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When I moved from Papamoa to Katikati nine years ago, I just assumed that a four-lane expressway would go in to accommodate the ever-growing volume of tra c on the route, but what have we gotten instead? ree passing lanes removed and a series of awkwardly-designed, narrow roundabouts. So when this ash, fourlane Takitimu North Link is completed, it’s going to deliver motorists into this joke of a mess? at’ll be a bit of an anti-climax to their speedy, smooth trip from Tauriko to Te Puna to say the least.

When I moved from Papamoa to Katikati nine years ago, I just assumed that a four-lane expressway would go in to accommodate the ever-growing volume of tra c on the route, but what have we gotten instead? ree passing lanes removed and a series of awkwardly-designed, narrow roundabouts. So when this ash, fourlane Takitimu North Link is completed, it’s going to deliver motorists into this joke of a mess? at’ll be a bit of an anti-climax to their speedy, smooth trip from Tauriko to Te Puna to say the least.

Identifying as non-binary, Evander says: “I’m just so excited about being able to combine both of these very important aspects of my life and represent New Zealand”. Keeping their performance fun, Evander will perform a solo synchro routine to ABBA’s ‘Chiquitita’.

“I kind of just wanted something that was a bit more ‘dancey’ to get everyone a bit hyped!” e London 2023 International LGBTQ+ Masters Aquatics Championships will be held from June 25-30, where Evander will be among more than 900 competitors from around the globe, all showcasing their athleticism in their chosen water sport.

Evander says the championships aren’t just about competition but coming together as a community. Read more on page 5.

The Weekend Sun is published every Friday and distributed throughout the Western Bay of Plenty from Waihi Beach, through Katikati, Tauranga,

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The Weekend Sun - 16 June 2023