TaurangaandtheWesternBayissetto bloomwiththeBayofPlentyGarden andArtFestival,broughttoyouby principalpartnerBayleys,nextweek. ComedowntoBloomintheBay,the festivalhubontheTaurangawaterfront
formusic,art,garden-themedactivities, floralart,emergingartists,exhibitions, stageacts,workshops,andlive entertainmentthankstosponsorshipby Craig’sInvestmentPartners. FromBloomintheBay,headout
onthePalmersBethlehem-sponsored GardenandArtTrailfeaturing79 breathtakinggardenandartstopsacross thewesternBayofPlenty. Therewillbeplentyofstunning gardensandartworktoexperience.
Thefestivalismorethanflowersand art;itisaboutcommunity,passion, andasharedlovefortheenvironment, gardens,andart. Readmoreonpages16and17. PhotoBrydieThompson.
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Hewasgreasierthanabutcher’s choppingblock.Hadallthepatter, theeyeballing,theshreddingyour resistanceuntilyourhandslides involuntarilytowardsthat$5in yourbackpocket.
“EnjoyingthelongweekendSir?” Ofcoursehewantssomething. Yourmoney.
Ihaven’tbeencalled“Sir”sinceI strayedintoa3R–copspeakfora checkpoint.Evenwhenyouhaven’thad adrop,whydoesthesightof aboozebustriggerasudden, overwhelminggushofguilts.
“That’sapass.Enjoyyour eveningSir.”
Why’stheheartbeating atattoo?Whytheshakes? Probablyaghostfrompast excessesandbrusheswiththe constabulary.
Anyhow,thisisaboutan encounterbetweenthe“haves” andthe“havenots”ina carpark.Andwhethertogiveto abeggar,ornottogive.
Iscowledathim.Lowerone eyebrow,raisetheother,narrow theeyes,pullthemouthup underthenose,andstartaslow, cynical,shakingofthehead. “AmIenjoyingmylongweekend –whydoyouask?”
They’reall“spare.”
Theconsciencestartsbanging onagain.“Don’tignoretheman blockhead.Engage,communicate, respect.Dountoothers…..”
Fightinginstincts
Buthewasallflatteryandfake, andmanipulative,makingmefeel privileged,mean-spirited,and uncaring.Ifheusedthoseskillsin apositiveandproductiveway,he wouldn’tneedabuckfromme.Iwill justsaynothankyou.
Conscience:“Don’tyoujustsensethe airoftirednessanddefeatednessabout homelesspeople.”
“Well,theweather’sstunning.And youappeartobeagoodperson.Doyou haveanysparemoney?”
Thentheconsciencejoinsthe conversation.“Don’tbejudgmental, givehim$5youtightwad.Showsome compassiontowardsyourfellowman.”
ThatscintillaofgoodwillIpossess wantstohelptheman,butthecocky mewantstosay-“Sparemoney?Sure! Mypocketsareheavingwithwadsof spare$100notesandsparegoldcoins. Iamweigheddownwith‘spare.”
Andhere’sthepintomyhome securityandsafe.Haveaflickthrough myportfolioof“spare”shares,“spare” stocks,bonds,commodities,“spare” privateequitiesandhedgefunds.
NowIamfeelingbad.ButifIdidslip himsome“spare”Iprobablywouldn’t behelping.Ireadthatforeverydollar giventobeggars,themorelucrativewe makebegging,andthelessappealing andlucrativewemakeworkingfora living.
Andbeggingisgoodcoin.Onebeggar wasobservedforatime.Aboutonein sixpassersbygavemoney,andifeach oneofthemgave50centsand10to 15peoplepassedeveryminute,they’d make50to70dollarsanhour.
Notetoself–isittoolateforacareer change?
Withthatinmind,Ifoughtmy instinctstogivemybeggaracoinand justliedtohim.“Idon’tcarrycash.”
“Notmanypeopledothesedays,” hesmiled.Hisunderstandingwas exceededonlybyhisniceness.“Iam surethatonanotherday,ifyouhad acoinyourpocket,youwouldhave gladlygivenittome.Ijustsensethat.” Apauperwithpanache. Hewantsmetobelievehiscarisout ofgas.“Whereisyourcar?”“Over there,”hesayswavinghisarmsat allpointseasttowest.Infact,the carisovernowhere.IsuggestI takehimtothepetrolstationand hesuggestsbackthatitwouldbe easierforeveryoneifIjustgave himthemoney.
“Don’twanttobotheryou further.”
Consciencespeaksupyetagain:
“Hewantscashforwhateverhis needisatthisparticularmoment. A$5noteisn’tgoingtofixhis life,butitmightgivehimsome temporarypleasure,somerelief fromasadexistence.”
And,bytheway...“It’snot yourresponsibilitytopolice howhespendsthemoney.It’syour responsibilitytobeagoodhuman being.Showsomegenerosity.Hegets whathewants,andyougettofeel goodaboutyourself.”
Ontheotherhand,aLondon basedhomelesscharitysayshanding overmoneytobeggarscanhave consequencesbecause,itclaims,80 percentofpeoplebeggingdosoto supportsubstanceabuse.Andthe spendingofthebeggeddollarscan severelyinterferewiththegoodwork itsteamsdointhefield.
Ihavejustused760wordsagonising overgifting$5toabeggar.Iwish Igaveevery$5Ispendthesame consideration.Needlesstosay, beggarmangothis$5, hewas delightedandIfeltlikeagood humanforawhile.
A Pukehina resident has questioned why thecouncilbotheredwithcommunity consulltatiionaffteriitrejjected d thhe majority’sviewtorefundmore than$500,000intargetedrates.
In2000,WesternBayofPlentyDistrictcouncil startedcollectingatargetedrateof$20ayear fromPukehinaproperties,abeachsidetownnear Tauranga,forapossibleseweragescheme.
Thecouncilpausedcollectingtheratein2022 afterfeedbackfromthecommunityanduncertainty aroundthegovernment’swaterreforms.
Aspartofthisyear’s10-year-plancouncildecided tostopcollectingitpermanently.
Thecouncilaskedthecommunityhowitwould liketospendthe$528,053inthefundandgave thecommunityfouroptions.Itspreferredoption wastorepurposethefundforexistingprojects, which42%ofsubmitterswanted.
Themajorityofsubmittersat52%wantedthe moneytoberefunded.
Fourpercentwantedthefundtoberepurposed forseptictankcleaningand2%wantedtoretainif forafutureseweragescheme.
Duringlong-termplandeliberationsthecouncil votedtorepurposethefundforprojectsduetothe potentiallyhighadministrationcostofraterefunds andthelargeproportionofpeoplewhowanted themoneyusedonotherprojects.
PukehinaratepayerMurrayHowardaskedwhy thecouncilbotheredconsultingiftheyweregoing todecideagainstthemajority.
Howard’s submission was in support of the refund,buthesaidhisconcernwiththecouncil’s d decision wasn’t t “ssour grapes”.
Thecouncilshouldn’thavebotheredwith consultationiftheyweren’tgoingtolistentowhat mostpeoplewanted,hesaid.
“It’sawasteofmoney.”
“Ifyoudon’twanttogowiththemajority,why? It’snotadictatorship.”
Howardsaidhewantedthecounciltopublicise itsdecisionabouttheratebecausehehadtoring thecounciltofindoutaboutit.
Alotofotherpeopleinthebeachsidetownship weren’tawareoftheoutcomeeither,hesaid. CouncilpolicyandplanningmanagerMatthew Leightonsaidcommunityengagementwasan essentialpartofdecisionmaking.
“Hearingfromasmanydifferentvoicesas possiblehelpscouncillorsweighoptionsandmake moreinformeddecisions.
Communityfeedbackwasoneofarangeof considerationsforcouncildecisionmakingalongside otheradditionalinformationandconsiderations, suchastechnicalandlegaladvice,hesaid.
“Whenconsideringcommunityfeedback,itis notjustthenumberscouncillorsconsider,butthe reasonsandrationalepresented.”
Thecouncilhaspublishedits2024-34long-term plandecisiondocument onitswebsite.
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“ThisistheworstI’veeverseenit.”
ThosewerethewordsofSalvationArmy volunteerMelissaMarshall,whoarrived forhershiftabout8.45amlastSaturdayto findmorethan20blackgarbagebagsflying aroundtheMaunganuiRdsite’scarparkand pilesofclothingleftlyingontheground.
Alargedrop-offofclotheshadbeenleft overnightandrummagedthroughbythe morning,leavingherwithaclean-upjobthat wouldtakeupherwholeshift.
“Thisisgoingtotakeallday,”shesaidwhile cleaningupthemess.
“Ifithadrained,thiswouldallbeinthebin anditwouldallgotowaste.”
SalvationArmyshopsthrewawayanything receivedthatwaswetordamp,shesaid.
Marshallhadamessageforpeoplewho wentthroughthebagsleftoutsidetheshop: remember,theproceedswereforcharityand peopleinthecommunitywereinneed.
Individualletterboxestogo?
NewZealandPostcouldeventuallystop deliveringmailtoindividualletterboxes andinsteadrequireclustersofboxesunder proposedchanges,andthePostalWorkers Unionisnothappy.
Thegovernmentwasconsultingon changingthedeedofunderstandingithas withNZPost.
Amongthechangeswerereducingthe minimumdeliveryfrequency,allowingNZ Posttodelivertoclusterorcommunityboxes fornewaddresses,reducingtheminimum numberofpostaloutletsfrom880to500, andpossiblydownto400overtime.
Feedbackonalcohol-freearea
TaurangaCityCouncilisseeking communityfeedbackonaproposed amendmenttoitsAlcoholControlBylaw whichwouldformalisethetemporary summer-periodalcohol-freeareaalongthe coastalstripinMountMaunganui.
“Overthepastsixsummers,we’ve implementedthistemporaryalcohol-freearea alongMarineParadefromitsintersection withGroveAvenue,OceanbeachRoadand MaranuiStreet,fromOctober21toApril6, 9pmto7am,”saidacouncilspokespersonin astatement.
Thisareasitsbetweentwoexistingyearround,alcohol-freeareasalreadyinthebylaw, saidcouncil.
ConsultationclosedonDecember5.
NewWorldopeninPāpāmoa MadelineTroup-Paul,whojustcelebrated her5thbirthday,hadtheprivilegeofcutting theribbontoopenPāpāmoa’snewest supermarketonTuesday,as100people sangHappyBirthday.
The$10.5millionNewWorldTheSands openeditsdoorsasapartofthefirststage ofthe$1billionTheSandstowncentre developmentinfast-growingPāpāmoaEast. Inastatement,FoodstuffsNorthIsland, theco-operativethatownsNewWorldsin theNorthIsland,describedtheopeningasa “milestone”forthecommunity.
AreyouanewcomertotheBayof Plenty?MulticulturalTauranga,in collaborationwithNgāiTeRangi, issettohostthethirdannual pōwhiriformigrantsonSaturday, November9attheOpopotiMarae inMaungatapu.
Thespecialeventaimstoprovidea formalwelcomefornewcomerstothe regionthroughatraditionalMāori ceremonyinvolvingspeeches,cultural performance,singing,andahongi.
“Thispōwhiriismorethanjusta ceremony;itsymbolisesourcommitment tofosteringsocialcohesionbetween MulticulturalTaurangaandNgāiTe Rangi,”MulticulturalTaurangapresident PremilaD’Mellosaid.
“Wewantmigrantstofeelasense ofbelonginginAotearoa,andbeing welcomedbytheIndigenouspeopleisa significantsteptowardsthatgoal.”
Apōwhiriencapsulatestheformal
welcomeceremonyontothemarae, startingwiththeinitialkaranga(call) fromthetangatawhenua(peopleofthe land,thehosts)rightuptothesharing ofkai.(food).
Theceremonywillbefollowedbya sharedlunchandavarietyofmulticultural performances,offeringattendeesan enrichingexperience.Participantsare encouragedtoweartheirculturaldress.
Eventfeatures
Thisyear’seventfeaturesthechancefor manuhiri(guests)toenterthewharenui (meetinghouse),learnaboutthehistory ofNgāiTeRangi,andparticipatein traditionalMāoriactivities,including ahāngī.
“Itwillfollowthesameformatasinthe pasttwoevents,”D’Mellosaid.
“Thisyear’seventwillbeextraspecial asweareworkingwithNgāiTeRangito givethevisitors/manuhirianopportunity tolearnaboutthehistoryofthemarae.” ShesaidtheMaoriculturalactivities
includepoimaking,flaxweavingand tukutukupanel-makingdemonstrations. Multiculturalcommunitieswillbe supportingtheeventwithperformances andbringingtraditionalfoodfora sharedlunch.
“Thewelcomingceremonyorpōwhiri byNgāiTeRangihasbeencomparedto breakingthepotandplantingourroots inthesoilofAotearoa,”D’Mellosaid.
Funding
Theeventhasreceivedgenerous supportfromtheTaurangaWesternBay CommunityEventFund,whichhas granted$10,000forthisyear’spōwhiri. Thefund,acollaborationamong organisationssuchastheAcorn Foundation,BayTrust,Tect,Tauranga CityCouncil,andWesternBayofPlenty DistrictCouncil,aimstopromote community-ledeventsthatencourage affordableparticipation.Thisfunding hasbeencrucialfortheevent’sgrowth andsuccess.
BayTrustchiefexecutiveAlastairRhodes wasproudtosupport,ChiefExecutiveof BayTrust,expressedprideinsupportingsuch asignificantoccasion.
“Thispōwhiristrengthenscommunitytiesand promotesculturalunderstanding.
“Itenrichesthelivesofnewmigrantsby connectingthemwiththetraditionsofmana whenuaandhighlightsthebeautyofcross -culturalexchange.”
Thepōwhiritraditionbeganin2021whenNgāi TeRangichiefexecutivePaoraStanleychallenged thecommunitytoenhanceengagementbetween migrantsandMāori.
MulticulturalTaurangarespondedbyorganising theinauguralmigrantpōhiriinJuly2021.
Sincethen,theeventhasflourished, welcomingdiversecommunities,including t those from the Pacific Islands, Nepal, Germany, t the United States,Vietnam, India, China, Indonesia, the Philippines,Latin America, and
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theCzechRepublicduringlastyear’sgathering.
D’Melloemphasisedthatthepōwhiri promotedsocialcohesionbyfostering understandingofmanawhenuaasthe IndigenouspeopleofNewZealand.
“Itcreateslastingconnectionsbetween migrantsandMāori,enrichingboth communitieswithculturalknowledgeand mutualrespect.”
Previouseventshaveattractedbetween400 and600attendees,leavingalastingimpact,and creatingcherishedmemoriesforgenerations.
Thepōwhirihelpsethniccommunitiesconnect withtraditionswhileallowingNgāiTeRangi tolearnaboutthediverseculturesthatcall NewZealandhome.
NewfamiliesintheWesternBayofPlentyare encouragedtojointhisyear’sfestivities.
“Weinviteeverymigrantfamilytotakethis opportunitytobewelcomedbyNgāiTeRangi t throughthepōhiriprocessandenjoythe hospitalityofboththeiwiandthemulticultural communities,”D’Mellosaid.
Thisyear’spōwhirialsomarksthebeginning of expandediwiinvolvement,withplansto includeNgatīRanginuiandNgātiPūkengain futureceremonies.
The eventhasgarneredsupportfrom the MinistryofBusiness,Innovationand Employment,andtheMinistryofEthnic Communities,reflectingastrongcommitment to thiskaupapa.
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Nine-year-oldkartracerNico Thomasen’stimeasacadethas endedonahighastheNorthIsland Championshipcomestoanend.
Despitehavingamajorfootsurgeryin Julytocorrectthepositionofhisfoot andlengthenhisAchillestendon,the Taurangakarterhasmanagedtosmash hisfinalseasonasacadet,takinghistally offourchampionshipwins.
IntheJulyschoolholidays,Nicowon theNationalSchoolsChampionship inNelson,securingtheNSplateinthe cadetclass.
TeammateCharlieClarkealsodidan outstandingjobandgainedenough pointsfortheboystowintheprimary/ intermediateschoolcategoryfortheir school,StMary’s.
Afternationalschoolsitwasstraight backhometoTaurangaforascheduled footsurgery.
Nico’smum,Shannon,saidhewasin afulllegcastforeightweeksandnonweightbearing.
“Itwasdefinitelyachallengingtimefor himgivenhowmuchpassionhehasfor kartingandhavingaforcedbreak.
“Nicohadalotofdoubtthathewould beabletoevendriveletalonebeupto speed,butitseemedasthoughNico hadn’tevenbeenoutofhisseat.”
Sincehisoperationandbeingfreed fromhiscast,Nicocompetedinthe SpringCupathishometrackinTePuke onSeptember28-justtwoweeksoutof hiscast–andwon.
Afterbringingmoretrophieshome forhismumtodust,Nicosethissights
onthenextracewherehecompetedin roundthreeofthetophalfseries inHamilton.
InHamilton,hehadadominant performancewithfiveoutoffiverace wins,saidShannon.
Nicocontinuedtoridethehighashe turnedhisattentiontotheNorthIsland ChampionshipsoverLabourWeekend.
Hestillhadalongroadaheadsince hissurgery,regularlyattendingphysio appointmentstostrengthenhisleg andfoot,buthismumsaidhewasn’t goingtoletitholdhimbackfromhis kartingaspirations.
TheNorthIslandchampionshipsfinally camearoundandNicohadhissights ononemoretitletoroundoffhis 2024season.
Towrapuphistimeinthecadetclass,he managedtoendonanabsolutehigh.
AfterstrugglingontheSaturdayinqualifying wherehequalifiedsecondagainsthisrivalRyan Healey,Nicowasbeatinghimselfup.Shannon saidheishisbiggestcritic,andhewasveryupset withhimself.
Sundaywasanewday,includingthepre-final andthewinner-takes-allfinal.
Nicocameoutswinging,winningthepre-final andthefinalwhichheledfromstarttofinish withadominatingwinofmorethan12seconds, saidShannon.
Afterasuccessful2024seasonandendtobeing inthecadetclass,Nicoisexcitedtomoveupto theVMRclassandthechallengesthatwillcome withit.
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ATaurangacouplehavesetup aYouthWithAMissionbase inMexicobyfollowingtheir dreams–quiteliterally.
FormerMountMaunganui residentWendyRobertsrealisedher family’sfuturewasintheNorth Americancountryafterwakingup fromadream“sentbyGod”in2015. “Isawapictureinmydreamofa two-storywhiteSpanishbuildingand
alotofdetails,”saidWendy.Once shewoke,shewrotedownevery detailshecouldremember.
FiveyearslatertheRobertsfamily wasinMexicovolunteeringat Tijuana’sYWAMbasewhenWendy hadanotherdream,whichagainshe wrotedown.
“Itwascrazyspecific.Itsaid:‘Your retreatandYWAMbasewillbe between50-55minutesfromCabo’. WewerevolunteeringattheTijuana
Shestoredherdreamawayinhermemoryand carriedon.WhenCovid-19hittheRobertsmoved fromTijuanatoMazatlántostudy.Whilethere theyvisitedasmallcommunitynamedCerritos, aboutonehournorthofCabo,andcameacrossa hotelforsale.
“Ithadallthedetailsfrommydreamfive yearsbefore.Iknewweweremeanttobuyit andbeginrunningitasaretreatforpastorsand missionaries,”saidWendy.
BeforetheyleftforLaPaz,Wendyaskedson Tobytoputhislocationinhisphonetofind thetimeittakestoCabo.WhenTobytoldthem itwas53minutes,Wendywasastonished.
TheRobertsmovedtoMexicoin2020–a monthbeforeCovidhit–boughtthehotel,and turneditintotheOlasRetreatforpastorsand missionaries.Around200maway,theybeganto pioneerYWAMCabo.
nowfromtheMounthelping.They’rewiringthe kitchenforus,”saidWendy.
Shesaidit’sreallyencouragingtohavereceived helpfromBOPvolunteers–butnextFebruarythe projectwillneedmore.
Volunteerswoulddotasksdependingontheir skillsandneedsofthebase.“Wehaveongoing maintenance,gardening,andadministration work.”Plus,theyneedhelpwithhostingand hospitality.
“TheaimofYWAMCaboasaChristian ministryistoknowGodandmakehimknown,” saidWendy.
“We’lldothisbycaringforthoseinour communities,whichlookslikebuildinghomes forthehomeless,providingfoodandessentials andtraining.
Wendy’shusbandBrendansaidvolunteeringisso rewarding.“Whenyougive,youreceivebackso muchmorethanyouwouldeverexpect.
“WhenyoucometoaYWAMbaseyou’rethere toserve,whichturnsourbeliefsonitsheads. OurnaturalWesterncultureissomuchabout beingserved.
Sincebeginningtobuildthebasethey’vehad 40volunteersfromaroundtheglobehelp,andhalf havecomefromtheBayofPlenty.
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Duringconstruction,volunteersfromTauranga’s CurateChurchflewacrosstohelpthefamilywith theYWAMCabobase.“We’vegotacouplehere
“Whereaswithanopportunitytovolunteer eitherhereoranywhereelse,it’saboutserving others;wearefocusedonthecareofothersrather thanthewantsofourselves.
TofindoutmoreabouttheCaboYWAMbase andtheRobertsfamilystory,visit: www.robertsmexico.com/our-story/
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Are you grappling with the profound grief and isolation that comes with losing someone to suicide?
someonetosuicide?
GriefSupportServicesinvitesyoutotheir RemembrancePicniconSunday,November 17,atTePunaQuarryPark,aimedatfostering communitysupportforthoseaffectedbysuchloss.
TheRemembrance Picnicwillbe heldatTePuna QuarryonSunday, November17.
memorialservicearoundthetimeofWorldSuicide PreventionDay,whichwasobservedinSeptember.
memorial service around the time of World Suicide Prevention Day, which was observed in September.
“This year, we’re shifting focus to create a supportive environment closer to the Christmas
“Thisyear,we’reshiftingfocustocreatea supportiveenvironmentclosertotheChristmas holidayseason,wherethosewhohaveexperienced suicidelosscanconnectandfindsolacetogether,” shesaid.
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Viewingbyappointment MangawhaiPlace,Omokoroa(ontheTaurangaHarbour)
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“Theeventaimstoprovideacomfortingspacefor individualswhohavelostlovedonestosuicide,” saidGriefSupportSuicidebereavementsupport co-ordinatorJeanetteJones.
Jonesemphasisedtheimportanceofcommunity inrecognisingandaidingeachotherthroughthe difficultexperienceoflosingsomeonetosuicide.
Attendeesareencouragedtobringtheirown picnic,includingfoodthatevokescomforting memoriesoftheirlovedones.
Adedicatedremembranceareaattheeventwill allowparticipantstosharephotosofthosethey’ve lost,providingaspaceforreflectionandtribute.
“We’llhaveentertainment,asausagesizzle,and ateamoffacepainterslookingforwardtocreating somefunandhappiness.
“Childrenarewelcomewithparentaldiscretion, andourteamofpeersupportersandcounsellors willbeavailabletoprovideinformalsupport.”
Jonessaidtheyhadpreviouslyhadanannual traditionofgatheringthecommunityfora
Theremembrancepicnicwillrunfromnoon to3pmonSunday,November17atTePuna QuarryParkinTauranga.Itisfreetoattend,with donationsappreciated.
GriefSupportServices,locatedinGreerton, offerscounsellingandresourcesforanyonedealing withgriefandlossintheWesternBayofPlenty. Theyprovideindividualandfamilycounselling specificallyforthoseimpactedbysuicide.
“Oursuicidebereavementsupportservices arefullyfundedbyTeWhatuOra–HNZ,” Jonessaid.
Additionally,theyprovideWAVES,aneightweekpsychoeducationalprogramme,SuicideLoss SupportPeers,andsuicidelosssupportgroups inKatikati/WaihīBeach,andPāpāmoa–all facilitatedbyvolunteerswithlivedexperience.
“Webelieveincommunitieswherenoonehasto cryalone,”Jonessaid.
Formoreinformation,pleasereachoutto JeanetteJonesatjeanette@griefsupport.org.nz orcall075784480. RosalieLiddleCrawford
Achancetoseeunderthechassis,beyond theboilerandthroughthedriverodsof miniaturetrainsthisweekend.
TaurangaModelMarineandEngineering Club’sAnnualOpenWeekendwillhave modelsteamenginesandlocomotiveson showandmemberswillbeonhandtoanswer anyquestions.
WarrenBelkwasoneoftheoriginalmembers, joiningin1979.
“Withanengineeringbackground,Iwasinto themodelyachtsandpowerboatsbutIalways hadafascinationforsteamtrainsandtraction engines.Youlearnheapsinahurrywhenyou’re partoftheclub,”hesaid.
Hedescribeddrivingasteamlocomotiveas quitethebalancingact;“You’rethinkingabout yourfire,yourwaterlevels,watchingthepressure gaugesandwhentoputmorecoalon.”
“Istartedoutworkinginsteampowerstations asamechanicalengineer,”saidfellowclub memberJohnStent.“Weallliketoshareideas abouthowtomakethingsbetterandonopen days,membersofthepubliclovetoseethesteam trains,inparticular.”
Trainswillrunfrommiddayuntil4pmon Saturdayandfrom10amuntil3pmonSunday atMemorialParkMiniatureRailway.
Forfurtherinformationcheckoutclub’s facebookpage:MemorialParkRailwayTauranga orthewebsiteTMMEC.org.nz
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Threegenerationsof musiciansarelooking forwardtoentertaining whenTaurangaCityBrass
p presents the iconic Last NightoftheProms.
SteveThompsonisconductor andthreeofhissons,Jeremy, ChrisandBenaswellashis grandson Arthur all play instruments
“I’m very proud of having
myfamilyinvolved.It’sagreat thingforkidstoworktowards. Oncetheygetthebugfor performing,they’rehooked. It’sagoodchallenge,”said S Steve Thompson Jeremyplayssolocornet, whilehisnephew,Arthur, who’sYear9atBethlehem Collegesitsarowbehind playing repiano cornet. Also a pianist, the 13 year-old took up the brass instrument just two years ago
“Ithinkit’sreallycoolthat familytraditionskeepgoing,” saidArthur. Hisdad,Chris,isonthe solohorn.
“IIt is fun.IIt’s s very much a teameffort.Everyoneneeds todotheirpartforittowork. TheLastNightoftheProms isreallyrecognisablemusic and we have theBethlehem School Choir accompanying
Changesannouncedbygovernmenttothe MigrantExploitationProtectionWorkVisa willfurtherdisadvantageexploitedmigrant workersinAotearoa,accordingtoCitizens AdviceBureauNZ.
Currently,theseworkers canapplyforthesix-month exploitationvisawiththeability toseekasix-monthextension.
us,”saidChrisThompson. Infact,attendeesareencouraged todressintheBritishred,white andblueandcanexpecttoget involved.
“It’sanEnglishtraditionsothere’s lotsoffunforthefamilywithfoot stomping,clappingandsinging along,”saidSteveThompson.
“It’soneverytwoyearsandiswell attended.Thebandlooksforward toit,too.Wereallyenjoyit.” TaurangaCityBrasspresents LastNightatthePromsfeaturing theBethlehemCollegeChoiron Sunday,November17,from4pm atGrahamYoungYouthTheatre, Tauranga.
TheCitizensAdviceBureau,Taurangaissearchingfor VolunteerLawyerswhocangive1.5hoursoftheirtime onarosteredbasis.
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isoftennotenoughtimefortheseworkersafter leavingsituationslikethat,”saidMay.
NowtheGovernmenthas announcedasofOctober31this year,peopleonthisvisawillnolongerbeableto applyforanextension.
“Weknowthischangeisgoingtohurtexploited migrantworkers”,saidCABNZnationalpolicy advisorLouiseMay.
“PeopleinAotearoaontemporaryworkvisas regularlyuseourservice,andwehaveexperience inhelpingpeopleaccesstheexploitationvisato leaveabusiveemploymentsituations.Sixmonths
“Itisnowtypicallytakingmonthsforavisa changetocomethroughanditcanalsotake monthsforamigrantworkertofindnew employment.Ourclientsoftenneedthesix-month extensiontogetthingssortedand backontheirfeet.”
Maysaidtheprospectofhaving toleavethecountrybeforehaving thechancetofindfurtherwork willaddtotheconsiderable stressmanymigrantworkersarefeeling.“Ifthe Governmentwantstohelpmigrantworkersand preventtheirexploitation,theyneedtountie people’sworkvisasfromindividualemployers, providefinancialandpracticalsupporttoexploited migrantworkerswhentheyneedtoleavean abusiveemploymentsituation,andallowthese workersenoughtimetogetthingssortedafter experiencingexploitation”.
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Thisinitiativeaimstohelpresidentsrepair brokenitemsratherthandiscardthem, fosteringacultureofsustainabilityand communityconnection.
TheKatikatiCommunityBaptistChurchis settolaunchitsownRepairCafé onNovember9,tellinglocals: “Don’tditchit,let’sfixit!”
Takingplaceat2WedgewoodSt,from 9.30am-12pm,theRepairCaféwillfeatureateam ofvolunteerrepairexpertsreadytoassistattendees witharangeofitems,fromtoastersandlampsto clothingandbicycles.Visitorsareencouragedto bringalongtheirdamagedbelongingsforachance tohavethemfixedatnocost.
RepairCaféKatikatispokeswomanVanessa Hudsonemphasisedtheimportanceofthe initiativeinreducinglandfillwaste.
“WethrowawayloadsofstuffinNewZealand, evenitemswhichoftenhavenotmuchwrongwith themandwhichcouldeasilybeusedagainaftera simplerepair,”shesaid.
havethetoolsorcan’tfindanywheretotake themforrepair.OurRepairCaféwantsto changeallthat.”
Inadditiontohands-onrepairassistance, thecaféwillincludeanIThelpstationwhere participantscanlearntotroubleshootissueson theirsmartphones,tabletsandlaptops.
Hudsonhighlightedthesocialaspectofthe RepairCafé,notingitoffersauniqueopportunity forcommunitymemberstobondovershared experiences.
“Ifyourepairabike,avacuumcleanerorajacket togetherwithapreviouslyunfamiliarneighbour, thennexttimeyourunintothatpersononthe streetorinashopyoualreadyhaveaconnection, makingconversationeasier.”
Theconceptofrepaircafésoriginatedinthe Netherlandsin2009,foundedbyjournalist MartinePostma.TheRepairCaféFoundation supportsgroupsworldwide,includingthenew initiativeinKatikati.
“Unfortunately,manypeopledon’tknowhowto repairthingslikepreviousgenerationsdid,don’t
LangtonsLingeriehasmovedafterbeing offeredanexcitingleaseopportunity at133WillowStreet.
ManagerDelysWilliamssaidthemovewassmooth andsheisreadytowelcomenewandloyalcustomers.
TheshophasbeeninTaurangafor60yearsandithas agreatcustomerbasethatWilliamslovestosee. “It’snotidealtomove,butmostofmyloyal customersknowwhereIam.”
Williamshasbeenworkingintheindustryfor17 yearsandheraimistomakeallwomenfeelcomfortable
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newstoreon133WillowStreet.
nomattertheirsize.
“Icanfindtherightproductforpeople,it’sa personalisedservice.It’sanicetimethatIcansharewith womenandsharemyexpertise.
“It’simportantformeforwomentofeelcomfortable intheenvironmentIprovide.”
“It’sextremelyrewardingseeingclientsleavingwith garmentstheypreviouslythoughtwouldn’twork forthem.”
Williamssaidhercustomershavebeensupportiveof hermove.“Theyjusttellmethey’llfollowmewherever Igo,sothat’sprettyencouraging.”
“Lingerieisanimportantmarket,”saidWilliams. “Ithinkmorewomenareunderstandingthattheir undergarmentsframetheirouterwear.”
Williamssaidtheserviceisn’tjustabouthelping women,“Butmakingthemenjoyandrespecttheirown bodiesregardlessofwhatsizeorshapetheyare.” Inthefuture,Williamshopesthattheclientelewill continuetogrowandthatshecancontinuetodowhat shedoesbest.
“ThebusinesstomeissomethingthatIcanoffer womentomakethemfeelgoodaboutthemselves.”
A popular feature ofthe14th biennial Bay of Plenty Garden and Art Festival, broughttoyou by principal partner Bayleys,is undoubtedly thegarden andarttrail.
Attendees can chooseaone-dayfestivalpass toexplorethe PalmersBethlehem-sponsored trailon any single dayfromNovember14-17 or opt fora multi-daypasstoenjoyallthe
festivalactivitiesthroughouttheentirefourdayevent.
Thisyear’strailfeaturesover60gardens, spreadacross79gardenandartstops.TheArt Studiotrailreturns,showcasingevenmore talentedartistsalongsidethemaintrail.
Visitorscaneasilynavigatethegardenand arttrailleavingfromthefestivalhubonthe TaurangawaterfrontviatheMountClassics busshuttleservice.
hornbeamhedging,akowhaigrove, andaredwoodforest.Attendees canalsolookforwardtoaflower andfoodfarm,acharmingcottage garden,asubtropicalretreat, communitygardens,seasideplots, andchef’sgarden;manybrimming withcolourfulblooms.
Allparticipatingprivategardenswillbeopen tothepublicduringthefestivalencompassing abroadareaintheWesternBayofPlenty, includingTauranga,MountMaunganui, Papamoa,TePuke,andforthefirsttime, PukehinaandPongakawa.
a broad area in the Western Bay of Plenty, including Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa, Te Puke, and for the first time, ukehina and Pongakawa
Thegardensondisplayvarywidely,from sprawlingrurallandscapestocompact urbanspaces,featuringbothediblesand ornamentalplants.Festivalgoerswill enjoyamixofbelovedreturninggardens andmanynewcomers,withnearlyhalf ofthegardenseithernewlyincludedor absentfromthelastfestival. There’ssomethingforeveryone, withhighlightssuchasamaplewalk,
The gardens on display vary widely, from sprawling rural landscapes to compact rban spaces, featuring both edibles and rnamental plants. Festivalgoers will njoy a mix of beloved returning gardens and many newcomers, with nearly half of the gardens either newly included or absent from the last festival with highlights such as a maple walk,
TheheartoftheBayofPlentyGardenand ArtFestival,broughttoyoubyprincipal partnerBayleys,willbeaflourishinghubof artistic,musicalandcreativeactivityinthe heartofTauranga’sCBD.
SponsoredbyCraigsInvestment Partners,BloomintheBay,thefestival hubontheTaurangawaterfront,promises asensoryfeastoflivemusic,floralart, exhibitions,stageacts,workshops,speakers, demonstrations,andgarden-themed activities.
Beforesettingofftoexperiencethe79 breathtakinggardenandartstopsonthe PalmersBethlehem-sponsoredGarden& ArtTrail,comeand checkout thespeaker’s corner, workshops,
andawellbeingarea.Therewillbeadaily Swageknifemakingdemonstration,saunas andcolddips,atattoodemonstrationand facialsculpting.
WiththepopularFloralArtCompetition, EmergingArtistsAward,andmorethan 70talentedartistsshowcasingtheirworks inTheCargoShed’sFestivalArtGallery andthechancetoparticipateinworkshops andliveentertainment,attendeescan immersethemselvesinatapestryofculture, community,andcreativity.
“Asafestivalgoeryouwillbeabletopop intoBloomintheBaytograbacoffeeor something toeatwhile planning yourdaily gardenandarttrailroute,incorporateavisit betweengardenandartstops,or organise yourdaily schedule to make sure you catch one of our inspirational speakers,” said festival director Marc Anderson
Bereadyforherbaceousborders, wildflowers,perennials,rose gardens,nativeandexoticplanting, andvegetableplots.Somehave embracedgeographicalorperiod themestoo,suchastheJapanese andItalianRenaissancegardens. Therearegardenswithspecificdetails tolookoutfor,suchasthosewithawaterfall,a winery,andonewithacentury-oldoaktree. Manygardenshaveenchantingnamessuch asTuiHideaway,TheOwlery,Redwood Acres,andonethatdeliversonitsPiwakawaka Paradisename,thankstoitsfreshwaterwetland inTePuna.
forthefestival.
Attendeescanenjoy a primary school gardenfocusedon composting,worm farms, butterflies,andedible plants
Historybuffswillbepleasedtoknowthe heritagegardensofTheElmsandBrain WatkinsHouseMuseumwillbeopen
TheBayofPlentyGardenandArtFestival willshowcaseanexcitingmixoflocal, national,andinternationalartists.The rangeofworkondisplayincludesceramics, pottery,glass,metal,abstract,watercolour, oils,mixedmedia,sculpture,jewellery, pastels,inks,wood,andchainmail. Artistscanbefoundinthegardens, hostingtheirownartstops,oratBloomin theBay,whereeachartistalsohasoneof theirworksondisplayintheFestival GalleryattheCargoShedonthe Taurangawaterfront.
UlemjGlamuzina,aself-taughtartist arrivedfromMongolia20yearsago.Over thelasttwoyears,shehaswonaCraig’s AspiringArtPrize,andthePeople’sChoice inthe2022MilesArtAward.Recently,she’s beenexperimentingwithcharcoal,ink,and othermediumstocapturethecomplexityof humanexperiencesandthenaturalworld.
MarleneShoresbringsgourdstolife throughintricatecarving,painting,dyes, andotherembellishments.Marlenewillbe givinglivedemonstrationsonsiteFridayand Saturdayat1pm.
PaulaKnighthasabackgroundin botanicalpaintingandnowpaintsmostly NZcoastalsealandscapesinacrylic.Recent worksfeaturelargerthanlife,colourful nativeflowers,plants,birds,andbutterflies.
SueMacDougallisarenownedartist
Artistswillbepresent at various locations, includingRobMcGregor and Meg Gaddum attheChloeWright Family Garden in Omokoroa,andartist Paula Knight at her seasidegardeninPapamoa.
celebratedforhervibrant,bold,and flamboyantworks.Herartisacelebration ofself-expressionwithoutboundaries, portrayingavividtapestryofneonpinks, electricblues,fieryoranges,andlushgreens.
WesternBayofPlentypoochesand theirownersareinvitedtofivewalks aspartoftheWanderDogsSummer Series.“TheseWanderWalksare morethanjustwalks–they’rea chancefordogstoexplorenew environments,burnoffsomeenergy, andforownerstoconnectwith otherswhosharealoveoftheirfourleggedfriends,”saidWBOPDistrict Councilteamleaderanimalservices PeterHrstich.
“Thisyear,forthefirsttime,we’ll beventuringintoWaitekohekohe RecreationalPark,onThompsons
Track,aswellassomeperennial favourites.”ThefirstWanderWalk isthisSaturday,November9at TePunaQuarryParkfrom10am. ThenextisatMcloughlinPark, offLandscapeRd,TePuke,on November23.Forthefullschedule, see:www.westernbay.govt.nz/ rules-regulations-and-licenses/animalservices/wander-dogs-walk-series Aphotocompetition–where peoplecansubmitsnapsoftheir dogsontheWanderWalks–will runviaWesternBayAnimalServices Facebookpage.
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ATauranga-bornwoman has set her sightsonrepresentingNew w Zealand in thenextWinterOlymmpics for icefigureskatingg.
PetraLahti,16,recentlywontthe seniorwomen’scategoryatthennational championshipsinChristchurch h on October 17-19.“Itwasagreatexperiencce overall,” shesaid.
Inthecompetitiontherewereabout 180 competitors.Lahtisaidicefigurreskating wasn’tapopularsportinNewZZealand, but it wasgrowing.
Beforegoingtothenationalchhampionships shecompetedintheSouthIsland championshipsinGoretoqualiffy WinninginGore,shequalifiedffor nationals;andafterwinningatnnationals she’squalifiedforjuniorworlds.
LahtiisontheNZARepTeam m and willbeworkingtowardsrepresennting NZ intheISUJuniorWorldChamppionships in Debrecen,Hungary,fromFebruuary 25-March 1.NextSeptember,Lahtiwillcoompete at the ISUOlympicqualifyingcompettition, most likelytobeinOberstdorf,Germmany Itistherethatshe’llaimtoquaalify f for the 2026WinterOlympicsinMilanno, Cortina “Thereareonlyafewspotsupfoorgrabs there It’llbeexciting.”
LahtiwasborninTaurangaand d spent threeyearsherebeforemovingwwith her family toFinland.
OncesettledinFinland,theystarted looking atsportsforLahtiandherbrothher, Kristian Bothsiblingsstartedplayingiccehockey “ThenmymumandIwentand
watchedthefigureskatingshowand Isaidtoher:‘Actually,Iwantto skatelikethat,Idon’twanttodoice hockey’andthat’swhenIdecidedI wasgoingtodofigureskatingandI fellinlovewithitimmediately.
“Figureskatinghasbeenmywhole lifesinceIwasthree,”Lahtisaid.
“Skatingisagreatsport;Ireally recommendittoeveryone.It’ssucha goodmixbecauseit’slikeathleticand artistic,it’ssuchagoodcombination.
It’sabeautifulspport.”
Lahtiattendshighschoolfull-time andtrainsforiceskatingsixdaysa week;about20hoursintotal.She doestwoicesessionsadayandofficetraininglikegoingtothegym,a danceclass,physio,plyometricsora jog.“It’sprettyvigorous.It’saloton topofschool.”
Lahtihastworoutinessheperformsat competitions–theshortprogramme, whichistwominutesand50seconds longandcanincludeonlythreejumps;
Getreadytolaceupyourwalkingshoes! BlueRoversFCisexcitedtoannounce itsupcomingWalkingFootballGala Day,setforNovember15atMorland FoxPark,1DevonStreet,Greerton. Kickingoffat6pm,theeventpromisestobe afun-filledeveningofsportandcamaraderie forparticipantsaged50andover. Walkingfootballisdesignedforthosewho preferalow-impact,socialsportingexperience. Teamsoffiveplayers,plusagoalkeeper,will competeinarelaxedatmosphere,focusingon enjoymentandteamworkratherthanspeed. Participantsareencouragedtoformteams whethertheycomefromaclub,business, churchgroup,family,orretirementvillage. WalkingFootballNewZealandaimsto promoteinclusivityandaccessibility,making
andthefreeskate,which isfour minutesandcanhavesevvenjumps Herpresentfreeskateroutine has a themebasedonadocummentary called ‘TheEarthFromAbove’ ’ HerchoreographerMonnia Lindfor, cameupwiththeideaanndeven took partinthedesignoftheccostume “I showedherpicturesofthheMount; that’s whereshegotthecolours s for the dress” Lindforssaidintheroutine, Lahti waslikeanymphcominngout of theground.
thesportsuitableforindividualsofvarying fitnesslevelsandphysicalabilities.Withits no-runningrule,walkingfootballprovidesa fantasticwaytostayactivewithoutthestrain oftenassociatedwithtraditionalfootball. Inadditiontothehealthbenefits,the galadayoffersachanceforparticipantsto forgenewfriendships,exploretheirlocal community,andenjoyauniqueblendof physicalactivityandsocialinteraction.As walkingfootballgainspopularityacrossNew Zealand,enthusiastscanalsolookforward toopportunitiesfortravelandexploration, participatingineventsindifferentregions. Joininforanengagingeveningofwalking footballthatcelebratessport,community, andfriendship! Registeryourteamfor$20at walkingfootballnewzealand.org.nz Formoredetails,contactNeil:0276103381.
TheGoldenSandsSchoolBoardinvites applicationsfromparentswhowishtoenrol theirchildrenatGoldenSandsSchoolin2025.
Enrolmentatthisschoolis governedbyanenrolmentscheme, detailsofwhichareavailablefrom theschooloffice.
Thedeadlineforreceiptof outofzoneapplicationsis: 12pm,Mon18November-sendto office@goldensands.school.nz
Theboardhasdeterminedthatthe followingplacesareavailablefor outofzonestudentsin2025NewEntrantx20 YearTwox4 YearThreex2 YearFourx2 YearFivex2 YearSixx1
Ifthenumberofoutofzone applicationsexceedsthenumber ofplacesavailable,studentswillbe selectedbyballot.
Ifaballotisrequireditwillbeheld on19November.Parentswillbe informedoftheoutcomeoftheballot withinthreeschooldaysoftheballot beingheld.
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After40years,VillageRadio anditsextensivemusiclibrary, whichincludes142,000tracks, 55,000titlesfromover10,000 artists,isonthemove.
“Wewillmoveintothedancefloor behindtherecordshopafewmetres awaywhiletheyrenovate,”station managerTonyRhindsaid.
“Thebuildinghasbeenclassifiedas anearthquakerisk.”
VillageRadiomovedintothe premisesonApril13,1984,and
broadcastsfromthefirstfloorofthe historicTownBoardbuilding.
“We’reaself-funded30-volunteer organisation.Sothat’soneofour challengesoverthenextlittlewhile,” Rhindsaid.
Theupcomingmoveisnotfarfrom theircurrentlocation,butthelarge numberofrecords,memorabilia, classicradiosandtransmitterswill necessitateconsiderablehandsand fundsfortherelocation.
“Wehavetopayforremovalsto movethisstuffoverthere,possibly
thecranecompaniestomoveit out,”Rhindsaid.
“Plusexternalstoragecost becausewedon’tthinkallthat stuffwillfitinthenewplace.”
Walkingintothestation’s studiospaceattheHistoric Villagefeelslikeenteringaliving museum.Itincludesa75-yearoldCollinsTransmitter,oneof theonlyonesleftinoperation worldwide.
“Itisswitchedoffrightnow. Nooneisallowedtooperate itwithoutanengineerhere,” Rhindsaid.
Thestationairson1368AM andislive-streamedonlineat villageradio.co.nzfrom8amto 5pm.
“Webroadcasttothefringesof Tauranga,”hesaid.
WhenSunLivevisitedthe studio,announcerEvanTurbott spunclassicssuchasPrettyLittle AngelEyesfromCurtisLeein thebooth.
“Allthetracksaremadeupof LPs,45s,78sandCDs,”hesaid.
TheaudioconsoleTurbottsat behindforhissetwasfrom1940 andbelongedtooneof theNewZealand broadcasting stations.
“It’salloldtimestuff, andthe transmitter takes several minutesto warmup intheother room,”hesaid.
Running StudioOne requiresafairamount ofmultitasking,asyoumust doaboutthreedifferenttasks simultaneously.
haveapassionformusicand enthusiasmtolearn,hesaid.
Golsbybecameinvolvedwith thestationafterreadingabout VillageRadioinTheWeekend Sunandits40thanniversary.
“Iwasabitcuriousaboutthe historicvillageradio. Youhearitonthe loudspeaker whenyou walk throughthe village.
“Youhavetodoone-armed thinking,queueyourrecords, andseeaboutthreetracks inadvancereadytoplay,” Turbottsaid.
Volunteerscomefromallwalks oflife,saidpaneloperationand announcerRobGolsby.
Somehavemusical backgrounds,andothersjust
“You canhear itonthe speaker outside. Butthe storyjust reallygotme thinking.
“Thisisabitofa matchmadeinheavenforme, bringingmusictogetherbutalso helpingpeople.”
Whenitfirstwenttotheair station,itonlybroadcaston Sundaysandpublicholidays, andonlyin2004thestation switchedtoplayingweekdays, Golsbysaid.
“It’sprettyhumblingforall thehistory.”
Creatingasuccessfulradio broadcastrequiresanartform
andskill,anditisessentialto listentohowaplaylistflows.
AnnouncerChristineGiddens saidthatlisteningtoasong’s firstandlastsecondshelps greatlywithhoweachsong complementstheother.
“Tooabruptachangeisnot verynice,”Giddenssaid.
VillageRadiohastwoaudio booths,onemoreclassicwith analoguetapesandvinylrecords andtheoneGiddenssetup whileSunLivevisited.
“Somepeopleareintimidated byallthevinylanddon’twant todothat,”shesaid.
Thestationisatreasuretrove ofantiqueradios,andoneroom doublesasamuseum.Itsofficial nameisTaurangaVillageRadio MuseumIncorporated.
Thestationislookingfornew volunteersandwouldloveto hearfromanyoneinterestedin engineeringandthetechnical aspectsofradio.
Anyonewishingtodonateor individualswantingtovolunteer canemailthestationat info@villageradio.co.nz.
Rhindislookingforanyone whowantstohelpwiththe relocation,tentativelyscheduled forFebruary2025.
“We’rejustwaitingforthego,” hesaid.
LearnerdriverNate Wadsworthisoneof48 youngdriversintheBay whospentadayoftheir schoolholidaysimproving theirroadsafetyknowledge.
The16-year-oldTaurangaBoys’ Collegestudentcompletedthe freeYoungDriverWorkshop,run byTravelSafeanditspartners.
“Igotmylearnerslicencein Marchandhavebeendriving withmymumsincethen,”said theMtMaunganuiresident. “ButIwanttomakesureI havegoodhabitsandknow everythingIneedtopass myrestricted.”
StatisticsfromNZTAWaka KotahishowBayofPlentyhas ahighfailratewithonly50.9% passingtheirpracticaldriving testin2023.
“It’snotenoughtobeableto driveacarandnotcrash,”said instructorSueFurmagefrom DriveSafeDrivingSchool. “There’sacurriculumthat theymustlearnandbeassessed on.Forsome,it’sabitofa rudeawakening.”
NateWadsworth,16,isgivenalessonbySueFurmagefromDrive SafeDrivingSchoolduringthefreeYoungDriverWorkshop.
Photo:DebbieGriffiths.
Theworkshopstargetthe agegroupmostlikelytobe involvedinacrash.They’re heldduringtheApril, July,andOctoberschool holidays,coveringkeytopics likespeeding,impairment, distraction,andvehicle maintenance.
Morethan500youngdrivers havecompletedthecourse since2019,includingDylan CartwrightfromŌmokoroa whohasanewfoundrespectfor otherroadusers.
“Theyhadatruckthereand wewereabletositupinside andseeitsblindspots,”saidthe
ProducervoteongrowingZespriglobalsupply
Afterextensivediscussionswiththe industry,Zespriwillseekgrowerapproval toexpanditsZespriGlobalSupply businessviaaProducerVote.Votingopens November11andclosesDecember5.
Theresolutionwillaskgrowerstosupport theallocationofuptto 420 additional hectaresofSunGold d kiwifruitper yearoversixyearsacrossItaly, France,Japan,South h Korea andGreece,subjecttoannual reviewbytheZesprriBoard toconfirmforecastdemand remainsaheadofsuupply andtheprovisionof f annual reportingtogrowers.
Theresolutionreflects significantgrowerinnput, industryfeedbackandthe needforZespritoeexpandin linewithforecastdeemand toprotectgrowerreeturns.
ZesprichiefexecutiveJasonTeBrakesays expandingoffshoreplantingsisimportantin continuingtodelivervaluetogrowersand reflectsboththepositiveoutlookforkiwifruit andanincreasinglycompetitivecategory.
“Zespri’spriorityistocreatevalueforNZ growers.Wedothatthroughanoutstanding productandbrandandalsobylisteningtoour marketsanddeliveringwhattheywantand seevaluein.What’scleaaristhatour marketswantmoreoofZespri’shigh qualityfruit,andtheywantit year-round.”
Forthevotetobe successful,itrequires supportffromatleast 75%ofproducers whovote,both bynummberand weightedproduction. Results s willbe announncedmidDecemmber.
17-year-old.“SowhenI’mnexttoa truckataroundabout,now,Iknow thatthedrivermaynotseemeand thatlargervehiclesneedtobegiven morespacetoturn.”
Untilthen,Cartwrighthadbeen taughtbyhisparentsbutafterwards, hebookedthreedrivinglessonsas wellasadefensivedrivingcourse.He passedhisrestrictedonhis firstattempt.
“Thecoursemadeusrealise howinvaluabletheadvicefrom professionalsis,”saidhismum,Liz
Wilde.“Isatinthebackseattaking noteswhileDylanwasgiventipsby aninstructorandwewereableto referbacktothoselater.”
It’snotcompulsoryforcaregivers toattend,butSueagreestheshared experienceisuseful.
“Parentsaren’talwaysthebest teachers,”shesaid.“Theyhave enoughexperiencetodothings instinctivelyastheydrive,butas qualifiedinstructors,wecanbetter articulatehowtodrivesafer.”
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Iwroteanarticleaboutthe terribletimeIwashaving withuninvitedvisitors devouringmyvegetable andflowergarden.
Ihadwildturkeysraiding mycrabappletree,andvisits fromaferalgoatthatfoundmy stileextremelyhelpfultoclimb overforafree-for-allinmy vegetablegarden.
Ihadpūkekowhowoulddig outeveryannualIplantedbut luckilyneverfoundmyvegetable garden,andthentherewerethe rabbits,chooks,birdsandthe occasionalsheepwholearnedto jumpthecattlestop.
Luckily,Ineversawwildpigsor deer,butIhaveseenthedamage theyhavedonetoothergardens.
Livingwithanimals
Ioncevisitedafriendwho livedontheoutskirtsoftownin adevelopedpark-likearea.
Therewasalovelywellmanicuredpondandbeautiful homeswithstunninggardens,all withnofences–itlookedlike somethingfromthepagesofa homemagazine.
Thatwasuntilafewwildboars camedownfromthehillsand spentanightexcavatingallthe lawns,onehomeafteranother.It wasdevastating!
OvertheyearsIlearned numerouswaysoflivingin harmonywithsomeofthese animalsandIhavelearnedalot aboutprotectingmyvegetable gardenatthesametime.
Ifyouhavefree-rangechooks, theyinevitablynavigatetheir waytothevegetablegarden.
Ilearnedtocovertheseedlings whensmallwithcloches,but oncetheseedlingswerelarge enough,thechooksseemed toignorethem,andtheywere happyjustscratchingunderthe plantsforworms.
Theywerefantasticatkeeping theweedsatbayoverwinter
Alwayscheckunderyour silverbeetleavesforslugs orsnailswhowillfeast onyourproduce.
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untilthegroundwarmedupand Icouldbeginplanting.Then overtheheatofsummer,they justrelaxedunderneathallthe vegetation.
IgrewaBuxushedgearound thegardenandthisseemedto keeptherabbitsatbay,they wouldrathereatfreshgrassthan navigateawaythroughthehedge. Inowhaveraisedvegetable gardenswhichmakesan enormousdifference,asyoucan easilyaddmetalarchestoyour bedsanddrapeinsectclothover thetop.
Ihaveseensomewonderful fullyenclosedstructuresaround vegetablegardens,mostlymade fromwoodwithnetting,which isfantastic,especiallyifyou growalotofberries.
Butinthevegetablegarden, itcanbethesmallestofinsects thatcancausethemostdamage. Forinstance,thetomatopotatopsyllid(Bactericera cockerelli)isasmallsap-sucking insectusuallyaboutthesizeof anaphidorababycicada. Theywilldamageyourtomato orpotatocropandtamarillo treesinnotime.
Theycanalsoaffectcapsicum, eggplant,chilliesandkumara. Thisiswhereraisedvegetable gardenscanbesoversatile. Ihavethisinsect-proofhouse,
whichcanbeeasilymovedon toanotherofmyraisedbeds forcroprotation.Itispresently havingarepair,havingbeenup forabout10years,soI’mjust reinforcingthecentreseam. Nopsyllidcangetinhere,and thetomatoesarehappyas! Thenyouhaveslugs,snails, caterpillarsandwhitebutterflies –anddon’tforgetcatsanddogs. Pluswhiteflies,scale,aphids, ants,carrotrustflies,mites, codlingmoths–thelistgoeson. Oh,Ihaven’tevenmentioned possumsorrats!
Battlingpests
Whileallsortsofproducts areavailabletocombatmany ofthesepests,aswellasafew oldwives’talesthatIhave tried,Inowworkonthetheory ofhavinghealthyandwellcompostedsoilandfeedingmy plantsregularly,sotheyarein thehealthiestconditiontheycan be.
Yes,Imayloseafewfromthe oddcaterpillar,butmyplants arehealthyandlefttodotheir ownthing.
Idisposeofanyplantsthat looksuspectintomygreen wheeliebin,leavingmycompost freeofanynastysporesthatcan betransmitted.
Alwayschooseplantvarieties naturallyresistanttopests, plantyourseedlingsintheright
conditions,plantbeneficialplants thatwillencouragethegoodinsects, rotateyourcrops,waterwisely,and covervulnerableseedingswhereand whennecessary.
Rememberthathavingafewpests isanaturalpartofgardening. Itremindsyouthatyouwantto workwithnatureratherthan againstit.
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SincethelaunchofTauranga’skerbside foodscrapscollectionsin2021,more thanninemillionkilogrammesof foodscrapshavebeencollectedand compostedsofar.
TaurangaCityCouncilsustainabilityandwaste managerDanSmithsharestheanswerstosome ofthemostcommonfoodscrapsquestionsthe
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councilgetsasked: Whyisitbesttoputfoodscrapsin myfoodscrapsbinratherthanmy rubbishbin?
Foodscrapsdon’tbreakdownin landfillliketheywouldifyouburied theminyourbackyard.Because oxygenisremovedinlandfill, foodscrapsproducemethanegas (emissions)whenbreakingdown. Compostingfoodscrapsthroughour kerbsidefoodscrapsserviceinstead, meanstheycreate70%lessemissions whenbreakingdown,andcanhavea secondlifeascompostinstead.
CanIusecompostablebagsinmy foodscrapsbinlikeinAuckland?
Asourfoodscrapsarecurrently
Gardenersarebeingwarnedofa dangerousdiseasethatcanspread frompottingmix.
Legionnaires’diseasecanbecaughtfrom bagsorbulkloadsofpottingmixand compost.Itisatypeofpneumoniawhich canleadtoamild,flu-likeillnessormore severesymptoms.
turnedintocompoost,we can ’ t use compostablebagsjjustnow as they don’tfullybreakdoown.Auckland’s foodscrapsareconnverted into energyandfertiliseerinstead
HowcanIreducethesmell?
Youcankeepany y smelly food scraps,likeoldmeaat,bones or dairy inthefridgeorfreeezeruntil the nightbeforecollecttion. Ismyfoodscrapsbincollected weeklyorfortnighhtly?
Foodscrapsarecoollected weekly WhatcanIdoifmmyfood scraps binisbroken?
Visittauranga.govvt.nz/foodscraps andscrolldowntofinda link to requestanewfood d scraps bin
HealthNewZealandsaidtherehave been108casesofLegionnaires’disease confirmedacrossthecountrythisyearand urgedgardenerstotakecare.
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tauranga.govt.nz/foodscraps
officerofhealthDrCherylBruntonsaid thediseasecouldbesevereand,insome cases,life-threatening.
“Baggedpottingmixandcompost cancontainLegionellabacteriawhich, whenbreathedin,cancause Legionnaires’disease.”
hilThomsen,whowrotethebookThe PracticalKiwiGardener,saiditwas importantnottoletpottingmixbags dryoutwhichcouldincreasetheriskof Legionnaires’disease.
“Pottingmixcanbeusedtospreadonto thegardenbutalsoforre-pottingindoor
plantsoroutdoorpotplants.
“Thatisthetimetobevigilant.”
SpringvaleGardenCentregeneral managerGarethCartersaidpeople neededtobeawareofthediseasebutthey shouldnotbefearfulofgardening.
“It’sjustabouttakingprecautions.”
Cartersaidspringwasthetimepeople preparedtoplanttheirsummervegetables suchastomatoes,capsicums,beans, lettucesandcourgettes.
“Inthenextfewweeksbasically,if you’regoingtogrowasummervegetable nowisagoodtimetoputitin.”
Together,we’re sendinglessto landfillandmoreto farmsandorchards. Withover 9millionkgs ofourfoodscraps collectedand compostedsofar, andcounting.
Sendinglessfood scrapstolandfillalso meanswe’rereducing ouremissions. So,thanksTauranga.
Auniquefestival showcasingrareplantsand plantrelatedproductsis backinTauranga againthisyear.
PlantFestwasstartedby HollieProcteroneyear beforeCovidhitin2019, withthefirsteventbeing heldattheHistoric Village.Manyindoor plantvendorsexhibited.
HeatherJonesandher threedaughters,Nicole, MirandaandSarah,took onPlantFestmantlein December2022after decidingitwasagoodfit fortheirlifestyles.
Fastforwardto2024 andthegirlshave retainedtheunique festivalwithvendors comingfromfarand widewithavarietyof rareplantsandplant relatedproducts.
PlantFestisa once-a-yearevent nowheldatthe TaurangaRacecourse. ThisyearonSunday November24from 9amto2pmvendors willbeopentoassist.
“Wehave“Dr Thomas”fromKentia Palmswhowillbe availabletoassist andadviseonyour difficultorsickindoor plants.Justbringthem alongontheday,”said thegirls.
“Wehavethe
PalmersWelcomeBayownerRyanChoywaterssaladgreens.
Springistheperfecttimeto p plantsummer-readyfruits andsaladgreens,andPalmers W WelcomeBayiscelebrating withaspecialsale.
“Anediblegardencanbeasbig as yourbackyard,withfruittrees liningadriveway,orassimpleasa few potsofherbsormicrogreens on yourwindowsill,”saidowner RyanChoy.“Withtheweather warmingup,it’saseasonfornew growth.Anythingyouwantto enjoybyChristmas,liketomatoes, capsicum,strawberries,corn,or lettuce,shouldbeplantednow.”
W Whenplanningyourgarden, Choyrecommendsfocusingon threeessentials:sunlight,shelter, and water.
“Ifyouhavethesethree elements,there’snoreasonyou can’tgrowsomethingdelicious,” he said.“Oneofthebestthings aboutanediblegardenisthe reward-notjustintaste,but in reconnectingwithnature. Plus,growingfoodathome
ThePlantFestcrewaregearingupfor anotherfun-filledevent.
amazingJazzbandfrom TaurangaBoyscollegeat theshowaswellasgreat coffee,greatfoodanda coupleofprofessional tattooartists.
“Wehavestaffwith trolliestohelpyouback toyourcarswithyour purchases.”
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significantlyreducesyour environmentalfootprint.”
Choypointsoutthatmanyplants suitsmallerspaces,likeminipeach treesthatthriveinpots.
“They’reagreatchoicefor anyonewantingadeciduoustree withfull-sizedfruit,evenona smallpatio.Vegepodsarealso fantasticforlow-growingsalad greens.”
Fromediblenativeslikehoropito
pepperandsocietygarlicto familiarsaladingredients, PalmersWelcomeBayhas somethingforeveryspace andtaste.Choyrecommends approachingoneofhisstaff memberswithanyquestions. “I’vemadeanefforttobring veryknowledgeablepeopleonto myteam.That’swhatcustomers expectfromPalmersandthat’s definitelywhattheygethere.”
Saturday, 23rdNovember10:00am
This year ’ s Pasifika Festival in the Bay wasan“incrediblecelebration” of Pacificidentities,languages and cultures.
Between8-10,000peoplearrived in Katikatitobepartofthefestival whichwasheldatKatikatiCollege.
Thisyeartherewere1034 performers,32groups,nearly30 stallholdersandnineSteam-Ed (science,technology,engineering, art mathematics) workshops
fromall over the Pacific including Tokelau,Niue,CookIslands, Tonga,Samoa,Kiribati,and Fiji SoundsofthePacificechoed throughouttheareaasgroup aftergroupgaveittheirallin traditionalcostumes.
EventdirectorMelanie Cottinghamdescribedthestudents –whocamefromalloverthe BayofPlentyandAuckland – as “ courageous happy proud and
AnopportunityforBoPresidentstofeel theChristmasspiritwiththeiconicmusical masterpieceofHandel’sMessiah,broughtto lifebyScholarsBaroqueAotearoa.
Thechamberchoiristheonlyauditionedearly musicchoralensembleinBayofPlenty.With internationalaccolades,it’sregardedasoneofthe country’sbest.
FriederikeAndrehasbeeninthechoirasa sopranoformorethantenyears.
“Welookforwardtothisperformanceeveryyear. Youmightthink‘it’sjusttheMessiahagain’,but wealwaysdosomethingfreshorfindaspectsin therichmelodiesofthemusicthatwe’venever seenbefore,”shesaid.
MusicdirectorChaliumPoppyisrenownedfor hisextraordinaryabilitytodrawoutthebestin
boththechoirandtheorchestra.
“Hehasafantasticenthusiasmandpassionfor themusicandislikelytobedressedasHandel whichaddstotheatmosphere,”saidAndre.
Foursoloistswilltakethespotlightoutfront; sopranoGinaSanders,altoCharlotteMcDonald, tenorIainTetley,andbassJonathanEyers,whois returningfromtheUKtoperform.
Handel’sMessiahwillbeperformedon November23at7.30pmatSt.MaryImmaculate inTauranga,andNovember24at2.30pmat WaihīMemorialHall.
TheWeekendSunhastwodoublepassestogive awaytotwoluckyreaderswhocantelluswho composedMessiah?
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Starting next week and spanning over four days, the Ba en and Arts Festival will showcase the beauty and diversity of the region’s gardens and the creativity of talented artists. People are urged to get ready to explore the wonderful Bay of Plenty and visit their ch n 60 beautiful gardens and meet more than 100 magnificent artists. Artists will display their works throughout gardens and galleries located around Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty.
Startingnextweekandspanningoverfourdays,the BayofPlentyGardenandArtsFestivalwillshowcase thebeautyanddiversityoftheregion’sgardensandthe creativityoftalentedartists.Peopleareurgedtogetready toexplorethewonderfulBayofPlentyandvisittheir choiceofmorethan60beautifulgardensandmeetmore than100magnificentartists.Artistswill displaytheirworksthroughoutgardens andgallerieslocatedaroundTauranga andtheWesternBayofPlenty.
People will also experience fascinating landscape gardens, exhibitors, live music, tasty food and beverages and the amazing Festival G hub “Bloom in the Bay”.
Peoplewillalsoexperiencefascinating landscapegardens,exhibitors,live music,tastyfoodandbeveragesandthe amazingFestivalGalleryatourfestival hub“BloomintheBay”.
TheWeekendSunhasthreetickets togiveawaytowhocantellushowmanydaysdoes theBayofPlentyGardenandArtFestivalrunfor?
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If you ’ re into craft beer, live music and barbecue,thisfestivalisforyou.
TaurangaSmoke–Brews,BandsandBBQs iscomingtoSoperReserveonSaturday, November23.
Aftersuccessfullyrunningforthreeyearsin ŌtautahiChristchurch,thefestivalisexpanding andcomingtoTaurangaforthefirsttime.
EventorganiserRichieDaviessaidamemorable momentfromapreviousyearwasseeingeveryone cometogetherinŌtautahi,justenjoyingtheday, dancingtolivemusic,andbondingoverBBQ.
“There’saspecialenergywhenpeoplearehaving agreattime,andIcan’twaittoseethatsame magiccometoTauranga.
“Ourgoalissimple,tobringpeopletogether overgreatfood,drinks,andlivemusicinafin, livingatmosphere.
“It’saboutcreatinganunforgettabledayout thatcelebrateslocalvendors,talentandthejoyof thecommunity.”
It’stakenDaviesandthecrewayeartoorganise theeventandthey’reexcitedtoshowcaseTauranga’s
Withhelpfromhugecurlywigs, flouncesoflaceandmilesofbrocade, localswillbetransportedbackto 16th centuryLondonatTauranga RepertorySociety’snextproduction.
Theplay,NellGwynn,isbasedon thetruestoryofKingCharlesII’s favouritemistress.
“Nellwasanorange-hawker andbecamehugelysuccessful asthesecondwomanactorin Englishhistory,”saiddirector DennisFenwick.“Shewentfroma guttersnipeprostitutetotheroyal courtastheKing’sconsort.” Fenwickdescribedtheplayas ‘tremendouslyfunny’.
“WhenIreaditforthefirsttime threeyearsago,Ithoughtitwas nice,”saidFenwick.“WhenIfirst hearditreadbyouractors,though, wewereallinstitchesbecauseofthe characterisationstheybrought.”
Fifteencastmembersaresupported bymusiciansonstageandmorethan adozencrew,includingsetdesigner andcostumier,AlfWeston.
“Alfhasworkedinternationallyand atTVNZ,”saidFenwick.“Hehas createdthemostamazingcostumes. We’refortunatetobesurroundedby peoplewhoareenormouslytalented tobringthiscelebrationofhistoryto lifeonthestage.”
NellGwynnwillbeperformed at16thAveTheatrefromNovember 22toDecember7.
uniquelocaltalent,food,anddrinkofferings, bringingafreshflavourtothecommunity.
Withlip-smackingBBQ,ice-colddrinks,andan electrifyinglineupofrockbands,thisfestivalhas everythingtokeeptheenergypumping.Notto mentionthenot-to-be-missedVIPareatoelevate yourday.
“It’sallaboutsoakingingoodvibes,discovering greatfoodanddrink,andenjoyingthe entertainment.”
Thefestivalisacashlessevent,soyoucanpay withPayWaveandspendmoretimeenjoyingthe barbecue,brews,andtunes.
Ticketsaresellingfastsograbyourstoday.
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Ticketscost$18-$30andcanbe purchasedatwww.iticket.co.nz
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LastweekendIwenttotheTrinity WharfHotellaunchofabig,bold andbeautifulnewbook.
‘PaperboyWriter’,byTommyKapai Wilson,isalavishly-illustratedcollectionof adecade’sworthofcolumnswrittenforthe BayOfPlentyTimes.
I’vealwaysadmiredtheclear-eyedhonesty ofTommy’scolumnsandthisreallydoes lookgood.TheinestimableGraham Clarkdesignedit,partlyreturninga favour.TommyoncehelpedGrahamfind fundingforhisownmagnumopus,his encyclopaedicstudyofTauranga’shistoric musicscene,‘TheRightNote’.
Freshandrelevant
Buthowevergooditlooks,Irecommend itmainlybecauseofthewitandwisdom, theinsightandhumanityin
eventstolargersocietalshifts, meansthatthisveryindividual historyofTauranga-forthat’s whatitis–isstillfreshand relevant,whethertalkingabout placenames,WaitangiDay, rugby,familyorathousand otherthings. PerhapsstopatTrinity Wharfandseeforyourself: they’relimitedandnotin bookshops;forauniquelylocal Christmasgift,thismightbe justthething.
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Tommy’s writing. A weekly column can become quickly dated. I’m sure mine have. But somehow Tommy’s ability to see a bigger picture, to tie small
Movingon.Hornplayers.Taurangahas somecrackersandoneofthebestfeatures onanewalbumfromSplizEnzkeyboard playerEddieRayner.IreckonEddie’sa somewhatoverlookedinfluenceonNew Zealandmusic.
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Mendelssohn’sHebridesOverturewasinspiredbyhisvisittothe remoteislandstotheNorthofScotland.
Thisworkcapturestheimpressionofthe wavesoftheAtlanticcrashingagainstbasalt pillars,withseagullscryingoverheadandstorms passingthrough,saidastatementonbehalfof BOPSymphonia.
“AmonthaftertheendofWorldWarII,the 81-year-oldRichardStrausswasinspiredbya youngAmericansoldiertowritehisnostalgically elegantOboeConcerto,areflectionofthecalm thatfollowedthosehorrificyearsofwar.Bringing
thismasterpiece tolifewithus isAuckland Philharmonia Orchestra’sPrincipal Oboe,BedeHanley, whosevirtuosityhas takenhimaround theworld,teaching andplayingin NorthandSouth America,Europe, andAustralasia.
“Barber’sAdagio forStrings”hasa specialplaceasa piecethatspeaksto peoplewherewords fail–ithasbeenplayedinpublictocommemorate manyeventsofpublicgrief,includingthefunerals ofAlbertEinstein,JohnF.Kennedy,followingthe September11attacks,andmanyothers.
“Thenacompletelydifferentworkof“stormand stillness”–Schubert’sSymphonyno.3,writtenina yearoffuriousactivity.Whileteachingfulltime,he composedmorethan200works.
“ExpectaworkbubblingoverwithItalianate sparklewhichchallengesformalexpectationswith youthfulcharm.Itwillbeafinewaytosignofffor theyearandusherinthesummerseason.”
STORMANDSTILLNESS,conductedby WilliamMcElwee,isonSunday,November24, 3pmatHolyTrinityChurch,215DevonportRd, Tauranga.TheWeekendSunhastwodoublepasses togiveawaytowhocantell uswhatwastheinsipiration forMendelssohn’sHebrides Overture?Enteronlineat: www.sunlive.co.nzunderthe ‘competitions’section.Entries closeTuesday,November12.
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TaurangaCityCouncilisproposingtoamenditsAlcoholControlBylawtoformalisea temporaryalcohol-freeareathathasbeenappliedoverthepastsixsummers. Theproposedamendmenttothebylawisthat:
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Someoneoncewrotealetter tohisfriends,andheusedthe phrasehavingnohope.
Ifevertherewasatimewhenthereisno hopeinmanyhearts,itistoday.Theevents oftheworldcanbeprettyhope-draining. ThewarintheMiddleEastandUkraine, theskulduggerygoingonininternational politics,floodsinSpain,famines,depravity, poverty,childabuse,murders,riots,and violence; thesethingswhichfillournightlynews nightafternight.
It’snowonderwhymanytrytofind somethinggoodtofilltheirliveswithhope.
TheletterwriterImentionedearlieradded tothephrasehavingnohope,withthe words,andwithoutGod.Thethingis,he waswritinginabout60A.D.
Whatwastruethenistruetoday.Thetwo gotogether.Nohope,and,withoutGod.
Statisticstellussomethinginteresting. Accordingtowww.research.lifeway. com,Christianitycontinuestogrow.The percentageofnon-Christianswhoknow aChristianisclimbing.Morethan90 millionBibleswillbeprintedthisyear.And inthedecadefrom2012to2022,nine hundredthousand,that’sninehundred thousandpeople,weremartyredfortheir
Christianfaith. Thosestatstellmethere areagrowingnumberof peoplewhoarefinding hope,andtheyarefinding it,inGod.
It’seitherahope-lessend withoutChristorahopefilledfuturewithHim. Checkoutalocalchurch nearyouandIknowyou’ll findlotsofhope-filled peoplethere.
StephenWhitwell,C3City Church,Tauranga
