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11 March 2022, Issue 1100

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Explore your backyard Millions of particles of saltwater ricochet from 11-yearold Joutre Te Huia (pictured) as he does a manu off The Strand in Tauranga. Yes, us residents know how to have

fun here in the Bay – but have you deeply explored your own backyard? Have you seen it and appreciated it as a kid with a fresh set of eyes? Have you actually left your real life

and the daily grind behind to be a ‘visitor’? Find out more about holidaying in your own backyard on page 17.

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How to be a dictator New Zealand is the second most democratic country in the world.

We are so democratic that it’s hard to keep up with.

window is the easy answer. The work needs to be done and we can’t have local people and their pesky opinions holding up the works.

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Democracy even spills over into homes with informal votes held on everything from what town to live in, to whether to have fish and chips or KFC for dinner.

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We are part of a dwindling number of countries that are improving their democracies. Our second placing in the Economic Intelligence Unit’s 2021 Democracy Index was an improvement on fourth in the 2020 version.

So when the central government stripped Tauranga City Council of its elected members in 2020, democratic eyebrows furrowed deeply.

The non-elected commissioners are now advocating for a delay to local government elections in the city this year because it is afraid publicly elected members will overturn all its good work.

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The city and surrounds are hugely popular thanks to a burgeoning economy and a lifestyle that is hard to beat.

It’s a hard sell to ask those already living here – many on fixed incomes or paying the high price to move here – to pay for further growth.

Throwing local democracy out the

Strong, autocratic leadership has often been the preferred, or only option for countries used to violence and poverty.

Better to have a roof over your head, food in the stomach and order on the streets than a meaningful say in how the affairs of state are conducted.

We are not in that situation fortunately. The masses are highly educated, socially benevolent and very critical of the quality of news and information that we are presented with.

Many of us still value strong leadership over the combined credentials of a team of elected members and we are still susceptible to an erosion of democracy.

However, even authoritarian regimes like Putin’s Russia require a lot of groundwork and coercion of public opinion. Major economic and social upheaval is a threat to those regimes.

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influences, present in both of these plans, has always been a hard sell. You simply can’t honour obligations to an indigenous minority without tampering with democracy in its simplest form.

Clearly, we have a bit of wiggle room before we reach the level of Russia, which is 126th on the list as an “authoritarian” state.

Democracy is not the norm

But there are only 21 full democracies on the Democracy Index. Interestingly, the United States isn’t one of them. It comes in at 26th on the list – one of 53 “flawed democracies”.

Only about half the world’s population lives in either a ‘full’ or ‘flawed’ democracy. The rest fall under a ‘hybrid’ or ‘authoritarian’ structure.

It would be interesting to let everyone in the world vote on their preferred method of governance.

Lots of scholars have studied what it takes to be a successful dictator, but my favourite is Dr Mark van Vugt and his ‘7 Steps to Becoming a Dictator’ analysis in ‘Psychology Today’.

In addition to killing off or jailing your enemies, those steps include nepotism and bribery to start with, followed by the need to gain a monopoly over the use of force to curb protest.

Controlling the free flow of information is important so having a massive, staterun media is a good start and there’s nothing like a good battle against a common enemy to galvanise the public.

Running an orderly country with plenty of the basics and a few treats thrown in now and again to appease the masses is always a good one to prevent a revolution.

So, not too much difference to a democracy really. daniel@thesun.co.nz https://www.psychologytoday.com/nz/blog/naturallyselected/201702/7-steps-becoming-dictator

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Norway ranked #1 on the Economic Intelligence Unit’s 2021 Democracy Index, and Afghanistan came in last place, at #167.

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Tauranga City shops are feeling the effects of empty streets, with many people now working from home – not their usual CBD workplaces – due to the Omicron wave hitting Aotearoa.

“We’re definitely feeling the impact,” says Oscar and Otto co-owner Hamish Carter, of his Tauranga business located on The Strand, which offers café food daily.

“We’ve been lucky enough to not have had staff need to isolate, but the people in the offices around our building are now working from home.

“They usually make up a lot of our customer base. The trouble for us isn’t staff isolating, it’s finding enough work for our staff with less customers around since businesses are working from home.”

Other hospitality owners are also feeling the bite.

The Barrel Room restaurant and bar has noticed a significant drop in activity from people working from home, says owner Stewart Gebbie.

“Before the Omicron outbreak, we were running at about 80 per cent of what we had prior to Covid-19. Now after the current outbreak, we’re running at about 60 per cent of what was our standard. I think things will return to normal pretty quick. My concern is what that ‘new

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“People would go on their lunch-break if they were working in town and buy things like a gift for someone. It wouldn’t happen every day, but that adds up.”

WBOP economic development organisation Priority One chief executive Nigel Tutt says the CBD as a whole has been impacted by people working from home or isolating.

“While I expect this to continue for a few weeks yet, businesses will be looking forward to getting staff back into offices as soon as they can. In the meantime, I’d encourage the general public to support our local hospitality and retail businesses.”

Tauranga Chamber of Commerce CEO Matt Cowley says now is a crucial time to support local businesses. “We’re a social community and people want to re-connect. We experienced strong bounce-backs after earlier lockdowns, but the rebound this time may not be as strong – particularly if it happens during the seasonally Taylor Rice quieter winter months.”

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Jason Saunders has landed a full-time SailGP contract with expansion team Switzerland.

The former Tauranga Boys’ College student showed enough in his fill-in roles with New Zealand and the United States in 2021 to get the call-up for season three of the global league that is sailed in foiling 50-foot catamarans.

Saunders, who contested the London and Rio Olympics in the 470 dinghy and Nacra 17 catamaran respectively, narrowly missing out on the podium both times, faces a busy build-up learning a new role, where he will be a senior member of a young Swiss crew, helping them get comfortable in these large cats.

Mill expansion

Whakatāne Mill will expand the size of its current operations, less than a year after it looked set to close and leave hundreds of employees without work.

The mill is expecting to significantly increase production of paperboard by about 40 per cent, or the equivalent of 60,000 tonnes a year.

Current production output of the mill sits at about 150,000 tonnes a year.

The previous threat of closure came from former owner, Swiss company SIG Combibloc, given its struggle to remain competitive.

Power Paperboard Limited purchased the mill last May, averting the loss of more than 170 jobs. The expansion will begin in July, 2023.

John Tetley-Jones started his dance journey at KJ Studios in Tauranga. Now he is living his dream, performing and seeing the world.

Tauranga dancer John Tetley-Jones has set sail this week to live out his performing dream.

Taking up a contract with an American cruise line company named the Norwegian Cruise Line to dance on their ship Oceania Riviera, the 21-yearold will be seeing the world while fueling his passion.

“I love the feeling of expressing myself through movement, I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else,” says John.

He has been dancing since he was two years old, a total of 19 years, and spent a large portion of his dance journey at KJ Studios in Tauranga.

Since then, John has performed at the Melbourne Cup, the Grand Prix, on television shows ‘Dancing with the

Community funding on offer

TrustPower’s Community Fund – which is aimed at supporting Tauranga’s hardest working folk, its volunteers and community organisations – is open for applications this month.

This is the second year of the newly-formed fund, with money being donated to community organisations and groups throughout Tauranga.

Last year $30,000 was given out to 22 groups, meaning plenty of different causes and people were supported by the fund.

This round there is $10,000 up for grabs and applications are open until 5pm, March 31.

For more information, or to download an application form, head to: www.trustpower.co.nz/taurangafund

Midget car star’s success

Midget car rising star Aaron Hodgson raced to a home-track success at Baypark Speedway, extending a recent run of winning form.

Hodgson drove to victory in the 20-lap Seamount Jamboree Classic on Saturday night, recording his second win in a fortnight following a Western Springs victory that built the momentum of his season.

Hodgson scored second and fourth placings in his heat races to earn a front-row starting position alongside former NZ champ Brad Mosen.

He led the first half of the race but was passed after a mid-race caution by nine-time NZ champion Michael Pickens.

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John dances in most categories, ranging from tap and jazz all the way to Latin and hip-hop. When John returned from Melbourne, he began teaching at KJ Studios in Tauranga to give back to the community that inspired him to get started.

“I’m really thankful for my teacher, Kelsey Andrew, at KJ Studios.

“She took the full-time dance route as well, and that inspired me to go and be taught in Melbourne.

“I love the feeling of influencing and inspiring young kids, and seeing them find themselves in movement.”

When John leaves on his cruise journey, he will be training in Florida to rehearse and learn everything there is

to know about performing on a cruise ship. After that, he will be leaving from Miami to dance on 10-day cruises that travel to Italy, Greece, Alaska, the Bahamas and more.

John says he is looking forward to seeing the world while showing what he has to offer to as many people as he can.

“If I inspire someone while performing, then that is a job well done from my point of view.”

The opportunity is a full circle moment for John, as he was first inspired to dance on a cruise ship when he was aged 11 from watching a live performance on a while on a cruise holiday with his family.

“After I saw that performance, it was my number one dream. To be able to do that these days is such a blessing and an Taylor Rice honour.”

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Regional council to collect its own rates one contacted Local Democracy Reporting to express concern about additional costs and administration required to change the system.

Annabel says the cost of the new technology system, that has been implemented to enable regional council to collect its own rates, is budgeted at $395,000.

“Due to the initial set-up costs, for the year there will be a slight increase in costs than would have been paid in commission to the other councils,” says Annabel.

“From the second year there will be an annual cost-saving, resulting in an overall cost reduction of approximately $6 million over the LTP.” As for the administrative process, Annabel says Toi Moana

The pamphlet that raised concerns for some ratepayers.

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Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council will pay out $1.8 million to district and city councils this year, for collecting rates on their behalf.

It will, however, be the last year this occurs – and the move could save the regional council up to $6 million during the next 10 years.

Since 1989 the regional council has contracted rates collection to the region’s seven councils: Whakatāne, Ōpōtiki, Kawerau, Western Bay of Plenty, Tauranga, Rotorua and Taupō.

During this time BOPRC paid between two per cent to five per cent in commission per year, to each of the councils.

Toi Moana BOPRC special projects manager Annabel Chappel says the costs paid are unique to each council and are a combination of a commission as a percentage of rates collected, and associated administrative costs.

In 2020 the regional council decided to collect their own rates, which will occur from the 2022/2023 financial year.

This means ratepayers in the BOPRC region will receive a separate regional council rates bill this

BOPRC is working with the seven councils to transfer rates data into the new regional council rates collection system. “We are also working with the other councils to develop processes that help make things easy for customers.”

The ratepayer, who didn’t want to be named, says information on cost should have been communicated to people to provide “greater understanding and less suspicion”, Annabel says: “We’re planning an extensive campaign to run in the lead-up to this next year so that all ratepayers are aware of the change and we’ll make sure it’s available via many different methods and channels”.

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October. District and city council rates bills for ratepayers will be sent and collected separately.

Annabel says this change was communicated to the seven councils at the time – and there are four drivers for it.

These are increasing public awareness of the work Toi Moana BOPRC does, differences in rates postponement and remission policies between councils, having more control over the “critical revenue source”, and cost efficiencies.

“For many years having the district and city councils collect the regional council’s rates worked well for both parties,” says Annabel.

“In recent years the mahi required of the regional council has expanded and circumstances have changed to an extent where it is now more appropriate for the regional council to collect its own rates.”

Accompanying rates bills recently sent to Tauranga City and WBOP ratepayers was a pamphlet from Toi Moana BOPRC telling people to “Get ready for change”. It outlined the change in how the rates will be collected, why it will occur and what to expect with the next rates bill. The leaflet raised questions for some ratepayers and

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Te Puke New World store manager Tony Kovaleski and Epic Te Puke’s Rebecca Larsen want all ages to enter Te Puke’s new online art competition by uploading photos of Easter-themed artwork this month.

Eggstravagant Easter art Te Puke will be a burst of arty, eggy competition this Easter with an opportunity for everyone to join in and get creative, says Epic Te Puke’s Rebecca Larsen, who is calling for art entries during March.

“We can’t do the typical Easter trail like we’ve done in the past,” says Rebecca.

“So we’ve come up with another idea, which is open to everyone from pre-schoolers to adults.”

People are encouraged to enter the EPIC Te Puke Easter EGGstravaganza Art Competition by uploading photos of their own Easter-themed artwork – from quilting, photos, stitchwork, craft, sculpture, and painting to multimedia – to the new: www.tepukeonline.nz website.

“Art can be anything. We will have 15 winners with first, second and third in each category.”

The five categories are by age with preschool, primary school, intermediate, high school and adult sections. Three winners will be chosen from

each. “We will publish your art and description on the website for people to view,” says Rebecca.

“The winning 15 entries will then become part of a real life Art Trail in Te Puke from Easter and through the April school holidays.”

New World Te Puke is preparing gift baskets and prizes for the five categories of the competition, which is sponsored by Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Creative Communities NZ. Rebecca will create an art map, so the public can embark on the art trail to view all 15 winning entries in shop windows. “People can vote for their top three, for our people’s choice winners.”

Voting will be online, with the People’s Choice winners receiving $500 for first, $300 for second, and $200 for third prize in the form of EPIC Te Puke dollars. “Covid-19 is presenting new opportunities. We can’t come together publicly, but we can still have a sense of community and togetherness,” says Rebecca. Upload entries to: www.tepukeonline.nz Entries close March 28.

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The impact of Covid-19 for families dealing with childhood cancer has caused an increased need for the Child Cancer Foundation’s support services.

The Child Cancer Foundation is urging Kiwis to make a donation this March after cancelling their 2022 Street Appeal due to health and safety concerns for volunteers amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

The Street Appeal is the foundation’s biggest fundraising event of the year, and cancelling it risks losing around $300,000 in vital donated funds to support Kiwi kids with cancer, says CCF chief executive Monica Briggs.

That’s why they are asking Kiwis to make a donation this March through their website or by texting CHILD to 3457 to give $3.

Every week in Aotearoa three families are told the heartbreaking news that their child has cancer.

The Child Cancer Foundation provides them with one-to-one emotional and practical support every step of the way.

Currently, the foundation is actively supporting 369 families, with more than 1300 receiving ongoing peer-to-peer support through their nationwide Whānau Connect Groups.

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The nationwide Street Appeal was due to happen March 11-12 with thousands of volunteers signed up to collect donations. “Our top priority is to protect our incredible volunteers, as well as the general public, which means we cannot safely go ahead with our street collection,” says Monica.

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B Team members Dominic Absalom, 14, and Nate Wadsworth, 13, work on their robot at STEAM-ED. Team member absent: programmer Noah Douglas, 13, who won the ‘Think Award’ for his team. Photo: Debbie Griffiths.

Six students from three Tauranga schools have qualified for the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas, US, this May 3-12. But they will need financial support to get there.

The six boys – from Otumoetai, Tauranga Boys’ and Mount Maunganui colleges – designed, built, and programmed two robots that came first and second at the VEX Robotics National Championships in late-January. And it was a well-earned win after the Year 10-12s spent a year preparing entries at STEAM-ED Charitable Trust.

Dominic Absalom, age 14, says they first had to come up with a concept that would suit this year’s competition. “At the start of the season, we look at what the game is and come up with a few robot designs. Then we figure out which would work best at the tournament,” says Dominic.

“That was probably the hardest part,” says 13-year-old Nate Wadsworth. “We decided to design our robot a little differently to everyone else’s. We made a box that could hold three goals at once so when we picked up a goal, it was harder for the other teams to steal them.”

Robust robots

STEAM-ED mentor Paul de Rijk says the robots needed to withstand attack in the gaming arena.

“They had to be robust because the other robots were driving into them, trying to grab the goals at the same time. So, there’s offence where they’re trying to score points, but there’s also defence trying to stop the other teams scoring points.”

The Tauranga teams went head-to-head in the finals with the B team, partnered with a Lynfield College team, winning the tournament to be named

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national champions. Nate admits to some nerves when the finals came down to a close finish. “It was really stressful towards the end because of how long it took to score. Now I’m looking forward to representing NZ at the Worlds. It will be exciting!”

The A team won the award for the top driver and programming skills, and the overall excellence award – the highest honour at the Nationals.

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It also qualifies the team for the Worlds. This is the third-year-in-a-row that the A team members have won the Excellence Award, however due to Covid restrictions they have not yet been able to attend the World Championships.

Paul credits the tournaments with inspiring the boys. “If there wasn’t a competition to aim for, there would not be the motivation to make their robots better.

“I think it’s a real hook for them. A lot of kids aren’t going to be successful in traditional sports, but they can excel at something like this. It’s really rewarding to see.”

Now comes the hard work to raise money for the boys and their support adults to travel to the US. To take all six students with a parent will cost about $40,000 and STEAM-ED is appealing for sponsors to help get the boys there.

“It’s such a great opportunity,” says Paul. “The boys should be very proud. The Worlds arena is mind-boggling and there are around 600 international teams. It’s a really high level but if we put our minds to it, it is achievable.”

To contact STEAM-ED with sponsorship help, contact STEAM-ED Charitable Trust’s acting general manager Toni de Rijk by phoning: 021 119 7175, or email: toni.derijk@steamed.nz Debbie Griffiths

Delightful Dora

Dora is a happy and energetic teenage dog who always has a smile ready for you. She absolutely loves to play, and walkies are her favourite. She is so full of energy and positive vibes she will need at least two walks a day to help burn off her energy. She has learnt ‘sit’, ‘drop’ and ‘stay’ but would benefit from further training to help keep her mind active.

She is very particular with her treats and loves a soft tasty meaty type treat when training. If you’d like to meet our darling Dora, please make an appointment with the Tauranga SPCA shelter staff on: 07 5780245.

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What Tauranga thinks about transport Today I want to address another key concern many of you raised with me in my electorate survey, which was transport.

In response to the question: ‘What is the most important local Tauranga issue for you?’ about 40 per cent of you gave me responses centred on transport.

Your primary concerns were growing traffic congestion in Tauranga and insufficient roading infrastructure, while other themes included ineffective public transport and unsafe roads.

Meanwhile, when asked to rank key Tauranga transport projects in order of importance, you told me the Tauranga Northern Link (or the TNL), Tauriko interchange solution, and the Hewletts Rd/Totara St upgrade were the most important.

Your feedback matches what we know to be true here in Tauranga. As a great place to live, work, and raise a family, it’s no surprise that we’re New Zealand’s fastest growing city.

This does mean, though, it’s getting harder to get around, as our roading infrastructure isn’t keeping pace with our growing population.

As I’ve said here before, what’s required is significant, urgent investment in our incomplete roading network. Good roads will, in turn, enable better and more affordable public transport, which is a big part of the solution to traffic congestion.

Of course, transport is inextricably linked to housing and the economy, so the faster this is

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done, the faster we can build more houses and strengthen our local economy.

Unfortunately, however, the Labour Government, now well into their second term, has very little, if anything, to show for their transport investment in our region during this time.

While I acknowledge there’s lots of work besides this, I remain committed to three big ticket projects which will go a long way to solving our transport deficits and National wants to be in government to make them happen.

First, and most obvious, is the TNL. When I was Transport Minister in 2016, the National Government and the NZTA fully approved and funded it from Tauranga to Omokoroa, with construction due to start in October 2018.

Sadly, we’ve seen Labour cancel more than half of this project to fund vanity projects such as the Auckland Harbour cycle bridge not once, but twice. They’re now only committed to the 6.8km to Te Puna.

I would get on with actually completing this.

Secondly, I would get on with fixing the broken Tauranga South/Tauriko passage covering Barkes Corner through Cambridge Rd and The Lakes.

Finally, I would get on with building capacity at Totara St/Hewletts Rd to futureproof this important passage, which connects Tauranga and the Mount and carries a lot of our freight to and from the port.

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Speaking in the house, from my house History was made last week, with a hybrid setting for house operations. Some members remained in the chamber while the majority joined virtually.

Speaking in the house, from my house, was a first. The new ‘Virtual House’ enabled us to continue our work towards a better New Zealand for all, remotely.

One of my biggest priorities this year is the Resource Management Act reform – it’s exciting work which fundamentally supports our country’s safety and development while balancing the needs of the environment. To succeed, this work needs to be supported by aligning transport networks.

Last month Transport Minister Michael Wood visited the Takitimu North Link site, which at Stage One has already received $655 million in funding through the New Zealand Upgrade Programme. What struck me most during this visit was the complex and comprehensive planning. The level of technical skill was impressive and I can only imagine the time spent working through the details.

New homes

On the housing front, we have 230 new homes planned for the Bay of

Plenty, following five strategic land purchases in Tauranga, Rotorua and Katikati. Two Tauranga sites on Cameron Rd are planned for 120-150 multi-storey apartments for public housing, plus a further six homes. Katikati looks to host up to 20 mixed public and affordable homes. All homes will be built to six Homestar energy efficient, warmth and sustainability standards.

Development planning and high-level design work is underway, and engagement with mana whenua and local communities will take place.

As well as increasing housing supply in our region, investment is set to boost regional employment and stimulate local economies. This announcement is really exciting for me as I’m truly passionate about warm, safe housing for all.

land covenants. I feel so lucky that even with the impacts of Covid-19 we are steadily working towards those key goals I am so passionate about: warm, dry housing; lifting children out of poverty; a thriving economy; a healthy environment.

Hon Jan Tinetti Labour List MP

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Isolation kit

It’s reassuring to see we are at 93 per cent doubledosed in the Bay of Plenty District Health Board, and 69 per cent boosted. By now I hope your isolation kit is as full as mine and your Omicron crew is on standby should you need to isolate.

RATs are available to all who need them and can be requested via the Unite Against Covid-19 website (www.covid19.govt.nz), along with all information we need to face Omicron together.

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Supermarkets

The findings from the second of three commissioned market studies revealed New Zealand supermarkets are making more than twice what the Commerce Commission considers to be a normal rate of return on capital.

Thanks to this confirmation of the need for a much more competitive grocery sector, the Government is immediately progressing this work, starting with a ban on restrictive

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Workforce a key focus Labour shortages are dominating businesses’ thinking across the region, and country, at the moment.

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There are a few factors affecting this; businesses will create jobs as the economy grows and will therefore need more people to keep up, and New Zealand’s attitude to immigration has changed.

Locally we have an aging demographic taking numbers out of the workforce, plus high seasonal demands for employees to contend with.

The current Omicron surge will reduce staff availability by about 10-25 per cent, which can significantly impact businesses.

At Priority One we view talent and workforce as the single largest area we need to focus on for future economic success.

We need to ensure businesses have adequate staff, we provide opportunities for all, and that incomes increase over the course of time so our standard of living improves.

A few weeks ago we hosted Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson for a talk on the future of work, an initiative he champions for government and a topic we were due to host a conference on that was unfortunately scuppered

by Covid.

Clear actions

Grant highlighted the roles of technology, skills and partnerships in the future of work. Regionally we see the need to have clear actions from government as well as business, especially in times of abrupt change like this.

From our perspective, we see businesses worried about getting enough staff for the future and making changes to the way they operate to cope

with this. Some of this will mean automating tasks are repetitive and predictable, but most of the effort is going into how they improve themselves as employers to attract and retain staff.

One sector seeing acute labour shortages at the moment is the kiwifruit industry. This is a very important industry to the Bay of Plenty, creating a lot of wealth and showing great growth during the past few years.

Unfortunately, the border opening for New Zealand has come a bit too late for kiwifruit, and the industry is really feeling the lack of backpackers in particular – with the industry now several thousand people short and harvest already underway.

Consequences

The consequences of this are quite serious, with the real risk to many growers that fruit will be left on the vine or unable to be processed. This in turn, affects global supply and the position of kiwifruit versus other alternatives.

The industry is scrambling and has done a good job of making changes to production to cope with the labour shortage, but it won’t be enough.

The positive side of this is that the industry has many opportunities and is welcoming of locals interested in seasonal work.

For students, there is an opportunity at weekends or during holidays to gain valuable experience alongside some spare cash. The industry also values seniors who may be interested in more flexible work options.

I encourage anyone interested in work in the kiwifruit industry to check the New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc website: www.nzkgi.org.nz or their Facebook page: KiwifruitJobsNZ

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More Cricket World Cup tickets on sale now More Western Bay of Plenty cricket fans can be part of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 this month, after an increase in permitted capacity from 10 to 20 per cent at venues means more people can see the action live from the banks at Bay Oval.

Tickets can now be purchased for all group stage matches – organisers

advise fans to check the website: www.tickets.cricketworldcup.com for up-to-date availability.

As a result, more tickets are on sale for the next four round robin matches at Bay Oval, including today’s game (March 11) of Pakistan versus South Africa starting 2pm.

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2pm; and Bangladesh versus West Indies next Friday, March 18, starting 11am.

CWC 22 chief executive Andrea Nelson says the tournament has got off to an amazing start, with runs aplenty and thrilling matches going right down to the wire.

“So we’re delighted that more fans can join us at the grounds and catch the action up close, the goal has always been to get as many New Zealanders involved as possible.”

“What we’ve seen at the matches so far is that there’s plenty of additional space for fans to spread out and safely social distance.

“And the measures we’ve put in place mean there‘ve been no issues with queuing Australian Alyssa Healy batting and accessing against the Pakistan team in an stadium services.”

ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Organisers expect 2022 match. Photo: Annette Johnston. to release tickets for the Eden Park continue to improve, allowing matches in the us to cater for more fans at the coming days, and knockout games,” says Andrea. will be creating a “However, for now, our approach waitlist for fans will be to register peoples’ interest Australian wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy and keen to attend so we can contact them directly Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof in action the semifinals in once tickets for those matches do at Bay Oval. Photo: Annette Johnston.

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Richard’s legacy of empowering people ‘Not sure? Ask us’. Citizens Advice Bureau’s tagline rang true for the late Richard Cox, a life member of the organisation’s Tauranga Branch.

He started at the bureau in 1997 and volunteered there tirelessly until his passing on January 22, aged 92.

CAB Tauranga branch manager Kim Saunders remembers their friendship and the impact he had on everyone at CAB warmly.

“He joined the bureau in full ‘Richard style’, with great gusto,” says Kim. “He’s been stoic for us. Nothing was ever too much trouble.”

The Citizens Advice Bureau provides free, confidential, independent information and advice.

The organisation helps people know what their rights are and how to access services they need.

Richard was at the Tauranga branch nearly every day for the 25 years he volunteered there, even if it was only for 10 minutes at a time, says Kim.

“He just loved it,” she says. “I think it’s what made him get out of bed in the morning.

“He was my right-hand man really,” says Kim. Richard trained hundreds of volunteers across different branches, served as the chair four times and was the treasurer for more than seven years.

He became a life member in 2017.

He would assist people with anything they needed, from helping someone to fill out a form to being a support person at a dispute tribunal hearing.

The passionate advocate for people’s rights went so far as going to a store with a lady who was having trouble returning an item that wasn’t fit for purpose. The store had refused to return the item, but with Richard’s help she received a replacement.

“We’re supposed to empower people rather than do the job for them,” says Kim. “But there are times when people need that little bit of extra handholding and he used to do that.

“He just wanted to help people.

“He was a lovely man.”

Kim reminisces about how Richard would always lose his glasses, only to find them sitting atop his head.

When it came to quiz nights Richard was

hugely competitive and would always want to be on the winning team, Kim recalls with a smile.

Richard’s winning attitude and

love of helping people will be remembered by the CAB team and those he assisted for years to come.

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Churches Active In Our Community Daniel’s prayer – could it be yours?

One of the Old Testament prophets was Daniel, who lived during the time of Israel’s 70-year exile in Babylon.

Daniel served under the rulers of both the Babylonian and Medo-Persian Empires.

At the age of about 80, Daniel was reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah, and he remembered God’s covenant relationship with His people, spoken of in the writings of Moses.

In this context, Daniel prayed to God for the restoration of God’s people. Daniel’s prayer (in Daniel 9:1-23) begins with praise – as every prayer should.

He praised God for His power, justice, covenant love, and His righteousness (verses 5 and 7).

Daniel then went on to confess the sins of the people of God, by acknowledging they had done wrong, acted wickedly and rebelled, and had

turned aside from His commandments and rules.

Furthermore, they had not listened to God’s servants the prophets (Verses 5-6).

These are all common sins today.

If you feel burdened and weighed down by your sin, know that God’s righteousness, mercy, forgiveness, and covenant love is still available to all who acknowledge their sins, and call upon the Lord Jesus Christ. You could use Daniel 9:18-19 as a form for your prayer: “O my God, incline your ear and hear…

For I do not present my pleas before you because of my righteousness, but because of your great mercy. O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive. O Lord, pay attention and act”. In Jesus Christ, God has acted on your behalf; 1 John 1:9 says: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”.

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Our Myna problem...

I live in Ohauiti and until recently we had multiple species of bird roaming in our garden and beyond.

We had blackbirds, song thrushes, silvereyes, fantails, starlings, sparrows, tui and even

the odd gold finches and green finches. Some were nesting in trees on our property and were seen all the time searching for food in our garden.

Then mynas started to appear and gradually all other bird species disappeared completely apart from some sparrows. We are worried about this situation and hope this is not a permanent change.

If we don’t have a solution to this problem, NZ will be swarmed with mynas and most of the other bird species living here would disappear.

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Wakey, wakey NZ! Many New Zealanders won’t realise the extent to which our Prime Minister and her team are hellbent on dumbing down our people.

One example is the recent lending law changes which puts a far greater onus on banks and others to make sure the borrower can repay.

A recent article tells me executives of the lender can risk a fine of up to $200,000. Further, a customer’s history with meeting obligations cannot be taken into account, nor can the lender make an assumption that people entering into a house mortgage will cut down their discretionary spending. Little wonder banks are having to nitpick over regular coffee purchases.

Lenders are required to better document their findings. That will lead to lawyers for those house owners defaulting on mortgages to endeavour to prove that the bank should not have lent to their client in the first place. Thus, defaulters will be off the hook and maybe claim damages.

This is all part of a classic Communist endeavour to keep the poor people poor and under control, and to attack the ordinary sensible citizen.

The signs are there in many aspects.

B Capamagian, Tauranga.

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A 20-year plan?

Re: ‘Community to have their say on future civic precinct’, The Weekend Sun, February 25.

So now it starts, the 20-year plan turns out to be a one-year plan. The hundreds of hours of public input, the tens of thousands spent on consultants and staff, the huge increase in rates and now the Commissioners wish to change it.

Well shucks what’s the point of signing off on a plan if you’re going to want to change it a couple of months later.

The change appears to be to rip into the whole central city plan in one go for the modest sum of $300m. This will require a rates increase.

We all know that the normal over-run of 50 per cent will apply as will the overrun in construction time.

Whether any retailers in the city will survive the six years of construction is another story.

It’s interesting that on the day this story unfolded, they also proposed to sell the parking buildings. What! It won’t be long before we have no clothes to stand up in. Someone in council said: “Why are council involved in renting spaces in parking buildings anyway?” Well hello, we have parking meters, we also have parking buildings. This is your job!

I hope our public reject the fast option, there is the same amount of work in both and the retailers will be able to handle a slow considerate construction period if each section gets completed before opening up the next. And for goodness sake, get a contractor who won’t take half of his staff and machinery away each time he gets another job. D Russell, Tauranga City.

Tauranga City does deserve democracy Should Tauranga’s democracy be restored?

Former Mayor Stuart Crosby has recently responded to the Labour Government’s strong criticism of his and others’ recent leadership of Tauranga City Council while Tenby Powell has called on the Government not to restore Tauranga’s democracy. Clearly Powell and the Government believe that Tauranga voters are too foolish to deserve democracy.

Perhaps they have a point: after all in the last election ratepayers voted in a Mayor who was unsuited to the job. However, democracy is messy and electors are entitled to make mistakes.

And in fairness to electors, Powell did claim he had strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

And what has the confiscation of our democracy given us: four commissioners, who, doing the Government’s bidding, disregarded the will of people of Tauranga as measured through “consultation” and instituted steep rate rises at the worst possible time, causing much hardship.

Now they promise to do the same.

So I reject Powell’s view that Tauranga ratepayers don’t deserve democracy and I endorse Bill Capamagian’s view that democracy should be restored ASAP! R.Rimmer, Welcome Bay.

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Living here, Bay of Plenty residents know just how much fun is to be had in our region – on the land and in the sea – just like 11-year-old Joutre Te Huia enjoying the beautiful saltwater of our harbour hugging The Strand on this week’s cover.

But have you really holidayed here?

Have you really spent a decent chunk of time immersing yourself in the sights, sounds, experiences and locations – free of life’s daily demands – like visitors do when they come to the Bay? Tourism Bay of Plenty reckons there really is no place like home – and the coastal Bay of Plenty is so vast and diverse, there’s always something new and exciting to discover in our own backyard.

Unique and interesting

“We’ve got unique heritage sites, interesting cycle trails, and more waterfalls and thermal hot pools than you

can shake a stick at,” says TBOP head of destination marketing Loretta Crawford.

“There’s also a whole range of innovative hospitality venues and suppliers you can stop at along the way.”

Loretta offers a few must-do’s for deeply exploring your own backyard.

Watch a beautiful canyon come alive with twinkling lights during an evening Waimarino Glow Worm Kayak Tour.

Enjoy something to eat and drink as the sun sets, before paddling across Lake McLaren near the falls. Enjoy the birdsong and peaceful forest surrounds of this magical experience.

Unbelievable views

Discover unbelievable views of the Bay on a scenic helicopter flight, an open cockpit flight or glider flight.

Or for the ultimate adrenaline rush, go skydiving and take in breathtaking views of Mount Maunganui and our golden beaches as far as the eye can see.

Did you know wildlife tours in the Bay have been rated by international visitors

as right up there with the best? Dolphin Seafaris, Orca Wild Adventures and Bay Explorer are the experts in locating pods of wild dolphins – you might also spot orca, humpback or pilot whales, little blue penguins, fur seals and more!

Make the most of your day with a kayak, stand-up paddleboard or snorkel, or tick ‘swim with dolphins’ off your bucket list.

Plentiful produce

And don’t forget to taste plenty.

The BOP is renowned for its plentiful produce and seafood. Local establishments take full advantage of fresh ingredients and there’s no shortage of world class dining options to enjoy while you’re on holiday.

From undulating coastal and urban cycle trails, to adrenalin-pumping forest mountain bike trails – our region has an ever-expanding network of epic places to ride.

Plan your backyard holiday at: www.bayofplentynz.com/locals

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The end of February, when the schools are back and the weather is usually hot and settled, is the perfect opportunity to travel the Pacific Coast Highway through the East Cape.

This very scenic route has a stunning vista around every bend, and offers a great mix of Māori culture and European colonial heritage. We took our dog, which influenced our choice of campsites.

On day one we left the Waikato at midday for Hawke’s Bay and a night at Waimārama Beach, 30-minutes south of Havelock North. This small rural, coastal settlement has a beautiful beach, and Waimārama Camping Ground reminds you of how holidays used to be - sun, sand, sea and peace.

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dependent and needs careful planning, so taking a guided tour is a safer plan.

The area is famous for wineries, so make sure you schedule in a couple of stops! Napier is also full of iconic art deco buildings and is worth exploring.

We drove 195km and spent the night at Māhia Holiday Park, arriving late in the afternoon. If you want to see more on the way, I’d recommend breaking that drive in the middle.

The approach to Māhia is along State Highway 2, the Pacific Coast Highway, and it’s hard not to stop at every new beach view. Māhia peninsula is a very picturesque area, and we wished we’d had more time. ...continued

Must-do activities

Driving north on day two opened up a whole list of must-do activities. The majestic Te Mata Peak, a geological playground with walks, tracks, caves and fossils, is just outside Hastings. Around halfway up there is room for larger vehicles to park and turn, and you can walk the last few hundred metres.

Out on the coast, Cape Kidnappers is home to a huge gannet colony on towering, stratified cliffs - a sight to behold and photographer’s dream.

The beach walk from the village of Clifton to Cape Kidnappers is a 19km round trip, is tide

The view from Te Mata Peak, Hastings.

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The magical sunrise at Anaura Bay. continued...

After a soul-filling sunrise walk on Māhia Beach, we had another long, 157km drive ahead of us, taking State Highway 2 to Gisborne and State Highway 35 to Anaura Bay. Captain Cook landed at Poverty Bay, Gisborne in 1769, forever changing the course of New Zealand history. Kaitī Hill in the Titirangi Domain is an ancestral site of the Ngāti Oneone hāpu, and has 360degree views of the town.

If you are a fan of New Zealand movies, State Highway 35 passes by the turn for Whangara - the settlement made famous by the movie ‘Whale Rider’.

Next up is Tolaga Bay, with its 660-metre historic wharf completed in 1929 to unload supplies for the coastal settlements and to ship out maize, livestock, dairy products and wool from the area.

Closed to shipping in 1967, the wharf still stands and is a pleasant walk. It’s also popular with fishermen. For those wanting a longer walk, the 5.8km Cook’s Cove Walkway requires reasonable fitness, but the views and scenery are worth it. Take your togs and have a halftime swim at Cook’s Cove.

Anaura Bay was everything that we’d hoped for after seeing photos

The Anglican Church of Raukokore.

beforehand. The drive in down the hill is a bit hairy, but certainly doable in a 7.4 metre motorhome.

We stayed at the tranquil, pretty much deserted Anaura Bay Motor Camp for two nights.

Our powered site was next to the beach and we just relaxed after all of our driving, with no cellphone coverage but wifi available if we went and sat by the camp office.

Blessed by hot, sunny weather, we swam, walked, snoozed, ate and enjoyed two magical sunrises.

Refreshed, we tackled the 258km coasthugging drive around the Raukumara Forest to Tirohanga, taking all day and rolling into Tirohanga Beach Motor Camp at dusk.

A change in scenery

Art deco buildings in Napier.

Tokomaru Bay has a 365-metre historic wharf and semi-derelict buildings related to the former New Zealand Shipping Company.

The population is predominantly Māori, with the area being a stronghold for the Ngāti Porou iwi and full of their history.

The scenery changes to rugged hills, native bush and rocky coastlines as you pass from the Gisborne region to the Bay of Plenty.

The area around Waihau Bay will be familiar to movie buffs as Taika Waititi’s ‘Boy’ was filmed there. You too can practise your Michael Jackson moves outside the Waihau Store and drive over the bridge where Boy and his brother called each other eggs. An unexpected find on this drive was the charming Anglican Church of Raukokore, built in 1894 and now listed as a category one historic place by Heritage New Zealand.

Our last day was an easy drive to Ōhope Beach Top 10 Holiday Park. The familiar seascape, proximity of fish and chips and an exploration of Whakatāne was a gentle re-introduction to everyday reality after the breathtaking isolation of the East Cape.

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Home & A new season of beauty Starting on March 16, local business Garden Plants will be having a stock-wide sale where all products will range from 20 to 50 per cent off.

Garden Plants is run by a motherdaughter team of Sandra Walker and Carlie Turner, who come from a long line of home gardeners.

Carlie says their sale aligns with the perfect time to get your perennials in for a spectacular spring/summer display.

“It’s early enough that we still have plenty of growing time left but with the added advantage of cooler temperatures, and more rain allowing plants to get established before winter, means big beautiful plants come springtime.”

Carlie’s training in horticulture adds to their commitment of not only growing hardy healthy plants that thrive in Tauranga’s climate, but also growing a selection of not-often-seen and nostalgic plants.

Garden Plants’ sale will run for four days ending March 19, so get in quick to secure your favourite plants.

Garden Plants nursery.

Photo: John Borren.

Prepare your home’s isolation kit Are you ready to isolate at home if you or someone in your whānau gets sick with Covid-19?

Isolation kit items could range from nasal sprays, throat lozenges and handwash to knitting projects and jigsaw puzzles. Photo: John Borren.

Preparing for Covid-19 is essential to not only keep your family and friends safe, but to make isolation at home a more manageable time for everyone.

A Toi Te Ora spokesperson says being ready is about people, conversations, connections and knowing what to do.

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“Being ready for getting Covid-19 will mean your whānau and community can help each other if needed.

“People are encouraged to support their community, including whānau, friends, neighbours and workmates, to make their plans to get ready.”

The Covid-19 website illustrates some key things to have prepared for your isolation period. These items range from common flu medications to ways to pass the time.

Firstly, make a list of whānau information — include everyone’s names, ages, NHI numbers, any medical conditions and medication they normally take or medical supplies each person will need.

“Include emergency contact information like your doctor, after-hours, and any support agencies.

“People should also find activities to pass the time. What might help stop boredom if you are isolating at home?

“Put together a hygiene kit that includes tissues, soap, sanitiser, masks, cleaning products, gloves and rubbish bags. Try to have separate bags for tissues before putting them in your main rubbish bags.

“If you have contracted Covid-19 it is also important to have items that can help with symptoms such as ibuprofen and/or paracetamol, drinks and other medications that help with cold and flu-like symptoms.

“These can range from lemon tea with honey to cough syrup, nasal spray, throat lozenges and vapour rubs.”

The ‘Be prepared for Covid-19’ page on the Unite Against Covid-19 website also has a template to help with developing an isolation plan.

The template covers everything from being prepared to managing your mental health during isolation and financial support packages.

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Sow now to enjoy a splash of colour in spring!

After the heat and dryness of summer, gardeners will be looking forward to the change into autumn.

Garden centres will be tempting us with packets of bulbs – dry, papery little knobs hiding vibrant blooms to brighten our spring gardens.

Try planting say six or seven daffodils of the same variety in a plastic pot with some good potting mix, dig a hole in the garden and sink the whole lot to just below the soil level.

In spring you will have an eyecatching splash of colour and when the flowers have finished,

lift the pot, tuck it around the back of the shed to die down naturally then re-plant garden with spring annuals.

Now onwards is a good time to divide clumps of perennials that may be looking a bit tatty after a hot, dry summer.

A few that come to mind are catmint, diascias, verbenas and summer-flowering campanulas.

Before replanting healthy outside pieces, dig some sheep

pellets and compost into the soil and they will form good clumps before winter.

One of the best perennials in my garden this year has been a begonia, covered in clusters of pink flowers and shiny green leaves that seem to attract no bugs.

Dragon wings appear to grow just as well in sun or shade and are very easy from cuttings.

March 17 is Saint Patrick’s Day and the traditional time to plant sweet peas for a late winter/early spring display.

Soak the seeds overnight and plant against some suitable support. They do best in rich

soil; so dig in lots of compost and sheep pellets along with a dressing of dolomite and enjoy the colours and perfume later in the year.

Fall in new homes consented in January The actual number of new homes consented in January 2022 was down 6.3 per cent from January 2021, according to Statistics NZ. “There were 2833 new homes consented in January 2022, down 6.3 per cent from 3025 in January 2021,” says Stats NZ construction statistics manager Michael Heslop.

“The January 2021 figure was the highest on record for a January month, and despite the comparative fall, the 2022 figure is still the second highest for a January month in the 57-year time series.”

“We typically see fewer building consents issued in January than other months, partly due to public holidays and annual leave,” says Michael.

The seasonally adjusted number of new homes consented in January 2022 fell 9.2 per cent compared with December 2021. This follows seasonally adjusted rises of 0.4 per cent in both December and November 2021.

The seasonally adjusted number of new standalone houses consented fell 0.4 per cent in January 2022, following a 0.4 per cent rise in December 2021.

The number of homes consented each month can vary substantially due to timing of large multihome projects, such as townhouses and apartment buildings, says Michael.

There were 48,707 new homes consented in the year ended January 2022, up 22 per cent compared with 39,881 in the year ended January 2021.

The latest annual figure is down slightly from 48,899 new homes consented in the year ended December 2021. The earlier year ended January 2021 included the Covid-19 alert level 4 lockdown period in lateMarch and April 2020, which disrupted consent issuance across many territorial authorities.

Three regions consented record numbers of new homes in the year ended January 2022, with 5135 in Waikato up 26 per cent compared with the year ended January 2021; in Canterbury 7817 equated to being up 34 per cent; and 2367 in Otago is up 21 per cent.

These figures are the highest number of new homes consented for any 12-month period since March 1991 when the series began.

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A dynamically brilliant diesel Basically brilliant. There is no other way to describe the all-new Kia Sportage LX diesel AWD. Whether you want something to drive around town or take on a long journey around the countryside, I would highly recommend this SUV. It has the features we have come to expect in new vehicles these days and more.

If you’re like me with a new electronic device, I’ll try all the features in the first week and then find out that I really only use 50 per cent of them. This SUV will save you a week.

It has all the cool stuff you’d want, including cruise control, lane assist and voice control.

All the stuff that most of us actually use.

The exterior is striking, with its sharp features, boomerang lights and piano black grill.

Its increased size, length and width will also please you.

For a mid-sized SUV, it can easily handle any family getaway. Which is what many of us look forward to after a long week at work.

The new model also rides slightly higher than the older one, but it’s still no rock hopper and more likely destined for the ski field runs, than the true outback adventure.

The interior is well laid out, offering an 8inch touchscreen with intuitive controls.

The five seats with cloth trim offer good support, and the leg and head room in the back is ample.

The LX Sportage runs on 235/65 R17 tyres, combined with suspension that is neither hard nor soft; I found the ride to be very comfortable and would be happy to spend several hours behind the wheel, and feel relaxed at the end.

Photos: John Borren.

A six-speaker stereo, cup holders in the front and rear, along with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, are just some of the features packed into this model.

Powered by a 2L diesel, it produces 137kw and 416Nm giving you the impressive torque diesels are renowned for.

The eight-speed transmission does a great job of getting you up to speed quickly and assists in generating excellent fuel economy.

Safety also abounds with items including Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Keep Assist and many many more.

There’s a lot to like about this new Sportage, with features and looks that will please, and a price that won’t break the bank.

Head to Kia at Tauranga Motor Company, 100 Hewletts Rd, Mount Maunganui, to get yourself a test drive in one of these beauties. Letitia Atkinson

SPECS: Car: LX Diesel Engine: 2.0L Diesel AWD Power: 137kW/ 416Nm torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic/All Wheel Drive Price: $46,990 +ORC w

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

Shooting the depth of feeling “Great photography is about depth of feeling, not depth of field.”

That’s something Australian photographer Peter Adams said; and it is undeniably very wise and very true.

I saw it offered as advice to potential music snappers, those ambitious souls brave or foolhardy enough to throw themselves into the world of gig photography. It reminded me of another famous photography quote, from one of the Magnum stable: “Don’t shoot what it looks like. Shoot what it feels like”. More words to live by if you’re a camera person. Inspiring. But there’s one thing that those quotes have in common, apart from the fact that they are both rousing and clearly accurate. It’s that, from a practical point of view, if you are actually intending to go out and shoot a gig, they are completely useless.

Because gig photography is hard. Really hard. I’ve known many regular people with cameras, who took very good photographs of just about anything – buildings, faces, animals, rally cars – but who were finally broken when they tackled gig photography.

It’s just a perfect storm of technical problems: lighting that may be too low one minute and too high the next, or even both at the same time; subjects who are ignoring you and in Colin Lunt. continual motion; and, more than likely, no convenient place to shoot from. And often correcting for any one of these difficulties causes other problems – how best should one shoot fast-moving subjects from a distance with low light? It’s not easy.

Gig photography

I mention this because of an exhibition coming up at The People’s Gallery – Toi Ka Rere – in the Historic Village. Gig Photography, which previews at 5.30pm on March 18 and runs until April 3,

is a look at the Tauranga music scene through the lenses of nine Tauranga photographers.

There’re a wide variety of settings: there are shows at the Jam Factory, mainstream events such as the Jazz Festival and the alternative likes of Woodcock; there are rehearsal shots and even some posed pictures as well as a few from out-of-town shows.

The idea for the exhibition began with an enquiry from Gary Harvey, veteran musician on the Auckland scene, known from Gary Harvey and The Night Owls and other working bands.

He relocated to Tauranga last year and has recently been working with members of Brilleaux at Welcome Bay’s Colourfield Studio.

Gary is also a photographer, interested in showing his work. He talked to the good folk at The Incubator and there Simone Anderson suggested involving more photographers and creating a group show. Gig Photography was born, with the other artists being John Baxter, Nicola Baxter, Jamie Coxon, Colin Lunt, Nick Newman, Paul Edwards, Nic Clegg, and Chris O’Donnell.

Phoning it in

Gary says his interest in photography started when he was a kid, but it was totally changed by the Gary Harvey and arrival of the iPhone. “I The Night Owls. was now able to make and edit my own videos, posters and more, all instantly in this little machine which for someone who likes to do everything yesterday is creative heaven.”

How did he approach the exhibition pictures?

“Like most photography it takes a lot of pics to get one that is good enough to use. I then edit them and turn them into what I consider to be pieces of art. It’s kinda like painting with pictures – I have a vision that lurks in my twisted mind which I try to bring to life as I’ve done with these gig pics.”

Meanwhile veteran local photographer Colin Lunt, once a regular presence at gigs here, has moved the other way and is now living in Auckland, where, without planning it, his photography work has taken off. He’s even been winning awards. Most recently he has started

a state-of-the-art online business restoring photographs, which looks fascinating and can be found at: clc-photographic.com/photorestoration.html Colin is sorry to be missing the

Fantastic Fletcher

exhibition but says: “I’ve been doing some successful bird photography (those awards I mentioned - WW) and I’m off up north for a sea trip to go out to photograph sea birds.

“That’s retirement!”

This handsome boy’s name is Fletcher. He was very shy when he first came to RRR and he liked to be outside.

But now he’s a sweetheart who loves to be near someone and touch someone. He is toilet trained and always finds his way outside. He’s still practising the doggie door.

He was quick to learn his name. He loves the beach. He has great recall and manners while you’re out and about. He plays well with other dogs, especially his foster brother Cruz. He very rarely barks; he’s more of a cautious observer. He will be your wonderful companion.

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Peta Mathias to entertain Tauranga New Zealand’s own Peta Mathias is making her way to the Bay of Plenty this month for two special events that are sure to be absolutely fabulous.

With everybody feeling “a little bit over it all” these events are just the ticket to cheer you up.

Combine food, fashion and singing at one of these lovely events. The respected and prolific New Zealand chef, author, entertainer and broadcaster will be centre stage at ‘Wear Your Best Frock’ Happy Hour on Friday, March 25, then at the ‘Fashionista Luncheon’ on Saturday, March 26.

March 25 will be an entertaining celebration of sustainable fashion, buying well and finding your style in the 21st Century.

Drinks and nibbles will be provided at the beautiful venue of The Tauranga Club. Tickets for this event are $85 per person.

There’s a surprise prize draw too.

On March 26 attendees will enjoy a delicious light lunch, dessert and bubbles at CBK craft bar and kitchen as Peta gives an exciting commentary of some of the fabulous fashions from the book, modelled by two gorgeous models.

And don’t forget the singing too.

There will also be a chance to win your personally autographed copy of ‘Shed couture: A passion for fashion’ written by Peta.

Tickets for this event are $165 per person.

Food ambassador Kathrin Chappel says this will be her first Lavish Foods event staged in Tauranga.

“I figured if you’re going to do it, you have to go big and have somebody who’s absolutely fabulous like Peta.”

Peta Mathias is coming to Tauranga this month.

The Weekend Sun has two tickets from each event to give away for two lucky readers who can tell us who the New Zealand icon is that will be hosting the events.

Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competition section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, March 15.

Celebrating farmers markets Throughout New Zealand, member markets of the Farmers Market New Zealand organisation will celebrate what it means to be an authentic farmers market during National Farmers Market Week, taking place from March 12-20.

Farmers Market has had since 2005.

In addition to being a centre for commerce, this weekly market also acts as a community hub, where people gather regularly with friends and family.

The school grounds, with established trees and playground, offer space during these Covid times for social distancing while relaxing.

During the Currently there past year, our are around 50 farmers’ market stallholders community selling a wide has showcased variety of food resilience in our items from rapidly changing seasonal vegetables world. The and fruit, bakery Tauranga Farmers delights, freerange Photo: Petra Market will celebrate on eggs, fresh and cured Photographics.

Saturday, March 19. meats, honey, jams, jellies, There will be giveaways, spot preserves, cheeses, dairy products, prizes and a children’s competition nuts, oils, seafood, plants, and fresh to draw their favourite stallholder. cut flowers – expressing the diversity Artwork will be on display we have in our region. from 10am.

Local food producers, supporting The Tauranga Farmers’ Market local communities. began in 2003. Located in the Direct from local producers to you grounds of the Tauranga Primary to support the local economy – that’s School, it operates year-round, rain, what the Tauranga Farmers Market hail or shine. Supporting the school is! Come celebrate National Farmers and the students is a community Market Week with stallholders Saturday, March 19. connection that the Tauranga

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Kicking it into open day

Creative Bay of Plenty seeks new trustees

The largest football club in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region is holding their 2022 open day this weekend.

Sam Doran for CBOP’s Chorus Cabinet Art Project.

Creative Bay of Plenty Charitable Trust is committed to ensuring that diverse perspectives are represented in our community. They are seeking up to three new trustees who will bring fresh thinking to the value, impact and influence that arts and culture have in the Western Bay. CBOP’s Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the strategic and financial planning of the trust and the delivery of contracted services to Tauranga City Council, Western Bay of Plenty District Council and the Ministry of Culture and Heritage.

An enthusiastic board with strong professional networks and complementary skills, they are working with a small and passionate team who are dedicated to serving as the region’s umbrella organisation and leading advocate for arts, culture,

and heritage, providing connections, capability building, resources (funding, information, and technical support), and promotion of creative events and opportunities. If you are passionate about helping local arts and cultural activities to thrive in our region, then they want to hear from you.

They are especially interested in candidates who whakapapa to our local iwi, those living in the Western Bay of Plenty, and those who represent the region’s youth voice. For the latter, they are particularly interested in hearing from candidates under 30 who want to start or develop a governance career in a supportive environment.

The positions have a modest remuneration and are for an initial appointment term of three years.

Meetings are currently held at 5.30pm on the third Thursday of each month with some additional representative and committee work required outside of meetings.

Applications close 5pm on April 19, 2022. For more information and an application form, visit: www.creativebop.org.nz

On Sunday, March 13, Otumoetai Football Club is inviting players from eight to 13 years old to show off their skills and get back into the magic of football.

Otumoetai football development officer Jack Boland says anyone is welcome – no matter their abilities or experience.

“On the day we’re going to have a whole lot of different fields set up and they’ll be able to just come along, sign in and play some games.

“It’s going to be a game-based day where the kids can get back into the swing of things, play some football and have a kick around.

“In the past we have called this our football trials, but NZ Football is steering away from the word ‘trials’ because a lot of kids feel like the pressure is on them to do well.

“So, we’re not having a trial day this year, it’s an open day.”

Jack is looking forward to seeing what’s out there this year because he’s recently moved up from Southland.

“I haven’t seen too much of the football up here yet so it will be good to see.”

For a fun-filled day of football, head to Matua’s Ferguson Park. The day will run from 9am-1pm.

Grade 8/9/10 is 9am-10am, girls’ U8/U10/U13 is 10.30am-11.30am and grade 11/12/13 is 12pm-1pm.

Registrations for this year’s football season have also opened, so head to the Otumoetai Football Club website to check it out.

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Art in the Park Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Tauranga Society of Artists Association Croquet Sat, Mon & Wed at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9.15 for 9.30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Jacqui 574 9232

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Bay Singles Social Group Join a bunch of over 50’s young singles. Weekend dinners, potlucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762, Andrea 021 133 0313 Beth-El Messianic Family Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), his disciples and early believers.

Everyone welcome. Otumoetai Primary 10am, or Facebook Live 11am. Joel 02 176 8043 info@bethel.org.nz Common Threat Good honest rock and roll from How tolocal solve a mature band with a strong 90s nostalgic feel.

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Saturdays 1.30pm. Tues & Thurs 9am.

Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

Petanque Tauranga BOP Association Club days Sat,

Tues & Thurs. Tawa Street, Mt Maunganui. French game played with Kiwi flair, boules available. Ph John 022 075 4251 for playing times Quakers Warm welcome to share your spiritual journey with group of friendly people. Tea, coffee, thoughtful conversation, silence and companionship.

10am-12noon. Cnr Cameron and Elizabeth. Ph 543 3101 Taijiquan and Qigong Sat & Weds 9am free Taiji / Qigong group. Kulim Park on beach opposite new playground.

All welcome. Ph Petro 021 751 665

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Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet Every Sunday 9am-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet.nz Golf Croquet Sun, Tues & Thurs at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 8.30 for 9am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph Nev 575 5121

Miniatures Club Tauranga

Making it small. Meetings 2nd Sunday each month [FebNov] 10am-4pm. Arts and Crafts Centre, 177 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga. Jan 07 542 0998 Papamoa Lions Club Market 2nd & 4th Sunday. Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699 Quakers Warm welcome to share your spiritual journey with group of friendly people. Tea, coffee, thoughtful conversation, silence and companionship.

10am-12noon. Cnr Cameron and Elizabeth. Ph 543 3101

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sun & Thurs 1.30-4pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Radio Controlled Yachts for

fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 Sunday Social Cycle Group We are a new casual group that has an organised ride together on the last Sunday of each month. Info: Fiona taurangasocialriders@ yahoo.com Tauranga Country Music Club Meets on the 2nd Sunday of the month at the Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. from 1-4pm. Visitors welcome. Vaccine pass required Tibetan Buddhist Teachings “How we can practice Bodhicitta” 10-11.30am followed by refreshments. 25 Junction Road, Te Puna. Everyone welcome!

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Monday 14 March

Active Seniors Exercise Mon & Thurs strength and balance for seniors.

City Church, Otumoetai 9.30 for intermediate exercise and 11am for low impact. All levels of fitness. Ph Diana 021 047 6155 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am Tauranga Central Baptist Church. cnr 13ave/Cameron Rd. All Welcome. Ph 0800 229 6754 Badminton Club Aquinas College

Tauranga Badminton Club. Mon & Weds, 7-9pm at Aquinas College Events Centre. Seniors & year 11 upwards, Casual players welcome, $8pp. Ph/ txt Noel 027 622 9797 www.sporty/ taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Body+Soul 50+ Fitness Exercise for better health, strength and balance. First class free. All classes start at 9.15am. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall. Tuesdays Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. Wednesdays Bethlehem Hall. Dianne 027 431 4326 Cherrywood Probus Every 2nd Monday of month 10am at Tauranga Citizens Club, 13th Ave Come along for fun fellowship & friendship. Visitors welcome. Ph Pam 578 3757 Chess Mount Maunganui Mt Maunganui RSA Chess Club, Maunganui Rd. Mondays (excl. public holidays) 7pm onwards.

The RSA requires Vaccine Passes. Info: search “Western BOP Chess” online

Citizens Advice Bureau Tauranga

Free confidential impartial information & advice. Don’t know? Ask Us! Mon-Fri Ph 07 578 1592 email tauranga@cab. org.nz 9am-4pm *no face to face at the moment*

Dutch Friendly Support Network

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

Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968 Greerton Garden Club Greerton Garden Club meets 2nd Monday each month at St. James Church Hall, Pooles Rd, Greerton at 1pm. Visitors welcome.

Ph 07 562 8855

Harmony-A-Plenty Barbershop Singers Do you like singing? Come and

have fun with us. 7pm every Monday Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat’s Road. Supper. Errol 07 543 4138 Indoor Bowls Otumoetai Join us for an enjoyable evening of social bowls.

We meet Monday’s 7.15pm at Matua Primary School Hall Clivedene St entrance. Ph Karen 07 570443

Keep On Your Feet Omokoroa 11am-12pm, Settlers Hall, 334 Omokoroa Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome. Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617 Mt Maunganui Indoor Bowls Join us for Indoor Bowls at Mount RSA on Mon & Thurs 6.45pm start. Bring $3 and Vaccine Pass. Alice 02 106 4233 / Joy 027 308 7271 Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls Meet at Settler’s Hall. 1pm for 1.30 play. All equipment provided. Please wear smooth soled shoes. Max 25 players. Ph Ruth 07 571 1564

Pickleball Try pickleball - it’s fun! We meet at the Mount Sports Centre 9.15am-12.15pm. $5. Bats, balls, refreshments provided.

Tauranga Bird Club Interested in keeping birds? Club Nights held at Matua Hall, Levers Rd from 7.30pm on the 2nd Monday of the month - come along! Bob 027 478 6282 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Monday 9.30am also 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Learn new skills, knitting, crochet, spinning, dyeing, weaving & felting. 177 Elizabeth Street Tauranga. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191 Tauranga Table Tennis Mon & Thurs 7.30-9.30pm at Memorial Hall QEYC. New players welcome. Info TableTennisTauranga.com Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

Mon & Thurs 500 Cards 14 Norris Street (behind PaknSave) 12.45 pm $3, refreshments. Must be fully vaccinated.

Come join us Carol 022 639 2411

Te Puke 500 Cards Mondays 7pm

start. 4 Queen Street, Te Puke. Cost $4.

New players & visitors welcome. Ph Mike 027 495 5284 or Lou 07 573 8184

Te Puke Community Patrol Meet on a Monday over tea & coffee to share information. Info: Ph 027 430 6383 or email tepuke@cpnz.org.nz

Tuesday 15 March

500 Cards Tues & Thurs Mount Community Hall, 345 Maunganui Road. All ages.

All welcome. Fun and friendly group.

Margaret 027 658 6848 Active Seniors Greerton Intermediate exercise for seniors. A fun strength and balance class to music. Greerton Hall at 10am. Vaccine Pass mandatory. $6.

Phone Diana 021 047 6155

Alcoholics Anonymous Closed

meeting 7.30 St George`s Anglican Church. 1 Church St Pyes Pa. All Wecome Ph 0800 229 6757

Altrusa Womens Service Group

Womens Service Group meet every 2nd Tues evening for business meeting and even 4th Tues for programme evening.

Sandra 027 483 8454 altrusa.org.nz

Body+Soul 50+ Fitness

Great music, fun, meet new friends. Exercise for better health, strength and balance.

First class free. Tuesdays 9.15am at Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. Ph Dianne 027 431 4326

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10-11.45pm Tuesdays at Presbyterian Church Hall. Varied program, morning tea. Aimed at seniors. All welcome. $5/ person or $5/couple. Make new friends.

Ph 544 0951 Fitness Fun And Coffee Cardio, weights, floorwork, dance, have fun, feel better, make friends. 9.30-10.30am at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Info Gloria 021 139 2448

Horizons Suicide Bereavement Support Guided conversation about

grief after suicide. 6-7.30pm in Greerton.

Free and open to 18+. RSVP to amy@ griefsupport.org.nz or 578 4480. www.griefsupport.org.nz Israeli Dancing Beginners class, 6.307.30pm at Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd. All ages welcome, circle & line dances. Ph Maria, 022 165 2114 Keep On Your Feet Katikati 10.3011.30am, Catholic Church Hall, 89 Beach Rd. Strength & balance classes for older adults. All levels of fitness welcome.

Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617 Kidz Need Dadz BOP Dads Support Group from 7pm at 538 Fraser Street, Greerton. Help with parenting, relationship separation, assistance with legal advice and mentoring. All dads welcome Let’s Learn Something New An A-Z of clubs, courses & classes for 2022. Find an activity, join & do it! All ages. www.letslearn.nz or Ph 07 544 9557 Merge Group Social Connections If you’re new residents in Tauranga, come and meet friendly people, at Cornerstone, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month from 5pm. Info: Karen merge.tauranga@gmail. com

Mount Morning Badminton

9.30am-12pm. Mt Sports Stadium, Blake Park. Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome. $5 per day. Ph Margaret 575 9792 Mount Runners and Walkers Fun and friendly running and walking club for adults of diverse fitness levels. Meet Tues & Fri at May St, Scout Hall 9.2510.30am. www.mtrunnersandwalkers. co.nz Mount Runners and Walkers Fun and friendly running and walking club for adults of diverse fitness levels. Meet Tues & Fri at May St Scout Hall 9.20am. www.mtrunnersandwalkers.co.nz

Omokoroa Beach Indoor Bowling

Meet at Settler’s Hall at 6.30pm for 7pm play. All equipment provided. Please wear smooth soled shoes. Max 25 players. Ph Ruth 07 571 1564

Oriana Singers Community Choir

7pm on Tuesdays at St Andrews Church Hall, Dee Street, Mt Maunganui. All voices welcome, espeically tenors and bases. Ken Street 027 476 7404 Otumoetai Walking Group Meet at 9am at Kulim Park. Ph Danny 576 6480

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise St. Mary’s Church Hall Cnr Girven & Marlin 9-10.30am. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics, recovery from accident or illness. Also strength, coordination and balance.

Jennifer 571 1411 Scrabble Come exercise your brain with words and strategy for the win! Tga Citz Club, Tuesday 9.20am weekly. All welcome, any level. Ph 578 3606

TaiChi TCIANZ Beginner Classes

Tuesdays Te Puke Memorial Hall 9.30am Te Puna Memorial Hall 1pm.

Wednesdays 9.30am St Georges Church Hall, Gate Pa. Thursdays 9.30am Te Puna Memorial Hall. $5

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly gettogether, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448 Tauranga Model Railway Club Club meets at Clubrooms upstairs Tuesday 9.30am & Thursday 7.30pm corner of Mirrielees & Cross roads, Sulphur Point.

Ph Mike Oldfield 02 193 9233 Yoga For All Welcome Bay Community Centre, 6-7.30pm. Traditional, relaxing yoga class. Beginners welcome. $15 for one or $110 for nine classes. Bring a mat.

Info: Bhajan 07 929 7484

Wednesday 16 March 10 Pin Bowling 1pm @ 10 Pin

Tauranga, 135 13th Avenue. Play for fun but keep the score. Very occasionally competitive. Phone Glenda 0212 578 678

Active Seniors Exercise Class

Wednesdays 9.30am at Matua Hall.

Strength and balance exercises at an intermediate level. All welcome.

Ph Diana 021 047 6155 Adults Ballet/Plus Class St Peters, Katikati 12.30pm. Exercise and dance class learn ballet french terms. Some jazzy dance and character. Ph Gaye 07 577 1753 or 027 174 8753 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting , 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month.

10.00am, Tauranga Central Baptist Church , cnr 13ave/ Cameron Rd. Ph 0800 229 6757 Age Concern Walking Group Meet at 10am Countdown Bureta Ph Renee 07 576 6699 Body+Soul 50+ Fitness Great music, fun, meet new friends. Exercise for better health, strength and balance. First class free. Wednesdays 9.15am at Bethlehem Hall. Ph Dianne 027 431 4326 Cards Cribbage 12.45pm at RSA Greerton. Friendly club. New members very welcome. Ph Jill 021 160 6143

Healing Rooms Prayer

Experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. Central Baptist Lounge, 640 Cameron Road. 1-3pm. All welcome. No charge. www.healingrooms. co.nz 021 213 8875 Indoor Bowls Weds & Fri Mount Community Hall 345 Maunganui Road.

All ages. Beginners welcome. Ph Cyril 022 639 2585 Indoor Bowls Gate Pa Greerton Community Hall. Club night 7pm.

Bring a plate for supper.Kevin 543 4044

Kaimai Ramblers Tramping Group

Waikato: Rapurapu Track to Kauri platform & return >> Climb up to Mangakawa trig walk and return. Grade Easy/Mod S/C. VaxPass. Kevin 0210 200 6306 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road.

Mixed Roll-ups 12.45-3pm Marching For Leisure A non-competitive activity for mature ladies. Fun, fitness and friendship. For Tauranga team’s practice and contact details Ph Chris Conn 027 479 1871 Pickleball Try pickleball - it’s fun! We meet at Baypark 10am-12noon. $5. Bats and balls provided. Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342 Scottish Country Dancing Mount Community Centre. 345 Maunganui Rd. 7pm General Dancing $3. Vaccine Pass required. Ph Geoffrey 544 0839 or Lynne 021 1407912 Seniors Low Impact Exercise Low impact exercise to increase balance

and strength through both seated and standing exercises. 10.40am Matua Hall $5. Vaccine passes mandatory. Ph Diana 0210 476155 Tauranga Embroiderer’s Guild Meets every Wednesday at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd 10am-2.30pm and 7-9pm.

Beginners very welcome. Ph Carol Roband 027 348 5875 or 466 0075

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Papamoa Seniors Indoor Bowls Enjoy an afternoon

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group TECT Park walkabout. Grade

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60’s Up Movement Tauranga First

Thursday of every month 10am, Tauranga Citizens Club. Meet new people, join the fun. Cost $3.

Info: 027 247 7643 Cafe Scientifique Katikati 7pm at The Arts Junction, 36 Main Rd, Katikati.

Free. Learn about remote sensing. The bird’s eye view helping crop health, productivity in orchards.

CAP Lifeskills Course Learn practical money, health & wellbeing, organisation & relationship skills in this friendly group Thursday mornings 9:30am-12pm 17 Feb-7 April. Registration required stpetershouse.co.nz/apply-for-cap-lifeskills.html or call 571 5916 Diabetes NZ Drop-In Drop in every Thursday 10am-12pm for diabetes information, education, and support for anyone living with diabetes and their families. Vaccine Pass required. 177a Fraser Street, Tauranga. 07 571 3422

Free Community Lunch Thursday

Under the Stars provides lunch every Thursday for our homeless and hungry guests. 45 Cliff Rd, near the rose garden.

Takeaway only for now, 12-1pm Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry Kickstart Toastmasters Develop your public speaking skills and confidence in a fun, supportive club environment. Meet weekly. 7am Basestation, 148 Durham St. Ph Stan 022 390 2216

LOL Laughter Wellness TePuke

Laugh your troubles away under the trees in Fairhaven Park, Boucher Ave. Thursday 10.30-11.45am.

Weather dependent. Check www. lollaughterwellness.weebly.com or Ph Trish 022 036 6768 for updates lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Missing People Adoptees Tauranga

7pm @ Lifezone Church, Oak Lane, Judea. All Adoptees welcome. Non religious, we just use their room. Tea, coffee. Ian 021 262 5032 Table Tennis Tauranga Senior social table tennis 12.45-3pm at Memorial Hall QEYC. New players welcome. Info TableTennisTauranga.com Tauranga Te Papa Probus Club for fun, friendship and fellowship. 1st Thursdays of the month. 9:30am at Daniels in the Park, Eleventh Ave. Ph Secretary Robbie 578 1051 Te Puke Bridge Club Come along and learn to play Bridge. Lessons for 10 weeks, starting Thursday 3rd March, 7--9pm. Margaret 022 300 3583 or Gloria 027 573 7568

Friday 18 March

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am Tauranga Central Baptist Church. cnr 13ave/ Cameron Rd. All Welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6754

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THE PHOENIX Sun 13th Anzacs Duo 3-6pm

THE JAM FACTORY : Sat 12th Common Threat 7-9.30pm

summer, guitar trio Diablos Caravan embark on an epic 62 date tour of NZ. $25 at The Jam Factory 07 571 3232

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Greerton Senior

Citizens Hall, Greerton. Club night, new members welcome.

Ph Keith 577 1116

of social bowls every Friday at Gordan Spratt Recreation Centre. Names in by noon, new members welcome. Ph Geoff 0210 248 0293

Pickleball Try pickleball it’s fun! We meet at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre 9-11.45am. $5. Bats, balls, refreshments provided. Bob 027 478 6282 Pickleball At Night Try

pickleball - it’s fun! We meet 7-9pm at Tauranga Boys College. $5. Bats and balls provided. Bob 027 478 6282 or Viv 021 162 3342

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters Every 1st & 3rd

Tuesday, 7pm or 2nd & 4th Friday at 10am. Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St. Phone Denise 027 291 9917

Te Puke Bowling Club

New members welcome. Loan bowls available. Friday rollup 12.45pm. Ph Te Puke Club 573 9709

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DO NOTHING out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. (Philippians 2:3)

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CVs THAT STAND OUT. A C.V. For You can help you look great on paper.

Targeted or generic cover letters also available. Samples to view on facebook www.facebook.com/ acvforyou or Ph/text 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 HANDYMAN HOME & GARDEN SERVICES tree pruning, weeding, hedges, water blasting, home maintenance, rubbish removal at affordable rates Ph Philip 027 655 4265

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

livestock

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

lost & found

FOUND KITTENS & PUPPIES various places, colours and sex. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found tabby adult male cat.

Ohauiti area. Ref: 540122

lost & found

Found grey adult male cat. Poike area. Ref: 540042 Found black adult female cat. Te Puke area. Ref: 540784 Found brown and white adult female dog. Te Puna area. Ref: 540161 Found tan and white female puppy. Te Puna area. Ref: 540970 Found fawn adult female rabbit.

Parkvale area. Ref: 540256 Found white and fawn rabbit. Pyes Pa area. Ref: 540585

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CHILD CANCER FOUNDATION has had to cancel our biggest fundraiser. Kiwi kids with cancer urgently need your support.

Please help us raise $300,000 this March. Please donate now at childcancer.org.nz

guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 027 498 1857 ZEALANDIER TOURS is offering small group day trips- to get you out and about safely with like minded people. We are offering a horse trek around Lake Okareka.

Suitable for beginners through to experienced riders. Saturday 26th March Ph 572 4118 ZEALANDIER TOURS Come check out the Auckland Sky Tower & Weta Cave -Tuesday 29th March- still have a few seats available. Ph 572 4118.

ZEALANDIER TOURS Cruising Lake Rotomahana -Thursday 31st March- still have a few seats available. Ph 572 4118.

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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.

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HELP, my family are in need of a home by early May, long term preferable. Rent payments always on time & references available. 3+ bedrooms anywhere in Tauranga.

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BRYCE DECORATING interior and exterior painting, wallpapering.

Have your powdercoated windows faded? Can be cleaned and restored like new! Plastic car bumpers faded? Can be restored too! Quality work. Showroom finish. Ph Wayne 021 162 7052 BUILDER AVAILABLE repair maintenance, decks, pergolas, fences, all housing work. Ph Roger 022 121 3356 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

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT 1991 PUBLIC NOTICE OF DECISION ON PROPOSED PLAN CHANGE 30 EARTHWORKS TO THE OPERATIVE TAURANGA CITY PLAN Pursuant to clauses 10(4)(b) and 11 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991, Tauranga City Council gives notice that on 27 January 2022 the independent Hearings Panel made its decision on Proposed Plan Change 30 to the Operative Tauranga City Plan.

The release of decisions relates to all submissions received on Proposed Plan Change 30 - Earthworks, heard by a panel of four Independent Hearings Commissioners. As a result of the release of decisions the Proposed Plan Change provisions now have legal effect.

The decision on submissions to Proposed Plan Change 30 may be inspected or obtained during office hours at the following locations from Monday 14 March 2022: • • • • • •

Customer Service Centre, He Puna Manawa (formerly the Goddards Centre), 21 Devonport Road Tauranga Central Library Greerton Library Papamoa Library Mount Maunganui Library Tauranga City Council website: www.tauranga.govt.nz/planchanges

Any person, or organisation, that made a submission or further submission on Proposed Plan Change 30 to the Tauranga City Plan may appeal the Council’s decision to the Environment Court on a matter or provision referred to in their submission. The notice of appeal should be in the form of Form 7 of the Resource Management (Forms, Fees and Procedure) Regulations 2003 and must be lodged within 30 working days of service of the Council’s decision with: The Registrar Environment Court CX10086 Auckland

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Innovative new care suites available now The latest in aged-care accommodation has come to Copper Crest, an Arvida Living Well Community in Pyes Pa, Tauranga. These specialised suites offer assisted living through to rest home, hospital or dementia care. You’ll be supported with household care in your modern, selfcontained home, even as your personal needs change.

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