27 September 2021, Issue 1078
Calling out for carers With kitten and puppy season on our doorsteps, animal rescue needs foster carers more than ever. Rowan Elliott of Rescue Revive Rehome says they rely on fosterers to look after most of the animals in their care because they don’t have a dedicated premises yet.
“It’s a really big need, and we never have enough fosterers” she says. As well as carers for puppies and kittens, they are also looking for people with the time, and the land, to help out by fostering stock animals and horses.
“It’s really important, especially at this time of year, that we have really ‘onto it’ people that can offer their homes and experience to help us out.” Continued on page 9. Photo: John Borren.
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Playing chicken with Covid As New Zealand doubled down on level four to level three is that you can its fight against Covid-19 over the go to a fast food drive-through. You most certainly can’t go to the past month, another silent killer gym though. was not only waiting in the wings, It didn’t surprise me at all when men Weekend to Suna God-like Combined Circulation BOP Times were caught after a brief car chase at butTheelevated status. 69,062 circulation
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The whole thing took on an absurd level of contradictory health messaging when Auckland councillor Josephine Bartley suggested providing vaccines to all the people who would inevitably be queueing at KFC outlets when the city moved down to level three on Wednesday. That’s not stupid in a Covid context,
but a cholesterol test instead would almost certainly save more lives. Now, don’t get me wrong – I’m not exacty the lean ultra-marathon type. Even after a day-long tramp in the mountains, I’ve been known to stumble – exhausted and confused – into Burger King because it’s the first real sign of civilisation. Multi-day excursions into the wild will stimulate crazy dreams about crispy skin duck and dancing donuts. It’s a weird phenomenon – you can go a few weeks without fast food and not think twice about it, but take away the possibility and the cravings begin immediately.
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Perhaps one of the most disturbing trends to come out of lockdowns all over the world is the surge in the number of people using delivery apps to have fast food delivered right to their door. Now, you don’t even have to expend one kilojoule of energy to get your fix. It will come right to your door. Our hive mentality has been strong when it comes to fighting the clear and present danger of Covid-19, but almost non-existent when it comes to all the other things that fill our hospitals, kill our friends and drain our pockets of billions of dollars. Inevitably, and probably as soon as everyone has had a chance to be vaccinated, our desire to do as we please will inevitably override our goal of preventing disease. Nobody wants to suck on a spirulina smoothie for the rest of their life. daniel@thesun.co.nz
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Water debate brews in Western Bay A former Western Bay of Plenty District councillor is urging people to speak up about the Three Waters Reform. Councils around the country have until October and triggering a by-election last year, says she will 1 to submit their feedback on the proposal. be submitting her concerns. Under the proposed reforms, councils would She says about six people from the Katikati ward hand over their drinking water, stormwater and are expected to be present at a council meeting on a sewerage systems to be run by large publiclyThursday (September 30), but due to level two owned entities - along with any associated debt. restrictions speakers will be limited. The government says the new water authorities “We were hoping to get some certainty from the will have the borrowing power and mayor and councillors that they efficiencies of scale that councils are on the same side as ratepayers, lack, to replace ageing pipes and get because we wish to keep our water water services up to standard in an assets that ratepayers have paid for affordable way. over many years,” says Christina. Last week, Local Government NZ “Western Bay District over the president and former Tauranga mayor years have built up and paid the Stuart Crosby updated councils on money to have a very satisfactory the reaction to the proposed. asset that serves us well. He says LGNZ’s national council “Why should we allow the control is hearing from councils around the of this asset to be taken away from country that the number and pace us and have to pay higher fees to of reforms are placing them under other entities to manage our assets? Local Government NZ president and former mayor serious pressure. “Something is wrong with Stuart Crosby. “Councils are also being put in this picture.” the unwelcome position of explaining central Earlier this month, Western Bay Mayor Garry government policy to their communities,” says Webber called for patience on the matter. Stuart, “sometimes in the absence of public-facing The call came as various ratepayer groups in detail from government, especially in three waters.” the Western Bay and Tauranga called for more It’s not just Local Government that have transparency, with some suggesting a referendum. highlighted issues - residents in the Western Bay of “Right now we are not being asked to decide Plenty have also voiced their concerns. to opt in or out of the reform,” he says. “Like all Christina Humphreys, who was a councillor for councils, we’ve been given an eight-week window the Western Bay of Plenty before stepping down to study the government’s proposal.”
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Plastic plagues Omanu Beach
Willie Donovan sees the plastic beads whenever there is a storm or big tides. Photo: John Borren.
Tiny plastic beads that resemble sand particles are showing up on Omanu Beach once again.
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Millions of the translucent beads, that are 2-3mm in size, line the high tide mark. Willie Donovan has seen the beads while walking with his partner near their home this week, and notices them whenever there is a storm or high tides. “We were down there again over the weekend and there are just millions of these things along the high tide line,” says Willie. They have seen them between 200 Ocean Beach Road and the Omanu Surf Life Saving Club, but Willie isn’t sure how far they extend past that. They look organic, like a fish egg, so they’re hard to spot, he says. “It’s unbelievable how many are there when you start digging around. They’re obviously all going to end up in the ecosystem, either via sea birds or fish.” Willie wants to know if there is process in place to remove the beads. “I have not seen a single person on the beach cleaning up apart from local people,” he says. “Some locals will pick up a bread bag full of the pellets when they have a few hours to spare.” The beads don’t appear to be breaking down either says Willie, although he’s not sure if they’re seeing the same pellets or new ones each time they’re uncovered. Bay of Plenty Regional Council compliance manager Stephen Mellor says after storm events
council occasionally receive reports of plastic beads the beaches of Pāpāmoa and Mount Maunganui. “When we receive reports of plastic beads within our region via our Pollution Hotline, we send a regulatory compliance officer out to investigate,” says Stephen. “Plastic beads have been a persistent problem in the marine environment for a long time, including before the Rena shipwreck.” Whilst it is unknown what the source of the beads are, the Rena was carrying a container of plastic nurdles when the ship grounded off the Bay of Plenty coast in 2011, he says. “Given the beads are commonly noticed on the same beaches at the same locations, at the high tide line it is more likely that the plastic beads have become exposed with beach erosion rather than washing ashore from the wreck itself.” In terms of who is responsible for cleaning up the beads, Stephen says regional council is responsible for pollution events below the highest high tide mark. One of the conditions of the resource consent for the Rena wreck to remain where it is was for a Shoreline Debris Management Plan to be developed, he says. This plan provides specific guidance and thresholds for council clean up responses. Anyone who finds plastic beads along the coast can call the 24/7 Pollution Hotline on: 0800 884 883. It is helpful if people can also provide a photo, so the volume of beads can be estimated and a compliance officer sent to investigate. Alisha Evans
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Arataki School principal Shelley Blakey is happy with the decision. Photo: John Borren.
Arataki rezoning win for school Teachers and parents in Mount Maunganui are celebrating after school rezoning plans were altered in the Arataki area.
“This way it means families that want to stay with us can. It is a brilliant outcome and we are really happy.” Shelley praised the work of the Ngā Pōtiki, school whānau, the local community, principals at other schools and the board of trustees. She also thanked the Ministry for showing flexibility. “It just goes to show that the Ministry was willing to listen and work with us, which was really positive,” she says. “It means at the next review, in three years’ time, it should be a different experience for us - a bit more collaborative.” Helen Hurst, the Ministry of Education’s deputy secretary sector enablement and support, says all 11 of the new and amended enrolment schemes for Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa have now been completed, with Arataki finalised last month. “The proposed changes were to accommodate a number of changes to the education landscape in Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa and to ease enrolment pressure across both,” says Helen. “Following consultation on the proposed schemes, and with the cooperation and collaboration of principals and boards as well as guidance from iwi, it was agreed that the Arataki School zone would remain unchanged.” Vicky McGreal, parent of two children at Arataki School and chairperson of the Arataki Friends of the School organisation, says she is pleased with the eventual outcome, but remains disappointed in the Ministry process that led to it. Mathew Nash
Rezoning proposals put forward earlier this year regarding Arataki School would have seen the school’s zone lose the area behind Bayfair, between Taupo Avenue and Concord Avenue, and most of Mangatawa. The changes were made as the Ministry of Education look to accommodate ongoing and projected population growth in the area, as well as the opening of Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School. However, losing part of the Bayfair area and Mangatawa was controversial, with familial and historical links meaning many parents wanted children from those areas to attend Arataki. After a petition was launched and following extensive consultation between schools, the board of trustees, the Ministry and concerned parents, the rezoning plans were altered. Mangatawa will now remain in the Arataki School zone, whilst a shared zone in the Bayfair area will operate with Omanu School. “We are really happy because we have got historic connections with Mangatawa,” says Arataki School principal Shelley Blakey. “The shared zone with Omanu is still going ahead, but we have still retained our whole zone. Shared zones can be tricky, but it is still a much better outcome than losing it completely.
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Time springing forward on Sunday New Zealand is set to spring forward as Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. Clocks will go forward by one hour at 2am on Sunday, September 26. Daylight Saving Time will continue until Sunday, April 3, 2022, when clocks will go back by one hour to NZ Standard Time. There’s always been a bit of confusion around Daylight Saving Time, but here’s the deal: in the spring, you “spring forward”, or move the clocks ahead one hour, meaning we lose an hour instead of gaining one. Some don’t need a reminder to change a clock that changes itself. It’s 2021 so why do we need a reminder? Others, however, may say the hour they lose this weekend was the hour they were planning to go to the gym anyway. And others may wish the clock could be wound forward a whole year to get past months of daily Covid-19 updates and to bypass the upcoming local elections. Think of it this way – we’re one step closer to warmer weather, longer days and lots more sunlight. Unfortunately, the weather hasn’t quite caught up to that yet, so we’ll have to wait a while to ditch our winter jackets. But at least this is proof that we’re nearing the end of winter! During the Daylight Saving months we are on ‘New Zealand daylight time’, which is one hour ahead of New Zealand standard time. Most New Zealanders should experience a seamless transition, with modern electronic devices
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New Zealand officially set a national standard time - called New Zealand Mean Time - at 11 hours and 30 minutes ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Daylight saving was introduced in 1927, however the dates and times were changed several times over the following years. During the mid-1940s, daylight saving time was discontinued and New Zealand Standard Time was imposed year-round. This lasted until 1974, when Daylight Saving was trialed again and then officially introduced in 1975. In 2007 parliament officially extended Daylight Saving by three weeks from the last Sunday of September to the first Sunday of April.
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Tauranga singer-songwriter Sophie Gibson has released a deeply personal indie-folk track about the loss of her brother to suicide. Her latest single, Deeper Waters, is a song of raw to express the things she could not say in words. emotion that will resonate with anyone who is “Music was a safe way for me to express myself grieving someone they have lost. and express the emotions of grief that words alone The track shares the young singer-songwriter’s own couldn’t articulate. story. “I want people to know that being someone “Knowing that music was a thing that my brother who has lost someone to suicide, or being someone loved really helped me feel a connection with him. who has mental health problems, doesn’t mean that “I was lucky to have great friends who supported you are hopeless,” says Sophie. me, and encouraged me to keep doing music. “You can still live a beautiful “My sister and I really came life, you are not alone, and you together and have supported each are so loved.” other through that journey too.” Sophie grew up in Katikati The Riverlight Suicide Support with her younger sister Lucy and Group at Waihi Beach, a support older brother Scott. She attended group for people who have lost a Katikati college and went to loved one to suicide, was a turning Mauao Performing Arts point for Sophie. Centre in Mount Maunganui “After I went to that group, for singing lessons. something just clicked and I “I was lucky to have many great realised I wasn’t alone in my grief. “I gained a lot of support from mentors. They helped me become the beautiful people there. comfortable with performing and Sophie’s brother Scott, who “We love and care for each encouraged my songwriting.” died when she was just 15. other deeply.” Although her parents work After her brother’s death, Sophie went on to in medicine, Sophie says they have always been a musical family, and her older brother Scott provided study music at Auckland University and now, at 21, is finishing off her degree in music and plenty of support on Sophie’s journey to becoming psychology. She also teaches singing, guitar and a singer-songwriter. ukulele lessons to kids “He was such a big support to me growing up, When she initially started writing Deeper and he was always super proud of my music. Waters, she didn’t know it would be a homage to “He was a beautiful singer and guitarist, and he Scott. “I wrote the lyric ‘we’re in deeper waters’, used to write songs too. and initially I didn’t know what that meant. But it “He would just light up any room that he was really about articulating emotions, so writing walked into wherever he went. He was a real the song was really cathartic and special. people person, he just had an affinity for making “I cried a lot. The first time I performed the song other people happy.” live, people in the audience were in tears and I Tragedy struck the family when Scott took his realised that the song was resonating with other own life aged 25. Sophie was just 15, and struggled people. I was nearly in tears too! I gained a lot to cope with the shock and grief. from that experience.” “For a long time I didn’t really cope well. The single’s release date also coincided with “I battled, and I still sometimes battle with my Scott’s birthday. “Sharing the song felt like a own mental health. I was so young, and in high great way to celebrate him. I knew he’d be proud. school… I felt that not many people understood “I still feel his presence and know he’s watching what I was going through.” Annemarie Quill over me.” Music was something she turned to for comfort,
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Rowan wants volunteers to be aware that it’s “There are so many ways that people can get not always a glamorous job. Being a rescue involved with the rescue to make a difference with us.” organisation means the animals aren’t always RRR are always in need of donations of food, in perfect health. bedding, toys and money that goes towards “I don’t think people should glorify fostering because it’s hard work,” she says. “It’s really hard work, but it is such a rewarding job.” Raising an animal and bringing it back to good health so it’s ready to go to its forever home is amazing, says Rowan. RRR provides all of the food and bedding needed to take care of the animals - the only thing people need to supply themselves is cat litter or puppy training pads. In order to foster puppies or kittens, people need to provide a separate space for them that is warm and dry. They also need to be able to take the animals to any vet appointments they may have. The rescue also ensures animals and carers are a good fit. “It really depends on every individual fosterer which animals we match them with,” says Rowan. “We have a conversation with them and then we match our animals that would best suit them and their household. Also, we ask what would best suit our animals, so they thrive in their care.” The rescue is also in desperate need of fosters who are experienced enough to look after neonatal kittens and puppies that require bottle feeding. RRR has upwards of 600 animals in care at any one time, ranging from felines and canines to horses, goats, calves and lambs. This means they also need land for grazing. The more foster carers the rescue has, the more animals they can help and they already have a waiting list of animals that need placement, says Rowan. “It’s a community effort, and we can’t be RRR without the community.
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As such, these businesses hold the key to New Zealand’s economic recovery from Covid. It’s inarguable, then, that these business owners should be at the front of the government’s mind. Instead, the government’s lack of additional targeted support for businesses suggests it is okay with the fact that many will go to the wall, meaning thousands more Kiwis will lose their livelihoods. We know Delta levels three and four mean no, or next to no revenue for the majority of SMEs, while revenue is severely constrained for many businesses operating at level two outside of Auckland. This is especially the case for our hospitality and retail businesses. I’m hearing each week from business owners in hospo and retail here in Tauranga who’re taking on more and more debt – including taking on bigger mortgages – to meet mounting weekly fixed costs
like rent, power and paying staff and suppliers. More than this, though, they feel the weight of responsibility for the livelihoods of the families of their staff and suppliers which depend on their businesses staying afloat.
Hurting hospitality
We’re not talking about a few operations here and there. This will be catastrophic for hundreds of hospo and retail businesses nationally. A recent survey by Hospitality New Zealand, for example, showed more than 80 per cent of hospo businesses weren’t sustainable after four weeks at level four. The Labour government must urgently do two things to save the many businesses here in Tauranga and across New Zealand at breaking point. Firstly, it should adopt National’s Business Rental Support Package, to better support both tenants and landlords in meeting weekly overheads. Secondly, it must set a target to have 70-75 per cent of Kiwis double vaccinated in the first instance, and work to this at pace. At this level of vaccination, Covid can still be stamped out by using tools and techniques widely available in other counties, such as saliva testing, rapid antigen testing, aggressive contact tracing and, as a last resort, regional lockdowns. And let’s remember, New Zealand had the slowest vaccine rollout in the OECD before the current outbreak occurred. This meant Delta spread faster, and our current lockdown is longer than it would’ve been if we hadn’t been so slow at vaccinating Kiwis.
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Te reo week
It seems this last week of te reo has been enjoyed by a lot of people. So it is a shame to read and hear that in the past, the Māori language was not taught and children were beaten for speaking it at our schools. I was born in 1936 in Rotorua and started primary school in 1941, going through to high school up to fifth form in 1951. At no stage did I witness or hear of any children being beaten for speaking Māori. As for te reo not being taught, it is simply not true. The Māori language was offered at high school and was offered as one of a choice of several subjects for High School Certificate Exams. In those days, if I remember rightly, school certificates consisted of compulsory maths, science and English subjects with a choice of two non-compulsory subjects. I knew several school mates who did actually study te reo. One, a Māori, ended up becoming a professor at Auckland University. James Newman, Mount Maunganui (abridged).
Waiting for MIQ
I would have hoped by now the government would understand that the only way New Zealand will be able to manage Covid-19/Delta is through vaccinating, taking advantage of the other testing technologies, having a better performing border, a well-resourced health sector and a vastly improved level of transparency on all matters Covid-19. I came to the UK for the work opportunities years ago, when they were limited for me in New Zealand, and here we still are. All New Zealanders have Aotearoa embedded in their souls, and should not be told that simply wanting to be there is somehow wrong or invalid. I am one of the Kiwis who wants to return home for a holiday, but was not in any virtual lobby, and cannot return until MIQ is abolished. I worry that my son is growing up out of touch with his heritage. Desmona Johnson, UK-based Kiwi.
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[In response to The Weekend Sun page 3 story, titled ‘Call to stop mask exempt bullying’ on September 17]. I, too, am unable to wear a mask due to emphysema. I have an exemption card pinned to my jacket. I am elderly, and disappointed and embarrassed at the nasty comments I have received. Luckily, I have found a very understanding supermarket, and they have been supportive and helpful. So they get my business now. Thank you. Vallanne Bartlett, Tauranga South.
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Rude locals
So, as Tauranga citizens we are all sadly aware of the bad drivers - the speedsters, the tail-gaters, the ones who haven't worked out the indicator yet, and the ones who don’t realise what the “give way” signs mean. But I have come across a whole new species of selfish. On a busy Wednesday morning at the BP petrol station, I waited my turn at the pump. Once at the pump I filled up, queued up to pay, then returned to my car. The lady at the pump in front of mine had been there before I arrived and had been busy texting throughout her stay. I knocked on the window to say I wanted to drive out - her words to me were: “Back out, I’m about to fill up with gas.” I was very surprised given how long she had been sat there, texting. I have no idea how someone can think it is okay to sit at a petrol pump texting, while keeping everyone else waiting. For all I know she may still be there. Yours disappointed, Catherine Keane, Greerton.
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Planting roots in the Bay of Plenty Award winning business DC Builders, who have created a name for themselves in the Auckland region, have recently planted roots right here in the Bay of Plenty.
The family-owned and operated company took out a number of awards at the 2021 Registered Master Builders House of the Year Competition, including gold for the New Home $1-$1.5 Million category. Company directors and brothers, Mel and Justin Riley, also nabbed two silvers in the New Home $1.5$2 Million category. DC Builders started up in 2015 from a desire to return to their roots of residential construction and offer a more personal approach to building. Since then, Mel has decided to start up a team in the Bay as he lives here with his family. “We have a small team down here at the moment and we’re really keen to showcase what we have been doing
in Auckland in the Bay,” says Mel. “We are very focused on developing the right team; we think outside the square and are creative in how we do things. “Our team culture and trusted group of subcontractors are two of the most important aspects in achieving a great end result for our clients.” The company completes design and build, builds from clients’ own plans and works with a range of architects. A variety of projects are undertaken including new homes, renovations and re-clads. The brothers employ a team of talented builders and are currently focusing on further growth. They have just hired a project manager in Auckland and are ready to take on the Bay of Plenty.
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First home values shrug off winter chill
It’s been another winter of discontent for first home buyers, with entry-level house prices rising at their fastest rate in five years.
The latest QV Quartile Index, which tracks house prices and sales at both ends of the residential property ladder, shows that the value of New Zealand’s least expensive homes increased by an average of 3.6 per cent across the main centres this winter - a rate greater than the last two winters combined. In the three months from the start of June to the end of August, first home values have also risen by 0.3 per cent more than the national average and 2.1 per cent more than the same time last year. Quotable Value general manager David Nagel says: “Winter is usually a time when we see a bit of heat come out of the property market. “We have seen that to a certain extent this year, with average house price rises dipping across the country’s main centres from an April peak of 3.1 per cent in a single month to just 1.2 per cent in August.
“But the runaway residential property market that was unleashed last year is taking a long time to slow right down. “House price rises will have to stop eventually, especially since interest rates are almost certainly going to rise soon, but unfortunately it’s not getting any easier for first home buyers in the meantime.” The biggest gains across lower quartile house prices occurred in Rotorua, where the average first-home value increased by 6.9 per cent over the past three months to $458,679. It was closely followed by Nelson (6.5 per cent), New Plymouth (6.4 per cent), Franklin (6.2 per cent), Rodney (6 per cent) and Tauranga (5.6 per cent). But buyers may be pleased to hear that lower quartile home values have dropped 0.6 per cent in Auckland’s central suburbs. There was a similarly small drop across the lower quartile in Marlborough and no
growth whatsoever in Hastings this quarter. “House price rises are generally easing through a combination of government intervention, the return of stricter LVRs, the tightening of credit availability and the imminent prospect of interest rate rises,” says David. “Now, as we move into spring, I expect that trend to continue as it has been, slowly but surely.” Auckland’s current struggles to suppress the Delta strain of Covid-19, with the rest of the country in alert level two, would likely delay the usual spring spike in the number of houses for sale across the country. “Most vendors will likely be waiting until restrictions ease further before listing their properties for sale, so we may see further constraints on supply for some time yet, not to mention delays to the building of new homes up and down the country.”
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Rebuilding the supply chain and the economy rebuilding, says Auckland Business Chamber CEO, Michael Barnett. “There are shortages of critical goods and retail shelves to be filled, and we need to get the supply chain ramped up fast to save businesses,” Michael says. “If there are issues or exemptions that are needed to enable efficient operation at a volume, tell us what is needed so we take your case to government to find a fast a solution that still
Auckland moved to alert level three in the wee hours of Wednesday morning, which should lead to better supply chain movement for the building sector.
keeps people safe under level three restrictions. “But we would urge businesses that can open and accelerate production to do so, not just to help Auckland find its way out of lockdown, but all the tens of thousands of small and medium enterprises from retailers to tilers around the country that are also in the doldrums through lack of essential supplies.”
New Zealand needs Auckland businesses associated with the manufacturing and home building sectors with vaccinated workforces to return to the factory as soon as possible, to get the supply chains filled
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Brighten up your garden with Amoré The Amoré Rose tale starts back in 2006 in Osaka, Japan, where Janette Barnett was attending the World Rose Convention. Early one evening Janette’s husband, Paul, innocently struck up a conversation with a man at a bar. The man turned out to be an acclaimed American rose breeder who was lamenting the fact that he couldn’t get any of his awardwinning miniature roses into the New Zealand market. After some more digging, it turned out that the very same issue was being faced by international breeders all over the world – they just couldn’t get their product into New Zealand.
Janette and Paul saw an exciting opportunity to bring the best roses in the world into the New Zealand market, and so the rose adventure began. They sold everything they could to purchase 17 acres and set up six quarantine units and 188 test gardens, to test roses from all around the world in the Waikato. In 2017, Amoré Roses began selling their first range of international roses in the New Zealand market. Thanks to the persistence and commitment of the couple, New Zealand now has rose breeds that truly are the best in the world. “Launching Amoré Roses in 2009 “It was a complete leap of faith and a has taken my love for roses to a plunge into the unknown. whole new level,” says Janette. “I feel so fortunate that my profession allows me to be surrounded by colour, perfume and magical blooms every day – you can’t help but be inspired.
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Price hike is double New Zealand’s average salary The average asking price for a house in New Zealand reached an all-time high of $846,900 last month, growing by 21 per cent on the previous year according to the latest Trade Me Property Price Index. Trade Me Property sales director Gavin Lloyd says despite the level four lockdown, property prices charged ahead in August, marking the largest annual increase on record and 12 months of double-digit growth. Prices increased $143,950 on the same month last year. “According to our latest Trade Me Jobs data, this increase is 2.2 times the national average salary, which is sitting at $64,939 as of Q2 (AprilJune) this year,” says Gavin. “As expected, Covid-19 alert level restrictions had a significant impact on market supply and demand in August, which comes as no surprise considering you cannot buy or sell a house under level four restrictions." Gavin says August saw a 31 per cent drop in the number of properties listed for sale on-site when compared with the same month in 2020. Demand also
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dropped by 24 per cent yearon-year last month, mirroring numbers seen in past lockdowns.
Every region affected
Looking around the country, Gavin says record average asking prices were seen in every region. “The largest jumps were all seen in the lower North Island regions of Manawatū/Whanganui (up 30 per cent to $589,350), Wellington (up 26 per cent to $867,050), and Hawke’s Bay (up 23 per cent to $737,050).” Looking ahead, the market was expected to make a swift recovery. “New Zealand’s property market has been running hot since we came out of lockdown in 2020, despite many predicting we would see it slow down,” says Gavin. “As we’ve seen after previous lockdowns, we’re expecting listing numbers will make a quick recovery as restrictions are lifted and we move down alert levels.” Wellington prices increased by more than a quarter in 12 months The average asking price in the Wellington region climbed 26 per cent or $177,550 on August last year to $867,050 last month. “Looking at Wellington City, the
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Supply down
As seen in the rest of the country, supply in the Auckland region was down 20 per cent year-on-year in August, while demand was down 29 per cent. Last month’s most popular Auckland property was a threebedroom house on Caspian Close, New Lynn, with an asking price of $700,000. It was watchlisted 288 times in its first two days on-site. Gavin says nationwide, small houses (one-to-two bedrooms) and medium houses (three-to-four bedrooms) saw their highest ever average asking price in August. Small houses saw the largest yearon-year percentage increase of 28.5 per cent. Gavin says urban properties saw their highest ever asking price nationwide in August, reaching $712,950.
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Protocols key to keeping construction working The return to work under alert level three saw thousands of construction businesses outside of Auckland breathe a sigh of relief and Auckland’s move did the same.
improve on from last time." Though some construction work - such as emergency repairs and critical infrastructure projects - continued under alert level four conditions, there were no protocols written for last year’s lockdown. Site Safe, along with the same industry steering group, have combined this year to develop the first iteration of the alert level four protocols, applying learnings from last year along with extra challenges brought by the new Covid-19 variants to map out procedures for those working at the highest level of Covid risk.
understanding of what is required, says Murray. “It’s motivating to see the industry actively participating in this. We need the universal buy-in to really
adhere to these protocols. Having the likes of Master Builders, CHASNZ, and other key players get involved serves to increase this buy-in and will help to keep construction moving.”
Cooperation from industry
This was made possible by assurances to the government that the industry was able to do so safely and without increasing the risks of on-site Covid-19 transmission, by following construction protocols. The first lockdown last year saw vertical and commercial businesses in the construction industry combine to form a steering group, with Site Safe playing a key role to develop the Covid-19 construction protocols. This set of documents lays out the processes that construction businesses must adhere to under different alert levels.
Working during a pandemic
It’s not a pure science, however. Brett Murray, Site Safe chief executive, says the protocols are changing in tune with the nature of working during the pandemic. “We updated the alert level three protocols in the most recent lockdown, and are in the process of updating the protocols for alert levels one and two,” says Brett. “It’s done in live time because we’re constantly applying our learnings and seeing what we can
Pete Lockhart, Naylor Love Construction general manager, says the key to success is a combination of health and safety expertise from the industry along with Site Safe’s practical knowledge of the industry - particularly education, helping to create a document that is easy to understand and apply. “It has been fantastic to see the cooperation from all parts of our industry,” says Pete. “All those involved have worked to ensure the document works for everyone and we’re proud to be part of the discussion and its creation. “Having people on the front lines involved means the results are more practical and can be more easily implemented on-site. “Under the higher alert levels, working on-site is quite different to what we’d normally see, but the extra effort is more than worth it when you consider the alternatives available. “At the end of the day, keeping our workers safe as well as others they interact with under these conditions is paramount. We can use the protocols to do this, while maintaining the ability of businesses in construction to stay working.”
Fine-tuning the protocols
Brett agrees, and believes ensuring workers can do their jobs safely is the number one priority of the industry, while the risks posed by Covid-19 on-site can be self-managed if the industry adhere to the protocols. “Ultimately we want to add certainty to the equation,” says Brett. “Construction businesses want to know that they will be able to work next month, and the month after that, and so on. “If we continue to fine-tune the protocols and make sure they are relevant and up-to-date, we can ensure that our workers are safe and that the industry stands a better chance of staying at work through alert level changes.” Bringing representatives of the industry together to assist in the creation and refinement of the protocols has resulted in strong uptake and a better
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Martial arts for health “Adults and children alike, more than ever, need healthy avenues to relieve stress, maintain their wellbeing and to develop strong social connections,” says Scott.
He believes that the benefits of engaging in martial arts is the perfect solution. “Our students improve their motor skills, fitness, strength and endurance, and also develop superior coordination, balance and flexibility.” TMAA caters to people of all ages, from children right through to adulthood. This year, they have introduced a karate class for neurodiverse children aged five to 12 years
old in the Tauranga academy. These classes are for children diagnosed or non-diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum or with ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Dyspraxia and other similar forms of neurodiversity. The classes are taught by Sensei Jason Edgecombe, who was himself diagnosed with ASD, ADHD and Dyspraxia as building their confidence so a child. “These classes are about giving they can feel comfortable in the children a point of focus and their own skin,” says Scott.
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Connect with yourself through salsa People with a groove in their step have the chance to dance the night away at casual, fun salsa classes run by Bay Salsa.
Bay Salsa has been around since 2003, and is the longest-running salsa and Latin dance club in Tauranga. It is run entirely by volunteers and offers classes, events and free social nights. Bay Salsa was the recipient of the 2019 Latin Dance Industry Award, in recognition
Bay Salsa giving a free salsa lesson at the weekly dance social at La Mexica.
of their service and contribution to the life of the New Zealand Latin Dance community. Acting chairperson Amanda Leonardo says: “We’re a club, not a business, so all the proceeds go back into the community so we can run more events and give more people the
opportunity to give it a go. “Dancing is about expression, freedom, telling a story and letting go. With partner dancing there is a beautiful synergy via non-verbal communication, trust, leading and allowing yourself to be led by the music and your partner.
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“Latin music is not only an auditory buffet, but is also an incredible connection to history and different cultures. “In our salsa and bachata classes I love seeing people learning to connect with themselves and each other. “In our free social nights that we hold every week at La Mexica, it’s wonderful to see people from all walks of life come together.” Bay Salsa organises the secondlargest salsa festival in New Zealand. The Bay Salsa Festival, which is held every Labour Weekend, brings teachers from all over the country and showcases an immense amount of local talent. To find out more visit: www.baysalsa.co.nz
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The Martial Arts Academy owner Scott Coburn believes that after the past 18 months of stress, burnout and isolation, and a more sedentary lifestyle accustomed to quick, easy food and overexposure to smart devices, it can be too easy for people to slip into an unhealthy lifestyle.
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Create wellness through movement Tai chi is not only a workout for the whole body, but also for the mind and memory.
The I Tai Chi Club run by Wayne Rush and Emma Lowe provides a modern outlook on the traditional Chinese martial arts of Tai chi, qi gong, and tui shou. Expert teachers deliver fun and informative classes that combine these techniques into a variety of effective fitness programs for all ages. A long term student at the
club says they have been a part of the club for more than 10 years. “Our tai chi journey began after we retired, but we wish it had been much sooner. “Two things stand out for us – Wayne is an exceptional teacher so, with Emma's assistance, we learn something new in every class and we come away feeling energised, not exhausted. “Tai chi is not only a workout for the whole body but also for the mind and memory, which is very beneficial for us oldies.
“Over time we get to learn the correct sequence for the sets of moves and we also learn the application of each move from a martial arts perspective. “Wayne’s qualifications have given him a great understanding of the physiological benefits of tai chi on the body, making our classes informative, meaningful and a whole lot of fun.” Learning tai chi this way is both empowering and beneficial for the body no matter what your age.
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Meeting up with local hunters in a social setting Founded in 1937, the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Incorporated represents the interests of New Zealand’s hunters as a not-for-profit and nongovernment organisation.
A successful hunt for Scott Booth.
“The Bay of Plenty Branch was established in 1950,” says NZDA Bay of Plenty president Reuben Hayward, “and is the third largest branch within the Association. “Nationally, with 9000 active members, we are their voice, however we speak on behalf of all of New Zealand’s recreational hunters.” Locally, with approximately 600 members, NZDA are your
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hunting club and the best place to meet other local hunters, learn to shoot, hunt, and participate in club activities. “At the Bay of Plenty Branch, we have clubrooms and a 300m rifle range,” says Reuben. “Social and informative club nights are held monthly, and we co-ordinate regular club hunts and shooting events. “Our members foster a familyfriendly environment, so it is the ideal place to start your hunting journey, meet other hunters, learn and share, all while enjoying shooting and hunting.” For more information, visit: www.deerstalkersbop.org.nz
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The bright side
On the bright side, like the music at Jack Dusty’s, there are things still going ahead so I urge you to check out specifics online before abandoning hope. Also on the bright side, between lockdowns which have kept musicians not only out of venues but out of recording studios, AST Generation Overload Album Artwork people have still been It’s tricky getting stuff done and Like I say, with, I’m sure, his fi ngers fi rmly crossed, Pāpāmoa singer/ it’s tricky. Some things have been songwriter/guitarist Brendan McCarthy, who plays under the canned: although the Art Galleries name Apollo SteamTrain, has set a launch date for his longthere are now open again, the Fringe awaited debut album, Generation Overload: October 22. Festival at the Historic Village Brendan likes to say that the record has been 26 years in the planned for the end of October has making, and indeed the earliest song was written in 1996. been moved to mid-January; the But it’s really for the past six years that the production has Baycourt season of Tu Meke Tūī! Live On Stage in October has been forced consumed him. Recording took place at three different studios, beginning to cancel; and the Katikati Folk Club with initial sessions at The Colourfield in Welcome Bay with have cancelled all their October Tim Julian, before moving to Neil Finn’s Roundhead Studios in concerts. Similarly, the Tauranga Auckland where international producer Greg Haver produced Acoustic Music Club has cancelled two songs. They have since been released as singles. Finally, upcoming gatherings due to level things came back to Brendan’s home studio in Pāpāmoa, where two concerns at the Tauranga RSA where they get together. They plan to the last tracks were completed. Like most albums, it took a village, with some top local players resume when we return to level one. coming on-board along the way, including Tim Julian, Les The biggest casualty of this has Robinson, Ian Clark, James Bos, Denise Hyde, Jed Dawkins, been the cancellation of all live Paul Bloxham and Derek Toner. performances planned for the 2021 I’ve just received a copy of Generation Overload so I’ll be Tauranga Arts Festival. This is a huge reviewing it and sharing launch details closer to the release. shame, particularly for Tauranga In the meantime you can find a lot more at Brendan’s website: music lovers who were looking ApolloSteamTrain.com, where digital downloads and CDs will forward to a fantastic programme also be available. with an almost exclusively New
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Bring in your books Have you read your entire bookshelf over lockdown and been left with a pile of books you no longer need? The good news is Tauranga Harbour City Lions will take your over-read books off your hands, and you’ll be donating to a good cause in the process. The group are collecting books of all shapes and sizes, from gory murder mysteries to family friendly picture books, until October 31 for their annual Book Fair, which runs from November 5-7 at Tauranga Racecourse. The books bring in big money, which is then funnelled back into community organisations.
In past book fairs, Tauranga Harbour City Lions raised enough to spend $24,000 on defibrillators for St John and $15,500 on flood lights for local emergency services. “If you’re a big reader and you’ve got a lot of unwanted books after lockdown, we’d love to have them,” says event organiser Christine Currie. “If you have any good, clean jigsaws or books that aren’t encyclopaedias or magazines, we’ll take them too.” Books can be dropped off at Harvey Norman on Cameron Road, Wet & Forget on Chapel Street, Countdown in Bethlehem town centre, Gilmour’s at Tauranga Crossing and the DIY section of Bunnings in Mount Maunganui.
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Tauranga Arts Festival cancelled
Tauranga Arts Festival Trust have made the difficult decision to cancel all live performances programmed for the 2021 Tauranga Arts Festival. A statement from the Trust says the continued uncertainty, along with Auckland’s higher alert level, contributed to the decision. “We are deeply saddened to make this call,” says a festival spokesperson. “We were excited to offer this 2021 programme to the people of Tauranga Moana, but we must prioritise the health and well-being of all those attending, performing and working at the festival, as well as the wider community.” Under level two conditions, the Tauranga Arts
Festival Trust can still host an event from the heart of this year’s festival: Te Manawataki o Mauao by Riki Gooch with Sonicity. For 10 days, Tauranga Moana residents and level two visitors will be able to experience the rhythmic pulse of Mauao with a walking performance specially commissioned by the festival and specific to our maunga. There will also be vibrant and free-to-access artworks on display, by both local and national artists. All purchased tickets will be fully refundable through Ticketek. For more information, visit: www.taurangafestival.co.nz
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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
‘Artful Wahine’ TGC Exhibition
The People’s Gallery - Toi Ka Rere (Historic Village, Tauranga) proudly presents Artworks by students of Tauranga Girls College. 14th-30th Sept, 10am-3pm(Mon-Fri), 10am-2pm(Sat). info@theincubator.co.nz Art in the Park Original art for sale. Weather and covid conditions permitting. 9am-4pm. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Tauranga Society of Artists 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 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 Car Boot Sale Papamoa Evans Road Community Car Boot Sale CANCELLED 2 Oct. Car boot sale & car wash will resume 6 Nov (covid permitting) Ph Ralph 021 123 1157 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 Katikati Crop Swap Every 1st Saturday of the month, 14 Jocelyn Street. Swap home garden produce, plants, flowers, seeds, herbs, eggs, preserves etc. 07 549 4522 LOL Laughter Wellness Due to the nature of our activity, laughter sessions are on hold until return to Covid Level 1.Trish 0220366768 lollaughterwellness@gmail.com. Check our new website www. lollaughterwellness.weebly.com Omokoroa Market @ Omokoroa Settlers Hall 9am-12pm Under Level 2 masks must be worn please. Come and support our local makers, growers and designers. Email: omokoroamarket@ 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, 10am-2pm (LAST DAY!). info@theincubator.co.nz St Columba Basement Boutique Half price winter clothing sale. Sat 25th 10am-1pm Wed-Fri 10am-4pm 502 Otumoetai Rd (underneath the church). Parking at the door. Bargains for all.
Tauranga Farmers Market
7:45am-noon at Tauranga Primary School cnr Cameron Road & 5th
Avenue. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the Producers. Support local Tauranga Fuchsia Group Last Saturday of the month. 1pm. Elizabeth Street Arts & Craft Centre Learn how to care for fuchsias. Pat 579 1655 Noeleen 578 4643 Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710
Sunday 26 Sept
Croquet Sun, Tues, & Thurs 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
Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet.nz Golf Croquet Sun, Tues & 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 58 Ashley Place, Papamoa 8:30am-12pm. Live music, food trucks, vegetables, coffee, seedlings, playground, fresh meat & seafood
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 Public Range Day NZDA public range day - Last Sunday of the month. 300m rifle range at the TECT Park, open from 9am to approx. 3pm. $20/shooter 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 Tibetan Buddhist Teachings The Great Treatise on the stages of the Path to Enlightenment. Sunday 26 September, 10am-12noon at 25 Junction Road, Te Puna. Everyone welcome! https://www. facebook.com/tashichoepel.ling
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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 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 MonFri 9am-4pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222
Dutch Friendly Support Network
Coffee morning 1st Monday of month, 10am-12noon. $4 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Road, Tauranga. Ph Yoka 021 158 5839 ESOL Free ESOL and Christian Conversation Classes,Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. 9:3011:30am 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 Keep On Your Feet Omokoroa 11am12, Settlers Hall, 334 Omokoroa Road. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617 Kids Pottery Class Make a dragonfly, fish or frog mon 4th October 9am-12:30pm $65 per child, bookings required Max 8 kids, FIFS Ph Juliet 0212711433 Email BPC.kidsclasses@ gmail.com 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 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 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 28 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 & 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 6:307:30pm. Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd. Circle & line dances. No partners required, all ages welcome! Ph Maria 022 165 2114 Keep On Your Feet Katikati 10:30am-11:30am, Catholic Church Hall, 89 Beach Road. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617 Mount Runners & Walkers Join us to run or walk! Meets 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. Tues & Thurs 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 Te Puke Pipe Band Meets weekly 6-8pm at Te Puke Baptist Church, Station Road Te Puke. Learner Pipers & Drummers welcome. Free tuition provided. Ph Jo 021 052 6728
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 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 29 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 Age Concern Walking Group Meet at 10am Bayfair – Farm Street Carpark Ph Renee 07 576 6699 Cards Cribbage 12:45pm 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
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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 Box drawn mixed pairs 7:30pm (Norris Shield) Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm
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Senior exercises with focus on balance & strength, both seated & standing. Fun welcoming group & instructor. Suits all abilities Ph Jaime 022 340 6219 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
Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group
Mount Te Aroha Summit. Grade moderate. Glenys 021 059 0193
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Cap Life Skills Free budgeting, practical money saving, getting organised, healthy eating, positive well-being course. 8-weeks 9:30am-12pm www.stpetershouse.co.nz to register or 07 571 5916 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 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 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
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exercises with focus on balance & strength, both seated & standing. Fun welcoming group & instructor. Suits all abilities Ph Jaime 022 340 6219 LOL Laughter Te Puke Due to the nature of our activity, laughter sessions are on hold until we reach Covid Level 1. Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail.com Website www.lollaughterwellness.weebly. com Mount RSA Ladies This months AGM/ Social Day is postponed until October 27th. Look forward to welcoming every one back then. All positions for committee are now open Quiz Night Thursdays at The Hop House, 12 Wharf St. 7pm start
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Strong Seniors Exercise Class
Aerobic and strength/flexibility combination class with qualified instructor. Bring own mat. 10am, Baden Powell Hall, Harrisfield Drive, Ohauiti. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437 Tauranga Porcelain Artists 9am Thursdays. You are invited to come and learn the very beautiful art of glaze on porcelain. Club Rooms, Elizabeth Street. Ph Maria 027 553 3042
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Chess Tauranga 4-6pm, Tauranga Citizens Club, 170 13th Ave. Casual chess included. Ph Helmut 0274 147 254. Search Western BOP Chess or http:/www.westernbopchess. weebly.com/ Greerton Indoor 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 Katikati Sewing & Knitting Fridays 10-11am. 14 Jocelyn Street Katikati. Sewing machines and lessons/help available. 07 549 4522 Kids Pottery Class Make a sea creature Friday 8th October 9am-12:30pm $65 per child, Bookings required Max 8 kids, FIFS Ph Juliet 021 271 1433 Email BPC. kidsclasses@gmail.com Library Open Greerton Senior Centre has the library open Fridays, 1-3pm. Novels, jigsaw puzzles, free refreshments. 33 Maitand St. Ph 07 543 0355
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TA U R A NG A H A R 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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CV s TH A T STA ND 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
gardening
MA Y H E G I VE you the desire of your heart and make all of your plans succeed (Psalm 20:4)
A BL E G A R DE NER , experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120
COMPUT ER 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
NA TUR A L NEW ZEA L A ND Health Products & Clinic. Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533
bible digest
computers
health & beauty
funeral services
www.naturaltherapiesnz.com and www.naturalpetremediesstore. com
livestock
A C PETFO ODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses. Ph 0800 369 6269
lost & found
FO UN D K I TTEN & PUP PI ES various places, colours and sex. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 FO UN D Adult Male Black and White Cat. Te Puke Area. SPCA Ref: 522398
trades & services
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 A N, 18+ years experience, NZ registered. Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960
R OOF R EPA I R S Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs. Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740
Worsley Historic Creations DEC 4 Moondance Manor Gardens DEC 14 Arkanda Living Interiors & The Base FEB 10-16 Martinborough/ Wairarapa/Napier Top-ranked Wineries Tour
TR EE, SH R UB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857
All of our present tours can return you home within 24 hrs if necessary.
situations vacant
CL EA NER F OR COMMER CI A L OF F I CES in Tauranga CBD. Mon-Fri evenings approx 20 hrs/week. Experience required and must have an eye for detail. Driver’s licence required as transport is provided. Ph Dion @ Tauranga Cleaning Services 027 416 8868y
travel & tours
TOUR S EX - TA UR A NG A OCT 1 The Tree Church, Ohaupo OCT 24 Regent Boutique Hotel, Rotorua;Sunday Lunch OCT 29 – NOV 2 Taranaki PowerCo & Fringe Garden Festivals NOV 4 Toyota, Thames & Matatoki Cheese NOV 12 Whitford Gardens NOV 13 Te Awamutu Craft Fair NOV 21 Pavilion Retaurant Lunch Wairakei; Resort NOV 25 Adrian
TA UR A NG A TA STI NG TOUR S & CH A R TER S www.tastingtours. co.nz tgatastingtours@xtra.co.nz Ph (07) 544 1383 or 027 522 4607 # ZEA L A ND I ER TOUR S Sep t 2 9 – The Cave – Virtual Reality for a surreal travel fun day out! Oct 6 – Taitua Arboretum Oct 8 – Waiuku Harbour Cruise with lunch Nov 4 / 7 th -Taranaki Rhododendron Festival Call Zealandier Tours to book your seat. Ph 572 4118
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
financial
Need cash Talk to
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NOW? US! 0800 34 62 63
linsa.co.nz
174 DEVONPORT ROAD, TAURANGA | (07) 578 7717
www.legacyfunerals.co.nz
Terms and conditions apply. Subject to Linsa Finance lending criteria and responsible lending guidelines. All loans must be approved and drawn down in our branch. Establishment and account maintenance fees apply. FSP 176104
Churches Active In Our Community
Finding great peace in a very different world We’re living in a very different world now. The Covid-19 virus has changed the landscape in every country. We can become overawed by all the information and news reports coming in and the daily updates. Covid-19 worldwide statistics like these are alarming: “On Saturday morning Johns Hopkins University was showing nearly 223.6 million confirmed Covid cases worldwide, with more than 4.6 million deaths attributed to the disease, while about 5.62 billion vaccine doses have been administered. “The US has more than 40.7 million cases and 656,139 deaths, India has nearly 33.2 million cases and 442,009 deaths, and Brazil has nearly 21 million cases and 585,174 deaths.” (SunLive,
September 11, 2021). but the presence of He who is the Prince of All of these can feed the fear in us. It’s good to be Peace. Remember He did say: “In Me you’ll informed, but a healthy concern can quickly grow have peace.” to being consumed by it all. The fear many feel at Stephen Whitwell, C3 City Church, Tauranga. the current situation around the world is very real. We can be crippled by what might/could/may/ possibly happen. It’s better to be informed but not consumed by media reports. It’s better still to be informed by God’s Word and influenced by truth rather than anything else. What we need is peace. A great peace, because the turmoil and fear are great. There may be anxiety and uncertainty all around us. But there is someone who is certain; His name is Jesus. Peace is not the absence of turmoil,
BETH - EL la tyb
Messianic Family Family Messianic
ALL ALL WELCOME WELCOME SHALOM SHALOM AM SABBATH SABBATH 10 10AM OTUMOETAI PRIMARY PRIMARY OTUMOETAI
Joel & & Sharon Sharon van van Ameringen Ameringen Joel
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SPRING SALE
Hundreds of items in store & ready to take home today
NZ Made Preston Lounge Suite Beautiful fabric with our upgraded foams. Built to last. 3 + 2.5 Seater Was $5199 NOW $4299
Denver Desk Was $2199 NOW $1899
Lots of new lamps $1000 OFF!
Marcel Dining Table 2m - Was $2699 NOW $2199 2.4m - Was $3299 NOW $2699
Leigh Cooee Table Was $1699 NOW $1499
Hartley 1500 Round Dining Table Was $2799 NOW $1799
Laura Bedside Usually $789 NOW $659
Devon & Artwood Outdoor Furniture + Shelta Outdoor Umbrellas ALL REDUCED
Finlay Leather Armchair Was $1599 NOW $1299
Proudly a locally owned family business est. 1993
Laura Drawers Usually $1349 NOW $1199