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Weaving of two worlds Remembering known and unknown weavers of the past is the subject of a poignant open air installation being held at The Elms this month.

Installed in The Elms pavilion within the TECT

Heritage Garden, artists Jo Torr and Tarryn Motutere (pictured) are celebrating and commemorating a shared narrative of Māori and European worlds coming together.

The artists have weaved kete whakairo, and are conscious of the influence of weavers from the past.

The exhibition runs from October 21-31.

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

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Island teams.

So it was an odd experience when Paranoia sets in Christchurch-born-and-bred Mrs Hutch I leafed through The Press – the south’s and I made our way down the country and biggest daily newspaper and one that I across the ocean to the South’s biggest city used to work for – when I hit the for a family celebration.

Mainlander section.

‘Should we isolate the South Island?’ poses Dropping in the main headline, before several pages of Regional New Zealand shares a common stories and columns present a hodgepodge curse – expensive airfares – so we usually of ideas dedicated to exploring this regional drive to Auckland, pay for parking and then republicanism. The idea is to have a border catch a cheap flight on the cheapest airline. between the North and the South to keep That’s not an option, so we headed south out Covid. instead, making the five-hour trip from I’d heard these rumblings in the days Taupō to Wellington and then hopping on before leaving, and wondered how a jet for the second half of the journey. widespread the sentiment was. As it turns It’s a quick flight, and barely 30 minutes out, it’s as real as regional rivalry. after take-off we touch down in the south.

Suddenly the reason for our visit seems Some 200 masks and 200 sets of North flimsy, as if it’s a social crime to be moving Island eyes disembark in an eerily around the country. The event that night quiet airport. is missing plenty of people from Auckland,

Hamilton and Australia. When out-of-town guests are thanked for making the journey, it seems we are the most exotic of the lot.

Eyes search the room for the cloud of Covid that will surely be hovering above our heads.

Barely anyone mentions it – and we certainly don’t – but this Covid sub-plot hangs in the air.

Going incognito

We both have South Island suffixes on our driver’s licence numbers and tiny certificates that proclaim our double-vaccinated status.

Neither of us is dressed like an Auckland sex worker, and I even packed an oilskin hat so I’m pretty sure we’ll be okay wandering around the city if we get stopped by the border police.

The logo on the back of the rented Corolla feels like a big, flashing ‘Covid’ sign but we don’t get pelted with rocks.

It’s hot, dry and windy as we traverse the city, catching up with family and friends – strengthening relationships and meeting new adults who were children not so long ago.

Something we took for granted is now a rare treat. Catching up with family is important, and while I enjoyed every minute, it was a relief to be back on the plane and heading home to the North Island.

For the first time, there were no pangs of nostalgia or homesickness when we lifted off from the mainland – just a warm relief that we were able to make connections with people that seem so far away.

Whether it’s Northland versus Auckland, Bay of Plenty versus Waikato or North versus South, regional rivalry is just a little bit more real these days.

I just hope every tribe gets to enjoy being together soon, regardless of which provincial flag they fly. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Ross Brown was commissioned by Maritime NZ, along with his brother Graeme, to document the disaster response after the Rena hit Astrolabe Reef in October 2011. Photo: John Borren.

Exhibition hits The Strand

Just over 10 years ago, Vision Media director Ross Brown was hanging out of a helicopter off the Tauranga coast.

Wrapped in harnesses, with feet planted on helicopter struts and hands clasping cameras, Ross and Graeme Brown were two of just a few people who got up close and personal with the largest ship ever lost in New Zealand waters.

On October 5, 2011, the Rena ran aground on Astrolabe Reef whilst carrying 1368 containers, as well as 1700 tonnes of heavy fuel oil and 200 tonnes of marine diesel oil.

Ross and his brother Graeme were commissioned

by Maritime New Zealand to keep a photographic record of the disaster response, and their photos and videos were subsequently seen by millions around the globe.

Ross says it wasn’t just something that happened here, it was worldwide.

“I’d flick on the BBC and we’d see our footage there,” he says. “After a hard day out filming it was

quite rewarding and interesting at the same time.”

On the 10th anniversary of the disaster, which occurred earlier this month, Ross released an outdoor photo exhibition in Mount Maunganui.

“So far, the response from the public has been amazing,” he says.

“Sometimes these exhibitions happen and those walking past will just have a glance, but people have actually been stopping and taking photos.”

Now, after two weeks on Maunganui Road next to Coronation Park, the exhibition has moved to The Strand in downtown Tauranga, and will run until Monday, November 15.

Ross says each of the 20 boards is being sponsored by individuals, businesses and organisations.

“We’ve gotten great community support from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Maritime New Zealand and a lot of businesses here in Tauranga.

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Experience the sound of Mauao

Strolling around Mauao is set to become even more of an immersive experience as the maunga gets its own soundtrack.

Musician Riki Gooch has been commissioned to create an instrumental soundscape, Te Manawataki o Mauao, as part of Tauranga Arts Festival.

The composition changes depending on where you are; it weaves in the history of the landmark and runs through the app Sonicity.

Te Manawataki o Mauao is one of the festival’s highlights for artistic director Gabrielle Vincent.

“It is the heart of our festival,” she says. “Riki has made it quite a meditative experience. He doesn’t want to create a composition that is going to completely override the natural soundscape of Mauao.

“It will be really calming.”

To listen to the soundscape, download the Sonicity app and the take your smart phone and headphones on your walk.

The scaled back festival still features exhibitions, including installations on Willow Street and Durham Street in central Tauranga. For more info, visit: www.taurangafestival.co.nz

A team effort

A “liquorice allsorts” selection of art has come together for an intimate show at Gallery Te Puna.

The TAG Team exhibition features the creations of seven artists who work together at Tauranga Art Gallery.

Artist Duane Moyle says the group show would never have happened if they didn’t work together, because all of the pieces are so different.

“There’s nothing cohesive about the theme or the works themselves,” says Duane.

“The only linking thing is the diversity.”

Featuring an intricately felted mask, prints, paintings in different styles, ceramic cacti, pop art and wooden serving ware adorned with paint and gold leaf, the show covers a variety of mediums.

“We have a mutual respect for each other, what we do and our various practices,” says Duane.

“So we thought let’s do it, let’s

do a group show and bring it all together.”

Fellow exhibitor Emma Bossley says the eclectic show has given them all a target to work towards, which is good for their practice.

It has also meant they support each other and spur each other on.

“It’s a confidence booster, to do this with your peers,” says Emma.

Duane has also enjoyed seeing everyone’s works in person rather than online.

“We’re familiar with each other’s practice, but actually seeing it up close and personal is really exciting.”

All seven artists, of varying ages and experience, have exhibited before.

Kalou Koefoed’s last exhibition opened on the eve of the 2020 lockdown and was mainly online, so she is excited to have a show the public can attend.

“It makes quite a difference being able to show people in real

life,” says Kalou.

Duane agrees: “That’s the magic of exhibiting.

“It’s fun to make work, but to actually put it on a wall and allow others to come and view it changes your interpretation of what you’re doing.

“It brings a fresh life to the work when you put it in front of other eyes.”

Alongside Duane, Emma and Kalou, Amaria Kee-Huaki, Jamie Coxon, Isabelle Mathys and Fiona Wilcock make up TAG Team.

Emma says the show has brought them together outside of work, which they don’t do enough.

“The social side of it has been a bonus,” she says.

The TAG Team group show opens today and runs until November 21 at Gallery Te Puna, 15E Minden Road.

For more information search: tagteam_groupshow on Instagram or visit: www.gallerytepuna.com

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Weaving kete whakairo

Cosmetic Medicine Weavers Jo Torr and Tarryn Motutere at the Heritage Garden. Photo: John Borren.

The weaving together of two cultures is being illustrated in a new way this month, with an outdoor installation at The Elms’ Heritage Garden.

Renowned artists Tarryn Motutere and Jo Torr have come together to exhibit unique patterned bags woven with flax, known as kete whakairo.

The exhibition, titled Kete Whakairo: Remembering Known and Unknown Weavers, was meant to be part of the Tauranga Arts Festival, but most events had to be cancelled.

Jo and Tarryn, however, have been able to go ahead with their plans, as their exhibition can be safely held in the open-air environment of the pavilion under alert level two guidelines.

Historically, the location itself reflects the coming together of both Māori and Europeans at the site on Mission Street, with the two artists themselves coming from different streams of cultures. It’s about weaving together, learning from each other and sharing knowledge.

“My work is all about mutual cultural exchange and I explore that through my art work,” says Jo, who has exhibited around the country since 2001.

Her work has featured in public collections across New Zealand, including Auckland Art Gallery,

Christchurch Museum and Te Papa.

“More recently I’ve learned how to weave in the Māori way, and explored where the cultures meet.

“Like everything, there is an evolution in the development of things. Māori were influenced in their techniques and patterns by their exposure to European practices, as well as influencing European techniques.”

The pair, who will be weaving onsite during the exhibition, have placed the kete on chairs in the pavilion to create the feeling of the female elders who sit during a pōwhiri with their kete.

“I was excited to be able to share the patterns that weavers of days gone by have given for us to learn from,” says Tarryn.

“When you sit on a marae in a pōwhiri, you see the kuia with their kete on their laps or by their ankles. They’re still taking a seat at the table, it’s good to see.”

Their work not only reflects many of the 208 Māori weaving designs presented in Mick Pendergrast’s well-known resource Raranga Whakairo (1984), but also includes patterns from kete in The Elms collection and those associated with local weavers.

The exhibition is open until October 31, and is open daily from 11am-3pm. Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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Garry has been helped by the team at Te Tuinga Whānau Trust. Photo: John Borren.

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Just 15 months ago, through circumstances out of his control, Garry found himself sleeping in the back of a station wagon.

He was then picked up by Tauranga homeless charity Te Tuinga Whānau Trust, and housed at Greerton RSA’s spare accommodation facilities.

Now Garry can’t believe his luck, and says his situation goes to show that anyone can find themselves in need of a helping hand.

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He has positive words to say about the entire team at Te Tuinga Whānau, with a special mention for office administrator Sophia Murray, and the “bloody marvellous” RSA. “They make us feel welcome,” he says.

“My hat goes off to the team for running such a good place and giving people a helping hand, because otherwise I might have been a statistic.

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“It is time to look at it positively and hopefully this will be the last shift.”

Throughout his colourful life Garry has worn many hats. He owned businesses in Tauranga, worked on a farm, as a caretaker and a theatre manager.

But he is not averse to looking at the bigger picture. Perhaps he is here for a reason.

“I have been able to listen and talk to people here,” he says.

“I have become a bit of a sounding board. So I guess it might have worked out for the best that I ended up here and I have been able to help some of the people out.

“They can come to me and drop some ideas around. I don’t say much, but they end up kind of chewing the ideas themselves. Maybe that is part of why I have been here.”

When asked if he is imparting wisdom, Garry laughs and expresses his feelings on wisdom with words not fit for publication.

He has a different way of putting it. “Hard experience. Life’s experience.”

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Givealittle launch for star’s family

Sean Wainui in action for the Bay of Plenty Steamers earlier this year. Photo: BOP Rugby.

The Chiefs have launched a Givealittle page for Sean Wainui’s whānau after the tragic events of Monday morning.

At the time of writing, the page had raised more than $190,000 from donors across New Zealand in just 24 hours.

All proceeds will go to Wainui’s wife Paige, and their two children, son Kawariki and daughter Arahia.

New Zealand Rugby is planning a special tribute for Wainui at this weekend’s NPC matches.

Wainui played four matches in this season’s NPC for the Bay of Plenty, who

are currently liaising with New Zealand Rugby over the details of a tribute to Sean at this weekend’s Tauranga Domain game against Northland. A planned curtain raiser involving an I Am Hope XI has been cancelled.

Paige Wainui shared a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband via her Instagram story.

She said: “I”m broken. I’m right here, baby. Always and forever.”

You can donate to the Givealittle page at: www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/seanwainuis-whanau-support#donations

Region mourns loss of “role model” rugby star The region’s rugby clubs are in mourning this week following the loss of a proud Māori, role model, father, husband, son and brother in Sean Wainui.

The 25-year-old died following a car crash in McLaren Falls Park on Monday morning.

Born in Whatatutu near Gisborne and raised in Auckland, Sean joined the Bay of Plenty Steamers at the start of the 2021 NPC season.

Of Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou, Ngā Ariki Kaipūtahi and Te Āitanga a Māhaki, the explosive back was inspired by the opportunity to play for the province of his iwi, as well as remaining close to his wider whānau.

He was also set to play among friends, with several of his Māori All Blacks team-mates already on the Steamers’ roster.

Friends and family inspired his move to the Bay, and it was clear he made a strong impression during his time in blue-and-gold.

Bay of Plenty Rugby Union are doing all they can to support Sean’s wife Paige, children Kawariki and Arahia, and the wider Wainui whānau.

“A time will come when we can celebrate Sean’s immense contribution to rugby,” says Bay of Plenty Rugby CEO Mike Rogers.

“But our priority right now is supporting Sean’s wife and children as best we can at what is an extremely difficult time.

“Although Sean hadn’t been with Bay of Plenty for long, he had made a huge impression on everyone and stamped his influence and personality on our environment.”

Sean had been part of the wider Chiefs Country for a longer period of time than his short but impactful stint with the Steamers.

He joined the Waikato-based Super Rugby unit in 2018 after a spell with the Crusaders.

In June he lit up the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition and became a record-breaker, scoring

five tries in a single match against the Waratahs.

“We are all thinking of Sean’s whānau as we collectively deal with what has been a massive shock for the players and staff,” says Chiefs CEO Mike Collins.

“Sean has been a hugely popular and influential figure at the Chiefs and a role model for our young players on-and-off the field since he came to the club in 2018. Our club will not be the same without him and he will be sorely missed.”

Whakarewarewa Rugby Community Sports Club, the club with which Sean aligned when joining the Bay of Plenty, have also paid tribute to the New Zealand Under-20 World Cup winner.

“Devastating news,” reads a post on their Facebook page.

“Our hearts are heavy today. Sending our sincere condolences to Paige, Kawariki and Arahia. To the whānau and friends of a very talented young man, both on-and-off the field, we are thinking of you all during this difficult time. You will continue to be an inspiration to many Seany.

“We are honoured and privileged to have had you run out in the red and black number with mana, and we will always remember you. Gone too soon, Sean Wainui. Rest in love and peace.”

Those regional sentiments have been echoed across New Zealand with tributes pouring in from All Blacks past and present, Super Rugby and provincial rugby and the entire rugby community.

“Rugby is mourning one of our Rangatira, but our first thoughts are with Sean’s whānau,” says Māori Rugby Board chair Farah Palmer.

“They have lost a father, a husband, a brother and a son and we share their grief and their tears.

“As a player we all saw what this young tāne was capable of and the passion and talent that he brought to the teams he represented, but we also saw a role model for young Māori, a caring father who was passionate about his culture, his language, and his identity. He will be sorely missed” Mathew Nash

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Super Saturday success Super Saturday was a great success here in Tauranga and right around the country, with more than 130,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccination delivered.

I spent the day at Merivale Community Centre.

It’s always great to have a reason to spend time in Merivale and I still really miss the community that I spent 11 years in during my time as principal at Merivale School.

The number of people who turned up on the day exceeded expectations, and I’d like to thank them and indeed everyone who has had their vaccinations to protect themselves, their families, their communities and country.

During the preparation for Super Saturday, it was a privilege to learn a bit more about the huge amount of work that goes on behind the scenes to deliver the vaccination to people.

I have so much respect for those working at the frontline - the local DHB, the nurses and, of course, the vaccinators who not only deliver the jab so efficiently and painlessly, but are there with supporting words and comfort for those with questions or who have a fear of needles.

I would also like to thank Zespri, who came on board and provided a van for transporting people to the centre and for the bicycle run smoothie maker which was a huge hit - especially for the kids waiting patiently for their parents to receive their vaccination.

Tauranga City Council also dropped by and mowed the centre’s lawns in preparation for the big day - thanks! It was great to see the community coming together.

We envisage there will be future pop-up clinics

in Merivale and across the city in the coming weeks, particularly in areas where the rates of vaccination are low and to accommodate those who will be coming back for their second jab in three weeks. Remember, you only have to wait three weeks for your second jab, not the six weeks previously advised.

As I write this, it is a beautifully warm, spring day and it reminds me of how good summer will be if our vaccination rates are high and we get to enjoy all the things we love about summer travelling to other places, having friends around for drinks and a barbie and enjoying the beach; things we used to take for granted but which now seem more the sweeter.

So my message to everyone is don’t delay!

Get vaccinated today and let’s make summer unstoppable.

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Te Papa peninsula: The future starts now Tauranga is growing quickly, and we can’t just keep building new suburbs to accommodate growth. We need to think differently about how and where we live and how we move around the city.

Over the next 30 years, it’s estimated that 15,000 more people will be living on the Te Papa peninsula – the area between the Harbour Bridge and Barkes Corner. That means we need to start work now to transform Te Papa into a place where more and more people can live, work, study and play.

Transformation of Te Papa will take time, but the key things it will provide are: •G reater housing choices and more dwellings within our existing footprint.

• People-friendly streets.

• A thriving economy.

•M ore efficient public transport and increased bus use.

• More opportunities for walking and cycling.

•M ore connected neighbourhoods with great public amenity.

• A more sustainable and greener urban footprint.

• Connection to a vibrant city centre.

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Work is underway on a number of fronts to kick-start the transformation process, including plan changes to allow housing development better suited to peoples’ needs, matched by improvements to facilities and services to support a great city lifestyle.

At the same time, work has started to futureproof Cameron Road, the area’s main transport corridor, largely funded by a $45 million government grant.

The first stage of this project focuses on the section between 17th Avenue and the CBD and will provide morning and evening bus clearways; wider paths and better and safer crossings for pedestrians; a dedicated two-way cycle way; and more trees and planted areas.

Aging water and wastewater infrastructure will also be renewed and upgraded to provide for an increasing population, while stormwater systems will undergo environmental improvements.

Te Papa urban transformation is an important building block for Tauranga’s future, and we’re working with our regional and central government partners, local residential and business communities and tangata whenua to ensure we get it right.

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Three Waters is wrong for Tauranga The case for merging local water infrastructure into four ‘super-bureaucracies’ has been as poorly thought out as the $4 million cartoon campaign advertising it.

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Contrary to the claims of the Department of Internal Affairs, their proposal for Tauranga’s Three Waters will be less efficient, cost our community more and could mean future water restrictions.

Far from having sludge-filled taps, we have the cleanest drinking water in New Zealand, thanks to heavy investment by Tauranga ratepayers.

Call me sceptical, but I doubt there will be any efficiencies from a bureaucracy designed by the public service.

Even Minister Mahuta has said that not one public servant will lose their job through the amalgamation process.

Instead, existing bureaucrats will report to higherpaid bureaucrats in the new water entities. But they won’t be elected, nor will they be accountable to bill payers.

The promised savings look like they’ve gone down the drain too.

Top experts have slammed the DIA for overstating benefits and understating costs, saying they

relied on “faulty assumptions and flawed analysis”.

The Three Waters proposal is based on the ‘Scottish Water’ model, which gives me chills.

Analysis shows that the average household in Scotland pays 50 per cent more for water than a household in Tauranga using the same amount!

Not only will costs go up, but there’s a risk we won’t get the same spending on our water supply in the future. Nanaia Mahuta admitted in parliament that we will have to subsidise other towns and cities that haven’t invested as much in their infrastructure.

Mayor Brownless’ council began constructing the $200 million Waiari Water Treatment Plant to end summer water restrictions. It’s due for completion next year, but when it’s time to expand it, will the money be diverted to ‘more needy’ projects in the Waikato/ Bay of Plenty region instead?

Three fixes for our region’s Covid response The recent Covid-19 case in Katikati, while eventually coming to nothing, was nevertheless a real wake-up call in our neck of the woods.

It has had me really thinking about the government response to date, as it relates to us locally.

We all want to be safe while getting back to normal as soon as possible, even if it is a new normal, and I think in the Bay of Plenty this involves immediately tightening up three key areas.

Firstly, vaccination. I think we all understand by now that the government’s rollout has lacked the necessary urgency. This has resulted in long, draconian lockdowns and far fewer freedoms than we are used to all while other nations have, or are about to, dramatically free up.

With elimination now accepted as unrealistic, Covid numbers will go up. This means vaccination is now more important than ever, as this

ensure less hospitalisations and, ultimately, less fatalities. This will also importantly reduce the strain on our hospitals which are already at capacity. If you haven’t yet been vaccinated, I encourage you to do this for your own health and our region’s.

The second big area we need to get right is our borders with other regions. We want to keep Covid cases out while ensuring common sense prevails, and having clear, robust rules in place - and enforcing these - is key to this.

The current rules don’t seem well thought through. For example, I’ve been assisting the families of dying constituents who can’t get through from Auckland to say an urgent and essential goodbye, while others are allowed through without particularly exceptional reasons.

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want strict borders between regions forever more. These are only necessary, though, because our rates of vaccination and ICU beds are still too low.

Finally, I urge the government to bolster our healthcare system with all the urgency possible.

Greater ICU capacity is at the heart of what’s required.

Prior to Covid, New Zealand already had a lower than average, and arguably inadequate, level of ICU beds and nurses compared to other Western countries.

But since then, government has done nothing to increase capacity. In Tauranga this means a sum total of 10 beds in our hospital – not nearly enough, and not nearly good enough.

So, let’s vaccinate vaccinate vaccinate and up our healthcare system now.

This will allow us to free up and open up, which is vital for us socially, health-wise and economically in the Bay of Plenty.

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Plenty of reasons to give plenty of thanks

Thanks to the Bay community for record vaccination rates on Super Shot Saturday.

Let’s keep going!

Where can I get my shot?

Large community COVID-19 walk-in clinics Katikati walk-in vaccinations Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 am to 2 pm Katikati RSA and Citizens Club Corner of Henry and Main Roads

To find more COVID-19 vaccination clinics, visit healthpoint.co.nz

Mount Maunganui walk-in vaccinations Seven days a week, 10.30 am to 6 pm Trustpower Baypark, Truman Lane

Tauranga central walk-in vaccinations Seven days a week, 9 am to 2.30 pm 87 First Avenue

PLENTY OF REASONS TO GRAB A JAB! covid19.govt.nz/vaccine

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Cheerful Chino

Chino is a gentle, goofy one-and-a-half year old cross breed girl who is still learning all about the world around her.

She is happy-go-lucky and always has a grin on her face. She needs a patient and experienced dog owner to help expose her to new experiences and build her confidence in new situations.

She has really enjoyed spending time with the few dogs she has met here in the shelter, so she may get on well with another dog in the house.

As she is a little timid at times, we think she would suit a quiet home where she can settle in nicely and continue to blossom into the happy little character she has begun to be.

If you think Chino would suit your home, please give the Tauranga centre a call on: 07 578 0245, quoting reference number: 522460.

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Sun Media advertising consultant Karlene Sherris and Stuff’s Rachel Hearfield, account director real estate.

Sun’s new property partnership Starting this weekend, Weekend Sun readers will receive the new Homed BOP real estate insert with their regular newspaper delivery.

A partnership between Sun Media owners Brian and Claire Rogers and New Zealand-owned media organisation Stuff will see the new publication distributed to urban and rural areas throughout the region, from Waihī Beach to Te Puke and including Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa.

This will be the largest circulating real estate product in the Bay of Plenty, with a print run of 72,000 copies exclusively delivered to homes and businesses every weekend. It is also available at stand locations across the region, and will be available online for Stuff’s digital audience.

The key local partners in this regional initiative, Property Brokers and Ray White, have been instrumental in helping to bring Homed BOP to fruition, and are excited about the benefits the new

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Simon Short, regional manager for Property Brokers, says the local publication will complement their marketing capabilities and help to maximise the potential of their clients’ properties “Given Property Brokers’ history and success in our other stronghold markets across New Zealand with Stuff and Homed, we appreciate the level of distribution and reach that this publication can offer moving forward,” says Simon.

“We feel that this approach is complementary to our strategic attitude for elevating and maximising our clientele’s property values.

“Weekend Sun readers are loyal followers of the paper, and the diversity of newsworthy articles and property-specific content enables the partnership to align with both actively engaged property enthusiasts, and passive newsreaders who keep a curious eye on the property market.”

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When former Otūmoetai College student Dale Kutia joined the Air Force, women were segregated from men, hardly any trades were open to them and their male colleagues were paid more.

She wasn’t even allowed to ride a bike.

“Instead we had a picnic at West Melton.”

They spent the time making bed packs and having blankets thrown on the floor if beds weren’t made properly. They also polished brass and their shoes.

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In 1983, Warrant Officer Kutia and her husband Richard, also in the Air Force, were chosen to be the first married couple to be posted together to Singapore. However, the posting was pulled because of the perceived unfair financial advantage they would both receive.

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In 1997, she was the first person from the Air Force deployed to the Sinai in Egypt as an officer clerk. The posting had always previously gone to Army personnel.

Later, she was chosen for a year-long deployment to Timor-Leste, where she was an advisor to the Timor-Leste Army.

The decision in 1977 to integrate the WRNZAF with the RNZAF was significant, she says.

“There’s still work to be done, especially with leadership opportunities.”

Now, after nearly 50 years of service, Warrant Officer Kutia is the longest-serving woman in the Royal New Zealand Air Force and is leaving after witnessing momentous changes.

In 1972, after leaving college, the 17-year-old was the only applicant at the local RSA, where she passed her entry test.

At the time, enlisted females joined the Women’s Royal New Zealand Air Force and were only given a three-year contract rather than the eight to 12 year contract offered to men.

Jobs were limited to clerical trades, such as shorthand typists and data processors, and were paid 80 per cent of the men’s rate.

Women were required to be single on enlistment.

If they married or got pregnant, they were discharged. The six-week recruiting course was also more limited.

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Student thinks big to enhance mental wellbeing A Tauranga Boys’ College student is one of five high schoolers from across New Zealand who have been crowned winners in the inaugural BizVenture Programme.

The Pilot initiative, led by Education NZ and its Japanese partners, gives Kiwi and Japanese students first-hand experience conceiving business solutions that address the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Some 40 students were selected from more than 4700 who are participating in The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme and collaborated in a three-day virtual exchange.

During this time students chose one challenge to address some of Japan’s pressing social issues, before designing and presenting a business plan in a ‘Dragons Den’ style pitch to judges.

The winning team comprised of Benjamin Young from Tauranga Boys’ College, as well as students from Napier, Nelson, Southland and Auckland.

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Mama needs a home

Benjamin Young has tackled one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals to improve the mental health of Japanese youth. Photo: John Borren.

The budding entrepreneurs chose to tackle a solution that directly enhances the mental wellbeing of Japanese teenagers.

The Kiwi students successfully pitched a concept to develop a clothing brand, with the aim of promoting conversations around mental health.

Year 13 student Benjamin says they decided on a clothing brand as it creates a movement around the stigma of mental health.

“Currently in Japan they have a major negative stigma around mental health,” says Benjamin.

“It is taboo to talk about it, you don’t mention it, and everyone is doing fine. It’s a masked problem it’s there but people don’t acknowledge it.

“Our clothing brand really puts it in people’s faces because it says ‘It’s okay to not be okay’ right on the clothing.

“When people are walking around and see that clothing brand and see that slogan, it’s right in their faces and it removes the problem entirely.”

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Pania is a one-and-a-half year old, black and white American Bulldog cross.

She was mother to seven of our gorgeous puppies, and was found tied to a fence next to a busy road alongside her babies.

She is now so close to living her best life! Her personality has been unlocked, and she loves to play and cuddle anywhere she can. She’s a little wary of loud cars, but loves going places with her people.

But the one thing that could make it better is a forever home to call her own.

So, are you looking for a new family member who will give you unconditional love and welcome you home after a day at work?

Pania is up-to-date with all of her shots, desexed, registered, microchipped, house trained and in good health. To find out more, please message the RRR Facebook page: www.facebook.com/RRRCanine/

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Stunning Southern Fiords Anyone looking for a trip with a difference should consider an expedition cruise of Fiordland’s southern fiords.

“See the best sights with local experts”

The trip, with Heritage Expeditions, caters for all levels of fitness and ability. There are long rugged bush hikes and shorter walks, with most involving mud and slopes. There’s also the option of zodiac cruises along the many rivers, or you can stay on the boat and enjoy the views from the comfort of the top deck.

Fiordland is one of New Zealand’s most remote areas and a UNESCO World Heritage site. To get to our boat (no, not a ship) for the beginning of our cruise, we started our day with a helicopter transfer from Te Anau to Preservation Inlet, where the Heritage Explorer was moored.

The weather was perfect for the flight up Lake Manapouri and across the Southern Alps, which in mid-September were covered with a sprinkling of snow. Then it was a swoop down and the helicopter landed perfectly on a small beach where Heritage Explorer’s skipper, Jim, and expedition crew were waiting for us.

The first day

An adolescent seal.

Inset: A South Island robin.

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A short trip across the inlet and we all aboard our home for the next six days. The boat carries 18 passengers and six crew.

In such a pristine area, all of our outer gear had to be inspected for seeds, dirt and any animals that might have hitched a ride. Our reward that night was a delicious dinner of hapuka created by French chef Seb. It was a taste of the scrumptious meals to come.

Although remote, there were several crayfish boats around and the crew did a bit of bartering before 40 fresh crayfish were landed on the boat - more than enough for dinner the next night.

The Southern Fiords is an area rich in history, wildlife and abundant virgin native bush, mainly beech trees, rimu, totara, tree daisy, rata and tree fuchsias.

On the first morning we landed at the site of an old brick chimney in Preservation Inlet. The chimney was constructed in the early 1900s to extract gold and silver from one of the streams.

The Tarawera mine was not successful and closed a few years later. Most of the remains were removed except for the brick chimney, which was restored in 2015 and is now a focal point for visitors.

In the afternoon we followed the old tractor track to Puysegur Point to the lighthouse. This was home to three permanent lighthouse keeper families, but due to its remoteness it was automated in 1990.

The buildings were bulldozed into the sea and all that remains now is the lighthouse and a few concrete slabs where the houses once were.

The strong wind does not deter sand flies from

Landing at Preservation Inlet, with the Heritage Explorer waiting for us. making a meal out of visitors.

Not being such an intrepid traveller, a sedate zodiac cruise along the Mulamula River was the option for the next day. It was a chance to see ancient untouched forest, waterfalls and many different sea birds, and we were not disappointed.

That afternoon we left the calmness of Preservation Inlet and headed out to the wilds of the open sea for the four-hour trip to Dusky Sound. It was a bit of a rough ride, although expedition leaders Lindsay and Whitey reckoned “it was a reasonably calm trip”.

Being Fiordland, the sunshine could not last and soon the rain appeared, which gave a whole new perspective on the scenery. There cannot be lush green rain forest without a lot of rain.

Dusky Sound is where Captain Cook tied his ship, the Resolution, to a rata tree in 1773 so his men could rest and relax for a few months after a long voyage from Antarctica. The original rata branch has long gone, but there is one there that looks very similar. ...continued

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On the zodiac cruise around the smaller islands that afternoon we came across many of last year’s seal pups which, like all adolescents, were having fun in the water and checking out the beings in their colourful wet weather gear taking photographs.

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Other highlights were Luncheon Cove, where the first ship wreck in New Zealand occurred, and the house site of famous botanist Richard Henry, who saw the need to relocate native flightless birds to islands to save them from introduced pests in the late 1800s. The chimney from his house and the mound where he kept the birds for relocation can still be seen.

Once again we ventured out into the

open sea for two hours to the calmness of Dagg Sound, where the water depth drops to thousands of metres. With its steep cliffs and large rainfall, we were presented with a spectacular display of waterfalls.

The last fiord we visited at the end of the cruise was at Doubtful Sound.

With overcast skies and rain, it was a moody, enchanting, remote and beguiling part of New Zealand.

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This trip can be as strenuous or as relaxing as you want - it’s your choice. But don’t forget the insect repellent!

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Connections give purpose

Moira and Allan Wilson.

Age Concern Tauranga works to enrich the lives of older people locally, and Moira and Allan Wilson have experienced this first-hand.

“We’d been stuck at home for 15 months due to ill health,” say the couple.

“We were referred to Age Concern and to Lucy, who spent time talking us through the different activities available.

“The Age Connect project enabled us to do something we love, and that is going out for a coffee and meeting people. We now attend the Coffee and Conversation group in Greerton, which is lovely.

“You don’t feel like a stranger amongst them; they’re very welcoming.

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The couple have also become members of Age Concern to enjoy their bus trips, which has included a visit to Cambridge.

“We have met such lovely people on these outings,” they say. “Age Connect has opened our world to new people and different experiences.”

Age Connect is an opportunity for those aged 65-plus to build friendships and community connections. Whether you want to volunteer and run an activity, or need help finding a group to participate in, Age Concern can help.

Connection gives purpose and meaning to our lives. Being socially connected supports older people to stay in good health.

For more information, contact Lucy at Age Concern Tauranga on: 07 578 2631 or email: cc.ageconcerntga@xtra.co.nz

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Lockdowns harming Kiwis with dementia Some people have experienced first-hand the impact New Zealand’s Covid-19 lockdowns have on dementia patients.

Trevor’s wife of nearly 60 years, Gill was diagnosed with dementia four years ago and has lived in residential care in an Auckland facility for three-and-a-half years. Over the past 18 months, alert level changes have prevented Auckland-based Trevor from visiting Gill, causing a noticeable decline in her health.

Now he wants to see the Ministry of Health make changes to the rules to protect and better support Kiwis living with dementia.

“I want to make the point to the Minister of Health that people with dementia are really suffering because of the isolation,” he says.

“In my opinion it should be a top priority that these people have their loved ones come to see them.”

During alert level one, Trevor visits Gill daily and even brings her home a few days a week.

“I visit every day, twice a day. I go in the morning and stay to feed her lunch. After lunch she goes back to bed and I go home. In the evenings I return to help her with dinner, I change her into pyjamas and stay until she goes to bed.

“I bought a small car and made it wheelchair accessible. Around four days a week I bring her home for a couple of hours, and every Sunday she comes home for a roast lunch with our two sons.”

The couple also have a daughter who lives in Australia.

During alert levels three and four, Gill’s care home is completely closed to visitors, and strict regulations during alert level two mean Trevor can visit for just half-an-hour, two days a week. After

each lockdown Trevor notices a decline in Gill as well as the other residents.

“They go downhill very quickly,” he says. “After the first big lockdown when I was finally able to visit Gill, she didn’t even know me anymore and she was very confused. It took several days to bring her around.

“I spend a lot of time around the other residents too, and I could clearly see the difference in everybody. The staff also agreed that the residents had all gone downhill.”

While technology allows many of us to keep in touch with and see our loved ones during lockdown, Gill doesn’t speak much and has lost her sight.

“I talk to her every night to try and keep us sane,” says Trevor. “Sometimes she doesn’t talk back to me so I play her little nursery rhymes or music. It’s very hard.”

Trevor is very happy with the care Gill receives.

He understands the strict precautions are to protect residents and says the staff “deserve a medal”. He would, however, like to see a relaxation of the rules from the Ministry of Health.

“I think rest homes should allow each patient to have one designated visitor who is fully vaccinated.

“I would like to see this come into effect during level three, and I don’t see why there should be such strict restrictions at level two, other than you have to be vaccinated.

“I’m happy to wear a mask, sanitise my hands, have my temperature checked or anything else to increase safety.

“People like me, who are older and living alone, are low-risk visitors. We are not out in the community.” Trevor also stresses that lockdown is hard for caregivers too.

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Hard to accept that explanation

With reference to the Local Government New Zealand article (The Weekend Sun, October 15), I was disappointed with the response, provided by Mr Crosby, which seemed to me to be just be an explanation from someone who had been caught out doing something that they should not have done.

From evidence that I have seen, LGNZ received the documentation, in relation to the proposed Three Waters Reforms, from the government in May 2020 (yes 2020) and signed the Heads of Agreement document early July 2021, which effectively gave them over 14 months to look at what was being proposed.

For Mr Crosby to then say that the government has made a hash of

explaining its plans to reform Three Waters is, in my view, quite appalling because if this was the case, why then did LGNZ agree to support them when he now says that there are a lot of flaws in the proposed model but offers no information on where he would make changes?

Some councils feel so aggrieved over the approach of LGNZ that Timaru District Council has already resigned and Christchurch City Council is also currently reviewing its ongoing membership of the organisation.

I would suggest that TCC look at doing exactly the same, but then this is unlikely as the commissioners have been appointed by this government.

Mike Baker, Bethlehem.

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Your neighbour’s femur

Recently I read this quote by doctor and author Ira Byock: “A student once asked anthropologist Margaret Mead ‘what is the earliest sign of civilization?’.

The student expected her to say a clay pot, a grinding stone, or maybe a weapon. Margaret Mead thought for a moment, then she said ‘a healed femur’.”

A femur is the longest bone in the body, linking hip to knee. In societies without the benefits of modern medicine, it takes about six weeks of rest for a fractured femur to heal. A healed femur shows that someone cared for the injured person, did their hunting and gathering, stayed with them,

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and offered physical protection and human companionship until the injury could mend.

Mead explained that where the law of the jungle - the survival of the fittest - rules, no healed femurs are found. The first sign of civilization is compassion, seen in a healed femur.

I knew kindness and love were important, but didn’t realise how important they were to our survival. The Christian faith instructs believers to be kind and compassionate to one another (Ephesians 4:32) so for us, we serve others because of our duty.

Jesus also said that anyone can love those who love them back, but we are called to love our neighbours too (Luke 6:32-36).

Those who obey these scriptures not only take care of one another, but they also continue humanity.

Loving our neighbour is essential to our survival.

Emissions alert! Media control

Less than interesting news from the Sustainable Bay of Plenty people using data from Statistics NZ that was two years out of date.

Well of course the BOP’s emissions have doubled - we’re still dragging in new residents and businesses as fast as we can. For what reason, when our roads are overwhelmed, our homeless have filled every available motel and are camping in parks and reserves?

We may as well park our 166 empty buses around town and let the homeless sleep in them for the number of people using them.

Please don’t tell us that it improves the BOP’s economy, that it makes Tauranga more vibrant or a better place to live; nobody believes that anymore.

Growth doesn’t pay for growth, ratepayers do and it goes on and on.

Spare us the “Three Waters” bull, the unending road reconstructions designed for everything except cars, and the sports fields now destined to be low cost housing (yeah, right) and send them and the people who organise this stuff somewhere else.

Dan Russell, Tauranga.

Covid-19

The Covid storm is about us, We must pray for the tempest to calm.

But we call can be saved, Not by a life belt, But by a small jab in the arm.

The human herd must all run in the same way, And having a little “prod” will save the day.

Vaccination will allow us to again embrace, And talk once again face to face.

Ken Jones, Katikati.

Goebbel’s Nazi psychology “control the media and you control the minds of the masses” is working well in New Zealand.

You won’t see this in print so how can you judge?

Bryan Johnson, Ōmokoroa.

Never been consulted I believe we have never been consulted, according to Local Council Laws.

I raise this issue as again, our Tauranga City Commissioners and Stuart Crosby talk of how we are all being consulted on important issues.

For instance, issues like Three Waters, race-based property sale advantage, roading needs - the list is extensive!

The law says: “All of us must be consulted” and further says “our collective decision must be implemented”. That is simple and clear.

This has never happened in Tauranga, except when we demanded and achieved a referendum.

TCC send us two rate demands and four water accounts a year. That is six paid postings to use for effective consultation.

Commissioners ask us for our ‘instructions’ for you ‘our servants’, as the law demands, using these postings.

Commissioners and Crosby, the law is clear and you must obey the law. You are living a lie if you believe lawful democratic consultation is taking place with the people of Tauranga.

Ken Evans, Tauranga.

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Policies about disciplining students can vary from school to school.

What is acceptable in one school might not be in another.

Some of the ways in which schools can legally discipline children are: Written work, for instance lines and essays; detention - staying back during lunchtimes or after school; extra work around the school, such as picking up rubbish; a time out or being sent out of class; taking away privileges, such as not allowing a student to attend a class outing; behaviour management programmes, such as a drug awareness programmes; a reprimand (telling off) in front of the principal and parents; reports, for instance a daily log filled in by teachers and shown to the principal; a written behaviour contract between the school and the child, in consultation with the parents.

Schools are not allowed to: Use physical punishment, such as hitting a student or throwing things at them; send a student home, except under the stand-down or suspension process; punish the student in a way that is degrading or cruel.

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How to solve The goodbye Solution No.2108 is to one of the area’s more colourful drummers, 1 4No.2109 5 Sudoku!

6 3 6 is7playing 9 2 8 his 1 4 who 5 farewell gig this Saturday (October 23). It’s at M 8 9 The 6 3Barrel 5 2 Room 7 4 1 on Wharf Street and he’s Warren Houston.

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canvases and bakeries to an America’s Cup keel. His Facebook page is filled with astounding photos of artwork.

And, never fear, Warren isn’t giving up music, just changing scenery: he has already been offered the drum seat in a Nelson blues band.

His final gig with Mike Garner is at 7pm, no charge.

Generation Overload

Last column I mentioned that Brendan McCarthy’s album is ready to launch on October 22 on all digital platforms and also on CD. If you’re looking for one bit of new

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music this weekend, I’d suggest going straight to his website www.ApolloSteamTrain.com - which has everything you’ll need.

Brendan is very good at communicating with fans and the site is very cool.

Generation Overload is by Apollo SteamTrain, the name Brendan uses. In a way it fills three separate functions: it’s a debut album; it’s a “greatest hits”; and it’s also a retrospective.

It’s certainly a debut, and since the songs span the past several years – some have previously been released as singles – it becomes a retrospective, and I assume he’s picked his best songs, hence a “greatest hits” label.

The problem with such ventures usually is that because of the long time-frame, and the desire to squeeze in every little thing, they can seem disjointed and unwieldy. No such issues here. From the hard-driving power pop of the opening title track, you know you’re in safe hands.

Not only is the song clever and catchy (and ass-kicking), but the production, the sound of the whole thing, is stunning. This is big guitardriven rock, lotsa solid guitars, Warren Houston. layered vocals and the odd sound effect. Think The Killers with a touch of latter-day Pink Floyd...

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There are good songs here, and Brendan is a serious songwriter. Second-up, Phone Box of Life shows his understanding of rhythmic lyrics, while Superstition follows with a sledgehammer guitar riff, not exactly fast but huge and heavy with dramatic chromatic runs in the melody.

There is much to praise here. The vocals for a start.

Not just Brendan’s singing (which is excellent, both lead and the many harmonies), but the production, the size and sound of the vocals, and also the contributing backing singers, Denise Hyde and Tara Watson.

Although made over years and at three distinct locations – Auckland's Roundhead Studio, Welcome Bay’s The Colourfield and Brendan’s own Electric Sun Studio – and mixed by various people, including Nathan Sowter, Tim Julian, Clint Murphy and Brendan himself, it still sounds of a piece.

The style is both varied and consistent and Brendan has loaded every song with subtle touches: I’m still discovering new and interesting things after many listens.

Hats off also to the two drummers, Jed Dawkins and James Bos, both of whom really drive the music. And finally, credit where it’s due to Brendan's guitar-playing throughout. Exemplary.

So... great production, great playing and not one but two “closing” songs: The Song Inside Your Soul (“When you were young...”) and The Baron of Carbery (“When the road is long...”), a 15-minute wrap up that is quite a journey in itself and a fitting finale for a serious album.

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Friday II goes virtual this time Like the rest of New Zealand, Mental health charity I Am Hope has had to adapt and overcome Covid lockdown challenges to launch its second Gumboot Friday virtually.

The move for the charity’s flagship service comes amid rising uncertainties concerning level changes and Covid restrictions.

Virtual Gumboot Friday, a second event for 2021, aims to raise funds for free counselling services for young people across New Zealand, and will go ahead on the originally scheduled date of November 5.

I Am Hope founder and mental health champion Mike King’s 100 km walk, and other community activities originally planned at Auckland Domain, will be replaced by a two-hour online ‘motivation marathon’.

The marathon will see Mike King exclusively address the Gumboot Army, made up of hundreds of dedicated volunteers across the country who organise individual and community fundraising efforts.

Each volunteer or team will be allocated 15 minutes to korero with Mike, and Gumboot Friday’s Facebook page will be live streaming throughout the event.

Mike says it’s been tough times, but not as tough as it is for young people who need someone to talk to.

“Like all Kiwis, we’ve had to have some hard conversations and make tough decisions,” says Mike. “It’s been incredibly difficult to come to the decision to postpone our Domain event, because we were trying to make up for the funding shortfall from the first one.”

The first Gumboot Friday event held in May saw Mike and supporters walk upwards of 60km

around the Domain, raising $943,000.

“It wasn’t easy to have to weigh things up and make the call on this,” adds Mike.

“A lot of people had worked hard on it for a long time, and a lot of people had been really excited about it. It was a downer to have to cancel it.

“But all we need to do to charge up our energy again is think about all the kids that desperately need counselling and can’t get it. We’re ready again

With the onset of further lockdowns and isolation, I Am Hope recently launched its Gumboot Friday online counselling service nationwide, with patronage going through the roof, demonstrating young people’s urgent need to access

counselling sessions promptly more than ever.

I Am Hope encourages the Gumboot Army to go ahead with events while adhering to appropriate Covid level restrictions and safety protocols.

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“These people are passionate, hardworking and dedicated and without them, we wouldn’t be where we are today.”

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Saturday 23 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

Art in the Park

Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm - Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Tauranga Society of Artists

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

Greerton Hall Market

2nd and last Saturdays 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

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”-’Barry’s Park’ lit up; Fairy Wonderland; Theatrical performance; Kati Poles Silent Auction- Umbrella Alley - The Arts Junction; Haiku. www.

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LOL Laughter Wellness

Due to the nature of our activity, laughter sessions are on hold until return to Covid Level 1.Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail. com. Check our new website www. lollaughterwellness.weebly.com

Omokoroa Art Exhibition

Omokoroa Artists’ exhibition at the Settlers’ Hall, 334 Omokoroa Rd, 10am-4pm Sat, Sun & Mon over Labour Weekend. Free entry. Ph Catherine 548 2223

Overloaded

Play by Katikati Theatre.

2:30pm matinee. The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Tickets $15 / $10.

Oct 23 & 24. Ph 07 549 1658

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.

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

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

World Homeless Day Ponderables

Displaying free for all to peruse and dwell, by dedicated folk. Designed brilliant art with poinient written ideas/messages accomodating contemporary thought-provoking questions.

At CBD Bus Station 24/7

Sunday 24 Oct Croquet

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

Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633

Have A Go Bowls

1pm 37 Cameron Road, Tauranga.

Free tuition, bowls supplied 13yrs+. Flat shoes, jandles. Ph 027 492 0185

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstree

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

Golf Croquet

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

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

Monday 25 Oct

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

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

Keep On Your Feet

Omokoroa 11am-12, Settlers Hall, 334 Omokoroa Road. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of 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

Maketu Market

Supporting men who are feeling low, anxious, depressed, experiencing relationship breakdown & loneliness. Every 2nd Monday 7-9pm.

1235 Cameron Rd. Info: men4change. org or support@men4change.org

NZDA BOP Range Day

Screening Big Eyes at the boutique Junction Theatre, 36 Main Rd, Katikati.

Tickets $10/7.50. Ph 07 549 1658

Papamoa Farmers Market

Omokoroa Artists’ exhibition at the Settlers’ Hall, 334 Omokoroa Rd, 10am4pm over Labour Weekend (last day).

Free entry. Ph Catherine 548 2223

Sun, Tues & Thurs at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9:15 for 9:30am start.

New players & visitors welcome. Ph Nev 575 5121 3rd and 5th Sunday. Setup from 7am at Maketu Village Green.$10 per stall. Ph Maureen 021 267 1685 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 58 Ashley Place, Papamoa 8:30am-12pm. Live music, food trucks, vegetables, coffee, seedlings, playground, fresh meat & seafood

Papamoa Lions Club Market

2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699

Petanque

BOP Petanque Club, Tawa St, Mt Maunganui Everyone welcome. Club days Tues, Thurs , Sat & Sun. Ph Bruce 022 309 9143

Public Range Day

NZDA public range day Last Sunday of each month.

300m rifle range at the TECT Park, open from 9am to approx. 3pm. $20/shooter

Tauranga Men’s Shed

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 Matinee

Omokoroa Art Exhibition

Pickleball Morning Play

Mount Sports Centre 9:15am-12:15pm. Join the fun!

Beginners welcome. Bats and balls provided. $5. The Mount Pickleball Club. Bob 027 478 6282

Rotary Club of Otumoetai

2nd & 4th Monday 6pm at the cafe in New World Bookfield. Contact Brian 02 112 28735

Tauranga City Brass Band

7-9pm at 10 Yatton Street, Greerton.

New players very welcome. Jeremy 021 132 3341

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every Mon 9:30am and 2nd & 4th Thurs 6:30pm. Join us learning new skills, knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving,dyeing & felting 177 Elizabeth Street Tauranga. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

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 26 Oct 3D Movie

Screening Toy Story 3 at the boutique Junction Theatre, The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. 3.30pm. Tickets $15/$10. Ph 07 549 1658

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 4838454 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

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

Ocean Running Fun Run

5K Fun Run & Walk around Mauao base. Walkers start 5:30pm runners 6pm.

Enter from 5pm, Mount Ocean Sports Club. $6 entry includes drink, spot prizes. More info, Phil 02 138 3354

Otumoetai Walking Group

Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Danny 576 6480

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

Scrabble

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

Sequence Dancing

Tauranga Social and Leisure Club dances that were held at Anglican Church Hall in Bureta Road Otumoetai are cancelled until further notice

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Tuesday 9:30am & Thursday 7:30pm at the clubrooms upstairs corner of Mirrielees & Cross Roads, Sulphur Point. Ph Mike 02 193 9233

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 07 929 7484

Wednesday 27 Oct 3D Movie

Screening Jurassic World at the boutique Junction Theatre, The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. 3.30pm. Tickets $15/$10. Ph 07 549 1658

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

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THE WEEKEND SUN 10 Pin Bowling

1pm @ 10 Pin Tauranga, 135 13th Avenue. Play for fun but keep the score. Very occasionally competitive. Ph Glenda 0212 578 678

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

Marching For Leisure

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

A non-competitive activity for mature ladies.

Fun, Fitness & Friendship.

For Tauranga team’s practice and details Ph Sally Smith 07 562 8684

Mount RSA Ladies

Social Day and AGM starts at 1:30pm. Entertainer is Gary Cooley.

If transport required please phone the office. Bring your membership card. All members welcome.

Baypark 10am to noon. Join the fun! Beginners welcome. Bats and balls provided. $5. The Mount Pickleball Club. Bob 027 478 6282

Age Concern Walking Group

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

Cards

Cribbage 12:45 at RSA Greerton.

Friendly club. New members very welcome. Ph Jill 021 160 6143

Healing Rooms Prayer

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

640 Cameron Road. 1-3pm.

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

Indoor Bowls

All ages welcome. Weds & Fri 12:30pm. Equipment, coffee & tea provided. Mt Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Road. Ph Cyril 022 639 2585

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Greerton Community Hall. Fun Bowls 7:30pm Ph Kevin 027 478 8416

Kaimai Ramblers Tramping Group From Franklin Road, through farm to Deane track and Mangakino track to lunch time and return.

Grade Easy/Mod. Kevin 021 0200 6306

Meet 7pm in the Wesley Centre Hall 100 13th Avenue. Rehearsals will resume at level 1. Ph Bernice 576 4848 www.facebook.com/ KeynotesBarbershop

Pickleball Morning Play

Open meeting 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Tauranga Central Baptist Church, Corner Cameron Rd/ 13th ave.All welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6757 Meet at 10am Whakaruru Place - off Levers Road Ph Renee 07 576 6699

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

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

Steady As You Go

LOL Laughter Te Puke

Due to the nature of our activity, laughter sessions are on hold until we reach Covid Level 1. Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail.com Website www.lollaughterwellness. weebly.com

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Karangahake via Scotsman Gully to trig + options. Grade moderate.

Allan 027 222 3325

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

Quiz Night

Thursdays at The Hop House, 12 Wharf St. 7pm start

Strong Seniors Exercise Class

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

Thursday 28 Oct

Age Concern Monthly Meeting

Tga Citizens Club, 13th Avenue, 10am - 11am speaker Emma Ngawhare, Advocate. Please notify the office if you are planning to attend 578 2631

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

Cap Life Skills

Free budgeting, practical money saving, getting organised, healthy eating, positive well-being course.

8-weeks 9:30am-12pm www. stpetershouse.co.nz to register or 07 571 5916

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

Katikati Bowling Club

Katikati Bowling Club

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

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

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Friday 29 Oct

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am Tauranga Central Baptist Church. cnr Cameron Rd/13th ave. All welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6757

Arataki Art Group

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

Pickleball Evening Play

Tauranga Boys College 7-9pm.

Beginners welcome. Bats and balls provided. $5. The Mount Pickleball Club. Bob 027 478 6282

Pickleball Morning Play

Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre 9:15-11:45am. Join the fun!

Beginners welcome. Bats and balls provided. $5. The Mount Pickleball Club. Bob 027 478 6282

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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bible digest

Love should be shown without pretending. Hate evil, and hold on to what is good. (Romans 12:9)

computers

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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

MANGROVE SEEDLING CONTROL CONTRACT

curriculum vitae

CVs THAT STAND OUT. A C.V. For You can help you look great on paper. Targeted or generic cover letters also available.

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The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is currently seeking a contractor to undertake mangrove seedling control work in Tauranga Harbour using hand held tools. The deadline for proposals is 4th November 2021. For further details on the specific requirements, please email Procurement@boprc.govt.nz to request a Mangrove Seedling Management Request for Proposals pack.

for sale

GAS STOVE free standing, 540 width, good condition. $300.

Ph 07 576 6035

memoriam

funeral services

ISUZU CAMPERVAN x-maui 1993.

Self contained, tv system, new satellite, solar panels. 176,345km. $29,000 ONO. Ph 021 131 4899

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

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

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livestock

AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses.

Ph 0800 369 6269

lost & found

Our family helping your family public notices

FOUND KITTEN & PUPPIES various places, colours and sex. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Male B&W Cat. Judea Area. Ref: 524441 Found Adult Female Tabby Cat. Ohauiti Area. Ref: 524243

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Found Aged Male B&W Cat. Papamoa Area. Ref: 524443 Found Young Female Grey & White Cat. Parkvale Area. Ref: 524330 Found Adult Tabby/Tortie Cat. Parkvale Area. Ref: 524256 Found Tame Rosella Bird.

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trades & services

BRYCE DECORATING interior and exterior painting, wallpapering.

Have your powdercoated windows faded? Can be cleaned and restored like new! Plastic car bumpers faded? Can be restored too! Quality work. Showroom finish. Ph Wayne 021 162 7052 BUILDER AVAILABLE repair maintenance, decks, pergolas, fences, all housing work. Ph Roger 022 121 3356 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

travel & tours

#ZEALANDIER TOURS Oct 26 -Notting Hill Homewares – come and see their new arrivals for Christmas -Tirau + lunch Oct 28-Come enjoy a lovely lunch in the House with NO Nails Oct 31st – Breast Cancer Pink Lunch #Call Zealandier Tours to book your seat.

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Two Levels of Indoor & Outdoor Furniture

READY TO TAKE HOME NOW Artwood Layton Outdoor 3 Seater Sofa WAS $5199 NOW $4459

Devon Milford Outdoor Sofa Was $4818 NOW $4399

Devon Mokaui Lounger Was $2299 NOW $1979

Artwood Anson Nest of 2 Cooee Tables WAS $1959 NOW $1599

Shelta Fairlight Tilting Umbrella 2.7 Octagonal NOW $499

Devon Couper Teak Table - 1000 Sq Was $1845 NOW $1529

Artwood Dining Chairs ALL REDUCED

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Built to last. WAS $1079 NOW $899

Devon St Clair Teak Table - 2200 Was $3399 NOW $2799 Devon Barker Chair Was $749 NOW $649 *Base sold separately

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