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20 May 2022, Issue 1110

Feathered attraction Tauranga Bird Club has experienced a phenomenal rising from the ashes in the last five years. This weekend’s Tauranga Bird Show at the Mount is their fifth annual

show. Five years ago the club had been in recess for six years. With only a handful of members back then, today the club, with more than 80 people involved, is the fastest

growing club in the country. Michelle Cooke, pictured here with ‘Zoe’ her Alexandrine parakeet, has been a Tauranga Bird Club member for one year.

She loves the support the club give her and her birds, of course. Read more about this weekend’s Tauranga Bird Show and the club behind it on pages 6-7. Photo: John Borren.

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Tom and Zoe Gaudin say life has been very tough for local food truck owners in recent times. Photo: John Borren.

Feeding food trucks With the colder weather creeping in over the Zoe says the food trucks set to attend the weekly street food market come from Taupo, Matamata, ongoing impacts of Covid-19, Tauranga’s and Rotorua, along with local vendors. food truck owners are struggling to make “We’re also planning to have some local ends meet. musicians come along to get their talents “Most trucks, sadly, have to close and find other means of income,” say I.C Waffles food truck owners Zoe and Tom Gaudin, who believe the Omicron outbreak has only made this eventscarce season even more of a challenge. “We want to change this,” say the Taurangabased waffle-making duo, who are cooking up a new event for the city’s residents to explore different cuisines while supporting local businesses and schools. The event – named Foodee Events – will begin running weekly from June 2, from 5.30pm-8.30pm at Tauranga Primary School. Foodee will feature 10 different food trucks, along with live music and other performers in the future. Zoe says the food truck business has been rough with Covid-19, and the colder weather is making it even harder. “A lot of the smaller businesses really struggle during this time. “We’ve gone about trying to do an event that is going to be weekly, that will help these small businesses out so they won’t have to quit what they’re doing and will have a place to go to make some extra money.”

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out there too.” A certain amount of the proceeds will go back to Tauranga Primary, and any other school that hosts the event in future, says Zoe. “Everyone can have a good time. As we progress and things grow, we would love to do other locations and do things like a movie night once a month. “We’ve looked at expanding to The Lakes, Pāpāmoa and other different areas for the community to get involved with. “The schools are really happy to put it in their newsletter and have something on for families. “Some of our customers have seen our advertising and have said they are excited for the upcoming event – people are sick of the same old McDonald’s but still want an easy Thursday night dinner,” says Zoe. “Mum can come and get a waffle, the kids might get a hot dog, and dad can come and get a burger. It’s a real family vibe, and there’s something for everyone.” For more information on the event, including dates and food trucks attending, visit: Taylor Rice www.foodee.co.nz

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Road worker abuse

Road workers have been verbally abused, and had objects thrown at them by people travelling through the Te Puke Highway site this week. Necessary work to stabilise the Kaituna riverbank is underway; this includes reducing the Te Puke Highway to one lane and putting in stop/go for up to three weeks. As anticipated, the road works are causing some delays, however unacceptable driver behaviour has been alerted to Police and plans put in place for CCTV cameras to be installed. The alternative route is the Tauranga Eastern Link Toll Road with NZTA removing the toll on the westbound lanes (heading towards Tauranga) from 4pm-7pm weekdays.

Sulphur Point reclassification

The public is encouraged to have their say on a new proposal to reclassify an area of land at Marine Park, Sulphur Point, in Tauranga. The point of the proposed reclassification is to allow a marine research and education facility to be housed on the site. Opened on Monday, the Tauranga City Council consultation asks people whether they object to or support the reclassification of a small area of land – about six per cent of the reserve – to be reclassified from ‘recreation reserve’ to ‘local purpose (marine research and education facility) reserve’. Reclassifying the land would allow a marine research and education facility to be located there in future, says TCC.

Despite the Government announcing New Zealand’s borders will open at the end of July, a Mount Maunganui gift and souvenir shop owner is still playing the waiting game as to when cruise ships will arrive back in Tauranga’s port. Since the announcement that borders will completely reopen two months earlier than expected, Kiwiana Gifts & Souvenirs owner Ian New still thinks the decision “has been a bit slow”. Ian had to close one of two shops at the Mount as Covid-19 hit in 2020 and brought an end to visiting cruise ships. Now, despite being allowed back in NZ, Ian – who says cruise ships passenger customers are a big part of his business – doubts he’ll see any this season. He thinks the Government left the border announcement too close to

the season’s usual start of October. Ian says cruise ship companies need to be organised nearly a year before they come to an international port. “You’ve got to book a berth, you’ve got to be organised; and you have to have everything booked in,” says Ian. He adds, with a laugh: “You can’t just turn up and line up with all the cargo ships out there in the sea and wait a week”.

Prediction

“My prediction is 2023-2024 is when they’ll [cruise ships] be back.” Ian had operated a second gifts and souvenir store but had to close it due to the pandemic. “We’re lucky we did [close the second store] otherwise we would’ve never survived because we lost about 80 per cent of our turnover.” Asked if he would consider opening the second store again with the opening of the borders and return of tourism, Ian says: “I would in a couple of years”.

Holiday home record

A Mount Maunganui home has set a new record as rental revenues for holiday homes surge. According to Bachcare, property owner rental returns are up 14 per cent on the previous year and up 39 per cent on prepandemic levels. A new record has been set for the highest annual revenue for a single property with a Mt Maunganui home earning $81,000 – the equivalent of more than $1500 per week, and around three times higher than the average Bay of Plenty rental property, which is tenanted for the full year.

Housing rule change

Changing city planning rules to allow buildings of up to six storeys within walking distance of town centres is on the table for Tauranga. Smaller centres could see buildings four storeys high go up within strolling distance of local shops. TCC has taken the first step to identify where higher density housing could be located by categorising existing commercial centres within the city boundary based on their size, type of commercial activity, and walkable catchments around those centres. The next steps involve looking at each area before proposing an outline for higher density residential zones, and building heights.

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Kiwiana Gifts & Souvenirs owner Ian New is staying positive about the future of his Mount business, even if the return of cruise ships is slow. Photo: John Borren.

“I think if things come back in time but we’ve just got to wait and see... because you just don’t know.” However, he is looking forward to when cruise ships do finally return to Port of Tauranga. The cruise ship season normally begsin October. Looking at the Port of Tauranga website cruise ship schedules, Ian says: “there’s nothing being booked in at this stage but who knows”. “There may be small cruise ships… the smaller companies may come in.” Business has, however, improved for Ian’s store and he remains positive. “You get up in the morning and smile and carry on,” says Ian. “Now that the borders are opening we’ve had a lot of Kiwis from all over the world with their families coming home and people here going overseas to see family.”

Stay positive

This has seen business rise for Kiwiana and Ian says: “It’s better than it has been for the past two years”. A believer in “support local” Ian commends the “strong local customer base” that have been supporting Kiwiana throughout Covid. “[We had] to change the shop for the domestic market but now the tourism side is coming back we can slowly bring that back in,” says Ian. “Having great staff has been good too. “It’s been a long two years and you’ve just got to stay positive.” Georgia Minkhorst

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Cinema opulence returns What started with a pair of art deco doors from the Tauranga Regent Theatre, will now open up a world of creative opportunity to the community with the repurposing of The Historic Village’s cinema. Initiated by The Incubator Creative Hub, the Village Cinema has been repurposed to provide a “physical space that film can be celebrated and nurtured,” says The Incubator director Simone Anderson. “[The cinema] has always been pitched as a cinema but it’s never really been used as a cinema. “It’s been used more for lectures and training sessions probably more than it’s been used as a cinema for showing film.” The cinema’s repurposing will see this transformed and create a space for film, creativity and community to flourish. “Essentially we’re here to facilitate other not-for-profits and community groups to come up with their own events and whether that be once-amonth or once-a-year for festivals – we’re here to do all the nitty gritty and guide them along for it so they can take ownership of it,” says Village Cinema coordinator Melanie Mills.

The Incubator’s artists and local craftspeople have helped with the cinema’s modifications as per their kaupapa of engaging artist in all their projects. Ray Craft of Tauranga’s Men’s Shed, based in the village, is “building a box office with carved, lathed pieces of wood”. “It’s absolutely amazing and way more than what we thought,” says Simone. The repurposed cinema will feature an opera style “proscenium arch” to frame the film screen and “lead the eye”. “It’ll be gold and painted in art deco theme by one of our artists Nick Eggleston,” says Simone. The walls are embellished with iconic film characters in a mural by Incubator resident artists Sam Allen and Ally Drury. “We want to put the opulence back into cinemas,” says Simone. The village cinema is unique in that it is “not a commercial enterprise” but “a community social enterprise,” says Simone. She highlights the cinema is not competing with other Tauranga cinemas as it offers a place for people to enjoy films “that might already be 30 years old”. The cinema’s first film will be ‘The Creature from the Black Lagoon’ on May 27 at 7pm. Details at: www. theincubator.co.nz/ the-village-cinema

By-election candidates announced

With candidacy nominations closing for the Tauranga By-election this past Tuesday, the city now has 12 people to choose from to vote into the top job next month. The Electoral Commission has released the candidate names of those standing in the by-election, with Election Day set for Saturday, June 18. They are: ONE Party’s Allan Cawood, Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party’s Christopher Coker, independent candidates Tony Corbett and Gordon Dickson, NZ Outdoors and Freedom Party’s Sue Grey, New National Party’s Andrew Hollis, New Conservative’s Helen Houghton, independent Yvette Lamare,

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The Incubator’s Simone Anderson and Village Cinema coordinator Melanie Mills, are excited for the community to celebrate film in the repurposed Village Cinema.

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Spreading their wings

Above: ‘Piranha’ the ringneck parrot. Right: ‘Broko’, a rainbow lorikeet.

Thanks to ongoing community support, the Tauranga Bird Club is really taking flight, with the club hosting its fifth annual show this weekend since its return to the show scene. Membership numbers have grown wings too, with the club now the fastest growing in the country. The Tauranga Bird Show is on tomorrow, May 21, open to the public from 1pm-5pm after judging; and Sunday, May 22, from 8.30am-1pm at the Mount Sports Centre. Tauranga Bird Club president Sheryl Baron says

this weekend’s show will feature 570 entries – or birds – across 17 species. “We’ll welcome people from as far away as Whangarei, the Hawke’s Bay, Palmerston North and New Plymouth as well as lots of our local bird club members. “We want to see as many members of the public as possible; we’ll have spot prizes and a bird sale and also cages and seed available to buy. “It’s ideal for families to come.” Sheryl says the show and the club’s growth in the last six years has been phenomenal. “This is our fifth show back after the club was in recess for about six years,” says Sheryl. The club had a handful of members six years ago.

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“Thanks to organisations like The Weekend Sun and SunLive, which have helped us promote the bird show, it makes an enormous difference. “We now have more than 80 club members. “They’re not all exhibitors but have birds in their gardens. What a transformation it’s been over six years. It’s wonderful!”

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Michelle Cooke with ‘Zoe’ an Alexandrine parakeet, her largest bird. Photos: John Borren.

Michelle gain knowledge and confidence to keep birds. “They are absolutely fabulous – they cannot do enough to help you out.”

Aviary rambles

With an avian vet and members breeding all sorts of birds, Michelle feels well-supported. “We do ‘aviary rambles’; it is fabulous to see other’s setups.” The club’s shows and sales also help her pick birds to buy and keep. Tauranga Bird Show is on tomorrow, open to the public from 1pm-5pm; and Sunday, May 22, from 8.30am-1pm at Mount Sports Centre. Entry is $10 per family; adults $4, children $3, and Merle Cave under-5s free entry. Cash only.

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New club member Michelle Cooke got interested in birds after she bought a property in Otumoetai and saw 25 wild ring-neck doves fly in to greet her. She bought a packet of wild bird seed, then she met Tauranga Bird Club at a pet expo and joined up 12 months ago. Michelle’s first ‘tame’ bird was a canary, named ‘Clyde’. Today she has 19 feathered friends in a self-built aviary along with the wild birds that come into ‘chat’. “It is kind of an addiction,” admits Michelle, who has budgies, bengalese finches, canaries, mulga parrots, rainbow lorikeets, two tame Indian ringneck parakeets and her largest bird is an Alexandrine parrot. New additions are ‘Muff’ – a feathered foot pigeon, and ‘Elvis’ a white homing pigeon. “I put them in the same aviary together and kept them in there for three months – that way they got homed to my place.” When she releases the homing pigeons she giggles as messages pop up on community Facebook pages, asking: ‘Does anyone own the pigeons down at the fish and chip shop?’ “They are homing pigeons and usually come home at 4.30pm...” Being part of Tauranga Bird Club has helped

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Making trails more accessible A wider section of the community will soon be able to enjoy some of the most popular trails around Ōmokoroa.

Three stretches of trail – Lynley Park to Plummers Point, around Cooney Reserve, and from Beach Grove Road to the Esplanade – will soon be upgraded to a bitumen chip seal surface to improve the experience for users, while also reducing long term maintenance costs. Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s reserve and facilities asset systems manager Scott Parker says these trails are part of the Ōmokoroa to Tauranga cycleway/walkway and get a lot of use from the community.

More feet

“We want to enable more of our community to get out and about, and we know that these kinds of trails can help people to feel more connected and create a sense of belonging.” Currently, the trails are a gravel surface that can degrade relatively quickly when used a lot and they are more affected by rainfall.

This beautiful tabby and white fourmonth-old kitten was very shy when he came to the shelter with his sister Macy. Both have since learnt how lovely humans can be and are ready to find their new forever home. Donnie takes awhile to come around when you first meet him, but with a little patience you’ll soon be rewarded with the sweetest, most gentle purrs; and he loves a butt and back scratch. We have lots of older kittens this age being overlooked in favour of younger ones, but they are just as cute! For details on Donnie or other teenage kittens, call the Tauranga centre on: 07 5780245. Reference no 542849.

The new hard surface will require less maintenance to keep it in good shape, and provide more equitable access for mobility impaired reserve users, elders and tamariki.

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Scott says contractors have began working on relevant trail sections, and users should expect sections to be completely closed while works are happening between 7.30am and 4.30pm each day. Trails will be open outside of those times. From May 16, the trail between the end of Lynley Park Drive and the first bridge to Plummers Point, will be closed for surface preparation. This will be followed by the trail section at Cooney Reserve and the last section between Beach Grove and The Esplanade. Chip-sealing will take place for all three trail sections – however all work is subject to suitable weather, and trail users should check our Facebook, website or Antenno app for up-to-date information. The planned upgrades are funded in the Long Term Plan 2021-2031, and align with council’s Walking and Cycling Action Plan.

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Artist Bobbie Gray with her artwork ‘Wisteria Lane’ that mimics the flower and is cleverly created from plastic bottles. Photo: Kendra Stone.

Artistry under darkness With 11 artworks illuminating Tauranga’s urban landscape this week – to bring creativity vibrancy to the city – The Weekend Sun talks to two artists to shed some light on their stunning pieces.

Robert M Hunter and Bobbie Gray – who both have installations in the CBD’s After Dark Urban Light Festival on until the weekend’s end – have ties to Tauranga with Robert based in Papamoa, and Bobbie proud to call the city her hometown. Doubling as a commercial director of photography and artist, Robert has created ‘Immiscible’ for the festival – “a high-impact video projection piece exploring psychedelic colours, chemical reactions, and explosive worlds of light”.

A little bonkers

“I’ve always had a fascination with the hidden worlds of macro photography, psychedelic colours, and things that are a little bonkers,” says Robert. Using a macro camera gear and specialist lighting equipment, Robert is able to “explore and create those worlds” and share them through the festival. He commends friend and artist Sally Saberhagen, and his partner Ashley JW Carlson for their collaboration in Immiscible’s ideation and

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creation. Artist Bobbie Gray, who earned her Bachelor of Fine Art from Whitecliffe College of Art and Design, created her artwork ‘Wisteria Lane’ using more than 10,000 plastic bottles.

Mum’s favourite

Crafted in the second lockdown, the creation has been a collaboration with friends and family who posted bottles to her Auckland home studio. “[Wisteria is] my mum’s favourite flower and the cool thing is in lockdown my mum was helping me a lot with this work, so I kind of dedicated it to her.” Bobbie cuts and melts the bases of plastic bottles to give them “an organic shape”. She then drills holes into the base before spray-painting the plastic flower and threading it onto lights connected to nets. The results emulate Wisteria, a “big and beautiful sprawling vine,” says Bobbie. From an environmental view, Bobbie says: “It’s [Wisteria Lane] quite magical in one sense but then at the same time you get these feelings of sadness thinking of the general picture of the plastic waste”. Bobbie says the festival is an awesome event to be a part of “and something that’s very much needed for the city”. The festival runs for three more nights.

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Epic catch! What began with two teens quietly fishing at a favourite spot ended up drawing a crowd of cheering spectators as they fought to land two huge fish last Friday.

Fifteen-year-olds Tom Wigley and Keifer Bland hauled in not one – but two – kingfish at the same time on May 13 at one of their ‘secret spots’

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around Tauranga Harbour. “I love the challenge of fishing,” says Tom. “It’s fun getting outside and so rewarding.” The boys were using piper fish they’d caught earlier for bait when Keifer’s line caught something big. “A couple of seconds later, I hooked something too. Keifer offered to cut his line so our fish wouldn’t get snagged, and could help me land my first kingfish – but I told him not to let his fish go. It was so surreal.”

Stunned friends Tom Wigley and Keifer Bland, each with their Kingis. Photos: Tony Cooney.

Tony Cooney and his 14-yearold son were watching. “I saw them both get a bite and we ran over to encourage them,” says Tony.

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“Keifer jumped into the water up to his armpits and climbed onto some rocks to move his line further away. I thought: ‘This kid really knows what he’s doing’.” Tony held the rod while Keifer landed the 14kg kingfish measuring 106cm. “Tom was yelling: ‘I don’t know what to do! It’s massive’,” says Tony. “So we were telling him take it to the beach. It was just epic to watch.” It took 15 minutes

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for Tom to bring his 8kg kingfish, measuring 84cm, onto land. “He landed it himself and the whole crowd clapped and cheered. The boys were stunned! They just stood there looking at them and didn’t quite know what to do. Honestly, it just made our day! We were all buzzing for them,” says Tony.

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For Tom, it’s the first kingfish he’s landed. “I’ve been trying for years,” he says. “I’m so stoked that I finally got one. We took them home and filleted them. Keifer smoked his, but I ate some of mine as sashimi straight away. It was delicious.” Tauranga Sport Fishing Club manager Barry

Brown says the boys should both be proud of their catch. “Those are two good-sized kingis and to catch them off the beach like that is really impressive,” says Barry. “It was fantastic that they managed to land them both without tangling the lines. “Kingfish are good fighters, so the boys would’ve had a real run for their money.”

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Barry says it’s great the boys are getting off screens and out into nature. “Once people land a good fish, they’re normally fishermen for life. Congratulations to the boys. They did an amazing job.” Debbie Griffiths

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The wheels are falling off folks! So by the time you are reading this we will have had this Government’s second-to-last Budget. Although I don’t yet know the detail, significant debt-funded cash has been signalled to be spent on their ill-fated health reforms. No one doubts our nurses, midwives and local DHB staff need more support, in terms of salaries, but I have no confidence that the billions announced in health will make its way to those

who need to most – our front line staff. Instead, it will get absorbed into another centralised bureaucracy. But in many ways the numbers – the billions, the debt – the clamour of action of this week is a failed attempt to distract us from a searing truth. That the wheels are falling off this Government. I am not saying this to make a cute political point, but wherever we look: law and order, health, cost of living, truancy, immigration, housing, roading – it’s just words now. Real delivery, actual results simply are beyond them – and that is a crying shame for our region.

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Honouring a good fellow Bethlehem resident Tony Grayburn is no stranger to the workings of Rotary.

And being a member of different Rotary clubs for 54 years he is well-versed in bestowing significant honours to fellow Rotarians. However, on May 12, it was Tony, aged 96, who was again in the spotlight – receiving his third Paul Harris Fellow pin, which recognises individuals that have given exceptional service to Rotary, from the Rotary Club of Tauranga Te Papa. His previous pins were awarded in 1993 and 2014.

54 years

Tauranga Te Papa Rotary Club president Brett Bell-Booth says that Tony has had an outstanding level of service during his 54 years in Rotary, making him a more than worthy recipient. “Tony has had a distinguished career in forestry, culminating in his role as chairman of NZ Forest Products in 1988,” says Brett. “In 1990, Tony was elected a Fellow of the NZ Institute of Forestry, and was active in various forest industry bodies. “Tony was also a director of the Bay of Plenty Harbour Board from 1971 until 1988. “Tony’s Rotary service started with the Tokoroa

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Club in 1968 and he has now had 54 years of continuous service to Rotary, through Tokoroa, Putaruru, and Tauranga Te Papa, since 2001. “He has held numerous roles over that time, including president, treasurer, and director. Tony also led a Group Study Exchange team to the Philippines in 1994.” Brett thanks Tony for his service and contribution to Rotary with the Paul Harris Fellow pin. Taylor Rice

Sun Media to host live political debate

Want to know what Tauranga’s by-election candidates think of the big issues facing Tauranga at the moment? Topics from traffic congestions, local democracy, sustainability, climate change, inner city living and more will be put to them in a livestreamed debate on this coming Tuesday, May 24.

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National’s Sam Uffindell, Labour’s Jan Tinetti, New Nation’s Andrew Hollis and ACT’s Cameron Luxton will be facing the tough questions the city is wanting answers to. “Sun Media supports the debate in the interests of freedom of speech and democracy,” says directors Brian

and Claire Rogers. “Our aim is to keep voters well informed, while helping to ensure fair and efficient government.” Former NZ First Party member and Tauranga resident Brendan Horan will MC the night. The event will be livestreamed via SunLive from 7.30pm.

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Generations stitched all together A family heirloom is a treasured item that can be passed down through generations. Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild member Cathleen Meichtry is blessed enough to not have only received a family heirloom from her grandmother, but one that she can make a mark on herself. An embroidery project by Cathleen’s grandmother from a 1936 pattern of a wreath of sweat peas on a 2m2 piece of cloth began many years ago. Cathleen’s mother took the project on before passing it down to her daughter, who is currently working on the piece at the Tauranga Embroiderers Guild. “My Grandma worked on it, my mum worked on it and soon I’m going to give it to my niece for her to complete some as well,” says Cathleen.

Four generations

“It will be four generations who would have worked on this embroidery.” Cathleen, who first learnt to embroider as a young girl, says the women in her life were the ones to get her into the craft. “Both my mum and Grandma were very handy; mum had a profession in soft furnishings where she made curtains and cushions and the like, and my grandma took sewing lessons and was a tailoress.” Still using the original threads from

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when her Grandma started, Cathleen confirms this certainly is a vintage piece. “It’s a wonderful heirloom actually, and it is special to be able to put your own time into creating what already is a treasure.” Stories such as Cathleen’s are abundant at the Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild.

Getting real about Three Waters Let’s be real about Three Waters: it’ll save New Zealanders money, maintain public ownership, make it harder to sell water assets, create jobs across the country, and boost growth. Councils will continue to collectively own the water services on behalf of their communities. Public ownership is a bottom line and any future proposals for privatisation would require 75 per cent of votes in favour in a public referendum. The cost of service in 2051 without reform would be $4050 per resident annually for Western Bay of Plenty residents;

and $3060 for Tauranga City Council residents per year. This is compared to a much more manageable $1220 with the reform. Reactive management under the current status quo means we’re facing a crisis – and 100,000 sporadic illnesses a year from contaminated water. The reform is long overdue: we need to manage our aging infrastructure, safeguard our health and look ahead! On July 31, New Zealand’s international border reopens to all tourists and visa holders

– welcome news for Bay of Plenty’s horticulture sector. About 20,000 migrants already in New Zealand have been granted extensions. An apprenticeship boost extension to 2023 supports 38,000 more Kiwis into the trades. We’re keeping skilled workers in while growing skills at home. In preparation for New Zealand’s low emissions future, we’ve released our Emissions Reduction Plan, and announced our first Climate Emergency Response Fund investments. Every sector will play its part in meeting our climate targets. We can’t opt out of the effects of climate change, so we can’t opt out of climate action!

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Cathleen, who has been a part of the guild on and off since the early1990s, says it’s a lovely way to focus on her stitching and spend a little time away from the rest of life. “I love sitting with the ladies; they’re so lovely and they have a lot of skills to share and a lot of stories to tell.” Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild president Pat Macdonald says the guild is a welcoming group and a nice place to belong to. “We enjoy stitching just as much as enjoying each other’s company. “We do a great variety of needlework and cater for any age, and we’d love to have some younger people join. “If you ask for help, you’ll get six people offering,” says Pat. “So many join who haven’t done any stitching and find the joy in learning and making things – it’s a very satisfying hobby to have.” The Guild, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, meets Wednesdays at the Elizabeth Park Rowing Club from 10am-2.30pm or 7pm-9.30pm. Email: taurangaembroiderersguild@gmail. com Jordan Boyd

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Tauranga’s tech-weekend Techweek began with a bang in Tauranga on Monday – and it’s not over yet, with plenty of tech-related events to participate in this weekend.

From today, May 20, to Sunday, May 22, there’s still time to engage in the national festival of technology and innovation. Although events are mostly free, registrations are required on the

Techweek.co.nz website. Today, May 20, from 4.30pm -6.30pm, there is a free informal panel discussion from awesome women of varying stages and ages sharing their experience in the tech industry. The event, named BOP Women in Tech, is located at Cucumber, 293 Fraser St, Parkvale. Suited to people who want to get inspired about the vast range of opportunities of careers in tech, it is also about connecting with likeminded people. While the event will focus on women in

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the sector, it is open to everyone. From 5pm-6.30pm today, May 20, there is also another free event to inspire careers in tech, named ‘Real stories from real people working in tech’.

Real stories

Head to the University of Waikato Tauranga Campus, 101 Durham St, to hear about real career stories from local people. Speakers will cover their work, how they got into it, what their day-to-day looks like, as well as sharing their passion for tech and everything digital. A panel Q and A discussion will follow individual presentations to explore the skillset and mindset required in a tech world in constant evolution. This event is best suited for students starting out a tech career qualification, people looking for a change or returning to work, whānau, caregivers and teachers wanting to support those

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considering a career in tech; and anyone curious about the sector and its potential for human development. On Sunday, May 22, from 9am-12pm, there is a Tinkd makerspace session at Basestation, 148 Durham St. This event costs $15-$20 each. Register on the Techweek website.

Maker zones

There are still plenty of events to engage in as Techweek extends into this For those unsure what weekend in Tauranga. Photo: Taylor Rice. makerspaces are about, or want to find out more, you can register to have an introduction tour of Tinkd’s six ‘maker zones’. The event will take attendees around the maker zones, explain how the space works, view example projects and provide answers to any questions.

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This region is home to many geothermal hot pools including Mount Maunganui’s famous hot saltwater pools at the base of Mauao. Enjoy delicious fare at local eateries, take a stroll around Mauao’s popular 3km base track, then soak away the afternoon in style. Bay of Plenty hot pools are often surrounded by beautiful native bush and many have private pools, colder pools, toddler pools and barbecue facilities as well. No matter where along our coastline you’re staying, there’ll be a hot pool within easy reach. If you’re in Mount Maunganui,

there’s the Mount Hot Pools at 9 Adams Avenue. Tauranga-based locals and tourists might want to check out Fernland Spa Mineral

Hot Pools, at 250 Cambridge Rd; Ōmokoroa Kiwi Holiday Park, at 165 Ōmokoroa Rd; Ōropi Hot Pools, café and garden bar, at 1 Warner Rd, Ōropi; or Welcome Bay Hot Pools and Holiday Park, at 409 Welcome Bay Rd. Those based or headed north should consider Sapphire Springs Holiday Park, at 274 Hot Springs Rd, Katikati; and Athenree Hot Springs and Holiday Park, at Athenree Rd. And if you’re travelling south, Awakeri Hot Springs on State Highway 30, which is 16km from Whakatāne, is a good option. For more inspiration on what to see and do in the Bay, visit: www.bayofplentynz.com

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Western Bay of Plenty residents will turn their communities pink today, May 20, as they don a shade of the popular hue to make a stand against bullying. Pink Shirt Day, on today, is about reducing bullying by celebrating diversity in all its forms, and the goal is to make schools, workplaces and communities safe, supportive, welcoming and inclusive to all. “Bullying in Aotearoa is a real problem,” says Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson.

“We have the third-highest rate of school bullying out of 36 OCED countries, and one in 10 workers feels discriminated against or bullied at work. Those who are bullied are far more likely to experience mental health issues. “By wearing a pink T-shirt on May 20, you’re showing a commitment to creating a kinder, more inclusive Aotearoa where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion or cultural background.”

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Last week, Priority One launched the Tauranga CBD Blueprint. The Blueprint outlines major developments planned or underway for Tauranga’s CBD this decade. The 20 developments outlined in the Blueprint represent $1.5 billion in investment for the city, a staggering amount for our area and for most NZ cities. Often Tauranga’s CBD is thought of in fairly negative terms – and that is no surprise given the lack of retail shops in the area, particularly on Devonport Rd. As an economic development agency, our view on the CBD is more positive because we see many of these developments in process – years before they take place.

What lies ahead

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We are excited about what lies ahead; there will be many more people living, working and studying in the city by the end of this decade. With this we will see more vibrancy and a resurgence of retail built around the additional foot traffic. We will also gain from the many more students expected through the University of Waikato’s expansion.

These 20 developments represent the ones that are large, and we are confident will happen. I expect that many more will pop up around the ones that we have outlined, and over time the Blueprint will adapt to include these. This Blueprint is a great start to providing developers, investors, and tenants with confidence that this city will be something to be proud of in the future. Over time, we also expect that we can build in environmental and cultural guidelines with the support of local iwi.

Developments The developments are exciting too – for example the Thirty Eight Elizabeth Building will house the Farmers, Pascoes and Whitcoulls retail stores alongside an awesome new eatery, Picnicka, with apartments and townhouses in the same development. The Ministry of Justice will be building a new, expanded courthouse alongside the old one. Craigs Investment Partners will take prime office position at 2 Devonport Rd, a fitting place for their head office. There are many more developments that are equally exciting. Read this column in full at: www.sunlive.co.nz

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basis (qualifying applications) until the fund is fully allocated. EEF supports local projects that aim to enhance, preserve or protect the region’s natural or historic character; and BOPRC chairman Doug Leeder says the fund has helped a variety of groups during the past 20 years. “Volunteers do crucial work and are the backbone of what makes our region thrive so

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Christine and Raewyn share the magic of The Bayview. Discover why it’s the place to be. We sat down with good friends, Raewyn and Christine, to hear about life at The Bayview. Turns out, they go way back. “Both of us were in Whangamata when we were younger.” Raewyn tells us. “We didn’t know we were there together. It’s so lovely to have found out now. We do enjoy each other’s company and I would do anything for her.” She goes on to explain how they fill the day together. “Morning coffee and exercise, a social drink with our barman, or sausage sizzles on a Friday. Sometimes we gather around the piano for a singsong.” Christine nods along smiling as she reflects on the great location of The Bayview. “It’s only four minutes to town and my son’s house and there’s three supermarkets – it’s really convenient.” Raewyn adds, “Plus it’s so quiet you wouldn’t believe you’re in the middle of the city.” Fixed weekly fee for life - Guaranteed. For residents 70 years and above.

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Choir sings once again Tauranga choir Everybody Sings has started up again after months of Covid closure – and it has a new name. The un-auditioned choir is now called All Together Now, and meets every Wednesday evening during term time to sing at the Mount Bible Chapel from 7.15pm-9.15pm. About 15 regulars who had been singing with Everybody Sings for the past twoand-a-half years turned up for the first practice this week, but the choir would like Everybody Sings is now called All Together Now. Photo: Supplied. to see more singers of all ages join them – especially men. and join us to enjoy singing again. We’d also like Director Rose Treadwell says it’s good to be to have more men so we can add a deeper sound.” back singing after so many months apart because All Together Now is part of an Auckland-based of Covid restrictions. Practices now are socially choir group. Members don’t need to audition, distanced and masks are worn while not singing. instead they just can join for the joy of singing Singers learn technique and sing a wide variety of with others and to improve their own sound. Find music. “It was exciting to see everyone back... out more at: alltogethernow.co.nz “We had a lot of fun learning three new songs The first night’s rehearsal is free. Contact Rose at: and we’re sounding great. We’d love others to come rose@alltogethernow.co.nz

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Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga has been extremely fortunate to call 38, Hamilton Street, Tauranga, home since 1988.

Originally we shared this address with other local agencies; for example, Samaritans and Elder Housing to name a few. For a number of years now we have had the privilege of being the only tenant – but with the impeding redevelopment of the Willow Street site, Tauranga City Council have called time on our tenancy. The Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga Board and volunteer members would like to thank Tauranga City Council for all the service delivery contracts held between us during the past 30-plus years. In 2021 the contract was consolidated to a threeyear Community Partnership Agreement, which forges alliance for the future.

I would personally like to acknowledge the huge commitment of the council’s Community Development Team, and in particular Dani Jurgeleit and Haidee Kalirai. Our relationships over the years have crossed paths in a numerous ways; welcoming cities programme, migrant support network group, citizenship ceremonies and the many local communities agencies focus meetings attended by members of the CABT team. New and exciting times are ahead of us, whilst we look for new premises or land to relocate the existing premises. This is where we hope the community may be able to assist. Does anyone in the community know or have premises or land that might be suitable for our organisation? If so, please contact Kim Saunders on: 07 578 1596 or email: manager.tauranga@cab.org.nz

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Churches Active In Our Community

Celebrating Wesley Day Growing up in a rectory, then serving the Church of England as a priest, had not helped John feel assured of God’s acceptance and love. Then, on May 24, 1738, he felt his heart “strangely warmed” and encountered God in a life-changing way. To be true to his understanding of God’s call, John sometimes disregarded church rules. He even surprised himself by preaching in the open air to crowds of working people, who would never normally enter a church building. As in Jesus’ day, many responded to the gospel message and their lives were changed for the better.

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We often mark the anniversary of special events with traditions that evolve over the years. Methodists will be celebrating ‘Wesley Day’ on Sunday, May 22, as we remember the experience of John Wesley.

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134 16th Avenue www.stenochs.org.nz Phone 578 3040 Rev. Jaco Reyneke 9.30am Morning Worship

ST ANDREWS

Cnr Macville Rd & Dee St Mt Maunganui www.mountchurch.org.nz Phone 575 9347 9:00am Traditional Service 10:30am Contemporary Service

EVANS RD COMMUNITY CHURCH, PAPAMOA 30 Evans Road Phone 574 6190 10.00am Family Service Rev. Iain Dickson

BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY CHURCH 183 Moffat Rd www.bcchurch.co.nz Phone 579 1600 9.30am Worship Service

Viv Whimster, Wesley, Western Bay of Plenty Methodist Parish.

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News from Bay of Plenty Regional Council May 2022

Get ready for change

From July 2022 how your Bay of Plenty Regional Council rates are invoiced and paid is changing.

What the change means for you.

Why the change?

If you are a ratepayer, your Bay of Plenty Regional Council rates will no longer be invoiced by your city or district council. Instead, you will be invoiced by Bay of Plenty Regional Council and you will pay your rates directly to us.

We want to be more transparent and accountable for the work we do for you using your rates. By invoicing you directly, you will have better visibility of where your money is spent to create a healthy environment, freshwater for life, safe and resilient communities, and a vibrant Bay of Plenty region.

What happens next? July new rates year

August – September receive your Regional Council invoice

Be green, go paperless. Get your rates invoice by email. 20 October Regional Council invoice due

You can sign-up to pay by direct debit or get your rates invoice by email at any time

Your city or district council will continue to send you rates invoices for the services that they provide.

You can keep updated about the change in rates collection by going to boprc.govt.nz/rates or call our Contact Centre on 0800 884 880

What does the future look like for freshwater?

You can help us reduce the impacts of climate change by receiving your rates invoice and communications by email rather than via post. If you don’t already get your invoice by email visit boprc.govt.nz/rates to sign up now.

Don’t get a fright on Sunday night This Sunday May 22 there will be a nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert (EMA) some time between 6 and 7pm. The EMA is one of the tools used by regional and national emergency agencies to alert people of a significant immediate risk. When your phone receives an EMA it makes a loud noise and shows a warning message.

Tell us what your long-term aspirations or goals are for the freshwater spot that is important to you! Head over to www.participate.boprc.govt.nz/vision-and-outcomes and go in the draw to win one of five $200 gift vouchers.

Most phones in New Zealand are capable of receiving the EMA but some older models or imported phones may not. People who have recently updated their phone may get the alert for the first time during Sunday’s test, but others will be most familiar with it from Covid lockdown alerts.

If you would like to provide feedback in writing, please pop into your local Regional Council reception or call 0800 884 880.

For more information about the EMAs, visit getready.govt.nz/emergency-mobile-alert

We’re updating the rules that manage and protect our freshwater. To ensure we’re on the right track we’re gathering tāngata whenua and community feedback.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana works to ensure our region’s environment and its people thrive.

Find out about the work we do at www.boprc.govt.nz

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Do I need a nutritional supplement? (Part 1) It is not difficult to motivate someone in pain to do things that will relieve pain. This is why I spend much of my time helping people with joint pain and reduced mobility. One of the best things I achieve is to see people with less pain and better mobility. It is harder to motivate healthy people to adopt measures that will keep them healthy. During the next few editions, we will look at the benefits of nutritional supplements. In particular we’ll review micro-nutrients including minerals and vitamins but also antioxidants with significant biological activity. During the past 20 years I’ve seen thousands improve their quality of life with high-grade nutritional supplements. The most common benefits are more energy, more resilience to winter ills; and, over time, external benefits such as skin, hair, and nails.

Rickets

Three words summarise the reasons to use nutritional supplements: Deficiency, sub-optimum and optimum. Some nutrients are lacking to the point where deficiency causes disease. For example, vitamin D deficiency will cause the bone disease rickets. We thought rickets was a Third World

problem but an excellent study (Wheeler et.al, 2015) comments that vitamin D deficiencies in NZ children are again causing rickets. We then move to sub-optimum nutrition. This is where nutrient levels are above deficiency levels but below what is optimal. The results are not so obvious but over time a range of health problems emerge. Again, choosing vitamin D, lower levels increase the risk of respiratory problems, immune system disorders, learning difficulties and mental health issues and many cancers.

Nutrient levels

Adding a well formulated multi-mineral/vitamin/ antioxidant will firstly prevent deficiencies. More importantly, it will lift nutrient levels to the point that our cells can function at their best. This is optimal function. For more information, give me a call or email: john@abundant.co.nz. Read back issues at: www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on: 0800 423 559. To read more, go to: www.sunlive.co.nz

Don’t ask why? Ask what? “There is no one giant step that does it. It’s a lot of little steps” – Peter A. Cohen.

How often do you hear that little voice in your head saying: ‘I can’t do that’? Thinking that gives you permission not to go further down this road. Are you saying this because you are overwhelmed when you look at the end result? Or is your comfort zone so tight it stops you from pushing yourself? Or one of the biggest hurdles can be comparing yourself to others, although focusing on your own expectations can eliminate this obstacle. Instead of asking ‘why’ questions – for example, why is she better? Why can’t I do that? – ask ‘what’ questions. So what is my next step? What can I do to achieve that? If you start to break it down into small steps the possibility of achieving what you desire starts

to grow. If you see each step as a goal in itself, it starts to become much more achievable. And then consider replacing the mantra: ‘I can’t do that’ with: ‘What’s my next step?’. If you’re struggling with an obstacle, ask yourself: ‘What one small step can I take today to move me towards my goal?’ If you’d like to know more about how to deal with stress in your life and relationships, phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on 021 258 2145, or visit her website: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz

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New mums’ help group in Tauranga A New Zealand-wide charitable organisation with a focus on lending new mums a helping hand are welcoming in the Tauranga community with their newest chapter.

Loved 4 Life reaches out to “Everything looks perfect on families in local communities Instagram. “The house is clean and after the birth of a new baby tidy, the babies are asleep, but the to show them that they reality is quite different,” says Sue. are loved and supported – “Having a fragile newborn that especially to those families you’re responsible for is a huge who find themselves alone challenge. It might be natural with loved ones living to give birth and to far away. raise a child, but it’s With three chapters a huge learning curve already in the Bay of for everyone. If you’ve Plenty, and a vastly done it before it doesn’t growing city, Loved necessarily mean that 4 Life Tauranga has it’s easier the next time been born. either,” says Sue. “It might just be that Cathy Taylor you’re exhausted and you started the Loved 4 Life Tauranga’s Sherry Bennett, Ōmokoroa chapter new mum Olivia Hewetson, baby Evie Rose Hewetson, might need someone to in 2017, and has since come in and help fold and Sue Hutchinson. Photo: John Borren. gifted homemade the washing.” quilts, woollen garments, blankets and a homeBe part of it cooked meal to almost 100 families locally. Sherry says Loved 4 Life Tauranga has no mums With more new mums wanting to join Loved 4 just yet. “We are ready right now to take on new Life, she decided to reach out to the community, mums; we are ready to go. rallying for people who’d like to join the cause. “We also have several excellent volunteers who Tauranga residents Sue Hutchison and Sherry love making quilts and knits for the newborns. Bennet both leaped at the opportunity to be a “If there is anyone out there in community who part of something positive, and have been working lives in our area, we’re happy to meet with them hard to give local mums the help they deserve. and go from there. The same goes for anyone who Misconception would like to volunteer. Sue, who has always worked in early childhood, “It’s a lovely thing to do for the community.” says the idea of new mums being well supported To be part of Loved 4 Life Tauranga – whether is really important to her. “The most common for yourself, a loved one, or you’re interested in misconception is new mums thinking they have to volunteering – contact Sherry on 021 188 3536 or Jordan Boyd do it on their own. Sue on 022 317 6329.

The tools to live a higher quality life Before the world changed in early-2020, I wrote an article about the five markers of health.

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Today, after reading the most recent post-Covid exercise guidelines, our physical, mental, and emotional health still requires our same level of care and attention. There are five markers of health. The first is stress – feeling physical stress (like pain in your body), feeling mental stress (like fear or anxiety), or having financial stress or even loneliness, can dramatically affect your sense of wellbeing. Second, is ‘moving’ – if you’ve developed a sedentary lifestyle post-covid or lockdown, this can impact your energy, strength, and overall fitness. Third, is hydration – dehydration can inhibit many natural processes like digestion and elimination, leaving you feeling sluggish and unmotivated. Fourth is nutrition – under or over-eating, consuming fast foods or too much sugar will greatly affect your ability to perform at your best. Fifth is sleep – poor, interrupted sleep patterns can affect your body’s natural ability to repair and rejuvenate physically, mentally, and emotionally. The number one thing that can improve all markers and help you to feel a new level of ‘normal’ is regular exercise. Whether walking on the beach, lifting weights every other day or coming to a Les Mills Body Balance class, a healthy routine will trigger your own inner wisdom around managing stress, choosing the right foods to eat, drinking more water, and improving your sleep quality. Coupled with a positive mindset, you will have all the tools you need to live a higher quality of life as your ‘new normal’.

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Get a free blood pressure check next week Tauranga City residents can receive a free blood pressure check at two local Pak’n Save stores next week as the Stroke Foundation begins its annual Big Blood Pressure Check Road Trip.

The road trip, which travels throughout the North Island, will stop at Tauranga Pak’n Save on May 25 from 1pm-4pm, and at Papamoa on May 25 from 10am-3pm. Equipped to screen for high blood pressure and hypertension, the foundation’s Health Promotion team say anyone is welcome to visit the mobile units and get a free check. Up to one-fifth of New Zealanders have high blood pressure, which is a leading contributor to stroke. Some people can go years without knowing they’re suffering from high blood pressure as it often has no symptoms, according to Stroke Foundation chief executive Jo Lambert.

Avoidable

“When we talk about strokes being avoidable, this is our primary concern,” says Jo. “High blood pressure can be controlled, but only if people know they have it; otherwise they carry the risk of stroke with them constantly.” In the last decade the Stroke Foundation has carried out up to 20,000 free community blood pressure checks annually. “Every time we visit a community, as many as

Photo: The Stroke Foundation.

three per cent of the people we test are at high risk of stroke. That’s 300 people for every 10,000 people we screen, that are in hypertensive crisis. “A hypertensive crisis is when high blood pressure is so acute that someone is in critical danger of experiencing a stroke,” says Jo. “In addition, as many as one-third of people we test have higher than normal blood pressure readings and are unaware of any potential future risk.”

Visit together

High blood pressure is more common in Māori, Pacific Islanders and Asians, with these population groups experiencing more strokes. The Stroke Foundation would like to see as many people during the Road Trip as possible and is encouraging whānau to visit together. A stroke is experienced every hour in New Zealand. “Our aim is to get this number down,” says Jo. Updated North Island roadtrip dates are at: www.stroke.org.nz

Is your skin ‘oil dry’ or ‘water dry’? “No matter how much water I drink, my skin is always dry”.

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Emerging from the haze of Covid-19 for the past two years, five of the Bay’s Rotary clubs will join together to share what Rotary is all about at an open day aimed at finding new members.

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The event aims to encourage people who like to give back to the community and connect with likeminded people to consider Rotary as an avenue to do this. Glenn Dougal, a member of Rotary Club of Tauranga Sunrise for 16 years, says he first joined because he was new to the city and wanted to meet people. “Rotary is like the original social network. “I’ve made a lot of friends through the Rotary club – it’s a club-based system... but I guess more importantly, it’s been a way to get involved and give back to organisations,” says Glenn.

Helping near and far

Glenn says Tauranga-based Rotary clubs are involved in local community projects, national and international projects – and there really is something for everyone. “If you’re interested in the environment we [at Rotary Club of Tauranga Sunrise] have projects where we’re replanting Kopurererua Valley with native trees,” says Glenn. “We’re also doing things like putting drain socks [now named Sea Guardians] on local stormwater

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drains so we can catch all the plastic before it goes down into the ocean.” On the international playing field, Tauranga Sunrise has been fundraising for ‘shelter boxes’ to support the people of Ukraine. “These are boxes that contain everything that a family might need if they’re displaced,” says Glenn. “Our club in Tauranga is helping raise money this week, which is going to help someone in Ukraine next week. That’s the power of Rotary,” says Glenn.

Open and inclusive

Glenn wants people to know that Rotary is an open and inclusive environment. “Rotary isn’t a closed secret society...it’s a really fun organisation.” With multiple rotary clubs throughout the Western BOP, Glenn says there will be a club to suit everyone’s level of involvement and time commitment. “My club meets for a breakfast and some meet for a lunch or dinner. You get together with a bunch of people, listen to an inspirational speaker once a week, learn about projects and charity organisations – then you get together and start to fundraise to support those organisations. If you’re interested in doing community good and you like networking and meeting people... then rotary might be worth a bit of a try.” The clubs’ open day is Sunday, May 29, from 2pm-4pm at Tauranga Club Inc, Level 5, Georgia Minkhorst Devonport Towers.

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No-one should tell us Deeply disrespectful? who to vote for! Re: ‘Council eyes diverse future’, page 4, (The Weekend Sun, May 13). Western Bay of Plenty District Council chief executive John Holyoake wants more diversity – not only around the council table but in the organisation itself. Mr Holyoake is paid by the district’s ratepayers to ensure that the council operates efficiently in furnishing the services that council is required to provide to the residents of the district. Even though he has not been in the job very long, it appears he is not doing a very good job judging by the very high rates we pay in comparison to the rest of New Zealand. What we don’t pay Mr Holyoake to do is to provide advice to us as to what sort of people we should vote for in the upcoming Local Body Elections. It is not his job to tell us what age group or what ethnicity we should vote for.

Re: ‘Council eyes diverse future’, page 4, (The Weekend Sun, May 13). Included in this article the Western Bay of Plenty District Council CEO John Holyoake has stated that: “We need to recognise other things besides the traditional privileges around being wealthy and white”. As a 77-year-old

As an employee of council, but answerable only to the Mayor, it is difficult to believe that he has embarked on this anti-democracy crusade without the backing of Garry Webber. Mr Webber needs to front up and state where he stands on this issue. If Mr Holyoake has decided what sort of councillors he wants without the approval of the Mayor, he should resign. If he has the approval of the Mayor for his little antidemocracy crusade, they should both resign. Keith Hay, chairman, Katikati-Waihi Beach Residents and Ratepayers Association.

of European descent, who was born in New Zealand, I personally find the reference to “privileges around being wealthy and white” offensive and discriminatory. Mr Holyoakes words could be used to describe most of the current Western BOP elected councillors, which in my opinion would be inappropriate and deeply disrespectful to them. Would Mr Holyoake care to explain why he included such words? K Goddard, Omokoroa.

Tired of these remarks… Re: ‘Council eyes diverse future’, page 4, (The Weekend Sun, May 13). In response to the Western Bay of Plenty District Council CEO’s article – it is just shock horror, how dare he speak such inflammatory comments about councillors and ratepayers? It is none of his business as to who stands for council to be elected so he should resign immediately before anymore embarrassment. Letter abridged. C Humphreys, Katikati.

Editor’s note: The Weekend Sun asked Western Bay of Plenty District Council CEO John Holyoake and Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Garry Webber if they would like to reply to the letters above. They declined in this instance.

Out-of-control spending is not the answer! As the pressure goes on supermarkets to control prices, and the media suggesting the rising cost of living is the fault of the supermarkets. No mention is made of inflation. The level of Inflation is causing the rising cost of food and everything else, and making us poorer. The Reserve Bank Governor together with the Finance Minister have a responsibility to control inflation. Inflation must come down, and with the Minister

continuing to spray money around without acknowledging the result will increase costs for everyone, and not to mention the debt for future generations. A fundamental role for the Minister when setting his spending is focusing on the implication on inflation.

He should be held to account by everyone. Every Finance Minister is responsible for controlling inflation. Out-of-control spending is not the answer. Worse still what dreadful debt we are leaving for our children. So, supermarkets have a responsibility to be fair and honest, but we cannot let this Minister and Government off the hook. It is our lives and the future they are all playing with. Margaret MurrayBenge, Bethlehem.

Thank you!

Last Friday afternoon my wife and I shopped at Pak N Save, Papamoa. Upon returning to our car in the carpark, it would not start. We are both in our eighties. A young man out shopping with his wife and child and parked adjacent to our car. Observed our dilemma and asked if we required assistance.

We gratefully accepted his offer. He produced jumper cables from a mountain of treasures in his boot. With aid of two other men they repositioned our cars and started my engine. They then offered to escort us home. Thankyou whoever you are, thank you. Pete Dolden, Papamoa.

Just realise it can’t be done! I have a suggestion for the Minister of Local Government Nanaia Mahuta. Give up on the Three Waters debacle – an overwhelming number of New Zealanders are happy with the water they drink, water that they have, through their local councils, paid for themselves. I’m sure they all resent the thought of it being snatched from them. Taking over all Local Government water management would be a herculean task, impossible by any government body – no matter what Minister Mahuta’s advisers say. No need to apologise, just realise it can’t be done. Instead, I think you should take over building consents and inspections. Most councils will give you that for nothing, and ratepayers are sick of having to pay for every leaky building that becomes apparent as soon as the developer liquidates his business. Dan Russell, Welcome Bay.

Speed limits too high… Let’s make speed limits safer. Nasty vehicles swerving to avoid noxious animals and putting driver, passengers, and other road users at risk is just not on! Burning expensive imported fuels and tyres crashing imported vehicles and draining our overseas funds that our polluting farmers earn. Driver training and education is not a factor. D Hardie, Paengaroa.

A poem on war

Are wars really won and at what cost? One side gains control but what about all the people lost. Both sides have lists of the slain And lists of people in perpetual pain Both sides of lands stripped bare That will take many years to repair So why do we see war as a cure? When it makes both sides more poor There can be many answers to a dispute Both sides should talk long and hard before they decide to shoot. Ken Jones, Katikati.

The hoardings… As I sat in the congested traffic this week, I noticed the election hoardings dotting the roadside. Noticeably, there is an absence of any signs from the red team. I can only assume they

have the same ability to erect a sign as they do to get a road built. That is none. If they could get around to even starting the road approved six years ago by National, then we wouldn’t have to sit in congested traffic reading hoardings advertising election candidates who can demonstrably get things done. R Scott, Gate Pa.

The assets actually belong to us

My concern Western Bay of Plenty talks of amalgamation with Tauranga under this umbrella of central government interference. Can we, the ratepayers, not freeze our assets? Surely. Now more houses have

been sold cheaply to Central Government. These houses are solid buildings bought by council with whose money? Could it possibly be ratepayers? The assets in our districts belong to us. M Lennard, Welcome Bay.

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

Games, gigs and more for Music Month It’s still NZ Music Month, so this week is more of last week: local music, live and elsewhere...

First of all, how about starting your day with a little Kiwi music fun? That’s the idea behind a new version of Heardle.

Recently Wordle has been all over the news because its ownership sold and millions of addicts worldwide were alarmed lest they be required to pay for a previously-free daily fix. One spinoff of Wordle is Heardle – yes, it’s a thing apparently – and Kiwi musician James Mac has created an NZMM version of that. Now you can test your knowledge each day by seeing if you can guess the particular Kiwi song in just one second. One second? I guess many people have considerably sharper aural reflexes than me, since I must confess to being completely absolutely useless at this. Most songs I know could be anything after one second. But there you go – it’s a high-pressure world. If you fancy a challenge, head to: www.nzmmheardle.glitch.me Right. Next, recording news... Ed Gains. Photo: John Baxter.

I have been awaiting a rumoured new album from The Afrolites, purveyors of Afrobeat and futurist jazz grooves. This is a live-in-thestudio recording made at The Boatshed a while back and would be the band’s fifth album. Previous outings are at Bandcamp and elsewhere.

Workhorse

Perhaps they plan to launch at the Port Of Tauranga 59th National Jazz Festival, a popular strategy for bands. This year local favourites Kokomo are promising a new album, ‘Workhorse’, for the festival, a collection of original blues. This will be the band’s first original album since 2019’s ‘Sunset Claws’ and follows a NZMM single, ‘Born To Bad Luck’, released last week alongside an accompanying video filmed by local cameraman Mike Butler.

and the band head to Rotorua at the start of June to play the Blues Club. Also in the studio, this time The Colourfield in Welcome Bay, has been Gary Harvey, once of Auckland band The Night Owls and recent participant in the Incubator’s Gig Photography exhibition. Gary has teamed up with the Brilleaux boys whose schedule has been a little sparse since frontman Graham Clark’s relocation to Hawke’s Bay a couple of years back. Gary specialises in a particular brand of Americana rock – you can check it out on YouTube – so it’ll be interesting to hear how his music changes now he is being backed by a band known for English-style rhythm ‘n’ blues...

Live music

And, in closing, allow me to offer three very different gigs, all happening next week... Wednesday night, May 25, at the Mount Social Club is the monthly Tauranga Jazz Society Jazz Jam. This has been somewhat Covid-impacted in recent times but I’m pretty sure it’s all go now, kicking off at 6.30pm. There’s always a good crowd and a good line-up of musicians. If you are a musician interested in jamming, best to contact Jazz Boss Jeff Baker on: 021 820 513. On Friday, May 27, there’s a cheap ‘n’ cheerful bash at The Jam Factory. Local Loudness is a three-band variety show spanning alternative music to 1990s-inspired metal. Acts in question are Ed Gains, a stalwart Kokomo. of the local music scene; Bones Inc playing (Just on the Jazz Festival: their unique tickets are now on sale for the brand of metal; most excellent run of concerts and newcomers at Baycourt Theatre. There Overdogg. really is something for everyone Music mayhem so get online and check it out!) will commence Meanwhile, Rehaab, the at 7pm for the new band from singer Roy modest price Hudson (Hybrid Blues) have of $5. just finished a mini-tour, And the documented on video on following night their Facebook page, and final Marmalade Skies. there’s another mixing is underway on a new three-band set of original songs. Plans for extravaganza, this time at the Mount’s Totara a new video ‘Twisted Fool’ are already in motion Street where local five-piece Marmalade Skies will be joined by fellow indie-surf rockers, Auckland’s Faxxies, and Albert Street (indie/rock/ reggae/pop) from Hamilton for Boycott The Candy Shop; the climax of a run of shows across the North Island. You’ll pay $20; with a 9.30pm start.

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Crafty show in Waihi Beach Queen’s Birthday weekend is the time when, for the past 17 years, you can visit the iconic Waihi Beach Art & Craft Fair.

“This year will be exciting after all the restrictions to be able to showcase all the amazing talented folks with more than 80 stalls all now fully booked,” says Colleen Low. The demand for stalls at this fair is always high, but this year a huge number new stall holders have managed to get a place. It’s a great day out for the whole family where you will find: art, toiletries, herbal products, coats and beds etc for pets, trendy kidswear, beautiful woodware, beautiful

jewellery, stunning knitwear, hats and scarves just right for winter, soft toys, doll clothes, designer bears from the wee ones to bright and colourful, papercrafts, upcycled homewares, recipe books, pens and much more. “The ladies will be back again bringing us a great on-site café,” says Colleen. “It’s always so popular with their home goodies, hot food and great prices and is a great place to sit and catch up with friends, while taking a break from your shopping and exploring.” Mark your calendars, the place to be Sunday, June 5, is

There is plenty on display at this years’ Waihi Beach Craft Fair.

Waihi Beach Community Centre. Doors open 10am-3.30pm. This event is totally indoors, so no need to worry if it’s a wet day.

The entry fee is $4 and children under-15 can attend for free. Eftpos machines are situated at the village and the RSA.

Jazz coming to town next month! Bay of Plenty get ready – the Port of Tauranga 59th National Jazz Festival is only one month away from showcasing performances of some Aotearoa’s best jazz musicians, starting June 20.

around the city, bringing a new dynamic to the Downtown Carnival.” However, those still craving outdoor action can head to Jazz at the Mount on Matariki Friday. Here, at Porotakataka Park, Mount Maunganui’s urban space in the main shopping area, jazz fans can soak up the sounds from an outdoor stage of performances from 9.30am-5pm on June 24. “This is a new event in our programme – and we are really happy to be able to contribute to NZ’s first Matariki public holiday weekend in this way.”

The Jazz Festival Tauranga is on June 20-26, offering an incredibly creative programme of events – with something for everyone – in the city during Matariki week and the long weekend. World-class jazz concerts at the Baycourt Community & Arts Centre, the threeday 44th National Youth Must-see Jazz Competition, our very He reckons the “mustown Jazz Cafe & VIP Bar, get-tickets” acts are eight the high-energy Hurricane performances, headlined Party, a two-day Downtown Big Tasty will perform at The Port of by legendary music icon Carnival jazz party in city Tauranga 59th National Jazz Festival. Midge Marsden, of high bars and restaurants, Jazz at quality Kiwi jazz artists the Mount on Matariki, and at the Baycourt Community & Arts Centre from a swinging Big Band Tea Dance is just a taste of June 22-June 25. “These NZ acts show a real depth what’s on offer. of great musicianship in Aotearoa. Although we have a fantastic vintage car parade outdoors along Moving indoors The Strand at the beginning of the Downtown Festival organiser Marc Anderson says this year’s Carnival, the fact that the carnival is indoors and event in June offers an exciting alternative to during a cooler June, it will be reminiscent of the what anyone has experienced at the Jazz Festival European jazz festival scene,” says Marc. Tauranga in the last few years. “Instead of the “This one-off June festival is not-to-be-missed.” usual outdoor stages on The Strand we’re moving Get tickets and more information at: jazz.org.nz the action into bars, cafes and hospitality venues

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1-5.30pm at Mount Sports Centre, cnr Maunganui & Hall Rd, Mt Maunganui. bird and accessories sale, over 500 birds judged and on display. Come one, come all!

After Dark Festival

After Dark Urban Light Festival is a new creative experience that will take over Tauranga City CBD 6-10.30pm until the 22 May

Book Reading Discussion Group

‘Love as a way of life’ by Gary Chapman. Practical ways for authentic Love to change your life. Zoom meeting. Book purchase unnecessary. Txt 0210 274 2502

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am, Wesley Methodist Church, 100 Third Ave, Tauranga. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6754

Car Boot Sale

Association Croquet

Gate 4 Tauranga Racecourse, 1383 Cameron Rd. Sellers setup 7am onwards. Single site $5 double $10. Info: Shirley 577 1116 or 027 414 6040. email: carboot@tscp.org.nz

Sat, Mon & Weds at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9.15am for 9.30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph.Jacqui 07 574 9232

Baycourt

Cousineau Solo Exhibition

Echoes: Tauranga Moana presented by Supercut Projects. X Space, visit baycourt.co.nz for details. (May 19-27)

The Incubator Gallery (Historic Village) welcomes Christine Cousineau. Works inspired by Japanese aesthetics, exploring between two mediums; clay and oil painting. 7th-28th May, 9am-4.30pm (weekdays), 10am-2pm (Sat) info@theincubator.co.nz

Baycourt

‘How Peculiar’ presented by W Dance Company. 7pm at Addison Theatre. Tickets available from tickettek.co.nz 0800 TICKETTEK

Indoor Bowls

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

Bethlehem Brick Show Lego

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd 12.45-3pm

Katikati Toy Library

Amazing Lego builds and collections on display. Lego for sale, rafﬂes, sausage sizzle. Fundraiser for Bethlehem Primary School. Entry $5 under 3 Free. 10am4pm (21st-22nd)

Family-focused facility offering 600+ toys to loan to children zero10. Tues 6.30-8pm Weds 2.30-4pm Sat 9am-10am. Located behind the Christian Centre, Henry Rd, Katikati

Beth-El Messianic Family

Legacy Silent Auction Fundraiser

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Tauranga Senior Citizen’s Club Hall 14 Norris St. 12.30pm Sat Tues & Weds. $3 refreshments. Must be fully vaccinated. Come join us. Carol 022 639 2411

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Omanu Petanque

Find out more about recreational or competitive petanque Weds & Sun1pm Bayfair Reserve, Russley Dr. New players and visitors welcome. Chris 022 639 3489

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. Start 1.30pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

Otumoetai Toy Library

Quality toys for children of all ages, 94 Bureta Road, Otumoetai. Behind St Johns Anglican Church. Tues, Thurs & Saty 9.30-11.30am. Next Saturday (28th) there will be fundraiser for the toy library

Petanque Tauranga BOP Association

Club days Sat, Tues & Thurs. Tawa Street, Mt Maunganui. French game played with Kiwi ﬂair, boules available. Ph Ray 027 7563565 for playing times

St Stephen’s Jigsaw Library

Every Saturday 10am-12noon Hire a variety of 500 puzzles, of 100 to 2000 pieces. Please wear masks and bring Vaccine Pass. Located behind church at Highmore Terrace, Brookﬁeld

Taijiquan and Qigong

9am Sat &Wed free Taiji and Qigong group. Kulim park on beach by big rock. All welcome. Ph Petro 021 751 665

Tauranga Civic Choir Concert

Saturday 28th May 3pm at St Peter’s Church, Spring St, Tauranga. Dvorak Mass in D and other beautiful pieces. Nigel Williams conducting, Leon Gray accompanying

Tauranga Farmers Market

Bretts Goalkeeping Clinic

Free goalkeeping coaching at Waipuna Park. Sundays 9-11am. Please bring own gloves and water to drink. Junior to youth keepers welcome.

Croquet

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 8.30am-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet. nz

Golf Croquets

Sun, Tues & Thurs at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 8.30am for 9.30am start. New players and visitors welcome. Ph. Nev 07 575 5121

Music Group Sunday Sessions

Play an instrument? Love to sing? Come along, join in! 1st/3rd Sunday monthly. Arataki Community Centre. 4.305.30pm, $15. To book: 0274 751 023 / rahimc@email.com

Maori History Walks

Papamoa Hills - learn the stories of Maori settlement along the BOP coastline. See details and booking here: www.traveled.co.nz/upcomingexperiences

Papamoa Country Music Club

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

4th Sunday of the month. Good band. Sports Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. 1-4.30pm. Ph Dick 027 493 8458

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

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

Waipuna Park, Welcome Bay, from 12 noon, hosted by Athletics Tauranga Inc/ Tauranga Ramblers. Races and prizes for all age groups. Entry & details here: https://taurangaopencrosscountry2022. eventdesq.com/

All welcome to join. Mostly silent meeting for worship and reﬂection, followed by sharing and discussion. 10am cnr Elizabeth and Cameron Roads Phone 543 3101

Tauranga Fuchsia Group

Tauranga Open Cross Country

Te Puke Scottish Society

Dance 7-10.30pm at Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St, Te Puke. Great music, airconditioned hall, light supper, rafﬂes, great company. Entry $7. Valerie 573 7093

Village Radio Museum

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

Zentangle Pottery Exhibition

The Pot House Gallery (Historic Village, Tauranga) presents awardwinning Whakamarama-based artist Anett Pilz ﬁrst solo exhibition. Ceramic works inspired by nature, ancient, and zentangle patterns. 7th-28th May, 10am3pm (weekdays),10am-2pm (Sat) info@theincubator.co.nz

Sunday 22 May

Bethlehem Brick Show Lego

Amazing Lego builds and collections on display. Lego for sale, rafﬂes, sausage sizzle. Fundraiser for Bethlehem Primary School. Entry $5 under 3 Free. 10am-4pm (21st-22nd)

Bird Club Annual Show

8.30am-1pm at Mount Sports Centre, cnr Maunganui & Hall Rd, Mt Maunganui. Bird and accessories sale, over 500 birds judged and on display. Come one, come all!

Papamoa Lions Club Market

Quakers Tauranga

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sun & Thurs 1-3.30pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Radio Controlled Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Badminton Club Aquinas College

Tauranga Badminton Club. Mon & Weds, 7-9pm at Aquinas College Events Centre. Seniors & year 11 upwards, Casual players welcome, $10pp. Ph/ txt Noel 027 622 9797 www.sporty/ taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

Chess Mount Maunganui

Mt Maunganui RSA Chess Club, Maunganui Rd. Mondays (excl. public holidays) 7pm onwards. Info: search “Western BOP Chess” online

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-2-face at the moment*

Dutch Friendly Support Network

Coffee morning 1st Monday of month, 10am-12noon. $4 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Road, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968

Indoor Bowls Otumoetai

Join us for an enjoyable evening of social bowls. We meet Monday’s 7.15pm at Matua Primary School Hall Clivedene St entrance. Ph Karen 07 576 0443

Keep On Your Feet

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

Pickleball In The Morning

9.15am-12.15pm. Join in the fun at the Mount Sports Centre. Bats, balls and tea and coffee provided. $5. Bob 027 478 6282

Tauranga City Brass Band

Weekly rehearsals 7pm-9pm at 10 Yatton St, Greerton. New players very welcome. Jeremy 021 132 3341

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every Monday 9.30am also 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Learn new skills, knitting, crochet, spinning, dyeing, weaving & felting. 177 Elizabeth Street Tauranga. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191

Tauranga Stamp Club

St Enochs Presbyterian Church

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

Tibetan Buddhist Teachings

Retirees seeking friendship, fellowship and fun. Meet 10am 4th Monday of the month at Citizens Club. Speakers and interest groups. Bryan 027 813 5426

9.30am 134 Sixteenth Avenue, Tauranga. Everyone welcome. God honouring, Christ following, Holy Spirit led Ph 578 3040 Join us to discuss “Day 9” from 10-11.30am followed by refreshments. 25 Junction Road, Te Puna. Everyone welcome! More information: www.facebook.com/tashichoepel.ling

Monday 23 May

Active Senior Exercise Classes

Mon & Thurs. Strength and balance exercise to music. Have fun getting ﬁt. Intermediate level 9.30am. Low impact class 11am. City Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd. Ph 021 047 6155

500 Cards

12.30pm Mon & Thurs. 14 Norris St, Tauranga. $3 refreshments. Vaccine Pass. required. Come join us. Ph Carol 022 639 2411

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am, Wesley Methodist Church, 100 3rd Ave, Tauranga. All Welcome, Ph 0800 229 6757

Tauranga Vision Friendship Club

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

Te Puke Community Patrol

Meet on a Monday over tea & coffee to share information. Info Ph 027 430 6383 or email tepuke@cpnz.org.nz

Zonta Club of Tauranga

Dinner meeting 2nd Monday of month at 6pm. Advancing the status of women and children worldwide. Make a difference. Leigh 0210 267 2631

Tuesday 24 May 500 Cards

Join us for a game of 500. Fun and friendly group. Tues & Thurs 12noon4pm at Mount Community Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. Ph Margaret 027 658 6848

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Active Seniors Exercise Classes

Strength and balance exercises to music. Have fun getting ﬁt. Intermediate level at 10am Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Ph Diana 021 047 6155

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 7.30pm. St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria St, Mt Maunganui. All welcome Ph 0800 229 6757

Alcoholics Anonymous

Closed meeting 7.30pm. St Georges Church, 1 Church St, Pyes Pa. All welcome Ph 0800 229 6757

Altrusa Ladies Service Group

Altrusa Int’l Ladies Service Group, meet evenings 2nd Tuesday for Business and 4th Tuesday for Programme. eg movies or similar Ph/text Sandra 027 483 8454 www.altrusa.org.nz

Arataki Coastal Club

9.30am at Arataki Community Centre, Mt Maunganui on 2nd Tuesday of the month. Programme of speakers, outings, dining and more. Ph Robyn 572 2908

Badminton

Tues & Thurs 9.15-11.30am at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre. Great fun. Some racquets available. Visitors $6. Melissa 027 307 6800 or Sarah 027 363 8157

Baycourt

Mataatua presented by Te Wharekura O Mauao. Tues-Fri (24-27th) 7pm at Addison Theatre. Tickets available from tickettek.co.nz 0800 TICKETTEK

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 Care

Regain hope. Support group for separated or divorced. Next 13 week course starts 5 July 7.15pm. C3 City Church to register. Contact Kathryn 027 737 3172

Israeli Dancing

Beginners class, 6.30-7.30pm Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd. Circle & line dances. All ages welcome. Ph/txt Maria 022 165 2114

JP Free Service

Justice of the Peace Service at Greerton Library every Tues & Thurs 2-4pm. No appointment needed. Enquiries 021 160 6460

Keep On Your Feet

Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowling

Meet at Settler’s Hall at 6.30pm for 7pm play. All equipment provided. Please wear smooth soled shoes. Max 25 players. Ph Ruth 07 571 1564

Oriana Singers Community Choir

7pm Tuesdays at St Andrews Church Hall, Dee St, Mt Maunganui. All voices welcome, espeically tenors and bases. Ken Street 027 476 7404

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. 9am Tues &Thurs. Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Peter 021 542 172

Otumoetai Walking Group

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

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

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

Sequence Dancing

Tauranga Social & Leisure, St John’s Anglican Church Hall, Bureta Rd Otumoetai. Tues 7-9.30pm, except 2nd Tues month 3.30-6pm. Lesley 929 7295

Social Dancing

1-3pm at Tauranga Citizens Club, 13th Ave. Mix of ballroom, latin, RnR. Friendly informal group. Joan 021 323 235

St Johns Anglican Playgroup

Join us Tues, Weds & Thurs 9.30-11.30am during school terms. Music fun and play for children 0-5. All welcome. St Johns Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd. stjohnsanglicanplaygroup@gmail.com

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 MidWeek Tramping Group

Redwoods. Grade moderate. Chris 0210 246 5518

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 25 May 10 Pin Bowling

1pm at 10 Pin Tauranga,135 Thirteenth ave. Mixed group play for fun but keep the score. Very occasionally competitive. Ph Glenda 021 257 8678

9.30am-12pm. Mt Sports Stadium, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Margaret 575 9792

Strength and balance exercises to music. Have fun getting ﬁt. Intermediate level at 9.30am Matua Hall, Levers Rd. Ph Diana 021 047 6155

Mount Runners and Walkers

In warm mineral water, no chlorine. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics, recovery from accident or illness. For strength, coordination & balance. Not offered on school holidays. Jennifer 571 1411

Healing Rooms - New Venue

The Sanctuary, 159 Durham St. Experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. 1-3pm. All welcome. No charge. www. healingrooms.co.nz 027 640 1263

Active Seniors Exercise Classes

Age Concern Walking Group

Kaimai Ramblers Tramping Group

From Karangahake carpark: A Karangahake ramble to suit the weather conditions. Grade Easy/Mod S/C. VaxPass. Kevin 0210 200 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 and friendship. For all Tauranga team’s practice details and contacts Ph Elaine Corbett 021 208 8898

Mt Maunganui RSA Ladies

Social day starting at 1.30pm. Come and enjoy great entertainment by Woody Dean, followed by a lovely afternoon tea. We look forward to welcoming everyone

Pickleball

10am-12noon at Baypark. 7-9pm at Tauranga Boys College. Join us for some fun! Paddles provided. $5. Bob 027 478 6282 or Sue 021 726 304

Steady As You Go

Exercises for seniors. Improve strength and balance. Friendly group meets Bureta area 2-3pm except 1st Weds. $2. Ph Betty 07 570 3215 Te Puke Senior Citizens Club. 8 Palmer Place,Te Puke. 1-4pm New players welcome. Cost $3, afternoon tea provided. Ph Doreen 576 8867 / 021 254 5569

Thursday 26 May

Adult Social Ballroom/Latin Dance

Free introductory beginner dance lesson. 7.30pm at Club Mt Maunganui. Ph Dean Smith 021 230 3187 www.udance2.co.nz just come along

Bay City Rockers

Social Rock’nRoll dancing, plus other popular dances at Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7pm-9.30pm. $3 entry incl supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222

ESOL

Free ESOL conversation classes, Holy Trinity Church, 251 Devonport Rd. 9.30-11.30am. Every Monday except school holidays

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Cards

Tuesdays from 7pm at Tauranga Target Riﬂe Club. All equipment provided. Elizabeth St range beside Legion Hall. New shooters welcome. Ph Alan 021 251 2843

Cribbage 12.30 for 1pm start at RSA Greerton. Friendly club. New members very welcome. Ph Jill 021 160 6143

Do you love to sing? We meet 7pm Wesley Hall 100 Thirteenth Ave. New singers welcome, age no barrier, Ph Bernice 576 4848, Facebook Keynotes Inc.

Every Wednesday at Kawaka St. Names in by 6.45pm for 7pm start. Val 027 302 8149

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

Mt Maunganui Creative Fibre

Every Thursday 9am-1pm. Spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, crochet

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LATITUDE 37 Fri 20th Midnight Fizz 8pm Sat 21st Sam Fisher 8pm Sun 22nd Damo Innes 4-7pm MOUNT MELLICK Sat 21st Sound Cartels 9.30pm MT RSA Fri 20th Tim Armstrong 7-10.30pm Sat 21st Operatunity Show Sun 22nd Woody Dean 4.30-7.30pm TE PUNA QUARRY Sun 22nd Satellite Sessions 2.30pm $20pp

We welcome you all back to dancing 7-9.30pm. St.John’s Church Hall, Bureta. $4pp includes supper. Enquiries Dawn 579 3040

Open meeting 10am, Wesley Methodist Church, 100 3rd Ave, Tauranga. All Welcome, Ph 0800 229 6757

Greerton Community Hall. Elliotts Funeral Services open fours tournament 10am. Names in book. Kevin 543 4044

Meet at 10am Maketu Outing. Please RSVP if attending. Ph Renee 07 576 6699

Club Mt Indoor Bowls

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

Friday 27 May

Fun and friendly running and walking club for adults of diverse ﬁtness levels. Meet Tues & Fri at May St, Scout Hall 9.25-10.30am. www.mtrunnersandwalkers.co.nz

Olympic Style Shooting

& dyeing. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Dee St, Mt. Manganui. Ph Joy 022 354 2835

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Te Puke Bolivia

Katikati Catholic Church Hall, 89 Beach Rd. 10.1511.15am strength & balance classes for older adults. 11.3012noon seated ﬁtness exercises Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617

Mount Morning Badminton

Fernland Spa Gentle Exercise

THE PHOENIX Sun 22nd Anzacs Duo 3-6pm THE RISING TIDE Fri 20th Damo Innes 6.30pm Sat 21st James Hoskins 7pm Sun 22nd Mandy & Kane 2.30pm VOODOO LOUNGE Fri 20th Van Brookes 5pm Funk Drop with Omega B 9pm Sat 21st Mark Affleck 6pm Sun 22nd Asher McMahon 5pm DJ Hatta 9pm Every Weds Voodoo Jam Night 9pm

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Free Library

1-3pm. Open to all. Free books, free refreshment. Join games: Scrabble, Quiddler. Take home books, magazines, jig-saw puzzles. Call a librarian 543 0355

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton Championship Triples. Ph Keith 577 1116

Pickleball

9-11.45am at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre. 7-9pm at Tauranga Boys College. Join in on the fun! Paddles and balls provided. $5. Bob 027 478 6282

Senior Citizens Te Puke

500 cards. 12.45-3pm 8 Palmer Place, Te Puke. New players welcome. Cost $3, includes afternoon tea. Ph Brian 573 8465 Doreen 573 8867 021 254 5569

Te Puke Bowling Club

New members welcome. Loan bowls available. Friday rollup 12.45pm. Ph Te Puke Club 573 9709

Waihi Lions Bookfair

Queens Birthday weekend Waihi Town Hall. Loads of books, all categorized and alphabetical

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CV s TH A T STA ND 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

A BL E G A R DE NER , 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 H A ND Y MA N H OME & G A R DE N SER VI CES tree pruning, weeding, hedges, water blasting, home maintenance, rubbish removal at affordable rates Ph Philip 027 655 4265

public notices

NA TUR A L NEW ZEA L A ND 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

A C PETFO ODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses. Ph 0800 369 6269

trades & services

lost & found

F OUN D K I TTENS & PUP PI ES various places, colours and sex. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 F ound tabby & white adult cat. Te Puke area. Ref: 547556

R OOF R EPA I R S 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

F ound tortie & white aged adult female cat. Greerton area. Ref: 547557 F ound black & white female kitten. Pyes Pa area. Ref: 547070

TR EE, SH R UB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857

travel & tours

F ound black female kitten. Pyes Pa area. Ref: 547065

NO 8 TOUR S New Zealand’s Senior Travel Club. Join our club today for free to receive all our VIP member benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. Our tours go to new and interesting places weekly and are faully escorted. Free door to door service, extended tours, day trips, shows & free beautiful colour catalogue. BOOK NOW: Ph No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or email admin@no8tours.co.nz www.no8tours.co.nz to view and book all our tours.

F ound brown male rabbit. Papamoa area. Ref: 547437

trades & services

BR Y CE D ECOR A TI NG 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

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency wishes to advise that a partial closure of the Bayfair roundabout will be in place from 7pm on Friday 27 May to 7am Saturday 28 May. During these hours there will be detours signposted for motorists travelling through the roundabout.

venues

WED D I NG S, PA R TI ES, MEETI NG S, 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

BUI L D ER A V A I L A BL E repair maintenance, decks, pergolas, fences, all housing work. Ph Roger 022 121 3356

Please visit nzta.govt.nz/baylinkdetour for detour information. In the event of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances, the closure may be moved to the next suitable night. Waka Kotahi thanks road users and local residents for their patience.

H A ND Y MA N, decks, fencing repairs, painting, water blasting, lawns, and odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313

for sale

Adoption of the Western Bay of Plenty District Local Alcohol Policy 2022

The Local Alcohol Policy will come into force on Sunday 21 August 2022.

health & beauty

F ound tabby female kitten. Greerton area. Ref: 547160

BAYPARK TO BAYFAIR LINK PARTIAL CLOSURE OF BAYFAIR ROUNDABOUT

The Western Bay of Plenty District Local Alcohol Policy has been adopted and has therefore ceased to be provisional

Friday 20 May 2022

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Full copies of the Adopted Local Alcohol Policy 2022 are available on Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s website at www.westernbay.govt.nz/policies. John Holyoake Chief Executive Officer

Mā tō tātou hapori

For our community

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The Tauranga RSA would like to express their sincere ‘thank you’ for the generosity of the donations made on Poppy Day 2022. Special thanks to all those businesses that allowed our collection boxes to be placed on their premises. To those Primary, Intermediate schools and colleges that participated, our sincere thanks for your donations. Total raised was $15,000. Thank you. Tony Hulme - Chairperson Tauranga RSA Welfare Trust Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Road, Gate Pa, Tauranga

Friday 20 May 2022

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