The Waikorire track on Mount Maunganui will be closed on a few occasions over the next few weeks while contractors do some weed control on the summit bluffs.

Tauranga City Council is advising signage will be in place and the access to the summit will be via the four wheel drive vehicle track.

Mauao.

This information from Tauranga City Council weekly bulletin for the week beginning Monday, September 26, published below.

City Waters

• A programmed ‘emergency status' trial was carried out on Wednesday, September 21, which involved shutting down the water supply from the Joyce Road Water Processing Plant and supplying all areas of Tauranga from the Oropi Water Processing Plant (via the Oropi booster pumps). This test was carried out for about five hours. Water pressure was maintained within required levels of service, however, some water discolouration did occur in the Avenues/Greerton area.
• The water main upgrade in the Matua area is now complete.
• The upgraded water main in Bureta is operational. Finishing work is underway for the footpath and roading in Vale Street.
• Valve maintenance is currently underway in the CBD and is soon to begin in Greerton and the Avenues. This involves repainting valve covers and ensuring the valves are in working order.
• No pollution incidents reported this week.

Parks and Leisure

• A large dead gum tree and a pine tree are to be removed in Johnson Reserve in the middle of next week. They are at the southern end of the reserve and the works will require the Endeavour Heights walking track to be closed for the day.
• The Omanu Surf Club car park project is complete. Students from the Gateway Careers program have assisted other community volunteers to plant the prepared site.

City Projects

• Arataki Community Centre car park has been completed with minor landscaping to finish the area around the outside of the building.
• Official opening ceremony is on Thursday 29 September from 2.30pm.

Transportation

• Annual Resealing Programme: Asphalt resealing work has started on various streets around the city.
• Cameron Road and 11th Avenue: Work to upgrade the Cameron Road, Eleventh Avenue, St John Street and Christopher Street intersections to improve traffic flow and safety starts this week and will take about 10 weeks to complete. Some of the work will be done at night to minimise disruption. Access to businesses in the area will be maintained at all times. Please expect delays and use an alternative route if possible.
• Domain Road/Tara Road intersection: Construction activity for the Tauranga Eastern Link continues. A permanent 50km/h speed restriction is in place. Motorists are advised to take care when driving through the area.
• Fraser Street: Southern Pipeline trenching work between Maleme Street and Memorial Park is nearing completion. Work is continuing on manholes, valves and short pipe connections with little traffic disruption expected. Please take care when passing work sites. There is full access to Fraser Cove.
• Parton Road: Construction activity for the Tauranga Eastern Link continues. A temporary 30km/h speed restriction is in place Monday - Saturday from 6am to 6pm. A manual stop/go control will be used when large trucks need to cross Parton Road. Expect minor delays and please take care when driving in the area.
• State Highway 2 (Te Maunga to Domain Road): Construction activity for the Tauranga Eastern Link continues. A long term temporary 80km/hr speed restriction will be in place from Te Maunga to Domain Road until further notice. Please take care and stay alert when driving through this area
• Tara Road: Construction of the new roundabout at the Parton Road intersection continues. Watch for the new road layout and please take extra care when driving in the area.

Libraries

Need to brush up on your computer skills?

Come into Tauranga Library's Learning Centre and find out all you need to know about Microsoft Office. Join us for a starter class then learn at your own pace. Modules include Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Classes run every Wednesday (10am - 11am) starting 14 September. For more information and to book call 577 7177.

Venues & Events

Baycourt Community and Arts Centre

Wonderland - Saturday 24 September (2pm and 7pm).
Showcasing dancers in a 'wonderland' based world, Alice finds herself surrounded by characters from different fairy tales and favourite children's stories. Dancers big and small will entertain all ages with this wonderful show featuring all types of dance including modern, jazz, lyrical, contemporary and hip hop.

PRICE: Adult $18, Child (5yrs - end of secondary school) $12, Child (6mth - under 5 yrs) $2. Senior, FOB, Student with ID $12.

TicketDirect Outlet at TECT Arena

TicketDirect has opened a new outlet in the TECT arena, with ample parking this is a hassle free option to purchase tickets for upcoming events.

Opening hours are from 12-4pm, Monday to Friday.
You can also purchase tickets at Baycourt Community Arts Centre, online at www.ticketdirect.co.nz or over the phone on 577 7188.

Democracy

Projects & Monitoring Committee - Monday, 26 September 2011 at 1pm

• Tauranga Art Gallery Trust - Annual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2011 - Presenting the annual report of the Tauranga Art Gallery Trust, a Council Controlled Organisation.
• Chamber of Commerce Smart Economy Contract Annual Monitoring Report to 30 June 2011 - Tauranga Chamber of Commerce presents its annual progress report against the Smart Economy contract.
• Export NZ (BOP) Sister Cities End of Year Monitoring Report – Export NZ BOP presents their end of year report from 1 January to 30 June 2011 on contracted Sister Cities Economic Outcomes.
• Education Tauranga - Sister Cities 2010/11 End of Year Monitoring Report – Education Tauranga presents their end of year report from 1 January to 30 June 2011 on contracted Sister Cities Education Outcomes.
• Sister Cities 2010/11 End of Year Civic Activities Monitoring Report – An end of year report from 1 January to 30 June 2011 on Sister Cities Civic Activity is provided.
• Graffiti Action Plan Update - This report provides an update on the Graffiti Action Plan adopted 10 March 2009.
• New Dwelling Trends – March 2006 to June 2011 – This report monitors the distribution of projected dwellings against dwellings completed, dwelling consents issued and residential lots created from March 2006 to June 2011.
• Treasury Activity Report to 31 August 2011 – The purpose of this report is to provide an update of Treasury activities for the period ending 31 August 2011.
• Proposed Amendments to the Rates Invoice & Shared Services with Regional Council - To consider potential amendments to rating shared services with Bay of Plenty Regional Council and/or to the rates invoices.

Council - Monday 26 September 2011 (at the conclusion of the Projects & Monitoring Committee Meeting which starts at 1pm)

• Public Forum - Recognition of Christchurch Earthquake TCC Volunteer
• Future of Welcome Bay Baptist Church at Waitaha Reserve (DC 259) - adjourned from 19 September
• Provision of a Big Screen on The Strand between 15 & 23 October 2011 (DC356) – 3pm Fixed Start Time
• Use of Financial Year Surplus or Deficit (DC347)

Strategy & Policy Committee - Tuesday, 27 September 2011 at 1pm

• Toxic Agrichemicals Advisory Forum - Glyphosate Report - Presenting advice and recommendations from the Toxic Agrichemicals Advisory Forum related to the use of glyphosate herbicides.
• Response to Toxic Agrichemical Advisory Forum on Glyphosate Herbicides - To provide information to assist a decision on setting a mandate for further investigation into ingredients contained in all glyphosate based herbicide products. This mandate will be used to form a report outlining potential changes to Schedule-1 of the Use of Toxic Agrichemicals for Vegetation Management policy.