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The expressions on their faces say it all.

Tauranga kids Estelle Davis, 8, and Arlo Tumai, 4, just love playing softball at their Western Bay of Plenty Softball Club.

And while the youngsters’ softball season is in full swing, WBOPSC president Paul

Goodall says if you’ve ever wanted to give softball a go, there’s still time!

Both junior and senior teams will welcome new members and Social Slowpitch Softball began early this month! Best of all, there are no player fees for 2024. “New players can

come and give softball a go!”

According to Softball NZ, softball in Aoteraoa dates back to 1935 when the game was first played as a recreation by visiting American sailors. “The man really responsible for introducing the game in NZ

was Mr W. H. Wilson, of the Ford Motor Company, who’d played the game in the United States before coming here.”

So why not give it a go yourself?

Find out more on page 16.

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‘Soft as a pensioner’s poo…’

He’s selfless – thinks less of himself, more for others. A good shepherd of the people, an altruist.

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What a guy! His greatest joy comes from serving, making a difference – saving people from, of all things, digestive discomfort, indigestion, heartburn, reflux, burping, excess gas, all caused by high fat and spices.

He’s Tauranga’s ‘sosig roll’ crusader – or ‘rat coffins’ as he calls them, evil little parcels of perhaps 400 calories and 20 grams of saturated fats. A ‘gateway food to obesity’ are sausage rolls, guaranteed to pack on pounds and induce heart attacks, if consumed excessively.

But our crusader doesn’t moralise on nutrition.

He just gets about sorting great ‘sosig rolls’ from the god-awful, the quality from the crap, the flavourful from the foul, the pleasant from the unpalatable.

“The risk of food poisoning is a dangerous factor,” says the rat coffin crusader. “But it’s a risk I shall gladly take for my followers.”

What a champion. He is why they invented OBEs. The truck driver goes bakeryto-bakery, day-after-day – rating the ‘sosig’ rolls, saving us time, money and bad ‘sosig roll’ experiences.

He is doing God’s work.

And I’m a believer because I haven’t had an unpleasant gastrointestinal experience or needed a Quick-Eze since we connected.

Then he posts his ‘sosig roll’ critiques on Reddit.

Try this #ratcoffinreview for size, consistency and flavour. “…in Pāpāmoa East today. Sausage roll as soft as a pensioner’s poo. Real home-made type meat.

“Crummy little f**ker.” Is that an invitation to eat or avoid? But I do know soft and warm ain’t good.”

Normally there’s an image of the ‘rat coffin’, and the bakery which produced it.

“Hope you get a laugh and some enjoyment.”

He didn’t expect to get so much interest.

“I’ve dropped myself in it now.”

A few duds

While sorting the ‘yum’ from the ‘yuk’ he

reckons he’s being punished with a few duds.

Overall, he says, Kiwi ‘sosig rolls’ are pretty ordinary.

“In Taupō CBD today – We find a rat trap (bakery/café). No tail included.

“Plenty of herbs and unyon inside this roadkill.”

A rapturous review and 8/10.

Store that away – that’s a ‘stop and try’ rattery.

We’ve been brought up to believe train smash and ‘sosig rolls ‘are inextricable, like Putin and perniciousness.

As one poster remarked: “...tomato sauce is an ideal antidote for any ‘sosig roll’ shortcomings”.

But no! Absolutely not says our ‘sosig roll’ fusspot. “Pure ratty only.

“Covering in Wattie’s tucker f**ker would hide the true rodent flavour.”

As we talk, the Crusader is scuttling rat-fashion around the Waikato. There’s never good news from over there. “Today’s rodent at Te Poi was all puff and no pants. Reminded me of when we were poor and had to eat newspaper for dinner. The meat was very similar to the small rat coffins served up at a kids’ party.” 5/10.

Average. Did you know rats poop on the move, and especially if they’ve been eating ‘sosig rolls’ made in Waikato?

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We now scurry, like a rat on the run, across to Edgecumbe.

“Like the town this rat was born in, not a lot going for this rat coffin – on the pastry part at least. Meat-wise it was a decent taste ‘n’ chunky with onion like a good rat deserves.” 7.5/10.

A local has a seismic explanation for a less than seismic score.

“Edgecumbe would have better rat coffins if it wasn’t for the ‘87 earthquakes.” That figures.

We’re a bi-pastry culture in New Zealand – pies and sausage rolls. Apparently one-quarter of all New Zealanders eat a ‘sosig’ roll and meat pie at least once a week. We look as though we do.

And we’re sensitive about them. Insult the local bakery’s ‘sosig rolls’ and you insult me.

Case in point: “The rat coffin I found in Welcome Bay today was far from welcoming.

“Like an old person’s skin – dry and flaky. Ratty was still alive, far from cooked.” 2.5/10. Ouch!

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Back comes this salvo from one defensive local follower: “I hit that bakery as it opens, and they’re worth at least an 8/10 due to the way the ratty pastry crumbles and melts in your mouth and flavourful meaty goodness. Buy fresh-baked and reconsider your rating when your cranky ass hasn’t been driving all morning.” Ouch again!

It appears too many rat coffin reviews, like rat coffins themselves, are bad for you.

Pureshark posts: “…having nightmares about being rolled up in pastry and only getting 3/10.

“My life is important enough for 7/10.”

And from #pleaselove: “I hope you eat some fruit and vege to keep your gut biome healthy.

“Too many rats can’t be good.”

Do you really contemplate your intestinal tract when hooking into a ratty?

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Preparing the city’s contenders TCC chief executive Marty Grenfell says the Candidate Information Evening is to provide opportunity for prospective candidates to understand what they can expect as mayor or a councillor.

Tauranga City Council is hosting an information evening on Monday, February 19, to help prepare those interested in standing as elected members in the city’s first Local Body Elections since 2019.

With the Commission coming to an end this July, the city is set to elect a mayor, eight councillors for the city's eight general wards – and, for the first time, a Māori councillor for the new Te Awanui Māori ward.

The new council’s term will run from July 2024 to October 2028, making this extended term a unique opportunity for the incoming council to contribute to the city’s future.

TCC chief executive Marty Grenfell says the purpose of the Candidate Information Evening is to provide an opportunity for prospective candidates to understand what they can expect as mayor or a councillor. “While standing for public office is a big decision to make, it comes with many rewarding opportunities,” says Marty.

Monday night’s agenda will include helpful insights from Marty, the Commissioners, a governance expert, our Electoral Officer, past and present councillors from other councils,

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tangata whenua, community groups and some of council’s key partners. The evening will also offer information on nomination and campaign aspects of the election, and what to expect if elected.

Tauranga’s Local Body Elections is on Saturday, July 20, and those interested in Tauranga’s future are encouraged to put their names forward when nominations open on Friday, April 26.

Marty says Tauranga is home to people from diverse backgrounds with rich experience, making it a fantastic place to live, which he expects will deliver a strong and capable group of elected representatives.

Marty says this is an important step for Tauranga.

“Residents are acutely aware of the challenges that result from our housing under-supply and our ongoing traffic congestion issues.

“We’re asking people to start thinking about whether they might like to stand as a candidate, or if they have someone in mind who would do a great job of representing our community, to make sure they’re nominated.”

To register attendance for the Candidate Information Evening, or for more information about this year’s elections, visit council’s Election webpage at: www.tauranga.govt.nz/council/aboutyour-council/elections-2024

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Gumboots, alpacas and cowboys!

Safer Driving. For Life.

Life member Danny Gill, pictured with one of his roosters, is a driving force behind the 140th Tauranga A&P Show at the Greerton racecourse tomorrow.

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Danny Gill knows what has pulling power at an A&P show. And he can pick a winner.

“Racing sheep and chooks. People love chickens, especially baby chickens,” says the Oropi farmer and life member of Tauranga Agriculture and Pastoral Association, which hold its 140th annual show at the racecourse this Saturday, February 17. Danny’s been associated with at least 30 of the shows. “Funny what interests townies,” says the rural man, who last year won the competition for most impressive rooster. “It was the smallest, ugliest chook,” says Tauranga A&P vice-president Alison Stubbington. “But it was different.”

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Danny won’t mind as long as the A&P Association builds on the 1000 attendees last year.

Three-thousand would be lovely. “But we’re not here to make money,” says Danny.

“We just need to cover costs.” And build bridges between town and country and have a wonderful, entertaining and informative day.

Racing sheep always pulls the punters.

People love a race, love having a favourite and love yelling them on.

One lucky sheep is going to be turned into a sweater on show day. Shorn, spun and knitted in just one day. Townies who think sweaters come from the mall will find this interesting.

And are sheep being upstaged by alpacas at the show? “Alpacas certainly have the cute factor,” says Alison. “They’re easy on the land, they follow you around and there’s no fly strike or foot rot.”

Nothing’s easy

That appeals to us slickers with limited knowledge or understanding. Alpacas will have their own show ring next year. They’re moving in, and upwards, quickly. They also have that wonderful warmer than merino fleece, the most eco-friendly natural fibre, softer than cashmere.

“Nothing’s easy organising an A&P show,” says Karen Mitchell. “We booked a travelling farmyard for the kids last March and they cancelled two days ago. A huge blow.” But then the Tauranga show jumpers confirm. “They’re inviting entries online and are even going to put up their own jumps.” Tremendous news for the team.

And the cowboys are coming to town – real lassoing, barrel-riding cowboys.

A team of Clydesdales from Tirau will also have pulling power – with fans and huge loads. Up to 19 hands or 190cm tall, weighing nearly a tonne, incredibly muscular and strong with flowing mane and feathered feet. At the other end of the scale are miniature cattle – just 40cm high.

The lifestylers are an important aspect of the show – city people who buy a hectare or two, embrace a rural lifestyle and come along to look, listen and learn. “Amazing what city people don’t know about country living,” says Alison. “Right from setting a rat trap, to dealing with rabbits digging up your garden and roosters crowing at 3am.” And if all that’s rural overload you can lie on the grass, and take in ‘Peaceful Easy feelings’ with an Eagles tribute band.

All for a gold coin donation at the 140th Tauranga A&P Show tomorrow, February 17, from 8am-5pm at Tauranga Racecourse.

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BOP enters Restricted Fire Season

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The Bay of Plenty yesterday moved to a Restricted Fire Season until further notice – due to little rainfall in the region significantly drying out vegetation and grass, thus increasing the fire risk.

A restricted season means no openair fires can be legally lit unless a fire permit has been applied for and approved by Fire and Emergency New Zealand. The Restricted Fire Season covers Tokoroa, Rotorua, Central Lakes, North Central and South Plateau, Urewera, Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki, Tauranga and Kawerau, plus Tongariro and Taupō. District

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manager Jeff Maunder, who declared the change on February 15, says with little rain forecast for the next few weeks, vegetation and grass will continue to dry out and further increasing the fire danger.

“This means vegetation fires will start more easily, spread more rapidly and be more difficult to control.”

Jeff says FENZ’s primary focus is on protecting people and property “and a restricted fire season enables outdoor fires to be managed more closely through the permit system” Anyone considering lighting a fire, should visit: www.checkitsalright.nz

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Tastebuds are being tempted with the release of this year’s Flavours of Plenty Festival programme.

The 11-day festival will feature almost 50 events to showcase and connect the region’s best kai, beverages, chefs, growers and creators. Details were unveiled last night at recently-renovated St Amand.

Guests heard about the “culinary collisions” that will start on April 4, across the region, from Waihī Beach to Ōhope. One festival event will unfold at the same site as the launch, when five chefs from different restaurants and backgrounds come together to prepare a five-course dinner. “Real magic can happen when you encourage clever people to go a little wild with food,” says festival director Rae Baker.

“We have some really fascinating foodie collaborations and collisions happening this year – like the cake specialist who’s teaming up with a beer brewer, and the Italian restaurant in Paengaroa that’s working with truffle growers.

“There’s a pizza place that’s giving their chef free rein to create a traditional Filipino feast, kind of like

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Dr Lorna Ford, Dr Daniel Catmull, Dr Irina Bardsley, Dr Luke Bradford and Dr Diana Ford.

Tauranga practice leading the charge A centre of excellence in primary healthcare is opening its books to new patients in the city this year – a result of many years’ work to provide leading care to accommodate Tauranga’s burgeoning population.

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Fifth Avenue Family Practice has geared up to become the Western Bay’s leading light in recent years. Today the practice has more than 17 doctors – many experts in sub-specialty fields – and sets the new national gold standard model of care known as Health Care Home, covering all wellbeing needs of patients from health coaching to diabetes management. Practice GP partner Dr Luke Bradford – also medical director of the NZ

College of GPs – explains the practice’s focus is on a holistic, whole-person approach to health that’s preventative and empowers individuals to take charge of their own health through knowledge and support. “This comes from getting to know patients over the long term and having a multidisciplinary team and comprehensive range of services from counselling through health coaching to diabetes management,” says Luke. “Gone are the days of going to the GP only when you’re sick. We now look much more holistically at our patients’ needs and support their entire wellbeing journey.”

Moves to become a centre of excellence in primary healthcare for Tauranga started before Covid, but when borders shut staff couldn’t be recruited. Since then, plans are back on track.

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“These clinics and speciality areas within our team mean we can offer a really great experience to our patients that’s targeted to their needs,” says Luke.

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Dr Lorna Ford, Dr Irina Bardsley and Dr Daniel Catmull. Photos: John Borren.

Recently recruiting three doctors will provide for future growth and the influx of new residents to town. It’s estimated up to 20 per cent of the population can’t or haven’t been able to find a doctor, says Luke.

“We see there’s a real need to be forward-looking, to have the foresight and commitment to build in capacity and grow ahead of the population curve, so we can serve the city with superb care across all primary healthcare disciplines. Now we’re able to open our books to new patients, we’re part of the solution. It’s the result of a lot of hard work and enthusiasm from our team to be the best we can be.

“And this is just the beginning.”

Continuity of care

Luke says when you maintain continuity of care with the same GP over time, there’s good evidence mortality, hospitalisation and after-hours care are all reduced. But practices need to have systems and models of care in place to make it convenient and easy to access advice and wellbeing services to improve overall outcomes over time, says Luke.

“We all know when you need a doctor, you need a doctor. Our model of care ensures we can see patients on the same day and we can be nimble to

Fifth Avenue Family Practice is open six days; Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm, and has an acute clinic Saturdays 8.30am to 11.30am.

There’s always two clinics running for respiratory and infectious symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, runny noses and sore throats; and another for acute conditions

accommodate the busy lives of all our patients.”

This is partly due to being fully digitalised, where patients can book appointments, request prescriptions, see notes, and message their doctor through a portal. This means care can be flexible – both in person and virtually once the doctor knows the patient and vice versa.

needing short-term treatment for a severe injury, illness, urgent medical conditions, or for those recovering from surgery. Phone triaging systems and the portal system mean patients can easily access the care they need and be rest assured knowing if they need to see a doctor, they’ll usually be seen the day they make contact.

“We can also better protect our vulnerable population by streaming patients, understanding early on what’s needed, how the patient wants to connect – whether that’s phone, message, or in-person – and keeping infectious disease clinics separate.

“All of these measures also reduce waiting times and create convenience for our patients,” says Luke.

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Multi-disciplinary offering

Luke says it’s also due to a full specialist, multidisciplinary service offering. Specialised services include skin checks and skin cancer management and surgery, appearance medicine, travel medicine, ACC and skeletal claims, an MRI requesting service, long-term health conditions teams who can walk alongside patients to manage chronic concerns, and health coaches who can empower and support patients to achieve wellness goals such as weight loss and smoking cessation.

“We have a fully qualified and experienced counsellor in-house too, as well as nurse practitioners and clinical pharmacists who work with patients on medicine alignment.”

A new service to Fifth Avenue Family Practice is via Luke’s wife Dr Diana Ford, a GP specialist with extended scope within women’s health. She’ll offer

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Donate unwanted gear Sport BOP communications team leader Mathew Nash and community sport advisor Rochelle Seagar with the donated sports gear from Tuesday. Photo: Brydie Thompson.

Boots, balls, rackets and more were donated at the start of the week in a mass effort of drumming up sports equipment for the community to get out there and play!

Teaming up with Replay NZ – a charity that connects people with donated new and used sports gear – Sport BOP rallied staff Monday and Tuesday to round up any of their unused equipment still in good nick. “They’re a very active bunch I expect there might be a very wide array of gear,” says Replay NZ’s Denise McLean.

During the last few weeks Sports BOP alongside Bay Venues Limited and Whakatane District Council, have helped Replay NZ place sports donation bins across the Bay of Plenty.

Locations include Whakatāne Aquatic & Leisure Centre, and Tauranga’s Mercury Baypark Arena, Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, and the Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre.

This week Sports BOP got the ball rolling with

donations – literally. Sports BOP communications team leader Mathew Nash says “a little bit of everything” is needed.

“Footwear, balls, bats, anything that’s not beyond its use. From there we and Replay can make sure that it finds its way into either a club, organisation, school, anywhere really, where people are demonstrating a need for the equipment.”

Mathew says the cost of living is a main barrier that restricts people’s access to sport. “When it comes to team sports there are fees involved and equipment that needs to be bought that you grow out of very quickly if you’re a certain age.

“Replay NZ also helps us reduce our carbon footprint,” says Mathew. “A lot of the gear and equipment we are delivering to communities wouldn’t necessarily be reusable and would find its way to landfill unless you find it a new home.”

So – share the love! Drop your unused sports gear at the nearest Replay NZ bin.

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Celebrating the life of Ray Morrow Charismatic and loved by everybody lucky enough to meet him, with a big heart, personality, and a smile that lit up your day.

This is how Ray Morrow’s family and friends are remembering the Tauranga man and stockcar racing record-holder who passed away peacefully at home last week, aged 87, with wife Jan by his side.

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming: ‘Wow! What a ride!’”

– was written on his funeral sheet on Tuesday.

The late Ray Morrow.

Left and above: The late Ray Morrow with his 29M stockcar that won the National Championships in Stratford in 1975.

put in a Pontiac straight 6 motor and hit the track. That motor went for a long time at Forest Lake with Ray becoming a well-known driver at Baypark for years.

Taking a rest from stockcar racing in 1970, he traded the stockcar for a V8 Hartley ski boat.

While watching stockcars at Paradise Valley one evening, he spotted a car go round the corner and up the straight leading the race, and thought “that’ll do me”. He then negotiated the Hartley boat for the car, 29M, which took him on to win the National Championships in Stratford in 1975.

The second eldest of nine, Ray and his family have been a loved part of the Tauranga community for more than 65 years.

Born in Te Aroha on January 22, 1937, Ray grew up on a South Waikato dairy farm, with the family shifting to a large house on Cameron Rd when Ray was 15.

Growing old disgracefully The person that sold this house After selling Tauranga Auto to Ray’s father played the bagpipes, Wreckers, Ray purchased the 15th hence Ray ended up learning and Ave lunch bar and car sales yard, playing the instrument. His first and went back to wheeling and job, age 16, was at Bay Motors dealing in cars. Developing property on Spring St. After meeting his in Robins Rd, becoming involved The late Ray Morrow was first wife Patricia Barclay in 1959, with the Lions Club in Tauranga, a bagpipe player. the couple married in 1962 at the joining Dick Brady at Para Motors Holy Trinity Church, with Ray wearing his kilt. and then moving to Levers Rd where his love of The profits of a car sale helped with purchasing motorbikes and motorhomes grew – it all led on to a Churchill Rd section where their first home – a “growing old disgracefully”.

Beazley – was built. Along came three daughters Travel, cruise ships, joining the Ulysses Kaz, Sue and Wendy.

Motorcycle Club, touring the US, Canada and Australia, backpacking through Europe, and trips Wheeling and dealing cars away with family and friends – there was also It’s no surprise to anyone that this was the home life on a kiwifruit orchard, with chooks, a beginning of his love for wheeling and dealing chainsaw, gumboots and grandchildren. in cars. Buying, selling and doing up cars was his Ray and his well-established Tauranga family thing, says his daughter Sue Milne. have seen the city grow with the population Ray went on to work at Chassis & Steering on increasing from around 14,000 in the early-1950s Cameron Rd, before starting his own business to more than 130,000 today.

Tauranga Auto Wreckers in Glasgow St in 1968, In his element, in gumboots, on a bulldozer or with his trademark turquoise colour. with a chainsaw, transforming his piece of paradise Now with his own workshop, his love for whether it was Robins Rd or Courtney Rd, Ray stockcars grew, and he proudly built his first car. will be remembered with great fondness and love Buying an old Morris Minor body way up the for his humour, laugh and joy of life. back of Oropi, he towed it back to Glasgow St,

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Suzuki Jimny has more than 50 years of history, and it culminates in the new Jimny 5-Door – the long-awaited big brother of the beloved three-door model.

The original Jimny was released in 1970 and was an immediate success, putting Suzuki firmly on the global map.

Fifty-four years and four generations later, this funky SUV is still a massive hit with customers around the world.

Now the Jimny is ready for a new challenge – becoming a popular family car.

To do so, for the very first time in more than half a century, a 5-Door model has been introduced.

Size matters

Even though Suzuki Jimny three-door is a strong seller – actually, the second best-selling Suzuki model in January 2024 behind only Swift in NZ – it doesn’t meet the requirements of everyone.

For those wanting easier access to the rear seats plus greater luggage capacity, the Jimny 5-Door has been developed.

Being 340mm longer, the 5-Door model offers 211L of boot space that can be increased to 332L with seats folded.

Rear seats are nice and comfortable, with knee and head room being reasonable for this size car. These updates in the wheelbase make the new Jimny not only more practical, but it also now looks more balanced and drives better as well.

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Off-road vs City

Popularity for the Jimny stems from it combining an SUV body style with a unique retro look and an extremely capable, highly regarded four wheel drive system.

We can easily imagine taking our friends and family off the beaten path in this car.

Thanks to its longer wheelbase, the 5-Door

The 5-Door Suzuki Jimny is set to be a popular family car.

like the S-Cross hybrid. We’re talking about the new nineinch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, reversing camera, rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, weaving alert and electric folding mirrors.

An additional feature of the The Suzuki Jimny model is 340mm longer. auto models is the adaptive cruise control. The updated model feels more stable and predictable cabin looks modern but still has this than the three-door Jimny. nostalgic vibe so many people like about the Improved rubber body mounts offer more Jimny. comfortable and quieter ride. So now it’s not just a vehicle for adventure-lovers, the Customisation Jimny is looking to conquer city driving As with most Suzuki cars, you have lots as well. of customisation options available for the Jimny. Two-tone paint colour combinations Latest technology offer a unique look for an extra cost of To help with this ambition, the new $510. The list of accessories is almost 5-Door model is equipped with the newest endless and allows you to personalise your technology available on flagship SUVs Jimny according to your taste.

The price for the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door starts from $40,990+ORC. First shipments to New Zealand have virtually sold out, although Suzuki has advised that more are soon to arrive. For more information, or a test-drive of the new Jimny 5-Door, call Tauranga Motor Company on: 07 578 1378. You can also visit their showroom at 100 Hewletts Rd, Mount Maunganui.

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Village open day this weekend

Matua Village, where residents enjoy living life independently for longer.

Matua Village is opening its doors to the public with three upcoming events to give people a taste of life in this one-of-a-kind senior living facility.

General manager Tristan Rodgers says Matua Village is hosting open homes this Saturday, February 17 and on Saturday, March 2 – both from 10am to 12 noon.

“Moving into a retirement village is a big step so we encourage people to come and see what we have to offer, whether it is for themselves, a family member or a friend.”

The final event is the Matua Village Summer Gala which is on Saturday, March 16,

from 10am-2pm. and green space within well“The gala will have resident maintained landscaped gardens. run stalls – who have made This makes it feel less arts and crafts to sell like a retirement – alongside local village and stallholders offering more like a food and locallyvillage in the made wares, plus countryside”. face painting for “Our job is to help the kids.

“It’s going to residents be a fun day for enjoy living life the whole family, independently come and explore for longer. It is Matua Village our fabulous gardens independent living general manager with just the right and grounds, meet our residents – who better to Tristan Rodgers. amount of support tell you what village life is – and with a rest really like!” home onsite our residents have Tristan says Matua Village is the peace of mind that there unique: “Set on 10 acres with is not far to go later on if all the units being single-level needed. Come along and see and spread out offering privacy for yourself!”

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Safer walking for a loved one with dementia It’s important to support those with dementia to continue to do things they love – such as walking.

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same route each time they walk as this will help the route become familiar, and will also give you an initial area to look for them if they get lost. Know how long their normal route takes to walk. Encourage them to wear a bracelet or necklace that’s been engraved with their name and your contact details, and outlines they have memory problems.

Arrange discreet awareness with neighbours. Prepare for the contingency of someone

becoming lost by having recent photographs of them available to give to Police or search and rescue teams. Note down what the person is wearing when they go out. List where the person usually walks, plus other places they may go. For example, old addresses, old workplaces etc.

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Triple digits for Thelma She’s 100 years old today, but if that wasn’t impressive enough Thelma de Mey thinks she’ll give 200 a go too! Why not?

They had four children – Annette, Janice, Geoff and late eldest son Ian. Since then Thelma has also gained 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Thelma says her youngest son, who lives locally, often brings her treats to Accadia rest home, like make-up and chocolates. Yet, she doesn’t have too many sweet treats these days. “I’ve cut sugar down but sometimes...I like a little sugar urge.”

Born February 16, 1924, in Tolaga Bay, Thelma is celebrating her triple-digit birthday with a smile and a yarn. And at her age, she definitely has a story or two. “I’ve been around you see,” says the centenarian.

It’s true. After Tolaga Bay, Thelma spent much of her childhood growing up in Frankton, Waikato, and at just 17 years old she became a ‘Link Trainer’ in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force during WWII. Trained to operate and maintain aircraft, Thelma says: Tricks “We had to keep them Perhaps sweetness going in perfect order…

Thelma de Mey served in the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force in moderation during WWII from age 17. Photo: Brydie Thompson. we were mechanics”. is the secret to During these days Thelma’s longevity? But she has other theories too.

Thelma was based in Wigram and Taieri.

“Plenty of exercise. I think it’s the biking I did and “We were sent all over New Zealand. You weren’t the running over paddocks and farms to get to allowed to tell anybody the work you did.” primary school. I didn’t involve myself in a lot of drinking…and I liked helping others. I was always The 1940s helping others.”

Reflecting on her favourite decade of her 100 years, So what’s her most important values from her Thelma picks the 1940s too, or as she calls “the war century of life? “Honesty. I think honesty is the main years”. “I’d never met people like I had in the thing, and friendship. Meeting people, and everyday Air Force… I met lovely girls in the Air Force who there’s something…I like this home. Since I’ve been asked me home to stay. It was beautiful. They here the girls have been lovely. I find them very nice. were beautiful.” It was in 1945 when Thelma married “I really have had some really nice Georgia Minkhorst girlfriends in life.” late husband and return pilot, Douglas de Mey.

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Join a club, and grow!

Are you bored? At a loose end?

Retired? Trying to get out of the house? Or trying to make new friends?

The simplest way to conquer all these conundrums is to join a club!

This will help you connect with like-minded people who enjoy the same things you do. There are plenty of clubs in the Bay of Plenty with a range of interests, so you’re bound to find one that tickles your fancy.

Clubs are also a fantastic way of getting out there and trying new

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things. And clubs offer a great support system for individuals to try something new by not doing so alone. Clubs are also great for honing existing talents – because feedback from others can go a long way when it comes to growing and developing.

In essence, clubs can help grow your confidence. So what are you waiting for?

And, if you can no longer participate in your favourite club’s activity, how about joining their committee or board? It’s a great feeling giving back to a group that’s given much to you in the past.

Give softball a swing!

Estelle Davis, 8, watches on, as Maia Roddick, 7, goes in to bat.

Photo: Brydie Thompson.

If you’ve ever wanted to give softball a go, Western Bay of Plenty Softball president Paul Goodall says there’s still time this season.

“Senior Softball is nearing the end of the season but there are still spaces left in some teams.

“Social Slowpitch Softball is played Monday nights and started up again on February 5, from 6pm Carlton Reserve, Otūmoetai.”

Paul says slowpitch is ideal for new players or those that wish to play a more relaxed game of softball.

“Played in mixed teams, including at least four females, the ball is lobbed slowly to the batter for higher chance of a hit.

“Get a team of family, friends or work colleagues together and enter now!”

And if you don't have a team, you can turn up 5.30pm on the Monday night and you’ll be assigned a team.

Junior Softball season started again on February 10, with U8 T-Ball, U11 Primary Softball and U13 Intermediate Softball, ending in March.

“If your school does not have a team, come down to Carlton Reserve, Otūmoetai, on

Saturday from 8am and a team will be found for you.

“U8 T-Ball games start 8.30am, U11 Primary Softball and U13 Intermediate Softball games start 9am at Carlton Reserve, 412 Ngatai Rd, Bellevue, Otūmoetai.”

And best of all, there are no fees for 2024. “New players can come and give softball a go and are welcome to stay and watch the adults play.”

If you are new and interested in playing junior softball this summer, email play@softballwbop.org.nz Or see their advert on this page.

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Add Qi Gong to your training regime!

Historically speaking, Qi Gong is a methodology of restorative exercise.

It is designed to rebuild the body after weakening caused by severe illness or injury, says Wayne Rush, who offers the skill via his and Emma Lowe’s I Tai Chi Club in Tauranga.

“Throughout Asia many forms of Qi Gong have developed because of the recognised benefits.

“A great example of this can be seen in martial arts; many different styles have integrated Qi Gong into the warm-up and exercise components of their training.”

As such, Wayne says Qi Gong makes for a great addition to your training regime – whether you are just

getting started or are already a finely-tuned athlete.

“Viewing the 12 body systems as the tapestry of the living body, the Eight Section Brocade sequence restores postural alignment, encourages mobility and coordination and builds stamina.”

Wayne and Emma will offer Eight Section Brocade at the Mount community hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, from 2.30pm-4pm on Saturday, March 16.

“In this workshop the sequence will be divided into two sets of four. This will give you time to get familiar with the sequence.”

For registration or enquiries, phone: 027 287 0456 or see the advert on this page.

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Whether you’re looking for an interesting club to join, an activity to keep you busy or exciting social groups, the best place to look is the What’s On section of The Weekend Sun; printed in the paper on the first week of the month or online at: theweekendsun.co.nz/whats-on If you’re keen on trying a new church, finding a group activity to try, or a group of likeminded people to chat to, The Weekend

Sun’s What’s On section is also a fantastic place to start.

Tauranga has plenty of exciting clubs to join – have a look and see what takes your fancy!

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Wayne Rush will be offering a Tai Chi workshop on Saturday, March 16. Photo: Brydie Thompson.

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Step out beyond your fears...

“Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear” – George Addair.

This quote seems paradoxical… doesn’t fear protect us from what is wrong? Because when we fear something, we believe there is a threat.

This can be true in some instances.

However, threats can also be perceived in such things as fear of failure, of making the wrong decisions or appearing foolish, of other people’s opinions, of being judged or rejected, and the list goes on.

These fears lead you to avoid the challenges that bring up these fears, and this avoidance becomes the obstacle to growth and to achieving

your goals. You give these fears power when you allow them to dominate your feelings and your thoughts – instead of you being in control of your life, they control it and prevent you from moving forward.

What opportunities are you missing by resisting that urge to step out beyond your fears and take back control of your life?

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The Skinspots skin cancer clinic team at 42 Girven Road, Bayfair. Photo: John Borren.

Saturday skin services starting

Skinspots skin cancer clinic is here to care for you and your skin, and now the clinic is making it that much easier to get the check-ups you need.

“We have taken our patient feedback on-board and are thrilled to announce that we will be extending our services to open on Saturdays starting from March 9,” says practice manager Teri Affleck.

At Skinspots skin cancer clinic, the team of trusted professionals assist in skin cancer prevention, detection, and treatment services to help keep your skin safe and

healthy. “Our team strives to provide the highest quality care,” says chief medical officer Dr Franz Strydom.

Using the latest technologies and techniques, the highly experienced specialists detect and manage skin cancers at their earliest stage from comprehensive skin checks and mole mapping, to surgical and non-surgical skin cancer treatments. “Our state-of-the-art equipment enables us to provide accurate diagnoses and develop personalised treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.”

The Skinspots team is committed to your wellbeing as a patient, going beyond

outstanding medical care.

“Our team understands the impact skin cancer can have on individuals and their families, and we are here to provide support and guidance throughout the entire journey.

“We believe in fostering a nurturing and compassionate environment, where patients can feel comfortable discussing their concerns and receiving personalised attention.”

Skinspots skin cancer clinic’s new extended Saturday services will begin on Saturday, March 9. For more information and to make an appointment, see the advert on this page.

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Alzheimer’s Tauranga urgently needs volunteers Could you help by volunteering with Alzheimer’s Tauranga to make life more rewarding for the more than 600 families across the Western Bay of Plenty living with dementia?

Alzheimers Tauranga is urgently looking for volunteers to help support the growing number of families affected by dementia.

Volunteer coordinator Stephanie Harlan says the organisation is looking for people with a wide range of skills and experience from across the TaurangaWestern Bay area.“We’re wanting anyone who is compassionate, trustworthy, reliable – and, above all, patient to work with our clients in all sorts of ways. Our social and support groups are at capacity and there’s a waiting list, which we can’t fill without volunteers. People can become team leaders or if best suited, play more of a support role.

“This enables us to improve the groups and activities we provide as the number of groups we deliver grows, as well as aiding developing new programmes and services.”

Stephanie says volunteers are respected and valued for their support to those living with dementia and providing their carers with respite opportunities.

“Often, but by no means always, they are people who have had experience of someone in their own family with dementia. We can provide full training for more specialised help, or if you have no previous experience with dementia, and there’s a spot for everyone who can help.”

The roles include befrienders, people who can help in social and companion groups, cognitive stimulation therapy programmes for clients, and others who may have skills in helping people write their life stories, or assist with art, music and creative activities. Those interested can email: volunteers.tauranga@alzheimers.org.nz

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Do I need extra magnesium? Part 2

Last time we talked of how magnesium supplements can be very effective for cramps, especially night cramps and to help restless legs.

Magnesium is required by more than 300 enzymes including those needed for muscle contraction, energy metabolism and many others.

As a nutritional medicine practitioner, magnesium is one of my most frequentlyprescribed supplements. This is because magnesium works on problems quickly with benefits obvious within days, especially night cramp.

Magnesium is critical for cardiovascular function.

Magnesium helps regulate electrical impulses and helps support normal heart rhythm especially for those with atrial fibrillation. I’ve seen people with mild arrhythmia return to normal using targeted magnesium plus appropriate dietary changes.

I also use magnesium, alongside naturally-fermented Co enzyme Q10, for those on statin drugs to help prevent or reverse common side effects of low energy, muscle stiffness, pain and cramps. Magnesium is also helpful as part of a nutrition programme for hypertension.

Magnesium helps relax the smooth muscle that lines blood vessels, reducing blood pressure.

It does this because magnesium is a natural calcium channel blocker. When magnesium

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Adding magnesium helps to counteract this. For hypertension I like to combine supplemental magnesium with a good multi-antioxidant, multimineral, multi-vitamin complex.

This combined with a diet high in nitrates, especially beetroot, can produce real benefits.

I prefer chelated magnesium di-glycinate combined with naturally extracted magnesium from seaweed. These, combined with rapidly absorbed magnesium citrate, means the supplement can work quickly for fast results. I suggest avoiding one-a-day supplements.

Instead look for those where you can vary dosages, depending on your needs.

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“We bought a multiplatform device that allows us to treat more than 70 different skin conditions,” says Dr Anuya as she treats veins on the chin of a patient who had previously been told she had to learn to live with them.

This new class 4 laser system complements her existing cosmetic and varicose vein treatments, and is the gold standard for treating fine spider veins on the legs and facial veins and redness. It can also resurface and tighten skin, treat certain birthmarks, stretchmarks, rosacea, as well as pigmentation and other signs of sun damage and aging.

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Studio time: Visiting the Bay’s artists I realise I’ve not yet even mentioned this year’s 61st National Port of Tauranga Jazz Festival. Better late than never on that one – and you still have six weeks to mentally prepare, even if earlybird tickets ended today.

It’s going to be a brilliant festival this year and, once

again, I’m knocked out by how big the whole thing is – not just Baycourt concerts and a couple of afternoons downtown – which once seemed pretty impressive – but a real immersive experience with music popping up in all sorts of places and forms all round town. The sheer scale of it is quite something.

Before that though there’s

Russ Spiegel.

another event which has blown me away. It’s not exactly music, but an art trail, the Bay of Plenty Open Studios Art Trail Weekend to be exact.

It’s a very simple and cool idea: have artists open their studios – after all, nearly all ‘work from home’ – and rather than waiting until a rare gallery show, you can view their art in the creative environment where it was made.

And if, like me, you thought: “Oh that’ll be nice, a dozen or so artists to visit, it’ll be good to see something new” you would, like me, be way off.

James Morrison.

More than 80 artists!

There are in fact more than 80 artists to visit, stretching from Katikati to Pukehina, with studios open across Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa, Te Puna, Te Puke and all areas in between. Sculptors, potters, painters, weavers, metalworkers, the lot. It is huge!

Obviously the main areas are most represented: there are a pile of studios at the Mount and in Pāpāmoa and another tranche spread around Otūmoetai and Matua; there are some in Welcome Bay and a couple out Tauriko way and in Ohauiti; it’s everywhere.

Obviously, with this number of artists on display I can’t pick out individuals, so let me just offer details. It’s happening February 23-25 from 9.30am-4.30pm daily and it is, of course, free – aside from petrol, ‘natch. There are programmes all around town and on their website: www.bopopenstudios.co.nz It is also on social

media sites. I can’t think of a better way to discover some of this area’s many, many artists – have fun!

Jazz galore!

Oops. I’ve really blown it now, leaving too little space for The 61st National Port of Tauranga Jazz Festival. I will return to it next week. Just let me say: Baycourt concerts include Aussie legend James Morrison, and Russ Spiegel from America whose latest album has been in the USA Top 10 for a number of weeks now.

On Good Friday, March 29, the Historic Village – recast as Tauranga’s own ‘New Orleans French Quarter’ with shops stalls and stages – will be sensational. In the CBD during Easter weekend, March 30-31, the Downtown Carnival is combining both recent approaches: four outdoor stages as well as music in a host of CBD bars and restaurants, promising the largest downtown offering in festival history!

And on Easter Monday, April 1, it’s over to The Mount for all-day music. Awesome!

Next time I’ll check out exactly who’s playing...

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Whitewater kayak racing on the Wairoa This Sunday, the Wairoa River in the Kaimai Range will be the scene of a feast of kayak racing!

and C1 – a single-blade, kneeling in the canoe categories.

Joe says competitors will come from Auckland, Hamilton, Matamata, Hawke’s Bay and – of course – Tauranga. “Jaimee Wilson will be the The Kaimai Canoe Club is hosting its one to watch in the Women’s K1 after Wairoa Race this Sunday, February placing fourth in the recent NZ 18, offering three events for Open, and look out for Rosie people to enter.

Rex in the Women’s C1.

Organiser Joe Anderson “Bay of Plenty boy says in the upper Ben Pilbrow will have river there will be tough competition an Extreme Race from Charlie Evans where kayakers of Hawke’s Bay in race two-at-a-time the Men’s K1 – in a head-toand the Men’s C1 head knockout could be anyone’s competition on race!” the well-known Joe says the and much feared conventional Roller Coaster slalom race will be Rapid. “Prior to followed by a Kayak the head-to-head, Cross race. competitors race a “This is four boats The women’s final in the Kayak time trial down the head-to-head in a Cross last year, with Zeta Lakner ‘Mothers Nightmare’ to knockout competition. leading Rosie Rex. ‘Washing Machine’ section, “This is a new sport and a Photo: Isabel Racine. to place them in their head-tocontact sport and will debut in head heats.” the Olympics in Paris later this year.”

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Most mutations, like a fifth leg for a horse, aren’t beneficial.

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News from Bay of Plenty Regional Council February 2024

School Sustainability and Resilience Fund 2024

Do you have a wetland on your property? You have a vital role to play.

Applications are open Now is the time to teach your tamarki the importance of protecting the whenua and preparing for the impacts of climate change and natural hazards.

The School Sustainability and Resilience Fund, open February 19, is seeking applications from schools, kura, kohanga, kindergartens, early childhood education centres across our rohe to help with; • Raising awareness of and understanding natural hazards and/or climate change risks.

• Improving long-term resilience and sustainability.

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Applicants can apply for $1,000 - $5,000 in funding (excl.

GST) for things like tsunami evacuation signs, bike racks, edible gardens, composting set-up, and climate change education programmes.

Over the last two years we have funded $100,000 over 34 projects across the region. Applications close March 15.

Head to www.boprc.govt.ssrf for more info.

Wetlands are essential ecosystems that provide many benefits such as improving water quality, reduce the impacts of flooding, and supporting biodiversity.

They also provide homes for vulnerable animals like the critically endangered Australasian Bittern/Matuku-hūrepo. By preserving wetlands, you can help them survive and thrive.

If you’re interested in identifying and restoring a wetland on your property, find out more here: boprc.govt.nz/wetlands

Representation Review 2024 We are reviewing how we can best represent Bay of Plenty communities in the make-up of council. But we can’t do it without you.

We need your feedback to help shape what our constituencies will look like. Please head along to participate.boprc.govt.nz/ representation-2024 answer a few early feedback questions and provide your views.

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