6June 2025, Issue 1263
Getreadytoexploreandfeastona vibrant,farawayculturewhenTauranga’s HistoricVillagetransformsintoalively hubofAfricanmusic,dance,food,and artonSaturday,June7,from11am-5pm.
EncounterAfrica
Thefree,family-friendlyAfricaDay2025 celebrationpromisesanunforgettable experienceshowcasingtherichheritage andunityofAfricarighthereintheBayof Plenty.
OrganisedbyUbuntuAfricanSocietyBay ofPlentyInc,thiseventhonoursAfrican historyandculturewithelectrifying performances,authenticcuisine,artisan crafts,andinteractiveactivities.AfricaDay
marksthefoundingoftheAfricanUnion, celebratingthecontinent’sdiversityand achievementsworldwide. Readthefullstoryonpage4.
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Irks….andanapology
Somepeople’shabitsannoy.Likearoasted sesameseedthatgetsunderadentalplate andrumblesaround.So,Ihear.Those trivial,petty,butexasperatinghabitsof othersthatliverentfreeinyourhead, festeringaway,andbuggingthehell outofyou.
Trythese.
*Mouth-breatherswhowheezeandgurgle.Gross! Setsoffthemisophonia–over-reactingtosounds thatdriveyoucrazy.
*Peoplewhousespeakerphoneinpublic.Just don’t.
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*Peoplewhoover-dramatisetheir OMGresponsessothereare10“G’s”in God.Pullbacktheeffects!Wegetthe message.
*Driverswhoinsistonbacking pickupsintosupermarketcarparks.
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*People who pointlessly say“like” sooften, youwant topunch them.
They’re irksthatare nothingmorethan abother,anuisance,even toacrustyoldcurmudgeon.Butthe onethat’srightupthereontheRichter scale,waybeyondirks,thegnarly,ugly one,isracism.
Butit’snotalwaysappreciated.One patientrejectedMary’scarebecauseof hermokokauae.Maryheardthepatient say“Idon’twantthatblackgirlwith theuglyfacetolookafterme.”Without fuss,withoutado,agraciousnursing angelsimplyhandedoverthewoman’s wellbeingtoanothernurse.
ItseemedMary’syearsofstudy,her dedication,herbubblynature,andher noblecallingtoserve,andcare,and helphealmatteredfornothing.Her
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mokokauae,andherskintonedid. Andthat’ssadandshameful.
Theoldergeneration
Likewhenacourageous,achieving, caringandproudwomancalledMary wentpublicwithherstoryrecently.It mademecringeandsquirm.
“Idon’twant…..”
MaryisawahineMāoriwitha BachelorofNursingdegreewho proudlywearsamokokauaeto celebrateherwhānau,herbelonging, herachievements,herloveandher caring.Sheisahospitalnursewho offersthesameprofessionallevelofcare, comfort,empathyandunderstandingto allherpatients.Barnone.
Maryhasobservedthatmostofthe negativitytowardshermokokauae comesfrom“theoldergeneration”.That doesn’tmakeitforgivable.Andeven youthinkit,pleasedon’tsayit. Itgotusthinking.Whatsayour hospitalpatientwastrappedinacar wreckandNurseMaryhappenedalong. Wouldshehavebeensokeentodismiss NurseMary’shelpsimplybecauseshe woreamokokauae?
Whatifithadbeenthatpatient’s spouse,orchild,wasinthecarwreck. Wouldshehavesaid“nothankyou”to NurseMarybecauseofhermokokauae?
Whatifthepatienthadsuffereda life-threateningheartattackandNurse
MarywasonhandwithCPRskillsand adefibrillator,wouldshehavesnubbed NurseMarysimplybecauseofhermoko kaue?Commonsensetellsusnot! Acolleaguewasalsomusing-ifNurse Marydidn’twearheruniquenessonher chin,ifshedidn’thaveamokokauae, wouldthathavemadetheslightestbit ofdifferencetoourpatient?Whydo wesuspectnot.It’snotNurseMary’s onlyexperiencewithouruglyracist underbelly.She’s beentoldbypatients shewould“neverget ajobanywhereelse” becauseofhermoko kauae,anditwould behardforherto traveloverseas“with thatonherface”. It’sallaroundus mostofthetime.I recallaconversation aroundtheTauranga localbodyelections andarespectable matureperson suggestedtheycould nevervoteforRia Hallbecauseof hermokokauae. Hercredentials wereirrelevant,her culturewas. It’sanaside.OneinfiveNew Zealandersistattooed,sothere’sagood chancesomeoneinherfamilyisinked.
Iapologise
Iwonderifshe[thepatientmentioned earlier]wouldbealittlemore sympatheticandunderstandingin theircase.IdonotknowNurseMary, butIapologisetoheronbehalfofall principled,fair-mindedandinclusive NewZealanderswho,likemyself, woulddelightinhavingheratmy hospitalbedsideshouldtheneedever arise.
Everythingthatmokokauae symboliseswouldbeofcomforttome. AndIamcertainthatrightnow,Nurse Maryisworkingthewardsomewhere anddeliveringloveandcare.Toallher patients.Withoutprejudice.
Outpouring of support Outpouring ofsupport
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Overgrowntreesandfallingbranchescandamagepowerlines,causeoutages,andmake itharderforustorestorepower.Theycanalsoposeasignificantfirerisk.That’swhyit’s importanttoplanttreesandshrubswellawayfrompowerlinesandtoregularlymaintain anyvegetationonyourproperty.
AtPowerco,wekeepaneyeontreesgrowingnearourpowerlines.Ifyourtreeiswithin thegrowthlimitzonewewillgiveyoua‘cutortrim’noticebecauseyourtreeistoo close.Workingnearpowerlinesisextremelydangerous,andcanleadtoseriousinjuryor electrocution,youmustuseanapprovedcontractortocarryoutthework.
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TheGreertoncommunityisrallyingaround much-lovedIndianrestaurantCastle91 afterakitchenfirebrokeoutonKing’s Birthday,forcingthepopulareateryto closeforseveralweeks.
GreertonBusinessAssociationchairman CameronTemplersaidtheywere“deeply saddened”bythefire,whichdamagedthekitchen andceilingoftheCameronRdrestauranton Mondayafternoon.
“Ourthoughtsarewiththeownersandstaff duringthisdifficulttime,”Templersaid.
“We’rethankfulfortheswiftresponsefrom emergencyservicesandwilldoeverythingwecan tosupportCastle91astheybegintorecover.”
Thefire,believedtohavestartedineitherthe deep-fatfryerormicrowave,wasreportedshortly after3pmonMonday.
Flameswereseenspewingfromroofvents,but therestoftherestaurantwasmostlyuntouched.
Noonewashurt.
ManagerMikeDhillonsaidtherestauranthad finisheditslunchserviceandwasemptywhenthe firestarted.
“Itcouldhavebeenmuchworse,”hesaid.“The quickresponsefromTaurangaandGreertonfire stationsmadeallthedifference.”
Theinvestigationisongoing.
Castle91iswidelyknownforitsannualfree communitylunches,hostedsincethepandemic forthosedoingittough.
Dhillonsaidwhatbeganasaone-offin2018 becameayearlytraditionwhenstaffsawlocals losingjobsandstruggling.
“Taurangaislikefamily,”hesaid.
“WecontinuetoupholdSikhvaluesofservice andgiving,justasthiscommunityhassupported us.”
WhiletheGreertonrestaurantisclosedfor repairsandinvestigation,itssistersite—Castle91 IndianEateryinBrookfield—remainsopenfor dine-inandtakeaway.
Helpuskeepthepoweron-plantsmart,trimresponsibly,andalwaysstaysafe aroundpowerlines.
Ifyourtreeisgrowingwithinthe Cut-BackorNotice Zone(TreeA) youmaygetanoticesayingyourtrees mustbetrimmedsoonbecausethey’regettingtoo closetopowerlines.
Ifyourtreereachesthe GrowthNoticeZone (TreeB) you’llgetanoticerequiringitto betrimmed.Checkourwebsiteforalistof approvedcontractors.
ManagerMikeDhillionsaidtheGreertonCastle91locationwillbeoutofactionforsometime, becauseofakitchenfire. Photo/TomEley
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CelebratingAfricaDay
Tauranga’sHistoricVillageon 17thAvewillbecomealive withacolourfulcelebrationof vibrantmusic,dance,food,and cultureasthecitycelebrates AfricaDay2025onJune7.
From11am-5pm,afree,familyfriendlyeventwouldtransformthe villageintoacelebrationofAfrican heritage,withliveperformances,
cuisine,artisancrafts,andinteractive culturalexperiences.
“Wearethrilledtoinviteeveryone tojoinusincelebratingAfrica Day2025attheHistoricVillage,” saidUbuntuAfricanSocietyBay ofPlentyIncpresidentFaustinah Ndlovu.
“It’sadaytohonourourpast, celebrateourpresent,andenvision ourfuturetogether.Throughmusic, art,andcommunity,wehopeto shareAfricanculturewiththeBayof PlentyregionandsupportAfrican
Theeventpromisedakaleidoscopeofcolour andrhythm,withAfricandrumming,dance performances,culturaldisplays,anddeliciousfood stallsofferingauthenticflavoursfromacrossthe continent.
Authentic
Ndlovusaidattendeescouldexpectelectrifying performancesfromAfricanartists,captivating crafts,tantalisingtastesofauthenticAfrican cuisineandbothtraditionalandmodern expressionsofAfricanculture.
“Thisyear’sfestivalmarksasignificantmilestone asit’sthefirsttimeAfricaDayBayofPlentyis beingorganisedherebyUbuntuAfricanSociety BayofPlentyInc,incollaborationwithNadine NahimanaofORIKoLProduction.”
Theeventwassupportedbyfundingfrom LotteryGrants,TaurangaCityCouncil,Bayof PlentyRegionalCouncil,WasteWizardLtdand theMinistryofEthnicCommunities.
AfricaDay,formerlyknownasAfricaLiberation Day,wascelebratedworldwidetomarkthe
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foundingoftheOrganisationofAfricanUnity (OAU)onMay25,1963,nowknownasthe AfricanUnion(AU).
Itrecognisedthecontinent’sdiverseandrich culturalheritage,history,andthecollectiveefforts towardsunityandprogress.
Annualcelebration
Celebratedannually,AfricaDaywasmarkedby variouseventsandactivitiesaroundtheworld, highlightingAfricanachievements,challenges,and aspirations.
“Whetheryou’repartoftheAfricandiaspora, afriendofAfrica,orsimplycurioustoexplore newcultures,AfricaDay2025offersaunique opportunitytoexperiencetheheartandsoulof Africa’srichcontinentandcelebratethespirit, rhythmandunityofAfrica–rightherein Tauranga,”Ndlovusaid.
EntrytoTheAfricaDayFestival2025at TaurangaHistoricVillage11am-5pm,June7,was free.
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FaustinahNdlovuand KudzaiMagaya.
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A life-changing bond Alife-changingbond
WelcomeBay’sDannyPriorhasbeena BigBuddyforalmostfouryearstoLittle BuddyRomanHealey.
Theirfirstintroductionwasdifficult;Romanwas 7atthetimeandhewasveryshy.
WhenhewasaskedifhewouldlikePriortobe hisBigBuddy,hesaid,“no”.
Ittakestimetobuilduptrustandconfidence andnow,nearlyfouryearslater,thetwoarevery closeandRomanlooksforwardtocatchingup withPrior.
ButwhatisBigBuddy?
BigBuddyisacharitythatmatchesboysaged 7-17withoutconsistentmalepresenceintheir lives,withgoodguysfromthecommunity.
PriorvolunteeredtobecomeaBigBuddyafter losinghisfathertocanceratanearlyage.
“Iwenttoboardingschoolandtherewereno realrolemodels.Thatwasmymainmotivator,”he said.
Roman’smother,SarshaHealey,signedhimupto theprogrammeafterfindingsuccesswithherolder son. TheyhadrecentlymovedtoTaurangaandSarsha hadsplitfromRoman’sfather.“Weknewnoone here,”shesaid.
Shewantedtofindamalerolemodelforherson whocouldphysicallybethere,asherfatherhad passed,andRoman’sfatherhadmovedoverseas.
Shewenttohisfatherandaskedifhewouldbe comfortablewiththeideabeforeapplyingtothe programme.
TheBigBuddyprogrammeisabouthelpingboys tobuildconfidenceandexperienceopportunities theymightnothaveotherwise.
“We’vebeentospeedway;wegotothebeachand takethedogs.LasttimeIhadhimwewentrock climbing,”saidPrior.
RomanandPrioroftengokayaking,playcards andothersports.
Romansaidhewantstogogo-kartingnext.
Priorhastwograndkidsaged11andninewho getalongwellwithRoman.
Roman’smumsaidPrior“isthebestbigbuddy youcouldeverwishfor”.
“Myson’ssuperfitandfullofenergyandlife, andit’shardtomatch,butDan[Prior]doesit. “He’sjustsoconsistent.Heandmyboyhave suchaspecialrelationship.He’slikeafitAF grandad.”
ShesaidRomanalwayscomeshomesayinghe hashadsuchagreattimewithPrior.
Shesaidhisconsistencywithshowingupfor Romansendsthemessage“Youmatter”.
Whenbigbuddiessignup,theyhavetocommit toayearwiththeirlittlebuddybutPriorsaidhe believedit’salifelongcommitment.
“I’llalwaysbethereforhimwheneverheneeds me.”
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Welcome Bay Big Buddy Danny Prior with Little Buddy’s mother Sarsha Healey. Photo / Ayla Yeoman
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Shoplifterjailed
AprolificTaurangashoplifterhasbeenjailed afterbeingconvictedof37shopliftingcharges, policesay.
PoliceCommissionerRichardChamberssaid inastatementitwastheresultofoutstanding investigativeworkbyan officerintheTauranga RetailCrimeUnit.
Theofficerbeganhis investigationbasedona singleshopliftingreport thatcamethroughAuror -aretailcrimeintelligenceandlossprevention platform-withnooffenderidentifiedandno reallinesofinquiry.
Fromthatreport,theofficerwasableto buildapictureofaserialshoplifter,whowas offendingregularly.
A45-year-oldwomanwasarrestedin Februaryandchargedwithoffendingdatingto September2024.
SheappearedinTaurangaDistrictCourt onMay21andwassentencedtotwoyears’ imprisonment.
Inhalerrecyclingtrial
Metered-doseinhalerscannowberecycled atsomepharmaciesinTauranga,Kawerau andWhakatāneaspartofanewtrialintheBay ofPlentyandNewZealand.
TheinitiativeispartofaHealthNewZealand six-monthtrialwithNewZealandcompany Gaiatechtodivertpharmaceuticalwastefrom landfill,andtoreducegreenhousegasemissions.
Duringthetrial,allpartsoftheinhaler–the metal,theplasticandthepropellantgas–will berecycledtoreducewasteandtheleftover gaseswillbebrokendownsafelysotheyarenot releasedintotheatmosphere.
SH29nightclosures
StateHighway29overtheKaimāīRangewill beclosedforfournights.Thehighwaywillbe closedfromSunday,June15,toThursday,June 19,between8pmand3.30ameachnight.
Roadingcontractorswillbecompleting routinemaintenance,includingdrainclearing, signmaintenance,roadmarkingandsurface repairs.
“WeoccasionallycloseSH29foressential maintenanceworks.Thefullclosuresallow ustocompletetheworksafetyandefficiently –benefitingbothroadworkercrewsand roadusers,”saidNZTransportAgencyWaka KotahiWaikatosystemmanagerAndyOakley. SH29playsacriticalroleinconnectingNew Zealand’slargestportwiththewiderGolden Triangleregion.
Crashvictimfounddeadathome
Amanhasbeenfounddeadatanaddressin theWesternBayofPlentyafterbeinginvolved inacrash.
InastatementtoSunLive,policesaidthey werecalledtoanaddressinTePukeat5.20am afterthemanwasfounddead.
“Itwaslaterdiscoveredthathewasinvolvedin acrashlastnight.”
ThecrashhappenedonManiatutuRd. Inquiriesintothecircumstancesofthecrash andtheman’sdeathwereongoing.
5G to er raises issues 5Gtowerraisesissues
Taurangasaytheyfeellike“guinea pigs”afterbeingnotifieda5Gcell towerwillbebuiltdirectlyoutside theirhomes.
“Wefeelasifresidents’voicesdonot matter,”saidPeterMulligan,whoowns oneoftheaffectedproperties.
Mulligansaidheandseveralneighbours receivedlettersinearlyFebruaryfrom telecommunicationsinfrastructure companyConnexa,informingthemof theplannedinstallation.
Oncethetowerreceivesapprovalfrom theTaurangaCityCouncil,construction canbegin,Mulligansaid
Aftercanvassingtheneighbourhood, hecollected75signaturesonapetition opposingthesite.
The5Gsiteispartofawidernetwork upgradebyConnexainpartnership withSpark,aimedatexpandingmobile coverageandeasingpressureonexisting infrastructure.Sparkisresponsibleforthe radioequipmentonthephyiscaltower, anditisConnexaisresponsibleforthe infrastructure,aSparkNZspokesperson said.
“Toenablethis,newcellsitesareneeded
tobring4Gand5Gmobileservicesto communitiesacrossthecountry,”said Connexa’splanningandengagementlead FionaMatthewsinawrittenstatement.
Matthewsconfirmednewtowersare alsoplannedforWaimapuStreetin GreertonandotherpartsofTauranga. Bothsitesareyettobebuilt.
Celltowersareclassifiedas“critical infrastructure”undernationalguidelines, alongsideroads,water,andelectricity.
TheNationalEnvironmentalStandards forTelecommunicationFacilities2016 (NESTF)allowscompaniestoinstall celltowersincertainzones—including residentialareas—withoutrequiring resourceconsentorpublicconsultation, providedthesitemeetstechnicalcriteria.
Matthewssaidtowerlocationsare chosenbasedonarangeoffactors, includingaccesstoundergroundpower andfibre,theneedforoptimalcoverage, andminimalinterferencefromterrainor existinginfrastructure.
“InthecaseofBethlehemRoadand Greerton,thenewcellsitesmustbein areaswherethecoveragefootprintis optimised.”
Thecompanyusesdatafromexisting d i h k i
towerstodeterminewhenanetworkis overloadedandidentifylocationsthat neednewinfrastructure.
WhileConnexaandotherproviders followvoluntaryguidelinesfor communityengagement,Matthews acknowledgedtherewasnolegal obligationtoconsultonpermittedsites.
TaurangaCityCouncillorKevinSchuler saidthecouncil’sabilitytointerveneis limitedbynationalrules.
“It’satrickysituation,”Schulersaid. “Yes,thisinfrastructureisessentialforthe city’sfuture,butputtingtowersrightin frontofpeople’shomesisunderstandably unacceptabletoresidents.”
Hesaidtelecommunications infrastructurehashistoricallyrunalong thepubliccorridorbetweenproperties andtheroadway,andthesameapproach sbeingfollowedhere.
TaurangaMPSamUffindellsaidhehad metwithbothresidentsandConnexa/ Sparkrepresentativestodiscusstheissue. “Veryfewpeoplewantalargetower outsidetheirhome.”Uffindellsaid.“But regionalandprovincialconnectivityisa priorityfortheGovernment.”
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Bethlehem residents Richard Higginson, Peter Mulligan, Liz Turner, Margaret Murray-Benge, Stephen Hennesey, Russell Turner andEricColemanallobjecttotheproposed5GTower. Photo/TomEley
L Loving art in Pyes Pā
The inaugural Pyes Pā Art Lovers Exhibition is being held next weekend at the Pyes Pā Hall.
Dedicated to supporting the local artist community and the young artists of the Western Bay of Plenty, the event will take place on Saturday, June 14, from 10am to 4pm at the hall, located at 724 Pyes Pā Rd.
“All art will be available for both viewing and purchase,” Pyes Pā Hall Inc. committee chair Cathi Barker said.
Barker is one of a group of Pyes Pā artists who meet regularly, painting from their home studios
“As an avid gardener, our property offers endless inspiration throughout the year, nurturing my artistic soul,” said Barker, who devotes part of every day to crafting floral paintings.
Alongside the local artists will be entrants in the
young artist competition with the theme ‘Autumn’.
Entry is by a gold coin donation, which will contribute to the People’s Choice awards These awards include first and second prizes for young artists in Years 0-3, Years 4-6, and Years 7-10, as well as the People’s Choice Pyes Pā Art Lovers Exhibition 2025 Artist of the Year
Barker said this is a fantastic opportunity to explore and purchase unique artworks while supporting the region’s creative community
There will also be a coffee van on site to keep everyone energised
“We encourage you to come, support the artists, cast your vote for your favourite artist, and perhaps acquire a unique piece of local art. We look forward to seeing you there,” Barker said.
Pyes Pā Art Lovers Exhibition, 10am – 4pm, Saturday, June 14, Pyes Pā Hall, 724 Pyes Pā Rd Rosalie Liddle Crawford
The group of artists who will be exhibiting in the Pyes Pa Art Lovers Exhibition 2025. Front: John Campbell aka “Dad” and Louise Fraider Middle row: Maureen Fell, Sabrina Fraser, Cathi Barker, Brenda Brickland, Rebecca Mathews, Laura McCabe, Heather Wratt and Cordula Taiwo. Top row: Peter Hodge. Photo / Supplied
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Winnerswillreceiveover1000inPrizesinthisfeel-good,planet-friendlyFabricForward:Upcycle DesignChallenge. Photo/Supplied
FashionRevolutionNewZealandhas announcedthelaunchoftheFabric Forward:UpcycleDesignChallenge,afree nationwidecompetitioninvitingKiwisof allagesandskilllevelstotransformsecondhandordamagedgarmentsintostylish, wearabledesigns.
KickingoffonJune3,thechallengeencouraged participantstotackletextilewastebyupcycling unwantedclothingintonew,functionalpieces. Withafocusoncreativityandcircularity,the competitionseekstohighlighttheurgentneed toreducefashion’senvironmentalimpactwhile celebratingresourcefulnessandsustainablestyle. “Everyoneiswelcome,nomatteryourexperience level.Youjustneedtocareabouttheplanetand bewillingtogetcreativewithwhatalreadyexists,”
saidAmandaButterworth,CountryCoordinator forFashionRevolutionNZ.
Thechallengewasopentoallagesandskill levels,whetherhobbysewists,DIYenthusiasts,or aspiringdesigners.Entrantscansubmitcreations intwocategories:ClothingorAccessories.This wasnotawearableartcompetition;finishedpieces shouldbefunctionalandwearableineveryday life.Entriesmustincludebefore-and-afterphotos, amaterialslist,andashortdescriptionofthe inspirationandtechniquesused. Asopshopsoverflowwithdiscardedgarments, manyofwhicharelow-qualityordamaged,Fabric Forwardaimedtoshiftthemindsetaroundtextile wastebydemonstratingthepotentialforupcycled fashiontoexpresspersonalstyleandsustainability, saidAssistantCountryCoordinatorNatalia Bertolo.Forfulldetailsandtoenter,visitFashion RevolutionNZonInstagram.
Thevibrantandeclectic windowdisplayatEpic HealthMedicalPractice,a holistichealthcommunity hubat1298CameronRd, hastakenfirstplaceinthe GreertonVillageRetro FestWindowDressing Competition.
Theaccoladeshasearntthe healthclinic$800inadvertising with TheWeekendSun “Ithasatouchofeverything,” saidjudgeMaureenKathan, manageroftheTaurangaSouth CommunityPatrol.“From theearly1930sthroughtothe 1960s–abitofpunk,roller skatesweallgrewupwith, MarilynMonroe,evenanold
braandgramophone.
“Thenittransitionsintothe 1960swithjeans,bigbelts,and therock‘n’rollera.Andthat dressattheend–it’ssoeyecatching.”
Participantswereinvitedto themetheirwindowsaroundany decadefromthe1920stothe 1990s,encompassingstylesfrom flapperdressestogrungeand boomboxes.Whilesomeshops focusedonasingleera,Epic Healthspannedseveraldecades acrossitsexpansivefour-window frontage,showcasingadetailed timelineofvintageflair.
“They’vemadegreatuseofthe space,puttingrealthoughtinto thedisplay,”Kathansaid.
EpicHealth’sadministrator NatashaBatessaidcreative creditgoestoShirlzKellyand
MelHolt,whobringapassion forcommunitytothewindow design.
“Iusedtohelpthepoorwith ‘UndertheStars’,andthenImet DrEmmaStanley.That’swhy wenowhavetheInnerLight charityshopatthefrontofthe hub,”Kellysaid.“Wesupport patienthardshipfunding–for thosewhocan’taffordtoseea doctorordentist,andpeople incrisis,regardlessoftheir background.Mel‘thestar’andI usedourowncollectionsforthe window.”
Kellyhadplannedtosetupa funkyartdisplayoutsideEpic HealthattheRetroFestonMay 31.“It’stopromotethehuband raiseawareness.Sopeopleknow thatifthey’reincrisis,theycan comehere.”
Photo/RosalieLiddleCrawford.
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IrishBusinessNetworkexpandstoBayofPlenty
CharlotteByrne,BrianStauntonandLauraMcCabeatthefirsteventofthebrand-newBayofPlenty chapteroftheIrishBusinessNetworkofNZonApril4atTrinityWharfHotel.
TheIrishBusinessNetworkhaslaunched abranchintheBayofPlentytocreatea senseofcommunityforIrishbusinesses aroundtheregion.
Thenetworkisavoluntarymembership organisationwhichaimstohelpconnectIrish businesspeople,orpeoplewithanaffiliationor interestinIreland,tonetwork,collaborateand potentiallycreatenewcommercialopportunities.
ThefirstbranchofIBNNZstartedinAuckland in2015.Today,therearesixbranchesaround NewZealandinAuckland,Wellington, Christchurch,Taranaki,WaikatoandnowBayof Plenty.
Taurangabusinesswomanandcommittee memberLauraMcCabesawanopportunitytoset upaBayofPlentybranchofIBNNZearlierthis year.
“TheBayofPlentyhasagrowingpopulation
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andthrivingeconomy,andIhadcomeacross quiteafewIrishthroughmyownworkand community.”
McCabesaidthereareanumberofcultural, business,sportandfamilytiesthatconnect Irishnationalsorsecond/thirdgenerationIrish together.
Launch
FellowcommitteemembersBrianStaunton, PaulManningandCharlotteByrnealsoattended thelauncheventonApril4.
“Betweenthefourofus,werepresentarange ofsectorsincludinginternationalcommerce, financeandphysiotherapyandhumanresources,” McCabesaid.
“Atourlaunchevent,weweredelightedto meetotherswhoworkacrossconstruction, communications,lawandtechnology.”
Thenetwork’spriorityiscreatingawelcoming
professionalnetworkingexperiencethrougheventsand face-to-faceopportunities.
“Goodbusinessisaboutknowingpeople,having relationshipswithrelevantcontactsandhelpingtoopen doorsinasupportiveway,”saidthecommittee.
“Welooktocollaborateandshareinformationtohelp upskillourmemberswhereverpossible.”
Futureevents
McCabesaidthebranchislookingtoholdfourevents ayeartoprovideanopportunityforthosewhoare interestedtocatch-upandhearfromengagingspeakers. “TheupcomingnationalFieldaysinWaikatoisan opportunitytoshowcaseIrishinnovationinagritechand therearestronglinksbetweenNewZealandandIreland intheagriculturesector.”
McCabesaidtheIrishDepartmentofForeignAffairs hasastrategicfocusondiaspora,asitfostersgoodwill andgenerateseconomicdevelopment.
“TheIrishdiasporacherishesandshowcasesthe country’sdiverseanddynamiccultureanditspeople, spreadacrosstheglobe,bringpridetoIreland.”
FormoreinformationaboutTheIrishBusiness NetworkofNewZealand,visit:www.ibnnz.comor email:info@ibnnz.com
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Mauao base track closure next week
The partial closure of the Mauao base track has been postponed due to unfavourable weather conditions.
The partial closure of Te Ara Tūtanga (Mauao base track) originally scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, has been postponed to Tuesday, June 10, 6.30am to 4pm.
This closure is to ensure public safety during the removal of two dying exotic pine trees and one exotic hawthorn tree
During the partial closure, people can still use half of the base track by entering from the Pilot Bay side
Between 6 30am and 9 30am, people must turn around at the closure
After 9.30am, part of the base track will reopen, allowing people to continue up Te Ara ō Tūtauaroa to join the Oruahine or Motukauri tracks
Signage and barriers will be in place at all closure points.
The public are asked to respect the signs and barriers that are in place, which are there for people’s safety
The removal works are weatherdependent. If work is delayed because of adverse weather or other unforeseen circumstances, it may be carried out on Wednesday, June 11.
For more information and track locations, visit www.tauranga.govt.nz/ mauao
Stitches of satisfaction!
The greatest satisfaction Heather Hamm gets from embroidery is seeing beginners complete their first piece.
“It’s so nice to see their progression. I guess that’s the teacher in me, ” laughed the 79-year-old Matua resident.
Hamm, who taught home economics at Ōtūmoetai Intermediate for 13 years, is one of the longest-serving members of Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild She joined in 1989.
“Back then, I was actually quite intimidated by the name ‘guild’ – as if they were all experts, but everyone starts somewhere.
“A woman at my mahjong class encouraged me to join, and I’m so glad I did ” Hamm still enjoys mahjong and is now also an embroidery teacher.
“My mother and my grandmother were great knitters, but I never took to that. I loved sewing and became a sewing teacher.
“Education is a great focus of the Embroiderers’ Guild because ideas and fashions change. “There are so many different types of embroidery, but I tend to prefer more structured designs in bright colours on canvas. ”
From simple cushions and book covers to more complex purses, bags, jewellery rolls and three-dimensional decorations, Hamm is known for her originality and creativity
“I design my own patterns, ” Hamm said “Years ago, embroidery cushion kits were mostly imported from the UK, but now there are endless ideas online.
“I like making things that are useful, and I encourage my students to do the same. When I teach a class, I want them to have something they’ll treasure, not just a piece of fabric they don’t know what to do with ”
To learn embroidery, email: taurangaembroiderersguild@gmail.com
Elevated Care in Your Later Years.
Te Manaaki Care Centre allows Pacific Coast Village to offer a comprehensive range of care – from independent living, serviced apartments to residential aged care Te Manaaki is a continuation of this considered design, crafted to provide residents with luxury living as well as elevated care and with it an added sense of security in their later years The Care Centre offers rest home, hospital level and dementia care.
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Tauranga Embroiderers’ Guild member Heather Hamm shows some of her completed designs Photo / Debbie Griffiths
Livingwith foot arthritis can affect everypartofyour life. It keepsyou from enjoying the good thingsin life –playingwiththe grandchildren, playing golf, evenworking in the garden. It wouldbeniceto get out of bed – just one morning–without foot pain.
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CABNZNationalPolicy Advisor,LouiseMay spokewithKathrynRyan onRNZ’sNinetoNoon aboutthetrafficlight systemforpeoplereceiving incomesupport,andthe newsanctionsarefor thoseconsideredtonotbe meetingtheirobligations.
Duringherinterview,Louise highlightedtheimpactof sanctions,especiallyonmore vulnerablepeople,andour concernsthat“whilethey’re beingframedasnon-financial options,theyactuallydohave financialconsequences”and thatsanctions“sapthecapacity peoplehaveforjobseeking–the emotionalcapacity,financial, andtime”.
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CommunityWorkExperience scheme,whereapersonwill berequiredtodounpaidwork foracommunityorvoluntary organisationforaperiodoftime. Formoreinformationsee https://www.cab.org.nz/article/ KB00044443
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Whathappenswhenweletyoungpeoplelead
YouthFest2025wasour biggestyouth-led eventyet!
EveryyearduringYouth Week,YouthVoicesAction hostsYouthFesttocelebratethecreativity,talent, courage,andleadershipofyoungpeoplein theBayofPlenty.This isn’tjustafestival.It’s ayouth-ledmovement andareflectionofwhat’s possiblewhenyoung peopledon’tjustget invitedtothetable,but helpdesignthewhole thing.
Morethan1200 peoplecamethroughto Tauranga’sWaterfrontfor ourfreecommunityevent, packedwithyouth-run stalls,liveperformances,
interactiveworkshops,andthe kindofrealconversationsthat matter.
Butitwasn’tjustabout showcasingtalent(though therewasplentyofthat). YouthFestwasaspacewhereyoungpeoplespoke up,andwelistened.
Throughsurveysand kōreroontheday, rangatahitolduswhat theywanttoseemoreof:
•Realtalkaboutthe pressuresofsocialmedia andhowtotellwhat’sreal fromwhat’snot.
•Toolstohelpnavigate healthyrelationshipsand boundarieswithfriends, partners,andwhānau. •Honestdiscussion aboutdating,coercive control,andthetough
stuffyoungpeople oftenfacealone. YouthFestmade supportaccessible.No pressure,nolectures, justacool,welcoming spacewhereyouthfocusedserviceswere easytofind,andyoung peoplecouldconnect withthemontheir terms. Thiseventwasn’tjust abouttheday.Itwas aboutbuildingtrust. Itwasaboutbacking youthleadership,not justtalkingaboutit. We’renowusingwhat weheardtoshapewhat comesnext,starting withFluroFestthis OctoberduringMental HealthAwareness Week.
Wanttobepartofit? Comelearnmore,get involved,andlet’skeep buildingspaceswhere youngpeopleleadthe way.
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LucyDibleofbandBlah BlahUh HuhBooHooperformsat last year ’ s YouthFestin Tauranga. Photo/Supplied
Communitydrillsboost Tauranga’semergencyresponse
Practicingrespondingtoan emergencywithneighbours ataCommunityEmergency Hubhasbeendescribedas beneficialbyparticipants.
Readinessdrillsaretaking placeaspartofTaurangaCity Council’spilotprogramme tolaunchthesehubs,where youcangotoshareskillsand resourceswithyourneighbours, andsupportothers.
Drillssimulatehowthehubs willrun,walkingparticipants throughsettingupandproblem solving.
RaewynBellattendedthe readinessdrillatC3Church /TheAtrium.Havinglived inChristchurchduringthe earthquakes,shesaidbeingable tohelpinanemergencyfelt good.
“I’veenjoyedgettingto knowmoreaboutmyown neighbourhood.Itbenefitsme foreverydayliving,butIalso feelabitbetterprepared.”
KathyWebbattendedtwo drills,addingthepracticeis reassuring,knowinghowto respondifdisasterstrikes.
“It’salsocomfortingtoknow therearewell-preparedplaces readytosupportuslikethe
hubs.”
Council’semergency managementteamleader,Daniel Pearce,saidthehubsaimto empowerthecommunitywith knowledge.
“It’shumannaturetowantto helpinemergencies.Getting involvedisagreatwaytooffer supportwhilethemosturgent calloutsareprioritised.”
Hubshavebeenlaunchedin Matua,Ōtūmoetai,Bellevueand Brookfieldaspartofthepilot
programme.
Readinessdrillsaretakingplace inthenextweek:MatuaBowls ClubonJune8,between2and 4pm,andTeKuraoManunui onJune11,between6and8pm.
Thenexthublocationsarein theprocessofbeingidentified, meaningtheprogrammewill expandintootherareasin Tauranga.
Formoreinformation,andto findlocationsanddates,headto letstalk.tauranga.govt.nz/ceh
Timedwiththeshortestdayof theyearandsignallingthearrivalof Matariki,MountMaunganuiisset tohostavibrantMidwinterSolstice celebrationacrossthreedays. TheMatarikiholidaylongweekend, fromFriday,June20,toSunday, June22,willcomealivewithaseries offreepop-upeventscelebrating communitythroughreflectionon seasonalandspiritualrenewal. Expectamixoffreeeventsthatfeed thebody,inspirethemindanduplift thesoul,withspecialadditionspart ofthebroaderMatarikifestivities.
Theprogrammewillbepackedwith freeevents,culturalexperiences,and communityspirit.Fromamoving paddleoutatPilotBaytosilent discos,sandrakingworkshops,starry nightprojections,oceanracesandthe returnoftheinteractiveMatARiki ARsculpturetrail,there’ssomething foreveryone.
“AswehonourMatarikiandreflect ontheyearpast,wealsolookahead incelebratingthereturnofthe longerdaysandnewbeginnings, intrueMountiestyle,”saidMount Mainstreet’sRaeBaker.
Council’sreadinessdrillsaretakingplaceinthenextweek. Photo/Supplied
Harnessthepowerof heat,cold,RF,and electroporationfor smoother,calmer,and revitalisedskin.
Anew approach toskincare wellness
In today’s world of holistic wellness,sself-ccare is no longeraluxury-it’s anecessity.
Attheforefrontofthistrend isourinnovativewellness facial,atreatmentinspired bytheage-oldprinciplesof contrasttherapy.Muchlikethe invigoratingeffectofmoving betweenahotsaunaandacold plunge,thisfacialalternates betweenwarmingandcooling phasestoawakenthesensesand rejuvenatetheskin.
Thisexperiencegoesbeyond indulgence.Thehotandcold contrastimprovescirculation, encouragingoxygenand nutrientstoreachtheskin moreeffectively.Italso
boostslymphaticdrainage, reducespuffiness,andcalms inflammation-makingit idealevenforsensitiveor acne-proneskin.Thewarmth relaxes,thecoldrevives,andthe combinationleavesskinvisibly moreradiant.
Anotherstarfeatureofthis treatmentiselectroporation-a cutting-edgetechnologythat usesgentleelectricalpulses totemporarilyopenpores, significantlyenhancingthe absorptionofserumsand activeingredients.There’s nodowntimeandminimal discomfort,makingitan
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Theresult?Arefreshed, revitalisedappearanceanda deepsenseofrelaxationthatlasts wellbeyondthetreatmentroom. Thisismorethanskincare-it’s aholisticjourneytobetterskin andbetterself.
Chondroitinsulpphateforsorejoints–Part1
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isnodoubtglucosaminecan helpjointsbutwhyisthereno mentionofchondroitin?
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InEuropeit’savailableonprescriptionwhereits classifiedas“asymptomaticslow-actingdrugfor osteoarthritis”.Thedrug g classificationthenggoes on to givespecific information:“Chondroitin sulphate, used with glucosamine,isindicatedto alleviate pain and inflammation fromprimary osteoarthritis This supplement is reported to improve joint function and slow disease progression”. I recently read a promotionfor a glucosaminebased joint p product.There
Thislargesupplement companywouldknowabout thebenefitsofchondroitin.Sowhatcouldbethe reasonfornotincludingchondroitin?Andwhy domostjointproductssoldinNZhaveeitherno chondroitinorsolittletohavenegligibleimpact onjointhealth?Ithinktheanswerisquitesimple. Goodqualitychondroitincostsalmosttentimes thatofglucosamine.
Mypreferenceistohaveequalproportionsof chondroitinandglucosamine,andformostpeople tostartatadoubledose.Withmyjointproduct thestandarddailydosedelivers800mgofboth ingredients,whilethedoubledosehas1600mg each.Thiscombinedwithfullywater-soluble, highbioavailabilityBioSolvecurcumin,from turmeric,extractcanquicklysettlesorejoints.
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I’vebeenhelping someoneforseveral yearswhocontacted mewithsoreand swollenkneescaused byosteoarthritis. She’snowmuchmore comfortable,mobile andfeelingmuchbetter aboutlifeingeneral. JohnArts(Adv.Dip.Nut. Med)isanutritionalmedicine practitionerandfounderof AbundantHealthLtd.For questionsoradvice,contact Johnon0800423559or email:john@abundant.co.nz. Joinhisnewsletterat: www.abundant.co.nz.
RecordsobliteratedasAIMShits14,000entries
Ifyouthinkthe2024ZespriAIMS Gameswasbig,bestthinkagain.
Entrieshavejustclosedforthe2025 intermediate-agedtournamentin Tauranga,fromAugust30-September 5,withanextraordinary14,022athletes registered.
It’sajumpofmorethan1000 competitorsfromtherecord-breaking 2024Games,smashingparticipation recordsinanumberofthe27sporting codesandattracting431schoolsfrom NewZealandandtheSouthPacific. That’supfrom395schoolslastyear.
“Toputthesenumbersinto perspective,ourfirsttournamentafter Covid-19hadjustover10,000entries, sotoaddanother4000registrations injustthreeyearsshowshowcarefully we’vethoughtabouthowwegrow,and reallycateringforschoolsofallsizes andabilities,”tournamentdirectorKelly Schischkasaid.
Whilenonewsportingcodeswillbe introducedtothisyear’stournament, p popularity in some sports means extra divisions and new venues have been added to the schedule An individual aerobics division has been added to gymnastics, a team relay option is available for cross country mountain bikers, while netball now features two divisions. Orienteering, introduced in 2024, will have two new venues this year while table tennis moves to a new venue at Tauranga Racecourse
Those changes are reflected in athlete numbers - there will be 1896 netballers this year from 157 teams,
whilemountainbikingentrieshave alsojumpedto493riders.Footballand Futsalcombinedhavewellover2000 entries,with116footballteamsand78 Futsalteams,andbasketballhas172 teamsacrosstraditionaland3x3formats.
ThegrowthofAIMShasalsohad substantialbenefitsforthehostingcity -aneconomicimpactstudylastyear showedthatvisitingathletes,supporters a and officials helped inject more than $8 78 million into Tauranga’s economy
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale is thrilled the city gets to welcome the largest contingent of participants ever
“It’s a real privilege for Tauranga to host the biggest Zespri AIMS Games yet, ” he said “We know the Games bring huge economic benefits to our city, and our community always gets behind it We’re proud to showcase Tauranga as a
vibrant,welcomingcitythatlivesand breathesmanaakitanga.Wehopeevery athlete,supporter,andvisitorhasan incredibleexperience.”
AsaformerOlympicchampionrower, theMayoralsohasapersonalinsight intohowexcitingthissortofeventisfor competitors.
“Someofmybestmemoriesasan athletecomefromthepeopleImet,and t the places sport took me. I’m m excited for our AIMS Games rangatahi to share in that same sense of connection right here in Tauranga ”
Zespri recently committed to another three years as naming rights partner and Zespri’s head of global public affairs
Michael Fox said the company was extremely proud to be involved during a 40 percent increase in
ChurchesActiveInOurCommunity
What Christians believe about God…
That question has occupied the minds of workers, theologians, thinkers, mums and dads, debaters and journalists for centuries
Some think God is a creation of the human mind Some think God is a creation of society Some wish they knew who God is Sadly, many arenot able to give a clear, solid, sound and defendable answer to that question
It’s been said that belief determines destiny
I agree What people believe, be it true or not, affects their behaviour and conduct
Christians believe a numberof things about who God is They believe He is, that He exists, and that they talk with Him and He with them regularly They believe Heisthe ultimate Creator of this world and all the stars and planets in all the billions of galaxies They also believe God created humanity, with a very specific purpose in mind
That purpose is simply that humanity can have a relationship with this God, the Creator They believe He actually came and entered into the affairs of human beings in the form of the God-Man, Jesus Christ Where else do we find the indisputable history of the God who created everything and all of us, actually entering into the everyday ups and downs of His people? To actually be with His people, to identify with them, and then,to love them and give His life for them? Wow Find out more about this living God at a church near you Stephen Whitwell, C3 City Church, Tauranga
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“We’rethrilledtobeinvolvedwithaneventthat notonlypromoteshealthyhabitsandpersonal connectionsbutalsoprovidessomanyamazing memoriesfortheseyoungathletes,”hesaid.“All thatpositivityandenergyinoneplacecreatesan incredibleexperience,whichtheparents,family, volunteers,officialsandsupportersallgettosharein.”
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Surfing at AIMS Games 2024
Photo / Jamie Troughton / Dscribe Media
Action from the 2024 AIMS Games Photo / Kelly Schischka
Tauranga artist releasesfi f rstsingleinScotland
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Former TheWeekendSun journaliistGeorgiaMinkhorst is keeepingherpassionof writingalivebymaking muusicinScotland.
TheTauuranga-bornwoman, whogoes s byGeorgiaMinkasher artist’snaame,isdebutingherfirst single, SwweetSanguine,onFriday. Wantinnganescapefromtheir “ scummyy”hostelinLondon, Minkand d MayaPayne,afriend fromuniversity,decidedthey neededsoomewaytoescape.
Withlittlemmoneytothe backpackers’names,thepair decided toputonacomfort m movie: Twilight Inspiredbythefilm,Mink startedtothinkuplyrics.
“That’swhereitallstarted,in thisscummyhostel,justwanting achangeandwantingtobein mysparklyfuntimeoflife,” 26-year-oldMinksaid.
Theyeventuallymovedoutof the‘sh**ty’hostelandcaughta traintoGlasgow,Scotland.
Surroundedbygothic architectureandlocationsthat inspiredBramStoker’s1897 novel Dracula,Minkbecame inspiredtowriteasoftrock, indie,etherealsongabout vampiresandnewbeginnings.
“Whenyoulookatthe architectureofalltheold churchesandcastles,youfeellike you’reinamovieorbackintime.
“IwasinspiredbyBramStoker’s Dracula. HewasfromIrelandbut hewasholidayinginScotland whenhewrote Dracula.Alot ofitwasinspiredbyScotland. Dracula’scastlewasinspiredbya castleinCroonBay.”
Shewantedtodrawonthe gothicromanticaesthetic.
MinktoldPayne,from Christchurch,thatsheenjoyed singing,songwritingandcreating
Orchestrasjoin toofferstunning newmusic
ScholarsBaroqueAotearoaisjoiningforces withOpusOrchestratoperformtheir firstconcertofthe2025season,which championsaverydemandingand exactingpiecefromBach.
ScholarsBaroquepresents‘Vivaldi’s‘Gloria’and Bach’s‘MassinAMajor’onJune14atStPeters intheCity.Theconcertwillalsotakeplacein MatamataonJune15.
ConductorChaliumPoppysaidBach’s‘Massin AMajor’isnotwell-knownbuthe’sbringingitto thestagetooffersomethingnewchallengingand un-heardoffortheaudienceandmusosalike.
music,andsheencouragedherto recordandreleaseherownsong. “I’vealwayslovedsinging,but it’snotreallysomethingI’veever putoutthere.”
Shewrotethesongandcame upwithamelodybeforegetting intouchwithproducersand songwritersJohnnyMaddenand DavidMilneandwatchedasthe songwasbuilt.
“Everyonewasaddingdifferent instrumentsandsounds,the wholeprocessisreallyfunand satisfying.”
Afterthereleasesheplansto takeagetawaytoaScottish festivalthenextdayandthenget ontocreatingsomeworkonmore singlesbeforecreatinganEP (extendedplay)offivesongs. Minkwilldebutherfirstsingle SweetSanguine onFriday,June 6,onSpotify,YouTubeand SoundCloudat10amNZT.
McDonald,whomadeherScholarsdebutlast year;tenorisIainTetley;andbassisBlakeScanlen. “Thesolosarereallybeautifullyputtogetherand there’salotofsubstanceinthem,andthenthe choirsortofcomesinandoutofthat.”
Poppysaidtheconcertwillbejointly-performed withtheWaikato/BayofPlenty’sprofessional OpusOrchestra,whichdeliversuperblivemusic whilesupportingregionalvenues.“Thereason wedosomuchwiththemisbecauseourvalues align–weshareinourmissiontotaketheclassical genrenotjusttothelargecentresbutintoplaces thatreallystruggletogetgoodmusic.”
“Wedon’tdoBachoften.Hismusicisincredibly complicatedanddifficult…andadifferentlanguage altogetherinsomanyrespects.But‘MassinA Major’isscoredreallybeautifully.“It’sforastring orchestra,buthe’saddedtwoflutes.Thechoral writingislovely,andtherearethreesoloarias, whichwillfeatureoursoloistswhoarecomingfrom acrossNewZealandforthisperformance.”
SopranoisElizabethMandeno;altoisCharlotte
ScholarsBaroque‘Vivaldi’s‘Gloria’andBach’s ‘MassinAMajor’concertisonSaturday,June14, from7.30pmatStPetersintheCity,130Spring St,Tauranga.Forticketpurchaseandinformation, visit:www.scholarsbaroque.com
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ScholarsBaroqueAotearoaperformingHandel ataHamiltonconcert. Photo/PhoebeSchum
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Tauranga artist Georgia Minkhorst on the cover of her single ‘Sweet Sanguine’ Photo / Maya Payne
Cometogetherforhautapu–aceremonialexperience
TakeKatikati’slongPark Rdasfarasitcandeliver you.Tothatbeautifulplace, thereserve,TeWhareorahi, justondawn,at5.30amon Friday,June20.
Thengazeintothedarkand distantnortheasternsky,just abovethehorizon,beyond MatakanaIslandandKauri Point.
And,withalittlegoodwillfrom theweathergods,upshewill come.Theopencluster.Thestars ofMatariki.Aconstellationof atleastninestarsvisibletothe nakedeye.TherisingofMatariki, signallingtheMāoriNewYear.
“Spectacularandspiritual,”said WesternBayMuseummanager PaulaGaelic,whoisoneof thecollaborativecommunity partnersorganisingthethird KatikatiMatarikidawnservice atthereserve.
Butrightthisminute,itseems theuniversehasdelivereda personalandprivatepreviewof thelightshow.Gaelic’sinthe museumexplainingherown Matarikiexperience,eyesnearly closedandarmsextendedin supplicationofsorts.Sheisin themoment.
“It’snotjustasunriseandstars. It’ssomethingmuchdeeper. Cutsrightintothesoul.”And shewantsyoutoshareherown “veryspecial,hugelyimportant” experienceattheKatikatiDawn MatarikiServiceveryearlyon themorningofFriday,June20.
Arevelation
“Comealongandhaveyour attitude,yourmind,your understandingchangedfor alltime.”Gaelicdid.Herfirst Matarikidawnservicewasa revelationandatimeoflearning.
“Ialwaysreferredtothecluster as‘thepot’.Itlookedlikeapot untilitwasexplainedtomethat
it’s the prow of the waka And you can easily see the shape of the waka.Not‘thepot’anymore.It changedmywholeappreciation.”
The‘pot’isunderstandable becauseMatarikiwas traditionallyusedtogaugethe comingseason’scrops.Abright, clearshowingofthecluster signalsabundance.There’salso connectionwiththecycleof lifeanddeathandisatimefor reflection,remembranceand planning.
Andafterthedawnservice, Gaelicdidgohomeandreflect. Andsetgoals.“It’sareallynice feeling.Lovely.”Andforsome experiencingMatariki,the outcomesaresurprisingand inspirational.“Manywillwant tolearntereoMāori.”
Richdiversity
Itisatimeforcommunity, accordingtoHoneWinderMurrayofKatikati’sTe RereatukahiaMarae.“When welooktothefuture,whenwe envisiontheworldeachofour communitiesaimtobuildfor ourchildrenandmokopuna,it iscelebrationslikeMatarikithat helpbringthoseaspirationsto life.”
And,Winder-Murraysaid,it alsorecognisestherichdiversity ofpeoplewhocallKatikati
Katikati’sthirdMatariki dawnservicebegins 5.30amFriday,June20.
home “For us, and Matariki, there’s no better feeling ”
Asignificantpartof thatdiversityistheUlster connection,theNorthernIrish whosettledKatikati150years ago,comeSeptember.
Asacommunity,the collaborativepartnersdecided Matarikiwasanappropriate timetocelebratetheIrish connectionaswell.“Becauseit isaboutcommunityunity,”said Gaelic.
It’sadecisionacknowledged atthehighestdiplomaticlevels. BecauseonMatariki,Friday June20,at5.30am,boththe AmbassadorofIrelandtoNew Zealand,JaneConnelly,and representativesoftheBritish HighCommissionwillfollow alighttrailacrosstheParkRd ReservetothesiteofKatikati’s Matarikidawnceremony.
There,alongsideKatikatifolk, theywillrugup,huddleround thebraziers,listentoakarakia (prayer)andculturalexplanation ofMatarikiandcelebrate“an eventworthcomingtogether for”,accordingtoWinderMurray.
Thenthehotchocolate,the kai,thewhānauandfriends andawholeMāoriNewYearto buildon.
Coral,alongwithhersiblingsand mummadogwerefoundlivingin arubbishpile!Afteralittletime recuperatingandenjoyingsomelove andcuddles,sheisreadyforherforever home.Coralisafun-lovingpuppy withaheartofgold!Thislittlegirlis twomonthsold.Shelovestoplayand exploreandcan’tgetenoughcuddles! Afriendly,sweet-naturedpup,Coralissuretobringsomuchfunand joytohernewhome!Coralwouldloveafamilywhowillspendtime withher,trainhertoensureshebecomesawell-manneredbiggirl, andshowerherwithlove.She’slookingforahomewithafullysecure gardentoplayin.Asshe’sstillayoungbaby,itwouldbeidealif,at first,hernewownercouldbearoundatleastpartofthedaytohelpher settleinandlearnhernewroutine.Lookingforanewsnugglebuddy?A companiontowarmthesofaoncoldwinternights?
Coralisacheeky,friendlygirl,readytobeyournew bestfriend!Applytomeetthiscutietoday!Ref:638525
Infosessionsaimtodemystifyroles
StandingforCouncilisabig decision.Butitshouldn’tfeellikea mystery.
That’swhyWesternBayofPlenty DistrictCouncilisholdingCandidate InformationSessions. Thesesessionsareachancetoget clearonwhatitreallytakes,hear fromthosewho’vebeenthere,and askthequestionsthatmatter: •Wednesday,June11,6–7pm, ŌmokoroaPavilion,ActivitySpace •Thursday,June12,6–7pm,Te PukeMemorialHall,SettlersLounge Thisyear’selectionbringssome ofthebiggestchanges—including thereductionofcouncillorsfrom 11tonine,theintroductionofthe WakaKaiUruMāoriWard,andnew subdivisionswithintheŌmokoroa–
KaimaiandTePuke–Eastern CommunityBoardstoensurefairer, morebalancedrepresentationacross therohe(District). CouncilchiefexecutiveMiriam Tarissaidthesessionsareabout helpingpotentialcandidates understandwhattheroleinvolves, thetimecommitmentrequired,and howCouncildecisionsimpactthe everydaylivesofpeopleacrossthe rohe. Thesessionswillcoverthe nominationprocess,keyelection dates,andtheinsandoutsofbeing anelectedmember-fromgovernance responsibilitiestothesupport provided.Formoreinformation visit:yourplace.westernbay.govt.nz/ elections
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16.N.Z.Novelist(7,3)
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25.Hostile(4)
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27.Colour(4)
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4.Agency(6) No.1938
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Hecklers,awardsandcompetitions
Today,let’stalkmusic competitions...
Firstly,theAMA,theAotearoaMusic Awards2025.Iwasoutraged.Outraged Itellyou.Notattheinterruptions.No. Musiciansgetusedtobeingheckledby whinydrunks.There’salwaysoneidiot. Andanyway,DonMcGlashanwasthere totellthemtoshutup.
No,I’mtalkingabouttheBluescategory. Inacountrywithbluesbandseverywhere youlook,withmonthlybluesnightsmore popularthanfolkorjazznights,theAMA haveaBestFolkAlbumandBestJazz Album,butblues?Nothing.
MikeGarner,TheFlamingMudcats, MidgeMarsden,MargLayton,Darren Watson,KarenClarke,Kokomo, HammondGamble,andmoreare performerswhowillneverwinanaward because,despitetalkof“inclusiveness”, theydon’tfitin.TheWindyCity Strugglers–R.I.P.-thegreatestbluesband NewZealandeverproduced,wonone year.Embarrassingly,forBestFolkAlbum.
Musiccompetitions
Nextweekend,thecountry’stwo biggestmusiccompetitionscome toTotaraStreetatTheMount: Thursday,June12,it’stheBattleOf TheBandsNationalCompetition BOPHeat,Friday,June13,it’sthe SmokefreerockquestBOPFinal.
Thisisthe13thanniversaryofthe BattleOfTheBands,which,sinceits inceptionin1993–therehavebeen acoupleof“off”yearsforobvious reasons–hascontinuallygrown.Past competitorsincludeOpshop,Tadpole, Blindspott,SkinnyHobos,Strangely Arousing, Alien Weaponry, andmore. Thereare nowheats allover, multipleones inplaceslike Wellington, beforeagrand final,usually
heldovertwonights inAuckland.Thereare indubitablycoolprizes, includingthisyear,thecostsofasingle andvideo,abunchofgearandatourof Japan.Damnfine! ArangeofBoPbandsareentering: there’saccessibleindiepopfromOver Sharin,CrookedFinger,andBenLloyd, whoreleasedarecentalbumLeaveNo StoneUnturned.There’salsosomething morealternativefromStellavision,This IsHowWeDie,newtrioFairlyOdd andTaupōskabandSkarpakazoo.
Oldiebutagoodie
Nextnightisanevenoldermusic competition.TheSmokefreerockquest wasestablishedin1988,originallyfor highschoolstudents,expandingin2012 toincludejuniorstudentswithRockshop Bandquest.It’sbeeninvaluable,both
forstudentsandforNew Zealandmusicingeneral. Pastentrantsinclude Kimbra,Ladyhawke,Die!Die!Die!, TinyRuins,MarlonWilliams,Brooke Fraser,AnikaMoa,NadiaReid,Phoenix Foundation,Devilskin,TheBlackSeeds, BicRunga,thelistgoesonandon... There’vealreadybeenheats,now12 bandsareperformingattheregional final.AndIthinkweshouldnamethem all.Hatsofftothemandtheirschools. Theyare:BathSalts,Sketch,and SpudfromMountMaunganuiCollege, SewersideRatsfromTeKuraPounamu, KatikatiandŌtūmoetaiCollege,The B-SidesfromŌtūmoetaiCollege, TheBanddotcomfromMercuryBay AreaSchool,AsylumandIndigofrom PāpāmoaCollege,PunktuationfromTe PukeHighSchool,WhyTheFacefrom WhakatāneHighSchool,GoGetter fromBethlehemCollegeandUpside DownDonutHolefromWhakatāne HighSchool.
Goodlucktoy’all!
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Ōtanewainuku forestworkday
Wanttoheadoutsidethisweekend?Headto theŌtanewainukuShelterat680Mountain Road,Oropi(about7kmfromOropiRoad junction),forŌtanewainukuKiwiTrust’s ForestWorkdaythisSunday.
Peopleareaskedtoarriveby8.45amtoensure everyoneispresentatthebriefingandH&Stalk. Newvolunteers-oncethebriefingiscompleted youwillbeassignedtoanexperiencedvolunteer. “Pleasemakeyourselfknowntothepersonin chargeonthedaywhenyouarriveandassemble whererequired.Pleasesignupasavolunteeron ourwebsiteifyouhaven’talready,”readsaposton thetrust’sFacebookpage.
Volunteersarewelcometoandencouragedto bringtheirownloppers/hammer/foldingpruning saw,asnumbersattendingnowareoutgrowingthe toolsavailable.
“Pleaseensurealltools,glovesandbootsareclean ofsoilandseedssoweprotectthebiosecurityof ourbeautifulvirginforest.”
ThisisHowWeDie.
CrookedFinger.
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Saturday7June
ArtinthePark
Originalartforsale.CoronationPark,MtMaunganui. Weatherpermitting.9am-5pm.Tauranga Societyof Artists
AssociationCroquet
OnSat,Mon,&Wed.9.15amfor9.30amstartatClub MtMaunganui,45KawakaSt.Visitors&newplayers welcome.Ph.Peter075749232
Badminton
SocialBadminton,GreertonHall,Mon+ Fri10.30am–12.30pm.AllWelcomePhone Lorraine0274086211
BaySinglesSocialGroup
Joinabunchofover50’syoungsingles.Weekend dinners,pot-lucks,occasionaloutings.Haveago!PhDelia 0272848762,Andrea0211330313
Beth-ElMessianicFamily
CelebrateShabbat(Sabbath)asdidMessiahYeshua (Jesus),hisdisciplesandearlybelievers.Allwelcome. Lifezone-7-Oaklane-Judea-Tauranga10amorYoutube Live@10am.Joel021768043info@bethel.org.nz
Boules-Petanque
EveryTuesday,ThursdayandSaturdayatClubMt Maunganui.Boulesavailable.Newplayerswelcome.Ph Ray0277563565fortimes,furtherdetails.
IndoorBowls
Saturday,TuesdayandWednesday.12.45amstart.50+ andover.Afternoonteaisprovided.14NorrisStreet (behindPaknSave)Carol0226392411
IndoorBowls
MatuaPrimarySchoolHallat7.15pm.Newmembers welcome.Comeandjoinusforaeveningoffunand bowls.PhoneKen5766048
LaughingYoga
Weengageinsimple,playfulexcercisessothatlaughter becomeseasyandaccessible.EverySaturday10am, AratakiCommunityCentre.PhoneJude02102775901, lollaughterwellness@gmail.com
StStephen’sJigsawLibrary
EverySaturday10am-12noon.Hirefor2weeks avarietyof600puzzles.CnrofBrookfieldand HighmoreTerrace.
TaurangaSocialDanceClub
SequenceDance2ndSatmonthly7pmStJohnsChurch HallBureta$7plusraffles.SupperAllwelcomePhNola 0273232882
Sunday8June
AccordionMusicGroup
EverythirdSundayofthemonth,WelcomeBayHall, 1-4pm,$4.00pp,afternoonteasupplied,everyone welcometoanafternoonofevergreenmusic.PhJoy027 2853093
ElectronicRecycling
ElectronicRecycling.Giveyourgearanewlife.Fees apply.OtumoetaiCollegeCarParkWindsorRd8.00am. Brian0211228735
GolfCroquet
OnSun,Tues,&Thurs.8.30amfor9amstartatClub MtMaunganui,45KawakaSt.Visitors&newplayers welcome.PhGraham075721032
QuakersinTauranga
Exploreyourspiritualjourneyamongstsupportive Friendsinourmostlysilentmeeting.SecondSundayof month.10am-12BrainWatkinsHouse,CameronRd/ ElizabethSt.Ph0274581322
OtumoetaiRotaryCarbootSale
8.00amforbuyersatOtumoetaiCollegeCarPark WindsorRoadforOtumoetaiRotary.Sellers$10.Details Brian0211228735Bevan0274612127
RadioControlledModelYachts
Sundays1:00-3:30pm,atPondbehind22Montego DrivePapamoa,sailingElectronRadioControlledYachts forfunandcompetition.Adultbeginnerswelcome. Graham5725419.
TaurangaModelAircraftClub
Interestedinflyingmodelplanes?JoinuseverySunday atTECTParkweatherpermittingbetween10-3pm. Beginnerswelcome.Directions&webcamonourwebsite www.taurangamodelfly.org
TaurangaOrganKeyboardSociety Meetsat1.30pmCarmelCountryEstateSocialCentre, 11HollisterLane,Ohauiti,Tauranga.Playorlistento Organ,Clavinova,Piano.Maureen5445013.
Monday9June
500CardGroup EveryMonday(exceptpublicholidays)from9.3011.30am,heldatAgeConcern,177AFraserStreet, Tauranga,$2donation,lightrefreshmentprovided-all welcome!
GreertonGardenClub Meetsevery2ndMondayofthemonth Feb-NovatStJamesChurchHall,Pooles Road,Greertonat1pm.VisitorsExtremely Welcome.Ph5796003
Invitationtosingingmen
Harmony-A-Plentyhasbeensingingfortwentyyears. WepractiseMondayevenings7-9pm.PhFrank5763037 David5760578
KeepOnYourFeet
Omokoroa,11am-12,SettlersHall,334OmokoroaRd. Strength&Balanceclassesforolderadults,alllevelsof fitnesswelcome.ContactSharnieon0211118617
MiniaturesClubTauranga
“MakingitSmall”MeetingssecondSundayeachmonth [Feb-Nov]10amto4pm.ArtsandCraftsCentre 177 ElizabethStreetTauranga.ContactJan0212145192
RecycledTeenagersGentleExercise St.Peterschurchhall,15VictoriaRd,Mount Maunganui.9.30-11am.Suitableforjointreplacements, arthritics,recoveryfromaccident&illness.Strength, coordination&balance.Jennifer0272060776.
TaiChiPracticeGroup
JoinourfriendlygroupMondays11.30amMount CommunityHall,345MaunganuiRoad.Allagesand abilitieswelcome.Parkingavailable.Busstopnearby. EnquiresJay0224675687
TaurangaCityBrass
BrassBandPracticeMondaynights7pmTill9pmat10 YattonStreetGreertonallBrassplayersandPercussion playerswelcome
TaurangaandDistrictStampClub
EverysecondMonday(10am)andfourth Monday(7.30pm)ofeachmonth.Wesley Hall,100ThirteenthAvenue.Newmembers welcome.Ross5788215.Jill5780930.
TaurangaTheatreOrganSociety
MeetatBaycourtTheatreat1.00pm.Hearandplay Tauranga’shistoric,nearly100yearsold,theatreorgan.All welcome.Ph5520243
TaurangaVisionClub
TaurangaVisionClub(affiliatedtoFriendshipNZ) meets4thMondayeachmonthatTaurangaCitzClub10 am-noon.Newmemberswelcome.PhJim0220887760
TePukeCommunityMenzShed
48CameronRoad,TePuke.Mon,Wed,Fri 9am-12.30pm.Shareyourskills&knowledge,learnnew skillsorredevelopyouroldskills.PhMikeHarman027 4448559orPhillipDuPlooy021756604.
U3ATaurangaSeniorsGroup
WehaveinterestgroupsrunningMon-Fri.Computing, card&boardgames,dining,films,history,music, photography,exercise,sciences.www.u3atauranga.kiwi.nz
WomensArtGroup
WeareaWomen’sArtgroupwhomeeteveryMonday 10am,681stAvetopainttogetherinasupportive environment.Beginnerswelcome.Annie0211864429
Tuesday10June
500CardClub
MountCommunityHall.12.15pmFunandfriendly group.Allagesallwelcome.Afternoonteaprovided. Parkingavailable.Busstopnearby.Queriesto027658 6848
AltrusaLadiesServiceGroup
Comeandjoinagroupofwomenforcommunity projects&socialevents.Meet2nd&4thTuesdays.Ph Pam0272537562orvisitwww.altrusa.org.nzWemeet 2ndand4thTuesdayofeachmonth.
AratakiCoastalClub
Meeton2ndTuesdayofthemonth9.30amArataki CommunityCentreforfriendship,morningtea,guest speaker,dining,outingsetc.ContactRobyn5722908, Bev5753348
Body+Soulfor50+ FunFitnessformenandwomen.Exercise forbetterhealth,strengthandbalancetogreat music.TaurangaSeniorCitizenshallNorrisSt. PhDianne0274314326
CherrywoodProbus
Meetevery2ndTuesdayofMonth@CitizensClub 13thAve10.00am.ComealongforFunFellowshipAnd Friendship.Visitorsverywelcome.Pam5783757
ChristianMeditators
Weinviteyoutojoinoursmall,friendlygroupof ChristianmeditatorsforweeklymeditationonTuesday evenings.Tojoinorformoreinformation,contactPaula 0275765235.
Coffee/ConversationGroupTePuke AgeConcernTaurangaholdsafriendlyCoffeeand ConversationGroup,TePukeCitizensRSA,179Jellicoe Street,10am–11.30,cost$5pp.AllWelcome.
FreePublicAdvocacyService
Needhelpcompletingaform?Accompanyyouto anappointment?Talktoanagency?Comespeaktoan Advocate!EveryTuesday,GreertonLibrary,1-2:30pm. GreertonIndoorBowlingClub ClubNight,GreertonSeniorCitizensHall,Maitland Street.NewMemberswelcome.Coachingavailable.Phone Sally0211726004.
GreertonWalkingGroup
MeetoutsideGreertonLibraryat9am foragentle,localwalkwithafriendly crowd,followedbyacafevisit.All welcome.ContactMike0211807429.
InachordSingersTauranga Women’sChorus.JoinuswithournewMusicalDirector DanIreremia.7pmBethlehemCommunityChurch,183 MoffatRoad.Contact:Julie02102526805orSabine021 1118659
KeepOnYourFeet KatikatiCommunityCentre,45BeachRoad,11am-12. Strength&balanceclassesforolderadults,alllevelsof fitnesswelcome.ContactSharnie0211118617
Let’sLearnSomethingNew AnA-ZofClubs,Courses&Classeshappeningnow. Findanactivity,join,&doit!Allages.www.letslearn.co.nz orph075789416
MigrantSeniorsMorningTea 10am-12pm,MulticulturalTauranga,complex 1,HistoricVillage,17thAvenue.Toregister/more informationph075716419oremailenquiries@trmc. co.nz
taurangaembroiderersguild@gmail.com
TaurangaMidweekTrampingGroup MountTeAroha,straightup(normaltrack).TCrossing. Mod-Hard.Ian0210305810.
TaurangaSouthgardenclub
Meets1stWednesdayofthemonthat1o’clockat BaptistchurchcornerCameronRdand13thAve.all welcome.EnquiriesMargaret021017202184
Thursday12June
500CardClub
OlympicStyleRifleShooting EveryTuesdayeveningat7.00pm attheTaurangaTargetRifleClub’s range,165ElizabethStreet,oppositeTyremaster.Public welcome.Allgearandcoachingprovided. Sciencefictioncoffeeclub Enthusiastsofsciencefictionoremergingtechnologies includingAI,electromagneticfrequencies,humanities futuristicfuture.Meetlikemindedpeopleoveracoffeeand chat.PhoneDan0224623316. TaurangaEmbroiderersGuild MeetsTuesdays@BowlsTaurangaSouth, 15TutchenSt(off11thAve)10am-2.30pm. Everyonewelcome.ContactLinda0273690984or taurangaembroiderersguild@gmail.com
TaurangaPatchwork&Quilters Every1st&3rdTuesdayat7pmand2nd&4thFriday at10am.TaurangaArt&CraftCentre,177ElizabethSt. Contact:taurangaquilters@gmail.com
TaurangaModelRailwayClub ClubmeetsTuesday9.30am&Thursday7.30pmcorner Mirrielees&Crossroads,SulphurPoint.PhMike021 939233
TaurangaScrabbleClub TuesdayScrabble.Meetweeklyforfriendly& competitivegamesatTaurangaCitizensClub9.30am12.45pm.Ph.Fay0211648180.
Yoga,PrivateClasses Feeluncomfortableinagroupsetting?Orhavespecial needs?Icandesignaclasstospecificallysuityour needs/capabilities.ContactAsunta0210614394or yogaindailylife@pl.net
Wednesday11June
10PinBowling 1pmat10PinTauranga,135ThirteenthAve.Mixed groupplayforfunbutkeepthescore.Veryoccasionally competitive.PhGlenda0212578678
AgeConcernWalkingGroup Afriendlyweeklywalkinggroupforallagesandall fitnesslevels.10amstart,meetatMcFetridgeLane, Ohauiti.
BeginnerSocialBallroom/LatinGroup Starts12February.6pm-7pm,WelcomeBaySchool Hall.Justcomealongonthenighttoenrol.Moredetails pleaseringSonia0273221786
Body+Soul50+FunFitness Forbetterhealth,strengthandbalancetogreatmusic. Menandwomenwelcome,makenewfriends.9.15am BethlehemhalloppositeWoolworths.PhDianne027431 4326
BoliviaTePuke
EveryWednesdayLyceumClub8PalmerPlace1pm4pmbeginnerswelcome.Comeandjoinourfriendly groupPhBrenda0272296992
Cards-cribbage Youareverywelcometojoinourfriendlygroupevery Wednesday12.30for1pmstartatRSAroomsCameron RdGreerton.Jill0211606143
Coffee/ConversationGroup-Brookfield AgeConcernTaurangaholdsafriendlyCoffeeand ConversationGroupatStStephensChurch,9Brookfield Terrace,10.30am-12noon,cost$5pp.AllWelcome. ImproveStrength&Balance Steadyasyougo(saygo)Exerciseprogrammekeepsyou mobile.Friendlygroup.2-3pmWednesdaysatStJohns ChurchHall,BurteaRoad.PhoneAngela5769847. MarchingForLeisure Anon-competitiveactivityformatureladies.Fun,fitness andfriendship.ForTaurangateam’spracticeandcontact detailscallGleniceDando0274898841 NewcomersCoffeeMeetupGroup HaveyoujustmovedtoTauranga?Come alongtomeetotherlike-mindedpeople andmakenewconnections.Formoreinfo enquiries@trmc.co.nzorphone075716419
OmanuRebusClub Joinourmonthlymeeting,9.30amatMtMaunganui RSA.Enjoycomplimentarymorningtea,guestspeaker, rafflesotheractivitiesforOlderAdults.PhMargaret07 5420548
SeniorsFitnessGreenwoodPark JoinusWednesdays9.15amforfunfitnesstomusic. Improvestrength&balance&gainmoreconfidence. Opentopublicalso.Ph0223406219
TaurangaEmbroiderersGuild MeetsWednesdays7-9pm.Everyonewelcome.For venueconfirmationpleasecontactLinda0273690984or
MountCommunityHall.12.15pmFunandfriendly group.Allagesallwelcome.Afternoonteaprovided. Parkingavailable.Busstopnearby.Ph0276586848
AdultSocialBallroom/LatinDance FreeBeginnerDanceLessonatClubMt.Maunganui Thursday13thFeb7:30pmPhDean0212303187orjust comealong.Visitourwebsiteformoreinformationwww. udance2.co.nz
BayfairPetanqueClub. JoinusforsomefunatBayfairReserve,RussleyDr. 12.45to2.30pm,TuesandThurs.Newplayerswelcome. Call0211580129fordetails.
ChinaPaintingClub
MeeteveryThursdayfrom10amonwards.Learnanew hobby.Arts&CraftsCentre,ElizabethStreet.TGA.Ph: Pam0211277277
Coffee/ConversationGroup-Greerton AgeConcernTaurangaholdsafriendlyCoffeeand ConversationGroup,GreertonSeniorCitizensHall, 33MaitlandStreet,10.30am-12noon,cost$3pp.All Welcome.
CreativeFibreTauranga
Knitting,crochet,spinning,weaving, felting&dyeing.Mondays9:30am,&2nd &4thThurs6:30pm.177ElizabethSt. Enjoylearningnewcrafts.Joan021323325 FreePublicAdvocacyService
Needhelpcompletingaform?Accompanyyoutoan appointment?Talktoanagency?Comeseeus!Every Thursday,WelcomeBayCommunityCentre,1-2.30pm. HealingRoomsPrayer
6-8pmEveryThursday.StPetersChurch.Cameron Rdentrance.ExperienceGod’shealing.Allwelcome.No charge.facebook.com/TaurangaCentralHealingRooms027 6401263
KeynotesWomen’sBarbershopChorus Lovetosing,comealongandenjoythefunand friendship,allageswelcome.7.00pmWesleyHall,100 13thAvenue.Bernice075764848Catherine027540 0036.
MtMaunganuiCreativeFibre
EveryThursday9.30am-12.30pmSt.Andrews PresbyterianChurch,DeeSt.Mt.MaunganuiSpinning, knitting,weaving,felting,crochetetcallfibrecrafts.Very friendlygroup.
SerenataSingers
Joinourfriendlywelcominggroup.Thursdays1011.30,MethodistChurchHall,2OrouaStreet,TePuke. PhoneAnne0278503776
Women’sBookGroup
Weareagroupofwomenwhoenjoyreadingbooks andofcourseeachotherscompany,681stAvenue,1st Thursdayeachmonthat1pm.Jean021821540 WomensSingingGroup
Weareagroupofwomenwho enjoysingingtogether.Learnersvery welcome.StartsFebruary13thon Thursday10am,681stAvenueTaurangaAnn027280 3510
Friday13June
FreePublicAdvocacyService
Needhelpcompletingaform?Accompanyyoutoan appointment?Talktoanagency?Comeseeus!Every FridayatPāpāmoaLibrary1-2:30pm.
Cards500&Rummikub
SeniorCitizensClubTePuke8PalmerPlaceLyceum Club12.45-3pm.ComeandhavesomefunAfternoon teaprovided.Allwelcome.ContactBrenda027229 6992
ConnectinginTePuna
SocialclubmeetseverysecondFridayofmonthin TePunaMemorialHall1-3pmusuallyaguestspeaker alwaysafternoontea.Everyonewelcome.JudithCallow 075526755
GreyPowerPapamoa
Joinusatnoon,CantonKitchen,FashionIslandfor WinterSolsticelunchatnoon.PhoneJonathan5722091 PapamoaIndoorBowls
Newmemberswelcomeatourfriendly daytimeindoorbowlsclub.Papamoa SportsCentreGordonSprattPark. 11.45amto3pm.ContactNeal027 5445460.
TePukeKnitNatter
EveryFriday10amto12pmAtTePukeLibraryBring yourknittingorcrocheting.Allwelcome.Enquiriesto Moureen0225841636
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