The Bay of Plenty’s Cook Islands community is ready to show off their colourful and vibrant culture as they celebrate their official language week from August 3-9
Pictured are local Cook Island Mamas group members Janine Lowe and Rosa Rakoia, preparing their craftwork for the Tīvaevae Exhibit, which
Crafting connections
will showcase the traditional, brightly coloured, woven and treasured quilts to the public at The Cargo Shed from August 6-8 A community cultural event is also planned for The Cargo Shed next Saturday, August 9, from 10 30am-2pm
BOP Pacific Island Community Trust
chairperson Bevan Rakoia said the language
week is a chance for the BOP Cook Islander community to connect with one another –including the 100 seasonal workers who come from the islands to work in Western BOP kiwifruit orchards – and the wider community
“This is an opportunity to bridge that gap and to make them feel included and part of the
wider community, because they contribute to our regions just as much as the [Cook Islander] residents do”
The week also had much deeper meaning, said Rakoia It celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Cook Islands’ self-governance
Read more on page 5 Photo / Brydie Thompson
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Prepping for the big boohoo
You wake with symptoms incompatible with life – no pulse, hair and nails have stopped growing; you have cold, pale and mottled complexion. Looking like death warmed up, some might say
But when you check the cost of dying, burial fees, you’ll be jolted back to life faster than a defibrillator can do it. You’ll jump off your death bed with new life and vigour.
Of course, you have no control over your end It will come apparently And if dying wasn ’ t inevitable, it would probably be prohibitive. Because suddenly we discover we can ’ t afford to live and we can ’ t afford to die. Where does that leave us? Pottering around in purgatory until we have enough coin to be dispatched Lovely!
Councils around the country have hiked burial fees, some by double digits. We’re told one in two New Zealanders will go into debt for a funeral.
Oh dear – while some of us
Methuselahs, we old farts, have only hoary old existential issues to wrestle with, others have to worry angst about the cost of dying too That’s just too much. I like to think that from the moment of expiration, the cost of dying is no longer my problem – I will have bequeathed that issue to friends and family Good luck with that.
Logging off
the fence. And I suspect if I dumped the cost of a funeral on the kids they’d probably quote my wisdom back at me – take ownership of your problems Deal with them. In other words get off your deathbed and go back to work because we don’t want your passing eating into the estate.
Here’s the rub
A 2023 report puts the cost of a “ very modest” funeral at $7500 for a cremation and $10,000 for a burial. What does “ very modest” mean? No sausage rolls, no flowers, no bagpiper, no nonsense. Perhaps just a shroud and funeral pyre at the bottom of the garden? Then the neighbours would complain because they’d just put their washing out.
It’s what they do in Kathmandu where I just happened on a cortège.
Poor old “Nagnath” was wrapped in a
dust, no fuss.
It’s my party!
What about the mourners? There’s the remote possibility someone might want to celebrate my ending. Don’t they deserve the opportunity to grieve? Well, it’s my party so let’s do it before I pop off – then we can both laugh and cry But bring your own beers and don’t stay all day And whatever the family chooses to do after I’m gone is none of my business, I won ’ t be invited.
It’s been recommended that us folk in that corner of the paddock where The Grim Reaper is doing his recruiting, having a conversation with loved ones about how to fund your logging off. Well, excuse me kids – I am too busy with the vicissitudes of life and death to worry petty things like dollars and cents You sort it.
I have had my allotted three score years and ten – plus four freebies for which I am grateful. Some things have fallen off, some things have stopped working, and other things need CRC or replacing.
So if I’m not in the Reaper’s paddock, I’m probably just on the other side of
white shroud and borne shoulder high by mourners through city streets and cremated right there on the riverbank
The smoke drifted across the cafes as Nagnath drifted off into eternity – and his ashes cast to the slow fetid current of the Bagmati River Now they know how to strip the costs out of a funeral.
That’s why I’m toying with natural burial – environmentally sustainable – a shroud, a shallow grave, under a tree, a living memorial, in a wee copse. No embalming, no funeral service, no celebrant, no venue hire, no palaver, no asparagus rolls, no dry sherry, no funeral notices Simple, clean, cheap Dust to
I’m reminded of another living funeral I went to What a boohoo that was! Two colleagues who lived with fag in one hand and a beer in the other, were dealt terminal diagnoses the same time. Their big pre-end bash was hugely funny, tearfully sad, irreverent, cathartic. And beautiful. For them. For us. Then I said: “Thanks guys, it’s been great ” and shook hands. Heartfelt stuff I had given it a lot of thought. They smiled and said: “Thanks for coming”. They’d obviously been thinking about it too And that was it. Never saw them again. Are the burial increases because we ’ re running out of space? That would figure. Or is it because the wily chief financial officer is always scratching around for ways to top up the rates take? There’s nothing as certain as taxes and death, so as they watch us Baby Boomers coming on tap, they must rub their hands.
Buried with the ex
Suggested to a colleague she might like to share a burial plot with her ex – save land, save space, save cost. Just save. She haemorrhaged at the thought – loathed him when he was alive, she said So why would she condemn herself to eternal damnation by sharing a burial plot. Fair enough – rumbling around in the confined cold, dark and damp with the ex might be too much
CBD fringe parking fees spark resident backlash
An expansion of paid parking around Tauranga’s city centre amounts to a “ tax on living in the CBD”, a resident says Liam Jackson will have to pay $10 a day to park outside his Park St home from August 4 after the council decided to expand paid parking to the city centre fringe.
“Over $2000 a year just to park outside my house – that seems crazy ”
On-street parking between the eastern end of Fourth Ave and Park St, north of the CBD, will cost $1 an hour for the first two hours and $2 for every hour after until 5pm, to a maximum of $10 on weekdays.
A tax?
New two-hour parking limits would also apply to some CBD-fringe streets as far south as Eighth Ave. Jackson, who works in the city, said his flat has one off-street parking spot that his flatmate needed, so he parked on the street.
He said the parking changes seemed to work against the council’s efforts to revitalise the city centre - which needed people to want to live there to succeed. “It seems like a tax on living in the
CBD, which is counterproductive to what they’re trying to do with revitalising the CBD ”
Councillors approved the parking costs and time limits at a Tauranga City Council meeting on July 14. After a split vote, councillors opted not to approve resident permits for those living in the city fringe. The permits would have given residents an exemption from fees. The permits would have given residents an exemption from fees.
Staff proposed to allow residents to apply for up to two permits per dwelling with a two-year expiry
Mayor Mahé Drysdale said two permits for every property was “excessive” and would take out all the parking in the area.
Jackson said he would be happy to pay for a permit if it was cheaper than on-street parking
The idea...
Grace Rd and Neighbourhood Residents’
Association chairman Phil Green said the idea behind the time-limited parking was to prevent CBD workers parking all day, but they would just find somewhere else to go
He saw people park in The Avenues, then use a scooter to get to the city centre so he expected the time limits would just push people further out.
Around Sixteenth Ave, where Green lived, workers from businesses and the hospital were parking all day and filling up the streets
“The overflow is not just affecting the CBD and its fringes; there are other issues further out as well ”
Te Papa ward councillor Rod Taylor said the council understood changes to parking could be challenging, especially when it meant a change of routine or a new cost.
Councillors asked staff to explore options for a parking zone permit, to ease the impact on affected residents and visitors, he said
Monitored
Council parking strategy
manager Reece Wilkinson said the time-restricted parking would be monitored by a license plate
recognition car If a vehicle remained in a P120 zone for longer than two hours, it may be subject to enforcement, he said
Fines for parking over the time limit start at $20, increasing incrementally and are capped at $97.
Taylor said the council understood changes to parking could be challenging, especially when it meant a change of routine or a new cost.
At the council meeting, after councillors didn’t approve the resident permits, they asked staff to explore options for a parking zone permit, to ease the impact on affected residents and visitors, he said - LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air
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Celebrate language and culture elebrate
aiming to connect with one another and the wider community using their official language week from August 3-9
BOP Pacific Island Community Trust chairman
Bevan Rakoia said two main events were planned –a Tīvaevae Exhibit and a community cultural show
both at Tauranga’s The Cargo Shed.
The Tīvaevae Exhibit, created by the local Cook Island Mamas group, is on show for the public at The Cargo Shed from August 6-8. The event will showcase tīvaevae – traditional, brightly coloured, woven quilts – from 10am-4pm daily Entry is via a gold coin donation.
Rakoia said the Mamas were using the event to celebrate 20 years since they first came together to learn the traditional art. “This exhibit is a special opportunity to showcase their treasured handmade pieces and share their cultural knowledge with the wider community”
Throughout the week, the group will be
tīvaevae and ei katu traditional head garlands, encouraging children to participate in Cook Islands Māori language and culture.
A community cultural event at The Cargo Shed on Saturday, August 9, from 10.30am to 2pm will showcase local Pacific groups ’ performances.
Rakoia said the language week’s theme –‘Ātui’tui’ia au ki te raurau a tōku matakeinanga", which translates to “Connect me to the offerings of my people” – was chosen to encourage Cook Islanders in New Zealand to reconnect with their cultural, linguistic and spiritual gifts
The week also had much deeper meaning, said Rakoia. It celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Cook Islands’ nation’s self-governance.
Rakoia said it’s for Cook Islanders to reaffirm their pride in being Tāngata Kūki’ Āirani and acknowledge the resilience, adaptability and vision of their leaders and communities since the 1965 signing of self-governance in free association with New Zealand. Ayla Yeoman
Cook Islanders in the Bay of Plenty are i i i h h d available to schools to teach students how to make – garlands
Cook Island Mamas group members Janine Lowe, Tina Milroy, Maria Akuhata, Rosa Rakoia and Rebecca Tangiataua working on craftwork ready for the Tīvaevae Exhibit. Photo / Brydie Thompson
Tourism Bay of Plenty has updated its four local digital kiosks so they can now share key emergency alerts The digital kiosk are located in high foot traffic areas; inside Tauranga Airport, outside Mount Hot Pools, in the city centre ’ s Red Square, and at nearby Masonic Park on The Strand. “We’ve added a new City Safety option on the home screen of these kiosks to help users understand which natural disasters could happen, and how to prepare for and respond to one, ” said
Tourism BOP in a newsletter “The devastating flooding at the top of the South Island and in Texas has shown just how quickly a major disaster can impact thousands of people, including visitors.
“It therefore seems timely that we ’ re updating our four publicly located digital kiosks to push vital notifications from Emergency Management Bay of Plenty before, during, or after a severe weather event or natural disaster that endangers public safety”
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Before, they were essentially homeless. Today, the boss of the inline hockey club reckoned his sport ’ s going to take off and have a competitive edge over other regions.
The head of roller derby – basically rugby on roller skates – believed her code would gain exposure and understanding because “people don’t really know what it is”.
The roller skating club president thought artistic skating would grow here and locals would have more international opportunities.
This is what the new purpose-built Revolution Skate Centre at Mercury Baypark gave the Bay of Plenty when it opened July 20.
More than that, the centre would enable each club’s grasp to unfurl further into the wider community –with discos and ‘have-a-go sessions’ in the pipeline.
But let’s start at the beginning. The inline hockey club, Mount Mustangs, began in 2007, said club president Joel Coppins. “We’ve grown from one team – essentially 12 people – to 100 or so ”
The club’s full of “keen enthusiasts,” said Coppins, who reckoned: “For the last decade, we ’ ve been essentially homeless”.
It was time
Coppins said the club played at Mount Sport Centre but availability was never guaranteed. And with the centre not fit for purpose, it was time for Tauranga to build a purpose-built facility for a home base for the Mustangs where they could host tournaments, increase training and improve skill development.
“We’re already noticing with the juniors, especially, what it’s doing having a proper rink. It’s a world-class floor now It’s a dream come true Now we ’ ve got a designated facility, we can grow as a club ”
Moana Roller Derby chairperson Alyssa Greaney said her club is excited to play and host more games in the facility “It’s great exposure for roller derby to the community, people don’t really know what it is,” Greaney said. “It’s a sport for all body types, all genders and is a very inclusive sport. ”
Moana Roller Derby has 18 members, and 22 skaters signed up for their ‘Learn to Skate’ course at Revolution Skate Centre. “It’s awesome to be able to get people learning how to skate and then get them interested in roller derby”
Grow
Tauranga Roller Skating Club president and Bay Roller Sports board vice president Jackie Evans hoped the facility would help to grow artistic skating and give locals a chance for international competitive opportunities.
“We really hope that we ’ re going to grow some successful, world-level skaters from Revolution Skate Centre. We’ve got some incredibly talented kids already in our club and enabling them to represent NZ on the world stage is a possibility”
The large facility meant the club could extend its classes in artistic roller-skating, including figure, dance, freestyle, speed and precision skating, said Evans.
“We’ve seen a huge amount of engagement in open skate sessions,” said Evans, who planned to hold public discos on Fridays from 7.30pm-9pm. Entry fees would be put back into the facility
The Bay Roller Sports board was created and representatives began attending council forums, pitching whenever possible. The volunteer-led, nonprofit board worked together for years to make this happen, said Coppins.
In March 2024, a breakthrough Coppins said the board was given the lease of a building at Baypark.
Coppins said the building was fitted out as a purpose-built skating rink facility The Mustangs have been operating there since February this year,
Bay of Plenty MP Tom Rutherford said the Revolution Skate Centre “will be a gamechanger for roller sports in our region”. “This is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when passionate community groups work together towards a common goal.”
The centre is open for memberships and public sessions, with skating equipment available for hire for those wanting to give the sport a try
Find out more at: www.facebook.com/revolution skate.centre.nz/
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From left at back: Emily Matiskainen, Emily Evans, Maggie Roden, Emma Delo and Zara Wilson; and in front Jessica Presant, Jorja Linthwaite and Sofia Matiskainen, inside the new Revolution Skate Centre. Photo / Brydie Thompson
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Western Bay of Plenty District Council is flipping the script on how local elections are communicated.
In 2025 the traditional pre-election report has been replaced with a new digital dashboard designed to make the council clearer, closer, and easier to understand
The pre-election report, which is now live, has traditionally been a printed booklet, available at council’s libraries and service centres
But this election people can tap into an interactive, mobile-friendly dashboard, housed on council’s the council’s Your Place Tō wāhi platform – the same online space where people can already explore local projects, see what’s happening in their communities, and have their say on key issues
“This is about helping people feel informed and confident about the choices they make this election – whether that’s deciding who to
vote for, or considering standing for council themselves,” said council CEO Miriam Taris said
“We know council can sometimes feel distant or complicated Our job is to change that We want people to see how local decisions connect to the things that matter most in their everyday lives ”
The dashboard provides a hub where people can easily click through the topics that interest them – from major infrastructure and growth plans to council’s finances and future direction “We’re a district that’s growing and changing fast,” said Taris
“Since the 2022 elections our population is more diverse, more digitally connected, and our towns are evolving in different ways This dashboard is one way we ’ re adapting how we communicate and connect with our communities – helping bring better understanding of what council is doing and how people can be part of shaping that mahi ”
For more information, visit: yourplace. westernbay.govt.nz/elections
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Tauranga SPCA is trying to find a home for three, friendly brother guinea pigs named Alvin, Theodore and Simon. The siblings were scooped up from the roadside in a box on a freezing night. Staff say the trio are delightful, friendly and will come up for a sniff to investigate, especially if you have veggies to offer They love to zoom in and out of their hidey houses and tunnel and munch on crunchy
hay The trio need a loving home with a large guinea pig enclosure and would suit either indoor or outdoor living – or a combination of both In winter they love to snuggle up on a heat pad to keep warm. The SPCA recommends guinea pigs are best suited to older children, aged eight-plus. Apply to meet the trio today! Phone Tauranga SCA on 07 5780245. Ref: 643392.
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A free legal service for Bay of Plenty residents turns 20 this month
Baywide Community Law was officially opened on July 4, 2005, in a little building on Hamilton St in Tauranga CBD with three staff helping people navigate their legal issues
It was founded by Michael Sharp and first manned by him and Roger Gudsell as lawyers, and front-of-house paralegal Jan Whiting
Today, Baywide employs 13 staff between its Tauranga and Whakatāne offices, which offer access to free legal services for people living along the BOP coast, from Waihī to Te Kaha
Baywide Community Law practice manager Fiona Joyce said the current need for these services is just as great as it was 20 years
“Legal problems can be overwhelming and Baywide helps to navigate these issues – our lawyers can provide free one-on-one legal advice for people on low incomes, or with disabilities or other disadvantages,” said Joyce
“Baywide can assist with all kinds of legal problems including family, employment, tenancy issues, financial
disputes, criminal matters and Māori land Our lawyers can provide legal advice by telephone, online or in-person at our offices in Tauranga and Whakatāne ” Baywide also holds regular community clinics in Waihī, Katikati, Te Puke, Kawerau and Opōtiki “We encourage everyone to call us so that we can work out how we can assist them, or refer them to a legal aid lawyer or one of the many community organisations we work with for more support ”
Today, Baywide is one of 24 community law centres across New Zealand and a member of national body, Community Law Centres Aotearoa Joyce said Baywide Community Law Charitable Trust is a registered charity governed by a Board of Trustees and funded by The Lawyers and Conveyancers Special Fund
Original staffer Jan Whiting and Baywide Community Law practice manager Fiona Joyce celebrate 20 years of Baywide Community Law.
A gathering of current and former staff, board members and supporters was held at their Tauranga office at 63 Willow St on Tuesday, to celebrate the milestone Joyce said it was fantastic to celebrate two decades of work helping the community “I’m really proud of the services Baywide provides to our communities ” She thanked all staff and Board trustees for their contributions and acknowledged the huge number of volunteer lawyers and caseworkers who’d donated their time and expertise over the years For more information on Baywide, see their advert on this page
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One-year milestone for council
As our elected council marks one-year on the job, we ’ ve been reflecting on a year of collaboration, big decisions and progress in tackling our city’s biggest challenges
Despite the challenges Tauranga faces, I believe the council’s collaborative approach has been working well since we were sworn in on August 2 last year
projects already underway include Tauriko West enabling works, the initial step towards a significant SH29 upgrade. That will pave the way for significant housing development – cir-ca 4000 new homes in the medium-term – and additional industrial land, which is expected to lead to enable up to 3000 new jobs, as well as improving road access across the city and to and from the port.
Our goal is to be the best city in New Zealand and by working constructively as a council and with central government, key community stakeholders, and the people of Tauranga, we ’ re putting the building blocks in place for smart, affordable progress.
Energised, optimistic
While Tauranga faces complex issues – such as housing shortages, traffic congestion, and the need for better community facilities – I’m energised and optimistic about the direction the city is heading. The recent announcement that the Western Bay of Plenty is one of three areas the Government has chosen to negotiate a city or regional deal with is a positive sign.
Key projects
Securing a regional deal would be a game changer for our sub-region It will mean we have an agreed set of priorities and funding commitments in place with the Government, provid-ing the certainty needed to make crucial investment decisions that will drive confidence in our local and national economies.
Work is also progressing well on the Pāpāmoa East Interchange on the Tauranga Eastern Link motorway, which will see the eastbound off-ramp opened by the end of August, nine months early When completed in early-2026, the PEI will deliver improved access for Pāpāmoa residents to and from the rest of the city and facilitate further residential, commer-cial and community facility development in the city’s east.
A catalyst
Also making good progress are the civic precinct and waterfront developments, designed to reinvigorate the city centre. Council’s investment in the city centre has been a catalyst for more than $1 billion of private development and combined, these projects will see a signifi-cant increase in the number of people living, working, learning and visiting the city centre.
Investments on this scale do have an impact on rates, but we ’ re working hard to cut Tau-ranga City Council’s operating costs to keep rates increases to manageable levels. This will be an ongoing priority for us over the rest of this term, and our attention will be firmly fixed on ensuring that every council project and service delivers great value for money for the people of Tauranga.
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Tauranga City Council pictured after being sworn in on August 2, 2024, from left is: Marten Rozeboom, Kevin Schuler, Glen Crowther, Steve Morris, Mahe Drysdale, Jen Scoular, Rick Curach, Hautapu Baker, Rod Taylor Absent: Mikaere Sydney Photo / David Hall
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About 135,000 women across New Zealand who are eligible but not currently enrolled for breast cancer screening will benefit from the successful national rollout of a new digital platform, according to Health Minister
Simeon Brown
“The launch of Te Puna across the country is a major step forward for delivering faster and smarter screening services,” said Brown
“Te Puna replaces an outdated legacy system with a modern, streamlined platform that makes it easier for women to enrol, book, and manage their breast screening appointments – helping more women get screened earlier”
Digital breast cancer system shifts from opt-in to opt-out
The new system, which began rolling out in February, is now live nationwide It introduces a more proactive approach to screening, with women now automatically identified when they become eligible and invited to book a mammogram –shifting from an opt-in to an opt-out model “This change will
significantly boost participation and help close the gap for the 135,000 eligible women who aren ’ t currently getting screened.
“Early detection through regular mammograms is critical Women diagnosed through screening are about 34% less likely to die from breast cancer This new system will make it easier for more
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Te Puna significantly enhances data tracking, accuracy, and reporting – helping providers identify and reach women who have never screened or don’t screen regularly
It also improves convenience for patients, allowing women to book or change appointments using a secure personalised link or QR code sent via text, email or letter Te Puna would play a vital role in improving treatment outcomes, Brown said.
I regularly have contact from readers about Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), especially from those wanting help with the side effects of statin cholesterol-lowering mediccation
Studies show statins can reduce circulating CoQ10 by as much as 50% Muscles and nerves have huge energy requirements and reducing cell energy can have devastating effects on muscles and nerves. Reductions in CoQ10 can affect mood, memory and general cognitive function In most cases wo months of a naturally-fermented CoQ10 will improve muscle and brain function and allow people to get the benefits of their medication without side effects.
The chemical structure of CoQ10 allows it to move high energy electrons within our cell mitochondria where energy is made. CoQ10 collects these electrons and moves them to an enzyme called ATP synthase to make the energy we need.
I recommend CoQ10 for several reasons, most commonly for statin support. I also add CoQ10 for those fatigued without medical causes and for those with cardiovascular, autoimmune and neurodegenerative problems. For example, I include at least 200mg for those with Polymyalgia Rheumatica and higher doses for those with Multiple Sclerosis.
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Do you know what you want to be? Not sure what you want to do? Learn about the many career options, hear great insights from young professionals, and get advice, at the Canvas Careers Expo next Thursday, August 7, from 9am-2pm and 4pm-8pm and Friday, August 8, from 9am-2pm The event is to attend at Mercury Baypark Arena, which will be packed to the brim with more
than 60 exhibitors across tertiary and training providers along with key businesses from the region. And if you can ’ t get there in person, just go online to: www.canvascareers.co.nz
There’s a bunch of clips in the ‘Young Professionals - Mastering the secrets of work’ video series section where you can see all types of job explained first-hand by those who’ve entered them!
Tauranga’s annual Canvas Careers Expo launches next Thursday and Friday, August 7-8, offering a dynamic, hands-on environment for students and adults to explore career options.
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Tauranga and Priority One, the two-day expo brings together more than 60 exhibitors across tertiary and training providers along with key businesses from the region.
Rotary of Tauranga organiser Sue Boyne said the expo is a fantastic way to get informed and make connections. “It can be overwhelming for students planning what to do when they finish their schooling.
“Canvas Careers Expo is a fantastic way to really firm up on what career options might best suit.”
Priority One’s Instep manager Michelle Clarke said the expo provides real clarity for students “Connecting directly with businesses helps students understand what the work involves, what skills are valued and whether it’s the right fit for them ”
This year ’ s expo features a Construction Hub showcasing the many roles on offer “With Tauranga continuing to grow, these careers will be needed more than ever”, Clarke said “From hands-on trades to design, planning and project management, it’s a chance to see where your skills c could fit ”
Exhibitors would also be showcasing industry
sectors including engineering, law, science, finance, media, logistics, Māori business, the horticulture sector, health and beauty, tourism, fishing and infrastructure sectors.
A special session, on Thursday between 4pm8pm provides the chance for students to attend along with parents “It’s the perfect place to support your young person without pressure to see what the job market looks like now, and in the future, and help them get some real clarity, Boyne said
The Canvas Careers Expo runs next Thursday, August 7, from 9am-2pm and 4pm-8pm and Friday, August 8, from 9am-2pm at Mercury Bayypark Arena. It’s free to attend For more information, visit: www canvascareers co nz
Art inMotion experience highlights creative careers
Careers in film, fashion and visual arts are the focus of a new ‘Art in Motion’ featured area at this year ’ s Canvas Tauranga Careers Expo on August 7-8.
Taking over the top floor of Mercury Baypark, a multi-sensory experience will incorporate the Engine Room, showcasing fashion displays and experimental short films; and the Chill Zone where anyone exploring creative arts career options can hang out
Outside the arena, local street artist Tautoko Matehaere will bring the phrase ‘Art in Motion’ to life with live graffiti art during both days of the expo Attendees can enter a prize draw, share their photos, and become part of the evolving mural experience
From 6pm-8pm on Thursday, August 7, Art in Motion will host a free event open to students, parents and educators, featuring a fashion show spotlighting local young designers, and a film screening curated by the Third Culture Film Festival
“Too often, creative careers are overlooked as viable options by both students and parents, ” said Harry Oram, director of TCFF and co-founder of Art in Motion.
A fresh initiative led by TCFF and BrightSpark, Art in Motion is designed to ignite the imaginations of young people and showcase tangible career options in NZ’s creative and digital industries
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The Canvas Tauranga Careers Expo runs from 9am-2pm and 4pm-8pm on Thursday, August 7, and 9am-2pm on Friday, August 8, at Mercury Baypark Arena. Entry is free.
If you want to know anything about building or the construction industry, head to the BCITO stand at Tauranga’s Canvas Careers Expo on August 7-8 at Mercury Baypark Arena. They will have the answers to nail any query!
BCITO – which stands for the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation – is New Zealand’s leading provider of trade apprenticeships in the building and construction industry
“BCITO helps people learn a
trade on the job by supporting apprentices, employers and schools with expert training, guidance and qualifications,” said CEO/director Greg Durkin
“We offer nationally-recognised apprenticeships in 16 different trades – from carpentry and tiling to painting, joinery, and more
“Our training is done where it matters most: on the job
Apprentices learn while they earn, gaining practical experience backed by expert support every step of the way, ” Durkin said
During the last 35 years
BCITO has helped more than
55,000 tradies get qualified –“people who are now building the homes, communities, and future of New Zealand”
“Whether you ’ re leaving school or looking for a new path, BCITO is here to help you build a future you’ll be proud of – in an industry that needs skilled, motivated people more than ever, ” said Durkin
So get along to their stand at Canvas Careers Expo, which runs next Thursday, August 7, from 9am-2pm and 4pm-8pm and Friday, August 8, from 9am-2pm at Mercury Baypark Arena The expo is free to attend!
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A design by local designer Drashti Patel, w who will be showcased at Art in Motion.
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Jazz, boogie-woogie and Celtic-country
Apologies. This week’s column is a bit bitty
Making preparatory notes
I realise there are five things on the list, all of which would usually be introduced with the words “but first...” or “and finally ” Oh well.
I have two gigs, a cancellation and an obituary But first...
Which singer in Tauranga do you think regularly draws the biggest crowds?
Of course it’s a bit of a trick question. Jill Leighton founded and continues to host the Monday night ukulele gatherings at Jack Dusty’s in Bureta, which every week are packed and humming
But Jill is not just a co-ordinator for massed outpourings of ukulelegoodness, she’s also one of the town ’ s most respected jazz singers, to be found in a duo with master guitarist Trevor Braunias or recording old tunes with bluesman Mike Garner
First album
It contains seven jazz standards and one song of Leighton’s and features lovely piano from Rotorua’s Ben Wilcox and dynamite soloing from Braunias Currently it’s only available from Leighton via email at: jill leighton555@gmail com Piano fans will be disappointed to hear Queen Of Boogie-Woogie piano Jan Preston has cancelled her upcoming tour which would have seen her covering the Waikato and the Bay of Plenty The indefatigable Preston, who recently turned 74, has a had a winter of ailments and is staying home in Sydney
On the bright side, her latest album, ‘Pianoland’, is now available on all platforms and very good it is too, including two co-written songs with local songwriters Mike Garner and Derek Jacombs.
Friday, August 8
Now she has released her first album, ‘It’s All About Love’, indeed a labour of love for Leighton and producer David Aupapa, who have been working on it for nearly six years The problem is it’s not yet available on digital platforms or in stores so I’m planning to write about it at greater length when it is and you can listen
Okay On to August 8 Last week I reported that Soaring Collective are playing Totara St on Saturday, August 8 It should have been Friday, August 8 – and there’s another show that same night: Hobnail Trio (née Hobnail Boots) are playing for the Katikati Folk Club at The Arts Junction. I’ve watched Hobnail for more
than 30 years and singer Rob Joass and fiddler Jo Moir are legends of the Wellington scene. Folk-Celtic-country with a bunch of Kiwi covers thrown in – what’s not to like?
And the obituary I’m not going to go on and on here because I think he’s one of those people many folk might not remember But if you do then he probably made an impact, so raise a final glass to extraordinary musical satirist Tom Lehrer, who has died at the age of 97
Many of us had childhoods enriched by his pitch-black nonchalantly-delivered piano-ditties: ‘Poisoning The Pigeons in The Park’, ‘The Vatican Rag’, ‘The Old Dope Peddler’, and the one where he names the entire periodic table Priceless Thanks for the music Tom
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First community Board Game and Puzzle Swap
For the fourth consecutive year, an exhibition featuring artwork created by students from Ōtūmoetai College’s junior art classes is on display at The Incubator Creative Hub until August 9. Encompassing a variety of mediums, including drawings, paintings and sculptures crafted by Year 9-10 students, the exhibition serves not only as a platform to celebrate creativity but is an opportunity for the community to support and encourage the next generation
On weekends, each student will take turns being ambassadors in The People’s Gallery - Toi Ka Rere, taking responsibility for their artwork and engaging with the general public.
An opportunity to pre-book free wellness experiences on Tauranga’s waterfront – from Pilates and sauna sessions to Tai Chi and more – is on offer this month
The Sauna Project on the Waterfront enables people to pre-book a 15-minute spot, with sessions available between 11am 1pm on August 5,7,12 and 14. To pre-book a session and find out how it works, see: www.whatsontauranga.co.nz
Jill Leighton. Photo / Bob Tulloch
Full of gasps and laughs!
Get ready to ride a rollercoaster of suspense, drama, murder, mystery and comedy this month as 16th Ave Theatre presents ‘Accomplice’ written by Rupert Holmes from August 15-30.
Director Ben Hambling was very careful not to give away the plot when The Weekend Sun called, but did say theatre-goers would be in for many thrills, spills and giggles if they secured a seat to the comedy-thriller
“The play is a two-act, four-scene show with four main characters, played by Tauranga residents Natalie Wright, Shaun Micheal, Katherine Knight and Ben Cain.”
The play is set in a renovated Morland mill house in 1970s England, said Hambling. “In regard to the plot, I can ’ t tell you anything because that would give everything away but I can tell you there’s lots of comedy, and many twists and turns. There’s ‘Oooh’ and gasp moments, there’s d definitely a murder or two or three or four but there’s also definitely lots of laughs ”
Hambling said the play was casted in February and the crew had been rehearsing since then to master very
cleverly written script
“There’s word humour, and a bit of innuendo The script is actually quite hard to learn because it’s not basic English, and the line delivery is so smart – some have a double entendre [double meaning].”
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admission by themselves ” Kick-off is 2 05pm and fans are encouraged to pack the stands and make some noise
Browsing Pāpāmoa Library while enchanting harp music wafts through collections is the ambient atmosphere on offer on Wednesday, August 8. “Come along to hear our very own local artist, Margaret Harper, play a selection of enchanting music and song, ” a staff member said. “Experience the beauty and sound of the harp, this most magical instrument, whilst you browse our collections.” Harper has an
By Rupert Holmes
The play also boasts clever effects, said Hambling, tight-lipped once again. I guess the only way to find out more is to go see it!
The 16th Ave Theatre’s ‘Accomplice’ runs 7.30pm shows on August 15-16 then August 20-23 and August 27-30, with 2pm matinees on August 17 and 24 at 164 Sixteenth Avenue West.
Tickets cost $30 per adult or $27 per senior with a Goldcard plus booking fees at: www.iticket.
co.nz/events/2025/aug/accomplice Or phone 0508 iTICKET (0508 484 253)
Thanks to 16th Ave Theatre, The Weekend Sun has four doubles passes to give away to August 15’s s opening night of ‘AAccomplice’ t to four lucky readers who can tell us how many actors are in the play? Enter online at: www.sunlive co.nz under the competitions tab Entries must be in by Tuesday, August 5
Harp to entertainPāpāmoa Library-goers
extensive repertoire which includes classical, South American, Celtic, popular and even a little jazz.
Harper will play from 11.30am-1.30pm on Wednesday, August 8 at Pāpāmoa Library Entry is free. She is also booked to play her harp at Mount Maunganui Library on September 3 and again at Pāpāmoa Library on November 5.
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15 - 30 August
The Bay of Plenty Steamers kick off their 2025 NPC season on home turf at Tauranga Domain, this Sunday, August 3, taking on Tasman’s Mako in what promises to be an electrifying opener
“Our two All Blacks Emoni Narawa and Pasilio Tosi have been released to play for us, and Timoci Tavatavanawai for Tasman,” said Steamers’ head coach Richard Watt
“Narawa and Tavatavanawai are two of the most exciting and entertaining players in the country and worth the price of
After 2024 saw the Steamers claim all six provincial challenge trophies and push Wellington to the brink in a dramatic 100minute NPC final, the team is back with one goal “The players are pretty hungry to come back, reach that final again, and go one better,” Watt said Tauranga Domain gates open 11am Sunday, August 3 with a curtain-raiser game at 11 35am, then BOP Steamers versus Tasman at 2 05pm Tickets are on sale at: www flicket io
Shaun Micheal and Natalie Wright are ready to take to the stage in ‘Accomplice’ this month. Photo / Supplied
Saturday 2 August
Art in the Park
Original art for sale Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui Weather permitting 9am - 5pm Tauranga Society of Artists
Association Croquet
On Sat Mon & Wed 9 15am for 9 30am start at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St Visitors & new players welcome Ph Peter 07 574 9232
Badminton
Social Badminton, Greerton Hall, Mon + Fri 10 30am – 12 30pm All Welcome Phone Lorraine 027 408 6211
Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), his disciples and early believers All welcome Lifezone
-7-Oaklane-Judea-Tauranga 10am or Youtube Live @10am Joel 021 768 043 info@bethel org nz
Boules - Petanque
Every Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at Club Mt Maunganui Boules available New players welcome Ph Ray 027 756 3565 for times, further details
Indoor Bowls
Saturday, Tuesday and Wednesday 12 45 am start
50+ and over Afternoon tea is provided 14 Norris Street (behind Pak n Save) Carol 022 639 2411
Indoor Bowls
Matua Primary School Hall at 7 15pm New members welcome Come and join us for a evening of fun and bowls Phone Ken 576 6048
Scottish Country Dance Club
Come and try Scottish Country Dancing every Monday evening, 7 15-9 30pm, St Johns Church Hall, Bureta everyone welcome for fun and exercise ph Joy 027 285 3093
St Stephen s Jigsaw Library
Every Saturday 10am-12noon Hire for 2 weeks a variety of 600 puzzles Cnr of Brookfield and Highmore Terrace
Tauranga Scottish Society Sequence dance 4th Sat Monthly at Wesley Church Hall 100/13th Ave 7pm Dancing, raffles and supper All welcome Ph Nola 576 5076
Sunday 3 August
Accordion Music Group
Every third Sunday of the month Welcome Bay Hall
1-4pm $4 00pp afternoon tea supplied everyone welcome to an afternoon of evergreen music Ph Joy 027 285 3093
Bretts Goalkeeping Clinic
Free goalkeeping training for all junior GK from any clubs, Sunday mornings from 9am until 11am Held at Waipuna Park, See you all There!
Electronic Recycling
Electronic Recycling Give your gear a new life Fees apply Otumoetai College Car Park Windsor Rd 8 00am Brian 021 122 8735
Golf Croquet
On Sun, Tues, & Thurs 8 30am for 9am start at Club
Mt Maunganui 45 Kawaka St Visitors & new players welcome Ph Graham 07 572 1032
Quakers in Tauranga
Explore your spiritual journey amongst supportive Friends in our mostly silent meeting Second Sunday of month 10am-12 Brain Watkins House, Cameron Rd/ Elizabeth St Ph 027 458 1322
Otumoetai Rotary Carboot Sale
8 00am for buyers at Otumoetai College Car Park Windsor Road for Otumoetai Rotary Sellers $10 Details Brian 021 122 8735 Bevan 027 461 2127
Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sundays 1:00-3:30pm, at Pond behind 22 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Radio Controlled Yachts for fun and competition Adult beginners welcome Graham 572 5419
Tauranga Model Aircraft Club
Interested in flying model planes?
Join us every Sunday at TECT Park weather permitting between 10-3pm Beginners welcome Directions & webcam on our website www
taurangamodelfly org
Tauranga Organ Keyboard Society
Meets at 1 30pm Carmel Country Estate Social Centre 11 Hollister Lane Ohauiti Tauranga Play or listen to Organ, Clavinova, Piano Maureen 544 5013
Monday 4 August
500 Card Group
Every Monday (except public holidays) from 9 3011 30am, held at Age Concern, 177A Fraser Street, Tauranga, $2 donation, light refreshment provided - all welcome!
Chess at Mount Maunganui
Mount Maunganui RSA Chess club 544 Maunganui Rd, Mondays 6:15pm & 7pm onwards excl Public holidays for more info http:/www westernbopchess weebly com/ or search “Western BOP Chess”
Greerton Garden Club
Meets every 2nd Monday of the month Feb-Nov at
St James Church Hall, Pooles Road, Greerton at 1pm
Visitors Extremely Welcome Ph 579 6003
Invitation to singing men
Harmony-A-Plenty has been singing for twenty years
We practise Monday evenings 7-9pm Ph Frank 576 3037 or David 576 0578
Keep On Your Feet
Omokoroa 11am-12 Settlers Hall 334 Omokoroa
Rd Strength & Balance classes for older adults, all levels of fitness welcome Contact Sharnie on 021 111 8617
Miniatures Club Tauranga
Making it Small Meetings second Sunday each month [Feb-Nov] 10am to 4pm Arts and Crafts
Centre 177 Elizabeth Street Tauranga Contact Jan on 021 214 5192
Recycled Teenagers Gentle Exercise
St Peters church hall, 15 Victoria Rd, Mount Maunganui 9 30-11am Suitable for joint replacements
arthritics recovery from accident & illness Strength coordination & balance Jennifer 027 206 0776
Rifle Range Open Day
Managed by NZDA-BOP branch at TECT All Terrain park, upper Pyes Pa Last Sunday of every month (except December), 9am – 3pm Day fees apply Must bring a valid firearms license, and all rifles and ammo to be inspected upon arrival Info www deerstalkersbop org nz
Tai Chi Practice Group
Join our friendly group Mondays 11 30am Mount
Community Hall, 345 Maunganui Road All ages and abilities welcome Parking available Bus stop nearby
Enquires Jay 022 467 5687
Tauranga City Brass
Tauranga City Brass Band Practice nights on a Monday 7pm to 9pm for Snr Band Jnr band from 5:30 to 7pm Contact Jeremy 021 132 3341
Tauranga and District Stamp Club
Every second Monday (10am) and fourth Monday (7 30pm) of each month
Wesley Hall, 100 Thirteenth Avenue New members welcome Phone Ross 578 8215 or Jill 578 0930
Tauranga Theatre Organ Society
Meet at Baycourt Theatre at 1 00pm Hear and play
Tauranga’s historic, nearly 100 years old, theatre organ All welcome Ph 552 0243
Tauranga Vision Club
Tauranga Vision Club (affiliated to Friendship NZ)
meets 4th Monday each month at Tauranga Citz Club 10 am - noon New members welcome Phone Jim on 022 088 7760
Te Puke Community Menz Shed
48 Cameron Road Te Puke Mon Wed Fri
9am-12 30pm Share your skills & knowledge, learn new skills or redevelop your old skills Phone Mike Harman 027 444 8559 or Phillip Du Plooy 021 756 604
U3A Tauranga Seniors Group
We have interest groups running Mon-Fri Computing, card & board games, dining, films, history, music, photography, exercise, sciences www u3atauranga kiwi nz
Womens Art Group
We are a Women’s Art group who meet every Monday 10am, 68 1st Ave to paint together in a supportive environment Beginners welcome Annie 021 186 4429
Tuesday 5 August
500 Card Club
Mount Community Hall 12 15 pm Fun and friendly group All ages all welcome Afternoon tea provided Parking available Bus stop nearby Ph 027 658 6848
Altrusa Ladies Service Group
Come and join a group of women for community projects & social events Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Ph Pam 027 253 7562 or visit www altrusa org nz We meet 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
Arataki Coastal Club Meet on 2nd Tuesday of the month 9 30am Arataki
Community Centre for friendship, morning tea, guest speaker, dining, outings etc Contact Robyn 572 2908, Bev 575 3348
Body+Soul for 50+
Fun Fitness for men and women Exercise for better health strength and balance to great music Tauranga Senior Citizens hall Norris St Ph Dianne 027 431 4326
Cherrywood Probus
Meet every 2nd Tuesday of Month @ Citizens Club 13th Ave 10 00am Come along for Fun Fellowship And Friendship Visitors very welcome Pam 578 3757
Christian Meditators
We invite you to join our small friendly group of Christian meditators for weekly meditation on Tuesday evenings To join or for more information, contact Paula 027 576 5235
Coffee/Conversation Group Te Puke
Age Concern Tauranga holds a friendly Coffee and Conversation Group, Te Puke Citizens RSA, 179 Jellicoe
Street 10am – 11 30 cost $5pp All Welcome
Free Public Advocacy Service
Need help completing a form? Accompany you to an appointment? Talk to an agency? Come speak to an Advocate! Every Tuesday, Greerton Library, 1-2:30pm
Greerton Indoor Bowling Club
Club Night, Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland
Street New Members welcome Coaching available Phone Sally 021 172 6004
Greerton Walking Group
Meet outside Greerton Library at 9am for a gentle, local walk with a friendly crowd, followed by a cafe visit All welcome Contact Mike 021 180 7429
Inachord Singers Tauranga
Women’s Chorus Join us with our new Musical
Director Dan Ireremia 7pm Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Road Contact: Julie 021 0252 6805 or Sabine 021 111 8659
Keep On Your Feet
Katikati Community Centre 45 Beach Road 11am12 Strength & balance classes for older adults all levels of fitness welcome Contact Sharnie 021 111 8617
Let’s Learn Something New An A-Z of Clubs, Courses & Classes happening now
Find an activity join & do it! All ages www letslearn co nz or ph 07 578 9416
Migrant Seniors Morning Tea
10am - 12pm Multicultural Tauranga complex 1 Historic Village 17th Avenue To register/more information ph 07 571 6419 or email enquiries@trmc co nz
Olympic Style Rifle Shooting
Every Tuesday evening at 7 00pm at the Tauranga
Target Rifle Clubs range, 165 Elizabeth Street, opposite Tyre master Public welcome All gear and coaching provided
Petanque @ Bayfair Reserve
Play social petanque at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Dr 12 45 to 2 30pm, Tues and Thurs Friendly club, all welcome Boules available Call 021 158 0129 for details
Science fiction coffee club
Enthusiasts of science fiction or emerging technologies including AI, electro magnetic frequencies, humanities futuristic future Meet like minded people over a coffee and chat Phone Dan 022 462 3316
Everyone welcome Contact Linda 027 369 0984 or taurangaembroiderersguild@gmail com
Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters
Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7pm and 2nd & 4th Friday at 10am Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 177 Elizabeth St Contact: taurangaquilters@gmail com
Tauranga Model Railway Club
Club meets Tuesday 9 30am & Thursday 7 30pm corner Mirrielees & Cross roads, Sulphur Point Ph Mike 021 939 233
Tauranga Scrabble Club
Tuesday Scrabble Meet weekly for friendly & competitive games at Tauranga Citizens Club 9 30am12 45pm Ph Fay 021 1648180
Te Puna Quarry Park
Many tasks for active volunteers in a friendly team environment 8:30am-noon each week Contact Jennifer 021 132 9585 or email tepunaquarrypark@gmail com
Yoga, Private Classes
Feel uncomfortable in a group setting? Or have special needs? I can design a class to specifically suit your needs/capabilities Contact Asunta 021 061 4394 or yogaindailylife@pl net
Wednesday 6 August
10 Pin Bowling
1pm at 10 Pin Tauranga,135 Thirteenth Ave Mixed group play for fun but keep the score Very occasionally competitive Ph Glenda 021 257 8678
Age Concern Walking Group
A friendly weekly walking group for all ages and all fitness levels 10am start, meet at Pacific Avenue, Mount Maunganui (by the toilets)
Body+Soul 50+Fun Fitness
For better health strength and balance to great music
Men and women welcome make new friends 9 15am Bethlehem hall opposite Woolworths Ph Dianne 027 431 4326
Bolivia Te Puke
Every Wednesday Lyceum Club 8 Palmer Place 1pm4pm beginners welcome Come and join our friendly group Ph Brenda 027 229 6992
Cards - cribbage
You are very welcome to join our friendly group every Wednesday 12 30 for 1pm start at Tauranga Citz Club, 13th Avenue Tauranga Jill 021 160 6143
Coffee/Conversation Group - Brookfield
Age Concern Tauranga holds a friendly Coffee and Conversation Group at St Stephens Church 9 Brookfield Terrace, 10 30am - 12noon, cost $5pp All
Welcome
Improve Strength & Balance
Steady as you go (saygo) Exercise programme keeps you mobile Friendly group 2-3pm Wednesdays at St Johns Church Hall, Burtea Road Phone Angela 576 9847
Marching For Leisure
A non-competitive activity for mature ladies Fun, Fitness and Friendship For details of Tauranga teams please contact Ros Rasmussen 027 272 0908
Newcomers Coffee Meetup Group
Have you just moved to Tauranga? Come along to meet other like-minded people and make new connections For more information email enquiries@ trmc co nzor phone 07 571 6419
Omanu Rebus Club
Join our monthly meeting 9.30am at Mt Maunganui
RSA Enjoy morning tea, guest speaker, raffles other activities for Older Adults. Ph Margaret 021 170 5933
Seniors Fitness Greenwood Park
Join us Wednesdays 9.15am for fun fitness to music. Improve strength & balance & gain more confidence. Open to public also Ph 022 340 6219
Tauranga Embroiderers Guild Meets Wednesdays 7-9pm. Everyone welcome. For venue confirmation please contact Linda 027 369 0984 or taurangaembroiderersguild@gmail.com
Tauranga Midweek Tramping Group Western Okataina Walkway Papamoa or T Crossing Mod. Carolyn 021 253 5175
Tauranga South garden club Meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 1 o’clock at Baptist church corner Cameron Rd and 13th Ave. all welcome. Enquiries Margaret 021 0172 02184
Thursday 7 August
500 Card Club Mount Community Hall. 12 15 pm Fun and friendly group All ages all welcome. Afternoon tea provided. Parking available. Bus stop nearby Ph 027 658 6848
Adult Social Ballroom/Latin Dance Free Beginner Dance Lesson at Club Mt.Maunganui Thursday 13th Feb 7:30pm Ph Dean 021 230 3187 or just come along Visit our website for more information www.udance2 co.nz
Coffee/Conversation Group -Greerton Age Concern Tauranga holds a friendly Coffee and Conversation Group, Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 33 Maitland Street, 10 30am - 12noon, cost $3pp All Welcome.
Creative Fibre Tauranga Knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, felting & dyeing Mondays 9:30am, & 2nd & 4th Thurs 6:30pm 177 Elizabeth St. Enjoy learning new crafts. Phone Joan on 021 323 325
Free Public Advocacy Service Need help completing a form? Accompany you to an appointment? Talk to an agency? Come see us! Every Thursday, Welcome Bay Community Centre, 1-2.30pm. Healing Rooms Prayer
6-8pm Every Thursday St Peters Church Cameron Rd entrance. Experience God’s healing. All welcome. No charge. facebook.com/TaurangaCentralHealingRooms 027 640 1263
Keynotes Women s Barbershop Chorus Love to sing, come along and enjoy the fun and friendship all ages welcome. 7.00pm Wesley Hall, 100 13th Avenue. Bernice 576 4848 Catherine 027 540 0036.
Mt Maunganui Creative Fibre Every Thursday 9.30am - 12.30pm St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Dee St. Mt.Maunganui Spinning, knitting, weaving, felting, crochet etc all fibrecrafts. Very friendly group
Serenata Singers
Join our friendly welcoming group Thursdays 1011 30, Methodist Church Hall, 2 Oroua Street, Te Puke Phone Anne 027 850 3776
Women s Book Group
We are a group of women who enjoy reading books and of course each others company 68 1st Avenue, 1st Thursday each month at 1pm. Jean 021 821 540 Womens Singing Group
We are a group of women who enjoy singing together Learners very welcome Starts February 13th on Thursday 10am, 68 1st Avenue Tauranga. Phone Ann 027 280 3510
Friday 8 August
Free Croquet this Friday! Tauranga Croquet Club invites newcomers to try croquet at the Domain. Fridays, 1.00pm - all welcome, no experience needed. Info: 020 4112 0241
Free Public Advocacy Service
Need help completing a form? Accompany you to an appointment? Talk to an agency? Come see us! Every Friday at Pāpāmoa Library 1-2:30pm.
Cards 500 & Rummikub Senior Citizens Club Te Puke 8 Palmer Place Lyceum Club 12.45-3pm. Come and have some fun Afternoon tea provided All welcome. Contact Brenda on 027 229 6992
Papamoa Indoor Bowls
New members welcome at our friendly daytime indoor bowls club Papamoa Sports Centre Gordon Spratt Park. 11 45am to 3pm. Contact Neal 027 544 5460.
Te Puke Knit Natter
Every Friday 10am to 12pm At Te Puke Library Bring your knitting or crocheting All welcome. Enquiries to Moureen 022 584 1636
Bringing order to the
She’s “THE” jigsaw puzzle lady And she’s also “A” jigsaw puzzle lady – the consummate dissectologist as puzzlers are known
She is Patricia Borne –passionate minder of jigsaws for sale at the Tauranga Harbour City Lions book and puzzle fundraising fest at the racecourse She sells them and she does them. “Oh, the temptation – I see one at the fair and go: ‘Oooh! I’d love that one’.” Been that way since she was a kid.
Borne had a dozen or so 1000 piece puzzles sitting in the cupboard at home waiting to be done. She’s in control of her addiction.
“If there’s one out and I walk past, I think I’ll just put down a couple of pieces An hour later you ’ re still there.” Jigsaws – the ultimate gobblers of time “And I think of all the things I should have been doing ” So those puzzles will stay in the cupboard until she has a bank of “good quality puzzle time” she can call on
Hundreds
Seven hundred puzzles sold at last year ’ s Lions book fair – and probably a whole lot more will do so this year “They’re good business. If we got 1000, they’d fly out the door” And the books of course “Don’t forget the books,” said
Lion Christine Currie Last year more than 800 banana boxes full of mind food, 45 to 50 books in box, were sold at the fair, generating more than $60,000 for worthy causes around town
Lots of boxes, lots of books and a lot of money
Seeking donations
Now the cycle starts again –the Lions are seeking donations of books and puzzles for their November 7-9 sale. So a time to clean out the attic, the spare room, garage, bookshelf and the bedroom
Drop-off points are Furnish Cameron Rd behind the Citz Club, Wet & Forget at the Bay Central Shopping Centre on Chapel St, Woolworths at Bethlehem Town Centre, Bed Post at The Crossing at Tauriko and Bunnings in Jean Batten Drive by Tauranga Airport
A what?
Know a ‘Wasgij’ from a common old garden variety jigsaw? A Wasgij is a jigsaw for the seasoned puzzler, the grownups It’s not the picture on the box, it’s actually what a character on the box is looking at You don’t know; you have to figure it “Thinking outside the square People love them ” But not Borne. She started one but never finished it They didn’t connect “I just don’t like them ” It doesn’t matter because Wasgijs will be first to go at the fair
Some interest factoids Britis John Spilsbury first jigsaw aro a marquetry sa were known as dissections (hence dissectologists) and were maps cut out for educationa purposes
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Hughes is obviously detailoriented, methodical, patient and motivated – traits that often identify set puzzlers apart Hughes has three passions – op shops, theatre costuming and jigsaws She buys three or four puzzles a month “My life is chaos – work and shows – and jigsaws bring order to that chaos They’re therapeutic.”
The science tends to support that contention Apart from assisting visual and spatial awareness, jigsaws are like meditation – replacing stress with a sense of peace and tranquility Until you find a piece missing
Interfaith vision perceives the grace of the Divine as unconfined by frontiers of the world
That the grace of the Divine cannot be the exclusive possession of historical conception, culture, credo, region, race or writ
Interfaith vision perceives that there is no bar for anyone in any part of the creation to glorify the Divine by the particular name as is regionally understood or accepted
If within the heart of a believer, the name they are revering refers to the supreme Divine; that Divine being from within that believer’s heart, hears it
Thus, all names ascribed to the Divine are auspicious and spiritually vital, no matter the credo from which they appear to spring
While each faith path may retain its cultural context, in which there be beauty, bounty and faithconfirming inspiration for that faith’s adherents; culture entwined with spiritual essence can serve to dim rather than declare a faith’s all-embracing message of Divine love
That God is love is universally agreed, and it is in the lingo of the heart that Divine love begs to be expressed
Transcending time, geography and language, the Divine, the ultimate fine-tuner, shapes themself by the force of love, to connect with each who inwardly knocks
Statements as found in James 4:8: “Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you ” highlight engagement with God as being equally reciprocal; and Eastern texts which speak of the Divine’s response-in-measure with each heart’s surrender; open space for individual and ethnic distinction
In the Interfaith community we love to explore these concepts On Wednesday, October 15, at
6 30pm at Wesley Methodist Church in 13th Ave, Tauranga Moana Interfaith members will hold Prayers for World Peace followed by supper All individuals and faith groups welcome; please bring a plate For more information, phone 027 699 8562 or email: tmifc2014@gmail com
in a puzzle. Once upon-a-time Borne would count every piece of every puzzle before it went on sale at the Tauranga Harbour City Lions book and puzzle fair Last year that could have amounted to 700,000 pieces.
Puzzler’s conscience
“It’s my conscience,” explains Borne.
“I didn’t want to mislead buyers ” With the volume of puzzles nowadays counting is impractical. “I just explain we can ’ t guarantee every puzzle is complete. People accept that ” “Yes we do,” said Hughes. The pleasure is still there when the puzzle is finished, bar a missing piece.
“And if I resell, I just mark an X on the box where the piece is missing. We puzzlers understand.” Such are the protocols of puzzling. And you can bet the missing piece is down the back of the couch.
A 1000 piece jigsaw retails at $26 to $28 – but just $4 to $8 at the fair.
“Don’t forget the books – we are collecting now for our November sale,” said Currie.
Books and blokes they need. “A couple of men to pick up the books from the drop-off points would be wonderful,” said Currie. Phone 021 064 5360.
Holding prayers for world peace Churches Active In Our Community
Bhadra Reid, Tauranga Interfaith
Hunter Wells
The consummate puzzler – Lion Patricia Borne with her product Photo / Brydie Thompson
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