The Weekend Sun - 24 November 2023

24 November 2023, Issue 1187

Spider on the wall He might not quite be swinging from webs, but he is scaling buildings and leaping from walls!

Tauranga has found its very own Spiderman in 27-year-old parkour athlete Arran Ligo from Tennessee in the US. His passion for the fast-paced sport

which involves getting from point A to point B with speed and efficiency whether that be leaps, flips, dive rolls – or anything in between – started a decade ago.

“I’ve been doing parkour for the past 10 years. I even coached in gymnastics and parkour for a couple years too,”

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says Arran. Filming his parkour stunts for his online viewership, Arran has taken on his favourite superhero character as part of his content.

“I’ve always loved Spiderman since I was a kid. I actually always wanted to get bit by a spider in the hopes that I’d

become Spiderman!” Most people love seeing the masked man in action, others not so much. “I’ve been told to get off buildings a lot. It’s just something you have to get used to.” Read more about Arran and his adrenalin-filled antics on page 7. Photo: John Borren.

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Bad-assed birds – Round 2!

It was bandits at 12 o’clock.

Well, just one bandit, one enemy aircraft, swooping out of the macrocarpa and lining up on a deadly low level run at the chicken coop. “Clobber the bastard,” the farmer told me.

Black and white, blue-green iridescent flashes on the wings and tail. Pure evil.

I am lying by the coop. The Home Guard waiting for the Luftwaffe. I aim my .22 rifle just below the undercarriage of the marauding maggie.

The heart’s pounding. Take a breath, exhale slightly, hold, don’t snap the trigger, gently squeeze.

Ka-boom!

When the shower of feathers settles, the black devil bird, is flapping in its death throes at my feet. In a panic, I assist its passing from earthliness by beating it with the rifle butt, and in the process snapping it in half. Damn! Not recommended practice, dumb; don’t try it at home.

I didn’t feel bad about the maggie though because a few days earlier, one attacked me as I cycled past the same macrocarpa. It clawed me, drew blood.

Anyhow, I got even. The farmer was delighted with me, the hired gun. But not so happy about his busted gun.

Magpies

Maggies are smart because if you shoot one, the others won’t hang round. The magpie has now been ignominiously added to Page 2’s Roll of Dishonour.

The magpie’s omission from the original list didn’t go unnoticed…“I very much enjoyed your article on the bad birds. I agree with all your selections but must add magpies which invaded our property and frightened away the lovely tui, quail and fantails. The magpies eventually left and we have our lovely bird-life back again.

“The odd cruising hawk, looking for baby ground-nesting birds, is another nuisance but the dog won’t let them land.”

Hawks

Ahhh…the hawks. Perhaps another contender. I heard of a farmer who got

very grumpy about the hawks treating his chickens and ducklings like rural KFC. Without the 11 special herbs and spices.

So he conscripted a squadron of guinea fowl – big, fat, grey chook-like things that are boisterous, loud and obnoxious and always on for a dog fight. As soon as the hawk arrived, the guinea fowl would scramble. Easily see off the hawks.

Perhaps they both deserve to be on the ‘bad-assed’ list?

of peacock. Anyhow Emily and the cuz got themselves in a 4000 volt fix chasing the peacock – they rode the quadbike straight into an electric fence. Zap! You could hear the peacock laughing from the brush.

Canada geese

While on magpies…“We previously farmed in the King Country and our garden and tennis court became party central for scores of magpies. My husband would systematically shoot them from a special possie each day until the numbers diminished. We calculated he shot 500 over a month or two!”

The tennis court was a clay court, like a smorgasbord for magpies.

Peacocks

I have learned a bit compiling ‘badassed’ birds, like peacocks being a pest in Northland. Peacocks? Really?

When Emily was a youngster she and her cousin would climb on a quad bike to scare off the peacocks.

Peacocks look splendid with their tails fanned, but have few natural predators, multiply ten-fold a year – and five birds scoff as much as a sheep. That alone should tell them they are unloved and don’t have friends outside the species.

And sheep have priority over peafowl because farmers can’t get $45 for a leg

I used to delight at the honking of the Canada geese as they flew in ‘V’ formation down the inner Tauranga Harbour at night to feed off Beach Rd. Canny things I thought – completely urbanised, flying by the light of a city’s nightscape, drafting each other, providing a windbreak and uplift for the bird behind. How clever, how charming and…how wrong.

Gareth reminds me: “Canada geese can eat as much grass as a sheep. They crap everywhere, which doesn’t do the pasture any good.”

Canada geese are now on the list of undesirables.

All birds…

I’m not sure whether the following Page 2 patron is suggesting her neighbour or every bird God created should be listed as ‘bad-assed’. “I use to think birds were a thing of beauty, but since moving into a village, and having a neighbour who feeds them every day, all I see is bird poo everywhere and I get sick of cleaning my mail box.”

Interesting because most of the unsolicited mail I get deserves to be pooped on. Apparently the matter was raised in the village weekly newsletter and pooping was like isolated showers for a week. But when feeding resumed, the birds returned and the village is like an avian restroom, rich in phosphate.

Guano mining will start soon. Have I missed any other ‘bad assed’ birds?

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The black-and-white Australian magpie is a common and conspicuous inhabitant of open country throughout much of New Zealand. It was introduced from Australia and Tasmania by Acclimatisation Societies between 1864 and 1874, mainly to control insect pests. Source: www.nzbirdsonline.org.nz

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Her store opens 9am but won’t be able to sell wine until 10am. “All it’s doing is inconveniencing our customers and making our staff have to police this rule that just doesn’t make a lot of sense.”

The store has never had a problem with alcohol sales and doesn’t sell spirits, RTDs or cheaper drinks, says Christine. “The customers that shop at that time, they tend to be the more organised ones that are just picking up a bottle of wine to go with their groceries to take home for dinner.

“The whole idea of it is responsible drinking, we’re selling food and wine that go together.”

Restaurants and bars with an on-licence can serve alcohol from 9am but stores can’t sell it, which Christine says “makes no sense”. It was worse that people could start drinking in bars at 9am than buying wine to take home, she says.

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“We’re disappointed in this decision because this change adds operational complexity to the running of the store, ultimately adding to cost and therefore the overall value we can offer our customers. It also inconveniences customers who drink responsibly and need flexibility around their shopping times as they’re juggling family and work commitments.”

Tauranga City Council district licensing committee secretary Nigel McGlone says the committee decided a reduction in trading hours will contribute to a reduction in alcohol availability, and therefore, alcohol-related harm. “The committee considered feedback from submitters, the Medical Officer of Health in making this decision and research findings from studies in NZ and overseas. Council accepts there will need to be changes in the way premises manage the sale of alcohol. This may require access to alcohol areas to be restricted using obvious physical barriers and signage before 10am.”

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The lights for the Christmas Trail should be going up on the shop front. But there’s no point. It won’t happen this year.

Business should be building in the run up to Christmas. But it’s at a trickle. Life is dust. And road works. And noise. And frustration.

“I do not want to be seen as just another moaner,” says a pragmatic Vicky Lang, manager of that quirky gift boutique, ‘The White Rabbit’, on 9th Avenue, just off Cameron Rd. And amongst a neighbourhood of small speciality businesses – the ‘perfect antidote to shopping malls’ they call it.

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“I like to think it’s progress,” says Vicky searching for something positive to say of the Cameron Rd upgrade. “And sometimes progress comes at a cost.” A noble sentiment considering her business has been hammered by that ‘progress’. Turnover’s down 50 per cent on last year – and that for a business enjoying 30 per cent year-on-year growth for five years.

There are many stories of Cameron Rd businesses on the brink, bent or busted by the roadworks. “I won’t let that happen to me,” says Vicky. And for this story about a business that is a bit buckled,

The Weekend Sun embedded itself at The White Rabbit. We watched, listened and learned for a couple of hours.

“I do wish for the ‘progress’ to be finished – yesterday preferably,” she laughs.

But that won’t happen. “They first told me the work would take six weeks. That was four months ago.” Vicky says she has learned to take promised timeframes and double them.

Now she’s been promised it’ll be done by Christmas. “But that’s no good. It’s far too late.”

Because Christmas has already started for a business that relies on Christmas.

Vicky depends on November and December trade, it represents 50 per cent of her annual turnover. And as she chats with The Sun, her head is spinning. She’s tired of the roadworks. Very tired. “It’s the constant construction noise. By the end of the day I am exhausted.” It’s day in, day out. “Then this morning a concrete cutter.” And the reversing alarms on roadwork machines – beep, beep, beep, for as long as they’re backing up.

And then again. Beep, beep, beep.

She throws up her hands. “You just can’t let it upset you. And I suppose if there’s noise, it means there’s progress and we’re nearing the end.”

Then right on cue, a worker starts up a

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In a powerful display of unity against domestic violence, Tauranga’s Fraser Cove carpark has again become a focal point for advocacy for White Ribbon Day. Collaborating with formidable allies, the event transcends traditional boundaries amplifying the message of breaking the silence surrounding domestic violence.

The White Ribbon Day event, held from 10am-2pm on Wednesday, November 22, featured information stands and the opportunity to talk with people from a number of groups.

As attendees engaged in conversations – korero, and enjoyed free food – kai, the collective effort aimed to foster awareness, resilience, and support within the community, driving home the importance of standing together against the pervasive issue of domestic violence.

Counterfeit warning

Police encourage anyone who has been given counterfeit banknotes to report the incident to them as soon as possible. If you believe

someone is trying to pass you a counterfeit note, do not accept it.

If you find you’ve already received a counterfeit note, put it in an envelope to avoid handling it further and get in touch with Police. You can phone Police on 105, or give information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Where possible, Police seek footage of persons using or attempting to use counterfeit currency so please include footage and still images when reporting to Police online. It is important businesses are also aware of security features within New Zealand bank notes.

Concerns for missing man

Police continue to appeal to the public for help to find missing Tauranga man Harley Shrimpton.

Harley, aged 28, was reported missing by his family on Friday, November 17, but was last seen by family members in Tauranga around two weeks ago, and has been missing since November 3.

Police say they received a missing person report in relation to Harley last Friday.

“We’re making initial enquiries and ask that anyone with information which may assist, contact us via 105 and quote file number 231117/9085.”

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Great North Island Rail Adventure Vicky Lang’s shop amid Wonderland – the Cameron Rd upgrade has hammered her business.

inside the roadworks compactor outside the shop and the whole building vibrates. There’s some resigned laughter.

Progress is slow. Sometimes it appears at a standstill. Vicky points to what appears to be some drainage work right outside her shop. “Nothing’s changed there for days. They’ve run into a problem. Could be a delay of several more days.”

And the dust, the infernal dust. Noise, dust, noise, dust, endless. “We keep the doors closed, but that doesn’t keep the dust out.” Vicky’s hired someone specifically to fight that losing battle.

Trapped

At the time of writing, ‘White Rabbit’ was snared in some major roadworks at the intersection of Cameron Rd and 9th Avenue, trapped behind temporary fencing and fences, masses of machinery, vehicles and an army of hi-viz jackets and hard hats. Access is down the footpath, which has become a narrow alleyway between the shopfront and the safety fences.

“People who set out for the shop will find us.

“And I am grateful to our loyal regular customers.” Before the roadworks you could pull off Cameron Rd into 9th Avenue and park right outside the shop. Now you circumnavigate The Warehouse, around a large block, park down the road and negotiate a tight pedestrian alley way between the shop front and the safety fences.

“But we’re not getting the passing by, drop in,

new customers. There’s not much foot traffic. It’s just too hard.” The shops been quiet for the time The Sun has been there. But then, as if to make liars of us, the door opens and along with more dust and noise, several customers come in and start fossicking and chattering. It’s that sort of shop, organised clutter; interesting stuff to fossick through and talk through.

But when they should be chattering about fair trade items, New Zealand-made small products and other Christmas novelties, lovely items, the talk is, of course, about the roadworks.

“To be expected,” laughs the manager.

Vicky is no engineer. “But the job’s taking an awfully long time. Why don’t they tag team around the clock and get it finished?” Many businesses the length of Cameron Rd feel that way.

‘It’ll pass’

But she doesn’t lie in bed and worry about it.

“It’ll pass. So we sit tight, hold onto our hats and be patient.” Then, a few days ago, an exit opened from 9th Ave onto Cameron Rd. “But we need the traffic coming in,” says Vicky. That might be another few weeks apparently. If Lewis Carroll used his ‘White Rabbit’ in ‘Alice in Wonderland’ to comment on modern life and the difficulties and anxieties that come with it, then Vicky chose well in naming her store.

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Students in on the act!

Richard O’Brien is hosting the world premiere of his new play the ‘Kingdom of Bling’ right here in Tauranga tonight, November 24.

Moreover, the ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ mastermind is taking to the stage with youngsters who attend his old local schools, letting their stars shine bright in his new satirical fairy-tale.

Directed by Zoe Creek with musical direction by Joe Thomas and vocal coaching by Brendon Weatherley, the production will take audiences on a melodic journey where they’ll meet giants, a menacing fox, trolls, and the king of the land; the obnoxious ‘He’.

The show – on tonight, November 24 and Saturday, November 25 at Baycourt Addison Theatre – is a fundraiser for Starship Children’s Hospital.

Richard has even donated the play’s rights to Starship.

Richard, a Western Bay of Plenty resident, will be narrator alongside student actors from Tauranga Primary School and Tauranga Boys’ College, and Tauranga Girls’ College.

So what do Tauranga youngsters think about performing alongside Richard?

In front: Ollie Farquharson from TBC with fellow students Jack Muir, Julius Pfieffer, Oli Davie, Tommy Shorter and Oscar Hellyer.

Photo: John Borren.

When teacher Miss Creek asked whether they’d be keen to be part of the play, TBC student Tommy Shorter said: “Count me in!...Absolutely [I am excited]! One hundred and ten per cent! So happy to sing a song, bro. Finally got a solo.

“Livin’ the dream.”

The students speak highly of Richard. “He has such a fantastic mind,” says Tommy.

Fellow student Oli Davie says: “Two words: delightfully eccentric! He’s so cool. He’s the old man I want to be!”

Richard says the ‘Kingdom of Bling’ is a satirical fairy-tale punctuated with songs.

“The aim is to have a lot of fun

doing it, raise some money for Starship and make a small point about our need to bring back civil discourse into the political arena and attempt to divert the horrors of the poisoned chalice that far-right-fundamentalism is loudly offering up.”

Richard says working with the students has been a delight.

“I attended TBC when it was still co-ed and Tauranga Primary School for two years before”.

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Webbing his way through the city He wanted to be like his favourite superhero so badly as a youngster he even fantasised about being bitten by a spider!

Luckily, he steered clear of radioactiveinsects and honed his athletic skills instead.

man practising parkour in an Assassins Creed outfit 10 years ago, Arran’s parkour journey began. “I was like: ‘Wait you can do that in real life?’ And the guy had a whole YouTube channel with tutorials, so I watched all his videos and learnt how to do parkour from him and I was just hooked ever since.”

On Tuesday, The Weekend Sun received reports of a man donning a Spiderman costume, flipping and leaping around Tauranga City. Going to investigate, The Sun found the man behind the mask to be 27-year-old parkour athlete Arran Ligo.

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Parkour is an athletic sport where one must get from point A to B in the fastest, most efficient way – often involving scaling buildings, jumping from walls and incorporating flips. It’s also popularly used in an online adventure game called ‘Assassins Creed’. Seeing a video of a

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Three years ago Arran started a YouTube channel of his own dedicated to feats in parkour, which has more than 50,000 subscribers. Now, he’s introduced his Spiderman alter ego to his worldwide audience.

“I’ve always loved Spiderman since I was a kid.

“I actually always wanted to get bit by a spider in the hopes that I’d become Spiderman.”

The Sun asked if he ever risked being bitten by a spider. “No – I thought about it. I’m glad I didn’t. It probably wouldn’t have turned out very good!”

Moving from Tennessee, US, to New Zealand five years ago

with wife Hannah, Arran lives in Tauranga South. So what does Hannah think of her husband’s masked antics? “She loves it.

“She supports it 100 per cent and will sometimes help me film my videos too.”

Risk and reward

But being Spiderman comes with risk. “I was climbing on the Bayfair building and I went to run up a wall. I stepped on the curb and over-extended my ankle, and snapped my Achilles tendon.” Ouch! “I’ve been told to get off buildings a lot.

“It’s just something you have to get used to and just be respectful of people if they do tell you to get down.”

Arran’s most viewed video has 13 million views on TikTok. “It’s crazy. I didn’t think anybody cared, but then people started watching and it’s like the biggest compliment to be honest.”

He’s trying to grow his YouTube channel into a fulltime gig. See: www.youtube. com/@air_run Georgia Minkhorst

Aspiring YouTuber Arran Ligo, 27, practising parkour in his Spiderman costume.

Photo: John Borren.

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9 Selwyn Ridge Primary’s Jacob Dollabarca and Ella Montgomery with their school’s banner and fellow students in the background. Photo: John Borren.

In step with road safety!

Next Thursday, November 30, more than 800 students from 28 schools will march and chant through downtown Mount Maunganui in the name of road safety.

The intermediate and primary school students will wave selfcreated banners in the Schools’ Road Safe Orange Walk – a joint initiative between Tauranga City Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s Travel Safe team and NZ Police, with support from Road Safe Traffic Management.

Road patrollers

“We’re celebrating the road patrollers and how we helped people cross the roads safely,” says Selwyn Ridge Primary School

student Ella Montgomery, who is set to participate with her peers.

Each November Tauranga and WBOP students create banners to highlight a road safety issue or active travel promotion significant to them and their school.

WBOP Senior Sergeant Wayne Hunter says the banner competition is a highlight of the day and judges will have a hard time on their hands if previous years’ entries are anything to go by. “These kids have a real awareness of the roads around their schools, and the safety and active travel messages they are sharing are very relevant to them and their communities.”

TCC transport network safety and sustainability manager Anna Somerville says the event is a chance to celebrate and reward the contribution of student volunteers for their important road safety

work throughout the year.

The day begins 9.15am at Coronation Park with speeches from Commissioner Bill Wasley and WBOP Mayor James Denyer.

The walk starts 9.30am, following a route along Maunganui Rd, around the roundabout at Pacific Ave and back to the start. Temporary road closures will be in place.

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72 years after The Orange While it wasn’t love at first sight, Ted and Rona Thurgood must’ve done something right – because they’re celebrating their 72nd wedding anniversary.

It was November 16, 1951, when Ted and Rona were married in Auckland, and just 12 months after

meeting one another. The pair met at an Auckland dance hall called ‘The Orange’ of Karangahape Rd, where Ted asked Rona for a dance. She wasn’t too impressed with the young policeman however. “He tried to tell me he was a policeman. I couldn’t swallow that one. I thought he was a skinny, puny, little-looking fella,” says 91-year-old Rona. Ted’s first

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“I couldn’t have gotten a better woman.”

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Serving as a policeman for 36 years, Ted and Rona lived in Waikato and BOP depending on where Ted was stationed. From 1968 to 1975, Ted was Senior Officerat Te Puke, where he was notoriously known as a very tough cop. “A lot of people felt

sorry for me,” says Rona. “They said he must be a mongrel of a man.” A social club even started a petition to get rid of him, but Ted stayed on!

During this time Rona worked as the unpaid deputy, answering the station’s calls, helping with assaulted women and children, and feeding Ted’s crayfish tails to those locked up. “If you saw Ted in uniform he is a totally different man and I saw the real side of him.”

The couple had four children – the late Doreen, and Lynette, Valerie and Michael.

“There’s still their strong dedication that shines through for one another and always some of that banter that only they do so well,” says youngest daughter Val. “It always brings a laugh to whoever is visiting!” Both in

Rona and Ted on their wedding day on November 16, 1951. their nineties with 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, the pair still live in their Mount Maunganui home with assistance from healthcare providers. “Mum is dad’s rock,” says Valerie. “Dad would be totally lost without mum. She gets up to him in the night and checks in on him.”

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Bruce Lewis is calling his BOP Mustang Owners Club 2023 All USA Day a “hugely success day” after more than 3500 people turned up to the Tauranga event on November 12.

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“It was a hugely successful day with $2000 being donated to Tauranga Women’s Refuge,” says Bruce. “Approximately 150 cars filled Classic Flyers.”

Fellow committee member Carole Seymour says there was a big amount of volunteers “about 40 volunteers on the day” to make it happen and three main sponsors: Repco, Ultimate Ford and Mag&Turbo Tauranga.

“We are well supported and looking forward to doing it all

Bruce Lewis, Tauranga Women’s Refuge manager Hazel Hape and Carole Seymour after a successful All USA Day. Photo: John Borren.

again next year!” Bruce says the club was established in 2002 – and “is not just for car people”.

“The club is about celebrating driving Mustang. There’s a very

Consultation has opened on Tauranga City Council’s draft 2024-2034 Long-Term Plan, which continues our focus on investing in our future, making things fairer and doing the mahi.

Long-term plans are refreshed every three years, so they take account of changing priorities – but it’s fair to say our work programme hasn’t changed much since we talked with you in 2021, and in 2022 when the LTP was amended to include the Te Manawataki o Te Papa civic precinct projects. You told us then what was important and you’ll see in this next plan that we’re committed to finishing what we’ve started.

We know times are hard for many people and that we need to keep rates as affordable as possible. That’s why we want to help reduce the burden on general ratepayers by making sure everyone is paying their fair share towards the cost of running the city. We’re also working hard to keep rates increases as low as possible by delaying or deferring some projects, while still delivering on the priority projects that will address our key issues and help create a city we can all be proud of.

To make the rating system fairer, we’re proposing to introduce a new industrial category, which would see industry contributing more, and reflect the greater use and impact on our infrastructure – particularly our transport network. If adopted, this would cut around $100 off next year’s median residential rates increase, and also reduce the rates increase for commercial ratepayers. Also up for community feedback is a proposal to introduce new fees and charges for using

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social aspect to the club. We go on runs and stop at cafeterias and places of interest; and try to make our show family-friendly.”

council facilities, like sports fields and boat ramps.

Again, the intent of this is to ensure those benefitting most from our facilities and services contribute more towards their operating costs.

Other key proposals include possibility of selling parking buildings to help pay for the city centre development – with a proviso they’d still be available for public parking – and progressively constructing a community stadium, starting in 2029/2030.

Variable road pricing

And we’re also keen to hear what the community thinks of the SmartTrip variable road pricing concept, which initial studies indicate could significantly reduce our traffic congestion and make it easier to travel around the city, as well as generating funding to accelerate future network improvements. We’re not looking for a decision at this stage – just an indication of whether we should undertake a business case investigation to confirm SmartTrip’s benefits, noting current legislation does not allow road pricing, so any move to introduce it would be subject to government intervention to change the law, and a future formal community consultation process to establish whether this is something the community would support.

You’ll find a consultation document setting out all of the LTP proposals on the council website, together with information about how to make a submission.

Submissions close December 15, with hearings and deliberations in February/March 2024, followed by adoption of the amended LTP in April.

So please take this opportunity to tell us whether you think this 10-year plan strikes the right balance and will continue to take Tauranga in the right direction.

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The festival returns in 2024 on Saturday, January 13, to the leafy Uretara Domain in Katikati from noon until 6pm with reggae-inspired band The Black Seeds as the headline act.

“They’re recognised as one of the best live reggae acts on the planet,” says Katch Katikati

events manager Kirst O’Rourke.

“Expect the band to be rocking the dance floor with their raw energy and good vibes.”

Brad King, the highly regarded head chef at Falls Retreat in the Karangahake Gorge, will leading the popular cooking demonstrations at the festival this year. “I’m looking forward to creating and sharing recipes and dishes that showcase the humble avocado, a versatile super fruit packed with flavour and amazing nutritional benefits,” says Brad.

The festival is family-friendly with activities to entertain the kids including giant games and

circus workshops. For the first time, a return bus service is available from the Bethlehem Shopping Centre to the festival, allowing festival-goers the opportunity to arrive relaxed and refreshed.

“The Katikati Avocado Food & Wine Festival always delivers a good time, delicious food and outstanding wine,” says Kirst.

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You can go online or chat with us in person at one of our drop-in events: Saturday 18 November 9.30am to 5pm Bayfair Shopping Centre Arataki Monday 20 November 11am to 1pm Mount Hub, 9 Prince Avenue Mount Maunganui Saturday 25 November 9am to 2pm Mount – Little Big Market Coronation Park Saturday 2 December 9am to 2pm Pāpāmoa – Little Big Market Pāpāmoa Pony Club Sunday 3 December 10am to 1pm Bethlehem Town Centre

Monday 4 December 6pm to 7.30pm 306 Cameron Road Saturday 9 December 10am to 2pm The Crossing, Tauriko Wednesday 13 December 7.30am to 9am 306 Cameron Road EVENING EVENT Wednesday 22 November 5.30pm to 7pm Western Bay of Plenty District Council Chambers Barkes Corner Join us for a presentation on our 10-year plan, plus learn more about SmartTrip - an idea to help reduce traffic congestion

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Electrify your daily driving!

Have you been wondering about the car you’ve been seeing on the road that looks very futuristic and attractive?

It’s almost impossible to drive around Tauranga without seeing a new Kia EV6. This EV is extremely popular in New Zealand, so we decided to take it for a spin to figure out what the buzz is about.

The future is now

The Kia EV6 Air Long Range looks like a spaceship. It has a very stylish exterior design, especially the rear side with its curved LED lights and sporty roof spoiler.

When you approach the car, it greets you by extending the flush door handles. Inside, you have an electrically-adjusted ultra-supportive driver seat, two large panoramic screens for entertainment, navigation, and vehicle information. Instead of your regular gear selector, the EV6 has a swivel wheel that is super intuitive to use. The cabin is very spacious with lots of leg

and head room for both driver and passengers.

This is also one of the most practical EVs on the market with lots of storage space inside the central console, glovebox, door bins and, of course, a 490L boot capacity that can be increased up to 1300L with rear seats folded down. Add safety features like Smart Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist, a handful of USB chargers, reversing camera, wireless phone charger, and ISOFIX points – this makes the EV6 the ultimate electric family SUV.

Why go electric?

With more and more people going electric these days, you might be wondering why so? With an EV, you have an ecofriendly vehicle and you look after the planet. There is a financial side of things as well – no petrol bills to pay. EVs also run silently, which means no annoying engine noise during road trips. The battery range is not an issue anymore – for example the Kia EV6 Air LR can go a long way with up to 528km distance on

one charge (WLTP). With home chargers becoming more available and the public charging network spreading across NZ, driving an EV around the country is easier than ever.

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Right on the day we were picking up the EV6 for this review, Kia revealed a special pricing offer for the Air Long Range model.

For a limited time, you can save $12,015* when purchasing this stylish EV. Savings are made up of Kia’s $5000 discount and Government Clean Car Rebate of $7015.

Honestly, the EV6 has been already priced really well, but with this offer it’s now even more attractive.

You want to be quick though, this special price is only available until December 31, 2023, or while the rebates last.

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Think more time for quality time

Think Summerset serviced apartments.

With help always on hand, Summerset serviced apartments provide the perfect balance of independent living for loved ones, and peace of mind for you. We can even take care of the cleaning, washing, medication and meals, so you can focus on the important stuff, like making lasting memories together. Think this sounds like you or someone you love?

Our brand-new serviced apartments are pre-selling now.* Pop along to Summerset by the Dunes to view our serviced apartment show homes today.

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Think more time for quality time with a Summerset serviced apartment Our serviced apartments at Summerset by the Dunes in Papamoa Beach will be located right in the heart of the village within a safe and secure gated community.

From taking care of meals and chores, to providing flexible options for bringing your existing care services into the village, it’s all about stress-free living, giving you back your precious time.

They will offer light and spacious open plan living, a kitchenette and separate double bedroom with a large ensuite. And if needed, extra support will be available on hand.

Our serviced apartments are now selling off plans* and will be ready to move in to early next year. Get in touch today to find out more – we’d love to take you on a guided tour of our stunning serviced apartment show homes and growing village.

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Get help with legal matters in Merivale Free in-person legal clinics If you need help with a legal problem we are here for you.

Baywide Community Law offers free legal information and advice to our community.

Merivale Clinic Thursdays, 10am-12pm Community Centre 10 Kesteven Avenue

Te Puke Clinic Mondays, 12pm-2pm The Hub Te Puke 32 Jocelyn Street

Our fortnightly in-person clinics are available in Merivale, Te Puke, Katikati and Waihi.

To make an appointment, either in-person or via phone/zoom, contact Baywide Community Law online or via phone or email:

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Baywide Community Law is here to help – and is proud to have set up their latest in-person clinic in Merivale.

Offering free legal advice, information and education to our community is what Baywide Community Law is all about – whether you’re on a low income, living with disability or facing other disadvantages.

The team has free fortnightly clinics in Te Puke, Katikati, Waihī, Ōpōtiki and Kawerau and have been running their newest Merivale in-person clinic from the Merivale Community Centre since October. “It’s been going really well and it’s really nice to help that community too,” says lawyer Hayley McLarnon.

For people seeking free legal advice, Hayley says the team helps in any areas of law that doesn’t involve making people wealthier. “We do a lot of family and care of children matters, tenancy issues, employment issues and we advise on criminal matters. We don’t do trust advice or commercial contracts. We help the little guys really.”

Men’s Pairs and Ladies’ Pairs tournaments take place on Saturday, November 25, followed by the Katikati Open Singles on Sunday, November 26.

More than 80 players are registered for Saturday and 60-plus will play Sunday.

Local hopes for the singles will come from New Zealand Darts Council ranked number three Craig Brown from Katikati, who earlier this year was runner-up in the North Island Masters at Hastings.

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Hayley wants the Merivale community to know that the Baywide team is there for them and ready to help. “Even if you think there’s no legal issue – give us a call and we can go from there and try and assess whether there’s anything we can do to help – even if we can point you to another organisation that can help!”

The Baywide Community Law team will be at Merivale Community Centre from 9am-12pm on Thursday, November 30. To make a free appointment, call: 0800 905 916.

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Big weekend of darts in Katikati Many North Island top dart players are descending on The Club, Katikati, to play in the biggest weekend of darts seen at the venue from November 25-26.

Show us your art!

The Baywide Community Law team and Merivale Community Centre crew are teaming up to support the community with free legal advice. Photo: supplied.

Also from Katikati is ‘Rocketman’ Alan Skayman, who sits at number six on the NZDC rankings and is the recent winner of the Auckland Open and current Waikato/BOP Area champion.

Others from Katikati to look out for include Dean Reyland, Alex Wade, Scotty Downes and Paul Boot, who are all more than capable of making their mark.

Darts start 10am both days, with The Club open from 8am for breakfast – everyone is welcome to watch some great darts and soak up the atmosphere.

There will be raffles and spot prizes on the day.

For more information, contact The Club Katikati on: 07 549 0441.

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Know what’s below.

It could be a life saver.

Know what’s underground before you start digging to avoid hitting electricity cables. It’s free to check your plans and can save you from serious injury or worse.

Visit powerco.co.nz/safety-below-ground or scan the QR code to know what’s safe.

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This remarkable milestone is a testament to Signature Homes’ unwavering dedication to the community it serves, as they solidify their place as New Zealand’s largest Kiwi-owned home building brand.

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Homes Bay of Plenty & Coromandel Debbie and Craig Williams have been integral members of this community for more than 28 years.

Their well-earned reputation for exceptional quality, innovative design, and outstanding service is the result of years of dedication.

What sets them apart is their outstanding track record of client satisfaction, having received the Signature Homes National Client

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According to Craig: “Client recommendation is our greatest endorsement”.

Their clients, Ike and Ryan, shared their experience, saying: “By this point we’d been through many showhomes, and talked to various building companies, but we knew from that first encounter we had found the right company to work with”.

“People had told us that building can be incredibly stressful. Signature’s attention to detail, ability to answer any questions and work behind the scenes on our project really dispelled this notion.

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Upgrade on way for Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall One of the Western Bay of Plenty’s busiest halls is receiving an upgrade next month after securing the last funds needed for a facelift.

The Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall on Ōmokoroa Rd will be upgraded with $300,000-plus secured for the job – BayTrust contributing the last $100,000. Ōmokoroa Settlers Hall Society Inc secretary Trish Clokie says more than 200 people use the facilities

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weekly. Two halls are attached on-site, with the smaller facility built in 1929 as the settlement’s first school. “The number of people who’ve been to school here and have fond memories of community events…It’s lovely it’s being used as a community hall should.”

Trish says the ‘small hall’ will have kitchen and storage areas rebuilt, and floor and roof levels altered to align with the rest of the hall. “We’re rejigging the whole thing so there’s no wasted space...we’re upgrading toilet facilities in both halls so they’re fit for today’s purposes.”

Individual cubicles will offer more room for people with walkers and wheelchair users, and baby change tables will be installed too.

Trish says Ōmokoroa’s changing demographics mean it’s more important than ever to make improvements. “We have a lot of young people living here now, and to keep our hall going we need to make it inviting and appealing for them to use.”

BayTrust, TECT and the Lotteries Commission, have donated $96,000 each, WBOP District Council is paying for sanitary ware, lighting and security, and Ōmokoroa Centre Trust has chipped in. Refurbishment begins December.

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

Brian Williams and Tanya Nolan.

Brian and Tanya personally communicate every step of the way with the client. “We offer an initial consult, site visit to discuss your vision, offer advice and talk through your ideas and provide an estimate – all free of charge.

“We can then provide a fixed price quote, make all the necessary arrangements, work

in with our sub-trades, and plan out the timeline before the job even starts to make the process run as smoothly and as stress-free as possible.”

Brian is a qualified builder and current licensed building practitioner with 25-plus years’ worth of experience. He has specialised in the renovation area for many years.

“Renovating should be fun and exciting, seeing your vision come together and we strive to make this happen for you,” says Tanya. For more information, call Tanya on: 027 451 6494.

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Helping home the ‘1938’ Before they can restore it to its former glory, they first need somewhere to house it!

Te Puke Volunteer Fire Brigade is on a shedbuilding mission with the ultimate goal of having a place to store and revamp their 1938 Ford V8 Fire Truck.

Construction of the shed started in July but chief fire officer Dale Lindsay says the group has now run out of money. “We’ve got 90 per cent of the shed built but we’ve still got a few bits and pieces to go,” says Dale. “We’ve had about $20,000 to $30,000 more cost than we anticipated, so we’re trying to raise a few more dollars.”

Build expenses

A big cost was the project’s earthworks, says Dale.

“We had to get Geotech Engineers to check all the ground. We found 1.5m was just rubbish soil. We ended up having to take out 205m3 of soil.”

Dale says the excavation itself cost $10,000 – that’s with expenses curbed due to the mahi (work) of volunteers. “It probably would’ve been $30,000 if we hadn’t have been able to do it ourselves.”

With the main structure complete and weatherproofed – only final pieces of the build remain.

“It’s the PA [Personnel Access] door, the windows, and the flashings to go on, then the concrete ramps. Once that’s done, it’ll be all set to go. If we can get it sorted by Christmas that’ll be cool!” Dale says the brigade’s mission is to house

Deputy chief fire officer Keith Merrit and chief fire officer Dale Lindsay with the nearly-complete shed.

the 1938 Fire Truck in its own shed “so we can start working on that when we need to…once we get more funds raised, we can start looking at options for restoring it and making it pretty again”.

Home and asset

The shed will also double as a community asset in the event of emergencies. “It’s to store fire and emergencies urban search and rescue equipment,” says Dale. “We’re a strategic location in the event of natural disaster like a tsunami or earthquake because we’re slightly inland.”

Dale says the shed will also be used as an emergency training venue.

For now, Dale says: “If we can pick up another $30,000 that would be great – that would allow us to finish it”. He thanks all who have supported the project this far.

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Cote Bleu Home really does have something to suit everyone’s tastes.

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Natural, organic, nautical homewares With a focus on furniture, homewares and outdoor décor, Cote Bleu Home has something for everyone.

Owners Danielle Robinson and Jean-Christophe Soriano have curated a range of coastal, rustic and bohemian-inspired pieces with a natural and organic aesthetic.

They have a range of nautical, vintage pieces such as original ships wheels, glass buoys, life rings and trunks, and also source new and vintage furniture from India, Indonesia and Vietnam, crockery and pottery from Mexico, The Philippines and Morocco, glassware, cutlery, linen and home fragrances from France, Australia, Portugal and

Spain as well as many varied items made right here in New Zealand.

“We like to source items from all over the world and the intention is for our store to have a relaxed, ethnic, eclectic feel to it,” say Danielle and Jean-Christophe.

“We prefer reused, reclaimed timber used in the majority of our furniture over generic bulk builds that come out of a factory.

“Finding vintage and unique pieces which have a history is a passion of ours as we feel these items as well as being interesting, give a home ‘soul’.

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Talk turkey with Ian Michelle Hedges and Ian Goodger from Tile Trends Tauranga have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Reef Range of floor tiles.

These fabulous tiles are now in-store and available to purchase.

“Also creating a stir are our new and elegant Magallanes Marble and Gold Hard Marble Tiles available in 600 x 1200mm sizing, these are not tiles for finishing a room – these are tiles to design a room around!” says design and sales consultant Michelle.

“And with Christmas only a month away, customers have a great opportunity to pop in and see us about any holiday projects they are considering,” says manager Ian. “This might be a good time of year to ‘talk turkey’ with Ian, he’s a bit of a Christmas Grinch! But I’m sure with a bit of arm twisting he will be able to find some Christmas spirit by way of some discounts,” says Michelle.

Tile Trends Tauranga will be closed from Friday, December 22 and reopening Monday, January 8.

The new range of Reef tiles and exciting new Marble tiles.

Renovation work that wins awards!

Champagne has been popped to celebrate two major wins in the 2023 Refresh People’s Choice Awards.

proves it’s a great design.

“We didn’t increase the space – we simply gave them smart solutions. It’s changed the flow of the house. They have a light, airy social room that they love to spend time in.”

Refresh Renovations Tauranga’s Sharon’s team also picked up Sharon Giblett and her team silver for the transformation have won gold in Kitchen of the of a 1950s Tahawai home. The Year and silver in the Bathroom bathroom makeover wowed of the Year category. with an elegant duck egg blue “It’s lovely to be recognised for vanity, plentiful storage, a chic all our hard work,” says Sharon. tiled splashback, and dual “We were up against entries headed shower. from around New Zealand as “Once again, we reconfigured Sharon Giblett, with Bethlehem well as Australia, the US and the space giving them more homeowners Debbie Rice and Rob UK – so it’s nice for our clients practical storage. We didn’t have Maclaren in their award-winning to know that homeowners to make the room bigger. We kitchen. Photo: supplied. around the world agree that simply shifted the hot water their renovations are fantastic.” cylinder outside,” says Sharon. “I still love the vanity Sharon has been back to share the news with her and the tiles. The colours are so beautiful and fresh. homeowners in Bethlehem, Debbie Rice and Rob “It’s lovely to be recognised for the work we do Maclaren, whose kitchen was judged best overall. on behalf of our clients,” says Sharon. “If anyone is “Debbie and Rob still love their kitchen,” says planning a renovation, the smart move is to go with our award-winning team right here in the Bay.” Sharon. “The fact that it’s stood the test of time

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Making Christmas wishes come true Christmas is nearly upon us, but for some the cupboards are bare and presents are just a dream.

illness or family crisis. “We have at least 300 people walk through our doors every month, needing food,” says Sarah.

“The need is everincreasing, and it’s even That’s why the Salvation harder because we have had Army and Kmart are a decline of donations.” teaming up again for The Salvation Army works the 30th annual Kmart to bring about lasting Wishing Tree Appeal. change for people facing The appeal is NZ’s hardship and injustice. longest-running gift Through local programmes appeal, launched in 1993. and services, they provide New gift donations from critical support for people the public can be dropped experiencing or are at risk off at Christmas trees at of homelessness, family any Kmart store. and domestic violence, and The Salvation Army financial hardship. then distributes the Last year, the Salvation gifts to needy families Army supported more than in the community.

150,000 Kiwis nationwide Tauranga’s two Kmart Tauranga Salvation Army Ministries team who sought help. stores in Bethlehem and members Gill Overmine and Bazz Lawe.

Photo: John Borren.

To contribute, place Bayfair have launched an unwrapped new or their store appeals with a hand-crafted gift under the Kmart Wishing Tree Wishing Tree located at each store.

People are encouraged to buy a gift and place at Bayfair or Bethlehem, including a completed it under the tree. The Salvation Army will then gift tag outlining the gender and age group of the collect up the gifts to distribute. recipient.

Tauranga Salvation Army community ministries Suggested gifts are gift cards, books, sporting manager Sarah Way says with the community equipment, school supplies, arts and crafts, donating presents to the Wishing Tree Appeal, headphones, educational toys, toiletries, and they can help children, adults and seniors musical instruments. Or scan the QR code at a experience the joy of Christmas.

Wishing Tree to make a monetary contribution, or Sarah says living costs have been impacting via: www.kmart.co.nz/kmartwishingtree donations, which are needed to help assist people Or contact the Tauranga Community Ministries in “rather sad situations” such as homelessness, team on: 07 578 4264.

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Cycleway – where is the common sense?

We have problems with some new cycleways.

Carparking has been wiped for too many businesses on Cameron Rd, and it is crippling them.

For those lucky enough to have carparking access to their businesses, exiting is a problem as the cyclists ride as fast as they like, without any thought of other users exiting.

Just as bad is the cycleway over the Wairoa bridge. It is being

constructed on State highway 2

by Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport Agency. Instead of going straight up SH2 on the left-hand side from the Wairoa Bridge and straight down Carmichael Rd – it makes cyclists have to cross the bridge and then go back under the same bridge to come up the opposite side of the highway. Crazy!

Madder still, lights are being constructed around the bend on SH2 so cyclists can cross

Enough is enough with the paid parking

I’ve been a great supporter of the Rialto for many years, sometimes seeing three movies a week. However, I’ve decided enough is enough with the paid parking.

Recently, after an unusually long movie, I paid in total $26 just to enjoy the comfort of this wonderful cinema and a movie. Even with the senior price and using the public carpark I’ll be driving a little further to Pāpāmoa and enjoy a movie plus free parking.

It’s sad for the Rialto. Most movies are close to two hours and rushing back to your car isn’t an option for some. Hopefully council will revisit their decision to charge for all parking in the CBD. Carol Etherington, Mount Maunganui.

the already-congested SH2 and then cycle down Carmichael Rd. Where was the common sense that allowed the planning for this to happen? And the massive cost, which will achieve nothing but frustration to drivers by increasing congestion. This will do nothing to help the reputation of NZTA. Please leave the operation of those lights until the new SH2 highway is opened.

Margaret Murray-Benge, Bethlehem.

Hooray for the Wairoa Spiral!

Our long-awaited bike link across the Wairoa River is soon to be open.

Great news!

Ten years ago it was to be an ‘iconic bridge’... but too expensive.

So now it’ll be a ‘Down and around and up and over the bridge’ crossing!

Let’s call it the Wairoa Spiral – like the Raurimu Railway spiral

Thoughts on the General Election

The General Election – or the biggest game of charades – took place in New Zealand on October 14. The charade actors all have magic spells that are bound to work.

They all have magical facial expressions that assure us.

The pots of gold to carry out these new plans are usually out of sight and shrouded in mists, like competing street corner vendors.

They assure us their wares are the best.

But trying out their goods at home, will usually prove the test.

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

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Let out the laughs and hold back tears as you become part of the family – experiencing the highs and lows with the characters brought to life on-stage.

New Zealand’s most popular and successful playwright Sir Roger Hall’s latest work of comedic brilliance delves into the delights and dilemmas of being a Boomer.

In his play ‘Winding Up’, audiences revisit two beloved characters Barry and Gen, who were at the heart of his smash-hit play ‘Conjugal Rites’, which went on to become a popular British TV series in the 1990s.

Winding Up’s ‘Barry’ played by David Guy and ‘Gen’ played by Maggie Grigsby.

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Having just celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary, Barry and Gen – played by David Guy and Maggie Grigsby – are now enjoying retired life, and taking on new territory that comes with tallying up in age. “‘Winding Up’ is about family relations and how they can go wrong and right,” says director John ten Velde.

“There’s a lot of everyday things that are being dealt with through the stories being told and you sort of become part of the family. That’s how I see it.”

Will Barry and Gen be able to go to London to visit their long distant grandchildren?

Will they qualify for insurance? Does Barry’s neighbour really fancy him?

“Audiences will love the relatability and the light humour that goes right through the whole play and how the characters react and play off each other. There’s realism plus a lot of comedy.

“There’ll be laughter and there may even be some tears.”

‘Winding Up’ is running at 16th Ave Theatre from November 24-December 9. Tickets can be purchased at: www.iticket.co.nz/venues/ Georgia Minkhorst tauranga/16th-avenue-theatre

Te Puke comes alive early for Christmas!

Christmas has come early for Te Puke with a raft of festive events in the town – including the traditional float parade on Saturday, December 2.

Organisations and a new Individuals section.

The parade finishes noon – and is followed by a market day in Jubilee Park called Christmas in Te Puke, offering a range of festivities, entertainment, EPIC Te Puke’s Rebecca Larsen says the Seeka plus food and items for sale.

Te Puke Christmas Float Parade begins 11am The following Friday night, December 8, Epic December 2, looping the main street twice Te Puke’s Christmas Night Market from 4.30pmwith a wonderful array of delightfully 8pm will be in Te Puke War Memorial Hall. decorated floats.

“So there’s lots of Christmas “This year we have Santa celebrations this year in Te – but we also have other Puke to enjoy. famous people in the “After a soggy 2023 parade, as the theme Christmas, a wet is Fame & Fortune/ year and Covid, the Christmas Movies.” community Expect to see rugby can re-connect in player Nathan Harris, “the lead-up to Masterchef NZ 2014 December 25.” winners Kasey and Karena Bird, Rebecca reminds people the beauty pageant contestants Jerrie- Santa in Te Puke’s 2022 parade EPIC Te Puke Shopping Spree is Lee Ngareta Hill and Amaleigh on until December 2. with helper Malakai Te Tau. Manktelow, some of the ‘Matilda’ Anyone who spends any money Photo: supplied. cast, and Western BOP Mayor on products and services at James Denyer dotted throughout. Rebecca says the participating Te Puke businesses has a chance to parade has great float prizes – with categories for win $1000 worth of EPIC Te Puke dollars.

Main Theme, Education, Business, Community The winner is drawn Monday, December 4.

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Carols and Christmas cheer at the waterfront Harmonious melodies will glide across Tauranga Moana’s harbour for this year’s Christmas Carols on the Waterfront.

Korean, Samoan and Chinese churches taking part, says Rev Enosa Auva’a, minister of St Peters.

Felicity Auva’a, musical director for the event, says: “They will be sharing the Christmas message but in their own language. So they’ll be performing a dance or singing a carol, but it’ll all be done in their own language and they’ll be dressed in their cultural attire.”

Nicola Fraser, from Tauranga Baptist church, says the event St Peters Church will be a chance to in the City’s Rev hear the original Enosa Auva’a and Christian story of Felicity Auva’a.

Christmas in a simple Photo: John Borren. and interactive way.

“It’s just great for

Under the leadership of St Peters in the City, a mixture of Tauranga churches will come together as one on Sunday, December 3, gathering at the waterfront to sing carols with the community and lift the festive spirit!

Unlike previous years, next month’s Christmas Carols will bring a multicultural element to the waterfront with Tauranga’s Filipino,

people to come together at this time of year – regardless of their position on faith – as we retell the birth story of one of the world’s great faiths,” says Nicola.

“We love Christmas time, the carols, special foods, presents and the gatherings with family, friends and community but even more the

‘reason for the season’,” says Felicity.

“So come on down, bring your dinner and a blanket to sit on and enjoy the beautiful evening for Christmas.”

Christmas Carols on the Waterfront will be held at Edgewater Fan, Tauranga Waterfront, from 5.30pm on Sunday, December 3.

Georgia Minkhorst

Festive short plays on offer in Katikati Take a magical trip with three Christmas elves in Katikati via two short plays presented by Katikati Theatre at the Arts Junction.

Meanwhile, lurking in a snow flurry in a far flung corner of the North Pole is a polar bear who likes eating candy canes – will he be able to help in any way at Christmas?

Head to the Arts Junction to find out! Tickets are adults $15, child $5 and family concessions at $35 from: www.theartsjunction.org.nz/ katikati-theatre-tickets The elves: ‘Pogs’ Elsa Hurley, ‘Gofer’ Gail Wallis and ‘Snazz’ Georgina Bullot. Photo: supplied.

‘The Sole of Christmas’ by Mary Barile adapted by Di Logan, and ‘Percy Saves the Day’ a locally written play

by Di Logan, Julie Thomas and Francis Young will be performed back-to-back!

The plays are on tonight, November 24 at 7pm; Saturday, November 25 at 7pm; Sunday, November at 2pm; then 7pm Tuesday, November 28, and Wednesday, November 29.

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Soundtracks, songwriters & Big Muffins

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I had intended to turn this week over to music reviews. The lead was debut album ‘Soul Exodus’ from John Michaelz and the Black Brothers Band, local reggae in a very appealing package.

Then I was completely derailed by a night of pogoing at Frank Turner’s invigorating Auckland show last weekend. He called it a “punk rock gig” and I neglected to factor in the knowledge that I am no longer 18 and to remember that one of punk’s most important attributes is strong ankles.

So no reggae this week. But there is a new Knids’ track up on Spotify. It’s an alternative version of ‘Promised Land’, the opening song from their 2022 album ‘Rescue Me’, this time with a vocal by Mikey Knid rather than Chris Knid. It’s very cool.

Where Chris’ impassioned vocals added a certain urgency this is a “straighter” take with the song again showing off that interesting intersection of guitar rock and eighties synth grooves which The Knids often inhabit.

Without that other Tauranga release let me just inch sideways into the new offering from Troy Kingi. This album is the eighth in eight years of a widely-reported planned 10 albums in 10 years, each in different musical genres.

Time Wasters

Called ‘Time Wasters: Soundtrack to Current Day Meanderings’, it is credited to Troy Kingi & The Room Service and is, as the name suggests, a series of instrumentals. They are funky, smooth and very groovy and all up the music works perfectly for what the title claims. Cool.

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The other feature act is hard-rocking young Taupo band Sonorous, who made the National Battle of the Bands final in Wellington and are opening for Simple Minds and others at this year’s Summer Festival. They really are pretty impressive.

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off a bit of a coup with their visitors on Friday, December 1, being Hamilton’s legendary Big Muffin Serious Band. An offshoot – some 40 years ago – of political pioneers the McGillicuddy Party, you should expect harmonies, ukuleles, a tea-chest bass and, in complete contradiction to their name, excessive silliness.

See the KKFC website for details.

Closing off, I’d like to remind you of two upcoming sessions at Bayfair’s The Freeport with Cleaver & Co. On Thursday, November 30, Finn Curtis is hosting another Songwriters Session.

This time there are five songwriters featuring: Pete Fountain, Paul Moran, David Bower, Ed Rizzi and Tyran Curtis. The evening runs from 6pm-9pm; no charge.

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What is the point of you? BETH - EL

They are often used in an insulting way, suggesting that someone isn’t doing what they are supposed to be doing. Perhaps not fulfilling what others expect of them, that they are pointless.

The truth is no one is pointless!

Is it possible to turn this question into something positive? Instead of an insult, try using it as an important question that has an answer of eternal significance.

To come to a wonderful realisation that yes, there is ‘a point of you’!

You are created for a wonderful purpose. You are not a random accident without any real meaning or ‘point’. Far from it, you are ‘fearfully

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and wonderfully made’. Created la la tyb tyb with care, and attentionReplace to detail CHURCH CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Messianic Family with for purpose and fulfilment (Psalm Messianic Family St Andrews Church, Dee St, Mt Maunganui 139v14).

ALL WELCOME Bible Study 9:30am - Worship Service 10:45am ALL WELCOME You’ll ultimately find this purpose, You are welcome to worship with SHALOM SHALOM words: this ‘point of you’, in experiencing Also replace the us each Sabbath (Saturday) SABBATH ONLINE SERVICES ONLY 10 SABBATH 10 and enjoying God’s love.

St Andrews Church, Dee St, Mt Maunganui OTUMOETAI PRIMARY MountSDA@gmail.com OTUMOETAI PRIMARY One of Jesus disciples wrote these Bible Study 9:30am • Worship Service 10:45am Joel & Sharon van Ameringen With: We look Joel forward to seeing & Sharon van you!

Ameringen words: ‘This is love: Enquiries 021 277 1909 021 768 043 021 768 043 not that we loved info@bethel.org.nz We look forward to seeing you!

God, but that info@bethel.org.nz bethel.org.nz He loved us.’ mtmaunganui.adventist.org.nz bethel.org.nz (1 John 4v10).

John explains in ST PAULS his gospel that 242 Dickson Road, Papamoa Tauranga this love is made Rev Philipp Potgieter Ph 020 4010 7364 9.00am Morning Worship possible by Jesus 10.00am Fellowship who came to Churches save and not ST COLUMBA 502 Otumoetai Rd Phone 576 6756 ST JAMES ST PETERS condemn – www.stcolumba.co.nz 70 Pooles Rd Phone (07) 541 2182 Cnr. Cameron Rd & Spring St Jesus answers Rev. Sandra Warner www.stpeters.org.nz 9.30am Worship Service www.stjamestauranga.co.nz the question: Phone 578 9608 Rev Enosa Auva’a Rev Philipp Potgieter ‘What is the 10.00am Family Service BETHLEHEM 10.30am Morning Worship Contemporary point of you’? The answer he gives COMMUNITY CHURCH 183 Moffat Rd Phone 579 1600 is positive. The answer is found in www.bcchurch.co.nz ST ANDREWS 9.30am Worship Service knowing his love and enjoying that EVANS RD COMMUNITY Cnr Macville Rd & Dee St love forever.

Mt Maunganui Phone 575 9347 CHURCH, PAPAMOA ST ENOCHS www.mountchurch.org.nz God bless you, and may you know 30 Evans Road 134 16th Avenue Phone 578 3040 Rev. Douglas Bradley www.stenochs.org.nz his love now and always.

Phone 574 6190 AM AM

Rev Ian Pittendreigh, Bethlehem Community Church

10.00am Family Service

9.00am Traditional Service 10.30am Contemporary Service

Rev. Jaco Reyneke 9.30am Morning Worship

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Have you heard or read the words: ‘What is the point of you?’

Or similar words being used?

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