The Weekend Sun - 19 January 2024

19 January 2024, Issue 1193

The Yellow Baroness She was parked up on runway one at Classic Flyers Aviation Museum this week, four-year-old Dottie Crawford-Saunders in her tiny, yellow WW2 biplane, waiting to scramble and dogfight.

“Cleared for takeoff, runway one, little Yellow Baroness.”

The scrambling is actually going on behind the scenes at Classic Flyers where a volunteer crew of more than 100 are busy gearing for the museum’s big Aero Day tomorrow, Saturday, January 20 – a day where the punters can see aerial displays, go for rides, check out planes and

gear and talk to plots.

The idea is to get people connected to aviation.

Looks like Dottie’s hooked and who’s to know if the “little yellow Baroness” will fly the skies in a future Classic Flyers Aero Day. The full story is on page 4. Photo: John Borren.

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“Cameron Road Blues” – a woeful folk ballad “Dominion Road” became a Kiwi anthem back in 1992.

It was claimed to be the 23rd best NZ song of all time, a ‘mainstay of NZ alternative rock.’

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“He walked the city, And he found a place to live, In a halfway house, Halfway down Dominion Road.” sang The Mutton Birds, immortalising Auckland’s longest, busiest, straightest and most cosmopolitan street, the iconic sevenkilometre strip, crossing cultures and demographics, north to south.

“Dominion Road is bending, Under its own weight, Shining like a strip, Cut from a sheet metal plate, Because it’s just been raining.” It’s said 50,000 people bus Dominion Road each week, more than who travel it by car. I bet Tauranga’s public transport planners would love to own that problem.

But now Tauranga has its own Dominion Road - our own special strip that deserves to be perpetuated in song.

Three and a half kilometres of upgraded Cameron Road - $28,000 a metre for a total cost of around $97.5 million.

Some picky person will surely tell me that doesn’t add up.

Shall we just say “squillions”.

And step aside Mutton Birds because a new New Zealand rock classic starts right here. You just add your own lighting effects, groaning guitar breaks and tortured vocals. But in the end it will be therapy for any poor soul who’s crawled and cursed their way down Cameron Road in recent times.

So… “Cameron Road Blues” is born – with apologies to The Mutton Birds.

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Fast, regular and no fuss, It’s a treat to travel on a big empty bus.

Full of no-one going nowhere, It’s a transport planner’s nightmare.

Climb aboard for a trip at a clip, All the way up and down Cameron Road.

You know the rebuild didn’t come cheap, $28,000 a metre, that’s pretty steep, Enough to make a ratepayer weep.

Don’t drive in the bus lane, Between seven and nine , Because Big Brother’s lurking, you’ll get a big fine. $150 or thereabouts, They’ll be robbing you blind.

A maze of roadworks, cones and strife, Drivers run ragged,

Longing for the easier life, They called it progress and promised better days.

In the meantime you are stuck, In a traffic ballet.

What an exasperating mission, Driving down their vision.

The one that inspired Cameron Road.

Bright green cycleways, A sight to behold, In the world of cars and buses, They are considered solid gold.

But suddenly the engineer, He delivers a belter, As you ride your E-bike into a bus shelter.

Halfway down the cycle lane, Halfway down Cameron Road.

One thing we learned is traffic lights are fecund, They were breeding like rabbits, we were all stunned.

All along Cameron Road, New traffic standards glowed, Stop, start, stop start, Motorists ready to explode.

With diggers and jack hammers and bulldozers, we’re done.

We all just crave a nice straight run.

We dreamt of the day when the work was complete, And the city would dance to a happy new beat.

No more cones, no mores detours , But I can forebode , We’ll never stop moaning about damned Cameron Road.

(Dum-de-da-de-dum) I am told anyone can write a song, but not everyone can write a memorable one, as I have just discovered. But least it got published. And how do you know you have written a good song? Apparently you just know, and you have stopped fiddling and worrying about how you could have made it better. All the royalties in your bank account is another sure indicator.

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A road in the midst of a construction spree, Tested our patience and spread misery.

The delays and detours all made us frown, While we navigated the chaos up and down, Up and down Cameron Road.

A local businessman all fluster and mutter, As he watched his life efforts, Be washed down the gutter, The flash new gutters, Up and down Cameron Road.

Happy Christmas cried the road workers, All bluster and thrall, But alas, the customers had gone to the mall, And a poor businessman had gone to the wall.

Up and down Cameron Road. (mournful guitar break)

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The City Commissioners drew lots of thunder, And little wonder, when they admitted their blunder, They could have done better, they said in a letter, But they won’t lose sleep, Cos they’ll be gone in a peep, Come July, They’ll be gone from Cameron Road,

Gone from Cameron Road. (sing dum-de-da-de-dum)

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A hot start to January Beachgoers headed to the BOP’s favourite hotspots last week, soaking up all that warm sunshine and cooling off among the coast.

This January has kicked off with sensational summer flare, with icecream melting temperatures being enjoyed by locals and visitors of our region.

Checking in with the MetService team, meteorologist Clare O’Connor says Tauranga’s hottest temperature recorded last week was 29.1°C. Yet, the overall high for our region came from further south-east.

“The hottest temperature was in Kawerau, with 32.8°C on Friday, January 12,” says Clare.

This is a sweltering but welcome change to the wet summer the Bay of Plenty suffered last summer.

“The average maximum temperatures in the last week were between 25°C – 30°C, whereas last year the averages were closer to 22°C – 24°C.” And Mount Manganui’s beaches have certainly reflected these highs, with families and friends all packing onto their own piece of paradise for a splash in the sea.

One beachgoer mum says: “We went to Pilot Bay last Wednesday at 3 o’clock for a swim with the kids and it was jam packed!

“It was so busy. Everyone was having such a good time.”

These days of pure summer are set to change for the rest of the month however.

“The second half of January is expected to be wetter than the first half, and the sticky humidity hangs around too,” says Clare. Make sure to catch these slices of sunshine while you Georgia Minkhorst can, keep safe and enjoy!

This bunch of youngins were enjoying a nice swim at Pilot Bay last week. Photo: John Borren.

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Pete and Pete, the Aero Day pilots. Pete Ham (left) and Peter McCoombe with the Harvard. Photo: John Borren.

Classic Flyers soars for Aero Day It’s the day Classic flyers struts its stuff, gets the gear out, runs the engines, shows off to the public.

It’s “Aero Day” at the working aviation museum tomorrow, Saturday, January 20.

“A day for the plane spotters,” says Classic Flyers CEO, Andrew Gormlie. Apparently New Zealand is a country of plane spotters. “We love our aeroplanes so Aero Day is a chance for plane spotters to check things of specific interest. And it’s also a chance for ordinary people to connect with aviation - to get up close and personal with the planes and the people who fly them.”

People like Peter McCoombe. This week he was charging between Tauranga and Auckland in the cockpit of an Air New Zealand ATR. This weekend at Aero Day the pilot will be flying a WW2 vintage Stearman biplane or a Harvard, the long serving RNZAF trainer.

“I have no preference,” says Peter.

“Whatever plane my bum is sitting in at the time. Believe me.”

And the man who’ll be performing displays or taking up joyriders says it’s “absolute magic” sharing aviation. He likens it to the theatre.

“You take on a persona and you make sure you are flying for the crowd. It’s all about what people can see. The right angles, the right distances to be legal, and to be impressive for the average person downstairs.”

And of course there’s a connection with those A selection of local breaking stories featured this week on...

Racer’s victory

Less than three months after racing a Midget Car for the first time, young Tauranga Speedway talent Luke McClymont raced to his first major victory on at Baypark Speedway.

The home track win in the North Island Championship was an impressive performance from the 21-year-old third generation racer.

craning their necks on the ground.

“That’s why we do it, we want to bring the average person in touch with aviation.

“No point doing it from a selfish perspective.

We want to share it.”

This from a man who lives in a hangar, is a commercial airline plot, and flies casually other days. “I spend all day every day doing what I love.”

Pilot Peter Ham might also be flying the distinctively noisy Harvard.

“But it’s a nice noise, a beautiful noise,” says the man who’s been around planes since he started in gliders in the 1960s, and more recently doing scenic flights in the Stearman.

There’ll be air displays from 10am tomorrow.

And quite a few special and interesting planes visiting for Aero Day. “Like the Goodyear Corsair,” says Andrew Gormlie. The Corsair – an aircraft renowned for its speed, ruggedness and firepower during WW2 and the Korean War. “Now that hasn’t been seen for quite a few years.” Aero Day is a relaxed air show according to the Classic Flyers CEO. “There’ll be big gaps between the flying but if you aren’t watching planes flying you will see the gear on the ground and talking to those who know planes.”

An important day for Classic Flyers, and if the weather’s good, a few thousand spectators.

It officially starts at 10am but Andrew says because there’s always a queue the gates will probably open by 9am.

After the two qualifying heats McClymont was top qualifier by a single point from Auckland racer Brock Maskovich. He led the 25-lap final almost from start-to-finish, apart from a moment on lap 21 when a challenging Alec Insley (Auckland) got his wheels in front.

McClymont led home Insley by just 0.24s after the three-lap dash to the finish on Saturday, January 13.

firearms, Southern District’s 12,616, and Canterbury’s 14,289 firearms registered.

Licenced firearms owners across the country have responded well to the Registry, with it taking just seven months to get to the 100,000th firearm recorded into the system.

This is from nearly ten percent of the approximately 235,000 licence holders in New Zealand.

Gun registry response

Scam warning

Firearms owners from the Bay of Plenty District have engaged early, registering their firearms in the new Registry.

Firearms licence holders from Tauranga, Whakatāne and Rotorua, have registered 10,098 firearms to date, just behind Central District’s 12,119 registered

“If you don’t understand it, walk away.”

That’s a message being given to Kiwis, with nearly $200 million lost to scams in 12 months, according to 11 of New Zealand’s largest financial institutions.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment launched a Fraud Awarebness Week in November 2023 with efforts focused on encouraging consumers not to fall victim to investment scams.

Plus, a joint social media campaign

featuring the psychologist Nigel Latta has been created by MBIE and the Banking Ombudsman Scheme.

This builds on the programme ‘You’ve been Scammed by Nigel Latta’, which broadcast on TVNZ earlier this year and is available on TVNZ on Demand.

Hot, dry conditions

Fire and Emergency New Zealand District Commander Jeff Maunder says while the Bay of Plenty is still in open fire season, Fire and Emergency is reviewing the fire weather constantly and will move to a restricted fire season as soon as the fire danger indicators call for it.

Fire indicators include weather conditions and the amount and degree of dryness of vegetation.

"Communities must be aware of the escalating risk and act accordingly when it comes to activities involving fire.

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Bay Boardriders taking on the world Mount Maunganui surfer Tim O'Connor spent a lot of time on the world stage but the chance to do it with a little local team is giving him some frothing grom vibes.

The 34-year-old former New Zealand junior representative is the elder statesman in the Bay Boardriders team competing in the world club championships for the $100,000 Usher Cup - on the Gold Coast this weekend.

He and local teenage stars Jack

Hinton, Elin Tawharu and Tao Mouldey will battle the best 30 clubs from around the world at famous Gold Coast break Snapper Rocks, starting today, January 19.

Having spent nearly a decade charging the fast-breaking barrels at the break, Tim knows exactly what to expect.

"It's a pretty crazy wave and I wouldn't rush back there these days, just because it's so crowded, but the level of surfing is phenomenal," he says.

"On any given day, you're going to see world champs and tour

legends out there and we'll get to experience all that without the crowds. The cool thing about the team format is that the surfing ability is always at a high level but the best surfers don't always necessarily win.

“Tao is surfing amazingly and Jack and Elin are all class - if I can add some points where I can and we can get the right team strategy, we've got a great culture and we will go pretty well."

Together with coach Owen Barnes, manager Nathan Mouldey and Bay Boardriders president James Jacobs, the team

will take on the likes of California heavyweight clubs Huntington Beach and Santa Cruz, Hawaii's Maui and Kauai Boardriders clubs and Legian from Bali, along with the cream of Australian clubs.

Local legend Owen helped the Bay of Plenty team qualify, winning the New Zealand championships in dramatic dropping surf in Whangamata last year, but has stepped aside with the Usher Cup's four-person format to impart

his knowledge.

The Usher Cup is directed by the godfather of Australian surfing, Wayne ‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew, who helped come up with the concept and is a life member and former president of hosts, the Snapper Rocks Surfriders Club. The concept sees the likes of former World Tour competitors Mick Fanning and Joel Parkinson regularly compete for their local clubs.

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The Bay Boardriders surfing team competing in this weekend’s Usher Cup - the world club championships - on the Gold Coast, from left, president James Jacobs, Elin Tawharu, Tim O’Connor, Tao Mouldey, Jack Hinton, coach Owen Barnes and manager Nathan Mouldey. Photo: Jamie Troughton/Dscribe Media.

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Write, draw, craft the holidays away!

If you’re looking for something creative for your tamariki these holidays, get along to one of the Western Bay of Plenty libraries. All four WBOP libraries - at Katikati, Ōmokoroa, Te Puke and Waihī Beach - have craft activities on during the month of January!

The craft sessions for youngsters are free, and you can just turn up on the day. The libraries also have free Take and Make Craft Kits you can pick up and take home. And there’s a holiday colouring competition on, which runs

until 12 noon Saturday, January 27 pick up printed copies at any WBOP library. And young wordsmiths and artists might like to enter the ‘Imagine Your Future District Competition’, which runs until 5pm Monday, January 29. The libraries are looking for poems, short stories and drawings, which will have the chance to be published as part of WBOP council’s plan for what they want to achieve for our community in future. Find out more by visiting a WBOP library.

Inspired, motivated Laurie Coughey’s doctor said he needed to lose weight so he bought some trainers, chopped off his jeans at the knees and hit the road. Seventy to eighty minutes every day - further than many 79-year-olds can walk.

Photo: John Borren.

He materialises out of the gloom on Tauranga’s McLean St every morning.

A shadow from the shadows. Long before the city has yawned and stretched awake.

The runner. Laurie Coughey. Aged 79, in his eightieth year.

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Through the rain, the drizzle, the chill, the dark. At about 5.15am when lesser souls would be rolling over and going back to sleep, Laurie is pulling on his runners. Day in, day out.

Unbending, or “just plain stubborn” as his wife Jan prefers to think.

“I have to go every day - pretty well every day,” says the runner. I often spot Laurie on my way to

work. There’s unspoken respect.

He’s fighting back the years and me, I’m fighting the industrial scrapheap, inevitable retirement.

So both of us stubborn, unyielding.

Anyhow, it’s 5.45am and there’s Laurie again.

The dark can’t disguise his distinctive gait. Kind of walking, kind of running. “It’s a shuffle,” says Jan. “I call it a jog,” insists the runner.

“It’s a shuffle,” reaffirms the wife.

A stride

Jog or shuffle, it’s a stride that carries this now 60kg wisp of a man for 80 minutes around the streets of Tauranga every morning. From 11th Ave to Durham St, Chapel St, Elizabeth St and back to 11th Ave. Including that pathway from the cul-de-

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or plain ‘stubborn’ sac at the end of The Strand to the cop shop - it’s a real pinch, when he starts blowing hard. “But I do it because I can, and I enjoy it.” Simple as that.

Wasn’t always that way though. “At school l hated running. Never saw the point of it. I wasn’t very good at it and I liked to be good at things.”

When Laurie materialised on McLean St one morning recently, this reporter thought the old bloke would have a story to tell.

Everyone does. Some are just more interesting than others.

So I stopped him in the dark.

“Do you have a minute?”

“No!” he growled. “If I stop I won’t get started again.”

And off he shuffled, jogged, towards that damned pathway, the one that makes him blow hard.

That only made me more determined. But now, weeks later, here we are now in Laurie’s garage swapping life stories, exaggerations and fibs.

That’s the privilege of this job.

The patient

Twenty years ago Dr Nick Hanna looked at patient Laurie – the near-100kg dairy A picture of septuagenarian determination. At 79, Laurie Coughey pounds the pavement in all weathers, and before most of us are out of bed. Photo: John Borren.

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farmer-turned-outdoor bowler and occasional beer drinker and told him he needed to lose weight.

The good doctor prescribed exercise. Told Laurie to start walking 10-15 minutes a day, nothing serious. “I was quite chunky; I just ate too much.”

Laurie began walking the Daisy Hardwick probably 10km door-to-door. “Can’t say I enjoyed it. And I said to myself: ‘Laurie if you didn’t eat so much you wouldn’t have to do this’.” The message became his mantra. The walking became walking and jogging, then running the Daisy. All the time reminding himself not to eat so much.

“Dr Nick kept me alive - absolutely. I’m indebted.”

So Laurie started his running career in his early-sixties.

“Probably wouldn’t have made a living off it.” But he shed 40kg in the process and stayed alive.

The runner wears two knee supports.

“I go through the pain barrier with one of them. I just run through it.” Apart from the ‘dicky knees’ the rest of the machine is in perfect running order after nearly eight decades and hundreds, possibly thousands of kilometres.

Routine

And a short-sleeved shirt and dress socks, not your typical runner’s kit. Then he’s off out the door. “I wouldn’t wear any flash running kit – not that sort of person.” Like any sportsman Laurie has good days and bad days. “After 50m I know if it’s going to be a good or bad day. The good days are real good, I could go another 15 minutes or half an hour.” And the bad days won’t stop him. “Only my coffin will do that.” But he won’t be popping off anytime soon because there’s another pair of jeans waiting to be refashioned into sportswear.

This is a machine with a routine.

“I have to leave on my run between 5.30am and 5.45am.

“If it gets to six o’clock, I’m not happy. The routine is all to hell.

“And I like routine.”

Another curiosity with ‘the runner’ is the get-up – hardly a walking, or shuffling clotheshorse, no advertisement for Nike or Under Armour. Looks like he’s just wandered in from the garden.

“The running shorts were jeans. I had to cut them off and sew them up,” says Jan. “Probably why he goes out in the dark.”

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Great White Project success and plans for the future Dr Riley Elliott - known as Shark Man - is keen to push on with his research of great white sharks in the Bay of Plenty region and Aotearoa this year.

are small sharks that mostly eat fish, crabs and stingrays. Sharks like the infamous Daisy were hanging out right in the middle of the flags the first day of school holidays [earlier in 2023] and there were no adverse interactions because these The Tairua scientist established the Great White sharks don’t hunt people, they hunt small fish.

“We started tagging last Project, which involved satellite tagging a new summer and we tagged and growing population four great whites. Then of juvenile great white the fl oods happened, and sharks in the region from tracks of those sharks December 1, 2022. reflect that everything Data from the publicin that harbour area sponsored satellite tags left because of the is displayed free to the floodwater." public on The Great “Those four sharks went White tracking app, north and east... did which means people have some amazing tracks, been able to track four went all the way around tagged sharks in real-time. to the west coast-side Now, more than a year [of NZ] then eventually, since starting the project, at the end of [last] and the four tags having summer, one of them been released from the came all the way back to Riley and Great White . tracked sharks, Dr Riley Bowentown.”

Elliott caught up with The Weekend Sun on his Riley says it’s very difficult to find these great findings so far and his goals for 2024. whites when you’re one boat “which is why “We’ve discovered in the Bay of Plenty region public observations and sightings are super useful that we have these brand new baby young of the and important”. year, new-born great whites, which may suggest “I much appreciate those being sent to me, that this could be where they [pregnant sharks] because it helps me identify where to work.” pup the sharks for the entire Southwest Pacific Riley also thanks the public for their patience population,” says Riley. and to those who have funded tags. “I still have “What we’ve learned so far, which has been 20 tags and we’ll look to try and get out as many great, is that these sharks move around our entire of those as we can this summer, catering for the coastline. They do prefer some areas, it seems fact that it hopefully will be much better weather, – and, so the more we understand where those much more stable oceanic conditions, but with that, it might entirely redistribute where these areas are and what they’re doing there, and how great whites are.” that overlaps with us, the better we can make Riley also hopes the tags will stay on for longer decisions about how we play in the ocean.” this time. “There was so much debris, slash Riley, who began tagging sharks for the Great and weed and stuff like that in the ocean from White Project in December 2022 and has been the floods [last year] that they got pulled out collating research since, says the goal is “to address conservation and public interest questions early, but the public involvement in this was so amazing that we got all those tags back.” relative to a seemingly growing and emerging new With the four tags coming off – which is population of great white sharks in the North the planned methodology because the tags are East New Zealand region”. designed to be least invasive by darting them “The proof has been in the pudding. These onto the sharks, and that they come off – now

the plan is to tag more.

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It’s a marvel of railway engineering to this day – Michael Oldfield and Trevor Gardiner about to ascend the Raurimu Spiral. It will be at the show. Photos: John Borren.

Railwaymen out to play

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It took 23 years to build the main trunk railway line. And it took an eternity for the first steam train to travel the 680km line from Wellington to Auckland on August 7, 1908 – about 22 hours.

artisanship this railway modelling.

Last year 2000 people visited the exhibition. And 3000 in 2024 sounds good to the club. “Kids are tied to their mobile phones these days,” says Mike.

“But if they got involved in a little project they might be surprised where it leads.”

To that end the club will have a few stands where But the guys at the Tauranga Model Railway kids can be hands-on and have a go.

Club can dismantle, transport by trailer, and But essentially the club wants people to reassemble the entire come along and enjoy Katikati railway yards themselves. and surrounds to Mike has his own working order in a layout at home – 2.4m couple of hours. by 1.22m. “The size of Which is exactly what a sheet of plywood and they’ll do for the club’s as much as my wife will next annual exhibition allow. I got involved at the Tauranga Boys’ with railway modelling College gymnasium on when my son showed Saturday, January 20, an interest.” and Sunday January 21.

That was 40 years ago.

“It’s an absolute The railways were in representation of the Trevor’s genes. “My father now-defunct Katikati was a train manager for The Katikati railway station and yards are railway yards and NZR. And while he was long gone. But the bustle lives on, albeit in surrounds,” says a proud never interested in model, scale, at the Tauranga Model Railway Club. club president Mike my interest was a natural Trevor Gardiner about to send a steam loco on flow on from his work.”

Oldfield. A little rail its journey. history brought back to Also at the exhibition life. And it’s huge – 6.6m by 4m. It’ll be broken will be a representation of the Raurimu Spiral down into eight modules and it will take two trips – the North Island Main Trunk Line’s most to get it down Cameron Rd for the show at the impressive engineering feat. It consists of two Boys’ College gym. tunnels which allows the track to overlap and “Katikati is half that particular layout,” explains wind to overcome a 122m ascent in just 2km. club member Trevor Gardner.

The spiral, like the club’s model, is impressive “The other half is a British rail scene.” problem-solving.

And like the Main Trunk Railway Line, the Tauranga Model Railway Club’s annual layout has been years in the making. “It was exhibition is at Tauranga Boys’ College started it well before I arrived at the club four gymnasium 10am-4.30pm on Saturday, January years ago,” says Mike. And it remains a work 20, and Sunday, January 21. Parking and entrance in progress. It’s painstaking, fussy, evolving is off Devonport Rd opposite 14th Ave.

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News from Bay of Plenty Regional Council January 2024

Funding available Toi Moana has a variety of funding options and scholarship opportunities for community groups, schools and individuals.

School Sustainability and Resilience Fund The School Sustainability and Resilience Fund (SSRF) opens February 19, 2024.

The SSRF supports schools and early childhood education centres carry out sustainability projects and prepare for the impacts of climate change and natural hazards. Check out boprc.govt.nz/ssrf for information on how to apply.

The team is excited to be running the fund for another year and welcome your innovative and creative ideas on sustainability and resilience projects.

New wayfinding signs at Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park.

Hit the trails this summer!

New year, new you, new trails to discover! If you’re looking for a new walking or running spot that promises spectacular views and isn’t too far from home, why not head to one of our two regional parks?

Pāpāmoa Hills, located between Pāpāmoa and Te Puke, and Onekawa Te Mawhai Regional Park located on the Ōhiwa Harbour headland are two local gems ready for you to explore.

Both parks offer tracks for all fitness levels whether you want a direct route to the summit to get your heart pumping or meandering trails to enjoy the scenery. Whether you’re ticking off some fitness goals, planning a day trip with a walk involved or you live nearby, make sure a visit to these incredible parks is on your list this summer.

Is Woolly nightshade on your property?

Woolly nightshade can be found in hotspots across the Bay, and your property may be located in or around a hotspot. But don’t worry we’re here to help landowners stop its spread. If you have mature woolly nightshade plants on your property, get in touch with our friendly team to get advice on the best way to control it – you may be eligible for a control kit that includes a folding saw, cut and paste gel, and gardening gloves.

Call our Customer Services team on 0800 884 880 or fill in an enquiry form online at boprc.govt.nz/contact-us and quote ‘woolly wipeout’ and our team will be in touch.

Funds available for grass roots community adaptation planning Toi Moana has up to $15,000 available for motivated communities looking to start planning for a changing climate at a community scale. The funding recognises that communities are deeply connected to place and changes to that place. Learn more at boprc.govt.nz/adaptation-planning

Check, Clean, Dry, Certify!

Hitting the Rotorua Te Arawa lakes this summer?

Don’t forget you must certify your craft and trailer are free of freshwater pests. You can certify by using your phone to make the process simpler and faster.

New rules are in place to stop the spread of the Freshwater gold clam - before entering any of the Te Arawa lakes, boaties who have been in the Waikato River in the previous 30 days must clean their boat at the designated wash station.

If you are heading to Lake Ōkataina additional rules apply.

All it takes is one single clam to hitch a ride and spread to previously unaffected rivers and lakes.

This aquatic pest reproduces rapidly and can possibly overrun native species. Follow the Check Clean Dry guidelines to prevent gold clam from arriving into our rivers and lakes.

Visit: boprc.govt.nz/check-clean-dry

Doing some DIY? Check if you need a Bylaw Authority This summer, we are reminding those whose property is on or near Regional Council flood protection and /or drainage assets, such as stopbanks, floodwalls, drains or pump stations, that they may live in a Bylaw Applicable area and need a Bylaw Authority before digging, planting or building. A Bylaw Authority is written permission that outlines conditions to ensure our flood protection assets aren’t accidentally damaged or compromised. So, if you are planning any DIY this summer, check if you need a Bylaw Authority using our interactive map: boprc.govt.nz/flood-protection-bylaws

Bay of Plenty Regional Council Toi Moana works to ensure our region’s environment and its people thrive.

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Clean out the cupboards this weekend Would you like to clean out your cupboards, wardrobes and home and free them of unwanted clutter?

Or are you looking to fill your empty spaces with someone else’s former treasures?

If so, Athenree Homestead has the perfect event for you on Sunday, January 21.

The homestead is hosting a Trash and Treasure event where you can sell your unwanted trash so it can become someone else’s treasure.

Stalls cost $15 each and gates open to stallholders at 7.30am, January 21, at the homestead site at 360 Athenree Rd. Gates open to the public 10am; entry is via gold coin donation.

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‘Time to Cycle’ is Travel Safe’s new February to April calendar of free cycling activities in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty.

Tauranga City Council’s transport network safety and sustainability manager Anna Somerville says the initiative is an ideal opportunity for riders of all levels to improve their skills and safety.

“We’ve heard that learning to navigate the city by bike can seem daunting at first, especially if you’re new to the area, learning to ride, or had some time away from cycling.

“We encourage everyone to get involved and sign up for one of the many free events.

“As well as events for experienced cyclists there are plenty of activities for new and returning riders to upskill, build confidence and increase their enjoyment of cycling.”

The Beginner Bike Skills event is a great place to start. “It’s a chance for people of any age to learn how to ride a bike one-on one with an experienced instructor in a safe and fun environment,” says Anna.

The Adult Cycle Skills is the next level up and is a practical course aimed at increasing confidence and enjoyment on the roads and cycle paths for beginner to intermediate riders. “E-bikes are welcome at most events and there are also e-bikespecific skills courses and bike maintenance demonstrations.”

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World’s greatest at the Mount One of the world’s greatest triathletes will be at Mount Maunganui this Saturday, taking part in the Calley Homes Tauranga Half.

Javier Gomez, from Spain, has been described as “the most well-rounded triathlete in history”.

He has five ITU World Championships (2008, 2010, 2013-15), two Ironman 70.3 Championships (2012 and 2017), ITU Long Distance World

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Javier has transitioned to long distance triathlons winning his first full Ironman distance race at Ironman Malaysia in 2019, with a course record on 8:18:59.

Javier will be on the start line at Pilot Bay this Saturday up against many of the country's top triathletes including current NZ Ironman champion Mike Phillips, and the in-form Jack Moody.

Also in the elite athlete mix for the event are Simon Cochrane, Matt Kerr and Ben Hamilton.

It is the first time that Javier Gomez has competed in the individual event at the Calley Homes Tauranga Half and says he is looking forward to Saturday. “I live in Tauranga half of the year, so it just makes sense when I live literally on the course," says Javier.

Despite it being a home course of sorts for Javier, he will have huge competition from former event winner Mike Phillip, and perennial place-getter Jack Moody.

Mike Phillips won Ironman New Zealand in 2023 after previously winning this title in 2019.

He last won the Calley Homes Tauranga Half in 2019 and is looking for another win to kick start his multi-sport year.

“It’s always great to start the year with the Calley Homes Tauranga Half event," says Mike.

"It is a good chance to test the fitness against some good competition in an iconic location.”

Jack Moody is no stranger to this event’s podium, finishing second in 2022, 2020 and 2019 and third in 2023 and 2021.

He had a stellar year in 2023 taking out Challenge Wanaka and Xterra Rotorua, and was on several international 70.3 and off road podiums in Europe.

He can’t wait for this weekend’s event.

"I am an Auckland-based long course triathlete and have been racing the Calley Homes Tauranga Half every year since 2018," says Jack. "Pretty

cool to be a part of the 35th Anniversary with some fond memories on this event.”

Simon Cochrane has been in the event’s top five for the past few years. He had an incredible 2023 earning the title of Ultraman World Champion.

He is also looking forward to competing this Saturday. "The Calley Homes Tauranga Half is always an epic event to kick off the summer of racing. Training is in full swing over the Xmas break and it’s the first chance to really test yourself against NZ’s best athletes.”

The Calley Homes Tauranga Half elite women’s field is the strongest ever assembled for the event.

It features Ironman World Champion Chelsea Sodaro from the US, 2023 Ironman NZ Champ Els Visser from the Netherlands, local multisport legend Hannah Berry and defending champion Rebecca Clarke.

In looking ahead to Saturday’s event, festival director Julia Tilley says “we are stoked to have incredibly strong fields for this year’s Calley Homes Tauranga Half, including leading internationals in Javier Gomez, Chelsea Sodaro and Els Visser".

"To have these icons of our sport up against NZ’s top multisport athletes will make for a special 35th Anniversary of the event.”

Also on the Fulton Hogan Mount Festival programme for Saturday is the Pilot Bay Ocean Swim event, the Aquabike event, and the Pressio Mount Festival Half Marathon which has 5km, 10km and half marathon options.

For more information on the Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport on January 20, 2024, go to: www.mountfestival.kiwi The event takes place in Pilot Bay, Mount Maunganui, and includes: Calley Homes Tauranga Half: 2km Swim, 90km Bike, 21km Run Pilot Bay Ocean Swim: 800m, 2km or 3.7km Aqua Bike: 2km Swim, 90km Bike Pressio Mount Festival Half Marathon Run/ Walk - 5km, 10km or 21km

The Fulton Hogan Mount Festival of Multisport is happening on Saturday, January 20, at Mount Maunganui. Photo: Supplied.

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Discover the thrill of windsurfing!

Tauranga Windsports Inc club co-founder Chantelle Laurent wants everyone to join her in her happy place.

For the long-time windsurfing enthusiast, that’s flying across the water in Tauranga Harbour.

“Kulim Park is such a safe place for beginners to try out the sport,” says Chantelle. “You can’t get blown out to sea and the water where we teach newbies is shallow enough to touch the bottom.”

TWI Club hosts an open day for the public each year to give more people a chance to try windsurfing

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and attract new members to the club. This Saturday, January 20, from 11am at Kulim Park, volunteers of TWI Club will be offering free lessons, free learner gear and a free sausage sizzle for anyone interested in having a go.

“It’s just such a great thing to do. I’m a much nicer person when I’ve been out on the water,” laughs Chantelle. “It was actually one of the reasons I moved to the Bay [of Plenty] 20 years ago. We have this amazing harbour right on our doorstep.”

In particular, Chantelle hopes the sport will appeal to mums and dads who could do with a stress-relieving hobby.

“Cadets can join our club for $80/year which gives them full access to all our learner and intermediate gear a s well as lessons or coaching when they want. A lot of people have tried stand up paddleboarding and then they try this, which has more speed and is way more fun.”

Those who have learned how to windsurf, often progress on to foiling and wing foiling.

“I’ve moved to foiling because I want to keep windsurfing into my 70s and 80s,” says Chantelle. “Foiling is easier on the body and you can go out in lighter winds.”

Chantelle says the club’s Open Day is a safe way to get introduced to the sport of windsurfing.

“We have a simulator to teach standing on the board, sailing, turning and stopping, and then we will get you out on a very floaty board with a super light Chantelle Laurent demonstrates how easy it is to use the windsurfing simulator. Photo: supplied. sail to have a go Tauranga Wind Sports’ Open on the water. We’ll Day where you can learn to sail have plenty of volunteers to for free begins 11am, Saturday, give tips out on the water too,” January 20 Kulim Park. Rash says Chantelle. shirt or wetsuit and sunscreen “Why not give windsurfing recommended. Debbie Griffiths a try?”

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One Love Festival promoter More than 50 artists will come Glenn Meikle said 2024 was the together on January 27-28 to perfect time for a refresh of this for two days of good vibes and much-loved event. quality performances by some of New Zealand musicians Sons of the biggest names in reggae music. One Love 2024 will be the biggest in Zion, Sammy J, Nesian Mystik, This year’s festival is the biggest in its 10 year history. Photo: One Love.

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Kia Seltos LX Plus - The champion of versatility Since its premiere in New Zealand in 2019, the Kia Seltos has been one of the most popular SUV models in the South Korean manufacturer's lineup.

With a very attractive starting price of $29,990 + ORC and a myriad of features to choose from, it is no surprise many Kiwis fall in love with this car.

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The demand for Seltos has always been strong, but with the removal of the Government Clean Car Scheme at the end of last year, it's now seeing a significant resurgence in sales. In 2024, the driveaway price is even more attractive for a car that packs such impressive value.

Seltos is positioned between the smaller Stonic and the larger Sportage in the lineup. It's spacious but not big, it'sPetrol high but still easy to get in and LXtoo2.0L out of. With 468 L of boot space, you can easily fit shopping bags or pack your camping gear for a trip out of town. Seltos is a champion in being universal - it suits most lifestyles, and many people like its look both inside and out.

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It comes in a stylish body with a choice of seven paint colours, including two-tone combinations with a black roof (this costs extra though).

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Wandering wheels: a Tauranga couple’s campervan haven Meet Mike and Kaye White – they are avid adventurers who’ve ditched conventional hotels in favour of a campervan that offers the ability to get off the beaten track for unforgettable experiences.

The Tauranga retirees often lock up their home in the Avenues, drop their cat at a cattery and head away in the

campervan they’ve had for five years.

The initial seed of interest was sown almost 40 years ago.

“Our only previous experience was with a hired camper in Europe in 1985,” says Mike. “The driving was a little stressful but we didn’t get into too much trouble. Over the years we’ve stayed in hotels but after Covid, travelling in the camper just felt like a natural thing to do.”

“Hotels just seem to be too far

away from the action or just too expensive,” says Kaye.

“Yes, half the facilities we don’t use anyway so it doesn’t make sense. A campervan this size, you have plenty of choices of where you drive it,” says Mike.

Their campervan is 6.6m and has a dual shower/toilet, a double bed, kitchen and dining table.

“It’s quite narrow so we are currently looking around for a bigger motorhome,” says Kaye.

“Anyone thinking about buying one should attend as many motorhome shows as possible.

“Do plenty of research and write a list about what’s important to you. Rent one for at least a week or two, to find out what you don’t like,” says Mike.

The longest trip the couple have done is down to Gisborne and up the East Coast. “It was about two years ago and we spent a few

weeks going around the coast and found Tokomaru Bay. “It’s just idyllic. The town is like a time warp. We loved it so much that we stayed an extra two nights. The campervan gives us that kind of flexibility.”

“With hotels, if you’re travelling around it means you’re Mike and Kaye White, ready for their forever packing and next adventure. Photo: Debbie Griffiths. unpacking,” says Kaye. they’ve been on. “People are very “So it just doesn’t suit us.”

“And you’re not tied to anyone’s friendly and very free with advice and information,” says Kaye. timetable for meals,” says Mike.

“There’s nothing quite like “On a travel day, when we find waking up somewhere like a nice beach, we can just pull over and have a cuppa or lunch.” National Park where we spent the night freedom camping,” says Mike and Kaye love the Mike. “Waking up and seeing camaraderie among the the mountain was lovely. It really campervan community and reminiscing about the trips was just stunning.”

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The small township of Oban at Stewart Island.

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Amidst the trip you will be charmed by the character and friendliness of Stewart Island’s township, Oban.

“It's a small community on the island of only 400 people. It’s a very personable place to go and you become one of the locals while you're there staying at the pub,” says Hinterland Tours’ Ian Holroyd.

“The nature experience on Stewart Island is a real knockout for people when they get to see the wildlife.”

Two days of the tour are enjoyed in Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula.

“The highlight there is having lunch at Larnach Castle,” says Ian, as its New Zealand’s only castle.

All-inclusive and with a small group size, only 14 spots are available so get booked in quick!

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The charm of a Kiwi bach...

One favourite Kiwi summer pastime is staying in baches.

But if you ask me, the number of actual baches in Aotearoa is dwindling as we dive deeper into a modern world where convenience and home appliances to do everything is everincreasingly popular.

A lot of people say they have a bach - but really, it is a holiday home. Yes, there’s a difference.

A bach doesn’t have a TV, a fridge that spits out ice chunks on demand or a tile-lined bathroom.

To me, a bach is something basic - it’s a place to enjoy the simpler things in life and the nature awaiting outside...

There’s no fancy gadgets, no spas, no in-ground swimming pools or home ventilation systems. Well that’s what I think.

Maybe it’s because I grew up going to a bach in the remote Far North.

As a kid, the bach had no power or solar, no indoor toilet, and cooking was done on the fire or by gas hob. I remember one night, as a littlie, mum leading me outside and into the dark with wind whipping, trees swaying, buildings murmuring and creaking and a full moon lighting the way so I could go to

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use the long drop!

Back then the bach had no doors on any rooms. Instead there were curtains - even for the shower door. Thankfully the bach did have running water - but to heat this water you had get the pot belly fire going. This required collecting driftwood for kindling and chopping wood.

Then you’d use the top to cook so not to waste gas.

Many fun childhood memories are framed around activities just to stay at the bach. Think wood chopping, washing clothes in the bath with a hand-operated ringer, smoking fish in the smokehouse and digging out a spring up the hill to get water running to the bach...

Smoking fish was a full-day exercise itself. First you’re up early to row the boat out to bring in the net, pluck out the fish then gut and salt the fish to ‘cure’ slightly while you light the fire.

It took time to get the fire going at the right temperature in the smokehouse - too hot and fish would fall flat into the fire and burn - then someone had to sit by the smokehouse for about three hours to keep the temperature constant by slightly opening and shutting the smokehouse

door and adding leaves to make ‘smoke’ that to get unique and irresistible flavour! Then you had to dampen the fire and roll all the fish in paper and ferry them out to all the whanau nearby before you got a bite of the hot, steaming morsel of warm, freshout-of-the-smokehouse fish!

Nearly every part of the bach was made up of second-hand items - the windows, taps, shower cubicle, and toilet when it was fitted inside by my teen years. The cups, bowls, plates, knives, forks etc an eclectic mix of colours, shapes, sizes and designs donated from visitors as they came and went. Same with the towels and bedding. It was about making do - and having fun doing it!

Staying there always evokes a strong sensation of being at peace, in a slower, more natural world without modern life’s complications. You miss the electric egg beater but have fun racing the kids beating eggs with the decades-old handheld one that catches every third and fourth third turn!

Somehow, the bach wraps its simple existence around you, and you lull into this relaxed mode you just can’t find at home.

We still go to the bach - now with our little ones - letting them carve their own childhood memories in such a special place.

And, yes the bach has had a freshen-up of sorts.

It has doors, solar power, instant hot water and fridges.

But it is still basic by most modern standards.

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Enjoy the freedom of working from home!

The past few years have shown many people the benefits of working from home; flexible working hours, more time with family, no public transport fares or petrol costs, and no traffic queues.

One career that allows you to earn a living in your own time at home is the job of medical transcriptionist. This involves transcribing patient notes that doctors and medical professionals dictate.

Medical transcriptionists need an in-depth know ledge of anatomy, physiology, diseases and pharmacology as well as fast and accurate typing skills. They can also work in a hospital, specialist

doctor’s setting or for a private transcription company.

Sue’s Computer Training delivers an online programme that will qualify people to become medical transcriptionists.

This NZQA-accredited level four programme is a medical language specialty that leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Medical Transcription and Editing.

It includes both New Zealand and United States content, so that graduates will be qualified to work in many countries.

“We have our own facilitators who will help students achieve the high standards required by the course material,” says owner Sue McDonald.

To find out more about this qualification, download the pre-enrolment pack from: www.computertraining.co.nz/ medical-transcription

Setting their sights for a bright future Last years’ head students at ACG Tauranga, Katelyn and Callum embraced every opportunity that the school had to offer, and the Katelyn Bedford and Callum Connell, chance to lead the school as head students was reflect on a fantastic final year and all the icing on the cake. that lies ahead.

“ACG Tauranga has given me the skills to work

With its internationally recognised Cambridge curriculum and global opportunities, from early learning to college, ACG Tauranga provides an impressive education from a leading school in the Bay of Plenty region.

ACG Tauranga, located in Pyes Pa, Tauranga, provides a holistic co-education from early learning to college.

well with people, which will be extremely helpful in the future,” says Callum, who will soon make his way to Canterbury University to complete a Bachelor of Product Design majoring in Industrial Product Engineering.

Studies in law and commerce are beckoning to Katelyn, who admits “feeling a little nervous – but so excited and prepared” for her new life at Victoria University.

“I know that coming from ACG Tauranga I’ve already learnt how I study and learn best.

“I have the self-discipline to get my university work done and the confidence to speak up.

“Especially going into the field of law, it’s so important to be able to hold a strong and professional conversation. I’ve been lucky enough to learn this through the many opportunities offered at ACG Tauranga.”

ACG Tauranga will open its doors on Saturday, February 24, inviting families to learn more about the Cambridge curriculum, meet its teachers and experience their modern facilities.

To register, visit: tauranga.acgedu.com

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Bumper season for beekeeping students Practical beekeeping students studying with the Bay of Plenty’s Pacific Coast Technical Institute are enjoying the best Bee Season in recent memory.

Pacific Coast Technical Institute director Mark Hellyer says the beekeeping industry is enjoying an awesome flowering season. This is being welcomed by those

in the industry after a few years of poor weather.

It's no surprise then that Apiculture Training is also enjoying renewed popularity.

Mark says that as a leading Apiculture trainer throughout NZ, their New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture programmes are highly focused on seasonal beekeeping tasks.

These programmes are completed in PCTI’s 150 hive training apiary

throughout the Bay. With industry experienced trainers and investment in multiple apiaries, student places are limited.

“We pride ourselves on real-life, real-time learning which you cannot get from a book,” says Mark.

“Part time students complement their learning with two practical days per month working round the PCTI training Apiary.

“Students are constantly

Graduates from PCTI’s NZ Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3).

making decisions on the care, wellbeing, and activity of our bees.

“Pest and Disease, Bee Technology, and hive management are important aspects that are constantly changing. There are always

Helping all students to achieve The team at King’s College understands the decision to invest in your child’s secondary school education is a significant and very personal one.

“I believe that King’s provides an educational setting that helps all our students to achieve,” says King’s College head of admissions Graeme Syms.

“Whether it’s in academics, socially, through sports, music, languages, or other areas of interest – there really is something for everyone.

“We aim to personalise our application and admissions process to your family so we can really get to know you and your child.

“While we have very strong connections with our old collegians and welcome their children and siblings of current students, we particularly enjoy welcoming new families to our supportive and loyal King’s community.”

Currently King’s College is enrolling both boarding and day students for 2025.

“We get to know applicants

new pests/threats, and we are serious about protecting our future here in NZ.” PCTI’s courses run from July 2024 and follow the beekeeping season through to April 2025. Places are limited and eligible for Fees

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and their families through one-on-one meetings, and we also hold Campus Tours which are carried out by our senior students,” says Graeme.

“We can assist you throughout any stage of the application and admissions process and welcome your phone calls or emails during this time.”

Graeme urges people to get in touch with him if they have any questions about boarding at

King’s College.

“I look forward to discussing how King’s College will assist your child in reaching their full potential.”

As our one of King’s College’s 2023 Year 13 boarding students said, “Boarding is about living and thriving in a community that becomes your second family, making lasting memories and friendships, and preparing for a bright future”.

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King’s is opportunity King’s College offers a unique learning experience, providing students with the finest all-round education, setting them up for success both at school and throughout life. It’s an environment where students thrive academically but also pursue excellence in sports, arts and culture.

King’s College Information Evening 6pm, Thursday 8 February, Tauranga.

We offer a nurturing boarding environment starting from Year 9 boys and Year 11 for girls, with a specialised programme for Year 9 boys to help transition them into boarding life. Boarding at King’s College gives students an unmatched experience of focused learning and friendship.

Please join our Headmaster Simon Lamb and Head of Admissions, Graeme Syms for an information evening to find out how King’s College could work for your family.

Trinity Wharf Tauranga Thursday 8 February, 6–7pm.

To RSVP email events@kingscollege.school.nz.

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Head to the night markets! Tremains’ new and friendly face Get ready to kick off your weekends with wholesome vibes and no cooking!

Join us every Friday night at Domain for a magical evening filled with food trucks, markets, live music, lawn games, and all round good vibes!

Running every Friday night from 5pm-9pm at the Ōmokoroa Domain, the whole family is invited for an evening of good vibes, good food, good music, market stalls and more.

Bring a picnic blanket and immerse yourself in all the good things the Ōmokoroa Night Markets has to offer.

Tremains Real Estate is proud to welcome the new branch manager of their Ōmokoroa and Katikati offices Glenys French.

Starting in the role in October, Glenys made the move from Christchurch with her partner Tony Edwards to get some of the Bay of Plenty sunshine and for the fishing scene.

“We've been in real estate in Christchurch for a long time and coming somewhere new, I will be bringing a fresh approach,” says Glenys.

With two decades of experience in the real estate world, Glenys has a diverse range of expertise.

“We've got experience in lifestyle, residential

and commercial - so it’s a good fit!”

She and Tony have settled into a Katikati lifestyle block with two young heifers and their huntaway dog, and are quickly getting to know the lay of the land.

Now Glenys is looking for some local talent to add to Ōmokoroa’s and Katikati’s close-knit teams.

“We’re a great team to join. It’s a small, family kind of environment, and very supportive. We would love to gain some experienced real estate agents familiar with Ōmokoroa and Katikati.”

As a hands-on manager, who’s always there to bounce ideas off, Glenys says: “I love watching people grow and develop in their roles. That's always been my focus and

Glenys French, the new branch manager of Tremains in Ōmokoroa and Katikati.

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I want them to shine.”

Get in touch with Glenys, and find out more about the Tremains Ōmokoroa and Katikati branch opportunities today. For more information, see the ad on this page.

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As they enter their fourth year of operation, The Old Library Ōmokoroa can look back on some exceptional exhibitions of art and crafts, both by professionals and amateurs, locals and from further afield.

Who could forget the whimsical surrealism of John D Wilson, the mind-boggling photography of super yachts from Jeff Brown or the cosplay and wearable art of their own Ōmokoroan Steve Brown.

As a not-for-profit community resource, they also host support groups such as Alzheimers Companions and Citizens Advice Bureau; MP Scott Simpson holds his local surgery here.

The wonderful Peggy Purl knitters

visit twice monthly. Ōmokoroa History Group and Public Art Ōmokoroa have regular displays, Ōmokoroa Menzshed - the list goes on.

“We offer a professional gallery space and a setting for social connection,” says Alison Badger.

“Somewhere to learn about the history and the future of our peninsula paradise. “Ōmokoroa is expanding and we want to share what makes this place unique with our residents and visitors - and there is so much to share. Come in and see us.”

They are next to the shops in McDonnell Street, and open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

For more information, email: theoldlibraryomokoroa@gmail.com or call Alison on: 021 294 9294.

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Walk, stroll and enjoy the Peninsula If you’re looking for more summer adventures to tick off, stunning coastal walks around the Ōmokoroa Peninsula might just be the ticket!

The Ōmokoroa to Tauranga walkway and cycleway stretches 19km and while you may not wish to walk the whole thing - being nearly a half marathon you can do smaller sections.

‘It’s a good option if you’ve got babies and toddlers in tow, as it’s mostly pram friendly,” says a Western Bay of Plenty Council spokesperson. “It’s also a

shared trail for walkers and cyclists, so be sure to share the trail with care.”

This scenic route has fantastic views of the Tauranga Harbour, around estuaries, through wetlands, and across bridges and boardwalks.

“Make sure you keep an eye out to spot local bird life, especially in the wetland areas. One superb section of the trail is from Hūhārua Park, at the end of Plummers Point Road in Te Puna, to Ōmokoroa and back.”

This much-loved park has recently received a Green Flag Award - one of just 26 parks in New Zealand.

“Tangata Whenua Pirirākau hapū of

Ngāti Ranginui iwi played a major role in the development of Hūhārua Park.”

Walk through the carved waharoa (entrance way) and across the bridge to reach the Ongārahu Pā - a peaceful spot and one of the most wellpreserved fortifications in Aotearoa.

There are also several walking tracks around the Ōmokoroa Peninsula.

The most popular is a 40-minute walk around the tip of the Peninsula that includes the Gerald Crapp Historic Reserve and has stunning views across Tauranga Harbour.

The wait is almost over

Enjoy the stunning panoramic views from the Lynley Park sites in Ōmokoroa. Photo: John Borren.

Premium Ōmokoroa sections nearly ready

The path to stunning harbour views, nestled in a prime Ōmokoroa location awaits you just around the corner.

After more than 20 years of tireless work and fine tuning, Durham Property Investments proudly announces that their final stage of nine premium lots in Lynley Park, Ōmokoroa are near completion.

“We're completing our civil engineering to service the sites, with some tidying up, and then the sections will be good to go,” says Lynley Park manager Phillip Palmer.

New Ōmokoroa schools underway

Construction preparations for new Ōmokoroa schools has begun and will open a world of opportunity in this corner of the Bay of Plenty.

The Western Bay of Plenty Council announced last year that two new schools were confirmed for construction in Ōmokoroa, with works kicking off early this year. Doors are scheduled to open to tamariki and rangatahi in 2025.

“Since our last update in October, demolition of the houses on site in preparation for the site’s redevelopment is now complete,” says the Minsitry of Education’s leader/hautū of infrastructure and digital, Scott Evans.

“We will be updating the establishment board trust on next steps shortly.” Ōmokoroa Primary School’s student roll will have a capacity of 550 students, meanwhile Ōmokoroa Secondary School’s student roll will have a capacity of 1200 students.

The school sites are based on the corner of Prole Road and Ōmokoroa Road, with further update of the school’s construction progress available in coming weeks.

The new Ōmokoroa school sites at the corner of Prole Road and Ōmokoroa Road. Photo: John Borren.

Explore the Ōmokoroa Peninsula while summer’s still here. Photo: Sunlive.

“There’s just so much geotechnical work that’s gone into these sites to ensure peace of mind, with reasonable size building platforms to create the best sections we can.

“They've got amazing views of the harbour and it singles them out as quite special.”

Phillip anticipates the sections will be ready to purchase early autumn.

“We appreciate people's patience, especially those who’ve expressed an interest and have been waiting a while for these sections to be available.”

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Assessing for the new year Skin protection from sun

Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go, they merely determine where you start. NIDO QUBEIN Stepping into this new year we find the usual questions coming up… “what are my resolutions for this year”, “what do I want to achieve next”, “how shall I go about doing the next thing”. Perhaps it’s more

important to consider that the only time available to each of us is this moment… it is the door to the next moments but this is the only one guaranteed, so consider thinking about how to keep your decisions simple and achievable in this moment. You may be living

from the belief that life is complicated… perhaps the resolution to consider this year is to simplify things so the decisions you make that affect your life on a daily basis become more achievable (one step/ moment at a time).

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Almost every day I hear clients talk of how much time they spent sunbathing when we they young. It was the fashion to be tanned back then and nearly all of us regret it now because such excessive exposure to UV rays had left its stamp on our skins in some way.

While we are all now aware of the damage the sun can do to our skin, there is another form of exposure that can also do damage and which we should be aware of oxidative stress.

The mechanism of oxidative stress begins with free radicals.

These molecules are produced either as byproducts of cell metabolism, or by exposure to harmful sources from our environment, like air pollution, cigarette smoke, pesticides and radiation.

Our body can deal with some free radicals. They are even handy in some processes. But oxidative stress is a result of such a number of free

radicals, that the body is not able to control them anymore.

This large number of free radicals, called oxidative stress, is leading to chronic inflammation, causing disorganisation and fragmentation of collagen fibres and deterioration of skin cell functioning.

Antioxidants are key. These molecules are amazing in stabilising free radicals by donating an electron, but not turning into free radicals by themselves afterwards. Or they will break down free radicals and make them harmless. This is why antioxidants, like vitamins and enzymes, are important in our daily food, but also in our skin home care.

In today’s environment we are exposed to free radicals everywhere, so be mindful with everyday sunshine, mobile radiation, exposure to chemicals at work, stress or bad habits. I personally recommend wearing a physical, wide spectrum sunscreen already containing antioxidants and protection from blue light.

Applications open for funding of rare disorder medicines

Te Pataka Whaioranga - Pharmac is calling for applications for medicines to treat rare disorders. These will be considered at the next meeting of the Rare Disorders Advisory Committee meeting on May 29, 2024.

“We’re encouraging funding applications from pharmaceutical suppliers, clinicians as well as consumers, as we understand people living with rare disorders face many challenges including access to suitable health care and effective medicines,” says Pharmac director advice and assessment/chief medical officer Dr David Hughes.

“We also want to hear from the rare disorders community about the medicines we’ll be considering for funding for the treatment of rare disorders. We’ll be sharing the agenda of the Rare Disorders Advisory Committee meeting in April 2024 so those in the rare disorder’s community can see which medicines we will be considering.

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“It’s really important to us to hear from people with lived experience of the disorders we’ll be discussing, and those people will be welcome to engage with us at any time throughout this funding assessment process,” says Dr Hughes.

The agenda for the Rare Disorders Advisory Committee May 2024 meeting will include the consideration of new funding applications and review of existing funded medicines for rare disorders, including medicines considered via our Named Patient Pharmaceutical Assessment process for individual patients.

Funding applications need to meet the principles of our Rare Disorders policy and will be assessed in line with Pharmac’s usual processes.

This call for applications closes at 5pm, Friday, March 8, 2024, and applications can be submitted through Pharmac’s application portal - PharmConnect. For more information, visit: pharmac.govt.nz/medicine-funding-and-supply

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Kenrick’s soothing sand art geometrics Kenrick Smith’s giant mandala artworks etched onto Bay of Plenty beaches are drawing the attention of national media, international stars, and are taking Instagram by storm.

but other people just love it - so I started holding workshops to teach what I have learnt.

“During the two-hour workshops I share my story, then spend a few minutes focusing on guided mindfulness. I use different breathing and grounding techniques to give your mind something else to think about. Everyone loves it, from fouryear-olds to heads of marketing for New Zealand’s largest companies. I then demonstrate how to create large circle mandalas, give everyone a rake and some bamboo and say: ‘Have a good time!’

“I walk around giving people tips and tricks, and we put the drone up to photograph everyone’s artworks at the end.”

Kenrick says sand art remains his own personal form of therapy. The 38-year-old, who has hyperactive ADHD, discovered the calming influence of drawing pictures in the sand during New Zealand’s 2020 lockdowns.

His business, Rake Healing, now offers workshops for the general public and corporate clients Relatively easy who are looking While they look to do something complex, mandalas are unique for their symmetrical shapes so staff to support are relatively easy to mental wellbeing. make. Each circle is “I used to be divided into segments a professional and people can create photographer and whatever patterns they when Covid hit I want using bamboo realised there were sticks and rakes. “It’s very Kenrick Smith with a humpback not going to be any repetitive and that’s really whale and calf sand art drawing more weddings. During good for your brain - it allows at Mount Maunganui. lockdown I had no job, no you to switch off and just be Photo: supplied. friends to hang out with, and mindful of that moment. The activity my mental health started declining. has boundaries so you can relax into it So I went to the beach.” you don’t have to stress about what you’re going to Kenrick picked up a piece of driftwood and draw.” Each artwork is washed away with the tides, absentmindedly drew a geometric circle, which his which Kenrick says serves as a powerful reminder young daughter, Ivy, was fascinated by. to always live in the moment. Workshops are held one hour either side of low tide.

‘How interesting’…

Kenrick’s artistic ability has seen him perfectly “She stayed inside that circle and played for ages recreate company logos in the sand, and he’s hosted and I thought ‘how interesting’. It also gave me some very large groups for his lessons. space to chill out at the beach and I realised I felt quite calm. It’s great to just stop and listen to the A healing practice birds and the waves and just be in nature.”

“It’s definitely a healing practice for me. So many Following a move to Pāpāmoa, Kenrick began of us go to the beach and sit there on our own creating more sand art. He’s since collaborated with phones. But if you go for a nice walk or listen to all Ed Sheeran to create sand art representing a track the sounds around you, it can be magic.” to promote the international release of his album Kenrick has a special affinity for working ‘Subtract’. Artists from around the world created alongside others with ADHD as he says they are beautiful sand art to represent different tracks from especially creative and can envisage things which the album. Kenrick was tasked to create a piece other people cannot see. representing the track ‘Sycamore’ on the beach at “People with hyperactive ADHD love moving Moturiki Island, Mount Maunganui. and fidgeting so this is a great outlet, and being in Rake Healing has also hosted workshops for nature has a calming effect too.” hundreds of participants keen to try something To book a sand art workshop with Kenrick, visit: new. “It was always my personal mediative practice www.rakehealing.com

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Amanda Palmer returns; and some gigs Amanda Palmer has a complicated history in New Zealand. Now she's back...

The American singer, songwriter, musician, and performance artist is playing Queenstown, Wellington and Auckland this month with a new album called 'New Zealand Survival Songs.'

She's been all over the media for the past three years yet whenever I mention her name it usually elicits a puzzled “who?”. She is someone who has played at the Lincoln Centre, who writes guest opinion pieces for the New York Times, gives TED talks and tours the world, yet apparently remains relatively obscure.

She used to have a duo called The

Dresden Dolls who described themselves as “Brechtian punk cabaret”. She played keys and ukulele and sang while Brian Viglione drummed.

On February 22, 2011, she was at Napier airport ready to fly to Christchurch for a solo show. Then a text came; it was the second earthquake. 185 people died and the venue she was due to play was gone.

Nearly a decade later her 2020 tour was just finishing when New Zealand went into Covid lockdown. She and her husband, renowned British author Neil Gaiman – they have since divorced – and their 4-yearold son stayed, first in Havelock North, then Waiheke, with a split and then reunion after Neil controversially broke lockdown rules and travelled to Scotland.

While here she wrote the songs that became her 'New Zealand Survival Songs'.

There are five of Amanda Palmer. them: three are over eight minutes and one, a live track, encompasses two short songs and some very entertaining storytelling. Julia Dean sings, as does Aura Torkington.

It is simply wonderful: funny, intimate,

ASTROLABE Fri 19th Astro Latina with Euphoria Latina 9pm Sat 20th Frank Booker, Cam Morris and Zeca 9pm CORNERSTONE BAR Sun 21st Karaoke 7pm JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) Sat 20th Self Righteous Brothers 2-5pm Sat 20th Shot Gun 7.3010.30pm Sun 21st Blaze 3-6pm Wed 24th Open Mic 7-10.30pm

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Before I go, let's glance towards Auckland Anniversary Weekend, when a bunch of stuff happens in the great outdoors. Lemme run you through a few options...

Saturday 27 there's a Twilight Concert at Kaitkati's Haiku Reserve, country rock from the Brendon Ham Band along with guest fiddler, the brilliant Marian Burns, currently a Kiwi ex-pat in Nashville, who has played everywhere from the Grand Ole Opry to the Eiffel Tower.

To sweeten the deal, local Sophie Gibson is playing support.

Same day in the other direction is Whakatane's Jazz In The Park concert, this year featuring Big Tasty (Auckland), Miho’s Jazz Orchestra (Auckland) and EBOPers Jazz Band.

It all happens in the Rose Gardens, always a splendid afternoon.

Meanwhile, Summer Thieves showcase their unique blend of indie rock, reggae and folk at the Waihi Beach Hotel in support of new album 'Cigarettes In Space' and, in town, it's the first day of that fantastic reggae celebration, the One Love Festival. That continues on Sunday 28 when Kokomo, Mike Garner and Robbie Laven also bring blues and more to the Te Puna Quarry Park amphitheatre. Happy anniversary! **************************************** Hear Winston's latest playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6VpCo9JxCVC 5bfG8bNVowd?si=5159280ab0434789 EASY

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Repair Café back for 2024 It may be a matter of weeks since Christmas, but the volunteers at Tauranga Repair Café are expecting to be busy fixing broken toys along with the usual household items very soon.

The monthly event aimed at reducing unnecessary rubbish in the landfill is launching for 2024 on the morning of January 2 - and will be open at Tinkd Makerspace.

Volunteer Ian Neal specialises in woodwork but says there are experts in most fields to assess and then attempt to fix items that locals bring along. He joined the repair team last year - which is part of a global movement to repair, recycle and minimise waste.

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Repair Cafe volunteer Ian Neal joined the repair team last year. Photo: Debbie Griffiths.

“I had two coffee machines that leaked,” says Ian. “When the first one broke, I decided to go out and buy another to replace it because it made such great coffee and that started leaking as well.

“I brought them to the café.

“A volunteer fixed the first, showed me what to do and I fixed the second one at home. So, my coffee makers are not in the landfill and I started coming along as a volunteer.”

Volunteer Matt Smith is a mechanical engineer.

“There’s definitely a feeling of satisfaction and often it’s a surprise because you don’t know what’s broken about it and you have a short amount of time to fix it. It feels good to diagnose the problem, get it fixed and then have the person able to take home their item now working again.”

Matt says education is also an important part of the café.

“Sometimes people just need to know about maintaining something.

“They need to know that this a part that’s going to wear out, so they may be able to go online and just buy a part and their appliance will keep going for years and years,” says Matt.

“A kid’s toy car, for example, might be need a simple fuse connection.

“If someone hadn’t known how to fix it, it would’ve been a huge chunk of plastic in the landfill. We try to prevent that from happening and give things a new life.”

NZ-wide movement

Co-founder of the national organisation Repair Cafe Aotearoa, Brigitte Sistig, is impressed with the success of Tauranga locals. “The Tauranga Repair Cafe is part of a New Zealand-wide movement that contributes to the reduction of waste, educates about product design and repairability, and builds community resilience,” says Brigitte.

“This is only possible through the dedication of our skilled volunteers who share their expertise and help their communities to extend the lifespan of their belongings.”

The Repair Café will be open 9.30-11.30am on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Tinkd Makerspace, 148 Durham St, Tauranga.

To book a repair, go to: tinkd.nz/repair-cafe-tauranga

Twilight concerts return to Katikati!

The Katikati Twilight Concerts are back for the 2024 summer season with a fabulous line-up that you won’t want to miss!

Grab a friend and a ticket and we will see you there!

On January 27, Brendon Ham and his band, along with Marian Burns, will put on a rockin’ good country show that will have your toes tapping. The opening act is the lovely Sophie Gibson, who is sure to wow with her beautiful voice and stage presence.

So come on down to the Haiku Reserve in Katikati with your friends, family, picnic hamper

and deck chairs to be thoroughly well entertained for only $25 per person while under-15s gain free entry when accompanied by a paying adult. You can purchase tickets from the Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati, by emailing: www.katikati.org.nz or with cash at the gate. If wet, the concerts will take place the following day.

For more information, visit: www.katikaticoncerts.co.nz The Weekend Sun has one double pass for the January 27 concert for one lucky reader who can tell us who the opening act will be.

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Bad recycling not unexpected...

With reference to a news article in the daily newspaper concerning bad recycling ending up in landfills, reported January 4, 2024.

Tauranga City Council partly should own up to the fact that they, in the beginning, changed the rubbish recycling procedure themselves by not allowing thousands of home owners to have a choice of a recycling procedure.

This, in turn, killed some businesses and upset many people who were having to struggle to pay

the extra on their rates. Many like myself have been recycling paper, cardboard, glass and cans many years and still do directly to the nearest TCC station.

My concern is TCC should have thought of some way to encourage recycling instead of simply ordering a compulsory change without a referendum.

Perhaps TCC could send someone over to Australia to see where recycling is automated? This has people actually being paid at their

Dogs on buses a good idea, but they’d need to be muzzled...

Re: ‘Trial would be needed’, Letters page, The Weekend Sun January 12, 2024 edition.

As a lifelong dog lover and, over time, owner and trainer of my own 14 German Shepherds (not all at once) I agree with the comment by Marg de Villers that a trial would be needed before pets are allowed on public transport. I also agree that it could be a good idea that dogs may have to be muzzled. My opinion though is probably not what your correspondent had in mind.

I would muzzle my dogs for their own protection, so they were

in no danger of responding to unwelcome attentions of a child whose parent or guardian failed to control their behaviour.

My other comment would be that even if a dog looks intimidating (subjective opinion) some little fluffy characters have very sharp teeth and can move like lightening if their authority appears to be threatened.

This could well be a divisive issue but could at least take the spotlight away from the Commissioners’ profligate spending.

Jackie Stewart, Pāpāmoa Beach.

local recycling centre for bringing in their recyclable rubbish.

James Newman, Mount Maunganui.

a recent story by Fair Go. To reduce the number of non-recyclables ending up in our kerbside recycling bins, the Ministry for the Environment is ensuring all councils will only accept the same Council sustainability and waste manager items for recycling nationwide (which will be in Dan Smith responds: line with what we already collect for recycling Our kerbside collection services were introduced here in Tauranga). This will reduce confusion with the aim of halving the amount of household about what can be recycled, as well as the number waste sent to landfill by 2028. The new service of non-recyclables that end up in kerbside makes reducing waste recycling bins across easier, more accessible, New Zealand. and more affordable We can help here in for our residents Tauranga by ensuring and is aligned with we remove any lids and the government’s remaining food or drink goal of reducing from our recyclables, kerbside waste. plus put any soft All clean recyclables plastics (like bread bags, put into our kerbside chip packets, biscuit recycling bins are wrappers – any plastics recycled (i.e: clean you can scrunch up in plastic food or drink your hands) into our containers with a kerbside rubbish bins as A new crate at Te Maunga Transfer Station for number 1, 2 or 5 on they cannot be recycled recycling food and beverage cartons commonly them, cardboard and used for yoghurt or alternatives to dairy milk (e.g. through our kerbside paper and food and service. Or alternatively, Tetrapaks). Photo: TCC/supplied. drink cans). Currently, take any soft plastics this is close to 80 per cent of everything that’s to a collection point at participating going into our kerbside recycling bins here in supermarkets and The Warehouse stores across Tauranga. However, just over 20 per cent of the Tauranga for recycling. contents of our kerbside recycling bins are dirty We can also ensure any food and beverage recyclables, or non-recyclables (like nappies, cartons (e.g., Tetrapaks) commonly used for tissues, soft plastics etc) mistakenly put into our yoghurt or alternatives to dairy milk are put into kerbside recycling bins (instead of kerbside our kerbside rubbish bins. Or, they can be cut rubbish bins). These can’t be recycled and end up open and made flat, rinsed clean and taken to Te in landfill instead.

Maunga Transfer Station to be recycled through It’s similar around New Zealand according to our new recycling service available there.

Politics that don’t help anyone...

I know people like to turn a blind eye to politics. Hoping that if it is overlooked, it will naturally go away over time. This has some merit. However, now we have increased overseas pressure to ‘modernise’ gender norms and even reject ‘Mum and Dad’ families as a basic building block for society, or to engage in ‘positive’ racism. Importing gender and ethnic politics is like how hip hop, or rap is not culturally from NZ, but appeals to NZ youth through: developing identity, home, sense of justice; and defending their place in the world.

I have been speaking with various Maori I

happen to meet. Really, all Maori are quite willing to present their views, and argue amicably for them, provided respect is shown.

Most times, their views, and complaints about politics are similar to my own.

Maori, just like you and I, have concerns that can’t be addressed by copy and pasting three waters, or natural and built environmentstyle legislation from overseas. These politicians saying ‘we know best’, and then slapping a bumper sticker on it saying ‘Maori representation’, don’t help anyone.

Andrew Clow, Te Puna.

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Too late to change?

Perhaps you feel it wouldn’t be right becoming a Christian late in life.

Perhaps your sense of honour causes you to feel it wrong to seek God’s gift of eternal life through Christ at the eleventh hour.

However, may the story of the thief on the cross override any ‘honour’ hindering you from enjoying your blessed eternal destiny.

The thief was cursing Christ on the cross next to him, but something changed in him.

The blasphemy of another criminal, who was also cursing Christ, caused him to cry out “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?”

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Then, at death’s door, he stretched out his hand of faith remarkably inviting a dying man on a cross to be His Saviour.

Wonderfully, it was not too late for him to change and to be accepted into God’s eternal kingdom. Christ that day assured him they would be in Paradise together.

If it was not too late for a dying thief on a cross, it’s not too late for you either! Christ paid a terrible price for our sins. It would be far more dishonourable to reject a last minute reprieve than to be an eleventh hour disciple of Christ, since Christ’s loving sacrifice for you would have been in vain.

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