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NEWS & ADVERTISING editor’s desk Ellen Irvine From the 07 220 9795 P 021 305 505 [email protected] www.papamoapost.co.nz āpāmoa comes into its own in chance to develop a new passion (page 7). /PapamoaPost summertime. The idea of days at the Or lifeguard Mitch Cowdrey, pictured on beach is what’s drawn many of us to our cover, who has given hundreds of hours CIRCULATION live in this patch of paradise, and there are of his time since he was 14 years-old to 11,800 copies printed plenty of ways to enjoy it. We enjoyed patrol our beach. seeing your summer pics, including this Local builder Chloe Davis is taking her DEADLINE one from Melissa Stebbings of her 10-year- skills further afield, helping to build a Our news and advertising old daughter Aleesa on the beach. school in Ghana (page 4), while mindful - deadline is around the 18th The sense of community spirit in Pāpā - ness guru Annaliese Arnold gives her time of the month. If you’d like us to moa continues to grow, and there’s plenty guiding free meditation sessions (page 10). design your ad, please give us of evidence in this issue of Pāpāmoa Post – Andy Munn has big plans to revitalise our as much notice as possible so PHOTO: MELISSA STEBBINGS our first for 2020. The community has rugby club in his new volunteer role as we can get it right. pulled together to support our Australian coach. And you’ll be exhausted just reading neighbours – from children doing a bake about the busy community service LAYOUT and DESIGN sale, to local businesses and community schedules of the Pāpāmoa College head Inhouse Design and Print groups raising money, plenty of us have students. oﬃ[email protected] chipped in (story page 12). It’s people like these who make Pāpāmoa Then there’s the group of local dads who what it is, and we’re lucky to be here. Enjoy PRINTING are sharing their knowledge of surfing and your read and please get in touch if you Horton Media the ocean, with the goal of simply bringing know of someone doing great things in our families together and giving kids the community. Ellen Irvine RATES New schools make Check out our website papamoapost.co.nz for our competitive advertising rates. progress We oﬀer discounts to regular advertisers. P DELIVERY The publication will be delivered āpāmoa looks set to have two new and Governance Facilitator, two members around the start of each month. schools within the next couple of of the potential school community have years, with the opening date for the been co-opted onto the board. “We expect new Te Okuroa Drive School now pushed the EBOT will start consulting with the Follow Papamoa Post on Facebook back to term one, 2022. community on the school’s vision for /PapamoaPost Plans are also forging ahead for a pro - teaching and learning in mid-2020.” posed Catholic school near the corner of Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education is WE WANT YOUR LETTERS! Golden Sands Drive and The Boulevard in currently preparing a report for Education Pāpāmoa East, to be known as Suzanne Minister Chris Hipkins on Pāpāmoa’s pro - We welcome letters to the editor for Aubert Catholic School. posed 250-student (Year 1-6) Catholic publication. Ministry of Education spokeswoman school. If approved, it will open in term 1 Email [email protected] . Katrina Casey says the decision was made next year. Letters should not exceed 200 words, to open Te Okuroa Drive School in 2022 The Catholic Diocese has called for appli - and may be edited, abridged, or rejected so that it didn’t need to open in temporary cations for the EBOT for the proposed at the Editor's discretion. accommodation with a phased opening school, which takes its name from the of new facilities as they are constructed. Catholic sister who started a home for The school, located in the Terrace Views orphans and the under-privileged on the area, will accommodate 650 students Whanganui River in 1885. Got Ga stoeryt to sIhanre? Touch! from Year 1 to 6. Plans were originally Katrina Casey says the ministry’s report If it’s local and it’s news, we want to know about announced in June 2017 with a $21 million will include details of the proposed school, it! We invite local clubs and organisations to get budget to accommodate a school for 400 its integration agreement, and the candi - in touch and contribute your stories. children. dates for the establishment board. She says Are you a business owner who wants to The Establishment Board of Trustees it’s expected that the minister will consider advertise in this exciting new publication? We (EBOT) for Te Okuroa Drive School has the report during term one, but it is too would love to hear from you. been heavily involved in the design and early to say when a final decision will be Email now: [email protected] . plans for the school, says Katrina. “The made. design stages are well advanced and we Seven applications have been received expect construction to start in mid- for the five roles on the EBOT, but formal March/April this year.” appointments can only be made once the In addition to the five EBOT members minister has made his decision.

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2 ) Pāpāmoa Post ) February 2020 Pāpāmoa head lifeguard Mitch Cowdrey in action for the Junior Black Fins. PHOTO: JAMIE TROUGHTON/DSCRIBE MEDIA Mitch leading the team at the surf club M

itch Cowdrey has grown up at moa club over the years, and represented been wicked. We have even found a few parents down here with the kids getting Pāpāmoa Surf Life Saving Club and New Zealand in the Junior Black Fins, bring - positives out of it. Being in the carpark, we amongst it and enjoying it, it’s wicked.” this summer he’s leading a team of ing home gold in 2018. can go and have those conversations with Mitch is studying for a Bachelor of Design lifeguards to keep us safe at the beach. The “To be head lifeguard is a nice big step up; people about the conditions, which is degree at Wintec in Hamilton and surf life - 19-year-old lifeguard, pictured on the cover, it’s a kind of natural step when you are where a lot of our preventative work comes saving competitions will take a back seat is on totally familiar territory: “I was quite around it your whole life,” says Mitch. “We in. We have enjoyed building relationships this year. But he still came away with lucky because my mum was administering get so much out of it, it’s such a big part of and being with the community.” medals at the Champion of the Bays in Gis - at the club when I was born, so I was pretty our life, and this is a way of giving back. I Mitch believes the preventative work borne in January – he was 2nd in the flags much born in the surf club, I was sleeping just love it.” done by the lifeguarding team is the key to event, 1st in the open board race and iron under the desk when mum worked.” This summer the lifeguards have been the low number of rescues this summer- man, and 1st in the board rescue together With parents Ailsa and Dave long-time operating from portacoms and a temporary with the ultimate goal of zero rescues. The with his brother Scott. lifeguards and administrators, and his three tower and set-up at the domain carpark. heavy swell between Christmas and New Lifeguards will continue to operate on older brothers Ross, Scott and Jake also The old surf club building was demolished Year saw a couple of rescues, and crowds the beach Monday to Friday until the end of heavily involved in surf, the club has always in December to make way for a new surf have been steady through the break despite February, with the last three weeks being been Mitch’s second home. rescue base in 2020. cooler and windier conditions than usual in observational. “That means no flags, but we He started at Nippers (junior surf) as Mitch says the temporary facilities have early/mid January. will be out there ready to respond and so on as he was old enough, went on to worked well while the club awaits its new “What we love seeing here at Pāpāmoa is doing the preventative work,” says Mitch. Rookies and qualified as a lifeguard at the building. “It was definitely a process getting that it’s a real family beach. Most of our Weekend lifeguards and flags will continue age of just 14. He’s competed for the Pāpā - it all set up, but for the situation, it’s actually swimmers are families. When you see the until Easter (mid April).

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āpāmoa mum and builder Chloe Davis is packing up “Their learning environment is so bad. Their classroom her tools and heading to Ghana to help build a school. [walls] have holes in them and dirt floors, with no desks Chloe will stay in the village of Tetrem in the West and no whiteboards.” African country for three weeks while building the roof of As a mum of three kids aged six, nine and 10 who enjoy the school as part of the Good Foundation School project. the privileged Pāpāmoa lifestyle and schooling, the Golden The project is led by Nelson teacher Jaimee Perrett, who Sands mum was keen to make a difference for the West together with other international volunteers has previ - African children. ously helped set up a school library, provided new text - “It’s a way of sharing what I know and giving back. There books, furniture and white boards, and now embarks on will be so much to gain from it; it will be a full-on cultural the most ambitious project yet – to rebuild the entire experience and just the diversity of working with different school. people.” Chloe will travel in April with a team of six Kiwis to the Chloe’s Mount Maunganui-based employer, McMillan remote village, on a journey that will include a 28-hour and Lockwood Bay of Plenty, has donated $2500 towards flight followed by a 21-hour drive. The village has electric - Chloe’s trip and plans to continue to allocate funding to ity for just one hour a day and has only one shop. similar causes so its employees can take part on an annual As a self-described homebody, the three-week trip will basis. Chloe Davis. take Chloe entirely out of her comfort zone but fulfils a Chloe is fundraising to raise an additional $2500 she dream of using her building skills to help give back. When needs for the trip to cover all expenses such as vaccina - she was approached about joining the project, she jumped tions, insurance and contingency plans required to visit at the opportunity. a Third World country. She’s keen to hold a giant garage “I watched an amazing video about the school and pro - sale, sell demolition materials and is inviting businesses accept donations. ject, and I was in tears. The kids are so grateful, they are interested in sponsorship to get in touch. She also If you can help Chloe’s journey to Ghana, you can email so beautiful anMd happyu; theys havte jaust gont notghing. rawlalntys to takre satationiesry foer thes chil drfen uand ins hapdpy to sh er aat Cvtdav [email protected]. et C

lassic car lovers are in for a treat when the Bay of truck. Funds will also be raised from stall fees for the day – Plenty Mustang Club gathers for a fundraising rally in it costs $15 for a market stall. Pāpāmoa this February. Don says the idea originally was to raise money for Pāpā - Don Whitworth, Pāpāmoa Lions Club member and mem - moa teen Bella Martin’s assistance dog – the club previously berships chairman, says the rally will raise money for the supported the cause with a fundraiser movie. But when Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust. Bella and mum Tracy reached their fundraising goal, the Photo credit: Sam Warren The rally will be held during the Pāpāmoa Lions Club Lions decided to support the assistance dogs trust as a Market on Sunday 23 February, at Gordon Spratt Reserve, whole. 8am to midday. Bruce Lewis of the Bay of Plenty Mustang Club says cars Don hopes the mustangs will attract big crowds to the from all over the region will come for the day to support the market, and that they spend up big at the Lions Club’s food cause. Between 12 and 20 cars are expected.

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4 Pāpāmoa Post February 2020 Pāpāmoa Post Sprinkler ban in Pāpāmoa police stalwart place for Pāpāmoa fills new post A A sprinkler ban was put in place late last month following peak water usage combined with a hot, and mostly dry, weather forecast. new community constable role has been created for Tauranga City Council has asked residents to stop Pāpāmoa, but the officer filling the role is a familiar using all sprinklers and irrigation systems until further face in the community. Senior Constable Adrian notice. Residents can continue to water their gardens, Oldham has been a frontline police officer for more than 40 by hand-held hose, at the cooler times of day, between years, with the last eight of those stationed in Pāpāmoa. 5am and 8am, and from 7pm to 10pm. Originally from Rotorua, he has worked around the Bay of The city’s current water demand is up by 40 per cent Plenty including 10 years in Mount Maunganui, but now on normal average water use. Average usage during the loves to call Golden Sands home. year is around 41 million litres per day, but on 20 Jan - The community constable role was created due to Pāpā - uary this hit 58 million litres per day. That’s the highest moa’s rapid growth. Community constables focus on prob - use on record since water meters were installed. lem solving and crime prevention at a local level. They aim City Waters Manager Stephen Burton says hot and dry to be visible, accessible and familiar to their community. Pāpāmoa community constable, Senior Constable Adrian days have meant water usage started climbing as early Their regular work may include walking the beat, talking to Oldham as November. “With temperatures climbing recently business owners and pedestrians, meeting with community we’ve seen a further jump in water use. The absence of groups and organisations, identifying community concerns, rain in the foreseeable future means we now need to and building partnerships with the community, government place a ban on the use of all sprinklers.” and non-government agencies. Restrictions are necessary when usage of drinking It’s a great fit for Adrian, who describes himself as a “peo - water is above the threshold of 50 million litres, for ple person” who aims to be approachable. lives in Golden Sands with his wife and loves the Pāpāmoa more than five days in a row with no significant rain in “I like dealing with people, I love helping the public, and lifestyle. the foreseeable forecast. Restrictions were initially I love resolving issues,” says Adrian. “If I can work out an “It’s got a nice laidback atmosphere. I enjoy running and delayed because of forecast rain, which did not materi - answer to someone’s problem, that makes me happy, taking my dog for a walk on the beach.” alise. whether it be big or small. Every incident is different.” Adrian encourages anyone with an issue to contact him “We urge people to be mindful of how they use water. Part of his job is providing a police presence in the com - via the Pāpāmoa Police Station. Small changes in and around the house can go a long munity, particularly around the shopping areas. “I’m an old-fashioned policeman with old-fashioned prin - way, especially when it comes to watering the garden.” “I know most of the shopkeepers in Pāpāmoa, and people ciples. I’ve been in the job so long that nothing surprises Sprinkler restrictions aim to reduce outdoor water were contacting me already – now in the community con - me. I’m not judgemental, and I care about the community. use to avoid the need for more stringent measures. stable role it gives me more time to put 100 per cent into “Some people say they don’t want to bother you with it Should water use remain high, the next step would be a those smaller enquiries.” because it’s so minor. Whether it’s minor or a major issue, hose ban. He also liaises with Neighbourhood Support and the I’m more than happy to speak with you or guide you to the Tauranga City Council is investing $150 million in the Pāpāmoa Community Patrol, volunteer organisations which right service. development of the new Waiāri water treatment plant, he says are doing a fantastic job in the community. “I’m still very passionate after 40 years; I still wake up that will provide relief for the city’s drinking water sup - Adrian, who has twoJ chilOdren aIndN two gUrandSchild reFn, OeveryR mor ninTg anHd looEk foSrwaErd to itI. IN love iSt.” PIRAply aTnd mIeeOt the fNutureA needL s o f Ta uranga. Don ’t mis s out! TRA VEL EVENINGS RE GIS TER If y our Ne w Y ear’ s r es olution is t o s ee mor e o f the w orld, then le t us inspir e y ou. TOD AY! Seat s ar e DIS CO VER S OUTH & VISIT THE US A limit ed. CENTRAL AMERIC A

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group of Pāpāmoa dads who love the lifeguard and dad of four kids aged between Gavin says the idea started with inviting other. It’s a nice informal way of making a ocean and want to bring kids together two and nine, says he wanted to bring peo - his and Todd’s friends and networks to get group.” through surfing have started an ple together and give something back to the kids from different schools together, but The group is not about surfing lessons – informal surfing and beach fun group for community. they decided to open it up to the wider com - it’s not a drop-off activity, and parents need kids. “We’re just local dads who wanted to help munity. to stay and play with their kids. Gavin points Gavin Bisman and some of his mates get kids into the ocean and meeting other “There are parents who aren’t beach peo - parents wanting surfing lessons to Hakanini started the group Bay Groms in November kids to do something fun together. It’s great ple themselves but want their kids to be Surf School, but he’s happy to “give you a as a way to help get local parents down to for their mental health and physical wellbe - part of it. Others might go to the beach but few tips and help push you into a couple of the beach with their kids for a swim, splash, ing and helps give them more confidence. It not surf. waves”. boogie board or surf. gives kids the chance to meet other kids at “It’s just setting a time to get the kids “Every day there’s one or two kids catch - Just a few weeks after starting a Facebook the beach and have fun in the sea.” down to the beach to meet each other and ing their first wave; that’s been a gratifying group, it had hundreds of parents joining up The group meets on Wednesdays at the play, and offer education, how to read rips. thing for us, to see kids getting stoked off and around 30 children coming to the beach beach by the Pāpāmoa Domain – everyone They will get to meet other kids who are in surfing.” each Wednesday afternoon. is welcome, and whoever can make it turns their neighbourhood, or a lot of them know To find out more, join the open Facebook GaNvin, ane expereiencedd surfe r, aqualifi ed pup l rain, haail or sn hine. each other but the parents don’t know each group Bay Groms. for y our l and ?

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passion for helping parents connect Katia, who is mother to two primary They soon realised they shared similar with their children and ease their school aged boys, explains: “Nichola and I interests and a passion for mindfulness, anxiety has seen two Pāpāmoa women refer to the book throughout the course in meditation and movement. team up to offer a new course. guiding families through anxiety, worry, “Yoga and dance can help kids express Katia Grodecki, who owns 3118 Yoga, and nervousness, and fear by teaching them to their emotions,” explains Katia, who moved life coach and teacher Nichola Stuart, have utilise mindful movement, breathing tech - to Pāpāmoa from Canada in 2017 with her been inspired by the highly regarded chil - niques, journaling, mindfulness meditation family. dren’s book, Aroha’s Way, to create the techniques, and affirmations.” Nichola, who is originally from England course for parents and kids. Nichola, who also has two young sons, and has lived in Pāpāmoa since 2012, previ - Aroha’s Way: A Children's Guide Through specialises in working with families though ously worked as a secondary teacher in Emotions, has been well received as a her business, The Empowerment Founda - dance and physical education, before resource to help families broach the sub - tion. She says the course supports parents retraining in early childhood education in jects of fear, worry, nervousness and anxiety and children at the same time. New Zealand and launching The Empower - with children. “It will give them the opportunity to really ment Foundation. Now Katia and Nichola have used the connect. Being in tune with your own child “These early years from zero to seven are book for their four-week course in Pāpāmoa is so, so important. Parents will go away so important; I realised I can make a great this February to help children and their par - with some amazing tools. There’s so much difference with this age group.” ents navigate the various challenges they pressure on children, and every child is dif - Meanwhile Katia has been inspired to might face in the transition to the school ferent. Both Katia and I get excited about offer yoga for teenagers, as a way to help Katia Grodecki and Nichola Stewart year. They’ve had the backing of Aroha’s giving them the tools to build that with the huge amount of issues that today’s Way author Craig Phillips, and publisher resilience.” teens deal with. Wildling Books, for it to be the basis of the The pair connected after Nichola To find out more or sign up, contact 3118 curriculum. attended restorative yoga Nat 311e8 Yowga. Yorga. o le for Leanne F

ormer Tauranga City councillor Leanne a nutshell,” says Leanne. “You are there for uary the lowest it had been in 20 years. In Brown has swapped the council the community. What I already know from some instances, houses are selling before chambers for real estate. my time on council has helped me and is photos are even taken for the listing, says Leanne chose not to stand for re-election helping people I meet along the way. I love Leanne. in 2019 after four years as a councillor. Prop - helping people understand Tauranga; the When she left council, Leanne said she erty is something she’s always been inter - area and the housing. Being able to talk buy - wanted to continue to work in a community- ested in, and Leanne says it’s quickly become ers through things like why we have smaller focused role where she could make a differ - Leanne Brown. evident that the skills and knowledge from sections in some areas, what’s the new type ence, and she feels that her new direction fits her time on council translate into the indus - of housing typology going to be in the next the bill. try. five to 10 years, about zoning.” “I think listening is the key thing. I love “It’s being able to work with people and Houses are in demand in Pāpāmoa, this community and I want to give people for people, and that’s what I did at council in with the number of houses for sale in Jan - AwhTat thY eyO waUnt.”R e H ikur ang i SER VICE Se rviced A par tments Age i s b ut a n umber, e specially w hen y ou a re livi ng l ife t o t he f ul l w ithout c om prom ise. FR OM JU ST Our n ew Hi kur an gi A par tments ar e d esigned to b e a t t he h eart o f o ur s ociable s upportive community. W e t ake p ride i n e nsuring o ur ap ar tments ar e m ore t han j us t a b eau tifu l an d functional s pace a nd i t i s o ur p rivilege t o p rovide ﬂ exible c are a nd s upport t hat s uits y our n eeds. These w ell- appointed o ne a nd t wo b edroom ser viced a partm en ts p rovide a n op ti on f or r esiden ts wh o w ould e njo y s ome a ssistance wi th e veryda y domestic t asks s uch a s c leaning a nd m eals. You c an m ake a n a ppointment t o v iew t he n ew show a partment b y c alling J anet o n 0 7 57 2 3 029.

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āpāmoa Rugby Club has a new coach and big plans to revitalise the club with a focus on family. Andy Munn, who spent 18 years overseas playing and coaching rugby, returned to Pāpāmoa two years ago and is excited to take up the volunteer role. His plan is to build both community and membership, making the club more family-friendly and elevating its game. “We want to create a club culture where the community and whānau members want to join and be involved. They don’t necessarily have to play but just get down and watch and support a team and hang out after the game. “ Andy says he’s been blessed with rugby in his life; people from many different countries have been amazing to him and he feels like it’s his time to give back. “I don’t have any background with the club, so it’s a clean slate. It’s exciting.” PapFIT bootcamp

Despite his long stint overseas, Andy is a familiar face in because it creates that culture.” the community – he is a teacher at Te Akau Ki Pāpāmoa The new-look club has kicked off 2020 with a free eight- School, and was a foundation teacher at Tahatai Coast week series of bootcamps open to anyone in the commu - School when it opened in the late 1990s. nity over the age of 16 – no matter whether they play One of his goals is to elevate the senior team back to rugby. PapFIT was conceived by junior coach Luke O’Sul - Division 1 next year. He also wants to start the club’s first livan, who wanted to showcase the club’s inclusive culture. women’s team, and improve retention of young players. The club is grateful to local fitness gurus who are giving “The under-age (group) in Pāpāmoa is strong. We want their time to run the bootcamps, which include strength young kids to watch the seniors and aspire to play for the and conditioning, mobility training, ZUU, HIIT, Crossfit seniors. It’s about building a connection with the Pāpāmoa Alliance and Mount Wrestler. children who could be the potential future senior players, Pāpāmoa Rugby committee spokesperson, Julia Mank - Andy Munn during his playing days. that’s a massive goal for me and it will take time.” telow, says the club’s presence in the Christmas parade and With the population growth in Pāpāmoa, the club also a family fun open day on February 1 are part of the wider wants to attract people new to the area to come and meet plan to have a stronger community presence. people. “A big focus is getting the girlfriends, wives and To get in touch with the club, please go to its Facebook kids involved; that’s one of the most important things page. Ne w Year Ne w Home Completion Mar ch 2020

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free meditation session at Pāpāmoa Beach has struck a chord with the community, with more than 200 people joining the session within its first month. Annaliese Arnold, founder of Mindful Mummas, started the event to share her passion for meditation with the wider community. Every Sunday and Monday morning at 6.30am, the group gathers on the beach by the domain for a themed 30-minute guided meditation. Bad weather doesn’t stop the session – instead of meeting at the beach, Annaliese guides a meditation via a closed Facebook group (Pāpāmoa Morning Meditators). Annaliese, a Pāpāmoa East local who is a mother of three young children, says meditation and mindfulness transformed her life after she discovered the practices three years ago. “I'm incredibly passionate about meditation and the power of meditation as a tool to ease stress, find calm within oneself and tune into one's inner knowing,” she says. “I can honestly say it’s what helps me show up as the mum, wife and woman I am.” That impact has prompted Annaliese to start the group and give her time to help others. The sessions are attended by men and women of all ages, beginners and experienced meditators. “A lot of people are realising that time to themselves is really important, just the practice of meditation and what it can do for us. People are wanting to take time out and get tuned in and come back to who they are. I had a mum bring her 10-year-old daughter, which is really cool. It’s open to everyone, it’s a complete mix of people.” The early morning session helps set a positive tone for the day, and the week ahead. Meditation and mindfulness have become popular with top sportspeople and businesspeople, who appreciate the focus the practice provides. Everyone can benefit, says Annaliese. “It’s giving it a go. Just being able to have that impact is so powerful. Anyone can do meditation, and it can be done anywhere; it’s something you can do in your own time and space. But I love the idea of bringing a group together, and just the energy that comes. It’s so strong.” Annaliese Arnold To find out more, join the Facebook group Pāpāmoa Morning Meditators or contact Annaliese via the Mindful Mummas website.

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10 Pāpāmoa Post February 2020 Casting a new light on Pāpāmoa fishing Pāpāmoa Beach Surfcasting Club members Peter and Jenni Hyde. W

hile most of us are asleep, down on bers are retired. They can fish every morn - test of your gear.” the best time for fishing, when the fish the beach there is some serious ing at change of light and go home and Adds Jenni, if you’re lucky you might get spawn and come closer to shore. fishing going on. have a sleep. Whereas those who fish a kingfish, which need to be specifically The club has regular competitions which The Pāpāmoa Beach Surfcasting Club has around midnight often have young chil - targeted. are “reasonably friendly”, says Jenni, as around 45 members, and some of them dren and it’s the time that best suits their Jenni loves kahawai. “They are beautiful well as non-fishing social gatherings, take advantage of the quiet dark hours to family. smoked. A lot of people consider them to such as dinners, ten-pin bowling and get some of the best fish. Jenni and Peter tend to set up their be the rats of the sea, but nothing tastes quiz nights, so the whole family can be “A lot of our members fish through the gear on the beach beyond the houses at better straight off the smoker.” involved. It also competes in inter-club night,” says Jenni Hyde, who is the club’s the end of Pāpāmoa East, where not Bill Lauchlan, who is a founding member competitions with Whakatāne and secretary. “We have three or four brilliant many swimmers go. They moved to Pāpā - of the club as well as a past president and Rotorua. fishermen who catch most of their fish moa from Canterbury last year especially current vice-president, joined the group The club is open to all ages – there are a from 11pm to 2 in the morning, they have for the town’s sunshine, sea and water three years ago after moving from Auck - couple of junior members who are under the headlights and rod lights and they get sports. land. 17 – and the sport is inexpensive to get plenty of fish.” Club members mainly catch snapper, as “I used to fish in the Hauraki Gulf, which into, says Peter. Night-time and “change of light” are a well as kahawai. Says Peter: “Depending on is different altogether to this. I love it. Just “It’s not about having flash gear. It’s great time to catch, says Jenni’s husband the time of year you’ll pick up the odd being on the beach, you find a log to sit on about where you place it, how you present Peter, who explains that snapper are quite trevally, and there’s been a few gurnard. To and rest away the time. What better place the hook and bait, and the time of day.” “spooky” and don’t like the bright sun. make it really exciting you might hook a to be?” To get in touch with the club, email Jenni Peter says a number of the club’s mem - stingray. You can’t eat them, but it’s a good From after Christmas through to June is at [email protected]

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12 Pāpāmoa Post February 2020 PPāāppāāmmooaa CCoolllleeggee lleeaaddeerrss 22002200 Pāpāmoa College’s 2020 head students Zane Gibbs, Rogan Long, Grace Green and Joshua Jacob. Pāpāmoa College’s head students for 2020 are Head Boy Joshua Jacob, Head Girl Grace Green, and Head Students Zane Gibbs and Rogan Long. that I need to pull through,” says Grace. “My goals this year “Personally, I would just like to grow as a person and are to really focus on unity and wellbeing, and make sure make the most of this opportunity. I believe that we have a Josh Pāpāmoa College is a place where everyone feels safe and genuinely great team and I am excited to make the most of welcomed. I’m also really hoping we’ll have another suc - our unique traits and strengths.” cessful Pride Week.” Rogan has been involved in sports including basketball, Grace is a big lover of the arts and has been involved in netball and volleyball, and has competed in cross-country, started at Pāpāmoa College in 2015 as a Year 8 stu - the school’s productions of I Am and Bugsy Malone, as well athletics, and swimming sports. She’s been part of LMS and dent and is excited to step up as head boy. as competing last year at Dance NZMADE. UMS leadership teams and this year is her third as a whā - “It was something that I worked really hard to achieve She is also a leader of the school’s Gay Straight Alliance nau leader. and I was super proud to be offered this opportunity.” He and has attended meetings since she started at the school. A vice-president of the Leos Club alongside Josh, Rogan aims to continue to improve the activities put in place by “Very excitingly, in 2019 we managed to organise Pāpāmoa was given the opportunity to be a part of the Bay of Plenty his predecessors and put his own spin on things. “I want College’s first Pride Week. Last year I was privileged INFSeTlEloPw yo huetahd le satduedresnhtip Z parnoe gramme and the Youth Sports our school to be the school of choice for kids in our area enough to be a part of the senior council, so I’ve helped Bay of Plenty Council. whether that is for sports, music and arts or technology. I with running and organising several events as well as com - After graduating from Pāpāmoa College, Rogan plans to hope to strengthen the [bond] between year levels and municating messages to and from teachers, staff and peers. get a teaching degree and eventually teach overseas. make inclusivity more of a priority for students.” I was also lucky enough to be a part of the school ball com - also has a long list of respon - Josh loves his school for the range of opportunities it pro - mittee for 2019 and we’ve already started work for the sibilities and activities he’s embarked on during his time at vides. He has taken on roles including being a whānau 20H20e abda lls.”tudent Rogan college, notably being a member of the 2019 senior school leader and senior council member, and last year was Grace’s future plans include doing a Bachelor of Arts, council and being a whānau leader. Last year he was involved in senior volleyball, senior B cricket, rugby 1st XV, majoring in English and psychology then continuing her involved in all school events, including organising cross- BOP secondary school sport councils, and senior council. studies to become a clinical psychologist. country, athletics and Rugby By The Beach. He’s played vol - He was also vice-president of the Leo Club, assistant started at Pāpāmoa College in leyball and waterpolo for the school, and represented coach for the AIMS Games 7s team, head whānau leader for 2014 as a Year 7 student and feels “beyond privileged” to Tauranga Waterpolo Club, which led to being named on the Rawe, an organiser for cross-country, school representative be named a head student for 2020. 03 Boys New Zealand Waterpolo Training Squad. at ANZAC Day commemorations, a referee for BOP Rippa, “With this role comes great responsibility and I am Zane, whose goal is to become a builder, is grateful to an organiser for Pink Shirt Day and LGBTQ+ week, and a excited to be able to leave my footprint and carry out my have been given the opportunity to be a head student. facHileitaadto gri rfol rG Graucme boot Day. goals and ideas. It is important to me to be the greatest “It’s exciting and awesome to be a part of this leadership Next year, Josh plans to attend Waikato University to advocate for the students at Pāpāmoa College and I hope team and I can’t wait to see our school grow and make the study for a Bachelor of Education, with the aim of becoming to find a way for student voices to be heard louder and culture come alive. A goal of mine this year is to encourage a PE teacher for Years 7-10. clearer than in the past.” students to be the best they can be, and be as actively , who started at Pāpāmoa College in Year Rogan, who is the school’s student representative on the involved in everything that's on offer as possible. For 10 after moving from Australia, was overwhelmed to be Board of Trustees, also wants to boost school spirit and myself, I would like to become the biggest and coolest role- named as the school’s head girl. pride, as well as supporting the overall wellbeing of all stu - model for these students to look upon so they can stand “It means people believe in me, which is great, but also dents and staff. where I am one day too.”

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reathing life back into old or damaged ing workshop in Sydney, Bill’s current work can take your dining room suite or lounge furniture is a passion for Bill Purdie. with furniture brings together all his skills. He suite and make it look like new again, or if you finds it satisfying breathing life back into old have just one chair that needs fixing, we can Bill, the face behind the Pāpāmoa business pieces, saving the owner money in the pro - fix that, so you’ve still got a full set. I get a lot Futura, is a builder with more than 40 years’ cess. of pleasure out of that.” experience who is now using his skills to “The joy we see… people are just blown While Bill enjoys working with antique fur - restore and makeover antique/vintage and away. People often say ‘wow, it’s better than niture, he also fixes newer pieces that have modern furniture. we’ve ever seen it’. Sometimes we fix some - been damaged or broken, often during house The business has struck a chord with the thing they thought couldn’t be fixed,” says Bill. shifts. current movement towards reducing waste “Furniture seems to have special memories Since arriving in Pāpāmoa in 1990, Bill has and restoring old pieces, rather than buying for people; we do a lot of sentimental pieces, seen plenty of change: “At that time, people new. Customers are coming from as far as fixing something that used to be Nana’s. I were leaving Pāpāmoa because it was getting Katikati and Whakatāne to Bill’s Te Puke fixed a very special grandfather clock too busy. This was before the plaza was built, Bill Purdie. workshop. recently; the owner is pleased how well it and all our shopping was at Bayfair. I used to With a varied career that has included turned out. know everyone when I walked into the plaza. building houses, managing construction “We can do a full restoration, or withPāNowp wāhenm you goo oaut t oC Pāpoāmaoa Esast y oKu indergarten crews and setting up a furniture manufactur - antiques, we can do what’s appropriate. We could get lost.” Tshines in sunflower contest

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14 Pāpāmoa Post February 2020 Pāpāmoa Post Revamp for Pacifica Skin cancer I chronic disease By Dr Franz Strydom of Skinspots an and Janet Walker have had Pacifica and inspiring in the very attractive setting only since October, but already there is a which Pacifica provides. R buzz happening around the changes they Ian and Janet have always loved Pacifica have made. and are excited about creating a stylish and different tactic is needed. Just waiting until Having had an award-winning garden welcoming garden centre, café and home - ecently actor Hugh Jackman was the cancer is large enough for surgery is centre in the past, they are happy to be wares destination for the Pāpāmoa com - diagnosed with another basal cell expensive for patients and health services. back in the industry and they and their munity and Tauranga/Te Puke region. carcinoma (BCC). It is now the fifth Early treatment of sun-damaged skin friendly, experienced team are committed Pacifica is the obvious choice for people time that he has needed surgery to his nose with topical ointments has been proven to to creating something beautiful, boutique looking for both plant selection and exper - for the most common cancer in the world. make a significant difference in the number tise, while offering discerning customers a For many New Zealanders, the stress of of cancers you stand to develop in the very special shopping and culinary experi - living with recurrent skin cancers is part of future. One study found the rate of skin ence, says Janet. everyday life. cancer halved within a year when treating The adjoining café, now named White Our lifestyle, genetics and geographical one side of the face. Ginger, is in the process of being renovated. location contribute to us leading the way in The best-known topical treatments are With the experience Janet and Ian bring the number of skin cancers per capita. an effective four-week course of 5- from owning Nourish Café in Te Puna, Regular sun exposure has left many of us flurouracil and photodynamic treatment White Ginger promises to be another pop - with chronic sun damage over large areas (PDT). PDT treatments take from 15 min - ular destination venue for customers who of our skin. This means prematurely aged utes to two hours, pending the protocol are looking for that special experience skin with multiple skin cancers needing used. At Skinspots we see this as an inte - which a garden centre/café mix provides. surgery. The number of skin cancers gral part of the services we offer, and we And for people looking for beautiful gifts increases the older we get. are one of two clinics in the country that and homewares, Pacifica offers a very wide About 60 per cent of people who have can offer treatment of large areas of skin as selection of artisan products and stylish had one skin cancer will be diagnosed with a single treatment. giftware in their gorgeous homewares a second one within 10 years, according to store. New product is arriving regularly, so a 2015 study in JAMA Dermatology. every time you wander through the store, In other studies, your odds increase dra - you’ll find new and exciting giftware and matically if you’ve been diagnosed with a furniture items. “It’s a lovely store and get - second BCC or squamous cell carcinoma. ting better every day,” says Janet. You have a 40 to 70 per cent chance of The garden centre is currently making being a repeat customer within just two to way for fresh, new product and so there are three years. The more cancers you have many bargains to be had. had, the more you are likely to get in the “Pacifica has lots of instore specials right future. Dr Franz Strydom. now, so it’s a great time to be rejuvenating Prevention of sun damage is always your garden,” says Janet. “Come in and have important as a first line of defence. Once a coffee and a wander – you’ll love the re- you have accumulated enough sun damage We care about PAPAMvamp.” OA to start worrying about skin cancer then a your skin. Call us now to make an appointment for WATER BORES LTD your peace of mind. Skinspots Skin Cancer Clinic is proud to provide skin cancer checks at satellite 027 498 9506 | [email protected] clinics at The Doctors Papamoa and Papamoa Pines Palm Springs. www.papamoawaterbores.co.nz An appointment with one of our highly trained clinicians uses three diﬀerent proven techniques:

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ith the Christmas break behind us and that list our stock. We have another 2400 homes under con - of New Year’s resolutions posted to the fridge, struction, and 13,000 more in the pipeline. Plus it’s around this time that we start looking to we’re now building state homes in the provinces for the year ahead. the first time in decades. Whenever I attend the Pāpāmoa Lions Club Mar - I meet regularly with Accessible Properties, kets, one of the issues you raise with me most often Kainga Ora (previous known as Housing New is housing. Whether it’s housing availability, afford - Zealand), our councils, The People’s Project, devel - ability or quality, there is no denying that the hous - opers and iwi to keep up to date with our community ing crisis we inherited persists. And it’s having a big needs. Our city is desperately short of social housing impact on many families. and options; we're all working to address this. Before we came into office, the previous govern - You may have also seen in December that Finance ment sold off 7000 state houses over nine years – Minister Grant Robertson has announced a $12 bil - with 1140+ sold in Tauranga alone. And they did it lion capital spend, including $6.8 billion for trans - in the middle of a housing crisis when families were port projects. I will continue to raise the needs of our living in cars or motels, and some kids were doing growing community to the Finance and Transport Angie Warren-Clark, centre, with members of the Street Kai team. their homework by torchlight. Ministers to ensure that Tauranga gets its fair share When this government took over, we immediately of spend. stopped the sell-off of state houses. Over the past We know that there is still much to do – and we’re two years, we’ve also ramped up the building of state hard at work getting on with it. Pāpāmoa Residents &hou sRes aacrosts tehe cpounatry, yaddeingr 36s00 hAomes to soHacppiy aNewt Yieaor! n (PRRA) P

āpāmoa Residents & Ratepayers conclusion to the issue of chip seal vs hot Waste minimisation is also a concern. cost per household of between $300 and Association (PRRA) will hold its first mix road sealing, which has caused issues Amy Brasch of Tauranga City Council $400. meeting for 2020 on Monday February in the Oriental Parade area. In the same Waste Management team told a recent PRRA president Philip Brown presented 10, at 7pm at Legacy Gardens. area, including Oreti Cres and Beachwater PRRA meeting that waste in Tauranga is his own proposal for a solution to the In 2020 the organisation will continue to Dr, there is also discord regarding the worse than anywhere in the country per waste problem. In 2023, the Government advocate for the Pāpāmoa community on removal of bespoke streetlights. A petition capita, producing twice as much waste as levy on council for waste disposal will ongoing issues including the replanting of was presented to council chambers in Christchurch, which has a ratepayer- increase from $10 per tonne to $60 per the Wairakei waterways. More than 30 res - December. funded service. Tauranga City Council is tonne. This cost will be passed on to idents have given their feedback to the The PRRA supports the Bayfair Under - proposing a suite of services for residential ratepayers. Philip suggests that all packag - PRRA, which is liaising with council and pass Alliance (BUA), and encourages Pāpā - properties from 2021. This would include ing should be returned to the source for the will provide an update this month. moa residents to email MP Phil Twyford to a rTanRgUe oS f Tbi nT tUypLesL aOndC siHze sA toT c over four provider to deal with; a system he says has The group also continues to wait for a voice their concerTnsa. uranga Kitchens types of rubbish, at an estimated average worked overseas. By Graham Strange Papamoa Residents and TREMAINS Ratepayers Association CABINETMAKERS Join your local residents’ and T• KitcKhen • Vanities • Furniture Put you r t ru st in Bo b t o g et the ratepayers group’ and have a say on • Office & Shop Fittings be st pr ic e f or you r pr oper ty and t o important decisions affecting Papamoa! • Alterations & Renovations make the s ale pr oc ess ea sy . Residential PRRA membership carries a small annual subscription of www.taurangakitchens.co.nz Commercial Bob Tulloch | Sales Consultant $10 for 1 person, and $15 for 2 or 07 542 4408 027 453 2757 Industrial more people. Subscriptions run P 021 532 798 07 929 6010 from April 1 to March 31. M [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] To complete the membership form, E www.tremains.co.nz 27 Enterprise Drive, Papamoa 027 6145586 • 07 9259301 please go online to A www.papamoaprogressive.co.nz. www.kirklandelectrical.co.nz For Kitchens to suit your lifestyle Trem ain R eal E stat e BOP Limit ed . Lic ensed Agent REAA 2008 . Payments can be made using one of the following methods. 1 Direct Banking to the following account, 12-3407-0058195-00 with your name and entering “Subs” in reference box. 2 Take to a General Meeting on 2nd • Professional instruction Monday of the month commencing • Small class sizes at 7pm, in Legacy Gardens on • Sprung ﬂoors Te Okuroa Drive. • Offering classes for everyone from two-years to adults 3 BALLET – JAZZ – CONTEMPORARY – BARRE FIT Mail to your Treasurer, Peter Powley, Now accepting registrations 45 Oriental Parade, Papamoa 3118. www.papamoadancestudio.nz | 1267 Papamoa Beach Rd [email protected] 16 Pāpāmoa Post February 2020 Pāpāmoa Post MP for Bay of Plenty Todd Muller H

appy New Year, Pāpāmoa. Isn’t it great and lifeguards all do an incredible job with lemons they’ve grown. highways that motorists deserve in return to finally say we are in 2020? I hope an increased population and you are a This sense of kindness even extends to for all the tax Labour has stung them with. that, like me, you had the opportunity credit to the Bay of Plenty as a tourism des - those across the Tasman. It’s been heart- We’re proposing to complete our original to relax and rejuvenate over the summer tination. warming to read of the fundraising initia - Roads of National Significance and begin a break. I’ve loved spending quality time Pāpāmoa has a very strong sense of com - tives that Pāpāmoa businesses and second-generation programme to connect with loved ones, exploring the beauty of munity and this is apparent when follow - individuals have organised in honour of our regions, unlocking their vast social and our countryside and relishing the ing posts on social media. It’s impressive to bush fire victims on Australia’s East Coast. economic potential. wonderful produce our region grows so see how quickly people respond to calls for It’s a tragic time that brings out the best in Rather than sting motorists with new well. help from their neighbours, even if they many of us and demonstrates the spirit of and larger taxes, National will look at fund - Pāpāmoa’s campgrounds, motels, cafes, don’t know each other (yet). When drivers mate-ship that our two countries share. ing these programmes via infrastructure pubs, shops, restaurants and beaches make have misjudged the tide, there’s always a 2020 is going to be an exciting year for financing and procurement, including com - our area a popular destination for visitors willing crowd of 4WD owners to haul them New Zealand, with a General Election to be mercial revenue schemes, partnerships and I congratulate all of those who sacri - out. If a dog’s been let out and found lost held. We don’t know the date yet, but with the private sector, and capital injec - ficed time off to ensure our region’s visi - and scared, there’s always an animal lover National will be ready whenever it’s called. tions from general government spending. tors experienced safe, happy and to take it in and keep it safe until its owner If we’re given the chance to govern in 2020, I’m going to work hard to help National memorable holidays with us. Those on the is found. And it’s wonderful to see people National will be the party of infrastructure. make 2020 a year of success for the Bay of front line in retail and hospitality, first sharing their produce if they can’t use all We will get on and build things. We will Plenty and New Zealand. I look forward to rePsponaderss, passenigeor transpor t proviaders yosf th e oberrifesf, av ofcadoos, crou rgCettesh and riinvs est in the safe, efficient, high-quality your company on the journey. C

hris Shearer has always been passionate and three knee reconstructions, Chris chose to about fitness and is thrilled he could turn shift his focus and share his passion for exercise his passion into a career. with others. And now Chris has won accolades with the Chris says the Pāpāmoa team is honoured to club he directs, Pāpāmoa Snap Fitness, named be recognised for its hard work and will con - the New Zealand Exercise Industry franchise tinue to strive to provide a quality service and facility of the year. facilities to the Pāpāmoa community. Says Chris: “From a young age and throughout “As a team we are truly humbled and hon - my school years I was always involved in com - oured to be recognised as New Zealand’s top Snap Fitness CEO Ty Menzies with Pāpāmoa club manager Sara Duncan petitive sports. I’ve always had a passion and franchise facility. While no award will truly and club director Chris Shearer. interest for physical activity, and it prompted me define who we are, what we are about, or what to study and complete a diploma in sport and fit - we are working towards, it is still a warming ness.” reminder that what we are doing is truly making But after suffering a significant head injury TOa difDfereDnce iMn imUprovLinLg pEeopR le’s lives.” MP FOR BA Y OF PLENTY Holiday Ca Conne ct wit h T odd or hi s T eam at re re the B ay o f Plent y Ele ctor at e O c e Befo hool Open 9 am t o 4 pm Mon day t o Fri day Sc are A 3/9 Domain R oad, P apamoa 3 118 C Aft M PO Bo x 11114, P apamoa 3 15 1 er P 07 54 2 05 05 School E Todd.MullerMP @P arliament. go vt.n z PAPAMOA & ARATAKI Care W www .toddmuller .co.n z F Fac ebook. com/T oddMullerMP TERM 1 2020 PROMOTION Book After School + Before School Care, and get 20% off your Before School Care bookings!* Go to www.play-time.co.nz and click any ENROL/BOOK button. If you’ve registered Authoris ed b y T odd Muller MP , 3/9 Domain R oad, P apamoa. with aimyPlus before, you can use your same username/password. *T&C’s apply. Energy Efficient Heating for your Home Expert home solutions

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The Rock Community Garden Pāpāmoa For anyone not sure where our garden is, we’re next door to 53 Hartford Avenue. T

he gardens are producing a variety There are more people wanting ised for mid-February. visits. Is there anyone out there who of food and plenty of ground cover. to help, and we're looking at regular The Good Neighbour organisation is is keen to help behind the scenes to Keeping up with the overall days as well for targeted improve - reaching out to meet all community help make this happen? We will have a maintenance of the gardens is a ments. gardens, and this is likely to provide meeting at 4pm on February 8 at the challenge. The big clean-up last year was suc - good info and support for us. gardens to encourage fresh ideas, and Plans for 2020 are to plant more cessful, however there are still a few The trust recognises that more plan for the trust’s annual meeting. fruit trees, and to reduce the number areas which we need to clear of excess needs to be done to create facilities so For further information, please call of garden plots to a realistic volume. materPapamoaial. A working day wTideill be or gChartan - we cFebruaryan host groups f o2020r educational 07 575 0407. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Papamoa 0:16 1.7 0:58 1.6 1:45 1.6 2:37 1.6 3:33 1.6 4:32 1.7 5:30 1.7 6:26 1.8 0:52 0.3 1:45 0.2 2:36 0.1 3:27 0.1 4:18 0.1 5:10 0.1 0:02 2.0 0:57 1.9 Tides 6:17 0.5 7:00 0.5 7:47 0.6 8:38 0.6 9:34 0.6 10:33 0.6 11:32 0.5 12:29 0.5 7:20 1.9 8:12 2.0 9:03 2.1 9:53 2.1 10:44 2.1 11:34 2.1 6:02 0.2 6:57 0.3 12:40 1.7 13:21 1.7 14:05 1.7 14:54 1.7 15:48 1.7 16:45 1.7 17:44 1.7 18:42 1.8 13:24 0.4 14:18 0.3 15:10 0.2 16:01 0.2 16:52 0.1 17:43 0.2 12:26 2.0 13:19 1.9 18:49 0.5 19:32 0.5 20:19 0.5 21:10 0.5 22:05 0.5 23:02 0.4 23:58 0.3 19:38 1.9 20:32 1.9 21:25 2.0 22:17 2.0 23:09 2.0 18:35 0.2 19:29 0.3

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Moon Phase R12:52 S0:23 S0:51 S1:23 S2:01 S2:47 S3:41 S4:43 S5:52 S7:06 S8:20 S9:33 S10:45 S11:56 S13:05 R0:07 R13:49 R14:49 R15:50 R16:52 R17:54 R18:53 R19:46 R20:33 R21:15 R21:52 R22:26 R22:59 R23:32 S14:13 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Papamoa 1:54 1.9 2:53 1.8 3:54 1.8 4:53 1.8 5:50 1.8 0:14 0.4 1:04 0.4 1:50 0.4 2:32 0.4 3:12 0.4 3:51 0.4 4:28 0.4 5:06 0.5 Tides 7:54 0.4 8:54 0.4 9:54 0.5 10:55 0.5 11:52 0.5 6:41 1.8 7:29 1.8 8:14 1.8 8:55 1.9 9:35 1.9 10:13 1.8 10:49 1.8 11:26 1.8 14:13 1.9 15:10 1.8 16:09 1.7 17:08 1.7 18:04 1.7 12:45 0.5 13:34 0.5 14:19 0.4 15:01 0.4 15:40 0.4 16:18 0.4 16:55 0.4 17:33 0.4 20:25 0.3 21:23 0.4 22:22 0.4 23:20 0.4 18:56 1.7 19:44 1.7 20:28 1.8 21:10 1.8 21:49 1.8 22:27 1.8 23:05 1.8 23:43 1.7

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*Not for navigational purposes Tide chart supplied by OceanFun Publishing, Ltd. www.ofu.co.nz NOTE: For Tauranga tides add 40 mins. 18 Pāpāmoa Post February 2020 Pāpāmoa Post News in Brief Pāpāmoa Beach clean-up Te Puke Highway works

at Gordon Spratt Reserve, Alice Way, from 8am to mid - Projects by Bren is hosting a beach clean-up at Pāpāmoa A diversion remains in place on Te Puke Highway for day on Sunday February 9, and Sunday February 23. An Measles vaccinations Domain on Sunday, February 9, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. road works, with one lane closed. Traffic coming from Tau - indoor art and creative market is held on the last Satur - Tools are provided but if you can bring your own gloves and ranga towards Te Puke will be re-routed via Tara Road, Par - day of each month in the Pāpāmoa Community Centre. bucket this would be helpful. Organiser Brenna Roband ton Road, Bell HRoande tshte nL biaarcsk oton tpo eTref Pourkm e Highway. This This month’s market will be on Saturday February 29. says: “LMetr's G gi veex houibr ibteioaunt icfulol scoinasgt ltinheis a nmdo snurtrh ounds a diversion will remain in place until April, to allow for con - clean up after the mad summer rush, and all the holiday- struction of pipes alongside the road. Selected pharmacies across the Bay of Plenty makers have headed home.” and Lakes districts are now offering an additional Pāpāmoa improv group The Honest Liars is performing way for people aged 16 to 49 to get their free MMR Get in quick – this iLse tghoe lsahsto week to catch Pāpāmoa a comedy show at The Jam Factory (Historic Village) on (measles, mumps and rubella) immunisation. In Pāpā - artist Graham “Mr G” Hoete’s HOME exhibition at Tauranga Sunday 9 February Mat a7rpkme,t a dnad ttehs e first Sunday of the moa, Unichem Excelsa and My Pharmacy Pāpāmoa are Art Gallery before it closes on February 9. month thereafter. Tickets $10 and are available at the door offering the service. Drop by one of these pharmacies or or online at www.honestliarsimprov.com. call ahead to arrange your immunisation. Toi Te Ora Public Health says that although the numbers of new Arataki School is hosting the Bricks of Plenty Brick Show measles cases in New Zealand and locally has fortu - on Saturday 8 February from 9am to 4pm. Entry is $5 – age The Little Big Markets is not holding a Pāpāmoa market nately reducePdr ionp reercteyn tp wrieceek su, pthdea rtie sk is still real. three and under are free. Tickets are available at the door. in February. The Pāpāmoa Lions Club Market will be held There are still ongoing outbreaks here, in the Pacific and further afield. Pāpāmoa the way we were Sand Scuttle cancelled Tauranga house values increased by 2.1 per cent over the last quarter, reports QV. The average value is now T $763,422 – up 5.9 per cent year on year.

his old postcard of Pāpāmoa from The Sand ScuttleB fruinddgraei slers esvoents planned for March 197I6n, osuurp rpeligeud labry f eTartaucyr,e shows 2020 has been cancelled, with the event to return in Phāopwā umnodeav:e Tlohpee dW thaey a Wreea wWaes rien ,t he 2021 once the new surf club rescue base is built. 197w0es. invite you to send in your old photos of Pāpāmoa. Bridge lessons are on offer at two local bridge clubs. We’d love to see your pics. Te Puke Bridge Club is offering bridge lessons starting Please email either March 11 at 7pm, or March 13 at 10am. The course of lessons is $70 including a one-year member - [email protected] ship. Contact June on 07 573 9113 or 027 274 7391, or email [email protected] for more informa - tion. Mount Maunganui Bridge Club is offering evening bridge lessons starting Thursday February 13. Contact Bren 07 575 2474 or 027 256 0774 for more informa - Friendship club on a roll tion. P

āpāmoa Palms Friendship Club has basic requirements,” says Trevor. almost doubled its membership in the A free coach trip to Hamilton Gardens in last two years from 60 members to November (pictured) is an example of one more than 100. of the club’s benefits to members. Past president Trevor Swindells says the “The weather was beautiful, and the Gar - growth of Pāpāmoa has helped boost num - dens were as stunning as ever. With our bers, with many retirees moving to the monthly meetings spreading into walking area from Auckland. But the club’s reputa - groups, lunches, a book review group, tion for organising many and varied events coach tours, cinema and theatre trips and is also attracting new members. an open mind for new ideas, this all helps “As a Friendship Club, one of our aims create an environment that is active and has been to provide events to attract a keeps the mind working.” broad selection of retirees, but not all To find out more, phone club president, retirees have much money beyond their Pete Dolden, on 07 574 8320. Cartmill & Leanne Brown Marketing Consultant Parish Furniture 027 270 7892 repairs service [email protected] FURNITURE RESTORATION facebook.com/LikeLeanne • nance OVATIOaNirsS & mainte Ph 575 0407 or 0276 247 247 RPlEuNmbing rep 571 8955 Buying, selling, investing? Call me! • pgrades servicing & u • Gas allation epairs & inst Brett McBurney Solar HW r • epairs Registered Drainlayer clearing & r Water Reticulation Services • Drain • Residential • Commercial • Storm Water • Sewer HHoouussee && PPrrooppeerrttyy Industrial • Commercial • Residential • Water services d operated lly owned an e ASAP • Earthworks Loca we will com Repairs & Maintenance Gareth Innes Electrician 5 743 348 & [email protected] Repairs & Maintenance Call 027 epted 027 550 6240 stercard acc Visa and Ma 027 589 7352 Papamoa Beach Call Mike - 027453 4476 [email protected] www.watertightdrainage.co.nz [email protected] Pāpāmoa Post February 2020 19 www.papamoaplaza.nz R E M E M B E R 1 4 F E B R U 7 Gravatt Road, Papamoa ARY 07 5720383

ing Papamoa Plaza experiences the busiest retail trad The records tumbled in December and January as period ever! r free gift-wrapping bers were up, sales were up and those utilising ou Foot traffic was up, car park num nta 0 gifts individually wrapped in December. Free Sa service were well and truly happy with over 17,00 os taken, printed, and available to download. s also proved very popular with over 10,000 phot photo ully en and the free gifts Santa provided were gratef As usual, numerous “Selfies with Santa” were tak ists to “the big guy”. ived by kids of all ages keen to explain their wish l rece tart, ing towards the completion and opening of Best S January saw the “ramping up” of construction lead ming on stream in the next few weeks. while our new office block will see new tenants co why we love being here! It is all happening, all go and all right here! This is David and the team at Papamoa Plaza

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crazy over the The Cheesecake Shop Papamoa went e the local favourite, Christmas period! Pavlovas proved to b as they quickly sold out. are some crafty new With Valentine’s Day coming up there r some sweet deals, cakes on their way; watch this space fo couples’ cakes and more! a sample and check Come in to see the friendly team, grab y. out the custom design cakes of the da Toddle r Time - TUesdays every week of sc hool term - it’s free! 10am - 11a m in the foodcourt FebrUary • back to school • Valentine’s day march • oﬃce bloc k tenants ﬁtting out april • schoo l holidays: science (wa roadshow tch this space and F acebook for details)