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Ready to race! Meet Charlie Withington, aged 9, and Greg Hughes, aged 51. Both are members of the Tauranga BMX Club – and both are off to France this July to represent New Zealand at the

2022 UCI BMX Racing World Championships. The event will host five days of competition, 3000 athletes from more than 45 countries – including the two Tauranga BMX riders, who

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The battle for BFF Kiwis know their place in the world geographically, which is why we must travel far and talk loudly to be heard.

Individuals provide their own economic stimulus, albeit not entirely altruistically. This writer for example, spent an estimated $1.2 billion on Shark Bites at the Edgewater Resort cocktail The Weekend Sun Combined Circulation BOP Times We are the ‘under’ part of Down Under bar in Rarotonga a few years back. circulation of NZME 69,062 circulation The10,162 struggle is real, but we all must do – that laziest of terms used to describe our bit. where New Zealand and Australia are. Being so far under and so isolated Economic ties Combined BOP Times, Katikati Advertiser means we often get cropped from Pasifika people and Te Puke Times circulation is travel the other way p: 07 0030 on movies and photos of 578 the world too – flooding in by the thousands than– HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz news segments. That’s a lot of less ocean each year to pick up seasonal work in photographers call it blank space – to the agricultural sector, before heading include, just to squeeze us in. home with Kiwi dollars and vital However, on closer inspection, that equipment like solar panels. This helps ocean is not all whitecaps and whales. If our economy as much as it helps theirs you zoom in as far as you can on Google so it’s hardly the work of God, but Maps you will see other countries start to it’s a unique opportunity and hugely emerge – a veritable treasure trove of island nations like Niue, Tonga and a vast scattering of tiny islands and atolls that make up French Polynesia. Out of sight and out of mind for most of the world’s population. New Zealand has always “done its bit” for these countries that look like paradise but which often lack the scale and resources to provide modern health services, transport and housing infrastructure and in some cases basic security – like Police – that we take beneficial to those families involved. for granted. Non-government organisations are hard at work too with the likes of Volunteer That sinking feeling Service Abroad and numerous other And then there is climate change, agencies pouring aid and expertise into which takes on a whole new perspective the islands. when you live on a low atoll that’s Tauranga-based ship M/V YWAM susceptible to storms. KOHA is due to set sail on its maiden For example, Fiji is going through overseas aid trip next month. the huge task of moving 42 villages The vessel was donated to Christian inland away from increasingly humanitarian organisation YWAM Ships destructive waves. Aotearoa (Youth With A Mission) in Kiwi taxpayers provide about $1.6 March 2019 and has been fitted out as a billion during four years to the Pacific medical aid ship. Development Cooperation and Its maiden voyage will see it travel another $1.3 billion to help with to Fiji where it will visit some of the climate change issues.

country’s poorest and most remote settlements with a focus on dental care, plus a small medical team to help those most at need.

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However, in more recent times the remote islands of the Pacific are looking more and more like the leftovers from a lolly scramble and have suddenly become a focal point for geopolitical tensions. China and the US have been increasingly facing off from opposite sides of the North Pacific Ocean for many years, but that battle for influence is now creeping down into the South Pacific. China has huge resources to pour into economic and humanitarian aid and has been actively building relationships with countries in the South Pacific, including a recent security pact with the Solomon Islands this year which had the big players pricking their ears up like agitated dobermans. And this battle for political influence was no doubt the main talking point in a 90-minute meeting between the US President and New Zealand’s Prime Minister this week. It looks like there will be a doubling down on niceness in the South Pacific in the coming years as everyone strives to be BFF to as many sovereign nations as possible. The days of everyone ignoring our peaceful part of the world because we are down under, out of sight and out of mind might be well and truly over. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Clubs concerned for future Athletics Tauranga president Ruth Tuiraviravi says the club could collapse if a suitable spot to relocate to was not found. Photo: John Borren.

Tauranga sport clubs with more than a century of tradition could be displaced if a proposed stadium becomes a reality. A feasibility study for a boutique stadium at Tauranga Domain in central Tauranga was recently released. Plans for the $170 million stadium show that the Tauranga Bowls Club, Tauranga Croquet Club and Athletics Tauranga would all lose their facilities. Tennis, cricket and rugby facilities would remain or be enhanced. Tauranga Domain houses the only synthetic athletics track in Tauranga and it is used by three athletics clubs and thousands of school children. Athletics Tauranga president Ruth Tuiraviravi says if the club had to relocate to Mount Maunganui or Pāpāmoa it would “collapse the sport and the club”. “The domain where it presently is, has such easy access for our community and we want it [athletics] readily available to the community and the location is perfect,” says Ruth. The club remains positive that if relocation happens there could be benefits such as a new gear shed and other ‘wish list’ items. “There’s opportunities that I think if we focus on them, could build a real sense of excitement,” says Ruth. This year marks 100 years at the domain for

Tauranga Croquet Club; it has four croquet lawns and 90 members. Club president Gretchen Benvie says she would be “very disappointed” if the club was relocated. “We have discussed possible relocation should the stadium have an impact on our facility,” says Gretchen. “They’ve also discussed bizarre options, like operating on this site at half the current size. “With the growing number of members, that’s just not feasible.” Tauranga City Council agreed the project should continue to a detailed business case and supported Tauranga Domain as the best location for a stadium during a meeting last week. The stadium project began in 2018 and is led by the Western Bay of Plenty economic development agency Priority One. Priority One chief executive Nigel Tutt says the organisation has consulted with user groups since the beginning of the process. “We had a hui with groups that may be affected earlier this month and will continue discussions as further analysis continues about the potential use of the space,” says Nigel. “If the stadium does progress, we are committed to supporting groups to find suitable alternatives to what they currently have at the domain.”

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Medical aid ship to set sail

Three years after Tauranga-based M/V YWAM KOHA was originally donated to charity, the former cargo vessel is to embark on its first international aid mission to northern Fiji, taking dozens of local volunteers with her including Tauranga oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr Abi Estelle, pictured. Gifted to YWAM Ships Aotearoa (Youth With A Mission) in March 2019, the ship was fitted out as a medical aid ship right before Covid closed NZ’s boarders. The ship’s mobile Trinity Koha Dental Clinics have instead been delivering free dental care across the Bay of Plenty for the past year.

Mount surfer wows at champs

Mount Maunganui’s Tao Mouldey is among three remaining NZ surfers competing in the main field at the 2022 ISA Junior World Surfing Championship in El Salvador. The NZ Junior Surfing Team contested the third day on Tuesday with impressive surfing. Kora Cooper and Jack Tyro join Tao as the only three remaining surfers – as of Wednesday.

Yacht and jetty adrift in Katikati

A yacht and the jetty it was tied to were adrift in the Uretara Stream in Katikati, following a deluge of rain on Monday. “Debris, packing crates, plus the jetty torn away from the bank with yacht attached,” says John Strongman, who went to check on the boat and find the owner. “It’s torn away from the bank, and floated downstream about 1km from where it was and it’s become grounded.” John and his wife Jenie live nearby alongside the Uretara Stream.

Earthquake-prone buildings

Bay of Plenty District Health Board is facing earthquake issues with Tauranga Hospital having four affected buildings. The earthquakeprone buildings are the theatre block, kitchen and site-wide building services, offices and support services, the main ward and clinical services block. BOPDHB CEO Pete Chandler told Local Democracy Reporting they received expert engineering advice that the risk to people is low. “In common with many other DHBs around the country the BOPDHB also needs to do further seismic upgrading at Tauranga Hospital to achieve the latest standards.”

Tauranga’s radio school closes

The NZ School of Radio on Tauranga’s Grey St closed Wednesday due to ongoing struggles of funding following the Covid-19 pandemic. The final straw was the Government dropping support of institutions like the radio school, says NZ School of Radio manager Hamish Denton, who says they “lost a lot of students due to Covid-19”. Current students will be “seen out” and able to graduate after this semester.

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Deputy Mayor vies for mayoralty With nine years on council and a current term as Western Bay of Plenty Deputy Mayor, John Scrimgeour thinks it’s time to take on the top job. He is running for mayor in the Local Body Elections this October. John decided to vie for the mayoralty to continue the work he and the other councillors have achieved “for the good of the district”. “We’ve worked pretty hard as a council to address issues over the years in terms of debt and creating opportunities for growth and development in the district and maintaining up-to-date and compliant systems for services like water and wastewater,” says John. The 69-year-old is proud of being able to work with people on an individual level to overcome their problems as well seeing the Tauranga Eastern Link realised during his tenure so far.

Issues further north

He’d like to see further progress on the Takitimu North Link so it extends all the way to Ōmokoroa. Construction recently started on stage one of the four-lane corridor that begins in Te Puna and will finish at Takitimu Drive in Tauriko. “We also need to look at issues further north, there are great difficulties in Katikati in terms of traffic build-up and getting through the town at times. “But similarly, at certain times, Te Puke can be pretty clogged up with traffic, which is essentially an outcome of the huge growth of our kiwifruit industry.” The Deputy Mayor says ideally a bypass in Katikati would be great but if it’s not achievable then other mechanisms to get traffic off the main street are needed. He’s also “really keen” to see the

John Scrimgeour wants to ensure the Western Bay of Plenty remains a desirable place to live. Photo: John Borren.

Rangiuru business park up and running, which has been planned for 20 years. When asked his opinion on Three Waters reforms, John says he’s not opposed because it is going to happen – but he’s hesitant to say he’s in favour of it. “I’m accepting of the fact that Central Government has decided to act. The onus is now on us as councils to manage to the changes they put in place so that it doesn't disadvantage our ratepayers. “In Western BOP our ratepayers can be very proud of the fact that successive councils have worked hard to put in place up-to-date facilities that are compliant with regional council requirements. “That’s come at big cost to our ratepayers and we have to make sure that we’re not disadvantaged having done that, versus other councils who’ve sat on their hands.” The reforms will see drinking, waste and storm water managed by four regional entities instead of the nation’s

67 councils. The Pongakawa farmer says the plan the Government has put forward isn’t what he would have developed. “Rather than four large entities, I would have preferred to see smaller groupings, perhaps grouped more along regional council boundary lines.”

Grave concerns

Asked his thoughts on amalgamating Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council, John says there are opportunities for efficiencies and working together but he has “grave concerns” about how smaller communities would be represented. “The concern I have that the voice of our small communities across the Western BOP district would be drowned out by those of the people in the city.” Read the full story at: www.sunlive.co.nz Local Democracy Reporting funded through NZ On Air.

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Rescue centre named A rescue centre – to serve as a hub for surf lifesaving operations in the Eastern Region – is close to completion at Mount Maunganui, and has now secured a “gamechanging” sponsor. The 1300m2 centre is called Port of Tauranga Rescue Centre with the organisation becoming the new naming rights sponsor. Donal Boyle, trustee of the Omanu Beach Charitable Trust, says the support of Port of Tauranga is a game-changer for surf lifesaving in the region. “It means that we can get on with saving lives and supporting our many volunteers, without worrying about the ongoing costs of running the centre,” says Donal. “The backing of Port of Tauranga, such an iconic company in this region and nationally, is very much appreciated by our community.” The centre will be officially opened in the next few months and will be fully operational in time for the 2022/2023 summer season.

Rescue coordination point

The centre, being developed by OBCT on Tauranga City Council-owned land on Golf Rd, will have the capability to act as a rescue coordination point for any major beach and surf rescues undertaken by Surf Life Saving Eastern Region. The region comprises 19 surf clubs from Hot Water Beach in Coromandel to Tairawhiti/

Gisborne. The building will also accommodate clubrooms, offices and storage space for Mount Maunganui Bridge Club, Surf Life Saving NZ and Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club. The Bridge Club has had clubrooms on-site since the 1970s. Port of Tauranga chief executive Leonard Sampson says the company is delighted to announce the partnership.

Well-equipped base

“The Port of Tauranga Rescue Centre will provide a purpose-built, well-equipped base for the many volunteers and staff that do an extraordinary job in keeping people safe on the beach and in the water,” says Leonard. “The Port of Tauranga Rescue Centre will be there to support these first responders whenever they need to act in an emergency or coordinate a large-scale search and rescue. “Port of Tauranga is deeply connected to the wider Bay of Plenty region and this is a very tangible way for us to support the communities living on its coast. We look forward to a long and enduring relationship with the community organisations that will call the Port of Tauranga Rescue Centre home.” Construction of the centre was funded by Kanoa Regional Economic Development & Investment Fund administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment with additional funding from TECT, and generosity of local suppliers and supporters.

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Time to vote for Tauranga’s next MP Voting begins in the Tauranga City By-election tomorrow – for residents to vote for their next local Member of Parliament. The candidates 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, ACT New Zealand’s Cameron Luxton, Labour Party’s Jan Tinetti, National Party’s Sam Uffindell and independent Peter Wakeman. Electoral Commission voting services national manager Graeme Astle says if you’re enrolled in the Tauranga electorate, you can vote at an advance

Charlie Withington and Greg Hughes, just out of shot, will pedal hard on the track when they race against the world’s best BMX riders this July.

voting place from tomorrow, June 4. “You don’t need to wait until Election Day on June 18 to vote. [However], Your last chance to vote will be on Election Day, June 18.” Graeme says residents should look out for their EasyVote pack in their letterbox. The pack has an EasyVote card and list of voting places and opening hours. “Opening hours for advance voting places vary, so make sure you check before you go to vote.” Seven voting places open this long weekend; at Bayfair mall, Senior Citizens’ Hall on Maunganui Rd, Fraser Cove shopping centre, Bethlehem town centre, Tauranga’s Spring St, Tauranga RSA, and Tauriko Crossing mall. Voting locations and opening hours are at: vote.nz or freephone: 0800 36 76 56.

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Fast tracking to France Despite getting knocked off his bike in the New Zealand qualifiers, Tauranga’s Charlie Withington got back up and made the cut for the upcoming 2022 UCI BMX Racing World Championships in France.

Charlie has friends all over NZ due to travelling for the BMX competing season. In July he may make some international friends. The 2022 UCI BMX Racing World Championships is in France from July 26-31 with 3000 athletes from more than 45 countries racing. Amanda’s words of wisdom for her son is to: “Just focus and to get as good a placing as you can, and have fun!”

Charlie started on a balance bike in the striders club at Tauranga BMX Club at just three years old and moved onto competing in BMX at age five. Now aged 9, Charlie is doing exceptionally well on BMX tracks – both here and abroad. “Last year he was ranked NZ number 3 in his age division and the year before he was ranked NZ number 2 in his age-group,” says Charlie’s mum Amanda. “Last month he went to Australia to the Oceania BMX Racing Championships and finished fifth in his age group.” At this year’s national qualifiers at the Hamilton BMX Club from March 12-13 Charlie placed NZ number 8 in the 10-year-old division – but the race did not come without a challenge for securing his world champ spot. “He had a pretty gnarly crash in the final but he got up and finished,” says Amanda, who says the top eight ranked riders in each age-group at that event will represent NZ at the worlds. Despite the odd crash and tumble, Charlie loves BMX because “you get to make new friends and you get to be super competitive”. Amanda says

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Fellow Tauranga BMX club member Greg Hughes has also made the cut for the world champs in France. Aged 51, Greg is NZ number 1 in the 50-plus Male Cruiser Class. Riding off and on since age 13, Greg says: “I still get a buzz from the adrenaline even though it’s a short race”. Preparing for France, Greg has kept an eye on the competition. “I’ve been watching the British and European rounds and taking notes of who I will be competing against in my age group then obviously sussing them out when I’m there.” Tauranga BMX Club is holding a fundraiser ride this Sunday, June 5, to support their two champions. The event is at 280 Cambridge Rd, Tauranga. Entry is $15. For details visit: www.facebook.com/Taurangabmxclub Charlie’s Givealittle page is at: www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-charlie-ride-atGeorgia Minkhorst the-2022-bmx-world

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Bay of Plenty rugby fans are in for a treat this Monday, June 6, as the Black Ferns take on old foes Australia, and Canada battle the USA at Tauranga Domain in what is a significant year for women’s rugby. While getting a taste of the action that will be on display at October’s Rugby World Cup here in NZ, the Pacific Four Series fixture on the public holiday is the first time Kiwi fans can witness the Black Ferns in an international test match on home soil since August 2019. The Black Ferns hosted an opening training at Mount Maunganui College on Tuesday, then some players headed to Te Puke Intermediate Wednesday to meet students. New Zealand is hosting the 2022 Pacific Four Series on three days; on June 6 at Tauranga Domain, June 12 at The Trusts Arena in Waitakere and June 18 at Semenoff Stadium in Whangarei.

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Contested by NZ, Australia, Canada and USA, the annual international competition acts as one of the principle annual qualification routes for the top tier of WXV from 2023 – and will serve as crucial preparation for Rugby World Cup 2021, which kicks off October 8 in Auckland.

Black Ferns director of rugby Wayne Smith says the Black Ferns are looking forward to vital test match rugby. “It’s been a long time since we have played tests in NZ. We know how important it is for us as a group to get these tests but also how important it is for NZ as a country to have the opportunity to get excited about women’s rugby in the build-up to the World Cup.” The World Rugby-funded competition soft-launched with Canada versus USA last November. Pandemic challenges meant Australia and NZ were unable to participate in year one of the series – as such, the full four-team format debut this June 6 creates a bumper schedule of competitive fixtures.

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Old council building to be demolished soon

Matariki shines

Demolition of Tauranga City’s old council building on Willow St is set to happen next Monday, June 13, with works underway to prepare the building for its demise. Hoardings now surround the Willow St site, according to Tauranga City Council. Site fencing will close off the footpath and berm in front of Wharf St and Willow St, while the footpath canopy and cladding is removed. The demolition process will be completed in stages and should be

finished by October. According to TCC, there should be no delays to vehicles moving through the area, but access to some footpaths may be limited – so take care when travelling along these streets. The building is being demolished to make way for a new civic precinct. Last week the Commissioners at TCC unanimously approved delivering a full, single-phased $303 million project on the site. Te Manawataki o Te Papa will occupy the area between Wharf St and Hamilton St in central Tauranga.

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Tauranga Moana will celebrate big this Maori New Year with the city hosting more than 40 events this month to mark Matariki. Matariki is particularly special this year – with Friday, June 24, being the first time the occasion will be an official public holiday in Aotearoa. Tauranga’s Jack Thatcher, a master navigator, walked the summit of Mauao early Tuesday morning as part of his nearly 30-year tradition and to share the significance of Matariki. “Matariki is probably one of the oldest observations that our ancestors made…it helps us with retaining traditional knowledge that links to our heritage. “Some of our tohunga would go up and they would make observations of certain celestial bodies and they foretold good things and they showed less than good times…and then that determines how your life might be over the next year,” says Jack. “The other thing is we like to remember who we are – we celebrate our present, so where we are today,” says Jack.

Something for everyone

This month offers something for everyone to enjoy as part of Matariki celebrations in Tauranga Moana from live music and performances to art exhibitions, film showcases, workshops, family events and much more. Spend time with friends and whanau at the Matariki Village market at the Historic Village listening to music, delighting in delicious kai and learn a new skill such as how to plant by maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar.

Soar a kite into the sky at Ferguson Park or test out your culinary skills at the Parāoa Parai, Fried Bread workshop. Or discover the diverse and unique stories of Tauranga Moana by exploring historic images, maps, publications, audio, and more at the Pae Korokī Drop-ins.

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The Matariki Film Festival will also take place in the newly-repurposed Village Cinema, featuring documentaries, short films, music videos and special talks by Māori filmmakers. “Pōhutukawa is the star within the Matariki cluster that is associated with those that have passed since the last rising of Matariki,” says Okorore Ngā Toi Māori Gallery and Studios co-ordinator Kalena Egan. “We remember those of our loved ones that have passed in the last year or so and so that’s really important. Maumaharatanga is what we call that – remembrance,” says Jack. If people wish, they can share pictures and a bit about the special people from their lives who have passed away in the last year to be shared on the Village Cinema screen. “Matariki is important because it’s about traditional knowledge handed down through the generations to where we are today,” says Jack. “We did get lost for a little while but we’ve reinvigorated the Matariki celebration and have been piecing together what we believe our ancestors would have celebrated.” Tauranga Moana Matariki celebrations run until July 19. See all event details at: Georgia Minkhorst www.mymatariki.co.nz

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A busy week in the Bay!

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Minister for Food Safety and Seniors, Dr Ayesha Verrall, visited Zespri, Eastpack and Whaioranga Trust: Elder Abuse Response Service recently. We are investing $20.3million to modernise our trade certification system, supporting more than $35billion worth of food exports a year to meet importing countries requirements. The new digital system provides high levels of traceability throughout the supply chain. This investment is a key part of our 10-year roadmap, and helps protect our borders from unsafe foods and unwanted pests and diseases. I found the time to take one of Priority One’s Tauranga CBD Blueprint Walking tours – which I highly recommend– and test drove an electric vehicle from Farmer AutoVillage. I also got around by making the most of our half price public

transport fares. At $3.90 for a day pass and no parking worries, I couldn’t afford not to! As well as addressing current pressures, Budget 2022 supports farmers, growers and whenua Māori owners, unleashes business potential and boosts the Māori economy. Minister for Economic and Regional Development, Small Business, Forestry and Tourism, Stuart Nash was here visiting Bluelab Group, Seeka Te Awanui Huka Pak, Kids Ride Shotgun, Priority One and the Tauranga Business Chamber. Meanwhile, Tauranga’s own Jan Tinetti, Minister of Internal Affairs, and Women, hosted the Minister of Justice & Immigration Kris Faafoi. Sunday was the icing on the cake with our Regional Conference at Whareroa Marae, the fabulous Tauranga Moana Pride Picnic and Everest Day celebrations at Pāpāmoa Sport & Recreation Centre.

A rare dedication should be treasured I met our Queen in 1995 at a function at Government House when I was working for Prime Minister Jim Bolger.

It happened organically, one moment I was chatting to a colleague having a beer, then I was being ushered into a line that was forming loosely as she walked amongst the lush green grass saying ‘hello’ to people. We spoke briefly, very informally, but for that moment she listened actively and I was struck by her kind eyes and warm face – and if I’m honest how small she was. She continued on her way, smiling, listening, quietly chatting, as she has done now for 70 years.

She has two days off a year, Christmas Day and Easter Sunday. Every other day she is reviewing official documents, signing off legislation, meeting

people from Presidents to young staffers who just happened to be at the right place at the right time. It is quite a dichotomy isn’t it? A Queen, born to immense privilege, but then committing herself to public service in such a complete way that words struggle to underscore the magnitude of it. I am in awe of her frankly. Such dedication is a rare and fragile thing, and we should treasure it. Happy Queen’s Birthday weekend Your Majesty!

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Forest guardian shares his message

Carlos Ayala’s artwork depicts a self-portrait of him caring for a kauri seedling.

Trekking through our native forests with his mum inspired a 10-year-old’s winning artwork that will go up on billboards across the Bay of Plenty to encourage people to protect kauri trees. The Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital group ran the Guardians of the Forest Creative Challenge recently to raise awareness of kauri trees and the importance of their protection. Children 15 and under were encouraged to send in artwork that depicted a powerful kauri protection message. Receiving entries from throughout

NZ, Carlos Ayala from Dunedin, was named winner of the challenge – for his emotive self-portrait of him caring for a kauri seedling. Carlos is no newcomer to knowing just how amazing these native trees are. His mother Maria Ayala is an anthropologist researching how science and mātauranga Māori are shaping New Zealand biosecurity and has taken Carlos along to numerous kauri forests throughout NZ while undertaking her doctorate studies.

Carlos has even been on an overnight Kauri quest at Trounson Kauri Park, in western Northland. “We saw two kiwi, a stream that wasn’t there during the day, eels and glowworms, and the whole forest looked and smelled different. We couldn’t see the kauri trees because it was dark, but during the day we saw them dying and during the night, under the rain, they seemed to be breathing again – like magic!”

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He was asked why he thinks it’s important we look after our native Kauri giants. “One [reason] could be that it took them ages to grow that big – we can’t just watch them die.

“We can help them by cleaning our shoes, staying on the path, and taking care of their seedlings. “Maybe one day they will grow into a new forest.” Carlos and his mum collected kauri seeds on one of their trips, which they planted in cardboard pots and are now watching grow. “I like it when the seedlings get rid of their seed capsules. It’s like a ‘bang!’ and then two little leaves appear,” says Carlos. “It’s weird to know that such a little thing can live thousands of years and grow so much.” Carlos used one of his very own kauri seedlings to help his artwork creation. “I put one of the seedlings on the table, and I looked at some photos to remember the colours and shapes.” Carlos’ artwork will be displayed on billboards across the BOP, with the first billboard going up from Monday, June 6. “I hope the billboards help people to remember how fragile forests are and why everyone needs to do their part in keeping them safe,” says Carlos.

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“I’ve learnt what the kauri bark and leaves look like and what the forest smells like – and even what the sap tastes like,” says Carlos.

Central city bus interchange works Construction works are underway in preparation for the move of the central city bus interchange on Monday, June 13. Traffic management is in place on Durham St – between Spring and Wharf streets – and Wharf St outside Baycourt while footpaths are improved, kerbs are replaced and two new raised pedestrian crossings are installed at the Durham St-Wharf St intersection. Pedestrians will be safely

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diverted to navigate the work area. Work is also underway to improve the footpath on Spring St – between Willow and Durham streets – in preparation for the interchange relocation. The temporary interchange is expected to be in use for about 18 months while Tauranga City Council investigates a permanent transport hub for the city. More details are at: www.tauranga.govt.nz/exploring/ transportation-and-roads

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Closure of Mauao next week

Joggers, walkers and sightseers take note – a full closure of Mauao is happening from 5am this coming Wednesday, June 8, until 5pm Thursday, June 9. The closure is needed for restoration of Te Uru Karaka historical grove on Mauao, according to Tauranga City Council. TCC manager: parks and recreation Warren Aitken says locals may recognise large pine and macrocarpa trees visible from the track, “however, these trees are threatening the ancient karaka trees

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and archaeological sites which they share the land with”. “The pine and macrocarpa trees sit on sensitive archaeological sites and are showing significant signs of deterioration which, if left unattended, these trees could damage the site,” says Warren. To facilitate tree removal works on Mauao and maintain public safety, the Pilot Bay boat ramp and carpark will be closed from 7am Tuesday, June 7, until 5pm Wednesday, June 15 – but may open earlier. Find out more at: https://www.tauranga.govt.nz

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Otūmoetai club – known for impressive football matches – invites the Tauranga community come along and watch this Sunday’s women’s game at 2pm.

A great game of football is coming to Tauranga this Sunday, as two top women’s teams from Otūmoetai Football Club and Eastern Suburbs Association Football Club face off at Fergusson Park. The free-to-attend event kicks off 2pm on Sunday, June 5, and is part of the Kate Sheppard Cup knockout tournament. “It’s going to be a really exciting game, they’re both strong teams,” says Otūmoetai Football Club sponsor coordinator Suzy Picard. Suzy adds that the Otūmoetai women’s team is currently undefeated, and sitting at the top of the WaiBOP Women’s League.

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“The Eastern Suburbs’ team is currently playing in the top tier of women’s football in New Zealand, is consistently high-performing, and are the largest club in the country.” Suzy says her Otūmoetai club wants a big local crowd to come and support the local football match. “We’re trying to get a big home crowd down. “There’s going to be food and drink available, as well as some smaller fields set up for the kids to play some games in. “It’s going to be a real family-style event and a great game to watch.” “So bring the whole family down, and see if our local superstars can take the win!”

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Jesse won’t let blindness get in her way

Blind since birth, a Te Puke woman is expressing the need for more social outlets for young adults in the community. Jesse, aged 25, says her blindness does impact her social life, and she’s experienced social difficulties since she was a schoolkid. “It’s affected my social life because people are very wary about hanging out with blind people,” says Jesse.

“Even in school I used to get people come up and say: ‘Oh, why are you hanging out with the blind kid?’ “If you get seen to be hanging out with the blind kid, then you get laughed at.”

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Unfortunately, since leaving high school, Jesse, now her mid-twenties, says her situation has worsened “because I don’t have any friends”.

Jesse hopes for an all-inclusive social group for young people in the Te Puke community. Photo: John Borren.

Feeling like there is something missing in the community for people that find social situations difficult, Jesse says it would be kind of nice to have a service “that takes you out and does things”. She believes there are services like this through the local mental health group but says: “It would be beneficial to have it outside of mental health”. “Something to have a sense of belonging, have fun, go out and do things with people.” Jesse says having something to look forward to would be extremely beneficial to overall her wellbeing.

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A creative connoisseur, Jesse loves singing, acting, “anything musical” and also plays the flute! With plenty of choirs around Te Puke for older residents, Jesse thinks one for young people would be great. “It would be really nice to have

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There are a couple of important consultations open at the moment across our city, where public input is valuable and where there is a strong economic viewpoint. Firstly, Tauranga City Council has asked for public input into the re-classification of land on Sulphur Point for use by The University of Waikato’s Coastal Marine Field Station. This proposal is not a new one; it was put forward a few years ago but unfortunately at the

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time it was pushed back by government, who disagreed with the region’s viewpoint.

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The university’s Coastal Marine Field Station does some very important work for the region. It was instrumental in our response to the Rena disaster and continues to carry out a large body of work on the health of the harbour. Recently, there’s been a large programme of work undertaken around use of algae to provide environmental benefit.

From an economic perspective it is critical that we have high quality research centres if we seek to build a more valuable and environmentally sustainable local economy in the future – and the health of our harbour is of vital importance. New Zealand has an opportunity to utilise the marine environment to further develop sustainable production in future, so research is really important. The Coastal Marine Field

Changes to free fares for all school students on Bayhopper buses Due to safety concerns around bus users and drivers, from June 4 free school fares will now only be available from 7am - 9am and from when school finishes to 5pm Monday to Friday. There are no longer any free bus services for school students during the weekend.

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Station has outgrown its current space and has some fairly specific needs – being close to a source of clean water is an obvious one. The spot proposed in Sulphur Point is the only viable and available one that I have seen in the city. The station itself is not large and will not make a significant impact on our valuable park space.

Transport infrastructure

The second public consultation underway is about Tauriko for Tomorrow. The consultation outlines future growth of this area and largely focusses on the transport infrastructure required. This is an important area for the region. There is a large amount of housing capacity available, and this will be in close proximity to existing and future job growth in the industrial estate. From a wider transport system perspective, we need housing to be located close to jobs. With the current housing crisis, we

need to pull out all stops to deliver capacity in this area – but that is unable to happen without sufficient short-term transport links. It is a straightforward investment in a complicated housing puzzle. Longer term is where it gets more interesting, with proposals tabled for a larger transport fix for State Highway 29’s connection with this area. This area is currently subject to congestion for residents and is a key link to NZ’s largest port. We believe it is essential the longer term work is simply got on with; we cannot afford to delay this critical investment longer. For infrastructure in a growing and important part of NZ, it is important we act sooner rather than later. Please take the time to have your say on both important city issues. See: www.tauranga.govt.nz/ our-future/projects-and-openconsultations See: /www.tauranga.govt. nz/exploring/facilities/ proposed-reclassification-of-part-ofmarine-park-sulphur-point And: www.taurikofortomorrow.co.nz/

Never forget your bin day again Have trouble remembering which day to put your bin out each week? Get a reminder straight to your phone and join Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s crusade to reduce waste and costs. Physical 2022-2023 recycling collection calendars will not be delivered to households. Instead, residents can use the Antenno app or download a copy from: www.kerbsidecollective.co.nz WBOPDC deputy CEO and group manager infrastructure, Gary Allis, says the kerbside service has been running for almost a year now, and most people are comfortable with which bins to put out and when. “Instead of printing and delivering 18,500 calendars again this year, we’ve

decided to go digital as part of our waste minimisation efforts,” says Gary. “It’s a team effort to reduce our waste and so we are doing our bit to support the incredible mahi of our community.” For those that prefer a printed calendar, The Weekend Sun readers can cut the calendar out of this newspaper on page 24. Or pick up a copy of the new 20222023 recycling day calendar from any WBOPDC library and service centre or download it from their website. The only change for the upcoming 2022-2023 collection period will be Good Friday on April 7, moving to Saturday, April 8. All other public holidays will not affect collection days. For more information, see: www.kerbsidecollective.co.nz

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WHY VOTE FOR ANDREW? Irresponsible spending. Are you happy with the wanton expenditure of your unelected commissioners who have no regard for the fact that they are dealing with ratepayers' money? Andrew will lobby the local government minister to sack the commissioners and reintroduce democratic council elections in October 2022. He will then ensure that each project endures a proper cost/benefit analysis and, if approved, is project-managed professionally to provide on budget delivery.

Lack of democracy. Are you happy to allow the control of your city to be undertaken by unelected commissioners with no accountability to you, the ratepayer? Andrew wants your vote to send him, as the voice of Tauranga, to the beehive so that he can lobby, harass, and cajole the local government minister to recognise her democratic responsibility and return the city to elections in October 2022. Uncontrolled expansion. How do you feel about uncontrolled movement of new residents into the Tauranga area without any regard for a parallel expansion of the infrastructure to support our new arrivals? Andrew will lobby central government, on behalf of the people of Tauranga, to suspend additional new arrivals and allocate significant central funds to increase the infrastructure to a point where new residents to Tauranga can be adequately supported.

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Delightful Delilah This pretty twoyear-old domestic short-haired girl is affectionate and confident and just loves being held, so she can give your face a big ole smooch! She’s been at the centre for some time, wanting to find her new home.

She has the most striking green eyes along with a beautiful and unique-looking dilute tortoise coat. If you think lovely Delilah might suit your family, give the Tauranga centre a call on: 07 578 0245. Reference number: 543630.

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Mount Brewing Co is absolutely buzzing after their beer ‘Golden Hour’ has enjoyed a winning streak in not one, but two beer awards this month.

Hour will be in New World stores across New Zealand for the next four weeks. As the taproom and bar to the family-owned brewery, you can also enjoy a glass of Golden Hour with friends and whanau at The Rising Tide. “We’ve got 39 taps… Golden Hour’s on tap number 10,” says Briar. Georgia Minkhorst

Having entered their Hazy into New World’s Beer and Cider Awards, which judge more than 700 entries from across New Zealand and the world, Mount Brewing Co is extremely proud to make the Top 30 list. “We’re honestly so stoked – it’s our first beer in the Top 30… it’s also really cool because there was more than 130 Hazys entered and I think only three got in the Top 30,” says Mount Brewing Co creative director Briar Meikle. Right on the back of this, the brewery also received seven awards for each of the beers they entered in the Australian International Beer Awards, with Golden Hour receiving gold! “We thought we’d just get some feedback – we weren’t expecting to win anything,” says Briar. With 4.7 per cent Alcohol By Volume content, Briar says Golden Hour is an “entry level hazy”. “If you’re not really into craft beer it’s not super hoppy, it’s not super crazy – it’s still very ‘sessionable’, easy drinking, and has a few tropical flavours in there like coconut, pineapple and lemongrass.” Mount Brewing Co’s head brewer Pawel Lewandowski and creative Making the Top 30 director Briar Meikle toast their recently-brewed accolades. Photo: John Borren. means that Golden

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Ten pin team on a special mission Tauranga’s Special Olympics Ten Pin Bowling team is looking for another volunteer coach co-ordinator to help them realise their dream in less than 200 days at the National Summer Games. With long-time co-ordinator Raewyn Judson retiring, the team has found one coach co-ordinator but really needs a second to provide support to the team in the lead-up to The Freemasons New Zealand Special Olympics National Summer Games in Hamilton.

From left: Ten Pin players Gina Matthews, Len Just, David MacKenzie, Annette Filingham and Paul Dunlop with coach Raewyn Judson in front. Photo: Pat Wakelin.

Postponed last year due to the pandemic, this December 8-12 the pinnacle sports event for people with intellectual disabilities will go ahead with more than 1500 Special Olympics athletes and coaches set to compete.

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Raewyn says the team of up to 51 bowlers practise every Saturday morning at Tenpin Tauranga on 13th Ave. “Everybody in the team has an intellectual disability, and has to have an intellectual disability to be a Special Olympian. “Our players come from all over Western Bay of Plenty. We start in February and

part; having those people when we want to travel.” Raewyn says a new coach co-ordinator only needs to commit time. “You can come in cold – you don’t need to know ten pin rules. When my son started I didn’t know a thing about ten pin bowling and I learnt a helluva lot. We’d love to have anybody and especially men; the majority of the bowlers are men. We do have ladies, but two-thirds are men.”

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Raewyn says players range in age from 70-18. “The social interaction these play every Saturday morning at Tenpin people get out of the sport is tremendous. Tauranga – if it’s available – through to For some that live in residential houses, December,” says Raewyn. this is the only outside social activity they “We have two groups. One group is for get to do that they choose to do – and it those still mastering the sport; the other is physical.” is for those with more skillset. This team Raewyn says strong friendships have plays three games each Saturday and formed as well. “Some bowlers have been attend tournaments and suchlike.” there for 10-12 years or more.” Raewyn has four teams from group two Raewyn says anyone interested in helping heading to Hamilton this December – just needs to come along, be keen to learn, 16 bowlers in total. With a prescribed have a good attitude and enjoy being part ratio of one support person per four of the activity. “We will teach you how to competitors, Raewyn needs four help out.” If interested, phone Raewyn on volunteers to attend with the team. 07 549 2259 or Keryn on 0274388642. “That’s why a second coach co-ordinator Or email: tauranga@specialolympics.org.nz Merle Cave would be so valuable. That’s the crucial

Apply now for council’s CCTV fund Groups hoping to deter any anti-social behaviour are being urged to apply for Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s annual CCTV fund.

It’s the second time the fund is being made available, after a budget of $50,000 per annum for three years was announced last year through the Long Term Plan 2021-2031. WBOPDC operations manager Kerrie Little says the fund proved incredibly popular in its first year. “More than 70 applications were received last time, which shows a strong desire from the community to look after people and property near hot spots for crime,” says Kerrie. “With funding back open in 2022, we’re keen to hear from the groups that missed out last time, and anyone else who wants to send a message that anti-social behaviour is not acceptable.” The interest last year prompted WBOPDC to supplement the fund with operational budget to ensure 13 much-needed systems could be installed. Locations included Wilson Rd roundabout at Waihī

Beach; Welcome Bay roundabout on Te Puke Highway; and Te Puna’s Minden Lookout. All applications will be considered by a panel featuring councillors Allan Sole, Margaret Murray-Benge and Monique Gray, Kerrie Little and a NZ Police representative. “Our focus is on protecting the infrastructure and property that matters to our communities,” says Kerrie. Application forms are at: westernbay.govt.nz/cctvfund Completed forms can be emailed to: info@westernbay.govt.nz (Subject: 2022 CCTV Fund) or taken to WBOPDC library and service centres. The application period closes June 23.

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Final choral concert for Mural Town singers Mural Town Singers has fast become an institution in Katikati.

With its humble beginnings back in 2007 when Jeanette Hasell-Back moved to the Bay of Plenty to begin a new life as an orchardist’s wife. Having been a college music teacher and Taranaki Male choir music director, she found the need to start up another male choir compelling – to give men a chance to make music together, enjoy companionship with like-minded people and at the same time improve their wellbeing, memory and zest for life. Although the choir started as men only, constant badgering from wives and ladies in the town forced Jeanette to relent and she formed the ladies’

to attend weekly Divas as opposed to rehearsals to the stage the men’s Maestros. of performing all Sickness and age music without books is led to the men’s remarkable. Even during numbers decreasing, difficult Covid times, the so both choirs choir continued to meet amalgamated to form and sing. the Mural Town Now, after 15 years Singers with the first of music making in joint performance Jeanette Hasell-Back leads her Mural Town Singers Katikati, Taranaki in 2013. choir in practice ahead of their concert. Photo: Merle Cave. beckons once more and The choir has since Jeanette and David will grown from strength Male Choir, Te Aroha, be returning home to the ‘Naki’ to strength, performing public Ohinemuri, Thames and Paeroa to friends and family. concerts at least twice annually community choirs and the NZ The search is now on for a along with various community Male Choir. special someone to take over the performances in rest homes, Probus, directorship of this much-loved The commitment of singers the Te Puna Quarry and life-saving fundraising. The highlights have been major collaborations with the Taranaki

and talented group of singers. A final concert under Jeanette’s directorship is scheduled for Sunday, June 12, at 3.30pm in the Katikati War Memorial Hall. Entry is $10 each, with children permitted free entry. All proceeds will be donated to charity. It would be a shame for such a talented choir to have to disband, so if you know of someone who would love this opportunity to continue one of Katikati’s finest assets, please get in touch with Jeanette on: 027 3802 153, Karen on: 021 1285 684 or Julie on: 021 1733 777.

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Villages sell-off just outrageous!

I must say, $41m-plus worth of elder housing property selling for only $17.2m is an amazing price. Even more so when the Pooles Village and the Maitland Village – both at Greerton – are in the Tauranga City Council’s Te Papa Spatial Plan zone, enabling considerable more intense housing options that would make their capital values extremely conservative. It is ethically questionable that government-appointed management should be selling any TCC assets at all – but to sell these villages at such a questionable low price to another government department is outrageous. Having previously sold the failed Harrington Street carpark/ transport hub site for $1 is also amazing. Commissioners are also considering selling TCC’s downtown carparking buildings – I shudder to think to whom and for how much? It is also very confusing when TCC’s general manager of strategy and growth Christine Jones, is quoted in a daily paper as saying the sale and purchase price was based on “Kāinga Ora financial modelling, not market valuations, and was independently reviewed by KPMG on [the] council's behalf as part of the negotiation process”. So, not market value? She also went on to say that TCC would reinvest proceeds from the sale of the villages into city “housing, including social, public, elder and affordable housing”. The reason these properties were being

considered for sale in the first place was because TCC – rightly or wrongly – was looking to get out of providing the service. Time to pause and rethink this strategy. These sort of decisions should not be taken while the TCC is under government management. W Sedcole, The Avenues.

TCC Commission Chair Anne Tolley responds: The council’s governance is currently provided by government-appointed Commissioners, but our first responsibility is to act in the best interests of the city and everyone who lives here. Our ‘terms of reference’ require us to act in every sense as an elected council would and that is precisely what we are doing. Both decisions highlighted by this correspondent were in fact taken by previous elected councils and the commission’s role has simply been to implement them. Extensive community consultation was undertaken before the decision was made to sell the elder villages. The negotiated sale price for the elder villages reflects two key factors: • The commitment to ensuring that current village residents will continue to have affordable housing; and

Oh, the irony of it all! Our democratic Tauranga Byelection starts tomorrow, on Saturday, June 4. Oh, the irony! Once again, I ask why our right to fair and honest Local Body Elections to elect our councillors to the Tauranga City Council has still been denied us? On one hand democracy, the other dictatorship. Ask your candidate for the Tauranga By-election what they are going to

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do about it? If you want send an email to: www.hauraki-waikato@ parliament.govt.nz to Nanaia Mahuta voicing your displeasure over this situation – please do so nicely. If you live outside of Tauranga feel free to send an email, as it does not only concern local people but everyone who can vote with freedom in their elections. You never know when your freedom will be stifled. Terry Johnson, Gate Pa.

• Kainga Ora’s commitment to invest heavily in the villages to ensure that they continue to provide appropriate housing standards and increase the number of dwellings available to meet the city’s social housing needs. The financial modelling for the sale price took into account the redevelopment opportunities for Kainga Ora under the proposed zoning changes, which will enable increased housing density. Had the previous council, or the Commission, decided the villages should be sold for their ‘market value’, any new owner would have needed to increase the return made on all of the dwellings purchased, to cover the cost of their investment. Inevitably, that would have made continued occupancy by most, if not all, of the current tenants financially unsustainable. In short, you can’t have it both ways – you either sell the villages for a price that reflects the social service they provide; or you sell them for something approaching market value and accept that the current tenants are likely to become homeless, because they can no longer afford to live in their homes. Former elected members made the decision that the council was not best placed to provide sustainable, long-term community housing facilities. At that time, a decision was also taken to protect the interests of current and future tenants and ensure their access to quality and affordable housing would not be affected. Both decisions were absolutely right and the Commission had no hesitation in implementing them.

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Many thanks to The Weekend Sun for your wonderful article about the Greerton Garden Club and my garden. You did a superb job and I have had lots of comments about it. Even had a group ring me to see if I could come and give them a talk about my garden. Wasn’t that great? Once again many thanks for choosing our garden club to promote in your newspaper. The club members were thrilled. Jean Crane, Greerton.

Advice for buying goods at an auction Before you start bidding on anything at an auction, you need to do some research first. Try observing an auction first before buying. Inspect the goods before they go up for auction. The auction house may hold an inspection day, or produce a catalogue with the details of the goods being auctioned. Or just before the auction starts. Read the terms of the auction. These should be on the auction house’s website, at the entrance to the auction house and/or in brochures on display. Try to get an idea of how much the goods are worth, and decide how much you are willing to pay for them. Be aware – an auction sale is a contract. If your bid is the final bid and it is accepted by the auctioneer then you have entered into a legal

agreement to buy the goods, even though there may be no written agreement yet. Terms of sale must be clear at the time of sale or before the auction. The terms of an auction sale can include: the goods must be collected on the same day at the buyer’s cost, or that the buyer must arrange delivery of the goods. Payment must be in cash or the buyer must pay a percentage of the sale price to the auction house – this is called a ‘buyer’s premium’. Make sure you read these terms carefully before you make any bids. For more information, visit: www.cab.org.nz Email: tauranga@cab.org.nz or call: 07 578 1592 and leave a message including email/telephone number; we will get back to you.

Wednesday Challenge MEET John Bettridge OWNER OF MY RIDE MT MAUNGANUI.

Six years ago John and wife Leonie moved from Snells Beach to Papamoa to purchase My Ride Mount Maunganui. John loves his work. “It’s the magic moments when we see families come in to purchase a new bike and the child’s eyes light up.” John’s ridden all his life. His first bike was a Raleigh chopper with the banana seat and the high handlebars! “Given the traffic congestion and the cost of fuel it’s the greatest way to travel. It’s a form of meditation when it’s only you riding to or from work, following the white line. It’s my time.” With such a passion for biking, owning My Ride Mt Maunganui makes perfect sense. “Every day is different. It’s great connecting with people who share their stories and the journeys their bikes take them on. I’m immensely proud of our team, the service, and expert advice we provide.” Speaking of advice, John’s got a couple of key tips for Wednesday Challenge cyclists. “Check your tyre pressure regularly. You’d be surprised at how much drag an underinflated tyre creates; it makes cycling hard work! And keep your chain clean and oiled regularly.”

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Ka pai whānau! Together we’ve diverted almost twice the amount from landfill we estimated! In the first year of Kerbside Collective we’ve diverted 3,300 tonnes* from landfill.

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The benefits of Omega 3s Omega 3 fatty acids are found in high quantities in flax oil, krill and fish oil.

They are easily damaged by exposure to excessive heat, air and light, which causes them to lose their therapeutic effect and makes it very important to supplement with high quality products only. Omega 3s help to increase oxygenation, which enhances cell function and also prevents some infections. They have antiinflammatory properties – useful for conditions such as allergies, asthma and arthritis. They help to cushion joints and are a very important component of the cell membrane, which helps to give animals shiny coats and an added barrier of protection to their skin. Omegas 3s are highly effective for helping eczema, skin allergies and cracked hooves and nails. They

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are important for development and function of the nervous system hormone production. Obese animals will also be aided in burning body fat. I often find our veterinary patients benefit tremendously from these incredible nutrients.

Senior wellness for cats and dogs As your pet’s owner you are in the best position to look out for warning signs of age-related diseases. While some are to be expected, others can indicate an underlying problem, so it’s important to get your older pet regular check-ups. We consider an annual check-up for older cats or dogs essential. A yearly clinical exam can detect problems such as heart disease, dental disease, thyroid problems, arthritis, cataracts, and cancer to name just a few. Studies

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Knitting for sick children

Chris Frayling, Betty Benjamin, staff nurse Karyn Sanson, Anne Connelly, Sharon McEnteer, Maureen Wright, Doreen Hutchings, and Shona Quinlan. Photos: Taylor Rice.

Knit, pearl, sip. Whether it’s wine, tea or coffee, this is the motto behind the ‘KPS’ women’s group that is providing yearly contributions to Tauranga Hospital’s children’s ward.

Recently, the group got together with Karyn Sanson, a Tauranga Hospital staff nurse, to donate hand-crafted garments. KPS member Sharon McEnteer says the group initially formed to provide a good cause to the hospital while socialising with neighbourhood friends. “I asked a nurse friend of mine what the kids need, and they said: ‘A bit of everything’,” says Sharon. “We started doing beanies, and named ourselves ‘beanies for babies’” Sharon says after a while, the group decided to provide more than just beanies to the hospital. “Often they have no clothes, and when they go home in the winter, at least they can send them home with a warm jersey on. We knit at least 100 things during the year. “Some kids never get new clothes, so even if they get transferred over to Starship, they can still send some things over to them.

“In a lot of hospitals you get little non-slip socks to wear. The little kids don’t have those, so we’re starting this year to make some socks for them with little non-skid soles on them. “That way they can stomp around the hospital and make the nurses go mad,” laughs Sharon. “We mainly make jerseys, vests, beanies, cardigans and a few toys.” The group keeps in contact and meets every Tuesday afternoon. “We’re all mainly neighbours, but a few people have come into the group over the years and have fit in beautifully.” Karyn, a staff nurse receiving the knitting on behalf of Tauranga Hospital, says it is an awesome initiative. “It is especially special when you’ve had a rough night with a child,” says Karyn. “If they’ve had a bad time, we can say: ‘Oh hold on, let me get something nice for you’ and come back with something that they’ve knitted.” Sharon says the group also tries to make mittens for little ones who have tubes in their noses or something similar. “This stops them from pulling them out. We put little faces and patterns on them. “This is our way of trying to brighten up Taylor Rice their life.”

Get the results you are wanting Are you concerned about your skin? Have you got pigmentation from sun damage? Or maybe fine lines and wrinkles, or red veins you do not like?

Winter is the best time to treat these concerns because the exposure to UV, causing photosensitivity, is lessened. Modalities that can be incorporated are IPL – short for Intense Pulse Light – dermal needling and certain peels and infusions have amazing results when used alongside active ingredients with cosmeceuticals. Collagen induction with dermal needling will increase cellular action of the fibroblast cell whose job is to contribute to the wound healing process, helping support structural integrity within the connective tissue. Hence giving you rejuvenation, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin

texture and pigmentation. Dermal needling is very effective for acne scaring along with other scars (not keloid), sun damage – particularly age spots – and hyperpigmentation, along with giving sallow dull skin its lustrous glow again. Meanwhile, IPL is an effective modality for skin rejuvenation, sun damage – such as photo-aging – fine wrinkling, evening out skin tone. It improves texture, elasticity, tonicity and reformation of collagen. Like many products peels are designed for an array of benefits to the skin. These come in many forms and strengths and are widely used for lightening, brightening, balancing skin texture and colour, while maintaining skin health. The best option is to make an appointment for a skin consultation to determine what best suits your situation and skin condition, so you get the results you are wanting.

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Host a breakfast with meaning The Breast Cancer Foundation NZ’s largest annual fundraising campaign – Pink Ribbon Breakfast – that happens each May has been extended to June 17, due to a lack of registrations. BCFNZ chief executive Ah-Leen Rayner says one-third fewer Pink Ribbon Breakfasts have been hosted this May, representing a drop in income of roughly $600,000. The charity is desperate to make up the shortfall in order to ensure its services aren’t impacted – and it’s urging more Bay of Plenty residents to host their own Pink Ribbon Breakfast. “In our third year of the pandemic, and with an under-resourced health system, breast cancer patients are really feeling the effects,” says Ah-Leen. “Since Covid-19, demand on our support services has increased significantly. Our specialist breast care nurses, who provide free

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tailored advice to thousands of women, are stretched to the limit, with four times as many calls coming in to our 0800 support line,” says Ah-Leen. “We’ll always be there for patients but if we can’t meet our fundraising target, it will limit the impact we can have. So please, sign up to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to help make a difference for women going through breast cancer.” A Pink Ribbon Breakfast is where Kiwis come together for good to raise vital funds for BCFNZ. Events can be hosted anywhere, at any time, and registrations close June 17. Breast cancer is the most common cancer for NZ women, with around 190 in the BOPDHB area diagnosed with it annually. Money raised from every breakfast goes to ground-breaking research, awareness and education programmes, and patient support services. To register to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast, see: www.pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz

Working to make sure you stay well this winter The Bay of Plenty District Health Board is supporting a nationwide push to focus on Winter Wellness. “We’re supporting this initiative by reminding people to take care of their hauora by staying active, eating good kai, keeping warm, and keeping their Covid-19 and flu vaccinations up-to-date,” says

BOPDHB’s Brent Gilbert-De Rios. The Covid-19 vaccine is available to all aged five-plus, with booster doses for people aged 16-plus. The influenza (flu) vaccine is free for people who are: pregnant, have a long-term health condition, aged 65-plus, or Māori and Pasifika aged 55-plus.

Do I need a nutritional supplement? Part 2 Most people take B vitamins for stress or energy. While B vitamins don’t reduce stress, they are actively involved in making the energy we need. To explain, B vitamins are coenzymes and act a little like a spark plug in a car; they ignite combustion to run the engine. So, B vitamins are needed to activate enzymes to create the energy we need. Low energy levels can be a sign of insufficient B vitamins. Also, B vitamins power enzymes to do various tasks including the processes that remove alcohol. Because alcohol is toxic, the process of breaking down alcohol takes precedence over other uses of B vitamins. Even moderate alcohol consumption can rapidly exhaust the pool of B vitamins needed elsewhere. I take a B complex as part of my multi-vitamin/mineral/ antioxidant formula. I take this to ensure my body has all the B vitamins it needs to create energy. While important, energy is not the main reason I take B vitamins daily. The main reason I take B vitamins is to give my body the ability to rapidly breakdown a dangerous byproduct called homocysteine, as we breakdown protein in food. If unchecked, homocysteine acts like a corrosive element to the lining (endothelium) of Abundant Health blood vessels. High homocysteine damages blood vessels and is linked to cardiovascular disease including coronary artery damage and

strokes. It is also linked to Alzheimer’s disease, loss of brain function, and macular degeneration. High homocysteine can damage any part of our blood vessels and cause or contribute to numerous diseases. The tragedy is a few dollars’ worth of vitamins B6, Folate and B12 will enable your body to rapidly break dangerous homocysteine down to a harmless byproduct. For more information, call me; or email: john@abundant.co.nz. You can 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

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

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How to solve Sudoku! Sometimes you come across a bit of information that you’ve just got to share.

Fill the grid so that one of life’s great pleasures is sharing; be it sharing everyBecause row and every movies, music or even information. If something 3x3 square contains brings you pleasure, sharing it brings even more. the digits 1 to 9

and Diana Ross. Playing a prestigious slot between Ross and Kendrick Lamar is Lorde. There’s also Ziggy Marley, the Libertines, Billie Eilish, Sam Fender, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Wolf Alice, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, Haim, AJ Tracey, Elbow, Foals, St Vincent, Supergrass, Pet Shop Boys, Fontaines DC, Kacey Musgraves, Years & Years, Primal Scream, Sugababes, Suzanne Vega, Richard Thompson, the Waterboys, Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott – and literally dozens and dozens more. And that’s not mentioning the hundred or so DJs including Calvin Harris and Fatboy Slim. And, closer to home there are local pleasures to enjoy.

You’re saying: “This brought me pleasure, now I want you to feel that pleasure too”. How to solve I’m a No.2138 bit of an information junkie so if I come Solution 9 3 8something 5 6 1 2 I didn’t previously know – a 7 4 across Sudoku! No.2139 M 5 1 frequent 6 9 4 2occurrence – and if it pops my intellectual cork, I 8 3 7 3 2 8 7 9 13 9 5 for a musical connection so I’ve got an excuse 3 8 immediately 2 1 7 6 4 look Fill the grid so that 6 7 to5 tell 2 9y’all. 4 3 8 1 2 every 9 2 4Sadly, 3 74 5 1 5week 7 6no such musical 8 3 this every 9 row and 8 6 5 7 9 2 4 But let me tell you 3x3 square contains 1 3 connection exists. 1 4 9 23 the 1digits 1 to 9 4 9 about 7 5 the 1 3Hong 2 6 Kong-Zhuhai8 1 4 2 9 7 5 3 8 6 Macau anyway. It only 51 1 3 8 2 5 3 7 6bridge 3 5 6 8 1 4 9 opened in 2018 and what with Katikati Solution Solution No.2138 China’s repression of Hong The Katikati 7 4 9 3 8 5 6 1 2 How to solve Kong and that ol’ pandemic, Folk Club is back 5 1 6 9 4 2 8 3 7 Sudoku! No.1622 few of us have seen it in person. in full swing 3 2 8 3 8 2 1 7 6 4 9 5 Here are a few details: it’s a and on Friday, 6 7 5 2 9 4 3 8 1 2 8 55km bridge and tunnel system June 10, will be 9 5 2 9 2 4 8 3 1 5 7 6 Fill the grid so that consisting of three bridges, hosting Auckland’s 5 every 2 row and 1 every 41 93 87 65 15 37 92 62 48 an undersea tunnel and four irrepressible Jews square contains artificial islands. Basically, it is all Brothers Band at 1 3x3the 5 digits 1 1 to 39 8 28 65 31 47 62 89 71 54 93 over – or under – water and cost the Arts Junction in roughly NZ$25 billion. Maintenance Katikati. I hope these Capital Theatre will be playing at Totara Street. 7 is around guys need little introduction Solution No.1621 NZ$45 million a year. because I don’t have the space to explain their good-natured 3 3 2 8 6 1 4 7 9 5 Here’s the thing. They’re very wary ebullient take on traditional Klezmer tunes and their own songs 5 7 1 2 9 8 6 3 4 of anything happening on the bridge of a similar style. 9 4 6 7 5 3 2 1 8 so the general public aren’t allowed They are a bunch of fun, and all the better for featuring the 2 3 8 on it – you need a special licence. likes of virtuoso guitarist Nigel Gavin in their five-piece line-up. 8 9 6 8 47 59 3 17 51 64 29 And there are cameras all along the Doors open at 7pm and tickets are $20 (members) or $25 1 9 5 4 6 2 3 8 7 way, checking drivers. And not just (non-members). It’s door sales only, with seats limited to 100, 8 5 9 1 2 6 4 7 3 any old cameras. These ones detect so it’s recommended you arrive early. 4 1 3 8 7 5 9 2 6 when you yawn. And if you yawn Looking to later in the year, a couple of gigs at Totara Street 7 6 2 3 4 9 8 5 1 three times, you are automatically have popped up on the radar: firstly Fur Patrol is having another The Willow Street interchange will no longer reported to the authorities. True crack at touring after several Covid-cancellations. be in use. The new temporary interchange story. Just wanted to share. They’re at Totara Street on August 19 supported by Wellington trio Soft Plastics, which includes ex-Tauranga musician Sophie will be on Durham Street from 13 June, a five Glastonbury Scott-Maunde – once taught music by Matt Bodman and a minute walk away. Meanwhile, music is returning Play It Strange finalist in 2009. The band’s latest video, for the around the world and England’s song ‘Day Job’, recently arrived on YouTube. We’ll connect with There are no changes to bus timetables as famous Glastonbury Festival, after Sophie a little closer to the time. a result of this move. two years of being cancelled, has And Auckland metal trio Capital Theatre is also booked in at announced a mouth-watering Totara Street. Their new album ‘A Hero’s Journey’ drops on June To see where your bus will depart from, line-up. If I could take a plane 24 and they’ll be hitting the Mount on July 29. They do seem anywhere to a festival… very popular online, with their latest single ‘Delicately Poised’ please visit www.baybus.co.nz or call There are two 80-year olds on apparently being streamed more than 12 million times. 0800 4 BAYBUS for more information. the bill, a certain Mr McCartney Like all online statistics, whether that is real or represents an and Herbie Hancock, and a couple obscure call centre somewhere in Northern India is anyone’s guess We appreciate your patience as we do our in their late-70s, Tony Christie but, if it is, it probably means they made around $50 on Spotify.

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Tauranga City Centre bus stops are changing from Monday 13 June

best to make this change smoothly and apologise for any inconvenience.

The move is needed to make way for a new civic precinct in the city centre. Find out more at www.tauranga.govt.nz/ civicredevelopment

Your chance to win a free Jazz concert With the Port of Tauranga 59th National Jazz Williamson. Or maybe you’d like to see two of the Festival only 17 days away from swirling delicious best trumpeters the world has ever seen – at the music throughout a variety of Tauranga Love Miles N Chet act from the incredible Geoff City venues, there is an opportunity to Culverwell and band. Or the young, talented see an act for free! funk-meisters The Joe Kaptein Quartet? Check Thanks to The Jazz Festival Tauranga out: https://jazz.org.nz/ for all the Concert team, The Weekend Sun is giving away Series shows. a double pass to one lucky reader to a National Jazz Festival Concert of the winner’s choice. The Concert Series, at Baycourt from June 22-25, is showcasing To enter, tell us what act is a eight dynamic performances group of young, talented funkthemed around International meisters? Enter online at Jazz Greats. www.sunlive.co.nz Performances include Entries close Monday, June 6. music of Ella Fitzgerald and The winner will win a double pass Joe Pass brought to you by to the Concert Series act of their the tremendous talents of Mandy Meadows and Chris Geoff Culverwell will perform. choice – provided it is not sold out.

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Friday 3 June 2022

Baypark accelerates back into action after-party Saturday night. This is the number one action sports event for millennials since 2000 – who will be the NZ champions across all the action sports and NZ drifting codes?

Baypark is where you’ll find out! X*Air will be held at Trustpower Baypark on July 29-30. Tickets are available to purchase at Ticket Fairy.

Drifting in action at Baypark Stadium – they are back in July!

If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush and some awesome action, Baypark is the place to be, with the return of X*Air and the grand finale of the Valvoline D1NZ National Drifting Championship scheduled next month. The Valvoline D1NZ Pro-Championship is the premier production-car drifting category in New Zealand, featuring spectacular fields of highhorsepower drift ‘monsters’ competing for the most prestigious prize in Australasian drifting; The D1NZ Championship title, globally recognised since 2003. Since the birth of competitive drifting in New Zealand back in 2003, only 10 drivers have held

the iconic pro-championship trophy and the respect that follows suit. During the past decade many of New Zealand’s top drivers have represented the country with success in Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, the USA, China and Europe. From 2000-2007, X*Air grew to be Australasia’s largest action sports festival incorporating skate, BMX, FMX, inline, break dancing and music. Thousands are expected to gather, with some of the biggest sporting legends from around the world set to compete. X*Air 2022 in Baypark Arena will be presented alongside the Valvoline D1NZ National Drifting Championships grand finale in the stadium on July 29-30. The festival features skate, BMX, scooter, music zone, trader alley, car show case, and Blindspott in the stadium lounge for the

Entries open for BOP spring pottery exhibition A feast of ceramic creations will be on display in September at Tauranga’s newest pottery exhibition, and potters from around the region are encouraged to participate.

Entries are now open for Cape to Cape – the inaugural ceramic exhibition hosted by Bethlehem Pottery Club, taking place from September 29-October 2. Potters and ceramicists in the Hauraki, Thames/ Coromandel, East Cape and wider Bay of Plenty districts, including Taupō, are invited to send entries in until the closing date on August 8. Chief organiser Juliet Fitzgerald says Cape to Cape is an exciting new opportunity for the region, and she encourages the Bay’s creative neighbours to join the club in celebrating this earthy craft. “We want to highlight the many talented potters in the region as well as ignite some new energy into our local ceramic scene. Cape to Cape welcomes all potters of all levels to share their work with us.”

All entries will be viewed by one of New Zealand’s renowned ceramic artists, and selected pieces will be exhibited at Tauranga’s Baycourt Community & Art Centre. All pieces must be available for sale. For more details, see the advertisement on this page.

17–20 NOV 2022

Bethlehem Pottery Club exhibition organiser Juliet Fitzgerald.

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Friday 3 June

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

Saturday 4 June

A Course In Miracles Study this life transforming course for free in your home. Full support given. Txt/Ph 0210 274 2502 Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am, Wesley Methodist Church, 100 3rd Ave, Tauranga. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6754 Art in the Park Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am - 4pm. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Tauranga Society of Artists 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 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

Door To Ascension Workshop

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 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 zero-10. Tues 6.30-8pm Weds 2.30-4pm Sat 9am-10am. Located behind the Christian Centre, Henry Rd, Katikati Matua Residents Association We are having a “Meet the Candidates” meeting on Thursday 9th June 2022 at the Matua Bowling Club hall Levers Rd, starting at 7.00 pm 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

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 Ki i flair, oules availa le. Ph Ray 027 756 3565 for playing times

Riverlight Suicide Loss Support

Katikati/Waihi Beach group. Providing hope and inspiration to those coping with the suicide of a loved one. 9:30am to 11:30am. Contact Karin: riverlight62@ gmail.com 021 1037 404 Rongoa Balms Workshop Nettie black balm making workshop at The Artery. Funded workshop:Time: 9am to 11am, $10. Full price workshop: 1.30-3.30pm, $75. To book visit www.theincubator. co.nz/the-artery 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, roo field 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 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 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

Fry Bread Workshop Learn to make paroa arai! With step by step with guidance from your tutor Kelly Egan. 10.30am-12.30pm at The Artery. $10. To book visit www.theincubator.co.nz/ the-artery 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 Maori History Walks Papamoa Hills - learn the stories of Maori settlement along the BOP coastline. See details and booking here: www.traveled.co.nz/ upcoming-experiences Music Group Sunday Sessions 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 Papamoa Country Music Club 4th Sunday of the month. Good band. Sports Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. 1-4.30pm. Ph Dick 027 493 8458 Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday. Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699 Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Service

Special celebratory choral Evensong service. All welcome. Music includes Handel’s “Zadok the Priest” from Queen’s coronation. 4pm, St Peter’s Anglican, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. Free/koha. Quakers Tauranga All welcome to join. Mostly silent meeting for worship and reflection, follo ed y 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

Spiritual Centre Psychic Cafe

Greerton Community Hall. Doors open 6.30pm, starts 7pm. $20 entry then everything free. Psychics, healers, spiritualists and refreshments. Biggest Psychic gathering in Tauranga! www. psychiccafe.nz

St Enochs Presbyterian Church

Sunday 5 June Art and Craft Fair

10am-3.30pm at Waihi Beach Community Centre. 80+ stalls, all indoors. Entry $4 or children under 15 free. Bring cash. At Zee Sunday Market There will be a range of Arts, Crafts, Plants, produce, coffee food, ring the family, find us at Tauranga Racecourse from 10am Choral Evensong St Peter’s Anglican Church, 15 Victoria Road, Mt Maunganui @ 4pm. Music by R. Vaughan Williams, C.V. Stanford, G.F. Handel and others. All 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 9am-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet.nz

Aglow Mt Maunganui Come and spend time with the Lord our God. Be strengthened and renewed.Tonight. 7pm, Mt Baptist Church, 66 Ranch Rd, Mt Maunganui. Inquiries Helen, 021 1759 100 500 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

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 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

Badminton Club Aquinas College

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 Monday nights at the Te Puke Bridge Club, 4 Queen Street, Te Puke. 7pm start. Cost $5. Ph Mike 0274 955 284 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

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 ESOL Free ESOL and Christian ConversationClasses,Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. 9.30-11.30.Every Monday except school holidays 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

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

Oceanside Probus Club 9.30.am at

Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society

Pickleball In The Morning

Meets at 1.30pm at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti, Tauranga. Play or listen Organ, Clavinova, piano. Contact Maureen 544 5013 Tibetan Buddhist Teachings How can we practice Bodhicitta? Sunday 5 June, 10-11:30am followed by refreshments. 25 Junction Road, Te Puna. Everyone welcome! More info at https://www. facebook.com/tashichoepel.ling

Monday 6 June

Active Senior Exercise Classes Mon & Thurs. Strength and balance exercise. Have fun getting fit to great music. Intermediate level 9:30am. Low-impact class 10.45am. City Church Hall, Otumoetai. Ph Diana 021 047 6155

Omanu Golf Club, Matipihi Rd, Mt Maunganui. All welcome. Brenda 575 0314 or Myra-Lou 575 6595

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 For 10-16yrs, 4-5.30pm at Welcome Bay Community Centre, 242 Welcome Bay Rd. Cooking, life skills and developing leadership Re:generate Fashion Market The

re:generate Fashion Market is coming to the Mount! Shop preloved fashion and accessories from our stallholders. Mount Sports Stadium, Mt Maunganui Queen’s Birthday 10am-2pm

Rock N Roll Every Monday 7.30 pm at Mount Maunganui Community Hall. 345 Maunganui Road. Non members $5. Supper provided

Tauranga Vision Friendship Club

Tuesday 7 June

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 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 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 Fish n Chips and Games Afternoon

Lunch and an afternoon of games. $10 fee. 12pm to 3pm at St John’s Anglican Church lounge, 94 Bureta Road. Bookings required Ph 576 9923 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

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Friday 3 June 2022

THE WEEKEND SUN 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. 10.3011.30am strength & balance classes for older adults. 11.30-12noon seated fitness exercises Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617 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 9.2510.30am. 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

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

Preschool Music and Movement St Peter’s Hall, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui Tuesdays @ 10am & St Mary’s Hall, Marlin St, Bayfair Thursdays @10am. Morning tea provided

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

Scrabble Love words and strategy?

Come join us each week. Tauranga Citz Club, 9:20am. Don’t need to join Citz Club. Jo Ann 07 578 3606

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 9.3011.30am during school terms. Music fun and play for children 0-5. All welcome. St Johns Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd. stjohnsanglicanplaygroup@ gmail.com

CROWN & BADGER Fri 3rd A-Factor 9pm Sat 4th Pop Wow 9pm JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) Sat 4th Redzone 7.3010.30pm Sun 5th Self Righteous Brothers 3-6pm Wed 8th Tauranga Blues Jam 7-9.30pm

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, 6:00-7:30pm. Traditional, relaxing Yoga class. Beginners welcome. $15 for one or $110 for nine classes. Bring a mat. Info: Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 8 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

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 Age Concern Walking Group Meet at 10am Bayfair Farm St Shopping Centre Ph Renee 07 576 6699 Cards Cribbage 2.30 for 2.45pm start at RSA Greerton. Friendly club. New members very welcome. Ph Jill 021 160 6143 Club Mt Indoor Bowls Every Wednesday at Kawaka St. Names in by 6.45pm for 7pm start. Val 027 302 8149

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 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 Indoor Bowls Gate Pa Greerton Community Hall. Carousel Triples 7pm (Ecclesfield Trophy) Kevin 543 4044 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12.45-3pm Marching For Leisure A noncompetitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness and friendship. For all Tauranga team’s practice details and contacts Ph Elaine Corbett 021 208 8898 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

LATITUDE 37 Fri 3rd Sam Fisher 8pm Sat 4th Aaron Reid 8pm Sun 5th Josh Pow 4-7pm MT RSA Fri 3rd Gerry Lee 7-10.30pm Sat 4th Woody Dean 7-10.30pm THE PHOENIX Sun 5th Anzacs Duo 3-6pm

Scottish Country Dancing Mount

Community Centre 345 Maunganui Road 7 pm Social Dancing. Geoffrey 544 0839 Lynne 021 1407 912 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 MidWeek Tramping Group Tois Walk, Whakatane. Grade

moderate. Mike & George 027 483 3477

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 Te Puke Bolivia 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 9 June

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 Baycourt Tom Sainsbury-Snapchat Dude Live! Ben McDonald (Comedy) at Addison Theatre, 7.30pm Tickets available from ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK Enjoy Overseas Travel? Winnipeg, Canada May 2023, be homehosted and host visitors from Boston, U.S.A. Meetings Thursdays & Sundays monthly, phone Jonathan 572 2091, Dianne 027 249 9859 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 Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus 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.

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

Preschool Music and Movement St Peter’s Hall, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui Tuesdays @ 10am & St Mary’s Hall, Marlin St, Bayfair Thursdays @10am. Morning tea provided

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

THE RISING TIDE Fri 3rd Pretty Fly & A White Guy 6.30pm Sat 4th Van Brookes 7pm Sun 5th Damo Innes 2.30pm VOODOO LOUNGE Fri 3rd DJ Satchmo 5pm DJ Jam 9pm Sat 4th Wavkulcha 9pm Sun 5th Ed Rizzi 5pm Euphoria Latina 9pm

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am, Wesley Methodist Church, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga. All welcome, Ph 0800 229 6757

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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 Free Library 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

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Greerton Senior

Citizens Hall, Maitland Street, Greerton. Club Night. Phone Keith 577 1116

Katikati Senior Citizens Club Meets at Katikati

Memorial Hall 12.45 for a game of social bowls and a chat over a cuppa. More details Ph Chris 549 0958 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. 12:453pm 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

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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

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FOR IF, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! (Romans 5:10)

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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

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

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NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic. Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www. naturaltherapiesnz.com and www. naturalpetremediesstore.com

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

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LABRADOR PUPPIES ready for yheir new home now. All colours, male and female. Jo 022 169 5871

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the Buried Village - New Zealand’s most visited Archaeological site, where stories of the 1886 Mt Tarawera Eruption come to life. Ph 572 4118 to book your seat

Found tabby adult male cat. Mt Maunganui area. Ref: 548571 Found black adult female cat. Mt Maunganui area. Ref: 548800

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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

ZEALANDIER TOURS Muscle Cars, Motorbikes & Machinery –Monday June 13th– A visit to Ross Bros museum and lunch at Jukebox Diner – a day of nostalgia. Ph 572 4118 to book your seat ZEALANDIER TOURS Dining Under the Stars – Matariki Celebration –Sunday June 26th– Travel 487 mtrs above sea level in the Skyline Gondola to dine as close as we can get you to the stars. Ph 572 4118 to book your seat

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HANDYMAN, decks, fencing repairs, painting, water blasting, lawns, and odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313

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

ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs. Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857

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ZEALANDIER TOURS Queens Birthday Platinum Jubilee High Tea –Monday June 6th– HRH wants her Jubilee to bring families, friends & neighbours together to celebrate. Ph 572 4118 to book your seat ZEALANDIER TOURS Tarawera & The Buried Village –Friday June 10th – Fully guided tour of

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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Pentecost and the Holy Spirit The Bible tells us that Christ as the Redeemer came into the world to save us, to give us new life by giving up His own life. We remembered and celebrated these events in mid-April at Easter time: the death of Jesus on the cross on Good Friday, His burial in a tomb, then His bodily resurrection from the dead three days later on Easter Sunday. For 40 days after His resurrection, Jesus presented Himself alive to His disciples on several occasions, speaking to them about the Kingdom

Cnr. Cameron Rd & Spring St www.stpeters.org.nz Phone 578 9608 Rev Enosa Auva’a 10.00am Family Service - Contemporary

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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

St Andrews Church, Dee St, Mt Maunganui Bible Study 9:30am • Worship Service 10:45am Enquiries 021 277 1909

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30 Evans Road Phone 574 6190 10.00am Family Service Rev. Iain Dickson

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of God. He also told His closest disciples not to when we recall these events and spiritual realities. God, the Holy Spirit, applies Christ’s leave Jerusalem, but to “wait for the promise of redemptive work to us; He makes new life in the Father” (Acts 1:4) – i.e. the promise of the Jesus Christ ours, by imparting new life to our Holy Spirit. dead souls. Acts 2:2-4 describes how the promise of the This is called regeneration or the new birth. Holy Spirit was poured out on believers at the Dear reader – have you asked God, the Father, Feast of Pentecost: “And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, to give you new life through His Son, by the Holy Spirit? and it filled the entire house where they were Richard Roodt, Redeemer Church Tauranga. sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to Weekend Sun them and rested on each one of them. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES NOTICE BELOW “And they were all filled with the Holy Spiritfor Friday 13 May 2022 Tauranga ST PETERS ST COLUMBA and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance”. This Sunday, June 5, is Pentecost Sunday, ST ENOCHS

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