The Weekend Sun - 7 October 2022

7 October 2022, Issue 1130

Serving up top-level squash

Tauranga is set to host the New Zealand Squash Open – the first time the tournament has been played in Aotearoa for 28 years – on the state-of-the-art glass court in Trustpower Baypark Arena on November 8-13.

For World no 6 Joelle King, pictured, and Paul Coll – the current world no 1 – it will be the Kiwis’ first chance to play squash at top-level on home soil in front of a home crowd against rivals from more 20 countries.

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Having said that, Tauranga, known for its tackiness (Ten Dollar Tauranga) has an opportunity here to upstage the Capital in the cheapskate imagery market, by whacking up a quick and shoddy sign on the side of the Mount, just for a laugh. Get in quick before Auckland tacks something onto the side of Rangitoto or Mount Wellington (how ironic?) or One Sign Hill.

One media wag this week suggested Auckwood (Awkward).

One RR reader came up with a Wellywood sign with a pair of gumboots and the tag-line ‘Visit Taihape’.

Golf courses are missing out on the opportunity to label the hillside with Tiger Wood. You bet he would. In fact, he did.

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week suggesting the delivery people give her mailbox “a wide berth” because she didn’t want our “redneck drivel” delivered anymore.

We’re pleased to know there are still some supporters of racial separatism out there.

Just be warned; the “rednecks” you perceive are the majority of reasonable thinking, balanced and fair-minded voting New Zealanders who have had enough of the racist claptrap from a minority of troublemakers in this country.

So those of you who appreciate the Sun’s redneck drivel, you will happily understand that a tacky sign on the side of Mauao is a great idea.

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In other news, there’s great potential for Tauranga to develop its international relations by having another sister city. This week, the

which is a darn sight more dangerous, as the arms they wave around are usually loaded, involving rocket-propelled grenades and some fine Russian armoury.

Worse than that is probably the Japanese Wave. We’ve seen the devastating results of one of those.

For goodness sake, where is the PC nonsense going to end? Just as last week, when we were warned of the dangers of planking, simply because a couple of people have fallen to death.

Lying down itself is not generally a lifethreatening activity; nor is a Mexican wave.

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Wellington Airport’s idea of putting a Wellywood sign reminiscent of its US namesake on the city’s iconic hill lasted years. Finally, after a public vote in 2011, the prime real estate went to a more classy design called ‘Wellington -- blown away’. Source: https://www.newshub.co.nz

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A welcome return The Majestic Princess Cruise ship is set to dock at the Port of Tauranga next Saturday, October 15 – and Mount-based souvenir shop owner Ian New couldn’t be happier.

The cruise ship is the first to enter Tauranga’s port for two-and-a-half years after the Government closed maritime borders in March 2020 due to Covid-19. As a tourism-based business owner, Ian had to close one of his two gift and souvenir shops in the Mount in the first year of the pandemic.

Feeling positive

With cruise ships on the horizon again – and more than 100 voyages expected in Tauranga for the 2022/2023 season – Ian is feeling positive about the future of his remaining Mount Maunganui store, Kiwiana Gifts & Souvenirs.

“It’s looking promising this year,” says Ian. “We’ve sat out a long time, for nearly two-and-ahalf years and I think it’s going to be really good this cruise ship season.”

The announcement of cruises returning has been surprising, says Ian. “We had no information at all and now there’s lots of them coming in, and one on the 15th of this month, and it’s a big one – the Majestic Princess,” says Ian. The Majestic Princess hosts 3560 guests and 1346 crew who will be

welcome to tourism businesses, with Ian saying: “We need this to keep us going”.

Although he’s looking forward to the return of cruise ships, he does find that he’s pinching himself with the news. “After two-and-a-half years of struggle it seems really strange that it’s all coming back all of a sudden, rather than coming back in dribbles,” says Ian. “It’s like ‘bang’ they’re all back... is it real or is it not? Is the Government just joking with us and going to close the borders again?” says Ian, with a laugh.

Prepared

Either way, the shop owner feels prepared for a surge in business. “We’ve kept good stock because we’ve had a lot of international people coming through in the past eight weeks anyway, like people going overseas and people coming here, so we’ve sold a lot of souvenirs,” says Ian. When borders closed, Ian says: “We went more towards giftware but now 50 per cent of the shop is going back to souvenirs”.

Ian has also noticed suppliers have increased their prices of wholesale stock. “We’ve got a lot of stock we’re still holding down but a lot of things have gone up because our wholesalers have put their prices up in the past two months and I mean a lot..it’s just inflation and its everywhere.” Read this story in full at: www.sunlive.co.nz

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Free parking kicked to the curb Free on-street parking in Tauranga’s city centre has come to an end – and not everyone is happy about it.

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Ministry orders daycare’s closure

The Ministry of Education has revoked the licence of a Tauranga daycare attended by Malachi Subecz, who died in 2021.

The five-year-old died on November 12 following prolonged and horrific abuse at the hands of Michaela Barriball, whom his imprisoned mother had entrusted with his care.

Barriball, who was charged with the boy’s murder, was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years on June 30.

“The service [Abbey’s Place] was put on a provisional license on May 17, 2022, and required to meet specific conditions by July 22, 2022,” says the Ministry’s central deputy secretary Jocelyn Mikaere. Children must no longer attend the centre from October 7, 2022.

Football ground upgrades

The home of Tauranga City AFC is set for a facelift with approval given for a major upgrade this summer.

Tauranga City Council has given the thumbs up to the first phase of improvements at the Links Ave Reserve site where Tauranga City’s men’s and women’s teams currently play their home fixtures.

The planned revamp will see Links Ave hosting three full-size football pitches as well as an expansion to the current on-site parking facilities.

The improvements at Links Ave are part of a wider strategy from TCC to improve sports grounds across the region for all clubs and codes.

Housing market retreat

The downturn in the housing market is unlikely to end any time soon, according to CoreLogic.

The property research firm’s House Price Index, which measures changing values, shows prices fell 1.5 per cent during September, compared with a 1.8 per cent fall in August.

Annual house price growth slowed from 9.5 per cent in August to 2.8 per cent in September, with the average value at $977,158.

CoreLogic head of research Nick Goodall says the housing market is firmly in retreat after closed borders, low interest rates and fiscal stimulus helped to push prices up 41 per cent from August 2020 to March 2022.

Frozen berries recalled

Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling various Pams brand frozen berry products as a precaution because of a possible link to recent cases of Hepatitis A. The New Zealand Food Safety investigation into the source of the illness continues and existing advice is to heat-treat all frozen berries remains.

The products are being removed from New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square stores nationwide, and from Trents and Raeward Fresh stores in the South Island.

NZFS says there are currently 12 Hepatitis A cases in the community linked to the consumption of frozen berries.

Tauranga City Council announced this week that from December 1 this year free on-street parking will cease in the city’s “core area” – namely land between Harington St and Second Ave from Cameron Rd to The Strand and Tauranga Waterfront.

As part of council’s Parking Management Plan the free two-hour parking will change to $1 per hour for the first two hours, then $5 per hour after that from 8am-6pm Monday to Saturday.

From February 1, 2023, on-street parking charges will change to $2 per hour for the first two hours.

The Sun hit the CBD streets to gauge public and retailer opinion on the move.

The Mount too

“I’m all for it but only if they do it across at the Mount,” says café owner Hamish Carter. “I can understand that we can’t make them [council] charge at shopping centres because that’s private property, but if they sincerely want to revitalise downtown they need to make it equitable and charge at the Mount.”

The free two-hour parking scheme was established in mid-2020 by TCC in response to Covid-19, however Commission Chair Anne Tolley Anne says this no longer serves the purpose of a thriving city centre. “At the moment, parking is being over-utilised by workers who tend to park in the area all day, at the expense of people visiting the city centre for retail or other short-term purposes,” says Anne.

Okay, but a hassle

Inner city worker Hamish Dean says he is for the changes but that it’s a hassle.

“On a personal level it’s an absolute

pain,” says Hamish. “Just the lack of free parking around the place is a hassle.

“We have to park way out of town and walk in, which is okay and I try to take the bus if possible.” He adds: “Another thing is the amount of carparks that have been taken out by all of the roadworks... there’s just roadworks all over the place, which is a real hassle but it is what it is.”

No revitalization

Rebecca Bennet, who travels to the city from the Kaimais for appointments and library visits, thinks taking away free parking will move people out of the city.

“I thought they wanted more people to be here with their whole revitalization that they’re doing? Well they’re getting rid of that if they’re taking away free parking.”

Rebecca will move her appointments elsewhere and have to use a different library. “If you still have to pay to stop for five minutes to drop off your library book that’s ridiculous.”

According to TCC, the staged changes to the city’s parking have also been adopted to reduce carbon emissions, reduce traffic congestion and allow for

more travel choices. “Tauranga is on a journey from a car-oriented past to a future that supports a richer and more sustainable range of transport choices,” says TCC director of transport Brendan Bisley.

A guise

Downtown retailer Aaron Brown says the “carbon neutral guise is ridiculous” and “whitewashes the climate issue”. “I’m all for reducing carbon emissions and for the environment, but if you’re really going to offset carbon emissions it’s not by reducing parking in town,” says Aaron.

He suggests TCC put solar panels on city buildings instead.

Not a lot here

Mount Maunganui’s Jo Barnsdall says she hadn’t been to Tauranga CBD for a year until this week. “I’ve just come here because the kids are dancing up at Baycourt...we’d go to Bayfair, the Mount or to The Lakes where it’s free [parking] and has more shops,” says Jo. “I don’t really come over to Tauranga much because it’s all paid parking and there’s not really a lot here.” Georgia Minkhorst

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Second drive to desex cats

Three cats post-op at the first desex drive on Matakana Island in July.

A not-for-profit animal rescue organisation has headed back to Matakana Island this month to help residents overcome the barriers of desexing their cats and kittens.

The Rescue. Revive. Rehome Bay of Plenty charitable trust went to the island, with a team vets and vet nurses from Rotorua, to spend a sponsored day of desexing 22 felines from one colony in July.

While on the island they learnt of other colonies, strays and undesexed felines roaming far and wide.

So the team returned on Wednesday, October 5, to undertake the second phase of the project – to assist those on the Island with desexing their own animals and stray cats some residents are feeding.

Difficulties

RRR board member and project manager Liz Proudlock says her team understand the many difficulties people often face when it comes to desexing pets – especially when multiple animals are involved. For Matakana Island residents, the logistics of transporting pets to the vets on the barge is an added hurdle that can impact their

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A vet operating on a cat on Matakana Island.

ability to have these procedures carried out, says Liz. “For families with six or more cats to desex, the cost of getting them off the island, waiting with them for the day, and the operating fees – it’s just huge. There are a lot of variables to juggle, particularly if you are an elderly person.”

That’s where RRR steps in, with assistance from the Barrowman Goodman Vets staff.

In July the team desexed 22 felines from one colony. “It was amazing how that day brought out stories from other residents who’d also found themselves with colonies of cats,” says Liz.

Thoughts on Arawa Rd recreation plan Western Bay of Plenty District Council is asking for residents’ thoughts on its ideas to create a neighbourhood reserve and other recreational facilities on Arawa Rd at Pongakawa.

The council’s draft concept plan features a new neighbourhood reserve, to be developed at the end of the formed section on Arawa Rd, which includes exciting features such as a ‘rural-inspired’ playground, pump track, community garden, plus signage, seating, shade and planting; and future walking and cycling trail connections around the area and linking to Pukehina Beach.

Council’s senior policy analyst Cheryl Steiner says neighbourhood reserves are an integral part of communities and so this plan has been developed based

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This time RRR’s second phase of the programme aimed to desex a further 50 cats, with their friends from Barrowman Goodman once again stepping up to perform the procedures. The team included two vets, two vet nurses, admin person, and four RRR representatives. “We’re hoping to make a difference to both people and animals – and to the environment – by offering this service,” says Liz. Residents were invited to give a koha to Matakana Island School for loaning use of their facilities.

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New look for ancient site

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Aside from fitness benefits for users, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council hopes people become more aware of the park’s cultural and historical significance. Photo: Andy Belcher.

An upgrade of Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park will highlight its historical significance.

Not only is Bay of Plenty Regional Council constructing a new carpark to cope with the rapidly growing popularity of the walking tracks, but it’s also adding signage and a bronze replica of the landscape for a more immersive experience.

“Visitor numbers have grown hugely,” says BOPRC coastal catchments manager Pim de Monchy. “In 2016 the annual visitor numbers were around 60,000 – and last year we hit 115,000.

“What that means is that the carpark is regularly at capacity even at times you wouldn’t expect it to be. “We needed to do something to cater for that growth in numbers.”

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There are more than 1600 archaeological features in the park including terraces and platforms, pits, middens and defensive earthworks such as ditches.

“The Pāpāmoa hills are among the most significant cultural and archaeological landscapes in NZ situated in an area with a density of features and number of iwi who date back to the arrival of the Arawa canoe around 1350,” says Pim. “We’ve never really told that story.”

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Te Uepu is the shared decision-making entity for the Pāpāmoa Hills Cultural Heritage Regional Park and is made up of representatives from Toi Moana, Ngāti He, Te Kapū o Waitaha, Ngā Pōtiki and Ngāti Pūkenga. “The new carpark is expected to be completed in May-June 2023 and is around 400m north of the old one, which will give easy access to some lesser-used tracks. Ninety-five per cent of users go straight up to the top and back – so we’re excited about opening the other trails in the 173ha park.”

There will be a new toilet block, a new wheelchairfriendly loop trail and a new track to link to the existing network up to Maraeroa Ridge where there are two pā sites. “Aside from the fitness benefits for our existing users, we hope they’ll become more aware of its cultural and historical significance as well. With Tauranga growing and cruise ships and tourists returning post-Covid, I think we can expect many more visitors to the park in the years to come.” Find out more at: https://www.boprc.govt. nz/living-in-the-bay/our-places/regional-parks/

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Hub of the Mount community The warm and cosy vibe at the Mount Community Hall is expanding into the surrounding township as people get together to chat, laugh, hold events, sing karaoke and play cards.

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Mount Maunganui Community Hall member Margaret Brough with vice president Su Hodkinson and president Sue Lett.

“All are welcome, any ages,” says Margaret.

“Way back there were very few school halls,” says Su. “In the 1980s the Mount Primary School would use this hall for their productions.”

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The hall features a stage area, suitable for performances and shows. Through double doors is the lounge, which provides a separate meeting place. Both hall and lounge have their own kitchen and bathroom facilities, enabling two separate events to run concurrently. Wifi is also provided.

“We have a wonderful committee,” says Sue. The committee has dropped membership age to 18, opening up use of the hall to a wider community base. “Because it’s community-minded, we want to keep it low cost. So it’s only $20/hour with a bond.” The hall and lounge together are $40/ hour or each $20/hour.To book the hall or lounge, email: mtcommunityhall@gmail.com

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Explore the city to find Tessa Youngsters in Tauranga for the school holidays will have the chance to take part in treasure hunt in 14 different parks and reserves across the city from October 1-16.

Tessa – Tauranga’s Education Services Safety Ambassador – has gone for a walk around the parks and reserves throughout the city – and kids are being asked to find her.

To participate in the free family activity, head to: www.tauranga. govt.nz/tessastreasurehunt to check the map of the parks you will need to visit.

The hall, located within the Mount Mainstreet precinct on Maunganui Rd, is owned by members of the Mount Senior Citizens.

“It was originally the Mount Old Folks hall, and then it became the Senior Citizen’s Hall, and from there we called it the Mount Community Hall,” says hall committee member Margaret Brough.

Built by Beazley Homes in the 1960s, the building’s building back then was ‘to overcome loneliness and offer friendship and happiness to elderly people’. “Beazley Homes were building the Pitau Rd senior village,” says Mount Community Hall vice president Su Hodkinson. “There’s apartments going in there now. This hall was really important to the community.”

“It started off with indoor bowls and 500 cards twice-a-week,” says president Sue Lett. “The indoor bowls has just recently stopped through lack of players. The 500 is still going but we need to get the word out that people can come along and join in.” From midday-4pm Tuesdays and Thursdays anyone can play 500 cards.

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Help tree appeal Volunteers Christine Crawshaw and Denise Vercoe love helping out with the Remembrance Tree Appeal.

They may have died, be living overseas or in other parts of Aotearoa, or perhaps just can’t be with you this year.

The Waipuna Hospice Remembrance Tree Appeal encourages the community to leave a message on a Christmas tree for their loved ones, remembering those they can’t be with.

But – hospice needs your help this year to make this possible. Waipuna Hospice fundraising executive Michael Vujnovich says they need volunteers to help with their Tree Appeal this November and December.

“As a Remembrance Tree Volunteer you will be a friendly face helping someone make a donation and write a special message for a loved one to place on the Waipuna Hospice Remembrance tree.”

cost to patients and their families because they believe hospice care should be available for everyone.

However, while completely free of charge, their services cost a lot to provide, says Waipuna Hospice CEO Richard Thurlow.

“Waipuna Hospice is not funded by the government, and while some of our services have historically been contracted by what was the DHB, we still need to raise more than $7.5 million in the coming financial year to meet the shortfall in our operating costs.

“That’s why this Tree Appeal is so important. Last year this appeal raised almost $60,000 for Waipuna Hospice, which was only made possible thanks to the generosity and support from volunteers.”

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Michael says if you can spare just two hours this November and/or December to help raise money for people in your community facing a life-limiting illness, please sign up! “Shifts are only two hours long, and there are opportunities to volunteer all across Tauranga and the Western BOP.” Sign up at: www.waipunahospice.org.nz/remembrance-treevolunteer-22/ Or phone Michael on 07 552 6892.

Or email: events@waipunahospice.org.nz

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Claire Rogers outside No.1 The Strand. Photo: John Borren.

Standing strong at the northern end of The Strand is Tauranga’s oldest commercial building, now one of 72 featured locations in the Ngā Tapuwae ki Te Papa | Footprints on Te Papa self-guided map.

The Bond Store, a Category 1 historic place, is home to Sun Media Ltd, publisher of The Weekend Sun, Coast & Country News, and SunLive.

“Our family and staff took a lot of pride in restoring the building because we think it’s important,” says owner Claire Rogers.

As part of the restoration, Claire and husband Brian Rogers who passed away in September, had history boards made to provide information about the building’s early years through to the present.

Constructed in 1883 as a warehouse for cargo transiting the adjacent wharves, the Bond Store received its moniker because owner James Mann held the ‘Bond’ for receiving overseas goods, collecting revenue for the Government.

The solid brick construction and huge kauri beams were designed to carry great loads of cargo on both floors. The bars on the windows allowed air to circulate, but prevented locals helping themselves to goods before the tax was paid.

Tauranga Waterfront more than 100 years ago.

Later it became home of Guinness Bros who sold items such as liquor, farm equipment and appliances.

Today macrocarpa stairs replace what was originally a steep kauri barrel ramp, and brickwork over the doorways and windows are rare examples of masterful workmanship. The beautiful red bricks are held with mortar from the beach sand, mixed on-site.

In 1986 wine and spirits dealers Hughes & Cossar took over the property; followed by Saunderson Packaging, Tulloch Photography (1987-1997), Creative Tauranga and No.1 The Strand Restaurant and Bar (1999). Current owner Sun Media Ltd purchased the building in 2008. “The newspaper industry is an ancient one, and it seems fitting to have a newspaper based in a heritage building,” says Claire.

“We are happy to be preserving it for the future.”

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Sticky kaffir lime and tangelo chicken Tangelos are at their prime at the moment.

chicken. Leave undisturbed until a deep golden colour, then flip.

Turn the heat to low, and add the tangelo, kaffir lime, soy sauce and honey. Simmer until the sauce has turned sticky, and the chicken is cooked through.

Top with pistachios, spring onions and herbs and serve directly from the skillet. This is delicious with coconut rice, sautéed greens, or a crisp herby salad.

This dish utilises them in a way you probably haven’t tried before. But it’s completely delicious, vibrant and zesty.

A perfect springy dish!

Ingredients 4 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped Thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely grated Zest and juice of 1 lime ½ tsp salt Pinch chilli flakes Juice of 2 tangelos, zest of 1 2 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced 2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 Tbsp honey 1/2 cup pistachios, lightly roasted and roughly chopped 1 spring onion, finely sliced on a diagonal 1/2 cup fresh mint or coriander, roughly chopped

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Squash hits town TODD MULLER

Paul Coll and Joelle King are ready to take on the world’s top squash players on home soil in front of a home crowd at the NZ Squash Open in Tauranga next month. Photo: Katie Cox.

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For Squash NZ chief executive Martin Dowson, there are many reasons to be excited about the NZ Open returning after a 28-hiatus. “The key is this is first time we’ve had the NZ Squash Open since 1993, so it’s a relaunch of an event that has a lot of historic relevance to it.

“Secondly, we have got Kiwis Paul Coll and Joelle King playing against the world’s best in front of a New Zealand crowd.”

For the high-profile squash talents, the NZ Open offers the chance to play squash at top-level on home soil in front of a home crowd. “This is really exciting for them – Paul is the current world no 1 and Joelle is no 6 – so they have a really good chance to excel in this competition while in front of a home crowd,” says Martin.

“Kiwis have recently watched Joelle and Paul at the Commonwealth Games on TV screens – now we get to watch them play some of the world’s best here in Tauranga.”

With the draw closed, the international entries are now confirmed – and the large number of nations represented will ensure the event will gain attention from around the globe. “Squash TV is broadcasting the event live around the world.”

Against all odds

NZ Squash Open tournament director Wayne Werder says the event is extremely positive not only for NZ but Tauranga, which has collectively got the event up and running against all odds.

“The organising committee is made up of the three local clubs – it’s an amazing story of collaboration between them, where normally clubs compete against each other on-court.”

Rewind 12 months, and Wayne says the committee had “no money, no glass court – a pretty big part of a squash event – and we were in a Covid environment where people couldn’t even come into NZ”.

The committee has worked since forming in 2015 to first deliver the 2017 World Junior

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Championships. They’d secured the World Men’s Championships in 2021 “but Covid got in the way”.

So they went back to the drawing board. “The group looked if there was another way to do this, which led us to think differently and come up with what we’re doing now,’ says Wayne, who is happy to say Tauranga will host the World Men’s Teams Championships next year.

“So it’s a two-year chance to for us which culminates in an even bigger one next year.”

Creating a legacy

Both Martin and Wayne say in Paul Coll and Joelle King, NZ hasn’t seen such high-profile players in squash since the days of Dame Susan Devoy and Ross Norman.

“From Squash NZ’s perspective our motive isn’t financial, it’s purely to provide a legacy of more people being inspired and wanting to play squash.

The target will be more juniors as well,” says Martin.

“Dame Susan and Ross – we were inspired by watching them play – we know Joelle and Paul offer a great opportunity for this too.”

Wayne agrees, saying the duo certainly have created a whole lot of interest across the sport. “A key part of running a major event like the NZ Open is ensuring you leave a legacy. With that in mind we’re working with the likes of Squash BOP and Squash NZ to run a give-it-a-go campaign with clubs and schools to encourage people to get involved with the sport.”

To purchase tickets to the Nations Cup and NZ Open, visit: https://www.iticket.co.nz/ events/2022/nov/festival-of-squash

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The first co-sanctioned New Zealand Squash Open tournament in 28 years – to be held in Tauranga this November 8-13 – is about to serve up multiple benefits to Aotearoa and its squash community.

The NZ Open, which is part of the PSA World Tour, will have a total of 48 players representing more than 20 countries on the state-of-theart glass court in the Trustpower Baypark Arena.

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It’s time to pay

Invoice due 20 October If you are a ratepayer, your Bay of Plenty Regional Council rates are no longer being invoiced by your city or district council. Instead, you will now receive one annual invoice directly from us. This year’s invoice is due 20 October unless you set up to pay by direct debit and spread the cost until June 2023.

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Advocacy in reach A new free public advocacy service has launched in Tauranga, providing support for people struggling to be heard or know where to go for help.

The service has been developed

by Carol Heena, a longserving social sector volunteer and employee, and is now at Greerton Library Tuesdays 2pm-4pm, and Welcome Bay Community Centre from 1pm3pm Wednesdays.

“As times have become very difficult for many people, it has become abundantly clear more people are requiring help from various agencies. “[Working in the social sector] there were a number of people who were unable to articulate their needs when in the middle of harrowing circumstances, I feel we owe people as a society to help where at all possible,” says Carol.

Emotional support

Often the free advocacy provides emotional support for clients who need a hand up, accompanying them to an appointment with professionals where they may feel overwhelmed, or simply assisting them in finding the information they need.

Carol says there are many people from all walks of life who

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have not received the help they require from a service because of their inability to communicate their needs or ask the right questions to achieve help.

Easily accessible

“For people in need of help they often cannot find advocates quickly enough to help them as, at present, advocacy help is often buried in services detail. Our aim is for help/advocacy to be easily accessible.

“Our service will help when and where we can to enable the person to help themselves, accompany them to a meeting and/or advocate on their behalf,” says Carol.

She is seeking more advocates

to volunteer two hours per month – advocates do not have to ‘specialise’ in the social sector, they just need to understand how to support people and have some knowledge in finding help.

The framework for the Free Advocacy Service is based along the lines of the Justice of the Peace service where advocates will be available in public service areas such as local community centres, by phone, and other areas based on demand.

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Free holiday fun at toy library

Katikati Toy Library is hosting a free Fun Day from 2.30pm next Tuesday, October 11, at its Henry Rd base – behind the Christian Centre – to offer a free activity to the community in the second week of the school holidays.

Western Bay of Plenty parents, grandparents, families – anyone with toddlers and school children in tow these holidays – are welcome to attend.

The library will have a range of toys out for play on the afternoon to suit all ages, some spot prizes, and some baking to share around.

The free afternoon of activity is aimed at giving the library a chance to connect with more of its community, who can burn off holiday energy or boredom. Find out more on the Katikati Toy Library Facebook page.

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Youngsters inspire hope via photo exhibition This school holidays offers the chance for Western Bay of Plenty residents to view a first-of-its-kind exhibition – promoting hope – at Tauranga Library.

main medium would be photography.

Golden Sands School’s Lyndsey Whettingsteel says the exhibition is an opportunity for young people to think about, create and share their photographic images of hope with the community.

“The aim of Tūmanako is to support our community to feel hope and connection during these uncertain times, and that rangatahi and tamariki realise how much their lives can inspire others in time of need.”

Students from Pahoia School, Katikati College, Papamoa Primary School, Papamoa College, Golden Sands School, Matahui School, Wairakei Inspired Kindergarten, Te Akau Ki, Omokoroa Point School, Brookfield Kindergarten, Tauranga Girls’ College and ACG Tauranga submitted photos.

Matahui School student Mahe Turnwald’s took a photo of hot air balloon “because I thought about how hope rises inside of me”. “The flame that keeps the hot air balloon going up into the air is like Hope. Hope is like a flame inside my heart. Sometimes it is big and sometimes it is small. When I determine to believe in myself and

Matahui School student Mahe Turnwald with Anton Turnwald of Katikati College.

‘Tūmanako: Through the Lens of Hope’ photographic exhibition opened at the library on October 1 with a reminder of the power of hope from the children who took photographs for the exhibition.

Tūmanako was created in 2015 when Wellington City Council approached SGINZ – a Buddhist organisation that promotes peace through individual transformation and contribution to society – to create an event to remember Hiroshima Day. Tūmanako has grown to be held across Aotearoa as an annual event where tamariki and rangatahi create works of art to share their aspirations for a peaceful, inclusive and nuclear-free world.

WBOP first

The first time Tūmanako being held in the Western BOP, local schoolchildren were tasked with submitting photos of something that gave them hope and an explanation of why their photo makes them feel hope – for the exhibition.

Due to Covid, the committee for Tūmanako decided this region’s exhibition should focus on ‘Hope’ due to the significant impact on young people’s mental health and wellbeing and the

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others my hope comes back.” Mahe says being part of Tūmanako has reminded him “that hope is all around me and inside of me”. “I hope that Tūmanako inspires many children and youth that there are lots and lots of ways to find hope.”

Exhibition open

The exhibition opening was MC’d by Katikati College head boy Anton Turnwald and student Leo Uemura from Papamoa Primary School and opened with a heart-warming performance from the Golden Sands’ Kapa Haka Group.

The exhibition is on display at Tauranga Library until Saturday, October 15

Darn cute Demi Demi is a three-month-old female puppy.

Demi loves to go for walks and loves cuddles. Don’t be fooled by Demi’s tiny puppy size – what she lacks in stature she makes up for in sass and personality!

She is only a young girl so can’t be left at home by herself for too long, so an owner who is home for at least part of the day would suit her best.

With lots of continued training and gentle guidance she will become

the best dog she can be! So get in there and apply for her – as she can’t wait to find her forever family!

If you’d like more information, give the Tauranga centre a call on: 07 578 0245.

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The city’s disgrace!

Fifteenth Ave/Cameron Rd. This intersection, arguably the busiest in Tauranga, has three lanes in each approach.

It was necessarily quite functional, albeit lacking dedicated left-turn lanes. The contractors, a few months ago, closed one lane on 15th Ave, and one on the north Cameron Rd direction. They then went away. Who knows when they will return? This is a difficult intersection to avoid and contractors have made no friends with motorists.

The situation shows either a high level of incompetence by the contractor, and by extension, the principal, city council, or it has been done deliberately. Defensive arguments from the council spokesman are inevitable, however when working on busy roads, particularly urban roads, if you open six work sites – you need six teams to carry out the work! Otherwise, don’t open the sites. This is particularly important with major intersections.

Cameron Rd is a disgrace. D Russell, Welcome Bay Tauranga City Council director of transport, Brendan Bisley, responds: The lane reduction on 15th Ave is associated with roadworks on Cameron

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A lot of servicemen join up because they can’t get a job. A case of foot and mouth – ie. no shoes on their feet and nothing in their belly.

I served on HMS Belfast, she was, in 1968, permanently moored in Upper Portsmouth Harbour.

I was there nine months. Just forward of us was the Yacht Britannia. She had a crew aboard and the yacht title is a misnomer, she is a seagoing liner. She never left the berth while I was there. There isn’t a company in the world that could afford to have a liner just sit there. But the British Royals do it.

They say the Queen does a good job, but the way I see it if you payed a waiter $2000 an hour you would expect good service. Britain and the Commonwealth are supposed to be democratic, yet if I was to meet the Queen I’d be expected to bow to her: To say I am a lesser person than her. Yet if I met US President, I would warmly shake his hand and as I see it USA has the greatest and richest democracy in the world.

My one regret when I was on the Belfast, is when I went ashore to see my girlfriend I would have to walk past Charles Dickens House/Museum, which was free to go in. I kept telling myself I must stop and go in there one day and I never did.

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Rd. Previously there were two right-turn lanes from 15th Ave onto Cameron Rd, but with that section of Cameron currently reduced to a single lane, we needed to drop one of the lanes for safety reasons (to avoid having two lanes of turning traffic merging into one).

The works on Cameron Rd are progressing. The section of Cameron Rd between 15th and 14th Ave has been slower than expected, due to underground services being more extensive than shown on the service plans held by various utility companies. Council utilises those plans to get an indication of what is below-ground for the initial project design, then undertakes potholing to confirm what is actually there before we start the main excavation. The potholing showed more services below the ground than was indicated by the service plans and the new stormwater pipes therefore needed to be redesigned to fit around the services. While this was done, the lanes on Cameron and 15th were reopened, allowing traffic to use both lanes. Lane restrictions were put back in place once works got underway again. The works between 15th and 14th Aves should be completed in about three weeks and once the new manholes being constructed in the road are sealed up, access to the closed lane will be reopened.

Yes – we do need Royalty!

Re: ‘Do we really need Royalty’ (The Weekend Sun, September 30).

Ken Jones asks “do we really need Royalty?” He believes we have an “elected government to run the country”.

My answer is yes – absolutely – we definitely need our historical British Royalty as Head of State.

What are the alternatives? NZ does not have a Constitution, only Acts of Parliament. These Acts can be repealed if they become unsuitable.

If NZ discarded Royalty as Head of State then there’s a very real, and dangerous possibility of co-governance and partnership, based on the false version of the Treaty of Waitangi.

This would amount to a country being run on race and we would become an apartheid, third world country.

Pete Kelly, Te Puna

What’s in a name…

If the media were concerned with serving the majority of New Zealanders they would be investigating and reporting on matters of national concern, topics like what authority enabled the country’s official name New

Zealand to be replaced by the unofficial name Aotearoa in official signage, such as passports and stamps. This clearly shows how complicit they are in promoting the Government’s racially selective agenda.

The Prime Minister, when addressing the United Nations’ General Assembly, used the name New Zealand, as did the name plate at the New Zealand representatives’ table, acknowledging that Aotearoa would not be recognised as a country.

B Johnson, Omokoroa

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The wheels are falling off It really does seem that, under this current Government, the wheels are falling off.

After five years of inattention, our region’s infrastructure continues to struggle with the growing population.

Even after two years of minimal use during New Zealand’s near total lockdown, our roads are falling into ever worse condition and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency can’t seem to keep up with repairs. Last weekend we saw multiple motorists stranded in the rain and dark on the side of State

Highway 29 as they travelled over the Kaimais.

Potholes had got so bad that people’s tyres were flattened and some even had whole wheels damaged and had to be towed to safety. What a nightmare it was for these motorists.

While it showed the true nature of the kind locals on the Kaimais, who helped stranded motorists, it should not be necessary for private citizens to rescue each other due to shoddy roads.

You really do have to question the budgeting acumen of officials at NZTA? Thousands spent on a rebrand to Waka Kotahi.

Thousands spent on a giant ZERO that lights up. That’s thousands of dollars spent on publicity instead of on safety upgrades or even just regular maintenance.

NZTA has blamed the weather and something they refer to as “network conditions”. Yes, it’s been rainy, and all over New Zealand people are being prevented from travelling due to slips. But a decent programme of preventative maintenance could have saved many people from massive inconvenience last weekend.

Healthier homes for 142,000 Kiwis The Healthy Homes Initiative was established to support New Zealand families to live in warm, dry homes.

A warm, dry home is central to the wellbeing of our people.

This week a three-year evaluation report on the Healthy Homes Initiative was released and has shown some incredibly positive results.

More than 31,000 children, pregnant women and 111,000 of their family members are warmer and healthier thanks to this initiative.

More than 100,000 interventions have been delivered providing education, beds and bedding, curtains, housing relocation, and heating to those who need it most.

Poor housing stock can make people sick and by improving housing conditions, people are healthier and more likely to stay in school or in work, while also relieving pressure on the health system. As a direct

result of this initiative it was reported hospitalisations have reduced by 19.8 per cent, school attendance has increased by three per cent and employment increased by four per cent. A nationwide rollout of the programme is expected to be complete end of 2022.

These results support this Government’s decision to expand the programme nationwide.

Five years ago we inherited a programme from the previous government that was underfunded and narrowly targeted. Our government invested $30 million in the initiative and in Budget 2022 funded its nationwide extension.

The programme is part of the Government’s wider housing programme, which includes major investment in rebuilding the public housing sector (10,000 additional homes and counting), retrofitting state houses to bring them up to standard and extensive funding for critical housing infrastructure.

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Support for when you need it most Jo Mathers was diagnosed with breast cancer a few weeks before last Christmas and is grateful to Tauranga Breast Cancer Support service for helping her along her ongoing cancer journey.

Jo Mathers is thankful for the support of her family throughout her breast cancer journey.

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The 64-year-old says the news of her diagnosis came after a she got a mammogram late-2021.

“It was a week of waiting around Christmas-time which wasn’t a very good time. Then I got a consult with the surgeon to tell me that it was cancer,” says Jo. She says the cancer she has, known as HER2-Positive, was very small and luckily detected early. “The surgeon told me they could get it out and he didn’t think it was in the lymph nodes.”

Jo Mathers swapped out her bike for her walking shoes on Wednesday, taking part in the Hot Pink Walk.

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her every step of the way, checking in on her with phone calls and offering her meals when she didn’t feel up to it. “I just have absolute gratitude for Breast Cancer Support Tauranga because there’s nothing like someone who has been through the journey themselves,” says Jo. Having gone through surgery, chemotherapy as well radiotherapy, Jo is now receiving Herceptin – a drug that prevents further cancer growth – which

Jo Mathers (left) after breast surgery earlier in the year, accompanied by her daughter Lana.

she will receive until March 2023.

“We don’t know we’re going to get something like cancer, we don’t expect it but if we know there’s support there, it really helps a lot,” says Jo, who also thanks her family, friends and medical professionals

helping her through her treatments.

If you are going through breast cancer, or awaiting diagnostic test results and need support, visit: https://www.breastcancerbop.org.nz/ Georgia Minkhorst

Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ invites Bay of Plenty residents to get amongst the many initiatives this October to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

From pink socks on rugby fields to the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal to the Pink Ribbon Walk Challenge – October is the time to show support and fundraise for the more than 3500 Kiwi women diagnosed with breast cancer each year, and also to ensure women are being vigilant about breast health.

BCFNZ’s chief executive Ah-Leen Rayner says breast cancer is most treatable when it’s caught early – “it’s vital for us to keep spreading

this life-saving message when we’ve all been so distracted by Covid-19 these past few years”.

“We’re urging women to make sure they’re up-date with their mammograms, and to see a doctor quickly if they notice any symptoms.

“This October we’re also asking NZers to contribute to our vision of zero deaths from breast cancer. As a charity that receives no Government funding, the generosity of Kiwis donating to our cause will make a huge difference to further our work in research, education, advocacy and patient support.”

Find out more ways to get involved with Breast Cancer Awareness Month at: breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/bcam

How to self-check your breasts Get to know your breasts! Know what feels normal for you with a once-monthly ‘self-check’.

Usually, you would do this just after your period has ended; or, if you no longer have a period, at the same time each month.

Breasts may become enlarged, tender, and lumpy before a menstrual period starts, making it difficult to know what is normal at that time, even more so in pregnancy.

What changes should you be aware of?

Dr Deborah McMurtrie and the team at Medex say the following are things to be aware of.

A lump or thickening in your breast that is new and does not go away or feels different from the rest of the breast tissue. Puckering or dimpling of the breast skin. Swelling under the armpit where your lymph nodes are. Nipple changes; if a nipple becomes pulled in, or changes in position or size or develops a discharge. A change in breast size, one

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Women with breast pain often worry it is breast cancer, but only five per cent of breast cancer is painful.

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More than just a top dog!

No matter what happens next month, Tauranga dog owner Nicole Baker is extremely proud of her Australian Kelpie named ‘Jupiter’.

Finding your thin place…

In Celtic spirituality there is the concept of ‘thin places’.

Places where we experience something different to the normal – where peace, joy, hope stir within.

For some people it is the beach, for others (like myself ), the gnarly green hillscapes; for others the beauty of music or art.

Our souls are awakened and restored by these thin places where we can return to ourselves and, sometimes, return to an awareness of God. As a leadership coach I journeyed regularly with people in burnout.

Invariably the demands of work, and occasionally family, wear down on our emotional resilience.

We can find ourselves empty and fragile, giving our all to the demanding external world, finding little in our inner world to sustain us. An ongoing imbalance between

eternal performance and internal regeneration can be catastrophic.

I suspect many diagnosis of depression and anxiety are consequences of living lives of impossible output. To restore we need to find our ‘thin place’.

I remember dealing with someone who was enduring a ridiculous workload – he chose to swim an hour at midday, this sustained him.

He said when his head entered the water he forgot the external world. We are not all going to restore by swimming – but we can learn the places/things that do.

Get to know your soul, get to know what your heart needs.

We all need a spirituality that connects us to God, each other and ourselves. So find your thin place – where heaven and earth meet for you!

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“He’s just been named a finalist in New Zealand Top Dog ’22 which is a huge competition run by a company called Frog Recruitment – they focus on dogs,” Nicole Baker and Jupiter says Nicole. enjoying time at the beach.

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“This year they received 350 entries for the category that I submitted Jupiter into.”

With voting closing October 5, Jupiter will learn his fate in the competition next month.

However, to Nicole Jupiter is much more than just a pet – he’s changed her life. Before Jupiter came along, Nicole’s struggle with mental health severely impacted her career.

“My whole role now is remote, and I used to struggle staying in roles with companies. I’d get really stressed and anxious and it would just be too much for me and I’d end up just having to leave.

I’ve had a rocky career history,” says Nicole.

Now, Jupiter has changed her mental and work life for the better – that’s why she submitted him

into the ‘work from home category’ in the NZTD competition.

Nicole says the category focuses on how your dog helps improve your mental health when you’re working remotely “which has become a lot more common due to Covid-19”.

“I got Jupiter just as I started the job I’m currently in – and it’s crazy the difference Jupiter is a NZ Top Dog he’s made in my life. category finalist.

I’m still in the role and got over my one-year milestone, which doesn’t sound like much to a lot of people, but for me it really is. “Jupiter just made me focus on the present and I felt that a lot of the time my anxiety makes me either obsess over the past or focus too much on the future. “Having a little furchild made me focus 100 per cent on the present because I have a little life to look after.”

Aside from being a great support to Nicole, Jupiter has had to show off his repertoire of tricks to make it to the competition finals and is classified as an advanced trick dog. Simon L. Herbst

How we deal with animal emergencies I love emergencies.

They require quick-thinking, elegant action and masterful communication with the animal’s owner to succinctly explain the situation, gather enough information to help treat the animal effectively and to delicately handle the owner’s emotion, which might be extreme at times.

What constitutes an emergency

for animal owners and guardians is often relative. For example, one night I had a phone call from a little old lady very concerned because she had found a knot in her dog Daisy’s coat and urgently

wanted to have her seen to remove it. The other extreme is the scenario where we get a phone call late at night from someone saying: “My dog’s been vomiting for two weeks and has collapsed this morning, can I bring him in?”

Having a good working knowledge of what signs to look for to determine if your pet’s health is at risk is a very helpful investment. Next month’s article will outline some handy tips.

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Get your paws on quality pet products!

Paws & Partners bring the best to your precious canine and feline friends with their quality pet accessories and products.

Animal lovers Scott and Nicole Brown sold their Auckland veterinary clinic last year and moved to the Bay of Plenty to have more space for their cherished dogs and horses.

The pair are no strangers to the pet accessory game either.

“We’ve been wholesaling for seven years, supplying vet clinics and retailers around NZ; and have moved into the retail market this year,” says Scott.

Their new store at 89 Grey St, Tauranga City, will boast their quality range of pet accessories and products, including leather collars and leashes of the renowned German brand ‘Hunter’. “[Hunter] specialise in leather products that are all tanned in Italy and handmade in their own factory in Germany, so it’s top end of the

to meet suppliers.

They also offer products from other European companies such as: ‘Dog Copenhagen’, ‘WAUDOG’, ‘Anteprima’ and ‘AiryVest’.

Scott Brown with his dogs Luna and Suzie at Paw & Partners in the city.

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market products,” says Scott.

Paws & Partners offers a range of “vegan dog-wear”, plus toys, beds and bowls made from recycled and biodegradable materials. “If they go into landfill they completely breakdown – so all environmentallyfriendly,” says Scott.

Paws & Partners literally go the distance to provide the finest products for your pets too, by travelling to Europe

Protecting your pets in summer Skin issues are a common problem for pet owners, especially during the warmer months.

Animals scratching, chewing, and licking are not only distressing for the animal but for owners too. Good flea control is an important starting point.

As weather gets warmer flea populations can multiple quickly, survive and reproduce outside.

It’s important all pets in the house are treated with an effective, long-lasting flea control product.

Pets can continually pick up new fleas from infested environments, so it’s important to treat your house and outside areas. In the garden, clean up leaf litter that can harbour flea nests and consider treating with an outdoor insect treatment.

Another common reason a pet is itchy is due to an allergy.

A common allergy occurring in the Bay of Plenty for pets is groundcover weed, Wandering Jew. Hairless contact points such as paws and abdomen are affected. Fortunately, we have anti-itch medication without the side effects of steroids.

Fall in love with fantastic Farrah The stunning Farrah!

This beautiful chocolate four-year-old cat is gentle-natured, optimistically cautious and offers love in spades.

Farrah came to the rescue after taking shelter from a storm with her newborns on someone’s porch.

Since then, she’s been living in the thick of her foster home with other cats and a small dog.

Farrah copes well with other animals but would thrive being the one and only.

Farrah enjoys quiet and would be best suited to

In addition, they are now stocking ‘Orijen’ and ‘Acana’ dog foods because “it’s biologically appropriate nutrition that we trust and use for our dogs”.

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a home with older children or only adults where she can settle in. Once she trusts, her love is immeasurable. Farrah is desexed, microchipped, and being fostered in Rotorua. To find out more, message the RRR Facebook page: www.facebook.com/RRRFeline

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Skinimilism: skin and minimalism ‘Skinimilism’ isn’t a typo. In fact, it is a new trendy term combining the terms ‘skin’ and ‘minimalism’ that first started appearing in 2021.

The idea is that you use excellent skincare products and discard layers of makeup and number of products that you use. There is even the suggestion that you go out in public without makeup on occasionally. If that idea is slightly terrifying to you, then Tranquillo can help you with natural looking mineral makeup.

You only require a couple of products to emphasise your features such as highlighters for your cheeks/eyes/lips. I use blush on my eyes as well as my cheeks and by spritzing you can increase the intensity.

Also consider multitasking products. For example, masks can also be a light exfoliation massaged with the pre-cleanser or as an occlusion over your night cream.

Leave it on overnight for increased penetration.

If you want to try ‘skinimilism’ for yourself then

keep it simple with an excellent skincare routine that uses quality products and minimise your makeup. Also, do not forget the general advice we have mentioned in previous articles such as drinking plenty of water, getting a good night’s sleep and protecting your skin from the elements.

Combine all these suggestions and soon you will be at the forefront of beauty throughout the world.

Contact Tranquillo now for a skin analysis to receive a unique skincare programme that includes skin-friendly products. Stay warm and dry out there!

The calmness superpower “Calmness is a human superpower. The ability to not overreact or take things personally keeps your mind clear and your heart at peace” – Unknown.

When you feel tired or frustrated it is easier to react to stressful or difficult situations. What isn’t easy is choosing to be calm. Being calm is not a weakness, being calm

is an incredible strength, and remaining calm in a stressful situation means you choose to mentally, or even physically, step away from it, to assess what the best course of action may be, to take time to breathe and to think things through. This action helps you to resist being drawn immediately into the drama.

Also, check in with yourself on whether this drama deserves your energy. Create a daily routine…

meditation, a walk… that allows you to take the time to find that stillness within you.

What resource can you use in times of stress that helps you use your calmness superpower?

If you’d like to know more about coaching to strengthen yourself and to deal with stress, phone Mary Parker, The Fast Track Coach, on: 021 258 2145, or visit: www.thefasttrackcoach.co.nz

Where has the Chondroitin gone? (Part 1) A quick review of New Zealandmade joint supplements found none with the recommended levels of Chondroitin Sulphate.

76a Grey Street, Tauranga

Abundant Health

Ph. 07 578 1111

I did find two quality US-made supplements for sale in here in NZ that do meet this standard, as does my joint supplement.

The international research and recommendation of CS for osteoarthritis more than a decade. There are numerous overseas companies that manufacture supplements that have therapeutic levels of CS. This begs the question as to why not in NZ? What could be the reason NZ companies exclude therapeutic amounts of CS? A quick check on the most extensive online supplement store found that most NZ-made joint supplements, including the biggest selling products, had, on average, only 200mg of CS. Typically these are marketed as a ‘one-a-day’ products that are mostly glucosamine with little or no chondroitin.

The only reason I can conclude is the cost of chondroitin. I’ve just purchased a new batch of high-grade avian-sourced CS and the cost is

about nine times that of glucosamine. If you took the topselling joint products and reduced the glucosamine from (around) 1500mg to 800mg and added 800mg of chondroitin, the consumer price would likely need to double or the profit would more than halve.

I have no doubt that most of the benefits people get from my supplement are from the chondroitin.

Scientists have identified about 30 benefits adding therapeutic levels of chondroitin has on the chemistry and function of joints and the joint capsule. While some of these are complex, the benefits are mostly to improve the function of cartilage-secreting chondrocyte cells and by regulating destructive enzymes and joint capsule inflammation. The bottom line is less pain and more mobility. For more information, give me a call or email: john@abundant.co.nz You can read my newsletter at: www.abundant.co.nz John Arts is a qualified nutritional medicine practitioner and founder of Abundant Health. Contact John on 0800 423 559. To read more go to www.sunlive.co.nz

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eyes to her rollercoaster

Sarah Clement has been living with bipolar for more than 15 years and has written a book to create better understanding of what it is really like to live with this mental health disorder.

Diagnosed at age 19, Sarah, now 34, lives with Bipolar Disorder Type One – the most severe type characterised by severe mania and severe depression.

“Before I was diagnosed I was not in a good way,” says Sarah Clement says living with bipolar is being like stuck on a Sarah. “It started when rollercoaster ride with extreme highs and lows. Photo: John Borren I was 16 and I was mildly depressed – that was my first experience.” feels shame after a manic episode. “When you’re This year Sarah published her book called ‘My Bipolar Journey - The rollercoaster manic it doesn’t last very long and then you crash ride I can never get off’. She wanted to write the down into quite severe depression.” book from a personal standpoint to share with The switch from mania to depression is others. devastating, says Sarah. “It’s hard to go from “Most books I’ve read about bipolar have been really manic to really depressed because they’re so written by doctors, or psychologists and they talk opposite, so it can be quite devastating going from very clinically about it but you don’t get the personal one to the other and it’s not easy to deal with.” view. I’ve had trouble with people understanding it...family and general public not getting it, but I’ve Daily life also have mental health professionals not get it – Thankfully, Sarah has not been sick since 2019 and that has been really tough.” when she needed to be hospitalised after being in a mixed state of mania and depression, and suicidal.

Manic state However, her manic episodes seem to reoccur Sarah says depression is quite well understood, every three years. “It’s a bit of a worry because I however people lack understanding of mania. wonder what’s going to go wrong.” Managing daily “A manic episode is characterised by a sustained life, Sarah says: “I have quite a list of medications period of abnormally-elevated mood where you that I can just not live without...the medication can be irritable, agitated, holds me to keep me stable and well” .“I feel like I have intense energy, racing do live well but it’s always sort of in the back of my thoughts, suicidal thoughts, mind.” decreased need for sleep, and taking risks such as over Win a book spending and risky sexual Thanks to Sarah, The Sun has a copy of her encounters.” book to give away to one lucky reader. To be in to Sarah says the behaviours win, tell us what is a manic episode characterised of being in a manic state are by? Enter online at www.sunlive.co.nz under heavily judged and can put you into dangerous the competition section. Entries must be in by situations. “It’s like being drunk but you haven’t Tuesday, October 11. To contact Sarah about her book, drunk anything...it’s just a high,” says Sarah, who email: mybipolarjourneynz@gmail.com Georgia Minkhorst

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

Brass bands, blues jams, and a farewell I’ve got a bunch of disparate things for you today, much of it live music of various sorts.

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blaze destroyed band equipment, instruments, photos and honours boards. The band community is rallying round.

The contests run two full days: free entry for Saturday’s solo and party events and a $5 charge for Sunday’s band events. It is, however, free if you’re in band uniform, though simply dusting off your old Sgt Pepper’s fancy dress outfit probably won’t cut it...

Tauranga City Brass is pretty good at this, having brought back a trophy and a silver from the July National Champs in Wellington. We wish them all good luck!

And a couple of upcoming things...

But first of all I wanted to mention the death of yet another from Tauranga’s musical community.

Dexter Fell, accordionist and much-loved member of Tauranga Acoustic Music Club, died last weekend after suffering a serious stroke. His funeral was on Wednesday.

Dexter had been playing for a long time.

He had a very broad repertoire and was a skilled improviser. He’d played with bands in Hamilton, Napier and Dunedin – including performing there with the legendary Hyram Twang – and mentored a Sunday afternoon accordion group here once a month. You could catch him regularly at various local farmers’ markets and occasionally at the Omokoroa Boat Club, Bluesy where he played in a duo The Tauranga Blues with guitarist and fine Jam, which for some singer Gerry Meister. years has been a fixture at I ran into Dexter often Jack Dusty’s Ale House through the years and he in Bureta, and before that was unfailingly helpful and Driver’s Bar at Eleventh friendly: who else would Ave, recently relocated to lend you an accordion at the Tauranga Sport Fishing, short notice? He was partial which is down at Sulphur Point to Irish tunes, playing with on Keith Allen Drive. the band Accord on St Patrick’s As it always has, it takes place days, and lately entertaining folk on the second Wednesday of the at retirement villages with month – which makes the next Grant Dengate. Sheryl Bond one Wednesday, October 12 – Tauranga City Brass Band’s youngest from the TAMC told me: member Arthur Thompson. at 7pm with Chill Factor, led by “his friendship, guidance and bass player David Porter, as encouragement will be sorely the House Band. missed”. A lot of people are feeling that this week; I had held off mentioning this in case it was a thanks for the music Dexter. complete disaster and had to move back after a couple of months but – good news – it has been a Brassy huge success and the bigger room has allowed the Some music doesn’t really need introduction or jams to expand even further. Anyone wanting to explanation: you’ll know immediately if it’s for you. Yodelling, for instance. Yodelling is certainly a take part should message Simon Fenlon or David dedicated and skilful (if inherently funny) artform. via Facebook. Meanwhile Jack Dusty’s is running a But nothing I say will change whatever perception popular open mic night in its place.

And one quick gig. Expert Celtic multiyou already have. instrumentalist Rennie Pearson is coming to I think the same is true of brass band music, so town, to the Jam Factory on October 15, I’ll skip to the chase. Next weekend, on October highlighting the music of Ireland, Scotland and 15-16, Tauranga City Brass will host the Waikato/ Maritime Canada.

Bay of Plenty Regional Brass Band Contest at He’s something of a storyteller and plays wooden Tauranga Boys’ College. flute, guitar, Irish tin whistles, bodhran (Irish Having had the last two years’ contests cancelled due to It-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named, it’s third time drum), fiddle and sings. As well as playing solo, duo and band shows he’s also toured with Irish lucky but already disaster has struck the Rotorua Dance troupes Celtica and Celtic Illusion in NZ Brass Band when a fire ruined their rooms earlier and Australia as their flute and bodhran player. this week. They reckon about 120 years’ worth His new album ‘From Across The Seas’ has just of history has gone after the early morning been released.

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Tauranga Gem & Mineral Club’s Bryce Cooper.

Photo: John Borren.

Rocks, gems and passion!

Tauranga Gem & Mineral Club is sharing their passion of everything rocks, minerals and gems by hosting the Gemstone, Crystal & Fossil Show 2022 at Tauranga Racecourse from today, October 7 to Sunday, October 9.

The indoor event puts the passion for stones front and centre – offering visitors the chance to be amazed and surprised at what treasures lay beneath our feet.

Tauranga Gem & Mineral Club member Bryce Cooper says the show offers something for rock enthusiasts and the general public – especially those keen to learn more about the hobby.

“Open 9am-5pm today and Saturday, October 8, then 9am-4pm Sunday, October 9, the show is split into two halls – one where collectors and those intrigued can buy anything gem and mineralrelated, and the other hall having plenty to keep the young and old entertained.”

There will be outstanding displays of gemstones, fossils and crystals from throughout NZ and the

world, kids’ activities, live demonstrations, plus fossils, gemstones, minerals, crystals, jewellery, carvings, metaphysical supplies for sale.

Bryce says his club has people with a range of rockrelated interests. “It’s really a hobby full of diverse fields. Some people have the geology interest; others like collecting the specifics of minerals in rocks, some like to cut rocks up – that’s what I like doing!

Our clubroom, at Historic Village, has a workshop for cutting and polishing stone.”

The club conducts monthly field trips for rock hunters, separate club nights for juniors and seniors, work nights for cutting and polishing, and regular collection viewing nights.

The Gemstone, Crystal & Fossil Show 2022 is at Tauranga Racecourse from today, October 7 to Sunday, October 9. Ticket entry is adult $5, child $3, family $10 on the door.

A huge rock, fossil and mineral auction is on Saturday evening, with items for viewing at the show Friday and Saturday. To join Tauranga Gem & Mineral Club, visit: www.tgmclub.com Merle Cave

Myrtle rust - a menace to our native trees Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital has set up a fun quiz campaign to get the community clued up on the biggest biosecurity threats to New Zealand.

A well-established threat is myrtle rust – an invasive and destructive disease. “It can cause a tree to go bright yellow but people think their plants are okay because it looks green,” says Plant & Food Research’s Dr Beccy Ganley.

Myrtle rust is known to infect

native trees such as Pōhutakawa, Rātā and Mānuka. “In five years’ time we’ll probably have a good understanding of whether we’re going to see Pōhutakawa die or not, but at this stage we don’t know.”

“If you get myrtle rust on your clothes – wash your clothes,” says Beccy, as the disease is windborne.

The quiz runs from Monday, People are encouraged to visit September 26-October 24, with MPI’s website if they detect the epic local adventures and weekly disease to learn how to correctly prizes to be won. To play the remove myrtle rust. quiz, visit: www.great biosecurity Photo: Stacey Bryan. quiz.co.nz

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VOODOO LOUNGE Fri 7th Toybox 6pm The Funk Drop with Omega B 9pm Sat 8th Van Brookes 3pm Nightshift ft. Cheeky Cat / Groundhog / Hatta 9pm Sun 9th DJ Carloose 3pm Euphoria Bros 9pm Wed 12th Voodoo Jam Night 9pm Thurs 13th Live Singer-Songwriter Sessions 9pm CROWN & BADGER Fri 7th Josh Pow 9pm Sat 8th Midnight Fizz 9pm

ASTROLABE BREW BAR Fri 7th Camila Lenhart 6-9pm DJ’s Encee / Daara P 9pm Sat 8th Aysha & Gabriel 6-9pm DJ Zeca 9pm

JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) Sat 8th Kiwi Bandits 7.30-10.30pm Sun 9th Self Righteous Brothers 3-6pm Wed 12th Open Mic Night 7pm

THE RISING TIDE Fri 7th Adam McLean 6.30pm Sat 8th Damo Innes 7pm Sun 9th Caleb Cross 2.30pm

MT BREW CO. Sun 9th James Jenkins 4-7pm

LATITUDE 37 Fri 7th Caleb Cross 8.30pm Sat 8th St Marcus 8.30pm Sun 9th Annie G 4-7pm

RSA TE PUKE Sun 9th Karaoke with Annie G 7pm

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and a tonne of prizes!

www.greatbiosecurityquiz.co.nz

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Saturday 8 Oct A Course in Miracles

Are you stuck in the past, grievances and resentments? Get over it! Free forgiveness workshop that transforms your thinking from fear to Love. Text 021 0274 2502

Bay Singles Social Group

Join a bunch of over 50’s young singles.

Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! Ph Delia 027 284 8762 or 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 02176 8043 info@bethel.org.nz

Boules - Petanque

Tauranga/BOP Club. Social and competitive play. Boules available.

Every Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday.

New players welcome. Phone Ray on 027 756 3565

Flag Gridiron Practice

Arataki Park. Saturday 10am. Come down and give Flag Gridiron a try. It’s one of the fastest growing sports in NZ. All welcome

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

Grow On Shed Open

Cheap Seeds and seedlings and free gardening advice. Open every Saturday 9.30am-10.30 am. Down the side of the Katikati Community Centre 45 Beach Rd

Justice of the peace

The Crossing Shopping Mall 2 Taurikura Drive 10am-noon

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Rd 12.45pm-3pm

Katikati Moggies Market

War Memorial Hall, Main Road 9am-12pm. Your long standing monthly Market is on again. Come and check us out ! Vendors: moggiesmarket21@gmail.com

Katikati Toy Library

Family-focused facility offering 600+ toys to loan to children zero-10. Tues 6.30-8pm Weds 2.30-4pm Sat 9am-10am. Located behind the Christian Centre, Henry Rd, Katikati

LOL Laughter Wellness

Spring into Spring and laugh away the Winter blues with us every Saturday. 10am-10.45am Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way. Koha. Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com www.lollaughterwellness.weebly.com

Mount Music

Our club day in on today at Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Road from 1-4pm. Afternoon tea provided - come and enjoy

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. Start time 1.30pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome.

Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

Papamoa Table Tennis Club

Saturday Club session for all ages and abilities, 2pm to 4pm, Papamoa College Gym. Adults $5, Students $4 Ph John 021 0386025

Sabbath Services

Church of God’s Love (COG7) meeting Saturday at 70 Pooles Rd, Greerton from 10.30am. This Sabbath’s sermon: ‘Beware of False Prophets Pt2. www.churchofgodslove.com

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

Sat & Wed 9am. Free Taiji / 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 Rd & 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

Te Puke Scottish Society

Dance, Saturday, 15 October, 7.0010.30pm, Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St, Te Puke. Great music, aircon hall, light supper, raf es. ntry . ontact alerie 3 093

Tauranga Social Dance

Sequence Dancing from 7-10pm Wesley

Church Hall 100 13th Ave this Saturday 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

Welcome Farmers’ Market

Come visit this vibrant and welcoming market! At Changepoint hurch, or on the first aturday of the month at Faith Bible College.

9am-1pm Saturdays. www. welcomefarmersmarket.co.nz

Sunday 9 Oct

Accordion Music Group

16th October, Welcome Bay Hall, 1-4pm, $4.00, every 3rd Sunday of the month, new players and visitors welcome, come join us.

Ph Joy 027 285 3093

Car Boot Sale Rescheduled

Otumoetai College Car Park Windsor Road at 8,0am to raise funds for Otumoetai Rotary. Sellers $10 a space. Details Brian 021 122 8735

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

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

Golden Oldies Rugby

Are you 35yrs plus, enjoy socialising, and want something to do on Sunday arvos? Then Golden Oldies rugby is for you. If this sounds like you; please ‘phone Tauranga Old Stars 027 282 8821 or email taurangaoldstars@gmail. com for more info

Kayak training Pilot Bay

8.30am at Pilot bay next to the Whaka amas. Come and freshen up your kayaking skills and have a coffee after. Email me zeb@frew.gen.nz

Music Group Sunday Sessions

Play an instrument? Love to sing? Come along & join in! 1st & 3rd Sundays of every month.

4:30pm-5:30pm, Mt Maunganui. $15 per/person Ph: 027 475 1023

Papamoa Lions Club Market

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

Pickleball outdoors

Pickleball at the Matua Courts, 110 Levers Rd 1-4pm. Join our friendly group and play in the sunshine.

Paddles provided. Bob 027 478 6282

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

Symphonic Band Concert

1pm Katikati college Sunday 9th October. NZ Concert Band Association weekend. Tunes from American in Paris, Westside Story, Vaughan William’s folk song suite Admission by donation

Tauranga Country Music Club

9:30am-3:30pm. Aquinas College, Tauranga. Bookings available per day/ week. Enquiries camps@stingrays. basketball

Cherrywood Probus

Te Puke Bridge Club, 4 Queen St, Mondays 7pm start cost $5 new members welcome phone Mike 027 495 5284 or Lou 07 573 8184

Chess Mount Maunganui

We welcome new players to join our group at the Lyceum Club rooms, 68 First Ave, every Monday 1pm to 3pm. $3. Beth 021 0261 7944

Meet every 2nd Monday of Month at Citizen Club 13th Ave 10am. Come along for fun friendship & fellowship.

Visitors very welcome Ph Pam 578 3757 Mount Maunganui RSA Chess club, 544 Maunganui Rd, Mondays 7pm onwards. excl. Public holidays. for more info http:/www.westernbopchess. weebly.com/ or search “Western BOP Chess”

Dutch Friendly Support Network

Coffee morning 1st Monday of month, 10am-12noon. $4 entry.

Vintage Car Club Rooms, Cliff Rd, Tauranga. Ph Bernadette 07 572 3968

Free Conversational English Classes

9.30-11.30am during school terms.

Holy Trinity Church, 3rd Ave. Come and learn to improve your English and meet new friends. Inquiries: 021 060 0101

Greerton Garden Club

Greerton Garden Club meets 2nd Monday each month at St James Church hall Pooles Rd. Greerton, at 1pm. Visitors Welcome.

Phone 07 5628855

Justice of the Peace

Arataki Community Centre 10am-Noon. Court House. McLean Street 1pm-3pm.

Ladies Scrimmages

Trustpower Arena at 6pm. $5 per night. For more info please email competitions@tauranga.basketball

Let’s Learn Something New

An A-Z of Clubs, Courses & Classes happening now. Find an activity, join, & do it! All ages. www.letslearn.co.nz or ph 07 544 9557

Mt RSA Indoor Bowls

Mt RSA Indoor Bowls - new club time Mondays, 12.15 for 12.30pm game. Newcomers welcome. Contact Joy on 0210 912 7589 or Alice on 0210 642 337

Papamoa Family History Group

9.30am-2.30pm Papamoa Library.

Those interested in exploring their family history are invited to join us to start their research journey. $5 for visitors

Pickleball outdoors

Pickleball at the Matua Courts, 110 Levers Rd 1-4pm. Join our friendly group and play in the sunshine.

Paddles provided. Bob 027 478 6282

Tauranga Bird Club

Annual General Meeting and e cellent resentation on utter ies.

Matua Hall, Levers Road, 7.30pm.

Everyone very welcome to learn more about our Club

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every Monday 9.30am also 2nd & 4th Thursday 7pm. Learn new skills, knitting, crochet, spinning, dyeing, weaving & felting. 177 Elizabeth St Tauranga. Ph Cathy 07 570 2191

Tauranga Scottish Country Dance

Meets on the 2nd Sunday at 1pm each month at the Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St. behind Pak ‘n Save. All welcome. Members a plate please

Beginners’ Classes are now on at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd 6.30-8.30pm. First night is free. Ph Heather 579 1556

Monday 10 Oct

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

500 Card Group

Every Monday (except public holidays) from 9.30-11.30am, held at Age Concern, 177A Fraser St, Tauranga, $2 donation, light refreshment provided all welcome!

Active Seniors Exercise Class

Mon & Thurs. Intermediate class 9:30 Low Impact 10:45 at City Church Hall Otumoetai Road.

Strength balance and fun set to music $6 per class Phone 021 047 6155

Basketball School Holiday Camps

Come and learn from the experts in a holiday camp program.

10-15yrs. Mon-Fri, 7-14 October

Te Puke 500 cards

Cards 500 Mon & Thurs Indoor Bowls Tues, Wed, & Sat 14 Norris St. 12.45 pm for 1pm Start. Entry $3 includes afternoon tea info Carol 022 639 2411

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

Mixed Club for retirees. Monthly meetings. Speakers social activities Citizens Club fourth Monday month 10am Inquiries welcome Phone Bryan 027 813 4526

Women’s Mah Jong Group

Tuesday 11 Oct 500 Cards

Fun and friendly group. All ages welcome. Mount Community Hall.

345 Maunganui Rd. Parking available.

Bus stop nearby. Afternoon tea provided. Inquiries to 027 658 6848

Active Seniors Exercise Class

Seniors exercise class with a focus on strength, balance and fun set to music $6 per class. Greerton Hall 10:00am all welcome. Contact Diana 021 047 6155

Alcoholics Annonymous

St George’s Anglician church Cnrs of Cameron Rd & 1 Church St Tauranga Closed hui Alkies only. 0800 229 6757

Altrusa Ladies Group

Service and Business meeting every 2nd Tuesday at Matua Bowling Club and 4th Tuesday for programme evening. ie movies or similar. Phone Sandra 027 483 8454 or visit: www. altrusa.org.nz

Arataki Coastal Club

Meeting at Arataki Community Centre, Mt Maunganui on second Tuesday of the month at 9.30am.

Programme of speakers, outings, dining and more. Ph Robyn 572 2908

Body+Soul fitness for 50+

Fun, great music for better health, strength and balance.

9.15am Senior Citizens hall Norris St. First class free.

Phone Dianne 027 431 4326

Boules - Petanque

Tauranga/BOP Club. Social and competitive play. Boules available.

Every Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday.

New players welcome. Ph Ray 027 756 3565

Bureta Garden Circle

Meets 4th Tues of the month St Johns Church Hall, Bureta, 1pm

Coffee/Conversation Group Te Puke

Age Concern Tauranga holds a friendly Coffee and Conversation Group, Te Puke Citizens RSA, 179 Jellicoe Street, 10.30am-12noon, cost $5pp. All Welcome

Conversation Cafe Dee St

9-11.45am at Presbyterian Church Hall. Varied program. Morning tea, aimed at seniors. All welcome. $2.50pp until further notice. 544 0951 or 021 127 4277

Exercise with Dance

Come and join Us!! We have fun doing exercise and dance routines. St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Road 9.30-10.30am Contact Gloria 021 139 2448

Free Celeste Dance Class

4.30-6.30 incl Adult Hip Hop, please contact 021 0841 0697 dancer. amanda11@gmail. com Or see: https:// celestemusicdance.wixsite.com/celeste/ celeste-dance-1

Greerton Walking Group

Meet outside Greerton library every week at 9am for gentle, local walking with a friendly group, followed by visit to a cafe. Contact Mike. 021 180 7429

Inachord Women Singers

Join us for singing and fun. 7pm Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd. Musical Director Andrew Braid. Pippa 027 473 0185, Julie 021 0252 6805

Israeli Dancing

Beginners class 6:30-7:30pm, Gate Pa Primary School hall, Cameron Rd. Circle & line dances, all ages welcome.

Ph/txt Maria, 022 165 2114

Justice of the Peace

Court House. McLean Street

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10am-Noon. Mount Maunganui Library 11am1pm. Saint Columba Church 502 Otumoetai Rd 10am-Noon

Lunch & Games Afternoon

1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Games, Fish & Chips. Come along and join the fun 12-3pm, St Johns Anglican Church, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. Ph 576 9923

Olympic Style Shooting

Shooting at the 165 Elizabeth St range at 6.45pm. Come and try our sport. All gear and coaching provided. Contact Alan 021 251 2843

Ostomy Society Coffee Meeting

Western BOP Ostomy Society have a coffee meeting, Raft Coffee Lounge Boardroom 2pm speaker, Ostomates, caregivers & interested people welcome. Ph Dian 543 0598

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. 9am Tues &Thurs.

Bellevue Park Windsor Rd (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

Papamoa Sunshine Probus Club

Meetings held 2nd Tuesday of every month starting at 11.30am at the Gordon Spratt Reserve Clubrooms Papamoa. Contacts Colleen Lambourne 210 235 2736 or Paula Neilson 021 117 0802

Preschool Music and Movement

Tuesday 10am @ St Peter’s, 15 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. Thursday 10am @ St Mary’s cnr Marlin St and Girven Rd, Bayfair. Morning tea provided

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

St. Mary’s Church Hall cnr Girven & Marlin 9-10.30am. Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics,recovery from accidents & illness.

Strength, coordination and balance. Ph Jennifer 571 1411

Sequence Dancing

Tauranga Social & Leisure Club, St Johns Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd Otumoetai, Tues 7-9.30pm except 2nd Tues month 3.30-6pm Lesley 929 7295

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Meetings on Tuesday mornings 9.30 and Thursday evenings 7.30 at club rooms corner of Cross Roads and Mirrielees Road Sulphur Point. Mike Oldfield 021 939 233

Healing Rooms Prayer

Central Baptist Lounge. 640 Cameron Road.

Experience God’s healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual. 1-3pm. All welcome. No charge. www.healingrooms.co.nz 027 640 1263

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Greerton Community Hall.12th Ladies vs Men 7pm. 19th Dobson Xmas Open Fours Tournament 10am. Names in book. 26th Fun Bowls 7pm. Kevin 543 4044

Court House. McLean Street 11-1pm. Holy Trinity Church 215 Devonport Rd Noon-2pm.

Papamoa Library Gravatt Rd 10am-Noon.

Welcome Bay Community Centre 1-3pm.

Tauranga RSA Quiz Night

Wednesday 12 Oct 500 cards Mt Maunganui

500 cards 1pm St Thomas More Church Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. $4 includes refreshments. Prizes. Join our friendly group Bob 027 478 6282 or Barbara 572 4962

Active Senior Exercise Class

Senior exercise class with a focus on strength, balance and fun set to music. Matua Hall Levers Road at 9:30. Phone Diana 021 047 6155

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at 10am. 12 Oct: Papamoa Plaza Gravatt Rd bus stop. 19 Oct: Bureta Countdown. 26 Oct: Waipuna Park off Kaitimako Rd. Ph Renee 07 576 6699

Association Croquet

Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. 9.15 am for 9.30am start. New players & visitors welcome.

Ph. Jacqui 07 574 9293

Avenues Friendship Club

Meets 1st Wednesday of every month at 9.30 pm. Tauranga Citizens Club 13th Avenue. Guest Speakers, Visitors welcome, Ph 027 406 1846

Fernland Spa Gentle Exercise

Suitable for joint replacements, weight loss, arthritics & recovery from accident or illness.

Great for strength, coordination and balance.

Warm mineral water no chlorine. Phone Jennifer 571 1411

8 Park Rd Rummikub 1-4pm, $3 entry Kickstart Toastmasters Build your confidence as a speaker and overcome nerves in a fun, friendly club environment. Starts 7am sharp. 148 Durham St, CBD. Ph: 022 390 2216

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We welcome new players to join us at the Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Avenue every Wednesday 1pm. $3 Val 577 6827

Tauranga Toastmasters

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

Katikati Bowling Club

7pm start. 1237 Cameron Rd. Teams of up to 8. $3 p/person. Bar/snack food available. Ph 578 9654

Fun and friendly group. All ages welcome.

Mount Community Hall. 345 Maunganui Rd. Parking available. Bus stop nearby. Afternoon tea provided. Inquiries to 027 658 6848

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Court House. McLean Street 1-3pm. Te Puke Library 10.30am-12.30 pm. Tauranga Multicultural Centre Historic Village 11.30am-12.30pm.

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10-11.30am Methodist Church Hall, 2 2 5 9 1 8 4 9 7 5 8 Park Rd. Mixed Roll-ups 12.45-3pm the digits 1 to 9 2 6 7 5 Oroua St, Te Puke. Ph Anne 572 3130 Marching For Leisure 3 4 8346 Social Group 7 9 2 8 A non-competitive activity for New residents to Tauranga, come along and mature ladies. Fun, fitness and Solution No.2156 No.2156 join us at Neighbourhood 1st and 3rd Thursday friendship. For all Tauranga team’s 6 4 2 9 6 8 7 5 3 1 4 How to solve from 5pm to socialise. Contact: merge.tauranga@ VERY practice details and contacts Ph Elaine 6 4 5 7 1 8 2 9 3 gmail.com Corbett 021 208 8898 EASY No.1622 Sudoku!

1 5 2 9 978 253 164 Pickleball day and night Sunshine Sequence Dance Group 1 5 3 9 8 7 6 4 2 4 group 1 dancing Pickleball at Baypark 10am to midday and at Come and join a friendly 8 9 2 28 5Fill the grid1so that 4 8 6 3 2 5 9 1 7 Tauranga Boys College 7-9pm. Join the fun!

7-9.30pm at St John’s Church Hall, Bureta. $4pp 7 2 9 1 6 4 3 5 8 Paddles provided for newcomers. Bob 027 478 9 5 includes supper. Dawn 579 3040 4 every row and every 6 1 6282 5 9 1 8 4 2 7 3 6 Railway Club contains 2 6 7 5 3 1 4 8 9 RSA Tauranga - Activities 5 9.307and 1 3x3thesquare 2 Tauranga 4 Model Meetings on Tuesday mornings digits 1 to 3 9 4 8 3 4 6 7 9 5 2 1 Housie - from 12.30pm. Cribbage - from Thursday evenings 7.30 at club rooms corner of 12.30pm. Quiz Night - from 7pm Cross Roads and Mirrielees 2 Road 8 Sulphur 5 Point. 7 Steady As You Go Mike Oldfield 021 939 233 Solution No.1621 Age Concern exercise group. Improve strength 6 3 Women’s 9 7Book Club 5 and balance. $2. Wednesdays St John’s Church 3 2 8 6 1 4 7 9 5 We welcome you to join our hall Bureta 2-3 pm. Ph Betty 07 570 3215 5 7 1 2 9 8 6 3 4 reading group.

5 We6meet7at the 1 Taijiquan and Qigong 9 4 6 7 5 3 2 1 8 Sat & Wed 9:00 am. Free Taiji / Qigong group. Lyceum rooms,1pm, 68 1st Avenue, 2 3 4 5 8 7 1 6 9 Kulim Park on beach by big rock. All welcome. 3 first Thursday 5 month. Jean 021 8 9 6 8 7 9 3 1 5 4 2 4 each 821 540 Ph Petro 021 751 665 1 9 5 4 6 2 3 8 7 Women’s Singing Group Tauranga MidWeek Tramping Group 1 8 4 8 5 9 1 2 6 4 7 3 Te Miro tracks (near Morrinsville). Grade We welcome new members to join us for 4 1 3 8 7 5 9 2 6 moderate. Allan 027 222 3325 fun and of-course singing, at The 3 9 friendship, 6 8 7 6 2 3 4 9 8 5 1 Lyceum Club 68 Ist Avenue 10.30 every Justice of the Peace

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Tues & Thurs 9.15am-11.45am Beginners to B grade All ages welcome Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre Casual $6 Student $4 March through to end of November Contact Sarah 0274 166 323

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500 Cards at Papamoa

We play 500 every Thursday from 1pm. Join our friendly group and exercise those gray cells! $4 including afternoon tea and prizes. Bob 027 478 6262

60’s Up Movement

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

Cost $3. Enquiries 027 247 7643

65+ Programmes

Thursday’s 10-12 Welcome Bay Community Centre. Games: Cards Rummikub Scrabble Chess Yahtzee Puzzles Yarn & Chatter: bring your project We have wool needles patterns skills to share

Bay City Rockers

Social Rock’nRoll Dancing plus other popular dances at the Senior Citizens Hall Norris St. 7-9.30pm. $3 entry including Supper. Ph Gavin 027 643 6222

Boules - Petanque

Tauranga/BOP Club. Social and competitive play. Boules available. Every Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday. New players welcome. Ph Ray 027 756 3565

Book Club

Book Club, meets every 1st Thursday of the month. St Johns Anglican Church, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. 1-3pm

Coffee/Conversation Group - Greerton

Age Concern Tauranga holds a friendly Coffee and Conversation Group, Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 33 Maitland Street, 10.30am 12noon, cost $5pp. All Welcome.

Friday 14 Oct Meets every Friday at Arataki Community Centre 9.15-11.45. New members welcome. Fran 021 136 8173

Family History Group

Last Friday of the month. Need help with research. Group volunteers. Papamoa Library 10-12noon. Ph Jenny 07 542 5243

Free Library

1-3pm. Open to all. Free books, free refreshments. Join games: Scrabble, Quiddler, Skip-Bo. Take home books, jig-saw puzzles. 33 Maitland St. Greerton Senior Centre. Librarian 543 0355

Foodee Night Market

Come down to Taumata School every Friday 5.30-8pm and be part of an amazing community more info @ foodee.co.nz

Grey Power Papamoa

1pm at Papamoa Library & Community Centre. Talk on Harrison’s Cut, followed by afternoon tea. All welcome. Enquiries: phone Jonathan 572 2091, 021 151 4481

Justice of the Peace

Arataki Community Centre Monday 10am-Noon. Friday 10am-Noon. Bethlehem Community Church Friday 10am-Noon. Katikati Resource Centre Friday 10am-Noon. Greerton Library Friday 2pm-4pm. Mount Maunganui Library 11.30am-1.30pm. Court House. McLean Street 1-3pm

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 day and night

Pickleball 9.15am to midday Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre and 7-9pm Tauranga Boys College. Join in the fun! Paddles provided for newcomers. Phone Bob 027 478 6282

Women’s Rummikub Group

We welcome new players to join us at the Lyceum rooms 68 1st Avenue 2nd to 5th Friday every month. $3 Cecilia 021 0238 3905

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public notices

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funeral services annual book sale

BOOKS AND JIGSAWS wanted for Tauranga Harbour City Lions November Book Sale. Dates 4th 5th 6th November 2022. Drop off points are Harvey Norman Cameron Road, Wet and Forget Chapel St Centre, Countdown Bethlehem Town Centre, 4 Seasons Tauranga Crossing, Bunnings Jean Batten Drive. Please no magazines, encyclopedias. No more books accepted from 26 October. Phone 579 2204 or 543 4418 or 027 270 5292

bible digest

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

lost & found

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