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e Trans-Tasman Buhurt Cup will be the inaugural event for Australia versus New Zealand in medieval combat, taking place on August 27 at Brewton, Upper Hutt,“We’veWellington.beentraining pretty hard out,” says Daryen. “We train maybe two or three times a week just for this tournament; just getting t and working on our sword skills.” e aim of medieval combat is simple –ght and knock your opponents down. Asked what’s the appeal? Daryen replies: “I think being able to hit someone really hard and still being friends afterwards”. Find out more about the Titans and their friendly medieval sport on page 5.
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Armoured up, with their self-made weapons at the ready, Tauranga Titans Charles Tapsell, Daryen Berben and Matthew Hansen are ready for their sport’s rst ever Trans-Tasman competition this month.
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Produced by Sun Media Ltd, an independent and locally owned company based at 1 The Strand, Tauranga. It’s back to school for everybody this week, so take your ear buds out and listen up! Bullying has been on everyone’s lips and is not something we should be gingerly stepping around or hiding under the bedsheets pretending it isn’t happening. Nope, it’s time to bang down the door, tackle it front-on, rub its face in the dirt and generally get rid of it. At this stage I’d like to apologise to everyone to whom I have referred to as a ‘muppet’ or who has been on the receiving end of an acerbic ‘oh, fer fook’s sake’. ere was also the time when I had too much of that West Coast moonshine and started throwing darts dangerously close to my friends and then took exception to being taken exception too. I might just pause there and generally apologise to everyone for anything that may or may not have happened. Scallywags Right, now that I’ve got that o my chest, let’s move along and focus on other people’s shortcomings. When it comes to bullying, I have very limited personal experience either as a bully or a bullied person. Weirdly, I was teased by a couple of boys at high school for using proper grammar in my sentences. ey accused me of being English, which I most certainly am not. e cheek of it! To combat this kind of harassment I developed a quizzical look, combined with a raised eyebrow that was meant to indicate to the other person that they are, in fact, a lowly intellectual specimen. is is a form of bullying too if it’s not used judiciously so I don’t wield that superpower very often. An eyeroll is usually su cient. I pretty much ew under the radar at high school, although someone did honour me with a nickname at one stage – Casper – because I was friendly and pale. at sort of nickname doesn’t strike fear into other people and what sort of monster would bully Casper? Nevertheless, you do remember those early events in your life, and I can only imagine how it would have felt to be physically and verbally bullied over a long period of time. Oat the goat So, to make up for my lack of knowledge on the subject I am going to reference the de nitive text on bullying, which is of course the children’s story ‘Oat the Goat’, which you can nd on bullyingfree.nzethrustof the story is that it’s “not cool to be rude”. e hero of the story is Oat, who is a goat, and who challenges the bullies which, in this case are sheep and glow worms. Basically, Oat just stops and asks the victims of the bullying if they are okay. As it turns out the sheep and the glow worms see the error of their ways and become quite constructive, helping their victims and Oat reach the top of the mountain, which is both physical and metaphorical. It’s compelling reading and, for those who can’t read, it comes in audio form as well, complete with eye-catching illustrations. Fear of the di erent Humans by their very nature tend to gravitate towards normal, and fear those who are di erent. In an article on xenophobia, ‘Psychology Today’ points out that people in general are quick to judge, fear or even hate the unknown. It is born out of more primitive times, as a survival instinct and we are all guilty of it to some extent. People do learn a lot about themselves from their mistakes, so it wouldn’t be wise to write someone o for decisions they made before they became a fully formed adult. For some, this maturity comes at an early age but for many it can take well into their 20s or even 30s before they gure out who they want to be and how to get there. We have very high standards for our politicians, teachers and others in positions of power and a system of democracy that pretty much relies on bullying to weed out, ridicule and reject theIronicundesirables.really.
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Double shift Lushomo says many students are taking up fulltime work alongside full-time study to make livingAnotherpayments.Tauranga student that rents a home says they’ve had to work multiple jobs to gain savings for the next study year to assist with costs, with no break in three years. “I’m very burnt-out and this stress has a ected myLushomolearning.”asks: “Where are you supposed to nd the time to go to your full-time job, go to full-time study, look after your wellbeing, be part of your family, and other responsibilities, have a social life and be there with your mates?” Read this story in full at:
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Food scrimp Lushomo says one of the main cost-cuts students are making is on food. “You can’t a ord to get all the groceries. If a bag of chips is cheaper than getting fruit, that’s what I’m going to get so I can eat. Noodles end up being your main meal... you want to get your protein in but unfortunately it’s soAexpensive.”Taurangatertiary student, who wants remain anonymous, says nancial advisors are available on-campus to students should things get too hard. “…and they also provide weekly food drops, free lunch days, and many other events”. “But it shouldn’t be the university’s job to provide for its students,” says the student, who lives at home.
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Tauranga tertiary students have not escaped the cost of living crunch and are taking on more work and eating less nutritious food to make ends meet. “It’s got to a point where you really are questioning if you can make it to the end of the week,” says University of Waikato student president Lushomo, who e Sun approached to nd out the situation at Tauranga and Waikato campuses. “It’s so hard to be a student right now. “ e cost of living, in ation, food, rent, petrol, and services are just up – and we’re noticing in our student advocacy support services that nancial hardship has gone up because of all those things.” Earlier this year the Green Party launched a People’s Inquiry into Student Wellbeing, collaborating with student unions throughout NewGreenZealand.MPChlöe Swarbrick says political decisions have normalised and entrenched student poverty over the past decades. e results of the self-selecting survey in July show approximately two-thirds of students regularly do not have enough funds to buy food, pay bills, access healthcare and other living costs.
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e planned roundabout at the intersection of Ōmokoroa Rd and State Highway 2 is a “good step forward”, but locals would like a more permanent solution.
Construction has started on stage one of the TNL, a 6.8km fourlane expressway from Te Puna to Tauranga. In June 2021 the Government announced stage two from Te Puna to Ōmokoroa would not happen within the next three years, with work said to be unlikely within the next 10 years. John says tra c at the intersection is “eating into their drivers’ days” and it can take him up to 15 minutes to turn right between 7am-8am. His company’s eet of 35 trucks does up to 100 vehicle movements per day through the SH2 intersection to the depot on Ōmokoroa Rd. “ e congestion trying to get out onto the highway is horrendous. From 6.30am or 6.45am until 9am it’s hard to get out of Ōmokoroa Rd onto SH2.”
Fire investigation Police and re safety investigators are investigating the cause of a re at a Bethlehem shop. Police received a report of a building on re on State Highway 2, at 2.20am on Tuesday. “ e re happened at the sh and chip shop around 2 o’clock,” says a re investigator at the scene on Tuesday morning. e re caused extensive damage to the back of the shop including an area where food supplies and two gas cylinders are stored. e shop’s blackened front window has large cracks. “It’s now a Police scene,” says the re investigator. “We will be assisting Fire and Emergency NZ with determining the cause of the re,” says a police spokesperson. Driving ne changes e Ministry of Transport has sent the Government its advice on changing penalties and nes for motorists, including for speeding. Fines have gone largely unaltered for two decades. While changes to the penalties regime have been in the works for three years, so far only the ne for using a cellphone while driving has gone up, from $80 to $150 last year. e changes were heralded as one of 15 “initial actions” of the Road to Zero strategy’s rst action plan in 2019, but Covid-19 has caused delays. e Ministry say it will wait to see what Cabinet has to say then consult the public, which could take two months. NZ to stay at Orange New Zealand will remain at the Orange tra c light setting, while hospitalisations remain elevated and pressure on the health system continues through winter. “ ere’s still signi cant pressure on hospitals from winter illnesses, so our current measures have an ongoing role to play in reducing the number of Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations,” says Dr Ayesha Verrall. “ e health system usually sees elevated pressure through September, so we would be hoping to see some sustained reductions in both cases and hospitalisations then.” ere will be no changes to case isolation and household contact quarantine requirements and the next review setting will be in September.
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A new interim roundabout will be built at the intersection, Ōmokoroa Rd will be four-laned from SH2 to Prole Rd, and a second roundabout at the future Francis Rd intersection will be built to service the industrial area. Western Bay of Plenty District Council has secured $38 million from Kāinga Ora and $5 million from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for the upgrade. Plea for full TNL Ōmokoroa General Carriers director John Leek says the roundabout is a good step forward, but he thinks the money should go to completing the full Takitimu North Link that would see the road four-laned from Ōmokoroa to Tauranga. “I don’t know why they don’t just nish the road properly.”
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John says it’s worse turning right towards Katikati. “A lot of people turn left and do a UE [U turn] down by Youngson Rd, which is dangerous asInbuggery.”theŌmokoroa Volunteer Fire Brigade for 40 years, John has been to “a lot of accidents at that intersection”. He says the roundabout will “de nitely help” with safety getting in and out of Ōmokoroa.
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Sceptical Dan Hesson started a petition calling for a roundabout at the “horrible” intersection a year ago. “I’m sick and tired of pulling out of there and risking our lives. It sounds a bit dramatic, but it is a really hard place to turn out of and it is dangerous.” He’s lived in Ōmokoroa ve years and is “stoked” the roundabout is happening. However, he’s also sceptical if it will go ahead due to the number of times governments have changed their mind about the TNL. He’d like to see the full TNL constructed and says the roundabout “may not be the ideal thing, but it’s better than nothing”. ‘better than nothing’
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House price drop e QV House Price Index for July shows the housing market correction is beginning to bite across most of New Zealand, with rising interest rates, credit constraints and in ationary pressures causing the national average home value to drop below $1,000,000 for the rst time since September 2021. e average home decreased in value by 4.9 per cent nationally during the past three-month period to the end of July, with the average value nationally now sitting at $989,790. In Tauranga, home values have dropped by an average of 4.9 per cent this quarter – the same rate of reduction as the national average.
Armoured up Daryen creates his own weapons and armour, and researches historical weapons used in the medieval period from the Fifth to late-15th Century. “I nd some at bar and I just cut it out [swords] to the right shape and I just make sure it’s at the right weight and everything,” says Daryen. He also makes armour for his team mates, as buying a low quality suit of armour costs about $2500. “If your amour isn’t amazing you might get a few bruises,” says Daryen. However, he adds rugby is a far more dangerous sport. “ ere might be one or two concussions a year, a few bruises, the odd broken nger but that’s about it.” e competition will run ve versus ve and 12 versus 12 at the Buhurt Cup. Daryen says that armoured combat in Europe can get to a much greater scale, however. “Last year, over at the world champs, there was 150 on each side.” Asked what’s the biggest appeal of medieval combat? Daryen replies: “I think being able to hit someone really hard and still being friends afterwards”.eWellington-based Buhurt Cup will be available to watch live at: www.facebook.com/ FelagWellington Georgia Minkhorst
Tauranga’s Titans are armouring up and readying their weapons for some friendly medieval combat for the sport’s rst ever Trans-Tasman competition. A competition where “sport gets medieval”, the Trans-Tasman Buhurt Cup will be the inaugural event for Australia versus New Zealand in medieval combat. Kiwi and Australian men’s and women’s teams will come together at Brewton, Upper Hutt, Wellington, on Saturday, August 27, to face o in theirTauranga’sarmour.team, the Titans, has been preparing for the big day and is hoping for a win, says captain Daryen Berben. Sword-swinging “We’ve been training pretty hard out,” says Daryen. “We train maybe two or three times a week just for this tournament; just getting t and working on our sword skills.” e aim of medieval combat is simple – ght and knock your opponents down. “It’s pretty much just hit each other as hard as we can until they fall down or we put them on the ground,” says Daryen. However, there are a few rules, says Daryen. “You can’t hit them [ ghters] in the back of the neck because we don’t want to paralyse anyone and no major joint locks or anything like that.” Events such as the Buhurt Cup garner a mixed reaction from the crowd, says Daryen. “ ere’s some people that think it’s amazing and some people that inch away. en there’s those savage people that are like: ‘Yeah hit them harder’.”
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e Papamoa Volunteer Fire Brigade team training to take part in the grueling Fire ghters Sky Tower Challenge is easy to spot. ey’re the ones hiking the Papamoa Hills in full breathing apparatus. “You get a few funny looks,” laughs team captain Pat Wilson. “But it’s keeping our crew t and fundraising for a great cause.” Seven brigade members will climb 51 ights up Auckland’s iconic tower on August 20 to raise money for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer NZ. For Pat, it’s the ninth time he’ll compete.0 “Everything about it is pretty tough. It’s a real gutbuster. I’m running it wearing full re ghter kit that weighs 25kg-30kg – that includes breathing apparatus, so I’ll have a mask over my face.” It’s a race to the top, but for Pat it’s not about speed. “Anything under 15 minutes is considered a good time. My best time is 11:52,” says Pat. Legs, lungs, heat “It’s legs and lungs and heat. e re ghter kit is really good at keeping heat out but it also keeps heat in so it’s a true challenge. e hardest point for me is between the 15th and 17th oors because you’re already tired, then you see you’re not even halfway. You just have to dig in and carry on.”
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From Monday 15 August, the roundabout will be made bigger, lanes moved and lane widths reduced to create a new work zone in the middle of the intersection.
Overnight Monday 15 August, we’re making temporary changes to the SH2/Maunganui Road layout, at the Bayfair roundabout.
The layout change is enabling construction of the permanent road, on the lanes closest to the roundabout, and a new and larger roundabout, which includes tra c signals. Please stick to the speed limit through the Bay Link work site and share the road safely.
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Santiago Something notable about ‘Workhorse’ is it’s the rst album that Kokomo’s new guitarist, Santiago Rebagliati, has played on. “Santi’ joined the band during lockdown last year ... but this is the rst thing he’s recorded on,” says Derek. “Santi’s from South America and he has a distinct, di erent style and it was when he went to play ‘Workhorse Blues’ we just all stood back and went: ‘Wow this is going to be good!’” So far ‘Workhorse’ has received attention in NZ, Australia and even Argentina. “A few people have got in touch to say they’re playing it on radio shows and not just in NZ which has been quite gratifying,” says Derek. “Everyone hears music in their own way so I hope people bring their own experiences to ‘Workhorse’ and get something out of it.”
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The most significant change is for people approaching the Bayfair roundabout from Matapihi Road. Once the new layout is in place, people approaching the roundabout from Matapihi Road will be in the left lane to left-turn only, and the right lane for straight through and right-turn only.
All other vehicle approaches to the Bayfair roundabout will remain unchanged. Walking and cycling access is via the underpass, which we strongly encourage to cross SH2 at this location. The layout is expected to remain in place for around six months.
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Bayfair roundabout lane changes Kokomo’s new album ‘Workhorse’ has been rearing to get on radio waves for two years and is now nally unleashed. Bay of Plenty band, Kokomo, create a distinctive sound with their New Zealand blues and roots music. Forming in the 1990s, Kokomo has played at major rock, blues, jazz and folk festivals, having toured extensively throughout New Zealand. Adding to their impressive discography, Kokomo released ‘Workhorse’ earlier in July. “It’s an album about New Zealand really,” says Kokomo’s vocalist and acoustic guitarist Derek Jacombs. “ ere are songs about places in NZ and the sort of things people do, but all approached with hopefully a lightness of touch and humour. “We’ve had a very positive reaction; I think it’s sort of the best reaction we’ve had so far.” Mix of moods Derek says he can’t choose a favourite track on the album and that there is a mix of moods that ‘Workhorse’ gives. “So there’s Highway 29 blues, which is a very slow mournful song. “ en there’s a big, what I call a four beer boogie, ‘Bars gonna close’ which is just a chance for everyone to blow o some steam and have a good dance. We often nish our gigs with that one.” With the stops and starts of Covid-19, the album has been in the works since 2020, says Derek. “ e original idea was to release it last year but after wouldn’tyeartourscancellingduringthewerealisedwebeableto get out and play the songs live so we ended up holding it back until this year like a lot of NZ bands,” says Derek.
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Outside of cricket, Daniel says spending time with his young family is what he enjoys the most. “ ey take up the majority of my time. “I haven’t got a chance to get into cricket with them yet, but maybe this is the opportunity for it toNorthernstart!” Districts Cricket covers Northland, Counties Manukau, Waikato Valley, Hamilton, Poverty Bay and the BOP. More information on ND Cricket, and the upcoming season, is at: www.ndcricket.co.nz
Daniel Flynn is to embark on a new role of performance and talent coach for female Northern Districts cricket team in the upcoming season. Photo: John Borren.
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Former Blackcaps batsman Daniel Flynn is no stranger to Northern Districts Cricket, captaining the men’s side for seven years before retiring in 2020. He’s also had coaching involvement in ND talent programmes since 2015, working with many talented young players as well as being head coach of the Bay of Plenty Men’s side since 2020. For the upcoming season he’s turning some of his coaching attention to the women’s side, with ND Cricket appointing Daniel to performance and talent coach role for the female team. Despite this he’ll remain in Tauranga, continuing as head coach of the BOP Men’s side. Daniel says his new job will primarily involve providing assistant coach support to Joanne Broadbent, and working with the best ND female players in their Regional Academy Programme. “It’s a new challenge for me, one I’m really looking forward to. Hopefully I can add some value to the women’s programme. It’s a great opportunity to learn o Jo, who has a wealth of coaching knowledge and experience.”
Daniel, who had 49 international appearances for the Blackcaps during his 16-year professional cricket career, says the passion keeps him in the sport. “When you’re passionate about something it really gives you that drive to keep going.”
A genuine helper Andrew Love, who knew Allison for 40 years, worked with her at e Radio Network. “What I love about Allison is that she was very bubbly, outgoing, wanted to please everyone and worked very hard to do it. “My memory of her is that she genuinely wanted to help people and give them a good time. It was the way she operated…”
Allison Jean Stewart (nee Pope) was born December 3, 1957 in Palmerston North. She came to the BOP when parents Ann and Selwyn Pope moved the family to a Te Puna orchard in 1967. ey set up at Myres St growing glasshouse tomatoes in the 1970s and by 1975 had moved to a larger Mo at Rd property. Allison attended Ōtūmoetai Intermediate and college where she took up hockey. Her rst job was at Dalgety Travel in Tauranga, later managing its Te Puke travel o ce. After working at Auckland Airport Hotel she went on her OE. Returning to NZ she worked for Bay of Plenty Times, the Ōtūmoetai Licencing Trust’s Bureta Park Hotel, becoming manager. en it was Baycourt, and e Radio Network. Beautiful memories Sons Gareth and Paul hold beautiful memories of their mum. “When mum worked for e Radio Network she used to get the family and neighbours together and grandma would whip up some Christmas mince pies. Mum would get Christmas songs blasting out of the Classic Hits car and drive slowly up the road getting everyone out of the house singing ‘Snoopy’s Christmas’ and spreading Christmas cheer.” Allison would always have jobs for her young boys at events too. “From counting Brews Bucks under the table at Blues, Brews & BBQs to selling water around the food & wine festival... handing out programmes at Baycourt or getting dressed up as orphans to promote ‘Oliver’, we were always very helpful to her plans as conscripted volunteers [which]made for great memories!” Taylor Rice
Tauranga remembers Allison
Nigel Gregory with the late Allison Stewart.
Photo: Tauranga Hockey Association. A digital kiosk, part of Wharf St upgrade in Te Papa, is a long overdue chance to share Tauranga’s history via interactive audio and video storytelling, says Tauranga City Council. Steadfast talisman TCC issued a statement Monday, rst acknowledging the passing of Peri Kohu. “First and foremost, condolences to the Kohu whānau. e steadfast talisman of Tamarawaho, indeed for all of Tauranga, has fallen. Peri, you pursued the right way forward relentlessly, it is for us to bring that pursuit to fruition.” e kiosk will be placed in the middle of what was once a thriving trading and activity hub for Tauranga Māori and settlers alike and begins with stories from the arrival of the rst several waka to Tauranga.Storieswill range from arrival of waka RangaPukehinahina1826,shiprecordedand1200-1300ADbetweentherstEuropeanarrivalintoconictsofandTein1864,through to 2012 when the Crown acknowledged its actions were a breach of Te Tirīti o Waitangi. Greater awareness Commissioner Shadrach Rolleston says a greater awareness of the history of Te Papa will set the scene for a better understanding of our shared history, creating a more inclusive future.“Knowing about the events which have shaped our city will provide a basis for meaningful future relationships between all residents of Tauranga Moana.”Besidethe kiosk,‘Te Rau o te Patu’ is etched on concrete panels, refering to con scation of land on August 6, 1864, at a paci cation hui. e phrase was produced by Ngai Tamarāwaho kaumatua Peri Kohu, prior to his passing last week. “Peri was a signi cant driver in the project and contributed to the stories of the successful establishment of Māori communities and early commercial activities in Tauranga Moana, along with the challenges Māori faced after war with the British.”
10 What part will you play in your kid’s future? Bring them to the... canvascareersAUGUST12-139AM-3PMTRUSTPOWERARENAFreeentrykid’sfuture?.co.nzTHISFRI&SAT! The Weekend SunFriday 12 August 2022 Bay residents are celebrating the life of prominent community member Allison Stewart this week, who passed away on August 1. Allison has been described as a ‘pivotal member’ of the Tauranga community, with involvement in many fundraisers, sports and promotional work over her life. e Hot Pink Walk, Tauranga Hockey Association, BOP rugby, the Garden & Art Fest, and racing club are just a few groups she supported. HPW organiser Heather Jonessays Allison will be “sorely missed in this city that’s for sure”. “Allison had this wonderful ability to come in, sort out the problems, nd someone who is equally as passionate to delegate to, and then take a step back. She did that with so many things without any recognition.”
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Businesses across the Bay of Plenty are desperately short of sta , yet 4750 more people are receiving the Jobseeker bene t than when Labour took power in 2017. at is a 48 per cent increase in people on welfare, even despite record job vacancies. My colleague Louise Upston is running a nationwide roadshow for employers and community agencies to connect and discuss challenges and opportunities in the employment space. I’m pleased to host her Bay of Plenty Into Work Seminar on September 8 in Matapihi. Booking details are at: www.toddmuller.co.nz/businessIalsohopetoseeyouatmyLaw & Order public meeting with Mark Mitchell at Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club this Wednesday at 6pm. You can book your seat at: www.toddmuller.co.nz/events
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Help is on the way with our Labour Government taking new steps to boost the health workforce and ease pressure on our local health system. Since we came into o ce in 2017, we’ve made building our health workforce a priority. ousands more doctors and nurses are now working in the system and more nurses are being trained. We’ve also changed immigration rules to make it easy for health workers to come here. However, with the worst u season ever and Covid-19 putting pressure on systems, we know we need to do more. So, I’m excited that our Government has announced new initiatives to grow our health workforce. We’re making it easier and cheaper for international health workers to get professional quali cations recognised. We’re providing up to $10,000 to support overseas nurses with registration costs and covering international doctors’ salaries during induction courses and training internships. We’re establishing a one-stop recruitment service within Health New Zealand, to make it easier for health workers to move here and nd jobs. We’re also focused on our homegrown workforce. We’re providing nancial support to help NZ nurses get re-registered. We’re training more doctors, nurses and radiographers, and encouraging our many volunteer Covid-19 workers to consider a healthInitiativescareer.like these weren’t possible under the old structure with 20 district health boards all working separately. I know there isn’t a quick x, but these measures will help ensure we have more health workers here in the Western Bay to look after us and our families when we need it the most. health workers for the Western Bay
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A new policy that was released at the National Party Annual Conference is the plan to assist young people o the Jobseeker Bene t and into work. Aside from our own citizens being tempted to other countries, international workers are also being attracted elsewhere by higher salaries, more attractive residency opportunities and better living conditions. Plus, our employers are competing with the Government’s own soft option: an un-sanctioned bene t that does not require any action by the recipient. Under our newly-launched Welfare that Works approach, the next National Government will work with community providers and establish targeted incentives to get young people o welfare and into work.
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14 *Not all questions will be asked during the candidate debates. We’ll put your questions into key themes and select a handful to ask at our MeettheCandidate Debate series –ensuring there is a good spread of topics that cover everyone.* THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO PRESS YOUR FUTURE COUNCILLORS ON IMPORTANT ISSUES FOR OUR DISTRICT AND YOU. Submit your questions online before 19 August generationchange.nz HE ANYPĀTAI?QUESTIONS? The Weekend SunFriday 12 August 2022 A woman who has made a career out of her passion for gardening will host the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival’s Long Lunch event this November. at much-lauded woman is Lynda Hallinan, who has spent her working life writing and talking about gardening from rst-hand experience. Former editor of ‘NZ Gardener’ and ‘Weekend Gardener’ magazines, she previously edited the gardening pages of ‘Your Home & Garden’ and ‘NZ House & Garden’ magazines, fronted TV gardening shows, was a Sunday Star-Times columnist, and talked gardening on air for many years. Lynda remains a columnist for various magazines, continues to produce books and is a popular speaker at NZ gardening events. BOP Garden & Art Festival director Marc Anderson says the festival team is delighted that Lynda will be hosting the lunch, and those attending can expect both a knowledgeable and colourful presentation. Bug man Joining Lynda will be NZ’s ‘bug man’ Ruud Kleinpaste, and the event will include live musical entertainment. e festival’s ever-popular Long Lunch will be held on November 20 at Tauranga Racecourse’s Doncaster lounge. Attendees will be on the receiving end of a three-course luncheon and a glass of bubbles on arrival. While in Tauranga, Lynda will visit a few of the festival’s gardens. ere are plenty to choose from. e 2022 festival, with Bayleys as the principal festival partner, o ers 74 garden and art stops – of these, 20 are art studio stops and 30 per cent of the gardens are new to the festival. Visit: www.gardenandartfestival.co.nz for ticket sales and more information.
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Whai players Jori Davis, Sharne Robati, Kyra Lambert, Nikki Greene and Matangiroa ‘Pep’ Flavell with the Queens team in the background.
e Whai’s new import, Jori Davis, warming up. All Photos: Cameron Walker.
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Simon L.Herbst Whai technical assistant Tane Bennet with rapper King Kapisi and technical assistant Igor Cvjekovic planning the next play against the Queens.
NOURISHING BOWLS UNDER $20 VEGAN EATS From warming soups to saucy vegan bibimbap, immunity boosting balance bowls to tasty pho, take a look at some of our top nourishing bowls of delicious food in the city centre, all under $20 so it won’t break the budget! Renata works in the city centre and loves to eat out in the weekends for lunch and dinner. She’s got to know the plant-based food options pretty well and has rounded up some of her favourite spots and meals in Tauranga’s city centre that never disappoint.
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Professional women’s basketball team, e Whai, is calling on the community to get behind them in their biggest weekend of competition yet, with two games set for the weekend of August 19-21. e Whai take on Mainland Pouakai on August 19 and Southern Hoihou on August 21 – both games will be at the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre in Tauranga.erstgame begins 7.30pm next Friday, August 19; then Sunday August 21’s game will start 3pm but get your tickets early – there’s only so much room available. e big weekend of action comes after the Whai fought hard at home last Sunday to regain their second place when they took on the Tokomanawa Queens. e atmosphere at the QE2 was electric and the nervous energy from everyone present was almost tangible. New import Pregame entertainment included rapper King Kapisi, who got the crowd vocal and moving, reminding both teams that they’re in e Whai’s house – and MC’d the entire game. Jori Davis, a new import from Louisiana having landed in New Zealand three days prior, made her debut for e Whai. Meanwhile Tiarna Clarke, a welcome return to the Whai from the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, made it a full-strength side. With the rst quarter score 16-16, a half-time tally of 35-29 to the Queens, the third quarter ended with the Queens leading 46-44. Desperation from both teams culminated in a compelling watch for the audience – as the Queens managed to stretch their lead to six points with only 20 seconds left on the clock and win the game 65-59.
Whai captain Kyra Lambert is now back to the drawing board to tackle the remainder of the season. “We just gotta move on and take the things that we did well. We turned the ball over like crazy –when you do that you’re not going to win a lot of games. We just need to tighten up the things that we can control.”
Jori enjoyed her rst Whai outing. “It felt good, I’m surprised the jet lag hasn’t kept me down too much. Unmissable “I’m still adjusting but we would’ve loved to have had a win but I feel with the next 10 days we have, I’ll be able to adjust with the team and prepare to help us actually go forward in the playo s.”
Now it’s the business end of the season – so make sure you get along to support e Whai on August 19 and 21 at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Tauranga. e Whai’s catchphrase is: ‘You have to see it to be it’. You only get this when you’ve been at a game, and these last two games will be unmissable.
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Have you carpooled?everAre you keen to try? Maybe you’re already carpooling and keen to get more people involved, to build your community. Carpooling is a great way to contribute to less cars on the road and therefore less carbon emissions. You also get to build your social networks and energise your Wednesday’s going to and from work or on errands, and contribute to a transport solution in our city .
Oliver Pomfrett, Sustainability Manager at Craig’s Investment Partners agrees. “It’s a great opportunity for our business to contribute to a more sustainable city in a way that is really engaging for our people.”
So, let’s all share a ride for Tauranga’s first Carpool Day. By joining the Wednesday Challenge you’ll also earn points and be in to win some great prizes. Worth thinking about! Join the challenge and be part of the change for good.
As Vicktoria Blake, Sustainability Manager at the Bay of Plenty District Health Board says, “Vehicle sharing can be a great social activity after a time where many of us have experienced some levels of social isolation.”
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Have I misunderstood this statement by the present chief executive of the Tauranga Business Chamber? Mr Cowley declares in his pro le: “Business growth and con dence is critical to the Tauranga and Western BOP economic future. at he is passionate about growing the chamber’s contribution in the area”. is is a person who put his name forward as a contender for the recent by-election and is referred to as a community leader. Mr Cowley’s comments are unproductive and insulting to genuine, hardworking citizens. I suggest Mr Cowley should make a public apology for his statements on July 16, 2022, and secondly, resign from his role as the chief executive of the Tauranga Business Chamber. Ray Stevenson, Avenues.
I don’t think Tauranga MP Sam U ndell should resign. I think he should be able to focus on his life, family, career and aspirations now. I think we all should be able to do the same. All of us have a past. ere is not one person among all of humanity who can claim that they have not said or done something that has caused su ering to another. Of course, we all think other Re: Sam U ndel’s past. I can’t believe that when told of this incident, National’s Tauranga Byelection preselection committee still gave him the job to stand as their candidate. Yes, it’s a mistake he made a long time ago – but regardless did they think it would never get out into the media? What fools. Voters deserve better than this – they need honesty before any other policy. A lesson never quite learned by many in the Beehive. D Dillion, Papamoa. Re: I would like to add my support to Janice Priest’s letter ‘Adding another chemical’ in last week’s Sun, regarding adding uoride to our drinking water. Why the Government wishes to fund our council to assist in polluting our water with the addition of a poison is beyond belief. As Janice points out, the Government has no justi cation in outing the legally binding referendum to reduce the pollutants in our water so that it is safer for all members of the community to imbibe, especially we older citizens! Unfortunately, it is impossible to lter out uoride from our water so we are all forced to drink it in our cappuccinos. I appreciate the state of our children’s teeth is appalling, but it is the responsibility of their parents or caregivers to prevent such decay – not that of the city council, unless they can ban the sale of sugary soft drinks, and enforce compulsory teeth cleaning in schools.Iamall for the US Environmental Protection Agency calling for less (fewer) toxins in our water, as it is a ecting marine life and the world’s future. If the council wishes to improve our health, then the addition of chondroitin, glucosamine and turmeric for us oldies could be helpful – plus a drop of G&T around 4pm would be very nice! Alan Reynolds, Pyes Pa. fluoride to water beyond belief!
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people’s wrongs are more wrong than ours. And we tend to pull people down rather than think the best, let people be who they now are and set them free from the prison of our moral judgment. e Pharisees in the time of Jesus wanted to stone a woman caught committing adultery. What did Jesus say? “ e person without sin, let that person throw the rst stone”. How many stones were thrown that day? None. Carolyn Stock, Avenues. Matt Cowley replies: anks for the opportunity to provide more context to the few comments that made it into the article. ese comments were part of a much wider conversation, however the key point being made here is that some consolidation within certain industries is not necessarily a bad thing. Too much competition, and not enough resources puts heavy strain on entire sectors. e construction industry is a prime example of an ultracompetitive sector, desperately vying for sta and materials, which may bene t as a whole from a little consolidation. Please reach out if anyone would like to chat in person. the ‘Letters’ tab.
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And Tauranga Boys’ College Head of Faculty, Andrew Corney, says it makes a lot of sense for their teaching staff. “Many of our teachers live in similar parts of the city so we’ve signed up to Liftango to try and make it easier for our staff to coordinate carpooling.”
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From a recent hui with community leaders, the daily newspaper reporter Carmen Hall reported on July 16, 2022, that Tauranga Business Chamber chief executive Matt Cowley stated: “It was not necessarily a bad thing if some businesses folded as some people were not set up to run businesses”. “On balance, it is probably a positive thing for the economy.”
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Gary shares a glimpse of life at The Bayview.
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At The Bayview, Gary has continued the things he loves while also finding new interests. Most recently, he’s turned a bowls hobby into a passion project by creating bowls containers in the brand new workshop with his fellow resident and new friend, Terry. The individually named and meticulously finished carved wooden carriers are a huge hit with the bowlers, with ‘the boys’ even making two styles to suit different players’ needs.
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19 kia.co.nz HEV ‘Light’ 1.6L Petrol Kia All-newNiro Features include: 僅Parallel Hybrid System 僅6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission 僅Front Wheel Drive 僅16” Alloy Wheels 僅 Forward Collision Avoidance Assist – Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction Assist 僅Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go 僅Tyre Pressure Monitoring System 僅Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold 僅Rear Seat Occupant Alert 僅Halogen Bi-Function Projection Headlamps 僅LED Daytime Running Lights 僅8” Colour LCD Touchscreen Infotainment 僅 Supervision Digital Cluster with 4.2” TFT LCD Display 僅 8x Airbags incl. Front Centre-side 僅 Blind Spot & Rear Cross Traf쏾c Collision Avoidance Assist 僅 Wireless Apple CarPlayTM & Android AutoTM 101g per km CO₂ emissions† 4.4L per 100km fuel economy† $39,990+ORC* INTRODUCTORY MRP AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME *MRP is introductory only and available for a limited time, Kia NZ reserve the right to amend the MRP price at any time without prior notice or reason. 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Clean Car Subsidy applies* kia.co.nz HEV ‘Light’ 1.6L Petrol Kia All-newNiro Features include: 僅Parallel Hybrid System 僅6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission 僅Front Wheel Drive 僅16” Alloy Wheels 僅 Forward Collision Avoidance Assist – Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction Assist 僅Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go 僅Tyre Pressure Monitoring System 僅Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold 僅Rear Seat Occupant Alert 僅Halogen Bi-Function Projection Headlamps 僅LED Daytime Running Lights 僅8” Colour LCD Touchscreen Infotainment 僅 Supervision Digital Cluster with 4.2” TFT LCD Display 僅 8x Airbags incl. Front Centre-side 僅 Blind Spot & Rear Cross Traf쏾c Collision Avoidance Assist 僅 Wireless Apple CarPlayTM & Android AutoTM 101g per km CO₂ emissions† 4.4L per 100km fuel economy† $39,990+ORC* INTRODUCTORY MRP AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME *MRP is introductory only and available for a limited time, Kia NZ reserve the right to amend the MRP price at any time without prior notice or reason. The Kia 5 Year Warranty Programme runs for 5 years or up to 100,000 kms (whichever occurs first). All other on road costs (ORC) are additional. Terms and conditions apply – see your Kia dealer for details. †Fuel consumption figures shown are from standard European Design Rules tests EC715/2007 (includes ECE R101) and are stated for the purpose of comparison. Actual results achieved will differ according to operating conditions and driving style. Clean Car Subsidy applies* 5 YEAR AssistRoadside5 YEAR ProgrammeWarranty (OR UP TO 100,000 KMS) Sample image only. 5 YEAR AssistRoadside5 YEAR ProgrammeWarranty (OR UP TO 100,000 KMS) Sample image only. The Weekend Sun Friday 12 August 2022 is week I tested the all-new Kia Niro. is is a completely new car with serious intentions for the electric vehicle segment. e all-new Niro comes in HEV (Hybrid) for those wanting to reduce reliance on petrol without needing to plug in, PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid) for those wanting a bit of both, and EV for those wanting to never pay for petrol again. Options like these are making vehicles like the Kia Niro the car of choice. e silent, smooth, e ortless progress of this vehicle is so relaxing you wonder why you’ve waited so long to change from a petrol car. e model I tested was the Kia Niro HEV Earth. is is a Parallel Hybrid System paired with a 1.6L petrol engine. It o ers great power delivery and handling, outstanding cargo space for a small to midsize SUV and an incredible 4.4L per 100km fuel economy*. A Niro highlight is the cabin. It has a clean, futuristic aesthetic, and delivers high levels of user-friendly technology. ere is a touch display for A/C and audio, a sleek-looking digital instrument cluster, and touch infotainment screen. e vehicle puts its occupants rst, as evidenced by a comprehensive list of safety features. e Niro safety suite includes collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-tra c alert and blind spot monitoring when changing lanes. Kia’s protective driving technology also o ers lane keeping assist, high beam assist, lane follow assist, and a smart cruise control system that maintains the distance from the vehicle ahead – and will even start and stop in tandem with it. e Government is currently providing added motivation to purchase vehicles such as the Kia Niro through its Clean Car Rebate scheme. All Kia Niro models are eligible for a rebate, ranging from $3418 through to $8625 depending on powertrain. Niro HEV Light has an introductory launch price of $39,990 +ORC and attracts a rebate of $3418. After rebate, your new Niro HEV Light costs just $36,752+ORC! If you never want to use petrol again, the fully electric Niro EV Light at $67,990+ORC is the car for you. It has a range of 460km** and after the rebate of $8625 will only owe you $59,365+ORC. at’s great value! All Niros come with a ve-year/100,000km warranty programme and roadside assistance. If you want to nd out about electric vehicles, the team at Tauranga Motor Company will get you sorted. ey can be found at 100 Hewletts Rd, Mount Maunganui, or phone them on: 07 578 1378. Vehicle tested: Kia Niro HEV ‘Earth’ 1.6L Petrol $44,990 +ORC. Clean Car Rebate: $3418.28 *Consumption gures from European Design Rules tests EC715/2007 (includes ECE R101). Actual results may di **Drivinger. range gure standards are calculated using the World Harmonised Light VehicleTest Procedure (WLTP). Actual results may di er. Taylor Rice
The Weekend SunFriday 12 August 2022 Spring is just around the corner and some early- owering magnolias are already in bloom. If you have a small garden, many varieties are not for you – however, your local garden centre can recommend some compact growers. Michaelias, cousins to magnolias, have lovely varieties for the smaller garden and large containers.
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‘Gone to Seed’ celebrates 70 years of theatre
President Michelle Cli believes patrons willenjoy the new production ‘Gone to Seed’.
Enjoy spring’s theatre. ey excel and their performances are so colorful and so heartwarming. ‘Gone to Seed’ is about a struggling gardening club who come up with a questionable plan to raise funds. “Patrons will really enjoy it,” says Michelle. “We’re putting Covid behind us; we’re improving our facilities and we’ll be entertaining patrons with a lighthearted Kiwi comedy that very much suits the times. “Director Bernard Holmes has an experienced cast that will bring you a show to remember.” ‘Gone to Seed’ opens with a gala night on Wednesday, August 31, from 7.30pm at Litt Park eatre, Park Lane, Te Puke, and o ers another six shows between September 2 and 10. For tickets, visit: www.eventspronto.co.nz/tprs Or purchase at GiftRapt Te Puke.
Home & leaf curl fungus. e window of opportunity is small – one dose when ower buds are showing a touch of colour and a second does when leaves are just starting to show green. Miss this critical timing and you will have to wait until next year. A group of native plants we don’t often give enough attention are corokias. Interesting rather than showy, they are tough and hardy – even close to the coast – and completely indi erent to soil conditions. ey’re very easily established, and, as a bonus, their proli c crops of berries will keep the bird population well fed. A new world Due to inclement gardening weather I’ve recently wasted, in a most enjoyable way, a couple of hours that I will never get back. I typed ‘Royal Horticultural Society’ into my computer where one click led to another and a whole new world opened up. As Mr Dilmar says: ‘Do try it!’ Just remember our August is roughly their March – so adjust your thinking accordingly, and enjoy!
Vital task One vital task to be done shortly is to get a copper spray onto peaches and nectarines, including ornamental varieties – to combat the unsightly Te Puke Repertory Society is celebrating 70 years of bringing theatre to their town with a new production called ‘Gone to Seed’. e production, in nal preparations, is a hilarious Kiwi comedy by Tim Hambleton about the adventures of a gardening club that will have an eight-day season, starting August 31 at Litt ParkPresidenteatre.Michelle Cli says the production serves as a celebration of 70 years at Te Puke Repertory Society. “ e seeds of the society began with a few friends in 1952, who set the stage for many years of theatre which have won acclaim from far and wide.” Michelle says while the society has enjoyed many brilliant performances the most important thing is the people – both onstage and o – who have enjoyed their moments in the spotlight. “ ere is no better example than watching our young actors perform. Carol Power’s Voice Studio or Te Puke High School Te Ringa Awhina group perform at Litt Park eatre. ey are part of our
Students Megan Van Wyk, Robert Unsworth, McKayla Vickers, Sapphire Dudley, Milo Clark and Kelan Marshall drummed up an idea to upcycle wooden pallets that are ‘often wasted’ around town, with the creation of their business, Pallet Plants. e business is located on Instagram and Facebook, and they have been experimenting with adding di erent designs onto the side of the pots for some decorative air. e students say one problem they’ve had to overcome while working on the project was getting access to the right tools. “We ended up reaching out to our parents and using some of their power tools,” says production manager Kelan Marshall. ey say the aim of this project is to create less waste, and to sell a product that is both of use and friendly to the environment. ‘Dish grit’
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Another group of students at the college, Helena Barber, Kayla Bowles and Gemma Wakerly, are teaming up to create Solid Solutions – a company producing eco-friendly dishwashing tablets. Solid Solutions’ ‘dish grit’ comes in the form of a single-use dissovable dishwashing tablet for handwashing dishes. Each one is portioncontrolled individually and packed in eco-friendly sachets. e dish grits are low-irritant and grey water friendly, making it ideal for campers. Marketing and production manager of the project, Kayla Bowles, says the single biggest lesson they have learned is keeping up good communication. She adds everyone is contributing by doing their own part, so you ‘need to communicate’ with other people on your team, otherwise things can fall apart. e students say another challenge they faced was testing di erent compounds for the tablets. ey say one of the initial recipes for the tablets would ‘explode’ when it made contact with water in the sink, and it took ‘some time’ before they had worked together to create their nal product. Solid Solutions can also be found on Facebook and Instagram. Opportunity YES allows teams to compete to win a $20,000 prize pool plus regional awards, cash prizes and tertiary scholarships. Students have the opportunity to attend national business competitions, events and partner programmes. Ōtūmoetai College head of business Nyssa Po ey says there’s so much learning in it. “ e combination of skills required to run the businesses, the hands-on aspect, working with mentors. It’s just excellent for the students.”
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Harnessing senses in the garden
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Jo did a Zoom consultation with sensory guru, Richard Hirstwood in England. e garden and pathway contains sensory elements including musical pipes, colourful ribbons, a dark room and more. “ e garden is the place where students can go to just sit and enjoy a garden that’s got di erent fragrances and things they can look at and interact with; a calming down spot.” e darkroom provides a place for students to focus, says Jo. “ ey live in a world where there are so many things going on that sometimes they can’t gather their thoughts, so the dark room and sensory garden is a place to interact and calm down in a quiet way and focus them on one thing.” Since installation, the garden and pathway have de nitely made a positive di erence, says Jo. “One of our boys, Israel... his rst word was ‘garden’ because he’s a real outdoors type of boy and loves insects. “[It was] his rst word ever and he was veand-a-half... he went and pointed at the visual and said ‘garden’ – at that level it’s just amazing. All that progress that he’s made means he’s gone to Brook eld to one of our satellite classes.” e garden’s sensory experiences and pathway support students to become more receptive to the world around them in their own way, says Jo. “Its purpose is to trigger various neurological experiences, some of which are new, some familiar and often exciting combinations.” is allows students to improve elements of their cognitive function while in a safe, relaxing environment; “or it can be a calm, relaxing space where body and mind relax and just be”.
Professional learning leader Jo Crean and student Ben Chasland taking in the garden’s greenery.
To help with fundraising for the quarry park, the team greatly appreciates donations of plant material. Contact Ruth by emailing: ruthdainty@gmail.com
“I was looking to use areas that could provide a couple of meaningful spaces for our students in wheelchairs and sensory integration issues to go outside,” says professional learning leader Jo Crean, who spearheaded the project. “Meaningful spaces are so important for our students to experience and learn about their world.”
‘Garden’ was the rst word of a ve-year-old Tauranga Special School student after the school created a sensory garden and pathway to provide a calm and stimulating space for its children. Tauranga’s Special School is for students aged ve to 21 who have disability,intellectualsensory or visual impairments, or health issues. About 18 months ago, the school received $40,000 in funding from Mitre 10 Helping Hands to create a sensory pathway and garden and about $50,000 from TECT.
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Maddie Fowler-Oats and Laren Haworth enjoy the brightlycoloured ribbons along the sensory pathway.
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Te Puna Quarry Park is holding a plant sale on Sunday, August 14, at the park from 10am-1pm – rain or shine. e park fundraiser will have a variety of plants, shrubs, young trees, seeds, bulbs, garden tools and other gardening-related items for sale. e sale will be outside, but if weather is bad it will be held the in gallery. Entry is free, with cash-only sales.
Strip your surplus fruit for foodbankPower up with the best
Katikati Christian Foodbank is in the last month of its Winter Food Drive, which began in June, and the need for donations is still present.
Powertool and Servicing Tauranga’s new owner Stacey Cossey. Photo: Bob Tulloch.
Home Power Tools & Servicing Tauranga will make sure you are powered up with the best tools and machinery to get the job done. Selling and servicing ‘tradesman quality’ power tools, is Power Tools & Servicing Tauranga’s specialty. Having acted as the company’s manager for the past year, Power Tools & Servicing’s new owner Stacey Cossey is proud of the business’ knowledgeable and enthusiastic team. “We make sure we’re selling customers something that’s actually going to be up to the job. Our turnaround time for repairs is great,” says Stacey, who attributes this to a great mechanically and electricallyminded repairs team. “We typically deal with everything that focuses on tradesman and up. A lot of builders and manufacturing companies are doing a lot of grinding work and grinders typically get put under a heavy load. “At Power Tools & Servicing we o er heavy duty items that are going to be able to handle the type of work that tradesman and industrial companies are doing.” For DIYers, Stacey says Makita has a home handyman range for lower level jobs too. Power Tools & Servicing is currently running some awesome deals until the end of September on Milwaukee tools. As part of the deal, customers can save $649 on the Milwaukee M18 Fuel 3-Piece Kit. “One kit comes with a circular saw and another kit comes with a grinder,” says Stacey. “It’s a really good starter kit or all-rounder kit.” For more information, see the advert on this page.
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Foodbank manager Sue Spriggens says while the last few weeks have been quiet in terms of parcel demand, the organisation had a huge July. “Last month we did almost double the amount of parcels compared to this same month last year. “ e demand is still there… some days we get asked for six-eight parcels in a day.” e foodbank is after fresh produce, canned goods, pasta, and long-life items such as long-life milk. People can drop o food items to Eves Real Estate, Katikati, located at the corner of Main Rd and Jocelyn St, Katikati, between 8.30am and 4pm. And – for those unaware – the foodbank does accept fresh fruit and produce from home gardens. So get stripping those trees!
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The impact of cruise ships returning
“It will also likely trigger a noticeable boost in local community morale seeing cruise ships reconnect us with the world after the pandemic.” Matt adds it’s a shame ships weren’t allowed to dock late last summer “when our vaccination levels were high and rapid antigen tests were becoming common practice in NZ”.
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Cruise ships are set to return to the Bay of Plenty in about three months’ time after two-and-a-half year hiatus when the Government closed the maritime border due to Covid-19 back in 2020.
After cancelled tours for the past two years, Zealandier is beyond excited to be back on with their WOW tour and they would love to have you with them! e World of Wearable Art Awards Show in Wellington is an incredible spectacle showcasing wonderful wearable art, dancers, aerialists, music AV graphics and more. “World of Wearable Arts has a little bit for everybody,” says Zealandier’s Jan Davies. Zealandier has platinum seats reserved for their passengers at the show too. “ e seating is superb.”
When asked if this will have a drastic impact on other industries in Tauranga, Matt says the cruise ships provide a ‘nice complement’ to the year-round domestic tourism market.
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Pent-up demand “ ere’s a lot of pent-up demand from people wanting to do their ‘bucket list’ holiday, as well as those that are holding credit for cruises that were cancelled earlier in the pandemic.”
Flying direct from Tauranga to Wellington, Zealandier travellers can enjoy all the capital city’s wonders and relax in four-star accommodation at Novotel Hotel. e four-day tour includes an overnight stay at the elegant Chateau Tongariro Hotel, where guests will take in spectacular landscapes of Mt Ruapehu on the Sky Waka gondola the next day. “We look after our travellers all the way; we’re not just a transport service.” For more information, see advert on this page.
Left: Zealandier travellers can enjoy the sights and attractions of Wellington as part of the tour.
Oscar says while onshore visits might be short – usually just a day – research shows that many passengers use these voyages to try di erent port destinations and then return to their favourite places for a longer period later on. “ is highlights the value and importance of these short onshore visits.” He adds New Zealand is one of the last countries to fully open its borders – on July 31 this year – which has caused the country to “lose ground” to other overseas destinations that resumed international bookings months ago.
Tourism Bay of Plenty is expecting the rst cruiseliner to berth at the Port of Tauranga on October 26, and e Weekend Sun is investigating the economic impact this may have on our region. According to Tourism BOP general manager Oscar Nathan, the port bookings are ‘subject to change,’ however they expect to welcome 102 cruise voyages into Tauranga in the upcoming 2022/2023 season.
“International tourism contributes a relatively small amount to the Western Bay economy, but it is targeted at those sectors who were most impacted during the pandemic restrictions.
“However, cruise companies around the world are experiencing their strongest ever sales right now and this is evidenced by the high number of voyages and passengers that have booked to visit Tauranga next season.
Zealandier is ready for WOW travellers Taylor Rice Cruise ships docking back at the Port of Tauranga this October will bring economic bene ts to the region.
Tauranga Business Chamber is also welcoming the return of cruise ships to Tauranga. “ e hardest hit business sectors will be gearing up for their return. Cruise ships are also very popular with local residents ocking to Pilot Bay to welcome and farewell the impressive-looking vessels,” says CEO Matt Cowley.
Oscar says this will bring almost 332,000 passengers and crew into the BOP. “It’s very exciting for our region – particularly for the businesses that used to predominantly cater for cruiseline passengers and have been struggling to survive for the past twoand-a-half years while our maritime border has been closed,” says Oscar. Onshore visit value “We know many of our residents will also be looking forward to seeing these impressive passenger vessels back in our waters, along with the vibe that all these international visitors will bring.”
Oscar says during the most recent 2019/2020 cruise season – which was shortened by the March 2020 Covid-19 border closure – cruise visits contributed an estimated $74m to our region, and in 2018/2019 season brought $89m to the region. “A lot of this money was spent on passenger transport, tourism activities, retail, and replenishing onboard supplies, so these types of businesses are eagerly anticipating the return of cruise.”
It’s deja vu all over again this week – more upcoming local gigs... Once again I’m going to look two weekends ahead, to give everyone the chance to assemble their drakes and hens in linear fashion. For the weekend of August 13, look at last week’s column on SunLive. Actually, this column is really only about one gig. Loserpalooza. It’s an annual one-day festival that raises money for Lifeline, features an infeasible number of bands, and is organised by a man with more pseudonyms than me. It’s happening August 20 at Totara Street. First though, an amuse-bouche comprising of a couple of shows the previous night. At e Jam Factory local power rock trio Sorry Sorry celebrate the release of their debut EP ‘Rude Awakening’, a straighter rock package than earlier single ‘Waiting Game’ which had a more indie vibe. ey have – I believe – expanded from a trio to a four-piece and are writing songs for an album. is’ll be a loud night of roaring guitars with awardwinners Joe’s Van playing support. ere’s competition over at Totara St, as Friday, August 19, also brings Fur Patrol to town on their previously postponed ‘Pet’ Tour, marking 21 years since the band’s legendary album. I assume everyone knows Julia Deans and Fur Patrol, so let me mention the support act, Wellington trio Soft Plastics. ey are Sophie Scott-Maunder, Jonathan Shirley, and Laura Robinson and make music running the gamut from indie rock to dreamy Lynch-style atmospherics. Local connection ey’ve had a number of songs released during the past three years (an online listen is recommended!) but the reason I mention them, aside from cool music, is that Sophie is originally from Tauranga. She went to Ōtūmoetai College and was a Play It Strange nalist in 2009, encouraged by music teacher and singer/songwriter Matt Bodman. Sophie says: “ is is a particularly special show for me as it will be Soft Plastics’ rst time in my hometown and the rst time my family will be seeing me perform!”. Have a good one Sophie. So... Loserpalooza. Featuring 25 loser bands, across 12 loser hours, on two loser stages, at one loser venue. August 20, from 12pm -1am, Totara Street, $50 entry. In case you think I’m being a bit rough, that’s the o cial description. I just stand back in awe that after having the whole damn thing wrecked by Covid at the last minute, twoyears-in-a-row, the promoter has the energy to do it all again. Fortunately he does because these gigs are really something rather Te 7pm A-Factor 9pm-Late Sat 9pm-LateWheelhouse (Bureta) 10.30pm Sun 14th The Anzacs 3-6pm Wed 17th Open Mic Night 7pm start LATITUDE 37 Fri 12th 8.30pm-LateAngelo Sat 13th Caleb Cross 8.30Late Sun 14th Annie G 4-7pm MT RSA Fri 12th Woody Dean 7-10.30pm Sat 13th Shane & The Shazams Show 7.3011.30pm Sun 14th Ray Soloman 4.30-7pm VOODOO LOUNGE Fri 12th The Funk Drop with Omega B 9pm Sat 13th Wildlanes 6pm DJ Double A 9pm Sun 14th Hospo night with Euphoria 9pm AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD NOW!
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Twenty-five loser bands? It’s Loserpalooza wonderful, with bands from all over the country playing short high-energy sets during which almost anything can happen. is event has, in its way, become as iconic in NZ as Tauranga’s Jazz Festival, so I had a chat with the Man-of-Many-Names behind it. He recommended some highlights from the many bands.
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Recommendations e rst one is Vorsen: “We’re lucky enough to have one of the most in uential and leading losers ever in the New Zealand punk and alternative music scene playing this year,” he said; and that man is band leader John Halvorsen whose CV includes e Gordons, Bailter Space and Skeptics. en there’s Big Scout out of Blenheim who “writes chugging post punk bass ri s, pumping songs driven by playful SST-inspired drum beats”. He also says to watch for grunge band Lizard Prom from Napier and Manawatu punks Fielding’s Best Dancers. On the local front I have a few I’d like to throw into the mix: Flogging a Dead One Horse Town, who I have never heard but just love because of their name. And reat.Meet.Protocol, who can be very very good: watch their spectacular Halloween video on YouTube for a taster. Other local bands worth a look include duo Grown Downz and veteran ensemble Stunt Clown, who have a full album recorded and ready to go. For those who enjoy band names, the others playing are: Mega Maw, King Fish, Undercover Statues, Pulvinar, King Ketchup, Illicit Wah Wahz, Hemordroid, Shotgun the Couch, DAHTM, Skull Patrol, LUNGROT, Two Skinner, Tactical Chunny, Eddie and the Dreamers, Carrion Bride, Bad Juju and 5g
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Miniature Club Tauranga “Making it Small” Meetings 2nd Sunday each month [Feb-Nov] 10am-4pm. Arts and Crafts Centre, 177 Elizabeth St, Tauranga. Jan 07 542 0998 Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday. Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699 Quarry Plant Sale Te Puna Quarry Park 10am-1pm Plants, garden tools, coffee cart, sausage sizzle and more. Cash only. Bring bags/boxes. Free entry. 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 Tibetan Buddhist Teachings How can we practice Bodhicitta? From 10-11:30am followed by refreshments. 25 Junction Rd, Te Puna. Everyone welcome! Find us at tashichoepel.linghttps://www.facebook.com/ Taizé @ St. Georges Join us for a contemplative service based on the style and music of the Taizé Community -7pm, 1 Church St, Gate Pa. https://www.stgeorgesgatepa.com/ Tauranga Country Music Club Meets 2nd Sunday of each month at 1.00pm Senior Citizens Hall, Norris Street. Members a plate please. All Welcome. Women’s Flag Football 1pm at Waipuna Park. Join the Tauranga City Tridents for an introductory session into flag football, as we kickoff our womens programme. Monday 15 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 Chess Mount Maunganui Mt Maunganui RSA Chess Club, Maunganui Rd. Mondays (excl. public holidays) 7pm onwards. Info: search “Western BOP Chess” online Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga Annual General Meeting will be held at 10am 22 August. Venue: St Enoch’s Church Hall, 16th Ave. Guest Speaker Dr Andrew Hubbard. morning 1st Monday of month, 10am-12noon. $4 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Road, Tauranga. Ph Maunganui Rangatahi Kai Club For 10-16yrs, 4-5.30pm at Welcome Bay Community Centre, 242 Welcome Bay Rd. leadership Social Indoor Bowls Greerton Senior Citizens Hall 33 Maitland St. Mondays 12.45pm. welcome. Creative Fibre Every Monday 9.30am also 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. crochet, spinning, dyeing, felting. 177 Elizabeth St Tauranga. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191 Tauranga Scottish Country Dance 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 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 Tuesday16 Aug 500 Cards Fun and friendly group. All ages welcome. Mount Community Hall. 345 Maunganui Road. Parking available. Bus stop nearby. Afternoon tea provided. Inquiries to 027 658 6848 Altrusa Ladies Group Service and Business meeting every 2nd Tuesday at Matua Bowling Club and 4th Tuesday for programme evening. ie movies or similar. Phone Sandra 027 483 8454 www.altrusa.org.nz 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 9-11.45am at Presbyterian Church Hall. Varied program. Morning tea, aimed at seniors. All welcome. $2.50pp until further notice. 544 0951 or 021 127 4277 Horizons Suicide Bereavement Support Guided conversation about grief after suicide. 6pm to 7:30pm in Greerton. Free and open to 18+. RSVP to amy@griefsupport.org.nz or 578-4480. www.griefsupport.org.nz Be in to WIN withPhoto of the Week Email your photo (high resolution Jpeg) to Subjectproduction3@thesun.co.nzline‘PhotooftheWeek’ with your Name and address to send prize to and description of photo and location. Be in to WIN!
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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 Road. Ring Errol at 0272 300 959 Justice of the Peace Arataki Community Centre 10am-Noon. Court House. McLean Street 1pm-3pm. 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 Mt RSA Indoor Bowls Mt RSA Indoor Bowls - new club time Mondays, 12.15 for 12.30pm game. Newcomers welcome. Ph 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, cnr Dee St/Ranch Rd, Mt
Saturday 13 Aug Art in the Park Original art for sale. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. 9-4pm. Weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists 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
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. Maori History Walks Papamoa Hills - learn the stories of Maori settlement along the BOP coastline. See details and experiencesherewww.traveled.co.nz/upcoming-bookingortext0220494465
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 Bay City Rockers Social popularDancingRock’nRollplusotherdancesat the Senior Citizens Hall Norris St. 7-9.30pm. $3 entry including Supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222 Enjoy Overseas Travel? Winnipeg, Canada May 2023, be homehosted and host visitors from Boston, U.S.A. Meetings Thursdays & Sundays monthly. Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Dianne 027 249 9859 Justice of the Peace Court House. McLean Street 1-3pm. Te Puke Library 10.30am-12.30 pm. Tauranga Multicultural Centre Historic Village 11.30am-12.30pm. 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 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
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Healing Rooms Prayer Experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. The Sanctuary, 159 Durham St. 1-3pm. All welcome. No www.healingrooms.co.nzcharge. 027 640 1263 Indoor Bowls Gate Pa Greerton Community Hall. Club night 7pm Kevin 543 4044 Justice of the Peace Court House. McLean Street 11-1pm, Holy Trinity Church 215 Devonport Rd Noon-2pm. Papamoa Library Gravatt Rd 10am-Noon. Welcome Bay Community Centre 1-3pm Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. 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 non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness and friendship. For all Tauranga team’s practice details and contacts Ph Elaine Corbett 021 208 8898 Scottish Country Dancing Mount Community Centre 345 Maunganui Road 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 Maratoto Rock from Golden Cross. Grade moderate. Steve/Jane 021 900 802 Tauranga RSA Quiz Night 7pm start. 1237 Cameron Road. Teams of up to 8. $3 p/person. Bar/snack food available. Ph 578 9654 Tauranga RSA Housie 12.30pm start. 1237 Cameron Rd. Come and enjoy a friendly game of Housie. Bar snacks & coffee available. Ph 578 9654 Women’s Social Bridge Club We welcome new players to join us at the Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Avenue every Wednesday 1pm. $3 Val 577 6827 Thursday 18 Aug 500 Cards Fun and friendly group. All ages welcome. Mount Community Hall. 345 Maunganui Road. 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 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 Book Club We welcome you to join our reading group. We meet at the Lyceum rooms,1pm, 68 1st Avenue, first Thursday each month. Jean 021 821 540 Women’s Singing Group We welcome new members to join us for friendship, fun and of-course singing, at The Lyceum Club 68 1st Ave 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 Ave 9.30 every Thursday. Ann 027 280 3510 Friday 19 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. Oropi visit. 7pm start. Phone Keith 577 1116 Justice of the Peace Arataki Community Centre 10am-Noon. Bethlehem Community Church 10am-Noon. Katikati Resource Centre 10am-Noon. Greerton Library 2pm-4pm. Mount Maunganui Library 11.30am-1.30pm. Court House. McLean St 1-3pm 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 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. 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 Women’s Rummikub Group We welcome new players to join us at the Lyceum rooms 68 1st Avenue 2nd to 5th Friday every month. $3 Cecilia 021 0238 3905 e Holy Pocket.
e Entertainers Club is back and on a roll! Never ones to disappoint, their concerts are consistently good and this Sunday’s line up is no exception. e Holy Pocket is a glorious fusion of funk, blues and jazz with the stunning powerhouse vocals of Fiona Cosgrove.issix-piece band of exquisite musicians deliver with the free ‘n’ easy spirit of New Orleans. eir performances are stylish, sophisticated andDrawingpowerful.big crowds everywhere they play, this is one concert you don’t want to miss! You will hear songs such as ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’, ‘Angel From Montgomery’ and ‘It’s a Man’s World’ to name a few. e Holy Pocket is made up by Fiona Cosgrove, Mack Tane, Bruce Madden, Tim Vaughan, Ross Devereux and Richard Te Paa. Tickets are available now at Tauranga Citz Club reception, $20 each, for the show on August 14 from 5pm-8pm. No membership is required, and full bar and meals are available. For more information, www.facebook.com/theholypocketvisit: 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 Justice of the Peace Court House. McLean Street 10am-Noon. Mount Maunganui Library 11am-1pm. Saint Columba Church 502 Otumoetai Rd 10am-Noon 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 9.30-12pm 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 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 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 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 Rds & Mirrielees Rd, Sulphur Point. Mike Oldfield 021 939 233 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 027 291 9917 Yoga for All Welcome Bay Community Centre, Traditional,6-7.30pm.relaxing Yoga class. Beginners welcome. $15 for one or $110 for nine classes. Bring a mat. Info: Bhajan 07 929 7484 Wednesday 17 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. Te Puke Bus Trip Bayfair Farm st Bus Depot Ph Renee 07 576 6699 Avenues Friendship Club Meets 1st Wednesday of every month at 9.30 pm. Tauranga Citizens Club 13th Ave. Guest Speakers, Visitors welcome, Ph 027 406 1846 Cards Cribbage 12.30 for 1pm start at RSA Greerton. Friendly club. New members very welcome. Ph Jill 021 160 6143 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 Forest & Bird Tauranga AGM 7pm at St John’s Anglican Church Hall Reports from Aongatete, I’Anson reserve and KCC and upcoming projects including Dotterel protection and work at Lake Rotoiti Free Celeste Dance Class At Papamoa Library CC. 4.30-6.30 incl Adult Hip Hop, please contact 021 0841 0697 celeste/celeste-dance-1https://celestemusicdance.wixsite.com/dancer.amanda11@gmail.com.
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Found adult male cat. Welcome Bay area. Ref: 542847 Found black, aged adult male cat. Maketu area. Ref: 552953 Found ginger & white adult male cat. Pyes Pa area. Ref: 552994 Found black male kitten. Te Puna area. Ref: 553098 Found black male kitten. Te Puna area. Ref: 553099 & BRYCE DECORATING interior and exterior painting, wallpapering. Have your powdercoated windows faded? Can be cleaned and restored like new! Plastic car bumpers faded? Can be restored too! Quality work. Showroom nish. Ph Wayne 021 162 7052 BUILDER AVAILABLE repair maintenance, decks, pergolas, fences, all housing work. Ph Roger 022 121 3356 DIY WORKSHOP 180sqm of or part of waterproof secure barn. Long or short term. Many uses and extras. Ph Bruce 021 739 624 ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs. Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857 travel & tours NO 8 TOURS New Zealand’s Senior Travel Club- Join our club today to receive all our VIP Members Bene ts exclusive to No 8 Tours & receive our complimentary beautiful colour catalogue. We specialise in bespoke itineraries, modern vehicles, friendly guides & -29th Sept 2022 21st-26th Oct 2022 Hawkes Bay Extravaganza. Oct-1st Nov 2022 2nd -7th Nov 2022 Marlborough’s
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As a pastor, I often encourage people to spread the love of God wherever they go. I think we have a responsibility to love others because we are loved by our creator. One area that many of us Christians fail to show the love of God is when it comes to our LGBTQI+ siblings. Religion has often been weaponised against the Rainbow community but when I read the Bible and think about following Jesus to the best of my ability, I always come to the sameJesusconclusion.iscallingme to side with those in the LGBTQI+ community. ose who are victims to violence, arson, bigotry, made to feel ashamed of themselves, and driven to suicide in far greater numbers than their heterosexual counterparts are the ones Jesus calls me to stand with. Over and over again, we see Jesus sitting with, talking to, and eating with the people society told him weren’t worthy of his love and a ection. But Jesus shows us that everyone is worthy of dignity, respect, and care, and to be welcomed as full members of theRemembercommunity.that God is love. is love is for all people. Our LGBTQI+ siblings are a wonderful part of God’s creation. If you’ve been told that God doesn’t love you just the way you are, it’s not true; and if you nd yourself in need of support, please know that I am here for you today and stand with you. Reverend John Carr, Wesley Methodist Church.
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