The Weekend Sun - 17 September 2021

17 September 2021, Issue 1077

Running to remember After Andy Kirk’s first marathon, he swore he’d never do another one.

“After the first one I could hardly walk and I thought: ‘is it worth it?’” says Andy That thought, however, didn’t last long and he has since

signed up for the Auckland Marathon in October.

The Tauranga man is running to raise money and awareness for gut cancer after losing his parents and his brother to pancreatic cancer.

Last year Andy, pictured, ran for his brother. This year it

will be for his mum, while next year he’ll return to the City of Sails after deciding to run for his dad in 2022.

All of the money he raises will be donated to the Gut Cancer Foundation.

Read the full story on page 5. Photo: John Borren

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No one misses Middle Island A little bit of spice has been added to Māori Language Week this year with calls to ditch the name New Zealand and replace it with Aotearoa.

Māori Party co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer have launched a petition which aims to change the country’s name to Aotearoa and use te reo Māori names for all towns, cities and places by 2026.

It’s not clear what the public appetite is for a name change, with two wildly different poll results late last year by Colmar Brunton and

The use of Aotearoa as the Māori name for the country was popularised when Thomas Braken’s 1878 National Anthem was translated into Māori. It had previously been one of the names used for the North Island and for several The Weekend Sun putting Combined Circulation BOP Times Research New Zealand support other landmarks. for the move at 32 per cent and 10ofper 69,062 circulation NZME 10,162 circulation cent respectively.

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This all occurred at a time when Māori Three years later Dutch map makers gave this country on the other side of the world a name – Nova Zeelandia – after the western Dutch province of Zeeland.

In 1769 Captain James Cook then added a distinctly English flavour and adjusted the name to New Zealand. I’m not sure why he didn’t go all the way and call it New Sea Land. I’m guessing he was a Scrabble player.

One example that fits both of those categories is the Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, which was mercifully shortened to Libya in 2017.

The name is growing again, with a change to The State of Libya in 2017.

National identity

I suspect the chances of New Zealand getting a name change any time soon are fairly remote if the whole flag referendum is anything to go by.

I don’t mind New Zealand as a name – it sums up what every explorer and new

Names overlooked

So, the name has endured for almost four centuries, which is a pretty good run really, considering it is not very British and not at all Māori.

Tangata whenua did have some very beautiful names for the main islands – Te Wai Pounamu for the south and Te Ika ā Māui for the North.

These names were originally overlooked by map makers in about 1820, in favour of North Island, Middle Island and South Island or what we now know as North Island, South Island and Stewart Island. The Māori names were eventually approved by the government as alternative names in 2013.

My big question is how come it took hundreds of years to work out that cartographers really shouldn’t be allowed to name anything significant?

Even Australia is simply derived from the Latin word for southern. It’s the one thing the map makers could put a bit of flair into, but the best they could come up with is adding the word New to an old place.

and non-Māori alike were seeking a new identity for their country and to establish their own unique character. In the late 1890s we rejected an invitation to join the Australian Federation, instead becoming a Dominion in 1907.

And the debate over the country’s name has been simmering away with all the heat of a confit duck ever since.

Other places in the South Pacific haven’t been so hesitant to change – notably New Hebrides was renamed Vanuatu in 1980. Just about every year, one or two countries tinker with their chosen name.

Some changes are more radical than others. Some are just plain sensible.

arrival sees when they come here – a new land in the sea.

What I don’t like is that some other place had the name first.

It is a legacy given by unimaginative people who never lived here.

The practical implications of a name change are a concern for many – how will people in other countries know who we are if we change our name?

I guess the whole point of choosing a new name is that it reflects national identity. It’s not about what other people in other places think we should be called, otherwise we should just call ourselves Middle Earth and be done with it. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Call to stop mask exempt bullying A Tauranga woman who has been abused for not wearing a mask is asking people to be more understanding.

Danielle Sullivan has a mask exemption for respiratory reasons, but claims she has faced verbal abuse and bullying from members of the public and shop employees.

In a recent trip to her local store, she was called a “fraud” and a “liar” by a staff member despite producing her mask exemption paperwork.

On another trip to the supermarket Danielle, who is Māori, was also subject to racist remarks.

An elderly couple were staring at her so she asked if they were okay or if they had something to say.

“He then said to me: ‘it’s people like you that are going to make us sick because you’re not wearing a mask,” says Danielle.

She explained about her mask exemption but was then told “it’s brown people like you who are getting the rest of the country sick”.

During level four, Danielle wouldn’t go out because the abuse increased her anxiety, so she relied on deliveries for groceries.

“I just stopped going out altogether,” she says.

“I couldn’t handle going out because of the fact that people were so nasty.”

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“How am I supposed to explain to a six-year-old why her mother is being verbally abused or yelled at in a store?”

Danielle wants people to be kind and understanding rather than making judgements.

“If you have something to say that’s not going to be positive, then keep that opinion silent,” she says.

“To take it out on the person not wearing a mask, you’re actually doing more damage than good.

“Every single individual should be doing what they need to, to protect themselves. They shouldn’t be worrying about other people.”

Danielle applauds Pak ‘n Save in Tauriko because they have stickers for people with mask exemptions that read: “Please be kind, I am exempt from wearing a mask.”

“For the first time since we’ve been in lockdown, I felt normal when shopping,” she says “I was able to walk into the shop with no questions asked and no-one looking at me weird.

“That really picked my spirits up. Things like that make a difference.”

She says this is something other supermarkets and retailers could do as well.

Mask exemption cards from the Ministry of Health are available to people who have a health condition or disability that prevents them from Alisha Evans wearing a face covering.

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My ‘path’ started when I was 20, and I haven’t stopped learning. It has been a long, hard, but extremely worthwhile slog. I’ve fallen in love with our reo, learnt from inspiring people, and find myself constantly re-inspired by people like you, giving it a go, right here in our community.

Labour was the party to get te reo Māori listed as the ‘official language’ it always should have been. From establishing the Maihi Karauna Crown commitment to having one million New Zealanders speaking te reo Māori by 2040, to Minister Kelvin Davis investing more than $300 million into the abilities of Kohanga Reo to further secure the future of our taonga,

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From boosting putea for Māori broadcasting to Te Ahu o te Reo Māori training more educators in the correct and proper use of te reo - growing more opportunities to learn te reo and better outcomes for our tamariki in our kura we are working hard to deliver the future voters tell us they want for their kids.

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Te Puke dog park

Western Bay of Plenty residents are being invited to have their say on recreation and open spaces, including a proposed new dog park in Te Puke.

The community’s thoughts and ideas will inform Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s new reserve management plan for the Te Puke-Maketū ward.

The reserve management plan is council’s guidebook for recreation and open spaces.

The proposals will be shared for everyone to consider early in 2022 before the plan is adopted in June next year.

New school playground

The opening of Ōtūmoetai Primary School’s new playground got off to a flying start.

The playground, which has new swings, a flying fox and a little obstacle course, was officially opened last week. Ōtūmoetai Primary School currently has 577 pupils on the roll, and is expected to grow to over 600 by the end of the year.

The school’s fields, playgrounds, courts and common areas are not only utilised by the students during school hours, but are also regularly used outside of school hours by the wider community.

Housing shortfall predictions

Tauranga City Council is predicting a housing supply shortfall for the city in the next three years.

Council has notified the Minister for the Environment that the city’s future housing supply will not comply with the capacity requirements of the government’s National Policy Statement for Urban Development.

The council’s recently-completed 2021 housing assessment forecasts the demand for standalone and attached dwellings in the city will exceed supply by just over 400 in the short-term. When a 20 per cent ‘competitiveness margin’ specified for growth councils is factored-in, the predicted dwelling shortfall exceeds 1100.

Popular tracks

Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s track counters on the Ōmokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway show weekday traffic has been much higher in 2021 when compared to the same period last year (August 9-September 8).

The Wairoa River counter showed the weekday pedestrian numbers were up by 100 per cent, while weekday cyclist numbers rose by 35 per cent.

At Plummers Point, the weekday pedestrian count is up by 64 per cent to a daily average of 98, and cyclists up by 37 per cent to a daily average of 176.

Dr Claire Isham, GP liaison lead for the Bay of Plenty DHB’s Covid-19 vaccine team, with vaccinator Margaret Tunbridge-Ross.

Covid-19 vaccines have become airborne to reach residents of Mōtītī Island.

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board collaborated with vaccination providers and the residents of Mōtītī Island to deliver a “fly-in, drive-through” Covid-19 vaccination clinic on the island, which is nine kilometres off the mainland coast.

“The protection the Covid-19 vaccine offers us is incredibly important,” says Bay of Plenty DHB Covid-19 incident controller Trevor Richardson.

“Our team are working creatively to ensure we offer it to all of the diverse

populations of Te Moana ā Toi.” The DHB says it administered 13 doses of the vaccine on the island at this clinic during the first week. Many of those were the first dose of the vaccine the Mōtītī residents had received. Two doses of the Pfizer vaccine are required in order to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

“It’s important that we offer the vaccine to everyone in the Bay of Plenty, most especially our vulnerable, hard-toreach communities with high Māori populations,” says Trevor.

The island closed itself to visitors when New Zealand entered alert level four on August 17. The vaccine clinic was cause for

the first passenger flight to touch down on the island in two weeks.

“Our team is firmly focussed on an equitable delivery of the vaccine rollout in the district,” says Trevor.

“Collaboration with our community is critical to the success of the rollout of the vaccine.”

Another visit to Mōtītī Island to administer second doses of the vaccine is planned for later in September.

“We know that Mōtītī residents want to feel safe when returning to the mainland, so we’ll continue to make getting the vaccine as easy and accessible as possible.”

MIQ system to resume on Monday New Zealand’s MIQ booking system will resume on Monday, September 20, having been paused due to the recent Covid-19 Delta outbreak.

The news was confirmed by Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins during a press conference earlier this week alongside Director General of Health, Dr Ashely Bloomfield.

Some 4000 rooms per fortnight will be released between now and Christmas, with around 3000 released from Monday.

Hipkins said anyone who enters the virtual “lobby system” between 8-9am on Monday morning will have “an equal chance” of securing a room.

People are being encouraged to identify their preferred flight route and select their correct date of arrival to avoid wasting rooms.

Hipkins said it will not be a “first in, first served” system model.

People will be randomly moved into a queue and when they get to the front, they’ll be able to book a room.

“It isn't a silver bullet,” he says, “and we are fully expecting there will be more demand for rooms than rooms available.”

For further details, visit: www.miq.govt.nz

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They’re with me when I’m running intense cramps in his legs at around the 34km mark and had to slow down, meaning he didn’t make his goal of completing the course in under four hours.

This has also inspired him to try again this year.

“After the first one I could hardly walk and I thought: ‘is it worth it?’

“Then I thought maybe it wasn’t too bad, so I decided to put my name down for another.”

He has since decided to run a total of three marathons; last year’s was for his brother, this year will be for his mum and next year he’ll do it for his dad.

Andy had a photo of his brother on his t-shirt when he ran last year, and will have one of his mum when he runs the marathon on October 31.

“They’re with me when I’m running,” he says.

Originally from the United Kingdom, Andy moved to New Zealand 14 years

Andy Kirk knows all about the devastating impact of pancreatic cancer.

He has lost both of his parents and his brother to the disease.

“It’s virtually unheard of that so many members of a family get pancreatic cancer,” says Andy.

The Tauranga man is unsure if it’s genetic, but he has been referred to a genetic genealogist to find out more.

Determined to raise awareness and money for gut cancer, Andy began running the Auckland Marathon, with last year marking his first-ever attempt at the 42km route from Devonport to Victoria Park.

“After I finished, I said: ‘never again - I’m not going to do another one’,” he says.

During the 2020 event, Andy got

ago and says the hardest thing was being so far away from his family when they were diagnosed and going through cancer treatments.

Last year he raised more than $3000, while this year he’s aiming to raise at least another $1000.

The money he raises will go to the Gut Cancer Foundation, which aims to increase life expectancy, survival rates and quality of life through research, education and awareness.

Gut cancer includes cancers of the oesophagus, stomach, liver, gall bladder and bile duct, pancreas and bowel.

At the moment, Andy runs around 70km a week as training, but as the

marathon gets closer, he will run closer to 90km.

The 49-year-old does longer runs on the weekends and breaks it up during the week with shorter runs, interval training and hill climbs.

His weekend runs are between 15-20km at the moment, but that distance will increase to 30-35km as the event draws near.

“It keeps me fit,” says Andy, “and the fitter you are, hopefully it keeps cancer away.”

Andy’s fundraising can be found by searching Andy Kirk on the Auckland Marathon website at: www.aucklandmarathon21. grassrootz.com

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Bay of Plenty visitor could face prosecution

An Aucklander who allegedly broke lockdown protocols and visited Whakatāne could face prosecution.

Earlier this week, Mike Bryant, Ministry of Social Development Regional Commissioner, confirmed to Newshub that a person from Auckland had contacted them and said they had travelled to Whakatāne.

“The client did not visit our service centre,” said Bryant. “As a result of the client contacting us we got in touch with police and encouraged the client to visit the local police station.”

In a report from Eastern Bay

newspaper The Beacon, police are said to have located the Aucklander on Monday. They were taken into custody and may face prosecution.

While Police Senior Sergeant Al Fenwick would not provide details of the individual’s visit, The Beacon says it understands the person visited a number of retail premises and had contacted the local Work and Income office.

They also claim the person has undergone Covid-19 testing and was scheduled to be transported back to Auckland.

Kererū will be counted for the final time this year.

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The final count An accumulation of data on kererū – the New Zealand pigeon – is now in its final year, and experts are asking for the community’s help one last time.

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Tony Stoddard of Kererū Discovery says this is the last year of the ‘Great Kererū Count’.

“After this there will be eight years of data which will provide a scientifically robust understanding of trends, and how best to help kererū,” says Tony, who coordinates the count and is a passionate advocate for the bird.

“Whether you are inside your bubble or just out of it, make sure you count all the kererū you see between September 17 and 26.”

Tony says community participation over the past seven years has been a privilege to be part of.

“Over the past seven years there has been a total of 52,034 observations, and 119,910 kererū counted. For this final count, it’s important that as many people as possible join in. It’s super easy, good for you, and good for kererū.”

Kererū only live in New Zealand. They are protected birds, and a treasure or tāonga to many.

“Once there were large flocks of kererū, and now they are mostly seen singly or in small numbers perching on trees or overhead wires.

“Kererū are critical in keeping native forests growing because they are the only way that seeds of large native trees like tawa, taraire, hinau and miro are dispersed.”

They are also the only bird left in New Zealand that can distribute these large seeds and help keep native forests growing.

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Victoria University of Wellington Centre for Biodiversity and Restoration Ecology director, Dr Stephen Hartley, says last year there was a 50 per cent increase in sightings from 2019.

“Despite this, there is a worrying recent report from the NZ Bird Atlas that numbers may be declining in the South Island,” says Dr Hartley.

“The count is about New Zealand working together as community scientists to gain a better understanding of kererū so we can help them thrive.

“Whether you see any kererū or not, sharing observations is helping us get a great picture of where kererū live, their abundance, and most importantly how best to protect them.

“From the data we already have, we know that some of the best ways people can help kererū in their community is by planting trees like kowhai, which is the most common tree people have seen kererū feeding on.”

Dr Hartley also expects to see the importance of pest control for boosting kererū numbers. They lay a single egg which is very vulnerable to being eaten by rats, possums and stoats.

Although this is the last year of the count, Kererū Discovery will continue so that people can keep sharing their stories and encounters and continue to build a shared understanding of kererū. Analysis of the eight years of data will be completed by Sam Rammell - a post-graduate student at Victoria University of Wellington.

Great Kererū Count observations and sightings can be logged at: www.greatkererucount.nz

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Spot in red light district has bird’s eye view Vivien Knap was heading to her favourite coffee spot this week when she noticed that a bird has set up home inside a red traffic light at the Greerton roundabout pedestrian crossing.

Last year a blackbird was nicknamed Whero by Jannine Spiers, who first spotted it had built a nest in a red traffic light. Vivien had wondered if it would return this year.

“I looked up and, lo and behold, there she is,” says Vivien. “This time she is facing the other side, towards town.

“Her little tail is perked up, as if she’s saying: ‘hey I am in my top floor penthouse in Greerton Village’. Talk about a bird’s eye view.”

Last September Jannine named the bird Whero, meaning ‘red’, commenting at the time that ‘a bird has moved into a red light district’. The name has stuck. Hundreds of motorists were able to observe Whero’s nest when stopped at the traffic lights, including Vivien.

“I used to drive though in the morning and at night saying: ‘hello Whero’ and: ‘goodbye

The bird nesting in the traffic lights in Greerton Village.

Whero’,” says Vivien. “She sat up there looking so proud. After mid-September we were driving through and the next minute out came a little bird, flying from Whero’s nest onto our bonnet.

“Luckily we were going very slowly. There was quiet a lot of traffic, so I drove at about zero negative miles per hour around behind where Winz used to be, and took the birdie over to the tree. I came home and took it back some food.”

She’s delighted to see that the bird is back.

“I get my coffees from McDonalds, on my regular ‘to and froms’. When you go past during the day there’s so many cars that you don’t have time to stop and look.”

The bird is thought to be a Eurasian blackbird, first introduced to New Zealand from 1862. The NZ Birds Online website states that blackbird eggs are laid from August to December. Three or more clutches of three-to-four greenish-blue eggs may be laid during a season. Incubation is shared by both sexes and takes 13-14 days.

When the lights turn red, Vivien is able to stop and look up at the bird.

“I must admit it is lovely to see. Everyone needs a Rosalie Liddle Crawford bit of lightening up.”

Frocks on bikes

The next Frocks on Bikes event is a Saturday morning ride through K Valley to the Lakes and back for coffee.

“It’s an easy ride along K Valley boardwalk and tracks to the Lakes with Buddy from Sport BOP, who will help out with some bike skills training,” says Frocks on Bikes co-leader Lillybeth Melmoth.

“This will include communicating while riding in a group, how to safely ride through roundabouts, and how to ride through turnstiles and narrow points.”

The ride will take approximately one-and-

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a-half hours, including stops to talk through skills, and is suitable for all skill and fitness levels. On return at around 11am, everyone will head to The Whipped Baker at the Historic Village for morning tea.

To join the Frocks on Bikes event, meet at 9:30am on Saturday, September 18, at 17th Ave skatepark. The next event following this will be a double bridge ride on Sunday, October 10.

To contact the organisers go to: www.facebook.com/frocksonbikestauranga or email: frocksonbikes.tauranga@gmail.com

Hard work earns rugby recognition

A solitary Tauranga Boys’ College student has been included in the 2021 New Zealand Schools rugby team but, according to his coach, it has taken a team effort to get him there.

Toby Taylor is the only Bay of Plenty representative in this year’s squad, which is dominated by young players from the Waikato and Auckland regions.

Aidan Kuka, head coach of Tauranga Boys’ College First XV, says the entire school is “extremely proud” of Toby’s achievement.

Aidan describes Toby as a “big, strong” and unusually tall front-row. That height has meant Toby having to work hard on technique this year, especially when it comes to the scrum.

“He has put a lot of work in this year,” says Aidan. “He has been a pleasure to work with because he is so keen.”

Along with four other Tauranga Boys’ College students, Grady Forbes, Reuben Palmer, Piripi Tapsell and Sloane Lankshear, Toby was named to the Chiefs Under-18 Development squad for an upcoming training camp.

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A tricky trade up

Police appeal for crash info

Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Matamata.

Emergency services were called on the evening of Friday, September 10, after a pedestrian was struck by a car on Waharoa Road East.

The pedestrian was critically injured and sadly died at the scene.

“Police would like to hear from anyone who may have seen a pedestrian walking on Waharoa Road East between 8:30pm and 9:30pm,” says a police spokesperson.

“Additionally, we would like to hear

from the occupants of a dark coloured vehicle that was seen pulling over and parking on the side of Waharoa Road East near the Pollen Road intersection around 9:30pm.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who may have dash cam footage in the area between those times.”

If you have any information, please contact police on: 105 quoting file number 210911/6369. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.

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Michael Gibbon is aiming to trade up some Pods to a house. Photo: John Borren.

What do a paper clip and the tasty treat Pods have in common? Both are being used as a trading tool to get a house.

Michael Gibbon is using a packet of Snickersflavoured Pods as his first trade, in an attempt to trade them all the way up to a house.

Michael is studying in Tauranga, and during lockdown watched the video One Red Paperclip.

It shows how Canadian blogger Kyle MacDonald, through 14 online trades, bartered his way to a house in the course of a year back in 2005.

This inspired Michael to attempt to do the same, and a quick scan of his room revealed the hopefully sought after Snickers Pods, because the flavour has been discontinued.

“Considering how ridiculous the housing market is now, I might as well try it,” says Michael. “It’s worth a go.”

The 18-year-old is in no rush to achieve his ambitious goal, and is quite happy for it to take up the entire time he is studying - another twoand-a-half years.

“I don’t want to put stress on myself to try and do it in a year like the bloke from 2005.

“I think that’s quite unachievable.”

People are getting on board with his challenge, and so far he’s had quite a few offers.

A lawn mower, wetsuit and snorkel set, broken

bedside drawers and aquarium gravel are just a few of the quirky things he’s been offered.

He has settled on a brand new digital photo frame for his first trade.

“I want to trade to something that’s going to be quite easy to move on from,” he says.

Michael is being tactical with his trades, ensuring the items he exchanges will be desirable.

“I think the guy that did it in 2005 was very strategic and had brilliant connections.”

The Waikato University student is also documenting his journey through TikTok videos as well as Instagram, and is using Facebook Marketplace as his trading platform.

He plans to make a documentary from of all his videos once the challenge is complete.

Michael’s dad is also on board with his vision but his mum is a bit more sceptical, saying he should be focussing on his studies.

“The main thing she said to me is: ‘nothing is free, there’s always a catch’.”

Michael has shown her Kyle MacDonald’s video and brought her around a bit, he says.

The plucky teen will be quite happy if he doesn’t end up with a standard house - it could be a portable cabin, tiny home or campervan so he can travel around New Zealand.

You can follow Michael’s journey on TikTok @tradingpodstoahouse or Instagram; his account is tradingpodsforahouse.

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Cheers Bay of Plenty, we’ve reached 200,000 COVID-19 vaccinations!

Ngā mihi nui for doing your bit to protect yourself, your whānau and our community from COVID-19.

If you’ve got friends or whānau who haven’t yet had their vaccination, walk-in clinics are available at the Mount Maunganui community vaccination centre at Baypark, Tauranga Crossing in Tauriko, and several pharmacies throughout the Bay. People can also book their vaccination at BookMyVaccine.nz, or call the COVID-19 Vaccination Healthline on 0800 28 29 26 (open from 8 am to 8 pm, seven days a week).

The vaccine is free and available to everyone aged 12 and older.

Find out more at covid19.govt.nz/vaccine

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Nominations open for TECT awards If there’s a volunteer or community group that you think is making an impact in the Western Bay of Plenty, now is the time to nominate them for a TECT Community Award.

TECT Chairperson Bill Holland says the awards recognise and celebrate those groups and volunteers who keep the region thriving, showcasing their work online to thousands of people and via a special awards evening.

“We have so many unsung heroes in our region working quietly in the background, making our community a better place to live,” says Bill.

“Whether that be feeding those in need, caring for our environment, supporting people’s wellbeing or hosting events that keep us connected, it is time to shine the spotlight on these people and groups and thank them for all they do.”

Nominations open this week and the six categories open for nominations are: Event Excellence, Diversity and Inclusion, Sustainable Future, Heart of the Community, Youth Spirit and Volunteer of the Year Award.

There will also be a Lifetime Service Award winner chosen from the Volunteer of the Year Award nominations.

The People’s Choice Award is also back, allowing the general public to vote for their top pick from all of the finalists. Voting for the People’s Choice Award will open in February.

Oropi School’s garden-to-table programme won two awards at the most recent TECT Community Awards, winning the Sustainable Future Award and People’s Choice Award.

Oropi School Principal Andrew King says being nominated for the awards is an honour.

“The nomination recognised how valued the garden-to-table programme is,” says Andrew.

“To be affirmed with not just one but two

District Council.

Western Bay of Plenty District Mayor Garry Webber says the recent lockdown has once again demonstrated how volunteers and community groups are the backbone of our region.

“Lockdown has shown just how incredible our volunteers and community organisations are, and how they shine when we need them most,” says Garry.

“The TECT Community Awards are a fantastic way to celebrate and recognise the thankless work they

Oropi School’s garden-to-table programme won two awards this year.

awards was incredibly humbling for all of the people involved in our project.

“It is so nice to have this opportunity that places value in initiatives that grow and enable our communities to flourish.”

The TECT Community Awards 2022 are hosted by TECT in partnership with Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty

put in for the benefit of others.”

Garry encourages anyone whose life has been touched by an incredible volunteer or community organisation to nominate them.

Any not-for-profit organisation and volunteer in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty can be nominated for the awards, and self-nominations are also encouraged.

Nominations close on Friday, October 29, and can be submitted at: www.tect.org.nz/communityawards-2022

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Sweet and cheerful Polar Do you have a hutch and a family to suit me?

Polar is a white male rabbit, approximately two-years-old, who was found hopping around in Pāpāmoa near a field all by himself.

He likes fresh veggies and is interested in company, but is still a little unsure.

We are certain that, given time and attention, Polar will grow to be a cherished member of your family. If you would like more information, please give the Tauranga centre a call on: 07 578 0245, quoting reference number: 516335.

Teen’s Blue Light success

Senior Constable Atawhai Henare presents Caleb Evans with his award.

A Tauranga teen’s tenacity won him an award at a recent Blue Light Life Skills programme.

Caleb Evans won the Overall Merit Award ahead of 22 others, at the Blue Light camp held at Whenuapai Airforce base.

Young people from across the North Island spent five days doing drills, swimming, having a go at rock climbing and an escape room.

They also learnt life skills such as cooking, cleaning and how to change a tyre as well as getting up early to tidy their room for a 6am inspection.

Participants also got the chance to experience life in the Defence Force by exploring RNZAF helicopters and visiting the helicopter hanger and parachute division.

Another challenge was doing press ups in a bomb squad suit.

“The staff helped us push through it, making us more confident and always telling us not to give up,” says 15-year-old Caleb.

“They encouraged us by saying: ‘you can do it’. They meant it and they were right.”

Blue Light life skills coordinator Abbe-Mae Henry says: “Caleb was

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awarded the Overall Merit Award for his consistent progress throughout the camp, his self-discipline, and tautoko of others.”

The Life Skills programme has run in partnership with NZ Defence Force for the past 12 years, and adventure-based experiential learning is a key part of the programme.

It provides 14-to-17-year olds with critical life skills such as selfdevelopment, self-control, and teamwork that will enable them to be successful at home, at school, in their communities and during employment.

Up to 12 courses are held each year in Auckland, the Central North Island and Burnham.

Attendees are referred by Blue Light branch members, schools, community agencies and parents.

After the camps students work with their referrer to ensure the positive work they have achieved continues.

Blue Light is a not-for-profit organisation that works in partnership to create positive connections between young people and the police, helping youngsters find direction, fun and a sense of belonging within their communities.

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Goddards move boosts the city The move to level two-plus is welcome for the local economy as it starts to get back on track following the more strict lockdown restrictions we have seen over the past month.

We estimate that around $50-60 million of retail spend was lost over the time we were in levels three and four.

While I expect most of that lost spend to come back to retail and hospitality businesses, we also need to be wary that the outlook for the next couple of months will be bumpy, with physical distancing restrictions and a lack of domestic tourism.

On the way up

I particularly feel for events businesses and venues that have been hit hard recently and face a very uncertain landscape until vaccination rates increase.

Businesses in the CBD will be hit a little harder than most, as businesses tend to flow back into the city quite slowly from lockdowns and many retailers in the area

existing civic site which also contains council offices and chamber.

Future prospects

If you’re wondering why redevelopment The Goddards Centre in central Tauranga. is required there it’s a have experienced a hard time over the past no brainer – part of couple of years anyway. the building has been uninhabitable by Despite this, I think we’ve reached a point anything other than mould since 2014. where the CBD is now on the way up and The city will get a double benefit because there is some cause for optimism. in the long term, we will not only have a The announcement earlier this month redeveloped civic precinct, but an upgraded about the council library and service centre Goddards Centre. This is the type of action moving into the Goddards Centre will be a that gives the private sector positive signals positive boost to the area for two reasons. and encourages further developments.

Firstly, it will add foot traffic to the At Priority One we tend to see property Devonport Road/Grey Street area, where development well in advance of shovels retailers have been particularly hit hard. hitting the ground, and I’m very confident Secondly, it signals intent to redevelop the about the future prospects of the city based

Support schemes not enough While it’s great to be out of lockdown, businesses in the Bay and throughout New Zealand will continue to struggle as long as our country’s largest market, Auckland, remains isolated at level four, or even at level three.

While Aucklanders cannot shop, travel or manufacture goods, businesses elsewhere are still suffering negative impacts.

My team and I have noticed that this year’s level four lockdown has been more efficiently managed than our first time in March 2020.

The fact that we have not had as many complaints about logistics, travel exceptions,

wage subsidy access and employment concerns is a testament to the efforts of the public servants and front line workers who have managed the process so well.

For those issues that have been reported to us, we’ve had very swift resolution from the agencies involved.

Wage Subsidy and Resurgence Support Payments have been of great assistance, but do not address the significant outgoings most business owners pay in rent.

My colleague Andrew Bayly recently announced National’s SME Rental Support Package, which would provide up to 50 per cent of rental and building operating costs by the Crown in return for the landlord discounting rental costs by 25 per cent.

This is how we would like to see remnants of the Covid Response and Recovery Fund allocated and the policy has the support of key industry bodies including Hospitality NZ, the Restaurant and Franchise Associations, Retail NZ and Business New Zealand.

National is calling for the Finance Minister to accept this proposal and help thousands of small businesses stay afloat throughout lockdown.

on what we see at the moment. We think there is about $1 billion of investment either currently underway or about to be in the next five years.

Developments like Thirty Eight Elizabeth (Farmers) and 2 Devonport Road (Craigs Investment Partners) will be a huge boost, but I would also expect to see more general office and apartment developments taking place as the city becomes a more attractive place to move to.

While we may see offices move to Tauranga, we’re also likely to see expansions of local businesses and a move back in to the city from the Cameron Road spine.

Alongside all of this, the university campus is expected to grow around fivefold. Accommodation and services for those students need to be built alongside this growth and will help immeasurably with vibrancy and density of population.

While it may seem like a murky and uncertain time as we fight our way through the pandemic, we can be confident that the future of our CBD is on the way up.

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The art of being a dog fan She might live overseas now, but art-loving ten-year-old Helaina Hawthorne is using her talent as a way of keeping in touch with New Zealand – and our police dogs.

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by Wellington forensic photographer, and police dog photographer extraordinaire, Senior Constable Jane Dunn, as a tribute to dogs working in the district at that time.

Helaina, who now lives in “I took these photos after Sydney but formerly of Tauranga, we lost one of our dogs, saw the Class of 2017 police dog Gaz, because I wanted photo that was posted on the NZ to immortalise all of the Police Facebook page to mark Wellington police dogs in case International Dog Day last week. the worst happened,” says Jane.

“She was inspired to paint her “Since then I’ve tried to own version and decided to send capture as many of our it across the Tasman so our dog working pups as possible. handlers could see their amazing “I’m always so happy dogs painted in watercolour,” says to see when the Helaina a police spokesperson. images that I take are Hawthorne’s “We’re originally from painting. loved as much as I love Tauranga, but we moved to them. Helaina’s picture Sydney at the beginning of last year,” says is lovely and I am sure Helaina’s mum Lauren. the handlers will love “We love to keep up-to-date with everything seeing it.” going on in New Zealand. All of our whānau Inspector Todd is still in New Zealand and my mum, Helaina’s Southall, National grandmother, sent us the photo of the police Coordinator Police Dogs, dogs knowing Helaina would love it.” thanked Helaina.

She says Helaina has always loved art “This photo was just and her talent was inherited from her one example of the great grandfather, who sadly died earlier this week. work Jane does for the Along with art, Helaina also loves dogs.

The NZ Dog Section and the “My dream is to own a German Shepherd ‘Class of 2017’.Police Photo: Jane – Wellington Dunn New Zealand Police Dog dog when I’m bigger,” says Helaina, “but Forensic Im aging Sectio n.

Charitable Trust calendar,” I’m pretty happy with our little toy poodle at says Inspector Southall. the moment. I want to be a vet when I grow up.

“I’m always amazed at her passion and the “We appreciate all the work the police do, but photos she takes. most of all I like and really appreciate the dog handlers. I hope this brightens their day up.”

“It’s fantastic having her as part of our team.”

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Level two lingers a bit longer Level two means there are no restrictions on Tauranga, and the rest of the country except who is included in your household bubble, Auckland, is remaining at alert level two until you can shop and go to work as normal, and at least the end of Tuesday (September 21). 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 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 – it is encouraged that you use the NZ Covid Tracer App, but you can manually sign in to businesses and keep a manual record for yourself.

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

When can I return goods?

You can return goods to the retailer and ask for a refund, replacement or compensation if you bought goods from a business or online trader for consumer purposes and the goods don’t do what they are supposed to (e.g: they are broken), and the problem is serious.

If the retailer has a returns policy which allows customers to return goods (e.g: because they’ve changed their mind about the goods), then you can take the goods back even if there’s nothing wrong with them. The policy may specify that you have to exchange the returned goods for something else (instead of giving you a refund).

This is known as a credit note.

If you bought goods using store finance, but haven’t received a statement about your right to cancel the contract, you can cancel the credit contact and the contract to buy the goods, and return the goods.

If you bought goods or services worth $100 or more from someone who approached you uninvited (e.g: door-to-door or by phone), this is known as an uninvited direct sale.

You have the right to cancel within

five working days of the purchase, return the goods and get your money back. Once you have been repaid you must allow the seller to take away the goods from your address.

During level two we are still only available via email: tauranga@cab.org.nz or by calling: 07 578 1592. Please leave a message, including an email address and telephone number, and we will get back to you.

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Dementia NZ launches $1 million campaign Dementia NZ is launching a major campaign to raise $1 million to help the estimated 70,000 Kiwis currently living with the disorder.

Donations from the campaign will help bridge the gap between money from government via District Health Boards and the steep growth in demand for services, Dementia NZ chief executive Scott Arrol says.

“Government funding makes up around a third of our income,” says Scott. “We must raise the other two-thirds ourselves or people with dementia will miss out.

“An increasing number of people with dementia and their carers are requiring community support services, and the growing unmet need is significantly impacting on their quality of life as well as flowing into demands on the already overstretched health and social sectors.”

Increase in numbers

The number of people who have dementia in New Zealand is forecast to increase to 170,000 in the next 25 years.

“This is placing immense pressure on dementia’s community care sector, which has to close the funding gap through local fundraising activities, grants, donations and events,” adds Scott.

“Our service providers do amazing work for others every day, while themselves living with almost daily uncertainty when it comes to ongoing sustainability.

“It is not fair for them to be in the position of rattling tins and begging for money when they’re

doing their best to provide equitable access to what are essential support services.

“There are more deaths globally, and for New Zealand where dementia is involved, than Covid, cancer, heart disease or diabetes and it’s at far greater epidemic levels than Delta.

“Dementia is not only about the aging population, as there is an increase in younger people developing the condition.

“Brain health is a critical piece for overall health as it underlies the ability to communicate, make decisions, problem-solve and live a productive and useful life. Because the brain controls so much daily function, it is arguably the single most valuable organ in the human body.”

One in three preventable

Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. There were more than 50 million people worldwide living with dementia last year. This number will almost double every 20 years, reaching 82 million in 2030 and 152 million in 2050.

“Dementia is an issue that can no longer be overlooked,” says Scott.

“One in three cases of dementia worldwide could be prevented by acting on key risk factors throughout life, according to research.

“Together, it only takes each of us in Aotearoa to give $3, less than a coffee or a muffin, to support our fellow Kiwis to live their best possible lives.

“September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and I’m doing my bit by running to raise funds.

“I’m calling on every able Kiwi to do what they can to unite to tackle this major issue.”

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The skinny on health and wellbeing There are so many health and fitness myths out there that it’s hard to know where to start!

But, in my next series of columns, I’ll try to debunk a few of these myths for you and give you the motivation to re-start your wellness journey.

The first myth to tackle is the misconception that if you’re skinny, you’re fit and healthy. Culturally, we tend to celebrate ‘not being overweight’.

Our collective thinking that thinner is better in both men and women, whether achieved through diet and exercise or due to genetics, can often leave many of us unmotivated when we don’t see the numbers on the scale reduce following exercise.

While we might not be able to influence society, we can try to change our own thinking. The truth is physical decline as we age is linked to a lack of physical activity, no matter what your size.

So it’s important to keep moving for overall health and wellbeing.

It’s less about the number on the scale and more about how you feel that matters!

Recently we have seen an increase of people joining Clubfit because of osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is when bones lose density and become brittle. It is usually caused when oestrogen for women, testosterone for men and/or calcium is low, along with an inactive lifestyle.

Regular strength training, with cardiovascular exercise to help balance hormones and manage

inflammation, sprinkled with a good dose of flexibility focused activity, will keep your body on the right track.

If this sounds daunting and you’re not sure where to start, email me. I’d be happy to talk you through how easy it is to find an exercise plan that will help you feel better. Looking better will be a bonus!

Bring on summer – but be careful With winter on the way out and the relaxing of the Covid shutdown, we are all looking forward to summer.

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of a spot you might be concerned about.

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Molescope also gives you access to all photos taken during a skin check at the clinic, providing a good reference for self-monitoring of your spots.

If you have a spot you are concerned about, scan the QR code to the left to get an expert review.

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How often to exfoliate?

It’s a question we’re asked regularly at Jamele Skincare: “How often should I exfoliate?”

The answer is, it depends. The purpose of exfoliation is to remove the build-up of dead skin cells that can accumulate on the surface of the skin. Exfoliation refines skin, making it smoother and softer.

There is no hard and fast rule on how often you should exfoliate. It depends on your unique skin profile; in particular, whether your skin barrier function is in good shape.

The skin barrier describes the uppermost layers of the skin - a natural protective layer against environmental toxins. It is very important to keep this protective layer intact.

If you have a sensitised skin, weekly exfoliation may compromise this barrier and weaken your skin. We are still coming out from a dark chapter in the beauty industry, where removing the skin barrier to refine skin tone became popular.

Harsh exfoliants, including cheap supermarket exfoliants featuring ‘beads’, are part of this legacy.

So, what’s the answer? Gentle, professional exfoliants that support skin barrier function.

Most healthy skins can be exfoliated weekly

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Awareness and choices “May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.”

Nelson Mandela.

Bringing things out of the dark of your subconscious into the light of your awareness immediately creates more opportunities and choices for you.

How do we do this if we are unaware of those things hidden away? Your body knows more than you realise… if you are feeling resistant or defensive about something, look at what it is you are struggling with or resisting and see what

with this approach.

Janesce Enzyme Peel contains papaya and pineapple fruit enzymes to gently soften the skin and dissolve away rough patches and blocked pores. Dermaviduals Peeling Cream is a physical exfoliant that contains jojoba beads for gentle exfoliation without damaging or scratching the skin.

For Environ users, I recommend applying precleansing oil and massaging in Environ Clay Mask over the top on a weekly basis. This will help melt away blackheads and soften congestion.

Buy Janesce Enzyme Peel online at: www.shop.jamele.co.nz

Building a good multi-supplement The retail health industry in New Zealand supplies some excellent herbal remedies for specific health problems.

Two of my favourites are a New Zealand-made D-Mannose product for persistent UTI, and a US made product that is excellent for men with benign prostate enlargement.

However, multistyle supplements need a complete re-think by manufacturers. Often they are filled with nutrients that we do not need in the quantities included, yet have insufficient levels of the nutrients that we really do need.

Most products that include a mixture of vitamins are labelled as multi-vitamins.

Unfortunately, the nutrients we really need are minerals and botanical antioxidants.

Even with true multi-vitamins you often see them filled with inexpensive B vitamins at levels that are higher than we need, but at the same time have insufficient vitamin E and D which we really do need. This is why I refer to my product as a multi-nutritional supplement, because while it is a full multi-vitamin, it is also a full multi-mineral and multi-antioxidant.

Most multis are promoted as a ‘one a day’ formula. This may sound great to the consumer, but here is a fact: a good multi that includes meaningful minerals and botanical antioxidants cannot fit in a single capsule or tablet.

My multi needs two capsules daily because the minerals take up 60 per cent of the capsules.

Likewise, botanical antioxidants such as grape seed extract (OPC) take up a lot of capsule space.

My advice is that we should ignore any marketing hype and go straight to the fine print. Most importantly, it should have all the trace minerals. Ideally it should have the maximum daily allowance for selenium and zinc; two essential minerals that are critical for health.

For more information, call: 0800 423 559 or email: john@abundant.co.nz My all-new newsletter is available at: www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health.

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roads,” says AA motoring affairs general manager Mike Noon.

“The extra investment will bring safety benefits now and in the future.”

Improving road maintenance is the number one action that the AA has called on government to take in recent times.

For the past four years, AA Members have ranked road surface quality (such as potholes) as their greatest transport concern in the annual surveying the association undertakes.

This issue ranked ahead of other transport concerns such as congestion, speed, parking and road policing.

“Roads need regular repairs and renewal to keep them at the standard they should be,” says Mike. “There simply hasn’t been enough funding to do that for many years, and the public has noticed our state highways and local roads becoming more difficult and more dangerous to drive on.”

It is hoped the increase in funding will ease some of the pressure rising costs have put on Waka Kotahi NZ Transport

Agency and result in more maintenance work.

“This further investment in road maintenance makes sense in terms of safety and can provide an economic boost as we come out of lockdown,” says Mike.

“Road maintenance projects deliver excellent value for money. They’re needed up and down the country and they can start without delay. Investment in road maintenance creates jobs, improves road safety and delivers transport benefits that really matter to our communities.”

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Changes proposed for licence renewals Proposed changes for renewing learner and restricted car and motorcycle licences were released for consultation earlier this week.

The proposals, included in the draft Land Transport (Driver Licensing) Amendment Rule 2021, would include removing the five-year time limit for

learner and restricted licences, instead making them valid for 10 years (the same as a full licence) when the licence is renewed.

They would also allow licence holders to renew their licence at any time, removing the current restriction which doesn’t allow licences to be renewed sooner

than 90 days before they expire, and remove the requirement for drivers or riders to re-sit and pass a theory test to renew their learner or restricted licences.

Accessible to all

Waka Kotahi senior manager systems integrity Hayley Evans says the five-year licence validity period has not encouraged drivers to progress to a full licence since it was introduced in December 2014.

“The current requirements are penalising people who are unable to progress,” says Hayley, “especially those who do not have access to driver training or to a roadworthy vehicle to practice driving in.

“Waka Kotahi wants to ensure the driver licensing system is accessible to everyone, and encourages people to retain their licences, given the known economic and social benefits that holding a valid licence can offer.”

Hayley says the changes will remove the unnecessary cost, time pressure and stress of sitting and passing a theory test every five years while learner and restricted riders and drivers develop the necessary skills and confidence to progress through the system.

A broader review

“The five-year limit and theory test requirement have had no clear impact on road safety since they were introduced in 2014,” she says. “As such we are proposing to remove both conditions and make newly issued learner and restricted licences valid for ten years, the same as a full licence.

“Removing the 90-day renewal window will allow learner or restricted licence holders to renew at their convenience and lessens the pressure on the driver licencing system, which is facing growing demand for theory and practical testing and a backlog of licence renewals created by Covid-19 lockdowns.”

The proposed changes are part of a broader review of the graduated driver licensing

system, being led by the Ministry of Transport, which will look to address barriers to progression within the system while maintaining or improving safety outcomes.

Friday 17 September 2021

Cheap as chips

Asphalt or chip seal.

We had asphalt and now have chip.

It is noisy, spreads across grass verges we mow with a mulching mower, goes on footpaths, up driveways, into shoe soles and into the house, into the garage on tyres, gets in brake pads, is nasty to fall on and clean out of wounds.

Loose chips are great to do skids on and go down stormwater grates that now need cleaning out. Chips are not resilient or long lasting.

We have noise from vehicles at 2-3am, with seven day delivery of papers and magazines and early morning commuters. Electric vehicles and hybrids are very quiet, but tyre noise is so loud.

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Our very short street of around 70 metres has 16 properties using it, mainly off driveways, but with two major building projects currently, the truck, courier, trade and residential vehicles are endless from Monday to Friday. Two properties also have work from home businesses.

I do not believe this street should have been chipped. Perhaps the chips have not bound properly to the road surface as they should have.

The seal was fine as it was. A vacuum of loose chips may help, but we are waiting for that to happen.

Cheap is not always better or cost effective in the long term.

Helen Meiklejohn, Waihi Beach.

A smidge of common sense

It’s just been confirmed. One should never use the words ‘common sense’ and Tauranga City Council in the same sentence.

Having not collected the glass bin in our so-called new and improved rubbish collection for four weeks, it seems the diktat from the council is for any bin that was above the brim of the bin was to be left. The collection person spent as much time getting her little sticky label out to put on my bin as it would have taken her to empty the bin.

Chip vs asphalt There has been a lot of debate over chip seal and asphalt, but I haven’t seen any explanation why they must use a 10mm aggregate as the chip.

Back in the day, I was involved with a tennis club and we used a 1/32’’ (0.8mm) aggregate (called chicken grit) over tar seal. This gave a very good, smooth surface for the game.

Then it went out of fashion.

Why can’t the council use a 1-to-2mm grit on residential streets? There could be some ‘bleeding’ of the tar on hot days but this can be sorted out with sand.

The current 10mm aggregate is generally for highways and is terribly damaging to people if they fall on it (eg: cyclists), notwithstanding the road noise it creates. Not good for skateboards either!

The finer grades of aggregate are usually a bit more expensive and difficult to procure, but if there is a good demand for it, the quarries can tool up for it and bulk orders at a national level could reduce the overall price. Can someone explain why a much finer chip is not possible to be used without using the excuse of ‘bleeding’ and supply?

Bill Cromwell, Welcome Bay.

I’m still not sure why the glass bin was not collected like the other rubbish two weeks ago.

If the brains trust at the council were afraid of Covid being transmitted from my empty wine bottles, surely a decent mask and rubber gloves would have alleviated their concerns.

A smidgen of common sense would have also alleviated my having to make alternative arrangements before the next collection date. Obviously too much for this council to comprehend.

Gary Kenny, Bethlehem.

In the words of MLK… Martin Luther King once said: “Our lives begin to end the day we stay silent about things that matter.”

And what the government proposes to do with our Three Waters infrastructure certainly matters.

The Three Waters - involving the delivery of drinking water and the disposal of wastewater and storm water - we take for granted. All are of fundamental importance to our community. Traditionally ratepayers have paid for these assets.

Now we have the biggest reform proposal that any central government has ever proposed for local government, and there are serious flaws that are just being glossed over by the government.

Local authorities currently own 100 per cent of the Three Waters assets but, if what the government

proposes goes ahead, they will have only 50 per cent of the oversight of the proposed boards and no effective ownership at all.

Ratepayers have paid for the Three Waters assets but will have no meaningful say over their future.

Half of the boards controlling them will be appointed by iwi – which have contributed nothing to their funding. The government’s excuse for this confiscation is that it’s needed to improve water quality: they point to the unfortunate incident in Hastings some years ago. But this is an exceedingly flimsy basis for what is proposed, especially when Hastings has spent about $80 million upgrading their systems.

Margaret Murray-Benge, Bethlehem.

‘Wars’

Two opposing orchestras, Playing two different tunes, Both bullied along by two opposing conductors, Both trying to tell the world their tune is best.

Ideas out of a single person’s head, Can cause a lot of good people to become dead, Every person on earth should be allowed their say,

And the majority of them would say to war “that is not the way”.

Freedom of speech must be allowed, And democracy can only come from a crowd, Problems must be talked about to find a way forward for all, Killing of others can only cause mankind to fall.

Ken Jones, Katikati.

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THE WEEKEND SUN The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg26

Waiting for the music to return …

Once again I write this while much of the city and the Bay remains silent, devoid of live music.

It’s been harder this time. The Delta variant has screwed over the few establishments that braved level two last time.

The previous indoor limit was 100; with Delta it’s 50. And the difference between 50 and 100 people is the difference between making money and... not.

I had a chat with Andy Craw, who plans the music down at Jack Dusty’s in Bureta, including weekly acts on Saturdays and Sundays plus special events such as the monthly blues jam.

That should have happened last Wednesday but, as Andy confirms, like the weekend music it just doesn’t work for 50 people. The luxury of hiring a band for that number of punters is sadly just that – a luxury, and an unaffordable one.

But he’s chomping at the bit to get going again: “The minute we hear the words ‘level one’ we’ll be celebrating and bringing back the bands,” Andy says. A lot of people can’t wait.

So with little new live action on the horizon, let’s look back a couple of weeks. I wrote about a fantastic “tribute album”, a collection of especiallyassembled artists – I can’t bring myself to fashionably say “curated” – playing the songs of Mark Bolan and T. Rex. It’s called AngelHeaded Hipster and is available on Spotify.

I say that deliberately as many Leonard Cohen and things I wanted to mention Joni Mitchell. this week aren’t, and it exposes a cruel trap New Zealand is caught in, which started when Amazon gave New Zealand the two finger salute after we asked them to collect GST. We can now only order from Amazon in America or Australia.

Going Backwards

That means many CDs made in the UK are now not available here. Amazon will not ship them even via their Australian store.

It’s worse for blu-rays. Even The Warehouse doesn't stock them now, and the blu-ray region code from America means their imported ones don’t generally work here.

So we’ve now reached a point where we are dependent on

Spotify to provide music we can no longer buy, and Netflix (or one of the other two-dozen streaming services) to supply unavailable movies. If they happen to have them. Many things once easy to access are now denied us.

I received some great emails after writing about the Mark Bolan tunes - one in particular which suggested I listen to a similar Joni Mitchell set. I did and am very grateful to have had it recommended.

It is simply called A Tribute To Joni Mitchell, and includes contributions from Sufjan Stevens, Bjork, Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello and more, but the stand-out track for me is Prince’s take on A Case Of You. It is one of the most astounding bits of singing I know, sounding like he pitched it at the absolute top of his range and then shifted it up a few more keys for good luck.

It is so high that small animals might run from the room, but is simultaneously absolutely controlled and deeply emotional. Wow. The problem with these tribute albums is that because of the many artists involved there are sometimes rights issues, which keep them off Spotify and other similar platforms. So good luck finding them.

One of my favourites, the Leonard Cohen tribute I’m Your Fan – including everyone from Nick Cave to REM and The Pixies – is not on Spotify. Or easy to buy. But Spotify has another Cohen tribute, one far more obscure, called Acordes Con Leonard Cohen (“According To...”) which is actually a record of a Spanish tribute concert.

Cohen had a long mutual love affair with Spain, caused partly by his championing of Spanish poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca. He even named his daughter Lorca, and the album not only includes members of Cohen’s band but also his son Adam and partner Anjani Thomas.

There’s also Elliott Murphy, Jackson Browne and many Spanish musicians: about half the songs are in Spanish and it is a thing of beauty.

The rush of pleasure at hearing Leonard’s songs slowly unfold in the beautiful Spanish language really is something special.

Ride the Eagle coming soon When Leif ’s estranged mother Honey (Susan Sarandon) dies, she leaves him a ‘conditional inheritance’. Before he can move into her picturesque Yosemite cabin, he has to complete her elaborate, and sometimes dubious, to-do list.

Leif (Jake Johnson) and Nora, his canine best friend, step into Honey’s wild world as she tries to make amends from beyond the grave in this hilarious and heartfelt comedy.

Reviews have said that Ride The Eagle “might be modest and simple, but it’s also rewarding; a gentle comedy-drama about letting go and growing up. Ride the Eagle may feel small

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Ride the Eagle is showing from September 23 at Tivoli Cinema.

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Saturday 18 Sept

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 Bay Singles Social Group Join a bunch of over 50’s singles. Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762 or Andrea 021 133 0313 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 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 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm LOL Laughter Wellness 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 Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult tennis.

Start 1:30pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool).

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

‘Sanaa na ufundi’ Exhibition

The Incubator Gallery (Historic Village,Tauranga) presents Artworks & village craft stall by students of St. Constantine International School (Arusha,Tanzania). Raising funds for disadvantaged students. 9th-29th September, 9am-4pm(MondayFriday),10am-2pm(Saturday). info@ theincubator.co.nz

Tauranga Farmers Market

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

Support local.

Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

Sunday 19 Sept

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

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Sundays 9am-1pm rain or shine!

Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet. nz Golf Croquet Sun, Tues, and Thurs at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Tues, Thurs, Sun; 9:15am for 9:30am start. New players & visitors welcome.

Ph. Nev 575 5121 Maketu Market 3rd and 5th Sunday.

Setup from 7am at Maketu Village Green.$10 per stall. Ph Maureen 021 267 1685 NZDA BOP Range Day NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licence Papamoa Farmers Market We’ve brought together a collective of diverse, delicious and dedicated growers and

makers to bring to you the best the bay has to offer Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699 Petanque BOP Petanque Club, Tawa St, Mt Maunganui Everyone welcome.

Club days Tues, Thurs , Sat & Sun. Ph Bruce 022 309 9143 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 Sun & Thurs

1-3:30pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing “Electron” Radio Controlled Yachts for fun.

Adult beginners welcome.

Graham 572 5419

Monday 20 Sept Age Concern 50 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 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 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 Let’s Learn Something New An A-Z of clubs, courses & classes happening now. Find an activity, join & do it! All ages. www.letslearn.co.nz or Ph 07 544 9557

Men4Change Men’s Support Group

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

Every 2nd Monday (next week) 7-9pm (tonight). 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 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. Ph Tony 07 549 5015 or Brian 07 576 5210

Tuesday 21 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 Tuesdays 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 6:307:30pm. 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 3:306pm 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. Non-religious. $5. 9:30am Tues & Thurs Te Puke Memorial Hall.

9:30am Weds St George’s Church Hall.

1pm Tues & 9:30am Thurs Te Puna Memorial Hall. David 027 222 2824

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

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Toastmasters Startup Club 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 Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6:00-7:30pm. Traditional, relaxing Yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 for one or $90 for nine classes.

Bring a mat. Info: Bhajan 07-9297484

Wednesday 22 Sept 10 Pin Bowling 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 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 Age Concern Walking Group Meet at 10am The Rocks Carpark - off Takitimu Drive and Waihi Roads Ph Renee 07 576 6699 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, Tauranga Central Baptist Church. 640 Cameron Rd. All welcome Ph 0800 229 6757 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. Weds & Fri 12:30pm. Equipment, coffee & tea provided. Mt Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Road. Ph Cyril 022 639 2585 Indoor Bowls Gate Pa

Reverse carousel triples (Grant Parker) Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road.

Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm

KOYF Greenwood Park Welcome Bay Senior exercises with focus on balance & strength, both seated & standing.

Fun welcoming group & instructor.

Suits all abilities Ph Jaime 022 340 6219 Mount Geneolgy Meets 1st Wednesday of the month 10am. Small helpful group Ph Ken 575 6260 Pickleball The latest craze. 10am-12pm Baypark, 81 Truman Lane Mt Maunganui. $5. Paddles and balls provided. Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342 to confirm venue

St Columba Basement Boutique Half price winter

clothing sale WednesdayFriday 10am-4pm, Saturday 10am-1pm.

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Steady As You Go Exercises for seniors.

Improve strength and balance. Friendly group meets Bureta area 2-3pm except 1sts. $2. Ph Betty 07 570 3215

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

Katikati Concert Band

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

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Trish 022 036 6768 or VERY lollaughterwellness@gmail.com EASY Porcelain and China Painting Come and check out this enjoyable and easily learnt art form. Starter materials available. Elizabeth St. Tauranga. Ph/txt Julie 027 484 0101 Quiz Night Thursdays at The Hop House, 12 Wharf St. 7pm start

Strong Seniors Exercise Class Aerobic and strength/

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

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

Equipment provided.

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flexibility combination class with qualified instructor. Bring own mat. 10am, Baden Powell Hall, Harrisfield Drive, Ohauiti.

Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437 Tauranga Porcelain Artists You are invited: come and learn the very beautiful art of glaze on porcelain.

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

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Time for creation

traditions, September is the month to celebrate creation. On the cusp of seasonal change, we can be surprised and delighted once again by lighter mornings, echoing birdsong and brave new blossom.

Every facet of nature heralds renewed life and we welcome the diversity that overwhelms our imagination.

For some strange reason, the variety we value in the natural world is not always appreciated in the same way when we encounter people! Yet we need each other - different personalities, different gifts, different ways of learning, different cultures, different expressions of love and care in relationships.

Maybe lockdown has

our horizons, reducing our contact with others. We are impoverished when we are isolated. However, lockdown has also offered the opportunity to reach out to others through phone calls, emails and social media.

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The following applications for resource consent have been received by Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Tauranga City Council.

The applications, including an assessment of environmental effects, can be viewed on the Bay of Plenty Regional Council website (www.boprc.govt.nz) or the Tauranga City Council website (https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/community/have-your-say/public-notices). Electronic copies of the application documents can also be requested from the Regulatory Coordination Team of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, phone 0800 884 880.

Applicant’s address for service The applicant’s postal address is: c/- Boffa Miskell, PO Box 13373, Tauranga 3141. Attention Matt Allott, email matt.allott@boffamiskell.co.nz.

Nature of Application Tauranga City Council has applied to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Tauranga City Council for resource consents for works to address flood risk in the Awaiti sub-catchment in Ohauiti. Modelling has identified that this sub-catchment has a high flood risk. Solutions include a large earth stormwater detention dam, raising the existing Awaiti stormwater detention pond embankment to attenuate flood peaks, new infrastructure to improve fish passage, new stormwater infrastructure such as culverts, pipes and scruffy domes, and energy dissipation and erosion protection structures. Sections 4.2 to 4.6 of the resource consent application assessment of environmental effects provide further details.

Consents applied for: Bay of Plenty Regional Council application number RM20-0763: 1. Earthworks: under rule LM R4 of the Regional Natural Resources Plan (RNRP) to undertake a discretionary activity to disturb land and soil as a result of earthworks.

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2. Temporary stormwater discharge: temporarily discharge sediment-contaminated stormwater (associated with earthworks) to land where it may enter water.

3. Permanent stormwater discharge: under rule DW R1 of the RNRP to undertake a restricted discretionary activity to discharge stormwater to surface water; the discharge rates at both McFetridge Lane and Poike Road exceed the permitted rate of 125 litres per second.

4. Disturb contaminated soil: under rule DW R25 of the RNRP to undertake a restricted discretionary activity to disturb contaminated soil. Part of Ohauiti Reserve was a kiwifruit orchard from 1986 to 2011 and so is classified as a Hazardous Activities and Industries List (HAIL) site for persistent pesticide use.

5. Dam and divert water: under rule WQ R21 of the RNRP to undertake a discretionary activity to dam and divert water.

6. Disturb the beds of streams: under rule BW R36 of the RNRP to undertake a discretionary activity to excavate, disturb and install structures in the beds of streams.

7. Modify a wetland: under rule WL R9 of the RNRP to undertake a discretionary activity to modify wetland areas within the project area.

Tauranga City Council Land Use Consent application number RC28560: 1. The use and development of contaminated land is a restricted discretionary activity pursuant to with rule 9B.3.

2. The proposed McFetridge Lane Stormwater Detention Dam (Pukepoto Dam) has a height of 10.5m from ground level, which exceeds the maximum building height of 9m within the Passive Open Space Zone. Resource consent is required for a discretionary activity pursuant to rule 10A.11(b).

3. New underground pipelines conveying water, stormwater, wastewater are a controlled activity within the Open Space zone. Resource consent is required for a controlled activity pursuant to rule 10A.9(a).

4. In accordance with Regulation 11(1) of the NESCS, resource consent is required for a restricted discretionary activity for the disturbance of soil.

Building consent The proposed Pukepoto Dam is classified as a large dam: >4 m high and retaining >20,000 m3 of water; building consent is required for the dam (Building Act 2004). Waikato Regional Council processes large dam building consents for the Bay of Plenty.

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Any person may make a submission on the applications by sending a written submission to Bay of Plenty Regional Council at PO Box 364, Whakatāne 3158 or email RegulatoryAdmin@boprc.govt.nz no later than 5:00pm on Friday, 15 October 2021.

The submission must be dated, signed by you and include: 1. Your name, postal address, telephone number and email address.

2. Whether your submission relates to consents sought from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council or Tauranga City Council or both.

3. Whether you support or oppose the application along with your comments/reasons.

4. The decision you wish the Bay of Plenty Regional Council and/or Tauranga City Council to make.

5. Whether you wish to be heard in support of your submission.

If you wish to make a submission on the application to Bay of Plenty Regional Council, a template submission form can be downloaded from www.boprc.govt.nz/do-it-online/consent-forms - Other forms (surrenders, transfers, etc – Forms – Make a submission.

If you wish to make a submission on the application to Tauranga City Council a template submission form can be downloaded from https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/living/planning/resource-consents/ planning-forms-and-checklists - Form name: ‘Submission form resource consents’.

A copy of your submission must also be served on the applicant at the address given, as soon as reasonably practicable.

Dated at Whakatāne this Friday, 17 September 2021.

Fiona McTavish Chief Executive

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TAURANGA HARBOUR CITY LIONS November Book Sale.

Books and jigsaws wanted. No magazines or encyclopedias please. Drop off points are Harvey Norman (Cameron Rd), Wet & Forget (Chapel St), Countdown (Bethlehem Town Centre) Gilmour’s (Tauranga Crossing), and Bunnings in D.I.Y. section (Mt Maunganui, Jean Batten Dr). Ph 07 576 7105

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