The Weekend Sun - 14 April 2023

14 April 2023, Issue 1155

A crafty reminder It’s not every day you see a lady hugging a brightly-coloured tree. But for Tauranga woman Nola Ott (pictured), the 600-plus knitted red poppies adorning this tree on Fraser St have been a labour of love for her and a number of community volunteers.

Thanks to Nola, her great idea, and the craftwork of The Tauranga Ninja Knits – the tree is a poignant reminder of the

sacrifice of Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations ahead of Anzac Day on April 25.

Poppy Day is on April 21, 2023 – and is the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association’s main fundraising activity. Donations collected on Poppy Day help RNZRSA

improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for New Zealand’s veterans of all ages.

This year the RSA celebrates 101 years of the Poppy Appeal – with the campaign running throughout the month of April.

Learn more about the Poppy tree, Poppy Day and how to donate on pages 20-21. Photo: John Borren.

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Knit 1 + purl 1 = rebellion I blame Magda Sayeg.

“Who?” asked the Doe.

Magda. She started it all. Magda, the high priestess of yarn bombing.

And all the time there’s the infernal racket of circular 5mm steel knitting needles going clackety-clack, licketysplit. All for naked cherry trees and the edification of Greerton and the Village Yarn Bomb 2023.

Knitting is not big noise, but there’s a nuisance value. “I think you should know…” said the Doe knowingly, “and I think you should appreciate, the tone and rhythm of knitting are intertwined”.

Rabbit eyes glaze over.

“The brain might perceive the pattern and propriety of the knitted stitch in much the same way it might perceive music.” I thought she was whipping up some yarn bombing, not composing a sonata.

And did she know the brain might also perceive trouble, Greerton may be in peril, it’s very unique social fabric unravelling. Because an Australian academic’s research tells her yarn bombing is ‘subverting ideals of women as homemakers’ – it’s introducing knitters to ‘rebellion and naughtiness.’

Grief!

And it was Magda who started it, Magda a Texan shop owner, and obviously a disenchanted and dissident one. Magda was unhappy with her bland landscape so she knitted up a doorknob cosy for her shop. It generated curiosity, comment and customers.

Magda ever the opportunist, started covering everything with yarn… And kaboom! Bloody yarn bombing was born. “No! Bless her, bless Magda.”

It was like Covid, spreading across the continents. And it became political, knitting needles were weaponised in

rebellion and protest. And Greerton is right in the path, it too could become a hotbed of activism. That’s because our Australian yarn bomb academic, who has explored yarn bombing, says she can sniff subversion, protest...and art.

“Bollocks back at you,” said the Doe. “More conspiracy theories.”

Greerton, she insists, is an oasis of community, where good people living in a good place, make good things happen.

Like making lovely Chadwick Rd even lovelier with yarn bombing. “It’s a declaration of pride. Just watch us.”

Clackety-clack, lickety-split.

Knit stitch, garter stitch or moss stitch…casting on 36 for a gauge of 4.5 per inch.

The rub

Now here’s the rub.

There’s a bunch of Australian knitters and they are not benign old dears. They’re a feisty bunch called Knitting

Nannas who use knitting as a tool for political protest. They knit up banners and yell and scream against exploration and mining. They’re trouble.

Okay, the Greerton yarn bombers just want to tart up a few trees, but what other forces are at play here?

Could they be planning to occupy the racecourse with knitting needles drawn to stop it being chopped up and flicked on? Or perhaps a sit-down knitting protest at the roading mess that is Cameron Rd? Innocent knit ones, purl ones today, but rebellion and subversion tomorrow. “It’s reclaiming sterile urban environments,” says the Doe, rolling those big amber eyes.

“Not that Greerton is sterile. Greerton has a unique quaintness. It is simple, friendly, where people live in harmony and love.”

There’s even a school and a library right in the heart of the village which tells you

something about Greerton’s priorities.

And excellent cheesy weezies.

But our Australian criminologist says yarn bombers can be rebellious: “…subverting the norms of knitting and how it should be employed and enjoyed”.

A contributor to her research told her knitters are using “a very homemaker medium to go out and make a statement and they’re attracted by the naughtiness of yarn bombing because women aren’t supposed to be naughty”.

The academic says there are risk and excitement aspects to indiscriminate yarn bombing, like getting caught and being held to account. What the hell do you think you are doing? Aren’t you supposed to be a respectable person?

Our researcher says yarn bombers also embrace peaceful protest and activist ideals around their ‘bombing’ – like political statements or anticonsumerist thoughts. And it’s a way for feminists to feminist stuff…like a group of ‘felters’ who make felt cervixes as a campaign against sexual violence.

Beautification

But mostly yarn bombing is about beautification, giving urban environments a personal touch. Most yarn bombers see what they do as street art. Especially if there is a lot of graffiti, which Tauranga is now prone to. One bomber wanted to show the world that not all “tagging” is bad. Clackety-clack, lickety-split. 4.5 stitches per inch. The Doe twitches her whiskers and knits on.

Join her, she says. Get involved! Email: greertonyarnbombing@gmail.com or phone or message 021 209 7008.

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Yarn bombing made its first splash in Greerton in 2013 and is now an annual tradition. Trees along Chadwick Rd and Cameron Rd are wrapped up in elaborate knitted and crocheted ‘sleeves’ in July and August as local textile artists let their imaginations run wild. Source: https://www.bayofplentynz.com

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Since 2018, Tauranga District Court jury trials have doubled and Tauranga High Court jury trials have quadrupled.

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Courthouse hold-ups questioned Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell is calling on the Government to “get moving” with the city’s new courthouse development.

Initially set for completion in 2026, the project was put “under review” after inflationary cost pressures post Covid-19. The $150 million courthouse, so far, has cost taxpayers about $27 million, but a business case has yet to be made.

Uffindell suggests Justice Minister Kiri Allan expects the business case for the project to be made before the end of the financial year – March 31, 2024.

“Tauranga is paying the price for this government’s failure to control inflation. At present, the city’s justice precinct faces significant constraints and is unable to deal with the huge volume of cases.

“Since 2018, Tauranga District Court jury trials have doubled and Tauranga High Court jury trials have quadrupled. In 2021, then-Minister Faafoi announced over $150 million had been approved to build new courts here in Tauranga. If built, it will increase the number of courtrooms, allowing cases to be heard here in Tauranga instead of being shifted to Rotorua.”

Uffindell says completion of the new courthouse by 2026 is looking very unlikely. “There are very real fears this Government will significantly delay or downsize construction.”

Ministry of Justice deputy secretary, corporate and digital services Tina Wakefield says they expect a detailed business case to be presented to Cabinet “around the middle of this year”. On whether the project will be completed by 2026, Tina says the

estimated completion date “will depend” on the outcome of the business case and the option chosen by Cabinet.

Tina is “aware” Tauranga’s current courthouse is “too small” to meet future demand, particularly with the High Court. “This is one of the reasons the project to build a new courthouse in Tauranga was started.

The buildings will also address the safety needs of all court participants, including victims, be more familyfriendly, and meet physical accessibility requirements for all building users.”

SunLive put the question to the Ministry of Justice on whether the construction will be downsized. “Like all construction projects, costs associated with the new courthouse have significantly increased due to inflation and supply constraints. Within this significantly increasing cost environment, the Ministry is reviewing the approach to the new courthouse.”

Acting Justice Minister Andrew Little also acknowledges the limitations of Tauranga’s courthouse.

“It’s clear the current courthouse is too small to accommodate future demand, and has a number of other challenges that mean it cannot be used to its full potential. These are all reasons why the project to build a new courthouse in Tauranga was started,” says Little.

“A detailed business case will be presented to Cabinet later this year, and the future shape of this project will depend on the outcome of that business case and the option chosen by Cabinet.

“We remain committed to a courthouse in Tauranga that is fit for purpose for Tauranga and meets contemporary expectations.”

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Sharing stories before they are lost...

You’re invited. If you qualify?

If you were one of the anointed Limpets? A less-than-elite, uncelebrated, past their use-by-date, local rugby squad…a social or presidents’ grade team which, like their namesake, were permanently cemented to their host, the Tauranga Old Boys Rugby Club, now

Tauranga Sport Club, at the domain.

“Actually, we weren’t that bad,” says Jim Rickard, who’s organising the Tauranga Old Boys Limpets reunion of sorts next weekend. “We won the competition one year.”

Formalities for the gathering are few – just sitting around for a couple of days, like limpets, not moving far or fast, shooting the breeze, watching rugby,

The team of ‘82 – can you identify anyone?

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talking rugby, having a beer and telling lies. If not lies, then greatly embellished truths about rugby exploits.

Because in the 36 years since the Limpets disbanded, conversions in front will have become match-winning 55-yard penalties into the wind, a collapsed scrum will have become a 25 metre push over, the player who never touched down will have become a try-scoring machine, and tragic losses will have become triumphs.

Comradeship

But with social rugby comes comradeship and even after 36 years it still runs deep. “Things won’t have changed much,” says Jim. “That’s pretty much what we did back in the day – play, talk, drink and tell lies. We were just guys who loved rugby. Still do.”

Remember these guys played in an over-35s competition, so they’d already gone to seed when the Limpets were established in 1978. They carried on

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until 1987, through undoubtedly the most tumultuous time in New Zealand rugby...the 1981 Springbok tour which violently divided this country. “Difficult times, certainly,” says Jim, “But we rose above it.”

From old team photos, they’ve managed to contact about 60 per cent of the players who proudly wore the Limpets logo. They’re keen to catch up with those who slipped through the net before next weekend. “And of course we will remember about 10 of our members who are sadly no longer with us.

“It’s been over 40 years since many of us played together,” says Jim. “So we can’t put this off much longer.” If you can identify any of the Limpets in the team photo of 1982, email: Jim@builtin.co.nz or call Jim on 0274505528. ***Find out how the Limpets got their name and logo by reading this story in full at: www.sunlive.co.nz

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To bus...or not to bus?

Poike Rd could cause delays

Graham Stewart.

Joy Sadler.

Kayce France.

Harman Singh.

Wade Baker.

Snobs

“I think a lot of people are snobs,” says Kayce France, who was in town for a library visit. “I mean I probably wouldn’t get on it normally…but a lot of my friends and family they just won’t use it because they just wouldn’t be seen dead on a bus. [However] They’ve all got beautiful upholstery, they’re all in really good nick, and they’re lovely.”

Tauriko and consistency

“I never use the bus service,” says Tauriko resident Harman Singh. “If they run more services towards Tauriko then I would think about using the bus service more often.

“It’s not reliable, it’s always running late…I think it is a big deal with the bus driver shortages and sometimes they get late or cancel the buses.”

Joy Sadler, who uses a car to get around the city, says: “I think there needs to be a lot more consistency because you’ve got some areas that use buses that used to go there and now they don’t just by going on what some people say”.

on Poike Rd needs to be strengthened before an important retaining wall opposite the corner of Hollister Lane and Poike Rd can be replaced. Work is scheduled for the school holidays to reduce traffic disruption.

All bus stops on Poike Rd and three stops on Hollister Lane will be closed while the road closure is in place.

Temporary stops will be in place on Harrisfield Drive near Poike Rd. Baybus will run an additional shuttle bus service from Windermere Drive to Hollister Lane.

There will still be full pedestrian/cyclist access around both work sites, via the pedestrian footpath.

Construction of the retaining wall will likely start at April’s end, and include a one-lane closure of Poike Rd. More information will be made available closer to the time.

For more information, visit: www.tauranga.govt.nz/roadclosures

New route

One of the project proposals is the new Route 1 service, which would run the entire length of Cameron Rd before heading over the Harbour Bridge to Mount Maunganui. So what do people think of this new potential route? Wade says he’s for it. “If it was like a Friday afternoon drinks and I catch the bus to the Mount then I’d probably carry on to the Mount Mellick.” Ōtūmoetai resident Graham Stewart says: “As long as it doesn’t clog everything up like it was before”. “That’s the biggest problem, clogging up all the roads and that and actually getting people on the transport like in Auckland they’re still at half fees and are asking for zero fees in Auckland to support the service.

“I think the biggest thing is trying to get the right timetable. I think our one goes at ten past six in the morning…they need to have it right for the people that rely on buses.”

You can share your thoughts on what the city’s bus services need. Public consultation is open until Friday, April 28. Submissions can be made online at: boprc.

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Bay of Plenty Regional Council has announced this month that they are looking to use current public transport resources more efficiently and to make bus travel easier as part of proposed changes to the Tauranga bus network.

In a statement, BOPRC transport planning manager Oliver Haycock says an effective public transport system is a crucial part to Tauranga city’s growth. “This project proposes changing bus routes and adjusting services to address known challenges experienced by our customers and to meet demand.” The Weekend Sun hit Cameron Rd and Downtown Tauranga to see what people’s thoughts on our city’s buses services are.

“It’s alright,” says CBD worker Wade Baker. “I’ve caught it a couple of times from Papamoa and it’s equivalent to being on a motorbike because I ride a motorbike, so it gets me to work on time.”

Residents and commuters in the Poike and Ohauiti area could experience traffic delays until next Tuesday, April 18, while Poike Rd is closed for essential work on Tauranga’s water trunk main pipeline.

Tauranga City Council advises people to plan their travel ahead of time, while Poike Rd is closed from April 11-18.

Two worksites will be located on Poike Rd either side of Hollister Lane. The road will be completely closed to rightturning traffic out of Hollister Lane outside 107 Poike Rd. Left-turning traffic will have limited one-lane access from 6am-9am. Vehicles wanting to turn right into Hollister Lane from Poike Rd will have limited one-lane access again from 4pm-6pm.

Poike Rd will be fully closed 9am-4pm and again 6pm-6am with detours in place.

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John Bertrand Collectables Buying in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty Next Week

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Gold & Silver At Near Record Prices

nce again the buyers from Wellington based company John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd are coming to Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty next week. Mr Tony Grant from the company says “This is a great time to bring along those unwanted items you’ve sorted out during the lockdown period and turn them into cash”.

Particularly wanted by the buyers are Gold and Silver (in any of its forms) and Collectables such as Old Coins and Banknotes, War Medals, Old Wind-up Watches and other interesting Old Collectables.

“We are keen buyers, especially of the items in the list below” said Mr Grant. “I’m sure everyone has unearthed something we want in the past few weeks and we would like to see it! Nothing is too small for our consideration.

We are just as happy to buy one item as we are buying 1,000 items”. The buyers will be in convenient locations Mr Anthony (Tony) in Tauranga and the Bay of W. Grant Plenty next week (see details Fellow of the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand Incorporated below). As Tony Grant says “if Director and Buyer you are in any doubt about John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd any items you wish to sell, Author of the John Bertrand NZ Coin & Banknote Catalogue take them along for an instant appraisal”

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uring these uncertain times we have seen a sharp increase in the price of precious metals. The gold price in New Zealand is at near record levels so gather up all your unwanted items and take them along to the buyers.

Tony Grant says “We can buy old gold items in all forms, including Jewellery (Rings, Chains, Brooches etc), Coins (Sovereigns and the like), Alluvial (River Gold), virtually anything, even Gold Teeth! We also need all Sterling Silver including Cups, Tea Services, Cutlery and Old Coins” he said.

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Interesting Small Collectables Wanted

he buyers from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd, visiting Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty next week, are happy to look at any interesting items, for example vintage pocket and wristwatches such as Rolex, Men’s Omega, Breitling and gold watches etc. Also wanted, pre 1950’s picture postcards, Maori and Pacific artefacts, old fountain pens and other small antique or historical items.

“If you have something unusual which you would like to sell, please bring it into one of our venues, we would like the chance to at least have a look at it” said Tony Grant, buyer for the Company. “We will consider anything which may be of interest to a collector” he said.

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arly New Zealand Banknotes dated before 1932 are currently fetching big money! This is according to Mr Tony Grant, author of the John Bertrand New Zealand Coin & Banknote Catalogue. Mr Grant is in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty next week on a buying trip for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd and would be very keen to see any of these issues. “We will pay at least $300 for any undamaged Ten Shilling or One

Pound banknote from a New Zealand trading bank dated 1932 or before.

Denominations of five pounds and higher would be worth from $700. “Any banknote dated prior to 1900 would be worth at least $1000” said Mr Grant.

Also purchased are any Reserve Bank of New Zealand pre-decimal issues, especially 50 Pound notes. All overseas banknotes are also wanted, especially early Pacific Island issues.

Collectors Need War Medals

urrently, throughout NZ and the world there is a big demand by collectors for war medals. These cover all wars right through from the New Zealand Land Wars and the Boer War, to the First and Second World Wars and the later Korea and Vietnam conflicts. New Zealand Servicemen and Women first served overseas in the Boer War in South Africa around 1900 and the war medals awarded for this service are needed by the buyers, as are any other Medals from early New Zealand and the New Zealand Wars.

General service medals from both the First and Second World Wars will also be purchased, but as can be imagined these were awarded in fairly large numbers. “If a group of medals has any special award for bravery such as the Military Medal, Military or Flying Cross or other medals for Distinguished Conduct or Meritorious Service, these can add great value to a group” stated Mr Tony Grant, buyer for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. “Many families have old medals, some dating back to early Imperial days, that they are not sure what to do with. These are better off in the hands of collectors who will look after them.

We will be happy to look at any war medals whatsoever, just bring them in to venues” he said.

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n lockdown when you sorted out your drawers and cupboards you may have come across some old coins.

You just never know what rarities may be lurking there. The advice of Tony Grant from John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd is to bring them in to the venues and have them appraised.

“We want to see any old foreign coin accumulations. We are quite happy to go through your coins on the spot and give you an idea what we can pay. You just never know what can turn up. We are also particularly keen to buy pre 1946 New Zealand Silver Coins for at least 10 times their face value” he said.

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Students take on town celebs next month have to keep on thinking ‘Why?’ so your points are fully developed.” Luca says it’s about analytical thinking. “Lots of people go surface-level but you need to break topics down and go deeper and deeper.

I also think confidence is key – you can have good points and know what you’re saying but if you’re not confident up there it’s hard to get that across.”

No jitters onstage? Saad: “I do – yeah, all the time”. “How do you steady the nerves? “I make intense eye contact with two people in the audience,” says Shiana.

“Ahhh...” say the boys.

For all three this is their first time in the BOP regional debating team. The first

time they’ll take part in The Great Debate in the Bay. Their thoughts? A shout-out to Melissa Connolly. “Melissa is our main coach, she’s great and we’re lucky to have her.”

To see the trio debate live, get to The Great Debate in the Bay on Saturday, May 13 from 5pm-10pm Classic Flyers Museum, 8 Jean Batten Drive, Mount Maunganui. For individual tickets, visit: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2023/thegreat-debate-in-the-bay/mt-maunganui or phone 0800 BUY TIX (289 849).

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Saad Aamir, Shiana French and Luca Ririnui, ready for The Great Debate in the Bay. Photo: Merle Cave.

They’re kind, relaxed, humorous sitting round the picnic table at school – but when they get behind the lectern to argue the negative or positive of the motion, they’re critical, analytical, cut-throat – even mean!

Meet Saad Aamir, 17, Shiana French, 17, and Luca Ririnui, 16. The trio are the Bay of Plenty’s regional debating team heading to Parliament to take on 13 fellow school teams for the national title late-May. They’ve just secured their regional team spots from the BOP round in Tauranga on March 26. And they’ve got an excellent training opportunity at home ahead of the nationals – The Great Debate in the Bay on Saturday, May 13, at Classic Flyers Museum.

The Great Debate pits three teams of students against three teams of adults. The adult teams are split into three categories. Political is Team MMP featuring Labour’s Jan Tinetti, National’s Sam Uffindell and Act’s Cameron Luxton.

Then there’s Team Local celebs and Team Local business leaders, all squaring off against their junior equivalents, vying to win the Rotary Cup across three

strong debates on the night. The Rotary Club of Tauranga Te Papa has partnered with the NZ Schools Debating Council to rebuild and reenergize school debating within the Bay’s colleges.

The Great Debate is part of this work to support youth ahead of the 2023 New Zealand Schools’ Debating Championship from May 26-29 with the grand finals hosted in Parliament’s Legislative Council Chamber.

So why debating? Shiana, Year 13, and Luca, Year 12, both from Mount College, have been debating since Year 9. “Debating is really fun and enjoyable,” says Shiana.

“You get caught up in the energy of it. And it’s really good for anything related to public speaking. It definitely helped me build up my confidence more to speak publically to larger crowds.”

For Saad, who is Year 13 at Tauranga Boys’ College, the regional competition was his first gig – and he won Overall Best Debater of the night. “You have to kind of be really mean. That’s why I did it,” says Saad, jokingly.

“I just really enjoy being argumentative and debating is an awesome way to engage in discourse.”

So what skills do you need? “I think critical thinking is the big thing,” says Saad. Shiana says: “I wouldn’t say you have to be mean – it’s being assertive. And you

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The day God gave Adam Kirkeby a hug The Sun’s Hunter Wells, a crotchety old southern Presbyterian, continues his privileged encounter with Father Adam Kirkeby and retreads the man’s path of faith into the Catholic priesthood.

In this final instalment, there is the calling, the agonising on the pillow at night, the ‘Shall I? Shan’t I?’ and the Priest’s ultimate joy and peace.

There was no epiphany, no lightning bolt; no sudden realisation. Adam Kirkeby’s decision to become a priest evolved over many years. It began as a very young boy – play-acting a priest using soft toys as a congregation.

“I just love the faith and I wanted to serve God and his people. I love helping people. It’s extremely fulfilling.”

He was ready to join the seminary when he left school but was told to go and get some life experience.

He did – was a teacher for six years and did a BA. Then aged 31, he entered the seminary and emerged

an ordained priest just last year after six-and-half-years of study. “Apart from the academia, you dig deep into yourself, you come to know yourself.”

We are, he tells me, very poor judges of ourselves.

“We see ourselves from a completely different perspective. The best people to tell us about ourselves are other people.”

Impossible

The wisdom there, perhaps, is don’t ask and avoid disappointment. But if you don’t ask you won’t learn.

One of the great Christian festivals has just come and gone – and he loved it. “Easter still has great relevance.

A big, wonderful, joyous celebration.”

But for many of us, perhaps, Easter is a four-day weekend – bach, beach and beers. “I certainly agree a lot of people have passed Christianity off in recent years.”

But it doesn’t mean we are a faithless lot. “It’s impossible to be faithless. Some may not practise religion, but come a crisis and they’ll suddenly be talking about the afterlife.

“They may say they’re atheists, but then talk about loved ones being in heaven.”

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What do you think of our proposed Annual Plan 2023/24?

Kia ora Western Bay,

Here's how you can join in the kōrero

We know things are tough for everyone right now – inflation, cost of living, recent severe weather events.

Online (wānanga ipurangi) For more information on the Annual Plan or to share your thoughts, visit: haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz/annualplan

We’re facing the same tough economic times.

But we’re working hard to support our District, while ensuring we can continue to do the mahi that matters to you.

Our proposed Annual Plan 2023/24 sets out how we plan to achieve this.

Hard copy (pepa mārō) Feedback forms are available at all our library and service centres.

Email (īmēra) Send feedback to: haveyoursay@westernbay.govt.nz

In person (ā kanohi) Or come kōrero in person at one of our community information drop-in sessions: • The Daily Café - 3 Commerce Lane, Te Puke Monday 17 April, 9am-11am • Clarke Road Kitchen - 7 Clarke Road, Te Puna Wednesday 19 April, 9am-11am • Flatwhite Café - 21 Shaw Road, Waihī Beach Friday 21 April, 9am-11am Feedback closes 5pm, Sunday 30 April.

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he’s certain he would hear about it.

Now, when he takes off the dog collar after he’s finished God’s work for the day, what makes Adam Kirkeby’s tail wag?

What does a priest read on the pillow at night? ‘Lives of the Saints’ by Father Alban Butler. Now a fourvolume set and the fruit of 30 years’ research and work into the lives of 2565 saints and Christians. “You will be thinking I am some kind of weirdo. Can’t he do anything normal?” Quite normal Father – after all, it’s apparently the most well-known and well-loved Catholic book after the Bible.

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Favourite junk food? “Chocolate. I like a burger, nice at the time but you feel sick after it. And Italian and a roast.” Music? “Adele, Celine Dion, Harry Underwood and Enya.” National or Labour? He won’t be drawn into politics. But it’s wine over beer.

He ponders blondes or brunettes? “I’m committed to all God’s people, not just some or other. That doesn’t mean I am not human.”

And in receiving a gift, the most important thing is a meaningful heart behind the giving. He puts a sentimental value ahead of monetary value. “Although money can be useful.” *Thank you for taking the time Father – an uplifting and rewarding encounter. Hunter Wells.

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Faith, according to Father Kirkeby, is an innate thing. “Everyone will come to know the existence of God.” And, he assures me, that even amid the great challenges of life, amid great suffering, there will be great consolation, great peace and great joy. “It’s a deep happiness.”

Isn’t every day full of challenges for a priest?

Desperate people, sad people, broken people, dying people, pouring out life’s crises?

“It is a privilege to be with people at pivotal times. I am so grateful they trust me when they are vulnerable.”

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“I held my Nana’s hand as she was dying, told her I loved her, I thanked her for everything she had done for me in life. And as I was driving home the sun’s rays were beaming down and it felt heaven and earth were so close.

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Draft User Fees and Charges 2023/24

User fees and charges are the fixed prices that we charge for using Tauranga City Council services and are set each year.

We are proposing to change our user fees and charges to keep in line with current inflation and help cover the costs of providing services.

Consultation is open until 5pm, 24 April 2023 and we would like to know what you think.

To view the proposed changes and make a submission visit: tauranga.govt.nz/feesandcharges

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Foundation’s 20 years marked with exhibition A free, outdoor photo exhibition dotted along The Strand in Tauranga City is here until the end of May to celebrate 20 years of the Acorn Foundation.

Since 2003, thanks to the incredible generosity of more than 600 donors and 425 donor funds, Acorn has gifted more than $13 million to our region, supporting more than 290 charitable organisations in the Western Bay of Plenty and other areas important to their donors.

As such, the exhibition is titled ‘Enduring Connections - Celebrating

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10 20 Years of Giving’ by the foundation.

To celebrate their 20th year, Acorn has partnered with UNO Magazine which commissioned award-winning local photographer Alan Gibson to capture 20 images that reflect the work of the foundation.

These photos acknowledge the enduring difference that their donors seek to make, and the lasting support Acorn is able to provide to our community on their behalf.

Enduring Connections runs throughout April and May.

YOU MEET THE NICEST PEOPLE WORKING AT Why do so many people choose DMS year after year? For our regular whanau it’s the chance to catch up with old mates and make heaps of new ones. Oh, and there’s also our famous free meals, prizes and awesome giveaways!

Latching on to raise awareness

Mum Cherryn Purcell with her three-monthold baby Ruby.

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It’s just a bit of tit – get over it! Today, April 14, thousands of mum’s worldwide will breastfeed their babies at the same time for the international event – the Big Latch On.

women should just be able to breastfeed their baby in a public place and it doesn’t feel uncomfortable.

I think NZ has come a long way and it’s becoming a social norm that it’s not something that should be hidden away in private or a public toilet.”

“We latch breastfeeding babies on the breast and see how many babies we can have latched on at the same time,” says Tauranga community lactation consultant Alex Deas.

Bay of Plenty mums will come together at Rangiora Health Hub, Fraser Cove Shopping Centre, to raise breast feeding awareness in our community. “The biggest drive for it really is to make public breastfeeding the norm so if we let people see breastfeeding and make it normal, the more our youth will see it as just an everyday thing – that it’s a baby feeding,” says Alex. “It’s nothing sexual or gross so it’s about moving societal norms and there’s really amazing mums that get together and the collaboration is just a really lovely energy.”

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Alex says there is more work to be done in the breastfeeding awareness space. “When you go overseas in the United States the expectation is that you go somewhere private to feed, whereas

So what are the benefits of breastfeeding? “In terms of wellbeing for babies it reduces allergies, some childhood cancers, it means babies are less likely to end up in hospital with respiratory or an ear infection. They’ve also done studies now that you’re less inclined to need braces later in life if you breastfeed because of the jaw development.”

Alex is also part of organisation Māmā Maia, which provides mums with breastfeeding support.

“We promote no barriers so is this for women that need support weaning, or bottle feeding – we’d definitely provide support for that because there are mums that choose either not to breastfeed or they have worked really hard and it hasn’t turned out the way they felt it would, so it’s really important to us that those mums feel really included as well.”

Mums can meet for the Big Latch On at Rangiora Health Hub, Fraser Cove Shopping Centre, from 10am Friday, April 14.

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Dive Crescent off-street carpark off limits

Those heading to Tauranga’s city centre are being advised that the Dive Crescent off-street carpark is temporarily closed until the end of April.

As part of Tauranga City Council’s plans to transform the waterfront, an upgrade of the parking and amenity in the area is taking place.

Construction is progressing with barriers and road cones installed along the western edge of Dive Crescent.

Barriers and road cones will remain in place while stormwater installation takes place, plus construction of new kerbing

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During works, a temporary closure of the cycle lane and footpath on the western edge of Dive Crescent is required. All road users will need to take extra care when travelling in this area.

While the Dive Crescent off-street carpark is closed, nearby carparks on Cliff Rd and The Strand will remain open.For a list of city centre parking options visit: www.tauranga.govt.nz/parking.

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A Tauranga great-grandmother is jumping out of a plane next week to raise money for St John Ambulance.

In fact, 94 year-old Jean Crabtree is making it a family and friends outing. All up, four generations will be part of ‘Skydive95’ to help raise $300,000 for a new ambulance for St John. The full group of 18 is mostly made up of staff and residents from Welcome Bay’s Greenwood Park Village and has a combined age of 1135 years.

Nothing to it

“I did my first jump when I was 85 and then one at 90,” says Jean. “There’s nothing to it. The most uncomfortable part is sitting with your legs in front on the way up. By the time I’ve been doing that for a while, I can’t wait to jump out of the plane.”

Jean decided to do another skydive ahead of her 95th birthday and needed four people to get a group discount. As word spread, participants numbers grew and they decided to form a committee and raise money for charity.

“One day, I saw an ambulance with another retirement village’s name on the side and I realised how badly we’re screaming out for ambulances throughout New Zealand. So we

contacted St John and were told how much was needed,” says Jean.

Hato Hone St John head of fundraising Leanne Tiscornia says the organisation is always very appreciative whenever supporters do something incredible or selfless to raise money. “As a charity, it means everything to us and the people they will help as a result of their generous fundraising.”

Jean’s grand-daughter Charlotte Everitt is excited to skydive for the first time and says the addition of a fundraising element comes as no surprise.

“It’s classic Gamma and we don’t expect anything less,” says Charlotte. “Gamma has a way of turning things into something bigger and making it about other people. It’s just the kind of person she is. She’s always been active socially and in the community. I don’t know how many people who’ve had hip replacements not that long ago who’d then jump out of a plane. She’s pretty special.” Great grand-daughter Mya Kovaleski, 14, admits to some nerves. “I’ve never skydived before but I think it’s quite a big thing to raise money. It’s for a good cause.”

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Callout for BOP folks to host a Pink Ribbon breakfast Broadcaster and Breast Cancer Foundation NZ ambassador Lorna Riley is encouraging Bay of Plenty residents to host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast next month to support Kiwis affected by breast cancer.

The most common cancer for New Zealand women, about 190 ladies in the BOP are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.

After going through breast cancer for a second time last year, Lorna, who hosts the daytime show on Coast FM, says Pink Ribbon Breakfast is a cause that is close to her heart.

“Through my shock diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and beyond, BCFNZ has been there alongside me with support, advice and

wonderful resources. “The charity doesn’t receive any government funding, so hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast is a chance to help BCFNZ help so many of the women we love.”

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Grab a helping hand!

Jared’s win no surprise to his boss

Western Bay of Plenty groups wanting to snap up extra funding for a project can apply to the Community Matching Fund, which opens April 17.

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s fund aims to support projects led by community groups and not-for-profit organisations working for the benefit of their communities. Funding of $160,000 is available – $100,000 for recreation, social and cultural projects and $60,000 for environmental.

The only catch is groups will need to ‘match’ the cash grant they’re seeking – be it in volunteer hours, cash, or in-kind contributions.

Groups can apply online at: www.westernbay.govt. nz/community-matching-fund Applications close Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

PAUL JAMES An apprentice builder who won the Tauranga’s regional heat of the New Zealand Certified Builders’ annual Apprentice Challenge is encouraging others to enter future events.

Jared Menzies competed against five fellow apprentices on April 1 and came out on top. The challenge was to construct a child’s fort in eight hours.

Jared completed the task with two hours to spare. “I spent so much time at the end sanding it down that the judges asked me to stop because I was filling the room with dust,” laughs Jared.

“I started wondering why the others were taking longer, but the prep and homework I did ahead of time really paid off and put me out in front.”

The 22 year-old now goes on to represent Tauranga against 19 other apprentices at the nationals in Christchurch at the end of May and believes the experience makes him a better builder all round.

“Having to analyse what you’re doing and having people watch really closely makes you more conscious of how you’re learning and what you’re doing on the job.”

Jared comes from a family of builders – his father and brothers are in the industry – and he’s worked for Paul James Builders for more than two years.

“Jared shows a lot of aptitude on the building site. He’s going to go a long way,” says boss Paul James.

“He’s a thinking builder. He asks questions and suggests different ways to do things. He’s not just coming to work

to eat his lunch.” And to Paul, it’s no surprise that Jared took out the top spot in the challenge.

“I’ve judged other competitions and seen entrants crumble under the pressure or not do enough homework ahead of construction day,” says Paul.

“You’ve got judges looking over your shoulder at your maths, accuracy of your angles and economical use of materials and even the condition of your tools and whether you’re working in a safe manner.

“It’s made to be similar to a real-life construction site so those who enter are eager to do well in the building industry.”

The forts built by the apprentices will be auctioned off via TradeMe with all proceeds going to KidsCan and Cyclone Gabrielle Relief.

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Share your views on draft budget Western Bay of Plenty residents are this month invited to share their thoughts on the district council’s draft budget for 2023/2024.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s draft budget outlines how the council plans to manage its finances and the work it plans to do in its communities during the next 12 months.

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per cent rate increase, it has done “as much as we can to bring this rate increase in line with inflation as we know things are tough for everyone right now”.

“We’re facing the same tough economic times, but we’re working hard to support our district while ensuring we can continue to do the mahi that matters to you.”

For more information and to share your thoughts, visit: haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz/ annualplan before April 30.

Let’s keep contributing, and aiming high!

I hope you all had a fantastic Easter and took the chance to spend time with family and friends.

I also hope you enjoyed the sun, got a few odd jobs done, ate lots of chocolate and hopefully attended the Port of Tauranga 60th National Jazz Festival!

The Strand was absolutely pumping on the weekend; so much so for a moment I thought I was in New Orleans! It was such a good showcase for our city, taking us back to a time when The Strand was vibrant and

people flocked to the CBD. We’ll keep working to revitalise this special place.

On Monday I headed to Jazz at the Mount. Another incredible day, amazing atmosphere and a real party scene. These weekends are so good for local businesses.

Aside from Easter, I’ve been busy rushing around our community lately. It’s been great to meet so many of you at the

Tauranga Farmer’s Markets, Little Big Markets and Bethlehem Markets, talking to folks and hearing how I can help. Our city has put on some great events recently. Tauranga hosted the 2023 NZ BMX Championships, with hundreds attending and enjoying our excellent facilities on Cambridge Rd. And the Tauranga Multicultural Festival really showcased the significant contribution our many ethnic communities make to our city.

We have a special place here so let’s keep contributing, aiming high and doing what we can to make this NZ’s best city.

Lifting incomes and backing Tauranga workers A number of changes came in at the start of this month to lift incomes and to provide extra support to workers supports, benefiting many in and families.

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These measures won’t fix everything but they will help to ease some pressure – and I want to make sure people here in Tauranga heard a bit more about this cost of living support.

From April 1, more than one million Kiwis started receiving a bit more in their pocket to help make ends meet. This included an inflation-adjusted lift for superannuation, benefits, veteran’s pensions and student

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People in Tauranga should be confident that they can get ahead and create the life they want for themselves and their families through hard work. But right now, as global inflation is causing costs to rise around the world, it can feel pretty tough.

To support those workers who are really feeling the bite from the rise in the cost of living, we’ve increased the minimum wage by $1.50 to $22.70 an hour. This

will see a full-time minimum wage worker earning an extra $60 a week and around $3120 extra each year, before tax.

I’m also really pleased nurses in aged residential care, hospices, home and community support services, along with those in Māori and Pacific healthcare, will start receiving up to 15 per cent more in their ‘take home’ pay.

This boost to follows the recent historic pay increase for hospital nurses, which made our nursing wages competitive with Australia.

These increases will help to keep nurses in important roles here in Tauranga and across New Zealand, which is good news for everyone in our communities.

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Ten new CA coolstores boost BOP kiwifruit infrastructure Construction of 10 Controlled Atmosphere singulating kiwifruit into eight grading coolstores is underway on DMS Progrowers’ lanes after passing through a state-of-the-art camera grader, which takes approximately site at Te Matai Road, Te Puke.

The development follows the opening of a new packhouse and four coolstores one year ago and, according to DMS CEO Derek Masters, the CA coolstores further futureproofs the business and inspires confidence with their growers and staff.

DMS, a Bay of Plenty kiwifruit and avocado orchard management and post-harvest company, was the first post-harvest company since 2019 to build a new packhouse in the Bay of Plenty, an initiative prompted by the region’s continued record-breaking kiwifruit crop.

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Derek says the first year of the MAF Roda “was a bit of a shake-down year on how to run the machine for that site but, with a year’s experience behind us, the machine is now performing optimally”.

“We are very pleased and proud of the way our team has adopted and perfected new systems and processes to ensure the best outcome for our growers.”

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Increased fruit volume

At the time of the opening of the new ‘Rimu Shed’ packhouse on April 6, 2022, New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry was predicted to have annual increases in fruit volume every year going forward as greenfields and gold kiwifruit conversions came into production.

“At the time of the opening we anticipated packing volumes, across our Te Puna and Te Puke sites, would increase to around 20 million trays by 2027,” says Derek.

“The reality was that fruit yield was down in the 2022 season and this season is down again. The industry will pack around 100m of gold and 55m of green for this season.

“This type of variability is typical in all sectors of horticulture and is one outcome of the volatile weather and growing conditions we have experienced across the country. Reduced sunshine and high rain volume negatively affected pollination and eventually flowed on to fruit volumes. We know, from experience, that the pendulum will swing back – and so DMS is investing in their share of infrastructure to secure their packing and coolstore needs into the future.”

Extra flexibility

Derek says the 10 new $9 million CA coolstores are smaller than conventional coolstores due to the need to pack out the fruit from the coolstore room quickly to ensure fruit quality is maintained through the supply chain.

“Traditionally, fruit comes out of the orchard and is stored under a canopy to cure before it goes into packing. CA coolstores hold sufficient fruit for one day’s packing, providing us with new levels of flexibility to manage fruit quality and work flow for our team.

“If, for example, bad weather is predicted over multiple days – when fruit cannot be picked – having fruit in multiple CA coolstores means we can open one coolstore and do one day’s packing – that’s 200,000 trays which might not, otherwise, have been possible.”

Derek says construction of the new CA coolstores is underway with a completion date of late-May in preparation for the 2024 season.

“At the same time groundworks have also started at the rear of the Te Matai Rd site for another four conventional coolstores.”

New packhouse, one year on

The heart of the Rimu Shed, commissioned last year, is the MAF Roda Packing Machine – one of the largest in New Zealand with 10 lanes

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Curtains wanted before winter hits If you have good quality, used curtains you no longer need, then Sustainability Options needs you!

Sustainability Options’ Teri Dawson needs more curtain donations to warm homes.

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The Tauranga-based “altruistic business” provides free environmental and social sustainability advice and assistance to those in need.

“We work with homes in the Bay of Plenty to get them to a warmer, healthier, drier standard,” says programme coordinator Maya Bellass.

“Having good quality curtains that are doublelined is one of the most significant ways we achieve this.”

Sustainability Options marketing and communications coordinator Teri Dawson says the biggest area of heat loss in homes is through the windows.

“With double-lined curtains, air gets trapped between the linings where it sits. This is what creates insulation.”

Teri estimates there are currently 29,000 homes in the region that are exposed to unhealthy living conditions.

“Cold, damp homes negatively impact the health of residents – particularly children, elderly or those with respiratory conditions,” says Teri.

She believes many Bay of Plenty families are feeling the repercussions of increased living costs.

The added expense of heating a poorlyinsulated home is also a factor in the company’s urgency to provide curtains to as many homes as possible.

“We visit around 1000 homes annually, and last year our specially-trained housing assessors discovered about 400 of them needed curtains,” says Teri.

“However, we only had enough for one-third of these homes, so that’s why we’re putting the call out now for more donations for winter.”

While Sustainability Option receives funding from Te Whatu Ora, Teri says they are extremely reliant on donations.

“These are a gift for someone’s home, and we want

Meet Tauranga’s lift and shift job man!

If you’ve got something heavy or difficult you need lifted into place, up high or down in the ground in the Tauranga district – contact Pete Marshall from SkyHooksNZ Tauranga 4X4 Minicranes.

Owner-operator Pete can do lifting and shifting jobs on residential, commercial and industrial sites with his minicrane and tandem trailer.

“From Tauranga Harbour Bridge right back to the Kaimai Range, to Paengaroa and to Kauri Point north of Katikati – if your item’s final destination is within this zone, I can move it!

“We can deal with anything that’s coming from any part of New Zealand, but the final destination has to be within our Tauranga district zone.”

Husband-and-wife team Pete and Lynda say their service is ideal for transporting items too hard for manpower and too small for larger cranes. “This makes us cost-effective for businesses and the public’s lifting, placement, pick-up and delivery jobs.”

Pete is safety-accredited, has an engineering background and 20-plus years’ experience working on sites large and small, meaning his ‘moving’

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skills extend to all types of places – including large construction projects.

“Watching Pete work, I know it takes intricacy to work out load and placements of items in difficult spaces – that’s a skill in itself,” says Lynda.

She says Pete is very personable, genuine “and we both pride ourselves on our prompt and high-quality service and our relationships with our clients”.

Pete’s two-tonne crane has a 6.8m reach, can handle 500kg at full stretch, and 2000kg at the side – the tandem trailer carries 2600kg Pete has shifted it all. “Trusses, beams, carpet rolls, spas, pools, garden sheds, home appliances, workshop machinery, rock and tree placement, furniture in and out of multi-storey homes and apartments – the lot!” Pete offers a free site visit and estimate – and promptly replies to enquiries – so call him now on 021 848 919.

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Decision on elder housing to be made this month Most aged 70-plus

Council CEO John Holyoake says his team need to keep moving forward so elder housing tenants can get settled into their new, warm and dry homes as soon as possible. “Katikati has the most people over 70 years old of all the towns in the Western BOP according to Stats NZ’s population estimations.

“But there’s not enough suitable, affordable housing available. And as cost of living keeps increasing, so does the need for more affordable housing. We can’t afford to wait, we need get on with the things we can now, so we can help the people who really need it.”

The existing units have been removed and foundational siteworks kick off this month.

The existing path between Diggelmann Park and Heron Crescent through the village is closed until to July-August, when the new path will be opened.

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Works to come include upgrading stormwater mains, construction of a retaining wall, earthworks, new wastewater connections and a new paved path to Diggelmann Park. At a council meeting on April 27, councillors will make a decision on the preferred development option for Heron Crescent for the initial design, which will then need to be developed into a detailed design and

build project. In the weeks following that decision, council will invite the community to korero (talk) with councillors and its team on the initial design in detail. “Our team are applying to external funding avenues for additional capital to progress the build, ensuring the redevelopment cost isn’t passed to ratepayers,” says John.

“The current redevelopment plans are mostly covered by $5.34m from the Government’s ‘Better Off’ funding, but the council team has now also registered a bid for funding through the Ministry for Housing and Urban Development’s Affordable Housing Fund.

“An announcement on the Affordable Housing fund isn’t expected until August, after initial works have begun at Heron Crescent.”

For more information, visit: westernbay.govt.nz/elder-housing

Grow some colour during winter With daylight saving now behind us, hopefully we’ll still get some of the lovely Indian summer days to make up for the dismal ‘real’ summer that nature delivered.

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are types for virtually any open and sunny situation. From large shrubs to ground covers and wall spillers, they thrive on neglect but respond well to a bit of judicious pruning.

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Great value for your gardening dollar. Vireyas are tropical Rhododendrons and don’t have extensive root systems so adapt very well to containers. A morning sun or dappled shade situation suits them very well

and an occasional light dressing of a pelleted fertiliser suitable for acid-loving plants is all the feeding they require – but don’t allow them to dry out in summer.

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History in roadside photograph Is it a throw-away memory or an important time capsule that someone’s lost?

Out walking with her gal pals a few weeks ago, Heather Borren came across something lying in the grass around St Michaels Ave in Bethlehem.

It was an old, battered photo. “I saw it lying there and I thought ‘that looks interesting what’s that?’”

Looking at the faces, and styling of the people in the picture, Heather believes the photo was taken about 50-60 years ago. “I would’ve thought it’s from the late-1960s maybe or 1970s by the clothes and things. It’s really hard to tell.”

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photograph, in what appears to be a gymnasium or hall. “It’s a huge staff if it is a workplace for a school. It’s a huge staff photo. I just couldn’t think what else it would be.”

The question is – is someone looking for this picture or was it intentionally cast aside?

“Someone could’ve put it in the dump truck and it’s just blown out for all I know. It could just be rubbish or that someone’s lost it and is going: ‘Oh bugger!’”

If you think this photograph belongs to someone you know or recognise anyone in this photo, please get in touch by emailing: newsroom@thesun.co.nz

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Poppy Day 2023 Poppy Day Lest We Forget

Pop-up poppy tree a poignant reminder A Tauranga tree covered with 600 knitted red poppies along Fraser St stands as a reminder to passers-by of Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

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The idea came from Age Concern Tauranga volunteer Nola Ott – and the extra fingers to help craft it came from The Tauranga Ninja Knits, a group of about 10 yarn artists which meet monthly.

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“They are all different styles of poppies, but that represents all the different men involved in the wars.”

Nola had the idea in 2022, while visiting an older woman in her home. “We go and visit people who may be lonely or isolated in the community.

“I showed one of the ladies a display I’d made while knitting at her house. My coordinator thought they were lovely, and that we could put them on the tree outside Age Concern Tauranga office in Fraser St. “But it was only three weeks before Anzac Day last year, so during the year when we’ve had time, we’ve made poppies [for this Anzac].”

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Poppy Day 2023

The newlyadorned poppy tree along Fraser St. Continued...

community and people have been dropping off red poppies to Nola,” says Ninja Knits member Wendy Pedersen.

The poppies will remain in place until Anzac Day on April 25.

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Poppy Day is on April 21, 2023 – and is the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association’s main fundraising activity. Donations collected on Poppy Day help the RSA improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for New Zealand’s veterans of all ages.

The RSA was established in 1916 with the aim of taking care of NZ’s veterans and their families as soldiers returned from Gallipoli. While today’s soldiers face different challenges, the RSA’s support to them and their whanau continues.

This year the RSA celebrates 101 years of the Poppy Appeal – the campaign runs throughout April and Poppy Day, the RSA’s street collection, is on Friday, April 21.

The first poppy appeal in 1922 netted 13,166 pounds – poppies were sold for one shilling each. Today’s poppies are sold for a gold coin donation; and the RSA sell close to one million each year.

To donate online, visit: at: https://www. rsa.org.nz/support-us/donate/

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Age Concern Tauranga manager Tanya Smith. Photo: John Borren.

Age Concern Tauranga is offering free ‘Staying Safe’ Driver Refresher Courses for senior drivers.

Age Concern Tauranga manager Tanya Smith asks seniors to think about when they last had a refresher course for driving.

“Do you know how ageing can affect your driving? Or are you feeling unsettled because you have a medical coming up to renew your licence?”

This is where Age Concern can help – they are delighted to be working with the New Zealand Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi) to deliver the ‘Staying Safe’ Refresher Courses for senior drivers in the Western Bay of Plenty.

Tanya says getting older can affect our driving in different ways “and this theory-based course is an

opportunity for you to refresh your knowledge about driving”.

“We want to help people keep safe on the road and enjoy the independence driving gives them.

“We know senior drivers are involved in fewer crashes than other age groups as they often drive conservatively and travel less distances – but if they are involved in a collision it can be more serious for them as it takes longer to heal and recover.”

Tanya says the Staying Safe refresher course is a good way for senior drivers to refresh their skills and local knowledge in a friendly and welcoming environment “with plenty of opportunities to ask questions”.

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So much music coming our way Easter is over. The Jazz Fest is done. But there’s always more music around the corner...

popular touring show at Totara Street. They “deliver the smash hits of this unforgettable and exciting musical era”.

Well I bloody hate the eighties. Take your big hair, padded First of all though, hats off to the organisers of the Jazz shoulders, and eye-straining fabric colours and as far as I’m Festival. What a splendid event, fully fitting of a 60th concerned stick them where the sun don’t shine. However, if anniversary. We try to look ahead here at The Sun so I won’t you disagree, tickets are $45; the show starts at 7.30pm. dwell at any length, but Meanwhile, over at a big hats off to Marc The Jam Factory there’s Anderson, the festival a whole bunch of music director, and to Liam Ryan, being released. who corralled the biggest Thursday April 20’s contingent of youth bands double-header sees retro to ever attend the festival. rock band Zephyr Love While the main event was team up with Americancelebrating 60 years, and born singer/songwriter the Rodger Fox Big Band Jennifer K. Austin. Both 50 years – yes, Rodger acts have recently recorded was a mere teenager when at The Lab Studios in he started it – the Youth Auckland; Tauranga is Band Competition quietly stop number six on their turned 45 and had to be nationwide tour. extended to an extra day to In Jennifer’s case it’s accommodate the glut of an EP and single called entrants.

‘Cards’, with Zephyr Salmonella Dub. One factor in this Love it’s an album called increasing success is the very inclusive decision to reduce the ‘Homage’, the title track of which has even sneaked into the registration fees for those attending. This allowed for much charts. I’d describe both of them as “radio-friendly mainstream greater participation from lower decile schools, who proved that rock”. Tickets are $10, doors open at 7pm. lack of funding in no way means lack of talent.

But music never stops, and rarely even pauses, so let’s glance Soloist ahead at next weekend...

The following night, Friday, April 21, local outfit We Will Next Friday, April 21, at Totara Street sees Salmonella Dub Ride Fast releases new album ‘Army of Invisible Zombies’.

Soundsystem finally making it to Tauranga after an elaborate We Will Ride Fast is in fact psychedelic post-punk solo artist, tour meant to celebrate 30 years was destroyed by Covid-19. singer/multi-instrumentalist, Kyle Sattler. The 10-track album, Now Salmonella Dub originator Andrew Penman, AKA DJ is out digitally and on 180 gram red 12 inch vinyl and is a Rude boy, is bringing Tahoe soul diva Whirimako Black to lift follow up to 2021’s gloom rock album ‘Emotional Molecules’. the roof with the Mighty Asterix and Salmonella Dub’s horn This is interestingly strange and section. eccentric music and, with support This tour launches ‘For All Things Alive’, Salmonella Dub’s from Edward Gains and Doubler, long overdue double digital album. it could be a night to remember.

Tickets $15, show, 7pm Delays And one last local show. On The band started writing material for it in January 2012, Sunday afternoon at Jack Dusty’s the week of their final Kaikoura Roots Festival; it was finally Ale House in Bureta, The TJS Blues finished, with the last vocal take from Troy Kingi, in Whakatu Band is playing.

They are Trevor on the day of the September 2021 lockdown. The plan was to Brainiac (guitar), Stefan Brainiac launch ‘For All Things Alive’ at the end of 2021 off the back of (drums) and Julian Clark (bass). a 37-date tour. The tour ended up being cancelled after three Together they play classic electric shows. blues from New Orleans, Texas, So this album has taken 10 years to make and three years to Chicago and Britain. Trevor is as release. It should be a magnificent show: tickets are $40 (early good a blues guitarist as you could bird) or $45; things happen at 8pm. hope to hear and it’s free. What’s not The following night AutoMatic 80s return to Tauranga for the eighth time. I have been told this is consistently the most to like? Music kicks off at 3pm.

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A great race in a great valley FREE Youth Music Festival

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Map reading, puzzle solving, and mountain biking are the ingredients that go into making the Great K Valley Cycle Adventure a whānau friendly fun day out.

Set in the Kopurererua Valley Reserve and run by Tauranga Sunrise Rotary, the event will be held on this Sunday, April 16.

“The scavenger hunt is environmentally-focused, takes entrants to areas that are usually unexplored, and highlights what an asset the valley is to the community,” says the club’s director of the environment committee, Michele Beaton.

Cyclists set off between 10am and 12pm on April 16 – and funds raised from the event will go to the Graeme Dingle Foundation which supports children in many ways, including the school-facilitated Kiwi Can programme.

Michelle says the valley is the biggest wetland restoration in New Zealand

and is home to a wide range of species. “Wetlands are amazing. They suck up greenhouse gasses, are somewhere for excess flood waters to go, and are a real hidden gem that many people don’t even realise are there.”

The combined Rotary Clubs of Tauranga have been assisting Tauranga City Council with regeneration of the valley since the millennium, with annual planting, rat trapping and fundraising efforts.

Highlighting the long Māori history of the area, Michele says: “It’s important for people to know that Ngāi Tamarāwaho is mana whenua of Kopurererua Valley”.

“They’ve done a lot of work in partnership with the council in the valley and with its river, and also in raising awareness of Puketoromiro Pā located towards the southern end of the valley.”

For more information and to enter, see: Catherine Sylvester www.eventspronto.co.nz

Event to empower Tauranga’s youth Jammin’ in the Park is part of Tauranga Youth Development Team’s 100% Summer Series and it’s shaping to be an unforgettable event – empowering youth to be themselves, overcome challenges, and groove to some amazing tunes by local performers.

WHAT’S ON

they are.” Sophie Maude, a super-talented Tauranga musician who has overcome challenges with Autism, ADHD, OCD, and Tourette’s syndrome, will perform and spread an important message of self-acceptance and hope.

Sophie, whose latest single ‘Take Me Away’ topped the NZ Hot 40 Singles Chart, is stoked to perform in a welcoming and inclusive environment where she can connect It’s all going down this Saturday, with audiences and jam out on-stage April 15 from 3pm-6pm at Carlton with her guitarist. She believes Street Reserve in Otūmoetai. And in being real about her struggles guess what? It’s absolutely free to to inspire others and make them attend! feel welcome, just like she wished The line-up is stacked with she had felt growing up on the incredible talent, including college spectrum. bands and local musicians like Artist Sam Allen will create a Sophie Maude, Unit 51, Seaside collaborative art piece on-site that Jams, Cybele Chapman, and Blah you can join in on. There will be Blah Uh Huh Boo Hoo. roaming performers, food trucks, But Jammin’ in the Park is not just about music – it’s about celebrating Tauranga musician Sophie Maude. a chill-out zone and giant outdoor games. uniqueness in this digital age where So mark your calendars for Saturday, April 15, gather social media and peer pressure can sometimes be your squad, and head to Carlton Street Reserve for a overwhelming.

Tauranga Youth Development Team general manager fun, safe, and sober event.

Erika gives a shoutout to Matt Bodman and Erika Harvey, Erena Lagas and Rebecca Kit have been Otūmoetai College for providing the back line for working with their youth advisory panel since 2022 the event “Events like this can have a huge impact where the concept was created. “We’ve been fortunate on young people, giving them a chance to showcase to work with some wonderful students who’ve been their musical talents and connect with their peers in open in sharing many of the struggles they’re facing a positive and supportive environment. Teachers like today. We wanted to create a festival where everyone can just be themselves and have a blast embracing who Matt play a vital role in making these events a success.”

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Manawa Active Aotearoa Bay’s biggest art expo TūMajor Fund now open is on this month!

Tauranga Society of Artists is once again hosting a large and prestigious exhibition this month at Tauranga Boys’ College Gymnasium.

Attendees to the exhibition on April 20-23 can expect to see more than 400 pieces on display, along with ‘live art’ in action, card and prints, a guest exhibitor group and the chance to vote for the People’s Choice award.

“This will be a memorable Art Expo – so make sure you don’t miss out. Experience beautiful, creative and affordable art – all displayed in the very spacious and well-lit gym of Tauranga Boys’ College,” says Tauranga Society of Artists’ Robin Purllant.

With more than 200 members, Robin says the society is the largest group of artists in the Bay of Plenty. “The society participates in a wide range of art genres and mediums, producing an astounding variety of original artwork.”

As such, the exhibition – open 9.30am-5pm daily from Thursday, April 20 through to Sunday, April 23 – will have something for everyone. “The People’s Choice award gives visitors an opportunity to vote for their favourite painting. At the last exhibition more than 1000 people voted, so participate to be in the draw to win an original artwork!”

This year’s guest exhibitor is the Bethlehem Pottery Club – and, society members will again be demonstrating their tremendous range of skills by providing ‘live art’. “The ‘Art in Action’ will

Artist Robin Purllant will display his artworks at the Art Expo on April 20-23.

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include different mediums – oils, acrylic, watercolour, pastel and many more.

From portrait drawing to painting, sketching to illustrating, all will be demonstrated at various times throughout the four days. So come along to meet our talented artists!”

Always popular and to be repeated this exhibition is the display of cards and prints, which many society artists produce from their artwork.

Robin says the society offers members daily opportunities – including workshops, open sessions, tutorials and friendship at their base Art Room in Elizabeth Street East.

“All activities are designed to complement and build upon the creativity and skill that goes on in their own homes and studios.”

This developing skill and creativity will be on show April 20-23 at Tauranga Boys’ College Gymnasium, corner of 14th Ave-Devonport Rd, Tauranga City from 9.30am-5pm. Entry is free.

Applications for the Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Major Fund are now open until Monday, April 24.

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Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa provides funding for programmes or Up to $40,000 is available to help tamariki projects delivering play, (children) and rangatahi (youth) get active active recreation and sport through play, recreation and sport. Photo: supplied. experiences for tamariki or programme. and rangatahi. These may be new or Since Sport BOP began managing already operating. the major fund on behalf of Sport Research shows some groups, such NZ in the 2020-2021 financial year, as young women, young people 13 organisations have benefitted who experience high deprivation or with an overall funding tally of young people with disabilities, are $458,635. more at risk of low levels of physical An organisation must be a legal activity because they face barriers to entity to apply and examples of being active. eligibility for Tū Manawa Active Therefore, programmes or projects Aotearoa funding are available that reach these groups will be online at: www.sportbop.co.nz/ prioritised for funding.

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Pride and prejudice...

We as a nation are reported as being open-minded, tolerant of others’ views and opinions, accepting of others cultures/beliefs, respectful and supposedly having freedom of speech.

Something Posie Parker’s brief visit to our country highlighted was that these attributes only apply to some groups and not others. Has anyone else noticed that there seems to be partiality and preference shown to far left groups and that tolerance and acceptance appear to be onesided?

It would be nice to see balance brought back into our society, where the views of everyone are heard respectfully without antagonism.

Perhaps we are too quick to jump on the media bandwagon, with anti comments and partiality spurring hate speech and violence towards people, including Posie Parker who is being attacked for putting up a poster stating the fact a woman is

an adult female, and for being prowomen.

Certainly the wheels fell off the proverbial wagon recently with certain demonstrators’ appalling behaviour. Posie Parker didn’t deserve that. Where was the tolerance, self-control, respect of others etc then, that we pride ourselves on as a nation?

Carol Oliver, Tauranga City.

Re: ‘The hidden culprit of climate change’ (The Weekend Sun letters page, April 6, 2023.

Relax Ken, the earth is not going to turn into another moon.

According to Dr Geoff Duffy, an Emeritus Professor of chemical and materials engineering at the University of Auckland, 99.8 per cent of all greenhouse gases in NZ are from natural sources.

In other words, only .2 per cent of all greenhouse gases in this country are man-made. If anyone thinks they can change the climate by

reducing that .2 per cent they are delusional.

The Mediaeval Warm Period was warmer than today, and the Little Ice Age temperatures were cooler.

The climate has always changed.

We should be looking at mitigation and protection measures rather than giving billions to the lost cause of trying to change the climate. I suggest you read ‘Global Warming – A counter-blaste to the Man-made Global Warming Hypothesis’ by Dr Kelvin Duncan for a good overview.

Paul Grimmer, Papamoa.

A cavalier attitude of the top level incomes...

Re: ‘Rising wages and falling sales’ article on page 3, The Weekend Sun, March 31.

In this article one phrase in particular stuck with me. Tauranga Business Chamber chief executive Matt Cowley said: “There are opportunities to have very targeted marketing to get the right types of customers in” for small businesses. I wonder what type of people he thinks are the “right type”?

Perhaps he meant affluent folk with expendable income. For those who are on stricter budgets in order to keep the four walls secure – food, utilities, housing and transport – the luxury of hiring a cleaner or

buying ready-made food at a bakery has gone by the wayside long ago.

Those who used to be on what was considered a “good wage” remain on the same wage and dealing with the increased overheads, while those on minimum have experienced pay rises to help them catch up, but it’s still not enough. Now both categories of income can rarely afford such. That wee throwaway phrase shows a cavalier attitude of the top level incomes, that is disappointing to see.

Andrea McIntyre, Ohauiti.

Scraping the bottom of the barrel...

The climate has always changed!

Re: White CIS males. Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson seems to have scraped the bottom of her insult barrel to come up with that. Stretched her credibility too. I can’t help thinking that ‘white’ is a slur used in this manner.

To me, male and female, man and woman, need no prefix, because that is our gender when we are born. It is normal in the sense that the

majority are happy with their gender. It doesn’t mean that everyone else is abnormal the way it is commonly used. Just that they are different to the norm.

If Marama could be happy with that instead of conjuring up persecution, she and her friends could lead the life they want. Just look at her achievements, she is the equal of any other person.

Dan Russell, Welcome Bay.

Thanks SunLive!

I would like to just send a message saying how thrilled I am that my friend’s trinket has been found by the lovely lady who tried her best to find the owner. Yes it had a big sentimental value and I am so happy for her.

Thank you for having it on SunLive where a couple of her friends saw it and let her know.

Marilyn Schoeman, Bellevue

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Of sheep and shepherds…

The heart of Christianity is about being in a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, and this relationship has often been described in the Bible through the imagery of sheep and shepherds.

The shepherd would guide, protect and care for them all their lives.

This is why this imagery is used throughout the Bible to describe God’s relationship with us.

It shows a sense of relationship, of intimacy, of trust between the shepherd and the sheep.

Likewise, the Lord invites us to enter this relationship with Himself. He is your shepherd, who guides you through life and then finally ushers you into eternity.

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 23)”. May God bless you all.

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