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Lifting our spirits Talented performers like Circus in a Flash’s Rowan Ford Dawson have lifted the spirits of many during the past two years of lockdowns and restrictions.

Dressed as the Greatest Showman, the Cat in the Hat, Spiderman, and a variety of other characters, Rowan has

been entertaining and teaching circus acts at online parties and through utilising social distancing.

On Valentine’s Day he will appear as Julio the Latin Lover in Greerton Village, giving away chocolate hearts.

Due to Covid, entertainment, festivals and events have

been often heartbreakingly curtailed or cancelled, and usually at short notice. But this hasn’t stopped Rowan from finding new innovative ways to engage with families and children, bringing smiles and enjoyment into homes where people are isolating. Read more on page 12. Photo: John Borren.

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Now I’m Just wandering down to the end of the something of a garden with a coffee in one hand and cat whisperer and diary in another doesn’t meet the criteria. often get funny The commute this morning has been felines rubbing up as frustrating and time-consuming as an against me, however average 8am trip down Hewletts Rd. Of I’ve been wasting a lot of work time lately course, losing my keys would have added on staring down the neighbour’s fluffy to that drama as well. brown demon.

We have a rack for keys, but I use them He is almost certainly responsible for

the demise of my red onions this year, commandeering that section of the raised bed as an ensuite. I’m not sure he realises that’s my garden, not his but he stares at me belligerently through the very window I’ve just climbed in, from behind the chillies.

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City’s democracy debate returns Tenby Powell during his time as Mayor of Tauranga.

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta says she remains committed to a return to council elections in Tauranga.

However, former Mayor Tenby Powell’s hope is the current commission model stays in place for at least another year, a position at odds with elected councilors which the commissioners replaced.

Following an independent review, Minister Mahuta made the decision to appoint a Commission in place of elected Tauranga City Council members in December 2020.

The Commission, consisting of Anne Tolley, Bill Wasley, Stephen Selwood and Shadrach Rolleston, came into effect last February.

In November, the Urban Task Force, a group of local business owners, pleaded for the current Commission to remain in situ for longer. It was a plea that drew ire from some ratepayer groups.

The UTF argue elected officials returning to office could see work undertaken by the Commission, chaired by Anne Tolley, “undone”.

Tenby agrees. When he resigned as Mayor in November 2020, he called for government intervention to solve issues in council. He believes the Commission should stay beyond October.

“I think the commissioners have done an outstanding job and have done exactly what I would have wanted to have done had we been

able to work as a strategically-oriented board of directors as a council, which is what the Commissioners have done,” he says.

Tenby believes the Commission has made the right decisions to “move Tauranga forward” without being “exposed to the petty politics” he feels undermined his leadership.

He praises the Commission for focusing on key areas like infrastructure development, housing and civic amenities, saying they have “unearthed the fact Tauranga is 20 years” behind.

Rates have also been a major issue. Protests followed the rates hike imposed by Commissioners last year. Tenby agrees nobody wants this level of increase but suggests residents’ frustration is misguided. “Had the rates increases happened incrementally, over the past 20 years, we wouldn’t be in this pickle now. So don’t blame the Commissioners. It hasn’t happened overnight.”

He says while a “very loud” minority would oppose delaying October elections, the vast majority of people he speaks to want the Commission to remain.

“I can tell you honestly I still get hugs in the street, almost a year later, thanking me for doing exactly what happened.

“I would join a huge chorus of people who would want to see this continue. They do not want to see the huge progress made unwound.”

Minister Mahuta has however confirmed her intention for a return to elections. Decisions are pending on what that might look like after the Commission’s exit strategy is finalised, but Mahuta did not provide clarity on dates. “I have been clear that I would like to facilitate a smooth transition back to full local democracy,” says Mahuta.

“I will shortly be making a decision about a return to elected representation at TCC, to ensure the city and wider region is in the best position for the future.”

If the Minister decides to retain the Commission, the October elections could be delayed until 2025.

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“It is vital for the future sake of democracy in Tauranga that free and unimpeded local government elections be held in October 2022,” says ex-deputy mayor Kelvin Clout.

“The residents and ratepayers of Tauranga should be, and must be, trusted with the important responsibility of electing those who represent them.”

Andrew Hollis, an elected at-large councillor, agrees with Kelvin. “I think we should let ratepayers make decisions about who runs the place.”

Councillor John Robson believes the October elections must take place. “Of course elections should go ahead,” says Dawn Kiddie, another elected councillor. “We live in a democracy, don’t we?” TCC was approached for comment. Mathew Nash

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“Where we need to remove a small number of trees, we will balance the loss with native trees and plants in other suitable areas along Cameron Rd,” says TCC transport director Brendan Bisley.

Mana whenua will be given the wood from 16 trees to be removed as part of this project.

A major feature once construction is completed will be 30,000 more trees, plants and grasses along Cameron Rd from the city centre to 17th Ave. “Adding significantly more trees and planting will help us to create walkable, pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods that are safe, open and clean, with places to meet – all things our local Te Papa community has said they would like.”

But making such changes to one of this city’s key connecting routes does not come without disruption. “It is critical we improve connections for all road users, particularly those who are vulnerable or choose to travel by alternative modes,” says Council’s travel safe coordinator: workplaces, Yvonne Rooney.

The project received $45m from the Government’s IRG Covid Recovery Fund.

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Erin’s mission

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Call me for your free, no obligation Market Appraisal Erin Murphy hopes her petition will reduce the stigma around epilepsy.

What started as a school project for Erin Murphy has become a cause that could help thousands of students living with epilepsy.

During Erin’s last year at Ōtūmoetai College she was tasked with making a campaign for her sociology class.

The 17-year-old knew of friends and family with epilepsy so decided to create a petition calling for a government policy mandating epilepsy inclusion and education in schools.

The petition asks the House of Representatives to urge the Government to make epilepsy education, training and awareness mandatory in schools from primary through to university.

Last September Erin had an online meeting with similar-aged people who have epilepsy as part of her research. “One of the girls said she got judged at school and people avoided her because they thought epilepsy was contagious,” says Erin.

She also discovered other students weren’t aware of what to do if someone had a seizure at school.

“I want to make New Zealand students who are living with epilepsy, no matter how bad their symptoms are, feel more accepted in school rather than judged or isolated. I want them to know that if they were to have an unexpected seizure they are in a safe environment.”

According to Epilepsy NZ one in 50 people have epilepsy at some point in their life. It is a common neurological disorder that affects one-two per cent

of the population. People affected have recurring and spontaneous seizures that are due to bursts of electrical activity in the brain.

Epilepsy has many causes including severe head injury, stroke, brain tumour, a genetic condition and in many cases the cause is unknown.

Through her petition Erin has connected with the Epilepsy NZ CEO Ross Smith and Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller.

Erin hopes to head to Wellington to present her petition to Parliament or Todd will arrange to do it on her behalf.

Erin says at first it was “a bit daunting” working with Ross and Todd but they’ve been really supportive and although the petition feels like a full-time job at times, it’s worth it.

“If the petition goes through and they pass it, and epilepsy education becomes mandatory then those students can get the help they need.”

Her mother Lisa is extremely proud of the work Erin has put in. “It’s not just people with epilepsy it affects, it’s their families as well,” says Lisa.

“It means families are able to cope better because they don’t have the worry of people at school causing problems with their family member.

“Not only that, it actually changes lives into the future about how people living with epilepsy feel about themselves.”

Erin’s petition, which closes April 1, 2022, is available by searching ‘Erin Murphy epilepsy’ at: Alisha Evans www.parliament.nz

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Mayor Webber to step down Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Garry Webber will step down from council at the next Local Body Elections set for this October 2022.

In his second term as Mayor, and with eight months left to run, Garry anounced his decision at the Waitangi Day ceremony at Whareroa Marae.

“I turned 75 in February 2021 and always maintained that I don’t believe anyone over 75 years should be putting their name forward for local government,” says Garry.

“We’re supposed to be there sorting out the future for future generations. At age 75 you’re past the point where some are not as in touch as they should be.

“Therefore I’ve made this commitment.

“I’m past 75 and will not be standing at the next elections. If you believe in principles, then I say live them don’t just say them. That’s the reason for it.”

By the time he’s completed his mayoralty he will have rounded off 14 years of public service, starting with the Ōmokoroa Community Board for nearly two years, followed by two terms as a Western BOP district councillor doing what he says was his apprenticeship.

“I think that’s fundamental; you need to do some time as a councillor before standing for mayoralty and putting your hat in the ring.”

All up, he will have completed 12 years serving at WBOPDC. “I stepped into this because there were a few things happening in Ōmokoroa where I thought that ratepayers deserved

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better. Some may think I don’t think of the ratepayers. If you don’t think of the ratepayers you have to ask ‘what are you there for?’”

Garry, who tries to keep himself reasonably physically active and agile of mind, says one of the most interesting achievements on council was dealing with multiple rates across the district.

“They were all different. Don Thwaites and I showed the common sense of having one flat rate for everyone across the Western BOP. That’s what Three Waters is about across New Zealand right now – how can we leverage the big

players to help the little players.”

A notable highpoint was leading the unanimous council vote in 2020 in favour of returning 172 hectares of land, commonly known as Panepane Purakau, to five local hapū that connect to Matakana Island that are part of Ngāi te Rangi Iwi and include Ngāi Tuwhiwhia, Ngati Tauaiti, Te Ngare, Te Whānau a Tauwhao and Ngāi Tamawhariua.

“Panepane Point was a significant achievement that I’m incredibly proud of, but again that took a team on council to understand that there is nothing to be embarrassed about righting a wrong.

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Western Bay of Plenty District Council Mayor Garry Webber.

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“I think some of the public believe we’ve done the wrong thing but I don’t think they’d understood the history.

“This was going back prior to 1820 when the first confiscation happened and then the second confiscation through the Public Works Act.” Garry says you can’t rewrite history “but there are things we can do to put fundamentals right”.

“In the past Maori have not been treated all that well and we have opportunity to do what is possible.

“If you’re purposeful we will get there.”

Garry believes amalgamation of Tauranga and Western BOP should be on the radar of both councils in the near future.

“In 1989, in the last big restructuring, Tauranga and Western BOP were supposed to be one territory but they ended up as two. We are Siamese twins and the sooner we understand we need to join together and overcome the stupidity of what we have, the better off we’ll all be.” Ōmokoroa waste water being processed by Tauranga City is one example Garry gives.

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He believes instead of having Tauranga’s 10 councillors and one mayor, plus Western Bay’s 11 councillors, a mayor and 20 community board members, there should be one organisation run by a mayor with 10 councillors. “If we amalgamated there’d be two Māori seats and eight geographic seats. And less than a quarter of a million people, which is not a large jurisdiction.”

His efforts to get State Highway 2 sorted has been a time-consuming aspect of his mayoralty.

“The problem with Local Government is akin to snail racing or watching paint dry,” says Garry.

“Things take a long time. The classic is the Ōmokoroa interchange between Ōmokoroa Rd and SH2. To get it into the Regional Transport Plan we had to get all other councils to agree with us and then get central government to fix our road.

“It’s consumed an incredible amount of my time, patience and diplomacy.”

In future, Garry plans to spend time working with greenstone and NZ native timbers, and to spend more time with wife Carole. Rosalie Liddle Crawford

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is putting out an early call to encourage its residents to get enrolled to vote ahead of the Local Body Elections set for this October 2022.

If you care about how your district’s towns grow and what features they have, and how safely people get around the Western BOP, then the council encourages you to enrol to vote ahead of October.

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on who should lead the Western BOP for the next three years, people can enrol to vote, or update their details, online now at: https://vote.nz

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Tauranga traffic pledge could be life-saving Several organisations across Tauranga have signed up to the Greater Tauranga Travel Pledge, as members seek to improve the region’s problematic roading situation.

All three major regional councils – Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council – are reported to have signed up to the pledge.

They are joined by the likes of employers the Bay of Plenty District Health Board, Fulton Hogan, Trustpower, and Zespri as well as public organisations such as Priority One, Tourism Bay of Plenty and University of Waikato.

Tauranga has one of the highest rates of private car use in Australasia and traffic flows have been increasing by up to eight per cent each year, according to GTTP. “The Tauranga City Community Carbon Footprint found transport makes up 61 per cent of the city’s carbon footprint, of which 97 per cent comes from road transport,” reads a GTTP statement.

The group claims that modelling completed in 2018 suggests if Tauranga was to achieve similar mode of transport shares as Wellington, there would be around 50 fewer premature deaths per

year. This would be associated with changes in air quality, road safety and levels of physical activity.

In addition to these environmental and public health implications, traffic congestion is a significant concern to Tauranga residents and businesses alike – a fact made clear by 98 per cent of the Tauranga population stating traffic is a problem in the 2020 Quality of Life Survey.

The GTTP, along with the organisations that signed up, aims to address these issues by investigating and implementing flexible working arrangements where practicable for their organisation, enabling active forms of transport for both staff commutes and work-related travel and implementing other opportunities to reduce their carbon footprint relating to commuting.

“It’s hard to find anyone that thinks the current situation is good,” says GTTP organising committee chair Jeremy Levy.

“By working together, we amplify the impact of every initiative.”

Any business that wants to take the pledge can join the GTTP grouping.

“We are open to all organisations that are willing to commit to being part of the solution,” says Jeremy.

Te Puke Highway: diversion starting Feb 14 Te Puke Highway is expected to be partially closed for up to three weeks, starting February 14. Weather permitting, resealing work will begin on the highway, between Poplar Lane and Welcome Bay Rd. “To ensure the quality and safety of the road surface, we need to fully reseal the lane where a new water pipe was laid,” says a Tauranga City Council spokesperson.

“To be able to undertake this work and keep both motorists and construction staff safe, one lane of Te Puke Highway will

need to be closed off.”

Southbound traffic towards Te Puke will be diverted via Tara, Parton and Bell Road, then flow back on to Te Puke Highway.

The diversion will increase travel time by up to 10 minutes, depending on the time of day.

“This type of work can be disruptive and we acknowledge the inconvenience of a detour to commuters who regularly use this stretch of road.

“Traffic travelling from Te Puke towards Tauranga will continue to use Te Puke Highway, with speed restrictions in place.

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“With work of this nature, bad weather could cause the work to be postponed. We will be monitoring the weather and digital signs will keep motorists updated on any possible changes in the timing of the work.

“We appreciate drivers’ patience and apologise for any inconvenience this work may cause. Please consider the safety of staff and other drivers when passing works.”

This work is part of the Waiāri Water Supply Scheme. Visit: www.tauranga.govt.nz/waiari for more information.

This four-month-old girl is a firm favourite with the staff here at the SPCA. A gentle, smart and loving girl, Maggie is really starting to catch onto her training.

She loves treats and absolutely loves training time. She is getting very good at sitting and will do so very enthusiastically.

She loves to go on walks and is getting used to walking on a lead. If you are ready to welcome this sweet girl into your home, please give the Tauranga centre a call on: 07 5780245.

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New options for Tauranga residents Tauranga residents now have the chance to upsize or downsize their rubbish and recycling bins.

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In 2021 Tauranga City Council rolled out its new kerbside rubbish and recycling collection programme.

All households were issued bins for general waste, recycling and food scraps, along with the previously-issued glass recycling bin and an optional green waste bin.

This year council is providing an opportunity to upsize or downsize the waste (red lid) and recycling (yellow lid) bins to suit household sizes using ‘bin bundles’.

All households currently have the standard bin bundle, which includes a 140L rubbish bin and a 240L recycling bin. Now, two new bin bundle options will be available.

The small bin bundle is suitable for households that don’t produce a lot of rubbish and recycling. It includes an 80L rubbish bin and a 140L recycling bin.

This will cost $190 for the 2022-2023 rates year – $30 less than the standard bin bundle.

The large bin bundle is suitable for households that produce a lot of rubbish and recycling. It includes a 240L rubbish bin and a 240L recycling bin. This will cost $320 for the 2022-2023 rates year – $100 additional to the standard bin bundle.

All bin bundles include the fortnightly collection of rubbish, recycling and glass, and the weekly collection of food scraps.

Tauranga City Council manager of sustainability and waste, Sam Fellows, says the new bin bundles will further build on the success of the kerbside rubbish and recycling collection programme by giving people more options.

“The community has done a brilliant job embracing the new bins, and now we want to give them an opportunity to ensure their bins are appropriate for the amount of household waste they are producing.”

Sam says the new bin bundles will also allow for reusing existing bins.

“To minimise waste, your new bin/s will likely be a sanitised secondhand bin, or we will swap the lid of one of your existing bins.

For example, your existing 140L rubbish bin may be turned into your 140L recycling bin by swapping the lid from red to yellow.”

If people are happy with their current standard bin bundle, they don’t need to do anything.

To upsize or downsize your waste and recycling bins, visit: www.tauranga.govt.nz/binchange, call: 07 577 7000 or download the Tauranga kerbside collections app which can be downloaded to your device from the App Store or Google Play.

The app has several functions.

As well as a portal to the council contact centre to report a missed or broken bin, or request an alternative bin bundle, this app can let you know when and what bins are due for collection and send you reminders.

The option to change your bin size is restricted to the homeowner, or households with an individual rating valuation number.

This means people living in rental properties and some multi-unit dwellings will need to speak with their landlord, or the council to discuss available options.

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The show goes on Rowan Ford Dawson has been creating a fantastical world of theatrical diversion and entertainment around the city, lifting the spirits of many despite the last two years of the world-altering pandemic.

A well-recognised and loved local figure, he’s adopted a variety of personas and costumes to enliven crowds and smaller groups at festivals, concerts, shows, parades, promotions, birthday parties, weddings, and countless other occasions.

Arriving from Auckland six years ago and expanding Circus in a Flash, Rowan, who was keen to carve out a new life in Tauranga with his family,

often found he was having to return to Auckland on weekends for work.

The pandemic brought new challenges.

“Obviously with Covid, entertainment is the first to stop, and the last to start again,” says Rowan.

With events repeatedly postponed and cancelled due to Covid, the now Tauranga-based professional performer has taken his ‘can-do’ positive attitude online and utilised social distancing.

“We moved to online Zoom parties, shows and one-on-one personal Zooms. Entertainers are very vulnerable when it comes to lockdowns and the restrictions. We’ve been very lucky that government subsidies have helped keep us alive, helped us pay the bills. And we’re lucky that my wife’s been able to work.”

After some test runs with families and children he knew, along with tips from his own kids, he started running birthday parties by Zoom, with 12 or more houses all logging in at the same time.

“Some of the parties we did would buy juggling ball sets or rhythmic gymnastic ribbons, and we’d teach them how to juggle, just like we would at a normal birthday party but from the comfort of our home and their home.

“We’d play games with them, and they could talk with their heroes – a mermaid or Wonder Woman, depending on what character they had booked for their party.”

To have Spiderman encouraging a child to potty train, or a performer do a few tricks, or just have a one-on-one video chat with a child has helped many adjust to life during lockdowns.

As ‘Julio the Latin Lover’, Rowan Ford Dawson will be in Greerton Village on Valentine’s Day giving away chocolate hearts. Photo: John Borren.

“We’ve also had corporate Zoom video calls where 40 or so staff and family have logged in to watch me do a greatest showman-style circus show.”

A versatile performer, Rowan has entertained as The Cat in the Hat for a library promotion juggling and balancing umbrellas and encouraging book reading. There’s been sports events and promotions including Greerton Village and Tauranga Crossing for St Patrick’s Day, Christmas and Easter. His Circus in a Flash performers have dressed as Men in Black juggling glow balls, and as characters from Toy Story, Hobbit and Star Wars at film premieres.

On Valentine’s Day he’s back in Greerton Village, as ‘Julio the Latin Lover’, bringing romance while gifting chocolate hearts to shoppers.

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Miles of smiles Hundreds of people received free dental care in late-2021 thanks to the Trinity Koha Dental Clinic, which spent two weeks in Judea and Welcome Bay.

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The success of an earlier five-week pilot programme to deliver free dental care in the region in June convinced those behind Tauranga Moana’s medical aid ship that they must continue to offer the service to those most in need while they can.

Bay of Plenty adults living with constant oral pain that affects their quality of life were given another chance to receive free dental care if they held a Community Services card. The clinic resumed at Lifezone Church in Judea in October before relocating to Whaioranga Trust in Welcome Bay. Altogether 223 patients were seen, equating to $115,284 in dental services provided. There were 156 restorations, four composite crowns, one root canal, 250 extractions and 11 surgical extractions. “Some of the most common dental problems we see are actually preventable with proper oral hygiene.

“This is why we have a two-pronged approach; we take care of the problems patients are currently facing, but also prevent future issues through simple education,” says YWAM Ships Aotearoa

Volunteer dentists and assistants came from the Waikato, BOP and Whanganui.

managing director Marty Emmett.

Two new dental chairs donated by Trinity Lands with support from Ivoclar Vivadent were installed in the clinics in September by Jamie Barrett from Timmark Services.

Christian humanitarian organisation Youth with a Mission Ships Aotearoa used their mobile dental containers to treat 463 local patients last June, delivering treatment worth $165,658 after Covid-19 prevented the M/V YWAM Koha from sailing to remote Pacific Island villages to fulfil its original mission. Instead the ship’s mobile dental clinics were transported to Welcome Bay, Te Puke and Kawerau for what became The Trinity Koha Dental Clinic.

Marty says the organisation was blown away by the demand and desperate need for oral health care that some people face.

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“We need to keep going.”

YWAM Koha is berthed at Vessel Works beside Tauranga Harbour Bridge. “While we’re so grateful for the opportunities we’ve had here in Aotearoa to empower a healthy future, we have not ceased dreaming about fulfilling our hope of taking healthcare to isolated islands in the pacific. As a visionary organisation, there’s a lot of joy that comes from both embracing the here and now but also looking to the future.”

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Local generosity reaches far and wide

We live in a great city full of kind and generous people.

As a principal I was always grateful to those who gave their time generously to help children at my school; from hours spent reading with kids to helping out at our breakfast club to donations of blankets and clothing to keep kids warm.

That kind and generous spirit permeates throughout our community – especially when Covid has been so tough on many. One of the greatest concerns Covid has brought has been around food security and ensuring people have enough

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food for themselves and their families. Two organisations that have worked tirelessly are Tauranga Foodbank and Good Neighbour.

Last week I visited Nicki Goodwin and her foodbank team to see how they continue to prepare for the Omicron outbreak. I found a very well prepared team working hard, making food parcels and making sure shelves are well

stocked. They are running short of some essentials. They need more rice (bulk bags), canned goods (spaghetti, baked beans, tomatoes, corn), cereal (300g boxes) cup of soups, muesli bars, crackers, milk (UHT 1 litre), toilet paper, nappies (16kg +).

Goods can be dropped into the depot at Brook St, Fraser Cove.

Last Saturday visited Lifezone Church where locals were loading containers of supplies for our friends in Tonga. A huge thanks to Clayton and the Quadrant Shipping team and parent company Swire Shipping, who provided containers and coordinated their travel.

Kiwis get poorer Arguably, the two most important statistics in New Zealand right now are inflation, which is 5.9 per cent; and wage growth, which is 2.6 per cent.

This is the highest inflation we’ve seen here for 30 years.

Inflation is a thief in New Zealanders’ pockets, and what’s clear is Kiwis are getting poorer under the Labour Government because its big spending is adding fuel to the inflationary fire.

Prices are increasing at double the rate wages are growing. We know inflation disproportionately affects those who aren’t as well-off because they have less to play with; and more of what they spend each week must go to the essentials. Compounding this is the costs of essentials, such as groceries, fuel, and rent, are increasing at a faster rate than the nice-to-haves.

Inflation will be around for a while.

What’s also true, though, is that the Government’s big spending will simply push inflation even higher which will, in turn, force the Reserve Bank to hike up interest rates – higher than would otherwise be necessary.

This will act as a double-whammy, hitting Kiwis in the pocket twice.

The reality is the Government can’t do much in the short-term to increase wages. What it can do, though, is rein in its big spending and focus on the

quality of its spending. Since taking office in 2017, Labour’s spending has been 40 per cent higher than it was under National. What’s more is it’s planning to increase this to a staggering 68 per cent this year at

$128 billion, with $6 billion in new spending.

While the Government argues international factors are causing Kiwis’ rising cost of living, this simply isn’t the case because the domestic part of New Zealand’s inflation is also rising, while inflation in Australia is considerably lower at 3.5 per cent.

If we want New Zealanders to be better off at the end of 2022 than the start of it, Labour should rein it in, instead of continuing to raise spending.

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Plan in place to reconnect with the world The New Zealand border will begin opening up later this month, with a full reopening penciled in for October.

The border will reopen to vaccinated New Zealanders travelling from Australia at 11.59pm on February 27, with the role of Managed Isolation diminishing – although it will remain in place for unvaccinated arrivals.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says while MIQ has been a vital tool in New Zealand’s pandemic response it was “time to move again”.

“We are in a new phase in our Covid response,” says Ardern.

“Covid as an illness hasn’t touched many of us to date. But with the transmissibility of Omicron we know we will experience the virus more directly. But the difference here is that we have all the tools possible now to prepare.

“We are vaccinated, increasingly

The New Zealand border is set to fully open in October.

boosted, and continue to prepare ourselves at home and work with a plan.

“Now it is time to move forward together, safely.”

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says the plan has been “very carefully developed” to replace MIQ for the vast majority of travellers while continuing to reduce the spread of Covid-19.

He says vaccination rates and the pushed forward booster dates means it is time for New Zealand

to open the border to New Zealanders and eligible travellers from Australia on February 27.

Then at 11.59pm on March 13, the border will open to the same group of travellers from the rest of the world – plus certain skilled workers and working holidaymakers. At 11.59pm on April 12, New Zealand will open to some

current offshore temporary visa holders, up to 5000 international students and other critical workforces.

By July 2022, the border will reopen to anyone from Australia, visa-waiver travel and the Accredited Employer Work Visa will commence. This date could move forward. By October 2022 the border should fully reopen.

to “shift gears” to “reconnection and recovery”. “New Zealanders need to reconnect with one another. Families and friends need to reunite. Our businesses need skills to grow. Exporters need to travel to make new connections.”

Vaccinated travellers will soon not need to enter MIQ but will be required to isolate at home for 10 days, moving to seven days at phase two of the pandemic response.

The Government’s plan to reconnect with the world is to be managed via five steps. The first is

Police warn businesses to be aware of scams

Police are warning businesses to be aware of scams after one Kiwi business lost around $69,000 after making payments to a fake company overseas.

The Hawera-based business was approached by an individual ‘Ned’ who posed as a customer and agreed to make several purchases. He suggested orders were shipped to him using a particular freight company.

Police believe this company is fraudulent and owned

by Ned. Ned made several orders. He paid invoices using credit cards. Once payment was received, the business paid the fraudulent freight company, which

used several bank accounts to ship the orders. In total, the business paid this freight company about $69,000.

However, the credit card company then disputed the payments and the business had to return the money Ned had paid, leaving them out of pocket the $69,000.

Ned used several credit cards, some of which declined. It is believedthe payments were disputed because the credit cards being used were stolen.

Police is working with the financial institutions involved. Anyone who has been a victim of a scam of this nature is asked to contact Police on 105.

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Miserable end for musical theatre’s show “What can’t be changed, and is always the case, is the incredible emotional toll that it takes on an entire cast and crew.”

Tauranga Musical Theatre president Jeremy Sparrow is talking about the cancellation of their season of

‘Les Misérables’.

Just days away from putting on the production, set to open February 4, the country went to the red setting forcing the theatre company to cancel their long-awaited show.

The set was in and the cast and crew of 130 people was rehearsing at Baycourt

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“For some of the actors, they would say that this is their dream role, this is what they had been waiting for.

“So for them it’s a lifelong goal and for them to miss out on that is incredibly disappointing.”

The Tauranga Musical Theatre is a not-for-profit organisation and thousands of volunteer hours have gone into ‘Les Misérables’.

Jeremy says they had phenomenal support from the community “and ticket sales were tracking ahead of their biggest ever show at Baycourt”.

Now the theatre is asking for those that had tickets and are able to, to donate the cost, or a portion of their ticket cost to the theatre to help recuperate some of the expenses incurred.

To do so, visit: www.taurangamusicaltheatre.co.nz

Tauranga Musical Theatre president Jeremy Sparrow says the cancellation of ‘Les Misérables’ is difficult for everyone involved.

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The theatre holds 580 patrons and with gatherings restricted to 100 people maximum, it is no longer financially viable for the season to run, says Jeremy.

Disappointments add up

This isn’t the first time the thespians have been disappointed by Covid-19 alert levels, the production was postponed in 2020 and again in 2021.

“It’s very emotional when you’ve got 130 people that are impacted by that,” says Jeremy.

“They’ve had 12 months of rehearsals for this now.”

In 1995 Tauranga Musical Theatre put on ‘Les Misérables’; the 2022 performances were going to be the musical’s reimagining.

“We have members in TMT that have waited for 25 years to audition for this and for the show to come back around,” says the theatre’s president.

The theatre may also be eligible for support through the Government’s latest Cultural Sector Emergency Relief Fund for any unrecoverable costs.

Jeremy says the theatre is now in the process of working through what their unrecoverable costs are in order to apply.

“What can’t be calculated financially is the incredible toll it takes on a lot of people,” he reiterates.

Creative Bay of Plenty funding and projects advisor Annie Hill says it was great news to hear the announcement of the Government’s Omicron relief fund for those working in the arts and culture sector.

“People and organisations working in events are into their third year of disruption, experiencing much heartache from planning events and then having to postpone or cancel.

“It is particularly heartening to see the emergency relief for those that need critical financial support.

“We would be keen to see this fund extended if the disruption lasts for more than a couple of months to ensure the sustainability of those negatively impacted by the restrictions.”

For more information on the Cultural Sector Emergency Relief Fund, visit: www.mch.govt.nz

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Tender Tyson needs some love Tyson, a Staffy-Labrador cross, is a beautiful dog with lovely manners.

He will sit, stay, down and shake on command.

He really wants to please and hates to think he is in trouble or if anyone else is in trouble.

He loves a good run and play with his foster brother and then he is next to you to lean in for a good head pat and a big cuddle.

Tyson is curious about everything going on around him. This means he has made

fast friends of the confident cats in his temporary home. However, a timid cat that runs is still seen as a potential game. He doesn’t even look at chickens and is apparently fine with stock other than goats.

He needs a little more practice on the lead, everything is just too interesting, and he sometimes forgets to listen.

Tyson is desexed, registered, and microchipped.

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At the time of writing in mid-January, the heat goes on relentlessly and working out in the garden isn’t the idea of a fun time for most of us.

they do extremely well in our subtropical climate.

Virtually disease resistant, they now come in half a dozen different colours. After the first flush of flowering they can be pruned – with a pair of hedgeclippers – and will flower again right Although planting can be done at any time of the through autumn and into winter. They can even be year – provided that the necessary aftercare is taken encouraged to climb against a low wall or fence and don’t seem to suffer any setback in hot, dry weather.

– now is not the optimum time.

There is a saying by James Barrie that: ‘God gave Autumn is probably the best time for planting us a memory that we might have roses in winter’. trees, shrubs, roses etc. as we should be able While the opportunity is here, build up a store to expect decent rainfall to help settle them of good memories – because even summers like we in without stress, allowing them to get well are getting at present don’t last forever. established before next summer.

Looking around the neighbourhood, what is performing well in the heat and presumably without much watering? Hibiscus are thriving, agapanthus are practically bulletproof during summer and the common moptop hydrangeas are slowing morphing into softer shades and drying out. Bright yellow and orange marigolds are loving the heat.

Personally, I prefer the creamy pompom variety called French Vanilla. They look so good in tubs edged with blue lobelia.

The council, in its wisdom, has planted flower carpet roses in many of our local parks and street corners.

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Serving the Bay after a year of volunteering Local family-owned and operated business Roof Boss Ltd is back serving their customers after a one-year pause to be full-time volunteers as a family with YWAM Ships Aotearoa.

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Nathan and Rachel Young, along with their two children Evelyn and Toby moved on-board the Tauranga-based M/V YWAM Koha – a 48m medical and dental aid ship that’s purpose is to serve isolated Pacific Islands.

“It’s really nice to do something that is not driven by self, and instead to only focus on helping other

people,” says Rachel.

One year later, Rachel says: “We are so motivated, and energetic. I think something that we got out of volunteering is just how motivating it is; it really gives you a boost”.

Nathan is a long-run roofing specialist and has been in the trade for 26 years. Rachel grew up in a family business and handles the administration side of things.

“When we decided to start up Roof Boss, we stepped into a gap in the market servicing roof leaks, repairs, spouting and small alterations rather than new builds.

“Nathan is the master at finding roof leaks,” says Rachel.

Throughout 2021, Nathan, Rachel and family volunteered their time with YWAM Ships Aotearoa. Due to travel restrictions the family didn’t get

Roof Boss owner Nathan Young and the YWAM Ship him and his family volunteered on in 2021.

to the Pacific but were ultimately able to take part in helping 800 New Zealanders receive free dental care.

“That was a pretty cool buzz.

“We also completed some maritime training, and both spent time as deck crew.”

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sounds like a drum when you tap it. Ideally, you want to hear a thud sound. A “nother great tip is the colour of the skin. Look for a melon that has a golden yellow spot where the watermelon sat on the field.”

Before serving the melon it’s best to keep them at room temperature, says Richard. “The skin is the perfect packaging but give it a good clean before cutting. You don’t want to transfer any dirt from the outside of the skin into the inside when cutting the melon.

“Cut watermelon generally lasts about three to five days in the fridge, but it’s such a crowdpleaser it never seems to last that long in my house,” says Richard.

Watermelon can also be frozen for smoothies, made into sorbet and surprisingly makes a good ingredient for some cakes.

“I personally think that watermelon tastes best on its own or served icy cold as a dessert, but it also makes a good salad ingredient or a delicious drink. It is particularly good mixed with mint,” says Richard.

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Home & Building better ways to develop housing Members of local advocacy group Urban Task Force have initiated regular meetings with the Tauranga City Council Building and Environmental Planning teams to discuss problems and recommend solutions to help improve efficiencies for those applying for building consents.

The UTF initially identified 19 areas of concern and corresponding recommended solutions, which were raised at their first meeting late last year.

Tauranga City Council’s general manager regulatory and compliance, Barbara Dempsey, heralded the meeting as a success.

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“Planning teams have met with UTF, and we really appreciate the collaborative approach between the parties. Balancing the objectives and requirements of both parties can be challenging at times but working together will result in better outcomes for the developer, the council and the community of Tauranga. We look forward to growing this relationship over the coming years,” says Barbara.

UTF chairman Scott Adams says the meeting was a major step forward in aligning the interests of the building community with the city’s regulators.

“Tauranga’s housing crisis isn’t going away. We need to increase capacity quickly and efficiently, which requires an effort from both the council and the building community.

“The initial 19 points we raised with the council’s regulatory teams have all either been addressed or are in the process of being resolved in such a way that we have every confidence our concerns were heard, and significant progress is underway,” says Scott.

Issues identified in the first meeting between the parties include inconsistencies with the processing of consents,

communication breakdowns, possible efficiencies with building inspections and the need for system changes to prioritise large-scale housing projects over single dwelling consents.

“We had some really positive discussions with council that confirmed our collective goal of addressing the shortage of homes in the city. It was encouraging to hear that TCC was already working on software to improve processing systems, which will speed up consenting and open up the lines of communication and co-operation,” says Scott.

Progress

With a number of points of action underway to address developer’s concerns, UTF has already booked in a second meeting and both parties have agreed to schedule bi-monthly catch-ups to monitor progress.

“UTF want progress for our city and our members. We know that proactive, positive working relationships built on solid foundations of collaboration and working for the greater good, will achieve results and UTF is committed to advocating for the benefit of all the people of

Save seeds from your summer’s best crop Have you grown some truly spectacular produce this summer?

Maybe you’ve finally grown a tomato that ripens well, tastes amazing and doesn’t succumb to disease or pests so easily. If so, have you tried saving seeds for the next summer vege season?

Saving seeds not only means you can keep hold of a variety you’ve fallen in love with, but you can grow plants next season for free.

For tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, chillies and capsicums you just need to scoop out the inside flesh of the vege then wash and sieve it, and let the seeds dry out. Paper towels are handy to use, or serviettes. Place in a warm spot for two weeks and then put the paper towel with seeds on it into an envelope for next spring. You can place the dried seeds

still on the paper towels right into seed raising mix.

For other veges such as lettuce, rocket, onions, carrots and celery you need to let the plant go to seed. Wait until tall seed heads have grown and until the heads have gone brown. Then pick and hang upside down in a bag. Before you store them, rustle the seed head around to get the last seeds off.

For pumpkins you scoop seeds out, wash them and then leave to dry out before you store away. For beans you remove husks and let seeds dry out, then remove casings and store what’s left. Go online to find out more about which seeds you want to save.

There are heaps of Kiwi-based websites that offer great tips and tricks.

And remember: always name the packets so you know what seeds you are planting next spring!

Tauranga,” says Scott.

Members of the development community who are interested in the collaborative process UTF

has initiated with the council are encouraged to contact the Urban Task Force for a detailed outline of progress to date.

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Get on ya bike this month!

Each February Aotearoa, New Zealand, celebrates Bike Month, and riders from around the motu challenge themselves to get back on their bikes in the name of health, wellbeing and getting around in an environmentally-friendly fashion.

This Bike Month, Western Bay of Plenty District Council is challenging riders to explore one of the area’s great cycleways they haven’t tried before.

Also on offer is the Aotearoa Bike

Challenge – which is free to participate in and is open to everyone in New Zealand.

To start exploring Western BOP cycleways, visit: www.westernbay. govt.nz/cycleways For more information, and to sign up for the Aotearoa Bike Challenge, see: www.lovetoride.net/nz

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Flagship site for PCR testing

Rako Science’s Robyn Trayes and Kate Molloy outside the Bay of Plenty testing location at 76 Grey St, Tauranga Central.

After continued increases in demand for saliva-based PCR Travel Certificates, Rako Science has opened a flagship site in the Bay of Plenty.

The Tauranga flagship site has ample appointment capacity, is wheelchair accessible and has plenty of nearby parking available.

You can now find Rako Science at 76 Grey St, Tauranga Central.

Rako Science provides saliva-based Covid-19 predeparture PCR testing to international passengers leaving New Zealand, pre-admission testing for healthcare patients, and surveillance testing at scale to protect New Zealand workers, businesses and vulnerable communities.

“Our saliva test is non-invasive and suitable for young children,” says Rako Science general

Saliva-based PCR Travel Certificates are available in the Bay of Plenty Conveniently located in Tauranga, Rako Science provides pre-departure PCR testing to international and domestic travellers.

Our saliva test is non-invasive and suitable for young children.

Book online at www.rakoscience.com

manager Simon Peterson. “Our tests also have high sensitivity and specificity and have been proven to be as accurate as nasal tests.”

Rako Science’s PCR travel certificates are normally available within 24 hours and are internationally recognised.

“Our certificates are successfully used at airline check-in and airport arrivals and include QR codes, allowing airlines and border authorities to verify authenticity online.”

The tests are processed through medical testing laboratory IGENZ. The Rako Science test is IANZ accredited and the only diagnostically validated saliva test for Covid-19 in New Zealand, says Simon.

Book online now at: www.rakoscience.com Travel agents with any enquiries can contract travel trade manager, Tracey Brennan, at: traveltrade@rakoscience.com

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‘Latin Lover’ makes a return to Greerton Yes we have it all in Greerton Village! As we move towards the most romantic day on the calendar – Valentine’s Day, on Monday, February 14 – we look forward to welcoming back to Greerton ‘Julio the Latin Lover’: women want him and men want to be him...well that’s his claim anyway!

categories: open, schools and emerging artists (first timers) so plenty of incentive.

Follow the Yarn Bombers on their dedicated page at: www.facebook.com/ GreertonVillageCommunityYarnBombing Julio and Cake Kieu embracing Valentine’s Day in Greerton in 2020.

It’s two years since Julio graced us with his presence in Greerton and he was a great hit then and sure to be once again.

Look out for Julio on his unicycle riding around in Greerton between 11am-1pm on Monday handing out little Valentine’s gifts – say ‘hi’ and you will probably receive a Valentine’s heart.

It’s hard to believe, but already a number of nimble-fingered knitters are busy creating for this year’s annual Yarn Bombing installation set to be seen at the start of July – including one knitter in the UK, so we are international now!

This year, our 11th, the Yarn Bombers chose the theme: ‘Love our Earth’ or ‘Aroha ki Papatūānuku’.

So once again we wait with great anticipation to see the designs, which if anything like last year will delight us all.

There is still time to register – we supply all the yarn – just contact our co-ordinator Carol Power.

See details in the advert below and you have until the end of June to complete your work.

There is more than $2500 of cash prizes for the knitters and their chosen charities in three

Crockford Real Estate Limited T/A Ray White Greerton MREINZ REAA 2008

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

Farewell to a Kiwi jazz great Although it wasn’t widely reported, certainly not as widely as it should have been, two weeks ago we lost one of the greats from New Zealand’s jazz world.

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Jim also had a long association with Tauranga – I’m going to miss a pile of stuff here but let me tell you a little about him.

Back in 1967 Jim featured in one of the very first shows on New Zealand television, ‘Jazz Mode’. He even wrote an original tune for it. At university, before the jazz bug bit, he was in heavy demand in the studio, playing sessions with Freddie Keil and the Kavaliers, Tommy Adderley, Lou and Simon, The Prophets, Peter Posa and more.

Then in 1974, along with Richard Nunns, Jim and several Christchurch players formed the eight-piece Double Quartet which revolutionarily featured taonga puoro instruments. Shortly afterwards he moved to Tauranga and was instrumental in creating the National Youth Jazz Band Competition, still flourishing today.

In the eighties he went to the Creative Music School in New York where he met Granchan Moncur III, David Liebman, John Cage and others. This stint inspired compositions with the groundbreaking Kiwi band Superbrew on their award-winning album ‘Africa/Aroha’.

International

Obviously I could go on and on: he toured and recorded with international performers such as Sammy Davis Jnr, The Bee Gees, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Alan Broadbent and Mavis Rivers. He played with more bands than I can mention, and played on countless albums: ‘Secret Islands’, ‘One Way Ticket’, ‘Multo Rubato’, ‘Trip To The Moon’, there were many... More recently he could be seen as guest soloist with the Prohibition Big Band and its subsidiaries.

To celebrate Jim’s life the Audio Culture website has republished an interview with him by Norman Meehan. It is well worth a listen at: www.audioculture.co.nz/articles/jim-langabeerfinding-jazz Moving along, regular readers might have been pleased to see that this isn’t another “any day now things will go pear-shaped” column.

Nah, I think we’ve all had enough of that. Things have not gone pear-shaped yet and an increasing number of people are assuming that they never will. I do so hope they’re right. But the effect of this whole thing upon musicians was brought home to me during the weekend when I sat down with a few of them to talk about the current crisis.

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So here’s the story of a professional musician, whose name I’ll skip because I forgot to ask him if I could quote our conversation and since it’s really a representative story, not a specific one.

This guy used to live in Auckland, played gigs, taught music at the university, worked for Operatunity, who constantly toured, performing daytime concerts for retirees, and in professional theatre.

You may have seen him playing piano with Operatunity at the Holy Trinity church last year.

All that has gone. He can no longer afford to stay in Auckland and has moved down here to live with his mother.

Operatunity have just cancelled tours for the indefinite future out of concern about possibly spreading Omicron given the average age of their audience. Theatre work is pretty much stuffed and as for gigs? Well there may be a few here – at The Jam Factory or Jack Dusty’s for instance – but they are, realistically, gigs for musicians wanting to play music, not wanting to pay the rent.

He and the other musicians are all in exactly the same boat, and I’m talking top-rank professionals here; people who have toured the country, won awards, people who are well-known in their field.

They are sitting around wondering when the money is going to run out. For many it has already.

And I know. Everyone is doing it tough. Who’d want to be a travel agent during the last two years?

But I write mainly about music and this is what it’s like for musicians.

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Have your say on accessibility upgrades Two community days at Mount Drury Reserve - Hopukiore will provide a chance for Tauranga residents to have their say on creating accessible and inclusive public spaces.

Tauranga City Council has $400,000 available annually during the next 10 years for projects that will contribute to the creation of ‘accessible hotspots’ – areas with a concentrated number of accessibility initiatives.

For example, Mount Maunganui is already home to beach access mats and chairs, accessible picnic tables, and the trail rider – Te kaiwhakatere. ‘ An upgrade to the play area at Mount Drury Reserve – Hopukiore in 2022 will add to the development of the first accessible hotspot.

Commission chair Anne Tolley says council wants to create a network of highly accessible and inclusive public spaces so everyone can enjoy and play a full and active part in our city.

“While we’re initially concentrating on upgrades and improvements in Mount Maunganui, we’re also identifying priority areas for future upgrades and improvements.”

To help with planning these areas, council is seeking feedback from people with disabilities or access needs, and people interested in accessibility.

Have your say by February 28, by dropping in to one of the two community days – Wednesday, February 16, or Saturday, February 19, from 10am-2pm, Mount Drury Reserve Hopukiore or complete a survey at: www.tauranga.govt.nz/accessiblehotspots

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Join us at our community days at Mount Drury Reserve – Hopukiore from 10am to 2pm:

Wednesday 16 February and Saturday 19 February

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Saturday 12 Feb Animalistic Ceramics Exhibition

The Incubator’s new Pot House Gallery (Historic Village, Tauranga) welcomes Elizabeth Haider. A collection of animalistic ceramics and unique teapots.

21st January-12th February, 10am-3pm weekdays, 10am-2pm Saturdays. info@ theincubator.co.nz

Art in the Park

Original art for sale. Weather permitting.

Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. 9am-4pm.

Tauranga Society of Artists

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 Group

Join a bunch of over 50’s young singles. Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762, Andrea 021 133 0313

Greerton Hall Market

Last Saturday of each month. 8am-12pm. Stalls inside/outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments at kitchen. Phone/txt for site. Tricia 07 543 1487

Indoor Bowls

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Hall 14 Norris Street (behind PaknSave) 12.45pm Sat, Tues & Weds. Must be fully vaccinated. Come join us Ph Carol 022 639 2411

Jigsaw Library Brookfield

Every Saturday 10am-12noon. Hire: 500p 50c, 1000p $1. Choose from a variety of 500 puzzles.

Please wear mask, bring Vaccine Pass. Brookfield, off Highmore Terrace

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd 12.45-3pm

LOL Laughter Wellness

Looking for a suitable outdoor venue.

Will resume asap. Please check www. lollaughterwellness.weebly.com or Ph Trish 022 036 6768 for updates. lollaughterwellness@ gmail.com

2nd Sunday each month [Feb -Nov] 10am to 4pm. Arts and Crafts Centre, 177 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga. Jan 07 542 0998

Otumoetai Hockey Club

Pre-season musters on Sundays 13th & 27th Feb at Totara St Turf. 3-4pm. New players welcome. Info 027 452 0600 Otumoetai Hockey Facebook or web.

Papamoa Hills History Walk

Stories of Maori settlement along the coastline from Tauranga harbour to Whakatane. Amazing views and gripping karero. Book here https:// www.traveled.co.nz/upcoming-experiences

Papamoa Lions Club Market

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

Quakers

Moggies Market

Warm welcome to share your spiritual journey with group of friendly people. Tea, coffee, thoughtful conversation, silence and companionship. 10am-12noon. Cnr Cameron and Elizabeth. Ph 543 3101

Petanque Tauranga BOP Association

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

9am-12pm at Katikati Memorial Hall, Main Rd. Your local market with crafts, BBQ, cafe, baking, plants, and lots of smiles Come and check us out. Info: moggiesmarket21@gmail.com Club days Sat, Tues & Thurs. Tawa Street, Mt Maunganui. French game played with Kiwi flair, boules available.

Ph John 022 075 4251 for playing times

Sun & Thurs 1.30-4pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Radio Controlled Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Quakers

Monday 14 Feb

Warm welcome to share your spiritual journey with group of friendly people. Tea, coffee, thoughtful conversation, silence and companionship. 10am-12noon. Cnr Cameron and Elizabeth. Ph 543 3101

Active Seniors Exercise

Taijiquan and Qigong

Mon & Thurs strength and balance for seniors.

City Church, Otumoetai 9.30 for intermediate exercise and 11am for low impact. All levels of fitness. Ph Diana 021 047 6155

Tauranga Farmers Market

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

Ph 0800 229 6754

Sat & Weds 7am free Taiji / Qigong group.

Kulim Park on beach opposite new playground.

All welcome. Ph Petro 021 751 665 7.45am-12noon at Tauranga Primary School cnr Cameron Road & 5th Avenue. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the Producers. Support local

Tauranga Fuchsia Group

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

Village Radio Museum

Across No. 1763 7. He was a broad- 6. Insect (4) caster & former 11. Lout (8) M.P. (4,8) 13. Compliant (8) 8. Claim (6) 14. Permitted (7) 9. Small town (NI) (6) 17. Majestic (5) 10. Clap (7) 19. Container (4) 12. Meat (5) 21. Harvest (4) 15. Long (5) C O N C E A T S I H A S H A C O R O N E T P E A K M 16. Mistake (7) S Y U I E Z L A M R T I S 18. Require (6) K N O T E A I R B O R N E E I D E D C G E X E M N T 20. Flower (6) A C O R N S G D E C A Y S 22. Lake (NI) (12) Y E L I OWG T O O A T O Down K O T A R E G B A N G L E A R T A I MG R T T I I K 1. Cave in (8) T A R AW E R A I E B B S 2. Lap (4) Z N P G E R I I I MO R K 3. Cautious (7) A G E O R G E N E P I A M F E T G E E E Y O T T E R 4. Drink (5) Solution 1762 5. Control (8)

Miniature Club Tauranga

Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

Western Bay Museum Tour

Make your museum experience come alive with a fascinating guided tour. 32 Main Rd, Katikati.

07 549 0651 Closed during Red Light level.

CLOSED

Sunday 13 Feb

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

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

Golf Croquet

Sun, Tues & Thurs at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 8.30 for 9am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Nev 575 5121

Katikati Tramping Club

Wharawhara Road to Wairoa Shelter, returning via Lindeman Ridge track. Moderate 6 hours.

Ph Graeme 07 549 3186

Alcoholics Anonymous

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga

Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask Us! Mon-Fri Ph 07 578 1592 email tauranga@cab.org.nz 9am-4pm *no face to face at the moment*

Dutch Friendly Support Network

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

Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968

Pickleball

Try pickleball - it’s fun! We meet at the Mount Sports Centre 9.15am-12.15pm. $5. Bats, balls, refreshments provided. Bob 027 478 6282

Table Tennis Tauranga

7.30-9.30pm at Memorial Hall QEYC.New players welcome.Ref tabletennis.com

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

Mon & Thurs 500 Cards 14 Norris Street (behind PaknSave) 12.45 pm $3, refreshments.

Must be fully vaccinated. Come join us Carol 022 639 2411

Tauranga Theatre Organ Society

Meet at Baycourt Theatre at 1pm. Hear and play Tauranga’s Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ.

All welcome, no charge. Ph 552 0243

Te Puke 500 Cards

Mondays 7pm start. 4 Queen Street, Te Puke.

Cost $4. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Mike 027 495 5284 or Lou 07 573 8184

WAVES Suicide Bereavement Programme

8 week support and education group for adults to connect in a safe and friendly space. Mondays

5.30-7.30pm starting 14 February. 07 578 4480 or jeanette@griefsupport.org.nz

Western Bay Museum Tour

Make your museum experience come alive with a fascinating guided tour. 32 Main Rd, Katikati.

07 549 0651 Closed during Red Light level.

Tuesday 15 Feb 500 Cards

Tues & Thurs Mount Community Hall, 345 Maunganui Road. All ages.

All welcome. Fun and friendly group.

Margaret 027 658 6848

Active Seniors Greerton

Intermediate exercise for seniors. A fun strength and balance class to music. Greerton Hall at 10am. Vaccine Pass mandatory. $6. Phone Diana 021 047 6155

Alcoholics Anonymous

Closed meeting 7.30 St George`s Anglican Church. 1 Church St Pyes Pa. All Wecome Ph 0800 229 6757

Altrusa Womens Service Group

Womens Service Group meet every 2nd Tues evening for business meeting and even 4th Tues for programme evening.

Sandra 027 483 8454 altrusa.org.nz

Conversation Cafe Dee St

10-11.45pm Tuesdays at Presbyterian Church Hall. Varied program, morning tea. Aimed at seniors. All welcome. $5/person or $5/couple.

Make new friends. Ph 544 0951

Divorce Support Group

A 13 week course for divorced or separated.

Gain healing and hope. Starts 22 Feb 2022.

Register www.citychurch.co.nz/divorcecare contact Kathryn 027 737 3172

Fitness Fun And Coffee

Cardio, weights, floorwork, dance, have fun, feel better, make friends. 9.3010.30am at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood.

Info Gloria 021 139 2448

Horizons Suicide Bereavement Information

Guided conversation about grief after suicide.

6-7.30pm in Greerton. Free and open to 18+.

RSVP to amy@griefsupport.org.nz or 578 4480

Kidz Need Dadz BOP

Dads Support Group from 7pm at 538 Fraser Street, Greerton. Help with parenting, relationship separation, assistance with legal advice and mentoring. All dads welcome

Let’s Learn Something New

An A-Z of clubs, courses & classes for 2022.

Find an activity, join & do it! All ages. www.letslearn.nz or Ph 07 544 9557

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

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

St. Mary’s Church Hall Cnr Girven & Marlin 9-10.30am. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics, recovery from accident or illness. Also strength, coordination and balance. Jennifer 571 1411

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Kaimai Ramblers Tramping Group

Come exercise your brain with words and strategy for the win! Tga Citz Club, Tuesday 9.20am weekly. All welcome, any level.

Ph 578 3606

Wairaukau Road, West Tuahu to saddle south to Motutapere Hut, out via Killarney Lakes track. Grade Mod/Hard S/C. VaxPass. Kevin 0210 200 6306

TaiChi TCIANZ Beginner Classes

Katikati Bowling Club

Tuesdays Te Puke Memorial Hall 9.30am Te Puna Memorial Hall 1pm. Wednesdays 9.30am St Georges Church Hall, Gate Pa. Thursdays 9.30am Te Puna Memorial Hall. $5

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Club meets at Clubrooms upstairs Tuesday 9.30am & Thursday 7.30pm corner of Mirrielees & Cross roads, Sulphur Point. Ph Mike Oldfield 02 193 9233

Tauranga Orchid Society

Club Auction 7:00pm in Wesley Church Hall, 13th Avenue, free entry. Members and local citizens most welcome. Orchid information and plant sales - cash only

Yoga For All

Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6-7.30pm.

Traditional, relaxing yoga class. Beginners welcome. $15 for one or $110 for nine classes.

Bring a mat. Info: Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 16 Feb 10 Pin Bowling

1pm @ 10 Pin Tauranga, 135 13th Avenue.

Play for fun but keep the score. Very occasionally competitive. Phone Glenda 0212 578 678

Active Seniors Exercise Class

Wednesdays 9.30am at Matua Hall.

Strength and balance exercises at an intermediate level. All welcome.

Ph Diana 021 047 6155

Adults Ballet/Plus Class

St Peters, Katikati 12.30pm. Exercise and dance class learn ballet french terms. Some jazzy dance and character. Ph Gaye 07 577 1753 or 027 174 8753

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open Meeting , 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. 10.00am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church , cnr 13ave/ Cameron Rd .

Ph 0800 229 6757

8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12.45-3pm

Marching For Leisure

A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness and friendship. For Tauranga team’s practice and contact details Ph Chris Conn 027 479 1871 Every Wednesday 10am at Tauranga Multicultural Centre in the Historic Village, 17th Ave. Those new to Tauranga are welcome, it’s free!

Indoor Bowls

Weds & Fri Mount Community Hall 345 Maunganui Road. All ages. Beginners welcome.

Ph Cyril 022 639 2585

Table Tennis Tauranga

Senior social table tennis has shifted to Thursdays 12.45-3pm at Memorial Hall QEYC. New players welcome.. Ref TableTennisTauranga.com

Seniors Low Impact Exercise

Friday 18 Feb

Try pickleball - it’s fun! We meet at Baypark 10am-12noon. $5. Bats and balls provided.

Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342 Low impact exercise to increase balance and strength through both seated and standing exercises. 10.40am Matua Hall $5. Vaccine passes mandatory. Ph Diana 0210 476155

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

Adult Social Ballroom/Latin Dance

Free introductory beginner dance lesson. 21st Feb 7.30pm at Club Mt Maunganui. Ph Dean Smith 021 230 3187 www.udance2.co.nz.

Vaccine pass required. Just come along

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Ph 0800 229 6754

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Rapurapu Track & Te Waihou walk. Grade easy.

Garth 027 264 8615

Thursday 17 Feb

Arataki Art Group

Interested in painting? Come and join our friendly group at Arataki Community Centre Fridays 9.15-11.45am. All levels welcome.

Fran 021 136 8173

Pickleball

CAP Lifeskills Course

Learn practical money, health & wellbeing, organisation & relationship skills in this friendly group Thursday mornings 9:30-12 17 Feb-7 April. Registration required stpetershouse.co.nz/ apply-for-cap-life-skills.html or call 571 5916

Diabetes NZ Drop-In

Drop in every Thursday 10am-12pm for diabetes information, education, and support for anyone living with diabetes and their families. Vaccine Pass required. 177a Fraser Street, Tauranga.

07 571 3422

Flexercise With Fitness League

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Central Baptist Lounge, 640 Cameron Road. 1-3pm. All welcome. No charge. www.healingrooms.co.nz 021 213 8875

Adoption group meets at Lifezone church, upstairs, 7 Oak Lane, Judea, at 7pm. This isn’t a religious group. All adoptees welcome.

Ian 021 262 5032

Pickleball

Cards

Healing Rooms Prayer

Laugh your troubles away under the trees in Fairhaven Park, Boucher Ave. Thursday 10.3011.45am. Weather dependent. Check www. lollaughterwellness.weebly.com or Ph Trish 022 036 6768 for updates lollaughterwellness@ gmail.com

Newcomers Network Coffee Mornings

Age Concern Walking Group

Cribbage 12.45pm at RSA Greerton. Friendly club. New members very welcome.

Ph Jill 021 160 6143

LOL Laughter Wellness TePuke

Missing People Adoption Group

Exercise, movement, dance, focusing on posture, balance, stretching, strengthening & flexibility, suits all ages and abilities. 10am, Wesley Church Hall, 100,13th Ave, Tauranga.

Pam 021 117 7170

Meet at 10am Barbeque Kulim Ave Ph Renee 07 576 6699

7am Basestation, 148 Durham St. Ph Stan 022 390 2216

Try pickleball - it’s fun! We meet at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre 9-11.45am. $5. Bats, balls, refreshments provided. Bob 027 478 6282

Pickleball At Night

Try pickleball - it’s fun! We meet 7-9pm at Tauranga Boys College. $5. Bats and balls provided. Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342

Singing Group

Fortnightly 10.30am-12noon at Memorial Park by the fountain. Weather permitting. Sing, play an instrument & strum along. Info Ph June 570 0102

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters

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

Te Puke Bowling Club

New members welcome. Loan bowls available.

Friday rollup 12.45pm. Ph Te Puke Club 573 9709

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 02 140 4163

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

Do you love to sing? Come join us, age no barrier, 7pm Wesley Hall, 100 13th Avenue.

Ph Bernice 576 4848 Facebook Keynotes Inc

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Kickstart Toastmasters

Develop your public speaking skills and confidence in a fun, supportive club environment. Meet weekly.

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JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) Sat 12th Scumbag College 7.30-10.30pm Sun 13th The Blarney Boys 3-6pm

MOUNT HOT POOLS Sun 13th Native Poms 7-8.30pm TE PUNA QUARRY Sun 13th Satellite Sessions 6.30pm $20

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Celebrating lives with compassion The year of 2022 has arrived and the month of January has been and gone.

With so many uncertainties happening in our world and in New Zealand these days, one certainty is constant; ‘Time waits for no man’.

This summer has been a warm time indeed for all of us, and soon we will have our next seasonal change.

However, following the loss of a loved one, the quality of service that Mike Savage provides doesn’t change – no matter what the season or the time of the year.

Mike Savage has 30 years’ experience as a funeral director and celebrant.

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The mark of a good celebrant is someone who is willing to work closely with you and follow your instructions, whilst bringing their own ideas to create the right funeral service for you and your loved one. The celebrant’s role combines three qualities: a good listener, a good writer and a good performer.

Mike provides these qualities with compassion, empathy and professional skill, combined with 30 years as a funeral director and celebrant.

For Mike, it is an honour and a privilege to work alongside you and your family to create and officiate a unique service to celebrate your loved one’s life.

If you would like to chat with Mike, or for more information, please call: 022 155 7204, email: mikes53@outlook.co.nz or visit: www.mikesavagecelebrant.com

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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 & SESTA Drivers based in Te Puke.

We offer a competitive hourly rate.

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What you need: • Must have a Class 2 Licence • P endorsement would be an advantage • A responsible and caring approach • Must be fully vaccinated Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test and Police Vetting check.

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

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bible digest TURN FROM EVIL and do good; seek peace and pursue it (Psalm 34:14) computers COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Remote access/repairs, viruses, upgrades, hardware, tuition, advice. For a no obligation chat or quote call Anthony or Bruce on 07 576 7940 curriculum vitae CVs THAT STAND OUT. A C.V. For You can help you look great on paper. Targeted or generic cover letters also available.

Samples to view on facebook www.facebook.com/acvforyou or Ph/text 021 27 27 912 gardening ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120 HANDYMAN HOME & GARDEN SERVICES tree pruning, weeding, hedges, water blasting, home maintenance, rubbish removal at affordable rates Ph Philip 027 655 4265

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trades & services

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

Can be cleaned and restored like new! Plastic car bumpers faded? Can be restored too!

Quality work. Showroom finish.

Ph Wayne 021 162 7052 BUILDER AVAILABLE repair maintenance, decks, pergolas, fences, all housing work. Ph Roger 022 121 3356 ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857

travel & tours

#ZEALANDIER TOURS Are you looking for a Day Trip/ Outing ? We still have a few spaces on these trips. Taupo Dough Boats -Thursday 24th Feb- Top Notch Macadamia’s -Friday 25th Feb- Mataahua– The House that came home -Sunday 27th Feb- Robotic Farm Tour -2nd March. Call today to reserve your seats.

Phone Zealandier Tours 07 572 4118

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Churches Active In Our Community What it means to be kind…

In these difficult times we are frequently asked to be kind to others.

But what does it mean to be kind? How can we practise kindness? And what are the benefits of being kind?

The Oxford dictionary defines kindness as: “the quality of being friendly, generous, considerate and compassionate”.

Being kind is doing intentional, helpful, voluntary acts of kindness – not only when it’s easy to be kind, but under difficult situations.

Kindness means to care for other people, animals and the earth maybe as much as or more than oneself.

How do we practise kindness?

We can be kind to the earth by reducing,

reusing, recycling and minimising our reliance on fossil fuels. We are kind to each other when we care for people less fortunate than ourselves and accept those who are different from us.

What are the benefits of being kind?

The person who is kind benefits. Being kind, compassionate and considerate improves personal wellbeing and happiness. Kindness also reduces stress and helps to overcome loneliness. An act of kindness creates a sense of being warmly uplifted, and through the law of cause and effect it is returned in some form at some time.

Being kind can contribute to the wellbeing of the giver, the receiver and the community.

Each act of kindness adds to the flow of good in the world.

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

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If you had your 2nd vaccination at least 3 months ago, and you’re 18 or over, it’s time to get your booster.

Two doses was great for Delta, but Omicron needs that booster.

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There are extra vaccination centres and some longer opening hours this week.

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