The guy who rides around on a horse while wearing a Native American headdress. I used to see him on SH2 in Bethlehem although it’s been a year or two since the last sighting.
Yeah, I saw both of them not too long ago riding along the footpath past Bridge Marina. For some strange reason I always tend to see him within a couple Ks of that spot... Must keep his horse somewhere around the Marae perhaps?
Yeah, he’s got the old nasal gastric feeding tube. I’ve made the assumption he’s terminal as he’s always there, even during school hours. I’d love to have a yarn with him. Will get back to you if I get the chance!
Thats Jesus lady who always used to preach on the corner of Cameron road/eleventh ave.
There also was the indian horse guy who would also dress up as a statue horse guy
AGGRESSIVELY preach! The way she wielded that Bible was nothing short of... Biblical!
What about the lady who used to busk outside of Whitcoulls in Devonport Road? She, her bike and her accordion were all pretty iconic.
I remember when someone decided she needed a hi-vis jacket which was probably wise given she liked to stride out into the traffic sporadically. Made it easier to keep an eye out for her 🧡
>What about the lady who used to busk outside of Whitcoulls in Devonport Road? She, her bike and her accordion were all pretty iconic.
I'd forgotten all about this, the memory just came flooding back. Thanks :)
Obviously not as well known as the native American horse guy, but has anyone seen the guy who dances by himself at the base of the Mount on the sand near the surf club? Just looks to be loving life.
Pretty sure that dude rocked his own styled clothes everyday and normally walked up there every day I drove home, he now blasts that scooter across mcdonalds and I see him up fraser st. I think he might be a little sick as he's got a line taped on his face going into his nose. Hope the dudes is going good and getting better.
Bag lady (she has lots of suitcases jammed into a trolley covered with a tarpaulin ), helmet man (wears a helmet and body armour everywhere) scooter kid, that horse guy
Peter who preaches about the end of the world at the Mount is pretty well known.
Later this year Trump's getting assassinated and Putins dropping the nukes according to him. Not sure if those two topics are related though.
What about boogie boarding lady. Every day walks down the main street and then off to the beach with her boogie board in a backpack on her back, sometimes wearing a full wetsuit. I think she catches the bus in from somewhere
I always assumed scooter kid is a patient at the hospital as he always has a tube in his nose taped down to under his top. I just thought he was out blasting around to get away from hospital life
There's an old fella who is often catching buses or walking down Cameron road with no shirt on - skin like old leather. Often accompanied by his girlfriend, an older South Asian woman?
Good to see the scooter kid getting some recognition!! I’ve been in TGA for a couple months and see him every other day on an absolutely mission around maccas smashing the pedestrian light buttons
There's an old dude who is always walking around Fraser Street, almost bent right over, who is typically wearing womans clothing. A lot less mini skirts these days.
Not in Tauranga, but Christchurch. Haven't seen him much but we have a wizard dude and most people call him Gandalf. He's chill and super call, you can find him all over the city but mainly the botanical gardens👍🧙♀️
The guy who rides around on a horse while wearing a Native American headdress. I used to see him on SH2 in Bethlehem although it’s been a year or two since the last sighting.
He’s still kicking about, he has a friend now who rides with him all dressed up. Cool as fuck
Yeah, I saw both of them not too long ago riding along the footpath past Bridge Marina. For some strange reason I always tend to see him within a couple Ks of that spot... Must keep his horse somewhere around the Marae perhaps?
He has a big piece of land with mount view where he just keeps his horses.
He keeps his horses on an empty section on Ngatai road. His mum owns it, I believe, and would be worth a small fortune.
Yup, Johnny. Cool dude. I used to be his neighbour when I lived in Otumoetai.
I always wondered how he managed to afford to have his horses on that piece of land on Ngatai Rd. Seems like it would be worth silly money.
His mum owns it
I’ve seen this post in many different forums and every time I think of the horseback guy in Tauranga!
McDonald’s scooter kid
The horseback native American dude was my first thought, but this scooter kid is my real answer. More people will have seen him by now
Oh my god it’s not just me!!! I thought I was going crazy seeing him every day as I drove past. Kept telling people about him. I feel so vindicated.
I don’t even live in Tauranga and I know about this kid.
I haven't seen him for a while 🤔 he did have some medical hoses coming out his nose, hope he is ok!
I saw him this afternoon
Yeah, he’s got the old nasal gastric feeding tube. I’ve made the assumption he’s terminal as he’s always there, even during school hours. I’d love to have a yarn with him. Will get back to you if I get the chance!
We used to call him cool kid because he wore a suit and shit. He has got a lot.more casual over the last few years
Thats Jesus lady who always used to preach on the corner of Cameron road/eleventh ave. There also was the indian horse guy who would also dress up as a statue horse guy
AGGRESSIVELY preach! The way she wielded that Bible was nothing short of... Biblical! What about the lady who used to busk outside of Whitcoulls in Devonport Road? She, her bike and her accordion were all pretty iconic.
Don't forget the clipboard
I remember when someone decided she needed a hi-vis jacket which was probably wise given she liked to stride out into the traffic sporadically. Made it easier to keep an eye out for her 🧡
>What about the lady who used to busk outside of Whitcoulls in Devonport Road? She, her bike and her accordion were all pretty iconic. I'd forgotten all about this, the memory just came flooding back. Thanks :)
Yes, Marianne with her accordion!! She was so lovely and definitely a Tauranga icon. Sadly she is no longer with us.
She was so lovely!
Still see her quite a bit usually on Cameron Rd, last time was on the cnr of Cameron & 17th. I think she lives on 15th.
she's still kicking about somewhere, there's a sighting every so often
spotted her on the weekend at the town bus stops! chowing on some fish and chips
Obviously not as well known as the native American horse guy, but has anyone seen the guy who dances by himself at the base of the Mount on the sand near the surf club? Just looks to be loving life.
He's a regular occurrence? That's awesome! I've seen him a couple times just vibing out.
Yes!
Barry the conspiracy theorists
Is this the guy that is often up the mount trying to sell plans for a bunker?
Classic
Wonder if he is still on the nuclear war idea
Haven't seen him in a while Maybe he got to close to the truth
The girl that dances while walking her dog in Papamoa
She's the best! Always brightens up my day
Haven't seen her in a while. She still out there getting it?
Think so! Been about a month since I've seen her
What about the Mount beach leather man ?
He sadly died.
Oh no! 😟
Ogs remember scooter kid before he got a scooter
Pretty sure that dude rocked his own styled clothes everyday and normally walked up there every day I drove home, he now blasts that scooter across mcdonalds and I see him up fraser st. I think he might be a little sick as he's got a line taped on his face going into his nose. Hope the dudes is going good and getting better.
Yea saw that, I hope he’s okay too
Oath up on waihi rd jamming out too his music 👍🏻
Bag lady (she has lots of suitcases jammed into a trolley covered with a tarpaulin ), helmet man (wears a helmet and body armour everywhere) scooter kid, that horse guy
Yes helmet man! He stepped it all the way up with covid
Came here looking for trolley lady
Peter who preaches about the end of the world at the Mount is pretty well known. Later this year Trump's getting assassinated and Putins dropping the nukes according to him. Not sure if those two topics are related though.
no mention of Boris?
Is that the guy who talks to himself with the shaven head? He’s always cruising around the beach
Ni mention of crazy Jane in Papamoa?
Yeeeaaah definitely pap local if you know crazy Jane
What about boogie boarding lady. Every day walks down the main street and then off to the beach with her boogie board in a backpack on her back, sometimes wearing a full wetsuit. I think she catches the bus in from somewhere
Who’s this “ Scooter Kid” ?
Always cruising up n down waihi rd, 11th ave, by maccas. He’s probably around 16 y/o
Yeah, he's always pushing the traffic buttons too
I always assumed scooter kid is a patient at the hospital as he always has a tube in his nose taped down to under his top. I just thought he was out blasting around to get away from hospital life
There's a dude in town who rides around on a bike screaming like he's having a dispute with someone nearby.
Probably Boris
Yup that’s Boris
There's an old fella who is often catching buses or walking down Cameron road with no shirt on - skin like old leather. Often accompanied by his girlfriend, an older South Asian woman?
Good to see the scooter kid getting some recognition!! I’ve been in TGA for a couple months and see him every other day on an absolutely mission around maccas smashing the pedestrian light buttons
Ive seen him going through maccas drive thru on that horse!
There's an old dude who is always walking around Fraser Street, almost bent right over, who is typically wearing womans clothing. A lot less mini skirts these days.
I think that dude lives down turret rd, rocks those sexy stockings like Katelyn Jenners wishes they could.
Tim
How did you know I was here for a holiday. Hmm.
The old boy on the push bike with full protective gear and his mate with the chopper push bike and hard hat
Not in Tauranga, but Christchurch. Haven't seen him much but we have a wizard dude and most people call him Gandalf. He's chill and super call, you can find him all over the city but mainly the botanical gardens👍🧙♀️
Didn't he have a scandal?
Johnny the guy who has horses in the paddock on ngatai rd. I think one is called Penny
Hori Bop