The Weekend Sun - 3 September 2021

3 September 2021, Issue 1075

Inspiration in lockdown The catalyst for Bay of Plenty director Micah Winiata’s new film Taiao was finding himself stuck in an urban jungle in Chicago during last year’s pandemic.

“I was definitely craving to be back in nature,” says Micah,

who is releasing his non-verbal documentary during Māori Language Week later this month.

“It’s a very different place there when you compare it to New Zealand.”

He was studying towards his second degree - a Bachelor in Fine Arts in Film Making, graduating in May soon after the pandemic started.

Read the rest of the story on page 5. Photo: John Borren.

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The best at almost everything Much has been said of New Zealand’s retro-style re-entry into Covid.

While the rest of the world’s elite populations are busy rubbing their heavily vaccinated bodies together, New Zealand’s love affair with Pfizer wasn’t mutual so we’re stuck at home.

Vaccination rates and personal freedoms are just one measure of success though, and because Kiwis like to be top of the pops, I think it’s best we focus on other important areas.

Firstly, we are world leaders at amusing ourselves within our bubble - so much so that our theme song could easily be Escape (“The Pina Colada Song”) by singer-songwriter Rupert Holmes.

Rupert certainly knew how to keep things in the bubble. Drinking pina coladas and champagne, evening exercises in the sand dunes and getting caught in the rain, just to feel alive.

I suspect the song would have had an extra twist or two had he and his wife been wearing masks, like you are supposed to in public areas.

Facing reality Masks are another area where I believe we are excelling over other countries, although we are very slow starters in that department too. Just a couple of short weeks ago, the lines at the supermarket were filled with people wearing those cheap surgical masks you buy in 10 packs from Four Square.

In our long, dreamy period of Covidfree bliss we didn’t vaccinate or erect purpose-built MIQ facilities or introduce self-testing, but face mask fashion designers were clearly very busy. From the gangsters with their tribal bandanas to the young people with black masks and hoodies and the quasi-comedians with their Labrador noses and big lolling tongues, we are really embracing the mask. Design houses like Annah Stretton have released their latest range of reusable masks, while there is a seemingly endless array to choose from on TradeMe. Mark my words, this pandemic is creating more new designers every day.

If you feel like a scary person you can wear a scary mask.

If you’re a florist and proud of it then flowery patterns are the obvious choice. If you want to look like a nurse on a cigarette break, then sure, just pull a surgical mask down under your chin and snarl at anyone who looks at you funny.

We are presenting a face to the world and we’ll do it our way thank you very much. We can be number one in the world for face mask fashion.

The best bubbles Obviously if you are told to stay home and isolate then you need to have a home. Those without have largely been scooped up and sent to stay in dedicated motel complexes.

These eclectic communities aren’t everybody’s cup of tea though, and this week Stuff caught up with Awhi, who has taken up residence in arguably New Zealand’s most sought-after cave address. His bubble in a cave at Mount Drury Reserve in downtown Mount Maunganui is surrounded by exclusive beach properties, and although it can be a little breezy on a chilly winter’s evening, Awhi’s attitude is typical of the classic Kiwi understated optimism. “There are a lot of other people in the world today that are worse off than I am. Who am I to complain?,” he says.

When disaster strikes The other thing we do really well in the Land of the Long White Cloud is doubling up on disaster.

Bubbles were literally washed away earlier this week by a freakish rainfall event in West Auckland.

Homes were flooded and families displaced, but what really caught my attention is the horse that was rescued from the floodwaters by two waterlogged Westies on a jetski.

It was the only show in town and the rescue quickly swelled to include about 30 people. This quote from TVNZ came from one of the rescuers, Antony Martinovich. “We all came up with some great ideas and were able to get it done. We saved a horse and saved a person who fell off the jetski.”

This daring rescue needs to be suitably recognised – perhaps with a reenactment on Shortland St. Anyway, it’s time to put on my donkey mask and pick up some socially distanced noodles from the Cantonese place.

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US Republican senator Rand Paul found himself suspended from YouTube last month after making the claim that masks are ineffective against Covid-19. He was banned from uploading content for a week, per the video platform’s “three strikes” policy.

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Kiwi hatches in lockdown

The newly-hatched kiwi chick soon after it had broken out of its shell at the National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua.

The newest kiwi chick in the Bay of Plenty is already breaking records after hatching a day earlier than usual.

After four days of hatching, a kiwi chick emerged out of its eggshell at the National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua early on Sunday morning.

This is the earliest date a chick has hatched at the hatchery in the past 10 years.

Assistant Hatchery manager Carole Dean was first on the scene.

“As we were in Level 4 lockdown, we were working with reduced staff and Carole is working solo,” says Kiwi Hatchery manager Emma Bean.

“We candled the egg the night before and could see everything was tracking okay, so we determined we didn’t need to come back after hours as we knew they would hatch just fine on their own.”

The chick had a hatch weight of 293.4 grams.

Hatch time is classified from the moment they poke their bill into the air pocket at the blunt end of the egg and breath air for the first time - also known as ‘internally pip’ - to the first signs of cracking on the shell, known as ‘external pip’, to actually hatching out of the shell.

Emma says it’s not possible to tell if the newly hatched kiwi is female or male.

“Kiwi chicks have no ‘external features’, to put it politely,” she says. “We need to take a couple of feathers for DNA testing to find out.

“We can do this as soon as possible, Covid permitting, although we usually batch these samples. Results usually return within a week.”

The chick stayed in the hatch room for two days, before being moved into the brooder room, where they receive daily health checks.

“They will spend three-to-four weeks in there until he/she has moved onto food and re-attained hatch weight, before heading to our outside habitat area,” says Emma.

“They lose weight for the first week as they utilise the yolk they internalised prior to hatching, then once they’re eating the weight goes back on.”

Emma says kiwi are precocious, which means they hatch as fully feathered miniature adults.

“In the wild they usually only stay with ‘dad’ for a week, then head off on their own,” she adds.

“Unfortunately this also makes them incredibly vulnerable to predation by introduced mammals.

“Only five per cent kiwi chicks survive to six months old. We keep them safe when they are most vulnerable. Releasing them into the wild at a ‘stoat-proof ’ weight of 1kg increases their survival rates to more than 65 per cent.”

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Fighting our way back The recent return to lockdown was not unexpected by many Western Bay businesses, but the swift nature of it may have caught some by surprise.

A few hours doesn’t leave a lot of time to shut down a factory or find a home for fresh produce. Unfortunately, many of those most affected are smaller businesses, with less capability to bounce back, and they will need to take every bit of the wage subsidy and resurgence payments they are eligible for.

It’s hard to know how the scale of this lockdown will affect the economy, but Treasury estimates are useful – Level 4 is thought to reduce economic activity by 26 per cent, and Level 3 by 14 per cent.

Retail and hospitality spend will be hit hard, and locally we think it will reduce by about $20m per week in level four – around half of what would normally be spent.

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Businesses have been a lot better prepared for lockdown this time though, and the capacity to have staff working from home is much better.

Businesses also come into it with the knowledge that our overall economy is in good shape and that we will bounce back relatively quickly.

Domestic demand has been very strong over the last year, which has helped many businesses out.

It’ll be a testing ride into the end of the year though; there’s no guarantee that we won’t get another lockdown before the end of 2021 and we are still a very long way from being able to open up to the rest of the world.

This is important for a trading nation, especially when the rest of the world is opening up.

There are a couple of things that people can do to help.

Firstly, keep spending locally – we saw the consumer sector of the economy propped up by this over the last year and we need to keep it going. We can do this in Level 3 and 4, and good examples might be buying a voucher at a shop for use later, supporting a local restaurant doing takeaways in level three, or prioritising a local vendor.

Secondly, get vaccinated. With the Delta variant we will need a very conservative strategy until we have enough of the population out of the firing line. While we don’t know exactly what freedoms a high level of vaccinations will buy us, we know what will happen if we don’t. We need strong vaccinations to eventually open the border, which will benefit our exporting and tourism.

Despite this setback, New Zealand is still the best place in the world to be – we’re resilient, starting from a great base and I have every confidence we’ll fight our way back.

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The wonders of our taiao Continued

“I stayed in Chicago the whole time, returning to New Zealand as soon as the managed isolation facilities started popping up towards the end of October,” he says.

“I spent that time in Christchurch. I could look outside and see all the greenery, but I could only experience it by watching nature documentaries and other non-verbal films.

“So that prompted the desire to go out into nature and capture what I thought was really special about Tauranga.”

His first degree was right out of Otūmoetai College, at the NZ Broadcasting School in Christchurch.

“It was a two-year degree, and we learned all the practicalities of making film and television. At the end of that degree we get an internship to finish off our studies.”

He spent his internship on a television set in Auckland, graduating with a Bachelor in Broadcasting and Communications.

“I was on Shortland Street as a third AD during 2017 and 2018, gaining some good experience.”

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Inspired by the global non-verbal films Baraka and Koyaanisqatsi, which allowed him to envision seeing New Zealand through a Māori lens, Micah says Taiao is a non-verbal documentary experience that explores how we, as a multicultural people, use New Zealand’s natural environment.

“The film compares the wonders of our taiao, our nature, and the advent of man,” says Micah.

“Communicating the consequences of our industries and our reckoning with colonisation non-verbally allows us to glimpse a sustainable, equitable future, while acknowledging an unsustainable present.”

Underscoring the tone of Taiao is a whakataukī or proverb: Whatungarongaro te tangata, toitū te whenua – as people disappear from sight, the land remains.

“When I was in managed isolation, I read one of my dad’s books - a little book of proverbs. A lot of those proverbs have this key sematic wisdom which relates to making films and making art.”

Taiao will be released to the public online via Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Vimeo on September 15.

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“There’s things in the book that definitely should be embarrassing, but I’m not actually embarrassed by them.”

Simon Bridges is talking about his new novel National Identity: Confessions of an Outsider.

The politician “had nothing to lose” and decided to share a very honest account of his life and offer his views on what it means to be a New Zealander.

“I’m in a period in my life where I don't want to say ‘who cares anyway’, but kind of ‘who cares anyway’,” muses Simon.

“I’m middle-aged now, and I’m happy to have people think what they will think.”

One of those embarrassing moments Simon wrote about is his lack of courage when being beaten up as a young man in West Auckland.

The Tauranga MP has also been very frank about being “deeply hurt” when, as leader of the National Party, he was mocked for his Kiwi twang.

In 2019 The Green Party released an ad they said “poked fun” at his accent, in response to attack ads from National about government announcements on electric vehicles. This was one of many digs at Simon’s intonation.

“It’s so personal and it wasn’t something I felt I could or wanted to change, because it’s where I come from.”

Simon found writing cathartic, but there are areas that were difficult to face.

“Like being really upfront about how I feel about being Māori and confronting some of those things,” he says.

“Whether it’s my Māori heritage and feeling too Māori, or not Māori enough.

“When I talk about my feelings of not feeling like a real man, when I talk about my relationship with my dad, they could be upsetting to write.”

In the chapter Fatherhood, Simon examines his relationship with his dad Heath.

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to Simon Bridges “Emotionally, as I was growing up, my father was an island,” writes Simon.

“Like one of those islets I know so well out from the Mount beach. You could in theory swim across to it and visit, but for some reason you never do. Dad was just like that. Always present but distant.”

This chapter is especially poignant.

Heath passed away, aged 87, around two months ago, and although his dad didn’t get to read the book, Simon says he was proud that it had been written.

“I wasn’t so worried about my dad and I wrote really honestly about him,” he says.

“He’s such a good stick, I don’t think he would have been worried.”

Simon was apprehensive about how his Simon grew mum, Ruth, his five siblings and extended up in family might react to his novel.

Te Atatū.

“It’s definitely my truth and what I believe to be accurate.

“But everyone in a family will have a slightly different viewpoint, because they’re looking at it from a different time and place.”

“She can see that I’ve also taken the mickey out Thankfully his mum thinks it’s great, aside from of myself. I know she thinks it’s important that we “a few grammatical things and technical mistakes”. laugh at ourselves.”

“She thinks there’s a real truth to it and she really Simon hopes people take more from National enjoyed reading it.”

Identity than just his anecdotes and perspective.

Most of the book was ironed out in around “There’s lots of things that I hope other people four months. Once he’d finished a chapter he’d will recognise as part of their story, and that also give it to his wife Natalie, a journalist and former means something for our country,” he says. magazine editor, to read.

Regardless of how National Identity is received, The father of three hasn’t spared his family from the public figure is thrilled with his achievement. awkward moments in the book either. In the “Whatever happens – whether the book is a big collection of photos there is one of Natalie hit, a little hit, or no hit at all – I’ve got no regrets. sleeping with her mouth wide open.

“It’s something that’s really been good for me.”

“Let me sound a bit like a politician. It was a National Identity: Confessions of an Outsider negotiation and in the end she consented to it,” is published by Harper Collins and is widely he laughs. available now.

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Songwriters celebrate Summer Tocher, Markus Mostert, Jasmine Tocher and Saskia Gesthuizen are finalists in the Play it Strange songwriting competition. Photo: Alisha Evans.

A handful of Pāpāmoa College students have found an outlet for their emotions through writing songs - but they didn’t expect those songs to be shortlisted in a national competition.

Four students, who have composed three songs, have been named as finalists in the Play It Strange National Secondary School Songwriting Competition.

They have received $750 to have their songs recorded professionally before they’re mastered for the annual album release.

Saskia Gesthuizen doesn’t study music at school, but she’s always writing songs and felt like she needed to do something with them.

“I like to put all my emotion into a song,” says Saskia “That’s how I deal with it.

“If I feel a certain way, instead of talking to someone I’ll just write a song.”

The 16-year-old’s song Complexion is about not feeling listened to.

She admits she finds it a “bit scary” sharing her songs with people close to her.

“I found it easier to put it into the songwriting competition because I didn’t know who was listening to it,” she explains.

Markus Mostert writes songs daily.

He also uses emotions as inspiration, as well as his friends’ and his own perspectives. The 17-year-old studies music at the college and hopes to make a career out of it.

“This competition will hopefully help me to achieve that,” he says.

Sisters Jasmine and Summer Tocher

collaborated for their song Teenage Refuge, with Jasmine, 12, writing the lyrics and 14-year-old Summer composing the tune.

“I pitched in a little bit on the lyrics, and by pitched in I mean gave my criticism,” teases Summer, in a way that only a sibling could get away with.

Jasmine has a unique way of writing lyrics. “I draw an image and then I look at the visual details and make a song out of it,” she says.

Markus, Jasmine and Summer have been working with Kurt Somervell as part of the school’s song writing programme, and the college had extra funds to record them.

“We thought while they’re writing these amazing songs and performing them, let’s enter them into the Play It Strange competition,” says Pāpāmoa College music curriculum leader Katrina Daniela.

There were 10 songs entered by students from the college, which has also tied songwriting into the English and literacy curriculum, so students can include their songs in their English portfolios.

“It’s been nice to have those curriculum links as well as the creative links, because some of the songs are really clever and there’s quite a bit of depth to them,” says Katrina.

“We’ve got really amazing, talented students who maybe don’t realise how talented they are. We’re finding different ways to support that talent.”

The Pāpāmoa College songwriters are joined by five finalists from Otūmoetai College and one from Mount Maunganui College, who made it into the top 93 for this year.

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Making a splash Water Skills for Life Plus programme founder Anne McLeod’s passion is not to teach swimming, but teach survival.

Anne McLeod has resided by the Tauranga coastline for more than 60 years.

Throughout this time, she has created a life within water safety; learning, educating and practicing not only how to swim, but how to survive in our waters.

Growing up in Merivale, Anne went to primary school, intermediate and secondary school in the area.

“I worked for Water Safety New Zealand for many years, as well as Swimming New Zealand,” she says. :When I was in these roles I worked in schools and the community, and was very involved with swimming and water safety.”

Anne finished working for Swimming NZ to join her husband in setting up McLeod Cranes and Hiabs, and worked alongside him in business for many years. She continued to be involved nationally with swimming, but it wasn’t until her grandchildren started school that she decided to pick up where she had left off. “I realised schools weren’t getting enough help and children weren’t learning about survival skills.

“Swimming was becoming a sport rather than a skill for life, which really worried me. I thought about this a lot and began to research before reaching out to my good friend Alison Wieringa.

“My passion is all about teaching children how to survive, and while I’ve taught a lot of children – and adults – to learn to swim, we decided collectively that something needed to change in the water survival area.”

The pair reached out to Water Safety NZ and to Swimming NZ, who both decided to jump on board to develop an extension programme.

The programme, to be launched in the Tauranga area, will be known as Water Skills for Life Plus.

“So many wonderful businesses, colleagues and friends have come together, and we’ve raised enough money to work with 10 schools and more than 2000 children,” explains Anne. “I want kids in my back yard to be able to be safe in and around water. This Water Skills for Life Plus programme is designed specifically for children to learn in their school pools, assisting teachers to be key in the delivery group.”

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People around the region are adapting to life in adjusted alert levels, after we shifted from level four to three at 11:59pm on Tuesday evening.

While the shift is welcome news for many, a lot of people will still be wondering what is available during this time.

Sun Media is here to make this a little easier with our SunLive Safe Services campaign.

In an effort to support our local businesses and keep the general public in-the-know, SunLive’s Safe Services campaign will inform you, the public, about what businesses are open and operating safely.

The SunLive Safe Services micro-site has an easyto-navigate list of businesses and services currently operating under level three restriction rules.

SunLive Safe Services will be pushed out through

an extensive marketing campaign across SunLive, SunLive Facebook and Instagram pages, as well many other community Facebook pages plus the Tauranga City App. According to statistics collected in 2019, there were nearly 17,000 businesses in the greater Tauranga region – that’s around 2.9 per cent of all businesses in the country – and it’s important to support these businesses as best we can when they need us.

Buying and supporting local also helps ensure that you, the public, are getting your bits and pieces as fast and efficiently as possible, with minimal handling and delays.

Make sure your dollar is working for the whole community, support local and stay safe and informed.

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Over the years, I have treated many animals with ‘body piercings’ from fishhooks especially seabirds with hooks stuck in their beaks.

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The shag was placed in rehabilitation and devoured a meal of fish. Moments later I took my next patient, a delightful chocolate Labrador called Duke, through to my consultation room.

Duke loved life and enthusiastically bounded into the room, sniffing excitedly at everything around. He was

especially captivated by my table and jumped up to sniff intently - much to the embarrassment of his owner, who would have preferred to boast a dog with more discipline.

I laughed at Duke’s antics and mindlessly explained to Duke’s owner: “Don’t worry mate, it’s all good, I’ve just had a shag on the table.”

Duke’s owner was stunned into silence. It took a moment for the penny to drop when I suddenly thought to explain that the shag was a bird that I had just treated, and that our staff always have time for a shag! He was most amused.

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You and your pets during level three As a pet owner, you’ve probably had plenty of questions around what you can and can’t do during Covid-19 times.

First and foremost, we recommend caring for your pets as you normally would.

Our pets can often sense when we

are feeling stressed, sad or frightened, so it’s important to make sure they are being looked after too.

Is my vet clinic still open?

Yes. Veterinary services are considered to be an essential service, so during lockdown periods there’s no need to worry. Vets and vet nurses are still ready and able to help you and your animals and now that we are in level three, the range of services we can provide has expanded.

At Tauranga, Te Puna, Katikati and Papamoa Village Vets we are practicing contactless consults. This involves dropping your pet to our front door, our staff attending to your pet while you wait in your car and chatting to our vet or vet nurse over the phone.

We are also offering video consults if you prefer to stay in your home.

We recommend talking things through with the vet clinic’s staff when making your appointment, so you know exactly what to expect.

Remember the positives Although these are hard times, remember lockdown also allows for some

great experiences for us and our pets.

Getting out into the fresh air with your pooch is one of the best things you can do right now – however it is advised that during lockdown periods you keep your dog on a leash – even in areas where they would normally be off-leash.

Remember, your dog is part of your bubble, so they shouldn’t be interacting with dogs from other bubbles. Now is also an ideal time to train your dog. With a bit more time on your hands than usual, you may find yourself more patient.

Emergencies Vets continue to be available to you after hours during the lockdown period. It is a regulation that they provide this service.

Special food Can I still buy my pet’s special foods, medications and treatments?

We can still provide you with everything you need to keep your pet healthy during this time, including foods, medications and treatments. Talk to your vet or vet nurse about how best to do this.

Tauranga, Te Puna, Katikati and Papamoa Village Vets remain open during the Covid-19 lockdown period.

Being careful with personal information notices), apply for and collect benefits you may be entitled to, and sign up to rental services and incur multiple late fees (which you would be asked to pay).

These are just a few examples.

CAB Tauranga email: tauranga@cab.org.nz or call: 07 578 1592 and leave a message including email and telephone number, we will get back to you.

You may not think twice about entering your name, address and date of birth when you register on Facebook or other online services.

It might be nice to get lots of messages on your birthday and for your Facebook friends to know where to send presents, but someone can use that same information to steal your identity.

Identity theft is a type of fraud.

It occurs when someone uses your identity information, such as birth date, address, height and eye colour, passport number or driving license tauranga papamoa village katikati te puna

number, so they can pretend to be you.

When someone has your information, they could take out a loan in your name. They’d get the money and you’d be left with the repayments or a bad credit history.

They could also avoid punishment for their own driving offences (you’d be sent all the infringement and fines

We have implemented measures to make sure all of our clients and staff remain safe. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to make an appointment on: 0800 838 7267.

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Dementia and hearing loss We hear a great deal about hearing loss being linked to dementia.

But how much is this marketing to frighten people into buying hearing aids before they are ready?

Certainly it is important to keep

active mentally, physically and socially as we get older. Hearing aids can keep us connected with friends and loved ones.

Studies show that people who have dementia are more likely to have hearing loss, but does hearing loss cause dementia, or more likely is

it sometimes a common cause?

In fact, both dementia and hearing loss can be the result of a range of medical conditions, and neither are the inevitable result of age.

Studies also show that more than 90 per cent of people who could benefit from hearing aids don’t have them. Many of these have mild hearing loss.

If you are concerned about hearing loss, come and visit the team at Tauranga Audiology and we will give genuine professional advice without pressure. Call: 577 6712.

Owner Audiologist Michael Coddington.

Age Friendly Fund now open for applications Applications are now open for the Age Friendly Fund - a programme providing grants for projects that promote the inclusion and contribution of older people in community life.

The fund gives out oneoff grants from $5000 up to $15,000, and applications for 2021 are now being accepted until October 4.

New and innovative The grants are open to any New Zealand council, community organisation or registered non-profit organisation. All applications must be supported

by the local council. Applications for new and innovative projects, supporting intergenerational connection, and using a kaupapa Māori approach are especially welcome.

For preparation Last year, seven groups were awarded funding. They were Tauranga City Council, Alzheimers Marlborough, Parksyde Trust Rotorua, The Family Centre Lower Hutt, Waikato Indian Senior Citizen’s Association, Rotorua Multicultural Council and Age Concern Nelson Tasman.

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Office for Seniors director, Diane Turner, says the grants are available to help communities prepare for an ageing population.

“We know that New Zealand’s population is ageing, and we want to see older people being valued and given opportunities to contribute to and participate in their communities as they age,” she says.

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Living and loving the Summerset life With a range of new homes already available and a vibrant village atmosphere taking shape, there’s plenty to enjoy at Summerset by the Dunes.

says Jean, who recently made the move to the village.

“It’s been great to meet all the new people arriving - as well as their pets!

“You get to know people very quickly, and we’ve made such lovely friends here. We really couldn’t have wished for a nicer group of people.”

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Surrounded by rolling hills and located just a sort stroll from idyllic Papamoa Beach, the village will include villas, cottages, serviced apartments and our award-winning memory care suites once complete.

The stylish villas offer spacious, open plan living, with two and three-bedroom options available. You’ll love the generously sized bedrooms with master ensuite, and the modern, fully fitted kitchen features a large stone benchtop with ample room for entertaining when friends and family pop in.

A fantastic range of facilities will be available for residents once the village centre is complete, including a movie theatre, salon, bowling green and indoor pool, so you’ll always have leisure options regardless of the weather.

But perhaps best of all is the relaxed and friendly village vibe. There’s always plenty of socialising as neighbours get to know each other - especially in the new temporary recreation centre that has just opened for larger get-togethers and village events.

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Cancer Society

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Lockdown has stifled The Cancer Society’s regular form of fundraising – coin buckets and public fundraiser events – but people can still donate to support their vital services, right from the comfort of their homes.

Instead of getting out in the streets to support Daffodil Day, which was due to be held on August 27, The Cancer Society is suggesting people print out pictures of daffodils, colour them in and stick them in the windows for passersby to enjoy.

There are a range of exciting DIY daffodil projects that people can do at home available via: www.daffodilday.org.nz as well as the option to donate online.

“The number of people affected by cancer has doubled since 1991 and is set to double again by 2040,” said Cancer Society of New Zealand CEO Lucy Elwood in the lead up to Daffodil Day, when the society usually holds its biggest fundraiser event.

“New Zealand is at or near the bottom of comparable countries for many cancer outcomes and our progress has been slower than others. We need to double down on our efforts on cancer.”

“The Cancer Society has led major change in the fight against cancer, fighting for better access to cancer medicines, leading the call for a national cancer plan, and a campaign for a national cancer agency,” says Cancer Society medical director Dr Chris Jackson.

“In the past year, we’ve invested more

than $5 million in research, driven patients more than one million kilometres, provided 50,000 bed nights in Cancer Society accommodation, and answered almost 10,000 calls providing advice and support.”

However, there is still much progress to be made and with double the number of people affected, we must double our fight.

“We also call on the government to double the number of people eligible for bowel screening, double down on lung cancer screening, double the speed to reach smoke free 2025; double efforts on prevention through regulating alcohol advertising and implementing access restrictions; and double the efforts to encourage healthy eating,” says Dr Jackson.

“It’s only if we take more decisive action that we can reduce the incidence and impact of cancer on so many New Zealanders. We’re all in this together and doubling our efforts is crucial.”

ANZ is the major sponsor of Daffodil Day. “We’re proud to have supported the Cancer Society for the past 31 years, and our staff are right behind the important work that they do,” says ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson.

“The Cancer Society is the only organisation that funds research into all types of cancers, and provides support to anyone affected by cancer, including families and friends, no matter what age you are or the type of cancer someone might have.

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Daffodil Day Covid deals blow to Daffodil Day The Cancer Society is urging supporters to donate and fundraise online as Covid forced the cancellation of its iconic street collection last Friday.

Waikato/Bay of Plenty Cancer Society chief executive, Shelley Campbell, says the cancellation is a “disappointing blow” for the charity.

“Daffodil Day is the culmination of many hours of hard work of not only staff, but dedicated volunteers throughout the region who coordinate Daffodil Day collections.

“Every one of them knows how important Daffodil Day is for the Cancer Society. Quite simply, it’s our largest annual appeal, raising vital funds that enable us to support people with cancer and their families.

“The cancellation of our street appeal is likely to have a significant impact, which is very concerning - especially during Covid when people with cancer need support more than ever.”

The services delivered by the Cancer Society are deemed essential. Shelley says the charity moved quickly to respond to level four restrictions, like moving nurse consults online and via phone and implementing strict protocols for drivers taking cancer patients to treatment.

The charity has also extended operations at the Cancer Society’s Lions Lodge from five to seven days a week to ensure it remains a safe bubble for cancer patients receiving treatment.

The 55-room facility provides free accommodation and meals for people who need to travel for cancer treatment at Waikato Hospital.

“Obviously, that comes with a host of unplanned costs – like additional meals, more staffing, increased cleaning. So the cancellation of our flagship fundraiser couldn’t come at a worse time.”

While the Cancer Society’s smiling volunteers in their yellow hi-vis vests were missing from the streets last Friday, Shelley says the public can still help.

“The street collection is cancelled, but Daffodil Day isn’t.”

The charity asks the community to take their support online and make an urgent donation at: www.daffodilday.org.nz

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BAYPARK ARENA

Celebrating 10 years at Trustpower Arena.

At the end of last month, Trustpower Arena at Baypark celebrated 10 years of activity since opening in August 2011.

The classic line “build it and they will come” is certainly applicable to the venue. It has provided opportunities for a wide range of community participation, as well as event promoters, sports administrators and business organisations, bringing a vast range of entertainment, commercial activities and opportunities to the city.

Background In the beginning, alongside the QEYC and other single-court facilities dotted around the area, there was the Mount Action Centre. There was also, a four-court facility in a converted storage warehouse, to test the market to see whether the city required more court space.

Around 2005, the need was established for a new recreation and event/exhibition space for the growing city of Tauranga,

which at the time had a population of approximately 100,000.

Meanwhile, Baypark Speedway had been re-established at the Baypark site on Truman Lane, which boasted some 17 hectares of useable space, great car parking facilities and a relatively central location.

The decision was made to build a new facility initially named TISEC – Tauranga Indoor Sports and Exhibition Centre – at Baypark, with the aim being a multipurpose facility for the region that accommodated community sports and other events.

In late August 2011, this new venue – named the TECT Arena to recognise TECT’s financial contribution to the project – was opened on time and within budget; a testimony to the skills of those managing the project.

The first event was the NZ Wrestling Championships, followed closely by the massive Police Charity Luncheon – the first catered event in the new venue with more than 1000 people in attendance.

Community sports such as netball,

basketball, football and volleyball shortly followed.

The community responded with more than 250,000 users in the first nine months of operation, and reached one million visitors in early 2014. In July 2021, visitors numbered four million.

It was a baptism of fire for the operators but a huge success, and the venue has gone from strength to strength since that time. Since opening, the Arena has increased patronage every year until it was rudely interrupted by the Covid outbreak in 2020.

The Arena has, on many occasions, hosted the Silver Ferns and netball tournaments/matches, international basketball/NZ Basketball finals, NZ Gymnastics, NZ weightlifting, NZ wrestling and volleyball championships.

One of the early highlights was the setting up of an indoor tennis court for an international Davis Cup match.

Meanwhile, the demand for community sports and activities continues to grow with major local, regional and national tournaments a feature of the calendar.

The venue’s contemporary design has seen it stand out, and 10 years later it still represents the high- water mark of such facilities in New Zealand.

It is now bursting at the seams with the growing population and associated increase in demand for space, and the time is right to expand the city’s amenities in an equally inspiring manner – as happened when Trustpower Arena was decided upon.

Most weekday mornings start off with Tumble Time – a play-based programme for pre-schoolers where the number of caregivers and toddlers can be up around 100 per session.

During the day the courts can be filled with primaryaged children attending one of their favourite outings.

There’s Funky Fun Days, where the Arena programmes team facilitate a range of sporting, recreational and play activities which has school students coming back for more each term.

On other days pickleball or walking basketball may take centre stage – both sporting activities for active retirees with space for people to drop in and shoot hoops.

The afternoons attract teams of youngsters, often to play basketball or volleyball. Then come the evenings, where secondary school students and adults get their chance to participate in their chosen indoor sport, be it basketball, netball, volleyball or football.

Alongside the traditional structured sporting codes locals can also participate in pay-for-play sports leagues, which is a great way for groups of friends, families or work mates to participate in social sport.

Sporting groups like Tauranga City Basketball have

Community The Trustpower Arena is home to local indoor sporting codes, and hosts many regional and national tournaments.

Almost every day the six-court side of the venue is buzzing with a variety of community activities.

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t Trustpower Arena grown from strength-to-strength since the opening of Trustpower Arena. When the facility was first built, basketball occupied the space just one or two nights a week. Now, basketball is being played every weekday during autumn and winter and often on the weekends.

A feature of the annual calendar is the AIMS games, which utilises all of the Arena spaces for an entire week.

The six plus three court arrangement is a preferred destination for many indoor codes. For example, every year Basketball Pacific host the Mel Young Easter Basketball Tournament, which attracts 10,000 visits to the venue. Likewise, Volleyball NZ frequently host the National Junior Volleyball Champs, which attracts nearly 8000 visits.

Trustpower Arena contributes to the fabric of our community. It is a place where people can come to compete, recreate, socialise, hone their skills, eat and build connections with others.

conferences, numerous meetings, award dinners and celebration events.

As well as the state-of the-art Lion Foundation Centre for expos, functions and plenary sessions for conferences, the Arena boasts purpose-built suites for breakout rooms to compliment any business event. The suites are also preferred spaces for many local business meetings.

The variety of events cater for young families through to seniors.

Attendance at all of the business events has increased annually – and post-Covid 2020 there has been on average a 30 per cent increase in numbers to the variety of events, such as the Tauranga Home Show, Seriously Good Food Show, Wedding Show and Armageddon.

Notable national conferences are Zespri Momentum, Stormwater NZ, Fire protection NZ and NZ Bridge Congress and Competition - all bringing large numbers of people to Tauranga and the wider area.

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The multi-use portfolio of Trustpower Arena is evident in the growth of business events.

The Arena is promoted strongly through the various business industries and hosts large expos, national

The level and variety of entertainment has grown substantially since the Arena opened in 2011. Initially, as a new regional venue, concert promoters needed to gain confidence in the market. From small beginnings, the range and number of concerts each year is now approximately 20 – and would be more if at-shortnotice dates/space were available for promoters.

Trustpower Arena has also played a large part in the Summer Bay Dreams Festival.

Some highlights have been the sold-out concerts of Sol3 Mio, The Beach Boys, Dr Hook and The Hollies, proving there is a market for the nostalgia of yester-year.

The mix includes international and New Zealand artists such as Jimmy Barnes, Bill Bailey, Dionne Warwick, Slash, Stan Walker, 7 Days, Devilskin, Kora, Katchafire, The Feelers, Dragon, Broods, Good Vibes Winter Festival, Blindspott, Tones and I, Sticky Fingers, Macky

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Trustpower Arena has been turned into a theatre for productions such as Madagascar, Bollywood, Saturday Night Fever and The Sound of Music.

The success of these productions indicates that the community enjoy the entertainment the Arena is able to provide.

The future is bright for Trustpower Arena, with back-to-back events and bookings through ‘til 2025.

The community can look forward to activities and many exciting events to come.

For more information visit: www.trustpowerbaypark.co.nz

Tauranga City Council, shareholder of Bay Venues Limited, is delighted to wish Baypark Arena and its staff a very

H A P P Y 1 0 TH B I R T H D AY Bay Venues plays a major role in helping Council make Tauranga better by enhancing resident and visitor experiences through its community facilities.

Congratulations!

Bay Events is proud to present our exhibitions at Trustpower Baypark and evolve with them over the last decade as they have become Tauranga’s largest community venue. We wish Baypark a great future of success and innovation. Happy tenth anniversary!

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Winter’s a time to take care of your skin Winter is a great time to think about the risk of skin cancer and get a full skin check.

Farmers and horticulturalists are among the most UV-exposed outdoor workers, along with those in the construction industry. They often work long hours, yearround, over many years and the result is a skin cancer rate that is three-to-eight times higher than indoor workers.

Most people are aware of the need to wear sun protective clothing and sunscreen and to promote its use amongst their workers as a health and safety concern.

The fact remains that onein-four will have a brush with skin cancer. Although Melanoma cancer is the one at the forefront of people’s minds, due to its aggressive nature, the most common skin cancer

types are actually the squamous cell and basal cell cancers.

These are most frequently found on the face, ears, hands - areas that are most exposed to the sun year-round.

Forearms and lower legs are also common sites.

The appearance of these early skin cancers can be subtle; a pink mark that may itch or bleed, a persistent scaly patch, sore or ulcer or a new or changing mole.

Whilst surgery is the mainstay of skin cancer treatment, there is increasing use of cream treatments also known as topical treatments.

Farmers have a reputation for being reluctant to seek health advice, often waiting until a problem becomes serious before

Something for the men Father’s Day is looming fast, which means panic shopping for families that want to support local businesses.

But what do you buy for the man who has everything (or says he wants nothing)?

Many of our dads, grandads, uncles and other men in our lives have carried their families recently, both physically and mentally, and we just want to spoil them rotten.

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Our comfort zone often feels safe, but this is a misconception.

Our comfort zone prevents us from stepping out and exploring new ways of seeing, doing and feeling things. The fear of the unknown can cripple us, however, when we step away from our comfort zone we don’t need to step into that crippling panic zone.

There is an intermediate zone known as the stretch zone. This can be uncomfortable, yet it’s the only place where

we grow, where we can explore our dreams and goals and where we learn.

It can be a little scary, though if we choose it can

be exciting as well, as we mould our minds to what we want to achieve. It’s all about how we choose to approach this stretch zone and how we take responsibility for our lives.

What do you want to achieve and what’s stopping you from taking the next step?

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The grape is still great!

Last time we looked at a compound called OPC, which is found naturally in red wine.

OPC (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) is arguably the most potent broad spectrum antioxidant in nature and neutralises a wide range of free radicals.

As previously mentioned, free radical damage to cells and unwanted inflammation cause or sustain many disease processes.

This powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory function is why I would never formulate an antioxidant without including high grade, naturally extracted OPC. I use it in five of my antioxidant supplements. The one I use is a New Zealand-made extract from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The OPC levels of red and white grapes are similar. OPC levels in red wine are higher than white wine because the skins and seeds are left in

the juice for extended periods, allowing the water soluble OPC to accumulate in the juice.

OPC is a powerful cardiovascular protector.

Our blood vessel walls are mostly made of the proteins elastin, for elasticity, and collagen, for strength. OPC has an attraction to collagen and with vitamin C and bioflavonoids, which help to maintain strong and supple blood vessels.

Free radical damage can tighten collagen strands, making it harder and more vulnerable to damage thus weakening blood vessels and impeding blood flow. This can cause circulation and blood pressure issues. This is also why people taking OPC supplements have reported improvements in skin tone; I call it the ‘OPC glow’ and it is vastly superior to collagen supplements.

If you have signs of blood vessel problems, then incorporating appropriate amounts of OPC can be most beneficial. My preference is for about 300mg of OPC as part of a comprehensive multiantioxidant, multi-mineral and multi-vitamin.

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Vaccination rollout continues We’ve stamped out Covid before, and by sticking together and sticking to the rules, we can do it again.

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about what each alert level means for you and your family can be found at: www.covid19.govt.nz There’s some welcome news for those of us living close to the beach – we can go fishing from the shore. Remember though, surfing and boating is still out.

Enjoy our beaches but don’t put yourself in a situation where you need rescuing.

Some reminders: if you’re waiting for a test result or are a contact of a case, you must stay home until you have the results.

Going hard and early to stop the virus is especially important now that we’re dealing with the more infectious Delta variant.

Our vaccine rollout is a key part of our Covid response, and vaccinations

are continuing safely at alert level three. You can book your vaccine now at: www.bookmyvaccine.nz or by calling: 0800 28 29 26.

Recently my husband and I went to Baypark to get our first vaccinations. The service was great – friendly essential workers helped to keep us all moving before a short wait, and the injection really was painless!

Finally, I’m so grateful to all of our essential workers who are making sure we can safely get what we need, when we need it. Please remember to be kind and respectful to our essential workers. They are New Zealand’s unsung heroes.

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Salvation Army urges rent freeze reinstatement The Salvation Army is calling on the government to impose a freeze on rent increases as a practical way to ease the pain of lockdown.

The proposal is one of several in The Salvation Army’s new Covid-19 lockdown briefing that looks at food security and housing and practical measures to ease the burden of lockdown, which falls hardest on those already struggling the most.

Since the March 2020 lockdown, the number of people waiting for social housing has increased by 8200 and the number of those receiving welfare support is around 45,000 higher.

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the Army responded to an 84 per cent increase in demand for emergency food parcels. Demand continues to grow.

It is concentrated most heavily in Auckland, with most of the Army’s foodbanks experiencing steady, and in some cases dramatic, increases in need.

The briefing illustrates the plight of those who most need help: many living in crowded and/or sub-standard housing in the private rental market, many are casual contract workers currently unable to work, and sole parent families - predominantly mothers with children.

There is also a cohort who may have health or mobility challenges who are struggling to shop.

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Rents see biggest ever year-on-year growth New Zealand rents saw their biggest year-onyear increase of all-time in July, jumping by 10 per cent when compared with the same month last year.

According to Trade Me’s latest Rental Price Index, the national median weekly rent reached a new high of $550 last month, marking its second record-breaking month in a row.

“After remaining stagnant for three months from March-May, we saw rents take off again in June with the median weekly rent reaching $545 and then climbing again in July,” says Trade Me Property Sales director Gavin Lloyd.

“This marks the largest price growth we have seen in the rental market since we started recording rents in 2015.”

Gavin says records were broken in Taranaki ($500) and Auckland ($500) in July.

“The only region that did not see a year-on-year increase last month was Otago, where the median weekly rent dropped by two per cent year-on-year.”

When compared with July last year, demand for rentals increased slightly by one per cent nationwide.

“Canterbury (26 per cent) and Nelson/Tasman (18 per cent) were the regions that saw the largest uplift in demand for rentals in July when compared with the same month last year,” says Gavin.

However, demand was still outweighing supply, with the number of rentals down by eight per cent nationwide last month when compared with July 2020.

“Southland (eight per cent) and Waikato (three per cent) were the only regions that saw an increase in rental market supply when compared with the same month last year.

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People and place important for Maori Māori who live close to their ancestral marae are more likely to experience a range of positive cultural outcomes, and own their homes, than those who live further away.

However, they were also more likely to face economic hardship, Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa claims.

New information on Māori housing and wellbeing was published in Te Pā Harakeke – Māori housing and wellbeing 2021, bringing together data from Census, the General Social Survey, and Te Kupenga (Tatauranga Aotearoa’s survey of Māori wellbeing).

“Good quality housing contributes to physical and mental health,” says work, wealth and wellbeing statistics senior manager Sean Broughton, “but for many Māori a home is more than just having a roof over their heads.

“It is also about being connected to

people and place – their whakapapa.

“The role of housing in enabling people to connect to their tūrangawaewae is important to Māori wellbeing. The ability to pass down knowledge intergenerationally through collective participation in activities that connect whānau to their whenua is vital to a range of cultural outcomes, such as te reo Māori revitalisation.”

Most live close In all, two-thirds of Māori adults aged 15 years and over knew their ancestral marae, and 28 per cent of those who did lived within a 30-minute drive. Māori living close to their ancestral marae were more likely to be engaged with their culture.

They were far more likely to take part in activities related to the environment and were more able to fulfil their roles as mana whenua compared with those who lived further away. For example, they were

more likely to gather traditional Māori kai (65 per cent, compared with 53 per cent), gather materials for use in traditional practices such as weaving and traditional medicine (33 per cent, compared with 24 per cent), take care of Māori sites of importance (59 per cent, compared with 33 per cent), and take care of the natural environment (44 per cent, compared with 33 per cent).

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In addition, Māori who lived within 30 minutes’ drive of their ancestral marae were more likely to have te reo Māori as the first language they learned and still understood (27 per cent), or to use te reo Māori regularly at home if it is not their main language (37 per cent), compared with Māori who lived further away (22 per cent and 27 per cent, respectively).

A higher level of language proficiency was also reported, with those living close to their ancestral marae saying that they were more likely to speak, understand, read, and write te reo Māori well or very well.

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less likely to have a current paid job (63 per cent, compared with 69 per cent) and more likely to report not having enough income to meet everyday needs (17 per cent, compared with 12 per cent), compared with Māori who lived further away.

Housing and wellbeing While more likely to own or partly own their homes (50 per cent, compared with 43 per cent), they were also more likely to live in crowded situations, with 22 per cent living in a home where one or more bedroom was required, compared with 17 per cent of those living further afield.

“This new information can inform housing needs, particularly around papakainga development,” says Sean.

“Te Pā Harakeke – Māori housing and wellbeing 2021, shows that whānau connecting with their whenua has a range of benefits, but it also highlights a need to ensure that living on your whenua is economically sustainable.

“It is also important to acknowledge the role that our community marae play when it is harder for whānau to connect back to their ancestral marae.”

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Million dollar property sales soar The number of properties sold for $1 million or more during the first half of 2021 increased by almost 168 per cent compared to the first half of 2020.

According to Real Estate Institute of New Zealand’s Million Dollar Price Report, 14,776 million-dollar plus properties sold - up from 5516 in 2020.

“This is a significant change even though the first half of 2020 was impacted by the Covid-19 lockdown across the country,” says chief executive of REINZ Jen Baird.

“The volume of properties sold over $1 million is reflective of a property market that has seen 28.7 per cent median price growth in the 12 months to the end of June 2021.”

increased 334.6 per cent.

“These figures clearly show the ongoing strength of the property market.”

Seeing increases The region with the biggest annual percentage increase in the number of $1 million-plus properties sold was Marlborough, with a 437.5 per cent increase from the first half of 2020 (43 properties, up from eight).

“While this is yet another data point showing prices have increased, there are a number of supply side initiatives that are likely to impact the market in the medium-term, including record high levels of building consents and the Housing Acceleration Fund investment.

“On the demand side, the return of LVRs in March and May have seen investors take

Looking back Taking a two-year view back to the first six months of 2019, the number of $1 million-plus properties sold nationally tripled, increasing 200.9 per cent from 4910.

For New Zealand excluding Auckland, the number increased 231.1 per cent annually (4798 up from 1449).

In Auckland, the number sold during the first half of 2021 increased 145.3 per cent when compared to the previous year (9977 up from 4067) - the largest annual percentage increase for the Auckland region since 1994.

“Auckland drives the largest volume of $1 million-plus sales, increasing 145.3 per cent yearon-year - an expected, albeit large jump as the Auckland median now sits comfortably above the $1 million mark,” says Jen. “Nationally, we are seeing the same trend off a lower base with considerable percentage increases in the number of $1 million-plus properties selling. We continue to see the demand and supply imbalance putting upward pressure on prices, resulting in an increase in $1 million-plus sales in every region.

“For the first time, every region has had a sevenfigure sale, with the West Coast joining the club in June 2021.

“The top end of the market has seen the knock-on effect of these price increases, seeing a 214.5 per cent increase in the $3 million-plus category and a 205.4 per cent increase in the $5 million-plus category nationally.

“Given that the first half of 2020 was impacted

by Covid-19, it is interesting to look at the 2021 numbers in comparison to the first half of 2019.

“When doing so, we see that the number of $1 million-plus properties sold nationally increased 200.9 per cent, the number of $3-million-plus properties sold increased 321.2 per cent, and the number of $5-million-plus properties sold

All 16 regions saw year-on-year increases in the first half of 2021. Every region also saw a record number of sales in the bracket, including the West Coast, which had its first $1 million-plus sale in June 2021.

When looking at the number of properties sold for $3-million-plus in the first half of 2021, Canterbury saw the largest percentage increase, growing from two properties in the first half of 2020, to 18 properties in the first half of 2021 (an 800 per cent increase year-on-year).

Other regions that saw an increase in the $3-million-plus category included the Bay of Plenty, up 525 per cent from four properties to 25.

“There are a number of factors that have led to the rise of $1 million-plus properties sold across the country, most notably the ongoing high levels of demand for property combined with the continued slow pace of new listings coming to the market for sale,” says Jen. “We have also had a low interest rate environment for some time, and we see continued investment in the regions. Regardless of the price bracket, these factors directly impact, lifting the overall market.

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“As these changes start to play out, we would expect to see the rate of house price growth begin to slow across the country.”

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New app to help public transport users All Bay of Plenty Bayhopper and Cityride bus users can now use the Transit app to help plan their journey, no matter which part of the region they live in.

Transit is an app that shows real-time tracking and information

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The introduction of the new system has also coincided with the roll out of its use region wide, meaning the app is now available to use across Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatāne bus networks.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council public transport committee chair Andrew von Dadelszen says the roll out of Transit across the region is exciting.

“Transit is already recording around 170,000 uses per month by approximately 5,900 individual devices in the region,” says Andrew.

“Most of them would be in Tauranga, but it’s promising to already see a demand for the application and that it is being widely used already.”

Andrew says by downloading Transit and using public transport, commuters are also helping to

reduce their carbon footprint to get to and from work and around the region.

Like the Bee Card, Transit is also used in other parts of New Zealand including Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin and Hamilton, so people can use it when they’re visiting other parts of the country.

Transit is a mobile app providing real-time public transit data. The app functions in over 175 metropolitan areas around the world.

It currently allows users to add ‘favourite’ journeys, to make access to regular trips and information easier, and can also be used in collaboration with Uber and Ola accounts.

Locations such as work and home can be pre-set, making them quicker to access, while functions covering cycling and walking are also included.

The app is available to download via the Apple App Store and Google Play.

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A quiet achiever

Driving an all-electric powered vehicle is a first for me.

From someone who gets excited by the smell of octane, big motors and forced induction, how was an all-electric car going to stack up?

The car in question was the Kia Niro EV, and in this case I drove the EX which is the entry model to a three-car line up. It’s fair to say my first experience was interesting.

First impressions At first glance I thought the Kia Niro looked clean and subtly futuristic.

Climbing into the cabin is easy and you are greeted with nice airy feel with enough buttons to please the tech minds - but in true Kia fashion everything is easy to follow and generally self-explanatory to the untrained eye.

Press the start button and there is the tremendous sound of, well, nothing.

The dials light up and after a turn of the

very easy gear dial to “D”, your silently making way.

Being electric the drive is so seamless and smooth that it surprises you with instant power at any speed. I absolutely loved the power delivery.

Just the road Driving the Kia is pretty impressive. There is no engine noise or gear changes, just the faint sound of the road beneath you and, if listen really carefully, the small hum of the very impressive Permanent Synchronous Electric Motor which will effortlessly deliver 150KW or 395 Nm of torque. Power is no problem here, there is plenty of it.

Whilst driving along and enjoying the outside world through the generously sized windows and listening to your choice of tunes through Kia’s superb infotainment system, there is an impressive maze of cutting-edge technology like something out of Star Trek underneath the metal making the Niro work.

But it is not like driving the Star Ship Enterprise - it’s pleasant and everything just flows.

The Kia Niro needs to be charged from time to time, and has a maximum range of up to 450km. The battery range can depend on everything from temperature, how the car is driven and the A/C settings.

Charging the battery There are two ways the Niro can charge up its battery - the first is by simply plugging it in to one of the many charging stations around New Zealand, and while you’re topping up on coffee and cake, the quick charge time on a 100k/w charger is a little under an hour.

Option two is to charge it at home while you sleep (Kia recommends a surprisingly affordable home charging station).

The other way is regenerative charging using the electric motor. Simply explained, regenerative braking is a way of taking the wasted energy from the process of slowing

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You can choose how much energy you want to slow the car by using the paddles located on either side of the steering wheel.

The Kia Niro also boasts a five-star ANCAP safety rating, five-year/100,000km warranty programme, sevenyear/160,000kms high voltage battery warranty and five-year/unlimited kms roadside assist (or up to 100,000 km, whichever occurs first).

The Niro starts from $77,990 plus ORC for the EX, $78,990 plus ORC for the SX and $85,990 plus ORC for the Premium.

These prices do not include the government rebate for electric vehicles.

My suggestion would be to make some time with one of the sales team at Tauranga Motor Co so they can take you through the nitty gritty of everything that makes this car a cool piece of technology. They can be contacted on: 07 578 1378 or visited at 100 Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui.

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A monstrous tribute to T. Rex During our first lockdown last year, one of the saddest losses to Covid was the extraordinary American producer Hal Wilner.

Initially a producer with Saturday Night Live, Wilner produced albums for Marianne Faithfull, Lou Reed, William S. Burroughs, Lucinda Williams and Laurie Anderson among others.

That’s an eclectic range.

But what he will be remembered for is a series of “tribute albums”, where he assembled combinations of singers and musicians across all spheres of music – from classical to jazz to rock – then turned them loose on particular songs he chose for them.

First there was the Thelonious Monk tribute, which featured the likes of Keith Richards, Dr John.

Donald Fagan and more, then there was a Kurt Weill set, one of songs from Disney films, and another of the songs of jazz titan Charlie Mingus.

His latest and last collection was released posthumously and, like much else in the pandemic

world, disappeared immediately. I have been discovering the many pleasures contained in the album’s 26 tracks.

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Mark Bolan, more than any of the other “glam acts”, was solidly rooted in blues. While Bowie and others co-opted the style for the occasional hit – Jean Genie for instance – it was Bolan’s main wheelhouse, delivering unthreatening poppy interpretations of riffs from Howling Wolf, Muddy Waters and many more.

In stripping the blues of its threatening heaviness, and any cultural weightiness, Bolan created “blues for teens”, taking an adult music and re-purposing

It’s a collection of the songs of Mark Bolan and T. Rex, with offerings covering both the T. Rex and earlier Tyrannosaurus Rex eras. It’s called AngelHeaded Hipster and includes Mark Bolan. performances by Kesha, Nick Cave, Elysian Fields, Marc Almond, it for young pop ears.

Todd Rundgren, Sean Lennon, Julian And he coupled it Lennon, and Maria McKee amongst with some of the most others. It’s a remarkable line-up. eccentric English Listening to AngelHeaded Hipster lyric-writing since John reminds you just how many hits Lennon’s books.

Mark Bolan and T. Rex had back He had few equals in in the 1970s, with song after song his ability to turn out preserved in memory. semi-nonsense poetry, It’s a reminder of all that was rhyming couplets appealing about his music, and what that often make very a unique blend of sensibilities it was. little literal sense but always – always – sound unassailably cool.

Try a few: ‘I drive a Rolls Royce / Cause it’s good for my voice’; ‘Ain’t no square in my

corkscrew hair’; ‘Slide so sleek with skin so fair / you shine like a snare with a bear in your hair’; ‘Automatic shoes, automatic shoes / Give me 3-D vision and the California blues’.

Glam rockers It was great and often very silly stuff and ideally suited for the days of platform boots and glam, rocking alongside the similarly musically retro Suzi Quatro, the now unmentionable Gary Glitter, and Slade’s mis-spelt string of hits. The fact that he died in a car crash at 29 left the legacy untarnished, the bright-eyed child-like playful pop prince.

This double album is a true wonder, showing off a depth and range that the original songs only hinted at. Nick Cave is sensational on Cosmic Dance, an oh-so-simplesong that he raises to the level of profundity through sheer character.

Similarly, Lucinda Williams re-imagines Life’s A Gas and Beth Orton unearths the true nastiness of Hippy Gumbo with an anguished performance.

In the rock arena Joan Jett does a classy Jeepster, Peaches makes a modern pop song out of Solid Gold, Easy Action, and there are two runs at Bang The Gong (Get It On) - the first a very slick hook-up of U2 and Elton John, Bono delivering an intimate sensual vocal, the other by David Johansen of the New York Dolls, who simply plunges magnificently over the top and rocks out.

It’s hard to say which is best.

Elsewhere Marc Almond delivers the campest possible take on Children Of The Revolution and Father John Misty sings beautifully on Main Man. There’s so much to enjoy this will stand many, many repeat listens. You can find it on Spotify and the usual digital platforms.

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Living with dementia If you want to learn more about dementia and what to expect should you or a loved one be diagnosed with it, join experts Faye Philp and Cheryl Collier as they share their knowledge.

Faye has worked with Alzheimer’s Tauranga as an educator and volunteer co-ordinator for seven years. She has a social work degree and a passion for aged care and healthy aging.

“I believe that everyone has something to offer in life, especially friendship, and that no action is too small or too big to make an impact in someone’s life,” says Faye.

“I will provide some education on the importance of lifestyle matters, social activities and support.”

Cheryl is a speciality nurse in early dementia at the Bay of Plenty District Health Board. She has over 15 years’ experience working with people living with dementia and their families/whānau, across both the private and public hospital sectors and in education.

Cheryl says: “I’ll provide some education on understanding what dementia is, common signs, where to go for help and what to expect, and making plans. I will also provide some tips on how to reduce the risk of developing dementia.”

Both Faye and Cheryl will also answer any

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questions you might have. They look forward to meeting you.

Living With Dementia, Tuesday, September 14. Phone Age Concern Tauranga to register on: 07 578 2631.

Study towards becoming a caregiver Tauranga Education Centre Skills Update is all about bringing out talent from within.

Students at Skills Update acquire useful knowledge that will help to develop their social wellbeing and cognitive abilities.

Skills Update Health and Wellbeing student Pou Tongia-Gill decided to take the caregiving course due to her role as part of the admin team in a Kaupapa Maori Mental Health Organisation.

“After seeing how our whaiora are in our whare, I wanted to be a part of making a difference in their day,” says Pou, “however I lacked the experience and skills to get into the role.

“Thankfully, Skills Update offered this free course, so here I am. So far I am loving it.

“Their passion and skill to ensure everyone is learning and understanding the materials is much appreciated.”

The highlight of the course so far has been a module on self-awareness.

“It was highly valuable, because as carers we often put everyone’s needs before our own,” says Pou. “Every week I go home with a whole new set of knowledge and skills from this course that I have now utilised at my workplace.

“Problem solving, Labour List MP advocating and For appointments and understanding about a assistance please phone: patient’s need are just 07 571 2492 some of the many skills jan.tinetti@parliament.govt.nz I’ve obtained. @jantinetti “Our class consists of students from different cultures, races and Authorised by Hon Jan Tinetti MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington walks of life, and Skills

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Saturday 4 September Association Croquet Ph Jacqui 574 9232

Bay Singles Social Group

Join a bunch of over 50’s young singles. Ph Delia 027 284 8762 or Andrea 021 133 0313

Beth-El Messianic Family

info@bethel.org.nz Ph Joel 02 176 8043

Chess at Mount Maunganui

Mt RSA Chess Club, Ph Werner 027 721 9499

Greerton Hall Market

www facebook.com/ greertonhallmarket

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‘Dear readers, these events will mostly be affected by the COVID-19 lockdown but please browse through them for ideas and inspiration for when we are all back to normal.’

Village Radio Museum

Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Request line 571 3710

Sunday 5 September Croquet

Ph Peter 571 0633

Monday 6 September Age Concern

Provides services and support to people 65+ and will resume in level 1. ageconcerntga@xtra.co.nz Ph 578 2631

Alcoholics Anonymous Ph 0800 229 6757

Badminton

Ph Melissa 027 307 6800 or Bob 02 747 86282

Enjoy Travel, Being Hosted?

Hosting in NZ and world-wide.

Visiting Northland November 2021, Australia & Winnipeg, Canada 2022.

Meetings monthly.

Ph Dianne 027 249 9859 or Jonathan 572 2091

Badminton Club Aquinas College

Ph/txt Noel 027 622 9797 www.sporty/ taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

Ph Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Body+Soul 50+ Fitness

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Golf Croquet

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga

Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

www.mountmainstreet.nz Ph Nev 575 5121

Tauranga Farmers Market

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

The Sociables

Spiritual Centre Psychic Cafe

https://tgafarmersmarket.org. nz/ A group of males and females in the 30’s/40’s/50’s age group.

Ph 022 012 0376

Ph Graham 572 5419

https://www.facebook.com/ thepsychiccafe/

Ph Dianne 027 431 4326

Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask Us! Ph 0800 367 222

Keep On Your Feet

Greerton. Ph Lynda 029 230 0162

Men4Change Men’s Support Group

men4change.org or support@men4change.org

Pickleball

Mt Maunganui. Ph Karen 027 602 6576 or Bob 027 478 6282

Otumoetai Walking Group

Mount Geneolgy

Play 500 Cards

Pickleball

Ph Danny 576 6480

Ph Margaret 575 7482 or 027 658 6848

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Mt Mauinganui. Ph Jennifer 571 1411

Scrabble

Tauranga South.

Ph Jo Ann 5783603

Sequence Dancing

Bureta. Ph Lesley 929 7295

South City Indoor Bowls Ph Keith 577 1116

Tai Chi Internal Arts

Ph Grant 578 6448

Tauranga Model Railway Club Ph Mike 02 193 9233

Toastmasters Startup Club

Wednesday 8 September 500 Cards Club

Matua. Ph Diana 021 047 6155

Tauranga Stamp Club

Alcoholics Anonymous

Ph 0800 229 6757

Altrusa Int’l of Tauranga

www. altrusa.org.nz Ph/txt Sandra 027 483 8454 Conversation Cafe Dee St Ph 021 127 4277

Fitness Fun & Coffee

Ph Gloria 021 139 2448

Inachord Singers

Women’s group learning to sing.

Ph Ali 027 413 3530

Israeli Dancing

Ph Maria 022 165 2114

Mount Runners & Walkers

mtrunnersandwalkers.co.nz

Otumoetai Tennis Club Ph Pam 570 0302

500 Cards 50s+

Mt Maunganui. Ph Margaret 027 656 848

500 Cards Papamoa

Ph Wendy 021 254 4621 or Bob 027 478 6282

Bayfair Craft Group

Ph Sandy 0210 836 7671

All brass, woodwind and percussion players welcome.

Ph Mick Goodall 021 217 1780

Welcome Bay. Ph Bhajan 07-9297484

Age Concern Walking Group

Alcoholics Anonymous

Thursday 9 September

Yoga For All

Active Seniors Exercise Class

Mt Maunganui 057 7482 or 027 658 6848

taurangaembroiderersguild@ gmail.com Ph Carol Roband 027 348 5875 or 466 0075

Omokoroa. Positive learning environment for the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills. Ph 021 161 0421

Knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving,dyeing & felting.

Ph Cathy 07 570 2191

500 Cards 50+

Bureta. Ph Betty 07 570 3215

Tauranga Embroiderers Guild

Flexercise With Fitness League

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Tuesday 7 September

Steady As You Go

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Mt Maunganui. Ph Barbara 572 4962 or Bob 027 478 6282

Ph Tony 07 549 5015 or Brian 07 576 5210

Mt Maunganui. Ph Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342

Te Puna. Ph David 027 222 2824

Tauranga City Brass Band Ph Jeremy 021 132 3341

Ph Ken 575 6260

Ph Renee 07 576 6699 0800 229 6757

Cards Cribbage

Greerton. Ph Jill 021 160 6143

Diabetes New Zealand

Info, education, and support for anyone living with diabetes and their families. Ph 07 571 3422

Fernland Spa Gentle Exercise Ph Jennifer 027 206 0776

Healing Room’s New Venue

Ph 021 213 8875 www.healingrooms.co.nz

Indoor Bowls

Tauranga South. Ph Pam 021 117 7170

Katikati Concert Band

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

Tauranga South. www.facebook.com/ KeynotesBarbershop Ph Bernice 576 4848

Kickstart Toastmasters

Develop your confidence and speaking skills in a safe, supportive club environment. Ph Stan 022 390 2216

KOYF St Enochs The Avenues

Ph Jaime 022 340 6219

LOL Laughter Te Puke

Ph Trish 022 036 6768 or lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Mount Art Group

Ph Trish 576 9580

Porcelain and China Painting Ph/txt Julie 027 484 0101

Strong Seniors Exercise Class

Mt Maunganui. Ph Cyril 022 639 2585

Ohauiti. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437

KOYF Greenwood Park Welcome Bay

Friday 10 September

Ph Jaime 022 340 6219

Marching For Leisure

A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Ph Kath Jeffs 027 480 1340

Morris Dancing Group

www.theincubator. co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

Alcoholics Anonymous Ph 0800 229 6757

Chess Tauranga

www.westernbopchess. weebly.com/ Ph Helmut 0274 147 254

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Ph Keith 577 1116

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Grant makes a difference for young skaters

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Don’t put up with bad showers Sam’s Skate School received a $5000 community grant from Tauranga Crossing. Photo: Supplied.

Tauranga Crossing’s Local Legends campaign recently announced its latest grant recipient, who walked away with $5000 to put towards their community initiative.

Sam’s Skate School, run by Tauranga Waldorf School teacher Sam Robertson, is a free social enterprise which aims to teach rangatahi how to skateboard.

The school hosts 35-to-50 participants every Wednesday afternoon, both boys and girls, and they’ve helped approximately 400 young people get into skateboarding.

Sam says he was stoked to receive the call from Tauranga Crossing saying he had been given the grant, and is immensely grateful to the anonymous person who put his name forward.

“I actually got the call as I was on my way to one of our Wednesday sessions, so was able to give the kids the good news, says Sam. “We were

all really excited.

“The prize money means I can buy some more boards, and it essentially means I can continue the project running throughout summer and into the next school year.

“This school is a way to give something back to the community and give free coaching for kids that wouldn’t otherwise be able to do so, or those unable to afford a board of their own.

“Thank you very much to everyone who voted, it has made a lot of difference to a lot of young people and we’re all very grateful and excited.”

Tauranga Crossing runs the Local Legends campaign every three months, with the next nominations open now.

To nominate a local legend, head to: www.taurangacrossing.co.nz/locallegends-submit-your-nominations/

LOCAL LEGENDS $5,000 GRANT Tauranga Crossing is proud to be part of the Bay of Plenty community. Nominations are now open for the next Local Legends $5000 grant. Join us in supporting a local community group to continue doing what they love.

Next grant awarded November 2021.

Visit www.taurangacrossing.co.nz to nominate your community group or club.

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If your home suffers from leaky pipes, either your bathroom is in need of repair or you need to change your shower pressure.

Thankfully, Kev’s Plumbing are experts you can call on right here in the Bay. Owner-operator Colin Fine – who is nicknamed Kev – has 35 years’ worth of experience.

Kev believes life is too short to have a bad shower, so he’s here to help renovate bathrooms and replace them.

“I do total shower replacements from start to finish, with no other trades involved,” he says.

“Most shower replacements only take two days.” As well as the total replacement of leaking pipes, he also does hot water cylinder conversions, so you never have to put up with a low-pressure shower ever again.

“I specialise in re-piping houses that have leaky water pipes in walls,” says Kev, “and a lot of people like their shower pressure increased.

“That is something I do a lot.”

When you call Kev about a job, he’s the man who shows up.

“I will travel Bay of Plenty-wide for work,” says Kev.

Colin Fine, aka Kev.

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Life is a journey, so let’s talk about it Life is a journey – with ups and downs, joys and sorrows, challenges, friendships, laughter and tears.

There are tears from the day of our birth, when our journey called “life” begins, and tears as our journey ends – a journey we all make.

Christine Grant is a celebrant with 20 years’ experience and a diploma in grief support who’s passionate about supporting those with what she believes is the essential human need to encompass life and death.

“It is a special privilege to share stories and to help people recognise the need for meaningful cultural rituals and celebrations,” says Christine.

“Life and death are hugely important and deserve a fuss.

Christine Grant has 20 years’ experience. Photo: Supplied.

“Give yourself permission to acknowledge this.”

Christine says the most important message is to think about “your” final journey and to share wishes with family members or write them down.

Christine works alongside all funeral homes and says a farewell can be held wherever and however you choose, enabling your wishes to be fulfilled with “love and dignity”.

Window and door maintenance If you live close to the beach, you will be aware of the damage the salt air does to your property.

The team at Aluminium Repairs can help minimise this by servicing your windows and doors to ensure easy opening and closing.

“If your doors are stiff and heavy to pull, then it is probably time for a service,” says Gordon Miller.

“We have two experienced technicians, so heavy sliding or bifold doors are not a problem.

“These can be removed, the rollers replaced and the doors and track serviced to get them running smoothly.”

If your windows are stiff to open and close, the stays can be replaced.

Oxidised and stiff window handles can also be replaced for an instant facelift. Door handles and

pulls are also easily replaced.

For more information, visit their Facebook page ‘AR BOP’, which has a great video that shows the guys in action.

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Ward name

Description of communities of interest

Māori ward

This ward reflects the community of interest for Māori electors and those in the Māori community.

Mauao/Mount Maunganui

This ward includes Mount Maunganui, Omanu, Bayfair and Matapihi. It forms part of the coastal strip and recognises the unique feature of Mauao which is an important cultural, historic and geographical feature. This ward has a focus on leisure and tourism, faces increased tsunami risk, sea level rise and coastal hazards due to its location. Improved transportation links to the City via state highways are of importance to residents.

Arataki

This ward includes Arataki, Te Maunga, Palm Beach and Kairua. It forms part of the coastal strip. Like the Mauao/Mount Maunganui ward, the residents have strong links to the unique feature of Mauao and the ward has a focus on leisure and tourism, faces increased tsunami risk, sea level rise and coastal hazards due to its location. Improved transportation links to the City via state highways are of importance to residents.

Pāpāmoa

This ward includes Pāpāmoa, Golden Sands, Wairakei and Te Tumu. This coastal strip area will continue to have accelerating population growth. In the next 10 years an estimated 2-3,000 new homes will be built in the areas already zoned for housing and 7-8,000 homes once Te Tumu is zoned for housing.

It also faces increased tsunami risk, sea level rise and coastal hazards due to its location. Improved transportation links to the City as well as the construction of a direct link to the Tauranga Eastern Link via the Pāpāmoa East Interchange are of importance to residents.

Welcome Bay

This ward includes Welcome Bay, Maungatapu, Kaitemako, Poike and Ohauiti. These areas have a reliance on services and facilities located in other suburbs and transportation to the city centre is an important issue for local residents. More rural based residents have specific needs related to rural living.

Matua

This ward includes Matua, Otumoetai, Bellevue and Brookfield. With a large population living close to the city centre, the residents of this ward are impacted by the increase of infill housing, are interested in safer transport options and the development of community facilities.

Bethlehem

This ward includes Bethlehem and Judea. With a large population living close to the city centre, the residents of this ward are impacted by the increase of infill housing, are interested in safer transport options and the development of community facilities.

Te Papa

This ward includes Te Papa Peninsula, Sulphur Point, CBD, Fraser Cove, Tauranga South, Merivale, Yatton Park and Greerton (north of Chadwick Road). The Te Papa Spatial Plan, with its focus on increased density and city-living type housing, is estimated to increase the number of residents on the Te Papa Peninsula by 15,000 by 2050. The Cameron Road redevelopment project with improved passenger services and transport choices will have a major impact on residents. The development of community facilities, spaces and places and the inner-city revitalisation are of importance to residents.

Tauriko

This ward includes Pyes Pa, Hairini, Oropi, Gate Pa, Greerton (south of Chadwick Road), The Lakes and Tauriko. The expansion of the city to the west has seen boundary changes with Western Bay to facilitate the development of business, industry and residential growth. It is estimated in the next 10 years that 3-4,000 new homes will be built, improvements will be made to SH29 and connections to it, and an additional 100-150 hectares of business land will be provided creating an additional 2,000 jobs. This ward includes rural based residents that have specific needs related to rural living.

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annual book sale TAURANGA HARBOUR CITY LIONS November Book Sale.

Books and jigsaws wanted. No magazines or encyclopedias please. Drop off points are Harvey Norman (Cameron Rd), Wet & Forget (Chapel St), Countdown (Bethlehem Town Centre) Gilmour’s (Tauranga Crossing), and Bunnings in D.I.Y. section (Mt Maunganui, Jean Batten Dr). Ph 07 576 7105e bible digest TRUST IN THE LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him and He wil direct your paths (Proverbs 3: 5-6). computers COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Remote access/repairs, viruses, upgrades, hardware, tuition, advice. For a no obligation chat or quote call Anthony or Meg on 07 576 7940

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Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 FOUND White Rabbit, Mount Maunganui Area.

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trades & services BRYCE DECORATING interior and exterior painting, wallpapering. Have your powdercoated windows faded?

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Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 HANDYMAN, section maintenance, lawns, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting and odd jobs.

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