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in NZTA fund bid Cameron Rd fails in NZTA fund bid
F Fundding f for a k key road d projject thhat could enable more homes in Tauranga has been declined by the New Zealand Transport Agency.
The business case for the $164 million Cameron Rd stage two project has not been endorsed by the NZTA board. Under the stage two plans, the road between 17th Ave and State Highway 29 would be upgraded, with new cycle and bus lanes added The ageing sewerage infrastructure would also be improved to allow for more housing capacity
The NZTA board said the project did not align with the new Government Policy Statement on Transport, which sets out the coalition’s priorities. It requested Tauranga City Council do more work on the proposal.
Mayor Mahé Dr ysdale says if the council doesn’t go ahead with the project, the consequences will be far-reaching. The project is a “key driver” to enable growth in Tauranga, he says in a statement.
“ Without the right infrastructure – improved roads and upgrades to our ageing water supply and wastewater network – we are not going to be able to meet the demand for new houses.”
Without support from the Government, council might have to look at cancelling, delaying, or redirecting funds from other projects, says Dr ysdale.
At a meeting on Monday, TCC strategy, growth and governance manager Christine Jones said Cameron Rd stage two will provide a key transport
l link k for t the ciity I It’s partticullarlly i importtant t for the Western Corridor, which could have 25,000 homes in the long term, to link with Cameron Rd through to Mount Maunganui, said Jones.
Cameron Rd stage one is finished but its full benefits couldn’t be achieved until stage two is completed, she said, and there would be no safe separated cycleway past 17th Ave, so people were less likely to cycle.
For people to choose the bus over their car, buses need to be faster This would be achieved with priority bus lanes along the entire road, Jones said If funding for stage two is not secured it could also risk the $68m Infrastructure Acceleration Fund grant from the Crown.
The IAF is for infrastructure that enables increased housing supply Jones said benefits of the project need to be delivered to ensure IAF support.
Dr ysdale said the IAF funding is important and helps to deliver value for money It is better to deliver as one, rather than digging up Cameron Rd to upgrade the water pipes then redoing it again to improve the road, he said
A business case that aligned more with the new Government Policy Statement would be brought to council for approval and be submitted to NZTA in early-2025.
Testing the temperature of the city…
As the new council got under way, we asked Kulim Park visitors if they wanted to see decisions made by the Commissioners reversed by the new council? And if so, what? Or are they happy with what the Commissioners got done? And what do they want to see the new council achieve? Here’s what some park-goers had to say
if he wanted oner decisions e new council, ays: “No, I don’t ust need this ighten things He believes changing missioners’ problem seems set out by nment that Local has to follow
“And I think there is too much green influence in that stuff ”
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over at the Mount, putting money into parks and families – so hopefully the new council keep that up ”
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more CBD carparks I mean look at that building next to Harrington House – how long before that goes and we can actually use it? 2018 it started and look at us ”
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Elise Rohde wants to see work on CBD streets reversed by the council “It’s very difficult to get around I don’t go down there
“There is nowhere to park and nothing to see ” Elise says CBD business owners are getting “butchered” “I was talking to a CBD business owner the other day and it’s just awful “The amount of pressure they’ve been under is just insane It’s a real shame I’m sure it [the CBD] will be good in three-to-five years – but what have we done to help them [CBD business owners]?
Jessica Douglas thinks what the Commissioners have done “is great ” “I think the museum is great I love what they’ve done
She’d like to see council create more things for teenagers in Tauranga “The Tauranga side, it would be good if there was more for the bigger kids to do There’s a bit of negativity around ‘they do this, they do that’ but where are they supposed to go and do and increase their skills?”
CBD carparking
Bev Cameron says the Commissioners’ plan for a new waterfront playground and closing the carpark to make a green area “is a waste of money ”
“I don’t know [if the area should revert back] but I think it should be something better than what they have planned ” She wants council to make
Mount planning rules
Robert Holford is not keen on the Mount planning rules that got the nod from the Commissioners “Bigger high-rise buildings are going to ruin the Mount It’s quite boutique I’d like to see the rules kept to low-rise buildings “These six-storey buildings will make it like the Gold Coast ” But he’s happy with the extended walkway along Marine Parade “That is brilliant ” He’d like the new council to “reign in staff numbers a bit” “They’re out of control,” says Robert, who admits he used to work for the council himself for 35 years Mer le Cave
Meet Van Diesel!
This sweet boy is Van Diesel, a six-month-old Staffy-cross and the last of his litter to find a forever home. Van Diesel and his siblings lived in a van when their owner reached out to RRR for help
Since being in the rescue, he has shown himself to be a real star with learning commands, and thriving in different environments. His foster has taking him to events, school and the office. He gets on well with other dogs and people. Van Diesel is a playful boy, loves puppy play dates and is an expert in tug of war Being a pretty adaptable, he would suit any family situation.
If you’d like to know more about this stunning boy, check out ‘RRR-canine’ on Facebook.
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revamp pushes ahead –with potential savings
A change in funding for Tauranga’s civic precinct Te Manawataki o Te Papa could save ratepayers $1 million a year in interest
The $306 million precinct in the CBD will have a librar y and community hub, civic whare (public meeting house), exhibition galler y and museum
The Commission applied to fund the $151.5m ratepayer portion of the project through an Infrastructure Funding and Financing levy
The levy proposal was rejected by Housing Minister Chris Bishop in June because he said it was important the incoming council had their say on it. Now the newly-elected council will apply to the Local Government Financing Agency to fund the $151.5m.
The LGFA provides a lower interest rate than an IFF levy, which would enable $1m yearly interest savings. Borrowing through the LGFA was possible because the Government and funding agency are looking at increasing the debt limits, potentially up to 350 per cent of revenue, for highgrowth councils.
Mayor Mahé Dr ysdale says using the Local Government Financing Agency is cheaper and provides more transparency than the levy because the debt is on the council’s books
He says he is “ ver y uncomfortable” with the levy because ratepayers could have been locked into a higher fixed rate for the next 30 years.
The need for an IFF levy was “forced” on the Commission due to lack of head room with the council debt limit, says the Mayor He believes
LGFA funding is a “ ver y good solution”.
“It’s going to be cheaper and ultimately we’ll save our ratepayers money over time.”
The Mayor says council has an important role in investing in and revitalising the CBD. There are significant risks to ratepayers if council decides to pause or change the project, including losing $50m invested in the precinct build if it was stopped, he says. There is more than $1 billion in private investment in the CBD as the council’s desire to reinvigorate the area has given them confidence, says the Mayor
Councillor Rick Curach didn’t want to cancel the project, but he wanted to delay it subject to community consultation, and definitive answers from project partners to make a responsible decision based on community views.
Curach says it was largely a “vanity project” and he didn’t buy into the value of it. He says he isn’t convinced of the cost to delay or cancel the project and raised concerns about the affordability of it for ratepayers
Councillor Rod Taylor says there was potential for reputational damage if council altered or stopped the project. The project was consulted on in 2022, with 72 per cent of respondents wanting the full precinct to be built. The Mayor says there is an opportunity cost and money spent on this couldn’t be spent elsewhere. A remaining $154.5m will be funded from grants, development contributions and selling surplus assets.
An artist’s impression of the $306m civic precinct Te Manawataki o Te Papa.
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Western Bay of Plenty District
Council is reviewing its policy on Easter Sunday shop trading and invites residents to have their say
According to WBOPDC, currently all shops in the district can choose to open on Easter Sunday if they want to under the council’s Easter Sunday shop trading policy
In 2016 the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990 was amended to enable all councils to choose whether to allow shops in their districts to trade on Easter Sunday The act does not change any other restricted trading days and doesn’t remove employees’ rights to choose not to work on Easter Sunday
on December 6, 2017
The policy applies to the entire Western Bay of Plenty district and allows shops to trade on Easter Sunday if they want to Reviewing its policy, council is checking to see it should continue with this approach or make any changes As such, it wants to know if people think council should continue to allow businesses to trade on Easter Sunday? Should only certain shops should be allowed open? Or would people prefer that only shops in certain areas of the district are allowed to open?
Council adopted the current Easter Sunday shop trading policy
Fill in a feedback form or see other ways to give feedback at: haveyoursay westernbay govt nz/ easter-sunday-trading
Ever so gently, Elaine Williams leans over a canvas, studiously breathing air into a plastic blue straw which directs black ink onto the branches of her painting.
kind exhibition to open in
Out of comfort zone
“This was completely out of my comfort zone, ” says Elaine
“But Bronwyn was great to work with ”
As the dark hue meets the surface it flicks out in all directions, bringing to life vivid little twigs – a beautiful nuance to her creation. Wow
The complete novice to the world of art is giving her boundless creativity to the artwork – but it is giving her much more in return
The Mount Maunganui woman has a mild form of cognitive decline which is hereditar y And in the past few months she’s been meeting up with Bay of Plenty award-winning artist Bronwyn Copeland to create her own masterpieces.
Bronwyn is among eight artists collaborating with 12 BOP residents living with Alzheimer’s to create their own artwork to show in a first-of-its-
They began with a huge piece of canvas and ended with a sculptural painting that features coffee cup imprints and pieces of LP covers
“They’re things from my life that I love,” laughs Elaine
“I have a big family of 11 kids – three of my own and eight step-children – so we added native New Zealand birds onto the frame to represent them It just evolved and we could’ve gone on and on ”
Elaine is part of a support group for people aged under 65 who have early onset Alzheimer’s and is keen to pass on her newfound
Tauranga next month
Mount Maunganui’s Elaine Williams was a complete novice to the world of art before Artful Mind came to fruition. Photo: John Borren.
knowledge of art “I do a lot of jigsaws and crosswords but being introduced to art makes me want to do more ”
Don’t ignore it
Elaine continues: “Anyone who thinks a family member might be declining shouldn’t ignore it”
“It’s not something to be frightened of and there’s no stigma to it
“It’s happening to thousands of people ” Elaine’s artworks will be among “ a huge variety of work being produced” for the exhibition, which in turn will support the work of the local Alzheimer’s Society
The August 29-September 21 exhibition is being showcased into September, which is New Zealand’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Plus, most artworks will be for sale at the exhibition, with funds raised going to the Alzheimer’s Society And it was Bronwyn – who works as a Tauranga geriatric psychiatrist – who put her two passions
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together for the greater good Vital
Why does she think vital for people ving Alzheimer’s to te in things like art? ortant] for many ly, cognitive – the more exercise ve your brain, the Bronwyn says k it’s important for pressing a stor y or ring a memor y or oment in time and o improving quality f life ”
Nominations open for Maketu Community y Board byy-election
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is calling for nominations for an upcoming Maketu Community Board by-election
The by-election is prompted by a vacancy left by Laura Rae after she was elected as an Maketu-Te Puke councillor in a recent by-election for that position
Bronwyn had a ball with her four resident “ art clients”
“ With one client we worked the whole of Matariki from 9 30am-3 30pm having a fabulous time, painting, chatting and laughing I’d never met the person before but it was fantastic And we ’ re giving people with Alzheimer’s a day of total fun, where they can do something different but also express themselves ”
exhibition
In terms of breaking down barriers in society, Bronwyn says connecting total strangers through art is so meaningful as it gives the two involved in the project a common goal “It makes art accessible to all and collaboration with clients who have their own challenges makes it even more special ”
The Artful Mind exhibition opens August 28 at 5 30pm at The Incubator Galler y, 159 17th Ave, Tauranga Ever yone is welcome The exhibition runs 10am-3pm Mondays to Saturdays from August 29-September 21 Debbie Griffiths
Nominations for the by-election to fill the vacancy are open until 5pm Thursday, September 5, 2024 Nominations must be made on the official nomination form, which can be found on council’s website, along with a candidate handbook that outlines the role of community board members, eligibility, campaigning requirements and more
Elaine Williams blows paint through a straw while working on her creation for Artful Mind
Photo: Bronwyn Copeland.
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
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Every Thursday in August, 10:30am Summerset by the D une s
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Rally the family and your car fo y for the NZ Cancer Society
Once again, the Vintage Car Club of New Zealand is co-ordinating a national fundraiser across the country with the NZ Cancer Society
This Sunday, August 25, sees thousands of vehicles on the road or on display from Northland to Southland
National co-ordinator Kaaren Smylie, who is in charge of this huge effort to raise funds for the Cancer Society, says this Sunday’s activities “have been months in the planning”
Kaaren says people wishing to be part of this fundraiser “don’t necessarily have to be a Vintage Car Club member”
She emphasises that the general public are more than welcome to participate and make donations “No matter what kind of vehicle you drive – we would love to see you ”
The Vintage Car Club will steer the collection process this Sunday for the sixth year in succession
Additional activities are planned t this time and Lexus of Tauranga is also assisting with vital promotional work and deployment of vehicles
“The colour yellow is the signature colour for the annual Daffodil Rally for Cancer campaign – and this year the local sponsor Lexus of Tauranga will showcase two of their latest yellow LBX models and
these vehicles wil lead the rally in th Tauranga region,” says Kaaren Local coordinators of the Taurangabased fundraising activities Raewyn and Trevor Hughes expect a great turnout of vehicles and peopl when they start assembling at the Vintage Car Club Clubrooms in Cliff Rd, prior to 10am this Sunday
Raewyn is keen to see as many participants as possible as this then contributes to a good collection being evident at the end of the day “The more the merrier!
We want to see people and their vehicles prior to 10am ”
Raewyn says the entry fee is “only $10 per car” and mobile Eftpos will be available “There will be plenty of catering and refreshments available at the Vintage Car Club Clubrooms and all takings will be passed on to the local BOP/Waikato Cancer Society for further research and development ”
Raewyn is keen to see whole families come along, view the vehicles and enjoy refreshments before starting the fundraiser rally Those wanting a nice coffee before they leave will be catered for, and some may find the sausage sizzle more than tempting
T The Tauranga Mini Owners Club plus the Rotorua Morris Minor Club will coordinate heats for Rocker Cover racing Not heard of this? Come along and check it out!
At midday sharp, a briefing will be held for the rally participants, and they will leave the Vintage Car Club Clubrooms at 12 30pm The rally will be an easy and enjoyable trip of around 90km in
length on local roads, before ending up at an undisclosed destination not too far away for afternoon tea
Afternoon tea can be obtained
at an affordable price of $5
The collection made from the afternoon tea will bolster the final amount being presented to the Waikato/Bay of Plenty
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Calling g for auditions for ‘Romeo and
Summer Shakespeare
Tauranga is gearing up for its 2025 season, and the directors are on the lookout for talented individuals to bring one of William Shakespeare’s most beloved plays to life.
Auditions are now open for ‘Romeo and Juliet’, with 20 roles up for grabs in what’s expected to be the most ambitious production yet Following the overwhelming success of last year ’ s ‘The Tempest’ – a lesser-known Shakespearean work that attracted large audiences – this season ’ s production promises to
Nominations open for 2024 TECT election
It’s election time again for TECT, with three of the tr ust ’ s six tr ustees required to retire by rotation this year
The TECT Community Tr ust provides funding suppor t for local initiatives, facilities and events that bring vibrancy, connectedness, growth and economic benefits to the region
The trust has again appointed War wick Lampp from electionz.com Ltd as its independent returning officer to manage the process
“The TECT election usually draws a lot of interest from aspiring candidates and we ’ re expecting that same level of interest this year, ” says War wick
“ TECT has had a major influence in community projects within the Western BOP area over the past 30 years and management of ment will be olland,
Peter Farmer and Rachael Gemming, all of whom can re-stand if they wish Bill Holland and Peter Farmer have advised they will not re-stand for the role
Candidates must be on the electoral roll in the TECT district; and be nominated by two electors whose name must also be on the electoral roll in the TECT district Each candidate needs to provide a brief candidate profile and a recent photo
The nomination period closes midday on Wednesday, September 5 Nomination forms and a candidate handbook are available at: www tect org nz/tr ustee-election-2024 Or by request from: electionz com on freephone: 0800 666 937, or email to: iro@electionz com
If more than three nominations are received a election will be carried out by online voting only this year; there will not be any postal voting Voting credentials will be mailed out to about 152,000 eligible voters from October 2, with online voting closing midday on October 30.
be even bigger Set to run from February 6-15, across Waitangi Weekend and Valentine’s Day, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is poised to draw not only local theatre enthusiasts but visitors to Te Puna Quarry Park
“Romeo and Juliet features some of Shakespeare’s most iconic characters, including the lovers Romeo and Juliet, but also the flamboyant Mercutio, the talkative but loyal nurse and Tybalt ‘prince of cats ’ , ” says director Pascal Tibbits
“We’re looking for performers who can capture the passion, intensity, and drama that has made this play a timeless classic
“We’re building on the momentum of last year, and with this production falling on such
significant dates, we expect the turnout to be extraordinary ”
Roles are open to actors of all experience levels, with directors encouraging anyone with a love for Shakespeare and a flair for performance to audition.
The production team is excited to see fresh faces and seasoned performers take on these timeless roles.
Auditions will be held 1pm4pm on Sunday, August 31 at 16th Ave Theatre
Those interested can email: taurangashakespeare@gmail com for the audition pack
Rehearsals begin September 14, with a commitment required for performance dates in Februar y 2025.
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Auditions are now open for ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Photo: Supplied.
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Festival of garden and ar t on the way!
Multi-day and one-day passes for November’s stunning Bay of Plenty Garden & Ar t Festival are selling fast
“Our ar tists will display their works throughout gardens and galleries located around Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty,” says festival director Marc Anderson
The passes give access to not only a fascinating plethora of landscape gardens, exhibitors, live music, tasty food and beverages and a festival galler y in downtown Tauranga, but the oppor tunity to explore 80 festival gardens and ar t stops across the region
With half of this year ’ s garden and art stops not on display in the 2022 festival, the festival, with Bayleys being the principal partner, will top any other “ We’re really excited,” says Marc “ We also have 60 per cent more ar t studio stops than last time ”
The stunning Garden & Ar t Trail, sponsored by Palmers Bethlehem, has widened eastwards this extending to Pukehina and Pongakawa And estival’s hub Bloom in the Bay, sponsored Craigs Investment Par tners, is moving to a l locatiion on T Tauranga’s water front
“ We wiill have a lot t of ne w i insttalllattions and d workshops at Bloom in the Bay
“And people will enjoy the local restaurants, bars and cafes in the CBD ”
The Multi-Day Festival Pack, for $80, gives access to the festival for all four days, and the $45 1-Day Festival Pack gives access to the festival for any one day Both packs include a festival pass, director y and map
Passes to the Bay of Plenty Garden & Ar t Festival from November 14-17, are available from Palmers Bethlehem; online at Eventfinda; or visit: www gardenandar tfestival co nz A ser vice fee applies if purchased online
This is the final year that Pat and Ron Howie are entering their garden in the festival Photo: supplied
Gill and Fraser Brodie’s garden ‘Piccola Lante’. Photo: supplied.
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Join a hearing revolution
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Since James Whittaker and his team founded Resonate Health in 2022, their dedication to improving how thousands of Kiwis hear their world has triggered a word-of-mouth revolution ross its 22 hearing studios from Whangarei to nvercargill – including its Bay of Plenty branches. Resonate founder James Whittaker says Resonate ealth studios work via key ingredients to offer a holistic approach to hearing care.
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Resonate founder James Whittaker at the Bayffair studdio. Photo: supplied.
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Musical belle celebrates 100 years
Bayswater resident Audrey
Coreen Gray – known as Coreen – is celebrating her 100th birthday with plenty of singing – much to the delight of those blessed to know her
“It’s incredible,” says Coreen, who turned 100 on Wednesday. “I never thought I’d make it to 100 ”
Born in Yorkshire, England, on August 21, 1924, Coreen moved to Blackpool where she started playing piano around the age of 5 She doesn’t recall why her parents had a piano
“I was in Blackpool right through the war years; it was a busy place with around 95,000
Royal Air Force [personnel] billeted there I did a lot of concert work for the forces
“There was a war on so I couldn’t go to the Royal College of Music, particularly if you were of call-up age ”
After gaining a Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music and Associate of the Royal College of Music, Coreen was a soloist for the BBC and taught music in schools She sang in the Leeds Festival
Choir in 1951, describing it as a wonderful experience learning under contralto Kathleen Ferrier and baritone Roy Henderson
To New Zealand!
In 1961 she boarded the Rangitane for New Zealand, narrowly missing being killed en route by a malfunctioning rocket reportedly fired from Cape Canaveral She taught music at St Cuthbert’s College and became a NZ Music
Competition adjudicator
“I met my husband Malcolm [Farquaharson Gray] here in NZ in the headmaster’s study at King’s College after a per formance of ‘Messiah’ in 1962 ” They married in 1964 and moved to Tauranga when Malcolm retired from teaching Coreen joined Papamoa Beach Women’s Institute in 1981 and served as president She was secretary of the Tauranga Federation and a guest vocalist at the 1986 Women’s Institute Conference She helped establish Tauranga Women’s Institute choir in 1993 In 1985 Coreen joined
Tauranga’s Oriana Singers, leading the group until 1996 and was a member for 29 years
A long-standing accompanist, pianist and singer, she has taught music, sung, accompanied and conducted all her adult life She was awarded life membership of the Oriana Singers in 2015 and became its patron in 2016
A member of the NZ Choral Federation, she founded the BOP branch and is a federation life member She was a vocalist and accompanist with Tauranga Civic Choir for 10 years and made a life member In 2020 Coreen was bestowed
a Queen’s Service Medal for her contributions to choral
A constant joy
Coreen had a hunch a celebration on August 17 at Bayswater Village, where she resides, would feature music
Entering an auditorium filled with applause, Coreen was invited to perform She took her place at the grand piano for a rendition of ‘I Could Have Danced All Night’ Having lived at Bayswater for 24 years, Coreen continues to find joy in music “I just love it,” says Coreen “Music is one of the great joys of life ”
Coreen Gray playing piano at her 100th birthday celebration.
Photo: Rosalie Liddle Crawford.
Rosalie Liddle Crawford
music
Much more than a safe ride
At Driving Miss Daisy in Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa, owner Oscar Harper takes great pride in providing a transport service that’s more than a standard ride
“We go above and beyond for our clients,” says Oscar “Ours is a more personal service than a taxi “Rides are pre-booked and when we arrive, we get out and help our clients from their home into the vehicle We also do the same at the other end of the journey ” In fact, Driving Miss Daisy drivers assist with grocery shopping, errands and can even attend doctor’s appointments
“It’s actually more like a companion driving service,” says Oscar “We’re family when family can ’ t be there We build a good rapport and become
friends with a lot of our clients ” Driving Miss Daisy has subsidised rates through the Total Mobility Scheme for those who don’t drive – and, because repeat customers include elderly, school students, disabled and injured, drivers are carefully chosen for the job
“It’s not just anyone with a ‘ p endorsement’ licence,” says Oscar “I’ve taken a lot of care to hand-pick the right five drivers for my team It takes a special person to be a Driving Miss Daisy driver.”
Two vehicles in the fleet are wheelchair accessible and the company is an ACC contracted supplier
“We get ACC claimants to their physio, hospital and doctors’ medical appointments,” says Oscar “We’re more affordable than most would realise and offer a far more personal, friendly service
“I’m so proud of my team ” Debbie Griffiths
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Some of Driving Miss Daisy’s team: Sandy McClelland, Jenny Eglinton, Marie Green, owner Oscar Harper and Sue Winship. Photo: Debbie Griffiths.
Hitting the spades for the birds
Kōkako were once a common sight along the fence line at Ōropi School – now students are planting native trees to help protect the endangered species
As part of the school’s 125-year anniversary celebrations, eight Year 7-8 Ōropi School student leaders plus 20 Enviro Club members this month added 125 saplings to a piece of farmland at Mangatoi Rd
“It’s an opportunity for Ōropi School to be involved in the regeneration of the Kōkako Corridor project,” says principal Andrew King “It involves planting trees to re-establish the link for the birds between Ōtanewainuku and Kaharoa forests ”
Kōkako is a large songbird with a grey body and blue wattles under the throat The South Island Kōkako is believed to be extinct – and, according to the Ōtanewainuku Kiwi Trust, by the early-2000s, there were none of the North Island species left in the Bay of Plenty
Today the bird species is thriving in the Ōtanewainuku Forest’s Conservation Area, with the
trust ’ s recent survey of kōkako finding 113 birds
“A kōkako is on the logo of our school, hence the significance,” says Andrew “Back in the 1950s, there were so many of them that they would run along the school fence But now, we hardly see kōkako – so, as part of our 125th celebrations, we want to be part of bringing the species back to life ”
Andrew says kids at Ōropi School understand the importance of the trees they’re planting and that they’re contributing to the conservation effort for the kōkako Andrew’s intention is to take other students to the site in coming years to care for the trees and watch them grow
“The kids are very aware of the significance of Ōtanewainuku in the Bay of Plenty and our link to the legend to Mauao and the Waimapu River that flows down to Tauranga Moana The forest is an important landmark and is a stunning area with views all the way to Mount Edgecumbe ”
The school’s official 125th Anniversary Celebration is on October 18 to coincide with Calf Club Day, which will include activities and a display of historic photos
Govt’s banking competition inquiry calls for submissions
The Government's Finance and Expenditure Committee is now taking submissions for its inquiry into banking competition, with a particular focus on rural banking, as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure fair and competitive banking practices, says MP Stuart Smith “We want to ensure that the profits banks are making are justified and comparable to banks in similar jurisdictions, particularly in rural banking and if not, why not, ” says Smith, who is committee chair
The inquiry aims to ensure New Zealanders have access to bank services at competitive prices and that regulations and settings imposed by regulators, such as the Reserve Bank, are not unduly
influencing the cost of borrowing
The committee will explore whether the capital requirements imposed on banks are unnecessarily driving up the cost of borrowing and assess any barriers preventing new competitors from entering the banking sector “We want to ensure that the capital requirements of banks are not causing the cost of borrowing to be higher than it needs to be We encourage all stakeholders, including bank representatives and rural community members, to make a submission ”
The closing date for submissions is 11 59pm on September 25, 2024
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Ōropi School students Cassie Delany, Amelie Parkinson and Olive Shaw set to get stuck in Photo: John Borren
Cancer Society volunteers will be collecting donations this Daffodil Day for the one in three New Zealanders with cancer
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Help the ‘1 in 3’
The Cancer Society of NZ is encouraging people to ‘ get your yellow on ’ this month to help the 1 in 3 New Zealanders affected by cancer
This year the Cancer Society’s message ahead of its 34th iconic Daffodil Day street appeal – on next Friday, August 30 – is centred on the sobering statistic: one in three New Zealanders will get cancer in their lifetime “It could be you or it could be someone you love
“But when you donate this Daffodil Day, you are ensuring that help is there,” says Cancer Society Waikato/Bay of Plenty chief executive Helen Carter “Your donation helps us provide safe transport to and from cancer treatment plus access to counselling, therapeutic massage, frozen meals and the support of an experienced nurse in the BOP.
“ We are committed to providing leadership and advocacy in cancer control, and we are the largest private funders of cancer research in NZ
“And with cancer rates set to double in our countr y, it is important that we keep extending our reach in the Bay of Plenty and ensure that we are there for ever yone facing a diagnosis ”
“ We do not receive direct government funding So it is only with the generous giving of ever yday New Zealanders that we can continue to be there for the one in three with cancer ”
The Cancer Society is NZ’s leading organisation dedicated to ensuring the best care for New Zealanders diagnosed with the illness
Helen says Daffodil Day is our countr y ’ s chance to work together and “change the experience of cancer for ever y New Zealander regardless of their cancer type or stage ”
Come Friday, August 30, about 8000 yellow high-viz clad volunteers will hit the streets across Aotearoa with daffodil pins and fresh daffodils to collect donations on Daffodil Day
Donate!
Daffodil Day donations can be made online at: daffodilday org nz any time, at any branch of the ANZ bank – the Cancer Society’s major sponsor – and anywhere a daffodil day QR code is displayed
Look out for Daffodil Day street collectors on Friday, August 30, and Saturday August 31, in your community
Cancer rates expected to double by 2040
In 2020, there were more than 27,000 new cancer cases in New Zealand. By 2040, this number is expected to reach 52,000, according to the Cancer Society
Someone who knows better than most the far-reaching impact of cancer is Cancer Society nurse Rozanne Young, who provides specialist guidance and support to cancer patients in the Western Bay of Plenty “Cancer affects us all,” says Rozanne. “ We all know someone who has had it or been closely impacted by it A diagnosis can be over whelming and frightening for the whole whānau, as people are suddenly forced into a sterile medical world that can be difficult to wrap your head around ”
stor y and advocate for what works best for them on their journey. We also like to empower the family to be involved ”
This is particularly key for Māori and Pasifika patients, who are still more likely to die from cancer than non-Māori
Rozanne says it’s vital to get the word out about the support available across the region “Our ser vices are free and are open to anyone with any type of cancer
The over whelming nature of a diagnosis and subsequent treatment process often leads to an avalanche of questions and fears that can be impossible to alleviate in an oncologist appointment time
“ We can help connect people with others on a similar journey, like at a support group, or share what other supports might be an option We can also assess if they need further help.”
Transport to and from treatment appointments can be arranged under certain conditions
Empower
Rozanne’s role allows her to visit cancer patients in their home to break down the information in a safe environment
“Often, people stop listening once they hear the word ‘ cancer ’ Then they walk out of their appointment completely unsure of what’s going on, which can then lead them to spiral
“By being there, I can help empower patients to take control of their cancer
Self-referrals welcome!
Accessing the Cancer Society’s ser vices involves a self-referral, which can be done by phoning the 0800 number or visiting the society’s website “ We’d like to encourage anyone with a cancer diagnosis to sign up to our ser vices It’s an easy process and our support is all free Even if all you have is a single question or you just want a quick phone chat, we ’ re here to help ” Speak to an experienced nurse on the Cancer Society helpline by phoning: 0800 226 237 For more information, visit: www cancer org nz
Tauranga-based Rozanne Young is an experienced nurse supporting cancer patients across the Western Bay of Plenty
New music thhat quickens the hear t
We often hear about things that are the “ centre of the community”
Schools are often said to be the centre of the community, and post offices; the librar y, or even the local pub, can be And followers and lovers of music would once have pointed to the record store.
For a long time, it was Then it was the CD store Then it was well, gone
Closed Such meeting places for a de facto community to swap notes on shared passion, to discover the different, to be informed of the ne w, disappeared The world changes
I’m not forgetting the fe w remaining music shops I’m a big fan of Record Roundabout at the Historic Village, a veritable collector’s paradise But a collector’s paradise is not the place to scope out the ne west trends, to check the latest haps
Ku d o s To n y
It is, however, the place to buy – or sell – Tauranga music As a long-time suppor ter of the scene here, Tony Pill takes no cut from local sales Kudos Tony; bands and listeners, be aware
But there are no music shops these days as there once were, where a suitably louche proprietor would discretely share slightly-secret lists of ne w music from around the world
international things that recently quickened my hear t
Tom Waits released an old “ ne w ” song It’s 25 years since ‘Mule Variations’, still an album of endless wonder and beauty To commemorate there’s a spine-tingling alternative take of the song ‘Get Behind The Mule’; it’s slower, moodier with just Wurlitzer backing
As a previe w of ne w album ‘ Wild God’, due any day, Nick Cave has released piano ballad ‘Long Dark Night’ He describes ‘ Wild God’ as lighter and more fun than his recent examinations of grieving and loss, though that’s not immediately obvious from the song
There are simply too many now anyway and many releases now are not albums or even EPs but, for maximum social media attention, they’re singles that aren ’ t really singles in the traditional sense but just single songs to download or maybe just watch as videos or as some Tik-Tok clip with a giraffe dancing The music biz is fragmented and often more about promoting things than selling actual music
Sp i n e - t i n g l i n g a l
From this morass, I have ne w local releases, from Fiona Cosgrove, Frances Ellen, Janne Izett But I’ll hold them right now and share
After a gap during which they completed a number of online-only projects, the great Gillian Welsh and Dave Rawlings return with two ne w songs from their upcoming ‘ Woodland Studio’ album; ‘Hashtag’, sung by him, and the par ticularly beautiful ‘ Trainload of Sky’, sung by her
Ex p l o r a t o r y j a z z
Lastly, gigs, two at the Jam Factor y For lovers of explorator y jazz, The Melancholy Babes –three genuine legends of Ne w Zealand’s avant-garde scene – Jeff Henderson (sax), Tom Callwood (bass) and Anthony Donaldson (dr ums) – are there on August 30 Hear them on Bandcamp; it will be unique and wild, tr ust me. Heavier but possibly less wild, on August 31 catch post-punk Te Puke trio Dead Simple and Mount rockers Somacaine
The Tauranga Primar y Schools Music Festival is returning for its 67th year to provide Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty primar y and intermediate students the opportunity to perform on-stage. The festival at Baycourt Addison Theatre from August 26-30 will see students come together to sing a selection of nostalgic Disney songs to friends, family, and the general public.
About 1150 students will be involved across the five nights from 32 schools from across the region
The festival is a chance for children to learn powerful literacy skills to encourage them in reading, public speaking, building self-confidence, and presenting themselves. For more information, visit: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2024/a-whole-newworld-songs-from-disney-movies/tauranga
Gillian Welch. Photo: supplied
Nick Cave. Photo: supplied
Enjoy authentic Italian dining
With two chefs who grew up immersed in rustic, homestyle Italian food, Tauranga’s Salva D’or Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria is gaining a reputation for its authentic Italian cuisine.
“We are so proud of all the recipes and dishes we ma from scratch here in our kitchen,” says chef Riccardo Amendola
“Often Italians or people who’ve been to Italy tell us that the wines and food at our restaurant remind them o their traditional dishes around the family dinner table They comment that this is the closest to what they have back home ”
Homemade pasta, gnocchi and ravioli are accompanied by sauces prepared freshly by Riccardo, who’s from Argentina and grew up with strong ties to Italy, and Italian head chef Leo Viglietti
“Our food isn’t just Italian nspired’,” says Leo We know and love the classic dishes like fettuccine, carbonara, lasagne and we ’ ve added starters like scallops and ravioli as well as vegan options ”
Salva D’or is now open at lunchtimes from 11 30am-2pm Thursday to Sunday, and has a new space outside
“The courtyard is already being enjoyed on sunny days and will
be a beautiful area for dinner over summer, ” says owner Ammy Dhillon “Our staff welcome every customer as a special guest They’re never made to feel rushed. We try our best to accommodate any requests they have so they can relax and enjoy their time with us ”
That typical Mediterranean hospitality, combined with authentic meals is making Salva D’or a firm favourite of many in Tauranga
Winter warmers with Vivaldi...
The Bay of Plenty Symphonia’s string players are looking forward to working with a leading New Zealand violinist in their Tauranga concert this Saturday, August 24.
The symphonia is performing a concert of glorious string music called ‘Strings Attached’ – and will be joined by violinist Martin Riseley Martin studied with Dorothy DeLay at the prestigious Juilliard School in New York and today is Head of Strings at the New Zealand School of Music in Wellington
He’s held notable concertmaster positions in Canada and New Zealand, and has played chamber music with some of the leading musicians of our time, including Pinchas Zukerman and Yo Yo Ma Symphonia concertmaster Rebecka Beetz says Tauranga audiences will remember his mesmerising performance of the Sibelius violin concerto with BOP Symphonia in 2021
“We are really excited to work with Martin for an intense weekend of rehearsals and performances,” says Rebecka
“He will be our tutor, conductor and also soloist in ‘Winter’, one of the famous ‘Four Seasons’ by Vivaldi
“It is bound to be a wonderful learning experience for our mostly adult players, and we ’ re thrilled to share it with the audience ”
The yia! awards night is next week
The ideas and business prowess of youngsters from around the Western Bay of Plenty will be determined next Wednesday night at the yia! Awards on August 28
The Young Innovator Awards – or yia! for short – is an annual innovation programme offered to intermediate and secondar y school-aged students in the WBOP region which aims to instil a culture of innovation, preparing the future workforce with the skills they need through design thinking.
With mentorship and guidance
from some of the best minds in the BOP, students gain first-hand experience in applying critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication to solve realworld problems that help drive social and economic change. The event ends in a ver y special and energy-filled awards night, where students win real cash prizes and opportunities for internships with yia! programme partners. This year ’ s awards night is at Classic Flyers on August 28 from 5pm. For more information, visit: www.yia.co.nz
BOP Symphonia will also perform ‘Holberg Suite’ by Grieg and Tchaikovsky’s ‘Serenade for Strings’ A repeat performance will be held in Rotorua on Sunday afternoon
‘Strings Attached’ is Saturday, August 24, from 7 30pm at St Peter’s, 15 Victoria Rd, Mount Maunganui Tickets are adults $15 and Under-18s $10 from Eventfinda or the iSite on The Strand Booking fees apply
Limited door sales may be available
Salva d’or Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria is furnished with antique ornaments evoking pleasant memories of another time.
Locals have been enjoying Mediterranean and European specialities since 2013 at Salva d’or Personalised menu for adults and children Ideal for your winter and summer time dine in and take away evenings
Violinist Martin Riseley will per for m in ‘Strings Attached’. Photo: supplied.
Tauranga’s Salva D’or Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria is now open for lunch Thursday-Sunday Photos: supplied.
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First home buyer activity is up
First home buyers continue to maintain near-record market share even as they battle affordability constraints, according to CoreLogic’s August Housing Chart Pack The share of proper ty purchases across NZ by FHBs increased to 27 per cent in July, up from 26 per cent in the year ’ s second quar ter and well above the long-term average of 21 per cent CoreLogic NZ chief property economist Kelvin Davidson says FHBs are clearly taking advantage of the low deposit lending allowances being
offered by banks. “Given the recent loosening in the loan-tovalue ratio rules it’s interesting to see that FHBs currently absorb 75-80 per cent of banks’ overall allowance for low deposit lending to owner-occupiers. “Put another way, two in ever y five FHBs get into the property market with less than 20 per cent deposit, and the RBNZ’s ratecutting cycle is likely to reinforce their presence. ”
Kelvin says FHB activity has been solid for several months; from Januar y-July 2024 the group purchased more than 11,000 properties, up from 9400 in the same 2023 period.
Jesse King and Cher yl de Bruin can take care of all your real estate needs Photo: John Borren.
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What we can learn from the story of Job...
I was despised and rejected My friends acted like enemies. My brothers dealt deceitfully with me.
False accusations were made against me. Terrors were turned upon me. The wicked sought to destroy my honour
I wept as a man of sorrows
Mobs gathered against me, gaped at me and mocked me. Some struck me on the cheek and spat in my face. I cried out to God: “Why do you hide your face from me?”
I was rich, but became poor I was the most righteous
man on Earth. I had great favour with God and man, but Satan tested me to the ‘max’. My appearance was so disfigured my friends didn’t recognise me During the great agony of my testing I didn’t sin, but steadfastly worshipped God.
I’d done no violence I’d been eyes to the blind and feet to the lame. Men had listened to my wisdom.
But God shattered me and I was sorrowful However, faith in God’s righteousness, my relationship with Him, and resurrection hope got me
through and God lifted me up again and restored me.
I’ve since died. Although I’ve not been resurrected, my faith and hope were not in vain. Who am I? My name starts with “J” – I am Job. Each fact above you’ll find true in Job’s life.
Marvel with me in how we can experience Jesus’ story in ‘The Book of Job’ before Jesus even walked planet Earth. The fact the Bible does this through many Old Testament stories shows it’s God-inspired!
