2August2024, Issue1221
Cheer themon!
BayTwisterscheerleaderDemiGeary, aged8,isamonghundredsoftalented athletesreadytoshineattheBattle intheBaycompetitionthisSaturday, August3.
Tauranga’sMercuryBayparkwill
bethehubofcheerandexcitement, with65dynamicteamsfromacross NewZealandexpectedtoshowcase theirskillswithsolo,duoandgroup performances. Sinceitsinceptionin2016,Battle
intheBayhasgrownintooneofthe country’spremiercheerleadingevents, promotingthesportlocallyand boostingthelocaleconomy. EventproducerRebeccaGrigson expectsthecompetitiontodrawa
crowdofabout3000enthusiastic supportersandspectators,withticket priceskeptaffordableandspecialrates forseniors.Tolearnmoreaboutvibrant displayofathleticismandspirit,see page5. Photo:JohnBorren.
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PullyaheadinLuv Pull ya head in Luv
Iftheanswerisapumpkin–whatisthequestion?Ponderthat whileyoushineyourglassslipper Cinderella.
Beforetryingtogetyournoodlearound thisconundrum,here’ssomecontext,not vegetables,notpumpkins.So… Wethrowopenthedoors,wewelcome themin,westockuponimportedmushy peasandBranstonpickle,wekeepthat God-awfulUnionJackonourflag,we don’tbeatupontheirtry-hardrugby teamtoobadly,weknowthewordsto theirturgidnationalanthem,wesortof sympathisedwhentheirsoccerteamlost thefinaloftheEuros.Andthenthey turnonus,repayus withmoaningand complaining. Forexample–this messagefroman Auckland-domiciled ex-patBrittoanother Brittoyingwiththe ideaofamoveto NewZealand.
“Wagesares**t, foodisexpensive, housesarecold, transportiscrap.”
Thismightbe defenceintruth. Butthatwasit.No mentionofbeaches withrealsandand surf,nomention ofdecentfish’n’chips,nomentionthat knottedhandkerchiefsandsandalswith dresssocksarenotmandatorydresscode foraKiwibarbecue.
motherland,escapingtheweather,toget somevitaminDintheirlives.
Anyhow,mother-of-one’shubby hasbeenoffereda“well-paid”jobin Godzone,andhe’sanxioustomovehis familyoutoffiringrangeofthechestbeatingPutin.Mother-of-onethinks suchaknee-jerk,life-changingdecision mightn’tbethewayforward.Sheasked foradvice.ShegotitbytheBrexitload.
Remember“wagesares**t,foodis expensive,housesarecold,transportis crap”.Shedidn’tmentionanyreason whyit’scalledGodzone–likewehave pavlovaandtheyhavesomethingcalled spotteddick,andwhenyouarriveinNZ youdon’triskforcedrelocationtoan
internmentcampinRwanda.
Cuttingfreeadvice
Ourpukanaandhakaarewhoweare. Fierce,loud,intimidating.NZmade andembraced.Whereasthatdirge ‘SwingLowSweetChariot’isadubious andborrowedAfrican-American spiritualsong.
Lookoutthewindow,Luv Britishmumaskingifsheandher familyshouldmovetoNewZealand –didshereallyhavetothinkabout it?Whydidn’tshejustlookoutthe windowatthechill,wet,theconsuming gloomanddespondency.It’severyBrit’s mainmotivationforabandoningthe
reviewsoftheworld’sbiggesttourist attractionsliketheEiffelTowerand SydneyOperaHouseandcollated namesofthenegativereviewers. Hardlyincontrovertibleproof. Sowehavegoldensandsandboiling whitesurfversustheirgreygravel;we havebeachweatherwhereastheyhave beachnoticeswarningaboutthedangers ofhyperthermia.Wehavebathersand wifebeatersversustheirpufferjackets. Andwedon’thave‘blacksnot’. Youreadthatright.Iaskedanex-pat Kiwitotellmeonethingshewouldn’t missaboutlifeinBlighty.Andblack snotwasrightupthere.Shesaidwhen youblowyournoseafteryougethome fromwhereverinLondon“blackstuff comesout.Gross!!”
ACinderellaendorsement
Iconsultedasuccessfullytransplanted Pomwhoofferedthisadvicetoher Aucklandcompatriot.“Pullyaheadin andstopyourwhiningwench.”Free advicetoo.Nowhere’saninteresting thing–it’sguaranteedthatgenerally complainer’snameswillbeKim,Karen, Susan,SueorSarah.Researchsuggests they’reoftenthenamesoftheworld’s worstcomplainers.AlsoJulie,Emilyand Claudia,AnnaorRachel.
Andmatchingthembellyachefor bellyachearePaul,David,John,Mark, AndreworSteve.
TheUKresearchisbyawebsitecalled Uswitch.Itfilteredpoorandterrible
Andwhatisonething“transplanted Pom”lovesaboutNewZealand? “Pumpkin,loveNZpumpkin,love it.”Apparently,sheneveratethestuffin Pomgolia–theyusedittomakescary headsforHalloween.“NowIloveit. “NZpumpkincookedanyway.” SoNZhaswonderfulorange pumpkinsandUKhasblacksnot. AnEnglishobserveroftheEnglish wrotethatEnglishmoaningdoesn’t involveredress,orputtingrightthe sourceofthemoaning. Englishmoaningonlyinvolves venting.Youdon’tdoanythingaboutit. Youjustenjoythemoan.Forexample, anEnglishwomangoesonholiday toSouthAfricaeveryyear.Andthe momentshereturnsshecomplains: “BloodySouthAfrica”and“bloody SouthAfricans”.Thecarpinggoeson tilsheboardstheplanebacktothe republic.Nooneaskswhyshegoes back.They’retoobusycomplaining aboutsomethingelse.
Didyouknowapumpkinisactually afruit,notavegetable?Because anythingthatstartsoutfromafloweris, botanically,afruit.
internment camp in Rwanda.
BritishBBQ-BYObeanies,scarvesandpufferjackets.
Protest against violence
Morethan300BayofPlentyfamilies fromBangladeshareinpainastheywatch theirfamiliesfaceviolencefrompolice andgovernmentauthoritiesintheirhome country–sowillprotestinTaurangathis Sunday,August4.
BOPBangladeshCommunitymemberKamal Hossainsaystheirfamiliesbackhomearefacing violencefromborderguards,theRapidAction BattalionandeventheArmy–asstudentsprotest inBangladeshtochangetheQuotasysteminpublic jobsectors.
KamalsaysBangladeshisfacingcivilunrestaftera SupremeCourtrulingthatunderthequotasystem, upto56percent–accordingtoBangladeshnews outlet‘TheDailyStar’–ofsought-aftercivilservice jobswerebeingreservedforrelativesofveterans whofoughtintheBangladeshWarofIndependence fromPakistanin1971.
Hesaysmanyofthecountry’scontemporary politicalelitearerelatedtothatgenerationandare beingfavouredbythisruling.
Soldiershavebeenpatrollingthedesertedstreetsof theBangladeshcapital,Dhaka,andtheGovernment orderedallofficesandinstitutionstostayclosed fortwodaysafteratleast114peoplewerekilled thisweekduringstudent-ledprotestsagainst
governmentjobquotas,accordingtoaNZHerald articlepublishedonJuly21.
BOP’sBangladeshCommunityhasdecidedto protestthisSunday,August4,at11amonthe cornerof15thAveandCameronRdbyTauranga Boys’Collegetoraiseawarenessontheissue.
“We’reprotestingforjustice,humanityand democracyinBangladesh.Thereisnodemocracy atallinBangladesh,”saysKamal.“Peoplehaveno rightsinBangladesh.ThecurrentGovernmentis fullycorrupted.Ifanyonesaysanythingabouttheir rights,policeshootandkillthem.
“Ouraimistoprotesttocreatepressuretostop killingtheinnocentstudentsandpeopleand establishjusticeinthecountry.
“Thepublicshouldknowwhatishappening,they shouldnotbebiasedbythegovernment-controlled mediaandtheiradministration.
“Weareveryconcernedforourfamilybackhome inBangladesh.Weareworriedasthereisnowayto communicate.Theyhavedisconnectedallinternet andphonelines.Manymediaarecompletely shutdown...Wedon’tknowwhat’sgoingonin Bangladeshnow.”
KamalsaysthisSunday’sprotestistotellthe BangladeshiGovernment:“Pleasestopkillingour studentsandpeople”.TheBangladeshcommunity hereinvitesfellowBOPresidentstojointhis Sunday’sprotestat11am.
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TheBayofPlentyBangladesh communitywillholdaprotest inTaurangaonAugust4. Photo:JohnBorren.
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PāpāmoaCollegeexpansion
PāpāmoaCollege’snewschoolexpansion project,whichwaspausedearlierthisyear, willproceedwithchangesandconstruction isunderway.The$60mbuildingproject washaltedinFebruaryduetorisingcosts, budgetcuts,changingrollgrowthforecasts, andreprioritisation,saidtheMinistryof Educationatthetime.ThisweekBOPMP TomRutherfordannouncedtheministryhas completeditsvalueformoneyreviewsof352 ministry-ledprojects–and252willproceed, eitherasplannedorwithchanges.
Infrastructureoptions
Transpowerthisweekreleasedits preferredoptionsforupgradingelectricity infrastructureintheWesternBayofPlenty. Publicconsultationontheoptionsis openuntilSeptember10.Transpower saysit’sworkingwithPowercotoensurea co-ordinatedapproachtodeliveringlongtermelectricityinfrastructureneededto supporttherapidlygrowingregion.See: www.transpower.co.nz/projects
SH36closurereminder
PeopletravellingbetweenTaurangaand RotoruashouldnoteaclosureonState Highway36.StartingAugust5,SH36willbe closed8am-4pmdailyuntilAugust16. Undersliprepairsrequirethehighwaybe fullyclosedduringthedayfortwoweeks betweenMangorewaGorgeandHamurana. NZTAadvisesaccessduringthistimewill beforresidentsonly.Outsideofthesehours, onelanewillbeclosedwithstop/gotraffic lightsinplace.
SupportingourathletesinParis
BayofPlentyresidentswillhave blearyeyesthisweekendasthey stayuporgetuptowatchlocal athletescompetein2024’sParis OlympicGames.
NewZealandhas,attimeof publication,wononegoldandone silver.NewZealandwomen’srugby sevensteamwontheirfinalagainst Canada19-12onWednesday.That eveningWhakatane’sHaydenWilde wonsilverintheMen’sTriathlon.
SomeBOPathleteshavealready competed–butthere’smorelocal actiontowatch.Tauranga’sSam Tanner,aged23,willcompetein theMen’s1500mround1raceon August2at9pmNZtime.
SamTanner
AthleticsTaurangapresidentMalcolmSmithsays Sam’sbeenamemberofTaurangaAthleticssinceage 12andclubmemberscan’twaittoseehimwearing theSilverFernwithpride.
“Lotsofgroupsaregettingtogethertowatchhis heatat9.05pmthisFriday.ThirtyofhisAthletics TaurangaclubmateswillbeinNapierforthe NZCrossCountryChampionshipsonSaturday morning,sohisracewillbehighlymotivatingforall thosecompeting,”saysMalcom,whoreckonsmany otherswillwatchSamfromtheirhomes.
MalcolmsaysSamisNewZealand’ssecondfastest ever1500mrunnerbehindNickWillis.“Hewon AimsGames’CrossCountryin2012and2013,and theNZsecondarySchools’Crosscountryin2014, 2017and2018.SamiscoachedbyTaurangacoach CraigKirkwoodwhocoachesHaydenWilde.”
DependingonhisfirstraceSamcouldprogressto theMen’s1500mrepechageat5.15amNZtimeon August4,andtheMen’sFinal1500monAugust7, at6.50amNZtime.
SarahTetzlaffandJulianDavid
SpeedclimbersSarahTetzlaffwhoisfrom HamiltonbuttrainsinTaurangawithlocalJulian DavidwillcompeteinParissoon.Sarahcompetes
Above:Matahui Schoolstudents arerightbehind formerstudent DylanSchimdt who’llcompetein Men’sTrampoline inParis.
Right:Tauranga’s SarahTetzlaffand JulianDavidare competinginspeed climbinginParis. Photo:BrydieThompson.
August 5 at 11pm NZ time in the trampoline to
August5at11pmNZtimeinthe Women’sspeedseeding,andmay progresstothequarterfinalsAugust5, at10.28pmNZtime;andthesemifinalandfinalslaterthatnight. DavidcompetesAugust6at 11pmNZtimeintheMen’sspeed seeding,followedbytheMen’sspeed elimination.HemayraceAugust8, at10.28NZtimeinthequarterfinals, thensemifinalsandfinal.
BOPSportClimbingAssociation presidentNadaPiateksaysSarahand Julianhavebeenmemberssince2018 andpredominantlytraininTauranga “witha50/50splitbetweenthe BOPSCASpeedwallatBlakePark–theonlyofficialspeedclimbingwall inNZ–andtheAthleteFactoryin AerodromeRd”.
“We’reabsolutelythrilledto havethemcompetingintheParis Olympics.[They’re]Suchan inspirationtoallourathletes.”
BOPSCAmemberswillwatch thepaircompeteatlocalindoor climbinggymRocktopiathankstothe generosityofownerAdamDyck.
“We’llbeuplatewithsleepingbags andhotchocolates!”
Findoutmoreat:bopsca.org
DylanSchimdt
MeanwhileMatahuiSchoolstudents willkeepacloseeyeonex-student DylanSchimdtashetriestobetter hisTokyo’sOlympicGamesmen’s trampolinebronzemedal.
DylancompetesintheTrampoline GymnasticsMen’squalification4am Saturday,August3,NZtime–and couldprogresstothefinalat5.50am.
MatahuiSchoolhasalargesignup onStateHighway2honouringDylan, whoattendedtheschoolforafew yearsto2008.“Wehavephotosof Dylanpractisingonhistrampoline hereatMatahuiSchoolasayoung child,”saysMary. “Hisparentsbroughtinhis
trampolinetoshowallthestudentshis amazingabilitiesandskillsevenasa youngchild.”
Mary,whosaysMatahuistudentsare learningallabouttheOlympics“are fullyawarewhoDylanis”.
“I’vepersonallyemailedDylan wishinghimallthebestfromthestaff andstudents.Andstudentswillbe writingtoDylanwithwishinghim allthebest.Tocompeteinhisthird Olympicsisanincrediblefeat!”
TeacherColleenBrinksaysstudents arekeepingup-to-datewithOlympics newsbywatchingKiwiKids’news daily.“Somearedoingaminiproject fortheirorallanguagenextweekon theirfavouriteOlympianwhichmany havechosenDylan.
“OurstudentslookuptoDylanand arereallyexcitedforhim.”
MoreBOPathletes
OtherBOPathletestowatchin ParisareLuukaJonescompetingin thecanoeslalomkayakcrosswomen’s timetrial2.40amAugust3,NZtime. Shemayraceinkayakcross women’sroundoneat1.30amAugust 4,NZtime.
OnAugust5,at12amTauranga’s KimCadzowcompetesinthe Women’scyclingroadracewithteam mateNiahmFisher-Black.Kim,aged 22,hasthreewinsinhershortcareer. AndNZ’smostsuccessfulOlympian, BOPathleteOlympicmedallistLisa Carringtonwillcompeteinmultiple events,startingwiththecanoesprint Women’sK2500mheatsonAugust 6,at10.10pmNZtimeswithteammatesAliciaHoskin,AimeeFisherand LucyMatehaere.
Tauranga’sEvaMorriscompetesin artisticswimming’sduetfreeroutineat 5.30amAugust11,NZtime. ForafullscheduleofKiwis competinginParis,see: www.rnz.co.nz/news/olympics-2024
Photo:John Borren.
McKenzieHockings practisinghermoves aheadof BattleintheBay.
Photo:JohnBorren.
A BIG battleintheBay
Tauranga’sMercuryBaypark willbetheepicentreofcheer andexcitementthisSaturday, August3,asithoststhehighly anticipated‘BattleintheBay’ cheerleadingcompetition.
With65dynamicteamsfrom acrossNZtoshowcasetheirskills, eventproducerRebeccaGrigson saystheyexpecttodrawacrowd ofabout3000enthusiastic spectators.
“Wenormallyhavemorethan 1000athletes,”saysRebecca.
Localboost
“We’vebeendoingBattleinthe Bayforfiveyears,since2016, tobringpeopletoabeautiful locationtocompete,anditgivesa boosttothelocaleconomy.” Initssixthyear,the2024event
promisesavibrantdisplayof athleticismandspirit.
Rebeccasaysthey’rekeepingthe ticketpricecheapforspectators, offeringaspecialpriceforseniors “somum,dadandgrandparents cancome”.“Iwantittobe all-inclusiveforallthefamilies tocome.Andwekeepittoa one-daycompetitionbecauseof thecostofaccommodation,and sotheydon’thavetorushbackon onedayorgetbacklateSunday.”
RebeccasaysBattleintheBay isoneofthebiggestcheerleading eventsinNZ.
“Istartedtheeventbecause Inoticedthereweremainly Auckland-basedcompetitionsand Ithought:‘Whynot?’Itwould benicetoholdsomethinglocally andbringpeopletoalocalplace”.
“NextyearI’mhopingtobring
someinternationalathletes.”
Cheerteamswillcompeteon Saturday,August3andreturn homeSunday.Thecompetition runs9am-7.30pmonAugust3, atMercuryBayparkwithtickets availableonTicketek.
65teams
“Inthemorningwehave94 specialtieswheretheydosolos, duos–it’smassive.Thereare 65teamscompetinginthe afternoon.”Allathletesreceivea giftonarrival,withupstairsrooms hiredsoeachclubhastheirown room“togetready,havetheirown privacyanddotheirhair”. ThecompetitionBattlein theBay2024,August3from 9am-7.30pmatMercury Baypark,MountMaunganui.
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AGivealittlepagehasbeen createdforthecommunityto supportaPāpāmoawoman wholostherhometoafire lastweek.
Emergencyserviceswerecalledto thehousefireonGravattRdonthe afternoonofJuly25. Thehomeowner’sfriendVicki Swannhassincecreatedthe fundraisingpage,sayingherfriend’s homewasdestroyedbyanelectrical fire.“Adearfriendhaslosther homeandallherbelongingsdueto afireinherhouse,”Vickiexplains ontheGivealittlepage.
“Asyouknow,insuranceonly goessofar.Financialassistance isthebestwaytohelpassheis stillhavingtopayhermortgage andwillnowneedtofind accommodationtorentwhile thingsarebeingsortedout.”
FireandEmergencyNZsafety investigatorJonRewisaysthefire tookoutthewholehouse.
“What’shappenedis,itstartedin thegarage,andit’sgotintotheroof void.Itlooksfinefromtheroad.
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Getrollingyadice aroundtheBOP!
AttheageofnineMatua PrimarystudentQuinnWillis istakingontheresponsibility ofshowcasingBayofPlenty tourism.Andhe’sdoingso bycreatingandsellinghis ownboardgame,whichwill alsosupportacharity closetohisheart.
Quinnandhisfellowclassmates weretaskedwithcreatingasmall businessforaschoolproject.He decidedtocreateaspinontheclassic boardgameSnakesandLadders.
TaurangaFamilyFunisplayed byparticipantsrollingadiceand progressingalongtheboardtoget tothefinish–withpitfallsand advantagesalongtheway,justlike SnakesandLadders.
Quinn’smumAvonWillissays theclasswillselltheirwaresatthe
MountMaunganui’sLittleBig MarketsthisSaturday,August 3.“QuinnhasTourismBayof Plentystockingitattheir iSITElocationsforsaleand he’llsellitonlineat: www.prettysmart.co.nz
“Atthisstagehe’ssellingitfor $10includingthegameboard, diceandcounters.”
AvonsaysQuinnwaskeen tocreatesomethingofhis own,thatisfun,andhasa longerbusinesslifethanjust themarkets.“Hehadstrong opinionsandcreativedirection intheproduct.
“Theschoolrequiredparentsto be‘investors’intheirownkids’ businessesandtheyhavetopay usbackandhopefullymakea profitattheendofit.”
Theendproducthasbecome tourismshowcasefortheBOP. “Usingamapheworkedout
thebestlocationsandactivities thatmatched[local]areasand itperfectlysuitedfinishingon Mauao–ahappyaccident,” saysAvon.
Thegameisprintedat KalePrint,whowerevery supportive,givingQuinna communityspiritdiscount.
BigBuddy Avon,whowithQuinnhas beenresidinginTaurangasince 2017,saystheYear5lovesit here.He’spartofTauranga’s BigBuddyprogrammewhich matchessuitablemenwith youngboyswhosefathers aren’taround.
Quinnhasbeenmatched withbigbuddyLyndonHawk twoyears.AvonsaysLyndon isanawesomeguyandQuinn enjoystheirweeklycatchups.
“Quinnisaclever,intelligent
boy,”saysLyndon.“Oncehe’s committed,heputsinthe effort.He’sstillyoungandhas hugepotential.Hehadthe confidencetocomewithmeto seepeopleatTaurangaLibrary andTourismBOP[tocreatehis boardgame].
“After,IintroducedQuinn hewasresponsibleforpitching thegame,andwhathelphewas lookingtoobtain.”
AvonsaysQuinnwants togivebacktoBigBuddy, aimingtogift20percentof profitsmadefromsalesto theprogramme.“He’ssuper pleasedwithhowitturnedout andcan’twaituntilthemarket day–fingerscrossedit’snot rainedout.”
QuinnwillbeattheLittleBig MarketsatCoronationPark from9am-2pmthisSaturday, August3.
AylaYeoman
PacificLakesVillageissetamongsttranquilparklikegroundsandprivatelakes.Spaciousmodernvillasandterracehouseshavebeen designedtocreateavibrantcommunity,providinganidealsettingforyouractiveandindependentlifestyle.
Thevillage’smaincommunityfacility,ThePavilion,iscurrentlyunderconstruction.Positionedonthelakesedge,thisimpressive buildingwillhouseaneatery,loungebar,library,artstudio,beautysalon,wellnesssuiteandextensiverecreationalfacilities.
Matua Primar y student Quinn Willis with his Tauranga Family Fun board game
Photo: John Borren
TreasuretroveonsaleatBookFair
It’saglimpseinsideoneman’sworldview –amanfewofusknewandmostwill neverknow.It’sacacheofhundreds, maybethousands,ofbooksandspeciality magazinesdatingback50years.
Someofthemagazinesarestillinthepolybagsor plasticsleevestheyarrivedin.They’reallinmint condition.Theyrepresentsomeofthethingsthat featuredlargelyinthisman’slifesince1972–mainlycars,hotrodsandclassiccarsandmusic. Andhespentthousandsofdollarsfeedingthat passion,readinguponthoseinterests.
“It’saliterarytreasuretrove,andwe’revery fortunatehe’snowsharingitwithTauranga,” saysChristineCurrieoftheHarbourCityLions, whoseannualBookFairfromNovember8-10at TaurangaRacecoursewillbethebeneficiaryofthe collection.“Magazinecollectorsandcarbuffswill lovethemwhentheygoonsaleatourfair.
“Andthey’reinpristinecondition.”
Eclectictaste
It’sunderstoodthebooksandmagazineswereto helpfundtheman’sretirementbuthepassedaway beforehegotthatpleasure.Nowhalfacentury’s fascinationforcarandmusicmagazines,andan eclectictasteinhardbacks,willbeupforsaleat theLionsBookFairandwillhelptheLionsfund worthycommunityprojectsinTaurangalater thisyear.
Aratakibushubupgrade
ThesecondbusiestbushubinTaurangaCityis gettingamuch-neededupgrade,accordingtoTauranga CityCouncil.
Newwell-lit,high-capacitysheltersfeaturing decorativeculturalelementsfromlocalhapūwillbe installedoneachsideoftheroad,alongwithincreased wayfindingsignageandinformationboards.
Otherimprovementsincludemorestreetlights,new CCTVmonitoring,openseating,bikeparking,rubbish binsandlandscaping.
Improvedpedestriancrossings,widerfootpathsand anewshareduserpathwillalsomakeaccesssafer alongsidethenewpedestriancrossingsonGirvenRd, MaranuiSt,andOceanbeachRd. ConstructionbeginsonMonday,August5,with completionearmarkedforOctober.Workswilltake place7am-5pmMonday-Friday.
Tohelpalleviatetrafficcongestionandimprove pedestrianflow,BayofPlentyRegionalCouncilwill minimiselayoversonsurroundingstreetsandutilisea repurposedbusstopalongGirvenRd. TrafficonFarmStwillbeone-wayonlywithentry fromTaupōAve,withaccesstoBayfairShopping Centremaintainedatalltimes.Existingbusshelters andfootpathswithintheworksiteonFarmStwillbe closedduringconstruction.TheFarmStbusstopsand shelterswillbemoved80metresto-wardsConcord Ave.Stopsandrouteswillbeclearlysignposted. Forprojectupdates,visit: letstalk.tauranga.govt.nz/aratakibushub
Thatwillbethedonor’slegacy.“Andwe’re extraordinarilygrateful,”saysChristine.
Thecollectionissittinginmorethan60 brightredNewWorldsupermarketbagsand numerousplasticstorageboxeswaitingtobe processedforthefair.
Injustoneboxthereare‘NZHotRodMagazine’ editionsfrom1972–includinga$5.60April 2000editionthat’sstillunopenedinitssleeve. Therearecopiesof‘NZClassicCar’from1987 and‘NZAutocar’.Andforthepracticalenthusiast, aservicemanualfor1936-1942PlymouthDodge andDeSotopassengercars.
An‘InternationalMusicianandRecording World’magazinefrom1975featuresJeffBeckon thecoverandEricClapton.Thereisalso‘New ZealandMusician’Volume7No5fromApril/May 1998withtheheadlinestory“TheFeelersfrom CovertoCover”:“Theboysgotdowntowork writingandrecordingsongsthatwouldultimately allowthemtobreakoutofthehumanjukebox theyhadbuiltforthemselves.”
2000bananaboxes
ThehardcoversrangefromAlGore’s‘TheFuture’ –a400-pagetreatiseonthestateofhumanity–to JeanetteHudson’stravelogue‘TheSilkRoad’.
sotherewon’tbeaneedtocall firefightersouttodothejob. TheLionsarenowcollecting booksfortheirNovemberbook fairatTaurangaRacecourse.Books canbeleftatBedpostTauriko,
HarveyNormanonCameronRd, WoolworthsBethlehem,Wet& ForgetatBayCentralShopping CentreonChapelSt,andBunnings onJeanBattenPlaceattheMount.
Addasecondary/minordwelling
Customisable,qualityhomes. Webuildtosuityourneeds. Asarental investment, or downsizetofree upcashflow.
TheHarbourCityLionsareaimingtogather about2000bananaboxes-fullofgoodbooksfor theirsale.Proceedsfromthesalewillgotoprojects likea$28,000airpatientlift,whichenables caregiverstosafelyliftimmobilisedheavypatients
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It’s a glimpse inside one man’s worldview
That will be the donor’s legacy. “And we’re
Lion Christine Phillips with one man ’ s legacy to the Book Fair and Tauranga Photo: John Borren
Taurangaresidentswillget thechancetorelivethe 1970sand1980swhen internationalsuperstarsBoy George,LittleRiverBand (50thAnniversaryTour), BonnieTylerandStarship featuringMickeyThomas cometothecityinsummer.
Theseiconicartistswill performinTaurangaonJanuary 18aspartofTimelessSummer Tour2025,whichisanew summerconcertseriesbringing legendarymusiciansfrom aroundtheworldtofivecities inNewZealand.TheTimeless
Global superstars to hit Tauranga
SummerTourwillalsobeheld inChristchurch,Napier,New PlymouthandAuckland.
TicketsforTimelessSummer Touraresellingfastandthe Taurangashowisexpectedtosell outinadvance.Paymentplans areavailable.
Fullsets
TaurangapromoterGlenn MeiklesaysTimelessSummer Tourwillbeanidealsummer’s dayoutforallattendees.
Theeventisforthoseaged 18-plus,andGlennsaysthe showwillbeanenjoyable experienceforthosewho enjoyqualitymusic,aclassic summerdayintheBayanda
relaxedatmosphere.
“Artistswillperformfullsets andwe’vemadesurethereis goodbreaktimeinbetween sets,”saysGlenn.
“Taurangaisamust-visitcity insummer,withvisitorsflocking tothecity’swarmweatherand beachessoit’sgreattoalsooffer localsandvisitorswithanew eventtoenjoyaswell.
Tickets
“We’reexcitedtobebringinga highcalibreline-uptoTauranga.
“Theartistsarejustasexcited tobecomingtoTauranga.”
Toavoidmissingout,goto: www.timelesssummertour.com forticketsandinformation.
TheGovernment’sonlinesafetywebsite forchildrenandyoungpeoplehas reachedonemillionpageviews.
MinisterofInternalAffairsBrooke vanVeldensaysit’sgreattoseesomany youngpeopleandtheirfamiliesaccessing thesiteKeepItRealOnlinetolearn howtostaysafeonlineandmanageany potentialdigitalharms.
“Ithasadviceandresourcesforparents, teachers,andyoungpeopleonarange oftopicsfromonlinebullyingtodigital scamstoprivacy.I’veheardfrommany parentshowthesetopicsaffectyoung peopleeveryday.Boththeparents andyouthsectionshaverecentlyhad additionalinformationaddedfollowing feedbackfromthecommunity.Morenew
contentisbeingaddedtotheeducators’ sectionovercomingmonths.”
Theministersaysmanyparentshave concernsaboutwhattheirchildrenare seeingonlineandwanttoknowwhat theycandotokeepthemsafe.
“TheKeepItRealOnlinewebsite hasplentyofadviceonhowtotalkto yourkidsabouttheseissuesaswellas informationonthird-partycontrols availabletofamilies,suchasfilterson searchenginesandsocialmedia.”
Thewebsiteismanagedbythe DepartmentofInternalAffairsandcan beaccessedat: www.keepitrealonline.govt.nz ItcontainsinformationinChinese, Hindi,Samoan,EnglishandMāori.
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Wish4FishCharityfounderBryceDinneenwantspeopletoattend the‘BuytheBerth’GalaDinneronAugust9. Photo:JohnBorren.
Help buyaberthfor‘Noah’
•2xnightsinNapier
BayofPlentycharitythatgetspeoplewith physicaldisabilitiesormentalunwellnessonthe waterishostingafundraisertosecurealongtermberthlicence,atTaurangaBridgeMarina, foritslargestboat.
A Bay of Plenty charity that gets people with h l d b l r mental unwellness on the water is hosting a fundraiser to secure a longt b h l t Tauranga Bridge Marina, for its largest boat.
inaspecialnightraisingfundsforWish4Fish.“It’s awonderfulopportunitytoconnectwiththelocal community,sharestories,andcometogetherforan incrediblecharity.
Wish4FishcharityfounderBryceDinneensaysithas beengivenauniqueopportunityonbehalfof TaurangaBridgeMarinaLtdtosecure apurpose-builtmarinaberthforthe organisation’sbigboatNoah.
Wish4Fish charity founder Bryce Dinneen says it has been given a unique opportunity on behalf of Tauranga Bridge Marina Ltd to secure a purpose-built marina berth for the organisation’s big boat Noah.
“Wish4Fishisdedicatedtoprovidingfishing experiencestopeoplewithdisabilities,seriousillnesses, orotherlifechallenges.Theorganisationaimsto offerasenseofadventure,joyandconnectionto thenaturalworldthroughthetherapeutic benefitsoffishing.It’llbeagreatnight foreveryoneinvolved.”
“Thisopportunitywillnot onlyprovidealong-termhome for‘Noah’,our18mRoger Hill-designeddisplacement catamaran,butwillalsohelp galvaniseWish4Fishwith
“This opportunity will not only provide a long-term home for ‘Noah’, our 18m Roger Hill-designed displacement catamaran, but will also help galvanise Wish4Fish with its sustainability into the future,” says Bryce.
BuytheBerthgaladinner fundraiseronFriday,August 9,atPāpāmoaSurfLifeSaving Clubfrom5.30pm.Guestspeakeris formerNZBlackStickandOlympian
Wish4Fish is hosting a Buy the Berth gala dinner fundraiser on Friday, August 9, at Pāpāmoa Surf Life Saving Club from 5.30pm. Guest speaker is former NZ Black Stick and Olympian Gemma McCaw.
Thenightofglitzandglamour offersabanquet-styledinner, sweettreats,raffles,auctions andentertainment.
“Wehavesomegreatitems upforauctiononthenight,” saysBryce.
“Ticketscost$130each andincludeacomplimentary Wish4FishBuytheBerth raffleticket.”
Atablefor10is$1200.
Gemma, who grew up in Tauranga, has an amazing connection to the charity because she used to enjoy fishing with her father when she was little, says Bryce. “Gemma will do a Q&A session for any guests eager to ask questions.”
Gemma is looking forward to coming home to share
Gemma,whogrewupinTauranga,hasanamazing connectiontothecharitybecausesheusedtoenjoy fishingwithherfatherwhenshewaslittle,saysBryce. “GemmawilldoaQ&Asessionforanyguestseagerto Gemmaislookingforwardtocominghometoshare
“Withyoursupport,wecan makewavesinmanylives!Joinus andembarkonajourneytosecure ahomeforNoah,andtohelpprovide individualswithdisabilitiesthetransformative experienceofnavigatingtheopenseas.”
PurchaseticketsbyphoningBryce:021616601or email:bryce@wish4fish.co.nz
OrvisittheirGivealittlepageat:givealittle.co.nz/ fundraiser/buy-the-berth-campaign AylaYeoman
Perfect Pumpkin!
Pumpkinisarealcutie!At fivemonthsold,thismalecat absolutelylovestoplaywith histoysandwilldomajor “zoomies”aroundhisroom, chasingaping-pongball. Hecanbealittleshywith newpeopleanddoesn’tloveloud noisessohe’slookingforaquiet home.
GivePumpkintimetosettlein,asafe spacetosnuggleaway,andhe’llbecome yourbestieinnotime.Areyoulooking forafelinefriendtobrightenupyour home?ComeandmeetPumpkin.Phone theSPCAon:075780245. Ref:607070.
Wish4Fish’slargestboat ‘Noah’. Photo:supplied.
Shiftthedialonyourteen’sfuture
Knowingwhattodowhenleavingschool isanage-olddilemmaformanyteens–andasparents,wesometimestruggleto understandhowbesttoguidethemin theirdecisionmaking.
TheCanvasCareersExpo,onnextThursdayand Friday,August8-9,atMercuryBayparkArenaisa greatplacetostart.
Aspecialsession,aspartoftheexpo,isaParents andTeensdiscoverysessionrunningfrom4pm8pmnextThursday,August8,makingittheideal timeforparentsandwhānautoheadalongwith
theirteensastheytryandturncareerdecisions from“Idon’tknow”into“Idoknow!”
Excitingmix
HostedbyPriorityOneandTheRotaryClub ofTauranga,theCanvasCareersExpofeaturesan excitingmixofemployersandtrainingproviders on-sitereadytotalkabouttheirworksectoror tertiarytrainingopportunity.PriorityOne’sinstep managerVeedeKostersaysit’stheidealtimeand placetoguideteensintheirdecisionmaking. “Itcanbesostressfulwhenyouhaveateenin yourhousewhocan’tdecidewhatistheright careerortrainingpath,ormaybetheyhaveanidea
Theregion’slargestcareersexpoishere!
butneedmoreinformation.Whatbetterplaceto talkthisthroughthaninonearenawithexperts fromallfields.”
TheRotaryClubofTaurangaorganiserSueBoyne, saystheexpoisalsoanamazingplacetomake industryconnections.
“Becausewehavesomanybusinessesattheexpo, teenscancomealongandtalkdirectlywithanactual staffmemberfromabusinessandgetaninsight intowhatanaveragedayorcareerlookslikeinthat industrysector.Theycanalsomakevaluableindustry connections.”
Getinspired!
Universitiesandtertiarytrainingprovidersfrom acrossNewZealandwillalsobeinattendancewith alltheinformationyoungpeopleneedtogetready fortheirnextstepsafterschool.
“It’stheperfectenvironmenttogetinformed,get inspiredandmakejobandcareerdecisions,”saysSue.
Theexpoisalsoaboutshowcasingthediverseand excitingcareeropportunitiesrighthereintheregion.
“TaurangaisNewZealand’sfastestgrowingregion andwiththatbringsmorejobopportunitiesandthe needforpeoplewithskillstosupportthatgrowth,” saysVee.
“Theexpoisagreatplacetogetafeelforwhat’son offerhereandtounderstandtheyet-to-be-discovered prospectsavailableforjobseekers.”
Freetoattend,theCanvasCareersExporunsfrom 9am-2pmand4pm-8pmnextThursday,August8, and9am-2pmFriday,August9.
Goto:www.canvascareers.co.nz
CareerEQ’scareerspecialistsareexpertsinaiding individualsinmakingcareerdecisions,developingtheir careers,andimprovingworkplacewellbeing.Weassist students,graduates,andprofessionalsacrossallindustries andcareerlevels-andworkplaceteams.Ourservices includecareercoaching,redundancysupport,career decision-makingassistance,andteamdevelopment. Wealsotrainothercareerpractitioners,careersadvisers andmanagersaroundAustralasiatohave careerconversationsusingouronline careerconversationresources.
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Agroupofvolunteerswho careforJohnsonReserve invitestheWelcomeBay communitytoitsbiggestever plantingdaythisSaturday, August3,tobeautifyanarea that’sbeenapubliceyesore.
PamThorpesaysagroupofsix nearbyresidentsmakeupthe JohnsonReserveCareGroup, whichvoluntarilycaresforthe reserve.Butthistimetheirannual plantingdayneedsafewmore handstomakelightofthework.
“ThisSaturday,August3,we’re plantinganareathat’sbeena publiceyesoreforalongtime, thecornerofWelcomeBayRd
Morehands neededto make lightwork
andJamesCookDrive,”says Pam.“Thissteepslopehasbeen coveredwithinvasiveweedgrass andrubbishforyears.It’staken ourgrouptwoyearstoclearthe siteofnoxiousweedsandrubbish toprepareforplanting,andnow thebigdayisdrawingclose.
“Nowwe’rereadyforplanting.
“Wehavemorethan1000 plantsbeingprovidedbyBayof PlentyRegionalCouncil.
“Allplantingsarenative–on thetopitwillbelow-growing speciesbecauseit’saverysteep bankandwewantsomething thatwillscrambleandcover itquickly;aswecascade downwardswe’llhaveslightly tallernativeshrubsbutnothing
above3minheight.”
Pamsaysthegrouphasbeen workingthereserveformore than20years“andthisweekend isthebiggestplantingwewill havedone”.
“Thisispartofourannualwork –andwe’dlovethecommunity tocomealong,helpwiththe plantingandbepartofthismajor reserveimprovement.”
JohnsonReserveCaregroup’s annualplantingday–atthe cornerofWelcomeBayRdand JamesCookDrive–isSaturday, August3,from10am.Those keentohelpneedtobring gloves,strongfootwear,water, asnackandaspadeiftheyhave onehandy.
Let’sensure e Tauranga’sfutureismindful
Withtheelection finished,Tauranganow welcomesitsfirstsetof electedrepresentativesin nearlyfiveyears.
elected representatives in
Theexcitementispalpable,thoughthereare somesurprises.Withonlyonewomanelected,a phenomenonsomearecalling‘theTolleyeffect’, andalowervoterturnoutthanexpected,itwillbe interestingtoseehowthesenextfouryearsunfold.
LobbyforGoodsentanemailtoallcandidates, askingthemtocommittotransparentand accountablegovernance,particularlyhighlighting decisionsmadeandassetssoldunderthe commissioners’reign.It’sencouragingtoseemany ofthosewho’vetakentheirspotsoncouncilare committedtobeingtransparentandopening thebookssowecancollectivelyunderstandour financialsituation.Somecandidatesmentioned a$3Bdeficitwhileothercandidatesstatethat’s incrediblyinaccurate,soresidentswouldlike
toknow…whatisthe actualityofoursituation? Asresidentsbearthe bruntofthesedecisions, especiallyinthis challengingeconomic climate,thestressisfeltbyeveryone.Young people,inparticular,oftenheartheirparents worryingabouthowthey’llputfoodonthetable andpaythebillstokeepasafehome.Insteadof shoulderingthisstress,youngpeopleshouldbe freetoenjoytheirlivesandfocusontheirfutures. Councillorsandthenewlyelectedmayormust remembertoputpeopleattheforefrontoftheir decisions.Mentalhealthandwellbeingarecrucial, andwhileourcityneedstogrowitmustdosoata pacethatbringseveryonealong.
OuryouthpanelatYouthVoicesActionisready tooffertheirfreshperspectivesandinsightsto ensuretheirvoiceshaveaseatatthetableinthe decision-makingprocess.Let’sensureTauranga’s futureismindful,community-focused,and representativeofeveryone.
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PamThorpeisreadytogetstuckinthisSaturday,August3. Photo:JohnBorren.
Forwomenheading towardsmenopauseor perimenopause,DrTrish Zingelishostingafree communitytalkinTauranga toequipladieswithallthe informationtheyneed.
“Thisismysecondtalk,”says Trish,whoisalong-standingGP atBethlehemFamilyDoctors. “I’mpassionateabout equippingwomenwiththe informationtheyneedtothrive duringtheperimenopauseand menopauseyears.”
Trishisholdinghertalkat C3ChurchatŌtūmoetaion August14.“Overthepastfew yearstherehavebeenchanges totreatmentoptions.Thereisa betterunderstandingaboutthe impactofhormonalchanges.
“Ithinkwe’retalkingabout menopausemorenowinthe lastthreeyears,andprescribing hormonereplacementshave doubledinNewZealand.”
Undiagnosed
Trishsaysit’salwaysbeentaught thatyou’renotmenopausaluntil yourperiodstops.“Whatwe realisenowisthatoftenwomen canhaveanormalperiodbut theycanstillhavesignificant hormonechanges.”
Trishsaysinthepastwomen
havecometoherwho’vehad hotflashesandfeeltiredbut theyhaveanormalperiod.“I’ve donebloodteststhathavecome backnormal,andI’vetoldthem everything’sfine.Nowwe’re realisingthatthingsaren’tfine.
“Womenaregetting undiagnosed.I’vebeendoinga lotofmenopausetreatmentin thepasttwoyearsandnearly everyweekI’vehadsomeone say:‘Ifeelnormalagain’,‘My life’sbackhowitusedtobe’.”
Trishsaysonebigreasonfor womenbeingundiagnosedis becausemanysymptomsaren’t usuallyrelatedtohormonal changes.“Classicsymptomsare
TodayI’mwritingabout weddingskincareand makeup.Asweallknow, weddingsareaspecial occasion,andit’simportant tolookandfeelourbestonthisday.
hotflushesandnightsweats,” saysTrish.However,others canfeeldepressed/lowmood, anxious,insecure,angry,tired; orexperiencebrainfog,joint pain,troublesleeping,chest pains,vaginaldryness,lowlibido, palpitationsandevenacrawling sensationontheskin.“Ihada patientwhopresentedwithchest painandpalpitations,anditwas allhormonal.Iendedupsending hertothecardiologistandshehad anumberofadmissionsandsix monthsdownthetrackIsaidto her:‘Areyougettinghotflushes?’, ‘Areyouhavingdifficulty sleeping?’,andthenwerealised thatallhercardiacsymptoms wereactuallyhormonal.Iputher onhormonereplacementanda lotofthosethingsdisappeared.”
Joiningthedots
“That’stheproblem,”says Trish.“Thesymptomsarevery wideandstresscanalsocausea lotofthosesymptoms.It’snot straightforward.”
Trishrealisedmanywomen starthavinghormonalissuesin theirearly40sandoftendon’t understandwhat’shappening tothem.“Ifwomendon’tjoin thedots,generallytheirdoctors don’t.”RegisterfortheAugust 14talkat:citychurch.nz/events *Readthisstoryinfullat: www.sunlive.co.nz
Firstly,it’sessentialtotakecareofourskin leadinguptotheweddingday.Makesuretostay hydrated,eathealthy,andestablishaconsistent skincareroutinetoachieveaclear,glowing complexion.Agoodcombinationoftreatments andskincareproductscanmakeallthedifference
intheleaduptotheday. Whenitcomestomakeup,opt formakeupthatisgoodforyour skinlikeJaneIredaleskincare makeup,toensureyourlook staysflawlessthroughouttheday.
Consideranatural,timelesslookthatenhances yournaturalfeaturesandcomplementsyour weddingdressandoverallaesthetic.Wehavethe newseason’smakeupcoloursinclinicnowsobook inforanupdateofyourmakeup. Remember,thekeytogreatweddingskincare andmakeupistoenhanceyournaturalbeautyand feelconfidentandcomfortableinyourownskin.
DrTrishZingel. Photo:JohnBorren.
Donatetonewmumsincrisis
Asurgeinnewmothers seekinghelpfroma Taurangasupportagency hassparkedanappealfor donationsofclothing, nappiesandsupplies fornewborns.
PregnancyChoiceisanon-profit organisationwithsevenlocations acrossNZ,offeringinformation andsupporttowomenfacingan unexpectedpregnancy.
Tauranga’sPregnancyChoice CentrehasaKohaShop,which providesqualityclothing,linen andbric-a-bracitemstomothers andtheirfamiliesforfree.
DirectorJaniceTetley-Jones saystheirshophasexperienceda riseindemandforitems,which sheputsdowntothecoldseason andcost-of-livingcrisis.
“Therehavebeenatleasttwo casesrecentlyofmumswho hadtosleepintheircaruntil emergencyaccommodationwas
found,”saysJanice.
“Wedon’twantchildren goingcold,sowesupport womenwho’vehad unplannedpregnanciestofind accommodationandpractical thingslikeacarseatfortheirbaby.
“We’vebeengivingoutalotof carepackageslatelyandwejust don’thaveenoughstock.”
Asaresult,BayofPlenty residentsareencouragedtopass ongood-qualitysecond-hand
clothestotheKohaShop–particularlyitemsfornewborns.
“Peoplearevaluable,andwe wantthemtofeelthatvalue–so weinsistonnothandingout clothingthat’smarked,stained orripped,”saysJanice.
DonatetoTaurangaPregnancy
Choicecentre,cornerof EleventhAveandChristopher St,9am-4pmMonday-Friday andSaturdays10am-1pm.
DebbieGriffiths
P: 075782008 E: bongardspharmacy@xtra.co.nz
Mon-Fri,8:30amto5:00pmClosedSaturday&publicholidays
TheimportanceofCoEnzymeQ10
The importance of Co Enzyme Q10
RecentlywritingaboutCo EnzymeQ10,Iwassurprised attheamountofreader feedback–especiallythose wantinghelptodealwithside effectsofcholesterol-loweringmedication. Studiesshowstatinscanreducecirculating CoQ10byasmuchas50percent.Thesideeffects aresocommontheyarecalled‘statinmyopathy’. Themainsideeffectsaremuscleandtendon weakness,whichcanbefeltasmusclestiffness andpain.ThereductionofCoQ10canalso impactmemory,moodandenergy. InmostcasestwomonthsofaqualityCoQ10 allowpeopletogetbenefitswhileminimisingthe effectsoflowCoQ10.Thechemicalstructureof CoQ10allowsittomovehighenergyelectrons withinourcellmitochondriawhereenergyis made.CoQ10collectstheseelectronsandmoves themtoanenzymecalledATPsynthasetomake theenergyweneed.IadviseCoQ10forseveral reasons,mostcommonlyforstatinsupport.Ialso addCoQ10forthosefatiguedwithoutmedical
causesandforthosewith cardiovascular,autoimmune, andneurodegenerative problems.Forexample,I includeatleast100mgforthose withPolymyalgiaRheumatica andhigherdosesforthosewithMultipleSclerosis. ForstatinssupportIuseahigh-qualitypatented USCoQ10.Forenergyandautoimmunesupport, Iuseamitochondrialsupportformulathat includeshighgradenaturallyfermentedCoQ10, pyrroloquinolinequinonewithanumberof energyco-factors.Thefirstimprovementfeltby thosewiththeseconditionsisaliftinenergy andgeneralwellbeing.Thosewithinflammatory conditionsshouldbeworkingtoapersonalised dietandsupplementplancomplementarytotheir regularmedicaltreatment.Mostpeoplefeelareal differencewithinthreemonths.
JohnArts(Adv.Dip.Nut.Med)isanutritionalmedicine practitionerandfounderofAbundantHealthLtd.Foradvice callJohnon0800423559oremail:john@abundant.co.nz Joinhisnewsletterat: www.abundant.co.nz
Shanelle Shaw and Janice Tetley-Jones sort through a care package.
Photo: John Borren
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-ontechnique thatcorrectsthecauseofyourbunionbyworkingonthemisalignmentsin thefoot,aswellasstrengtheningtheweakenedmusclesaroundthejoints. “IonlywishIhadfoundyousooner!”
Webelievethatthesoonerabunionistreated, thebetterthecorrection.
SkibidiToilets,andsomesongs
Skibidi Toilets, and some songs
ThisweekI’mmakingfuture memories,withjusttwowords: SkibidiToilet.
ThoughfamiliartosomeofyouIsuspect thisisnewtothemajority;onedayyou’ll thinkbackandsay“Ifirstheardabout SkibidiToiletfromWinstonWatusi”. You’rewelcome.
Firstup,pronunciation,whichisnot whatyoumightexpect.Thatwouldbe “ski”asin“skid”,and“bidi”asin“old biddy”.Itisastorytoldentirelyinshort YouTubevideos,acoupleofminuteseach.
Thestory?Well,strapinfortheride... SkibidiToilets–toiletswithhuman heads–ledbyG-Man,areengagedin awarwithpeoplewhohaveCCTV cameras,speakersandtelevisionsforheads. Theyfightacrossanexpandingdystopian industrialworld,tryingtodestroy humanityandtransformmorepeople intoSkibidiToilets.Kindaniche,right, notreallymainstream?Exceptforthe65 billionviewsonYouTubelastyearalone.
CDrevival
Sowhat?Well,MichaelBay,thedirector whogiftedusthe‘Transformers’films isnowon-boardwithbigHollywood moneyandpromisingthis“couldbethe next‘Transformers’orcouldbea‘Marvel’ universe”.Soinafewyearswhenthe worldisdelugedwithSkibidiToiletsand
you’rethinkinglifecan’tpossiblygetany stupider,remember:youhearditfirsthere. Here’sanotherweirdthing:CDsappear tobemakingarevival.Seriously.Ihave stats,whichwillwaittillnextweek,as nowIhaveanactualCD.
JohnMichaelz’newalbum‘SomeSongs III’isavailableonCDfromRecord RoundaboutattheHistoricVillage. It’salsoavailableasaUSBstick. Doesanyoneusethemanymore?Email ormessagewithopinions.
Sinceit’salittleoffthebeatentracklet mejustplugRecordRoundabout,withits fantasticrangeofvinyl,CDs,books,posters andallsortsofmusicmemorabilia.Tony Pill,whorunstheplace,isatrueenthusiast andit’swellworthavisitandchat.
Unreleaseddemos
John’salbumisacollectionofunreleased demos,alternates,andlivetracksreaching backto1997,plustwonewsongs.This meansunevensoundqualityandbacking stretchingfromAucklandbandKosher andshort-livedWhangāreioutfitThe WattstolocalmusiciansEwanLaycock, PatHawkinsandmembersofKokomo. Amongofferingsare‘WaitingForThe Sun’–JohninDaveDobbynmodewith livelybackingvocalsfromSandyMill –thecharmingukuleleduet‘ASingle Thing’,andawild‘WhiteHorses’with JohnandRitchiePicketteachtryingto
out-singtheother.Thetwonewsongsare thelovely‘Landscape’and‘GravelRoad Blues’,ajumpingjamfeaturingNick RirinuiandTimJulian’sexcellentrhythm section,splendidharpfromMikeButler andMikeKirk’simmaculateguitar.
Finally,R.I.P.MartinPhillippsandJohn Mayall.Noconnectionotherthantheir musichugelyaffectedmylife.Yourstoo maybe.Somepeoplemakeyourlifericher. Theydid.
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PowerfulperformancecomingtoTauranga
Across 1.Quote(4) 7.Lake(NI)(9) 8.Fish(4) 9.Present(4) 10.Femalehorse(4) 11.Shellfish(4) 14.Upset(10) 16.Touristtown(SI) (10) 19.Lather(4) 22.Daze(4) 24.Advantage(4) 25.Returnifyouplease(abr)(4) 26.Rugbylegend(5,4) 27.God(Maori)(4) Down 1.Inexpensive(5) 2.Flower(5) 3.Women(6) 4.Author(6)
20.Overturn(5)
21.Colour(5)
23Closeby(4)
inAmsterdamintheNetherlandsinthe1990s, wheresheco-foundedtheBARR-theatrecollective inRotterdam.BARRproducedexperimental performancesandwouldalwaysapproachthe creationofaperformancewiththegoaltocreate somethingunique,honestandraw.
‘RedHeavens’portraysthetruestoryof AngelinaMoleta,anItalianpioneering immigrantonD’UrvilleIslandwhosefate isintertwinedwiththeforcesofnatureand herdeepconnectionwithahigh-born Māoriwoman.
Growinguponthe activevolcanicisland ofStromboli,Angelina isbetrothedtoher cousinatanearlyage who,in1906,brings herasa16-year-oldto theevenmoreremote D’UrvilleIsland,inthe MarlboroughSounds. Throughhardship andanunlikely friendship,shegrows intowomanhoodand motherhood.Thisbitter andbeautifultaleis inspiredbybestselling book‘Angelina’by NZauthorGerard Hindmarsh,who wroteitabouthis grandmother.
ActressMartine Baanvingerattended theTheatreAcademy
AfterMartinesettledintoGoldenBay,NZ,she establishedtheatrecompanyDramaLABandhas beenproducing,writing,directingand/oractingin numerousperformanceswithArtsonTourNZ.
‘RedHeavens’willbeperformedatTauranga’s 16thAveTheatreon Thursday,August8from 7.30pm.Ticketscost$30 fromiTicket.
TheWeekendSunhastwo doublepassestogiveawayto twoluckyreaderswhocan telluswhereMartinesettled
inNewZealand. Enteronlineat: www.sunlive.co.nz underthe‘competitions’ section.Entriesclose Tuesday,August6.
Actress Martine Baanvinger. Photo:supplied.
John Michaelz Photo: supplied.
Saturday3August
AssociationCroquet OnSat,Mon,&Wed 9.15amfor9.30amstart;atClubMtMaunganui, 45KawakaSt.Newplayers&Visitorswelcome. PhMalcolm0276815204
BaySinglesSocialGroup Joinabunchofover 50’syoungsingles.Weekenddinners,potlucks, occasionaloutings.Haveago!PhDelia027284 8762,Andrea0211330313
Boules-Petanque EveryTuesday, ThursdayandSaturdayatClubMt Maunganui.Boulesavailable.New playerswelcome.Ph.Ray0277563565fortimes, furtherdetails.
CityNightMarkets! Eat.Play.Shop.RepeatEverySaturday!Incrediblerangeoffood,shopping, livemusic,games,freefun&more!ElizabethSt ParkingBuilding5pm-9pmwww.citynightmarkets. co.nz
CourseInMiracles Joinusviazoomasweextend healingtothoseinneed.Saturdays9-9:30am. Emailmiraclesnewzealand@gmail.comforthezoom address.Informationathttps://circleofa.org/pray Laughteristhebestmedicine! Enjoy45minutes offunandlaughteryogaatAratakiCommunity Centrefrom10am.PhoneJude02102775901. MyBackyardRuthMerriman ArtExhibition inTheIncubatorGallery,HistoricVillage. Illustrations,largewatercoloursandcanvases. Opens2ndAugust5.30pm.Runstill24thAugust 10-3.
OtūmoetaiCollegeJuniorArt Art ExhibitioninThePeoplesGallery, HistoricVillage.Drawings,paintingsand sculpturesbyyear9/10students.Opens 2ndAugust5.30pm.Till24thAugust10-3.
TaurangaSocialDanceClub SequenceDance 2ndSatmonthly7pmStJohnsChurchHall Bureta$7plusraffles.SupperAllwelcomePhNola 0273232882
TaoistTaiChiTauranga TaoistTaiChiTauranga BeginningsessionsOPEN.Monday9am,Tuesday 10.30+1pm,Wednesday1,30pmThursday6pm Friday9am,Saturday8.45.Anyqueries.PhMargie 021500320
TaurangaGolfCroquet TuesdayandFriday 9.30-Noonand1pmto3.30pm.Saturday9.30NoonandSunday1pm-3.30pm,GolfCroquet atTaurangaDomain,CameronRd.Newplayers welcomeContactGretchen5767169
Sunday4August
AccordionMusicGroup WelcomeBayHall, 1-4pm,every3rdSundayofthemonth,$4.00pp, afternoonteasupplied,everyonewelcome,come andjoinus.PhJoy0272853093
AlreadyaQuaker? Doyoubelieveinpeace, integrity,community,equality,simplicityand stewardship?JoinusSundays10-12behindBrain WatkinsHistoricalHouse.TaurangaQuaker Worship
Enjoyinternationaltravel? Trytravelandbe home-hostedwiththeFriendshipForce!Wealso meetlocallySundaysandThursdaysmonthly. PhoneDiane0272499859,Jonathan021151 4481
GolfCroquet Sun,Tues&ThursatC.ubMt Maunganui,45KawakaSt;at8.30amfor9am start.Newplayers&Visitorswelcome.PhGraham 0272805658
OtumoetiaRotaryElectronicrecycling Electronic Recycling.Giveyourgearanewlife.Feesapply. OtumoetaiCollegeCarParkWindsorRd8.00am. Brian0211228735
OtumoetaiRotaryCarbootsale 8.00am forbuyersatOtumoetaiCollegeCar ParkWindsorRoadforOtumoetai Rotary.Sellers$10.DetailsBrian021 1228735Bevan0274612127
Park&Bark Playgroupforsmalldogs.Second& fourthSundayeverymonth.1:30pmatSydenham Park,MillersRoadBrookfield.Freeofcharge. QuakerFellowshipTauranga Exploreyour spiritualjourneyamongstsupportiveFriendsinour mostlysilentmeeting.Weenjoyacuppa,meditate, contemplateandshare.10-12amCornerElisabeth Street/CameronRoad.
MiniaturesClubTauranga “MakingitSmall” meetings2ndSundayeachmonth(FebNov)10am-4pm.ArtsandCraftsCentre177 ElizabethStreetTauranga.Jan0212145192.
RadioControlledModelYachts
Sundays1:00-3:30pm,atPondbehind22 MontegoDrivePapamoa,sailingElectron RadioControlledYachtsforfunand competition.Adultbeginnerswelcome. Graham5725419
TaurangaModelAircraftClub Interestedinflying modelplanes?JoinuseverySundayatTECTPark weatherpermittingbetween10-3pm.Beginners welcome.Directions&webcamonourwebsite www.taurangamodelfly.org
TaurangaOrganKeyboardSociety Meetsat 1.30pmCarmelCountryEstateSocialCentre,11 HollisterLane,Ohauiti,Tauranga.Playorlistento Organ,Clavinova,Piano.Maureen5445013. Monday5August
PapamoaTableTennisClub Club nightsTuesdays7pmto9pmPapamoa CollegeGym.Alllevelswelcome.Ph John0210386025
RecycledTeenagersGentleExercise St.Mary’s churchCnr.Girven&Marlin.9-10.30am. Suitableforjointreplacements,arthritics,recovery fromaccident&illness.Strength,coordination& balance.Jennifer0272060776.
TaurangaFilmSociety Showing“NightTraintoMunich” (UK1940)at6.30pmatLuxeTauranga.3-filmsampler membership$40.Joinanytime.Fullseasonmembership $120.www.nzfilmsociety.org.nz
Thursday8August
500CardClub MountCommunityHall.12.15 pmFunandfriendlygroup.Allagesallwelcome. Afternoonteaprovided.Parkingavailable.Busstopnearby. Queriesto0276586848
500CardGroup EveryMonday(exceptpublic holidays)from9.30-11.30am,heldatAge Concern,177AFraserStreet,Tauranga,$2 donation,lightrefreshmentprovided-allwelcome! ChessinMountMaunganui MountRSAChess Club544MaunganuiRd,Mondays(exclpublic holidays).Earlyprogram6.15pm7pmLateprogram7pmonwards. CasualChessallowed.Search “WesternBoPChess”.
TaurangaPatchwork&Quilters Every1st&3rd Tuesdayat7pmand2nd&4thFridayat10am. TaurangaArt&CraftCentre,177ElizabethSt. Contact:taurangaquilters@gmail.com
TaurangaModelRailwayClub Clubmeets Tuesday9.30am&Thursday7.30pmcorner Mirrielees&Crossroads,SulphurPoint.PhMike 021939233
CreativeFibreTauranga Knitting,crochet, spinning,weaving,felting&dyeing.Mondays 9:30am,&2ndand4thThursdays6:30pm.177 ElizabethSt.Enjoylearningnewcrafts.PhJoan 021323325
esco-teracoffeeclubtga Asocialclubforanyone withaninterestinparanormal/uforelatedactivity, ormaybejustanX-Filesfan.days/timesare negotiable.Daniel0224623316.
GreertonGardenClub GreertonGardenClub meets2ndMondayeachmonthatStJames Churchhall,PoolesRoad,Greerton,at1pm. VisitorsWelcome.Ph075628855
Invitationtosingingmen Harmony-A-Plentyhas beensingingfortwentyyears.WepractiseMonday evenings7-9pm.PhFrank5763037David576 0578
TaurangaCityBrass Brass&percussionplayers wantedtojoinJuniorandSeniorBand.Contact SecretaryIanatIan.murray.taurangabrass@ outlook.co.nzBandroomat10YattonStreet Greerton
YogaClassesinOhauiti Beginnersand intermediatelevels.Stretch,strengthen, relaxandharmonise.Mondays9.30am atOhauitiSettlersHall.Formore infocontactAsunta0210614394or yogaindailylife@pl.net
Tuesday6August
500CardClub MountCommunityHall.12.15 pmFunandfriendlygroup.Allagesallwelcome. Afternoonteaprovided.Parkingavailable.Busstop nearby.Queriesto0276586848
AltrusaLadiesServiceGroup Joinagroupof womenforcommunityprojects&socialevents. Meet2nd&4thTuesdays.Pam0272537562or visitwww.altrusa.org.nz
BayfairPetanqueClub. Joinusforsomefunat BayfairReserve,RussleyDr.12.45to2.30pm,Tues andThurs.Newplayersverywelcome.Call021 1580129fordetails.
Body+Soulfor50+ FunFitnessformenand women.Exerciseforbetterhealth,strengthand balancetogreatmusic.TaurangaSeniorCitizens hallNorrisSt.PhDianne0274314326
Coffee/ConversationGroupTePuke Age ConcernTaurangaholdsafriendlyCoffeeand ConversationGroup,TePukeCitizensRSA, 179JellicoeStreet,10am–11.30,cost$5pp.All Welcome.
FreePublicAdvocacyService Needhelp completingaform?Accompanyyoutoan appointment?Talktoanagency?Comespeakto anAdvocate!EveryTuesday,GreertonLibrary, 1-2:30pm.
GreertonIndoorBowlingClub ClubNight, GreertonSeniorCitizensHall,MaitlandStreet. NewMemberswelcome.Coachingavailable. PhoneSally0211726004.
TaurangaScrabbleClub Tuesday Scrabble,MeetweeklyatTaurangaCitz Club9:30am-12:45.3gamesplayed. PhJoAnn021836067
TaurangaSeniorNetClub OpenDay& RegistrationDay--9thJuly,10amto2pm,at BuildingNo70HistoricVillage.AllWelcome. Visitourwebsite--taurangaseniornet.co.nz
U3ABeachsideGeneralMeeting Papamoa CommunityCentre.Starts7pm.SpeakerRob HeymellGreatJourneysNZpresentsideasfor tripsbyrailthroughoutNZ.Entry$5 Yoga,PrivateClasses Feeluncomfortableina groupsetting?Orhavespecialneeds?Icandesign aclasstospecificallysuityourneeds/capabilities. ContactAsunta0210614394
Wednesday7August
10PinBowling 1pmat10PinTauranga,135 ThirteenthAve.Mixedgroupplayforfunbut keepthescore.Veryoccasionallycompetitive.Ph Glenda0212578678
AddictiveEatersAnonymous Isfoodorweighta problemforyou?AddictiveEatersAnonymouscan help.Weeklyonlinesupportmeetingsavailable. Wednesday7.30-8.30pmAllWelcomeVisitwww. AEA.orgorcallKiley078566378
AgeConcernWalkingGroup Afriendlyweekly walkinggroupforallagesandallfitnesslevels. 10amstart,meetatGreertonRugbyField,Oropi. AgeConcernMonthlyMeeting Allwelcome! GuestSpeaker–TaurangaCityLibraryDigital Resources,PapamoaCommunityCentre,15 GravattRoad,Papamoa,10am–11am,$4pp(tea andcoffeeprovided).
BeginnerSocialBallroom/LatinGroup Wednesday7-8pm,WelcomeBaySchool Hall.Justcomealongonthenight.More detailsonourwebsite:supremedancecentre. nzorphoneSonia0273221786
Body+Soul50+FunFitness Forbetter health,strengthandbalancetogreatmusic.Men andwomenwelcome,makenewfriends.9.15am BethlehemhalloppositeWoolworths.Phone Dianne0274314326
BoliviaTePuke EveryWednesdayLyceumClub8 PalmerPlace1pm-4pmbeginnerswelcome.Come andjoinourfriendlygroupPhoneBrenda027229 6992
CardsCribbage JoinusWednesday’s12.45pm for1pmstartRSAGreerton.Friendlyclub.New membersverywelcome.PhoneJill0211606143 Coffee/ConversationGroup-Brookfield Age ConcernTaurangaholdsafriendlyCoffeeand ConversationGroupatStStephensChurch,9 BrookfieldTerrace,10.30am-12noon,cost$5pp. AllWelcome.
AlcoholicsAnonymous Allwelcometoourfriendly,open meetingat730pm,LifechurchTauranga,934CameronRd, GatePa,Tauranga.Teaandcoffeeprovided.Ph0800229 6757
BayfairPetanqueClub. JoinusforsomefunatBayfair Reserve,RussleyDr.12.45to2.30pm,TuesandThurs.New playersverywelcome.Call0211580129fordetails. ChinaPaintingClub MeeteveryThursdayfrom10am onwards.Learnanewhobby.Arts&CraftsCentre,Elizabeth Street.TGA.Ph:Pam0211277277
Coffee/ConversationGroup-Greerton AgeConcern TaurangaholdsafriendlyCoffeeandConversationGroup, GreertonSeniorCitizensHall,33MaitlandStreet,10.30am12noon,cost$3pp.Allwelcome.
CreativeFibreTauranga Knitting,crochet, spinning,weaving,felting&dyeing.Mondays 9:30am,&2nd&4thThursdays6:30pm.177 ElizabethSt.Enjoylearningnewcrafts.PhJoan 021323325
FlexercisewithFitnessLeague Exercise,movement,dance, focusingonposture,balance,stretching,strengthening& flexibility,suitsallagesandabilities,10am,CentralBaptist Church,13thAve,TgaPam0211177170
FreePublicAdvocacyService Needhelpcompletinga form?Accompanyyoutoanappointment?Talktoanagency? Comeseeus!EveryThursday,WelcomeBayCommunity Centre,1-2.30pm.
KeynotesWomen’sBarbershopChorus Canyousingin tune?Women,agenobarrier,invitedtojoinus,7pmWesley Hall,10013thAvenue.PhoneBernice5764848,Facebook KeynotesInc.
SerenataSingers Joinourfriendlywelcominggroup. Thursdays10-11.30,MethodistChurchHall,2Oroua Street,TePuke.PhoneAnne0278503776
Friday9August
FreePublicAdvocacyService Needhelp completingaform?Accompanyyoutoan appointment?Talktoanagency?Comeseeus! EveryFriday,OtumoetaiSocialSupermarket, ClaremontTerrace,10-11:30amandPāpāmoaLibrary 1-2:30pm.
Cards500&Rummikub SeniorCitizensClubTePuke8 PalmerPlaceLyceumClub12.45-3pm.Comeandhavesome funAfternoonteaprovided.Allwelcome.ContactBrenda027 2296992
ConnectinginTePuna SocialclubmeetseverysecondFriday ofmonthinTePunaMemorialHall1-3pmusuallyaguest speakeralwaysafternoontea.Everyonewelcome.Judith Callow075526755
GreertonWalkingGroup Meet outsideGreertonLibraryat9amfor agentle,localwalkwithafriendly crowd,followedbycafevisit.Allwelcome.Contact Mike02118074296
InachordSingersTauranga ExcitedtoSing?Join uswithourDynamicnewMusicalDirector,Dan Ieremia.7pmBethlehemCommunityChurch, 183MoffatRd.Contact:Julie02102526805or Sabine0211118659
OlympicStyleRifleShooting EveryTuesday eveningat7.00pmattheTaurangaTargetRifle Club’srange,165ElizabethStreet,oppositeTyre master.Publicwelcome.Allgearandcoaching provided.
OtumoetaiWalkingGroup MeetKulimPark Tuesdays9amPhDanny5766480
FernlandSpaGentleExercise Warmmineral water,nochlorine.Suitableforjointreplacements, arthritics&recoveryfromaccident&illness. Strength,coordination&balance.Notschool holidays.Jennifer0272060776. HealingRoomsPrayer ExperienceGod’shealing touch,whetherphysical,emotional,spiritual. 1-3pmEveryWednesday.Allwelcome.Nocharge. CentralBaptistLounge.640CameronRd.www. healingrooms.com0276401263
MarchingForLeisure Anon-competitiveactivity formatureladies.Fun,FitnessandFriendship.For detailsofTaurangateamcontactspleasecallBrenda Potter021704553 OmanuRebusClub Joinourmonthlymeeting 9.30amatMtMaunganuiRSA.Enjoymorning tea,guestspeaker,rafflesotheractivitiesforOlder Adults.PhMargaret075420548
TaurangaEmbroiderersGuild Meets everyWednesdayatTaurangaRowing Club,DevonportRoad10am-2.30pmand 7-9pm.Beginnersverywelcome.Contact YvonneHorsfallph075720927or0274784519
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SubmissionshavenowclosedforPlanChange39totheOperativeTaurangaCityPlan.A summaryofsubmissionsreceivedhasbeenpreparedandtheperiodforfurthersubmissions isopenfromMonday5August2024.
Thefurthersubmissionperiodwillcloseat5:00pmFriday16August2024.
Thesummaryofsubmissionsandcopiesofthefullsubmissionsmaybeinspectedonthe TaurangaCityCouncilwebsite:https://letstalk.tauranga.govt.nz/pc39orduringofficehoursat thefollowinglocations:
•CustomerServiceCentre,HePunaManawa,21DevonportRoad,Tauranga •TeAoMarama-GreertonLibrary,139GreertonRoad
FurthersubmissionscanbemadeeitherviatheonlinesubmissionformonCouncil’swebsite (openfromMonday5August2024),viaemailto PlanChange39@tauranga.govt.nz orviapost addressedto:
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FurtherSubmissionsshouldbeintheformatofForm6oftheResourceManagement (Forms,FeesandProcedure)Regulations2003.FurtherSubmissionformsareavailablefrom Council’swebsite,CustomerServiceCentreorGreertonLibrary.
FurtherSubmissions–StatutoryLimitationsandRequirements:
a.Afurthersubmissionmustbelimitedtoamatterinsupportoforinoppositiontothe originalsubmission.
b.Furthersubmissionsmayonlybemadebythefollowingpersons:
•anypersonrepresentingarelevantaspectofthepublicinterest;and/or •anypersonwhohasaninterestintheproposedPlanChangethatisgreaterthanthe interestofthegeneralpublic; Yoursubmissionshouldidentifywhichofthesecategoriesyouconsideryoufallwithinand thereasonswhy.
c.Ifyoumakeafurthersubmission,youmustsendacopyofittothepersonwhomadethe originalsubmissionnolaterthan5workingdaysafterthedayyouhavesentyourfurther submissiontotheCouncil.
Atthecloseoffurthersubmissions,theCouncilwillthenarrangethehearingofall submissionsandfurthersubmissionsreceivedandwillpubliclynotifythedates,timesand placesofthehearing.
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Six-hundredkilogramsof knitteditemsand100kgof suppliesareonacontainership ontheirwaytowarmpeople settotakeoneasternEurope’s approachingwinter. Andforthistobeachieved–throughBayofPlentypeople handcraftingitems,donating wool,cashorhelptothecause–iswarmingthecocklesofBOP OperationCoverUp’sco-ordinator. Areaco-ordinatorSharmanMarsh saysBOPknittershavecontributed morethan300blankets,965 hats,126mittens,394slippers,340 jerseysand93knittedsofttoysin thisyear’seffort. She’sthankingallwhohandcrafted orparticipatedinanyway,saying manyhandsmadelighterwork.
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God is in complete control...
In his National Convention speech two weeks ago, former President Donald Trump said: “I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God ” Many people say it was a providential moment.
What is providence? And what is the grace of God?
The doctrineof God’s providence declares that God is in complete control ofall things
He is sovereign overthe whole universe (Psalm 103:19); over every aspect of the physical world (Matthew 5:45); in total control of the affairs of all nations and all earthly rulers (Romans 13:10); all the way down to the intricate detail of every person ’ s life onearth(Psalm139).
Providence meansnothing escapes God’s attention, knowledge, or sovereign will
Nothing is left to happen by pure “chance”
The grace of God, on the other hand, has been accurately defined as: “God choosing to bless us rather thancurse us as our sin deserves. It is His benevolence tothe undeserving, His favour
toward the unworthy”.Dearreader,none of us “deserve” a long lifeof only health,wealth, and prosperity Rather, it is only by the free and undeserved grace of God that we areborn and have breath in this world
In love, God providentially sustains ever y one of us (Psalm 118:18) Place your faith and hope in almighty God; embrace His providential grace in your life while you stillhave breath to do so
Richard Roodt, Redeemer Church Tauranga
islate-Octobertoearly-November. “Fromthere,theknittedgoods alongwithtoysandgames, hygienepacks,stationery,shoes andbackpacksaretransported toalargeprocessingcentrein Romaniaforfurtherdistributionto Albania,Romania,Bulgaria,BosniaHerzegovina,MoldovaandUkraine.” OperationCoverUpbeganmore than20yearsagoinNewZealandto uniteKiwiknittersandcrochetersin makingblanketsandwarmclothing forchildren,families,andtheelderly livingintemperaturesaslowas-25C ineasternEurope. Sharmanisnowturningher attentiontonextyear’sappeal. “Wedesperatelyneedany donationsofyarnorwooltostart usoffcreatingmoreclothingand blankets,”shesays. Donationscanbedroppedoffat LifezoneChurch,7OakLane,Judea, oremail:tsmarsh@kinect.co.nz
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