The Weekend Sun - 10 June 2022

10 June 2022, Issue 1113

Grasping for gold

Meet climber Abby Gebert.

Her local team of six youth – aged from 17 to 22 – have scaled to glory in the recent Climbing New Zealand

Teams competition. Now they’re on a bigger mission to get to their first Olympics, in Paris 2024.

“That’s our impossible,” says coach Rob

Moore, who is training the team the ‘speed’ discipline of the sport, which will have its own category in the Olympics for the first time in 2024.

See what and how they are working to achieve their biggest goal yet on page 26.

Photo: John Borren.

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It isn’t chalk and cheese Please don’t tell anyone but there is half a sheet of plasterboard propped up against the wall in the garage.

a tricky area. There are few things more annoying than having to buy something, when you know you threw the same thing away 18 months earlier.

However, it’s a fine line between having too much not having it at all. If you The Weekend Sun Combined Circulation BOPand Times I’m no plasterboard snob, this isn’t have too many things stored away in case 69,062 10,162 circulation GIB®, it’s acirculation French substitute calledof NZME you might need them one day, eventually ProRoc. you can’t find anything anyway.

In the New Zealand building fraternity, Buying something you know you have that’s a bit like turning up to aCombined superyacht BOP Times, Katikati Advertiser but can’t find is more annoying than partyp:with a bottle Rosē and Te Puke Times circulation is 07 578 0030of Squealing Pig buying something you know you don’t instead of Champagne. less than HALF with only 32,138 you in total. e: ads@thesun.co.nz have because threw it away.

But this isn’t a case of chalk and cheese So, it’s rare to have half a sheet of – it’s just chalk and it’s cheaper.

Usually, I throw stuff like that away at the end of a project because over the years I’ve grown to hate clutter.

What’s the point of storing a $10 piece of plasterboard for years on end?

It never used to be like that and there was a time when I wouldn’t throw anything away. In fact, I was quite a messy teenager right up until I was 19 – the year of the cat and the Holden Gemini.

The Holden was mine, but the cat belonged to no one. It must have thought all its Christmases had come at once when it found a window open and snuck inside. It fed on KFC bones and pie crumbs before settling in for a snooze on the back seat.

When I jumped in the car, and turned on the ignition, all hell broke loose and to a casual observer, the sight of a panicked young man throwing himself out of a car door, with a demented furball bouncing off his head, would have been a fascinating and amusing way to plasterboard leaning up against a start the day. wall for months on end but these are That was the first of many lessons strange times. The issue is that I need a I learned about cleaning up as you dozen sheets of plasterboard to finish the go along. ceiling in the garage and we are in the By the time the Queen of decluttering, middle of a plasterboard crisis.

Marie Kondo, arrived on the scene I When this pandemic first started, I was was easy pickings to become a nervous about the future like everyone devoted disciple. else, but never in my worst nightmares Keeping it clean did I think it would affect my ability to But building supplies have always been renovate. A do-it-yourself attitude was the

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only thing keeping me going during the long days of Covid confinement.

Little did I know dark forces were at play. More than 90 per cent of plasterboard used in New Zealand is made by Winstone Wallboards – manufacturers of the GIB® brand – and they have been struggling to keep up with demand since the first Covid-19 lockdown of 2020.

They have a new $400 million factory in Tauriko, due to open next year, but that is not soon enough for the building industry.

It’s the toilet paper phenomenon all over again – only it’s not just builders’ cracks at stake, it’s builders’ livelihoods.

White gold

Many of those that can get their hands on this white gold are stockpiling it, further distorting the market. But that’s not the only problem.

For reasons related to the ‘leaky homes’ saga of the 1990s, builders can only use the product specified on their building consent.

So, if you say you are going to use GIB® board, then that’s what you must use – even if there is a comparable product available.

It’s great that Kiwi-made products like GIB® are so well supported but if there are comparable products available, then we should be facilitating that with some urgency, in the interests of competition.

In the meantime, I’ll stay out of the plasterboard market until things return to normal. My project isn’t urgent, I have close family in the building industry and having half a sheet of plasterboard in the garage is a bit of a status symbol.

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More demand than ever before Western Bay of Plenty foodbanks are in need of extra grocery supplies after experiencing skyrocketing demand this year.

According to Katikati Christian Foodbank public relations officer Jannine, the increase in demand has come from a number of factors.

“It’s been Covid-19, it’s been the rise in the cost of living and groceries, it’s been mortgages – and now that winter has hit, people have to heat their homes as well. It’s all adding pressure and becoming harder for people to manage.

Retired folk

“Katikati has a large number of retired folk, who sometimes come to us in need of assistance. People tend to think that retired people don’t struggle, but they certainly do. A lot of these retired folk can’t afford to eat, let alone heat their homes.”

As a result, the foodbank has seen a huge increase in requests for food parcels this year.

Jannine says in March, they saw a large increase due to people in isolation. “We delivered 133 food parcels in March, which fed a total of 491 people.

“Demand dropped off for isolation parcels but we still delivered 98 food parcels which fed a total of 259 people in April. In May, we delivered 74 food parcels which fed a total of 232 people.”

Janine says the total number of parcels delivered

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“If you have excess produce from your local gardens and trees, but don’t have the ability to deliver, please call: 07 549 0040 Tuesday to Friday, 9am to noon, as we can collect.”

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When Philip Brown started the Bayfair Underpass Alliance in 2019, the groups trying to captivate the attention of those who could bring the Bayfair underpass back were fragmented.

Philip saw the Bayfair underpass as hugely important, as there was nothing similar set to replace it. So he set out to bring the groups together, to be named under one movement.

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“The process went on for well over a year. It went on and on. We had letters going, many meetings with NZTA, and it all culminated in a large demonstration we had. There was about 1500 people on the site of where the old underpass was one Sunday afternoon making their voices heard, and that was very well supported.

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Locals debate Links Ave on SunLive podcast Four locals affected by the Links Avenue trial have spoken to SunLive about their concerns, in a podcast hosted by Brendan Horan.

The Links Avenue trial continues to anger Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa residents because of increased congestion and large fines.

The road runs parallel between Maunganui Rd and Oceanbeach Rd and the eastern end has been closed to through traffic by creating two bus lanes.

The cul-de-sac trial instigated by Tauranga City Council has seen people rack up around $1.6 million in fines for using a bus lane. The fourmonth trial was put in place after concerned residents approached council about the safety of

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‘Think like a chef ’ food-saving tips!

When a cauliflower or cabbage costs upwards of $5 each – and you’ve got mouths to feed and bills to pay – how do you make the most of food in the fridge?

Bay of Plenty residents are noticing the pinch in their pockets with living expenses on the up – as families face hard decisions on what to choose at the supermarket – so The Sun asked a Tauranga chef his tips on how to

make food go further. Enter Sugo’s chef Ian Harrison.

With 24 years’ chef experience around the world before landing in Tauranga, the Englishman who cooks Italian at his restaurant is happy to share his foodie know-how.

When visiting the grocery store, Ian recommends “thinking like a chef ”, meal planning and “buying what’s on the menu.” “Don’t think of shopping as feeding your belly – think of it as

Sugo’s Ian Harrison loves to share his expertise on making the most of meals. Photo: John Borren.

if you were going to a restaurant. [There] You’d have to weed out what you want to eat,” says Ian. “So it’s the same thing; write it down, make a plan, buy what you need for those dishes – and only for those and leave the fancy strawberries and the fancy yoghurt that aren’t on the menu off the list, because you’ve already written the menu.”

Ian’s menu method reduces risk of over-buying food “the fridge kills” that needs throwing out.

Ian also believes in the “nose to tail” philosophy and buying whole meats. He gives the example of what you can get out of buying four whole chickens for a family of four.

“You’d have eight breasts, which would technically be two lots of meals; then you can do soy chicken wings, drumsticks, a curry with the thighs; and with the chicken leftover you can

make a chicken stock and then a nice broth.

“You’re going to get more out of using a whole chicken then you are going to Pak’nSave and buying six chicken thighs.”

Ian does admit you have to pay a little bit more to start with – however “that’s the thing – you have to pay more to save more”.

In these cold months, Ian says families will also benefit from having a basic ‘yummy soup’ recipe to fuel you. Ian’s wife Krystal Harrison’s favourite thing is to rustle up a ‘lazy soup’, which is a “wholesome” while also being a “one pot wonder”.

“This type of fulfilling soup will easily feed a family of four and will cost you a few vegetables and a bit of chicken. It’s yummy and takes threefour hours to make.” See Krystal’s recipe on page 7.

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Krystal’s one pot ‘lazy’ chicken and bacon hock soup Ingredients:

8 chicken thighs, bone-in 1 ham hock or bacon hock (uncooked) You can substitute beef bones or go without. If not using bones, use a good stock base.

2L chicken stock If you have homemade top up with water and chicken stock cubes. Enough liquid to cover the meat.

Base to soup:

Cooking oil 3-4 celery stalks, rough dice 3-4 carrots, rough dice 3-4 medium sized onions, rough dice 1-2 leeks, rough slice 6-8 cloves of roughly chopped garlic 2 bay leaf 1/2 cinnamon quill 4 whole cloves 4 sprigs thyme Salt and pepper to season 1-2 medium Agria potatoes - rough cubes 1-2 medium red kumara rough cubes 1 King Soup mix 1 can creamed corn

Method:

Get a big pot with a lid, enough for about 10 litres. Put over low heat.

Cover base of pot with about four tablespoons of oil, and heat up. Add base to soup mix: onions, celery, carrots, garlic, leeks and cook for about 10-15 minutes. They should not change colour but rather sweat down to bring out the flavours.

Keep stirring often to prevent sticking; onions

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The mixture should reduce to half in size.

Add bay leaves, cinnamon and thyme. Do not salt yet as ham/bacon will add saltiness. Add whole bacon/ham hock/beef bones, including fat and skin. Cover all meat with the stock and cook on medium heat for about 45 minutes-one hour or until the meat falls off the bone. Keep the lid on.

If it starts to boil, reduce the heat.

Remove cinnamon and cloves if smelling too aromatic. The aromats are optional.

Once meat starts to fall off the bone, remove bone, skin and fat. If you don’t like fat let the soup cool for five-10 minutes and scrape fat off the top.

Pick meat off the bone and re-add to the pot.

Turn heat down to low, or remove from heat while doing this.

Add chicken thighs; these will take 20-30 minutes. Return to medium/high heat. Once chicken is falling off the bones you can remove the bones. Put pot back onto the heat. I keep the bones in, however some people remove them.

Depending on how much liquid is left you can add more stock or water; then add potatoes, kumara and King Soup mix. Cook for 20 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Potatoes and kumara add starch and thicken the broth. Season with salt to your preference. Add creamed corn, really just for flavour and thickening.

I usually whack this on during a Sunday afternoon. It smells great. It’s loaded with vegetables and meat and freezes down well for twothree months. This pot will make 5-6 litres of soup – or about 12-plus serves.

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Takitimu Drive walkway closures

Tauranga Model Aircraft Club president Dave Mariott with some of the items up for grabs at the annual auction, on this Sunday, June 12.

The Takitimu Drive/State Highway 2 pedestrian walkway will close weekdays this month while work takes place to renew its surface.

Photo: John Borren.

Auction to take flight The Tauranga Model Aircraft Club’s annual auction of model aircrafts is getting ready to take flight.

The auction, which is typically held in June and raises funds for the club, is being hosted on Sunday, June 12, at the Classic Flyers Aviation Museum at 9 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui.

The event is bringing people from across the country to look at bidding on gliders, scale models, aerobatic aircrafts, learner aircrafts, and even stateof-the-art gas turbine remote control aircrafts in a number of auctions on the day.

“It’s hard to put up a catalogue before the auction,” says club president Dave Marriott.

“People come from across the country to participate. It’s a bit of a lucky dip as to what gets put up for auction.”

Dave says the model aircrafts can range from $20 for a training model, to $10,000 for a remotecontrolled model jet.

“There’s always a big variety. We have a table of different parts such as transmitters, engines, tanks and all of the things that go

Work began yesterday, June 9 and, according to Tauranga City Council, is expected to be completed by the end of this month.

The walkway will be closed Monday to Friday and will reopen for weekends. A detour

will be in place from the overpass near Hamilton St, along the other side of the motorway, to the overpass near Eighth Avenue.

Both overpasses have stairway access. TCC asks that people please only use overpasses to safely cross the motorway.

“We apologise for any inconvenience for walkway users, cyclists and those with limited mobility, and appreciate your patience while we get this work done.”

with model aircrafts. We also have some fixed sales going on, so not everything that is sold will be an auction.

“People tend to think that there’s only auctions, but we have standard sales too.”

Dave says the venue is a big attraction for people attending. “Classic Flyers and the model aircraft flyers, we understand each other well,” Dave laughs.

“There’s a big open space in their hanger for all of the aircrafts, and there’s amazing exhibits to look at.

“Each room in the museum has several scale aircrafts on display too, that’s because at a lot of the auctions Classic Flyers will buy a model aircraft to put on display in one of their rooms.”

Dave says his club’s model flying site is located at TECT Park, and is open to the public if they would like to drop in. “People can come and see what we’re up to. Club day is every Sunday that has suitable weather.”

For more information on the Tauranga Model Aircraft Club, visit: www.taurangamodelfly.org For auction details, call Dave on 021 909 407 or email: taurangamodelfly@gmail.com Taylor Rice

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Carving the future of whakairo With a lack of whakairo facilities in Tauranga, The Incubator Creative Hub has decided to open their own hub to further support Toi Maori in our community.

The whakairo hub was blessed and named ‘Te Whare Toi O Te Moana’ last Thursday, as a part of The Incubator’s Matariki celebrations launching this month.

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“This is an important initiative as there are currently no other venues offering this type of facility in Tauranga, and I believe there is a need and a desire for many of our locals and visitors to participate in and get up close and personal with Toi Whakairo where the mana is often diminished both culturally and financially through lack of understanding and value,” says Marama Mateparae, who is director of support and project development at The Incubator.

Marama says The Incubator recently applied for funding for a whakairo hub through Creative NZ but were disappointed to miss out. “Even without knowing where we are getting the funds from we have decided to launch the hub with the aim to find funds over the next year,” says Marama.

She adds: “Tauranga Moana is home to many esteemed Whakairo artists, many of whom have already expressed an interest in using this facility to run wānanga or as a place they could mentor students.”

Further afield

Marama says that there are whakairo courses through local schools such as Tauranga Boys’ College and Te Wharekura o Mauao but little access outside of these.

“I’m often contacted by ex-students of mine who are wanting to practise and learn more whakairo but there isn’t anywhere else in Tauranga they

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Jo’el is happy about the development of a whakairo hub and says it will be a space “where the public is able to view carvers working, to be able to interact with them, see the tools and processes that are used in this artform, to learn the history and stories of local iwi that are told through the carvings, and to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of this artform and Māori culture”.

Breath and growth

The hub space is also local whakairo artist Whare Thompson’s studio and is where he created his piece ‘Hā’ which is on display as a part of The Incubator’s Matariki exhibitions.

Experimenting with recycled wood, Whare says the piece was carved into a dining table top using a water jet cutter.

Whare also installed led lighting into his carving to backlight it with different colours to give unique meanings to his work.

‘Hā’ means breath and Whare says: “[The design] creates a single face and that single face is representational of two people coming together and greeting each other; and that whole process is the exchange of breath with the hongi”.

“From that breath of life comes growth, hence the kowhaiwhai design that sits behind the figure.”

Whare says it’s the connection between breath and growth which ties his work to Matariki.

The whakairo exhibition runs from June 3July 10 at The Incubator Gallery as a part of The Incubator Creative Hub’s Matariki celebrations.

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WHY VOTE FOR ANDREW? Irresponsible spending.

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Andrew will lobby the local government minister to sack the commissioners and reintroduce democratic council elections in October 2022. He will then ensure that each project endures a proper cost/benefit analysis and, if approved, is project-managed professionally to provide on budget delivery.

Lack of democracy.

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Uncontrolled expansion.

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Big dreams are making a big splash Imagine having one dream.

One dream that is on your mind every day and has been on your mind every day since you were six years old.

For Zyleika Pratt-Smith, formerly of Tauranga, that dream is the Olympics.

At 18, she’s heading in the right direction after qualifying for four events for the Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships, aka the Junior Pan PACs. The long-course swimming event features high-level 18-andunder swimmers from around the Pacific and with selections

underway, Zyleika could be heading to Hawaii this August 24-27. The swimmer didn’t just wake up with a 200m individual medley time of 2.17.59, but started her swimming journey when in primary school.

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“I started swimming lessons when I was really young, coached by my nana Fiona – if it wasn’t for her I wouldn’t be where I am right now.

“I first did synchronised swimming when I was seven years old and would do little competitions at school, which I would do really well in.

“I wasn’t registered with a club until I was 11 where I started swimming with Papamoa Swimming Club.”

Zyleika then moved to Mount Maunganui Swim Club from age 13-17 before making the move three months ago to further her career in Auckland.

Describing herself as a “natural in the water”, Zyleika competes in the individual medley, backstroke and breaststroke.

“I’m swimming full-time now and training nine times a week while also doing online school because I can’t go to school during training times and then well.” Zyleika admits it’s hard not I’m also working part-time as having the normal teen life but believes she’s on the right track.

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“I’m not doing what a lot of other 18-year-olds are doing but I have heaps of time to do that in my life.

“Sometimes I feel like I want to be normal, but I also want to be different. I just want to chase my dreams.”

Zyleika says without her support system, she wouldn’t be where she is today.

“I come from a family that’s not that wealthy and sometimes it can get hard but I definitely have a good support system.

Zyleika PrattSmith, 18, competes in the individual medley, breaststroke and backstroke.

“My mum is my main supporter, she wouldn’t make me go to training and so I’d do it myself because I was that committed.

“She didn’t push me and so I pushed myself.

“Also my nana... she’s guided me through all my years of swimming.”

When asked about her medal count for 2022, Zyleika says as she’s grown older, medals have become less important.

“I have received a fair amount throughout the years but I’ve also realised it’s not about how many medals you win or have. I think it’s about your own personal growth and how you have grown as an athlete.”

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KiwiSaver contributions ‘still up for grabs’ With 20 days remaining until the June 30 deadline for New Zealanders to be eligible for an annual government KiwiSaver contribution, ASB says potentially hundreds of thousands of people could miss out on receiving the full benefit.

Every year the Government tops up eligible members’ accounts with 50c for every $1 they have contributed to KiwiSaver, up to $521.43.

ASB’s data shows almost 53 per cent of its members who meet the Government’s age and joining criteria have contributed at least $1042.86 for the year and are on track to receive the maximum government contribution by June 30.

The remaining 47 per cent however, are not currently on track to make

the most of the benefit.

ASB head of KiwiSaver distribution Hamish Davidson says every year New Zealanders are collectively missing out on hundreds of millions of dollars by not taking advantage of government contributions.

“Over the long run, an additional $521 a year can generate significant savings. For a New Zealander working from age 18 to 65, receiving the maximum free government contribution each year could add almost $25,000 extra to their retirement fund.”

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Let’s send less to landfill We’re updating our plan and bylaw for managing and reducing waste in our city, and we want to know what you think.

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Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2022 www.tauranga.govt.nz/waste-bylaw

An overview of the kind of waste issues we’re dealing with in our city, our vision, goals and objectives, and our action plan to achieve them. It outlines how we will manage our city’s commercial and household waste to 2028.

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We welcome feedback until 5pm, 7 July.

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Friday 10 June 2022

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Walk – don’t run!

One step at a time, Ken Carrick has brought a new version of football to the BOP that is designed for more mature players. Photo: John Borren.

Walking football, a slower-paced version of the popular sport designed for mature players, has made its debut in the Bay of Plenty.

It’s free to join and walks – not runs – at 6pm every Friday at Moreland Fox Park.

Ken Carrick, the man behind bringing the sport to the region, realises that for senior people the world of team sport can seem overwhelming.

This is why Ken has brought a growing variation of the sport to the region. “It’s designed for people who are of a more mature age, who don’t have the lung capacity or the legs to get around a normal football field,” says Ken. Although Ken says the sport is suitable for those aged 50-plus, it is open to everyone. “It’s really for anyone who is recovering from injury or wants to come along. It’s open to men and women.

“It’s five-a-side, a small game, and has minimum risk for injury with no tackling.”

Ken’s hope is to get more people involved in the sport and provide a social atmosphere for those who are looking for alternative ways to exercise.

“We want all the people in the community to enjoy football. This version is great for people who may be feeling a bit isolated, or for those who don’t particularly like jogging or going to the gym.”

Ken says that the sport provides many benefits for those who give it a go. “It’s exercise without busting your lungs, it’s social, and it helps with coordination and balance.

Ken says one man, who is recovering from a back injury, is enjoying the sport as a way of keeping active while recovering. “There’s no-contact, you don’t want to get knocked over and break a hip.”

Ken is keen to get more people involved in walking football. He suggests there’s a “misconception that it’s a bit of a walk in the park, and you definitely still get a sweat on”.

“So come have a game, a cup of coffee and a biscuit afterwards, meet some new people or catch up with some old friends.

“If it’s not for you, you don’t have to come back – but if you like it, bring along a friend!”

For more information or to join walking football, visit: bluerovers.co.nz/walking-football-tauranga

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Taking action on supermarkets We’ve just announced more support to ease the pressure on households here in the Waiariki, with further action to make sure Kiwis are paying a fair price at the supermarket checkout.

I know people are fed up with paying a premium for just the basics, while supermarkets earn $1 million a day in excess profits.

We’re calling on supermarkets to open up wholesale access for their competitors, at a fair price – or the Government will do it for them through law.

Opening up wholesale access will make it easier for new competitors to enter the grocery market, and ensure fairer prices for Kiwis.

We’re appointing the Commerce Commission as an interim ‘grocery watchdog’, to review

the grocery sector and keep supermarkets honest. We’re also introducing a mandatory code of conduct and compulsory unit pricing on grocery products, to make it easier for consumers to compare prices.

Together, these changes will help to fix our

supermarket sector and ensure fairer prices at the checkout.

Taking action on supermarkets is just one of the ways we’re helping to reduce financial pressures. We’ve recently rolled out a new ‘cost of living package’, extended the fuel tax cut and reduced road-user charges, boosted superannuation and main benefits, and restarted the Winter Energy Payment as part of our work to ease the pressure on Kiwis.

This time of global uncertainty will pass, but it’s important that we do what we can right now to support families here through this tough period.

Gangs are everywhere: time to get tough!

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Tightening the screws on crime They’re tiny, but almost 100 per cent effective against thieves. Tauranga South Community Patrol’s initiative to get tamper-resistant screws onto vehicles in the Bay is hoped to thwart the thieves targeting licence plates.

“There’s been a huge spate of licence plate thefts,” says patrol leader Maureen Kathan. “They’re used by the criminals who are doing petrol station driveoffs. The incidents of those are increasing as the price of petrol rises. There are numerous petrol station drive-offs every week all over Tauranga.”

The stolen plates are also used in ram raids so the vehicle used in such an act cannot be traced

by CCTV footage.

to attach the screw front and back. The screw has a special head so you need a certain set of screwdrivers to remove it.

“The idea is that thieves don’t bother carrying multiple tools with them so won’t get the plate off easily. We’ve had people return with their licence

Constable Kurt Waugh and Tauranga South Community Patrol’s Maureen Kathan ahead of the Tamper Resistant Screw event.

Easy targets

“It’s prolific at the moment,” says Maureen.

“Plates are stolen from shopping centre carparks by a thief who simply bends over as if picking something up off the ground. It takes about 30 seconds for them to take off a plate and stuff it under their jumper.”

Maureen says other easy targets are cars parked outside on grass berms or in driveways overnight.

“The car owner often doesn’t even realise their plates are missing until Police knock on their door asking about a crime that’s been committed. It’s a regular thing happening daily.”

Vehicle owners are being invited to have tamper-resistant screws added to each licence plate at an event at Tauranga Crossing shopping centre’s lower carpark this Saturday.

“It’s a simple process that will take minutes

Photo: John Borren.

plate hanging half off after being targeted by thieves who couldn’t remove the plate. It’s not 100 per cent, but it will make it harder for criminals.”

Tamper-resistant screw event

The Tauranga South Community Patrol is asking for a gold coin donation in exchange for the tamper-resistant screw being attached.

“We’re using this as a fundraiser to cover costs for ongoing training and to keep our patrol on the road,” says Maureen. “We have a group of volunteers who cover a huge area and are out day and night on a regular basis. If you are community-minded and wish to make a difference, please come along.”

The Tamper Resistant Screw event is at Tauranga Crossing, The Lakes, on June 11 from 10am-2pm.

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Take me to the future: Ōtūmoetai 2050 Find out what Ōtūmoetai, Matua, Brookfield, Bellevue and Judea could look like in 2050.

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Community drop-in sessions • Monday 20 June, 4pm-7pm, Matua Bowling Club • Tuesday 21 June, 4pm-7pm, St Stephens Methodist Church, Brookfield Visit tauranga.govt.nz/otumoetai2050 and share your feedback on our plan for the future by 3 July 2022.

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Ratepayers’ pockets are not bottomless Re: ‘Getting real about Three Waters’ Labour List MP Angie Warren-Clark’s column (The Weekend Sun, May 20).

Angie Warren-Clark’s May 20 column is a master class in obfuscation.

She declares cost figures for the future water services some 29 years in the future… what?

Then pulls a “rabbit out of the hat” that under Three Waters it would be considerably cheaper. What an insult to our intelligence.

Councils do have experienced and professional people running water services. The problem is purely money and how much ratepayers can afford against the ever-increasing costs of infrastructure replacement, in some cases, pipes laid a century ago. But understandably, ratepayers’ pockets are not bottomless. The Government has stated in their philosophy that they have substantial capital for their Three Waters experiment and it makes far more sense for the Government to provide this finance for the councils to do this themselves. The council engineers know their locality and are far more competent to provide the quality and infrastructure upgrades necessary than the Government.

The bureaucracy of Three Waters is

to confiscate ratepayers’ assets and add a costly extra layer of a governmentappointed administrative Board, with Maori having a 50 per cent share of

voting. This is plainly undemocratic and the board’s composition affords no protection to council or ratepayers as to the competency of those elected.

David Hallett, Mount Maunganui.

Angie Warren-Clark replies: This reform has been in the pipeline for years, and is the result of four years of focused research, modelling and analysis from a range of international and local experts.

We’re not taking away local knowledge

here, what we are aiming to take away are 21.4 per cent of water suppliers (serving more than 100 people) not complying with New Zealand’s drinking water standards, the 3385 reported overflows from sewerage networks in 2019-2020, and the reality that more than 34,000 New Zealanders are estimated to get sick from our drinking water every year.

We have to do better, and that’s why we’re supporting the regions.

The Government has agreed with the recommendations of the Three Waters Working Group to provide for a public shareholding that makes community ownership clear; no assets will be confiscated.

Oversight from local councils ensures communities’ voices are heard.

The new publicly-owned entities will have the scale, funding flexibility, capability and operational efficiencies to finance and manage water services in a way that councils cannot. These larger entities will also be able to plan, develop and maintain the expertise and career paths of a larger and increasingly professional water sector workforce in a way that 67 individual councils cannot do.

Local govt democracy – where do candidates stand?

Re: ‘Oh, the irony of it all!’ (The Weekend Sun, June 3).

Terry Johnson makes a good point in his letter – namely that voters need to know where the Tauranga By-election candidates stand on the subject of Local Government democracy. At least we already know where Jan Tinetti stands on this subject. Most in Tauranga will remember the photograph, published in both The Weekend Sun and the daily a few months ago, showing her (along with two Labour colleagues) staring down the ratepayers of Tauranga, eager to show her support for stripping them of their local democracy. It seems ironic that she should now be inviting Tauranga’s disenfranchised ratepayers to give her their Parliamentary vote.

Robin Rimmer, Welcome Bay. Editor’s note: The question of democracy in Tauranga City was put to all candidates recently as part of Sunlive’s Election Debate.

See their answers at: www.sunlive.co.nz by clicking the ‘Election Debate’ tab.

Matariki Seed Exchange

This Saturday!

Come along to our seed exchange to share your bounty with others and gain some diversity in your garden.

We’ll also supply some seed packets to take home – with a random few containing gardening goody vouchers! – and a supply of mini-seed starter kits for children.

He Puna Manawa (21 Devonport Road) Saturday, 11 June from 9.30am – 12:30pm

Listening to the Land: An evening with Robert McGowan (Pa Ropata) Robert McGowan, QSM, is a major contributor to the revival and restoration of Rongoā Māori (traditional Māori healing) in Aotearoa. Come along and hear about his journey to knowledge and the steps that we can all take to be part of the journey to wellness for the whenua and the people.

He Puna Manawa (21 Devonport Road) Wednesday, 15 June from 6 – 7:30pm This is a free event. Please book your spot at: www.library.tauranga.govt.nz

See our full programme of events at: www.library.tauranga.govt.nz

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To The Weekend Sun team. I write on behalf of the Tauranga Bird Club to offer my sincere thanks for your excellent coverage of our annual Bird Show. Small, not for profit, local groups rely heavily on the work of a few hard working people and it is such a pleasure and delight for us to be supported by our local newspaper, The Weekend Sun. This year we had so many people from our community popping into the show that we were busy the whole time the show was open to the public.

When we asked people how they’d heard about the show an overwhelming number of people indicated they had seen signs around the town and then seen photos and an article in the local Weekend Sun! We not only had people flocking through the door in their hundreds, but had seven new members join the club, one a 14-year-old

keen to start breeding budgies and another family who’d been members of the club many years ago, keen for their moko to be a part of the fun of bird club! We want you to know that these excellent results are just not possible without the positive support of The Sun and the friendly, helpful, professional staff who really care about the activities that take place in our community!

We thank you most sincerely and so look forward to your support in 2023 when we host a very big show called the Budgerigar Society Patronage Show in Tauranga and in 2024 when we host the Topflite National Show. Both shows will be held at the racing club where there will be no issues with parking and we can welcome many more members of our local community!

Sheryl Baron, Tauranga Bird Club president.

It’s time to send them a clear, strong message!

With early voting for Tauranga By-election beginning, I urge all Tauranga residents to send a very clear message to the Government – regardless as to the way they vote. If this Government was confident in the direction that NZ is going they would have used the opportunity, of a by-election, to put up a strong challenge explaining all their policies rather than the Prime

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Minister already saying it is highly unlikely that the Labour candidate can win.

Do you support the health reforms, which will result in one part of our society having a majority say over the entire health budget? Do you support Three Waters reforms, which will take local control away from our community?

And do you support the fact

that while we are able to vote for our MP, we are not permitted to vote for our councillors for at least another two years?

It’s time to send a strong and clear message to this Government that the way they are taking us is not necessarily the way we want to go – and we can do this by getting out and voting.

Mike Baker, Bethlehem.

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Tauranga City Centre bus stops are changing from Monday 13 June The Willow Street interchange will no longer be in use. The new temporary interchange will be on Durham Street from 13 June, a five minute walk away.

There are no changes to bus timetables as a result of this move.

To see where your bus will arrive and depart from, please visit www.baybus.co.nz or call 0800 4 BAYBUS for more information.

We appreciate your patience as we do our best to make this change smoothly and apologise for any inconvenience.

The move is needed to make way for a new civic precinct in the city centre. Find out more at www.tauranga.govt.nz/civicredevelopment

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Community feedback will help to shape the future of the Ōtūmoetai Peninsula.

Peninsula plan ready for public feedback Tauranga residents are invited to check out Tauranga City Council’s draft 30-year plan to support population growth in Ōtūmoetai, Matua, Brookfield, Bellevue and Judea.

‘Take me to the future: Ōtūmoetai 2050’ collected community feedback from March to April to develop a plan that would ensure the area has enough houses, suitable ways for people to get around and spaces to support community wellbeing.

Tauranga is projected to grow by around 78,500 residents by 2063, which will require around 34,400 new homes.

Central government policy requires council to enable more housing to be built within the city’s existing footprint through greater housing density – the number of homes per hectare – and increased building heights. Future changes to Tauranga’s City Plan would enable this.

Council has identified a number of key themes and projects, which have been laid out onto interactive maps.

Commission Chair Anne Tolley says council wants to create liveable neighbourhoods that allow people to live close to places that meet their daily needs.

“And we’re looking to provide more housing choice by allowing for townhouses and apartments in

Fabulous Vinnie needs a home Vinnie is a very energetic pup!

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He knows a few commands such as ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘come’, ‘go toilet’; and ‘sleep time’.

He stays asleep all night in his crate and we let him out around 4.30am to go toilet; then he sleeps until 7am then he’s ready for breakfast.

He knows to go toilet outside; he’ll sniff at the door when he’s ready to go outside.

He adjusts super well to any environment but would thrive with a family who have an active lifestyle. Vinnie does have a nipping problem so he would be suited to a home with older children. He also chases cats out of excitement but he could be trained to stop.

Brookfield, Cherrywood, Bureta and along Ōtūmoetai Rd. “Council also seeks to create better connected neighbourhoods that are supported by the amenities people need.”

Residents can give their feedback until July 3.

Feedback will be used to refine the draft plan, which will be shared later this year.

Community drop-in sessions: Monday, June 20, 4pm-7pm,

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Mount singer can’t stop making music Even before he speaks in his gravelly baritone, country singer Brendan Dugan is often recognised around Tauranga.

“Even when I’m wearing a mask,” he says. “In fact, a young lady walked straight up to me the other day and said: ‘Hello Brendan Dugan’. It happens all the time.”

The veteran entertainer shrugs it off as part of the job and insists there’s no better place to come home to after touring with long-time singing partners, Jodi Vaughan and Gray Bartlett.

“I’m a farmer’s son so I like my peace, and the Bay has been a lovely place to live for the past 15 years.”

Brendan’s remarkable career in entertainment has spanned almost six decades, starting when he won a TV talent show in 1968 at the age of 16.

“One day I was a schoolboy, the next I was a star. I was still going to Lincoln

High School in Christchurch and the girls suddenly loved me. They used to line up just to talk to me.”

‘The Entertainers’

As Brendan’s music career took off, he teamed with entertainer Gray Bartlett. They met singer Jodi Vaughan on the final of South Pacific Television’s ‘The Entertainers’ and asked her to join their act.

“Gray and I have performed together now for about 50 years, and with Jodi for around 40. We can just walk onto stage, no rehearsal, and perform a great show.

“We’re very lucky like that or maybe it’s that at our age we can’t be bothered,” he laughs. “Even if I have a new song, they’ll jump in with harmonies.

“When I look back at my career, it’s an unbelievable feeling. You’d be lucky to do it again.” With a leap year February 29th birth date, Brendan jokes

that he’s officially only 17. “That’s the excuse I use when I’m an idiot!”

Two recent health scares, though, have made the 70-year-old think more seriously about retiring. “Believe it or not, I’ve actually tried to slow down.

“I like the quiet life and it’s good that I can lead a normal life here in the Bay.”

Never been busier

However, Brendan admits he’s never been busier. Not only is he away most weekends on tour, his new duet with Jodi, ‘I’ll Be There For You’, will be released at the end of June on Jodi’s album ‘For the Love of Country’.

The album went to number #1 in the same week 40 years after Platinum selling duet album ‘Fairweather Friends’, featuring Brendan Dugan and Jodi Vaughan, held its highest chart position.

“We’re like an old married couple. We just fit, you know,” says Brendan. “I’m proud of what we’ve done. We still pack out venues with our shows.

“There’s nothing quite like performing and even after all these years, I still get a buzz.”

Debbie Griffiths

Brendan Dugan.

Photo: John Borren.

OAKLAND LODGE VILLAGE

Open Days Sunday 12th and Wednesday 15th June from 10am-2pm Oakland Lodge Village is an open, light-filled retirement village, located in the sought-after Avenues in central Tauranga.

Our very affordable and secure one bedroom apartments are designed to accommodate both independent and assisted living.

Each modernised apartment includes a large bedroom, open plan living and dining area, laundry facilities and a full kitchen. You have the choice of either a lovely balcony view or patio access to the garden.

We offer a varied and entertaining activities schedule that includes regular visits to shopping centres, cafes and events.As well as enjoying your independence there is also a communal lounge and a well-stocked library for your enjoyment.

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Sampler Sessions 13 to 16 June 10am - 2pm each day

Toi Ohomai is offering secondary school students, local rangatahi and anyone in the community the unique opportunity to explore study and career options starting in July and 2023.

You can register to attend tailored interactive sessions in your chosen areas of interest. Come along and begin your journey in your career pathway of choice.

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Restoring broken pottery Illuminating imperfections in gold transforms broken ceramics and pottery into gaze-worthy pieces through the ancient techniques of kintsugi.

Auckland-based Ema Frost is an artist of “too many things” including painting, sculpture, illustration and ceramic art.

Gaining joy from kintsugi, she is delighted to be sharing her love of the Japanese artform through her self-led workshops here in Tauranga at the Historic Village this month.

“Kintsugi is an ancient Japanese artform where you fix broken pottery with gold,” says Ema. “There’s a really nice philosophy behind it – it’s about embracing the imperfections and not trying to hide anything.”

Ema Frost teaches the ancient techniques of kintsugi Kintsugi is believed to have come about when a in her two-hour workshops. Photo: Nathan Graves.

Japanese shogun sent a broken piece of pottery to allows pieces to be completed in one session. an expert in China and he fixed it. However, Ema “This is the most efficient contemporary way that says the results were disappointing after the breaks still gives the same results, and this is using gold were mended with staples. powder [in the resin], and then I also use gold “They ended up giving that piece to the local craftsman to come up with something better…and leaf because of the vibrancy of the gold that really makes it pop,” says Ema. that’s where kintsugi was born.”

Much of Ema’s work is influenced by Japan, which further grew from a trip to the country in 2016.

“I think in a past life I was Japanese,” says Ema with a laugh. “I love everything Japanese.”

While in Japan Ema took kintsugi workshops and carried these skills with her back to NZ, where she has been teaching the art for more than three years now.

Traditionally, kinstsugi techniques used resin from the Urishi tree, however this is extremely slowdrying and would take a month to dry, says Ema. Her workshops uses a modern resin mix, which

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Ema says you have to be “really present” during the kintsugi process and describes it as both meditative and therapeutic.

“A mother and daughter came up from Christchurch and they had some family heirloom pieces that were broken in the earthquake,” says Ema. “They’d held onto them obviously and didn’t know what to do with them and then did this process [kinstsugi] on them. They just loved it – they were able to display it again, and still show everything that it had gone through now back in

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Climbing towards the impossible Bay of Plenty may be home to the next speed climbing Olympian thanks, in part, to the community’s support in constructing a brand new inside training wall.

“We’ve never been to the Olympics yet, so just getting there is our goal. That’s our impossible,” says coach Rob Moore.

The Tauranga-based former head coach of the national sport climbing team has turned his attention to the speed discipline of the sport, and it’s already paying off.

Coach Rob Moore imparts some advice to two youth in his speed climbing team.

Photos: John Borren.

Climber Abby Gebert practising at the inside wall at the Mount.

His team of six youths – aged between 17 and 22 – were in the Bay of Plenty team that won the recent Climbing New Zealand Teams trophy.

“We’ve been placing second and third for the last seven years but this time we topped the leaderboard by a slim margin,” says Rob. “Not only do we have the only speed climbing wall in the country, but we also have great coaches.”

Rob has coached more than 25 New Zealand champions and the team also gets advice on their individual climbing style from the current female world record-holder.

“She’s based in Poland and gives feedback like: ‘Your knee on hold 6 needs to be 20mm to the left’. It’s that precise. Each climber has a different way of getting up the wall depending on their height, flexibility and power.”

In 2020, climbing was made an official Olympic sport, but it combined three events – lead climbing, bouldering and speed climbing.

Speed category

“At Paris Olympics in 2024, they’ve separated out ‘speed’ into a category of its own – so I resigned as head coach for New Zealand to focus solely on speed,” says Rob. Unlike bouldering and lead climbing,

the speed climbing course is the same for every event.

“Our international standard wall at Blake Park means we don’t need to travel overseas to get experience on the course that will be used at the Olympics [in Paris].

“We know the time we need to beat, so it makes it easy to track our progress.”

Since the nationals, the team is already faster with several athletes knocking almost a second off their record-setting times.

The fastest male reaches the top in just 7.5 seconds and the quickest female takes 10.4 seconds. The world record is just above five seconds.

Inside facility

As winter sets in, though, outside is not ideal. “When it rains, we spend a couple of hours drying off each handhold before we can even begin.

“That’s why I decided to build an inside facility,” says Rob. “I couldn’t find a building with 15m stud height, so I divided the wall into sections to train on.

“I’m blown away by the community support. Resene has given me paint, Placemakers Mount Maunganui has donated timber for framing, I got a good deal from Plyman, Profiles Gym has given equipment and flooring and I’m so grateful for the cash donations.”

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Home & Grow a welcoming winter entranceway Even in winter a few well-chosen pots planted with pansies, violas, cyclamen or small winter flowering shrubs will say ‘welcome’.

Although your entry may face south, something interesting can

be found. Pots of bulbs in flower right now give colour for a few weeks. Push the boundaries and bring spring forward a few months!

Perfume is one of the joys of the winter garden. Four plants to give your olfactory senses a boost on a cold grey day are Luculia, Daphne, Chimonanthus and a climbing lonicera.

Luculia gratissima (meaning most pleasing) is an evergreen shrub growing to about 2m with clusters of scented pink flowers. Prune after flowering for shape.

Chimonanthus praecox or ‘winter sweet’ is a deciduous shrub to about 2.5m with delightfully fragrant pale yellow flowers.

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Lonicera fragrantissima or ‘wild honeysuckle’ is a vine with honeysuckle flowers; last, but not least, Daphne odora.

There are at least 50 species of daphne but the old favourite that brings its distinctive fragrance is D.odora ‘Leucanthe’. Plant facing east with morning sun in a free-draining acid soil with plenty of humus.

Cyclamen, those much-loved pot plants, in our mild climate can be grown outdoors in a cool, shady spot. Miniature varieties will, in time, make a great groundcover under deciduous trees. Dig in compost to combat greedy tree roots.

Feed occasionally with liquid fertiliser and they’ll keep flowering for months.

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While the rest of your garden is settling down for winter, give some thought to your entranceway. How are your visitors greeted?

Gardeners from Te Puna through to Paeroa can take part in a Winter Challenge Competition coming up in July, which asks entrants to grow something that will embody the theme of ‘Picture in a frame’.

Organised by the Innovation Garden Club, president Val Helm says the challenge will run from July 2-9 – but those keen to enter may want to get thinking caps or greenfingers busy now.

“We suggest using flowers that are very strong and hardy in winter such as succulents that

multiply like perry, and dichondra which will hang down beautifully over a frame.”

As for the ‘frame’ part of the competition, Val says again entrants can use their imagination or recycling knowhow to create something spectacular out of almost anything.

“The framework could be old, recycled timber – and the older, the better – we even prefer it to have lichen on it.”

Val says participants can also use some ornaments in their display. Prizes have been donated for the competition by Kings Seeds and Mitre 10. First prize is $300, second prize $150.

Entry forms for the competition are available at the visitor information centre in Katikati or at the Waihi Beach RSA. The Innovation Garden Club is a monthly meet-up where those interested can get together with likeminded gardeners to connect, create, participate in activities and even find solutions or inspiration for any garden projects that the community may be struggling with.

The Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at 1.30pm at Waihi Beach RSA. To learn more about the club, visit: www.waihibeachinfo.co.nz/ places/the-innovation-garden-club

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Hanging up the secateurs

Wendy and Mike Riordan with some of their young plants.

After nearly two decades growing plants for commercial operators, Wendy and Mike Riordan are selling Forevergreen Seedlings at Te Puna.

It’s a bittersweet decision for the couple but comes with plenty of pride of what they’ve been able to contribute in their 19 years at the Loop Rd business.

“There’s a lot of satisfaction that comes from feeding back into the environment,” says Wendy. “Some plants we grow used to be quite rare, so to see them now in plentiful supply and to be re-introducing species to areas feels great.”

Wendy and Mike moved to Te Puna from Auckland to escape corporate life. Wendy gave up her teaching job and Mike had worked in forestry.

Plant science nerd

“Mike’s a bit of a nerd when it comes to plant science, so he’s been able to put that to good use at the nursery. His knowledge has helped us mitigate the effects

of climate change and reduce water usage,” says Wendy.

“For me, it’s been a steep learning curve. I had a lot of latin plant names to remember.”

Their seven-acre property has changed considerably under their care with a re-jigged work area and new growing sheds.

“Innovation is my passion,” says Mike. “We’ve added a mister in the cuttings house that has lessened our need for chemicals, developed a programme to reduce mould and fungus; and a lighthouse kickstarts the seedlings by speeding up germination.”

Native seedlings

Native seedlings are their core business with kiwifruit and hedging added over the years.

The surrounding bush remains, and Wendy admits that’s something she’ll miss.

“We intend to stay in the area. We love Te Puna. We’ll look for something smaller, though, that will allow us a more ‘lock and leave’ lifestyle.

“This job is the best in the world most days; no commute, outside in the sunshine.”

“Simply working with plants is what I’ll miss,” says Mike.

“And our fantastic staff.

“Seeing good product go out is really satisfying.

“All our phytosanitary processes that we’ve put in place have reduced the losses that we used to incur – the trays are raised above the ground and iodine is used to clean the mats between plants.

“We’re Kiwifruit Vine Healthcertified because our processes meet their standards.”

Like any job on the land, though, there are downsides.

“When a truck pulls in to pick up a load on a dark, cold night, yeah – that’s when you start thinking about the other things we could be doing,” says Wendy.

“We see our friends travelling and think we’re still young enough to enjoy life, so why not do it? Of course, there’s regret involved in selling. The rose-coloured glasses always go on as you’re walking out the door, but the business is doing well and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so it’s a good time to go.”

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Kiwis embracing spontaneous travel New research has revealed New Zealanders are more spontaneous than ever, with data showing Kiwis are increasingly inclined to leave holiday bookings later and travel on a whim.

The research from Jetstar found that 41 per cent of New Zealanders are booking flights closer to their travel date than pre-pandemic, while the number of Kiwis booking flights within a month of travel has more than doubled.

“After more than two years of living through a pandemic, there is a real sense that people are ready to resume living – driving them to embrace spontaneity, seek adventure and new experiences, and travel with little notice,” says leading clinical psychologist Jacqui Maguire.

“Spontaneity reflects choices that are made with less inhibition and more emotion, which may feel high risk for some people as they push against their comfort zone

best country to explore and almost half (47 per cent) saying domestic travel feels less complicated than international travel.

“Our human need for certainty and preference to avoid risk has likely contributed to our desire to see more of New Zealand.

“Domestic travel ticks a lot of boxes – adventure, human connection, and experiencing natural beauty, so it is understandable that so many would prioritise seeing New Zealand,” says Jacqui.

Destinations on price

but can provide opportunities for unexpected joy, connection, wonder and learning. Practising spontaneity can support people to be more flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances – skillsets that support enhanced mental wellbeing.”

Drop everything

More than a third (38 per cent) of New Zealanders say they have left for a trip with less than two weeks’ notice in the past year, and 57 per cent say they would drop everything and head off on a trip immediately if they were given free flights.

The research also found the majority (80 per cent) of New Zealanders are more likely to travel domestically, with 36 per cent of those people saying it is because they think New Zealand is the

“Basing destination decisions on price is an understandable choice as it means people can spend more time away visiting friends or family, exploring somewhere new, or getting a much-needed holiday.

“Booking closer to the date of departure also gives us more clarity over available funds and how much we can afford to spend on travel.”

Data from Jetstar bookings reinforces the survey findings, with one in four domestic flights booked between January and March this year made within five days of travel.

Domestic travellers are also more likely to stay at their destination longer, with a decrease in the number of people booking short stays and an increase in holidays of between four to seven days.

The most popular destination for Jetstar customers is Queenstown, however, more than half (53 per cent) of New Zealanders say they make decisions about the destination of their trip based on the price of flights.

Kiwis encouraged to ‘winter at home’ this year Despite borders opening for overseas travel, new research shows that around two-thirds of New Zealanders intend to take a domestic holiday in the next 12 months.

The research also shows that winter is our second favourite season to holiday during. “The ‘Winter, So Hot Right Now’ activity encourages those who may not traditionally think of travelling within New Zealand over winter,” says Tourism New Zealand general manager New Zealand and business events Bjoern Spreitzer.

“New Zealanders have been travelling domestically for two years now – this winter we will be competing with demand for short and long-haul international holiday destinations that are warmer than our winter.”

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Most of the trail will leave you wanting more. The tour also includes light refreshments from The Cider Factorie at the end.

Te Ara Tourism has a fleet of e-bikes from ElectrifyNZ, making the ride comfortable and hassle-free.

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There’s plenty to enjoy at the Cider Factorie in Te Puna.

Te Puna’s award-winning The Cider Factorie has literally been crushing it in the Bay since 2012.

Their rural location is conveniently located very close to Ōmokoroa’s 19km coastal cycle trail, making it the perfect place to quench your thirst and have lunch while cycling through the countryside.

Enjoy a tasting paddle of four different ciders –

their classic apple cider is hard to beat but mojito cider and kiwi feijoa are also favourites. Their Perfect Pear cider took out the Champion Cider award at last year’s New Zealand Fruit & Cider Awards – and is a must-try!

If you fancy a pedal and a brew, Te Ara Tourism’s Te Awanui Trail has you covered.

Beautiful harbour views at the start of the cycle trail is paired with an educational and entertaining recount of the history of tangata whenua.

Thrilling new attraction at SkyCity At 186 metres above street level, Auckland’s most thrilling multi-sensory attraction has arrived at SkyCity Auckland inside the iconic Sky Tower.

Launching this week the ‘SkySlide’ is state-of-the-art technology that takes riders on an adrenaline-fuelled 360 degree virtual reality tour of the city’s skyline via a glass slide.

With virtual speeds of up to 100km/hr, those brave enough to jump on will feel like they are immersed in a giant glass slide that will weave in and outside of the Sky Tower above the bustling city and Waitematā Harbour. The bespoke motion platform mimics the virtual twists and turns of a slide to create a truly exhilarating experience for

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“We’re really excited to be opening such an adrenaline pumping attraction at the Sky Tower.

“There is nothing like this in Auckland or even New Zealand,” says SkyCity’s chief operating officer Callum Mallett.

“The Sky Tower is a much-loved New Zealand icon, and now Kiwis can use virtual reality to fully immerse themselves in an experience that would have previously only been available in their imagination.”

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It’s not long now till Matariki and, being the first time we’ve celebrated it as a holiday and – more specifically – the first time the jazz festival has taken place at this time of year, no one really knows quite what to expect.

A lot, you must assume, will hinge on the weather. Not for the events per se, since nearly all of them are happening inside, but for the vibe.

Rotorua used to run its blues festival at Queen’s Birthday weekend and it was always a bit tricky. If it wasn’t raining it was seriously bloody cold.

Mind you Rotorua gets like that in winter; it’s a bit colder than here.

Tauranga can be rather lovely on a crisp winter day, so fingers crossed...

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And if the thought of formal concerts isn’t for you then things start happening out and about on the day of the new holiday, Friday, June 24, when the Mount celebrates a collection of the country’s finest jazz musicians, kicking off at 9.30am.

Those at Ali Harper. the Mount will no doubt also celebrate that finally The Strand. The someone has difference from found some recent festivals is use for that that the music will debacle on the be happening inside main street that various venues around Chris Williamson of some once imagined the CBD, as opposed to on ‘Ella & Joe’. might become a green space. stages in the street.

Yes, the concrete eyesore that used to I’m not sure of all the places which have be a carpark and now has the grandiose been confirmed. The Cornerstone at name Te Papa O Ngā Manu Porotakataka one end, and CBK Kitchen at the other will actually be a very good size to host are certainly involved and there’ll be 16 jazz and will of course be available to use venues in all I understand, bigger ones since it isn’t good for anything else. for bigger bands, smaller ones for duos Assuming fine weather music will run and trios. Bands will play an hour in through till 5pm. each spot and rotate around town And, since I mentioned that slightly during the weekend. cumbersome name, I can’t help but Another innovation this year is the cast my mind back a few years to when addition of the ‘Jazz Cafe and VIP Bar’, council decided to change the name, in at The Tauranga Club in Devonport Downtown Tauranga, of Red Square.

Towers. I’ve no idea who these ‘VIPs’ are That worked out well. I wonder but this will be the ‘after-hours’ venue, how much they spent on consultants running from 9pm on the Friday, June, that time?

24 and Saturday, June 25, promising a house band and jamming festival Downtown musicians. Nice idea, as after-hours jam Anyway, on Saturday, June 25 and sessions can be a highlight of festivals.

Sunday, June 26, Red Square will be Tickets are $25 and, I imagine, will be hosting music. So will Wharf St and very limited.

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Creative workshops for stroke survivors Two local artists are working together to bring their passion for art and their professional knowledge to help stroke survivors find a new creative outlet, create meaningful connections and define themselves outside of their stroke.

Artist and community stroke advisor Lily Ivana Beardsell and artist and occupational therapist Maree Parkin have joined forces, gained funding from the Creative Communities Scheme, and are now ready to run a pilot series of creative workshops for stroke survivors.

“You don’t have to have a background in art or be creative, it’s about having a willingness to give it a shot and maybe get a bit messy,” they say.

The six-week programme will take place every Friday from July 1 to August 5 from 1.30pm-3.30pm at an accessible venue in Greerton.

As the workshops are largely funded, the six-week sessions only cost $60. Maree says it’s not a

Lily Ivana Beardsell and Maree Parkin.

Hop to the Flemish rabbit show The New Zealand Flemish Giant Club is bringing their passion for rabbits to the Bay of Plenty, with the NZ Flemish Giant Club All Breeds Show taking place this Saturday, June 11 at 10am.

Located at Greerton Hall, 1263 Cameron Rd, Tauranga, club secretary Dylan van Schooten says the show is open to anyone who wishes to come and see their wonderful companions.

“It’s open to everyone, with a gold coin

donation for the public who wish to attend,” says Dylan.

He adds the rabbit show will start at 10am, after a short beginner rabbit handling workshop.

“We usually finish at approximately 3pm, but we suggest arriving earlier to be sure.”

Dylan encourages people to come along to see the Flemish Giants in all their glory.

“Our group

was founded on the desire to build and share knowledge, and to collaborate to ensure the survival of the much-loved Flemish Giant.

“We are strongly focused on rabbit welfare, working to educate and work alongside breeders and pet owners alike to support the best care for our furry friends.”

For more information on the NZ Flemish Giant Club, or the All Breeds show the club , visit their Facebook page: ‘Flemish Giant Rabbit Breeders and Fanciers in New Zealand’.

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“stroke rehab session, the focus is on an adventure in creativity” and participants are welcome to bring a support person with them. Lily says no two strokes are the same and the workshops are designed to cater to most people impacted by stroke.

Around 9500 individuals have a stroke in New Zealand each year – or one every 55 minutes – it can impact people all of ages, ethnicities and backgrounds, says Lily, who with Maree, is excited to be connecting with stroke survivors through art.

“It’s not about the final product,” says Lily, “the workshops are about the process of creating”.

For more information or to chat to Lily, email: coromandel@stroke.org.nz

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Saturday 11 June

Bay Singles Social Group Join a bunch

A Course In Miracles Study this life

transforming course for free in your home. Full support given. Txt/Ph 0210 274 2502

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting 10am, Wesley Methodist Church, 100 3rd Ave, Tauranga. All welcome.

Ph 0800 229 6754 Art in the Park Original art for sale.

Weather permitting. 9am - 4pm.

Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui.

Tauranga Society of Artists Association Croquet Sat, Mon & Weds at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9.15am for 9.30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph.Jacqui 07 574 9232

Badminton Club Aquinas College

Tauranga Badminton Club, Monday’s 7-9pm. Aquinas College Events Centre PyesPa. Seniors & Year 11 upwards.

Casual players welcome. $10pp. Club racquets available. Ph/text Noel: 027 622 9797

of over 50’s young singles. Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings.

Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762, Andrea 021 133 0313 Beth-El Messianic Family Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), his disciples and early believers.

All welcome Otumoetai Primary 10am or FaceBook Live 11am. Joel 021 768 043 info@bethel.org.nz

Book Reading Discussion Group

‘Love as a way of life’ by Gary Chapman.

Practical ways for authentic Love to change your life. Zoom meeting. Book purchase unnecessary. Txt 0210 274 2502 Greerton Hall Market 8am-12pm Last Saturday of each month. Stalls inside/outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments at kitchen. Ph/txt for site. Tricia 07 543 1487/ 027 908 2952, www facebook.com/greertonhallmarket Indoor Bowls Tauranga Senior Citizen’s Club Hall 14 Norris St. 12.30pm Sat Tues & Weds. $3 refreshments. Must be fully vaccinated. Come join us. Carol 022 639 2411

Ipu Weaving Workshop Weave

your own ipu with base and lid. Aroha & Sandra 11am-1pm at The Artery. $65, all materials and tools will be provided.

To book visit www. theincubator.co.nz/ the-artery

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd

12.45-3pm

Katikati’s Moggies Market War

Memorial Hall, Main Road 9am to 12pm Come and check out this long standing community market.

Come and join us this Saturday. Info: moggiesmarket21@ gmail.com

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Tues 6.30-8pm Weds 2.30-4pm Sat 9am-10am. Located behind the Christian Centre, Henry Rd, Katikati

Rawena Maori Bread Workshop

Learn to make rwena bread with Karin Egan, step by step, beginning with the mixture/bug. 1.303.30pm at The Artery. $10. To book visit www.theincubator. co.nz/the-artery

Mount Maunganui RSA The Trail

Benders, exciting new

NZ based country band with an authentic country sound. Members $20 - Guests $25 18 June, Show 7.30pm Mount Music Club Country music, every 2nd Saturday of the month, 1-4pm.

Senior Citizens Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd, Mt, Maunganui. Good band. Ph Dick 027 493 8458 Omanu Petanque Find out more about recreational petanque or competitive petanque Weds & Sun1pm Bayfair Reserve, Russley Dr. New players and visitors welcome. Chris 022 639 3489 Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult tennis.

Start 1.30pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & 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 Ray 027 7563565 for playing times St Stephen’s Jigsaw Library Every Saturday 10am-12noon Hire a variety of 500 puzzles, of 100 to 2000 pieces.

Please wear masks and bring Vaccine Pass. Located behind church at Highmore Terrace, Brookfield Taijiquan and Qigong 9am Sat &Wed free Taiji and Qigong group. Kulim park on beach by big rock. All welcome. Ph Petro 021 751 665

Tauranga Farmers Market

7.45am-12noon at Tauranga Primary School cnr Cameron Road & 5th Avenue. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the Producers. Support local Tauranga Fuchsia Group Meet last Saturday of the month February to November at Art & Craft Centre, Elizabeth St West 1pm. Learn to care for fuchsia plants Tauranga Social Dance Sequence dancing 7-10pm Wesley Church Hall 100. 13th Ave this Saturday 11th June Phone Jan 576 3455 Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710

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Accordion Music Group 19th June Welcome Bay Hall, 1-4pm, $4.00, every 3rd Sunday of the month, players and visitors all welcome. Come join us. Joy 0272 853 093 Croquet Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd. 12.45 for 1pm start. Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633 Exploring Democracy Join Sue Grey in an open mic conversation on the state of democracy, politics and media in NZ today. Historic Village Hall, 3-5pm Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Every Sunday 9am-1pm rain or shine! Te Papa o Nga Manu Porotakataka (Phoenix Park). www.mountmainstreet.nz Golf Croquets Sun, Tues & Thurs at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 8.30am for 9.30am start. New players & visitors welcome. Ph. Nev 07 575 5121

Katikati Tramping Club An easy 4 hour walk around the Otanewainuku Reserve.

Ph Ian 07 863 7927 Music Group Sunday Sessions Play an instrument? Love to sing?

Come along, join in! 1st/3rd Sunday monthly. Arataki Community Centre. 4.305.30pm, $15. To book: 0274 751 023 / rahimc@email.com Papamoa Country Music Club 4th Sunday of the month. Good band. Sports Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. 1-4.30pm. Ph Dick 027 493 8458 Maori History Walks Papamoa Hills - learn the stories of Maori settlement along the BOP coastline. See details and booking here: www.traveled.co.nz/ upcoming-experiences Miniatures Club Tauranga “Making it Small” Meetings 2nd Sunday each month (Feb-Nov) 10am-4pm. Arts and Crafts Centre, 177 Elizabeth St, Tauranga.

Contact Jan 07 542 0998 Painting with Whenua Kkwai / Painting with Whenua at The Incubator.

Tutor: Rhian Smith. Subsidised workshop: Sunday 12th 3pm5pm, $10. Full price workshop: Saturday 25th 3pm-5pm, $55.

To book visit www.theincubator.co.nz/ the-artery 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 Tauranga All welcome to join. Mostly silent meeting for worship and reflection, followed by sharing and discussion. 10am cnr Elizabeth and Cameron Roads Phone 543 3101 Radio Controlled Model Yachts Sun & Thurs 1-3.30pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Radio Controlled Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419 St Enochs Presbyterian Church

9.30am 134 Sixteenth Avenue, Tauranga.

Everyone welcome. God honouring, Christ following, Holy Spirit led Ph 578 3040 Taizé @ St. Georges Join us for a contemplative service based on the style and music of the Taizé Community -7pm, 1 Church Street, Gate Pa. https:// www.stgeorgesgatepa.com/

Monday 13 June

Active Senior Exercise Classes Mon & Thurs. Strength and balance exercise.

Have fun getting fit to great music.

Intermediate level 9:30am. Low-impact class 10.45am. City Church Hall, Otumoetai. Ph Diana 021 047 6155 500 Cards 12.30pm Mon & Thurs. 14 Norris St, Tauranga. $3 refreshments.

Vaccine Pass. required. Come join us.

Ph Carol 022 639 2411 Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am, Wesley Methodist Church, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga. All welcome, Ph 0800 229 6757 Badminton Club Aquinas College

Tauranga Badminton Club. Mon & Weds, 7-9pm at Aquinas College Events Centre. Seniors & year 11 upwards, Casual players welcome, $10pp. Ph/ txt Noel 027 622 9797 www.sporty/ taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

Chess Mount Maunganui Mt

Maunganui RSA Chess Club, Maunganui Rd. Mondays (excl. public holidays) 7pm onwards.

Info: search “Western BOP Chess” online

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 ESOL Free ESOL and Christian ConversationClasses,Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd. 9.30-11.30.

Every Monday except school holidays Free First Dance Class Celeste Dance teaches @ Arataki Community Centre every Monday during the term. Starts at 3.30pm. Pop in for a first class free! dancer.amanda@gmail.com 021 0841 0697 for info

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

Pickleball In The Morning

9.15am-12.15pm. Join in the fun at the Mount Sports Centre. Bats, balls and tea and coffee provided. $5.

Bob 027 478 6282 Rangatahi Kai Club For 10-16yrs, 4-5.30pm at Welcome Bay Community Centre, 242 Welcome Bay Rd. Cooking, life skills and developing leadership Rock N Roll Every Monday 7.30 pm at Mount Maunganui Community Hall.

345 Maunganui Road. Non members $5.

Supper provided Tauranga City Brass Band Weekly rehearsals 7pm-9pm at 10 Yatton St, Greerton. New players very welcome.

Jeremy 021 132 3341 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 Stamp Club Wesley Methodist Church, 100 Thirteenth Ave. 10am on the 2nd and 7.30pm on the 4th Monday of the month All welcome. Ph Tony 07 549 5015 or Brian 07 576 5210

Tauranga Vision Friendship Club

Retirees seeking friendship, fellowship and fun. Meet 10am 4th Monday of the month at Citizens Club.

Speakers and interest groups.

Bryan 027 813 5426 Te Puke 500 Cards Monday nights at the Te Puke Bridge Club, 4 Queen Street, Te Puke. 7pm start. Cost $5. Ph Mike 0274 955 284 or Lou 07 575 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 Zonta Club of Tauranga Dinner meeting 2nd Monday of month at 6pm.

Advancing the status of women and children worldwide. Make a difference.

Leigh 0210 267 2631

Tuesday 14 June

500 Cards Join us for a game of 500.

Fun and friendly group. Tues & Thurs 12noon-4pm at Mount Community Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. Ph Margaret 027 658 6848

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THE WEEKEND SUN Alcoholics Anonymous Open

meeting 7.30pm. St Peters Anglican Church, 11 Victoria St, Mt Maunganui.

All welcome Ph 0800 229 6757 Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting 7.30pm. St Georges Church, 1 Church St, Pyes Pa. All welcome Ph 0800 229 6757 Altrusa Ladies Service Group Altrusa Int’l Ladies Service Group, meet evenings 2nd Tuesday for Business and 4th Tuesday for Programme. eg movies or similar Ph/text Sandra 027 483 8454 www.altrusa.org.nz Badminton Tues & Thurs 9.1511.30am at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre. Great fun. Some racquets available. Visitors $6. Melissa 027 307 6800 or Sarah 027 363 8157 Baycourt Fresh Moves 2022-Identity.

BOP Dance Addison Theatre, today and Weds 15, 7pm. Tickets available from ticketek.co.nz 0800 TICKETEK Bayfair Petanque Club A new sport, try Boules at Bayfair. Tues/Thurs 12.45pm at Russley Drive. Easy to learn, social & fun. Turn up or Ph Alf 021 175 9282

Conversation Cafe Dee St

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 Inachord Women Singers Join us for singing and fun. 7pm Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd. Musical Director Andrew Braid. Pippa 0274 730 185, Julie 0210 252 6805 Israeli Dancing Beginners class, 6.307.30pm Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd. Circle & line dances.

All ages welcome. Ph/txt Maria 022 165 2114 JP Free Service Justice of the Peace Service at Greerton Library every Tues & Thurs 2-4pm. No appointment needed. Enquiries 021 160 6460 Keep On Your Feet Katikati Catholic Church Hall, 89 Beach Rd. 10.3011.30am strength & balance classes for older adults. 11.30-12noon seated fitness exercises Ph Sharnie 021 111 8617 Mount Morning Badminton 9.30 to 12.00 Mt Sports Centre, Blake Park.

Social, all ages, racquets available, beginners welcome, $5 per day.

Ph Margaret 575 9792 Olympic Style Shooting Tuesdays from 7pm at Tauranga Target Rifle Club. All equipment provided. Elizabeth St range beside Legion Hall. New shooters welcome.

Ph Alan 021 251 2843

Oriana Singers Community Choir

7pm Tuesdays at St Andrews Church Hall, Dee St, Mt Maunganui. All voices welcome, espeically tenors and bases.

Ken Street 027 476 7404

Ostomy Society Coffee Morning

Ostomy Society coffee morning Raft Coffee Lounge Boardroom today 10.30am speaker. All Ostomates, caregivers & interested people welcome. Ph Dian 543 0598 Richard 0274 749 812 Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult tennis.

9am Tues &Thurs.

Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome.

Ph Peter 021 542 172

Otumoetai Walking Group

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

Preschool Music and Movement St Peter’s Hall, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui Tuesdays @ 10am & St Mary’s Hall, Marlin St, Bayfair Thursdays @10am. Morning tea provided

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

St. Mary’s Church cnr Girven and Marlin 9-10.30am. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics, recovery from accident or illness. Strength coordination and balance. Jennifer 571 1411 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure, St John’s Anglican Church Hall, Bureta Rd Otumoetai. Tues 7-9.30pm, except 2nd Tues month 3.30-6pm.

Lesley 929 7295 Scrabble Love words and strategy? Come join us each week. Tauranga Citz Club, 9:20am. Don’t need to join Citz Club. Jo Ann 07 578 3606 Social Dancing 1-3pm at Tauranga Citizens Club, 13th Ave. Mix of ballroom, latin, RnR. Friendly informal group. Joan 021 323 235 St Johns Anglican Playgroup Join us Tues, Weds & Thurs 9.30-11.30am during school terms. Music fun and play for children 0-5. All welcome. St Johns Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd. stjohnsanglicanplaygroup@gmail. com

Suicide Bereavement Support Group 10:00am to 11:30am at

Papamoa Family Services, 35E Hartford Ave, Papamoa. A safe place to share, support and heal. Contact Amy 578-4480, amy@griefsupport.org.nz. www. griefsupport.org.nz TaiChi Internal Arts Beginner Classes.

Tues & Thurs 9.30am at Te Puke Memorial Hall. Wednesdays 9.30am at St Georges Church Hall, Gate Pa. Thurs 9.30am at Te Puna Memorial Hall. $6.

David 027 222 2824

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Greerton RSA 7pm. Friendly gettogether, all instruments, all levels of ability. Come in & enjoy some live music. Grant 578 6448 Te Puna Playcentre Fun play sessions for parents/caregivers & children 0-5yo.

Open Tuesday from 9-1pm during term. 225 Te Puna Rd. Ph 07 552 5153 te.puna@playcentre.org.nz TGA Patchwork & Quilters Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7pm; 2nd & 4th Friday at 10am. Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St. Contact Denise 0272 919 917 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 15 June 10 Pin Bowling 1pm at 10 Pin

Tauranga,135 Thirteenth ave. Mixed group play for fun but keep the score.

Very occasionally competitive. Ph Glenda 021 257 8678 500 Cards Play 500 at our friendly club, 1pm at St Thomas More Church, Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui. $4.

Refreshments and prizes. Barbara 027 216 9066 or Bob 0274 786 282

Active Seniors Exercise Classes

Strength and balance exercises to music. Have fun getting fit. Intermediate level at 9.30am Matua Hall, Levers Rd. Ph Diana 021 047 6155 Adults Ballet Plus Lots dance styles covered 12.30pm St Peter’s Church Beach Rd Katikati “Dance like no one’s watching”. Ph Gaye 577 1753 or 027 274 8753 Age Concern Walking Group Meet at 10am McFetridge Rd off Ohauiti Rd Ph Renee 07 576 6699 Cards Cribbage 12.30 for 1pm start at RSA Greerton. Friendly club. New members very welcome.

Ph Jill 021 160 6143 Club Mt Indoor Bowls Every Wednesday at Kawaka St. Names in by 6.45pm for 7pm start.

Val 027 302 8149 Fernland Spa Gentle Exercise In warm mineral water, no chlorine.

Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics, recovery from accident or illness. For strength, coordination & balance. Not offered on school holidays.

Jennifer 571 1411 Healing Rooms - New Venue The Sanctuary, 159 Durham St. Experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual.

1-3pm. All welcome. No charge. www.healingrooms.co.nz 027 640 1263 Indoor Bowls Gate Pa Greerton Community Hall. Club Night 7pm.

Kevin 543 4044 Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road.

Mixed Roll-ups 12.45-3pm Marching For Leisure A noncompetitive activity for mature ladies.

Fun, fitness and friendship. For all Tauranga team’s practice details and contacts Ph Elaine Corbett 021 208 8898 Pickleball 10am-12noon at Baypark.

7-9pm at Tauranga Boys College. Join us for some fun! Paddles provided. $5.

Bob 027 478 6282 or Sue 021 726 304 Scottish Country Dancing Mount Community Centre 345 Maunganui Road 7 pm Social Dancing. Geoffrey 544 0839 Lynne 021 1407 912

Steady As You Go

Exercises for seniors.

Improve strength and balance. Friendly group meets Bureta area 2-3pm except 1st Weds. $2. Ph Betty 07 570 3215

Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild

Tauranga Embroiderers™ Guild meets every Wednesday at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Rd 10am-2.30pm and 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome.

Contact Pat Macdonald 027 311 8876 / 07 576 4546

Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group Wairere Falls to Te Tuhi Rd.

Grade moderate. Ian R. 021 030 5810 Tauranga RSA Quiz Night 7pm start.

1237 Cameron Road. Teams of up to 8. $3 p/person. Bar/snack food available.

Ph 578 9654 Tauranga RSA Housie 12.30pm start.

1237 Cameron Rd. Come and enjoy a friendly game of Housie. Bar snacks & coffee available. Ph 578 9654 Te Puke Bolivia Te Puke Senior Citizens Club. 8 Palmer Place,Te Puke.

1-4pm New players welcome. Cost $3, afternoon tea provided. Ph Doreen 576 8867 / 021 254 5569

AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD NOW! CROWN AND BADGER Fri 10th Groove Vibes 9pm Sat 11th Piston Broke 9pm JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) Sat 11h Scumbag College 7.3010.30pm Sun 12th Gunshy 3-6pm Wed 15th Open Mic Night 7pm JAM FACTORY Sat 11th The Artist Red 7-9.30pm $15 LATITUDE 37 Fri 10th St Marcus 8pm

Sat 11th Sam Fisher 8pm Sun 12th Damo Innes 4-7pm MT RSA Fri 10th Shy & Retiring 7-10.30pm Sat 11th Annie G Karaoke 7-10.30pm Sun 12th Andy Bowman 4.30-7.30pm TAURANGA CITIZENS CLUB Sun 12th Eagles Tribute Show 5pm $20 THE PHOENIX Sun 12th Josh Pow 3-6pm

THE RISING TIDE Fri 10th Mandy & Kane 6.30pm Sat 11th James Hoskins 7pm Sun 12th Aysha & Gabriel 2.30pm VOODOO LOUNGE Fri 10th Camila Lenhart 5pm The Funk Drop Ft. Omega B 9pm Sat 11th Asher McMahon 6pm Satchmo 9pm Sun 12th DJ Hatta 9pm

Thursday 16 June Bay City Rockers Social Rock’nRoll

dancing, plus other popular dances at Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. 7pm-9.30pm. $3 entry incl supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222

Coffee & Connect 10am-12pm

at Welcome Bay Community Centre, 242 Welcome Bay Rd. Chat and have a smell of happiness in a cup of coffee. Feeling lonely? Come along make new connections

Enjoy Overseas Travel? Winnipeg, Canada May 2023, be home-hosted and host visitors from Boston, U.S.A. Meetings Thursdays & Sundays monthly, phone Jonathan 572 2091, Dianne 027 249 9859 ESOL Free ESOL conversation classes,

Holy Trinity Church, 251 Devonport Rd. 9.30-11.30am. Every Monday except school holidays

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop Chorus Do you

love to sing? Meet 7pm at Wesley Hall 100, 13th Avenue.

New singers welcome, age no barrier, Ph Bernice 576 4848, Facebook Keynotes Inc.

Mt Maunganui Creative Fibre Every

Thursday 9am-1pm. Spinning, weaving, knitting, felting, crochet & dyeing. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Dee St, Mt. Manganui. Ph Joy 022 354 2835

Preschool Music and Movement St

Peter’s Hall, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui Tuesdays @ 10am & St Mary’s Hall, Marlin St, Bayfair Thursdays @10am. Morning tea provided

Sunshine Sequence Dance Group We

welcome you all back to dancing 7-9.30pm.

St.John’s Church Hall, Bureta. $4pp includes supper. Enquiries Dawn 579 3040

Tauranga Film Society Showing “Transit” (Germany 2018) at Rialto cinema, evening.

3-film sampler membership $30. Join any time: full season membership $90. See: www.nzfilmsociety.org.nz for start time.

Friday 17 June

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting 10am, Wesley Methodist Church, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga. All welcome, Ph 0800 229 6757

Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland Street, Greerton. Club Night.

7pm start. Ph Keith 577 1116

Grey Power Papamoa Lunch

Join us for Grey Power Papamoa & Districts Solstice Lunch, at noon at Canton Kitchen, Fashion Island. All welcome. Ph Jonathan 572 2091 Free Library 1-3pm Greerton Seniors Citizens Hall, 33 Maitland St, Greerton.

Open to all. Free books, free refreshments, join games: Scrabble, Quiddler. Take home books, magazines, jig-saw puzzles. Call a librarian 543 0355 Katikati Senior Citizens Club Meets at Katikati Memorial Hall 12.45 for a game of social bowls and a chat over a cuppa. More details Ph Chris 549 0958 Mental Health Recovery Workshops Free workshops for people with experience of mental unwellness or addiction looking for support in recovery.

10-2 at the Historic Village. Call Melody 022 692 5868 Overeaters Anonymous Is your eating affecting the way you, or someone else, live your lives? Overeating, undereating - we meet Tuesdays 7-8pm and Fridays 1-2pm.

Ph 0210 236 3236 Papamoa Seniors Indoor Bowls Enjoyable afternoon with other Seniors whilst playing Indoor Bowls at Papamoa Sports Centre Names in by Noon, prizes, $5 entrance Pickleball 9-11.45am at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre.

7-9pm at Tauranga Boys College. Join in on the fun!

Paddles and balls provided. $5. Bob 027 478 6282 Senior Citizens Te Puke 500 cards. 12:453pm 8 Palmer Place, Te Puke. New players welcome. Cost $3, includes afternoon tea.

Ph Brian 573 8465 Doreen 573 8867 021 254 5569 Te Puke Bowling Club New members welcome. Loan bowls available. Friday rollup 12.45pm. Ph Te Puke Club 573 9709

TGA Patchwork & Quilters

Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7pm; 2nd & 4th Friday at 10am. Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St. Contact Denise 0272 919 917

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funeral services

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funerals

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bible digest

JESUS ANSWERED, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)

curriculum vitae

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

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

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pets

LABRADOR PUPPIES ready for their new home now. All colours, male and female. Jo 022 169 5871 FOUND KITTENS & PUPPIES various places, colours and sex.

Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found tabby 3 month old male kitten. Maketu area. Ref: 548805 Found tabby 3 month old male kitten. Maketu area. Ref: 548810 Found black & white 3 month old male kitten. Maketu area. Ref: 548812 Found black & white 3 month old female kitten. Maketu area. Ref: 548806 Found tabby 3 month old female kitten. Maketu area. Ref: 548808 Found tabby 3 month old female kitten. Maketu area. Ref: 548811 Found tabby 3 month old female kitten. Maketu area. Ref: 548813

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Ph Wayne 021 162 7052

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to the stars. Ph 572 4118 to book your seat

PET GEAR such as saddles, horse rugs, cat climbing frames, dog coats, bowls, leashes, or can help bake a cake, we would love to hear from you for our upcoming Garage Sale/ Pet Expo on 2 July for RRR-Rescue, Revive, Rehome. Please PM us on our FB page RescueReviveRehome for drop off points and further information. Also if you are business wanting to be part of this incredible event let us know. We would love to have you on board to raise funds to help our local rescue animals.

ZEALANDIER TOURS Adrian Worsley Gallery –Tuesday 5th July– Come & meet sculptor Adrian Worsley in his studio/ workshop in Te Aroha. Ph 572 4118 to book your seat

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

ZEALANDIER TOURS Adrian Worsley Gallery –Friday 8th July– Come behind the scenes of Rainbow Springs Kiwi hatchery.

Ph 572 4118 to book your seat

venues

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

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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. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point.

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ZEALANDIER TOURS Dining Under the Stars – Matariki Celebration –Sunday June 26th– Travel 487 mtrs above sea level in the Skyline Gondola to dine as close as we can get you

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Churches Active In Our Community

Funerals and parties The wisest man to walk the planet, the Bible claims, said this: “It is better to go to a house of mourning, than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart” (King Solomon, Ecclesiastes 7:2).

mourning of the family reverberates in your soul. It snaps you out of fickle thinking to ponder deeper questions, perhaps even the ultimate question: Am I ready? If death is the destiny of everyone, are we ready for our date with death and our appointment with eternity? How can you be ready? By making sure your soul is at peace with God.

It’s better to go to a funeral than hang out at a party. Why? Because one represents reality and the other futility. One faces you up with mortality, the other makes light of life. One sets you to thinking about eternity, the other has you thinking just for the present.

I attended a funeral last week. The

Nelson Schonfeldt, Lead pastor at The Orchard.

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You are welcome to worship with us each Sabbath (Saturday)

Joel & Sharon van Ameringen

St Andrews Church, Dee St, Mt Maunganui Bible Study 9:30am • Worship Service 10:45am Enquiries 021 277 1909

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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES NOTICE BELOW for Friday 13th May 2022

ST PETERS

Cnr. Cameron Rd & Spring St www.stpeters.org.nz Phone 578 9608 Rev Enosa Auva’a 10.00am Family Service - Contemporary

ST ENOCHS

134 16th Avenue www.stenochs.org.nz Phone 578 3040 Rev. Jaco Reyneke 9.30am Morning Worship

ST ANDREWS

Cnr Macville Rd & Dee St Mt Maunganui www.mountchurch.org.nz Phone 575 9347 9:00am Traditional Service 10:30am Contemporary Service

EVANS RD COMMUNITY CHURCH, PAPAMOA 30 Evans Road Phone 574 6190 10.00am Family Service Rev. Iain Dickson

BETHLEHEM COMMUNITY CHURCH 183 Moffat Rd www.bcchurch.co.nz Phone 579 1600 9.30am Worship Service

ST COLUMBA

502 Otumoetai Rd www.stcolumba.co.nz Phone 576 6756 office@stcolumba.co.nz 9.30 am: Worship Service

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17 Sep LAST SEATS! 6 Oct FULL! 20 Oct - 8 LEFT 22 Oct 22 - 12 LEFT 17 Nov FULL! 19 Nov - 50% FULL! 2 Feb - 50% FULL! 18 Feb - 7 LEFT! 2 Mar - 50% FULL! 25 Mar, 29 Mar,13 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr Day 1: Home pickup, join luxury touring coach for journey to Wellington via Taupo, (optional: Northern Explorer Train to Wellington - NZ$199 pp peak season, NZ$159 pp off peak) Wellington (2 nts Rydges Hotel). 2: Te Papa “Gallipoli - The Scale of War” Exhibit. 3: (13 Day Start) Cruise Queen Charlotte Sounds to Picton, then continue along east coast via Kaikoura to Christchurch (optional: Coastal Pacific Train to Christchurch - NZ$139 pp peak season, NZ$79 pp off peak) (2 nts Pavilions Hotel). 4: CHC at Leisure. 5: (10 Day Start) Arthurs Pass, (optional: Tranz Alpine Train NZ$199 pp peak season, NZ$149 pp off peak), Greymouth, Shanty Town - pan for gold, ride Steam Train (1 nt Ashley Hotel). 6: Fox & Franz Josef Glacier (1 nt Bella Vista Fox Glacier). 7: via Haast Pass, Wanaka to Queenstown (2 nts Heritage Hotel). 8: Tour Arrowtown. Evening cruise Lake Wakatipu on TSS Earnslaw, Dinner & Show Walter Peak. 9: Scenic Cruise Milford Sound, Te Anau. (1 nt Distinction Luxmore). 10: Invercargill, Bluff, Optional: Stewart Island. (1 nt Ascot Park Hotel) 11: The Catlins, Dunedin. (2 nts Distinction Hotel). 12: Olveston House, Larnach Castle & Dinner (Exclusive to Gold Club Tours only!) 13: Mt Cook (1 nt iconic Hermitage Hotel). 14: Lake Tekapo, Christchurch (1 nt Pavilions Hotel). 15: Day at leisure until return flight (inc), met & returned home. *dependent on tour and home location. (Trains not available on all dates)

EAST COAST & ART DECO NAPIER - 8 DAYS $3399 HIGHLIGHTS: 4 Star Accomm, ROTORUA 2 Nts, GONDOLA, TE PUIA GEOTHERMAL PARK, TOLAGA BAY, GISBORNE 2 Nts, LAKE WAIKAREMOANA, NAPIER 2 Nts, ART DECO CLASSIC CAR TOUR! GANNET SAFARI CAPE KIDNAPPERS, WINERY VISIT, LAKE TAUPO CRUISE, TAUPO 1 Nt

21 Aug, 28 Sep, 26 Oct - 4 LEFT! 23 Nov, 15 Feb - 10 LEFT! 15 Mar, 19 Apr

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EX: Auckland, Tauranga + MORE. EX: Wellington, Chistchurch + MORE: Flight Package $199pp - inc return airfares + home pickup & return. Pre/Post-Tour Accommodation $250 per room - inc breakfast (We recommend including pre tour accommodation).

GOLDEN BAY & MARLBOROUGH - 7 DAYS $3199 HIGHLIGHTS: 3 & 4 Star Accommodation, HANMER SPRINGS 1 Nt, GOLDEN BAY 2 Nts, FAREWELL SPIT & CAPE TOUR, ABEL TASMAN WILDLIFE CRUISE, NELSON 1 Nt, BLENHEIM 2 Nts, OMAKA AVIATION MUSEUM, MARLBOROUGH WINERY & TASTING 22 Aug - 50% FULL! 22 Sep - 50% FULL! 17 Oct FULL! 3 Nov - 2 LEFT! 17 Nov - 50% FULL! 3 Feb - 50% FULL! 15 Feb, 1 Mar - 10 LEFT! 22 Mar, 15 Apr EX: Christchurch. EX: Auckland, Wellington + MORE: Flights $199pp - inc return airfares + home pickup & return. Pre/Post-Tour Accommodation $250 per room - inc breakfast (recommended)

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