“Hickory Dickory dock, the Mouse ran up the clock.” That bit’s true. There’s the mouse perched on the clock. “No idea how it got there,” laughed Michael Cox, retired watchmaker and benefactor of the Western Bay Museum’s clock and watch collection
“A bit of mischief I suspect. ” “The clock struck one, the mouse ran down ” That bit is nonsense because the clock has gone seven and the mouse is still there. For all the museum ’ s timepieces, it’s still difficult to get the right time, because
few, if any, of the watches and clocks work. “They’re old and have done their time,” said Cox. Then there’s the party piece – a German Black Forest cuckoo clock. It’s now on permanent display at the museum and the cuckoo performs on request. The
clocks weights that drive the movement are adjusted, the hands are physically swerved to near the hour, and you await the cuckoo Read more about the cuckoo clock and the career watchman on pages 14-15.
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It’s a local fixture, a landmark, high above the Daisy Hardwick and Waikareao Estuary – a flagpole reaching skyward from behind the fence of a stately old Pillans Point home. When the All Blacks played, a black flag bearing a silver fern fluttered our loyalty and support But this week, the proud New Zealand flag, a constant patriotic reminder to kids traipsing up the hill to Pillans Primary about exactly who they are, hung limply at half-mast
And the very familiar Model A Ford, which chugged up and down that same hill, sat quietly, respectfully, in its garage
Because the compatriot who flew the flags and drove the car is gone. Businessman, financier, barrister, James (Jim) Lindsay Smylie died last week, at home, surrounded by family He was 79
Smylie and his legendary Model A, his signature get-about-town ride, have had their last outing The cars ‘puck-a-ta’ song has been silenced for the moment
And the Bay of Plenty Vintage Car Club has lost a stalwart, a friend As has Tauranga’s Aero Club, Yacht and Power Boat Club, the Tauranga Club, the Racing Club and its Japan Cup
The car is family
Smylie’s Model A was special, very special, according to Donn White, chairman of the BOP Vintage Car Club “Even as a very sick man, just a couple of weeks ago, Jim was shuffling around in the garage, calling the shots, as we worked on the car ”
The car is family – it was owned by Smylie’s father, it was treasured when it passed
quickly became a “darling” institution with local investors, and a dependable, empathetic ear for sports groups and organisations seeking sponsorship and support More often than not it was forthcoming
to Jim, and it will remain an heirloom Some families have silver, the Smylies have Model As
The funeral notice painted Smylie “ a strong man who lived life on his own terms with proud resilience and determination to the end ”
The notice said Smylie “truly did it his way ” And now, also in the vein of Sinatra, he has faced his final curtain
His legacy is one of passion and leadership, according to wife, Kaaren Smylie “A man of vision, integrity, a man of insight and generosity whose legacy will live on in the people he inspired and institutions he helped shape ”
When Smylie founded the used car lender’s Western Bay Finance in 1989 it
In August 2004 a full front-page photo appeared in the Bay of Plenty Times The Steamers had just beaten Auckland at Eden Park and Smylie’s ‘Western Bay Finance’ brand was centre stage, emblazoned across 15 Steamers rugby jerseys heaving with pride and delight as skipper Wayne Ormond held aloft the Ranfurly Shield Smylie considered rugby more than sport –“ a symbol of resilience and community pride, values he embodied through his life”, said Kaaren Smylie
But a couple of years later his brand plunged into receivership after bad debts on its $53 million loan book breached allowable assets to liabilities ratio It left 3000 investors in limbo
At the time a devastated Smylie reportedly admitted “his life would never be the same ” and promised to “work hard to repay investors”. Fifteen months later investors had been repaid more than $40 million dollars, or 82 cents in the dollar
It was about that time the unstoppable
Smylie became a barrister “That was a measure of the man, ” said Donn White “When most of us might pull back, Jim would give things a go He had gumption and energy Things were never too hard.”
Joy ride with a journo
Smylie was canny One day he drove up to The Weekend Sun office on The Strand in his Model A and tried to impress this reporter with the intricacies of something called “ a water-cooled, L-head inline four with a displacement of 201 cu in”
It was wasted on someone who calls the AA to change a puncture Smylie figured that but took me for a nice motor anyway Along The Strand, up Devonport Rd I felt noticed Then down Takitimu Toll Rd. “Damn!” snarled Smylie when he realised he was up for $4 20 just to take a journo for a ride Then after checking there were no cops watching, he suddenly heaved hard to starboard and we bumped, bounced and bobbed across 20-30 metres of open rough country, effectively the traffic island, to reach the city bound lanes But he saved the thick end of $5 by dodging the toll booth Thanks for the encounter Jim, thanks for the experience, thanks for the memory Hunter Wells
trees in Greerton Village has sparked surprise, pragmatism, but also disappointment among the community who question the decision.
Two trees on Cameron Rd were removed by council contractors on February 15.
Waipuna Hospice Charity Shop assistant manager Penny Vaughan is dismayed over the sight of two large stumps left behind. “I feel really, really sad. It’s taken character away It’s ugly…I got such a shock when I saw it. We took pride in those trees, especially during blossom time. It’s all part of the street ’ s look, and I think it’s destroyed that.”
Iconic
Trees have become an iconic part of Greerton village, with seasonal changes enhanced by yarn bombing, lighting and festivals among them.
Waipuna Hospice Charity Shop manager Naomi Harrison
removal “A woman came around handing out flyers a few days before work started, but we didn’t know what was going to happen She didn’t specify which trees would be affected We were told they were just trimming the trees, not cutting them down. She wasn ’ t a council person; it was whoever was going to do the contracting work, informing us of the road closure.”
Greerton Business Association was also taken by surprise.
“Whilst we were aware, via a generic maintenance notification, that some works would be undertaken in Cameron Rd with regards to the trees, we were not expecting to find two of them cut down completely,” chairwoman Rebecca Busby said.
The association was working to enhance the village’s aesthetic, including installing lights around tree trunks on Chadwick Rd and plans to expand this to the Cameron Rd, said Busby “I’m disappointed to see such lovely trees removed….Having trees in high profile places is a
projects.”
Busby said the association supports necessary maintenance for safety reasons, but emphasised this removal was unexpected; she’s keen to learn more about council’s tree management plan. “We’ll look to council for more information on their plans, so we can represent the views of our member businesses in future.”
Greerton Lotto Shop owner Belinda Sands said the chopped trees had roots pushing up into the footpath. “I heard that someone had tripped up on it.”
TCC Spaces and places
acting manager Ross Hudson said council’s Urban Forest team engaged Arbor Care to undertake maintenance work on trees in this section of Greerton.
“The two trees removed were Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Trees), each removed due to separate, but significant concerns. The tree outside McDonald's Greerton was in decline, with extensive
deadwood that posed a risk to public safety”
The second tree on the small strip adjacent to carparks was identified as having a structural defect, with roots primarily developed on one side.
“This raised concerns about its longterm stability, and due to potential risk of failure removal was deemed necessary, ” Hudson said.
“While we acknowledge the loss of these trees is unfortunate, public safety is also our priority We remain committed to protecting and growing the city's urban forest, and any tree removal in public spaces is not considered lightly”
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Asian paddle crab catch numbers in Tauranga have grown from 26 to 325 annually in the past three years, but population numbers are difficult to estimate.
The fresh data on the invasive pest comes from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council working with The University of Waikato and Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital, which monitors and gathers information on the crabs.
Asian paddle crab trapping occurs each summer in Tauranga and Ōhiwa harbours in the Bay of Plenty
First detected in New Zealand in 2000, the Asian paddle crab was initially discovered in Tauranga Harbour near Matapihi rail bridge in 2018.
BOPRC biosecurity officer, marine and freshwater, Andy Wills said the Asian paddle crab
is listed as a Progressive Containment species within the BOP Regional Pest Management Plan.
“Eradication is not likely, but the crabs are pests that the council aims to prevent from spreading, reducing the distribution, or eradicating within parts of the region over time,” Willis said Females can produce up to 85,000 eggs annually, and the larvae can float for up to four weeks, Wills said. “[As such] It’s likely their distribution range is quite wide within the Tauranga Harbour”
From the past two years of recorded trapping data, TMBC has observed a significant spread of the invasive species across Te Awanui (Tauranga Harbour)
TMBC co-chairperson Carlton Bidois said the crab was first detected in more concentrated areas in Tauranga Harbour but is now found from Otawhiwhi in the north to Raungataua Bay in
the south. “It suggests a progressive expansion, reinforcing the need for continued monitoring and long-term management efforts.”
TMBC works closely with iwi, scientists and local government agencies to assess population density, breeding patterns and potential impacts on the ecosystem.
knowledge of likely ‘hotspots’ into their programme. ”
The trapping programme will also inform impacts on our native paddle crabs by virtue of what is caught at any one time and vital in order to assess the trajectories of any invasion, he said “You never know what else may turn up ”
The first details have been revealed for a brand new motorsport and driver training facility in the Bay of Plenty’s TECT Park. Thunder Ridge Motorsport Park is the brainchild of Hampton Downs co-creator Tony Roberts, long-time racer Roger Williams and former Pukekohe Park and Hampton Downs circuit manager
Gary Stirling Plans for the facility in TECT Park, just off State Highway 36 between Tauranga and Rotorua, are welladvanced and the objective is to create a flexible Bay of Plenty facility for both regional and New Zealand events and automotive industries, and for the wider Kiwi motorsport community as a whole.
The 3.2km circuit will have eight corners and a 26m elevation variation with rising and falling features reflecting the landscape.
It will include high-speed banked corners which will be designed by racing drivers
An investigation is underway following a fire at Tauranga Marina.
Emergency services were alerted to multiple vessels on fire at 1.20am Wednesday and crews contained the blaze to two boats
Five fire trucks and three support vehicles fought the blaze, with crews from Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Greerton stations. A Fire and Emergency New Zealand spokesperson said crews were in attendance until 7.15am.
Until the Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigator completed their investigation, police could not confirm whether the fire was suspicious.
Hato Hone St John was notified of the incident but not required, a spokesperson confirmed
“The data collected will inform future biosecurity interventions, long-term management and control strategies,” Bidois said “A number of our former University of Waikato students, from the three local iwi, led by Caine Taiapa and Waiaria Rameka and others, have been carrying out regular Asian Paddle surveys over many years, ” University of Waikato director of science - Tauranga, Christopher Battershill said in an email.
“They have included traditional Māori monitoring devices and
Two weeks of resurfacing works are planned for Hewletts Rd in Mount Maunganui later this month
This includes new asphalt layers and new road markings for the Tōtara St, Waimarie St and Jean Batten Drive intersections and the Golf Rd roundabout.
Work gets underway on Sunday, March 16, for two weeks, with crews on-site from 8pm-5am, Sunday to Thursday nights. During these hours there will be lane closures, some full closures and detours in place. No work will take place on Friday or Saturday nights.
Weka
The North Island weka population is booming in the Bay of Plenty Numbers are growing and the birds are becoming more common in Rotorua and Whakatāne, Weka Recovery group lead and senior technical advisor Rhys Burns said. Weka are large, brown, flightless birds known for their feisty, cheeky and curious p personality, Burns said
Asian paddle crabs are aggressive predators and will outcompete native crab species and actively predate other invertebrate species in harbours, estuaries and along beaches, said Battershill. “They will also target kaimoana species such as bivalves, especially the more vulnerable younger life history stages which are easier to crack open ” Learn more at: www.boprc.govt.nz/ environment/pests/marine-pests/ asian-paddle-crab
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Weka are likely found in about 5% of the North Island, a significant increase from 30 to 40 years ago when there were fewer than 1000 left, Burns said There is no accurate assessment of current weka numbers, but Burns was confident there more than 20,000 on the North Island.
Pāpāmoa Volunteer Fire Brigade has retired its siren, choosing to rely on alternative alert methods to notify firefighters of emergencies
The brigade, which responds to an average of 210 callouts per year, has turned off the siren as its primary alert system, Fire and Emergency New Zealand said in a statement on Tuesday Instead brigade members will be notified via pagers and Fire and Emergency’s Availability and Messaging System (AMS) app
The siren had been both a reassuring and disruptive presence for the community, Fire and Emergency Bay of Plenty group manager William Pike said
“Hearing the siren go off can give comfort to people that the brigade is active and will respond when their community needs them.”
But he also acknowledged when it goes off at night, or multiple times in the day, it can cause disruption. Pike reassured the community that alternative alert systems were sufficient to maintain the brigade’s usual response times.
A government proposal to reduce compliance requirements for vintage car owners is being treated as good news by Bay of Plenty Vintage Car Club
The Government proposes reducing the need for Warrant of Fitness checks for vintage light vehicles aged 40-plus from six to 12 months. A WOF is needed for privately owned light vehicles weighing less than 3500kg Gross Vehicle Mass.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said about 128,000 vintage vehicles are in New Zealand and evidence shows initial pass rates for these vehicles are higher compared to all vehicles under 40 years old “In fact, light vehicle WOF pass rates actually improve as vehicles age from 40 years old showing that, with proper care, some things really do get better with age ”
The Government is consulting
the public on the proposal until 5pm April 4, 2025. Submissions can be made at: nzta.govt.nz/ consultations.
Bay of Plenty Vintage Car Club chairman Donn White said his club had been campaigning for an extended WOF system since “pre-Covid times”. White said in winter months, vintage cars are rarely used, and when it comes to the six-month WOF, they’ve only done kilometres it took to get to the WOF centre. “A WOF can cost in the vicinity of $90 for six months ” This adds up to $180 per year, and White said most of the 400 BOP Vintage Car Club members own several vintage vehicles. “Some have large sheds crammed full of vintage cars, motorcycles, and so forth.”
White believed vintage cars were very different from daily driving cars For a car to be classified as “vintage” it must be 40-plus years old, however cars older than 30 are allowed to join BOPVC Club to avoid waiting for the vehicle to be too old and
expensive for restorations.
White said owners typically keep their vintage cars in good condition and are very safetyconscious, not wanting to wreck their pride and joy
“The cars get pampered a lot more than your average daily driver…Quite a lot of the cars are literally restored front to back, so they’re almost new again.”
White said all of this means a typical vintage vehicle is “ very reliable and is presented pretty solidly, so the chances are it’s not going to be involved in serious accidents and it’s also not going to fail a WOF check as readily as an average car would”.
With figures showing and about 39,000 private motorhomes in New Zealand, the Government also proposed to extend the need for six-month Certificate of Fitness inspections, for heavy motorhomes over 3500kg GVM, to 12 months
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Pāpāmoa Playcentre, which covers its running costs solely from donations, is hosting a gala day at Simpson Reserve this Saturday, March 8, from 10am to 2pm, to create a new swing area.
The licensed early childhood education service, which is co-operatively run by parents and whānau, supports around 50 families, said Pāpāmoa Playcentre teacher Abi Kilduff.
“Pāpāmoa Playcentre is a not-for-profit early childhood education centre.
“However, it’s special, unique quality is that parents and caregivers stay with their
children on-session and share in their magical pre-school years. ”
Because it’s not a private ECE with fees, the playcentre has to raise money to fund its running costs and extra projects such as upgrades, or item repairs or replacements.
“This is a big challenge for us, especially in today’s current financial climate,” said Kilduff. Gala attendees can expect a bouncy castle, a bouncy slide, face painting, gala games and a bean bag throw
There will be a sausage sizzle, ice creams, shaved ice cups, a bake sale, plus a coffee cart and market stalls. “We also have a free zone with playdough, colouring, blocks and some
garden games, ” said Kilduff.
“As it’s our first gala we are unsure how much we will raise but as local businesses have been so generous and we have great prizes up for grabs, hopefully a good amount. ”
Kilduff said funds raised will be used to create a new swing area
“We recently fundraised to build a new playground as our old one had to be torn down and now our swing area needs attention ” Kilduff said the gala day will have lots of prizes up for grabs.
“We have gala games, which have four levels of prizes, with top prizes including Baywave family passes, My Ride vouchers, café/restaurant vouchers, Classic Flyers family passes plus many more. We are so incredibly grateful.”
Milly McHardie reckons someones going to bag an unbelievable bargain this Saturday, March 8, at The Cargo Shed.
“There’s heaps of great quality clothing in these piles,” said the Envirohub project co-ordinator, ahead of a $1 Clothing Sale being held as part of Sustainable Backyards month.
The clothing is excess stock from opportunity shops, collected and sorted by Turning Point Trust.
“It’s clothing that might otherwise end up in the landfill,” said McHardie.
“People just buy too many clothes and the op shops can ’ t cope with it all. Last year, we estimate that we diverted around 850kg of clothing from landfill.
One tonne
“We’re hoping to have around a tonne of clothing to put up for sale on Saturday”
It highlights the volume of clothing we consume as a society, McHardie said.
Clothing doesnt break down fast in landfills In fact, not much does because it’s compacted down so there’s no oxygen to help it decompose.
“With modern fast fashion, we ’ re trying to get people to look at their habits. In NZ there’s around 180,000 tonnes of textile waste every year ”
McHardie said ‘ op shopping’ is a great alternative; not only cheap, but sustainable.
“This the second time we ’ ve done this. The first time was in September for the Climate Action Festival, and it absolutely blew up as an event.
“We had more than 800 people come through. Since then, there’s been demand for it to happen again so we think it will be an annual or even twice-a-year event. ”
All funds raised will go back to the Turning Point Trust to help those in the community living with mental health or addiction issues, McHardie said
The $1 Clothing Sale on Saturday from 10am1pm at The Cargo Shed, Dive Crescent, Tauranga City Sales will be cash only – no Eftpos
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Western Bay of Plenty’s Doggy Day Out is set to sparkle, with a star-studded lineup of experts ready to unleash their wisdom on the district’s dog owners
The paw-pular annual free event is being hosted by Western Bay of Plenty District Council at the Ōmokoroa Sportsground on March 22, from 10am-2pm WBOPDC events specialist Vicki Lambert said former police dog handler Nick Wilson, who specialises in solving dog behaviour and training problems, will speak at the event for the first time “Nick studied under pioneering behaviour analyst Dr Susan Friedman, who is based in Utah and known for her work on
positive reinforcement and ethical animal training Having worked with more than 1000 dogs over the past 10 years, Nick has also trained with renowned animal behaviourist Mark Vette ”
Returning for a guest appearance is former animal services officer Betty Hall, who last year retired from council after a 35-year career in animal services
Betty returns!
Lambert said Betty, who remains passionate about responsible dog ownership and education, will talk about harmony in the home around dogs
This year ’ s event has a ‘Doggywood’ dress code – with pooches invited to dress up for
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Doggy Day out is back on March 22, and as usual pooches are invited to dress up.
the day with prizes up for grabs
“The best-dressed competition is always a highlight and I’m really looking forward to seeing the pups strut their stuff on the red carpet, ” said Lambert
An array of activities and entertainment will be on offer, including food trucks, dogfocused market stalls, face painting and arts and crafts for tamariki
Lambert said Mount Maunganui Dog Training Club will be on-site with agility demonstrations “and the North Island St Bernard Association will be educating people about the breed, sharing their strength, skill and gentle nature ” More event details are at: www westernbaygovt nz
Three new Automated External Defibrillators in Welcome Bay – plus three in other suburbs across the city – are now operational.
The AED installations in Welcome Bay came from the efforts of residents Tina Neville and Sonia Anderson.
After a close friend’s life was saved by an AED, Neville personally gained understanding of the importance of the easy-to-use small device that gives a safe electric shock to someone having a sudden cardiac arrest.
Following this, the Welcome Bay Zumba instructor asked friends for money in lieu of presents when she turned 50 and purchased her own AED which is always in her car
Neville and Tauranga Hospital nurse Sonia Anderson then campaigned for publicly available AEDs in the Welcome Bay area – because there were disproportionately fewer in the ward compared with other areas in Tauranga.
“I’m very happy because I know these [AEDs] are going to save somebody’s life, if not many
lives,” said Neville. The friends also contacted Bay Venues to get support to put them outside their locations in the area – more recently, they spoke to Welcome Bay ward councillor Hautapu Baker “Tauranga City Council acknowledges the need for publicly available AEDs within the ward and are happy to support this initiative by providing two AEDs for the area – one at Welcome Bay Community Centre, and the other at Waipuna Park Pavilion,” said Baker
Hato Hone St John Tauranga also donated an AED to Selwyn Ridge School in December 2024. Bay Venues community centres and halls manager Piers Zajac-Wiggett said in addition to the new council-funded AEDs in Welcome Bay, three new AEDs have been installed by Bay Venues at the Bethlehem Hall, Cliff Road Hall and Elizabeth Street Community & Arts Centre.
“Through working in partnership with council and the community, it’s really pleasing to have such a positive outcome in that we now have six more AEDs available across the city for people to access 24/7,” said Zajac-Wiggett.
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Tauranga City Council is inspecting the wastewater network across the city this month
Work to inspect the network in the city centre, Arataki, Matapihi, Mount Maunganui/Airport/ Omanu, Pyes Pā/Tauriko, Greerton, Matua, Maungatapu, and Pāpāmoa, began earlier this month, and will run through until April
According to council, two different types of inspection will be required: manhole assessments in berms and the road corridor, and smoke testing on public and private property
“We’re investigating infl f ow and infiltration, which are the ways that
extra water, such as stormwater, groundwater, or seawater, can enter the wastewater network
“By reducing this extra water, we can lessen the strain on our wastewater treatment plants and create more capacity to handle future city growth ”
Residents, property owners, and businesses on streets where the work will be carried out will receive a letter advising them of the timing of the works and contact details All work is weather dependent While works are under way, temporary traffic management will be in place Find out more at: https://letstalk tauranga govt nz
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Five people are vying to be Tauranga’s new Māori ward councillor
Nominations have closed for the Te Awanui Māori Ward by-election after Mikaere Sydney resigned his position in January
Sydney was elected to Tauranga City Council in July 2024 but was unable to take up his position due to illness and has been on unpaid medical leave.
Mayor Mahé Drysdale said the by-election was being held under unfortunate circumstances, but it was good five candidates were standing.
“It’s now up to voters to have their say on who they think will best represent Te Awanui at the council governance table.”
He encouraged people with an interest in the ward to get involved in the by-election.
“Enrol on the Māori roll if you are eligible, get to know the candidates who are standing, and then make sure voting papers are submitted when voting officially opens next month.”
Suaree Borrell
Borrell was the runner-up in the July 2024 election She previously told Local Democracy Reporting she stood in council elections to raise civic awareness and to encourage other Māori to stand.
“It’s my job to focus on getting wāhine Māori into local elections,” she said last year Democracy was about representation and she believed, on balance, Pākehā males were wellrepresented.
Tauranga electoral officer Warwick Lampp said the by-election would cost about $55,000. Te Awanui ward byelection candidates
“To get the best form of democracy you
need the diversity at the decision-making table, otherwise all you ’ re going to get is the same perspective.”
Borrell’s hapū is Pirirakau and she is the deputy chairwoman on the board of her iwi Ngāti Ranginui.
George Ngatai
Ngatai is a breakfast radio host on Aotearoa FM and chief executive of the Whānau Ora Community Clinic in Auckland.
He said he is a proud descendant of Ngāti Whakahemo, Ngāti Awa, and Ngāti Maniapoto
He wanted to bring a strong Māori voice and inclusive leadership to local government Driven by his passion for community development and the importance of genuine relationships with local iwi, Ngatai said strengthening partnerships between the council and mana whenua was essential for Tauranga’s continued growth
His goal was to serve as a voice for Māori communities throughout Tauranga
David Ratima
Ratima said he was ready to commit full-time to whakawhanaugatanga (building relationships and connections)
He said he was most interested in the decisions councils and boards make about communities and the services they deliver to communities Councils must take appropriate account of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to facilitate participation, he said “I believe we have a responsibility to represent all communities within our rohe that encompasses Te Awanui Māori Ward ” He is of Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngāti Whakaue, Raukawa, Tainui, and Ngāti Kahungunu descent
Hemi Rolleston
Rolleston is Mikaere
Sydney’s uncle and organised a fundraiser for his nephew
He was standing as a “proud descendant of Tauranga Moana iwi”.
He said he had the connections, skills,
Get your environmental project some help!
Bay of Plenty schools, kura, kōhanga, kindergartens and early childhood organisations interested in creating an environmental project at their facility can now apply for funding.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s School Sustainability and Resilience Fund is calling for applications for 2025. A funding pool of more than $100,000 is available to be allocated to the fund, with a maximum of $10,000 excluding GST to be allocated per successful project.
So whether you ’ re building a wetland, collecting rainwater for your garden, or have another project in mind, get your application in Applications close Friday, March 14.
For more information and to apply, visit: www boprc.govt.nz/living-in-the-bay/communityfunding/school-sustainability-and-resilience-fund
experience, qualifications and heart to be an effective and passionate advocate for Māori and for the benefit of all
Over the past two decades he has held senior executive positions at Te Awanui Hukapak and Callaghan Innovation, and Crown Research Institute Scion He has also held senior leadership roles at Tauranga City Council He said he had skills and experience in governance He is currently the chairman of McDiarmid Institute, InZone Education Foundation, Community Governance Aotearoa, and Ngati Whakaue Assets
Ange Webster
Webster said she has experience on boards ranging from whānau trusts to national organisations across sectors such as disability, education, and tourism
Her campaign would be grounded in upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi in every decision made at the council table
“I believe it’s time for all of us to come together, unite our thinking, and act as one
“By bringing our values into local governance, we can create a more inclusive and accountable Tauranga for all our whānau ”
Postal voting documents will be sent and voting opens on April 7 Election day voting closes April 29 at 12pm. The results will be announced by May 5
People of Māori descent can choose which roll they want to be on
If they are on the general roll and want to vote in this byelection, they can change to the Māori roll up to election day by going to the Electoral Commission’s website www vote nz, or by texting a name and address to 3676 to get a form sent, or by calling 0800 3676 56
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People can now vote for their most-loved fish of Aotearoa, with the Fish of the Year Te Ika o Te Tau competition back for 2025
Organisers hope to attract 5000 voters to raise awareness about New Zealand’s unique and vulnerable fish species.
Event spokeswoman Kim Jones said the competition aims to engage Kiwis with the country ’ s diverse freshwater and marine fish while
highlighting the threats they face.
“Many of our freshwater and marine fish are found nowhere else in the world.”
Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust is the competition organiser –those keen can go to its website and choose up to three New Zealand fish to vote for Voting runs from March 1-16, with the winner announced March 17 Votes can be cast at www mountainstosea.org.nz/fishoftheyear
With March being Sustainable Backyards Month, Envirohub Bay of Plenty is offering a calendar of events to connect, learn, inspire and have a voice in the protection of the environment and people in the region.
Next Thursday, March 13, there’s a Herb Storage and Seed Collection workshop from 7pm9pm at Wesley Church Hall, 100
Thirteenth Ave, Tauranga South. Here, you can learn how to build a collection of quality seeds of various herbs, with drying and storage methods of seeds to be demonstrated Hosted by the Tauranga Herb Society, event pre-registration is essential Tickets cost $5 Email: tgaherbsoc@gmail com to register
Near to the hour, people gather
And wait. And watch. Their gaze fixed on a clock on the wall. The time is immaterial. The moment not so
They’re waiting for an act. Well, half an act.
A cuckoo clock that just “cucks” – doesn’t do the whole “cuckoo”
You don’t get the whole shebang
The clock is ticking off the minutes, and the seconds And then, on the hour, a tiny door flies open, and the cuckoo squawks “cuck….!
“Just cuck, not cuckoo” said Michael Cox, a retired watchmaker, volunteer and benefactor at the Western Bay Museum down busy main street in Katikati
And there’s good reason for an underperforming, half an act, cuckoo.
“One of the bellows has had it,” said Cox. The clock is old and you can only “cuckoo” for so many years before your bellows give out.
Inside the clock there are two small wooden bellows covered with leather or synthetic fabric. They’re connected to the clock’s movement, and they push air through pipes, like and organ, to make the two notes of the cuckoo call.
reputation
The bird’s cry is one of the delights of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, but the bird is not.
Its name is apparently derived from the word ‘cuckold’ meaning a man betrayed by his wife which reflects the cuckoos mating habits.
would be branded ‘ a rogue, a fraudster and a cheat’.
Regardless, the cuckoo is a party piece at the museum. Still quaint and cute, the cuckoo performs on request.
“Visitors spot the clock and naturally want to see and hear the cuckoo ”
So staff adjust the weights that drive the clock movement, sweep the hands close to the hour and wait a minute or so for the cheeky cuckoo to perform.
“The performances are to order The clock’s not running all the time,” said Western Bay Museum manager Paula Gaelic.
And even though the bird is ‘tired’, it is resilient and has ensured its own survival. It’s gone up on permanent display at the museum.
Exhibitions, like the recent clock exhibition, come and go but the cuckoo clock just keeps on ‘cuck-ing’.
“We decided it sat comfortably in the setting of the pioneer kitchen at the museum, ” said Gaelic. Because obviously the clock had special significance when brought to New Zealand by an immigrant European family Designs of cuckoo clocks are many and varied This one, with its elaborate pheasant, rabbit, stag and gun motifs, could have adorned a hunting lodge in the alps.
“It’s an iconic clock that many young people wouldn’t understand and so it deserves to be seen ” said Gaelic.
The ‘Jezebel’ bird will lay several eggs to several males in several different nests each season. It’s the only bird not to rear its own young, using other birds to handle incubation and feeding duties
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The tiny and tired cuckoo will give command performances of its “cuck” for visitors.
There’s now a Blac Forest Clock competition and workshop each year with the more flash and elaborate clocks selling for $20,000-plus Or you can look at your phone for the time and it costs nothing But no entertainment, no “cuck”
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The clock also points to a rich vein of expertise and knowledge within the ranks of the Western Bay Museum’s volunteer service
Like Cox, who learned his watch making craft in Clerkenwell, South West London, an enclave of clock and watchmakers, jewellers and other creatives
After six-plus decades in the industry, he’s not an obsessed hobbyist His walls aren ’ t covered in clocks
“How many clocks do you have at home?” he asked pointedly
“Well, none, ” I said Point made
All his clocks, mostly mechanical ‘eight day clocks’, were inherited when the self-proclaimed “ ten pound Pom” arrived in New Zealand and bought a watchmaking business from a Scot called Bill Spooner
“They were in boxes, and stayed in boxes, until I gave them to the museum ” He remembers all the small detail because, said Cox, watchmakers are finicky people – they’re about precision, detail, specifics Their business is their personality
And it’s a business Father Time has himself caught up with Cox said watchmakers, and their craft, are becoming obsolete, victims of changing
in mechanical watches.
“They’re all quartz crystal movements ” There is little need for more ‘Michaels’.
But the cuckoo, and the rest of the museum ’ s clock collection is in safe hands, good hands with 60 years watchmaking experience
The Te Poi section of State Highway 29 will be closed in both directions for at least two weeks from Monday, March 10.
In a statement, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Waikato system manager Andy Oakley said the closure meant scheduled pavement rehabilitation works could be completed “ more quickly”.
“We do not take road closures lightly,” Oakley said.
“We know that roadworks are disruptive for residents and local businesses, but this is critical maintenance work, which will
improve everyone ’ s journeys longterm. ”
The section of SH29 affected is between Te Poi Rd and Stopford Rd, beginning from 6am March 10 Light vehicles will be detoured via Te Poi Rd and SH24 or Te Poi South Rd and SH28, adding around five minutes to journeys along SH29. Heavy vehicles will be detoured via SH27, SH24 and SH28, adding around 15 minutes. SH29 residents’ access will be maintained at all times during the works, however localresidents will need to liaise with traffic control teams onsite during the closure period.
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For talented competitive swimmer Janae Higgins, there was always one frustration: the diver’s block.
“I’ve been swimming for almost two years now Backstroke’s my strongest and then freestyle,” said the 22-year-old Pyes Pā resident and member of the Special Olympics Tauranga squad.
Despite racing in three regional competitions, placing first in one of them, and training for New Zealand’s 2025 National Summer Games in December, getting up on to the diving block was impossible without someone holding her hand
“Janae has cerebellum atrophy,” said Lisa Higgins, referring to her daughter’s neurological disorder that affects balance and co-ordination.
“She has an imbalance in her muscles – so for her, the weakness [when] going up and down stairs meant she needed support.
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In fact, it was a casual comment by Lisa suggesting the simple solution that led to Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre looking into accessibility options Aquatics operations manager at Bay Venues, Mike Page, said the $2000 handrail was custom-made and installed late last year
“Special Olympics Tauranga swims at Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre weekly This incredible group and all its members are a valuable part of our community of users and they have been using
our pools for many years now
“We are thrilled the new handrail installed on one of our dive blocks in the main lap pool is making a difference to their swimming experience.”
“That handrail means Janae can get up there and dive,” said Lisa
“In fact, it’s not only made the diving block accessible for her, there have been so many kids and other adults who use it too ”
The handrail can be removed for particular activities or events such as swimming sports
“We believe this handrail is also going to be very useful for many other members of our community who might have previously found it difficult to utilise the dive blocks,” said Page
“I’ve used it several times now, and it is awesome, ” said Janae “It meant I could do something I’d always wanted to do, and I can do it by myself ”
Janae will be one of 73 Tauranga athletes to compete in sport from indoor bowls, swimming, powerlifting, athletics, ten-pin bowling, golf to basketball at 2025’s National Summer Games from December 10-14 in Christchurch
Tauranga Special Olympics Club welcomes any sponsorship or support from the community to help the athletes get to the games.
To help out, email: tauranga@specialolympics org nz
A more efficient showerhead is one of many simple changes you can make to reduce your water use and save money, according to Tauranga City Council. Through the Tauranga City Council showerhead exchange programme, residents can replace their old, inefficient showerheads with new, waterefficient models that use just nine litres of water per minute And doing so will contribute to Tauranga’s ongoing effort to conserve our city's water, said Tauranga City Council water
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With ongoing diagnoses and long treatment journeys, the Child Cancer Foundation is urging Kiwis to show their support for the organisation by donating to this year ’ s nationwide Street Appeal on Friday, March 14, and Saturday, March 15. Foundation chief executive Monica Briggs said the high number of families needing support this summer – with 37 new families referred to the foundation in December and January – highlighted the urgent need for continued care and resources
“Every week in Aotearoa, three more families receive the devastating news that their child
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“The cost to deliver our vital services is $6 5 million per year, and we receive no direct government funding That’s why our Street Appeal is so important – every donation, big or small, helps us be there for these families when they need us the most ”
With collection sites across Aotearoa, the foundation is calling for volunteers to donate two hours of their time to collect funds and help make a difference on March 14-15
And it won ’ t be just volunteers who will be out in force – look out for fun characters and fundraisers, including Outpost 42’s Star Wars costumed collectors and community events nationwide
Welcome Bay Lions Club’s Kids Fun Day is back for 2025 with this year ’ s event catering to everyone
The Kids Fun Day will be held at Tye Park from 10am-2.30pm on Saturday, March 15.
Organisers Sue Lowe and Anne James said this year they will welcome Parafed Bay of Plenty and the Halberg Trust, who bring their own equipment to cater for children with physical disabilities
“We are really happy this year to be able to include all children in our fun
day activities ” The annual event – which is a way for Welcome Bay Lions Club to give back to its community – is open to everyone, with all the usual fun on offer
James said families should get ready for a wide offering of free games, entertainment and activities – with many of the games being traditional family fun from New Zealand’s yesteryear
“A lot of games we will offer are traditional old games like potato and spoon races, sack races, tug-ofwar and three-legged races – which
we see don’t that often see thhese days, including a colouring competition, bouncy castle and badminton ”
“New this year will be a demonstration of Scottish Country dancing, a balloon n man, and we have invited the ownners of classic cars ”
There will also be a sausage e sizzle, a food truck and a coffee cart, to satisfy hungry tummies
The Welcome Bay Lions C Club Kids Fun Day is on March 15 from 10am-2 30pm at Tye P Park in Welcome Bay “Kids enteer for free, and for adults it’s a gold coin donation,” said Jaames “We’re looking forward to seeing everybody there ”
March signals change, a shift in seasons and a chance to embrace new beginnings It’s a reminder that progress is made one step p at a time, but it starts with action
Across Tauranga, people are stepping up, asking questions, starting conversations, and getting involved in shaping their communities
While leadership has changed, what really drives progress is the people who care enough to be part of the conversation
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isn’t just about speaking up, it’s about taking action, working together, and finding solutions that make a real difference
At Youth Voices Action, we ’ ve seen young people eager to step up, ask k questions, and be part of shaping their commmunities Their ideas and passion are a spark thaat drives change
This month, in partnership with Lobby for Goood, we ’ re making it easier than ever to take thaat first step We’re working on launching a new w advocacy toolkit designed to give people of a all ages the confidence and know-how to get invvolved Whether it’s starting a conversation witth your local councillor, organising a group aroound an issue that matters to you, or learning how w decisions are made, this toolkit is here to guide you
No matter your experience, there’s a place for you u to take part Change starts with everyday peoople, let’s make it happen together
I think it is okay to love people, love life, and yet find the world we live in difficult to tolerate
People are amazing – they do beautiful things, create, sacrifice and are generally fun to hang out with Well most people! But the world can be mis-shaping and damaging
Politicians disappoint us, big business rips us off, historical differences divide us, our sexgender obsessions disorientate us, social media misinforms us, our ever-deepening desire to be self-fulfilled is an unhealthy idolatry The world we gift our children is somewhat toxic
The biblical phrase for this is ‘fallen’ Us humans, when we choose to screen God out of our lives and our world, create environments of harm others And here’s the tragedy – everyone of us is fallen, capable of actions and of creating atmospheres that erode others’ humanity
Some people are particularly gifted – they can impact workplaces and countries with toxic arrogance
There is good news though The bible celebrates that “God so loved the world that he sent his only son ” God’s response to our fallen world was to enter it and to grimly encounter in its toxicity God entering the world is the Christmas story and the source of real hope – God does judge the world, he loves it He moved in!
God loves this world and offers us the healing of our hearts so that we can go into the world and be healing and grace Church is our best attempt to build a healing community around the love of God – now that is a counterculture!
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To fulfil the wishes of Te Puna’s late champion Jo Gravit, people young and old have been able to understand and appreciate the local memorial hall’s new artworks this month.
Gravit – a long-time Te Puna resident who died in December 2023 – commissioned the works for the hall.
Local artists Que Bidois and Sam Allen created the artworks and –with help of a scissor lift and engineer Teia Dunster-Little –recently installed the precision-
made works in steel and glass.
“This space has been completely transformed,” said Bidois, who with Allen were chosen to create artworks for the Te Puna Memorial Hall foyer
The formal “reveal” of the works happened February 18 – and since then a public celebration has followed via two workshops, organised as part of a grant from Creative Bay of Plenty
“We relied heavily on Creative Communities all through this project,” says Beth Bowden, who co-ordinated the process
“Arohanoa Matthews has been with us all the way, and Annie Hill and Kelcy Taratoa helped me get started A crazy coincidence: Kelcey rang Que out of the blue just as the instal
was being completed. In a way, he was the first to react to the works in place.”
To fulfil Gravit’s wishes for this to be a community project, and the works to be “owned” by Te Puna as a whole, workshops are being held to encourage understanding and appreciation of the images, their meaning and their making
The first workshop saw Te Puna School pupils visit the hall on March 4 The second workshop is an all-comers affair, starting 9am next Saturday, March 15
At this workshop the artists will be present to describe their creative approach and to answer questions – and there may be opportunities for some community creativity to be expressed as well.
“Important, permanent public artworks are unusual occurrences anywhere,” says Ian Duncalf, chairman of the hall committee.
“To have them here in Te Puna is a huge privilege that will continue forever” d ll
Autumn is the time to start thinking about winter illnesses. Te Puna Pharmacy is supporting its rural community in staying well, offering flu vaccines from April 1, along with updated Covid-19 vaccinations.
“We strongly encourage getting both vaccines together – one in each arm – for the best protection,” said owner and pharmacist Ollie Rew “The flu vaccine changes every year to target the most troublesome strains from the northern hemisphere, and the recently updated Covid-19 vaccine now covers the JN.1 strain, keeping it as relevant and effective as possible.
“Covid-19 is mutating all the time; it may be less deadly, but it’s more contagious,” said Rew Walk-ins are welcome at Te Puna Pharmacy with flu vaccines free for eligible groups, including those aged above 65, pregnant women, and those with certain medical conditions. Covid-19 vaccinations have no restrictions but remain essential, especially for vulnerable people.
“If you ’ re feeling unwell, a simple Covid-19 test can help rule it out, and wearing a mask is encouraged when you ’ re sick. It’s not to protect you, but rather those around you who may be vulnerable.”
Alongside health services, the pharmacy also stocks a thoughtfully curated selection of gift ideas,
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Curcumin, from turmeric, has benefits for many body tissue types This means curcumin can help balance faulty chemistry that leads to disease
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“A person ’ s rise or fall, success or failure, happiness or unhappiness depends on their attitude a person ’ s attitude will create the situation they imagine” – James Lane Allen
How I view something depends on my response to it. For example, I fell and hurt my knee and it became badly infected Afterwards I found I was nervous when I went for my morning walk and it made me even more nervous as I focused on not falling. I also realised it was more likely to happen again because of this focus. I decided I would do two things – pray and do balancing exercises. Immediately, I felt I had taken back control and was more confident again. Now, when I go out walking, I feel confident and relaxed and enjoy my time. Just one small thing, but each of those small things makes a difference to the quality of our lives. What are you focusing on that is
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Many musicians I know are talking about AI
Not just musicians, of course But recently AI music generators have become widely accessible, in the way text and image generators did a year or two back
It’s a bit of a worry, I was told So I had a play around, as you do, and I can confirm – it’s a bit of a worry
Song generators create songs – I hesitate to use the word “write” – based on well, based on anything really The one I used was Mureka, but there are many options
You can suggest a song name and it will generate lyrics; it will create a melody, rhythm, musical backing; and male or female vocals, from smooth soul voices to shouty rock. It will sound to all the world like a real song: the backing is immaculate, the best session band you could find; the singing is convincing; the tunes don’t seem particularly interesting but they’re perfectly serviceable and often catchy It takes two minutes – it’s a bit of a worry
What’s possibly more of a worry is what it can do with greater guidance You can input some lyrics and it will “finish” them You can input your voice and it will generate a song with “ your ” voice singing There are almost endless possibilities to be “helped” What singer or songwriter isn’t curious? Who isn’t going to try it, if only for a free trial?
On the generator I used there were actual songs they had licensed that you could use as models
I read the BBC reporting that last week in the UK more than 1000 musicians – including Annie Lennox, Damon Albarn and Kate Bush – released a “silent” album in protest at the UK government ’ s planned changes to copyright law, under which AI developers will be able to use any creators ’ content on the internet to help develop their models, unless the rights holders elect to “ opt out ”
The album features sound recordings of empty studios and performance spaces, demonstrating what the artists fear is the potential impact of the proposed law change It’s a bit of a worry
But enough about AI How about some gigs?
Under the bridge Japan’s gods of maximally overdriven jet rock ‘ n ’ roll, the legendary Guitar Wolf, will be playing under the harbour bridge on the afternoon of March 15 After a series of extraordinary alternative international visitors already this year – The Schizophonics!
C O FFI N ! King Brothers! – this looks like another one for the ages Somacaine play support Meanwhile, Dunedin’s Nick Hyde – proud participant in the write-a-song-a-week-for-a-year
challenge – presents a solo set and his second album, New Horizons, at the Waipuna Park Pavilion in Welcome Bay on March 18; Dave Alley is back at the Jam Factory on March 20 playing acoustic guitars, lap steel, fretless bass, harmonicas and percussion; and WAI TAI, a groundbreaking Māori-World Fusion Collective under the musical direction of Robyn Kamira is at The Arts Junction in Katikati on March 21, another folk club event
If you love art, you cannot miss The Mount Art Group’s upcoming three-day exhibition and sale. The group is hosting its annual exhibition and sale on Friday, March 14, Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16, from 9am-5pm daily at the Mount Surf Club
“We welcome you to come along and see our artists’ works and enjoy our latest exhibition and art sale.”
The Marra Sprint Triathlon at Mount Maunganui this Sunday, March 9, 2025.
The signature event is the Sprint Distance, being a 750m swim along the shore, 20km Cycle on a flat 2 lap course, and a 5km run around the Mauao Base Track. Attracting local and visiting athletes alike, it caters for novice to experienced athletes of all abilities.
The event is a swim, bike, run for all, with different distances for each category.
For the mini section for kids aged 6-11, it’s 100m + 2km + 1km; the Monster/Short is 400m, 10km and 2km The sprint event is 750m and 20km and 5km Find out more at: triathlontauranga.org.nz
Baycourt Community & Arts Centre is set to come alive this Easter with a stunning concert series, part of sensational lineup of performances during the Port of Tauranga 62nd National Jazz Festival, from April 7-21
“The Baycourt Concert Series is made up of four Addison Theatre gigs and three X-Space gigs,” said festival director Marc Anderson
“The Addison Theatre gigs will feature the Wurlitzer as part of the Salute to Swing, an act honouring Rodger Fox; Steely DNA – a Steely Dan tribute act – and the NZ Army Band Jazz Showcase ” Jazz icon Rodger Fox, a respected educator, musical director and big band leader, died last year
This festival’s special concert honours him with performances
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by two big bands, showcasing 50 years of the Rodger Fox Big Band’s music, featuring talented musicians and soloists who worked with him Expect surprises in true Rodger style, but also the classic Big Band sound he was famous for Director of the Tauranga National Youth Jazz Competition Liam Ryan has known Rodger Fox for more than 40 years.
“He was a friend and a colleague. I toured in his bands, recorded with him and he was involved in the National
Youth Jazz Competition here in Tauranga in a variety of roles for 40 years Fox was a Life Member of the Tauranga Jazz Society
“The tribute concert which is being assembled for the 2025 National Jazz Festival will be a stunning one-off event involving two separate big bands made up of musicians from both his Wellington and Auckland based big bands,” Ryan said “Rodger worked hard, and he played hard And he swung like crazy! So, we are all looking forward to hearing his musical family raise the roof in his honour”
More gigs, glitz and jazz will be taking place in Baycourt’s X-Space Tickets for the Baycourt Concert Series are on sale at:
Saturday 8 March
Art in the Park
Original art for sale Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui Weather permitting 9am - 5pm Tauranga Society of Artists
Association Croquet
On Sat Mon & Wed 9 15am for 9 30am start at Club
Mt Maunganui 45 Kawaka St Visitors & new players
welcome Ph Peter 07 574 9232
Bay Singles Social Group
Join a bunch of over 50’s young singles Weekend dinners, pot-lucks occasional outings Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762 Andrea 021 133 0313
Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus) his disciples and early believers All welcome Lifezone
-7-Oaklane-Judea-Tauranga 10am or Youtube Live @10am Joel 021 768 043 info@bethel org nz
Boules - Petanque
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at Club Mt Maunganui Boules available New players welcome Ph Ray 027 756 3565 for times, further details
City Night Markets!
Eat Play Shop Repeat - Every Saturday! Incredible range of food shopping live music games free fun & more! Elizabeth St Parking Building 5pm-9pm www citynightmarkets co nz
Course In Miracles
Join us via zoom as we extend healing to those in need
Saturdays 9 - 9:30am Email miraclesnewzealand@gmail com for the zoom address Info at https://circleofa org/pray Indoor Bowls
Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday 12 45 am start 50+ and over Afternoon tea is provided 14 Norris Street (behind Pak n Save) Carol 022 639 2411
Indoor Bowls
Matua Primary School Hall at 7 15pm New members welcome Come and join us for a evening of fun and bowls Phone Ken 5766048
Laughter is the best medicine!
Enjoy 45 minutes of fun and laughter yoga at Arataki Community Centre from 10am Ph Jude 021 0277 5901
St Stephen’s Jigsaw Library
Every Saturday 10am-12noon Hire for 2 weeks a variety of 600 puzzles Cnr of Brookfield and Highmore Terrace
Tauranga Social Dance Club
Sequence Dance 2nd Sat monthly 7pm St Johns Church Hall Bureta $7 plus raffles Supper All welcome Ph Nola 027 323 2882
Sunday 9 March
Accordion Music Group
Recommences 16th March Thereafter every third Sunday of the month, Welcome Bay Hall, 1-4pm, $4 00pp, afternoon tea supplied, everyone welcome to an afternoon of evergreen music Ph Joy 027 285 3093 Enjoy travel?
Friendship Force could be for you! Be home-hosted overseas & host international travellers Meetings Bethlehem Omokoroa Ph Diane 027 249 9859 Jonathan 572 2091
Golf Croquet
On Sun, Tues, & Thurs 8 30am for 9am start at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St Visitors & new players welcome Ph Graham 07 572 1032
Park and Bark
Playgroup for small dogs to socialise and build confidence Every Sunday from 1 30pm-2 30pm at Syndenham Park, Millers Road, Brookfield, Free of Charge Ph 022 403 6640
Quakers in Tauranga
Explore your spiritual journey amongst supportive Friends in our mostly silent meeting All welcome Third Sunday of month 10am-12 Hall behind Brain Watkins House Corner Cameron/Elizabeth Street Ph 027 387 2790 Quakers nz Otumoetai Rotary Carboot Sale
8 00am for buyers at Otumoetai College Car Park Windsor Road for Otumoetai Rotary Sellers $10 Details Brian 021 1228735 Bevan 027 461 2127
Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sundays 1:00-3:30pm, at Pond behind 22 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Radio Controlled Yachts for fun and competition Adult beginners welcome Graham 572 5419
Sounds Natural Sound Bath
Healing tones that deeply relax and refresh Every second Sunday of the month, 2-4pm, Mount Maunganui Community Hall Contact Anne 027 471 3122 for details
Tauranga Model Aircraft Club
Interested in flying model planes? Join us every Sunday at TECT Park weather permitting between 10-3pm Beginners welcome Directions & webcam on our website www taurangamodelflyorg
Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society
Meets at 1 30pm Carmel Country Estate Social Centre 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti, Tauranga Play or listen to Organ, Clavinova, Piano Maureen 544 5013
Monday 10 March
500 Card Group
Every Monday (except public holidays) from 9 3011 30am, held at Age Concern, 177A Fraser Street, Tauranga, $2 donation, light refreshments - all welcome!
Cards (500)
Monday and Thursday 12 45 pm start 50+ and over 14 Norris Street (behind Pak n Save) Ph Carol 022 639 2411
Chess in Mount Maunganui
544 Maunganui Rd, Mount RSA, Mondays (excl public holidays) Early program 6 15pm7pm Late program 7pm onwards Casual chess allowed Search “Western BoP Chess”
Creative Fibre Tauranga
Knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, felting & dyeing
Mondays 9:30am, & 2nd and 4th Thursdays 6:30pm
177 Elizabeth St Enjoy learning new crafts Phone Joan on 021 323 325
Euchre
Tauranga Euchre club Mondays 7pm - 9pm Inquiries
plse TXT 027 543 0872
Greerton Garden Club
Meets every 2nd Monday of the month Feb-Nov at St
James Church Hall, Pooles Road, Greerton at 1pm Visitors Extremely Welcome Ph 579 6003
Invitation to singing men
Harmony-A-Plenty has been singing for twenty years
We practise Monday evenings 7-9pm Ph Frank 576 3037 David 576 0578
Keep On Your Feet
Omokoroa, 11am-12, Settlers Hall, 334 Omokoroa Rd
Strength & Balance classes for older adults, all levels of fitness welcome Contact Sharnie on 021 111 8617
Miniatures Club Tauranga
“Making it Small Meetings second Sunday each month
[Feb-Nov] 10am to 4pm Arts and Crafts Centre 177 Elizabeth Street Tauranga Contact Jan 021 214 5192
Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise
St Peters church hall, 15 Victoria Rd, Mount Maunganui
9 30-11am Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics, recovery from accident & illness Strength coordination & balance Jennifer 027 206 0776
Tai Chi Practice Group
Join our friendly group Mondays 11 30am Mount Community Hall 345 Maunganui Road All ages and abilities welcome Parking available Bus stop nearby
Enquires Jay 022 467 5687
Tauranga City Brass
Brass Band Practice Monday nights 7pm Till 9pm at 10
Yatton Street Greerton all Brass players and Percussion players welcome
Tauranga and District Stamp Club
Every second Monday (10am) and fourth Monday (7 30pm) of each month Wesley Hall, 100 Thirteenth Avenue New members welcome Ross 578 8215 Jill 578 0930
Tauranga Vision Club
Tauranga Vision Club (affiliated to Friendship NZ) meets 4th Monday each month at Tauranga Citz Club 10 amnoon New members welcome Ph Jim 022 088 7760
Te Puke Community Menz Shed
48 Cameron Road Te Puke Mon Wed Fri 9am-12 30pm Share your skills & knowledge, learn new skills or redevelop your old skills Ph Mike Harman 027 444 8559 or Phillip Du Plooy 021 756 604
U3A Tauranga Seniors Group
We have interest groups running Mon-Fri Computing card & board games dining films history music photography exercise sciences wwwu3atauranga kiwi nz
Womens Art Group
We are a Women’s Art group who meet every Monday 10am, 68 1st Ave to paint together in a supportive environment Beginners welcome Annie 0211864429
Tuesday 11 March
500 Card Club
Mount Community Hall 12 15 pm Fun and friendly group All ages all welcome Afternoon tea provided Parking available Bus stop nearby Queries to 027 658 6848
Body+Soul for 50+ Fun Fitness for men and women Exercise for better health, strength and balance to great music Tauranga Senior Citizens hall Norris St Ph Dianne 027 431 4326
Cherrywood Probus
Meet every 2nd Tuesday of Month @ Citizens Club 13th Ave 10 00am Come along for Fun Fellowship And Friendship Visitors very welcome Pam 578 3757
Coffee/Conversation Group Te Puke Age Concern Tauranga holds a friendly Coffee and Conversation Group, Te Puke Citizens RSA, 179 Jellicoe Street, 10am – 11 30, cost $5pp All Welcome
Community Connect Morning Tea
St George’s Anglican Church 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 10am Enjoy coffee, yummy treats and chat
Free Public Advocacy Service
Need help completing a form? Accompany you to an appointment? Talk to an agency? Come speak to an Advocate! Every Tuesday Greerton Library 1-2:30pm
Greerton Indoor Bowling Club
Club Night, Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland
Street New Members welcome Coaching available Phone
Sally 021 172 6004
Greerton Walking Group
Meet outside Greerton Library at 9am for a gentle, local walk with a friendly crowd, followed by a cafe visit All welcome Contact Mike 021 180 7429
Inachord Singers Tauranga
Women’s Chorus Join us with our new Musical Director
Dan Ireremia 7pm Bethlehem Community Church, 183
Moffat Road Contact: Julie 021 0252 6805 or Sabine 021 111 8659
Keep On Your Feet
Katikati Rugby & Sports Club, Moore Park 10 3011 30am Strength & Balance classes for older adults, all levels of fitness welcome Contact Sharnie 021 111 8617
Let s Learn Something New An A-Z of Clubs, Courses & Classes happening now Find an activity, join, & do it! All ages wwwletslearn co nz or ph 07 578 9416
Martial Arts Confidence Focus
Kids (7+) 5-6pm Youth/Adults 6-8pm Tuesday in Aikido Hall, Morland Fox Park, Greerton Friday Elizabeth St Hall
Details Ph: Ray 0220 776484
Migrant Seniors Morning Tea
10am - 12pm, Multicultural Tauranga, complex 1, Historic Village 17th Avenue To register/more information ph 07 571 6419 or email enquiries@trmc co nz
Olympic Style Rifle Shooting
Every Tuesday evening at 7 00pm at thhe
Tauranga Target Rifle Clubs range, 165 5 Elizabeth Street, opposite Tyre master Public welcome All gear and coaching provided
Overeaters Anonymous Is your eating out of control? Undereating overeatingOA can help Meet Tuesday 7-8pm and Friday 11am to 12 Ph or text 022 048 8275
Science fiction coffee club
Enthusiasts of science fiction or emerging technologies including AI, electro magnetic frequencies, humanities futuristic future Meet like minded people over a coffee and chat Phone Dan 022 462 3316
Tauranga Embroiderers Guild
Meets Tuesdays @ Bowls Tauranga South 15 Tutchen St (off 11th Ave) 10am - 2 30pm Everyone welcome Contact Linda 027 369 0984 or taurangaembroiderersguild@gmail com
Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters
Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7pm and 2nd & 4th Friday at 10am Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St Contact: taurangaquilters@gmail com
Tauranga Model Railway Club
Club meets Tuesday 9 30am & Thursday 7 30pm corner
Mirrielees & Cross roads Sulphur Point Ph Mike 021 939 233
Tauranga Scrabble Club
Tuesday Scrabble, Meet weekly at Tauranga Citz Club 9:30am - 12:45 3 games played Ph Jo Ann 021 836 067
Tauranga SeniorNet Club
Open Day & Registration Day--Tuesday 14th January at Building, No70, Historic Village, Tga All welcome Visit our website --taurangaseniornet co,nz for more information
Wednesday 12 March
10 Pin Bowling
1pm at 10 Pin Tauranga,135 Thirteenth Ave Mixed group play for fun but keep the score Very occasionally competitive Ph Glenda 021 257 8678
Age Concern Walking Group
A friendly weekly walking group for all ages and all fitness levels 10am start, meet at Briscoes, Chapel Street
Beginner Social Ballroom/Latin Group
Starts 12 February 6pm-7pm, Welcome Bay School Hall
Just come along on the night to enrol More details please ring Sonia 027 322 1786
Body+Soul 50+Fun Fitness
For better health, strength and balance to great music
Men and women welcome, make new friends 9 15am
Bethlehem hall opposite Woolworths Ph Dianne 027 431 4326
Bolivia Te Puke
Every Wednesday Lyceum Club 8 Palmer Place 1pm-4pm beginners welcome Come and join our friendly group Ph Brenda 027 229 6992
Cards - cribbage
You are very welcome to join our friendly group every Wednesday 12 30 for 1pm start at RSA rooms Cameron Rd
Greerton Jill 021 160 6143
Coffee/Conversation Group - Brookfield
Age Concern Tauranga holds a friendly Coffee and Conversation Group at St Stephens Church, 9 Brookfield Terrace, 10 30am - 12noon, cost $5pp All Welcome
Fernland Spa Gentle Exercise
Warm mineral water, no chlorine Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from accident & illness Strength, coordination & balance Not school
holidays Jennifer 027 206 0776
Marching For Leisure
A non-competitive activity for mature ladies Fun fitness and friendship For all Tauranga teams practice details please contact Linda Wakefield 021546605
Newcomers Coffee Meetup Group
Have you just moved to Tauranga? Come along to meet other like-minded people and make new connections For more information email enquiries@trmc co nzor phone 07 571 6419
Omanu Rebus Club
Join our monthly meeting, 9 30am at Mt Maunganui
RSA Enjoy complimentary morning tea,guest speaker, raffles other activities for Older Adults Phone Margaret on 07 542 0548
Tauranga Embroiderers Guild
Meets Wednesdays 7-9pm Everyone welcome For venue confirmation please contact Linda 027 369 0984 or
taurangaembroiderersguild@gmail com
Tauranga Midweek Tramping Club
Tois Walk - Whakatane Mod Papamoa Phone Bev on 027 446 2615
Tauranga South garden club
Meets
Thursday 13 March
Flower market Wholesale cut flowers at The Floral Hub, every Thursday morning, 8 -9 30am Holy Trinity Tauranga, cnr Devonport Rd & Third Ave DIY weddings our specialty Free Public Advocacy Service Need help completing a form? Accompany you to an appointment? Talk to an agency? Come see us! Every Thursday, Welcome Bay Community Centre, 1-2 30pm Healing Rooms Prayer NEW VENUE, TIME & DAY 6-8pm Every Thursday St Peters Church Cameron Rd entrance Experience God’s healing All welcome No charge facebook com/ TaurangaCentralHealingRooms 027 640 1263
Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus Meet 7pm Wesley Hall, 100 13th Avenue Can you keep a tune while others sing a different melody? We need you Contact Bernice 5764848, Charmaine 027 422 1133
Serenata Singers
Join our friendly welcoming group Thursdays 10 - 11 30 Methodist Church Hall, 2 Oroua Street, Te Puke Phone Anne 027 850 3776
Women’s Book Group
We are a group of women who enjoy reading books and of course eachothers company, 68 1st Avenue, 1st Thursday
If your home suffers from leaky pipes, either your bathroom is in need of repair or you need to change your shower pressure. Thankfully, Kev’s Plumbing are experts you can call on right here in the Bay Owner-operator Colin Fine – who is nicknamed Don’t put up with
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Kev believes life is too short to have a bad shower, so he’s here to help renovate bathrooms and replace them
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As well as the total replacement of leaking pipes, he also does hot water cylinder conversions, so you never have to put up with a low-pressure shower ever again
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The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has prepared a draft
Management Plan for the Kaimai Ward
You are invited under section 41 of the Reserves Act 1977 and section 82 of the Local Government Act 2022 to lodge written submissions on the draft Kaimai Reserve Management Plan from 11 March to 11.59pm, Sunday 11 May 2025.
Submissions can be made in the following ways:
• Online at https://yourplace.westernbay.govt.nz/draft-kaimai-rmp
• Email to yourplace@westernbay.govt.nz
• Deliver your submission to one our library and service centres
• Mail it to: Western Bay of Plenty District Council Re: Draft Kaimai Reserve Management Plan
Private Bag 12803
Tauranga Mail Centre
Tauranga 3143
A copy of the draft management plan may be inspected:
• Online at https://yourplace.westernbay.govt.nz/draft-kaimai-rmp
At Council’s office at Barkes Corner in Greerton, or at Katikati, Te Puke, Ōmokoroa and Waihī Beach libraries/service centres. Paper submission forms are also available.
Submitters should state whether they wish to speak at a hearing
For more information go to https://yourplacewesternbay.govt.nz/draftkaimai-rmp, email yourplace@westernbay.govt.nz or contact Jason Crummer on 0800 926 732.
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT 1991 DECISIONS ON VARIATION 1 (TAURIKO WEST URBAN GROWTH AREA) TO PROPOSED PLAN CHANGE 33 (ENABLING HOUSING SUPPLY) TO THE OPERATIVE TAURANGA CITY PLAN
Variation 1 (Tauriko West Urban Growth Area)
to the Operative Tauranga City Plan,
incorporating the Medium Density
National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020 (with related provisions).
An Independent Hearings Panel conducted a hearing of submissions and made recommendations to Council. Council resolved at its meeting on 3 March 2025 to accept all recommendations of the Independent Hearings Panel.
Variation 1 will become operative in accordance with Clauses 103 and 20 of Schedule 1 of the RMA on 17 March 2025.
Where to view the decisions
The Tauranga City Plan as updated to incorporate the Independent Hearings Panel recommendations, and Council’s decision can be viewed at the following:
• Tauranga City Council’s website
• Customer Service Centre, He Puna Manawa, 21 Devonport Road, Tauranga
• Tauranga libraries (Greerton, Papamoa and Mount Maunganui)
The Variation and background information may be viewed at: https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/city-plan
In accordance with clause 20(1)
MAGEE, John Raymond. 15/01/1940-05/02/2025
Pauline and family wish to thank the nurses and doctors at Tauranga Hospital for the care that John received, along with the care received from Carter House Te Puke
A big thank you for the love and support from family and friends, the flowers, cards baking phone calls and attending John’s services
Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement cars wanted Tauranga City Council, 306 Cameron Road Private Bag 12022, Tauranga, Telephone 07 577 7000 www.tauranga.govt.nz At its meeting on 3 March 2025, the
