Onebecomestwo
He’sarguablythemostrecognisable, andphotographed,personaroundtown –NgataiRd’sJohnnyandhisNative Americanalterego.Butturningheads thesedaysistheyounghorsewomanon thePintoridingwithJohnny. Whoisshe?
ForyearsJohnnyhasbeenaone-man bandinfullwarpaintandcultural regalia,charmingandentertaining hiswayroundTauranga–hisprairie, hishuntingground.Nowit’stwo horsepeople.Andit’sexcitingŌtūmoetai.
“Loveseeingthem–iconiclocals,”they saidonFacebook.“Goodonthemfor expressingthemselves.”
Inthefirstpartofthistwo-partstory the15-year-oldŌtūmoetaiCollege studentdescribesridinghorsesalongside Johnnyasher“differentside”.
“WhatJohnnydoesisreallycool,andI
totallywantedtodoittoo.”
TodayTheWeekendSun’sHunterWells meetstheyounghorsewomanatherand Johnny’sspecialplace–thepaddock.And herecallshisfirstcolourfulencounter withJohnny.Thefirstpartofthestoryis onpages2-3. Photo:JohnBorren.
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Tiatakesupthereins
AtŌtūmoetaiCollegeshe’s“very blended”–unobtrusive.
Butoutsidetheclassroom,beyondthe schoolgates,15-year-oldTiaTanehasher “differentside”.
It’shercolourful,expressiveand dramaticsidethatevenherclosestfriends didn’tknowabout.
Shegoesthroughmetamorphosis,gets incharacterlikeanactorabouttotakethe stage,costumesupwithbowandarrow slungacrosshershoulder,mountsaPinto called‘Apache’andrideswithTauranga’s renownedwarriorhorseman.
TiaissidekicktoNgataiRd’s‘Johnny theIndian’.Andthecitystreetsaretheir happyhuntingground–ridingtandem downNgataiRd,fromMatakanaIsland totheMount,Pāpāmoaandallplaces inbetween.
“HalfTaurangaknowsmenow,” chucklesTia.“Thatshockedmyfriends.
“Theysaid:‘Thisisn’tyouatall’.”
Fromastorybook
Butitis.AndOtūmoetaihasbeen buzzingaboutthenewdoubleact.
“Totallyawesome,”theysaidon Facebook.“Iconiclocals”and“wonderful –peopleexpressingthemselves,adding somecolour.”
Tiadidn’tadvertisethefactbecause there’sseparationinherlife–atschoolis onething,outofschoolisanother. Anditwassixmonthsbeforeafriend recognisedher.
“Yes,that’sme,”shechuckled.Seemsshe quiteenjoyedbeingsprung. Thisstoryactuallystartseightyears earlier,whenIfirstbangedintoJohnny. Itwasabriefbutdeeplyaffectingand enduringmoment.
Johnnyemergedfromthedepthsofthe imagination,fromhistory,fromastory book,fromthedappledlightofMcArdle’s BushontheWaikareaowalkwayearlyone Sundaymorning.
ANativeAmericanchief,viatimewarp fromthe19thCenturyDakotas,theGreat PlainsofAmerica,toTauranga.Longhair boundbybandana,faceandarmsdaubed withwarpaint,quiverandbowacross broadshoulders,bare-chested,barefoot andridingbareback.Animpressivesight.
“SittingBull,”heannounced.
Ofcourse.‘SittingBull’.Ishouldhave guessed.
“Lovethelook,”Isaidtothemanastride thebigbay,thewarhorse.“It’sgreat.”
“Thankyou.Haveagoodday.”A warrioroffewwords,andoffheclipclopped.DowntheDaisy.Amanandhis alterego,amoderndaymanifestationof
thelegendwhokilledhisfirstbuffaloaged 10,whodestroyedGeneralCusteratLittle BigHorn,andthepoliticalandspiritual leaderoftheLakotaSiouxNationtribes.
AsplashofSioux Now,150yearslater,Johnnyisbringing hisowndistinctivesplashofSiouxto oursuburbs.
JohnnyisJohnnyDodds–whoclaims alineagetotheprairiesandNative Americans.“Mygreat-great-grandfather onmymother’sside.”Helovesthe wholeromanticnotionbecauseNative Americanshavethedeepestrespect fortheirhorses–liketheNgataiRd horsemanhimself.“Ifyourespectyour horse,ifyouarekindtothem,youwill getitallback.Everybit.”
Asiftoemphasisethepoint,Johnny drawsabiggnarlyhandslowly, respectfully,downPenny’smuzzle–‘Penny’beingJohnny’sex-racerturned warhorse.‘Penny’nudgeshimback, returnsthelove,returnstherespect. Andwhat’sdeliciousaboutallthis,is thesoloacthasblossomedintoatribe oftwo.“Love-leee!”sangoneOtūmoetai Facebookcontributor.“Mykidslove seeingthem.Goodonyou.” Thenewsidekick,Year11studentTia Tane,istoyingwithacareerin
eco-engineeringtosavetheplanet.Butrightnow, she’sridingshotgunwith‘SittingBull’.
“Myowntimeprettymuchrevolvesaroundthat paddock,thathorse–notcompletely,butpretty much.”ThehorseandTiahavebecomeinseparable afterTiawaslookingfor“somethingtodo”.
Mum,PennyTane,introducedhertoamanwith ahorsecalled‘Apache’thathasmorequirksthana catcalled‘Socks’.
“Ithoughtmy‘Socks’haditall,but‘Apache’slike achild–noconceptofpersonalspace,Icanbe doingnothinginterestingwhatsoeverandshewill beinmyface...verycurious,withherownsenseof humour.”Thenthere’s‘Apache’sfreeandwildside. “Rollinginthegrass,prancingintherain. “Happyhorsestuff.” Kindredspiritshere.
Withrespect
Nextminute,Tiahasresearchedalook,ariding look–amodernoutfitborrowingfromNative Americanculture.Allthetimeshe’smindfulofnot offending.“Wenevermock.”
ButisitokaytomasqueradeasIndians?“Yesand
no,”saysTia.“Idon’thaveadefiniteanswer. “We’veneverhadcomplaints,soIbelieveit’sokay fornow.”
AndwhileTiaisnotNative,peopledowonder.
“DadisMaori/RarotonganandMumisEnglish sopeopleconfusemeforarealNativeAmerican.
“ButIdon’tplayonit.Ifasked,Isay:‘No’.”
WhenJohnny’saskedifit’sokaytodressas Indians,hesimplyindicates‘Yes’.
AnddidhethinkIndigenousAmericanswould beokaywithit?Again,‘Yes’.
“Infactmanypeoplethinkwe’reprotestingin supportofIndianrights,”saysTia.Theygetalotof positiveresponse.
“Aren’ttheyfantastic.Isn’tshewonderful,” marvelledonewoman,dogleashinonehandand firingoffsmartphonephotoswiththeother,asa littlebitofNativeAmericanhistorypasseddown NgataiRd.
*Nextweek,TheWeekendSunvisitsthepaddock –Johnny’shappyplace–where‘Penny’and ‘Apache’gazeoverTauranga’sshippinglanesfrom aloftyandprivilegedperch.PartTwoofourstory willfeatureonpage2nextweek. HunterWells
Apicture-perfectsetting.JohnnyandTiaandtheNgataiRdpaddock.
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Matarikiroadwarning
Nomatterwhereyou’re heading atMatariki, makesureyougetthere inonepiece,saypolice.
They’readvising motoriststoexpect theappropriateenforcementactionifcaught drivinginanunsafemannerduringMatariki weekend.Manyofficerswillbepatrollingroads throughoutAotearoatoensureeveryonegetsto theirdestinationsafely.TheMatarikiweekend holidayperiodstartsat4pmonThursday,June 27,andends6amMonday,July1.
Matarikiweekendpatrolswillfocuson unsafedrivingbehavioursuchasunrestrained occupants,driversimpairedbyalcohol,drugs orfatigue,driversdistractedbymobilephones, andvehiclesthatarespeeding.
Gunpointrobbery
Policearelookingforawomanwhorobbed a commercialpremisesinMountMaunganui atgunpoint.CaltexNZconfirmeditsBayfair stationwasinvolved.
“Policeresponded totheincident,and thisisnowanongoing investigation.Thesite memberpresentwasnot physicallyharmed,andweareworkingwith theCaltexretailertoprovidethenecessary support.”Apolicespokespersonsaysthey receivedreportsofarobberyinGirvenRd about5.50amonFriday,June21.
Thewomanpresentedafirearminsidethe storebeforeleavingwithcashandotheritems, saypolice.Therearenoreportsofinjuries.
Investmentscamwarning
Bewareofan‘investment’that’stoogood to betrue,warnpolice.Tauranga’sChinese communityareadvisedtobehighlyvigilant withaninvestmentscamemergingonsocial media.Policeareinvestigatingtwocaseswhere victimshavebeenconnedoutofmillions.
DetectiveSeniorSergeantRobHunkinsays thescammersareinitiallycontactingvictims throughWeChatorTelegraaskingthemto “invest”inanAustralianinvestmentplatform.
“Eventually,thescammerwilladvisevictims topayintotheschemefurtherincashonly.” Paymentsarethenbeingmadeinpersonwith offendersgoingtoavictim’shouseorprearrangingtomeetthematasetlocation.
“Thetruthisthatthereisnoinvestment platform—thisisascam.”
Magicsoarintothird
TheWaikatoBayofPlentyMagicfinallytook vengeanceonarch-rivalstheNorthernMystics, andthecompelling54-42victoryhasbounced themoverthedefendingchampionsintothird spotontheANZPremiershipladder.
TheMysticshadtheupperhandintheirlast twoencountersthisseason,butattheTrusts ArenainAucklandonJune24theMagic tookcontrolinamassivesecondquarterand throughateameffortneverrelinquishedtheir lead.TheBOPteamnowturntheirattention tofacetheAuckland-basedStarsatMercury StadiuminTaurangathisSaturday,June29.
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With Matarikiweekenduponus, ajampackedcalendarofeventsis onforBayofPlentyresidentsto marktheoccasion.TaurangaCity, theMount,Pāpāmoa,TePukeand Katikatiallhaveeventson Friday,June28.
KatikatiCommunityCentreoperation manager DonnaHannahwelcomesthe communitytogatheratdawntoview theMatarikistarclusterattheParkRoad Reservefrom4.30am.
Eightcommunityorganisationshave joinedforcestohostafreedawnservice toreflectonthepast,celebratethe presentandprepareforthefuture.“We’ll haveakōreroaboutwherethestarsare andwhattheyrepresent.We’llhavea stageandwe’vegotkapahakacoming.”
Attendeeswillbetreatedtowarm beveragesandrefreshmentsbeforea pōhutukawatreeisplanted.
“There’llbebraziersforpeopletosit aroundandeatandtalk.Aparkand ridefromKatikatiPrimarySchoolfrom 4.30amisonoffertoo.”
AtTePuke,TeKeteoMatarikiisat JubileeParkonFriday,June28from 10am-4pm.
arereggaemaestros HouseofShem,andthe HousebandisMatariki Allstars,ofwhichSamis amember.NgāWhetu choirisbackagain;andTe KahuiPōurooTapuika, agroupoftraditional Māoriinstrumentplayers, willperformledbyJo’el Komene.“Wealsoreally wanttofocusonMāori kaithisyear,sothere’llbe allsortsofMāorikaiout there.”Thedaywillstart withnon-competitive kapahakaperformances.
Pāpāmoa
organising team, says the headliners
SamHema,whoispartofthe organisingteam,saystheheadliners
Pāpāmoaoffersan unforgettable eveningof entertainmentunderneath thestarswith‘Light UpTheWaterway’at PāpāmoaPlazafrom 5pm-10pmFriday,June 28.“Joinusat5pmforthewhatatau/ welcomingceremonybyNgāPotikia TamapahoreTrustatthestageopposite PapamoaPlazatokickoffthefestivities,” saysTourismBOPgeneralmanager OscarNathan.
“Becaptivatedbymesmerisingkapa hakaperformancesandenjoylive music,creatingamagicalatmosphere until7.50pm.”
“Be captivated by mesmerising kapa haka performances and enjoy live music, creating a magical atmosphere until 7.50pm.”
Oscarsaystheeventisabouteducating ourcommunityaboutthesignificanceof Matariki,ourwhenua,bringingpeople togetherfromallwalksoflife,and celebratingoursharedheritage.
Oscar says the event is about educating our community about the significance of Matariki, our whenua, bringing people together from all walks of life, and celebrating our shared heritage.
ThematARikiSculptureTrail–atboth TheStrandReserveinTaurangaandat TePapaongāManuPorotakatakaat MountMaunganui–isaninteractive experienceforfamiliesandartenthusiasts alike,saysexhibitioncreatorKereama Taepa.Theexhibitionsuseaugmented realitytechnologytobreathelifeinto digitalartworksbyrenownedKiwiartists andisopentothepublicattwosites untilJune30.Trail-goerssimplyscanQR codeswithasmartdeviceandwatchas artworkscometolifebeforetheireyes.
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“We’vepartneredcloselywithNgā PotikiaTamapahoreTrusttoensurethis eventhonoursthedeepculturalroots ofourlandanditspeople.”
“We’ve partnered closely with Ngā Potiki a Tamapahore Trust to ensure this event honours the deep cultural roots of our land and its people.”
Tauranga City
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In Tauranga City the Mānawatia a Matariki - Matariki Star Trail winds around CBD locations until July 1. To find the whetū stars of Matariki, visit:
InTaurangaCitytheMānawatiaa atariki-MatarikiStarTrailwinds aroundCBDlocationsuntilJuly1.To findthewhetūstarsofMatariki,visit: matariki.downtowntauranga.co.nz Orvisitafirst-of-its-kind Matariki-themedsculpture trailonTaurangaWaterfront.
AtMountMaunganuitheMatariki MaumaharatangaCeremonyisatthe MauaoSummitonJune28,from6am8am.“Togetherwewillhonourand rememberourdepartedlovedonesby callingouttheirnames,”saysOscar. “Thispoignanteventisatributeto theirspiritsrisingalongsidetheMatariki cluster,welcomedbyTeWakaoRangi intothecelestialrealms.”
FormoreMatarikieventsaround theBOP,visit: www.bayofplentynz.com/matariki
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The matARiki Sculpture Trail. Photos: supplied
Matuabarbanspokies
Today,abarinaTaurangasuburbwitha socialconsciousisgivingpokiestheboot.
TheMatuaBarissayinggoodbyetothecolorful flashing lights,eagerpushingofbuttonsandthe gamblingthatcomesalongwithpokiemachines.
PartnersAprilFletcherandJeffHazelwoodhave ownedthesuburbanbartuckedinthecentreof Matuaforthepasttwoyears.Whenthecouple firsttookoverthebar,ithadninepokiemachines, whichtheycutdowntoseven–now,they’re gettingridofthelot.“Ithinkthey’rebadforthe community,”saysApril,whotoldTheWeekend SunallpokiemachinesatTheMatuaBarwereset tobetakenawaytoday,Thursday,June27.
“I’veneverbeenafanofthem.
“We’rebetteroffhavingmoretablespaceand morefunspaceratherthanhavingthesehorrible machinesinhere.”
AprilsaysMatuausedtobefullofretiredcouples andolderpeople.“Nowthere’sabigmixofyoung familiesandwe’rejustaroundthecornerfromthe school,soyoudon’treallywanttobetooclose withthegambling.”
Jeffisalsohappytoseethepokiesgo.
LastyeartheGovernmentintroducednew
requirementstoreducepokiesharm.
“There’snewregulationsthatcamethroughand you’vegottogoandcheckoneverybody[using pokies]threetimesanhour,”saysJeff.
Hesaysifplayersaregettingcashoutforthe pokiesmultipletimes,barstaffneedtotalkto themabouttheirgamblinghabits.
“Wearenottrainedascounsellorsoranything likethat,soit’sabitonthenose.”
Theownersdon’tbelievetheywilltakeafinancial hitbyriddingtheirbarofthepokiemachines.
Onthecontrary,theythinktheabsenceof pokiemachineswillenticemorepeopleto frequenttheirestablishment.
“Afewcustomershadanissue[withgambling] andwouldn’tcometothebarbecausethey wouldn’twanttobetemptedbythemachines.
“Sothosepeoplewillcomeback,”saysApril.
“Whenwe’veaskedourregularsandsaid:‘Are yougoingtobeupsetifwetakethemachinesout’?
“Theygo:‘No–it’sagreatidea’.Thentheywon’t betemptedtoplaythem,”saysApril.
“Ithinkitwillbecomeamorefamily-friendly pubbecauseyou’renottryingtoshieldyour childrenfromthegamblingsideofit.”
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DineonCaribbeandelights
GoodLocal’sMel Lawrence,Good Neighbour’sAngela RogersandJeff MacleanfromGood Local,busypreparing fortheeveningof Caribbeandelights.
AnunforgettableeveningofCaribbean delightsandcharitablegivinginsupportof GoodNeighbour’sLifeSkillsProgrammeis onoffernextFriday,July5.
CaribbeanNights,aFlavourfulFeastFundraiser istheproductofGoodNeighbourteamingup withPyesPāpubGoodLocal–whichiscurrently outofactionduetoanelectricalfirebutkeenon doinggoodintheircommunitybeforereopening. GoodNeighbourcommunityengagement managerAngelaRogerssaystheeventpromisesan eveningofgoodfood,greatentertainmentanda chancetomakeadifferenceinthelivesofyoung peopleinourcommunity.
“Wewantedtocreateagoodtimeandgood vibes,soCaribbeanNightswasanaturalfitto bringwarmthtothemiddleofwinter.
“Theeveningwillfeatureathree-coursevibrant mealreflectingthelivelycoloursandflavours oftheCaribbean,livemusicfromDJPurs, captivatingperformancesfromDjembe drumminggroupRhythmsOfTheLongWater, rafflesandsilentauctionitemsofferinganarray ofexcitingitems.
“[Thisis]allinsupportofGoodNeighbour’s missiontoempoweryouthandfosterasenseof belongingwithinourcommunity,”saysAngela. “Joinusaswecelebratethespiritofgivingand makeameaningfulimpactonthelivesofyoung peopleinourcommunity.”
TheJuly5eventisattheCargoShedinTauranga Cityfrom5.30pm.Ticketscost$95each,ora tableofsixis$500from:www.humantix.com OrheadtoGoodNeighbour’sFacebookpagefor moreeventinformation. AylaYeoman
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PacificLakesVillageissetamongsttranquilparklikegroundsandprivatelakes.Spaciousmodernvillasandterracehouseshavebeen designedtocreateavibrantcommunity,providinganidealsettingforyouractiveandindependentlifestyle.
Thevillage’smaincommunityfacility,ThePavilion,iscurrentlyunderconstruction.Positionedonthelakesedge,thisimpressive buildingwillhouseaneatery,loungebar,library,artstudio,beautysalon,wellnesssuiteandextensiverecreationalfacilities.
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Stitching sustainable fashionintoourminds
EnvirohubBOPprojectcoordinatorsMillyMcHardieandTeAraDirleseencourageeveryonetoenterthe 48-hourSecond-handFashionCompetition. Photo:BrydieThompson.
Fashionandsustainability–
EnvirohubBayofPlentyis onamissiontoconnectthe twotopicsinpeople’sminds regardlessofwhetherthey likepumpingthefootpedal ofasewingmachineornot.
EnvirohubBOP’s48-hour Second-handFashion Competitionisopenfor registrations–sopeoplecan signuptocreateaready-to-wear outfitusingclothesdestinedfor landfillintwodays!“Theidea istobetterconnectpeoplewith
theclothingtheywear–and getthemtounderstandthe impact[oftheirclothingon theenvironment],”saysproject co-ordinatorMillyMcHardie. “Peoplereallydon’tknowhow muchofourclothesareending upinourlandfills.InNZ about6000shippingcontainers oftextilewasteissenttoour landfillseachyear.Withthis competitionwe’reshowingevery garmentthatwillbecreated wouldotherwisehavegoneto landfill–butwe’regivingita chancetohaveanewlife.And soupcyclingclothingcanbe
donewithlittleeffortandin youreverydaylife.Ourgoalisto sparkachangetowardsamore eco-consciousfashionscenethat putstheplanetfirst!”
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Peoplecanregisteronthe EnvirohubBOPwebsitebyJuly 5.ThecompetitionbeginsJuly 6andfinishesJuly8.“Howit worksiswe[Envirohub]get clothingfromTurningPoint Trust,whichgetsdonated clothesfromopshopsthat theycannotsell.Thedaythe competitionstarts,July6,
participantscometoEnvirohub BOPtochooseclothing–destined forlandfill–tousetoupcyclefor theirgarment.We’lltakeaphoto ofpiecesthey’vechosen–thenthey have48hourstodeconstructitand reconstruct,andupcycleitinto somethingnew.” Thisyear’scompetitionhastwo categories–HighSchoolstudents, andOpen–andthethemeis‘My WinterWardrobe’. Andyoudon’tneedtobeanexpert seamstresstoenter.“Thecompetition
isforpeopletohaveagoandget involved,”saysMilly.
Fashionshow
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Teenactorslaunch TikTokseries
AnewTikTokseries,created andbroughttolifebya talentedgroupofteensfrom BayofPlentyActorsStudio haslaunchedthismonth.
Aftereightmonthsofdedicated development,BOPASisthrilled toannouncethelaunchofthe series,whichissettodebuton TikTokandYouTube,showcasing thecreativityandhardworkof theseyoungactors.Italsofeatures Katikati’siconicdairy-factoryturned-restauranttheFortaLeza asChroniclesHotel.
KerbsidecollectionsstillonFriday
Ifyourkerbsidecollection usuallyhappensonaFriday, don’tworry:thisMatariki Friday,June28,nothing willchange.
beundertakingFridaykerbside collectionsasnormalthisMatariki
Even though it’s a public holiday, collections as normal this Matariki Friday. So don’t forget to stick the bins out!
Theseries,developedbyHunter Horo-Benge,BearBanks,Tommy Shorter,KrystalDance,MilaJones, EmearieElliot-Warren,AlanaAleksich,James Paki,CatieAnderson,OliverDavie,andBOPAS founderTanyaHoro,followsagroupofhigh schoolstudentsontheirfinaloutingoftheyear.
Baybutalsotakesadvantageofplatformsthatare widelyusedandaccessible,”saysTanya.
Eventhoughit’sapublicholiday, TaurangaCityCouncilhas confirmedcontractorswillstill
TheirstayatChroniclesHoteltakesamysterious turnastheyencounterstrangeeventsandmust worktogethertouncoverthehotel’ssecrets.
Utilisingthefreeandaccessibleplatformsof TikTokandYouTube,theseriesaimstoreach abroadaudienceandengageviewerswithits intriguingplotandextensivelore,settingthestage formanyseasonstocome.
“Wewantedtocreatesomethingthatnotonly showcasesthetalentofourstudentshereinthe
Sheisaskingforthecommunitytosupport theseriesbyfollowinga.r.r.g.oonTikTokand subscribingtoA.R.R.G.OonYouTube.
“Yoursupportiscrucialinhelpingusbringthis projecttolife,”saysTanya.
“SpecialthanksareextendedtoFortaLezafor theuseoftheiramazingvenue,JimiColzatofor assistingwithfilming,DonnaDanceforbeing ourUberdriver,SaraElliott-Warrenforalsobeing anUberdriver,andofcoursetoalltheparents fortheirsupportandpatiencethroughoutthe productionprocess.”
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The10membersoftheTikTokseries. Photo:supplied.
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Getthebinocularsoutthisweekendfortwo excitingbirdsurveys.
TheroyalspoonbillcounttakesplaceonJune 29-30, andthe2024NewZealandGardenBird SurveyrunsfromJune29-July7.
Atthelocalhelmoftheroyalspoonbillcountis BirdsNZregionalrepresentativePaulCuming. HeencouragesTaurangaresidentstoemail spoonbillreportsandsightingstoPaulat: birds.bop.volcanic@birdsnz.org.nz
Themajesticspoonbillhasbeenknown tofrequentYattonPark,localestuariesand KōpurereruaValley.“Thesewillgointoanational countdatabaseandbecomparedwithprevious counts,”saysPaul.
In1977theNZroyalspoonbillpopulationwas estimatedat52birds.In2012,atotalof2360 birdswererecorded.
Meanwhile,theweek-longNZGardenBird SurveyledbyManaakiWhenua-Landcare Researchrequirespeopletoregisterandtakepart fromtheirhomeorworkplace.
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ThreeWesternBayofPlentyresidents who selflesslygivetheirtimeforthe bettermentofothersarebeingrecognisedby VolunteeringServicesBayofPlenty. WithVolunteerWeekcelebratedinJune, VSBOP hasshonealighton“threeincredible individuals”–Tauranga’sScottyHarvey,Katikati’s JohnBothwell,andMaketū’sRubiroseRussell.
Scotty
Scottyisasocialworkerwhodoesn’tsitbehinda desk totalktohismentalhealthclients.He’sout ontheroadeveryday,parkeduptotalktoanyone whoneedshishelpthroughUOKBRONZ. Theregisteredsocialworkerbeganparking upinhissign-writtenvehicle,andhadso manypeoplestoppingtotalkthatnowhe’sout everyday–anywherefromTePuketoKatikati andŌmokoroa.“It’sanythingfrommakinga safetyplanforwāhinewhoneedtogetoutofa dangerousdomesticviolencesituation,oryoung menplanningtogohomeandkillthemselves,or nanniesworriedabouttheirmoko,orsomeone wantingtogetoffmeth.”
Hisnomineesays:“IhavenodoubtUOKBRO willsavesomeone’s/manypeople’slives…Andall ofhisowntimeanddime.Legend!”
John
InKatikatiJohnhasahandinmostvolunteering activities. The74-year-oldformerpharmacist hasn’tbotheredtoretire.He’spresidentofKatikati Rotary,whichrampedupsupportservicessuch asfooddeliveriespost-Covid.Hedecidedthat neededtocontinue–nowKatikatihasaweekly communitybreakfast.
HevolunteersasadriverforKaiGo,afood rescueservicecollectingexcessfoodfromlocal
supermarkets.“It’sdistributedto16groupsfrom maraeandchurchgroupstofoodbanktoensureit goestothosewhoneedit.”
HechairstheEmergencyResponseGroup inKatikati,looksafterawelfarehubatthe BaptistChurch,volunteerswithgroupWiseand Wonderful,andchairsKatikatiCommunity-led DevelopmentSteeringCommitteewhichis youthfocusedandworkswiththeDepartment ofInternalAffairs.
John’snomineessayhe“goesaboveandbeyond tomakesurethiscommunityinitiativerunsevery week”.“Nothingistoohardforhim.Hecaresfor ourcommunityandisgreatatwelcomingpeople.”
Rubirose
Maketū14-year-oldRubiroseRussellis recognisedformakingresourcesfortamarikiatan earlychildhoodcentre.MotherMiriaPederesen, anECEteacheratMaketūKidettes,saysRubirose doeseverythingfrombuildingkitsetfurniture, makingpoi,crochetingitemstogowithstories tocreatingawesomecenterpieces,“likeatreein themiddleofourcentremadeoutofrecyclable supermarketbags”.“Whensomeresourcesneed aspruce-upshe’lltakethemhome,sandthem backandrepaintthem.She’ssuchanassettohave andourteamwouldlovetoshowhowmuchwe appreciateallshedoes.”
WhenRubirosebeganhomeschoolingshehad adesksetupinthecentre’sofficeforherwork, butalsostartedhelpingout.“Ilikedoingabitof everything,butmostlypaintingandI’mhereevery dayanyway.IhopetotrainasanECEteacherso mymumandIcanalsobeworkbesties.”
VSBOPmanagerAngelaWallacesays“it’sgreat toseethenextgenerationofleadersemerging, showingupfortheircommunitiesasvolunteers andchangemakers”.
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Rubirose Russell with mother Miria Pederesen
Scotty Harvey talks to people on the road side
John Bothwell of Katikati Photos: supplied.
RemarkableRuby!
PoorRubyandherfour siblings werefoundina boxatapark. Luckilyacaringperson tookthemtotheSPCA. Nowreadytobe adopted,Rubyisasweet, relaxedgirlwhojustloves acuddle,asnoozeinthe sunandtoplaywithtoys. Shelovestomeetnew
peopleandlearnnew things.Eightweeksold, she’llneedahomewhere someoneishomeatleast partoftheday. She’llrewardyouwitha lifetimeofunconditional love!Ifyou’rereadyfor anewpet,phonethe SPCAon:075780245. Ref:608992.
Localeggcompany supportsBOPRugby
WithastronglinktotheBayofPlenty – fromsellinglocally-growneggsat farmersmarketsintheregionaswellas supermarkets,toprovidingeggstoyour favouritecafesaroundtheBay,KaimaiEggs hasalotgoingonforalocalfamilybusiness. Andnow,they’reexpandingtheirsupportinto local sport.
OttoMcGirrandfamilyareonamission.Along withhisdaughterKarleneandherpartnerJim, theylaunchedKaimaiEggs.“Weallsharethe samepassionanddedicationforprovidingour communitywithgoodquality,healthyfood.We sawanopportunitytocreatetheKaimaibrandto tellthestoryofpaddocktoplate,”saysJim.
Afterafewyearsundertheirbelt,thefamily decidedtoincreasetheinfrastructureonthefarm. Otto’shasgrownboththenumberoffree-range hens,andnowalsosupportsopenbarnhens.
Morerecently,Ottosawthedemandinlocally producedfoodandwantedtohighlightthat eggsarebeingproduced righthereandavailable intheBayofPlentyand theWaikato.
“Weselltotheretail sectorunderKaimaiEggs andarepassionateabout thewelfareofthehens.
“Ottofeltitwasn’t righttoputanimalsin cagesandwefeelgood aboutgivingourbirds thisfreedom,”saysJim.
Thefamilyare passionateaboutlocal foodand“wanttobe rightinthemiddle ofit”.
Andtheyrecently hatchedaplanto supportBayofPlenty Rugby,asanotherway ofgettinginvolvedin theirlocalcommunity.
Above:OttoMcGirr,his daughterKarleneandher p partnerJim,inthepaddock withtheKaimaiRangein t thebackground. Photos:supplied.
“Weapproached BayofPlentyRugby toseeifwecouldhelp themwithsomeeggs fortheirrepresentative programmesandjunior rugbyprogrammesand wearereallypleasedto nowbeapartnerofBOPRugby’s
Tackle 5s Tournaments and having our logo on the
back of the No. 16 Volcanix and Steamers jerseys for the upcoming Bunnings FPC & NPC,” says Jim.
Tackle5sTournaments andhavingourlogoonthe backoftheNo.16Volcanix andSteamersjerseysforthe upcomingBunningsFPC& NPC,”saysJim.
“Everyonewetalktoknow andloveKaimaiEggs,”says BOPRcommercialmanager NeilAlton.
“Everyone we talk to know and love Kaimai Eggs,” says BOPR commercial manager Neil Alton.
“JimandKarlenearereally passionateaboutourregion andprovidingthebest locallygrownproductsto ourcommunity.
“Jim and Karlene are really passionate about our region and providing the best locally grown products to our community.
“Ourstaffcouldreally seethesynergieswith whatBOPRugbydoes inthecommunitywhich isallaboutbeingactive andhealthy.”
in the community which is all about being active
produced food and wanted to highlight that
Th The family sell their beautiful eggs to theretailsectorunderKaimaiEggs.
Designapersonalised solution foryourproperty
Ifyouarelookingfor apersonalisedhome rentingexperience, PapamoaProperty Management canhelp.
“Iamaboutiqueproperty management companybased inPapamoa,”saysdirector SaraKenny.
“Youcanbeassuredthat youwillreceivepersonaland
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professionalservicefrom measIstrivetomaintain ahighlevelofrespectin myrelationshipswithboth landlordsandtenants.
“Youwillseemyfamiliar faceforeverymeetingand foreveryinspectionsoif youwouldliketoknow more,let’shavecoffeeand achatsoIcanunderstand yourneedsanddesignyour ownpersonalisedsolution foryourproperty.”
Plentyofrealestateexpertise
Whenitcomestobuyingand selling homes,RE/MAX’s DarrenYounghasplenty ofexperienceand canhelp.
“Ihaveexpertise including –butnot limitedto–morethan10 years’experienceasareal estatefranchiseownerand employerhereinTauranga, aDiplomainBusiness Studies,multipleawards, alongsidesittingonthe RealEstateAuthority
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CallingAll Bunions!
Anon-invasivetreatmentisprovinghelpfulformany bunionpatients.
Bunionsareaprogressivedeformityandifnotassessedearlycanleadto acrookedbigtoe,osteoarthritis,clawedtoesandpainwhichaffectsyour abilitytowalkfreelyorevenwearyourfavouriteshoes.
Surgeryisnottheonlyoption.
Bunionsurgeryinvolvesimplantingmetalrodsandscrewstostraighten thebigtoejoint.However,surgeriesoftenleadtocomplicationsincluding infection,scarring,painandinabilitytowalkformonths.Manysuffererswho havehadsurgerynoticetheirbunionsreturn,andoftenworsethanbefore.
Alessinvasivetreatmentcanhelp.
MynameisShaunMcCann,ownerofCorrectiveFootSolutions.Overthe pastsixyearssincewe’veopenedthedoors,we’vehelpedhundredsof bunionpatientsgetridoftheirbunionpain,improvetoedeviation,wear moreshoesandleadanactivelifestylewithoutsurgery.
WeuseFootMobilisationTherapywhichisagentlehands-ontechniquethat correctsthecauseofyourbunionbyworkingonthemisalignmentsinthe foot,aswellasstrengtheningtheweakenedmusclesaroundthejoints. “IonlywishIhadfoundyousooner!”
Webelievethatthesoonerabunionistreated, thebetterthecorrection.
ClassroombuildtobenefitVanuatuschoolkids
APāpāmoawomanis gatheringtwoteams ofKiwivolunteers tobuildasecond classroomforstudents ataVanuatuschool.
DianaJudgeisdoingherpartto help thePortVilacommunityby takinghercharityorganisation, VolunteerBuild,backtoVanuatu inAugusttobuildasecond classroomfortheV2LifeSchool, whichcontinuestooutgrowits facilities.
“VolunteerBuildwassetup toprovidecost-effectivetravel options,connectingpeoplewith projectsaroundthe worldthatdirectlyassist withrelievingtheeffectsof poverty,”saysDiana.
VolunteerBuildconstructed oneclassroomlastyearandis preparingtoreturntobuilda secondaftertheschool’sroll explodedinthepastthree-and-ahalfyears.
Dianasaysthenewclassrooms offeraspaceforchildrentolearn inanenvironmentsafefrom theweather,suchascyclones. “Theyaredesperateforadditional space.Theschoolaimstomeet
theissues...facedbytheTeouma Valleycommunity.”
Educationissues
Dianasaystheseissuesinclude a lackofaccessiblelocalschools, out-of-areaschoolsbeingfull andnottakingnewenrolments, nolocalsecondaryschoolsand affordableeducationbeingoutof reachformanyparents.
“We’llbuildanother96m2 concreteblockclassroomover ninedays,whichislargeenough tosplitintotwoseparate classrooms.”
Ittakesateamof20volunteers tobuildhalfofadouble classroom–andthechildren wouldnototherwisehavean indoorspaceinwhichtolearn.
“Webuiltadoubleschool classroomatthesameschoollast year,”saysDiana.“Theschool rollhasgrownhugelyfrom40in 2019to200–withmoreona waitlist–sothey’redesperatefor morespace.”
waitlist – so they’re desperate for This classroom will be
Thisclassroomwillbe thesamedesignasthe previousone.
Buildteambuilttheremainder.
“Ittookninedaystodofrom theslabup.WefinishedFriday andthekidswereinclassonthe Monday.”
Sixplacesleft DianawasinVanuatutwo weeksagopreparingforthe project,whichstartsonAugust 13.Twoteamsofvolunteerswill headover.Onegroupisopento anyoneaged12-79withnoprior buildingexperiencerequired.
Theotherteamisaprivate businessarrivinginVanuatu thenextweek.Dianasaysthe 2023classroomhassincebeen renderedinsideout,soit’s waterproofandpainted,andtiles havebeenlaid.
“Theywillputindropceilings andmorelightingoncefunds permit.
“Thekidsandteacherstoldme theylovedtheirnewclass.”
School built the first half they loved their new class.” Six places are
In2023,Hutt InternationalBoys’ Schoolbuiltthefirsthalf andanotherVolunteer
stillavailableforthevolunteering tripfromAugust13-19.Findout moreat: www.volunteerbuild.com/vanuatu.
“Allvolunteersdonate$1000 towardsbuildingmaterials,thenthe balanceismadeupfromdonations andfundraising.Buildingmaterials fortheclassroomcost$45,000,and weneedtoraiseanother$6000.
“Weuse2000concreteblocks, andthecostoftheblock,mortar andblockfillneededforeachblock isapproximately$3.Donorscan sponsorone,10,or100blocks–howevermanyblocksyouwant.”
Todonate,visit: givealittle.co.nz/cause/ sponsor-a-concrete-block-forvanuatu-classroom
Anewbenchtopandsplashbackinyourkitchen,bathroomor laundry,willaddvaluetoyourhome.
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Last year ’ s volunteer team withchildrenfr f om V2 Life School. Photos: supplied Theclassroombuiltin2023.
Enjoyyourhome–you’veearnedit!
Ifyou’vereachedthe fantasticpositionofbeing g semi-retiredorretired, chancesareyouhave workedextremely hardforthemajority ofyourlifetime.
Sonowit’stimeto enjoyyourself!
Alongsidetravelandhobbies, youwillgenerallyspendmore timeinyourhometoo,so ensureit’sahomeyoulove beinginandthatmeetsyour futureneeds.Thisdoesn’t m mean you have to upgrade or downsize your home, however refreshing a room or two can
makeahugedifferencetothe enjoymentfactorofyourhome andlifestyle. Considerthespacesyouspend timein,thefeelingtheygive youandhowtheyworkforyou inapracticalsense. Imaginethejoyofcookingin akitchenyoulovebeinginwith soft-closedrawersandmodern applianceswitheasyaccess.Or s soaking in a luxurious bath
What about a wall-hung vanity with extra storage and
excellentlighting–nothing lostatthebackofthe cupboards–andeasycare bathroom-ware?What aboutgettingyourwardrobe storagesortedout,where everythinghasaplace? Orlikemany,youmaynot yetknowwhatchangesare possibletomakeyourhome feelevenmorewonderful. Ourteamispassionateabout sharingtheirideasandexpertise andcanpartnerwithyouto createaplan. Whateveryourdreamsare foryourhome,ifyou’reready t to fully enjoy your retirement it’s time to take some action to create your dream space
EnergyMinisterSimeonBrownhas announcedtheGovernmentwillmakeit easierforlinesfirmstotakeactiontoremove vegetationfromobstructinglocalpowerlines.
Thechangewillensuregreatersecurityof electricity supplyincommunities,particularly duringsevereweatherevents.“Treesorpartsof treesfallingonpowerlinesisoneofourmost commoncausesofelectricityoutages–particularly inhighwinds,”saystheminister.
AmendmentstotheElectricity(Hazardsfrom Trees)Regulations2003willtargettreesdirectly surroundingtheexistingGrowthLimitZone bycreatinga‘cleartothesky’zonetoprevent vegetationhangingoverlines.Theregulationswill alsocreatea‘noticezone’ofonemetrearound theGLZ.Ifvegetationentersthiszone,thelines ownerswillbeabletoalerttreeownersaboutthe riskoftheencroachingvegetation.“Undercurrent regulations,treesandbushescanoverhangor tunnelaroundlines,whichcreatesaheightened riskofbranchescausingoutages.Thechangewill meanthatlineswillhavea‘cleartothesky’zone thatwillbeunobstructedbytrees.
“Byintroducingthe‘cleartothesky’zoneand increasingthenotificationzonebyonemetre,we willbothprotectlinesfromdamage,andreduce coststolinescompanies.Consultationwillalso beginshortlyonfurtherpossiblechangestoreduce therisktopowerlinesfromatrisktreesoutsidethe GLSfallingontopowerlines.”
TheamendmentstotheElectricity(Hazardsfrom Trees)Regulations2003Regulationsareexpected tobegazettedinSeptember2024.
Shoulditbeeasier tobuildgrannyflats?
TheGovernmenthas announceditismakingit easierforpeopletobuild grannyflats,accordingto DeputyPrimeMinister WinstonPetersand RMAReformMinister ChrisBishop.
“Makingiteasiertobuildgranny flatswillmakeitmoreaffordable forfamiliestolivethewaythat suitsthembest,”saysWinston.
“Morethanaquarterof householdsthatdonotowntheir homespendmorethan40percent oftheirincomeonhousing.
Newwaysofliving
“Highhousingcostshavea greaterimpactonMāori,Pasifika andpeoplewithdisabilities,aswell asseniors – sounlockingthespace inthebackyardsoffamily membersopensthedoortonew waysofliving.
“Weknowgrannyflatsareagreat optionforseniors,butthey’realso increasinglypopularwithother familiessuchasthosewhowant homeswheretheiruniversityagechildrencanliveathome butmaintainsomeprivacyand independence,orfamilieswho wanttoprovideextrasupportto
alovedone.”TheNational-NZ FirstCoalitionAgreementcommits theGovernmenttoamending theBuildingActandtheresource consentsystemtomakeiteasierto buildgrannyflatsorothersmall structuresofupto60m2.
“Theannouncementfitswithin theGovernment’swiderpackageof worktostreamlinethe buildingconsentsystemand addressthehousingcrisisthrough our‘GoingforHousingGrowth’ agenda,”saysChris.
Discussiondocument
“TheGovernmentispublishing adiscussiondocumentwith proposedchangestotheBuilding Actandtheresourcemanagement systemsowecangetthedetails right.Ourproposedlegislative amendmentsincludeco-ordinated changesacrossthebuildingand resourcemanagementsystems.
“Manydistrictplansalready allowgrannyflatswithoutresource consent,butthere’salackof consistencyanddifferentstandards acrossthecountry.
“We’reproposingaNational EnvironmentalStandardtorequire allcouncilstopermitagrannyflat onsitesinruralandresidential zoneswithoutresourceconsent.
“AnNESmeanschangescan comeintoforcequickly.”
Thediscussiondocument
proposesanewscheduleisaddedto theBuildingAct2004toprovide forsimplestand-alonehousesofup to60m2insize.
Thebuildingsystemproposals inthediscussiondocument releasedinclude:theconditions andcriteriaforthesehomestobe exemptfromabuildingconsent; assessmentoftheassociatedshort andlong-termbenefits,costsand riskssufficiencyofoccupational licencingrequirementstoensure allbuildingworkwillmeetthe buildingcode;potentialbarriersto uptakeoftheproposedexemption; timeandmoneysavingscompared tothestatusquo;andadditional oralternativeideastotheproposed options.“Removingtheregulatory redtapewillnotonlyspeedupthe buildprocess,itisalsoestimated tosaveupto$6500justinthe standardbuildingandresource consentingfeesperbuild,notto mentionallthesavingsintimeand resource,”saysChris.
Safeguards
“Therewillbesafeguardsto ensurethesegrannyflatscontinue tomeetNewZealanders’ expectationsforbuilding performanceandquality, andappropriatelymanage environmentaleffects.
“Wewantthesetobesafe,healthy anddurablehomes.
“Wewanttohearfromeveryone whohasconstructivesuggestions thatwillhelpusensurewegetthe policyright.”
Finalpolicydecisionswillbe madelaterthisyear,withthe legislativechangesexpectedtobein placefrommid-2025.
Thediscussiondocumentcanbe foundat:mbie.govt.nz/grannyflats Consultationisnowopenand submissionscanbereceiveduntil 5pmonAugust12,2024.
Thepubliccanprovide feedbackbyemailing: grannyflats@mbie.govt.nz
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RETIREINSTYLE
WoodlandsBoutiqueRetirementVillageisauniquehaven ofarchitecturallydesigned,energyefficienthomes, situatedintheheartofBethlehem,Tauranga.
MAKEANAPPOINTMENTTO VIEWOURSHOWHOMETODAY!
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Livelifeyourway
Asasmall,family-owned andoperatedbusiness, MatuaVillagefostersa warm,inclusivecommunity whereresidentstruly feelathome.
“Ourmostcommonfeedback isappreciationforthebeautiful gardensandtreesthatcreate thatfeelingofserenityand space,”saysassistantmanager FrancesMurray.
Thevillagecomprises38 cottagesand30groundlevel apartmentsandhasRadius resthomeandhospitalon-site.
“Theproximitytoresthomeand hospitallevelofcare ensuresresidentscantransition smoothlyiftheirneedsever change,”saysFrances.
Currently,arefurbished two-bedroomapartmentand twoone-bedroomapartments areavailable–allspecifically designedforeaseofliving.
“Eventhosewhoare contemplatingamoveinthe
“Startlookingatoptionsearly tomakeinformedchoicesand retaincontrolofyourlife.This isabigdecisionthatdeserves carefulconsideration.” Frances’bestadviceistogo withyourgut.“Thereisalotto considerbutmostimportant isthefeelingyouget.Have conversationswiththepeople showingyouaround,aswellas staffandanyresidentsyoumeet.
“Takeyourtime,andask yourself,doesthisfeellike home?”Franceswelcomes everyonetotheopendaybut alsosaysvisitscanhappenat othertimes.“Simplygiveusa calltoarrange.I’msoproudof ourcommunity.It’smorethana placetolive;it’saplacetothrive.” MatuaVillage’sOpenDayis July13from10am-middayat 124LeversRd,Matua.
Knowhowtospotthe e signs of elder abuse
AgeConcernNewZealandisurgingeveryoneto spotandaddressthepervasiveissueofelderabuse, whichisoftenconcealedbehindcloseddoors. “Elderabuseisasingleorrepeatedact,orlackof appropriateaction,occurringwithinanyrelationship wherethereisanexpectationoftrust,whichcauses
Proudtosupport andremember ourAnzacs
harmordistresstoanolder person,”saysAgeConcern NZchiefexecutive KarenBillingsJ Jensen.
4HeathStreet,MtMaunganui www.malyonhouse.co.nz MealsonWheels
Mealsaredeliveredfresh eachday7daysweek Mealsaredeliveredbetween 11.30am–1.00pm 075755619 meals@malyonhouse.co.nz
“Weseeexamplesofelderabuse everydayacrossourAgeConcernnetwork. “Iknowpeoplearespottingsignsintheirfamilies andcommunitiestoo,butmightnotbesureifitis elderabuse,orknowwhattodotohelp.” Karensayselderabuseencompassesawiderange ofbehaviours,fromfinancialabusetophysical harm.“Anythingfromsecretlyusingmum’sdebit cardtobuytheirowngroceries,stayingindad’s housewithoutpayingtheirway,tobargainingand restrictingvisitswithgrandchildreniftheydon’t getmoney.Wealsoseemoreseriouscaseswhere theabuseisphysicalordoingthingslikerestricting medicationorovermedicating,allputtingolder peoples’healthatrisk.”
Onein10
Statisticsshowaboutonein10olderindividuals mayexperienceelderabuse,oftenperpetratedby familymembers.Karensaysconsequencesofelder abuseareprofound,rangingfromreducedfinancial security,lowerself-confidenceandself-esteem, physicalinjuries,harmingofsocialrelationships tolong-termpsychologicaltrauma.“Abuseof olderpeoplecanleadtolong-termpsychological consequences,increasedriskofearlyagedcare admission,seriousphysicalinjuries,useofemergency services,hospitalisationandevenearlydeath.
Talktous
AgeConcernNZurgesKiwistospeakoutagainst elderabuse.“Ifyouhaveagutfeelingsomethingis notrightorjustaninklingsomeoneisbeingabused, wewantyoutotalktous,”saysKaren.Visit: www.ageconcern.org.nzorcontactyourlocalAge Concernon:0800652105orcalltheElderAbuse Helpline:0800EANOTOK(08003266865).
MargaretandChrisenjoyingthegardensatMatuaVillage. Photo:supplied.
After a day outsocialising,chasing down wayward balls on thegolf course, or strolling the seemingly endless Pāpāmoa Beach, residents of Summerset by the Dunes, can pop by the village’s Divine Café for a delicious and nutritious bite Summerset by the Dunes chef manager Harrie Geraerts leads a team of nine
enthusiastic and creative people, providing meals that are delighting residents day in and out
A highly trained and well-rounded hospitality professional, Harrie brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team and believes that passion is the key to quality food “Without passion, you can ’ t do things well,” says Harrie “I want the team to grow in their careers, to have passion for food and keep that passion ”
This passion shines through in the delicious menu options Traditional potato-topped fish pies, seafood chowder made using fresh, locally caught fish, and lamb shanks with gravy ready to heat and eat, arejust some of the mouth-watering café items thatregularly sell out.Giving residents wholesome, homecooked options without the hassle of cooking, or cleaning up Summerset by the Dunes is tucked
neatly into a quiet suburbansetting, where residents enjoy the low maintenance lifestyle of retirement living, with everything at their fingertips
The Divine Café is open seven days a week for residents and public to enjoy Winter hours are Saturday-Monday 10am-2pm, Tuesday-Friday 10am3pm You’ll find them at 35 Manawa Rd,Pāpāmoa To find out more about Summerset by the Dunes, call Brenda Drew on: 07 542 9082
Lovethechoice. Retirementcanbeblissfullylaid back,oritcanbewonderfully unretiringandactive.
AtSummerset,it’syourchoice. Fromdaytoday,youhavethe freedomtopursueallyourpassions andhobbies,orjustfindaplaceto relax.Allsetwithinasecure,warm andfriendlycommunity.
Lovethelifeyouchoose.
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Summerset by the Dunes chef manager Harrie Geraerts.
Avillagewhereresidentsarevalued
KarakaPines’SuvraRoy andCEOAdamYates on-siteinPāpāmoa.
KarakaPinesVillagesproudlyvaluefairness, independence,andchoice–andthey’re excitedtobeopeninganewcommunity inbeautifulPāpāmoa.
AtaKarakaPinesVillage,youbuyaLicenceTo Occupyasyouwouldatotherretirementvillages, butyougetthecapitalgainbackwhenyousell.
“Wethinkthat’sonlyfair,”saysfounderand CEOAdamYates.“Itmeansthatbuyingahome inKarakaPinesVillagesgivesyoufinancial freedom.Residentsleavewithalegacytoeither passontofamilyoruseintheirnextstageoflife.”
LocatedonSimpsonRdnearTeAraoWairakei walkway,minutesfromshopsandcafesandan easystrolltoPāpāmoabeach,thenewvillagewill comprise114units.
KarakaPinesPapamoawilloffertwo-three
bedroomstandalones,duplexedvillasand apartmentsallwithmodernfittingsandappliances aswellasinternalgarageaccess.
“Ourunitsaredesignedwithwidehallwaysand levelentrythroughoutforeaseofliving,”says Adam.“Ourintentionisforourresidentstothrive andremainlivingindependentlyintheirhomes foraslongaspossible.”
Theclubhousewillbethecommunityhuband provideresidentswithsocialspaces;gym,wellness roomsandlibrary.Communitygardensare available,andresidentscanbringtheirpets. Theteamwelcomesinterestinthenew developmentandinvitesvisitstoKarakaPines VillagesinTauranga,WaihīBeach,Auckland, Hamiltoneast,Rotorua,RototunaandRolleston. Formoreinformation,call:075713600or 0272432220,oremail:sales@kppapamoa.co.nz
Photo:JohnBorren.
Newhhomeonthehorizon
Thefinalpushtoraise thelast$250,000needed fortheconstructionof Katikati’sAbbeyfieldHouse isunderwaywithaseriesof eventsannounced.
AbbeyfieldWesternBayof PlentychairwomanCarole Parkersaysit’sexcitingtobe nearingthegoalofgettingthe Abbeyfieldhousebuilt.
“Weenvisagebreakingground thisyear.”
Thelandhasbeensecured onWillsRd,resourceconsent approved,andthebuilding contracthasnowgoneoutto tender.Oncetheconstruction hasprogressed,attentionwill turntothefutureresidents ofAbbeyfieldHouse.“We currentlyhave39peoplewho’ve registeredtheirinterestinliving atthesharedaccommodation butthereareonly14spaces available.
“It’sterribletohavethatmany elderlypeopledesperatefor accommodation.”
Oneof14
Katikati’sAbbeyfieldHouseis one of14inNewZealandthat catersforresidentsagedabove 65,toprovideaffordablerental
EverdiendeGraaf,SavahnaLeProu,JoyLeProu,ValHelm andCaroleParkerofAbbeyfieldWBOPenvisagebreaking groundatWillsRdthisyear.
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Anestimated300singers withanaverageageof83 willbeperformingfor charityatthesecondannual BayofPlentyVillagesMusic FestivalinAugust.
Atlastyear’sinauguralevent, sixchoirsputontwoconcertsat BethlehemBaptistChurchand raisedaround$4000forcharities WaipunaHospiceandStarJam. “Theywerebothsohappy,”says eventorganiserHelenavander Merwe.“StafffromtheTauranga CityCouncilsawitandwereso impressedthatthisyear,they’ve sponsoredabiggervenue.”
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TCCmanagerofcommunity developmentandemergency managementPaulaNaudesays
herteamwasblownawaybythe talentofthechoirswhenthey performedlastyear.
“Weloveseeingourolder communitysharetheirpassion forbeingonstageandbringing joytotheircommunity.We arepleasedtosupportthis amazingevent,asmusicplaysan importantroleinpeople’slives, bringsjoy,andgivesareasonfor communitiestocometogether.”
TheconcertisatBethlehem BaptistChurchfrom2pmon August10andinvolvestwo additionalchoirsfromAlthorpe VillageandPapamoaSands. SupportfromOmokoroa CountryEstate,Metlifecare andŌmokoroa’sCoffeeClub hasallowedprintingoftickets, programmesandprofessional soundequipment.“It’sjust
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huge,”saysHelena.“Oneofthe ladiesinourchoiris93years old.Lastyearwefocussedon olderchoralepieces,butthis year’srepertoireismuchbetter. We’reperformingahugerange ofsongsthatwillappealtoso manypeople.”
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Helenasayspreparationkeeps peoplelivinginretirement villagessociallyandphysically active.“Thepeopleinvolvedfind joyinsharingjoy.Singingreally doeshaveahugepositiveimpact onallthoseinvolved.”
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Whenaninjuryturned 77-year-oldCarol’sworld upsidedown,herlimited mobilitymadesimple everydaytasksdifficult andpainful.
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EnochTie,16,playstheflute whilehisyoungersiblingsElisha Tie,12,andEphraimTie,14, areviolinists. Photo:JohnBorren.
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Musicisvery importanttoone Taurangafamily, asitbringsthem together.
Bothparents,aswell as aunts,unclesand cousinshavemusical talentintheTiefamily –theysing,playthe pianoandorchestral instruments.
Nowthreeyoungsiblingsofthe Tiefamilywillperforminthe YouthPhilharmonicTauranga andBayofPlentySymphonia concertthisSaturday,June29in TaurangaCity. EnochTie,aged16,whoplays theflute,willperformalongside youngersiblingsandviolinists ElishaTie,12,andEphraimTie, 14,atHolyTrinitychurch.
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TheBethlehemCollege studentsgrewupinamusical household,immersedinthe sightsandsoundsofinstruments fromaveryyoungage,and todaythetriocanplayarange ofinstruments.Theyalllove beingpartoftheYPTandBOPS –andarelookingforwardto performinginconcert‘Young@ Heart2:Renewal’onSaturday night.“Iloveplayingthevariety ofpiecesWilliamchoosesfor
us.Iwillbelookingforwardto ‘ShostakovichSymphonyNo.5’ becauseIlovehowitsounds,” saysEphraim.
Elishaenjoysplayingwithother instrumentsthatshe’dnotusually seeinherschoolorchestra,like brassandpercussion.“I’mmost lookingforwardtoplayingHolstLeidig’s‘Jupiter-BringerofJollity’ fromThePlanets.”
“Ilovethesoundofcertain chords,changesinkeyand tempothatwillalwayskeepuson ourtoes,andthatithasdifferent stylesfromslowtofast.”
Enoch–whoalsowonthe BOPSRisingStarscompetition lastyear–says“growingup, musichasbeenanirreplaceable aspectofmylife”.
“Sincewewereyoung,my parentshavevaluedteaching musictomysiblingsandI.And becauseofthis,allfourofus startedplayingpianoatayoung
age.Withinmyextendedfamily, almostallofmyaunts,uncles andcousinshavesomesortof musicaltalent…Weoftenshare musicwitheachother,whether itbethroughsendingvideos,or playingtogether.”
Theconcert Enochappreciatesperforming inYPTandbeingchallenged inBOPS.“I’mreallylooking forwardtoplayingRalph VaughanWilliams’‘Wasps Overture’,whichdepictsbuzzing waspsswarmingaroundina playfulmanner.”
‘Young@Heart2:Renewal’, conductedbyWilliamMcElwee is3pmSaturday,June29at HolyTrinitychurch.Ticketscost adults$15;freeforunder-18s.
Buyticketsat:eventfinda.co.nz, phone:0800BUYTIX(289849) orattheisiteonTheStrand. Doorsalesavailable.
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Rotoehuforestfor kōkako habitat–stoppingaplanfor loggingroadsthrough theforestandalsoa planforloggingand growingblackwood treesinkōkakohabitat,” saysspokesperson CaroleLong.“Rotoehu forestisnowthetopsite forkōkakotoflourish!” Carolesaysallare welcometotheJuly 1meeting–“wewill providesupperforour guestsandtherewillbe araffleavailable–so bringsomecash!” Formoreinformation ontheJuly1public meetingwithCarmel RichardsonorTePuke F&B,email: carolelong@xtra.co.nzor phone:0272747642.
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Theclassicalmartialarts ofJapanarederivedfrom combatsystemsdesigned specificallyforsurvivalin timesofactualconflict.
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KiwipoetrysingsinMatarikiconcert
It’ssomeofNewZealand’sbestpoetry presentedinauniqueway.Maungatapu residentandinternationallyacclaimed composerNigelWilliamshasputthewords fromsixKiwipoetstomusicfortwospecial performancesbyTaurangaCivicChoir.
“They’vebeenwonderfulwordstowork with,”saysNigel.“Matarikiisourstorytotell, soIwantedtomakesurethatmymusicwas inclusive.That’swhyit’snotjustchoirandpiano, wealsohaveastringquartet,afluteandtwo percussionists.”
Nigelsaysthefluteimitatesbirds.
“Weliveinacountryofbirdsong.Oneofthe poemsisalovestoryaboutabellbird.
“AnotherisapieceofmusicthatIwrotewhen mybrotherwasdying.It’sfourminutesofstillness andbeauty.Rememberingtherecentlydepartedis partofMatariki.”
Oneofthepoets,ApiranaTaylor,willbethere. “There’salovelylineinhispoem,‘Harakeke’;‘flax fingersweavethemoonlight’.Imadethatthetitle foralleightpiecesofmusicthatI’vewritten.”
TheMCisheadofTeReoMāoriatTauranga Girls’College,CarolStorey,whowillexplainthe
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significanceofeachpieceofmusic.
“We’reonajourneytogetherandthat’s somethingtocelebrate,”saysNigel.
‘FlaxFingersWeavetheMoonlight’willbe performedatStPeter’sChurch,SpringSt, Tauranga,onSaturday,July6,at1.30pmand againat4pmwithsharedfoodforeveryone.
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ComposerNigelWilliamsrunningthrougha practicewithTaurangaCivicChoir. Photo:supplied.
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Firstup,GaryHarvey’slatestalbum ‘OuttaMyHead’isofficiallyoutand verygooditistoo.Garyhasbeen ontheNewZealandmusicscenefor decades,oncewithAuckland’sfabled RedHouseRockers,morerecently withtheNightOwls.
HerelocatedtoTaurangain2020and forsomeoneinhismid-70scertainly hitthegroundrunning:he’splayedthe oddgig,exhibitedhisphotography, andatWelcomeBay’sColourfield Studiohasrecordedanalbum.
Gary’smusicalnicheisepic retro-rockAmericana–hehasa tremendoushard-livedrockvoice–leaningtowardsoldwesthistory. Thatcontinueswithsongssuchas
‘ElBandito’and‘Carolina’,which alongsidebigguitarsfeaturesevocative pianofromproducerTimJulian.They sitwithfunrockers‘PaparazziKid’ andthetitletrackwhilesax-led‘Name ofTheFather’isatoughpaternalode. ThisismyfavouriteofGary’s albums.
Thingsmutate…
Itstartedasaquickprojectwith threemusiciansfromtheband Brilleaux.Butthingsmutateand threeyearslatertheguitarofBruce RolandsandbassofBrianFranksare joinedbyarosterofTauranga’sfinest, includingdrumsfromJeffNilson andhornsfromMarkDennisonand NevilleGrenfell. There’salaunchatthemonthly CleaverIndieArtistsgigatBayfair’s
FreeportwithCleaver&Coon July4;youcanhearGarywith fullbandaswellasTeAwamutu countrysingerRowdy’sRoseand hostsRehaab.
Meanwhile,JanIzett’ssecond album,‘GirlInTheGlass’, dropsnextweek,andindie popstersCrookedFinger’sdebut, recordedatMountMaunganui’s Studio11b,‘UnshackledVol 1’,isoutnowwithalaunchgig attheJamFactoryonJuly12. Morenextweek.
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Studio11bseemstobe continuallybusy–unsurprisingly giventhequalityofproducerengineerEvanPope’swork –acrossawidevarietyofgenres, fromthelatestalbumbyblues practitionersTheFlaming Mudcatstoanewsingle‘Chaos ofTheRain’fromAuckland heavymetaltrioTheSunGods. LeavingTaurangafora moment,acoupleofbluesynew releasescaughtmyattention.
Firstisthelatest singlefromWellington bluesmanDarrenWatson. ThisisDarrenWatson, singer-songwriter-guitarist, whooncefronted1980s bandChicagoSmoke Shopandisclosetothe topoftheheapasfaras Kiwibluesplayersgo.
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Morerecentlynotedforaseries ofpoliticalsongsinan“Elvis CostellomeetsJohnHiatt”vein, ‘SomethingGottaGive’isareturn tofunkyblueswithgreatbacking vocalsandguitarsoundinglike AlbertKingmeetsAlbertCollins. AllIcansayisdamnfinework! Mysongofthemonth.Darren alsooffersmusicalservicesto
TePukeKiwicoastLionsClubmembers havebeenworkingtirelesslysinceJanuaryto collectandsortthousandsofbooks–now it’stimeforthereadingwormstowriggle inanddevourthem!
Thisweek,theclub’s29thannualbookfairis beingrunduringMatarikiweekend,fromJune 28-30.Andtherewillbemorebooksthanever beforeduetothegiftingofbooksfromtwoother Lionsclubsinthedistrict,whichhasmeantcalling onfriendsandfamilytohelpout.
“Clubmembersaregratefultohavethehelpof Nick[deHoog]whopicksupthebooksfromthe TePukedrop-offspotsanddoestheheavylifting duringthebooksorts,andtothepartnerswhohelp outwhenneeded,”saysconvenorMaxineShanks.
“PaperPlusTePukehasbeenextremelyhelpful withprintingalltheflyersthathavebeencirculated aroundtownandtheclubisverygratefulforall theirhelp.Mpachasalsobeenextremelyhelpful withprovidingsponsorshipfortheadvertising.”
TheclubwillhavethehelpofTePukeHigh School’sfirstXIfootballteamtohelpwiththesetup.“Theseboysnotonlyhelpsetoutallthetables butliftalltheboxesofbooksfortheladies.Without them,thebookfairwouldnotbepossible.”
others–checkhisFacebook page–providingeverythingfrom guitarsolostofullproduction, allfromthecomfortofhis homestudio.Heartheresults: Taranaki’sKarenClarkeBlues Womanhascollaboratedwith himforhernewly-releasedsingle ‘BruisedandWondering’,atasty littlebluesrhumbagroove.Yum.
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NickdeHoog,centre,ishelpingwiththecollection ofbooksforthisyear’sKiwicoastLionsBookFair thatstartsonJune28.He’sflankedby,fromleft, PatCameron,JulieGallagher,AnneColeand MaryJacobi. Photo:StuartWhitaker.
TheclubwillalsohavethehelpoftheTePuke HighSchool’sfirstandsecondXIhockeyteamsto helpwiththepackdownonSundayafternoon. “Theseteamsarechangingtheirtrainingschedule tohelpus.Therearebooksforallagessogoalong duringtheweekend,getsomewinterreadingor puzzles,DVDs,CDsorLPsandsupporttheclub’s latestprojects.”
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