The Weekend Sun - 6 October 2023

Rena on the big screen

A Tauranga family who lost everything in the 2011 Rena environmental disaster are reliving the experience all over again, this time on the big screen.

e film ‘Taking Back Our Beach’, about the local Bay of Plenty community’s response to the coastal disaster, is being

screened from October 5, the 12th anniversary of the grounding.

Craig Fellows (pictured) and his family were waiting for their possessions to arrive by ship from Australia when they heard the disastrous news. e ship carrying their container along with 1367 other containers had run aground.

“We tracked the Rena’s progress and were waiting for it to dock in Tauranga,” says Craig.

“It wasn’t until the news broke at lunchtime that we found out it had hit the reef. Telling the children was very hard because we were all expecting to get our goods.”

‘Taking Back our Beach’ is now screening at

cinemas across the Bay of Plenty, including United Cinemas Bayfair, Luxe Cinemas, Whakamax, Katch Katikati, Opotiki’s De Luxe eatre, Rotorua’s Basement Cinema as well as more than 20 cinemas NZ-wide. Read the story in full on page 4.

Photo: John Borren.

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Mind your trolley business!

She was a busybody….gawping into my supermarket trolley at the checkout. And then gawping at me.

Gawp, gawp, gawp. e nerve of it!

Although there wasn’t much to gawp at.

Just a six pack of IPA – India Pale Ale – screaming to be chugged, three chorizo sausages to be munched as I chugged, and skinny milk.

Hate that full milk that looks, tastes and smells like it has just come out of a cow. e gawper continued gawping. And she was starting to irritate.

“I think I have all the food groups covered there,” I said to her in a smartarsed, kick-her-cat tone.

“What do you think?”

Mrs Fussy Pants didn’t think. She just rolled her eyes and hu ed at me. Lovely!

Coke and lamingtons

So I gave her an industrial strength gawp back – and counted 10 by $10.80 ready-meal boxes of ‘Roast Lamb and Veggies’ in her supermarket trolley. And pink lamingtons, and two 2.25 litre bottles of Diet Coke.

And if Mrs Fussy Pants was going to get judgmental over my beer ration, didn’t she know that many frozen meals are high in sodium, added sugars and saturated fats? And didn’t she know some studies show a demonstrable link between frozen and ready-made meals and increased risk of obesity?

And she may as well have smeared the lamingtons straight onto her thighs.

My turn for some eye rolling and hu ng.

But what’s with this supermarket trolley gawping and shaming at the checkout anyway?

Is it just a time-killer while you wait your turn to exchange “how’s your day been so far” with the checkout operator?

Are they programmed to say that or are they genuinely interested? How would they respond if you told them your dog has been run over, your wife has run o with your best friend, you’ve lost your retirement funds to a ponzi scheme?

AND…you have developed a dreadful slice o the tee at golf.

A pro trolley gawper

And by their own admission, a doctor I know is a professional trolley gawper...

“Have you seen the crap people load into their supermarket trolleys?” Until Mrs Fussy Pants crashed my world, well no, I hadn’t. “No wonder there’s obesity,” said the doc with a little moral superiority.

“High blood pressure and diabetes?” All that in the middle of a discussion about me perhaps adjusting my lifestyle. Less of my personal staples like IPA and chorizo.

I suggested to him that instead of being the ambulance at the bottom of the cli , he could set up surgery at the checkout and remove “crap” products from the conveyor belt before they’re purchased, before the damage is done.

And they could adjust the alerts at the self-service to shame people.

grasping for excuses and explanations. Anyhow I gured his shift patterns so I could conduct lightning raids on the chiller.

But even when you get your shopping of shame to the checkout there will be someone unloading canned, low sodium beans, lentils, sprouted wheat bread, plain instant oats, frozen berries, skinless chicken breasts, collagen peptides, bone broth and spiralised zucchini onto the conveyor belt before you.

Don’t you hate them?

Where were we? Gawping. at’s right.

Reasons

Seems gawpers might not be the nosey, sanctimonious, judgmental people we believe them to be. More reasonable shoppers tell me they trolley gawp for a number of reasons.

• To check if they have forgotten anything.

• To check if they have missed specials.

• To check brand preferences.

• To check for new and untried products.

• Or 100 other reasons.

A couple of other annoying and inconsiderate supermarket behaviours …

“1842 calories in the bagging area.”

Bleep, Bleep, Bleep! Flashing red light.

“Please place item back on the shelf.”

“Morbidly obese person buying chips and chocolate.” Bleep! Bleep! Bleep!

“Please wait for product police.”

You would be shamed mercilessly.

It actually starts before the checkout.

Because before arriving in Heaven, Tauranga that is, I would swap smalltalk with a Sikh supermarket assistant in Auckland. A very pleasant, enlightened and interesting man. And of course my friend from the Punjab was tee-total.

He almost kept me tee-total too, because Mr Singh had this almost divine ability to manifest from nowhere whenever I was exiting the chiller with beer. “OoooH!” he would say, smiling and admonishing at the same time. “But you buy beer already – three days ago. Not good!” Why did I let him uster me? Why did he have me

• Deciding you don’t want or need shaved ham after all and so you dump it on the shelf with the biscuits, or laundry products, or wherever.

• Eating before paying.

• Unruly kids – it’s not a playground.

• Unloading 24 items in the express checkout.

• Leaving the checkout line to grab another item.

***While on supermarkets … Isla is a sharp, observant, eight-yearold out of Katikati. Recently she noticed Countdown Bethlehem had transmogri ed into Woolworths... again! Her mother explained the three-year, $400-million rebranding.

But the self-service checkout machines didn’t get the email. Because when Isla was leaving ‘Woolworths’, the machine said: “ ank you for shopping Countdown!” It wasn’t lost on Isla.

Countdown

Woolworths.

Sun to fuel cruise season

It’s set to be a hot and dry summer and Mount Maunganui souvenir shop owner Ian New is predicting a great cruise ship season to match!

Launching o this month, the Royal Princess is the rst cruise ship to arrive for the 2023/24 season on Wednesday, October 18, and will bring 3560 visitors and 1346 crew.

Last summer saw cruise ship’s return to Tauranga’s port after two-and-a-half years, with the Government closing maritime borders in March 2020 due to Covid-19. Hopes were high for this tourism boost to our region, but wet weather throughout 2022’s summer put a slight dampener on business and tourism.

“We had a lot of rain and we lost business with some of the cruise ships that didn’t come in. Quite a few were cancelled last year and then they’d arrive in port and it would pour down,” says Kiwiana Gifts & Souvenirs’ Ian New.

Tourism Bay of Plenty general manager and board member of NZ Cruise Association Oscar Nathan says last year was “tough”.

“Unsettled weather was the main driver of 14 ship day cancellations or diversions to other ports, which impacts local operators as it leads to cancellations and missed bookings.”

ings are expected to turn around this year however, with sunshine looking promising due to the El Niño weather pattern, and more than 100 cruise ships coming to the Port of Tauranga.

“I think it’s going to be a really good cruise ship season, positive with the sunshine… people will be a lot happier,” says Ian, who has been building his store’s stock in preparation.

“It’ll be a good summer for the domestic market with people coming to the Mount on holidays.”

Oscar says the port is expecting 108 ships, equating to 93 ship days this 2023/24 season.

“ is is an increase from last season where we received 91 ship berths and 77 ship days and includes 24 double ship days and four overnight stays.

“ is year we hope the weather will allow for more visitors to enjoy the outdoor activities we do so well, and to take in the beauty of the coastal Bay of Plenty. In the 2019/20 season cruise tourism to the Bay of Plenty was worth $74 million and more than $90 million in the 2018/19 season.”

Arriving on October 18, the Royal Princess, this will be the cruise ships rst voyage to Aotearoa says Oscar. “We welcome locals to join us at Waikorire (Pilot Bay) as we farewell the ship when it departs at 5.45pm.”

Georgia Minkhorst

“A good summer”

Kiwiana Gift & Souvenirs’ business owner Ian New is expecting a positive, sunshine- lled cruise ship season this summer.

Photo: John Borren

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'Intensification needed but difficult' – planner

Tauranga is short on homes, but building houses higher and denser will be “di cult” due to infrastructure challenges.

Tauranga City Council city planning team leader Janine Speedy made the comments during the start of hearings on intensi cation plans for the city.

“We have a housing shortfall, which we need to respond to.

“ e primary purpose of the plan change is for residential intensi cation,” Janine told the independent hearing panel.

High winds blow motorhome

A Tauranga family of six on a South Island campervan holiday had “the scariest” accident of their life when strong winds rolled their motorhome.

Samantha Lewis was travelling on SH80 with her four children, including a one-yearold baby, at the time.

She says everything was smashed.

“ e kitchen fell over my children, and they were hanging in the campervan for two minutes. I am still in shock. I am starting to feel bumps and bruises. ere is still a piece of glass in my leg,” she says.

Pickers urged to ‘look up’

Avocado picker Troy Hall has the life-long physical and emotional scars of picking too close to power lines.

It was October 2011 when Troy received two massive electric shocks when picking avocados at height on a cherry picker in a Matapihi, Tauranga orchard.

“I lost sight in my left eye, lost my right ear, 60 per cent torso burns all over my body and legs, and a quarter of my face,” says Troy.

To help keep orchardists safe as the avocado picking season gets underway in the Bay of Plenty, electricity lines company Powerco is emphasising the four-metre distance rule for people harvesting fruit near power lines.

Volunteers needed

Village Radio is needing more committed and passionate volunteers to keep the magic of Village Radio classic music alive.

Village Radio station manager Tony Rhind says that the station has made great changes to keep the magic on air, and now to an audience beyond New Zealand.

“I am happy and proud to say that thanks to our sponsors and a group of volunteers who set everything up, we are now transmitting to the world.”

e stations AM signal barely covers Tauranga, but with streaming, Village Radio has been receiving feedback messages from listeners in Australia, England and Canada. “ at make us really happy.”

“Our whole life was on that ship,” says Tauranga resident Craig Fellows, after the MV Rena grounded on October 5, 2011. “All of our memories - wedding photos and negatives, plus videos and photos of the children growing up, their rst Christmas, rst steps and things they had made - are all gone.

“ ey’re things we can never get back.” Craig and his family are o to watch ‘Taking Back our Beach’, the lm documenting the story of the local community response to the Rena disaster 12 years ago.

Brian and Claire Rogers, co-founders and owners of Sun Media, made headlines on SunLive with the news that the cargo vessel MV Rena had struck ŌtāitiAstrolabe Reef approximately 12 nautical miles o the coast of Tauranga.

A member of the local Coastguard, Brian was the rst journalist on the scene of what would become NZ’s biggest environmental disaster. He broke the news to the world. e lm runs for 90 minutes. Hundreds have already booked tickets to see it.

“Mount Maunganui Intermediate have 700 students coming to it, booking out six cinemas next week,” says producer Rosalie Liddle Crawford.

She says other groups are taking advantage of United Cinemas Bayfair’s group o er, with some using the lm to raise funds for local charities.

“PIPS are running a fundraiser on

Tuesday, October 10, and Volunteering BOP with Envirohub are running a fundraiser for Western Bay Wildlife and ARRC on Wednesday, October 11. e Tauranga Bird Club, and local kindys and schools are doing group bookings.”

Director Anton Steel and Rosalie have woven together this story from 33 diverse interviewees. ere are many unfolding layers, moments of tears, as well as laughter, and the lm o ers closure to an event that a ected more than 8000 volunteers and countless more in the wider community.

e stories of the clean-up couldn’t be possible without the thousands of people from all walks of life who came together to save their beloved beaches, says Anton. “It’s this positive message of the power of the community uniting in the face of disaster that viewers are left with.”

Funded and supported by Sun Media, HOBEC, BOPRC, Priority One, Western Bay Wildlife, Bay Conservation Alliance, Vision Media, Film Bay of Plenty and hundreds of individuals and crowdfunders, the lm captures the shock, anger and grief driven into the heart of the local community, as a groundswell of volunteers went out daily to help save wildlife and clean up the massive eld of oil and debris strewn along the coast.

e BOP premiere on ursday was an emotional experience for those who knew Bruce Fraser, Sue Behrens and Brian Rogers, who have all died while the lm was being made. Brian died of bowel cancer last year, but was able to see the movie’s nal cut with his father Mick and

wife Claire, who is the lm’s executive producer. His memories of the fateful morning are poignantly documented in his nal interview, describing the moment he realised it was going to be a major environmental crisis.

e title of the lm ‘Taking Back Our Beach’ came from a bold statement that Sue made during the clean-up.

“It’s our beach. We’re taking ownership,” says Sue, her words now forever preserved.

Craig, who has settled into a very rewarding sale rep job for the past eight years with Würth NZ, says although there is still a sense of loss, the family have moved on. His mother, wife and son joined him to watch the lm together at the premiere.

“I was a little bit nervous and excited to hear other people’s stories and what they experienced.”

‘Taking Back our Beach’ is now screening at cinemas across the Bay of Plenty, including United Cinemas Bayfair, Luxe Cinemas, Whakamax, Katch Katikati, Opotiki’s De Luxe eatre, Rotorua’s Basement Cinema as well as more than 20 cinemas NZ-wide.

Anton Steel and Rosalie Liddle Crawford at Mount Maunganui beach. Photo: John Borren.

Brian and Claire Rogers.

A Tauranga teenager with a bleeding tumour on his lip is facing up to eight months wait for treatment through the health system.

His stepfather Gus says the 13-year-old is bullied daily at school because of the lesion. e bullying prompted Gus not to reveal his surname to protect his son’s identity.

Gus says his son is su ering emotionally and missing school.

“He's very withdrawn, very quiet.”

e tumour started out as a small blister on his lip, within two weeks it was the size of a grape, says Gus.

In June they went to their GP, where it was diagnosed as a pyogenic granuloma and they were referred to the paediatric department at Tauranga Hospital.

Pyogenic granulomas are benign raised tumours on the skin or mouth that bleed easily.

After an initial letter, the family heard nothing for nearly three months.

Frustrated, Gus contacted the hospital and was told it could be another four to eight months for treatment because of the way the hospital prioritises cases.

“ at's when I blew my top. It's like they almost don't want to acknowledge the emotional trauma they put these kids through.”

Gus received an appointment with a specialist contracted by the hospital last week. e doctor con rmed the wait could be up to eight months but o ered their

Teen bullied over facial growth

services privately at a reduced cost, he says.

e family will have the tumour removed privately so his stepson doesn’t “su er any more”, acknowledging they are in a “privileged position” to do so.

Te Whatu Ora Bay of Plenty acting group director of operations

Sarah Mitchell says they are unable to comment on individual cases.

Referrals for pyogenic granulomas are made by a GP, if accepted the patient will be seen for First Specialist Assessment, says Mitchell.

“If the outcome of FSA is a referral for treatment and it’s accepted, patients are prioritised and those with the highest clinical need will be seen rst.”

e target is for planned care procedures to happen within four months of referral for treatment, she says.

“Some services are experiencing high demand and high patient acuity, and have been impacted on by workforce shortages.” is means some patients who are less urgent are waiting longer than the hospital would like, says Mitchell.

“Te Whatu Ora recognises the potential for impact on mental health for people with this condition and advises families about the support available through their GP and mental health services.”

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Grab a bargain from the boot

e Rotary Club of Otūmoetai will be holding their monthly Car Boot Sale this Sunday, October 8.

For the rst Sunday of every month, the club has been running these sales at the Otūmoetai College carpark. After nearly a year, the Car Boot Sale has been going great says rotarian, Brian Hodge.

“ e sale is attracting 15 to 20 sellers and a ow of buyers eager for a bargain. So far this year the weather has been kind and we have not been rained off!”

Sellers arrive at about 7.30am and set up and the buyers roll up soon after — eager to see what is on o er.

“We have room for about 40 sellers, so we are keen to attract more people to the sale.”

e Rotary Club are now expanding their service to include drop o s of unwanted

electronics and appliances for recycling by Computer Recyclers Ltd based in Judea.

A $5 handling fee will be charged on top of the fees for dealing with appliances, such as screens and printers with toxic materials.

e gear will either be repaired, reused, or dismantled with components separated for recycling.

“We also o er a sausage sizzle at the sale for those who have got up too early for breakfast or need a morning snack.”

e proceeds from the sale go towards supporting the Rotary Club’s youth programmes which benefit local schools and young people in Tauranga.

Get along this Sunday, October 8 to the Otūmoetai College carpark and nd some bargains. Open for sellers to set up at 7.30am. Buyers welcome from 8-11.00am or until everything is gone.

LET’S TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY

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Gus says his stepson’s pyogenic granuloma is in its small state in this photo.

A wonderland of preloved toys awaits at this year’s Community Toy Swap in Pāpāmoa!

Last year was the rst time the Pāpāmoa Toy Library held the Community Toy Swap. Now it’s back due to popular demand and will be held on Saturday, October 28.

Toy librarian Megan Tietjen says the toy library works by people bringing in toys or games they no longer want, and exchanging them for tokens.

en tokens are exchanged for other toys from di erent families. “It's a great way to prevent plastic waste going to land ll, and supports

those in our community who may not be able to a ord brand new toys for their tamariki,” says Megan.

“It gives a di erent option that’s not just heading to e Warehouse to buy something that their kids are going to get sick of.”

Megan says she attended the Community Toy Swap last year as a parent and loved it. “My kid was learning the value of money at the time, and I thought it was a really good way for him to learn that he could take his toys somewhere, receive tokens and then use those tokens to ‘buy’ other toys without having to spend money.”

People are encouraged to bring their

toys in ahead of the Community Toy Swap to collect their tokens and save time. “[Toys] do have to be in good condition and have no missing pieces, so no puzzles that are missing like three bits, and they have to work if they’ve got batteries.” For hygiene reasons they don’t accept soft toys or anything that requires washing either. is community event will also be a fundraiser opportunity to this notfor-pro t group that has more than

300 members. Megan says the toy swap will have some “really cool ra e prizes” up for grabs including passes to Chipmunks, virtual reality arcade – e Cave, Fresh Choice and Pak n Save baskets and more.

e Community Toy Swap will be held from 10am-1pm at the Pāpāmoa Community Centre on October 28. For more information visit: www. facebook.com/PapamoaToyLibrary

A succulent spring gardening sale

More than 100 beautiful pots and sculptures will be for sale at this weekend’s Te Puna Quarry Park Spring Plant Sale. Yes, that’s right the next plant sale at the park is just in time for spring planting – and will be brimming with gardening-related items this Sunday, October 8, from 10am-1pm. ere will be vegetable and ower seedlings, indoor plants, air

plants, succulents, garden and hedging items, dried owers, recycled garden tools, pots, sculptures and crafty gits plus ra es.

Other features of the day are Devonshire tea and Christmas wreathmaking demonstrations. e sale is Sunday, October 8, from 10am-1pm, at Te Puna Quarry Park, 110 Te Puna Quarry Rd.

Georgia Minkhorst

Megan Tietjen with her one-year-old son Milo and five-year-old son Finn at the Pāpāmoa Toy Libraray. Photo: John Borren.

Spicy but nice Nacho Popular waterfront attraction slam dunked

It quickly became a popular haunt – a place for young people to hang out and shoot hoops, a council facility, a basketball half court opposite Bobby’s on Dive Crescent. All day, most days –thump, thump, thump of a bouncing basketball, the shuddering of the backboard, the unmistakable rim rattling and the loud banter and laughter of young people killing time and having fun.

“More importantly,” says Janine Cork of the neighbouring Te Tuinga Whanau social services organisation, “it was the sound of young people staying out of trouble.” en this week, just two years after being installed at a cost of $60,000, the Tauranga City Council dug it up. e sounds of basketball gave way to the sound of an excavator with a powerful percussion hammer smashing up the concrete court for yet another 40 carparks, stage two of the Dive Crescent carpark upgrade.

“What the hell?” exclaimed one annoyed local when informed of the demolition. “Why did they spend all that money in the rst place? ey better build another one someplace handy.”

When opened in December 2021, the half court was deemed to be “a short term initiative” to return that part of the waterfront to community use. e Commissioners recognised the popularity of the court, saying it re ected the need for more

facilities for teenagers.

Neighbours spoken to by e Weekend Sun admitted to being surprised when the court was installed. Who would come downtown to the fringe of the CBD, to shoot hoops? e kids did.

Janine says her son and his mates often use the public hoop on Cameron Road at Gate Pa. “But if it was busy and they were bored, they would climb in the car and go as far as Arataki or downtown to Dive Crescent.”

Each week kids attending Te Tuinga Whanau use the court. “Five kids daily, two or three times a week,” says the Whanau’s Marcia Taikato Whauwhau. “And that’s just us. e court was exactly what was needed, a positive space for our rangatahi. And it had pleasantly overshadowed all the homelessness, drunkenness and arguing that has gone on around here.”

Now the Tauranga City Council has listened and acted accordingly. “Seeing how popular the half court was and hearing people are keen for such a facility in the city centre, we’ve included a permanent basketball half court in plans for the wider waterfront transformation,” says the TCC’s Gareth Wallis. It will be located next to the new playground on the central waterfront, and all going to plan, should be open in the second half of next year. e council’s also looking at how some components of the demolished basketball court can be relocated and reused.

We are looking for an extra special home for Nacho, to be at his best!

Nacho needs routine and exercise more than most. He is a lovely young man, and loves going for walks and playing.

Nacho would work well in a family who has another dog to keep him company. He’s a curious

playful pup and loves to play with toys - Kongs stu ed with peanut butter and biscuits are a fave!

Nacho can be a little wary of new situations, so is looking for a family who will be patient with him and help him settle in.

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e destination basketball hoop on Dive Crescent is a now a pile of rubble. Photo: Taylor Rice.

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Bitching baking for the community

Real ‘good bitches’ get in the kitchen and bake! And no it’s not derogatory or sexist –because being a ‘good bitch’ is an all-inclusive term.

is month marks the ninth year nationwide charity ‘Good Bitches Baking’ has helped those in need in the community by whipping up some sweet treats.

With 29 ‘chapters’, or branches across Aotearoa, the charity has more than 3000 GBs to its name. Tauranga’s head bitch Mary Norris says in the last 12 months our chapter of GBB has baked 360 boxes of tasty goods for recipient organisations. “ at means approximately 4200 people have had a little moment of sweetness thanks to Tauranga GBs.”

Getting stu done

So what exactly makes a person a good bitch? According to Mary “a good bitch is someone who gets stu done, they see a need and they respond to it”. “ ey don’t need applause or gold stars.”

She says it’s a colloquial Kiwi

thing and compares it to being called a “good bugger”. “Some people ask us if we want to change the name being a bit provocative but the name means that people have to pause to think about what we’re saying.

“What we’re doing is making

these small acts of kindness and they go such a long way to making our communities a much nicer place for all kinds of people.

“Anyone can be kind and everyone deserves kindness.”

Near enough Nigella

e Tauranga Branch operates a roster through BMS – the Bitch Management System – and do their baking on

Mondays. Mary says they’re always in need of volunteers and you “don’t have to be Nigella” in the kitchen to be a good bitch.

“If you’re favourite thing to make is a Weet-Bix chocolate slice then that’s perfect.

New BOP tsunami maps: "blue means go"

“Blue means go” is one of the main di erences people enjoying the Bay of Plenty coast will notice in the updated tsunami evacuation maps this summer. ere is also a new QR code to help direct people.

e Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has updated the region’s tsunami evacuation maps to be consistent across all councils and are updating tsunami sign boards and waterways.

Some of the zone boundaries have also changed, including parts of Opōtiki, Whakatāne and Pāpāmoa East.

“ e main di erence is that we have stopped using red, orange, and yellow for evacuation zones. Our updated maps have a single blue evacuation zone,” says a BOPCDEM spokesperson.

Some evacuation zone boundaries have been changed as part of the update. In most cases these are minor, but a few locations have more signi cant changes.

“We have made it easier to nd out if people are in a tsunami evacuation zone: people can scan a QR code for ‘you are here’ information.”

People are being asked to check their updated maps so they are familiar with any changes before heading to the coast this summer.

“Families of the Bay of Plenty need to know what to do and where to go to keep safe in an emergency and for those who live, learn, work and play along our Bay of Plenty coastline, knowing what to do and where to go is key,” says Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group chair Mayor Faylene Tunui.

For all regional tsunami maps go to: www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz

Local maps are also on relevant council websites.

Bay of Plenty tsunami evacuation maps are part of the national tsunami map site: www.civildefence.govt.nz/get-ready/gettsunami-ready/tsunami-evacuation-zones/ Tsunami sign boards at beaches and waterways will be updated from today and over the next few weeks. Contact BOPCDEM for locations of where boards will be updated rst.

Tsunami map

“A lot of us do make cakes and things but that’s because we like to bake anyway!”

Good Bitches Baking Tauranga is also proud nominees of spring’s ‘Good in the Hood’ – a Z energy initiative that allows the community to vote for a local charity to receive a share of $1 million.

“Good Bitches Baking will be one

of the charities at Z Bethlehem… you can get an orange chip and put it into what organisation you think deserves a share of the money.”

Mary says this runs from September 25-October 23 so get in and vote!

To nd out more about Good Bitches Baking, visit: www.gbb.org.nz/get-involved

Georgia Minkhorst

Tauranga’s head bitch, Mary Norris.

Photo: John Borren.

‘You are here’ tsunami QR code.

Auditioning for Summer Shakespeare

Lovers of Tauranga's Summer

Shakespeare will be delighted to know local thespian and director Pascal Tibbits is holding auditions for ‘ e Tempest’ on Sunday, October 8, at 51 Cli Road, Tauranga. Against the picturesque backdrop of Te Puna Quarry, this summer's outdoor performance in February 2024 is set to captivate audiences with the enchanting magic of

Shakespeare's timeless classic. It will be nine years since the rst Shakespeare play was staged in Tauranga in 2015, by what has since evolved into the Summer Shakespeare Tauranga Trust. is will be the sixth show they’ve put on since 2015, with the last one –‘Love's Labour's Lost’ staged in 2020 at Tauranga Historic Village.

“We started at Te Puna Quarry Park in 2015, moved to the Tauranga Historic Village, and have had the past three years o ,” says Pascal.

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Over the years, Summer Shakespeare Tauranga has produced ‘Much ado about nothing’ in 2017, ‘ e Taming of the Shrew’ in 2018, ‘Merchant of Venice’ in 2019, and ‘Love's Labour's Lost’ in 2020, all at Tauranga Historic Village.

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“Performance art has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic, with gatherings of people being restricted,” says Pascal.

e Summer Shakespeare Tauranga Trust became a charitable organisation three years ago, designed to encourage young people particularly to work beside more seasoned actors and crew.

e Tempest as a play, is perhaps a topical one given the storms of the past year, says Pascal. “We will be playing on this and the ideas of climate change a little.

“However, in brief it is a fun and relatively short play that has mystery and illusion, darkness and light, sprights and trolls, oppression and

Growing pains? We’ve got a plan for that.

From Waihī Beach to Otamarakau, and everywhere in between, we’re one of the fastest growing areas of Aotearoa New Zealand. But, we know that things are hard at the moment and we are not always experiencing the best of the Bay of Plenty lifestyle. There are frustrations. Being stuck in traffic, and the uncertainty of housing – whether that’s being able to find a suitable rental, or find an affordable home for your whānau.

forgiveness, love and hate… but it all wraps up with a promise of marriage and reconciliation.”

A fantasy play with strong comedy and musical elements, Pascal says in fact it is one of the most musical plays that Shakespeare wrote.

“We are looking to collaborate with dancers, singers and musical groups this year.”

Anyone interested in auditioning for ‘ e Tempest’ can email: pascal@pascaltibbits.co.nz for an audition pack which includes audition sheets and synopsis.

Auditions are being held from 12pm–3pm on Sunday, October 8, at 51 Cli Road, Tauranga. e play will be performed in February, 2024.

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A rehearsal for 'Merchants of Venice' in 2019.

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Girls-only cricket gets green light

Western Bay of Plenty Cricket Association is trying to swing the door open wider to give more girls a fun taste of cricket by offering a new female-only non-competitive grade for Term 4.

The new Saturday morning competition is open to girls of all ages and abilities – they can sign up to play via their local cricket club anywhere in the Western Bay of Plenty.

The competition starts after Labour day, running seven weeks to the first weekend in December.

WBOPCA operations and competition manager Mikael Carter says the competition has modified rules and flexibility to further flourish a female cricket community from the ground up in the region.

“We’ve always had some girls interested in cricket and signing up to the existing competitions WBOPCA offers via clubs – but never really to the extent where

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“That’s something feedback tells us girls would like –particularly when starting a journey in a new sport or maybe a sport that’s perceived to be male-dominant, perhaps like cricket.

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grades to all age groups of girls.”

Mikael says local clubs already work to foster girls into the sport – this initiative will extend on that.

“Clubs have been driving participation – now we’re at a tipping point where we’ve almost got enough [girls to start femaleonly grades] but our desire is to go to the public and push it

further so we can get girls’ grades across the line.”

How will the association do this? Mikael says the new grade will be flexible in ages and player numbers in teams, it will keep to softball play – and bring more ‘fun’ to weekly offerings.

“For instance, teams might not be the same size – so you can register a team of six players

Ashley Ruddell, 12, WBOPCA operations and competition manager Mikael Carter and eight-year-old Tammy-Lynn James are part of a growing female cricket community in WBOP. Photos: John Borren.

and ‘borrow’ players from another team – as opposed to traditional eight-aside junior grades.

“ e idea is teams can share players to work together as a community to give these girls a great experience.

“We also want to include things we haven’t in the past –

perhaps a festival day, a ‘bring a friend’ week, or opportunities to travel to neighbouring regions for events with fellow female cricketers.”

Mikael says WBOPCA is conscious it needs to think outside the box when it comes to girls’ cricket.

“Where traditionally all junior

cricketers from Year 5 upwards would play hardball cricket, maybe that's not the right option here. With hardball it’s pads, gloves, and a helmet.

“We’re saying: ‘Let’s make this easy’ and o er more softball options because we don’t want a hardball hurtling towards players new to the game

“ is will ease players into the sport and we still have hardball formats there for those who want that.” e competition will run at parks and locations throughout WBOP. “ ose interested just need to register for a club to play within this competition.

“We have lots of really passionate volunteers in cricket clubs here that will help new players get involved.”

Mikael says it’s time for girls to realise that anything is possible

in sports! “ e recent FIFA Women's World Cup was a great example of this, as was the initiation of a Bay of Plenty representative women’s cricket team for the rst time last season.

“You don’t need to play a sport for years – you can have a go and see how that feels. ere’s no limitations to what you can do or achieve.”

Another factor is breaking barriers to sport – such as perceptions cricket takes a long time to play, you need lots of equipment, and have to wear a white uniform.

“Most junior games are done and dusted in under 90 minutes; many clubs provide team gear to facilitate games and are exible in regards to

clothing, especially for girls.”

“Cricket Express, a local business that sells cricket gear, is keen to support growing females in the game and have provided WBOPCA with two scholarships this year.

“Girls who play in this new Term 4 girls’ competition can apply for the scholarships to support them to obtain cricket gear if they feel it’s a sport they want to pursue.

“Equipment costs can be a barrier to our game – and Cricket Express is helping to break that barrier.”

To sign up to a club to play, visit: wbopcricket.co.nz or email: wbopca@gmail.com

Ashley Ruddell, 12, and Tammy-Lynn James, 8, can’t wait for the new girls-only WBOP cricket tournament.

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e Bay of Plenty Fijian Community are celebrating Fiji Language Week and Fiji Independence Day in Te Puke from October 7-14. e celebrations begin with a ag raising ceremony at 8am on October 7, at the Te Puke Memorial Hall.

“Following that is morning tea at the hall,” says organiser Patrick Rounds. At 10.30am on Saturday, everyone is invited to a community beach clean-up at Motiti Reserve in Papamoa, with a barbecue and community picnic.

“ en on Saturday, October 14, we’re having a community sports

Fundraising for new vessel

In the past 36 months, volunteers at Tauranga Coastguard have processed more than 83,000 trip reports and safety brought back to shore more than 1500 people.

is makes Tauranga Coastguard one of the most active units in the country.

“At the end of the day at 3pm we are having some cakes and kava ceremony and talking about the story of Fiji independence and our journey here to the Bay of Plenty.”

Patrick says around 400 seasonal RSE workers and the local Fijian community will be celebrating together.

“ is has been funded by the Tauranga Western Bay Community Event Fund.”

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“ is much needed new vessel will be faster, safer and more economical to run.”

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“All of our crew and radio operators are volunteers, if someone is in need of assistance, Tauranga Coastguard is ready 24 hours a day, seven days a week,” says unit manager Dane Robertson. Tauranga Coastguard is currently building a new $2.7million rescue vessel. e unit has been fundraising over the past 24 months and now only has $140,000 left to raise.

Tauranga Coastguard is now running a Fishing Competition to help raise the nal funds, they are also hosting a Give-A-Little page.

“Our volunteers have been there helping the people of Tauranga for more than 40 years,” says Dane.

“We are now asking the people of Tauranga to help us out and help get this much needed new rescue vessel on the water before Christmas.”

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Hi Jim Bunny, thank you for your editorial highlighting the graffiti issue.

I agree wholeheartedly with your comments, and would love to see some police action taken against o enders.

Should the TCC declare Tauranga to be a gra ti and trash free city?

Maybe we could turn former graffiti vandals into ‘graffiti removal practitioners’?

Keep up the good work!

Paul Hofsteede, Tauranga.

What did you expect?

I don’t quite understand all the brouhaha about the Ranfurly Shield.

Give the family silver to a bunch of boys celebrating perhaps the biggest win of their rugby careers and you can expect the worst. It was dropped and broken. at doesn’t mean there was “disrespect”.

What were they meant to do? Buy a business class seat for the shield on the trip back to Napier?

Appoint a curator to ensure it got safely to McLean Park?

One former All Black was “cheesed o ” and found the matter “embarrassing and devastating.” And now there is an o cial inquiry. Why all this faux outrage?

It’s not even the original. It’s like saying my Uncle Sam is an absolute original… apart from his ceramic hip replacement, the titanium bits in his shoulder and the metal plate in his head.

Or someone selling a classic car that’s in mint original condition apart from a new engine block, new upholstery and paint job.

From what I understand, the Ranfurly Shield is only a shadow of its original shelf.

e beaten up woodwork was replaced by a thicker and heavier chunk of English oak and the original badges were replaced 10 years ago.

I can understand the attachment for the rugby population, but let’s keep things in perspective. Let’s worry about the big things. I Goldsmith,

With small NZ media publications losing advertising to overseas online media, journalists need funding.

"Fair Digital News Bargaining" (FDNB) claims to help journalists get their rights to funding from Google and Facebook.

e basis of the FDNB is a contract jointly agreed on by the NZ government, journalists, and (overseas) media platforms.

e contract is likely to contain the same politically biased conditions as the funding system it replaces (the public interest journalism fund), i.e. it would compel publication of political views on various topics. For example, the previous funding system

required journalists to publish a particular political view on the method to be used in race relations.

Government paying the media directly or indirectly (by unfair FDNB) is a problem. ere is the temptation for news organisations to be loyal to the hand that feeds them.

Another problem is that the new FDNB funding requires respecting overseas editorial views, reducing the variety of news content. How can the next government repair this corruption? Reinstate the public interest journalism fund. Change the directives to promoting unity in NZ. Have the changes agreed upon by both sides of parliament, and the public.

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Natural hazards – the more we know, the safer we are

We live in a world a ected by natural hazards – earthquakes, oods, tsunami, landslides and volcanoes are all too common stories in our daily news feeds and unfortunately, our part of the world is subject to all of those hazards. Our changing climate is also having an impact by in uencing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, and therefore the likelihood of ooding and landslides. And of course, we also have sea level

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In the face of so many potential adversities, we need to be prepared to respond as quickly and e ectively as possible when natural hazard events do happen, or if possible, to make decisions that will protect people and property before they happen.

Councils across New Zealand therefore have an important responsibility to assess the natural hazard risks that apply to their communities. As part of that work, Tauranga City Council is continually reviewing and updating the information we hold about natural hazards to ensure we have the up-to-date data and analysis we need to plan for the future and keep people safe.

Over the next 12 months, we will be sharing more information about natural hazards in Tauranga and keeping you informed as updates come to hand that may a ect your property.

For more information, go to our webpage: tauranga. govt.nz/naturalhazards

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Support those with vision loss

Do you know that in New Zealand, every three hours someone develops blindness? And, there are more than 180,000 Kiwis living with vision loss?

With Blind Low Vision Week approaching on October 9-15, Blind Low Vision NZ wants to raise awareness of the increasing prevalence of people being diagnosed with low vision in Aotearoa and the need to act on accessibility and connection.

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Shepherd says blindness and low vision are more common than many people realise.

Common eye diseases causing blindness and low vision in Aotearoa include Age-related Macular Degeneration. Currently, more than 1.5 million Kiwis are at risk of developing AMD – and, this number is projected to rise to 1.8 million by 2023.

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e fascia is a connective tissue that covers, supports and connects muscle, bone, nerves, organs and blood vessels. It can also be subcutaneous connecting just below the skin surface. When the fascia is well organised and healthy it provides higher immunity and uid ow to provide better health. However, if the skin is in trauma, infected or in amed then fascia loses its elasticity and becomes rigid. is results in dehydration and as the fascia

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Wrinkles of the skin can be a result of sti ened fascia due to repetitive fascial movement. If you want to address volume loss, we must release the fascia to restore ow because being well hydrated is crucial for skin youthfulness.

Our goal for a myofascial facial treatment is to release and loosen the facial fascia so it can move more freely and

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Curcumin from Turmeric (Part 1)

ere are more than 2000 published studies on Curcumin, the active nutraceutical ingredient in turmeric.

Most of these studies con rm its antioxidant and anti-in ammatory properties while others look speci cally the role of Curcumin in disease defences.

I found more than 700 studies that just look at the role of Curcumin in cancer defences alone.

I also found 40 studies of Curcumin and arthritis, more than 60 on dementia, 40 on respiratory problems and over 100 in cardiovascular health.

Just one of these studies can be found at: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8464730/

is is a good study as it investigates the healing properties of Curcumin.

In ammation is a normal part of our immune responses. In ammation is how our body starts to heal and repair damage. However, many disease processes are driven by unwanted in ammation. is means in ammation that prevents healing and can cause disease.

the elevated tissue in ammation and oxidative stress (free radical damage) that drives the disease. Researchers have found that Curcumin can modulate (balance) immune system generated in ammatory cytokines and cyclooxygenase production.

An overproduction of in ammatory cytokines (immune messengers) is a central component of most in ammatory disorders.

ere is a major problem with Curcumin.

It is insoluble in water and has very poor absorption. Adding black pepper extract (piperine) signi cantly improves absorption. However, piperine can irritate the oesophagus, stomach and small intestine causing symptoms of re ux and general tummy issues. ere is an emerging concern about long-term use of piperine especially its e ect on the stomach.

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e research into the bene ts of Curcumin in cancer defences focus on

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Three ways to achieve a brighter smile

Tooth whitening is a popular cosmetic dental procedure aimed at enhancing the aesthetic appeal of teeth by lightening their colour.

ere are three primary methods for teeth whitening: take-home kits, in-surgery treatments, and whitening toothpastes.

Recent dental research has shed light on the e ectiveness, safety, and reasons for tooth discolouration, emphasizing the importance of regular hygienist appointments in maintaining a bright smile.

Take-home kits involve custom-made trays and a whitening gel prescribed by a dentist. Research indicates that these kits are e ective, with gradual but noticeable results over several weeks.

e advantage lies in their convenience and ability to control

the degree of whitening.

In-surgery treatments, often employing high-concentration hydrogen peroxide gels or laserassisted techniques, o er quick and dramatic results.

ey are supported by studies highlighting their e ciency, but they can be more costly and may cause temporary sensitivity.

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Whitening toothpastes contain mild abrasives and peroxide-like substances to remove surface stains. While they can help maintain whiteness, they may not deliver the same level of whitening as other methods.

Tooth discoloration can occur due to various reasons, including dietary choices (co ee, tea, red wine), smoking, aging, and genetics.

Professional cleanings remove surface stains and tartar, ensuring better results from whitening procedures. Additionally, hygienists o er personalised advice on maintaining oral health and minimizing stain-causing habits.

In conclusion, the latest dental research has expanded our understanding of tooth whitening methods and the reasons for discoloration. Whether choosing take-home kits, in-surgery treatments, or whitening toothpaste, regular hygienist appointments remain vital for a brighter, healthier smile.

Helping others without an ulterior motive...

“Generosity is its own reward” – Zig Ziglar.

e movie ‘Pay it Forward’ says a lot about this concept.

If we give without expecting anything in return, blessings have a way of nding their way back to us. is allows us to help others just for the sake of helping, without an ulterior motive or any desire for recognition.

At the same time there is a spiritual dynamic that seems to create generosity in others’ hearts when they receive something given freely and unconditionally. is causes a ripple e ect that encourages others to pass on generously to someone

else. And there is a hidden gain for us, as we will always feel good about knowing we made a di erence in someone’s life, even when nobody else knows about it. How often are you prompted to give time, money, encouragement, etc. without a conscious or unconscious expectation of receiving something in return? Remember, unconscious expectations are discovered when we don’t receive what we expected.

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All New Zealanders living with a rare disorder and their carers are being called on to participate in the country’s largest survey on living with a rare disorder in New Zealand.

e Voice of Rare Disorders Survey is a biannual survey initiated by Rare Disorders New Zealand to collect much-needed data on the needs and challenges of this sizeable

population group.

Rare Disorders NZ chief executive Chris Higgins says there’s an estimated 300,000 people living with a rare disorder in NZ, but as the classi cation system for diseases that New Zealand uses does not include most rare disorders, the exact number is not known. e survey is open until October 31 at: www.raredisorders.org.nz

Care available for your pets in five locations

Tauranga Veterinary Services Ltd is proud to be locally owned and operated.

eir ve vet clinics in Tauranga, Te Puna, Katikati, Papamoa and Mount Maunganui are focused on providing the best veterinary care for your companion, production, equine and lifestyle animals.

“Our clinics also stock a range of pet care products, pet food, ea, and worm treatments for your convenience,” says Tauranga Vets managing director David McDonnell.

ey opened their fth purpose-built clinic – in Mount Maunganui – in May 2023 – and will be hosting a grand opening on October 14 from 9am-1pm.

ere will be clinic demonstrations, pony rides,

free co ee, a sausage sizzle and in-clinic discounts.

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“Our team of experienced veterinarians, veterinary nurses and support sta are as passionate about your animals as you are.

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Gigs: a little bit of everything

OK. is week – gigs. Lotsa them. Saddle up and I'll try and avoid becoming too listicle-like...

We're looking ahead to next weekend here, to allow for forward planning, but there's one more immediate thing to mention rst.

Cybelle Chapman, the 14 year-old singer-songwriter who just released her debut album 'Lesson Learned', is doing a launch show at Totara Street this Sunday (October 8): it's free, all ages, and kicks o at 3pm. She is quite remarkable, her album showcasing an extraordinary inchoate songwriting ability. De nitely one to watch.

On to next weekend.

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lovers will be happy the Nairobi Trio are making one of their rare forays through the Bay, rst hauling up at Katikati's Arts Junction on Friday night (October 13) as guests of the Katikati Folk Club. Members, $20; non-members $25; 7:30 start.

e Nairobis are a classy bunch. ey've been at it over 30 years and have toured all over, appearing at major festivals in the UK, Europe, Australasia and Asia. is time regulars Richard Adams (violin/vocals) and John Quigley (guitar/vocals) will be joined by newer bass player Aaron Codell, and promise their regular mix of reinterpreted jazz classics and sophisticated original tunes. Come Sunday (October 15) they'll be in Tauranga at the Sixteenth Ave Repertory eatre. Tickets are $35; 7:30pm start.

Between those shows I believe there is some sort of election. More importantly...

At Totara Street (October 14) Matamata-based industrial soul-metal band Newzerror celebrate the release of their debut album 'Behind e Mask', recorded at Neil Finn's Roundhead Studio. With Dee Ellis, Newzerror are one of the few metal

bands with a female singer and with their most recent single, 'Alibi', became one of the few bands given permission to shoot a video in Spookers “Scream Park”.

Doors open at 8pm with the screening of classic hard rock videos before Tauranga alt heavygoth-rockers e Grand Bazaar kick o at 9pm. ey are themselves quite something, which you can see from their extravagantly trippy videos, including a 15-minute one for 'Persona Non Grata' from their album 'Extraordinary Soundscapes Of Mecha Robots And Werewolves

Attacking Urban Info Warriors Of e 20 Century'. ey wear masks on stage; expect the wild and weird. Also on the bill are Hamilton’s Rise e Wicked and locals Common reat. Tickets are $20.

Or if you'd prefer a “pre-results” gig on election night, at 6pm 5-piece locals Creatures Of Comfort present their melodic brand of indie pop-rock at e Jam Factory. Find clips on YouTube. ey are supported by e Fuzzies, mentioned recently here and apparently still pretty fuzzy. $20 tickets.

One nal reminder... the Tauranga Arts Festival kicks o on October 19, and it kicks o at the beautiful Carrus Crystal Palace – which will be located on the waterfront, roughly below Wharf Street – at 7pm with most excellent countryfolk singer-songwriter Jenny Mitchell, who will be joined by her twin sister Maegan and Nicola Mitchell for a heapin' helpin' of family harmonies. Tickets are $45.

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Hear these bands on Winston's latest playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FhCTtmm2 UTy2FYLW5mSVg?si=d4dcf9eaf22e421a

Mount Hot Pools temporarily close

e Mount Hot Pools will be temporarily closed over the next two months for planned renewals and maintenance and will reopen in time for the busy Christmas holiday period.

A popular hot spot situated between Pilot Bay and Mount Maunganui

Main Beach, the ocean water complex will close its doors on Monday, October 9 and is expected to reopen on Wednesday, December 6.

“Each of our aquatic facilities is required to close every few years for

remedial work,” says Bay Venues head of aquatics, Matthew Strange.

“We will also use this opportunity to make improvements to the changing rooms and car parking management system and ow.”

While the facility is closed over the next two months, regular users and visitors can access any of Tauranga’s other public aquatic facilities, including Mount Maunganui’s Baywave, Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre, and Otūmoetai Pool.

Nairobi Trio.

Saturday 7 October

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, Andrea 021 133 0313

Boules - Pétanque

TaurangaBOP Club Tawa St.

Social + competitive play. Boules available. New players welcome. Ph Ray - 027 756 3565 - for times, further details

Grow On Crop Swap

First Saturday of each month. Bring excess crops, preserves, garden tools, plants or clippings and swap for something di erent. 9.3010.30am, Katikati Community Centre

Grow On Katikati Shed

Collect vegetable seedlings for your garden (small donation if not a member). Open 9.30-10.30am beside Katikati Community Centre, 45 Beach Rd

Healthy Pets NZ

Paws & Learn Seminar. 6.30pm

University of Waikato in Tauranga

Lecture Hall. Hear about raw feeding, behavior tips & tricks and pet insurance. $25p/p

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Rd 1.45pm

Katikati Toy Library

Family-focused facility o ering 600+ toys to loan to children zero10. Tues 6.30-8pm Weds 2.30-4pm Sat 9am-10am. Located behind the Christian Centre, Henry Rd, Katikati

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. Start time 1.30 pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

St Stephen’s Jigsaw Library

Every Saturday 10am-12noon.

Hire for 2 weeks a variety of 600 puzzles. Please wear masks. Cnr Brook eld & Highmore Trc.

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 Senior Citizens Club

Indoor Bowls. Every Sat, Tues & Weds. 14 Norris Street. (behind Pak’n’Save) Come and give it ago.

Start 1.45 pm. 1st time free Ph Carol 002 639 2411

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

Sunday 8 October

Accordion Music Group

Every 3rd Sunday of the month, Welcome Bay Hall, 1-4pm, $4.00pp afternoon tea supplied, everyone welcome to an afternoon of Evergreen music. Ph Joy 027 285 3093

Dogs Day Out

Tauranga Racecourse, 9am-2.30pm, gold coin entry. Bring your dog to see the market, sheep dog trialing, conservation dogs and the PD insurance red carpet”DogWalk”

Enjoy Overseas Travel?

Be home hosted and meet overseas travellers in Nov & Feb 2024. Friendship Force meets twice monthly. Further details Ph Dianne 027 249 9859, Jonathan 572 2091 Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

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

Falun Dafa Exercises

From the dawn of time comes this qigong, perfect for today’s social landscape. See details here: https:// en.falundafa.org/falun-dafa-globalcontacts.html?v=bks04#Oceania or call/text Judy on 021 0425 398. All welcome

Home Distillers Group Meetings 1.30pm rst Sunday each month at member’s homes. Learn spirit distillation techniques

and procedures from other distillers. Ph Dennis 027 733 4041

Mah Jong Experienced players, ever Sun & rs, 12.45-4.00pm, Te Puke Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Place. 0274 306 383 for more details, learner enquires welcome on seperate day and venue

Papamoa Lions Club Market

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

Wayne 027 974 5699

Psychic Cafe Spiritual Meet

Greerton Community Hall. Every 1st and 3rd Sunday. Doors open 6.30pm, starts 7.00pm. Onetime entry $20, then everything FREE. Psychics, Healers, Refreshments. www.psychiccafe.nz

Sahaja Yoga (Meditation)

Sundays 5.30-6.30pm. Sport BOP O ces (opp squash courts), 406 Devonport Rd, Tauranga. Drop-ins welcome. Always free. For info call 022 303 5704

Tauranga Miniatures Club

“Making it Small” Meetings 2nd Sunday each month [Feb-Nov]

10am-4pm. Arts and Crafts Centre, 177 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga. Contact Jan 021 2145 192

Tauranga Psychic Cafe

Psychic Cafe Spiritual Centre. 1st & 3rd Sunday Monthly. Greerton Community Hall. Doors open 6.30pm, starts 7.00pm. $20 entry then everything FREE! Psychic/ Healers/Refreshments. www. psychiccafe.nz

Te Puna Quarry Park

Plant Sale: 10am-1pm

-Vegetable and ower seedlings -plants -recycled garden tools -crafty gifts -Devonshire teas -Christmas wreath making demo -Bring cash and bags/boxes for plants

Monday 9 October

Avenues Friendship Club

First Wed each month at 9.30am. Tauranga Citizens Club, 170/13

Ave. Visitors Very Welcome. Guest Speakers. Morning Tea. Ph for details 027 4061 846

Beginner Social Dance Group

Commencing Monday, 18 Sept, 6-7pm, Welcome Bay School Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Ballroom/Latin/ Rock & Roll. Just come along to enrol on the night. Ph Sonia 027 322 1786

Body+Soul 50+Fun Fitness

Mon & Fri’s. Exercise for better health, strength and balance. Move to great music. Make new friends. First class free. 9.15am Greerton hall

Ph Dianne 027 431 4326

Chess at Mount Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club 544 Maunganui Rd, Mondays (excl public holidays). Early program 6.30-7pm Late program 7pm onwards. Casual Chess allowed. Search “Western BoP Chess” Creative Fibre Tauranga

Knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, felting & dying. Every Monday 9.30am & every 2nd & 4th ursday 6.30pm. 177 Elizabeth Street. Enjoy learning new crafts. Ph Rosanne 027 575 2175

Face Yoga with Julia

Face Yoga classes for a younger and healthier looking YOU. Mon 9am, urs 6pm at the Welcome Bay Community Centre. $12/ session. Booking essential, faceyogawithjulia@gmail.com

Katikati Bowling Club

Mixed 2 x 4 x2. Reporting time 9.15am

Olympic Style Shooting

7-00pm to 8pm(please be early) for beginners at Tauranga Target Ri e Club’s indoor range at 165 Elizabeth Street(opposite Tyremaster). Coaching and gear provided

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club 500 Cards. Every Mon & rs. Come join us for a game of 500. 14 Norris Street (behind Pak’n’Save). Start at 1 pm. ph 022 6392411

Tauranga Stamp Club Wesley Methodist Church, 100 irteenth Ave. 10am on the 2nd and 7.30pm on the 4th Monday of the month. All welcome. Ph Tony 07 549 5015 or Jill 07 578 0930

Tuesday 10 October

500 Cards

Join a friendly group for a game of 500. Mount Community Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. 12.30 to 4pm. Afternoon tea provided. Inquiries

Ph 027 658 6848

Altrusa Ladies Service Group

Join a group of women for community projects and social events. Meet 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Contact Pam 027 253 7562 or visit www.altrusa.org.nz

Bayfair Petanque Club

Join us for social petanque at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive every Tues & urs 12.45-2.30pm. New players are welcome. Ph Simon 021 158 0129 for information

Boules - Pétanque

TaurangaBOP Club Tawa St. Social plus competitive play. Boules available. New players welcome. Ph Ray 027 756 3565 for times, further details

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

Free Public Advocacy Service

Advocacy Clinic: Tues, Greerton Library 1pm-2:30pm. *Mondays, Merivale Community Centre, Ph for appt 022 562 9845

Israeli Dancing

Beginners class 6:307:30pm at Gate Pa primary school hall, Cameron Rd. Circle and line dances, all ages welcome.

Ph Maria 022 165 2114

Otumoetai Tennis Club

Adult tennis. Start time 9.00 am Tues & urs. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome.

Ph Peter 021 542 172

Otumoetai Walking Group

Meet at 9am at Kulim Park.

Ph Danny 576 6480

Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise

St. Mary’s Church cnr Girven and Marlin 9-10.30am. Suitable for joint replacements,arthritics, Recovery from accident or illness. Strength coordination and balance. Jennifer 027 206 0776 or 571 1411

SeniorNet Intro/Upskill Android

Phones

Learn more about using technology with Intro to Android Phones. 9-11am and Upskill Android Phones 11.301.30 pm Building 70 Historic village

https://taurangaseniornet.co.nz/

Ph 07 577 1912 or 021 277 1912

SeniorNet Using your Computer

Using your Computer - Join us to learn more about using technology

2-4pm Building 70 Historic village

https://taurangaseniornet.co.nz/

Ph 07 577 1912 or 021 277 1912

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

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

Tauranga Film Society

Showing “System K” (France 2018) at Rialto cinema. 3- lm sampler membership $40. Join any time. Full season membership $120. See: www.nz lmsociety.org.nz for evening start time.

Tauranga Model Railway Club

Club meets Tuesday 9.30am & ursday 7.30pm, corner Mirrielees and Cross Rds, Sulphur Pt. Ph Mike 021 939 233

Wednesday 11 October

10 Pin Bowling

1pm @ 10 Pin Tauranga,135 13th

Ave. Mixed group play for fun but keep the score. Very occasionally competitive. Ph Glenda 0212 578 678

Age Concern Walking Group

Meet at 10am. 20th Sept –Sylvania Dr, o Leavers Rd. 27th Sept – Lake View Bus Stop, e Lakes

Avenues Friendship Club

First Wednesday of each month at 9.30 am. Tauranga Citizens Club 170/13th Ave. Visitors very welcome Phone for details 027 4061 846

Beginner Belly Dance

Every Wednesday at Otumoetai Saint Columba Church Hall at 6.30. Explore Middle Eastern music and Dance. Call/text Ra a: 021 124 5982 arabianspicebd@gmail.com

Body+Soul 50+ Fun Fitness

Exercise for better health, strength and balance. Great music, make new friends. First class free. 9.15am Bethlehem hall across from Woolworths. Ph Dianne 0274 314 326

Bolivia- Te Puke

Every Weds, Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Place. 1pm -4pm- Beginners welcome.

$3 entry fee. Come and join our friendly group. Contact Doreen 573 8865 or 0212 545 569

Cards Cribbage

Our friendly Cribbage group meet every Wednesday 12.30pm for 1pm start at Greerton RSA, Cameron Rd. New members very welcome. Contact Jill 021 160 6143

Fernland Spa Gentle Exercise

Suitable for joint replacements, arthritics & recovery from accident or injury. Good for strength, coordination and balance. Warm mineral water no chlorine.

Jennifer 027 206 0776

Healing Rooms Prayer

Experience Gods healing touch, whether physical, emotional, spiritual.

1-3pm Every Wednesday. All welcome. No charge. Central Baptist Lounge. 640 Cameron Rd. www.healingrooms. com Ph 027 640 1263

Kaimai Ramblers Tramping Group Karangahake: Scotsman’s, Level 7, to the trig and down the North face.

Grade Easy/Mod S/C.

Ph Kevin 021 0200 6306

Katikati Bowling Club

8 Park Rd. Mixed Roll-ups

12.45-3pm

Papamoa Garden Circle Meeting

Meets monthly 1pm (2nd Wed of each month) at Papamoa Sports/ Recreation Centre, Gordon Spratt Reserve. Competitions, Sales table, Prizes. New members and visitors welcome. Contact Lee 021 110 3234

SeniorNet Using your Computer Using your Computer. Join us to learn more about using technology

12.30-2.30pm Building 70 Historic village https://taurangaseniornet.co.nz/ Ph 07 577 1912 or 021 277 1912 Taijiquan and Qigong Sat & Wed 9:00 a.m. free Taiji / Qigong group. Kulim Park on beach by big rock. All welcome. Ph Petro 021 751 665

Tauranga Midweek Tramping Group

Puketutu Hut from Wairere Falls.

Moderate. Meet T Crossing.

Ph Garth 027 264 8615

Walking List

4th Oct - Briscoes Chapel St, Celebrating ‘the older persons’ Day, 11th Oct, Memorial park (11th Ave), 18th Oct, McFetridge Road (o Ohauiti Road), 25th Oct Carmichael Reserve (o Millers Rd) Contact Renee 07 576 6699

Thursday 12 October

500 Cards

Join a friendly group for a game of 500. Mount Community Hall, 345 Maunganui Rd. 12.30 to 4pm. Afternoon tea provided. Inquiries Ph 027 658 6848

Bayfair Petanque Club

Join us for social petanque at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive every Tues & urs 12.452.30pm. New players are welcome. Ph Simon 021 158 0129 for information

Boules - Pétanque

TaurangaBOP Club Tawa St. Social + competitive play. Boules available. New players welcome. Ph Ray 027 756 3565 for times, further details Free Public Advocacy Service Advocacy Clinic: urs, Welcome Bay Community Centre 1pm-2:30pm. *Mondays, Merivale Community Centre, Ph for appt 022 562 9845

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

Keynotes Women’s Barbershop

Chorus

Do you love to sing? Is Barbershop singing for you? Come and nd out, 7pm. Wesley Hall, 100 13th Ave. Ph Bernice 576 4848. Facebook

Keynotes Inc.

Omanu Rebus Club

Join our monthly meeting 9.30am at Omanu Golf Club, enjoy morning tea, guest speaker, ra es, other activities for Older Adults. Ph Doug 021 162 0206

Otumoetai

Tennis Club

Adult tennis. Start time 9.00 am Tues & urs. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Peter 021 542 172

Papamoa Friendly Bowls Club

Gordon Spratt Reserve. Welcomes all abilities. Turn up ursdays at 10.00am for coaching - beginners or improvers. Wear at shoes, bowls provided

SeniorNet Picture Editing

Join us to learn more about using technology. Picture editing 10-12pm. create a photo book 1-4pm Building 70 Historic village https://taurangaseniornet.co.nz/ Ph 07 577 1912

Tauranga Embroiderers Guild

Meets every Wednesday at Tauranga Rowing Club, Devonport Road 10am-2.30pm and 7-9pm. Beginners very welcome. Contact Yvonne Horsfall ph 07 572 0927 or 027 478 4519

Want to Sail?

Ladies from 18 upwards - if you fancy getting out on the watercontact the Tauranga Yacht and Powerboat Club as WOW starting soon

Friday 13 October

Cards 500 Te Puke Senior Citizens Club Te Puke 12:45pm3pm. Lyceum Club, 8 Palmer Place. Entry $3. Afternoon tea provided. Contact Doreen 573 8867 or 0212 545 569

Grey Power Papamoa

Meet 2pm at Papamoa Library for presentation: why choose a retirement village. All welcome. $4 door charge. Ph Jonathan 572 2091 for further details

Family History

Interested in tracing your family history or understanding DNA results? We can help. Papamoa Library 10-12pm last Friday of each month. Contact: Jenny 524 5243 Free Library Greerton Hall

Enjoy a good Murder? Mystery Romance Adventure Books, puzzles and afternoon tea. Cold coin donation. 33 Maitland St, Greerton 1pm-3pm every Friday. All welcome!

Katikati Bowling Club

Mixed roll up. Reporting time 1.45pm. Visitors welcome. Coaching available. Social activities commence at 4pm

Rummy Kub Te Puke

Senior Citizens Club Te Puke. 8 Palmer Place. 12:45-3pm Beginners Welcome, Entry Fee $3 Afternoon tea provided. Contact Doreen 573 8867 or 0212 545 569

Senior Net Club Day

Join us to learn more about using technology 1-3pm Building 70 Historic village https://taurangaseniornet.co.nz/ Ph 07 577 1912 or 021 277 1912

Tga Vision Friendship Coffee Group 2nd Friday of each month (unless public holiday) 10-12 midday. Visitors and members welcome Ph Sue 021 543 544 for venue and information

THE WEEKEND SUN

Celebrating a loved one’s life

Right now, here in Tauranga and in New Zealand, there are changes happening: seasons, political landscape, climate, age increasing, rules here and there, garden landscapes, and the style that a family’s loved one’s life is celebrated.

A funeral celebrant’s role combines three qualities: a good listener, a good writer and a good performer, and if there is a change, they should increase.

Mike Savage provides these qualities with compassion, empathy and professional skill, combined with 32 years as a funeral director and celebrant. Mike is also a fully licensed marriage celebrant.

For Mike, it is an honour and a privilege to work alongside you and your family to create and o ciate a unique service of celebration.

If you would like to chat with Mike, why not give him a call.

He’s waiting beside his new communication booth. Please call: 022 155 7204.

Email: mikes53@ outlook.co.nz or visit: www. mikesavagecelebrant. com

Give your roof a new look

If your roof is in need of a new coat of paint, Harness Roof Paints can help.

Owner Nigel Hay is reliable, experienced and specialises in painting domestic and commercial roofs with airless spray equipment.

He can apply a three coat recommended paint system to clay tiles, decramastic and iron clad roofs, and all of this is Katikati and Taurangawide – from Papamoa to Rotorua.

“We give a good commercial grade waterblast to wash roofs,” says Nigel, who has 15 years’ experience working in the Bay.

“ is is an important rst step for a good job.

away and there are no chemicals required.

“We paint barge boards and gutters to match roof colour as required, and we can apply Black guard rust kill treatment to rusty roofs to make them last longer.”

With the weather getting better, phone Nigel now for a free quote on: 021 259 0539.

Mike Savage has 32 years of experience as a funeral

annual book sale

TAURANGA RACECOURSE. Books and jigsaws wanted for Tauranga Harbour City Lions 10th, 11th & 12th November Book Sale. Drop o points are: Harvey Norman, Cameron Rd. BedPost, Tauriko. Wet & Forget, Chapel St Centre. Countdown Bethlehem Town Centre. Bunnings DIY Section, Jean Batten Drive, Mt Maunganui. Please no magazines or encyclopedias – Enquiries please call phone 021 064 5360 bible digest A FRIEND LOVES at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Proverbs 17:17 curriculum vitae

CVs THAT STAND OUT. A C.V. For You can help you look great on paper. Targeted or generic cover letters also available. Samples to view on facebook www. facebook.com/acvforyou or Ph/text 021 27 27 912

gardening

ABLE GARDENER, experienced, e cient, knowledgeable, highly quali ed. Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant. Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120 HANDYMAN HOME & GARDEN SERVICES tree pruning, weeding, hedges, water blasting, home maintenance, fence painting at a ordable rates. Ph Philip on 027 655 4265

Elise Williams - Funeral Director

livestock

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

lost & found

FOUND KITTENS & PUPPIES various places, colours and sex.

Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

FOUND CAT, Torbi, Female, approximately 1 year old, Aerodrome Rd Mount Maunganui. Ref 587948.

FOUND CAT, Tabby, Female, approximately 2 years old, Ranginui Road Welcome Bay. Ref 588157.

FOUND CAT, Tabby, Female, approximately 5 years old, Ohauiti Road Ohauiti. Ref 587815

Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

sewing repairs

REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS to adults and kids clothing, and knitwear repairs, 30+ years

specialising in Knitwear Ph 07 578 6861

trades & services

BRYCE DECORATING interior and exterior painting, wallpapering. Have your powdercoated windows faded? Can be cleaned and restored like new! Plastic car bumpers faded? Can be restored too! Quality work. Showroom nish. Ph Wayne 021 162 7052

ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs. Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740

tours & travel

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• Christchurch, Homesteads & Gardens 18th - 24th Jan 2024 - 7 Days. • Wairarapa Homesteads 6th -10th Feb 2024 - 5 Days. • Stewart Island 23rd-27th Feb 2024- 5 Days.

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No8 Tours team on 579 3981. Or Email admin@no8tours.co.nz Or visit www.no8tours.co.nz to view and book all our tours.

public notices

FEEDBACK ON POLICIES AND BYLAW

SEEKING FEEDBACK ON OUR GAMBLING VENUES AND STREET USE POLICIES, AND TRAFFIC AND PARKING BYLAW

We are suggesting a set of updates to our policies and bylaws on:

• if gambling venues should be allowed to move, within certain criteria

• how public streets can be used by businesses and the community

• making street dining areas smoke and vape free

• supporting environmentally friendly berms

• clarifying the rules on second driveways

• making free parking fairer.

For more information and to tell us what you think:

• visit letstalk.tauranga.govt.nz/gambling-street-use-parking

• pick up a survey form from our libraries or the Mount Hub.

We’re asking for your feedback before 5 pm Saturday, 4 November 2023.

Tauranga City Council, Private Bag 12022, Tauranga, Telephone 07 577 7000 www.tauranga.govt.nz

If you are sick or can’t attend a polling booth on or before Election Day, and need assistance to cast a special vote at home, or require transport to vote at a polling booth on

Phone

Churches Active In Our Community

Making peace

“Blessed are the peace-makers,” said Jesus, “for they shall be called the children of God.”

I often think about peace and making peace and wonder what Jesus would have done when two of his friends were in strife with each other. Nowadays there are many, many theories and practices abroad teaching people skills in listening to each other, taking responsibility for one's own feelings and actions, facilitating other people's e orts to solve problems, staying out of judgement and so on. Yet, still people, even Quakers (including me), get into strife with each other then respond with the traditional ways of ght or ight. at can be followed with all the resentment, anger, blame, judgements and separation, even hate, that people carry, which are not at all peaceful. I long for the

day when there are abroad in our community, many ways of listening and understanding each other, even when there are widely di erent, strongly held points of view. When I can listen to another's point of view, even a political one and they listen to mine, seeking understanding of each di erent perception, surely we are peace-makers.

When I can listen to a person of another faith, understanding what matters to them and they listen to me, we are both contributing to peace. Each person can be a peace-maker. May peace prevail on Earth!

Mary Rose for Tauranga Quaker Worship Group

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