10 November 2023, Issue 1185
Get Merivale moving! Getting connected in the community isn’t always easy due to transport barriers, yet a helping set of wheels is on the way for the Merivale Community Centre! The centre has been selected for The Funding Network NZ’s Generosity Generator Programme – which is helping to
raise funds for a much-needed community van for Merivale using Givealittle. Centre manager Dave Merton, pictured, says a van has been needed “forever”. “We’ve had vans in the past here and it’s helped get the community to different things – mainly to get our youth to sports
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games and things,” says Dave. Enhancing community wellbeing, the van will also be used to connect Merivale residents to cultural events, essential services, food and much more. For now, it’s about raising the funds for the van’s purchase – and Dave’s
already seeing donations coming into the Givealittle page. “We just need it to go as far and as wide as it can, because then we can share with funders that there’s a will for people who want this to happen for Merivale.” Read more on page 7. Photo: John Borren.
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Happy Christmas, ho-bloody-ho A heads up – there’s 45 shopping days until Christmas. Or thereabouts. We might want to start thinking about it. We might also want to start thinking about the difference between giving and gifting this Christmas. Because it can make the difference between great joy and deep despair, between love and loathing, a good Christmas and a crap Christmas. For example – a loving hubby buys a state-of-the-art Dyson V15 Detect Absolute vacuum for his wife for Christmas. Price tag of $1549. It’s an animal of an appliance, a thoroughbred. But hubby’s measuring his feelings for his wife in dollar terms, in brands, in appliances. Bad call! “A shitty vacuum,” was her response. “Why? Just why?” Sobs and more sobs. “How can he love me when he thinks a vacuum cleaner is what I would want for Christmas? Or my birthday. Or any present.”
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them. Wife is a bit miffed and a few days later gathers them up, puts them away and gives them to him again the following Christmas, still in the same paper. He didn’t notice a thing. Two Christmases for the price of one.
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The sister sensed something special going down. So next Christmas she delivers. She remembers her Tauranga-based father telling her his heart and soul still lay in Dunedin – his hometown. So the
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So hubby spectacularly misjudged his wife – he doesn’t really understand her because she hates housework and she was expecting something meaningful. A great vacuum but a bad ‘I love you and understand you’ present. ‘Buying’ a present involves giving something useful – ie hubby’s vacuum. But ‘gifting’ tugs at the emotions. It’s truly meaningful, thoughtful, considered. I read somewhere that to ‘gift’ is to let someone know they matter enough that you’ll spend time seeking and finding something that suits them… a little piece of yourself that adds to their being. A couple of examples…and it involves two siblings trying to ‘outpresent’ each other. A woman cherishes a photo she has of herself with her son. So the son commissions a talented artist friend to draw the photo, which he has framed for Christmas. The woman was overwhelmed
daughter commissions a photographer friend to capture an image of the city in one of its typically cranky, dark, brooding moods. Then she fashions a frame from old kauri floorboards rescued from her first home renovation. The father says he can’t walk past the photo in his hallway without the emotions welling. A ‘gifted’ gift that keeps gifting. Another media friend remembers, fondly or otherwise, her first Christmas as a married woman. She can’t recall the ‘gift’ but she does remember it was wrapped in a copy of the BOP Times. So it does have its uses apart from the crossword. The newly-married man thought it was very funny. So I suppose that constitutes ‘gifting’. A favourite Christmas story is a wife giving the husband half a dozen gifts on Christmas morning. He’s appreciative, puts them aside and forgets to open
Mavis’ aunty would buy up large at the $2 shop every Christmas. A cousin collected all Aunty’s useless gifts for 20 years. “Then one year cousin on-gifted all that rubbish to me for Christmas thinking I wouldn’t notice. Bloody cheek.” This is the same Mavis, who, for two decades, has given another cousin a soapon-a-rope for Christmas. “Just to annoy him.” Nothing is ever said, except when Mavis goes to stay, there is always a soap-on-a-rope hanging in her shower. I take perverse pleasure from my worst-ever Christmas gift. I bought my brother and his wife in Nelson a set of coffee mugs personalised with my photograph. “Perfect,” he said later. We share a sense of humour. His in-laws, who watched as the mugs were unwrapped, don’t share. They were utterly bemused. They called me “egocentric” and a “wanker”. Lovely! There was the eight-year-old who got a dish towel for Christmas. He is still having therapy. Then this. “I got a Lamborghini calendar for Christmas. My brother got a guitar and amplifier. My two sisters got a bike each. I now hate Lamborghinis.” The damage caused by an ill-considered Christmas present… A bloke gave his girlfriend a kit to fix scratches on her car. Another boyfriend gave his girlfriend cooking utensils for Christmas. “Nothing says ‘I love you’ like some large spoons!” she said. You think you’ve found someone who knows you, cares for you...understands you. Then they rip your heart out with a breathtakingly-inappropriate Christmas present.
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Pāpāmoa gets 24-hour medical clinic
Jenni Falconer and BOP MP Tom Rutherford outside the future clinic at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard, Pāpāmoa. Photo: supplied.
A new 24-hour medical clinic is set to open in Pāpāmoa in January 2024. Emergency Consult co-founder and CEO Jenni Falconer recently moved to Pāpāmoa, quickly becoming aware of the urgent health needs across Tauranga’s fastest-growing suburb. Although Emergency Consult’s expertise lies in telehealth and emergency medicine, while driving around Jenni saw the available site at 3 Palm Springs Boulevard in Pāpāmoa East and decided to open a bricks and mortar clinic there. “We understand doctors and healthcare providers in the Bay are burdened with a huge volume of demand. So, we’re trialling a new model of care in the hopes of relieving some of the acute pressure you’re facing and then build it into Pāpāmoa city,” says Jenni. The walk-in accident and medical clinic will be open to the public 24 hours. “Our vision is to provide reliable, rapid, readilyavailable care that complements existing healthcare practitioners in the Bay. “I looked around to see what else was happening and haven’t seen anything similar.” Jenni has worked in NZ’s healthcare system for more than 30 years. She’s served on the frontline as a nurse, in management roles, on projects, and senior nurse leadership. She called Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford on Monday to show him the
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A drawing of interior of the new Pāpāmoa 24-hour walk-in medical clinic.
clinic’s location. “The Pāpāmoa walk-in clinic will be a bit different to your ordinary urgent care,” says Tom. “The clinic will be available 24/7 to anyone without appointment. It’ll be equipped to deal with minor accidents and illness and will be staffed with highly-qualified nurses. If required, you’ll be able to consult with a doctor on-screen. “Using telehealth, they’re able to bring expert emergency doctors out of the large hospital EDs to see patients here in the BOP.” Tom agrees this new model of care is smart, providing the community with greater medical support while also relieving some of the acute pressure that’s burdening our local primary care practitioners. Emergency Consult has been around for threefour years, providing Telehealth, and has 38 ED doctors and about 35 ED nurses on its books.
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Bay of Plenty tsunami evacuation maps updated
Tommy bids adieu
tsunami, get out of the blue!” BOP residents should also note some zone boundaries have changed. “In a few parts of our coast, previous evacuation zone boundaries have changed. Make sure you check the updated maps – even if you were familiar with the previous ones.” To find out more, visit: www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz/
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management is urging residents have a look at the newlyupdated tsunami evacuation maps for the region. “If you live, work or play along our coastline, have a look at the updated maps.” Changes include the evacuation zones now being blue – instead a several different colours. “‘Blue’ means go: In a
Te Tuinga Whānau chief imagination officer Tommy Wilson. Photo: John Borren.
“Nobody has been made poor by giving,” says Tommy Wilson on the eve of his retirement from his role as leader of a Tauranga community non-profit trust, Te Tuinga Whānau.
role at 11am on November 11, marking exactly 11 years of unwavering dedication and innovation. “I started with five staff back then in November 2012, and one homeless house donated by Tauranga Moana Māori Trust. Maureen Ririnui, who passed away this year, was the CEO. She gave us our first house.”
“I own nothing. I don’t own houses, cars, nothing. I guess that’s the Buddhist in me balanced with a bit of my bro Jesus.” A neighbour to Sun Media, Tommy is reflecting on the generosity of Tauranga people to help power up the dream of weaving families in need together, and providing emergency housing, youth mentoring and wrap-around social services. “We’re all capable of giving.” He’s calling on people to gather with him for world peace at the beach at Sulphur Point on Armistice Day, Saturday November 11. “Everyone bring a flower, we’ll make a big heart peace sign. Bring children.” With Happy Puku dishing up kai, Tommy – a visionary as chief imagination officer of Te Tuinga Whānau – will bid farewell to his transformative
Deeply personal resolve
Te Tuinga Whānau was established in 1987 and initially managed by both Te Awanui Māori Women’s Welfare League and Whaioranga Trust. In 1993 it became independent, governed by trustees appointed from the community and contracting directly to government agencies. Under Tommy’s leadership and a board of believers, the service has grown to meet the changing needs across the community, focusing primarily on homelessness. Tommy’s commitment to help the homeless comes from a deeply personal resolve. “My father was brought up homeless in Auckland.” From five staff, Te Tuinga now has more than 80 staff with 200 families in multiple buildings and
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motels across Tauranga. “We’re about to go into Pāpāmoa in a really big way, where the need is.” For Te Tuinga Whānau’s future, he’s keen to see the agency help homeless people into longer term accommodation. “More houses, working with council and Kainga Ora, working with accommodation services, helping people get out of emergency housing and into long-term housing. “Compared to other areas, we’re way ahead of the game. There is no-one hungry in Tauranga Moana to my knowledge. We look after our homeless and our at-risk youth. We do pretty well here, that’s because everyone is talking to each other.” He acknowledges what he calls Tauranga’s ‘community king pins’ who help undergird the organisation’s work. Trust life member patron Sir Paul Adams has been a key supporter. “Tauranga Golf Club members have provided up to 600 meals a month.”
Persisted
Constantly seeking funds can be exhausting, but Tommy has persisted, spending his first three years in the role creating his own salary through writing books and making speeches to help bring funds into the organisation. “I’m tired of hustling.” Reflecting, he wishes there’d been more involvement by local Māori trusts and tribal authorities in the organisation’s work. “That’s been a little bit of a disappointment. “Our Caucasian cousins have really stepped up.” He’s keen to start a Kai Co-op, networking with
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others to set up and run a food distribution centre through the 25 marae of Tauranga Moana. “We have to get good food to our families without them having to go through the duopoly of the supermarket chains. I believe our marae network is brilliant for distributing kai. “Good food producers and creating a kai co-op, that’s what I really want to do.” He also has plans to play more golf, and make a documentary about his whānau’s history with ancestors from France bringing the Catholic faith to NZ. And launch his 33rd book ‘Paperboy Writer’ which is nearly ready for print. Tommy was brought up at Mount Maunganui, and recalls selling newspapers at the Oceanside Hotel, which prompted the book’s title. “And I want to be a good koro [grandfather]”.
A legacy
Tommy’s departure from the helm of this significant organisation is sparking a wave of reflection and anticipation for the future, as his community comes to terms with the transition of leadership, with Wendy Gillespie becoming CEO. Tommy’s remarkable tenure, characterised by boundless imagination and a relentless commitment to social betterment, leaves an indelible mark on the legacy of Te Tuinga Whānau. Tommy’s Armistice Day event is 11am Saturday, November 11, at Sulphur Point beach. All are welcome to gather with Tommy for world peace. Rosalie Liddle Crawford
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Meet TCC’s City Safety and Engagement Advisor Building “trust and integrity” among our community is what City Safety and Engagement Advisor Paul Mason says his role is all about. Earlier this year the City Centre Development Incentive Fund was repurposed to include a broader range of initiatives. After council heard a key concern of city centre businesses was safety in the CBD, council will be using a maximum of $80,000 from the fund to support
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the City Safety and Engagement Advisor role. The man on the job is Paul Mason, who has been settling into the role during the last few months, after starting in his position at the end of August. “My key role is really about building trust and integrity with the main street organisations and the community, and just really enhancing communication, amongst us all and just focusing on building really strong positive relationships,” says Paul.
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For the past 20 years, Paul has worked in various communityfacing roles both at council and in the non-government organisation space. “In that time I worked within different areas within council liquor licencing and the bylaws role, where I had interaction in outreach-type work. So it’s been a progression and it’s something that I’m passionate about.
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“I really believe in the issue of getting to know people and getting to understand what the concerns are out in the community – both from the people who are maybe struggling and also from the business community.” Paul says his role of City Safety and Engagement Advisor
acts to “lift people’s perception of safety”. “Sometimes there’s no specific issue that they [the community and businesses] are seeing, but sometimes it’s around people that are seeing numbers around people maybe drinking and doing various activities. “There’s been a bit of theft around this city centre and that type of thing, so it’s around working closely with them to encourage them to report issues, knowing when is appropriate but also just trying to build up that level of communication.”
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Now two months into the role, Paul has met with Hammon Diamond Jewellers, Bay Barbers, The Crown & Badger, Falafel Metro and other
hospitality venues. Practically, he operates as a “connector”. “My role is about finding solutions and being proactive and responsive to the wellbeing of the people in our community but I’m just really the connector… I’m not the expert in that space. It needs to be refereed to people who are able to have the expertise to deal with these issues.” The Sun asked what changes to the city’s safety he’d like to see while in the role? Paul says: “It’s building up that trust and integrity and you can’t really put a number on it from a data perspective”. “From my perspective, it’s really around increasing and enhancing people’s perception around safety.”
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drivers and registered vehicles is not something the centre can lay their hands on easily. “The reason that we need it for the community centre is because we don’t have any other transport apart from our own personal cars to take people around and just to get numbers.” He adds: “We’re hoping we might be able to get an 11-seater. If we can get a bigger one we will but, we’ve got to manage all the ongoing costs”. Among helping the community access appointments, events and other Bay of Plenty hotspots, the van will also be used to help the Merivale community access food
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The Merivale Community Centre is thrilled to be selected for The Funding Network NZ’s Generosity Generator Programme – giving them the tools to run a successful crowdfunding campaign on Givealittle. With the campaign launching November 6, funds raised will be used to buy a van to help rangatahi, tamariki, young mothers, the older generation
and ethnic communities to connect to activities, events and one another. Merivale Community Centre manager Dave Merton says they haven’t had a van for the last few years. “We’ve had vans in the past here and it’s helped get the community to different things – mainly to get our youth to sports games and things.
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A big part of the van’s use will be for getting rangatahi to their sports games. Photo: John Borren.
A fundraiser to purchase a van will get the wheels rolling for community connection and wellbeing among Merivale residents.
will be more likely. “I’ve seen some of the donations coming in [to Givealittle] already so there’s some interest in it, and people are sharing it which is very cool. “We just need it to go as far and as wide as it can, because then we can share with funders that there’s a will for people who want this to happen for Merivale.” To donate, visit: givealittle.co.nz/ fundraiser/lets-get-the-merivalecommunity-moving
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Hospice need helpers for appeal Waipuna Hospice’s Remembrance Tree appeal is about to begin for 2023 – and the organisation is putting a call out to the community to volunteer as helpers during the monthlong event. “The Remembrance Tree Appeal is a time when the community is encouraged to leave a message on a Christmas tree for their loved ones, in exchange for a donation to hospice,” says Waipuna Hospice fundraising executive Blaire Moore. “Funds raised will help Waipuna Hospice care for and support the terminally ill and bereaved in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty.” Eighteen Remembrance Tree
collection points this year – from Te Puke through to Katikati at local supermarkets, shopping centres, local markets and more – will be open November 17-December 17. Blaire says the appeal offers the community w chance to support hospice. “This appeal provides an uncomplicated opportunity for everyone in the community to participate and support hospice. Whether you opt to contribute your spare change or dedicate your time, the appeal allows people from all walks of life and geographic locations to engage, give back and contribute to their own community.” Moreover it offers a unique opportunity to come together in a spirit of celebration, to remember loved ones we have lost. “The Christmas season represents a period for reuniting with friends and family while
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Air Commodore flies past 100 years
Flying was his biggest dream since he saw an aeroplane for the first time as a child living at Ōtamarākau in the Western Bay of Plenty. Fast-forward 100 years, and Bethlehem resident Malcolm Gunton is this month celebrating his centenary birthday and recalling
experiences from his illustrious career as an Air Commodore. Mal, as he’s known, celebrated his 100th birthday on November 2, surrounded by his family and thousands of memories from a life of service in the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Malcolm was born on November 2, 1923, at Matatā to parents Stewart and Ethel Gunton, and
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had a younger sister – the late Dorothy Angus. “Flying was my biggest dream since I saw an aeroplane when I was just a child at Ōtamarākau,” says Malcolm. “I first joined the army and then jumped into the Royal New Zealand Air Force.” Mal, who is a World War II veteran, says he’s had some amazing experiences and adventures flying as a combat pilot. And as such, he’s received a 1939-1945 New Zealand War Service Medal, an Air Force Cross 1959, the Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1968, a Vietnam Medal from serving in the war, and a New Zealand Operational Service Medal. “My father received one of his favourite medals, the Air Force Cross of the RNZAF, after saving a woman in labour,” says Mal’s daughter Lyn. “At that time he piloted a flying boat called Sunderland and that aircraft was used to bring her from Niue to Auckland,” says Lynda, who believes her father clocked up more than 7000 hours flying time. Mal married Margaret Rutherford on February 3, 1951. They had four children – Ian, Christine, Susan and Lynda. Sadly, Margaret passed away in 2010. On his birthday – which was complete with a bagpipe
The retired RNZAF Air Commodore was treated to a bagpipe performance at his 100th birthday celebration. Photo: Juan Cortes.
performance, letters from friends, family – and one from King Charles III – Mal was reminiscing, telling his four children stories about his life, military training, childhood and experiences of the different wars he fought aboard of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
Malcolm Gunton as a young lad in the air force. Photo: supplied.
Living in different places around the world, attending more than one school and being strictly punctual are some of the memories Mal’s four
children have. “I remember living in different military bases during my father’s career as an Air Force pilot, I also remember studying in eight different primary schools, but I met a lot of people and places thanks to my dad,” says Mal’s son Ian. The former high-ranking officer now enjoys his days at Arvida Bethlehem Views retirement village, enjoying his “eternal love”, the Bay of Plenty. “‘It’s just another beautiful day in paradise’ is one of the sayings of my father,” says Susan, who also remembers him as a strict but always positive and lovely father. Arvida Bethlehem Views village manager Jane Verry says it’s an honour for the village to have a resident like Malcolm, with all his stories and his contributions to NZ as part of the RNZAF. “It’s simply lovely to see him sharing his stories. He is always kind and nice, and despite being a high-ranked military, is a humble and lovely human being.” Juan Cortes
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Armistice Day in the Western Bay Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty RSAs have a series of events to commemorate this Armistice Day on November 11. Armistice Day, later known as Remembrance Day, commemorates the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, when the guns fell silent and an agreement was made to end the fighting of the First World War.
Tauranga
Tauranga RSA has planned a series of events at the Tauranga RSA Cenotaph, starting 11am with the unfurling of a flag and two minutes’ silence followed by an invite to attend the Members Bar for morning tea. “All are welcome!” says president Fred Miligan, who expects a turn-up of at least 50.
Te Puke
Te Puke RSA is having a gathering at its flag pole, says manager Tracey Mouat, with finger food afterwards.
Katikati
Katikati RSA president Glen Burt says “it’s a pretty special
day for us”. “It’s a commemorative day for the end of the First World War. “We had 19 people who went from Katikati who never returned. That’s quite a big number for a little town that many years ago. I suspect there will be quite a few people and a good turnout from our Return Service Association members... at a ceremony at the War Memorial Hall. “We’ve got the members coming in at 10.45am. The service starts just before 11am and concludes about 11.20am.”
Pāpāmoa
Pāpāmoa War Memorial Trust has organised an Armistice Day Service of which Mount Maunganui RSA members are welcome to attend. This will be held at Stella Place Lookout Memorial on the seaward side of Pāpāmoa Beach Rd. The community is welcome to attend; young people in particular. Parking will be adjacent to the Pony Club paddock. Those attending are requested to come early as formalities begin with a muster of veterans, NZDF personnel and community service organisations at the Pony Club grounds about 10.30am preparatory to start the short
The public are invited to gather at the flag pole and memorial in Stella Place, Pāpāmoa, on November 11 to commemorate Armistice Day. Photo: supplied. march to the memorial. The service will commence with a karanga from local iwi, then the Veterans Parade and various groups will march onto the memorial site. Pāpāmoa College Students will sing hymns and recite poems, with dignitaries
to attend from the NZ Defence Force, British High Commission and Tauranga City Council. Wreaths will be laid, and the public can place their own tributes at the conclusion of the service. During the service will be a fly past by Classic Flyers. Ayla Yeoman
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13 Shane says the carvings create a visual representation of the school’s localised curriculum, the historical significance and learning about their student community and identity. Ngāti Ranginui, Waitaha, and Ngā Potiki iwi were all involved in the process of making the carvings, which are significant for the Pāpāmoa area. The three forms represent the Waka Tākitimu, Te Arawa and Mataatua of Tauranga Moana. “The waka have a strong connection to the past,
present and future and protect and nurture learning that lies with the manawa [heart], a poutokomanawa represents mana whenua,” says Whare. “The front of the waka is representing the school, the teachers and the students, then on the back we’ve got representation of the captains and high priests of each of those waka. It helps to acknowledge mana whenua as well as the wider community that’s represented on the top of the post,” says Whare. “It is all about inclusiveness.” Ayla Yeoman
Carvings of inclusiveness The Unveiling of the Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School carvings. Photo: John Borren.
A place of peace and inclusiveness is what four intricate carvings, sitting in the grounds of Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School, symbolise to students and the community. “They are a visual representation of the narrative that this is a place for everybody,” says principal Shane Cunliffe, who was overjoyed to see the carvings – which were crafted by artist Whare Thompson – unveiled on October 31. “The carvings symbolise the breaking of barriers and connecting people,” says Shane. The project began with a discussion. “I sat with the school board as well as mana whenua and we had a hui [a consultation] around what the carvings could represent,” says Whare, the man behind the artwork. “When they approached me they had a fair idea of what they were wanting. They were wanting three waka and a poutokomanawa [central post]. A selection of local breaking stories featured t his week on...
Beach cleanup angers Frustration and concern is mounting in Pāpāmoa as the aftermath of a recent beach fire
left a trail of hazardous debris. Local residents undertook a challenging clean-up mission Sunday morning, putting their own safety at risk to ensure the beach was safe for others. The fire, which blazed at Pāpāmoa Beach last Saturday night, not only marred the pristine shoreline but left broken glass and nails in the sand “It took four of us about 35 minutes to clean up the dangerous fire and littered beach on Sunday,” says resident Sophie Lister. The fire had been lit between Harrison’s Cut and Hartford Ave Saturday night, coinciding with Guy Fawkes’ celebrations and fireworks events.
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“I took on board what we talked about in terms of the representation of the school vision, the school values and the school logo,” says Whare. The school logo represents three waka and the manawa (heart) that joins people. The school values are Ignite, Navigate, and Thrive. The five school values are Manawa Taruna (Connected), Manawa Pākiki (Curious), Manawa Manaaki (Caring), Manawa Auaha (Creative), and Manawa Kaha (Courageous).
Symbols and vision
“I used each of the symbols in the logo to incorporate into the carving that represented the school’s vision and the three surface patterns. “I incorporated the school vision at the top of each of the carvings,” Whare explains. The carvings “capture the aspirational vision for all within Te Manawa ō Pāpāmoa School, which recognises the journey of each individual towards growths, success and achievement”. The only local daily news source you need, constantly updated, seven days a week
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after its 21-year relationship with road contractor WSP finishes. This partnership saw council’s 1100km of local roads and 259km of Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency state highway, including cycleways, in the district managed under a performance-based contract.
Govt levy to fund ratepayer precinct bill Ratepayers will likely fund their portion of Tauranga’s $306m civic precinct through a government levy. The ratepayer contribution to the precinct named Te Manawataki O Te Papa is capped at $151.5m. The public has expressed their preference to use an
Due to wet weather last week, the works to replenish the sand at Pilot Bay ahead of a long, hot summer are now anticipated to get underway this week. Also known as beach renourishment, sand is typically replenished to replace sediment that’s been lost due to storm damage, drift, wind and wave action. “We are adding sand to areas across Pilot Bay which have been affected by recent weather events like Cyclone Gabrielle, which caused considerable coastal erosion,” says a Tauranga City Council spokesperson. The sand will be replaced in small sections along Pilot Bay, meaning parts of the beach will be temporarily fenced off and inaccessible for short periods of time.
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The famous book fair is here! It’s the annual siege of Tauranga Racecourse – the Tauranga Harbour City Lions book sale. And it begins today – November 10 – starting 9am. Yes, the Lions have thrown open the doors – and it’s pandemonium, controlled pandemonium. More than 1000 banana boxes, an average 45 books in each – so about 400,000 books – are for sale today, November 10, Saturday, November 11, from 9am5pm, and Sunday, November 12, from 9am-3pm. And, of course, there’s the book sale hordes, the buyers, the enthusiasts. “The women fly in first,” says Lion and book sale veteran Christine Currie. “They have their lists, they know which authors they like, and they go for it.” There’s a very different dynamic in the nonfiction room next door. “A totally different person,” says Christine. “The non-fiction people come back every single day. And they stay for hours. They look through every single box and pore over every book. They buy the first day, they buy the second day and they buy the third day.” The signs are it will be the Lion’s biggest
and most successful annual book sale since it started in 2007. “We had to pull our advertising campaign in July after The Weekend Sun ran a story highlighting our need for more fiction books. “Your story was the best sort of advertising. You wouldn’t believe the response.” It could also have something to do with the generosity of Tauranga people. Recently, a man rang offering 25 cartons of textbooks on landscaping. “Of course we picked them up, they’ll fly out the door,” says Christine. The Tauranga Harbour City Lions Annual Book Sale is at Tauranga Racecourse, 1383 Cameron Rd, on November 10-11 from 9am-5pm, and November 12 from 9am-3pm. All profits from the sale go to deserving people and projects around town. The Lions don’t keep books over – they start afresh each year. Any books leftover from this year’s sale might go across the Kaimai Range to a Lions Book sale in Hamilton. “Could be as many as 200 cartons,” says Christine. Or a lot less depending on how the sale goes. Hunter Wells
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Kelly and her heart of gold!
Kelly is gorgeous inside and out. She has a sweet nature and would be a fantastic fit in almost any family. Kelly is the perfect combination of cuddly, playful, silly and sweet. You’d never think she’s seen hardship with how happy and bubbly she is. What’s the best thing about life, according to Kelly? Toys and playtime! She can’t get enough of hooning around after her ball or having a great game with her rope toy. Kelly will thrive best in an active family where she can go on lots of adventures. Can you give Kelly a loving home? Come and meet her today! Call the SPCA Tauranga centre on: 07 5780245. Ref: 581694.
Left: Merivale Primary students Pilimilose Veatupu, Patrone Wallace, Chaunce Johnson and Steven Sua work on their robot. Top Right: Bethany Hansen and Leo Miettinen-Armitage from Greerton Village School. Bottom Right: Haze Pauro from Merivale School. Photos: STEAM-ED.
Robot comp for Bay kids Primary school kids from five Bay of Plenty schools will put their new-found robotics skills to the test next week as they compete in a friendly scrimmage.
Thanks to funding from Spark Foundation, the Interschool VEX Go Robotics competition will be held at STEAM-ED in Tauranga City on Thursday, November 16 from 10am-2pm. “Throughout the year, we have taken our VEX-Go robotics gear out to five schools each term, focusing on schools/kura in low socio-economic suburbs,” says STEAM-ED general manager Toni de Rijk. “This has been free of charge to the schools thanks to the support of Bay Trust, NZ Lotteries COGS funding and Tauranga City Council.” Toni estimates around 450 children have been introduced to robotics – most of whom probably wouldn’t have had the opportunity otherwise.
Robotics skills promote problem solving, critical thinking, engineering and teamwork. “Each child has received eight hour-long lessons, which has taken them from basic building right through to driving and programming their robots, complete with electromagnets, optical and touch sensors.” To celebrate their learning during the year students from five schools – Merivale, Gate Pa, Greerton Village, Te Kura O Matapihi and Te Puke Primary – will gather for a fun competition. “They will compete in challenges using identical robots. Each school will have three teams with two students in each team,” says Toni. “It’s fun for the students to work their way through the challenges. Each receives a free T-shirt as a memento of their day. We’re so grateful to our sponsors for enabling this to happen.” Debbie Griffiths
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One rose to rule them all In a sea of dozens upon dozens of beautiful fresh roses – only one can reign as the fairest of them all.
Roses of all hues and types were in abundance at Pāpāmoa Garden Circle’s annual rose show and competition on November 8. “There’s mainly hybrid tea roses and a lot of people have David Austin Roses, and old fashioned roses with some that you don’t see now,” says club president Marilyn McLeod. “They can be quite spectacular.” Marilyn says about 60 blooms were on display, with growers vying for the Champion Rose title and the Rose Cup. “The Rose Cup is fiercely contested that’s for sure! That’s the eagerly-awaited one – and to see who gets the Champion Rose. We go and have a look at what the judges come up with. “It’s quite amazing because you think you’ve done quite well yourself then you see someone else has better roses.” This wasn’t the case for
Rose judge Paul McKeany and Champion Rose winner Marilyn Mcleod among some of the beautiful blooms. Photo: John Borren.
Marilyn this year however – she won Champion Rose and the Rose Cup! “With the rain and cold my roses haven’t opened up as quickly as I would’ve liked – but, no, every rose I put in got a prize so I was quite chuffed.” Marilyn’s Champion Rose is a fully-opened Hamilton Gardens Hybrid Tea.
“It’s like a peachy, apricot, cream – so three colours in one. “It’s quite a nice rose really.” Pāpāmoa Garden Circle next meets February 2024, the second Wednesday of each month, at 80 Alice Lane, Gordon Spratt Reserve, Pāpāmoa. For more information, email: macmar1@yahoo.com
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Gain inspiration from fellow gardens! Most of us haven’t enjoyed the Taranaki Garden Festival to get inspiration. But there’s nothing stopping us walking around some of our established suburbs to see which plants we can use to the best advantage in our own gardens.
Here you can also get an idea of those that will give you major pruning problems in our mild climate. If, on occasion, you feel the need to knock on a door for more information, any keen gardener will be only too pleased to share their knowledge or give you a cutting to take to your local garden centre for identification. Right now, while soil is damp from recent rain, is the best time to apply a mulch around your plants, to help to keep moisture in and simultaneously keep weeds in check. If using lawn clippings, apply in thin layers as too much depth all at once can form a layer that will stop further rain from penetrating to the soil below – just what you don’t want to happen. Good compost, home-made or purchased, is the best mulch you can use. But keep it slightly away from trunks of trees, shrubs and roses so it doesn’t rot bark.
The hard-to-grow Boronia Megastigma – the brown boronia.
Lastly, just one plant is leading us by the nose right now. This is Boronia Megastigma – the brown boronia. It’s not the easiest plant to grow unless you have a boggy spot in full sun, so buy one and treat it as a bunch of flowers and enjoy it indoors for its unbeatable perfume.
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Fun at the Falls Victoria Falls is a mustsee in your life if you ever get the chance. Worldfamous as one of the largest waterfalls, the Falls borders Zimbabwe and Zambia and can be seen from either side.
As the water was flowing fast and plentiful, we viewed the Falls from the Zambian side – with so much water comes so much spray, making Victoria Falls near impossible to see from the Zimbabwean side when we were there. We crossed into Zambia on the one-lane bridge – by foot – and marvelled at the Falls pounding more than 100m down. The spray was a marvel on its own, creating gorgeous rainbows over a stunning view.
The mighty Victoria Falls from the bridge crossing from Zimbabwe to Zambia. Photos: Cayla-Fay Euinton.
We entered Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and paid our entrance fee to walk around the Falls with Dan’s family and it was truly spectacular. With a range of viewing points and walking tracks, you can see around 25 per cent of the Falls from the Zambian side, which was plenty for us. But the absolute best part is walking along the pathways right in the spray. Be warned – you will get WET! I’d only packed one pair of shoes, so I traded them in for some hired Crocs and we set off to get sprayed. I thought I’d planned ahead and packed a raincoat but somehow, water always finds a way in and by the time we’d run across the bridge through the spray I was soaked to the bone!
On the bridge over Victoria Falls, crossing into Zambia.
It was an absolute blast running through the spray and back with a bunch of shrieking tourists and locals and by the time I was back to exchange my Crocs for my sneakers, we were wetter than we would have been taking a shower, but filled with so much more adrenaline. Thankfully, my backpack’s rain cover kept my camera dry enough and nothing was damaged, but I did have to sit in the back of the ute on the way home to our hotel to keep the water off the car seats! Cayla-Fay Euinton
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Engines cause disruption to Air NZ network Engine issues will see Air New Zealand pause two international routes and shuffle the domestic network in Aotearoa for the next two years. Engine manufacture and service company Pratt & Whitney disclosed a condition affecting the maintenance plan for the Geared Turbofan jet engine fleet. Up to 700 engines globally will be impacted during the next three years, with the effect on global aviation felt most keenly in
the coming year. AirNZ has 17 A320/321NEO aircraft in its fleet of 108 aircraft, serving Australia, the Pacific Islands and domestically.
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“While this maintenance issue does not present a safety issue, it has caused AirNZ to revise its flight schedule as a result of adjustments made to the engine maintenance plan,” says chief executive officer Greg Foran. “We’ve been able to reorganise most of our schedule by consolidating some flying and moving
aircraft to different routes. “Most customers whose flights have been changed will still fly on the same day, some on international flights will be re-accommodated to services a day either side of their original booking and some may have a cabin change due to a different aircraft being used. Flights connecting Auckland and Hobart will pause from April 5, 2024, with our Auckland to Seoul service paused from April 1, 2024.” Greg says the impacts of the Pratt & Whitney
servicing schedule change are significant and could impact services for up to two years.
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Due to engine availability as a result of the P&W maintenance issues, the airline will have up to four aircraft grounded at any one time. The company is also managing other supply chain issues which airlines globally are facing as it looks to put additional fleet cover in place. Impacted customers do not need to contact AirNZ, as they will be contacted in the coming weeks.
Rejoice in the romance of rail travel! The Glenbrook Vintage Railway, based at Waiuku in Auckland’s southwest, has some exciting tours on offer!
In April 2024 the GVR is operating a rail tour.
that are ‘freight only’ with ever-changing vistas, through wooded forests, mountainous terrain and rolling farmland. GVR customers can also travel via The GVR and its converted golf carts, volunteers have been on rail lines that have operating trains since long since closed – 1970 – both on its branch such at the Rotorua line in Waiuku and the national railway network. In April 2024 the GVR is operating a rail tour taking in some of the best of the North Island’s railway adventures and activities. Travelling by GVR’s exclusive tour train, you will get to travel on lines inaccessible to the ordinary traveller – lines
10 day North Island Rail Tour 2 - 11 April 2024
Great North Island Rail Adventure Join the Glenbrook Vintage Railway as we experience some of the best of the North Island's scenic railways! Our tour navigates the centre and western parts of the North Island, all by GVR’s exclusive heritage tour train! Experience the romance of rail travel and discover the very best of the North Island’s scenery - from railways to the republic and everything in between. Join us as we embark on 10 days of rail adventure across across the North Island by train, rail cart and coach - including train travel on freight-only rail lines.
Looking for something shorter? 6 Day Mini Tour - ex Auckland | 5 Day Mini Tour - ex Hamilton | 4 Day Mini Tour - ex Palmerston North Tours operated by the Glenbrook Vintage Railway - visit our website for full tour itinerary and pricing - www.gvr.org.nz
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Branch and the famous Stratford-Okahukura Line. The tour train takes you to places like Tokoroa, Hamilton, Ohakune, New Plymouth and through the Manawatu Gorge. Rejoice in the romance of rail travel with the Glenbrook Vintage Railway.
Air New Zealand has officially revealed globallyrenowned Kiwi fashion designer Emilia Wickstead as the partner selected to create its new uniform. The New Zealand designer has made a name for herself on the world stage, designing clothing for influential global figures and A-listers. Now, she will be creating New Zealand’s most iconic and recognisable uniform. AirNZ chief customer and sales officer Leanne Geraghty says Emilia stood out after the selection panel were blown away by her concepts. The project’s next phase will see AirNZ collaborate closely with Emilia for design refinements, onboard trials, and uniform wearer consultation before final designs are revealed late-2024. The new uniforms will be rolled out progressively to more than 5000 AirNZ cabin crew, front of house ground staff, and pilots in the next few years.
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2024 SOUTH ISLAND TOUR 20 DAYS – 9 March 2024
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Please join me on my LAST TOUR of the South Island. After 35 years on the road it’s time for me to hang up the keys and enjoy retirement but I would love you to be onboard for the very last tour.
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first word heard after the overture is ‘comfort’.” This year an incredible line-up of soloists will lend their voices to the iconic composition. “Expect ethereal notes of Australian soprano Greta Claringbould, the mesmerising sound of countertenor Coco Together Diaz from Europe, with NZBarok the clear and strong Orchestra, Scholars VERY tenor performance Baroque offers two EASY by Jeandré Le performances – at Roux, and the Mount Maunganui resonant bass of on November James Harrison.” 25, and Waihi on Plus, November 26. 2 it4could be scholarship holders Musical director Riya Behere and Chalium Poppy David Jiang’s last says the ensemble 9 7 time performing in of exceptionally the talented artists 1choir. 5 6 “I’ve seen Riya and choir will 3 and blossom 4 5 deliver an engaging grow rendition of into an1 amazing 8 4 Handel’s ‘Messiah’. young singer; now “What we seek 9 preparing 6 for 8 Riya Behere, a soprano in the choir and David Jiang, a bass she’s to do is to create a in the choir and a Rising Stars 2023 finalist. Photo: supplied. her final diploma sound as close to in voice. that of Handel’s original 18th Century sound.” “David, of Bethlehem College, also tutored And while some enjoy the performance as an by me, is preparing for his final diploma in annual festive tradition, others will just come for piano performance. the lovely music, Chalium hopes it transport the “Riya intends to head to Auckland next year to audience to another place. further her studies, and David has another couple “You know, it’s a troubling time for the world. years at college.” “I know people come to concerts as a way to feel Handel’s ‘Messiah’ is at St Thomas More Church at peace, and I hope these performances bring that from 7.30pm Saturday, November 25; and at feeling to our audiences. Waihi Memorial Hall from 2.30pm Sunday, ‘Handel’s Messiah’ has a beautiful message, so November 26. See the advert for ticket details. Merle Cave I hope people will find comfort in it. In fact, the
clubs to join us, and give the public an insight into the ‘hobby’,” says club secretary Warren Karlsson. “Although having an engineering background is not a prerequisite to join our club, we have members from all walks of life. “Some come to just enjoy the interaction with the public, others to further a lifelong passion of railways.” For more info visit: www.facebook.com/ Georgia Minkhorst memorialparkrailway
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Chug along to an annual rail open weekend! All aboard locomotive lovers and anyone railway curious for the Tauranga Model Marine and Engineering Club’s Annual Open weekend! The annual event is this Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12 is at Memorial Park Railway Tauranga, and will be a chance to see extra locomotives and displays of the engineering that takes place in the club on Saturdays. “This two-day event gives the club an opportunity to show off, invite other affiliated
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Oozing talent from Octogenarians Just occasionally, as we rush towards the precipice, it can feel like time is standing still.
I’ve felt that recently, enjoying in the same week both a new Martin Scorsese film and a new Rolling Stones album. Art from 80-year-olds. Vital, kick-you-in-the teeth art. If I didn’t hate the term I’d be tempted to call it surreal. Things have changed, as Bob Dylan, continuing a busy tour schedule at 82, said. ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ left me exhausted, and not because of its three-and-a-half-hour length; it’s an emotionally-harrowing slow-burn of a film, an epic told on an intimate scale. Scorsese has long been posited as America’s
greatest filmmaker and here stakes his claim again with both the sheer technical skill and imagination – witness the raging fires shot through stained glass windows in a vision of hell – and also the overarching intelligence to construct and tell a story of this scale. Plus, 80-year-old Robert De Niro makes a fine smiling villain.
actually remember that once upon a time there was a thrill in waiting for the next, probably great, Stones’ album. Hell, I’m old enough to remember when ‘Some Girls’ dropped, when the Stones were genuinely exciting and controversial.
Who woulda thunk it?
Two things particularly struck me. I’d read the book and the film is very different. Not in its facts but in how it tells the story. The book centres on lawman Tom White, as these events precipitated the birth of the FBI; but in the film he is a peripheral character, introduced only in the final third. A reminder there are many ways of telling a story. Also the music, both the score and chosen songs, the last work from Robbie Robertson, who was also 80, is superb. I suspect a posthumous Oscar. On to the Stones. And damn! Who woulda thunk it? Much as I enjoyed their rediversion into old blues a few years back, I suspect many people alive will not
The Rolling Stones.
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Hollywood heavyweights Martin Scorsese and Robert DeNiro.
Well ‘Hackney Diamonds’ is it. A final – I assume final – great Rolling Stones album.
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O’Brien's ‘Kingdom Of Bling’ is debuting at Baycourt on November 24-25. That a new show from the man behind ‘The Rocky Horror Show’ should premiere in Tauranga is extraordinary. That it costs $20 with the money going to Starship is simply a gift. Get your tickets now. ******************************************* Hear this week’s Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Vwf86TMYvz 90wQ8Z7gSbd?si=67175d2a67c148e5
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I’m not doing a track-by-track as to why it’s so good, let’s just look at one song: ‘Bite My Head Off’. It actually start with a count – “One, two, three, four” – how ‘old-school’, and even that sounds cool. The guitar riff is ferocious, ‘Start Me Up’ on meth, and 80-year-old Jagger is snarling like he’s never snarled before. This is great stomping rock ‘n’ roll. Then 81-year-old Paul McCartney plays a distorted bass solo like he wants to kick the walls out and the guitarists leap in – 79 and 76 respectively – to blow the roof off the place. Damn, it’s something else. And a closing reminder: 81-year-old Richard
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A sizzling giveaway for all music lovers The NZ Blues & BBQ Festival is back, promising a sizzling weekend of blues music and mouthwatering barbecue delights. Held at the Rotorua Village Green on November 24-26, festival-goers can groove to the rhythm of live blues bands and indulge in a variety of barbecue treats. Ticketing options include general admission for music enthusiasts, VIP packages offering an exclusive festival experience, and corporate tables perfect for year-end functions. With limited tickets available, music lovers are encouraged to secure their spots early. Plus, families can enjoy the added bonus of a kids attend free, featuring exciting activities for young music lovers. Join us for a toe-tapping, finger-licking festival experience like no other. Visit: www.bluesandbbq.co.nz for ticket details and updates. The Weekend Sun has two double passes for The NZ Blues & BBQ Festival to give away to two lucky readers who can tell us where the NZ Blues and BBQ Festival is being held this year. Enter online at: www.sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section. Entries must be received by Tuesday, November 14.
19-Twenty setting the stage ablaze.
Women’s seminar to bring hope The next Beauty for Ashes seminar ‘A Time of Change & Challenge Ahead’ is on Saturday, November 18, in Tauranga. Founded by pastors Tonia and Jim Butler in 1999, Beauty for Ashes Ministries is an interdenominational and itinerant faith-based ministry, with a vision to bring hope, compassion, restoration and healing to people’s lives. Tonia is author of her autobiography ‘Entwined Lives’, plus a women’s speaker for different ministries and locations. Reverend Nancy Dykes and Tonia Tonia says the ministry has been 24 years in Butler. Photo: supplied. the making. “This seminar is set to equip attendees with a who just love coming!” says Tonia. Door entry is a fresh and timely perspective from God’s Word on $10 donation – sorry, no childcare or Eftpos. how to have a better understanding in our everchanging world from a biblical point of view.” Guest speaker is Reverend Nancy Dykes, who takes teams into India and has founded orphanages and churches there over many years. “We’re also privileged to have talented vocalist JACK DUSTY’S (Bureta) Cover charge Matthew Lassing and gifted dance choreographer Sat 11th Trevor and Jill THE JAM FACTORY 2pm-5pm Beryl Wilson, who’ve both been an integral part of Fri 10th Yahyah “7 Lovers Redzone 7.30pm-10.30pm EP release tour” this ministry for many years.” 7-9.30pm Sun 12th Blaze 3pm-6pm Pastors Tonia and Jim attend Abundant Life THE MATUA BAR Mon 13th Jack Dusty’s church, are based in Tauranga, and hire Ōtūmoetai Ukulele Players Wed 15th Open Mic Night chapel for seminars. Beginners 7-9.30pm (every In recent years they’ve travelled to many locations Welcome 6pm Weds) including Fiji and the South Island with varied 7.30pm THE RISING TIDE themes with the ministry, to build into ladies’ lives. Wed 15th Open Mic, all Fri & Sat Live music from Beauty for Ashes is at Ōtūmoetai Baptist Chapel styles welcome 6.30pm 7pm 241, Ōtūmoetai Rd, Tauranga, from 9.45am-3pm Sun 5th Live music from LATITUDE 37 Saturday, November 18, 2023. Bring and share 2.30pm Fri & Sat Live music from lunch. “New ladies are welcome, as are our regulars, TOTARA ST 8.30pm Sun 12th Live music from 4-7pm MT MAUNGANUI RSA Fri Fri 10th Mark Huckstep 7-10.30pm Sat 11th F.L.B 7-10.30pm Sun 12th Stage Talk 4.307.30pm TE PUNA MEMORIAL HALL Sat 11th John Michaelz and the Black Brothers Band 7.30pm.
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Did you know PM-Elect - most want fireworks banned!
Dear Mr Luxon, I saw the interview you had this past week on TV One, regarding firecrackers! I’m absolutely floored by your reply, when the majority of people wish fireworks to be banned because of the danger stress it causes the communities. The fire services, SPCA, hospitals all back this, it would cost more money fixing the results of this behaviour than any profit making I would imagine. You mentioned you don’t want to stop NZers having fun! It’s not fun.
Who in their right minds teaches children to have fun with explosives? In my area it’s generally people who don’t have money for their children because it’s spent on their needs. Our pets are dying, stressed because of terribly loud, random noises. I’ve tried everything to help my boy. Have you not had pets? There’s also an element of NZers who take pleasure out of hurting and frightening people and animals. The things they do are outrageous. This activity historically has
Ideas that have withstood the deepest scrutiny we’ve lost the character and the heart to remain unoffendable when our position is challenged. Walter Bagehot said this: “One of the greatest pains to human nature is the pain of a new idea. It makes you think that after all, your favourite notions may be wrong, your firmest beliefs ill-founded… Naturally, therefore, common men hate a new idea and are disposed more or less to ill-regard the original man who brings it.” He said that in 1873. Thankfully, there’s a group in society who have found and believe some ideas that have withstood the deepest scrutiny, endured the fiercest challenges, and have proven to be trustworthy ideas. Why not check out that group and their ideas at a local church near you. By Stephen Whitwell, C3 City Church, Tauranga.
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dosh of cash on rebranding back to their former names – while prices of food in their aisles are sky-high. Just bad timing. In a few years, yes change the uniforms – but not right now. It’s going to put off potential customers when they have to spend two weeks or more worth of wages flying from the North Island to the south. K Morland, Katikati.
‘Thank you’ to our health worker superstars!
Recently I had to be taken to hospital for investigation of a sudden medical event. From the minute St John Ambulance staff arrived at my door, I received exceptional care. Adele, who had already done a 12-hour shift, and her male co-driver treated me with kindness and concern and drove competently through the late-afternoon traffic. At ED it took a little while to be admitted, but the staff calmly did their utmost to attend to everyone promptly. I thank the first nurse who tended to me, though he was busy between cubicles, with new patients being sent in regularly. He was from the Philippines and had been part of our workforce for two years. After another wait for results, I went to a cubicle with a bed, and was able to lay down for a rest. Attached to monitors, I shuffled to another area, where I got my overnight
nurse, and doctor Ellie who did her best during a busy shift to figure out what caused my symptoms, helped by Susan in imaging. After a series of tests, it was 4am when staff cleared me of anything sinister. Thanks to the lovely nurse on night shift. I know she was going to have a hard day ahead, as it was a teacher-only day for her children. She checked me out, and as it was 6am when I left. With no buses my way, she helped me phone a taxi and get home. I know the system is overloaded and sometimes has glitches but l’m thankful we have a health system which will gather us up and treat us with the care and kindness I experienced that night. Thanks Tauranga Hospital and St John staff, you are heroes, and I appreciate all your efforts. Barbara Saies, WBOP.
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Don’t get me wrong – I’m all for Air NZ spending cash on operating and maintenance of aircrafts and associated safety measures, and yes marketing is a must – but currently demand of travel is rcoketing worldwide – and so are the prices. So spend your money wisely Air NZ! This reminds me of a certain supermarket spending a big
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the wall and yet our taxes buy these explosives for those that like noise and fire! Oh! And so-called climate change! Well what have we got to say about that then? Is it carbon positive or negative? I’m all for a public display for one day in each town if you must and that’s it, no sales for the public. I’m disappointed by your reply to media. By the way sales of fireworks happen much earlier than they are supposed to and go on randomly until April/May the next year. Gloria Pedersen, Greerton.
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The dust from the elections has almost settled. There’s been some change. A lot of ideas have been presented which the presenters believe wholeheartedly, will change the world! There’s strong belief and intense passion in this idea or that one. Some proponents of their ideas are absolutely committed to their conclusions, which is great. They believe their ideas, their beliefs, concepts, objectives and solutions are the ones which will make a difference in our land. The promise is that if we adopted this or that idea, well, things would be so amazingly good. But here’s the thing. It’s concerning the old-fashioned style of debating an idea is sadly relegated to the background. There appears little real debate about the ideas/issues, and
no bearing on NZ – it’s about a crackpot centuries ago in another land. A grown-up said to me he used to have fun at Guy Fawkes so he wants his children to as well. My answer: We rarely have 1/4 acre sections now, we live on top of each other, the fireworks are more dangerous and louder than ever, if the children were not introduced to it they wouldn’t know any different. We taxpayers who work our guts out want you to be able to hear us, we are trying to keep our families from hitting
Now that summer is here, there’s no better service,” says Graham. “Our motto is ‘same day install and we come when you call’.” time to cool your home – and Graham from Tauranga Air Conditioning suggests getting in sooner rather than later while they have stock. “Currently, we have a pre-Christmas sale on Haier heat-pumps with a cooling function, so get in touch now to secure the units we have in stock.” Graham has plenty of top-quality brands and prides himself on his same-day installation policy. He has more than 40 years’ experience in the industry and has been keeping Tauranga homes cool for more than 40 years. He aims to offer good, honest advice and recommends only the best brands, as suggested by the consumer guide – something Graham and the team stick to closely. Graham, who is a New Zealand trade certified refrigeration engineer, says the person who quotes and installs is always the same person to complete the job. “We pride ourselves on our old-fashioned
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Finalised Tauranga Local Alcohol Policy 2024
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Notice is given under section 80 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 (the Act) that Tauranga City Council wishes to adopt the finalised Local Alcohol Policy (LAP). Under section 81 of the Act the LAP will be adopted 30 days after the date it is publicly notified. The adopted policy will come into force on 12 February 2024.
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The key changes to the LAP are: • Changing the opening sales time for all off-licensed premises from 7am to 10am • No new bottle stores in areas where the deprivation index is 9 or 10 • A change to the closing time for on-licensed premises in the city centre bars to 2am, instead of the current 3am closing time • A change to the one-way door policy which will start at 1am, instead of the current 2am closing time • A range of discretionary conditions that can be applied to off-licensed premises
FOUND KITTENS & PUPPIES various places, colours and sex. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 FOUND CAT, Grey Tabby, Female, approximately 1 years old, Aerodrome Road, Mount Maunganui. Ref 590538.
Full copies of the finalised LAP are available on Tauranga City Council’s website at http://www.tauranga.govt.nz.
FOUND CAT, Tabby, Male, approximately 8 years old, Osprey Road, Welcome Bay. Ref 590632.
Tauranga City Council, Private Bag 12022, Tauranga, Telephone 07 577 7000
FOUND CAT, Tabby, Male, approximately 6 months old, Clive Road, Katikati. Ref 590830.
www.tauranga.govt.nz
Ph SPCA 07 578 0245
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ROOF REPAIRS Free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs. Chimney maintenance & repairs. Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740
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Resource Management Act 1991 Public Notice of Proposed Changes to the Western Bay of Plenty District Plan First Review Proposed Plan Changes 95
AGM Greerton Village Community Association
Tuesday 21 November 2023 · 5pm – 7pm Tokyo Lounge at the Tauranga Racecourse Guest Speakers
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Buddy Mikaere LOCAL STALWART Matthew Manninen OWNER TAURANGA MENSWEAR
Proposal To Close Jellicoe Street, Te Puke To Vehicular Traffic Pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Tenth Schedule, notice is hereby given that the Western Bay of Plenty District Council, for the purpose of Christmas Float Parade proposes to close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder. Road to be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic:
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Road/Street to be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic: Jellicoe Street, Te Puke between corner of Cameron Road and the Oxford Street roundabout - both sides of the road. Period of closure: Saturday, 2nd December 2023 – From 9:00am to 1:00pm. It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure. John Holyoake Chief Exective Officer Mā tō tātou hapori
For our community
The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has received and accepted a Private Plan Change to the District Plan in respect to the following matter: Plan Change 95 – Pencarrow Estate – Arawa Road, Pongakawa. Private Plan Change proposes to rezone 12ha of rural zone land to Residential and Commercial Zone and create a Structure Plan for staged development. Public submissions are invited on Plan Changes 95. Details of the proposed changes can be viewed at: • Council’s website www.westernbay.govt.nz/districtplanchanges • Western Bay of Plenty District Council offices at Barkes Corner, Tauranga • Katikati, Te Puke, Omokoroa and Waihi Beach Library and Service Centres Submissions close at 4pm on Friday 8th December 2023 and can be: • Made online via Council’s eplan website https://eplan.westernbay.govt. nz/eplan/; or • Emailed to: districtplan@westernbay.govt.nz; or • Posted to: Chief Executive Officer, Western Bay of Plenty District Council, Private Bag 12803, Tauranga Mail Centre, Tauranga 3143; or • Delivered to the main Council Office at Barkes Corner, Tauranga or one of Council’s service centres at 21 Main Road, Katikati; 28 Western Avenue, Omokoroa; 130 Jellicoe Street, Te Puke; or 106 Beach Road, Waihi Beach. Submission forms are available from Council to assist you and can also be downloaded from www.westernbay.govt.nz/districtplanchanges. The submission form must be dated, signed and include the following information: 1. Name, address, email and telephone number 2. The specific provisions of the plan change/s to which the submission relates 3. Whether you wish to be heard 4. Whether you would be prepared to present a joint case at a hearing 5. Details of the submission 6. The decision sought from Council
When submissions close, Council will prepare a summary of all submissions received which is anticipated to be publicly notified in early February 2024. Further submissions will then be sought in response to the original submissions. Planning reports will be prepared to address the issues raised, followed by a public hearing which is anticipated to be in May 2024. All submitters will be given an opportunity to present their submission. A decision will then be issued including the reasons for accepting or rejecting submissions. Any person who has made a submission has the right to appeal the decision to the Environment Court. If you have any questions about the Plan Changes, please contact Council’s Customer Service Team on 07 571 8008 or 0800 926 732. John Holyoake Chief Executive Officer Mā tō tātou hapori
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