The Weekend Sun - 3 December 2021

3 December 2021, Issue 1088

Photo: John Borren.

An eye for detail

Just when you thought the village arts community at the bottom of 17th Avenue couldn’t get any more creative, they once again decide to expand their artistic boundaries.

The little cottage at the end of the main street at Tauranga

Historic Village, previously home to the Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival team, is now the new creative space for a community of potters and ceramic artists.

“The vision for The Pot House Ceramics Gallery and

Studios is a space that elevates pottery and ceramics as a serious, contemporary and traditional art form,” says The Incubator Creative Hub director Simone Anderson.

Pictured: Dominique Ford. Story continues on page 9.

The Bay’s largest circulating, most read newspaper. 70,500 copies to the homes of 182,700 residents throughout TAURANGA, MOUNT MAUNGANUI, PAPAMOA, WAIHI BEACH, KAIMAI, KATIKATI, TE PUKE, PAENGAROA, OTAMARAKAU and all RDs

Your Central City Health Centre

OPEN EVERY DAY 8AM - 9PM

Tauranga’s After Hours Doctors NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY

OPEN 7 DAYS 8AM - 9PM

Full medical services available including xrays FREE ACC Consultations for children under 14

• accident & medical

• dentist

• xray

• urgent care

2nd Avenue Health Centre - 19 Second Avenue - Tauranga

TEL:577 0010 Accident & HealthCare - 19 Second Avenue - Tauranga

Friday 3 December 2021 1 The Strand, PO Box 240, Tauranga Phone 07 578 0030 www.theweekendsun.co.nz ads@thesun.co.nz newsroom@thesun.co.nz

you gain over 3x the coverage in 1 publication = 1 cost

The Weekend Sun

2

The Weekend Sun is published every Friday, delivered throughout the Western Bay of Plenty with 70,000 copies circulated from Waihi Beach, through Katikati, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa and Te Puke and available to collect at many stand locations throughout the area.

NEWSPAPER For a full list of stand locations see https://theweekendsun.co.nz/stand-locations Produced by Sun Media Ltd, an independent andAudited locally owned company based at Circulation 1 The Strand, Tauranga. ABC Audited Circulation 31/03/2021.

31/09/2019

Sun Media Ltd Directors: Claire & Brian Rogers General Manager: Jay Burston Editor: Dan Sheridan Editorial: Letitia Atkinson, Alisha Evans, MacKenzie Dyer, Rosalie Liddle Crawford, Mathew Nash, Jordan Boyd. Photography: John Borren. Publications Manager: Kathy Sellars. Advertising: Bianca Lawton, Jo Delicata, Karlene Sherris, Suzy King, Lois Natta, Sharon Eyres, Ian Evans, Sophie Main, Nadia Glover. Design Studio: Kym Johnson, Kerri Wheeler, Kyra Duffy, Caitlin Burns. Office: Angela Speer, Taylor Lehman.

Fixing the ship living is something that must be National Party supporters are justified these days. fully immune to leadership But what really jumped out at me changes, having had two jabs and was his penchant for DIY. The Weekend Sun shot Combined BOPare Times now a booster thanks Circulation Now we talking. circulation of NZME 10,162 69,062 circulation He spoke of shopping for power to Chris Luxon.

tools at Bunnings – the Ryobi One+ Substance rarely beats style when it to be exact. I have a few pieces of that comes to politics, which mayCombined explainBOP Times, Katikati Advertiser collection myself but if I owned seven whyp:interim and Te Puke Times circulation is 07 578leader 0030 Shane Reti never houses I’d be buying something a bit appeared to be in the running. lessAfter than HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz a long stint as a doctor in Northland, Reti completed his second Master’s Degree at Harvard University in 2007 before becoming an assistant professor there.

He’s been a senior lecturer at Auckland University and, to top it off, he is also a trained and registered accountant.

He was awarded a Queen’s Service Medal for public service in 2006.

In his maiden speech to Parliament in 2016, Reti described himself as “just Shane, a Māori boy more professional like DeWalt. from Northland”.

Also, Bunnings is Australian-owned.

Humble, dedicated and brilliant Mitre10 is too, but the individual – quite obviously not the required stores tend to be owner-operated. attributes to make it to the top of It was a master stroke to mention New Zealand politics.

DIY, for anyone who knows anything Luxon was always going to be the about key words and internet searches. favourite when he put his hand up.

He’s been touted as leader since April Getting the job done last year - before his first term as an For example, Tuesday’s speech didn’t MP even started. get anywhere near the 1.7 million He’s also an overachiever, although views that another Bunnings shopper he only has one Master’s Degree got on TikTok after posting a video (commerce) from the University of of a badly loaded car at the Takanini Canterbury. But he does have a highstore on Monday this week. profile career to launch from, notably A man in a late model Holden as the former CEO of Air NZ. He also Commodore sedan stuffed 4.8 metre owns seven houses, which, in New lengths of timber through the back Zealand is a direct measure of success window and into the front passenger – a bit like goats in Mongolia. seat, leaving an absurd amount of During his introductory speech on overhang – almost as wide as the Tuesday, he covered off some of the vehicle itself. hot topics, including his Christian The comedy-drama that ensued faith. It seems that clean, righteous

perfectly summed up the lengths some Kiwis will go to for that DIY project.

With less than a year of politics under his belt, Luxon will have to use all of those DIY skills to get the National Party back up and running.

Covid country

There has been quite a lot of talk about vaccination rates varying by region and ethnicity, but what is quite noticeable is how the percentages drop in line with the size of the population.

The smaller towns of the central North Island, Northland, East Cape, West Coast of the South Island and Southland are well below the national average for vaccination rates.

Detailed breakdowns of suburbs within towns show more well-heeled suburbs within these towns have higher rates than average for their area, but still lower rates than the national average.

For whatever reason, small town and rural New Zealand is taking longer to get protected. I doubt if that is all down to a lack of willingness. More likely a lack of access and marketing.

Otago University highlighted this trend two months ago, with associate professor Garry Nixon and his team from the Dunedin School of Medicine finding vaccination rates to be 11 per cent lower in rural areas.

The problem with this is that the quality of emergency medical services also declines in line with the size of the population. If that’s not a disaster waiting to happen, I don’t know what is.

Hopefully, with the traffic light system coming into play today, those rates will see a bit of a boost. daniel@thesun.co.nz

IMPORTANT STUFF: All material is copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Sun Media makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all information and accepts no liability for errors or omissions or the subsequent use of information published.

Very early traffic lights first took root in London. They were controlled manually by police officers through the use of Semaphore arms during the day, and at night time they relied on gas to illuminate in darkness.

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 December 2021

3

Orange is the way back New Zealand moves to a new Covid-19 Protection Framework, also known as the traffic light system, on December 3.

The new approach to tackling the pandemic will introduce more freedoms for vaccinated New Zealanders.

The Bay of Plenty region will be a mix of orange and red settings. The districts of Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki, Taupō, Rotorua Lakes and Kawerau will start at red, while other districts, including the Western Bay of Plenty, will begin at orange.

The Ministry of Health advises that at orange, there will be community transmission with pressure on our health system.

There may also be an increasing risk for at-risk people.

At orange, people can continue to carry out everyday activities.

There are restrictions to limit the spread of the virus and protect vulnerable people, but you can go to work, school, gyms, church, restaurants and many more places.

Most businesses can open with no restrictions on numbers if they choose to follow the government’s My Vaccine Pass requirements and only allow fully vaccinated people into their premises.

If they choose not to follow My Vaccine Pass requirements, there will be limits on the number of people who can be in a venue at one time.

You will be legally required to provide your My Vaccine Pass to enter places that have vaccination requirements in place under the traffic light system. This may include hospitality venues, events, gatherings and gyms.

You cannot be asked to provide your My Vaccine Pass to access basic needs services, such as supermarkets, public transport and essential health care.

To keep safe at orange, and as well as providing your My Vaccine Pass, record keeping and scanning are required, and face coverings are mandatory on flights and public transport, and in taxis, retail outlets and public venues.

They’re also encouraged elsewhere, as is social distancing.

If you have flu or cold symptoms, isolate immediately and contact Healthline for advice on getting a test.

For those who are vaccinated, it will seem like orange is the new alert level one, with new freedoms opened up under the Covid-19 Protection Framework. For those who are unvaccinated, it may feel like orange is a return to alert level four.

For more information on the traffic light system, visit: www. covid19.govt.nz/traffic-lights/ covid-19-protection-framework

#ThisIsYourTime

TISSOT pr 100 lady.

A STRIKING SWISS MADE STYLE STATEMENT.

ELIZ ABETH STREET (OPPOSITE FARMERS) PHONE 07 57 7 0500

T I S S O T WAT C H E S . C O M wat c h e s o n l i n e . c o . n z

Rosalie Liddle Crawford

C os m e tic M e d ic ine

! r e m m u s s i h t e l relax in sty

Get your outdoor space ready for Christmas!

We have one of the Bay’s largest outdoor furniture showrooms with lots of stock ready for delivery!

Friday 3 December 2021 A selection of local breaking stories featured this week on...

The Weekend Sun

4

Call to scrap GST on Murray Denyer, pictured with his wife Lisa, was originally diagnosed with kidney cancer back in 2017.

The only local daily news source you need, constantly updated, seven days a week

www.sunlive.co.nz News tips ph

0800 SUNLIVE

Photo: Alice Veysey.

Last Zespri shipment

The last of this year’s crop of Zespri Kiwifruit departed the Port of Tauranga this week, concluding another strong but challenging season of New Zealand-grown kiwifruit.

The final 1800 tonnes of Zespri Green Kiwifruit are on board MV Kakariki, which will unload in Tokyo and Kobe in early December, with the final refrigerated containers bound for Hong Kong departing in the coming days.

Around 17,000 refrigerated containers have been used to safely deliver more than 177 million trays - approximately 620,000 tonnes - of class one fruit to Zespri’s global customers and consumers during another season affected by the impacts of Covid-19.

Suspected arson

A Givealittle page has been set up to help a Bay of Plenty couple who lost their livelihoods to a suspected arson attack during the early hours of Monday morning.

Twelve fire crews battled the blaze at a building on the corner of Commerce Street and George Street in central Whakatāne.

The building houses several businesses including Epic Escape, the escape room entertainment site.

“We’re absolutely devastated that the thoughtless actions of some individuals has resulted in the loss of Epic Escape,” say business owners Matt and Anne via Facebook.

Anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact their nearest police station.

A Tauranga man suffering from an aggressive form of cancer is calling on the government to scrap GST payments for those self-funding their own treatments.

Murray Denyer’s life took a sinister turn in 2017 when a 9cm tumour was detected on one of his kidneys. After immediate surgery for renal cell carcinoma, the cancer later metastasised, spreading first to the lungs before attacking his pancreas, liver and pelvic bone in late 2019.

Given between two and five years to live by his oncologist, Murray’s options were laid bare. Immunotherapies – modern drugs that boost your immune system and fight off cancer – quickly became the only show in town, and an expensive show at that.

Over the next two years, his spend on self-funded treatments would top $200,000, with $26,000 of that figure going on GST. “That stings a bit,” says the recently retired law firm partner and former Zespri general counsel. “I’ve contributed to our economy, and I’ve paid a lot of tax throughout my life.”

He believes the government should reconsider its approach to

modern medicines, and view them as an investment in public health, not a cost.

“New Zealanders who are self-funding their own medicines should not have to pay GST as well,” says Murray, who believes the country’s health system should also pick up the tab to administer those medicines.

Currently, patients also have to pay for a nurse or clinic to administer their self-funded medication.

“If you fund the medicines upfront, you can extend a person’s life as a productive, contributing citizen.

“New Zealand has a reputation for doing heroic things with funding. Look at our response to the earthquakes.

“This country is capable of moving the dial to bring about real change in how we fund and access medicines, but it requires a philosophical change in thinking.

“Invest in health. Frontload it. Look after your people.

“The big issue is that with the exception of a few who can self-fund these drugs, the majority of Kiwis are missing out on life-extending medicines that are publicly funded all over the developed world, and in countries that we compare ourselves to.

20 7-20 201 Ga s r ag ut e s & S l e e po

Fire brigades out of action

Two small volunteer fire brigades are no longer able to operate because they do not have enough vaccinated volunteers.

Fire and Emergency personnel were required to have their first dose by Monday, November 29, and be fully vaccinated by mid-January.

Without enough vaccinated volunteers to operate at full capacity, Matakana Island brigade, along with the Inangahua brigade on the West Coast, will have to temporarily take their trucks out of service.

The nearest stations to Matakana Island are Tauranga and Ōmokoroa, and they will respond when needed.

Officials are looking to get the brigades up and running again as soon as possible.

Dreaming of a hassle-free holiday!

020 7-2 201 Ga s r ag ut e s & S l e e po

EXPLORING THE SOUTH

THE HIDDEN NORTH

30 Jan 22 - 5 nights

13 Mar or 10 Apr 22 21 days

8 May 22 - 21 days

(twin-share)*

$4365pp

(twin-share)*

$2650 pp

(twin-share)*

$4365pp

All Covid-19 travel precautions are followed to keep you safe.

Bay hits vaccine milestone

The Bay of Plenty District Health Board has reached their 90 per cent Covid-19 vaccination first dose target, but the job is not finished yet.

The district ticked over the 90 per cent first dose milestone on November 30.

More than 194,000 people have received their first dose of the vaccine in the Bay of Plenty, while more than 95 per cent of the district’s Pasifika community have been fully vaccinated.

To reach the 90 per cent fully vaccinated milestone, a further 21,000 people in the district need to receive their second dose.

DESTINATION MARLBOROUGH

Whether it’s a growing family you need to accommodate or a desire to add value to your current property, Versatile Tauranga has the solution for you.

Visit our display centre:

The best value on the market with over 30 years experience!

To enquire today about joining us for a memorable journey.

30-32 Fifteenth Avenue, Tauranga 07 578 8898 tauranga@versatile.co.nz Open: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4.30pm or by appointment

0800 33 99 33 uniqueholidaytours.co.nz * Single supplement available

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 December 2021

5

self-funded drugs Over the space of two years, Murray Denyer’s spend on self-funded cancer treatments topped $200,000, with $26,000 of that figure going on GST. Photo: Alice Veysey.

“And that is wrong.”

The father of three was initially recommended a combination of two immunotherapies – Keytruda and Yervoy. Over the course of the next year, he would pay $142,000 for the two drugs.

He has also experienced Sunitinib, which is the only treatment funded for kidney cancer in New Zealand.

“It’s a dinosaur of a drug,” he says. “It stops the tumour from sourcing a blood supply, but it has brutal side effects.”

He lived “a fairly miserable existence” with mouth ulcers, serious digestive issues and yellowing skin but it was keeping him alive.

Until it wasn’t.

Blood tests revealed the drug was starting to impact his remaining kidney and liver function.

“It was making me even more sick. This is the predicament you find yourself in with this disease.

“If you can only take the old drugs the government funds, those drugs can end up killing you. If you stop taking those drugs, then the cancer will kill you.”

BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK BLACK

FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY FRIDAY

Murray was forced to self-fund another treatment called Axitinib. Globally, it’s considered a ‘standard of care’ for advanced kidney cancer, and has been on Pharmac’s list of drugs it wants to fund since 2013. Almost nine years later, it’s still not funded.

“I am fortunate,” he says. “I could access the money to pay for my treatment, but should we have to in New Zealand? What if I hadn’t been able to? What about people who have this cancer and who can’t pay for their own drugs? Their lives are cut short, often by years.”

Murray remains unsure of what the future holds or how much time he has left, but he says cancer has been a great teacher.

“I think we spend a lot of time distracted by work-related dramas. Not anymore. I am focused on my wife Lisa and my kids, the quality of my existence and being present in my life. It took cancer to get me here.”

This story was reproduced with the kind permission of The Medicine Gap. To read the full, unedited version, visit: www.themedicinegap.co.nz/ voices/murray-kidney-cancer/ Rachel Smalley

SLEEPMAX POCKET PILLOWTOP

POSTURE ELITE FIRM

BLOOM LATEX

Queen mattress + Base

Queen mattress + Base 3 Zoned Pocket Spring Technology

Queen mattress + Base Natural latex for additional posture support

WAS $3140

WAS $4988

High-density foam with plush pillowtop

WAS $1081

NOW $865

SALE

BED

SALE BLACK FRIDAY

SUPER

All sizes available

50

SAVER!

%

OFF

All sizes available

Made In NZ For Kiwis

By Kiwis

50 %

OFF

All sizes available

SPINE SUPPORTER Queen mattress + Base Your ultimate mattress for all night comfort

WAS $7398

BLACK FRIDAYD NOW $3699 E D BLACK FRIDAY N BLACK XTEFRIDAY E BLACK FRIDAY

NOW $1995

NOW $1570

60 %

OFF

All sizes available

FREE LOCAL DELIVERY

WITH EVERY PURCHASE over $999 and within 10 km of the store VALID TILL: 05/12/2021

Price for mattress and base only

65 Chapel St, Tauranga (In Bay Central Shopping Centre) Mon-Fri 9.30am - 5.30pm / Sat-Sun 10am - 6pm (Ph: 07 578 5874) * C om f or t g ua r a nte e not a v a ila b le in a ll m od e ls , s om e te r m s a nd c ond itions m a y a p p ly . F ina nc e op tions a v a ila b le in- s tor e . E nq uir e in - s tor e f or of f e r s a nd T s & C s . B e d s 4u r e s e r v e th e r ig h t to a m e nd a ny m is p r ints or e r r or w ith in th is a d v e r tis e m e nt. A ll s toc k s ub j e c t to p r ior s a le .

60 Night Comfort Guarantee*

4

BEDS U .co.nz Bring back your dream sleep

Friday 3 December 2021

The Weekend Sun

6

Maketū chefs Kasey and Kārena Bird.

Have you ever been told that your heart doesn’t pump as well as it used to, or perhaps you have to take water pills to help with your breathing or for swelling in your legs?

P3 Research are looking for volunteers to take part in the FineArts Heart Failure study - a new study testing a potential new treatment to help your heart pump better.

Festival of flavour on menu

You may qualify to take part in this study if you:

The Bay of Plenty coastline will host its first Flavours of Plenty Festival in April next year, showcasing the cuisine and creativity associated with the region’s plentiful produce.

• Are aged 40 years or older • Are taking ‘water tablets’ • Have had a scan of your heart within the last 12 months • Have well controlled blood pressure (either with or without medication) • You will be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses

For more information and to see if you may be eligible, phone 0800 786 529 to speak with one of our team or apply online by visiting: www.p3research.co.nz and follow the links to the ‘current studies’ page.

S2047kdP3research

Promed House, Suite 11, 71 Tenth Ave, Tauranga

The four-day festival is expected to attract 10,000 people, and will feature a range of events including Vegan Vibes and the Ōhope Local Wild Food Festival, alongside newcomers such as The Modern Day Hāngī with Maketū chefs Kasey and Kārena Bird.

Tourism Bay of Plenty general manager Oscar Nathan says the festival will provide visitors and locals with the ideal opportunity to celebrate the region’s horticultural origins, from Waihī Beach to Whakatāne and Ōhope.

“We encourage everyone to save April 7-10 in your calendar now,” says Oscar. “It doesn’t matter how adventurous your palate is or where you are in the coastal Bay of Plenty, there will be something to savour and delight your tastebuds.”

The Flavours of Plenty brand was initially

launched in June, marking a collaboration between people from the food, education and hospitality sectors keen to identify opportunities that build on the region’s identity as a source of high-quality land and sea produce.

Flavours of Plenty chairperson Stacey Jones, founder of pop-up restaurant Kitchen Takeover, says the foodie community quickly mobilised, and is excited about delivering an event that will reflect the region’s developing food story.

“The Bay of Plenty is earning a reputation for its amazing plant-based food,” says Stacey, “and we have very talented individuals here doing great things in this space.”

Nathan hopes the festival announcement will provide a much-needed boost for tourism, event and hospitality businesses in the region as they continue to work through the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“We’re genuinely excited at the momentum of support and enthusiasm that’s building,” he says.

Programme details, including ticket sales, will be announced in early 2022. For more information, visit: www.flavoursofplentyfestival.com

Summer’s here and outdoor watering restrictions are heating up too

The Weekend Sun

Frustrating wait for allergy tests

Aidan Swinburne, 12, has a range of allergies - some of which are life threatening. Photo: John Borren.

A 12-year-old boy who is severely allergic to a raft of everyday items has been left frustrated after being told he can no longer get the testing he needs.

Aidan Swinburne was due to have extensive allergy testing that requires a day stay in Tauranga Hospital’s paediatric unit, but a staffing shortage means this is no longer possible.

Preliminary tests earlier in November confirmed his allergen levels had dropped, which meant he could undergo further testing to see if he could tolerate some of his allergens.

At his peak, Aidan was allergic to 27 different things, but this has since reduced to nine.

He is allergic to tomato, shellfish, wet grass, dandelions, birch, all nuts, dust and mould.

A number of his allergens can spark an anaphylactic reaction, including tomatoes and peanuts.

Aidan and mum Leanne were hopeful he could try tomatoes at the next phase of his testing to add more variety to his diet.

“It just got his hopes up,” says Leanne.

“His allergen levels have dropped and now we can’t do anything.

“He’s 12 and there’s just no flavour in his diet whatsoever.”

Leanne says she knows there are “bigger issues” that people are facing, but the situation with hospital allergy services remains a frustrating one.

“We finally hit a milestone and now it’s null and void. We just have to wait.”

Friday 3 December 2021

7

Aidan is equally disappointed.

“I have a very bland diet and I mostly eat the same thing,” says the Otūmoetai Intermediate student.

He also has to be very careful when eating out or at friends’ places, to ensure there are no traces whatsoever of tomato, nuts or shellfish in the food he eats.

Just touching tomato or peanut-related products will cause his skin to go red and swell.

Most of his reactions can be managed with antihistamines, but he does carry an EpiPen in case of a severe reaction.

Aidan would love to try lasagne, but can’t do so unless he has the tests. Until then he will stick to plain mince with mayonnaise.

Bay of Plenty District Health Board inpatient medical and paediatric services nurse leader Regan Spillane says they regret the frustration and inconvenience experienced by people trying to access paediatric allergy services at Tauranga Hospital.

He says allergy testing takes place in the paediatric day stay unit and requires registered nursing resources.

“We are currently experiencing a registered nursing shortage in our paediatric service and, as a result, our day stay unit has been closed temporarily,” says Regan.

“The situation is being regularly reviewed and it is intended to recommence allergy testing as soon as possible.”

Regan says outpatient clinics are still operating.

Alisha Evans

Lifeguards land $360k boost

BayTrust is to provide multi-year funding for Surf Lifesaving NZ’s Eastern Region, which will see $360,000 distributed between local surf clubs over the next three years.

The funds will help to keep volunteer lifeguards on patrol.

It is the first time BayTrust has approved a multi-year grant for the organisation, and the ongoing stability it provides is a godsend according to Avan Polo, regional manager for Surf Lifesaving NZ

Eastern Region. “It will enable the doors to stay open fundamentally,” says Avan.

“To have a multi-year grant is fantastic because clubs can plan their activities with more surety and confidence.

“They’re now not thinking ‘what if ’ or ‘maybe’.

“It’s a significant contribution. I’ve had phone conversations with the respective club chairpersons and they’re simply ecstatic.”

Friday 3 December 2021

The Weekend Sun

8

Bargains aren’t just for Black Friday.

Chiropractic HD Limited Edition Bed

50%

off selected Sleepyhead Beds#

30%

9069927 | 9069926 | 9069928

Time flies when you’re fast asleep. So, if you can’t wait for Xmas to come, speed things up with a new bed. Then there’ll be no tossing, turning, or lying awake fretting. Especially since you got it for less than half price.

$2499

up to

QUEEN. KING. SUPER KING. SAME PRICE.

68% off

Missed Black Friday?

No worries, our prices are still reclined.

#

If you find a better bargain on the same item somewhere else - we’ll match it.+

off selected Bedroom & Dining Furniture and Lounge Suites# including

Series 4 8kg Front Load Washing Machine WAN24121AU 9068078

20%

$999 Limited Stock. Also available in Pacifico Ash.

Summit Fabric Recliner - Pacifico Dark Grey

70” 70UP8050PVB 4K LED TV

9066146

$799 $1599 50% off was

30%

9068337

#

$2299

Charlie Queen 4 Piece Slat Bed Bedroom Suite

off selected Nursery#

9039548

off selected Bedding#

$2799 $3999 was

Beckett 4 Seater Left Chaise Lounge Suite - Grey 9065529

$2199 $4399 50% off was

Limited Stock. Also available in Right Hand Chaise.

Get bargains and earn Airpoints DollarsTM.~ It’s a win-win.

#

20%

off Cushions, Rugs & Throws# Buy one get one

Half Price on Remington^

Offers valid dates vary, see individual product pages online for details. Available, while stocks last, unless otherwise stated. Some products on display in selected stores only – please call 0800 764 847 to check availability. Personal shoppers only. # Discount is off our full retail price and not available in conjunction with any other offer. ~AirpointsTM terms and conditions apply. Visit smithscity.co.nz/airpoints for more detail. + Price Promise terms and conditions apply. Visit smithscity.co.nz/ price-promise for more details. ^Valid 1 - 7 December 2021. Applies to qualifying products purchased at the same time within a single transaction. Subject to availability. Not available in conjunction with any other offer. Limits and other exclusions may apply. Personal shoppers only, trade not supplied.

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 December 2021

9

Ceramics gallery a welcome new space open at the Historic Village.

“They mark important steps in Tauranga City Council’s partnership with The Incubator,” says James.

“The Incubator have a compelling vision of growing the vibrant and diverse community of arts experiences based at the Historic Village, and these openings are great examples of The Incubator’s model - rapidly piloting new creative enterprises, creating opportunities for the city’s artists, and giving the wider community opportunities to connect and engage with creativity.”

James says Tauranga is home to a wide range of skilled potters, ceramicists and object makers, who he knew were very much looking forward to the arrival of The Pot House, as a showcase for their work.

“We’re committed to putting this new space on the map as a ‘go to place’ to purchase excellent ceramic art,” says Simone.

“We are now also taking submissions for the 2022 Ceramic Artist Solo Exhibition schedule for The Pot House Exhibitor’s Gallery.

“The exhibition programme will launch monthly alongside our other galleries for a three-week duration.”

Any ceramic artists and potters who would like to feature their work in the retail gallery space and be part of the bigger arts movement are encouraged to contact The Incubator Creative Hub at Tauranga Historic Village.

Dominque Ford’s Precocious Vessels exhibition at The Pot House Ceramics Gallery and Studios runs until December 29.

Rosalie Liddle Crawford

Dominique Ford.

Photo: John Borren.

The first Tauranga solo ceramic artist to have an exhibition is Dominique Ford, who only began working with clay in the past year.

“I draw on inspiration from sea creatures, germs, triffids and body parts to create my ‘precocious vessels’. Anything with tentacles makes me happy,” says Dominque, who has a background in graphic design and children’s book illustrations.

“I began collecting pottery as a child and wanted to have a go all my life. Last year I finally enrolled in a class and I am now officially addicted. I chucked in my job to take up a residence with the amazing Incubator, and am excited to be part of The Pot House opening.”

Dominque has three adult children and lives with her husband and some cats in rural Tauranga.

She describes her ceramics as fun and freaky, cute and creepy.

“Do they want to hug you, or eat you? A beloved aunt bought me a little pottery dish on holiday in the Coromandel when I was a child, and I have been collecting ever since,” says Dominique.

“I look forward to sharing my ‘Precocious Vessels’ with you all.”

Dominique’s cute and quirky creations seem the perfect metaphor for the gallery itself.

With its crooked floors and giant kokodama suspended outside, The Pot House also houses studio spaces for ceramic artists and potters.

The Pot House will also feature a retail ceramics gallery showing work from other local artists, and a hot wheel for rentable, by the hour use.

A purpose-built workshop with a high volume table-top kiln is also on its way.

The opening of Dominque’s exhibition and the launch of The Pot House is happening on the same day as the opening of The Artists Window Gallery, at the other end of the village.

Tauranga City Council arts and culture manager James Wilson says he is thrilled to see the new spaces

Be inspired by our new

P m Springs showhome Visit our brand new Papamoa showhome – The Montiicola This beautiful new four-bedroom Design & Build home is packed full of design inspiration. Featuring an impressive alfresco area complete with a gas fire and portico which flows seamlessly into the kitchen, living and dining areas. Get ready to be inspired by mid-century modern features and finishings.

This home is a must-see if you are considering building.

Palm Springs Showhome: 16 Montiicola Drive, Palm Springs, Papamoa | Open Tues - Sun 1pm - 4pm* *Dependant on Covid 19 restrictions

B U I L D I N G TO G E T H E R F O R A B E T T E R F U T U R E

VOG20211205

0800 102 105 | signature.co.nz

Friday 3 December 2021

The Weekend Sun

10

Vaccine doses for children expected Children aged 5-11 may be able to receive a Covid-19 vaccine dose from the end of January.

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says the Pfizer vaccine will still need MedSafe approval, but they have secured enough doses to begin vaccinating children early next year.

He says planning for the rollout of vaccines for children was “well

advanced”, though there was still some detail to work through.

The paediatric version is an adapted version and is about a third of the adult dose.

Hipkins says Medsafe’s advisory committee will be receiving advice by mid-December, and the government expects to start rolling it out before the end of January 2022.

Christmas trees to light up Historic Village Tanya Trass from The Incubator with one of the Community Christmas trees at Tauranga Historic Village. Photo: John Borren.

A forest of community Christmas trees will light up Tauranga Historic Village this December.

Twenty-four huge distinctive trees decorated by local community groups will be on display at the village from December 3 until early January.

The trees have been designed by Māori artist Ashleigh Luckman-Taupaki, with kowhaiwhai patterns representing the pohutukawa tree, also known as New Zealand’s Christmas tree.

Each year 22 community groups, art societies, kura and organisations are invited to participate in a group workshop to paint and embellish the adornment discs which are used to decorate each tree. Two trees each year are also used to display the painted discs of commissioned artists.

This year community groups have also been able to nominate themselves to be part of this project.

Parent to Parent’s Coastal Bay of Plenty regional coordinator, Jane Ford, says it has been a very special project to be part of.

Expand your career potential At Toi Ohomai you can choose from a wide range of business management qualifications including management, accounting, marketing, and small business. You can also study business administration through online workshops or in the classroom.

Learn by doing 0800 86 46 46 · toiohomai.ac.nz

Apply now

“Many of our families have felt very isolated through this last year, with the added stress of a pandemic on top of all their everyday struggles,” says Jane.

“It was such a lovely day to get together, have a little fun, get creative and make new friends.

“The families are looking forward to visiting the village to see their tree on display and to be part of this awesome experience.”

Other community groups involved this year include Otūmoetai College, Tauranga Hospital Children’s Ward, Merivale Primary, NZ Prostitute Collective, Te Tomika Trust, Parent 2 Parent, Multicultural Tauranga, Shakti Women’s Refuge, Pillans Point Primary, Envirohub, Moraka Menstrual Cups, Grief Support Services, Under the Stars and The Salvation Army Community Ministries.

The Incubator, in conjunction with Tauranga City Council and Classic Builders, are behind the display.

“We look forward to this project every year,” says Incubator director Simone Anderson.

Rosalie Liddle Crawford

The Weekend Sun

11

It’s quick and easy to get vaccinated.

Find your nearest vaccination centre now at covid19.govt.nz

Friday 3 December 2021

Friday 3 December 2021

The Weekend Sun

12

Doreen’s expressions

With a spring in her step, popular and prolific abstract painter Doreen McNeill has launched her latest solo exhibition titled Expressions, at The Incubator Creative Hub. She has also launched her muchawaited second book.

“I like all of my paintings to be individual journeys exploring the

myriad avenues that can emerge from dabbling with colour, shape and lines,” says Doreen.

“I enjoy variety, and in the last few years have taken to making small works on card and paper as a change from the larger canvases that I love working with.

“The smaller works come together faster and have a freshness that does not show in the larger canvases, that often take many layers of paint to

www.matagas.co.nz

reach completion.”

Doreen trained as a draughtswoman, loving the work which also gave her a chance to travel. When she moved to the Bahamas with her husband in 1965 she met an artist who introduced her to what was then brand new and versatile acrylic paint.

Now in her 90s, Doreen continues to paint with passion. Her work is in the permanent collections of Tauranga Hospital and Tauranga Art Gallery, where she had a public retrospective exhibition in 2010. In 2014, Doreen was a finalist in the Molly Morpeth Art Awards and a winner at the Miles Art Awards, landing the Friends of the Gallery Award.

As well as her Expressions exhibition, Doreen also has work on display at Gallery Te Puna and Bask Gallery in Whangamatā.

Her work conjures up feelings of the exquisite joy and vibrancy of nature, as she explores lines and textiles that seem to be fluid and moving.

One of Doreen McNeill’s paintings on display.

Doreen McNeill.

“For this exhibition I am also proud to be launching my second book, which highlights the differences between my large canvases and smaller paper works,” says Doreen.

Doreen McNeil’s Expressions at The Incubator Creative Hub gallery runs until December 22. The gallery is open from 9am-4pm weekdays, and from 10am2pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

Gallery staff advise that all safety measures are to be respected, including wearing masks, social distancing and scanning in using the Covid app.

Rosalie Liddle Crawford

Our free summer reading programme for kids and teens is available from Monday, 13 December 2021!

els over A great way to maintain reading lev they summer, kids and teens share what ays and read with us over the summer holid receive great prizes!

Tauranga City Libraries all om fr le ab ail av e ar es Programm 22. until Sunday, 16 January 20

Kia kaha te

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 December 2021

13

G.J. Gardner Homes are acknowledged for their innovative design concepts. Our designers are continually coming up with fresh ideas and creative living plans. Here's your chance to view some of their latest ideas incorporated into this stunning showhome.

If you're thinking of building and are looking for ideas and inspiration, make this your first step.

0800 42 45 46 / gjgardner.co.nz

G.J. Gardner.

HOMES

Friday 3 December 2021

14

The Weekend Sun

History of the Pāpāmoa hills revealed Rising above Pāpāmoa are ancient stories of the past, hidden away and waiting to be told.

For local iwi, these stories are already known and treasured, as it’s the history of their ancestors that go back hundreds of years.

Very soon, these stories will be

uncovered in a unique way as Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park undergoes an important makeover.

“In ancient times, the park was known as Te Uku O Takakopiri prior to it becoming a Regional Cultural Heritage Park,” says Te Kapu o Waitaha general manager and Te Uepu member Vivienne Robinson.

What’s Your Property Worth?

Call me for your free, no obligation Market Appraisal No pressure, and it’s good to know the value of your property.

I’ll keep you updated from time to time as the market changes.

Phone 0800 RACH 4 U

Rachel Cole Marketing Consultant

Advantage Realty Ltd MREINZ Licensed Agent REAA 2008

M 027 232 1535 | DD 07 542 2550 E rachel.cole@harcourts.co.nz

Left: The entrance design for the Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park.

Below: The proposed carpark and entrance to the Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park.

“The site consists of several pā sites of Waitaha and has the shared history of other iwi too. Their stories are of special importance and will add value by raising public awareness and appreciation for the protected pā sites.”

Until the Bay of Plenty Regional Council initiated a new development at the park, there has been little opportunity to appreciate or understand the significance of the cultural history of the hills, which were lived on for centuries.

A remarkable regional reserve, the park encompasses 135 hectares of hilly landscapes up to 224 metres above sea level. To put this in perspective, Mauao is eight metres higher.

The park in Pāpāmoa includes significant cultural and archaeological sites, with at least seven pā sites, wāhi tapu and natural wai springs.

“Waitaha historical narrative states that pā within the park were used for many different reasons,” says Vivienne, “some of which include wananga, instruction of tikanga, skills of warfare, and defence in times of earlier battles.

“Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Park is a culturally rich landscape, with visible evidence of historical occupation and links to Maketū, Mount Maunganui and Tauranga Moana.”

Vivienne says that annual visitor numbers have climbed from about 60,000 five years ago, to well over 100,000 today.

“This is putting pressure on the existing carpark and track network, hence the upgrade.”

Visitors currently approach the site through a utilitarian carpark at the main entrance.

Landscape architects Boffa Miskell, who led the site design and spatial arrangement, say there is a clear need to provide entry into the park that reflects the significance of the site and retells some of the cultural stories to a wider audience.

Together with design consultants Law Creative Group, Boffa Miskell worked with iwi and council to hear the site’s unique stories before providing a designed response. Law Creative led the workshopping with iwi, while Boffa Miskell led the site design and spatial arrangement.

“Representatives from Waitaha, Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngā Potiki and Ngati He, who are all iwi/hapū members of Te Uepu, a co-governance entity with four regional council members to govern the park, told of the site’s unique stories and past,” says Vivienne.

These stories inspired the design for the carpark and entrance way.

“The collaboration from the groups, led by the stories from the iwi, will enable signage, wayfinding and storytelling to pay homage to the historic life on the hills.”

The resulting site design includes a new carpark area, separated from the topography by a reshaped ecological waterway which splits the carpark and entrance via pedestrian bridges - and in the case of the main entrance, an impressive tomokanga.

“I believe the site design encapsulates the cultural detail and is endorsed by those iwi involved,” says Vivienne.

The space includes a series of activities in itself, including informational signage, a 3D contoured map highlighting the pā, seating plus play and lawn areas for gatherings and education.

“I see the rich cultural history and occupation of the park being celebrated by those who visit,” Rosalie Liddle Crawford says Vivienne.

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 December 2021

15

Law firm on board for Rena documentary documentary, making available thousands of photos and providing the initial funding to launch the project.

A Boosted crowdfunding campaign to help make the film

has been launched so that the community can also be involved.

Local businesses and organisations are being invited on board as match funders, which means that every dollar

donated by the community will be matched by that business up to a chosen amount. To help complete the documentary, visit: www.boosted.org.nz and search ‘Rena’.

Our gift guide is here and made just for you, For him, for her, the whole family too.

Back: Bill Holland, Dean Thompson, Leesa Speed, Vanessa Hamm and Jeremy Sparrow. Front: Sharline Fitzgerald and Joe Murphy. Photo: John Borren.

Presented with the unique opportunity to help sponsor a documentary about the Rena disaster, Holland Beckett Law have been quick to come aboard.

“This is a story that needs to be told to demonstrate the passion across our community to ensure the environment is protected,” says Holland Beckett Law partner Dean Thompson.

“There is no better example of a community working together to protect our natural resources.”

With nearly 30 hours’ worth of interviews already filmed, and the first rough cut of the documentary completed, the production team reached out to the community asking for further sponsorship to help finish the film. Holland Beckett Law were the first corporate sponsor to respond.

“At Holland Beckett Law we value

our people, our clients and our community,” says Holland Beckett Law practice manager Sharline Fitzgerald. “This documentary about the Rena grounding is a story about people.

“From the video clips I have seen so far, I am confident it will be a very professionally crafted documentary that our community will be proud of.”

“To have Holland Beckett Law behind us is fantastic, as we work towards completing the documentary,” says producer Rosalie Liddle Crawford. “This is an incredible community story with moments of humour, heartbreak and invaluable personal insights into what was both an immense tragedy, and a triumph of human spirit and collective hard mahi.”

Executive producers and Sun Media directors Claire and Brian Rogers have joined forces with Rosalie and Anton Steel to make the

An artistic gift!

A festive delight!

JED SEWARD TURQUOISE GRUBB $69

GLASSHOUSE VANILLA CARAMEL CANDLE $17.99

THE ART LOUNGE NZ 117 WILLOW STREET

LIFE PHARMACY TAURANGA 53 DEVONPORT ROAD

Handcrafted goodness!

Brighten the season!

THE BOHO CHRISTMAS POUCH $35

TRIBAL EARTH EARRINGS $19.50 TAURANGA ISITE 103 THE STRAND

THE BOHO STORE PICCADILLY ARCADE 47 DEVONPORT ROAD

For all your Christmas shopping visit www.downtowntauranga.co.nz

CHRISTMAS CHEER IS HERE! $25.99

$24.99

$21.99

$21.99

$12.99

$32.99

$26.99

E AC H

E AC H

E AC H

$12.99

E AC H

E AC H

E AC H

$13.99

$13.99

E AC H

E AC H

E AC H

$26.99

E AC H

E AC H

Jack Daniel’s

Absolut; Malibu 250ml 10pk can ranges

(incl no sugar) 4.8% 10pk cans

5% 250ml 12pk cans

10pk range

6% 330ml 10pk cans

Scapegrace

Smirnoff Seltzers 5% 250ml 12pk cans

$14.99

$15.99

E AC H

$20.99

$15.99

E AC H

Clean Collective

E AC H

ODD Company

JB; Canadian Club

Woodstock

4.8% 10pk bottles

7% 250ml cans 5% 330ml bottles all 18pks

12pk bottles

Rinse

$36.99

$34.99

$24.99 E AC H

$37.99

$36.99

E AC H

E AC H

E AC H

E AC H

Canti Prosecco Grant Burge Ink

Jules Taylor

Daniel Le Brun

(ex reds) range

Brut; Rose

range

$54.99

$53.99

Jim Beam Honey Midori 700mls

$13.99

3 FOR

$9.00

E AC H

E AC H

Blackheart Woodstock 1Ltrs

Larios Rose Citrus 1Ltrs

Gordons & Smirnoff 1L Gordons Pink; Orange Sicilian Lemon 700ml

E AC H

Tui Strong

E AC H

JB Devils Cut JB Black 1Ltrs Maker’s Mark 700mls

Monteiths

Fortune Favours

6pk bottle range

Panhead

6pk range

(ex Rat Rod) 6pk range

19 Crimes (ex Cali Red) range

$54.99

Tanqueray 1L (incl flrd 700ml)

Bombay Bramble Johnnie Walker Black 700mls

E AC H

Mt Gay Eclipse Jack Daniel’s 1Ltrs The Naked Malt 700ml

$23.99

$22.99

$22.99

E AC H

E AC H

E AC H

$19.99 E AC H

Tiger; Tiger Crystal Kingfisher 12pk bottles

Somersby

Orchard Thieves

12pk bottle range

12pk range

Steinlager Pure; Ultra Stella Artois

range all 700mls

all 700mls

E AC H

500ml cans

Haku Vodka Roku Gin; Ratu Rum

Stoneleigh Marlborough; Lighter ranges

$49.99

E AC H

$19.99

$24.99

Villa Maria Private Bin range (ex PN/Syrah)

$47.99

$21.99

$18.99

E AC H

E AC H

Malfy range Chivas Extra 13 range

ranges (ex reserve and free)

E AC H

E AC H

Brown Brothers Taylors Estate range Prosecco (incl Rose)

Lindauer Classic & Enlighten

(incl Legere) 12pks

$26.99

$25.99

E AC H

E AC H

$31.99 E AC H

$34.99

$35.99 E AC H

$39.99 E AC H

$39.99

Mac’s (incl Cider) 12pk bottle range

$39.99 E AC H

E AC H

E AC H

$25.99 E AC H

Heineken

Export 33

12pk bottles

15pk bottles

Tui; Export Gold; Extra DB Draught

Corona

Haagen

Lion Red; Waikato Speights or Summit

15pk bottles

12pk bottles

24pk bottles

24pk bottles

Speights Summit Ultra Low Carb

Carlsberg

24pk bottles

24pk bottles

Asahi 24pk bottles

Promotion period between 1/12/2021 to 31/12/2021. While stocks last. Promotion only available at participating stores – please contact your local store to confirm whether they are participating in the promotion and check the pricing in-store prior to purchase. Online pricing will vary.

65 CHAPEL STREET, TAURANGA 30 DOMAIN ROAD, PAPAMOA 112 MAIN STREET, KATIKATI 93 OCEANBEACH RD, OMANU 07 577 9209 07 575 5493 07 549 2550 07 575 3861

THIRSTY LIQUOR STORES

Steinlager 24pk 330ml bottles

Friday 3 December 2021

The Weekend Sun

16

Shop & win WITH 63 BUSINESSES IN

WIN 1 of 3 Amazing Christmas Hampers Worth over $2000

Look for the window posters!

craftablesNZ

Great Hair | Great Price

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 December 2021

17

A new way of managing Covid-19 As we take the next step in our Covid-19 response plan, I know many people here in the Western Bay will be looking forward to a way of life that feels a bit more normal.

Our plan will keep New Zealanders safe, while ensuring we can enjoy summer with fewer disruptions and more certainty. Businesses can safely reopen, big events can go

Our shift to the orange setting of the new Covid-19 Protection Framework means that with vaccine passes, we can safely enjoy all of the great things our community has to offer with fewer restrictions.

The framework, also known as the traffic light system, is our new way of managing Covid-19, and it’s designed to keep Kiwis safe as we carefully reopen.

MP for Tauranga

For appointments and assistance please phone: 07 577 0923 35a Third Avenue, Tauranga 3110 taurangamp@parliament.govt.nz Funded by the Parliamentary Service. Authorised

by S Bridges, Parliament Buildings, Wgtn.

Looking forward

Game changer

For almost two years, we’ve relied on the alert levels and our elimination strategy to keep us safe, prevent our health system from getting overwhelmed, and protect lives and livelihoods. This approach has served us well – we’re entering this new phase better placed than many other countries, with fewer hospitalisations and deaths, a strong economy, and one of the highest vaccination rates in the world.

However, we’ve seen overseas that Delta has changed the game. Many countries that recently removed restrictions are now putting them back in place as they face fourth and fifth waves. Other new variants are an added reminder of why our careful and considered approach is so important.

With Delta here, it’s time to change our game plan so we can safely reopen.

At orange, vaccine passes mean we can return to a more normal way of life.

Because of the protection the vaccine provides, restrictions like being seated and separated, or limiting the number of people able to enter, are no longer required in many places if all customers and staff are fully vaccinated.

Simon Bridges

ahead, and people can plan ahead with confidence, because our high vaccination rates mean lockdowns are no longer our main line of defence against Covid.

Across all settings of the new framework, vaccine passes are a key part of our plan. They’ll ensure our communities, workplaces and events are safe, adding an extra layer of protection for people who can’t be vaccinated, such as young children.

We’ll still need to keep up those important health behaviours like scanning in wherever we go and wearing face coverings when we’re out and about, but the vaccine pass allows us to do more and do it safely.

If you don’t have a My Vaccine Pass yet, it’s really important to get yours sorted as soon as possible so you can enjoy everything our community has to offer.

If you’re fully vaccinated, you can request it now at: www.mycovidrecord.nz or by calling: 0800 222 478. If you’d like a hand downloading or printing your pass, or if you have any questions, feel free to get in touch and our team will be more than happy to help.

The past couple of years have been challenging, but together we have worked hard to keep our communities here in the Western Bay safe. Now, as we take the next step in our plan and shift to a new way of managing Covid-19, we can all look forward to more opportunities and another great Western Bay summer.

Do you need another bedroom?

C a ll J U ST C a b in s fo r t he so lu t i o n With a fully insulated and tastefully decorated JUST CABINS cabin your friends or whānau will feel right at home. Locally owned and operated, visit justcabins.co.nz or call us to chat with the friendly Just Cabins team today.

Three convenient sizes: Standard 3.6m x 2.4m - $ 85pw

Extra-large 4.8m x 2.4m - $ 125pw

Large 4.2m x 2.4m - $ 105pw

Plus delivery and bond.

Minimum rental period applies.

Mental health collaboration aims to help the community Two Tauranga women working in the mental health space are pooling their knowledge to assist with mental health issues in the community.

Lindsey Rayner, from HumanEx, and Rachelle Hawes from the Positive Mindset Challenge are collaborating with the business community and

education sector to get the message out there that help is available.

Lindsey and Rachelle believe the role that teachers, employers and employees play in creating thriving communities is essential.

Good management, positive lessons at school and good mental health all go hand in hand, the pair say.

HumanEx offers mental health first aid courses

and the Positive Mindset Challenge is an online programme for adults and teens.

Both Rachelle and Lindsey agree that people must take time to look after their own mental health.

They say it’s like the safety briefing on planes, where you put your own oxygen mask on first before helping those around you, because how can you help them when

0800 28 94 96

your own mental health is on the rocks?

For more information, visit: www.humanex.co.nz or: www.positivemindsetchallenge.com

Celebrate Christmas Downtown • SANTA VISITS • GIANT GINGERBREAD HOUSE • THE STRAND CHRISTMAS ILLUMINATIONS • KIDS’ ACTIVITIES

and more!

WWW.DOWNTOWNTAURANGA.CO.NZ

Friday 3 December 2021

Hon Jan Tinetti Labour List MP

For appointments and assistance please phone: 07 571 2492 jan.tinetti@parliament.govt.nz @jantinetti

Authorised by Hon Jan Tinetti MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

The Weekend Sun

18

Retirement village residents unite!

A couple of weeks back I accepted a petition from the Retirement Village Residents’ Association, on behalf of the more than 45,000 New Zealanders who live in retirement villages across our country.

A petition is the right of all New Zealanders to get an issue before parliament.

This one is about better protecting the rights of residents to ensure a truer balance between their rights and those of the village operators.

I accepted it because I personally know a good number of the thousands of folk in our various retirement villages here in Tauranga. Just over 12,500 people signed the petition and it’s now up for submissions and a public hearing at a parliamentary committee.

Clearly, retirement villages are very attractive options to many

New Zealanders. The villages in and around the Western Bay are first class amenities in terrific locations.

The social activities and interaction is also great.

But it’s been almost 20 years since the Retirement Villages Law was enacted, and there are plenty of issues with it - from the complexity of the contracts residents sign initially, through to the unreasonable delays in returning capital to residents and families of residents upon exiting a property.

National agrees with the Retirement Village Residents’ Association on what needs to happen. Labour’s Poto Williams - the Associate Minister of Housing, Building and Construction - needs to order a government review into the law. We urge her to get on with this.

To help keep up the pressure, please consider making a submission to the committee yourself.

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges receiving the petition at parliament a few weeks ago.

Get to grips with relationship property legally enforceable: At any time during your relationship or after it ends, you and your partner can make • The agreement has to be in your own agreement about how you will writing and manage your relationship property and how signed by both parties. you will divide it if your relationship ends.

This is called ‘contracting out’ of the act, and is sometimes also referred to as a pre-nuptial agreement or ‘prenup’.

When you make a contracting out agreement, the following rules must be followed or it might not be

• Each party must have taken independent legal advice before signing the agreement. This means you and your partner each need to find a lawyer who must certify that they have explained to you the effect and implications of the agreement.

• You cannot both use the same lawyer.

• The signature of each partner has to be witnessed by a lawyer, who must certify that he or she

has explained to the party the effect and implications of the agreement.

It is important to note that if you later separate and one of you decides that the agreement is likely to result in an unfair outcome, either party can apply to the Family Court.

The Family Court can override the agreement if they decide it is likely to result in a serious injustice to either party.

To contact CAB Tauranga, email: tauranga@cab.org.nz or call: 07 578 1592. Leave a message, email address and telephone number, and we will get back to you.

The Weekend Sun

Passing on my thanks I want to thank the Minister of Māori Development, Willie Jackson, for clearing up this point.

During the Moriori Settlement Bill’s final reading, Mr Jackson spoke to the Bill. He said in part: “Some people might think it’s not right for someone like me to speak given the mahi (work) I do and what happened with my ancestors.

But I have always said that I couldn’t be held responsible for the acts of some of my ancestors.”

So people today can stop feeling bad about the acts of their ancestors and move on.

Helen Weston, Katikati.

National a bit of a mess

Judith Collins being dumped as National Party leader shows you where National Party’s and the mainstream media’s minds are at, thinking that demoting and stripping all portfolios off Simon Bridges is worse than those disgusting comments made.

It doesn't matter that it was five years ago, because at the time he was the MP that Tauranga people were to go to in confidence over sensitive matters. Such immaturity and conversations with anyone, anytime is indicative of a person who is not fit to help run the country.

This right on White Ribbon Day too!

It shows you how far we have to go for equality Mr Meng Foon, racism exists in a society when in this country. If National chooses another special privilege or exclusive treatment is given to a section of the population purely because of their woman as leader or deputy, they will not be successful. They have never had a woman in ethnicity. That is undeniably the governance of charge, or as deputy, and won an election.

New Zealand at this time.

Josh Cole, Poike.

Bryan Johnson, Ōmokoroa.

Unteach racism

A disgrace to the human race I’ve always felt sorry for people living with undesirables as neighbours, especially in this latest Kāinga Ora case in Whangārei, where the affected neighbour was allegedly threatened to have his throat slit. Unfortunately events like this look set to continue under our current government with their reduced prison population policy.

In my mind, such offenders need to be rounded up and put in a secure isolated reserve, housed in

used shipping containers and have the opportunity of using a voluntary on-site rehabilitation centre.

Before they could re-join our civil society (some never would), they would need to have a ‘Certificate of Societal Worthiness’.

If we don’t adopt something like this, the inhumane activity in our Government Rental Properties is set to continue.

Doug Morris, Tauranga (abridged).

Churches Active In Our Community

The promise of a Son The Old Testament prophet Isaiah prophesied with extreme clarity and accuracy, nearly 700 years before the actual event, that one day a gift of Divine grace would be given to the world: one who would be born, and given, as an invincible King of all kings.

This prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus Christ was born in Nazareth. This is what we remember, and celebrate, and give praise to God for every year in the Advent season leading up to Christmas.

Isaiah wrote: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.

“He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.” (Isaiah 9:6-7) The Word of God says Jesus was given to us – God’s gracious gift. The fact that Jesus was born as a baby means he was fully human and could identify completely with us in every way.

Let us embrace this simple truth: Jesus, the Son of God, was given to humanity, to all sinners, as the Father’s grace gift and One who would ultimately pay the full and final price for our

Friday 3 December 2021

19

Support local

I am amazed at the comments of people who say ‘support local’.

Someone tell me why, when I ring, text or email small companies for quotes, around 90 per cent do not reply back.

The first hate of mine is when a visit is arranged, they fail to turn up and when contacted the excuse is: “I was held up.”

Really? You haven’t got a phone?

The second

hate is when they turn up bragging and once they leave you don’t hear from them again. No quote or call.

This is why I use a large company, because they respect the clients.

The company profitability and organisation starts from the top, and when this boom stops - and it will - we shall see who survived.

The saying ‘clients come first’ appears to be a cheque book quote for the small operators Darrell Hellier, Matapihi (abridged).

Deemed savvy

Unable to vote, buy alcohol, obtain a gun licence, apply for a passport or sit for a drivers’ licence, yet as of a couple of months ago, 12 year olds are suddenly deemed savvy enough to make an informed decision regarding vaccinations... no parental consent required!

Just another piece of legislation that quietly and quickly slipped through without any consultation.

Ian Lucas, Tauranga.

Tauranga Churches

sin. He is the One who now reigns eternally on the throne of David; He is our Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Richard Roodt – Redeemer Church Tauranga.

Please note that under Alert Level Orange, Church numbers are governed by whether they are registered with My Vaccine Pass or not. There may be additional services to those advertised. We advise contact with individual church offices first. Thank you.

Friday 3 December 2021

Easy-going Marley This beautiful Collie cross is looking for her forever home.

She was sadly found wandering in Matapihi, heavily pregnant.

She has since given birth to six puppies who are off to their new homes, so now it’s mama’s turn to find a lovely new family.

Marley has a beautiful big smile and a lovely relaxed outlook to life. She loves walks and playing with tennis balls. If you think Marley is the lady for you, please give the Tauranga centre a call on: 07 578 0245, quoting reference number: 525986.

The Weekend Sun

20

Summer tips for pet owners The days are longer and warmer weather is on its way, so now’s a great time to start thinking about how to get your pet summer-ready.

Pets don’t sweat in the same way us humans do, so it’s important to make sure they are looked after and can enjoy summer.

The most important

in a hot car isn’t worth the health thing is making sure your pet has complications for your furry friend. access to clean, fresh drinking water Pets can get sunburned too, so and plenty of shade. Bring a water if your pet is shorthaired or has a bottle for your pet, just like you do light coat, a bit of sunscreen is a for yourself, and consider switching must. Pet sunscreens are to or adding wet food available at local vets to your pet’s diet to and pet shops. increase fluids.

Know the Keep your signs of pet’s coat overheating short and your pet tidy, but – things don’t such as shave heavy them. panting, Their dry or coats are bright designed red gums, to keep thick drool, them cool vomiting, in summer, diarrhoea so trim if Never leave your pet in the car and wobbly needed, but leave during summer. legs are all at least a full inch possible symptoms of of fur as this also helps overheating. protect against sunburn.

Make sure you never leave your pet If you’re walking your pet on in the car. Cars heat up very quickly concrete or asphalt, be aware of how in summer, even when they’re parked hot the ground is. Not only can hot in the shade, and pets can develop ground burn little paws, it can also heat stroke just as fast. increase your pet’s body temperature.

Either leave your pet at home or The same goes for dogs who sit in take them with you; leaving them ute trays, as they also heat up quickly.

Keeping pets safe over the holidays The festive season can be stressful for pets.

Hazards to be mindful of are Christmas tree pine needles, which can puncture the intestine when ingested. Tinsel and decorations can cause problems if swallowed.

Sweets can cause tummy upsets and

chocolate is toxic to some animals, so make sure they are out of your dog’s reach and beware of holiday plants that can be toxic, such as holly, mistletoe, poinsettias and lilies.

Ensure your pet has a safe and quiet place to ‘get away from it all’ at home. Lavender flowers, essential oil in oil burners, Vitamin B supplements, certain amino acids, various herbs, flower essences, homeopathics and pheromones can be helpful to calm an anxious pet.

Some dogs benefit from wearing a compression jacket to help keep them calm, and taking your dog for a walk or playtime with your cat before all the activity starts will help them to relax. For some pets, anti-anxiety medication can be invaluable.

Have the television or radio on in a separate room with your pet if they’re stressed by fireworks. Close the curtains or blinds to block out the bright light. Remain calm around your pet as they will pick up on your stress. Best wishes for a wonderful and stressfree festive season!

The Weekend Sun

It’s puppy and kitten season Summertime in the veterinary industry also means puppy and kitten season.

But along with the excitement and cuteness of the new furry or fluffy addition comes plenty of responsibility, hard work and most probably a handful of frustrations along the way.

If you are thinking of adding a new pet to your household, or have recently acquired one, it’s important to educate yourself on the responsibilities of being a new pet owner. Our pets obviously need plenty of love, care and affection, but good intentions also need to go hand-in-hand with plenty of sound knowledge.

Our tips below will hopefully make the first year a smoother one.

Vaccinations

It is strongly recommended that all puppies and kittens be fully vaccinated, as this will help protect them from potentially fatal diseases. They will require rounds of vaccinations, starting at eight weeks, then 12 and finally 16 weeks of age.

At a vaccination appointment, puppies and kittens receive a full health check.

De-sexing

If you don’t plan to breed your puppy or kitten, there are good medical and behavioural reasons for desexing. We strongly recommend speying and neutering.

Behaviour

Puppies and kittens are very vulnerable and are completely reliant on their owners to take care of them. A puppy or kitten’s long term behaviour is influenced by their parents’ characteristics, their environment and what they are exposed to during their critical ‘socialisation period’. This period is between 3-12 weeks in puppies and 2-7 weeks in kittens. Therefore, as a new owner, you have a big effect on their adult behavior.

Nutrition

Putting some thought into what you are feeding your new pet is part of giving them a great start to a long life. At this young age they are growing

Friday 3 December 2021

21

tauranga papamoa village katikati te puna

very fast, and getting the correct balance of nutrients, vitamins and minerals is essential. If fed poor-quality foods they may fail to thrive, be more susceptible to disease, and could have permanent issues later in life.

Fleas and worms

Regular flea and worm treatments are very important, particularly in young animals.

If untreated they will almost certainly suffer from parasitism, which can make them seriously ill. Some of these parasites can even cause disease in humans.

Microchipping

Microchipping and registration is quick and painless and ensures your pet’s safety. It is a council requirement for dogs. Microchipping means that if your pet goes missing, they will quickly be identified as belonging to you.

This can be done at the time of vaccination, and is just another simple procedure.

Tauranga, Te Puna, Katikati and Pāpāmoa Village Vets’ Puppy and Kitten Promotion starts on Monday, December 13. Our team are looking forward to meeting gorgeous new family additions and helping them on their way to becoming valued family members.

If you have a new puppy or kitten, give us a call or come in and see us - let us help you make providing the best care for your puppy or kitten simple and more affordable.

Not only will we get all of your vaccinations sorted, we will talk you through everything you need to know about being an owner of a puppy or kitten!

Our kitten and puppy packs include discount vouchers for 20 per cent off de-sexing, discount vouchers on selected food and flea treatment plus lots more goodies!

Narla needs to find a loving home Narla is a three-year-old Blue Staffy, and the mother of the wonderful Soul.

She is simply adorable, with her chunky paws and big floppy lips. Everyone who meets her falls in love. She has come a long way in three months with serious skin

issues - but now she is looking much healthier. She has been an outdoor dog all of her life, and loves running around the garden.

She loves laying outside in the sun, or happily inside on a couch. Because of her short legs, she sometimes struggles to get up or down from places.

Narla is micro chipped, registered and is coming back to full health.

To find out more, please message the RRR Facebook page via: www.facebook.com/RRRCanine/

0800 KORU VETS

0 8 0 0

5 6 7

8 8 3

Friday 3 December 2021

22

The Weekend Sun

Evans aiming to go one better Multiple motorsport champion Simon Evans is aiming to go one better in this season’s Toyota 86 Championship, after the 2020/21 runner-up confirmed he’ll be on the grid once again.

Evans’ relatively late inclusion in last year’s championship line up could have been a challenge

to the inexperienced, but the popular Auckland racer grasped the opportunity with both hands and steered the Wet and Forget car to several wins and consistent results.

That, and his ability to turn an average qualifying run into a podium or strong race result, meant he was in with a shout of the title going into Richard Scott 027 499 9668

Richard Scott

Darren Smith 027 499 9668 021 346 700

Darren Smith Peter Findlay 021 355 580 021 346 700 Peter Findlay Richard 021 355Scott 580

027 499 9668

Darren Smith 021 346 700

rs we’ve been making it easier for s to get the things they need. We offer usiness lending including pre-approval actly how much you have to work with.

Peter Findlay 021 355 580

rs we’ve been making it easier for s to get the things they need. We offer usiness lending including pre-approval For over 45 years we’ve been making it easier for 577 6604to get the things they need. We offer New07 Zealanders actly how much you have to work with.

54 First personal andAvenue business lending including pre-approval know exactly how much you have to work with. so you firstavenue@mtf.co.nz

mtf.co.nz/firstavenue

ding criteria apply.

07 577 6604 07 577 6604 54 First Avenue 54 First Avenue firstavenue@mtf.co.nz firstavenue@mtf.co.nz

mtf.co.nz/firstavenue

mtf.co.nz/firstavenue

Terms, conditions and lending criteria apply.

nding criteria apply.

the last few laps of the championship.

It ultimately went the way of champion Rowan Shepherd, but Evans enjoyed the fight and is looking forward not only to another title shot, but also a rematch with Shepherd.

Talking 2022 plans

“The racing last year was just brilliant and it looks like it is going to be even better this coming season, with another bunch of talented young guys and girls added to the mix, a bigger field and the reigning champion as the benchmark for everyone,” said the former V8, endurance and international Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy Series champion.

“It really is looking like a tremendous field and I’m very happy to be part of it and grateful to my sponsors for their ongoing support. There are at least 10 drivers I’ve put a circle around so far who should be fighting for wins on a regular basis, so it’s going to be close.”

Last season Evans also undertook a mentoring role for rookie Marco Giltrap, and hopes that will continue.

“Marco is on the mend from his Taupō crash earlier in the year and I am hoping we will see an announcement very soon about his 2022 racing plans. He made great progress last season and will be a bigger threat this time if he runs.”

The new-look livery on Evans’ car will be revealed before Christmas, and he will be supported throughout the coming season by existing sponsors SMEG, Wet and Forget, Far North Roading, the Giltrap Group and Colin Waite Panelbeaters.

The team will be managed by Owen Evans, with

Simon Evans is back and eyeing a title challenge and rematch with Rowan Shepherd. Photo: Bruce Jenkins.

engineering support provided by Stephen Giles and Matt Houston and support from Nathan Pilcher. In a new initiative, the team will also provide an opportunity for young mechanics from the Giltrap Group to gain race car experience by working as part of the crew during race weekends.

The summer schedule

The team will have to wait until the New Year to go racing, with the first round of the championship set for January at Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell, following the latest Covid 19 disruptions to the calendar.

After the Highlands opener, the championship moves to Christchurch for the Ruapuna weekend on January 21-23. Three weekends later it’s back to Hampton Downs on February 11-13 for the New Zealand Grand Prix meeting. Pukekohe now shifts from its early December date to March 4-6 to become round four before the category heads to the Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park, Taupō on March 25-27. The season concludes at Hampton Downs over the weekend of April 22-24.

OPEN 7 DAYS

7 SEATER

The Weekend Sun

23

Consultation opens on clean vehicle information options The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has opened a consultation seeking feedback on options for displaying clean vehicle information to consumers.

Earlier this year, the government introduced the Clean Car Standard and the Clean Car Discount policies, that aim to reduce emissions from road transport and support efforts to transition New Zealand to a net zero carbon economy by 2050.

These policy changes will result in an overall lower emissions profile of cars imported into the country, improve importers’ registration information, and introduce a ‘feebate’ scheme that charges a fee for high-emitting vehicles and offers

a rebate for purchasing a vehicle with zero or very low emissions.

To help inform consumers when purchasing a vehicle, the government has agreed the following information should be visible at the point-ofpurchase: • A vehicle’s CO2 emissions in grams per kilometres.

• A star rating (for the CO2 emissions).

• The monetary amount of any rebates or fees.

Currently this information does not need to be made available to consumers, putting the responsibility on consumers to undertake their own research before purchasing a vehicle.

MBIE is now seeking feedback on how this information should be displayed and outlines four possible options in the discussion document. If the proposal proceeds, it will result in amendments made to the Energy Efficiency (Vehicle Fuel Economy Labelling) Regulations 2007.

Visit MBIE’s Have Your Say webpage to view the discussion document and for more information about how to make a submission.

The consultation period runs for four weeks, with submissions closing at 5pm on Thursday, December 23.

Friday 3 December 2021

Friday 3 December 2021

Finding your own remedy “Don’t find a fault; find a remedy,” Henry Ford.

It is tempting to jump in and express objections to a new idea being presented when we believe it won’t work, often before giving it more thought. It is easier to respond in this way.

Coming up with an alternative always requires more effort.

Observing what may and may not work will be more constructive

The Weekend Sun

24

for the person presenting the idea, and it will also get bigger buy in if you have other suggestions.

Would it be a better choice to say nothing when you don’t have an alternative to present?

If you would like to know more about relationship or narrative coaching phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on: 07 577 1200/021 258 2145, or visit: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz

You won’t know unless you try I enjoy relating with clients and often joke that I am secretly developing a supplement that will reverse ageing.

While that is wishful thinking, we can ensure that our bodies do not age prematurely and ideally have a biological age less than our chronological age. You may be 70, but your body can be that of a 60-year-old.

To achieve this you firstly need to eat well by having a diet based on freshly prepared plant foods, good fats and quality protein. Try to extend the range of foods that you eat and target vegetables with stronger colour.

The pigments in fruit and vegetables contain potent antioxidants that prevent free radical damage, which is the primary cause of premature aging.

Secondly, be active and try and keep your weight within public health guidelines. Thirdly, supplement wisely by taking those supplements that can make a real difference. For most people, most of the time, I recommend three supplements.

Firstly, a well formulated multi mineral/vitamin/ antioxidant complex. This is the most important supplement. A good multi should have all essential major and trace minerals. The trace minerals are very important as these are responsible for, among other things, maintaining your immune system.

It should then be a full multi-vitamin and multiantioxidant, ideally with naturally extracted OPC (grape seed extract).

Secondly, Omega 3 supplements help balance the dominance of Omega 6 in our diets, while vitamin D is important - especially in the cooler months. I take 4000IU daily from Easter ‘til Labour Weekend.

My multi has 1000IU, which is plenty for the warmer months. Outside of this we only use additional supplements for specific problems; for example a joint product for osteoarthritis or extra magnesium for cramp, sleep or heart rhythm.

For more information, see the ad on this page.

The clear benefits of the beach Warm sands, blue skies and the gentle roar of the waves; few experiences are as therapeutic as some time spent at the beach or near the sea.

Abundant Health

The entire experience is a tonic for body, mind and soul.

Seawater is like a miracle acne treatment, as salt is an excellent curing, clearing and cleansing agent.

Sodium chloride helps to cleanse the skin and is effective for mild acne as it helps to deeply cleanse the pores and balance oil production.

As if anyone needed an excuse to go to the beach!

Acne can be caused by hormonal changes, mineral deficiencies, bad hygiene and increased stress.

A trip to the beach gives your body some beneficial sun exposure, and increased mineral nourishment from the sea water.

Book in for the latest in Skin Analysis

The mineralrich surf contains potassium and magnesium - both indispensable elements in all of the body’s natural self-cleansing and detoxification processes.

And it’s hard to be unhappy at the beach, so it’s an excellent chance to de-stress.

Don’t forget that over-exposure to the sun is extremely bad for the skin, but short periods of sun exposure, using a quality SPF, is beneficial.

While going to the beach and taking a dip has an excellent cleansing effect as an acne treatment, it is not the only way to keep your skin looking clear and radiantly beautiful.

Using skincare products that are specifically formulated to care for acne-prone skin is also important.

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 December 2021

25

Hearing loss and healthy ageing Most people understand the immediate effects of hearing loss, but few realise the long term impacts it can have on their health.

Untreated hearing loss can affect people’s mental health, cognition and memory.

Bay Audiology Bay of Plenty cluster manager Darshan Surya says hearing loss can impact a

Bay Audiology Bay of Plenty cluster manager Darshan Surya.

of dementia.

“Age related hearing loss can be successfully treated with hearing aids, but timing is key - the earlier the better.”

Bay Audiology have a range of hearing solutions and supportive

person’s mental health because they can feel isolated and might avoid social interactions.

“There’s a lot of frustration that can come with impaired hearing,” he says.

Untreated hearing loss changes the way the brain processes sound.

This is called auditory deprivation, says Darshan.

“When you deprive the brain of the sound it normally needs to process information, over time, that ability to process speech, especially in difficult situations, deteriorates.”

It can also have a significant impact on memory and put people more at risk of developing dementia.

“According to studies, people with untreated hearing loss have a higher probability of impaired cognitive skills, like concentration, memory and planning capacity.”

Darshan has 11 years of experience as an audiologist, and says the good news is hearing loss is one of the preventable risk factors

Get a FREE hearing check at Bay Audiology Start your journey to better hearing with NZ’s most trusted hearing specialists.

Take the first step and book a free hearing check at your local clinic.

Waihi | 07 863 3150 Tauranga City | 07 562 0025 Tauranga Bureta Park | 07 577 1010 Mt Maunganui Bayfair | 07 575 5700 Mt Maunganui Downtown | 07 574 3109 Papamoa | 07 788 4110 Te Puke | 07 575 5700 2021 • Vo te

801

2

Free hearing checks are available for people aged 18+.

★

He a rin g S e rvic e s

N ew Z e a l

an

2018 20 rs • 2 de

21 0-20 202

by

★ 1

d

Hearing Service

staff to help with your hearing needs.

A free hearing check is available for anyone over the age of 18, and with five Bay Audiology clinics in Tauranga and 115 nationwide there’s no reason not to get checked.

Friday 3 December 2021

The Weekend Sun

26

Better hearing at the Christmas table The festive season allows us to take a break and reconnect with family and friends, but social gatherings can be stressful for those who experience hearing loss.

Below are five tips you may find useful to make Christmas dinner conversation more enjoyable if you have hearing loss.

1. Soft furnishings like carpet, curtains and tablecloths create better acoustics and reduce background noise from chairs scraping on the floor or cutlery and glassware on the table.

2. Lighting; we need to see a person’s face to be able to hear them best. Lip movements, facial expressions

and body language are important visual cues. So bring in extra lighting after dark, and remove things like large centrepieces from the table that may obstruct your guests’ view of each other.

3. Communication is two-way, so if you have difficulties with your hearing, there are things you can do too. Be honest - let people know if you experience hearing loss and what they can do to help.

4. If the environment is making

l a k esi de r eti r em e n t i n mou n t m au nga n u i. set a mongst t r a n qu i l pa r k l i k e g r ou n d s a n d p r i va t e l a k e s , a r a n g e of s pa c iou s mode r n v i l l a s h av e b e e n de s ig n e d t o c r e a t e a v i b r a n t r e t i r e m e n t c o m m u n i t y.

Stage three villas are selling now. 242 Grenada Street, Mount Maunganui.

phone 07 262 0191

|

pa c i f i c l a k e s . c o . n z

it hard for you to hear, make sure you’re seated away from the bustling kitchen or stereo speakers. Even better, ask for the stereo to be switched off.

Sitting with your back to the window will also help you better see the person you are talking with.

5. Make sure you are well rested beforehand. It’s difficult to concentrate on conversations when you’re tired. If your hearing is better in one ear, position others on that side of you. If you have a hearing aid or listening device, use it.

Ask others to clarify what they’ve said and speak a little slower and louder.

Hearing difficulties shouldn’t mean missing out on Christmas with family or friends, so relax and enjoy the food and company - even if you don’t catch every word. *Courtesy of the Life Unlimited website.

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 December 2021

27

How cosmetic dentistry can change your life

There is one thing that you can give away for free to make yourself and those around you happy - a smile.

Smiles are infectious and can turn someone’s day around, but if you don’t like your smile, social and professional

interactions can become a struggle.

Cosmetic dentistry encompasses a whole range of services that can help you achieve your dream smile. Simple procedures such as teeth whitening, to more complex work such as rebuilding broken down or worn-out smiles can have major benefits, improving self-confidence, heart health, oral health and mouth functionality.

Over the years, cosmetic dentistry has become more conservative to achieve maximum results with minimally invasive work. This allows us to combine

different methods such as Invisalign, tooth whitening, composite bonding, veneers and more, to repair chips, close gaps, fix damage, lighten discolouration and straighten teeth, essentially transforming your smile.

As cosmetic dentistry is a bespoke process, we begin by talking to you about what you want to achieve, why you don’t like your smile and how you would like to look and feel at the end of the process.

From there we know which services we can offer to help you reach your goal.

If you would like to talk to us about how we can help you achieve your dream smile, see the advert on this page.

Workouts that feel like a holiday Are you anticipating the holiday season?

Feels great, doesn’t it?

If you’re on holiday and away from your usual gym routine, incorporate ‘quality movements’ into your holiday activities. Here are some common, high-value exercises that address most muscle groups in a functional way:

Full or half push-ups

Works: Chest, upper back, shoulders, and core.

Top Tips: On your toes, or from your knees, position your hands so your elbows and shoulders feel comfortable. Go as low as you can, hold for a second then extend the arms fully. Keep your belly tucked in.

Inhale when you lower, exhale on the push upwards.

Walking lunges

Works: Full legs.

Top Tip: Break up your daily walk by lunging 10 times on each leg, remembering to take your back knee as low as comfortable.

Plank

Works: Abdominal/core.

Top Tips: Put your elbows on the floor directly under your shoulder joint, toes, or knees on the floor.

Lift your body up into a straight line from your shoulders to your knees or ankles. Set a goal to hold this position for 30 seconds, one minute or three minutes.

Set a goal to achieve a little more each time you do these exercises.

If you want to go harder, challenge gravity by lifting a foot off the ground while doing your push-ups and planks or increase how many you do.

Overall, little and often is key.

It’s better to do a little each day than to burden yourself with an exercise plan that just doesn’t fit your holiday plans.

Happy guilt-free holidays!

SPORTBOP.CO.NZ

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.

Offering a range of services, Richard’s advanced knowledge and expertise can help you achieve your dream smile.

START YOUR JOURNEY Let us help you with your health & fitness plan

clubfit.co.nz

CORSON DENTAL COSMETIC & GENERAL DENTISTRY

Book in now for a consultation 07 578 3243 or on our website corsondental.co.nz

Friday 3 December 2021

The Weekend Sun

28 THE WEEKEND SUN

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

Time to meet The Beatles (again) I’ve spent the week in the company of The Beatles; it has been most enjoyable.

I’ve been wading through Mr Peter Jackson’s epic look at a month in the life of the Fab Four, spending about eight hours with them as they write, rehearse and record their Let It Be album.

It’s a rare privilege really, sitting in on a session with the world’s most famous group of musicians and witnessing moments of creative brilliance and intimate interaction.

You watch Paul McCartney discovering Get Back. “Discovering” because he’s got half a sorta bass

THE

TA U R A N G A

CITZ CLUB

line and half a sorta tune and is just experimenting. And over about 10 minutes it becomes Get Back. It’s a thrilling moment, a truly exhilarating experience. It’s like being there to witness the big bang.

Get Back and its tangled path to creation is the high-point of part one, which covers a mere week of rehearsing. Did you know it was briefly a protest song? This was happening as Britain was rocked by anti-immigrant sentiment, with racist politician Enoch Powell riling the nation by predicting “rivers of blood” running in the streets. The first lyrics didn’t feature “a loner” from “Tucson Arizona” but a “Pakistani”: it was an anthem in support of immigration.

RESTAURANT

The Beatles are the subject of a new Peter Jackson documentary that charts the making of Let It Be.

Work

THE

TA U R A N G A

WHAT’S ON

CITZ CLUB ALADDIN

Gillian Moore School of Dance

Thu 02 - Sun 05 Dec THUR & FRI 6:30pm SAT 1pm & 6:30pm SUN 11am (Dance)

The film is also a reminder that studios are where musicians work, and work is often long-winded and repetitive. And a bit boring.

That’s a basic problem. Long rehearsals, and playing songs over and over to get them right, is about as interesting as it sounds, as is the process of repeatedly playing and recording a song, and then listening to the playback.

That’s essentially what sessions are like and it takes bloody forever. Even Peter Jackson’s slick editing struggles to find drama, which perhaps explains his apparent affection for the boys singing in silly voices. They do that a lot.

Particularly Paul. A lot. Sure, he does very good silly voices, but it does go on...

I also noticed a curious phenomenon that I’ve named the Reverse Yesterday.

Remember that movie Yesterday?

The cute one where a guy, Jack, wakes to find he is the only person in the world who remembers The Beatles’ music.

At one point Ed Sheeran (the real Ed Sheeran) challenges our hero to a 10-minute songwriting contest. Ed sings his newly-written song and then Jack delivers The Long and Winding Road, comprehensively winning and sending Ed off to bed.

Obstacles

In the first part of Peter Jackson’s documentary we have something like the opposite situation.

Paul McCartney is at the piano writing The Long and Winding Road, and he’s stuck on the second verse. “It needs to be another obstacle,” he says, scatting the melody and trying out various meteorological options. “Or maybe it should be about the road again...” he ponders.

And the more it goes on the more you just want to shout at the telly: “Wild and windy night – get a grip Paul, it’s THE WILD AND WINDY NIGHT!” That’s the Reverse Yesterday: the entire world knows the song except one person, and he’s the one writing the damn thing.

It has to be admitted that, unless you are an absolute Beatles fanatic, this will drag. Part two certainly seems to and it’s a bit of relief to get to the part three’s rooftop concert. And, weirdly, despite having to sit through all th ose silly voices, there are actual filmed songs that made it onto the Let It Be album which we only see small excerpts from. Really?

These three films are certainly extremely long.

Between them they pretty much match the running time of the entire Hobbit trilogy - and that had five armies and a desolate dragon.

But if all that sounds like too much, then just skip to the last 40 minutes of the final third.

Watch The Beatles play on that roof.

Even now after all this time it is a thing of beauty and wonder.

All that stuff about bands being greater than the sum of their parts – there it is, right in front of you. What a great band.

CLARA AND FRIENDS Turning Pointe Tauranga

Sun 19 Dec 10:30am, 2:30pm & 6:30pm (Dance)

NEW DATE URZILA CARLSON - IT’S PERSONAL Live Nation

THE MAGNIFICENT CARNIVAL

NEW DATE LES MISÉRABLES

Thu 09 - Fri 10 Dec 7pm Sat 11 Dec 3pm & 7pm (Dance)

Fri 04-Sat 19 Feb 7:30pm

NEW DATE HOTEL CALIFORNIA THE EAGLES EXPERIENCE

NEW SHOW ADDED GENTLE MAN - THE BEST OF CHRIS PARKER MDW

Sun 12 Dec 1pm & 8pm (Music)

Sun 20 Feb 5pm & 7pm

ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK

(Comedy)

Baycourt Box Office – Ensure you are buying through

The Dance Institute

Showtime Australia

Fri 25 Feb 7:30pm (Comedy)

Tauranga Musical Theatre

Weekend matinee 1:30pm (Musical Theatre)

NEW DATE FOLK SESSIONS Folk Brewers

Sat 26 Feb 7pm (Music)

Ticketek outlets only. BAYCOURT.CO.NZ

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 December 2021

29

Santa has sent more responses in Te Reo than last year

NZ Post has been working closely this Christmas with Santa and his elves, to ensure Kiwi kids receive a response to their letters, and this year Santa has replied to more letters in Te Reo Māori than in 2020.

“Once again, NZ Post is offering the magical connection of Writing to Santa and for Kiwi kids to receive a response in Te Reo Māori. This year, we’re proud to say that we have already sent more responses in Te Reo, than in 2020 and we still have a few weeks to go,” says NZ Post general manager of consumer marketing and brand, Sarah Sandoval.

Popular items on Kiwi kids’ wish lists were remote control cars, unicorns and books. While these were still high on the list for many, this year Santa also received some quirky requests, including pleas for llamas, for loved ones to be home for Christmas, for confidence heading into a new

school in 2022, and even baby siblings.

NZ Post has also recently launched a new interactive website, where kids can send Santa an online letter - as well as having special access to Santa’s Ho Ho Homepage.

“More than 40,000 kids visited Santa’s Ho Ho Homepage last year and read Santa’s emails, browsed holiday snaps and played games,” says Sarah.

While the deadline has passed to have physical postcard responses received in the mail from Santa, Kiwi kids can still send Santa an online message up until 5pm on Wednesday, December 22, and will receive an email response. Email responses take 24 hours from when your online letter is sent, and you can choose to have your reply in Te Reo Māori or English.

To make and send a digital postcard, visit: www.nzpost.co.nz/writetosanta

Mini exhibition for Katikati artists The Katikati Art Group got caught up in the Covid lockdown this year, and was unable to have its annual exhibition for the first time in more than 50 years.

But the group’s members continued to paint, and there are many new items to show the public.

With so much new art to display, the group have decided to host a mini-exhibition this December.

The mini-exhibition will be held from December 6-12, from 10am-3pm daily, at the

gallery down the side of the Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Street, Katikati.

There is no entry fee, but everyone will be required to wear a mask.

Enjoy the freedom of working from home The past two years have shown many people the benefits of working from home; flexible working hours, more time with family, no public transport fares or petrol costs, and no traffic queues or workplace social distancing.

One career allowing you to earn a living in your own time without leaving the house is the job of medical transcriptionist. This involves transcribing patient notes that doctors and medical professionals dictate.

Medical transcriptionists need an in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology, diseases and pharmacology as well as fast and accurate typing skills.

Medical transcriptionists can also work in a hospital or a specialist doctor’s setting. Sue’s Computer Training delivers an online programme that will qualify people to become medical transcriptionists.

This NZQA-accredited level four programme is a medical language specialty that leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Medical Transcription and Editing.

It includes both New Zealand and United States content, so that graduates will be qualified to work in both countries.

“We have our own facilitators who will help students achieve the high standards required by the course material,” says owner Sue McDonald.

“If there are former secretaries or nurses looking to develop a new career, then their past knowledge would be invaluable.”

To find out more about this qualification, download an information pack from: www.computertraining. co.nz/medicaltranscription

THE

TA U R A N G A

CITZ CLUB

FILM NAME

FRI 3 DEC

SAT 4 DEC

Bolshoi Ballet Spartacus (No Comps)

1.15pm 6.15pm

Encanto (PG) Petite Maman (PG) (No Comps)

TUE 7 DEC

WED 8 DEC

THURS 9 DEC*

11.30am 6.15pm

11.15am 6.15pm

11.30am 3.20pm 6.20pm

11am

Christmas with Andre (E) Dune (M)

SUN 5 DEC

2pm

12.30pm 3.40pm

11.30pm 2.40pm

1pm 4.15pm 7pm

12.45pm 4pm 6pm

12.45pm

2.20pm

5.45pm

11am

2pm 7pm

2.20pm 6.30pm

1.40pm

11.30am 1.50pm

1.40pm

11am

11am

11am

6pm

6.20pm

2.30pm

1.45pm

Falling for Figaro (M)

11.20am 1.45pm

3.20pm

7pm

2.10pm 4.50pm 6.30pm

The Power of the Dog (R13)

11am 6.25pm

7.50pm

6.45pm

11.20am 3.40pm

A Boy Called Christmas

11am

4.35pm

4.20pm

No Time to Die (M)

6pm

The Rescue (E)

7.30pm

Friday 3 December 2021 THE WEEKEND SUN

Saturday 4 Dec

113 Annual Group Show

The People’s Gallery (Historic Village) presents ‘113’ The annual fundraising group show where all works are only $113 each! 28th Nov20th Dec, 10am-3pm(weekdays), 10am-2pm(weekends) info@theincubator.co.nz

Association Croquet

Sat, Mon & Wed at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9:15 for 9:30am start.

New players & visitors welcome.

Ph Jacqui 574 9232

Bay Singles Social Club

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

‘Precocious Vessels’ Ceramics Exhibition

The Incubator’s Pot House Gallery (Historic Village) welcomes Dominique Ford. Pottery works inspired by sea creatures, germs, triffids and body parts.

1st-29th Dec, 10am-3pm(weekdays), 10am-2pm(weekends) info@theincubator.co.nz

Swingers, 16th Ave Theatre

Ralph, Archie and George have been golf buddies for years. Their wives want to put some spice back into their lives.

Book @iTicket (26 Nov-11 Dec)

Tauranga Farmers Market

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

7:45am-12noon at Tauranga Primary School cnr Cameron Road & 5th Avenue. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the producers. Support local

Aladdin presented by Gillian Moore School of Dance at Addison Theatre (dance). Tickets available from ticketek. co.nz 0800 TICKETEK (2-5 Dec)

Meet last Saturday of the month February to November at Art & Craft Centre, Elizabeth St West 1pm. Learn to care for fuchsia plants

Baycourt

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 Fuchsia Group

Petanque Tauranga BOP Association

Club days Sat, Tues & Thurs. Tawa Street, Mt Maunganui. French game played ith i i flair, boules available. Ph John 022 075 4251 for playing times

Village Radio Museum

Papamoa Evans Road Community Church. 7:30am ibles, muffins, real coffee, sausage sizzle. No carwash due to water restrictions. Site $5.

Info 027 572 2987

Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band.

Radio Museum open from 10am.

Request line 571 3710

Doreen McNeill’s ‘Expressions’ Exhibition

Sunday 5 Dec

The Incubator Gallery (Historic Village) welcomes Doreen McNeill.

Recent works and launch of Doreen’s 2nd book ‘Expressions -Close up’. 28th Nov-22nd Dec,10am3pm(weekdays),10am-2pm(weekends). info@theincubator.co.nz

Jigsaw Library

Saturdays 10am-12noon.

Everyone must wear a mask. Hire: 500p 50c, 1000p $1. Choose from 500 jigsaw puzzles, landscape, wasgij, children s. rookfield, off ighmore Terrace

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, flo ers, seeds, herbs, eggs, preserves etc. 07 549 4522

LOL Laughter Wellness

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

The Weekend Sun

30

Art On The Strand

Croquet

Original art for sale.

Weather permitting. 9am4pm. The Strand, Tauranga.

Tauranga Society of Artists

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

Papamoa Farmers Market

Experience our popular Maori history hkoi that retells stories of Maori settlement of Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty coastline. Book here: https://www. traveled.co.nz/upcoming-experiences

Papamoa Lions Club 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

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. m rifle range at the TECT Park, open from 9am to approx.

3pm. $20/shooter

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

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

Tauranga Open Woodworking Group 2203

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

Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society

1:30pm at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti. Play/listen to Organ EL900, Clavinova 405, Piano. Ph Maureen 544 5013

Tibetan Buddhist Teachings

Teaching and meditation from 10-11:30am, followed by refreshments.

25 Junction Road, Te Puna. Everyone welcome! Find us at https://www. facebook.com/tashichoepel.ling

Monday 6 Dec

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Coffee & Chat

e ealand first meeting and speaker. 1st Monday of the month.

St Peters Hall, 11 Victoria Ave, Mt Maunganui. Start 10am. All welcome.

Ph Roy 576 2025

Dutch Friendly Support Network

Sun, Tues & Thurs at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9:15 for 9:30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Nev 575 5121

Coffee morning 1st Monday of the month, 10am-12noon. $4 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Road, Tauranga.

Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968

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

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

Maketu Market

NZDA BOP Range Day

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

Maori History Walks

58 Ashley Place, Papamoa 8:30am-12noon.

Live music, food trucks, vegetables, coffee, seedlings, playground, fresh meat & seafood

Keep On Your Feet

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

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, Mount 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 7 Dec

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 7:30pm St Peters Anglican Church. 11 Victoria Rd. Mt Maunganui. All welcome Ph 0800 229 6757

Altrusa Int’l Tauranga

Women’s Service Group meet every 2nd Tuesday for business meeting and projects and every 4th Tuesday for programme evening. Sandra 027 483 8454 www.altrusa.org.nz

Bayfair Petanque Club

A new season, try a new sport.

Petanque at Russley Drive Tues & Thurs 12:45pm. Boules & tuition available.

Turn up or Ph Alf 021 175 9282

Conversation Cafe Dee St

Friends in the making at Pressie Church Hall cnr Macville Rd and Dee St, 10-11:45am all ages welcome. $5.

Ph 021 127 4277

Dark Green

A fresh start for our divided land www.meetup.com/DarkGreen midday via Zoom

Fitness Fun & Coffee

Cardio, dance, weights, dance, floor ork, 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 elcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617

Otumoetai Walking Group

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

Overeaters Anonymous

Is your eating affecting the way you, or someone else, live your lives? Overeating, undereating - meet every Tuesday 7-8pm and Friday 1-2pm. Ph 0210 236 3236

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

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

We meet every Tuesday 9:30am and Thursday 7:30pm at the clubrooms upstairs on the cnr of Mirrielees and Cross roads, Sulphur Point. Ph Mike ldfield

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 December 2021

31

THE WEEKEND SUN

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

Tauranga Embroiderer’s Guild

Meets every Wednesday at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road 10am-2:30pm and 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome. Ph Carol Roband 027 348 5875 or 466 0075

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

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 021 506 855

Wednesday 8 Dec 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

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 or 027 274 8753 gayehemsley@gmail.com

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at 11:30am Christmas lunch at Oaktree Restaurant, Greerton. 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. Last day this year is 8th Dec. Central Baptist Lounge. 640 Cameron Road. 1-3pm. All welcome. No charge. www.healingrooms.co.nz 021 213 8875

Kaimai Ramblers Tramping Group An overnight tramp in the Coromandel Ranges to a hut maintained by DOC. Kevin 021 0200 6306

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 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

Pickleball Morning Play

Baypark 10am to 12noon. Join the fun! Beginners welcome. Bats and balls provided. $5. The Mount Pickleball Club. Bob 027 478 6282

Hongis Track, Rotorua. Grade moderate.

Steve/Jane 021 766 232

Tauranga Scrollsaw Woodworking Group

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

Tauranga Wood Turners Group

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

Te Puna Tennis Club

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

Te Puna Heartlands Meeting

7pm at Te Puna Memorial Hall.

Open meeting - Three waters, Te Puna a green wedge. Revision community plan. Howard 027 552 5015

Turning Point Clothing Sale

Community clothing and linen sale, $5 to fill a bag, cash only. Starts at 9am, The Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga

Friday 10 Dec

Alcoholics Anonymous

Social tennis from 6pm. New members welcome. Tangitu Road, Te Puna. Left past the rugby grounds. Ph Catherine 021 506 855

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

Ph 0800 229 6757

Western Bay Museum Tour

Christmas lunch, noon at Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Must have double vaccination certificate. Some transport available. Ph Dorothy 574 7271 or Jonathan 021 151 4481

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 9 Dec Baycourt

The Magnificent Carnival presented by The Dance Institute. 7pm. Tickets available from ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK (9-11 Dec)

Cap Life Skills

Free budgeting, practical money saving, getting organised, healthy eating, positive wellbeing course. 8-weeks 9:30am-12noon www. stpetershouse.co.nz to register or 07 571 5916

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Katikati Concert Band

Katikati Bowling Club, 8 Park Road, 7pm. Come and join our friendly band. All brass, woodwind and percussion players welcome. Ph Eryl 021 404 163

Grey Power Papamoa

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

Swingers, 16th Ave Theatre

Ralph, Archie and George have been golf buddies for years. Their wives want to put some spice back into their lives. Book @iTicket (26 Nov-11 Dec)

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters

Keynotes Womens Barbershop Chorus

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

Ph Denise 027 291 9917

Kickstart Toastmasters

Te Puke Bowling Club

7pm at Wesley Hall, 100 13th Ave. If you love singing come join us. Now taking bookings for 2022. Ph Bernice 576 4848. Facebook Keynotes Inc. Develop your confidence and s 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

Possible venue change. Please check www.lollaughterwellness.weebly.com for updates or Ph Trish 022 036 6768

MEDIUM

New members welcome. Loan bowls available.

Friday rollup 12:45pm. Ph Te Puke Club 573 9709

SUDOKU

No.2115

How to solve Sudoku!

1 3 4 Fill the grid so that 7 8 6 every row and every contains 5 3x3thesquare 9 8 digits 1 to 9 2 9 8 How to solve Solution No.2114 5 9 9 7 1 4 2 8 5 3 6 Sudoku!

MEDIUM No.2115 6 4 3 5 9 7 2 8 1 5 61 3 4 2 8 2 5 6 3 1 7 4 9 5 3 8 9 2 7 6 4 1 5 Fill the grid so that THE BARREL ROOM JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) 9 2 3 2 1 7 9 4 5 3 6 8 7 8 6 every row and every Sat 4th The Silverbeats 7:30Sat 4th Take Two 7pm 4 5 6 1 8 3 10:30pm 7 5 3x3 square contains1 9 2 3 6 4 98 57 27 99 8 8 Sun 5th The Original the digits 1 to 9 5 3 8 7 1 2 6 9 4 CORNERSTONE PUB Blarney Boys 3-6pm 1 7 2 6 7 6 4 8 5 9 1 2 3 Fri 3rd TJ 10pm 9 8 Weds 8th Blues Night 7pm 2 Sat 4th Red Zone 10:30pm Solution Solution No.2114 No.2114 5 9 LATITUDE 37 9 7 1 4 2 8 5 3 6 How to solve VERY Fri 3rd Adam McLean No.1622 6 4 3 5 9 7 2 8 1 THE PHOENIX EASY Sudoku!

5 6 2 8:30pm 8 2 5 6 3 1 7 4 9 Sun 5th Tim Armstrong Sat4 4th Sam 3 8 9 2 7 6 4 1 5 1 Fisher28:30pm 2 8 3-6pm 9 3 Sun 5th Jason 4-7pm 2 1 7 9 4 5 3 6 8 Fill the grid so that 4 5 6 1 8 3 9 7 2 9 5 4 AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD 9 NOW! 8 7every row and every 1 9 2 3 6 4 8 5 7 contains 5 3 8 7 1 2 6 9 4 5 7 7 11 23x3thesquare 2 4 digits 1 to 6 9 7 6 4 8 5 9 1 2 3 2 8 5 7 Solution No.1621 5 6 3 9 7 3 2 8 6 1 4 7 9 5 5 7 1 2 9 8 6 3 4 5 6 7 1 9 4 6 7 5 3 2 1 8 5

SUDOKU

SUDOKU

Across 6. Disinfectant (10) 8. Reverberation (4) 9. Period (4) 10. Stadium (5) 11. Record (4) 12. Small West Coast town (9) 16. He was a TV personality & rugby league player of the late 1990’s (4,5) 20. Vehicle (4) 22. Melody (5) 23. Brood (4) 24. Insect (4) 25. Kindness (10) Down 1. Sick (6) 2. Stunt (7) 3. Smear (6) 4. Disreputable person (6)

No. 1755

5. Sea (5) 7. Seven (Maori) (5) 13. Atmosphere (3) 14. Financial support (7) 15. Hurdle (5) 17. Agreement (6) 18. Bay (Auckland) (6) 19. Mischievous (6) 21. Likeness (5) A S S I G N Y C O G N A C

I F T E A B B X W R O M H

R A Y O N C A M N E S I A

N O L C N A T D E M T L R

E L E M E N T E R U R A L

W O C K T S Y I S D U E E

Z E R O G G G G G I M P S

E M H L S T O E B S N A N

A D U L T I B R A V A D O

L R B V U J E A B I S E R

Solution 1754

A N A R C H Y K B A K E R

N N R P C E S L L L E V I

D O B S O N O M E D D L E

Friday 3 December 2021

The Weekend Sun

32

CLASSIFIEDSECTION

PH: 07 557 0505 EMAIL: nadia@sunmedia.co.nz Pages can be viewed online at www.theweekendsun.co.nz

trades & services BUILDER BUILDER CONTACT JEFF CONTACT JEFF

SPA POOL COVERS & BOAT COVERS

WE ONLY DO

DENTURES PHONE: 07 576 0620

EC

IALIZ ED

SP

www.denturestauranga.co.nz

WIDE

P

A

G

BOP

IN TIN

LAWNMOWING Totally Cut

LTD

Lawns & Gardens

Your home looked after with care Yellow Brick Property Management has found a unique niche in the market like no other.

The team at the boutique property management company only manage a select 50 properties.

“We’re investors ourselves and have a number of properties,” says Yellow Brick’s Nicky Hamilton, “so we understand what it takes and what’s involved to look after a property really well.

“Other property managers hold between 130180 properties in their portfolio, but we have decided we will take on no more than 50.”

When you choose Yellow Brick, you know your home is being looked after with care when you tenant it.

“We do a great job because we’re careful not to take on too much.”

For more information, visit: www.yellowbrick.co.nz or call: 0800 2 YELLOW (0800 293 5569).

Nicky and Eben Hamilton.

NEED A PROPERTY MANAGER? We are a boutique company, that’s why we do a fantastic job!

We take the stress out of property management.

7% +gst ONE FLAT FEE, NO HIDDEN CHARGES

0800 2 YELLOW info@yellowbrick.co.nz yellowbrick.co.nz

Residential - Lifestyle - Commercial

Mathew 021 507 182

The Weekend Sun

Friday 3 December 2021

33

trades & services

Chemwash_Sun 5x2_Feb21_V2.pdf

1

19/02/20

12:06 PM

C

M

Y

CM

MY

CY

CMY

K New Zealand’s Quietest Heat Pumps

sliding door won’t slide?

Specialising in:  Trees - topped, shaped, climbed, • Window handles, hinges & stays • Security locks for windows & doors • Sliding and bi-fold door rollers, locks & handles • Retractable insect screens

Call us today to arrange an assessment of your home.

36 YEA experienRc S e

Asthma • allergies • wheezing • irritated or stuffy nose • Asthma watery eyes • trouble • allergies • breathing wheezing • irritated or • rashes mould• watery • mildew stuffy• nose eyes • trouble breathing

Asthma • allergies • wheezing irritated or • rashes • •mould • mildew Asthma • stuffy allergies • wheezing irritated nose • watery• eyes • or trouble breathing stuffy nose • watery eyes • trouble breathing • rashes • mould • mildew • rashes • mould • mildew

Clean & Service Clean & Service only & Service Clean &Clean Service only

$75$75 only only $75$75

Call us today 0800 24 74 39 Call us today 0800 24 74 39 book online www.airify.co.nz book online Clean Call us today 0800 24&74Service 39 www.airify.co.nz Call us today 0800 24 74 39 book online www.airify.co.nz Asthma • allergies • wheezing • irritated or stuffy nose • watery eyes • trouble breathing • rashes • mould • mildew

$75

onlywww.airify.co.nz book online

07 575 3000 www.exceed.co.nz

felled, crown thinned & lifted

 Qualified Arborists  Clean tidy job Guaranteed  Chipping up to 10 inch

Phone Warren 0274 777 588 or 552 5215 treeworx@xtra.co.nz  www.treeworx.co.nz

Friday 3 December 2021

trades & services

The Weekend Sun

34

public notices

mobility

wanted

Tauranga City Council, 91 Willow Street Private Bag 12022, Tauranga, Telephone 07 577 7000

GreenKiwi Gardens

Admin

Administration Services

www.tauranga.govt.nz

Notice of Intention to officially name reserve land currently known as Broadlands Block, Waihi Beach and the main stormwater pond within Kaimai Views subdivision, Omokoroa.

Official naming of “Broadlands Block” Council has received a request to officially name a portion of land, unofficially known as Broadlands Block, described as Lot 3 DP 523589, Lot 1 DPS 36047, and Lot 136 DP37325 being 9.4703 hectares on Hillview Road, to become Te Mata Reserve.

Tauranga City Council, 91 Willow Street Naming of main stormwater pond within Kaimai Views Private Bag 12022, Tauranga, Telephone 07 577 7000 subdivision, Omokoroa The main stormwater pond provides both a stormwater catchment and an amenity for the subdivision. A proposal has been made to name the pond Puna Rua (two springs).

Information regarding the reason for the naming of these sites is available from Joanne Hin, Legal Property Officer Reserves and Facilities (07) 571 8008.

Anybody who wishes to make a submission or object to the naming of/renaming of the subject areas above, are invited to do so in writing from the date of publication of this notice.

Submissions should be delivered to any Council office, posted to Private Bag 12803, Tauranga Mail Centre 3143, or e-mailed to customer.service@westernbay.govt.nz. Submissions should be headed as such, the subject land and include your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address.

Submissions close: 5pm, Monday 17 January 2022

www.tauranga.govt.nz

Kerb Damaged Wheel?

0800 537 233

John Holyoake Chief Executive Officer

public notices

5695

automotive www.wheelmagician.co.nz

TAURANGA CITY PLAN –

INSERTION OF HOUSING BOTTOM LINES IN CHAPTER 2 OF THE OPERATIVE TAURANGA CITY PLAN Pursuant to Section 55(2A) of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), Tauranga City Council gives public notice of the insertion of housing bottom lines in Chapter 2 of the Operative Tauranga City Plan. This is in accordance with the National Policy Statement for Urban Development. All updates to the Tauranga City Plan are available at www.tauranga.govt.nz. For more details, please contact Team Leader: City Planning at Tauranga City Council.

Tauranga City Council, 91 Willow Street Private Bag 12022, Tauranga, Telephone 07 577 7000

www.tauranga.govt.nz

The Weekend Sun

situations vacant

Friday 3 December 2021

35

funeral services

greerton

548 FRASER ST Saturday 4 Dec 8am-12pm. Beds, furniture, tools, wetsuits, books, bric-a-brac

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

GLORY IN HIS holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord Rejoice (1 Chronicles 16:10)

Our family helping your family

computers

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

gardening

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

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

livestock

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

lost & found

FOUND KITTEN & PUPPIES various places, colours and sex.

Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

health & wellness

lost & found School Bus Drivers - Te Puke

Get on Board with Go Bus Transport and come join our great team!

If you are thinking of re-joining the workforce or looking for extra hours this role may well suit you.

We are looking for a Permanent Part Time and Casual School Bus Drivers based in Te Puke.

What you need: • Must have a Class 2 Licence • P endorsement would be an advantage • A responsible and caring approach Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test and Police Vetting check. You will be required to be fully COVID-19 Vaccinated by 1 January 2022.

For more details or to apply contact Tammy on 027 699 7723 or email tammy.curran@gobus.co.nz.

deceased

Found young brown and white male rabbit. Ohauiti Area. Ref: 529391 Found adult tabby & white female cat. Otumoetai Area. Ref: 529425 Found adult white & black female cat. Bowentown Area. Ref: 529475 Found adult tabby female cat. Mt. Maunganui Area. Ref: 529003 Found adult female grey tabby cat. Mt. Maunganui Area. Ref: 529001 Found adult female tortie cat.

Bethlehem Area. Ref: 529444

rental

ROOM AVAILABLE FOR RENT in Katikati. You must have a full time job, tidy, mature, drug free and easy going. Share with 2 others. $180pw + power (couples to be negotiated). Ph/Text 021 27 27 912

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 HANDYMAN, section maintenance, lawns, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting and odd jobs. Free quotes.

Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 07 544 5911 ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs. Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction

guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857

travel & tours

#ZEALANDIER TOURS DECEMBER -8th The Cave- for a surreal experience, highly recommend for a fun day out -13th Paeroa Christmas Light Show & dinner JANUARY –10th Te Arawa Story with lunch. Learn about this amazing canoe–Give us a call for more information Zealandier Tours Ph 572 4118 NO 8 TOURS New Zealand’s Senior Travel Club. Join our Club today to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours & receive our complimentary beautiful colour catalogue. We specialise in carefully curated tours with bespoke itineraries ,modern reliable vehicles, friendly guides & comfortable modern accommodation. 3 Days 14th -16th Jan 2022 Wild Horses of Kaimanwa 5 Days 31st Jan -4 Feb 2022 Kaipara & Waiheke Island 4 Days 4th-8th Feb 2022 Great Barrier Island. Free Door to Door service, Extended Tours, Day Trips, Shows. BOOK NOW: Ph. No8 Tours team on 579 3981 or email admin@no8tours.co.nz Or visit www.no8tours.co.nz to view and book all our tours.

venues

WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS, etc. The perfect venue.

With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite.

Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point.

Ph 571 8450

what’s on

‘LETS GO’ RELEASE CONCERT Live Celeste Music/Dance.

Mount Community Hall Dec 4 2.30pm/6.00pm. $10-$5 or $20 family. Bookings 0210 841 0697 celeste.music8@gmail.com

Friday 3 December 2021

The Weekend Sun

36

Artwood SALE

Huge savings on outdoor furniture. Hundreds of items ready to take home now!

Augusta Outdoor Armchair WAS $2639 NOW $2299

Augusta Outdoor Sofa WAS $5159 NOW $4499

Our best-selling Tampa Outdoor Chair WAS $989 NOW $849

San Diego Outdoor Sofa WAS $5249 NOW $4499

We have sold the Artwood collection for

French Round Outdoor Dining Table - 1200 - Teak WAS $2379 NOW $1959

10+ years.

This outdoor furniture is built to last.

Marbella Outdoor Sofa WAS $4159 NOW $3569

Marbella Outdoor Armchair WAS $2899 NOW $1659

Vintage Dining Table - Teak - 2.4m WAS $3499 NOW $2869 Layton Outdoor Armchair WAS $2339 NOW $1999

Layton Outdoor 3 Seater Sofa WAS $5199 NOW $3459

SAVE $1700 UV resistant, extremely durable ‘all-weather’ resin wicker

Rustproof aluminium frames

Anson Set of 2 Cooee Tables Teak + Galvanized steel + Powder coated WAS $1959 NOW $1599

Washable covers made from 100% solution-dyed acrylic

Quick dry foam inners