6September2024, Issue1226
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Theimagesaysitall.TaurangaSpecial SchoolstudentLauraHollandsjustbeams duringanindoorbowlspracticewithteacher SaraThorburnandcoachKevinGarratt. The11-year-old,whowasbornwithan intellectualdisability,severenon-verbalautism
andcerebralvisualimpairment,isalwayskeen togiveeverythingago.“Ifsomeoneelseis doingsomething,shewantstodoittoo,”says Laura’smumMichelleHollands. Andatthisyear’sAIMSGames–from September7-13–shewillgetherchance
toshinebycompetinginindoorbowlsand cross-countryeventsintheathleteswith disabilitiesdivision,aswill14fellowTauranga SpecialSchoolstudentsintheirrespective sports.Thisisbecausethisyearisthefirst timeTaurangaSpecialSchoolisrepresentedin
theintermediate-agedsportingtournament. “Itisreallycoolshegetsthechancetobe involved,”saysMichelle.Readmoreabout Laura’spassionforsportandherschool’s involvementinthe2024AIMSGameson pages8-9. Photo:AlanGibson/GibsonImages.
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IftheQueenwerealivetoday, I’dprobablycallandaskhow shemanagedtonavigate“annus horribilis”.Herhorribleyear.
Remember1992–themarriagesof threeofherfourchildrencrashedand burned,asdidherbelovedWindsor Castle.Literally.Thentherewerethe ‘SquidgygateTapes’–deliciouslyrisqué stuff.“KissmeSquidgy,”friendJames Gilbeywasrecordedsayingtothe marriedPrincessDiana.Andthenall theCamillagatehanky-panky.There wasacollective“tut-tutting”aroundthe Dominion.
AndtheQueenwasalsoleftfeeling unlovedandundervalued becausetaxpayerswere questioningthecostofthis rumpy-pumpy,scandalriddenroyalfamily.It puttheQueenoffher tiny,tailored,roundjam sandwiches–adailyfave sinceshewasaged5.
HadIhadthechance,I wouldhavetoldHRHthat Ishareherpain.Because Iwillnotbelooking back“withundiluted pleasure”onmy“septimana horribilis”either–myweek fromhell.
UnliketheQueen,my septimanahorribiliswon’t besplashedinthetabloids becausenoneofitinvolvesbedsheets, disrobing,intimateeavesdropping,flash housesburningdown,orantsytaxpayers.
sparekeyhiddeninasafeplaceoutside. Butit’ssosafeIcan’trememberwhere ...Anditwilltakethecunningofa burglartofindit!“Ohdear,nevermind,” saysthelocksmithsympathetically, whileunsympatheticallyswipingmy cardfor$150–whichisthecostof housebreakingmyownhouse.Key-ching! Plus$26fortwomoresparekeystobe putinunforgettablesafeplaces.Noteto self–sortyourhomesecurity.
typesandasafeplace,andIdidn’tlock it.Thethiefchosewell–Ihadjustspent $180onnewtyres,newgearcableand newbrakediscsrecently,sotheyshould getsomelongreliableridingoutofit. Butifanyonespotsadodgy-looking guyinlycraona10-speed,canyouask himtodropmybikeintothecopshop becausethey’relookingforhimtoo.Why amIfeelingviolated?
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Can’tputadollarvalueonthis,just damagedpride.It’sthemiddleofthe afternoon,I’minmycarandsuddenly thealarmsgooff.Ipromisedmyselflast timeIwouldfigurehowtoturnitoff. ButIdidn’t…NowsuddenlyI’monthe brinkofanacutemyocardial infarction,orpanicattack,or both.Localsglarefrombehind curtains,anoldfellawalking hisdognodsincredulously,a passerbyismouthingadviceat methroughthewindow,but Ican’thearabovetheracket andIcan’topenthedoor.She givesup.Igiveup.
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However,itmightserveasabenchmark fortheunwashed,theproletariat,that youcanmeasureyourcrappyweek against,andpossiblyfeelbetterabout yourself.Andlife.
Now,here’showmyseptimanahorribilis unfolded,mylitanyofscrew-ups.Because youwillnote,thatlikeahangover,most ofit’sself-inflicted.
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Islamthefrontdoorbehindme thinkingthegaragedoorisopenand thereisawaybackin.Huh-huh!Itisn’t open,IhavenokeyandIamlocked out.Theneighboursaretreatedtoa vastrepertoireofexpletives.Thereisa
Iforgettoadjustmyweeklyautomatic paymenttocoverthe13percentincrease inmyratesbill.StaffatTaurangaCity Council’sDevonportRdofficegently breakitthatIstillowe$970.72.Ouch! Andno,sadlyforme,Iamjustoverthe thresholdforagovernmentratesrebate. PaythelotCharlie!Theyoffermea chocolatebartoeasethepain.Itdoesn’t.
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That$970.72suddenlybecomes $2370.72becausethe$1400hybrid 10-speedbikeIrodeintotowntopaythe billgetsnickedfromtheTCCbuilding’s foyerwhilemyback’sturnedforfive minutes.Meaculpa–myfault.Ithought alibrarywouldbefullofswatty,ready
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Thisismoreofascrewoverthanascrew-upbut onelastsadchapterinmy weekofwoe,my“septimana horribilis”.Youwillweep withme.Itakemythinning pateintothebarbershop forahaircut.Well,ahaircut isoverstatingitperhaps–moreatwominutenumbertwotidy-up–roundthe sides,overthetop,eyebrowsandears. Asyougetoldertherearefestoonsfrom theunlikeliestplaces.Anyhowwhatcost me$10twoweeksagonowcostsme$15 –a50percentincrease.Unexplained, unexpectedand,Iwonder,uncalledfor? What’schangedintwoweekstojustify that?
AlovelyBuddhistIonceknewwould rabbitonaboutBodhicittawhichisa stateofmindwishingtofreeallhumans, includingtheguywhostolemybike, fromsufferingandbringthemtoastate ofenlightenmentandluck.Imightget myselfsomeburgundyredrobesand someBodhicitta…watchthisspace! How’syourweekbeen?
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A $1 9 billion government investment in Bay of Plenty roads is great news for the region,saysTauranga’sMayor.
TheGovernmentwillprogressworkonthree roadsofnationalsignificance,StateHighway29 inTaurikowest,TākitimuNorthLinkstageone fromTaurangatoTePuna;andstagetwofromTe PunatoŌmokoroa.Constructiononstageoneof theTNLisalreadyunderwayandisduetoopen in2027.
TheŌmanawabridgeonSH29willbereplaced; andWelcomeBayRd,TurretRd,and15th Avewillbeimproved.Optionstostrengthen connectionsonSH2WaiokeaGorgebetweenthe EastCoastandEasternBayofPlentywillalsobe developed.
Theinvestmentwillboosteconomicgrowthand unlocklandforthousandsofhousesintheregion, saysTaurangaMPSamUffindell.
TaurangaMayorMahéDrysdalesaysit’sgreat newsforthecityandWesternBayofPlentythat theTNLandSH29projectsareearmarkedfor progressionaspartoftheNationalLandTransport Programme.
“Theinclusionofimprovementstothe15th Ave/TurretRdcorridorisalsokeybecausethis workwilladdressoneofthecity’ssignificant bottlenecks,whichiscurrentlyimpactingnetwork
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congestion in Tauranga,” says the Mayor in a statement.
TaurangaCityCouncilendorsedthe15thAveto WelcomeBaybusinesscaseatameetinglastweek. ThebusinesscasewillgobeforetheNZTransport AgencyBoardinOctober.
“TheGovernmenthasmadeitcleartoNZTA thatweexpecteverydollaroftransportfundingto bespentwiselyontheprojectsandservicesneeded intheBayofPlenty,”saysUffindell.
“TheBayofPlentyregionneedssignificant investmentintransportinfrastructuretoenable economicgrowthandproductivity.”
Morethan$640millionwillbeinvested inmaintenanceandpotholepreventionfor highwayandlocalroads.Itincludesresealingand rehabilitationworkson349kmofstatehighwayto preventpotholesfromforming.
“Weknowthisfundingwillprovidewelcome relieftoconstituentsandthosewhotravel throughourregion,”saysBayofPlentyMPTom Rutherford.“Withthisfundingwecancontinue tobuildtheroadinginfrastructureourarea needs,whileensuringthatwearereducingtravel timesandboosting productivity.”
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WesternBayofPlentycouncillorshave remainedfaithfultotheirdecisionand reaffirmedaMāoriwardforthedistrict.
CouncillorswereurgedtokeeptheMāoriward theyestablishedinAugust2023ataWesternBay ofPlentyDistrictCouncilmeetingonMonday.
TheGovernmenthasdirectedcouncilsto rescindMāoriwardsestablishedafter2021or holdabindingreferendumonthemattheLocal BodyElectionin2025.
TeKāhuiManaoTaurangaMoanaforum chairmanReonTuanau,ofNgāiTeRangi,saysit ishardtobeMāorirightnow.“We’rejustgetting kickedleft,rightandcentrejustfortryingtobea Māori,”hesaid,speakinginthemeeting’spublic forum.“Wewantbetterforourpeople.Wewant betterforourtamariki.”
Crucial,fair
ThedesireforincreasedMāorirepresentation remainedstrong,saysReon.“Establishing Māoriwardsiscrucialtowardfairandeffective representationforall,”hesaid.“Bypaddling,our
race,asifthemostimportant characteristicofeachofusiswho ourancestorswere.”Sheurged counciltorescinditsearlier decision.CouncillorAllanSole, whoisofMāoridescent,saysthe councildidn’tconsultwhenthe Māoriwardwasestablished,which isamistake.“Māoriismoving alongquitewellwithoutthedivisive thingsofwardsandseats.These wardsarenotneeded.Theydon’t bringmanatoourMāori;theyare likeahandout.”
CouncillorRodneyJoycesays no-onelosesfromthecreation ofMāoriwards,nomatterthe colourtheirskin.Māoriwardsare empoweringanddemocratic,says Rodney.“Thereismanaforallof
usthatcomesfrombeingelected.”
CouncillorGrantDallysaysifa referendumwasheldthencouncil wouldbeensuringpeoplehada sayontheissue,eventhoughitis a“bluntinstrument”thatdoesn’t allowfordiscussion.“Maybehaving aMāoriwardisasteptowardsmore connectivity,inclusivityandbetter outcomesforallofus,”saysDally, whowasvisiblyemotionalwhile speaking.
Thecouncilvotedtoreaffirmthe Māoriwardwitheightinfavour andfour against.
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wakainunisontogetherishowwebestachieve theoutcome.”
Hobson’sPledgespokesmanDonBrash says:“Dividingpeopleonthebasisofrace isanabomination”.“Weshouldbemoving towardsacountrywhereeverycitizenhasequal constitutionalrights.”
ThepreviouspollonMāoriwardsforthe WesternBayofPlentyDistrictCouncilshowed an“overwhelmingmajority”with78percent opposedtotheircreation,saysBrash.
Remainfaithful
MayorJamesDenyersayshehasreservations puttingafutureMāoriwardcouncillorinthe “invidiousposition”ofbeingelectedthenfacing theirseatbeingabolishedforthenextelection.
“Wehaveheardloudandclearfromour tangatawhenuathattheywantthischanceof representationhoweverlongitlasts.
“Weneedtoremainfaithfultoourearlier decisionanddotherightthing.”
CouncillorMargaretMurray-Bengesays thecreationofMāoriwardsis“divisiveand undemocratic”.“Itdividesthecommunityby
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America’s Cup inspires next generation
“New Zealand’s gonna win!” and “Yeah, New Zealand’s better” rang out from a crowd of Tauranga Intermediate School students this week as they got a rare, up-close look at the oldest sporting trophy in the world.
Ahead of Emirates Team New Zealand’s defence of the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona from October 13-22, the America’s Cup is touring New Zealand to give Kiwis a good look at the Auld Mug
The Toyota Kiwi Cup Tour is taking the America’s Cup to 40 locations throughout New Zealand in 20 days – on Tuesday, September 3, it was Tauranga’s turn.
It’s time to r uffle some feathers!
The kākāpō is back in the competition for 2025.
Yes bird-lovers, it’s that time again – Forest & Bird’s Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau takes flight this week, seeking a new champ for the coveted Bird of the Year title for 2024.
With no controversial kick-outs (yes, the kākāpō is in) nor any foreign election interference on the cards – at least, nothing we know of – this year ’ s competition is anybird’s to win
The campaign calls on Kiwis – of the human kind – to vote for their top five birds and share their “why”.
Voting is now open and closes 5pm Sunday, September 15. The winner will be announced on September 16 See all the campaigns on the Bird of the Year website: www.birdoftheyear.org.nz
Allthefunof therareup-close viewingofthe America’sCup atTauranga Intermediate Schoolthisweek. Photos:JohnBorren.
TheRoyalNewZealandYacht Squadron,withsupportfrom ToyotaNewZealand,carefully carriedthecupintoTauranga Intermediatetoshowstudents –thenitwaswhiskedoffto TaurangaYacht&PowerBoat Clubforapublicdisplay,then viewingbythelocalsailing community.
TaurangaIntermediateYear8 studentBaxterCarlin–whose schoolwasonceattendedby EmiratesTeamNewZealand helmsmanPeterBurling–says theexperienceinspireshimto pushhardinhisownsports.
“WithAIMSGamescoming up,itencouragesustohavethat winningmindset,”saysBaxter. “It’ssuchahistorictrophy,and we’veneverhadsomethinglike thatcometoourschoolbefore.”
FellowYear8studentBrea
Daviesagrees,saying seeingthecupmade herfeelasthoughbig thingsarepossible. “It’susassuchasmall countrycompeting withthebig countries…winning thatcupisreally cool.”
MicahBollen, aged12,hasbeen sailingforaboutsixyears andhopestofollowinPeter Burling’sfootstepsbyoneday andcompeteintheAmerica’s Cup.“Ilikethatkidsseeingthe America’sCupmightwantto startsailing.It’sreallyfun!”
RNZYSgeneralmanager SarahWiblinsaystheToyota KiwiCupTourisa“chance foreveryonetoseeapieceof sportinghistorythatrepresents
thelevelofwhatKiwiscan achieve”.
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Laura Hollands looks directly down the carpeted pitch and bowls her bowl.
All is quiet until her bowl slows and stops within centimetres of the white jack.
Her teammates cheer and clap, and the 11-year-old indoor bowler highfives her coach.
Eagerly searching for the keys on her iPad, Laura presses the words
“excited” and “happy”.
Laura may be non-verbal, but the smile on her face says it all.
It’s a Monday morning and Laura and her teammates – Rohan Chhibber, Regan Unsworth-Taylor, and Matthew Witehira – are practising for their first Zespri AIMS
Games
Concentration is high, as the young indoor bowlers apply accuracy and practice precision on the pitch.
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First time
This year will be the first time Tauranga Special School is represented in the intermediate-aged spor ting tournament
Up until now, athletes from its satellite schools have represented their spor ts as par t of other intermediates
Proudly wearing her specially-made AIMS Games jersey with her name and school’s name stitched to the back, Laura sends another bowl down the green
“ Well done Laura,” one of her teachers says in sign language, as Laura claps her hands together in elation
Laura was born with an intellectual disability,
severe non-verbal autism, and cerebral visual impairment She uses her iPad, hand gestures, and sign language to communicate
But even without words, Laura’s laughter and love of life is infectious
Her mum Michelle Hollands says Laura’s teachers describe her as their “hype girl” because she’s always happy
“She’s always keen to give ever ything a go If someone else is doing something, she wants to do it too ”
So it makes sense that, after her big sister Ellison Hollands competed in indoor bowls at AIMS Games two years ago, that Laura wanted to give it a go too
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Tauranga Special School students Regan Unsworth-Taylor, Laura Hollands, coach Kevin Garratt, Rohan Chhibber, and Matthew Witehira pictured during a practice for the indoor bowls competition Photo: Alan Gibson
at the Trans-Tasman water skiing challenge in Australia in April and raced at the IWWF World WaterSkiRacingChampionshipsin2023.
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Tauranga Special School teacher Sara Thorburn shares a joyous moment with student Laura Hollands during a practice for the indoor bowls competition.
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Now,it’sLaura’stimetoshineonthesporting s stageasshedebutsattheAIMS.Andjustbecause s shecan,she’llalsoberunningcrosscountryin t heathleteswithdisabilitiesdivision.
“Itisreallycoolshegetsthechancetobe involved,”Michellesays.
Atotalof15childrenfromTauranga SpecialSchoolwillcompeteincrosscountry, swimming,tabletennis,andindoorbowls,as partoftheathleteswithdisabilitiesdivisions.
VeteranindoorbowlerKevinGarratthas beencalledintohelppreparetheathletesevery Mondayuntilthegamesbegin.
“I’mteachingthemthefundamentalsofthe
pitchandinstr u ctstheyoungbowlertoaimfor it.“Greatwork ,”hesays,asthebowlcurvesina perfectlinetow ardsthejack.
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Kevinhasbeen involvedwiththeAIMSGames sinceindoorbowlswasfirstintroducedin2008, , takingoverfromfellowbowlingveteranBill West.“IenjoythegameandIenjoywatchingthe youngeronesplayingthegame.”
Kevin,whobecameanindoorbowlingcode coordinatoralongsideFionaKeeganin2018,says theAIMSGamesgivesstudentsofallsporting abilitiesachancetocompete.
“Itisgivingthemtheabilitytobeableto achievesomethingtheirpeerslivingwithout disabilitiescanachieve.”
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ThelegacyofKīnngi Tūheitia
‘TrueColours’isaSplitEnz classic–ananthemofsorts, heraldingintheageofAquarius forusageinghippiesofthelate1970sandearly-1980swhocan stillrememberittoday.
‘TrueColours’and Ngāruawāhiagohandin-hand,face-to-face andheart-to-heart,asit wastherethatthetrue coloursoflove,peace andhappiness–somecalledKoTahi ArohaorOneLove,wasbornonthe banksoftheWaipāRiveratthevery firstSweetwatersFestivalof1980. Forthoseofuswhomadethe pilgrimagetoNgāruawāhiainTainui territorybackintheday,wewere theretowitnesswhatwentdown atSweetwaters1980,andthatwas awholelotoflove,laughterand loudmusic,allenhancedbythe permeatingsweetsmellofelectric puha.
somethingincrediblyspecialhasbeen bornonthebanksoftheWaikato RiveratNgāruawāhiaagain,this timeatTūrangawaewaeMarae, followingthesadpassingofthe lateMāoriMonarchKīngiTūheitia PōtatauTeWherowheroVII. Tūheitiadiedattheageof69last Fridaymorning surroundedbyhis wife,MakauAriki, andtheirchildren
Whatumoana, Korotangi,and NgawaiHonoITePo.Thelastweek hasseentensofthousandsshowup toshareinthesadnessandtoalso celebratethelegacyhe’sleftbehind inapropheticfinalmessageto hispeople.
Kotahitanga
Fast-forwardalmost50yearsand
Themessagewasoneof Kotahitangaandhowtoconqueran approachingstormthatwasgonna causehavoc.Heshareditonlya fewshortdaysbeforehispassing attheannualKoroneihanaFestival
KīngiTūheitia,theseventhMaorimonarch, diedonAugust30attheageof69.
heldatTūrangawaewaeMarae inNgāruawāhia,andjustlike SweetwatersI’llbeforever gratefultohavebeenthereto seeandhearhistruecolours. Kotahitangatranslatedistrust andcollaboration,sometimes moresymbioticthansuitedand itisawordweneedtokeep hearinguntilitisembroidered intoourcountry’skorowaiof conversationforeveryNew ZealanderofAotearoato understand.
Iam,andhavealwaysbeen,a strongbelieverinKotahitanga. Inmylastpostingonthe frontlineofthePs,Pandemic andPoverty,atTeTuinga
Tauranga’sTakitimuwakawaspartofaflotilla escortingthecasketforKīngiTūheitiaPōtatauTe WherowheroVIIalongtheWaikatoRivertoTaupiri onThursday. Photo:RobertMorgensternAtaraFilm.
Whanau,itwas ouranthemof Kotohaitanga thatkeptus allponotothe kaupapaand goingfor11long years. Kotahitanga, somesayinthe contextofhis messageisall aboutunityand toadegreethat istrue,butfor someofusitis unityofpurpose assharedbyCheWilson,the spokespersonofTekaumarua, theKing’sadvisorycouncil.
Unityofpurpose
“KīngiTūheitia’shasgiven Maoridomaunityofpurpose anddirectiontowork together.Wedon’tneedto thinkthesame.Wedon’tneed toactthesameaslongaswe knowwherewearegoing,” saidMrWilson.
“Thenationhasexpresseda floodofloveandintimesof sorrowandadversityweneed toleanintosupportingeach other.KingTūheitia’stangihas beenanexampleofhowwe
shouldsupporteachotherasa nation.”
Thesilverlininginthesadness ofourlongwhitecloudwas, forme,whenPrimeMinister ChrisLuxonshowedhistrue coloursatTūrangawaewae Maraebyfirstlyshowingup –kanohikitekanohi‘face-toface’andthenspeakingfrom theheart.He’dparkedhis politicalpotae(hat)andthe peopletooktheirhatoffto him.Itwasaturningpointfor manyMāoriwholistenedto rawunscriptedandunrehearsed honestybyPrimeMinister Luxonandindoingsowegot toseeasideofourcountry’s leaderthatwasexactlythe KotahitangaourbelovedKing wastalkingaboutonlyaweek beforeontheverysamestage. Weallneedsomeonetohold onto,somewheretobelong toandasetofvaluestogive ushopeinthesechallenging timesoftoday,andperhaps thepropheticfinalmessageof Kotahitangaleftasalegacyby thelateKīngiTūheitia,isthe samesweetwatersmessageof oneloveyesterdaywhichwe canalllivebytoday?
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A concert by Tauranga’s Inachord Singers will not only raise money for a school in the Solomon Islands, it will also showcase a new variety of songs they’ve been working on.
‘Conversations with Mum’ will be performed by the women ’ s choir at Bethlehem Community Church with guest artists
Michael van Lieshout and Jackie McCaughan on September 14.
“Some members have been with the chorus since 1995,” says Inachord Singers member
Tor y Oliver
“ We now have musical director Dan Ieremia, who challenges us with different music and new skills in terms of musicality and harmonies. Dan is injecting more fun and personality into our performance with the goal of being more engaging while aiming for quality sound
The 26-strong group performs in the community at retirement villages, rest homes and shopping malls. This concert, though, will raise money for medical supplies for children in the Solomon Islands
Medical supplies
“Proceeds will be used to send desperately needed medical supplies to the Florence Young Christian School in Honiara,” says Tor y The Solomon Islands is currently facing an ongoing shortage of medicines and health supplies. “Currently they have none so we would focus on the highest need which is things like antiseptic, malaria medication, plasters, Panadol, feminine hygiene products and bandages.”
The concert theme
‘Conversations with Mum’ is expected to appeal to a wide audience. “A lot of the songs we ’ re singing, anyone could
apply to their childhood. For example, ‘Chasing Visions’ is about reminiscing and wishing you were with someone and ‘Don’t Tell Mama’ is a fun, cheeky number that should get a few laughs.”
Of f icial languages
The Inachord Singers are also working towards including more of New Zealand’s official languages into their performances. “So we have a song in te reo Māori and will eventually be incorporating more NZ Sign Language as well,” says Tor y “It’s not just singing; a few of our members will share stories and there will be short skits to give more variety ”
‘Conversations with Mum’ is at Bethlehem Community Church at 3pm Saturday, September 14 Tickets via door sales; adults $15, children under-12s free Eftpos available. Debbie Griffiths
Tauranga’s Inachord Singers’ concert ‘Conversations with Mum’ will raise funds for a school in the Solomon Islands. Photo: supplied.
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CalebLamondremainsjust asfascinatedbyorchidsas hewas30yearsago.
TheenthusiasmthatCalebLamond hasfororchidsiscontagious.Notforwhat hedescribesasthe“big,blousey”cultivated varietalsthatimmediatelyspring tomind,though.
TheLowerKaimairesident’shomeispositively drippingwithanextraordinaryrangeoforchids –atlastcountmorethan900varietiesthatrange insizefrommetresacrosstoothersthatfitinthe palmofahand.“I’vebeenintoplantsforaslong asIcanremember,”saysCaleb,wrylydescribing himselfashaving“alwaysbeena‘plantnerd”.
“Somearebarelyacentimetreoffthegroundin themossontheforestfloorsoyoureallyneedto bepayingattention,”saysCaleb.
“BythetimeIgottoschool,Ialreadyknewthe namesofthetrees,soIbecamefarmoreinterested inthestrangelittleplantsthatwerehanging offthem.”
TodayTaurangaOrchidSociety’snewpresident ishighlyregardedamonggrowersforhiswealthof knowledgeandhowhemimicsnaturebygrowing hisownorchidsonwood.“Ihavethousands andthey’vetakenoverhalfmylivingspaces,”he laughs.“Ihaveorchidsallthroughthehouseand aroundmygarden.”
“Myearliestmemoriesareofhelpingmuminthe veggiepatch,orchidsgrowinginmygrandparents’ gardenandbushwalkswithdadonweekends.”
Itwasonthosehikesthathefirstbecame enthralledbytinynativeorchidsclingingto branches.“Alotofpeopledon’tnoticethem becauseyou’dnormallyhavetobelookingupor downonyourhandsandkneestoseethem.
Anyoneinterestedingrowingorchidsisinvited toTaurangaOrchidShowthisweekendorany ofTaurangaOrchidSociety’smonthlymeetings. TaurangaOrchidShowisonSeptember6-7from 10am–4pmdailyatTaurangaRacecourse,entryis $3peradultandunder-12sarefree.Seemoreat: https://taurangaorchids.wordpress.com
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Kōkako numbers fly high
BayofPlentyconservation workersarecelebrating whattheydescribeasan “incredibleachievement” inliftingnumbersofan endangeredbirdinaforest intheregion.
Thenumberofkōkakointhe ŌtanewainukuConservation Areahasincreasedby44in thelastfouryears,according toŌtanewainukuKiwiTrust, whichrecentlyconducteda surveyofthespecies.
TrustspokespersonTiffany Randellsaysthefinaltallyfrom
thesurveycompletedonAugust 10found113kōkakointhe forest’sConservationArea–this included51breedingpairsand 11singlesintheforestarea aboveŌropi.
“Asyoucanimaginewe arethrilledwiththisresult, especiallyonthebackofthe nationalkōkakohuiwhere anumberofsitesarerecordinga declineinkōkakopopulations,” saysTiffany. Bigreward Thesurveywasfundedbya LottoNZgrant,andWestern BayofPlentyDistrictandBay
ofPlentyRegionalcouncils contributedbysupportingthe trust’spestcontrolprogramme. “Theincrease[inkokako numbers]isabigrewardfor ourdedicatedtrappersand toxinteamsandthetensof thousandsofvolunteerhours dedicatedannually.Weare soveryproudtosharethis incredibleachievementwiththe community,”saysTiffany.
HansPendergrasthaslivedin ŌtanewainukuForestallhislife andsaysit’sthevolunteerswho deservetheaccolades.
“Therewerekōkako everywhereintheforestwhenI
Hans Pendergrast has lived in Ōtanewainuku Forest all his life and says it’s the volunteers who deser ve the accolades. Photo: supplied
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wasachild.Iwouldseethemwhileoutpig huntingwithmyfatherinthelate1950s and1960s,”saysHans.
“Sincethenratsandpossumsnotonly affectedtheirfoodsupply,buttheyalsoate everyeggandchick.
“Stoatseatfemalebirdsthataredefending theirnests,aswellasthechicks,sobythe 2000stherewerenokōkakolefthere.”
Mammothtask
Hanssaysintensiveandeffectivepestcontrolacrossthe1200-hectareconservation area–liketrapsandbaitstations–have allowedreintroducedkōkakotothrive.
“Weareextremelyproudandgratefulto thevolunteerswhoworktirelesslytohelp. I’m73yearsoldandI’minsuchaprivileged positiontobeabletoseekōkakorestoredin ŌtanewainukutowheretheywerewhenI wasachild.
“Thishasbeenamammothtaskbut weneedtokeepthepedaltothemetal andkeepworkinghardtoprotectthis endangeredspecies.”
Iflocalswanttohearthedistinctivesong ofthekōkako,Hansrecommendstheytry theRimuWalkortheWaterfallWalkearly inthemorning.
“There’sasayingamongstkōkakopeople that‘ifyougothroughlifewithoutseeing akōkakothat’sokay,astheyarevery difficulttospotintheforest.However, ifyougothroughlifewithouthearinga kōkako,you’vemissedoneoftheworld’s greatsongs’.”
Thosekeentovolunteerordonateto ŌtanewainukuKiwiTrust’sconservation workcanvisit:https://kiwitrust.org
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Lastyear’srecipientZoeColdricksays thescholarshipalleviatedherfinancial burdensduringherfirstyearofstudies. Photo:supplied.
Tauranga-educatedstudents,whowere borninNewZealand,cannowapply fora2025tertiaryscholarshipfromthe OtumoetaiLions’TaiwanEducationTrust.
Thetrusthasofferedgrantstolocal studentsformorethan25years–and nowcallsonTaurangayouthtoapplyfor 2025’sroundofscholarships.
“Thescholarshipisonoffertothose goingtotertiaryeducation–preferably undertakingamedicaldegree,”says TaurangaMoanaLionandtrustsecretary RobertMiller.
“However,thereisscopetogranta scholarshiptothoseundertakingother
degrees,dependingonwhoapplies.”
Lastyear’srecipientZoeColdricksays thescholarshipalleviatedherfinancial burdensduringherfirstyearofstudies. “Itwassignificantlyhelpful,enablingme tofullyconcentrateonmyacademic pursuitswithoutthestressofmanaging livingexpenses.”
Nowinhersecondyearofstudyingfor aBachelorofSciencedegree,double majoringinchemistryandcelland molecularbiology,Zoe’sultimategoalis toenterthepharmaceuticalindustry.
“Thepathtoachievingthisdreamis lengthyandfinanciallydemanding, requiringfour-fiveyearsofuniversity education.SoI’mdeeplythankfulto thetrustfortheirassistance,whichhas allowedmetoexcelinmystudiesand moveclosertoachievingmycareer aspirations.”
ApplicationscloseMonday,December2, andinterviewstakeplaceDecember14.
Fromherethetrustdecideshowmuch fundstograntfor2025,andhowmany applicantsaresuccessful–usuallytwothree.
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Kōkako in the Ōtanewainuku Conser vation Area Photo: Paul Jansen
Census team member Amanda Rogers, OKT volunteer Andrew Simmons, census team member Mark Fisk, and OKT volunteer Hans Pendergrast in Ōtanewainuku Forest. Photo: Emily Malthus
One Love 2025 just around the corner!
With warmer temperatures arriving it’s a clear sign that summer is nearing, which means Aotearoa’s ultimate reggae festival is also getting closer!
A total of 46 acts will perform at One Love 2025 in Tauranga, coming together on Januar y 25-26 for two days of good vibes and quality performances by some of the biggest names in reggae music.
Festival owner Glenn Meikle says the event is a staple on Tauranga’s summer events calendar – and in 2025, One Love returns to Tauranga Domain and will again feature two stages
“There will be the main stage and an Aotearoa stage, which celebrates Kiwi music and provides more opportunity for artists to showcase themselves in front of thousands of reggae fans from around the world.”
International and iconic artists Maoli, Rebel
Souljahz, Katchafire, J Boog, Inner Circle, Fiji and Steel Pulse will be the main acts for 2025.
Also added to the One Love 2025 line-up are Corrella, Magic!, 1814, Spawnbreezie, Adeaze, House of Shem, Tomorrow People, Ardijah, Josh Wawa, K'Nova, Lomez Brown, Fe Joint, Son & Water, TJ & Huri, Lion Rezz, Brutha Rodz, Victor J Sefo, Swiss & Tree, Mikey Mayz, Wayno, Three Houses Down, General Fiyah, Pieter T, Deach, Krisy Erin, Mirage, Bradamon, and Kiwi acts performing at One Love for the first time – Hori Shaw, People to the Pa, Illumingati, Cee Blue, Rex Atirai, Sammielz, Samson Squad, Fia, Sub-Tribe, Jaro Local and Sianne.
Glenn says tickets for One Love 2025 are selling well. “The event is going to be an exciting and massive celebration of reggae music, unity and good vibes!”
To purchase tickets and for more information, go to: www.onelovefestival.co.nz
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Boardsolvesyoungsters’boredom
TheYear12business studiesgroup,Wandering Kiwi,hasdesignedatravel bingosetaspartofthe YoungEnterpriseScheme thatisaneducational waytokeepyoungsters occupied.
“Wenoticedthatas technologybecomesbigin society,childrenarealotmore exposedtoit,somanyareon iPadsduringroadtrips,”says Year12studentandWandering KiwiCEOEllaGriffin.“We wanttohelpgetkidsoffscreens
incars,”saysElla,whosays WanderingKiwistaffinclude marketingdirectorDaniella Johnston,productiondirector StevieNewton,salesdirector LoraleiFeist,chieffinance directorHollyFitzgerald,and adminofficerEddieCousten.
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ThegroupofsixstartedbouncingaroundideasinMarch andsettledonmagneticboard games.“Itwassuggestedthat weusescrapACM[AluminiumCompositeMaterials],” saysElla.“Byusingleftovers, themanufactureratMount
Maunganuiwasabletogiveus areducedrate.”
WanderingKiwibingoboards wentonsaleearly-Juneandthe grouphassofarsoldabout40.
“ThegameisinbothEnglish andMāori,soithasan educationalaspect,too,”says Ella.“Unlikeotherboardgames ourmagneticbingoboards removethesingleuseaspect, promotingeco-friendlyreusable products,”saysDaniella.
WanderingKiwiisoneof87 groupsintheBOPthatcollate pointsforYESbycompleting tasks.Thethreehighest-scoring teamswillpitchtheirbusiness
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TallPoppySyndrome’simpactonyoungpeople
Tall Poppy Syndrome’s impact on young people
TallPoppySyndrome–a conceptdatingbackto ancientRome,refersto thetendencytocutdown thosewhostandout.
ThismindsethasdeeplyembeddeditselfinNew Zealandculture,gainingmomentuminthe1950s asawayofcriticisingthosewhoachievesuccessor daretoshine.
Whilehumilityisoftenvalued,thiscultural phenomenonhasamoreharmfulside–onethatis takingatollonouryoungpeople.
AtYouthVoicesAction, we’veseenhowTallPoppy Syndromecansuppressthe confidenceofrangatahi (youth).Manyyoungpeople arereluctanttostepintothe spotlight,afraidtochasetheirdreamsorvoice theiropinionsforfearofbeingcriticised. Theeffectsdirectlyimpacttheirmentalhealth, leavingmanyfeelingtheweightofstayingsmallto fitinratherthancelebratingtheiruniquetalents andstrengths.
AsMentalHealthAwarenessWeekapproaches, weaskourselves:Shouldwecontinuetoshrink awayfromsuccess?Orisittimewestartjoining intogethertocelebratetheachievementsofone anotherandupliftingouryoungpeopleforthe brightfuturestheydeserve?
Tocometogetherincelebrationandconnection, joinusatFluroFest,afreecommunityevent presentedbyYouthVoicesActiononbehalfof TCCandTeWhatuOra,featuringmusicfrom TheHarmonicResonatorsonSeptember22from 1pm-4pmatMemorialPark’sJordanField. Let’sbuildacommunitywherewecelebrate oneanother’sachievementsandnurturethenext generationofconfidentandresilientleaders.
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TheHarmonicResonatorswillbetheheadlineact atthisyear’sFluroFest. Photo:RuanVisser,BoundlessVision.
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YES regional co-ordinator Manaia Penia with Wandering Kiwi team Ella Griffin, Daniella Johnston, Stevie Newton, Loralei Feist and Holly Fitzgerald Photo: Debbie Griffiths
ExperiencetheBrazilianvibe
Avibrantcelebration ofeverythingBrazilis happeninginPāpāmoathis monthtobringtheunique culturetothecommunity.
EventorganiserDaianaPrice saystheBrazilianFairon Sunday,September15,from 9am-2pmatthePāpāmoa RecreationCentrewilloffer stallssellingtraditionalfoods, authenticclothing,jewellery, accessories,artsandcraftsand muchmore!
“Thefocusisonshowcasing theBraziliancommunitywithin theBayofPlenty,andgiving peopleatasteofthecolourful Brazilianculture.”
Daianasayseverybusiness sellingfood,clothing,candles, hammocks,jewellery–thelist goeson–atthefairisfromthe Braziliancommunityherein theBOP.
“Weinviteeveryonetocome andtrythefood,enjoythe entertainment,andpurchase itemsforsale.”
Thefreecommunityeventis heldquarterly–theideawas sparkedfromconversations amongfriendswhofrequently receivedquestionsabouttheir distinctfood,clothing,and accessories.
WiththeSeptember15the thirdfair,Daianasaystheevent isgettingbetterandbetter.
DaianaPrice,PaulaGarcez,MichelliRussi,GabrielleKrieger,Pietra Grijo,JulianaCosta,withJulianaCarvalhoinfront,wanteveryone tocomealongtotheBrazilianFaironSeptember15. Photo:BobTulloch.
Musicians,kids’gamesandmore activitiesareaddedeachtime.
“Thegoodthingaboutthe venueisthere’saplayground rightnexttoit.”Daianasays thisgivesparentsachance toeatandrelaxwhiletheir childrenplay.“Plus,there’ll belotsofkids’entertainment, includingface-paintingand outdooractivities.”
Musicisalsoabigpartof theexperience,withamixof BrazilianandEnglishsongs playing.“Wehavemusicians,and weencouragethecommunityto danceandsingalong.”
Withalargevarietyof
Brazilianfoods–including traditionalpastries,cakesand sweets–foodtruckswithother cuisinesmakeitenticingto allpalates,“butall[stalls]are ownedbyBrazilians”.
TheBrazilianFairistotake placefrom9am-2pmon Sunday,September15,atthe PāpāmoaRecreationCentre. “Everyoneiswelcome,”says Daiana.“It’sagreatdayout forfamiliesandfriendsto experiencetheBrazilianvibe, tasteabitofthefood,socialise; andbecauseit’sfree,it’san affordableouting.”
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Thevillage’smaincommunityfacility,ThePavilion,iscurrentlyunderconstruction.Positionedonthelakesedge,this impressivebuildingwillhouseaneatery,loungebar,library,artstudio,beautysalon,wellnesssuiteandextensiverecreational facilities.Experienceourcommunityfirst-hand-showhomeavailablebyappointment.
Smallbusinessnumbersgrowonthe peninsula
LessonslearnedfromthelateSir EdmundHillarywillbeshared withŌmokoroabusinessowners inthelead-uptoMentalHealth AwarenessWeek.
Thefamousmountaineer’sniece HilaryCarlileisatherapistonthe WesternBayofPlentypeninsulaand willspeaktomembersofŌmokoroa BusinessNetworkatabreakfastevent. “Thethemethisyeariscommunity, andIlovethisfocus,”saysHilary.
“Tome,communityisabout belonging.Ifwedon’tfeelwe belong,wefeelmoreisolated,and thatimpactsourmentalhealthand wellbeing.Often,someonerunning asmallbusinesscanfeelisolated,but there’salotofsupportavailable.” ŌmokoroaBusinessNetwork chairwomanKarenHindsaysthe suburbisgrowingfast,withalotof residentslaunchingsmallbusinesses. “Weestimateahighpercentageof businessesinŌmokoroawouldbe
classifiedassole-traderor smallbusinesseswithfewer thanfouremployees,”says Karen.
“Thestressofrunninga businesscanspilloverinto privatelife,butwehavea goodsupportnetworkhere. It’saboutrecognisingthe signsthatyouneedhelp; thenreachingoutforit.”
Hilarysays:“WhatI’ve learnedfromgrowing upandparticipatingin adventureswithmyuncle isthateveryonehastheir strengths.”
“Iobservedthathewas goodatpullingtogether ateamandusingeach memberforthejobthey werebestat.
“Inasmallbusiness,we tendtotrytodoeverything, butyoumaynotbean accountantormaystruggle withlegalcontracts.There areexpertswhocantake
thatstressaway,providingagood foundationforabusiness.”
Hilarywilltalkaboutgrowingup withtheinfluenceofSirEdmund’s long-termcommitmenttothe Sherpacommunityandthetoolsit gavehertomanageherownmental wellbeing.“I’llalsosharehowI translatedthisintomytwopassions –workingincommissioningmental
Tauranga-basedKaimaiLawnowhasa teamonthegroundinŌmokoroaforthose wantingtosorttheiraffairsclosertohome. KaimaiLaw’snewŌmokoroaofficein‘The Village’onHamuranaRdisopen8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday–andwelcomeswalk-inenquiries. “Ifyoucurrentlyhavealawyerelsewhereandare thinkinng about moving your affairs closer to home –comein n and see us, ” says director Gemma Keystone Kaimmai Law’s Ōmokoroa office has three full-time staff–GGemma Keystone, Sharna McElhinney and LisaBirks, who have back-up from10fellow staff at theBetthlehem office
Gemmma says Kaimai i Law opened d the Ōmokooroa branch toinitially offer alocal office to theirlooyal clients
“Howeever, since openinng our doors we’vemmeet many newcliients who livethe e Ōmokoroa
healthandaddictionsservices,and thefocusofmyowncomplementary healthpractice.” ŌmokoroaBusinessNetwork’s breakfasteventstarts7.30amon September12atŌmokoroaBoat Club.Getticketsat:https://events. humanitix.com/obn-businessbreakfast-with-speaker-hilary-carlile
wayoflife.Weenjoyhelpingtheseclientsina friendly,trustworthyandreliablemanner.”
Intermsofservices,Gemmasays:“Thereisnota lotwedon’tdo”.“KaimaiLawisageneralpractice andcoversallyourusuallegalmatters.
“Weundertakepropertytransactions,trustwork, familymatters,estates,wills,powersofattorneyand much,muchmore.Ifthereissomethingwecannot h help with –wwe ensure our clients are put in touch with someone who can help.”
Gemma and Sharna are general practitioners with a wide range of experience Gemma primarily works in the Family Court, dealing with relationship property, care of children and separation matters.
Sharna undertakes conveyancing, trust matters, estate matters and general legal work.
“And Lisa is our born-and-bred Ōmokoroa support staff ”
LisaBirks,SharnaMcElhinneyandGemmaKeystoneare basedatKaimaiLaw’sŌmokoroaoffice. Photo:JohnBorren.
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Guest speaker Hilar y Carlile and Ōmokoroa Business Network chair Karen Hind. Photo: John Borren
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ThefinalstageofŌmokoroa’s LynleyParkSubdivisionoffers premiumelevatedsectionswith extensiveharbourviews,which arereallysomethingspecial.
DurhamProperty’smanager PhillipPalmersaysninelotsare forsale,withcivilworksbeing completed,andtitlesexpectedby Christmas.
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Taurangawellnessconferenceforamputees
Tauranga wellness conference for amputees
Waikato-Bay of Plenty Amputee Society members
-oranyonewhowishes tounderstandbeing[an amputee]andhaveempathy,” saysDarren.
“Wewillhaveinternational andnationalguestspeakers attending,soallwillbeable tolearntobesupportiveina person’sjourneytolifeasan amputee.
“Wewantthemtounderstand whyamputationshappen,how tocopewithanamputeewhen you’rethepartnerorfriendor family,andhowtocopewith beinganamputeeyourself.
TheWaikato-BayofPlenty branchofNewZealand’s AmputeeSocietyishosting aone-of-a-kindwellness conferenceinTaurangaon September14–andeveryone iswelcome.
TaurangamanDarrenRossis organisingtheconference–at GreertonHallfrom11am-12pm September14–toshow understandingandsupportofall thingsforamputees.
“Thewellnessconferenceisfor amputees,friends,andfamily, andup-and-comingamputees
“Themorewegettocome toourconference,thebetter. Wearehopingfor150people, butwewantasmanyaswe can,”saysDarren,whoisan amputeehimself.
Newhomeneeded HebegantheAmputee Society’sWaikato-BayofPlenty branchafterhesawaneed forasupportgroupwhereall amputeescouldgatherand sharestoriesandorganise eventsintheregion.
Darrensaysthegroup currentlyholdsmeetingsathis homeorcafesbutislooking
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Thegroupalsoneedaplace whereamputees“cancomeand expressthemselvesandeven grievetheirloss”.
“Sometimestheirfeelingsare veryraw,”saysDarren.
Thebranchhasalreadyheld avarietyofeventstomeet upwitheachotherandhave somefun.“It’simportantto haveasociety,”saysDarren. “It’stoinform,supportand betheretohelpmakeother peopleunderstandamputees. Weareabigsupportive family.Wehave300members onourmailinglist.”
Darrenencouragespeopleto getalongtoSeptember14’s conference.“Alightlunchand tea,coffeeandwaterwillbe provided.”
Tofindoutmoreabout Waikato-BayofPlenty branchofNZ’sAmputee Society,contactDarrenat darrenlightwalker@gmail.com “ It’simportanttohaveasociety...It’sto inform,supportandbetheretohelpmake otherpeopleunderstandamputees.”
Thosepainfuljointscanheal-Part1
Those painful joints can heal - Part 1
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Getagoodsunscreenready–now!
Asweareapproaching warmerdays,wegetall enthusedtogetoutside,into thegarden,forawalk,or tothebeach.
Whatwealsodoisstart applyingsunscreenonhotsunny days.
Agoodsunprotectionshould includethreemainingredients togivegoodprotectionand repair.Abroadspectrum chemicalandphysicalblock withantioxidantsforrepair.
UVAiswhatwecallour agingraybecauseitisthesame wavelengthsummerandwinter penetratingourskin–whether thesunisshiningornot.
UVB,ontheotherhand,is knownasourburningray.This iswhenweseethesunandfeel itonourbody,triggeringusto applysunscreen.UVBraysare
longerinsummersopenetrate ourskin,andshorterinwinter. Thisiswhywetalkabout applyingsunblockyear-round, toavoidthedamagecausedby UVApredominantly.
Andit’swhywehavea chemicalandphysicalblock –tobothhelpreflectand absorbtheUVraystohelp stopthempenetratingourcells. Antioxidantsinasunprotection aregreattohelpcounteractthe
cellularchange(freeradicals) causedbyexposuretothesun, andcelldamage. Dependingonthedelivery system,theamountofother ingredientsincreasejustto stabilisetheUVprotection, increasingmorefreeradicals intheskinrequiringmore antioxidants.
Regularlyapplyingagood sunscreenisjustsoimportant year-round!
DBTtrainingworkshopsinTauranga
GriefSupportServicesisnow offeringminiprofessional workshopsinTauranga.
Thefirstserieswillbe onDialecticalBehaviour Therapy,whichareideal forcounsellors,social workers,healthimprovement practitionersandhealth coaches.
ThreenewLearningOverKai miniworkshopswillbeheldin September,OctoberandNovember.
“FeaturingDrNikkiKiyimba,each sessionwillfocusonadifferentaspectof DialecticalBehaviourTherapy,”saysGriefSupport Services’generalmanagerAnaToneato.
ThefirstsessiononSeptember25isanoverview ofDBTandbehaviourchainanalysis;sessiontwo onOctober23isdiarykeepinghomeworkand anoverviewofDBTskills;thefinalsessionon November27isaDBTskillsfocusandputtingit alltogether.
LEARNINGOVERKAI
IntroductiontoDialectical BehaviourTherapy(DBT)Training
FeaturingDrNikkiKiyimba
Wednesdays9.15amto11.15am 25Sept,23Octand27Nov GreertonLibrary,Tauranga
Septonlysession$99.00+GST Allthreesessions$248.00+GST
Priceincludesticketingfeesandmorningtea RegisterNowwww.humanitix.com075784480
Eachsessionruns9.15am-11.15amat theHeremanuhiriMeetingRoomat GreertonLibrary,withmorning teaprovided.
AnasaysNikkiKiyimba isaclinicalpsychologist specialisinginworking withclientswithenduring mentalhealthchallengesand complextrauma.
“SheisdirectorofMātai Rongo,andshedevelopedthe firstpost-graduateprogrammein RespondingtoTraumaaccredited byNZQA.
“Nikkihasalsoauthoredseveralbooksand publishedmorethan50peer-reviewedarticles; andshe’sattheforefrontofprofessionaltraining forarangeofhealthandsocialcareprofessionals.”
Thosewhoattendallthreesessionswillreceive aCPDcertificateforsixhoursofCPDonDBT InformedPracticeandacopyofNikki’sbook ‘WhattoExpectinDBT’.Spacesarelimitedto30 peoplepersession.Tobooktickets,seetheadvert onthispage–oremail:admin@griefsupport.org.nz
“TodayyouareYou,thatistruer thantrue.Thereisnoonealive whoisYouerthanYou”–DrSeuss. Allofushaveastrongdesiretobe lovedandacceptedforwhoweare. Conversely,weoftenlookatothers andthink:“ifIhadsomeoftheir qualitiesIwouldbehappier,more successful,moreappreciated,more seen,moreloved,etc”.
It’sgoodtouseothersasrolemodels andadoptqualitiesyouadmirein them.However,don’ttrytobethem! It’simportantthatwhenyouadopt thosequalitiesyouthenmakethem yourown.
Thecrucialthingtoknowiswho
youareisgenuinelyunique;you bringadynamicviewtotheworld thatnooneelsecan;andthe distressingorchallengingsituations youfacecanbeaboutstrengthening thepersonwhoisyou.
Doyouembracewhoyouare?Or doyoulistenonlytoyournegative self-talk,basingyourassessment ofselfonthosethoughtsandthe seemingjudgmentofothers?
Ifyou’dliketoknowmoreaboutcoaching, strengtheningrelationships,exploringyourpotential, creatingtransformation,phoneMaryParker,The FastTrackCoach,on:0212582145.Orvisit: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz
Update your make up
In Clinic demonst rat ions and consultat ions September 25t h 5 30pm to 7 00 pm
Booking essent ial , call now on 07 578 1111
Dr Nikki Kiyimba Photo: supplied
Jane Iredale makeup marks a significant milestone of 30 years , symbolising the evolution of beaut y The ‘Ready to Bloom Collection,’ inspired by Jane’s personal garden, embodies natural beaut y with a palet te of fresh, feminine colors
Fallinlovewithtennison September 8!
EverySeptemberonLoveTennis Daytennisclubsaroundthecountry opentheirdoorsandcourtstotheir community.Sowhynotbringthe wholefamilyandgivetennisagofor freeatoneofsixtennisclubsinthe WesternBayofPlenty?
LoveTennisclubswillhaveactivities forallagesincludingcoachingsessions, courtplay,minigames,giveawaysand barbecues.Thebiggestprizeisatripfor twototheAustralianOpen2025Grand Slam–includingflights,threenights’ accommodation,andmid-weekslamtickets! “Tennisisevolvingwithlotsofall-
inclusive,funtennisprogrammesavailable, cateringforagesandabilities.WBOPclubs aredoingverywell,withanincreaseof3.7 percentinmembershipthepastyear,”says TennisWBOPmanagerSussaBailey.
Sussasaystennisisoneofthebestlife coachesyoucanintroduceyourchildto.“It teachesself-belief,confidence,assertiveness, howtocopewithpressure,andhowto dealwithemotionsofwinningandlosing. Tennisisalsoasafenon-contactsportthat youcanplayforlife.”
LoveTennis2024alsoproudlysupports NZ’sMentalHealthFoundation.“Ifyou’re struggling,orknowsomeoneaffectedby mentalhealth,comealongtoLoveTennis Day.Everyoneiswelcome;equipmentis provided.We’dlovetoseeyou!”
ComeandfallinlovewithtennisintheBay,on Sunday,September8from10am-2pmatthesesix tennisclubs: GatePā,RimuSt. www.clubspark.kiwi/GatePaTennisClub MountMaunganui, BlakePark,MaunganuiRd, onSunday,September22. www.clubspark.kiwi/mtmaunganui Ōmokoroa,WesternAvenue. http://www.omokoroatennis.com Otūmoetai,BellevuePark,77WindsorRd. www.otumoetaitennis.co.nz Pāpāmoa,GordonSprattReserve,PartonRd. www.clubspark.kiwi/PapamoaTennisClub TaurangaLawn,TaurangaDomain,CameronRd. www.clubspark.kiwi/taurangalawn
AdiscussionontheTreatyofWaitangiin Taurangahasbeenpostponedto7pmWednesday, September18.
ProminentBayofPlentytheologianandhistorian DrAlistairReecewillleadthediscussionanda booklaunchatTauranga’sHolyTrinity.
“Becauseoftheeventssurroundingthetangihanga afterKīngiTūheitia’ssuddendeath,ithasbeen necessarytopostponetheevent,”saysDrReese.
Theevent,HeTatauPounamu,TheTreatyof Waitangi,aCovenantofReconciliation,aimsto explorethemeaningandsignificanceoftheTreaty inthecurrentcontextwhereitsagreementisbeing questioned.“Weareatadecisivemomentasa nation.”
DrReecewilldelveintothehistoryandcontext oftheTreaty,aswellastheroleofthechurchinits interpretation,andhelptheaudiencetounderstand howtheTreatyishetataupounamu–acovenant pathwayofreconciliation.Registeronlinehere: https://www.venn.org.nz
Anewcarboot marketisbeing launchedfor Pāpāmoathis weekendwith proceedsgoing tohelpthelocal community.The PāpāmoaCar BootMarketisbeingheldfrom 8am-12pmonSaturdayatStPaul’s carpark,242DicksonRd,Pāpāmoa. Costis$10percarparkspotwith limitedspacesavailable.Abakesale withhotandcolddrinks,barbecue withsausagesizzle,andvegetable seedsforsalewillalsobehappening, withakid’smovieinthehall. KaiArohafoundingleaderTania Lewis-RickardandReverendPhilipp PotgieterfromStPaul’sCo-Operating Churcharefundraisingcollectively. InApril,thetwoorganisations
launchedthe KoiriGarden –acommunity gardento helpfeedand supportthelocal community. Thegarden alsoprovides vegetablesforKaiAroha’sfree communitymealsonMondaynights atStPaul’s.
Taniasaystheideaforthecar bootmarketcameupbetween KioriGardendirectorEmmaCole andPhilipp.“Thechurchhas30 carparks,soweareutilisingthe resourceswehave.Weappreciate donationsfrompeople,butweneed tokeepincomecomingin.”
Call0204107364tobookyour spaceatthePāpāmoaCarBoot MarketonSeptember7.
TennisWBOP’sSussaBaileywelcomes alltoLoveTennisDay. Photo:DebbieGriffiths.
The Koiri Garden team supports Kai Aroha free meals. Photo: supplied
FionaCosgrovegetsintrospective
FionaCosgrove’snew album‘Introspective’has beenoutformorethan amonth.
Actually,thedelayhasbeen deliberate:I’vebeenwaiting forittoappearonSpotify. SinceFionaplayedlaunch showsinJulythatdoesseem likealongdelay,especially fornon-Spotifiers.Thingis, there’renotalotleft.Most artistsandlistenersnowuse theplatform.EvenDarren
Watson,to pickarandom albeitoutspoken NewZealand musician,has finallyaccepted itafteryears ofprincipled abstention.
knowthebands aredifferent becauseit’s impossibleto keeponeoutfit togetherif you’reasinger andyour musiciansare alsoworkingto makeamusical livingandhave toplaywitha bunchofotherstoo,sooften aren’tavailable.
powerhouseofbigbluesyjazzy soul.Orbigsoulfuljazzyblues. It’scertainlybigandFionaisa bigsinger;theband,hornsand all,isalsobig.Thealbumtitle, lyricallyaccurate,doesnot describethemusic.
Opener‘AllTheThings’ exemplifiesthis:muscularsoul, stabbinghorns,abitingguitar soloandimpassionedvocals –dynamite.Glitterinitially comesonlikeabigballad, thenthere’sarhythmchange anditrocksouttoo.
‘AllTheThings(InToo Deep)’isthefinaloffour songs.It’swistful–dareI say“introspective”–folky popwithanatmospheric stringarrangement, completingafinedebut fromsomeoneIreckon we’llhearalotmorefrom. Deep)’ is the final of four songs. It’s wistful – dare I say “introspective” – folky pop with an atmospheric completing a fine debut from someone I reckon we’ll hear a lot more from.
SoIfigured I’dwaittill now,whenyou canclickon theweek’splaylistandhear whatI’mbangingonabout. Itwouldhavebeensoonerif FionawasonBandcamp,a servicewhereyoucanboth streamalimitednumberof timesandbuydownloadsor CDs,butshe’snot.
Apowerhouse
IwasanadmirerofFiona’s longbefore‘Introspective’, bothofhersingingand becauseIknowhowhard itisforsingerstomakea musicalliving.I’veseenher playatseveraljazzandblues festivals,eachtimewitha differentband–sometimes TheHolyPocket–andI
long before ‘Introspective’, both of her singing and because I know how hard it is for singers to make a musical living. I’ve seen her play at several jazz and blues festivals, each time with a different band – sometimes
I’vealsoseenhersinging solowithbackingtracksat thelikesoftheBarrelRoom andJackDusty’s,notthemost prestigiousgigsforsomeone ofFiona’stalents.Butshedoes thework.
OriginallyfromtheBay ofPlenty,nowresidingin Auckland,Fionarecorded thealbumthere,withTim Vaughanasmusicaldirector andguitarist.Thereare10 songs,nineareFiona’sandit’sa
Musiciansshinebright
TheBayofPlenty’smosttalented youngorchestralmusicianswill performinafreeconcertin Taurangathismonth.
‘AFanfareofFantasies’byYouth PhilharmonicTaurangaisatStPeters intheCityonSaturday,September 14,from3pm.Admissionisfree.
Thegroupofmusicians,aged11-19, isledbynewmusicdirectorWilliam McElwee,whotravelsupfrom Wellingtoneachweekforrehearsals.
“Iinheritedagreatorchestrawith anenthusiastgroupofplayers,”says William.“I’mreallyimpressedwith thequalityofthemusicteachers andschoolsintheBayofPlentyand theirsupportofthisfantasticyoung orchestra.”
YPTwillplayarangeofmusicfrom moviethemestoclassicalfavourites
fromthegreatestcomposers.
“YPTisaskilledgroupwhoput alotoftheirowntimeintohoning theirmusicaltalent,”saysWilliam. “I’mthrilledtobeworkingwith themandfortheaudiencetoenjoy their music ”
Elsewherethingsmovemore towardsstraightblueswith ‘Mama’,Rotorua’sPeriGrant providingbluesharp,and dynamicfunkwith‘NextTo Me’.Itreallyisastaggeringly impressivealbum,world-class!
FrancesEllen Alsowellworthwhileislocal singer-songwriterFrances Ellen’sself-titleddebutEP.It’s nowonSpotify,co-written withRebFountain,produced byDaveKhan,verymuch“an introductiontoFrancesEllen”.
AFanfare of Fantasies
ST.PETER’SINTHECITY FREECONCERT
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER14TH 3PM
Across 7.Shewasaloved children’sauthor(8,4) 8.Oar(6) 9.Hate(6) 10.Lost(7) 12.Nut(5) 15.Religioussongs(5) 16.Strait-laced(7) 18.Racecourse(NI)(6) 20.Nativebird(6) 22.Medicalcomplaint (12)
Down 1.Death(8) 2.Elderly (4) 3.Flower(7) 4.Motionless(5) 5.Level-headed(8)
TheYouthPhilharmonicTauranga performingatBayfair. Photo:supplied.
Debbie Griffiths
the platform. Even Darren
FionaCosgrove.
FrancesEllen.
Thecoverof Fiona Cosgrove’snew album ‘Introspective’. Photos: supplied
Saturday7September
ArtinthePark
Originalartforsale.CoronationPark,MtMaunganui.Weather permitting.9am-4pm.TaurangaSocietyofArtists
AssociationCroquet
OnSat,Mon,&Wed9.15amfor9.30amstart;at
ClubMtMaunganui,45KawakaSt.Newplayers& Visitorswelcome.PhMalcolm0276815204
BaySinglesSocialGroup
Joinabunchofover50’syoungsingles.Weekenddinners,potlucks, occasionaloutings.Haveago!PhDelia0272848762,Andrea021 1330313
Boules-Petanque
EveryTuesday,ThursdayandSaturdayatClubMtMaunganui. Boulesavailable.Newplayerswelcome.Ph.Ray0277563565for times,furtherdetails.
CityNightMarkets!
Eat.Play.Shop.Repeat-EverySaturday!Incrediblerangeoffood, shopping,livemusic,games,freefun&more!ElizabethStParking Building5pm-9pmwww.citynightmarkets.co.nz
CourseInMiracles
Joinusviazoomasweextendhealingtothoseinneed.Saturdays 9-9:30am.Emailmiraclesnewzealand@gmail.comforthezoom address.Informationathttps://circleofa.org/pray
Laughteristhebestmedicine!
Enjoy45minutesoffunandlaughteryogaatAratakiCommunity Centrefrom10am.PhoneJude02102775901.
TaurangaOrchidShow
10am-4pm,TaurangaRacecourse,Greerton.Massed displayoffloweringorchids,orchidsforsale,freegrowing advice,cafe,freeparking,cash-outavailable.$3entry (under-12free).
TaurangaSocialDanceClub
SequenceDance2ndSatmonthly7pmStJohnsChurchHall Bureta$7plusraffles.SupperAllwelcomePhNola0273232882
TaoistTaiChiTauranga
TaoistTaiChiTaurangaBeginningsessionsOPEN.Monday9am, Tuesday10.30+1pm,Wednesday1,30pmThursday6pmFriday 9am,Saturday8.45.Anyqueries.PhMargie021500320
TaurangaGolfCroquet
TuesdayandFriday9.30-Noonand1pmto3.30pm.Saturday 9.30-NoonandSunday1pm-3.30pm,GolfCroquetatTauranga Domain,CameronRd.NewplayerswelcomeContactGretchen576 7169
Sunday8September
AccordionMusicGroup
WelcomeBayHall,1-4pm,every3rdSundayofthe month,$4.00pp,afternoonteasupplied,everyone welcome,comeandjoinus.PhJoy0272853093
AlreadyaQuaker?
Doyoubelieveinpeace,integrity,community,equality,simplicity andstewardship?JoinusSundays10-12behindBrainWatkins HistoricalHouse.TaurangaQuakerWorship
Enjoytravel?
FriendshipForceWesternBayofPlentymembersarehomehostedforaweekworld-wideandenjoythecompanyofoverseas visitors.PhoneDiane0272499859,Jonathan5722091.
GolfCroquet
Sun,Tues&ThursatC.ubMtMaunganui,45KawakaSt;at 8.30amfor9amstart.Newplayers&Visitorswelcome.PhGraham 0272805658
Park&Bark
Playgroupforsmalldogs.Second&fourthSundayeverymonth. 1:30pmatSydenhamPark,MillersRoadBrookfield.Freeofcharge.
QuakerFellowshipTauranga
Exploreyourspiritualjourneyamongstsupportive Friendsinourmostlysilentmeeting.Weenjoyacuppa, meditate,contemplateandshare.10-12amCorner ElisabethStreet/CameronRoad.
MiniaturesClubTauranga
“MakingitSmall”meetings2ndSundayeachmonth (Feb-Nov)10am-4pm.ArtsandCraftsCentre177 ElizabethStreetTauranga.Contact:Jan0212145192.
RadioControlledModelYachts
Sundays1:00-3:30pm,atPondbehind22Montego DrivePapamoa,sailingElectronRadioControlled Yachtsforfunandcompetition.Adultbeginners welcome.Graham5725419
TaurangaModelAircraftClub
Interestedinflyingmodelplanes?Joinusevery SundayatTECTParkweatherpermittingbetween 10-3pm.Beginnerswelcome.Directions &webcamonourwebsitewww. taurangamodelfly.org
TaurangaOrganKeyboardSociety
Meetsat1.30pmCarmelCountryEstateSocial Centre,11HollisterLane,Ohauiti,Tauranga.Playor listentoOrgan,Clavinova,Piano.ContactMaureen 5445013.
TibetanBuddhistTeachings
TheLawofKarma.Sunday8Septemberfrom 10-11:30amfollowedbyrefreshments.25Junction Road,TePuna.Everyonewelcome!Findusathttps:// www.facebook.com/TaurangaTibetanBuddhistCentre
Monday9September
500CardGroup
EveryMonday(exceptpublicholidays) from9.30-11.30am,heldatAgeConcern,177A FraserStreet,Tauranga,$2donation,lightrefreshment provided-allwelcome!
ChessinMountMaunganui MountRSAChessClub544MaunganuiRd, Mondays(exclpublicholidays).Earlyprogram 6.15pm-7pmLateprogram7pmonwards.CasualChess allowed.Search“WesternBoPChess”.
CreativeFibreTauranga
Knitting,crochet,spinning,weaving,felting& dyeing.Mondays9:30am,&2ndand4thThursdays 6:30pm.177ElizabethSt.Enjoylearningnewcrafts.Ph Joan021323325
Euchre
TaurangaEuchreclub.Mondays7pm-9pm. InquiriesplseTXT0275430872
esco-teracoffeeclubtga
Asocialclubforanyonewithaninterestin paranormal/uforelatedactivity,ormaybejustanX-Files fan.days/timesarenegotiable.Daniel0224623316.
GreertonGardenClub
GreertonGardenClubmeets2ndMondayeach monthatStJamesChurchhall,PoolesRoad,Greerton, at1pm.VisitorsWelcome.Ph075628855
Invitationtosingingmen
Harmony-A-Plentyhasbeensingingfortwentyyears. COVIDhasreducedournumbers.WepractiseMonday evenings7-9pm.PhFrank5763037David5760578
TaurangaCityBrass
Brass&percussionplayerswantedtojoinJunior andSeniorBand.ContactSecretaryIanatIan.murray. taurangabrass@outlook.co.nzBandroomat10Yatton StreetGreerton
TaurangaandDistrictStampClub
EverysecondMonday(10am)andfourth Monday(7.30pm)ofeachmonth.Wesley Hall,100ThirteenthAvenue.Newmembers welcome.Ross5788215.Jill5780930.
YogaClassesinOhauiti
Beginnersandintermediatelevels.Stretch,strengthen, relaxandharmonise.Mondays9.30amatOhauiti SettlersHall.FormoreinfocontactAsunta021061 4394oryogaindailylife@pl.net
U3ATaurangaSeniorsGroup
WehaveinterestgroupsrunningMon-Fri. Computing,card&boardgames,dining,films,history, music,photography,exercise,sciences.Seeourwebsite www.u3atauranga@kiwi.nz
Tuesday10September
500CardClub
MountCommunityHall.12.15pmFunandfriendly group.Allagesallwelcome.Afternoonteaprovided. Parkingavailable.Busstopnearby.Queriesto027658 6848
AltrusaLadiesServiceGroup
SeniorCitizenshallNorrisSt.PhDianne0274314326
CherrywoodProbus Meetevery2ndTuesdayofMonth@CitizensClub 13thAve10.00am.ComealongforFunFellowship AndFriendship.Visitorsverywelcome.PhonePam 5783757
Coffee/ConversationGroupTePuke AgeConcernTaurangaholdsafriendlyCoffeeand ConversationGroup,TePukeCitizensRSA,179 JellicoeStreet,10am–11.30,cost$5pp.AllWelcome.
FreePublicAdvocacyService Needhelpcompletingaform?Accompanyyouto anappointment?Talktoanagency?Comespeaktoan Advocate!EveryTuesday,GreertonLibrary,1-2:30pm. GreertonIndoorBowlingClub ClubNight,GreertonSeniorCitizensHall,Maitland Street.NewMemberswelcome.Coachingavailable. PhoneSally0211726004.
GreertonWalkingGroup MeetoutsideGreertonLibraryat9amforagentle, localwalkwithafriendlycrowd,followedbycafevisit. Allwelcome.ContactMike02118074296
InachordSingersTauranga ExcitedtoSing?JoinuswithourDynamicnew MusicalDirector,DanIeremia.7pmBethlehem CommunityChurch,183MoffatRd.Contact:Julie 02102526805orSabine:0211118659
OlympicStyleRifleShooting EveryTuesdayeveningat7.00pmatthe TaurangaTargetRifleClub’srange,1165 ElizabethStreet,oppositeTyremaster.Publicwelcome. Allgearandcoachingprovided. PapamoaTableTennisClub ClubnightsTuesdays7pmto9pmPapamoaCollege Gym.Alllevelswelcome.PhJohn0210386025
FernlandSpaGentleExercise
Warmmineralwater,nochlorine.Suitableforjoint replacements,arthritics&recoveryfromaccident& illness.Strength,coordination&balance.Notschool holidays.Jennifer0272060776.
HealingRoomsPrayer
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Anon-competitiveactivityformatureladies.Fun, FitnessandFriendship.FordetailsofTaurangateam contactspleasecallBrendaPotter021704553
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Joinourmonthlymeeting9.30amatMt MaunganuiRSA.Enjoymorningtea,guestspeaker, rafflesotheractivitiesforOlderAdults.PhMargaret 075420548
TaurangaEmbroiderersGuild MeetseveryWednesdayatTauranga RowingClub,DevonportRoad 10am-2.30pmand7-9pm.Beginnersvery welcome.ContactYvonneHorsfallphone07 5720927or0274784519
TaurangaMidweekTrampingGroup WhakamaramaraRoad,LeylandO’Brien, viaWhareokioki,downNgamaramatrack. Bethlehem.Moderate.Warren0274734869
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MountCommunityHall.12.15pmFunand friendlygroup.Allagesallwelcome.Afternoontea provided.Parkingavailable.Busstopnearby.Queries to0276586848
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BayfairPetanqueClub. JoinusforsomefunatBayfairReserve, RussleyDr.12.45to2.30pm,Tuesand Thurs.Newplayersverywelcome.Call0211580129 fordetails.
Body+Soulfor50+ FunFitnessformenandwomen.Exerciseforbetter health,strengthandbalancetogreatmusic.Tauranga
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TaurangaPatchwork&Quilters Every1st&3rdTuesdayat7pmand2nd&4th Fridayat10am.TaurangaArt&CraftCentre,177 ElizabethSt.Contact:taurangaquilters@gmail.com
TaurangaModelRailwayClub ClubmeetsTuesday9.30am&Thursday7.30pm cornerMirrielees&Crossroads,SulphurPoint.Ph Mike021939233
TaurangaScrabbleClub TuesdayScrabble,MeetweeklyatTauranga CitzClub9:30am-12:45.3gamesplayed. PhoneJoAnn021836067
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Wednesday11September
10PinBowling 1pmat10PinTauranga,135ThirteenthAve.Mixed groupplayforfunbutkeepthescore.Veryoccasionally competitive.PhGlenda0212578678
AddictiveEatersAnonymous Isfoodorweightaproblemforyou?AddictiveEaters Anonymouscanhelp.Weeklyonlinesupportmeetings available.Wednesday7.30-8.30pmAllWelcomeVisit www.AEA.orgorcallKiley078566378
AgeConcernWalkingGroup Afriendlyweeklywalkinggroupforallagesand allfitnesslevels.10amstart,meetatMemorial Park,7thAvenue
AgeConcernMonthlyMeeting Allwelcome!GuestSpeaker–TaurangaCityLibrary DigitalResources,PapamoaCommunityCentre,15 GravattRoad,Papamoa,10am–11am,$4pp(teaand coffeeprovided).
BeginnerSocialBallroom/LatinGroup Wednesday7-8pm,WelcomeBaySchool Hall.Justcomealongonthenight.Moredetails onourwebsite:supremedancecentre.nzor phoneSonia0273221786
Body+Soul50+FunFitness
Forbetterhealth,strengthandbalancetogreatmusic. Menandwomenwelcome,makenewfriends.9.15am BethlehemhalloppositeWoolworths.PhoneDianne 0274314326
BoliviaTePuke EveryWednesdayLyceumClub8PalmerPlace1pm4pmbeginnerswelcome.Comeandjoinourfriendly groupPhoneBrenda0272296992
CardsCribbage
JoinusWednesday’s12.45pmfor1pmstartRSA Greerton.Friendlyclub.Newmembersverywelcome. PhoneJill0211606143
Coffee/ConversationGroup-Brookfield AgeConcernTaurangaholdsafriendlyCoffeeand ConversationGroupatStStephens Church,9BrookfieldTerrace,10.30am12noon,cost$5pp.AllWelcome.
AlcoholicsAnonymous
Allwelcometoourfriendly,openmeetingat 730pm,LifechurchTauranga,934CameronRd, GatePa,Tauranga.Teaandcoffeeprovided.Ph0800 2296757
BayfairPetanqueClub.
JoinusforsomefunatBayfairReserve,RussleyDr. 12.45to2.30pm,TuesandThurs.Newplayersvery welcome.Call0211580129fordetails.
ChinaPaintingClub
MeeteveryThursdayfrom10amonwards.Learna newhobby.Arts&CraftsCentre,ElizabethStreet. TGA.Ph:Pam0211277277
Coffee/ConversationGroup-Greerton AgeConcernTaurangaholdsafriendlyCoffeeand ConversationGroup,GreertonSeniorCitizensHall, 33MaitlandStreet,10.30am-12noon,cost$3pp.All welcome.
CreativeFibreTauranga Knitting,crochet,spinning,weaving, felting&dyeing.Mondays9:30am, &2nd&4thThursdays6:30pm.177 ElizabethSt.Enjoylearningnewcrafts. PhJoan021323325
FlexercisewithFitnessLeague
Exercise,movement,dance,focusingonposture, balance,stretching,strengthening&flexibility,suits allagesandabilities,10am,CentralBaptistChurch, 13thAve,TgaPam0211177170
FreePublicAdvocacyService
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KeynotesWomen’sBarbershopChorus Canyousingintune?Women,agenobarrier, invitedtojoinus,7pmWesleyHall,10013thAvenue. PhoneBernice5764848,FacebookKeynotesInc.
SerenataSingers
Joinourfriendlywelcominggroup.Thursdays10 -11.30,MethodistChurchHall,2OrouaStreet,Te Puke.PhoneAnne0278503776
Friday13September
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Needhelpcompletingaform?Accompanyyoutoan appointment?Talktoanagency?Comeseeus!Every Friday,OtumoetaiSocialSupermarket,Claremont Terrace,10-11:30amandPāpāmoaLibrary1-2:30pm. Cards500&Rummikub
SeniorCitizensClubTePuke8PalmerPlaceLyceum Club12.45-3pm.ComeandhavesomefunAfternoon teaprovided.Allwelcome.ContactBrenda027229 6992
ConnectinginTePuna
SocialclubmeetseverysecondFridayofmonthin TePunaMemorialHall1-3pmusuallyaguestspeaker alwaysafternoontea.Everyonewelcome.Judith Callow075526755
TibetanBuddhistTeachings(TSOG) TSOGmeansgathering.PleaseRSVPto GesheJamyangon0226578083.Friday 13September,7-8pmat25JunctionRoad, TePuna.https://www.facebook.com/ TaurangaTibetanBuddhistCentre
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Theboardinvitesapplicationsfromparents whowishtoenroltheirsonsanddaughtersat: WhakamaramaSchoolforTerm12025. Enrolmentattheschoolisgovernedbyan enrolmentscheme,detailsofwhichareavailable fromtheschooloffice.
Anout-of-homezoneapplicationistobe completedandreturnedtotheschooloffice. Applicationscanbefoundontheschoolwebsite oremaileduponrequest.
Thedeadlineforreceiptofapplicationsforoutof-homezoneplacesis 26thSeptember2024
Theboardhasdeterminedthat1placeislikelyto beavailableforout-of-homezonestudentsin Term12025inYear1.
Ifthenumberofout-of-zoneapplications exceedsthenumberofplacesavailable,students willbeselectedbyballot. Ifaballotisrequiredit willbeheldon27thSeptember2024
Parentswillbeinformedoftheoutcomeofthe ballotwithinthreeschooldaysoftheballot beingheld.
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79thANNUALGENERALMEETING
NoticeisherebygiventhattheAnnualGeneral Meetingincorporatingthe9thAnnualGeneral MeetingofRedPoppyCateringLtdwillbeheld intheClubrooms 544MaunganuiRoadMt MaunganuionSunday22ndSeptember2024 at10am. Admittancetothemeetingwillbeby presentationofthecurrentMembershipCard.
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Sometimes I’m called on to lead a farewell event for someone ’ s earthly life; usually called a funeral, or sometimes a memorial ser vice I lead this event as a Christ follower and so the content is reflective of that, but I often wonder whatpeople think when I talk about “God”? Even if it relates to the faith of the person we have come to remember.
God means lots of things to lots of people; and we normally make up aGod who looks like what we think He/Sheshould be. So it is important to me to beclearabout what God I am talking about
The apostle Paul says God is “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”, defining God in relation to Jesus And Paul talks about Jesus as being the image or icon of God that is like a photocopy of God; the same, such as you wouldn’t know the difference
To know the real God, you have to look at
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Jesus To understand the God described in the Old Testament you need to look through the lens ofJesus in the Gospels and without this view you will miss the real God entirely. If you tellme: “I don’tbelieve inGod”I will probably ask you about the God you don’t believe in And chances are I wouldn’t believe in Him either. But when I look at Him through the Jesus lens, I believe
Donald Car ter, ParishPastor, Holy Trinity Tauranga.
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