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I am delighted to introduce this edition of the Prime Tauranga publication. A sincere thank you for all your wonderful I recently took over the management of Prime Tauranga and Prime Hamilton support over the years. Truly Prime is the and we are committed to continue and enhance this great service Mark has best publication I have been involved with provided to our communities over the years. in my over 25 years within media!

I am a retired school principal and spent more than twenty years as editor of The new owners/publishers are fabulous; various school magazines and other publications. I am assisted by my daughter you will really like them. A lovely family, Lisa, who graduated in Business Management and Marketing from Wintec last headed by Romano and they defi nitely year. We would like to thank Mark for his ongoing support and trust you will have a passion for Prime Readers. enjoy reading our latest publication. Take care and lots of love. Romano Manuel Mark Nogaj

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4 This Edition: Prime Walks KATIKATI BIRD GARDENS These beautiful and tranquil gardens are on the edge of the inner Tauranga harbour. Water-lilly ponds, mature trees, fl ower gardens and natural wetlands the gardens are a delight year round. And with many varieties of birds wandering free and in aviaries this special corner of New Zealand is truely unique.

The garden and aviary tour is a 45-60 min walk. The THE GARDENS THE BIRDS paths have directional arrows which lead to and from The Bird Gardens are on the outskirts of For bird enthusiasts the gardens are an oasis. the lawn below the cafe. There are also secondary Katikati and were created in 1976 when local Set on the edge of the harbour with a purpose paths for the more adventurous. These, for example, visionary Chris Parker set to work landscaping built man-made fresh water lake and with lead down from the wedding lawn into the dell. The a little over ten acres of land running down natural saline wetlands visitors can get up close Moa and wetland walks which are a real highlight. to the harbour’s edge. and experience a fantastic area of the gardens. Contact: 07 549 0912. Open: 10am – 4.30pm, 7 days. With his English background, botanical The wetlands area are knowledge and the sites natural attributes home to a number of of fresh water springs, ponds and wetlands Kawaupaka (little shags) he transformed this once bare land into and white faced herons a beautiful and special garden. nest in the magnolias, black swans and a variety Sealed paths meander through spectacular of ducks grace the ponds. golden Swamp Cypress, water trickles its way to the sea through an elaborate series of ponds. In the more formal areas of the gardens visitors can Most of the original plantings remain to this day see Kereru (Wood Pigeon), and year round colour is provided by the giant Kakariki (NZ Parakeet). camellias and magnolias brightening the winter hues, azaleas and lilies form the spring and summer palettes with shades of green, SITE INFORMATION red, yellow and orange from the trees. Several native birds are on display: if you visit over The gardens have winter you may be lucky enough to see approximately 1.5kms Kotuku Ngutu Papa or Royal Spoonbill of paths. These are tar swooping over the ponds; you are certain sealed on slopes and to hear the distinctive croak of white faced are wheel chair friendly. herons as they glide between treetops – and The paths are 1.4 metres in late winter you’ll discover dozens of Tui’s wide so our golf carts in the fl owering cherries. can negotiate them.

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5 Herbs for Health The practice of using herbal remedies to improve and strengthen the natural healing process is as old as time.

Suitable conditions for Herbs and your health growing herbs The practice of using herbal remedies to improve and strengthen Herbs do not require rich soil – in fact, this can the natural healing process is as old result in soft, leggy growth that may collapse as time. The fresher the better – all the plant in dry conditions. Mulch around herbs the more reason to grow your very to prevent drying out. Most herbs require good own herb garden. drainage to encourage lush growth. Herbs generally prefer soil of a gravelly nature. Most herbal medicines are taken in the form of teas. When using herbs for The great majority of herbs like sunshine, medicinal purposes, fresh herbs should low humidity and evenly distributed rainfall. be used whenever possible. If using dried, Rosemary: Good for stomach upsets. use only of the quantity specifi ed. Small leaved varieties generally come from Sage: Gargle for sore throats. Take for feverish colds. Mediterranean countries, so they thrive best Use about three tablespoons of chopped Summer Savoury: Relieves fl atulence and stomach upsets. in open sunny positions which are protected fresh herbs to one cup of boiling water, from cold winds. cover and stand for fi ve minutes for Tansy: A herb said to get rid of worms. Do not take during fl avour to fully develop. This is commonly pregnancy. Herbs in the landscape referred to as “infusing”. If a sweetener Tarragon: Relieves toothache and stops hiccups. A special herb garden is very attractive and is required, use honey rather than sugar. Relieves headaches and insomnia. can be formal or informal in design. A large Thyme: container or collection of pots will also make Herbal teas Yarrow: Promotes perspiration, so it is good for an excellent herb garden. But herbs do not Lovage: A strong fl avoured leaf which feverishness in colds and fl u. have to be in an isolated plot of their own, or acts as a wind expeller. just in the vegetable garden. They have become A herb is a delightful plant with many uses far beyond a valuable part of the garden as a whole. Mint: All varieties are soothing for the purely decorative. As well as blending beautifully with stomach ailments. most garden schemes, their varieties of foliage, colours, When landscaping, many of the perennial Peppermint: Is particularly good for colds. textures, tastes, and perfumes give much pleasure. herbs should be included with other perennials, roses and ornamentals as part of the overall Parsley: A good diuretic which cleans And once again, the ancient healing properties of herbs garden design. the kidneys and is very rich in iron. are becoming more widely used.

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6 The Name ‘Tauranga’ "Tauranga" means literally "landing place" from the Māori "tau", "to land". The name refl ects the city's position on the shores of the harbour. Our Tauranga is certainly the largest and best known place of that name, but is certainly not the only Tauranga. Check an atlas and you will fi nd several other places in New Zealand with this name. Although the name "Tauranga" was known and used by the fi rst Europeans, it referred to the whole of the district around the harbour, not to the mission settlement or, later, the newly established military township. In a similar way the name "Rotorua" was used for the area around the lakes long before the government spa was established in 1880. Tauranga Waterfront from Victoria Wharf – Panorama carbon print by Charles The fi rst name used for the peninsula on which the mission station was Spencer. Date c. 1884-1887. Image courtesy of Tauranga Heritage Collection. established in the 1830s was "Te Papa". Māori history relates that many waka passed through the Tauranga harbour, leaving people, legends and place names to mark their passing. The name "Te Papa" is said to have originated with Hei of the Arawa canoe. This name was in common use by both European and Māori until the late 1870s.The fi rst editions of the Bay of Plenty Times carry advertisements for businesses on the waterfront which gave their address as "Beach Road, Te Papa". By the end of the 1870s there had been a complete change over, and the same businesses in the same location were using "The Strand, Tauranga" as their address. Te Papa is still used in the legal description found on title deeds, and by the Te Papa Rotary Club. Part of a series of articles written by Jinty Rorke and originally published as a series of weekly articles in the Bay of Plenty Times August 1994 to September 1995 (Tauranga City Liraries).

New cutting at the top of the Kaimai Road. Date 1963. Image courtesy of Tauranga City Library.

Tauranga, from the Redoubt – Undated postcard by Mary Humphreys. Collection of Justine Neal.

Maungatapu. Date c.1960. Image courtesy of Tauranga City Library.

Greg Oliver in donkey cart at Mount Maunganui. Date c. 1962. Image courtesy of Tauranga City Library.

Corner of Willow and Spring Streets. Date c.1940s. The Davies’ Donkeys, Mount Maunganui's Main beach. Date circa early 1950s. Image courtesy of Tauranga City Library. Photograph by Alf Rendell. Image courtesy of Tauranga Heritage Collection.

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13 Latest Technology Frees Up Healthcare Professionals’ Time For Patients Technology, in the form of an automated tablet-counting machine, is helping speed up a traditional task and free up more time for patients say healthcare professionals.

Manually counting tablets has historically been “It’s all about the patients at the end of the day,” said Nurses administering tablets on wards a big time consumer for pharmacists, pharmacy Cindy. “It frees staff up from manual, non-value-add tasks would also now have more time freed technicians and nurses. No longer, as the and allows the pharmacists and technicians to spend up for patients. BOPDHB becomes one of New Zealand’s more time with them. It’s about adding value out on the fi rst DHBs to install a repackaging machine wards with the people we’re caring for. Pharmacy Technician Tayla Lum and in its Tauranga Hospital Pharmacy. her colleagues undertook timed tests “This is one of the fi rst manually counting tablets and then repackaging machines replicating those with ‘Evie’. Early results in a DHB in the showed the machine was around 4.5 country. Installing times faster. it has been about listening to staff “Not only does it take less time to do the and giving them job than it would manually, but you can the tools to do be doing other things whilst it’s working, their job more such as labelling.” said Tayla. “It also effi ciently.” means we can spend more time with patients discussing how to optimise their It’s not medication management. just in the pharmacy “It will make a big diff erence to the way we where the work and the pharmacists and technicians benefi ts will will work together to make the most of be felt said any effi ciencies it off ers.” Director of Nursing Julie For more details contact: James Fuller, Robinson. Communications Advisor – Bay of Plenty District Health Board.

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14 EXTEND YOUR LIVING WITH A CONSERVATORY OR CANOPY ROOF Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycle Trail

This 19km route, made up of both new and existing off -road shared paths and local road connections, will provide a link between the growing township of Omokoroa and Tauranga City’s existing urban cycleway network.

This is a high profi le Benefi ts project for the region with The project will provide a much safer signifi cant community alternative to the existing state highway support, including corridor, where heavy and high volume traffi c contributions from the is suppressing demand for cycling. This scenic Tauranga Round Table new route will encourage more walking and and other potential cycling between the urban communities in the CONSERVATORIES BY DESIGN external investors, as are the design and build specialists with over 30 years experience area and is likely to increase the number of well as assistance from children cycling to school. It will also become 100% Locally owned and operated project partners PowerCo a key part of a tourist trail from Waihi to Call Adrian for your FREE no obligation quote and KiwiRail. Maketu. The route is expected to attract 130-200 commuter cyclists a day, with Phone (07) 307 9187 Mobile 027 438 7146 The project will provide an a higher estimate for recreational users. [email protected] alternative way to access www.conservatoriesbydesign.co.nz the urban communities in the area, schools, Timing parks and reserves, The trail is split into many stages but Tauranga Harbour area construction is now well underway. The June and the higher density update expects Omokoroa to the Wairoa river rural development areas to be completed sometime between July & planned for under the September 2019 and the new Wairoa River sub-region’s SmartGrowth bridge crossing “clip-on” structure to the State partnership. Highway Bridge before Christmas 2019. The development of this Key Facts northern city route will also provide an alternative Estimated cost has risen to $13,400,000. transport choice to the Funding is between NZ Transport Agency, Virtual Gastric Band busy State Highway 2 Western Bay Council and Tauranga City corridor that connects Council – with additional community and third the area to Tauranga City. party contributions including a $1million grant • Want to lose weight • Want to be fi t and from TECT. Total length is about 19km. easily without dieting healthy? or surgery? • Are you looking to • Struggling to shift get your body those extra kilos? confi dence back? • Want energy to do all • Want sustained those things you dream of? weight loss?

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18 Regular Weekly Events & Activities at the Tauranga Tauranga RSA – Regular WEEKLY Events & Activities: A Place Where 1pm Monday – INDOOR BOWLS 7pm Tuesday – ACOUSTIC CLUB Come and join us on Mondays for a game of bowls we play indoor Come long and join our Tauranga Acoustic Everyone Is Welcome. bowls all year round. Coaching is available and is open to all ages. Music Club @ 7pm. Blackboard Nights 2nd & 4th Tuesday. Tauranga RSA off ers 7pm Monday – CARDS (500) If you are partial to a game of cards why not come along 7pm Tuesday – 8 BALL you an attractive and to our Card (500) Evening, every Monday. RSA Tauranga has a large number modern complex for of pool players who meet regularly 2pm Tuesday – STRETCH & GROW @ 7pm Tuesday, we also host and visit you to enjoy. FREE Wifi An exercise programme especially designed for older people other clubs. to assist with improving strength, balance & mobility. is available at our location 7pm Tuesday – EUCHRE CARDS and they have a range of 5.30pm Tuesday – LINE DANCING If you are partial to a game of cards Do you know your Cupid Shuffl e from your Cha Cha Slide…no? why not come along to our Euchre Card entertainment at the club. Then shimmy along and join us. Evening, every Tuesday @ 7pm.

10.30am Wednesday – HOUSIE Come and join us on Wednesday for a game of “HOUSIE”.

1pm Wednesday – CRIBBAGE CARDS Family Buffet If you are partial to a game of cards why not come along to our Cribbage Card games.

Restaurant 7pm Wednesday – HOLDEM POKER We are a friendly, welcoming group of poker enthusiasts and amateur players, Breakfast come along and join us. 7pm Wednesday – QUIZ NIGHT Sat & Sun 7am–10am Got Your Thinking Caps On? We hope you can join us for an evening of friendly challenges and an evening of competitive Lunch fun! 4pm Thursday – CLUB NIGHT 7 days 12pm–2pm Join us at 4pm for RSA Tauranga Club Night. Dinner 1pm Friday – HOUSIE Come and join us on Friday for a game 7 days 6pm–9pm of “HOUSIE”. 4pm Friday – CLUB NIGHT Join us at 4pm for RSA Tauranga Club Night.

6pm Friday – CHESS CLUB Join us at 6pm for Chess, all grades of Early Wee k Special chess strength welcome. Casual chess and Monday–Wednesday chess teaching, we play all-year-around. Lunch $21pp • Dinner $32.50pp 7pm Friday – DARTS Step up to the oche!

7.30pm Friday – KARAOKE NIGHT 1st and 3rd Friday Night of each month. Discover and experience a range Come and join us for Karaoke Night at Tauranga RSA. It’s a great evening of fun of taste & buffet dining at its best! & entertainment to be enjoyed by all.

Over 50 dishes to choose from! 4pm Saturday – CLUB NIGHT Join us at 4pm Saturday, for RSA Tauranga Club Night

1pm Sunday – COASTAL CLUB The Coastal Club operates on a Sunday afternoon commencing around 1pm.

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19 Time To Update Western Bay Property Values If you own property in the Western Bay you may be visited by a professional valuer who will be assessing the current land and capital value of your place for rating purposes.

Revaluations are done every two to three years by Western Bay of Plenty These valuations will provide a snapshot of our District as at 21 July 2019 District Council to gain a district-wide appraisal of property values to and are used for the sole purpose of rating. They do not refl ect the value accurately assess the value of a property at a given time. of your property on the open market, nor do they refl ect the sale price of any property. Valuers will be travelling around the District until the end of October 2019 – visiting addresses and driving the streets looking at properties A change in valuation does not necessarily relate to a change in rates across all rural and urban categories. for a property. This will only happen if the new value has increased or decreased more than the average for the District. Some valuations If no one is home when the valuer calls, a calling card will be left will go up, others will go down – some won’t change. The new valuations explaining the process to the property owner. Valuers will carry will be used for rating purposes from 1 July 2020. identifi cation and their vehicles will be sign-written. The valuation results will be advised by mail from 9 December 2019. The valuers are not employees of Council, they work for the independent All property owners will receive notice of their new valuation plus valuation fi rm Opteon. Opteon is contracted by Council to carry out a brochure with all the necessary information about the revaluation this service and is an approved valuation service provider by the Offi ce process and how to make an objection. of the Valuer-General. Anyone who does not agree with their valuation is welcome to lodge Opteon’s rating valuers have the legal right to enter properties and an objection up until 31 January 2020. owners are required to answer any questions to enable a correct valuation to be made. Please help the valuers do their job.

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All levels from fi rst timers to very competitive During daylight savings Tuesday play is from 4pm. Why not give us a try? are welcome to come and give us a try. Ages from 13 upwards. We run regular club coaching sessions as well as national training days and host national/ Contact: Maryan Kennedy, Club Captain, If you don’t have your own boules, no worries, international competitions on behalf of Tauranga BoP Petanque. Phone 022 070 8200, we have plenty of spare sets. Petanque NZ. email [email protected], www. taurangapetanque.com. Facebook: Tauranga Only requirement is that you wear comfortable Considering a corporate event, social party, Bay of Plenty Petanque Association. fully covered shoes. inter-departmental/company challenge, inter- school challenge, stag/hen do… get in touch Play is held at Club Mt Maunganui, Blake Park … we can cater and off er fun for all! every Tuesday & Saturday from 1pm.

FREE HOME PICKUP & DROPOFF 50+ & MATURE - NO HIDDEN COSTS! ALL DINNERS & BREAKFASTS SOUTH ISLAND - BEST OF RAIL Per SPRING PER 14 DAYS $5499 person SUPER SPECIAL!! $4999 SAVE $1000 COUPLE HOME PICKUP: Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Whitianga, Thames, New Plymouth, Palmerston North + others EX Napier, Whangarei (Home pickup, fly to Wellington Day 1) COMPARE US! QUALITY HOTELS + INCLUSIONS + PRICE!! EX: WELLINGTON, NELSON & BLENHEIM 12 Days - $4899 SPRING SPECIAL 12 DAYS - $4499 (Free Home Pickup & Return, depart Day 3) Coach Captain + Tour Leader, 3 & 4 Star Hotel INCL: NORTHERN EXPLORER, TE PAPA / GALLIPOLI “SCALE OF WAR”, COASTAL PACIFIC, TRANZ ALPINE, OLVESTON HOUSE, QUEENSTOWN TSS EARNSLAW CRUISE & WALTER PEAK DINNER, MILFORD SOUND CRUISE, CATLINS, LARNACH CASTLE DINNER, TAIERI GORGE, MT COOK Special Dates: 12 Oct, 26 Oct. All Dates: 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 23 Nov, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr. Day 1: Home pickup, Northern Explorer Train, travel in style & comfort to Wellington (2 nts). 2: Te Papa “Galipoli - The Scale of War” Exhibit. 3: Cruise Queen Charlotte Sounds to Picton then Coastal Pacific Train to Christchurch (2 nts). 4: CHC At Leisure. 5: Tranz Alpine Train, Arthurs Pass, Greymouth, Shanty Town - pan for gold, ride Steam Train. 6: Fox & Franz Josef Glacier. 7: via Haast Pass, Wanaka to Queenstown (2 nts). 8: Tour Arrowtown. Evening cruise Lake Wakatipu on TSS Earnslaw, Dinner & Show Walter Peak. 9: Scenic Cruise Milford Sound, Te Anau. 10: To Invercargill, Bluff, Optional: Stewart Island. 11: The Catlins, Dunedin (2 nts) Larnach Castle & Dinner (Exclusive to Gold Club Tours / Kiwi Excursios only!) 12: Taieri Gorge Railway, Olveston House. 13: Mt Cook, Lake Tekapo. 14: To Christchurch, join flight (incl), met & returned home. NORTHLAND WINTER WARMUP 4 DAYS $999!! 3 Star Hotels, 2 Nts OPONONI, 1 Nt PAIHIA / BAY OF ISLANDS. HOME PICKUP: Auckland, Hamilton + others (call for details & options) EX: Tauranga, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Napier: add $199pp - Home Pickup & Drop off & Return Flights. (Subject to availability) Dates: 28 July, 18 Aug, 1 Sep. Day 1: Home Pickup, Matakohe Kauri Museum, Tane Mahuta Giant Kauri & Footprints Waipoua Experience, Opononi (2 nt). 2: Rawene, Clendon House & Old Jail. 3: Kerikeri, Stone Store & Kemp House, Makana Chocolates, Te Waimate Mission House, Haruru Falls, Visit Russell, Paihia (1 nt) 4: Hundertwasser Toilets, Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, Afternoon Tea at Puhoi Pub, Returned Home. NORTHLAND COASTS & CAPE 7 DAYS $2499 3 & 4 Star Hotels, 2 Nts OPONONI, 2 Nts TAIPA / DOUBTLESS BAY, 2 Nts PAIHIA / BAY OF ISLANDS. HOME PICKUP: Auckland, Hamilton + others (call for options) EX: Tauranga, Rotorua + others - Home pickup & return travel to Auckland, option to fly $99pp each way (subject to availability) Extra Night Auckland $199 per room / night (room only, pre and / or post tour) EX: Wellington Christchurch, Dunedin, New Plymouth, Napier: add $199pp (inc home pickup & return flights subject to availability of flights and/or timings.) All Dates: 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 17 Nov, 24 Dec CHRISTMAS*, 16 Feb, 15 Mar, 19 Apr. Day 1: Home Pickup, Matakohe Kauri Museum, Dalmatian Lamb on a Spit Dinner (+ non-lamb / vege op- tions), Opononi (2 nt). 2: Tane Mahuta Giant Kauri & Footprints Waipoua Experience. 3: Rawene, Clendon House & Old Jail, Taipa (2 nt). 4: Tour 90 Mile Beach on the beach inc Te Paki Stream & Giant Sand Dunes, Cape Reigna. 5: Kerikeri, Stone Store & Kemp House, Makana Chocolates, Te Waimate Mission House, Haruru Falls, Paihia (2 nt) 6: Russell Visit, Evening Dinner Cruise. 7: Kawakawa, Hundertwasser Toilets, Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, Afternoon Tea Puhoi Pub, Returned Home. *Christmas Dinner served Midday with Lamb on a Spit. Prices sharetwin. Travelling solo? Guaranteed matched twin - No Extra Cost. Single Supplement available. Optional tours at additional expense. In association with Kiwi Excursions. For Free Brochure & Bookings Call Gold Club Tours 09 930 7682 [email protected] www.goldclubtours.co.nz

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