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RATES Contact us for our The popular Polar Plunge returns to Pāpāmoa. Pictured is a previous event. competitive advertising rates. We offer discounts to regular advertisers. G DELIVERY The publication will be delivered et your costumes ready and take a win big for local not-for profit organisa - Pāpāmoa community always blows her around the start of each month. deep breath – the Pāpāmoa Polar tions, sports teams, or clubs – cash prizes away with its creative costumes, and there Plunge is back for 2021. of $1000, $500 and $250 are at stake. The will be “best dressed” prizes. After a break in 2020, the annual more entrants from an organisation, the The big splash Polar Plunge will take highlight of Pāpāmoa Beach’s winter more chances they have to win. place at the beach at Pāpāmoa Domain in Follow Papamoa Post on calendar is back on Sunday 20 June, from Entry is free, with entrants enjoying a front of the surf club. For more details, the Facebook and Instagram 10am. free hot chocolate on the beach “plus heaps free registration link and up-to-date infor - /PapamoaPost Organiser Julia Manktelow of Pāpāmoa of goodies and fun stuff”, says Julia. mation on weather and changes, follow the Unlimited says it’s time to “get freezin’ for The dress-up component while not com - Facebook event “Pāpāmoa Polar Plunge WE WANT YOUR LETTERS! a reason”, as the event is an opportunity to pulsory is always popular – Julia says the 2021”. We welcome letters to the editor for publication. From the editor’s desk Email [email protected] . Letters should not exceed 200 words, T and may be edited, abridged, or rejected at the Editor's discretion. he opening of the new Pāpāmoa Surf Once again, this community has proven given from the heart and this night has Rescue Base is momentous for our why it’s one of the best places to live in become one to treasure in our memories whole community. New Zealand. Last month the team at (page 13). Get In Touch! The vision, drive and volunteer hours Golden Sands School put out a call to the Kindness seems to be a theme in this Got a story to share? that have gone into this project are out - community to help them support a issue. Caring for others is something that If it’s local and it’s news, we want to know about standing. The building is a credit to our local family needing a hand. A Night for comes naturally to Sarah Horne. We loved it! We invite local clubs and organisations to get community, and while its principal pur - Oscar was created to bring together the meeting this Pāpāmoa East local and hear - in touch and contribute your stories. pose is to help save lives in the water, it’s community and raise money for the Bis - ing her story about her mission to support Are you a business owner who wants to also going to be a fantastic community hub man family as six-year-old Oscar under - new mothers (page 7). Then there’s the advertise in this exciting new publication? We and meeting place for other groups and goes treatment for leukaemia at Starship children at Tahatai Coast School who are would love to hear from you. organisations. Hospital. The community response has making sure their peers are getting a nutri - Email now: [email protected] . Congratulations to everyone involved in been incredible; the list of donations tious Eblrleeank Ifravsitn (e page 6), and Keegan Millar this project, and on behalf of the commu - rolled on, day after day, from both local who at age 21 spends his free time trying nity, thank you for this legacy you’ve pro - businesses and individuals. Cash dona - to better our city (page 9). Let’s all spread vided for the future. Read more about the tions, raffle and silent auction prizes, a little kindness. official opening on page 10. vouchers, toys, and baking, these were all
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2 * Pāpāmoa Post * June 2021 Pāpāmoa Post Bay Patrol does local lifeguards proud I
n the style of Bondi Rescue and Piha Rescue, the new TV show Bay Patrol skills and confidence it’s given them, and the people they are sur - showcases the crucial work carried out by lifeguards at Mount rounded by, were my biggest reasons for encouraging them into Maunganui. surf. They will make friends for life. Front and centre is Pāpāmoa’s Jamie Troughton, who has been a life - “It’s empowering for them, it’s such an amazing life skill. It’s guard for almost a decade. Being part of the show was an opportunity to applicable on many levels, and so many career levels. Having promote the work done by lifeguards, and the beautiful coastal strip, says lifeguarding on your CV ticks so many boxes: community Jamie, who is a member of both Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa Surf Life spirit, dedication to a cause, first aid.” Saving Clubs. Jamie came late into surf lifesaving. Growing up in Waharoa “It’s been hugely positive. A lot of it is focused on the regional guards, near Matamata, he had always loved the beach and spending the paid lifeguards who are from all three clubs – Mount Maunganui, his summers at Pāpāmoa East with his family. Working as a Ōmanu and Pāpāmoa - so there is a great opportunity for people to recog - sports reporter and photographer, he became interested nise what the Ōmanu and Pāpāmoa lifeguards do too.” in surf sports and started to get involved. While the summer period showcased on the TV show was “light on res - He decided to train as a lifeguard after being on the cues”, it succeeds in portraying the huge amount of patrol hours and pre - beach when a man drowned at Pāpāmoa Domain. Now ventative actions performed by the team, as well as their extensive first he’s been on patrol for almost a decade, and encour - aid skills. ages anyone to give it a go. Says Jamie: “Because so many of our rescues at the Mount are up Mauao, “The whole thing of ‘in it for life’ is so true,” he says, our call-out squad needs to be really upskilled in first aid. Summer is the referencing Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s slogan. key time for people getting into trouble on Mauao, due to the sheer num - “It’s never too late. You don’t even need to be a good ber of visitors, the dry and dusty tracks causing people to slip, and the risk swimmer. You can qualify as a Patrol Support and not of dehydration.” go in the water, which is great for people who have first As the father of three teenage girls, one of Jamie’s proudest moments aid skills or like helping people.” was the day that his two oldest daughters, Pāpāmoa College students Abi, Jamie is a talented photographer whose Dscribe Jamie Troughton. 17, and Sophie, 15, were on patrol with him for the first time. Over the Media Services photos are often shared online by the summer, Abi was employed as a paid lifeguard by the regional lifeguards surf clubs and in this publication. He doesn’t court the – a dream job – and she patrolled with her dad. limelight of reality TV but is grateful for the publicity Bay “Lifeguarding has been the most amazing thing for my girls,” says Jamie. Patrol has provided for beach safety. “It’s been great for that “It’s a really positive, encouragingT anad nuurturringa scenne fogr thaem. T–he l ife ae dsucaution.b” urb of Pāpāmoa P
āpāmoa residents are invited to voice one of the examples given at the recent promises, promises, LIES”. to get it off your chest and on a bigger their frustrations with council-related Pāpāmoa Residents and Ratepayers Humour is encouraged, says chairman stage.” matters in a humorous way by coming (PRRA) meeting, together with “We are Philip Brown: “If you have a pet peeve, To enter the bumper sticker competition, up with a bumper sticker slogan. missing the LINK – Pāpāmoa East to the this is your moment. Humour is good go to papamoaresidents.co.nz. Read more “Yes, Tauranga is part of Pāpāmoa” was Tauranga Eastern Link” and “Promises, and gets the message across. It is up to you on the PRRA on page 15.
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4 Pāpāmoa Post June 2021 Pāpāmoa Post New school off to strong start P
āpāmoa’s newest school is growing in numbers and plans are underway for a new playground. Suzanne Aubert Catholic School opened at the beginning of this year with 80 learn - ers, and now has a roll of 92 and a waiting list for both preference and non-preference families. Principal Anthony Mills says the school roll can increase to 150 next year, and this could potentially be brought forward to this year to meet demand. The children of Suzanne Aubert Catholic School in their Book Day costumes. The present stage 1 buildings can accommodate 200-250 learners – stage 2 would see another block or hub added. “It was really good to get term one under our belts and get ourselves established,” says Anthony. “The learners have really older and the younger learners. every day.” (Andrew Macdonald), who read from his connected with each other; there’s really “It really is a dream come true and a real The school’s learners have been involved new book The Super Weirdos and the Bat - strong friendships forming between the privilege and honour, we pinch ourselves in planning the school’s playground, which tle of Bash. is expected to be completed before the end Mr Mac helped judge the best costumes, of the year. and was impressed by the creativity and “We really wanted them to have agency commitment to costumes which included and ownership and leave a legacy,” says characters from Dr Seuss books, Harry Pot - Anthony. “They all designed the play - ter, fairytales, superheroes, animals and ground and constructed their designs with many more. Lego and construction material. It was Anthony says the school community is wrapped up in learning through play.” supportive of any school initiatives such as Using the kids’ ideas – which include the book day. everything from tunnel slides to ziplines – “The learners really get in behind it, Isla Bessa, Tui-May Blackburn, Ivanna Morgan-Bower, Aviana Vergara, Geneva Mills, the school is working with playground sup - everyone loves it. We also had a special day Harper Conroy, Sierra Conroy and Claudia Vergara. pliers to come up with a final design. for St Patrick’s Day. It’s all about promoting The school recently enjoyed its first the joy, that fun factor.” Book Day, with children dressing up as This term the school is focusing on their favourite book characters and enjoy - whanaungatanga, creating a sense of iden - ing a visit from local author Mr Mac tity and belonging.
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A Te Whānau ā Tahatai
group of big-hearted Tahatai Coast School with the kids, and they love it,” says Dianne. “It’s students are leading the charge to ensure for everyone, any kids who want to come along all their classmates get a nutritious with their friends. It’s quite social, to get to have breakfast. breakfast with their friends is quite a draw - This term the school has started Te Whānau card.” ā Tahatai (The family of Tahatai), a student-led Student leaders wear a special badge and breakfast club. help with the set-up, serving and clean-up, with Teacher Dianne Pellow noticed the need and the support of teachers and parents. While the when she suggested it to staff and students, breakfast is currently being served on Mondays everyone was on board. Dianne put the call out and Thursdays, it’s gaining momentum and for students to be involved, and was impressed other days may be added. to have a group of around 20 year 5 and 6 stu - Student Chloe Ah-sin says she loves Te Whā - dents put their hand up to take the lead. They nau ā Tahatai because she can “meet new peo - are now rostered to help serve breakfast to ple, have fun, and help kids out”. their classmates. The initiative has had fantastic community The club runs twice a week, and all students support –the students wrote a letter to Fresh - are welcome. They enjoy Weetbix, toast with Choice Pāpāmoa and owners Simon and Alex jam, Marmite or honey, a cup of hot Milo, or Doole were more than happy to donate bread something special – like pancakes or a special Some of Te Whānau ā Tahatai’s student leaders, from left Jake Thompson, for the project. cultural experience. It’s a warm, inviting space Amelia Joynt, Honor Bourke, Luca Tyler, Zari Poulton, teacher Dianne Pellow, Weetbix has been donated by Sanitarium’s in which students can come from 7.30am- Chloe Ah-sin and Lilly Adams. KickStart Breakfast programme, and Rick Mills 8.15am to eat, spend time with their friends, Trucking has made donations so the school can and relax before their school day begins. buy whatever else it needs. Families in the “We have guest teachers coming to breakfast school community have also donated items club each week and simply hNaving bereakwfast Motiti protection asurch aes tinnaed fr uit. A
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6 Pāpāmoa Post June 2021 Pāpāmoa Post Sarah steps up for new mothers E
verybody wants to hold the baby, but But having her second baby 18 years doula is from a Greek word linked to sup - who wants to hold the mother? later, Sarah found that many of her new porting new mothers. Sarah undertook lac - Pāpāmoa’s Sarah Horne is making it friends at mums’ groups did not have that tation coaching, though she is not a her mission to do just that, by supporting ‘village’ support, and also had unrealistic lactation consultant, and now supports new mums and parents in the crucial first expectations of life after baby. families under her business Routachment, weeks after having a baby. “I was supporting all these women, named after a blend of routine and attach - Whether it’s bringing nourishing meals I’ve always done that – I’ve got 28 cousins ment. and baking, supporting with breastfeeding, on one side, that’s a lot of babies and She runs workshops for pregnant first- mental health and healing after birth, that’s what we do. The expectations of time mums teaching things antenatal Sarah wants to be the “big sister” you wish the mums about what life was going to classes might not, such as physical healing, you had. be like in the fourth trimester and beyond, basic care for baby, breastfeeding trou - When Sarah had her first baby at 19, I was dumbfounded. Their lives got bleshooting, protecting your mental health she was wrapped around with love and cracked wide open once they had the and navigating the new normal in regard support by her large family. “I had my mum baby.” to the change in your relationship. She also and aunties and cousins, and I thought In supporting her new friends on their provides in-home coaching after baby is that was normal. I thought everybody had journeys to motherhood, Sarah realised born, and postpartum clinics. a village. When any of my sisters and she could make a difference to more “A mother is such a pillar of the commu - cousins had their baby, everybody downed women. An art teacher for over a decade, nity, if you build strong mothers, you build tools.” she retrained as a postpartum doula - strong babies and strong communities,” says Sarah, who lives in Pāpāmoa East with her partner Ricky and two-year-old daugh - ter Sailor. “I try and be that slightly older sister, the experienced older sister that knows her stuff but you’ve got that relationship where you can cry on the phone and be vulnera - ble. Pretty much everything I apply is from experience, and on the job, what worked for me and other families.” says Sarah, or even better, organise a meal That includes bringing nutritious meals, train with other friends and be their vil - lactation cookies and “boobie brownies” to lage. support breastfeeding, and being a sympa - It’s important work that Sarah feels is a Sarah Horne at work supporting new mothers. thetic and knowledgeable ear. “No expec - calling: “This is a job I feel entrusted to do tations, no disappointment” is one of her and I’m so passionate about. I’ve seen ‘the catchphrases. village’ save lives.” The best thing you can do to support Contact Sarah via her website routach - new parents is to drop them off a meal, ment.com. Meet Our Hygienists
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Pāpāmoa Post June 2021 7 Pāpāmoa Post Talitha takes top spot P
āpāmoa swimmer Talitha McEwan has ing the open and age-grade sections of the She also won gold in three distances in At the NZ Open Water Championships achieved the selection criteria for 2.8km Around Rabbit Island swim, the the New Zealand Secondary Schools she won the 7.5km women’s race, and just the World Junior Open Water 1250m Around Leisure Island swim, and Aquaknights Open Water Champs, as well hours later also won the 2.5km distance. Championships. But her elation has turned the 500m Main Beach Swim. as the Global Swim Series. She also won the Round the Mount Swim to disappointment as the event which was and the Bridge to Bridge in Tauranga to be held in the Seychelles in August has (overall female and age group winner), and been cancelled. was first in the 14-15 years national The 15-year-old, who is coached by Mike schools title for 3.5km and 1000m at the Lee and Tai Daniela at Evolution Aquatics, Banana Boat New Zealand Ocean Swim won the 7.5km at the New Zealand Open Series Rotorua event. Water Champs, and swum under the time From 10 races at NAGS in Wellington she for her age group in the 1500m (17:30.14). claimed eight medals including four golds With the Seychelles on ice, Talitha’s focus and a couple of new Bay of Plenty records is now firmly on the NZ Short Course in her age group. Championships (25m) in August, and Now at 15, Talitha is also able to give requalifying for the Junior World Champi - back to the sports that have given her so onships in open water again next year. many opportunities. She is a qualified surf To qualify, Talitha will need to again win lifeguard who patrols for Mount Maun - her age group in the relevant distance at ganui, and is in the Surf Life Saving High the NZ Open Water Championships held in Performance Squad. She is also qualified as Taupō in January 2022, and also achieve an Inspector of Turns (IOT) for swimming the age group prescribed time in 1500m competitions. freestyle at a specific meet stipulated by Veronika urges people in the community Swimming NZ (usually NZ Opens and/or to support kids who are fundraising for National Age Group Championship/ NAGs). sports: “I don’t think a lot of people “Both of these competitions are held in a realised how Covid has affected sporting 50m pool so Talitha will need to buckle clubs.” down and train hard with our limited Donations from businesses have been access to 50m pools in the Bay of Plenty,” harder to get, sausage sizzle fundraisers says mum Veronika McEwan. “Currently couldn’t take place for many months, and Rotorua has a 50m outdoor pool, and our the sprinkler ban means that carwash closest indoor 50m pool is in Hamilton.” Talitha McEwan completing an event at the Banana Boat New Zealand Ocean Swim fundraisers haven’t been able to go ahead. It’s been another successful year for the Series. “If people do see kids out there in the car Mount Maunganui College student, who wash or selling sausages, please get behind shone at the Banana Boat New Zealand and support them. A lot of kids are strug - Ocean Swim Series. At the Mount event at gling to keep up with their sport. It’s a big Easter, she won nine gold medals, includ - issue.”
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8 Pāpāmoa Post June 2021 Pāpāmoa Post “I think I’ve earned THERE’S A MELOYELO my say” E-BIKE FOR EVERYONE K The Ascent MD Mid-drive step-through eegan Millar is new to the Pāpāmoa mountain bike. Residents and Ratepayers Association 630 watt-hour. Grey-blue committee, and he’s its youngest or greenstone. member by far. Keegan, 21, has long been interested in civic affairs; he planned to run for Tau - ranga City Council in last year’s by-election $ before it was cancelled and Commissioners 4395 were brought in. Keegan, who is also a member of the Mount Ratepayers Association, spends hours of his free time every week delving The Tranzit MD into council matters – reading reports, attending meetings, and conducting his A mid-drive town bike also own research. suitable for light trails. 522 The former Pāpāmoa College deputy watt-hour or 630 watt-hour. head boy is interested in “the things that Steel blue or ruby red. happen in the background that no one really knows about”. Having lived in Pāpāmoa since he was Keegan Millar. aged three, apart from a brief stint study - $ $ ing in Auckland, Keegan is a passionate local. 3695 - 3895 He would like to see better council com - munity facilities in Pāpāmoa, especially in bills, and my age also means that I will bear the fast-growing Pāpāmoa East. “At the the brunt of any decisions that our council moment down this way there is no social makes much longer than [the people] who The Traverse MD welfare centre, or sports centres. A Memo - suggested I shouldn’t have a say. I think I’ve Mid-drive high-spec rial Park [style playground] would be fan - earned my say.” mountain bike, 630 tastic. Keegan describes himself as “a bit of an “In Tauranga we are being provided very out-there character”. Working as a live watt-hour. Volcanic red little by the council. You come and live in a sound engineer since he was 15, he has his or charcoal. beautiful place, but there is not that service own sound engineering business, Orbit being provided.” Entertainment, and is in his first year of a He accepts that ratepayer associations Bachelor of Business Studies at Waikato $ can sometimes be echo chambers. One University’s Tauranga campus. He also of the biggest issues, he says, is the plays hockey for the Mount Maunganui/ 4395 non-acceptance by locals of the growth Tauranga premier league team and coaches of Tauranga. In an organisation domin- hockey umpires. ated by home-owners concerned about He spends his free time on civic matters, rates, Keegan sometimes cops criticism and is working with previous council can - The Town’nTrail that he is not a ratepayer but says didate Matthew Gill on a project to crowd- Rear hub-drive. that shouldn’t stop him from having his fund CCTV cameras in neighbourhoods Massive 630 watt-hour say. across Tauranga. “I pay rent, which directly contributes to He intends to stand again for Tauranga battery. Electric blue or the rates bill. I also use the community council when the next election comes greenstone. facilities and pay user fees, I take the bus around. “I’ve got a real love for Tauranga as often as possible, I work to make money and would like to have a decision-making for commercial ratepayers to pay their position.” $3495
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Twelve years of work comes to fruition – surf club officially opens
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legacy for the community, built by the not end up with a place like this without commu - “This journey has been over 12 years in the community: after 12 years in the making, it nity support…. you have ended up with a facility making,” said Jim. “The original trustees had a was a day of celebration at Pāpāmoa Surf that’s as good as it gets.” vision for it to be the heart of Pāpāmoa in the Life Saving Club when the new surf rescue base Stuart Crosby, former Mayor of Tauranga and domain. That vision has been fulfilled. The facil - was officially opened on 22 May. Patron of the Pāpāmoa Surf Rescue Base Trust, ity has been delivered to our original brief: by the The keys to the $5.2 million facility have been was MC for the occasion. Stuart spoke of the community, for the community.” officially handed over to the club by the Pāpāmoa growth of Pāpāmoa from when he arrived as a The new facility is the result of more than Community Surf Rescue Base Trust, which led young boy in 1966 when there were just a couple 10,000 volunteer hours. Jim thanked the many the project. of hundred people living in the area. “This mag - financial donors and people who have con - It was a moving occasion as speakers remi - nificent facility is a reflection of that growth and tributed to the project in many ways, and the life - nisced on the journey of surf lifesaving in Pāpā - development.” guards for the work they do for the community. moa from as early as 1934 until today, and Ross Merrett of Pāpāmoa Surf Life Saving Club Throughout the process, the club had grown looked to the future as the new building will shared some of the history of the club: though it stronger by overcoming challenges associated leave a legacy for at least the next 50 years. was only officially registered as a club in 1990 it with the transition. Dignitaries from Ngā Pōtiki welcomed visitors goes back to the 1930s. Photos were shared of The new facility is almost triple the size of the to the auspicious occasion at which Economic early lifeguards in that decade, and memories previous building’s footprint and runs parallel to and Regional Development Minister Stuart Nash shared of when the combined Ōmanu/ Pāpāmoa the coastline, optimising monitoring and delivery officially opened the club. The MP acknowledged Surf Life Saving Club was formed in the 1970s. of surf lifesaving services. The environmentally the huge work of the volunteers and community Jim Pearson, chair of the Pāpāmoa Community and aesthetically pleasing building has been members who have made the new facility possi - Surf Rescue Base Trust, said the facility was future proofed for tomorrow’s needs, and ble. a legacy for the future. It would play a key part includes secure space for rescue equipment stor - “This is a really impressive building, there’s no in ensuring future generations are well- age, education and training areas, improved com - doubt about that. This is going to be a great place rounded people who give back and contribute to munication systems, first aid facilities, and for the community. I’m well aware that you do society. duality for broader community use.
The new Pāpāmoa Surf Lifesaving Club building is an asset to the community. Photos above, below and right: JAMIE TROUGHTON / DSCRIBE MEDIA SERVICES
Jim Pearson, chairman of Pāpāmoa Community A painting of the old club, by local artist Wayne Vickers, was unveiled to Surf Rescue Base Trust. recognise the heritage of the former building.
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10 Pāpāmoa Post June 2021 Pāpāmoa Post June 2021 11 Pāpāmoa Post Great A passion for property A neighbours passion for property and making a difference in the A local community has sparked a new business for long- time Pāpāmoa local Ashleigh Walker. While grappling with legal documents, finding the right Pāpāmoa man has been recognised with an award tenants and dealing with maintenance issues are a for being a helpful and kind neighbour. Kevin Low, headache for some, it’s where Ashleigh shines. who lives on Ōhope Place, was put forward by Tracy After a career in accounting, a lightbulb moment led to McNaughton for Western Bay of Plenty Neighbourhood the realisation that property management was a dream job Support’s Nominate Your Neighbour competition. which made the most of all her skills. Tracy says Kevin is a great neighbour. “He keeps an eye “I’m passionate about property, people, and building on our street when walking his dog, and regularly chats strong relationships in my community,” says Ashleigh, who to everyone on the street. He recently updated our street has recently launched Walker Property Management. list and organised a very successful barbecue so all the Owning a rental property has never before come with so new residents could meet everyone. many rules and regulations. Healthy Homes standards, “He takes my bins in each week after they have been changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, and an ever- emptied and will put them out if I’m away. He also keeps evolving list of legal requirements mean more obligations an eye on my property and cat if I’m away. Kevin and for landlords. Colleen are great neighbours.” “It’s very difficult for landlords now – there’s been a lot Kevin wins a $200 Go Bag for emergencies, and a bar - of changes and there are likely to be more,” says Ashleigh. becue with his neighbours. With a New Zealand Residential Property Management Level 4 course recently completed, Ashleigh’s clients can rest assured that she’s across all the legal obligations and Ashleigh Walker of Walker Property Management. is well placed to provide the highest level of service. Her goal was to create a property management company that offered all the quality assurances offered by the big firms, but with a personalised and friendly service. As well as a full management service with a flat fee, Walker Prop - “Matchmaking” the perfect tenants with a home they erty Management can take care of the letting process which love, and finding landlords the right tenant, is the best part includes full screening and thorough credit and reference of the job. checks. A Tauranga local who has lived all over the city, Ashleigh “It’s about connecting the dots and making sure the infor - has called Pāpāmoa home for the last nine years. She loves Great neighbour Kevin Low and Bruce Banks of mation adds up,” says Ashleigh, who prides herself on build - the community feel of Pāpāmoa East, where she lives with Neighbourhood Support. ing positive relationships with both tenants and landlords. her husband and three children. “One of the most important aspects of owning a rental “It’s a fantastic community, and everything you need is property is selecting the right tenant. We build a full picture right here. I love that the kids can walk to school, and every - of who’s applying and what they are wanting, and if that one is so friendly.” matches up with what the property owner wants.” See walkerpropeWrty.co.nOz forF mor e OinformNationL. Y
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T We ha ve man y r easons t o c elebr ate, with K ay’ s suc ces s a t the r ec ent Ba yle ys a war ds night winning Ov er all T op Salesperson, as w ell as our he Pāpāmoa community came out in tles added to the carnival atmosphere, with ne w addition t o the t eam, V anes sa W ansbr ough! force for a fun event which raised a selection of food including the Lions Club To c elebr ate w e ar e giving y ou, a luck y, winning home o wner , a $200 thousands of dollars for a local family. Food Truck, who donated all their pro - voucher f or Bluebiy ou R es taur ant and a helic opt er ride fr om the Mount A Night For Oscar was organised by a ceeds, as well as bacon and egg sammies, to P apamoa. T o be in t o win y ou mus t be a homeo wner in P apamoa, team of staff and parents at Golden Sands pies and candy floss. email V anes sa t o sa y who y ou w ould shar e this amazing e vening with. School as a fundraiser to support six-year- The total raised was not yet known at the If y ou ar e k een t o be in t o win, and t o ha ve V anes sa add y ou t o her old Oscar Bisman, who is undergoing treat - time of print – check next month’s Pāpā - monthly mark et upda te email, then w e w ould lo ve t o hear fr om y ou. ment for leukaemia at Starship Hospital, moa Post for an update. We look f orw ar d t o as sis ting y ou with y our r eal es ta te v entur es. and his family. Local businesses and whānau INVES T IN WHA T answered the call and donated some incredible prizes for Matte rs silent auctions and raffles, including thousands of dollars’ worth of vouchers to local restaurants, shops and beauty treatments, luxury picnic and sleepover, surf lessons, surf - board, skateboards, and much more. Children from the school’s Mahy community created carni - val style games, and the teach - Kay G anle y ers got involved by getting Over all T op Salesperson o f the Y ear W inner 20 20 /21 dunked for cash in the dunk - Suc ces s Realty L td. tank. 027 280 5686 | kay.ganle y@ba yle ys. co.nz Families from the school Golden Sands School principal Melanie Taylor took Vanes sa W ansbr ough community donated toys for SUC CES S REAL TY L TD , BA YLEY S, to the “dunk tank” at the fundraiser A Night for 027 9 55 2122 | v anes sa. wansbr ough@ba yle ys. co.nz LICENSED UNDER THE REA A CT 2008 the student council-led toy stall, Oscar. and did baking for the epic cake stall. Live music from Pāpāmoa CPolleāge bpandsā andm bouncoy caas - golfers support OPEN 7 DAYS youth development FROM P 7.30AM
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he Pāpāmoa East Interchange project is an Speaking at the PRRA’s May meeting on some of key each of our communities.” “investment priority” on the draft Long-term Plan, issues of the Long-term Plan, Stephen says it’s about Former councillor John Robson also challenged the Tauranga City Council commissioner Stephen Selwood investing not only in the future of Tauranga, “but the now Commissioners’ proposed rates figures. told the Pāpāmoa Residents and Ratepayers Association of Tauranga”. The PRRA has made a submission to the Long-term Plan (PRRA). To pay for these projects, user charges, commercial rates for an annual grant of $150,000. This money would fund The project is earmarked for 2022 to 2026 but the com - and residential rates will all be lifted. “None of us want to resources and knowledge to debate the “increasingly com - missioners hope to accelerate that, says Stephen. “We need pay more but if we don’t invest in our city, we are going to plex issues” being proposed by the council. Commission NZTA to fund their share. The biggest risk to that project be paying in other ways we can’t afford.” Chair Anne Tolley was asked directly by a PRRA member is whether we can get the support of Crown funding. We The meeting also heard from former Mount Maunganui if she thought this funding was a good idea. will certainly be working very hard . . . to argue the case / Pāpāmoa ward councillors Steve Morris and Dawn Kid - “Rather than pay money to fight with council, I’d much for it.” die, who are a key part of the new Tauranga Ratepayers rather we had conversations about things that affect you; The proposed transport programme invests signifi - Alliance, demanding fairer rates. that we actually work together to come up with the solu - cantly in Pāpāmoa, says Stephen. “But the reality is we Dawn says the group “shines a light for ratepayers” and tions,” says Anne. “You’re the locals so actually you are the won’t be able to fix all your problems; we have been very stands for fairer rates, less waste and more transparency. experts. Certainly from our perspective we’d rather work carefuCl of ogoomd balamnce acirsosss thei ocity.”ners inv“iWte eare tphe luocabls, alnidc we tknoow wlhoat nis ggoin-g tone in rmwith y opu ealraly on th ano hapve ae fighnt w itdh yoau layters on.” T Delivery, $31 million in 2022, plus an average increase of $3m per year afterwards: auranga City Council’s commissioners are holding an 20C2o1m-3m1,u wnhitiych s pseatcse os uatn ad bpuladcgeest , a$n6d7 w2 omrkil lpiolann: for the heart, spurring the local economy and encouraging private open day at Pāpāmoa Surf Club on 1 June for locals to coming decade. investment. learn more about the long-term plan for the city and how to have their say. The six priorities are: improving the The open day, from 4pm to 7pm, is one of a series of Transport, $1.9 billion: replac - council’s resources to provide quality services and ensure events across the city. ing old facilities and building new ones to serve the city’s the 10-year investment programme can be delivered. The Long-term Plan 2021-31 is one of the most growing population. Examples include pools, sports halls, Commission Chair Anne Tolley urges locals to get important plans in the history of Tauranga, and the city’s spRoretssi lfielndcse a, n$d2 9li6b rmariileliso. n: involved with the long-term plan by thinking about the commissioners say they are keen for the public to be helping people move around investment priorities, how they should be paid for, and involved as much as possible. Consultation on the plan the city more easily and improving connections for local making submissions. closes on 7 June. buSspinaecses efso. r new homes and businesses, $2.5 billion: “The investments in this long-term plan are by far the The plan proposes investing $4.57 billion in six key pri - strengthening the city’s abil - most significant in Tauranga’s recent history. They aim to ority areas to help make Tauranga a great place to live, ity to cope with natural hazards like tsunamis, floods, land - meet the needs of our growing population while also cre - now and for the future. slides, erosion and sea level rise. ating a better city for the people who live here now. These The city faces major challenges because of historical City centre, $126 million: investments are for now, and for the future.” under-investment, contributing to problems such as traffic increasing land availability while building and improving The council is considering several options for funding congestion, a housing shortage, and overburdened or inad - roads, pipes and other infrastructure to support a growing the investments, including equitable ways to spread equate community facilities. population. proposed rates increases among households and busi - The propIonsa Hls aorem ouetli nPeo d din itahet drry aft Long-term Plan revitalising the region’s nesses. POOL C ARE MOBILE PODI AT RY SER VICE DOESN’T S TOP Total footcare in the comfort of your own home WH EN TH E We come to you! TE MPER ATURE From nails, corns and callus to aches, sprains and strains. In Home Podiatry can help you DROPS In home podiatry servicing Tauranga SER VICING Y OUR A RE A; WE COME T O Y OU! 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Pāpāmoa Post June 2021 15 Pāpāmoa Post Vet news: Cat bites cause issues By Dr Justin Badenhorst, head veterinarian at Coastal Pet Vet
W ing behaviours to increase and consequent cat’s head, neck, leg or base of the tail; with fighting behaviours include keeping fighting over potential mates. their beloved pet being off-colour and your cat indoors between dusk until It is common for bite wounds to be refusing food – these are often the classic dawn, as this is when cats are most active. e have recently seen a large influx of inflicted during these scuffles. Once bitten, symptoms of an abscess! There are also fantastic products available cats needing treatment for bite oral bacteria normally found in the mouth At this stage, we often treat the abscess here at Coastal Pet Vet aimed to enhance wounds. This is very likely due to gets underneath the skin of the victim. by lancing it. Flushing the wound with a tranquillity and reduce stress. Such the residential growth in our local There are many consequences that may dilute antiseptic solution is helpful to kill products are Calmex, Feliway and even Pāpāmoa community, with new pets being occur depending on how the pet fights off any remaining infection within the wound. diets such as Royal Canin Calm which we relocated to this area. this subsequent infection. One of the most Antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medica - have found to be a huge success with Fighting between cats is often due to important consequences is the formation tion is often prescribed to treat the abscess cats that suffer from stress. If you have a territorial aggression to establish and of an abscess. Dead tissue and inflamma - effectively. Occasionally tissue edges may cat that tends to be timid or a victim of maintain their individual boundaries. tory cells create a large amount of pus. need to be removed and the wound fighting behaviour, come in and let our Additionally, with longer daylight hours Often pet owners will notice a significant sutured closed. qualified nurses discuss these options fur - fGrom spering tonw aridsn, we wvill exopect lmavt - eswellding th, at comLes upa sudbdenloy onu the r StLeps ito scontside r Min ordePr to mAitigante gtiheer w With youa. rren-Clark volunteer B A udget 2021 is about securing our recovery from continuation of funding into this important area. COVID. It lays the foundations for coming out of I also love that the training incentive allowance will be COVID stronger by addressing long term challenges reinstated. A training incentive allowance supported me n influx of newcomers to Pāpāmoa and the wider Bay like housing, inequality and climate change, while through my final year of my degree, it meant that I was of Plenty is good news for local charities struggling to making sure we can continue to grow the economy. The able to complete my studies as a sole parent and transi - recruit and retain volunteers. plan targets investments that will see New Zealand come tion into paid work. I want all New Zealanders to have Volunteering Bay of Plenty has launched a new volunteer out stronger on the other side of the pandemic. the same opportunities that I had. management platform, Be Collective, to harness the good - Our policies will see up to 33,000 children lifted out of Food insecurity is an issue I have worked extensively will of new arrivals and direct it where it is most needed. poverty, and Treasury forecasts 221,000 more people on, so I am thrilled that the Budget supports our Healthy “There are a lot of new people to town – and many of will be in jobs over the next four years as our economy School Lunches Programme. A double win: a massive them are working remotely, not necessarily having imme - recovers. We all know that people on a benefit are doing contribution to our recovery from COVID-19 by support - diate opportunities to connect to community,” says Volun - it tough, increasing benefits helps ensure that we leave ing 2,000 jobs, and helping hungry kids to learn. teering Bay of Plenty CEO Vanessa Lister. no one behind in our recovery. “By partnering with Be Collective we are starting a delib - And of course, with all the funding targeted at projects erate outreach programme to meet and greet newcomers, $131.9 million is being invested in community and iwi- in the Bay, there’s a lot to be pleased about. This budget to inspire the next generation of young volunteBerAs aYnd to CRleEd MprogAraTmmIeOs toN reduce family and sexual violence takes care of our people, our enviDroonnmateinotn, sa nwde olucor meceo:n - better recognise and reward our region’s most loyal volun - over four years. Having worked in this sector for 15 years omy. 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he good work at the garden continues. Our Currently some of our volunteers are contributing awesome volunteer Rex and some helpers to the running expenses of the gardens. We're looking continue with the day-to-day activities, making at fundraising - one idea is to have a money tree with progress on improvements to the area. Winter crops 'Friends of the Rock Community Garden Pāpāmoa' are planted, and other plots under prep for next pledging a regular amount of $5 per month. Anyone spring and summer. interested in supporting can please contact us on 575 The fruit trees have grown well and we're planning 0407 or 027 6247 247. We don't need heaps of money Three Pāpāmoa College bands succeeded in making it through the next pruning to shape the trees for optimum fruit but having a regular income will definitely help with to the Bay of Plenty final of the Smokefreerockquest after production. our running costs. playing at the regional heat at Baycourt Theatre. There has been a generous gift of several kōwhai For home gardeners, now is a great time to get your 1000 Volts, CANVAS (Mount Maunganui College and Pāpāmoa trees, which have been planted to beautify the entry, own gardens tidied up. If you are thinking of making College), and last year’s regional winners O.C.D (pictured) will while providing future shade near our native bush compost, remember to mix the types of materials compete among 12 bands in the regional final at Totara St on area. The long-term aim is to attract more native birds going in to allow for some air circulation, and 29 May. PHOTO: CALLUM BERKETT to the area. research the methods to achieve good results. We are also discussing a new idea to create some We're also working on improving communication raised gardens to make the work easier and more through our Facebook page and will be posting more accessible. We're looking for suitable timber to get to better promote the progress and communication this underway. with interested people. Watch this space! Todd Muller I MP for Bay of Plenty
t’s hard to recall a more challenging time for our ment is now proposing a new threat to their staffing bud - ers cannot find the money to pay higher government- country’s business owners. Here in Tauranga, more than get: the reintroduction of 1970s style interference in the imposed wages. It may be necessary to lay off some staff 16,000 business owners each employ up to 20 staff. That workplace, helpful for the unions, but certainly not for the so employers can afford to pay a compulsory increase to is a large chunk of our populace dependent on small people who actually create the jobs. others. With over 75,000 more New Zealanders on the businesses for their livelihoods. A collective pay agreement can incorporate even unemployment benefit than when Labour took office, The last twelve months have been especially difficult for non-union members if 10 per cent (or 1000 members) of wouldn’t you think the Government should help employ - employers dealing with lockdowns and the closure of our that industry want it. A small café can be impacted by a ers take on new staff, not lay them off? border to tourists while having to find the money for over - collective agreement if an award rate is forced onto National supports our country’s employers to support heads not covered by wage subsidies. baristas, for example. Even if those staff are not interested people into work and we will repeal this law when we Last month many employers had to increase their staff in negotiating, they’ll lose the right of consent to such an form the next government. If you’d like to hear more about salaries due to minimum wage changes – even if they were agreement and also the right to privacy as this law Opposition views on this subject, please come along to the not employing staff on the lowest rate, the flow on effect will require employers to give staff contact details to public meeting I’m hosting with Hon Scott Simpson and will impact their wage outgoings substantiallyT. SoO it hDas Dun iMons. ULLER Hon Simon Bridges in Tauranga – details are at www.tod - come as quite a shock to business owners that thMe GPo vFerOn -R BA ThYis O“FaFir PPaLyE” lNawT iY s a threat to job security if employ - dmuller.co.nz/employers. Conne ct wit h T odd or hi s T eam at Papamoa Residents and the B ay o f Plent y Ele ctor at e O c e Industrial • Commercial • Residential Ratepayers Association Open 9 am t o 4 pm Mon day t o Fri day Gareth Innes Electrician A 3/9 Domain R oad, P apamoa 3 118 027 550 6240 Join your local residents’ [email protected] M PO Bo x 11114, P apamoa 3 15 1 P 07 54 2 05 05 and ratepayers group’ and E Todd.MullerMP @P arliament. go vt.n z have a say on important W www .toddmuller .co.n z decisions affecting Papamoa! F Fac ebook. com/T oddMullerMP
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l e a h c i M . 1 1 3 1 . 9. What city do The Beatles come from? 19. Which country was the first to give women the 1 right to vote, in 1893? 10. In December 2012, which World Record 20. Brothers Richard and Maurice founded which breaking attempt failed in Pāpāmoa? company in 1940? Papamoa Tide Chart June 2021 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Papamoa 5:03 0.3 5:58 0.4 0:45 1.9 1:38 1.8 2:30 1.8 3:20 1.8 4:09 1.7 4:55 1.7 5:40 1.7 0:16 0.6 0:58 0.6 1:39 0.5 2:20 0.5 3:01 0.5 3:44 0.5 4:28 0.5 Tides 11:16 1.8 12:12 1.8 6:53 0.4 7:48 0.5 8:41 0.5 9:33 0.5 10:22 0.5 11:08 0.5 11:51 0.4 6:23 1.7 7:05 1.7 7:47 1.7 8:28 1.7 9:10 1.7 9:52 1.7 10:36 1.7 17:18 0.3 18:13 0.4 13:08 1.7 14:04 1.7 15:00 1.7 15:53 1.7 16:43 1.7 17:29 1.7 18:13 1.8 12:32 0.4 13:12 0.4 13:51 0.4 14:31 0.4 15:11 0.4 15:53 0.4 16:38 0.4 23:51 1.9 19:10 0.5 20:07 0.5 21:03 0.6 21:56 0.6 22:46 0.6 23:32 0.6 18:55 1.8 19:36 1.8 20:16 1.8 20:56 1.8 21:37 1.8 22:20 1.8 23:04 1.8
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Moon Phase S12:31 S13:03 R0:08 R1:08 R2:07 R3:05 R4:02 R5:00 R5:59 R6:58 R7:56 R8:51 R9:42 R10:27 R11:06 R11:41 R23:04 S13:30 S13:55 S14:19 S14:43 S15:08 S15:36 S16:08 S16:44 S17:27 S18:15 S19:11 S20:11 S21:14 S22:19 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Papamoa 5:14 0.5 6:03 0.4 0:41 1.8 1:34 1.9 2:30 1.9 3:28 1.9 4:26 1.9 5:25 1.9 0:10 0.3 1:07 0.3 2:02 0.3 2:55 0.3 3:48 0.3 4:40 0.3 Tides 11:23 1.7 12:15 1.7 6:55 0.4 7:50 0.4 8:48 0.3 9:46 0.3 10:44 0.2 11:40 0.2 6:23 2.0 7:19 2.0 8:14 1.9 9:08 1.9 10:01 1.9 10:52 1.8 17:26 0.4 18:18 0.4 13:10 1.7 14:10 1.8 15:11 1.8 16:12 1.9 17:11 1.9 18:08 2.0 12:35 0.1 13:29 0.1 14:21 0.1 15:12 0.2 16:03 0.3 16:53 0.3 23:51 1.8 19:14 0.4 20:12 0.4 21:13 0.4 22:13 0.4 23:13 0.3 19:03 2.0 19:57 2.1 20:50 2.1 21:41 2.0 22:32 2.0 23:23 1.9
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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 June 2021 Pāpāmoa Post News in Brief June markets Grey Power news
A new indoor market, Collective Energies Pāpāmoa, Grey Power Pāpāmoa’s well-attended April meeting will be held in the Tohora Room at the Pāpāmoa Com - included a talk and defibrillator demonstration munity Centre (library building) on Saturday 12 June from a long-serving St John paramedic. The organisa - from 1pm to 3pm. The market focuses on alternative tion’s next meeting is its Winter Solstice lunch at Kan - healing for the mind, body and soul, and includes reiki ton Kitchen on Friday 11 June at noon. All are welcome. Grey Power reminds over-65s that the therapists, energy healing and mediums. New beautician at Drift The Pāpāmoa Lions Club market will be held on Covid vaccination is available to them, phone 0800 Sunday June 13 and 27 at Gordon Spratt Reserve, Alice 829 000 for more information. For more information Lane, from 8am to midday. The Bay Artisans indoor on Grey Power, phone Dorothy Seymour on 574 7271. market will be held on Saturday June 26 at Pāpāmoa Community CentrTee ( lOibkrauryro bau iDldring) from 10am to Drift Hair & Beauty has welcomed experienced and 2pm. The ReDefined Farmers Market is held every qualified beautician Hannah-Kate Magon to its team. Sunday from 8am to 11am on Ashley Pl. Hannah-Kate offers a wide range of beauty treat - ments, all using 100 per cent organic products by Eco By SonyAa nanodt hEceor T raenc ion rrdec pycrloedp pearctkya ghiniggh. Book by Work on an eWxteantseiorn r oefs nterwic rtoioadn fs rom the Steven - phoning the salon or via its online booking system on son Rd roundabout has begun. The work is pro - Fresha or the website. grammed to be completed by the end of October 2021. The median price for house sales in Pāpāmoa Water restrictions continue in Tauranga due to con - Beach hit another record high in April – with a tinued low flow in the streams that supply the city’s median sales price of $1,035,000. This was up drinking water. Tauranga City Council says that from the previous record high of $1,001,000 in February. despite recent rain there’s been no improvement in Page/Acorn Engineering the rate of flow in the streams that supply our drink - The April median was up by 25 per cent on April scholarship winners ing water. The new Waiāri water supply scheme, due last year, when media house price sales were to be completed late 2022, will supplement existing $825,000. supplies, provide additional resilience in extended COLOURFUL FUN: Golden Sands School enjoyed its third annual fun periods of drought and cater for future growth. The cross-country and whānau day this May. Students are divided into council is workinSge crleonsealyt aw iSthin Bgaey ros f Plenty Regional four house groups – kōwhai, kākāriki, whero and kikorangi – and Council to assess the impact of drought conditions and Pāpāmoa locals Omri Cook and Connor Watkins dressed in their house colours for the event. The fun run included water levels in the region on source water supplies. were among five recipients selected for the 2021 fun stations to run through including parachute, hoops, mattress Page/Acorn Foundation Engineering Scholarship. and obstacles. Omri, who works at Gamminco Industrial, and If you love to sing, the Serenata Singers would love Connor, of Contract Mechanical Services Ltd, will you to join them on Thursdays from 10-11.30am, at receive funding to assist with expenses and equip - Methodist Church Hall, 2 Oroua St, Te Puke. For more ment for the next two years from the Bob & Pat information call Anne on 572 3130. Page Fund. UpdaTe yoUr conTenT for yoUr Sml Busees: websiTe and social media! do you struggle to tell your own story? Pāpāmoa Post and Sharnelle Lewis Photography are teaming up to help you and your business stand out from the rest. Pāpāmoa Post owner and founder Ellen and top photographer Sharnelle have put their skills together to work with you. They share a strong passion to see the personable and unique qualities in you and can help you with the content to market you and your business to keep encouraging success. Photographer Sharnelle is passionate about capturing connection and showing the true personality behind you and your business. “Capturing photos for businesses isn’t always about capturing the stock standard images you always see, and more about capturing something unique to stand out from the rest.” Ellen, a writer for more than 20 years, can help you see more than you can see within yourself and your business. She has a huge passion to help businesses get recognised and create a story that will engage and inspire others. Join Us on JUne 10 for a mini-session For $550 you will receive • 20-minute story-writing interview • 20-minute photography session • Three final high-resolution images selected by you • Final story about you and your business • A full cup of motivation • The optional add-on to print your story and photo in the Pāpāmoa Post and purchase more photos.
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Giving customers a boost and making them feel good Lien loves building relationships with regular customers about t hemselves is what it’s all about for Lien Nguyen. and making a difference in their lives. Lien is the owner of Hollyw ood Nails, the popular nail and “The local people here are really lovely,” she says of the beauty salon which has bee n at Papamoa Plaza since 2014. Plaza location. “We have lovely customers, they are so The Hollywood Nails team Using the latest nail technology, talent and techniques, friendly and we really enjoy working here. We love to see Lien and her team love to provide their much-loved clients the difference before and after, and to see our customers with an exquisite and relaxing manicure or pedicure, happy and confident.” leaving them with gorgeo us nails they can be proud to Hollywood Nails can be found on the exterior of the Plaza show off. near New Zealand Post. Grab their winter special of just $45 From SNS dipping powder and gel colours to acrylics and for acrylic nails. nail art, there’s a method and style to suit everyone, and Lien’s team loves to keep up to date with the latest training and trends. The salon also offers a comprehensive waxing service for both males and females, and prides itself on making the whole waxing experience as easy, smooth and painless as possible. Cosmetic tattooing and microblading is a great option to Pa define the eyebrows and lips, or add eyeliner. tricia and Steph from Vivo
Beautiful hair, fantastic service t Vivo salon in the country in 2019 out of Nothing makes you feel better than a good cut bes rly 90 salons. It was also named best regional and colour. nea 0 wo previous years. 0 r as well as the t 1 salon that yea $ ! tricia Pfab, who d k philosophy of Pa n c That’s the e year e a icia won the manager of th p b Steph and Patr $10 g co-manages Vivo T together with Steph Standin n the client GE title in 2018, and Steph has wo aza. saction at Papamoa Pl d the last two years. a single tran retention awar more in e pend $100 or er! At the salon you’ll find a comprehensive rang f Simply s za Gi Vouch $10 o 7 Gra t vatt r Ro ad, a Pa pamo a a • p 07 57 2 l be o d t P u o • r Not p transferab le. T a h e is vouc r her is a n a o i ic r oth Steph and Pat pam B e a $10 Pa ucher. s, o rim v v i e cuts and t ece your l ding sty d r lect : of services, inclu n elite group of an e Desk to col Vivo’s platinum stylist group – a stomer Servic foils, eipt to our Cu nent and semi-permanent colours, ring your rec perma just 35 stylists out of the company’s team of 600 B balayage colouring, blowouts, straightening and stylists. 2021. mical lid 1 – 18 June hot tools, upstyling, che motion va use. curling with GHD Pro d The Wareho ountdown an pamoa team including hases from C Together with their Pa Excludes purc , perms, and a selection t. and keratin straightening er per receip ior stylist Celleste, master stylists Hannah, One vouch of nourishing treatments. sen Eesa, and Michele, and apprentices Ana, Sharnika u’ll also find great chat, with a fabulous But yo and Hollee, they love working at the Plaza. team of staff who pride themselves in calling ople here are extremely welcoming and their customers friends. “Pe friendly,” says Patricia. “It’s a great place to be.” “We have a strong loyal client base that keeps us busy consistently all year round,” says Steph. “We pride ourselves in building real relationships and friendships with our clients, which is why they love coming back to us.” Adds Patricia: “It’s such a positive and rewarding job. People usually come in not feeling great about their hair, but when they leave, they are happy and thankful.” The salon, which opened at Papamoa Plaza in 2015, has won a slew of awards, being named
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