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26 August 2022, Issue 1124

Tauranga’s Royce Morgan has thoroughly enjoyed the wet and wild weather that’s been battering Aotearoa in recent months – in a very extreme way! Royce is part of a community of forecast-checking adrenaline junkies, who chase rising streams to kayak rivers and streams across New Zealand under extreme conditions. The sport – a sub-category of whitewater kayaking – is called ‘creeking’. “We go to small rivers or streams that don’t typically have much flow, and after a lot of rain or snow melt, it makes it paddle-able,” explains Royce. Read more about his extreme hobby, the community behind it, and the thrill of creeking on page 10.

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There’s a place in Far North Queensland called the Cow Cuddling Company.

It was set up by Lawrence Fox – a business strategist who moved to the country for a break after feeling burnt out. It turns out the neighbour’s cows provide the perfect panacea for his modern-day affliction. He says cows are “really big, sweet animals that allowed me to hug them and lie down with them”.Now, I can honestly say I’ve never lain with a cow but, having worked in milking sheds as a youngster, I do confess to an emotional connection with more than one of these gorgeous, big-eyed bovines.

won’t hurt too much politically unless you do it during a Covid-19 lockdown. Then it becomes socially unacceptable. Our own Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern bemoans the fact that many people might be put off politics by the harsh spotlight of public opinion, and we could lose diversity amongst our decisionmakers as a result. My main curiosity in all of this is the influencers, and not for voyeuristic reasons – journalists don’t have those thoughts, of course. No, influencers and politicians are jarring bedfellows in my opinion. If you don’t know what an influencer is – they are basically someone who is popular on social media for some reason. They can then use their popularity to influence other people and endorse products, or even politics. It’s a bit of a dangerous doubleedged sword for a politician to invite influencers to a hedonistic party but, I guess politics has always been a case of who you know. The Devil’s nectar As Lawrence and his herd showed us earlier, you don’t have to drink alcohol to have a good time or to unwind and, in fact, the Devil’s nectar can send you spiralling into depression. There are plenty of better ways to de-stress and some of them are quite simple.I’mgoing to leave you with a handy tip on how to beat the pressures of everyday life.

Go Finland There is of course the more traditional stress-relief method promoted this week by 36-year-old Finland Prime Minister Sanna Marin. She had quite a good party at her official residence, by all accounts.Shelater deflected accusations of an excessive party lifestyle and even took a drug test, which later proved she had been under the influence of no more thanAfteralcohol.apologising for the photos of the topless influencers, which did the rounds on social media, all was forgiven and politicians from around the globe rallied in her defence. “We had sauna, swam and spent time together. That kind of a picture should not have been taken but otherwise, nothing beinganythingthetogether,”happenedextraordinaryattheget-MarintoldBBC.IfBorisJohnsonistogoby,abitofapartyanimal

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Sadly, the girls next door to Lawrence are beef cows, not the dairy variety, so this story could well have had a grisly ending. Obviously, I wouldn’t do that to you. There is a happy twist to this story because Lawrence – the knight in shining armour – bought the herd from his neighbour and set up the Cow Cuddling Company. He tells ‘The Guardian’ that his cow therapy social enterprise is designed to promote calmness, improve mental health and assist people into employment.Thesecowshave helped many people with mental health issues. Some even credit the therapy with saving their life. They are now worth far more as therapists than steaks. Clearly this story won’t appeal to the more carnivorous amongst us; and I most certainly would not bring it up in the middle of the summer barbecue season, but it did highlight the fact that there are more ways to beat the stresses of everyday life than we realise.

Think ‘Psychologyfractals.Today’ reports that exposure to fractals can reduce stress by as much as 60 per cent. Fractals are repeating patterns and can be found in nature – things like waves, flowers, snowflakes. They can also be found in art, like a Jackson Pollock painting. Shedding stress really is as easy as lying in a paddock on a coastal clifftop, with your arm around a cow watching the waves roll in. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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“It is my expectation FENZ will continue to work towards finding a solution with NZPFU – and I am hopeful a solution is possible.”

“I know public safety will be their top priority,” says Tinetti. “I am disappointed FENZ and the NZ Professional Firefighters Union have been unable to reach a positive outcome in collective bargaining for the renewal of the collective employment agreement. I’ve heard from the firefighters that they have significant welfare concerns, these need to be addressed with urgency.

Tauranga firefighters are participating in their second hour-long strike today, August 26, from 11am-12 noon. The strikes are being issued to trigger a Fire and Emergency New Zealand response to allow better conditions for firefighters, with core issues being ‘resources, understaffing and low wages’. Today’s strike is the second in a two-week period.

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On the Government response, Tauranga’s Fire Fighters Union representative Mike Swanson believes Internal Affairs Minister Jan Tinetti is “referring issues back to FENZ as an operational manager” but has seen “nothing concrete”. Nothing concrete “Although she has injected herself onto the sidelines to facilitate a bit more mediation over the last few weeks, there’s nothing concrete we have seen from a government perspective [that] she is doing to actually help us.”

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller says Tinetti needs to “quit hiding and get around a table” to resolve the issues at FENZ. He says Tinetti is “nowhere to be seen or heard, despite being the Minister responsible for FENZ”. “It has been like this for months, despite the organisation being at breaking point due to a lack of staff, poor resourcing and procurement, bullying, mismanagement, and wasteful spending. “Firefighters don’t want to close station doors but feel they have no other option. They’re at their wit’s end because Minister Tinetti and FENZ keep turning a blind eye to their concerns. It is concerning the Minister has nothing to say about a Crown agency that can’t resolve its equipment or fire truck issues despite a capital spend of $468 million in the last five years and receiving $200 million more in revenue than expected after its merger.”

Fire strike Tauranga firefighters are preparing for their second strike for better working conditions.

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Hopeful Tinetti has “asked FENZ to ensure they have contingency plans in place for the metropolitan areas which be affected by escalated strike action”.

Volleyballer retires After almost 15 years

Paul Haimona wants the Western Bay of Plenty to become the Silicon Valley of New Zealand.

SamBlacksBeachcompetition,internationalofplayerO’Deahas called time on his international career in beach volleyball. Tauranga’s O’Dea penned confirmed his decision after competing in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. “Knowing when to leave is hard, it’s a big decision and a very personal one. I hope that during my time I have represented New Zealand well and I leave the sport in a better place.”

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Maketu man Paul Haimona is standing for Mayor because he is “willing to make a difference”.

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The nourthbound lane of SH36 will be closed on Monday to allow council to install watermain and wastewater piping. Traffic will be detoured at the Pyes Pa roundabout onto Pyes Pa Rd. Traffic will then either stay on Pyes Pa Rd towards Barkes Corner or choose to turn left on Kennedy Rd to connect to SH36. Works is estimated to be completed mid-October, but is weather dependent.Workscontinue on Victoria Rd, Pacific Ave, Salisbury Ave, Crane St, Carysfort St, Links Ave, Solway Place, Taupo Ave, Mount Maunganui. These are to be completed shortly.

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Better walking and cycling connections, safety improvements at key intersections and growth of commercial/retail centres got a thumbs up in community consultation on a future plan for Ōtūmoetai Peninsula.

The final plan will support wellbeing of these communities as Tauranga continues to grow, says a TCC spokesperson.Initialcommunity feedback was given in March-April. It was used to identify 60 projects which will improve how people get around, and provide community facilities needed to support increased housing density.

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Paul is contesting the Western Bay of Plenty mayoralty and standing as a candidate in the Maketu-Te Puke Ward. The retired electrician has lived in Maketu for seven years after moving back from Ireland. He wants to increase accountability at all aspects of the council. “I’m interested in bringing accountability. I love math and there’s something about figures that don’t lie,” says Paul.He also has big plans for the district if he were to be elected. “I want the Western Bay of Plenty to become the Silicon Valley of New Zealand.“Howdo you do that? You attract internet companies here. Why would they want to come here? Because we have fibre and we’ll attract them,” says Paul. “We’ve got a thriving kiwifruit and dairy industry. What's next? It may be in the world ofThetechnology.”Weekend Sun is asking mayoral candidates their thoughts on the Three Waters reforms that will see drinking, waste and storm water managed by four publicly owned entities rather the Aotearoa’s councils. Paul says “it would be something to look at” because the previous councils have done a “damn good job” of the water infrastructure so far. The 66-year-old says the pros and cons would need to be looked at because when the entities are formed, funding would go to areas where their water infrastructure isn’t as good. “What are they going give us? Because our rohe is in a goodAskednick.”his thoughts on Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council amalgamating, Paul says it would be up to the people to decide. “They say by amalgamating, there’s less people involved in all that administration stuff. Which is good in one way, but what happens to the little towns that have only got population of 600 and I say that because that’s the population of Maketu.” Paul affiliates with eight iwi including Ngāti Awa, Te Arawa and Ngāti Tūwharetoa. Read this story in full at: www.sunlive. co.nz Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.

Linda says 26 students arrived end of July, and have been improving their English, exploring the Bay of Plenty and getting to know their fellow students and host families.

Mila initially thought she’d go to the United States or Canada, but since visiting the US with her family, she chose NZ. “I couldn’t imagine living there [US/Canada], I didn’t feel as safe. It was too big and too much. I had a meeting with a lady from the exchange programme and she told me about NZ, and I had a really good feeling about coming here.”

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Explore Maria says her host family takes her to Lake Rotomā and she goes in their boat where they show her NZ’s lakes. “I feel very lucky, it’s amazing to be able to do that and explore the area.”

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International students have finally re-entered New Zealand again after two years of closed borders, and they are loving the opportunity to explore what Tauranga has to offer.

“At my German school they showed us beautiful pictures of NZ and I thought: ‘This looks amazing’ and wanted to see how it was here. I also wanted to experience the culture of this country,” says Lina. “I originally wanted to go in 2020, but with everything else happened, I’m finally here now. I’ve been wanting to do this for a very long time.” Antonina says another reason for choosing NZ is the unique culture. “In NZ the culture is so different. You have English speakers, but also Maori culture. I wanted to experience that...improve my English and see the amazing landscapes.Itsuki,who is from the Japanese island of Okinawa, says her favourite part of NZ has been the food and friendly people. “My favourite food that I’ve tried here so far has to be fish tacos.”

“It’s a great opportunity for us to have more diversity in the Tauranga region, our college, and for our domestic students to learn from other cultures,” says Tauranga Girls’ College director of international students Linda Clifford. “The positive interaction between our local students and the arriving international ones is a very special one.”

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German international students Lina, Antonina, Mila, Ann-Kathrin and Maria say they chose NZ because it was a great opportunity to be around fluent English speakers.

The students say one major difference between NZ and their home country is the public transport. Read this story in full at: www.sunlive.co.nz International students are back, and The Weekend Sun caught up with the newly-arrived pupils at Tauranga Girls’ College this week. Photo: Bob Tulloch.

Talk of student’s inspirations include Red Hot Chili Peppers, Concrete Blonde, TLC, along with more contemporary guitar-strapped artists such as Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo is enough evidence for one to believe in a resurgence of live instrumentation, and the students are thriving.

Walking into a space of young musos, you may not expect generations before them to be echoing through their sound – but this is exactly what is heard in Papamoa College’s music rooms.

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Entering in June, Cybele decided to “freestyle” her song for the competition, coming up with lyrics off of the top of her head as she was recording. Fast-forward eight weeks, and she was on-stage performing with some of the best musicians in the country at Wellington Boys’ College. “It was so inspiring being in Wellington and seeing those musicians. The singers were amazing. “There was one girl who had an insanely good voice. I really want to be like them one day, be that good and standing up in front of a crowd being that confident.” Student Taylah Medeiros’ recently-recorded song ‘Realistic Dreams’ scored top 50 in the Lion Foundation Songwriting competition. Students who enter the competition get a $50 Rockshop voucher and up to $750 worth of studio recording time. “That’s a good realistic amount for a song without drums. Taylah’s song is just guitar and vocals, so she’ll be able to really utilise the studio time to make that song sound awesome,” says Kurt. Read this story in full at: www.sunlive.co.nz

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Papamoa College student Cybele Chapman performed an original song she wrote with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra on August 17. The singer-songwriter won the opportunity in the Young Artists Showcase competition, and says the experience was nothing short of “amazing”.

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We’re proposing changes to our Local Alcohol Policy, which will affect where and when you buy alcohol in Tauranga.

While most people consume alcohol responsibly, harm caused by excessive or inappropriate alcohol use can have serious negative impacts on our Tellcommunities.uswhatyou think about the proposed changes –including the times you can buy alcohol from places like supermarkets and bottle stores – so that we can work towards reducing alcohol related harm. Find out more and give us your feedback at www.tauranga.govt.nz/lap or pick up a paper consultation pack at our customer service centre at 21 Devonport Road, or in one of our libraries.

It’s the final round robin home game for the Volcanix and the Steamers this Sunday, August 28. The Bay of Plenty rugby double header at Tauranga Domain sees gates open 11am with the Volcanix versus Canterbury kicking off 11.35am and the Steamers versus Counties at 2.05pm.Getyour tickets online for the cheaper price and save queuing at the gate. General admission tickets online cost adults $35, students with ID $15, children five-14 cost $5 and under-fives gain free entry. At the gate, tickets cost adults $30, students with ID $20, children five-14 cost $10, and under-fives gain free entry. For information and tickets, visit: Double-headereventsboprugby.flicket.co.nz/thisweekend

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Papamoa College students Taylah Medeiros and Cybele Chapman. Photo: Bob Tulloch.

On August 29, a debate for the Katikati-Waihī Beach Ward is at Katikati Primary School; on August 30 the Kaimai Ward debate is at Pahoia School.TheTe Puke-Maketu Ward debate is at Te Puke High School on August 31, and the Mayor Debate will be at University of Waikato, Tauranga, Lecture Theatre, Level 2, on September 1. All debates will start 6pm. Not able to attend in person? You can tune in and take part via livestream on council’s YouTube channel or: generationchange.nz

It’s nearly time to see your future councillors go toe-to-toe on topics important to you.

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Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s aspiring councillor candidates will get the chance to showcase who they are and what they stand for this election at the Meet the Candidate Debate series – starting next week. The series’ last event will be a Mayoralty contenders’ debate in Tauranga City.From Monday, August 29, to Thursday, September 1, the public will get the chance to see Katikati-Waihī Beach, Kaimai, Maketu-Te Puke answer quick-fire questions, challenging scenarios, and crowd-sourced queries in-person or online.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council CEO John Holyoake says with such a broad range of candidates in this year’s election, the debates play a key role in helping residents make an informed decision when voting opens on September 16. “There is buzz beginning to grow around elections and so this is a chance for the candidates to showcase their passion and personality, as well as their priorities if elected to council,” says John. “These are free and open to everyone to attend. They will be fast-paced and fun, so I encourage you to join in.”

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“This is a really nice grassroots initiative that’s going directly to support people in our community, and it’s great to help out in the best way we know how,” says Harmonic Resonators’ lead singer Jeremy Hantler.“Weall know somebody who has been affected by breast cancer and this is a really proactive group who are helping some awesome wāhine toa (strong women) with their recovery.”Whilebreast cancer brings women together for the sport, Julie says it is not the focus. “The focus is on fitness and staying well and that’s why we do dragon boating – it helps prevents lymphoedema, which is a side effect of breast cancer surgery.” Training three times weekly, the Boobops are revving for next year’s regatta. “We’ve had a lot of events cancelled in the last few years and we haven’t really been able to compete properly. This is an international competition on our back doorstep so that’s pretty cool.”

Georgia Minkhorst Jeremy Hantler of the Harmonic Resonators will put on a stellar show to fundraise for Boobops Photo: Bob Tulloch.

Tauranga’s Breast Cancer Survivors Dragon Boating team, Boobops, will be launched into the sport’s international championships with Jeremy Hantler from the Harmonic Resonators at the helm of their fundraising efforts. Boobops are delighted to be backed by Tauranga family band – the Harmonic Resonators, who are hosting a fundraising concert for the team this Sunday, August 28 to see them off to the 2023 International Dragon Boating Regatta. First time A worldwide competition, hundreds of teams will compete at Lake Karapiro in Cambridge next April. Held every threefour years, it’s the first time New Zealand will host the event. “[At] The last regatta in Florence we came 11th in the world – we were pretty excited about that but we want to do better this time,” says Boobops’ Julie Sach. “We’d love to be number one.” As a family band, The Harmonic Resonators are more than happy to support the 48 dragon boaters.

Te Puke Repertory Theatre is calling on anyone who’d like to audition for their upcoming show ‘The Vicar of Dibley’. “If you have thought: “No, no, no, no, no, no…YES’, I want to be on-stage, this is your opportunity,” says theatre president and show director Michelle Cliff. “We are thrilled to announce that our end of year show will be ‘The Vicar of Dibley’, which will delight our loyal audiences.”Michellesays they need all those wellloved characters of the Dibley Parish Council: David Horton, Hugo Horton, Owen Newitt, Frank Pickle and Jim Trott, along with Vicar Geraldine Granger and her hapless verger, Alice Tinker. Also required are the fine culinary skills of Letitia Cropley with her famous ‘Parsnip Brownies’ and ‘Egg and Liver Sandwiches’. “Come along and share your talents at Te Puke Repertory.”Auditions are 2pm Sunday, September 4, or 7pm Monday, September 5 at the Litt Park Theatre, Te Puke. For more details, email: tepukerep01@gmail.com

Concert tickets She encourages everyone to head to the fundraiser concert for an amazing night of music – there is limited door-sales, so it’s best to book in advance for a good seat. “We’re going to do a mix of songs from our new album which are well-known songs translated into Te Reo Maori, combined with a whole bunch of classic singalongs and some of our most popular tunes,” says Jeremy. The concert is this Sunday, August 28, at 6.30pm at Baycourt Addison Theatre. Grab tickets at: aspx?sh=HARMONIC22ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.https://premier.

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He says at first glance it may look like the umbrella sport – whitewater kayaking – however this community of forecast-checking adrenaline junkies, who chase rising streams, come under a different sub-category.

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Starting out Royce had “lots of confidence, but not terribly much skill”. After partnering up and learning from other kayakers over time, with some “calculated risks”, he’s grown to do many rivers and streams across NZ under extreme conditions.

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Royce Morgan is one of many thrillseekers across the country chasing wild weather to go ‘creeking’.

A favourite creeking memory is going “It’s a little creek with about seven or eight waterfalls. It’s really rare it comes up so when we see the forecast and think it’s going to be the conditions we want, we have to just get up and go for it.

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“There’s amazing rivers all over. From the creeking dragon

Spoilt in NZ “Last year that specific creek only came up twice. We’ve been really fortunate this year because with all the rain it’s come up about three or four times.” Royce says enthusiasts are spoilt here in NZ, and the Central North Island.

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“We call it ‘creeking’. It’s the more extreme side of white water kayaking,” says“WeRoyce.goto small rivers or streams that don’t typically have much flow, and after a lot of rain or snow melt, it makes it paddle-able.”

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“I first got into it through polytech when I was studying whitewater and bushcraft. Whitewater kayaking became more of a hobby over time, and I slowly worked up to doing more tricky stuff as I got more confident.” Royce says the best part of creeking is the community around it, as “it’s an individual sport, but you don’t typically do it alone”. Whole community “There’s a whole community on it. People don’t do the gnarly stuff by themselves. We want people watching from this sport. People travel to do this style of whitewater kayaking. We’ve met Canadians, Argentinians, Germans, and loads of New Zealanders have gone travelling to do it too. I’ve seen lots of amazing courses in the United States.”

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The Government is making changes to housing rules that will change what you can do on your property. In a nutshell, people will be able to build more on their residential sections and in some cases, won’t need resource consent from council or approval from neighbours.

Use the map viewer at tauranga.govt.nz/housing-supply to find out which changes will apply to your property, or any other property in the city.

changes have already been decided by the Government, especially for buildings of three storeys or less, but there are some things we can influence, like what developments of four storeys or more will look like, and where these developments are located. Tell us what you think, submissions are open until Friday 23 September 2022. If you don’t have a computer, head over to your local library to use one there for free, or look through the printed information we have available.

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There are some places and cases where the new rules may not apply, like cultural and heritage sites, areas with outstanding natural features like Mauao, or properties with covenants that restrict further development. Existing legislation such as the Building Act still Manyapplies.ofthese

It also means there will be more multi-storey buildings popping up around our neighbourhoods and city, over time – which will gradually change where and how we live and what our city looks like.

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Leading the way with organics

Joining the Trevelyan’s team earlier in the year as a harvest manager, Bex has been supported every step of the way into her new role as the kiwifruit organics manger. “My manager and team have all put so much effort into helping me on my learning journey...everyone’s so supportive, knowledgeable and helps out. I’m looking forward to working with the range of people involved in organics, and sharing these insights and research with the Trevelyan growers.”

“I’m thrilled about representing Trevelyan’s in the organic sector because it’s a really exciting time to be in this sector of the industry,” says Bex. As an environmental enthusiast, Bex believes growing produce in an organic method is beneficial because it’s better for people’s health and the Followingplanet.Trevelyan’s ‘organic philosophy’ Bex says: “[Organic growers] like working without synthetic chemicals and having healthy soils. They look to work alongside nature to grow healthy, great-tasting kiwifruit that nourishes people and has a better outcome for the environment”.

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Trevelyan’s fresh new kiwifruit organics manager, Bex Astwood, is overjoyed to be at the forefront of the industry’s thriving organics sector.

“Being able to have that choice to purchase products that use less pesticides, have better biodiversity and soil quality is definitely something consumers are looking at more.”

Today, August 26, is Daffodil Day – a chance for Kiwis to give generously to Aotearoa’s Cancer Society which helps those impacted by cancer. For more than 30 years New Zealanders have supported the work of the Cancer Society on Daffodil Day – and they need your help again this year. Every day 71 New Zealanders are diagnosed with cancer – and every dollar raised from Daffodil Day ensures Cancer Society services like support from nurses, meals, transport to treatment, and accommodation remains free for people with cancer. It also supports education and awareness programmes, and life-saving cancer research. For example, $24 provides safe transport to and from cancer treatment; $58 helps provide counselling for people affected by cancer and their whānau; $107 helps provide accommodation for people travelling for treatment; while $150 contributes to research that improves prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Donate online at: www.daffodilday.org.nz Or at any ANZ branch during August – or give generously when you see a street collector today, August 26.

Trevelyan’s strong focus on organics is something that makes them stand out in the market, says Bex. “We have a large share of the industry’s organic fruit. This year we have 49 per cent of the Zespri Organic SunGold crop and nine per cent of Zespri Organic Green, all coming through Trevelyan’s.”

The Bay of Plenty heats for the Vista Foundation 48Hours film competition are being held live online this coming Tuesday, August 30. There Bay of Plenty has 22 teams competing, with most coming from Tauranga. The nationwide competition, now in its 20th year, has attracted 555 teams from around NZ, including more than 130 schools. The heats are being held in each region until September 10. To watch the BOP heats live at 6.30pm and 8.15pm on August 30 – and to vote for your favourite – visit: Youtube.Vistaheats/2022-heats-schedule/https://www.48hours.co.nz/OrgotoFoundation48Hourschannelon Watch Bay of Plenty teams’ 48Hours films live

Bex Astwood is enjoying her new role as kiwifruitTrevelyans’organicsmanager.

To many, they’re relics from a bygone era. To stamp collectors, they’re windows to the world. “As kids, our stamp collection was how we learned about other places,” says Tauranga District Stamp Club secretary Brian Ducker.“Stamps from Africa had animals on them and we could see on the map that Burma and Kenya were part of the Commonwealth. You felt you belonged. Back then, we couldn’t just press a button and see countries around the world. That’s why stamps were so Districtfascinating.”TheTaurangaStamp Club celebrated 60 years of philately in ofBaythe Plenty last month with a lunch for about 90 past and present members at the Tauranga Citizens Club. “We have great discussions about the past and the connections we find through the stamps,” says Brian. Very rare He collects Tauranga postal history and one of his most prized items is an envelope stamped in Tauranga with a Headquarters obliterator in 1864, in the months after the Battle of Gate Pa. “It’s a letter sent by a Captain Grace, of the 68th Durham Light Regiment, to his wife in England. There are fewer than 10 in the world known with that postmark. “Researching the background to the stamps is wonderful. Using the internet, you can look up a name or a place and easily discover the whole story behind it. Captain Grace survived the famous battle and went on to serve elsewhere in the country.” Brian has just been made a life member for his service to the club along with Ross Haycock, who was president for seven years. Amateur historians “We’ve become amateur historians,” says Ross. “A particular cover or stamp leads you down a path that you didn’t expect. I collect early American envelopes and I can look up who sent it, who it went to and I’ve come across some remarkable things.” It was Ross’ father who passed down his collection. “I would’ve been in primary school when I started collecting stamps – I was around 10 or 11. I had a pen pal in Australia with the same birthday and I still have the letter he sent me. “I stopped when I was a teenager and picked it up again 40 or 50 years later when I came home from overseas,” says Ross. Sentimental Some stamps are sentimental, like a letter from his grandfather – who was killed in the Gallipoli campaign – to his pregnant wife. “He was sure the unborn child would be a boy, so asked that the baby be named after him. When my mother was born, she was christened Dorothy Mary but ‘Roy’ in brackets and that was what she was known as through her whole life: ‘Roy’. It’s a nice family memory to have.” TDSC meets twice-monthly. For more information, phone Brian on 07 576-5210.

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Celebrating 60 years of philately in city

Ross Haycock and Brian Ducker examine a stamp at a recent stamp fair. Photo: Debbie Griffiths. Debbie Griffiths

The hub of the festival at Tauranga Racecourse – Bloom in the Bay – will feature porcelain and floral art, live music, sculptures, Polynesian wall art, pottery, jewellery, woodcraft, garden art, carving, murals, glass art, cake decorating, millinery, food and trade stalls, a kids’ area, demonstrations, talks, sustainable and wearable art, workshops and photography.

The 2022 festival, with Bayleys as the principal festival partner, offers a garden and art trail spanning from Katikati to Te Puke with 74 garden and art stops. This year 32 per cent of the gardens are new to the festival and there is a brand new art studio trail within the main trail. As well as this, people can also participate in the festival’s popular three-course Long Lunch with host and former ‘NZ House & Garden’ magazine editor Lynda Hallinan, who will be joined by NZ’s “bug man” Ruud Kleinpaste.

The Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival is on November 17-20. Visit: www. gardenandartfestival.co.nz for ticket sales and more information. A garden of discovery on the Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival’s Garden & Art Trail.

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Tickets are still available for November’s Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival – which not only promotes the unique lifestyle of the Bay of Plenty, but is fast becoming NZ’s premier garden and art event. All involved with the festival are passionate about gardens, art and promoting the beautiful Bay of Plenty.

For those keen to get their tickets as soon as possible, there are now more outlets to purchase them from. These include online with Eventfinda, and also in-store at Palmers Bethlehem, i-site Tauranga, Décor Gardenworld, Pacifica Home & Garden Store, Te Puke Florists and Katch Katikati – Katikati Information Centre.

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The new van means that no students will miss out on these opportunities. “We pride ourselves on offering a well-rounded curriculum for all of our students and understand the importance of regular exercise as a part of their learning programme both for now and their future,” says Jo.

Georgia Minkhorst Up front, Zico Traia and Kyle Rose with fellow students all buckled up and ready to go in the new van.

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“Our older students aged between 18 and 21 are given the opportunity to contribute to our community,” says Jo. Older students require transport to volunteer at Meals on Wheels, the library, foodbank, community gardens and to gain workTaurangaexperience.special school thanks New Zealand Community Trust for a $30,000 grant towards the van purchase. “We are so grateful to NZCT for the ongoing support they give to our school,” says Jo.

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As the only specialist school in the Bay of Plenty and with student numbers growing, the school was in desperate need of a new van, says professional learning leader Jo Crean.

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Tauranga Special School’s new van will wheel out greater opportunities for its students.

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“The school has increased in size between 20 and 25 per cent in the last three years.”

“Some of the activities students participate in include swimming, hydrotherapy, Riding for the Disabled, regular fitness, Special Olympics events, hockey, kayaking and athletics,” says Jo.

Operating across multiple sites, with four classes at their central Tauranga base and six off-site, the extra van will ensure all students can be included in extracurricular activities.

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Rockets, robots and sharks are preparing to take over Tauranga’s CBD as the world’s largest STEM street festival comes to town during the October school holidays – and free tickets are now available.

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Extremely exciting The inaugural STEMFest in 2019 attracted 3500 visitors from across New Zealand. With the event cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, organiser the STEM Wana Trust hopes to attract 7500 visitors in 2022.

The countdown is on for STEMFest 2022

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More than 50 exhibitors from around Aotearoa will bring free, family-friendly fun to STEMFest, the Tauranga STEM Festival, on Sunday, October 2. The event has already confirmed more than 40 interactive activities and experiments aimed at engaging and inspiring a new generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.

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The nationwide competition, inspired by NASA and supported by the US State Department, challenged students aged 10-16 to create an InsectBot capable of surviving on Mars. STEMFest takes place on Tauranga City’s Durham St, Sunday, October 2.

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“The exhibits and workshops are extremely exciting this year,” says STEM Wana Trust Founder Tia Lush. “We don’t want anyone to miss out on the fun. We’ve got everything from bioengineering to biosecurity, chemistry experiments to renewable energy“Visitorsinvestigations.cangetbehind the wheel of a space rover or a Grumman aircraft; build a bridge, a robot, or a fractal sculpture. They’ll be able to explore high-powered rockets, or the external and internal features of a shark. It’s a wonderful showcase of the vibrant and varied work that takes place in the STEM sector which will hopefully inspire our young visitors.” Save the date! In addition, the five finalists of The Great InsectBot Mission Competition will have their InsectBots judged by a panel of experts at STEMFest for the chance to win an exclusive VIP tour of the Rocket Lab facilities.

More than 2300 tickets were snapped up within the first 72 hours of being released, with a limited number of free tickets now remaining, which are available at: www.stemfest.nz

More than 40 interactive activities and experiments will engage and inspire a new generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians.

The artists chosen come to the workshops which are held at the Tauranga Racecourse with easels, paints, canvas and painting tools, with Rob covering important aspects of composition, perspective, focal points, and artistic licence.

Ten women and two men have been selected to now participate in a series of development workshops with artist Rob McGregor, leading up to the highly-anticipated festival in November. The artists use mainly oil or acrylic paints, but some also used mixed media, pastels, water colour and pencil.

Chipper Chip

Twelve artists have reached the finals of The Weekend Sun Emerging Artist awards in this year’s Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival competition.

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Collaborative support

“I read through the finalists’ bios and started to make notes so when I made up a programme, it’s a result of looking at examples of their work as well as their individual profiles,” says Rob. His tailored workshops are enabling participants to benefit not only from his wealth of knowledge and artistic expertise but to also benefit from each other’s suggestions and ideas. Rob says that the artists not only have him tutoring them but they have other people’s work from the group to look at “so they don’t just receive my one-sided view, but also other people’s input as well”. He says it’s important during this collaborative supportive process that people make their own decision about their work.

Trail artist The emerging artist winner will receive a prize and entry as a trail artist into the 2024 festival. Runners-up will also be considered as trail artists for 2024. All finalists will have work on display at Bloom in the Bay at Tauranga Racecourse during theThefestival.Bayof Plenty Garden & Art Festival is on from November 17-20. For ticket sales and more information, visit: www.gardenandartfestival.co.nz

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The Weekend Sun Emerging Artist Award was created to encourage new artists to develop their expertise, or to prompt existing artists to take their work to the next level.

The Weekend Sun Emerging Artists project is a wonderful opportunity for developing artists to grow confidence and build on their existing skills through attending workshops with a mentoring artist.

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Art tutor Rob McGregor with emerging artist Boyd Rutherford at the workshop. Photo: Bob Tulloch.

“Perpetuity is the number one reason why I am both a living donor and have bequeathed a portion of my estate to the Acorn Foundation. I am reassured all the money I give to my community through the Acorn Foundation will not only benefit my community, but it will also continue to grow for eternity. This is a wonderful feeling.”

Would-be artists were invited to submit a bio and photos showing examples of their work to the festival’s artist committee. From this, finalists are selected.

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Finalists selected for Weekend Sun Emerging Artist award

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Kids at Dianne Amott’s class learn correct and respectful handling of animals.

Learning to love animals with respect

Precious pets Observing what animals kids are interested in helps families choose a pet that won’t last five minutes, says Dianne. Kids in the class also learn about different animal’s body languages and how to be respectful of animals. Dianne gives the example of guinea pigs, which only like to be touched on the top half of their body. “If you go any further than that they start to squeak, look annoyed or they might turn around and nip you.”

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Mucking in at the farm does a world off good for kids too. Dianne says one boy attending her class hated being outside and getting dirty, but has had a massive change in behaviour after two terms worth of classes. “It’s been really good for him learning that it’s actually okay to get wet, it’s okay to get dirty and it’s just really good for kids to have that experience.” He’s now the first one to get his hands in mixing up the horse feed, says Dianne.

Behaviour change Understanding this, children learn when an animal is saying ‘No’ and to respect that.

20 The Weekend SunFriday 26 August 2022 family. “Kids are attracted to different animals,” says Dianne. “Sometimes parents have an idea that a rabbit might be a good idea but when it comes down to it, the kid actually just wants a cat.”

Kids having fun while learning how to care for and be kind to furry friends is what Dianne Amott’s animal farm at Whakamarama is all about.

Dianne, a self-professed animal lover her whole life, has been running her Farm Animals and Pets class at her lifestyle block, named The One and a Half Acre Wood, in Whakamarama for a year. “I’m quite passionate about giving people the right knowledge about how to care for animals properly,” says Dianne. In her class for five to 14-year-olds, children learn correct petcare and feeding, safety around animals, how to read animal’s body language and respectful handling. The classes help parents know which pets would make a good addition to the Kids are taught how to read animal’s body language by meeting a wide range of animals at the lifestyle block.

School pickups She could be considering a name change for the classes too, after a suggestion from one of the class’ 10-year-old saying: “We should call it a Farm Animals and Pets Club...it’s not really a class because it’s not boring, it’s fun so it should be a club”. Held Fridays, classes run 1pm-2.30pm or 3.30pm-5pm at The One and a Half Acre Wood. School pickups from Omokoroa and Whakamarama schools by arrangement. See Dianne’s advertisement on this page.

Dianne Amott cuddles Kiko the babydoll lamb.

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The brothers have been patiently waiting for someone to choose them for months. Bear can be a little shy when you meet him but once he gets to know you he’ll happily cuddle on your lap. He is super playful and adventurous. Sirius is a sweet boy who loves to sit beside you on the couch for pats. Sirius is full of energy and loves to play and explore! The brothers will suit a quieter house with older children as they can get startled by loud noises. Their foster home has a gentle dog and other cats. Both are de-sexed, vaccinated and microchipped. Message the RRR Facebook page at: RRRFeline/www.facebook.com/

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Regular meetings with the community show me what’s important to you, and help National develop legislation priorities for the good of New Zealand. Last week I appreciated the great turnout in Papamoa to meet my colleague Mark Mitchell, Opposition Spokesman for Police. We had an excellent Q&A session and Mark shared National’s commitment to better support our Police. Prior to this public meeting Mark and I met with local Police; it was good to learn that since the recent spate of ram raids, shoplifting and car thefts, a number of arrests have resulted in the reduction of crime in Papamoa. But the bad economic news we all hear daily will continue to have an even greater impact on people’s lives; and it’s important we all remain vigilant about locking our cars and houses and removing temptation from view. The negative impact of gangs remains the real concern for us. A National Government will reduce the power of gangs and violent crime with the implementation of Dispersal Notices, Non-Consorting Orders, Warrantless Firearms Prohibition Powers and banning of gang insignia in public entirely. In the last five years there has been an increase in violent crime of 21 per cent – yet we’ve had a 25 per cent decrease in the prison population, thanks to Labour’s policy to lower prisoner numbers. Just releasing criminals to meet policy targets, when they’re not ready to re-join society, means more work for already stressed Police. The next National Government will provide meaningful support to our Police to help them keep our communities safe.

Since we started rolling out free lunches in schools two years ago around 63 million healthy lunches have been served and they now reach 220,000 students across the country and free period products are now in more than 2000 schools around the country.

The benefits speak for themselves –better health and mental wellbeing, the opportunity for you to contribute to a reduction in road congestion, an escape from road rage, a healthy change for the environment, and the chance to win great prizes and rewards.

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Positive feedback Important milestones deserve to be celebrated so I recently met with a wonderful group of students from Heretaunga College in Upper Hutt, which was a lead supporter of the initiative to get free period products into schools. The students gave such positive feedback about the difference it is making in their lives, which is so great to hear. I then visited children at Victory School in Nelson where I sat down with them while they enjoyed their nutritious lunches accompanied by lots of smiles and chatter. The rain was just starting to come down heavily while I was there and my thoughts are with all those affected by the devastating floods.

We celebrated two very important milestones recently. They are initiatives introduced by the current Government that are a making a huge, positive difference in the lives of our young people each and every day and removing the barriers that have prevented them from attending school. Devastating

Having worked in education for many years I have seen first-hand the negative impact on children who come to school with no food and for girls who have missed school because they don’t have period products to use. Both are devastating for their learning and their overall wellbeing.

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Our recent first official Carpool Day saw teammates from across Tauranga’s business community enjoy some social connection on the way to work, like Carole Bettendroffer and Suzy Spear from Tourism Bay of Plenty who carpooled together (pictured).

Sold When they’re both busy with handling properties, Arizto’s Kelly McKenzie and Mark Wyatt team up to combine their skills to get you the best deal for your home.

“My strengths are negotiating the best deal for clients,” says Mark, who has an extensive business sales background and 11 years’ real estate experience. “I communicate very well and I achieve as high of a sales figure as I possibly can for clients.”

Known for her brilliant rapport, Kelly has repeat clients and actually sold Mark his current home before he joined Arizto. “I’m knowledgeable, honest, and I go above and beyond,” says Kelly. She says in real estate you can’t just sell a property. “If there’s an issue with plumbing – you sort a plumber; or if you’re selling a property that’s tenanted – you do your best to help those tenants find another property.”

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As a genuine guy and a fabulous communicator, Scott goes 110 per cent to get you the best possible deal. “I look after people and their property and do the best I can do for them,” says Scott. “Nothing is too much to ask – if you ask and I can get it done, I’ll get it done.”

In this erratic housing market, where everyone has an opinion, Scott says: “The best thing is to talk to someone who’s lived and breathed it, so you get the right information, at the right time to make the rightHelpingdecision”.sell your biggest asset, Scott takes the stress away. “Together we can have a bit of a laugh and leave it with me, I’ll deal with it.” To get in touch, see Scott’s contact details on this page.

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The housing rules are changing for Tauranga

Changes housing rules in Tauranga are set to make it easier for homeowners looking to build or expand and give people access to more types of housing.

Rule changes comes from the Proposed Plan Change 33 being approved on August 17 by Tauranga City Council to start public consultation. The changes aim to help address a shortage of homes by allowing the city grow up and out.

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This means more multi-storied buildings may pop up around the city over time. People are encouraged to learn more about the housing rule changes, and new allowances for development in their neighbourhood and local centres – with submissions on the topic open until 5pm Friday, September 23.

“The proposed plan changes set the city up for managing that growth and ensuring that people have access to the sort of homes that will work for them, be it apartment living or increasing the number of dwellings on existing properties to cater for extended whanau.”

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Growing population TCC Commission chair Anne Tolley says the changes are extensive and are needed to help our city to cater for a growing population. “We’ve been given strict direction by central Government to enable these changes quickly,” says Anne.

In 2021 the Government directed councils of high-growth cities, including Tauranga, to amend their city plans. This is to allow people to build up to three dwellings of up to three storeys – a height of 11 metres – on most sections in residential zones, without needing to obtain a resource consent. Anne says TCC has responded by collating proposed changes to include government requirements and a suite of changes to align with existing growth plans. “We’ve presented changes that will better support our community to live well in this city within the tight timeframe we’ve been given, and we’re very conscious going forward of how we can advocate for good urban design with these changes,” says Anne. Share your thoughts at: www.tauranga.govt.nz/housing-supply

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Jackie is now looking forward to ‘Love Tennis’ – New Zealand’s Tennis Open day from 11am-4pm on Sunday, September 11. “It’s an annual national event, all tennis clubs in NZ have open door policy so anybody of any age and any ability who want can come and have a go free of charge,” says Jackie. Jackie welcomes anybody and everybody to check out tennis at the club as part of ‘Love Tennis’ next See:month.taurangalawntennisclub.org.nz

The Tauranga Lawn and Tennis Club will be as fresh as daisies going into the upcoming tennis season. The club has received grant funding from the New Zealand Community Trust and TECT trust for renovating the club’s changing rooms and foyer area. The club itself is more than 100 years old and the changing rooms are now 25 years old.

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From left: Kay Wynn and Jackie Kelly say goodbye to the old changing rooms and can’t wait to welcome modern facilities for the club. Photo: John Borren.

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timing couldn’t be better. “The club is great place to play tennis and socialise, and it’s going to be even greater when this refurbishment is done. “We’re just very grateful to NZCT and TECT for helping us refurbish and make our club more modern and more enjoyable for everybody to use.”

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The club’s Midweek Ladies’ Tennis chairperson Jackie Kelly says the refurbishments will modernise the changing rooms and club foyer, bringing them up to a standard expected in 2022. “It’s just like a house – you’ve got to keep on top of maintenance and this refurbishment will make the areas modern and current.” With renovations underway, members will be “a month without showers” until the revamp is complete. Refurbishments include a complete overhaul of changing rooms with new showers, basins, toilets, tiling, partition walls, and a repaint. Carpet and flooring will also be redone in the club foyer and will flow into the changing room area.

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Building a new home or undertaking major renovations is often the biggest investment of someone’s lifetime, yet many people are unaware of the role building guarantees and warranties can play to protect this investment.

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When asked why renovation coverage isn’t wellknown, Christian says: “I think this is down to the frequency with which an individual would undertake more involved building work on their own homes beyond basic maintenance and perhaps re-painting”. “As such, it might not be something people have to think about more than a couple of times over a couple of years.”

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According to TCC, removal of remaining perimeter walls, and clearing the site of steel and concrete, will continue in the

“Most banks will require one if you are seeking finance. While the vast majority of building projects will run smoothly, sometimes things do go wrong, or circumstances might change. A guarantee provides protection,” says David. He believes there can be “some confusion” regarding the protection covered by the Building Act and the Consumer Guarantees Act.

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This is the message being driven home by Master Builders Association CEO David Kelly, who recommends that every new build or major renovation is protected by a guarantee.

Works to demolish the old Tauranga City Council building on Willow St are on schedule for completion by October.

“However, our advice is to call your insurer in advance about any building work you’re doing yourself or having other in to do,” says Christian. He also believes there should “absolutely” be more awareness about getting insurance for renovations. “We always encourage people to read the full wording of their policies so they understand the scope of their cover and to get in touch with their insurer if they are not clear about what’s covered and what’s not.”

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Old council headquarters demolition job on track coming weeks. The ramp off Wharf St in the alley between the old library and Baycourt has been removed. The transformer room will remain in place until TCC is ready to relocate this with the newThebuild.building is being demolished to make way for a new civic precinct – Te Manawataki o Te Papa. Find out more information civic-masterplanrefreshed-tauranga-projects/civic-redevelopment-enabling-growth/govt.nz/our-future/www.tauranga.at:

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communications manager Christian Judge says “accidents happen” and projects can go wrong causing major damage when undertaking building work, so it is important to be covered for that. “A basic rule of thumb would be to say expect your insurer to be interested in anything that requires council consent, a permit or other type of permission on specialist input.

“Over the past year the heat pump side of the business left the Aircon franchise, so now all parts of the business can now run as one company,” says Shaun. “This complements the other services we provide, so now we can offer the full solution under one company. This has also given us greater access to a diverse range of product which we can source direct from our suppliers at competitive rates. Over the past few years, with changes in legislation around heating and air quality and the impact of Covid-19, it has become even more important to look at ways to improve our health and wellbeing.”

Almost anything With these skills, Te Puke Menz shed can help you with almost anything. “A lot of our work is repair work. If you get a personal problem with something…you can bring that in,” says Malcolm. He says a lady recently brought in her George Foreman Grill that had smoke and steam coming out of it after being washed. “She didn’t want to use it until it was checked out so our electrician guy checked it and said: ‘No that’s fine, go ahead and use Impressiveit’.”

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Andrew Stockman joined the team six years ago and is your ‘go to’ guy for heating/air conditioning/ventilation. He is always happy to have a chat and will come to your home/business to discuss your needs.

Energy Services has a long history in the Bay of Plenty, with Ken Wood starting his business more than 35 years ago. With Ken’s son Shaun taking over the business 13 years ago, Energy Services has grown from strength to strength and has evolved into a much larger team with specialised fields of expertise to compliment an already wellestablished electrical contractor. Originally specialising in residential electrical, Energy Services has expanded to many other facets of the industry, including commercial builds and schools, renewable energy, underground services, street lighting, tennis court and sports field lighting as a specialised contractor to Tauranga City Council for sports field lighting – and more. The team can also help with heat pumps/air conditioning and ventilation for new builds and renovations, domestic and light commercial as well as servicing most major brands.

Chairman Malcolm Penn on the job. Photo: Bob

The men are busy at the Te Puke Menz shed from repairing grills to crafting wonderful wooden creations.

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The Menz Shed is creating wooden trellised archways at Western Bay of Plenty cemeteries, and there’s more community work on the radar too. “We were approached recently by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council to do more barbecue tables for the parks too.”

“I never dreamt in my wildest dreams that when we went into Vincent House, it would get to the point that it is today,” says chairman Malcolm Penn. “We started with about two or three members and we’ve now got 25.” The men behind the handiwork are from all walks of life. “We’ve got four registered carpenters, a panelbeater, an industrial chemist, a plumber, an electrician, and a professionally trained woodturner in there. It’s a great set up.”

wooden creations also come out of the shed. “We’ve got a couple of woodturners and one makes beautiful ballpoint pens and the other chap is doing small clocks on a double pedestal set-up.” You can spot the work of the menz shed crew in the“Wecommunity.repairedthe local rubbish bins around Te Puke…cleaning them up and repainting them and they had allocated artists to do artwork on them.”

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In the six years it’s been going, The Te Puke Menz Shed has gone from strength to strength. Setting up in Vincent House for five years, the Menz shed outgrew this space and is now at their Cameron Rd Shed in Te Puke.

Dear Editor, I was shocked to see an artist’s impression of what the new Tauranga waterfront will look like. (As pictured above).

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forgotten, unseen, completely alone, even smashed to bits – like a broken clay jar. And yet, amidst all this there is hope. Why? Because, firstly, the Bible affirms we are all broken people – brittle, vulnerable, weak, just like jars of clay.In2 Corinthians 4:7 we read: “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not So, Christianevery– even the strongest, most faithful, most mature believer – lives with the ever-present reality of human weakness in some shape or Secondly,form.and most importantly – verse 7 quoted above says we Christians: “have this treasure” in our broken, jars-of-clay like lives. The treasure is the Gospel of Jesus Christ: the good news that in Jesus, every broken life is made whole and new; and one day, this brokenness will be past and everything made completely new when: “He wipes away every tear from their eyes, and...neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4). Dear reader, take refuge in Jesus Christ, for He is a refuge for you (Psalm 31:2) amidst your brokenness and frailty. Focus not on your brokenness but on Christ, who – if you’re a Christian – lives in you by His Spirit. Give God the glory for His supreme power and treasure (Christ) in your life. Richard Roodt, Redeemer Church Tauranga.

An everyday metaphor in the ancient world to describe human weakness was the phrase “jars of clay”. Jars made from clay were quite brittle, prone to easily cracking or even breaking at the slightest bump.

In Psalm 31:12 David used this language when he said: “I have been forgotten like one who is dead; I have become like a broken vessel”. Sometimes even Christians feel this way –All of us in the Western world are trying to resolve the ‘enigma’ of climate change. The elephant in the room is that a major cause of climate change is owned by the majority of adults in the Western world: the humble car. We can all get indignant and say my ‘cute’ little car causes very little pollution. Agreed. A car on its own makes very little pollution, but times that by billions it certainly does. It’s like the story from the Bible about Aesop and his camel. A single straw is of insignificant weight, but times that weight by a billion it will break the camel’s back. All of us must try to lessen the use of fossil fuelled transport or Mother Earth is going to shut up shop. Ken Jones, Katikati.

I was interested to read the article about the ladies at Te Puke knitting for the hospitals. What I was surprised at, Tauranga Hospital was not listed as receiving items. I knit and often take 15 items at a time to the baby ward, they are so appreciative. I also knit for Tauranga Plunket, having just knitted jerseys for 12-18 month old babies, as Plunket said they need these sizes as Havingwell. Covid at the moment I am knitting out of oddments of yarn toys that will go to Plunket. I have read a few articles over the years of knitting clubs that send items to hospitals out of Tauranga. Wendy Galloway, Omokoroa.

I have read the petition the Maori Party has put before Parliament. It has 70,000 signatures wanting to make Aotearoa the ‘official’ name for our country, citing New Zealand is a Dutch name and has no connection to this whenua. “This is not about getting rid of anything, or changing who we are. It’s about reinstating the original names of this land,” says Rawiri Waititi. They also want all English named places changed back to “the original te reo names for all towns, cities and places right across the country by 2026”. Surely anything as major as changing our country’s name and all other non-Maori names must have the other five million or so New Zealanders consulted with a binding referendum? Anything less is unacceptable and smacks of autocracy! Are we, the others, going to sit back and allow this to happen? I sincerely hope not. Helen Weston, Katikati.

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The Tauranga City Council staff want us to think we live in a big city – when they can’t even get a road into it! I mean Cameron Rd! Yet in a big city they, the contractors, work 24/7 [to get the job done as quickly as possible] – now wait for all the excuses. Soon no-one will know where the CBD is, so god help shop owners because the council won’t! P Kirkwood, Avenues.

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Tauranga City Council Director of Transport Brendan Bisley responds: “Our team working on the Building our future – Cameron Road, Te Papa construction is completing the work required for this major project as quickly as possible. A number of teams are currently working on the project across four active work zones and work is being completed on day, night and weekend shifts. It is not as simple as working 24/7 to quicken a job. Roading contractors are unable to work 24/7 for a number of reasons, including Health & Safety and resource constraints. To work safely, workers should be physically and mentally alert and shift work exposes workers to different health and safety risks, especially fatigue. There are also legal requirements around the downtime workers must have between shifts, including rest days. Work is also constrained by resource and consent constraints. Like many industries, the construction industry and its suppliers have been heavily impacted by Covid-19. The contractor is currently working to the programmed timeframe, which we expect to be completed in late-2023, and the project team is constantly looking for ways to mitigate delays and bring forward the project end-date.”

There were no cafes, no restaurants, no apartments! That I could see… Is this the picture of a vibrant waterfront? Frances Dallas, Mount The solution is a no-brainer! Why not work 24/7 on Cameron Rd? What’s in a name? cars and climate change… Knitting for here and elsewhere?

Churches Active In Our Community 28 The Weekend SunFriday 26 August 2022 Churches Tauranga S2234cbStPeters ST PETERS IN THE CITY Cnr. Cameron Rd & Spring St RevPhonewww.stpeters.org.nz5789608EnosaAuva’a 10.00am Family ServiceContemporary (Communion) ST ENOCHS 134 16th Avenue Phone 578 Rev.www.stenochs.org.nz3040JacoReyneke 9.30am Morning Worship ST ANDREWS Cnr Macville Rd & Dee St Mt Maunganui Phone 575 9347 Rev.www.mountchurch.org.nzDouglasBradley 9.00am Traditional Service 10.30am Contemporary Service EVANS RD COMMUNITY CHURCH, PAPAMOA 30 Evans Road Phone 574 6190 Rev. Mike Uttley 10.00am Family Service COMMUNITYBETHLEHEM CHURCH 183 Moffat Rd Phone 579 www.bcchurch.co.nz1600 9.30am Worship Service ST COLUMBA 502 Otumoetai Rd Phone 576 Email:www.stcolumba.co.nz6756office@stcolumba.co.nz 9.30am Worship Service SABBATH 10AM OTUMOETAI PRIMARY ALL info@bethel.org.nzSHALOMWELCOMEJoel & Sharon van Ameringen BETH - EL la tyb Messianic021bethel.org.nzFamily768043 SABBATH 10AM OTUMOETAI PRIMARY ALL info@bethel.org.nzSHALOMWELCOMEJoel & Sharon van Ameringen BETH - EL la tyb Messianic021bethel.org.nzFamily768043

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Re: Fluoridation of Tauranga’s water supply must be implemented by July 31, 2024 – as recently directed by the Ministry of Health. Please Google: ‘50 reasons to oppose fluoridation’. Please. Watching TV I heard one lady say it’s well overdue, if only she knew… Stopping selling lollies and fizzy drinks would help the kids’ teeth and bones more, it’s no-brainer.a Yvette TaurangaLamare,City.

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Live folk and strange new sounds

me of instrumental music that emerged in the wake of Brian Eno’s 1980s shift into ambience, music which straddled the ambient and the prog. And for all the cover photos of cows these strike me as very urban‘Flowersoundscapes.OfTheSea’ by Gunter Herbig is easier to define. It is a collection of pieces by composers as diverse as John Cage, Albinez and Douglas Lilburn arranged for solo guitar, in this case a sinewy electric. Currently based in Wellington, Gunter has lived in New Zealand since 1989 and taught classical guitar at Auckland University, the Massey Conservatorium, and the New Zealand School of Music between 1991 and 2015. He’s previously released three volumes of New Zealand guitar music on the Naxos label and these are pure and perfect performances, meditative, relaxing and lovely. Commissions Contemporary classic music is the name of the game on album number three, wherein Robert Ashworth (viola) and Sarah Watkins (piano) commissioned six New Zealand composers – Gareth Farr, Ross Harris and more – to write pieces for their two instruments. They’re here along with the previously unrecorded ‘Moonstone’ by Dame Gillian Whitehead and Alfred Hill’s ‘Sonata movement in B Minor’. This is a big contribution to the New Zealand repertoire for these instruments though will obviously have a limited audience. But lovers of contemporary classical should be delighted, and it surprised me with, amongst other things, quite how much Dame Gillian’s piece sounds like Prokofiev. So there ya go... Last and weirdest is ‘Collapsed Clouds’, part of Rattles’ Seventh House Music series of really out-there things. This is piano music by Ross Harris, played by Stephen Clothier then messed around with by Neal Johnstone’s “synthesised soundscapes”, the “textural distortions” of Sam Leary’s guitar, Steve Burridge’s “various samples and recordings” and Steve Garden’s “final manipulations and treatments”. It is dark and brooding and epic and ambient and I think my favourite of the lot. Hats off to Rattle for releasing such sounds; long may they run.

The famous adventures of ‘Peter and the Wolf’ are at the centre of this entertaining programme. The music showcases the various instruments of the orchestra, representing the story’s characters – a little bird played by the flute, the unlucky duck (oboe) and the mischievous cat (clarinet).

The one that’s been getting the most media attention is ‘Black Clouds In Stereo’ by Brett Adams, a hugely respected music industry figure, –layeredaandDianneforMockersguitaristoriginallyforTheandknownhisworkwithSwannTheBads.It’scollectionofbig,arrangementsallBrett-played–withacertainEuropeanflavour.Ifanything,itreminds

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

This week: gigs and new music. The gigs are easy to describe, the music? Hmm... Okay. Two gigs. One word: folky. This Sunday, August 28, The Harmonic Resonators are fundraising at Baycourt’s Addison Theatre, raising money for the Boobops dragon boat team to help them get to the World Championships in Karapiro next year. The Boobops is a breast cancer survivor dragon boat club, paddling out of Sulphur Point and is nothing short of amazing. See more on this on page 9 of this edition. But, back to music... The Resonators self-describe as “an acoustic country/folk/waiata Māori family band” and that pretty much nails it. They’re fun live, sing a mean harmony, and are There’sisofwhereStudioatsecondrecordingcurrentlytheiralbumtheMount’s11b,allsortsgoodworkoccurring.aclipofthe band online singing a Te Reo arrangement of ‘Imagine’ featuring beautiful work from Pere Wihongi. Tickets, at $40, are selling fast. Then next weekend (Friday, September 2, folk royalty visit Katikati in the form of Gumboot Trio, comprising Mike Harding, Janet Muggeridge and Wayne Morris – all celebrated performers who themselves celebrate New Zealand songs and songwriters. They’ve everywhereperformedfromthe Beehive (their first gig) to WOMAD so, yes, they are very good. They’ll be at the Arts Junction: find more on the Katikati Folk Club website. Rattle And the new music is this week courtesy of Auckland label Rattle. In their case, as well as online releases they specialise creatinglabelseeold-schoolItpackagedproducedmostpressingsPrint-on-Demandinofthebeautifully-andCDs.gladdensmyhearttoaNewZealandnotonlyahome for serious and seriously eclectic music but also doing it in such style. I reviewed their release from David Long a while back and the new tranche are equally strange and appealing in their own unique ways.

Jeremy Hantler, who will tell the story of ‘Peter and the Wolf’. The Gumboot Trio. Brett Adams’ ‘Black Clouds In Stereo’ album release by Rattle.

cash donations would be welcome to help cover costs. ‘Peter and the Wolf’ will be held on Sunday, September 4, at 2pm and again at 4pm. The concerts will both be held at Holy Trinity Church, Devonport Rd, Tauranga City.

Peter is depicted by cheerful strings, his grumbling grandfather by the bassoon, and the ferocious wolf by a group of loud French horns. The tale is narrated by Hantler, a charismatic storyteller and appreciate music, in a funny and entertaining way,” says orchestra “We would love kids to come along dressed up as one of the The two free one-hour concerts short, easy listening pieces that will entertain, educate and inspire kids of all ages. A great outing for Father’s Day! No tickets are needed but

Bring the family along to Bay of Plenty Symphonia’s free, fun-filled concert on September 4 at Holy Trinity Church, Tauranga.

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From 10-11:30am followed by refreshments. 25 Junction Road, Te Puna. Everyone welcome! Find us at tashichoepel.linghttps://www.facebook.com/ Monday 29 Aug 500 Card Group Every Monday (except public holidays) from 9.30-11.30am, held at Age Concern, 177A Fraser St, Tauranga, $2 donation,Club Aquinas College Tauranga Club. Monday’s 7-9pm at Aquinas College Events Centre. 11 Club racquets 027 622 9797 Chess Mount Maunganui Mt Maunganui Chess Club, Maunganui Rd. Mondays (excl. holidays) 7pm onwards. search “Western BOP Chess” Monday 10am-12noon. at 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 0210 912 7589 or Alice 0210 642 337 Papamoa Patchers Quilting 9.30am-2.30pm 1st and 3rd Monday of 9.30am-12.30pmmonth.2ndand 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 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 30 Aug500 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 Alcoholics Annonymous St George’s Anglician church Cnrs of Cameron Rd & 1 Church St Tauranga Closed hui Alkies only. 0800 229 6757 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 Body+Soul fitness for 50+ Fun, great music for better health, strength and balance. 9.15am Senior Citizens hall Norris St. First class free. Phone Dianne 027 431 4326 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 Free Celeste Dance Class 4.306.30 incl Adult Hip Hop, please contact 021 0841 0697 com/celeste/celeste-dance-1celestemusicdance.wixsite.gmail.com.dancer.amanda11@https:// Golf Croquet Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 8.30am for 9am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph. Nev 07 575 5121 Greerton Walking Group Meet outside Greerton library every week at 9am for gentle, local walking with a friendly group, followed by visit to a cafe. Contact Mike. 021 180 7429 Inachord Women Singers Join us for singing and fun. 7pm Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd. Musical Director Andrew Braid. Pippa 027 473 0185, Julie 021 0252 6805 Israeli Dancing Beginners class 6:30-7:30pm, Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. Circle & line dances, all ages welcome. Ph/txt Maria, 022 165 2114 Justice of the Peace Court House. McLean Street 10am-Noon. Mount Maunganui Library 11am-

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Omanu Petanque Omanu Petanque welcomes new players every Sunday and Wednesday at 1pm Bayfair Reserve Russley Drive Boules available Papamoa Country Music Club Come along to out monthly music afternoon and listen to some great music. Starting 1pm at Gordon Spratt Reserve and including afternoon tea 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 Tauranga City Tridents AGM Waipuna Pavillion, 5pm. Join the club for its AGM and help shape the future for this fast growing club. Tibetan Buddhist Teachings How can we practice Bodhicitta?

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. Golden Oldies Rugby Are you 35yrs plus, enjoy socialising, and want something to do on Sunday arvos? Then Golden Oldies rugby is for you. If this sounds like you; please ‘phone Tauranga Old Stars 027 282 8821 or email taurangaoldstars@ gmail.com for more info Golf Croquet 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 Maori History Walks Papamoa Hills - learn the stories of Maori settlement along the BOP coastline. See details and experiencesherewww.traveled.co.nz/upcoming-bookingortext0220494465

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Investigation (5) Solution 1790 VEEAELM N LISDRMR AEIX ETSMA PVLKCE C NRGMOOXO HEJY OOF N AB T A IESY R XI NGNRA LLKPRAOJIITRNGGGGOGEC N EDNAEIREH CB REA GY M S C E L L A E O U S H A B I A R A P W A K E R N E B O L I N E G A U NT D O T A G E P A T E A R N E S T E E K R E D M O D H I LL R I O CITIZENS RSA Te Puke Fri 26th Mark Huckstep 7pm start PAPA MO’S Fri 26th Finn Curtis 6-9pm JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) Sat 27th Piston Broke 7.3010.30pm Sun 28th Blaze 3-6pm Wed 31st Open Mic Night 7pm Start MT RSA Fri 26th LTD 7-10.30pm Sun 28th Woody 4.30-7.30pmDean VOODOO LOUNGE Fri 26th Camila Lenhart Funk6pm Drop with Omega B 9pm Sat 27th Diana Lunar 6pm DJ Double A 9pm Wed 31st Voodoo Jam Night 9pm Thurs 1st Live Stellarizewith 8pm THE JAM FACTORY Sat 27th Speech Act Theory 7-9.30pm THE WEEKEND SUN Saturday 27 AugA Course in Miracles Are you stuck in the past, grievances and resentments? Get over it! Free forgiveness workshop that transforms your thinking from fear to Love. Text 021 0274 2502 Artful Wahine -TGC Exhibition The People’s Gallery (Historic Village,Tauranga) Tauranga Girl’s College Annual Art group show. Open exhibition, students to show original works. 19 Aug-11 Sept, 10am-3pm (Weekdays), 10am-2pm (Weekends) info@theincubator.co.nz Association Croquet Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9.15 am for 9.30am start Sat, Mons & Weds. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9293 Badminton Club Aquinas College Tauranga Badminton Club, Mondays 7pm-9pm. Aquinas College Events Centre PyesPa. &SeniorsYear 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 Car Boot Sale Church Garage Sale. Welcome Bay Community Church, 340 Welcome Bay Road. 8-11am. $5 a stall. Sausage sizzle. All welcome! Essential Tremor Support Group Evans Road Community Church, 30 Evans Rd, Papamoa 10am. Welcome. Gold coin donation and/ or small plate for morning tea. Kathy 07 579 1994 Fundraising Concerts Music of Frank Sinatra, performed by the Tauranga Boys’ College Big Band. 7pm in the Graham Young Youth Theatre 25th-27th August 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 9.3010.30 am. Down the side of the Katikati Community Centre 45 Beach Rd. Justice of the Peace The Crossing Shopping Mall 2 Taurikura Drive 10am-Noon. Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd 12.45-3pm 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 LOL Laughter Wellness Would you like to laugh away the winter blues and spring into spring on a joyous note? Watch this space. Starting 3 Sep 2022 Luke Waddington Exhibition The Incubator Gallery (Historic Village, Tauranga) ‘My Hair is on Fire and I’m Looking at You’. On display 20 Aug-11 Sept, 10am3pm (Weekdays), 10am-2pm (Weekends) info@theincubator. co.nz Omokoroa Market Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Road 9-12pm Your local monthly community market with loads of goodies for you to check out. Vendors omokoroamarket@gmail.comcontact: 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 0386025 St Enochs Presbyterian Church Join us on Sunday morning at 9.30am. 134 Sixteenth Avenue, Tauranga. Ph 578-3040. God honouring. Christ following. Holy Spirit led. 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 Civic Choir Concert Adagios, Airs and Anthems at 3pm in St. Peter’s Church, Spring St, Tauranga. $20 cash only at the door. Tauranga Farmers Market 7.45am-12noon at Tauranga Primary School cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Avenue. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the Producers. Support local Tauranga Fuchsia Group Meet last Saturday of the month February to November at Art & Craft Centre, Elizabeth St West 1pm. Learn to care for fuchsia plants Tauranga Scottish Society Sequence Dance, Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave, 7-10pm, $7 includes Supper and Raffle, warm welcome, Ph 07 218 1318 Taoist Tai Chi Taoist Tai Chi beginners sessions every day except Sundays at Greerton Bethlehem Te Puke, Papamoa & Katikati. Ph Margie 021 500 320 Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710 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. welcomefarmersmarket.co.nzwww. Sunday 28 Aug 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 Judy 021 042 country/new-zealand.htmlhttps://en.falundafa.org/contacts/5398

$4 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Rd, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968 Free Conversational English Classes 9.30-11.30am during school terms. Holy Trinity Church, 3rd Ave. Come and learn to improve your English and meet new friends. Inquiries: 021 060 0101 Free First Dance Class Celeste Dance teaches @ Arataki Community Centre every Monday during the term. Starts

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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 5628855 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 Justice of the Peace Arataki Community Centre 10 a.m.- Noon. Court House. McLean Street 1pm-

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Celebrate your love of all things gourmet at the Tauranga Food Show this weekend. You’re sure to find something new and delicious with more than 150 gourmet exhibitors from around New Zealand. Explore everything from chocolate, cheese and chutney to tea, truffles and tabasco with plenty for everyone including allergy-friendly, vegan or vegetarian, gluten free and organic options. Grab great show deals and expand your culinary horizon with food, wine and craft beer while supporting local businesses from established Kiwi brands to small artisan family ventures. Meet suppliers face-to-face and learn more about what you’re eating, where it comes from and how it’s made. See food come to life in the Live Cooking Kitchen with local food heroes – chefs from restaurants and establishments around the Bay of Plenty

including Cameron Ward from Harbourside, Grant Mclellan from Casual Kitchen, Matt Schaeffer from Bluebiyou, Jordan Baudeche from The Trading Post, Ian Harrison from Sugo, and Neil Sapitula from Solera Wine Bar –who recently took out the Bay’s Best Chef award at the Bay of Plenty Hospitality Awards. Grab lunch at the Food Truck Hub with a range of street food flavours and gourmet treats, and go in the draw to win the massive show prize hamper valued at $1700. Sweet or savoury, get hands on and experience the aroma, taste and texture of food in a way that you can’t through a screen by joining the delicious buzz at the Tauranga Food Show. The Tauranga Food Show will be held at Trustpower Arena Baypark from 10am-5pm on AugustTickets27-28.available at the door – adults $15, SuperGold Card $10, children 13 and under cost $5.

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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

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Rd. Ph 07 552 5153 te.puna@playcentre.org.nz Yoga for All Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6-7.30pm. Traditional, relaxing Yoga class. Beginners welcome. $15 for one or $110 for nine classes. Bring a mat. Info: Bhajan 07 929 7484 Wednesday 31 Aug 10 Pin Bowling 1pm at 10 Pin Tauranga,135 13th 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. Briscoes Chapel St. 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 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 Free Celeste Dance Class At Papamoa Library CC. 4.30-6.30 incl Adult Hip Hop, please contact 021 0841 celeste-dance-1celestemusicdance.wixsite.com/celeste/dancer.amanda11@gmail.com.0697https:// Healing Rooms Prayer Experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. The Sanctuary, 159 Durham St. 1-3pm. All welcome. No charge. www. healingrooms.co.nz 027 640 1263 Indoor Bowls Gate Pa Greerton Community Hall Club night 7pm. Kevin 543 4044 Justice

the Coastguard headquarters 72 Keith Allen Drive. Paul 0274 828 779 Te Puke Pipe Band Meets weekly 6-8pm

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Dancing plus other popular dances at 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 home-hosted and host visitors from Boston, U.S.A. Meetings Thursdays & Sundays monthly, Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Dianne 027 249 9859 Golf Croquet Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 8.30am for 9am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Nev 07 575 5121 Justice of the Peace Court House. McLean Street 1-3pm. Te Puke Library 10.30am12.30 pm. Tauranga Multicultural Centre Historic Village 11.30am-12.30pm. 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. Kickstart Toastmasters Build your confidence as a speaker and overcome nerves in a fun, friendly club environment. Starts 7am sharp. 148 Durham St, CBD. Ph 022 390 2216 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 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 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 2 Sep Arataki Art Group Meets every Friday at Arataki Community Centre 9.15-11.45. New members welcome. Fran 021 136 8173 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 Justice of the Peace Arataki Community Centre 10am-Noon. Bethlehem Community Church Friday 10am-Noon. Katikati Resource Centre Friday 10am-Noon. Greerton Library Friday 2pm-4pm. Mount Maunganui Library 11.30am-1.30pm. Court House. McLean Street 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 Plenty will be on display to catch your eye – and tastebuds – at this year’s Tauranga Food Show.

1pm. Saint Columba Church 502 Otumoetai Rd 10am-Noon Keep On Your Feet Katikati Catholic Church Hall, 89 Beach Rd. 10.1511.15am, 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 9.3012pm 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 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 at at Tuesday from 9-1pm Puna of the Peace Court House. McLean Street 11-1pm. Holy Trinity Church 215 Devonport Rd Noon2pm. Papamoa Library Gravatt Rd 10am-Noon. Welcome Bay Community Centre 1-3pm. Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd. Mixed Roll-ups 12.45-3pm Marching For Leisure A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness and friendship. For all Tauranga team’s practice details and contacts Ph Elaine Corbett 021 208 8898 Mount RSA Ladies Social Day starts at 1.30pm and entertainers are The Harleys. If transport is required please phone the office by Tuesday. All members are welcome. 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 Wires Track to Tairua River. Grade moderate. Tom 021 263 2845 Tauranga RSA Quiz Night 7pm start. 1237 Cameron Rd. Teams of up to 8. $3 p/person. Bar/snack food 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 1 Sep500 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

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