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Deb Gee, pictured, says she’s not a “natural runner”, but running has certainly become more natural for her since September last year. Back then she set out to run 12 marathons in 12 months to raise $150,000 for the Graeme Dingle Foundation - a leading child and youth development

charity that facilitates school-based programmes to teach values and life skills to 5-to-18 year olds. As she reaches the halfway mark she’s in reflective mood. Her first event was the Rotorua Marathon - one she has done before but a run she still found surprisingly hard. “I forgot how hilly it was, but it was awesome,” she says.

“It is always a really good event.” The Mount local will do her sixth marathon in Kaiteriteri this weekend, and she’s also aiming to raise awareness for the foundation and hopes people will be inspired to join her on her remaining runs. Read the full story on page 5. Photo: John Borren.

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With the latest test cricket action between England and New Zealand getting underway this week, it’s good to see one of our local heroes - Trent Boult - with his priorities all sorted out. After finishing up with the IPL in India, Trent opted to come home rather than travel to England, so he gets the final say. “I had a couple of options on the table of being able to come home pretty much the next day, or, sit and wait until we got a flight through to the UK. “So I decided to come back, see my kids, and I am sure I will be over there in no time.” daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Reviews prompted by debacle Council commissioners have voted to implement regular independent reviews of procurement processes in light of the failed Harington Street transport hub project. A letter from the Auditor-General’s office, published last week, has now been received by the commissioners at a council meeting. That letter slates the council's procurement plan for the Harington Street project suggesting “there was no business case or any overall procurement plan for the project”. In receiving the letter, in tandem with a further report from McHale Group which was ordered by Tauranga City Council, commissioners agreed on a regular review of council procurement processes, as detailed in the McHale report. “In light of this significant report we need to be assured on at least an annual basis, in addition to our internal processes, that there is an independent assessment that we are indeed delivering to expectation,” says commissioner Stephen Selwood. Despite the damning nature of the AuditorGeneral letter, commissioner Selwood, who put forward the motion, does acknowledge that “substantive change” has been made to the council’s procurement plan and process as a result. He also states he was pleased to see that no probity issues were raised regarding the behaviour or ethics of the council during procurement. Council spent $19 million of an initial $29 million budget on the Harington Street transport

hub project, but it has sat abandoned since September 2019 due to seismic resistance issues. The site was sold to Waibop (Harrington) Limited - a subsidiary of the original lead project contractor, Watts and Hughes Construction Group Holdings Limited - for $1 in March. Commissioners are hopeful that the changes already made, along with the scope for regular independent reviews, will ensure a situation like this does not happen again. With high-profile projects such as the $45 million futureproofing of Cameron Road currently on the horizon, Selwood comments on the necessity of a rigorous procurement plan being in place going forward. “We want to make sure the right governance and procurement is put in place for that project because that will be a particularly high-profile project both in the amount of money that will be spent and the impact on the community.” Commission chair Anne Tolley also suggests that a portion of the blame regarding Harington Street lies at the door of previous councillors. In the letter from the Auditor-General it is noted that elected council members had not settled on the final design and intended outcome for the project before procurement started - something Tolley takes issue with. “Councillors themselves made decisions during the actual construction, (and) changed their mind on a number of occasions, which would have made any procurement case and business case very Mathew Nash difficult,” she says.

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Popular fishing spot the Kaituna Mole will undergo maintenance this winter before re-opening in time for the summer months. The mole hasn’t undergone any major maintenance since it was first built in 1958. It was originally built to act as a coastal structure to maintain the river mouth in a fixed position, but later became a recreational facility as well, says Bay of Plenty Regional Council environmental engineer Brad Harburn. A condition assessment carried out showed the mole was reaching the end of its asset life cycle, so major maintenance is needed to extend its lifespan and for it to continue to serve its purpose as a coastal structure, says Brad. BOPRC have commissioned the maintenance that will involve adding new sheet pile facing with an anti-abrasion coating in front of the current facing, re-capping the concrete deck that will lead into the carpark and adding new handrails and benches. “We’re going to be improving it while we’re there, so that we leave a better product than what

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we started with,” says Brad. The mole itself will be closed while construction is underway, but the beach around it and the carpark will remain open. The upgrade on the Kaituna Mole has a budget of $1.9 million, with $1.425 million from the $23 million the government invested in Bay of Plenty flood protection projects last year. Construction is set to begin at the end of June with the goal of it being open in November. Alisha Evans

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5 Deb Gee already has five marathons under her belt. Photo: John Borren.

Marathon effort Deb Gee knew she’d get to see more of the country when she set out to do 12 marathons in 12 months, but she’s also run into some fun and plenty of unexpected experiences. The Mount local’s goal is all about raising awareness and funds to the tune of $150,000 for the Graeme Dingle Foundation – a charity that runs programmes aimed at helping young people build life skills and self-belief. The Weekend Sun caught up with Deb as she prepared to start her year-long journey at the Rotorua Marathon last September, and as she approaches the halfway mark, her mission so far has been nothing short of memorable. During the Wairarapa Marathon, Deb was running through rural Masterton - a big change to her usual training runs around Mount Maunganui and Rotorua’s Redwoods. “At one point there were cows on my right, a tractor driving towards me and a tanker truck coming up behind,” she says. “It was hilarious.” Each of the five marathons she has run so far have presented different challenges, some on the road and others on the trail, and her favourite up to now is the Tarawera Ultra. You can sense the atmosphere at the start of the 50km event, which started at Te Puia. As the race began a kapa haka was performed, and she ran with a geyser erupting in the background amongst

a throng of athletes bursting with anticipation. The marathons have also been good social occasions, with friends and family either crewing or running the races alongside Deb. “It's been cool way for me to travel with my family,” she says. “My two girls and I go on a few little adventures around the place.” With more than 210 marathon kilometres and around 40kms of training runs a week, Deb has nearly worn through three pairs of shoes, and has three more to choose from. She doesn’t aim to place in the marathons, she’s simply concentrating on “getting it done”. “That’s the point,” she says, “to reinforce the Graeme Dingle Foundation’s ethos of building resilience and empowering Kiwi youth to overcome life’s obstacles. “With the kids they don't have to have win, they just literally have to get out there and get it done, one foot in front of the other.” The foundation offers a range of programmes for children aged 5-to-18 that teach values and provides mentoring. Deb has been a mentor and is now on the foundation’s board for the Bay of Plenty region. Next stop on her marathon schedule is Nelson, for the Kaiteriteri to Mapua run this weekend. “I'm probably the most excited about that, because I've never been there before,” she says. For more information, head to: www.dinglefoundation.org.nz and search Alisha Evans ‘Tekau Ma Rua’. ROLLAWAY FOLDING BED

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says Ken. “When we did the investigation at the bowling club site [at Robbins Park] we found one of the trenches that we predicted to be there and identified it with ground penetrating radar. “We just didn't know whether it was a defensive trench. But we know the pa extended south.” In 2019, during an investigation at 29 Mission Street on the other side of The Elms where the heritage garden is, evidence of intensive preEuropean Maori occupation was found. “The radiocarbon dates we got were very interesting, indicating 15th century occupation possibly predating the pa,” says Ken. “But the whole area that The Elms is situated on and the escarpment along Dive Crescent was intensively occupied very early on, so it's taken us back in history to early settlement found in a population establishing itself on the peninsula. “It also ties into the traditional history.” The key research questions Ken will be focusing on is working out what was there, how intensive the site was, how old the pa was, when was it first constructed and why was it important? “The second research question is the early establishment of The Elms and if we can find any evidence of those formative years in the late 1830s, when the establishment was more informal.

“We know there was a raupo hut built for the missionaries and not much else, but it became a very intensive activity area for the mission. “And obviously there was a lot of interaction between local Maori and the staff of the mission.” Ken says the missionaries could have been unaware that they may have been building within the boundaries of the defended pa and also wonders whether the pa had moved. “Pa sort of evolve over time. Most people perceive the pa as being the cemetery.” It is believed the pa extended along the eastern side of the peninsula, but it is unknown how far west it reached. “The investigations at 29 Mission Street suggest it was much bigger and possibly covered a larger area of the northern end of the peninsula. It was obviously an undefended settlement. There's some areas that were more heavily defended than others and there would have been populations living outside that, but that intensification is an interesting pattern that we see in later sites.” The sand spit that has since been developed into Sulphur Point once provided a canoe landing point off the main channel along the eastern side of what is now The Strand. This channel was a main route to other areas around the harbour with Otamataha in Tauranga, along with Otumoetai and Maungatapu being the three principal pa in the 1830s when Europeans started visiting. Ken has monitored the removal of the building foundations on the two properties.“Now we strip the top soil back and work out what’s there. Then we do an excavation of any features we find.” He says it could mean several weeks of excavation.“It could be more, or if there’s nothing there, we'll just walk away. But we’ll definitely be finding some archaeology there.” Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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An Omokoroa family whose dog had been missing have found their beloved pet, but unfortunately it’s not the outcome they were hoping for. On Monday, Stephen Prebble found their Airedale terrier Bonnie (pictured). She had curled up under a hedge and died on their property. Last week The Weekend Sun reported that Bonnie had been missing since May 19, and because her disappearance was so unusual the family thought she may have

been stolen. Stephen wanted to share the news about Bonnie to put people’s minds at ease because she hadn’t been taken. He and his wife Karmenne say the family are now grieving, but they are hugely grateful for all the support they have had from the community. “We've just had so much support from all over, especially through social media,” says Karmenne. “It's been absolutely phenomenal. “It shows you how much people love and adore animals.”

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Home comforts for Blackcaps cricket star Home comforts have been hard to come by for Blackcaps star Trent Boult recently. The Mount Maunganui bowler was one of several New Zealand cricket stars caught up in the Covid-19 crisis whilst playing in the Indian Premier League. Whilst others, such as Tauranga’s Kane Williamson, headed straight to the United Kingdom via the Maldives for upcoming tests against England and the ICC World Test Championship Final against India, Boult decided to head back to the Mount to recharge. Judging by the smile on his face, and the presence of his beloved pure-white golden retriever Louie at a training session in his hometown earlier this week, that decision looks completely justified. “Things obviously escalated pretty quickly over there and made the decision to come home and get a bit of time with my family,” Boult told the media ahead of his session in the nets at the Bay Oval. “Things happened very quickly in terms of the IPL. I had a couple of options on the table of being able to come home pretty much the next day, or sit and wait until we got a flight through to the UK. “So I decided to come back, see my kids, and I am sure I will be over there in no time.” The rest of the Blackcaps are already in the UK

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9 Trent Boult is heading to England this week. Photos. John Borren.

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and will take on their English hosts in two tests from June 2-7 and June 10-15. Coach Gary Stead confirmed this week that Boult is not being considered for either test. Other than bowling into a flipped-up mattress during his quarantine period at the MIQ facility in Ellerslie, the Bay Oval has kept Boult sharp ahead of the World Test Championship finale. The help of local cricketers Ben Pomare, Bay of Plenty men’s captain, and Utsav Kumar, Boult’s own regional team Cadets’ current opening batsman, has also made sure he maintains his edge. “I’m very lucky to have a facility like this just around the corner from my house,” he says. “Having the chance to bowl against a couple of young, up-and-coming Bay players as well is always a good challenge. “It is obviously great to be from around here and, I suppose, have a few options for bowling too. They are good young kids and it has been a good challenge.” Boult flew out to England on Thursday before facing India in the World Test Series final at the Ageas Bowl in the south coast city of Southampton, starting June 18. Clearly he is looking forward to getting back in action. “Once I step out and smell that English fresh air and see the bowl, I will definitely Mathew Nash be excited.”

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‘All of my Lovers are Immigrants (Smooth my Pillow)’ by Ayesha Green.

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Ayesha Green has won the 2021 Rydal Art Prize - the second recipient of the award run by Tauranga Art Gallery.

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The Auckland artist receives $25,000 and an opportunity to develop an exhibition in Tauranga Art Gallery’s 2022 programme. The Rydal Art Prize was established in 2019 to acknowledge an artist who has made a substantial contribution to contemporary painting. As a nonacquisitive award, it seeks to celebrate the vitality that painting continues to have within New Zealand’s diverse contemporary art field. The inaugural 2019 recipient of the award, Wellington artist Christina Pataialii, currently has her body of work ‘Proximity and Distance’ on show at the gallery. A range of established and emerging painters were short-listed by each of the four judges when they met in Wellington earlier this year to select the unanimous recipient. The judges were Ioana Gordon-Smith - curator Maori Pacific at Pataka Art and Museum, Porirua; associate professor Peter Shand - head of school at Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland; Felicity Milburn - lead curator at Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu; and Karl Chitham - director of Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt. Following rigorous deliberation, the judges determined that Ayesha’s painting ‘All of my Lovers are Immigrants (Smooth my Pillow)’ was a significant achievement and deserving of the prestigious award. The work was originally presented in her exhibition ‘Wrapped up in Clouds’ at Dunedin Public Art Gallery in late 2020 “Set within the cosy, intimate space of a bedroom, the stories told in these two large canvases are clearly personal,” says judge Felicity

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Talking council and crime In my final council commissioners series column, I want to talk about the growth in anti-social behaviour and crime in our city. I won’t bore you with stats, and probably don’t need to, because if you log onto SunLive the cases are always there - from the petty to the truly serious: from alcohol abuse and graffiti to intimidation and assaults, through to open gang warfare and drug deals, all in public places. Indeed, Tauranga is now a crime capital in New Zealand, with our region having more gang members and meth than anywhere else in the country. I don’t want to suggest this is all, or even mostly, a Tauranga City Council issue. Of course it

isn’t. It falls on the Labour Party, police and government agencies to act and, to me, the answers are relatively straightforward. We need a beefed-up police gang unit to disrupt gangs, we need intensive inter-agency case management programmes and we need more rehab in the form of drug and alcohol and mental health beds. That said, at the more ‘minor’ end, regarding the ‘petty’ stuff - from alcohol and drug abuse in our communities through to graffiti, abuse and intimidation council does have a clear role.

Through bylaws, rulemaking and resourcing it can clarify our communities’ expectations and then enforce them. The so-called begging bylaw from a while back, for example, was controversial but clearly worked. Council and our commissioners must step up. It may seem like a leap from Tauranga to New York, but a few of you may be familiar with the ‘Broken Windows’ policy from a couple of decades ago in the Big Apple. The theory was to sweat the small stuff, with a zero-tolerance approach to things like window breaking, graffiti, littering and the like. Guess what? That approach worked. Maybe council could care to take a similar approach?

Hecklers don’t represent our city People who heckle speakers using te reo Maori do not represent our city, the Waiariki, or modern New Zealanders. All they do is make themselves shine. It really highlighted how outdated that rudeness was, when The Guardian later heralded to the world Nanaia Mahuta is a ‘pioneering foreign Minister’ largely for bringing tikanga and an indigenous world view to the portfolio. I am so proud of the recognition our tuahine Nanaia is getting, as part of a government committed to doing things differently. When I think of young wahine Maori watching Nanaia do the business and stun the

world – all while wearing a moko kauae – my eyes get misty from the inspiration. I doubt that pride was felt by those in the room of the first story I mentioned, and for good reason. Better yet, hearing te reo Maori will soon be a lot easier, with $42 million into Maori media - such as our own Moana FM – part of the record $1 billion budget to improve the wellbeing of Maori whanau. It will create jobs, better recognise iwi radio and stride towards this government’s goal of having one million people speaking our taonga by 2040, including here in Tauranga.

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Finally cheque-ing out Catherine Stewart has signed a lot of cheques in her lifetime, but this week she signed her very last one. Monday was the last day that ANZ bank accepted cheques, as they became the first of New Zealand’s four major banks to stop accepting the form of payment. Catherine opened an account with the bank as a 13-year-old and has gone through hundreds of cheque books in the last 50 years.

Catherine Stewart is nostalgic about cashing her last cheque this week.

She says after being able to use cheques for so long, it’s a quirky part of history that will no longer exist. “It’s a slice of history that’s stopped,” she says. Her use of them has slowed considerably since new forms of payment have emerged – Catherine has had her current cheque book since July 2016. When cashing her last cheque at the Tauranga branch, Catherine saw two members of the bank’s staff she has known for a long time and says it is the face-to-face interactions and customer service

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that will be missed. Cheques have been in use since at least the ninth century. The first personalised cheques and the later issuing of ‘cheque books’ occurred in the 1800s. Thanks to computers, banking became automated and soon electronic banking methods stood alongside cheques. Debit cards were first used in New Zealand in 1978 when the Bank of New Zealand started issuing Visa Debit cards with its current accounts. It became a credit card in 1980. BNZ also introduced EFTPOS to New Zealand in 1985 through a pilot scheme with petrol stations. From early 1994, the domestic market for EFTPOS embarked on

a steep growth curve. There are now more than 60,000 devices connected to the EFTPOS NZ network. Cheques, however, have been in decline since the 2000s. A report by Payments NZ says between 2004 and 2010, cheque usage in New Zealand halved.

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It may have rained and poured, but that didn’t stop keen hikers from fastening their head torches and bundling up in rain coats to complete the Papamoa Hills Night Walk - a fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust. The final amount raised at the May 29 event is still being finalised, but it is estimated to be around $12,000.

The event sold out at 490 tickets, although the rain kept some at home in the end. “It was certainly a soggy night for everyone,” says event organiser Jill Forlong, “but the enthusiasm of both walkers and volunteers was amazing to see and be part of. “The support for our charity and the work we do was quite humbling. “We all needed our hot chocolates by the end of the night.”

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Tauranga grandma becomes Lotto millionaire A text message from her daughter was the first hint of a big win for a Tauranga grandmother who won $1 million with Lotto First Division last weekend. “I’d picked up a Triple Dip from Bayfair Shopping Centre on Thursday and stashed it away thinking nothing of it,” says the woman, who wishes to remain anonymous. “I didn’t think about my ticket again until Sunday when my daughter messaged me saying she hoped I bought a Lotto ticket from Bayfair because someone won Lotto

from there. I replied straight away saying ‘don’t make me nervous – that’s exactly where I bought it from!’” With news of Tauranga’s latest big win fresh in her mind, the woman dug out her ticket and scanned it through the Lotto NZ App. “When ‘Major Prize’ appeared on screen I was just so shocked – I truly couldn’t believe what I was seeing.” With the winnings now safely in the woman’s bank account, she’s looking forward to helping family and setting herself up for the future.

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Minister Sio visited Tauranga to speak to residents from the Pacific community about the vaccine and any concerns they may have. In a visit to the Pacific Island Community Tauranga Trust on Cameron Road, Sio listened to concerns and shared his own personal vaccination story as a way to ease such worries. “I have been sharing with them my own experience,” says Sio. “I don’t like needles but I have had my two shots done. I feel comfortable and confident with it. “I’ve addressed any concerns that they have had. “Basically, I have said: ‘look, this is safe, not only have the World Health Organization approved its usage but we also have MedSafe which has approved the usage of Pfizer.’ “So when it is their turn, I am asking people to please get vaccinated.” Esther Martin, CEO of the Pacific Island Community Tauranga Trust, says the visit was relaxing and informal with staff and members of the community comfortable talking to Sio and Minister Jan Tinetti, who was also in attendance. Esther explains that their role is to keep those within the community educated and up-to-date on the rollout and the vaccine’s efficacy. “PICTT continue to deliver education workshops to the Pacific community,” she says. “There are concerns amongst the Pacific

community, and everyone is entitled to their opinion, however our role is to promote the vaccine, talk about prevention, and encourage families to keep asking questions if they’re unsure. “PICTT is not there to advise families to get vaccinated, we are simply there to educate the ‘prevention’ side of the vaccine.” Ministry of Health research from April has shown 77 per cent of New Zealanders aged 16 years and over say they are likely to get a vaccine or have already received one. This compares to 69 per cent in March. In the Pasifika demographic the figure is higher, at 79 per cent, which has jumped from 59 per cent in March. Those figures are seemingly reflected in Tauranga, according to Sio. “They did also raise the issue around the vaccine itself. That is not just the Covid-19 vaccine but this organisation is also promoting the MMR vaccine, especially for 15-30 year-olds, and also the flu vaccine. “All of those vaccines are important and they can be taken. Not one after the other, of course,” he jokes, suggesting a sore arm could be the consequence. “But I don’t sense any hesitation or anxiety about it at all.” The vaccination programme across the Bay of Plenty continues to remain above target. As of May 23, 22,841 people have received vaccinations in the BOPDHB region. This represents 8586 ahead of targeted schedule, 160 per cent of the plan scheduled, and Esther says there have been no concerns raised with her about the vaccine rollout in the Pacific community. “I haven’t heard any negative comments about the rollout.” Mathew Nash

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Welcoming the winter veggies

Health campaign 5+ A Day is encouraging Kiwis to eat seasonal fruits and vegetables to fight off the winter blues. While the lower sunshine hours and shorter days can lead to a loss in energy and put a strain on mental health, the choices made at mealtimes can boost your mood and immunity, says 5+ A Day project manager Carmel Ireland. “This is the time to embrace the indoors and lift your mood with your favourite music and food

50 years of community service Current president Lionel Raven with past president Ross Hinde celebrating the club’s 50th birthday.

From helping develop Kulim Park at the edge of the harbour, through to assisting locals during severe flooding, the Lions Club of Otumoetai have been an intrinsic and much-appreciated part of the community for the past 50 years. “The club was chartered in 1970,” says club member Margaret Gill. “Because of the Covid lockdown last year we were unable to celebrate, so we’re celebrating our 50th birthday a year late.” The club held their anniversary at Daniels in the Park, with the gathering made up of “a whole lot of our past members, and some of our current members,” says Margaret. “Primarily it’s a chance to reminisce on some of the amazing projects the club has been involved with and done over the years. “One of the really cool things that’s still visible in our community is that this Lions club was hugely

instrumental in the development of Kulim Park and all the work that went on down there.” In 2005 the club responded to floods in Tauranga as many people were faced with the loss of their homes due to flooding and slips. The club swung into action with calls for household goods which were then supplied to those suffering losses, and they used their Dive Crescent store as the official Red Cross collection point. An annual concert for elderly citizens has been held by the club for many years in Otumoetai. Amongst the many ideas for fundraising for the community, members of the club once generated funds for the club’s activities account by constructing a play house and raffling it off. With a motto of ‘we serve’, the Lions Club of Otumoetai has been a stellar example of this for 50 years, empowering volunteers to serve their communities, encouraging peace and promoting understanding. Rosalie Liddle Crawford

for the soul that incorporates the freshest seasonal fruit and vegetables,” says Carmel. Carmel says winter fruits are a powerhouse of vitamins. In season at this time of year are kiwifruit, tamarillos and lemons. Navel oranges – that half-time sport staple – will also be in soon. “All of these locally-grown fruit provide a high level of vitamin C which supports immunity and is critical to managing chronic diseases, and heart health,” says Carmel.

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YWAM dental advisor Sue Cole has helped co-ordinate the free dental clinics. Photo: John Borren.

A pilot programme is helping the Tauranga community take better care of their teeth by accessing free dentistry. The YWAM Trinity Koha Dental Clinic has been set up at the Whaioranga Trust in Welcome Bay for two weeks as part of a five-week pilot. YWAM Ships Aotearoa managing director Marty Emmett says they wanted to use the resources they have available on the ship to serve the Bay of Plenty while Pacific borders remain closed. One of the clinics is the purpose built container dental clinic from the YWAM Koha ship based in Tauranga, while the other is a caravan that has been converted into a clinic. Dozens of people, including dentists and dental assistants, have volunteered their time to ensure community service card holders or low income earners get the care they need. YWAM dental advisor Sue Cole says cost isn’t the only thing preventing a lot of adults from going to the dentist. “There is often a fear factor for people, and you don’t have to be a low income earner to avoid dentistry - it’s one of those things that is easy to put aside,” says Sue. She says having the clinics at Whaioranga with staff and YWAM (or Youth with a Mission)

volunteers provides people with friendly faces and helps to build relationships. “It's not your typical dental operation with a dentist, an assistant and a receptionist.” They expect to help at least 150 people in the two weeks they are in Welcome Bay, and so far everyone has been incredibly grateful says Sue. Whaioranga Trust kaiwhakahaere/operations manager Marama Lovett says there’s a huge need in the community and since they started on Monday, the clinics have been flat out. Most of the appointments for the two weeks booked out within the first few days. She says having so many volunteers not expecting anything in return is amazing, and the dental care and oral health information provided will make a big difference to patients. “People won't have to put up with the pain in their mouth, the stress that it takes or the cost for their families. It’ll be huge,” says Marama. She hopes this pilot will lead to further collaboration with YWAM in the future. The dental clinic will spend one more week at Whaioranga, then a week in Te Puke providing care to kiwifruit workers, and two weeks in Kawerau. Marty says they will then review the success of the programme and look at future options.

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Environmental funding deadline looms

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Environmental groups looking to fund local projects have until the end of July to take advantage of this year’s Environmental Enhancement Fund, which currently totals more than $200,000.

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The allocation provides seed funding of up to $25,000 for each community-based project that helps improve the environment, raises environmental awareness and uses the enthusiasm and skills of the community. Welcome Bay Kindergarten received funding in 2019 to create a ‘green corridor’ in an underused alleyway adjacent to the facility, which had previously been nicknamed ‘dog poo alley’. Teacher Degen Prodger says the alleyway had become a real eye sore for the community. “It was dull, lifeless, intimidating and tired, with broken fences and concrete, and was always littered in dog poo,” he says. With regional council funds, the kindergarten was able to remove the wire fencing and

Welcome Bay Kindergarten teacher Degen Prodger with Tyler and Zara Clark and Evan Jethwa in their upgraded alleyway. Photo: Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

overgrown grass verges and rebuild a timber fence, while replanting natives down either side of the alleyway. “It was a great project in which the community, including our tamariki and whanau, had an opportunity to take ownership

and responsibility as kaitiaki; for maintaining a green space which they use daily.” The fund closes on July 31. For more information, visit: www.boprc.govt.nz/living-inthe-bay/community-funding/ environmental-enhancement-fund

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manager Kirsty Brown claims most farmers and lifestyle block owners understand and follow the rules, she says it only takes one person to put the wider community at risk. “Stopbanks protect our communities in flooding events,” says Kirsty. “We manage more than 350km of stopbanks and they are only as strong as their weakest link, so it is essential every landowner plays their part. “While light grazing of sheep and cows is allowed on stopbanks in the dryer months, over winter it’s best to keep all stock off them as much as possible to prevent damage. “Vehicles can also damage stopbanks, especially when the ground is wet, so please make sure you aren’t driving trucks, tractors or other machinery on them.”

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Young opera singers set to shine Four young opera singers will be taking to the stage at Baycourt’s Addison Theatre this month, for an afternoon concert featuring music by Mozart, Bach, Offenbach, Puccini and others. Presented by the newlyformed Sing a Song of Sixpence Trust, the two winners of the Dame Malvina Major Waikato Aria Competition, tenor Emmanuel

Fuimoana and baritone Alfred Fuimoana, will be joined by soprano Felicity Tomkins and mezzo-soprano Katie Trigg for a stunning performance, accompanied by Francis Cowan. All of the singers are currently working with NZ Opera and considered to be the rising stars of tomorrow. The Emerging Opera Stars concert will be held at Baycourt at 3pm, on Sunday June 20. Tickets available via Ticketek.

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To join the Te Puke Young Farmers club you do have to be fairly young – well, no more than 30 – but you don’t have to be an actual farmer and you don’t have to live in Te Puke. The club, which is one of 80 found across the country that come under the umbrella of the NZ Young Farmers organisation, is all about providing professional and personal support for young people working on the land, with plenty of chances to have fun too. Chair Lindsay Williams explains that the TPYF is a great place for young people working rurally to get to know and become a part of the farming community. “Through the TPYF you know someone is always just a phone call or a message away to help you out when you have an issue,” he says. Events coordinator Aliesha Malcolm agrees. “The YF forum is always a great place to share your frustrations and hear that someone else is going through the same thing as you are. “It is nice to know that you are not alone.”

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The TPYF currently have 25 members and their partners, but also boast an alumni with past members still involved, often acting as mentors. “Once you have been a member,” says Lindsay, “you kind of keep that network for life.” The Te Puke group meet at 6.30pm on the last Tuesday of every month at the Jellicoe St Bar and Eatery, but the catchment for the club is not restricted to the Te Puke area, with members from as far a field as Edgecumbe and the Kaimais. It is open to any young person that wants to join.

A significant number of the TPYF are involved in dairy farming, but other members of the group come from all areas of rural life including dry stock farming, contractors, horticulturists, agriculture students, support service managers, and the current treasurer for the club, Pippa Woods, who is a teacher at ACG and the wife of the local vet who is now too old to officially belong at the ripe old age of 31. TPYF also makes extensive use of social media. “We had 54 people involved in a recent group chat, and even more during Lockdown,” says vice chair Daniel Armstrong. The TPYF are constantly holding both educational and social events ranging from a ‘Cow Conditioning Scoring’ workshop run by Te Puke Vets to an inter-club tenpin bowling competition in Rotorua.

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The organisation is always keen to help other young people find opportunities in the area of employment that they love. “Most townies don’t realise you can step from the city to the farm,” says Lindsay. “They seem to think that you have to be born into a farming family to work on the land. But getting into the business can be as easy as turning up on a farm and asking for work experience.” Aliesha is in the midst of organising an open day for young people interested in getting involved in the primary industries. TPYF can be contacted via: www.facebook.com/ TePukeYoungFarmers or by emailing: Alex Eagles-Tully tepuke@youngfarmers.co.nz

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HELEN AND JOHN FIND THE SUPPORT THEY NEED AT BOB OWENS VILLAGE Helen has a new appreciation for the simple things in life, such as going for a coffee with friends at the drop of a hat. Those same friends have also noticed she is looking ‘a bit brighter’ these days and Helen believes that is because she knows her husband of 58 years, John, is receiving the best of care. “I think it was just the stress and strain of knowing I couldn’t leave John alone for a minute,” says the Bob Owens Retirement Village resident. “He would say he was going to call the police, or he was going to drive the car, so I would have to hide the keys, there were lots of things like that. “And you perhaps don’t realise the effect it has on you at the time.” John moved into dementia care at the end of 2019 after living with Helen in their village apartment for nearly five years. An Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 2018 had confirmed what the family had suspected for a few years but John, with his trademark sense of humour, had deflected the medics’ concerns.

“It took a long time to get him tested. We asked the doctor three times but with his sense of humour, he would get round everything!” smiles Helen. “He’s always been a great teller of jokes, and he can relate it to whatever happens to be going on, so they just weren’t seeing what we could see.” On one occasion, Helen had gone out for the day and John had been on the phone to one of their three children who later rang her to share her fears that dad wasn’t himself. “The kids picked up on it. He would phone them and then phone again later but he’d deny that he’d just spoken to them. “A couple of his friends realised he was not his usual self due to the stories being told.” Another health issue eventually set the journey to a diagnosis in motion. “He had trouble with his heart and was calling the doctors captain! Well he did love his cruises!” says Helen. A brain scan and MRI confirmed what the family had suspected – John, now 85, had Alzheimer’s.

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It’s not the way Helen had expected their retirement years to play out. The pair met in Wellington where John was working for BNZ. After getting married and living in Suva, Fiji for three years, they transferred to Rotorua where they stayed for 30 years. They retired to Mount Maunganui in the early 90s but soon got bored so they decided to buy a small kiwifruit orchard in Te Puna. After giving that up they built a new house but 14 years later decided that the lawns, gardens and house maintenance were getting too much and the idea of a retirement village grew more and more appealing.

“We thought it was great to have the care centre here if we needed it but we weren’t going to need it,” says Helen. As the reality of John’s health needs slowly dawned, Helen recalls how the amazing community of friends in the village supported them both on that journey. “Everyone here was marvellous. “My granddaughter really wanted John to come to her wedding and two of my friends here came along so that they could bring him back early and I could enjoy the reception which was a wonderful thing to do.”

Life has opened back up for Helen. “I’ve been on a few coach trips and just the simple ability to go for a coffee whenever I want is a big deal for me.” John was a gifted musician with a passion for Dixieland jazz who would play piano accordion, clarinet, saxophone and keyboard in dance bands. While Helen regrets that John has lost his love of music, she is thankful that one trademark trait remains intact. “At least he has his great sense of humour so we do still have a bit of a laugh!”

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Creating a buzzing artistic city the potential to become the CCD – a central cultural district with the creative community turning it into the heart of the city, and the city becoming the heart of the region. There’s a big blank canvas waiting to be painted on and the commissioners are asking for the arts

community to pick up a brush and paint their vision for the future on it. Submissions to the Long Term Plan are due by 4pm on Monday, June 7. Hearings begin a week later with the LTP adopted by July 30. Submissions to the LTP can be sent in online via: www.tauranga.govt.nz

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Tauranga city commissioners Bill Wasley, Stephen Selwood, Anne Tolley and Shadrach Rolleston. Photo: Rosalie Liddle Crawford.

Council commissioners are hoping Tauranga’s arts community will be very vocal in having their say on the future of the city. The Long Term Plan consultation period ends on Monday, and Anne Tolley, Shadrach Rolleston, Bill Wasley and Stephen Selwood are hoping to hear back from everyone involved in a sector which can often be regarded as having less importance than roads, housing, rubbish and sewage. The Western Bay of Plenty’s art map has been evolving rapidly over the last decade, turning Tauranga into a vibrant hub of bubbling creativity. The Incubator at Tauranga’s Historic Village has been one of the driving forces behind that, thanks to individual creative community champions, along with the region becoming a popular place for muralists, filmmakers, musicians and artists to live and work. “Come and talk to us about it,” says Anne. “We could be a great city. It’s not just about pipes and roads. It’s really important to us that there’s a strong signal from the arts sector.” “We want to hear about all the good things happening, what you think of what’s in the LTP and what you think can be improved too,” adds Bill. Stephen Selwood, who regards himself as ‘the

infrastructure guy’, believes there’s not much point in having the physical platform of a city built unless you’ve got the social infrastructure as well. “We need to realise that our history, our arts, our culture and our heritage are all the things that make a truly great city,” he says. “We need to celebrate that and provide the means, be it film, arts, culture, music,” says Stephen. “As an outsider coming in, I hear a lot from people about cost and rates. But we’re not having a really sound conversation in the community about the benefits. Infrastructure and social infrastructure are complementary.” Where artists go, others often follow. Big creative breakthroughs are also a social process, often occurring when a diverse population comes together. Groups need spaces and facilities to express their dance, music and culture. The five most creative cities in the world, according to the BBC, are Mexico City, Sharjah, Belgrade, Dakar and Bangkok, with a vibrant youth culture fuelling a lot of that creativity. One of the challenges Tauranga faces is losing young talented musicians as they leave to study elsewhere. The library downtown needs replacing, while a civic centre can also tell the stories of our people and region and the downtown area has

Dream theme for Tauranga Showquest

After months of preparation, the Trustpower Arena will be humming with excitement on Wednesday, June 9, as student teams perform live on stage in the annual Showquest event. Tauranga is the fifth region to stage the performing arts event, with local teens capturing the spirit of the event in themes such as following your dreams,

the life of Dr. Seuss, and Alice in Wonderland. Showquest is staged nationwide by Rockquest Promotions, the team behind the successful original music competitions Smokefreerockquest and Smokefree Tangata Beats. This year they’re welcoming record entries across 15 shows in 12 regional centres.

Event director Matt Ealand says the team is looking forward to the fourth year of the programme. “The last three years we have seen a lot of incredible teamwork, with students working together to develop performances about themes that are important to them,” says Matt.

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A step in the right direction As many readers will be aware, Tauranga City Council is currently consulting on its Long Term Plan.

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than most due to low past investment and a rapidly increasing population, but we are not alone – several other New Zealand cities are facing higher costs for infrastructure new and old, and are raising rates accordingly. The structure of local government doesn’t exactly lead to easy decision making for spend on infrastructure and community facilities. Low rates are easier to offer to voters than delayed future infrastructure, but at some stage this needs to catch up. The recently installed

commissioners at Tauranga City Council don’t have this pressure, so can make longerterm decisions with future generations in mind. Businesses will bear the brunt of the rate increases required to fund the uplift in facilities and infrastructure, alongside cost increases for services. While we might have expected pushback from the business community, feedback I’ve been given has been very

positive; they are keen to see progress in the city and they understand that business will need to contribute more to that. Businesses have been asking for more progress on infrastructure and amenity for a while; productivity and liveability for their staff are important to them. They see the decisions that the commission are making as leading the city in the right direction.

That support comes with a couple of concerns though. Council will need to execute projects quickly and accurately, and central government is expected to front up to match increased local investment. Tauranga is well acknowledged for being behind on infrastructure, which affects our living standards. While the step change we need to make will be difficult for some, it must be addressed and this plan is a firm step in the right direction.

Employees burnt out and smouldering

A high rate of New Zealand employees are burnt-out, according to recently released AUT research.

Eleven per cent of the 1000 study participants reported being burnt-out, the most severe level of job fatigue, and 20 per cent are considered ‘high risk’. The data shows clearly worsening experiences in the New Zealand workforce says AUT Business School Professor, Jarrod Haar, who conducted the research. He says this is particularly worrying because of the strong link between burnout and having serious mental health issues.

The study found burnt-out participants had higher anxiety, depression, and psychological syndromes (like sleep issues) and psychosomatic syndromes (including stomach cramps) than the rest of the study sample. They are also significantly more miserable than other participants in the study: the average happiness level of the burnt-out group was 48 per cent compared to 68 per cent of all others. “My research shows burnt-out workers are anywhere from 14 to 24 times more likely to have severe levels of mental health issues – this is a critical concern that must be addressed,” says Professor Haar, who calls the latest

findings a “rallying cry” for human resource departments. “Organisations need to be aware that their workforce is likely feeling serious pressure, and any way to relieve this pressure will benefit workers and organisations.” Professor Haar cautions there are four key signs to watch for: emotional exhaustion, feelings of indifference to work, trouble staying focused and a lack of emotional control. While most employees feel tired at times, only those who scored highly across all four factors are considered burnt-out. A good proxy is: if you are consistently tired before the day starts, you may be burnt-out.

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The other side of the story

I find myself agreeing strongly with the mechanic on page 10 of The Weekend Sun, May 28 (Tauranga mechanic slams “bullying” NZTA inspectors). I've run into a similar problem with marine inspectors. I have a RNLI lifeboat that I wanted to use for charity purposes, like supplying Tauranga Food Bank and Homes of Hope, with all running costs my responsibility. These boats are the safest in the world and designed for rescuing crew off sinking ships in hurricanes. The inspector came and looked over the vessel and declared I'd changed wheelhouse doors and they weren't safe. I showed him photos from the UK, where the boat was originally stationed, but he refused to accept that and as he wasn’t going to budge and I wasn’t going to change vessel to suit his whims, I didn't go through with the survey and could only take friends of friends out. The attitude of this inspector was very dictatorial and not nice, plus survey fees can be so high as to make owning a boat unviable. We need a citizens group to be able to investigate and take unreasonable authorities to task. John Fairburn, Katikati.

I witnessed first-hand the events on Wednesday, May 26, at the Tauranga Ratepayers Alliance launch. What needs to be said, is the events leading up to the negative response to Kimiora Williams Te Reo Maori greeting. The first three speakers were Peter Williams, Simon Bridges and Jordan Williams; all of whom were quite fluent in their deliveries, setting up a steady flow of engaged listening. Kimiora Williams was then introduced as the Tauranga Ratepayers Alliance spokesperson, the first person to speak from the Group Steering Committee. The audience was all ears as I know I was, but unfortunately

The definition of democracy?

What exactly is democracy? The origin is the Greek words demos and kratos, meaning government of the people. The reality, however, is totally different. Realistically, it is the right to vote for a bunch of politicians who ignore the will of the people and do exactly as they wish. Labour were given a mandate to govern on their own, yet when the Greens or the Maori Party say ‘jump’, Jacinda asks ‘how high?’. Locally, the council has foisted on ratepayers bins, which the majority of us neither want nor need, simply adding the cost to our rates. Auckland Council and its offshoots are simply a law unto themselves. No wonder so many of us are thinking ‘why bother?’ at election time. Ray Gilbert, Papamoa Beach.

Kimiora spent at least 50 seconds searching the stage as though she had lost something and then had trouble with the microphone. Her first words of formal greeting were then in Maori, which led to an instant heckle from some in the right front quadrant. I am sure this would not have happened if Kimiora had not had the prior time-lapsing difficulties on stage. I wish Kim and her team every success in kerbing the ridiculous proposed residential rate increases on our residents, who are already paying more than in the other five main centres. Doug Morris, Tauranga.

Greerton name change

Change of long-established town names can only cause confusion and resentment. A good example of this is Edinburgh in Scotland. I spent a lot of time there in the early 70s (Navy Rosyth). I talked to quite a few of the Edinburgh locals and they said they never liked the name and preferred the original name of ‘Dunedin’, or its nickname ‘Auld Reeky’ (‘Old Smokey’).

Edinburgh is the conqueror’s name for the city – Edwin’s Borough – and not a Scottish name at all. The conquest of Dunedin occurs more than 600 years ago and the new name hasn’t been accepted by a lot of folk. It’s food for thought. Change town names at your peril I say. (P.S: Perhaps in 100 years’ time they might have robots on the streets of Greerton fighting it out over the name of the town.) Ken Jones, Katikati.

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Nurses Strike Affects Tauranga Hospital Patient, staff and whānau safety is our number one consideration. If you were to have surgery or had an outpatient’s appointment on Wednesday 9 June, you will have been contacted by us rescheduling your new appointment. However, if you need to check your appointment, please call 0800 333 477 between 7.30am and 5pm weekdays.

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) union, whose members are nurses, midwives and health care assistants, has given notice of full withdrawal of labour strike action on Wednesday 9 June 2021 for 8 hours. • 11am to 7pm on Wednesday 9 June 2021 The hospital will be open only for emergency, essential services and urgent medical care on Wednesday 9 June. Most non-essential services and planned (elective) surgery are being postponed because of the strike. The effect of removing a large percentage of the nursing workforce from our hospitals, for even a short period of time, is hard to overstate. To ensure patient, staff and whānau safety, we must be prepared as an organisation, hence our focus on contingency planning.

Please save the hospital emergency department for emergencies only. In the event of an emergency please dial 111 for emergency health assistance or an ambulance. If you require medical attention for a situation that is NOT life threatening please contact your GP or the free HealthLine on 0800 611 116 for health advice in the first instance, 24/7. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your co-operation.

COVID-19 Vaccinations If you are booked to have your COVID-19 vaccination at the Tauranga Hospital site on Wednesday 9 June, this will be rescheduled. Please don’t phone the call centre, they will contact you to reschedule this. If you are booked to have your COVID-19 vaccination at the 1st Avenue site, this will go ahead as scheduled.

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Services which are closed:

Services at both Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals are reduced on Wednesday 9 June, as the industrial action means that we have greatly reduced numbers of nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants on our wards.

• Outpatient Clinics • Planned gastroscopies and other gastroenterology • Planned surgery (including day surgery) • Outpatients rehabilitation • Transit Lounge • Specialist Nursing Services • Public Health Nursing Services (e.g. B4 School, Ear Van, school based vaccination) • District Nursing • Oncology (Tauranga and Whakatāne) • Medical Day Stay Unit (Tauranga) • Sexual Health Clinic

If you had planned surgery or had an outpatient’s appointment which has been deferred and want to talk to someone please call our Patient Line 0800 333 477 between 7.30am and 5pm weekdays.

Services which remain open: • Emergency Departments • Assessment Planning Unit, APU (Tauranga) • Intensive Care Unit/CCU/HDU (Tauranga), Acute Care Unit (Whakatāne) • Paediatric Wards (Tauranga and Whakatāne) • Maternity Units (Tauranga and Whakatāne) • Special Care Baby Units (Tauranga and Whakatāne) • Emergency (acute) surgery • Mental Health and Addiction Inpatients’ Wards and Crisis Teams • Public Health Services (Toi Te Ora)

Services which are reduced: • Renal Dialysis Unit (Tauranga and Whakatāne) • Clinical Physiology • Cath Lab/Endoscopy (acute only)

If you need care In the event of an emergency please call 111 for an ambulance. If you require medical attention for a situation that is not life threatening, you should do what you normally do: visit or phone your GP 24/7, talk to your pharmacist, or call the free 24/7 HealthLine 0800 611 116.

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Friday 4 June 2021

Talking healthy skin

Asking questions “The smart ones ask when they don’t know. And, sometimes, when they do.” Malcolm Forbes

No one wants to appear foolish when everyone else seems to know what’s going on. However, when we step out and ask for explanations for those things we don’t understand, surprisingly we appear more courageous and intelligent. We may even be asking the questions others fear to ask.

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When we don’t presume we know everything, new understandings and perspectives can be revealed and, in doing so, we remain humble, retain self-respect and are more accepting of ourselves. The interesting thing is that when we ask for explanations, people are usually very gracious and happy to give them.

Many of us have an interest in health and food, and eat well as a result.

So here lies the question: do we need to supplement our diet to get the nourishment for healthy and youthful skin? I feel you really need to look at what you eat, when you eat, where has your food been sourced, and how it is stored, packaged and prepared. Then look at what stress you are under, your health and what stage of life you are at. With all of these answered you can make an informed decision and ask: are you adequately fulfilling your body’s nutrient requirements? Because your skin is the largest organ of the body, it will often get the last of the nutrients from our foods. Healthy skin starts from within. Skin health and nutrients go hand-in-hand, so we often encounter a skin condition that has

manifested from a lack of nutrition. One very important nutrient is water; we are continuously losing it, so we must replenish it. Dehydration is often a major factor that we have to address in skincare. Other skin conditions we encounter are dryness, eczema, psoriasis, impaired barrier function (your skin’s own natural protective layer) and inflammation. We carry a fantastic range of supplements to help balance these conditions, including Kiki, InskinCosmodics, the Skintrition range and Bestow Beauty products. If you would like to know more, book in for a skin consultation. “Let your food be your medicine and your medicine be your food.” Hippocrates 460-370BC.

Knowing the right nutrients for your body Cardiovascular health is all about the transport of blood which carries oxygen and nutrients from our heart and lungs to nourish individual cells.

Our focus here is to look at common problems and identify the role of nutrition to both help and prevent problems. This is a brief overview, and you should contact me for personalised nutritional advice. A healthy body will have blood that is able to flow smoothly throughout our body. To achieve this, the processes that manufacture blood will ensure that the liquid plasma, red blood cells, platelets and white blood cells that form our blood are made seamlessly. Good blood is able to bring oxygen and nutrients to cells so that our cells can function at their best.

Common problems include poor red blood cell formation caused by low levels of nutrients - especially iron and vitamins B12 and folate, which can be tested and treated by your GP. A problem often ignored is how easily blood flows. Certain antioxidants, such as grape seed proanthocyanidins, promote blood flow and in doing so can help normalise blood pressure. Antioxidants are especially important as they reduce oxidative stress (free radical damage) in blood vessels and also help blood to flow properly. A good multi should have the nutrients that help with blood flow. These should include natural vitamin E, B vitamins and, most importantly, the potent antioxidants proanthocyanidins in grape seed extract and anthocyanins from blackcurrants. I prefer high-quality New Zealand made extracts. Your daily multi should include these nutrients. It should have a full B complex, at least 50IU of natural vitamin E and have 150mg of pure OPC with supporting anthocyanins. This will help your blood flow, protect your heart and blood vessels and help maintain good circulatory health.

John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. For more information call 0800 423 559, email: john@abundant.co.nz or visit: www.abundant.co.nz to read my new newsletter.

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Local charity on the ground in Covid crisis

A Bay of Plenty charity is digging deep in response to the raging Covid epidemic that has affected thousands of people throughout India, Nepal, the Philippines and Bangladesh.

Some international observers believe Covid’s impact upon Nepal may even be greater than that of the massive earthquakes it suffered six years ago. “We have been moved by the compassion locals here in Tauranga have shown towards these countries,” adds Shaun, “with International 100 people already Needs, a Taurangamaking donations based international to our crisis appeal. community charity, “Right now, that has stepped up need is greater its focus in these than ever. These countries as countries’ health households suffer systems are being a loss of income, crippled by Covid. often the loss of their “It is the poorest income earner, and Nepalese children with food parcels funded through of the poor most the risk of starvation International Needs’ efforts. at risk. alongside the Covid “The support infection itself. Nepal is suffering at a similar from donations, even small Executive director Shaun level to its larger neighbour donations, makes a huge Sutcliffe says the latest wave of India, with many rural areas difference to the lives of the virus has seen the charity’s already poorly served for health these people, and even to the volunteer workers in these services simply unable to cope likelihood that they can survive countries putting themselves with the influx of sick patients. this epidemic.” on the front line every day, Based on current estimates, Anyone that wants to donate providing masks, food, the country is likely to have to International Needs can do so sanitation and shelter for women a death toll by July that far via the charity’s bank account: and children caught in the exceeds any other south-east 02-0432-0234652-00 or via: epidemic’s grasp. Asian country. The official death toll of 4700 is believed to www.innz.org.nz/appeals/ “Many of the people we work be well under-counted. COVID19 with are day labourers and rickshaw drivers, all of whom only get paid when they turn up to work,” explains Shaun. “There is no sick pay or health insurance for these people, and they often work every day, for every meal, so cannot afford to get sick or to not turn up for work.”

Inspiring action for your health ageing plan After four Healthy Ageing articles in The Weekend Sun, we’ve been invited to speak to several community groups, with some individuals choosing to join us at Clubfit.

We’ve also learned of a lady who threw out her margarine, a gentleman taking off his shoes to feel the wet grass under his feet, and another who is now doing Tai Chi at the local church hall after reading our articles. It’s been a pleasure to inspire readers in the Bay to live their best life. If you’re still thinking about it, let’s bring all the self-doubt, uncertainty and fear to an end! It’s time to trust your body, temper your mind and live your life to the fullest of your healthy ageing capacity.

Bring this article into Clubfit, either in Greerton or Baywave, and we’ll help you to design a plan to suit your lifestyle, irrespective of if it’s with us or not. This is our duty and responsibility as a trusted health and fitness facility in the Bay. Like many at the higher and wiser ages in life, we hear daily of someone who has taken ill or, more sadly, has left us. Bizarrely, no one really knows when we’ll be called to leave this incredible life. So take a deep and invigorating breath, make your decision, and start your Healthy Ageing journey today. Book a time for your complimentary healthy aging plan by emailing: joanne.melbourne@bayvenues.co.nz

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New road layout changes for SH2 Changes will be taking place on State Highway 2 north of Sargent Road (Wainui Stream) and south of Wright Road (Whatakao Stream) from this week, as part of the Waihi to Omokoroa safety improvements project.

The wide shoulder will help reduce driver frustration and unsafe passing manoeuvres by allowing slower vehicles to pull over to the left so other vehicles have the opportunity to pass. Drivers should demonstrate courtesy by allowing vehicles that have slowed back into the flow of traffic.

A new road layout, including the removal of the Work Road passing lane and reinstatement of the Aongatete passing lane, began on Wednesday, June 2. The passing lane closure has been part of the design for this area, says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency The changes will affect the stretch of regional manager road from Waihi to Omokoroa. infrastructure delivery, “While we acknowledge there Jo Wilton. may be some frustration with “People entering and leaving the removal of the passing lane, Work Road told us they felt Waka Kotahi is committed unsafe turning right across the to Vision Zero, a vision for passing lane. The community Aotearoa New Zealand where no was advised of the design in one is killed or seriously injured January, with general support on our roads, and removing the for the closure. A wide shoulder will be included to enable slower passing lane in this location is the safest option.” vehicles to pull over,” says Jo.

These works are part of Section 8 Sharp Road to Sargent Drive. Temporary speed limits will be in place to allow traffic to adapt to the new road layout and the works are expected to be completed by June 11. Other activity on the state highway includes relocation of services, shoulder widening and new line markings between Athenree Road and Kauri Point Road. Minor delays should be expected and drivers are encouraged to take extra care, reduce their speed and follow directions of the traffic management staff and signage. “Ideally we would have provided more notice about these works taking place, however delays on other areas of the project with consents has meant the construction team are moving around the corridor where they can,” says Jo. Visit the interactive Waka Kotahi Journey Planner website: www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz, for the latest information on roadworks, traffic, road closures and detours.

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Road freight decarbonisation between a rock and a hard place Further consolidation is likely if the road freight industry is to make a meaningful reduction in carbon emissions according to new research from Westpac NZ’s economic team. Westpac NZ industry economist Paul Clark says that the ability of most road freight operators to decarbonise is really limited to improving operational efficiencies. That can be achieved by maximising the use of existing carrying and storage capacity, and by improving fuel efficiencies. “However, reducing fossil fuel consumption and minimising the carbon content of fuel used is easier said than done,” says Paul.

“Technologies can help to some extent, but most are either immature or the associated infrastructure is lacking. Addressing that will require significant investment.” Paul says most road freight operators are not well positioned to make these changes. “This is an industry full of small owner-operators. “Even during the best of times, competition is cutthroat, and in a marketplace where price is king, margins are tight. “With most operators focused on keeping their heads above water, investment in lower emission vehicles is hardly front of mind. That’s not good for decarbonisation. It’s also not good for operating efficiencies, which are adding further

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Coughing cats

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Have you ever noticed your cat coughing? A coughing cat is a common reason owners come in and see us. Owners often describe the cough as anything from occasional to several violent coughs in a row. Most of these cases present as sudden in onset, with no warning of ill health. On admitting the cats, we perform clinical examinations and often find that they actually are quite alert, responsive and their main vitals are within normal range. Pressure on the windpipe may result in a little exaggerated swallowing. This finding gives us a clue to the problem. Our next step is to sedate the cat, opening the mouth, drawing the tongue gently forward as well as lifting the soft palate up. Here we may find trapped grass next to the voice box which can

trigger a cough/gag response. The grass may be bunched into a ball or it can be extended straight, and as such can be right up above the soft palate and into the back of the nose. Occasionally the cough is joined by a sneeze and the blade may even protrude through a nostril! We can’t be certain why cats eat grass, but it is a widespread habit. Some suggest that it is to boost nutrient levels, act as a laxative, or that cats simply like the taste and texture. The main concern is any contaminants, such as sprays, that are on the grass that may harm the cats, so be mindful of this. Of course, there are other reasons for coughing in cats, so any time your cat displays a cough you should contact your vet.

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A sudden songwriter controversy strikes! Zealand’s best song. Thomas Oliver won that award in 2016 for his song If I Move To Mars. APRA’s statement says: “We have reached out to Thomas and his management and advised them that his APRA Silver Scroll Award title from 2016 will be revoked, and his name will be removed from our award records and from the trophy.”

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The APRA statement also says: “As part of our direct involvement in that (i.e. stopping music industry bad behaviour), APRA is reviewing all our terms and conditions for participation in our awards and programs, and also reviewing our complaints procedures.” So if I’m reading this correctly, there will now be some sort of behavioural test for songwriters. What will the rules be for songwriters if they want to win an Thomas Oliver. award? I note that what Oliver did, The woman’s allegations had earlier bad though it was, has not seen him The last two columns have been charged with anything. So he hasn’t been shared anonymously on a about gigs – it must be time for social media forum. some controversy. He said he was “blackout drunk”, had no memory of what Because something controversial happened, and had pieced it happened last week and it seems to have received very little by way of media comment. together after speaking with the woman and an RNZ Music employee. One report I read had a content warning so, uncertain as to the etiquette with such things, I Unacceptable repeat it here: This article covers sexual assault In his statement, Oliver said he took and harassment and may be triggering for some responsibility for his actions, which were readers. I should also mention that it may contain “completely unacceptable” and that he was deeply opinions you disagree with – which seems a bit of a trigger these days – and that those opinions come “regretful”, “remorseful” and “sorry”. The incident prompted him to quit drinking, he said. from a not-entirely-young-any-more white male, That was followed by a second Facebook post; also an iffy proposition in certain circles. Oliver said he now realised he had not owned his And, just in case, here's a trigger warning for actions. “This situation is not about my feelings dog-lovers: I am in fact a cat person. and alcohol is not an excuse. What I did was And though not actually planning to mention inexcusable, and it doesn’t warrant an explanation.” the cats today, you should probably brace yourself On May 15 he said he was stepping away from in case one of them accidentally slips in. music for the foreseeable future. First, a little background... I’m not going to relitigate that, or the fact it Thomas Oliver is a New Zealand singer, musician and songwriter. Last month, in a lengthy statement would seem that NZR Music failed to properly support the woman, their employee. I want on his Facebook page, he admitted to assaulting a to consider the reaction from APRA, the woman in 2017. He followed as she was trying to leave a party and Australasian Performing Right Association, which collects royalties owed to songwriters and holds “grasped her throat with my hand”, after she had the Silver Scroll Awards, annually crowning New previously declined his request to kiss her.

‘broken the law’ per se. But what if Thomas Oliver had robbed a bank? How about fraud that's not as bad as robbing a bank is it? What if he was busted for drugs? Does it depend on the type of drug (marijuana okay but P bad)? Which previous winners have criminal convictions? Should lawbreaking disqualify you, or is some lawbreaking alright? Or is it only about physical violence? What about the Silver Scroll ceremony after which a fight broke out between members of Herbs and The Exponents? Or is it only violence towards women? I guess the big question is – do you need to do something illegal? Or just something frowned upon by a group of no doubt carefully selected people of all races, sexes and socioeconomic groupings. APRA appear serious about applying a morality test to a songwriting competition. I suspect they’ve opened something resembling a can. Beware, lest it contain worms.

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Fundraising breakfast a hit Tauranga Citizen’s Club got behind the pink movement last Sunday and hosted their own Pink Breakfast, in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. Their breakfast had 128 guests in attendance and raised a whopping $640. The executive also donated $360 to bring the fundraising total up to $1000. “We host this breakfast every year and thank all those that support it,” says Tauranga Citz Club CEO Attendees at the Tauranga Citizen’s Club’s Pink Breakfast. Lee Davis. “We will be hosting a blue ribbon breakfast for these terrible diseases at some time in their lives,” prostate cancer in September, so please come and says Lee. support these events as most people are touched by For more information, visit: www.tgacitz.co.nz

Shane Hales and The Shazam! Band Legendary Kiwi entertainer Shane first hit the New Zealand music scene as a frontline vocalist with top mid-1960s band The Pleazers. That was quickly followed by solo residencies on popular TV shows C’mon (1968-69), Happen Inn and FreeRide. In 1969, Shane’s Loxene Golden Disc-winning song Saint Paul was number one on the New Zealand charts for seven weeks. More than just another dance band, Shane and The Shazam! Band present a high-powered, rockin’ show that you just wanna dance to, including a fullscale 90-minute celebration tribute of the heyday hits of Cliff Richard and The Shadows, plus some of the great rock’n’pop hits from the teen idols of that amazing era - Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, The Beatles and more, including Shane’s own hits. Shane personally handpicked the members of his Shazam! Band from among the cream of New Zealand musicians and it is one hell of a show! The Entertainers Club gigs are held at Tauranga Citz Club (upstairs) every second Sunday of the month. Catch Shane Hales and The Shazam! Band on Sunday June 13, from 5-8 pm. Tickets, priced at $15, are available now at Tauranga Citizens Club reception. There will be a full bar and meals available.

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BOP Symphonia rehearsing for Beethoven and Brass.

The inspirations behind the music Bay of Plenty Symphonia is pleased to present their June concert, Beethoven and Brass.

Featuring a slightly smaller orchestra than normal to fit the Holy Trinity Church stage, the programme is no less dynamic. Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony is the centrepiece of the programme. Written in 1803 at a time when Beethoven was coming to terms with his worsening deafness, the symphony is acknowledged as one of the most influential compositions ever and is remarkable for its many musical innovations. It caused a sensation when first performed due to its length and scale, and changed the idea of what a symphony could be. Originally written for Napolean Bonaparte, Beethoven changed the title to Eroica – or ‘heroic’ – and the dedication “to the memory of a great man” after becoming disillusioned when

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Napoleon appointed himself emperor. Tauranga based trombone player Joe Thomas is BOP Symphonia’s featured soloist. Joe studied at the New Zealand School of Music then worked for the NZ Army band in Christchurch before returning to his hometown. His family have played a dominant role in the Tauranga brass band scene over the years. Beethoven and Brass is conducted by Justus Rozemond and will be performed at Holy Trinity Church, Tauranga, on Saturday, June 19, from 4pm. Tickets cost $10 from Eventfinda and i-Sites. Booking fees will apply. Door sales will be available before the concert (cash only). The Weekend Sun has one double pass to see Beethoven and Brass on June 19 for one lucky reader who can tell us who Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony was originally written for. Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, June 8.

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Uplifting classical music for all to enjoy Accessible classical music is on its way to Tauranga – and Matamata – thanks to Scholars Baroque Aotearoa and NZBarok.

lovers and newbies alike. “Anyone can turn up and find something in this music to enjoy,” says Chalium. “This is really accessible classical music, and I recognise that not all classical music is accessible.” Throwing caution Conductor Chalium Poppy says their latest concert – Handel and Bach – is perfect for classical to the wind, the Scholars have jumped into the deep end of J.S. Bach with two of his most joyous Motets. These are partnered with two of G F Handel’s equally glorious Chandos Anthems. How to solve There are Sudoku!a lot of ‘firsts’ for the scholars in this No.2091 MEDIUM concert, says Chalium. “We’re trying some new things, so there will be a 4 1 in this concert, which is cool for us. Fillfew thedifferences grid so that 7 9 4 1 every“It’s first time we’ll be singing Bach, the rowthe and every master of baroque music. We couldn’t 3x3indisputable square contains 8 2 6 really call ourselves a baroque choir without one the digits 1 to 9 day tackling his astoundingly challenging music! 3 6 4 8 “This is also the first time the Scholars Baroque Solution No.2090 How to solve themselves have selected what music we sing. 2 4 No.2091 8 9 6“Handel 7 3 411 chandos anthems, so the choir 1 5 2 wrote Sudoku! 3 1 2 7 9 4 5 8 6 voted on their favourite and the winning two made 61 7 4 5 3 4 5 7 6 3 8 9 1 2 it onto this concert programme,” he says. 2 1 3 8 7 5 Fill the grid so that 9 6 4“The other first about this concert – which is 6 3 1 7 8 5 4 9 6 2 3 4 8 1 every row and every 5 8really 2 3 also 6 7 exciting 1 4 9 – is that we’re going to do some 3x3 this concert to Matamata.” 2 7 4 travelling; 3 square5contains 2 6 taking 3 9 8 5 we’re 1 8 64 the digits 1 to 9 5 2 1Chalium says this concert is perfect for anyone 3 7 6 4 9 8 1 4 who needs a mood boost. 6 9 2 1 3 8 4 5 7 6 4 8 “Many have said that it’s really uplifting music Solution No.2090

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– I’m not sure if that speaks to the music itself or more to the time in which we live,” says Chalium. “When you look at what’s going on in the world, we’re still pretty lucky here in New Zealand to be able to gather as an ensemble and perform for the public. This is about the happiest concert I’ve ever conducted. “The music is really joyful.” Earlybirds can buy tickets at: www.ticketek.co.nz and cash only for concert door sales 45 minutes prior

to the show, until sold out. The Scholars Baroque Aotearoa chamber choir and soloists and the NZBarok Orchestral Ensemble will perform at St Mary Immaculate Church in Tauranga on June 12 from 7.30pm, and again at the All Saints Church in Matamata on June 13 from 2.30pm. Tauranga tickets cost $35 per adult, $30 for seniors and $5 for students and children. Matamata tickets are $25 per adult and $5 for students and children.

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New Zealand music legends Devilskin and Kora will band together to co-headline a ninedate winter tour across the country this June.

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tour, promising big songs and a formidable live energy that is not to be missed! Starting out as four brothers from Whakatane, Kora stormed this country’s music scene in the early 2000s, and as their momentum grew so did their band members, as local muso Dan McGruer joined them on bass, guitar, and keyboard. The Volume EP was released in 2004 and the band quickly developed a reputation as being one of the nation’s finest live acts with their debut LP - the eponymous ‘Kora’ - which went to number one and spent a year in the top 40 before reaching double platinum status.

Devilskin in concert. Photo Morgan Creative.

Hard-hitting Kiwi band Devilskin have garnered a solid worldwide fan-base thanks to their relentless touring schedule. A swathe of brilliant live reviews from Europe to America to Australia are testament to the groundswell of support for this hard-working and focused act. Don’t miss this explosive tour with two of New Zealand’s hottest live bands on June 18 in Mount Maunganui. Get your tickets today! Visit: www.eventfinda.co.nz for more information. BIGGEST VARIETY OF STALLS EVER

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The Incubator Gallery (The Historic Village Tauranga) welcomes Artist Lynette Fisher. A collection of small bubble-shaped nostalgic (lockdown inspired) original paintings. 10am-2pm. 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 Justice of the Peace Saturday 10am-12pm The Crossing Shopping Mall Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm Kids Pottery Classes Bethlehem Pottery Kids Class Make a Jug/Pitcher Sat 29 May 1pm 4.30pm $60 per child Max 8 kids, FIFS Contact Juliet 021 2711 433 BPC.kidsclasses@gmail.com LOL Laughter Wellness Learn to release your happy hormones & give yourself a boost. Make laughter a choice,

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Want to join a small group for social get togethers? This is not a singles only nor a dating group. Anyone interested 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 Saturday 6:30pm Movie Screening ‘Promising Young Woman’ at the boutique Junction Theatre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Tickets $10. Doors open 6pm for 6.30pm screening. Ph 549 1658. St Stephens Jigsaw Library Every Saturday 10am-12pm 500 puzzles available Hire: 1000p for $1, 500p for 50c Large pieces available. Choose from childrens, Landscape, animals, Collections. See you at Highmore Terrace, Brookfield 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 Social Dance 7-10pm Baptist Church 13th Ave every 2nd Saturday on month, next dance June 12th. Ph Jan 576 3455 Te Puke Scottish Society Mid Year Christmas Dance, Saturday, 19th June, 7-10.30, Memorial Hall, Jellicoe Street, Te Puke. Live music, aircon hall, supper, raffles. $7 entry. Valerie 573 7093 Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

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Art on the Strand Original art for sale. Weather permitting. The Strand, Tauranga. 9am - 4pm Tauranga Society of Artists 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. Choral Evensong St Peter’s Anglican Church, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. 4pm. Featuring music by Charles, Samuel, and Samuel Sebastian Wesley presented by the St Peter’s Chancel Choir. Free/koha.

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Honest Liars Improv - A night of hilarious improvised comedy. Like “Whose Line is it Anyway.” 7pm The Jam Factory. $15 tickets www.honestliarsimprov.co.nz 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 NZDA BOP Range Day NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licence Papamoa Farmers Market 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 Psychic Cafe Spiritual Event Greerton Community Hall. Bay’s top Psychics, Healers, Spiritualists & more. Doors open 6:40pm, starts 7pm. $10 at the door, then everything free. www.psychiccafe.nz Quakers In Tauranga All welcome to join mostly silent meeting exploring the spiritual experience of each person. 10am, 233 Cameron Rd. 07 543 3101

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Meets at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti, at 1.30pm. Play or listen. Visitors welcome. Contact June 021-0826-9041 Yin Yoga Ceremonial Cacao Yin Yoga class with ceremonial cacao this Sunday 6th of June at 6pm in 345 Maunganui Road (Snr Citizen Hall) $25 per person

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome Ph 0800 229 6757 Bethlehem Indoor Bowls Meets in Bethlehem Hall every Monday night. 7.30 start. Names in by 7.15pm. New members of all ages welcome. Ph John 027 654 1298 Chess At Mount Maunganui Mt RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Ph Werner 027 721 9499 Dutch Friendly Support Network

Coffee morning 1st Monday of month, 10am-12noon. $4 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Road, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968 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 Justice of the Peace CourthouseMcLean Street 1pm-4pm. Arataki Community Centre 10am-12pm Omokoroa Library Western Avenue 1-3pm. Papamoa Library 5-6pm Keep On Your Feet Omokoroa 11am12, Settlers Hall, 334 Omokoroa Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617 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

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

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Beginner Classes 6:30-7:30. General dancing 7:30-10, St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd. Ph Heather 021 1855 747 Tauranga Vision Friendship Club For retired people. Meetings at Citizens Club 4th Monday, 10am. Speakers, outings, activities, friendship, fellowship, fun. Bryan 027 813 5426 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 8 June

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 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 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 Fitness Fun Exercise with fun dance, weights, floor work, any age, go your pace. Venue: St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Info Gloria 021 139 2448 Israeli Dancing Beginners class 6:307:30 Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. All ages welcome. Ph Maria 022 165 2114

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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 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 Oceanside Probus Club 9.30am at Omanu Golf Club, Matipihi Road. All welcome. Brenda 575 0314 or Myra-Lou 575 6595. Olympic Style Target Shooting Tauranga Target Rifle Club welcomes the public to its range at 165 Elizabeth St from 7pm. All equipment & coaching provided. 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, 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 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

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Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly gettogether, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448 Tauranga Model Railway Club Club meets Tues 9:30am & Thur 7:30pm, cnr

Mirrielees & Cross Rds, Sulphur Pt. Ph Mike 021 939 233 Tauranga Film Society Showing “Do the Right Thing” (Spike Lee, USA) at 6.30pm Rialto Cinema. 3-film sampler membership $30. Join any time: full season membership $90. See www.nzfilmsociety.org.nz Wise & Wonderful Shared afternoon tea, entertainment, card games, bingo, quizzes, guest speakers. Companionship. 1:303:30pm at Katikati Community Ctr, 45 Beach Rd, Katikati. Ph 549 0399 Yoga For All Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6-7:30pm. Traditional, relaxing Yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 for 1 or $90 for 9 classes. Bring a mat. Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 9 June

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at 10 Pin Tauranga, 135 13th Ave. Play for fun, but keep the score, very occasionally competitive. Ph Les 027 605 8947 Adult’s Ballet/ Plus classes 12.30 St Peters Anglican Church Beach Rd Katikati. No dance experience required. A bit of Ballet: A bit of Jazz:A bit of Drama: Lots of Fun Ph 07 577 1753 or 027 274 8753 gayehemsley@gmail.com Age Concern Walking Group Meet at 10am Carmichael Rd reserve carpark Aglow Mt Maunganui John Rutherford, guest speaker, brings “A Springboard for Hope” through healing & testimonies. Tonight, 7pm, Mt Baptist Church, 66 Ranch Rd, Mt Maunganui. Sharron 0273541060. 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

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at Yacht Club, Sulphur Point. Dean Wilby of Daltons, will discuss potting mixes. Monthly plant Nidulariums and Billbergias Visitors welcome. Good sales table 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

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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 Carousel Triples 7:30pm. Names in book (Ecclesfield Trophy)

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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 Justice of the Peace CourthouseMcLean Street 10am-1pm. Papamoa Library 10am-12pm. Welcome Bay Community Centre 1-3pm. Te Puna School Library 6.30-7.30pm. 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.

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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 Waihi Beach Community Centre. 1st and 3rd Weds of every month. All equipment provided. Wear court shoes. $3ea (gold coins only). 8.30am-10am. Ph Phil 021 624 908 Scottish Country Dancing Mt Senior Citizen’s hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, 7pm. General dancing. $3. Ph Mary 574 8687 or Lynne 021 140 7912

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6:30am-8:30pm at the Tauranga Woodcrafters Workshop, 3 Cherokee Place, Mount Maunganui. Open workshop - covering all facets of woodworking projects. http:// taurangawoodcrafters.org

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 Kaimai Ramblers Tramping Group From Upper Papamoa Road, Otawa Ridge Track to Otawa Trig and return. Grade Easy/ Mod. Kevin 021 0200 6306

Thursday 10 June

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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 Baycourt Shrek The Musical JR. 11am and 6pm Addison Theatre (Musical) Tickets available from ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK Bay City Rockers Social Rock’n’Roll Dancing, plus other popular dances. Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry includes supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222 Bible Study Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd, Studying the Book of John, Thursdays @ 10am. Call Gay 021 225 5981

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Sunshine Sequence Dance Group Come and enjoy dancing with a friendly group. All dancers tuition/ revision/dancing 7-9.30pm, Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave. $4 entry includes supper. Dawn 579 3040.

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

Age Concern Coffee Conversation Missing having someone to chat with? Come join us at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland Street,10.30am-12pm. register at 578 2631

Friday 11 June

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Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, balance, stretching, strengthening & flexibility. All ages & abilities, 10am Central Baptist Church hall, 13th Ave. Pam 021 117 7170 French Connexion 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 Justice of the Peace Courthouse McLean Street 1-3pm. Omokoroa Library Western Avenue 10am-12pm. Te Puke Anglican Church 10.30am-12.30pm Multicultural Centre Historic Village 11.30am.1.30pm 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

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#ZEALANDIER TOURS. Upcoming day trips: 18th June – Rail-cruising in the Mamaku’s: With clear drop down waterproof sides, onboard heating, blankets & comfy seats this is the perfect all-weather experience. Self-drive your own rail car along 20kms of track whilst listening to the audio and discover a unique piece of NZ railway history. Overlooking the Lake this scenery extends as far as Mount Tarawera with unobstructed 360 degree views so you don’t miss a thing. 25th June – Progressive Lunch: Let us indulge you with flavours from around the world. Starting at Alimento in the historic Masonic Lodge building before heading over to the Mount for Mediterranean cuisine & finishing off at Macau – inspired by the eating / sharing philosophy of the Asian table. Variety is the spice of life on this day. Phone Zealandier Tours 07 572 4118

to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. Our Tours go to new and interesting places weekly and are Fully Escorted. Free Door to Door service, Extended Tours, Day Trips, Shows & Free beautiful colour catalogue: BOOK NOW: Ph No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz or www. no8tours.co.nz, to view and book all our tours.

wanted

LAND WANTED We are a young couple looking for a 700m2+ section with no covenants to build our new home. All options considered! Call or text Jamie: 027 312 0874

NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S Senior Travel Club. New Full Colour Catalogue Now Available packed full of fantastic New Tours. Join our Club today for Free

Location | Service | Style Our new Hikurangi Apartments are more than just a beautiful and functional space. These well-appointed one and two bedroom apartments are designed to be at the heart of our resort-style community and provide ﬂexible support options for residents who would like some assistance with everyday domestic tasks such as cleaning and meals so they can enjoy the things they love while we take care of the details.

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venues

WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS, etc. The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

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Friday 4 June 2021

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DINING DEALS

Hundreds of items in store & ready to take home today

SAVE ON DINING TABLES, CHAIRS, SIDEBOARDS & BARSTOOLS Vienna Round Dining Table - 120cm Elm with beautiful rattan and glass inlay

Was $1399 NOW $1199

Marcel Dining Table

Hartley Double Extension Dining Table Extends from 210cm - 260cm - 310cm Was $4199 NOW $3599

Crown Barstool Made in premium leather with oak NOW $599 Cambridge Oak Turned Leg Dining Table 180cm - Usually $1799 NOW $1599 Also available in 160cm, 200cm, 240cm

Sumner Sideboard Was $1999 NOW $1699

Marcel Dining Chair Sturdy metal cross & comfortable padded rattan seat Was $239 NOW $199

Lavis Dining Chair Was $529 NOW $449

240cm - Usually $2799 NOW $2299 200cm - Usually $2199 NOW $1799

Pavia Recycled Elm Bench Available in Black or Natural 150cm - Usually $599 NOW $499 110cm - Usually $499 NOW $399

Nantucket Chair Was $599 NOW $489

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