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25 June 2021, Issue 1065

Sound of home Returning to Tauranga has given Dominic Lee a new perspective on his music and his career. The award-winning cellist had been studying in and touring the United States when Covid-19 forced him to return home last year.

“I got to come back to my roots and think about my purpose as a musician,” says Dominic, pictured. “Instead of just my glory or my music being exposed, I hope to make more of a community with my music.” The 23-year-old is starting this mission with a concert

that aims to make classical music more accessible to everyone. He has organised the New Zealand Cello Duo at Trinity Wharf on July 3… story continues on page 13. Photo: John Borren.

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Blobbing out in the Bay I thought it was tough work being a Kiwi cricket fan when our team was not doing so well.

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capita, in the country with townships springing up on every boundary and every bit of coastline.

Big numbers Well, when they are top of the charts, it gets a whole lot harder and in the case of The Weekend Sun Combined Circulation BOP Times Papamoa has been doing The Blob for a few decades now – rolling out across the the World Test Championship final being 69,062 circulation of NZME 10,162 circulation played in Southampton, England you need landscape like a big carpet. And the latest scene in this action to go a week without sleep. movie is the billion dollar town centre If it wasn’t forCombined two rained-out days I’d be SEE WEBSITE OR BOP Times, Katikati Advertiser development at Golden Sands, unveiled CALL US FOR DETAILS a blubbering mess right now – games that and Te Puke Times circulation isthis week. p: 07 578 0030 start at 9:30pm and finish at 6am are not less than HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz Bluehaven Group is proposing The conducive to sleep. I simply don’t have the Sands Town Centre in Papamoa East, stamina of a gamer. which includes a shopping and recreation So, I apologise, on behalf of myself precinct four times the size of Bayfair. and all the other cricket tragics, to all It includes a $100 million aquatic centre those people who have had to put up and has room around it for 11,000 with our vagaries, short tempers, midnew dwellings. afternoon naps and frequent unsolicited conversations about cricket. That’s not fair. Choose to ooze

And now that we have emerged from this six-night journey, it’s time to catch up on what’s been happening around town. The first thing reminds me of the first real horror movie I ever watched which was called The Blob. It centres around an everincreasing gelatinous mass that consumes everything in its path. The storyline is not particularly complicated - basically an alien lands on Earth and consumes everything in its path, growing ever larger in the process. The 1988 film is a remake of a 1950s film, and while neither are intellectually challenging, they do make a good metaphor for urban sprawl. The reality is that humans are the real blob. But you have to ooze somewhere, and there’s no better place to do it than the Bay of Plenty. People are filling up the greater Tauranga area faster than a toilet paper aisle in a pandemic. In fact, it is the fastest growing city, per

Todd checks out

The second lot of local news this week is that Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller won’t be standing at the next election. He has been the MP for this electorate for many years and is standing down citing health reasons, or healthy reasons or something like that. Politics is a bit of a strange beast at times. Just days ago Muller confirmed he was one of several MPs who had criticised a new National MP. Apparently this new MP had spent taxpayer money on furniture when, in fact, they shouldn’t have. And had to pay it back. I’m not sure why you can’t criticise a colleague for inappropriate spending, but I guess that’s the leader’s job. I can’t say I’ve ever bought furniture accidentally on the company credit card. Anyway, nobody is saying if that criticism has anything to do with the resignation, so I guess we’ll just keep stumbling around in the dark. Anyway, good luck with whatever you do next Todd and enjoy life out of politics.

Into the light

This was outlined as part of Bluehaven’s submission to Tauranga City Council’s Long Term Plan and is contingent on the Papamoa East Interchange going ahead, linking Wairakei and Te Tumu via the Tauranga Eastern Link. On the other side of the city, the big numbers continue to roll around. Bayleys announced one of Tauranga’s largest ever commercial property transactions on Monday. The Bethlehem Town Centre shopping mall plus neighbouring development land have been sold for $102.5 million. Of course, you would already know all of this, if you hadn’t been blobbing out in front of the TV watching cricket all week.

Darkness is something you would have appreciated by staying up all night, sleeping away the dawn and mooching through the day like a zombie. We have passed the shortest day of the year. While English cricket fans are watching their sport in the evening, we have been suffering the consequences of short days. I love this winter milestone because even though you know it’s going to get colder, at least it’s getting brighter. Anyway, the cricket is just finishing and it looks like a win. Brilliant – I just feel sorry for all those people who can’t stay awake all week to watch people standing in a paddock. It’s strangely rewarding. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Muller announces retirement Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller announced his retirement plans this week.

Former National Party leader Todd Muller has announced he will retire ahead of the next general election. He will step down after nine years as the Member of Parliament for the Bay of Plenty. “This has been a difficult decision because being a Member of Parliament is a huge privilege,” says Todd, “but it does come at a cost. “I have decided that I need to prioritise my health and family and move onto the next chapter of my life.” Muller stepped down as leader of the opposition after just 53 days in July 2020, and later spoke out about the toll it had taken on his mental health. He says he is hopeful his announcement, well in advance of the next election, will “give the National Party and my local branches ample time to find their next candidate” and that the National Party takes time to “renew and refresh, with strong new candidates lining up for the next election”.

Speaking of his retirement, Muller gave specific reference to his work in the Bay of Plenty. “The highlight of my role is undoubtedly serving my local community,” he says. “I particularly enjoy working with my various local communities from Papamoa to Omokoroa, pushing hard for the amenities and infrastructure that our growing region deserves. “I can assure them all I won’t stop advocating for mental health facilities, after hours A&E and roads for my remaining time as their MP.” On a national level, Muller states he is proud of his work with Green Party leader James Shaw in creating bi-partisan support for climate action and achieving cross-party support for the Zero Carbon Act. “I look forward to working out my term with the National team,” he says. “In the meantime, I am on pre-approved leave for the next five weeks, to care for my wife who is undergoing a significant medical procedure. “I will return to Parliament after the winter recess.”

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The TECT Rescue Helicopter completed 32 missions in total over the month of May. The on-board crew attended to patients across the coastal Bay of Plenty region, including two rescues to Te Kaha and two to Rangiuru. Throughout May, the helicopter also visited the likes of Pauanui, Waihi, Paeroa and Waihau Bay. Included in the total missions were seven rescues, three of these to farms and rural areas, five motor vehicle incidents, 16 inter-hospital transfers and four medical missions.

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Fisheries New Zealand is inviting people to have their say on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of fisheries, including some which impact the Bay of Plenty. Hapuku/bass (HPB 1 & 2) and red gurnard (GUR 1) inshore fisheries would be impacted by any changes. Most changes will then come into effect for the new fishing year, beginning October 1. “The consultation is part of a regular cycle of reviews that take place twice-yearly to ensure the sustainability of New Zealand's fisheries,” says Emma Taylor, Fisheries New Zealand’s director of Fisheries Management. For more information visit: www.mpi.govt.nz/consultations/review-ofsustainability-measures-2021-october-round

Hayley Muckle and Jenna Mueller have taken a dip a day since July last year. Photo: John Borren.

The ocean is forever changing its form. Weather, tides and currents all help to transform the landscape of the sea, making it wild and unforgiving one day, and a scene of tranquillity the next. Papamoa resident Hayley Muckle knows all about the ocean’s ever changing moods, as every single day for 365 days she has gone into the Pacific to swim. For Hayley, 25, and her friend Jenna Mueller, what started as a play on dry July – a month-long initiative to stop drinking alcohol – became something that Hayley has no plans to stop, even a whole year later. “It was July 1, 2020, and we made a pact that we would do wet July instead of dry July,” she says, “so everyone stopped drinking and we started swimming in the ocean every single day. “I personally decided that I was going to continue on and then Jenna did as well.

“I thought: ‘I’ve done a month, I might as well try and make it to 365 days’.” Hayley says that although she and Jenna don’t physically complete all the swims together anymore, they have supported each other constantly on their journey. “We’ve been each other’s accountability. “Having another person where you’re like: ‘did you go for your swim today?’ has been really important.” Hayley’s “morning flow” has become time for her to take a moment to connect with herself and her surroundings before the day begins. “I wake up at 5:30am and I’ll do meditation, a yoga stretch and then that will lead me into my morning swim,” says Hayley. “Once the world wakes up, things get really loud. People are busy and everyone’s rushing around, so I really value this time to connect to myself. “Taking that moment to express my gratitude to the ocean, and getting to swim in the sun that is rising in front of

me and noticing all the different colours and beauty of the earth, has become so meaningful to me. “I have no plans to stop. It’s become a part of my daily routine.” Hayley says in the colder months, it’s easier when the air temperature is colder than the water. “Once you’re in the water, then the hardest part is done. I always used to tell myself: ‘you never regret a swim’. The dark weather doesn’t stop Hayley, and neither does a dark mood. “I could get in feeling low or anxious or worried or stressed about something, and then I come out of the ocean and I'm like: ‘oh man, I got this’. “I would realise that what I was going through was not as big as what I was making it out to be. My swims give me mental clarity. “It’s also created a lot of self-discipline. “I think it’s really important for us to nourish our souls outside of the grind.” Jordan Boyd TH E PER FEC T OFFIC E AT H OME

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Centre looks to the future

Nicola Compton, Ann Marie Wilson and Annette Friel are long serving members at Tauranga Netball Centre. Photo: Daniel Hines.

The name has changed, but the ethos remains the same at Tauranga Netball Centre. Formerly Harbourside Netball Centre, the renaming aims to create a stronger identity and sense of place for players and the wider netball community. In 1992, The Tauranga Netball Association and Mount Maunganui Netball Association amalgamated to form Harbourside. All games were then played at the courts in Blake Park, with the purpose-built pavilion opening a year later. Countless players, parents, umpires, coaches and volunteers have used the centre, be it for one game or an entire career, over the last three decades. Board chairperson Nicola Compton says it is those people who have made the organisation what it is. “We have such a strong sense of belonging to the centre,” she says. “We have a wonderful core group of volunteers that are like family, so for me that’s what makes the centre special.” Anette Friel is part of that core group. She started playing for Tauranga Netball Association in 1977, so has seen the changes first hand. She is a longserving member and although she no longer plays, she umpires, coaches and helps out in the office. Anette says the game has grown hugely over the

years, and the centre has gone from holding all games on Saturdays to having them three nights a week and on Saturday to accommodate all of the teams. Her children also played and she gets a lot of joy seeing players’ development over time. “I just love looking at someone that you’ve seen from a little toddler going right through to being adults and playing still,” says Anette. “It’s a pleasure watching them develop and better themselves, and just giving people a few little tips and seeing how they take it and run with it.” Ann Marie Wilson has been involved with the club since 2007 when ‘No Exceptions Netball’ was started by the late Helen Dodge. Helen’s vision was to ensure there were no barriers to netball for anyone, so the programme was formed for those with physical disabilities or learning challenges. Ann Marie has been part of running the programme since its inception, and there are players still playing that have been there since the start. She says they are the most amazing group of people to be involved with. “They’re so grateful, they’re not demanding and they love what they do,” says Ann Marie. “They’ve got a great sense of humour and they give everything a go.” Alisha Evans

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Infrastructure fund opens

The government has announced criteria to access at least $1 billion of the $3.8 billion Housing Acceleration Fund, announced in March, is now available in the form of the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund. Invitation for expressions of interest will be released on June 30, with Tauranga classed as a Tier 1 urban environment, where the expectation is

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transport Brendan Bisley. Tauranga City Council plan to run consultation regarding the trial of a cul-de-sac He also confirms the preferred location of the cul-de-sac. traffic system on Links Avenue in “If the cul-de-sac was installed on Links Avenue, Mount Maunganui. then the preferred location would be just before Commissioners approved the recommendation at a council meeting earlier this week. This is despite an admission from commissioners and TCC that the implementation would potentially have a knock-on impact to other roads in the area. Commissioners unanimously approved the recommendation and tasked council staff to undertake consultation with the wider community on the recommendations of the report. They also approved the allocation of $400,000 in the Long Term Plan budget to undertake an “innovative streets style” consultation. Links Avenue has become an increasingly popular traffic route for morning and evening rush hour, but is considered a residential area and is also home to Mount Maunganui Intermediate School. The decision comes after a safety review into transport along the road identified it as the only viable option to measurably improve safety with a “tangible risk” currently present. The safety review, commissioned by council, found reducing the traffic volume was the best means toward removing that risk. A cul-de-sac was found to be the only viable option to achieve this target. Despite the report to commissioners suggesting any trial period could start almost immediately, Tauranga City Council have ruled that out, with consultation considered necessary before any changes take effect. “Consultation will be undertaken with the community prior to implementation of any changes,” says Tauranga City Council director of

Ascot Road.” He says this location is preferred as it would still provide access to and from the school off Golf Road, whilst preventing through traffic. Mount Maunganui Intermediate School were not available for comment at this time. In the council meeting earlier this week, commission chair Anne Tolley admits regularly witnessing the “rat-run” along Links Avenue. She even concedes the implementation of a cul-desac may add time to her own commute. However, if it means a safer road, especially for school children, she believes the sacrifice is minimal. “The safety of those kids is paramount and it gives us the opportunity to trial some things,” she says. “I am a motorist who uses those roads every day and, quite frankly, if it costs me another four minutes or five minutes to get to work as against the serious injury or the life of a schoolkid, I’ll take the extra time.” Brendan admits a cul-de-sac would increase the strain on surrounding arterial roads. However, he says modelling has shown the increased travel time for motorists is likely to be 10 minutes or less. “A cul-de-sac improves safety, but does impact on the surrounding network as the traffic that currently use Links Avenue as through traffic will need to use either Oceanbeach Road or the State Highway (Maunganui Road). “Modelling shows this may add five-to-10 minutes in the peak periods and we feel this is a realistic estimate of the impact it may have.” Any trial period would be likely to last at least Mathew Nash six months.

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Friday 25 June 2021

Getting basketballers across the line The Tauranga Under 15 Girls B team.

“Every girl in the team dreams of being in the Tall Ferns or the WNBA, we just want to help them each step of the way.” These are the words of Tauranga mum Michelle Smith, who is thrilled that both of Tauranga City’s under 15 girls’ basketball teams have qualified to represent the city at July’s nationals in Auckland. The A and B teams have made the grade, yet for the B team’s parents it came as such an unexpected qualification, they knew it would be a struggle to raise the necessary funds at such short notice. Michelle, mum of Miriana, one of the B team players, was determined to help after hearing that some of the players might pull out because they couldn’t afford the $6000 needed for the team to head away. “I didn’t want the B team girls to miss out,” says Michelle. “All of the girls have worked so hard. “It’s just the A team knew that they would probably qualify, and therefore knew there would be a hefty cost coming up, but B Teams don’t usually qualify. We are not going to leave anyone

behind.” Lavina Good, a former TV sports journalist and a huge basketball fan, also stepped in to help. Lavina and her husband Brendon own Brookfield New World and they are holding a ‘Goal-a-thon’ fundraiser at the supermarket this Saturday. They are inviting the community to shoot hoops and go into a draw to win some top prizes. The girls’ team will take turns being there over a 12-hour period shooting for goals. They can tag in family, friends and members of the public to take shots to sponsor them to complete 12 hours of continuous goal shooting, says Michelle. Other prizes include shopping hampers donated by New World, while PMG Funds and Pacific Advisory Group have also stepped up. Player Nevada Morunga, 13, from Tauranga Girls’ College says: “We would love the community to come down on Saturday to support us and our whanau.” The Goal-a-thon is being held at New World Brookfield on Saturday, June 26 from 7am-7pm.

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Major marine conference heading to Tauranga

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Phil Ross studying the impacts of the Rena shipwreck at Astrolabe/Otaiti.

Tauranga is set to host the New Zealand Marine Sciences Society Conference for the first time in more than 40 years.

programmes going on both in the estuary and the offshore islands. “The area has become quite notable to its marine science activity and I think we’re close to having one of the largest marine science research Hundreds of scientists from around the country will come together next month to discuss groups in the country for a university.” University of Waikato marine ecologist Phil a broad range of topics, from climate change to Ross believes aqua culture. the event is an The conference will opportunity to begin on July 5 at showcase the Waikato University’s growth of the campus in Tauranga marine science city centre, under group here in the theme Titiro Tauranga. whakamuri, kokiri He says the whakamua theme of the looking back to conference was move forward. arrived at quickly Bay of Plenty because of close Regional Council collaboration chair in coastal with iwi. science, Chris “I think it’s Battershill, says putting us on the hosting the event is map,” says Phil. huge bonus for the “We wanted to city and the wider bring in speakers region – particularly who could really in the lead up to the demonstrate tenth anniversary of Bay of Plenty Regional Council chair in coastal examples of good the sinking of the science, Chris Battershill. partnerships and Rena close to Motiti good working Island in 2011. “It’s a one-stop-shop to really understand where examples of matauranga and Western science things are at and there is a massive representation working side by side, to really bring to life this knowledge of the past in research going forward. of science research outcomes in the Bay as well,” “There is a shift in memory as time goes on, and says Chris. it’s only when you draw on the cultural histories “The fact that there’s 16 iwi represented, with most coming from Tauranga Moana, is testament of what things should be like that you can start to inform what restoration should target. to the very strong interest that iwi and other “We need to get better at harnessing that stakeholders have in the marine domain, and of knowledge and working with the holders of that course there’s a lot of novel things happening in knowledge to address problems and answer the this area. question of what we’re trying to restore.” “There was of course a lot of tension in the Jordan Boyd days of the Rena, as well as with restoration

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RDA name volunteer of the year

Tina Shaw, Emilee Akenson and Jackie Taylor.

Tauranga Riding for the Disabled and their 120-strong team of volunteers took time out to celebrate and recognise all of their hard work with an awards ceremony at its arena in Welcome Bay this week. RDA offers equine therapy to anyone with disabilities and social challenges. General manager Elisha Olds says: “We currently have 163 riders a week, and it is volunteerintensive, with some individuals requiring three volunteers to assist them to ride. “Our volunteer team are the heart of the organisation. Each one of them provide us with the support to operate at the level we do. “Recreational Services have sponsored this special week for five years, and we appreciate their ongoing support.” At the event, the title of Tauranga Riding for the Disabled Volunteer of the Year was handed to Jackie Taylor.

“Jackie is our receptionist extraordinnaire,” says Elisha. “She can be found manning our reception desk on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. “Jackie started her volunteering career with us seven years ago, assisting in our therapy programmes before moving into our office. “She is an essential member of our team and everyone who meets Jackie agrees that her warm welcome is the perfect introduction to the Tauranga RDA community.” The Junior Volunteer of the Year award went to Emilee Akenson, who began volunteering with Tauranga RDA 18 months ago. “Emilee demonstrates great leadership skills and works well with our holiday programme riders and our horses alike,” says Elisha. “We are very privileged to have such young talent on our team. “This year we continue to recognise our long serving volunteers, many of whom have been with us for more than 10 years. These volunteers are the backbone of our organisation.” Jordan Boyd

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Friday 25 June 2021

Residents unhappy with Omanawa Falls plans

There have been a number of injuries and two fatalities at Omanawa Falls over the past three years, and residents in the area remain concerned that there’ll be no way of controlling the number of visitors once New Zealand’s borders reopen. Photo: John Borren.

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Initial plans to create safe access to Omanawa Falls have been presented to residents. However, some locals are not happy with the proposals, suggesting they have not been listened to and that the beauty spot is simply unsafe. Omanawa Falls is closed to the general public for safety reasons. However, it has generated a reputation online for its picturesque location. Unfortunately, that location can also be deadly, with two fatalities in the past three years related to visiting the falls. A meeting at Omanawa Hall on Wednesday, June 16, was attended by around 50 people with representatives from Tauranga City Council, Ngati Hangarau, whose rohe the falls are located within, police and Tourism Bay of Plenty present to address concerns and answer questions. “Together with Ngati Hangarau and Tourism Bay of Plenty we are working to provide managed physically and culturally safe access to the Omanawa Falls,” says Tauranga City Council director of spaces and places Paul Dunphy. On their website, TCC state they have invested $978,945 on the project to date, and further funding of $3.5 million was allocated in the draft 2021-31 Long Term Plan. Paul says the Omanawa Falls project proposes to provide a safe but challenging track down to near the bottom of the waterfall. “This track will be supported by the appropriate infrastructure, including an off-road car park and public toilets,” he adds. However, Andrew Campbell, who lives in the area, suggests the plans put forward are not fit for purpose and residents are being ignored. “I would say 98 per cent of the residents are very much against and not happy with what the

council are proposing,” he says. He suggests the area is simply not safe and should not be encouraged as a tourism hotspot. “They talk about safe access, but once Covid is over and New Zealand reopens, there is no way you are going to control the amount of people going down there. “That is never going to happen in reality.” Oscar Nathan, acting chief executive of Tourism Bay of Plenty, also insists the area is currently unsafe and discourages people from visiting. “Tourism BOP is committed to seeing the reopening of Omanawa Falls as the unique regional experience it is - but only when it is safe to do so,” says Oscar. “Full consideration needs to be given to the historical, cultural and environmental significance of this special site.” Koro Nicholas, co-chair of the Ngati Hangarau Hapu Trust, was happy to hear about ideas that were brought to the table at the hui but admits, on specific aspects, some parties are polarised. He says that from the hapu perspective safety is the biggest factor. However, as well as making sure people come to no physical harm he insists the mauri, or lifeforce, of the area must be protected. “We don’t see safe access to those falls unless there is some sort of cultural element to go with the physical element.” Tauranga City Council remains committed to the potential tourism opportunities. “The project group will continue to explore tourism opportunities at the site,” Paul says. “We are planning to lodge for resource consent for this project in July.” But Andrew adds: “We are the ones that have to live down there and will have to deal with the ongoing problems.” Mathew Nash

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Dominic Lee has embraced a slower pace to his music career. Photo: John Borren.

Music with a higher purpose Continued

Dominic and his former cello professor from the New Zealand School of Music, Inbal Migiddo, will play an intimate concert with a difference. “It’s a rare opportunity that we get to collaborate together,” says Dominic. Although they’ll be playing traditional classic pieces, it isn’t a typical concert format. Dominic will also interview three members of the community to hear their stories. His sister Anna Lee, an award winning violinist, will play a special performance as well. “I hope to restructure classical music concerts, so that it becomes not just a fancy evening for classical music audiences, but an event where the community feels like they’re a part of the creation of the concert,” says Dominic. The cellist aims to make New Zealand Cello Duo the first of many concerts, where he will invite musicians from around the country to play in Tauranga. “I’m hoping to make an organisation where music is used for not just individuals’ glory, but for a bigger purpose.” Dominic grew up surrounded by music, but started playing cello at the age of eight after visiting a friend of his mother. The normally energetic boy was awestruck when he heard the instrument and insisted he wanted to learn to play. “Music was always in my house because my mother was an opera singer,” he explains. At age 12 he met Edith Salzmann, a cellist at the University of Canterbury who noticed his talent and nurtured it. “She believed in my talent and my potential as a musician.” Edith connected him with a benefactor from

London, who paid for him to fly to Christchurch for lessons most weeks for four years and for him to attended international competitions. Dominic is the first person from New Zealand to enter the Valsesia International music competition in Italy, which he won at the age of 15. The concert hall in Varallo flies flags from each of the countries that have entrants. “They didn’t have a flag of New Zealand,” explains Dominic, “and when they heard that there was a competitor from New Zealand coming that’s when they had to first purchase a flag. “Now there’s a New Zealand flag hanging in Varallo,” he proudly admits. At 16 the musician went to study at the New Zealand School of Music, and was later invited to study at the prestigious Eastman School of Music in Rochester, USA, at age 18. Dominic has played in Carnegie Hall and had a vigorous touring schedule in the year leading up to his move home. “Sometimes I would be performing in two cities in one day, so at lunchtime I’d be performing in Boston and in the evening I’d perform in Washington.” Despite his immense talent, Dominic remains humble and plays because of the impact music has on others. “The thing that really keeps me going is how it affects people’s lives,” he says. “For some people it could be joyful and for some people it could be healing, but it affects people. “The feeling I get from that is this unique gratitude and a lot of fulfilment.” New Zealand Cello Duo is at Trinity Wharf on July 3, and tickets are available online from Eventbrite or at Wang Tauranga Asian market. Alisha Evans

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Trustpower agrees $441m retail sale Tauranga-based company Trustpower has agreed terms with Mercury for the conditional sale of its gas, telecommunications and retail electricity supply business.

Trustpower’s base on Durham Street in central Tauranga. Photo: John Borren.

Both companies confirmed the acquisition, worth $441 million, earlier this week, with the transaction conditional on matters including Commerce Commission clearance, completion of the proposed restructure of Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust and Trustpower shareholder approval. The deal excludes the supply of electricity to commercial and industrial customers. News of the sale follows a strategic review from Trustpower to test market interest in its retail business, and Trustpower chairman Paul Ridley-Smith says there were several interested parties in the acquisition of the retail business. “We are pleased that our business will stay in local hands, with a future owner committed to retaining Trustpower’s Tauranga and Oamaru offices for the foreseeable future,” says Paul. “Mercury clearly understands the business and the strategic value of a proven multi-product offering, quality customer base and opportunities for future growth.” Mercury chief executive Vince Hawksworth says the acquisition will accelerate Mercury’s retail strategy, which is centred on delivering the right product mix and value for customers. “Mercury and Trustpower are two highly complementary organisations, and this agreement would see the best of both being brought together for our customers,” says Vince. “We know customers value the convenience and ease of bundled services in their home and Trustpower has deep expertise in bundling products in a way that people clearly appreciate.

“We see this adding material value to our customers and Mercury. “Bringing together the retail businesses of Mercury and Trustpower will also give us the scale to make meaningful investment in the underlying IT systems, driving greater innovation for our customers.” Vince says the strength of Trustpower’s retail offering was underpinned by a highly skilled and motivated team, with approximately 500 staff focused on retail, based in Tauranga and Oamaru. “We see a huge amount of talent and capability across both organisations, each with a strong focus on delivering the best possible outcomes for customers. We’re excited for how we can continue to build on this together,” he states. Trustpower chief executive David Prentice says the opportunities for employees has been an important consideration in this process. “The capability and performance of our people is what makes the difference for our customers, communities, and shareholders. The majority of employees will get the opportunity to transfer to Mercury and of the rest of the employees most will remain with the generation business,” David says. Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust chairman Bill Holland says confirmation of the sale underscores the need for the changes to TECT and the importance of Trustees acting when they did in response to a possible sale and the impact to beneficiaries earlier this year. “The confirmation reaffirms how crucial it was for Trustees to act when we did to ensure that the rebate was protected for our existing beneficiaries under a change of ownership,” says Bill. “It’s great to see Mercury’s commitment to retaining the business in Tauranga for the foreseeable future, and we look forward to the continued contribution of the business locally.”

State Highway 2 (SH2) closure for Bay Link bridge construction SH2 between Bayfair roundabout and Te Maunga intersection is scheduled to close from:

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Significant delays are anticipated. Please plan your travel outside this closure or allow extra time for travel.

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Friday 25 June 2021

The gap between study and work Last week we launched a Future of Work campaign at Priority One.

We are doing this to better educate students and parents on what types of jobs will be created in the future, and the skills that will be needed to get those jobs. There is a strong need to have a well-connected workforce. We expect the Western Bay of Plenty economy to create about 40,000 additional jobs by 2050, and it is crucial that we maximise the potential of our own community to fill these jobs.

Increasing demand

We have a challenge on our hands to do that though. Our population ages over the next 30 years – meaning that while we will have more people in the region, we will have a lower proportion that are of working age. To lessen the need to import more people, we need to use our own first. That isn’t an easy task, and there is a disconnect between what subjects our students take at school and the types of jobs that are being created. Study gaps – where employment demand is under-served – are in health, education, IT and horticulture. It is a particularly interesting

area, with next to no-one studying it at school, yet an increasing demand for it in the workplace. Improving the number of Maori students studying STEM (science, tech, engineering and maths) is also an area of focus – areas that traditionally have an undersupply and will be important in the future.

Transferable skills

It is also important to emphasise transferable skills for school leavers such as critical thinking, creativity, communication and resilience. Employers are increasingly looking for those skills in job seekers. In an era where artificial intelligence and automation will become more prevalent, human skills are more important. I have no doubt there will be a plentiful supply of jobs in the Western Bay in the coming decades, increasing from a pool of about 100,000 to 140,000. Many of those jobs will be high-quality and exciting. We want, and we need, students from this area to be well placed to take those jobs. For more in-depth information about the Future of Work, students and parents can visit Priority One on Facebook or Instagram. Also, check out the Canvas Careers expo at Bay Park in late July.

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It’s important to know where to start and get good advice, and to make sure you do your homework and understand exactly what you are buying. Seeking professional legal advice at the beginning of the process can save you a lot of time, money and stress further down the track. Buying a business or franchise can have big advantages over starting from scratch especially if you get an established client base. Be realistic about what you need to put into the business. If you’re putting in your life savings or borrowing against your family home, you need to assess whether the business’ current and potential profit is adequate compensation. Understanding the market that you intend to operate within is crucial. Research the business, including its financial statements, suppliers and competitors. You need to research industry trends in the region, and compliance requirements. Is there the potential for expansion and any barriers to growth? Think about your skillset and whether you will need to employ staff.

Due diligence requires an understanding of assets, liabilities and potential for profit and growth. Research both the tangible assets of the business plant, equipment and vehicles - and intangible assets such as intellectual property rights and goodwill.

The amount of goodwill payable for a business reflects its profitability, location, brand and reputation in the market and you should consider whether the business will continue being as profitable once the current owner has sold. The purchase of a business may also require a review of any lease arrangements, supplier and employment contracts. Lyon O’Neale Arnold Lawyers’ specialist legal team is available to assist.

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Friday 25 June 2021

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.

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Forecasted growth questionable It was great to be back at Mystery Creek for Fieldays last week.

The rural community were pretty vocal about their disappointment with the Labour government. With international tourists still locked out, our primary industries are key to keeping our export income growing. There is a forecast 3.4 per cent export revenue growth expected by next June, but it’s hard to see how any growth can be possible when farmers and orchardists can’t get the staff required to operate at full capacity. There were 9000 unused MIQ rooms since January, and my colleague Joseph Mooney is running a petition to grant 12.5 per cent of these for RSE staff. You can find this be visiting: www. national.org.nz/backing-our-farmers The most popular stands at Fieldays last week were those promoting utes, with increased interest from farmers before government implements tax on the importation of petrol or diesel utes.

How can you operate a farm or orchard without this traditional rural workhorse? There is no realistic electric alternative, yet this government will hurt farmers and tradies with charges of more than $5000 in import penalties. The Prime Minister claims that few utes are used for legitimate purposes, and the Greens are so out of touch with life outside Auckland that one of their MPs tweeted that utes are marketed as status symbols for men who want to feel more masculine. What a gross insult to the men and women who drive utes for work on farms, in orchards, crossing rivers, moving firewood, towing boats and transporting livestock. Until low-emission alternatives are available for the rural and trade markets, it is simply unfair to penalise ute drivers, and National will repeal Labour’s car tax.

For more information visit www.boprc.govt.nz/mpa The crowds trek through Fieldays. Photo: MacKenzie Dyer.

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Friday 25 June 2021

Preparing for the next vaccination phase Along with securing a strong recovery, the government’s top priority remains protecting the country from Covid-19.

That means keeping the virus out of our communities, and rolling out safe, effective and free vaccines to whanau right across Aotearoa. The Prime Minister has shared

more information about the next phase in our vaccine roll-out, and from the end of July we’ll start receiving the bulk of our vaccine doses and can broaden our rollout to the wider population. This will be done in age groups, as is common overseas. It’s an approach that is easy to understand and acknowledges the increasing risk Covid-19 poses to people as they age. New Zealanders will be offered vaccines in stages: people aged 60-plus from July 28, 55-plus from August 11, 45-plus from

mid-to-late August, 35-plus from mid-to-late September, and everyone else from October. This is the biggest vaccination campaign New Zealand has ever run, and it is tracking well. There’s a huge amount of work

going on to get everything lined up for the second-half of the year. People here in the Waiariki can expect to be offered vaccines by the year’s end. We’re securing our recovery and there is plenty to look forward to. Be a doer, karawhiua!

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Is Cameron Road our Skypath? Peter Williams said a few weeks ago that the proposed $45 million-plus cycleway, bus lane and gardening changes along Cameron Road were “a classic example of a solution looking for a problem”. He may have a point, considering the money is to be spent on the northern rather than the congested southern end of Cameron Road. Council surveyed residents asking what it should do to improve Cameron Road. You’ll be shocked to know the most popular feedback was “improve traffic flow”. Now, if you’re about to break out in a cold sweat at the thought of something actually being done to improve congestion, don’t worry. In their report, council staff assured commissioners that the public was wrong. Not so much a case of “mother knows best” but

instead “council knows best”. Naughty car drivers are to be forced to sit in congestion, and we’ll be kept there until we learn to be obedient bus users or put on lycra. That’s a parenting position that the government shares. Instead of investing $700 million toward a second Waitemata Harbour crossing, or even nurses and teachers, the money is going toward satisfying the cycle lobby. Cameron Road shouldn’t be considered Tauranga’s Skypath; that honour should go to the eventual four-laning of 15th Ave - Turret Road Bridge. The $100 million-plus for the extra lane won’t be for general traffic as it should be. Under current plans, it’ll be for buses and cyclists only. Or maybe, if you’re good, and take a couple of blow-up dolls as passengers in an electric car, you can use it too.

Trail construction paused for winter

Construction of the final forest section of the Waihi Beach loop trail is on hold over winter, with access closed for safety reasons.

In addition, the existing upper trail to the south-west of the Trig Trail summit area will be closed until August as the neighbouring property owner undertakes forestry harvesting operations and

is using the reserve for access. The public are asked to not venture beyond barriers and signage for safety reasons due to tree felling and other hazards at both sites. Site security staff are in attendance during logging operations. The Trig Trail and the dam loop trail remain open. Council’s reserves and facilities

projects and assets manager, Scott Parker, says good progress has been made on extending the forest trail network. “We aim to restart works in late spring to complete the full loop trail circuit, which will add a continuation of the community’s desire for off-road and dedicated trails and shared pathways,” he says.

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Vaccinations for the rest of Aotearoa New Zealand The COVID-19 vaccination rollout for the general population starts from the end of July. Our COVID-19 vaccination programme has built momentum steadily since February. We are vaccinating around 100,000 people a week at the moment. In the second half of the year we hit top speed and everyone in New Zealand aged 16 and over will be able to be vaccinated.

Moving to the general population So far, vaccinations have been made available to those most at risk of getting COVID-19 to limit the chances of it getting into the wider population. With more vaccine supply coming on, and having ramped up our infrastructure, vaccinations for everyone else in New Zealand aged 16 and over (the general population) start from 28 July. This is a very large group of people. To make this flow smoothly, we will break this down by age bands. All people aged 60 plus can book their vaccinations from 28 July. Then, two weeks later, people who are 55 plus. From there, new age bands will be opened up every 2–3 weeks based on confirmed deliveries of the vaccine and the speed of rollout to earlier groups. By mid to late August, invitations should be open for people over 45. By mid to late September, invitations should be open for those over 35, with everyone else being eligible from October.

Invitations Most people will get a direct invitation to book – either by email, text, phone call or in the post. You will then be able to book through Book My Vaccine, a new national booking system that will be online from 28 July, or phone a new national call centre. Availability of booking slots (the date, time and place you can be vaccinated) will vary between district health board (DHB) regions. Once you are eligible to be vaccinated, you can be vaccinated at any time. There is no cut off.

Registration Even if your age band isn’t open, everyone aged 16 and over will be able to go to Book My Vaccine to register for an invitation from 28 July. Registration means we will be certain to have your correct contact details and when your age group is opened, you will get an invitation telling you it’s your turn to book.

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Receiving an invitation We’ll call or send you an email, text or letter to invite you to book.

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Get your vaccination Have your first vaccination dose. 3–6 weeks later have your second vaccination dose.

If you don’t hear from us, or are concerned, you can register for your vaccination through the new national Book My Vaccine booking system at any time from 28 July.

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People 60+

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11 August

People 55+

Vaccinations open

Mid to late Aug

People 45 +

Invitations should open

Mid to late Sept

People 35+

Invitations should open

October

People 16+

Invitations should open

Other ways to get vaccinated As we go through the year there will be other ways for people to be vaccinated. These will include workplace vaccinations and other targeted vaccination events across the country. For some remote rural communities we will vaccinate all age groups at the same time to make it easier for them. Our successful whānaucentred approach to vaccinations will continue for Māori and Pacific communities and those with disabilities.

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Friday 25 June 2021

Bakery birthday boosts animal rescue

round, says Brooke. “We celebrate our birthday every year and we love celebrating it with RRR,” she says. The birthday bash is at The Artisan Bread Bakers in Pyes Pa shopping centre, from 10am-2pm on Saturday, July 3.

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BECAUSE IT MATTERS Brooke De Leeuw and Rowan Elliot are excited to celebrate with the community and raise money for RRR. Photo: John Borren.

Bunnies and baps seem like an odd combination, but at the Rescue Rehome Revive fundraiser people will be able to meet a rabbit and grab a sandwich. The Artisan Bread Bakers in Pyes Pa are celebrating their fifth birthday by hosting a fundraiser for the animal rescue organisation RRR early next month. Bakery owner Brooke De Leeuw says they want to gather the community together to raise as much money as possible for the rescue. Rowan Elliot of RRR says donations of cat or dog food, toys, blankets or any pet

supplies are also needed. RRR is a not-for-profit animal rescue that relies on donations, fundraisers, volunteers and foster carers to provide a safe haven for homeless and rescued animals. All money raised on the day will go towards vet bills the organisation has. With 670 animals in their care, the bills are always high, says Rowan. There will be miniature ponies, lambs, guinea pigs and rabbits, as well as a bouncy castle and face painting. Rowan says: “The animals are usually long-term care animals that we know really fit into those situations well, and enjoy the human interaction.” Tauranga City Council animal

services team members will also be providing a $25 microchip service for dogs. Payments will be cash only. “It’s going to be a big, fun family event that brings our community together, where we can support a local business and a local charity organisation at the same time,” says Rowan. The Artisan Bread Bakers held the event last year and because it was so successful, they’re doing it again. They are donating 50 cents from every hot drink sold to RRR and are also running a raffle. An animal food bank box has recently been added to the bakery so people can donate dry or canned animal food all year Peter Bennet

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Call to artists for BOP festival A well-received call has gone out for gardeners keen to be involved in the next Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival and now it’s the artists’ turn.

Artists keen to exhibit at the November 2022 festival are urged to register their interest via: www.gardenandartfestival.co.nz Exhibiting artists will have their work on show in gardens along

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Let's brighten up the Bay even more with your art. We are looking for talented artists to be part of the 2022 Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival. If you would like your art to be considered to be exhibited at the 2022 Festival, we would love to hear from you. Register your interest online now! www.gardenandartfestival.co.nz

Jo Tricker hosting a glass workshop in one of the 2020 Festival gardens. Photo: Megan Keatley.

the festival trail and in the festival gallery at the event’s Bloom in the Bay hub. Festival director Marc Anderson says exhibiting during this popular biennial event is an exciting opportunity to meet lots of interesting people and a great way for artists to enjoy exposure and to boost art sales. Record art sales were noted at the festival gallery in 2020. Marc says artists previously involved with the festival will be invited back, and he’s looking forward to their talents being showcased once more, along with that of artists new to the event. “Festival goers really appreciate art in the

festival gardens and the art can be so diverse,” says Marc. “All sorts of artistic mediums are depicted at the festival, from paint on easels to work by sculptors, carvers, photographers, jewellers, blacksmiths and cake decorators, for example. “Different levels of experience will also be showcased, with the work of emerging artists exhibited alongside that of quality renowned artists, so don’t be shy about making contact.” Bayleys Real Estate will return as the festival partner and Palmers Bethlehem will again support the garden and art trail.

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Master carver Whare Thompson.

It was a crisp, still morning at Gate Pa School on Tuesday as members of the community walked through the gates for a very special unveiling. At 7am, just as the sky was beginning to lighten, a formal blessing of two Maori poupou and the opening of the school’s new entrance way was carried out with teachers, students and whanau looking on. Gate Pa School principal Rochelle Jensen says the front entrance is significant as it “reflects our cultural narrative and tells our story”.

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The idea for this project was born from a community consultation in late 2019, where two messages were heard loud and clear. Rochelle says those messages illustrated that the “high quality of the Kura was not reflected from the outside” and the entrance should reflect “who we are, where we stand and the history of Aotearoa”. “In shaping the future we must start with the past,” says Rochelle. “The vision reflected in these ideas has physically taken shape over the last six months and will continue with the addition of an electronic sign, fencing around the perimeter and plaques

explaining the narratives of the poupou. “Whilst much mahi has occurred, from here a new type of mahi will begin. As first and foremost, in reflecting the voices of whanau and the bicultural foundations of Aotearoa, it is important that all of our tamariki leave here knowing about the land in which they stand, the stories, the history and the treaty obligations. “Secondly, as a Kura who embraces and celebrates cultural diversity, all our students will be given the opportunity to develop their understanding of their own and others’ language, culture and identity.”

Representing ancestors

Creator of the poupou, Whare Thompson, says the carving, which is made from swamp kauri, is representative to the school as well as to Pukahinahina (Gate Pa). “The carvings have two figures at the top of them; a male and a female figure,” says Whare. “They represent two local ancestors, Rauhea Koikoi and Matatu. The two figures are performing a powhiri (welcoming). “Matatu is doing a karanga and her husband is performing the wero, a challenge as part of the powhiri protocol.” Whare says the carving took about 10 weeks to complete from start to finish. Jordan Boyd

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Change to sustainable rail transport How encouraging reading two separate letters from Maureen Guy and Josh Cole in the June 18 Weekend Sun letters (page 30), supporting passenger rail for the Tauranga region. It seems insane that authorities continue to persist wasting billions solving nothing by building interchanges and four-lane roads parallel and next to existing, under-utilised rail corridors. Both for passenger rail and freight, rail offers a perfect solution as our earth faces an unprecedented climate crisis. Properly done, rail transportation could immediately greatly reduce carbon emissions by more than 30 per cent, solve congestion, limit consumerism and benefit the populace. My ‘OmniSolutions 2021’ document submission to the Long Term Plans of BOPRC, TCC, commissioners, TCC Roading Engineer etc extolls such visionary ways of doing things better. I hope they actually take some notice rather than disinterestedly ignoring any suggestion of light rail. For example, allow for future light rail in the $45 million revamp of Cameron Road. Anonymity for poor decisions, wasted public monies and failures exemplified by the abandoned $21.5m transport hub is scandalous and unacceptable. Presently, BOPRC dictates hundreds of buses as their transport solution. Responsibility for decisions, directions, success or failures must be directly answerable by individual named persons even up to ministerial level, most of whom remain in denial of the rail opportunities. No more hiding behind reports, consultants, committees, bureaucracy and excuses. Meanwhile, and unfortunately to the planets demise, the predictable but lamentable fiasco seems to continue. Jos Nagels, Brookfield.

Housing or horses? The recent submission by councillor Heidi Hughes to swap horses for houses out here in Gate Pa needs to be countered by another korero. Given we look after 200 families who were once homeless, we know a thing or two about green spaces and how important they are for those who lived in a boxed up back yard. While we fully recognise the urgent need for homes - and heaps of them - we equally know the need to keep our green spaces and councillor Hughes’s proposal will not help but hinder those who need help most. If we were to flash forward and

see the horses replaced by houses we would not see any change to the type of homeless housing we need. For us it is imperative to have open spaces for our at-risk youth and homeless clients, who all live within walking distance of the Racecourse - a place to breathe. So let’s all take a breath and hold on to our green spaces and put our saddle of solutions for more houses on another horse. Tommy Wilson, executive director Te Tuinga Whanau Services.

Unaffordable cost of living

Three yearly increases in council property rates used to be the norm; it’s about to change to yearly for the next 10 years. The annual increases will be indexed with regards to net growth, which I understand to mean indexed to total dwellings versus council total rate target. However, there is a twist to visualising these increases. Note, kerbside charges are not included. I have recently been discharged after three weeks of care in our local Say your current rates (2021) are $2500 per hospital, and wish to publicly thank the unfailingly competent and annum, then add GST to give a total of $2875. caring staff in Ward 3A and all the associated technical and professional Imagine a scenario where rates are to be increased staff that cared for me. by 10 per cent yearly for 10 years. Compounded to The bright smiles of orderlies and lab assistants and nurses late at the year 2031, your rates bill would have increased night proved this vast enterprise not only never sleeps, but remains by $4581 to $7457 inclusive of GST. cheerful and personally involved with their charges day The Tauranga Average Salary Survey 2021 quotes and night. $64,801 as the most typical earnings. If that salary Thank you! was increased by one per cent annually for 10 years Prue Wakelin, Mount Maunganui. it would be, in 2031, $71,580. Year 2031 salary of $71,580 minus year 2021 salary of $64,801 amounts to a $6779 gross increase in salary. Take away PAYE tax of $2081, that leaves a nett increase of $4698. Taking away the $4581 increase I see in The Weekend Sun (June shoppers and retailers alike, is for in rates inclusive of GST leaves the person $117 18 page 3) that the tradies working them to park in the carparks at the better off than they were in 2021. on the Farmers building are having bottom of the building. If cost of living rises over 10 years were included, trouble parking. Cheaper for them, and would free then the person would probably be worse off. The obvious solution, and one up the CBD carparks. Dave Wilson, Mount Maunganui. that would be well received by CBD Allan Gifford, Tauranga.

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Josh Coles’ vitriol against Colonel Greer (The Weekend Sun, May 14, page 30) shows little understanding of the scenario of the 1800s. Greer was a military leader tasked by the Governor with following up the defeat of British troops at Gate Pa, a magnificent defence by Maori. Greer did not seize land. Civilians suffer in all wars, particularly civil wars, wherein the ‘enemy’ are within. Pakeha suffered too. I have read a lot of New Zealand history, noting that Maori dominated New Zealand in the 1800s, economically, numerically, through their way of life, and been very smart in understanding and adapting British ways. With Christianity they travelled two paths, one detrimental. The Kingite endeavour was effectively rebelling against the Treaty. Yes, Maori suffered injustice in the time that followed. Yes, Maori language was ‘banned’ in schools, but at the behest of Maori so their children would learn English. I recall being in a school bus with many Maori conversing in their language. I have no recollection of any issues at my school, but we were all wacked for misdemeanours. If Josh and his ilk don’t take a wider view of the past, and New Zealand doesn’t go forward as one nation, we will end up like, say, Northern Ireland or Iraq with vicious killings and car bombs on The Strand and at iwi events. We all need to wake up! Bill Capamagian, Tauranga.

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I agree with Josh Cole (The Weekend Sun, June 18, page 30) about a passenger train for Tauranga. I don't agree, however, that we have to accept the continuous stalling of building the muchneeded bypass on State Highway 2. In an ideal world we would all use public transport more often and have more people riding bicycles rather than driving cars. The reality is that most people prefer to drive cars on our roads and will continue to do so. Government officials continue to pour money into cycle lanes that are an underutilised thing of the past.

What is more important? Saving precious lives on our roads and satisfying thousands of commuters by way of safer and more efficient travelling by building the way overdue State Highway 2 bypass, or continuing to build cycle lanes that, despite the best intentions for their use, are a way under-used hopeful ideal? Give the commuting public who drive on State Highway 2 everyday what they want, and more so what they need - a safe and efficient bypass just like the highly efficient and economically productive Eastern Link Toll Road. Fabian Lukich, Te Puke.

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We receive a copy of The Weekend Sun about 60 per cent of the time; but are of two minds whether we prefer this arrangement. On the weekends we do receive a copy, it always arrives with at least one resident cockroach sometimes a whole family. I appreciate it’s a free newspaper, but do wish you were less generous with your supplements. Maurice O’Reilly, The Avenues.

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Price caps limiting first home buyers The government’s housing package announcement earlier this year has been met with disappointment, with one real estate boss saying it’s a case of “too little, too late and not enough anyway” for first home buyers. “The government may have lifted the price caps in April, but it was too little then and they’re woefully inadequate now,” says owner of Century 21 New Zealand, Derryn Mayne. “In fact, the only ones seemingly benefitting are some opportunistic developers.” Derryn says there has been a “perverse and heartbreaking” outcome to the government’s March 23 housing announcement. Then it declared “more Kiwis (will be) able to access first home grants and loans with increased income caps and higher house price caps in targeted areas”. “Many in the industry have observed that since the new price caps, some developers with lowercost stock have pushed up their prices accordingly to sit just below the new caps. “So, for the very few properties priced under these caps, many have now been re-priced! “All that means is more profit for developers and more debt for first-home buyers.” She says the property caps in Auckland are problematic, with first-home buyers in other parts of the country also struggling, and claims the government’s assertion that the April 1 price cap changes “reflect the increased price of housing” does not stack up. “There are very few existing homes in Auckland for $625,000 or less, and it's increasingly

impossible to buy a new build for $700,000 or less,” she says. “Even in places south like Manurewa, where I operate from, you couldn’t even buy a very tired semi-attached two-bedroom granny flat for that!” Derryn says the government urgently needs to revisit the price caps as too many first-home buyers are missing out at a time when interest rates have never been lower. “Can you imagine just how many people are trying to buy that $699,000 new townhouse and just how few succeed? All that the ridiculously low caps are doing is exacerbating buyer desperation and pushing up the prices of everything else.” While several New Zealand cities and districts saw their price caps lift in April, many areas were overlooked despite experiencing enormous price growth. Price caps for the rest of New Zealand, in

places like Gisborne, remain at $400,000 for existing properties and $500,000 for new builds. That’s despite recent REINZ data showing 90 per cent of houses sold in Gisborne were in excess of $400,000 and 75.6 per cent exceeded $500,000. The government has since confirmed there were no plans to make any further changes around price caps despite a parliamentary petition calling for them to removed, and REINZ voicing its disappointment.

Levelling the appraisal playing field Getting your home appraised just got even easier, with AppraiseMe’s online platform moving from a commercial user pays to a free-to-use model. AppraiseMe’s property appraisal was launched in May 2021 by director Justin Castle to give greater efficiency to an essential part of buying and selling property: getting your home appraised and choosing a real estate agent. While initially a free service for homeowners, real estate agents paid a monthly fee to access properties to appraise across New Zealand. Justin has now wiped the sign-up fee for real estate agents to “even up the playing field”. "While we had great feedback about the online service from both vendors and real estate agents, we saw a way to make the platform even better,” says Justin. “By making it free for everyone we are giving real estate agents at every level of the business, from

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Bay of Plenty property members raise questions Urban Task Force for Tauranga members questioned some key decisions in Tauranga City Council’s 2021-31 Long Term Plan at last week’s verbal submission presentation.

The task force was formed earlier this year specifically to represent the local property sector in order to provide strong, informed leadership to the local authorities. “Overall, our membership of property developers, investors, managers and professionals agree that

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“This is just not right, and the scale of these cost increases simply ripple onto our already stressed housing market.” The Urban Task Force for Tauranga has also voiced concern over where the costs are coming from, with council identifying the costs from the yet-to-bebuilt Waiari Water Treatment Plant near Te Puke. The plant was funded in 2017 by the Housing Infrastructure Fund, under a 10-year interest free loan, to support infrastructure providing water and wastewater for an additional 35,000 homes. Scott claims that of the $230 million announced by government at the time, of which $114 million was for the plant, it is uncertain what has been spent. “These water infrastructure costs have long been planned and funded, and we have no line of sight to what appears to be a major cost blowout. “These costs are being passed onto new homeowners in our community where house prices are shutting many buyers out of the market. It appears we aren’t making the most of central government funding allocated to our region.”

New Zealand’s housing issues ‘a human rights crisis’ - UN The UN have called New Zealand’s well-documented housing struggles a “human rights crisis”. The claim comes from the United Nations Special Rapporteur on adequate housing in a new report officially tabled at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. Housing speculation, a lack of affordable housing options, limited protection for tenants,

substandard housing, the absence of an overarching Te Tiriti and human rights-based housing strategy, and a lack of adequate social housing or state subsidised housing are the main causes of the crisis according to the report. Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt has welcomed the report, and encouraged local and central government to seriously consider the 27 recommendations made

by the UN Special Rapporteur Leilani Farha. The Human Rights Commission is set to release framework guidelines on the right to a decent home to help both duty-bearers (local and central government) and rights-holders (individuals, communities, iwi and hapu) advance the right to a decent home grounded on Te Tiriti.

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Feeling the music via satellite Music lovers in the Bay of Plenty are flocking to a new concert series of original music. Every month, Satellite Sessions puts four artists on display in concert at The Jam Factory. Following two sold out shows, the next Satellite Sessions will take place this Sunday. “I think these kind of intimate shows are something the city needs more of,” says organiser Nick Newman. “Because each artist only plays four or five songs, they really pick their best material. And the audience response reflects that!” Featured in June’s show is Tamma, a singersongwriter whose path has recently diverted from seeking stardom in Los Angeles due to Covid-19. She’s moved to the Bay after a long stint in Melbourne, and has brought together a band of locals to back her performance at Satellite Sessions. Other performers are Emily Tattersall, Bede Bailey and Amelia McNabb. Satellite Sessions’ next show is June 27 at 4pm at the Jam Factory. Don’t miss out on tickets. They’re priced at $15 and are available online at: www.eventspronto.co.nz or on the door where available.

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Tauranga City Council have made two key changes to the Futureproofing Cameron Road project following public consultation. Hamilton Street will remain without traffic lights to avoid congestion, whilst 5th Avenue, east and west, will retain a leftturn-in, left-turn-out configuration. The decisions come with the release of a report highlighting feedback on the Futureproofing Cameron Road project, and what council is doing about it. Feedback from the community is being used to firm-up detailed design plans for the project. Council Commission chair Anne Tolley says she wants the community to know their concerns have been heard.

“We’ve been listening, and we know that some people have concerns about this project and our ability to deliver it,” she says. Tolley says that developing effective infrastructure for the future was a real mindset shift for Tauranga. She hopes housing intensification throughout Te Papa will be supported by attractive transport options. She says that along with strong alignment with community feedback and growth plans for the Te Papa peninsula, Futureproofing Cameron Road had support from central government through a $45 million grant. Tauranga City Council director of transport Brendan Bisley says the council has been working with the community since December 2018 on a range of project elements, while the project design has been underway. The final detailed design is due for completion in August, with main construction works set to begin in September 2021.

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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg34

Stay away from the brown acid Everyone seems to be talking about drugs right now; or perhaps I just need some different friends...

The announcement that still sticks in my mind is the famous one about brown acid which, for an impressionable teenager, summed up both the allure and danger of drugs. It said “...the brown acid that is circulating around us For starters, everyone is specifically not too good. still seems unhappy “It’s suggested that you do stay away about the result of the from that; of course, it’s your own marijuana referendum. trip, so, be my guest.” Well, I say “everyone” – Stay away from the brown acid. certainly the 49 per cent in That became something of a favour are unhappy. But we’re Mount band Joe’s Garage. catchphrase for our experimental group, now told that of the other 51 but I realise now it was more than per cent, at least half would specific advice – it was an existential warning. have voted for decriminalisation as an option There will always be “brown acid”. rather than legalisation. So they’re unhappy too. Last month Wellington police warned And while it seems nearly everyone wanted members of the public about a highly cannabis to be allowed for medical reasons, that is dangerous methamphetamine-like substitute still difficult and expensive. called Isopropylbenzylamine. That's some It’s a bizarre situation. In America (founding “brown acid” right there. father of the War On Drugs) 16 states and And the announcement said: “of course, it’s your Washington DC have legalised marijuana. That own trip.” Quite right. You have a choice. includes New York, California and Nevada, the Marijuana may be relatively harmless yet still country’s biggest tourism destinations. Were it not illegal in New Zealand, but there are some really for the pandemic, thousands of New Zealanders harmful things out there that are easy to obtain. would be travelling to places where marijuana is If you do choose that trip, keep your fingers legal, and where society doesn't appear to have fallen apart as a result. That might change minds... crossed and stay away from the brown acid. Not helping are the continuing eruptions of a far Gigs more insidious drug – “synthetic marijuana”. Okay. Public service announcement over; Which, of course, is nothing of the sort. It’s no how many gigs can I cram in the remaining third more “synthetic marijuana” than it is “synthetic of the column? heroin” – it’s a substance created in a lab that gets This weekend: On Saturday, June 26, Astrolabe you out of it. hosts three bands – Casper and Retro Valley from It is also responsible for psychosis and addiction. Hamilton and the Mount’s own award-winning The only connection to marijuana is the name Joe’s Van. There will also be DJs. (which anti-marijuana campaigners must applaud The Jam Factory features international high-flier every time it’s mentioned). Merv Pinny playing solo, while there’s blues at The latest case was earlier this week when three The Barrel Room with Mike Garner and Warren people apparently overdosed on the stuff right Houston and popular classics at Jack Dusty’s in outside Auckland’s Sky City Casino. After which Bureta from the Silver Beats. the usual warnings went out... Back at the Mount the Voodoo Lounge has three bands – locals Antebellum and Sons of Deja vu Soma and, down from Auckland, Chasing Titans I must confess it all feels a bit like deja vu to me. I grew up listening to 1969’s Woodstock concert. – while Totara Street is putting on a drum and bass session: headliner Paige Julia is coming from We played that triple album endlessly, idolised Christchurch, with support acts Matt Rapid the performers – everyone from a political Joan (Coromandel), HUIA (Auckland) and locals Baez to the timeless Jimi Hendrix – and even Mystic Roots. memorised the stage announcements.

Okay, breathe... Sunday afternoon (June 27) sees Blaze play at Jack Dusty's while Kokomo are back in action at Katikati’s Arts Junction. Finally, there are some bigger names heading this way soon: July 3

sees Auckland heavy hitters Racing celebrate their new single Space Boogie at Totara Street. On July 8 Greg Johnson is there, and The Narcs return to the Jam Factory on July 9, with support from Sarah Spicer.

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Are you ready for the tastiest weekend in Tauranga?

course, tastings. Explore everything from chocolate, cheese and chutney to tea, truffles and tabasco, with plenty for everybody including allergy-friendly, vegan or vegetarian, gluten free and organic options. See cuisine come to life in the Live Cooking Theatre, featuring our favourite chefs from restaurants and cafes around Tauranga, and enjoy the delicious

Get super serious about food at this year’s Seriously Good Food Show at Trustpower Arena Baypark - a mustsee event for foodies. More than 150 flavourful exhibitors bring you a huge range of food and beverages to tempt your tastebuds, featuring exclusive show specials, delicious new launches and, of

offerings from The Landing Food Truck Hub. Celebrate your love of all things gourmet and find something new and delicious at the 2021 Seriously Good Food Show, on June 26 and 27 (10am5pm), proudly brought to you by Bay Events - locally owned and operated in the Bay of Plenty. Tickets sales are at the door only, and parking is free!

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New Zealand cricketing great Brendon McCullum will be a special guest at this year’s Tauranga Gala Dinner.

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Pianist set to wow Tauranga New Zealand born pianist Chris Greenslade.

New Zealand-born pianist Chris Greenslade was a student of Bruce Greenfield, completing his honours degree with Richard Mapp at the Wellington Conservatorium of Music and going on to do post-graduate study at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester with Mark Ray.

He received the NGCNZ Scholarship and has been a prize-winner in various competitions along with conducting and presenting research into the education of musically gifted children. As well as regularly appearing in recitals and accompanying in New Zealand, Chris teaches piano at St Paul’s Collegiate in Hamilton. Chris will perform for Tauranga Musica on Sunday, July 4, from 7pm at Baycourt X Space. Tickets are alternatively available from Ticketek. Service fees may apply.

Volunteers key to driver licence success Blue Light’s driver licencing programme assists young people to overcome barriers to getting a driver’s licence – something we often take getting for granted.

For many young people, their introduction to the justice system is through repeated driving infringements. As well as providing safe cars with cameras inside and out, professional lessons and endorsed instructors, Blue Light works with local community volunteers, or ‘navigators’, who give their time to see youth learn safe driving practices and gain their full licences. One such Blue Light volunteer navigator is Dave Owen, an ex-school bus driver, who has given his time in support of six young people in getting their licences since 2019. “I really wanted to pass on my driving knowledge, skills and experience to young people in Katikati, and to give them the awareness that it’s not just about

them being good drivers but also about being aware of what other drivers are doing on the road,” says Dave. He also knows that for young people in rural areas, a licence has additional benefits. “It is so important for young people in Katikati to get their licence, as they need to be able to transport themselves further afield to get work.” Blue Light is a not-for-profit charity that relies on the generous time given by volunteers such as Dave to help deliver their highly successful programmes and activities in support of young people. All at Blue Light would like to acknowledge the time, effort and energy given by our volunteers, in communities throughout New Zealand. To find out more about Blue Light’s youth driver navigator programme or how to become a Blue Light navigator, call: 0800 bluelight or email: blydn@bluelight.co.nz Blue Light volunteer navigator Dave Owen.

Buying and supporting local matters Mainstreet Downtown Tauranga and Greerton Village have joined forces again and launched a collaborative campaign reminding us how important it is to support local business owners.

Greerton Village manager Sally Benning says the campaign profiles local businesses and the customers who love to shop there. “We have so many passionate and clever business owners across our city who work hard to delight their customers, so we wanted to acknowledge that with a very personal campaign that includes their Mainstreet Tauranga spokesperson Sally Cooke customers,” says Sally. says it’s a vital message. The campaign features business owners alongside “Where we all shop makes a huge difference,” she customers and their statements of support and says. “When you shop local you’re supporting a local Sally Cooke says it’s the next iteration in the business owner, their team, family, whanau and all ongoing Buy Local Buy Tauranga campaign. the suppliers that they also pay for their goods.” “Business owners are a vital part of both our economy and our community,” she says. “They’re our neighbours and friends, they drop their children off to the same school as us and they, in turn, support local businesses. “We all shop around and we’re openly acknowledging that, but at the same time we’re asking people to pause and think about the local shops that they love to go to, for the products, experience or service and to make Jessica Rafferty serves Ursula Hurn at Crown and Badger, and sure we keep doing that to keep Virgile Meiller checks out new clothes from Mathew Manninen at our local economy strong.” Tauranga Menswear.

The Weekend Sun has one double pass to see Chris perform for Tauranga Musica for one lucky reader who can tell us where Chris did his post-graduate study.

Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, June 29.

Tauranga Citizens Club

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Saturday 26 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-getover-it Txt 0210 274 2502

Art in the Park

Original art for sale. Weather permittng. 9am4pm . Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Tauranga Society of Artists

Badminton Club Aquinas College

Tauranga Badminton Club, 7-9pm, Aquinas College Events Centre. Seniors & Year 11 upwards, Casual players welcome, $8pp, Racquets available. Ph/ txt Noel 027 622 9797 www.sporty/ taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

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

Baycourt

Godessa. By Ballet.Culture. 3pm & 6.30pm. Addison Theatre (Ballet) Tickets available from ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK

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

Welcome Bay Community Church, 340 Welcome Bay Road. 8-11am. $5 per stall. Sausage sizzle. Cancelled if wet.

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

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

Junction Theatre Movie Night

Screening Judas and the Black Messiah. Enjoy a movie in the boutique Junction Theatre 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Doors open 6pm for 6:30pm. Tickets $10

Justice of the Peace

Saturday 10am-12pm The Crossing Shopping Mall

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

Katikati Lion Garage Sale

Community Ctr, 11-11:45am. Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail. com. Koha

Omokoroa Market

Settlers Hall 9am-12pm Your local market with arts and crafts, food, coffee, plants, bric a brac and everything in between. Info: omokoroamarket@gmail. com

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

Croquet

Otumoetai Tennis Club

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

Papamos Friendly Group (55-65s)

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

Adult tennis. Start 1:30pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs. Want to join a small group for social get togethers? This is not a singles only nor a dating group. Anyone interested txt 027 403 4130

Play Petanque

Join us for serious fun, Sat 1-4pm, Tues 1-4pm & Thurs 11am. Equipment supplied, 45 Kawaka St, Mt. Ph 022 070 8200

St Stephens Jigsaw Library

Every Saturday 10am-12pm 500 puzzles available Hire: 1000p for $1, 500p for 50c Large pieces available. Choose from childrens, landscape, animals, collections. See you at Highmore Terrace, Brookfield

Taoist Tai Chi Arts

Cultivating Balance, New beginning classes, Mon Sat , Tauranga, Te Puke, Papamoa, Mt Maunganui, Katikati. www.taoisttaichi.org for schedule. Margie ph 02 150 0320

Tauranga Amateur Variety Concert

Light classical/jazz. Acoustic performances on a variety of musical instruments. 2-3:30pm. $10. 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

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

Te Puke Country Music Club Awards

Baptist Church, Station Torad, Te Puke. Auditions 8am onwards. Final 7pm. Food available. Good luck to all. Ph Gayle 07 573 8255

Tauranga Farmers Market

7.45am-noon at Tauranga Primary School cnr Cameron Road & 5th Avenue. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the Producers. Support local.

Tauranga Scottish Society Sequence

9am-noon at the Containers behind Caltex, Main Rd Katikati. Indoor & outdoor furniture, tools, books, electrical, bric-a-brac and much more. Ph Arthur 02 166 3603

Dance, Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave, 7-10pm, $7 includes supper & raffle, warm welcome. Ph 07 218 1318

LOL Laughter Wellness

Brain Watkins House Museum

Learn to release your happy hormones & give yourself a boost. Make laughter a choice, not consequence. Arataki

Brett’s Goalkeeping Clinic

Sunday 27 June

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

Enjoy Travel?

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

Free Skating Lesson

Join our class at 10am. Memorial Park Skate area. All ages welcome just bring rollerblades, helmet and water. We’ll have fun! Ph Romina 027 337 5010

Messy Church

Join us for fun activities, faith exploration, celebration time, meal provided. 4-6pm at St John’s Anglican Church, 94 Bureta Road.

NZDA BOP Range Day

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

Oropi Sunday Market

Rain or shine, the market is housed in the vibrant Oropi Memorial Hall where you can browse the stalls comfortably. 13 minute drive from Greerton.

Papamoa Country Music Club

Come along and join us today for a music afternoon with refreshment provided. At Gordon Spratt reserve commencing at 1pm. All welcome.

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

Monday 28 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 027 495 5284

Alcoholics Anonymous

Argentine Tango in Tauranga

Tauranga Creative Fibre

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

Tauranga Civic Choir

We meet at Wesley Methodist Church, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga at 7:30pm. All voices welcome, especially tenors and basses. Ph Julia 575 0538.

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

English Course For Foreigners

Wesley Methodist Church, 100 Thirteenth Ave. 7:30pm. Held every 2nd and last Monday of the month. All welcome. More info: Ph Tony 07 549 5015 or Brian 07 576 5210

6:30-7:30pm 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 021 187 034

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

Courthouse- McLean 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

Sundays & Thursdays 1-3:30pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr, Papamoa, sailing “Electron” radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club

Relax, unwind, reflect, refresh, enjoy. Share in a selection of sacred & inspirational writings & music. Held last Sunday of month. All welcome. Ph 543 0434

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

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

Omokoroa 11am-12, Settlers Hall, 334 Omokoroa Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617

Soul Food For You

Soroptimist International of Tauranga

Guest speaker Anne Tolley “From a Women’s Perspective” 7pm at Lyceum Club, 1st Avenue, Tauranga. Gold coin entry . Register Judith 0210 274 1259, Sandra 027 542 4360

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

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

9-10:30am St Marys Church hall, 33/19 Girven Rd. Jennifer 571 1411

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

Rebus Otumoetai

09:30 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

Tauranga Stamp Club

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 29 June 500 For 50s+

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

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Bayfair Pétanque Club

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

Divorce Care

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

Fitness Fun

Exercise with fun dance, weights, floor work, any age, go your pace. Venue: St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Info Gloria 021 139 2448

Justice of the Peace

Courthouse McLean Street 10am-12pm Mt Maunganui Library 11am-1pm. Greerton Library 2-4pm.

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THE WEEKEND SUN Keep On Your Feet

Katikati 10:30-11:30am, Catholic Church Hall, 89 Beach Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617

Merge Social Group

Are you a new resident to Tauranga? Come along to meet a friendly group, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of month. Email Karen at merge.tauranga@gmail.com

Mount Morning Badminton

Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. 9.30am-12pm. 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 get-together, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448

Tauranga Model Railway Club

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

Wise & Wonderful

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

Yoga For All

Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6-7:30pm. Traditional, relaxing Yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 for 1 or $90 for 9 classes. Bring a mat. Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 30 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 30/6 Papamoa Palms bus stop, Gravatt Rd. Ph: Renee 07 576 6699

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Arabian Spice Belly Dance

Learn the right moves of Oriental dance. No partner required. St Columba Church Hall,502 Otumoetai Rd, 6:30pm Ph 021 124 5982 or 022 618 6938 arabianspicebd@gmail.com

Bible Study

Join us @ City Church 252 0tumoetai Rd, Studying the Book of John. Wednesday @ 6:45pm. Call Julie 021 106 4890

Cards

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

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 Champion Triples playoff 7pm

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+

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

Courthouse- McLean Street 10am1pm. Papamoa Library 10am-12pm. Welcome Bay Community Centre 1-3pm. Te Puna School Library 6.307.30pm.

Kaimai Ramblers Tramping Group

From Mountain Road, tramp to Whataroa Falls and back, then up the Otanewainuku Circuit. Grade Easy/Mod S/C. Kevin 021 0200 6306

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Marching For Leisure

A non-competitive 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.

Mt RSA Ladies

Social Day starting at 1.30pm. Entertainer will be Bruce Townsend. Ladies requiring transport please phone office by Tuesday. We warmly welcome all members & visitors.

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

Pickleball

Waihi Beach Community Centre. 1st and 3rd Weds of every month. All equipment provided. Wear court shoes. $3ea (gold

coins only). 8:30am-10am. Ph Phil 021 624 908

Scottish Country Dancing

Mount Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Road. 7pm 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 & 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome. Contact Carol Roband 027 348 5875 / 466 0075 taurangaembroiderersguild@ gmail.com

Tennis Gate Pa

6pm - 7:30pm. Newbies welcome - $10.00 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

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

McLarens Falls Walkabout. Grade easy. Phil 027 543 1283

Thursday 1 July 500 Cards 50s+

Join us for an afternoon of fun play. Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. Afternoon tea & prizes. Ph Margaret 027 656 848

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Katikati Concert Band

Square Dancing Learner Classes

7pm, Katikati Bowling Club, Park Road. A community band open to all wind and percussion players. Contact Mick Goodall 021 217 1780

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

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

At the Atrium Cafe, Otumoetai Road. 10.00am Mr. Phil Waters. “Thirty Years at New Scotland Yard”. $5 entry

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-hormonereleasing 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. Term-Time 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

Tauranga 60+ Continuing Education

Friday 2 July Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome Ph 0800 229 6757

Baycourt

Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream. by Indian Ink Theatre Company/ 7pm. Addison Theatre (Play) Tickets available from ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK

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/

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

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

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

Indoor Bowls 50s+

Confidential private course, Living In Colour, with two post abortive facilitators. For more info please ph Barbara 027 578 745

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

Bible Study

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

Everyone welcome. All equipment supplied. Afternoon tea provided Mount Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Road. Ph Cyril 022 639 2585

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

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

Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai Rd, Studying the Book of John, Thursdays @ 10am. Call Gay 021 225 5981

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

Bayfair Craft Group

Arataki Community Centre, All crafts welcome. 9am-2pm. $7, bring lunch. Morning Tea provided. Contact Sandy 0210 836 7671

Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch

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

English Course For Foreigners

6:30-7:30pm 345 Mt Maunganui, 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

Papamoa Library Book Group meets monthly at 10:30am for morning tea and book discussion. All welcome. For enquiries Ph Betty 542 4322

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.

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