The Weekend Sun - 19 November 2021

19 November 2021, Issue 1086

Putting water safety first New Zealand – an island nation rich in beautiful beaches, crystal clear lakes, rivers, streams and estuaries.

But it’s also a country where 74 preventable drowning fatalities occurred in 2020.

The Water Skills for Life Plus pilot programme is making waves in order to educate young Kiwis on the dangers, but also the joys, of our waterways.

Pyes Pā School is one of 10 schools within Tauranga

taking part in the project, and they’re aiming to cover water safety survival skills in a way that sticks.

Pictured: Harper McPherson. Story continues on page 7.

Photo: John Borren.

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A word from the other side Someone wrote in the other day querying if this column was written by myself or by ghost writers.

dying and becoming a ghost writer, although come to think of it I have come close a few times.

It’s all downhill Surely if I was a figment of others’ The first near death experience happened imaginations then I would know.

It would be completely hypocritical on the way The Weekend Sun Combined Circulation BOP down Times the Mount Hutt Ski to simply is a Area 10,162 access circulation road about 25 years ago.

69,062dismiss circulationthis theory. There of NZME professional duty to at least ponder There were 28 of us on board this old this assertion.

Bedford bus, mostly from the social club So that’s how it started – likeCombined all goodBOP Times, at theKatikati Christchurch Advertiser flour mill that my conspiracy theories I got thinking.

Or friendcirculation worked isat. and Te Puke Times p: 07 578 0030 at the very least, other people started Not into our journey down the less than HALF with onlylong 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz thinking and then used 5G mobile mountain, and in a matter-of-fact way, technology to transmit those thoughts the driver says: “We’ve lost the brakes”. directly into my imaginary brain.

It is 5am and the coffee hasn’t kicked in yet, so that seems quite plausible.

the bus into the last available bank, tipping it on its side and saving everyone on board. There were bumps and bruises and broken teeth, but no serious injuries.

My glasses were bent, my nose was cut from hitting the seat in front and there was a bruise on my head from falling the width of the bus, but I didn’t die. I’m pretty sure of it.

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The second near-death experience was entirely my own fault and gave me a good insight into the health resources that are required for a seriously ill Covid-19 patient.

This was 10 years ago, and I suffered from the twin problems of being addicted to cigarettes while also being an asthmatic. Not a great combination, especially when you add in a nasty chest cold.

After a few days of limited breathing, and as the cool Dunedin evening set in, it suddenly got very real. Oxygen deprivation is sneaky like that.

The ambulance arrived and as I was wheeled outside into the cool, everything went black. I woke up two days later.

And that’s what being on a respirator in an ICU is like. You are not aware of all the fuss. It’s just blackness – lost time.

You either wake up or you don’t. It’s not until you start waking up that you start to dream again.

The resources that go into keeping one person alive in a state like that is quite humbling.

I know I’m not a ghost because a ghost wouldn’t have been addicted to nicotine patches for six months.

I’d also never pin my hopes on a conspiracy theory when it comes to matters of life and death.

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So how do I know if there is any substance to this theory?

I’ve received quite a few emails in the last couple of years from those with theories outside the mainstream. At least I think I have.

The main thing I have learned from these is that the grammatical errors increase in proportion to the size of the theory.

Here is one from this week from one of those joint emails that some couples use – completely unedited.

“It is all I can do to stop laughing at the latest news phoned to me this morning – “The virus” is in waste water!!!!! Really – fancy that being able to be detected In thousands of litres of water, absolute rubbish. According to what I read viruses “die off rapidly in waster water”. Just another TOOL to get the braindead to stick their arms out for poison that they don’t even know what is in it.”

I don’t know what “waster water” is, but I do know they test sewage to check the extent of drug use in various communities. Maybe that’s it.

Chillingly, the person who sparked my existential crisis – Peter – has very good grammar and solid reasoning.

The thing is I simply don’t remember

Confirmation of that outrageous statement came immediately as we picked up speed down the mountain, gears grinding and protesting to no effect.

We were up high when we rounded a corner and stared down the road, along a ridge flanked by nothing but sky. There was 200 metres of that before the road disappeared over a 500-metre drop.

Seeing this, the driver simply swerved

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According to a Statista Research Department poll on conspiracy theories in the United States, published in October 2019, five per cent of respondents stated they “stongly believed” that the moon landing of 1969 was faked.

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Covid-19 hits Tauranga Two positive cases of Covid-19 have been detected in Tauranga, with one in Mount Maunganui and the other in Pyes Pā.

Confirmation of the cases follows the detection of the virus in wastewater for the third time in five days in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui earlier this week.

Bay of Plenty District Health Board CEO Pete Chandler has confirmed the location of the two Tauranga cases.

“The Pyes Pā case probably doesn’t explain the Tauranga positive wastewater test, as most people in Pyes Pā are on septic tanks,” says Chandler.

“It probably means there is a third Tauranga case still to reveal itself, whereas the Mount Maunganui case is likely to account for the Mount positive wastewater test.”

He says the DHB is poised to go “full pelt” and put up testing sites around Tauranga.

“With Covid-19 now in the Bay of Plenty, people need to prepare for what’s coming,” says Chandler.

“We’ve had several months now of unrestricted vaccination opportunity across the Bay; we’ve shown people the impact modelling of an uncontrolled outbreak and we’ve urged in the strongest possible terms how important it is to get vaccinated to avoid getting really sick with this virus.

“Current rates of vaccination are simply not high enough to avoid significant disruption to our lives

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in the Bay of Plenty if we are unable to contain our first outbreaks.

“This is a final call: if you don’t go to the gate now, you’ll miss the plane.”

The latest Ministry of Health data shows 86 per cent of eligible people in the Bay of Plenty DHB region have had their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine, and 76 per cent their second.

“Current projections indicate we will have a national surge in cases in many areas of the country over the Christmas and summer period,” says Chandler. “So please, if you’re unvaccinated make this your top priority this week.

“There’s still time to get fully protected by Christmas if you act now.”

People who have Covid-19 symptoms, even if they are mild, are urged to get tested.

Covid-19 testing centres in Tauranga are: Mount Maunganui Sports Centre: 10am – 6pm Tauranga central-100 First Ave: 8 am–4 pm, Monday – Friday Tauranga Race Course: November 19 10am – 6pm and November 20 10am – 4pm Accident & Healthcare: 8 am–6 pm seven days Testing locations can be found on the Healthpoint website: www.healthpoint.co.nz Everyone who lives in or has travelled to the region is asked to monitor locations of interest regularly and follow any advice given.

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No movement on cycleway

Cycling advocate Shane Plummer wants action on the final section of the cycleway. Photo: John Borren.

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Frustration continues to mount for the region’s cycling community, with the final stage of the Ōmokoroa to Tauranga cycleway still in limbo.

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The final section is between the Wairoa River Bridge and Carmichael Road on State Highway 2, and cyclists have voiced concerns about riding next to heavy traffic with no separation.

Exiting the cycle bridge towards Bethlehem is also deemed as dangerous, as the surface is coarse gravel and riders arrive on the roadside less than 1.5 metres away from vehicles, says Bike Tauranga founder Shane Plummer.

The cycleway is a 19km route, made up of new and existing off-road shared paths and local road connections, links Ōmokoroa to Tauranga.

Cycleway construction began in 2016, and the cycle bridge over the Wairoa River opened in mid-2020, but there has been no progress on the last section.

The Weekend Sun wrote a piece in September 2020 voicing a local cyclist’s concerns, and those safety issues remain.

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is a huge risk - as is the half-finished nature of the bridge exit.

“The risk has been there for an unacceptable period of time now,” says Shane.

The cycle advocacy group founder wants to see the gravel at the exit of the bridge concreted and the spot where it meets the road moved, making it safer for cyclists.

He has also suggested cutting a temporary and low cost roadside track on the grass verge of State Highway 2, and has even offered to do the work himself.

Plans for this section have changed more than once, but the latest information is there would be a three metre-wide concrete cycleway from the Wairoa Bridge, past the Wairoa Marae, connecting to the Tauranga city cycleway network at Carmichael Road.

No further plans have been released, and there is no official word on the reason for these delays.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council were the lead agency for the project, but they have since handed it over to Tauranga City Council.

Last year WBOPDC infrastructure services group manager Gary Allis told The Weekend Sun: “WBOPDC is working with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Tauranga City Council and Ngāti Kahu on plans for the final section connecting into Tauranga city’s urban cycleway network.”

For this article, WBOPDC referred The Weekend Sun to Tauranga City Council to answer questions about what the new plan is, what the timeframes were and if any safety measures would be put in place in the interim.

Tauranga City Council director of transport, Brendan Bisley, responded by saying: “Tauranga City Council was not originally involved in this cycleway project, but we offered to become involved earlier this year because the safety of our communities is paramount and we want to help make sure there is a safe connection for cyclists between Wairoa Bridge and Carmichael Road.

“We can’t comment on things that happened before our involvement, such as project timeframes and input from local cycling groups, and we’re still working through the plans, but we’re looking forward to being in a position to share more detail with the community in the next three or four weeks.”

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Bridges opposes racecourse housing

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Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is opposed to housing at the Racecourse Reserve.

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges is unequivocal in his belief that housing should not be an option for the Tauranga Racecourse Reserve.

The National Party politician says there is “no way” he supports the idea, and wants the option pulled from the ongoing Greerton Maarawaewae Study being conducted by Tauranga City Council and Kāinga Ora. “No ifs, no buts, it should be removed as a possibility,” says Bridges.

“Tauranga Racecourse, and the golf course next to it, must remain as a green space. Our city can’t become one big housing development – it needs inner city green space as well.”

Whilst Bridges concedes there is a housing crisis, he suggests the conversion of old state homes into higher density and quality housing, as well as supporting development in areas such as Pāpāmoa East and Tauriko.

“In other words, use the land already in housing better, and free up Tauranga’s surrounding land as well,” says Bridges.

“If we do this there’s no land shortage. We could build many thousands more homes and protect our city’s green space.”

Bridges admits he is troubled by Kāinga Ora’s involvement. As the Crown agency for homes and communities, he is concerned the decision for development at the reserve may be predestined.

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“It is quite clear, from within the Labour government and their commissioners, that the agenda is to take this green space for housing,” he says.

“The Labour government and their commissioners want this to be a fait accompli.

“We can’t let that happen.”

Kāinga Ora’s Bay of Plenty regional director Darren Toy says the organisation’s reach extends beyond housing, although it remains an option.

“As the Crown’s urban development agency, Kāinga Ora has a wide mandate which goes beyond housing, and sees it working in partnership with communities, Māori, councils and others on quality urban development projects of all sizes,” says Toy. “In this study, a wide range of options will be considered, of which housing is just one.”

He says Kāinga Ora has received no directive toward placing housing on the reserve location and that no decisions have been made.

“To take the green space by statute would be arrogant and authoritarian,” adds Bridges.

“I would lead the charge against this in parliament if it happened.

“As local MP I will be there for the big effort required to stop this in its tracks if behind the Mathew Nash scenes persuasion doesn’t work.”

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Help to complete Rena documentary

The first photo of the Rena grounded on Astrolabe Reef that was published to the world on SunLive.

Local filmmakers planning a documentary about the response to the Rena disaster are asking the Bay of Plenty community to get behind a crowdfunding campaign to help make the film.

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“There are many sides to every story, and 10 years on locals each have their own stories to tell,” says Rosalie Liddle Crawford, who together with Anton Steel has already interviewed almost 30 people.

“The heart of this documentary will be the recollections of these characters and also the leaders of the community at the time and the effects it had on them, both then and now.”

Executive producers and Sun Media directors Claire and Brian Rogers joined forces with Rosalie and Anton to make the documentary. Sun Media publishes The Weekend Sun newspaper and online news site SunLive - the first media outlet to break the news to the world that the Rena had run aground on Astrolabe Reef.

“It was a reasonably calm day and we got there pretty quick,” says Brian. “The scene that unfolded when we arrived was indescribable, and we could tell straight away that this was going to be a major environmental problem.”

In the days and weeks that followed, Brian and his news team covered everything, from containers

and oil coming ashore, to the clean-ups and community response.

The footage, as well as thousands of photos that Sun Media have archived from 2011, are being made available for the documentary which Rosalie and Anton plan to complete in early 2022.

“Thousands of locals were involved in the aftermath, with a groundswell of volunteers going out daily to help save wildlife and clean up the oil and debris,” says Rosalie. “Now we want to invite them to help us make this documentary.”

To complete the film, a crowdfunding campaign will run over the next six weeks, with an opportunity for anyone who would like to see their name in the film credits to once again be a part of a community project.

Two-minute teaser videos will be released each week during the campaign on SunLive, showcasing some of the interviews already completed and covering facets of the community efforts including iwi involvement, some of the politics behind the scenes, and the wildlife response.

Funds are needed to cover the costs of editing and post production.

“From $5 donations right up to corporate sponsorship and match funders, we are inviting everyone to help us make a top quality production,” says Rosalie.

“This is an opportunity to have your name included in the film credits. Also, 25 per cent of net profits from the documentary will be handed back to community organisations.”

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Skills making waves

Left: Tyler Carrol, Mark Jourdain, and Finn Paton, from Pyes Pā School, have all taken part in the Water Skills for Life Plus pilot programme.

Photo: John Borren.

Year three teacher Jana McKenna says the water skills project has been really positive for her class so far.

“A programme such as this is important for Kiwi kids, as there is a scary statistic surrounding the drownings we have in New Zealand each year,” says Jana.

“Often we see that they are occurring for reasons they didn’t need to.

“The New Zealand climate reminds you that water is everywhere, and something such as this is really important for our kids.”

The Water Skills for Life Plus pilot programme is offering learning via classroom and pool sessions for 2000-plus students participating across Tauranga.

“So far we have done a classroom session and a pool session,” says Jana.

“The facilitators were well prepared and, as a teacher, that is a big thing. To have them come in and have their equipment all ready to go has made it a really positive experience.

“The pool sessions were also very successful.

“I had every single child in my class in the pool - 100 per cent attendance and every single one of them did it.

“They were all excited and confident because they had already learned what to in class.

“The most important thing was getting them to rethink how they approach water, even before they get in.”

Year three student Finn Paton’s favourite place

to go swimming is in rivers, because they “get nice and cool when it’s hot”.

“In the pool my favourite part was doing the help position, which is when you curl up into a ball,” says Finn. “I liked that part because we got to go underwater and experience floating up.”

Finn’s classmate Emily Nicholl also enjoyed learning about the help position.

“It’s important because if you get stuck in the middle of the ocean, you can get into the help position,” says Emily, who loves swimming in ponds.

Harry Davies says his favourite part was floating on his back like a starfish.

“I quite like floating and learning how to float, because I’m not the best floater,” says the eight-year-old.

Freya Graves, who likes the local hot pools in the Bay, says she learned a lot in the classroom session.

“We learned different things that can help you in the water,” says Freya. “If you get stuck when you’re swimming you should stop, don’t panic but breathe and look for land. We learned if you’re in the water for too long you can get hypothermia.”

Jana believes the programme should be in schools all over New Zealand.

“With New Zealand being such an isolated country surrounded by water, you can’t ever underestimate the dangers of water,” says Jana.

“It reminds you of how easily something can go wrong.

“If our kids are educated they can influence generations to have a better understanding and a respect of the water, and how to survive if they get into difficulty.”

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Threat of closure looms for equestrians Equestrian clubs would have to close and see hundreds of members displaced if Tauranga Racecourse Reserve land is turned into housing, according to their representative body.

Tauranga Equestrian Sports Association represents nine clubs from all sectors of the equestrian community.

The association has occupied the land in the centre of the racecourse

since the 1980s, and have an allweather sand arena, buildings and horse pens.

The facilities are triple booked every weekend - often months in advance - and are used during the week for training. The space is also utilised by dog walkers and Tauranga SPCA. TESA treasurer Nicole Kildare says there’s no other facility like it in the Western Bay of Plenty, and the central location means it’s accessible for everyone.

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Tauranga Equestrian Sports Association treasurer Nicole Kildare.

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Western Bay as well as Matamata, with the next closest facility of the same calibre is in Taupō.

“This isn’t just used by the elite of equestrians either,” she says.

“This is our community space, where you can come if you've got a borrowed horse, you’re just starting out or you’re a kid and it’s just for fun.”

Nicole, who is also a Tauranga Racecourse Reserve Charitable Trust trustee, says most people don’t realise the facilities are there and Tauranga City Council doesn’t consider the space an active sports field.

TESA want certainty around their tenure so they can apply for funding to improve their facilities.

“We’d love to do more work, but we’ve had this hanging over our head since 2019,” says Nicole.

Tauranga Golf Club are also keen to invest in their facilities, but are reluctant to do so without knowing what the future holds.

Golf club board member Richard Craven says maintaining the quality of the assets requires investment.

“We need a decision to extend our lease sooner rather than later, to avoid the deterioration of a public asset,” he says.

Tauranga Racecourse Reserve, that includes the golf course, is on a Crown lease administered by

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Council programme director urban communities Carl Lucca says council is committed to working with existing users through the options and timing in a way that responds to the current arrangement.

Tauranga Golf Club and Tauranga Racing Club want housing off the table, but are happy to look at other uses of the available space.

“A Tauranga multi-sports hub would be a very exciting addition to the city’s amenities,” says Richard.

Chairman of both Tauranga Racing Club and Tauranga Racecourse Reserve Charitable Trust, Carl McComb, says housing shouldn’t be considered.

“It shouldn’t be up for discussion,” says Carl.

“It’s a reserve.

“We’re more than open to working with council on the idea of increasing community amenities.

“We’ve talked about ensuring there’s a fair and transparent process through this study and we’ve expressed our concerns around that.”

Carl Lucca says the information council has prepared is only focused on inviting people’s ideas.

“There is no predetermination,” he says. “The information is a starting point, and many ideas are being added to by the community.” Alisha Evans

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Racecourse Reserve study raises iwi issues for the future use of the reserve can email: greertonmaarawaewae@ tauranga.govt.nz A question on the council’s FAQ webpage asks: “As the land was originally confiscated from Ngāi Tamarāwaho, shouldn’t they have first rights on what is done with it?’

Council replied: “Mana whenua are in a partnership with Tauranga City and Kāinga Ora in this process, and we’re working with them to identify

Ngāi Tamarāwaho representative Buddy Mikaere.

their future aspirations for the reserve land.”

Council say they are listening to ideas from local iwi who have had customary authority over an identified area, however Buddy says they are yet to have a one-on-one.

“Everyone around us is talking it up, but there’s been nothing direct with us. We are going to be first in line at the Minister’s door asking ‘what the hell?’”

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More than 150 years after a block of land was confiscated from Ngāi Tamarāwaho and turned into a Crown-owned reserve, Tauranga City Council are driving a project to look at the land’s future use.

Ngāi Tamarāwaho representative Buddy Mikaere says early Tauranga Moana hapū established vegetable gardens there, naming it Maarawaewae.

Maara relates to the gardens that were established in and around Poike, Waimapu and Maungatapu, and waewae relates to the picking and digging of the food that grew here.

The vegetable gardens which Buddy says extended along the ridge line above Kopurererua Valley were also used to provide food for the koroneihana - the annual celebration commemorating the Maōri King in Ngāruawāhia.

“After the Battle of Gate Pā, the land was confiscated and taken off us,” says Buddy.

“When they did a reassessment in the 1870s, some of that land was returned. And then they decided no, they wanted to make it into a reserve.

“And so it was taken off us again.”

Today, the total area of reserve land is 85ha about the size of 100 rugby fields - with 34ha leased by Tauranga Racing Club and 45ha by Tauranga Golf Club. Buddy has been on the board of Tauranga Racing since last year.

“When it came to dealing with our Treaty claims, we didn’t go anywhere near that, because it was like all the other parks and reserves around the city - they’re areas of land that have been set aside for general community use.

“However, now we are getting strong signals that council intends to somehow get the government to revoke the reserve status and use that land for something else. If that’s the case then we want to talk to them about that first.”

Two community drop-in sessions were held this week, and a pop-up shop in Greerton is planned.

Anyone that wants to contribute ideas to council

Heads up Tauranga there’s a new plan for managing our city’s water

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She can be a little nervous of new situations or people, but loves attention!

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10 Tauranga Jazz Society’s Wayne Melville, Port of Tauranga chief executive Leonard Sampson, and Tauranga Jazz Society chairman Jeff Baker.

Port on board for jazz The organisation of the 2022 National Jazz Festival is now in full swing, and between April 12-18 next year, Tauranga can look forward to some fantastic live music throughout the city.

Tauranga Jazz Society is getting prepared.

“Everything is on track for another great festival full of fantastic music and fun for everyone,” says festival manager Marc Anderson.

“Top-class musicians are coming from all over New Zealand and there’s also a special guest from Australia.

“We are particularly excited to welcome Port of Tauranga as principal partner to the 59th National Jazz Festival.

“Port of Tauranga does so much for our community, and we thank them and look

forward to them being on board.”

Port of Tauranga chief executive Leonard Sampson says they’re delighted to partner with one of New Zealand’s iconic events.

“The National Jazz Festival holds a special space in the heart of our community,” says Leonard.

“We are very pleased to lend our support to ensure the 2022 festival continues to entertain and uplift thousands of locals and visitors while bringing economic benefit to our region.”

With Port of Tauranga being principal partner, along with continued support from Tauranga City Council and TECT, Tauranga’s National Jazz Festival will be a week-long music extravaganza.

So make sure to be in Tauranga the week leading up to and during Easter 2022, to experience great live music at the longest-running Jazz Festival in the southern hemisphere.

Vaccination rate the key For people in the Bay of Plenty, the Delta variant of Covid-19 has been ‘around the corner’ for some time. We knew it was coming.

With cases now confirmed in Tauranga and Mount Maunganui, as well as Rotorua and Taupō, we have reached that corner and it’s time to take action – urgent action.

It’s absolutely clear from our health statistics that unvaccinated people are more likely to catch Covid, and far more likely to suffer serious outcomes requiring hospitalisation and intensive care.

There are few more frightening things than struggling for breath and knowing that you can’t get the amount oxygen your body needs – and that’s just one of Covid’s serious effects.

This virus is a killer, and I know this from personal experience. I lost my brother-in-law in the UK, and my daughter also caught Covid and was badly affected.

On the other hand, fully-vaccinated people around 80 per cent of our population - make up a very small proportion of our hospitalisations, because they’re protected from the worst effects.

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To put it another way, that could mean between 130-230 Bay of Plenty families will be mourning the unnecessary death of a loved-one next year, and that’s a terrible toll to contemplate.

So please, if you’re eligible for vaccination but have chosen not to do it for any reason, think again. Your whānau, friends and community are depending on you.

In the meantime, it’s crucial for everyone in our community to keep wearing face coverings, stay socially distanced, maintain good hygiene and use the Covid tracer app.

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Join a lifesaving team Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard are keen to enlist new crew volunteers to help over the summer months.

“No experience is necessary, as all training will be provided,” says operations unit manager Dane Robertson.

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Before that it operated mainly as a volunteer-based group before becoming more formalised under the New Zealand Coastguard umbrella.

Dane has been running the unit for the past three years.

“The Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard is a great organisation to work for,” he says. “We have about 60 volunteers, and they’re absolutely amazing.

“My job is to make sure that when they come to give their time, everything’s there for them, everything works and it’s easy for them to do the job.”

Dane has been involved in all kinds of activities, from rescuing people in the water after a boat was taking on water to helping tow a boat that had a broken ignition key.

“Helping people is a really cool part of the job.”

Dane says another highlight is seeing the amount of time and effort that volunteers put in.

People join for a number of reasons. “One of our most experienced skippers joined after seeing markers sticking out of the water and wanting to know what they’re for. He went down

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Others have joined because it’s an opportunity to be on-board a boat.

“We have people who are very experienced in yachting and want to give back, others who have little runabout boats, and some who have never owned a boat in their lives.

“You don’t need to have a lot of boating experience. It helps, but we provide that knowledge.”

Study includes learning necessary skills around navigation, knots, helming, understanding how GPS coordinates work, understanding weather and tides and gaining search and rescue knowledge and experience.

Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard is one of the few units in New Zealand which

runs a radio, controlling the VHF channels in the area, and is one of the busiest.

“We do as many assists in a year as the whole of the South Island does.”

To be rescued by a Coastguard unit can be a very costly exercise if a boat owner isn’t a member.

Without membership, boat owners in trouble that need Coastguard assistance are faced with a $280 per hour fee.

“Our average assist takes about one-and-a-half hours,” says Dane.

Over the last year, Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard attended over 200 callouts, helping over 500 people return home safely.

Membership at $100 is very low, comprising of a $10 fee plus a suggested donation of $90.

For more information, email: tauranga.training@coastguard.nz or call: 07 577 077.

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A cheap Snip ‘n’ Chip Now is the time to get your cats desexed following the launch of SPCA’s Snip ‘n’ Chip campaign ahead of kitten season.

The initiative enables cat owners to get their cats desexed and microchipped for just $10 at nine participating vets in the region.

Every month, hundreds of animals end up in SPCA centres nationwide, and that number can balloon to thousands over the warmer months thanks to kitten season.

In a bid to make desexing and microchipping services more accessible, the animal welfare organisation is offering these procedures at a fraction of the cost to assist pet owners who cannot afford to get their cat desexed.

“We know desexing and microchipping is one of the key things we can all do to make a real difference for animal welfare in New Zealand and reduce the large number of unwanted litters and lost animals we see,” says SPCA national desexing manager Rebecca Dobson.

“Should your pet ever become lost or stolen, microchipping gives you the best chance of being reunited with them.

“Both procedures are straight-forward, your cat will bounce back very quickly, and our participating vets will be able to answer any questions you have.”

The campaign received a positive response in Tauranga earlier this year.

“We’re thrilled to bring Snip ‘n’ Chip back to the community again and help pet owners who need to get their pets desexed, but are struggling to meet the costs of surgery,” says Rebecca.

Tauranga Vets veterinarian Elisia Jones says Snip ‘n’ Chip helps improve the welfare of lots of pets and enables people who have multiple pets or stray cats living nearby to get them desexed.

“As a result, we have less unplanned litters, less neglected or abused animals and, overall, a healthier population of pets,” says Elisia.

“Cats are very good reproducers, and they’ll make a lot of kittens if you let them loose.”

Desexing means there are less health risks and unwanted behaviours like roaming, fighting, spraying and aggression.

Less unwanted litters can also help reduce predation on local wildlife vulnerable to cats.

Snip ‘n’ Chip vouchers can be purchased at the following participating vet clinics: Barkes Corner Veterinary Hospital, Brookfield Veterinary Centre, Beach Road Veterinary Clinic, Coastal Pet Vet, Tauranga Vets, Katikati Vets, Pāpāmoa Village Vets, Te Puke Vets, Te Puna Vets.

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Back to democracy Everywhere else in New Zealand will have them, but here in Tauranga Labour got rid of our council and inserted unelected commissioners in their place.

Some may say fair enough, but regardless of what has been and gone, I have a clear view that we shouldn’t be the exception to the rule in 2022.

Tauranga, like everywhere else, should get back to full democracy with elections. There is no sufficient rationale for any other option.

After all, have the commissioners achieved much? Do they deserve to be kept on in some shape or form? From observation, my view is that very little tangible progress on anything that matters has been made, or will be made, by the end of next year. Yes, there has been a longterm plan, but it only matters if implemented.

You may say ‘let them stay on and see it through’, but that is a non-argument that will always be made and only delays the inevitable – unless you say no to democracy for a very long time. We have to get back to full elections sooner or later.

Frankly, the best we can say about the unelected commissioners is that they’ve ended

the outward signs of bickering and dysfunction we had seen previously. That’s true enough. But an unelected council comes with a very real downside. It is hard to hold anyone accountable.

When there are issues with rubbish, with water (and Three Waters!) and many other things, the reality of elected officials - flawed as we are - is that there is someone to complain to and be heard by (as well as someone to boot out, come election time).

Currently, Tauranga doesn’t meaningfully have that at council level. I know in saying this that there will be some that come for me.

There are many vested interests at play.

I say two things in response: First, ask if those organisations who disagree rely on significant sums from either council or government.

If they do, they are conflicted and you should discount what they say. I’ve learned over time that people rarely bite the hand that feeds them.

Secondly, if you feel strongly that we won’t get the people on council that we deserve, then seriously consider standing or encourage others to do so and back them in meaningful ways.

Tauranga deserves nothing less.

It’s time to get democracy back.

Workplace putting your health at risk?

All workplaces must operate safely.

This means complying with Covid-19 alert level settings, meeting appropriate public health requirements, and fulfilling obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

If you believe your health is being put at risk for any reason, discuss your concerns with your employer and try to work together to find the best way to eliminate or minimise risk.

You can also talk to your health and safety representative, if you have one at your workplace, get in contact with your union or contact WorkSafe by completing their online form or by calling: 0800 030 040 (open 24 hours). Under section 83 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, in certain circumstances you have the right to stop working. However, this should be a last resort - for example where exposure to Covid-19 is a

very real and immediate or imminent risk.

If you choose to take this step, it’s important to first tell your employer as soon as possible and try to resolve the matter with them.

You should also involve your health and safety representative if you have one.

Your employer is entitled to direct you to do alternative work that is safe and within the scope of your employment agreement or other contract. You can also agree to do work outside of the scope of that agreement.

For more information visit WorkSafe, Covid 19 and the Ministry of Health websites. Further information is available at: www.cab.org.nz To contact CAB Tauranga, email: tauranga@cab.org.nz or call: 07 578 1592.

Please leave a message, including an email address and telephone number, and we’ll get back to you.

There was something different about the face in the supermarket.

I had to look twice to work out why.

It was the face of a child, with eyes that were alert, and a smile. Then the penny dropped - it was a face without a mask!

Most of us have become used to wearing a mask, remembering it when we leave home, putting it on around our glasses, waiting for lenses to fog up and hoping it doesn’t slip. Most of us are pleased to remove it when we reach our car, an open space, or the safety of home.

It is hard to recognise

a friend behind a mask, and difficult to read a facial expression. We feel distanced from others. Equally, a mask has its uses if my teeth are not clean or lipstick has been forgotten.

People can wear a metaphorical mask too. Sometimes it is useful, sometimes deceitful, but it usually blocks effective communication. It can truly ‘mask’ who we are.

Maybe we are uncertain about who we truly are, or know there are parts we wish to hide. Will we be loved and accepted if others see us as we really are?

The early Christian leader, Paul, looked

forward to seeing God face-to-face, unmasked.

Facing the divine sounds scary, yet Paul also knew God as loving and always welcoming, one who understands us and accepts us completely.

As we look forward to life without masks, so we can anticipate an encounter with God without fear or anxiety.

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Do collagen powders really work? Let’s explore Declining collagen production is one of the main factors in the visible signs of ageing, so it’s small wonder that collagen supplements promising smoother, firmer skin have become popular.

But do they actually work? My friend Janine Tait - New Zealand’s leading dermonutritionist and the founder of Bestow Beauty skin nutrition products is sceptical.

“I thought collagen powders were a bit of a hoax until I became sick and a trusted mentor recommended collagen powder to help heal my gut,” says Janine. “I began looking into the medical research and discovered that I had bought into a lot of negative myths about collagen supplements that were simply not true.”

Janine discovered that collagen

It helps to boost skin elasticity, plump out wrinkles and promote younger looking skin, just like you

supplementation actually does produce real results. Most of us lack the key protein-based building blocks needed for

healthy collagen production.

Without them, we can’t produce collagen, so taking a collagen supplement addresses this nutritional gap.

There is a common myth that our body can’t absorb collagen powder.

This is not true.

Collagen powder is a protein and our bodies are experts at digesting and absorbing proteins.

There is, however, some evidence to suggest that the smaller the molecular weight of the collagen peptides, the more easily they are absorbed.

When Janine developed Bestow Collagen Boost Powder she formulated it with this in mind, creating New Zealand’s most bioavailable collagen.

The good news is that Bestow Collagen Boost can in fact slow down the visible signs of skin ageing.

Baldness and skin cancer Balding males have an increased risk of severe skin damage from sun exposure.

We all have a different amount of skin exposed on our heads - from a normal parting of hair to a closely-shaved scalp.

Your head is a target for the sun. The less hair you have, the bigger the target.

Fortunately, there are some easy solutions to stay protected and keep your bald head free of skin cancer.

Wearing a hat is the easiest and best way to keep your head protected while outdoors. A wide brim UPF 50-plus hat is best. While caps do

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When outdoors, even if you’re just making a quick trip, throw on a hat.

Your head is one of the few surfaces that directly faces the sun, making it much more susceptible to UV damage. Keeping it covered will prevent skin cancer.

If you don’t like wearing hats, my first recommendation would be to suck it up and wear a hat anyway.

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The best years of your life What is the definition of a great life?

Even though Western society says that 65-plus is considered ‘old age’, being in this age group doesn’t automatically mean that physical life becomes harder or less rewarding.

In fact, having optimal levels of health, fitness and wellness has more to do with your attitude, habits, and the positive actions you take.

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If we don’t use it, we lose it. If we don’t walk, walking becomes hard, if we’re not

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How you age is and has always been your decision.

So, what will you choose for the best years of your life?

Vital antioxidants Our bodies depend on delicate balances to be at their best.

Of critical importance is the balance between free radicals and antioxidants.

Free radicals are any atom or molecule with an unbalanced electron.

Free radicals will take electrons from other molecules. If left unchecked, this can cause damage to cells and ultimately cause disease in body tissues derived from them. Researchers attribute free radical damage (oxidative stress) to almost every chronic disease.

I have written extensively that free radical damage to joint cartilage secreting cells (chondrocytes) is the real driver of osteoarthritis.

Free radicals can also damage small

LDL cholesterol particles that get trapped in our blood vessel walls, starting the process that leads to blocked arteries. Free radicals can damage the collagen in blood vessels walls. If left unchecked this makes blood vessels stiffer, increasing blood flow resistance and raising blood pressure.

Antioxidants have spare electrons they donate to free radicals, preventing them from causing damage. Some antioxidants, including vitamins C, E and botanical antioxidants, come directly from plant foods and antioxidant supplements.

We also manufacture antioxidants from trace minerals, especially selenium and zinc.

I have formulated antioxidant supplements for 20 years and there is one antioxidant compound that has a profoundly positive effect on numerous types of body tissue.

This is OPC (oligomeric proanthocyanidins).

In nature you will find OPCs in the skins and bark of plants, where they protect plant structures.

In foods you find OPC concentrated in red wine and peanut membranes.

OPC protects collagen in blood vessel walls, protecting them from the damage that causes high blood pressure and poor circulation.

Together these vital antioxidants help protect your cells from premature aging and development of disease processes.

For more information, give me a call on: 0800 423 559 or email: john@ abundant.co.nz. Read back issues at: www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health.

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Celebrity dentist joins Bay practice He’s the TV dentist from Britain’s Extreme Beauty Disasters, one of only eight dentists in London to have accreditation with the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and a multi-award winning professional who has lectured and trained dentists worldwide.

can start this new chapter on an incredibly exciting note.

We are honoured to announce that Dr Lee is joining the Corson Dental team.

With more than 20 years of experience in the dental industry, and having completed numerous international courses, Dr Lee thrives by helping his patients make positive changes to achieve their dream smile, improve their dental health and grow their self-confidence.

Now, cosmetic dentist Dr Richard Lee is bringing his talents to the Bay of Plenty.

When I opened Corson Dental in 2004, I didn’t think I’d be writing a regular health and beauty column let alone be introducing an internationallyrecognised dentist to our team.

Yet here we are, and lining these two ventures up means we

Recalling the feelings of your joyful memories “Sometimes you will never know the true value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” Theodor Seuss Geisel.

I find summer is the season that most teases my memories. We can use past memories to enhance our ‘today’, to observe what is happening now with the added joy of good past memories.

When I hear cicadas I recall a special and loving time I spent with my family on the East Coast. Overcast days in summer remind me of the time I spent in Ghana, and the wonderful culture and loving people I came to know.

I realise I can bring more layers of joy to my day by recalling the feeling of past joyful memories.

Today you are creating memories for tomorrow, and how you are today is part of the layers of who you will be tomorrow. Use your summer days to create loving memories that are full of imagery, sounds and experiences that you can dip into in the future.

What special sounds, sights, textures and emotions do you want to remember about this summer, that will become part of what enhances your future?

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Welcoming celebrity dentist Dr Richard Lee

Dr Richard Lee is a multiaward winning cosmetic dentist known for his transformational smile work.

He’s also been a regular guest on TV’s Extreme Beauty Disasters. Richard is now joining Corson Dental straight from his celebrated London practice to provide dental excellence to our current and future patients.

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Speedway New Zealand says they’re working behind the scenes on a daily basis to assist tracks to work under the current regulations and to prepare for operation under the traffic light system.

“Every track has a unique set of circumstances,” says Speedway NZ general manager Zoe Irons, “and for Baypark it’s been difficult because the promotor is locked down in Auckland, our Speedway NZ chief steward has been locked down in Te Awamutu and the stadium itself has been used as a vaccination centre by the District Health Board.”

Zoe says a working group that has seen Speedway NZ play a key role, alongside similar organisations such as Motorsport

Baypark Speedway is gearing up to celebrate 20 seasons of racing action as soon as Covid-19 alert levels allow.

NZ, Motorcycling NZ, Kartsport NZ and the NZ Drag Racing Association, has reinvigorated efforts to seek clarifications and guidance from a variety of government agencies and to work with other similar groups.

Awaiting clarification

Zoe says one key piece of clarification Speedway NZ is awaiting under the upcoming traffic light system is any requirement for the vaccination of volunteers.

“We don’t have that yet.

“We have about 400 volunteer officials at Speedway NZ and

there is probably a similar number who volunteer their time to clubs and promoters.

“If we lost 10 per cent of them, it would be a lot more difficult to operate. As far as how the traffic light system or Covid Protection Framework will work for a sport like ours, at the moment we have more questions than answers.

“Events like speedway are an outlet that people need at this time, and we want to see as many tracks as possible operating safely and within the Covid-19 requirements at the time.”

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The last time I reviewed a Kia Sportage was around three years ago, and a little more than a month later I picked up my very own.

Now, three years on, I still love it – and I’m a guy who gets bored of cars very quickly.

Completely confident in my reaction, Tauranga Motor Company Kia have slapped the keys in my palm to the all-new Kia Sportage.

Well played, Kia, well played.

This new model Sportage isn’t just a tickle of the old models looks, this is all new, and really different.

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Picking up on the theme of Kia’s latest vehicles, the Sportage has had a complete revamp from the inside out. There’s all-new interior, an all-new exterior and eye bleeding appeal.

I mean, just look at this thing!

Even George Jetson would think this came from the future.

Elegant dash

Okay so it’s not a flying car, which due to lack of roads might put George off, but the future is definitely here with this SUV. The all-digital dashboard should have an Airbus badge on it, it is so damn cool. And, unlike so many cars today, this doesn’t look like an afterthought that’s been stuck on last minute, protruding out of the dash. Kudos Kia, this is elegant.

The new Sportage is bigger than its predecessor, in both length and width. This becomes apparent if you’ve driven both - not in a “wow, this became a tank” kind of

way, but a transformation in driving experience.

Out on the road, this beauty feels planted, robust and really smooth.

It easily feels as good to drive as high-end luxury vehicles priced much, much higher, and keep in mind I was driving the LX Urban, which is the entry level model that comes in at the introductory price of just $34,990 plus ORC. The LX Urban comes with a fettled 2.0 litre petrol engine, putting out a slightly increased 115kw – 1kw more than the previous generation. Around town and at highway cruising speeds, it’s quiet and refined.

Toys galore

For the size of the car, this is a more than capable engine. The sixspeed automatic is well tuned to this motor, and behaves perfectly through the rev range.

Toys abound - even on this trim level. It has almost everything from the previous generation’s top spec model, and it’s all been improved too. Previously, things like the electronic park brake, forward collision avoidance and lane assist were missing on all but

the best. Now they’re included in the base model price.

Of course, that’s not everything.

The list is extensive.

There’s all-round parking sensors, LED lights, an eight-inch infotainment touch screen, blindspot monitoring and smart cruise control, which matches the speed and keep you distanced from the car in front. There’s a raft of other safety features, and there is even a leather steering wheel!

Superbly comfortable

It comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so there are no cables required unless you want to charge your phone from the handy USB charging port and spacious storage area.

Wireless Qi charging is available in higher-spec models.

Comfort abounds in this latest range. The seating is as expected from Kia - superbly comfortable and great for long or short range driving.

There’s more room in the back for rear passengers, and more room in the boot for your luggage or a truly spacious palace for the pooch.

There’s also a range of colours available, including new ones for this new generation. Fusion black, Clear White, Dawning Red and Black Sea Blue are available across the range, and the really interesting sounding Jungle Wood Green is available on the range topping X-Line.

The 2.0 litre petrol range comes with a six-speed automatic, the 1.6 petrol turbo gets a sporty seven-speed DCT automatic, and the diesel range an eightspeed automatic.

The introductory price for the LX Urban model is $34,990 plus ORC, and this offer ends on December 31. The range tops out with the X Line 2.0 Diesel AWD, coming in at $59,990 plus ORC. I know where I’ll be shopping for a new car next year. Jay Burston

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Vaccine scam doing the rounds

A New Zealand cybersecurity organisation is warning people against a vaccination scam that has been doing the rounds this year.

CERT NZ are encouraging people to remember that the vaccination is free and at no point should you have to pay for it. Scammers will take any opportunity to try and trick people into handing over their personal

or financial details, especially through email and text message scams. If anyone ever tries to convince you that you need to pay for your vaccine, your booster, or your place in line, report it to CERT NZ. For more information and to report a scam, visit: www.cert.govt.nz/individuals/ common-threats/covid-19-vaccinescams

Talking about hearing health Audika’s Cherrywood clinic team welcomed the local community, clients and MP for Tauranga Simon Bridges at an open day event last week, to share the work they do and the services they provide to support those with hearing loss.

Guests were given a tour of the world-class facilities that assist Audika’s clinicians to deliver client-centred hearing care to their community.

“Since 2017, the Cherrywood clinic has been a vital part of Local MP Simon Bridges speaks at Audika’s Cherrywood clinic our community,” says Audika open day event last week. regional sales and operations or use hearing devices. manager Michael Severn.

“Audika’s mission is to help more people hear “During the first Covid-19 lockdown last year better,” says Michael, “and we are committed to we were the only clinic in New Zealand able to delivering personalised client-centred hearing service and repair devices for Audika’s clients care to New Zealanders across our 30 clinics across the country. around the country.

“Hearing loss affects many.

“These include five clinics in the Bay, including “It is often referred to as a silent disability and it Cherrywood, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, affects the daily lives of many, from those simple conversations with a loved one to daily interactions Pāpāmoa and Te Puke. If you need any advice or assistance regarding your hearing health, our clinic many people take for granted.” teams would love to see you.”

In New Zealand, hearing loss affects around Visit the Audika Cherrywood Clinic at 344 880,000 people, which is nearly 20 per cent of Otūmoetai Road, Tauranga, phone: 07 570 0254 the population. Less than half of those who or email: cherrywood@audika.co.nz experience hearing loss have accessed hearing care

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A close-knit community at Summerset

Summerset residents enjoying the new friendships and community that living in a village can bring.

Social catch-ups, spontaneous gatherings and trips away are just part of village life at Summerset, and when your new neighbours are also good friends, then why not?

“The camaraderie here is great,” says Summerset resident Jean Sales. “We love getting together for a drink and a catch-up.

“We have a lovely pond with fountains and a garden area here at the village, so ‘meet you at the pond’ has become our term for a gathering!”

Having strong support has been a huge bonus for the couple,

Every Thursday in November 10am, 12pm, 2pm RSVP essential 07 542 9082 Summerset by the Dunes 35 Manawa Road, Papamoa Beach

who were among the first to move into the village.

“The management team here are really good,” says Jean.

“They made us feel welcome straight away and that made the moving-in process a lot easier. The people here are friendly, kind and thoughtful, and we couldn’t have asked for a better group.”

As the number of residents at the village continues to grow, a stunning new temporary recreation centre has just been built to accommodate larger get-togethers.

Once complete, the village centre will include a café, salon, exercise room, indoor pool and library, and with an activities coordinator onsite, there’s always plenty to do.

“We’ve had some great day-trips away together already,” says Jean. “It’s just nice to do things together.

“We’ve become a close community very quickly.”

Join us for exclusive small group tours of Summerset by the Dunes If you’ve ever been curious about village life, now’s the time to get in touch as our wonderful village community at Summerset by the Dunes is growing quickly and homes are selling fast.* We’d love to give you a taste of the Summerset life that our residents love so much and show you around our stunning village and show homes, so we’re planning a month of exclusive small group tours every Thursday in November at 10am, 12pm, and 2pm.

Spaces are limited so you’ll need to RSVP. Call Jennifer Helps, Sales Manager, on 07 542 9082.

We’re looking forward to seeing you!

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When Jean and David moved into their villa at Summerset by the Dunes in Pāpāmoa Beach, they not only found their perfect home, they also gained a bunch of new friends and the support of a vibrant community.

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

Legends live and listening to new music online Another day, another level change, another cancellation. Don’t you just love 2021?

I must confess that, like pretty much everyone else, I didn’t really heed the experts last year when told that this wasn’t going to end any time soon.

We burned huge cardboard lettering saying “2020” on December 31 – in homage to John Oliver’s final show of the year – and all thought we were getting somewhere. Now it seems we were just kids in a car yelling “are we there yet?”

On the bright side, there is new music being released all the time, and there seems to have been a bit of a late rally in the Bay. I don’t know whether it’s people wanting to get albums out before Christmas or just signing off on projects before the end of the year.

I have so far only heard one of these at any length, but I’ll fill you in on them all and then review them after letting the music percolate in my brain for a week or so.

First though, a cancellation of something I mentioned a month ago: Davie Beige will now not be playing at the Jam Factory on December 4.

Like others, he has postponed ‘til next year.

However, another concert that same night is still on – at the time of writing this column.

The Tauranga Sports Rugby Club, at 31 Cameron Road, are hosting three bands uniting under the banner ‘Local Legends’.

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The legends in question are Tryptofunk, Apollo SteamTrain and The Dead Man 6, who are pleased to announce that since this is a “private event”

even the dancefloor will be open (no, I don't know how that works either).

The Dead Man 6 emerged from punk band Liberated Squid, and describe their music as “Post-PunkNoise-Rock”.

They comprise six men (and one woman). The brief snippets I’ve heard reveal fairly straight-ahead enjoyably melodic hi-energy rock.

Tryptofunk.

More challenging is Tryptofunk, who are an extremely prolific, often loud and aggressive hip-hop/Nu-metal duo. They have a number of releases on Spotify, including this year’s five-track Inverse Reality EP, which I rather like.

The third act is Apollo SteamTrain, singer/ songwriter/guitarist Brendan McCarthy, who recently released a very good album, Generation Overload, and who I assume will open the night, which starts at 7pm. Tickets are $22 from the Ticket Fairy.

Also on December 4 is the release of Celeste Music’s Let’s Go album. Celeste Music is Amanda Sloane of Mount Maunganui. She is having a launch concert at the Mount Community Hall, which will feature her music along with

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live dancing by her dance students from Celeste Dance.

Avant-garde?

While Amanda describes her musical style as “rock, jazzy ballads”, I could find no trace of that on the actual album, which is on Spotify now along with previous releases.

It’s sort of affirmational chanting, multiple voices accompanied by very do-it-yourself lo-fi instruments. I guess you could call it avant-garde, though I suspect many would not be so kind. It is certainly very strange.

There are two concerts at the Community Hall, at 2:30pm and 6pm. Door sales are $10, $5 for children/seniors, and $20 per family.

Now let’s welcome more new music. Both Liam Ryan (ex Narc

Swingers: Don’t miss out!

The 16th Avenue Theatre’s April says she wanted to write last production of 2021 is fast a comedy that would require a approaching, with doors opening on cast of mature actors, so she’s November 26. written this comedy about golf, sex Swingers is an adult comedy and retirement. written by one of New Zealand’s “It’s just hilarious. It’s silly and most celebrated playwrights, funny and probably not what April Phillips. you’d expect from a comedy Join Ralph, Archie and George starring over 60s. recently retired golf buddies who “My plays get put on all over the are spending more time than ever world and I’m unable to get to on the golf course and at the most of them, but there are 19th hole. certain theatres that I always Their long suffering “golf try to get to. widows” have had enough.

“Tauranga’s 16th Ave The girls want to enjoy theatre is one of their golden years and my favourites. put some spice back into “There is such a their lives. wonderful, enthusiastic Award-winning singer, volunteer force behind actor, writer, performer and Maggie Grigsby the scenes, and director and Joanna Merv Beets always casts filmmaker April created the Cornwall. story using her own personal incredible actors. experience as a “golf orphan”.

“Anybody producing the arts in the “My dad has played golf for my current environment needs a lot of entire life, so I grew up with golf courage and determination. stories and golf characters,” she says.

“I encourage people to go along, “My mum was a widow to the support the local theatre and just game of golf.” laugh for a couple of hours.”

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and Torch Songer) and Tim Julian (Colourfield Studio head honcho) have new keyboard-centred albums available. Liam’s is modern, dancegroove oriented, and features the likes of Rodger Fox, Midge Marsden, Mike Booth, Steve Garden and a bunch of other heavy-hitters. It has the great title Woven Not Stranded.

Tim’s is under the band name Fragile Colours, is a bit more “song” oriented, and the whole album features the singing of Kamaea Harry. You can hear both those albums on the digital platform of your choice.

Also just out is a new version of (Lover) You Don’t Treat Me Good, featuring the fantastic voice of local bluesman Grant Haua. The song is a duet from a new international album

by American singer Natalia M King and is sensational. I’ll check in with Grant and report back as to how it came about.

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Being on location in the Bay of Plenty The launch of Film Bay of Plenty’s showreel is exciting producers and directors intent on finding new film-friendly locations.

The two-minute sizzle reel, which launches this month, features stunning mountains, forests, beaches, rivers and parks, as well as geothermal, industrial and urban scenes from the Bay’s six district and city council territories.

Featured locations from Taupō, Rotorua Lakes, Kawerau, Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki, Western Bay of Plenty and Tauranga provide a thrilling dive into an untapped, diverse and film-friendly region.

“The pre-production work on the showreel included working with local councils and iwi to film across 14 locations, capturing some of the many highlights around the Bay of Plenty,” says Film Bay of Plenty’s Western Bay and Tauranga executive Tracy Hampton, who also produced the showreel.

“Filming included boating into a canyon and using drones to showcase the powerful vast landscapes.”

Tracy, who comes from a background as an executive producer with extensive experience in film and television, is co-leading Film Bay of Plenty with Jade Kent, who is responsible for Eastern Bay, Rotorua and Taupō.

“With notable films having

Frankie Jean and the Morning Star, Taika Waititi’s Boy, Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, and Without a Paddle. Muru, which was filmed in Taneatua in 2020, is due to be released in 2022.

Film Bay of Plenty’s leadership team also includes marketing manager Elysia Gibb, who has a tourism, logistics and marketing background, and has worked on feature Elysia Gibb, Jade Kent and Tracy Hampton films including The Hobbit, Wolverine, are leading Film Bay of Plenty. Photo: Supplied. Yogi Bear and 10,000 BC. The showreel, which was funded by the NZ Film Commission and filmed by a previously been filmed here, we are Bay of Plenty crew, has been met with excited to continue to promote our high praise from councils and producers locations to international productions, around the region. showing our diverse, unique locations,” “Tauranga’s screen sector is says Jade, who has previously worked for experiencing an exciting period of TVNZ, Māori TV, Sky and Al Jazeera. growth, with council receiving a Film Bay of Plenty, which launched significant increase in enquiries from in 2016, is a regional film office that production companies wanting to film in connects national and international some of the great locations we have,” says productions with crew, locations and Tauranga City Council arts and culture infrastructure based in the Bay of Plenty. manager James Wilson.

It also supports the development of “Earlier this year, during the Long up-and-coming film studios.

Term Plan consultation process, council “Our role for the region and any potential studio is to collaborate and help received a number of submissions from to facilitate a pipeline of work,” says Jade. film practitioners and organisations, advocating for investment into the Productions already filmed in the development of the local screen sector.

Bay include the television series Vegas, “In response to this, council has recently Shannara, Disney’s Pete’s Dragon, Yogi renewed its support of Film Bay of Bear, Mulan, Runaway Millionaires,

Have a go at tennis

Pāpāmoa Sports Tennis Club.

It’s time to play tennis at Pāpāmoa Sports Tennis Club, with 16 courts ready for adults and kids to enjoy a free go on Sunday.

Everyone is welcome to the annual fun event which runs from 1pm at the tennis centre at Gordon Spratt Reserve. The club is well-known for its friendly and relaxed vibe, reflecting the coastal community around it.

Expert professional tennis coach Peter Blow will be on hand on Sunday to provide coaching for kids and adults, with plenty of other activities to enjoy as well.

The free give-it-a-go Love Tennis day will be held at Pāpāmoa Tennis Club, Gordon Spratt Reserve from 1-4pm on Sunday, November 21.

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Saturday 20 November

500p 50c, 1000p $1. Choose from 500 jigsaw pu les, landscape, wasgi , children s. roo field, off Highmore Terrace

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

Kabuku Exhibition -Ulemj Glamuzina

The Incubator Gallery (Historic Village, Tauranga) welcomes Ulemj Glamuzina.

Inspired by Kabuki & Nihon Buyo. Sharing love of Japanese culture. 6th-24th November, 9am-4pm(weekdays),10am-2pm (weekends). info@theincubator.co.nz

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

Baycourt

New Zealand String Quartet 2021 National Tour. 7:30pm at X Space (Classical). Tickets available from ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK

Beth-El Messianic Family

Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), his disciples and early believers. All welcome. Otumoetai Primary 10am or Facebook Live 11am. Joel 02 176 8043 info@bethel.org.nz

Car Boot Sale

Tauranga Racecourse 1383 Cameron Road Entry from Gate 4 Ph 577 1116 or 02 7414 6040. carboot@tscp.org.nz Single site $5.

Double $10. Setup 7am onwards Welcome Bay Community Church. 340 Welcome Bay Road. 8-11 am. $5 per stall. Christmas decorations. Sausage sizzle

Free Water Safety Sessions

Water Safety Month - Free Water Safety Community Sessions NZ - 12-2pm Mount College Pool. Fun, sausage sizzle, bring togs and towel. All welcome Saturdays 10am-12noon, everyone must wear a mask. Hire:

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Sunday 21 November

8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm

Monday 22 November 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

Every 1st Saturday of the month, 14 Jocelyn Street. Swap home garden produce, plants, flowers, seeds, herbs, eggs, preserves etc.

07 549 4522

Art on the Strand

Kids Pottery Class

Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am 4pm. The Strand, Tauranga. Tauranga Society of Artists

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

Croquet

Let’s Learn Something New

Make a pottery Christmas gift, trinket/key bowl, toothpick holder, 9am-12:30pm $65 each child, ages 5-14yrs, Max 10 kids BPC.kidsclasses@ gmail.com Ph 021 271 1433 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 Inaugural meeting to gauge interest in new U3A club Eastern Tauranga 7pm Tuesday 30th Nov at Papamoa SRC, Gordon Spratt. See u3a.nz

Otumoetai College Art Exhibition

Petanque Tauranga BOP Association Fill the Clubgrid daysso Sat,that Tues & Thurs. Tawa Street, every and every Mt row Maunganui.

French game played with Kiwi boulescontains available. Ph ohn 0 07 for 3x3flair, square playing times the digits 1 to 9 Tauranga Amateur Variety Concert

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The People’s Gallery (Historic Village,Tauranga) welcomes the Otumoetai College Juniors.

How to solve Showcasing works, in various media, by year 9 and 10 students. 6th-20th November,10am-3pm Sudoku! (weekdays),10am-2pm (weekends). info@theincubator.co.nz

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Western Bay Museum Tour

Katikati Bowling Club

New Club Formation

Jigsaw Library

Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710 Make your museum experience come alive with a fascinating guided tour. 12noon. WBOP residents/ratepayers FREE. 32 Main Rd, Katikati.

Ph 07 549 0651

LOL Laughter Wellness

Car Boot Sale

Village Radio Museum

Light jazz/classical. 2-3:30pm Saturday 27 Nov. $10 admission, children +5yrs

Solution No.2112 allowed. Holy Trinity Events 7 6 9 5 1 8Centre 2 4 cnr Devonport & 3rd ave.

9 2 7 3 8 1www.tavac.co.nz 5 6 7 3 9Market 8 Tauranga 1 6 2 4Farmers 6 87:45am-noon 3 9 7 2 at 4 Tauranga 5 Primary School cnr 7 5th 8 Avenue. Rain, hail or 6 9 & 3 Cameron 5 1 4 Road 7 5 Direct 4 shine.

8 2 from 6 1 the 3 Producers. Support local Tauranga Fuchsia 2 9 4 1 3 5 6 7Group 1 4Last 8 Saturday 7 5 3 of9 the 2 month 1:30-4pm at 3 2 6 Street 9 4 Arts 5 Elizabeth 8 1& Craft Centre. Free entry.

Fuchsia & perennial care, workshops, cuttings and plants for sale

Tauranga Open Woodworking Group

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

Ph Peter 571 0633

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Every Sunday 9am-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

Maketu Market

3rd and 5th Sunday. Setup from 7am at Maketu Village Green.$10 per stall. Ph Maureen 021 267 1685

Meditation To Support COP26

Join a concerned climate change group 7:30pm for a guided meditation on ZOOM to support the climate change conference. Email: joejohnson31415@gmail.com for link

NZDA BOP Range Day

NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licence

Papamoa Farmers Market

58 Ashley Place, Papamoa 8:30am-12pm. Live music, food trucks, vegetables, coffee, seedlings, playground, fresh meat & seafood

Papamoa Lions Club Market

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

Public Range Day

NZDA public range day - Last Sunday of each month. 300m rifle range at the C Par , open from 9am to approx. 3pm. $20/shooter

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 6:30pm & 2nd & 4th Saturdays at 10am. Workshop 3 Cherokee Place, Mount Maunganui

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

Tauriko Playcentre Garage Sale

Tibetan Buddhist Teachings

9-11:30am at Tauriko Playcentre parking at Tauriko School. Childrens books, clothing, household goods, seedlings and raffles. pdates on Facebook - Tauriko Playcentre

Prayers, mantras and a meditation session from 10am-12noon. 25 Junction Road, Te Puna. Everyone welcome! Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tashichoepel.ling

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 (next week). 1235 Cameron Rd. Info: men4change.org or support@men4change.org

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

Tauranga City Brass Band

Come along and join our friendly band. New players welcome.

Rehearsals 7-9pm at 10 Yatton St. Ph 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 St, Tauranga. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191

Tauranga Men’s Shed

Open Mon-Fri at the Historic Village. Toyshop selling wooden toys, mah-jong racks etc.

Wednesdays, surplus tools and materials sold

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

Tauranga Wood Carvers Group

2nd & 4th Mondays of the month 9:30am-2:30pm at Tauranga Woodcrafters workshop 3 Cherokee Place, Mt Maunganui

Western Bay Museum Tour

Make your Museum experience come alive with a fascinating Guided Tour. Mon & Thurs 11am.

WBOP residents and ratepayers FREE. Other: Adult $5/GC $4. 32 Main Rd, Katikati.

Ph 07 549 0651

Zonta Club of Tauranga

Service club empowering women & girls through service & advocacy. We meet on the 2nd Monday each month. Ph Leigh 0210 267 2631

Tuesday 23 November Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 7:30pm St Peters Anglican Church.

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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

Cardio, dance, weights, dance, floor work, dance, have fun and feel good.

9:30-10:30am St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Road, Cherrywood.

Ph Gloria 021 139 2448

Keep On Your Feet

Katikati 10:30am-11:30am, Memorial Hall, Main Road. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617

Otumoetai Walking Group

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

Papamoa Table Tennis

Come along for some friendly competition. 7-9pm Papamoa College Gym Cost: $5 for adults $4 for students. Bats available for use. Ph Brendon 022 157 3480

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 578 3603

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 South Bowls

Exercise your brain, body and meet new friends. Free coaching and loan bowls available. Don’t just sit there, book a time! 15 Tutchen St. Ph 578 6881 or 578 6213

Te Puke Pipe Band

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

Wednesday 24 November 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

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

All welcome. Please advise AgeConcern 578 2631 if you are attending

Adults Ballet Plus

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

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

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at 10am Omokoroa Yacht Club – Take lunch. Ph Renee 07 576 6699

Cards

Cribbage 12:45 at RSA Greerton.

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

Fernland Spa Gentle Exercise

Chlorine free warm mineral water.

Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from accident or illness. Great for strength, flexibility, 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

Kaimai Ramblers Tramping Group

From Waihi Beach: Tramp to Orokawa Bay and through to Homunga Beach and return. Grade Easy/Mod S/C. Kevin 0210 200 6306

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Road. Mixed Rollups 12:45-3pm

Marching For Leisure

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 Women’s Section

Xmas Social Day starts at 1pm.

Entertainer is the talented Rae Carton.

Phone the office if transport is required.

Please bring a $5 exchange gift

Pickleball Morning Play

Baypark 10am to noon. Join the fun!

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

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping

Kaimai Summit - Hurunui. Grade moderate. Robbie 021 213 2500

Tauranga Scrollsaw Woodworking Group

1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month 9:30am-2:30pm at the Tauranga Woodcrafters Workshop at 3 Cherokee Place, Mount Maunganui

Tauranga Wood Turners Group

1st Tuesday & 4th Wednesday of the month at the Tauranga Woodcrafters workshop at 3 Cherokee Place, Mount Maunganui 9:30am-2:30pm

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

Western Bay Museum Tour

Make your museum experience come alive with a fascinating guided tour.

2pm. WBOP residents and ratepayers FREE. Other: Adult $5/GC $4. 32 Main Rd, Katikati. Ph 07 549 0651

Thursday 25 November Age Concern Monthly Meeting

Tauranga Citizens Club (upstairs), at 10am. Topic: Seasons of Grief. $4 pp.

Cap Life Skills

Floral Hub

Thursdays at Our Place on Willow St. My Place Flowers and Foliage grown and picked gresh by local growers for sale. Open 7-7:30am for florists and 7:30-9am for the public

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

Kickstart Toastmasters

Develop your confidence and speaking skills in a fun, supportive club setting. 7am at Basestation, 148 Durham St, CBD. Visitors welcome.

Ph Stan 022 390 2216

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 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

Friday 26 November Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Ph 0800 229 6757

Baycourt

Type Cast presented by KJ Studios.

26-29 Nov. 5pm at Addison Theatre (Dance). Tickets available from ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK

Katikati Sewing & Knitting

Fridays 10-11am. 14 Jocelyn Street Katikati. Sewing machines and lessons/ help available. 07 549 4522

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

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

Ph Denise 027 291 9917

Te Puke Bowling Club

New members welcome. Loan bowls available. Friday rollup 12:45pm.

Ph Te Puke Club 573 9709

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Sat 20th Mike Everard Memorial Ft. Local Musicians 7:30-10:30pm

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Sun 21st Tim Armstrong 3-6pm

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greerton

SAT 20 NOV 8am-10am 40a Emmett St, Greerton. Combined household, various items

papamoa

MEGA GARAGE SALE Sunday 21 Nov 8am-12noon 316a Papamoa Beach Road. MEGA garage sale.

All items must go! Houseware, furniture, toys, kid’s books, children’s & adults clothing, cook books, pet items, sporting goods

JUST $23.50+gst with FREE signs & price stickers!

automotive

livestock

A NEW COMMANDMENT I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, but also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:34-35)

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

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

Found Adult Female Tabby & White Cat. Ohauiti Area. Ref: 526833

computers

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. 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

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

lost & found

FOUND KITTEN & PUPPIES various places, colours and sex.

Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

Found Adult Female Tabby & White Cat. Welcome Bay Area.

Ref: 527086 Found Adult Female Black Cat. Te Puke Area. Ref: 527215

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

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 NOVEMBER 24th– now we can go to the Waikato, lets go see the Hamilton Gardens– 24th– Christmas shopping at Te Awa Shopping and Berry Farm 25th– off to Rotorua again to play on the Duck & Explore three lakes.

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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

BUILDER AVAILABLE repair maintenance, decks, pergolas, fences, all housing work. Ph Roger 022 121 3356 HANDYMAN, section maintenance, lawns, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting and odd jobs. Free quotes. Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 07 544 5911

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TAURANGA WATER WATCHERS PLAN Pursuant to the Supply of Water Bylaw 2019 (the Bylaw), public notice is given that water restrictions are being implemented as part of the Water Watchers Plan.

What you need to know • This is a year-round water conservation plan • We are asking everyone to watch their water – At Home, At Work, In the Community • Please refer to www.tauranga.govt.nz/waterwatchers to see permitted water use throughout the year The Water Watchers Plan will be in place from 9am Monday, 22 November 2021 until further notice.

The Water Watchers Plan applies to all properties that are connected to the Tauranga City Council’s water supply. Recycled water, bore water, and water used for testing fire systems, firefighting and related activities are exempt from the water restrictions. Water from rainwater tanks is also exempt if not topped up from the Tauranga City Council’s water supply.

From the date of this notice, a breach of the Water Watchers Plan constitutes a breach of the Bylaw and will be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Bylaw.

Visit www.tauranga.govt.nz or phone 577 7000 for more information. Full copies of the Bylaw and the Water Watchers Plan can be inspected and are available free of charge from Tauranga City Council’s Customer Service Centre situated at 91 Willow Street, Tauranga or the Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Greerton and Papamoa Libraries. Copies can also be obtained from Council’s website at www.tauranga.govt.nz or by phoning (07) 577 7000.

Marty Grenfell – Chief Executive

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