The Weekend Sun - 30 September 2022

Mapping our heritage

A newly published map and guide showcasing heritage sites on the northern part of the Te Papa peninsula has opened up a treasure trove of stories from early Tauranga days.

Named the ‘Historic Tauranga Nga Tapuwae

Pictured holding the newly-launched resource is Tauranga City Council arts &

ki Te Papa | Footprints on Te Papa’, the map and guide highlights 72 heritage buildings and locations from Sixth Avenue through to Sulphur Point.

culture manager James Wilson, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga’s lower northern area manager Ben Pick and Taonga Tu | Heritage Bay of Plenty trustee Stan Gregec. Ben believes this map and guide are important “because it will give people the

opportunities to identify and connect in a meaningful way with the rich resource of local historic and cultural heritage places located in the Te Papa peninsula”.

Learn more about the much-anticipated resource on page 3. Photo: John Borren.

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The breakdown of civilisation as we know it

Summer is fading. Along with it, the bountiful fresh fruit and garden produce. There’s nothing like the crisp, flavoursome crunch of homegrown goodness.

Corn is one of my favourites. Not only is it wholesome and full of vitamins, it also is a good colour substitute for canaries, if you are having trouble sourcing them.

Mrs Gore phoned me to say that during the war she ate hedgehogs, horses and whales, but didn’t know what the meat was at the time. They weren’t told till after. She also pointed out there wouldn’t be enough meat on the bones of a canary to feed many people. Well, I guess not, if you’re accustomed to a good helping of horse.

Back to corn. There needs to be a Code of Conduct for eating it. This occurred to me as the family was munching on fresh corn cobs. Some of the techniques displayed are a major concern.

Personally, I think corn on the cob should always be eaten in rows of three or four, along the cob.

This surely is the acceptable and logical way to do it: The Harmonica Method.

When God genetically engineered corn, he designed nice straight rows, to be worked methodically along, left to right (The Harmonica Method) starting from the narrow end, and eaten in rows of exactly three at a time, depending on the size of the kernels. The exception, of course, is when you are left with, say five rows.

Then you have to decide whether to go for a three-and-two, or a four-and-one, or pig out on the whole five to finish.

This sensible approach is also known as the Typewriter Method, depending on whether you eat on the return stroke or not. It is logical and tidy and socially acceptable.

But not so, according to my lovely wife Claire, who prefers the Random Assault, which leaves the corn cob looking like it was hit by a shotgun at close range. Or dragged on a rope through the Avenues behind a Bay Hopper. Her cob resembles the French military – half the kernels are AWOL. Once the initial attack is over, she goes back for a second mauling. It’s like watching a feeding frenzy at the waterhole on Animal Planet.

In my clinically ordered and logical mind, this is appalling behaviour. I’d like a psychologist’s opinion on this. You’ll see the photo showing the molested cob looking more like a chess board, compared to the well gnawed Standard Three Row Harmonica approach in the other photo.

My concern is this: What next? Unless as a society we keep some standards of order and precision, the whole of the civilised world will turn to chaos. Starting with corn.

Next thing you know, people will be putting milk in their tea before removing the teabag, then all hell will break loose.

Surveying the munchers

So Rogers Rabbits conducted an extensive survey of corn munchers to find out what sort of eating habits are out there. The results are astounding.

Other members of the family revealed they use the Harmonica Method, but only two rows at a time. This is marginally acceptable, I suppose. But I’m sure three to four rows is the Internationally Accepted Standard for Corn Consumption.

A real shocker was revealed by another friend. We’ll call her ‘K’. She employs the Otter System, in which the corn is eaten from the narrow end, around the entire circumference. This Ring Barking approach takes in about five or six kernels at a time, the last circuit ending at the big end. This, I found quite disturbing, especially since she spends a lot of her time moulding the minds of impressionable young adults.

‘K’ has also done a lot of research amongst her students, and found that most are very random grazers. She suspects there’s some deep philosophical reason for this; maybe that as teenagers they have yet to learn about order, precision and methodology. But I think it’s because no-one has yet texted them with instructions.

Another surveyee, (We’ll call him Old Toothless Bugger) described how he, for the sake of retaining his false teeth, cuts the kernels off with a knife, then scoops them off the plate, with vast quantities of melted butter and salt. This was too radical to be included in our survey. Amongst the Sun team, G-Man and Tracey both, thankfully, exhibited all the normal attributes of a Classic Harmonica Approach. Three or four rows, depending on size and maturity of the cob. Good answers. There is some hope.

Kym is a classic Ring Barker, although she doesn’t like the categorisation. She prefers to describe it as “Circumnavigating”. Mandy also defies classification, so we’ve made one especially for her. She’s a Half-Cob FourRow Harmonica Squirter, preferring to break the cob to eat half at a time and enjoy the squishy kernels squirting. Disturbing.

Julie, thank goodness, displayed all the critical signs of a well-disciplined Standard Typewriter approach, although again the tendency to gnaw only two rows was an area for concern. We suspect her corn cobs go “ding” at the end, so she can push the carriage return lever.

Susan also gave me hope for the human race, announcing she’s a wholesome, Four Row, Clean and Tidy Harmonica Style operator. She also has a nice technique of rolling the cob in the pool of melted butter and salt. A dedicated Puddle Dipper-Roller. I like it. Her cardiologist refused comment.

And stranger still

Other acquaintances revealed interesting habits. ‘F’ admits to being a Deep Throater, and enthusiastically described the performance. Several old ladies fainted and the Chief Censor is investigating. Mark is a Serial Stabber, preferring to poke forks in each end, refusing to get his hands messy while perpetrating the evil deed. He can’t remember whether he goes around or along. He believes this technique was taught to him at a young age. How sad, being influenced by a Mother Forker.

One thing is for sure, when it comes to eating corn, it seems no-one attacks it quite like my lovely wife, Claire. She’s in a class of her own.

With Sun Media director and owner Brian Rogers passing away recently, e Weekend Sun has decided to honour Brian and his infamous Rogers Rabbits column wtih a re-publish of a good old classic instalment. Enjoy folks!

A newly published map and guide showcasing heritage sites on the northern part of the Te Papa peninsula has opened up a treasure trove of stories from early Tauranga days.

e Historic Tauranga Nga Tapuwae ki Te Papa | Footprints on Te Papa map and guide highlights 72 heritage buildings and locations from Sixth Avenue through to Sulphur Point.

“ is map and guide show that the entire area contains signi cant heritage locations,” says Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga’s lower northern area manager Ben Pick.

“It is great that these cultural and historic heritage sites are being recognised for their unique and special heritage values.”

Ben says the work of HNZPT is aimed at promoting the value of our distinct history and traditions inclusively to New Zealanders, and those with an interest in Aotearoa.

“I believe this map and guide are important because it will give people the opportunities to identify and connect in a meaningfully way with the rich resource of local historic and cultural heritage places located in the Te Papa peninsula.”

Entwined throughout the printed guide are elements of natural, cultural and built heritage found on Te Papa peninsula. ere are also wildlife

and fauna to keep an eye out for.

e self-guided tour, designed for pedestrians, riders and drivers, explores aspects of Tauranga’s historical pathway, including historic buildings that now house barristers, cafés and retailers.

“It’s very exciting to partner with HNZPT, Tauranga City Council, Tourism Bay of Plenty, Sun Media Ltd and other key heritage partners to bring ‘Nga Tapuwae ki Te Papa | Footprints on Te Papa’ to residents and visitors,” says Taonga Tū |Heritage Bay of Plenty chair Bruce Farthing.

Researcher and writer Debbie McCauley says the guide and map “honours the footprints of Tauranga’s rst peoples settling here in the 13th Century through to today, as we leave our footprints for future generations”.

e oldest remaining commercial building in Tauranga is e Bond Store, established in 1883, at 1 e Strand. e building, a listed Category 1 Historic Place, was originally sited on the waterfront before land reclamation took place.

Today it is home to Sun Media.

“I’d like to thank all the stakeholders involved in this piece of work,” says Ben. “A really good resource has been developed from all their e orts.”

e guide is available from Tourism BOP, Sun Media, Tauranga City Library and Tauranga i-Site with the website: www.footprintsontepapa.nz launching soon. Rosalie Liddle Crawford

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Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga lower northern area manager Ben Pick in e Bond Store, the oldest remaining commercial building in Tauranga. Photo: John Borren.

Ditching cars for the ferry

e Wednesday Challenge Ferry took its rst load of travellers across Tauranga Moana’s harbour on Wednesday, September 28.

e ferry is part of the Wednesday Challenge, which kicked o in March to challenge Tauranga people to get out of their cars and use alternative travel instead.

Running for six weeks as part of the challenge until November 2, the ferry operates between Ōmokoroa, Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.

“ e aim is just to give people options for di erent ways to get around and the idea of using harbours and ferries as one of our forms of transport is really exciting,” says Wednesday Challenge project director Heidi Hughes.

She says the ferry is intended for everyone to use.

“Some retirees are coming over for day-trips, there’s mums and bubs going over to Ōmokoroa to use the playground, then there’s commuters – so our goal is to get people out of cars and just using public transport, and bikes,” says Heidi.

Mount Maunganui resident Rebecca Cross, who commutes to Tauranga

CBD for her job, made the most of the ferry on its Wednesday launch.

Rebecca says taking the Wednesday ferry is easy and less stressful then taking her car.

“It was much easier than jumping in the car...then nding a park, etcetera – it was actually quicker than my drive into work.”

Rebecca says the $15 return ferry ticket balances out in comparison to paying for petrol, and the $12.50 per day parking fee at e Strand.

Asked if the ferry would be a regular way she would travel if possible, Rebecca says: “It would de nitely be something I would consider doing regularly, absolutely...it’s just a really enjoyable way to get to work”.

e service is being delivered by Tauranga Water Transport and Tourism Bay of Plenty. Heidi says the regional council would come into conversation if the ferry is to operate beyond the challenge.

“ e idea would be if the ferry service would want to compete really well, it would have a subsidy from the council as part of the transport network. We hope this turns into something and promotes the ferry as a way to get around everywhere.”

Book a Wednesday ferry ticket, at: www.wednesdaychallenge.co.nz/trialtauranga-ferry-service.

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e Wednesday Challenge Ferry launched this Wednesday and encourages people to travel via the Tauranga Moana Harbour rather than Tauranga City’s roads. Photo: John Borren.

e majority of Western Bay of Plenty mayoral candidates are in favour of Māori Wards, according to a rst-of-its-kind survey.

Local Democracy Reporting’s 14 journalists canvassed the country’s 291 mayoral candidates on key issues to produce the ‘2022 Local Democracy Reporting mayoral candidate survey’.

LDR’s Alisha Evans scoped out the Western BOP candidates’ thoughts on Māori wards compared to the rest of Aotearoa.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council does not have a Māori ward and establishing one will likely be a hot topic ahead of its representation review in the next triennium.

Māori wards will form part of this review, but are not mandatory and can be voted on by the council.

When Western BOP Mayoral candidates were asked if Māori wards are an e ective way to increase Māori participation, both as candidates and as voters, ve of the seven respondents (71 per cent) said ‘yes’.

is compares to close to half (48.5 per cent) nationally saying ‘yes’, with one-quarter unsure (26.2 per cent) and another one-quarter (25.2 per cent) answering ‘no’.

Increased interest

Deputy mayor John Scrimgeour says: “ ere would de nitely be an increased interest and participation from voters registered on the Māori Roll and as a consequence more candidates of Māori descent”. Don waites and Rodney Joyce say they are working at the regional council and

Most mayoral hopefuls back Maori wards

central government level so support them in local government. Kaimai Ward councillor waites says: “ e absolute key is that each voter has one vote, and each ward established, is proportional to numbers enrolled”.

Mandate

Joyce, a Katikati businessman, says the Government will “likely mandate” them, so “we need to stop ghting an unwinnable ght”.

“WBOP has a good record of Māori councillors but less so in terms of local iwi representation.”

Katikati-Waihī Beach Ward councillor James Denyer responded ‘yes’, but also wanted to consider “other solutions” alongside the representation review and “hear the views of the community and iwi/Māori to understand their preferred solutions”.

Hori BOP Leaming agrees they are e ective, but didn’t provide a reason why. Maketu local Paul Haimona (Ngati Whakaue, Ngāti Makino, Ngati Pikiao) said ‘no’, and his reason is: “If they were e ective, we would not be asking this question”.

e other candidate to answer ‘no’ was Te Puke businessman Mark Boyle. “Māori participation through vote is democratic. Engagement with Māori can be improved through formal iwi, hapu, business and community forums.”

ere are eight contenders in the Western BOP mayoralty race. Suaree Borrell did not respond to the survey. It was sent out to all 291 mayoral candidates and garnered 202 responses, representing a 69 per cent response rate.

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e Western Bay of Plenty District doesn’t have a Māori ward currently.

Photo: John Borren.

Hon Jan Tinetti

Te Puna Memorial Hall’s 100th year

Te Puna is celebrating the centenary of the heart of its community –the Te Puna Memorial Hall – this Saturday, October 1, with a day lled with food, circus activities, music and fun!

“We’re celebrating 100 years, which is a really major event, so we are celebrating with the whole community and we want the community to come and enjoy the hall,” says hall committee member Mennie Scapens, nee Earp, who has lived much of her life in Te Puna.

e original hall was built in 1922, says Mennie. “It was built to commemorate the men who had lost their lives in the First World War.” e land for the old hall was donated by the Armstrong family and built by master builder David Borell with help of community volunteers.

Fond memories

Mennie has plenty of fond memories in the original Te Puna Hall from attending Sunday School, waltzing at school PTA dances to community parties and functions. “ ey were quite special events on the calendar, then through my teenage-hood we played badminton in the old Te Puna Hall.”

Although the old hall had to be demolished to allow for Te Puna Rd/State Highway 2 roundabout in 2016, special pieces of the original building remain in the new hall. “Some of the original ooring has been used from the old hall and we’ve created two beautiful tables for

our new hall’s meeting rooms.”

e four original granite plaques bearing the names of the Te Puna men who lost their lives and also those who served in WWI and WWII are mounted in the new hall’s foyer. Carrying a centenary legacy, the new hall was situated as close as physically possible to the old hall site and completed in 2020.

e new hall was purpose-built and described by Mennie as a hub for the community with meeting rooms, a stateof-the-art kitchen and a large stage.

“I think the new hall is just so much more user-friendly and is so much more inviting for people to use.”

e Hall Committee is thrilled to have

lined-up stellar music for the evening.

At 7pm vintage vocal trio e Madeleines will perform their ‘Old Hollywood Cabaret’. Mennie describes the trio as “jazzy and glamorous” and encourages everyone to come along and connect as a community.

Free celebrations

Free family celebrations run from 11am2.30pm at Te Puna Memorial Hall on Saturday, October 1. Tickets for ‘ e Madeleines’ gig at 7pm that night are on sale online for $60 including complimentary bubbles, supper and a dessert. For more information, visit: www.tepunahall.nz

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Mennie Scapens and Sue Clarke on the stage of the new Te Puna Memorial Hall. Photo: John Borren.

Throwing love at the solution

Author of popular ‘Kapai the Kiwi’ series and Bay of Plenty community leader Tommy Wilson is teaming up with mental health advocate and I Am Hope founder Mike King to release a book in time for mental health week.

e duo say ‘TR & Mack e Hopeful Black Dog (and a truckload of Aroha)’ is aimed at kids aged eight and up, and they’re “hoping to change the way the world deals with bullies”.

“In this book we don’t humiliate, punish or exclude the bullies. Instead we show them love, compassion and understanding and empower them to recognise that their behaviour is not love.

“We truly believe once you show a confused kid what true love really looks like they will be empowered to change.”

Tommy ‘Kapai’ Wilson, who is chief imagination o cer for Te Tuinga Whanau, says the book is another step at tackling New Zealand’s mental health problem. “Mike and I started this book just

before Covid-19, which caused it to be delayed.

“We are stoked to be releasing it this year as now is a really important time to advocate for mental health,” says Tommy.

He adds another theme in the book is suicide prevention, as New Zealand’s rangatahi (younger generation) are “facing a crisis”.

“Kids don’t realise what they’re doing is forever.”

e book features recognisable Kiwiana, along with familiar organisations that have been behind Tommy and Mike’s cause, such as the One Love Festival and Good Buzz Kombucha.

Along with the book e ort, Tommy says mental health week is a great time to announce a new counselling service Te Tuinga Whanau has to o er teenagers. “If you reach out to Te Tuinga Whanau you are able to get a one-on-one with an I Am Hope ambassador, who will o er free counselling.

“If people also want a free copy of the book, they can contact I Am Hope through their website at: www.iamhope.org.nz”

Taylor Rice

Former rugby league player Richie Barnett, Mike King and Tommy Wilson. Below: e book ‘TR & Mack’ e Hopeful Black Dog’. Photos: John Borren.

Taylor Rice

John Bertrand Collectables Buying in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty Next Week

Once again the buyers from Wellington based company John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd are coming to Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty next week.

Mr Tony Grant from the company says “This is a great time to bring along those unwanted items you’ve sorted out during the lockdown period and turn them into cash”. Particularly wanted by the buyers are Gold and Silver (in any of its forms) and Collectables such as Old Coins and Banknotes, War Medals, Old Wind-up Watches and other interesting Old Collectables.

“We are keen buyers, especially of the items in the list below” said Mr Grant.

“I’m sure everyone has unearthed something we want in the past few weeks and we would like to see it!

Nothing is too small for our consideration. We are just as happy to buy one item as we are buying 1,000 items”. The buyers will be in convenient locations in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty next week (see details below). As Tony Grant says “if you are in any doubt about any items you wish to sell, take them along for an instant appraisal”

Gold & Silver At Very High Prices

During these uncertain times we have seen a sharp increase in the price of precious metals.

The gold price in New Zealand is still at a high level so gather up all your unwanted items and take them along to the buyers.

Tony Grant says “We can buy old gold items in all forms, including Jewellery (Rings, Chains, Brooches etc), Coins (Sovereigns and the like), Alluvial (River Gold), virtually anything, even Gold Teeth! We also need all Sterling Silver including Cups, Tea Services, Cutlery and Old Coins” he said.

Interesting Small Collectables Wanted

The buyers from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd, visiting Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty next week, are happy to look at any interesting items, for example vintage pocket and wristwatches such as Rolex, Men’s Omega, Breitling and gold watches etc. Also wanted, pre 1950’s picture postcards, Maori and Pacific artefacts, old fountain pens and other small antique or historical items.

“If you have something unusual which you would like to sell, please bring it into one of our venues, we would like the chance to at least have a look at it” said Tony Grant, buyer for the Company. “We will consider anything which may be of interest to a collector” he said.

Some Big Dollars in Early Banknotes

Collectors Need War Medals

Currently, throughout NZ and the world there is a big demand by collectors for war medals. These cover all wars right through from the New Zealand Land Wars and the Boer War, to the First and Second World Wars and the later Korea and Vietnam conflicts. New Zealand Servicemen and Women first served overseas in the Boer War in South Africa around 1900 and the war medals awarded for this service are needed by the buyers, as are any other Medals from early New Zealand and the New Zealand Wars.

General service medals from both the First and Second World Wars will also be purchased, but as can be imagined these were awarded in fairly large numbers. “If a group of medals has any special award for bravery such as the Military Medal, Military or Flying Cross or other medals for Distinguished Conduct or Meritorious Service, these can add great value to a group” stated Mr Tony Grant, buyer for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. “Many families have old medals, some dating back to early Imperial days, that they are not sure what to do with. These are better off in the hands of collectors who will look after them. We will be happy to look at any war medals whatsoever, just bring them in to venues” he said.

Old Coins Can Toss Up a Rarity

Early

New Zealand Banknotes dated before 1932 are currently fetching big money! This is according to Mr Tony Grant, author of the John Bertrand New Zealand Coin & Banknote Catalogue

Mr Grant is in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty next week on a buying trip for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd and would be very keen to see any of these issues. “We will pay at least $300 for any undamaged Ten Shilling or One Pound

banknote from a New Zealand trading bank dated 1932 or before.

Denominations of five pounds and higher would be worth from $700. “Any banknote dated prior to 1900 would be worth at least $1000” said Mr Grant.

Also purchased are any Reserve Bank of New Zealand pre-decimal issues, especially 50 Pound notes. All overseas banknotes are also wanted, especially early Pacific Island issues.

I n lockdown when you sorted out your drawers and cupboards you may have come across some old coins. You just never know what rarities may be lurking there. The advice of Tony Grant from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd is to bring them in to the venues and have them appraised.

“We want to see any old foreign coin accumulations. We are quite happy to go through your coins on the spot and give you an idea what we can pay. You just never know what can turn up. We are also particularly keen to buy pre 1946 New Zealand Silver Coins for at least 10 times their face value” he said.

POCKET WATCHES

HISTORICAL MEDALS

Mr Anthony (Tony) W. Grant Fellow of the Royal Numismatic

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Zealand

Buyer

Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd

of the John Bertrand

Coin & Banknote Catalogue

Rolling into champs

ree talented Tauranga girls will today get on their skates on and show o their spins, turns, jumps and gures to represent New Zealand at the 2022 Oceania Artistic Championships for roller-skating.

Amy Cheetham, Sophie Hock and Amber

Smith will be among top skaters of all ages from across New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Taiwan, and the UK competing from today, September 30, through to Monday, October 3, at Jubilee Stadium in Whanganui.

been training hard leading up to the competition, with each girl clocking up four- ve sessions weekly at the Greerton and Mount community halls. “Sunday is my longest day but that’s also because I coach a beginner class in the morning but I do roughly up to nine hours a week,” says 17-yearold Amy, who has been skating

since age 12.

Both Amy and Amber will compete in the competition’s gures category.

“Figures is basically like a series of turns, and there are also loops in our gures which are these really small, intricate, little loop shapes on the oor and you have to trace them forwards and backwards,” says Amy.

Axel

“I have quite a logical, mathematical mind-set and I like gures because it’s got a set of rules and when you get the turn it just makes the whole thing work,” says 15-year-old Amber.

However, Sophie, aged 16, will compete in the freestyle category which involves a routine of jumps and spins. Her favourite trick is an ‘axel’.

“It’s just like an ice skating jump – you jump in the air, spin around and then you land,”

says Sophie.

e girls are all in the international grade of the sport, which is required to compete at Oceanias. “…basically it means

you have to be in the highest grade for your age

possible for the whole country,” says Amy.

Give your dog a Bark in the Park!

Tauranga dog-owners – get your pooches along to tomorrow’s Bark in the Park event at Jordan Field, Memorial Park, for a great family day out.

Organised by Tauranga City Council’s animal services team, Bark in the Park from 11am-2pm this Saturday, October 1, o ers educational booths where you can learn more about microchipping and the best places to walk your dog

in the city, food trucks, children’s entertainment, dog play areas, a photo booth, and lots of giveaways and prizes.

e event will also host Tauranga’s Next Top Dog competition, so why not get creative and come dressed up with your dog ready to strut your stu down the dogwalk?

Keep up-to-date with all things Bark in the Park at: www.facebook. com/taurangaanimalservices

love. “I’m trying to just better my own work

e girls are looking forward to having fun and doing their best at the sport they love. “I’m trying to just better my own work and hopefully improve my scores and do better than I did at the last competition,” says Amy.

“I love the actual skating but the atmosphere and how everyone is at competitions is really lovely, it’s such a great sport for the community

as well,” says Amber. Amy Cheetham will compete in the gures category at the championships.

Photo: Bob Tulloch.

Georgia Minkhorst

Hoedown in Katikati!

What do you call three comedians driving down State Highway 2 to spend a spring evening in Katikati?

A Comedy Hoedown of course!

Yes, that’s right folks – the big comedy night fundraiser for Katikati Primary School is back on this November 5.

Stopped by Covid-19 last year, the event is set for Saturday, November 5 at Katikati Memorial Hall.

e 2022 theme is Comedy Hoedown – with Western Bay of Plenty audiences invited to dress up Western and walk through the saloon doors from 6.45pm to be treated to a night of laughter and entertainment from comedians Ben Hurley, Justine Smith and Tony Lyall plus a live band, spot prizes, ra es and a three-course meal from 7pm.

Tickets to the R18 event are on sale now at: www.eventbee.com with a table of 10 for $690, single tickets at $74 each – and VIP tables of 10 costing $795.

Organised by the Parents of the School, president Dannae Baker says the committee is working hard to bring the night back this year after a 24-month hiatus. “We are so happy that we can host this Comedy Hoedown after it was cancelled last year.

“ is is because all money raised – every single cent – goes back to our primary school for muchneeded resources.”

Katikati Primary School principal Andrea Nicholson says funds raised will be invested in Information Communication Technology for the school and its students, aged ve-12.

“We are very grateful to the community for supporting this fabulous event, which will bene t our children, and to Ben Hurley and POTS for making the event possible. It will be great to see our community coming together now that Covid restrictions have eased.”

Tickets to the event are on sale now at: www.eventbee.com by searching ‘Katikati Comedy Hoedown’. Tickets are limited – so book now!

SH2Te Puna closing for tree removal

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency needs to close a section of State Highway 2 between 5am and 4pm, on Saturday October 1 and Sunday, October 2.

e closure – between the SH2/Te Puna Rd/ Minden Rd roundabout and SH2/Te Puna Station Rd intersection – is prompted by the need to remove a tree near the road.

According to Waka Kotahi NZTA, the issue lies with a separate tree that fell previously, disturbing the embankment and putting this tree at risk.

“ e detour for all southbound vehicles, including heavy vehicles, is via Te Puna Rd and Te Puna Station Rd, and the northbound route is the same, in reverse order.”

For more information, see: www.nzta.govt.nz

POTS volunteer Roy Nugter and president Dannae Baker and their committee are gearing up to host the Comedy Hoedown on November 5.

Photo: Merle Cave.

e trailers allow residents to bring an amount of recycling that would t in a kerbside bin.

Rural recycling hits WBOP roads

Mobile recycling trailers will be hitting rural roads around the rohe from Saturday, October 1.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s new mobile recycling service will visit BP Pongakawa, Omanawa Hall and Te Ranga School from 9am1pm Saturdays on a fortnightly rotation from October 1.

e service is part of council’s commitment to make recycling more accessible for Western BOP’s rural residents who can’t use the kerbside recycling, and live far from the nearest recycling centre.

e service was trialled in July-August with the two new recycling trailers visiting Pongakawa, Omanawa, Te Ranga and Whakamarama communities. Feedback shows people prefer a Saturday morning drop-o time, on a fortnightly roster, at the same locations.

e only site not included is Whakamarama due to most of the community being added to the kerbside service. WBOPDC resource recovery

and waste team leader Ilze Kruis says: “People said: ‘Please continue the service’, ‘we just love the service’, ‘this service covers everything I need’ and ‘brilliant set up – keep this going’”.

Like with any recycling service, contamination can be a problem, so Ilze says: “Please rinse your recyclables, atten your cardboard, and remove lids. And if you’re not sure, you can ask our council team member who will be with the trailers at all times”.

e service will roll out October 1 from 9am1pm at Omanawa Hall and BP Pongakawa; October 8 from 9am-1pm at Te Ranga School; October 15 from 9am-1pm at Omanawa Hall and BP Pongakawa; and October 22 from 9am-1pm at Te Ranga School.

e mobile recycling trailers can take clean glass beverage and food jars, plastics 1, 2, 5, tins and aluminium cans; and cardboard and paper.

For dates, visit: westernbay.govt.nz/ mobilerecycling. Or download the free Antenno app from Google Play or the App Store.

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IamaJPwhichgivesmegreataccesstopeopleatmilestonesintheir lives:weddings,divorces,funerals,graduation,etc.Intermsofworking onBoardsIamveryconnectedwitharangeofnetworks.SILCprovides servicestoalmost200peoplewithvariousdisabilities.AgeConcern workstosupporttheoldercommunityinTauranga.TheAAis concernedwithmotoristsandmobilityaroundthecity.BlindLowVision NZservesthosewithvisionimpairment.ElsewheretheInstituteof DirectorshaslinkedmetothebusinesscommunityandofcourseTECT gavemehugeinsightsintothehundredsofcommunityorganisations, sportsclubsandcharitiesinthiscity.

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Tauranga continues to be sidelined... Our ghost town

Here we are: Local Body Elections –and here in Tauranga, no democratic vote. I was reminded by outgoing Auckland Mayor Phil Go ’s recent advice to his successor: “If you can’t build relationships, if you can’t represent the whole of your city, then it’s not the right job for you”.

is is what happened with our ‘one-year wonder’ Tenby Powell.

is former Mayor was incapable of getting along with his elected council and therefore made the existing problem, to the extent there was one, much worse. It seems that Powell’s

only way out of his problem was to engage with Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta – resulting in four Commissioners being appointed after Powell had resigned.

Minister Mahuta jumped at an opportunity because Tauranga is a National Party stronghold .

en she took advantage of her powers and re-appointed the Commissioners for a further two years – unwarranted and inappropriate. So Tauranga continues to be sidelined. No election this month!

Bill Capamagian, Tauranga City.

We recently spent a couple of days mid-week at Lake Taupo. Walks along the lakefront, hot water pools, my husband hired an e-bike for a ride around the Huka Falls area. I spent time looking at the shops – what a di erence that was compared to Tauranga CBD. ere was plenty of variety shopping, no empty shops, no shops being rebuilt because of earthquake strengthening, despite earthquakes in Lake Taupo. Shops and cafes open at weekends – not that we were there at weekend – unlike Tauranga that feels and looks like a ghost town no matter what day of the week.

Wendy Galloway, Omokoroa.

Do we really need Royalty?

Are we all brainwashed from day one, that we need royalty?

e stories we heard in junior school often had Kings and Queens in them, and the stories all had happy endings.

In reality we don’t need royalty as we have an elected Government to run the country. Royalty is just an expensive ornament. Huge amounts

of money go into the royal palaces and to pay servants’ wages. Wouldn’t that money be best spent on the homeless and starving millions or research on climate change? In a world fast running out of food and resources. e expensive burden of royal glitter and glamour is the last thing this battered old earth needs.

Ken Jones, Katikati.

Handsome Jacko!

Meet Jacko, a 15-year-old thoroughbred, about 15.3 hands-high. Are you looking for love? is handsome boy will steal your heart. He was rescued out of the Kaimai Range where he’d protected an older mare from a feral stallion for four years.

Jacko has good ground manners, is easy to oat and travels well. He is good to lead and great for the farrier.

Due to his past, he will not be safe to ride, but is a wonderful animal to have around and would make the kindest paddock mate.

For the adoption process, we will need to know about prospective adoptees’ experiences with horses, see pictures of the property he would be kept him, plus two professional references who can vouch for how you care for your horses.

To nd out more, message the RRR Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ RRREquine

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Trevelyan’s newest

Margarita Khabitueva is a proud sustainability champion at Trevelyan’s, the largest single-site kiwifruit and avocado packhouse in New Zealand.

Recently, Margarita was nominated in this year’s Sustainable Business Network Awards, and selected, alongside four others, as a nalist in the award category called the Change Maker Award.

Making a di erence

e criteria for this award recognises young people under 30 years old, who are making a di erence in sustainability for their industry organisations and the community.

Margarita’s role at Trevelyan’s is as postharvest technical specialist. “I work

TEL changes from interchange works

Earthworks underway for construction of the Pāpāmoa East Interchange will require tra c management on the Tauranga Eastern Link for the next six months, until March 2023, according to Tauranga City Council.

Recently, tra c was switched to the outer lanes of the TEL, to allow reinstatement of the median barrier. On Monday night, September 26, the last phase of tra c management was implemented – seeing three

lanes of the TEL reopened and speed increased from 50km/hr to 70km/hr – this will remain in place for the next six months.

e outer westbound lane will remain closed for six months, to allow earthworks on the Bell Rd side of the TEL to occur safely. ese tra c management changes could be delayed as a result of poor weather.

For more information about the Pāpāmoa East Interchange and construction, visit: www.tauranga.govt.nz/pei

sustainability champion

in this eld to reduce food waste, create change up and down the complex supply chain, and inspire others on this journey,” says Margarita. She says that New Zealand’s horticultural industry, particularly kiwifruit, is a heavy contributor to climate change and various environmental, social and governance issues.

Mission

“My mission, as a technical specialist and an engineer, is to use my understanding of greenhouse gas reporting, ESG leadership, and technology to bridge the gap between professionals and sustainable business practices.”

VINNIES

Being a member of the Trevelyan’s sustainability committee aligns with her own personal values, including eating vegan, choosing ethical employment, and making sustainability a part of every work task.

Everyone wins

In summary, Margarita says: “ e way that I see the Change Maker Award nomination is that it’s a win for every person at Trevelyan’s. e company supports everybody to create meaningful adjustments and to take personal responsibility for their impact on climate change.”

The Society of St Vincent de Paul WBOP

Georgia Minkhorst

Margarita Khabitueva incorporates sustainability into all of her work tasks at Trevelyan’s. Photo: Cherie Robinson.

Register for the HOT Pink Walk on October 5 in Tauranga.

Unpack your pink!

Creating a long joyous streak of pink around downtown Tauranga streets is what it’s all about next Wednesday, October 5.

Back for the rst time since 2019, this year’s HOT Pink Walk on October 5 will be a celebration as well as a time to remember those who have had breast cancer.

Gathering at 5.30pm in Masonic Park, Tauranga, there will be entertainment followed by the Countdown to the Walk at 6pm.

e Pink Pooch Stage is back again, so make sure your dog is wearing their best pink – and that they are comfortable in their attire.

Tauranga, Te Puna, Katikati and Papamoa Village Vets will be judging the parade and providing prizes.

Stewart helping us. We will be remembering her and celebrating the wonderful person she was.

“Allison showed her commitment to being part of a strong and interdependent community in all she lent a hand to,” says a HOT Pink Walk organiser. Katikati’s Dancing Divas, Bay of Plenty Pipes & Drums, Tauranga Samba drummers and Katikati Men’s and Women’s barbershop quartets will all join in.

All funds raised go directly to the Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga Trust, where people who’ve had breast cancer o er practical and emotional support to those going through breast cancer.

Dress your dog in pink for special prizes.

is year, many will also be remembering Allison Stewart, who for more than 10 years has co-organised the event. Allison died on August 1 this year.

“We are very sad to be organising the HOT Pink Walk this year without the wonderful Allison

e organisers ask that people please stay home if they have an illness that can be passed on to others, and also encourage everyone to wear a pink mask.

e HOT Pink Walk starts 5.30pm on Wednesday, October 5, at Masonic Park on e Strand.

To register for the HOT Pink Walk, go to any Z Energy station or online at: www.hotpinkwalk.co.nz

The delight in a simple asparagus dish

In my time living in Paris, I discovered that the French are obsessed with seasonality.

is uncomplicated dish of Asperges a la Vinaigrette was on the menu everywhere I went in springtime, and I was happy to eat it daily. You couldn’t get more simple: tender crisp asparagus, tossed in a mustardy vinaigrette, topped with deeply-roasted hazelnuts and a fresh cheese. Gorgeous as a side dish to any meat, or as is for a light lunch. Feeds four people.

Ingredients:

2 bunches asparagus, woody ends removed

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 Tbsp Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp white sugar

1/2 cup hazelnuts

1/2 cup fresh goat or sheep cheese

Small bunch tarragon, chives or parsley

Method:

In an oven set to 180 degrees Celsius, roast the hazelnuts for 10 minutes or until golden and fragrant, then roughly chop. Bring a saucepan, half- lled with heavily salted water, to a boil.

Add asparagus and cook until just tender.

Remove with a slotted spoon and submerge asparagus in iced water. Once cool, slice each spear into three. Make the vinaigrette by adding oil, vinegar, mustard and sugar to a jar, and shake well.

Just before you’re ready to serve, gently toss the asparagus in half a cup of the vinaigrette.

Arrange on the plate with hazelnuts, crumbled cheese, and sliced herbs.

Thank you for your support

It is a real privilege to be able to represent the people of Tauranga. I am extremely grateful to have the opportunity to continue to work hard and deliver for you.

My wife, Julia, and I want to thank everyone for their support during the past six weeks. is has been a challenging time for us and we want to o er our deep thanks and appreciation to everyone who sent us messages, prayed for us and continue to provide us with your support.

We face signi cant challenges here in Tauranga: the cost of living crisis, congestion, crime and gang activity and housing constraints to name a few. I take these issues seriously and will advocate strongly for you to ensure that under a National-led government, the people of Tauranga are looked after and these

issues are addressed.

As your local Member of Parliament, I am always available to you so if you want to talk or meet with me, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I hold weekly constituency clinics; the next one will be Friday, September 30 from 10.30am-12.30pm. If you would like to make an appointment, please call my o ce team on: 07 577 0923 or email:

Tauranga.mp@parliament.govt.nz ey will make a time for me to meet with you at the earliest available time. In the meantime, I hope you’re all enjoying the start of spring, daylight saving and a return to the beach, barbecues and jandals. We have a great city here and together we will make it even better.

It feels so good to be back amongst people!

e retirement of the Covid protection framework happened just in time for the Tauranga Womens’ Lifestyle Expo.

It felt so good to be back amongst people seeing everybody’s smiles, really connecting and hearing your stories, questions, successes and concerns.

e big issues turned out to be health and mental health, family and sexual violence, pay parity for women and the cost of living. A great event, with lots of interest in the small business digital boost support package. Daylight saving makes for high spirits –the days begin to feel warmer and longer. Latest gures show this optimism can be extended to NZ’s economy, having come through the pandemic better than the Global Financial Crisis. Debt is

low, GDP is up, unemployment is at a near-record low and incomes are growing at the highest rate since records began as we secure our clean, green brand.

Our sustainability focus has helped to get free trade agreements with the UK and EU over the line, underpinning our $53 billion record in agricultural exports. We’re seeing a boost in tourism, with international visitor numbers exceeding 100,000 for the rst time since March 2020.

Tourism sector support like the $400m Tourism Recovery Package, $200m Communities Plan and $54m Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery helped the sector through the past two years. Now we have opportunities to host major events.

If you want the best for the Western Bay we need your vote, no excuses!

He utu iti tō

kōrero, he

kore tō

pōti.

We asked for people from all walks of life to stand up and they did. Now it’s your turn to be part of Generation Change and help shape our future. If you want the best for the Western Bay we need your vote, no excuses!

Talk is cheap, voting is free.

Voting now open

Post your votes by 5pm Tuesday 4 October.

deliver before noon Saturday 8 October to:

Library

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Connect with those who wield wisdom

is Saturday, October 1, is the International Day of Older Persons – which is marked to celebrate the elders of our community, with this year’s theme ‘ e Resilience and Contributions of Older Women’.

Age Concern Tauranga general manager Tanya Smith says it’s a time to celebrate the value of older people, “and a chance to acknowledge their contribution to our communities, in the workplace, as volunteers, as caregivers, and as people with dreams, aspirations, wisdom and experience”.

Tanya says the International Day of Older Persons is about connecting with others – and that

Get your independence back!

Get your mobility and independence back with the top quality services of Mobilitech.

Mobilitech is a Bay of Plenty family business run by Caleb and Steph Kirkham, o ering mobility products and equipment from mobility scooters, wheelchairs, to walking frames and more.

“We got into the business to o er a better service at good rates,” says Steph, who started up Mobilitech with her husband Caleb a year ago after both working in the industry for ve years.

A core part of Mobilitech is their repair services, where Caleb has a combined 12 years’ worth of experience as an electrician and appliance technician. “I want to stay in the industry for a long time and become one of the most knowledgeable, trusted, experienced technician companies, and o er a

service that people can rely on,” says Caleb. Ensuring customers feel cared for is essential to Caleb and Steph. “It’s not all about rushing in and xing a client’s scooter or walker – it’s then just taking ve or 10 minutes to chat and say ‘hi’, explain what you’ve done and just having a bit of conversation,” says Steph.

“I nd it incredibly rewarding just how grateful people are because they rely so heavily on this equipment for their independence,” says Caleb.

In honour of International Day of the Older Person this Saturday, October 1, Mobilitech is o ering a half-price scooter service if you call and mention you saw their advert in e Weekend Sun.

For more information and to get in touch with Mobilitech, see their advert on this page.

Georgia Minkhorst

you don’t need to belong to an organisation to get involved.

“We’ve all got a neighbour that may be an older person and they may be on their own, so go and knock on their door and say ‘hello’.”

Age Concern Tauranga will celebrate the day with a morning tea and it doesn’t matter how old or young you are – all are welcome. “We love the sort of intergenerational get together, so anybody can turn up, the door is open to all,” says Tanya. e celebratory morning tea, at St Stephens Methodist Church, 9 Brook eld Terrace, is 10.30am-12pm. Call Age Concern Tauranga on: 07 578 2631 in advance for catering purposes.

Georgia Minkhorst

Grandpa Bill Kirkham and Caleb Kirkham.

Marjorie Young with Age Concern Tauranga general manager Tanya Smith. Photo: John Borren.

Five-star real estate service

Jordan Sievwright o ers a unique approach to the Te Puke real estate market, priding himself on his negotiation skills, expert marketing and his specialist knowledge around the auction method of sale.

As an auctioneer for EVES Realty Bay of Plenty, Jordan specialises in selling property by way of auction, although emphasises he can sell using all the common methods of sale.

“ e auction method is a very transparent way of marketing a property where we try to nd unconditional buyers in the rst instance.

“I implore my sellers to sell by way of auction as I truly believe it’s in their best interest, no matter the market conditions.”

Jordan believes real estate is a business of people, not just property. Customer service and communication are the key to success. “It’s imperative to me that my clients receive ve-star service throughout their campaign,” says Jordan.

Elevating the client experience

Selling a home in Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty can be a huge time commitment and fraught with anxiety for some.

When Tracey and Trevor East set out to establish their own boutique style real estate agency in mid-2022, their market research, client conversations, and instincts con rmed that real estate is about meaningful stories and the impact of change on people’s lives.

After decades in an industry, which recognised their reputation and results with countless sales and

marketing awards, they set up their own company to elevate the client experience

Tracey and Trevor have signi cant experience and unprecedented knowledge when it comes to selling a home in Tauranga. ey bring creativity, skill, and insight to the challenge of competing with other homes for your perfect buyer.

Tracey and Trevor are leading the way for a fresh new direction for Tauranga real estate – please join them for your journey.

Scott

Trevor and Tracey East.

Jordan Sievwright.

Rebuilding mana in the home

As a charity organisation, Homes of Hope provide homes for children who have experienced trauma, and ensure siblings are kept together. Homes of Hope has recently upgraded their house Kereru, receiving more than $14,000 from New Zealand Community Trust to support renovations.

Spruced up

Built in the late-1970s, Kereru was run down and in need of a spruce up, says Homes of Hope practice manager Carena Grant. “It’s a very old house and it de nitely needed a good lick of paint.”

While some of Kereru house has had touch-ups from new lino, carpet, a new bathroom vanity and fresh paint – the home’s kitchen has had a complete redo.

“ e kitchen the way it was, was just not functional,” says Carena. “ ere were cupboards in non-functional places. I’m 5’2 and I couldn’t reach them, so you can imagine if the kids were trying to get something.”

Keeping up with Healthy Homes standards, the kitchen also has a new rangehood installed.

e charity gives special thanks to Sean Wood at Creative Kitchens, who signi cantly reduced the costs for the kitchen’s redo. “We’re incredibly grateful to him because the reality of being a charity, we wouldn’t have been able to do that without his help and support,” says Carena.

Children’s wellbeing

Having a good living environment is important to children’s wellbeing, says Carena. “Visuals often tell you your value and worth, and so having a nice space ‘A’: they feel valuable, but ‘B’: it teaches them to take pride in their environment and to look after it.”

Carena says the renovation instils a sense of

pride in children for their home: “It instils pride further than just for the property.

“ ey start to take that on for themselves and then you start to see shifts in behaviour because they start to feel more like they’re valuable and it supports their mana to be rebuilt.”

Sense of safety

Another key feature for Kereru House’s upgrades is having blackout curtains for the children’s bedrooms. “It sounds ironic but it actually gives them a sense of security because they know they’re thicker curtains and know people can’t look through their curtain at them so it creates that sense of safety for them,” says Carena, who adds that for children who have come from trauma backgrounds, having blackout curtains can make a massive di erence to a child’s sleep as they’re often sensitive to light and will wake early, particularly during daylight saving when it’s lighter earlier in the morning.

“Our kids can have that nice environment which is part of helping them settle and making them feel stable.”

Georgia Minkhorst

Sean Wood from Creative Kitchens and Homes of Hope’s Andie Waddicor, and Carena Grant in Kereru’s newlyupgraded kitchen.

Photo: John Borren.

Homes of Hope’s upgrades of their house Kereru goes beyond renovation by restoring children’s sense of security and mana.

bathroom envy

Time for an update?

If you’re in the market for an updated bathroom, Tanya Nolan and Brian Williams from Bathroom Envy and BW Builders can help.

“We o er a complete bathroom renovation service and all your small renovation projects,” says Tanya. And they make the process smooth right from the start.

Brian and Tanya personally communicate every step of the way with the client, which is even more important in this ever-changing climate.

“We o er an initial consult site visit, come to you to discuss your vision, o er advice and talk through your ideas,” adds Tanya.

“We make all the necessary arrangements, work in with our sub-trades, plan out the timeline and job calendar before the job even starts to make the process run as smoothly and as stress-free as possible.”

e duo has been working together for the past 18 years and have a diverse background along with complementing skills and knowledge.

Brian is a quali ed builder and current licensed building practitioner with 20-plus years’ worth of experience. He has specialised in the renovation area for many years.

With their commitment to quality service, Brian and Tanya have a solid customer base here in the Bay of Plenty.

“Most of our clients come from repeat clientele, their recommendations and referrals,” says Tanya.

“Renovating should be fun and exciting, seeing

BW Builders’ Brian Williams and Tanya Nolan. your vision come together and we strive to make this happen for you.” For more information, see their advert on this page.

Breaking ground on new lifestyle centre at Tauriko

Tauranga Crossing’s newest stage of construction is set to being next month, with ground to be broken at the Tauranga Crossing Lifestyle Centre on October 12.

e Tauranga Crossing Lifestyle Centre is located at the junction of the State Highways 29 and 36 which serve both Tauranga and the broader Bay of Plenty region.

is Lifestyle Centre expansion will bring new high quality shopping opportunities to the wider Bay of Plenty region, providing new 5760m2 and 850m2 large format retail stores and 185 carparks.

e building will be ready for stores to complete

their t-outs in August 2023, with an anticipated public opening date of late-2023.

e new retailers will be announced early-2023.

“We are excited to break ground on October 12 at Tauranga Crossing Lifestyle Centre,” says Tauranga Crossing CEO Lauren Riley.

“ is represents the next stage of our long-term plans for this regional hub and popular destination.

“ e upcoming works will strengthen the retail o er at Tauranga Crossing by adding to our existing mix of retail. We have strong interest already and look forward to announcing further new retail choices for our community.”

I feel a sense of returning to normality with this column – for the past week I’ve been living with Tall Dwarfs.

To live with Tall Dwarfs – the New Zealand duo of Chris Knox and Alec Bathgate – for any length of time is to enter an alternative lo- universe, a world of catchy big bangs and chaotic intelligent design. It is an invigorating place and I feel richer and stranger for this vacation from the ordinary.

Tall Dwarfs was the project Knox and Bathgate embarked upon after a sensational, if ultimately unsuccessful, university tilt at punkpop stardom with the ground-breaking ‘Toy Love’.

Planned as a one-o , their four-track reel-to-reel recordings – described by Knox as “two minutes of song followed by ve minutes of f****** around” –coincided with the founding of their New Zealand label Flying Nun, and they ended up recording music under the name for the next 21 years, releasing seven EPs and six albums.

Now they have lovingly assembled these into a set called ‘Unravelled: 1981-2002’, curated by Bathgate who also designed the rather groovy packaging. It actually came out a month back but I’m running late as usual. It is available as a double CD set or as four LPs, each containing 55 songs and a sampling of distinctive Chris Knox artwork (sorry to all you vinyl lovers who have to pay $200 as opposed to $40 – hope it sounds ve times better...).

Stroke

Alec has obviously done the work on this since Chris su ered a stroke in 2009, just as they’d started a new album, which has put him out of action ever since.

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hope, a collision of catchy melodies – both are fans of e Beatles and ABBA – and extreme creativity.

Since the band was largely an excuse for two friends who lived in di erent cities to get together and hang out, their approach was apparently spontaneous, with songs being recorded as they were written.

Sleeve notes describe the process: Bathgate would work up something on guitar while Knox provided vocals, lyrics and tape loops. en they added any sounds that seemed necessary to nish a song, using whatever was lying around: pans, chairs, baby rattles...

I love it. It’s a brilliant record of two extraordinarily creative people playing, having fun, messing around, showing that making music doesn’t have to be a serious and disciplined a air but with the skill and intelligence, and songwriting chops to nd the sweet spot between experimentation and order.

And on to upcoming live music. Looking ahead till next weekend, I have two very di erent slices of New Zealand nostalgia to o er. First though, it’s not music, but these guys deserve support...

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e group that call themselves Buskers on the Road is hitting the Tauranga Waterfront next ursday afternoon, October 6, presenting circus

routines, juggling, magic, comedy and acrobatics, led by international street performers Zaktakular and Kozo Kaos and featuring local guest acts.

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I’m a sucker for street performers. I’m always blown away at how hard these guys work for our pleasure. It’s free to attend but do take some cash to show your appreciation.

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en Saturday, October 8, there’s some genuine Kiwi nostalgia going down at Totara Street as Garageland celebrate the 25th anniversary of their album ‘Last Exit to Garageland’. Take yourself back to 1996 and an album that NME described as having “enough catchiness and sonic adrenaline to incite a teenage riot…” e band is promising the whole ‘Last Exit...’ album, ‘Comeback Special’ EP and then assorted favourites, all with their original 1996 line-up.

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And on Sunday, October 9 – more nostalgia!

At 5pm at the Citz Club on Cameron Rd the Entertainers Club presents Collision, the legendary seventies Kiwi funk band. Formed in Tokoroa, Collision released one album, in 1978, which the mists of time remember as a lost classic.

Now, 40 years later, founding members have re-united along with second and third generation whanau musicians to create a powerhouse 11-piece band. Some may have caught them at last year’s jazz festival. ey seem to have grown even larger since then and will clearly be sensational.

If you have any doubts check out this clip: fb.watch/fukpxFdG1c/

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with Tall Dwarfs.

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Fluro fun for the whole family

Held at Jordan Field, Memorial Park on Sunday, October 2, from 1pm-4pm, FluroFest is a free family-friendly event with live entertainment and local community performances such as Mount Dance Company, Hittmen, Tauranga Samba, and local artists MC Phreaze and Josh Pow. ere will also be outdoor activities and giant games for all ages, free wellbeing workshops, competitions and giveaways on the day.

Workshops

People can also attend workshops hosted by Laughter Yoga BOP, Circus in a Flash and contribute to an artwork with live artist Sam Allen. Stallholders include information stalls from Bay Financial Advisors, REAL, BOP Youth Development Trust and more. ere will be plenty for the young ones to do, courtesy of Fun First Football, Circus in a Flash, facepainting, balloon artistry and a photobooth to capture moments with friends and family on the day.

A range of food trucks on-site will o er delicious goodies such as co ee, lil orbit doughnuts, ice cream, hangi, savoury snacks and light meals and more. So grab the family, pack a picnic – or treat yourself and buy from the food trucks – enjoy a fun, relaxing and

informative afternoon to kick o the school holidays! Keep up-to-date with event news on Facebook and

Instagram @FluroFest – if weather dampens things, the postponement date is Sunday, October 9.

FluroFest ‘Our Journey to Wellbeing’ is Tauranga Moana’s celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week, encouraging and supporting positive engagement for our mental health wellbeing!

e FluroFest team project facilitator Rebecca Kit, general manager Erika Harvey and operations manager Erena Lagas.

Mount hosts Bridge Congress

Bridge players from across the country will travel to Mount Maunganui for the New Zealand Bridge Congress starting this Saturday.

is year’s National Congress – being held from Saturday October 1 to October 8 – is particularly special as it

is the rst time in 36 years that it will be hosted at Mount Maunganui.

“We played online last year so this is the rst year it’s going to be played at Baypark and it’s very exciting,” says Mount Maunganui Bridge Club president Diane Rodger.

With Mount Maunganui Bridge Club’s new facilities operational,

some of the congress events will be held there too.

“We’re thrilled about that,” says Diane.

e congress games will be open to all player levels from across New Zealand – international players from Australia, and even Sweden will attend as well. An experienced bridge enthusiast, Diane has been playing since 1995 and will compete in teams, pairs and Swiss pairs bridge sessions.

“Swiss pairs is where you play and the higher you get, you move up a table, so the idea is to get to the top table,” says Diane.

e National Congress event runs for eight days and is both a chance to socialise and get competitive. “Everyone’s competitive and we all want to do well, but if you don’t do well there always tomorrow or the next day.” Best of luck making it to the top table Diane! Georgia Minkhorst

Learn about a bug threat!

Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital has started up a fun quiz campaign to get the community clued up on the biggest biosecurity threats to New Zealand.

e rst threat on the radar is the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug.

“BMSB could have an impact on New Zealand kiwifruit by feeding which causes kiwifruit to drop,” says Kiwifruit Vine Health’s chief executive Leanne Stewart.

“We estimated that over a 10-year period it would be approximately $4 billion worth of economic cost to the viticulture and horticulture industry.”

BMSB is currently found in parts of Asia,

America and Europe – but is luckily not in New Zealand yet!

“I encourage everyone to keep an eye out for anything unusual, whether it’s BMSB or any other pest, and if they’re unsure, to report it.”

e quiz runs from Monday, September 26 to October 24, with epic local adventures and weekly prizes to be won.

To play the quiz, visit: www.great biosecurity quiz.co.nz

Georgia Minkhorst

New event aimed at local book-lovers

A new festival coming to Tauranga is a celebration of authors and the pursuit of writing.

Everything Books Tauranga is an event celebrating Kiwi self-published authors and gives readers a chance to meet authors, get their books signed and have a bit of a chat.

“ is book festival is to provide New Zealand national and international award winning self-published authors with a place to sell their books, sign them for you and talk to

you – the readers,” says organiser Tess omas. ere will be a kids’ corner, book ra es, a workshop for aspiring authors, and more.

Held at the Lyceum House at 68 First Ave, Tauranga, on Saturday, October 8, from 9.30am-4pm, Everything Books Tauranga will be the place to be for local book-lovers. Entry is free, but a gold coin donation for Blind Low Vision NZ would be appreciated.

For more information, visit: www.everythingbookstauranga.co.nz

Everything Books Tauranga organiser Tess omas.

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Mount Maunganui Bridge Club president Diane Rodger is trying her luck in the upcoming National Congress being hosted by her club. Photo: John Borren.

A big art expo for all!

Calling all artists and art enthusiasts: the Bay of Plenty’s biggest art expo is happening from October 6-9 – and everyone is invited!

Tauranga Society of Artists is the largest group of artists in the Bay. With more than 200 members, the society participates in a wide range of art genres and mediums, producing an astounding variety of original artwork.

Following on from their previous highly successful Original Art Expos, the society is once again

hosting another large and prestigious exhibition which includes e Supreme Art Award.

e exhibition will feature a range of popular features, including the Supreme Art Award, the People’s Choice Award, guest exhibitors, live art, cards and prints and more.

One of Tauranga’s leading artists Garry Osborn will be judging submitted works for the Supreme Art Award. is competition has always proved to be very popular, not only with the societies participating artists but also members of the public.

Gordon Harris will be sponsoring this year’s

Two great concerts this October

is October, Opus Orchestra presents two onehour concerts – ‘Storytime’, aimed at families; and ‘Made in Aotearoa’, an interactive setting with an opportunity to meet a Kiwi composer and the performers.

e Hamilton and Tauranga ‘Storytime concerts’ will also feature a sign language interpreter – so this special concert is for the deaf community too!

Renowned actor and comedian Mark Hadlow joins Opus Orchestra for ‘Storytime’, to tell two time-honoured stories that the whole family will enjoy.

e fairy tale ‘ e Emperor and the Nightingale’ has been given a delightful musical setting by New Zealand composer, Jenny McLeod. en there will be Jean de Brunho ’s classic ‘ e Story of Babar, the little Elephant’. Francis Poulenc’s setting is charming, witty and engaging, like the story itself.

‘Made in Aotearoa’ is a one-hour, early-evening concert in which audience members have the chance to interact with one of NZ’s most respected composers and the musicians of Opus

Orchestra. Ross Harris will introduce his newlycommissioned work ‘Chamber Symphony’, then, following the performance, the audience is invited to stay on for a Q&A session. NZSO trombonist David Bremner is the trombone soloist in Lyell Cresswell’s ‘Kaea’.

‘Storytime’ and ‘Made in Aotearoa’ will both be held at Baycourt eatre on Saturday, October 8.

‘Storytime’ will start at 2pm in the Addison eatre, and ‘Made in Aotearoa’ will start at 5pm in X Space.

Tickets cost from $5-$50 from Ticketek.

Family passes and combined tickets for both concerts are available.

e concerts will also be performed in Rotorua at St John’s Church, at 2pm and 5pm on Sunday, October 9.

e art exhibition displays some of Tauranga’s best and brightest.

People’s Choice Award, so come along and vote for your favourite painting. ose who submit a vote will be in the draw to win an original artwork.

e Tauranga Society of Artists art expo will be held at Tauranga Boys’ College from ursday, October 6 to Sunday, October 9. It’ll be open from 9.30am-5pm.

e Tauranga Society of Artists o ers members daily opportunities to be involved in workshops, open sessions, tutorials and friendship at their base Art Room in Elizabeth Street East.

Mark Hadlow.

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During these hours there will be a signposted detour for motorists via the Golf Road roundabout.

Please visit nzta.govt.nz/baylinkdetour for detour information.

In the event of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances, the closure may be moved to the next suitable nights. Waka Kotahi thanks road users and local residents for their patience.

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