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1 July 2022, Issue 1116

Elevating the game When The Whai take to the court July 5 in Tauranga, they will be changing the face of women’s basketball in New Zealand as part of a movement to elevate the sport for Kiwi females young and old. The Whai team – which represents the

Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Gisborne – is one of five regional teams in the new-look women’s national basketball league for 2022, named GJ Gardner Homes Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa. This is the first ever season of women’s professional basketball in

New Zealand – and, on top of that, it’s the first season of professional basketball being played in Tauranga. The Whai team – including small forward, Tauranga’s Tiana Day (pictured) – is putting out the call to Bay of Plenty people to come

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care which side of the bed I sleep on. Sadly, it seems I’m one of a kind. And you would think my wife would be deliriously happy about that. The only issue is that my personality often acts as a contraceptive. I haveBOP been reliably informed that The Weekend Sun Combined Circulation Times Frankly – or Francine as the case may what I am rhymes 10,162 circulationwith ‘anchor’. circulation be –69,062 everyone should walk a mileofinNZME There’s no W in LGBTQIA+ so I someone else’s shoes, no matter how guess it’s covered by the +. pointy and uncomfortable they may be. So I don’t even get my own letter. Combined BOP Times, Katikati Advertiser It’s called empathy. and Te Puke Times circulation is 07 578 Butp:first, you0030 need to pick a gender. The higher power less than HALF with only 32,138 in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz I’m lucky there because I’m Now, all that is left to consider is the comfortable with all the various spiritual side and fortunately I have components that were included in the been thinking about that a lot lately. original packaging. I was basically a heathen child until There were no leftover nuts or bolts, my parents were born again in the just one or two screws loose. 1970s. God doesn’t make mistakes, of course, but I’m convinced some of the minions putting the flatpacks together don’t always read the instructions. Anyone who has ever assembled something as simple as a bicycle will know that it is not unusual to be left with extra bits and pieces or have bits missing that should be there. And humans are way more complicated.

Sex education

Next, you need to choose a sexual preference. You can choose as many as you like, or none if you want. For a while there, after a redundancy, my go-to song was Gloria Gaynor’s ‘I will Survive’. Apparently this song could make me gay. It’s not that much of a stretch really because I’m rather fond of myself and I’ve already established that I’m a man. Finding someone just like me would be brilliant. We would both be right all the time, with the same expectations over housework, nights out, lawn maintenance and meals. I don’t even

By the time the 1990s rolled around I was well on the way to being a heathen again. It’s only in recent years that I’ve started pondering my spirituality. And only because my mother asked me what my spiritual beliefs were. It’s not just Mum who thinks it’s a good idea to have a healthy spiritual life, Alcoholics Anonymous also swears by it, although I can’t tell you who told me that. They reckon a higher power can restore us to sanity.

Having a Higher Power sounds great so now it’s just a matter of finding one. As a big science fiction fan, I’m leaning towards an intelligent alien lifeform, preferably a friendly one with a wormhole that I can use for travel purposes. I really do like the idea that we are not alone in the universe.

Finding the right place

So that brings us to the empathy part. How would an alien-embracing self-lover who was born with male bits and identifies as a male get on at a Christian school? I don’t think there is a massive leap there when it comes to ideology, so probably quite well. The age might raise a few eyebrows on the PTA though, so I’ll almost certainly get pelted with food that is past its use-by date. Clearly, I should be at university studying astronomy. And you could argue that if your personal traits don’t align with the special charter of a Christian school then you should go somewhere else too. However, high schools are places where young people crystallise their own ideas about who they are and in New Zealand you are legally entitled to do that, without prejudice. Christian values and faith are valuable tools to teach but I’m a big believer in giving people the space to come to their own conclusions or they might just throw the whole lot away. No doubt many people who find they don’t fit the mould seek out a more nurturing environment, but they should also feel free to stay. Either way, thank God for the Bill of Rights. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Unprecedented demand

Kitten fosterer Maree Green with some furry bundles of joy looking for a forever home. Photo: John Borren.

Animal rescues such as Rescue. Revive. Rehome are experiencing an unprecedented level of requests to find homes for animals. RRR Feline project manager Liz Proudlock says the increase follows a ‘tough season’ of people struggling to cover pet costs due to rising living costs across the board. This is why RRR Feline is gearing up for their second fundraiser, in Te Puke tomorrow, and have something for everyone – kids and animal enthusiasts alike. “We’ll be running our fundraiser on Saturday, July 2 at Te Puke Memorial Hall, from 9.30am to 2pm. We’ve got a lot of secondhand pet products, plus a lot of businesses are promoting hair products for pets,” says Liz. “We’ve got face painting, things for dogs, pet photography, as well as your usual gala stuff. “We ran the same fundraiser in May 2021; we want to make it annual if we can.

High running costs

“RRR Feline is a charity, so we rely on people attending our fundraisers and donating to keep going. The general running cost of an animal

Minimising the impact to its community is the focus of Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Annual Plan 2022/2023. Western Bay of Plenty District Council has adopted a plan that aims to balance community needs with changing economic pressures and sees council agree to adjustments that keep disruptions to the community as small as possible. The plan confirms an average rates increase of 3.92 per cent, below the four per cent increase that was committed to in the council’s Long Term Plan 2021-2031. Western Bay Mayor Garry Webber says with inflation and other pressures facing our communities, the council took another look at the projects it had planned for the 2022/2023 year in its LTP 2021-2031, and considered its community’s most urgent needs. “We have been mindful of our community through this Annual Plan

Better known

“When we started the rescue, we were taking in about 120 felines per season. That’s how much the demand has gone up in such a short time.” However while RRR feline has become better known, requests for animal homes has far surpassed the number of people willing to adopt. Liz says businesses at the fundraiser will make a donation towards the animal rescue. For on providing a home for a pet, or the upcoming fundraiser, visit: Taylor Rice www.facebook.com/RRRFeline

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Tauranga City Council’s new office building at 90 Devonport Rd is set to be the largest mass timber office building in New Zealand. It will target a net zero carbon footprint for the building’s construction process, according to a council statement released this week. Property development and investment company Willis Bond has worked alongside Warren and Mahoney architects to design the 10,000m2 building. The plan is to use engineered timber in place of most traditional concrete and steel elements, with a view to reducing embodied carbon – carbon emitted through the manufacturing, transportation and installation of building materials and components – to its lowest possible point.

International cricket

White ball cricket against world powerhouse India, a day-night test against England, and six inbound touring teams – these are just some of the highlights of a jam-packed NZC home international schedule. Of note will be England’s series opener at Bay Oval, starting February 16 – the first day-night test in NZ since the Blackcaps defeated the same opposition by an innings at Eden Park in 2018. India will arrive in NZ at the conclusion of the World Cup to play the Blackcaps in three T20s at Wellington, Tauranga and Napier, and three ODIs at Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch.

The Whai team will play in the first ever season of professional basketball in Tauranga, in the new national league. Photo: Roshan Uelese - @roshysportfolio.

When The Whai take to the court July 5 in Tauranga, they will be changing the face of women’s basketball in New Zealand as part of a movement to elevate the sport for Kiwi females young and old. The Whai team – which represents the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Gisborne – is one of five regional teams in the new-look women’s national basketball league for 2022. The aim of the new league, named GJ Gardner Homes Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa, is to elevate the game of women’s basketball in Aotearoa. This is the first ever season of women’s professional basketball in New Zealand – and, on top of that, it’s the first season of professional basketball being played in Tauranga. “This is great news as these women athletes will have pay equity with the men’s league and the chance to play the game they love around their

families, friends and communities,” says partnerships manager Shaun Neems. Formed last December, Shaun says the Whai is made up of professional basketballers from around New Zealand, including Tall Ferns and three talented imports from America. “Whai means ‘stingray’ in Te Reo. “This represents guardianship of our area; they are seen as protectors – so come and support the Whai as we protect home court.” The Whai take on Mainland Pouakai next Tuesday, July 5, at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre from 7pm in their first home game of the season.

A call to action

The team is putting out the call to Bay of Plenty people come out en masse to support The Whai – and get behind professional women’s basketball in Aotearoa with females now getting the chance to showcase their skillset at the highest level.

“Come and support our girls as they protect home court on July 5 against the Mainland Pouakai.”

See it, to be it

With Whai’s motto: ‘See it, to be it’, captain and point guard, Texan 25-yearold Kyra Lambert, hopes the Bay of Plenty backs her team in the national league – particularly young women. “I’m really hoping that for young women especially, is that they can see not only the talent, but the level of basketball being played and can see themselves in our shoes hopefully one day,” says Kyra. Shaun says young Kiwi female basketball players now have something to look up to. “This national league allows them to see what the established pathway [to an elite or professional career] looks like.” Show your support for The Whai and NZ women’s basketball July 5 from 7pm at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre. Tickets from $12 are at: stingrays.basketball

Moon satellite launch

Rocket Lab has successfully launched Capstone from NZ. Capstone, a microwaveoven-sized satellite designed to test a new orbit around the Moon for NASA, was launched at 9.55pm on Tuesday in Mahia. Mahia is where Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 is based. The mission is the first launch of NASA’s Artemis programme, and was Rocket Lab’s 27th Electron launch. “Tuesday’s launch was an important step in humanity’s return to the Moon and a testament to the determination, resolve, and innovation of the hundreds of people behind Capstone,” says Rocket Lab’s Peter Beck.

Expressway speed change

A 110km/hr speed limit is now set for the State Highway 1/Waikato Expressway, between Hampton Downs and Tamahere. The Waikato Expressway is a key transport route for the region, connecting Auckland to agricultural and business centres of the central North Island. “The features making it safer for travelling at higher speeds include having at least two lanes in each direction, a central median barrier, and no significant curves,” says Transport Minister Michael Wood. He says the speed limit is being increased because the expressway can support higher travel speeds without compromising safety.

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Three Waters debate on SunLive management into the hands of four new council-owned water entities, instead of 67 councils. Councils are to be divided among four regional water service entities, and each get one share in their entity for every 50,000 people in their area, with a minimum of one share for every territorial authority. The Water Services Entities Bill is the piece of legislation that establishes the four entities. At least one more bill will follow, transferring the assets and setting up

consumer protections. Minister of Local Government Nanaia Mahuta says there has been fierce opposition to the reforms. Despite requests to stop the reforms, and go back to the drawing board, Minister Mahuta says these problems have been talked about for the past 20 years and “it’s time for action”. To watch the full video discussion on Three Waters, visit: www.sunlive. co.nz/news/297075-watch-threewaters-nzs-hot-topic.html

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Three Waters – it’s a contentious issue that refuses to be swept under the carpet. The first piece of legislation putting in place the Government’s three waters reforms has passed its first reading in Parliament earlier this month. SunLive hosted a video discussion on the topic this week, with New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union’s Jordan Williams, joined by Local Government New Zealand president Stuart Crosby and Sustainable Bay of Plenty Trust’s Glen Crowther, hosted by Brendan Horan. Jordan Williams, in the middle of touring the country as part of the ‘Stop the Three Waters’ Roadshow, says that the Taxpayers’ Union is “getting into communities, and listening to their feedback on Three Waters” as that is “what the Government wouldn’t do”. Glen Crowther says his interest in Three Waters

comes from the issue ‘ticking all the boxes’ of Sustainable Bay of Plenty Trust’s focuses, which are ‘environmental sustainability, social sustainability and economic sustainability’. Stuart Crosby’s expertise in the issue stems from his presidency of Local Government New Zealand, as well as being Tauranga’s former Mayor. He says that water has been “a constant battle” in regards to keeping up with the pace of growth, and increasing levels of service in Tauranga. Hosting the debate, Brendan Horan says that “nobody has their boxing gloves on” but he is encouraging a “robust discussion” for everybody to have a fair shot at raising their points on the issue. Viewers are taking to SunLive to watch the discussion, and to hear the viewpoints of the three men with a deep expertise in the ongoing popular topic. The Three Waters legislation brings New Zealand’s drinking, waste and storm water

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Ultimate Frisbee is flying high at Katikati College where four students have been chosen to represent New Zealand at the World Youth Frisbee Championships.

“A larger squad of about 50 players is then selected and after a few more trainings they narrow it down. These guys had been to three or four of the squad training sessions before they were in the final 20 announced earlier this year,” says Peter. For a lot of people ultimate frisbee is a relative unknown – so what could one compare it to? There are similarities to more familiar sports. “Position-wise it’s a lot like touch but you have people running in an offside position like American football. So you can run in front of the player, you can throw forwards, backwards, across – whatever you like really,” says Peter. “You score in an end-zone the way you do in American football.” Peter and the boys have been fundraising tirelessly to get to Poland. A quiz night at Katikati Rugby Club on July 9, from 6pm, will support the boys. The dress theme is something sporty. For bookings, email: spurt4@gmail.com or call 027 549 5460. The boys’ Givealittle page is: givealittle.co.nz/cause/katikati-boys-off-to-thefrisbee-world-champs Simon L Herbst

Poland will be the destination in August for Ayrton Hodson, Luke Spurr, and twin brothers Daniel Nicholson and Sean Nicholson when they join 16 fellow NZ ultimate frisbee athletes. After Katikati College won the NZ Secondary Schools Open Frisbee championships in April, the students will be carrying a lot of momentum and confidence into the tournament. Katikati College’s Ultimate Frisbee coach Peter Besley says the players function well as a unit. “All four of the boys read each other well as they’ve been playing together for so long and I think that’s been the point of difference for them.” Peter says the road to the world championships has been an arduous one. “There’s been a very long trial process. The boys were spotted at the NZSS championship and encouraged to go to regional tournaments, which they attended in May 2021.

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To the US by the beat of his own drum Finn Hughes is off to the US in July to take up a musical opportunity of a lifetime. Photo: John Borren.

From banging on drums as a toddler to getting accepted onto a world-renowned music programme in the United States, Finn Hughes is well on his way to the career of his dreams. The 17-year-old has secured a place on the Aspire Music Programme at Boston’s prestigious Berklee School of Music. The Mount Maunganui College student has been studying drums and piano from a very young age and recently won the Auckland youth jazz competition. “Getting onto the course is incredible,” says Finn. “I’ve been on a music-related

camp here in New Zealand that opened me up to a whole world of musical possibilities for my drum playing. That was an amazing experience that changed the direction of my music. “I’m expecting this one to be similar, times 10. “I’ll be learning from some of the best in the business and collaborating with other students from around the world.”

Musical icons

The five-week course has in previous years included master classes from musical icons such as Jacob Collier, Victor Wooten and Esperanza Spalding. Not only did the Year 12 student have to pass a rigorous audition

from other countries. He is really absorbing himself in his craft.”

Original inspiration

Finn’s original inspiration was his musician father. “We were always taking him to music festivals and even driving in the car, we’d talk about the music we were listening to,” says Heidi. “Finn has applied for – and been awarded – several grants for this trip. He’s worked weekends and is tutoring students. He’s really found his passion.” Finn is excited about his future

in music but it’s been a frustrating two years. He was booked to play at WOMAD and Cuba Street Carnival with an Afrobeat ensemble, but both were cancelled. “I love the idea of making a living from what I love. I want to make my own music and travel. I look at the bands that perform in stadiums in front of thousands of people. There’s nothing quite like performing – especially when you nail the gig.” Support Finn at: givealittle.co.nz/ cause/help-finn-get-to-berkleeDebbie Griffiths school-of-music

process, but he’s also worked hard to raise the NZ$17,000 needed to fund the trip. “I’m pretty close to the target,” says Finn. “I will need to find the rest myself and I’ll be missing some school when I go in July, but the opportunity is worth it.”

Multiple bands

Finn already plays in multiple bands and has studied with many top drummers in NZ and overseas. “I am super proud of him,” says mum Heidi Hughes. “He gets up before the rest of the household and goes to work on his music. He listens to people who inspire him. He’s curious and learns about beats

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The sun won’t set on Willow St Sara Hughes has positively transformed the Willow St bus shelter area through the creativity and vibrant light of her art installation, ‘Midnight Sun’.

Renowned for her immersive public works, Sara began developing Midnight Sun in early-2021 after she was approached by Sonya Korohin, who is director of Supercut Projects – a Taurangabased company that works with the creative and heritage sectors. Midnight Sun’s intention is to “bring change to a site which has become run down through colour and light – I want to bring an optimistic glow to the area,” says Sara. “[Willow Street] is a site that has a number of social issues which is really important for me - to

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What makes bus drivers tick and why do they do what they do? Ask David Wadsworth and he’ll say it’s because he just loves meeting people from all walks of life “and I get to travel all over Tauranga and take a lot of the easy bus lanes to get my passengers there quickly.” David’s day starts around 5.30am and no two days are the same, with him often driving different routes around Tauranga. “My favourite is the route across the Tauranga Harbour bridge to the Mount. I get to see what’s happening at the port as we drive past, there’s always so much happening.” What’s the secret to being a bus driver on the congested streets of Tauranga and dealing with sometimes less than friendly members of the public? “It’s interesting you know,” says David. “As bus drivers we find that we can usually defuse most situations. It’s just about understanding that maybe someone’s had a bad day or something’s happened to them. By being friendly, saying hello and asking them how they are, often passengers suddenly brighten a little and are more friendly. Compassion is a big thing.” Brighten your Wednesday next week. Take your Bee Card and say hi to one of the more than 150 friendly bus drivers making travel easier around Tauranga. Join us on the challenge: www.wednesdaychallenge.co.nz

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create a work that brings a lot of positivity to the site,” says Sara, who felt unsafe at the shelter when she visited Tauranga on a trip years ago. Sara says the essence of her work is about sunset and capturing the light, colour, and affirmative feelings that are gained from the natural occurrence.

Artist Sara Hughes, who has a special knack for public works, has created ‘Midnight Sun’ to bring positive light to the Willow St bus shelter area.

Amidst the art

The artwork is no small feat either – with Midnight Sun incorporating 96 glass panels. “Most of them are about three metres long so they’re quite sizeable pieces of glass,” says Sara. The total canopy of glass that the installation creates is approximately 80 metres and the large scale allows ample audience interaction. “My aim is that it is an artwork you can walk under and view as you walk past. “This experience is really important – you’re in the work really, and the colours reflect around you and are cast onto the pavement.” Walking within the sunset glow of the corridor, Sara says: “You’ll see glimpses of photographic imagery with painted imagery. It’s very layered so you have to look quite carefully”. Having collaborated with local photographer Anne Shirley, who photographed every Tauranga sunset of

June last year, the work beautifully intertwines Sara’s colourful paintings with photographs upon the work’s glass.

Round the clock

The installation can be enjoyed with its ‘round the clock’ presence – by day the piece will be illuminated by natural light and by night it will glow with “sunset

Tauranga City Centre bus stops have changed The Willow Street interchange is no longer in use. The new temporary interchange is now on Durham Street, a five minute walk away. There are no changes to bus timetables as a result of this move. To see where your bus now arrives and departs from, please visit www.baybus.co.nz or call 0800 4 BAYBUS for more information. We appreciate your patience as we do our 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

temperature” lighting. “[That’s] the idea of the work Midnight Sun – it’s a sun that doesn’t set, you can see it at day or night,” says Sara. Midnight Sun was unveiled on June 21, the Winter Solstice, to acknowledge “the importance of Matariki and the idea of the light rising again”. Georgia Minkhorst

Council wants your thoughts on landfill Reduce waste to landfill – that’s the vision from Tauranga City Council, as they call for public feedback on proposed changes to the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan. A 2021 assessment showed the rollout of the kerbside service has reduced the total amount of waste being sent to landfill, but there’s still a lot of work to do as Tauranga produces more waste per capita than the national average. Proposed changes to the WMMP reflect the nine key waste issues facing Tauranga, like the high volume of construction and demolition material going to landfill, and access to waste management services for the growing number of people living in multi-unit dwellings. TCC sustainability and waste manager Sam Fellows says waste management is a complex and critical service that comes with high community expectations. “Successful delivery of the service requires everyone, including the council, waste operators, businesses, and the general public - whether residents or visitors, to play their part.” To find out more about the draft plan and bylaw, and to provide feedback, visit council’s website. Consultation closes 5pm on Thursday, July 7.

Hon Jan Tinetti Labour List MP

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

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Helping mums who need it A local charity is making positive change in the community by providing support to new mums and their babies. Mums4Mums started as a grassroots organisation in November 2020 after founder and managing director Caroline J. Dafoe – known as ‘CJ’ – saw the need for it in Tauranga. After being approached by a social worker to support a migrant family with twin newborns and dad at work, what CJ thought was going to be a “one off thing” turned into a “thing thing”. “What we’re doing is peer-to-peer practical support – it’s emotional, social support in the home and it’s making the world of difference,” says CJ, who is proud Mums4Mums Chritable Trust has now developed into an official charity. “The needs in our community are just incredibly high,” says CJ. “We’ve got families in really tough situations and women feeling pressed because of lack of finance, food poverty; and lack of housing is another big one.” CJ adds

there is a national crisis in regards to maternal mental health in New Zealand. “Our suicide rates for pregnant mums and women who are post-birth are seven times higher than the UK – that’s a staggering statistic. “This is why we have to speak about it.” Despite this, CJ still feels encouraged and positive about the “amazing people in our community who are sacrificing their time to go out and support somebody”. Tash Dalley started volunteering for the charity as it “resonated” with her. “I’ve got multiple children myself...just having been in that place before with young babies, I think there’s a big need for support.” CJ is thankful to Tauranga Regional Multicultural Centre for support in getting Mums4Mums started in the community; and to Seeka, Mums4Mums’ first business sponsor. CJ hopes the charity receives more sponsors to develop and become ‘duplicable’ in other communities. For support or to volunteer, email: connect@ mums4mums.org.nz or call: 07 262 0686. Georgia Minkhorst

AIMS Games returns after two-year hiatus The Zespri AIMS Games is set to make a triumphant return to Tauranga this September after two years of pandemic-related heartbreak. Nearly 11,000 entries from 323 schools around New Zealand have been collected, with registrations now closed for the 2022 edition of the intermediate-aged sporting tournament. This year’s tournament will run from September 3-9 with a new generation of young athletes competing in 23 sporting codes. Tournament director Kelly Schischka says it’s incredibly

heartening to see the response from schools around NZ. “We’ve already equalled the number of schools who attended the 2018 tournament and we’re sitting only behind the 2019 event in terms of numbers. “Not even two years of Covid19 cancellations can dampen the enthusiasm for such an iconic part of the sporting calendar.” The last tournament in 2019 drew more than 25,000 athletes, supporters and officials to Tauranga, injecting nearly $6.5million into regional coffers, and contributing 74,787 visitor nights in a week.

Ilse Pretorious and her twin baby boys Hanu and Zuiden receive weekly support from Mums4Mums volunteer Tash Dalley. Photos: John Borren.

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Winners named in Tauranga Moana awards Aligning with Aotearoa’s first national Matariki holiday, 12 Māori creatives have been honoured at the inaugural Ngā Tohu Toi Mo Ngā Uri Iwi o Te Rohe o Tauranga Moana Awards. With work spanning across disciplines as diverse as art education, leadership in visual arts, music and arts research, each person received awards gifted with names associated with the region. “Each award winner has led the way in sharing our pūrākau (stories) through transformational art experiences. They have made a significant contribution to our people, shaping our regional identity and taking this beyond our boundaries.” says Te Tuhi Mareikura Trust chairperson Paama-Pengelly.

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The recent gala evening was at Waikato University’s Tauranga Campus. Prizes were awarded by sponsors, plus 3D rendered trophies in the form of a star designed by Julie Paama-Pengelly. The winners are: Icon awards for customary knowledge systems Jack Thatcher; art education Clive Fugill; enduring artistic contribution Linda Munn. Creative of the Year Stan Walker; leadership international Shona Tawhiao; leadership music Ria Hall; leadership visual arts Graeme Hoete; leadership film Chelsea Winstanley; leadership research Puawai Cairns; iconic creative project Nigel Borell; contribution to creative industries Tyrone Ohia; contribution to youth Kahu Rolleston.

First year not wasted

WBOPDC deputy CEO Gary Allis says the Kerbside Collective has achieved great results in the first 12 months.

The Western Bay of Plenty District has diverted almost twice the amount of waste from landfill than expected in the first year of the council’s rates-funded kerbside rubbish and recycling collection service. Western BOP residents have stopped 3300 tonnes of material from going to landfill – including 1376 tonnes of glass, 575 tonnes of food waste and 1349 tonnes of mixed recycling in the first year of Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s rates-funded service. Predicted to increase the amount of material diverted from landfill by about 60 per cent to around 1800 tonnes a year – a number the community nearly doubled.

Sustainable future

WBOPDC deputy CEO and general manager infrastructure group manager Gary Allis says he’s impressed with the mahi (work) households are putting in to ensuring a sustainable future. “We’re blown away with the efforts our residents are making with minimising their waste and doing their recycling right.” Earlier this year WBOP residents voiced concern about the halt of kerbside collections due to lack of truck drivers due to them following Covid-19 isolation rules. “Even with Covid-19 related disruptions and lockdowns, everyone has pulled together as a team and adjusted so well to what was a big shift with the new service.”

As part of ongoing education, council’s Kerbside Coach hits the streets each week, looking at what is in bins to ensure clean and correct materials are presented for recycling. With educational tags in hand, the Kerbside Coach does random checks of recycling bins to let people know how they’re doing.

Educating with tags

Residents receiving a green tag can congratulate themselves as it means they are doing recycling well. Receiving a yellow tag means there’s room for improvement and a red tag means the recycling is contaminated so can’t be picked up. “Although most households are doing a great job, the most recent Solid Waste Analysis Protocol audit in December 2021 found that around 13 per cent of mixed recycling, and 34 per cent of kitchen waste was still being sent to landfill,” says Gary.

Item sorter tool

“Our dedicated Kerbside Collective website: www.kerbsidecollective.co.nz has a handy item sorter tool and tips on recycling, so make sure you check it out – and ‘if in doubt, throw it out’ so we don’t undo our hard work and quality recycling doesn’t end up in landfill.” Gary says council designed the service to incentivise recycling, with a fixed charge for recycling services and households only paying for the rubbish they generate, providing a financial incentive for people to reduce their waste. “It’s important we keep up the good work to continue the fight against the landfill bulge.”

Let’s send less to landfill Tauranga has too much construction and demolition material going to landfill. Tell us what you think about our proposed plan to work together with businesses and industry, and provide more services to reduce, reuse and recycle. Be quick – feedback closes 7 July.

www.tauranga.govt.nz/wmmp www.tauranga.govt.nz/waste-bylaw

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Kiwifruit harvest complete for 2022 The 2022 harvest of New Zealand’s largest horticultural produce, kiwifruit, is now largely complete with almost all 2800 growers’ orchards picked. Success of the harvest hinged on the ability for industry’s supply chain to operate effectively with a restricted labour supply under changing Covid19 settings. NZ Kiwifruit Growers Inc CEO Colin Bond says experience

Left: New Steamers signing, Jacob Norris, aged 23, is very familiar with Tauranga’s rugby fields. Above: He has been playing rugby since he was a youngster.

Jacob’s career steams ahead As Jacob Norris grew up watching the Steamers, it was always a dream of his to play for the team.

Now his dream has become reality with the Bay of Plenty boy returning to play for his home province on the ground where he grew up playing. His recent signing with the Steamers adds another impressive accomplishment to his resume. But this one has a personal touch for the 105kg openside flanker, who returns to the BOP for the first time since 2011. Jacob remembers playing rugby for Tauranga Sports, a club he represented throughout the junior ranks before heading to St Peters Cambridge on a sports scholarship. After representing Tauranga West Tai Mitchell in 2010 where his side won the shield in Murupara, he played for BOP in Roller Mills, where his team placed fourth. Now Jacob has laced up again for Tauranga Sports, in the Farmlands Co-operative Baywide Premier Men’s Competition.

“Playing with my younger brother Ollie for Tauranga Sports during those cold mornings at the Tauranga Domain and Blake Park are special memories for me,” says Jacob. “We had a team that stayed together for many years through the Junior grades, which kept us tight as a group. We even won a few junior championships along the way. “Being back in the blue and gold for the Raptors this season has definitely been nostalgic. Running out on the Domain feels just like the old days.” At 23, Jacob has already achieved a lot in rugby. After tearing through the Waikato and Chiefs age-grade representative ranks, he was picked up by the Tasman Mako in 2018. His stellar play earned him look-ins with the Blues and Crusaders squads, culminating in his selection into the Maori All Blacks beside younger brother Ollie Norris in 2021. After injury saw Jacob miss most of 2021’s season, he’s determined to make 2022 his best yet. The Steamers kick off their season against Wellington on August 7.

from the two past seasons gave industry the foresight to streamline processes to mitigate foreseeable risks. “I’d also like to make special mention of the RSE workers from the Pacific Islands who stepped up under extraordinary circumstances to fill roles where New Zealanders could not be found. “Getting all the fruit off the vines would’ve been unlikely without them.”

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Talk stamps with experts in Tauranga tomorrow City stamp collectors can rejoice with the return of the iconic Tauranga Stamp Fairs tomorrow, July 2, at the Wesley Church, 13th Ave from 9am-3pm.

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Four dealers from the Waikato, Auckland and Katikati will be at the Stamp Fair to assess or purchase collections. So will Tauranga and District Stamp Club experts Ross Haycock (UK Machins, French Marianne issues); Brian Ducker (BOP postcards, Great White Fleet); David Stafford (Olympic &, Commonwealth Games, World Bridges); Bob Ellis (WWI and WW2 mails); Mick Carter (Poverty Bay Post Office cancels) and Barry Tindall (UK cricket). Others have New Zealand, Great Britain, Australian and Pacific Island collections of international standing. The club’s sales tables will be brim-full of estate collections, rare and special first day issues, mini sheets, postal history and post cards. The Tauranga Coin Club will have coins, medals, badges some rarely seen in the city before. The club’s Distance Juniors group will be there. It mails out newsletters, competitions and thematic-

TDSC treasurer David Stafford with his award-winning World Bridges competition entry.

based selections tailored to individual collecting interests... cars, flowers, ships, bikes. Grannies and grandees love getting letters close to school holidays, so juniors can get enthused by sifting through boxes of free stamps available at the fair. TDSC meets twice-monthly, with an impressive speaker list from this August to December including NZ’s foremost stamp/coin dealer John Mowbray (Wellington), Neil Harding (Waiheke Island) ‘1935 Pictorials’, Dr Bruce Webber (Auckland) ‘Hearts in Four Parts’. For details, phone secretary Brian Ducker on: 07 576 5210.

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TURN YOUR UNUSED ITEMS

INTO HOSPICE CARE FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL WAIPUNA HOSPICE URGENTLY NEEDS YOUR DONATED GOODS TO HELP CARE FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL AND BEREAVED. We will even pick your donations up for FREE! To book your collection, simply call

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Hospice shops need donations Waipuna Hospice’s six Charity Shops in the Western Bay of Plenty are in dire need of quality donations as winter and the cost of living bites, prompting massive shopper demand.

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

By invoicing you directly, you will have better visibility of where your money is spent to create a healthy environment, freshwater for life, safe and resilient communities, and a vibrant Bay of Plenty region.

How your Bay of Plenty Regional Council rates are invoiced and paid is changing.

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Be green, go paperless.

Paying by direct debit alows you to spread payments across the rates year.

Get your rates invoice by email.

Direct debits can be set up online from July.

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

Why the change? We want to be more transparent and accountable for the work we do for you using your rates.

Crucial income

James says Waipuna Hospice relies on the money it raises at the charity shops to provide its services to people in the community with lifelimiting illnesses. “Last year Waipuna Hospice’s services cost $9.6m to deliver, and while 51 per cent of that came in from our contract with the DHB, $4.7m still had to be raised from the community. Our retail shops help us raise that crucial income, turning secondhand goods into first-class care in our community. They are an essential part of our income stream, but they rely on quality Donor Michael Vujnovich dropping off items to Waipuna Hospice volunteers donations to make that possible.” Ian Paton and Rae Faulkner. James says people Business retail manager of the six shops, James can call: 07 281 1755 to book in a donation Turner, says the shops – at Katikati, Greerton, collection, free of charge. “We know it can be Tauranga’s Fraser St, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa hard to make it to our shops to donate, which is and Te Puke – are needing donations of all kinds. why we have a free collection service. It makes donating to our shops even easier. More cautious “Simply call the hotline and book a collection “Our donations are down 20 per cent right time that suits, and we’ll come to you. now but shopper demand has also grown by 20 “Also, anyone can drop quality goods into our six per cent,” says James. “So we have a 40 per cent shops during opening hours.” shortfall currently,” says James. James says pretty much everything is in high “There is really high demand at this time of year demand – but standout donations needed are because we’re caught by not getting donations winter clothing and accessories, heating/winter coming in, but increased demand because the appliances, and household furniture. economy is tightening – people are being more To learn more about donating to Waipuna cautious about how they spend their money.” Hospice Charity Shops, visit: This has seen more shoppers walk through www.waipunahospice.org.nz/donategoods the charity shops’ doors to buy quality secondMerle Cave

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hand items. “People also want to make sure they are spending responsibly, and not being part of fast fashion.”

What happens next?

July new rates year

September receive your Regional Council invoice

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

You can keep updated about the change in rates collection by going to boprc.govt.nz/rates or call our Rates team on 0800 BOP RATES (0800 267 728)

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Good deeds to support grief service

Jennifer Murray with flowers she has made for charity as an example of one of the good deeds tasks.

Grief Support Services is running a peer-topeer Good Deeds Challenge from July 9-24 to raise funds for their organisation. Participants can choose 16 ‘good deed’ tasks, to complete one daily, from a list of 40 activities – from giving someone a happy note to introducing yourself to a neighbour to getting in touch with an old friend. “We offer a range of tasks so fundraisers can choose what suits them best. Everyone’s challenge will look a little different so it can really be custom-made to suit everyone,” says Grief Support Services funding manager Jen Murray.

Excellent family challenge

The fundraiser, run through the organisation’s online platform, is on during school holidays makes to make it an excellent challenge for the whole family to get involved. “Anyone aged under 13 will require parent/ guardian consent to sign up and we reinforce the message that students under the age of 13 should not have their own social media accounts.” Jen says it’s easy to get involved. “Simply sign up online, start telling your connections about your fundraiser then choose your 16 tasks of which you need to complete one per day between July 9-24.” Sharing your journey with your supporters is a key to success and adds to the fun, says Jen. “We have awesome spot prizes to give away throughout the challenge thanks to Synergy Vitality Spa, Motion Entertainment and New World Gate Pa.” The service supports families and individuals within the Western Bay of Plenty through grief

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and loss situations so those experiencing grief feel more understood and less isolated, become more resilient and are better able to access support. Grief counselling can lessen the risk of depression and suicidal ideation. As people grow their support systems and tools of resilience they are less likely to turn to drugs, alcohol, self-harm or other unhelpful tools to cope.

Workshops to foster inclusive communities A series of workshops aimed at building cultural awareness and overcoming bias are to return to Tauranga Moana. The Tauranga Moana Interfaith Council – supported by the University of Waikato and the Welcoming Communities programme – have run religious diversity workshops for two years, which cover topics such as cultural awareness, examining issues, and overcoming bias. In Tauranga, about one in five people are born

overseas, and as the region grows so does its increasingly diverse population. Tauranga Moana Interfaith Council chair John Hebenton says religious diversity is growing in NZ, and finding ways to embrace cultural diversity is vital. “Cities like Tauranga have become multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and multifaith communities,” says John. This year workshops are at Waikato University’s Durham St campus today, July 1, and tomorrow Saturday, July 2. For further information visit: events.waikato.ac.nz/events

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Flow-on effect

“There is a flow-on effect from counselling as our clients heal, their resilience returns and they become more able to participate in their families, community and workplace,” says Jen. Grief and loss are not only a response to bereavement but can occur following any loss or unwelcome change. This includes situations such as the break-up of a relationship or marriage, fractured family relationships, financial loss, redundancy, injury or illness of self or of a friend/ family member. “The complexities of coping with grief and loss have definitely been exacerbated due to various circumstances in relation to the pandemic and other national or global situations.”

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Waiting list grows

In their last financial year, philanthropic support contributed to the service providing more than 2400 grief and loss counselling sessions to more than 520 individuals and families/whanau and providing information and support to the community. However, the waiting list the service operates with continues to grow. All funds raised through the challenge will support the service. To join the challenge, visit: www.griefsupport.org.nz/challenge2022

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TO DELIVER YOU SPOKE, WE LISTENED A huge thank you to everyone who shared their feedback during our consultation on plans to transform the city centre earlier this year. We’ve heard you loud and clear, and now, after 20 years of huge community input and previous plans that have failed to eventuate, people want us to get on with it and deliver a city we can all be proud of. We have a unique opportunity now to give life to the hopes and dreams of thousands of people who call Tauranga home. Over the years, you’ve seen many plans that haven’t come to fruition. This is our chance to change that and breathe new life into the city we love. It’s a real privilege to be able to play a part in the transformation of Tauranga Moana. In lots of ways, we’re playing catch-up and we appreciate your patience through the disruption while we build the infrastructure and facilities that our city so desperately needs.

It’s time to deliver a city we can all be proud of

You told us some of your top priorities include:

We’ve already progressed a number of projects to transform our city and after listening to your feedback, we’ve amended our 2021-31 Long-term plan and adopted our 2022/23 Annual Plan to include a number of new projects and changes to our funding and financing approach such as:

PLAYING (AND WATCHING) CRICKET’S JUST THE TICKET We’ll fund the shortfall for the Bay Oval Stage 2 Pavilion (additional $1,934,240 grant in 2022/23) and we’re supportive of putting $2million towards a proposed indoor training centre.

OUR REFRESHED CIVIC PRECINCT MASTERPLAN — TE MANAWATAKI O TE PAPA The approved Masterplan will see a $303 million investment in developing the city centre over the next eight years and includes facilities such as a Civic Whare (public meeting house), Museum, Library, and an Exhibition and Events Centre. The programme of work will be subject to achieving 50% of the required funding from external sources. A NEW WAY OF PAYING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE THAT SUPPORTS GROWTH You gave us the green light to apply for a new type of funding and financing mechanism to help us address two of the city’s major issues – inadequate housing and traffic congestion. We could be one of the first councils in New Zealand to try this innovative way of funding. We’re considering two programmes of work for this funding and financing approach. The first is a citywide transport programme which, if we’re successful, will enable us to deliver an infrastructure programme with our partners over the next decade to help people move around the city more easily and quickly. The second would enable 2000 new homes in Tauriko West. EVENING THE PLAYING FIELD WHEN IT COMES TO PAYING RATES Overall, you supported the commercial sector paying a fairer share of transport rates, and increasing the proportion of general rates paid by the commercial sector too.

SPORTS FIELD FACELIFTS We’re investing $7.9million in improvements to fields, floodlights and drainage across a number of reserves including, Gordon Spratt reserve, Waipuna Park, Arataki Reserve, Fergusson Park, Morland Fox Park, Pemberton Park and Te Wati Park. We’re also investing in football facilities across the city, and more mowing and landscaping at Blake Park. COMING TOGETHER IN MERIVALE We’re investing $3.9million (including $2million external funding) to co-fund the new Merivale Community Centre and $100,000 per annum to its ongoing operating costs. LET THERE BE LIGHT Building on the success of the Strand Christmas lights, we’re funding a feasibility study to explore options for LED installations that would light up the city on a permanent basis. We’ve allowed $750,000 to go towards permanent lighting installations in the city. MONEY FOR ART’S SAKE We’ve set aside $136,000 for public art, and the establishment of a sculpture trust. We’re also working with the Park to Park Trust to establish a public sculpture trail connecting Kulim and Fergusson Parks in Matua. RELIEF FOR VISITORS TO MOUNT MAUNGANUI We’re providing public toilets at Mount North, after the toilets were burnt down at Coronation Park earlier this year.

You also told us you want to see widespread investment in places and spaces people can enjoy right across the city A WATERFRONT YOU CAN BRAG ABOUT Over the next two years we’ll transform the downtown water-front, from the Matapihi rail bridge right up to the northern end of Dive Crescent, into more of a green space that’s truly for people, where you can relax, play and connect with the moana. Alternative parking will be developed on Dive Crescent, with further public parking spaces to be provided in the planned 35 Hamilton Street development. We’re hoping to begin the first phase of this work before Christmas so the waterfront can provide a green retreat for the community amid the bustle of construction, while the city centre undergoes its transformation over the next few years. GIVING OUR COMMUNITY FACILITIES A SHOT IN THE ARM You want us to create places where people can come together and do the things they enjoy. In many instances, these developments have been delayed for years and it’s heartening to be able to address that historic underinvestment now. We’ve listened to you and we’re making long overdue improvements to many of our facilities.

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It’s time to deliver a city we can all be proud of

You told us some of your top priorities include:

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Another statutory holiday…

A good measure of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s view of New Zealand’s economic decline is the point that she awarded New Zealanders another statutory holiday – Matariki. A responsible economic decision would be to use Matariki to replace a lesser important statutory holiday. The cost to both our economy and the taxpayer of a compulsory holiday is enormous. All employers are less productive, costs are up, any that

must work get extra pay plus a day in lieu. And the Government is the largest employer! Yet the PM brings in this holiday, knowing of NZ facing Covid-19 disruptions. Then anyone who has been around a while knew that quantitative easing, a fancy word for printing money, was going to lead to inflation over the next few years – compounding the poverty and hardship that many New

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Zealanders are already facing. The sooner Labour gets their fingers out of the till, the better. Anyone who takes time to ‘read between the lines’ can see that Jacinda only cares about Jacinda. Bill Capamagian, Tauranga City.

Do we need compulsory voting in NZ? Looking at the turnout for the Tauranga By-election makes me pretty despondent. Only 40.6 per cent of the 51,510 people enrolled prior to Election Day turned out to vote. A mere 19,403 people voted. What this tells me is that the result is not a true representation of our population or the voice of our community. Traditionally, non-Maori aged above 60 years old make up the bulk of voters. I wonder if this was the case with this by-election? We need more of us to turn out at voting – no matter what the elections are – in order to fully represent all of our community. We all have the power of our vote – and our vote does count. Maybe we need compulsory voting like in Australia? It’s a no-brainer that we need civic education in schools. Something is wrong here. Voting matters. Even if we feel disillusioned by the parties or candidates standing, better to vote strategically for the one we are least unimpressed with than to not vote at all. Let’s hope we get a better voter turnout for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council elections in October – an opportunity to vote on the governance of our air, land, freshwater and ocean. It’s concerning that the likelihood is we might not. Kat Macmillan, Welcome Bay.

Three Waters – the real arguments! Re: ‘Ratepayers’ pockets are not bottomless’ (The Weekend Sun, June 10). I’ve noted Labour list MP Angie Warren Clark’s reply to my letter in The Sun on June 10. I write to challenge her comments as follows. Angie’s reply to my letter concerning the experiment of Three Waters is misleading. She states that water assets, including land, buildings infrastructure and treatment facilities are not being confiscated. To take these away from ratepayers and councils by mandate, who paid for these assets, without recompense is obviously confiscation. The Labour Party then intends investing our multi-million dollar assets into a bureaucratic government-appointed board with no local input and comprised partly of Maori representation – all of which may have no expertise in water treatment whatsoever. That is plainly undemocratic and totally illogical. She tells us that the new board will allow “oversight from local councils will ensure community voices will be heard”. What! Just like Auckland Transport Board listens to Aucklanders’ views? She also states there will be clean drinking water and no sewerage leakage issues either. In the main, we get this now! However, we have aged pipes and services that cannot be cured by Angie’s pronouncement that it will never happen again. What is needed is sufficient funding to local government, allowing the councils’ water engineers to fix the problem themselves. This will be a hot election topic. David Hallett, Mount Maunganui.

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A well-deserved retirement This week sees the retirement of Tauranga Boys’ College principal Robert Mangan after 14 years in the top job, 33 years teaching at the school and more than 40 years involved in education.

Tauranga Boys’ College principal Robert Mangan.

Robert was my PE teacher when he turned up in 1982. Some of Robert’s sporting passions were athletics and running, including distance running. Fair to say mine were not – but I can remember that his teaching style was caring, focused and with humour that connected.

Celebrating our first Matariki public holiday I’m really proud that we’ve delivered on Labour’s election commitment to establish a public holiday to celebrate Matariki. For the first time this year, people here in the Waiariki and across the country had the chance to enjoy a mid-winter holiday that was uniquely our own. Matariki heralds the start of the Māori New Year and has increasingly become a time of celebration not just for Māori, but for many people in the Waiariki and across NZ. By making Matariki a public

holiday, we’re ensuring everyone can spend this special time with friends and family. We know there are lots of benefits to public holidays, and we’ve seen business leaders around the country noting Matariki provided a real boost to tourism and hospitality sectors, with lots of families planning mid-winter holidays. Alongside NZ’s reputation for manaakitanga and being a beautiful place to visit, te ao Māori is another drawcard for

international guests because it’s unique to Aotearoa. Matariki is another great opportunity for us to share our country’s history and culture with the world. This Matariki, there were a range of events on across the country to help us celebrate and it was pleasing to see many in our community come together to mark the start of the Māori New Year. Whether your family already had Matariki traditions, or you took the opportunity to start new ones – I hope you and your loved ones got a chance to come together and enjoy our first Matariki public holiday. Mānawatia a Matariki.

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As principal, Robert has much to be proud of. He was handed a great school when he took up the role in 2008 and he has built it to be a remarkable place for our diverse rangatahi.

As an Old Boy of Tauranga Boys’ College, I am filled with pride when I return to a school that genuinely turns boys to men; but, critically, men with the breadth of academic, sporting, social and cultural skills to succeed both in our community and the world today. Thank you, Robert. Enjoy retirement. A job well done!

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MP for Bay of Plenty Make your voice heard Make a submission on Labour’s Three Waters today: Visit www.parliament.nz and search for Water Services Entities Bill Todd Muller MP for Bay of Plenty toddmuller.national.org.nz

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Since 2017, shops in Tauranga are allowed to trade on Easter Sunday. Have your say Do you think this by 5pm on Friday 15 July 2022 approach is still right for Tauranga? Tauranga City Council adopted the Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy in 2017, which allows all shops across Tauranga to trade on Easter Sunday if they wish to. We’re reviewing the policy to make sure it’s still right for Tauranga. We propose to continue allowing shops in Tauranga to trade on Easter Sunday, and to amend the policy to clarify that shops also include markets. Do you agree? Find out more and give us your feedback at www.tauranga.govt.nz/easter or pick up a paper consultation pack at our customer service centre at 21 Devonport Road, or in one of our libraries.

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Friday 1 July 2022

Beauty in the simple things

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it” – Confucius

It’s often the simple things that make me catch my breath, that is when I am conscious of my surroundings and my inner eye is open. It can be as simple as the colour of the leaves on the trees, the way a wave crashes on the beach or a small lamb gamboling in springtime. It can be enjoying the environment around me; perhaps crispness in the air or the gentle warmth of the sun. You and I can experience these little

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moments every day, yet how often we miss the beauty that surrounds us when we’re busy focusing on what’s coming next? I encourage you to take some time in your day to be a little more aware of your surroundings. If you’d like to know more about coaching around relationships or to deal with stress, phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on 021 258 2145, or visit: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz

The benefits of a gel cleanser It’s no secret that many teenagers experience times when their skin is affected by conditions such as acne and excessive oil flow. This can vary, but too often it’s associated with varying degrees of self-esteem and image issues. The first rule is to clean the skin thoroughly. That means buying a good quality gel cleanser from a reputable clinic that will help lift the oil and dirt from the skin properly. Used correctly morning and night, with a clean face cloth to wipe the cleanser away, this can make a significant difference. Remember we are

cleaning, so it involves a bit of work to be thorough – not just a quick wave of the fingers. Your local therapist will be able to show you soft granular or enzyme exfoliants that won’t cut or scratch the skin. For many teens using an exfoliant up to three times a week will help remove grime and excess dead skin cells Always wear sunscreen every day – no matter the weather conditions or how long you will be out in the sun. Finally, look for a clinic that can offer a professional skin analysis to assist you in choosing the correct home care for your teenager as well as any in-clinic treatments that could help control their problematic skin conditions.

Do you use a turmeric supplement? Part 2 Our immune system responds to injury and sickness by generating inflammation. This is an essential part of our in-built repair and recovery systems. While we cannot heal without inflammation, unwanted inflammation cannot only slow healing but create new problems. The long list of problems with the suffix ‘itis’ are inflammatory diseases. One reason we are told to eat lots of deepcoloured plants is that anti-inflammatory antioxidants are locked into their bright colours. It is the yellow in turmeric that contains Curcumin. It is the purple colour on grape seeds that contain the potent oligomeric proanthocyanidins.

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I speak daily to people affected by inflammation. This commonly affects joints but can affect most types of body tissue. While we can feel the discomfort of joint inflammation, we cannot feel inflammation of blood vessels until disease symptoms appear. While osteoarthritis is the most common joint problem, others such as tendonitis, bursitis and rheumatoid arthritis affect many people. The centre of any nutritional medicine programme is an anti-inflammatory diet. I’ve compiled a comprehensive Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition Guide. Please email me for a copy. Adding well formulated supplements with high grade ingredients can add healing compounds at

levels much higher than through diet alone. While the latest water-extracted OPC extracts are well tolerated and absorbed, Curcumin from turmeric is not. Low water solubility requires black pepper extract to be added, which is a known gastric irritant. These problems have been solved with the new BioSolve curcumin extract that has eight times the solubility of traditional 95 per cent Curcumin extracts.

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For faster results I recommend an intensive dosage for one-two months with 1000mg of BioSolve and 200mg of OPC. This can be reduced once the benefits are obvious. For more information, give me a call or email: john@abundant.co.nz You can read back issues of this newsletter 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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Understanding how to live with Aphasia To most, it’s simply a room of people chatting. To speech therapist and AphasiaNZ community advisor Kate Milford, it’s success worth celebrating.

“Aphasia is an invisible condition caused by damage to the language part of the brain,” says Kate, who coordinates Tauranga’s weekly Aphasia support group. “The person may have had a stroke or a brain tumour, a head injury or a more rare progressive type of aphasia. It’s not a loss of intelligence, Kate Milford and Barry Fitzgerald enjoying a simply a reduced ability to express and simple conversation. Photos: John Borren. understand written and spoken language – so to see the group talking without out together, shrug it off or have a any help from me is amazing.” laugh and it doesn’t matter.” Kate says there are more people with aphasia than with Language problem Parkinsons,” says Kate. “Most When explaining the condition, haven’t heard of it and yet it’s Kate uses the image of a library likely you know someone with that’s been shaken around by an aphasia. earthquake. “We’re aware of the diseases Drew Macfarelane communicating “Everything that used to be in but not the consequences.” order is now all jumbled up. It’s not to Tauranga’s Aphasia group. a speech problem it’s a language Speech therapy The main treatment is speech therapy and weekly problem – reading, writing, listening and talking. “When you think about how much you use support group meetings provide a safe space to language, it’s terrifying. You have words running practice. In Tauranga the group meets 11am-1pm through your head from the moment you wake up.” on Mondays. “It’s important to have that feeling of belonging. More time “It’s a chance for people with aphasia to walk into The group is hopes Aphasia Awareness Month a room of people who understand what they’re gave more people an understanding of what the going through. condition is and how they could help. “They can try to join in the conversation, and if they can’t find their words, we might try to work it “Allow more time for conversation,” says Kate.

“Most of us talk too fast and are so busy, but when you give someone with aphasia some time to find their words it can be a big help. “Don’t jump in too quickly to try to finish their thought for them. “If it’s incorrect, the wrong word can get stuck in their mind and make it harder to find the right one. “ Find somewhere quiet to chat and

have a pen and paper handy just in case they find it useful to write a keyword.” Kate says most of all, though, don’t give up on friends with aphasia. To learn more or support people affected by aphasia, contact Aphasia NZ Charitable Trust. Their national office is in Tauranga. Visit: www.aphasia.org.nz or call: Debbie Griffiths 0508 APHASIA.

Get prepared for winter illnesses With winter approaching, the Paediatric Society of New Zealand encourages children and whānau to take up protections against an expected surge in winter viral illnesses. Paediatric Society paediatrician Dr Emma Best says winter is often a time when viruses thrive. “We expect an increase in influenza, RSV, and Covid-19 this winter. The borders have been closed and pandemic measures worked to suppress influenza and other viruses. “Many tamariki and whānau have reduced immunity to common childhood viruses, and as a result this winter could be particularly tough.”

Emma says simple healthy habits like staying at home if unwell, washing hands and wearing a face mask can stop the spread of infectious illnesses. “However vaccination is one of the most important ways we can protect ourselves, our whānau and our communities from many infectious diseases, particularly our most vulnerable population groups like babies and children.” The Paediatric Society strongly encourages tamariki and whānau to be immunised to protect against influenza, particularly if the child has preexisting health conditions. For information about children’s health, visit: www.kidshealth.org.nz

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Introducing pets to new food Some pets won’t make the change to new food, and for some ill animals bad eating habits are better than not eating at all, especially when quality of life is of utmost importance.

With most pets it’s worth persevering, as their long-term health will be greatly enhanced by good nutrition. Here are a few tips to help. Change food gradually during a two-week period. Start with 7/8th old food and 1/8th new food – mix in well, use for two days. Continue to change the ratios. If they’re only keen on biscuits, crush and sprinkle on new food. Cats may find food more appealing if you add a few drops of soy sauce. Put a bit of new food in their mouth, some pets taste it and decide: “Okay, this isn’t so bad”

then devour the rest. Stroke and praise them while they eat and hand-feed them to get used to the change.

Inquisitive Alfie This friendly wee boy is active and interested in everything going on around him.

Alfie loves his greens and doesn’t enjoy being picked up too much, but he does love nose pats and ear

fondles once you’ve earnt his trust… or bribed him with treats! If you have owned rabbits previously and have a nice big hutch ready to go for Alfie, give the Tauranga centre a call on: 07 5780245. Reference number: 547437.

Delightful Judy Meet our lovely Judy!

She is a very happy, healthy young pup. She is playful, curious, sweet, loyal and protective. Her protective nature comes in handy, as she will let you know if anyone is approaching the house with a wee growl or bark. She listens to ‘leave it’ if you need to tell her the noise or person is safe. She learns quickly, also picking up ‘sit’,

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Quality accessories for your pets Paws & Partners bring the best to your precious canine and feline friends with their high-quality pet accessories and products.

Animal lovers Scott and Nicole Brown sold their Auckland veterinary clinic last year and moved to the Bay of Plenty to have more space for their cherished dogs and horses. The pair are no strangers to the pet accessory game either. “We’ve been wholesaling for seven years, supplying vet clinics and other retailers around NZ; in the last three months we’ve just started up retailing,” says Scott. Their new store at 89 Grey St, Tauranga City, will boast their quality range of pet accessories and products, including leather collars and leashes of the renowned German brand ‘Hunter’. “[Hunter] specialise in leather products that are all tanned in Italy and handmade in their own factory in Germany, so it’s top end of the market products,” says Scott. Paws & Partners literally go the distance to provide the finest products for your pets too. Scott has just returned from one of the world’s

Last day to register WBOP dogs

Today, July 1, is the last day to register Western Bay of Plenty dogs before their red tags expire. WBOP council wants to see all pooches sporting 2022/2023 green tags. Animal services team leader Dan Barnes says

4103 dogs have been registered, leaving 59 per cent to go. “Thanks to all the dog owners who have already done their registrations... but there are still quite a few to go, so if you haven’t done yours yet, the easiest way is online.”

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Scott Brown with his dogs Luna and Suzie at Paw & Partners in the city. Photo: John Borren.

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Occasionally, you may notice the urine has a blood tinge. Your cat may appear to strain to toilet with little or nothing produced. This is not normal cat behaviour, and should warrant a visit to your vet. Treatment may include a few days of medications, a change in diet, urinary supplements, management changes in the

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

International cellist to perform in Tauranga BOP Symphonia is delighted to have Lev Sivkov as its cello soloist for the forthcoming ‘Out of the Shadows’ concert on July 10. Lev, an international artist based in Switzerland, is in New Zealand for a series of chamber music tours, as well as his debut with the Symphonia. Lev has performed all over the world. He is a laureate of numerous competitions, most notably the prestigious Naumburg competition Cello soloist Lev Sivkov.

in New York – which he won in 2015. In 2016, he was appointed principal cellist of the Royal Danish Opera and the following year he became principal cellist of the Philharmonia Zürich – the orchestra of the Zürich Opera. In October 2018 Lev won third prize in the Isang Yun Competition in South Korea, as well as being awarded the Unesco Creative City of Music Special Prize by that audience. Lev is now constantly active on the international stage as a Concerto soloist, recitalist and chamber musician. This will be Lev’s second visit to New

Zealand. While here in 2019, reviewer Lindis Taylor described Lev’s Wellington concert with this quote: “Asked to rank Lev’s playing on a scale of 1-10, I would suggest 11”. Lev will be performing Kabalevskey’s ‘Cello Concerto No1’ at the ‘Out of the Shadows’ concert, at Holy Trinity Church, Tauranga. This concerto is not performed often but is a personal favourite of Lev’s – and one of the reasons he is happy to be involved with the Symphonia. Tickets $15 from Eventfinda and i-SITES, children gain free entry.

Jazz festival shines on Matariki weekend Bay of Plenty residents and jazzlovers from all over New Zealand came en masse to Tauranga City last week to soak up all the sounds that the Port of Tauranga 59th Jazz Festival had to offer. A whopping 175 performances took place during seven days around the city from June 19-26, with the much-loved Downtown Carnival going back to its roots with musicians playing inside venues around the CBD last weekend instead of the outdoor stages we’re used to at Easter.

A massive kudos goes to the festival’s organising team, who managed to shift the traditional Easter-time festival to a winter offering at NZ’s first Matariki weekend. Reports suggest venues all over the city were much busier than usual for a cool winter weekend.

Music flowed at Mount Manganui’s at Te Papa O Ngā Manu Porotakataka all day last Saturday. Year 9 student Caleb Friar from Otumoetai College got into the jazz zone playing “crunchy” chords on piano at the 44th National Youth Jazz competition.

Big Tasty playing inside La Mexica, with the Downtown Carnival this year switching outside stages for performing inside venues around the CBD.

Despite cloudy weather and the odd drizzle, a keen crowd gathered last Saturday at Te Papa O Ngā Manu Porotakataka for the inaugural Jazz at the Mount event. MEDIUM

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Samantha Reyes on bass received special feedback from jazz professional and judge, Rodger Fox, at the 44th National Youth Jazz competition.

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Friday 1 July 2022

MUSICPLUS

By Winston Watusi

Bye bye jazz festival – hello new music We all know about what they say about famines and feasts and buses. It’s also true of music. Sometimes I struggle to think of something to write about. These are not those times. We’ve just finished a huge and impressive jazz festival; and upcoming concerts and new music are already mounting up. This week’s column was planned as the first of a series reviewing new local music. But then the gigs started arriving... So this week is going to be a whirlwind wrap-up of shows and recorded music. But, first up, I would be derelict in my mission if I didn’t give praise where praise is due... And that’s to Marc Anderson and his team who created this year’s Port of Tauranga 59th National Jazz Festival. I am in awe of them. Consider this: the jazz festival is the largest musical event on the local calendar. And they had organised the entire thing, literally dozens of concerts, a carnival, a youth band competition that included 400 kids from all round the country; they’d booked the bands, the venues, everything... for Easter. So they had to find a way to reschedule and rebook the whole thing: the bands, the venues, everything, in winter so the whole model had to change, at a time with different public holidays, and when Baycourt was available to be booked every night and most days.

The sheer scale of the task leaves me staggered. Yet they did it. Marc and his team produced a wonderful and memorable festival with great music, great crowds and a great vibe. Give that man a medal – and roll on the 60th festival!

Live shows

Moving on, there couldn’t be two more different shows than at the Jam Factory next weekend. Saturday, July 9, it’s Christchurch’s Emma Dilemma. She spent 2021 launching her first collection of six songs as a ‘Side A’ for her debut album, ‘Spit’, which will be released this month. Check her out online. Then Sunday, July 10, Evan Rhys brings his six-piece band from Taranaki, with an eclectic mix of genre-crossing pop/ rock. Evan is an interesting chap, using his music to work passionately for social justice. Amongst many projects, he worked in Spring Hill Prison teaching songwriting, which led to him recording a 2009 album in the prison entitled ‘If These Walls Could Speak Live Recordings From Spring Hill Prison’. This work served as the inspiration for the 2012

Maori TV Series ‘Songs From The Inside’. Evan wrote the first series and worked as a mentor with the artists who taught in both Rimutaka and Arohata prison. Note: this is an afternoon show – doors open 3.30pm. Meanwhile, over in Katikati at the Arts Junction, the Folk Club is back in action at 7pm on Friday, July 8, with two duos – Two’s Company and Smith & Co

Evan Rhys.

– amalgamating to form The Company. As Two’s Company, Peter Faulkner and his wife Jacquie Rodewald perform folk, blues, jazz standards, pop, originals and even the odd aria, and are known for their vocal harmonies. They join forces with Smith & Co’s Ashley Smith and Anne Bailey and promise a night stretching from Dylan to Divas, with the odd original too.

Recordings

And, segueing into albums, many of those originals are courtesy of Peter Faulkner since Two’s Company will be launching their new album ‘Where I Belong’ that night. I’ll be reviewing it in an upcoming column. I’ll also be coming back to these releases... Dead Simple’s debut album, a really honest and refreshing blast of retro-punk energy; local four-piece Sorry Sorry’s debut single ‘Waiting Game’, a solid slice of melodic indie rock from an upcoming EP due for release at the end of July. I’ll profile them in time for their first Tauranga show, at the Jam Factory on August 19. And dropping on July 8, two more releases: Singer-songwriter Michael Walker’s new song, ‘Beautiful To Me Now’ under his new artist’s name Rome; and Kokomo’s new album, ‘Workhorse’, which will be on all digital platforms after being released on CD at the Jazz Festival. A number of singles from the album are already available on Spotify, YouTube and elsewhere.

Operatunity returns with ‘Concerts of Note’ Iconic Kiwi company and one of New Zealand’s leading arts organisations – Operatunity – is back and keen to get down to the business of making music! With the devastating impact of Covid-19, Operatunity has had to rethink its concerts for 2022.

Operatunity principal resident artist Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua. Photo: LK Creative.

And so, ‘Concerts of Note’ was born. This is an exciting new concert series, presented as special events in iconic venues and with limited audience capacity – meaning they can go ahead

at any alert level setting. Sensational 1960s stars Kiwi icons Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Karl Perigo, Kelly Lim Harris and band will feature hits such as ‘I’m a Believer’, ‘I heard it through the Grapevine’, ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’, ‘Bridge over Troubled Water’, ‘The Sound of Silence’, ‘The Twist’, ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Good Vibrations’

and more! Tauranga audiences will enjoy a great 1960s vibe on Monday, August 1, at Tauranga Yacht Club. Refreshments will be served after the concert with the artists. The concerts will be at 10am and 2pm. For more information and to book, visit: www.operatunity.co.nz or call toll free 0508 266 23.

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Saturday 2 July Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am, Wesley Methodist Church, 100 3rd Ave, Tauranga. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6754

Association Croquet

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

Badminton Club Aquinas College

Tauranga Badminton Club, Monday’s 7-9pm. Aquinas College Events Centre PyesPa. Seniors & Year 11 upwards. Casual players welcome. $10pp. Club racquets available. Ph/text Noel: 027 622 9797

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

Garage Sale/Pet Expo

Te Puke Memorial Hall today, 10am2pm. 2nd hand pet gear & photography, grooming, entertainment for kids, so much more. Ph 021 077 8665

Greerton Hall Market

8am-12pm Last Saturday of each month. Stalls inside/outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments at kitchen. Ph/txt for site. Tricia 07 543 1487/ 027 908 2952, www facebook. com/greertonhallmarket

Indoor Bowls

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

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd 12.45-3pm

Katikati Toy Library

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

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

Petanque Tauranga BOP Association

Club days Sat, Tues & Thurs. Tawa Street, Mt Maunganui. French game pla ed ith i i air, oules availa le. Ph Ray 027 7563565 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-11:30am. Contact Karin: riverlight62@gmail.com 0211 037 404

RRR Pet Expo

Rescue, Revive, Rehome have an annual garage sale/pet expo from 10am-2pm at Te Puke Memorial Hall. This event will include 2nd hand pet gear, businesses representing animal products, pet photography, pet grooming, crafts, cake stall, visiting animals, adoption photo board + more. All money raised will enefit .

Flag Gridiron Practice

Memorial Park. Sunday 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Come down and give Flag Gridiron a try. It’s one of the fastest growing sports in NZ. All welcome.

Golf Croquets

St Stephen’s Jigsaw Library

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

Taijiquan and Qigong

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

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 errace, roo field 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

Tauranga Social Dance

Sequence dancing from7-10pm at the Wesley Church Hall 100 13th Ave today. Phone Jan 576 3455

Taoist Tai Chi

Taoist Tai Chi beginners sessions every day except Sundays at Greerton Bethlehem Te Puke, Papamoa & Katikati. Ph Margie 021 500 320

UA Beachside Meeting

Public meeting Tuesday 5th July at 10 am. Arataki Community Centre. Guest Speaker Marty Emmett MD YWAM. Entry $5 cash only

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

Sunday 3 July

Music Group Sunday Sessions

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

Maori History Walks

Papamoa Hills - learn the stories of Maori settlement along the BOP coastline. See details and booking herewww.traveled.co.nz/upcomingexperiences or text 0220 494 465

Papamoa Lions Club Market

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

Psychic Cafe Spiritual Centre

Greerton Community Hall. Starts 7.00pm, doors open 6.30pm. $20 entry then everything FREE. Psychics, Healers, Refreshments. Largest regular Spiritual meet in the bay! www.psychiccafe.nz

Quakers Tauranga

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

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

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

St Enochs Presbyterian Church

Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am - 3pm. The Strand, Tauranga. Tauranga Society of Artists Inc

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

We have a range of stalls, baking, plants, arts & crafts, food and more. Family friendly, come along to the Racecourse from 10am

Meets 1.30pm at Carmel Country Estate Social Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti, Tauranga. Play or listen to Organ EL900, Clavinova 405, Piano. Contact Maureen 544 5013

Art on the Strand

At ZEE Sunday Market

Baycourt

Ubuntu - Ballet Culture, Addison Theatre 11am & 3pm. Tickets available from ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK

Bretts Goalkeeping Clinc

Free Soccer Goalkeeping Coaching, Sunday Mornings 9am until 11am from 9yrs to youth, at Waipuna Park. these sessions would suit beginners and upward. Facebook page

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

Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society

Monday 4 July

Active Senior Exercise Classes

Mon & Thurs. Strength and balance e ercise. Have fun getting fit to great music. Intermediate level 9:30am. Lowimpact class 10.45am. City Church Hall, Otumoetai. Ph Diana 021 047 6155

Alcoholics Anonymous

interest groups. Bryan 027 813 5426

Badminton Club Aquinas College

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

Open meeting 10am, Wesley Methodist Church, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga. All welcome, Ph 0800 229 6757 Tauranga Badminton Club. Monday’s 7-9pm at Aquinas College Events Centre. Seniors & Year 11 upwards, Casual players welcome, $10pp. Club racquets available. Ph/text Noel: 027 622 9797

Chess Mount Maunganui

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

Dutch Friendly Support Network

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

Free First Dance Class

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

Keep On Your Feet

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

Mt RSA Indoor Bowls

Mt RSA Indoor Bowls - new club time Mondays, 12.45pm for 1pm game. Newcomers welcome. Contact Joy 0210 912 7589 or Alice 0210 642 337

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

Zonta Club of Tauranga

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

Tuesday 5 July 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

9.30am at Omanu Golf Club, Matipihi Rd. Mount Maunganui. All welcome. Brenda 575 0314 or Myra-Lou 575 6595 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Monday of month. 9.30am-12.30pm 2nd and 4th of month. St Andrew’s Church Hall, corner Dee St/Ranch Road, Mt Maunganui

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

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

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

Papamoa Patchers Quilting

Badminton

Pickleball In The Morning

Inachord Women Singers

Rangatahi Kai Club

For 10-16yrs, 4-5.30pm at Welcome Bay Community Centre, 242 Welcome Bay Rd. Cooking, life skills and developing leadership

Social Indoor Bowls

Greerton Senior Citizens Hall 33 Maitland St. Mondays 12.45pm. Learners welcome

Tauranga City Brass Band

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

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Aglow Mt Maunganui

500 Cards

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

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

Te Puke Community Patrol

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

Oceanside Probus Club

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

Sue Rutherford. A woman of God with years of experience in healing ministry. Tonight. 7pm, Mt Baptist Church, 66 Ranch Rd, Mt Maunganui. Helen 021 175 9100

Te Puke 500 Cards

Tauranga Stamp Club

Tauranga Vision Friendship Club

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

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 Road. 10.1511.15am, strength & balance classes for older adults, all levels of fitness elcome. h. harnie 021 111 8617

Mount Morning Badminton

9.30 to 12.00 Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome, $5 per day. Ph Margaret 575 9792

Olympic Style Shooting

auranga arget i e Club has been locked out of its range by the Legion of Frontiersmen during sublease negotiations. Contact Alan 021 251 2843 for details

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THE WEEKEND SUN 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

Active Seniors Exercise Classes

Otumoetai Tennis Club

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

Otumoetai Walking Group

Lots of dance styles covered 12.30pm at St Peters Church Beach Rd Katikati ‘Dance like no one’s watching’ Ph Gaye 027 274 8753 / 07 577 1753

Preschool Music and Movement

Meet at 10am Greerton Countdown Ph Renee 07 576 6699

Adult tennis. 9am Tues &Thurs. Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Peter 021 542 172 Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Danny 576 6480

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

Adults Ballet Plus

Age Concern Walking Group Avenues Friendship Club

1st Wednesday of Each Month at 9.30am at Tauranga Citizens Club 13th Ave. Ph 027 406 1846

Cards

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

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

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

Tauranga Diabetes Support Group. today at 10am. Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, 14 Norris Street (around the back) 07 5713 422 for more information.

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

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

Sequence Dancing

Scrabble

Social Dancing

1-3pm at Tauranga Citizens Club, 13th Ave. Mix of ballroom, Latin, RnR. Friendly informal group. Ph Joan 021 323 325

St Johns Anglican Playgroup

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

TaiChi Internal Arts

Beginner Classes. Tues & Thurs 9.30am at Te Puke Memorial Hall. Wednesdays 9.30am at St Georges Church Hall, Gate Pa. Thurs 9.30am at Te Puna Memorial Hall. $6. David 027 222 2824

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

Te Puna Playcentre

Fun play sessions for parents/ caregivers & children 0-5yo. Open Tuesday from 9-1pm during term. 225 Te Puna Rd. Ph 07 552 5153 te.puna@playcentre.org.nz

Yoga for All

Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6-7.30pm. Traditional, relaxing Yoga class. Beginners welcome. $15 for one or $110 for nine classes. Bring a mat. Info: Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 6 July 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

500 Cards

Play 500 at our friendly club, 1pm at St Thomas More Church, Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $4. Refreshments and prizes. Barbara 027 216 9066 or Bob 0274 786 282

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

Club Mt Indoor Bowls

Diabetes Support Group

Fernland Spa Gentle Exercise

Healing Rooms Prayer

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

Indoor Bowls Gate Pa

Greerton Community Hall. Club night 7pm, Kevin 543 4044

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Road. Mixed Rollups 12.45-3pm

Marching For Leisure

A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness and friendship. For all Tauranga team’s practice details and contacts Ph Elaine Corbett 021 208 8898

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

Scottish Country Dancing

Mount Community Centre 345 Maunganui Road 7 pm Social Dancing. Geoffrey 544 0839 Lynne 021 1407 912 Steady As You GoExercises for seniors. Improve strength and balance. Friendly group meets Bureta area 2-3pm except 1st Weds. $2. Ph Betty 07 570 3215

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

Tauranga Embroiderers™ Guild meets every Wednesday at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd 10am-2.30pm and 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome. Contact Pat Macdonald 027 311 8876 / 07 576 4546

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Blue and Green Lakes. Grade easy. George 021 127 5018

Tauranga RSA Quiz Night

7pm start. 1237 Cameron Road. Teams of up to 8. $3 p/person. Bar/ snack food available. Ph 578 9654

Tauranga RSA Housie

12.30pm start. 1237 Cameron Rd. Come and enjoy a friendly game of Housie. Bar snacks & coffee available. Ph 578 9654

Tauranga South Garden Club

First Wed of the month at 1 pm. Greerton Bible Church 56 Chadwick Road Greerton Visitors welcome please contact Carmen 027 378 2248

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 7 July 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

New Zealand String Qulartet - First Light. X Space 7.30pm. Tickets available from ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK

Enjoy Overseas Travel?

Winnipeg, Canada May 2023, be home-hosted and host visitors from Boston, U.S.A. Meetings Thursdays & Sundays monthly, phone Jonathan 5722091, 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? Come join us 7pm Wesley Hall, 100 13th Avenue. Enjoy 4-part harmony, friendship and fun. Ph Bernice 5764848, Facebook Keynotes Inc.

Meditate in Tauranga

Combine Buddhist wisdom with meditation to improve the quality of your life. Everyone welcome. $15/10 7pm hall behind Brian Watkins House www.meditateintauranga.org

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

Friday 8 July

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Coffee & Connect

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

Greerton Indoor bowls Club

Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland Street, Greerton. Club Night. 7pm start. Phone Keith 577 1116

AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD NOW! CROWN & BADGER Fri 1st Stagepass 9pm Sat 2nd Groove Link 9pm JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) Sat 2nd All Stars 7.30-10.30pm Sun 3rd Blarney Boys 3-6pm Weds 6th Open Mic Night 7pm

LATITUDE 37 Fri 1st Josh Pow 8.30pm Sat 2nd Matty Buxton – After Rugby Sun 3rd Damo 4-7pm THE PHOENIX Sun 3rd Anzacs Duo 3-6pm

THE RISING TIDE Fri 1st Caleb Cross 6.30pm Sat 2nd Damo – Half time show Sun 3rd Wheriko 2.30pm VOODOO LOUNGE Fri 1st Leigh Hawira 6pm Sat 2nd Mark Affleck 6pm DJ Jam 9pm Sun 3rd Hospo Night DJ Hatta 9pm

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

Mental Health Recovery Workshops

Free workshops for people with experience of mental unwellness or addiction looking for support in recovery. 10-2 at the Historic Village. Call Melody 022 692 5868

Overeaters Anonymous

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

Papamoa Seniors Indoor Bowls

Enjoyable afternoon with other Seniors whilst playing Indoor Bowls at Papamoa Sports Centre Names in by Noon, prizes, $5 entrance

Pickleball

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

Senior Citizens Te Puke

500 cards. 12:45-3pm 8 Palmer Place, Te Puke. New players welcome. Cost $3, includes afternoon tea. Ph Brian 573 8465 Doreen 573 8867 021 254 5569

Te Puke Bowling Club

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

TGA Patchwork & Quilters

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7pm; 2nd & 4th Friday at 10am. Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St. Contact Denise 0272 919 917

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I KEEP MY EYES always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

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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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FOUND KITTENS & PUPPIES various places, colours and sex. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found tabby & white adult cat. Judea area. Ref: 550305 Found tabby & white adult male cat. Papamoa area. Ref: 550674 Found black & white aged adult male cat. Barkes Cnr area. Ref: 550567 Found black & white teen male cat. Te Puke area. Ref: 550740

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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

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

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

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

Movies that inspire our young people What I like most about channels 25-27 on Freeview TV are the movies they show. Great stories of courage, hope, love and devotion, warming the heart and inspiring the mind, are aired regularly. There are great movies to inspire our young people to be honest, loyal and committed to worthy causes. There are movies of heroism and sacrifice in the face of great adversity. There are movies to help us grow in our marriages and other relationships. There are also touching movies speaking to our need to forgive and to show compassion toward others, even people we find difficult to love. There are life-changing stories about people who’ve overcome addiction and other harmful character traits. The Bible says no-one will see God if they don’t pursue holiness. Sadly, for decades now, most movies for people aged 13 and above in mainstream cinema include profanity, unwarranted nudity and all kinds of evil. It’s almost impossible for someone pursuing God and holiness to find a movie to watch these days. If there’s a place for cancel culture, it would be in cancelling today’s mainstream movies that are very good at degrading our souls. The best thing of all about movies on channels

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25-27 though is this. The hope of a better life and better world to come, through Jesus Christ, is presented in ways that will deeply connect with you and your family. Watch them and be blessed forever!

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

ST COLUMBA

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ST ANDREWS EVANS RD COMMUNITY Cnr Macville Rd & Dee St CHURCH, PAPAMOA Mt Maunganui Phone 575 9347 30 Evans Road Phone 574 6190 10.00am Family Service

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

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

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BOOKS AND JIGSAWS wanted for Tauranga Harbour City Lions November Book Sale. Dates 4th 5th 6th November 2022. Drop off points are Harvey Norman Cameron Road, Wet and Forget Chapel St Centre, Countdown Bethlehem Town Centre, 4 Seasons Tauranga Crossing, Bunnings Jean Batten Drive. Please no magazines, encyclopedias. Phone 579 2204 or 543 4418 or 027 270 5292

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