The Weekend Sun - 10 September 2021

10 September 2021, Issue 1076

Community spirit Some 194 charities and community organisations will benefit from a record $2 million in Acorn Foundation distributions this year.

St John Bay of Plenty District is just one of the recipients, receiving $37,000 this year from nine different Acorn endowment funds, bringing the total granted to the

organisation since 2008 to more than $250,000.

Jeremy Gooders, St John Bay of Plenty district operations manager, pictured with Acorn Foundation CEO Lori Luke, says the funding allows them to provide the best service possible for the community.

Lori says Acorn’s annual distributions are made possible

through the incredible generosity of their donors, who contribute in all sorts of ways including estates, living gifts, trust resettlements, community group funds, giving circles and workplace giving programmes.

To read the full story, turn to page 8.

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We love you Auckland DOOR TO DOOR

Dear Auckland, thank you for staying home and not spreading germs and we apologise for being mean and calling you names.

spare equity to buy the big house next door and then calling it ‘the bach’.

It’s bad enough that you are isolated on an isthmus with only truck drivers as ambassadors. It is up to all of us to take the time to show some respect.

I am only one person but there are many, fromThe places collectively as ‘The Circulation Weekend Sun known Combined Why BOP we Times are mean Reegions’, who share my sentiments.

69,062 circulation circulation of NZME 10,162 Regional rivalry, or big brother We have the utmost admiration as you do the hard yards on containing Covid-19 syndrome, is most likely behind the cutting banter and name calling that the and allowing the rest of us to drink flat Combined BOP Times, Advertiser immature among us indulge in. beer and play pool badly at under-crowded moreKatikati Th is is common in other countries and Te Puke Times circulation is p: 07 578 0030 Cossie Clubs up and down the country. around the world too. less than HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz Your sacrifice has not gone unnoticed Urban drift has seen many small and the least we can do is refrain from vulgar terms like ‘Jafa’ and other acronyms towns shrink to a fraction of their size as corporations centralise their operations and misspellings. in our commercial capital. Government Having previously been a Cantabrian, I funds for infrastructure has travelled with know how cruel and upsetting it can be the population, leaving many oncewhen someone deliberately swaps a vowel prosperous towns as run down shells of when your first-five is taking a punt their former glory. at goal.

The term ‘Jafa’ and its associated You are not just another Aucklander; you prejudice towards Aucklanders started in are all special and are due some respect the 70s, which by pure coincidence was for suffering silently in the petri dish of around the time I was born. immigration and disease.

Before that, they were simply known as Previously the biggest problems at Rangitoto Yanks, which is not nearly rude Auckland Airport were fruit flies, and the enough to be an effective insult. realisation you have just seen a celebrity The whole situation is not helped by but not being able to remember what the fact that nobody really knows why it’s show they were on. called Auckland.

The least we can do is refrain from name The city got its English name from the calling and petty regional rivalry - at least Earl of Auckland, George Eden, who was until you can defend yourself by using

the Governor General of India from 18361842. He probably would have had the job longer if his efforts to solidify British influence in neighbouring Afghanistan had not gone pear shaped. Sound familiar?

So, obviously you would name a capital city (yes it was then) on the other side of the world after him.

A new name

A way cooler name is Tāmaki Makaurau, which basically means desired by many or, the sexier option; Tāmaki of 100 lovers.

Tāmaki Makaurau isn’t going to fit nicely into an acronym, but the concept of a city full of people all getting jiggy with it does kind of reinforce the historical relevance of the term ‘Jafa’, but in a more fun way.

As someone who has lived just about everywhere in New Zealand except Auckland, I feel I am suitably qualified to redefine the term ‘Jafa’ into something more desirable.

Now, when someone calls you a ‘Jafa’, they are flirting with you. Tāmaki Makaurau is the Paris of the South Pacific.

Of course, that may all change when chai latte sales start ramping up at The Mount and the rooster tails from 100 jet-skis appear again in Lake Taupō.

But for now, absence makes the heart grow fonder; we love you dearly and keep up the good work you beautiful Jafas. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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George Eden, the first Earl of Auckland, was actually a student at Christ Church - a constituent college of the University of Oxford. He became heir apparent to the barony after his older brother William drowned in the River Thames in 1810.

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Mixed response to transport investment A $1.4 billion investment in the Bay of Plenty’s transport system has been announced – and has prompted a mixed response from some of the region’s leading figures.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency officials confirmed the amount earlier this week, with the aim to deliver a “safer, better connected and more resilient transport system capable of supporting significant regional growth”.

The regional investment is part of a $24.3 billion programme planned for New Zealand’s land transport system over the next three years.

The spend will include continued work along 35.8kms of State Highway 2 between Waihī and Ōmokoroa, and a further 36kms between Wainui Road and Ōpōtiki.

Other key projects will see the improved resilience of State Highway 29 over the Kaimai Range and the continuation of the Baypark to Bayfair link to improve safety, access and pedestrian and cycling connections.

Waka Kotahi director regional relationships for Waikato and Bay of Plenty, David Speirs, says the planned investment for the region over the next three years marks an increase of 111 per cent.

“This investment in our transport system will help support the Bay of Plenty to better manage growth by making it easier to move around between cities and providing a more sustainable transport system,” says David.

“Improving people’s safety is a top priority for Waka Kotahi and $121 million will be spent on

programmes and projects in Bay of Plenty that will reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on the region’s roads.”

But not everyone is enthused by the announcement. Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller has expressed his “disappointment” on behalf of road users, and claims the programme barely mentions “much-needed expenditure locally”.

“While it’s good to see some improvements on the State Highway 2 death trap, where is the commitment to build the four lane highway to Ōmokoroa or Katikati?” asks Todd.

“All we see is a re-announcement of the earlier commitment to the first phase of the Takitimu North Link that has already lost three years due to government incompetence.

“And we have still seen no dates - just more talking and investigating the sorting of State Highway 29 and Tauriko; we desperately need an efficient connection to the Port.

“There is a lack of urgency and capacity to get anything built by central government.”

Elsewhere, the Bay of Plenty Regional Transport Committee say they are “encouraged” by the investment, but chairman Lyall Thurston also admits it is tinged with disappointment.

“As a committee we wrote to the Minister of Transport seeking urgent consideration of funding for the Ōmokoroa Interchange, and if possible the four-laning of stage two between Te Puna and Ōmokoroa,” says Lyall.

He says the stage two link is one of the last major requirements for future-proofing the Tauranga network.

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Three out of five property owners could not afford to buy their home at its current value, according to the latest survey from Consumer NZ. Consumer NZ’s Sentiment Tracker has found three out of five property owners would be priced out of the property they own if they had to purchase it at its current valuation.

Those aged 60-69 were least likely to be able to afford to buy the property (66 per cent), followed by those aged 50-59 and those 70-plus (59 per cent).

About half of those aged 18-29 would still be able to afford their property.

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Meteorologist Nava Fedaeff says the last time a consecutive year beat its previous winter temperature record was in 1971.

She says there were 76 locations across the country that experienced a record or near-record warm winter.

Nava says record-breaking temperatures 50 years ago are now considered near average, as seven of the 10 warmest winters have been since the year 2000.

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This job’s just the ticket It was supposed to be just a fill-in job, to keep the pennies rolling in until something else came along.

But, 25 years later, Peter is celebrating a milestone of employment as a Tauranga City Council parking officer.

Peter joined Tauranga City Council in July 1996 after previously working as a tour bus driver across New Zealand and Europe. It was a job which afforded him the opportunity to meet many people from various walks of life, including his wife - a passenger on one of his tours.

After starting a family in Queenstown, Peter moved back to the North Island to be closer to relatives in Auckland.

He then found himself in need of a vocation more conducive to parenthood and married life. That’s when the chance to become a parking officer materialised.

Peter did not envisage being in the same role a quarter of a century later, but working for the council has been a real pleasure.

“This became available and I thought: ‘it’s an earning, an income, until I find something else’,” says Peter, with a chuckle, realising “something else” never tempted him away from his current role.

“But the council is a really good employer. They look after you. You do your job and you get looked after.”

Last month, Peter’s long-serving commitment to the city was recognised during a council meeting, with council commission chair Anne Tolley praising his “outstanding” longevity.

“What I get, from the discussion around you and this length of service, is that your knowledge and the way that you have conducted yourself in your role has been greatly valued, not only by your team and Tauranga City Council, but by the public at large,” she says.

Peter has been enforcing Tauranga’s parking restrictions for 25 years. Photo: Mathew Nash.

“You have treated them with respect when doing quite a difficult job on behalf of everyone.”

During our chat, it became clear that Peter has undoubtedly become a wellknown figure in Tauranga’s CBD. Plenty of head nods, good mornings and knowing smiles are aimed in his direction.

It’s the part of the job he likes best.

“I love being around people and chatting to people,” he says.

“I am a parking officer and obviously I have got to do my job. But if I can educate and help people along the way to understand the system, that’s much better. Everybody wins.”

Of course, divvying out fines to the general public can, on occasion, make this a difficult job.

In the 25 years since Peter started, technology has helped make the role safer, with body cameras and man-down devices providing peace of mind.

But those advances still pale in significance to the best possible deterrent - Peter’s sunny disposition.

“The trick is to just treat people how you would want to be treated,” he explains.

“Sometimes just a friendly word or comment lightens the load a bit.

“Just keep it light. There is too much Mathew Nash anger in the world.”

Barkes Corner construction

An upgrade to the reception of Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s head office at Barkes Corner is underway.

When the office reopened in Alert Level 2 on Wednesday, the public could access council at the same address, but via a new temporary reception just 50m away.

“The upgrade will provide an improved customer reception area, making it easier for customers and visitors to interact with us,” says people and customer services group manager Jan Pedersen.

“This upgrade is part of an existing refurbishment programme to improve the reception area for our customers and our council team, increasing the flow and making the offices lighter and more modern.”

Misinformation warning

Police are urging the public to be cautious when receiving unverified information about last week’s Lynn Mall attack via social media.

While the investigation is ongoing, police have been made aware of false information being shared on social platforms.

Commissioner Andrew Coster says the events at the Countdown supermarket on Friday were the actions of the deceased – named as Ahamed Aathill Mohamed Samsudeen – alone, whose views were not representative of any community. Police have confirmed they are not seeking anyone else in relation to the attack.

Samsudeen stabbed seven people before he was shot by police. He died at the scene.

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Pets fall victim to housing crisis Ronnie Mcallum of RRR says animals are dying because their owners have nowhere to live. Photo: John Borren.

Pet owners are having to make heart-breaking decisions and choose between having somewhere to live and keeping their furry friend.

“People aren’t being given a chance and there’s lots of things that landlords and property managers can do,” she says.

Some of those things are having a bond for pets, requiring renters have pet insurance and reference checks for pets.

“Pets aren’t any more devastating to your property than kids,” she adds.

One of the rescue’s foster carers owns rental properties and she allows pets. She has told Ronnie renters with pets are often better tenants.

“People recognise the value of having somewhere that allows them to have pets,” says Ronnie.

“Most people with pets are actually more conscientious, will look after your place better and will stay longer because they understand how lucky they are.”

Ronnie says RRR’s goal is to “prick the conscience” of property owners and property managers and get them to understand the issue from a tenant’s perspective.

“It’s their investment,” says Ronnie, “but the people renting are paying to have a home for their family and their family includes their pets.”

RRR is now in a difficult position because they can’t take any more rehomes and are having to say no to people.

“Pets are often the forgotten victims of the housing crisis,” says Ronnie.

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In some cases, pets are having to be euthanised because their owners have no other option.

“Dogs are being put to sleep because people can’t find houses to have them,” says Rescue Revive Rehome canine team leader Ronnie Mcallum.

The lack of rentals that allow people to have pets is tearing families apart because pets are family too, she says.

Ronnie says the animal rescue organisation gets at least five requests a week to rehome pets, and around 80 per cent of those are because owners can’t find somewhere to live that allows animals.

“I’ve lost count of the number of people that I’ve had standing on my driveway, handing over their dogs in floods of tears,” she says.

One woman was so desperate she had been living in her car for six months with her two dogs because she couldn’t find a home.

Ronnie and RRR helped her rehome one of her dogs, and the other went to the SPCA. When Ronnie called her, she was in tears because she was at the vets speaking to them about having her dog put down. He has since been rehomed and his new owner is besotted with him, says Ronnie.

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Celebrating a year of new opportunities The mundane task of core drilling isn’t something many tradies jump at, but Ethan Harris is quite happy to get behind the tools.

He is currently carrying out a plumbing apprenticeship and gets excited about work each morning.

Even core drilling, which he describes as “good fun”.

“It’s real cool because you come to work every day and you learn something new,” he says. “It’s all about problem solving.”

The 18-year-old landed the apprenticeship through the Imagine Believe Achieve (IBA) programme; a 13-week training programme run by the Bay of Plenty Youth Development Trust for 15-to-24year-olds who are not currently employed or in education or training.

IBA programme facilitator Andre Jay. Photo: John Borren.

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Ethan was a couple of weeks into the programme when he got the opportunity to do a one-week trial with Plumbuilt Plumbing Services. Due to his work ethic and honesty, it soon became a five-year apprenticeship.

He says if it wasn’t for IBA, he wouldn’t of had the contacts to land the trial.

“I was super keen to get a job, and my goal has always been to be a tradie,” he says.

Plumbuilt operations manager Damien Banks says IBA doesn’t just put anyone up for a placement. They ensure they’re the right fit.

“I’m happy to recommend IBA to absolutely anyone,” says Damien. “They’re placing these kids in the right areas - that’s the biggest thing.

“I think gateway programmes like IBA are the best steps forward.”

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26 of which have been placed into employment, further education or training/apprenticeships.

Programme facilitator Andre Jay says one of the key things that makes the programme successful is having trust and connections with the participants.

“If they don’t trust you and wholeheartedly believe in the process and who you are, it’s not going to work,” says Andre.

The other is the follow-up care facilitators have with the youths and employers for up to a year after they finish the course.

“We can identify most of the barriers that potentially could be issues, rather than the kids having to go through it themselves,” says Andre.

“That seems to work really well.”

IBA general manager Rebecca Roe agrees. “If we did not provide support, some of our young people could get stuck over what we may see as little things,” she says.

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Jassi Singh, front, and Puran Singh have given free meals to people in need. Photo: John Borren.

A caring curry Almost everyone loves butter chicken, and one Tauranga restaurant has been offering the tasty curry free of charge to people who are struggling financially.

Punjab Express gave out more than 100 meals to those in need during Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions.

Owner Puran Singh decided to give out the meals after seeing a man riffling through a rubbish bin for food during lockdown.

He was upset by this, so when his restaurant reopened he did what he could.

Butter chicken, vegetarian curry and samosas have been enjoyed by those in need.

Puran’s son Jassi says they recognise how difficult it is for people at the moment.

“We thought we should help those people that are struggling, because it is hard for a lot of people through these tough times,” says Jassi.

Initially they planned to offer the meals from Wednesday until Friday last week, but after seeing how many people needed their help they extended the offer.

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Jassi says everyone has been very grateful.

“People do appreciate it and they feel it’s really kind of us.”

They have helped single parents feed their children and anyone else in the community that needs a helping hand.

Punjab Express advertised the offer through their Facebook page, but it was a hand-written note in the window of the restaurant that caught a Weekend Sun reader’s eye, and they reached out to the paper to share the gesture.

Tim was picking up takeaways and says he was “quite touched by the simple hand-written message in the window, saying if anyone needs a free meal in these tough times please ask”.

“Kindness goes a long way at any time, but with things the way they are I thought this was worth a mention,” he says.

Jassi says they have had people offer donations to help with the free meals, but they declined because they wanted it to come from their business.

Puran has owned the restaurant for 17 years. He also owns restaurants in Auckland and is looking to offer meals there when they reach Level 3.

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Acorn Foundation donates more than $2 million St John is one of 194 charities and community organisations benefiting from this year’s record Acorn Foundation distributions across the Western Bay of Plenty community.

Acorn Foundation CEO Lori Luke says this year’s record distributions are an acknowledgment of the incredible generosity of their growing number of donors.

“The Acorn team is honoured to make these distributions on behalf of our donors, who all care deeply about our community,” says Lori.

“The recipients that are specified by our donors, or selected by the Acorn Distributions Committee, are so important to the wellbeing of our region, and it is our privilege to be able to support their hard work.”

St John’s Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Katikati and Te Puke stations are being gifted $37,000 this year from nine different Acorn endowment funds, bringing the total granted to the organisation since 2008 to more than $250,000.

Jeremy Gooders, St John Bay of Plenty district operations manager, says Acorn Foundation funding helps them to provide life-saving community services.

“St John is very appreciative to have been a long-time recipient of funds from Acorn Foundation

donors,” says Jeremy.

“It has allowed us to purchase vital and lifesaving medical equipment for our emergency ambulance service, and to provide health-related services to support our community in the Western Bay of Plenty.”

The record distribution this year is driven by a nearly 50 per cent growth in Acorn’s funds under management, which surpassed $53.6 million in June.

Whilst most of this growth was driven by gifts in wills, Lori says donors contribute in all sorts of ways including estates, living gifts, trust resettlements, community group funds, giving circles and Workplace Giving programmes.

“People choose to contribute to our community for all sorts of reasons,” says Lori. “Endowment funds – whether donations come via living giving or an estate bequest – are invested in perpetuity, and the investment income is used to support local causes every year.”

This year’s Acorn distribution also marks another milestone for the Foundation, which has now contributed more than $10 million to the community since its inception in 2003.

This September is also wills month, allowing people to update their will for free to include a charitable donation.

A full list of the Acorn Foundation’s 2021 distributions can be found on pages 14-15 or via: www.acornfoundation.org.nz

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Hunt for new members

The Bay Dragons at the Hamilton Super 12 Regatta.

The dragon boating team Bay Dragons are looking for new members, so if you’re keen to try a new sport and meet some great people, then now is the time to give it a go.

Dragon boating is a sport that combines teamwork, technique, timing and power to paddle a boat in unison.

Bay of Plenty Dragon Boat Club president Brooke Hargreaves says dragon boating improves all over body fitness, but it’s relatively low impact and helps with mental health as well.

“It’s hard to explain the sensation that you get when you’re on the water,” says Brooke.

“You might have had a really rough day or a rough week, and you get out on that water for an hour and your whole mental state just changes.”

They are looking for people aged 12 and up of any fitness level to join the fun.

“Dragon boating has all those aspects that people are looking for when they do team sports - fun and comraderie, fitness and socialising on-and-off the water,” says Brooke.

“We have social and competitive aspects to our

team, so it’s entirely up to the individual whether or not they want to compete.”

For those that are interested in competing, the club has a great record, taking out 11 medals at the 2021 New Zealand Dragon Boating National Championships.

The club sent three teams to the regatta at Lake Hood in Ashburton and the Women’s, Mixed and Boobops Breast Cancer Survivors brought back nine golds, one silver and a bronze medal.

The sport runs from September until the end of March and they will meet for training at Covid Alert Level 2. Meetings are on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings at Sulphur Point in Tauranga.

“The majority of us love getting out on the water on a Saturday morning,” adds Brooke.

“Nine times out of 10, it’s really glassy and flat and the sunshine’s coming out. It’s just really good relief from a hectic week.”

Brook encourages anyone that wants to increase their fitness - and have fun while doing it - to join the team.

For more information or to join, email: Alisha Evans baydragons_recruitment@yahoo.co.nz

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Water skills create a whole new world

“In the Bay of Plenty, you’ve got great weather, lakes, rivers and the ocean right on your back doorstep,” says Moss.

“It’s vital for kids to know about water safety and to be able to read the water in order to thrive in it.

“It’s time I gave back to the community through this programme.

“I hugely appreciate all the support I received back in the day and I’ve never forgotten it.”

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Moss is a strong supporter of the new Water Skills for Life Pilot plus Programme founded by Anne Mcleod, and says it’s critical for kids who want to enjoy a whole other world in the water.

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“It should be one of those life skills that everyone is taught at school.

WSFLplus You should learn how to cook, change a tyre, do a bit of maths and swim.”

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With two parents who showed him the skills needed to live a fulfilling life on the water’s edge, it opened vast opportunities for him to thrive both under and on its surface.

Moss, who grew up in Tauranga and has since represented New Zealand in four water-based sports, believes all children should be given the same opportunities he had.

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Moss Burmester and his mum Bronwen have spent a lot of their lives in or on the water.

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underwater hockey team prior to having children, and once Moss was born, she didn’t give it up.

Instead, she brought him with her to train.

“One of my earliest memories is wrapping my arms around my mum’s neck and lying on her back whilst she trained in the Greerton pool here in Tauranga,” says Moss.

“It would basically be a form of resistance training for her, and she would swim half a length above water and the other half underwater.

“I remember she would always tell me to tap her if I needed to breathe and she would swim to the surface.”

Experiences such as this one, and early interactions in the water, is what gave Moss the confidence to really value everything the water has to offer and the passion to share it with others.

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“As I was always in that environment, I grew a passion for the water. It opened the doorway for me to pursue my various sporting pathways and careers in the pool later in life, and to take them more seriously.”

The now 40-year-old has represented New Zealand in not only swimming, which took him to the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and the World Championships, but also surf lifesaving, underwater hockey and, more recently, spearfishing.

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Mount celebrates tourism winners Mount Maunganui tourism operators and attractions have been recognised as 2021 Travellers’ Choice award winners by Tripadvisor.

The Mount Hot Pools, Hibiscus Surf School, Mount Maunganui Main Beach, Mount Maunganui Base Track, Mount Maunganui Summit Track and V8 Trike Tours, along with Tauranga’s The Aviator Experience, have all

been recognised, with the coveted achievement celebratrating businesses and attractions that consistently deliver fantastic experiences.

Formerly known as the Certificate of Excellence, the Traveller’s Choice Award acknowledges businesses that have earned great reviews on Tripadvisor over the past 12 months. These businesses make up the top 10 per cent of businesses listed on Tripadvisor.

Mount Hot Pools is one of the attractions that has been recognised as a 2021 Travellers’ Choice award winner by Tripadvisor.

In August 2019, the Mount Hot Pools was inducted into the Tripadvisor Hall of Fame for its continued achievement.

This is now the tenth year the hot pools have been recognised, but the last year differed as reviews and ratings largely came from domestic tourists and locals.

Mount Hot Pools manager Matthew Strange is ecstatic with the news - especially given the country’s latest lockdowns and the fact that the attraction has only just re-opened.

“The news is very welcomed during this tough time," says Matthew. "It acknowledges the hard work our team put in 364 days a year to create a fantastic all-round customer experience.

“It’s great to be recognised for our cleanliness, presentation, and friendly-staff. We couldn’t wait to re-open and welcome visitors back into the facility in Alert Level 2.”

V8 Trike Tours Owners Kathryn and Nigel Busbridge said they were “thrilled” to win the award - their fourth Tripadvisor award in five years of operation.

“This award comes through determination, dedication and hard work from the whole team at

V8 Trike Tours over the years,” says Nigel.

Tourism Bay of Plenty general manager Oscar Nathan congratulates all of the 2021 winners during what has been a testing year for tourism.

“They reflect our place DNA and its enduring appeal,” says Nathan, “from ocean and beaches to horticultural provenance.”

Chief commercial officer at Tripadvisor, Kanika Soni, echoes Oscar’s comment.

“I know the past year has been extremely challenging for tourism businesses,” says Kanika.

“What has impressed me is how businesses adapted to these challenges, implementing new cleanliness measures, adding social distancing guidelines, and utilising technology to prioritise guest safety.

“The Travellers’ Choice Awards highlight the places that are consistently excellent - delivering quality experiences time and time again even while navigating changing customer expectations and new ways of working.”

Elsewhere in the Bay of Plenty, Ōhope Beach, Julians Berry Farm and Café, and Awakeri Rail Adventures also received 2021 Travellers’ Choice awards this year.

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School says no to extra liquor store writing. The notification period ended on August 4.

Tauranga City Council team leader of environmental health and licensing, Sam Kemp, says a significant number of public objections to the application have been received.

Public hearing

The liquor licensing team is awaiting reports from the medical officer of health, the police and the

alcohol licensing inspector, he says.

Once completed, the application will go to the independent District Licensing Committee who will decide if there is a need for a public hearing and determine the outcome of the application.

“With the current number of objections received, it is likely that a public hearing will be held,” says Sam. Ngaere says she will attend the hearing if there is one. Alisha Evans

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Brookfield School principal Ngaere Durie is worried about the impact another liquor store will have on their community. Photo: John Borren.

The possibility of another liquor store in Brookfield has spurred the community into action, with a local school filing a petition to oppose it.

An application has been made to Tauranga City Council’s environmental health and licensing team for a Super Liquor store in Ridge Plaza, at 2 Jude Place.

There are already three shops that sell alcohol within 300 metres of Brookfield School, and Principal Ngaere Durie says another one is unnecessary.

Social problems

She is worried about the impact it will have on students and the community - especially with high numbers of elderly people living in the area.

“We’re concerned around the social problems that come with it,” says Ngaere.

“Whether it’s from alcohol-related harm, alcohol consumption, violence or other crime, driving and any motor vehicle accidents and especially binge drinking.”

There are also three early childhood centres in close proximity to the proposed shop.

The proposed store hours are from 9am to 10pm, seven days a week.

The store will be open for the entire school day,

and Ngaere is worried about children walking home when they’ve finished after-school care.

“We could be exposed to some highly intoxicated people during the school day,” she says. “I'm not keen on that at all, because it becomes a security issue.”

Tight community

There are further concerns around students seeing advertising for alcohol and vaping, as well as the risk of them encountering intoxicated people.

“Children are naturally inquisitive, and I would rather they ask questions about positive things rather than alcohol ads or people that they might see drinking,” says Ngaere.

The proposed store is just across the road from the new site for Brookfield School, around 500m from the current school on Millers Road.

In 2019 the Ministry of Education announced a new school would be built because of the burgeoning roll, and plans have recently been finalised. A start date for the build is yet to be confirmed.

Ngaere says the community has backed the school’s stance, with lots of people coming to sign the petition and making their own submissions.

“We have a very tight community,” she says.

“We support each other.”

As part of the process, applications are publically notified and people have 15 days to object in

Bay of Plenty rugby back on the menu Rugby in the Bay of Plenty is set for a comeback after the recent Alert Level 4 lockdown, with a big rugby match the leading light among upcoming fixtures.

All of New Zealand, excluding Auckland, dropped to Alert Level 2 at 11.59pm on Tuesday, allowing for outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people.

At Alert Level 2, team sports events can continue, but are limited to 50 people at indoor venues and 100 people at outdoor venues.

Professional leagues can go ahead at Alert Level 2 because they take place in controlled workplaces.

New Zealand Rugby has therefore confirmed the Bunnings Warehouse NPC, FPC and Heartland Championship, outside of Auckland, will also recommence from Friday, September 17.

A revised draw is expected in the coming days so the Steamers and Volcanix will soon be back in action.

The shift has also put local team sports back on the menu, with the previously postponed Baywide Premier Men’s rugby final, at long last, set to take place.

Tauranga Sports will now face Whakarewarewa on Saturday, September 18, pending on return to play protocols being met.

The remaining Secondary School Girls and Central Bay Junior Rugby teams can also re-assemble and train.

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THANKS TO THE AMAZING GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS RECIPIENTS

TAGGED FUNDS

TOTAL DIST

Acorn Foundation Admin Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre (ARRC) Arthritis support in Tauranga

K Pensabene, R Thornley, Anon J Abbot

$1,103

B Shaw

$12,867

Association of NZ Embroiders Guild

Anon

$67,799

$999

Asthma & Respiratory Management Society A Coad

$1,057

Awhina House

Craigs Investment Partners, N Campbell, Anon

$8,448

Bay Conservation Alliance BaySwim (swimming lessons for schoolchildren) Bellyful

J Abbot

$1,103

Noonan Family

Big Buddy Mentoring Trust

N Campbell

Anon

Salvation Army Tauranga

D&L Caird, J Chappell-Mathias, J&P Laing, E Trowbridge

Save The Children NZ

D&L Caird

SPCA Hamilton

Anon

SPCA Tauranga

C Bithell, P&E Kershaw

Special Olympics Tauranga

Cooney Lees Morgan

$44,497 $3,510 $14,710 $8,989 $500

St Columba Presbyterian Church

R&E Shepherd

St Enoch's Presbyterian Church

Goodwill Trust Fund

$6,850

St John - Katikati

J Friis

$7,657

St John - Mt Maunganui

J&M O'Reilly

$2,225

St John - Otorohanga

$13,271

$1,500

St John - Tauranga

$200

St John - Te Puke

Anon M&L Bellerby, M&C George, K&R Hunt, R&M McGowan, J&M O'Reilly, R&E Shepherd, P&D van Loghem Anon

St Peters House

ASB, Craigs Investment Partners

$7,000

Starship Foundation

C Bithell, S&N Turner

$4,402

$10,000

Blind & Low Vision Tauranga

J&P Laing, J&M O'Reilly, P Roadley, R&E Shepherd

Blue Light Western Bay

KPMG

$19,656 $2,114

BOP Classic Aircraft Trust

Community Group Fund

$2,830

BOP Sailing Academy Trust

Community Group Fund

$5,822

BOP Youth Development Trust

Anon

Brain Injured Children Trust

Sally's Angels Giving Circle

Brookfield School

Noonan Family

Camp Quality

Emergency Services Club

CanTeen

Emergency Services Club, R&M McGowan

$5,645

CCS Disability Action Tauranga

M&L Bellerby, A Coad, R&E Shepherd

$9,003

Complex Chronic Illness Support Inc

Community Group Fund

$2,301

$14,710 $14,413 $12,703

Street Kai

Cooney Lees Morgan C Bithell

$1,603

$3,000

Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi Takitimu House (Tauranga Moana Nightshelter Trust)

N Campbell, L&K Christie, Craigs Investment Partners

$7,605

$1,500

Tauranga Art Gallery

C Jarman, K&I Holdaway

$8,708

$10,626

Tauranga Arts Festival

Sally's Angels Giving Circle

$6,000

Community Group Fund

$1,842

$18,273

Tauranga Boys' College Old Boys' Association Tauranga District Group Riding for the Disabled

Cooney Lees Morgan

$500

$500

Creative BOP

Community Group Fund

$2,168

Diabetes Tauranga

Community Group Fund

$10,442

EquiPotential (RDA Hamilton)

M Sutherland

$4,595

Far East Broadcasting Co Trust

R&H Schleinkofer

$1,420

Fred Hollows Foundation of NZ

A Thorburn, N Campbell

$3,605

Good Neighbour

Craigs Investment Partners

$5,000

Tautoko Mai Sexual Harm Support

N Campbell KPMG, L&K Christie

$3,215 $4,234

Tauranga Girls' College

Walters Family

$2,000

Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard

Community Group Fund

$7,711

Tauranga Women's Refuge

N Campbell, Community Group Fund, Anon

Tauriko Playcentre

Cooney Lees Morgan

Graeme Dingle Foundation WBOP

P&K Tinholt, Anon

$7,000

Te Aranui Youth Trust

Growing through Grief

Honeybadgers Giving Circle

$1,933

Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade

Anon

Homes of Hope

N Campbell

The Hub Te Puke

ASB, Craigs Investment Partners, Anon

$200 $4,000

$11,172 $500 $200

$21,687

Jezreel House (EBOP)

Anon

The Parkinsonism Society Tauranga

J&G Clarke, J Friis

Katikati Innovative Horticulture Trust

J&K Heuseveldt, A Owen

$50,000

Tipu Skills for Life

NumberWorks'nWords

Katikati Primary School

P Goodyear

$15,960

KidsCan

Craigs Investment Partners, NumberWorks'nWords

Under the Stars

N Campbell, Craigs Investment Partners

$2,200

Waikato/BOP Cancer Society

C Bithell, M&C George, P&E Kershaw

$9,917

Waipuna Hospice

M&L Bellerby, D&L Caird, L&K Christie, J&G Clarke, K&R Hunt, J&P Laing, G&C Olsen, K Pensabene, J Round, R&E Shepherd, P&D van Loghem

Whanau Awhina Women's Refuge (EBOP)

Anon

$7,364

$4,750

Lifeline

Honeybadgers Giving Circle

$1,933

Live for More

N Campbell, Honeybadgers Giving Circle

$2,134

Marine Reach NZ

R&H Schleinkofer

$1,420

$750

$109,410

Mockingbird

L&K Christie, Anon

Motor Neurone Disease NZ

D Thompson & C Beard, Community Group Fund

$7,988

WWF NZ

A Thorburn

$3,405

Mt Maunganui Lifeguard Service

C Bithell, P Roadley, Community Group Fund

$4,716

YMCA Tauranga

Community Group Fund

$2,343

Neurological Foundation of NZ

M&C George, A Thorburn

$4,334

Zipper Club Tauranga

Community Group Fund

$2,620

NZ Heart Foundation Tauranga

P&E Kershaw, R&E Shepherd

NZ Society of Genealogists

H McLean

Organisations outside WBOP

Craigs Investment Partners

$136,057

Omanu Surf Lifesaving Club

K Pensabene

Rescue Helicopters outside WBOP

Craigs Investment Partners

$23,932

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust

J Abbot, M&L Bellerby, Community Group Fund

Funds to be allocated

Acorn Vital Impact Fund, J Chappell-Mathias, Craigs Investment Partners, First XI Giving Circle, B Sutherland, C Toop

$98,745

Otorohanga District & Community Trust

Anon

$14,710

Pacific Island Community Trust

Anon

$3,193

Pacific Leprosy Foundation

J&M O'Reilly

$12,246

$9,541

$14,236 $9,387 $49,224 $5,121

$2,225

RECIPIENTS

UNTAGGED FUNDS

Adventure Specialties Trust

R Preston-Thomas

$1,114,938 TOTAL DIST $2,000

OVER $2M IN DISTRIBUTIONS THIS YEAR Brain Injured Children Trust

J&P Laing, Mabey Family

$3,000

Tauranga Christian Community Trust

Anon

Brave Hearts NZ

J Chappell-Mathias

$2,000

Tauranga Community Foodbank Trust

J Chappell-Mathias, Mabey Family, B Sutherland,

$12,500

Budget Advisory Service Whakatane

The Tindall Foundation

$5,000

Tauranga Community Housing Trust

G&S Laing, E Macrae, H Shepherd & N Fletcher, C Toop, L Wootton

$12,500

Christians Against Poverty

D&L Caird, B Sutherland, E Trowbridge

$12,500

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga

A Simpson, C Toop

$12,500

Citizens Advice Bureau Whakatane

The Tindall Foundation

$5,000

COLAB Te Puke

D&L Caird, D&S Campbell

$5,516

Complex Chronic Illness Support Inc

J Chappell-Mathias

$2,000

Detour Theatre

J Chappell-Mathias

$2,000

Tauranga Women's Refuge

Acorn Vital Impact Fund, J Chappell-Mathias, Tauranga Help

Dress for Success BOP

Acorn Vital Impact Fund, M Sutherland, The Tindall Foundation

$6,000

Tauranga Youth Development Team

A Simpson

Envirohub BOP

J Friis

$8,000

Te Aranui Youth Trust

R&M McGowan, Tauranga Police CIB, C Toop

Epilepsy Association of NZ

J&P Laing

$500

Te Puke Toy Library

D&L Caird

Families Achieving Balance

J Chappell-Mathias, C Toop

$5,000

The Boys Brigade in NZ

M&T Mills Family

$5,651

Gender Dynamix

The Tindall Foundation

$7,000

The Clothing Project (EBOP)

The Tindall Foundation

$5,000

Get Smart Tauranga

J Chappell-Mathias, W&J Eaton

$5,000

The Daily Charitable Trust

D&M Bassett, D&L Caird, The Tindall Foundation, Anon

$5,000

Good Neighbour

N&M Bicknell, R Preston-Thomas

$12,500

The Girl Guides Association NZ

M Sutherland C&P Peat, The Tindall Foundation, Anon

$1,000

$2,000

Have a Heart Charitable Trust (EBOP)

The Tindall Foundation

$7,000

Trees For Survival

J Friis, E Olsen, C Tustain

$3,000

Hearing Dogs NZ

B Burns & A Johnston

$8,424

$12,500

Volunteer WBOP

C Toop

$2,000

Waihi Beach Community Centre

M&T Duncan, A Simpson, The Tindall Foundation

$5,000

Waihi Beach Lifeguard Services

B Sutherland

$3,000

Waihi Beach School

C Toop

$2,915

Hearing Support BOP

J Sutherland

$4,319

Homes of Hope

J Chappell-Mathias

$2,000

House of Science Tauranga

C Toop

$2,000

Inspiring Stories (EBOP)

The Tindall Foundation

$7,000

Kāinga Tupu Taskforce on Homelessness

A Simpson, M Sutherland

$4,000

Katch Katikati

M&T Duncan

$2,000

Katikati Community Centre

Acorn Vital Impact Fund, The Tindall Foundation, S&N Turner

Kawerau Blue Light Ventures

The Tindall Foundation

$7,000

Kawerau and Districts Ageing in Place

The Tindall Foundation

$7,000

Kia Mau Charitable Trust

M&T Duncan

$1,000

M Sutherland

$2,000

TOTAL UNTAGGED DISTRIBUTIONS**

$609,144

KidsCan Kidz Need Dadz BOP

J Chappell-Mathias, Tauranga Police CIB

$5,000

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

TOTAL DIST

Life Education Trust WBOP

C Toop

$2,000

Live for More

Haine Family, A Thorburn

Male Survivors BOP Trust

The Tindall Foundation

Merivale Community Centre

M McCracken, A Simpson

Mockingbird

M&T Mills Family

$5,000

Number Works'nWords Tauranga

M&T Mills Family

$5,000

NZ Council of Victim Support

Acorn Vital Impact Fund, J Chappell-Mathias, C Toop

Open Home Foundation

M Sutherland

$5,000

Otumoetai Toy Library

B Sutherland

$1,000

Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club

B Sutherland

$2,000

Papamoa Toy Library

L Wootton

$1,000

Parent to Parent Coastal BOP

J&P Laing, J Round

$2,000

Parenting Place

M&T Mills Family

$5,000

Project Generate

The Tindall Foundation

$2,000

Rainbow Youth Inc

The Tindall Foundation

$5,275

Recreate NZ

E Brown

$3,657

Road Safety Education Ltd

A Simpson

$2,000

Royal NZ Plunket Trust

J Chappell-Mathias, Anon

$12,500

Tauranga Girls' College Tertiary Scholarship Tauranga Girls' College Trust

$4,000

SociaLink

M Sutherland, C Toop

$12,500

Tauranga Art Gallery Junior Art Awards

$6,000

SPELD NZ

J Chappell-Mathias, A Crane, J Round

$4,005

TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

$345,745

$2,492

TOTAL 2021 DISTRIBUTIONS

$2,069,827

$12,500

$12,500 $5,000 $12,500

Anon

Awhina House

N&M Bicknell, J Chappell-Mathias

Pukehinahina Charitable Trust

$7,280

Bay Conservation Alliance

J Friis, E Olsen

Red Cross WBOP

J&M O'Reilly

$2,225

Baywide Community Law

Rescue. Revive. Rehome.

Cooney Lees Morgan

M&T Duncan, Mabey Family, B Sutherland, M Sutherland, C Toop, L Wootton

Rhema Media NZ

R&H Schleinkofer

Big Brothers Big Sisters (EBOP)

The Tindall Foundation

$7,000

St Peters Church

Anon

Ronald McDonald House

Cooney Lees Morgan

Big Buddy Mentoring Trust

M&T Mills Family

$5,000

St Peters House

J Chappell-Mathias, A Coad, Mabey Family, S&N Turner

Rotary Club of Katikati

A Owen

Blue Light Ventures

N&M Bicknell, F McGrogan, B Sutherland

$12,500

$12,500

$12,500

StarJam Charitable Trust

A Crane, J&P Laing

$3,100

B Sutherland, C Toop

$5,000

Acorn Vital Impact Fund, B Holm, S&N Turner, Anon

Rotary Club of Maketu

D&S Campbell

$5,000

BOP Therapy Foundation

J Chappell-Mathias, E Trowbridge

$12,500

Sustainability Options Ltd

Royal Forest & Bird Tauranga

P Roadley

$1,963

BOP Youth Development Trust

Cooney Lees Morgan, Haine Family, C Toop

$12,500

Tauranga Budget Advisory Service

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$11,399

$8,266

Anxiety New Zealand Trust

$2,159

$5,000

Haine Family

$5,000

$100

$12,500

Tipu Skills for Life

M&T Mills Family C Bithell, Craigs Investment Partners, K&R Hunt, A Neilson, P&D van Loghem, Anon K&I Holdaway

$1,420

$2,000

$12,500

Peel Forest Outdoor Centre

$500

A Simpson

$12,500

J Chappell-Mathias, B Sutherland

Althorp Village, M&T Duncan, M McCracken

$12,500

Tauranga Regional Multicultural Council

J Chappell-Mathias, Tauranga Help

Grief Support Services

Age Concern Tauranga

$7,163

$8,095

$1,500

$22,350

$3,500

$12,500

Acorn Vital Impact Fund, J Chappell-Mathias, R PrestonThomas

M Sutherland

B&J Currie, M&T Mills Family, M&G Read-Smith, Anon

C Bithell

$16,009

Tauranga District Group Riding for the Disabled Tauranga Living Without Violence Collective Takitimu House (Tauranga Moana Nightshelter Trust)

Graeme Dingle Foundation WBOP

K&I Holdaway

$2,025

$2,492

The Hub Te Puke

Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club

$12,500

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PET Charitable Trust Philips Search & Rescue Trust

$801

TOTAL TAGGED DISTRIBUTIONS*

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$12,500

WBOP Neighbourhood Support

L Wootton

$2,000

Western Bay Heritage Trust

C Toop

$1,000

Western Bay Wildilfe Trust

E Olsen

$2,000

Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust (EBOP)

The Tindall Foundation

$3,000

Whanau Awhina Women's Refuge (EBOP)

The Tindall Foundation

$5,000

Youth Encounter Ministries Trust

J Chappell-Mathias, A Simpson, B Sutherland, J Tingey

Youth Search and Rescue Trust

R Preston-Thomas, A Thorburn

Acorn Foundation Adult Learner Scholarship (UoW) Acorn Foundation Beverly Perszyk Scholarship (UoW)

$12,500 $2,000

FUNDS Anon

$3,000

K Perszyk

$1,000

Amnesty International NZ

G&M Ware

$4,310

Bob & Joy Owens Scholarships

Owens Charitable Trust

BOP Medical Students Scholarship

BOP Medical Students Scholarship

Cashmore Family Scholarship (TBC)

Cashmore Family

$115,000 $4,500 $10,000

Christine Tustain Classical Music Award

C Tustain

$2,000

Christine Tustain Sports Award

C Tustain

$2,000

Dale Carnegie Youth Programme Scholarships Eva Trowbridge Adult Learner Scholarship (UoW) Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction

R&M McGowan

$22,000

E Trowbridge

$3,000

J Medlicott

$55,230

Jann Medlicott Creative Arts Award

J Medlicott

$10,000

Outward Bound Scholarships

B Granger, Haine Family, J&P Laing, G&C Olsen, T Wadsworth

$35,595

Page Acorn Engineering Scholarshiips

B&P Page

$57,609

Robin & Anne Scoular Scholarship (Otumoetai College)

R&A Scoular

$10,500

Anon

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THANKS TO THE AMAZING GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS RECIPIENTS

TAGGED FUNDS

TOTAL DIST

Acorn Foundation Admin Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation Centre (ARRC) Arthritis support in Tauranga

K Pensabene, R Thornley, Anon J Abbot

$1,103

B Shaw

$12,867

Association of NZ Embroiders Guild

Anon

$67,799

$999

Asthma & Respiratory Management Society A Coad

$1,057

Awhina House

Craigs Investment Partners, N Campbell, Anon

$8,448

Bay Conservation Alliance BaySwim (swimming lessons for schoolchildren) Bellyful

J Abbot

$1,103

Noonan Family

Big Buddy Mentoring Trust

N Campbell

Anon

Salvation Army Tauranga

D&L Caird, J Chappell-Mathias, J&P Laing, E Trowbridge

Save The Children NZ

D&L Caird

SPCA Hamilton

Anon

SPCA Tauranga

C Bithell, P&E Kershaw

Special Olympics Tauranga

Cooney Lees Morgan

$44,497 $3,510 $14,710 $8,989 $500

St Columba Presbyterian Church

R&E Shepherd

St Enoch's Presbyterian Church

Goodwill Trust Fund

$6,850

St John - Katikati

J Friis

$7,657

St John - Mt Maunganui

J&M O'Reilly

$2,225

St John - Otorohanga

$13,271

$1,500

St John - Tauranga

$200

St John - Te Puke

Anon M&L Bellerby, M&C George, K&R Hunt, R&M McGowan, J&M O'Reilly, R&E Shepherd, P&D van Loghem Anon

St Peters House

ASB, Craigs Investment Partners

$7,000

Starship Foundation

C Bithell, S&N Turner

$4,402

$10,000

Blind & Low Vision Tauranga

J&P Laing, J&M O'Reilly, P Roadley, R&E Shepherd

Blue Light Western Bay

KPMG

$19,656 $2,114

BOP Classic Aircraft Trust

Community Group Fund

$2,830

BOP Sailing Academy Trust

Community Group Fund

$5,822

BOP Youth Development Trust

Anon

Brain Injured Children Trust

Sally's Angels Giving Circle

Brookfield School

Noonan Family

Camp Quality

Emergency Services Club

CanTeen

Emergency Services Club, R&M McGowan

$5,645

CCS Disability Action Tauranga

M&L Bellerby, A Coad, R&E Shepherd

$9,003

Complex Chronic Illness Support Inc

Community Group Fund

$2,301

$14,710 $14,413 $12,703

Street Kai

Cooney Lees Morgan C Bithell

$1,603

$3,000

Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi Takitimu House (Tauranga Moana Nightshelter Trust)

N Campbell, L&K Christie, Craigs Investment Partners

$7,605

$1,500

Tauranga Art Gallery

C Jarman, K&I Holdaway

$8,708

$10,626

Tauranga Arts Festival

Sally's Angels Giving Circle

$6,000

Community Group Fund

$1,842

$18,273

Tauranga Boys' College Old Boys' Association Tauranga District Group Riding for the Disabled

Cooney Lees Morgan

$500

$500

Creative BOP

Community Group Fund

$2,168

Diabetes Tauranga

Community Group Fund

$10,442

EquiPotential (RDA Hamilton)

M Sutherland

$4,595

Far East Broadcasting Co Trust

R&H Schleinkofer

$1,420

Fred Hollows Foundation of NZ

A Thorburn, N Campbell

$3,605

Good Neighbour

Craigs Investment Partners

$5,000

Tautoko Mai Sexual Harm Support

N Campbell KPMG, L&K Christie

$3,215 $4,234

Tauranga Girls' College

Walters Family

$2,000

Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard

Community Group Fund

$7,711

Tauranga Women's Refuge

N Campbell, Community Group Fund, Anon

Tauriko Playcentre

Cooney Lees Morgan

Graeme Dingle Foundation WBOP

P&K Tinholt, Anon

$7,000

Te Aranui Youth Trust

Growing through Grief

Honeybadgers Giving Circle

$1,933

Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade

Anon

Homes of Hope

N Campbell

The Hub Te Puke

ASB, Craigs Investment Partners, Anon

$200 $4,000

$11,172 $500 $200

$21,687

Jezreel House (EBOP)

Anon

The Parkinsonism Society Tauranga

J&G Clarke, J Friis

Katikati Innovative Horticulture Trust

J&K Heuseveldt, A Owen

$50,000

Tipu Skills for Life

NumberWorks'nWords

Katikati Primary School

P Goodyear

$15,960

KidsCan

Craigs Investment Partners, NumberWorks'nWords

Under the Stars

N Campbell, Craigs Investment Partners

$2,200

Waikato/BOP Cancer Society

C Bithell, M&C George, P&E Kershaw

$9,917

Waipuna Hospice

M&L Bellerby, D&L Caird, L&K Christie, J&G Clarke, K&R Hunt, J&P Laing, G&C Olsen, K Pensabene, J Round, R&E Shepherd, P&D van Loghem

Whanau Awhina Women's Refuge (EBOP)

Anon

$7,364

$4,750

Lifeline

Honeybadgers Giving Circle

$1,933

Live for More

N Campbell, Honeybadgers Giving Circle

$2,134

Marine Reach NZ

R&H Schleinkofer

$1,420

$750

$109,410

Mockingbird

L&K Christie, Anon

Motor Neurone Disease NZ

D Thompson & C Beard, Community Group Fund

$7,988

WWF NZ

A Thorburn

$3,405

Mt Maunganui Lifeguard Service

C Bithell, P Roadley, Community Group Fund

$4,716

YMCA Tauranga

Community Group Fund

$2,343

Neurological Foundation of NZ

M&C George, A Thorburn

$4,334

Zipper Club Tauranga

Community Group Fund

$2,620

NZ Heart Foundation Tauranga

P&E Kershaw, R&E Shepherd

NZ Society of Genealogists

H McLean

Organisations outside WBOP

Craigs Investment Partners

$136,057

Omanu Surf Lifesaving Club

K Pensabene

Rescue Helicopters outside WBOP

Craigs Investment Partners

$23,932

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust

J Abbot, M&L Bellerby, Community Group Fund

Funds to be allocated

Acorn Vital Impact Fund, J Chappell-Mathias, Craigs Investment Partners, First XI Giving Circle, B Sutherland, C Toop

$98,745

Otorohanga District & Community Trust

Anon

$14,710

Pacific Island Community Trust

Anon

$3,193

Pacific Leprosy Foundation

J&M O'Reilly

$12,246

$9,541

$14,236 $9,387 $49,224 $5,121

$2,225

RECIPIENTS

UNTAGGED FUNDS

Adventure Specialties Trust

R Preston-Thomas

$1,114,938 TOTAL DIST $2,000

OVER $2M IN DISTRIBUTIONS THIS YEAR Brain Injured Children Trust

J&P Laing, Mabey Family

$3,000

Tauranga Christian Community Trust

Anon

Brave Hearts NZ

J Chappell-Mathias

$2,000

Tauranga Community Foodbank Trust

J Chappell-Mathias, Mabey Family, B Sutherland,

$12,500

Budget Advisory Service Whakatane

The Tindall Foundation

$5,000

Tauranga Community Housing Trust

G&S Laing, E Macrae, H Shepherd & N Fletcher, C Toop, L Wootton

$12,500

Christians Against Poverty

D&L Caird, B Sutherland, E Trowbridge

$12,500

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga

A Simpson, C Toop

$12,500

Citizens Advice Bureau Whakatane

The Tindall Foundation

$5,000

COLAB Te Puke

D&L Caird, D&S Campbell

$5,516

Complex Chronic Illness Support Inc

J Chappell-Mathias

$2,000

Detour Theatre

J Chappell-Mathias

$2,000

Tauranga Women's Refuge

Acorn Vital Impact Fund, J Chappell-Mathias, Tauranga Help

Dress for Success BOP

Acorn Vital Impact Fund, M Sutherland, The Tindall Foundation

$6,000

Tauranga Youth Development Team

A Simpson

Envirohub BOP

J Friis

$8,000

Te Aranui Youth Trust

R&M McGowan, Tauranga Police CIB, C Toop

Epilepsy Association of NZ

J&P Laing

$500

Te Puke Toy Library

D&L Caird

Families Achieving Balance

J Chappell-Mathias, C Toop

$5,000

The Boys Brigade in NZ

M&T Mills Family

$5,651

Gender Dynamix

The Tindall Foundation

$7,000

The Clothing Project (EBOP)

The Tindall Foundation

$5,000

Get Smart Tauranga

J Chappell-Mathias, W&J Eaton

$5,000

The Daily Charitable Trust

D&M Bassett, D&L Caird, The Tindall Foundation, Anon

$5,000

Good Neighbour

N&M Bicknell, R Preston-Thomas

$12,500

The Girl Guides Association NZ

M Sutherland C&P Peat, The Tindall Foundation, Anon

$1,000

$2,000

Have a Heart Charitable Trust (EBOP)

The Tindall Foundation

$7,000

Trees For Survival

J Friis, E Olsen, C Tustain

$3,000

Hearing Dogs NZ

B Burns & A Johnston

$8,424

$12,500

Volunteer WBOP

C Toop

$2,000

Waihi Beach Community Centre

M&T Duncan, A Simpson, The Tindall Foundation

$5,000

Waihi Beach Lifeguard Services

B Sutherland

$3,000

Waihi Beach School

C Toop

$2,915

Hearing Support BOP

J Sutherland

$4,319

Homes of Hope

J Chappell-Mathias

$2,000

House of Science Tauranga

C Toop

$2,000

Inspiring Stories (EBOP)

The Tindall Foundation

$7,000

Kāinga Tupu Taskforce on Homelessness

A Simpson, M Sutherland

$4,000

Katch Katikati

M&T Duncan

$2,000

Katikati Community Centre

Acorn Vital Impact Fund, The Tindall Foundation, S&N Turner

Kawerau Blue Light Ventures

The Tindall Foundation

$7,000

Kawerau and Districts Ageing in Place

The Tindall Foundation

$7,000

Kia Mau Charitable Trust

M&T Duncan

$1,000

M Sutherland

$2,000

TOTAL UNTAGGED DISTRIBUTIONS**

$609,144

KidsCan Kidz Need Dadz BOP

J Chappell-Mathias, Tauranga Police CIB

$5,000

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

TOTAL DIST

Life Education Trust WBOP

C Toop

$2,000

Live for More

Haine Family, A Thorburn

Male Survivors BOP Trust

The Tindall Foundation

Merivale Community Centre

M McCracken, A Simpson

Mockingbird

M&T Mills Family

$5,000

Number Works'nWords Tauranga

M&T Mills Family

$5,000

NZ Council of Victim Support

Acorn Vital Impact Fund, J Chappell-Mathias, C Toop

Open Home Foundation

M Sutherland

$5,000

Otumoetai Toy Library

B Sutherland

$1,000

Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club

B Sutherland

$2,000

Papamoa Toy Library

L Wootton

$1,000

Parent to Parent Coastal BOP

J&P Laing, J Round

$2,000

Parenting Place

M&T Mills Family

$5,000

Project Generate

The Tindall Foundation

$2,000

Rainbow Youth Inc

The Tindall Foundation

$5,275

Recreate NZ

E Brown

$3,657

Road Safety Education Ltd

A Simpson

$2,000

Royal NZ Plunket Trust

J Chappell-Mathias, Anon

$12,500

Tauranga Girls' College Tertiary Scholarship Tauranga Girls' College Trust

$4,000

SociaLink

M Sutherland, C Toop

$12,500

Tauranga Art Gallery Junior Art Awards

$6,000

SPELD NZ

J Chappell-Mathias, A Crane, J Round

$4,005

TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS

$345,745

$2,492

TOTAL 2021 DISTRIBUTIONS

$2,069,827

$12,500

$12,500 $5,000 $12,500

Anon

Awhina House

N&M Bicknell, J Chappell-Mathias

Pukehinahina Charitable Trust

$7,280

Bay Conservation Alliance

J Friis, E Olsen

Red Cross WBOP

J&M O'Reilly

$2,225

Baywide Community Law

Rescue. Revive. Rehome.

Cooney Lees Morgan

M&T Duncan, Mabey Family, B Sutherland, M Sutherland, C Toop, L Wootton

Rhema Media NZ

R&H Schleinkofer

Big Brothers Big Sisters (EBOP)

The Tindall Foundation

$7,000

St Peters Church

Anon

Ronald McDonald House

Cooney Lees Morgan

Big Buddy Mentoring Trust

M&T Mills Family

$5,000

St Peters House

J Chappell-Mathias, A Coad, Mabey Family, S&N Turner

Rotary Club of Katikati

A Owen

Blue Light Ventures

N&M Bicknell, F McGrogan, B Sutherland

$12,500

$12,500

$12,500

StarJam Charitable Trust

A Crane, J&P Laing

$3,100

B Sutherland, C Toop

$5,000

Acorn Vital Impact Fund, B Holm, S&N Turner, Anon

Rotary Club of Maketu

D&S Campbell

$5,000

BOP Therapy Foundation

J Chappell-Mathias, E Trowbridge

$12,500

Sustainability Options Ltd

Royal Forest & Bird Tauranga

P Roadley

$1,963

BOP Youth Development Trust

Cooney Lees Morgan, Haine Family, C Toop

$12,500

Tauranga Budget Advisory Service

SINCE 2003 WE'VE BEEN ABLE TO DISTRIBUTE OVER $10M TO OUR COMMUNITY.

$11,399

$8,266

Anxiety New Zealand Trust

$2,159

$5,000

Haine Family

$5,000

$100

$12,500

Tipu Skills for Life

M&T Mills Family C Bithell, Craigs Investment Partners, K&R Hunt, A Neilson, P&D van Loghem, Anon K&I Holdaway

$1,420

$2,000

$12,500

Peel Forest Outdoor Centre

$500

A Simpson

$12,500

J Chappell-Mathias, B Sutherland

Althorp Village, M&T Duncan, M McCracken

$12,500

Tauranga Regional Multicultural Council

J Chappell-Mathias, Tauranga Help

Grief Support Services

Age Concern Tauranga

$7,163

$8,095

$1,500

$22,350

$3,500

$12,500

Acorn Vital Impact Fund, J Chappell-Mathias, R PrestonThomas

M Sutherland

B&J Currie, M&T Mills Family, M&G Read-Smith, Anon

C Bithell

$16,009

Tauranga District Group Riding for the Disabled Tauranga Living Without Violence Collective Takitimu House (Tauranga Moana Nightshelter Trust)

Graeme Dingle Foundation WBOP

K&I Holdaway

$2,025

$2,492

The Hub Te Puke

Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club

$12,500

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PET Charitable Trust Philips Search & Rescue Trust

$801

TOTAL TAGGED DISTRIBUTIONS*

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$12,500

WBOP Neighbourhood Support

L Wootton

$2,000

Western Bay Heritage Trust

C Toop

$1,000

Western Bay Wildilfe Trust

E Olsen

$2,000

Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust (EBOP)

The Tindall Foundation

$3,000

Whanau Awhina Women's Refuge (EBOP)

The Tindall Foundation

$5,000

Youth Encounter Ministries Trust

J Chappell-Mathias, A Simpson, B Sutherland, J Tingey

Youth Search and Rescue Trust

R Preston-Thomas, A Thorburn

Acorn Foundation Adult Learner Scholarship (UoW) Acorn Foundation Beverly Perszyk Scholarship (UoW)

$12,500 $2,000

FUNDS Anon

$3,000

K Perszyk

$1,000

Amnesty International NZ

G&M Ware

$4,310

Bob & Joy Owens Scholarships

Owens Charitable Trust

BOP Medical Students Scholarship

BOP Medical Students Scholarship

Cashmore Family Scholarship (TBC)

Cashmore Family

$115,000 $4,500 $10,000

Christine Tustain Classical Music Award

C Tustain

$2,000

Christine Tustain Sports Award

C Tustain

$2,000

Dale Carnegie Youth Programme Scholarships Eva Trowbridge Adult Learner Scholarship (UoW) Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction

R&M McGowan

$22,000

E Trowbridge

$3,000

J Medlicott

$55,230

Jann Medlicott Creative Arts Award

J Medlicott

$10,000

Outward Bound Scholarships

B Granger, Haine Family, J&P Laing, G&C Olsen, T Wadsworth

$35,595

Page Acorn Engineering Scholarshiips

B&P Page

$57,609

Robin & Anne Scoular Scholarship (Otumoetai College)

R&A Scoular

$10,500

Anon

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Emergency housing at the Mount

A couple of related issues this year have highlighted to me how lacking in common sense and ability the Labour government and our Labour appointed council are when it comes to housing.

The first was the recent revelation that Labour has started housing homeless on Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui - probably New Zealand’s most expensive street outside of Auckland.

Doing this is plain wrong.

We all care about the issues of homelessness and housing, but most New Zealanders don’t have the privilege of living there and

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surely Labour could get much more bang for the hardworking taxpayer’s buck in 100 other places - actually probably 1000. What this showed is that Ardern’s team has more money (from us) than sense.

The second issue I acknowledge is somewhat more complex, but even so, shows the seeming inability of the powers that be to act. Concerned locals have come to me as MP for Tauranga about increased social problems at Mount Drury.

I was told that drinking and drug use, parties, noise, graffiti and even fires and break ins at building sites and the like have increased. In addition, a homeless person has made a permanent home in the caves

there, close to the beach, shops and children’s playground.

I have sympathy for this person, who I am sure needs significant assistance and housing, and I wrote to council about all of these issues.

The answer? Silence.

And so, I am sure the social problems and homelessness will grow when, as I have written here before, the answers for Tauranga are relatively simple if there is the political will from Labour and their commissioners.

Get on with transforming our city’s big old state houses into many more new, fit-forpurpose homes.

Staying vigilant against Delta I know many people in Tauranga will be excited to be back at alert level two – but the job’s not done yet.

We all still need to play our part to stamp out this Delta variant.

As we’ve seen from this outbreak, Delta moves faster and is more infectious, so it’s really important that, even as we enjoy being out and about, we stick to these golden rules.

Firstly, wear a mask whenever you leave the house.

Face coverings are now required whenever you’re inside most public venues – such as malls, libraries or shops.

Make sure you scan in, or keep some kind of record of everywhere you visit. It’s important to do this wherever you go, but at some venues – like restaurants, cinemas and churches – it’s now mandatory.

Keep gatherings like weddings, funerals and birthday parties small. Indoor gatherings are now limited to 50 people, while outdoor

gatherings are allowed up to 100 people.

If you have cold or flu-like symptoms, no matter where you are in the country, we’re asking that you get a Covid-19 test. For advice on testing, call your doctor, your iwi health provider, or Healthline on: 0800 358 5453.

Finally, getting vaccinated is the best way you can protect your community and your loved ones from Covid-19. If you’re aged 12 or over, you can book your vaccine now at: www. bookmyvaccine.nz or by calling: 0800 28 29 26.

Reaching level two is a testament to the hard work of everyone in Tauranga and right across New Zealand.

Thank you for doing your bit for the team of five million – and for continuing to keep up your guard against Delta.

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Friday 10 September 2021

Asphalt or chip seal – the vexed question One of the most frequent complaints Tauranga City Council commissioners receive is from people expressing dissatisfaction that the asphalt road surface in their quiet suburban street has been, or will be, replaced with chip seal.

could be for all of the owners of properties on those streets to agree to pay a targeted rate to cover the extra cost of asphalt. Provided such a rate would not be too administratively complex to apply, that’s something the commissioners could consider.

Hon Jan Tinetti

On a purely aesthetic level, this is perfectly understandable – asphalt (also known as hotmix) provides a nice-looking, flat black surface which creates minimal road noise. The roads in many Tauranga subdivisions are surfaced in asphalt, purely because it is a good selling point.

Asphalt is also resilient, long-lasting and usually requires little maintenance during its normal lifetime.

Labour List MP

For appointments and assistance please phone: 07 571 2492 jan.tinetti@parliament.govt.nz @jantinetti

Cost difference

The problem from council’s perspective is that when that lifetime is nearing its end, asphalt is expensive to replace and that cost is further increased because the normal 51 per cent subsidy arrangement does not apply if the much-cheaper chip seal option is considered (by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency) to be ‘fit-for-purpose’.

The net result is that a ‘like-for-like’ asphalt replacement on a street that doesn’t have high usage or carry a lot of heavy vehicles (two of the main factors that determine whether or not the work will receive full subsidy funding) can end up costing council several times what a chip seal surface will cost.

That cost difference raises an important equity question. Is it fair for people who don’t have the benefit of having asphalt surfaces on their streets to pay additional costs through their rates to maintain that privilege for others?

We’re not talking about a small cost. If we resealed all of the existing ‘end-of-life’ asphalt roads in the city with new asphalt surfaces, where that surface can’t be justified by road usage factors, it would add around $2.5 million to our road maintenance costs every year.

Council’s resealing policy is therefore that asphalt should only be used on roads where it can be fully-subsidised, due to high traffic volumes, heavy vehicle numbers or in locations where there are high turning stresses on the road.

A quick ‘primer’ on road sealing: roads are sealed to eliminate dust and provide a safer, smoother

Authorised by Hon Jan Tinetti MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

surface for vehicles to travel on, but a key purpose is also to protect the ‘pavement’ – the very expensive compacted layer underneath the surface – from being damaged by rainwater.

Chip seal does that just as effectively as asphalt, which is why it is considered fit-for-purpose in many situations.

New contract

Some of our recent complaints have related to seal quality, either because the chips used have been too large and have resulted in much higher road noise, or because they haven’t been bound effectively in the road surface (or both).

Many of those complaints have been justified and the contractor responsible has been required to fix the problems involved.

Council is currently securing a new resealing contract, and our expectation is that the quality issues we have experienced in recent years will not continue.

So, to get back to the vexed question, council simply can’t afford, or justify on fairness grounds, a like for-like asphalt replacement on streets where there are low traffic volumes.

A possible solution

Three strikes for three-waters?

Tauranga ratepayers have invested heavily in three-waters infrastructure.

Now, the government wants to buy $1.3 billion worth of your assets for just $48 million.

Council receives $68.6 million in revenue from these assets each year; could this be the worst deal since the days of guns and blankets for land?

There’s been $200 million for the Waiari water treatment plant, $100 million for the Southern Pipeline, and hundreds of millions in stormwater upgrades over the last 15 years.

Tauranga ratepayers have invested heavily in stormwater, clean treated sewage, and some of the best drinking water in New Zealand.

The government’s advertising campaign showing raw sewage coming out of taps and a child covered in it while swimming isn’t fooling anyone.

Likewise, nobody believes the

Department of Internal Affairs when they say it’ll save us money.

Council staff can’t even verify the DIA’s numbers.

Furthermore, Tauranga ratepayers will be forced to subsidise other towns’ upgrades from Taranaki to East Cape. All the while, locals will have no say in how our money is spent.

Westland Mayor Bruce Smith sums it up nicely. “Ratepayers of each district on the coast will struggle with the concept of having their assets taken and being billed with large increases from the water regulator. Bills they will have no control over, where at present elections bring about accountability.”

Two councils have pulled out of discussions already, citing no value for ratepayers, with more likely to follow. Tauranga’s commissioners are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Legally they are accountable to Nanaia Mahuta, but morally they are accountable to ratepayers.

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Support local businesses at level two Buy New Zealand Made is urging Kiwis to make up for lost time and support struggling businesses in their region.

“The move down alert levels will be met with a huge sigh of relief

for some businesses owners outside Auckland,” says executive director Dane Ambler.

“There’s no doubt small businesses have borne the brunt of the recent lockdown and time spent at level three. Many of these businesses have drawn on government support but

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Supporting local businesses makes a big difference.

are still on the edge.

“Big box retailers have been allowed to operate as essential services throughout this period. Now is the time to support the little guy - SMEs, which are the backbone of our economy.”

Dane says New Zealanders also need to step up their support for Auckland businesses.

“Let’s not forget the sacrifice Auckland businesses are making by keeping their doors closed to keep the community safe.

“We would like to see more financial support for those businesses still in lockdown. Rolling out rental support to businesses in the Auckland

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region will save many from failure.

“We need to look at every option to help alleviate hardship experienced by small to medium-sized businesses.”

Shoppers are also reminded that many business owners have been under extreme stress and anxiety.

“Be patient,” says Dane, “be aware of seating limits and continue to order online where possible.

Businesses in the retail and hospitality sectors are trying their very best to meet customer needs under these difficult circumstances.

“Wear a mask, physically distance and remember to keep using the Covid Tracer app.”

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Address health concerns with your GP as usual apply for a Community Services Card from Work and Income if their financial circumstances have changed, such as loss of income.

“This card will ensure your healthcare is subsidised and will therefore be cheaper for you.”

The Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation and local general practices are strongly urging people to get in touch with their family doctor and health service providers with any health concerns as they normally would.

Since New Zealand went into lockdown last month, there has been a decline in patients contacting their local practices - a trend that is concerning says general manager of practice services at WBOPPHO Phil Back.

“It likely means that people are holding back from contacting their doctor about health matters, which could result in conditions worsening,” says Phil.

“Practices are open, offering normal services and are available to deal with all health issues. We need Contact your GP or healthcare provider as you normally would. to be looking after ourselves through this Covid-19 pandemic and beyond, so putting off calling the doctor isn’t the answer.” instance, so that doctors can triage wellbeing issues, whether they be Practices are operating based on advice and health cases. Next steps are then advised. acute or exacerbated long-term guidelines designed to keep patients safe. All are “General practices are there to conditions,” says Phil. asking patients to get in touch by phone in the first attend to all health concerns and “We are also urging people to

Changes to working and shopping in alert level two Everyone outside of Auckland is now in alert level two, but level two looks a little different this time around.

Level two means there are no restrictions on who is included in your household bubble, you can shop and go to work as normal, and early learning

centres, schools and tertiary institutes are open.

However, everyone must now wear a face covering when out and about, including when shopping, in the library, the supermarket, and anywhere else where you cannot maintain physical distance from others.

It is now a legal requirement to wear a face covering if you

are over the age of 12 and using public transport or inside a retail business or public venue.

People must also keep track of where they have been – you are encouraged to use the NZ Covid Tracer App, but can manually sign-in to businesses and keep a manual record for yourself as well.

For more information on level two rules, visit: www.covid19.govt.nz

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It’s time to spring into action Spring - and growth - is in the air, but growth needs a helping hand.

We don’t expect children to grow without regular, quality food and the same goes for plants. Instead of buying, say, three plants, buy two and a bag of compost.

When planting out punnets of flowers or vegetables, always ‘puddle’ them in with a weak dose of liquid plant food and a handful of sheep pellets.

Are you greedy for plants in spring?

There’s so many beautiful shrubs and perennials to choose from, but don’t fall into the trap of impulse buying and then looking for somewhere to plant it.

Let ‘right plant - right place’ be your guiding mantra.

A sun-lover will only sulk in shade, and a shade-lover will wilt in the sun, so be guided by the information on the label.

Hanging baskets: orange pansies (inset) and daisies.

Don’t forget about the vertical situations in your garden. Cover unsightly fences and sheds with climbers. There are beautiful choices for sun and shade. We are fortunate here to be able to grow some of the stunning tropical and sub-tropical species like bougainvillea, pandorea and podranea, as well as the hardy wistarias, clematis and climbing roses.

Try ‘double decking’ by planting a large-flowered clematis up through a contrasting climbing rose the combinations are endless.

Finally, container growing. Pots and baskets can bring another dimension to your garden, but always use the best quality potting mix containing water-retentive crystals - and try a ‘thriller’ in the centre, a ‘spiller’ around the edge and a ‘filler’ in between - all suitable for the hanging situation.

If daily watering and weekly feeding over summer is not for you, then maybe container gardening isn’t either. Always feel free to use the expertise and skills of your friendly local garden centre, and enjoy spring. It only comes once a year!

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THE WEEKEND SUN The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg22

Television and our Delta Level Two I don’t know anybody who is happy about the state of television at the moment.

That’s what I was going to write about this week, and I still intend to. But there’s been a level change in the continuing battle against Covid, so I'm going to briefly divert into pandemic territory.

Because a lot of people are asking me about gigs and what’s happening under Level 2. Just 50 people inside? Distancing?

How does all of this work?

The simple answer is that it doesn’t. I’ve spent the morning chatting to venue owners and, as they are inelegantly known, “interested stakeholders”. As we sadly already know by now, live music and Level 2 don't mix, especially the new Delta Level 2.

At the Jam Factory, pretty much everything is off. It’s a small venue and once you attempt social distancing it only holds around 30 people (depending on how big groups are, since “bubbled” groups can sit undistanced).

Everyone there is keeping their fingers crossed that things will return to normal by the Fringe Festival on October 23.

As Tanya from the Incubator told me: “It’s going to be a bit tricky if there’s a limit of 100 people when we’re expecting 5000!”

Katikati

It’s much the same story in Katikati, where the Folk Club has cancelled its next event at The Arts Junction. English band Good Habits, who have been stranded here during the pandemic, have now cancelled the rest of their tour and are returning the UK. The next Folk Club show is on October 1... hopefully.

That’s the story for pretty much everything at The Arts Junction, with the regular movie nights cancelled too. Talking to Jacqui from Katch Katikati, she said they too are holding out for things to be clear by October - a month devoted to the Katikati Festival of Arts, which includes music, theatre, film, painting and much more.

At the Mount’s Totara Street there are also a lot of postponements, with several from overseas or Auckland bands.

Hip-hop gig Enter The Ville on October 1 has been postponed, as has the next night’s NZ/DC tribute to AC/DC. The upcoming Radiohead tribute is off, as is the Jon Stevens tour.

Meanwhile Fur Patrol have rescheduled their reunion show for November 11. Best check out the Totara Street website regarding all upcoming gigs as things are very much in flux.

Okay - back to the telly...

This was meant to be the golden age of television, and in many ways it is. Money and a vast array of creative talent are being thrown at the medium, and in the past decade there has probably been more great television than ever before.

or the almost two-dozen free alternatives.

It’s also worth noting that there are a lot more channels internationally, including a number of well-known ones we hear about but don’t get such as Hulu and the Australian streaming service Stan.

So it’s a bit confusing.

I’m going to be delving into my favourites over the next while, but for now let me recommend one more not on that list: DocPlay.

What grabbed me were the music documentaries, which include ones about the Go-Betweens, Grace Jones, Crosby Stills, Nash and Young, Death, Paul Kelly, Flaming Lips, Into the Void, Liam Gallagher, Shihad, Mavis Staples, Janis Joplin, John Lennon, and, as they say, much much more.

It’s a subscription service but there’s a two week free trial. Well worth a look if you find yourself at a bit of a loose end...

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swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

Art in the Park

Original art for sale. Weather and COVID permitting. 9am-5pm.

Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui.

Tauranga Society of Artists

Tauranga Farmers Market

7:45am-12pm at Tauranga Primary School cnr Cameron Road & 5th Avenue. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the Producers. Support local.

Association Croquet

Sat, Mon & Weds at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9:15 for 9:30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Jacqui 574 9232

TOF Scholarships Concert

Tauranga Opera Forum Scholarships Live Concert 2pm Otumoetai Baptist Church. Tickets $20 from House of Travel. Info Ph 027 284 9738

Bay Singles Social Group

Join a bunch of over 50’s young singles.

Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762 or Andrea 021 133 0313

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

Beth-El Messianic Family

Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), his disciples and early believers. Its time. All are welcome @ Otumoetai Primary 10am.

Joel 02 176 8043 info@bethel.org.nz

Sunday 12 Sept Croquet

Sun, Tues, & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd. 12:45 for 1pm start.

Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633

Greerton Hall Market

2nd and last Saturday.

8am-12pm. Stalls inside/ outside. Discounts for charity groups.

Refreshments at kitchen. Ph/txt for site.

Tricia 07 543 1487/ 027 908 2952, www facebook.com/greertonhallmarket

Enjoy Travel, Being Hosted?

Friendship Force travel, hosting in NZ and world-wide. Visiting Northland November 2021, Australia & Winnipeg, Canada 2022. Meetings monthly. Ph Dianne 027 249 9859 Jonathan 572 2091

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

LOL Laughter Wellness

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Laugh away the winter blues with us.

Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, 11-11:5am. No experience required. Koha. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet.nz

Golf Croquet

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Tues, Thurs, Sun; 9:15am for 9:30am start. New players & How solvePh. visitorsto welcome.

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Quakers

Warm welcome to share your spiritual journey with group of friendly people.

Tea, coffee, thoughtful conversation, silence and companionship.

10am-12pm. cnr Cameron and Elizabeth. Ph 543 3101

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sundays & Thursdays 1-3:30pm.

Pond behind 22 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing “Electron” Radio Controlled Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Monday 13 Sept Age Concern 500 Cards

Have you ever wanted to learn to play? A friendly group meets every Monday 9:30-11:30am @ Age Concern 177a Fraser Street. $2 donation

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open Meeting 10am.

Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6757

Badminton

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

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

Body+Soul 50+ Fitness

Great music, fun. Exercise for better health, strength and balance. First class free. 9:15am Mondays & Fridays at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Ph Dianne 027 431 4326

Chess at Mount Maunganui

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

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga

Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask Us! Ph or visit us at 38 Hamilton Street Tauranga Mon-Fri 9am-4pm Ph 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222

ESOL

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

Justice of the Peace

available at Citizens Advice Bureau Office 38 Hamilton St. Mon & Fri 1-3pm. Weds & Thurs 9:30-11:30am

Keep On Your Feet

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

Men4Change Men’s Support Group

Supporting men who are feeling low, anxious, depressed, experiencing relationship breakdown & loneliness.

Every 2nd Monday 7-9pm. 1235 Cameron

Rd. Info: men4change.org or support@men4change.org

Monday Matinee

Enjoy a movie in the boutique Junction Theatre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Screening 1:30pm.

Tickets $10/7.50 (Gold card).

Ph 07 549 1658

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

Rotary Club of Otumoetai

Meets at 6pm on the 2nd and 4th Mon of the month at the cafe in New World Bookfield. Contact Brian Bookfi 02 112 28735

Tauranga City Brass Band

Meets 7-9pm at 10 Yatton Street, Greerton.

New players very welcome.

Jeremy 021 132 3341

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every Mon 9:30am and 2nd & 4th ThurS 6:30pm.

Join us learning new skills, knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving,dyeing & felting 177 Elizabeth Street Tauranga.

Ph Cathy 07 570 2191

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

500 Cards Mon & Thurs.

Indoor Bowls Tues, Wed, & Sat. 14 Norris St (behind PaknSave). 12:45pm start.$3 entry includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Tauranga Stamp Club

Wesley Methodist Church, 100 Thirteenth Ave. 10:30am on the 2nd and 7:30pm on the 4th Monday of the month All welcome. More info: Ph Tony 07 549 5015 or Brian 07 576 5210

Tuesday 14 Sept 500 Cards 50+

Fun and companionship, come to the Mt Community Hall 345 Maunganui Rd.12:30 pm Tues & Thurs afternoon.

Tea & prizes. 575 7482 or 027 658 6848

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 7:30pm. St Peters Anglican Church. 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui, All Welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6757

Altrusa Int’l of Tauranga

A community service organisation who meets every 2nd Tuesday to organise projects and have fun and fellowship.

Ph/txt President Sandra 027 483 8454 www. altrusa.org.nz

Conversation Cafe Dee St

Friends in the making at Pressie Church Hall cnr Macville Rd and Dee St, 10-11:45am all ages welcome. $5.

Ph 021 127 4277

Fitness Fun & Coffee

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

Inachord Singers

Women’s group Tuesday 7pm Bethlehem Community Church 183 Moffatt Rd. Join us for

friendship and fun whilst learning to sing. Musical Director Andrew Braid.

Ph Ali 027 413 3530

Israeli Dancing

Beginners class 6:30- 7:30pm. Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd. Circle & line dances. No partners required, all ages welcome! Ph Maria 022 165 2114

Justice of the Peace

St Columbia Presbyterian Church 10am-12pm

Mount Runners & Walkers

Join us to run or walk! Meet Tues & Fri 9:25am May St Scout Hall.

For adults of diverse fitness levels and abilities. mtrunnersandwalkers.co.nz for more details

Olympic Style Target Shooting

7pm at the Tauranga Target Rifle Range at 165 Elizabeth Street. All gear and coaching provided to help you progress from beginner to graded competitor

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. Start time 9am Tues & Thurs. Bellevue Park, Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome.

Ph Pam 570 0302

Otumoetai Walking Group

Meet at 9am at Kulim Park.

Ph Danny 576 6480

Play 500 Cards

All ages. Prizes, tea & coffee provided.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30pm. 342 Maunganui Rd 12:30pm. Ph Margaret 575 7482 or 027 658 6848. Parking at rear of hall

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

Scrabble

Stimulate your brain.

Tuesdays 9:20am Tga Citz Club 13th Ave & Cameron Rd. Ph Jo Ann 5783603

Sequence Dancing

Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road Otumoetai. Tues 7-9:30pm except 2nd Tues month 3:30-6pm Ph Lesley 929 7295

South City Indoor Bowls

Greerton Hall. New members welcome. 7.15pm start. Coaching available. Ph Keith 577 1116

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.

Ph David 027 222 2824

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Film Society

Showing “Tehran Taxi” (Iran 2015) at 6:30pm Rialto Cinema. 3-film sampler membership $30. Join any time.

Full membership $90.

See: www.nzfilmsociety.org.nz

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Tauranga Model Railway Club

Indoor Bowls

Meets Tuesday mornings 930am-12pm & Thursday nights 7:30-9:30pm. Club rooms upstairs cnr of Mirrielees and Cross Roads. Ph Mike Oldfield 02 193 9233

Everyone welcome. All equipment supplied.

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

Toastmasters Startup Club

KOYF Greenwood Park Welcome Bay

A supportive and positive learning environment for the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills. EOI sought for a new club in Omokoroa area

Yoga For All

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Senior exercises with focus on balance & strength, both seated & standing. Fun welcoming group & instructor. Suits all abilities Ph Jaime 022 340 6219

Marching For Leisure

A non-competitive activity for mature ladies.

Fun, fi fitness & friendship. For Tauranga team’s practice and contact details phone Kath Jeffs 027 480 1340

Wednesday 15 Sept

Pickleball

1pm @ 10 Pin Tauranga, 135 13th Avenue. Play for fun but keep the score. Very occasionally competitive.

Ph Glenda 0212 578 678

500 Cards Club

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

Cards

Cribbage 12:45 at RSA Greerton. Friendly club. New members very welcome.

Ph Jill 021 160 6143

Diabetes New Zealand

Drop in Thursdays 10am-12noon (no appointment needed) for info, education, and support for anyone living with diabetes and their families.

177a Fraser Street, Tauranga. 07 571 3422

Fernland Spa Gentle Exercise

Gentle exercise in warm mineral water.

Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from accident or injury. Good for strength, coordination & balance.

Jennifer 027 206 0776

Healing Rooms Prayer

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

640 Cameron Road. 1-3pm.

All welcome. No charge. www. healingrooms.co.nz 021 213 8875

Indoor Bowls

All ages welcome. Wednesdays & Fridays 12:30pm. Equipment, coffee & tea provided.

Mt Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Road.

Ph Cyril 022 639 2585

Indoor Bowls Gate Pa

Tony Hammond Motors Open Fours Tournament 7:30pm.

Names in book, plate for supper please.

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Quiz Night Every Thurs at The Hop House, 12 Wharf St. 7pm start

Srong Seniors Exercise Class Aerobic and strength/flexibility combination class with qualifi qualified instructor. Bring own mat. 10am, Baden Powell Hall, Harrisfi Harrisfield Drive, Ohauiti. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437

Friday 17 Sept

Exercises for seniors.

Improve strength and balance. Friendly group meets Bureta area 2-3pm except 1st Weds. $2.

Ph Betty 07 570 3215

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting 10am. Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6757

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Sentinel Rock. Grade moderate.

Trish B 027 272 8490

Chess Tauranga

Thursday 16 Sept 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

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

4-6pm, Tauranga Citizens Club, 170 13th Ave. Casual chess included. Ph Helmut 0274 147 254. Search Western BOP Chess or http:/www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Greerton Indoor Bowls 50s+ Everyone welcome. All equipment supplied.

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

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton.

Names in by 6:45 for. 7pm start. New members welcome. Ph Keith 577 1116

Library Open

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Greerton Senior Centre has the library open Fridays, 1-3pm. Novels, jig-saw puzzles, free refreshments. 33 Maitand St. Ph 07 543 0355

Katikati Concert Band S2147

Katikati Bowling Club, 8 Park Road, 7pm.

Come and join our friendly band. All brass, woodwind and percussion players welcome.

Ph Mick Goodall 021 217 1780

Pickleball

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

Do you love singing and fun? Come join us at 7pm, Wesley Hall, 100 13th Ave. New singers very welcome, age no barrier. Ph Bernice 576 4848 www.facebook.com/KeynotesBarbershop

Join in the fun! Starts 17 September Tauranga Boys College 7-9pm. $5. Beginners welcome.

Equipment provided. Bob 027 478 6282

Kickstart Toastmasters

Develop your confidence and speaking skills in a safe, fun supportive club environment. Meet Basestation, 148 Durham St. 7am. Guests welcome. Ph Stan 022 390 2216

KOYF St Enochs The Avenues

Senior exercises with focus on balance & strength, both seated & standing. Fun welcoming group & instructor. Suits all abilities

FRI 10 SEPT

Andre Rieu Together Again (M) No Comps Respect (M) No Comps

Come and check out this enjoyable and easily learnt art form. Starter materials available.

Elizabeth St. Tauranga. Ph/txt Julie 027 484 0101

Steady As You Go

Age Concern Walking Group Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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

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 Meet at 10am Te Puna Quarry Park – take lunch. Ph Renee 07 576 6699

LOL Laughter Te Puke

Porcelain and China Painting

Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6:007:30pm. Traditional, relaxing Yoga class.

Beginners welcome. $12 for one or $90 for nine classes. Bring a mat. Info: Bhajan 07 929 7484

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I’m tired boss...

“I’m tired, boss. Tired of being on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain. I’m tired of never having a buddy to be with, to tell me where we’s going to, coming from or why. Mostly, I'm tired of people being ugly to each other.”

This quote from John Coffey in the Green Mile has been playing in my head for a while now.

I am usually pretty empathetic when it comes to people, but there is one thing I cannot understand.

Why do people think it is OK to hate or threaten other people?

I know there has always been hate in the world, but for some reason there seems to be more - especially during the most recent lockdown.

It’s not just people hating on the government for political

differences, or other authorities being thrown shade for the way some things have been handled or mis-handled.

There seems to be a lot of hatred in amongst friends and families as well. People who should be supporting their loved ones seem to be turning on them instead. Why? What happened to the saying ‘love thy neighbour’? Have people forgotten that kind begets kind? Or do they just not care anymore.

Instead of worrying when your next takeaway is going to be or when you can get the latest Apple product, when are people going to start worrying about and caring for each other again.

I sure am tired of people being ugly to each other, boss.

Demali Wilson, Brookfield.

Commissioner Selwood extolled the virtues of TCC’s rubbish collection system (The Weekend Sun, August 13), but chose not to discuss whether this system was fair to ratepayers.

Unfortunately this omission has devalued his opinion piece.

Perhaps he could explain through The Weekend Sun what his views are on the subject of user-pays and indicate to readers whether he is working for the conversion of the current system into a fair user-pays system, similar to that which other councils have adopted.

Many ratepayers would welcome

a clear timetable for the adoption of a fair userpays system that would be an incentive for all ratepayers to reduce rubbish and would not penalise small households, the frugal, the sober and the responsible.

Interestingly, Commissioner Tolley has commented that she is concerned for pensioners who are struggling to pay the new high level of rates that the Commissioners have imposed; this may be the case, but it would seem unlikely given that most pensioners are being forced to pay an exorbitant and disproportionate price for their rubbish collection.

R.Rimmer, Tauranga.

PH: 07 557 0505 or EMAIL: nadia@sunmedia.co.nz Pages can be viewed online at www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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Fake Meats

The Greens are promoting Fake Meats, With claims that our cattle make heat, But fake meat was not liked, And meat prices were hiked, So the Greens promptly lost all their seats.

Viv Forbes, Australia.

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Preference will be given to short letters (200 words maximum) supplied with full name and contact details.

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funeral services annual book sale

TA RU AN G A HAR BOUR CI TY L I ONS 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 7105

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“ EH WAS PI ER CED because of our rebellions and crushed because of our crimes. He bore the punishment that made us whole; by his wounds we are healed.”

(Isaiah 53:5)

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NA TUR AL NEW ZEAL AN D Health Products & Clinic. Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www. naturaltherapiesnz.com and www. naturalpetremediesstore.com

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A C PETFO ODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses. Ph 0800 369 6269

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CV s THA T STAN D O UT . A C.V. For You can help you look great on paper. Targeted or generic cover letters also available. Samples to view on facebook www. facebook.com/acvforyou or Ph/text 021 27 27 912

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FO UN D KI TTEN & P UP PI ES various places, colours and sex. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

COMPU TER PR OBL EMS? 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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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

BR Y CE DE COR A TI NG interior and exterior painting, wallpapering.

Have your powdercoated windows faded? Can be cleaned and restored like new! Plastic car bumpers faded? Can be restored too! Quality work. Showroom finish. Ph Wayne 021 162 7052 EL ECTR I CI AN , 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service.

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PL A STER I NG & P A I NTI NG 30 years experience. Ph Duncan 022 038 7782 R OOF R EPA I R S Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

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Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TR EE, SH R UB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857

travel & tours

TOUR S EX - TA UR A NG A SEPT 19 The Olde Creamery, Sunday Lunch; OCT 8-10 Kumeu Winery Tour; OCT 1 The Tree Church, Ohaupo OCT 24 Regent Boutique Hotel, Eotorua;Sunday Lunch; OCT 29 NOV 2 Taranaki PowerCo & Fringe Garden Festivals NOV 4 Toyota, Thames & Matatoki Cheese; NOV 12 Whitford Gardens; NOV 21 Pavilion Retaurant Lunch Wairakei; Resort; NOV 25 Adrian Worsley Historic Creations DEC 4 Moondance Manor Gardens DEC 14 Arkanda Living Interiors & The Base. All of our present tours can return you home within 24 hrs if necessary.

TA UR A NG A TA STI NG TOUR S & CHA R TER S www.tastingtours. co.nz tgatastingtours@xtra.co.nz Ph (07) 544 1383 or 027 522 4607

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venues

WED D I NG S, PA R TI ES, MEETI NG S, etc. The perfect venue.

With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite.

Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult.

Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

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Churches Active In Our Community

A Christian world view

The Christian world view is positive and exciting. In a nutshell, life has real purpose because a loving creator made humans special, instructed us how to live purposefilled and blessed lives and planned an exciting eternal destiny for us.

Faith will be eternally rewarded and the wicked, ultimately, will not get away with the harm

they’ve caused.

By contrast, the negative world view fervently championed in our public schools, mainstream media and literature is we are just the product of unplanned evolutionary forces, we are no more than animals and death is the end of us all.

There are also other associated agendas harmful to us all being pushed hard through every available medium.

In light of this, it is essential today’s parents (more than ever) do everything they can to steer their children in a positive direction. Christian schools or home schooling are important options well worth considering and sacrificing for.

It’s also very important parents and grandparents are actively teaching their children their beliefs, giving children the evidence validating such beliefs and exposing the falsehoods and dangers of the negative world view and agendas targeting even small children. Just taking children to church may not be enough.

Instead of leaving children to be entertained/ babysat by the world’s television programmes and online materials with its worldview/agenda, there’s a wonderful opportunity. It is teaching children God’s word every day and using the abundance of godly children’s programmes online, including entertaining and educational cartoons.

All parents – please consider!

David Kidd, Church of God’s Love.

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