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15 October 2021, Issue 1081

What are you waiting for? It’s time for Kiwis all over the country to roll up their sleeves and take their shot. A Vaxathon will be broadcast this Super Saturday between 12-8pm on Three, Māori TV and Hahana’s Facebook page.

The national day of action, staged as a retro-style televised ‘vaxathon’ similar to the telethons of yesteryear, will feature plenty of Kiwiana at the centre of a country-wide push to surge Covid-19 vaccination rates.

This weekend, New Zealanders are being encouraged to head along to their nearest vaccination sites and receive their first or second doses. Continued on pages 6-7. Photo: John Borren.

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Klingons on the starboard bow I was still rubbing the sleep out of my eyes early on Thursday morning when I heard that William Shatner had blasted off into space.

Vaxathon, which is to be broadcast live on TV3 from noon on Saturday. If this is anything like the original Telethon, the goal is clearly to cringe people into getting a vaccine. If you don’t get a vaccine, the government will run more until you do. The Weekend Sun Combined Circulation BOPvaxathons Times It took a while to register that this You10,162 may circulation or may not survive Covid, of NZME 69,062 circulation could be happening. For starters, I can’t but horrendous memories of hairy, even go to Hamilton without it being a singing belly buttons with lipstick one-way trip. painted on Advertiser Combined BOP Times, Katikati Secondly, Captain Kirk is just a them will scar andhas Te Puke Times circulation is p: 07character 578 0030– albeit one who fictional you forever. less than HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz been instrumental in feeding fertile Please, please get minds with the possibilities of space a vaccine and stop since the original Star Trek TV series all of this. of 1966. In the absence of natural disaster, war or disease – not that there is any shortage of those things – there is always capitalism to spur science along to the next level. The pursuit of money on its own will only get you so far on the scale of human achievement, but what I do like about the new private-enterprise space race is that dreams do come true. The dreams themselves are free, but turning them into reality costs a lot of money when it comes to space travel. Fortunately for William, Hot topic Jeff Bezos – owner of space Science will meet nature travel company Blue Origin next month at the Glasgow Summit, – is a big Star Trek fan, so where global leaders will talk about the trip was free. nailing down what they agreed on at It was a dream come true for both. the Paris Agreement six years ago. Not only has William lived long and If global and environmental politics prospered, he has literally gone where are your thing, the Conference of the no 90-year-old man has gone before. Parties’ 26th meeting will be a bit like a week at Hugh Heffner’s place in Thank you very much the 1970s. Another scientific achievement that There will be 196 countries looked light years away, even 18 months represented at the follow-up meeting ago, was the development of vaccines and presumably Greta Thunberg, who for Covid-19, although born out of the miraculously is still only 18-years-old. far more modest goal of survival – both I’m pretty sure she was in my social the physical and economic kind. studies class at high school, but it must And here, in New Zealand, we are have been another Greta. having our very own Blue Origin, blastAnyway, climate change is pretty from-the-past – the Super Saturday much the polar opposite of Covid

vaccines. Getting every country to order vaccines to save their populations and their health systems from an imminent threat is easy. Getting everyone to drive an electric car to save the planet is somewhat more difficult. At the end of the day, it is a bit like the modern space race – private enterprise and individuals will ultimately need to drive fundamental change. Governments are just too compromised by domestic politics to make any major promises. All they can do is set the rules and hope everyone buys into it.

Fuel for the fire

One thing in the planet’s favour is the astronomically high cost of fuel – partly driven by climate changerelated carbon taxes, partly driven by speculation on oil prices, but mostly driven by big world economies emerging from the Covid-19 slump and a reduced supply from OPEC countries. Global energy demand has been so high that China has put aside diplomatic differences and resumed buying coal from its regional nemesis Australia. I wouldn’t be surprised if Aussie miners are writing the word ‘ha’ on every lump of coal. What this whole thing means is that $2.50 per litre for 91 octane petrol will be normal for the next wee while and that will add dollars to everything we buy. Sometimes I just feel like getting on a rocket ship and heading for another planet. I just hate to think what the carbon credits would cost for a trip daniel@thesun.co.nz like that.

IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published. Before starring as Captain James Tiberius Kirk in 1966, William Shatner appeared in an episode of The Twilight Zone, titled Nightmare at 20,000 feet. Star Trek went on to air US mainstream television’s first interracial kiss between Captain Kirk and Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in 1968.

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LGNZ allay fears over Three Waters agreement Former Tauranga Mayor and president of Local Government New Zealand, Stuart Crosby, has moved to allay fears over a Heads of Agreement entered with the Crown in July relating to Three Waters Reform. Several notable members of the Tauranga community have raised their concern over the agreement, signed by Stuart, Minister of Finance Grant Robertson and Minister of Local Government Nanaia Mahuta. Greg Brownless, another former Tauranga Mayor, has been critical of Stuart, particularly in relation to an article within the HOA which states: “LGNZ commits to supporting, endorsing and promoting the Three Waters Reform Programme.” “LGNZ committed to support the case for change by agreeing there was sufficient evidence for it, expressing the view that the model design was sound and endorsing the financial package,” says Greg. “The agreement stated that both parties recognised it would require all councils to participate. In other words, opting out was not a real option. “Faced with a backlash, Stuart Crosby has called for a pause. LGNZ now says the government has made a hash of explaining its plan to reform water, and that detail is absent from its proposals. This new position contrasts with the earlier agreement accepting government’s proposal as sound.” Stuart, however, says the HOA agreement is a new approach to working with government, and that it is refreshing for LGNZ to be in the room, rather than shouting from the sidelines on this topic. He also highlights that the HOA does not bind councils across New Zealand to any agreement. “It is between LGNZ and the government,” says Stuart. “Councils will make their own decisions

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after discussion with their communities and we respect that.” The Crown acknowledges this within the agreement. LGNZ’s support and leadership on the matter “does not bind its members, and individual local authorities may determine to adopt a different position to LGNZ’s”. Stuart accepts there is currently a “case for change” regarding water services in New Zealand, but it may not necessarily be the current proposal. LGNZ have several issues with the current reform ideas, and also the communication of the proposal with councils and the community. “The question is, is it this model?” asks Stuart. “We see a lot of flaws in this model but there is a case for change. It is hard for the community to see 10, 20, 30 years ahead. But there will be significant investment required. “Even for Tauranga, which has good systems, there is significant investment required over the next 30 years and this current model is not sustainable. There needs to be a really robust debate between councils and their community.” Mathew Nash

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Covid ward upgrades

Work is underway at Tauranga Hospital to upgrade a ward for potential Covid-19 patients in the city. The Bay of Plenty District Health Board says the work is part of the Ministry of Health’s Oxygen Supply and Related Environmental Systems project. The project will be carried out in both Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals in various phases until mid-February 2022. The work is part of the national pandemic response planning being led by the Ministry of Health, and will re-purpose a section of Tauranga Hospital’s Orthopaedic Ward to provide additional oxygen supply and improved air management for environments in the ward, and areas in the Intensive Care Unit.

Cyclone activity

Cyclone activity in the upcoming Tropical Cyclone Season is forecast to be near or slightly above average. The MetService is predicting a range of 9-12 named cyclones to occur in the Southwest Pacific between November and April. At least three of these may be severe, reaching category three or higher. For New Zealand, which is typically affected by one ex-tropical cyclone on average, the risk of impacts from an ex-tropical cyclone is elevated compared to normal. MetService will begin to issue its daily Tropical Cyclone Potential Bulletin from November 1, or earlier if there is a pre-season development.

House prices

The average house value increased 3.6 per cent nationally over a three-month period to the end of September - up slightly from the 3.3 per cent quarterly growth in August, with the national average value now sitting at $977,456. House price growth continues to ease back in Tauranga – albeit slowly. The city’s rolling three-monthly rate of house price growth has edged down from a January peak of 10.5 per cent to just 4.5 per cent in September. There have been growth spurts along the way − including another 10.2 per cent spike in May − but price rises have trended down for four consecutive months.

Robbery thwarted

A jewellery store in Te Puke is thankful for the town’s CCTV system after an attempted robbery was thwarted in the early hours of Monday morning. Te Puke Jeweller’s store owner Rod Pearce says two car loads of people tried to break into the store before being chased off by police. A police spokesperson says three people have been arrested in connection to the incident on Jellicoe Street. “We’re a little bit upset as one can imagine,” says Rod, “but in saying that, we are very happy and very appreciative for our town camera system and our police. “We think it’s amazing and we’re very appreciative for our unsung heroes.”

Bay provides rugby refuge Rugby unions from Northland and Waikato who have relocated to Tauranga in order to finish the Bunnings National Provincial Championship have moved to reassure Bay of Plenty residents that all Covid-19 protocols are being followed. Both unions are currently based at separate hotels in central Tauranga, with a group of 44 making up the Northland contingent and 38 with Waikato. New Zealand Rugby confirmed prior to last weekend that the two teams had both relocated to Tauranga. The moves came hours before their respective regions headed into alert level three due to Covid-19 outbreaks. Waikato made the move from Cambridge on Thursday, October 7, following positive cases in Karapiro and Kawhia. Northland shifted to the Bay of Plenty last Friday night, after a positive case in Whangarei and the difficulties associated with contact tracing involved. Northland Rugby CEO Cam Bell says

they received no preferential treatment to secure their Tauranga relocation. All players and relevant contacts have tested negative and had been in isolation pending testing results. “Trust me,” says Bell, “we are very respectful and understanding of the opportunity to go to the Bay of Plenty.” Like Northland, Waikato are appreciative of the Bay of Plenty hospitality which will allow them to continue this season’s competition. “We are just pleased to have had the opportunity to stay in the campaign, within the rules and protocols,” says Waikato Rugby Union CEO Carl Moon, who confirmed the players have been training at Greerton Marist Rugby Club this week. “As we know, things can change pretty quickly, so we’ll just stick to the rules, adapt as required, and hopefully we can get through to the end.” Both teams are now preparing for their respective fixtures this weekend. With confirmation of a full schedule, the 11 Provincial Unions teams outside of the Auckland region will play the remaining four weeks of round robin matches, with Premiership and

Championship semi-finals and finals scheduled for the second and third weekend of November. Promotion and relegation has been scrapped for this season. In addition to the scheduled round robin matches, there will be a noncompetition match played each week featuring teams that would have otherwise played Auckland region teams. The first non-competition match will see Tasman hosting Bay of Plenty this Sunday, October 17, at 2:05pm. “We are grateful to be confirming the remainder of the Bunnings Warehouse NPC,” says Steve Lancaster, NZR general manager of Community Rugby. “The teams can continue to train and play with certainty.” While fans and the rugby community will have six more weeks of provincial rugby to look forward to, Northland were scheduled to play Otago in Whangarei on Friday, October 15. The match will be relocated to Rotorua, for the same date and time. Waikato was due to host Taranaki at the FMG Stadium this Saturday, pending Covid-19 alert level updates. Mathew Nash

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Katikati app scare The notification on the Covid Tracer app.

A Tauranga resident has admitted she didn’t know she’d been at a Katikati location of interest until a friend happened to ask her. A regular and diligent user of the Covid Tracer app, Paula had assumed the technology was reliable enough to send her a notification. “It wasn’t until a friend of mine asked if I’d been at the Waipuna Hospice Shop that I realised I had. She sent me the link and asked: ‘weren’t you there on Thursday?’ and I said: ‘oh my lord, actually I was’.” The Ministry of Health announced the positive Katikati case last Saturday, but locations of interest weren’t made known until Sunday. Paula’s friend read about the locations of interest online on Sunday morning, and knew Paula had been babysitting grandchildren in Katikati for three days, during which time she’d popped into the Waipuna Hospice Shop. “I didn’t even know that it was on my Covid Tracer app,” she explains. “I opened the app and

only then did I realise there was a notification. It didn’t actually come up on my screen to say there was a notification there.” Paula doesn’t know when the notification arrived. “I have no idea,” she admits. She checked to see what time she’d been at the Waipuna Hospice Shop and found a message asking her to phone Healthline. The message read: On Thursday, October 7, you have been at the Waipuna Hospice Shop Katikati. You may have been in contact with Covid-19, please isolate, get a test, visit Ministry of Health locations of interest, get information and advice.” Paula quickly called Healthline. “My notification was yellow,” she says, “which means I was considered a ‘casual contact plus’. I’m not quite a ‘close contact’ but not as far away as a ‘casual contact’. I was asked to isolate until I got a day five negative test result. So that’s what I’ve done. “It would have been helpful if the notification had flashed up on my phone.” She immediately went for a

test, followed by a second test on Tuesday. Both tests came back negative. “It was just pure chance that I went out to babysit my grandchildren for three days, and on one of those days I went into town and whipped into a couple of shops. What are the chances?” She continued looking after her grandchildren the following day, on Friday, October 8. “They have to isolate until my test is negative as well,” says Paula. Luckily she hadn’t come into contact with anyone since then. “I only went home on Friday and I have been nowhere else, so that’s probably quite lucky.” Paula says the situation is hugely inconvenient as she was due to go away on holiday with another granddaughter, but needed to isolate instead. “What the hell do you do? “You’ve just got to do it. I don’t want to be that person that should have got tested but didn’t. “I just can’t believe that Katikati had its first case. I don’t go out there that often, but I just happened to be there. I was in the same shop.”

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Let’s roll up our sleeves Continued

The speed-up in vaccination rates has been prompted by the rising number of cases from the Delta outbreak that started in August. A live vaccine scoreboard will showcase the best performing towns and regions, with a spirit of competition evident. Vaccinations will be available throughout the day and into the night on Saturday across GP clinics, pharmacies, marae, churches, mosques, community centres, workplaces and drive-thru centres. As of Tuesday, 80 per cent of New Zealand’s population aged 12 or over are partially vaccinated, and 56 per cent are double-dosed. The Vaxathon will feature celebrities, health professionals and surprise guests as well as realtime vaccination data providing progress updates on each region. “Everyone across the motu has a role to play to protect New Zealand by getting vaccinated,” says Ministry of Health Covid-19 vaccine and immunisation programme group manager of Equity, Tamati Sheppard-Wipiiti. “We’re calling for a massive collective effort to make this happen. “By far the biggest and most powerful weapon we have is vaccination, so we really need everyone from our whānau, families and communities to step up and play their part. “The Vaxathon is just one of the ways we’re reaching out, with vaccine clinics also open right across Aotearoa all day and into the evening as

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part of the nationwide push, so it’s never been easier to get your shot.” Western Bay of Plenty mayor Garry Webber is urging residents to get vaccinated as quickly as possible. “When it’s knocking on your door like this you have no option but prevention,” says Garry. Tauranga MP Simon Bridges says there are two key things that are important. “We really need to focus on vaccination and increasing our ICU capacity,” says Bridges. Tauranga has seemingly dodged four bullets in recent months, after the Rio de la Plata shipping container cases, the infected Auckland truck driver, the recent positive wastewater tests, and the weak positive case in Katikati - all of which underscore the delicate nature of the region’s Covid-19 vulnerability. With vaccination rates in the Bay currently below the national average per 1000 for both first and second doses, and among the lowest in the nation for Māori uptake, the potential impact of an outbreak in the region is clear. “Covid is spreading and the Delta variant is something of an inevitability,” says Bridges. “I urge people to get vaccinated. We will, at some point, get to that sharp end of the conversation where a family member of someone we know dies, and vaccination will protect both you and others. “Go out and do it today. “Delta is going to spread. It’s spread like wildfire everywhere else in the world. We’re not going to stop it. It comes down to vaccination.” To book a vaccination, call: 0800 28 29 26 or go to: www.bookmyvaccine.nz

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After all, we had the elimination strategy down pat. Community Covid-19 had been extinguished from New Zealand. This was despite seeing the rest of the world fall victim to the exponentially more infectious Delta strain of Covid. But still we didn’t rush importing the vaccinations because we didn’t have any cases of Delta in New Zealand. Until suddenly we did. Now the government is trying to convince a population not entirely in support of the idea to get those vaccinations into their arms quickly. Last Christmas, New Zealand carried on about its usual summer activities of beach trips, family reunions and long car rides. We looked at the rest

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of the world with sympathy as they huddled in their small bubbles with no trips to the pub to break up their holiday monotony. This Christmas, there is a very real fear that we’ll be the country huddled in our bubbles because not enough people have been vaccinated in time for summer. New Zealand, the country who achieved zero Covid status, is at risk of lockdowns over Christmas. Whatever your own plans are for this summer, please do get vaccinated, now that you can. Even if you don’t care about festivals, Christmas shopping or travelling, millions of other New Zealanders do. National supports the government’s push for Super Saturday. If you haven’t already done so, please book your vaccinations and please encourage those around you to do the same for the sake of us all. Saturday, October 16, is Super Saturday - a target to get your vaccinations underway so you’re covered by Christmas.

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Community collaboration for Super Saturday Super Saturday is a chance for everyone to work together and encourage people to take care of their health.

Bay of Plenty Labour List MP Angie WarrenClark says Super Saturday is nonpartisan and about ensuring people are well informed about Covid-19 vaccinations “This isn’t about us as a party,” says Angie. “This is about all of us as MPs supporting the kaupapa, which we all do, and trying to help people get the coverage that they need.” She is concerned about some suburbs in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty because they need to increase their vaccination rates. At the time of writing, less than 70 per cent of people in Merivale, Poike, Mataphihi, Kairua and rural Welcome Bay have had their first dose. “Undoubtedly we need to do better throughout the city with double vaccinations, but some of

those communities are low, even with first vaccinations.” To help with this, a vaccination clinic will be set up at Merivale Community Centre on Saturday, October 16, from 11am-3pm. Angie and fellow MP Jan Tinetti will be at the centre, and there will be a barbecue and smoothie bar with health professionals on hand to answer any questions people may have. “For those people who are concerned about getting vaccinated, come along and talk with health professionals about it, to allay any of your fears or concerns,” says Angie. “People make good decisions when they’ve got good information. “The event will be fun, information-based and about getting people vaccinated.” Head along to Merivale Community Centre or any of the other vaccination clinics around the region to get your shot.

Pop-up clinics and events Beach Volleyball Super Saturday pop-up

Mount Surf Club, Maunganui Road

9am-5pm

The Doctors Pāpāmoa

26 Gravat Road, Pāpāmoa

9:30am-2:30pm

Merivale Community Centre barbecue

10 Kesteven Ave, Merivale

11am-3pm

Life Pharmacy Tauranga - free coffee vouchers

53 Devonport Road

9am-5pm

Ōmokoroa Medical Centre barbecue

170 Ōmokoroa Road

8am-2pm

Bethlehem Pharmacy - $10 gift voucher

State Highway 2, Bethlehem

9am-5pm

Katikati RSA - Super Saturday pop-up barbecue

Crn Henry Rd/Main Rd

10am-3pm

Other events will also be listed at: www.bopdhb.health.nz

Protect yourself and your family

With summer just around the corner, many of us here in Tauranga have already started planning for the holiday season. This year, there’s one extra item to cross off the to-do list as we approach the end of the year: getting the Covid-19 vaccine. The good news is that this week, it’s easier than ever to get your vaccine. This weekend, the Super Saturday event is taking place right around the country and will see vaccination centres, GPs and pharmacies open late so that everyone can head along. More than 80 per cent of people in Tauranga have now had at least one dose of the vaccine, which is a fantastic effort. However, to ensure our communities are safe and to make sure we can all enjoy

the things we love this summer, we need as many people as possible to get two shots. If you haven’t got around to getting your first shot yet, I’d really encourage you to get out

and get it done this week, so that you’re fully vaccinated in time for summer. Some vaccination centres don’t even require a booking – you can simply turn up and get your shot when it suits you. Check out: www.covid19.govt.nz to find somewhere close to you. People who are waiting for their second dose can take part

in Super Saturday too. If it’s been more than three weeks since your first dose, you can take advantage of Super Saturday to get fully vaccinated – just make sure you cancel your booking so someone else can take the spot! Finally, I know some people might still be a little unsure about getting the vaccine, and that’s okay. It’s important to get the right information to help you make the best decision for you and your family. If you do have questions, you can find reliable, accurate information at: www.covid19.govt.nz Choosing to get vaccinated is not only the best way to protect yourself and your family from Covid-19, it also helps us all get back to doing the things we love.

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Stopping stereotypes for tenants

Poetry slam in Te Puke

Poets slamming down words and busting out synonyms and metaphors will take centre stage in Te Puke tonight. “This is a wonderful opportunity for poets to present their original work to an audience,” says a Te Puke Repertory spokesperson. “It is also a wonderful opportunity for our local audience to hear the works of original creative artists.” The Break Out Poetry evening is based

around the slam poetry genre, where poets perform before a live audience and a panel of judges. Poets are given a four-minute time slot to present their work. The Break Out Poetry Night will be held at 7pm on Friday, October 15, at Litt Park Theatre. For further information contact Jazz via: tepukerep01@gmail.com or visit: www.tepukerep.com

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The current homes will be demolished or removed. Inset: Kāinga Ora regional director Bay of Plenty Darren Toy.

Housing provider Kāinga Ora says stereotyping their tenants based on their living circumstances is “completely inappropriate”. The message comes after a number of residents in Hairini raised concerns about who will be living in new Kāinga Ora homes on Haukore Street once they are built. “It is completely inappropriate to stereotype people because of their living circumstances,” says Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities regional director Bay of Plenty Darren Toy, “just as it would be to do so by ethnicity, gender, salary or age.” A Hairini resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, says a group of locals, including himself, are worried that issues with gang affiliations and drugs may occur in the new homes. In January last year a Kāinga Ora home on the street was shot at in a suspected gang shooting. The resident claims some of the current homes are contaminated with methamphetamine. “The community is worried,” he says. “When those gunshots happened last year, everyone was living in fear for the next 12 months.” He says he understands that it is Kāinga Ora’s job to provide houses, but he wants the “right people” living in them. “The trouble with that government department is they keep on putting the wrong people in there, who will bring mayhem to people in the local district,” he says. Darren says poor behaviour, including criminal behaviour, is found in every sector of society.

“This country’s laws, the police and justice system call to account those who break those laws,” says Darren. In total, 10 current Kāinga Ora homes on Haukore Street will be replaced with 21 one-andtwo storey homes. Kāinga Ora is planning to lodge resource consent with Tauranga City Council this month. Subject to consents, work could start in earlyto-mid 2022, with completion of the new homes expected in 2023. Darren says the homes will be matched to people on the housing register, giving priority to those with the greatest need and considering location due to a range of factors, including work, family, education, and their match with others in nearby homes. “The individuals and whānau who will live in these homes are just like other members of the community,” he says. “They may work, go to school, shop, play and are part of the community they live in. “As across all of society, the vast majority of our customers are respectable, valuable members of the community.” The Hairini resident says the people living in these homes should be given mentoring and support if they need it. Darren says if tenants do need support, tenancy managers work alongside them to connect people to a range of support services - for example property management, health, life skills or financial planning. “Providing a warm, dry and safe home, alongside support if needed, is one of the ways we can support whānau and communities in Tauranga to thrive,” he says. Alisha Evans

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Cherie Saunders with fireman Blake and Ayla-May at Greerton Fire Station.

Anything is ‘pawsible’ when you have a dog. Especially if your dog is New Zealand’s 2020 agility champion. Tauranga dog owner Cherie Saunders discovered that her Miniature Schnauzer Ayla-May has a penchant for chasing bunnies. This would sound like a perfectly normal doggy activity if it wasn’t for the rabbit in question disappearing down a pipe with Ayla-May in hot pursuit. Cherie and Ayla-May had gone for a Friday evening walk along the Tauranga Racecourse reserve, while Cherie’s husband Mike enjoyed a quiet drink at nearby Oasis Bar and Grill. “Ayla-May knows rabbits live there,” says Cherie. “She’s always been too big so I’ve never worried about her getting into a tunnel.” As Cherie pulled her dog away from the pipe, the unthinkable happened. “She realised we were going home, so she ran around my legs back to the hole and made a leap for it. She flattened her whole body out like a pancake with her legs behind her and scooped into the hole. I thought: ‘you’ve got to be joking!’” Cherie immediately called out to Ayla-May. “I could hear her excited squeals as she dug to the point where I could no longer hear her.

“I then rang Mike. I said: ‘emergency! She’s gone down a hole and I think she’s dead!’. “He came racing down; it was getting dark and I was a mess. Alya was still quiet and it was pretty dire. Mike rang 111 and spoke to the fire brigade.” Cherie says a fire truck was on the scene with lights blazing within five minutes. “They calmly came in, with two firemen at one end and three firemen at the other, and got me to go to one end and call her. We took our torches away to have a think about digging up ground and cutting through the pipe; the rabbit must have felt comfortable to run out the end. “It took off and Ayla screamed and put her head out. The fireman called out to me so I grabbed her by the scruff of the neck up into my arms with strict instructions not to put her down on the ground again.” Cherie and Ayla-May headed to the station the next morning with a cake to thank the brigade. “They said to me they know how important dogs are,” she says. “I took them a gluten-free raspberry cake, so if anyone had any food allergies they could all eat it. I also took Ayla so she could apologise to them face-to-face. “Thanks to the firemen I got to take my girl home again.” Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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change so many lives. “If you give your organs, then that person continues to live on in a way,” she says One donor has the potential to help up to 10 people through the donation of organs and tissues. In 2020, because of the generosity of 64 deceased organ donors and their families, a total of 186 people were able to receive life-changing heart, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas transplants. Organ Donation New Zealand national clinical lead Dr Jo Ritchie says although it can be uncomfortable talking about death, they encourage everyone to have a conversation about donation with their whānau or close friends. “That way, if you die, the conversation may be easier for your family as they will know your wishes,” says Dr Ritchie.

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Murray is on the organ donor waiting list for a suitable kidney – a kidney that would give him his life back. “I’d get my freedom back,” he says. “I’ll have a whole lot more energy. “It’ll be a new life with someone else’s organ in me.” Sandy says people need to have a conversation with their family about their wishes around organ donation. She works as a healthcare assistant in the ICU and says a lot of people state they want to be a donor on their licence, but when the time comes their family says no. Sandy understands it’s a difficult decision and a really stressful time for people, but the gift of organs can

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Sandy Fenton and Murray Milgrew knew each other in primary school but became a couple four years ago. Photo: John Borren.

“It’s like being on a roller coaster. You want to get off but you can’t. It’s just a horrible ride. You’re living your worst nightmare.” Murray Milgrew is describing his journey with kidney disease. He never suspected swollen legs after drinking a beer was a sign of IGA nephropathy. A trip to the doctor and a biopsy confirmed he had the chronic disease, and Murray went from having 99 per cent kidney function to four per cent in just eight weeks. The Tauranga man says this is an incredibly quick decline. The disease normally progresses over 10-to-20 years. “It gets to the stage where you have to do dialysis or die,” he says. “In the end, you’ve got no choice.” IGA nephropathy is caused by deposits of the protein immunoglobulin inside the filters (glomeruli) in the kidney. The protein prevents the filtering process.

Dealing with dialysis

The 55-year-old quickly started haemodialysis at Waikato Hospital, and now has an automated peritoneal dialysis machine that he connects to for nine hours each night. Murray was crippled with anxiety for the first six months of using the machine and struggled to sleep. “It’s like a printer going all night next to the bed,” he says. “It gives you a claustrophobia because once you’re

on the machine you’re stuck there. “I hated it. I was almost scared of the dark. I’d hate the night time because it was like torture. “Sleeping should be a nice peaceful thing.” He would stand at the window hoping for the sun to come up. “I could deal with the day, but I just couldn’t deal with the night times.” Murray has worked through this anxiety but still struggles to sleep. He and his partner Sandy Fenton had been together for a year when he was diagnosed. Sandy says she is strong and thought she would be fine supporting Murray, but it got really tough. She encourages others to get help and talk to people.

Loss of identity

Murray was a fit personal trainer up until his diagnosis in 2018. Now he works part time as a boxing trainer. “It’s a test of what you’re made of because you lose your identity, who you are. I feel like I died and the person I was, I couldn’t be anymore. “I used to be quite fit looking. That was who I was - always had been - and then you lose it.” At the height of his illness, Murray was so weak he couldn’t walk the few metres to the letter box. Now he is fit enough to walk up Mauao but gets very tired and is unable to work full time. There are also other restrictions. Murray can only drink one litre of fluid a day. He must avoid salt and foods high in sodium, as well as foods high in potassium and phosphorus such as bananas,

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Both male and female red-eared slider turtles have been found in Carmichael Reserve. Photo: Raewyn Adams.

Problem pests found in Tauranga With above average summer temperatures predicted, fears have surfaced around sleeper pests becoming a major threat to Bay of Plenty ecosystems. Sleeper pests are already in the environment, but due to the current climate conditions they are unlikely to breed successfully. According to Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council, with climate change bringing warmer average temperatures there may be more pest plants producing viable seed and pest animals. Biosecurity officer Garrick McCarthy says the team is starting to see abandoned and escapee pets reproducing and thriving in environments they previously had been unable to live in. “We have found viable red-eared slider turtle eggs in Tauranga’s Carmichael Reserve, and a Plecostomus, an ornamental catfish from the Amazon, living in a stormwater drain in Pāpāmoa,” he says. Council also has video evidence of an eastern water dragon swimming above McLaren Falls. “With the changing Bay of Plenty climate, these species could have a far greater impact on the environment than ever before,” says Garrick. “The lack of natural disease or predators means these exotic pets can live longer and raise young in the wild. “They’re here already, so the risk of them becoming an established pest is very real.” The Invasive Species Specialist Group has listed the red-eared slider turtle as one of the world’s 100 worst invasive species.

The turtles are readily available in pet shops throughout New Zealand, but because they can live to be 50 years old, they are often dumped in the wild. Red-eared slider turtles nest on land in holes which are covered up while the eggs mature. The ground temperature must be warm enough for the eggs to hatch and temperatures also determine the sex. Lower temperatures will produce males, while higher temperatures produce females. The fear with rising temperatures due to climate change is that eggs will hatch and females will be produced. An adult female can lay up to 150 eggs in one year. Council say they’re always surveying for potential plant and animal sleeper pests, so that pre-emptive actions can be taken before they cause significant harm to the environment. However, Garrick says prevention is the best form of biosecurity. “People should seriously consider whether such a long-lived animal like a red-eared slider turtle is right for them as a pet. “If it does come to a point where you no longer want your pet reptile or fish, we ask that you do the right thing and rehome them, not release them into the wild.” Garrick also asks that people report any sightings of the turtles or their nests to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council biosecurity team. “There is also the potential for other species of exotic bird, reptiles or fish to be a sleeper pest, so if anyone sees something unique or out of place, especially if its spreading or raising young, then please get in touch with us.” To report pests, call: 0800 786 773.

Protecting and restoring our dunes An opportunity to pitch in and help as part of a working bee at Waihī Beach this weekend is a great way to experience a sense of well-being and satisfaction. Restoring and protecting the sand dunes at Waihī Beach requires help from locals. If you have a couple of hours to spare on Sunday, October 17, the Coast Care team from Bay of Plenty Regional Council are holding a working bee at Seaforth Reserve, off Seaforth Road.

All that’s required is to bring yourself, some gardening gloves and wear covered shoes. A Coast Care flag will mark the location. “We need help from locals like you to ensure that these vital buffers between the land and the sea are safeguarded,” says a council spokesperson. Join the working bee at Seaforth Reserve, Waihī Beach, from 10am-12pm on Sunday, October 17. For more information contact Chris Ward via: coastcare.west@boprc.govt.nz

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Around 3500 people are diagnosed initiative is a peer support model. “We do not give out medical advice with breast cancer in New or service, but provide practical and Zealand each year. emotional support for people who are

Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga works to honour these people and to celebrate life. Since 1991 the trust has been employing support workers who have been through breast cancer themselves. They are governed by a wonderful group who give their time, passion and expertise voluntarily. Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga service manager Helen Alice says the

going through breast cancer,” says Helen. “Emotional support means different things for different people. We do phone support, group support and also provide information about exercise programmes. “We provide oncology massage, which is an approved form of massage that helps relieve stress in our clients, and also provide a counselling service when clients need a little more support than

just chatting with somebody who has had breast cancer.” The trust is not government or DHB funded, with funding only coming from their own fundraising or donations. “We’re very much supported by this community,” says Helen, “and if it wasn’t for the support we wouldn’t be here. “We service the Western Bay of Plenty, from Maketū through to Waihī Beach.” To join this year’s Hot Pink Walk on October 20, head to: www.hotpinkwalk.co.nz

Get on your bike this Halloween Pāpāmoa’s Powerco Pedal and Pump event at the end of October will follow a uniquely Halloween theme with plenty of opportunities to win bikes and prizes. “We’ll be working within the parameters of the new Covid-19 restrictions,” says Pāpāmoa Unlimited event organiser Julia Manktelow, “so rather than having you all together at once, we’ll have the track open from 9am-5pm for a contactless, zero waste, socially distanced digital scavenger hunt. “We’re going full Pap style and looking for the best-dressed Halloweeners out there on the trail and judging from all the uploads we get. We know how epic you are at this, so we’ll make sure the prizes match your efforts!” There will be prizes for best-dressed boy, girl, dad, mum, grandparent, group and family, with participants uploading their own photos to the event’s Facebook page. There will also be spot prizes and four new kids’ bikes up for grabs thanks to Powerco, Pāpāmoa Unlimited, My Ride Mt Maunganui, Vivo, Pāpāmoa Warehouse, Secret Spot Hot Tubs and Onewave NZ. “I’ll hold a live prize giving on Facebook at 6pm

on October 31 to let our lucky ghouls know who won big,” says Julia. Julia asks if any local businesses want to be involved to help “create community spirit and engage with locals”, to get in touch with her. “I’ll work with you to help you be part of making magic in our beautiful big little city at the beach, Pāpāmoa.” The event, subject to Covid-19 regulations, will be held between 9am-5pm on Sunday, October 31. Dave and Amy Hitchcock with their children Henry, Tilly and Thompson enjoying the 2020 Pāpāmoa Pedal and Pump event.

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Artful response In a first for the Bay of Plenty, textile and pigment artists are combining to produce creativity in a unique way.

The artists have been matched for a new exhibition and challenged to see what results from their response to each other’s creativity. “The painters were happy to take up the challenge - though at the beginning they weren’t sure what they were volunteering for,” says textile artist Marilyn Muirhead. “I saw this idea in Sumner years ago, and was so taken by it that I put it to the textile artists, who were very keen. The decision was to make two pieces each and then be ‘paired up’ with the painters.” Top Bay of Plenty and New Zealand-known artists involved are Rob McGregor, Lyn Watts, Melanie Martin, Robin Purllant, Graham Baker, Debbie Clarke, Rowena Ashman, Mary Transom, Christie Cramer, Maxine Thompson, Lois Parish Evans and Marilyn Muirhead. Robin Purllant and Graham Baker have been matched with Marilyn Muirhead; Debbie Clarke and Rowena Ashman with Mary Transom; Christie Cramer and Maxine Thompson with Lois Parish Evans; and Rob McGregor and Lyn Watts with Melanie Martin.

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“The invitation to work in close collaboration with award winning textile artist Melanie Martin on a mutual theme has been both a welcome and exciting change of focus,” says artist Lyn Watts. “I am looking forward to seeing all of the wonderful talented work from fellow artists in the exhibition,” says Rowena Ashman. “The idea was not to copy, but respond to the other artist’s piece,” explains Marilyn. “Each pair decided whether to collaborate or keep their piece as a surprise. “It has taken nearly two years to get it organised - these top New Zealand artists had other commitments for exhibitions, competitions and commissioned work.” This stunning show brings together two unrelated disciplines in a memorable and stimulating way. Not all of the responses are with paint; there is mixed media, while Maxine Thompson is a pastel artist who has won prizes in Australia and well as New Zealand. Some of the artists have seen others progress with their response, but others are leaving it for a surprise. The Artful Response exhibition is open now, and will run at The People’s Gallery, Tauranga Historic Village until October 31. The exhibition is open from 10am-3pm daily. Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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Global warming

Helping if you can Some time ago, the police were trying to locate anyone in the street who might have CCTV – no one could help, which led to this question: Are we really concerned about the safety of our family, and how can we assist the police to apprehend those responsible? Can we produce evidence that will convict those who attack our police trying to keep us safe, often risking their lives in the process? CCTV is about the price of a TV. Will you help? Ron Chamberlain, Otūmoetai night watch.

To those who complain about Covid

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With global warming, we all tend to blame motor transport, heavy industry and agriculture. The one person we don’t tend to blame is ourselves. We all unwittingly contribute to global warming by buying huge amounts of manufactured goods every year. Most of us have houses full of ‘very handy’ gadgets we hardly use (myself included). These gadgets have had to be manufactured, using huge amounts of chemicals, minerals and a great amount of heat and fumes, which go into the atmosphere contributing to global warming. All of us are getting sucked in by

these aggressive advertisements. We must stop and think: Do we really need this new thing? To save the world’s future, we will have to look back to the world of our great grandparents and try to live much simpler lives and use ‘less’ of the world’s resources to stop the world from cooking. Ken Jones, Katikati.

Covid advice

I was born into a world of six years of lockdown. Levels one-to-ten. Men between 17 and 65 were afflicted, but women and children too. Children were uplifted from their parents. The hospitals still standing were full. The supply chains were sunk or broken. Food parcels were not free but still rationed. The homeless felt lucky they had not been in their houses when the houses fell down around them. Overseas travel could be arranged but no one wanted to go because few came back - 60 million people died. Not only that, but this was the second pandemic in 30 years. It was called ‘War’. Now some idiots don’t want vaccinations - they want Covid instead. There is just no pleasing some people! Richard Goodall, Gate Pā.

Who remembers this song from the 40s? “You’ve got to accentuate the positive, Eliminate the negative, Latch on to the affirmative, Don’t mess with Mister In-Between.” Well I’ve made up 2020/2021 version: “We’ve got to accentuate the negative, Eliminate the positive, Let’s take the alternative, Go get your Covid jabs now.” Gaye Hemsley, Katikati.

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Misleading Margaret Murray-Benge is sadly mislead if she thinks that Stuart Crosby does good (The Weekend Sun, October 8). The true situation is that in July, Stuart, in his capacity as President of Local Government NZ (LGNZ) signed an agreement with the government over Three Waters reform which read (inter alia) Clause 4.2: “LGNZ commits to supporting endorsing and promoting Three Waters Reform Programme.” It is worth going on the website to read the rest of the “agreement” as Stuart sells local government and its assets down the drain – or, more pertinently, allows them to be stolen. If Margaret can be so easily fooled then so can others. For the record, Tauranga has had the best value and quality water in New Zealand since 1998 and has no need to upgrade. It is ratepayers that will be caught in Stuart’s and the government’s net and forced to pay for others upgrading. Remember the electricity reforms anyone? Bill Faulkner, Tauranga.

A simpler time

Council rubbish bins. Once a contentious issue, now just a part of everyday life for most people. I remember a simpler time when all we had to complain about was a newly established rubbish bin system in Tauranga. Now, we have Covid on our doorstep and bins don’t seem to be such a big deal anymore. But I just wanted to take the time to show my appreciation for the bins. Not only has this new bin system gone off without a hitch for my household, but it has helped improve my finances as I am now more mindful about what I buy and what I throw away. This has trickled down to what I can reuse for presents or storage etc. This means I no longer have to buy a new storage container or a present - I can reuse and recycle perfectly good items that I

used to throw away. Takeaway consumption has also diminished. It is amazing how much of that rubbish would go into the bins before the new system. Finding ways to reuse or recycle items also means I don’t have a lot of spare time to go out shopping, which is also a money saver. All of this has helped improve my health. Instead of sitting around all day, I am now up and around finding new recipes to cook at home or doing stuff to recycle what was once considered rubbish. There is always a silver lining if you are willing to look for it. Demali Wilson, Brookfield.

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in the Bay WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA? MOUNT MAUNGANUI Mount Main Beach, 9 am to 5 pm • Pop-up vaccination clinic and free ice cream at the beach volleyball.

TAURANGA Life Pharmacy Devonport Road, 9 am to 5 pm • Free coffee vouchers and vaccinations The Doctors Tauranga, 8.30 am to 3.30 pm • Grab a coffee and get your shot.

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Availability and walk-in hours have been extended. Open 8 am to 8 pm Saturday: • Mount Maunganui: Trustpower Baypark, Truman Lane • Tauranga: 87 First Avenue.

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Asher Wadsworth loves the creativity of animation.

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Hundreds of hours have gone into Asher Wadsworth’s animated silent film Insomnia. The 17-year-old from Te Puna has drawn every frame of the three minute-long flick. Insomnia is one of 15 films that have made the finals of this year’s New Zealand International Youth Silent Film Festival. Asher’s inspiration for the movie about an astronaut came from a piece of art on Instagram. This is the second time Asher has entered the competition, and through it they discovered they really enjoy creating silent films. “It’s really cool platform,” says Asher. “It’s a good prompt to make something really creative and amazing.” The Tauranga Girls’ College Student does traditional filmmaking through their course at school, but enjoys animation the most. “I really enjoy the kind of creativity you can get with animation.

“You can do all sorts of stuff with traditional filmmaking, but with animation you can do anything you like. You’re not restricted by any creative boundaries.” For the competition, entrants choose one of 10 soundtracks, composed specifically for the festival, to base their film around without any other audio. Filmmakers must be 20 or younger. Fellow Tauranga finalist Tearani Wikohika says it’s less challenging to make a silent film. “It doesn’t involve any audio or dialogue, so you can focus on the visuals,” says Tearani. “It’s awesome because silent films really highlight the cinematography. “You can focus on the visual storytelling.” The 16-year-old and her sister, Maea, filmed Between the Lines during the recent lockdown

and enlisted their parents as cast members. Eight other films from students at Tauranga Girls’ College, Bethlehem College, Te Puke Intermediate and Selwyn Ridge Primary have also been selected for the finals. This year, 25 entries were accepted for judging, and following jury panel deliberations, the top 15 films have been submitted to celebrity judge, comedian, actor and writer Tom Sainsbury for final judging. “I always love seeing people’s creative expression, and there was something so exciting about seeing these young guys getting out there and making something,” says Tom. “The films were so good! Everyone knew how to make great, interesting shots and then edit their footage together.”

This year the top three films will receive cash prizes of $1500 for first, $1000 for second and $500 for third. The top two films will also go on to represent New Zealand at the IYSFF Global Awards in Portland in 2022. Instead of the usual red carpet affair at Baycourt Community and Arts Centre, the final will be streamed online. Baycourt manager Reena Snook applauds all the filmmakers who entered the competition this year. “Despite everything that’s been thrown at our young filmmakers, they still managed to shoot a short film, edit it and submit it on time,” says Reena. “That alone makes them all winners in our eyes.” The awards final will be streamed on the Baycourt Community and Arts Centre’s Facebook page from 6pm on Thursday, November 11.

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been told or learned something, then how are you supposed to know? “The programme takes place in safe, controlled, offthe-road environments, and offers a day of hands-on practical learning, providing young drivers and their parent/caregiver the opportunity to experience a suite of exercises under the watchful eye of qualified coaches. “The additional support from Carter’s Tyre Service will give access to the programme to hundreds more young Kiwi drivers.” “As one of New Zealand’s leading suppliers of vehicle tyres, and having an in-depth knowledge of the pivotal role they play in vehicle safety, we recognise the importance of the Street Smart programme in helping to develop our young drivers, and in turn the benefit this brings for all road users,” says Carter’s Tyre Services founder and CEO, Garry Carter. Taking place each school holidays in multiple locations across the country, Street Smart is limited to 30 young drivers per day. To check dates and locations near you, and to register, visit: www.streetsmart.nz

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All torque and all action When you give a car nut keys to a vehicle with a T in the model, and that T means Turbo, expect blood to be drawn as those keys are snatched from your hands.

a fire breathing dragon that can pin a smile to your face? Stonic. I seriously do not remember the last time ‘Sport Mode’ in a car made any other difference than holding gears for longer. But Kia performs some kind of wizardry, and when you change up from Eco, through Normal and into Sport, the car really comes alive.

All about the engine

The turbo charged GDI engine is a marvel of engineering. With an average fuel consumption of just 5.4-litres/100km, it’s one of the lowest fuel sippers out there.

In this case, I was handed the keys to the allnew Kia Stonic LX-T. In a lot of cases, the T turns out to be a disappointment. And when faced with a 1.0litre engine, expectations were moderated. Expectations be damned. Kia’s brand new for ’22 Stonic could be described in one word - epic.

Great things, small packages

Kia describes their new SUV as “the small SUV for a bigger life”. I get it. While this latest horse from the Kia stable is the smallest of their SUV range, the appeal, practicality and driving experience can certainly open up the world to all types of people. Want a seriously economical car to do the shopping? Stonic. Want something that cruises the country in comfort and style? Stonic. Want

Yet, when compared to the 1.4 engine in other models, at 6.7-litres/100km, the power is the same at 74kW but has higher torque at 172Nm for a wide band of the RPM range – 1500 to 4000rpm. The GDI also comes mated to a sevenspeed dual clutch transmission. Usually, dual clutch transmissions are saved for sports cars, yet this one is nestled in the refined package of an SUV.

Of course, it’s not all about performance. Sitting nicely between the Kia Rio hatch and Seltos SUV, it may be a “small” SUV, but it’s a superbly spacious vehicle.

On the inside

The interior of the Stonic is what I’ve come to expect from Kia. It’s well laid out with clear controls and there’s nothing to distract the driver. Everything is so well placed - you quickly switch to automatic mode and never think about where anything is, allowing you to focus on the road ahead. The Stonic is superbly comfortable too, and the seats quickly seem to become part of you. It’s comfortable and driving for a long time is a breeze. We’ve got comfort, spaciousness and plenty of boot space, alongside power, looks and handling. And included extras? There’s heaps. We’re talking collision avoidance, lane keep assist, lane follow assist and driver attention alert. Need I go on? Yes, I need.

There’s also rain sensing wipers, rear view parking cameras, an eight-inch LCD infotainment touchscreen and even wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto! As you can see with all of those features, safety is certainly not forgotten. All models in the Stonic range have a fivestar ANCAP safety rating. Even the wee ones can be safe, with two ISOFIX points in the rear for child safety seats. There’s a choice of nine colour options, with four solid and five dual-tone colour options available. There’s also something extra special with this particular model right now – Kia is offering a special launch price for the Stonic LX-T of just $26,990 + ORC. The normal retail price is $31,990, so there’s a $5000 saving just for showing up. If you are in the market for an SUV with a small package and a huge heart, the Stonic is well worth a look. The range starts at $26,990 + ORC for the LX model, up to $33,990 for the range-topping GT-Line Plus. At $26,990 + ORC, the special offer on the LX-T is exceptional value for a car of this standard, and it comes with all the features of vehicles twice that price. When you consider Kia’s excellent reputation for reliability, build quality and driving satisfaction, it’s a package you won’t want to miss. Head to Tauranga Motor Company Kia, at 100 Hewletts Road, Mount Maunganui, to get yourself a test drive in one of these beauties.

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News from Bay of Plenty Regional Council October 2021

Transport key to reducing regional carbon emissions New data released by Statistics New Zealand shows that Bay of Plenty carbon emissions grew by 4.4 percent in 2019. The national average was an increase of 2.1 percent.

Turtles could become the Bay’s next major pest due to a warming climate Red-eared slider turtles are one of many “sleeper pests” that Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council fears high summer temperatures may turn into a major threat to native ecosystems. Sleeper pests are already in the environment, but due to the current climate conditions they are unlikely to breed successfully. With climate change bringing warmer average temperatures we may begin to see more pest plants producing viable seed and pest animals successfully raising young. Photo credit Raewyn Adams

Read more at www.boprc.govt.nz/news

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The report shows the rise in emissions in Bay of Plenty is primarily due to increases in agriculture and manufacturing emissions. Bay of Plenty Regional Council General Manager of Strategy and Science, Namouta Poutasi, says this is sobering news for the region when we all need to be focusing on how we can reduce emissions and mitigate the impact of climate change. Read more at www.boprc.govt.nz/news

Floodwall upgrades progressing well We are making good progress on replacing three concrete floodwalls on the Rangitāiki River to ensure they continue to help protect our communities from flooding in the coming decades. We’ve now finished most of the work at the East Bank Road site near Thornton School after completing the Greig Road stopbank earlier in the year. Conversations with affected landowners are continuing at the remaining site - 87-109 College Road - with work expected to begin in the new year.

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Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana works to ensure our region’s environment and its people thrive. Find out about the work we do at www.boprc.govt.nz

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Keeping up with your body ‘maintenance’ You have a choice to ‘love or list’ your house, With qualifications and experience in general practice, dermatology, cosmetic medicine, skin but when it comes to your body, ‘moving cancer surgery and phlebology (varicose vein out’ is not a happy option. treatment), Dr Anuya now specialises in cosmetic

So it’s best to keep up with your maintenance and the occasional renovation. House proud people who would never miss an oil change in their car sometimes live for years with easily-fixed issues in their bodies. In 20 years of practicing medicine, Cosmetic and Veins Clinic founder Dr Anuya Deshpande has had thousands of people tell her they wished they’d had their varicose veins, skin or cosmetic issues treated sooner.

medicine and vein treatments at her beautiful medical clinic on Tauranga’s 10th Avenue. With cosmetic medicine, her focus is on naturallooking results by restoring skin health and balance in the face.

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Easy mole check from home Our new skin spot check service is up and running well. It is proving to be very useful during lockdown, with people less willing and able to travel. The service is easy to use with video guides if needed. To make use of this, simply scan the QR code provided in our ad and on our website. We also provide a direct link on the website. This will open an app called Molescope, which is free to download. After a simple registration process, you will be directed on how to take a photo of a spot you might be concerned about. Molescope links directly into our clinical skin monitoring software. When submitting a photo, one of our expert skin cancer doctors will evaluate the spot to decide whether it needs further evaluation or not. The cost of this service is $35. Molescope also gives you access to all photos taken during a skin check at the clinic, providing a good reference for selfmonitoring of your spots. If you have a spot you are concerned about, scan the QR code in our ad to get an expert review.

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Hearing aid insurance Since lockdown, the team at Tauranga Audiology have noticed there has been an increase in insurance claims.

clinic they own, selling their own products.” Tauranga Audiology is a local audiologistowned service helping you with solutions from all manufacturers that pass discounts on to clients. “People under stress are more likely to lose “We are bound by a professional code of ethics or damage their hearing aids,” says Tauranga respecting your choice, and your best interests,” Audiology owner Michael Coddington. says Michael. “Some say that removing face masks make “We have always had some of the it more likely to knock hearing aids from best prices in New Zealand, and their ears.” claims are approved if placed If you make a claim on your hearing aids, directly through us.” it is important you know your If you are making an insurance rights; don’t be pressured into claim, talk to your audiologist changing from an audiologist you know and first. trust, or to a different brand of hearing aid “If you are considering hearing says Michael. aids then why pay more elsewhere? “Extraordinarily, many insurance “Our experienced team can companies contract a particular give you excellent independent hearing aid company advice and arrange an to manage their obligation-free quote. We claims,” he says. are in Promed House, “You may think 10th Avenue – just one it is your insurer cost-efficient location!” when they contact you, perhaps to Call: 577 6712 for persuade you an appointment. Tauranga Audiology owner Michael Coddington. to change to a

What’s the point of exercising at my age? Following my last column that looked at debunking the myth that ‘skinny is healthy’, this month I want to explore the myth that you don’t need as much physical activity as you age. Many people assume they are too old to exercise or it’s not as important in later years. But many studies have shown that exercising prevents disease, can reduce the chances of a fall, and boosts your mood. Being active as you age will improve your bone density,

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heart health and hormonal and metabolic balance to name just a few physiological benefits. Exercise also improves more than just your physical health. As the world deals with a pandemic and the uncertainty that this creates, being physically active bolsters your mental wellbeing too; it is known to improve cognitive function and help prevent dementia. So, each week, here’s what I challenge you to try… • 150 minutes a week of aerobic activity; get out and walk the beach, the hills, or amongst the trees. Suck in the oxygen and let go of all the unnecessary worries. • Two full body resistance workouts using your body weight, bands, or weights at a six-out-often intensity level. • Stretch, meditate and breathe. You can either find a gym with a great senior rate and a friendly atmosphere that will assist with these goals, or DIY at home with some online assistance from a reputable source. And if you’re getting back into exercise after a period of inactivity, don’t worry! There’s plenty of low-impact options out there to ease you back in. Try tai chi, aqua aerobics or a specifically designed fitness class. At any age, if you’re interested in living healthier, being happier and preventing injuries, then regular exercise - alongside good nutrition, hydration and sleep - will help you ‘win’ at this thing called life!

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Looking at alternatives to cosmetic fillers I can’t always predict which new skincare treatments are going to resonate with the women of Tauranga.

But I have been pleasantly surprised by the popularity of a new treatment we’ve introduced at Jamele Skincare that offers a noninvasive alternative to Dermal Fillers and botulinum injections. We are finding more of our clients are looking for alternative ways of achieving firmer, youthful looking skin without the risks, down time, high costs and invasiveness that

can come with cosmetic fillers and procedures. The Environ Focus on Dual Filler treatment creates that sought-after skin plumping effect naturally through the Dual Effect Filler Serum. This new serum helps smooth the look of facial lines and restore a rejuvenated, plumped youthfulness to the skin’s appearance. The serum is infused into the skin with electro-sonic technology to increase the penetration of the serum and promote the appearance of fuller-looking, well cushioned skin.

Our lovely therapist Maia has performed a lot of these Environ Dual Filler treatments recently. “The major draw card is definitely the non-invasive approach to plumped and radiant looking skin,” she says. “There’s also no down time involved from swelling or redness, which means our clients can go about their daily routine without a worry. “The Environ Dual Filler Treatment

Are you not feeling your best? One of the most rewarding things I do is hear stories from clients.

This week I spoke to an older client who was healthy but had low energy and felt flat, despite no medical reasons. I had started her on a programme that involved three supplements: A winter Vitamin D booster to lift her immune responses, some Omega 3 fish oil to reduce inflammation and, most importantly, my multi-antioxidant, multimineral, multi vitamin supplement. She reported her energy levels were steadily rising and she felt so much better in herself. If there is no particular medical reason for low energy, we turn our attention to micro-nutrients; the minerals, vitamins and antioxidants that are responsible for maintaining the health our cells. As I often repeat: “A healthy cell is a healthy body.” When we improve the health of cells, we improve the health of the tissue comprised of those cells.

In the case of my client, I suspect that we helped improve the processes that produce the energy we need. We can divide these into the actual processes that make our energy (do you remember glycolysis, Krebs cycle and electron transport chain from school science?), and secondly the antioxidant systems that constantly clean up the toxic by-products of energy conversion. The list of micro-nutrients needed for this is long. My multi-nutritional supplement has over 50 ingredients, and most of these are responsible directly or indirectly for energy. If you are low in energy and generally not at your best, I suggest you do what I recommended for my client for at least three months. You may well be surprised, with benefits you can really feel. For more information call: 0800 423 559 or email: john@abundant.co.nz You can read my all-new newsletter at: www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health.

Memories the perfect reflection “Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love, the things you are, the things you never want to lose.” Anonymous. I recall being faced with a difficult decision, where both choices were good. Although I was being pulled in one particular direction because I enjoyed the place I was presently in, I had the impression this wasn’t the right choice for me any longer. As I spent time reflecting on the decision, the thought came that my memories would allow me to return to that place any time I chose. At that point it became easier to make the decision that was ultimately the right one for me. When you are facing a difficult choice about next steps, would your memories help you to make the

decision more easily? If you would like to know more about relationship or narrative coaching and receive a complimentary first session, call Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on: 07 577 1200/021 258 2145, or visit: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz

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is a quick and safe, no-fuss, 30-minute treatment which is great for those who are time poor. “It’s also incredibly affordable.” I am glad to see the continuation of the trend towards more natural, skin-respecting facial treatments. he popularity of a treatment like this shows that it is something that more and more women want. For a special offer, visit: www. jamele.co.nz/blog/environ-dual-filler

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

New albums – they’re on the way Musicians around the country have been feeling a bit like James Bond and, like the dapper Englishman, are slowly emerging from hibernation. But often that’s not through choice. It’s hard at the moment. It’s hard for venues and it’s hard for musicians who play in them. It is particularly hard if you want to release an album. Consider the massive amount of work that goes into creating an album of music, from writing, through arranging, learning to play the damn songs, recording, mixing, mastering, artwork design and everything else. It is no small task.

At the end of such a timeconsuming, not to mention expensive process, you want to give the thing a proper launch - a tour maybe, or at least a few shows to share your year(s) of work. It’s also possibly the only way for most acts to sell physical copies of the album, which is your only recompense financially. It is a little easier if you are – for instance – media darling Reb Fountain, who has just released her new album. She, deservedly, is in a position to get enough media coverage without performing live. But most people lower down the musical visibility ladder need to be

out there live to get the media interested. Even National Radio’s Music 101 barely bothers to mention most New Zealand releases these days unless it’s an act signed with a recognised publicist (another expense). So there are, currently, more than a few frustrated musicians out there, with albums ready to go, waiting to present them in person to the public.

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There are at least two in the queue in Tauranga at the moment, and I’m sure that’s just the start. Long-standing band Kokomo celebrates its 30th year together in 2021, but have called off plans for a big anniversary concert after the continued difficulty getting musicians out of Auckland and securing an, er, secure venue. A planned album will now be released in November, sans concert. And Brendan McCartney, making music under the name Apollo SteamTrain, whom I wrote about a few weeks back, is also going right ahead with the release of his debut album, Generation Overload, on October 22, without any accompanying live launch. I must say I feel for Brendan. He’s been working on this album for years now – a double A-side single emerged about three years back – and everything I’ve heard from it has been nothing short of excellent. Next weekend he was due to launch his album on all digital platforms and at a concert on Friday, then run one of the stages at the Historic Village Fringe Festival on Saturday. Now he has a free weekend.

forever, even if you’re James Bond. If you’re a creative artist you have to move on, you have to keep creating. And with that in mind, can I finish by repeating the call of Save Our Venues: “Now we want to get back to gigging again as quickly - and safely - as possible. The best thing you can do to get back to enjoying live music at your favourite venue ASAP? “Get a Covid-19 vaccination.” If you care about live music: get a vaccination. If you want to go to summer festivals: get a vaccination. But mainly to save our venues. People are losing their livelihoods, and musicians need places to play. If you care at all about music in New Zealand then I urge you: leave behind your hesitation, get a vaccination.

Next week

Next week I’m going to review Generation Overload, and I’m stretching it out over a couple of weeks like this because I feel the least Brendan deserves is as much publicity as I can give him. It must be soul-destroying to put so much work into something – and he has, even recording some songs up in Auckland at Neil Finn’s expansive and expensive Roundhead Studio – and then having to send it out into the world with so little fanfare. But you’ve got to do it. Brendan is an active guy. He is already working on new things, including some very cool electronica-leaning material that he’s posted on his website. You can’t just wait Reb Fountain.

Presenting The Revlon Girl A tale of grief, pain, hope and friendship, The Revlon Girl tells the story of a group of grieving mothers whose children sadly passed in the 1966 Aberfan mining disaster. Join this group of five women at the 16th Ave Theatre over the next two weeks to laugh, cry and look back on the tragic event that gripped the small Welsh village 55 years ago. Written in 2017 by Welsh author Neil Anthony Docking, the play picks up the story eight months after the Aberfan mining disaster, as a group of bereaved mothers meet every week in a room above the bar in a local hotel to talk, cry and even laugh without feeling guilty. At one of their meetings, the women looked at each other and admitted how much they had let themselves go. So afraid that people would think they were frivolous, they secretly arranged for

a representative from Revlon to come and give them a talk on beauty tips. Director Geraldine Broderick says the true story illustrates how these women coped with something as horrific as losing your child, and losing them in a way that was preventable. “It’s a small story about a big disaster,” she says. Warm, sorrowful and surprisingly funny, this Olivier Award-nominated play is a story of survivors, small-town bickering and the redemptive power of make-up. This play is not one to be missed – don’t forget your tissues! Tickets are on sale at iTicket and the show runs from October 15-30.

Lisa Lauder as Marilyn and Gin Mabey as Rona. Photo: Matt Henderson - Third Party Media.

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Saturday 16 Oct

A Revlon Girl 16th Ave Theatre

- The real life story of mothers who meet every week after the Aberfan disaster in Wales in 1966. Warm, sorrowful and surprisingly funny. Bookings @ iTicket Oct 16-29 (Wed-Sun) Association Croquet Sat, Mon & Wed at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9:15 for 9:30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Jacqui 574 9232 Bay Singles Social Club Join a bunch of over 50’s young singles. Weekend dinners, potlucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762, Andrea 021 133 0313 Community Garden Day From 11am Rock Community Garden, 51 Hartford Avenue, Papamoa. Morning tea covid permitting. See achievements, how to grow vegetables, plants. Ph Bill 575 0407 Greerton Hall Market 2nd and last Saturday of the month. 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 Improv Comedy Jam With The Honest Liars. The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. 7pm. Tickets $15. www.katikatifestivalofarts.org.nz Ph 07 549 1658 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 Katikati Open Air Art Katikati Festival of Arts - ‘Lighting up the Town”“Shrooms” glowing nightly; ‘Barry’s Park’ lit up; Fairy Wonderland; Theatrical performance- The Arts Junction- and more! www.KatikatiFestivalOfArts.org. nz Oct 16-29 LOL Laughter Wellness Laughter sessions on hold until further notice. Please check the website lollaughterwellness.weebly.com or Ph Trish 022 036 6768 or email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com for info 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

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 No meeting Sat 30 Oct. Usually meet last Saturday of the month at Art & Craft Centre. Ph 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 17 Oct

Art on the Strand Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm - The Strand, Tauranga. Tauranga Society of Artists Croquet Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd. 12:45 for 1pm start. Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633 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. 9:15 for 9:30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Nev 575 5121

Katikati Open Air Art

Katikati Festival of Arts - ‘Lighting up the Town”“Shrooms” glowing nightly; ‘Barry’s Park’ lit up; Fairy Wonderland; Theatrical performance- The Arts Junction- and more! www. KatikatiFestivalOfArts.org.nz Maketu Market 3rd and 5th Sunday. Setup from 7am at Maketu Village Green.$10 per stall. Ph Maureen 021 267 1685

Memorial Service 2021

Support & care for everyone affected by loss to suicide. 11am-1pm, Daniels in the Park, 11th Avenue. Info: https:// www.griefsupport.org.nz/memorialservice-2021 or 07 578 4480 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 Hills Maori History Join our walking group to learn the Maori history of the Bay of Plenty coastline. info@ traveled.co.nz for more information 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 each month. 300m rifle range at the C Park, open rom 9am to approx. 3pm. $20/shooter

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sun & Thurs 1:30-4pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Radio Controlled Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Monday 18 Oct

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am Tauranga Central Baptist Church. cnr Cameron Rd/13th ave. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Badminton Club, Aquinas College

Mon & Weds 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

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

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

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 (tonight). 1235 Cameron Rd. Info: men4change.org or support@ men4change.org 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 021 122 8735

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 Men’s Shed Open Mon-Fri at the Historic Village. Toyshop selling wooden toys, mahjong racks etc. Wednesdays, surplus tools and materials sold

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. 10am 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 19 Oct

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 Tauranga Women’s Service Group meet every 2nd Tuesday for business meeting and projects and every 4th Tuesday for programme evening. Sandra 027 483 8454 www.altrusa.org.nz Bayfair Petanque Club A new season, try a new sport. Petanque at Russley Drive Tues & Thurs 12:45pm. boules & tuition available. Turn up or Ph Alf 021 175 9282 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

Horizons Suicide Bereavement Support Guided conversation about

grief after suicide. 6-7:30pm in Greerton. Free and open to 18+. RSVP to amy@ griefsupport.org.nz or 578 4480 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! Meet Tues & Fri 9:25am May St Scout Hall. For adults o diverse fitness levels and abilities. mtrunnersandwalkers.co.nz for more details 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 Overloaded By Katikati Theatre. 7:30pm. The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Tickets $15 / $10. Oct 19-Oct 22 Ph 07 549 1658 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 St Mary’s Church cnr Girven & Marlin. 9-10:30am. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics, recovery from accidents & illness. For strength, coordination & balance. Jennifer 571 1411

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

@ 10 Pin Tauranga, 135 13th Avenue. Play for fun but keep the score. Very occasionally competitive. Ph Glenda 0212 578 678

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Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road Otumoetai. Tues 7-9:30pm except 2nd Tues month 3:30-6pm Ph Lesley 929 7295 South City Indoor Bowls Greerton Hall. New members welcome. 7.15pm start. Coaching available. Ph Keith 577 1116

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Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly get-together, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448 Tauranga Orchid Society Club meeting 7pm in Wesley Church Hall, 13th Avenue, free entry. Members and local citizens most welcome. Orchid information and plant sales available, cash only 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 Te Puna Tennis Club Senior tennis Tuesdays from 9am. Friendly club. New members welcome. Tangitu Road, Te Puna. Left past the rugby grounds. Ph Catherine 02 150 6855 Yoga For All Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6-7:30pm. Traditional, relaxing Yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 for one or $90 for nine classes. Bring a mat. Info: Bhajan 07 9297 484

Te Puna Tennis Club

Social tennis from 6pm. New members welcome. Tangitu Road, Te Puna. Left past the rugby grounds. Ph Catherine 02 150 6855

Cap Life Skills Free budgeting, practical money saving, getting organised, healthy eating, positive well-being course. 8-weeks 9:30am12pm www.stpetershouse.co.nz to register or 07 571 5916 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

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Meet 7pm in the Wesley Centre Hall 100 13th Avenue. Rehearsals will resume at level 1. 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 LOL Laughter Te Puke We’re back! Please join us at the TP Baptist Church at 10:30am How toaway solve to laugh the Covid blues. No.2108 Sudoku!Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@ Fillgmail.com the grid www. so that lollaughterwellness. every row and every weebly.com

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Friday 22 Oct

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am Tauranga Central Baptist Church. cnr Cameron Rd/13th ave. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Arataki Art Group

Thursday 21 Oct

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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

South Track return. Grade moderate. Trish 027 272 8490

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 Hot Pink Walk Get together with your bubble, wear pink and walk for breast cancer! https://www. breastcancerbop.org.nz/page/hotpink-walk/ 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 Greerton Community Hall. Dobson Xmas

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carpark: A Karangahake ramble to suit the weather conditions. Grade Easy/Mod S/C. Kevin 021 0200 6306 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm Marching For Leisure A noncompetitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, Fitness & Friendship. For Tauranga team’s practice and details Ph Sally Smith 07 562 8684 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

16th Ave Theatre - The real life story of mothers who meet every week after the Aberfan disaster in Wales in 1966. Warm, sorrowful and surprisingly funny. Bookings @ iTicket Oct 16-29, Wed-Sun Adults Ballet Plus Adults Ballet/ Plus lots of dance styles covered. St Peter’s Church Hall Beach Rd, Katikati. 12:30pm Ph Gaye 07 577 1753 027 274 8753 gayehemsley@ gmail.com Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Tauranga Central Baptist Church, Corner Cameron Rd/ 13th ave.All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757 Age Concern Walking Group Meet at 10am Briscoes Chapel St - fish & chips day Ph Renee 07 576 6699 Cards Cribbage 12:45pm at RSA Greerton. Friendly club. New members very welcome. Ph Jill 021 160 6143

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Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

at Lifezone church, upstairs, 7 Oak Lane, Judea. This is not a religious group. All Adoptees welcome. Ian 021 262 5032 Quiz Night Thursdays at The Hop House, 12 Wharf St. 7pm start

Open Fours Tournament 10am. Names in book. Kevin 027 478 8416

10 Pin Bowling 1pm

Always wanted to paint? Come and join our friendly group. All levels welcome. 9:15-11:45am Arataki Community Centre. Fran 02 113 68173 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 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 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

Omokoroa Art Exhibition

Omokoroa Artists’ exhibition at the Settlers’ Hall, 334 Omokoroa Rd, 10am-4pm Oct 22-24 over Labour Weekend. Free entry. Ph Catherine 548 2223 Overloaded By Katikati Theatre. 7:30pm. The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Tickets $15 / $10. Oct 19-Oct 22 Ph 07 549 1658

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday 7pm; 2nd & 4th Friday 10am. Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth Street. Ph Denise 027 291 9917

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funeral services annual book sale

TAURANGA HARBOUR CITY LIONS December 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

bible digest

SO DO NOT FEAR, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)

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computers

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

curriculum vitae

07 543 3151 www.hopefunerals.co.nz 4 Keenan Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga

CVs THAT STAND OUT. 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

ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120 HANDYMAN HOME & GARDEN SERVICES tree pruning, weeding, hedges, water blasting, home maintenance, rubbish removal at affordable rates Ph Philip 027 655 4265

health & beauty

NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic. Something

for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www. naturaltherapiesnz.com and www. naturalpetremediesstore.com

livestock

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

lost & found

FOUND KITTEN & PUPPIES various places, colours and sex. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 FOUND Adult Male Grey & White Cat. Welcome Bay Area. Ref: 523994 FOUND Adult Male Tabby & White Cat. Kaimai Area. Ref: 523684 FOUND Adult Female Black Cat. Oropi Area. Ref: 523712 FOUND Adult Male Black Cat. Tauranga Area. Ref: 523788 FOUND Adult Female Brown Rabbit. Bellevue Area. Ref: 523849 FOUND Adult Male Cream Rabbit. Welcome Bay Area. Ref: 523897 FOUND 2 Young White Male Netherland Dwarf Rabbits. Pyes Pa Area. Ref: 524179

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SENIOR LADY LONG TERM Sandhurst Rd to Papamoa Plaza area, level site, walk-in shower internal entry garage. Ph Lynette 021 294 7104 leave a message

LATE 20s PROFESSIONAL COUPLE and house trained cat looking for rental in Tauranga/ Mount/Papamoa. Full-time workers. Can move in anytime between now and early November Ph 0204 018 6612

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BRYCE DECORATING interior and exterior painting, wallpapering. Have your powdercoated windows

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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 BUILDER AVAILABLE repair maintenance, decks, pergolas, fences, all housing work. Ph Roger 022 121 3356 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered. Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960 HANDYMAN, section maintenance, lawns, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting and odd jobs. Free quotes. Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 07 544 5911 ROOF REPAIRS 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 TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857

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#ZEALANDIER TOURS Oct 21 -McFall Tractor Museum & Brunch Oct 23-Raglan Arts Festival Day Out Oct 26-Notting Hill InteriorsTirau Oct 28-Visit House with NO Nails & Lunch #Call Zealandier Tours to book your seat. Ph 572 4118 Phone Zealandier Tours 07 572 4118 NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB Join our Club today for Free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. Enjoy our professional service on our bespoke original tours. We are experienced at looking after your travel arrangements in Covid times. Mon 6th -Fri 10th Dec 2021; Whangnui River & Heritage Homes. Thurs 13th -Wed19th Jan 2022 ; Summer Break of North Islands East to West. Fri 21st-Tues 25th Jan 2022; Wairarapa Rail & Luxury Lodges. Free Door to Door service. Extended Tours, Day Trips, Shows & Free beautiful colour catalogue: BOOK NOW: Ph No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz or www.no8tours.co.nz, to view and book all our tours.

venues

WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS, etc. The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

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Churches Active In Our Community Do what gives you life We live in a world that is increasingly nonresilient, fragile and fragmented. It just is. The stress of Covid has revealed what we long suspected – that we live unsustainable lives; that when we have to stop we struggle to find ‘rest’, to re-create. Our mental health challenges, our selfmedicating, reveal a world that is not easy on our souls. Life is relentless – continual interruptive communication, our over-full diaries, our over stressed lives are less than ideal. However you read the book of Genesis, there is a clear message in the creation account - the seventh day was to be a day of rest, a day that was radically different. It was to be a day not defined by work or worry. In the words of theologian Walter Brueggemann: “In our contemporary context of the rat race of anxiety, the celebration of Sabbath is an act of resistance and alternative. It is resistance as our lives are not determined by the production and consumption of goods.” To be fully human is not a functional thing, but the demandingness of our work-life imbalances involves embracing a day that is different (that will hopefully slowly invade our whole of life). Eugene Peterson once wrote that Sabbath is a day “to pray and to play”. We tend to lose our hearts, our sense of who we are without prayer, without someone else to worship other than the life we are trying to create. Sunday can be a day to get off the bus and re-find God and ourselves. As Brueggemann suggests: “Sabbath is a taking time, time to be holy, time to be human.” Stopping, resting, and talking to God brings ourselves back to the source of all life, the God of grace. The second part of the phrase of Peterson is also important; Sabbath is time to play. All of us are wired differently and all of us find joy in different ways – so have fun, and find joy in the things that restore your soul. la tyb This can only happen if we fast/refuse the Messianic Family Family Messianic things that keep us ALL WELCOME ALL WELCOME from true freedom; you SHALOM SHALOM could/should fast email, AM SABBATH 10 10AM your phone, Facebook, SABBATH OTUMOETAI PRIMARY anxiety, all the things OTUMOETAI PRIMARY Joel you hate doing – do Joel & & Sharon Sharon van van Ameringen Ameringen those another day. 02 2 11 7 76 68 8 0 04 43 3 0 Do only what gives you info@bethel.org.nz info@bethel.org.nz life – you just might end bethel.org.nz bethel.org.nz up loving your life!

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FIRST RELEASE SOLD OUT - NEW RELEASE SELLING FAST!

Join us at our upcoming Summerset by the Dunes Open Day to see our stunning show homes and take your pick of the next release of homes selling now.* With village development well underway, the first residents are settling into their spacious modern homes, and making fabulous new friends already. You too can enjoy the peace of mind of living in a caring community in a quiet area, while knowing there’s help on hand if you need it.

Open Day Thursday 21 October 10am - 3pm Summerset by the Dunes 35 Manawa Road, Papamoa Beach

Moving into Summerset by the Dunes has been a pleasant and happy experience. We have met so many wonderful people who have become like family in such a short space of time.

Jean, New resident of Summerset by the Dunes.

Don’t miss the chance to move into your dream retirement villa this year. Come along to our next Open Day, or call Jennifer on 07 542 9082 to view plans and pricing today. *Licence to occupy.

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If we are in Alert Level 2, an RSVP will be required due to restricted numbers, please call the sales manager to RSVP. For event information, visit www.summerset.co.nz/events