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2 July 2021, Issue 1066

Tuned-up tribute When it comes to music, John Morton likes everything to be exact. That’s why when he builds his replica guitars, he will scratch and scrape his creations until they look exactly like Stevie Ray Vaughan’s or Eddie Van Halen’s – worn with

character after years of touring. “For one, I scratched the wood to make a dust pile on the floor, then I picked it all up and glued it back into the guitar,” says John. “For others, I get the wire brush out so it looks like the

scratches from the pick going down it.” His perfectionism also comes through in his playing. “Which drives me nuts,” laughs bandmate Peter Davies. Story continues on page 4. Photo: John Borren.

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Graveyard of bins

The bins are currently at Te Maunga Transfer Station on Truman Lane. Photo: John Borren.

A stockpile of used plastic bins has emerged as the new kerbside collection for Tauranga and the Western Bay began this week. The graveyard of now discarded items has emerged at the Te Maunga Transfer Station as residents return their previous, privately contracted receptacles in exchange for council provided options. The new rates-funded kerbside collection service started from July 1 across Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council jurisdictions. Residents in those areas have been provided with containers for rubbish, recycling, food scraps and glass. However, the updated system has left those bins already provided by private contractors across the region purposeless. The mountain of plastic at the Te Maunga site along Truman Lane belongs to Waste Management Limited. Whilst they could not confirm the amount of units on site, it appears hundreds, if not thousands, of discarded bins are present. Waste Management Ltd confirm they have been removing clients’ residential wheelie bins since June 17.

They are being stored near the recycling site waiting to be processed for recycling. Tauranga City Council confirm they have not purchased any used bins from private contractors. They say repurposing was not an option due to issues over the age, longevity and size of the bins. The new council provided options are also fitted with radio frequency identification. “We are working with the private contractors to ensure as many bins as possible can be reused by them or chipped and recycled,” says Sam Fellows, manager sustainability and waste at Tauranga City Council. Western Bay of Plenty Council also confirm that reusing the old bins was not an option, with radio identification and specialised lugs for pay-as-youthrow tags now in use. They request residents contact private contractors to arrange for the collection of any bins no longer in use. In most instances, the cost of removal falls on the companies who previously provided them. “We are looking to financially support some of the smaller companies to recycle the bins with funding we received from the Ministry for the Environment,” says Sam. “This is not included in the targeted rate for the Mathew Nash new service.”

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Inspired by Shadows Peter Davies, left, and John Morton banter before a performance. Photo: John Borren.

Continued The pair have formed a Shadows tribute band called Night Light – Peter is on bass, and John is on lead guitar. They rehearse in John’s garage to the backdrop of his treasure trove of guitars and collected items, like an amp that once belonged to Paul McCartney. Collecting is a passion Peter shares – he has an amp previously used by The Rolling Stones. “If you listen to a Shadows song there’s a lot of layers, with instruments like horns featuring in some of the songs,” says John about the 1960s UK outfit who were originally Cliff Richard’s backing band. “I produce and record the other instruments, so when we play live it sounds exactly like The Shadows – or pretty close to it.” The pair, who both live in Bethlehem, met through mutual friends and instantly bonded over their love of The Shadows’ music. That was only a few months ago, but they banter like they’ve known each other for years. When John claims that he and Eric Clapton have a “big similarity” in their guitar playing style, it’s met with a quick “yeah right!” from Peter. “And what similarity might that be, John?” “Arthritis,” he replies. They may joke about their abilities, but when it comes to performing this is far from John and

Peter’s first rodeo. Peter was the rhythm guitarist in the band Gremlins. In 1996, the band’s song The Coming Generation was second in the New Zealand Top 20 music chart to The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine. “I’ve played a lot of Shadows songs over the years but on guitar, so learning them on bass has been a fun experience,” says Peter. One of John’s many bands from over the years, Shane and the Shadz, won the Variety Artists Club NZ Group of the Year award in 2014. When John plays, it’s on a guitar he has built. His favourite creation is his pink Hank Marvin replica – as you may have guessed, Hank Marvin is the lead guitarist from The Shadows. It sits beneath a photo of Hank with John, who he met by chance in a Perth recording studio while The Shadows were making their final album in 2008. Hank recorded with John’s replica guitar on the last two tracks. John makes guitars for the love of it, mostly giving them to family and friends. One of those friends, John says, was mental health advocate and comedian Mike King. “The guitar raised more than $7000 at an auction for Mike’s charity, I Am Hope,” says John. John and Peter are looking forward to performing local gigs, with further plans to raise money for MacKenzie Dyer charity with their music.

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Bernina Sewing Centre Tauranga owner Robyn Curd is pleased 5th Ave will not become a cul-de-sac. Photo: John Borren.

Project plans updated A Tauranga business owner is thrilled to be able to stay in her current premises after changes were made to the design of the Cameron Road Project. Bernina Sewing Centre Tauranga owner Robyn Curd was considering relocating if the proposed cul-de-sac at the Cameron Road end of 5th Avenue went ahead. “We were very relieved and so was the owner of the building,” says Robyn. “It’s fantastic that they're not going to be closing off the road.” If the end of the road had been closed, Robyn was concerned she would lose customers due to a lack of easy access. The store also runs sewing classes and people need to park close by so they can carry their machines into to the store, she says. The cul-de-sac is one of many changes Tauranga City Council proposed as part of its Futureproofing Cameron Road project. The project proposes to change access to some side road intersections from Harington Street to 17th Avenue. There will also be a cycleway from 15th Avenue to Harington Street and on-peak bus lanes on either side of the road ending at Elizabeth Street. After public consultation, council has adjusted the design and access to 5th Avenue will remain but the intersection will also be narrowed to encourage people to turn into the street slower. There is an angled parking bay on 5th Avenue outside the Bernina Sewing Centre that currently has no time limit. “All along this whole area, by 7:15am there isn’t

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6 Jamie Searle, pictured, has signed a professional contract with Swansea City in the UK. In what has been a whirlwind couple of weeks for the Whakatane-born keeper, he’s also been handed an Olympic call-up. Photo: Swansea City AFC.

Dreams become Olympic reality Jamie Searle is still reeling from a remarkable 10-day period. Earlier this month, the 20-yearold from Whakatane signed on the dotted line of a new one-year professional contract with top Championship side Swansea City in the UK. Just 10 days later, he was also named in Danny Hay’s New Zealand squad for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. It’s all very impressive, considering the talented goalkeeper has never represented his nation before, and was building caravans two years ago. “It is going to be an unreal experience,” says Searle. “Going straight in for your first international call-up at the Olympics is not something you really think about. “I am excited, but it has not really hit me yet. I don’t think it will until I am on the plane or in Tokyo and meeting the boys.” Searle’s journey from the Bay of Plenty to South Wales started when Sam Wilkinson, a coach of his at Hamilton-based Melville United, asked him what his plans were after finishing his education at St Peter’s College in Cambridge back in 2018. “I said ‘I have no idea’,” Jamie laughs. “So he asked if I would be

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a defender who has regularly graced the WaiBop football scene himself, has formed the basis of his football career. “Luke opened many pathways for my career in New Zealand and I owe him a massive thank you.” Jamie admits that the Olympics were not on his mind during those “muckabouts” with his big brother. But playing for New Zealand was. “Growing up in Whakatane I dreamt about World Cups, international football, and playing for New Zealand,” he admits. The stopper believes the presence of an all professional Olympic team is a sign of the progress in New Zealand and Bay of Plenty football, with Jamie joining Ngongotaha’s Nando Pijnaker in the OlyWhites squad. So could this impressive group of youngsters, helped by the experience of striker Chris Wood, sneak under the radar and claim a surprise medal? “I do think we are going under the radar a bit and we will just come out firing,” Jamie promises. “Winning a medal is an unthinkable achievement. “I believe we can do it and, if we do, it would be Mathew Nash mind-blowing.”

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Steamers call-ups for rising stars Nikora Broughton.

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Five of the region’s best and brightest young rugby players will join the Bay of Plenty Steamers’ wider squad ahead of the 2021 season.

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Officials have confirmed that Lucas Cashmore, Veveni Lasaqa, Josh Bartlett, Nikora Broughton and Kane O’Connor have all signed on with the Steamers ahead of this year’s campaign. “When I heard the news, I wasn’t expecting it at all,” says 18-year-old front-rower Josh Bartlett. “I was stoked. I have always been a proud Bay boy. There’s nowhere else I’d rather be.” Excitement and surprise were common themes among all of the new signings when they were asked about how they took the news. With ages ranging from 18-20 years, all five rising stars are understandably eager to get amongst the thick of the action and learn as much from the opportunity as possible. “I’m excited and ready to learn a lot from the senior players,” says 19-year-old first-five Lucas Cashmore. “Especially the likes of Otere Black and Kaleb Trask - it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

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The group’s form at age-grade level is one of the primary factors behind the five new signings. This rings especially true for 19-yearold flanker Veveni Lasaqa, who earned his position on the roster despite suffering a recent injury scare with a ligamental tear of his thumb during an under20s Chiefs match against the Crusaders. “It’s been a challenging year with injury,” admits Veveni, “so to hear that I had been signed was really appreciated. For the current crop of new faces, signing on the dotted line was payback for the sacrifices and commitments they’ve made up to this point. Flanker Nikora Broughton, 20, and 19-year-old halfback Kane O’Connor paid special thanks to their families for all of their love and support. “All the hard work that my school and especially my family has put into helping me chase my rugby dream, to have it finally payoff is rewarding,” says Nikora.

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History flying overhead

Left: Classic Flyers Aviation Museum sales and marketing manager Cory Tyler with the newly hung Richard Pearse replica plane. Photo: John Borren.

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The head of Richard Pearse sat on Bev Wagstaff’s kitchen table for about three weeks. “Then we had to find a body, and it had to be firm,” says Bev. Bev and Alan Reynolds, both volunteers at Classic Flyers Aviation Museum in Mount Maunganui, have worked together on many of the museum’s displays, Bev contributing many of the creative ideas, and Alan much of the technical expertise to make them happen. A whole wall showcases their work. “I’m a jet man,” says Alan, who has worked on jets for over 20 years in the New Zealand Air Force. “The Sky Hawk is my aeroplane. Even though it belongs to the Air Force Museum, I look after it.” As an armourer in the Air Force he also worked on ejection seats, missiles, rockets, and as he says, with his eyes lighting up, “anything that went bang”. These days he allows himself to be sidetracked by the museum displays, pitching in to bring Bev’s ideas to life. Their latest project has been creating a righthanded, slightly gangly mannequin for the recently acquired replica of the Richard Pearse flying machine. “Look at the replica and then look at the Sky Hawk,” says Bev. “There’s about 65 years difference. Look what man did in that time. “You can put a bomb off the Sky Hawk, whereas Richard was trying to get his over a gorse bush. He was way before his time.” Richard Pearse’s first patented invention, dating from 1902, was an ingenious new style of bicycle,

bamboo-framed with a vertical-drive pedal action, rod-and-rack gearing system, back-pedal rimbrakes and integral tyre pumps. There is evidence he was working on ideas for powered flight from 1899, and had built his first two-cylinder petrol engine by 1902. He then constructed, using bamboo, tubular steel, wire and canvas, a low aspect ratio monoplane, closely resembling a modern microlight aircraft. “His longest flight was after the Wright brothers where he flew and crashed along a riverbed,” says Alan. “They did call him Mad Pearse, as he was a loner but a clever loner.” Richard’s machine, originally built for a 1975 television docudrama ‘Richard Pearse’, had its design based on his aircraft patent, eyewitness descriptions and early 1900s technology. It was sent in pieces to Classic Flyers late last year, where it’s been restored by the engineering team. Last Friday it was lifted into place, suspended from the ceiling and complete with Bev and Alan’s moustached mannequin. “We had to find out if he flew the plane lefthanded or right-handed,” says Bev. “So we looked at photos of him with his cello.” This level of detail is very important to them, including finding clothing without zips, the right kind of shoe, and no puffer jacket allowed. “Richard was about 24 when he flew it,” says Bev. “A big chap. The first thing we did was find a face on a broken mannequin. “Everything we do here we make,” says Bev. “Usually I come up with a bright idea, and run it past Alan. We just work together and we’re lucky that we get on,” says Bev. “Sometimes,” says Alan. Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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Shoppers swap stores for sustainable cause New research has revealed that 86 per cent of New Zealanders are happy to change their regular retailers and the products they buy in order to be more sustainable. A Retail NZ-commissioned Colmar Brunton survey of more than 1000 respondents reveals that Kiwis are changing their shopping habits to make more sustainable choices. “Retailers are ultimately consumerled, and are there to deliver the goods

and services that customers want, in the way that customers want them,” says Retail NZ’s Greg Harford. “The new research shows clear signals that there is more consumer demand than ever for access to sustainable products and services. “For 60 per cent of consumers surveyed, the top concern is excess and non-recyclable packaging and plastic bags, which remains a significant environmental pollutant.

“There is growing demand from customers for sustainable products and services, although customers aren’t necessarily following through on their intentions. Some 59 per cent say that they have made some changes to the way they shop, with a focus on avoiding plastic bags and packaging, but 41 per cent of consumers have yet to make changes.” Greg claims retailers are committed to delivering better outcomes for the planet, their customers and for supply chain workers. “Substantial progress has already been made over the past few years,” he adds, “and as consumers increasingly shop through a sustainability lens, we look forward to seeing even greater gains across the retail sector. “As part of the survey, consumers were asked to spontaneously identify retailers they consider to be a sustainability leader. “The stand-out from this part of the survey

is The Warehouse, with 26 per cent of respondents spontaneously identifying the retailer as showing sustainability leadership. Other major chains including New World, Countdown and EcoStore are seen as leaders by between 10 and 14 per cent of respondents.” Greg says the consumer feedback is a reflection of the hard work being done by these brands to operate more sustainably and in a customer-led way.

All things environmental I have been on the Environment Select Committee since I came into parliament in 2017, and am really passionate about doing the best for our environment. So I’m delighted with the two massively impactful announcements that have come out this week. The Minister for the Environment, David Parker, announced a new phase-out of problem plastics and some singleuse plastics by July 2025. This is building on from our successful plastic bag ban. The plastics that we’ll be banning are hard to recycle food and drink packaging made from PVC and

polystyrene, and some degradable plastic products. We’ll also ban single-use plastic items, including drink stirrers, cotton buds, single-use produce bags, cutlery, plates and bowls, straws and fruit labels. Reducing plastic waste will improve our environment and ensure we live up to our clean, green reputation. I’m sure we all agree that removing these items from landfill, our waterways, our beautiful beaches and the ocean is a great outcome. Plastic stickers on fruit and straws have a longer timeframe so that alternatives can be found.

Minister Parker also released the first draft of the proposed law to replace the RMA on Tuesday this week. This exposure draft of the Natural and Build Environments Act comes to the Environment Select Committee. We then open an inquiry into the exposure draft of the act. This is where the public and stakeholders get the chance to submit on the draft of this bill. This is going to test and improve the content before the final draft is created and introduced. Have your say!

PMG CFO Wins SME Finance Leader of the Year at 2021 New Zealand CFO Awards

hief Financial Officer and Director Nigel Lowe of national property funds manager PMG Funds has won SME Finance Leader of the Year at the 2021 New Zealand CFO Awards. Lowe’s win was announced at the Awards Gala Dinner in Auckland on 22 June. The inaugural award was a new category for this year’s CFO Awards, run by Conferenz, and recognises exceptional leadership, talent and commitment to supporting the growth of a smallmedium business with revenues of less than $100 million in New Zealand. The CFO Award judges noted “PMG Funds has been growing rapidly and Nigel has been instrumental in ensuring the finance function keeps pace with that growth through recruitment and development of the finance team and leadership of a digital transformation of the business.”

Nigel said that PMG has a clear strategy, and growth has been well planned while maintaining a strong balance sheet. He commented the other finalists – Craig Hadfield of Volpara Health Technologies, Damien McQuarrie of Intellihub, and Scott Kendall of Hamilton Airport – were exceptional leaders in their professional fields and he deeply respected their achievements. PMG Chief Executive Officer Scott McKenzie said Nigel’s significant achievements include deliberately structuring PMG’s financial strategy (and those of the funds’) in a robust way to position those entities to more likely withstand the ongoing economic and market volatility that was appearing. “As a result, PMG and our funds went into 2020 in a strong financial position, and were able to deliver regular and reliable returns to our investors,” McKenzie says. Additionally, PMG paid all their suppliers early to support their cashflow, and all of PMG’s own people were retained on full pay. This was achieved without any government subsidies or support, which is a significant accomplishment for a company of this size with 200 commercial tenants.

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Fish the Bay with Miles Rushmer The one and only Miles Rushmer quite literally the only Miles Rushmer in the world - is a world-class, trophy brown and rainbow trout fly-fishing guide based in Mount Maunganui. With more than 40 years’ experience, don’t be surprised if you come across his name in some of the world’s leading sports magazines, or if you see photos of him with the likes of Billy Connolly, Sir Michael Fay, Clarke Gayford and many more wellknown names. Miles Rushmer Guiding offers bespoke guided tours for a maximum of two people—a very personal, hands-on and privately hosted experience. “The art of guiding is understanding the person you’re working with, the experience that they want and having the ability to connect with people from all walks of life,” says Miles. Miles has dropped his prices by 40 per cent for locals, making now a great time to explore your backyard, and of course, catch some big fish! “We have the best fly-fishing in the world, so even if you’ve never done it before, come and experience

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01-08 Various times

THU-SAT

01-10 Various times

THU-SAT

01-03

7:30pm–9:30pm

THU-SAT

01-03 Various times

MATARIKI 2021 - THE INCUBATOR CREATIVE HUB PROGRAMME Bringing a diverse array of Toi Māori Arts events to Tauranga Moana. Historic Village, Tauranga

FRI-SUN

02-04 7pm–8:40pm

SATURDAY

MATARIKI TAURANGA MOANA A series of kaupapa Māori workshops, cinematic showcases, music, markets, public talks and exhibitions. mytauranga.co.nz/matariki

3pm–4:30pm

SATURDAY

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR HUSBAND This madcap comedy addresses an issue close to every woman’s heart! Detour Theatre, Tauranga JESUS CHRIST SUPER STAR The entertainment highlight of the year for Tauranga Boys’ and Girls’ Colleges. Graham Young Youth Theatre, Tauranga

4pm–8pm

SUNDAY

5:30pm–7:30pm

EVENTS GUIDE, JULY 2021 There’s plenty of events to get you excited this July – Matariki celebrations, live performances, markets and more!

PARADISE OR THE IMPERMANENCE OF ICECREAM A dazzling solo performance that channels seven characters. Baycourt, Tauranga JAZZ N’ BLUES MEETS THE BEATLES Hear the classic sounds of the Beatles with a twist of jazz and blues. Baycourt, Tauranga TEDX TAURANGA RE: IMAGINE Live speakers, videos and performers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in the spirit of ‘ideas worth spreading’. University of Waikato, Tauranga CBD SUNDAY CINEMA COUSINS Bring your bean bags, cushions, blankets and deck chairs and enjoy this free outdoor cinema event. Te Papa o Ngā Manu Porotakataka, Mount Maunganui

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the adventure,” says Miles. “It’s highly contagious and we’ve got the best in the world, so now’s a great time to be out there when nobody’s around.” As well as having a true New Zealand backyard experience, you can expect to catch big fish when you’re out with Miles. “It’s not fishing, it’s hunting - a visual adventure, or as one of my customers once called it ‘a wildlife encounter!’” From half-day tours to multi-day tours, from freshwater to saltwater, Miles can cater for all. He’s also a trained chef so you can expect restaurant quality cuisine, top-notch wine, luxury accommodation and a true high-end experience. It’s also not just about the fishing rods for Miles - he’s moved into the game-bird hunting space and young gundog training alongside his beautiful black lab, Paddy. One of Miles’ favourite sayings is: “Red sky at night, she’ll be right. Red sky in the morning, she’ll be right. There’s always something to do no matter which way the wind blows; the Bay is plentiful.” To find out more or to book, visit: flyfishingnz.co.nz/fly_fishing_bay_of_plenty.htm or email: milesrushmer@xtra.co.nz

SUNDAY

12pm–4pm

WEDNESDAY

7pm–9pm

FRI-SAT

09-10 8am–4pm

SATURDAY

12pm–7pm

SATURDAY

10am–3pm

MATARIKI KITE DAY Bring your whānau, a hot chocolate and a kite to join in on the winter festivities. Fergusson Park, Matua CHRIS GREENSLADE For all you piano music lovers, join us at Baycourt and delight in the sounds from the talented Chris Greenslade. Baycourt, Tauranga MERIVALE MATARIKI FESTIVAL Showcasing NZ film, kai, cultural performances and more. Merivale Community Centre, Merivale TE HAKA Ā TOI Join us as schools come together for the secondary schools regional kapa haka competition. Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Tauranga TE KETE O MATARIKI Join us for a range of activities to celebrate Matariki 2021. There’ll be kapa haka, workshops, market stalls, food and more! Jubilee Park, Te Puke

FRIDAY

5pm–8pm

MON-TUE

19-20 Various times

THURSDAY

6pm–8pm

SATURDAY

7:30pm–10pm

FRI-SAT

30-31 9am–5pm

HISTORIC VILLAGE WELLBEING MARKET A free, monthly mind body spirit market that offers natural health checks, advice & treatments. Historic Village, Tauranga LET IT GO - THE SONGS OF FROZEN 1 & 2 See the magic of the songs on the theatre stage in a concert for the young and young at heart. Baycourt, Tauranga BAYACTIVE CORPORATE GAMES Build a positive team culture and promote wellbeing amongst your team. Trustpower Baypark Arena, Mount Maunganui HARMONIC RESONATORS Combining lush harmonies, country guitar breaks, soaring yodels, and delightful banter into an incredible show. Baycourt, Tauranga CANVAS TAURANGA CAREER EXPO Great career and training advice all together in one location. Trustpower Baypark Arena, Mount Maunganui

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Your favourite RV dealer is on the move! Our new, easy access RV showoom and workshop at 36 Kereiti Street, Mount Maunganui, will allow us to provide customers with exceptional service. Country RV is the sole North Island dealer for Leisureline, Southern Star and Nomad Caravans. Proud partners in the Mobilvetta, Fusion and Roller Team brands, together with New Zealand-built Kea and Action motorhomes, the new Country RV dealership will offer the very best of New Zealand and European RVs.

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Potentially divisive

Big thanks!

I completely agree with what is written by Meriel and Murray Hefmeyr of Welcome Bay in your paper (The Weekend Sun, June 18, page 30) about the vaccination centre at Baypark.

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I went there and I found the organisation and the people involved fantastic. A big thanks! Mirella Veneziano, Bethlehem.

Congratulations to Bill Capamagian for his letter ‘History View Flawed’ (The Weekend Sun, June 25, page 25) and also to The Weekend Sun for printing it, as I suspect our politically correct daily newspaper would not have done so.

Bill’s last paragraph, as chilling as it may sound, needs to be taken seriously. Although he does not specifically mention it by name, I suspect Bill is referring to potentially divisive legislation recently slipped through by our government. I'll leave readers to fathom out that one. Ian Lucas, Welcome Bay.

Not much benefit

BECAUSE IT MATTERS

I note that Tauranga City rates are about to go up by 15 per cent. I do wonder as to what percentage of the rates take goes to the Regional Council, who are responsible for the empty yellow busses on our streets? I ask this because after

being driven along Cameron Road from Barkes Corner to 1st Avenue for my Covid jab we passed eight busses, mainly stationary at bus stops, empty – two were ‘not in service’. The other point of interest was the one cyclist riding on

the footpath. The Regional Council has to pay the drivers and maintain the busses, insurance and fuel etc. Quite a sum, but the majority of the local population do not benefit from the service. Peter Turner, Pyes Pa.

House prices have to fall

We have so many young people who want to own their own homes, but the price of housing has made a mockery of their dreams. The harder they work the more expensive home ownership is becoming. Drastic action is required if we care about the future prosperity of our region. Increasingly, we have to watch as house prices just keep exploding upwards and out of their reach. It’s okay if one is selling and buying on the same market, but devastating for families who are just starting to plan for their future. With the restrictions and punitive rules that have been placed on landlords, rental properties

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Why not a train?

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almost weekly from Te Puna to get my 3 dogs washed in the DIY dog wash and to purchase their food, treats, collars etc. Such friendly and efficient service.”

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I just had to reply to letter ‘Time for a train?’ (The Weekend Sun, June 18, page 30) – the best and most logical letter I have read for ages. I do the trip to Katikati, see all the road works going on there then look at all the train tracks all ready for a train I think ‘why not put a train on to relieve all this congestion on the road and save all the road works?’. Also, train tracks all over Tauranga could be used to bring people into the city for work etc. Having lived in Wellington for many years, I was always impressed with the train service for passengers to work etc. Why is it easy for the council to build road over-bridges than to use existing train tracks? Pauline Robinson, Welcome Bay.

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are also going to get harder to find as well. The government is introducing legislation to replace the Resource Management Act, and we have developers ready to take the risk and get building so that more homes can be built. But unless the new legislation makes it easier to free up more land on which to build houses, the serious situation will continue. This is a devastating position for our region to be in, and not enough urgency is given to getting things moving. We talk a lot, round in circles mainly. We need new houses built this year not in five years’ time. Margaret Murray-Benge, Bethlehem.

Stay away from our greenery I am absolutely opposed to any thoughts of closing or shifting the Tauranga Racecourse and Tauranga Golf Club for housing. Tauranga is not overburdened with green areas, especially the quality of these iconic facilities in such close proximity to the city centre. Take a look at the old city of London and other cities around the world with their beautiful parks. The roading infrastructure in Greerton and the surrounding area is seriously struggling now without further burdens. Leave Tauranga’s green spaces alone! Hugh McCarroll, Pyes Pa.

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Pet nutrition What is truly the best diet for your cat or dog?

It is a subject of debate, with many conflicting trends and opinions that make it difficult for well-meaning owners to choose the ideal food for their beloved pets. From grain-free to raw, from supermarket to premium brands, there are many to choose from. Many trends in pet food come from the human nutrition world. Grainfree pet foods gained traction a few years back when gluten-free diets became more popular in society. However, while gluten intolerance is relatively common in people, it has been reported in very few dogs, and no reported cats.

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Dogs and cats are much more likely to become allergic to the protein source in their food, typically the protein they have been fed most of their life. There are also studies showing correlation between feeding a grain-free diet, and dogs developing heart disease. Raw diets are also popular, due to the movement towards a ‘natural’ option. However, pets have been domesticated into many different breeds that live a lot longer than many species in the wild. Raw diets are also unbalanced in terms of nutrients - especially when it comes to a growing puppy or kitten. When wolves and lions eat their prey, they will eat the entire carcass in an attempt to balance the nutrients. Ultimately, it comes

tauranga papamoa village katikati te puna down to feeding a complete and balanced diet - one that has all the essential nutrients in the right ratio. The Association of American Feed Control Officials establishes these standards, but each company is responsible for formulating their diets. On most pet food packets there will be the ‘nutritional adequacy statement’, stating either that the diet has been ‘formulated to meet’ the standards (laboratory analysis of the nutrient profile), or that ‘animal feeding tests’ substantiate that the diet meets the standards (such as real-life feeding trials to test whether it truly is an adequate diet). Very few brands of pet food actually undergo these rigorous feeding trials, so next time you pick up pet food, it would be worth a check. If you have any questions or concerns, call us on: 0800 838 7267.

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Pain and your pet Our pets often hide their pain or cope a lot better with pain than us humans do.

Signs of pain can vary and different animals react differently. Very rarely do animals yelp or groan unless their pain is severe. A common indication of pain is changes in behaviour – if they’re not as interactive, hiding, unusually aggressive/protective, not excited about going for a walk or greeting visitors if they normally do. Not licking parts of their body or repetitively grooming, guarding or tensing if you touch a part of their body, restlessness, panting and reduced appetite are also indicators. Changes in movement, such as not jumping onto

furniture or heights as they normally would, not going up or down stairs, slowness getting up and down to rest, not managing to easily squat or cock their leg to urinate, stiffness when moving or lame/limping and not managing to walk for long are other signs of pain. Your pet’s posture (sitting more towards one side, standing with an arched spine or sway-back) and muscle wasting may also reflect underlying pain. If in doubt, a vet check can be invaluable to identify whether pain is present and what is causing pain. We can strategise a plan to help improve the quality of life for your pet.

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COMMUNITY FACILITIES

Bethlehem Primary School Christian Education Trust Friends of Te Puke Memorial Pool Holy Trinity Kaimai Outdoor Education Centre Kopurererua Valley Rotary Trust Maungatapu Kindergarten Mt Maunganui College Mt Maunganui Primary School NZ Deerstalkers Association Omokoroa Community Tennis Club Omokoroa Golf Club Oropi Playgroup Otumoetai Intermediate School Otumoetai Playcentre Papamoa Playcentre Pukehina Surf Rescue Tahatai Coast School Tauranga Brass Tauranga Community Housing Trust Tauranga Hockey Association Tauranga Special School Te Puke Intermediate School Te Rereatukahia Marae The BOP Sikh Society Whakamarama Community Centre

Approved $40,000 $100,000 $33,008 $300,000 $32,440 $141,800 $6,650 $150,000 $39,610 $44,174 $26,000 $200,000 $5,500 $100,000 $28,916 $50,000 $400,000 $29,000 $11,552 $500,000 $72,636 $80,000 $40,000 $60,674 $150,000 $175,000

$2,816,960 COMMUNITY EVENTS

AIMS Games Trust BOP Major Squash Events Inc. BOP Mustang Owners Club BOP Rugby Union BOP Symphonia Creative BOP Get Kids Active Charitable Trust Hockey NZ ICC Women's Cricket 2021 Indian Ink Trust Katikati Community Centre Kaupapa Maori Legacy Event Fund Mount Festival Charitable Trust Multicultural Tauranga NZ Country Music Star Awards Olympic Weightlifting NZ One Love Charity Opus Orchestra Trust Parafed BOP Positive Connection Community Trust Runanga Ngai Tamawhariua Scholars Baroque Aotearoa Squash BOP Taekwon-do Foundation of NZ Tauranga Arts Festival Trust Tauranga Jazz Society Tauranga Musica Tauranga Performing Arts Society Triathlon Tauranga Urban Dance Youth Trust Volleyball NZ Youth Philharmonic Tauranga

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Approved $120,000 $100,000 $2,000 $5,000 $3,500 $45,000 $5,000 $40,000 $50,000 $3,500 $3,000 $55,000 $40,000 $6,308 $4,000 $12,000 $3,000 $8,000 $6,000 $1,000 $5,000 $2,000 $3,000 $3,000 $160,000 $65,000 $3,500 $10,000 $18,000 $9,157 $20,000 $4,000

$814,965 CATALYST FOR CHANGE

Approved

Otumoetai Intermediate SociaLink

$176,640 $265,000

$441,640

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Age Concern Tauranga Alzheimer’s Tauranga Anxiety New Zealand Trust Aphasia NZ Charitable Trust Argos Gymnastic Autism New Zealand Bethlehem Community Church Bethlehem Pottery Club BOP Badminton Association BOP Cricket Association BOP Multiple Sclerosis BOP Rugby Union BOP Therapy Foundation BOP Youth Development Trust Brain Injured Children Trust Brave Hearts NZ Breast Cancer Support Services Cancer Society of NZ - Waikato/BOP CCS Disability Action BOP Coastguard Eastern Region COLAB Te Puke Complex Chronic Illness Support Cool Bananas Youthwork Trust Creative Bay of Plenty Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch EERST (3-year funding) EmpowermentNZ Envirohub EnviroKatikati Charitable Trust Epilepsy NZ EVolocity Evolution Aquatics Tauranga Families Achieving Balance Film Bay of Plenty Garden to Table Trust Gender Dynamix Get Smart Tauranga Trust Greerton Bible Church Grief Support Services Headway Brain Injury Association Homes of Hope Charitable Trust House of Science Tauranga Impact Gymsport Academy Inc. Impact Hub Waikato Institute of Directors NZ Katch Katikati Katikati Community Centre Keynotes Kidz Need Dadz Charitable Trust Life Education Trust Lifezone Church Maketu Taiapure Charitable Trust Male Survivors BOP Maungaarangi Kindergarten Maunganui All Day Kindergarten Merivale Community Centre Mockingbird NZ Mt Maunganui Sports Club NZ Blue Light Ventures Omanu Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Omokoroa Sports and Recreation Society Opeys All Day Kindergarten Otamarakau Kindergarten Otumoetai Football Club Otumoetai Golf Club Inc. Otumoetai Te Puna Pony Club P.E.T Charitable Trust

Approved $25,000 $45,000 $7,500 $7,000 $37,000 $5,000 $8,970 $6,209 $10,000 $5,565 $14,000 $20,000 $25,000 $20,000 $6,000 $12,000 $35,000 $35,000 $30,000 $65,609 $40,000 $26,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $36,000 $40,000 $40,000 $25,000 $5,000 $7,500 $3,000 $25,000 $40,000 $10,000 $10,000 $25,000 $4,918 $45,000 $10,000 $100,000 $50,000 $12,898 $37,500 $25,000 $30,000 $35,000 $1,000 $15,450 $35,000 $50,000 $10,000 $15,000 $5,904 $4,985 $40,000 $25,000 $16,830 $25,000 $20,000 $52,172 $9,281 $1,727 $30,150 $25,841 $7,558 $5,000

Pacific Island Community Trust Papamoa Coast Kindergarten Papamoa Swimming Club Papamoa Toy Library Parafed BOP Parent to Parent Coastal BOP Parkinson’s NZ People First NZ Pillans Point School PiPs Pirirakau Hauora Charitable Trust Pregnancy Choice Priority One Rainbow Youth Road Safety Education Ltd Royal NZ Plunket Shakti Ethnic Women's Support Sport BOP St George's Anglican Church of Gate Pa St Peters House StarJam Charitable Trust STEM Wana Trust Surf Life Saving NZ - Eastern Region Sustainable BOP Charitable Trust Sustainable Business Network Tai o Fenua Kindergarten Tauranga BOP Hearing Association Tauranga Budget Advisory Service Tauranga City AFC Tauranga Community Foodbank Tauranga Living Without Violence Tauranga Moana Outrigger & Canoe Club Tauranga Netball Association Tauranga RDA (2-year funding) Tauranga South Community Patrol Tauranga Women's Refuge Te Aranui Youth Trust Te Puna Community Kindergarten Te Puna Quarry Park Society Te Ranga School Te Whetu Marae The Adastra Foundation The Boys Brigade The Bright Vision Charitable Trust The Duke of Edinburgh Awards The Girl Guides Association of NZ The Salvation Army NZ Trust The Scout Association of NZ The Stroke Foundation of NZ The Tomorrow Project Inc The Wish for Fish Charitable Trust Tipu Skills for Life Triathlon Tauranga Venture Centre Charitable Trust Victim Support Tauranga Volleyball BOP Waibop Football WBOP Neighbourhood Support Welcome Bay Community Centre Welcoming Communities Western Bay Heritage Trust Wild Whiskers Tauranga Youth Encounter Ministries Youth Search & Rescue Trust COVID-19 RAPID RESPONSE FUNDING

Autism NZ Awhina House

$15,889 $4,870 $20,000 $5,000 $15,000 $9,000 $20,000 $1,000 $38,000 $15,000 $4,269 $25,000 $30,000 $10,000 $5,000 $30,000 $40,000 $60,000 $9,200 $40,000 $4,800 $35,000 $57,640 $10,000 $10,000 $8,877 $9,000 $52,832 $20,000 $40,000 $30,000 $10,600 $12,000 $140,000 $10,000 $45,000 $15,000 $4,629 $5,440 $3,592 $2,247 $20,000 $22,500 $15,000 $5,000 $10,000 $40,000 $10,000 $25,000 $2,500 $30,000 $15,000 $10,000 $40,000 $20,000 $10,000 $14,000 $10,000 $20,000 $45,000 $40,000 $4,000 $30,000 $35,000

Approved $589 $1,000

Cancer Society of NZ - Waikato/BOP Curate Church Deaf Aotearoa EmpowermentNZ (Te Puke) Good Neighbour Aotearoa Trust Homes of Hope Kai Aroha Katikati Baptist Church Katikati Community Centre Kidz Need Dadz Maketu Health & Social Services Neighbourhood Support WBOP Nepalese Association in BOP Nga Kakano Foundation Ngati Wakaiti/Ngati Ruahine Charitable Trust Open Home Foundation Pacific Island Community Tauranga Trust People First NZ Pirirakau Hauora Reach Out Trust - Katikati Foodbank St John NZ - Central Region Street Kai Street Kai Tauranga Foodbank Tauranga Living Without Violence Te Manu Toroa Te Puna Hauora Te Tuinga Whanau Support The Boys Brigade The Salvation Army NZ Trust The Search Party Te Puke Under the Stars Vector Group Charitable Trust WBOP COVID-19 RECOVERY FUNDING

AIMS Games Trust Alzheimer's Society Tauranga/WBOP Aphasia NZ Big Buddy Mentoring BOP Classic Aircraft Trust BOP MS Society Brain Injured Childrens Trust Brave Hearts NZ Complex Chronic Illness Support EmpowermentNZ Families Achieving Balance Graeme Dingle Foundation WBOP House of Science Life Education Trust WBOP Live For More Mental Health Solutions (Wise Group) Merivale Community Centre Mt Maunganui Lifeguard Service Ngamuwahine Outdoor Education Camp Papamoa Surf Club RRR Rescue, Revive Rehome BOP Shakti Eithnic Women's Support SociaLink St Peters Care & Counselling Tauranga Foodbank Tauranga RDA Te Tuinga Whanau Support The Boys Brigade NZ Tipu Skills for Life Youth Encounter Ministries Youth Search & Rescue Trust

$1,997 $7,200 $400 $998 $7,200 $1,794 $2,000 $900 $246 $2,914 $2,250 $428 $1,200 $10,294 $800 $2,899 $4,800 $2,235 $1,346 $2,250 $3,600 $2,000 $400 $4,800 $1,804 $5,720 $1,937 $4,000 $3,440 $4,240 $3,170 $3,200 $900

Approved $22,500 $15,750 $4,500 $2,250 $13,500 $1,755 $4,500 $4,005 $6,543 $27,500 $6,300 $13,500 $13,500 $3,150 $13,500 $22,066 $13,635 $13,500 $13,050 $12,451 $2,250 $9,000 $7,344 $6,300 $7,196 $9,000 $12,150 $4,050 $7,650 $11,250 $13,320

$3,337,368

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Children’s ward gets new sensory space Moira and her daughters have already begun planning a fundraiser ball for another part of the hospital. Next year they hope to raise funds

Tauranga Hospital registered nurse Moira Yates fundraised for the sensory space with the help of her two daughters. Photo: Jordan Boyd.

A new sensory space has opened at Tauranga Hospital, with its sole purpose to ease the anxiety of children during stays on the ward. The space, which is the first of its kind at the hospital, is equipped with bubble machines, projector lamps, an infinity mirror, a tactile caterpillar, a weighted blanket and fairy lights. Complete with a sensory trolley which can be moved around the ward as and when needed, the new sensory room is something Tauranga Hospital registered nurse Moira Yates is extremely proud of. “The sensory space helps children be more at ease while they are in hospital,” says Moira. “It's especially beneficial for children with sensory issues, autism, developmental delays and mental health conditions. “Kids can come in here when they want to relax or if they feel anxious.” Moira and her daughters, midwife Sian Boston and Charlotte Hasler, held a charity ball in February with the goal of raising $9000 for a sensory trolley which helps children with recovery, pain distraction and general well-being whilst in hospital. They exceeded their goal and raised more than $15,000, so as well as purchasing the trolley, the ward now has the sensory room which includes

Usually $137.80

$39.99

sounds, lights, aromas, sensory tactile and soft play objects. “The response was so amazing and the people who sponsored us and gave us prizes were so amazing as well,” says Moira. “I’d love to thank them all.” Children’s ward nurse manager Lynnece Dowle Back says she wants to congratulate Moira on her efforts organising the ball, as well as using her own time in designing and setting up the room. “It is a children’s magical wonderland,” says Lynnece. “Moira wants the children to have the best, understands what they need and goes the extra mile. The sensory room and sensory trolley are going to make such a difference for the children, and the whole team.” Moira was inspired to raise funds for the equipment because she used to work on a children’s ward in the UK that had a sensory room. “I just remember how amazing it was for all the kids and how much good it did,” she says. “We had a lot of long term sick children who couldn’t get out of their beds and we had a portable sensory trolley with fibre optic lights for them. “I thought it would be really nice for children here who can’t leave their bedsides to have something as well.”

for a grieving room in the maternity ward for families who have lost a child during birth.

Jordan Boyd

Friday 2 July 2021

Thinking about the little irritations “Stop asking ‘why is this happening to me?’ and start asking ‘what is this teaching me?’” – Unknown. You may find yourself stressing about things when they don’t go as planned. Recently, the internet went down when a friend of mine, who was travelling, wanted to check-in online. She then decided to contact the airline directly, waiting on the phone for 45 minutes only to be told she couldn’t check-in because she’d booked through a travel agent. Because of this she would need to check-in at the airport at a much earlier time. Then she noticed her travel insurance was showing a place

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she had never heard of and was certainly not planning to go to. How would you handle all the small irritations that can start to pile up on top of each other? Do you take it one step at a time and take care of each one as it comes up, or do you allow the whole story to overwhelm you? Start to focus on what needs to be done immediately, so you allow the big picture to become more manageable. What could you put in place to alleviate the stress and allow you to deal more effectively?

The benefits of a good multi-supplement A good multi supplement is one of the best health investments you can make. This will ensure your body has the nutrients needed to stay healthy. Unfortunately, most are formulated as a ‘one-a-day’ dose. This means that many of the bulkier compounds are either omitted or included in meaningless amounts. As an experienced formulator I know it is impossible to provide sufficient nutrients to fit in a one-a-day product. A good multi should have all the important major and trace elements. I have real concern about low levels of critical minerals such as selenium, zinc, copper and manganese as these are needed to build our antioxidant defence systems. Many diseases are linked to low levels of trace minerals.

Your multi should have a full B vitamin complex - in particular B6, folic acid and B12 - as they combine to reduce homocysteine which is a risk factor for heart disease and some forms of dementia. It should have meaningful levels of vitamin D for immunity. The regulations governing vitamin D in supplements are archaic, so we should add extra vitamin D in winter. Vitamin E is the most important fat soluble antioxidant. This should be in the natural d-alpha tocopherol form, not the less effective synthetic dl-alpha tocopherol.

Finally, it should contain the most potent antioxidants especially grape seed extract. I know of only a few products that contain these potent antioxidants. My preferred grape seed extract (OPC) is the well-researched and patented New Zealand made Oxi-Fend. OPC is unique among antioxidants in that it actively scavenges oxygen and nitrogen radicals. It also has an affinity to collagen, making it a great cardiovascular protector. I know of no single botanical ingredient to have such a positive impact on health. For more information call: 0800 423 559 or email: john@abundant.co.nz You can read my newsletter at: www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health.

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NextStep exercise physiologist Brennan Barnett-Mullan prepares for another exercise session. Photo: John Borren.

Prost-FIT is a fun exercise class designed specifically for men recently diagnosed with or receiving treatment for prostate cancer. Exciting research has shown there are significant benefits gained from exercise that may assist with recovery and delay the advance of the disease. The class is delivered in a supportive environment with an emphasis on fun and social interaction, offering camaraderie and opportunities for shared experiences. With prostate cancer now the

most common cancer for men in New Zealand, the need for such programs has never been more important. Prost-FIT is accredited by the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ and delivered by trained registered exercise professionals. There are modest charges to attend the classes, however, if the cost of attending Prost-FIT may cause undue hardship, financial support is available. Brennan Barnett-Mullan, an exercise physiologist from NextStep New Zealand, is the Prost-FIT instructor in the Bay of Plenty. He is wellknown in the community as

a passionate and sought-after exercise physiologist and is keen to make a difference to those experiencing prostate cancer. Brennan became involved with Prost-FIT after noticing a trend of more and more men with prostate cancer coming through the NextStep rehabilitation centre where he works. “I love the camaraderie the Prost-FIT class creates. As men, we are typically shy when it comes to the topic of our prostate, but the shared experience really unites the guys and provides an element of support you won't get anywhere else.”

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Bags and bait Bay of Plenty pest control volunteers have revealed the ideal way to carry rat bait into the forest – in a used plastic bread bag.

They’re so effective that members of the Aongatete Forest Project group have this week made a plea to the public to donate their empty bread bags instead binning or recycling them.

“They are the ideal bag for carrying our bait, be it fresh or old, in and out of the forest, and we always need more,” says a group spokesperson. “Don’t scrunch them up or tie

Used plastic bread bags are ideal for carrying rat bait. Photo: John Borren.

them in a knot, just save the bags nice and flat.” According to the group, rats are on the rise in the forest. A recent rodent monitoring programme undertaken by the current intake of Bay Conservation Cadets showed an increase in the number of pests. To combat this rise, the winter pest control campaign is under way, with a baiting day planned for Saturday, July 10. “We’re deploying a bait called Double Tap, which targets rats and possums.” In pellet form, the bait is designed to be fast acting, low residue and targets both rats and possums. Come next weekend, it’ll be all hands on deck to get 500 hectares covered. Volunteers are requested to come and help set up a bait line, with maps

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Sometimes smaller is better Orchardists are big fans of frost protection, but sometimes it’s a little fan that you need.

Fritons is a little fan company making a big difference up and down the country. Distributor Wal Frith says the Fulta fans are ideal for small vineyards and orchards, and for gullies and cold spots in larger blocks. Because they are only one metre in diameter, they are much quieter than larger frost protection fans, making them ideal for orchards and vineyards close to urban areas. The Fulta fans are relatively new to New Zealand but they are a market leader in Japan, with more than 400,000 in use there. Wal says they are a very cost-effective and efficient solution for smaller areas and are often used in conjunction with larger frost-fighting fans. Most people can run about six fans off the power at the gate, and where more are required or it’s a long distance to where the frost protection is needed, they can be run off a diesel generator. He installed three fans into a cold spot on a Pukehina kiwifruit orchard last year, completing the job just a day before a frost hit. “They worked so well he wanted another six put in a different area,” says Wal. The same orchardist had trouble with his main fan turning on whenever one particular gully got cold. He had the smaller Fulta fans installed in the gully, so his big fan wasn’t chewing up diesel protecting the whole orchard when it wasn’t required. To find out more, call Wal on: 021 290 0925.

A Fulta fan from Fritons is poised for frost protection on a kiwifruit orchard. Photo: Supplied.

Fonterra agrees to China farms sale Fonterra has agreed the sale of its two joint venture farms in China. The farms in Shandong province will be sold to Singapore-based AustAsia Investment Holdings for USD $115.5 million. Fonterra, which owns the farms with a joint venture partner, has a 51 per cent stake in the business and will receive NZD $88 million in total asset sale proceeds, which includes cash on completion. The sale of the JV farms is unconditional and requires no further regulatory approvals. Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says the sale is another

important milestone for the co-operative and aligns to its strategy of prioritising New

Zealand milk. “The sale of the JV farms allows us to focus even more on our farmer owners’ milk and follows the sale of our two wholly-owned China farming hubs earlier this year,” says Miles. “Greater China continues to be one of our most important strategic markets. We remain committed to our China business, bringing the goodness of New Zealand milk to Chinese customers in innovative ways and partnering with local Chinese companies to do so.” Fonterra sold its two whollyowned China farming hubs in Shanxi and Hebei provinces to Inner Mongolia Youran Dairy in April for NZD $552 million.

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Fruit label firm strikes gold The country’s leading producer of fruit labels, Jenkins Freshpac Systems, has been awarded a gold medal in development and creativity for their industrial compostable label.

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Now the firm has its eyes firmly set on testing and refining a home compostable fruit label. General manager of Jenkins Freshpac Systems, Jamie Lunam, says home compostable is the gold standard and is what they’ve been working on for some time. “Home compostable is a term that means the label on your produce can simply be added to your garden compost to break down without a trace, rather than requiring a more intensive, industrial-scale composting system which is unavailable in many areas of the country,” says Jamie.

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The award coincides with the announcement by Environment Minister David Parker that single-use, noncompostable plastic labels will be phased out by mid-2023 – a move that Jamie can see the benefits of. “We’re hugely supportive of the action to reduce plastic,” he says. “Our team and the growers and marketers we work with are passionate about providing sustainable, innovative packaging that minimises waste.

General manager of Jenkins Freshpac Systems Jamie Lunam.

“Together, we’ve already worked on projects that have seen around 40,000 kilograms of plastic diverted from landfills.”

Work underway

Although they support the drive to compostable solutions, Jenkins Freshpac Systems, along with Sinclair International, asked the government to consider removing fruit labels from the list of single use plastics to phase out. “We’ve been working on sustainable packaging and labelling for over a decade without a mandate from government,” says Jamie. “We’re at a stage where no additional resource, funding or duress will speed up the process. The work is well underway, we just need a little more time than we’ve been given by the minister to complete our development process. “While we’re in the final stages of testing for a label that meets this standard, it’s not effective on all fruit. We’re going to need every bit of time we can get and are concerned the minister’s goal of being ready by 2023 is too tight

for us to have a solution for all produce.” He believes the inclusion of fruit labels on the list of unnecessary plastics belies the value of the product. “Fruit labels play an important role in both the traceability of the produce and the protection of our local $6 billion horticulture industry. The information contained on that micro-thin sticker enables consumers all over the world to identify their highly sought-after New Zealand grown produce. “If that critical information isn’t on the tiny fruit label, it needs to be on larger, less sustainable packaging, so getting the labels right is really important to reducing waste. Fruit labels actually help to de-package produce.”

Payout forecast points to good news for farmers Fonterra’s opening payout forecast provides promising news for New Zealand’s dairy farmers. The opening forecast Farmgate Milk Price range for the 2021/22 season is $7.25 - $8.75 per kg of milksolids, with a midpoint of $8 per kgMS. Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says the improving global economic environment and strong demand for dairy, relative to supply, has helped the high forecast.

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Locally-made refrigeration solutions When it comes to all things refrigeration in the Bay of Plenty, Hi-Chill are your go-to local experts. The business custom builds cool rooms and freezer rooms using PIR panel – a higher quality alternative to polystyrene. The units are constructed to food safety standards either at Hi-Chill’s Whakamarama workshop, or at customers’ premises. Therefore, the units are ideal for farmers and lifestyle block owners to store home kill or deer velvet and businesses requiring chilled or frozen storage, says Hi-Chill managing director and refrigeration engineer Warren Cook. Hi-Chill also specialise in keeping homes warm in winter and cool in summer, as they supply and install air conditioning units. “As agents for Temperzone, all our systems are manufactured to meet home solutions

and commercial applications for shops, hospitals, offices and more,” says Warren. Hi-Chill provide extensive 24/7 service support in Tauranga “and beyond”. “Our service support is also available to assist with any problems you may have with other refrigeration equipment.” While Hi-Chill make chillers and freezers to order, it also has a range of chillers for hire, including ones on permanentlymounted trailers – ideal for delivery in a hurry, or for events like weddings etc. Warren has spent many years in the refrigeration industry in Tauranga and has worked in refrigeration for his entire career. To get in touch with Warren and his team, visit: www.hichill.co.nz/ contact-us Hi-Chill has a range of cool and freezer rooms to suit most needs, but can also construct refrigerated rooms to specific requirements.

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SH2 stretch closed this weekend State Highway 2 will be closed between the Bayfair roundabout and the Te Maunga intersection this weekend to enable construction of the second of Bay Link’s three bridges.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency regional manager infrastructure delivery, Jo Wilton, says the closure is critical given the equipment required to install ten concrete beams – the main structural element of the new bridge – across the Te Maunga intersection. “This is a significant closure that

will impact people’s weekend travel,” says Jo. “A 350-tonne crane is required to install the new bridge beams. Work will take place during day and night shifts to minimise the duration of the closure.”

Plan your travel

Located at Te Maunga intersection, the new bridge will span State Highway 2. For the bridge to be constructed, the road is anticipated to close from approximately 10pm on Friday, July 2, until 5am on Monday, July 5. During the closure, ten reinforced concrete beams, 26m long and weighing 47 tonnes, will be placed across the highway near the Te Maunga intersection by a crane positioned in the middle of the road. “As delays are anticipated, we recommend people plan their travel outside of this closure where possible, use alternative routes and allow extra time for travel,” adds Jo. A signposted detour is available via Girven Road, Maranui Street, Sandhurst Drive and the Sandhurst Drive/ Mangatawa Interchange.

Jo says it’s great to see so much progress on the project. “Following construction of the bridge spanning the East Coast Main Trunk railway line in February, this is the second bridge to go up in a matter of months.” The interchange bridge at Te Maunga is anticipated to open next summer under temporary traffic management.

Improving safety

“Once operational, Te Maunga interchange bridge will carry all State Highway 29A traffic to and from the State Highway 2 interchange, removing the need for motorists to cross the railway line and allowing traffic to flow more freely onto the Tauranga Eastern Link. “Upon project completion, the finished interchange bridge will transform the intersection and improve safety.” Following placement of the beams, further work is required to complete the bridge deck and barriers along the edges.

After the bridge deck is poured a settlement period will begin, which allows the earth to settle once loads are applied to the ground below. This area will lay dormant until the majority of the expected settlement has occurred – a process which is anticipated to take approximately three months. If this work is impacted by weather or other unforeseen issues, it will be carried out on the next available weekend. “Waka Kotahi thanks motorists, local residents and businesses for their patience during the closure,” says Jo. “We would also like to acknowledge Baypark Events Venue and Tauranga Airport for their work to accommodate this closure around major events and airspace considerations.” For more information, visit the State Highway 2 closure tab on the Baypark to Bayfair Link project page at: www.nzta. govt.nz/projects/baypark-tobayfair-link

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Tauranga Northern Link tragedy You may have seen an announcement by Labour a few weeks back about building a cycleway across the Auckland Harbour for $785 million, ready for use in the late 2020s.

But the real news for our region wasn’t the building of anything, rather the cancellation of something. You see, a few weeks back Labour cancelled the Tauranga Northern Link – our region’s most important transport project by a long way – for the second time. The TNL – or Takitimu Northern Link as Labour now call it – has been talked about for decades. When I was

Transport Minister in 2016, the National government and the NZTA fully approved and funded it from Tauranga to Omokoroa and, following all necessary preparations, construction was to start in October 2018. During the election campaign we also promised to take it further to Katikati (though I accept this was a political promise by National not a completed, fully-funded government decision, as Tauranga to Omokoroa was). Sadly, on winning office, Jacinda Ardern and Winston Peters’ government cancelled the TNL mid commercial tender. This was the first time they did so. Pressure began to build and

Indeed, I’d note the funding for the campaigners including the “fix the bloody road” crew piled it on. cycle bridge pretty closely matches what Te Puna to Omokoroa would So, going into the 2020 cost these days. It’s a pretty close to a election, Labour decided they perfect swap for Labour. needed to promise it and All of this is, of course, a disgraceful so TNL from Tauranga to tragedy. I’m really gutted. One of Omokoroa was at least back on track for some future date, albeit the most dangerous roads in New Zealand won’t get the fix it requires, delayed by at least a term. Now you’re up to speed, up until a few weeks ago when Labour again cancelled over half of the TNL. While the 6.8 kms to Te Puna will (we’re told) happen, the next 10 kms to Omokoroa won’t. As for Katikati, forget about it! The first cancellation was to fund a tram along Dominion Road, Auckland. This time the For over 45 years we’ve been making it easier for cancellation is to fund a cycle New Zealanders to get the things they need. We offer bridge over thepersonal Auckland Harbour. and business lending including pre-approval

meaning there’ll be many more deaths and serious injuries. In addition, you’ll be stuck in traffic while going to work or taking the kids to their activities. Oh well, at least in the late 2020s you might possibly get to go for a bike ride in Auckland. Then again, don’t count on it!

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Life Education Trust presents Dancing for Life Education, where local identities will be hitting the dance floor at Baypark Tauranga, on Saturday, December 4. With no previous dance experience, these 10 couples will have 15 weeks of dance training and be tutored by local dance teachers! For more information check out The Breeze Facebook page or visit: www.facebook.com/dancingforlifeedwbop Introducing Kirsty Cashmore and Ross Hamlyn, who are stepping up for Life Education Trust in partnership with the Wright Family Foundation.

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Kirsty Cashmore is the owner of Cashmores Real Estate, mum to three crazy kids and boss wife to Blair. “To be involved in Dancing for Life Education is going to be one hell of a nerve-wracking journey for someone

who can’t dance,” says Kirsty. “I figure this is something I will never get the chance to do again, and in the process I’ll raise money for Life Education Trust. Thank you for having me as part of this journey, which I also see as one of selfdevelopment for myself.”

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Ross was born and raised in the Wairarapa, but has called Tauranga home for the past 35 years. “I have been involved in all kinds of sports, but definitely not dancing,” admits Ross. “I did hesitate to participate in this event, but Jo was very persuasive and I knew my wife would like me to be able to dance. “My children had the benefit of growing up with Harold and Life Education Trust, so to give back is an exciting opportunity. My dancing skills may not be great, but I will give it a go.” Ross Hamlyn.

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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg30

Two local shows and a sex toy battle It seems I’ve been on a bit of a rant recently; let’s return to regular stuff. Largely.

This week that includes: Reb Fountain in Katikati; a band with a name I can’t pronounce and a band with a name I can’t print in Tauranga; and Ringo Starr in a fight over sex toys... First of all I advise music lovers who don’t currently live in Katikati to hop on the as yet unfixed road with the ridiculously low speed limit and head at a slow, safe speed to the Arts Junction next Sunday evening (July 11) where the Katikati Folk Club host Reb Fountain in concert. Sorry if I go on a bit about the Katikati Folk Club, but I am blown away by the extraordinarily prescient nature of the committee and which artists they choose. Because behind their unassumingly low-key facade obviously lurks a

group with their fingers firmly on the country’s musical pulse. I saw Tami Neilson at the club about a year before she really broke out. And Reb? Someone would have to have booked her a while back, probably before she was nominated for a Silver Scroll last year and three Aotearoa Music Awards. Certainly before her self-titled album won this year’s prestigious Taite Music Prize.

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Perhaps I give those clever Folk Club folk too much credit. Reb cleans up pretty much every time she releases something. In 2018 she won the Tui Award for Best Country Album/Artist for her EP Hopeful & Hopeless, as well as the APRA Best Country Song for the title track. But enough of such things. The bottom line is that Reb’s album of last year was simply breathtaking - outstanding in every way from writing to performance to production. I can’t recommend it highly enough. With Reb comes Dave Khan, who has in the past couple of years become the go-to guy for accompaniment, whoever you are. It helps that he’s a multiinstrumentalist, playing most things with strings, which is why you might have seen him with Tim Finn, Marlon Williams, Tami Neilson, Delaney Davidson, Gin Wigmore or Don McGlashan. Oh, and Caitlin Smith when she was here last month. He gets called a lot, for good reason. Doors open at 7pm, and the show is at 7.30pm. Cost is $20 door sales only and seats are limited to 100, so you might want to arrive early!

Hardcore

Reb Fountain.

Coming back to town, there is a hardcore gig happening at the Hop House next Saturday (10 July) where Wellington noise terrorists Tuscoma lead a three band line-up. With two albums under their belt

and particular praise for last year’s Discourse, the band had to cancel European dates due to the pandemic but have bounced back by expanding their two-piece line-up to now include a bass player. Also on the bill are the very heavy Abysm and a third band that shall not be named in a family newspaper. Things kick off at 9pm, and again it is door sales only ($10). And the story you’ve all been waiting for – Ringo and the sex toys! It turns out that for the last three years The Beatles’ drummer has been fighting in court to stop a sex toy. It’s part of Pacific Coast Holdings “Screaming O” range, which also includes the Swingo, The Big O and the Primo. Reliable sources tell me they sell by the million worldwide. As to what each does I leave that to your imagination... And then there was the Ring O. Which upset Mr Starr. Now Ringo has dropped his suit and the toys will go ahead under their original name, as long as there is a gap between the “Ring” and the “O”. The defendants have also agreed to “avoid any activity likely to lead to confusion” as well as promising not to “degrade, tarnish or deprecate or disparage” Ringo’s name or image. They also

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Tauranga Citizens Club The Matariki Kite Day will be held at Fergusson Park on Sunday, July 4, from 12–4pm. Photo: Supplied.

Matariki magic takes to the skies

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FEAT. PAUL MASDEN with a live backing band

This Sunday the sky around Matua will be filled with kites of all shapes, colours and sizes in celebration of Matariki. Starting at noon, world-class kite flyers from the New Zealand Kitefliers Association will put on an eye-catching display at Fergusson Park. “Wrap up warm and bring your whanau – and a kite of your own if you like,” says a spokesperson for the event. Ancient Maori kite flying traditions have a highly symbolic connection to Matariki – the two were historically inseparable. Kites were seen as connectors between the heavens and earth. During this period of joyful abundance of Matariki, tribes throughout New Zealand, without exception, historically placed their greatest emphasis on kite flying. Ancient Maori were expert kite makers and flight controllers. Their kites were usually tailless, decorated, and of varied sizes, shapes, names and purposes – from those used for light-hearted entertainment to kites used for highly significant spiritual rituals. Children and adults made kites to practise whanaungatanga - social relationships, to reinforce tikanga/kawa - tribal lore; to produce artwork, perfect aerial movements, to test skills in competitions and to add their “touch” of vibrancy

to the sky. The most common kites were constructed from toe toe, manuka, harakeke, raupo and aute bark. Kites were also believed to be messengers. Like birds, they were considered as having spiritual connections, hence the ambitious cloud piercing kites that required several people to operate using kilometre-long ropes. Matariki can be appreciated as a popular kite flying time and as an important period for kite development and prototype testing. Of the several thousand kites flown during early colonial times, decorated with shells, feathers, foliage, tukutuku, artefacts and carvings, none exist today. But as Maori New Year - Matariki celebrations become more widespread, New Zealand’s skies are once again playing host to the colour and pageantry that is traditional Maori kite flying. The Matariki Kite Day will be held at Fergusson Park on Sunday, July 4 from 12pm – 4pm and will include food and beverage vendors. Matariki - the Maori name for the star cluster also known as the Pleiades - runs to July 11 this year, and features a large number of events and activities that almost anyone can participate in. Information about exhibitions, workshops, art hunts, a panel discussion and storytelling can be found at: www.mymatariki.co.nz

Riding the nostalgia train

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The Entertainers Club is lining up yet another outstanding show! The British Invasion is a nostalgic trip back to the greatest British music of the 1960s, featuring music from a wide variety of performers such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Hollies, The Kinks, the Bee Gees, Donovan, Gerry and the Pacemakers and many more... The British Invasion band comprises four world class musicians all with a deep

PARADISE OR THE IMPERMANENCE OF ICE CREAM Indian Ink Theatre Fri 2 to Sun 4 Jul (Fri & Sat: 7pm | Sun: 4pm) Addison Theatre (Theatre)

APEX Academy Tue 6 Jul 6pm X Space (Theatre Showcase)

FROZEN IN CONCERT

Tauranga Jazz Society Sat 3 Jul 3pm X Space (Music)

Showcase Entertainment Group Mon 19 Jul 11:30am & 2pm Addison Theatre (Children/Music)

Tauranga Musica Sun 4 Jul 7pm X Space (Classical Music)

Entry is $15 - cheap as chips considering you will get to experience some of this country’s best musicians. The Entertainers Club are well known for offering consistently good entertainment every month, so grab yourself a ticket for this great show on July 10 at Tauranga Citz Club reception. Show time is 5-8pm, and doors open 4.30pm. A full bar and meals will be available.

APEX ACADEMY SHOWCASE

JAZZ ‘N’ BLUES MEET THE BEATLES FT. RODGER FOX

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passion for British music. Every band member sings, enabling them to re-create those marvellous harmonies which dominated the era. It is a journey through some of the most popular hits ever to come out of the UK. The Entertainers Club host their concerts at The Tauranga Citizens Club (upstairs) every second Sunday of the month. There is no membership, and everyone is welcome to come along.

LET IT GO THE SONGS OF

HARMONIC RESONATORS Tauranga Acoustic Music Club Sat 24 Jul 7:30pm X Space (Music)

SUSTAINABLE WEARABLE ART CHALLENGE Envirohub Bay of Plenty,The ReMaker Space Sun 25 Jul 3:30pm Addison Theatre (Wearable Arts)

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Time to catch up with the commissioners it needs to be distilled for people too.” It is a chance for those who haven’t made a submission directly to the council to come along, listen and ask questions. The meeting is on July 6 and starts with a social gathering at 5.30pm, followed by a meal at 6pm and the commissioners’ talk at 7pm. People can book the meal in advance, or can simply turn up for the talk. If they are “feeling generous”

People will get the chance to speak to Tauranga City Council commissioners at a special Greerton Lions Club public meeting early this month. Incoming president Terry Molloy says the meeting will provide everyone with the opportunity to hear from commissioners Anne Tolley and Bill Wasley and to ask questions. He says it is great that the commissioners are making themselves available, and is sure there is plenty that people want to know. “I’m certain there is a host of things people will want to know about, like why are their rates going up by so much,” says Terry. “Then there’s Issues like the Cameron Road redevelopment and how it is impacting on businesses along there, their future views for our city and how they intend to take it forward. “A lot of that is in the 10-year plan, but sometimes

they can make a gold coin donation to help with the cost of the event, Terry says. He wants to use his time as president to focus on building the profile of Greerton Lions, and says meetings like this will help with that. The meeting is at the Greerton Lions Clubrooms at Gate Pa Bowling Club on July 6. To book for dinner, call Eugene on: 021 103 7784 or: 07 543 2206. The talk begins at 7pm.

Tauranga City Council commissioner Anne Tolley addresses a meeting of Tauranga City Council.

Keeping an eye on the neighbourhood The next 16th Ave Theatre production will run from July 9-24. Neighbourhood Watch is playwright Alan Ayckbourn’s 75th play and is directed by wellknown 16th Ave director Denis Smith. The play centres on brother and sister Martin and Hilda Massie, who have recently moved into their new home in the Bluebell Hill Development and have arranged a housewarming party for the residents. Martin bores people with pointless stories about shrubbery and his prized possession - a garden gnome.

After an incident with a trespasser, they decide to set up a neighbourhood watch group. What starts out as a well-intentioned neighbourhood watch scheme soon escalates and develops into something quite different. What begins as a well-intentioned scheme for a safer community, ends in violence and acrimony.

The Weekend Sun has five double passes that can be used for any of the first three performances of Neighbourhood Watch (July 9-11), for the five lucky readers who can tell us what the name of the director is. Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entires close July 6.

Shelley Francis and Alan Baker get all fired up on stage.

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Saturday 3 July 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

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

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

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Jazz ‘n Blues Meet the Beatles by Tauranga Jazz Society. 3pm. X Space (Jazz) Tickets available from ticketek. co.nz 0800 TICKETEK

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

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 0212711433 BPC. kidsclasses@gmail.com

Car Boot Sale

Evans Road Church Papamoa 7:30-11am. $5 Car wash and site. Sausage sizzle, real coffee, free karaoke. Enquires 027 572 2987

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

Justice of the Peace

Saturday 10am-12pm The Crossing Shopping Mall

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

LOL Laughter Wellness

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

Otumoetai Tennis Club

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

Papamos Friendly Group (55-65s)

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

Play Petanque

Join us for serious fun, Sat 1-4pm, Tues 1-4pm & Thurs 11am. 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 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 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

Sunday 4 July Art on the Strand

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

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

Brain Watkins House Museum

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

Brett’s Goalkeeping Clinic

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

Croquet

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

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

Katikati Ramping Club

Waihi Beach Tracks, Moderate, 3.5 hours, Phone Grant 07 985 1111

NZDA BOP Range Day

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

Papamoa Farmers Market

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

Papamoa Lions Club Market

2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt

Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

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

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

Soul Food For You

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

Sunday Matinee

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

Relax, unwind, reflect, refresh, enjoy. Share in a selection of sacred & inspirational writings & music. Held last Sunday of month. All welcome. Ph 543 0434 Screening ‘Cousins’ at 1.30pm at the boutique Junction Theatre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Tickets $10, All welcome. www. theartsjunction.org.nz

Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society

Keep On Your Feet

Argentine Tango in Tauranga

We begin communication through connection, then move ‘as one’. Interested in the improvised authentic dance of Tango? Ph Denise 0204 006 1340 for classes starting August

Bethlehem Indoor Bowls

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

Dutch Friendly Support Network,

Coffee morning 1st Monday of month, 10am-noon. $4 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Road, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968

English Course For Foreigners

6.30-7.30pm 345 Maunganui Rd, More info 027 346 8148 or a.bernie@seznam.cz

ESOL

Free ESOL and Christian Conversation Classes,Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. 9:30-11:30am every Monday except School Holidays.

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 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 St 1pm-4pm. Arataki Community Centre 10am-12pm Omokoroa Library Western Avenue 1-3pm. Papamoa Library 5-6pm.

Altrusa Int’l of Tauranga

A community service organisation who meet every 2nd Tuesday to organise projects and have fun and fellowship. Ph/txt President Sandra 027 483 8454 www. altrusa.org.nz

Badminton

Rebus Otumoetai

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Diabetes Support Group for anyone living with Diabetes and their families. 10am. St Enoch’s Church, 134 sixteen Ave, Tauranga. More info Ph 07 571 3422

9:30am at Matua Bowling Club, 3rd Monday monthly. Interesting speakers & good fellowship. Interested? Ph David 544 0291

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

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

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

Monday 5 July

Alcoholics Anonymous

500 For 50s+

Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club

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

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

Tuesday 6 July

9:15am to 11:45am Tuesday and Thursday QE2 Youth Centre, 71 Eleventh Ave, Tauranga. Visitors $6. Some racquets available. Morning tea. Melissa 027 307 6800 or Bob 02 747 86282.

Balance and Strength class to fun music, relaxed & social. Every Monday at 10am Mount Bible Chapel All welcome just come along Ph Lynda 029 230 0162

Meets 1:30pm at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti, Tauranga. Play or listen Organ EL900, Clavinova or piano. Contact Maureen 07 544 5013

500 Cards Te Puke

(except public holidays) at Pilot Bay middle toilet block

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

Pickleball

Enjoy pickleball 9:15am -12:15pm Mount Sports Centre, cnr Maunganui and Hull Rd. $5. Paddles, balls and refreshments provided. Karen 027 602 6576 or Bob 027 478 6282 Suicide Bereavement Information Series Guided conversation about grief after suicide. 1-2:30pm in Papamoa. Free and open to 18+. RSVP to amy@ griefsupport.org.nz or 578 4480

Tai Chi Internal Arts

Beginner Classes. Fun. Nonreligious. $5. 9:30am Tues & Thurs Te Puke Memorial Hall. 9:30am Weds St George’s Church Hall. 1pm Tues & 9:30am Thurs Te Puna Memorial Hall. David 027 222 2824

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Today 9:30am, also 2nd/4th Thurs 6:30pm. Come & join us to learn knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, dyeing & felting. 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191

Tauranga Civic Choir

Bayfair Pétanque Club

Diabetes NZ Support Group

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. St Columbia Presbyterian Church 10am-12pm

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

Keep On Your Feet

Balance & Strength class to fun music, social and friendly group. All welcome. Every Tuesday at 10:30am, Greerton Community Village Hall Ph Lynda 029 230 0162

Merge Social Group

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

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

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

Mount Morning Badminton

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

Tauranga Vision Friendship Club

Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. 9:30am-12pm. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Maxeen 5750162

Walk For Wellness

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

For retired people. Meetings at Citizens Club 4th Monday, 10am. Speakers, outings, activities, friendship, fellowship, fun. Bryan 027 813 5426 Cancer Society weekly walk for people with cancer &/or their carers. 9:30am

Mt Maunganui RSA Cards

Olympic Style Target Shooting

Tauranga Target Rifle Club welcomes

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the public to its range at 165 Elizabeth St from 7pm. All equipment & coaching provided.

A bit of Jazz:A bit of Drama: Lots of Fun Ph 07 577 1753 or 027 274 8753 gayehemsley@gmail.com

Reserve. Visitors welcome. Ph Marilyn 542 0762

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Age Concern Walking Group

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

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

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

For joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from accident or illness. For strength, coordination & balance. 9-10:30am St Mary’s Church cnr Girven & Marlin. Jennifer 571 1411

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

Tai Chi Internal Arts

Beginner Classes. Fun. Non-religious. $5. 9:30am Tues & Thurs Te Puke Memorial Hall. 9:30am Weds St George’s Church Hall. 1pm Tues & 9:30am Thurs Te Puna Memorial Hall. David 027 222 2824

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Film Society

showing “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” at 6pm Rialto Cinema. 3-film sampler membership $30. Join any time: full season membership $90. See: www.nzfilmsociety.org.nz

Tauranga Model Railway Club

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

Tauranga South Garden Club

First Wednesday of the month, Central Baptist Church Hall,Cnr Cameron Road and 13 th Avenue. 1-2:30 pm. Visitors welcome. Ph Carmen 027 378 2248.

Wise & Wonderful

Shared afternoon tea, entertainment, card games, bingo, quizzes, guest speakers. Companionship. 1:30-3:30pm at Katikati Community Ctr, 45 Beach Rd, Katikati. Ph 549 0399

Yoga For All

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

Wednesday 7 July 10 Pin Bowling

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

500 Cards Club

Join our friendly 500 club 1pm St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $3. Prizes and refreshments. Barbara 572 4962 or Bob 027 478 6282

Active Seniors Exercise Class

Strength and Balance Class for over 60’s. Matua Hall, Levers Road. Wednesdays 9:30am start. Info: Ph Diana 021 047 6155. $5.

Adult’s Ballet/ Plus classes

12.30pm St Peters Anglican Church Beach Rd Katikati. No dance experience required. A bit of Ballet:

Meet at 10am Moude, The Lakes. Ph: Renee 07 576 6699

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Arabian Spice Belly Dance

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

Baycourt

Chris Gleenslade plays solo piano by Tauranga Musica & Pureprint. 7pm. X Space (Classical) Tickets available from ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK

Bible Study

Join us @ City Church 252 Otumoetai 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 7.30

Healing Room’s New Venue

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

Indoor Bowls 50s+

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

Justice of the Peace

Courthouse- McLean Street 10am1pm. Papamoa Library 10am-12pm. Welcome Bay Community Centre 1-3pm. Te Puna School Library 6.30-7.30pm

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

Kati Chat

New to town? Or want to know about the town you live in? All welcome. Morning Tea, 10am, The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm

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

Mount Geneolgy

Meets 1st Wednesday of month 10am. Small helpful group Ph Ken 575 6260

Mt RSA Crafty Friends

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

Newcomers Coffee Morning

Multicultural Tauranga has a free coffee and chat morning for migrants and newcomers every Weds at 10:30am. Historic Village, Complex 1, Tauranga 07 5716 419

Papamoa Garden Circle

Meets 2nd Wed of month, 1pm, Surfbreaker Room, Papamoa Sport & Recreation Ctr, Gordon Spratt

Pickleball

The latest craze. 10am-12pm Baypark, 81 Truman Lane Mt Maunganui. $5. Paddles and balls provided. Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342 to confirm venue.

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

Tennis Gate Pa

Wednesday club Night 6pm - 7:30pm newbys welcome - $10 to play plus get dinner. Relaxed, fun & good night out. Just front up on the night.

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Kaimai Summit Hurunui Hut. Grade Moderate. Debbie 027 358 3863

Trees In McLaren Falls

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

Thursday 8 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

500 Cards Papamoa

Exercise your brain and socialise at our 500 club. 1pm Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd. $4. Prizes and afternoon tea. Wendy 021 254 4621 or Bob 027 478 6282

Abortion Recovery

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

Bible Study

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

Bayfair Craft Group

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

Bay City Rockers

Social Rock’n’Roll Dancing, plus other popular dances. Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry includes supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222

Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch

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

English Course For Foreigners

6:30-7:30pm 345 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

Forest & Bird AGM

Forest & Bird Tauranga Branch AGM Updates, insights and a few light refreshments. St Johns Anglican Church Hall, Bureta Road, Otumoetai 6:30pm doors open, 7pm start

French Course For Beginners

7:30pm-8:30pm. 345 Maunganui Rd, More info or enrollment 0273468148 or a.bernie@seznam.cz

Justice of the Peace

Courthouse McLean Street 1-3pm. Omokoroa Library Western Avenue 10am-12pm. Te Puke Anglican Church 10:30am-12:30pm Multicultural Centre Historic Village 11:30am.-1:30pm

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Katikati Concert Band

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

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

Serenata Singers

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

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

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

Square Dancing Learner Classes

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

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Is Barbershop singing for you? Come & find out. 7pm Wesley Hall, 100 13th Ave. New singers welcome. Ph Bernice 576 4848 Facebook Keynotes Inc.

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

Kickstart Toastmasters

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/

The place to improve your speaking & leadership skills in a safe, fun & supportive club environment. Ph Stan 022 390 2216

LOL Laughter Wellness TePuke

Join us for a session of happy-hormone-releasing laughter in the gym. Baptist Church, Station Rd, Te Puke 10:30-11:15am. Trish 022 036 6768 or lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Mainly Music

9:30am, Ark (Holy Trinity), 20 Third Ave. Music, rhyme, movement, & dance for preschoolers & carers. Morning tea 10am. Term-Time only. $4 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.

Porcelain and China Painting

Come and check out this enjoyable and easily learnt art form. Starter materials available. Elizabeth St. Tauranga. Ph/txt Julie 027 484 0101

Chess Tauranga

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

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

Indoor Bowls 50s+

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

Justice of the Peace

Arataki Community Centre 10am-12pm. Bethlehem Community Church 10am-12pm. Courthouse McLean Street 1pm-4pm. Greerton Library 2pm-4pm. Katikati Resource Centre 10am-12pm Mount Library 11:30am- 1:30.p.m. Tauranga City Library 12- 2pm

Overeaters Anonymous

Do you overeat, over-exercise, restrict or purge compulsively? OA may be able to help. OA meets Tuesday 7-8pm and Friday 1-2pm. Ph 0210 236 3236 for information

Pickleball

9-11:45am QE2 Youth Centre, 71 Eleventh Ave. $5. Paddles, balls and morning tea provided. Bob 027 478 6282 or Sue 02 172 6304 to confirm venue

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COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Remote access/repairs, viruses, upgrades, hardware, tuition, advice. For a no obligation chat or quote call Anthony or Bruce on 07 576 7940

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public notices BAYPARK TO BAYFAIR LINK STATE HIGHWAY 2 ROAD CLOSURE Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency wishes to advise that State Highway 2 between the Te Maunga intersection and the Bayfair roundabout is scheduled to close from 10.00pm on Friday 2 July until 5.00am on Monday 5 July 2021. A signposted detour will be available via Girven Road, Maranui Street, Sandhurst Drive and the Sandhurst Drive/Mangatawa Interchange. Motorists are advised to expect significant delays in the area and are encouraged to allow extra time for travel, use alternative routes, or plan travel outside these times. In the event of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances, the closure may be moved to the next suitable weekend. Waka Kotahi thanks road users, local residents and businesses for their patience.

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ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

health & beauty

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livestock

AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses. Ph 0800 369 6269

lost & found

FOUND KITTEN & PUPPIES various places, colours and sex. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 FOUND Adult Male White and Grey Rabbit. Otumoetai Area. SPCA Ref: 515149

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rental

ROOM AVAILABLE FOR RENT in Katikati - available 24 July, own entry, fully furnished. You must have a full time job. Pref long term. Single person $180pw. Couples considered $260pw. Ph/Text 021 2727 912

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travel & tours

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Are you binfit? Get match ready for your kerbside collection with these handy tips: Get your PAYT tags From 1 July you’ll need a pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) tag on your red lid rubbish bin in order for it to be collected.

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Get your pre-paid PAYT tags today from retailers, libraries and service centres across the District.

Find your collection day Check the side of your bin for your collection day and then refer to our printed collection day calendar (received with your bins) to help you with which bins to put out on which week. There are some changes to collection days in the District, so check online for the latest collection day information.

Get to know your bins Use our online item search finder to learn exactly which bin each item goes into.

Old bins and green bags If your current provider hasn’t contacted you about removing their bins you might want to get in touch with them to arrange this. Don’t forget, there will be no green bag collections after 30 June. You can dispose of any excess pre-paid green bags at our recycling centres during normal opening hours until the end of August.

Find all information at

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