Tragedy and loss can be just the motivation some of us need to make positive changes to our lives
After sadness and grief, we can find meaning, pleasure and success again
Ask Karen Humphreys of Ōmanawa After losing her son 11 years ago,
thre w herself into a robust health and exercise regime – triathlons, halfmarathons, mud-r uns and boxing Now aged 61, she’s off to the IPF World Classic & Equipped Masters Powerlifting Champs and the Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in October to
Photo: John Borren
Sproing, sproing, sproing…
I have been squeezed. As you can see. Not in a loving way More a commercial imperative. But that’s okay – Jim Bunny’s quite chuffed than Spanbild wants to share his burrow on Page 2. I feel there’s a nice symmetr y Now here’s the weather forecast Pennsylvania has Punxsutawney Phil and I have a patch of daffodils
PP is a hibernating groundhog who wakens and if he can ’ t see his own shadow, it indicates the early arrival of spring. If he can see his shadow, he retreats into his den and winter will go on for
another six weeks
It’s all superstition, a nonsense. Because Punxsutawney Phil has scored just 39 per cent over 137 years of seasonal predictions since 1887 An obvious question is how long do groundhogs live? Anyhow my patch of daffodils is not hocus-pocus
Daffodils are nature ’ s barometer, telling us balmy days, beach and barbecues aren ’ t too far away Daffs give heart. They rise in a patch beneath the trees on the large traffic island near where Ngatai Rd and Vale St split.
Spring has sprung, the daffs are in bloom
“… all at once I saw a crowd,
A host of golden daffodils, Beside the traffic island, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze ”
I recently read a critique of ‘I Wandered
Lonely as a Cloud’ – my version above –and the writer couldn’t figure why it’s such a big deal. “Basically it’s just a guy saying he likes flowers making the mundane sound deep and profound ”
Energised
and motivated
Oh dear, William Wordsworth – just a guy who likes flowers?
The calendar tells us spring in New Zealand doesn’t officially happen until next month – September through November
Then we enjoy a period of renewal and optimism The cold miserable landscape
gives way to new life. We feel energised and motivated Do we really? Sunlight increases the production of serotonin – a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of happiness and wellbeing Where do you buy this stuff? Do they do bulk deals?
But beware the transition to spring isn’t without its downsides. For folks with SAD – or Seasonal Affective Disorder – the arrival of spring can trigger depression. Heaven forbid – let not ever yone feel good for a moment. We generally associate SAD with the long dark days of autumn and winter – think Invercargill – but there is a side of SAD that can bring on anxiety, insomnia and irritability with the onset of spring and summer I manifest all those symptoms and spring hasn’t even arrived Does it also cause grumpiness, unreasonableness and intolerance? I think I have SAD Spring is all over the CBD.
Like my daffs, it too is blooming
That’s a heartening sight that should silence the naysayers and sceptics
The bloomin’ CBD
At 2 Devonport Rd, after months of groundworks, the steel supports have now sneaked above the hoardings Google 2 Devonport Rd – it will be an impressive beast occupying one of the CBD’s prime commercial sites There’s another new building just down The Strand – as soon as that project got to ground level it took off There’s the council’s new leased building at 90 Devonport Rd – the largest mass timber office building in Aotearoa A few months ago I’d be heading into the office early in the morning, and I would follow the semi-trailers creeping along with enormous laminated beams. A few hours later they would be woven into the wooden jigsaw There was a feeling of being part of something special. A city regenerating – sustainably I eagerly await the opportunity to nosey inside that front door
And I love all the confusion, chaos, workers, trucks and cranes; all the delays and activity down Hamilton St as Te Manawataki o Te Papa, the heartbeat of Te Papa, our new civic precinct comes together Well, the heartbeat is thumping excitedly
These are exciting times for Tauranga.
An elderly woman whose 12 chickens died in a series of brutal dog attacks has been left traumatised and “bereft” by their loss, says her daughter
Margaret Varney’s 12 chickens are among 64 killed in two weeks by suspected roaming dogs
Tauranga City Council says it’s launched an investigation into the attacks, all of which were reported in an area bounded by Kaitemako and Ohauiti Rds in the Welcome Bay/Hairini area
Margaret, aged 80, says when she went to feed her chickens on July 22 she found three badly mauled bodies with feathers ever ywhere, and another three chickens missing.
In the following 10 days Margaret’s remaining six chickens were gradually “picked off” – most left with “gaping wounds” and covered in blood, and one had its neck completely severed.
Margaret didn’t hear the attacks, despite the chicken coop being about 20m from her home, and her dog had not shown any signs of hearing anything out of the ordinar y
“My chickens were quite tame and great companions, I feel a bit empty That’s what this is – the murder of my defenceless poor chickens by killer dogs. I fear that next time it could be a vicious attack on a child.”
u t r dents Chicken attacks upset residents
Daughter Fiona Robinson says the loss of Margaret’s entire flock has left her mother traumatised and “bereft”. Fiona has reported the attacks to council and police.
Similar reports of dog attacks on chickens in the same area have been shared on social media.
Animal ser vices team leader Brent Lincoln says council is investigating four attacks on chickens in the area, resulting in the deaths of 64 chickens.
Chicken owners and witnesses to attacks have been spoken to, and dog traps have been placed at properties where chickens sur vived. He hopes to match DNA swabs from some of the dead chickens to any suspect dogs, however the dogs in two of four attacks were not seen. “ While we have a couple of leads, at this stage, it is unclear where the attack dogs have come from and whether they are the same dogs in all the attacks.”
Brent says dog owners have a legal responsibility to ensure their dogs can ’ t roam, and if a dog is caught roaming its owner faces a fine of up to $3000 and their pet impounded at an initial cost of $100 followed by a daily fee of $16.
He urges anyone whose pets are attacked by dogs to call council immediately Anyone who sees roaming dogs should take a photo or video, if safe to do so, and contact council straight away Sandra Conchie/Bay of Plenty Times
Margaret Varney, 80, is still reeling after her 12 chickens were killed by roaming dogs at her Hairini property
Photo: Sandra Conchie.
Ne w shop helps those at Turning Point
A mental health and addiction
recover y ser vice in Tauranga has opened a shop to sell items crafted by its members to showcase their talents and offer them a meaningful way to learn new skills.
Turning Point Trust, which operates at the Historic Village, has opened the small shop in a retail space within the village, offering a range of arts, crafts and upcycled items for sale.
“ We have mosaics, hand-crafted jeweller y, paintings, woodcraft,
pillows in Māori fabric, clothing that’s been redesigned and embellished, and we have some high end and vintage clothing that’s been donated,” says Nicki Hockings, who works for Turning Point Trust.
“A small commission will be charged but largely the profit of each sale will go to the creator ”
Nicki says the shop is an opportunity to showcase their members’ creative work that they do while they’re at Turning Point’s day ser vices. “As you know, we ’ re a mental health and addiction recover y ser vice – and we offer a big activity
space where our members can come in and do arts and crafts and d different things to h hellp i in their recover y journey ”
Visibility
“ We thought opening a small retail space in the village will be an opportunity to sell pieces on behalf of our members and have some visibility for them that they sometimes don’t get in other facets of life.”
Established in 1996, Turning Point Tr ust provides an environment where people living with an experience of mental illness and/or addiction feel safe and suppor ted, and can develop meaning ful relationships and skills that will facilitate community
inclusion and par ticipation
About 20 staff work at the t tr ustt, which offffers a suiite of f ser vices – designed to suppor t people’s chosen recover y paths – to people who register for membership
“Our only criteria for membership is people are aged over 18 and have some kind of mental health or addiction issue that they can describe to make sure they are eligible.
“ We don’t require official diagnosis or doctor referral ”
New skills
Currently, 300 members are on the books – and can come and go at Turning Point’s day ser vices whenever they need or want.
Nicki says the shop will also
provide volunteer opportunities for Turning Point members whho want t to l learn new skkills and keep busy To begin with, Turning Point staff will be in the shop in a supportive role to ensure members feel safe in their volunteering capacity “until they develop those confidences and skills”. Turning Point’s shop is open Tuesdays-to-Saturdays 10am3pm at the Historic Village.
*If you’d like to join Turning Point Trust, call Nicki on: 07 578 6934, email: nicki@turningpoint.org.nz Or pop into the trust office.
*If you are experiencing a crisis, please T XT or call: 1737 anytime or visit: 1737.org.nz Mer le Cave
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Jamie with Nicki Hockings inside Turning Point’s new retail shop. Photo: John Borren
Links Ave reopens
Residents of a Mount Maunganui street have welcomed greater access to their homes after dealing with “ pretty tough” closures for two years
The eastern end of Links Ave was closed from 7am to 9am and 2pm to 4pm on weekdays due to safety concerns, but the council is trialling a new system
People can now enter and leave Links Ave from the same end of the street at any time
Motorists can also enter from one end and leave from other end, as long as it’s been more than 15 minutes, during the restricted hours without facing a fine
The controversial cul-de-sac, formed by two bus lanes between Solway Place and Concord Ave, has been in place since March 2022
Originally it was going to be a four-month trial in response to safety concerns around the high traffic volumes while children travelled to and from school
The street has undergone a number of changes in access times, while vehicle movements have dropped from 7500 to 3500 per day since the closure
Initially the street was shut at all times, but in December 2022 it became peak times, seven days a week
In mid-2023, the closure hours were reduced, and it was fully open on weekends
During closure periods, only buses, motorbikes and emergency vehicles could use the street
Anyone breaching the rules faced a $150 fine Since the new trial began on July 1 this year, 112 fines have been issued with seven of these waived More than $5m in fines have been issued since March 2022 with $1.3m of these waived.
Tough to positive
Tauranga City AFC chairperson Brendon McHugh says the latest change is “really positive” for the football club
The club is just past the closure near Concord Ave and Brendon says they’ve had to put up with a lot of complaints from people “It was pretty tough on us ”
It was a “struggle” for parents and players who had to access the club from the other end of Links Ave, around 1km away for practices, games and holiday programmes
“We were really happy when they took away the weekends, that was probably the biggest thing for us because we just couldn’t use it
“It’s a good result If they're not going to take [the closure] away completely, then it does help address the problem of it being a thoroughfare ” Brendon was also part of the volunteer community panel Tauranga City Council set up in August 2022 to help find a traffic solution after a backlash about the closure
Beneficial
Another panel member Teresa Killian says the new trial is hugely beneficial especially for older residents who were “ very isolated” because they weren ’ t confident using the main roads and the closure deterred visitors
The council was asked for resident exemptions, but Brendon says panel members were told it wasn ’ t an option Council network safety and sustainability manger Karen Hay says council looked at ways to reduce the closure’s impact on residents from the start, but there were operational and regulatory constraints
“Maintaining an exemption list of number plates for all residents on Links Ave and connecting streets was not possible as it would have to be monitored manually ”
Still questions
Resident Teri Logie, who set up the ‘Don’t Close Links Ave to the Mt’ Facebook page, says the new trial is better, but she still questions the closure.
“There are roads past every school, why this one?”
Residents were told about the new trial through a letter from council which was “ a bit unclear”, says Teri
Karen says council apologised if the letter was unclear and it included an email address for people to ask questions
More than 750 letters were sent, and the new trial was advertised in council’s weekly bulletin and on its website, says Karen
“The new trial allows a broader range of users, including residents, visitors and businesses, to use Links Avenue within the restricted hours, providing greater flexibility for the community ”
The current system will be evaluated in December and be reported to council for consideration in late-2024 or early-2025
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the street.
Photo: John Borren.
Kellys either side of the mics
He’s sitting in his aquarium, a street window studio on Cameron Rd and about to launch a full fibre breakfast, a Countr y Sport Breakfast, for hundreds of tuned-in commuters driving sleepily through the early gloom towards Tauranga’s CBD.
And a few others – 40-plus males who know sport and drive tractors. “Radio is theatre of the mind,”
explains this seasoned jock, a 50-something year broadcasting
vet Brian Kelly It’s a bit early for metaphors, but he persists. “ We paint a picture for a blind man. ”
Now he’s singing and humming along to Berlin Badly, tunelessly, like we all do wearing headphones.
“ Watching in slow motion as you turn my way and say,
Take my breath away ”
It’s just ticked over 6am. The “ on air” sign floods the studio in blood red and Kelly finds his true tune,
switches on the real him “Up and at ‘ em –goooood morning ” The real him is also a real pro “This is The Countr y Sport Breakfast – 26th day of June.”
Family
But the really interesting dynamic going down here is a father and son thing – a bit of a rarity, if not unheard of, in the cluttered New Zealand radio-scape. Twenty-nine-year-old Mark Kelly, the son and producer, is in an Auckland studio telling the tonsils, Dad Brian Kelly who’s 200km away behind the ‘Gold’ mic in Tauranga, what to say and when to say it. This show is family
Talking about family, it might be an opportune time to declare. Because the reporter is also a member of the Kelly family, the greater Kelly family, which is NZME. We are now all part of the NZME stable. “There he is ”
Mark is up on Zoom from Auckland You sense a father’s pride, respect And love “Yes, totally – and whenever I discuss my job, I always say Mark’s the boss,” says BK of this father-and-son radio show No room for ego and self-interest, the hierarchy and rules are set The tail wags the dog “He’s boss at work, there’s another boss at home – I am totally bossed,” says BK
He loves scrambling out of bed in the middle of the night to prep for his radio show – veteran broadcaster Brian Kelly at the mic, with son Mark on-screen. Photo: John Borren.
“That’s what producers do,” says Mark scratching to find something tr ying to nest in that beard “I set up the show, arrange all the inter views. “BK fires through some ideas and if they’re good I’ll follow up, and if not, I won ’ t. ” Son is holding dad’s hand. “That’s my responsibility Help out the host so he doesn’t sound like an idiot on air ”
A face for radio
If the host is streamlined, tall, lean and bereft of hair, son Mark is proliferous. “It’s a face for radio,” he says. A mass of wild dark locks bursting from beneath a baseball cap and friendly face overrun by a huge black beard. All that hair is also hiding what Brian says is an extraordinar y knowledge of sport. “Absolute sports nut. Superb at what he does, and utterly makes my job easier ” Does the DNA bring any special creative chemistr y to this three-hour potpourri of sport and rural talk, and wine, and politics? “Yes and no, ” says little Kelly “ We know our strengths and weaknesses, so it’s a case of turning on the mic and going for it. Dad knows a heap of stuff about
Still listen
just a couple of sports but there are no big gaps in my sports knowledge.” Cocky, cheeky, endearing – it makes the old man smile. “I pride myself on knowing stuff about soccer, rugby, anything motorsport and basketball,” says Mark. Especially basketball because as a 2-metre plus junior Tall Black he’s shot a few respectable hoops in his time. But as a producer there are also the ads to get out, clocks to be watched, and 21 minutes of informed entertaining talk to engineer each half hour
“I still listen to Dad ” Dad is normally ‘BK’ at work, Dad at home. He knows things and how to talk and present a good show ” Praise, if not effusive praise, for Kelly major from Kelly minor Did anyone warn them against teaming up on air? That the closeness might create issues, two strong personalities and tests of wills? An emphatic “No” from Mark. But, and there’s always a ‘but’. “But it’s probably a blessing we ’ re 200km apart ever y morning ” He laughs. This father-son on-air union didn’t happen
by design, it was the result of unfortunate industr y circumstances. BK had moved out of music radio and Mark was biding time at TVNZ after Radio Sport ceased in 2020.
Awesome
BK was given a lifeline, a new direction on a new format breakfast show that rose from the ashes. “I was told they would find me a producer ” BK told Mark he should apply “My dream job,” says producer Kelly “I jumped at the opportunity to get back into radio ” Right time of life for both father and son. “Awesome,” says Mark Then after two classic rock tracks,
and talking sport, farming and a smidgeon of politics with movers, shakers and headliners ever y half an hour for three hours each morning, BK goes home for a nap, or tinkers on a guitar The older broadcaster is also an old rocker – played in a band. A shoeless, tatty looking guy on Tauranga’s Cameron Rd has recovered a butt from the footpath and is now staring into the aquarium as the Kelly family, a unique radio act, signs off for another day
“Great song to go out on: Tom Petty and ‘Don’t Come Around Here No More’. Well, we will, we will be back tomorrow Have a great day See you then.”
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Producer and son
Mark Kelly in his Auckland studio.
Photo: supplied
Hunter Wells
Join us for a winter hig h tea
These cooler months can make it just that little bit harder to get out and about So, here at Summerset by the Dunes in Papamoa we ’ re hosting a month of coz y winter high teas and we’d love for you to join us
Just pop along to the village at 10:30am, and enjoy a range of delicious food and tea and coffee on us
Whilst you ’ re here, why not also get a taste of the Summerset life that our residents love so much We’d love to show you around our village’s resor t-style facilities and the brand-new homes available
Love the life you choose.
Winter High Tea
Every Thursday in August, 10:30am Summerset by the D une s
3 5 M anawa Road, Papamoa B e ach 07 5 42 9 0 82 | papamoa s ale s @ summerset co nz
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Lifting the weight o of world – again!
Ōmanawa woman Karen Humphreys admits to having a lot of ner ves as she prepares to defend her world powerlifting title in October
The 61-year-old will represent New Zealand at the IPF World Classic & Equipped Masters Powerlifting Champs and the Commonwealth Powerlifting Champs at one huge event being held in Sun City, South Africa from October 4-13. But it’s not the competition or being on stage that trigger her jitters. “I can totally wipe the crowd out of my mind. For me, the ner ves are about the possibility of letting down my supporters. That’s my biggest ‘in here’ problem,” she admits, tapping her head. “Because I do know that ever yone ’ s behind me. ”
Where it began
Karen’s fitness journey began with the loss of her son to leukaemia 11 years ago “One of our daughters had just qualified as a personal trainer, and I’d spent so many months with our son in hospital doing nothing that she said: ‘Right, Mum, it’s time for you’.”
Karen threw herself into triathlons, half-marathons, mud runs and then boxing at the age of 50, before joining Mike Jones’ Ruthless Barbell
Club in Judea five years ago Six months later, she competed in her first powerlifting competition
“Since then, she’s done 14 events, winning multiple national titles, the Commonwealth Championships in 2022; and then last year she won the world championships in Mongolia,” says Mike, who is her coach.
Cleaned up
Karen cleaned up against her international competitors in Mongolia – winning gold for a 117.5kg squat and a 145kg deadlift, and taking silver for a 60kg bench in her division What’s more, Karen’s squat, deadlift and overall total broke a new Commonwealth record!
“She’ll be going for her second Commonwealth gold this year, ” says Mike Karen trains four days a week for up to three hours each session and fits this into her working week “I started like anyone else; lifting tiny weights around a tenth of what I lift now I’ve got to treat my body for its age
“Unlike the younger powerlifters who walk into the gym and jump straight under a bar, I spend 25 minutes warming up with rowing and stretching before I do any lifting at all ”
Now, she squats double her body weight and will be among 43 Kiwi athletes heading to the double competition Mike has been selected as one of three head coaches for the
Pāpāmoa regains NZ Post
Pāpāmoa residents will get their NZ Post shop ser vices back next month
“Back in March of this year, our local Pāpāmoa NZ Post Shop and Kiwibank closed abruptly,” says Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford.
“I’ve been working hard to bring this ser vice back, and I’m thrilled to announce that from September 4, you can find NZ Post in the Paper Plus at Pāpāmoa Plaza!”
Tom says the closure of NZ Post earlier this year “left a huge gap in our community” – because the store was critical for ser vicing Tauranga’s
New Zealand team
“I’m very proud of what she’s achieved,” Mike says of Karen
“She’s determined in everything she does; what she eats, how she trains, everything.
“The effort she puts in is what makes the difference ”
“I have to calorie-count like you wouldn’t believe because we have
At the time, Tom contacted NZ Post seeking clarity as to why the store had closed and on July 4 received a letter from NZ Post informing him that from September 4, NZ Post will again have their ser vices available to the Pāpāmoa community
SunLive asked NZ Post for comment, but a spokesperson says NZ Post has nothing to add The community response on social media has been over whelmingly positive –although some ask if Kiwibank and the PO boxes will return.
“Kiwibank have not advised as to whether or not they will be reopening in Pāpāmoa,” says Tom.
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to stay within a 5kg range, ” says Karen “So at the moment, I’m watching everything, right down to every teaspoon of Olivani spread and every quarter cup of oat milk – just making sure my carbs, fats and protein are all in balance ” Mike says it is rare to see this kind of dedication
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“I’m surrounded by athletes and I coach high-level competitors, so I get to see that focus and mindset more than other people – and I can tell you from that perspective that it’s really impressive what Karen does
“She has a good chance of pulling off another win ”
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Karen Humphreys in the g ym in Judea with her coach Mike Jones.
Photo: John Borren.
Constr uction of a ne w interchange over the Tauranga Eastern Link is entering its final stage, meaning Pāpāmoa residents will see the interchange itself star ting to take shape
When completed in mid-2026 the ne w interchange will connect the eastern end of Te Okuroa Drive to the TEL Toll Road/State Highway 2 According to Tauranga City Council, the project is in its third and final stage, with work including constr uction of the abutments and interchange, all on-ramps and off-ramps, the Sands Ave connection between the bridge and the ne w intersection at Te Okuroa Drive; and all waters infrastr ucture
According to TCC, the ne w Pāpāmoa East Interchange will provide a much-needed alternative way in and out of Pāpāmoa, improving connectivity with Tauranga city centre, Mount Maunganui, Te Puke and the wider Bay of Plenty It will also unlock development at Pāpāmoa East and allow fur ther growth at Golden Sands and Wairākei “ To keep drivers and cre w safe during constr uction alongside the motor way, a 2km section of the outer lanes of the SH2 in both directions will be closed This closure will remain for the duration of constr uction, and speed in the work section will be reduced to 70km/hr ” The ne w interchange is expected to open mid2026 For more information, visit: letstalk tauranga govt nz/pei
Bean and his siblings were found in a box on the side of the road and are now about two months old.
This cheeky monkey just loves people and is sure to bring lots of fun to his new home.
Bean is cute, clever and cuddly
The perfect mix of loving and playful, he is sure to bring some much-needed fun to your home.
Bean may be a little pup but he has a big personality; and he’s just full of beans! He loves to play and chase his toys, before settling down for a good chew on his red rubber y bone.
He loves people and attention
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Meet Ronan, a Shar Pei-Labrador-cross male that RRR anticipates will grow into a large boy
At four months old, he’s doing really well with his training, recall, and sleeps in his crate throughout
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the night. Fully toilet-trained, Ronan loves going in the car to the beach, playing with other dogs and is ver y social with people of all ages. His chilled nature means he is happy to share his space with cats and kids. Ronan’s ideal home for would have people with time to continue his training and socialisation skills. Check him out on our Facebook page ‘RRR-Canine’.
An artist’s impression of the new Pāpāmoa East Interchange. Photo: Tauranga City Council
In-house archivist
G Get digging this Family Histor y Month!
Libraries in the Bay of Plenty are promoting Family History Month for August across the region to raise awareness of resources they can offer those researching their whanau Western Bay of Plenty district libraries have in-house archivist Sandra Haigh available to help get people started
Just bring your fully-charged laptop or tablet to your local WBOP library – or come along to one of the sessions on offer being led by Sandra She will be at Ōmokoroa Library & Service Centre from 10am-12 noon on August 27 and September 10 And she’ll be available at Te Puke Library & Service Centre from 10am-12 noon on August 21 and September 4
Registration for these sessions is essential Email your name, preferred location, and the session you wish to attend, to: sandra.haigh@westernbay.govt.nz or phone: 0800 926 732
The Katikati Library sessions are fully booked
Pāpāmoa Library is also running a range of workshops to celebrate Family History Month, with a drop-in genealogy help workshop on August 30, as well as an online resources workshop on August 18, a family history after-hours workshop on August 22, and a researching NZ Army Service records workshop on August 24
Pāpāmoa Library also runs a monthly genealogy session on the last Friday of every month from 10am-12pm
Book your spot in any of these workshops at: library tauranga govt nz/whats-on/all-events
Sandra Haigh. Photo: file
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Suppor t foodbanks via your house sale!
Tauranga real estate
company Tremains
is starting a threemonth initiative they’re calling ‘Selling houses for food’
For ever y house their agents sell in the Bay of Plenty during the next three months, Tremains will donate $500 to local foodbanks.
“Once a property is sold, the money is paid to the local foodbank,” says Tremains director head of sales Hayden Duncan
“There is no cost to the seller and there are no hooks or complex terms to meet – just list your home with Tremains and when it sells, we pay the money to the recipient ”
Impact on youngsters
The initiative came about after the heartstrings of Tremains team members were pulled when witnessing the consequences of food insecurity in the community
“Within our team we have a number of partners who are involved in local schools, and the impact on young people is a problem
“We hear of kids turning up at school having had no breakfast and a bag of chips for lunch as it’s more affordable that proper healthy options
“We see the news with the statistics of food insecurity trends heading in the wrong direction and it is one statistic that most of us find hard to
comprehend in NZ; that people are struggling to afford access to healthy food regularly ”
Making a start
Hayden says housing affordability and insufficient supply has been in the headlines for a long time “That’s not a quick or easy fix but people having a regular ability to eat is one that we can tackle and the only way to make a difference is to start – we are choosing to start here at home in the Bay ”
Hayden says Tremains “is more than happy” for other companies – rival real estate businesses or other wise – in the Bay to the cause. “If they get in touch, we ’ re happy to coordinate and share resources to make a bigger difference.”
Hayden says Tremains is a business based on social responsibility and community support
“We support more than 50 not-for-profit and community groups throughout the BOP
“Like most New Zealanders we are aware with the cost-of-living increases, the downturn in the economy and increasing unemployment that food insecurity is a growing problem in NZ
“The BOP is not exempt from the impacts
Change the conversation
“It is our view that NZ has no excuses for food insecurity and this is something that we can do something to assist ” Hayden says many of us come into contact
with locals that need a hand up sometimes. “Currently it seems that the one ’ s giving a hand up – the foodbanks – need a hand to help “ We are a locally owned, community-based company that’s built on a foundation of helping.”
Hayden says the sum paid –of $500 – per house sale was determined by working out what would make a true difference. “Based on our expected results over the period, the total sum contributed to the foodbanks in the region should be in excess of $60,000.
“We are out to change the conversation in households experiencing food insecurity from ‘Is there dinner?’ to ‘What’s for dinner?’.”
To sell your home and support local foodbanks, get in touch today at: tremainsbop co nz
Ayla Yeoman
Tremains ‘Selling houses for food’ campaign –which
News from Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council August 2024
Restoring wetlands for our freshwater future
Winter is here, and with it comes increased rainfall and weather events across the Bay of Plenty Now is the ideal time to find out if that soggy, unproductive piece of land on your property is a wetland – and what you can do with it
Wetlands are incredibly important ecosystems that help to maintain water quality, and support and provide homes for our vulnerable animal and plant life
They also play a key role in supporting resilience against the effects of a changing climate such as by reducing the impacts of flooding and heavy rainfall, and stabilising shorelines and riverbanks
Across the region, Regional Council works with tangata whenua, farmers, and care and community groups to help restore and protect these precious taonga
An example of this is the restoration and protection of Tumurau Lagoon, one of the largest and last remaining intact wetlands on the Rangitāiki Plains For the past 15 years, Regional Council Land Management Officers have been working to restore this wetland back to its original condition
Bylaw best practice
Thank you to the landowners living next to flood defences who are helping play their part in keeping these critical assets (such as stopbanks) in good condition.
Lagoon is home to many of our most threaten species, including the Australasian Bittern/Matuku-hūrepo of which less than 1,000 remain
If you’re interested in restoring a wetland on your property, or learning more about biodiversity in your area, talk to your local Land Management Officer: boprc govt nz/wetlands
Depending on where you live, there are activities that may seem minor but still require a Bylaw Authority – like putting a fence or tree in your backyard
So how do you know if the rules apply? The best rule of thumb is, if you live near a waterway (including a river, stream or drain), you may be in a bylaw applicable area
Since the Flood Protection and Drainage Bylaws were reviewed in 2020, we’re seeing more people living in a bylaw applicable area applying for a Bylaw Authority before they do work on their property This means we have worked with the landowner to make sure that any works being done won’t accidentally affect the integrity of the flood defences
We’ve got a handy interactive map online, as well as tools and resources to support you Check out boprc.govt.nz/flood-protection-bylaws or contact us on riversanddrains@boprc govt nz
Meet our team: Ana Serrano
This is Ana, a senior advisor working in our climate change team From splashing as a baby in the Mediterranean Sea to snorkelling as an adult in the Bay of Plenty, the ocean has been a constant in Ana’s life – and also her career She holds a Masters in Coastal and Marine Engineering and Management, and describes herself as a ‘nature-friendly engineer’
Ana’s work takes her around the rohe, working alongside communities to help them respond to the effects of a changing climate
In 2023, Ana was part of a team offering technical advice and support to the Waihī Beach Lifeguard Service as they grappled with how to deal with coastal inundation On top of a severe flood, GNS had identified the club as one of the most at risk in the country for ongoing inundation Conversations with the Regional Council’s Climate Change team led to a funding application for climate adaptation planning
Ana says “We were able to take them through a collaborative process so that by the end of it, they owned the solution Not just as club volunteers, but as a community ”
She says one of the most important questions for every community when thinking about how they may be impacted is “what matters most?
“It’s the community’s values that should guide the way forward If you value your beach, you won’t just build a seawall Because in 10 or 15 years, you won’t have a beach there anymore So what is it that the community really values? We need to understand these values to find the right solutions ” Find out more: boprc.govt.nz/climate-change
Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council works to ensure our region’s environment and its people thrive.
Tumurau
Jaecoo launches i in N NZ with new J7 SUV
After the successful launch of Omoda a couple of months ago, its sister brand Jaecoo has arrived in New Zealand with the impressive J7 SUV
We had an opportunity to drive this new car and attend the launch event to learn more about the J7 and Jaecoo’s future models.
How Omoda and Jaecoo are related?
Just a couple of months ago, we witnessed the arrival of the Omoda marque in NZ with two SUVs: a petrol C5 and an all-electric E5
We were lucky enough to take both of these cars for a long-term test and we ’ re highly impressed with the quality and specs, especially considering the starting price of $29,990 +ORC for the C5 and $47,990 +ORC for the E5
Now we see these cars regularly on local roads and we are told more Omoda models will be coming to NZ in future.
Jaecoo is a sister brand to Omoda with the same parent company They share the same showrooms with the local Omoda Jaecoo dealership located at 114 Third Ave, Tauranga, down the hill from Cameron Rd.
The first product that arrived in NZ was the J7 SUV which is packed with features, looks stunning and comes with a seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty The Jaecoo J7 is available at an introductory price of $37,990 +ORC until September 30, 2024
First model: Jaecoo J7
It’s a lot of car for this money The J7 is a mid-size SUV with true luxury spec and a Range Rover-like look It sports a modern spacious cabin, leather interior, the latest safety and infotainment technology, plenty of room for rear passengers, generous storage and impressive off-road capabilities
The equipment list of the EX model takes up several pages and includes items such as a large 13 2inch touch screen, intelligent voice assistant, wireless phone charger, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, eight-speaker Sony sound system, keyless entry and start, heated front seats, digital dash, 360-degree reverse camera, parking sensors, beautiful 18-inch alloy wheels, power tailgate, LED lights and one of the most advanced driver-assistance systems on the market today with adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot alert and more
The EX+ model takes it a step further with added features like a panoramic sunroof, bigger 19-inch wheels, ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, larger 14 8-inch touchscreen, head-up display and, of course, an all-wheel drive system with a variety of drive modes
Both models are powered by a 1 6L turbo engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission
Driving the Jaecoo J7 is a very pleasant experience The driving position is comfortable with seats having plenty of adjustment The cabin is welcoming and quiet, which makes the J7 a great option for longer trips
Everything is controlled from a large touch screen, it’s super high quality and
easy to navigate through
When driving, the intelligent voice assistant is very handy to help you change climate settings or start navigation
The eight-speaker Sony sound system offers premium quality, so you can enjoy your favourite music streaming via wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or Bluetooth There is plenty of performance packed in the 1 6L engine, no matter if you ’ re cruising through town, or passing other cars on a highway
Model range and future plans
Overall, the J7 offers a very impressive package for NZ’s newest car brand
There are plans to bring more Jaecoo models in the next few months, including
the bigger J8, and potentially hybrid versions of the J7 Combined with what Omoda has in the pipeline for 20242025, there will be an extensive range of SUVs for Kiwis to choose from The Jaecoo J7 is priced from $37,990 +ORC – with a special introductory offer until September 30 for the EX model The price of the high spec EX+ AWD model we tested is $43,990 +ORC All Omoda and Jaecoo vehicles come with a sevenyear unlimited kilometre warranty For more information or to book a test drive, visit Omoda Jaecoo Tauranga at 114 Third Ave, Tauranga Or call them on: 07 578 1378
Axel Smith
Dawn still delights i in h her M Mini i
Back in 1969, Dawn Webb’s husband-to-be Alan predicted her 1967 Morris Mini “would never last” Fast-forward 55 years and how wrong he was!
The white Mini is now a rare gem, which still sparkles when the Webbs get her out for a drive
Turning 80 on August 20, Dawn was aged 25 when she went searching for her first car “I was working at the
supermarket, and needed a car, ” says the Ohauiti resident
“I bought it for $1700 from Dominion Motors, the Morris-Austin agent on the corner of Second Ave and Devonport Rd ”
All the rage
Dawn says Minis were all the rage back then and everyone had them
“I used to beat around in mine – it was my everyday car I had a ninefoot-three surfboard on top and
‘Murphy the smurfie’ dangling fro the rear-view mirror inside ”
Dawn met Alan in September of ‘69.
“The car was new in November 1967 So we ’ ve had it 55 years, ” says Alan
The Webbs retired the Mini from being Dawn’s runaround in 1994 started our own business and it ne few minor jobs But we were so bu off the road for 10 years Then our Michelle wanted it for her weddin says Alan, who pulled it out of the shed
“The amazing thing is it’s done 177,000 miles and the motor and gearbox are untouched, which is phenomenal.”
The Mini has received little restoration work “I’ve done the brakes and the exterior has been painted but the rest is original,” says Alan “It’s only an 850cc but it does 50 miles/hr at 50 miles to the gallon ”
Dawn could fill the tank for $5 when she bought it! “To fill it now is about $70 ”
A heist
Alan and Dawn have been down the South Island four times in it – but they’ve had a weird experience too
“In 1979 Dawn and I went to the movies at the Odeon Theatre in town. We parked across the road in the Farmers carpark, locked it up, and went in We came out, unlocked it, got in and sniffed We’re not smokers and the car reeked of smoke! I panicked and checked the motor and it was hot! We’d parked it with a full tank of gas and only half a tank was left,” says Alan “Somebody had stolen it, done a few miles, but they’d put it back in exactly the same carpark and it was undamaged,” says Alan Money on the dash and a box of wine also survived the heist
In 1980, at an international rally in Rotorua, the Webbs fitted “about 12 or 13 of us ” in the Mini to get to a restaurant
“We put a few kids in the boot The guards were just about on the wheel You’d never get away with it today ”
A well-used ‘toy’
Nowadays the Webbs belong to the Tauranga Mini Owners’ Club – Dawn is a founding club member The club was established in 2008 to assist people to enjoy all Minis – old and new – socialise with like-minded brand owners and
collectively celebrate the Mini. Activities include runs to destinations of interest, scavenger hunts, time trials, and annual ‘kampout’ extended weekends.
“ Today it’s a thriving club,” says Dawn, who offers one last gem.
When she acquired Alan, four months after acquiring
a Chev
the car, Dawn says he thought the Mini was “ a toy ” “He was
enthusiast – he said it would never last Now we ’ re still beating around it!” Alan? “Well, it’s lasted because I look after it,” he
Dawn Webb still enjoys her rare 1967 Morris s Mini after 55 years s of owning it. Photos: Merle Cave
Above: Dawn Webb in her 1967 Morris Mini – with a lovely original red interior.
Right:
the smurfie’ has
hanging in Dawn’s 1967 Morris
Mini since she b boughht it in 1969
Peugeot’s impressiive new hybrid
In what is a first for New Zealand, and in fact a first for the French car maker Peugeot, they have introduced a facelift version of its 208 hatchback as a non-plug in hybrid.
The new GT model keeps the 1.2 litre three-cylinder petrol engine but adds a 48-volt power system and ‘e-DCT6’ automated gearbox, which has an integrated electric motor What does all that mean?
No need for cables to plug the car in and far better fuel consumption of around 4.7L/100km and that is ver y impressive.
New badge
The all-new 208 comes with Peugeot’s new badge. The famous lion is still there but is more stylised and I have to say I like the look of it. Another change up front is the bumpermounted ‘claw’ daytime running lights They have gone from one on the previous model to three – and I have to say again this gives our little French model some real style. Talking about the lion Peugeot badge, it’s been around as their logo since the Peugeot family began manufacturing saws and other hand tools at their steel foundry in 1840, moving on to coffee grinders and pepper grinders in 1874 (If you buy a new Peugeot you receive a Peugeot pepper grinder as a gift)
The company ’ s logo initially started out as a lion walking on an arrow, symbolising the speed, strength and flexibility of the Peugeot
blades Over time the logo has changed to what we have today Prior to manufacturing motor vehicles, Peugeot made quite a name for itself in the bicycle world
Th e m a k e r
Amand Peugeot introduced his ‘LeGrand Bi’ penny farthing in 1882 and their journey with wheels began. They moved into the automobile market, with a little help from Gottlieb Daimler
around 1889... the first Peugeot being a three-wheeled steam powered car
Peugeot is regarded as one of the oldest car companies in the world Their journey is ver y interesting I have only scratched the sur face
I’ve written reviews in the past on the hatchback 208; one on the fully electric version and another on the standard petrol model but this little pocket rocket is something
else. Having the added hybrid power it gives the small car instant response and when you consider its 1.2-litre three cylinder Turbo engine, it is ver y impressive. I did a road trip to Whakatane and absolutely loved how it handled on the open road
Ooh la-la
Peugeot has also made some minor style changes inside the car including a slightly larger infotainment screen.
I’ve mentioned it before but Peugeot put a great deal of thought into interior design and it is one aspect of the full Peugeot range that I love Ooh la-la the French style
According to the French manufacturer, the non plug-in Hybrid will be the future for all Peugeot ICE models.
If you ’ re looking for a compact, practical, yet sporty performer the 208 GT should be top of the list.
Brian Kelly
A balm for multiple uses!
It’s fasst becoming a favourite e of professional massage e therapists and physios, , but Slack Balm is actuallly recommended for all hoomes for its sheer variiety of uses
The naturaal Thai herbal remedy soothes and relaxes tired muscles and suppor ts joint mobility and fans refer to it as the “magic green potion”
Slack Balm’s New Zealand distributor Br yce Waters says the product has a growing number of repeat local customers as its reputation spreads; including
international sports stars, farmers and hunters who say having a jar on hand has saved the day on numerous occasions
“Slack Balm is infused with natural ingredients including camphor for circulation, eucalyptus to open air ways, mint to soothe, patchouli and Philippine violet to calm.
“It penetrates the skin to warm and soothe muscular issues, and it also helps ease congestion caused by seasonal illnesses when applied to the throat and chest.”
Slack Balm is ideal for anyone who plays sport or who spends time outside on beaches, near rivers, in the countr yside or in native bush – especially those
who hunt, fish or work as beekeepers.
Applied to any part of the body, the herbal remedy wards off insects, flies, mosquitoes and bees “ When it’s dabbed on the temples or behind the ears, Slack Balm is known to clear the feeling of fogginess caused by late nights, stress or weekend overindulgence.
“ With such a wide range of uses, Slack Balm is recommended not only for professionals but for ever y home in New Zealand,” says Br yce. You can purchase Slack Balm in most pharmacies or online at: www slackbalmnz com
Debbie Griffiths
“Thegreatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another” – William James. Negative stress is caused by our response to difficult situations; or when we are living to please others, which we can never completely achieve. However, stress doesn’t come from external sources such as our employer, family, health challenges, discrimination etc – it comes from our response to those circumstances. To gain more peace, let go of what you have no
control over and focus on what you can change. When you look at your response to the situation, rather than the situation itself, you take back control because the one thing that’s true is: “I am the one thing in life I can control”. When stressed, ask yourself: What am I really stressing about? And explore what is true about the circumstance and what you are catastrophising about them.
If you d like to know more about coaching, strengthening relationships, exploring your potential and creating transformation, phone Mary Parker The Fast Track Coach, on 021 258 2145, or visit: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz
Be golden and donate plasma to NZ’s blood ser vice
Ne w Zealand’s plasma supply is at a tipping point, as demand for this “liquid gold” in our blood continues to increase by more than 10 per cent year on year
This National Blood Donor Week, Ne w Zealand Blood Ser vice is calling for Ne w Zealanders to “Be Golden” by becoming a plasma donor
Currently just 17,435 people are plasma donors Together they donated 94,000 units of plasma last year to help ensure the countr y could keep up with demand
But with plasma collection targets projected to grow by 50 per cent in the next three years, NZBS need more people to join their pool of plasma donors right now to help share the load and ensure they can meet future demand
NZBS acting CEO Josh Bankers says plasma is the golden coloured liquid component of our blood and a vital par t of many people’s treatments for cancer, auto immune diseases and countless other conditions
“It can be turned into 11 lifesaving treatments, and used for more than 50 illnesses, as well as helping to treat burn victims, kidney and chemotherapy patients, people who’ve lost a lot of blood, or have recently had major surger y, and boost the immune system of people who cannot make antibodies of their own, ” says Josh
“[That’s why] We call plasma ‘liquid gold’ We need to collect just over 2100 plasma donations ever y week to keep up with the current demand, but we ’ re falling shor t by about 250 donations ever y week ”
Josh estimates that, in the next 12 months, NZBS needs 1500 more people to star t donating plasma regularly
“And by 2026 we ’ re projecting we will need around 28,000 plasma donors in total to keep up with growth in demand ” A plasma donation takes around 45 minutes; and red cells and platelets
are returned to the donor and only the plasma component is kept
You can donate plasma ever y two weeks
For more information, and to donate plasma, visit: www nzblood co nz/give-plasma
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Utilising Co Enzyme Q10 for energy
tilising C E energy
Mitochondria are our cell engines and take the energy from food and change this into the energy our bodies need
At the end of the line is production of ATP –adenosine triphosphate – to provide energy that make our bodies work.
Free radicals, especially nitrogen radicals like peroxynitrite, can damage delicate cell structures and cause less energy to be made. Some diseases can damage mitochondria. Studies show chronic fatigue syndrome weakens mitochondria, resulting in significantly less energy than in healthy people. The result is always tiredness, but other symptoms are determined by the type of disease. For example, in MS mitochondrial changes occur and lead to ner ve myelin damage.
The first step to improve energy is to add Co Enzyme Q10. Be aware: most CoQ10 on the market is low-cost semi-synthetic materia
I prefer high grade, naturally-fermented despite its higher cost. There’s no such thin
good, cheap CoQ10. The most important component of nutritional therapy for fatigue and inflammator y problems is adding a range of mitochondrial nutrients and co factors These include CoQ10 and compounds such as PQQ, Resveratrol, Grape seed extract, Acetyl l- carnitine, N acetylcysteine and Alpha Lipoic Acid
These help to increase energy output, support flagging energy processes, and reduce free radical damage by actively targeting the free radicals
We then add a full B vitamin complex, which are needed in most steps to make energy
A good diet and these beneficial supplements can make a real difference in life quality for those with low energy
John Arts
(Adv.Dip.Nut.Med) is a nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health Ltd. For questions or advice contact John on 0800 423559 or email:
A plasma donation takes around 45 minutes, and you can donate plasma ever y two weeks
One giiant leap for Manknid...
Okay. The sun is shining. Let’s start with a joke
My desire to sponta neously sing ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ is a lways just a whim away Ta da! A nd a nother: My girlfriend told me she’s never seen the film ‘Ga slight’
I told her: “Yea h you have we watched it together”
R ight L et ’ s move on Those were from the recent Edinburgh Fringe Festiva l The connection?
Taura nga ’ s second most prestigious music festiva l is coming up in September
I’m ta lk ing about L oserpa looza, now in its seventh yea r of spotlighting a lternative ba nds at Tota ra Street to f undra ise for Lifeline, 25 ba nds across 12 hours on September 7
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weird a nd wonder f u l ba nd s on offer but he ad line ne w s t h is week is that The K nids, one of my favourite Taura nga ba nds, have not only issued a specia l compilation CD for the event but will be performing live for the ver y first time With a n eight-piece ba nd no less The K nid s a re ma in ly one g uy Th at g uy is Michael Ba x ter, who w rite s, play s a nd produc e s Mi ke y K nid, a s he’s k now n The ot her K nid s a re fa it h f u l sidek ick ing singers C oz a nd Ch ris K nid If you have yet to enjoy t he ma ni fold ple a su re s of t heir mu sic, it is sor t a g u it a r pu n k w it h pou nd ing 1980 s s y nt h rhy t h ms a nd a c atchy 1950 s rock ‘ n ’ rol l v ibe
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t h at s t a g e I’ ll look at ma ny of the
The new a lbum, simply ca lled ‘Lifeline Fundra iser’, will be their fif th since 2021’s ‘One Sma ll Step For Ma n, One Gia nt L eap For Ma nk nid ’ a nd is a good representative sa mple of their sound Great stu ff, but I’ve no idea where to get it a side from L oserpa looza Tr y Facebook Here’s a nother cool thing On The K nids’ Spotif y page they have playlists of songs that influenced each of their a lbums For a confirmed a na l retentive like me, who spends much time wondering about such things, this is simply brillia nt
Gold medallions, swinging hips, disco boots, flares, big hair and memorable songs – the magical eras of the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s are being brought back to life at Club Mount Maunganui this month
New Zealand’s answer to your favourite stars will step onto the stage and deliver a full production show
How to solve Sudoku!
Fill the grid so that every row and every 3x3 square contains the digits 1 to 9
I wish more ba nds wou ld do it
Staying a lternative, here a re a couple more upcoming gigs
Getting meta lly at Tota ra Street on Aug ust 23, Ea st York launch their EP ‘Origins’ with support from Pu ll Down The Sun, whose debut concept a lbum ‘Of Va lleys a nd Mounta ins’ explores Maori heritage a nd loca l legends They’re joined by Palmerston North emometalheads Bad Schematics and locals Dead Empire
Closing the month at The Ja m Factor y on Aug ust 31, t wo more L oserpa looza ba nds: Te Pu ke genre-bending post-punk trio
Dead Simple unveil new songs a nd new drummer Sheldon Magee, with support from ha rd-rockers Somaca ine It shou ld be a whole bunch of f un
He a r W i n s to n ’s L a te s t P l ay l i s t Scan the QR code, or visit:
The best of decades gone b !
packed with nostalgic hits on August 30 when Madsen Promotions and the Paul Madsen Band brings you the ‘7 Star Salute – the Ultimate Tribute’
The three hour show with seven costume changes will feature Elvis, Freddie Mercury, Robbie Williams, Roy Orbison, Barry Gibb, Neil Diamond and the 80s Time Machine Sing along to classic hits you’ll know by heart – ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Sweet Caroline’, ‘Staying Alive’, ‘Jailhouse Rock’, ‘Pretty Woman’, ‘Night Fever’, ‘Let Me Entertain You’, ‘Angels’, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, plus many more
Club Mount Maunganui is a hidden gem
It’s a premiere entertainment venue with a popular sportsbar, restaurant, modern gaming room and the upstairs function area with panoramic views over the green space to the Mount
The show starts 7pm August 30. Kick the night off by purchasing a ticket for the pre-show buffet from 5.30pm. Tickets are open to the public from the club’s reception or at: eventfinda.co.nz
Plenty of carparking is available
The Weekend Sun has one double pass to give away to one lucky reader who can name three of the featured artists.
Enter online at sunlive co nz under the ‘Competitions’ tab Entries must be received by Tuesday, August 20
The Knids.
Club Mount Maunganui is hosting ‘7 Star Salute – the Ultimate Tribute’ on August 30.
Unleash the power of poetr y!
Tauranga Librar y will be the vibrant heart of poetic expression as it hosts the 2024 New Zealand National Poetr y Day event, Kupu Waiata - Singing Word, next Friday, August 23.
The event, part of a nationwide celebration, promises a day brimming with inspiring readings, workshops, and open mic sessions, all designed to celebrate and elevate the art of poetr y. Kicking off the day’s festivities at 12pm is award-winning local poet Lee Murray
“Lee will be reading from her work and talking about the value of poetr y for helping us process certain moments in our lives, as well as her individual processes for approaching new poems as a reader and a writer,” says Tauranga poet Fi Be Sullivan.
From 1pm, the librar y will buzz with the voices of local poets as they take the stage for an open mic session.
Fi Be Sullivan, John Baxter, Sam Eastwood, Meshell Hardman, and Jenny Argante will lead this lively gathering, inviting ever yone to share their words.
“This is a unique opportunity for aspiring poets to showcase their work and engage with the local poetry community Poets’ books will be available for purchase,” says Fi Be
Following the open mic, attendees can refine their craft at a hands-on poetr y workshop from 3pm-4pm, led by Fi Be. Known for her powerful performance poetr y, Fi Be will guide participants in nurturing their inner poet
“Practise expressing yourself and pick up techniques for reading in public,” says Fi Be.
The day culminates in an evening of poetr y, music, and mingling from 5.30pm7pm, where local poets and wordsmiths will share their latest works over wine and cheese. This relaxed setting offers a chance to connect
with like-minded individuals and enjoy the richness of Tauranga’s poetic talent.
Whether you ’ re a seasoned poet or new to the craft, Kupu Waiata - Singing Word at the Tauranga Librar y promises a day filled with inspiration, creativity, and community Don’t miss the chance to celebrate National Poetr y Day with some of the Bay of Plenty’s finest poetic voices.
National Poetr y Day is at Tauranga Librar y, Devonport Rd, Friday, August 23, from 12 noon-7pm
Rosalie Liddle Crawford
Wiggles headline NZ’s first toddlers’ dance fest
The world’s number one children’s entertainment group will bring reimagined versions of their smash hits with the Sound System Dance Party coming to Baypark Arena at Mount Maunganui in Januar y
In association with Kind Young Adults, tickets go on sale for the Januar y 5, 2025 event from 7pm Wednesday, August 21, at: www.kyaevents.co.nz
The Wiggles have toured the world for more than three decades delighting millions of fans. Now original members, including John, Anthony and Tsehay, are primed to introduce Kiwis to their one-day Sound System Dance Party, designed for little ones – but of course, there’s always room for ‘Hot Potato’-loving parents and siblings too An extravaganza like no other, the dance party features DJ Dorothy ‘Dorothy the Dinosaur’, Aussie sensation DJ Lenny Pearce and special guests still to be announced.
born celebration of my beautiful baby girl being
Promoter Mitch Lowe is better known for creating some of New Zealand’s biggest festival brands including Bay Dreams, Mardi Gras and Soundsplash, but with the arrival of his daughter Kya, he’s been inspired to set up a promotions company that caters to kids. This is how K.Y.A – or Kind Young Adults – has been born.
“Bringing The Wiggles to my home town in celebration of my beautiful baby girl being born is such a dream,” says Mitch.
“There is nothing that makes you happier than a smiling toddler, dancing, loving their life and I am proud we get to offer this experience to 5000 people here in Mount Maunganui.”
A market by kids, for kids!
This Sunday, August 18, Pāpāmoa kids will be showing off their crafty skills at the Kids Winter Market
Hosted by Pāpāmoa Community Markets, the kids at Te Manawa O Pāpāmoa School will be selling their handmade arts, crafts and baking, as well as pre-loved toys, books and clothing.
All children are welcome but stalls
are limited Stalls cost $10 each and 100 per cent of the profit goes back into the community
The market will be held this Sunday, August 18, from 10am-1pm, at the Pāpāmoa Community Market, 72 Te Okuroa Drive, Pāpāmoa. For more information and to book a stall, email: papvillage@gmail com
Local poets will take to the stage to share their poems Photo: supplied.
Anthony from The Wiggles.
Three BOP dragon boat teams head to Italy
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Three of six teams representing New Zealand at the Dragon Boat Club Crew World Championships in Italy next month will be from the Bay of Plenty.
BOP Dragon Boat Club president Karl Nicholson says the three teams from his club will see the BOP have a strong presence in Ravenna, Italy, with supporters travelling over support the paddlers too
“Our teams are leaving at the end of August ready for the competition to begin on September 3,” says Karl, with the early arrival allowing training days
The BooBops, pictured, is one of three BOP dragon boat teams heading to the world championships in Italy next month
Photo: John Borren
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to shake off the jetlag beforehand
The thhree teams are thhe BOP Flyers, a miixed d team of 29 paddlers; the Bay Dragons, the club’s women ’ s team of 14 paddlers; and breast cancer survivors’ team the Boobops with 22 paddlers. Karl says the trio will compete across a variety of divisions “The teams qualified based on time thresholds being achieved at their respective national championship events ”
The club crew championships is a bi-annual event – Karl says this year 50 nations, 500 clubs, 1000 crews and 7000 athletes will be involved “Our club is tremendously proud to have so many teams heading over to the world championships
“It’s such an amazing opportunity for our athletes to test themselves on the world stage ”
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But the trip hasn’t come without hard mahi and fundraising efforts “Like most sports, this event is only the tip of the iceberg – all the work behind the scenes like the night/early morning trainings in freezing conditions, training camps, off-water training and technical work all play a part of the time and commitment our teams pour into the sport, ” says Karl “Every week I see and hear examples of the teams pushing their limits and it’s really inspiring We couldn’t be more proud as a club ” And although largely self-funded, all teams have undertaken fundraising efforts over the last year “There have also been several generous business and individual donors who have assisted greatly ” This is the second time the BOP has been represented at the event after the Boobops paddled in Adelaide, Australia, in 2015 Keep up-to-date with the teams ’ journey at: www facebook com/bopdragonboating
Ayla Yeoman
The BOP Flyers, a team of mixed team of 29 paddlers, is also off to Ravenna, Italy Photo: supplied.
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Dragons, the club’s women ’ s team of 14 paddlers, is competing in the world championships too. Photo: supplied.
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Wasn’t it great to see our Kiwi Olympians perform well at the Olympics?
They represented our nation with skill, grace and courage, so we could come away with our best ever record of 10 gold medals!
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Two men have brought their love of Spanish-style cooking to Tauranga Farmers’ Market to raise money for the local branch of AphasiaNZ
Aphasia is a language disorder that affects a person ’ s ability to communicate. It can occur suddenly after a stroke or head injur y, or develop slowly
Brothers Locky and Scott Mulholland have been cooking paella in their spare time for years and recently moved to the Bay of Plenty to be closer to family
Their father has aphasia, so when the pair came up with the idea of fundraising, the local support group felt like the right fit. “AphasiaNZ is not governmentfunded, it’s purely a charitable trust, ” says Lockie.
“The club here in Tauranga is absolutely tremendous in keeping people together, understanding what the condition is and how to deal with it. From a family’s perspective it’s ver y important to us. ”
Locky describes aphasia as having your mind functioning 100 per cent but your speech or writing being impaired.
“You can get the thought out but it takes longer
“As a family member, patience is the key
“Sometimes Dad can be ver y quick and then other times he finds it hard to link the words together ” Scott and Locky are using produce from other stallholders to cook paella fresh at the beginning of each market; one traditional version with seafood and chorizo, plus a gluten-free option with chicken and chorizo
Farmers’ Market manager Megan McVeigh says the brothers’ food stall Bella Paella has fitted in well with the weekly event.
“It was just what the market needed,” says Megan “The market itself is non-profit and we ’ re very community-minded so we really love that they’re raising money for AphasiaNZ ”
Tauranga Farmers’ Market is held at Tauranga Primary School, at 31 Fifth Ave, from 7 45am-12 noon Saturdays See more at: tgafarmersmarket org nz Debbie Griffiths.
Spirit, that gives eternal life In the course of their conversation, the woman slowly realises who this is: the Messiah She’s got good news to share!
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As our Kiwi Olympians represent us to the world, Jesus is our representative H He shho s us “Deus s pro nobis” or “God for us ” live, die and rise again for in believing in his victor y shaares his new life with us k ke the woman at the well who o needed a new start, he offerrs that to us she shared and the ammaritans discovered Jesus ndeed the Saviour of the orrld! ( John 4:42)” That’s good d news we can all share!
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Rev. Mike Kir kby-Sing, e ethlehem Community Church.
Locky and Scott Mulholland manning their food stall Bella Paella.
