The Weekend Sun - 30 October 2020

30 October 2020, Issue 1032

Go with the mo Dressed in a three piece suit and bow tie with a moustache double the width of his face, you might think you’ve stepped back in time when you meet Nic Sorrenson.

His 33cm English moustache is a not only a fashion

statement but a commitment to his mental health.

Three and half years ago, Nic was going through a marriage break up and other issues all compounded to the point where he was feeling suicidal.

He got in touch with the team at Movember and they

suggested he grow the mo.

“They pretty much told me to start growing my moustache and don’t stop growing it until you feel better.

“And that has been three years now.”

Read the full story on page 4. Photo: John Borren.

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all of those difficult subject with frankness, bravado and clever witticisms.

You won’t get any of that from me though.

And there won’t be a single mention of prostate exams. I simply won’t go down that rabbit hole.

This will be completely painless so just relax, here we go.

Firstly, it’s important to remember that when you are discussing your emotional problems or your physical health, you pick your audience wisely.

The reason I say this is because pretty much every conversation held between men involves jokes or some sort of contest so whatever problem you have will be treated as such.

Serious conversations

And herein lies the problem for men. We simply don’t talk about meaningful stuff.

For example the guys here at Sun Media have decided not to have serious conversations with each other but to grow moustaches. We’ve got a team and everything – the Sun Mo Stars – look it up on the Movember site and donate lots of money please. It’s important for our mental health that we are better than everyone else.

Or at least better than the average team.

And it’s a good cause of course.

Growing a moustache is not very original, I know, but it is the most recognised activity.

So much so that the month is called Movember.

Therefore it represents a chance to do something better than other men and this is where the appeal lies. It doesn’t really matter

what the contest is, as long as everyone else is doing it and you can prove you are the best.

If you are not very good at growing a moustache, then you can aim to be the best at being the worst. Or at least tell the best jokes or have the funniest moustache.

Growing a mo in a month is obviously a bit of a challenge in itself however I do spout a fair bit of bulls##t so I figure the genera area is pretty well fertilised.

I’m quietly confident Anyway, it’s not just me doing this so I’ll introduce the rest of the team who are all vying to outdo each other in the mo growing department.

The Sun Mo Stars

First up is Ian Evans. Ian is the brains behind the whole operation, which frankly, is a bit of a worry. However he’s a good salesman. He could probably sell guacamole to an avocado grower. Ian is also Australian which will make him dangerous, especially because the Olympics were cancelled this year. He has requested we sing Advance Australia Fair 10 times in a row if he grows the best moustache.

Next is Tony Breeds. Tony and Ian are both completely devoid of hair on their heads, unless you count eyebrows. This may work in their favour as all of their pent-up hair growing energy can now be directed to the upper lip. Tony is also blatantly cheating and started a full week before everyone else. He already looks like a cross between Gandalf and Benito Mussolini.

The other member of the team is John

Borren. John likes to be the best at everything, especially when it comes to photography. It will be interesting to see how he goes with the camera turned the other way around though. He says he will be “happy if I can just grow something” but I can see the competitive glint in his eyes. He has already sought advice from one of the country’s leading moustache growers under the pretence of taking a photo for today’s front page.

Finally, there’s myself – clearly the best looking and most intelligent member of the team – however still suffering the emotional scars of previous Movembers. The last time was an audacious attempt to grow a Chopper Read – style mo’. Mrs Hutch spent all month giggling and calling me c-face.

But that’s alright, because Movember is all about looking at yourself in the mirror and being aware that even though you are weird, everyone else is weird too.

And that’s pretty much where my Dr Phil advice starts and finishes Basically I am yet to meet a ‘normal’ person and that is pretty much what I pin my selfesteem on. Yes, I’m weird, but so is everyone else.

However, it strikes me that there is more to men’s health than simply growing a moustache. So, my aim this month is to have a serious conversation with the men that mean the most to me.

As someone who ruins all the sad moments in the movie with dad jokes, this is going to be difficult. But I’ve done it before and I’ sure I can do it again.

Because while humour is good medicine, poor health is no laughing matter.

For more information on men’s health or Movember events head to: www.nz.movember.com. Search for ‘The Sun Mo Stars’ daniel@thesun.co.nz

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3 Concerned Citizens members Tony Fellingham and Ken Evans announce the start of a petition relating to a Maori ward on the Tauranga City Council.

Photo: John Borren.

Maori wards challenged Battle lines have been drawn over a decision by the Tauranga City Council to establish a Maori Ward for the next local body election.

A group called Concerned Citizens has a petition calling for a binding poll on the issue.

A binding poll is required if requested in writing and signed by at least five per cent of electors That means just under 5000 signatures are required.

Tauranga Mayor Tenby Powell says the petition is “not at all” unexpected.

He says the council has a statutory obligation to ensure tangata whenua representation and few major decisions can be made without iwi input.

“My hope is that the community is mature enough to recognise that.”

The council has already granted voting rights to iwi representatives on its committees and the Maori ward was another way to ensure

better Maori representation and quicker progress on major decisions where iwi needed to be consulted. “[It’s] a partnership that we must develop or the city will remain in the current state that it is in which is locked up, lacking in housing, lacking in affordable housing, roads that are clogged, lacking infrastructure,” Powell says.

Concerned Citizens representative Tony Felllingham disagrees. He says the group’s “bone of contention” is that the council has no mandate to introduce a Maori ward.

A statement from the group says that “any race-based voting arrangement is actually a form of separatism or tokenism”.

It says the council is rushing ahead and “virtue signalling” with no consultation.

“It has a responsibility for things like decent drinking water, roads, sports facilities, functioning sewage system, stadiums or what have you,” Tony says.

“There isn’t a Maori view of

what roads should be repaired or what sports facilities get built so it makes the requirement for a separate Maori ward really not necessary.”

Concerned Citizens has the backing of national lobby group Hobson’s Pledge which has paid for advertising space for the petition form in today’s The Weekend Sun. Another Concerned Citizens member Ken Evans says the concept of electing one Maori councillor to represent all the different iwi “wouldn’t stand for serious debate” because Maori are not a “homogenous” group.

“Who is this one person supposed to represent?”

There hasn’t been a councillor of Maori descent on the council for more than 20 years.

Powell says Maori represent about 17 per cent of the Tauranga population and growing. Working with iwi is “critically important” to Tauranga Moana and Western Bay of Plenty going forward, Powell says.

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It’s a case of how mo can you go?

“I’m thankful for that because if I didn’t, I don’t know where I would have been.”

As the 35-year-old chats excitedly about his mo you wouldn’t think depression and anxiety are part of his daily life.

“I use it as a daily reminder to never get as low as I did and every day it gets longer, it’s a symbol for me that things are going to get better, it’s just a matter of time.”

He uses his ‘stache as a talking point to share his story and the Movember cause, which is to raise money and awareness for men’s mental health, suicide prevention and prostate and testicular cancer.

“It encompasses all three major men’s health problems that men generally don’t talk about.

“It’s always been a taboo subject for men’s health even today, where

everyone clams up.

“It’s the same with depression and anxiety, guys generally don’t talk about their feelings because they’re considered as soft or being a girl’s blouse and that’s one of the reasons why it gets swept under the rug.”

In the year to the end of June, 654 people in New Zealand died by suicide - 471 of those were male, according to the provisional suicide rate released by the Chief Coroner.

While there is a serious reason Nic grows his moustache, he also has a lot of fun with it and enters beard and moustache competitions.

He is the 2019 national champion for the best moustache in the New Zealand Beard and Moustache Competition.

Nic was looking forward to competing in the world champs in Auckland next year until they were delayed by Covid-19.

They have been put back a year or

Nic Sorrenson says his mo grows longer and more glorious each day.

Photo: John Borren.

two but Nic says it gives him more time to grow and perfect his mo.

The facial hair enthusiast describes the competitions as similar to a beauty pageant where contestants have to strut their stuff on stage and answer personality questions as well as generic ones like: “What would you do with world peace?”

“You’ve got to add a bit of humour, you’ve got to have a little bit of pizzazz, the way you present yourself on stage and then present yourself to the judges.”

He enjoys the fun and camaraderie the competitions bring as well as the ability to compare notes with other aficionados

Nic’s usual English mo only takes about five minutes to style but he also experiments depending on his mood and will have it sticking straight up Salvador Dali style or in a loop on either side.

Caring for his ‘stache also requires a daily ritual of beard tonic and oil applied at night and one day a week he will leave it natural.

His advice for all those growing a mo this November is to persevere.

“You need to have patience when it comes to a moustache, you will get to that point where it gets irritating and you will want to cut it off, but you must persevere.”

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Charlie and the chocolate fish

Charlie Ford and Four14 Espresso cafe owner Michelle Boyce discuss raising funds and awareness of cystic fibrosis. Photo: John Borren.

A Pyes Pa school student hopes his chocolate fish fundraiser will help peopl learn about cystic fibrosis, a condition h has lived with his whole life.

people have been.”

Boxes were also set up at Charlie’s school and at some of Kim’s friends’ workplaces.

A boxful of chocolate fish usually brings in $50 o fundraising but Kim says people are paying much more than expected per fish “Everyone we have approached has just been really understanding and helpful,” she says.

Charlie has also spent time selling the fish wit his Nan, Heather Hutchins in Papamoa, at the local mall.

They ran out of fish and people wanted them o back order, Kim says.

Charlie wants to keep going with the cystic fibrosis fundraising and is planning a stall outsid his aunty’s house on Papamoa Beach Road next.

“It’s cool how I’m selling chocolate fish to rais money for CF (Cystic fibrosis) and my initials ar CF (Charlie Ford).”

“I hope more people will learn about it,” Charlie says.

He has a big ‘thank you’ to the people who have bought fish and made donations so far “We are still selling more and they are yummy as!”

Charlie Ford, 10, isn’t worried at all about people knowing he has the condition and has already done a school project to help make other children aware of it.

He has such a great attitude, his proud mum Kim says.

“I’m different and I like being different,” Charlie says.

The pair approached Michelle Boyce, owner of Four14 Espresso cafe - down the road from their home - to ask for her help.

“She’s such a lovely lady and she really likes to support local,” Kim says.

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The Memorial Park Railway’s Halloween Fright Run is an opportunity for people to get dressed up and ride the train at night, says club president Jason Flannery.

“With night runs, people get to see the park from a different point of view because normally it’s always during the day.”

The train drivers will be dressed to scare and club members have been busy decorating the park with tombstones, coffins and bones. Local steam punk enthusiasts will also make a cameo appearance from 6pm to 7pm.

Rides are $2 each and Jason says they’re not in it to make a profit. Money from tickets goes back into maintaining the tracks and trains.

Last Halloween was the first time they held the event and it was very popular, with more than 1000

people riding the rails.

“Most of the people actually came dressed up last year. The response was incredible.”

Everyone from toddlers to retirees can enjoy a ride and Jason says some of the grandparents these days have ridden the train around 40 years ago as children.

“You have every generation coming down. It’s pretty good, it’s fun for the whole family.”

For those who are more interested in the other things, Tauranga Model Marine and Engineering Club do they are having open days on November 7 and 8 where members works in progress will be on display.

“It’s an opportunity for the public to look at a lot of goodies that are in people’s garages that you don’t typically get to see, some are still being built.

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A day to remember THE REAL St George’s Anglican Church Vicar John Hebenton says their All Souls’ service will be less ‘churchy’.

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St George’s Anglican Church is holding an All Souls’ service on Sunday to help those who have experienced loss this year.

Vicar John Hebenton says they hold the service every year, close to All Souls’ Day on November 2, but this year they wanted to make it more available to the wider community.

“You don’t have to be particularly Christian or of faith to come. It’s really a place for people to come and acknowledge their grief and say goodbye.”

He says 2020 has been a hard year for everyone, but having to delay funerals or not being able to be with people in their final moments makes the grief process harder.

A woman who had been a parishioner at the church for 50 years died in April during lockdown and only two of her four children were allowed to be with her.

John says he and many of her friends from the church couldn’t be at her bedside and he had to ask one of the children to say the final prayers, something

he would normally do.

“All the normal stuff that would have happened for her and her family at that time just didn’t happen.

“They had to wait three months before they could actually come to church and say goodbye properly in the way that they knew their mother wanted.”

Other families from the parish are waiting for the borders to open before they can hold a service.

He says every funeral he has run since the country has been in Level 2 and beyond has had an online component for those who couldn’t attend in person.

Sunday’s service will be shorter and “less churchy”.

People are invited to bring a photo of those they wish to remember and it will be more activity based without a communion, says John.

“This is a service that really is about remembering those who have who have died and to acknowledge our grief around that.”

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Beautiful beaming bromeliads

For those who love a plant with spectacular foliage and bright colours, the Bay of Plenty Bromeliad club open day next Saturday is the place to be, with many weird and wonderful sights to be seen.

“Bromeliads are a specialist semi-tropical plant which have become very popular in the Bay of Plenty,” says club president Lynley Breeze.

“They are low maintenance and never need spraying or pruning.”

Bromeliads are native to South America and have become popular in local gardens, flourishing in th summer humidity and heat which often trouble traditional plants. They complement subtropical plantings of palms, ferns and other plants with lush green foliage.

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Bay of Plenty Bromeliad club president Lynley Breeze admires her bromeliads.

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either. They add colour throughout the year and some have flower spikes which last up to a year.

Bromeliads grow from small offsets called ‘pups’ which enable the grower to quickly establish a collection.

Tillandsias, also known as air plants, are in the bromeliad family and many will be available at the open day.

“Members of the public can come along, see a lovely display of bromeliads and have an opportunity to buy plants directly from club members. Our members who are experienced and local gardeners will also share their expertise and offer advice – something not readily available in nurseries.”

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The business that heals Project leader Paddy Farrelly with some of his ‘K’ Valley Natives team. Photo: John Borren.

Horticulture is proving a turning point for many people as they cultivate plants and their own health at The Historic Village.

Named after the Kopurererua area in which it’s located, ‘K’ Valley Natives is run by Turning Point Trust, a mental health and addiction service provider which has been helping people on their recovery journeys since 1996.

The nursery is managed by project leader Paddy Farrelly, with assistance from horticulturalist Kathy Palmer, and a staff of six volunteers.

Being involved with seed collection, propagation, and plant cultivation, provides nursery volunteers with a healthy dose of nature while participating in meaningful work.

Most plants are sourced from within the Kopurererua area, including The Historic Village’s own six hectare grounds, to ensure the varieties grown remain ‘true’ to what was originally there.

Along the way, nursery volunteers learn skills like seed germination, growing cuttings, re-potting, and knowledge of plant health.

Volunteer staff are referred by various agencies including Turning Point Trust and occasionally the Department of Corrections.

Here because they want to be

“Because of who we are, things are run in a relaxed manner,” Kathy says.

“People have good days as well as not so good.

“Mental wellbeing is our main focus and tasks are secondary, although we get an amazing amount accomplished.

“All [paid] staff employed have had lived experience of mental health or addiction so we understand, are empathetic and non-judgemental.

“People do what they can, when they can. There is no pressure and everyone is here because they want to be,” Kathy says.

Tony is happy to talk about the health challenges that brought him to the nursery for a ‘short time’

some years back. He’s still there today, and an integral member of the team.

He’s developed a particular skill for growing beautiful varieties of manuka from seed, and says being involved with Turning Point’s nursery has been a turning point for him personally.

He voluntarily mans the ‘K’ Valley Natives stall at the Historic Village on market mornings too.

A close relationship with ‘Kuaka’, a Tauranga company that provides overseas students with hands-on opportunities to learn about New Zealand’s ecology and conservation, has helped open doors for ‘K’ Valley Natives.

Making a difference everywhere

“Through that we’ve been able to develop networks with other groups that have required plants for riparian and ecological restoration work,” Paddy says.

Ongoing planting of natives – about 5000 to date – in the village grounds also keeps volunteers busy, as does maintaining Turning Point’s vegetable gardens.

Fresh veges are taken home or used in Turning Point’s kitchen to create free weekly meals.

Plants have provided greenery for events around Tauranga and vegetable seedlings donated to help establish a therapy garden for school children living with challenges such as autism.

While the nursery isn’t specifically set up to be a ‘business’ it’s nevertheless a therapeutic activity that also happens to produce a useful product.

“We’re an organisation that’s focused on community health and wellbeing. Our focus is on our clients, and in the healing process they’re working with plants.

“There’s not a lot of the natural ecology left [in Tauranga] so it’s rewarding to be able to do something in that line that’s making a difference.”

The best thing about his role is seeing the positive changes for his team.

“Nature’s enabled them to find themselves again, get back on track, get a fixed point where they’re at, and go back to being who they want to be.

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A blind and deaf pianist’s love for music Being blind and deaf is no reason to give up music for 79-yearold Donnella Woodiwiss.

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“I can’t read music, so I will listen to the song over and over again. Then I start practising and playing,” says Donnella.

The Tauranga performer has been a passionate musician since she was a child, and started playing the piano more than 10 years ago after having to temporarily give up the accordion.

She has been partially deaf for most of her life but has only started using hearing aids over the last two years.

Hearing aids have “transformed” how she plays the piano and “turned her life around”, she says.

“I have suffered all these years of not being able to hear properly. I have a different outlook on life now, and it has certainly helped me with my piano playing.”

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“I’m getting older and turning 80 in February. So I have got to expect these things,” Donnella says.

I Have a Dream, Blue Smoke and Somewhere Over the Rainbow are just some the tunes Donnella loves to play daily on her keyboard at home.

When Donnella performs live she will only play songs she loves, and the piano has to be a Yamaha.

“I don’t mind performing as long as I’m not interrupted and I get to play what I want to play.”

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And her partner of 17-years Maurice echoes this sentiment.

He spoke of a time a few years back when Donnella performed ‘How Great Thou Art’ to crowds of people on a Yamaha grand piano during a cruise the pair took around Australia.

“I fell in love, and I snuck up to it and lifted the lid. It was so beautiful, so I started to play. And I had everyone cheering for me at the end,” she says.

“Wherever I am, if I see a Yamaha I will play. I can’t help myself.”

Donnella is one of only 836 deafblind clients of Blind Low Vision New Zealand, previously called The Blind Foundation.

She says support from the organisation over the past few years has been incredible.

“They have always been very helpful and they have always been there when I need them.”

Along with playing the piano and accordion, Donnella says she is also a talented ukulele player.

She plays all three instruments for Bay of Plenty locals in community clubs around Tauranga including the Tauranga RSA. She says she doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon.

“Music keeps me happy and it keeps me going.

“I don’t sit round and think about what I should do – I go and play the piano.

“And when I am learning a new song, I will sit there until I have got it.”

The Blind Low Vision is currently holding their annual appeal which runs until November 3.

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Residents sewing up a storm for Bridgewater market

Market organisers Janine Scheuber and Margaret Mills are looking forward to a fun day.

Bridgewater Village is holding its inaugural Christmas market as a chance for residents to showcase their crafts to the public.

Ladies from the knitting and sewing groups have been busy all year preparing crafts from dolls to quilts and place mats.

This is the first time the village has had a market that is open to the public since it opened 13 years ago.

Organiser Margaret Mills says normally they have a monthly get together to show their wares but they wanted to open it up to the community.

“The more the merrier. People want things to do and they like to come and see what other people have done, [especially] if you’re a sewer and I know there’s quite a lot of them out there.”

The market is dual purpose with people able to sell their crafts and also a way to raise money for charity, says Margaret.

There will be a raffle with a specially made quilt as the prize and in lieu of an entry fee people are asked to make a small donation that will go to charity.

They are hoping to raise about $500 and have a fun day as well, says Margaret.

As well as the sewing and knitting stalls there will be plants, handmade cards and Christmas gift ideas.

Co-organiser Janine Scheuber says they want to get people thinking about Christmas early - especially if people want to send items overseas.

“We’ve got Christmas cards and calendars and place mats and things that are light to post overseas.”

She says the cut off to get items overseas in time for Christmas is earlier this year because of Covid-19.

Janine hopes if they get a good response from the public and outside stall holders they can hold the market twice a year in future.

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Getting ready for summer With Labour Weekend now behind us, one could think summer is here.

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House prices reach an all-time high New Zealand’s national average asking price reached a record high of $717,600 in September, a 10 per cent increase when compared with the same month last year according to the latest Trade Me Property Price Index.

Trade Me Property spokesperson Logan Mudge says out of New Zealand’s 15 regions, seven reached record property prices in September.

"The average asking price in Wellington, Auckland, Taranaki, Marlborough, Manawatu/Whanganui, Northland and the Bay of Plenty all hit record highs in September as a flurry of buyers hit the market.

Logan says interest rates, a lack of supply and the ‘brain-gain’ were behind increasing prices.

"With thousands of Kiwis coming home to escape the global pandemic needing housing, this is putting pressure on the market and making it seriously competitive. Record low interest rates are also playing their part, making borrowing a lot more enticing.

“When you couple this with limited stock on the market, prices start to rise."

Nationwide demand was up by 20 per cent on this time last year, while supply remained flat.

"With the exception of Gisborne, every region across New Zealand saw an annual increase in demand with most experiencing double-digit growth in September. The biggest jumps in demand were seen in Wellington and Auckland, with both regions seeing listing views climb by 24 per cent when compared with this time last year. Waikato and Marlborough were not far behind, seeing a 23 per cent increase year-on-year."

Both medium (three to four bedrooms) and large houses (five-plus bedrooms) had a record-breaking month in September. "The national average asking price for large houses reached an all-time high of $1,233,350, while the average asking price for medium houses was $721,150.

"The average asking price for small houses (one to two bedrooms) in Wellington and Christchurch hit record-setting highs, at $584,300 and $398,250 respectively."

Nationwide the average asking price for apartments and townhouses were at unprecedented highs in September. "Prices for apartments and townhouses both grew by around 10 per cent year-on-year, reaching record highs of $711,500 and $667,800 respectively."

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Do your house homework With a growing number of New Zealanders racing to buy property right now, the real estate industry regulator is reminding home buyers to do their homework before making an offer.

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Chief executive of the Real Estate Authority Belinda Moffat says it’s more important than ever for house hunters to make well-informed decisions.

“Buying and selling property is one of the biggest investment decisions New Zealanders make. There are many risks, and when issues occur with a real estate transaction, the financial and emotional impact can be significant and long-lasting. In a competitive market, it’s still essential to do your research before you buy a home,” Belinda says.

“Don’t let your fear of missing out impact your decision-making.

“We’re warning house hunters to take care in this high-pressure environment and make sure they’ve gathered all the information they need before making a big real estate decision. Doing your homework on a property, researching the transaction process, and getting sound legal advice are all valuable steps that potential buyers can take to make sure they’re setting themselves up for success,” she says.

In the three months to September 30, REA has seen an increase in calls and complaint enquiries. Last quarter REA handled 5844 calls, up 20 per cent on the same period in 2019. Complaint enquiries were up 22 per cent.

“Buying a home, particularly your first home, is already a pretty stressful process.

“You add to that the stress of Covid-19 and it makes sense that some buyers might be feeling overwhelmed,

or feeling like they’re poorly-equipped to tackle big financial decisions right now.

“With homes selling so quickly in some parts of the country, we understand that for some buyers it might feel like a race to the finish line, but it’s important to take your time and do it right,” Belinda says.

“Get a property inspection report, get a council LIM, get your finances in order and get legal advice before you commit,” she says.

“REA’s settled.govt.nz website has independent information for buyers, and helpful tools like open home checklists and a report generator that breaks down potential risks and issues to watch out for at a particular property.”

Equally, real estate licensees are reminded of their obligations under the professional conduct and client care rules for real estate work.

“These rules are critical for guiding licensees in dealing fairly with consumers who are buying or selling property, especially in a high-pressure environment.

“We’re reminding real estate agents to maintain high levels of professionalism and compassion as they work to support consumers who are navigating a real estate transaction at this time. Agents should remain mindful of the personal situation of the buyers or sellers they’re engaging with,” Belinda says. “Individuals who have been personally affected by the economic impact of Covid-19 may be particularly vulnerable at this time.”

REA is the government agency that regulates the New Zealand real estate industry, oversees real estate agent behaviour and works to maintain high standards of professionalism across the industry.

People who have problems or issues with a real estate agent can contact the Real Estate Authority at: www.rea.govt.nz or phone: 0800 376 732.

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Finalists announced for Car of the Year 2020 The New Zealand Motoring Writers Guild has released a list of 10 new vehicles which have been selected as finalists to compete for the 2020 New Zealand Car of the Year title.

"This year will go down in history for a whole variety of reasons, but the reveal of the finalists culminating wit the announcement of the winner will mean a positive finish to 2020 fo one brand in particular," says president of the New Zealand Motoring Writers Guild Richard Edwards.

"After many tumultuous months full of Covidrelated twists and turns, it will be a welcome relief to farewell what has been a challenging period with the announcement of the 33rd winner of this coveted trophy."

Small and SUV

The 10 new vehicles in contention for the 2020 award include two small cars - the Ford Fiesta and Toyota Yaris - while there are eight SUV newcomers in contention; namely the Audi Q3, Kia

Seltos, Land Rover Defender, Mazda CX-30, Mercedes-Benz EQC, MercedesBenz GLB, Peugeot 2008 and Skoda Kamiq.

"This year’s top-ten reflects the stron influence that SUV and Crossove variants now have on the total new vehicle market, so it’s no small

wonder these models make up the majority of finalists," says Richard On average, in excess of 50 new models from more than 30 different brands are launched in New Zealand every year, although this number was down in 2020 due to supply restrictions associated with Covid-19.

Deserving of the title

"Given these numbers, the Guild takes great responsibility in determining the winner of the New Zealand Car of the Year as our decision contributes to and influences the buying decisio of many Kiwi motorists.

"New car buyers can rest assured that the winner is absolutely deserving of the title as it will have undergone extensive testing and excelled across a wide variety of measures, especially when compared with other finalists "It takes a very special vehicle to be crowned the New Zealand Car of the Year, an endorsement which represents a significan accomplishment for any new model."

The 2020 winner will be revealed live on ‘Seven Sharp’ during the first wee of December.

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Taking the region from A to B Local authorities in the Western Bay of Plenty have released a sweeping plan for the future of transport in the region.

The plan for transport investment and changing the way people move around the Western Bay of Plenty, was revealed at SmartGrowth last week.

SmartGrowth is a collaboration between the Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and key Government agencies.

Over the next 30 years there will be improvements to bus services and routes, new cycling and walking routes, a shift from road to rail for freight and upgrades of key road corridors to cater for a growing population.

Working together

The united approach to improving the Western Bay’s transport system is being led by an independent team on behalf of local partner councils and transport organisations.

Independent chair Dean Kimpton says the new Western Bay of Plenty Transport System Plan identifies transport investments to support urban and rural development and provide people with better travel choices.

“The transport system in Tauranga is under pressure from increased demand for travel.

“This has arisen from under-investment, a steadily increasing population and lack of feasible transport choices.”

He says the plan is focussed on generating a noticeable shift from cars onto public transport, improving safety, providing reliable travel times including freight journeys, and creating better walking and cycling connections.

Huge growth projections and the scale of investment required means it will take a

will be considered by elected members of the various councils for inclusion in a joint submission to the Regional Land Transport Plan later this month.

Final decisions will require community consultation and funding through local councils’ long term plans, and the Regional and National Land Transport Plans.

improvements and potentially new infrastructure with public transport priority.

These new activities are in addition to the $1.2 billion of committed transport investment in the Western Bay over the next eight years which includes Takitimu North Link, Cameron Road Multi Modal Upgrade, Omokoroa Road Urban Upgrade, and Rangiuru Business Park.

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Something in the You can’t have both drinking water As they say: ‘Ob-la-de,Ob-la-da, life goes on brah’… so councillor Jako Abrie, after months of posturing, has suddenly resigned citing dysfunctional behaviour and in-fighting within Tauranga City Council as his reasons.

Well if he can’t hack it then he shouldn’t seek public office a ain, although he got one thing right – appoint LGA commissioners – but perhaps first give new power base a chance.

What’s wrong with the Tauranga wannabes who seek political offi e then suddenly resign? It must be something in the drinking water.

If someone doesn’t have a clue what the job entails, just don’t stand. In Abrie’s case, it looks like he contributed to the problems with his ‘follow the leader’ obsession, resulting in giving away 11 Mission Street, inane Council compulsory rubbish collection scheme, Maori Ward proposal nonsense (referendum will cost $220,000), etc. etc.

Now, a by-election, all hugely expensive to TCC ratepayers, plus of course the recent appointment of Local Government observers ($400,000) who we sincerely hope have taken on board the implications of Abrie’s resignation.

As the by-election itself will cost $120,000, why don’t elected members simply resolve to incorporate this with a binding referendum on the Maori Ward, thereby saving ratepayers $100,000.

R Paterson, Ohauiti.

In a speech back in November 2000, the former Labour Party Prime Minister David Lange warned that if governments attempted to accommodate the increasingly audacious demands by the Maori tribal elite for independent sovereignty, they would end up threatening democracy itself.

David Lange stated: “Democratic government can accommodate Maori political aspiration in many ways.

“It can allocate resources in ways which reflect the particular interests of Maori people.

“It can delegate authority and allow the exercise of degrees of Maori autonomy.

“What it cannot do is acknowledge the existence of a separate sovereignty. As soon as it does that, it isn’t a democracy.

“We can have a democratic form of government or we can have indigenous sovereignty. They can’t coexist and we can’t have them both.”

David Lange explained that the Treaty of Waitangi was a contract between the Crown and Maori bestowing equal status, not a ‘partnership’.

He said treating it as a partnership was not only “absurd”, but doing so would result in the introduction of profoundly “undemocratic” rights and entitlements I suggest the same applies to local government and that our Tauranga Mayor and Council need to acknowledge what Lange stated.

T Fellingham, Pyes Pa.

Voters have had their say Labour has been given a clear mandate to govern alone.

I believe many voters voted Labour or gave them their party vote so they could govern alone and not be ruled or coerced by other minor parties.

If any portfolios are given to any other MP, rather than a Labour MP, Jacinda and her cohorts will be showing clear concise

contempt for the electorate that gave her this mandate and will be shown as a less-than-confident leader in the strength of her MPs Only Labour MPs should have a portfolio so they can govern the way the electorate indicated so clearly, they want Labour to govern alone.

A Bourne, Bethlehem.

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We all get to choose

As an immigrated European and scientist, I feel it is five minutes until 12 for our community to make an outcry around the current practise by the Port of Tauranga.

Tauranga now has the fifth highest use of methyl bromide in the world, and this toxic poison not being recaptured by GENERA is being released into the atmosphere at Mt Maunganui.

In 2010, the Environmental Protection Authority mandated that methyl bromide be recaptured and destroyed in the process of all fumigation activities in New Zealand by October 2020.

It is banned in other countries, but New Zealand, especially the Port of Tauranga, is using more toxic methyl bromide than ever.

This endangers not only workers at the port, also athletes training at Blake Park, cyclists, boaties, residents and members of sports clubs in close proximity to the port.

Now GENERA asks for an extension. In places like Picton, Nelson and Wellington, its use was restricted after public campaigns; in Auckland the port has taken the lead by requiring all emissions to be recaptured.

However, the Port of Tauranga remains one of the largest methyl bromide users in the world. Does the BOP regional council take a soft approach because it holds the majority stake in the port?

Put a personalised submission to : regulatoryadmin@boprc.govt.nz Dr G Hoetzel, Papamoa.

Reply to R Paterson letter of October 23 (The Weekend Sun, page 28).

I think the only memorable feature of your letter is your complete lack of respect for the intellect and the right of others to have a political opinion that may differ from yours.

Personally I would rather “this motley collection of misfits” manage New Zealand for the next three years than any of the other parties.

Given their performance to date and consideration of what else is on offer to choose from I think New Zealand Labour were a guaranteed shoe-in without even needing to try.

Seriously, look at what Labour was up against, one party trying to outdo the Aussie Libs for the number of underachieving leaders they can roll in a year, then a collection of female victimising conspiracy nutters, a lone joker who claims he’s not the d##ckhead, a past-his-use-by-date, whinging King and finally a bunch of ‘Greenies’ whose policies seem to me a bit more red than green.

Go the anti-socialist New Zealand Labour Party and thank you for protecting me and my family.

S McLean, Tauranga.

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

Thankfulness during Covid-19

‘Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus’ Philippians 4:5-6 ‘Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus’ 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Thankfulness/gratefulness is certainly heralded in the Bible as part of having inner peace.

Even during this difficult Covid-19 time I am grateful for many things.

I am grateful our country has fared much better on the Covid-19 front that many countries.

I’m very thankful to live in a country probably over half the world would love to live in if given half a chance.

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The Mount to Katikati – music everywhere We may be fresh out of a long weekend but the music never stops.

Well, I say that but it does seem that there is a little breathing space this weekend. So this time we'll be looking a couple of weeks into the future, because

once again there is a choice of music coming to the area that you could only dream of five years ago. And it's all Kiwi music. For obvious reasons.

I rather like that. There is so much great music being made in New Zealand that it's nice for it to have a little space, even if many acts are still holding back on touring after the bruising experience

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of having to cancel so many shows and tours this year.

This week we have upcoming shows at all the places that work so hard to bring you shows. Support them, they surely need it. But most importantly, get out and catch some live music again. I do hear the trepidation some feel about returning to small or crowded venues. I feel it too. But perhaps it's time to take the plunge. Here's some of what's on offer...

Let's start next Friday (November 6) when you can go two ways and find two totally different bands.

The next night (November 7) back at the Mount, Hamilton folk duo Looking For Alaska play at Totara Street in support of their new album, Light And Shadow, though this time Amy Maynard and Aaron Gott will be joined by a full band.

It's been four years since their debut album was released, during which time they have been touring in both Australia and Europe.

Support comes from Albi, of Auckland band Albi and the Wolves, doors open at 8pm, presale tickets $20 from Eventfinda, door sales Friday $25.

At the Baypark Arena, The following it's the reunion tour day sees local band from genuine Kiwi rock Kokomo play its first Blindspott. stars Blindspott, who're Tauranga show since having a second crack at a tour previously viral cancellations, at the Jam Factory on Sunday cancelled. They recently won The Rock FM’s Rock (November 8) afternoon.

The band launch a new single on November 1 – Wars,and are planning to make it a special show by available, as is the way, on all digital platforms – the performing their debut self-titled platinum-selling first of a planned series of monthly releases. Unusually album in its entirety. the song, I'm Going Fishing, is being released in two City Of Souls are playing support and the whole different versions, one acoustic, one electronica, and thing will cost you $60 from: www.eventfinda.co.n the band's harmonica player Grant Bullot has created That same night, going in the other direction two distinctly different videos. both musically and geographically, you can get At the Jam Factory they'll be playing a special some swinging country music out in Katikati at the acoustic request show – there are Arts Junction where The more details on Eventfinda.co.nz.

Cattlestops are playing for Doors open 2.30pm, tickets are $20. the Katikati Folk Club.

The Cattlestops, hailing And more from Wellington, combine And one more... singer songwriter Andrew On Tuesday, November 10, Mark London (who might as well Laurent and Brenda Liddiard are take up residence in the coming to the gallery at Te Puna Bay if he keeps playing here Quarry Park. For three decades so often) with legendary they have been part of that secret songwriting piano-man army of indie musicians who fly just Brenda Liddiard and Mark Laurent.

Wayne Mason, famous of below the commercial radar, playing Photo: Paul Restall. course for writing the song Nature, and grass-roots, mostly unplugged music throughout New bass player James Cameron.

Zealand, Australia and the UK. They've been playing together now for 15 years And these guys are pretty much legends on the scene: he plays great guitar, she plays mandolin, they both and have released three albums. Expect original sing. It's a bluesy, folky mix, happening at 7pm. compositions, plus well-known blues, Dixieland $20 tickets are available from Rosie: and R & B favourites. The doors open at 7pm, $20 waharaurosie@gmail.com or: 552 6291, or the door. tickets, $15 for members.

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The Entertainers Club is ready to roll again!

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Featuring songs by English composers through the ages

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The catch phrase ‘hand-picked classics’ and ‘good for you’ can also be read as a bunch of silvering musician-mates doing what they love. And it shows.

The Silver Beats’ performance focuses on a lighthearted, ‘wanna-dance’ repertoire of favourites, from several decades, that keeps the momentum from start to finish Of the six members, all but one sings. Together with all member having at least 20 years’ experience in country music they bring vast experience to the mix, from rock to country, from pop to folk. The

Silver Beats are all local musicians, so dust off those dancing shoes and come and support live music once again! This promises to be a great night of music.

Steve Whittaker is the lead guitarist and vocalist Grant Bulkeley will be on rhythm guitar and vocals, Richard Sivell will be on keyboard with a smile.

Tony Collins is a drummer and vocalist, Kerry Marsh plays bass and sings, and Cathy Trounson will be on guitar and vocals.

Tickets available now at Tauranga Citz Club reception, corner of Cameron Rd and 13th Ave, for $15. Doors open at 4.30pm.

Full bar and meals available.

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Saturday Saturday 7th November 2:30pm Otumoetai Baptist Church, Tauranga Order tickets from www.taurangacivicchoir.org.nz/tickets $10 per ticket.

Tauranga Civic Choir is delighted to be performing in public once again, after the limits imposed due to Covid-19 caused the cancellation of events planned for 2020.

The title of the forthcoming concert is 'An English Affair' and the programme is drawn from the vast amount of choral music with a connection to England.

Each piece has either an English librettist or composer. The music styles will include a madrigal, 20th century folk songs, an oratorio, and an African-American spiritual as well as some swing!

Composers include Holst, Handel, Vaughan

Williams and Lennon and McCartney.

There will also be some jazz and two pieces performed at the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.

The choir has managed to rehearse weekly after Level 2 was introduced but is very enthusiastic about having a live audience to sing to once again.

As Choir chairman Graham Dainty says: “The low ticket price is very much intended to attract a large audience who have had little in the way of live entertainment for many months”.

The Concert is on Saturday, November 7, at Otumoetai Baptist Church from 2.30pm.

Tickets are only $10, cash only at the door, and the Choir hope to see a full house.

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Kidzone for garden and art festival Bloom in the Bay, the festival hub for the four-day Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival in November will be bursting with activities, entertainment and art.

Located at Tauranga Racecourse there will be workshops, speakers, creative demonstrations, live music and stage acts, a kids’ zone, art exhibitions, food trucks, floral displays, and competitions.

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Learn a new creative skill such as decorating your Christmas table, and making seed bombs and flower crowns. Speakers will cover topic such as photography with Kim Westerskov; living sustainably; edible gardening; home waste solutions; and the arboreal ark which is home to the largest collection of Northern Hemisphere trees south of the Equator.

Little Sweethearts Montessori will be delighting children in the very special festival Children’s Garden.

“We are creating a fun exploration space,” says Little Sweethearts teacher Rhonda Armstrong.

“A children’s haven with planter boxes of flower they can cut and water. It will be a family garden party space with play activities, a swing and garden seating.

“We want children to be able to get their hands involved and experience gardening for themselves rather than going around gardens that they can’t touch.” There will be activities run four times a day in the children’s garden.

Bloom in the Bay will be the perfect spot to pop in to for coffee and food, and to plan your daily garden

Little Sweethearts will be creating a family garden fun exploration space at Bloom in the Bay and art trail around the incredible 80 stops from Katikati to Te Puke.

End each day back at the racecourse unwinding to live music, sculptures, paintings, floral art and inspirational speakers.

The Bay of Plenty Garden & Art Festival runs from November 19-22.

Get your tickets now from the 2020

Garden & Art Trail sponsor Palmers Bethlehem, or online at: www.eventfinda.co.nz or www.gardenandartfestival.co.nz Tickets also available at Tauranga i-SITE, Decor Garden World, Pacifica Home and Garden Store Te Puke Florists and Katikati Information Centre.

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The Harbour City Lions Book Fair is back for another year– and this time it’s twice the size.

Volunteers have been hard at work for the past few months collecting, sorting and getting thousands of books ready to sell.

Organiser Christine Currie says this year the books will be spread out across two large rooms.

This will allow for all items to be on display, rather than having boxes of books hiding away.

Christine says she is overwhelmed with the amount of “good quality” books that have been donated.

Community members can expect to find fiction an non-fiction books on a range of

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topics along with CDs, jigsaw puzzles and sheet music.

All money raised at the event will go back into the community.

“All of the money will go back into the community – that’s why all the volunteers are here.

“We like helping the community, and we have fun while doing it,” says Christine.

The event kicks off on Friday, November 6 and runs until Sunday, November 8 at the Tauranga Racecourse. It will run from 9am-5pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 9am3pm on Sunday.

Fiction books will be sorted alphabetically, and non-fiction books will be sorted into categories.

Eftpos will be available.

Harbour City Lions volunteers have been sorting thousands of books in preparation for next weekend’s book fair. Photo: Daniel Hines.

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Is there life without a car?

In February this year, Age Concern Tauranga introduced a new approach to helping people who have to give up driving.

For most people, driving a car is an important means of independence, social connection to family and friends and access to essential services. So what happens when someone stops driving?

Not driving doesn’t have to limit our activities or prevent us from enjoying life.

Age Concern’s Ian Lee.

Age Concern Tauranga’s workshop should benefit those who no longer drive, or who are thinking it may be time to give up driving. These two-hour workshops are free to senior drivers.

Two workshops were presented in February before they were cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions. Feedback from those workshops was very positive.

Invited to comment on the most valuable aspects of the workshop, participants’ feedback included: “Gives confidence to try alternative forms of transport”, “Learning of other people’s experiences regarding buses and mobility scooters”, “Connecting with others and hearing of their issues and experiences” and “I learnt aspects I didn’t know.”

Workshops have now been arranged at Te Puke, Katikati, Mount Maunganui and Greerton.

Three more of the popular Staying Safe Driver Refresher Workshops for Senior Drivers have also been arranged at Greerton, Matua and Bethlehem.

For more information, or to register for either of these workshops contact Age Concern Tauranga on: 578 2631.

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Mad Sisters

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THE HILARIOUS NEW COMEDY HIT! "An uplifting and joyful comic romp that reminds us just how wonderful and truly mad our sisters can be" www.iticket.co.nz 0508 iticket Live at Detour Theatre www.detour.co.nz

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Daphne adores her sister Anne. To Daphne, Anne is beautiful, successful and smart - all the things Daphne longs to be. Anne, on the other hand, wants nothing to do with her sister and is intent on working her way into a small clique of indulgent and pretentious wealthy women.

When Daphne's wacky friends convince her she can be like Anne if she tries, Daphne sets off on a madcap adventure to do the impossible and win her sister’s acceptance.

Mad Sisters is an uplifting and joyful comic romp that reminds us just how wonderful and truly mad our sisters can be.

Live on stage at Detour Theatre from November 12 - 28.

Tickets are available online at: www.iticket.co.nz, over the phone on: 0508 iticket, and over the counter at Tauranga i-SITE. Very, very mad sisters!

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to see Mad Sisters on November 12 for two lucky readers who can tell us what dates Mad Sisters will be live on stage.

Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, November 3.

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Saturday 31 October Archery At Graham Park

All ages & experience levels welcome.

Book an introductory class at www.taurangaarchers.com

Art In The Park

Original art for sale. Weather permitting. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. 9am-4pm. Tauranga Society of Artists

Association Croquet

At Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St, beside Blake Park.

Mon, Wed, Sat. 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome.

Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232

Korean Church Charity Bazaar

At Toi Ohomai, 70 Windermere Dr, 9am-2pm. Buy quality items & food to support the Missionary in Kenya.

LOL Laughter Wellness

Yay, we’re back! Come & laugh away the Covid blues with us. Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair.

11-11:45am. Koha. Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@ gmail.com. No experience required.

Omokoroa Bowling Club

Sat & Tues 12:30-4pm, 30 Hamurana Rd, $5. Beginners & visitors welcome. Ph 021 255 6415

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Bay Singles Social Club

Join a bunch of over 50 years young singles. Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go!

Ph Maureen 021 112 3307, Jonathan 572 2091

Bike Trail Opening

Bikers invited to 10:30 photo shoot for opening & exploring PapamoaMaketu link. Meet end of Te Okuroa Dr. Celebrate with BYO picnic.

Ph Chris 021 234 6197

Bridgewater Village Craft Market

Sat 7th Nov 9:30am-1:30pm.

Bridgewater Way, The Lakes. Sewing, quilts, cards, plants, soft toys, jewellery, materials, knitting & more.

Raffle. Proceeds to charit

Classic Motorcycle Coffee Meet

Talk classic motorbikes, rides & support. Bring your bike out for the trip. 10-11am at Four14 Espresso, 414 Pyes Pa Rd. Don 027 241 3595

Death Cafe

Lively agenda-free discussion on dying, death & life. Grindz Cafe 1pm.

All welcome. deathcafe.com Ph 022 068 9183

Adult tennis. 1pm, Bellevue Park, Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

Petanque

At Club Mt Maunganui, Tues, Thurs, & Sat. Boules & help. Txt Bruce 022 309 9143

RDA 4-Hour Relay

Tauranga RDA 3rd annual 4-Hour Relay event Sat 7th Nov, 10am-2pm, Papamoa Pony Club grounds, 491 Papamoa Beach Rd.

Spooky Blast

Kids halloween fun. Trick or treat, face painting, music. $50 voucher for best halloween costume.

11:30am-2:30pm, Mount Social Club, 305 Maunganui Rd.

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

Come & enjoy tea dance, Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave. 5-9pm. $5pp. BYO food, plates, cutlery, non alcoholic drinks. Ph Dawn 579 3040

Tauranga Amateur Variety Concert

Light Classical Music. 2pm, Holy Trinity, 215 Devonport Rd. Adults $14, seniors & youth $5. www.tavac.co.nz

Dragon Boating For Women

Bay Dragons Give-it-a-Go at Sulphur Pt. Fun & fitness Ages 16+ every Mon/Wed 5:30pm & Sat 7:30am. $5 per session.

Txt Wendy 0210 223 7101

Gate Pa Junior Tennis

Club days, Thurs 4:30-6pm for intermediate/college ages. Sat 9am for 5-8 years, 10am for 9-12 years.

Ph Graeme 0274 520 600

Greerton Hall Market

Last Saturday of month. 8am-12pm.

Stalls inside/outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments available.

Ph/txt for site. Tricia 07 543 1487 or 027 908 2952, www.facebook.com/ greertonhallmarket

Katikati Bowling Club

Tauranga Farmers Market

7:45am-12 at Tauranga Primary School. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the producers, fresh regional produce & artisan foods.

Te Puke Yoga

Saturday morning yoga class.

Focusing on alignment with the aid of bolsters, straps & blocks. Some experience required. Tepukeyoga@ gmail.com

The Sociables

A group of males & females 30s/40s/50s age group that meet up to dine out, participate in local events, bushwalks etc. Ph 022 012 0376

Village Radio Museum

8 Park Rd 12:45-3pm

Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

Katikati Tramping Club

Mangamuka Hut, moderate walk, 5 hours. Ph Peter 027 634 4741

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Sunday 1 November A Time To Grieve

St George’s Gate Pa is offering a Remembrance Service for all who have lost loved ones & friends, 9am. https://www.facebook.com/ events/818937942193896

At The Historic Village

You will find the street sprinkle with amazing stalls. Zee Market is there 10am-2pm. Come along, enjoy the day

Croquet

At Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri, 12:45 for 1pm start. Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633

Enjoy Travel

Safe travel & home-hosting NZ & worldwide. Melbourne, Noumea 2021. Meetings twice-monthly. 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

Golf Croquet

At Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. beside Blake Park. Tue, Thur, Sun. 9:15am for 9:30 start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph Nev 07 575 5121

Kaimai Canoe Club

Meet other white water kayakers, practise skills at Baywave, kayak the Wairoa release. Ph Joe 021 156 3472

Maketu Market

3rd & 5th Sundays at Maketu Village Green. Set up from 7am. $10 per stall.

Ph Carolyn 027 251 0388 or Maureen 021 267 1685

Ninja Knits Knitting Group

Social knitting group, beginners welcome, sometimes we yarnbomb.

1st Sunday of month, 9:30am-12pm, The Incubator, Historic Village. info@ www.theincubator.co.nz.

Ph 07 571 3232

NZDA BOP Range Day

NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park.

9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licenc

Papamoa Lions Club Market

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

Papamoa Tennis Club

We play Sat 2-4 pm, Tue 9-11am, Wed 4-6pm, Fri 9-11am. Play tennis with us. All welcome.

Psychic Cafe Spiritual Centre

Largest regular Spiritual meet in BOP! Greerton Community Hall.

Doors open 6:40pm, starts 7pm. $10 door fee, once inside everything free.

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It’s feeling more summery, weather’s settled somewhat, there’s been heaps of life in the water, salp, jelly, and the most krill we’ve seen in years. Hopefully a good omen. Fishing in the deeper water has been ok, just slower, so we had a look around Town Pt for a change, and it wasn’t too bad. Mainly tarakihi, with a few snapper. Still a bit early for them to start showing up yet, I guess.

Still, a positive start to the new season.

Psychics, healers, refreshments. www.psychiccafe.nz

Tuesday.Also 7:30pm Tuesday. All welcome.

Quakers

Fun Loving Social Seniors

Invite you to meet, to explore your spiritual journey. Silent worship, refreshments & conversation. 10am NW cnr Cameron Rd & Elizabeth St. All welcome. Ph 543 3101 www.quakers.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sun & Thurs 1:30-4pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr, Papamoa, sailing Electron radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome.

Graham 572 5419

SY Meditation

The only way one can really understand what we are is by knowing yourself. 5:306:30pm, 406 Devonport Rd, Tauranga (by Squash Courts). Free class.

Ph 022 421 3123

Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society

At Carmel Country Estate Lounge, 11 Hollister Ln, Ohauiti, 1:30pm.

Play or listen. Visitors welcome.

Ph June 574 2204

Tauranga Spiritual Growth Centre

14 Norris St, 2nd Sunday of month, 7pm. Join our spiritual community, see mediums & speakers. Ph/txt Tim 022 306 8200

Monday 2 November Alcoholics Anonymous

Open Meeting 10am. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Altrusa Tauranga

Service Org, meets 2nd Tues every month to organise service projects.

Matua Bowling Club 5:45 for 6pm dinner. Ph Pam 027 253 7562

Argentine Tango

Dance to reconnect. Learn authentic Argentine Tango with traditional music at Tauranga Citizens Club. Ph 0204 006 1340 or Facebook ‘Tango In Tauranga’

Chess

1:15pm Hillier Ctr, 31 Gloucester Rd. Keep your brain active with this fascinating game. $4 including refreshments. Ph Bob 027 478 6282

Chess At Mount Maunganui

Mount RSA Chess Club, 544 Maunganui Rd. 6-7pm during school term. Late program 7pm onwards. Incl casual games. Ph Helmut 027 414 7254

Dutch Friendly Support Network

The 60s Up Movement of NZ (Inc) inaugural meeting.

Tauranga Citizens Club, 10:30am. Txt your name to Julie 021 900 709

Indoor Bowling

St Columba Church hall, Cherrywood. 6:45pm. $10 annual subs, $2/night. Everyone/all levels welcome. Ph Paul 576 6324

Let’s Learn Lifelong Learning

Face to Face & Online. Check out www.letslearn.co.nz for night classes, workshops, lectures, courses, clubs of all sorts. Ph 07 544 9557. Facebook: Letslearnbop

Oceanside Probus Club

9:30am at Omanu Golf Club, Matapihi Rd. All welcome. Ph Brenda 575 0314 or Myra-Lou 575 6595

Pickleball At The Mount

Fun game for all ages! Mon & Wed Baypark Arena, 10am-12pm or Mt Sports Centre 9:45am-12pm.

Equipment supplied. Ph to confir venue, Viv 021 162 3342

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

Taichi Internal Arts NZ

Beginner Classes. TePuke Memorial Hall Mon 5:30pm, Tue & Thur 9.30am. Greerton Hall Wed 9:30am.

Te Puna Memorial Hall Thur 9:30am.

David 027 222 2824

Tauranga Creative Fibre

9:30am & 2nd/4th Thursday 7pm. Join us learning new skills, knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving & felting. 177 Elizabeth St. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

CARDS 500 Mon & Thurs.

INDOOR BOWLS Tues, Wed & Sat. 14 Norris St, 12:45pm. $3 incl afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Tauranga Vision Friendship Club

For retired women & men. Meetings at Citizens Club 4th Monday 10am.

Speaker, outings, activities, friendship, fellowship & fun. Ph Bryan 027 813 5426

Tuesday 3 November Afternoon Cards 500

Coffee morning 1st Mon of month, 10am-12. $4 entry. Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Rd, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968

Mt Seniors Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd 12:30pm, Tues & Thurs. New members & beginners wanted.

All welcome. Afternoon tea.

Ph Jill 020 4064 8146

ESOL & Christian Conversation

Alcoholics Anonymous

Free English Conversation Classes, Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. 9:30-11:30am Monday &

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

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Alpha Course

7-8:30pm, Holy Trinity, 215 Devonport Rd. Find answers to genuine questions about life.

Discussions & informative films Ph 578 7718

Badminton Tauranga Morning Club Keep fit the fun way. Join u 9am-11:30am Tues & Thurs, QE2 Youth Ctr, 71 11th Ave Tauranga.

Ph Bob 027 478 6282, Melissa 027 307 6800

Fitness Fun & Coffee

South City Indoor Bowls

No indoor bowls until 23 Feb 2021.

Strength & Balance Class

Marching For Leisure

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Mauao Crazy Choir

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

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Fun Run & Walk

Yoga For Active Seniors

Inachord Women Singers

If you like to sing & have fun, we do too. 7pm Bethlehem Community Church. 183 Moffatt Rd. Musical Director Andrew Braid. Ph Sabine 021 111 8659

Israeli Dancing

Beginners class at Gate Pa Primary School, Cameron Rd. 6:30-7:30pm.

All ages welcome, no partners required. Ph Maria 544 1680/022 165 2114

Ladies Service Group

Altrusa Ladies service group in Tauranga meet every 2nd & 4th Tuesday evenings. Ph Pam 027 2537562 or www.altrusa.org.nz

Mount Morning Badminton

9:30-12 Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Margaret 575 9792

Mount Runners & Walkers

Club meets Tue & Fri, 9:30am start at May St Guide Hall.

All ages & levels runners & walkers welcome. Babysitters available. mtrunnersandwalkers.co.nz

Newcomers Walking Group

Newcomers are welcome to join us, 10:30am at Mount base across from Lifeguard building. Easy walk around the Mount. Make new friends.

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. 9am Tues & Thurs.

Bellevue Park, Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Pam 570 0302

Otumoetai Walking Group

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

Saintly Shakers

Preschool Music Group Tuesdays 10am-11:30 St Peter’s, 15 Victoria Rd, Mt & Thursdays 10am-11:30am St Mary’s, Girven Rd, Bayfair. $3/ session. Morning tea included.

Scrabble

Crazy about words? Meet Tauranga Citz Club, 170 13th Ave. 9:20am-12:30.

Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Sequence Dancing

Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St John Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, 7-9:30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3:30-6pm.

Lesley 929 7295

8 Park Road. Mixed Roll-ups 12:45-3pm

Fun & energetic class to music for active retirees. Aimed at over 65s, falls prevention focus. 11am Welcome Bay Hall. Ph Raewyn 027 607 7437

9:30-10:30am, cardio, weights, floor work, pilate & dance. St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Ph Gloria 021 139 2448 Ocean Running. 5k around Mauao base track. Enter at Mount Ocean Sports Club from 5:15pm. $6 entry, spot prizes. Ph Phil 021 383 354

Katikati Bowling Club

Club meets Tuesday 9:30am & Thursday 7:30pm, cnr Mirrielees & Cross Rds, Sulphur Pt. Ph Mike 021 939 233 Improve balance, strength & flexibility in this gentle yoga class Tues & Thurs 11am. Just $10/class.

Mount Yoga Studio. All welcome.

Ph Stephanie 0204 045 4692

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 4 November Afternoon Indoor Bowls

Mt Seniors Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd 12:45pm Wed & Fri. Members wanted, beginners welcome, afternoon tea, entry $3. All welcome.

Ph Nancy 575 4650

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at 10am, Change point Church, Poike Rd

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting at 10am every 1st/3rd Wed each month. Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. All welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Alcoholics Anonymous Reflections Meeting

Non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness friendship. For Tauranga teams’ ph Marlene 027 342 0698 Sing with us! 6:30-8:30pm at House of Yoga, 3 Newton St. Everybody welcome, no auditions.

First time free. Ph Emily 027 571 9333

Newcomers Network Coffee Morning

Newcomers to our city, 10:30am at Multicultural Centre, Historic Village.

Chat, meet new friends, tea, coffee & biscuit provided. Donation only

Papamoa Palms Friendship Club

11am Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd. Bring own lunch. All welcome. Many activities, walking, tours & weekly events. 1st meet free.

Ph Trevor 574 6459

Social Beginner Dance Class

Ballroom, Latin & Rock n Roll.

7pm, Maungatapu School Hall, 164 Maungatapu Rd. Ph Sonia 027 322 1786

Steady As You Go

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

Table Tennis Tauranga

Senior social mixed doubles, Memorial Hall QEYC, Wed 12:45-3pm. Club nights 7-9 Wed & Thurs. New players welcome. tabletennistauranga.com

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group

Kauritatahi Hut. Grade hard.

Heather 027 226 5269

Open meeting 7:30pm Papamoa Baptist Church, 180-188 Dickson Dr (cnr Longview Dr). All welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6757

Tauranga South Garden Club

Beginner Social Dance Class

Tauranga Theatre Organ Society

Adults, 7pm, Maungatapu School Hall, 164 Maungatapu Rd. Just come along on the night to enrol.

Ph 027 322 1786

CAP Money

A free, fun, interactive course that helps you take control of your finances, s that they don’t control you.

Carlene 021 241 3671

Cards 500

1pm St Thomas More Church.

17 Gloucester Rd. Friendly club. $3 includes refreshments, prizes, aggregate. Ph Bob 027 478 6282

Fernland Spa Water Exercise

Gentle exercise in warm mineral water. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from illness or injury. Great 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

Central Baptist Church Hall, 640 Cameron Rd, 1-2:30pm. Visitors welcome. Chrissy 022 127 6267 AGM at Baycourt Theatre, 3pm.

All welcome. Ph 552 0243

Sun 1st Terry Jensen Trio 4:30pm – 7:30pm Tue 3rd Terry Jensen Trio – Melbourne Cup 6pm

MT RSA Fri 30th Lip Service 7pm – 10:30pm Sat 31st Reuben Simpson 7pm – 10:30pm

THE BARREL ROOM Sat 31st Gary Harvey with Warren Houston 7pm

Flexercise with Fitness League

Exercise, movement, dance focusing on posture, stretching, strengthening & flexibility. For all ages & abilities Baptist Church hall, 13th Ave. Pam 021 117 7170

French Connexion

For lovers of all things French & for all French speaking levels. All welcome at La Mexica every 2nd Thursday 4:30-6:30. Email Chantal, chantal. daveTB@gmail.com

Katikati Bowling Club

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

Katikati Concert Band

7-9pm, Katikati Bowling Club, 8 Park Rd. All brass, wind & percussion players welcome. Ph Mick 021 217 1780

Let’s Play Petanque

11am, Club Mt Maunganui. Boules & tuition available. Text 022 309 9143

Life Without A Car

Free 2 hour workshop 9:30-11:30am. Adjusting to life without a car doesn’t mean losing independence & freedom.

Katikati Community Centre. Register now ph 578 2631

Mainly Music

Music & dance for preschoolers, mums & carers. $4 per family. Morning tea provided. 9:30-10am. Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd.

Mt Maunganui Underwater Club

Club meeting upstairs at Mt Ocean Sports Club, 7:30 first Thursday o month. Visitors welcome.

Friday 6 November Alcoholics Anonymous

Open Meeting 10am.

Central Baptist Church, 13th Ave. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6757

Arataki Art Group

Interested in painting? Come & join our friendly painting group at Arataki Community Centre (behind Baywave), 9:15-11:45. All levels welcome. Ph Fran 021 136 8173

Artist Feedback Sessions

Casual group discussing pricing, exhibiting, materials, selling, critiques of artwork.

2nd Friday of every month, 10am-12pm $5 The Jam Factory, Historic Village. info@www. theincubator.co.nz Ph 571 3232

Bowls Tauranga South

Club days Fri & Wed afternoon at Tutchen St. Beginners & visitors welcome. Free coaching, loan bowls. Flat shoes only. Ph 578 6213

Chess Tauranga

4-6pm, Tauranga RSA, Greerton. Casual chess included. Ph Werner 548 1111.

Search Western BOP Chess or http:/www. westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club

Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St. Names in by 7:15pm.

Katikati Art Group Exhibition

Members have been busy working on some stunning artwork this year.

Exhibition runs 20th-23rd Nov, Katikati Memorial Hall. 10am-4pm. Gold coin entry.

Lions Book Sale

Tauranga Racecourse, Cameron Rd today & Sat 9am5pm & 9am-3pm on Sunday.

All welcome!

Porcelain & China Painting

Check out this enjoyable & easily learnt Art Form. Materials required are available to get you started. Ph Jan 021 663 565

Serenata Singers

Miracle Hour

Love singing? Join our friendly welcoming group 10-11:30am Methodist Church Hall 2 Oroua St, Te Puke.

Ph Anne 572 3130

Come & soak in the presence of God & experience your miracle or breakthrough.

7-8pm, Welcome Bay Community Church, 340 Welcome Bay Rd. Email: office@wbcc.org.n

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group

Print Club

Enjoy dancing with a friendly group. Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave. Tuition/revision 7pm, then all dancers to 9:30pm. $3 incl supper.

Ph Dawn 579 3040

Casual printers meeting to use the press, share ideas, techniques & suppliers. 1st Friday of month, 1-3pm. $5 The Artery, Historic Village. info@www.theincubator. co.nz. Ph 07 571 3232

Tennis For Ladies

Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, opp Law Courts. 9-11am, games & morning tea provided. Make new friends! Ph Sandy 0210 838 5385

Horoscopes

Tennis Night Gate Pa

ARIES: You and your partner seek similar goals though the methods may be quite opposite. A realistic approach to a financial situation ma help you out of a bind.

LIBRA: Relationships generally improve, thanks to your positive approach.

Simplification in general helps you reach a career goal on schedule. Offbeat interests are highlighted.

Thursday 5 November

TAURUS: An overdue payment may arrive by the weekend. The time is right for expressing your feelings in a creative form. A lovesick friend may seek you out for advice.

SCORPIO: Making the most of a dull situation could lead to a new awareness of your hidden talents.

A relationship with a Leo is currently highlighted. Your sense of timing is impressive.

GEMINI: In current projects, be sure to balance imagination with attention to the finer points. Your partner is more trusting than usual this week. The communications network may be blocked over the weekend.

SAGITTARIUS: Taking the initiative may bring desired results, especially in areas of career and education. Last minute changes in plans may prove a blessing in disguise.

CANCER: Your sense of loyalty wins you credit in the community.

Your intuition is strong now, but avoid impulsive financial moves. In romance a subtle approach could lead to an improved relationship.

CAPRICORN: Some tension with older relatives may be eased, thanks to efforts of a new friend. Although your good ideas may not be accepted initially, hold on to them.

LEO: Compliments coming your way are more sincere than you at firs believed. This is generally a good week for improving your self esteem.

Short distance travel is spotlighted on the weekend.

AQUARIUS: Be sure not to make too many commitments for what looks like an already lively social week. A surprise gift may arrive after the weekend. A friend’s suggestion may merit consideration.

VIRGO: An absentminded streak may surface this week so be sure to mark down all appointments. In romance, new tactics may bring positive results. Hobbies may include a profit making angle.

PISCES: This can be a highly productive period both personally and professionally. The key is to be willing to share the limelight. Attention to detail is critical, especially at your place of work.

6-8pm. Games to your level, beginners to experts. Light meal available. Bar open. Details on Facebook Gate Pa Tennis Club

500 Cards Club Papamoa

1pm Papamoa Sports & Recreation Ctr, 120 Parton Rd. $4 includes refreshments. Ph Bob 027 478 6282

Bay City Rockers

Social Rock’nRoll dancing, free lessons, plus other popular dances.

Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7-9:30pm. $3 entry incls supper.

Ph Gavin 027 643 6222

Diabetes NZ Tauranga

Drop-In 10am-12 (no appointment needed) for info, education & support for anyone living with diabetes

AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD NOW! JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) Sat 31st Tim Armstrong’s Kiwi Bandits 6:30pm – 9:30pm, followed

by Bledisloe Cup match Sun 1st The Blarneys 3pm – 6pm

& their families. Age Concern Building, 177a Fraser St, Tauranga. 571 3422

THE PHOENIX Sun 1st Josh Pow 3pm – 6pm MOUNT SOCIAL CLUB Fri 30th Play Misty 6pm – 9pm, then DJ Cristopher from 9:30pm Sat 31st DJ Terry 9pm – late Sun 1st Camila Lenhart 5:30pm – 8:30pm, then Latin Party from 10pm

Your birthday You are ever young, because you believe that life is an adventure and there are always this week things to be learned. You sometimes have trouble making a serious commitment - a diffi ulty that needs addressing if you are to make serious financial or c reer achievements.

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Bringing Italy to Tauranga

Italy has been recreated from surplus engineering supplies for an upcoming exhibition.

A refunded air ticket, a box of perspex offcuts and an artist. What would these three disparate factors join forces to create?

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Artist Valda Niederer is shrugging off the disappointment of a cancelled walking trip through Italy’s Northern Lakes.

Instead she has created 3D sculptures of several Tuscan villages.

Since 1997, the Siena area was her destination for drawing classes at the Verrocchio Centro d'Arte, and the director Nigel Konstam, himself a maestro sculptor, showed her the art history of buildings and towns and churches for over 15 years.

The last 20 years Valda had used mixed media painting but her new artwork comprises more tactile 3D of the villages.

Welding the recycled metal was difficult withou workshop access during lock-down so there was a sideways move to ‘do-able’ materials.

Four engineering businesses in Mount Maunganui have donated surplus perspex, copper, steel and aluminium for her work.

Even a screen door factory donated mesh The resultant series, Villages of Italy, has been accepted to be shown at the forthcoming Festival Italiano, a one day event in Newmarket, Auckland.

However Valda wanted to share this new work with her Tauranga public before it "went to market" at the Festival.

To achieve this, the director of The ART Lounge has agreed to exhibit Villages of Italy as a one week special showing from Saturday, November 1 to Friday, November 6.

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OPERATIVE TAURANGA CITY PLAN – PLAN CHANGES 26, 27 AND 30 Tauranga City Council is notifying proposed plan changes to the Operative Tauranga City Plan under the Resource Management Act 1991 on 16 November 2020.

The proposed plan changes cover the following: Plan Change 26 – Housing Choice (a) Amend and introduce definitions in Chapter 3; (b) Amend and introduce objectives, policies and rules in Chapter 14B (Suburban Residential Zone) to enable duplexes and comprehensively designed development; (c) Amend objectives, policies and rules in Chapter 14D (City Living Zone) relating to comprehensively designed development; (d) Introduce a new appendix in Chapter 14 Te Papa Housing Overlay Maximum Heights that enables greater heights in the Suburban Residential, City Living and Commercial zones in identified locations in the Te Papa Peninsula; (e) Amend objectives, policies, rules and assessment criteria for residential activities in Chapter 17 (Commercial Zone); (f) Introduce and amend policies and rules in Chapter 4B (Transportation) requiring minimum bicycle parking for multi-unit residential developments; (g) Introduce and amend objectives, policies and rules in Chapter 12 relating to subdivision of comprehensively designed development.

Plan Change 27 – Flooding from intense rainfall (a) Amend and introduce definitions in Chapter 3; (b) Introduce rules in Chapter 4C to manage earthworks in floodplains, major overland flowpaths and flood prone areas; (c) Introduce objective, policies and rules in Chapter 8 to reduce the risk of flooding from intense rainfall to life, property and infrastructure; (d) Introduce rules in Chapter 12 to manage subdivision in floodplains, overland flowpaths and flood prone areas; (e) Amend existing site coverage rules in Chapter 14B (Suburban Residential Zone and Large Lot Residential Zone) and Chapter 14D (City Living Zone) to manage impervious surfaces on site.

Please note that Plan Change 27 – Flooding from intense rainfall will have legal effect from the date of notification (16 November 2020).

Plan Change 30 – Earthworks (a) Delete a definition in Chapter 3; (b) Amend rules in Chapter 4 Earthworks and Chapter 12 Subdivision to manage earthworks at all stages of development, particularly at the time of subdivision and post-subdivision; (c) Clarify how earthworks are undertaken in conjunction with other activities; (d) Delete Appendix 4N Erosion and Sediment Control Measures and introduce rules to manage earthworks to keep sediment onsite.

Further Information Proposed plan changes to the Tauranga City Plan may be inspected or obtained during office hours at the following locations: • Customer Service Centre, 91 Willow Street, Tauranga • Tauranga City Council website: www.tauranga.govt.nz/planchanges • Tauranga libraries (Central, Greerton, Papamoa and Mount Maunganui)

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Anyone, or their organisation may make a submission on the proposed plan changes by sending a written submission no later than 5.00pm on 18 December 2020 either via the online submission form on Council’s website (open from Monday 16 November 2020), via email to city.plan@tauranga. govt.nz or via post addressed to: Manager: City and Infrastructure Planning, Tauranga City Council Freepost Authority Number 370, Private Bag 12022, Tauranga 3143 Submissions should be in the format of Form 5 of the Resource Management (Forms, Fees and Procedure) Regulations 2003. Submission forms are available from Customer Service Centre, libraries and the Council website.

Following the closing date for submissions, public notification will be given of the availability to view a summary of all submissions and where both the summary and full submissions can be inspected.

Further submissions in support of, or in opposition to any submission received will then be able to be made.

The Council will then arrange the hearing of all submissions received and will publicly notify the dates, times and places of the hearing.

Tauranga City Council, 91 Willow Street Private Bag 12022, Tauranga, Telephone 07 577 7000

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SPECIAL DINNERS: TSS Earnslaw Cruise & Walter Peak Dinner + Larnach Castle Dinner* * Exclusive to Gold Club Tours only LUXURY TOURING COACH: Air Conditioning, WiFi , Toilet, Coaches Never Full (49 seater coach - max 42 guests - at least 15% empty seats)

HIGHLIGHTS: TE PAPA + GALLIPOLI, CHRISTCHURCH, ARTHURS PASS, SHANTYTOWN, FOX GLACIER, QUEENSTOWN, TSS EARNSLAW CRUISE & WALTER PEAK DINNER, MILFORD SOUND, BLUFF, CATLINS, OLVESTON HOUSE, LARNACH CASTLE DINNER, MT COOK Dates: 19 Oct 2020 SORRY FULL! 26 Oct 2020 SORRY FULL! 23 Nov 2020 SORRY FULL! HURRY!! FEB & MAR DATES FILLING FAST!! 13 Feb 2021, 22 Feb 2021, 27 Feb 2021, 6 Mar 2021, 15 Mar 2021, 22 Mar 2021, 10 Apr 2021, 17 Apr 2021.

Day 1: Home/Hotel pickup, join luxury touring coach for journey to Wellington via Taupo. (optional: Northern Explorer Train - $178 or Fly to Wellington - enq for price based on departure location), Wellington (2 nts Rydges Hotel). 2: Te Papa “Galipoli - The Scale of War” Exhibit. 3: Cruise Queen Charlotte Sounds to Picton, then continue along South Island’s east coast via Kaikoura to Christchurch (optional: Coastal Pacific Train - $138). (2 nts Pavilions Hotel). 4: CHC at Leisure. 5: Arthurs Pass, (optional: Tranz Alpine Train - $196), Greymouth, Shanty Town - pan for gold, ride Steam Train (1 nt Kingsgate Hotel). 6: Fox & Franz Josef Glacier (1 nt Bella Vista Fox Glacier). 7: via Haast Pass, Wanaka to Queenstown (2 nts Heritage Hotel). 8: Tour Arrowtown. Evening cruise Lake Wakatipu on TSS Earnslaw, Dinner & Show Walter Peak. 9: Scenic Cruise Milford Sound, Te Anau. (1 nt Distinction Luxmore). 10: Invercargill, Bluff, Optional: Stewart Island. (1 nt Ascot Park Hotel) 11: The Catlins, Dunedin. (2 nts Distinction Hotel). 12: Olveston House, Larnach Castle & Dinner (Exclusive to Gold Club Tours only!) 13: Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo, Omarama (1 nt Heritage Gateway). 14: To Christchurch, join return flight (inc), met & returned home. * Please note, train operations not yet confirmed by operators on all dates.

NORTHLAND COASTS & CAPE 7 DAYS - $2499

3 & 4 Star Hotels, 2 Nt Opononi, 2 Nt Doubtless Bay, 2 Nt Bay of Islands - Stay in Russell at iconic DUKE

OF MARLBOROUGH HOTEL!

HIGHLIGHTS: HOKIANGA, NINETY MILE BEACH, CAPE REINGA, KERIKERI, PAIHIA, RUSSELL, BAY OF ISLANDS DINNER CRUISE, KAWITI GLOW WORM CAVES EX: Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua + more.

EX: Welington & Christchurch + MORE - add $199pp

Day 1: Home Pickup, Fly Auckland. Day 7: Fly home, dropoff. *see below conditions

Dates: 18 Oct 2020 SORRY FULL!! 21 Nov 2020 SORRY FULL! Christmas 24 Dec 2020 LAST 2 SEATS! 05 Feb 2021 EXTRA DATE! 18 Feb 2021 SORRY FULL!!

20 Feb 2021 EXTRA DATE! 11 Mar 2021 SORRY FULL!! 25 Mar 2021 EXTRA DATE! 15 Apr 2021. Day 1: Home Pickup, Matakohe Kauri Museum, Lamb on Spit Dinner (+ non-lamb / vege options), Opononi (2 nt Opononi Hotel). 2: Tane Mahuta Giant Kauri & Footprints Waipoua Experience. 3: Rawene, Clendon House & Old Jail, Taipa (2 nt Ramada Taipa). 4: Tour Ninety Mile Beach on the beach inc Te Paki Stream & Giant Sand Dunes, Cape Reigna. 5: Kerikeri, Stone Store & Kemp House, Makana Chocolates, Te Waimate Mission House, Haruru Falls, Paihia (2 nt Duke of Marlborogh Hotel) 6: Russell Visit, Evening Dinner Cruise. 7: Kawakawa, Hundertwasser Toilets, Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, Returned Home from Auckland. *Christmas Dinner served Midday - Lamb on a Spit.

EAST CAPE & ART DECO NAPIER 7 DAYS - $2499

3 & 4 Star Hotels, Rotorua, 2 Nt Napier, Gisborne, East Cape, Te Kaha, Tauranga.

HIGHLIGHTS: TE PUIA GEOTHERMAL PARK, ROTORUA GONDOLA DINNER, NAPIER ART DECO TOUR BY CLASSIC CAR! CAPE KIDNAPPERS GANNET SAFARI, LAKE WAIKAREMOANA, EAST CAPE, GOLDFIELDS RAILWAY, WAIHI GOLDMINE TOUR

EX: Auckland + MORE. (6 Day Tour Options for Guests from Rotorua, Tauranga + MORE).

EX: Wellington, Christchurch + MORE : add $199pp Day 1 Home Pickup, Fly to Rotorua. Day 7 Fly Home

Departs: 22 Nov 2020 LAST CHANCE! Christmas 24 Dec 2020 LAST 6 SEATS! 14 Feb 2021, 14 Mar 2021, 11 Apr 2021. Day 1: Home pickup, Hamilton Gardens, Te Puia (geysers & mud pools), Special Dinner at Gondola, Rotorua (1 nt) Day 2: Taupo, Huka Falls, Cape Kidnappers & Gannet Colony Tour, Napier (2 nt). Day 3: Art Deco City Tour by Classic Car, Winery visit & tasting. Day 4: Lake Waikaremoana, Gisborne (1 nt). Day 5: Tolaga Bay, East Cape, Te Kaha (1 nt). Day 6: View White Island (weather permitting), Whakatane, Elms Mission House, Tauranga (1 nt). Day 7: Waihi Goldmine Tour, Goldfields Railway, home return. *Christmas Tour itinerary reversed

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Prices per person sharetwin. Optional tours at additional cost. Airfare & Hotel addons/extensions subject to availability of seats/rooms & fares.

Solo Traveller? Guaranteed Matched Twin - No Extra Cost. Home pickup area not listed? Please enquire - wherever possible we offer free.