The Weekend Sun - 18 June 2021

18 June 2021, Issue 1064

Cutting through the spin New Zealand cricketing legend Brendon McCullum will be hoping to knock the audience for six when he speaks at The Tauranga Gala Dinner next month.

The former Blackcaps captain will be holding an on-stage

discussion with sports broadcaster Scotty Stevenson at the Trustpower Arena on Friday, July 16.

As well as Stevenson, McCullum (pictured) will be joined by a musical performance from The Lady Killers.

McCullum is hoping to touch on topics ranging from his cricketing days to more pressing matters of New Zealand life, promising a candid show for those in attendance.

Read the full story and interview on page 8. Image: Photosport.

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Tradies facing CBD parking issues

Parking issues in the CBD are nothing new in Tauranga. Photo: John Borren.

Parking in Tauranga city centre has always been a contentious topic, and a recent social media post has highlighted the issues some tradies are facing while working in the CBD. The Facebook post claims current parking options for construction workers in the city centre are limited to spending $100-plus per week on parking or moving vehicles every two hours.

Failure to down tools and move vehicles has seen workers hit with $30 fines every time they’re parked in a spot for more than 120 minutes.

The poster claims they are working hard on a specific development which is meant to improve the CBD, but he says workers are being “savagely done by the council for parking”.

“Many of the contractors need their vehicles close at hand as many tools, plant and products for the job need to be accessible, and due to the vast number of people on site, bringing everything on site is a safety risk.”

Tauranga City Council transport director Russell Troup says parking options for the general public and other CBD workers vary.

“There are parking buildings, or on-street car parks that have variable time limits or charging depending on location and proximity to the CBD,” says Troup.

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When asked if people working on developments in the CBD should be exempt from paying for parking, he says the CBD has a constrained parking environment with short-term parking provided to assist retail businesses in attracting potential customers.

“Providing longer term parking discourages vehicle turnover for these retailers, which discourages shoppers from entering the CBD, unable to find an empty parking space,” says Troup.

“With large numbers of long-term construction workers parking in the CBD on street spaces, there would be no spaces left for these short term parkers.

“Retail store workers in these same retail stores would be disadvantaged by any decision to provide free parking to workers from other industries.”

Tauranga currently has 3642 public parking spaces in the CBD. Troup says there has been little change to the overall number of spaces in the past five years.

“Although there is temporary variance when developments within the city, like the Farmers building, need road space during construction.”

He says the parking fees reflect the high cost of operating and maintaining carpark buildings.

“Tauranga’s are very cost effective compared to Letitia Atkinson other main cities.”

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Plan submissions jockey for position

Tauranga Racecourse Reserve has once again become the subject of a tug-of-war between those that wish to see the site repurposed for housing and a team looking to finally secure its future as one of New Zealand’s favourite sporting facilities.

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Opposing submissions were registered with Tauranga City Council ahead of their Long Term Plan deadline earlier this month – a process aimed at ironing out budgets and cementing plans for the next decade.

And not for the first time, the Cameron Road site in Greerton has divided opinion.

Its inclusion in council’s Te Papa Spatial Plan in September last year saw the Crown-owned Reserve, which includes neighbouring Tauranga Golf Club, name-checked as a “key project” presenting “opportunities for other uses such as comprehensively-developed housing”.

Among the voices both for and against such proposals were former TCC councillor Heidi Hughes, who backed plans to regenerate the 34ha site, and Racing Tauranga chairman Carl McComb, who was vehemently opposed to any future development and subsequent relocation of the racecourse.

Both have now thrown their weight behind submissions that are directly opposed when it comes to the long-standing future of the Reserve, which has been home to horseracing in Tauranga in one guise or another since 1873.

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“The purpose of this submission is to confirm this land is preserved in perpetuity for use as intended, as a recreational reserve to be enjoyed by the inhabitants of Tauranga city, its wider environs and Tangata Whenua,” it reads.

“The land has strong cultural and historical connections to Tauranga and forms a cornerstone to the heritage of the community and represents a substantial investment as part of Tauranga’s recreational and amenity resources.”

The document goes on to urge council to reconsider its inclusion in the Spatial Plan, and encourages the authorities to “remove any reference that describes the land as anything other than a permanent and historically significant reserve for public amenity purpose”.

In contrast, Heidi Hughes’ submission argues the opposite, heralding Tauranga Racecourse as “an ideal location for a new community,” and calling it the “best greenfield opportunity in Tauranga to fast-track much-needed homes”.

It also outlines objectives that would deliver “around 1800 new homes with space for an intermediate and high school”.

“This community would be surrounded by park/ golf course with easy access to existing amenities, employment and transport connections,” it says.

Submitted under the name Greater Tauranga, the plan – which forms part of a larger document titled Five Projects Towards a Sustainable City – then suggests that council should “begin work immediately with Tauranga Racecourse and government to investigate the location of a new

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“This isn’t about demonising racing, it’s all about solving a housing crisis,” Heidi tells The Weekend Sun. “I know there’s two sides to this, and I completely respect their history and absolutely understand why they’re digging their toes in.

“I have nothing against the racecourse or the racing community – this is to do with the reality of the opportunity that sits within that site. In my view it’s a rural activity that has inadvertently become placed in the middle of our city.

“This is an enormous opportunity for something purpose-built and exciting for the racing community, and something that is future-proofed.

“I’m no racing expert, but people have discussed Paengaroa because it’s rural, close to Te Puke and on a rail line which has a future for passenger rail.

“There’s the opportunity to develop the racecourse site, and by doing that you would accelerate all sorts of things that would easily bring us up to 30004000 houses within the next 10 years.”

One of the stand-out components of the Racecourse Reserve’s submission, however, points to the level of investment that has already been poured into the site from a racing perspective as well as the golf course and Tauranga Equestrian Sports Association.

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A Kiwi aviation legend, who inspired and taught hundreds of pilots, has taken his final flight.

Tauranga’s Bryan Cox passed away on Saturday, June 12, after suffering a stroke a week earlier.

The 96-year-old has been dubbed an “absolute aviation, loveable legend” by Trish Reynolds, the general manager of NZ Warbirds Association.

“He belied his years and always had a twinkle in his eyes,” she says.

Born on January 15, 1925, Bryan’s passion for flying started young.

He grew up on a farm near Cambridge, and in 1935 the family moved to Te Rapa, where he attended Te Rapa Primary School before moving on to Hamilton Tech.

It was here his interest in planes was piqued.

It was 1940 and his English teacher “Gummy Martin” had the walls covered with pages from the Illustrated London News, of shot down German aircraft, Spitfires and Hurricanes.

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With World War II in full force and most of the school’s teachers lost to the services, Bryan left school and started working at Bank of New Zealand in 1941.

That same year he joined the Air Training Corp.

Parades were held on Saturday afternoons and he never missed one until he was old enough to join the Royal New Zealand Air Force in May 1943. “The day I turned 18, I asked my parents to sign my application to join the Air Force as a pilot, which they signed without comment,” Bryan wrote in his book Too Young To Die. After training, in November 1944 he was deployed to the island of Guadalcanal in the Pacific Ocean.

Here Bryan conducted patrols over Rabaul, a Japanese stronghold, as a Corsair pilot.

Black Monday

On Bryan’s 20th birthday, January 15, 1945, he was rostered off flying, but was summoned for a rescue mission after a pilot was shot down.

He and three others flew to Rabaul to try and rescue the pilot, but they were unable to complete their mission and had to leave him to the mercy of the Japanese.

On their return, with dusk approaching, Bryan noticed another formation of 12 Corsairs below.

“Approximately halfway back to Green Island there appeared in front of us a jet-black tropical front stretching right across the horizon and down to sea level,” he wrote.

Being low on fuel, he knew he had to get back to the airfield at Green Island, the coral atoll where their squadrons were based. Disoriented and unable to see anything other than the navigation lights of the aircraft in front, Bryan resided to his fate.

“I felt that my ‘moment of truth’ had arrived, with my chances of ever seeing Green Island again being nil.

“I was still trying to decide whether to jump or wait it out and ditch when there was a brilliant flash of lightning; unbelievably below I glimpsed the familiar jungle-clad coastline of Green Island.”

The pilot credits his Corsair and that flash of lightening for saving his life. Eight other pilots never returned.

The day has been dubbed Black Monday in New Zealand war history, and is one that stuck with Bryan. He recanted the tale not only through his book but to many comrades throughout his life.

His brother Grant and four other extended family members died in WWII. Bryan’s close friend John Kelly says those losses and Black Monday had quite an impact on him.

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Hamilton BNZ. He married his late wife Wynne in 1947 and they had four children: Joanne, Wanda, Sandy and Greg.

The itch of aviation never left, and in 1963 Bryan became an air traffic controller at Ardmore Airport. While based at Ardmore he trained to be a flying instructor and started Manukau Flying School in 1966. Bryan trained countless pilots and had 21,145 flying hours under his belt by the time he retired in 1993.

John met Bryan in 1985 while he was training for aerobatic flying. Bryan, being the chief flying instructor, had to sign off on John’s skills.

“I flew with him a few times, always doing aerobatics,” says John. “One day he said to me: ‘it doesn’t matter how many birthdays you have had, you are always too young to die’,” says John.

“I thought it was just one of Bryan’s pearls of wisdom until I found his book of the same name,” he laughs.

such as a Cessna 152,” she recalls. “He would do aerobatics and then shut the engine off, feigning he’d run out of fuel. He would then finish his display, land and taxi up to the fuel pumps with the engine shut off.”

Bryan flew recreationally after retiring to Tauranga and was one of New Zealand’s oldest pilots when he received his recreational pilot licence at age 93.

He still had the stomach for aerobatics in his 90s, and there is footage from the Tauranga Aero Club of him flying upside down at age 92.

A true aviator until the end, Bryan will live on through the legacy of history and training that he gifted to so many.

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The pair also realised they had a mutual link to Black Monday; John’s step-father Ray Offen was in the 14th squadron and Bryan was in the 16th.

Both men flew that day, but Ray was on the right side of the weather front.

This connection lead them to document both accounts for the NZ Warbirds Ardmore Visitor Centre.

Bryan has written three books, has his own website and donated many of his photos and memorabilia to NZ Warbirds Association and Classic Flyers in Tauranga.

“He had a passion to give insight and make sure what was told was accurate,” says fellow history buff John.

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Cricket legend to hit Tauranga for six New Zealand cricketing great Brendon McCullum tries to put himself in the shoes of the audience when considering what they would want to hear from a former Blackcaps captain.

So those in attendance at The Tauranga Gala Dinner 2021 can expect to hear an authentic and candid take on his cricketing career, his life post playing and even wider topics.

McCullum is the keynote speaker at this year’s event at the Trustpower Arena on Friday, July 16.

The dinner is being emceed by Scotty Stevenson, and McCullum says his broadcasting buddy would be the best man to ask regarding what topics might be up for discussion on the night.

“You have got to ask Scotty really, as his questions will direct it,” he jokes.

“I am sure it will be very candid and upbeat as well as entertaining. I am sure the audience will have a few laughs, but we will hopefully also touch on some more serious things as well.”

Whilst a few tales of his time playing the game might be on the cards, McCullum says he likes to speak of the emotions of moments rather than deliver premeditated stories.

“When you get invited to these events you try to think what you would like to hear as a guest from the speaker,” he elaborates.

“So I think of transparency, authenticity and a bit of humour. Maybe some behind the scenes experiences and maybe discuss some hot topics as well.”

Bringing across his personality is clearly something McCullum is hoping to do at the dinner. In the modern era, sport stars are often criticised for being sanitised or safe in their dalliances with the media or the general public.

That is something 39-year-old McCullum sympathises with.

“I suppose some sports stars now are sort of guarded about things in the current climate,” he says.

“I have had a couple of those experiences myself in the past with social media, and that can end up being twisted and misconstrued.

“You have just got to be a little bit careful. I think that might be why some sportspeople are so guarded.

“You want to hear a bit more personality from a lot of the sportspeople and I understand why they don’t, but you really want to hear that because most of them have fascinating tales to tell and characters to display.”

By the time the most prolific six hitter in international test cricket history takes to the stage at Baypark, he will be hoping to have celebrated the current crop of Blackcaps, including Tauranga’s Kane Williamson and Mount Maunganui’s Trent Boult, winning the ICC World Test Championship against India.

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Williamson is battling an elbow injury ahead of the clash, while Boult joined up with the rest of the squad late, although he did help New Zealand sweep aside the challenge of England at Edgbaston in Birmingham recently.

McCullum is backing both to lead New Zealand to success in the final.

“Those guys have been around the game for a long time now,” he explains.

“They know how to get themselves from point A to point B and be prepared as best they can.

Mentally, they are strong customers too.

“I think New Zealand has a big chance in the final.

“Both sides play a style of cricket which is to go out and get the win, which should mean two teams going at it, and if we can get a result in the final hour of the fifth day it really would be wonderful.”

Hopefully a New Zealand win will give this Blackcaps hero a reason to be cheerful at this Mathew Nash year’s Tauranga Gala Dinner.

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City up for the cup Tauranga City could not have asked for a tougher draw in the third round of the Chatham Cup. They face Auckland City on Saturday, who currently lead the NRFL Northern League and have a host of top footballing talents in their squad.

Tauranga City director of football Barry Gardiner admits to having mixed emotions upon discovering his boys had drawn an away day at Kiwitea Street, following a 2-1 win over West Auckland in the last round.

However, he is now excited to pit his wits against the top team in the northern region.

“My first initial thought was that it would have been nice to maybe get them in a later round,” says Barry.

“But after reflection, it will be a good experience for our players. Certainly for our younger players, but also for our older players who have maybe not played against a team at that level.”

One of the only disappointments is that Tauranga are not welcoming the 2014 FIFA Club World Cup bronze medalists to Links Avenue - something Auckland City’s head coach Jose Figueira is more than happy about.

“We’re delighted to be drawn at home again,” says

the former New Zealand Under-17 coach.

“Having played and coached against Tauranga City away, it is always a tough challenge to manage, so we look forward to hosting them at Kiwitea Street.

“We will not be taking them lightly.”

Auckland City thumped Tauranga‘s league rivals Ellerslie 7-0 in the last round, highlighting their obvious threat. Although, if more clinical, Tauranga’s 3-1 win against the same opposition last weekend could have been a comparative drubbing.

Considering Ngaruawahia United, who play two levels below Tauranga, pulled off a stunning upset against Auckland City’s league rivals West Coast Rangers, there is reason for optimism.

The presence of All Whites international Cameron Howieson, goal-machine Angus Kilkolly and Vanuatu international captain Brian Kaltak in the Auckland set-up lends itself to pragmatism from Gardiner.

But he hopes his players enjoy the experience and take something out of it, regardless of the result.

“There is good value in the experience they will get,” he says. “It won’t be an easy task, but we are certainly excited.”

A massive cup upset this weekend would be the icing on the cake.

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The All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens have been training at Mount Maunganui’s Blake Park this week as they finalise preparations for the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Extended squads for both teams will depart next Tuesday for the Oceania Sevens warm-up tournament in Townsville, Australia - the last tournament before Olympic selection.

All Blacks Sevens coach Clark Laidlaw says that with a fully fit squad to pick from, this initial selection was hard.

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“There were definitely some tight calls with players who have missed out, but we know their time will come and they will be really good players for us in the future.”

Black Ferns Sevens co-coach Allan Bunting says the team is looking forward to facing different opposition.

“Playing other teams is important, Fiji will bring something different, and we expect the Australian team to be strong.”

The teams will be trimmed to 12 after the Australia tournament.

Barry Gardiner, right, is hoping his players enjoy the experience of a tough Chatham Cup draw.

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Heath Franklin’s ‘Chopper’ allows him to say what he wants.

Chopper’s cutting through the noise Heath Franklin had no intention of making a career out of impersonating one of Australia’s most notorious criminals when he first did so in the early 2000s.

“If he really wanted to commit to the role, he’d cut his ears off”.

Read had a fellow inmate who cut his ears off while in prison in the late 1970s, but Heath isn’t willing to take method acting to the extreme and has kept his ears intact. “Explaining to my wife I’ve made the rational decision to cut my ears off, so that I can continue doing comedy, would be a strange conversation to have,” says Heath.

The comedian has also chosen not to tattoo his arms like the real Chopper. Instead he draws them on himself for every performance.

“I’m right handed, but ambidextrous for tattooing,” he laughs.

“The last tour there, I was in Christchurch and got sunburnt with the tattoos on. Then I washed them off and there was white marks where the ink was, so I had reverse sunburn tattoos. That made it easier to put them on again the next time.”

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Some 20 years later, Heath’s ‘Chopper’ is a cult comedy classic. He regularly appears on Kiwi TV show 7 Days, has had his own television series’ and movies and is touring New Zealand with his latest stand-up show, The Silencer. His Tauranga show is at Baycourt Performing Arts centre on June 24.

Chopper’s The Silencer tour is about living in the internet era. “Everyone’s been tricked into thinking that their opinion on every subject is valid and important and necessary,” says Heath.

“A big part of the show is feel free to shut up and listen whenever you want.”

Heath does wonder if the material for his latest tour will resonate with Kiwi audiences the same way it has in Australia, but is reassured by what he reads in the news. “That’s always my concern with doing shows in New Zealand - I write the shows in Australia where everyone’s a bit mad and no one quite makes any sense. But then I am heartened.

“You read newspapers over there and discover that there are crazy people in New Zealand as well. It’s not good for you, but it makes my material work.”

As a uni student, Heath and his mates loved the 2000 movie Chopper, based on the life of convicted criminal, gang member and author Mark ‘Chopper’ Read.

He would often quote some of his favourite lines from the movie so decided to do a sketch at a uni comedy night and the persona stuck.

“I loved the movie,” he explains. “It was never a conscious decision. I didn’t go: ‘I’m going to sit down and I’m going to study this guy and I’m going to make a career out of pretending to be him’.”

The actual Chopper Read was still alive when Heath’s character gained infamy, and when asked what he thought of his www.matagas.co.nz impersonator he’d say:

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One Love line-up revealed

The line-up for the country’s biggest reggae festival, One Love, has been announced and will include no fewer than 12 international acts.

One Love 2022, which is scheduled to take place at Tauranga Domain on January 29 and 30, will feature Hawaiian reggae artists Rebel Souljahz, R&B/reggae singer J Boog,

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12 reggae veterans The Original Wailers and soul sensation LaTasha Lee. Aotearoa artists joining the twoday festival include Nesian Mystik, Sammy J, House of Shem, Ardijah and Che Fu. Some 10,000 tickets have been sold already. For more information visit: www.onelovefestival.co.nz

Bay Rodders president Lynne Paton is revved up for the Winterblast this weekend.

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Roddy to roll Some of the best classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles will be on show in Tauranga’s CBD this weekend.

The Bay Rodders Winterblast will take over the Spring Street carpark building on Sunday, June 20, so people can head along regardless of the winter weather.

Club president Lynne Paton says there is normally 200-to-300 cars at the annual display, but she’s hoping this year it will be more like 400, filling up most of the parking building.

An automotive swap meet will also be part of the day’s activities.

The Sunday show, from 9am to 1pm, is part of the annual Winterblast festivities that sees hot rod enthusiasts come from all over the North Island, says Lynne.

“The event goes all weekend, but on Sunday the club loves to put on this display for the public,” she says.

Anyone with a classic car, hot rod, special interest car or cool motorbike is invited to head along and display their ride, says Lynne.

For those showing a vehicle, the carpark will be open from 7am to 9am. Exhibitors are asked to keep cars on display until after 1pm purely for safety reasons.

Entry to the event on Sunday is $5 for adults, $12 for families (two adults and two children), and free for children under five. For those displaying a vehicle the driver entry is free.

An ‘automotive swapper and trade’ site will also be available at the show.

For more information contact Lynne on: 027 223 3129 or Ross on: 021 915 418.

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Mural brings harmony to a hectic place

Kelcy Taratoa hopes his new mural, Kotahitanga, will cause people to stop and think.

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Kotahitanga - unity. It is not only the name of Kelcy Taratoa’s new mural, it represents the space it occupies and the process behind painting it.

The bold red, blue, white and grey geometric shapes adorn the wall opposite Tauranga Art Gallery in Masonic Park.

Right in the heart of the city, the bus interchange, library, art gallery and Our Place all surround the park. These are places where people come together and also transit through.

“That’s where kotahitanga comes in,” says Kelcy.

“Being a communal space it’s meant to be inclusive and that’s its intention.”

The space is also historical, and being from Tauranga Moana and of Ngai Te Rangi and Ngati Ranginui descent, Kelcy wanted to incorporate that into the design as well.

“The scope of the CBD is in my whakapapa,” he says. “My blood is literally in that whenua, that land, through my ancestors and being aware of their relationship to Tauranga, Te Papa - that particular area itself in the CBD was part of that response to the space as well,” he says “Looking at my ancestors approach to art-making, when they looked at the natural world, they very much saw themselves as not having dominion over it, but being part of the natural world.

“They simplified the natural world into basic geometric shapes, but also organic shapes.”

Whilst painting the mural with his wife Mel, they were visited by three school groups each day, which was organised by the education team at the gallery.

Over the fortnight Kelcy says he told the intermediate and primary school children stories and had a lot of fun.

The Toi Ohomai tutor also ran a one-day workshop with Year 13 students.

“It’s a public space,” he says, “and the public needs to feel that they’ve been a part of the making of the artwork. So for me, including schools was really important.

“It was about encouraging them to be imaginative. Pie in the sky thinking is what our world needs.

“It needs young people who are willing to be imaginative and creative and have a vision for our world that is positive. It’s inclusive and tolerant of everyone.”

Kelcy also wants the mural to provide people with a moment of reflection as they walk by.

“Art’s always intended to be slow and our world is constantly speeding up,” he says “There’s an expectation that when we look it at, we want to get it straight away. We want that instant gratification, but art will never do that.

“Art is intended to slow you down, to suspend you within its grasp.”

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A leader who made his Mark

Bin deliveries almost complete

The delivery of more than 62,000 bins for Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s new kerbside waste and recycling collections is very nearly complete.

The last of the rubbish, recycling, glass and food scraps bins are being delivered this week, following a district-wide rollout which began in May. More than 17,000 eligible

households have received new bins ahead of the first collections beginning Thursday, July 1.

There are still a small number of deliveries being made, and if any residents did not receive a set of bins they are asked to telephone: 0800 926 732 or email: kerbside@westernbay.govt.nz For more information visit: www.kerbsidecollective.co.nz

BECAUSE IT MATTERS A couple of weeks back I spoke at outgoing Port of Tauranga chief executive Mark Cairns’ leaving function.

After 15 years at the helm, Mark (pictured) leaves at the end of this month. He’s become a good friend of mine over this time; after all, we’ve had significant roles in our city’s running and future.

I said at the event that Mark’s been a great leader of our port. Over his time every metric of our port has grown considerably as Mark has led on complex issues, including dredging the harbour, expansion and a fraught global shipping scene.

Unquestionably, our port is the largest and most efficient in our country today, and one of the most successful companies on our stock market.

More than that though, the success and growth of our port has enabled the success and growth of Tauranga, the wider region and New Zealand. If we take kiwifruit, our region’s biggest sector, nearly all of it goes out from our port - close proximity and incredible efficiency means many more dollars go into our local economy, and hundreds more examples could be used.

What’s also important is, in addition to being part-owned by private shareholders, our port is half-owned by Bay of Plenty Regional Council.

This has seen many hundreds of millions come back to us all in dividends since Mark has been CE. Additionally, the port shows that mixed publicprivate ownership (the MOM as some say) works exceptionally well. It ensures there are commercial disciplines that come from a listed company alongside the public benefits of dividends

flowing to the community.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council owns the shares through its investment arm, Quayside Holdings, but, as I also said on the evening, ultimately the port’s success has required councillors who’re wise enough to be hands-off and not meddle in success.

This has been the case to date, but it’s important we aren’t complacent.

Frankly, an unwise regional council could quickly destroy value and opportunity for both the port and our region’s economy.

This leads to a couple of other points. First, some think central government needs to stick its oar in and decide how ports around New Zealand work.

I say no way!

A natural - and rational hierarchy emerges if you let the market sort it out.

To date, this has seen Tauranga winning out against less competitive ports which have politicians meddling in their affairs.

Last but not least, let’s think a little about history.

When I first became MP I reckon most who lived here understood the great value of the port to our region.

Today, regrettably, more and more do not.

I don’t think the port should get a free pass on important matters like our local environment, but I do think we must appreciate what we’ve got, and its criticality to our success - just as the port must continue investing in its social licence.

I wish Mark all the best following his leadership of the port, and welcome new CE Leonard Sampson and wish him a tenure every bit as good as his predecessor’s.

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Changing the narrative on period poverty When Crimson Organics owner and Tauranga businesswoman Vicki Scott practised as a court lawyer only a few years ago, she would ask her young clients what they wanted her to bring from the shops on home visits.

It was a nice way to break down the barriers a little bit, and to bring some koha into their homes.

The boys would routinely answer with food items – Coke and chips being a popular choice.

However, the girls would ask for what many people in the

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community see as a basic human right –tampons, pads, soap and toilet paper were the most common asks from Vicki’s young female clients.

“I was enraged,” Vicki says.

“It’s a bodily function these young women have no choice about, and they shouldn’t be denied access to these products.”

When new research emerged around five years ago, Vicki realised carrying sanitary products in her bag for these girls was not enough. She had to do something about it.

The research showed that most young people who were entering the criminal justice system had high rates of absentees from schools.

“A lot of the young girls I

was representing had barriers and issues in their lives that were making attending school difficult for them,” she says.

“Not having any period products or toilet paper are just some of the reasons they didn’t go to school.

“I used to have products that I would give them, but I realised that these girls were just the tip of the iceberg.

“They had come across my path and I think anyone would have been compelled to help them.”

Crimson Organics was soon created to support girls and women who struggle to access period products. The tampon business which started out of Vicky’s garage in Mount

Maunganui ran a donations programme to help women in need.

Some five years later, Crimson Organics is to become a part of the government’s nationwide initiative to fund period products for schools.

As one of four companies chosen for the initiative, Crimson Organics tampons will be handed out free of charge in schools around the country starting from next week.

“This is an amazing, wonderful start,” says Vicki.

“It’s a very exciting occasion for human rights and therefore women’s rights in New Zealand.

“It’s a giant step towards gender equity in schools, and life.”

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Audika clinician Alison Wills.

Whether it’s a ringing in your ears or you’ve noticed the television needs to be turned up a few notches, hearing degeneration is something that people need to keep tabs on.

“It’s so important for people to get their hearing tested, especially as they get older,” says Audika clinician Alison Wills. “Hearing tends to change gradually over time, and people aren’t necessarily aware of their hearing loss; it’s often family and friends that notice it first. Because hearing has such an impact – not only in communication but also for your overall health and general wellbeing – it’s really important to get a baseline check done and to monitor your hearing.”

Alison says the Audika team are friendly and can help with any hearingrelated issues or questions.

“We offer free hearing checks, there’s

no cost to come for an initial screen, and we have eight clinics across the Bay of Plenty and Waikato.”

Hearing aid technology is constantly evolving and improving, which makes getting a hearing aid even more life-enhancing.

“There are plenty of different hearing aids available,” she adds, “with things like Bluetooth and rechargeability, and we work alongside people to find the best fit for them and their lifestyle.

“There are hearing aid trials, which is great because people can just give them a go.” She says the job is a rewarding one, with a large focus on people and relationships. “I sort of stumbled into audiology and I’m really glad that I did!

“It’s such an honour to journey with people and to see that positive change when we do help someone hear better, because it has such a flow-on into their lives and their loved ones’ lives.”

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Breaking down digital barriers Work to break down digital barriers faced by older New Zealanders has received international recognition.

The Office for Seniors’ Digital Literacy Training for Seniors programme has won the education category in the 2021 IDC Smart City Asia Pacific Awards, which are in their seventh year.

Winners are decided through a rigorous six-stage benchmarking framework, analysing how they’re leveraging technology to improve city operations and better serve people.

This year there was a lot of competition, with more than 250 public nominations and more than 140,000 public votes across 14 categories.

The Digital Literacy Training for Seniors programme is delivered by Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa and the 20/20 Trust, and was funded through the 2019 Wellbeing Budget. It has been helping older people from a diverse range of backgrounds develop skills for the digital world.

Minister for Seniors, Dr Ayesha Verrall, was delighted to hear the project had won.

“It’s great to see the Digital Literacy Training for Seniors programme, and the providers involved, recognised internationally alongside other important projects,” says Ayesha.

“Our modern society is dependent on technology, even more so over the last year because of Covid-19. But sadly some older people are digitally excluded.

“The training began last year, and we are seeing huge changes in students’ abilities.

“It’s a really exciting opportunity for older people to feel more confident using the internet, keep in touch with friends

and family, and be able to handle future technology changes.

“I would like to congratulate the Office for Seniors, Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa, and the 20/20 Trust for their win, and encourage any older people who want to learn more about using technology to try this award-winning programme.”

Our elderly are some of the most vulnerable people in our community, and I find it heart-breaking to think that at a time in a person’s life when they should have peace, safety and enjoyment, some of our precious older citizens are suffering abuse.

neighbours to look for signs of abuse. Research suggests around one in 10 people will experience elder abuse, but only a very small number of cases are ever reported. This year’s campaign is highlighting the least understood, but more common forms of abuse - such as financial and psychological.

Elder abuse can happen to anyone regardless of their background. Most abuse is committed by someone close to the victim; often by a family member or a caregiver. It’s a devastating abuse of

trust, and people find it hard to speak out against someone they rely on. The key message of this year’s multimedia campaign is: “It’s okay to help”.

In Budget 2020, the Elder Abuse Response Service received an additional $25 million over the next four years. This funding will address cost pressures and improve the coverage of service.

Please, if you are concerned about elder abuse or you are a victim of elder abuse, call the free helpline on: 0800 32 668 65, text: 5032 or email: support@elderabuse.nz

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I was very pleased that this week, on World Elder Abuse Day on Tuesday, a new campaign shining a spotlight on elder abuse was launched urging people to protect older New Zealanders.

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Gentle exercise for all Ideal for sufferers of sore joints and circulatory problems, the inflatable Aircylce exerciser is simple to use, soft on feet and hands and easily carried in a pocket or a purse.

It provides gentle exercise without weight-bearing or strenuous activity.

You can use it from the comfort of your chair while sitting doing other things – reading, having a coffee or watching television.

“I’ve had such success reducing cramps, swollen ankles and sore legs, that I’ve bought two more online as gifts for friends,” says Ross from Auckland.

“I’ve got arthritis in my knees, hands and wrists, which is much less painful now and I’m back gardening thanks to my Aircycle,” says Margaret from Palmerston North.

“In May I bought an Aircycle for my mother,” says Marilyn from Tauranga.

“She has arthritis in both knees and both hips and is waiting for surgery for a hip replacement.

“She’s therefore limited in her mobility. Mum was very impressed that she could exercise while sitting in her chair watching TV or knitting and actually finds it relaxing and fun.”

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“The pain in my knees has gone, and although I use a walker, I don’t need it around the house anymore,” says Gay form Rotorua. “I can move more freely and have much less pain in both my hands and feet. My feet are warmer too.”

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Sufficient Pfizer supply to vaccinate half a million Kiwis The Ministry of Health has confirmed there is sufficient supply of the Pfizer vaccine for district health boards to deliver more than half a million vaccinations as planned over the next five weeks.

“We also continue to receive weekly vaccine supplies through June as well,” says Director General of Health, Dr Ashley Bloomfield.

“Stocks will be tight for the next five weeks and we have planned carefully to manage our way through.

“Current bookings will not be affected. But DHBs are likely to have to manage the rate of new

bookings to ensure they are delivering in line with their current plans, where to date many have been running ahead of plan for some time.

“We know some people in group three – those over the age of 65, people with disabilities, pregnant people and certain health conditions – are anxious to know when they will receive their vaccination. We have asked DHBs to ensure people in this group receive an invitation to be vaccinated by the end of July at the latest.

“This does not change the end goal. There will be enough vaccine for everyone over the age of 16 to receive two doses by the end of this year.”

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What’s the deal with peels?

I must admit, a peel doesn’t sound like a particularly inviting skin treatment.

It’s true that some chemical peels are harsh and invasive. They can remove too much of the skin’s natural protective layers in an attempt to

get rid of imperfections.

So, what is our approach at Jamele? We offer peel treatments that will achieve what women want – improved skin tone and texture for ageing, acne scarring or pigmentation – in a way that supports the skin’s protective functions.

With Janesce, we use a pineapple and papaya enzyme peel for a natural, effective exfoliation of the skin’s surface during facial treatments.

But when women want a dedicated peel treatment to improve the appearance and texture of their skin, we recommend Environ Cool Peels.

Dr Des Fernandes, Environ founder, developed this noninvasive approach to peeling.

While traditional approaches to skin peeling are based on the destruction of skin cells, Environ’s Cool Peel technology works to support the natural processes of healthy skin. This ultimately helps refine, revive,

smooth and rejuvenate skin without compromising its natural functions.

A course of three-to-six peels is ideal and winter is the ideal time to have them! Why? Because it’s important to reduce sun exposure after a skin peel, and

we naturally spend more time indoors during the shorter days of winter.

We currently have a winter special, with 30-minute Environ Cool peels for $98. Your Jamele therapist will customise your peel to address your skin goals.

Cardiovascular health in focus This week we continue looking at cardiovascular health.

The heart itself is susceptible to many problems; most of these are influenced by nutrients.

For example, low levels of magnesium can either cause or worsen heart rhythm functions. A good multi should provide all the magnesium needed for normal heart electrical function.

A common problem is plaque formation in heart arteries. We know that free radicals change LDL cholesterol into dangerous oxidised cholesterol, the first step in plaque formation.

This, with subsequent inflammation, is the real driver of coronary artery disease. To help prevent these processes your daily multi should have the potent antioxidants, especially high quality OPC from grape seed extract. These antioxidants help prevent cholesterol oxidation and intercept the processes that cause inflammation.

Another contributor to heart disease is high levels

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of homocysteine. This is a dangerous by-product of our protein metabolism. This can damage blood vessels, leading to heart problems, and can contribute to dementia. Fortunately vitamins B6, B12 and folate readily prevent high homocysteine levels.

Finally, we need to consider the health of our blood vessels. These are complex tissues and need to stay healthy for good circulation and to maintain good blood pressure.

There are many nutrients that affect blood vessel health especially vitamin C, bioflavonoids - especially hesperidin and OPC. Vitamin C is needed to form the collagen needed to give blood vessels their strength and suppleness, while the OPCs help prevent free radical damage that causes blood vessels to stiffen which results in poor circulation and often high blood pressure.

A good multi should have these in meaningful levels. I like to target 150mg of pure OPC, supporting anthocyanins, vitamin C, Vitamin E and a full B complex.

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Unbiased help when it comes to hearing At Tauranga Audiology you’ll be greeted by a team of highly-knowledgeable frontline staff, who will likely sort your problem or query on the spot.

The team at Tauranga Audiology.

“We have all makes and models of hearing aids, as well a cupboard full of little bits and pieces to keep your hearing aids working,” says Tauranga audiologist Michael Coddington.

“If you are interested in an exact make and model, we can quote our everyday price - which may be much cheaper - or give you a prompt appointment with audiologists, either myself or Paul, to give an opinion of what might be best for you without commercial bias.”

Owned by a local member of the New Zealand Audiological Society, the focus is on you. The team do not have a vested interest in selling a particular product.

“We are a small, efficient clinic at just one location at Promed House, so we keep costs low. We have all the latest hearing aids, but old-fashioned values.”

Don’t ease off sun protection in winter How diligent are you at applying sunblock on a daily basis?

Most of us are getting the message now and are pretty on to it in summer, but what about during winter?

It’s easy to believe that the pressure is off, but that is far from the truth - especially here in New Zealand, where we share the dubious honour with Australia as the two countries with the highest rate of skin cancers in the world.

There are three primary forms of UV radiation: UVA, UVB and UBC. UVC is potentially the most damaging. Fortunately it is completely filtered out by the atmosphere and does not reach the earth’s surface.

Both UVA and UVB rays damage skin cells’ DNA, potentially causing mutations leading to cancer.

The very same DNA damage results in tanning, so tanning itself is a sign of skin DNA damage and there is no such thing as a safe or healthy suntan.

UVB, which causes redness and sunburns, is high in summer, but dwindles to a much lower level in winter. UVA, which makes up 95 per cent of the total UV reaching us, does not burn.

Despite this, UVA is potentially more harmful than UVB and you may be entirely unaware of their damage on unprotected skin.

UVA penetrates deeper into the skin than UVB, and they can pass through glass and clouds. And here’s the kicker… they are essentially as high in the middle of winter as during the middle of summer!

Although they do not cause sunburns, UVA waves most certainly cause skin cancers.

Furthermore, they generously contribute to the signs of ageing - dark spots, wrinkles and volume loss in the fat pads in the face.

Just Google ‘truck driver sun damage’ for a dramatic picture of a truck driver in America who had the left side of his face exposed to UVA coming through the window whilst the right side of his face was relatively sheltered.

So reach for that sunscreen and apply it every day - even in winter - to keep both wrinkles and, more importantly, skin cancers at bay.

The exciting changes in hearing aids are Bluetooth connectivity, and increasingly artificial intelligence which can detect different listening environments and focus on speech.

All hearing aids process sound in different ways, so having a full range to choose from is important.

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Make an obligation-free appointment today and experience the difference. Phone: 07 577 6712.

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Get involved this National Volunteer Week National Volunteer Week runs from June 20-26, and is the perfect time to get out there and do something to help others.

If you’re not sure where to start, the National Volunteer Week website has compiled a list of things to get people thinking.

The first thing to do is check the National Volunteer Week website at: www. nationalvolunteerweek.nz and look for answers to any questions you might have.

Some ideas for things you can do to support local volunteer organisations include organising a morning tea, making or buying ‘thank you’ cards to help volunteers feel appreciated, and letting others know about local volunteer organisations that are out there doing good in their community.

The National Volunteer Week website has a certificate that can be printed and customised to formally acknowledge volunteers too!

Contacting local volunteer centres is also a great way to get involved – ask where the need is and how you can help, even if it’s only for a few hours or by donating items they might need.

If you’re looking for ways to get involved with local

volunteer roles, visit: www.nationalvolunteerweek. nz/volunteer to see information on new volunteering and tips for how to get involved in community activities.

The Volunteering Bay of Plenty website at: www.volbop.org.nz is also a great place to start if you’re looking to get involved in the Bay of Plenty area. With a range of organisations and events, this is a great place to start.

Helping tamariki fly Homes of Hope volunteers want to make a meaningful contribution and a difference in the lives of children who come to them from very hard places.

Homes of Hope is a charity that is passionate about delivering the best therapeutic foster care services within a strong community.

They work to prevent siblings from being separated and ensure the stability of children’s foster care for as long as it is needed.

Homes of Hope provide safe, loving homes where siblings in care can stay together.

“Seeing the value in what we do - our volunteers want to play a part in that,” says Homes of Hope CEO Hilary Price.

“There is so much involved in running a charity service

like ours and the volunteers contribute in many ways – cooking, baking, working bees, fundraising, sausage sizzles.

“They bring much needed practical help, but also lots of love and encouragement. One very special person who brings this is Poppa George McMillan.

“We really want to take the time to honour this amazing volunteer who, for the past four years, has been making and selling his wonderful wooden garden windmill birds to raise money for us.

Travelling throughout the Bay of Plenty to do so, he has raised more than $15,500.

“An octogenarian, his bright, bubbly, positive self shines bright wherever he goes,” adds Hilary.

“Thank you Poppa George; you are a most wonderful support - a

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strength and reliable friend.

“We are so grateful to have you as part of our whanau. Thank you for all the many hours and hours of loving labour you have given to us. Not to mention the joy the birds give – helping our children to fly.”

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Invaluable help at DHB Extremely highly valued by patients and staff alike, Tauranga and Whakatane hospital volunteers are making an important contribution to their communities.

The hospital volunteers do the little extras that busy staff often do not have the time to do. These include things like sitting down for a chat, making a cuppa, giving out magazines and books, refreshing flowers, or helping with a phone call. What at first might seem like small acts make a big difference to the patients and their whanau.

There are a range of roles for volunteers to choose from, and all of them go through a similar application process to the staff. These roles include: concierges meeting-and-greeting people and helping them with enquiries; maintaining and operating the patient entertainment trolley (magazines, books, puzzles, playing cards etc); and

approved canine friends pet therapists, whose dogs provide some stress release for all.

Police vetting and health checks are important parts of the volunteer application process, as they are for any other volunteer organisation.

Bay of Plenty District Health Board volunteer regional manager Lesley Grant says the volunteers are vital because they lift patients’ spirits and improve their hospital experience.

“Our volunteers are smiley, happy people and they make such a difference to the patients’ and visitors’ days,” she says.

“They add that extra dimension to the care of our patients. They are totally patient-focused from the front door to going home.”

Lesley added her gratitude to the many people who donate items for the patient entertainment trolley. She also thanked those knitters who “provide a constant stream of delightful items for our babies and children”.

A heart for caring for animals If you have a heart for animals, the SPCA can always use a helping hand.

“There are lots of ways to be involved,” says SPCA’s Hannah Cobb, “from helping with our fundraising, to helping at the centre with handy man jobs as well as obviously hands on helping with our animals.

“There is lots of cleaning up after the animals but, of course, there is the TLC to give them too.”

Hannah says working with the

animals is the highlight of the job.

“Helping to make their time with us the best possible is so important and very rewarding.”

And for those who maybe can’t spare any time, Hannah says there are other ways to help.

“We always need kitty litter, pet food, pet toys and blankets; they’re all very helpful and get put to good use.”

For more information and to get involved, visit: www.spca.nz

Helping where it’s needed RRR – Rescue, Revive, Rehome – Bay of Plenty, simply could not function without the help of the incredible volunteers that donate their time.

Little Harry was rescued from a drain at the dump.

“If you would like to put your hand up to help, we are sure we have an option to suit you,” says RRR’s Siobhan Mikaere.

“We have a variety of roles that require volunteer assistance, from animal care to event and administration support, fosterers and volunteer drivers.

“We are currently seeking help in equine care, administration, health and safety and data entry if you think

you would like to join our team. To find out more information please contact us through Facebook, our website or via email. If you are unable to donate time but believe you could support in other ways, please contact us.”

As a donation based charity, RRR are always in need of resources such as financial support, food, equipment, tools, toys, bowls and more.

For more, visit: www.rrr.org.nz or email: info@rrr.org.nz

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The BOPDHB wishes to thank you all for your outstanding generosity; we truly value the time and support you provide.

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Educate yourself on new boating rules Kina barren.

If you like spending your time on the water near Motiti Island, now’s the time to educate yourself on the new rules surrounding the three offshore reef systems making up the Motiti Protection Area.

From August 11, you can no longer take any marine life from the area, while anchoring on these reefs will also be prohibited to protect fragile reef species.

The University of Waikato is working with council to gain a better understanding of the biodiversity of the region and to measure any changes that occur once these areas are protected.

Marine ecologist, Phil Ross, says this marine protection area is a step towards achieving the healthy functioning ecosystem that we all want.

Phil has spent much of the past 20 years involved in research examining marine ecosystems in and around New Zealand’s marine protected areas. Since 2013, he has led the scientific assessment of the impacts of the Rena shipwreck at Otaiti (Astrolabe Reef ).

“I’ve observed big changes at these reefs over the last nine years,” explains Phil. “While the reef is well on its way to recovering from the damage caused by the shipwreck, there are clear signs that all is not well.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council compliance manager Alex Miller says the education campaign is now well underway and staff are getting ready for the rule changes.

“This will be the first time we are required to enforce rules for an underwater environment,” says Alex.

“Despite that, we’re well equipped to get the job done.”

Kina barrens are areas of bare rocky reef where kina (sea urchins) have eaten all of the normally-occurring kelp and seaweed cover. Phil says while kina occur naturally on rocky reefs, the extensive kina barrens are a clear sign there are too few predators to maintain the balance - species such as crayfish and snapper.

For more information or to access the GPS coordinates, visit: www.boprc.govt.nz/mpa

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Boating near Motiti Island?

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

This rāhui applies to all.

Do your bit to protect our marine environment and taonga species.

For more information visit www.boprc.govt.nz/mpa

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Tauranga kuia teaches the value of tikanga At the age of 85, Marama Furlong certainly knows her stuff when it comes to teaching tikanga Maori (the world view and protocols of Maori).

The Tauranga-based kaiako (teacher) has been working at Te Wananga o Aotearoa for the past 16 years.

With a job title of Te Pouahorangi, she teaches TWoA’s Te Whainga o te Ao Tikanga Level 3 course, which looks at cultural practices, offering both Maori and non-Maori a range of benefits in the process.

“I view it as a self-discovery programme,” she says, “because you learn about your own history and culture. You learn why we Maori do things the way we do.”

The Te Wananga O Aotearoa Tauranga campus.

Course participants become able to stand up and identify themselves properly by discovering, understanding and communicating their whakapapa (genealogy) and pepeha (connections).

The course also provides a sense of belonging, and of understanding where you fit, for both Maori and non-Maori, says Marama.

At a personal level, Marama says tauira (students) grow in many ways – including spiritually, mentally and emotionally – as a result of the learnings.

Understanding tikanga can also help people in professional settings and relationships with Maori individuals and groups, says Marama. She sees clear potential gains in having more people – Maori, Pakeha and other ethnicities – understanding and incorporating authentic tikanga Maori into their lives. “The more various ethnicities understand and incorporate tikanga Maori into their lives the better.

“That’s because as Maori we are so connected - environmentally, spiritually, physically - to our world that we live in.”

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Targets critical to emissions goals Achieving future targets for reducing transport emissions just released by the Climate Change Commission will need more focus on what New Zealand can do in the present, says the Automobile Association.

The AA say they recognise the important contribution transport needs to make to reduce emissions and supports the government’s long-term aim of minimising the environmental impact from how people move around.

“There are plenty of good initiatives that the AA supports in what has been proposed by the Climate Change Commission,” says AA policy and research manager Simon Douglas, “but we believe there are some key pieces of the puzzle that should be greater priorities.

“Having many more electric and low-emissions vehicles on our roads will obviously be a major part of reducing the country’s greenhouse gases, and introducing a feebate to incentivise people buying cleaner cars as well as setting emissions standards for vehicle imports will also help with this.

“But those actions are going to take time to make a noticeable impact, and from the AA’s knowledge of the car industry, we think it will be very unlikely that New Zealand will access or afford EVs in the numbers hoped for this decade.

“That means we also need to focus on what can be done to make the biggest difference with the cars in our current fleet, and the AA believes biofuels are a much more important part of the answer.”

Simon believes it is good that using biofuels is part of the plan that has been released, but claims the country should be aiming much higher than a five per cent target by 2035.

“New Zealand generally has about 300,000

vehicles enter our fleet every year, compared to about 4.6 million vehicles on our roads already, so there is huge potential to reduce emissions by greening the fuel current vehicles run on,” he says.

“Motorists are collectively paying at the pump more than $500 million a year into the government’s coffers right now as a price for emissions through the Emissions Trading Scheme.

“The AA has been calling for that money collected from motorists to offset their emissions to be dedicated to actions that do just that, and those funds need to be immediately committed to rapidly developing our own biofuel production plants at the scale necessary.”

The AA say they applaud the government for being ambitious in the plans to tackle climate change, but they also need to be realistic.

“Cars - either internal combustion engine, hybrid or electric powered - will remain the major method of transport for most New Zealanders for the foreseeable future,” adds Simon, “and the majority of people buy vehicles for less than $10,000.

“It will be many years before there are large-scale volumes of EVs available for New Zealanders to buy at affordable prices. A new EV is currently around twice the price of its equivalent petrol or diesel-fuelled alternative.

“We need to make sure that we don’t make changes that penalise ordinary New Zealanders who would like a lower-emissions vehicle but can’t afford one.

“The AA is concerned that rising prices for vehicles will result in people hanging onto older vehicles even longer than they currently do, and that wouldn’t be good for emissions or road safety.

“We need a balanced approach that ensures it doesn’t become unaffordable for people to upgrade their vehicles.”

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You had me at Seltos

Under the microscope this week is the very popular Kia Seltos. Out on our roads it seems like there is one around every corner, and I think I know why after driving the two-litre LX Plus model. Kia is like the gift that keeps on giving!

The Kia Seltos has five different spec levels across the range, starting from the LX priced at $32,490 plus ORC working up to the range-topping Limited Turbo, priced at $47,490 plus ORC. All models except the LX have three years or 45,000 k/m scheduled servicing included, which is an extremely nice touch.

From a warranty perspective, when you buy a Kia Seltos you are covered for up to five years or 100,000 k/m (whichever occurs first), plus five-years unlimited kilometer roadside assistance.

The Seltos is a hard car to pass if you’re in the market for medium-sized SUV. It just does everything right. The front is staunch, giving it the appearance of a larger vehicle

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that really means business - in fact the overall exterior design has definitely kept up with the modern looks we all demand in a new car.

Inside the cabin, the set up was hard to fault. We’re talking very comfortable, with every conceivable feature imaginable, and it drove fantastically well. In the LX Plus there are a myriad of standard features, such as blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert and cruise control that will match the speed of the car in front. It even reads road lines and gently nudges you back into the middle of the lane should you drift.

This is only a small handful of the features on offer, and are standard from the LX Plus upwards. I have mentioned the ease of use of the Kia stereo system before, and this is no different. After being in and out of countless cars over the years, I reckon Kia have done a superb job with their current infotainment system.

It really doesn’t take long to work out how it all works thanks to big buttons, a big, clear 10.25-inch screen and some very clever programming. Things like changing

a radio station or pairing your phone is easy, and whilst on the topic of phones... yup, there’s a nice big spot just in front of the gear selector that easily housed my S20 Note Ultra. Apple Carplay or Android Auto is easy to set up, so you have a full range of phone connectivity.

I found the drive quiet, which is a big plus considering the hard roads we drive on. It steered very well and was a confident-feeling vehicle on the wet roads. The 110kW twolitre motor, buttoned up to Kia’s Intelligent Variable Transmission performed better than I expected. It’s not the kind of car that is going to make record breaking lap times around Bathurst, but when you need a bit of grunt and squeeze the loud pedal the motor comes to life and gets the car up to speed in a timely manner without screaming in pain at you.

It is smooth - the gear changes are smooth and it changed at all the right times quickly and efficiently. Published fuel efficiency figures for the two-litre Seltos are 6.8L per 100km, so it’s great on the gas as well. This was a hugely enjoyable drive, and even from

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the roomy back seats it would be great!

It is a very safe vehicle too, with the Kia Seltos scoring the maximum five star ANCAP Safety rating.

I could easily write so much more on the Kia Seltos, because I now know why there is one around every corner, and what we have here is a very strong market competitor an SUV that you just need to get into and experience for yourself. Great work Kia, you’ve hit the nail on the head with this one!

The Kia Seltos line-up starts at $32,490 plus ORC for the LX. We tested the Kia Seltos LX Plus, available from $36,490 which gains autonomous emergency braking, blind spot detection and blind spot collision assist, rear cross traffic avoidance assist, advanced smart cruise control with stop go, electronic parking brake with auto hold, rear privacy glass and satellite navigation.

If you want to take a look at a Kia Seltos, Tauranga Motor Company is your local dealer. Open seven days-a-week, they can be found at 100 Hewletts Road and contacted Ian Evans on: 07 578 1378.

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Motor giant’s EV message The journey to a decarbonised transport fleet in New Zealand will be driven by a range of low carbon-emitting powertrains including hybrid engines - not by a reliance on battery electric vehicles.

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“Toyota definitely supports the government’s transition plans to a low emission economy,” says Neeraj Lala, Toyota New Zealand chief executive officer.

“We believe a multi-powertrain strategy focusing on different low emitting engines is the best way to reduce carbon emissions as a country while meeting customer needs.”

Being heard

Neeraj says the Commission’s final advice to the government clearly showed it had listened carefully to the concerns of the car manufacturers.

While still calling for a ban on internal combustion engines by 2035, the Commission said the country “should import more efficient vehicles until EVs are widely available and affordable”.

The supply of BEVs and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will increase over the next few years, however hybrids remain the best alternative today to start the CO2 reduction journey, as new hybrids are nearing price parity with petrol versions and hybrids are abundant on the

Toyota New Zealand CEO Neeraj Lala. used vehicle market.

“We are already seeing Kiwi “EVs are not the silver bullet consumers taking these options up at a faster pace, with more for three compelling reasons,” than an 800 per cent increase says Neeraj. “They are priced in our hybrid sales over the past beyond the reach of most car five years.” buyers, they continue to be in Hybrids have contributed to short supply, and cheap EVs an average CO2 reduction of sourced from new markets will not be highly rated from a safety 20g/100kms across the hybrid Toyota range. As a result, Toyota point of view. is on track to meet its Clean Car Reducing emissions CO2 target of 164gm/km before “We see hybrids as a way that the target date of 2023. we can act quickly as a country The Lexus portfolio is already to reduce CO2 emissions well under its 2023 target of with the current supply and 176gm/km and is on track to infrastructure constraints that surpass the total industry target of 105gm/km by 2023. surround BEVs and PHEVs.

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Car seat recycling hits 100k milestone The country’s only child car seat recycling programme has hit a major milestone after collecting more than 100,000kg of plastic and metal for recycling.

The achievement came shortly after five years of operation were celebrated, and some 19,500 seats were diverted from landfill for dismantling and recycling.

SeatSmart programme manager Toni Bye says it has grown from a handful of collection sites during its trial phase to 39 sites from Auckland to Dunedin.

“Despite not being able to collect any seats during lockdowns, we’ve had our best year yet,” Toni says.

Saving items from the tip

The growth of the programme is evidence that the public is starting to look beyond the “traditional recyclables” that go in kerbside collections, she says.

“People are really keen to have alternatives to landfill. It feels good to not only save a bulky item like a car seat from filling up our dumps, but knowing that you’re creating employment, saving virgin plastics from being imported and seeing unwanted materials like straps repurposed into new products.”

SeatSmart also aims to raise awareness of the limited life span of child car seats.

“Most seats have expiry dates of between six and

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councils’ zero waste goals and road safety programmes and we’re grateful for their support,” says Toni.

“We’re encouraged by how many people are choosing to recycle their seats and ensure that expired seats are kept out of circulation.”

The programme has a strong social aspect.

SeatSmart programme manager Toni Bye.

10 years, due to wear and tear from temperature extremes in cars, changes in safety standards, and the loss of safety instructions and labels,” adds Toni. “Even things as simple as food and drink clogging buckles or latches, and cleaning products corroding components are factors.”

Wide support

Baby on the Move has been hugely important in the success of the programme since its inception, she says, with 12 franchises around the country now acting as collection sites.

Baby on the Move director Fena Bavastro says she is proud to have the brand involved with SeatSmart.

Councils around the country have also given the programme their support, with 17 offering subsidies to increase access to it.

“SeatSmart, through recycling seats and promoting seat expiry dates, contributes to these

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“We use social enterprise where possible, helping to employ people who have a disability or are disadvantaged or marginalised.

“And we provide dismantling for Department of Corrections community work programmes.”

For more information, visit: www.seatsmart.co.nz

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Time for a train?

It’s increasingly absurd that a city the size of Tauranga does not have a commuter train service.

We have the rail corridor north and south of Tauranga

which could be adapted and upgraded to provide passenger services from Omokoroa and Papamoa – or even further out – that would hugely contribute to lowering the ever-increasing traffic

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congestion in and out of our city. Surely the cost benefits would in time outstrip the constant upgrading of the roads, while carbon emissions and road carnage would be greatly reduced. It’s a no-brainer! How can this issue be seriously considered and acted upon before our roads choke up completely?

Maureen Guy, Otumoetai.

Constant energy Reading page 2 of The Weekend Sun, June 11, ‘From The Hutch - Go nuke save the world’, made me chuckle. Our government may have great plans to go all electric, but they will need a much larger constant power source to keep homes, cars and boats all powered up.

Hydroelectric dams need full rivers, wind farms need constant wind and solar panels need constant sun and Bill Gates wants to stop so much sunshine getting through. Nuclear energy though

is very constant and very clean and, in most cases, very safe and would appear to be the way to go.

But wait - there's more. I understand coal-fired energy is making a comeback. It appears that new scientific design has made this energy source clean and green. So, to all you miners out there, get ready to not only dig out lithium, but good old reliable coal, the electric car company needs you.

John Fairburn, Katikati.

Scrapping SH2 upgrades

It is a shame that the State Highway 2 upgrade has been scrapped. But I can see why they did so.

We are in a climate emergency and need to encourage less cars on the road, not encouraging more.

At every stage we were made to feel So I think a great alternative could be as if we were the only ones that they passenger rail. The line already exists between had to deal with that day.

Omokoroa and Tauranga’s CBD. Surely it A very big thank wouldn’t take much to hook some passenger you to all of you, carriages onto the freight trains that go through not forgetting the and possibly have a train station at Cherrywood lady with whom we next door to BP and another one on The Strand. made our telephone Perhaps the train could carry on through to Te appointment Puke and back again. Another idea could be a ferry bookings. You are all a from Omokoroa into town. credit to the DHB. Josh Cole, Poike.

Meriel and Murray Hofmeyr, Welcome Bay.

Great experience

We recently visited the Baypark Covid-19 Vaccination Centre for our first ‘jab’ and came away with a really good feeling about the whole experience.

The process was very well organised but, most of all, every person who dealt with us from the man at the entrance gate to the lady at the exit station, could not have been more considerate or helpful.

Musings from other folk I found an old journal left by the previous house owner and it has quotations from people around the world.

WILL ROGERS 1: When it comes to staying young a ‘mind’ lift beats a face lift any day.

WILL ROGERS 2: Only those who see the invisible can do the impossible.

ETHIOPIAN PROVERB ON

UNITY: When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion.

BLACKIE SHERROD: History must repeat itself, because we paid such little attention to it the first time.

RUTH RENKEL: Never fear shadows; they simply mean there is a light shining somewhere nearby.

Ken Jones, Katikati.

Talking taxes

Petrol tax, regional petrol tax, GST on both; what is the government going to replace these high tax incomes with when the government only wants to import electric cars from 2035?

With Covid, and a higher number of hybrid cars being imported, their tax rate on petrol must be down.

Wendy Galloway, Omokoroa.

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Dancing shoes at the ready Life Education Trust Western BOP will proudly present Dancing for Life Education later this year.

Jamie Troughton.

Performing to support Life Education on Saturday, December 4, will be locals who have no previous dance experience and will be tutored by local dance teachers.

They will have 15 weeks of dance training before hitting the dance floor at Baypark Tauranga to fundraise for Life Education Trust. For more information, check out The Breeze facebook page or: www.facebook.com/dancingforlifeedwbop Introducing the first two of our local legends who are stepping up for Life Education Trust in partnership with the Wright Family Foundation: Tanya Horo is a mum, talent agent, acting coach and a self-proclaimed armchair scientist living in the Bay of Plenty.

She has worked in the entertainment industry for more than 25 years and has now found her place as an agent networking for

actors and entertainers to help them find their place in the world of film and television.

“I love the kaupapa of Life Education Trust, inspiring and embracing our future generations to make strong, healthy and positive decisions,” she says.

“So when I was asked to be involved, I didn’t hesitate. I just hope I can find the right pair of heels to dance in!”

Jamie Troughton is a surf lifeguard and photojournalist living in Papamoa with three daughters, a dog and some chooks.

His dancing style has been compared to Fred Astaire, Patrick Swayze and Rudolf Nureyev... but only in their current deceased state.

Entire herds of wildebeest roller-skating across frozen lakes have more rhythm.

Current hobbies include swimming, running and surfing, making a spectacle of himself in front of large crowds and supporting worthy charitable causes.

All funds raised stay in the local region and support Life Education Trust WBOP to continue educating local children.

Tanya Horo.

Te Puke teenager gains Defence Force seal of approval Te Puke High School teenager Liam McCarthy gained the Defence Force’s approval at the recent Blue Light Life Skills programme held in Taupo.

The 14-year-old beat an exceptional group of young people from across Aotearoa to win the Defence Force Staff Choice Award.

“Liam consistently demonstrated the standards and expectations of the New Zealand Defence Force staff while on the programme to win this award,” says Blue Light life skills coordinator Saagar Deo. “This award is only given in exceptional circumstances if criteria, such as the military’s core

values of courage, commitment, comradeship and integrity are met.”

This highly successful programme has been run by New Zealand Blue Light in partnership with NZ Defence Force for the past 12 years, and features adventure-based experiential learning as a key part of the programme.

The programme provides 14-17year olds with critical life skills such as self-development, self-control New Zealand Defence Force Staff Choice Liam McCarthy receiving his award from Reviewing Officer Inspector Senior Constable Kevin Raynes, Whakatane Police Station.

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and teamwork that will enable young people to be successful at home, school, in their communities and during employment.

Up to 12 courses are held each

year in Auckland, the central North Island and Burnham locations.

For more information about the Blue Light Life Skills camps, visit: www.bluelight.co.nz

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The French Film Festival is on right now, so let’s go a little French this week.

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Serge Gainsbourg.

Assane Diop, a man inspired by Lupin and his ingenious methods, who is seeking revenge for his wronged father. It’s both heartfelt and clever, and ideal for family viewing since it contains no serious violence, sex or swearing.

Outside Serge’s home.

psychological thriller Appearances; charming comedy How To Be A Good Wife; historical drama De Gaulle; another of those French films about food, Delicious; the 50th anniversary restoration of JeanLuc Goddard's Breathless; and a wonderfully quirky thriller, Only The Animals, starring the wonderfully quirky Laure Calamy.

Laure Calamy is also one of the stars of the French TV dramedy everyone is talking about, Call My Agent (or Dix Pour Cent to give it its French title.). It’s a smart, engaging show set around a Parisienne talent agency and featuring cameos from a who’s who of French actors, including Isabelle Huppert, Juliet Binoche, Jean Reno and more. Four series are available; a fifth and a film have been confirmed.

Meanwhile, another French series has arrived on Netflix, the most popular non-English series on the streaming service (and, yes, you can watch a dubbed version). It’s called Lupin, a name familiar to Francophiles through the famous literary adventures of master thief Arsène Lupin, a character created in the early 1900s. There have been many film adaptations.

It stars Omar Sy in the role of

More news

More French news... This year marks the 30th anniversary of the death of Serge Gainsbourg, who in French terms was kinda like Bob Dylan mixed with Mick Jagger.

For the last 20 years of his life he lived at 5 bis Rue de Verneuil, an expansive townhouse now perpetually covered in eye-catching lyrics, tributes and portraits, graffitied in every colour imaginable.

Serge’s daughter, actress and singer Charlotte Gainsbourg, has announced the building will open as a museum in October. The main attraction will be the living area, with its piano, art deco bar and Gainsbourg’s huge collection of sculptures. Gainsbourg used to tell guests: “I don’t know what it is: a sitting room, a music room, a brothel, a museum.”

Now the thousands of fans who stop outside each year will be able to see for themselves.

And if you’re hanging out for French music, you can join the Tauranga Civic Choir, directed by Nigel Williams, on June 29 from 7:30pm at St Peters in The City (Spring St) for a concert of music written by French composers, including Franck, Duruflé, Gounod, climaxing with the famous Requiem

by Fauré.

Papamoa Sport and Rec Centre Wed: 10-11am

Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Rd Tue: 1.15-2.15pm

Mt Maunganui Senior Citizens Hall Tue: 5.30-7pm Thu: 5.30-7pm

JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) Sat 19th Elton John Tribute Show 7.30pm Sun 20th Woody Dean 3pm – 6pm MT RSA Fri 18th Gerry Lee 7pm–10:30pm Sat 19th Sparx 7pm–10:30pm Sun 20th Tim Armstrong 4:30–7:30pm THE PHOENIX Sun 13th Sophie Dodson 3pm-6pm THE JAM FACTORY Fri 18th Paul Ubana Jones 7-9.30pm $30 Sat 19th Matt Joe Gow 7-9.30 $15

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Jazzing up The Beatles There’s funk, Latin, jazz and blues - and then there’s jazz and blues meets The Beatles!

Jazz legend Rodger Fox blends the genres to create a distinctive sound at his upcoming concert Jazz’n Blues Meet the Beatles concert at Baycourt Community and Arts Centre on July 3.

The gig is presented by Tauranga Jazz Society, who host the annual National Jazz Festival as well as a monthly jazz jam at Mount Social Club.

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This special concert features the stellar jazz-blues vocalist Erna Ferry with the Rodger Fox Funkbone Experience.

Rodger is a life member of the Tauranga Jazz Society and is always keen to perform in the Bay of Plenty.

“My guitarist Deane Hunter is one of New Zealand’s top fusion/jazz players, and bassist Rory Macartney is well known in the Bay,” says Rodger. “Both of these musicians are members of the Rodger Fox Big Band, and they hail from Tauranga.

“Add to this Tauranga’s own Liam Ryan on keyboards and TJS President Jeff Baker on drums, and we have The Rodger Fox Funkbone Experience… and I do mean we have a band.”

Rodger explains that fusion jazz was popular in

New Zealand in the 1980s and 90s before it gave way to other expressions of jazz. However, he believes it is time to reintroduce its vibrant sound to New Zealand audiences.

He is looking forward to playing with a smaller group too, as it allows greater versatility.

“It gives me more time to showcase the trombone and the other players to improvise around the numbers,” says Rodger.

The programme includes Beatles tunes such as: Ticket to Ride, Drive My Car, A Hard Day’s Night, Day Tripper and I Saw Her Standing There. Plus there’ll be tributes to the music of the jazz greats Fred Wesley, Sonny Stitt, Grant Green, and the Jazz Crusaders.

Tickets are on sale now from Ticketek or Baycourt Box office.

The Weekend Sun has one double pass see Jazz’n Blues Meet the Beatles for one lucky reader who can tell us when the concert will be held.

Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, June 22.

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Rising Stars concert at Baycourt The Rising Stars concert will be held on Sunday, June 20, at Baycourt from 3pm.

The Weekend Sun previously misprinted the two male singers’ names in last week’s paper – the two male singers are Alfred Fonoti-Fuimaono and Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono.

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BOP artists to showcase their work Bay of Plenty artists are being offered an opportunity to be part of the first ever Bay of Plenty Artists Exhibition this year.

Friends of Rotorua Museum committee member Jo-Anne

La Grouw says with Covid-19 restrictions and the Rotorua Museum closure, Bay of Plenty artists have had a tough time recently.

“Exhibition space is in short supply and opportunities for our Rotorua community to

experience the creativity of our talented local artists is limited.

“We want to provide the exhibition space and at the same time raise funds for Rotorua Museum acquisitions and special projects.”

Artists from the Bay of Plenty will be able to submit one piece of work for an exhibition in Rotorua’s Lockwood Show home Village.

All works will be available for purchase and prospective buyers will have the advantage of viewing the works they fall in love with in a home environment.

Heather Kremen is a local artist who recognises the importance of having her work on display after winning the Toi Ohomai Innovation in Art Award with her work, Protected in the Night, at the 2019 Rotorua Museum Art Awards.

“I have been blown away at the variety and skill of artists in this area.

“An exhibition that showcases what can be done with time, imagination and skilled hands is something that I would look forward to seeing,” say Heather.

“I know from my own life what an inspiration it can be to see art produced by your friends, whānau, and neighbours.

“As an artist, I appreciate every opportunity to show off my chosen craft – glass – to the community of passionate and driven artists, artisans, and creatives here in Rotorua,” says Heather.

Conditions and Artist Submission Forms can be found on: www.lockwood.co.nz/articles and: www.creativerotorua.org.nz Artist Submission Forms need to be emailed to:

Heather Kremen with Protected in the Night. Photo: Supplied.

Julie.parsons@rotorualc.nz by 5pm, October 1.

The Bay of Plenty Artists Exhibition will open with a private preview for artists and guests on Sunday, November 7, then the exhibition will be open to the public from November 8 - December 12, from 10am – 4pm.

All commission proceeds from the sale of work will go to The Friends of the Museum for acquisition of new works or for funding Rotorua Museum special projects.

In the past The Friends have been involved with projects to re-frame works, provide new protective covers for textiles and will soon commission two heritage style lights for the Museum foyer.

Learning to have open discussions “What is important is to keep learning, to enjoy challenge, and to tolerate ambiguity.

In the end there are no certain answers.”

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In a time of such change, as we are now experiencing, it is even more important to put into place such suggestions as mentioned in the above quote.

For example, I am hearing both views on whether or not to take the (Covid-19) vaccine, and the discussions arising can often cause disharmony.

Instead of feeling a need to convince another of

your point of view, recognise that each person has the right to their opinion and a reason for it. Open discussion is healthy, enforced opinions are not.

Use this as a learning opportunity… listen to how another person thinks, ask questions and develop your ability to hear both sides of a situation.

What helps you remain open to others’ opinions?

If you would like to know more about relationship or narrative coaching, call Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on: 07 577 1200 or 021 258 2145, or visit: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz

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Fancy food on the menu Are you ready for the tastiest weekend in Tauranga?

If you’re super serious about food, this is the must-see event for foodies. The Seriously Good Food Show will be helping you support Kiwi food producers by bringing together delicious products from all around New Zealand.

More than 150 flavourful exhibitors bring you a huge range of food and beverages to tempt your tastebuds, featuring tastings, exclusive show specials and delicious new launches.

Why not find something new that you’ve never tried before?

Explore everything from chocolate, cheese and chutney to tea, truffles and Tabasco, with plenty for everybody including allergy friendly, vegan or vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free and organic options.

See cuisine come to life in the live cooking theatre, featuring favourite chefs from restaurants and cafes around Tauranga, including Perrin There will be plenty to see and do at this year’s Seriously Good Food Show. from Clarence Bistro, Neil from Solera Wine Bar, bud including seafood, smoked meats, woodfired pizzas, vegan Andrew Targett from Pearl Kitchen, and Ian from creations, New York-style stuffed cookies and loaded waffles.

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Enjoy the delicious offerings from The Landing Food Truck Tickets sales are at the door only, and parking is free!

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Cruise the world with songs and music

The Oriana Singers Choir members practicing.

With Covid restrictions spoiling two planned concerts in 2020, the Oriana Singers return with a programme of familiar music that will appeal to all-comers.

President Ken Street says that while overseas cruises are not possible at

present, this selection of music from around the world will take you there.

“Our 25-strong choir will be singing New York, New York, Danny Boy, Bridge over Troubled Waters, and other well-known songs in the first half,” says Ken. “After the interval, songs from the shows will include Memory from Cats, Anthem from Chess, and A

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Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman.”

Musical director Judy Inkster’s Greenpark School Choir will perform three songs and join the Oriana Singers in singing The Holy City.

The programme will conclude with a 12-song Beatles medley culminating in a rousing chorus of Hey Jude, when the choir and the children will be joined by an expected participation from the audience!

“This will be a fun afternoon!” says Ken. The Oriana Singers Concert will be held at St Andrews Church, Dee Street, Mount Maunganui, on Saturday, June 26 from 2:30pm.

Tickets cost $20 from choir members or via door sales until sold out.

For more information, phone Ken on: 027 476 7404.

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Saturday 19 June

A Course In Miracles A powerful

transformational teaching to find inner peace. Stuck in past grievances and resentments? Get over it! Free Internet forgiveness workshop. https:// jenniferhadley.com/how-get-over-it Txt 0210 274 2502 Association Croquet At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Mon, Wed, Sat; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232 Bay Singles Social Group Join a bunch of over 50s young singles. Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings.

Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762, Andrea 021 133 0313 Beth-El Messianic Family Jews & Gentiles celebrating Messiah Yeshua (Jesus). He is returning. Be ready.

You are welcome. Shabbat Shalom Otumoetai Primary @ 10am. Ph Joel 02 176 8043 Beethoven & Brass BOP Symphonia presents Beethoven & Brass. Holy Trinity Church, 4pm. Tickets $10.

Door Sales available Bethlehem Pottery Kids Classes Kids love playing with mud? Sign them up to Kids Pottery Classes, every Saturday, Monday & Friday various projects Max 8 Kids, FIFS, For more info Contact Juliet 021 271 1433 BPC. kidsclasses@gmail.com Car Boot Sale Tauranga Racecourse 1383 Cameron Road Contact: 577 1116 or 027 414 6040 Single site $5 double $10 Setup time: 7am onwards.

Rain or shine Greerton Hall Market 2nd & last Sat of month, 8am-12pm. Stalls inside/ outside. Discounts for charity groups.

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

Historic Village Wellbeing Market

Tauranga’s free monthly Wellbeing Market with fantastic stalls, qualified Natural Health practitioners, on-site treatments, mind body spirit marketplace, free entry Justice of the Peace Saturday 10am-12pm The Crossing Shopping Mall Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm Katikati Tramping Club Aongatete Long Loop, Easy 3.5 hours, Phone Graeme 07 549 3186

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

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Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult tennis.

Start 1:30pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs.

Papamos Friendly Group (55-65s)

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.

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Tauranga Amateur Variety Concert Light classical/

jazz. Acoustic performances on a variety of musical instruments. $10 Saturday 26th, 2-3:30pm. Must be over 5yrs. Holy Trinity Events Centre Please see www.tavac.co.nz Tauranga Fuchsia Group Last Sat each month at Art & Craft Ctr, Elizabeth St West, 1pm. Learn how to care for fuchsias. Ph Pat 579 1655 or Noeleen 578 4643 Te Puke Scottish Society Mid Year Christmas Dance, 7-10.30pm, 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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Accordion Music Group 3rd Sunday Monthly Welcome Bay Hall 1-4.pm Entry $3.00, Ladies a plate please. All Welcome. Ph Joy 027 285 3093 Art On The Strand Original art for sale. Weather permittng.

9am-4pm . The Strand, Tauranga.

Tauranga Society of Artists At Sunday Village Market We have an awesome arrangement of arts, crafts, food & more. Come on down the Historic Village from 9am-1pm Baycourt Emerging Opera Stars. 3pm.

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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 Falun Dafa Exercises 10:15am.Free to join us in the Parks. Ph/txt Judy 021 042 5398 for the Locations in Tauranga, Papamoa & Mt.

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 Messy Church, Holy Trinity Cnr 3rd Ave/Devonport Rd 4-6pm Theme: The Lord’s Prayer. Activities, Short Christian Story, simple meal, GF, vegetarian option. Free. Children accompanied by adult. Ph 576 7718.

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 Centre Bay’s largest regular Spiritual meet! - Greerton Community Hall. Doors open 6.40pm, starts 7pm. After $10 entry, everything FREE. Psychics, Healers, Spiritualists, Refreshments. www.psychiccafe.nz, facebook:psychiccafe.

Quakers In Tauranga All welcome to join mostly silent meeting exploring the spiritual experience of each person.

10am, 233 Cameron Rd. 07 543 3101

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sundays & Thursdays 1-3:30pm.

Pond behind 22 Montego Dr, Papamoa, sailing “Electron” radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome.

Graham 572 5419 Soul Food For You Relax, unwind, reflect, refresh, enjoy. Share in a selection of sacred & inspirational writings & music. Held last Sunday of month. All welcome. Ph 543 0434 The Sociables A group of females and males in either their 30’s/40’s/ 50’s that meet for bushwalks, dining out or participating in local events Ph: 022 012 0376 Te Puke Country Music Club 1-4pm.

Te Puke Citizens & RSA Club. All welcome. Gayle 573 8255

Monday 21 June

500 Cards Te Puke Monday

nights Te Puke Bridge Club, 4 Queen St Te Puke. 7 pm.

New members welcome. $4. Ph Lou 07 573 8184 or Mike 027 304 9285

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome Ph 0800 229 6757 Argentine Tango in Tauranga

We begin communication through connection, then move ‘as one’. Interested in the improvised authentic dance of Tango?

Ph Denise 0204 006 1340 for classes starting August 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 English Course For Foreigners 6:307:30pm 345 Maunganui Rd, More info 027 346 8148 or a.bernie@seznam.cz Fitness for over 50 Fun classes, great music. Focusing on coordination, strength & balance. St Mary’s Church, Bayfair. 9:15am First class free. Ph Nadia 021 187 0345 Friends of the Library Mt Maunganui Library Book Group meets at 10am for morning tea. Theme this month- Deep Sea Fishing/Fishing. Just come along or ph Gail 574 3376 Indoor Bowls St. Mary’s Church Hall.

Crnr Girven Road/Marlin Street, Bayfair. Register by 12.20pm. New members welcome, come and give bowls a try Justice of the Peace CourthouseMcLean Street 1pm-4pm. Arataki Community Centre 10am-12pm Omokoroa Library Western Avenue 1-3pm. Papamoa Library 5-6pm.

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 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 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

Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club

Omokoroa Settlers Hall 1pm for 1:30pm start. All welcome. Equipment provided. Smooth soled shoes/slippers please. ph Anne 548 1636 Rebus Otumoetai 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 Tauranga Civic Choir We meet at Wesley Methodist Church, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga on Mondays at 7:30pm.

All voices welcome, especially tenors and basses. Ph Julia 575 0538 Tauranga Creative Fibre Today 9:30am, also 2nd/4th Thurs 6:30pm.

Come & join us to learn knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, dyeing & felting. 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

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

Tauranga 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 22 June

500 For 50s+ Come join us for fun afternoon, Senior Citizens Hall, 342 Maunganui Rd. New members welcome. 12:15pm. 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 12:45pm. Easy to learn, social & fun. Boules & tuition available.

Turn up or ph Alf 021 175 9282 Bureta Garden Circle Bureta Garden Circle’s monthly meeting at St. John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road, Otumoetai at 1.30pm. Visitors welcome.

Ph Jenny 576 3026.

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 Friends of the Library Mt Maunganui Library Book Group meets at 10am for morning tea. Theme this month- Deep Sea Fishing/Fishing. Just come along or Ph Gail 574 3376 Justice of the Peace Courthouse McLean Street 10am-12pm Mt Maunganui Library 11am-1pm.

Greerton Library 2-4pm.

Keep On Your Feet Katikati 103011.30am, 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 Mount Morning Badminton Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. 9.30am-12pm.

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Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Maxeen 5750162 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

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

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly gettogether, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448 Tauranga Film Society Showing “Leviathan” (Russia 2014) at 6.30pm Rialto Cinema. 3-film sampler membership $30. Join any time: full season membership $90. See www. nzfilmsociety.org.nz Tauranga Model Railway Club Club meets Tues 9:30am & Thur 7:30pm, cnr Mirrielees & Cross Rds, Sulphur Pt. Ph Mike 021 939 233 Wise & Wonderful Shared afternoon tea, entertainment, card games, bingo, quizzes, guest speakers.

Companionship. 1:30-3:30pm at Katikati Community Ctr, 45 Beach Rd, Katikati. Ph 549 0399 Yoga For All Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6-7:30pm.

Traditional, relaxing Yoga class.

Beginners welcome. $12 for 1 or $90 for 9 classes. Bring a mat. Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 23 June 10 Pin Bowling Bay Prime

Timers, 1pm at 10 Pin Tauranga, 135 13th Ave. Play for fun, but keep the score, very occasionally competitive.

Ph Les 027 605 8947 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

Active Seniors Exercise Class

Strength and Balance Class for over 60’s. Matua Hall, Levers Road.

Wednesdays 9:30 start. Info: Ph Diana 021 047 6155. $5.

Age Concern Walking Group Meet at 10am 23/6 Oak Tree Restaurant,

mid year dinner 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 Baycourt It’s About Time. Put on by Te Puna School (School Production). 11:30am & 6:30pm. Addison Theatre Tickets available from ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK Bible Study Join us @ City Church 252 0tumoetai Rd, Studying the Book of John. Wednesday @ 6.45pm. Call Julie 021 106 4890 Cards Cribbage 12:45 at RSA Greerton. Friendly club. New members very welcome.

Ph Jill 021 160 6143 Chatting In Spanish Chat & mingle in Spanish. First Wed in Tauranga CBD 4:30-6:30. Email CharlarTauranga@gmail.com

Fernland Spa Gentle Exercise

Gentle exercise in warm mineral water. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from accident or illness. Good for strength, coordination & balance.

Jennifer 571 1411 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night 7:30pm. Names in book (Roycroft Trophy)

Healing Room’s New Venue

Experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Central Baptist Lounge.

640 Cameron Rd. 1-3pm. All welcome. No charge. www. healingrooms.co.nz 021 213 8875 Indoor Bowls 50s+ Everyone welcome. All equipment supplied.

Afternoon tea provided Mount Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Road. Ph Cyril 022 639 2585

Kaimai Ramblers Tramping Group

1) Whakamarama Road, Puketoki Reserve (2) Wrights Road, around Aongatete Long Loop. Grade Easy/ Mod S/C. Kevin 021 0200 6306 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 Marching For Leisure A noncompetitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & friendship. For Tauranga team’s practice and contact details phone Kath Jeffs 027 480 1340

Morris Dancing Group @ TheJamFactory Every Wednesday,

all welcome. Dance, music, social fun.

Koha from $5. 6pm, TheJamFactory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book@ www.theincubator.co.nz.

Ph 07 571 3232.

Mt RSA Crafty Friends We meet every Wednesday at 9am for a friendly chat and crafts. You will need to be member of Mt Maunganui RSA to participate.

Newcomers Coffee Morning

Multicultural Tauranga has a free coffee and chat morning for migrants and newcomers every Weds at 10.30am. Historic Village, Complex 1, Tauranga 07 5716 419 Papamoa Garden Circle Meets 2nd Wed of month, 1pm, Surfbreaker Room, Papamoa Sport & Recreation Ctr, Gordon Spratt Reserve. Visitors welcome. Ph Marilyn 542 0762 Scottish Country Dancing Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Road. 7 pm General Dancing $3. Ph Mary 574 8687 or Lynne 021 140 7912

Spanish Course For Beginners

6-7pm. Spanish course for beginners.

More info or enrollment 027 346 8148 or a.bernie@seznam.cz Tauranga Embroiderers Guild Meets EVERY Wednesday at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road

10am-2.30pm and 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome. Contact Carol Roband 027 348 5875 / 466 0075 taurangaembroiderersguild@gmail.com

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group Maratoto Rd to Volunteer

Mine (off track). Grade moderate.

Glyn 543 0949 Tennis Gate Pa Wednesday club Night 6-7.30pm newbys welcome $10 to play plus get dinner. Relaxed, fun & good night out. Just front up on the night.

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

Welcome Home Spiritual Community Trixie-May Moss

International Psychic.

Join us for an evening of laughter, learning and messages. 7.15pm. $5 entry.

Community catch up, bring a plate, join in the fun. 021 126 4790

Thursday 24 June

500 Cards 50s+ Join us for an afternoon of fun play. Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. Afternoon tea & prizes. Ph Margaret 027 656 848 Abortion Recovery Confidential private course, Living In Colour, with two post abortive facilitators.

For more info please ph Barbara 027 578 745 Adoption Group Missing people, adoption group meeting at Life Zone Church, 7 Oak Lane, Judea. Upstairs 7pm. All Adoptees welcome.

Ian 021 262 5032 Baycourt Heath Franklin’s Chopper - The Silencer. Addison Theatre (Comedy) Tickets available from ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK Bayfair Craft Group Arataki Community Centre, All crafts welcome. 9am2pm. $7, bring lunch.

Morning Tea provided.

Contact Sandy 0210 836 7671 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 Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch

Drop-In. 10am-12pm, no appointment needed) for info, education & support for anyone living with diabetes & their families.

177A Fraser St. Ph 571 3422, 027 883 0158

English Course For Foreigners

6:30-7:30pm 345 Maunganui Rd, More info 027 346 8148 or a.bernie@seznam.cz

Flexercise With Fitness League

Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, balance, stretching, strengthening & flexibility. All ages & abilities, 10am Central Baptist Church hall, 13th Ave. Pam 021 117 7170

French Course For Beginners

7:30pm-8:30pm. 345 Maunganui Rd, More info or enrollment 0273468148 or a.bernie@seznam.cz Friends of the Library Greerton Library Meeting Room 10am.

‘What’s On in Digital Learning in Tauranga City Libraries?’ Join us for morning tea. All welcome. Enquiries Pam 571 2566 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 you? Come & find out. 7pm Wesley Hall, 100 13th Ave. New singers welcome. Ph Bernice 576 4848 Facebook Keynotes Inc. Kickstart Toastmasters The place to improve your speaking & leadership skills in a safe, fun & supportive club environment. Ph Stan 022 390 2216 LOL Laughter Wellness TePuke Join us for a session of happy-hormone-releasing laughter in the gym. Baptist Church, Station Rd, Te Puke 10:30-11:15am. Trish 022 036 6768 or lollaughterwellness@ gmail.com Mainly Music Ark House (Holy Trinity), 20 Third Ave. 9:30am. Music, rhyme, movement, & dance for preschoolers & carers.

Morning tea 10am. TermTime only. $4 per family group Mount Art Group 9am-12pm St Peters Church Hall, Victoria St, Mt Maunganui.

Small friendly group, catering for all levels and mediums. new members welcome Ph Trish 576 9580 Mt RSA Ballroom Dancing Every Thursday at 10.00am. Ballroom and Rock n Roll. You need to be a member of the Mt Maunganui RSA to participate Mt RSA Walking Club We meet Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at 9.30am for a one hour walk. You will need to join the Mt RSA to participate.

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

Square Dancing Learner Classes

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

Tauranga Stamp Club Fair Stamp Fair.

1-3pm.Wesley Methodist Church. 100 13th Ave. Stamp dealers attending. Stamps, postcards & covers. Buying or selling, see you there. Info Ph Tony 549 5015Brian 576 5210

Friday 25 June

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome Ph 0800 229 6757 Chess Tauranga 4-6pm, Tauranga Citizens Club, 170 13th Ave. Casual chess included. Ph Helmut 0274 147 254. Search Western BOP Chess or http:/ www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Community Film Screening How to Change the World award winning documentary 6.30 pm, Village Cinema, Historic Village. Tickets online: bit. ly/3fBu9Ur. Maybe door sales. 2nd Good Green Gathering.

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

Names in by 7:15pm. Ph Keith 577 1116 Indoor Bowls 50s+ Everyone welcome.

All equipment supplied. Afternoon tea provided Mount Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Road. Ph Cyril 022 639 2585 Justice of the Peace Arataki Community Centre 10am-12pm.

Bethlehem Community Church 10am-12pm.

Courthouse McLean Street 1pm-4pm. Greerton Library 2pm-4pm. Katikati Resource Centre 10am-12pm Mount Library 11.30am- 1.30.p.m. Tauranga City Library 12- 2pm 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 Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7pm; 2nd & 4th Friday at 10am.

Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Denise 027 291 9917

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OPERATIVE TAURANGA CITY PLAN – PLAN CHANGE 27

SUMMARY OF SUBMISSIONS AND CALL FOR FURTHER SUBMISSIONS (RE-NOTIFICATION) We are re-notifying the summary of submissions previously notified on 31 May 2021 as the following eight submissions were incorrectly summarised: • • • • • • • •

783 829 838 839 857 867 869 880

Get your career into gear!

These submissions have now been correctly incorporated into the summary of submissions. The period for further submissions is open from Monday, 21 June 2021 and will close at 5:00pm on Friday, 2 July 2021.

The submission summary and copies of the full submissions may be inspected during office hours at the following locations: • Customer Service Centre, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga • Tauranga City Council website: www.tauranga.govt.nz/planchanges • Tauranga libraries (Central, Greerton, Papamoa and Mount Maunganui) Further submissions can be made either via the online submission form on council’s website (open from Monday 21 June 2021), via email to city.plan@tauranga.govt.nz or via post addressed to: Manager: City and Infrastructure Planning, Tauranga City Council Freepost Authority Number 370, Private Bag 12022, Tauranga 3143 Further submissions should be in the format of Form 6 of the Resource Management (Forms, Fees and Procedure) Regulations 2003 as provided by council’s submission form (online and print).

Further Submissions – Statutory Limitations and Requirements: (a) A further submission must be limited to a matter in support of or in opposition to the original submission. (b) Further submissions may only be made by the following persons: • any person representing a relevant aspect of the public interest • any person who has an interest in the proposed Plan Change that is greater than the interest of the general public; • the council itself.

Your submission should identify which of these categories you fall within and the reasons why. (c) If you make a further submission you must send a copy of it to the person who made the original submission no later than 5 working days after the day you have sent your further submission to the Council.

At the close of further submissions, the Council will then arrange the hearing of all submissions and further submissions received and will publicly notify the dates, times and places of the hearing.

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For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs. Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857

travel & tours

wanted

#ZEALANDIER TOURS. Its now winter but we’ve got some fantastic trips ahead: 25th June – Progressive Lunch: Let us indulge you with flavours from around the world. Starting at Alimento before heading to Zeytin then finishing off at Macau. Variety is the spice of life on this day’s outing * 10th July – Classic Motoring Display: Today we relive yesteryear’s motoring greats. With over 100 classic cars & associated items, 2nd World War earth moving machines and V8 muscle cars this is a day to remember * 13th July – Matamata Mysteries – Trapd Escape Rooms are an all weather fun experience for any and ability.

Using your problem-solving skills to decipher codes & locks along with logical mind games it’s a race against the clock to escape.

Bring a friend or come solo and enjoy a day of laughter and companionship. Phone Zealandier Tours 07 572 4118

LAND WANTED by hard working married couple. Looking for a 700m2+ section with no covenants to build our new dream home. All options considered! Call or text Jamie: 027 312 0874 RENTAL HOME 2 bedroom, unfurnished needed for lady.

Senior, non smoking, no pets. Own driveway with int/ent garage, a level garden and sunny outdoor patio space. Prefer Sandhurst and South toward Plaza. Please Ph Lyn 021 294 7104

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

Our family helping your family

07 543 3151 www.hopefunerals.co.nz 4 Keenan Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga

Tractor attrac

tion

“It was sitting General Purpose out the back of Tapapa on some – in 1989. Today land and I needed a project,” says collection – all the Waikato Vintage Tractor George Gardner, he’s restored himself and Machinery about his first Club – which many tractor – a 1943 would long for. Inc member and vintage tractor Case SC Read his story on pages 8-9. Photo: enthusiast has a personal Catherine Fry.

Flood Resilience

www.legacyfunerals.co.nz

PG 4-5

Alternative Energy

PG 15

Young Grower

PG 20-21

Dairy Industry

Awards PG 23-25

Fieldays Preview

PG 33-37

Kiwifruit PG 43-45

Country Living

PG 48-51

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Cosplaying it up at Armageddon The Armageddon Expo was held at Trustpower Arena, Baypark, last weekend and saw thousands turn up to revel in gaming, cosplay, anime, collectables, comics, amusements, celebrity guests, movies, television, music and more.

A number of avid fans let their creativity run wild and showed their dedication to their favourite characters by making costumes and dressing up, delighting other fans.

SunLive photographer Daniel Hines went along and snapped some of the fantastic costumes on display.

Churches Active In Our Community BETH - EL la tyb

Messianic Family Family Messianic

ALL ALL WELCOME WELCOME SHALOM SHALOM

Sunday Gatherings - 9 am & 11 am

SABBATH SABBATH 10 10 OTUMOETAI PRIMARY PRIMARY OTUMOETAI AM AM

Joel & & Sharon Sharon van van Ameringen Ameringen Joel

02 2 11 7 76 68 8 0 04 43 3 0

Upstairs, 146 Devonport Rd, Downtown, Tauranga

info@bethel.org.nz info@bethel.org.nz bethel.org.nz bethel.org.nz

WELCOME WELCOME

www.stlukeschurch.org.nz

A place of respite in the city Sunday 8am & 10am Wednesday 10am Messy Church - 4pm, 3rd Sunday of the month

09 578 7718

HOLYTRINITYTAURANGA.COM

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

09 578 7718

‘My Shalom I give to you’ – Yeshua Today we are constantly bombarded with news from all around the globe. Currently its about solving terrorism, Covid - borders open then closed - mental health, Middle East conflicts, global warming or cooling. It is at our finger tips, at the click of a button.

We complain that it is one-sided, biased, negative, and controls our lives, our thoughts our actions.

So why are we so obsessed with and drawn to it, rather than ignoring it and switching it off? Is it because our lives are so busy and uncertain today A place that we are constantly on the search for something of respite

in the city

Sunday 8am & 10am Wednesday 10am Messy Church - 4pm, 3rd Sunday of the month

HOLYTRINITYTAURANGA.COM

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

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that will take us away from it all?

Have you become increasingly anxious and afraid for your own and your family’s future? Do you have a feeling of hopelessness? Well, instead of looking for manmade solutions and answers on Facebook, Twitter and live televsion shows, go to the real latest up-to-date source – The Bible.

I encouage you to read John 14:26. “Shalom (Peace) I leave you, My shalom I give to you; but not as the world gives! Do not let your heart be troubled (anxious) or afraid.”

Now of course this comes with a pre-requisite condition. Yeshua stated vs 15 and 23: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.”

Yes, Yeshua was there ONE CHURCH with His Father on THREE LOCATIONS Mount Sinai when all 10 commandments were CITY CHURCH TAURANGA Sundays at 9am, 10.30am & 6pm given and packaged as: 252 Otumoetai Road, Tauranga “Love God (Elohim) CITY CHURCH COAST (PAPAMOA) and love your Sundays at 10am neighbour/brother”.

Papamoa Rec. Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve CITY CHURCH NORTH (OMOKOROA)

Sundays at 10am Omokoroa Sport & Rec. Centre, Western Avenue

Rav Joel and Sharon van Ameringen Beth-El Messianic Family

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Atlanta Armchair

$1199 $999

Marcel 2.4m Dining Table

$2799 $2299

York Round Dining Table

$1699 $1399

WINTER SALE

HUNDREDS OF ITEMS REDUCED & READY TO TAKE HOME TODAY

SAVE $800 NZ Made Bronson Lounge Suite Made in beautiful soft fabric that’s hard-wearing 3.5 + 2.5 Seater Usually $5099 NOW $4199

IMG Nordic 62 Leather Reclining Chair + Footstool Large - Usually $3199 NOW $2399 Standard - Usually $2999 NOW $2199

Choose a NZ made lounge suite in store or have one custom made in the sizing and fabric of your choice

Monkey Side Table Usually $599 NOW $519 Hartley Double Extension Dining Table Extends from 210cm - 260cm - 310cm Was $4199 NOW $3599 Laura Bedroom Drawers Usually $1349 NOW $1199

Rumi Console Table Aged Brass Finish Was $899 NOW $799 Hartley Round Dining Table - 150cm Was $2799 NOW $2499

Nantucket Dining Chair Was $599 NOW $489

Cassé Nesting Cooee Tables - Set of 2 Usually $1599 NOW $1299

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