19July2024, Issue1219
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Mostparentscanrelatetothestruggle ofgettingtheiryoungsterstotryhealthy newfoods. AtOropiSchool,though,kidsare enjoyinglesscommonvegetableslike
artichokesandredcabbageinthemeals theycreateaspartoftheGardentoTable programme.Butit’snotjustgrowingand eatingfood-co-ordinatorAndreaHabacht isalsotryingtoinstilgoodmanners.
“Thingslikecomingtogethertosharea meal,chattingpolitelyandwaitingyour turn.Justthosesimplelifeskills,”shesays. Somerecentfundingmeansshe’sbeen abletoaddarchesthathelporganisethe
schoolgarden. Readmoreabouttheprogramme’s successatOropiSchoolonpage12. Pictured:CashBerentoon-Dinosand AndreHawes. Photo:JohnBorren.
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Spankings,whuppingsandback-handers
Spankings, whuppings and back-handers
Thetannoyinthesupermarket crackledurgently.
“Murderinaislesix,murderinaisle six,bythetea,coffee,longlifemilkand ricecrackers.”Ofcoursetherewasn’t, butitsoundedlikeit.
Afive-year-oldwasinfulltemper tantrum-purpleinthefacescreaming, tearsstreaming,showersofspittle,arms flailing.Hehadlosttheplot,venting angerandfrustrationtotheentire supermarket.AndMumhadlostcontrol.
“River,pleasestopitdear?”pleaded Mum.ButthisRiverwashhaving noneofit,coursingontoowardsfull meltdown.AfloodedRivverofswirling, ragingemotion.
Shoppers,strangers,werreeyeingeach otheruncomfortably.
“It’sjustangerandfrusttration”she explained.“He’stryingto o communicate hisneedsandemotions.”
Oh,that’salrightthen. Butyoucouldsenseoldd-fashioned attitudessurfacingaround d her –whywasn’tRivergrabbedby thelobeandmarchedouttside tocommunicatehisneedds andemotions.Shouldn’t Mumhaveexplained toRivertheremightbe consequences,andthey wouldn’tbecoatedin chocolateandcomefrozeen onastick,whichwasappparently therootcause.
Thecondemnedwouldcountdown tothemomenttheGrimReaperpulled himfromhiscell.Iwouldcountdown to5.30pmwhenmyfatherarrived homeandturnedexecutioner,paddled mybutt.“Thiswillhurtmemorethan ithurtsyou,”hewouldsay.Bollocks.
to the moment the Grim Reaper pulled him from his cell. I would count down
Creativecruelty
Hewasalsocreativewithhis punishments.LikethetimeGary Postlethwaitegavemealickingafter school.ThenextdayIgotaphonecall fromSergeantSommerville,thelocal
“Gentleparenting,”sneeredone witnesstoRiver’sdam-bursting behaviour.
“Youhurtmyfeelingswhenyou behavelikethatRiver.”Harrumph!!”
Cruelandunusual
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Gotustalkingabout‘crueland unusualpunishments’heapedonus babyboomersforminorinfractions.
Wewereshamelesslyslapped, smacked,strapped,caned,whupped –anythingthatinvolvedpainand humiliationwasonthetable.Not sayingitwasright,butithappened.
Notsayingitmademeabetterperson, butIdon’thaveacriminalrecord… althoughtherewereacoupleofclose scrapes.Ofcoursetherewere“wait untilyourfathergetshome”situationssomethingakintodeathrow.
It’saback-to-backweekendof classicalmusiconatBaycourt!
FromourtalentedYouthChamber Ensembletoadebutpianistsolistto OpusOrchestra’sKarohirohi
plod,tellingmeIhadbeenreported fightinginapublicplaceandIwas nowinhis“blackbook.”Ididn’tknow whatapoliceman’sblackbookwasbut Ipresumeditwasacompendiumof felons,crooks,perpsandne’er-do-wells, guysstaringatprison.Ofcoursemy fatherhadconspiredwiththeSergeant. Beatenuponeday,shamedthenext, lessonlearned.
Afriendwaspetrifiedofthewooden spoon-shewouldcowerinthecorner everytimeitcameout,coveringher butt.“AndallbecauseIwasachild withpersonality-well,thatwasn’t allowedinthe1980s.”
MyMum,blessher,wasalways breakingwoodenspoons.Itneverhurt us.Wewerejustgratefulshedidn’tfind somethingheavier,harder,orcutting, likethecane,orrattan,whichSingapore
usesforjudicialandprisoncanings. Yep-onceuponatimeschoolboys, includingthisone,andadultinmatesgot thesamecorporalpunishment. Oneminuteahighschoolteacherwas discussingthesyntaxofProsperoorthe anglesofanisoscelestriangleandthe nexthewastellingyoutobend,closethe l legs,aand whacking you withtherattan orcane.Itwasimprecise- thebruises andweltscouldbeinflicteedanywhere betweenthekneesandsmmalloftheback. Theindignityandtheaggonylingered fordays-thebruisinglonnger.Brutal punishmentforminorsinns. Wasn’trightbutthat’sthhewayitwas. Theoldback-handder Now,here’samemorable e taleof summaryjustice.Afriend d wasat thefamilydinnertablewhhenhe inadvertentlyletslipwithapejorative termtohismother–ussedthe offensivefemaledogwword.Hedidn’t seeitcomingbutwhhenheopened hiseyes,hewasonhhisbackonthe floor,staringatthe e ceiling,after beingfirmlybackk-handed. BetweenmouthhfulshisDad saidcalmly-“WWhenyoucan, pleasegetup,apologisetoyour motherandgotoyourroom.” Andthecoupdegrâce.“Andifyou can’tremembersheisyourmother, pleaseremembersheismywife.” Ouch!
Slappedaboutwithwords
Wordscanbejustaspainfulasaslap, thwackorthrup.LikewhenIdescribed someone“whor-ingoffdowntheroad.” Imeantharing.Dadcalmlyaskedme toexplainmychoiceofwords. Ididn’texplainverywellbecausehe thenadvisedthatI:“shouldn’tusewords Ididn’tknowthemeaningof”. IfIwasn’tembarrassedenough,he added:“Therearesomanybeautiful wordsintheEnglishlanguage,whyuse badones,horribleones”. Oh,thepowerofbeingslappedwitha fewwell-chosenwords.
Unique piece of aviation history
Tauranga’saviationmuseumwillbecome thepermanenthometoareplicaofwhat’s believedtobetheworld’soldestpowered flyingaircraft.
ClassicFlyershastakenpossessionofthefull-sized reproductionofNewZealandinventorRichard Pearse’s1903aircraftthatwasamongthefirsttofly. Itwaspainstakinglyreconstructedover15years bylateAucklandengineerIvanMudrovcichbuthas beeninstoragesincehisdeathin2018.
“ForaviationenthusiastsinNewZealand,thisis averyuniquedisplayandwe’repleasedtohaveitat ClassicFlyers,”saysCEOAndrewGormlie.
“It’soneoftheearliestaircraftandpotentiallyflew ayearbeforetheWrightbrothersintheUS.”
Ivan’sson,Ivan,andgrandson,Joseph,both workedwithhimonwhatisnowconsidereda familylegacy.
“Ithoughtitwasmydad’sbestidea,”saysIvan. “Iwasrapt.It’sthebiggestprojectheevertookon. “Itabsorbed15yearsofhislifethrough researchingandbuilding.I’manaircraftengineer, soIhelpedoutwhereIcould,andwehavephotos ofJosephgettinginvolvedfromwhenhewastwo
yearsold.”
BoththeoriginalbuiltbyPearseandthereplica havemanagedshort“hops”offtheground,but whethertheaircraftofficiallyflewornotisn’tthe debateasfarasIvanisconcerned.
“ThesignificanceisthatPearsewasaKiwipioneer atthesametimeastheWrightbrothers,sohewas upthereamongthefirst,”saysIvan.
“IputhiminthesamecategoryasBurtMunro andJohnBritten.
“Dad’sintentionwastobuildtheaircraftand allowotherstocometotheirownconclusions.
“It’sbeenlyinginMum’sshedsowelikethatit willnowbeonshow.”
Thereplicawithits12mwingspanwilltakepride ofplacehangingfromtheroofofClassicFlyers,so thatit’svisiblefromtheeventroom.
“WecannowtellthestoryofRichardPearse,”says Andrew.“He’stheonewhooriginallyinventedit around1900atTemuka,nearChristchurch.
“Hemayhavebeenthefirstguythatflewinthe worldbutirrespective,hewasstilldoingaseriesof testflightsasearlyasanyoftheaviationpioneers aroundtheplanetsoit’sprettycool.”
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Taurangateen’sglobalwin Taurangateenagerand YamahaambassadorLevi Townleyhasetchedhis nameinthehistorybooks, becomingthefirstKiwi ridertoclaimaworldjuniormotocross titleafterwinningthe2024FIMJunior MotocrossWorldChampionship85ccclass intheNetherlands.
The14-year-old’sincredibleachievement wasmadeonhisdebutattemptridinginthe deepDutchsandoftheCircuitKamperweg Heerde,withthedecisiontocompetemade onlyeightshortweeksago.
Ashedrovebacktohisaccommodation aftertherace—withhisfatherBenTownley (formersupercrossandmotocrossstar)and hisyoungerbrotherJaggar,whoalsoracedin the85ccclass,themagnitudeofhisvictory wasstillsinkingin.
“Itwasanamazingweekendforme.
“Iwasn’texpectingit.Iwasexpectingtogo andlearnasmuchasIcould,”Levisays.
Cyanobacteriawarning Recreationalwater usersshouldbeawareof potentialblue-greenalgae bloomswhenusinglocal waterwaysduringthe nextfewmonths,saysTe WhatuOraHealthNew Zealand.
Highlevelsofcyanobacteria,orblue-green algae,canbetoxicandharmfultohealth.
“Algalbloomscandeveloprapidlyand unpredictably.
“Ifthewaterlooksdiscoloured,smells unusual,orifthereisscumorleatherymats ofblackorbrownalgaeonthesurfaceof lakesoronthebedsofrivers,it’sbestnotto enterthewateroreatshellfishfromthearea,” saysDrGregoryEvans.
Duringwinter,testingforblue-greenalgae iscarriedoutasneededandinresponseto reportsaboutpossiblealgalbloomsinthe region.
Busfarechanges
Busfarechangesarecomingforusers aged6-24.
Thechanges,whichtakeeffectfrom Monday,July29,arearesultofGovernment fundingfortheCommunityConnectfare schemeending,saysastatementfromthe BayofPlentyRegionalCouncil.
Thekeypointsare:Childrenaged0-5: nochange,freetravelcontinues;children aged6-18:freetraveltosupportschool commutes(before9amand2.30pm-6pm), transitioningfromall-dayfreetravel;young adultsaged19-24:standardadultfare, transitioningfromhalf-pricefareadultfare.
Publictransportcommitteechairman CouncillorAndrewvonDadelszensaysthe changereflectstheneedtofillafundinggap whilelimitingthecostimpactonbususers andmaintainingkeyservicesforschool-age childrenandyoungadults.
From plans to progress
Inearly2021Tauranga’sfuture was“prettybleak”,itscouncilhad beensacked,theCBDwaslittered withemptyshops,andtheCovid pandemiccontinueditsgripon NewZealand’sfifth-largestcity.
ThisiswhatTaurangaCity’s four-personcommission,ledbyformer NationalMPAnneTolley,wastasked withturningaround.
Whentheyfirstarrived,plansfor unrealisedprojects“tumbledoutofthe cupboards,”saysTolley.
Nearlyfouryearson,thecommission havecompletedamyriadofthose projects,someofwhichhadbeeninthe worksfor20years.
Theirtenuredividedthecitywith manyopposedtotheirappointment, buttheywereputthere“todoajoband getonwithit”.
Theteamoffourwashandpickedby formerLocalGovernmentMinister NanaiaMahuta.
TheirtermstartedinFebruary 2021,afterthepreviouscouncilwas dischargedofitsdutiesbyMahutafor poorbehaviour,infighting,leaksof
confidentialinformationandtheinability tosetratesatarealisticlevel.
MakingupTolley’steamwere commissionersShadrachRolleston, aplannerwithMāoriengagement expertise,BillWasleyaplannerwith localgovernmentseniormanagement experience,andStephenSelwoodthe formerchiefexecutiveofInfrastructure NewZealand.
LocalDemocracyReportingsat downwiththecity’sstewardstotalk aboutthetrialsandtriumphsof runningTaurangabeforetheirterm officiallyendsnextweek.
In2021theonlyglimmerofhopefor thecitycentrewasthe$200million Farmersdevelopment,saysTolley. “Therewasn’talotelse,itwaslikethere werewill-o’-the-wisps[impossiblegoals] tumblingdownthemainstreet.”
Taurangalocal,Rollestonadds:“Ifyou thinkbackthreeandahalfyearsago. Whatwasourfuture?
“Itwasprettybleak.”
“[People]cannowseewhatthe futureholds.”
FindingTauranga’spulse Partofthisfutureisthe$306mcivic
precinctTeManawatakioTePapa.Due forcompletionin2028,theprecinct willhousealibrary,acivicwharefor meetings,andthecity’sfirstmuseumand exhibitioncentre.
Thisprojectalongsideupgradestothe waterfrontandotherpublicspacesmarks a$500mcouncilinvestmentaimedat revivingthecity’sheart.
Tolleysaystheirprojectshave createdconfidenceintheCBDsothat privateinvestmentisnowthreetimes thatofcouncil’s.
“Infiveyears’timeit[theCBD]will beunrecognisable.Thecitycentrewill behumming,andpeoplewillbeproud oftheircity.”
Privateprojectsincludetherecently completed$200mFarmersresidential andretaildevelopment,38Elizabeth, the$19mmasstimberofficeat90 DevonportthatTaurangaCityCouncil willlease,andthe$20mNorthern QuarteronTheStrand.
Alegacyofhope
Despitethecouncil’shugeinvestment, TeManawatakioTePapaisn’tthelegacy Tolleywantedtoleave.
“Iwantedtoleaveacitythatwasproud
Commissioners Bill Wasley, left, Stephen Selwood, Anne Tolley and Shadrach Rolleston after the final council meeting of their term. Photo: Alisha Evans.
The commission’s time running Tauranga
ofitsheritage,knewwhereit wasgoing,andwasjustgetting ondoingit.
“Whenwecame,wefound anorganisation[TaurangaCity Council]thatwasverydefensive, veryinward-focused.
“Andrightfromdayone,we weredeterminedtoensurethat thecouncilwasveryoutwardfocusedandworkedinthe community.”
Herfavouriteexampleofthis istherecentlyopened$3.6m skateparkinMountMaunganui. Itwasdesignedbya communitypanelandskatepark designerRichLandscapes.
Councilfunded45percent ofthecost,therestcamefrom communitygrants.
TaurangaresidentBillWasley saysaddressingthedeficitin communityfacilitieswasthe highlightofhisterm.
“Whetherthey’reparksand reserves,the[MemorialPark] aquaticcentre,skateparks, theMarineParadecoastal pathway,thatwholesuiteof
activitieshasbeenabsolutelykey, becauseit’saboutprovidingthe peoplethings.”
Itwaskeytocontinuethat investment,hesays.
“There’snopointbuildingall thesethingsandlettingthemgo andnothavingmaintenance.”
Nothinglost
Rollestonsayshishighlightwas therangeofculturalissuesthat thecommissionhadresolvedor startedworkon.
Thisincludedtheco-ownership ofthelandbeneathTe ManawatakioTePapabetween councilandmanawhenua.
“Whenwedidthetransfer… therewasnothinglost…itwas thehonourablethingtodoto resolvethoseissues.”
Councilalsoworkedwith WairoaMaraeonthePōteriwhi developmentandsetasideland forWhareroaMaraewhichis facingcoastalinundationand issueswithairpollutionforthe industrialareathatsurroundsit.
“There’sawholesuiteof
thesethingsthattheMāori communityhaveraised continuallywithcouncilover alongperiodoftimetoseek aresolutionto.”
Selwood,wholivesin Rollestonbutbasedhimself inMountMaunganuiwhen needed,saysthecommission wasina“remarkablyprivileged position”.
“Ouronlymissioninlife wastomakedecisionsinthe bestlong-terminterestsof thecityasawhole,withno politicalagendastopush otherthandoingthevery bestjobwecould.”
Thecity’sfirstelectioninfive yearsisonJuly20andthe commission’stermofficially endswhentheresultsare finalisedinaweek’stime.
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TaurangaCityresidentshave an idea thisweekendwhowillbe sitting onthenewcitycouncil. VotingendsthisSaturdayfor the localelections.
Votingpacks-whichhavebeen sent outtoresidents-includea voting paper,returnenvelopeand a candidateinformationbooklet.
In a firstforTauranga,residents can droptheircompletedvoting paper intooneofdozensof handy orangevotingbinsacross the city
Securevotingbinsareavailable at every Taurangasupermarket, as well asallTaurangaCity Libraries,andtheMountHub.
Voters canfindtheirnearest voting binbyusingthehandy orange bin locator on council’s elections webpage
Residents can also drop their
Voting days are numbered
votingpaper,inthereturn envelope,intoanymailbox Votersmustreturntheir completedvotingpapersin the returnenvelopeprovided- either bypostbeforeWednesday, July 17,ortoanorangevoting bin beforemiddaySaturday,July 20.
Councilusesthesingle transferrablevotesystem, whichmeansvotersranktheir preferredcandidates,instead of puttingatick.
Youcanvoteforasmany or as fewcandidatesasyouwish Ifyourfirstpickdoesn’t get the numbersandiseliminated from thefirstround,thenyour vote goestoyoursecondpick, and soonuntilonecandidate has a majority of votes
Voting closes midday Saturday, July 20
Boat ramp charge ‘not on ’
Boatieswillnowhavetopaytoparktheir trailernearsomeboatrampsinTauranga. Itwillcost$20adaytoparkaboattrailer nearthePilotBay,SulphurPointandWhareroa Reserveboatramps.
Taurangaresidentswillbeabletopurchasea $200yearlypassfortheirtrailerinsteadofpaying thedailycharge.
ThechargeswereintroducedonJuly1.
PukehinaresidentRichardHowardclaimsthis showsthecouncilistargetingratepayerswho “havenochoicebuttopayforservicesthatthey alreadypaidfor”.
Richardspeaksonbehalfofmanyfisherman friendswhowillbeaffectedbythisdecision.
“Iamaregularfisherman,mainlyonshorenow IhavesoldmyboatbutIgooutwithmembers ofourlocalPukehinaFishingClubInc.
“Manyofourmembersusemostoftheramps fromWhakatānetotheMount.
“Our25boatingmembersofabout135 memberswouldusetherampsatleasttwoto threetimespermonth.Thiswouldmeanthere wouldbeatleasttwoadultsonboard,andwe haveastrongkids’ sectionsomanytimes therewouldbekidson board,
“Therearealsoabout another10boatieson thebeachthatalsouse therampsalongwith theirfamilies.”
Richardsaystheboat ownersalreadyhavethe costofpropertyrates, roadandfueltaxplus GST.
“Ifthecouncilthinks
thisideaissogreatthenwewillhavetostart chargingallthosethatusethecyclewaysthat onceagainratepayersalreadypaidforandget littleusenorbringsinrevenue.
“Thecosttoadministerthisandthecostto installandmaintainthemeterswilleatupthe inputfromtheboaties,”Richardclaims.
“Whilewearegoingdownthislinewhyno bringinpathwaytax.”
Chargesnecessary-council
Inresponse,TaurangaCityCouncilspacesand placesmanagerAlisonLawsaysthesechargesare necessaryasmoneyisneededformaintenanceof theboatramps.
“Theongoingmaintenanceofboatramps includeswaterblasting,maintenanceinspections, allowanceforreplacementofpontoonunits,line marking,signagereplacement,lightingrepairs andsandremoval.
“Tohelpkeepratesriseslow,itsimportant peoplepaytheirfairsharetowardsmaintaining thefacilitiesandservicestheyusethemost, andmanyothercouncilsinNewZealandhave implementedauser-payssystemfortheirboat rampsand/orboatramptrailerparking.
“Also,visitorstoTaurangausingtheramps arebenefitingfromthesefacilitieswithout contributingtotheircost.
“Wherecouncilconsidersthereisaclearly identifiedrelationshipbetweenusersandthe servicesprovided,particularlywithanimmediate benefit,itwillimplementfeesandchargesfor thatactivity.Charginguserfeesreflectsthe privatebenefitofanactivity,andtheuseoffees andchargesmaybebalancedwithotherfunding sourceswhichrecogniseapublicbenefit.”
Theannualcostofmaintenanceand depreciationoftherampsis$233,691,according toacouncilreport.
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25yearsofHealthShuttles
Localswhohavevolunteeredtheirtime todrivefreehealthshuttlesforHatoHone StJohnwillbepartofacelebration thisweekend.
AnafternoonteaisbeingheldonSunday, July21,tomark25yearssincetheservicebegan inTauranga.
AlanPinehasbeenavolunteerforthe organisationfor69yearsandsaysittakesagreat dealofcommitment.
“Ourdriversaremostlyretired,”hesays.
“Oncethey’vegonethroughtheinitialinterview andchecks,theycompleteafirstaidcourse, drivingassessmentandanobservershiftbefore weconsiderthemreadytoberosteredon.”
TheofficiallaunchoftheserviceinTaurangawas heldonJuly24,1999,withapurpose-builtFord Couriervanthatcouldtakeseatedandwheelchair
customers.Theoriginalteamcomprisedsix volunteers.Thatnumberhasnowgrownto30 who’verackedup4847driverhoursinthelast twelvemonthstransporting800customers.
Around40pastandpresentvolunteersalong withtheirpartnersareexpectedtojointhe celebrationthisweekend.
“Thevolunteersdogreatwork,”saysAlan.“It’sa veryworthwhilejobbecausepeoplewhouseour servicehavenoothermeansofgettingtotheir medicalappointments.It’snotjustfortheelderly; we’lltakeanyonewhoneedshelp.”
HatoHoneStJohnAmbulanceHealthShuttleis afreeserviceoperatingtwovansthatgetsaround halfitsrunningcostsfromdonations.It’scurrently lookingformorevolunteerdriverstokeepthe serviceoperating,alongwithfundingstreamsfor ongoingHealthShuttleoperatingexpenses.
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GreertonVillageglowswithwintermagic
GreertonVillagehasundergoneastunning wintertransformation,nowglowingand warmingupwithvibrantyarnbombing andenchantinglights.
Cherryblossomtreeslitupalong ChadwickRoad.
CherryblossomtreesalongCameronRd areadornedwithcolourfulknittedand crochetedtrunksleeves,addingacozytouchto thechillyseason.
Theseartisticdisplaysarecomplementedby outdoorsculptures,featuringartfulbutterflies, dragonfliesandpūkehos–allmadeofsteel.
“Someofthesculpturesarehangingandsome areattachedtothetrees,”saysGreertonVillage MainstreetmanagerMahiaMartelli.
StartingneartheChadwickRd/CameronRd intersection,14cherryblossomtreesilluminate thepavementalongChadwickRd,castinga warmglow,theirtrunkswrappedinlights.
OppositetheGreertonLibrarythevillageoak
treedazzleswithlargelitstars,symbolisingthe starsofMatariki.
“Wewanttobringasenseofvibrancytothe gloomymidwinterdaysandnights,”saysMahia.
GreertonVillageisinvitingeveryoneto experiencethemagicandwarmthofitsseasonal makeover,withthestreetsturningonafestiveair duringtheday,andagainatnight.
WelcomeBay’sWaitahaReserve, includingtheplaygroundandskatepark, isclosedtothepublicwhileitundergoes anupgradebyTaurangaCityCouncil.
“Wedecidedtokeeptheoldbasketball courtforabitlongerasitprovides astableplatformforthestorageof materialsandvehicles.
“Wewouldliketoadviseyouthatthe areaisaconstructionsite,andthepublic needstorefrainfromentering.”
Accordingtocouncil,thefocusofthe designisonenhancingplayopportunities
andprovidingmorewaysforthe communitytousethereserve.
“Thenewupgradesincludea newbasketballcourt,playground replacement,bikeracks,arecycling station,andarangeofshadedseatingand picnicfacilities.Pathswillgiveimproved accesstotheupperlawnareas.”
Councilhopetohavetheupgrades completedbyOctober.Forore information,see: letstalk.tauranga.govt.nz/projects/ welcome-bay-parks-improvements
Volunteer drivers from left to right, Jack Weir, Kent Leung, Kevin Shanks, Bruce Callender, Alan Pine, Graeme Barnett, front centre, and Garry Mason. Photo: Debbie Griffiths
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Anewbiketrackat MaungatapuSchoolis seeingsometamariki/children enjoytheirfirsttimeontwo wheels,andthecommunity learningtoridetoo.
MaungatapuSchoolofficially openeditsnewbiketrackonApril 10,atthestartofTerm2.
Withthetermnowfinished, actingprincipalOwenAllsopsays thetrackhasdonewondersinthe lastthreemonthsfortheschooland surroundingcommunity’stamariki butalsotheirwhanau.
“Anygivenweek,you’llfind familiescomingoutforapicnic.
“We’vereallyseenashiftinthe wayourschoolgroundsarebeing usedinthecommunity,whichis exactlywhatwehopedfor.”
The250-metretrackcost
TaurangaCityCouncil,BikeOn CharitableTrust,andRotary.
Theschoolordered40newbikes ofvarioussizesforstudentswithout abiketoensureeveryonefeels includedintheproject.
Theschoolalsoprovideshelmets, aworkshopandstoragefacilitiesso childrencanlearntocycleandlook afterthebikes.
“Somekidsdon’thavebikesat homesoit’sexcitingforusto bepartofthatlearningtoride experience.It’sbeenamazingto watchtheirprogression.”
Nowtheprojecthasreceived anotherboost-beingoneof31 schoolprojectstoreceivesupport fromBayofPlentyRegional Council’sSchoolSustainabilityand ResilienceFund.Thefundinghas gonetowardsabiketoolstation.
Constructionofanewsignalisedcrossingon FraserStbetween17thand18thavenuesis underwayandissettotakesix weekstocomplete, dependantonweather.
AccordingtoTaurangaCitycouncil,thecrossing willprovideasafecrossingpointforstudentsat TaurangaIntermediateSchool,TaurangaSpecial Schoolandresidentsintheneighbourhood. Workincludesinstallingthe signalisedcrossing betweenno181and182FraserSt;anewcycle lanemarkingonbothsides;andnewtrafficsigns androadmarkings.
“Severalolderkidsarebeing
Colossalsquidexhibitionopen
TheWesternBayMuseumin Katikatihasanewexhibitionopen thismonth.
TheColossalSquidNgu TipuaexhibitionrunsfromJuly 4-September30offeringvisitorsthe chancetodiscovertheawe-inspiring worldofthecolossalsquid.
Theexhibitionhasbeendeveloped andtouredbytheMuseumofNew ZealandTePapaTongarewa,and
delvesintothecaptivatingscience andhiddenmarvelsbehindoneof NewZealand’smostremarkable naturalhistoryspecimens.
Onlyeightadultcolossalsquid haveeverbeenscientifically documented,makingthisexhibition atrulyuniqueopportunityto uncoveritsmysteries.
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ConsumerNZisurgingthepublicand politicianstousetheirpowerandgive NewZealandersarighttorepair. Accordingtotheconsumeradvocacy group,eachyearKiwisthrowaway 97,000tonnesofe-waste-whichequates toenoughtoasterstofillEdenParkand theSkyTower.
ConsumerNZcampaignsadviserAbby DamensaysNewZealandistheonly countryintheOECDwithoute-waste regulations.“Ourlawsallowthesaleof
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AbbysaysConsumerNZaskspeople tosignitspetitionandcallonthe Governmenttointroducearepairability label-sowhenyoubuysomethingyou knowhowlongitwilllast,andhow repairableitis.Inthesamewayenergy ratingstellpeoplehowefficientaproduct istouse,arepairabilitylabelwould tellyouhoweasyitistorepair,says Abby.Viewthepetitionat:campaigns. consumer.org.nz/right-to-repair
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It’stimetobetransported backintimetotheBaroque erainEuropewhen musicwasburstingwith innovationandfresh musicalformssuchasa soloconcerto.
Audienceswerecaptivated bythebrillianceofAntonio Vivaldi’sgroundbreaking pieceswhichhespecially composedtoshowcasethe talentsofhisstudents.
aTelemannfluteconcerto,” saysAhlersViolinStudio’s AnneliAhlers.
Mostofthegrouphavebeen playingtogetherasaviolin ensembleforthepastfouryears.
FortheirSaturday performances,theyaredelighted tobeincluding16-year-old flautistEnochTieasthe soloistfortheTelemannFlute Concerto,and18-year-old PachakamacLemaasavery much-neededcellisttoplay thebassocontinuopartinall theworks.
correctstyle.”
Annelisaystheeightstudents willbejoinedbythreeteachers, withChaliumPoppyplaying theharpsichord,ThereseAhlers playingthecello,andAnneli playingtheviola.
“Theharpsichordstudent alsoplaysviolasowhenshe playstheviolaconcertoher harpsichordteacherwillplay theharpsichord.”
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EightTaurangastudentswill bebringingthreeconcertos byAntonioVivaldiandtwo concertosbyGeorgTelemann tolifeattwoconcertson SaturdayatBaycourt.
TheTaurangaYouthChamber EnsemblefromAhlersViolin StudioinTauranga,made upofviolinists,aviolist, harpsichordist,aflautist, andacellist,allaged11-18, willbeperformingat2.30pm and4.30pm.
“WearefocusingonVivaldi violinconcertos,adouble concertofortwoviolins,a Telemannviolaconcerto,and
Theviolinistsmakingupthe restoftheensembleareEphraim Tie,14,ElishaTie,12,Jasper Zhang,11,EstherEldo,12,and RyanSu,11.
EshaXu,11,alternates betweentheviolaand harpsichordindifferentworks.
JapaneseconductorNaotaka Maejima,whohasextensive experiencebothperformingas abaroquecellistinchamber musicandasasoloist,willbe conductingtheperformances.
“Hehasbeenworkingvery hardwiththem,”saysAnneli.
“HeisaBaroquespecialist soishelpingusdoitinthe
Theconcertostheywillbe performingbyVivaldiare ConcertoinDMinorfor StringsandBassoContinuo, ConcertoOp3.No.6inA minorforViolin,Stringsand BassoContinuo,andConcerto Op.3No.8inAminorfor TwoViolins,StringsandBasso Continuo.Thetwoconcertos byTelemannareConcertoin GMajorforFlute,TwoViolins andBassoContinuo,and ConcertoinGMajorforViola, StringsandBassoContinuo. Ticketstotheone-hour performancesat2.30pmand 4.30pmonSaturday,July20, atBaycourtX-Spacecanbe purchasedonEventfindaandat theBaycourtboxoffice.
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Sixteen-year-oldflautistEnochTie. Photo:JohnBorren.
Deliveringnow andforthefuture
RegionalCouncil’sTeMahereTūroaLongTermPlan 2024-2034wasadoptedon26June2024.
Keydecisionsincludedtheapprovaltoenableamanaged selldownprocessforpartofthePortofTauranga shareholdingtoaminimum28%.
Fundingwasallocatedforthedevelopmentofanew regionalparkand$1.23millioninfundingwasapproved forcommunitygroups.Publictransportinurbanareas willbefundedfromamixoftargetedandgeneralrates.
ThedevelopmentoftheLongTermPlanincluded comprehensivecommunityengagement,withsignificant interestandinputfromratepayersacrosstheregion.
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ProjectFuture Proof:Concrete pourbegins
Theexposedsheetpilesonthe WarrenColeWalkwayaregettinga coverup,withtheconcretepouring processofficiallyunderway.Overthe nextfourmonths,contractorswillwork insixmetresectionstoconcrete‘cap’the sheetpiles.Thisprocessinvolvesusing acustomsteelmouldthatispositioned aroundthesheetpilesandfilledwith concrete,givingthewallitsshape. UntiltheendofJuly,theWarrenCole WalkwaywillremainclosedandKakahoroa Driveisreducedtoonelane,withvehicles headingtowardsWhakatāneHeadsbeing detouredthroughtown.
Followingthis,weareplanninga stagedre-openingofthewalkwayand road.Anychangestoaccesswillbe communicatedinduecourse.
Thankyouforyourcontinuedpatience. Findoutmore: boprc.govt.nz/future-proof
Newratesremission andpostponement policiesnowavailable
Aratespropertyremissionmeansratesmaybepartly reducedorwaiveddependingontheremissionandthe criteria.From1Julywenowhavetwonewpoliciesthat ensurethatthereisconsistencyacrosstheregioninhow remissionsareapplied.
Keyfeaturesofthe“AllLand”policyincluderemitting upto100%ofratesforcommunityandnot-for-profit organisationsandrewardingtheenvironmentalenhancement orprotectionofland,whileanewpolicyforMāoriFreehold Landrecognisesthatlandisvaluedforamultitudeofreasons otherthansimplyasaresourcetobeusedordeveloped. Applicationsforremissionsforthe2024/25financialyear needtobereceivedby31July2024.
Formoreinformationontheremissionsavailableand accesstotherelevantforms,gototheratessectionon ourwebsite: boprc.govt.nz/rates
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We’readjustingyouthandyoungadultBaybusfares toalignwithrecentgovernmentfundingupdates.
Age0–5: Nochange;freetravelcontinues.
Age6–18: Freetraveltosupportschoolcommutes (before9:00AMand2:30-6:00PM),transitioning fromall-dayfreetravel.
FreetravelapplieswithyourBeeCardonweekdays duringschooltermonRotoruaCityridebuses, TaurangaBayhopperbuses(excludingRoute80KatikatiExpressandRoute81-Omokoroa),and WhakataneBayhopperRoute122.
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Earthquake-pronebuilding rulesunderreview
TheGovernmenthasannouncedan extensivereviewofthemanagement ofseismicriskinexistingbuildings toensureitisbeingmanaged effectivelyandinaworkable, proportionateway.
ASteeringGroupwithan independentchairwillprovide oversightofthereview,andthe MinistryofBusiness,Innovation andEmploymentwillplayakey role–butseveralkeycomponents willbedeliveredexternally,including
toensuretherightleveloftechnical inputandotherexpertiseinforms thereview.
Therewillbeopportunitiesfor inputduringthereviewandany legislativechangewouldbeginin 2026.Thereviewisthefirstofthree stagestoimprovehowseismicriskis managedinexistingbuildingsinNZ. Formoreinformation,visit:www. mbie.govt.nz/building-and-energy/ building/earthquake-prone-buildingand-seismic-risk-management-review
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S Students at Oropi School aresurprisingtheirparents bytryingunusualfoodsas partoftheGardentoTable programme.
“Peerpressureisgreatlike that,”laughsco-ordinator AndreaHabacht.“Wegrowless commonvegeslikeartichokes andredcabbage,sothekidsget moreadventurousandactually challengeeachother.
“Parentsoftentellmethat theirchildrenwouldn’thave trieddifferentthingsathome.”
Oropiisoneof22schoolsin theBOPbenefitingfromthe initiativeaimedatinspiring studentstogrow,harvestand thencookmealsmadefromthe vegetables.Lastyear,itreceived
$ $3000 from the Western Bay ofPlentyDistrictCouncil matchingfundtohelpwiththe manufacturingandinstallation ofwoodentrellisandsteel meshedarches.
“Thearcheshavebeenusedfor climbingplantslikebeansand pumpkins,”saysAndrea.
“They’replacedbetweenour raisedvegetablepatchessothat wecanwalkthroughthem.
“Theylookfantastic.”
Thekidslearnwherefood comesfromandcaringforthe plantsandchickensthatlay eggs,toharvesting,preparing foodandthensharing.
Thechildrenaretaughthow tocookvegetariandishesand eventhebakingoftenincludes kūmaraorpumpkin.
“Whatusedtobesucha
c common thing of having a vege patchintheyardisnowvery rare.Parentsareoftenbusy rushingamealontothetablein theeveninganddon’thavethe timetoshowtheirkidshowto preparethemeal.
“GardentoTableisbringing inthosehabitsthataregetting lostaswellasbuildinghealthy eatinghabits.”
Eachclassattheschoolgets fivesessionspertermineither thegardenorthekitchen. Therecipesusedinclassare onlineforfamiliestoaccessfrom home.
“Ireallylovefeedbacklike: ‘mychildnoweatslettuce’ orhasgreatknifeskillsorthat theynowwanttohelpinthe kitchen.Thatmakesmereally happy.”
UsingMETACAM20mg/mLSolutionforInjectionorMETACAM40mg/mLSolutionforInjection alongwithlocalanaestheticatdisbuddingprovidesanimproved,morecomfortableexperience forcalves StudieshaveproventhatrelievingpainwithMETACAMhasanimpactonthephhysiological,neuroendocrine andbehaviouralresponseswecanmeasureincalvesundergoingthisroutinehusbandryprocedure.1,2,3 Critically,METACAMhelpstomitigatethedelayedpainthatweknowoccursoncethe effectsof localanalgesiawearoff. TrustinMETACAMatdisbuddingtogivethecalvesinyyourcare,the bestcare.
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Everneededanexcuseto growoutthoseluscious locksintoagloriousmullet?
Well,Greertonvolunteer firefighterAaronMoorehas somenewsforyou.
MulletsforHopeisyour chancetogrowoutyourmop insignofsolidarityandasign ofhopeasfundsareraisedfor theIAmHopeFoundation whichsupportsthosestruggling withtheirmentalhealth.
Thenationwidemovement hasfounditselfinTauranga foreveryonetogetbehind thecause.
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Excitementisrunninghighfornext weekend’sTopfliteNationalBirdShow, whichisbeinghostedbytheTaurangaBird Club,followingtheirhighlysuccessful localshowlastyear.
Withlessthanaweekuntilhundredsof championbirdsgoondisplay,thelocalclubis intothefinaldaysofpreparation,forwhatwill
beoneofNZ’slargestbird showsinadecade.
“I’mextremelyexcited sothatit’shardtosleep,” saysTaurangaBirdClub presidentSherylBaron.
With1434birdsentered, shesaysit’s“beyondour wildestdreams”,andmany localmotelsarefullybooked.
“Withthecurrent economicsituation,we thoughtwe’dgetveryfew exhibitorsfromtheSouth Island,butwehavearound adozen,eitherflyinginor drivingup.
“Taurangaisn’tupthemain highway,peoplegotoHuntly andPalmerstonNorthfrom theSouthIsland,butthisis lookinglikeitwillbebigger thanlastyear’snationalin PalmerstonNorth.”
Sherylsaystheprestigious
nationalshowwaslastheld inTaurangain1993.
“Andbeforethat,1965.
“Theoddsarethatitwon’t behereforanother30years, socomeondown.”
Topflite,asmajorsponsors, providethesashesand rosettes,withfinancial supportalsocomingfrom thethreelocalAnimates stores,OneFoundation, PubCharities,andFour WindsFoundation.
Anopportunityfora speciallyguidedtourofthe showisopentoresidentsof retirementvillagesandelderly carefacilitiesontheFriday afternoonbeforeitopensto thepublic,saysSheryl.
“Itwillincludeaguided touraroundthevenueand aboutthebirds.”
JudgingfortheTopflite
NationalBirdShowwill runonFriday,July26 until3.30pm.
“Theretirementvillagetour willtakeplacefrom3.30pm5pmonFriday,afterjudginghas finished.Youneedtoemailuson: taurangabirdclub@gmail.com tobookforthis.”
Thisyear,350bird-themed artworksfromMaungatapu Schoolpupilswillalsobe exhibited,witheachpupil receivingfreeentryintothe show.Artistswillalsobeonsite drawingovertheweekend.
TaurangaBirdClubmembers
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Seltos-Kia’smost popularSUVre-tested
NewstatsshowthattheKiaSeltos continuestobeaspopularasever. Wethoughtitwastimelytotake anotherlookatwhatmakesthis SUVsuchaKiwifavourite.
We'rehalfwaythroughtheyear,and thesalesfiguresforthefirsthalfof2024 havebeenreleasedrecently.Eventhough somesegmentsofthecarmarketare facingseriouschallenges(read:electric), somecarsstillsellimpressivelywell.
OneofthesecarsistheKiaSeltos, whosesaleshaveactuallyincreased comparedtothesameperiodlastyear. With1356unitssoldsofarin2024,the Seltosisholdingtheeighthpositionfor newcarsalesinNewZealand,behind onlyever-popularutesandthelikes ofSuzukiSwift(whichwetestedlast monthandwerehighlyimpressedwith).
StoryofSeltos
TheSeltoshasbeenaroundforawhile now;themodelwasfirstintroducedin 2019andreceivedarevisionin2022. WewereluckyenoughtotestthisSUV severaltimesindifferenttrimlevelsand wereimpressedwithitspracticality, design,technologyandsafetyfeatures. Forthelastcoupleofmonths,there weresomesupplylimitationsbutwe weretoldthattheyarenowsolved,
soplentyofSeltosunitsarecoming toNewZealand.ThankstoKia's reintroductionofthespecial$29,990 +ORCpricefortheSeltosLXmodel, Seltoswillonceagainbeoneofthebest (ifnotthebest)value-for-moneySUV onthemarketrightnow.
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Kiahasalwaysbeenstronginsales ofcompactSUVs.TheSportagehas beenthebest-sellingKiamodelglobally since2016.Sinceitsintroductionto Kia'slineup,Seltoshasquicklybecome popular,andin2020and2021,itwas thesecondbest-sellingKiamodelglobally afterSportage.In2023,therewereeven moreSeltossoldthanSportage(1687 comparedto1315)inNewZealand.The firstmonthsof2024highlightasimilar trend:customersprefermorecompact SUVslikeSeltoswithitsattractiveprice comparedtolargermodels.
Varietyofmodels
Oneofthekeyfactorscontributingto thepopularityofKiaSeltosisthevast varietyoftrimlevelstochoosefrom.
The2.0LLXmodel($29,990+ORC) offersincrediblevaluewithfeaturessuch asareversecamera,parkingsensors, AppleCarPlay/AndroidAuto,digital dash,lanekeepassist,cruisecontroland aneight-inchmultimediasystem.
Whenchoosingthetop-specLTDmodel,you get18-inchalloywheels,blindspotalert,smart cruisecontrol,rearcross-trafficcollisionavoidance assist,keylessentry/start,LEDheadlightsandfog lights,leatherseats,heatedandventilatedfront seatswithpoweradjustment,heatedsteering wheel,10.25-inchinfotainmentscreen,eightspeakerBOSEpremiumsoundsystem,satellite navigation,wirelessphonecharger,climatecontrol, head-updisplayandmore.ThereisalsoanallwheeldriveEXTurbomodelavailablepowered bya1.6LTurboengine.Soplentyofoptionsto choosefrombasedonyourneedsandbudget. Warrantyandprice
AllSeltosmodelshaveanexcellent5-star ANCAPsafetyrating.TheKiaSeltoscomeswith afive-yearor150,000kmswarrantyprogramme andafive-yearroadsideassist.
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Changes for driver license wait times coming
TheGovernmentisrollingout changestothedriverlicensing systemtotacklethelongwait timesfacingNewZealanders tryingtosittheirdriver’slicence testsnationwide,saysTransport MinisterSimeonBrown.
“SincethepreviousGovernment’s decisionlastyeartoremoveresit feesfortheoryandpractical
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“Demandforoverseasdriver licenceconversionshasalsogrown significantly,addingtothepressure onthedriverlicencetestsystem.
“This,coupledwithunlimitedfree resits,hasmeantpeopleapplyingto
sittheirdriverlicencetestshave beenwaitingmorethan60days inpartsofthecountry.
“Thisisupfromanaverage waittimeof13daysinthethree monthspriortotheprevious Government’schanges.”
FromJuly8,theGovernment isimplementingthefollowing changestoreducethe unacceptabledriverlicencewait timesfacingNewZealanders: Class1driverlicencetest applicantssittingatheoryor practicaltestwillbeeligiblefor onefreeresitandwillberequired topayforfurthertests.
Overseasdriverlicence conversionswillnolongerbe eligibleforfreeresitsand,ifthey failthefirsttest,willberequired topayforfurthertests.
“Alongsidethesechanges, NZTAisimplementing operationalmeasurestoreduce waittimesbyrecruitingmore
driver testing officers, expanding theavailablehoursfortheory andpracticaldrivingtests,and increasingthenumberofcourses totrainupDTOs.
“Textalertshavealsobeen introducedtoremindpeopleof theirdrivingtestandensurethey turnupontheday.
“Gettingadriverlicencemakes abigdifferenceinaperson’s life.Weneedtoensurethatthe
process for getting a licence is efficientwhileallowinglearner driversthetimetodeveloptheir drivingskills.”
Therewillbeathree-month transitionperiodforalldrivers whohavealreadypaidan applicationfeeunderthe previoussystemtoensure theycanprogressthrough theirlicencestagebeforethese changestakeeffect.
Parking camera trialin KatikatiandTe Puke
Rovingparkingcamerasarebeingtrialedin KatikatiandTePuke,toseeiftheywouldbe ofbenefittotheWesternBayDistrict.
Thethree-monthtrial,byWesternBayof Plenty DistrictCouncil,willusetheLicense PlateRecognitionsystem,whichisalready usedbyanumberofcouncils,including
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Thehigh-resolutioncameraswillcapture licenceplatesandGPSlocationsofparked cars,toidentify f thosethathaveparkedfor longerthanthedesignatedtimelimit,orthat areparkedillegally,forinstanceonyellowlines. Noticketswillbeissuedduringthetrial.
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If there was a beauty contest for cars in the small car market the all new Peugeot 308 GT would take firstprizeandnotjustinlooks. Withitsnewfrontstyling,alongwith itsnewPeugeotBadge,it’sastunner. Itiscertainlyoneofthemost beautifullyfinishedcarsonthemarket. Addtothatthechoiceofthree gorgeouscoloursandyouhaveawinner. Openthedriver’sdoorandhopinand youwillbeequallyimpressedbythe308 GTsinterior.Again,attentiontodetail bythedesignersputsthecarupthere
with many luxury brands
Simple details like the lime green trim used over the leatherette on the dash, armrests and center console.ThThe seats alsofeatureasimilartrim-atouchof class.It’sattentiontodetailthatmakes thePeugeot308GToneverysmartcar. ThenthereisthefamousPeugeot i-cockpit.It’ssomethingthatPeugeot arefamousforandoneofthefeaturesI loveaboutdrivingthevehiclesnomatter whatsize.Ihavewrittenaboutthe i-cockpitbeforeandhowmuchIlove theconcept;fromthesteeringwheel thatismorelikearacingcarwheelwith aflattop,tothedashviewwhereyou
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my favourite Peugeot features Sohowdoesitdrive? Aroundtownit’sspoton.The1.2 litrethree-cylinderturboenginepacks arealpunchwithplentyoflowdown torqueformtheeight-speedautomatic transmission.Ontheopenroadagainall thepoweryouwillneed,coupledwith exceptionaleconomy.IdrovetheGT totherecentFieldDaysatHamilton’s MysteryCreekandattheendofthe300 plusKs,Ididjustoversixlitresper100ks. Althoughitwaswetreturningfrom
HamiltontoTauranga,the308GThandledthe KaimaiRangewitheaseandfeltincrediblystable andsafeinthewetconditions.Theridecomfort isexcellent–thecarfeltverystableandsafe. The308GTcomeswiththreeenginesettings: sportsmodeforthatextragrunt,normalmode forroundtownrunningandecomodewhen you’recruisingonatrip. There’sampleroomintheboot.You’llfind around412Lofcargo/luggagespace,expanding to1323Lwiththerearseatsfoldeddown. Oneofmyfavouritefunctionsofthe308GTis whattheycallthe‘walkaway’function.Withthe vehiclekeyinyourpocketyoujusthopoutand walkaway...thevehiclewillbeepandlock. Peugeotcallit‘proximity’keylessaccess. TheNew308GTcomeswithafive year/100,000kmPeugeotVehicleWarrantyand five-yearroadsideassist.
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look over the steering wheel, rather than through it It is worth test driving one
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Enjoybreath-takingviewsfrom theaffordableone-bedroom apartments.
OaklandLodgeislocatedat12514th Ave,Tauranga.ThisisoneofthesoughtafterAvenuesincentralTauranga.
“Weareafriendly,boutiqueretirement villageofferingaffordable,modernand spaciousone-bedroomapartmentswhich areperfectforthosewhoarenowreadyto freethemselvesfromtheconcernsthata largerhomecanbringinyourlateryears,” says,OaklandLodgevillagecoordinator Jamie-LeeAbraham.
Oaklandoffersachoiceofone-bedroom apartmentswitheitherabalconyor gardenpatio.
“Theapartmentfeaturedinour advertisementonthispageisonthe upperfloor,acornerapartment withbalcony.
“Itisnorthwest-facingwithfullsun andlovelyviewsoverthecityandoutto MountMaunganui.
“Allpurchasesaremadeasan OccupationalRightsAgreementaslaid outintheRetirementVillagesAct2003.”
ResidentIanFullersayshechoseOakland Lodgeafterlookingatmanyoftheother villagesinthearea.
“FindingOakland’sspacious,lightand
Enjoyboutiqueretirementliving
airywell-appointedapartmentssuitwhatI waslookingforandbeinginsuchacentral position,sohandytomanysocial,health andshoppingareas,itgivesyouafeelingof stillbeingpartofthewidercommunity.”
“Whateveryourrequirementsarethe Oaklandteamcansupportyouwitha varietyofservices,”saysJamie-Lee.
“Ourwealthofexperienceinother stagesofcaremeansourteamcanadvise
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It’snotoftenthatyoucansecureanapartment forapricethisgoodintheAvenues
Wecurrentlyhaveafabuloussunnyone-bedroom cornerapartmentontheupperfloorwithviewsto MountMaunganuiavailableforonly$400,000.
Foralimitedtimeonly-weareoffering FREE feesfor6months,thisofferisvalidupto30 September2024.
CallJamie-Leenowtoarrangeatimetoview 0272532402,wewouldlovetoshowyououravailable apartmentat125FourteenthAvenue,Tauranga.
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“Eventhoughweareasmall community,weareafunandhappy villagewhereyoucanbeinvolvedas muchoraslittleasyouwish.
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T TePPukeMenzshedsupportsthecommunity
Havingabitoffun,alaughandgettingout fromundertheirwife’sfeetiswhatit’sall aboutatTePukeMenzshed.
Evenatagesfrom62throughto82,these30men aredoingwhattheycantohelpinthecommunity.
“Wejustgetenjoymentfromdoingit. “Wedomostlywoodworkingstuff,we’vedone projectsforkindergartens,TePukecommunity, WesternBayCouncil,”saysTePukeMenzshed presidentMikeHarman.
“The widows come along, and they’ve got stuff they need repairing, we fix that
“Thewidowscomealong,andthey’ve gotstufftheyneedrepairing,wefixthat forthem,wedoallsortsofthings.
“Wemaketoysanddoworkfor thetoylibrary.Wedoalotofwork forcommunitygroups,”saysMike.
Thegroupofwoodworkersrecently builtsomebussheltersfortheTe PukeCommunityBoardtohelpkeep busridersoutoftherain.
“Wehaveourownprojectswedo aswell.Wemakealotofbirdfeeders andsellthem.”
Fortheirworktheyoftenchargea minimalamountforlabourandto coverthecostofmaterials.
“We’reintheprocessatthemoment aboutputtinganapplicationinfor fundingtoreplacesomeofourmachinery.
“We’re in the process at the moment funding to replace some of our machinery.
“There’sverylittlecharitablefundingavailableout therenow.It’snotlikeitusedtobe,we’vebecome self-sufficient,andwedon’tneedalotofmoneyto surviveaslongaswe’vegotenoughmoneytopay ourrentandrepairtoolsandthings.
"Thisisourshed,"saysMike.“It’sateameffort. “Wehavealotoffun.”
AylaYeoman
Above:Parkbenchwith GrahamMortlock,Brian MarrinerandDirkSchoneveld. Left:HurdyGurdymade byPhilipduPlooy. Below:GagaPit.
Marriner and Dirk Schoneveld.
Below: Gaga Pit.
Experience Africa with small group tours
For35years,KarenPlatzerhasbeenescorting smallgroupsofactiveNewZealandersand Australiansaged50-plusonsafaristoher favouriteplacesinAfrica.
“Thesearetrue‘safarisincomfort’,”shesays. “Ourdaysofbackpackingandroughingitare wellbehindus!Ourfavouritecampsaresmalland personal,withsixtoeightverycomfortabletents withproperbedsandensuites.”
Afterworkingwithlargetourgroupswhenshe livedinAfrica,shesayssheknewmasstourism wasn'tthepathshewantedtotravelasan independenttouroperator.
“I'mveryhappywithmydecisiontospecialise inintimatesmallgroups,takingmyguestsoffthe maintouristroutesandawayfromthecrowded
safaricircuit.Watchinglioncubsplayingor elephantscoolingoffinariverwithnoother vehiclesinsightarememoriestocherish.”
“Likemanypeople,wecametoAfricaforthe wildlifeandwehavebeenwowedbysaidwildlife,” saypasttourguestsSueandRichardLovett.
“I'dalsoguessthatlikeus,manyhavebeenwowed bythepeople.Anincrediblywarmwelcomehas beenextendedeverywhere,especiallyattheprivate campsandconservancies.Ithasbeenoneofthe mostwonderfulmonthsofourentirelives.”
“TheysayyoucanleaveAfricabutAfricawill neverleaveyou,andthatiscertainlytrueforme andmanyofmyguestswhoreturnagainandagain foranotheradventurewithAfricanEncounters,” saysKaren.
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Top safari guide Melita and African Encounters director Karen Platzer.
Onairsince1984
Fromspinningrecordsand drapingnostalgicmusicover TheHistoricVillagebackin the1980s,VillageRadio’s legacyisstillthrivingin Tauranga40yearslater. ThisyearVillageRadiois celebratingits40thanniversary,
ThiswasthankstofivemenSetftonFreeman,BrianCarter, JimHartstong,TasDaveyand GeorgeChristopherson-who haveallsincepassedaway.
TheWeekendSunhasbeentold theinauguralbroadcastcoincided withcommemorationsforthe 21stanniversaryoftheCity ofTauranga.
studiothere.”
Kelsaysoneofhismates,who heworkedwithinthepostoffice inthetelephoneexchange,got himintoVillageRadio.
“Mymatewasdownthereand hesaid:‘Howaboutcoming downtospinafewdiscsatthe radiostation?’”
Ninety-five-year-oldKelRaine wasapartoftheradioactionin itsearlydays,joiningin1986.
“When[theradio]firstopened itwasn’tonair…theyjustplayed recordsoverthespeakerinthe
Theequipmentinthestation wasoriginallyfromRadio1ZD, Tauranga,andthetransmitter loanedtothestationfrom RadioNewZealandwasthe original1ZBtransmitterwhen itbroadcastedfromWaterview inAuckland. Oldradiotechcamewithits
The Village Radio’s Ken Wadsworth and Evan Turbott earlier this year, choosing the bestnostalgic tunes.
Photo: John Borren
ownsetofchallengestoo,saysKel.
“Onetimethepowertransformerinsidethe transmitterhadpackedupandIspenthours,right intothemiddleofthenight,rewiringittogetit backonairagain.Thetransformerissoveryheavy inthosethings,andofcourseIhadtoliftitout ofthecabinettoworkonit,andIgotmyselfa hernia.Ihadtogoandgetthatsewedup.”
Weekdaybroadcasts
Twentyyearsafteritsfirstbroadcastin1984, weekdaybroadcastsbeganin2004.Previously, VillageRadiohadonlybroadcastedonSundays andpublicholidays.Thisiswhenanew announcer-operatedstudiowassetuptosave wearingouttheolderequipment–someof whichismorethanhalfacenturyold.
TodayVillageRadiodoublesasamuseum withitsofficialnamebeingTaurangaVillage RadioMuseumIncorporated.Perhapstheradio station’smostprizedhistoricalpieceisthe1937 Collinstransmitter.It’sspecial,beingonlythe secondoneknowntobeoperatingintheworld,
andwasrestoredbyVillageRadiotechnicians RussBain,GeorgeStewartandNeilWalsh. TodaytheCollinstransmitterisonlyusedfor specialoccasions.
Soundsaplenty
Slightlymoremodern,VillageRadionowrelies onits1960sToshibavaluetransmitter.
Onlyretiringin2017,Kelhasbeenapartofthe radio’shistoryasavolunteerfor31years.
“IloveclassicalmusicbutIlikethepopmusic aswell,soIhaveafairlywiderangeoflikesin themusicfield.”
Inits40yearstheradiohascompiledanextensive recordlibrarywithabout125,000tracksofmusic, 50,000titlesandmorethan10,000artists.
“Ijustlovedplayingtherecordsthere.Itwas justalotoffun,”saysKel.“It’snicetohavesome peoplethatenjoyyourmusic.”
VillageRadioisacommunity-basedstation,with allofitsannouncers,techniciansandsupportstaff beingvolunteers.Tuneinon1368AMandhearthe nostalgictunesforyourself. GeorgiaMinkhorst
TheVillage Radio’soldest andretired announcer Kel Raine cuttingthe station’s 40thbirthdaycake. Photo:supplied.
Today, Village Radio doubles as amuseum Photo: supplied.
VillageRadiotechnician andannouncerGeorge Stewartandchairman SteveLambiebackin 2014. Photo:file.
SUDOKU
Celebrating65yearsofthekiwifruit
Thekiwifruitcapitalof NewZealandisgetting readytocelebrateamajor milestone.It’s65years sincethefruitthat’s becomesynonymous withAotearoawas givenitsnowworldfamousname.
primarygrowerofkiwifruit, cementingourconnectionto whatisnowanagricultural successstory.”
EPICTePukeishosting agrandcelebrationon August31atTePukeWar MemorialHall.
Fillthegridsothat everyrowandevery 3x3squarecontains thedigits1to9 Howtosolve Sudoku!
We are counting down to our premier Folk and Fiddle quartet concert Saturday July 24 from 6 45pm at St Peter’s in the Mount Featuring local musicians
We cannot wait to bring our foot stomping uplifting melodies and breathtakingmusictotheheartofour community.Oursharedvisionistobring t the beauty of string music to the Bay of Plenty.OurconcertfeaturestheDanish StringQuartets,theLarkAscendingand solopianopieces.
ThechosenmusicisinternationalFolk Stylewhichlendswelltothestunning LarkAscendingbyVaughanWilliams, votedasoneofthemostbeautifulpieces everwrittenandperformedasaviolinsolo byGloriaWhite.
Allourplayersareexperiencedandskilled performers,andwehopeyouwillcome andsupportus.
“We’reveryexcitedabout this,”saysSallyBenning fromEPICTePuke.“Many peopledon’tknowthatit wasthelateJackTurner fromTurnerandGrowers whorenamedtheChinese gooseberrytothekiwifruitto improvemarketing.
“Therebrandingnotonly madethefruitfeeldistinctly oursbutalsopositioned NewZealandasthe
“We’resogratefultoour sponsorsthataresupporting theevent,”saysSally.“We’re nowopeninguptherestof theseatstoindividuals.
“It’sagreatopportunity togetgroupsoffriendsor businessestobuyatablefora greatnightofentertainment andnetworking.”
TheeveningfeaturesMC BenHurleyaswellasalightheartedQ&Asessionwith apanelfromBOPYoung GrowersandaskitfromTe PukeRepertorySociety.
Ticketsare$120eachor
SallyBenningandTePukeTowncryer,MichaelJones.
$1000foratableof10from PaperPlusTePukewhich includesacontinuoussupper andacomplimentarydrink. Don'tmissoutonwhat promisestobethebiggest celebrationoftheyear.
Theeventisproudly supportedbyZespri,Bennetts Proactive,EastPack,WestCoast Management,Seeka,Hume Pack-N-Cool,KiwiPollen, EHC,PivotHorticultureand Trevelyan'sPack&Cool.
Walkthehillsatnightforbreastcancer
The14thannualPāpāmoaHillsNightWalktoraise moneyforBreastCancerBayofPlentysupportservices isexpectedtobethemostdazzlingyet.
About500participantswillnotonlygettoseethe spectacularglowofcitylightsandstarsfromthe summitofPāpāmoaHills,buttheeventalso happenstocoincidewithafullmoon.
Theeventhassevenstaggeredstarttimestoensurepeoplehave amplespaceonthetrackwiththefirsthalfanhourearlierthan usualthisyearat5pmtoallowmoreyoungsterstotakepart.
“Itreallywillbe quitespectacular andwe’repretty excitedabout it,”saysBreast CancerSupport ServicesTauranga Trustfundraising co-ordinatorKatie Ross-Williams.
Reflect
StPeter’sAnglicanChurch,VictoriaRoad,MountMaunganui
Saturday27July,6.45pm-9pm
BuyTicketsateventfinder:0800BUYTIX(289849) https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/fiddle-and-folk-quartet/mt-maunganui
Nightwalkerscanexpect spectacularglowofcitylights andstars–andthis yearafullmoon.
“Ataniceeasypace,ittakesabout anhourtowalkthe5kminthedark.
“Thewalkisalotoffunbutalso providesatimetoenjoythebeautiful viewandreflectonlovedoneswho havebeentouchedbybreastcancer.”
“It’snotchaoticbecausewecapnumbersatabout70 ineachwave.OncewalkersreachtheMongolian GeratSummerhill,they’llbegreetedwiththe stunningview,livemusicandtheycangeta sweettreatandahotdrinkfromthecoffee cart.Thenwehaveminivanstotakepeople backdownthehilltotheircars,”saysKatie. Theiconiceventwasstartedbylocals ClareWordenandTuiHambrookwho organisedafundraisingeventinmemory ofTui’slateaunt,JanetChapman,who diedin2007frombreastcancer.
Evolved
“Itnowhasadedicatedfollowing,with somedie-hardenthusiastsclimbinginallweather conditionsandparticipantswhohavebeendoingitfor years.You’llseesomehilariouscostumestoo,frompinkonesies toonewalkerclimbingwrappedinbattery-poweredfairylights.” AllprofitsgotoBreastCancerSupportServicesTaurangaTrust tosupportlocalsontheirbreastcancerjourney.PāpāmoaHills NightWalkisonJuly20,from5pm.Ticketsarelimitedandcost $35fromwww.breastcancerbop.org.nz
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DebbieGriffiths
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Jackie McCaughan, Rosalie Collins, Janet Reid, Gloria White and Jono Dunlop on piano
Mauao Folk and idd e Quartet F l ar
Getyourshimmyonforbreastcancerfundraiser
ClaireKeenfromAlthorpVillageandJillForlong fromBreastCancerSupportServices. Photo:supplied.
Stepintoaworldofvibrantcolourand eleganceatanupcomingfundraising luncheon,‘ShimmyintoRio’proudly presentedbyAlthorpVillageandBreast CancerSupportServiceTaurangaTrust.
Thisspectacularandexclusiveeventon Saturday,August3,promisesanafternoonof amazingdelights,allforameaningfulcause.
Settleinwithaglassofcomplimentary bubblesandpreparetoindulgeinadelicious three-coursemealthatwilltantaliseyourtaste budsfromstarttofinish.
Throughouttheevent,immerseyourself intheenchantingatmosphereofBrazilian carnivalentertainmentfeaturingvibrant costumesandbeautifuldancersthatwill dazzleyou.
Besurenottomissthelatestfashioncollections fromUrbanVogueandGeorgeEdward,
Supportingcommunitywithfreeclothes
It’snotoftenyou’d beencouragedto walkoutthedoor withasmanyclothes asyoucancarry,but that’sexactlywhata bunchofTauranga communityworkers aredoing.
StaffattheWelcome BayCommunity Centre,whichoffers arangeofwellbeing programmesand activities,havebeen organisingaweekly eventforthecommunitytopickup clothingforfree.
Butwhy?
Peersupportkaimahi AnnaDrysdalesaysanyone cancollectfreeclothing Wednesdaymorningsin WelcomeBay. Photo:JohnBorren.
“Withtherisingcostofliving, somepeoplearestrugglingtoafford thebasics,”saysWelcomeBay CommunityCentrepeersupport
kaimahiAnna Drysdale.“We’re opentoanyoneand everyone,andwe genuinelydon’tmind ifpeopletakeboxesor bagsfullofclothes.”
Theweeklyevent, whichhasbeen runningforseveral yearsbutisstarting togainpopularity, happens9.30am-1pm everyWednesday.
Annasaysthegroup acceptscleanclothing withnolargestainsor damage.“Allweaskis thatdonatedclothing isinatidyconditionandalready washedbecausewedon’thavelaundry facilitieson-site.Wealwayssayyes tovolunteersandofcourse,any donationsfromanypartoftheBayof Plentyarealwaysgratefullyaccepted.” WelcomeBayCommunityCentre’s
DebbieGriffiths freeclothingeventis 9.30am-1pmevery Wednesday.Formore information,phone 075449774oremail: communitycentre@ welcomebay.org.nz
showcasingstyleandelegance. Feelinglucky?Grabyourselfsome raffleticketsforachancetowin amazingprizeslikeanLCDTV, Nespressomachine,airfryer,and more.Everyticketpurchaseddirectly supportspeopleinourcommunity facingbreastcancer. MCAlisonLeonardwilllead
attendeesthroughtheday'sfestivities ensuringeverymomentisfilledwith funanddelight. Getyourticketstoday-ticketscost $120perpersonandareavailable onlineat:www.breastcancerbop.org.nz byphone:075713346,orcash salesareavailableatAlthorp Villagereception.
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Indulgeinathree-courseluncheon withacomplimentarybubbles, featuringspecialguests,fashion,live entertainment,andirresistibleitems forpurchase.
Ticketsareavailableonlineat www.breastcancerbop.org.nz orphone075713346.Cashsales availableatAlthorpVillageReception. *Includes$70taxdeductibledonationto BreastCancerSupportServiceTaurangaTrust.
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ThepowerofperformingLouReed
Ifyouwerejudgingbyconcerts, 2024istheYearoftheTributeBand.
Perhapsitsimplyreflectscurrenttough times,aretreatintosafestuffthat’seasy tosell.
Overcomingmonthsexpecttributesto Elvis,TheBeatles,EltonJohn,BillyJoel, Credence,TheDoors,Bowie,ABBA, Nirvana-twodifferentiterationsatTotara Street,July26andAugust3-PearlJam, RedHotChiliPeppersandmore.
LastweekIwroteaboutthemusical middle-of-the-road-isthisit?Endless lookalikenostalgia,fromrock‘n’rollto grunge.IhadtolooktwicewhenIsaw TheBuzzcocksinNovemberbut,bless theirhearts,it’stherealBuzzcocks-at leastthelivingones.
Imustconfess,Idon’tgetit.I’mclearly justbeinganoldcurmudgeonsince,asI noted,thisstuffisverypopular.ButIhave nointerestinpeopledressinguptolook andsoundlikeotherbands.Sixty-yearoldslookridiculousinBeatleswigs.
Ontheotherhand,I’minfavourof concertssuchasBloomSingsTheAdele &AmySongbook,atTotaraStreetin September.LiketherecentSongsOfBob Dylanshow,therearelotsofgreatsongs there:gosingthem.
Butdon’tpretendtobetheAmyorAdele orBob.Interpretthesongs;honourthe musicbycreatingsomethingfresh.
Iamalsoasuckerfortributealbums, enjoyingthenewThePowerOfThe Heart,acollectionofthesongsofLou Reed.Theopener,KeithRichards’takeon WaitingForTheMan,droppedearlierthis yearandheisjoinedbythelikesofRufus Wainwright(PerfectDay),JoanJett(I’m SoFree)andTheAfghanWhigs(ILove YouSuzanne).
Moststrikingisatrioofwomenwho
bringnewlighttothreeofReed’sbestknownsongs.MaryGauthierleadsa statelyepicversionofConeyIsland Baby,whileLucindaWilliamstears intoLegendaryHeartswiththesame laconicdetachmentReedbroughttohis ownwork.Meanwhile,RickyLeeJones completelydeconstructs‘TakeAWalk OnTheWildSide’andmakesitherown throughalopingwide-eyeddeliveryand sheerunselfconsciousforceofcharacter. ItremindsmeofReedhimselfclaiming ‘SeptemberSong’onalong-agotribute albumfeaturingthesongsofKurtWeill andturningitintonothingbutaLou Reedsong.
ThePowerofTheHeartcompares favourablywithlastyear’sVelvet Undergroundtribute,‘I’llBeYour Mirror’,which,whilefun,somewhat
failedtocapturethesheergrown-up powerofitssource.Thisstrugglesonly incapturingtherangeofReed’shuge opus.It’salsoabitserious,perhaps forgettinghowfunnyReed’sdeadpan personacouldsometimesbe. Letmeofferrecommendationsfor othertributealbums:Angel-Headed Hipster-MarcBolan;AvalonBluesMississippiJohnHurt;I’mYourFan -LeonardCohen;BeautifulDreamer -StephenFoster;That’sTheWayIFeelTheloniousMonk;andBeatTheRetreat -RichardThompson.
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VocalvibescomingtoCitzClub
TheTaurangaCitizensClubwillbe brimmingwiththesoundofrichvocal harmoniesfromSistersinCountrythis Sunday,July21,from4.30-7.30pm. SistersinCountryisNZmusiclegendJodi VaughanandrecordingartistsandpromoterAly Cook,whorecentlybroughtthesuccessfulNZ
SistersinCountry’sJodiVaughanandAlyCook.
HighwaymenTourtoTaurangawithmorethan 600peopleattending.
Now,Alygetsbacktohermusicalroots,withthe veryfirstclubshowforSistersinCountry. SistersinCountry'snewalbum'DownUnder Girls'hastoppedtheNZofficialalbumchartswith threetimesAustralianAirplaychart#1singles. TheywillbejoinedbyguestsistersWendy ThorntonandduoRowdy'sRoseforagreat afternoon'sentertainment.
TicketsareavailableattheTauranga CitizensClub.
TheWeekendSunhasthreeSistersinCountry'DownUnderGirls'albumCDtogiveaway tothreeluckyreaderswho cantelluswhomakesup theband.
Enteronlineat: www.sunlive.co.nzunder the‘Competitions’section. Entriesmustbereceived byTuesday,July23.
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Inrespponnsettotthemmounttingfifinannciial l pressuresonlocalfamilies,PāpāmoaFood Hubhasintroducedthe“StruggleStreet” campaign,anew“paydaypoverty”initiative designedtoprovidecrucialsupporttothose facingfoodinsecurity.
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Withthecost-of-livingontherise,including highermortgageinterestratesandrent,many workingfamiliesinPāpāmoaarestrugglingtomake endsmeetandareoftenunabletoprovideenough foodfortheirlovedones.
Unfortunately,prideandembarrassment frequentlypreventthesefamiliesfromseeking thehelptheyneed.“Weunderstandthehidden strugglesfacedbyworkingfamilies,”saysPāpāmoa FoodHubfounderBruceBanks.
“Ourgoalwiththe“StruggleStreet”campaignis tocreateasafespacewhereworkingfamiliescan accessnutritiousfoodwithoutfeelingashamedor embarrassed.”Inresponsetothemountingfinancial pressuresonlocalfamilies,PāpāmoaFoodHub hasintroducedthe“StruggleStreet”campaign,a new“paydaypoverty”initiativedesignedtoprovide crucialsupporttothosefacingfoodinsecurity.
Withthecostoflivingontherise,including highermortgageinterestratesandrent,many workingfamiliesinPāpāmoaarestrugglingtomake endsmeetandareoftenunabletoprovideenough foodfortheirlovedones.
Unfortunately,prideandembarrassment frequentlypreventthesefamiliesfromseeking thehelptheyneed.“Weunderstandthehidden strugglesfacedbyworkingfamilies,”saysBruce.
“Ourgoalwiththe“StruggleStreet”campaign
Embracingallyship:
“Struggle Street” to combat payday poverty
where working families canaccessnutritiousfoodwithoutfeelingashamed orembarrassed.”
Currently,theHubdeliversfoodparcelsevery Thursday,withplanstoexpandthisserviceto additionaldaysinthefuture.
SpecialthanksareextendedtoPak’n’SavePāpāmoa anditsowners,RobandLisaMcGregor,fortheir generoussupportasPlatinumPartners.
The“StruggleStreet”campaignfocuseson providingdiscreetandcompassionateassistance duringthelastfewdaysofapayperiod,atime oftenreferredtoas“PaydayPoverty”.
Theinitiativeaimstoraiseawarenessaboutthe unseenchallengesfacedbymanyworkingfamilies andencouragescommunityinvolvementthrough spreadingtheword,donating,orvolunteering. “Webelievethateveryonedeservesaccessto nutritiousmeals,regardlessoftheircircumstances. “Ourdiscreetandcompassionateapproachensures thatfamiliesreceivethesupporttheyneedwithout judgmentorstigma,”saysBruce.
Howthe“StruggleStreet”campaignworks: Discreetsupport: PāpāmoaFoodHubprovides discreetandcompassionatefoodsupportduringthe lastfewdaysofapayfortnight,commonlyknown as“PaydayPoverty”.
Raisingawareness: Thecampaignaimstoraise awarenessaboutthechallengesfacedbyhardworkingfamiliesbehindcloseddoors. Communityinvolvement: Spreadtheword, donate,orvolunteertomakeadifference. Visit:papfoodhub.org.nzformoreinformation. ThereisalsoaGiveaLittlepagetoenablepeopleto supporttheorganisation.
ChurchesActiveInOurCommunity
AcalltoBayofPlentychurches
I’mtheMethodistministerin theBayofPlenty.Methodism comesfrompeopletrying followthetrueessenceof Jesus’teachings.
Onemanwhotriedhardtodo thatisnamedJohnWesley. JohnWesleywasthefounderof Methodism,heemphasisedthe importanceof“socialholiness” –thebeliefthatfaithshouldbe expressedthroughloveandaction incommunity.Wesleytaught that“thereisnoholinessbut socialholiness,”urgingpeople toactivelyseekjusticeandshow compassiontoall. Thisteachingdrivesusto answerthecalltobealliesofthe LGBTQcommunity. Beinganallymeansactively supportingandadvocatingforthe
rightsandwell-beingof LGBTQindividuals. Thiscommitmentaligns withChristianvaluesoflove, compassion,andjustice. Byembracingallyship,we affirmtheinherentdignityand worthofeveryperson,asallare createdintheimageofGod. Jesushimselfsaid,“Anew commandIgiveyou:Loveone another.AsIhavelovedyou,so youmustloveoneanother”(John 13:34).Thiscommandmentcalls ustoshowunconditionalloveto all,regardlessoftheirbackground oridentity.
TheLGBTQcommunityoften facesdiscrimination,rejection, andisolation.Especiallyfrom churches.Churches,asplacesof refugeandhope,haveaunique opportunitytocounteract thesenegativeexperiencesby
fosteringinclusive andwelcoming environments. Thisnotonlyenriches ourcommunities butalsostrengthens ourfaithaswestand togetherinsolidarity. Letus,thepeopleof theBayofPlenty,lead byexample.Indoing so,wecanliveoutthe Gospelmessageoflove andacceptanceforall.
WesternBayofPlenty ParishministerJohnCarr
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