the provision of high-quality services, programmes and events to targeted community organisations to help make Tauranga a vibrant, progressive place to live. • Experience as director of a commercially focused organisation in the sport, recreation and/or events sector, in particular in the areas of finance, audit and risk. • Experience in the management of high-value, high-utilisation assets and infrastructure. • An understanding of the relevant health and safety legislation and its practical implementation. • Demonstrated appropriate accountability and responsiveness to council’s governance (Commissioners) with a commitment to public sector ethos. As a council-controlled organisation of Tauranga City Council, Bay Venues Limited operates autonomously but in a political environment, with a requirement to meet the expectations of both its shareholders and its community in accordance with an agreed Statement of Intent. Meetings are held monthly in Tauranga, although additional meetings may be required. The remuneration for this role is currently under review and will be confirmed prior to appointment. Successful applicants will be appointed for a three-year term. Expressions of interest should be addressed to: Chief Executive Tauranga City Council Private Bag 12022 Tauranga 3143 Apply online via email to: josephine.meuli@tauranga.govt.nz. Applications close 5pm, Sunday 23 May 2021. All applications will be dealt with in strict confidence. An information pack is also available on request. More information at www.bayvenues.co.nz and www.tauranga.govt.nz. Tauranga City Council’s Appointment of Directors to Council Organisations Policy can be found on our website www.tauranga.govt.nz Tauranga City Council, 91 Willow Street Private Bag 12022, Tauranga, Telephone 07 577 7000

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