The Weekend Sun - 5 June 2020

5 June 2020, Issue 1011

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God’s way p3

Weird and wonderful

Tourism wakes up p6

No place like home p10

One minute strange lights are creeping across the sky in a perfect line. Then weird living creatures start appearing in the backyard.

Life has taken a twist for Welcome Bay resident Naiomi Mcbeth but fortunately she

found an answer to both unidentified objects.

The first is SpaceX’ Starlink satellites. The second is the endemic basket fungus.

This intricate, slimy stinkhorn fungus starts life as a simple puff-ball, then bursts into life.

Naiomi first thought it was polystyrene but a closer look and... “Oh my God, it’s alive”.

It is edible but, as the name suggests, not the most appealing item on the menu. They are common at this time of year. Photo: John Borren.

Live music needs air p12-13

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Party like it’s 2019

The events industry has taken a hammering over the past few months. Nothing to do and nowhere to do it.

festival unites a community over deep-fried cattle testicles, chicken gizzards and beer.

Not everyone’s cup of tea but I guess it depends how you were raised.

In the UK – the home of weird events – the cancellations makes you wonder how we I can almost hear the Circulation impatient shufflin The Weekend Sun Combined BOP Timeswill ever be human again. of our youths and bohemian they circulation 69,062 circulation of NZME types as 10,162 The Hallaton Bottle Kicking Contest anxiously await the green light, to be free of has been canned. This event sees two the last of the social shackles. neighbouring communities race to roll kegs The minute our Commander in Teeth back over the hills to their respective villages.

Combined BOP Times, Katikati Advertiser smiles and gives us the go-ahead, the Even the UK’s biggest naturist festival – and Te Puke Times circulation is p: 07 578 0030 great music halls and laser-lit drinking predictably named Nude Fest – has been than HALF with only 32,138 e: ads@thesun.co.nz establishments less of the Bay of Plenty will fil in total. moved from balmy July to a more goose with throngs of gyrating bodies. bump-inducing Casual encounters, previously thwarted by September. Brrrrrrr. two metres of separation, will spring And the list goes up in the shadows of our CBD’s and in on – the Shin badly furnished flats all over Tauranga an Kicking Festival, the Mount.

The partying and the debauchery will prompt equally as fervent prayer sessions in churches packed so tight, there won’t even be room for the trombone.

None of this affects me of course – I’m married and I have no rhythm. In fact, even the tightest of lockdown restrictions had virtually no effect on my social life.

But I do have empathy and I think that as people start rubbing shoulders again – maybe as early as next week – they should spare a thought for those countries that are still suffering under enforced celibacy.

Kicking us where it hurts

The list of major events around the world that are simply not going to happen in 2020, or which have been optimistically postponed, makes for sorry reading.

There are the big ones of course, like the Olympics in Tokyo, Oktoberfest in Germany and the Running of the Bulls in Spain.

But the list of smaller, more obscure events, is so long it makes the eyes water.

‘Testicle Festival on hold’ screams the headline in Lenawee County’s local newspaper, the Daily Post.

The Deerfield American Legion was set t host this popular annual event on May 9, but sadly it has been tucked away for now.

In the heart of Michigan cattle country, the

the Worm Charming Championships and then there is the ‘devastating’ decision to cancel the World Egg Throwing Championships in Lincolnshire, set down for June 28.

Practise makes perfect

But at least we can wipe away our own tears and hopefully start enjoying ourselves next weekend.

Remember, fun doesn’t just happen – they don’t call it funny business for nothing.

It takes a lot of effort and a lot of dollars to make people socialise.

So, as our besieged entertainment industry gets its dancing shoes on, it’s up to everyone to be working on their dance moves and

small talk. Try turning the boom box up really loud at home, while simultaneously holding a conversation with your flatmates Practise, practise, practise.

And for God’s sake, do your stretches before you head out. The survival of the human race depends on it.

It’s not all about loud music and partying though. There are events for grown-ups too.

For example Bay Events has just announced that two of its big exhibitions, the Tauranga Home Show and the Seriously Good Food Show, have been rescheduled for September and October.

Yee-haw!

Nothing is more exciting than a well-dressed interior décor so you can bet I will be limbering up for at least one of those parties.

It’s just not cricket

The other thing that is sure to put a smile on the dial is the return of large sporting events – and, importantly, the crowds.

Easily the most eerie sporting event in recent times was the spectacle of watching Australia play New Zealand in an ODI cricket match just before lockdown, in a giant, silent, empty stadium.

The Sydney Cricket Ground usually holds almost 50,000 spectators for big matches and that atmosphere is a huge part of any match – even for those watching on TV at home.

To counter this lack of atmosphere, the National Rugby League competition which has just resumed, and of which the NZ Warriors are a part, is offering fans the chance to have a cardboard cut-out of themselves placed in the otherwise empty stands. Canned crowd noise is piped into the live coverage to assist with the atmosphere.

People are clearly missing that essential human need to gather together and, fingers crossed, that happens sooner rathe than later. daniel@thesun.co.nz

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Fun fact: About six million people attend Oktoberfest each year and consume almost eight million litres of beer over 16 days. More importantly, New Zealand’s population of five million cons mes 13 million litres of beer over the same period.

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The road to Bethlehem Graham and Vicky Preston talk about their role in the establishment of Bethlehem Educational Campus.

Photo: John Borren.

“I’m grateful that someone felt that I was worthy enough to be nominated,” says Graham Preston on hearing that he was being awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to education.

Graham was the key driver of the establishment of the Bethlehem Educational Campus in Tauranga.

The Christian Education Trust was formed in 1986 and development began in 1988. Today the campus includes Bethlehem Tertiary Institute, an early childhood learning centre and four other centres.

“Once we took the plunge then Government supported us later. So we’re very grateful that we can provide a quality Christ-centred education.”

Graham and his wife Vicky have been married 52 years and had two children who were coming towards their teenage years when the project started.

“She made it possible, she never grumbled, she never stopped me.

“She was always there, when I was down, she always encouraged me. So it was a joint endeavour.”

And it was more than just the two of them.

“There were literally hundreds of people that were a part of what I would call the Bethlehem campus governance team and leadership team, and all volunteers, all committed and all singing from the

same song sheet and not worrying about who was getting the credit.

“I stand totally amazed at the team that surrounded me. It was just a joy.”

Graham first had the vision for the college early i his adult life.

“I came to the Lord when I was 20 and I sensed a call, literally a voice in my hearing and I looked around and wondered who was talking to me – telling me that my destiny lay in developing a Christian school.

“About 17 years after that word, I sensed God say: ‘do it’. And: ‘do it now’. And so that’s what we did.”

In 1987 the trust bought the first block of 5 hectares and in July, 1988 the first student started.

Graham was principal of Bethlehem College from 1988 until 2006. In 1999 Bethlehem College became a state integrated school and now has a roll of more than 1700 with 60 international students.

From 2009 to 2016 Graham helped establish Chapman College in Rotorua. He established a network of smaller Christian schools across Gisborne, Taupo, Rotorua, Matamata, Paeroa, Whakatane, Hamilton and Te Awamutu for sporting and cultural event exchanges.

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Fatal accident ‘predictable’

Marion Vialle told SunLive last year that she does “not feel safe at all” when travelling down Totara Street.

Photo: John Borren.

Reduced speed limits

Speed limits on SH30 and SH33 in the BOP will be reduced from June 29.

The new permanent speed limits will be through Paengaroa and between Ōkere Falls and Rotokawa Road.

The new limits are being put in place following an investigation by the NZTA with local community and road user groups about appropriate speed limits in an effort to save lives and reduce the number of serious crashes.

Five people died and 26 people were seriously injured in crashes on these roads in the last ten years (2009–2018).

Cautious optimism

Talk of returning the country to a ‘new normal’ has been welcomed with cautious optimism, but those who are eagerly awaiting a change warn the devil is in the detail.

On Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern signalled Cabinet would look at moving to Alert Level 1 next Monday, two weeks sooner than expected.

Ardern says she will provide more information on what Level 1 would look like later this week.

Until then, the rules are a bit uncertain.

Border restrictions, regular testing and self-isolation remain, but there are no restrictions on gatherings or domestic transport. Physical distancing is encouraged and contacts must still be tracked.

Dog registrations

Cycling advocates are pushing for more protection following a fatal crash between a truck and a cyclist on a key commuter route in Tauranga.

A cyclist died last Thursday after colliding with a truck at the intersection of Totara Street and Maui Street in Mount Maunganui.

Tauranga City Council told SunLive it is now planning a ‘short-term’ three-metre shared path for cyclists and walkers along part of Totara Street.

But cyclists say this option is a “huge compromise” and they urgently want a protected cycle lane running along the entire street.

Bike Tauranga, Sustainable Business Network and Greater Tauranga issued a joint statement last week saying it is likely the “terrible tragedy” could have been avoided if a safer cycleway had already been in place.

Tauranga cyclist Nick Roozeburg agreed, saying it is “very sad to see this predictable death”.

The cycling advocacy groups have been championing for a safe cycle lane on Totara Street for more than five years. In 2015 it was ranked as the number two priority transport project across the wider Bay of

Plenty and allocated funding of $1.5 million.

Bike Tauranga chairman Kevin Kerr says plans for the project have been put off multiple times due to questions around design, cost blowouts and the lack of agreement between key stakeholders.

Last year, Tauranga City Council said the Totara Street cycle lane was not “fit for purpose or adequately safe for people on bikes” because of its width.

The cycle lane varies from 1.2m to 1.5m in width, and the road speed limit is 60 km/h. NZTA’s minimum desirable width is 1.75m in 60km/h zones.

Council’s general manager of infrastructure Nic Johansson says they are finalising designs for a separate shared path that would run along the eastern side of Totara Street from Hewletts Road to Hull Road.

“It’s not an optimal long-term solution for Totara Street, but it provides a higher level of safety than what is there now.”

Council is also widening the painted cycle lanes in the remaining section of Totara Street. The new width of the lanes between Hull Road and Rata Street will range from 1.5 to 1.8 metres.

Kevin says the short-term fix is a safer option, but it is not a good solution.

“As the most used road for cyclists in Tauranga, we would like to see Totara Street

fixed properly.”

An urgent meeting is being held today [Friday] with Council, NZTA, Regional Council, The Port and other key stakeholders.

Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell says his heart goes out to the family of the cyclist, and urgent action is required to ensure another accident doesn’t happen.

“It is really important that we get on with it and put the cycleway in on the eastern side of Totara Street. We cannot have another accident, let alone another fatality.”

He says he will look at the remaining area from Hull Road to Rata Street.

A port of Tauranga spokesperson says they would like to see any cycleway changes be part of a “comprehensive, integrated, long-term solution” that benefits vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.

Port of Tauranga has lobbied government agencies for state highway designation for Totara Street for many years, she says.

“Which would expedite funding for safety improvements, increased capacity and intersection upgrades.”

Last year, Nick described Totara Street as an “absolute deathtrap for the inexperienced” and he has had frequent close calls on the road.

Police say no charges have been laid in relation to the fatal accident and the investigation is ongoing.

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People are being encouraged to register their dogs early for a chance to be a ‘pin-up’ star for the Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s animal services.

All Western Bay dogs must be registered with a blue tag by the end of June to have a chance for their best mate to team up with Council’s spokesdog Alfie a the face of Western Bay dogs in 2020/21, including the Western Bay Wander Dogs Summer Series.

Recovery fund

The new WBOP COVID-19 Recovery Fund is moving into phase two of funding, enabling the longer-term rebuild of the community sector.

Local funders TECT, Acorn Foundation, BayTrust and Tauranga City Council have announced a transition to phase two of their COVID-19 funding support, with an aim to help key Western Bay of Plenty community groups survive the medium-term impact of COVID-19.

The fund is part two of a three-phase approach planned by the funders.

The second phase will support the medium-term recovery and the third phase will support the longerterm resilience and reinvention of the sector.

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Designing a school from scratch Anthony Mills, on the site of the new Suzanne Aubert Catholic School in Papamoa. Photo: John Borren.

If you could design your own school, a large empty field is a good place to start. Lots of space to run around on.

The ultimate wish list could include being surrounded by a friendly beachside community. Surf, golden sands and a lively marine environment nearby.

But what about making education truly great again, and adding in immense dollops of science, values, music, art, environment and culture?

The planning and discussion for a new Catholic school in Papamoa East began about ten years ago.

The selection of Anthony Mills as the new principal is an inspired choice – as well as a teacher, he’s a musician, artist, surfer, husband, father of five and keen science educator. He starts work on Monday.

If all goes to plan, Suzanne Aubert Catholic School will be rising from an empty paddock in Kamahi St, opening in term one of 2021 with an expected roll of 100-150 Year 0-6 children.

“All the building plans and design are completed and have gone to tender,” says Anthony, fresh from an assistant principal role at Tauranga’s St Mary’s Catholic School.

“Once the foundations are in, it should go pretty quickly.”

Prior to St Mary’s, Anthony taught at St Thomas More Catholic School, where he was director of religious studies and also worked as an across-schools coordinator with other Catholic schools.

Prior to that he taught in Hamilton.

“I grew up in a Catholic family in Hamilton, we were always quite involved with the church and I am really passionate about Catholic education.”

He plays drums and guitar, and leads music ministry with his wife at St Thomas More

church on Sundays.

Having a Catholic school pop up in the Papamoa area caters for a wide demographic from Papamoa through to Te Puke and Pukehina.

“Some families want their child to have an education at a Catholic school so they’re happy to travel to do that.”

Looking at the strength of the Catholic schools in the area, it’s clear that parents see a Catholic education being a great foundation for their children.

St Thomas More is capped at 240 pupils, St Mary’s is capped at 500 and Suzanne Aubert will be capped at 250. Anthony believes Suzanne Aubert will reach that figure by 2024.

Why Suzanne Aubert?

“Suzanne Aubert was a French nun who arrived in New Zealand in 1860. She did missionary work with the homeless, orphans, young mums and unemployed people, helping those who were on the fringe of society.”

Suzanne set up the Sisters of Compassion in Whanganui to serve and help those in need, and connected with the Maori community, becoming tangata whenua over time.

“She was a scientist and botanist combining western knowledge and matauranga Maori with her medicinal planting. These rongoa became central to her healing ministry.”

Suzanne Aubert is known in the Catholic Church as ‘venerable’ which means she is on the journey to becoming a saint.

As a scientist Suzanne should translate well into the new school curriculum.

The school will have a close partnership with the Sisters of Compassion who are now largely based in Wellington.

Anthony’s looking forward to the official turning of Rosalie Liddle Crawford the sod next month.

Tauranga City Council will consult with the community on a draft Annual Plan 2020-21 that has been heavily revised in response to the impacts of COVID-19.

The council is looking to cut $10 million from its operational budget while restricting the median residential rates rise to 60 cents a week and the median commercial rates rise to $9.40 per week.

It is considering many other changes

to its original draft plan to balance its books against an expected $20 million drop in revenue during the coming financial year If approved after consultation, the revised budget would cap the council’s debt at 2.5 times its annual revenue with $225 million planned for infrastructure building projects related to transport, water supply, wastewater, parks and other facilities considered crucial for our growing city.

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Local tourism says ‘she’ll be right’

Walking Legends’ Brad and Cathy Taylor.

The forecast for the tourism industry looked grim, but local tourism businesses are optimistic and some have even seen growth.

Aerius Helicopters manager Dave Rayner says the amount of bookings, since re-opening in Alert Level 2 on May 14, is very good for this time of year.

“That’s also the case for several other chopper operators we’ve talked to throughout the country.

“The general feeling is really positive.”

Dolphin Seafaris owner Cille Sabert says it’s not a lack of numbers slowing them down, it’s the weather.

“I have to laugh about it, because it’s ironic considering the beautiful weather we had during lockdown. We’ve only been able to have two tours in Level 2 so far,” says Cille.

“This is the first year we’re taking winter tours, so I have no numbers to compare to. Interest has been good, despite having to reduce tour numbers from 40 to 15 to allow for social distancing.

“We’re just happy to be back out on the ocean.”

Walking Legends don’t even do their North Island

hikes during this time of year, but have received plenty of bookings from Kiwis and ‘optimistic Aussies’ for October through to 2021.

More than 50 per cent of customers who had their tours cancelled, have rebooked – despite not knowing when they’d be allowed to go.

Walking Legend’s co-directors Brad and Cathy Taylor say the response has been heart-warming.

“A South Island lady, whose trip was cancelled, felt so sorry for us she knitted us headbands,” says Cathy.

Brad says it is just a roadblock and keeping positive and working with what you’ve got is the Kiwi way.

Custom Day Tours relies on overseas visitors and have stayed closed. Owner Terry Kelliher says they still count themselves lucky.

“We’ve intentionally remained small so our overheads are low, so compared to bigger tourism businesses, we’re in a good financial position “My guess is that business won’t pick up for some time. We’re being patient, and looking forward to when we can start up again.”

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DadzKare services extended Caen Chapman-Taylor is looking forward to working alongside dads in his new role at KidZ Need Dadz.

As well as pre-separation scenarios, Caen will be helping men navigate post-separation issues.

“Fundamentally they are the same with preserving the relationship with the parents.

“Communication, education, rules and boundaries around dealing with Mum and the kids.

“Fathers become quite confused and then despondent, and then they sort of leave the relationship emotionally or physically because of frustration and not knowing how to deal with it.”

Caen will facilitate the DadzKare group, a peer support group for dads which is held at the KND offices at 538 Fraser St every Tuesday at 7pm. Thes meetings offer a safe place for dads to come and feel confident to share and get the help they want Some he meets are at crisis point, with complex and numerous issues like loss, grief, separation anxiety and depression.

“We help fathers with protection orders, go through violence programmes and navigate that situation where they’ve been removed from their children and perhaps their mental health is suffering and the children are suffering as well. It can be a long, messy process. The group meetings are a bit of an off-load.”

A ‘Why Dads’ booklet for new or expecting dads, along with correspondence courses ‘Discovering Fatherhood’ and ‘Anger Management’ aim to prevent some issues getting worse and there’s plenty of other educational resources available as well.

For more information phone Caen on: 07 928 4DADS or email: dadzkare@knd.org.nz

“I’ve been through a few issues and as a dad myself I am really looking forward to being able to help other dads,” says Caen who has been appointed as an advocate for DadzKare.

DadzKare is a service of Kidz Need Dadz which started 18 years ago, to assist fathers going through separation and to strengthen the father/child relationships. Initially focused on problems for fathers over contact with their kids around separation, Kidz Need Dadz is now extending this support to include all stages of being a dad.

“At the softer end of the scale, there is training for fathers. Many find they were unaware or left out of the early stages of being a parent.

“We try and preserve that father-mother-child relationship. Some of the training is understanding what Mum’s going through so Dad can learn how to better support Mum and where he fits i the relationship.

“Often relationships fall over because everything is changing and people don’t know how to adapt or respond.”

Caen says there’s often a lot of pre-natal and postnatal education and support for mothers but not so much for fathers.

“Fathers go through loss and haven’t been told how to deal with that.”

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Games, puzzles, ride-ons, scooters, robots and dolls’ furniture have been able to re-emerge back into the lives of children and parents during Level 2.

Otumoetai Toy Library opened for click and collect on May 23, and it has been a busy, happy time for toy librarian Yvonne Cooper and the volunteer committee that help run it.

“Committee members came and helped clean the library before we reopened,” says Yvonne, who works there nine hours per week.

“We cleared out a separate area for returned toys to go into quarantine for seven days.”

Members log into the library’s database to view and reserve toys available and collect them from Yvonne outside the library door.

“The toys are cleaned by members at home, then go into quarantine here for a week before we clean them again and bring them back into the library.

“So they get a double clean.”

Some of the larger toys were stacked at separate houses, to create space for the quarantine area.

“We are looking forward to going back to Level 1. A few members who have come in say it’s been such a long time, the kids have been at home, with no play groups going on or the activities that they’d normally do.”

The Otumoetai Toy Library has about 115 members and is located at 94 Bureta Rd at the back of St Johns Anglican Church.

Opening hours are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 9.30am – 11.30am.

To join, contact: 027 857 7452 or email: Rosalie Liddle Crawford otutoylib@gmail.com

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Macadamias prove to be a wonder crop Bay of Plenty is renowned for its fertile soils and horticultural prowess, but few orchards are as special as that belonging to Wyn and Chris Daniell in Katikati.

The couple made the unusual decision to plant 940 macadamia trees on the

8.2ha property alongside their existing kiwifruit and avocado crops.

The decision was a bold one because it takes at least 10 years before macadamia trees begin producing nuts in commercial volumes.

“They’re hard to establish and very frost prone in those juvenile years.

“After that it’s just a matter of waiting

Above: Wyn and Chris Daniell from Harbourside Macadamias. until nature says they’re ready to go,” Wyn says.

“In our case it was a decade after planting before we got commercial volumes. It’s a substantial period of time and not one that’s attractive to many horticulturists. I’m mindful that you could grow three rotations of Christmas trees in the same time.”

But the Daniell’s patience and persistence has culminated in Harbourside Macadamias being one of the largest producers of the ‘wonder food’ in New Zealand. The couple have created a range of products including roasted macadamias, chocolate-covered macadamias, a tasty dukkah mix, a native herbinspired seasoning and a macadamia liqueur which can be enjoyed on its own, in cocktails or poured over ice-cream.

The rich, fertile Bay of Plenty soils mean virtually no inorganic fertiliser is required. The outer husk is used as mulch, while the tough shell that surrounds

the kernel is used as fuel to dry the harvested nuts on site.

“Our macadamia liqueur was developed and is produced by Distillerie Deinlein. Their expertise reflects in the liqueur being sought after by gourme restaurants and has attracted international attention.

“And our karengo macadamia seasoning was devised by a local chef, Carl Sutton. He starts out with chipped roasted macadamias and adds karengo which is native kelp, kawakawa and horopito.

“It really elevates the flavour of your quintessentia Kiwi dishes like roast lamb or seafood, but its uses are limited only by your imagination.”

Overall, the couple believe they grow some of the best macadamias available.

“We grow them safely, sustainably and ethically.”

To order online or for more information, visit: www.harboursidemacadamias.com

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I hope the Queen’s Birthday Weekend gave all of us the opportunity to spend time with our families and visit our local tourist sites.

New Zealand’s tourism industry definitely needs all the support it can get. The COVID-19 lockdown has devastated it.

However, during the long weekend the industry received enough reasons to be hopeful. On Monday, New Zealand marked its 10th straight day without any new positive COVID-19 case.

At the same time, at the time of writing there is only one active COVID-19 case left in the country.

There are also no more patients infected with the virus in any of our hospitals.

This is an achievement we should all pat ourselves in the back for.

It is clear that the sacrifices we made collectively under Alert Levels 3 and 4 have spared us from the catastrophic scenarios faced by the likes of the United States, Brazil, or the UK. We have prevented a health crisis; our efforts should now be focused on the impending economic challenges ahead.

This is why New Zealand First strongly believes that it is now time for us to move into Alert Level 1. It is very unlikely that there is undetected community transmission taking place in the country by now, and there have been no new outbreaks reported since Alert Level 3.

Hence, the restrictions we are currently subjected to under the present Alert Level 2 seems to be an overkill. Restaurants and

cafes are forced to implement social distancing inside their establishments, decreasing the number of customers they can accommodate at once.

At the same time events can only have a maximum of 100 participants, placing a heavy burden on event management businesses. Our cherished social gatherings such as weddings and funerals also become impeded by these restrictions.

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Stepping up to the challenge A Tauranga ex-serviceman has turned a Facebook challenge into a fundraiser for ex-veterans struggling with their mental health.

The challenge, called ‘25 push ups for 25 days’, has seen people around the world posting videos doing just that, with the goal of spreading mental health awareness.

Ex-Navy serviceman Matty Jeffries was inspired by the challenge to start a fundraiser for the Tauranga RSA Welfare Fund, which provides a support service for ex-servicemen.

“It has been good to see so many people having open conversations about mental health through the push up challenge,” says Matty.

“Awareness is just the first part i supporting something, so I decided to have a go at taking the next step.”

Matty served in the Royal New Zealand Navy for 20 years, and left four years ago. While his experience in the NZ Defence Force was extremely positive, he knows this isn’t the case for everyone.

Rather than posting press up videos, Matty does something different every day to encourage his Facebook friends to donate to his Givealittle campaign.

His posts include history lessons about New Zealand’s involvement in conflict, including th Vietnam War. “I don’t suffer from mental health issues, but I’m doing this for the decades of servicemen and women who struggle with PTSD, depression and anxiety as a result of their service.

“We can’t help the fallen, but we can help the falling.”

Tauranga RSA president Fred Milligan was pleased to hear about Matty’s fundraiser.

“It’s good to see younger people engage with the RSA. I admire him for helping our Welfare Trust continue its ongoing services.”

The Trust pays for a support person to be available weekly to assist ex-servicemen with a variety of welfare needs – from new glasses to mental health support.

“Even if our support person can’t help, they have contacts for various other organisations to ensure our ex-servicemen get what they need.”

It also provides financial suppor for welfare cases approved by the Trust Board.

The fundraising page will accept donations until August 19.

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“Sola Rosa and Tiki Taane headlined.

“We were still rushing around getting stuff ready five minutes before the show started, but it turned out to be a great night.”

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talent Xaviar Rudd and Donavon Frankenreiter.

Totara Street has continued to attract home-grown and international acts to Tauranga, filling a gap in the medium sized tour circuit.

Losing it to L.A.B’s Heat with a noisy crowd of 400 people is a stark comparison to the last few months at Totara Street, where the venue has been silent and empty.

An exciting upcoming line-up had to be cancelled, including an entire weekend of Jazz for the 58th National Jazz Festival.

There was plenty more in store too, with Totara Street’s busy calendar showing plenty of promise for 2020.

Now, it’s fighting to stay open The Totara Street team have joined Save Our Venues, a nationwide fundraising campaign that plans to do just that. The goal is to raise $25,000 to cover Totara Street’s reduced overheads for three months.

“It’s hard to put your hand out.

“But, we want Totara Street, and the Tauranga music scene as a whole, to be here for future generations.”

This isn’t Ross’s first Tauranga venue.

In the 90s, he owned a place called Framptons.

“I had to sell up because it was too hard to make a buck. I moved to Auckland and spent 20 years working in the industry as a soundy.

“Being able to come back to my hometown and still work in the music industry has been great. Many people in music have been able to come back from Australia and Auckland, too, because the music culture has grown here in the last 10 years.”

Totara Street has been instrumental

in nurturing up and coming local talent. The venue is part of the Mauao Performing Arts Centre that shares the same building, giving music students the chance to perform on the big stage.

It also hosts Toi Ohomai music assessments and gigs. Recent graduate Sharn Wiltshire says playing Totara Street with his band Copper Feel was a highlight of his time at tech.

“We’d played bars and things like that, but playing Totara Street is another level,” says Sharn.

“The lights, fog and the people create a really professional vibe, which is an awesome thing for students to experience.

“It would be devastating for the Bay music scene to see it go.”

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Save Our Venues campaign “Tauranga isn’t there yet, but it could be. We just have to keep encouraging it.”

Ross hopes the public won’t hesitate to support Totara Street once they open.

“It was promising to see people flock

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“We’re an events centre, so we host all sorts of stuff – from birthday parties to film festivals,” says Ross “The problem we have is that there is only one way in and out, so social distancing just isn’t possible.

“Even if that wasn’t the case, by the time you get enough staff to table serve that amount of people, it’s not very viable.”

A small amount of financial relief comes from the Mauao Performing Arts Centre, which has been back up and running for a few weeks, teaching up to 70 students a week. But, there’s still a long way to go.

So, what does a venue director do when no one’s allowed to come?

“We’ve been here since Level 3 doing bits and pieces around the place and making sure it’s ready.

“It’d be an awesome time to do a renovation – it’s too bad that costs money!”

Despite the uncertainty, Ross remains optimistic about the future of Tauranga’s music scene.

“Unless people have had to sell their guitars over lockdown to survive, I’m sure they’ll be getting back

on local stages as soon as they can.

“We’re staying positive and think we’ll be able to open in a month or so, because one, the country’s recovery is looking really good, and two, we don’t have a choice.”

Ross stresses the importance of keeping Tauranga’s sound alive.

“Music is a universal language. We need it. Take Wellington for an example, it’s a lively and vibrant place because music and culture have been able to thrive.

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“We can’t wait to get back into it.”

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Fire, water, land and sky Elliot Mason’s world has been one rich with an artistic heritage, and combined with living in the Bay of Plenty, it’s fascinating to see how his artwork absorbs and then reflects the natural world around him.

The public have an opportunity to see recent works from Elliot with a solo exhibition beginning this week at The Incubator in 17th Ave. Viewing Mauao and other landscapes through his eyes, you are struck with the flow of life he’s captured in the air and rock and land formations, as he weaves the geometric shapes and organic patterns through blended colour palettes and gradients.

“Textile and fabric patterns has been an influence on

the way I work,” says Elliot.

“I’ve always loved patterns that have optical value, drawing your eye from one place to another.”

His interest in creating movement gives his paintings unique energy and flow. Hidden away with the herons, eels and seascapes, the viewer is drawn into a deeper look below the surface, with motifs taken from the environment – foliage, water, feathers and clouds lending themselves to stylisation.

“Here in New Zealand a lot of our native flora can be easily drawn on.

“I put it into a pattern that has a nice movement in it, but also communicates the environment.”

Born in Tauranga, Elliot has a Bachelor of Media Arts, University of Waikato and was the founder and director of Zeus Gallery from 2013-2018. His work

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“Having my grandparents running an art gallery exposed me to a lot of painting in particular.

“That influenced me at an early stage and to a large extent I still am from certain works and artists.”

Elliot has recently completed paintings, wood carvings and works created from last year in his exhibition.

“Also some reproductions and some older works printed.”

Elliot’s solo exhibition ‘Fire, Water, Land & Sky’ opens at The Incubator Creative Hub at 5.30pm on Friday June 5 and runs to June 27.

has a graphic element that he attributes to the split major of graphic design and painting he did at university.

“My key inspiration is nature,” says Elliot. “And I have had other influences – artists that I know, artists whose work I have grown up with and responded to.”

He names Peter Cramond, Elizabeth Grainger Kyle, Arthur Dagley, Simon Madgwick, Graham Crow, Dave Roy and Alphonse Mucha amongst his key influences Being a grandson of George Harrison who founded Harrisons Gallery carries a legacy that continues to be a gift to Tauranga.

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Under the previous government, support services funding failed to keep pace with rising demand. The system was put under significant financia pressure which resulted in reduced access to frontline support services.

Budget 2020 has provided the largest ever funding injection for disability support services: • $833 million to take pressure off disability support services and to ensure access to services.

• $12 million to assess innovations that empower people with disabilities.

• $4.4 million to pay for in-between travel costs for disability carers.

This announcement comes on top of the increase in funding by $211 million in our first year in government and

the further $348 million in the 2019 Wellbeing Budget.

This funding is about ensuring access to support for showering, cleaning, and hands-on care; accommodation for those with high needs; equipment for mobility and access; respite for family/ whanau carers; rehabilitation for people following a serious illness; and secure court-ordered care. Twelve million dollars is allocated towards transforming New Zealand’s disability support system, allowing us to assess the pilot schemes that have been happening around the country.

Adequately funding disability support is fundamental to rebuilding New Zealand to be a caring, inclusive society where people with disabilities are empowered to live fulfilling lives.

Budget 2020’s substantial increase represents real progress towards this.

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Chondroitin sulphate for sore joints (part 1) Chondroitin sulphate is classified as a dietary supplement in New Zealand but in In Europe is available on prescription.

It is classified as ‘a symptomatic slow-acting drug for osteoarthritis’. The drug classification then goes on to give specific information “Chondroitin sulphate, used with glucosamine, is indicated to alleviate pain and inflammation from primary osteoarthritis.

“This supplement is reported to improve joint function and slow disease progression (www. drugbank.ca/drugs/DB09301)” I recently read a health store flyer in my morning

newspaper. One promotion was for a glucosamine based joint product. There is no doubt that glucosamine can help joints. That is why I include it in my joint formula. But why is there no mention of chondroitin?

The company is a large Hong Kong owned company that would clearly know about the benefits of chondroitin. What then could be the reason for not including therapeutic amounts of chondroitin? For that matter why do most joint products sold in New Zealand have either

no chondroitin or so little to have negligible impact on joint health?

I think the answer is quite simple.

Good quality chondroitin costs ten times that of glucosamine.

My preference is to have equal proportions of chondroitin and glucosamine and for most people to start at a double dose. With my joint product the standard daily dose delivers 800mg of both ingredients while the double dose 1600mg each.

This combined with high potency curcumin (from turmeric) extract can quickly settle sore joints.

I usually add Omega 3 fish oil rather than plant Omega 3 sources (such as

flax seed or hemp oils) as only fis oil has EPA which is profoundly anti-inflammatory.

As an example I have been helping someone for a number of years who contacted me with sore and swollen knees caused by osteoarthritis. She is now much more comfortable and mobile and feeling so much better about life in general. For more information give me a call or email: john@abundant.co.nz You can read my all new newsletter at: www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine p actitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

Now is the time to open your ears to love "Being listened to is so close to being loved that most people cannot tell the difference."

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Loving and being loved is vital to our overall health… how we offer and receive that love can sometimes be a challenge, because there are many ways of doing this and an equal number of ways of getting it wrong.

Most have now heard of the five love languages and learning to love others with their love language rather than our own, little acts of kindness given or acknowledged is another way of strengthening love in our relationships, and a third way is one that can often be missed…

to listen to the other person in a way that makes them feel they are important and have something to offer when they share their thoughts.

The importance of listening can be missed because we often bring our own agenda into a conversation – wanting to provide a solution, getting side tracked and interrupting, an opportunity to contribute, etc. etc.

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Coeliac disease – the clinical chameleon It’s Coeliac Awareness Week and increased awareness is exactly what’s needed to help the estimated 57,000 New Zealanders who have coeliac disease but don’t know it.

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An autoimmune condition with symptoms triggered by the ingestion of gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye and barley), coeliac disease is thought to affect more than one in 70 of us, making it among the most common autoimmune diseases – but also one of the most under-recognised, with only about 14,000 New Zealanders diagnosed.

“Early diagnosis and treatment – a strict, life-long gluten-free diet – is hugely important,” says Elly McKenzie, consultant at Mt Maunganui-based The Insides Guide, who was diagnosed with the disease 18 years ago.

“Untreated coeliac disease can lead to a range of whole-body symptoms and also sees you more likely to develop other health problems, such as osteoporosis, infertility, cancer and other autoimmune diseases.”

Coeliac disease can develop at any age. It affects men, women and children and has a hereditary component. The wide range of symptoms associated with the

condition are thought to play a part in its under-diagnosis, because “you don’t need to be in pain or have vomiting and diarrhoea to have it,” says Elly.

“It’s even possible not have any noticeable symptoms at all; however, a person with untreated

Elly McKenzie has inside knowledge of what it means to lead a gluten-free life. coeliac disease with no or mild symptoms is at equal risk of serious long-term health complications as someone with severe symptoms.

“Proper identification of coeliac disease starts with a simple blood test ordered by your GP. For the test to ‘work’, you must be eating a gluten-containing diet, so don’t remove gluten from your diet before coeliac disease has been ruled out.

It only takes a speck of ingested gluten to trigger the immune response that damages the small intestine in people with coeliac disease – as little as a crumb of bread. This means that as well as the vast array of foods that contain gluten, cross-contamination in cafés, restaurants and at home can be a problem for sufferers.

“It’s a key reason why I started The Insides Guide. I wanted there to be a place where people with coeliac disease can come to learn about the practical aspects of their condition and be supported to stay well. Too few are being taught how to identify gluten on food labels, for example, and that’s absolutely critical to the management and long-term outcomes.”

As a qualified food scientist, coeliac of 18 years and mum to children with food intolerances (including non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, which affects one in 10 New Zealanders), Elly has true insider knowledge that she believes complements the critical service doctors and dieticians provide.

“I also know things only a coeliac and mum to gluten-free children could — like what brand of glutenfree bread has the best chance of wrapping around a sausage without breaking!”

Elly’s main message during Coeliac Awareness Week is clear: know the symptoms and don’t hesitate to get tested.

Back on track and moving forward We certainly did not see the last eight weeks coming and, all of us at Tranquillo, have certainly missed you all.

I believed 2020 was going to be an amazing year... it still can and will be. Let’s take what we have learnt in our isolation and use it to grow and, perhaps, see things with new eyes.

I truly hope you are all safe and well in both your physical and internal wellbeing.

I’m sure we have all experienced varying levels of anxiety that have appeared in different ways. Please know we are here if you need to share.

Now is the time where we can reach out and

reconnect again with our family, friends, colleagues and loved ones. Let’s start our ‘new normal’ and enjoy those connections and eventual hugs.

Let me take a moment to give you assurance that we are taking every precaution to ensure our hygiene and sanitising practices at the clinic are of the highest standard, giving you that extra needed confidence when booking your appointment.

Like nearly every small New Zealand business we have sadly taken a hit. This is not something I want to dwell on... our only way is forward.

I encourage you all to please come back and support our team, shop local and let’s get back on track!

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Have a cuppa tea for MND online Having a dance off, broadcasting an online tutorial on how to make a delicious chocolate fudge cake, or running an online art auction are just some of the fun ways that Kiwis are being encouraged to help raise funds to make a difference in the lives of people with Motor Neurone Disease.

MND New Zealand community and research advisor Claire Reilly, who also lives with MND, having a cuppa tea for MND.

June is Motor Neurone Disease Awareness month with the theme ‘It Takes a Team’.

As the country comes out of lockdown thanks to the efforts of our ‘team of five million’, the team at MND New Zealand continues to rally around those living with a devastating and deadly disease.

“It takes a team to live with MND and we want all Kiwis to understand more – both about the disease itself, and about the amazing teams of people – friends, family and whanau, health professionals, researchers, and MND support team members - who work together to improve the lives of people living with MND,” says MND New Zealand CEO Carl Sunderland.

Participants in this year’s fundraising promotion

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are encouraged to create their own fundraising page and get sponsored to take on a challenge or hold a virtual event.

“Due to COVID-19 we’ve adapted our approach and there’s lots for people to get involved in from the comfort of their home, from making a donation to our virtual street appeal, becoming a

virtual volunteer collector, taking selfies with a printable frame and sharing them online, to hosting a virtual ‘cuppa tea for MND’ on Global MND Awareness Day on Sunday, June 21,” says Carl.

To find out how you can ge involved in Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Month, check out the website: www.mnd.org.nz

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When it’s time to say farewell to your pet Animals are emotional beings, they sense and know Our pets can play a huge part in our lives and the bond we develop and connect with us on a physical, intellectual, can be very strong. They become intertwined with our daily lives and emotional and spiritual level. There has been much journey with us through different experiences over their lifetime. research confirming the powerful, comforting and

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If you would like to talk about your special pet in a ‘remembering’ conversation please contact us. We will try and make saying goodbye as easy as possible, as difficult as it may be

holistic perspective, we often find that our patients in optimal health seem to require less parasite treatment and are better able to resist disease with efficient immune-system function.

Using a holistic approach to health when an animal’s health is compromised means we recruit all tools at our disposal, including complementary therapies such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, nutrition, homeopathy, herbal medicine and many other therapies to restore health and improve well-being. I love this approach to healthcare, making use of the best of both worlds of all that conventional medicine and surgery as well as complementary therapies can provide to elegantly help our patients.

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Squashing the stereotypes The fate of our rates We have great news daily, that New Zealand is hopefully shaking off and bringing to a finality, this world disaster we have been caught up in.

What a scandal it is that our beloved Western Bay of Plenty District Council is adamant to increase our rates.

The majority of the population is feeling the pinch one way or another, whether it be job loss, less hours, or wage reduction.

Back in 2016 when the mayor went into office he declared he was the man to hold rates and put realistic thoughts into running the council.

It appears in his second term he is more determined than ever to upset the ratepayers.

Ratepayers in the Western Bay cannot suffer this rate fate and would be hit harder than ever if it went ahead.

We don’t need the whims and wants of some people at present and at least rate increases can be delayed or cancelled until Western Bay populace can well-afford these nice-to-have unnecessaries by the few who want them.

This also applies to the proposed rubbish collection.

Why fix what’s not broken. At Katikati our recycling centre works well.

Finally, does council realise the revenue it wants off Government for other projects is taxpayer funded?

Does council want two bites of the cherry or are you just double dipping?

C’mon council.

E Luskie, Katikati.

B. Capamagian (The Weekend Sun, May 29, page )38 loses sight of two things. First, the National Party, encouraged by no less than Todd Muller, supported the passing of the Zero Carbon Act in November 2019.

This legislation obligates future governments to reduce carbon emissions.

The best way to do that is to minimise the use of fossil fuels.

Ongoing exploration for oil and gas simply does not accord with such a goal, as the growing divestment movement attests. Fostering the uptake of renewable energy is demonstrably better for human and planetary health and the pursuit of this has to become more intentional than in the past.

Second, it seems the hackneyed fall-back assertion that Labour is less fiscally responsible and economically competent will again be rolled out.

It is a fallacious argument. Under Clark, debt as a percentage of GDP fell from 22.6 per cent in 2000 to 5.5 per cent in 2008. Key increased it from 9.1 per cent in 2009 to 24.6 per cent in 2016.

No single measure, however, is adequate. Numerous exceptions and anomalies preclude any generalisation about who is better with the books.

Based on past performances, both major political parties are able to competently run the country’s financials; they just have differ nt priorities as circumstances demand.

P Donnell, Welcome Bay.

Dictatorships and bullying Having attended Tauranga City Council meetings, I wondered why new Mayor Tenby Powell chose Larry Baldock as his deputy but it is now very obvious why.

I consider their behaviour to be both dictatorial and bullying - it’s their way or the highway.

The old saying: ‘you get the government you deserve’. Well, what the hell have we done to deserve the current Mayor Powell and his deputy Larry Baldock?

Many thanks to councillors Andrew Hollis, Steve Morris, Dawn Kiddie, John Robson and others for outing their hideous behaviour.

Thanks for letting me air my views.

J Hill, Tauranga South.

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Email: letters@thesun.co.nz For more letters go to www.sunlive.co.nz

Have your say on rates

As a Western Bay of Plenty district councillor I am having great difficulty in achieving a zero- rated budget for you the ratepayer.

Tuesday [May 26, 2020] was the Annual Plan meeting to set rates and I was the only councillor who voted for a zero-rate change!

After a lively debate, most councillors decided to vote with the Mayor and accountant on suggestions of a rate rise.

This council has been the highest rated in the country for many years, as well as in recent times, setting the rate levels of 4 per cent [increase] - over 2 per cent higher than the CPI - along with a cash surplus. It is one council that could afford to give the public some respite on their fixed costs in these difficult times Many are losing their jobs and businesses are closing, which in my opinion has not finished yet.

The flow on will be for some years to come. The 30-40-year olds will be the worst affected, because they are the ones who have borrowed money to build/buy or set up businesses!

It was said to me at the council meeting that it was we councillors that signed off on all the development projects and so we were responsible for council costs incurred.

I pointed out that we, as councillors, have very limited knowledge on most council spending and that’s why I have been asking [a number of times] for an independent review of council spending, because I am sure savings could be made!

There will be another annual plan meeting in June for a final decision on rates, now would be a good opportunity for ratepayers to submit emails on rates.

C Humphreys, Katikati.

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The Weekend Sun’s ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay. Pg22

Bringing COLOUR to the world We are living, and forgive me for stating the bleedin’ obvious, in unusual times.

Tauranga Citizens Club

While we ponder moving to Level One, much of the world is tearing itself apart. America is burning. There are few times I have been happier to live in New Zealand.

We are so lucky. And I say that with full awareness that a lot of the country is still in serious difficulty, especially the entertainment sector.

The music scene has been ravaged. After years of declining CD sales, the ubiquitousness of streaming platforms that don’t pay and the removal of pretty much any income apart from playing live, that last avenue has now been gutted. These are dire times for musicians, however much fun Facebook concerts from lockdown may seem.

This week I wanted to note the passing of an artist who did things that no other artist has done. That’s a rare thing to say about anyone. I’m talking here about the Bulgarian artist Christo Javacheff, who died this week aged 84. You will probably know of him, even if the name – he popularised the use of a single name, Christo, long before Madonna came on the scene – doesn’t ring a bell.

Christo

Basically, he’s the guy who created artwork the size of the landscape, filling huge areas with gleeful colour, or wrapping landmarks in coloured cloth. In 1995 he wrapped the Reichstag in Berlin, in 100,000 square metres of made-to-measure silvery fabric panels, all trussed-up with nearly 10 miles of blue rope that took 90 professional climbers and 120 installation workers to put into place.

It stayed that way for two weeks before all the materials were recycled.

He and his artistic partner Jeanne-Claude funded the whole project themselves.

They wrapped the Pont Neuf in Paris, art museums, medieval towers and Roman walls, staircases and rooms; they surrounded a group of small islands near Miami with floating pink fabric, and created extending floating, interconnecting piers covered in yellow fabric across a huge Italian lake; they draped the 7503 gates in New York’s Central Park with saffron-coloured banners and in 1991 put up 3100 umbrellas, simultaneously, in Japan and California.

Oh, in case you’re thinking ‘Umbrellas? What’s the big deal?’, each umbrella was the size of a small house, six metres high by nine wide and 2500 people were employed to erect them.

This year Christo was planning to wrap the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

That has been delayed because of COVID-19 but will still happen in 2021, a final grand gesture from a artist who boggled so many minds. He made the world a more surprising and colourful place – what more can you ask?

Magnetic field

Talking of grand gestures, a band that I love who produce little but grand gestures has a new album available online and it’s what you might call a grand gesture in miniature. The Magnetic Fields have just released the album Quickies, comprising 28 songs, each between 13 seconds and 2 minutes and 35 seconds in length.

The band’s last release was the five-CD-set 50 Song Memoir, 50 songs, one for each year of the writer’s life, and before that 69 Love Songs which was just that with three CDs each comprising 23 songs. This new one is equally quirky and delightful, the best moment being the brilliant (I Want to Join A) Biker Gang.

Meanwhile, on the local front, guitarist Sean Bodley has just released a new single – on Spotify, Apple, Google and Bandcamp – Sunday Drive, which he describes as “a throwback to the kind of vibes I got in my 20s driving around in my car on a Sunday, enjoying the views and the peace of being behind the wheel”.

His plan is to release eight singles throughout the rest of 2020, each with its own style and personality.

He isn’t looking at doing any live playing and is enjoying recording and writing at the moment. Sean has also been teaching throughout the lockdown via Skype and I should pass on that his Skype lessons are available for anyone who is interested!

COVID-19 ALERT LEVEL 2 AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR BAYCOURT COMMUNITY & ARTS CENTRE With Aotearoa/New Zealand now at COVID-19 Alert Level 2, Baycourt would like to adivse the community that our venue and box office will emain closed to the public until further notice.

Level 2 restrictions limit public gatherings to 100 people and groups of attendees to 10 people or less. Venues must also keep audience members at least 1 metre apart. While not impossible, these restrictions would be extremely diffic t to maintain.

People are the heart of Baycourt and we want visitors to the centre to enjoy an incredible experience in a safe and welcoming environment.

During Level 2 we will be introducing and implementing a range of new measures designed to ensure everyone’s safety. This includes installing new sanitising stations, instituting contactless payment and ticket entry to the venue, plus increasing the frequency of cleaning, especially in high traffic area

THE BAYCOURT TEAM CAN’T WAIT TO WELCOME YOU BACK TO THE CENTRE SOON!

Please note Baycourt will be reviewing its position on a weekly basis and we will keep our community updated with our plans as they evolve, and as we head towards Level 1.

Though our box office emains closed for now, you are still able to purchase tickets for shows coming up at Baycourt through Ticketek, either online at www.ticketek.co.nz or by calling 0800 TICKETEK (842 538).

FOR UP-TO-DATE SHOW INFORMATION, VISIT BAYCOURT.CO.NZ

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Saturday 6 June

NZDA BOP Range Day

Art On The Strand

Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm, The Strand, Tauranga. Tauranga Society of Artists

Bay Network Singles Club

Social club for over fifties. Ph Mauree 021 112 3307, Jonathan 572 2091

Classic Motorcycle Coffee Meeting

Join us for coffee 10am @ Four14, 414 Pyes Pa Rd & talk classic motorbikes.

Join our rides. Ph Don 027 241 3595

Greerton Hall Market

Last Saturday of month, resuming in June.

8am-12pm. Stalls inside/ outside. Discounts for charity groups.

Refreshments available. Ph/txt for site.

Tricia 07 543 1487, 027 908 2952, www.facebook.com/greertonhallmarket

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm

Katikati Lions Garage Sale

Due to the Covid-19 Virus, the Katikati Lions Garage Sale & Moggies Market have been cancelled until further notice. Many thanks for your past support.

LOL Laughter Wellness

While in Level 2, join us for a weekly uplifting session of laughter on Zoom.

11-11:45am. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 for meeting ID number.

Matariki Exhibition 2020

By Areena Smith at The People’s Gallery, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Running until 12th July.

Village Radio Museum

Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band.

Radio Museum open from 10am.

Request line 571 3710

Sunday 7 June Bible Seminar

Welcome back! Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. God’s care for the downtrodden people of faith. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Mary 573 5537

Croquet

Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Friday, 12:45 for 1pm start.

Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633

Enjoy Travel

Safe travel & home-hosting NZ & worldwide soon as restrictions lift. Twice-monthly meetings will resume asap. friendshipforce.org,nz or Barbara 027 315 1136, Jonathan 572 2091

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet.nz

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NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am3pm $20 bring firearms licenc

Omokoroa Lions Market

2nd Sunday monthly. Western Ave Car Park, Omokoroa. 9am-noon. Bookings not required. Ph Keith 548 2117

Papamoa Lions Club Market

2nd & 4th Sunday Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699

Bernadette 07 572 3968

Indoor Bowls

Matua Primary School Hall, 7:15pm.

New members welcome. Come along & give bowls ago. Ph Karen 576 0443

Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning

Online & Face to face.

Check out www.letslearn. co.nz for night classes, workshops, lectures, courses, clubs of all sorts. Ph 07 544 9557 https://www.facebook.com/letslearnbop/

Mount RSA Indoor Bowls

Quakers In Tauranga

Club nights have been cancelled due to the Corona Virus. Ph Alice 021 064 2337

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

A fun way to keep fit! Mon & We 10am-12pm Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, equipment supplied. Ph Viv 07 575 5845, or just come along

In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk. All welcome. 543 3101 or 543 0355 www.quaker.org.nz Sun & Thur 1:30-4pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr Papamoa, sailing “Electron” radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Monday 8 June Open meeting 10am at Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave/Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Art Group Welcome Bay

Meets Lighthouse Church 9:30-12.

Relax, chat, create, no pressure. All levels of skill welcome. Ph Denis 07 544 6451

Badminton Club - Tauranga

Aquinas College, 7-9pm. Members & casual players welcome. Fun, fitness competitive. Covid-19 requirements stand, no club racquets available. $8 cash pp. Ph/txt Sue 021 194 4335 FB TaurangaBadmintonClub, Email: stevensnoel@hotmail.com

Citizens Advice Bureau Papamoa

Free confidential impartial informatio & advice. Don’t know? Ask Us! Phone or visit Community Centre 15 Gravatt Rd Papamoa. Tues/Thurs 10am-1pm. Ph 07 574 9862 or 0800 367 222

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga

Free confidential impartial informatio & advice. Don’t know? Ask Us! Phone or visit us at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga.

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 07 578 1592 or 0800 367 222

Diabetes NZ Tauranga Branch

Drop-In-Clinic 10am-12noon (no appointment needed) for info, education & support for anyone living with diabetes & their families. 174 11th Ave, Tauranga.

Ph 07 571 3422

Dutch Friendly Support Network

Coffee morning 1st Monday of month 10am-12noon. $4 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Rd, Tauranga. Ph

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Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

Mon 9:15-10:45 Tga Senior Citizens Club 14 Norris St. Tues 9-10:30 St Mary’s Church Hall, cnr Girven & Marlin. Ph Jennifer 571 1411 or 027 206 0776

Sequence Dance Club

Alcoholics Anonymous

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Pickleball At The Mount

Enjoy great sequence dancing at Norris St Hall 7-9pm. Get moving in style with friendly company.

Tauranga City Brass

Practises at band hall, 10 Yatton St, Greerton, 7pm-9pm.

Brass musicians, percussionists are all welcome. Ph Jeremy 021 132 331

Tauranga Senior Citizens’ Club

CARDS Mon & Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tues,Wed & Sat.14 Norris St (behind Pak n Save)12:45pm for 1pm start. Entry $3 includes afternoon tea.

New members welcome.

Tuesday 9 June Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting, 7:30pm. St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Bored? Try Boules

Boules at at Bayfair, Russley Dr 12:45pm Tues & Thurs. Bayfair Petanque Club, a friendly & social club.

Equipment available. Txt/Ph Alf 021 157 9282

Divorce Care Course

Going through separation or divorce?

Join a 12 week support group 7 July, 7:30pm. C3 City Church. Registration essentia. Ph Kathryn 027 737 3172

Falun Dafa Free Classes

In these troubling times recite this: Honesty, compassion & forbearance are excellent values. https://en.falundafa.org/ index.html. Ph/text Judy 021 0425 398

Marching For Leisure

Otumoetai Walking Group

Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Danny 576 6480

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly gettogether, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448

Welcome Bay Strength Balance

Low impact strength & balance exercise class to music, suitable for seniors. Falls prevention focus. 11am Welcome Bay Hall. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437

Yoga For All

Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6:30-8pm. Traditional, relaxing yoga class. Beginners welcome. $12 for one or $90 for 9 classes.

Bring a mat. Ph Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 10 June

Adults Dance Class

12:30pm at Anglican Church, Beach Rd Katikati. Many styles of dance covered. Ph 07 577 1753 or 027 274 8753 or gaye@christinaproductions.co.nz

Age Concern Walking Group

10am Meet at Briscoes, Chapel St

Fitness League NZ

Exercise, movement, dance, focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & fexibility, suitable for all ages & abilities.

Katikati Memorial Hall, 10am. Ph Pam 021 117 7170

Fernland Spa Water Exercise

Gentle exercise in the warm water.

Suitable for Joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from illness or injury. Good for strength, coordination & balance.

Jennifer 571 1411

Healing Rooms

Come, experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual.

Graced Oppshop 11th Ave & Christopher St, upstairs 1-3pm. All welcome. www. healingrooms.co.nz 021 213 8875

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:453pm

Steady As You Go

Thursday 11 June Fitness League

Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility suitable for all ages & abilities. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. Ph Pam 07 549 4799

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry.

Kickstart Toastmasters Meeting

Improve your public speaking, listening & leadership skills. 7am, Alimento Cafe, 74 1st Ave. First-timers free, no pressure to speak

Social Games

575 3780

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

To all our dancers. We are sorry due to Covid-19 this group has been postponed until further notice. Ph Dawn 579 3040

Friday 12 June

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am at Tauranga Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave/ Cameron Rd. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Exhibition By Elliot Mason

The Incubator Gallery is open & in action! Fire, Water, Land & Sky exhibition running until 27th June.

Week days 9-5, Sat 10-2. At Historic Village.

Grey Power Papamoa Districts

Mid-Winter Solstice buffet lunch, Canton Kitchen, Fashion Island, at noon. All welcome. Ph Jonathan 572 2091

Suicide Bereavement Support Volunteers

If you have lived the experience of suicide bereavement & would like to support others recently bereaved contact glenda@griefsupport. org.nz. Training & support will be given.

SAYGo exercises, St Johns Church Hall, Bureta. 2-3pm except 1st Weds each month. Improve balance & overall wellbeing. Ph Alison 07 576 4536

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

Closed until further notice.

Ph Carol 027 348 5875 taurangaembroiderersguild@gmail.com

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Clubrooms open Tues 9:15am & Thurs 7:30pm, cnr Mirrielees/Cross Rds. Ph Mike 021 939 233

A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness & friendship. P Isabelle 07 544 3526 or 027 697 1037

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A typical, unfortunately, long weekend. Rough, wet weather the whole time. It was a little late getting to us but Coromandel copped it again. We did get the Thursday in though. Went a bit further East outside Motiti and for a change got about 90% snapper. Some nice sized fish too, up to 5kg, and all in excellent condition. The tarakihi were playing hard to get, a few coming up, but bait stealing was the order of the day for them this time. There was no apparent current, good conditions, but very recalcitrant they were. Maybe too much food in the water. Or the moon, or earthquakes, or they weren’t hungry, or…

At Club Mt Maunganui.

Indoor Bowls & Cards.

Have an afternoon out. New members welcome. Ph Dot

G N I H S I F A I D E SUNM PRIZE PACK is coming your way!

Victoria Breidahl (age 10) is very proud of her wriggly, squiggly ÿ sh that she caught when surfcasting at Papamoa Beach. She pulled it in all by herself. It put up an awesome ÿ ght!

Be in to WIN! Email your fishing photo (high resolution Jpeg) to production3@thesun.co.nz Subject line ‘Photo of the Week’ with your Name and address to send prize to and description of photo and location.

Sat 6th Shabang 7:30pm – 10:30pm.

No cover charge.

Sun 7th The Blarneys with Andy & Chris 3pm – 6pm Wed 10th Tauranga Blues Jam 7pm – 10:30pm

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Seriously good shows set to return Bay Events is pleased to announce that two of its iconic exhibitions, the Tauranga Home Show and the Seriously Good Food Show, have been rescheduled after the COVID-19 lockdown resulted in postponement.

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The Seriously Good Food Show will bring its distinct flavour to Trustpower Arena Baypark on September 5-6, while the Tauranga Home Show takes place on October 16-18.

“We love bringing together regional and national businesses and we encourage the people of Tauranga to support them after what has been a deeply challenging time,” says Dana McCurdy, managing director at Bay Events.

“We want our show visitors to think local and buy local – by doing business within New Zealand you not only get personal service and real value, but you help to strengthen our community and economy.”

Organisers Bay Events are owned and operated in Tauranga and have been bringing exhibitions to the Bay of Plenty for more than two decades.

“Many people don’t realise how unusual

TAURUS: A nagging problem may require a new method to resolve and trial and error eventually pays off. A loyal friend helps you tackle a family related difficulty.

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The Tauranga Home show has been set down for a new date.

“Face-to-face communication with real people is key.

“People are happy to buy online, but when you’re making big money decisions for your home you want to look your supplier in the eye and see what they’re really about without the smokescreen of a fancy website. Our food show is another way of putting Kiwi businesses in front of people – you can’t experience the aromas, the tastes and textures of food through a screen. We’re looking forward to bringing back these community events and playing our part in getting the Bay of Plenty economy moving again.”

Doc edge festival goes digital New Zealand’s most prestigious film festival, the Documentary Edge International Film Festival opens on June 12, becoming Australasia's first major film festival to take on the challenge of COVID-19 by going fully digital.

In a full line-up of more than 70 films, a record number of filmmakers will present their world premiere screenings at this year's Doc Edge. Also New Zealand’s largest Oscar-qualifying festival, Doc Edge LIBRA: You may be finding a new will run nationwide for the first time, giving Kiwis the market for a special skill. This is the opportunity to experience a documentary film festival week for looking at your goals over from the comfort of their own home. the next three months. An interesting Over the past 15 years, the Doc Edge Festival social event may be featured. has brought the world's best documentaries and SCORPIO: Although you may filmmakers to our shores. While 2020 will look feel tempted, don’t make

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this is. A lot of other exhibitions in New Zealand are run from national offices disconnected from the community they’re catering to. Being local, we build relationships with Tauranga businesses and community groups and can adapt quickly to developments within the region. We see first-hand the contribution our shows make to the local economy, because we live here too.

“We use a number of local suppliers and employ staff locally to pull off these huge events. We work with Tauranga charities and community groups.

“Between the logistics of the shows themselves and the trade they bring to exhibitors, it’s an enjoyable way to stimulate the economy and help businesses survive through to the other side of this pandemic.”

Plans are in place to allow for the challenge of social distancing requirements and hygiene standards. “The rules evolve as we move through lockdown stages,” says Dana.

“We’re keeping a close eye on the Ministry of Health’s recommendations and are working with the venue to ensure our events are a healthy, safe environment for our exhibitors, visitors and staff.”

Even in today’s digital age, exhibition-style marketing is strong and growing.

announcements prematurely. Your creative talents are sharp and you may be able to turn a hobby into a profitable undertaking.

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CAPRICORN: Be sure to pay attention to trends in the community.

A family meeting proves a success, thanks to your leadership qualities.

You may find yourself assuming the role of treasurer.

LEO: Creative writing assignments are the theme this week. The weekend may find you involved in a community event. A team effort brings significant results.

AQUARIUS: Spontaneity is important, especially in dealings with close friends and family members. The weekend offers choice opportunities for collectors and hobbyists. A small windfall may arrive later in the week.

VIRGO: Novel ideas can be turned into practical projects.

Investigation pays off - you are a master at detective work.

You may be asked to assume a job that involves young children.

PISCES: Opportunities for advancement opens up. Weekend travel may include some detours. A new source of information proves rewarding. Thanks to your efforts, a friend’s self respect is renewed.

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new skills and polishing your present ones. Your career may be expanded before the end of the year.

different, the quality of award-winning films will continue to set the bar high.

In a year when everything is out of kilter and COVID-19 is dominating news cycles, these films focus on ongoing challenges: crusading journalists, unscrupulous spin doctors and corrupt politicians, the struggles of refugees, meatless diets, new religions – and how to swim with a polar bear and survive.

“Reaching out in times of isolation enables us to express humanity at its best. We're passionate about bringing important stories to everyone,” say directors Alex Lee and Dan Shanan.

For more information and to keep up to speed with the 2020 season as more events and films are added, visit: www.docedge.nz, or follow Doc Edge on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Just another day on the job for wildlife photographer, Amos Nachoum. Photo Credit Jeb Corliss

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Cleaning the oven or barbecue is a job that few enjoy and often put off.

Winter is pretty much here chipping green waste, as well as giving your palms but that doesn’t mean it’s time a well-deserved trim and facelift.

They can help you with your trees and palms, to neglect the garden. servicing from Papamoa to Waihi Beach.

Get yourself the best garden in time for planting in spring with Trees Done.

The team at Trees Done can make your backyard or garden the envy of your neighbourhood.

They are the dream team when it comes to making your garden dreams a reality.

“With more than 20 years’ worth of experience, I pride myself on my knowledge and expertise,” says arborist Shawn Moriarty-Rae. Trees Done offers a range of services, including large dismantling, hedge trimming and

To get the job done right, call Shawn on: 022 36 46 746/0800 30 63 48 or visit: www.facebook.com/treesdone

It’s too dirty, too difficult or too time consuming – and it leaves the oven out of action.

Why not call in an Oven Angel?

Neil Adams is your local Oven Angel and will clean your oven, gas or electric hob, range hood and barbecue anywhere in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions.

He also replaces oven door hinges, seals and oven bulbs as required.

Neil has cleaned more than 1000 ovens since 2014.

He uses environmentally friendly cleaning products and lots of elbow grease, so you can use your oven immediately after cleaning.

“Regular cleaning extends the life of your cooking appliance,” says Neil.

He tries his best to keep prices affordable, and also offers vouchers for any occasion, so a voucher for an oven clean might just be the perfect gift. Appointments must be

Neil Adams is your local Oven Angel. made in advance.

For more information call Neil on: 021 217 7317 or visit: www.ovenangel.co.nz

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trades & services

BUILDER BUILDER CONTACT JEFF CONTACT JEFF

Get it customised

If you’re needing something customised – from a truck cover to a bouncy castle – the team at Trident Equipment is here to help.

Don’t let it spoil your day!

Call us on 0800 KERBED

0800 537 233

M:022 355 4722

Trident Equipment owner Mike Cleaver.

www.wheelmagician.co.nz

BOP PROPERTY SERVICES Rubbish Removals Anything to everything! We load and remove.

Demolition Garages, bathrooms, kitchens etc. Any demo work.

Section Clearing. Painting Fencing. Decking. Retaining. 25 years’ experience.

PROFESSIONAL, FRIENDLY SERVICE

Phone us today for a free quote: 027 649 7394

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They can work with you to create custom curtain siders, truck covers, tarpaulins, pond liners, promotional canopies, awnings, bouncy castles, marine upholstery or custom designed shade sails and much more.

“We specialise in the fabrication of PVC and canvas products,” says Trident Equipment owner Mike Cleaver.

Working with only the very best materials and componentry to manufacture their products, the team at Trident can guarantee a quality product.

“Repairs and installations can also be carried out under our large purpose-built canopies. All our work is guaranteed and manufactured to the highest specifications,” says Mike They can also help with specialised archgola, awning and canopy systems, replacement and custom spa lids, tarpaulin hire and more.

So if you need it customised, get in touch with the team at Trident Equipment. Visit them online at: www.tridentequipment.co.nz

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House Washing

Roof Treatments Decks & Driveways Gutter Cleaning

100% Biodegradable Products M 021 M 021 143 143 25172517 P

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0800 P 0800 ECOECO CLEAN CLEAN www.beachtime.co.nz www.beachtime.co.nz W W

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DENTURES PHONE: 07 576 0620

mobility

www.denturestauranga.co.nz

gardening

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firewood

situations vacant

CONNECT WITH YOUR ELECTORATE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Todd Muller

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Hon Simon Bridges

Todd Muller and HonMP Simon Bridges MP for Bay of Plenty for Tauranga MP for Bay of Plenty MP forin Tauranga represent their constituents Parliament. constituents in Parliament.

To represent schedule their a meeting with your local MP, To schedule a meeting with your local MP,

Contact Todd Contact Simon

07 542 0505 Contact Todd todd.mullerMP@parliament.govt.nz 07 542 0505 todd.mullerMP@parliament.govt.nz

07 577 0923

Contact Simon taurangaMP@parliament.govt.nz 07 577 0923 taurangaMP@parliament.govt.nz

Funded by Parliamentary Service. Authorised by S Bridges, 35a Third Ave, Tauranga & T Muller, 3/9 Domain Rd, Papamoa

Funded by Parliamentary Service. Authorised by S Bridges, 35a Third Ave, Tauranga & T Muller, 3/9 Domain Rd, Papamoa

situations vacant

deceased

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health & beauty

RUN ON LISTINGS bible digest

DO NOT BE wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. Proverbs 3:7-8

computers

COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Remote access/repairs, viruses, upgrades, hardware, tuition, advice. Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 021 260 9183

funeral services

curriculum vitae

CVs THAT STAND OUT. Grab their attention, keep their attention, get the interview with the help of ’A C.V. For You’ Targeted or generic cover letters also available www.acvforyou.co.nz or Ph/text on 021 27 27 912

gardening

ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified.

Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant.

Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

health & beauty

NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic.

Something for everyone.

NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www. naturaltherapiesnz.com and www.naturalpetremediesstore. com SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE & Healing Workshops.

Includes Meditation, Animal Communication and Crystals.

Learn and experience it for yourself. Ph 021 607 797

livestock

AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses. Ph 0800 369 6269

funeral services

www.sunlive.co.nz/classifieds.html

lost & found

FOUND KITTENS, VARIOUS Colours, Various Sex, Various Areas, Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Tan Mixed Breed Puppies, Pukehina Area, Ref: 465570-572, Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Grey Male Cat, Left at door of Brookfield Vet, Ref: 465641, Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Adult Cream Female Angora Rabbit, Tauranga South Area, Ref: 465445, Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found Senior Tabby Female Cat, Welcome Bay Area, Ref: 465269, Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

trades & services

APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician.

BRYCE DECORATING, interior & exterior painting,

church services

BETH - EL la tyb

Messianic Messianic Family Family

ALL WELCOME WELCOME ALL SHALOM SHALOM

It’sIt’s experience experience that that makes makes allall the the difference difference

SABBATH SABBATH 10 10AM OTUMOETAI PRIMARY PRIMARY OTUMOETAI AM

Tauranga Tauranga | Mt.| Maunganui Mt. Maunganui | Katikati | Katikati

Joel Joel & & Sharon Sharon van van Ameringen Ameringen

(07)(07) 578578 3338 3338 | www.elliottsfunerals.co.nz | www.elliottsfunerals.co.nz

02 2 11 7 76 68 8 0 04 43 3 0

info@bethel.org.nz info@bethel.org.nz bethel.org.nz bethel.org.nz

07 543 3151 www.hopefunerals.co.nz

4 Keenan Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga

WELCOME WELCOME

Our family helping your family

wallpapering. Quality work. Ph Wayne 021 162 7052 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960

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PLENTY

FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting. Email: bookings@ no1thestrand.co.nz or www.no1thestrand.co.nz

TREE, SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping, rubbish, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857

travel & tours

“AAA” Gold Star Rates with HINTERLAND Tours Hope you are all well, and keeping safe.

Lets build NZ again and start looking around New Zealand with our all inclusive packages from 1st September onwards.

Taking bookings now, and we provide a full refund guarantee.

Here is some ideas coming towards the end of the year (limited seats); Tour 1 – Bay of Islands and Northland Tour. Tour 2 – Stewart Island Tour (including The Catlins, and Dunedin), Tour 3 – Great Barrier Island. Tour 4 – Explore the Coromandel. Tour 5 – The South Island Highlight Tour.

Tour 6 The North Island Train Trip + Te Papa Museum (flights included).

Plus much much

WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

SELL IT OR PROMOTE IT HERE WITH US

Talk to Debbie

07 578 0030

office@thesun.co.n

church sevices A place of respite in the city Sunday 8am & 10am Wednesday 10am Messy Church - 4pm, 3rd Sunday of the month

09 578 7718

HOLYTRINITYTAURANGA.COM

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

HOLYTRINITYTAURANGA.COM

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venues

ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

Chimney maintenance & repairs.

Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740

Tauranga

'We share your concerns about cost'...

SUPPORT LOCAL. Our trips and tours are up & running – due to popular demand we are offering a 2nd tour to Miranda Shorebirds Centre followed by Fish & Chips for lunch at Kaiaua. Friday 19th June. Another popular outing is our Sunday Roast at a mystery location – July 5th. Don’t miss your opportunity Call us today for more information Zealandier Tours – Ph 572 4118. Email admin@zealandiertours.com

PAINTER/DECORATOR Interior & exterior. Quality workmanship, friendly service. Over 25 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/ Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307

09 578 7718

For a caring, dignified & affordable service...

more. Door to door service (Local Tauranga company). Excellent customer service. Email us: info@hinterlandtours.co.nz Ph HINTERLAND TOURS TEAM 07 575 8118

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

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