The Weekend Sun - 27 May 2022

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Wings full of fun Tauranga’s Mark Arundel is absolutely addicted to wing foiling. He took up the sports three years ago, after 40 years of windsurfing and kiteboarding.

At age 65, he is more in love with the sport than

ever and gets out on his wing foil in Tauranga Moana three to four times a week saying: “There’s nothing quite like it”.

Find out about the thrills and spills he encounters

on the water, plus a new challenge to foil to Motiti Island and back that he and fellow local wing foilers are planning on page 8.

Photo: John Borren.

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The city centre by the sea with one flavour. Coke Zero and Coke I love a good renovation project.

There’s two main ‘reno’ types – ‘the No Sugar are being replaced by Coke Zero Sugar, with a taste close as possible buy it, fix it, flip it’ kind and the to the original. other one; where you spruce up, and Chilling out extend out with the intention of The Weekend Sun Combined Circulation BOPnews, Timesthe Antarctic Heritage In other living in it afterwards.

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Trust is looking for young Kiwis and It’s the second one that Tauranga City Norwegians that it can send to the South Council ratepayers will be helping to Pole. The coolest of cool trips is to mark fund. A grand re-imagining ofCombined the CBDBOP Times, Katikatibirthday Advertiserof explorer Roal the 150th includes buildings, dripping and Te Puke Times circulation p: 07towering 578 0030 Amundsen. is with plants like the Hanging less than HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz Gardens of Babylon, housing a new library, the long-overdue museum and a “civic whare”.

The museum has been a sticking point for local politicians for years and it’s notable that it has taken a lack of political accountability to get it across the line.

Personally, I believe a museum is one of the first things you should build in any town or city. If you don’t understand your history, it’s hard to understand the present, or make decisions about the future.

Trust executive director Nigel Watson The $303.4 million Civic Precinct admits the 1000km, 40-day trek – Masterplan – Te Manawataki o te Papa through “extreme weather and terrain” – was given the green light this week, – won’t be for everyone. alongside a smaller project to spruce up Presumably young people take longer the waterfront. to freeze than older people because the It’s a lot of money – about half will be Inspiring Explorers Expedition is looking funded by rates – so it’s important to for explorers, aged between 18 and 35 do it once and do it right. Given recent to take part.

Hopefuls have until June 13 experiences with council building projects to apply. in the CBD, it’s also important it goes “We want to create a team of Kiwis and ahead without any major setbacks.

Norwegians who embody the spirit of The existing CBD doesn’t reflect the explorers like Amundsen,” says Nigel. vibrancy of the region, nor does it highlight its most spectacular asset – Staying clean the harbour. The cost per household is While the rest of us were lapping up about the same as a family subscription Lindauer and staring soulfully at the to Netflix. stars on New Year’s Eve, some residents Love it or hate it – it is happening and of Waikeria Prison were taking their it’s going to have a profound effect at the resolutions to clean up their acts, a little heart of the Bay of Plenty’s largest city. bit too far.

It was reported this week that a group The week’s news of prisoners were getting tipsy on hand Probably the most pressing issue of the sanitiser. Staff confiscated the drinks week is news that Coca-Cola is replacing and 10 men have been charged with its two most popular sugar-free products

misconduct. Drinking hand sanitiser is not recommended and can cause serious health side-effects.

PM hits the road

New Zealand Prime Ministers tend to spend a lot of their time on overseas trips, touting for business and selling the country as a tourist destination.

Dressed in a pink pant suit and with her trademark grin, Jacinda had her fourth appearance on ‘The Late Show’ with Stephen Colbert, in the United States.

The Texas school shooting dominated their interview, in light of New Zealand’s experience with the Christchurch shootings and subsequent gun law reforms.

However, they did cover other subjects such as Jacinda’s wedding and “fishy kisses”.

If that doesn’t draw the crowds, I’m not sure what will.

Follow that dolphin

New Zealand is turning to artificial intelligence to monitor fishing activity and stamp out illegal and envrionmentally harmful practices.

A drone, developed by AI company Qrious and MAUI63, has been using artificial intelligence that can recognise a Māui dolphin and follow it.

Dolphins will no doubt find that a little bit creepy, but it’s for their own protection.

Similar equipment – using fixed cameras – will eventually be used on 300 fishing vessels and will be able to detect other things like fish dumping.

“This will improve trust and accountability in the seafood sector. It will further burnish their credentials,” Oceans and Fisheries Minister David Parker told Newshub this week.

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Roald Amundsen tricked the world in 1990, when he told the world he was setting off for the North Pole. He only informed his brother that he was, in fact, headed to the South Pole, and ended up being the first person to reach the South Pole. Source: www.britannica.com

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Chairman Doug Leeder says raising awareness about the regional council in urban environments is “really hard”.

Tackling a visibility issue To combat the Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s “invisibility”, it is taking a multifaceted approach ahead of the Local Body Election in October.

Chairman Doug Leeder says the lack of awareness about regional council is more prominent in urban environments. “If you move out of the urban environment and you move into the rural environment – where we have big investments in terms of flood protection schemes, riparian plantings – everybody knows what the regional council does and is,” says Doug.

“The issue of the lack of awareness of what we do, we’ve been talking about for three years and it’s really hard to address in these urban environments.”

Campaign

Doug says the council is going to run a campaign to encourage people to stand as a councillor as well as vote. They will also participate in the Taituarā and Local Government NZ Vote 2022 national campaign, which encourages participation in both elements of the election as well.

Doug says the council is going encourage diversity as part of their campaign too.

“If you’ve got an interest and are successful to get in, that’s what we need to embrace, because decisions made today are going to affect the next couple of decades,” says Doug.

“Especially in the short-term, the next 10

years, about what provision and what services we provide, so you want diversity of views.”

Leeder says they are also going to do work around what it means to be a councillor.

Community participation

BOPRC governance manager Yvonne Tatton says they’ve identified community participation as one area where they want to make an impact.

“This year, so that people have a broader idea of what it means to be a regional councillor, our website has been updated with useful information about the types of things people should consider before putting their nomination forward.”

Doug says being a regional councillor is different than a city or district councillor because of the responsibilities and area they are governing.

“Representation and governance falls into two different categories. So, you might be elected by a certain segment of the community, but your responsibility falls to the whole Bay of Plenty.

“We deal with the land, water and air as opposed to a very small urban area.” Doug also thinks with TCC not having an election this year more candidates may run for regional council. In 2019 BOPRC didn’t hold an election in the Tauranga constituency because the number of candidates only met 22 7-20 201 the number of vacancies.

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Fresh blood joins the Mayoralty race Katikati resident and first-term Western Bay of Plenty councillor James Denyer has joined the race to become the district’s next mayor in October’s Local Body Elections.

And at 46, he’s not shying away from the fact that he’d bring a younger perspective. However, he says his past finance career, community development work and knowledge of local issues also make him a wise choice for

the top job. “I think I have the skills and experience to make a positive impact and provide leadership in a time of change; there’s a lot going on in the Local Government sector at the moment,” says James, who is standing for Mayor and a Katikati-Waihi Beach councillor seat. “You’ve got Resource Management reform, Three Waters, and the ‘Future for Local Government Review’.

“I can provide that leadership and a younger perspective, and assist council to be agile in adapting to the changes.”

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“My career background is in corporate finance in London, so I have a strong financial background, which is actually remarkably rare in Local Government, so my skillset is wider than just being a first-term councillor, in which role I also chair two council committees.”

James joins fellow WBOP councillor Don Thwaites, 59; Te Puke-based fellow councillor and Deputy Mayor John Scrimgeour; and Te Puke Economic Development Group’s managing director Mark Boyle, 61 in the mayoralty race – and believes he brings a fresher perspective.

“People comment that they want someone younger, and I do value diversity on council

First-term Western Bay of Plenty councillor James Denyer is running for Mayor in the Local Body Elections.

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and different life experiences – there’s nothing wrong with older candidates – but sometimes you just need someone with a bit more view of the future.”

Asked if he’d support amalgamation of WBOPDC with BOP councils, James says it’s worth looking at closer cooperation. “There’s synergies that can be can be gained from that. I think amalgamation at this point will be difficult, partly because you’ve got governance issues. I wouldn’t want to do it while there’s Commissioners at TCC and they’ve also got quite a lot higher amount of debt.

“The main concern is how do you maintain the voice for local decision making? WBOP district’s got 50,000-odd people;

Tauranga has 140,000. For a town like Katikati with 5000 residents, people’s voices would just get lost in that.”

Three Waters? “Because it’s been mandated by Central Government the council’s role is now to be agile enough to take advantage of opportunities that arise from that.”

Bypass support

And a bypass for Katikati?

“I was on the reference group that built the business case with NZTA. The problem is criteria from government has changed a number of times over the years.”

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Civic precinct gets the go ahead

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Tauranga’s civic precinct has been given the green light and the full $303 million project will be realised.

two options they would prefer for Te Manawataki o Te Papa. Option one was the full precinct, the other was a scaled back version that included a library and community hub and the civic whare, at a cost of $126.8 million.

Council received 628 submissions about the precinct with 450 (72 per cent) in support of option one, compared to 128 (20 per cent) that supported the second option. Fifty people (eight per cent) chose “no option”.

During Tuesday’s meeting, project partner Willis Bond's director Wayne Silver warned of escalation costs of $32 million. He said this is due to inflation and building costs, but this would be absorbed by the $303 million budget.

During a Tauranga City Council meeting on Tuesday, the Commissioners unanimously approved delivering Te Manawataki o Te Papa in full – as a single-phased approach.

Te Manawataki o Te Papa will occupy the area between Wharf St and Hamilton St in central Tauranga. It includes a library, museum, civic whare – of a venue for council and community meetings – an exhibition space and upgrading Baycourt Community and Arts Centre.

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Commission chair Anne Tolley says because of formal submissions and conversations with the community, she is “very comfortable” that the community had a “good understanding” that although the precinct was “a lot of money, it’s a major part of the CBD’s reboot”.

Ratepayers will be expected to pay about $152 million of the cost of Te Manawataki o te Papa; the other $150m is expected to come from asset recycling and grants.

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going back to England as planned, and he wanted to marry a woman but hadn’t asked her yet.

“That was my romantic proposal,” Neville laughs.

Lovely wedding

The pair have been married since May 19, 1962, and met each other in September 1959 while Glynnis was travelling to play in a pipe band.

Neville first asked Glynnis to dance after they were the last ones on the bench during a night out.

Glynnis laughs as she explains she made a few mistakes upon their first interaction. “I asked if he was a Scotsman, when he was really a Yorkshireman; I also assumed he was still in school when he was 20 years old working in Cambridge.

“He couldn’t have thought I was too bad though, as he ended up writing to me.”

Glynnis received a letter from Norris and laughed as she read that it was written in the early hours after the night they’d met.

The pair were married at the Methodist Church in Te Aroha. Glynnis says they were married in May as it was the quiet season at the Waitoa New Zealand Dairy Company, which is where Neville worked at the time. “It was a lovely wedding, a dry wedding I might add,” says Glynnis.

“We had about 80 guests.”

Nowadays, the couple live in Otūmoetai, have three children, Craig, 59, Debbie, 57, and David, 53, plus nine grandchildren, and eight greatgrandchildren. “We love them all, and we are so very proud of them,” says Glynnis “I was saying to Glynnis the other day: ‘look what we’ve started; this family is just growing and growing,” says Neville.

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Fast-forward a few years and the couple were planning on how Neville could ask Glynnis’ father for her hand in marriage.

Glynnis and her sister asked if their father could drop of them off at the picture theatre, it was then that Neville showed up to her parents’ house on his motorbike to ask the big question.

“They kept telling me they’d take me down to the theatre to meet them. I think after I said I was there to see them the penny dropped,” says Neville.

“It was Budget night so we listened to that for a while. Then I asked for her hand in marriage.

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Feed grassroots art With Budget 2022 feeding $51.4 million into the country’s arts, culture and heritage sector, some Tauranga artists hope the money will be shared with those at grassroots level and not solely be allocated to “higher arts”.

The Incubator is a grassroots organisation at Tauranga’s Historic Village and is “a device to grow culture” through art and people.

Director and founder Simone Anderson says that most support in the cultural sector is needed for grassroots arts, the developing of creative facilities and programmes and projects that support emerging artists and rangatahi. “[This is] Projects that raise Tauranga’s profile as a centre rich in creative and cultural diversity and identity.”

The Incubator’s director of support and project development, Marama Mateparae, says that the funding announced is “obviously a positive”.

“We love it when there’s money put aside in the Budget to support the arts and cultural sector...

it has a massive impact on the social fabric of NZ having a strong arts sector,” says Marama. owever, she says benefitting from funds is dependent on which channels the money goes through – whether it is the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Heritage, Creative NZ or the NZ Film Commission.

“Sometimes with those funding distribution agencies is certain sectors, which might be sort of like higher arts or fine arts, tend to see a bigger chunk of that money than grassroots organisations.

“I guess over the last lot of funding rounds with Creative NZ I know there was quite a lot that was distributed to Te Ao Maori and to that part of the sector, but it’s seeing it filter down so it still effects kaupapa Maori at grassroots levels as well.”

When asked what difference funding from Budget 2022 will make to Tauranga’s cultural sector specifically, Simone says: “[It] depends on whether there is a fair commitment to distribute the funding equitably to reach to the regions – and not just the main centres which historically benefit the most”.

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‘There’s nothing quite like it’ Crashing into bronze whaler sharks while out wing foiling doesn’t scare off Tauranga’s Mark Arundel from the enthralling sport.

Mark has been wing foiling for three years, having taken up the sport after 40 years of windsurfing and kiteboarding. Now, at age 65, he is more in love with the sport than ever and gets out on his wing

Mark Arundel is absolutely addicted to wing foiling, having tons of enthusiasm for the wind and water sport.

foil three to four times a week saying: “There’s nothing quite like it”.

Wing foiling combines the natural energy of wind and waves to propel riders across the water.

“We’ve got a wing in our hands that’s using the wind, and we’ve got a wing in the water that actually soars on the water and uses the energy of the waves and swells at the same time,” says Mark.

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replaced, Mark was keen to shift into a wind and water sport that would “avoid banging them around” and he found this in wing foiling.

“It’s just an incredibly smooth ride and it feels like flying”.

Speed bumps

Although a smooth ride, the water is not without its obstacles – namely the water’s wildlife.

“I’ve run into a decent-sized bronze whaler once,” says Mark. “I didn’t see it until I hit it… I got catapulted into the water and thought: ‘Oops there’s a big shark between me and the board’.”

Luckily, the shark seemed unharmed and took off just as quickly as Mark got up on his foil again!

Mark says the great thing about wing foiling is that you can foil in a range of wind speeds.

“We’re not limited – we can be foiling in winds from as little as 10 knots, about 20km/hr or less, right through to 40 knots and winds that approach 80km/hr.” Wing foiling takes riders far

and wide across the water as well, says Mark.

“We look like we’re going in circles in one place – but no, we can go places.”

Sea travellers

“I’ve foiled around Rabbit Island,” says Mark.

“So Tay Street, right down to Papamoa Domain and up to the main beach”,” says Mark, who advises to always let someone know your plans and take a cellphone or radio for emergencies.

Mark and his fellow local wing foilers plan to do a challenge foiling to Motiti Island and back.

“We’ll definitely plan boat support just in case someone breaks something because it’s too far to swim,” says Mark with a laugh.

Described as an “amazing way to be with nature and to feel a little bit of adrenaline”, Mark hopes to be wing foiling for another 20 years to come!

Check out local wing foiling action at: www.facebook.com/groups/331929115513333 Georgia Minkhorst

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Debate enthralls many By-election candidates Andrew Hollis, Cameron Luxton, Jan Tinetti and Sam Uffindell mid live-stream.

The livestream of the Tauranga candidates’ debate on Tuesday night was a resounding success with SunLive readers tuning in to hear the candidates’ positions on a series of topics.

Four candidates who represent parties that are in Government or who are current elected representatives of the community were invited to attend the live debate at Sun Media. The other eight candidates were sent the same questions and invited to send their answers back to SunLive.

Hundreds tuned in to hear what candidates thought of the big issues facing Tauranga, with readers replying by email. “Thank you for hosting the candidates’ debate this evening, it was very entertaining and informative,” says Neil Pollett.

“Giving us a chance to know who we are voting for more than ever before.”

MC Brenda Horan asked questions of the candidates that covered topics important to Tauranga voters, as prioritised by polling SunLive readers. These included questions on the cost of living, transport, housing, Three Waters, democracy, education and opportunity, community safety and crime, and Tauranga’s

economy and future.

National’s Sam Uffindell, Labour’s Jan Tinetti, New Nation’s Andrew Hollis, and ACT’s Cameron Luxton were live in the studio, and ONE Party’s Allan Cawood, Aotearoa Legalise Cannabis Party’s Christopher Coker, NZ Outdoors & Freedom Party’s Sue Grey, New Conservative’s Helen Houghton, and independent candidates Tony Corbett, Gordon Dickson, Yvette Lamare, and Peter Wakeman invited to reply by email.

One SunLive reader, who goes by the moniker ‘Morepork’ wrote: “Thanks to SunLive for making possible one of the best Candidates’ Debates I have ever seen, anywhere in the world. Four bright, intelligent, and informed people, behaving like grown-ups, with an atmosphere of goodwill and impeccably moderated. It was entertaining and informative. I piped it through HDMI from the laptop to the big screen, invited the neighbours over and we all watched it with interest. There was much food for discussion and thought and it has definitely moved me towards my final decision on who I will vote for.”

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Part of the Port of Tauranga 59th National Jazz Festival – this year’s series offers performances themed around International Jazz Greats.

At 6pm on June 22, Mandy Meadows and Chris Williamson will transport you to New York’s Carnegie Hall – where distinguished guitarist Joe Pass and Ella Fitzgerald first performed together – in their debut of ‘Ella & Joe’.

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‘The songs of Eva Cassidy’ will flow through Caitriona Fallon’s spine-tingling voice on June 23 at 6pm. Playing ‘Wayfaring Stranger’, ‘Danny Boy’ and ‘Over the Rainbow’, there will be pin-drop moments with voice and piano, guitar solos to fullband, foot-tapping energy.

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The Tauranga Big Band returns to present their new show ‘Black & Gold’ of Big Band classics the same night from 8pm.

If you love Miles Davis and Chet Baker you’ll enjoy international artist Geoff Culverwell, NZ jazz base icon Paul Dyne, Des Mallon and Duncan Haines from 6pm on June 23.

That night at 8pm the amazing Rodger Fox Big Band with the delightful Ms Erna Ferry and very talented Mr Eugene Wolfin present ‘Frank meets Peggy’ – celebrating songs of The Great American Songbook through

Mandy Meadows will captivate you with her performance in ‘Ella & Joe’, which she brings to Baycourt on June 22 in a duo with Chris Williamson.

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‘Status quo must go’ says One Party candidate Tauranga by-election candidate – ONE Party co-leader – Allan Cawood says that the “status quo must go” and “the left and right are two wings of the same bird”.

The permanent Tauranga resident says if elected as the city’s MP, he will offer an effective opposition to this government.

Allan is one of 12 candidates running in the Tauranga by-election, to take place on June 18. Fellow candidates are: 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, ACT New Zealand’s Cameron Luxton, Labour Party’s Jan Tinetti, National Party’s Sam Uffindell and independent

Peter Wakeman. Allan says he’s not afraid to speak out against injustice, wrong-doing and illconsidered decisions.

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“I challenge entrenched narratives and I am able to think for myself. I will be working hard for the people of Tauranga.”

“My view is that I am is here to serve the community, not myself and to remember those who voted me in.”

Allan is acutely concerned about the cost-of-living crisis, which is worsening and affecting everybody in Tauranga.

“ONE Party will immediately provide some relief by removing GST on both food and fuel.

“This government has also allowed our national debt to reach unprecedented levels – a debt which our children will inherit.”

Allan and the ONE Party support local

manufacturing from natural resources, thus increasing employment opportunities and boosting the local economy.

He also thinks Tauranga infrastructure is inadequate, “particularly the roading”.

“Time and fuel is wasted as commuters sit bumper-tobumper on congested roads.

“I will be the voice advocating for special funding to address our much-needed infrastructure requirements.”

Read this story in full at: www. sunlive.co.nz

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This includes a ‘cost of living’ package, which will help ease the pressure for people here in Waiariki.

Right now, the fundamentals of our economy are strong. Our strong health response protected our economy through Covid-19, and we’ve pulled through better than almost anywhere else in the world.

But we know that, despite these positive indicators, things are tough right now for many families, as global inflation affects prices here at home.

That’s why in this year’s Budget, we’ve included a comprehensive ‘cost of living’ package. This includes a new temporary payment to help Kiwis earning up to $70,000 a year with higher food and power bills. It also includes an extension

to our fuel tax cut, reduced road user charges and half-price public transport for further two months; and we’re permanently halving public transport fares for people on low incomes.

Alongside these measures, we’re taking action on supermarkets to make sure Kiwis are paying a fair price at the checkout.

It is important we do what we can to take the hard edges off the global factors affecting us here in New Zealand, and these practical measures will help families here in Waiariki and across the country.

Of course, as we do this, we’ll continue to carefully manage the books – and our careful fiscal management means we return to surplus quicker than National did after the global financial crisis.

There’s a lot more in the Budget that will benefit people here in Waiariki. I’d encourage you to check out the Budget at: www. labour.org.nz/budget202

Vote Tauranga, please vote!

Early voting in the Tauranga By-election starts next Saturday, June 4 – and it’s important people get out and vote.

Following Simon Bridges’ retirement after almost 14 years of dedicated service, Tauranga gets to choose who will best represent them in Parliament going forward.

Simon has decided to spend more time with his young family. He can be proud of his work for Tauranga and New Zealand. I wish Natalie and Simon well.

New Zealand faces big challenges, many people tell me they feel the country is going backwards. Life for hardworking people in Rotorua and Te Puke is getting harder – certainly harder than they were promised at the last election.

I’ve spent time on the campaign trail in Tauranga during the previous weeks, meeting voters with National Party Candidate Sam Uffindell.

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worried too. Crime is up. Gang memberships has doubled during the past four years – they now outnumber local police by two to one. Ram-raids, intimidation and troublemakers at bus stops – people no longer feel safe in their homes or in the streets.

There is a cost of living crisis – too many families now face tough choices over paying bills or feeding the kids. People are trapped in their cars because of local road congestion and they’re worried about Labour’s Three Waters asset grab and co-governance – National opposes these policies.

By-elections are important – it’s important that Tauranga people have their say. It’s important that you get out and vote.

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Re: ‘Council eyes diverse future’, page 4, (The Weekend Sun, May 13).

I was gobsmacked to read that Western Bay of Plenty District Council CEO John Holyoake wants to gerrymander the local elections in the interests of what he calls diversity.

He claims the same should apply to staffing.

If you start appointing people other than on merit, then things are not going to work out as well as appointing the best person for the job – regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, culture, disability or sexual orientation etc.

Do that and you do not need a diversity department.

He then hit a new low, disparaging what he claimed as “the privileges around being wealthy and white”. Remarks that stoop to racism and attacks on the successful should not be part of a council CEO’s vocabulary.

It seems he needs reminding of the words of Martin Luther King Jr: “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character”. Mr Holyoake's dream looks more like a Western BOP nightmare.

Richard Prince, Welcome Bay. Editor’s note: The Weekend Sun last week asked Western Bay of Plenty District Council CEO John Holyoake and Western Bay of Plenty Mayor Garry Webber to reply to letters on this topic. They declined.

When Māori Party president Che Wilson claimed Tauranga was mentioned as a “hotspot” of white supremacy in a Department of Internal Affairs report, I noticed.

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As a husband and father of “women of colour”, I was concerned. It turned out I needn’t be. Che’s claim was untrue… as he later withdrew the allegation.

There was no mention of Tauranga in the report. It turned out to be a made-up claim to justify why the Māori Party wasn’t standing a candidate in the Tauranga by-election. But if you do a little digging, you may find there are other reasons why they aren’t standing, and they have nothing to do with racism.

Suppose the only reason the Māori Party didn’t stand a candidate in Tauranga was because it is too racist. In that case, they must feel the same way about Rotorua and the East Coast, too, because they didn’t stand candidates in those general seats in 2020. In fact, they didn’t stand a single candidate in a general electorate in New Zealand at the last election!

By-elections are expensive; how are their finances? Pretty poor, it turns out. They only received $13,000 in donations last year from across the country. That’s less

than half the New Conservatives received and about 10 per cent of what New Zealand First received; neither are in Parliament.

What are their chances of being elected? They received 155 votes in the Tauranga electorate in 2020, so not great. If it is a question of city-wide racism, then why have Winston Peters and Simon Bridges held the Tauranga seat for 35 out of the last 38 years?

Instead of being honest and citing their position of not standing in general electorates, poor finances, and poor electoral performance, they stereotyped an entire city. In doing so, they became exactly the thing they are supposed to be railing against – prejudiced.

Is there racism in Tauranga?

Unfortunately, yes, there is; my family has experienced it and not just from European people either.

Fortunately, it has been rare during the past 18 years compared to the love and acceptance my family feel from the people of this beautiful city and at my own marae. We love living here and we love locals. To single out Tauranga compared to other cities that equally struggle with racism was a deeply offensive, politically cynical, and prejudiced move by the Māori Party. They owe Tauranga an apology or risk being compared to others who stereotype for political gain.

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In two weeks Shavuot/Pentecost, we celebrate God’s generosity of His provisions and giving us the Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit), 10 days after Yeshua returned to Heaven. Wowallelujah!

He is with us always and empowers us to do what Yeshua did and more – if you let Him. Is it just for Jews? No, as YHWH intended we share this time of joy with all nations and people.

Join us on June 4 (Shabbat) and Sunday, June 5 for God’s fourth of seven ‘Appointed Annual Times’ of rememberance and celebration.

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Jocelyn Jacobs is setting up shop for a Tauranga women’s shed on Monday evenings at The Historic Village.

Tauranga Men’s Shed members are breaking their foundational rule.

Women have been allowed inside to have a shed of their own – at least on Monday evenings.

The new women’s shed, operating out of the men’s shed in The Historic Village, is the latest addition to DIY Sheds Aotearoa Trust, founded by Jocelyn Jacobs.

‘A Women’s Shed’

Jocelyn says the trust is a national body that is focused on Rotorua and Tauranga. “It’s not the trust’s intention to run these sheds, just assist in their set-up and be driven by local people,” says Jocelyn.

“I moved to Tauranga nearly three years ago and was at the Tauranga Men’s Shed trying to get a tool fixed.

“David Harper, who was running

the shed, said Tauranga desperately needed a shed for women, as women were always asking to join their shed.

“He said to me it was in their best interest to help. They gave us a copy of their health and safety management plan, which got us across the line with our three-year lease agreement for the Rotorua shed.

“I was actively looking for a building for Tauranga until two months ago, when I dropped in at the men’s shed and met the new chairman, Paul Christensen, who said that women were always asking for a space of their own, and when it could be available.

Men’s shed members, not used to the idea of women utilising their space, have been supportive of Jocelyn’s project.

“Paul told me that the men’s shed wants us to succeed. They

gave us Monday nights to utilise all their tools, equipment and some of their wood.”

Interest in DIY

Jocelyn says the community reception to the shed has also been wonderful – from iwi leaders, council workers, community groups and churches.

“Research and the Covid-19 pandemic has proven that there is a need for community sheds that are inclusive and unique to the communities and the people that run them.”

Jocelyn adds that her shed, although initially set up for women, also takes men and people of all ages above 15. “We’re still in the early stages of setting up. Our biggest need at the moment is for experienced volunteers who can supervise and teach the use of the

tools and equipment, it doesn’t matter if they’re a woman or a man. “[The] Biggest needed is people who want to be part of the organising committee, along with shed supervisors.

“The interest has been slow and steady and I have no doubt in my mind that the DIY shed Tauranga is going to be hugely succesful.”

For more information or to register interest in the Tauranga women’s shed, head to the DIY Shed Aotearoa Facebook page, or contact Jocelyn on: 021 065 8329.

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Have a say on Building Code changes Consultation on proposed changes to the Building Code to ensure new buildings better protect the safety of New Zealanders opened this month, with submitters having until July 1 to have their say.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment opened the consultation on proposed changes to the Building Code’s acceptable solutions and verification methods – which cover plumbing and drainage, protection from fire, and structural stability of hollowcore floors – on May 2.

Final decisions on changes will be made later this year.

Manager building performance and engineering Dave Gittings as New Zealand’s central building regulator, MBIE consults on updates to the Building Code “to ensure we are keeping pace with innovation, current construction methods and the needs of our modern society”.

“We update the Building Code every year to support NZ to deliver safe, healthy and durable buildings. This

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Proposed changes for plumbing and drainage look to limit the allowable lead content in certain plumbing products, reduce risk of hot water scalding injuries, and protect potable water supplies.

Dave says maximum hot water delivery temperatures in NZ are higher than in other countries “which leads to an increased risk of tap water scalds”.

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Council to invest big in community facilities at Blake Park and help to fund a temporary cricket pavilion for community cricket.

The Merivale Community Centre gets an extra $3.9m – including $2m external funding – to enable its completion, and $100,000 yearly to a community centre operational budget. Commissioners also committed funds to a feasibility study to explore options for LED installations that would light up the

The Bay Oval hosted some ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 matches back in March.

A range of community facilities and projects will receive funding from Tauranga City Council to build capacity and capability after the Commissioners decided to direct funds in the 2022/2023 Annual Plan deliberations meeting on Tuesday.

The top projects to receive funding include the Bay Oval, citywide active reserves, Merivale Community Centre, a feasibility study in ‘Lighting the City’, a sculpture trust, and Mount Manganui toilet facilities.

Commissioners agreed to fully fund the shortfall for the Stage 2 Pavilion – an additional $1,934,240 grant in 2022/2023

– and signal support towards one-third funding ($2m) of the proposed indoor training centre.

A total of $7.9m will go towards active reserve improvement projects, including investment into football facilities in the city; improvements to turf, floodlights and drainage across a number of reserves; and more mowing and landscaping

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Total cost for permanent lighting is estimated at $750,000.

Plus, $136,000 is earmarked for public art, and establishment of a sculpture trust. TCC is working with the Park to Park Trust to establish a public sculpture trail connecting Kulim and Fergusson Parks.

Lastly, $500,000 will be used somewhere in Mount North for public toilets.

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Webster’s Tea’s Mark Webster.

It all started with the desire to improve New Zealand’s tea break – gone are the days of cheap, dusty teabags.

When you take a tea break, you deserve the best, and Webster’s Tea provides delicious, sustainable, fresh tea for you to indulge in.

“People are wanting more from their tea, and we’ve brought the emphasis back to quality and taste,” says Webster’s Tea’s Mark Webster.

Whether you’re a fan of green, black, herbal or rooibos, Webster’s Tea has something for everyone. And with their recent move to Clark Rd in Te Puna, it’s now more convenient than ever to enjoy a good quality cuppa.

The tea company moved and opened their doors in February this year after outgrowing their old space.

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the idea of improving people’s tea break,” says Mark.

But they carry more than just tea – they’ve got a range of essential accessories as well, from tea pots to complimentary chocolates, books to tea cups and more.

And, if you purchase a bulk bag of tea, the team at Webster’s Tea will throw in a stylish storage tin for free.

Their curated collection caters to all tea-lovers, but Mark says their Earl Grey is their best-seller.

“It’s almost dessert-like, it’s a real favourite.”

But, if you’re looking for something to spice up your winter, Mark recommends being bold and trying their turmeric blend.

Their store on Clark Rd is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am-3pm, but if you can’t make it down in person, they also sell their terrific teas online.

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Joyce, and her 102 years of life Not many people get to enjoy a parent’s 102nd birthday, but Bellevue resident Raewyn Scrivener got to do just that recently.

Mum Thelma Joyce Cooke (nee Fausett) – a granddaughter of some of New Zealand’s first Irish settlers in 1865 – turned 102 on April 26 at her residence in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland.

‘Joyce’ for short, an ex-Mount Maunganui resident, grew up in Ararimu and is of Irish and Danish descent. “She’s the granddaughter of John and Sarah Fausett from Northern Ireland, Enniskillen,” says Raewyn.

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Joyce went to school on a horse named ‘Queenie’. She played piano, mandolin, and violin. She was a

seamstress sewing uniforms for the war effort. Then she met and married the late Ray Cooke from Papakura.

“He was a soldier, champion cyclist, boxer trainer cabinetmaker, and hand-craft fret worker. He worked for Sunny Wall at the Mount furniture shop through the 1950s,” says Raewyn.

The couple had two children – Garry and Raewyn – and today Joyce has numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Garry and Raewyn grew up at the Mount – when the stretch from Mauao to Papamoa was pines dotted with houses – after the family moved there in 1950.

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Joyce, on her engagement to Ray Cooke in 1938.

Joyce became superintendent of St John’s nursing cadets, and drove an ambulance from 1954-1962.

A voluntary effort, her name is on the wall of Papamoa’s ambulance station. “She played tennis and badminton, made all clothes for our family – and made ice cream and chocolate. She also had a great garden at our house on Campbell Rd, with lots of veggies, fruit trees, and chooks for eggs,” says Raewyn.

“She was also well-known for doing home hair perms, especially in Matapihi. She’d go to people’s homes with her equipment.”

Raewyn says Joyce, who lives in Peacehaven Rest

Thelma Joyce Cooke enjoys her surprise 102 birthday party, with daughter Raewyn Scrivener, Pacific Elvis impersonator Johnny Angel, and world-renowned Country music fiddler Marian Burns.

Home in Auckland, still crochets blankets for the Romanian orphans. “She also still knits, play cards and Scrabble. She’s won seven medals in numerous events, including singing, in the home.”

Raewyn put on a surprise party with the Pacific Elvis (Johnny Angel) impersonator and worldrenowned Country music fiddler Marian Burns for Joyce’s 102nd birthday back in April.

This year a book has been published on Joyce’s family titled ‘The Fausetts, Svendsen, Hyland, and Cooke’ by Toni Anne. Copies can be purchased from Raewyn on: 021 207 1769.

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Opening

up about dementia

Demented, mad, away with the fairies... I’ve heard it all in my 30 years supporting people with dementia. We’ve come a long way in that time, but not far enough.

each day, continuing meaningful activities, and feeling secure and safe help. This column will open up conversations about dementia

My life’s passion is to see improved awareness, support and understanding for people living with dementia. Right now, 70,000 New Zealanders live with dementia. This will double during the next 20 years. The World Health It’s time to open up to dementia conversations.

Organisation has made dementia a health priority of the decade. what to say. Their family or Dementia affects the most complex whanau don’t know where to organ in the body and can be go for support or how to help. challenging. Being diagnosed For some, the diagnosis is with dementia is life-changing – simply too confronting. both for the person themselves We need to do better. We and their family or whanau. People with dementia need to acknowledge a dementia diagnosis then all too frequently go unheard and gradually their support the person to live their best life. As a world shrinks as they withdraw from society. Too community, we need to see the person – not the often friends stop visiting because they don’t know diagnosis. Social connection, having purpose to

Creating age-friendly urban places The Office for Seniors has released a new guide that will help inform the best urban design practices to benefit older people. The ‘Age-friendly urban places guide’ is a technical resource targeted at local and central government urban planning practice to help

improve outcomes for older people, through the design of public places, land use, spatial planning and design.

Office for Seniors director Diane Turner says making a community age-friendly doesn’t just benefit older people – it benefits everyone.

“It means that as people age, they can continue to live the lives they want and stay connected to the people and things that matter to them,” says Diane. View the guide at: www.officeforseniors.govt. nz/our-work/age-friendlycommunities/age-friendly/

and support better understanding.

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

Farewelling Music Month with more music And just like that New Zealand Music Month comes to an end. Not that you’d notice…

CROWN & BADGER Fri 27th Wheelhouse 9pm Sat 28th Sugafix 9pm JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) Sat 28th Avita & Simone 7.30–10.30pm Sun 29th Blaze 3-6pm Wed 1st Open Mic Night 7–9.30pm THE JAM FACTORY Fri 27th Local Loudness 7–9.30pm $5 Sun 29th Tauranga Opera Forum 3–5.30pm $20

Sat 28 Ventura 7–10.30pm Sun 29th Ray Solomon 4.30–7.30pm THE PHOENIX Sun 29th Tim Armstrong 3-6pm THE RISING TIDE Fri 27th Matty Buxton 6.30pm Sat 28th No Code 7pm Sun 29th Je Marco 2.30pm VOODOO LOUNGE Fri 27th Ed Rizzi 6pm Euphoria Latina Party 9pm Sat 28th Satchmo 6pm LATITUDE 37 Kita Mean and DJ Ashtre Fri 27th Jason 8pm 9pm $15 Sat 28th James Hoskins 8pm Sun 29th Asher McMahon Sun 29th Annie G 4–7pm 6pm DJ Ashtre : 9pm MT RSA Fri 27th Toucan 7 –10.30pm Every Wednesday Jam Night th

Perhaps I have become cynical but the whole ‘music biz’ seems such a mess these days it’s hard to know what will help.

But – hey – it’s a clear frosty morning and I’m not going to get hung up today on the fact that the most common thing I hear from musicians is they see no future in recording since there is no way anymore to recoup the cost.

It’s a sad fact that a business model where nothing is coming in is not really sustainable. I hear of bands playing live so they can save money to record songs that they will then essentially give away.

You can’t do that forever...

I fear we are about to return to a similar wilderness as the seventies and eighties, where most Kiwi bands lacked access to recording and thus most music was lost to the mists of history.

At least live music has returned. I’ve got two gigs from next week, then we’ll check out a couple more shows from Matariki’s Jazz Festival. Next week? Both these shows are happening Friday, June 3; each very different so they don’t really clash...

Somewhere, at a secret location, Georgia Lines is playing a solo show in support of her latest single ‘Leave Behind’. It’s a laid-back slice of delicate electro-pop for which you can see two versions on YouTube, the official video and a live performance from Parachute Studio which is rather lovely.

Georgia played at the Auckland War Memorial Museum last week and is off to Dunedin and Christchurch next week before returning here where her Tauranga show will be a chance to hear

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And, as I promised, let’s move forward to Matariki weekend or just before it in fact, since the Port of Tauranga 59th National Jazz Festival is taking an early bow with a Baycourt concert on Monday, June 20, which I reckon will be one of the unheralded gems of the festival.

It features the assembled judges from the National Youth Jazz Competition, and since they’re judges you can rest assured that they’re about as good as you get. It’s a mouth-watering line-up, featuring Rodger Fox on trombone, saxes from Eilish Wilson and Dave Wilson, and Ben Wilcock on keys. They’ll be joined by the legendary ‘Cairo’ rhythm section of Max Stowers (bass) and Mickey Ututaonga (drums). At $25 tickets are a steal.

The other show I’d like to mention is ‘Love Miles ‘n’ Chet’ on the Friday, June 24, a show celebrating the music of two of the world’s greatest trumpet players. As a Chet Baker lover this is going to be the bee’s knees, especially since the trumpeter is Wellington’s Geoff Culverwell, who is a superb player.

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Selling toys and raising spirits After being burgled earlier in the year, the Otūmoetai Toy Library is proving they can’t be knocked down.

The group is hosting a fundraiser at the St John Anglican Church this Saturday, May 28, from 2pm-4pm, which will have a wide range of quality toys on sale.

People are advised to bring cash, along with a bag to carry the toys they are purchasing.

Otūmoetai Toy Library manager Merina Foster is not only hoping to raise money for the next wave of toys, but she also hopes to raise morale following a tough period with a burglary and two years without the Merina Foster is gearing up to hold a fundraiser for the Otūmoetai Toy Library, the first capability to fundraise. since the Covid-19 outbreak began. Photo: John Borren.

“The toy library hasn’t been able “All of the money from this fundraiser will The Otūmoetai Toy Library relies on to hold an in-person fundraiser for go directly back into funding the library. fundraisers like this, along with some more than two years since the Covid-19 “It’s going to be great to be able to get grants to keep its doors open to those pandemic began. out there and meet people, and see what who wish to utilise the facility.

“It’s great to be able to hold it again, toys kids gravitate to.”

“We used to do sausage sizzles at Mitre we want to show people we haven’t been The Otūmoetai Toy Library has more 10 and Bunnings, but at the moment knocked down.” than 550 toys that hirers can choose from. they have said they aren’t able to do them Merina says that kids aged from six The fundraiser is at St Johns Anglican until we are in the ‘green light’ setting.” months old to 10 years old will be able Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otūomoetai, Merina says that selling toys at the to find something for themselves at the on Saturday, May 28 from 2pm-4pm. church is the perfect type of event to have toy sale.

Merina says people the fundraiser is a clean-out, and prepare for new toys to be “There’s games, puzzles, ride-ons, included in their collection. “We also hope cash-only, and buyers need a bag to carry building blocks, books; really something to do some renovating soon,” says Merina. toy purchases.

Taylor Rice for all types of kids.”

Bay’s Nepalese community mark momentous climb Bay of Plenty’s Nepalese community is gearing up to celebrate the relationship between Nepal and New Zealand – and they’re inviting Kiwis to join them this Sunday, May 29.

WHAT’S ON

International Everest Day is an initiative to commemorate the anniversary of the ascent of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953, by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.

“We want to pay respect to these two legends,” says Non-Resident Nepali Association vice president Bhakta Siwahang. “They succeeded in climbing the highest mountain and making a

relationship between our countries, so it’s our duty to acknowledge that.”

The Nepalese people have a longstanding relationship with NZ thanks to Sir Ed. This year, the anniversary of the record-setting climb 69 years ago is being commemorated with an event this Sunday, May 29, from 4pm at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre.

“We’ve invited local dignitaries. There will be short speeches, performances and then attendees will enjoy a typical Nepalese meal,” says Bhakta.

“Our food is similar to Indian cuisine, so we’ll be cooking daal, curry, lamb and chicken curry with pickles.”

He estimates around 600 Nepalese

people live in the Bay of Plenty. “We try to hold onto our culture, but I can see a lot is getting lost,” says Bhakta.

“I have been here for 20 years and still speak Nepalese as well as my own ethnic language, Rai, which is one of the native languages spoken in east Nepal.

“My three boys were born here in NZ and just speak English. We want to show the next generation our culture.”

The International Everest Day celebration at Papamoa is expected to attract more than 200 people, making it one of the larger gatherings in the country. The main event is being attended

by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at Debbie Griffiths Parliament on May 31.

AROUND THE WORLD: ALTITUDE THE MOUNT SHOWCASE

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L O U N G E R L T O K E N

E M R M E M Y M E M E M E

Friday 27 May 2022

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Saturday 28 May A Course In Miracles

Study this life transforming course for free in your home. Full support given.

Txt/Ph 0210 274 2502

Art in the Park

Original art for sale.

Weather permitting. 9am4pm. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Tauranga Society of Artists

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am, Wesley Methodist Church, 100 3rd Ave, Tauranga. All welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6754

Association Croquet

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

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

Baycourt

Around The World: Altitude The Mount Showcase presented by Altitude Pole The Mount. 7pm at X Space (dance). Tickets available from Tickettek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK

Beautiful Words EP Release

Live.Dance Live.Music with Celeste Music & Dance. Beautiful Words @ Arataki Community Centre 6.30 pm. Pizza/drinks for sale. Sunrise movie! Koha donation.

Beth-El Messianic Family

Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), his disciples and early believers. All welcome Otumoetai Primary 10am or FaceBook Live 11am.

Joel 021 768 043 info@bethel.org.nz

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

Cousineau Solo Exhibition

The Incubator Gallery (Historic Village, Tauranga) welcomes Christine Cousineau. Works inspired by Japanese aesthetics, exploring the visual dialogue between two mediums; clay and oil painting. 10am-2pm (last day!). info@theincubator.co.nz

Door To Ascension Workshop

4 June - Spiritual seekers, beginner or experienced. Timeless wisdom and meditations shared. Accelerate your spiritual evolution to assist you on the pathway to enlightenment. www. aikamaikoham.com

Greerton Hall Market

8am-12pm Last Saturday of each month. Stalls inside/ outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments at kitchen.

Ph/txt for site. Tricia 07 543 1487/ 027 908 2952, www facebook.com/ greertonhallmarket

Indoor Bowls

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

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Rd 12.45-3pm

Katikati Toy Library

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

Katikati Tramping Club

An easy walk around the Kaituna Wetlands. Ph Ian 07 572 2987

Legacy Silent Auction Fundraiser

The People’s Gallery (Historic Village, Tauranga) presents Legacy. A vast range of donated works will be on display. All proceeds go towards future Incubator exhibitions/events. 7th-28th May, 10am-3pm (weekdays),10am-2pm (Saturday). info@theincubator.co.nz

Mount Music Club

Country music, every 2nd Saturday of the month, 1-4pm. Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, Mt, Maunganui.

Good band. Ph Dick 027 493 8458

Omanu Petanque

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

Chris 022 639 3489

Omokoroa Market

Settlers Hall 9am-12pm. Local community market with loads of crafts, plants and smiles. Come and see us this Saturday. Info: omokoroamarket@ gmail.com

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

Petanque Tauranga BOP Association

Club days Sat, Tues & Thurs. Tawa Street, Mt Maunganui. French game played with iwi flair, boules available.

Ph Ray 027 7563565 for playing times

Quality Toy Sale

All welcome. Ph Petro 021 751 665

Tauranga Civic Choir Concert

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

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

Tauranga Fuchsia Group

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

Tauranga Scottish Society Sequence

Dance 7-10pm at Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Avenue. $7, includes supper raffle. arm welcome.

Ph 07 218 1318

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

Watercolour Pencil Portraiture

Tutor: Helen English. 10am-4pm at The Artery. $120, all materials supplied.

Open to all levels of experience. Book here: www.theincubator.co.nz/the-artery

Zentangle Pottery Exhibition

The Pot House Gallery (Historic Village, Tauranga) presents awardwinning Whakamarama-based artist Anett ilz first solo exhibition. Ceramic works inspired by nature, ancient, and zentangle patterns. 10am-2pm (last day!). info@theincubator.co.nz

Sunday 29 May

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

2pm at St Johns Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Road, Otumoetai. Fundraising for the Otumoetai Toy Library.

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

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, roo field

Play an instrument? Love to sing?

Come along, join in! 1st/3rd Sunday monthly. Arataki Community Centre.

4.30-5.30pm, $15. To book: 0274 751 023 / rahimc@email.com

9am Sat &Wed free Taiji and Qigong group. Kulim park on beach by big rock.

4th Sunday of the month. Good band.

Sports Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve,

St Stephen’s Jigsaw Library

Taijiquan and Qigong

Music Group Sunday Sessions

Papamoa Country Music Club

Parton Rd, Papamoa. 1-4.30pm.

Ph Dick 027 493 8458

Maketu Market

Food, fun, arts, crafts, and bric-abrac. Bring your friends and make a morning of it. 7am-1pm. Vendor info: mauzie54@gmail.com or Ph 021 267 1685

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 Lions Club Market

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

Wayne 027 974 5699

Quakers Tauranga

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

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

St Enochs Presbyterian Church

9.30am 134 Sixteenth Avenue, Tauranga. Everyone welcome. God honouring, Christ following, Holy Spirit led Ph 578 3040

Tauranga Opera Forum

Live concert at 3pm. Tickets $20 from Incubator https://www.eventspronto. co.nz/tgaoperaforum at The Jam Factory. Info: Ph 027 284 9738

Te Puke Country Music

Fundraiser 4-7pm at Te Puke Citizens RSA. Top singers. Everyone welcome.

Ph 573 9360

Art and Craft Fair

5 June 10am-3.30pm at Waihi Beach Community Centre. 80+ stalls, all indoors. Entry $4 or children under 15 free. Bring cash.

Monday 30 May

Active Senior Exercise Classes

Mon & Thurs. Strength and balance exercise to music. Have fun getting fit. ntermediate level .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 13th Ave, Tauranga. All Welcome, Ph 0800 229 6757

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

Free First Dance Class

Celeste Dance teaches @ Arataki Community Centre every Monday during the term. Starts at 3.30pm. Pop in for a first class free dancer.amanda gmail.com 0210 841 0697 for info

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. h 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

Rangatahi Kai Club

4-5.30pm at Welcome Bay Community Centre, 242 Welcome Bay Rd. Cooking, life skills and developing leadership

Rock N Roll

Every Monday 7.30 pm at Mount Maunganui Community Hall. 345 Maunganui Road. Non members $5.

Supper provided

Tauranga City Brass Band

Weekly rehearsals 7-9pm 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

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

The Weekend Sun

Friday 27 May 2022

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THE WEEKEND SUN Tauranga Vision Friendship Club

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

Bryan 027 813 5426

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 07 575 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 31 May 500 Cards

Join us for a game of 500.

Fun and friendly group.

Tues & Thurs 12noon-4pm at Mount Community Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. Ph Margaret 027 658 6848

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

Bayfair Petanque Club

A new sport, try Boules at Bayfair.

Tues/Thurs 12.45pm at Russley Drive. Easy to learn, social & fun.

Turn up or Ph Alf 021 175 9282

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

Green Drinks Katikati

5pm, The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Interested in sustainability and all things green?

Mingle with other environmentallyminded people. Free event

Inachord Women Singers

Join us for singing and fun. 7pm Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd. Musical Director Andrew Braid. Pippa 0274 730 185, Julie 0210 252 6805

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

Katikati Catholic Church Hall, 89

Beach Rd. 10.15-11.15am strength & balance classes for older adults.

11.30-12noon seated fitness exercises Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617

Mount Morning Badminton

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

Mount Runners and Walkers

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

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

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

Active Seniors Exercise Classes

Strength and balance exercises to music. Have fun getting fit.

Intermediate level at 9.30am Matua Hall, Levers Rd. Ph Diana 021 047 6155

Adults Ballet Plus

Lots dance styles covered 12.30pm St Peter’s Church Beach Rd Katikati “Dance like no one’s watching”. Ph Gaye 577 1753 or 027 274 8753

Palmer Place,Te Puke. 1-4pm New players welcome. Cost $3, afternoon tea provided.

Ph Doreen 576 8867 / 021 254 5569

Church, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga. All Welcome, Ph 0800 229 6757

Thursday 2 June

10am-12pm at Welcome Bay Community Centre, 242 Welcome Bay Rd. Chat and have a smell of happiness in a cup of coffee.

Feeling lonely? Come along make new connections

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

Cards

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

Ph Gavin 027 643 6222

Club Mt Indoor Bowls

Free ESOL conversation classes, Holy Trinity Church, 251 Devonport Rd. 9.3011.30am. Every Monday except school holidays

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at 10amThe Lakes - Lakeview Bus stop Ph Renee 07 576 6699 Cribbage 12.30 for 1pm start at RSA Greerton. Friendly club.

New members very welcome.

Ph Jill 021 160 6143 Every Wednesday at Kawaka St. Names in by 6.45pm for 7pm start.

Val 027 302 8149

Diabetes NZ Support Group

Mount Maunganui Diabetes Support Group. 10am at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui. Guest Speaker from Heart Foundation.

Info: 07 571 3422

Fernland Spa Gentle Exercise

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

ESOL

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

Mt Maunganui Creative Fibre

Every Thursday 9am-1pm. Spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, crochet & dyeing. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Dee St, Mt. Manganui.

Ph Joy 022 354 2835

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

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

Tauranga Film Society

Meeting 6.30 pm at Surfbreaker Room, Gordon Spratt Reserve. Speaker: Bradley Hook discusses personal resilience

Learn about the benefits of ferments and how to make sauerkraut. At the Katikati Community Centre, 31/05/22, 7-8.30pm, $35pp. Email Jizzy growonkatikati@gmail.com

Rotorua Redwood Forest: Around the Yellow and Purple track circuits.

Grade Easy/Mod S/C. VaxPass. Kevin 0210 200 6306

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

10am-11am. The Arts Junction 36 Main Rd, Katikati. Free event. All welcome. Discover what Katikati has to offer you from invited guest organisations

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

8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12.453pm

Sauerkraut Making Workshop

Sequence Dancing

Social Dancing

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

TaiChi Internal Arts

Beginner Classes. Tues & Thurs 9.30am at Te Puke Memorial Hall.

Wednesdays 9.30am at St Georges Church Hall, Gate Pa. Thurs 9.30am at Te Puna Memorial Hall. $6.

David 027 222 2824

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

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 1 June 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

Indoor Bowls Gate Pa

Kaimai Ramblers Tramping Group

Kati Chat

Katikati Bowling Club 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

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Waiorangamai to Stope. Grade moderate. Garth 027 264 8615

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

Tauranga RSA Quiz Night

7pm start. 1237 Cameron Road.

Teams of up to 8. $3 p/person. Bar/ snack food available. Ph 578 9654

Tauranga RSA Housie

12.30pm start. 1237 Cameron Rd. Come and enjoy a friendly game of Housie. Bar snacks & coffee available.

Ph 578 9654

Tauranga South Garden Club

Meeting 1st Wednesday of the month. 1pm at Greerton Bible Church, 56 Chadwick Rd. Visitors welcome. Carmen 027 378 2248

Te Puke Bolivia

Te Puke Senior Citizens Club. 8

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

Do you love to sing? Meet 7pm at Wesley Hall 100, 13th Avenue. New singers welcome, age no barrier, Ph Bernice 576 4848, Facebook Keynotes Inc.

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus

Greerton Community Hall. Club night 7pm.

Champion pairs playoff.

Kevin 543 4044

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

1-3pm Greerton Seniors Citizens Hall, 33 Maitland St, Greerton. Open to all. Free books, free refreshments, join games: Scrabble, Quiddler.

Take home books, magazines, jig-saw puzzles. Call a librarian 543 0355

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

Katikati Bowling Club

Showing “Smiles of a Summer Night” (Sweden 1955) at 6.30pm Rialto Cinema.

3-film sampler membership $30. Join any time: full season membership $90. See: www.nzfilmsociety.org.nz.

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Free Library

Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Visit from Bethlehem Indoor Bowling Club. 7pm start.

Ph Keith 577 1116

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

Meet at 9am at Kulim Park.

Ph Danny 576 6480

Coffee & Connect

U3A Beachside

Friday 3 June

Open meeting 10am, Wesley Methodist

Pickleball

Royal Aeronautical Society BOP

Our evening meeting will be held at Classic Flyers meeting room commencing at 6pm. Wally Gee will talk about the EE Canberra bomber

Satsang & Healing Evening

Spend 2 hours 7pm-9pm on 3 June with a Himalayan Yogi. A fresh approach to timeless wisdoms and applying them to our modern day life. www.aikamaikoham.com

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

trades & services

P. (07) 578 4110

995 Cameron Road, Gate Pa, Tauranga

www.theupholsteryshoppe.co.nz

Your property serviced with quality IMC Plumbing is excited to bring more than three decades of experience to Tauranga residents for their plumbing and gas fitting needs.

“We are problem-solvers, and we have a wealth of knowledge as we have been in the business for about 31 years,” says IMC Plumbing’s Ian McDermond, who has been a dedicated member of Master Plumbers since 1992 and was also a previous president of the organisation.

“We take care of people’s property,

Ian McDermond brings years of knowledge to your plumbing and gas fitting needs.

clean up after ourselves and offer a great service.” Ian says winter servicing and maintenance is a “must” for gas heating products to keep your home nice and cosy.

Having escaped the bustle of Auckland, Ian is “enjoying life down here in Tauranga” and “looks forward to working with the residents of Tauranga” with his personalised and friendly services.

For more information, email: Ian.imcplumbing@gmail.com or call: 027 4937 337.

Georgia Minkhorst

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trades & services

RIDE-ON MOWING LAWN MOWING GARDENING IRRIGATION Totally Cut LTD

Servicing Omokoroa to Papamoa Hills

Mathew 021 507 182

Need a builder?

Licensed Building Practitioner Phone 022 035 1997 www.firstcallconstruction.co.nz sam@firstcallconstruction.co.nz

BUILDER BUILDER CONTACT JEFF

0800 402 402 www.denturestauranga.co.nz

JOB SMALL LIST A I SPEC

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New Zealand’s Quietest Heat Pumps

sliding door won’t slide?

• Window handles, hinges & stays • Security locks for windows & doors • Sliding and bi-fold door rollers, locks & handles • Retractable insect screens

Call us today to arrange an assessment of your home.

07 575 3000 www.exceed.co.nz

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public notices

situations vacant

health & beauty

Adoption of the Western Bay of Plenty District Local Alcohol Policy 2022 The Western Bay of Plenty District Local Alcohol Policy has been adopted and has therefore ceased to be provisional The Local Alcohol Policy will come into force on Sunday 21 August 2022.

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.

funeral services

John Holyoake Chief Executive Officer

Mā tō tātou hapori

For our community

automotive

wanted

at a d t e team made it all ea www.hopefunerals.co.nz

07 543 3151 School Bus & SESTA Drivers Get on Board with Go Bus Transport and come join our great team! If you are thinking of rejoining the workforce or looking for extra hours this role may well suit you. We are looking for a Permanent Part Time and Casual School Bus and Special Needs Drivers based in Te Puke.

What you need: • Class 1 licence (2 years) for SESTA Drivers • Class 2 licence for School Bus Drivers • P endorsement would be an advantage • A responsible and caring approach Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test and Police Vetting check.

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

situations vacant

situations vacant

Kathy Sleep Funeral Director

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memoriam bible digest

DO NOT CONFORM to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

(Romans 12:2)

curriculum vitae

CVs THAT STAND OUT. A C.V. For You can help you look great on paper. Targeted or generic cover letters also available. Samples to view on facebook www.facebook.com/acvforyou or Ph/text 021 27 27 912

gardening

ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

health & beauty

NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic. Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke.

Ph 573 5533

deceased

www.naturaltherapiesnz.com and www.naturalpetremediesstore.com

livestock

AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses.

Ph 0800 369 6269

lost & found

FOUND KITTENS & PUPPIES various places, colours and sex. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found tabby & white adult male cat. Greerton area. Ref: 476599

trades & services

BRYCE DECORATING interior and exterior painting, wallpapering.

Have your powdercoated windows faded? Can be cleaned and restored like new! Plastic car bumpers faded? Can be restored too! Quality work. Showroom finish. Ph Wayne 021 162 7052 BUILDER AVAILABLE repair maintenance, decks, pergolas, fences, all housing work. Ph Roger 022 121 3356 ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs. Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740

TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857

travel & tours

ZEALANDIER TOURS Day Trip SkyCity Hamilton –May 31st– Ph 572 4118 to book your seat.

ZEALANDIER TOURS Fine Dining – Peppers on the Point –June 2nd– Ph 572 4118 to book your seat ZEALANDIER TOURS Queens’ Birthday High Tea –June 6th– Ph 572 4118 to book your seat ZEALANDIER TOURS Tarawera & Buried Village –June 10th – Ph 572 4118 to book your seat NO 8 TOURS New Zealand’s Senior Travel Club- New catalogue due out soon jam packed full of exciting tours. Join our club today for free to receive all our VIP Members Benefits exclusive to No 8 Tours. Our tours go to new and interesting places weekly and are fully escorted. Free door to door service, extended tours, day trips, Shows. BOOK NOW: Ph No8 Tours team on 579 3981 or email

admin@no8tours.co.nz or visit www.no8tours.co.nz to view and book all our tours.

venues

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

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

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

Ph 571 8450

wanted

PET GEAR such as saddles, horse rugs, cat climbing frames, dog coats, bowls, leashes, or can help bake a cake, we would love to hear from you for our upcoming Garage Sale/Pet Expo on 2 July for RRR-Rescue, Revive, Rehome.

Please PM us on our FB page RescueReviveRehome for drop off points and further information.

Also if you are business wanting to be part of this incredible event let us know. We would love to have you on board to raise funds to help our local rescue animals.

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Freediving Unit

Here’s a fun addition to any boating adventure.

This 12 volt electric hookah style dive compressor allows the user to swim below the surface for extended periods of time.

The Watergames “Jack” runs on any 12 volt battery on the surface, either aboard a boat or pulled along in a dinghy.

The depth achievable depends on personal fitness etc and how much demand for air, but 10 to 12 feet is probably about average for most people. Leaner breathers may go deeper for longer but even in the first couple of metres of water depth there is plenty to see and do.

This unit is almost new, used a couple of times for inspecting under the hull of our boat. It is ideal for checking props and minor maintenance under water.

We found it easier and quicker than suiting up in scuba gear. We also used it a couple of times to catch crays, with the unit and battery pulled along in an inflatable dinghy.

It is quite a feeling of freedom to be able to stay below the surface without the bulk and drama of a scuba tank.

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SOUTH ISLAND GRAND TOUR 15 Days - $5999 / 13 Days - $5499 / 10 Days - $4799 HIGHLIGHTS: 4 STAR ACCOMMODATION, WELLINGTON, TE PAPA + GALLIPOLI, CHRISTCHURCH, ARTHURS PASS, SHANTYTOWN, FOX GLACIER, QUEENSTOWN, TSS EARNSLAW CRUISE & WALTER PEAK DINNER, MILFORD SOUND, BLUFF, THE CATLINS, DUNEDIN, OLVESTON HOUSE, LARNACH CASTLE DINNER, MT COOK - STAY AT ICONIC HERMITAGE HOTEL Door to Door - EX: Auckland, Whangarei, Warkworth, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Waihi, Taupo, New Plymouth, Napier, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch + MORE! TOO MANY TO LIST! MAX 42 GUESTS, MIN 49 SEAT TOUR VEHICLE (INC TOILET), TOUR LEADER + COACH CAPTAIN *(13 Days start day 3, 10 Days start CHC day 5, finish CHC day 14)

17 Sep FULL! 6 Oct FULL! 20 Oct, 22 Oct 22 FULL! 17 Nov FULL! 19 Nov, 2 Feb - 50% FULL! 18 Feb - 7 LEFT! 2 Mar - 50% FULL! 25 Mar, 29 Mar,13 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr Day 1: Home pickup, join luxury touring coach for journey to Wellington via Taupo, (optional: Northern Explorer Train to Wellington - NZ$199 pp peak season, NZ$159 pp off peak) Wellington (2 nts Rydges Hotel). 2: Te Papa “Gallipoli - The Scale of War” Exhibit. 3: (13 Day Start) Cruise Queen Charlotte Sounds to Picton, then continue along east coast via Kaikoura to Christchurch (optional: Coastal Pacific Train to Christchurch - NZ$139 pp peak season, NZ$79 pp off peak) (2 nts Pavilions Hotel). 4: CHC at Leisure. 5: (10 Day Start) Arthurs Pass, (optional: Tranz Alpine Train NZ$199 pp peak season, NZ$149 pp off peak), Greymouth, Shanty Town - pan for gold, ride Steam Train (1 nt Ashley Hotel). 6: Fox & Franz Josef Glacier (1 nt Bella Vista Fox Glacier). 7: via Haast Pass, Wanaka to Queenstown (2 nts Heritage Hotel). 8: Tour Arrowtown. Evening cruise Lake Wakatipu on TSS Earnslaw, Dinner & Show Walter Peak. 9: Scenic Cruise Milford Sound, Te Anau. (1 nt Distinction Luxmore). 10: Invercargill, Bluff, Optional: Stewart Island. (1 nt Ascot Park Hotel) 11: The Catlins, Dunedin. (2 nts Distinction Hotel). 12: Olveston House, Larnach Castle & Dinner (Exclusive to Gold Club Tours only!) 13: Mt Cook (1 nt iconic Hermitage Hotel). 14: Lake Tekapo, Christchurch (1 nt Pavilions Hotel). 15: Day at leisure until return flight (inc), met & returned home. *dependent on tour and home location. (Trains not available on all dates)

NORTHLAND COASTS & CAPE - 7 DAYS $2999

HIGHLIGHTS: ALL 2 NIGHT STAYS! 3 & 4 STAR ACCOMM, HOKIANGA, TANE MAHUTA, MANEA FOOTPRINTS OF KUPE, NINETY MILE BEACH OFF-ROAD TOUR, CAPE REINGA, KERIKERI - STONE STORE & KEMP HOUSE, WAITANGI GROUNDS, RUSSELL, Iconic DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH HOTEL! KAWITI GLOW WORM CAVES 20 Aug FULL! 20 Sep, 24 Sep FULL! 9 Oct FULL! 15 Oct, 4 Nov FULL! 10 Nov FULL! 12 Nov - 4 LEFT! 3 Feb, 16 Feb, 04 Mar FULL! 12 Mar, 1 Apr EX: Auckland, Tauranga + MORE EX: Christchurch, Wellington + MORE: Flight Package $199pp - inc return airfares + home pickup & return.

Pre/Post-Tour Accommodation $250 per room - inc breakfast (We recommend including pre tour accommodation).

EAST COAST & ART DECO NAPIER - 8 DAYS $3399 HIGHLIGHTS: 4 Star Accomm, ROTORUA 2 Nts, GONDOLA, TE PUIA GEOTHERMAL PARK, TOLAGA BAY, GISBORNE 2 Nts, LAKE WAIKAREMOANA, NAPIER 2 Nts, ART DECO CLASSIC CAR TOUR! GANNET SAFARI CAPE KIDNAPPERS, WINERY VISIT, LAKE TAUPO CRUISE, TAUPO 1 Nt

21 Aug 22, 28 Sep 22, 26 Oct 22 FULL! 23 Nov 22 15 Feb 23 - 10 LEFT! 15 Mar 23, 19 Apr 23 Lorem

EX: Auckland, Tauranga + MORE. EX: Wellington, Chistchurch + MORE: Flight Package $199pp - inc return airfares + home pickup & return. Pre/Post-Tour Accommodation $250 per room - inc breakfast (We recommend including pre tour accommodation).

GOLDEN BAY & MARLBOROUGH - 7 DAYS $3199 HIGHLIGHTS: 3 & 4 Star Accommodation, HANMER SPRINGS 1 Nt, GOLDEN BAY 2 Nts, FAREWELL SPIT & CAPE TOUR, ABEL TASMAN WILDLIFE CRUISE, NELSON 1 Nt, BLENHEIM 2 Nts, OMAKA AVIATION MUSEUM, MARLBOROUGH WINERY & TASTING 22 Aug 2022, 22 Sep 2022, 17 Oct 2022 - 2 LEFT! 3 Nov 2022 - 4 LEFT! 3 Feb 2023, 1 Mar 2023 - 10 LEFT! 22 Mar 2023, 15 Apr 2023 EX: Christchurch. EX: Auckland, Wellington + MORE: Flight Package $199pp - inc return airfares + home pickup & return. Pre/Post-Tour Accommodation $250 per room - inc breakfast (We recommend including pre tour accommodation).

For Free Full Brochures & Bookings Call: 09 930 7682

www.goldclubtours.com

Prices per person sharetwin. Optional addons at additional cost. Subject to availability Flight packages subject to availability & fares. Insurance recommended.

Home pickup & return locations available vary between tours. Terms & Conditions Apply. Solo Traveller? Guaranteed Matched Twin - No Extra Cost.