The Weekend Sun - 5 August 2022 by Sun Media

5 August 2022, Issue 1121

Marching for joy! Have you ever heard of or seen a ‘maze march’? If not, Robyn Cotter, Shiree Edgar, Julie Lamont and Michele Cufflin (pictured) – four of the six-strong Glengyle Leisure Marching Team – could make your Saturday a

lot more interesting. Tomorrow, August 6, Tauranga’s Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre will be flooded with leisure marchers from 21 teams, ready to show some top-notch displays. Leisure marching is not about competing or

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winners – it is strictly non-competitive. “The motto for leisure marching is fun, fitness and friendship,” says Glengyle member Glenice Dando. Learn more about the Glengyles and the non-sport on page 6. Photo: John Borren.

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The dark circles of Covid A knock at the door usually means someone is trying to sell something or save a soul.

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It’s hard to get mad at anyone who is just trying to save you from eternal damnation, and door-to-door sales is such a crappy job that I at least start with a polite ‘no thanks’. This is quickly followed by a death stare and then a slow close of the door for dramatic effect. To combat unwanted door-to-door sales, legislation comes into force on August 16. Basically, you get yourself a ‘do not knock’ sign and place it on your letterbox or door. Traders who ignore it are liable for a fine of up to $30,000. It seems like a weird law so I probably won’t get one unless it gets out of control. However, on Wednesday, there is a no-nonsense knock at the door and I feel a flush of annoyance. Mrs Hutch is in the Covid Suite at the far end of the house, where she has been for a couple of days and I had joined the Covid Club with a positive test only an hour earlier – yay!

there should be a big red ‘C’ painted on the door – we manage a contactless transfer, which vaguely resembles the gift-laying part of a pōwhiri.

It’s okay to cry

I close the door just as a silent tear rolls down my cheek. The care package is a lovely gesture but it certainly doesn’t warrant getting all weepy. Having spent two-and-a-half years following the latest Covid-19 developments, I’m surprised that I haven’t heard of the watery eyes before. The tiredness of the last couple of days has also left dark circles under my eyes.

Something to chew on

And the prime suspect is – drum roll – racoon dogs. The Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan is almost certainly where the virus jumped from animals to humans and exhaustive investigations have even pinpointed which part of the market it happened – you guessed it, the part with racoon dogs in it. There’s a fairly extensive list of proteins to choose from in China and badgers, hares, rats and foxes are also sold at the market. They are suspects too but my money is on the racoon dogs. It would certainly explain the dark circles under the eyes.

A sporting chance

The drug deal

As the least offensive of the two of us, I take it upon myself to gingerly open the door and take a step back. Through watery eyes I see a man I have never seen before offering me a bag of drugs. Now that’s not entirely unusual in my neighbourhood but this person is dressed like a businessman and on closer inspection, I spy a tab of the good stuff in his bag – Strepsils. So, I cautiously say ‘Um, hi?’. It turns out the bag is a care package from the wife’s workplace. There’s cough medicine and anti-virals, vitamins and other goodies in there. Unsure of the protocols – I feel like

Fortunately, I have to cut this line of inquiry short. Because, as luck would have it, I stumble upon the latest research on the origin of Covid-19 which has just been published.

Having recently undergone minor surgery on my temple, the overall effect of black eyes and stitches makes me look like an emotional pirate. I dive into the internet to see what other weird symptoms there might be that nobody has openly discussed. There are a few things – almost half of people experiencing really bad Covid had some form of hair loss and then there is a thing called Covid nails which affects finger and toenails.

Everyone reacts in different ways to their Covid-19 diagnosis. Some people go into a cleaning frenzy, others seek out the latest Government advice, and the more organised among us do some online grocery shopping before their eyes get too weepy to look at the screen. Just in case it gets bad, and I lose my upper body strength, I move a big TV into the spare room so I can watch the Commonwealth Games, the cricket and the rugby. I could theoretically watch sport non-stop for five days. But actually, I might just have a snooze now. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Off-street parking fees rise

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Cliff Rd off-street carpark users also wanted to know where the extra fees will go. “I think they need to work on the carpark as well because it floods when it rains a lot,” says Diane. “I have to drive at literally 1km/hr because it’s so muddy [when it rains] and there’s lots of pot holes,” says Michelle. “Is the money they collect from the carparks going towards improving carparking?” Brendan says the fee change will help TCC to cover the cost of providing carparking in Tauranga CBD. “Carparking costs money in terms of the land, surfacing and ongoing costs of providing lighting, payment machines or metres, barriers as well as servicing debt.” Read this story in full at: www.sunlive.co.nz

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“We all live off a budget you know,” says Cliff Rd off-street carpark user Michelle Schwab. “I put that into my budget of what I spend per month on parking.” Diane Harris, who has used the off-street parking site for more than five years, says: “We haven’t got any other option as far as parking so I’m just going to have to absorb that extra cost”. Glen Necastro, who paid $3 when he started parking at the site two-and-a-half years ago, says he may now consider other options. “I live close to a bus stop so I have considered that to come back and forth... I may look into that a little more seriously now.” The Sun asked TCC if it was hesitant to up the parking fees in today’s high cost of living climate. “Yes. We have been keeping parking fees as low as

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we can following Covid-19 and have maintained the two-hour free carparking beyond the initial trial period to support the city centre’s ongoing recovery,” says TCC director of transport Brendan Bisley. A core frustration from Cliff Rd off-street parking users was lack of prior notice that the fees would increase. “How hard would it have been to put up simple signage there to advise us earlier that the rates were going to be increasing?” asks Michelle. “It would’ve been nice to have some notice.”

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Tauranga City workers got a surprise earlier this week when off-street parking fees went up with no warning from council.

Michelle Schwab’s job involves travelling back in forth in her car, saying opting to bus instead does not suit her work.

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Glen Necastro pays his parking using TCC app PayMyPark to make parking payments and was unaware off-street fees had been raised this week.

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More than 5000 residents’ Bay of Plenty Regional Council rates will be significantly different from last year. Differences representing an increase of more than 40 per cent have been calculated for some ratepayers, while the regional council says others will be paying less. It says the increases are due to historical undercharging on the part of the district and city councils, which have invoiced rates on behalf of the regional council previously. This huge jump in rates may surprise some ratepayers, as rate rises indicated in BOPRC’s annual plan signalled a total average rate increase of 2.2 per cent, which included a general rates increase of 5.8 per cent.

Boat salvage

BOPRC’s Harbourmaster team has had its busiest winter in recent memory assisting with the salvage of a number of boats in Tauranga Harbour. The last week in July alone saw four vessels needing assistance from the harbourmaster’s team after heavy rain and strong winds. Deputy harbourmaster Daniel Rapson says the salvage operations are a stark reminder for boat owners to check vessels on moorings. Salvaging a boat that has sunk on its mooring can be a costly exercise for the owner with the bill coming in between $10,000$15,000 per day for a commercial dive team and suitable barge.

The water was five degrees Celsius when the group took a plunge off Salisbury Wharf earlier this week. Photo: John Borren

Five mount runners and mums are plunging into cold waters every week this winter to raise money for Kenzie’s Gift. As a charity organisation, Kenzie’s Gift supports young people and their families who’ve been affected by serious grief or illness to access mental health services. The group of five runners – Josie Calcott, Nicola Wakerley, Leana Buxton, Jackie Webb and Amanda Shaw – had been “plunging” throughout summer, with each having a goal to plunge 52 times this year. After Josie saw the winter swim challenge come up through her friend and founder of Kenzie’s Gift, Nic Russell, she put it to her friends. “They were all for it because they thought it was a great cause, so here we are,” says Josie. “We are The ‘Coffee Rungers’, we ‘run’ first, then we ‘plunge’ and we like our coffee

afterwards.” At least twice-a-week, the group take on the chilly challenge at Pilot Bay to fundraise. “It costs $2000 for a child to have 12 sessions of counselling,” says Josie. “Our initial goal of $2000 was minimal but when we were getting quite close to $1000 I think we decided that we can get higher than $2000, so that’s why we increased it to $4000. It’s only two kids, but hey two kids is better than nothing.”

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Kenzie’s Gift founder Nic Russel lost her own daughter Kenzie at three years old after battling cancer. “[Nic’s] very, very special because of all the things she’s doing for others...and for children who are grieving,” says Josie. “She’s someone that’s soldiered on and kept on giving to others.” After receiving fundraising support for her own health needs, Josie is keen

to support others. Needing cochlear implants to help her hear, Josie says: “I was very lucky and fortunate to have nearly $50,000 fundraised for me several years ago and I really feel that desire to give back after what was done for me”. During the time Josie and her team have been on their winter swim challenge, a friend known to the group lost the father of their children to illness. “[Our friend’s] kids, who are about 13 and 15; they’ve just lost their dad and so it’s hit home,” says Josie. “It’s made it even more moving for us because we know there’s someone in amongst us whose kids are using it [Kenzie’s Gift’s counselling].” The group has raised more than $3000 so far and will continue to plunge to raise funds for Kenzie’s Gift for the rest of winter. Support them at: winterswim2022.raisely.com/josie-calcott Georgia Minkhorst

Convicted killer to be released

Charles John Coulam will be released on parole later this month. He was convicted of murder and assault to commit sexual violation in December 1989, following the death of British backpacker Monica Cantwell on Mauao. She was just one week into a trip to New Zealand when, while walking the northern summit track on Mauao on November 20, 1989, she was raped and strangled. Coulam, now 52, has since been before the NZ Parole Board a number of times, after becoming eligible for parole in 1999. After meeting with the board in July, the decision was made to release Coulam under numerous special conditions on August 29.

Dark period of the year ends

The three-month period with the least amount of available sunlight has come to an end. As days get longer, NZ and the Southern Hemisphere said goodbye to the Solar Winter on August 2 – the 12 weeks of year with the least amount of available sunlight, says WeatherWatch.co.nz head forecaster Philip Duncan. While NZ’s coldest weather usually peaks during the solar winter, Duncan says we sometimes find some very cold air lingers right across August and into September. He says frosts and snow storms can occur well into October for some parts of NZ.

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Uffindell targets gang convoys National’s new MP for Tauranga Sam Uffindell submitted his first Member’s Bill, which aims to prevent gang convoys in the city, just minutes after being sworn in at Parliament on Tuesday.

“Gang convoys are far too prevalent on Tauranga’s streets and Police need more powers to deter this kind of behaviour,” says Uffindell. “The public shouldn’t have to put up with road restrictions and intimidation because gang members feel they can operate with impunity.” Uffindell says his Member’s Bill will give Police the power to issue on-the-spot $500 fines and instantly impound the vehicles of gang members travelling in convoys for 28 days. “Many vehicles involved are purchased through the proceeds of crime, and videos of the convoys become important recruitment tools for the gangs,” says Uffindell. “Given that gang membership is up by 40 per cent under the Labour Government, this recruitment drive is clearly effective. “Labour is good at making announcements, but its MPs have shown they are incapable of actually delivering. Their soft-on-crime approach is making Kiwis less safe.” Uffindell says it’s time that Labour gets serious about crime. “And supporting my Land Transport (Prohibition on Gang Convoys) Amendment Bill would be a good start. “Submitting this Bill on the day of my

Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell with his first Member’s Bill.

swearing-in was a by-election promise I am proud to deliver," says Uffindell. “I will continue to back our Police and work towards improving the safety of the people of Tauranga and Kiwis across New Zealand.”

Western Bay to host candidate debates Puke Ward debate is August 31 at Te Puke High School; and on September 1, the Mayoralty Debate is at University of Waikato, Tauranga, Lecture Theatre, Level 2. Submit questions before Friday, August 19, online at: generationchange.nz Or visit council’s service centres for a printed question form.

run from August 29-September 1. The community is now asked to submit questions for the debates, with a handful selected by council – and posed to the candidates on the debate nights. The Katikati-Waihī Beach Ward debate is August 29 at Katikati Primary School. The Kaimai Ward debate is August 30 at Pahoia School. The Maketu-Te

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The pure joy of leisure marching The Glengyle Leisure Marching team won’t let their small team size stop them from strutting their stuff at this year’s Leisure Marching Display day.

This Saturday, August 6, the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre will be flooded with marchers from 21 different teams ready to show some top notch marching displays. The annual event will see groups

coming from across the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Thames, Taupo, Auckland and more. Among them will be one of the five local Tauranga teams – including Glengyle who have been marching together for 12 years.

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“We have practice for two hours once-a-week on a Thursday night but everybody has run-arounds at home too,” says Glengyle member Glenice Each leisure marching team has their own uniform, creating a spectacular sight when all teams come together in a “maze march”.

Dando. Although teams are dedicated to practice, Leisure marching is strictly non-competitive. “There’s no awards at the end of the day… we do it purely to enjoy it,” says Glenice. “The motto for leisure marching is fun, fitness and friendship.” It is this very motto that started up leisure marching more than 25 years ago in Tauranga. “A group of ladies who used to march as youngsters said: ‘Let’s go down to the park and have a march around’, and it sort of just grew from there,” says Glenice. “Now we’ve got all these teams all over New Zealand.” Traditionally teams are made up of 10 members, however Glengyle has a pocket rocket team of six. “We had a few ladies leave but we’re rebuilding,” says Glenice. They may be few in numbers but Glengyle is still fierce on the marching floor.” Glenice, aged 76, first marched when she was 13 in a team called ‘Demons’. “We probably were!” says Glenice with a laugh. “The people who have

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On the day, teams have up to five minutes to perform their marching display, says Glenice. “Each team chooses their own music and makes their own display and the idea is that you form patterns with the number of women you have on the floor.” The day wraps up with all teams together completing a “maze march” which Glenice describes as “quite a spectacle”. “We’ve had two years of really broken display days because of covid and it’s lovely to think we can all get back together and enjoy the marching.” The leisure marching display day will be held Saturday, August 6, at the QE Youth Centre, Tauranga, commencing 11am. Georgia Minkhorst All are welcome to watch!

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From being on the brink of disappearing with a lack of team players, the team has fully turned things around and made it into tomorrow’s grand final of the Waiariki Rugby League Competition. Earlier this year in March, the team was battling to recruit players to keep the game and club alive. To fundraise and create awareness for the club’s survival, Papamoa Bulldog players carried tetraplegic Bryce Dinneen up the Papamoa Hills. Engaging the community and league supporters with the event, this was the start of the team’s revival. “On the Tuesday training following the event we had 26 players turn up for training…that was the start of our journey,” says co-caption Teia Dunster. “We’ve just hung in there and managed to get a team and we’ve actually gone through the season with only losing two games in the whole season.” The Papamoa Bulldog boys have been

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Emma Christie with her poster titled ‘Fish will die if we don’t try’ at Fergusson Park. Photo: John Borren.

Little Tauranga artist Emma Christie’s poster greets people at Fergusson Park’s entrance to spread an anti-pollution message. The 10-year-old Matua Primary school student won a recent Stormwater Poster Competition, which was set up by Tauranga City Council’s Waterline Programme – an education advice service. Out of the top 10 finalists of Matua school students, Emma’s artwork has been chosen to remind the community that stormwater drains are only for rain. “We had to design a poster to stop people from putting rubbish, and oil and stuff that can pollute the earth into drains,” says Emma. Her poster was installed late-July on two signs at

the park. “Her lovely poster reminds us that ‘Fish will die if we don’t try’, referring to not putting pollutants down our stormwater system,” says Waterline educator Sarahann du Plooy. As a kid that loves animals and art, Emma’s parents were proud that she could win a competition that involves two of her favourite things. “Thank you to the school and Waterline because it’s just a real boost to her confidence,” says Emma’s mum Melissa. “All the entries were amazing, and we’d like to thank everyone who submitted art and voted. The tamariki really did an amazing job!” says Sarahaan. When Fergusson Park-goers see her poster, Emma wants people to think twice. “Don’t throw rubbish in the drain…I just hope people listen.” Georgia Minkhorst

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Lions ask worms for books Horror, fantasy, classics, comics, action and adventure, detective and murder mysteries to gardening, self-help guides or biographies and autobiographies and every type of book in between.

Tauranga Harbour City Lions Club is asking Western Bay of Plenty residents to donate good quality books to its annual November book sale. “We need good quality, clean, readable books. The sort of books you think other people might like to read, and jigsaws,”

says convenor Christine Currie. The Tauranga club needs thousands of books to make the November 4-6 sale a success and raise as much money as possible, with every dollar going back to the community, says Christine. The book fair started in 2007 and Christine says every year it gets bigger and bigger. “We put out about 1000 banana boxes of really good books for sale at the event in November – so we’re asking the community to donate their good condition reads they no longer need or want.” Come November, the Lions deck out two big rooms at Tauranga Racecourse full of

books for sale – but before then club volunteers need to prep books for the sale – so they need donations now. “One room we fill with fiction books; the other we fill with non-fiction. All fiction is all in alphabetical order. In the non-fiction room, all books are grouped into themes.” Christine says book donation drop-off points are at Harvey Norman Cameron Rd, Wet and Forget Chapel St Centre, Countdown Bethlehem Town Centre, 4 Seasons Tauranga Crossing, and Bunnings Jean Batten Drive. For more details, phone: 579 2204 or: 543 4418 or: 027 270 5292.

James Shaw to visit Historic Village next week Green Party co-leader and Minister for Climate Change James Shaw is to talk climate change and the future of New Zealand’s environment in Tauranga City next week. “He is coming to the Historic Village Hall on Friday, August 12 at 7.30pm,” says Tauranga Green Party member Hillary Burrows. “We all have to know about climate change. New Zealand is

not that wide apart and we’ve got lots of waterways here in Tauranga. “It’s about climate change, seas rising and what the Government is going to say we have to do.” A member of the Green Party for 29 years, Hillary is excited for the upcoming meeting with the co-leader. James Shaw. She says the upcoming meeting is a great chance for the people of Tauranga, who are passionate about climate change, to talk about their concerns.

Friday 5 August 2022 Lionesses Christine Currie and Faye Mayo have been preparing books for the big sale in November for years – and it keeps growing! Photo: Daniel Hines.

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Fellowship for Te Puke ocean scientist Te Puke woman and University of Waikato PhD student Kiri Reihana has become the first Māori PhD pupil to receive the L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science mentoring fellowship. Only one is granted each year in New Zealand – and Kiri, of Te Rarawa, Ngāi Tūhoe and Whakatōhea descent, is the latest to receive the award.

The mother-of-four, who is halfway through her Environmental Sciences PhD research studying tuangi (cockles) and their impact on the wellbeing of Bay of Plenty's Ōhiwa Harbour, is based at the University's Tauranga campus. Kiri’s research feeds into the Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge, which is focusing on Ōhiwa Harbour. Kiri says the most rewarding part of her project is working outdoors,

and looking at nature in both a micro and macro scale. She loves living in the BOP, saying it’s perfect as she is a “real beach person”.

Descendant

Kiri was keen to pick up her project because her mum is a descendant of local tribes Whakatōhea and Ngāi Tuhoe. “One of my uncles also sits on the iwi advisory group. “I thought it sounded like a sign, and I was supposed to go in this direction.” “It’s a lot more laidback than Auckland too. My kids didn’t like it at first, but now they say: ‘This was the best decision you ever made.’ “There’s also that iwi link we have; my children are very connected to this land.” Kiri began pursuing environmental science nearly 15 years ago while working as an environmental architect. “One of my dad’s friends asked if I’d like to come to some night classes,” says Kiri. “He told me it was six weeks’ long. It was an Awanuiarangi course in Auckland. We did some taxonomy, which is naming seashells, bugs and plants by their Latin, Māori and English names. “I said: ‘This is really cool’ and

Te Puke resident Kiri Reihana is the latest Kiwi recipient of the L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science mentoring fellowship. Photo: John Borren.

my dad’s friend told me it was a three-and-a-half year degree. I said: ‘Hang on a minute, what happened to the six weeks of night classes?’” laughs Kiri.

Rena spill

Soon after scholarships came up, and Kiri was able to work on the Rena oil spill in Tauranga that captured international attention at the time. “That really got me into it. I was working on environmental architecture anyway, but this really honed in on that environmental side.” For her PhD, Kiri also enjoys working alongside many iwi that work in the harbour. “My project was initially meant to be studying cockles and pipi,

but after we mapped the cockle beds we realised they were so expensive that we had to stick to one species. “They’re absolutely massive, even the iwi were really surprised, so it was a really positive thing to see.” Kiri heads to Melbourne in November for the L'OréalUnesco Women in Science conference with other L'Oréal fellows. “We get flown over to attend as mentees.” Beforehand, she’ll head to Spain for a Claude McCarthy Fellowship for the Estuarine, Coastal Shelf Association (ECSA59) conference, and has ‘tagged on’ a visit to her brother Phillip, who lives in Berlin.

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Passion for politics, youth leadership strengthened Youth Parliament was recently held in Wellington and I was extremely fortunate to have an outstanding young woman, Lily Pearce, from Tauranga Girls’ College as my Youth MP.

For my column this week I’ve handed it over to Lily to write about her experience at Youth Parliament to highlight the fantastic experience this offers our young people. From July 18-20, I had the privilege Parliament event in Wellington. of representing Jan Tinetti as her I thoroughly enjoyed learning Youth MP at the New Zealand Youth about parliamentary processes, exploring the Health Inquiry topic in my select committee, and sitting in Jan’s seat in the House. I’m grateful to have met many fellow Youth MPs from around the country, spoken in the general debate, and voted on the Mock Bill. In the general debate, I spoke about the struggles the youth population face while navigating the world of social media. It was a privilege to speak about this because I believe that the realities of social media consumption is not talked about enough. Speaking in the House and being filmed on Parliament TV, made for an incredibly special experience. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Jan for selecting

Jan Tinetti with Lily Pearce.

me as her Youth MP. I really enjoyed accompanying her as we attended many different events around Tauranga, such as Tech Week’s ‘Women in Tech’ event, the annual Battle of Gate Pa memorial, the Tauranga Civic Anzac Memorial, and the Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service

Easter Appeal fundraiser, etc. Jan displayed incredible kindness by making time for me in her busy schedule. It is safe to say my passion for politics and youth leadership has further strengthened through the incredible Youth Parliament experience!

Consultation opens on Election Access Fund

The establishment of a fund to support disabled people participating in parliamentary elections is a step closer with consultation now open on the Election Access Fund.

transport to events or meetings. They are costs that non-disabled candidates do not face,” says the Electoral Commission’s chief electoral officer Karl Le Quesne.

Disabled people seeking selection or standing as a candidate in a parliamentary general election or by-election will be able to apply for a grant from the $1m fund to help cover their costs. “Costs could include things like paying for sign language interpreters or accessible

“We are asking interested groups and individuals to take part in a survey on the fund. We want feedback on the practical aspects of how we will operate the fund, including eligibility for funding and the sorts of expenses it should cover. “Having the input of the disability community throughout the process to design and develop the Fund is critical to ensure that it works well in practice,” says Karl. The survey can be filled in online at: elections.nz/getting-involved/election-access-fund/ election-access-fund-consultation-survey Hard copies, including in alternate formats, can be downloaded from: elections.nz or requested by calling: 0800 36 76 56. Consultation closes August 14. The Electoral Commission is responsible for setting up and running the Election Access Fund under the Election Access Fund Act 2020. It’s expected the fund will be in operation and open for applications in September.

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P3 Research is looking for volunteers to take part in the ASPEN study - a study investigating a potential new treatment for

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Friday 5 August 2022

No basics guaranteed in NZ right now On Tuesday, August 2, I was sworn in and delivered my maiden speech in the House.

and pushing a generation of New Zealanders out of home ownership, where only one-third of NCEA students have basic writing skills, where people camp in the rain outside hospital, and where there are more than 100 shootings in a month. Does this sound like a developed, democratic country? It’s so important that we get a National-led government back in power. In my maiden speech I focused relentlessly on where we’re going wrong

What an honour and thank you Tauranga for sending me there! I also delivered on my by-election promise and submitted my anti-gang convoy Member’s Bill. It’s great to be here, and there is so much hard work to do. We have a situation where this Government can’t guarantee the basics of a one-personone-vote democracy, where they are actively bidding up the price of affordable housing

and what we need to do. This country is for all of us and we want to see it prosper. We want our children to be educated, our sick to get easy access to healthcare, our young families to be able to work hard and buy a house.

Sam Uffindell MP for Tauranga For assistance and appointments please get in touch

Native plants and information on offer in Te Puke Te Puke Forest & Bird is hosting its annual native tree and shrub street stall today, August 5, outside the Post Office site on Jellicoe St from 8am. Forest & Bird Te Puke branch chair Carole Long says their amazing patron Dorothy Mutton nourishes native tree seedlings all year to provide for the street stall. “There is a wide variety of plants available at very reasonable prices and customers can also talk to members about the projects Forest & Bird are promoting locally and nationwide,” says Carole. The branch will also have magazines and information available on ideal places to visit to

That’s not too much to ask – in fact, it’s the basics of living in a first world country. We need a Nationalled government and we need to restore some sense and competency to the Treasury benches. Roll on the General Election!

enjoy the natural world, says Carole, who reckons no-one will miss a deal on native trees and shrubs. “Our Te Puke Branch of F&B has supported local groups who are caring for kiwi and kokako in Otanewainuku forest, NZ dotterel at Maketu and Pukehina, and rare native frogs in Otawa sanctuary. Our focus is to be a ‘voice for nature’ and there are many challenges to face. “We also have a Kiwi Conservation Club available for young children, and the national office is promoting information and activities for young adults.” Those wanting to snap up a bargain today, August 5, need to bring cash and a carry bag for purchases.

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A victory for Omokoroa intersection projected 10-15 year design life, based on traffic growth modelling, and will be constructed in a way that supports the future interchange. Yes, it’s an interim solution. But the community is much better off having this solution than nothing it all. Thank you to Kāinga Ora for seeing the vital nature of this project, and to Waka Kotahi for working with us to create a solution that keeps us all moving forward. I also want to acknowledge the support of Jan Tinetti and Angie Warren Clark. Council will now get on with completing the detailed design and other consenting tasks – with hopes of putting that first spade in the ground as early as Christmas. We’ll keep you in the loop at each step of the process.

Council has secured $38 million for the upgrade, which will improve safety and capacity, as well as open up much-needed housing potential.

Housing shortage It has taken many behind-the-scenes conversations with government officials to keep the safety issues surrounding this intersection top of mind. I know this news will bring immense relief to those who use the intersection regularly.

This funding is the direct result of council’s proposal to the Kāinga Oraled Infrastructure Acceleration Fund: a fund established to support housing development in areas of need. It’s no secret we have a housing shortage across the region. Ōmokoroa has plenty of housing potential which, until now, has been unavailable because we simply could not place any more pressure on the intersection. With the upgrade complete, council expects more than 900 new homes will be built by 2029 – including a mix of standalone homes, affordable homes and medium density housing. Four key developers have also entered ‘Housing Outcome Agreements’ with Kāinga Ora and council to show their

commitment to delivering this housing as quickly as possible. I’m thrilled we have found a solution that allows us to finally upgrade this intersection, and support the region with much-needed additional housing.

Interim roundabout

The upgrade will see a new interim roundabout built at SH2/Ōmokoroa Rd, four-laning of Ōmokoroa Rd from SH2 to Prole Rd, and a second roundabout at the future Francis Rd intersection to service the industrial area. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will also contribute $5m to the project plus land – making this a $43 million upgrade. The interim SH2 roundabout has a

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Adding another chemical…

Funding from the New Zealand Government to add fluoride to our drinking water by July 2024, has been sugar-coated with an allocation of funds to our Tauranga City Council. The dilemma is that not just once, but two referendums in the past few years, resulted in a sound public rejection of adding fluoride to our drinking water. In fact, fluoride was removed in 1992 because of the referendum. So the big decision now is will the TCC members go against the wishes of the community? Will TCC ignore the legal binding referendum?

Will TCC ignore the calls for less pollution in our water? After all, what we all drink, eat, take 50 per cent (science analysis), is eliminated for the wastewater system to handle – and, already, the old water filter system faces a challenge removing most drugs, chemicals and toxins, so remain inert and recycled. The US Environmental Protection Agency has called for less toxins in our water, as it is affecting marine life and the world’s future. Janice Priest.Health consultant, author ‘Ocean of Drugs’, Tauranga.

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An unwelcome parking warden!

Sunday was a cold mid-winter’s day on the Main Beach Mount Maunganui, a few locals and school holidaymakers were out to enjoy some fresh air. There were no significant traffic or parking issues as you might find on a busy summer’s weekend and which can justify monitoring, yet among those going about their business and regardless of the abundance of free parking spaces was a rather pompous Tauranga City Traffic Warden looking to spoil the day for some. I am of no doubt that council managers will find all number of mindless reasons to justify his presence but from a local’s perspective, and others present, we were somewhat aggrieved that we were, assumed,

paying a council staff member double-time to police parking and justify his presence with unreasonable ticketing when clearly there was little justification. People come to the beach as it costs little and is a pleasant place to be enjoyed. His presence along with the senseless greed to collect additional revenue for the council’s coffers is an activity most unwelcomed at this time of the year and notably when so many are finding the current economic climate difficult. Michael O’Neill, Mount Maunganui. Editor’s note: Tauranga City Council was approached for a reply, but declined in this instance.

Solution to empty We just have way too many rules… heads on our roads!

Re: ‘The crazy way we drive’ from The Hutch, page 2, The Weekend Sun, July 29. After reading this column, I totally agree with it. Also, while I have driven trucks and being higher up it is easier to spot the empty heads on the road. There is an obvious solution to the problem, and that is for a driver having to pass a mentality test before they can apply for a driver’s licence. The positive flow-on effect would be less road congestion. We would have to strictly police the issue of driving without a licence and have extremely heavy penalties for it to the point where these empty heads get the message. Graham Holloway, Gate Pa.

How do ya know who’s a good one?

Re: ‘Voters – please don’t make same mistakes again!’ letter, page 14, The Sun, July 29. Dear editor – what a good idea! Yes, let’s all vote for good, competent, altruistic councillors at the next Local Body Elections . Actually, that is what I thought I was doing at the last elections. How does the average person know who is capable and competent? Frances Dallas, Mount Maunganui.

Re: Tauranga City Council’s consultation on Easter trading policy for shops. The council has the problem of deciding what to do about businesses being open. Why are they telling shops who can and who cannot open? Who are they protecting? Why is the council involved? Shops should be able to choose themselves as to when they open. We have too many rules. When rules are bad or wrong, the rules will be ignored. Look at the 30km/hr signs left up at weekends on roads – with no workers or machinery around, the 30km/hr sign is ignored. Vic Brazier, Avenues.

Freedom of Speech as it should be!

I want to give a big vote of thanks to The Weekend Sun, which will print letters that can, at times, be controversial. This is Freedom of Speech as it should be in our democratic New Zealand. Many thanks too to Peter Dey, who commented on my letter of June 10. In these trying times, when there will be people who do not write for fear of being howled down, remember the words of Evelyn Beatrice Hall. I paraphrase: “I may not like what you say, but I will fight to the death your right to say it”. Helen Weston, Katikati.

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Friday 5 August 2022

Rongoā Māori offered to ACC clients and now staff In what’s being described as a government department first – ACC is offering rongoā Māori (traditional Māori healing) to its kaimahi (staff) through a recent extension of its Support Your Wellbeing services.

Tauranga-based ACC Recovery Partner Cheryl Pakaru is thrilled to see the commitment ACC has made to her and fellow kaimahi with rongoā Māori. Cheryl works with seriously injured clients in Tauranga who have sustained a life-changing injury. Her goal is to make a difference every day. “When I come to mahi, it’s not just me who I represent,” says Cheryl, who is from Ngāiterangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Pukenga, Tainui, and grew up living off the moana (ocean).

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“It’s my tūpuna, it is my whānau. In terms of my upbringing, it was not only my parents. “It was kuia and kaumatua (grandparents). “Growing up with them, they certainly influenced me to be the person I am today.” Cheryl says there have been times when she’s needed to access the Employee Assistance

than 20 years’ experience, says it’s the first government organisation she’s heard of offering rongoā to their kaimahi. “The fact that ACC is doing it is just amazing. “First or last, it doesn’t matter. I’m really grateful that the people who are looking after the health and wellbeing of those who have had injuries, they themselves are being looked after.”

Tauranga’s Cheryl Pakaru.

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Programme. “It’s not only me going, it is who I represent. When I’m looking for a provider, I’m looking for someone who understands me in terms of who I am and what my values are. Like many Māori, I needed a holistic approach to my wellbeing.”

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Since July 11, ACC kaimahi can choose rongoā Māori services when needed. The service is there to support their wellbeing in the workplace and in their personal lives, with the offering made alongside ACC’s existing EAP service. It is available to Māori and non-Māori kaimahi. Donna Kerridge, a traditionally trained rongoā Māori practitioner with more

Cause of illness

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ACC’s Tumu Pae Ora Michelle Murray is very proud of this initiative. “In the past two years, we’ve supported more than 2000 clients through traditional Māori healing – it’s fantastic to now offer that same choice for our own kaimahi. “We have set the stage for increased trust and meaningful change – a new chapter in ACC’s relationship with Māori that has already begun.”

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Comforting those passing on Bay of Plenty duo Gaylene Delaney and Robyn Wilson are gearing up to provide “assistance and comfort” to those who are nearing their final days of life.

The pair first met when taking a course on becoming qualified ‘end of life doulas’ hoping to aid those who are in need to navigate the country’s complicated health system, and plan to die peacefully. “Birth doulas are more commonly known in New Zealand than end of life doulas,” says Robyn. An ‘end of life doula’ can help a person with ‘end of life’ planning but will not give medical or clinical advice. The pair say they are hoping to raise awareness about the importance of end of life doulas – coinciding with Australia’s Dying to know Day on August 8, which is an annual event to spread the word about how to prepare for the end of life. “I think this type of work calls people and not the other way around. I have a background as a registered social worker, and Gaylene is a registered nurse and has experience in palliative care.

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“Our job is to make sure people are prepared for what is coming ahead surrounding death. “We help the transition be as easy and as comfortable as it can possibly be. “If somebody is prepared for their death along with their family, they can grieve in the way that they need to – instead of how they are told or what the ‘norm’ is.” Robyn says an example of this is with Māori tangi (funerals). “They grieve really well and do it together as a whanau. In our society, that is not really happening,” says Gaylene. “It impacts the family on a long term if they aren’t able to grieve well, and that’s what we are trying to prevent.” Gaylene says the end of life doula practice is well-known overseas, despite being relatively new to New Zealand.

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Gaylene Delaney and Robyn Wilson are raising awareness about the importance of end of life doulas, and making a plan for the end of life. Photo: John Borren.

“It has really taken off in Australia the last few years. We are both keen to get people more familiar with it here – we are the only ones providing this service in the Bay of Plenty,” says Gaylene. When working as a community nurse, she noticed the practice was mostly physical and “unfortunately wasn’t so focused on a holistic experience”. “The hospice does cover some of it, but they don’t have the time or the resources to do all of it, so what we do is fill in the gaps.

Other needs

“It’s not about just looking after the body. It’s also the mind, emotional and spiritual needs.” Gaylene believes that people’s experience of dying in New Zealand is “not as good as it could be”. “We can do way better. If people don’t die well, that can be quite traumatic. A lot of families are experiencing some severe trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder after seeing their loved ones not die well, and that also complicates the grief process.” Gaylene says most people want to die at home, but can’t due to a lack of support. She adds this is where the end of life doula service can help to ensure people have the experience they want. The pair both say it does not matter what religion or cultural traditions people may have, they are there to ensure those wishes are fulfilled. For more information on the services Robyn and Gaylene are providing, visit: www.doulalifeservices.co.nz Taylor Rice and: www.embracelife.co.nz

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Are you taking a joint supplement? – Part 1

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They say death and taxes are the only certainties, but osteoarthritis must be close to this list.

The sales of worldwide joint and bone supplements are worth a staggering US$11.7 billion and expected to grow by another 50 per cent during the next five years. The majority use joint supplements to treat joint problems, most for osteoarthritis, with about 40 per cent developing knee osteoarthritis alone. Pain is a great motivator and people turn to joint supplements for relief; but do they help?

Significant research

There’s been significant research into compounds found in joint supplements, especially glucosamine, chondroitin, and turmeric. It comes as no surprise that studies come to differing conclusions, ranging from poor to excellent results. While studies and research can be helpful, my criteria for assessing osteoarthritis supplements is simple. I assess the effectiveness of my supplements (and others) by whether they help. An important part of my discipline of nutritional medicine is regularly reviewing progress. When someone commences my joint supplements, I contact them

after six weeks, then again at three months to see how they’re doing. The measure of assessment is again simple; is it working.

Joint health assessment

When someone purchases my joint products, I offer a joint health assessment that the majority adopt. I ask questions about the problem, including its diagnosis and treatment, symptoms and a description of limitations in mobility. At the sixweekly review we compare progress to the initial assessment and modify the programme as needed. One thing I can say for certain is if people don’t get a tangible benefit, they will stop taking them. Results are my sole measure whether a supplement is helping. For more information, give me a call or email: john@abundant.co.nz You can read my newsletter at: www.abundant.co.nz

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Breeds can be prone to certain disease or injuries Some animals are predisposed to certain problems due to their genetics or breed conformation – the way that they are built.

For example, Cocker Spaniels are prone to getting dry eye, some Sharpei dogs have eyelids that roll inwards and rub on the eye surface, which is called entropion. There are animal breeds with squashed in faces; Persian cats, often have poorly developed tear ducts. There are also certain types of pathogens – disease-causing organisms – like herpes virus in cats that cause eye problems including weepy eyes and eye ulcers. Eye disease and injuries can be very painful and may progress

rapidly, occasionally resulting in irreversible damage. Sometimes this can lead to loss of vision and even loss of the eye itself. For this reason, it’s always a good idea to have your pet checked by a vet and to get appropriate treatment to ease pain and prevent complications as soon as possible.

Keeping your pets happy in winter With wet weather causing mucky backyards and less dry-time outside, it’s still key to ensure pets stay happy and healthy during winter, according to the SPCA. It’s important for pets to get stimulation, even if it’s too wet to go outside. Combat the winter boredom blues with these helpful tips from the SPCA. Making sure you have indoor activities to keep your pet happy and healthy is important. Puzzle feeders are great for cats, dogs and other pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs. These make your pet ‘work’ for their food or treats and help keep pets warm and stay active. They can be purchased or made at home, with studies showing many pets prefer

to ‘work’ for their food rather than get it for free. Some pets are more motivated than others, so playing around with puzzle feeders is a great way to keep pets entertained while figuring out their likes and dislikes. Sensory enrichment involves one or more of the five senses – smell, touch, taste, sight, hearing – and can help your pet stay mentally active. Play hide and seek with your dog so they have to rely on their sense of smell to find you, a toy or hidden food. Buy or make a scratching post and climbing shelves to replace trees for your cat to climb and scratch all over. Keep in mind pets get cold – despite their fur coat. So ensure thy have adequate shelter and a warm area to sleep year-round.

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This sweet three-month-old girl was brought into the shelter as part of a litter of seven pups. They were in bad shape and needed some feeding up and vet attention. They have since gotten the treatment they needed and are happy and healthy and raring to find their new forever homes! Bean is quite gentle when she plays but is still full of puppy fun and can’t wait to meet her new whanau.

If you think you have the right home for this young girl, call the Tauranga centre on: 07 5780245. Reference number: 547547.

Nagini looking for a loving home Nagini is a three-month-old, Rottweiler-cross mixed breed. She is tricoloured with a cute little white chest star, and a pair of adorable ginger eyebrows. She is a loving little pup which appreciates a good old cuddle and belly rubs, and is being fostered with another dog and her sibling. She has been introduced to cats and younger children. Nagini loves to play games such as tug, fetch, keep away, and zoomies! One must always love a good round of the zoomies, wherever they

occur. Outside is the best! She is a loving and cheeky little lady, who doesn’t much like the crate but with further training she will get used to it. She’s an adorable girl who is looking for a place to call home forever. Nagini is good with kids, cats, and other dogs. She is up-to-date with all her shots, microchipped and is working on crate-training. To find out more, message the RRR Facebook page: www.facebook.com/RRRCanine

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Police handle unusual suspect on night shift Late shifts in Ōpōtiki are never dull, but this one turned into more of a ‘hoot’ than usual for two Eastern Bay of Plenty policemen recently.

In between dealing with two traffic matters where drivers blew over 1000mg/L and dealing with a serious crash, Senior Constables Marty Madsen and Willy Searle’s night was interrupted by this feathered friend who needed a bit of assistance. It had been a busy night, racing from one job to another when Willy came across the wee morepork in the middle of the road after it had been clipped by a car, reported the Bay of Plenty & Taupo Police Facebook page. After initially mistaking the native bird for a hedgehog, Willy rescued the stunned bird off the road.

“I put him in the car and shot back into town as Marty is a bit of a bird whisperer,” says Willy. “By the time I got back to town he started to warm up and flap around a bit.” After recovering enough to pose for the camera and giving Willy a nip of thanks, the bird was well enough to

be returned to Waiotahe Beach and released back into the wild. While it was all jokes on the night, Willy reckons his close up encounter was “a bit of a privilege really” and definitely made for a welcome break in the steady stream of jobs. (Source: ‘Police Ten One Magazine’).

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Senior Constable Willy Searle and his unusual passenger. Photo: BOP & Taupo Police Facebook page.

Feline hyperthyroidism and treatment for it Feline hyperthyroidism is the most common endocrine disorder in older cats, caused by overactive thyroid glands in the neck.

The excess thyroid hormone has a profound effect on metabolism and stresses many major organs. Once diagnosed, your cat should receive treatment. If left untreated, signs will lead to severe weight loss and life-threatening complications. Hyperthyroidism signs: losing weight, restlessness, increased drinking, poor coat condition. A quick in-house blood test will reveal elevation of thyroid hormones confirming diagnoses.

Treatments include radio-iodine therapy: the gold standard option. A small dose of radioactive iodine is administered, the radiation destroys the overactive cells. Medical therapy with life-long anti-thyroid medication, surgical treatment to remove the thyroid gland and nutritional treatment with specialised diet. The goal of treatment is to restore normal thyroid function. Tauranga Veterinary Services is proud to announce we will soon be offering the worldwide gold standard radioactive iodine treatment at in our clinic!

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Turn a dream career into reality! The Canvas Tauranga Careers Expo opens its doors next Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13 at Trustpower Arena, in what will be the region’s most comprehensive expo for students exploring their training, study or career options, and for adults looking to upskill, or change careers.

Hosted by Priority One and The Rotary Club of Tauranga, this year the expo features more than 60 exhibitors. Priority One general manager – workforce and policy Greg Simmonds says the expo is a fantastic opportunity for both students and their parents to engage with employers and training providers who can assist them with their career decisions. “The expo is valuable in bringing together local and national training institutes alongside a range of the region’s leading businesses to showcase employment pathways. For adults, there are also opportunities to explore a change in career, upskill and make vital connections with local employers,” says Greg.

Informative platform

The Rotary Club of Tauranga organiser Sue Boyne says the expo provides an energising and informative platform for getting informed, making connections and

creating opportunities. “Each year we have students who come along, chose their training institute and, at the same time, connect with a local business that results in them having the connections to secure summer internships and potential inroads to a full-time job at the end of their studies.” Tauranga Girls’ College deputy head girl Lily Pearce attended last year’s expo and says it really helped her get a better insight into what she might be interested in doing once she has finished school. “It’s such an awesome opportunity. “As someone who didn’t really know

what they wanted to do after finishing school, it gave me a good insight into what the opportunities are out there. “I really enjoyed looking around the different universities from all around the country and I was able to talk to all the friendly staff members.”

Showcase pathways

Greg says Priority One sees the expo as a platform to showcase career pathways and the skills employers are looking for. “Tauranga is growing quality jobs across a huge range of sectors. “Canvas Careers Expo helps to profile work opportunities in the region and the

training pathways to get there. We strongly encourage parents and whanau to attend with their kids to help them make the most of the opportunity to connect with such a large number of employers and training providers,” says Greg.

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Electrical engineering not a closed circuit Etco is part of the changing face of electrical engineering, and it couldn’t be a better time to join the industry.

Established by Master Electricians 31 years ago, Etco ensures high quality training of their apprentices and provides stable employment for them through their apprenticeships. Etco provides free off-job training through night classes and places apprentices with host companies for on-job training. “At Etco you earn while you learn,” says regional manager Lindsay John.

Exciting times

With the rise of renewable, solar energy, Electrical Vehicles, EV chargers and home automation, Lindsay says its exciting times in the electrical engineering world.

Shylah Jury gives a thumbs up to electrical engineering.

“It’s a great industry to get in right now because there’s a lot happening.” “No day is the same and I think you’ll find that what electricians were doing 20 years ago, they would probably never imagine what they’re doing now.”

As an ever-growing industry, Etco has openings for people keen to start their electrical engineering journey in the Bay of Plenty, says Lindsay. “It’s a great opportunity for females to get into the industry because we’re breaking all the barriers at the moment.” He adds that female tradespeople are highly valued by companies. “It’s not just a male-dominated industry like it used to be.”

Women are part of the changing face of the electrical industry

Ample pathways

Lindsay says one of the biggest misconceptions with electrical engineering is that it only leads to one pathway. “The thing is you go into an electrical apprenticeship and think at the end you’re just going to be an electrician.” While this is one pathway, Lindsay says there is a raft of other paths such as project management, estimation and electrical design. He adds university is still an option too. “You can still do a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology after the completion of the Level 4 apprenticeship... the industry actually prefer those graduates that come out of university and have done that because they come with practical experience.” Etco apprentice candidates need to have or be working towards achieving eight or more NCEA Level 2 credits in each subject in Maths, English and an industryrelated science, such as physics. For those that don’t meet this, Etco has a foundation programme to provide a potential path into the electrical industry. “Electrical engineering is quite a diverse role and it’s really exciting; I don’t think you ever stop learning in this industry.” For more information, see their advert on this page.

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Whatever career you have chosen or if you’re considering a few, this expo is the opportunity to deep dive into understanding more about potential future pursuits and getting a clear sense of direction. The tagline for the expo is: ‘Two days. Free entry. Chat. Explore. Plan’. So go along, get connected. Get informed. Get empowered! This is the best

chance to connect and engage with tertiary and training providers and some of the region’s leading businesses in Tauranga.

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Find out what it’s really like to walk in their shoes for a day. Double-check the career you think you want is right for you. Get clarity on the right steps to take to start your career or change it. The time you spend at this expo and the conversations you have, could be life-changing. The Canvas Careers Expo is free to attend and runs 9am-3pm on Friday, August 12 and Saturday, August 13, at Trustpower Arena, Baypark. Go to: www.canvascareers.co.nz

Bay urged to back next generation of young creatives A prestigious competition for talented creatives in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty is about to open – and local business leaders and donors are being called on to show support. The Q Awards are for 16 to 18-year-olds, with categories across a range of creative disciplines and prizes that can kick-start careers. Students from nine schools participated in the awards last year, with entries in fields that included graphic, photography, moving image, architecture, and product. Prizes included internships at local businesses, and financial support ranging from $250 to $6500 for equipment needed to further a creative career. It’s hoped the prize levels can be repeated this year, and that local businesses and individuals who back creativity will get behind the awards just as they did in 2021. “The prizes can really help to launch a young person’s career in the creative industries,” says Quentin van Heerden, whose Tauranga-based digital agency Quentosity established the Q Awards. “It’s only thanks to the generosity of our inaugural sponsors that category winners received such amazing prizes last year. “To make that same difference to young people’s

The countdown has started for the 2022 Q Awards, a competition for up-and-coming creatives run by digital agency Quentosity.

lives this year, we really need sponsors to come forward. If you’re a Bay business or an individual that values creativity and backing young talent, then sponsorship of the Q Awards is a great way to make a difference.” Quentin says he tasked his agency with setting up the awards as he knew “how powerful and inspiring the creative fields can be”. He also points out with the Q Awards being a charitable trust, individuals (not sponsors) can claim a donation tax credit on a donation of $5 or more. The Q Awards, which has a board of trustees from the Tauranga and Western BOP community, are set to open for entries in September at: www.qawards.co.nz Any businesses, or local donors, interested in supporting the Q Awards, are urged to email: info@qawards.co.nz for further details.

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It’s a busy August for live music Last week it was new recordings in the Bay – this week it’s gigs. After a relatively quiet winter, people seem to be more relaxed about Covid and there is a veritable log-jam of shows lined up for the Bay. Every band and their mother has decided that August is a good time to tour. I’m going to skip to next weekend, which seems sensible, giving everyone a chance to book a babysitter, programme the TV and take a good seven days to pre-load. But even this weekend is packed with music. For instance... Friday, August 5, Australian singer Toni Swain is at The Jam Factory; next night it’s an International Blues Music Day concert with Kokomo and Mike Garner; and on Sunday a singer/songwriter afternoon with Monty Bevins. Over at Totara Street, one of their biggest draws, AutoMatic 80s, will be pounding out big-hair tunes on Saturday, while Sunday afternoon sees the debut of the free monthly Chur Chon Sndy, which promises BBQ, live music and presumably religious content, though advertisements don’t mention that.

Big wheels...

So, on to next weekend, when Wheel Of Experience roll through the Bay, stopping at Katikati for a Folk Club Arts Junction show on the Friday night, August 12, before hitting the Jam Factory on Saturday, August 13. They are a trio who present something between theatre and a concert, bringing New Zealand history to life through songs. Led by Peter Daubé’s vocals, and accompanied by multi-instrumentalists David Ward (Indian ink Theatre Company) and Dave Khan (Reb Fountain, Marlon Williams) the band create a musical journey, with songs that range from haunting ballads to wailing sea shanty, from blistering bluegrass to pounding blues. This involves a huge array of acoustics instruments including banjo, fiddle, mandolin, cigar-box slide, banjolin and the Chinese zhongruan, or “moon guitar”, as well as a bunch of harmony singing.

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I saw the show in Baycourt’s X-Space several years back and was pleased to hear the trio had re-formed earlier this year for the 2022 Auckland Folk Festival. Of course that didn’t happen, but it led to a successful Small Halls Sessions tour of Hawke’s Bay and now this nationwide tour. In the meantime the band has been busy – Dave Khan, aside from playing with Reb Fountain, is one of the most in-demand guitarists in Auckland, while banjo player David Ward wrote the music and taught Benedict Cumberbatch for the Oscarwinning film ‘Power Of The Dog’. If you’re interested in a unique blend of theatre and music and New Zealand history, I can’t recommend this highly enough. A great night out.

Meanwhile...

Meanwhile, Auckland band Skilaa is coming to the Jam Factory on Friday, August 12. They are rather hard to describe but also rather amazing. They identify themselves as: “Thick vocal harmonies, good beats with a healthy dose of neo soul, hip-hop, alternative folk and improvisation”. What I’ve heard resembles Manhattan Transfer with a heavy rhythm section: it’s clever, it’s complex, it’s unusual. Things seem to run on the extraordinary vocals of songwriter Chelsea Prastiti, who is originally from Tauranga, and their new single ‘I Never Knew’ just charted. I’d really suggest checking them out online as it has every likelihood of being a very special concert... And there’s more coming up this month... on Friday, August 19, at the Jam Factory Sorry Sorry is celebrating the launch of their debut EP ‘Rude Awakening’, now available on the usual digital

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platforms. A review is coming. They have support from Joe’s Van and Mousse. That same night, at Totara Street, Fur Patrol play with support from Soft Plastics, which also boast a Tauranga musician Sophie ScottMaunder, daughter of well-known local camera-person Murray Maunder. And of course the Big Gig at Totara Street is on Saturday, August 20. Loserpalooza – which is

25 bands in 12 hours. More on that next week. Then if you’ve still got a little energy left after August, on September 1 Auckland’s East York play at Totara Street to support their latest single ‘To Kill The Sun”. The band includes two locals, guitarist Daz Coppins and singer Tarquin Keys and they have Laughton Kora supporting them with his new band Black Comet.

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at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9.15 am for 9.30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph. Jacqui 07 574 9293 Baycourt Piaf: The Legend. Mark Roy & Powers Realty Group (Musical), 7pm Addison Theatre. Tickets available from ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK

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 or 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 02176 8043 info@bethel.org.nz 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 Grow On Shed Open Cheap Seeds and seedlings and free gardening advice. Open every Saturday 9.30-10.30 am. Down the side of the Katikati Community Centre 45 Beach Rd. Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd 12.45-3pm

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Katikati Toy Library Familyfocused 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 Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult tennis. Start time 1.30pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs Papamoa Table Tennis Club Saturday Club session for all ages and abilities, 2pm to 4pm, Papamoa College Gym. Adults $5, Students $4 Ph John 021 038 6025 Reconciling with Grief Workshop

Practical information and guidance on creating a meaningful response to loss. 9am-11:30am. Elliotts Chapel on Cameron Rd. Registration required. www.griefsupport.org.nz or 07 578 4480 for details.

Riverlight Suicide Loss Support

Katikati/Waihi Beach group. Providing hope and inspiration to those coping with the suicide of a loved one. 9:30am to 11:30am. Contact Karin: riverlight62@gmail.com 021 103 7404 St Stephen’s Jigsaw Library Every Saturday 10am-12noon Hire a variety of 500 puzzles, of 100 to 2000 pieces. Please wear masks and bring Vaccine Pass. Located behind church at Highmore Terrace, Brookfield

Tauranga Farmers Market

7.45am-12noon at Tauranga Primary School cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave. 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 West How to St solve 1pm. Learn to care No.2148 forSudoku! fuchsia plants

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Welcome Farmers’ Market Come visit

this vibrant and welcoming market! At Changepoint Church,

or on the first Saturday of the month at Faith Bible College. 9am-1pm Saturdays. www.welcomefarmersmarket.co.nz

Sunday 7 Aug

Art on the Strand Original art for sale. The Strand, Tauranga. 9-4pm. Weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists Bretts Goalkeeping Clinic Free Soccer Goalkeeping Coaching, Sunday Mornings 9-11am from 9yrs to youth, at Waipuna Park. These sessions would suit beginners and upward. Fbook Search: Bretts Goalkeeping Clinic Falun Dafa Exercises Apply ancient wisdom in 2022 with Falun Dafa. Outdoor exercises - welcome, it’s free. Ph JayJay 027 750 2312 https://en.falundafa.org/ contacts/country/new-zealand.html Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Every Sunday 9am-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet.nz Flag Gridiron Practice Arataki 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 Croquet Sun,Tues & Thurs at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 8.30am for 9am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph. Nev 07 575 5121 Kaimai Canoe Club Pool session to learn/ practice kayak skills for white water. 5.30pm at Baywave every Sunday during school term. Kayaks available. Contact Joe 021 156 3472 Katikati Tramping Club Sunday 7 August, Walk from Waihi Beach Reservoir to Homunga Bay. A little bit of hills before a coastal walk. Moderate. Ph Grant 07 985 1111 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

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

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

Spiritual Centre Psychic Cafe

Greerton Community Hall. Doors open 6.30pm/Starts 7.00pm. $20 entry then all Free Psychics, Free Healers, Free refreshments. The only regular Spiritual Meet in Tauranga.

Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society

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

Monday 8 Aug

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Badminton Club Aquinas College

Tauranga Badminton Club. 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 Cherrywood Probus Meet every 2nd Monday of month at Citizens Club 13th Ave 10am. Come along for fun friendship & fellowship. Visitors very welcome. Ph Pam 578 23757 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 Rd, 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

Greerton Garden Club

Greerton Garden Club meets 2nd Monday each month at St James Church hall Pooles Rd. Greerton, at 1pm. Visitors Welcome. Ph 07 562 8855 Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Men -Do you like to sing and have fun? We’ll teach you. We practice Mondays 7pm at Bethlehem Community Church Moffat Rd. Ring Errol at 0272 300 959 Keep On Your Feet Omokoroa 11am-12pm, Settlers Hall, 334 Omokoroa Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph. Sharnie 021 111 8617 Let’s Learn Something New An A-Z of Clubs, Courses & Classes happening now. Find an activity, join, & do it! All ages. www.letslearn.co.nz or Ph 07 544 9557 Moana Roller Derby Annual New Intake starts. Come learn Roller Derby with your local league. Mondays and Thursdays 6-7pm for approx 20 weeks. Term Fees. Mount Sports Centre Mt RSA Indoor Bowls Mt RSA Indoor Bowls - new club time Mondays, 12.15 for 12.30pm game. Newcomers welcome. Contact Joy 0210 912 7589 or Alice 0210 642 337

Papamoa Patchers Quilting

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

Tauranga Scottish Country Dance

Beginners’ Class starts Monday 1 August at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd 6.30-8.30 pm First 2 nights free. Ph Heather 579 1556 Tauranga Stamp Club Wesley Methodist Church, 100 Thirteenth Ave. 10am on the 2nd and 7.30pm on the 4th Monday of the month. All welcome. Ph Tony 07 549 5015 or Brian 07 576 5210 Te Puke 500 Cards Monday nights at the Te Puke Bridge Club, 4 Queen St, Te Puke. 7pm start. Cost $5. Ph Mike 0274 955 284 or Lou 07 575 8184 Te Puke Community Patrol Meet on a Monday over tea & coffee to share information. Info Ph 027 430 6383 or email tepuke@cpnz.org.nz

Women’s Mah Jong Group

We welcome new players to join our group at the Lyceum Club rooms, 68 First Ave, every Monday 1pm to 3pm. $3. Beth 021 0261 7944

Tuesday 9 Aug

500 Cards Fun and friendly group. All

ages welcome. Mount Community Hall. 345 Maunganui Rd. Parking available. Bus stop nearby. Afternoon tea provided. Inquiries to 027 658 6848 Arataki Coastal Club Meeting at Arataki Community Centre, Mt Maunganui on second Tuesday of the month at 9.30am. Programme of speakers, outings, dining and more. Ph Robyn 572 2908 Badminton Tues & Thurs 9.15-11.30am at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre. Great fun. Some racquets available. Visitors $6. Melissa 027 307 6800 or Sarah 027 363 8157 Conversation Cafe Dee St 10.45-11am at Presbyterian Church Hall. Varied program. Morning tea, aimed at seniors. All welcome. $2.50pp until further notice. 544 0951 or 021 127 4277 Inachord Women Singers Join us for singing and fun. 7pm Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd. Musical Director Andrew Braid. Pippa 0274 730 185, Julie 0210 252 6805 Israeli Dancing Beginners class 6:307:30pm, Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. Circle & line dances, all ages welcome. Ph/txt Maria, 022 165 2114 Keep On Your Feet Katikati Catholic Church hall, 89 Beach Rd. 10.15-11.15am, strength & balance classes for older adults, all levels of fitness welcome. Ph. Sharnie 021 111 8617 Lunch & Games Afternoon 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Games, Fish & Chips. Come along and join the fun 12-3pm, St Johns Anglican Church, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. Ph 576 9923

Mount Morning Badminton

9.30am-12pm Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome, $5 per day. Ph Margaret 575 9792 Olympic Style Shooting Tauranga Target Rifle 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 Ostomy Society Coffee Meeting

Ostomy Society Coffee Meeting at the Raft Coffee Lounge Boardroom new time 2pm speaker, all ostomates caregivers & interested people welcome ph Dian 543.598 Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult tennis. 9am Tues &Thurs. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Peter 021 542 172 Otumoetai Walking Group Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Danny 576 6480

Papamoa Sunshine Probus Club

Meetings held 2nd Tuesday of every month starting at 11.30am at the Gordon Spratt Reserve Clubrooms Papamoa. Contacts Colleen Lambourne 210 235 2736 or Paula Neilson 021 117 0802 Preschool Music and Movement St Peter’s Hall, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui Tuesdays @ 10am & St Mary’s Hall, Marlin St, Bayfair Thursdays @10am. Morning tea provided

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

St. Mary’s Church Hall cnr Girven & Marlin 9-10.30am. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics,recovery from accidents & illness. Strength, coordination and balance Jennifer 571 1411. Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St Johns Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd Otumoetai, Tues 7-9.30pm except 2nd Tues month 3.30-6pm Lesley 929 7295 Scrabble Love words and strategy? Come join us each week. Tauranga Citz Club, 9:20am. Don’t need to join Citz Club. Jo Ann 07 578 3606

Suicide Bereavement Support Group 10am to 11:30am at Papamoa

Family Services, 35E Hartford Ave, Papamoa. A safe place to share, support and heal. Contact Amy 578 4480, amy@griefsupport.org.nz. www.griefsupport.org.nz

TaiChi Internal Arts

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

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Meetings on Tuesday mornings 9.30 and Thursday evenings 7.30 at club rooms corner of Cross Roads and Mirrielees Road Sulphur Point. Mike Oldfield 021 939 233 Tauranga Toastmasters meets 7.30pm every Tuesday evening at the Coastguard headquarters 72 Keith Allen Drive. Paul 0274 828 779 Te Puke Pipe Band Meets weekly 6-8pm at Te Puke Baptist Church, Station Rd, Te Puke. Learner pipers and drummers welcome. Free tuition provided Ph Jo 021 052 6728 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 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 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 10 Aug

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 Adults Ballet Plus 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 Age Concern Walking Group Meet at 10am Sulphur Point off Merrilees. Ph Renee 07 576 6699 Avenues Friendship Club Meets 1st Wednesday of every month at 9.30 pm. Tauranga Citizens Club 13th Avenue. Guest Speakers, Visitors welcome, Ph 027 406 1846 Bromeliad Meeting 12.30 - 2.30 Yacht Club, Sulphur Point. Our guest speaker will be David Brown discussing vireya cultivation. Monthly Plant red neoregelias Good sales table. All welcome. Free entry Cards Cribbage 12.30 for 1pm start at RSA Greerton. Friendly club. New members very welcome. Ph Jill 021 160 6143 Creative Connections Offers those who are experiencing grief and loss a no-pressure space to be in the company of others. 9:30-11:00am. Gold coin donation. Ph 578-4480

Fernland Spa Gentle Exercise

Suitable for joint replacements, weight loss, arthritics & recovery from accident or illness. Great for strength, coordination and balance. Warm mineral water no chlorine. Jennifer 571 1411 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. Box drawn 9 bowls triples 7pm Names in book (Pratt Trophy) Kevin 543 4044 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd. Mixed Roll-ups 12.45-3pm 10 Pin Bowling 1pm @ 10 Pin Tauranga,135 13th Ave. Mixed group play for fun but keep the score. Very occasionally competitive. Ph Glenda 021 257 8678 Marching For Leisure A noncompetitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness and friendship. For all Tauranga team’s practice details and contacts Ph Elaine Corbett 021 208 8898 Scottish Country Dancing Mount Community Centre 345 Maunganui Rd 7 pm Social Dancing. Geoffrey 544 0839 Lynne 021 1407 912 Steady As You Go Age Concern exercise group. Improve strength and balance. $2. Wednesdays St John’s Church hall Bureta 2-3 pm. Ph Betty 07 570 3215 Taijiquan and Qigong Sat & Wed 9am free Taiji / Qigong group. Kulim Park on beach by big rock. All welcome. Ph Petro 021 751 665

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 Otawa Trig from Manoeka Rd

onto Quarry Rd (Key Swap). Grade moderate. Garth 027 264 8615 Tauranga RSA Quiz Night 7pm start. 1237 Cameron Rd. 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

Thursday 11 Aug

500 Cards Fun and friendly group.

All ages welcome. Mount Community Hall. 345 Maunganui Rd. Parking available. Bus stop nearby. Afternoon tea provided. Inquiries to 027 658 6848

500 Cards at Papamoa We play 500 every Thursday from 1pm. Join our friendly group and exercise those gray cells! $4 including afternoon tea and prizes. Bob 027 478 6262 60’s Up Movement First Thursday of every month 10am, Tauranga Citizens Club. Meet new people, join the fun. Cost $3. Enquiries 027 247 7643 Adult Social Ballroom/Latin Dance Free Introductory Beginner Dance Lesson. Thursday 25th August, 7:30pm at Club Mt. Maunganui. Dean Smith Ph 021 230 3187 www.udance2.co.nz Just come along

Enjoy Overseas Travel?

Winnipeg, Canada May 2023, be home-hosted and host visitors from Boston, U.S.A. Meetings Thursdays & Sundays monthly, Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Dianne 027-249 9859 JP Service Greerton Library free service. Every Thursday & Tuesday 2-4pm. No appointment needed. Enquiries 021 160 6460 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus 7pm Wesley Centre Hall, 100

13th Avenue. Do you love to sing? We sing 4-part harmony. Women, any age welcome. Ph Bernice 576 4848 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 Moana Roller Derby Annual New Intake starts. Come learn Roller Derby with your local league. Mondays and Thursdays 6-7pm for approx 20 weeks. Term Fees. Mount Sports Centre

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 Social Group New residents to Tauranga, come along and join us at Neighbourhood 1st and 3rd Thursday from 5pm to socialise. Contact: merge. tauranga@gmail.com

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

Come and join a friendly group dancing 7-9.30pm at St John’s Church Hall, Bureta. $4pp includes supper. Dawn 579 3040

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Meetings on Tuesday mornings 9.30 and Thursday evenings 7.30 at club rooms corner of Cross Roads and Mirrielees Road Sulphur Point. Mike Oldfield 021 939 233 Women’s Singing Group We welcome new members to join us for friendship, fun and of-course singing, at The Lyceum Club 68 Ist Avenue 10.30 every Thursday.$5. Pip 021 0254 3777 Womens Ukulele Group We welcome new players to join us and have fun learning together. All levels welcome. At 68 1st Avenue 9.30 every Thursday. Ann 027 280 3510

Friday 12 Aug Adult Social Ballroom/Latin Dance

Free introductory beginner dance lessson. Thursday 25 August 7.30pm at Club Mt. Maunganui. Dean Smith Ph 021 230 3187 www.udance2.co.nz Just come along 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 refreshments. Join games: Scrabble, Quiddler, Skip-Bo. Take home books, jig-saw puzzles. 33 Maitland St. Greerton Senior Centre. Librarian 543 0355

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Greerton

Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Box Drawn Pairs. Visit from Ohauiti. New members welcome. 7pm start. Ph Keith 577 1116 Grey Power Papamoa Meeting 1pm at Papamoa Library & Community Centre. Talk on the Kiwifruit Industry followed by afternoon tea. All welcome. Ph Jonathan 572 2091 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

Shane and the Shazam Band

TV/Recording legend ‘Shane’ (of ‘Saint Paul’ fame) serves up a parade of classic rock/pop hits. 7.30pm at Mt. Maunganui RSA. Members $20 - Guests $25. Tauranga Country Music Club Meets on the 2nd Sunday at 1pm each month at the Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. All welcome. Members a plate please Tauranga RSA Housie 12.30pm start Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd. Come and enjoy Housie with Eileen and Diana. Snacks and drinks available. 578 9654 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

Watercolour Workshops for Beginners

Join Wanaka based artist Jo Jago for fun & relaxing watercolour workshops 12-21 August in Tauranga/Wahi call 021-234-8855 or email jojagoart@gmail.com for more info.

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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

The perfect rescue plan A rescuer’s integrity was questioned when observed waiting onshore, watching a man drown. He stood there, deaf to urgent pleas to begin the rescue, until the flailing and drowning man seemed to exhaust himself of all his energy. He then swiftly dove in and saved him. Asked why he delayed, he said he was unable to save the man while he was trying to save himself. Wonderful provision has been made for those drowning at our beaches. Wonderful provision has also been made for a world drowning in sin, war and unrest. However, I suggest until we give up the idea we can save ourselves – we too can’t be saved. When Jesus sacrificed Himself on the cross as our human

representative, the sins of humanity were fully paid for. He did all that was necessary to save us all and bring peace between God and man. When we trust completely in the saving power of the death and resurrection of God’s Son, we’ll stop flailing around trying to save ourselves. We’ll trust in Christ and His words for our personal salvation and the salvation of the planet. Like the rescuer above whose integrity was questioned, many have questioned God’s integrity for not intervening as and when they think He should. However, just as the rescuer had a wise and efficient plan, God’s one sacrifice for all and forever plan is similarly so. We know we can rely on it because it’s been guaranteed by the blood of His Son. David Kidd, Church of God’s Love.

flat for rent

1 BEDROOM rural flat available now. Not suitable for dogs or smokers. Single/couple preferred. Te Puna. Ph: 552 4071 evenings.

for sale

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Replace CHURCH CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE with Messianic Family Family Messianic St Andrews Church, Dee St, Mt Maunganui Bible Study 9:30am - Worship Service 10:45am ALL WELCOME ALL WELCOME

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You are welcome to worship with us each Sabbath (Saturday) St Andrews Church, Dee St, Mt Maunganui Bible Study 9:30am • Worship Service 10:45am Enquiries 021 277 1909

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memoriam

bible digest

”For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)

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Tauranga Churches 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

502 Otumoetai Rd Phone 576 6756 www.stcolumba.co.nz Email: office@stcolumba.co.nz 9.30am Worship Service

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

www.mountchurch.org.nz Rev. Douglas Bradley 9.00am Traditional Service 10.30am Contemporary Service

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

ST ENOCHS

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

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annual book sale

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

Friday 5 August 2022

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