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October 2018
Discover Matakana Island
Experience island culture and customs. Enjoy stunning views with interesting and varied terrain: farmland, hills,…
Find out more »Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is an annual event at The Black Sheep with great food, German beer, live…
Find out more »Aqua-aerobics
From 9 am each Monday, Wednesday and Friday join aqua-aerobics at Ōmokoroa Hot Pools. $6 per…
Find out more »Ōmokoroa Playcentre
Playcentre is an early childhood education and parenting organisation which operates parent-led early childhood education…
Find out more »“Move It” fitness – Whakamārama Hall
It's just $2 and it's family-friendly - what a great way to start the week! Bring…
Find out more »Fitness League
Fitness League is held at Ōmokoroa Settlers' Hall each Monday. Exercises are tailored to the…
Find out more »Ōmokoroa Beach Indoor Bowls
All equipment is provided and new members are very welcome. Wear smooth-soled footwear. Evening group…
Find out more »Taekwondo & Self defence, Sparring & Poomsae on music
Taekwondo Koryobop NZ offers structured class programs, leadership programs, competition training, self-defence programs suitable for all…
Find out more »Table Tennis
$3 per person or $5 per couple. Includes supper. Soft shoes prefer - bring your…
Find out more »Cards – 500 Club
Visitors and new members most welcome. Contact Andy Smith on 570 6035
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Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting the community to share their views on the future of the Te Puna Village commercial area.
Open days will be on Saturday 27th October, 9 am to 12 pm and Tuesday 30th October, 4 pm to 7 pm at the Red Shed (upstairs) behind Farmlands, off Minden Road.
The area being considered includes all of the businesses located in and around the intersection of State Highway 2 with Te Puna and Minden roads.
Council’s Resource Management Manager Phillip Martelli says sensible planning for future land use zoning and infrastructure is essential to ensure proper provision for Te Puna’s commercial growth.
The web link below opens for feedback today. Or email haveyoursay@westernbay.govt.nz or call 07 571 8008 by 4 pm on Friday 9th November.
Te Puna Village - future planning
haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz
Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting the community to share their views on the future of the Te Puna Village commercial area (the area in and around the SH2 intersection with Te Puna Road and Minden Road).An evening of musical entertainment is coming up featuring some local ladies who form part of Inachord Chorus. These popular events only come around once or twice a year and are well supported. Follow the link to buy your tickets.
Inachord Chorus presents "Rhythm of Life" - Lizard News - Free Local News
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Enjoy a night out with Inachord – where you’ll be entertained with music and stage …A 37-year-old Tauranga man who led Police on a chase across Mount Maunganui has been arrested.
Police were called to MacDonald Street about 10.30am with a report of a suspicious vehicle and a man leaving it in a hurry. The man was returning to the vehicle about 12.30pm when he spotted Police and fled on foot.
He ran across a local golf course where he stole a bike before attempting to swap it for a car at a nearby house. When he failed to steal the car, he fled toward the beach and took a surf ski.
“The man has led us on a chase through several properties, commercial and residential, using various modes of transport,” Senior Sergeant Chris Summerville says.
“Unfortunately for him, he didn’t steal a paddle with the surf ski and quickly tipped into the water. At this point, it’s become a water rescue, and the Armed Offenders Squad has gone out on an inflatable rescue boat with lifeguards from the local surf club.”
The man was pulled from the water and arrested.
“I’d like to thank the public for their assistance — we received numerous calls updating us on the man’s location. The surf club also provided invaluable support.”
The man, who has multiple warrants for firearms and drug-related offences, is likely to face further charges.
If you've never been, here's a chance to discover Matakana Island this Sunday - and in support of a great local cause, too.
We're delighted to be able to support this fundraising event in the community.MAJOR PRIZE!
If you enter your team into the Inspace Corporate Challenge you are in the running to win a full page ad in the Lizard News Ltd, NZ worth $750!!
Round the team up and sign up today!
Enter here: eventplus.net/start?eporg=OCC18
If you just can’t wait for it to arrive in your mailbox, you can always check out our October edition at LizardNews.net/current-edition/
Thanks everyone who has supported us producing free local news for this community in the past year and a half.
This week our Facebook page has ticked past 1,000 Likes and we even have another 50 people curiously Following the page without actually Liking it.
We appreciate the encouragement, especially when we have a couple of tough weeks fitting everything into life.
Thanks for all the word of mouth referrals and for the feedback on what Liz and I do. We are 100% funded by print advertising and we pay folk in Tauranga, Matamata and Christchurch for advert design, printing and delivery.
At long last, the land between the supermarket and church in Ōmokoroa is under contract to a developer with big plans.
Cooney Family Trust members say they're excited their commercial block on the corner of Tralee Street and Hamurana Rd is to be developed.
Brendan Cooney says he's pleased to see his father Eion Cooney's vision for the land be realised and thinks the development will complement the surrounding businesses that have already invested in Ōmokoroa.
The developer tells Lizard News he's hoping to create a village centre for residents to enjoy. The design won’t be available for a few more days, but he says the plan is to create a lovely centre with planted seating areas, coffee and food.
"There will be no big grey blocks of building, and the shops will have covered verandas overhanging the footpaths. I want to create a colourful, bright and unique shopping village.
"There will be approximately 40 tenants/owners, with over 50% already booked. I hope to include a gym, children’s centre, food, speciality shops, and a restaurant, along with some office space.
"There is also a surprise that will change the life of all local children and parents. Parking will be incorporated, and I hope to provide access into the medical area along with the supermarket and church," he says.
Anyone interested in the remaining spaces or investment opportunities, please contact Rachel Millard at Tall Poppy for more details.
We'll have more from the developer in October's Lizard News.
If anyone could make use of some large, clean, clear plastic sacks, they are free for collection.
They have been used once to package 25kg containers of coffee. They are 60cm wide and a metre deep.
Pick up is from Garry Parsons at Bay Coffee Company in Whakamārama opposite the Black Sheep, Monday to Wednesday 8 am to 4 pm. Call 578 7010.
Bar staff vacancy, Ōmokoroa Boat Club.
A vacancy has come up for bar staff at the Ōmokoroa Boat Club. Excellent rate of pay. 4 to 12 hrs per week available.
Experience preferred, but full training given for the right candidate. Must be able to work weekends but the roster is otherwise flexible.
If interested, please forward your CV and references to info@omokoroaboatclub.co.nz
Tim Raeburn, Club Commodore