The Weekend Sun 17 April 2014

17 April 2014, Issue 696

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Egg-fuelled Easter Easter is upon us – and there is no shortage of fun, family-friendly events to mark the occasion. You’ll find many of them within the pages of this special Easter edition. Among them is Kidz Need Dadz’ egg hunt on Easter Monday – a family event where children such as Leila and Cohyn Ewart (pictured) can spend time with their fathers. See page 25 for more. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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The darker side of the Easter bunny Easter wouldn’t be the same without some cautionary words from your year-round rabbit.

That’s right. While you’re sucking up to the Easter bunny this weekend,

just take into account that this onetrick pony only shows up once a year.

Some of us more reliable members of the rabbit industry provide year-round bunny duties. Often a thankless task, with long days and lonely nights, on call, performing rigorous rabbiting,

week in and week out.

Not just some interloper who shows up with bribery of chocolate and marshmallow, to party once a year, then high-tails it back to some cosy burrow to put his lazy lucky rabbit feet up for the rest of the year.

Oh no, the Rogers Rabbit delivers 52 weeks of the year.

And consider this. The Easter Bunny has a dark side. You can never trust anyone these days, particularly a character who offers children sweeties. And from a fashion viewpoint, you have to ask about the peculiar orientation of E.Bunny, considering the mincing around with the gay basket.

You think the E. Bunny is all sweetness and generosity? Well he ain’t that nice. There are disturbing cases stretching back decades.

Chocolate bunny suit

A few years ago the European’s highest court wrestled with the question: Can you trademark a chocolate bunny?

Chocolate maker Lindt of Switzerland held a trademark for a gold foil-wrapped chocolate bunny, including a jingle bell around its neck and red bow tie.

To cover its bases and fight against knock-off bunnies, the company is also reported to have trademarked a “naked” bunny, without foil.

Things got sticky when an Austrian chocolate maker produced a similar foil-wrapped bunny, very similar but without the jingling bell.

The Easter spirit quickly evaporated as the lawyers got their teeth into the suits and counter claims, amid the murky waters of three-dimensional trademarks.

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Armed and dangerous

Also, Easter Bunny was implicated in a US $2.1 million law suit for wrongful arrest a couple of decades ago.

The case of Timothy Wagner and John Payment, versus the County of Cattaraugus in New York Western District Court, unfolded when the two men, on an Easter road trip in 1992 with a bunny suit (as you do), decided to photograph themselves with the bunny mask at every ‘Welcome to the County’ sign along the way.

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Unfortunately, it was reported to the local sheriff that a man in a rabbit mask was looking in the window of the bank. One thing led to another, and soon a couple of deputies were hot on the trail of the accused bunny bandits, with the vehicle registration, soon discovering one of the men had a record. (Turns out, it was for a tax conviction). That did not stop police putting out an APB and describing vice school principal Wagner and his friend, as “armed and dangerous”.

In true American style, the two bunny men were arrested at gunpoint on suspicion of bank robbery. Even though no bank had been robbed.

The men were detained and questioned for a couple of hours; their stories matched and they were released without charge. Everyone, it is reported, was laughing.

Until Wagner and Payment sued.

The judge found it was a warrantless arrest for a crime that hadn’t been committed.

The Fourth Amendment protects citizens against “unreasonable searches and seizures”.

E. Bunny interview

Finally, here’s an excerpt from a report by John Scalzi, whoever he is, who claims to have interviewed the Easter Bunny. It highlights some of the tension between E.Bunny and S.Claus and their competing operations.

Is there is just one Easter Bunny? Moreover, has the same Easter Bunny been the Easter Bunny for the last couple of millennia?”

E. Bunny: “There are quite a few Easter Bunnies, and we’ve never made a secret about that.

Unlike the Santa Claus operation, which works under the improbable assumption that one guy delivers all those presents”.

Are you saying Santa is a sham?

E. Bunny: “I never said that. What I am saying is that we don’t work under the same sort of constraints. I mean, think about it.

One bunny delivering baskets to several hundred million homes across the planet? The friction from the atmosphere alone would turn the poor guy into a bunny briquette. There’d be hideous charcoal smudges all over the baskets.

‘Easter Bunny’ is a job description, not a proper name. It’s like ‘Postal Carrier’, except our employees very rarely become disgruntled”.

So there you have it. It would appear there are multiple Easter Bunnies; he’s outsourced the entire operation.

You have no idea whether you’re getting authentic service or just some franchised rip-off.

Coming soon on RR: We bust the Man In The Moon and lift the lid on the Tooth Fairy.

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Pooling hope Otumoetai/Pyes Pa Ward councillor Catherine Stewart discusses the Otumoetai Pool proposal with regular pool user Johanna Butler. Photo by Tracy Hardy. a great facility and we would like club to take over the pool could Opposition to plans to save the council $300,000 in to see it used more.” vest Otumoetai Pool to the If the proposal progresses there ratepayer funding, but residents Otumoetai Swimming Club are concerned access to the facility will be full consultation with all users, says David. “We very is prompting a call to review will be reduced. much want them to keep using Masters swimming gold medalthe way Tauranga City list Johanna Butler, who trains at it because its income that keeps Council allocates funds for the pool two-three times weekly, funding the pool.” recreation facilities. believes opening hours will be cut.

Regular swimmer Ursula says the “I don’t know how the club indoor pool is an “awesome” facility and all users she’s spoken with could financially cope with it, This comes from Otumoetai/ because sometimes I’m the only are disappointed or angered by the Pyes Pa Ward councillor Cathproposal. one there,” says Johanna. erine Stewart, who expected To help councillors make an “There are a lot of us who are opposition to the proposal in the informed decision on the issue, very upset. This needs to stay council’s draft annual plan but is Catherine is calling on residents to the same. We need to be concensurprised by the extent. clarify their concerns and suggest trating on getting more people Catherine wants the council to swimming.” look at the way recreation facilities other ways to save money in their submissions to TCC’s annual Ursula believes any cut in hours are funded – with indoor faciliplan. will particularly hurt those who ties such as ASB Arena receiving can’t afford to travel to other Otumoetai Swimming Club higher relative funding than president David Mercer can pools, or are prevented from aquatic centres. understand users are concerned teaching their family to swim.

“There is a high level of use of but stresses if anything the club Submissions to TCC’s draft community pools; they support a hopes to increase rather than cut annual plan close 5pm Tuesday healthy community and are help(April 22). ful with therapy. I believe all these its hours.

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Mount surf reef to be removed

Mount Maunganui's $1.5 million artificial surf reef is to be partially removed in an attempt to remove the risk to swimmers near Tay Street, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council has announced.

According to council the artificial reef, 250m offshore from the Tay Street/Marine Parade corner, has never functioned as intended.

Regional council's deputy chief executive Eddie Grogan says the reef's expected positive effects have not been realised.

“It's also generated some unforeseen effects, including creating a large scour hole, which affects waves and currents, increasing the frequency and intensity of rips, which pose a serious risk to swimmers in the popular Tay Street area,” says Eddie.

Clarkson’s trees to be axed

Two pohutakawa trees outside Bob Clarkson's home are to be felled and replaced at the Pillans Point resident's expense.

The recommendation was reached by Tauranga City Council's City Vision Committee after debate that questioned the council's morals and the former MP's allergy to the two natives – one of the reasons he wanted them removed.

It's the second time the Tauranga-based property developer will have to pay to remove trees from outside his Pillans Road home.

Calls for cap on city cats

Placing a cap of four cats per household and micro-chipping and registering cats are proposed actions Tauranga City Council can take to help change the city's domestic ownership culture.

Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre trustee Liza Scheider says the city has an overwhelming stray cat issue that the ARRC Wildlife Trust wants more council help with.

If the council acts, Tauranga could be the first city in the country to introduce cat controls, she says.

Youths arrested for burglaries

Two youths are facing burglary charges after being arrested in Bethlehem.

Police were called to two separate properties in Athfield Drive about 1.30am Wednesday after the youths were disturbed by home owners.

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A Papamoa mother’s campaign to curb Bay Hopper bus speeds around her suburb’s streets and nearby school is being lauded as a decisive move in providing a safer community.

Sam Norton launched a Facebook page aimed at reducing bus speeds around the Dickson Rd area after noticing the “alarming” speed at which buses travel along her two children’s route to Papamoa Primary School.

Walking her children Lucas and Phoebe along Dickson Rd to the school, Sam says she’s always wary and grips her children tight as buses consistently drive faster than the 40km/h peak limit, reaching speeds of up to 60km/h.

Sam, who lives 150m from the school within the reduced zone and has a 40km/h sign at the end of her driveway, says buses are going above the speed limit on a daily basis and it’s a miracle no one has been injured.

Her ‘Slow Down Bay Hopper’ Facebook page has more than 170 likes.

“The problem is that buses are public transport; they are huge vehicles and I think we should be able to expect them to be law-abiding and safe,” says Sam. “In a sense I feel they are setting a standard for the rest of the drivers on the road; and if they can get away with it then yeah [they will].”

Since moving to the road last September, Sam says her attempts to have the problem addressed have been a been a constant battle, with countless calls made to police, Bay Hopper and the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to no avail.

“I would have thought that me

saying: ‘Hey police, or hey Bay Hopper – you guys are going a bit fast’ would have been enough. And to hear that so many other people have complained and done the same thing – it just infuriates me.”

Tauranga City councillor Steve Morris fully supports Sam’s stance, saying bus speeds in the suburb are an ongoing issue.

“It’s probably something that I have seen as an issue for years and years,” says Steve.

“They [Bay Hopper buses] should not be speeding at all.”

Bay of Plenty Regional Council transport policy manager Garry Maloney says council is aware of the Facebook campaign and has investigated previous complaints about the speed of buses at Papamoa.

Garry says to complete a thorough investigation, council requires public information including the time and day of the incident, the street the bus was travelling – and if possible the route number on the bus, bus registration or fleet number.

“If people are unable to see the fleet number or registration details, then route number and the direction the bus is travelling will help us,” says Garry.

“People should then provide this information to the call centre on 0800 4BAYBUS (0800 422 928).”

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Chief among Chiefs He might be softly spoken and quick to dodge the plaudits, but on Saturday night flanker Tanerau Latimer will be alone in the spotlight reaching 100 Super Rugby matches for the Chiefs.

side and the boys play their game,” says Latimer.

“To crack the 100 with a polished performance will be bloody outstanding.”

The 27-year-old, with five All Blacks caps next to his name, admits it’s fitting to play the Southern men who gave him his first Super Rugby opportunity before returning home the following year. He also Running out onto Waikato Stadium for his side’s lays claim to playing for the New Zealand Sevens crucial clash with the Crusaders, Latimer takes team as a 17-year-old. his place among Chiefs’ history – becoming Going on to amass the 99 caps so far, the club’s second centurion alongside close Latimer’s been a mainstay in the Chiefs friend Liam Messam. make-up since 2007; and he’s been And after reaching the 100 Super Rugby pivotal in his rotational role with Sam milestone against the Stormers five weeks Cane in the last few seasons, as the ago, Latimer gets a second chance to ride Chiefs marched towards back-to-back the emotional rollercoaster.

Super Rugby titles.

Debuting for the Crusaders back in Looking back on his illustri2006 against the Bulls, pinching ous career path, Latimer five caps that year thanks to is fully appreciative of an injured Richie McCaw, his Bay of Plenty the Te Puke product background and the knows this match is going successful steps he’s to be one he remembers taken in top-flight fondly once his boots rugby – someare hung up. thing he admits But in true Latimer to not believing style he’s not getwould happen ting ahead of himself when he first and the momentous started. occasion, preferring “No not at all. to focus first and foreBut that’s the most on the match path that rugby before a moment of has taken me quiet reflection. down and the “I have got Chiefs have proto try and vided me with put that [the the opportuChiefs’ cennity – and tury] to the I’m forever side and focus grateful.” on the game.

Now all he I know there needs is this will be a bit weekend’s of build-up match to end among the on a winning Chiefs flanker Tanerau Latimer team, but note. following last weekend’s match hopefully it’s against the Melbourne Rebels.

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Keeping a 650km promise When Margaret Parker’s beloved husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, she made him a deal that will next week see her begin a 650km walk, half way across the world.

Since Terry’s death on January 14, the 68-year-old Pahoia resident has clocked up more than 400km training to walk the renowned Spanish Camino trail.

“And guess what his [Terry’s] response was?

‘Thank Heaven I’ll be dead and won’t have to do it’,” laughs Margaret.

“On January 20 I started walking again for the first time in six years. I can do 20km a day now with a pack on, before I could only do 4km.”

Margaret and Terry were married for 25 years. In the last four years they have together suffered four bouts of cancer.

“Walking has really been the most wonderful therapy for the thing,” says Margaret. “It’s just so beautiful.”

Despite the hours – and hours – of walking to prepare, Margaret doesn’t regret her in-the-moment promise to Terry.

“He would have been slightly bemused, but I think he would be really pleased that I’ve gotten off my tail and done something.

“I think if I hadn’t of committed myself to him that I would do it, I would have just sat around and eaten.

Margaret Parker packs for her 650km walk in memory of her late husband Terry. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

But now I can walk, and sit around and eat too.”

Approaching 69, Margaret is feeling good ahead of her trip. She’s gained a solid pair of legs and despite walking for hours most days, has lost just 2kg.

She estimates her journey will take six weeks, with 29km being the longest walk she’ll make in a day. There is also an altitude difference of 2000m during one section of the trail.

Her stepson, who lives in England,

will walk the final week with her.

Margaret will be pleased to see the training end, but is excited to explore some of New Zealand’s walks next year.

“I think that this training has made me really appreciate how fabulous our country is. We take it for granted.”

Margaret will begin in late April in Lisbon, and finish in Santiago de Compostela in June.

By Corrie Taylor

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Submissions close on plans Tauranga residents have six days left to tell the city council what they think of its 2014/2015 draft annual plan.

The plan sets out council’s goals and finances for the next year, including expenditure and rate collection. It also incorporates draft amendments to the 2012-2022 Long-term Plan.

Submissions can be made at any library and at www.tauranga.govt.nz.

Submissions close at 5pm next Tuesday, April 22.

Meanwhile, submissions on Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s 2014/2015 draft annual plan will close on Monday, April 28 at 4pm.

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Paddling for glory

C2 paddlers Dan Munro and Luke Robinson in action. Photo by Glenys T Photography.

In yet another show of Tauranga’s extraordinary canoe slalom talent, 14 local paddlers are preparing to fight for national glory at the ICF Slalom Junior and U23 World Championships next week.

The 18-strong New Zealand team boasts 14 Tauranga athletes, who will compete in their respective classes from April 22-27 in Australia.

Canoe Slalom Bay of Plenty president Sue Clarke says it’s a remarkable show of Tauranga’s talent and proof of the effort volunteers put into running the club.

“It’s fantastic, we are all pretty excited.”

Launched six years ago, Canoe Slalom BOP sees more than 70 young paddlers receive coaching weekly through a volunteer programme.

Sue also credits the club’s rising success to the introduction of coach Martin Hammer three years ago.

“He has made a big difference.”

Sue flew to Australia with the athletes last Saturday, where the team has been practising at the competition venue: the Penrith Whitewater Stadium.

“It’s an artificial course near the Blue Mountains, designed for the 2000 Olympics.”

Each of the athletes has already trialled the course, having competed in selection races for the event in January.

With fierce competition in the junior and under 23 classes coming from Czech, Slovakia, France, Germany and the United Kingdom – any NZ medals will be well earned next week.

But among Tauranga’s medal hopefuls are C2 paddlers Dan Munro and Luke Robinson, who are unchallenged in New Zealand, and two weeks ago won both junior and senior national titles.

C2 involves kneeling in the canoe with straps binding your legs in place, and paddling with a single-bladed paddle. Both athletes must work together to secure perfect timing and instinctively know what the other will do, says Sue. Other local paddlers to watch are 18-year-old Callum Gilbert and current 2014 Oceania champion in under 23 C1, Ben Gibb.

“It’s the first time this competition has been held in Australasia, so Canoe Slalom NZ has tailored its programme during the last 12 months to give the young athletes their best shot.”

By Corrie Taylor

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70 years on: still in love Busy life, happy wife – that’s Doug Atrill’s secret to a long and happy marriage. And he would know.

On May 1 this year, 90-year-old Doug and 88-year-old Audrey will celebrate 70 years since the day they both said ‘I do’.

It hasn’t always been an easy road for the pair, who met in high school but were separated when Doug joined the Navy and went to war.

“It wasn’t until then we became ‘more friendly’,” says Audrey. “We would write to each other during the war.”

Doug was discharged in early 1944. He came

home and asked Audrey to marry him.

“He was right in the thick of it, but thank God he came home to me.”

Married on May 1, 1944, the pair exchanged vowels on a cold day under Mount Ruapehu, before honeymooning in the Bay of Islands.

They set up house in New Plymouth, and Doug continued Navy work – his first job to interview and look after the ‘war brides’.

“I had to see that they were all safe and sound.”

Doug and Audrey welcomed their first daughter, but heartache struck with baby number two.

It was revealed Audrey had Rh

incompatibility, a condition which meant her Rh blood factor was incompatible with her baby’s.

The condition caused the couple to lose four children throughout their marriage.

“If it hadn’t been for that, we would have had more children,” says Doug.

They did raise two healthy daughters, who will be among family celebrating their milestone on May 1.

Doug and Audrey moved to Tauranga 20 years ago. Still living in their own home in Ohauiti, the couple are busy adding extensions to their house, and sit laughing together as they are photographed.

And they both agree on the secret to a long and healthy marriage: Keeping busy together.

“They say never have idle hands,” says Doug. “Never in our lives have we not been busy, we have stood beside each other and helped one another, all the time. You get into heaps of trouble with idle hands; we do things together.”

“We were well-suited you know,” says Audrey.

“We always did things together and I think that’s what makes a marriage.”

By Corrie Taylor

Seventy years later and there’s still plenty of laughs for Doug and Audrey Atrill. Photo by Bruce Barnard.

Daisy Hardwick walkway to open briefly Construction signs and red tape will be temporarily removed from a near complete Daisy Hardwick walkway as Tauranga City Council opens the track up for upcoming public holidays.

From April 18 to May 4 the 700 metre section regains public access after nearly three months under remedial construction as part of the Waikareao Walkway Erosion Protection.

The walkway between Maxwells Rd and Coach Drive, Pillans Point, has been closed to allow work on restoring the eroded and worn out area of the walkway.

The 700 metre section forms part of the 9km Waikareao

Estuary loop walkway which many people cycle, walk and run around on a daily basis.

Tauranga City Council communications advisor Marcel Currin says council agreed to re-open the track because it is in a “reasonable enough” condition for people to enjoy across the holiday weekends.

The reconstruction of the seawall is 75 per cent complete – the last section a small stretch at the northern end of the walkway.

Once this section is complete a new walkway surface will be put through from Maxwells Rd to Goods Road Reserve.

The majority of the track

has been widened to between 2-2.5m.

“The track surface not finished though. The surface is rough so it’s not wheelchair friendly,” says Marcel.

As part of the $462,000 Waikareao Walkway Erosion Protection works, 800m3 of dredged sand is being used as fill for part of the construction.

The project involves forming a new rock rip-rap seawall along the seaward side of the walkway and resurfacing the well-worn walkway – eroded due to gradual wear and tear.

It is expected to be complete by the end of May. By Luke Balvert

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Bookworms to bag bargains

By Corrie Taylor

It’s that time of year again – when walls are lined with cheap secondhand books, puzzles and DVDs, to be turned into profits for Bay of Plenty charities.

Ann Pritchard takes a moment from a busy day setting up the book sale.

Photo by Bruce Barnard.

The 27th annual Tauranga Rotary Easter Book Sale is on this weekend, running April 19-21.

Tauranga Rotary publicity officer Ross Prestidge estimates more than 100,000 books, CDs, DVDs, records, magazines and puzzles are ready to be sold from the sale’s new location at 6 Triton Ave in Mount Maunganui (the old Mount Action Centre).

“I think we have as much, or more, as previous years. We have just been inundated with donations in the last week.”

Ross says club members are ready to welcome the thousands of visitors they hope to see walk through the doors.

Last year’s sale was noted as “the best yet”. Ross says in the last three charities and organisations throughout the or four years, the sale has raised about region. $100,000.

The book sale is open April 19-21, from All funds raised go to Tauranga Rotary, 9am-4.30pm daily. which distributes the money to various Rotary members are also collecting column

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heaters during the sale and are appealing for donations. The donations are part of an ongoing project with the Bay of Plenty District Health Board, to see the heaters help keep families in need warm during winter.

Tauranga RSA raises money for Steenson family The family of a Tauranga four-year-old battling an aggressive form of leukaemia has been gifted $2500 to aid them in their time of need.

Tauranga RSA handed a cheque for $2500 to Trent Steenson before he headed back up to Starship Hospital to see his daughter Alicia.

Alicia Steenson was diagnosed with stage 4 Burkitt Lymphoma earlier this year and is currently in Starship Hospital receiving treatment.

About the same time as Alicia was diagnosed, the Steenson family found out they’d been living in a methamphetamine-

contaminated house for the last year and believe the disease may be linked with the contamination.

Trent says his daughter is a trooper and is thrilled with the donation.

Tauranga RSA functions manager Christie Kroll says after reading Alicia’s story, she felt life could be very unfair.

“This couple have been dealt a double blow with their little girl getting cancer and learning the house they were renting was

contaminated with methamphetamine.

“I approached businesses to see if they would sponsor spot prizes for the [quiz] evening.”

Christine then went about selling tickets to the quiz night, which, held on March 28.

Trent has done his own bit of fundraising by raising money to shave his beard, and a work colleague has also set up a fundraising page through the Givealittle website. By Letitia Atkinson

Not-for-profit cheer team scores own facility The Bay of Plenty’s sole non-profit cheerleading squad is gaining momentum by securing its own gym premises and a grant for equipment to be shipped from the US. Rebecca Grigson, who launched the Bay Twisters late-2013 with the intent to grow cheerleading in the region, shared the news with the young cheerleaders last weekend.

The new premises in 3rd Ave allows Bay Twisters to

take on more children and offer more classes.

“I was looking for premises for a short while; it had to fit the right height to throw the girls in the air and to fit in our 15 metre air trak, which we’ve been given our first grant to buy.”

Funding from parent fees, donations and sponsorship has paid for the gym. Rebecca is also seeking community groups, which wish to hire the venue during daytime or evenings. Phone Rebecca on 021 191 6933.

And as club members busily prepare for the club’s 50th jubilee (since the creation of its most recent strand, the United Pirates) this Easter, two men have been digging into the past.

Club historians Rick Hannay and Arthur Ball have spent the last two years researching the club since its formation in 1910 – combining their findings into a book, which will be released at the jubilee celebrations this weekend.

Te Puke Sports began with the United Club – an amalgamation of Te Puke and Papamoa rugby players. In 1950 it became The Old Boys Club, before turning into Te Puke United Old Boys.

In 1955 a new club developed, called the Te Puke Pirates, which echoed out of Paengaroa when their club went into recession.

Fifty years ago, in 1964, it finally became The United Pirates.

“It’s a very rich history, Te Puke has had many influential rugby families,” says Rick. “Many other clubs have come and gone while Te Puke Sports has flourished.”

Research has highlighted many memorable moments for the club and significant emerging players.

“One biggie was in 1974, when the club won its first championship in a game against Greerton with a last minute penalty,” says Rick.

“That last-minute victory by way of a kick is now immortalised in what we call the Boot Trophy.”

Two former All Blacks also played for the club: Arthur Jennings and Bill Gray.

Arthur lives in California but will be represented at the jubilee by his three sons.

Formatting the club’s history has been a “massive challenge” for the pair, who have worked closely with Te Puna woman Crissie Davies to write ‘The Making of a Rugby Club: 100 Years

of Te Puke Rugby’.

“When Rick asked me to help him, if I’d known what was involved then I would have said I didn’t have the time,” says Arthur.

A multitude of interviews with rugby families has seen the pair go through the club history season by season.

Easter Friday will see a gettogether for club alumni and an auction of special jubilee shirts which have been designed.

“Twenty-two of the special jerseys will be played in during the jubilee match and auctioned off on Friday night. Then a limited amount will be made and sold to public,” says Rick.

On Saturday is a formal event, with guest of honour Betty Freeman, the daughter of club’s original Patron A.J. Collins.

Rick and Arthur wish to recognise the efforts of club president Ashley Peat, and secretary Deborah Keenlyside, and Murray and Heather Salt, who funded the publication.

By Corrie Taylor

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“Spaces are obviously limited, so don’t leave it too long to email me with your interior design request.”

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Lost medal investigation Modern technology, a sharp-eyed nephew and an unusual spelling of the family surname have combined to reunite Otumoetai’s Dulcie Solley with the World War 1 medals of her late father-in-law.

Dulcie’s nephew, Aucklander Craig Kelsall, takes a keen interest in militaria and on trawling US internet sites in January spotted the medals being offered for sale.

“Our surname, spelled with an ‘e’ is very uncommon,” says Dulcie, who is in her 80s.

“I believe we are the only ones in this country.”

So when Craig saw medals engraved with the family name for sale, he investigated further, confirmed the connection with his Aunt Dulcie, and took immediate

action to purchase them.

Stephen Robert (Bob) Solley was born of farming stock in Kent, England, in 1885 and came to New Zealand as a child, with his parents.

The family settled and farmed in Taranaki, where Stephen eventually started dairy farming in his own right.

He was attested into the New Zealand Army in 1916; and being married family man and farmer, was most likely recruited as the Army manpower shortage became acute.

“We don’t know for certain,” says Dulcie. “But he would not have been the first choice category of man to be sent to France.”

Stephen survived the war as a Private infantryman on the Western Front and returned to NZ in 1919. Initially offered a government ‘rehab’ farm in the Whangamomona district, Stephen turned it down

on account of its remoteness – instead purchasing a dairy property at Tahuna near Morrinsville, before retiring to Greerton in 1949. He died in 1966.

Dulcie has no idea how his two WW1 service medals, which are correctly engraved with Stephen’s name, rank and serial number, came to be in the United States.

“We have questioned family members and nobody knows. It is a complete mystery.”

Dulcie admits her father-in-law never talked about his war experiences and never took part in RSA activities – so may not have considered the medals of any great value. She plans to have the two medals mounted and framed for display, along with explanatory information – ultimately for them to be passed on to great grandson Stephen, who shares his ancestor’s name.

By Dave Blanshard The Weekend Sun, in conjunction with the Tauranga WW100 committee, is running a monthly series of WW1 related stories in the lead-up to the war’s centenary next year.

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Battle of the beach Sure, we all know Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club offers a serious threat in beach sports – but how do they stack up in a good oldfashioned tug-of-war?

The Public can help settle the question this Saturday by teaming up with five friends to try to out-muscle the club’s top athletes in a challenge raising funds for members competing in France in September.

International club competition team manager Ange Johnston says the tug-of-war competition – a mainstay of fundraising events in previous years – has been revived to add to the coffers, to help the 12-strong Papamoa squad get to the Lifesaving World Championships 2014.

The Easter Beach Day on Saturday begins at the surf club at 11am, with the first of three beach digs for different age-groups, offering a chance for young and old to unearth buried treasure in the sand.

The tug-of-war contest starts at noon, with the last team standing in the knock-out event claiming

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Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club senior surf sports athletes prepare for the tug-of-war. Photo by Tracy Hardy. bragging rights and winning a bar tab. Teams need to register by 11.30am ($30 entry).

Ange says the event will be fun for all the family, and she urges those who regularly use the beach to support the fundraiser as a way of giving back to surf lifesavers who help keep the area safe.

“It’s the first time we’ve sent a full 12-member team, and with the talent we’ve got they’re looking strong.”

But along with training, Ange says a major push is going into fundraising.

She rates both the youth and open boys’ teams as particularly strong, but says the squad has many top athletes who could all shine.

“While the Australians and Kiwis will probably dominate the beach competition, you would be surprised with just how serious some of the other clubs are in the pool.”

By Hamish Carter

Bad hare day This is a good time to remind all you Easter freaks that chocolate is bad for dogs. But chasing bunnies is good.

Run fast, run hard, and let the chocolate ones go.

If you’re travelling with the mutt, remember to never leave them locked in the car and take some water and a bowl. This is especially important to wash the rabbit fur down.

Those visiting central Auckland will be interested to hear there’s now a dedicated radio station for dogs. K9FM broadcasts on 87.7FM. It’s designed for those ‘home alone’ cases.

Dog behavioural experts and researchers have developed a programme they say is fun and relaxing for dog listeners.

The station plays relaxing content, a bit of classical, chat shows such as Fetch in the Park, Meditation, Talkies and a Vet Advice segment. The experts say the doggie listeners

can focus on the words they recognise and be calmed by the music choices.

Just what we need here in the Bay! Take care out there this long weekend; go easy on the gut-rot and make the best of any fine spells for some fresh air and exercise with ya pooch.

Finally...how to sneak up on a rabbit: Not from behind. Rabbits can see behind them without turning their heads, but have blind spot in front of their face. My advice, run at them, front on!

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Giacomo in Auckland to Tauranga race Former Volvo Ocean racer Giacomo has stepped in as the glamour boat in the Auckland/Tauranga Yacht Race this Easter.

The race starts in Auckland this morning with frontrunners expected to sail into Tauranga in the early hours of tomorrow – Good Friday – but it’s weather-dependant.

Giacomo was repainted in Tauranga last October after Delegat Wines’ managing director Jim Delegat bought the 2011-2012 winning Volvo Ocean racer as Groupama, before renaming it.

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Giacomo has a canting keel, dagger boards and the latest in rigging – and will be impossible to stop in the right conditions, according to race chairman Roger Rushton.

“What a thrilling ocean-racing greyhound Giacomo really is; her speed and power will be an exciting addition to this year’s race,” says Roger.

Giacomo will be racing under the burgee of Auckland’s Royal Akarana Yacht Club.

The Team Vodafone trimaran will not be repeating its bid for the race record this year following a dismasting on Auckland Harbour in February. It opens the door for line honours for Giacomo – and, with a bit of weather luck, a very fast time.

Named in honour of Jim’s grandfather, Giacomo’s regular race crew include wellknown Auckland sailing guru Rodney Keenan, former Volvo winner Steve Cotton (boat captain) and Chris Dixon.

Giacomo’s first race under Jim’s ownership was the 2013 Sydney to Hobart Classic, where she finished sixth behind Maxis Wild Oats X1, Perpetual, Loyal, and Ragamuffin.

Interest is mounting in the 50 foot division, with the anticipated entry of thoroughbred racers Wired, Akatea, Vamos, Kia Kaha and Mayhem, says Roger.

Duelling yachts

“The two Elliot 35’ canters Bushido and Crusader are also racing in what will be a fascinating duel of high-tech, medium-sized, very fast yachts.

“There will be lots of little battles within the race going on, as rivals from way back put a small wager on the result to add a little spice to the outcome.”

All entrants are welcome in Tauranga

with a marina berth for security and a friendly welcome from club members, with a pack of sponsor’s goodies.

For more information, visit Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat’s website www.yacht.org.nz or call club secretary Christine Headey 07 578 5512 or race chairman Roger Rushton 0274 714 715.

By Andrew Campbell

The Giacomo being painted in Tauranga, October 2013.

Easter in Park Te Puke Top astronomer speaks Te Puke residents are invited to the town’s annual Easter in the Park event on Saturday, April 19, from 10am to 12pm. Hosted by Combined Churches of Te Puke, the event celebrates the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus.

The event offers free sausage sandwiches, free hot cross buns and music and activities including crafts, donkey rides and bouncy slides, plus prizes and giveaways, and features local band, Sole Purpose, and Te Puke’s Indian Dance Group.

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Prominent astronomer Stephen Chadwick will be speaking to keen stargazers in Tauranga this month.

On April 22, Stephen will be speaking about astronomical photography at Tauranga Astronomical Society’s observatory at Fergusson Park from 7.30pm.

His presentation will be given alongside live music.

Hive of Easter fun Downtown Mount Maunganui will be a hive of activity for the whole family on Saturday, April 19.

From 10am-2pm there will be dancing, stilt walkers, balloon twisting, clowns, free slides and free face painting.

People can check out classic cars, hot rods and vintage cars on display and enjoy gymnastics and power lifting displays. The Easter Bunny will be there too, dishing out Easter treats.

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Celebrations and events flying under the radar Threats of the TPPA? Many not-for-profit organisations fly under the radar – Village Radio, based upstairs at the Historic Village, celebrated their 30th birthday on Sunday. Congratulations and well done. About 80 people turned up to mark this special milestone.

Keith Spooner and Bonnie Leonard cut the birthday cake. Photo albums tracking the Village Radio’s presence at the Historic Village were made available and memories were shared over afternoon tea.

Earlier in the day I attended a children’s tennis workshop with top women’s tennis

player, Marina Erakovic. The event was held at the Mount Maunganui Tennis Club. Marina gave tips to local children and then joined in to play a game of tennis. The enthusiasm and talent of the young children was impressive.

On Sunday morning I joined hundreds of people in the Tauranga Half Marathon Heart Foundation fundraiser event. There were options to jog or walk and also a choice of distances. It was great to see so many people of all ages participating in this fundraiser.

Family violence’s dark presence in community During the last week there has been a strong focus on the subject of family violence in the events I’ve attended.

Shakti Ethnic Women’s Support group opened their exhibition ‘Unbroken Spirit’ with some powerful images on display at the Incubator in The Historic Village.

I also attended a Best Practice hui presented

by Dr Neville Robertson from the University of Waikato; and on Thursday night at the Welcome Bay Community Centre, Jude Simpson gave a powerful presentation about

the impact of family violence from a victim’s perspective.

The message that came through strongly is family violence is still a pervasive, dark undercurrent in our communities. It has neither cultural bias nor age restriction, but mainly it affects women and children, although there is no denying men can be victims too.

When the power is unbalanced in any relationship there is potential for abuse.

Children are especially vulnerable.

Right-sizing community governance Look at local government in other countries and you find a whole lot of new terms coming into the language.

People talk about ‘participatory budgeting’, ‘codesign’ and ‘co-production’.

Behind the jargon there is a real shift taking place.

Councils and their communities are experimenting with ways in which decisions can really be taken locally – meaning residents can have real choices about what happens in their place.

Partly, its councils recognising people do want

to have a say. But it’s also councils understanding if they work closely with individual communities, they learn much more about how to spend ratepayers’ money effectively. There are some great stories about communities telling councils how to save money and get better results at the same time.

The real challenge is how to make it happen.

The Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement appears to be just another free trade agreement.

So why did thousands of people come out into the streets on March 29 to challenge the TPPA and its processes?

For reasons that have never been explained, all TPPA negotiations are held in secret.

In fact, they must remain secret for years after the agreement is signed.

We can thank WikiLeaks for what

little information is available about those negotiations.

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Incubating start-up business culture A vision to develop Tauranga into a leading technology centre is gaining rapid momentum with strong interest from technology start-ups wanting to join the incubator being launched soon.

The Wharf42 Plug and Play Technology Incubator being set up by Tauranga’s Peter Wren-Hilton has attracted interest from technology entrepreneurs around the country, who want to benefit from Peter’s experience launching Pingar and his connections in Silicon Valley.

“A lot of people are wanting to be a part of it, so we are just looking at how to validate and select the best start-ups to be involved,” says Peter, who saw the need for supporting Kiwis polish their start-ups and gain traction in Silicon Valley during the three years he was based at start-up accelerator Plug and Plug International.

“I saw a strong need for help in this area,” says Peter, who has since returned to Tauranga with the support of Plug and Play to set up the country’s first technology incubator with direct links into Silicon Valley. All participants will spend six months of the year getting connected

within Silicon Valley.

“By introducing start-up and early-stage New Zealand businesses to the Silicon Valley eco-system, and enabling them to experience Silicon Valley first-hand as part of the incubation process, we believe we can significantly assist and accelerate the commercialisation process.”

Start-ups will be incubated with mentoring, networking and access to funding opportunities through Tauranga’s Enterprise

Angels. Start-ups are newly-formed technology businesses aiming to build a scalable, profitable operation.

Peter will work with five or six start-ups initially, who will be based in the expanded Ignition co-working space in Grey St that should be completed in May. “As soon as the doors are open, we will be in there,” says Peter, who sees the incubator as ultimately needing its own stand-alone CBD office as numbers grow.

Wharf42 founder Peter Wren-Hilton and Priority One project manager Michelle Parker looking over designs. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Peter is excited about the entrepreneurial start-up culture growing in the city, saying the new VentureCentre.co.nz portal – launched on Tuesday as a hub for the city’s growing technology talent – is an example of this. The development has been strongly applauded by Priority One CEO Andrew Coker, who describes it as a key opportunity in establishing Tauranga as a high tech centre.

“We are hugely supportive and see it as great for profiling Tauranga as a rapidly evolving

By Hamish Carter technology centre.”

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Positive learning behaviour all-round Greerton Village School is hoping parents will follow its initiative of encouraging positive behaviour towards learning by putting it into practice at home.

By Zoe Hunter

Rayn-Hard Peka, Annelise Reid, Kaiseha King and Lincoln Nooroa performing a scene from the movie.

“Our behaviour data is showing Since launching Ministry of Edu- matrix of expectations to be used we’ve had a decrease in playground before school, during lunchtimes cation initiative PB4L – Positive incidents through that one stratand assembly, as well as on the Behaviour 4 Learning – last June, egy,” says Heather. playground.

GVS deputy principal Heather The school has produced a The expectations are divided into Langley says the school has noticed four ‘LEAD’ areas: Learn with pur- 45-minute film, where each group a significant improvement in showcases what they’ve been doing pose, Engage with pride, Act with student behaviour. to promote the initiative. respect and Dare to participate.

“It’s not a behaviour programme The film was shown to parents Alongside the initiative, the at all,” says Heather. “It’s a consistat a movie night on Monday, in school also follows a SWIT proceent way of dealing with behaviour. the hope of encouraging parents dure, which stands for Stop, Walk We gather data about student to come up with their own set of away, Ignore the behaviour, and behaviour and we analyse it.” expectations for the whole family.

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The school has put in place a

Yarn bombers to strike again A group of needle-wielding women are getting ready to ‘bomb’ the city with their colourful woollen creations this June.

with yarn installations appearing overnight in public places.

“For us it started as an idea from one of our members; Belinda Sands,” says Victoria. “And we didn’t ever in our wildest dreams imagine how many people The yarn bombing community art project is part would be keen to get involved and how awesomely of an initiative to add a splash of colour to Greerton, cool the public’s reaction was going to be.” in the hope of attracting more visitors to Admitting she can only knit the Cameron Rd and Chadwick St in straight lines, Victoria is shops. also picking up the neeThe women, known as dles to knit a creation the Guerrilla Knitters, of her own. will take to the streets “I had to re-learn,” of Greerton Village in says Victoria. “I also June to slip their creaenlist many people tions onto the trunks to help me, espeand branches of trees. cially as it seems I’ve Greerton Village gotten a bit ambiMainstreet manager tious this year.”

Victoria Thomas Last year 20 cherry says the knitters are blossom trees were aiming to yarn bomb about 30 trees this Keen yarn bombers Vicki Reid, Virginia Fisher-Stirling and covered in coloured wool, says Victoria, year.

Marie Hills knitting furiously for their next event. who describes the “We are super atmosphere in Greerton Village as “electric” excited to be able to display a tree created by Greerton during June.

Kindy kids.”

“Honestly, seeing people’s reactions when they seem Yarn bombing, also called guerrilla knitting, has them is joyful.” become a popular form of temporary public art since

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Hopping Forget about the dangers of eating too many chocolate eggs, on Good Friday children can get into the spirit of the Easter weekend with a healthy fun activity that will help them burn off excess energy.

good Easter fun

Indoor action centre is putting on a fun ‘Easter Tramp Hop’ competition tomorrow.

Dialled Indoor Skate and Tramp Park owner Kate Thomas is encouraging all children to get into the Easter spirit by coming down to the Triton Ave indoor park dressed for the Easter Bunny Costume competition.

“With Easter Bunny being a great hopper, we thought it was a good idea to put on an

As part of the Play in the Bay Adventure Month activities during April, Mount Maunganui’s Dialled

Max Campbell, 11, doing flips on the trampoline. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Surfing siblings receive boost from surf shop Surfing at junior world circuit level comes easy for Mount Maunganui siblings Jonas and Elin Tawharu.

But finding financial resources to support their dreams is a different story.

Currently competing in the 2014 Vissla ISA World Junior Surfing Champs in Ecuador, Jonas, 15, and Elin, 13, would love to make it through their respective heats – but as first-time contenders they need the overseas experience at this level.

And without backing from big surf industry sponsors, the Tawharu family has been forced to try and think of novel ways to increase their profile and raise funds.

After loading a short video on The Telecom Foundation’s Givealittle website, the pair has gained support from Mount Surf Shop, which is auctioning off ‘the ultimate surf package,’ with everything from a surfboard to sunblock.

Father John Tawharu is incredibly grateful for the support, which will see all funds raised from the auction support his children.

“Pulling enough funds together to travel and compete on the world stage is a huge challenge, even when major surf companies sponsoring surfboards and other equipment are backing you.”

John says even getting the children to Venezuela to compete put the family under financial strain “and we were forced to borrow to meet a shortfall and get the pair there”.

“The tough reality is that our children have proven they have the ability, but to continue to compete overseas and realise their surfing goals will take a sustained and serious fundraising effort.”

Mount Surf Shop co-owner Scott Waddell says their donation of the package partly reflects trying to “cut down some of the stress on their [Jonas and Elin’s] parents”, who struggle to support the children’s’ surfing goals.

Jonas, 15, and Elin, 13, Tawharu hope to secure enough funding to continue their world contest dream.

“You’ve got to remember that these kids are off around the world representing their country, and they deserve as much help as other aspiring athletes.”

To bid on the auction on TradeMe, search for ‘The Ultimate Surfing Package’ under sports, or donate at www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/GoEcuador

By Corrie Taylor

Easter tramp hop event with prizes for the best trampolining tricks. It’s going to be a bit of a fun day.”

The event, on from 10am-4pm ($12 entry), will include an Easter Egg hunt, and a chance to win prizes for the best skate tricks or the best slalom riding on a ‘GausWheel’ – a cross between a scooter, unicycle and skateboard that combines a large cycle wheel with a skateboard wheel and a flat deck for a new riding experience.

For more event details, go to www.dialled.co.nz or call 07 574 5923.

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Poppy Day volunteers hit streets More than 100 volunteers will hit Tauranga streets today to raise money for service people as part of the city’s Poppy Day street appeal.

Tauranga RSA support advisor Athol Feek says he’s hoping volunteers can count on the public gifting a similar amount to last year’s generous $30,000 raised in the city.

“Poppy Day is a special day of remembrance for those who are still here and for those who are now gone.”

But Athol says the day is also an important fundraiser to help returned servicemen and women.

“Poppy Day is important as the funding means we can assist these service people,” says Athol.

“It goes towards surgery, specta-

Poppy Day is just around the corner and local volunteers are gearing up for one of New Zealand’s biggest street appeals. cles, skin cancer etc. The other day we were able to help out someone who was blind, with a radar system.”

With Tauranga RSA recently saying it was lacking in volunteers, which would see them lose out on potential Poppy Day donations, Athol says the organisation is now fully stocked with helpers.

“Our key supporters are aging and we’ve had to replenish,” says Athol, who adds they’re now covered thanks to advertising for more volunteers.

Poppy Day will see a mix of volunteers, including young

school children, scattered around Tauranga streets to collect for the cause. Poppies will also be on sale – for a small donation – at rest homes, schools, Z service stations and ANZ banks.

“The public response from this has been good,” says Athol, who says each school also has its own special way of honouring the day.

“The schools are very proactive.

For example, Aquinas College has 28 different project groups this year for Poppy Day. “We are hoping this year will go well. We are grateful to the public for their help.” By Rachael Clarke

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Easter event bigger than ever Left: Crowds fill Coronation Park at last year’s Easter in the Park.

An annual Easter Sunday event attracting more than 7000 people last year is set to be “bigger and better than before” this weekend.

A 15 metre by eight metre blow-up obstacle course is one of many attractions expected to draw in big crowds to Coronation Park in Mount Maunganui, for Easter in the Park on Sunday.

Hosted by Mount Mosaic church, Easter in the Park is about dedicating a day to give back to the community and create a positive, fun experience, says organiser Renee Ryland.

“I’m very excited about the bouncy obstacle course,

I think that will be quite epic; in fact I’m quite keen to give it a go myself.”

The course joins an extended number of bouncy castles and children-specific activities.

“We have more children’s entertainment this year, more hula hoop competitions and fun things they can enjoy, including face painting.”

There are also acoustic local bands, games, rides, and plenty of food and drink.

With an army of volunteers, it has been no small feat organising the free event, says Renee. “But it’s all worth it.”

Pastor Joel Milgate says the best way to celebrate the story of Jesus and the meaning behind Easter is to give to those around us.

“Easter in the Park is about sharing the goodness and generosity of Easter with our community.

“Our community inspires us. We want to give back to the community, contribute to their lives and give people of all ages a great experience.

“We would like to build this to be the biggest single event held in our city – keeping it all free. We want as many people as possible to experience this event.”

Easter in the Park will be held in Coronation Park in Mount Maunganui on Sunday from 10am-1pm.

KIDS EAT FREE EVERY DAY

By Corrie Taylor

Gate Pa lecture series Two historians are speaking at two Battle of Gate Pa lecture evenings early next week. Military historian Dr Cliff Simons and Ngai Tamarawhaho historian Des Tata will speak on Monday, April 21 and Tuesday, April 22 from 7pm-9pm, followed by a light supper. The free lectures are at St George’s Church, 1 Church St, Tauranga. For more information, visit www.battleofgatepa.com

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The first of two NZ String Quartet Concerts is on next Wednesday night (April 23) from 6.30pm-9pm at Huria Marae, Judea. Sponsored by the Pukehinahina Charitable Trust, the event will see music performed from the 1864 era.

For more information, visit www.battleofgatepa.com This event is free to the public.

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Egg hunt for family Leila, 2, and Cohyn, 4, Ewart.

Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Cover story

Kidz Need Dadz is encouraging the whole family to come along to its Easter Monday egg hunt, which is going to see tickets for treats hidden in Yatton Park.

Kidz Need Dadz manager Lianne Mather says instead of the event being a scavenger hunt, clues will be

given to each participating family.

“Yatton Park is a dog park – and we don’t want the dogs eating chocolate, or the children returning with the wrong item,” says Lianne.

The fundraiser will see money go towards the Kidz Need Dadz men’s refuge, where fathers and children can seek affordable shelter or emergency accommodation.

The organisation, with close to

100 members, also offers support groups and life coaching for dads.

Lianne says the egg hunt is not just a chance for fathers and children to bond, but an opportunity for families to enjoy a fun day out – and she’s expecting “a good turnout”.

The event starts 11am on Easter Monday at Yatton Park, with a sausage sizzle and raffle available.

By Rachael Clarke

Find the chicks in city centre treasure hunt Downtown Tauranga is running an Easter Chick Treasure Hunt

on Saturday, April 19 from 11am–3pm.

Adult residents are encouraged to bring their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews together and join in the Easter fun.

Mainstreet manager Karena Mattson will be stationed at the Family Fun Zone on the Tauranga Waterfront.

Anyone eager to grab an Easter egg from Karena can come and enter the hunt, find the chicks and go in the draw to win one of four large Easter bunnies.

She will announce the winners on the day at 3.30pm.

Entry forms are available at www.downtowntauranga.co.nz or can be collected from Karena on the day.

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Students prepare for big night Bay of Plenty beauty salons, hairdressers and shopping malls are expected to get busy during the next few weeks as students prepare for the ball season.

Some students are describing the ball as the one night in which they can impress their fellow students in something other than their school uniform. This means they’ll be rushing to the shops to pick out the perfect dress or sharpest tux.

Mount Maunganui College ball is on May 17, 2014, and Year 12 student Jesse Cousins has already picked out a stunning strapless red dress. She plans to wow her friends – and date Henry Garfitt – with a picture-perfect hair-do, Head of the ball committee Jesse Wiltshire, 17, and ball fake tan and polished nails.

Jesse also plans to arrive in style with a limcommittee member India Power, 17, with Tessa Matier, 16, ousine she’s hiring with her friends.

Kaitlyn Weaver, 16, and Jesse Cousins, 17, holding Her special night will cost her a total of their dresses. Photo by Tracy Hardy. $400. This includes: $120 for the dress, $110 sage, which he plans to get for Jesse. for hair extensions, $60 for the hairstyle, $50 for nails, But finding the right suit is not the only thing some $25 for a tan and her share of $35 for the limo. students are worrying about leading up to the Admitting she’s spent a little more on her look than big event. last year, Jesse says she spends the money because it’s Mount College deputy head boy Jesse Wiltshire is her one night to look absolutely stunning – “so why helping lead the ball committee, and organising “evenot go all out?” rything”, he says.

“I’d say there is a pressure, not just because of every“The only thing set was the venue. We use the same one judging how you look, but also [for] your own self esteem – you want to look your best and nothing less.” venue every year,” says Jesse. “We’re making all of the decisions on DJs, catering, all of the fundraising, Henry, on the other hand, will spend $130 on hiring props, and decorations.”

By Zoe Hunter a tux – this doesn’t include buying flowers and a cor-

Ball season dresses: spoilt for choice A new store brimming with beautiful dresses for any formal occasion has opened in the city centre – just in time for ball season.

The Formal Shop on Willow St is an experienced specialist in formal clothing and accessories, offering everything from elegant pre-loved dresses and hire clothing, to designer gowns and stunning accessories.

Owner Sharlene Nuthall is no newcomer to formal fashion.

Having owned Frank Casey for five years, she opened The Formal Shop one month ago, seeing a need for a store of this kind dedicated to women.

“This store is a bit more specialised; we stay right away from bridal gowns but can certainly recommend where to go. But the idea is we cover anything for any formal event you need to go to.”

A full range of The Formal Shop’s dresses are listed online. If a particular dress is not available instore, Sharlene can order it in.

“Most women look online first then come into the store, but we have a large range here. We also stock beautiful accessories in store, which the website doesn’t list.”

Accessories include a range from Anita Du Plessis Dutton from Aqua Jewels, who designed the Miss Universe NZ and Miss World NZ crowns. There are also masquerade masks, hats, and more.

The store has been welcomed by the public; and Sharlene is expecting a busy few weeks as the school holidays and ball season approaches.

“Going from what my customers are telling me, nine out of 10 of them have said Tauranga needed a store like this.

“We pride ourselves with attention to detail and our ability to ensure our clients receive superior, personal service.” By Corrie Taylor

Some of the elegant dresses available at The Formal Shop.

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Soaking up support Local charitable organisations are enjoying the benefits of establishing an endowment fund through Acorn Foundation with 18 already signing up – and more in the wings.

Acorn Foundation operations manager Margot McCool says endowment funds give community groups some surety over funding.

“There’s very little in the way of secure funding for most charities,” says Margot.

“Many are at the whim of government contracts which may change overnight, or rely on funds from gaming trusts.

“An endowment fund is the only funding stream that’s reliable and permanent, and can be used where it’s most needed.

“The Acorn Foundation not only supports local community groups in this region by making grants, but offers opportunity to build sustainability by setting up their endowment funds.” Margot says endowment is key to self-determination.

“Community groups with endowment funds are building themselves a nest egg. Funds are pooled and invested by Acorn, and investment income is directed to the organisation each year for them to use.”

Most people in the region utilise local sports clubs, St John’s ambulance, church groups or hospice, says Margot, who believes an endowment fund is a great support mechanism.

“Unfortunately, not-for-profit groups often struggle simply to break even and stay afloat.

“They generally don’t have a product or service they can sell to raise funds and have to cover costs of operations through other means, such as fundraising and applying for grants, which takes focus off their core purpose.”

Supporters can make a donation of any size, any time, directly to an endowment fund. All donations qualify for a one-third tax credit.

Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard general manager Simon Barker says his organisation see the fund as an additional way of generating income, “which frees up our volunteers”.

To learn more, visit www.acornfoundation.org.nz

FAMILY FUN DAY Easter Saturday The fun filled Downtown Tauranga Family Fun Zone returns to the Waterfront on Saturday 19th April. Mini jeeps, giant slide, bouncy castle, plane o chair and a ferris wheel just to name a few. There is something for everyone to enjoy through the day. Downtown Tauranga Family Fun Zone is open from 10.30am through to 4pm weather permitting.

BENNY THE BUNNY 11am - 2pm

Come meet Benny the Bunny. Benny will be walking around the city between 11am - 3pm on Saturday handing out mini chocolates and lolly pops.

STREET PERFORMERS & ROAMING BANDS 12.00am - 5.30pm

Something new this year in Red Square is the excitement of street performers on Easter Saturday & Sunday 12pm to 4pm.

In addition Downtown Tauranga have roaming bands throughout the city playing on Easter Saturday. Keep an eye out for Aaron Bloomfield, playing 12pm to 3pm in Devonport Rd, and other favourites like Twin City Stompers, Bay Dixie Band and Tracey Collins.

CHICK HUNT 11am - 3pm

Come Downtown Tauranga for the Easter Chick Treasure Hunt on Saturday 19th April

Collect your entry form from the Downtown Tauranga Family Fun Zone on the Waterfront 11am to 3pm. Search the city for the 20 Easter Chicks hiding in selected stores, then return your completed entry form to the entry box at the Family Fun Zone. Each entry goes in the draw to win 1 of 4 large chocolate Easter bunnies. Winners will be drawn at 3.30pm on the Saturday afternoon.

Entry forms will be available on our website in advance, www.downtowntauranga.co.nz or can be collected on the day.

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‘Hidden’ battle plaque comes to light

John Hodgson with the Ngai Tamarawaho plaque.

A hidden plaque at a burial place for Ngai Tamarawaho casualties from the Battle of Gate Pa is being brought to iwi and Tauranga City Council’s attention as the city prepares to commemorate 150 years since the battle.

As many as 3000 people are expected to descend on Gate Pa Reserve to commemorate 150 years since the 1864 Battle of Gate Pa, on April 29.

Ahead of the commemorations, Tauranga resident John Hodgson approached The Weekend Sun about a plaque he says has been

forgotten, on a track in Kopurererua Valley.

John discovered the plaque four years ago while riding his bike through the track.

“It disappointingly was not being recognised then, but now with the 150 years of the Battle of Gate Pa it’s significantly more important for both Maori and European.”

The plaque, engraved in a large rock, was unveiled by the Ngai Tamarawaho people on April 6, 2002.

“This Pouwhenua is placed at the site by the people of Ngai Tamarawaho ki Hu ria as a memorial to their ancestors who were brought here from Rarotonga aboard Te Waka Tapu Takitimu

by Tamatea Arikinui about 1350 AD,” the plaque reads.

Peri Kohu was involved in establishing the plaque, says the hill in which the plaque is placed is an ancient Pa – later used as the burial place for Ngai Tamarawaho casualties from the Battle of Gate Pa. According to Peri, initial plans were to place the plaque on top of the hill but the rock was too heavy, which could explain its location.

Peri plans to highlight the rock along with Ngai Tamarawaho people’s involvement in the battle in a presentation on April 27, as part of the 2014 commemoration programme.

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Power and performance

Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Tauranga drifter Drew Donovan has been pulling out all the stops to get more power out of his car in hope of returning to a podium finish at the national D1NZ series’ Christchurch round this weekend.

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Drew’s been working on his car to lift its power output during the last few weekends after struggling in the last round in Taupo, where he was knocked out in the top-16 battle with fellow Tauranga driver Cole Armstrong.

“Drifting is all about a balance between power and grip. If you have good grip then it can affect your power just when you need it,” says Drew, who knew his options were dialling out some of the grip gained in adjusting chassis settings, or finding more power to match the grip.

Drew says he’s still tweaking the engine

to lift it from 6.0 to a 6.8 litre engine equivalent in power.

“It should in theory give us another 100 horsepower, which should make a major difference,” says Drew, who is confident the work – which includes installing a new stoker kit, con rods and upgrading vales – will pay off.

With partner Jodie Verhulst, who won her first battle in the pro series in Taupo last month, Drew leaves for Christchurch on Tuesday night to allow time for final preparations ahead of a practice race at the Ruapuna track on Thursday.

Drew is relatively happy with his performance in series to date, where he’s sitting 10th. And with two rounds left, Drew says while there’s no chance of

claiming the top title he’s aiming for strong finishes in both rounds taking him to sixth-seventh place.

“I’m determined to do everything I can to get a podium at Ruapuna after finishing third there last year, but it is a very competitive field.”

Ultimately, Drew says he and Jodie would love to compete in international events, but for now they’re focussed on the national series and promoting drifting through their business Drift Motorsport, which runs events including a new round robin-style competition called Battle Mania in Taupo on May 9-11.

By Hamish Carter

Easter road closures A number of planned road closures are in place for the long weekend, with Easter events set to draw in large crowds.

The Tauranga City Jazz Festival, running April 18-20, will see the following roads closed: From 12am on Friday, to 12am Sunday: • The Strand - from McLean St to The Redoubt.

• The Strand - from Harington St to Devonport Rd (excluding the roundabout).

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• Hamilton St - from The Strand to the exit of City Produce carpark.

From 6am-6pm on Saturday, April 19: • Willow St - from Wharf St south to Spring St. From 8am-8pm on Sunday, April 20 and Monday, April 21: • 17th Ave - from its intersection with Clarke St, to the cul-de-sac at the end of the avenue.

The Easter Family Festival in Mount Maunganui will see the following roads closed from 6am-5pm on Saturday, April 19: • Maunganui Rd - from Salisbury Ave to Pacific Ave (main shopping area), not including the roundabouts.

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32 Part two of the Honda Pioneer side-by-side review. This week, we sample the Pioneer’s appetite for work and adventure.

After the all-important safety briefing and fitting helmets, we checked out the two-seater with tipping tray; and four-seater Pioneer features, then headed out for a farm drive over a well-planned course of terrain and obstacles.

Each Pioneer had an instructor in the passenger seat and the group was led by guides on Big Reds, plus a handy bloke on a two-wheeler, who was pretty useful for opening and closing gates.

First up was some open paddock running over undulating pasture, which shows how smooth the ride can be on these four-wheelers. Then down a couple of banks and through bog and swamp. With the right encouragement from instructors, including some tips on control, such as left foot braking, we had the Hondas climbing near vertical banks and crossing bogs that seemed near impossible.

Out on the farm airstrip, the Pioneers were given a bit of jandal to blow off the cobwebs.

The Pioneers can certainly belt along when conditions allow.

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Then it was time to check out the load carrying. A trailer of meaty fence posts and a rear cargo deck with a load of heavy piles didn’t faze the Pioneer. The load handling was impressive and the tow hitch arrangements seemed well engineered to cope with the inevitable loads that farmers will inflict on these machines.

Next up was some terrain-busting action, down river banks, across the stream, along the stream, through more swamp and across some seemingly impossible guts.

A tilt test along the edge of a steep sidling reminded me of some of the hairy moments we’ve encountered crossing bars in boats – the

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machine handles the challenge better than many of the occupants!

With attentive AMS instructors every step of the way, the Pioneers were pushed to tipping point – and beyond in some cases – to give us a feel of exactly where that tipping point is.

The advice at this point from chief instructor Pete is firmly etched in my brain; as we felt the Pioneer in the balance between the forces of traction, gravity and the clenching effect of a certain part of the driver’s anatomy.

The control available to the driver, even in the stickiest of situations, is amazing.

As our confidence grew, and we got a feel for the new machines, we headed into bush, over logs, a few more stream crossings for good measure and a couple of photos sessions – it was time to head back to the woolshed for a lovely lunch and debrief.

The team swapped around drivers and passengers, so everyone had a turn enjoying the attributes of riding in the back of the four-person Pioneer, which is a surprisingly good way to travel. It was good to get a feel of driving this heavier machine, with a few more bods on board, to discover the effect of weight and centre of gravity.

The four-person Pioneer features fold-flat rear seats, providing a perfectly flat cargo area. The seats can be raised up or down without tools, opened and closed in seconds.

After lunch the group headed out again, this

The Pioneer 700 four seater and two seater. time to the top of the farm, the goal a trig station on the highest hill.

The farm had taken a pretty good hit from the rains of former Cyclone Lusi just a few days earlier, so there were some interesting conditions on the steeper sections and the clay pans.

However, it had dried remarkably well in just a day or so, and the terrain was no match for the competent Pioneers, even with some questionably experienced pilots.

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Really getting into the groove of these mountain-taming machines, with carefully controlled delivery of power in just the right places, we traversed winding and sometimes narrow farm tracks to the top of the world – and the trig station hill overlooking Waiheke, Great Barrier and the gulf out to the Coromandel. It was obligatory photo time, with some sage advice from Pete about downhill control, before we ventured back via a different track, some scrub

Story and photos, Brian Rogers.

negotiation and through a seemingly impossible creek crossing that featured wheels in the air and a bit of belly sliding.

It was a great feeling arriving back at the woolshed, brimming with a feeling of expanded knowledge and skills, coupled with the thrill of opportunity to test drive these remarkable new vehicles. A little bit of knowledge and training goes a long way and it’s clear that for anyone, particularly those making their living off the land, it’s well advised to tap into the vast expertise on offer from both the suppliers of the machines, and training specialists such as AMS. Our thanks to Damien and Blue Wing for an amazing opportunity; to Pete, Gene, Amy and the AMS team for their calm yet commanding delivery of so many vital skills and information; and to the farm owners for allowing us access to their stunning farmland and terrain.

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Happy Days revival

By Hamish Carter

Talisman Hotel manager Steve Shaw gets into the spirit of this Saturday’s Happy Days Car Show with a 1946 Ford Jailbar pickup truck. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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Move over Fonzie, this Saturday’s Happy Days Car Show in Katikati will decide who really has the best classic cars, hot rods or bikes in the Western Bay town.

Organisers of the annual motoring show, now in its fourth year, are hoping it will be even bigger this Saturday, with hundreds of vehicles expected to vie for bragging rights in the 13 competition classes.

Talisman Hotel manager Steve Shaw, who is hosting the show in the Katikati pub’s carpark, has been surprised by the level of interest after taking over the hotel only two months ago.

“We were keen to continue hosting it; and based on what we’re hearing its shaping up to be a big event. There is a huge local following and interest in classic cars.”

With space for only 73 cars in the hotel parking lot, Steve is expecting classic vehicles to over-

flow into some of the surrounding streets – with all competing cars to be registered by 9.30am.

“Given the Happy Days focus, we are expecting classic American cars up to the mid-1970s. As far as I’m concerned, the older and the rarer the better.”

Steve says it will be a true family event, with live music and activities for children including a colouring-in competition.

For more details, call 07 549 3218 or go to www.facebook.com/talismanhotel

Wet weather delaying lane switch Recent wet weather has forced the NZ Transport Agency to delay the scheduled traffic switch onto the new eastbound lanes, between Mangatawa and Domain Road, as part the Tauranga Eastern Link.

The traffic switch and associated changes at the Kairua Road and State Highway 2 intersection, which becomes a permanent left-in and left-out only intersection, will now take place later in April, after Anzac Day. NZTA says work will still be carried out on this section of highway in the coming weeks.

“Motorists are asked to continue to drive with care through this area,” says a statement from the roading organisation.

From Tuesday this week, all east bound traffic will

be moved onto the new lanes during the day, with a temporary speed restriction of 50 km/h, to allow for the bedding in of the chip seal surface on the new TEL east bound lanes.

“During this time the SH2/Kairua Road intersection will be temporarily changed to a ‘left in’ and ‘left out’ only intersection,” says NZTA. “By 3.30pm each day, traffic will be switched back onto the existing SH2 and the existing layout of the SH2/Kairua Road intersection will be reinstated, until the end of the month.”

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Estate living offering all the perks Fairview Estate has quickly developed into one of the best community and lifestyle subdivisions in the Bay of Plenty.

When the new owners came on board in October 2011, they recognised in order for Fairview to be a success they had to shy away from the past and focus their efforts into three key areas – lifestyle, security and community.

With these areas in mind, they set to work creating a Country Club by constructing a health studio, tennis courts, cafe and member’s lounge, barbecue and petanque area, as well as making significant improvements to the golf course.

They are now building an indoor pool and spa complex, which will be completed this October. While most comparable developments would have hefty ongoing maintenance costs, Fairview has none.

Furthermore, all of its property is freehold so owners keep their capital gains.

An artist sketch of Fairview Estate - situated on the Fairview Golf Course.

The results have been clear with more property sales achieved at Fairview in the last two years than in the previous decade combined.

Fairview’s property sales manager Brian Hainge is not surprised by the success and believes things are only going to improve from here.

“Fairview offers something for

everyone, whether it is a young family looking for a safe and fun environment to raise their kids or an older couple who are looking for lifestyle rather than retirement.

“The homes come with membership to all facilities and are nestled beneath the breathtaking Kaimai Ranges and surrounding Fairview Golf Course.”

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Golden sunset The Mount side of Maketu’s Okurei Point faces west; and I find it difficult to resist the temptation to photograph beautiful sunsets like this one over the Papamoa Hills. Waiting until the sun is partially hidden behind cloud often gives a more dramatic effect. This photograph is taken with a Nikon 70-200mm F2.8 lens.

Maori orchards get boost The productivity and profitability of Maori kiwifruit orchards in the Bay of Plenty should lift significantly thanks to $2.1 million of government funding.

“The Tuhono Whenua project aims to lift the productivity and profitability of collectively owned Maori kiwifruit orchards in the Bay of Plenty, Northland and Gisborne,” says Ministry for Primary Industries deputy director-general Ben Dalton.

The project is one of five aimed to add further value to increasing the productivity of Maori primary sector assets.

The Maori agribusiness projects have been approved by the ministry’s Sustainable Farming Fund from a total of 31 approved projects this year.

“MPI is dedicated to partnering with Maori to increase the value of their primary sector assets. The flow on effects of this will contribute directly into New Zealand’s regional economies.

“The five projects address a range of issues in Maori agribusiness from horticulture to improving farming practices and land restoration.

“Using a customised orchard advisory approach, returns will be increased by more than $10,000 per hectare. Over the targeted 200 hectares, this will conservatively increase orchard returns by more

than $2,000,000 annually.”

Also funded is an integrated management project to scale up to 15 farms in the North Island with an estimated area of 30,000 hectares providing a significant lift in sustainable productivity and profitability.

“A project in the Waikura Valley will look at the critical environmental risks associated with large scale active gully erosion, trialling new methods to stabilise the severely damaged area.

“This project will provide a platform for Waikura Valley land-owners to participate in the development of a land management plan, recognising Maori as kaitiaki of the land that is important to future generations,” says Ben.

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Bountiful autumn gardening Autumn is here and it’s time to get busy in the garden.

With Daylight Saving behind us, summer perennials and annuals are shutting down while evergreen shrubs are putting on their last growth spurt before winter. It’s time to clean out summer annuals, cut back, lift and divide perennials, and get spring bulbs and winter flowers planted.

Prepare the ground well and you will reap the benefits with bigger, stronger plants and more flowers. Make sure you dig in plenty of compost, sheep pellets and blood and bone into all areas of the garden before any replanting to replenish the soil, exhausted by summer plants.

trees, shrubs, hedges and lawns while the ground is still warm. You won’t see dramatic leaf growth, but the roots will be taking off and getting your plants wellestablished before next summer’s growth. Prepare the ground with a generous mix of compost, sheep pellets and blood and bone, and add a slow release fertiliser to the base of planting holes.

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Nothing signals the end of winter better than the sight and smells of spring bulbs popping out of the ground. My favourites are scented daffodils, like earlicheer and golden rain, because they are the first to flower but they must get in to the ground now. Dutch irises and hyacinths like a sunny spot in groups in the garden, or look good lining a hedge or fence where they can be left to naturalise. Layer daffodils, freesias and grape hyacinths for mass effect. Frittilarias, snowflakes, bluebells and miniature cyclamen are woodland bulbs that are great under deciduous trees, shrubs and semi-shaded spots where they can be left to reappear each year.

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For spring cheer in baskets, pots and borders, try miniature daffodils, freesias, crocus, dwarf iris, lachenalia, gladioli nanus and grape hyacinth, either on their own or combined for prolonged flowering. To add some instant colour while waiting for the bulbs to appear, just plant some pretty pansies or violas over the top. I recommend using Debco bulb mix in containers and feed new and existing bulbs with Tui bulb food, now and again in spring when flowering.

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Rose growers on Country Calendar The farming and rose growing businesses of Alistair Grant and Anne Mackersey and Anne’s parents Godfrey and Margaret Mackersey feature in this Saturday’s edition of Country Calendar.

The lead up to Valentine’s Day is the busiest time for Whakamarama’s Highland Roses but this year picking and packing was a little more stressful, with each step recorded by a Country Calendar film crew.

The unique hydroponic rose growing operation on a sheep and beef farm will feature on Country Calendar this weekend, on TV One at 7pm.

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by Anne Mackersey and Alistair Grant in 1996 on the hill country farm developed from bush by Anne’s parents Godfrey and Margaret from 1965. Today the two families assist with the running of

both the farming and rose-growing ventures.

The Country Calendar crew began filming ‘Coming Up Roses’ in early January and returned for the pre-Valentine’s Day picking of flowers.

“The crew were really obliging and tried to fit around what we were doing as best they could,” says Margaret.

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Tunnelling into history Growing up thinking her grandfather fought on the frontline in World War 1, Papamoa resident Jan Casey will go to Waihi this Saturday to honour the unsung role of the town’s legendary war tunnellers.

Jan Casey with her grandfather’s war medals and certificate of service. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

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France and Belgium with the New Zealand Tunnelling Company.

As part of Waihi’s commemorative Easter event ‘Operation Minefield’, this Saturday Jan and other descendants will get to see the depths of Martha Mine, where their ancestors learned tunnelling skills before heading to war.

Thanks to New Zealand Military Vehicle Collectors Club, about 60 old military vehicles will take family members to the bottom of the mine’s pit.

“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go down there – and having a ride in one of the military vehicles will be something else,” says Jan. The military vehicles will be displayed along Waihi’s main street from 10am-11.30am, with a tribute parade beginning 11.30am. All vehicles will display the New Zealand Tunnelling Company insignia and the name of a Waihi tunneller.

But for Jan, the event is also an opportunity to learn more about her WW1 tunneller grandfather.

“I just thought he went off the war as a soldier, like most others,” says Jan, who says her grandfather Walter Dean served as a Lance Corporal. “They just didn’t seem to get the same recognition as the others.”

Only learning of the tunnellers in recent years, Jan is thinking of joining a pilgrimage trip to France in 2017 for the centenary of the Battle of Arras, where the company’s tunnelling played a key role.

“In Waihi they seem to be very steeped in their history and some have been over to Arras, so it’s always interesting to hear the stories.”

The event is organised by Go Waihi and the New Zealand Military Vehicle Collectors Club, with support of Gold FM, Newmont Waihi Gold and Waihi Heritage Vision.

By Hamish Carter

Telling a historical tale A Tauranga children’s book author is bringing her tale of the Battle of Gate Pa to life in 10 Bay primary schools ahead of the 150-year commemorations this month.

Jenny Jenkins is reading her picture book ‘Battle at the Gate’ to children up to Author Jenny Jenkins reads to Tauranga Primary age 11 and detailing what School pupils. Photo by Tracy Hardy.

Tauranga was like in 1864, when the battle took place on April 29.

Jenny says her action song about solBefore Easter, children at St Mary’s, diers rowing ashore, and action poem St Thomas More, Matahui, Arataki, of soldiers fleeing the pa “help to keep Selwyn Ridge, Omanu, Gate Pa, the ‘wriggles’ at bay”.

Maungatapu, Tauranga, Greerton VilPublished by Penguin in 2008, ‘Battle lage and home school pupils will hear at the Gate’ is the first picture book Jenny’s book. written for children about the battle.

“Children are really fascinated by the “It was a story needing to be told,” story; it really grips them.” says Jenny, who still sells copies.

The book tells the tale of the sole “Heni was such an amazing role woman in the pa, Heni Te Kirikaramu, model for children. Every school child who heard cries of a wounded soldier in New Zealand should hear her story. calling for water and risked her life to This is one of Tauranga’s most inspirhelp him. ing history stories.”

“I love seeing the rapt expressions To learn more about the book, visit on children’s faces as they imagine www.book.gatepa.info themselves with Heni Te Kiri Karamu The visits are organised by the Pukein the dark, searching for the wounded hinahina Charity Trust and sponsored soldier who is calling for water.”

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Sick toys to the doctors for annual fundraiser Sick toys will be able to take a trip to the Papamoa Toy Library and see Doctor Toy this Wednesday as part of the library’s annual fundraiser.

From 10am to 12pm, sick toys will get a check-up from the doctor for a gold coin donation.

Papamoa Toy Library event organiser Michelle Jamieson says a training doctor is coming in with her stethoscope.

“We are calling her Doctor Toy, just to protect her real name. We have Plunket coming in with some scales; and we have two nurses who will be assessing teddy bears in the waiting room.

“The children will come in and take patient forms from our nurse and fill them in for their doll or teddy that is feeling a little unwell.”

Michelle says the nurses will weigh and measure the teddies or dolls and then the doctor will have a look over them.

“We have plasters and bandages that have been donated by My First Aid in Te Puke and they will all get a plaster, bandage or injection; and the doctor will write out a prescription of extra cuddles or whatever is required.

“The children will go home with a balloon and better teddy. We’re not actually fixing toys; we’re just giving them a ‘check-up’.”

First aid kits will also be on sale for people to take home.

“The Toy Library itself will be open for people to come in and see what we

Nurse Riley helping Elijah with his teddy bear. They are getting ready for teddy’s doctor’s visit on Wednesday, April 23.

Parent programme proving helpful A Parenting Through Separation programme The changes came into effect on March 1, 2014.

“Parents who are separating and are unable to reach is being dubbed a helpful initiative agreement on the care arrangements for their chilfor separating parents. dren, will need to attend both the Parenting Through Tauranga’s Bush Forbes partner Chris Forbes says sweeping changes have been made to the New Zealand Family court process.

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Separation Course and Family Dispute Resolution before they can make an application to the Family Court,” says Chris.

“The Parenting Through Separation programme is a very helpful and provides advice for parents about how the separation may be affecting their children and on ways to ensure the children’s needs are supported at the time when parents are separating.”

Chris says legal advice for parents at this time can be very important and is available through family lawyers.

“If a parent is on a low income they may be eligible to receive legal advice, and from lawyers who have a contract with the Ministry of Justice.”

A funding eligibility calculator is available through the Ministry of Justice.

“If the parents are not eligible for government funding, they can contact any family lawyer and will have to pay for that advice themselves.”

are about and sign up a few members if we can.

“We are trying to raise an awareness of the toy library. The money raised will go towards buying new toys, as we have just been surveying our members about what they would like to see in the library.”

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What’s on this Easter holiday - with Winston Watusi There are many exciting and musical occasions to enjoy this Easter weekend, here are just a few to get you started.

A legend returns

The legend of Fridge Marzipan!

Did I say Fridge Marzipan? What am I thinking – he hasn't been called that for years. The legend that is more commonly known as Midge Marsden brings a big bag of blues to Baycourt's Exhibition Hall at 9pm on Saturday night. He's got a gun guitarist with him and a new album to show off – what's not to like?

I don't think Midge needs much introduction so let me just mention that the guitarist in Chet O'Connell a young gun from up Whangarei way and the new album is an inter-

esting collection, mixing seasoned blues with a smattering of reggae and Caribbean rhythms and a bag of unjustly obscure Kiwi tunes.

Brilliant harp playing notwithstanding, the best thing about Midge is how engaging he is on stage: a great storyteller with a mass of great stories. In this intimate setting he'll be at his absolute best.

Good Friday tunes

Many people have yet to visit Mauao PAC, the Mount's performing art centre at 11 Totara Street.

Perhaps this Friday it's time to check it out – there's a lot happening. Enjoy brunch somewhere and turn up at 11.15am for Aussie looping maestro Adam Page (who is also playing at the festival Thurs-

day night). Adam is an astonishing multi-instrumentalist who is great with crowds (and children). He uses random audience names to create intricate rhythms and melodies and generally astound people. Not to be missed. There's also a lunchtime jam, and a session from the Young Guns of the Blues, nascent blues players under 14 years old. And at 2.15pm Joel Shadbolt and Aaron Saxon will be leading a guitar workshop – with two such superb players it'll be a treat for guitarists of any age. The day, from 10am-3pm, has a $5 charge for admission.

Party party party

Yes, it's another excuse to visit Mauao PAC on Friday night from 9pm till late it's The Hurricane

Party. Spank the Funky kick things off and are promising – as their name would suggest – extreme funkiness.

The main attraction are the tenpiece Hipstamatics who specialise in popular tunes rearranged for a hot horn band (and also exhibit extreme funkiness). After that it's DJ wizardry from Recloose.

It costs $30 for the night – get down and get funky.

Beside the B-Side

After nearly a decade together, Tauranga's B-Side Band have surprised everyone with their longevity and creativity.

What initially seemed like a novelty idea (a three-piece with no bass player – drums, guitar, harp/sax –

playing obscure rockabilly) has now led to two CD EPs and two full albums and, as if to double down on their peculiar line-up, when the time came to add an extra musician they plonked for another guitarist.

The band are launching their new album, The Collection, independently over Easter with a release bash at Brew Craft Beer Pub on The Strand on Saturday night, April 19.

The Collection brings together 18 original songs from their previous CDs plus one new instrumental and shows a band steeped in both Kiwiana and blues and rockabilly tradition.

On Saturday they'll be kicking off at 7pm and admission is free.

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Mount Maunganui film and television production student Laura Garrigos Cors on the set of ‘The Z Nail Gang’. Photo by Rose McMahon, age 12.

When Mount Maunganui film and television production student Laura Garrigos Cors signed up for her first feature film, she didn’t expect to get ‘beaten up’.

But that’s exactly what happened when she got involved in Te Puke’s community-resourced featured film ‘The Z Nail Gang’, which recently wrapped up filming in the Bay of Plenty.

Hearing acting roles were available through Bay of Plenty production company Prime Productions, the 23-year-old left her full-time job at Comida Tapas Bar in Tauranga to be part of the film.

“I thought it was a great idea and once I met everyone I just wanted to be a part of it because I knew it’d be pretty special,” says Laura, who describes the experience as amazing, life-changing and heart-warming.

Starting off as an assistant editor, Laura changed to an onset personal assistant before finding herself in front of the screen getting ‘beaten up’ by actors from the Stunt Guild New Zealand.

“They explained how it all works and the best way to do things safely,” says Laura.

“My adrenalin was pumping and I had to try not to laugh during takes, because I was having so much fun.”

Based on true events around anti-mining protestors in the Coromandel in the 1980s, the movie was filmed in the region from February 19 to March 16.

Directed and produced by Pukehina husband-andwife team Anton Steel and Kylie DellaBarca Steel, “The Z Nail Gang’ is described as a feel-good actioncomedy.

Kylie says she’s feeling “relieved” filming is complete and is happy one of the actors, who works for an Auckland marketing agency, has offered to help market the film.

“We’re cracking into post-production now, which is the exciting part because we get to piece it all together.”

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Strangers’ generous gift saves father-of-two’s life Daryn Stewart and eight-year-old son Beaudean counter each other’s karate moves while six-year-old daughter Gian and mum Debbie ice a banana cake – a pretty normal family afternoon.

Antioxidents for healthy blood pressure Last week we discussed the importance of maintaining healthy blood vessels in those with hypertension.

Adding antioxidants that improve blood vessels, including oligomeric proanthocyanidins (known as OPCs), from grape seeds and Vitamin C, can help promote normal blood pressure.

There is also a close relationship between minerals and kidney function, fluid balance and blood pressure. This is too complex to discuss here, but from a dietary perspective the maintenance of good levels of electrolyte minerals, and therefore fluid balance, is central to promoting healthy blood pressure. High salt intake prevents

kidneys from removing excess water, which increases fluid retention, blood volume and blood pressure.

It is just as important to maintain good potassium levels, which help to offset the effects of sodium. A low salt diet high in plant foods, along with a good multi-mineral formula should address potassium/sodium and electrolyte imbalance.

Magnesium is another electrolyte mineral involved with fluid balance and blood pressure. The renowned Women’s Health study found people with low magnesium tend to have higher blood pressure.

A good multi-mineral should be sufficient but I will often add additional magnesium, up to 500mg daily.

The other important mineral is calcium but most authorities do

not recommend high-dose calcium supplements.

One of the best dietary sources of magnesium and calcium are fish bones in canned salmon and sardines.

With supplements I’d generally start with a good multi-mineral/ antioxidant/vitamin complex targeting 200-400mg of pure grape seed OPC and at least 1000mg of vitamin C with bioflavonoids.

Those with high cholesterol and hypertension are at even greater risk, and a three-month trial of Sytrinol is recommended for those who can’t tolerate statins or for those who prefer a natural approach.

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Reaching his mid-30s, Daryn’s health became seriously compromised. A specialist team at Auckland City Hospital told him a new heart was probably his only chance of long-term survival.

Debbie says Daryn was almost in denial but she could see him deteriorating. “Daryn had a series of small strokes, which didn’t leave any lasting damage, but were pretty frightening. I was in touch with his But Daryn, Gian, or Beaudean wouldn’t be here if specialist Dr Arthur Coverdale in Auckland, keeping not for another Kiwi family’s generosity. him advised of how Daryn was.”

In December 2003, Daryn underwent a life-saving On December 21, 2003, Debbie rang Daryn saying heart transplant operation enabling him to become a father-of-two, run a Katikati hairdressing business, and he had to go to Auckland City Hospital, with a heart available. become a karate brown belt.

Daryn came through surgery well, apart from a slow “I’m fitter now than I was at 18,” says the 48-yearheart rate, and he received a pacemaker. Within 18 old. months Beaudean was born; then Gian.

Born with holes in his heart, throughout childhood Two years after receiving a new heart, Daryn wrote a and adult years Daryn received procedures to repair the letter to his donor’s family. holes and fit a synthetic mitral value. He took blood“That’s the hardest letter I’ve ever written; I carried thinning drug Warfarin for 20 years. it around with me for some time before I decided to send it.”

The family had the option to reply or not.

They replied, and Debbie and Daryn formed a friendship which has grown into a close relationship.

“They are a wonderful family, who we share common values and interests with. I think writing that letter it has been very positive for both families. We are as grateful to them now as we were 10 years ago. They are a special family.

“We can never ever fully express to them Debbie and Daryn Stewart and their children, six-year-old how grateful we are for their gift,” says Daryn.

To find out more about organ donations, go Gian and eight-year-old Beaudean, are grateful beyond words for the donation of a heart, which saved Daryn’s life. to: www.donor.co.nz

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One year of feet-first dedication Podium Podiatry and Footwear, a leading retailer in podiatry and footwear solutions, opened its first store one year ago today.

Based in Bayfair Shopping Centre, it’s the brainchild of husband and wife team Matthew and Erin Fraser.

Their goal of Podium is to change the landscape of podiatry in New Zealand by making podiatry services more accessible and affordable.

“Our concept was to join the synergies of podiatry and footwear to have a one-stop foot and ankle shop,” says Matthew.

“We are essentially two businesses in one: a footwear retailer selling the latest Asics, Brooks, and New Balance, for example, and a clinic where we are able to work with patients in a private setting at the rear of the store – similar to Specsavers.”

They offer free video analysis and measure feet to find the perfect footwear for each customer/patient.

“We have footwear for all members of the family from the tots learning to walk, to the weekend warriors training for their first marathon, to grandmas and granddads, who need a safe shoe to wear.”

Footwear starts from $69.90 to cater for most people’s budgets.

Podium Podiatry and Footwear’s location and extensive opening hours mean a trip to the store can be done during a family shop-

It has been said if you teach your children the golden rule, you’ll have left them a wonderful legacy.

Why? Because the golden rule – treat others as you would want them to treat you –is all about kindness.

When you are kind it enhances your relationship with others and improves it with yourself, because kindness is priceless yet costs nothing. It creates great value and accomplishes great things in the hearts of others.

And there is no small act of kindness – each kind act creates a ripple that spreads infinitely.

How do you like to express and show kindness to those around you?

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Bay of Plenty parents are urged to protect their children against measles following an increasing number of cases in the North Island.

Medical Officer of Health Dr Phil Shoemack says there is concern measles may spread to the Bay during the school holidays. “It’s a good time to check you and your children are up to date with immunisations in general.”

ping spree at the weekend, or late on Thursday or Friday nights.

“Our three podiatrists are professionally trained, registered medical practitioners, and ready to help. We’re excited and ready to make a change in this industry,” says Matt.

Pink yoga for cancer recovery

“Kindness can become its own motive.

We are made kind by being kind” – ERIC HOFFER

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Women take time out with a pink yoga class.

The Tauranga Yoga Centre has started a pink yoga class for women who have experienced cancer.

Breast Cancer Support Service Tauranga and other organisations have been referring women to this class, which is steadily growing in numbers each week.

Starting last September, TYC asks only for a gold coin donation to participate in classes which are taught by trained teachers at the yoga centre.

TYC instructor Sue Furey says there is research to support yoga’s benefits in recovery from surgery, and management of pain and ongoing side effects from some treatments and lymphoedema.

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“The idea of active, intentional rest/ relaxation is new to many and can be initially quite challenging – but it soon becomes the highlight of the class.

“Practising yoga regularly teaches us to appreciate and enjoy the ability to ‘just breathe and restore’ – this is called mindfulness,” says Sue. The classes run Fridays from 1.15pm2.45pm at 173 Elizabeth Street West.

“There is no need to register, just pop along to give it a go,” says Sue. “The class offers a strong sense of community, care and compassion. And a lot of laughter happens too.”

For further information, visit www.taurangayoga.org.nz or if you have any questions email Sue at info@taurangayoga.org.nz or phone 022 350 3891.

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Autumn pumpkin harvest It has been a welcome sight to see the rain fill the water tank, as it was nearly empty.

The rain and cooler weather has finally finished off the pumpkin vine sprawling all over the fence.

As always, there seems to be pumpkin popping up in the garden without any interference from me whatsoever. I now have eight decent-size pumpkin on the shelf in the shed.

There are a lot more things other than soup that you can make with pumpkin – and there are many varieties. Some Heirloom types

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Cunning marketeers remove all the seeds and cut them into chunks, selling large segments for a few bucks.

In the Mid-western United States pumpkin pie is a popular choice; and clearly the pumpkin has been a symbol of harvest celebrations, including Halloween.

In New Zealand pumpkin pies are a rare treat – and since I’ve been repeatedly asked for a pumpkin pie recipe, here is one from a few years ago. It’s a great way to use up all the pumpkin around at the moment.

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1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp ground ginger 1 pinch ground cloves 1 cup evaporated milk Method Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Pour into prepared pie shell.

The dough can be rolled out on baking paper then placed in an eight-10 inch pie or flan tin. Don’t worry if it breaks, as it can easily be repaired once in the tin. I usually find it’s not always necessary to pre-bake the crust, as some recipes state.

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What would Uncle Bill think?

This week, I’d like to share a popular excerpt from our new book with you.

I decided a novel way to look at what’s happened during the last 50 years would be to do so through the eyes of an imaginary person who has miraculously come to life after passing away, in say 1963.

Let’s see how Uncle Bill views this strange new world he hasn’t seen for more than five decades.

We meet at a cafe in a popular shopping mall.

He’s startled by the hissing and roaring noise the espresso machine makes and also by the huge size of the muffins, scones and other food on display. He remembers the day when he used to take the family to the Bon Ton Tea House once a fortnight for tea and cake. He

says the portion sizes were about half the size they are today.

After a cappuccino, we walk across to the supermarket. Imagine his surprise when he sees it’s massive size and the thousands of food items. Uncle Bill is fascinated by the two-metre high by 20-metre long cereal aisle with more than 100 different cereals.

“Crikey, my old Four Square used to only have rolled oats, Weetbix and Cornflakes.”

Of course there are many processed food items like pasta, pizza and yoghurt, which he’s never seen before.

Now it’s time for lunch and off we go to the food court.

While we’re sitting, he nudges me and quietly says: “Why are so many people today so huge?

I cannot believe the difference from my day”.

I think to myself, we only have a short time together, so I’ll give him a short version.

“Well, Uncle Bill, all this incredible range of food and drink options you’ve seen actually results in people getting really confused about what they should be eating; and this has generally resulted in a lack of balance in what we eat.

“With all these new-fangled electronic devices and most families owning two cars, people tend to rely on them a lot and we are generally far less active than you used to be.

“We’re really hoping all this is going to turn around soon.”

Uncle Bill listens to all this and nods wisely. Goodness knows what he’s thinking. He’s probably suffering from “future shock” at this point.

While all of the above is obviously make-believe, it does give an insight into how dramatically our environment and lifestyles have changed during the last 40 years.

Icing on the bunny-shaped cake Once I made a bunny rabbit cake for my daughter’s birthday.

I used a delicious chocolate brownie recipe for the cake and cooked it slightly longer so it was firmer and easier to shape.

Well it was a hit – everyone just loved it. To carry on the theme for Easter, another cool idea is to make an impressive centrepiece for the children. I added a few Easter touches, and so created the cupcake tower.

My son came up with the colours. If you could have seen all of the wee faces who saw the tower – they were priceless. You can make extra which can be frozen for an easy treat later on. Even the grown-ups love these.

To begin, follow your favourite basic cup cake recipe and make the number you want to use.

Icing ingredients 250g soft butter 4 cups icing sugar Food colouring, your choice Water

Easter toppers and accessories Mini or large paper cupcake holders to dress the bottoms Mini chickens (purchased from $2 shop) Mini chocolate eggs Any other lollies you choose Method Cream butter, and add icing sugar in stages until mixed. Add tablespoons of water at a time to help bind the mixture.

If you add too much water, simply add more icing sugar until it comes right.

Split the mixture into portions you would like to colour. Pipe each colour and decorate with Easter treats.

Stack onto a cupcake tower for the full effect.

Sisters still in the running Maketu sisters Karena and Kasey Bird are still in the running to win the ‘MasterChef ’ television cooking show after Verena Doolabh and Tanisha Kemp were the 12th pair due to be voted off the series this week.

Verena and Tanisha’s departure follows on from Tauranga sisters Trudie and Shelley Robinson, who the

judges voted off the show last week.

Filming for the show is now over, with the series airing on Sunday and Monday nights from 7.30pm on TV One. If Karena and Kasey win the series, they’ll get the MasterChef New Zealand title and more than $100,000 worth of prizes.

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Western Bay ‘shouldn’t fund museum’ The steering group advised against the purchase.

Submissions and a petition against it were ignored.

The community at large was never consulted.

The majority didn’t want it then and they want it even less now it has been revealed by the Katikati Heritage Museum Trust chairman Mike Williams the ‘way forward’ is to propose that council permanently levy an annual museum rate onto the ratepayers until the $1million is repaid.

Please speak up against this injustice. Vote for option four - no WBOPDC rate contribution to the museum.

Start petitions, write letters, make submissions support the Katikati ward ratepayers, because 50 per cent of whom are retired on fixed incomes and are already facing a 6.9 per cent increase on their rates this year.

W Rains, Katikati.

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has proposed ratepayers throughout the Western Bay pay extra on their rates to fund a $65,000 handout for one year to service the $550,000 loan, guaranteed by the council in 2011.

And that only represents half the original purchase price.

Western Bay ratepayers need to know there is a groundswell of anger among Katikati ratepayers against this proposal.

The museum will never be able to meet its financial commitments, so why should any ratepayers be forced to put their good money into a bad proposition?

The previous council supported the purchase, against the advice of council staff, stating the cost would never go on our rates.

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No ‘power’ in bulbs Parasites on backs Correspondent Barry Walker raises some very good arguments against installing energy-saving light bulbs.

Some time ago, we converted to LED throughout the house, reducing from 1100 watts to 75 watts overall, a massive reduction.

“Brilliant you may say”, but not really, because at $25 a pop it would take about 10 years to break even – if they perform as promised – and we live that long.

In the meantime, the price

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of power supplied to our home has increased twice. The first increase wiping out any savings envisaged, and the second leaving us worse off than when we converted.

Here is my advice Barry: Keep using your incandescent bulbs, pay the bill and bite the bullet – you will never win mate. The mission statement on the boardroom wall of all power companies should read: “We have the power, let’s shock these suckers”.

Kevin Molloy, Omokoroa.

A republic is not the way It is not in the best interests of New Zealanders to become a republic because they will definitely lose all their human rights.

They currently have legal protection of their rights under the Magna Carta and the Monarchy. The obvious truth is being hidden by those with their own dark agendas.

Wake up New Zealand.

D Smith, Tauranga City.

Something has to be done about the destructive nature of the Tauranga City Council and its interference in businesses trying to make our city a more vibrant and more attractive place to live and visit.

Just recently there has been the debacle concerning their parking Nazis to give out instant fines for bald tyres.

Next is their increase in charges for mobile traders.

On top of that it’s come to my attention a couple of businesses wishing to provide services to the throngs of people attracted to Tauranga by the Jazz Festival, and the council wanting to either “clip the ticket” by charging extortionate fees, or making it cost-prohibitive or just in the too hard basket to proceed.

One business wanted to erect a bouncy castle for children on Masonic Park, which the council wanted to “hold them to ransom” for.

Councils unbridled powers to interfere in local business and their job description strictly limited.

This rabid council must be muzzled before they completely savage and destroy this city.

There is nothing they can do to “fix it” apart from being prevented to interfere.

They are parasites on the back of the productive.

They create nothing and destroy anything they touch.

Enough is enough.

Graham Clark, Lower Kaimais.

Have your say - in the Sun’s letters pages The Weekend Sun invites readers to send in letters and photographs on things they think are topical. Preference is given to short letters (200 words maximum),with full name and contact details.

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Who’s in control?

Ditch the cakes: Return the i-Site Margaret Hills (‘Silly choice for old i-Site’, The Weekend Sun, April 11) is correct with her comments about the use of the old Mount Maunganui i-Site.

The only purpose for this site should be to reinstate it as an information centre.

It is an excellent site, it worked well and reasons for the closing of the i-Site have never been told.

Thousands of dollars were spent on the information site erected on the cruise ship dock, which closes well before the cruise ships leave and only serves cruise ship passengers.

Any other tourists are forced to go to the information office at the Mount camping ground.

There is no information telling visitors where this office is.

Last week I was looking for a place to hold a small public demonstration. I phoned the management of a local shopping mall.

“If we don't approve of your message”, she said, “we'll call the police and have you moved on”.

“Is there anywhere in your mall,” I asked, “where a group of people with a concern that might be controversial can say so in public?”

“No,” she said, “there isn’t”.

Does this mean that big business now controls who says what in places where the public gather?

Mary Rose, Welcome Bay.

Democratic treat banned New Zealand is number one in personal freedom in the world.

Great, however, I can’t shout a beneficiary relative a trip to Australia because they would have their benefit stopped.

Nice one Paula.

A Bourne, Bethlehem.

Send your letters and photographs to: letters@thesun.co.nz

And when you do find it you have to deal with no parking and no interest by the staff, as it is obvious their priory is camping ground bookings.

Tourism Bay of Plenty’s general manager wants to increase tourism in the area.

Maybe he should concentrate in the tourists that are already here and the lack of service and support shown to them.

The old Mount i-Site should be returned to a i-Site.

This is just more clueless decisions by a council that really have no idea on what tourism is and what it means to this area - because if they did that i-Site would be a vital tourist hub for Mount Maunganui.

Say ‘No’ to cakes, and ‘Yes’ to tourist information.

P Morris, Mount Maunaganui.

Loving royal coverage Happy reader How sad that some letter contributors have nothing much to write except complaints about anything and everything.

News over the last couple of weeks has been centred around the royal visit. Personally I am very fond of the royal family, and feel Wills, Kate and little George are a breath of fresh air in that particular dynasty, especially after all the negative drama of previous years.

Not everyone enthuses about the royals - and each to his own, as there are many points of view.

However, whether you love or

As my mother taught me: “If you haven’t got something nice to say, say nothing”.

I wish the people moaning about the Royals had been taught that.

I love the Royals and you only have to look at the happy faces of New Zealanders young and old, lining the streets, to understand the popularity the Royals have with many Kiwis and memories that will last a very long time.

Those that don’t enjoy, find something happy in your life and focus on that rather than complaining.

Yeah to Wills, Kate and George.

You Rock.

J Baker, Bethlehem.

loathe them, isn’t it a refreshing change actually to have some positive news dominating the media headlines for a change?

We are seeing lots of happy, smiling faces of delighted people, young and old alike, partly displacing the usual gloomy stories of robberies, rapes, murders, wars, bombings etc.

Oh, they’re always there but taking a back seat for a few days, and in the meantime I for one enjoy the royal coverage while it lasts - it will be back to the status quo soon enough.

G MacBrayne, Brookfield.

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E N T E R T A I N M E N T G U I D E DVD MOVIES The ever popular guide to ‘What’s On’ in the Bay.

Thursday 17 April

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Salvation Army, Eversham Rd, Bayfair 7.308.30pm.

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Only $2 a bag. You pick! Rain or shine.

Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.30 – 10.30 am. Organised by Turning Point Trust. 5786934 Borderline Personality Disorder Support group for people who have a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder 1-2pm.

Junction 579 9890 Club 55 Tenpin New members welcome to join a fun seniors tenpin bowl- ing league. Meet Thurs at 13th Ave Tenpin 10.30am. Jenny 543 0539

Community Bible Study International

At 14th Ave Gospel Centre 10am - 12pm for a non denominational in depth Bible Study. Jack/Betty 544 3809 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, complementary first class, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am.

Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170

Keynote 4 Part Harmony Women’s Chorus Meet every Thurs at Wesley

Church Hall, 13th Ave Tauranga 6.45pm.

Sing for fun & health. Nora 544 2714 Mainly Music Every Thurs at St Enoch’s Church, 16th Ave 9.30am. $3 per family.

New members welcome. 578 3040 Mount Art Group Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am - 1pm. Visitors welcome. Merilynn 575 6777 Mt Maunganui Creative Fibre Every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre 9am - 1pm. Share & learn spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, felting & other creative crafts. Visitors & new members welcome.

Jan 574 1265 Tauranga Heart Support Group Phase 3 rehab exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St 9.3010.45am. Men & women welcome.

Dianne 576 5031 Qualified instructor/ Cardiac Care leader.

Tauranga Model Railway Club Meet every Thurs evening. Ed 543 1108 Tauranga National Jazz Festival April 17 – 21. NZ’s largest Jazz Festival. Iconic to the people in the BOP, showcasing some of the best jazz musicians in the worlds who are right here on our doorstep. Counter sales from

Reviews of DVDs, old and new, as well as other bits and bobs.

Baycourt Theatre. 0800 842 538 or www.ticketek.co.nz Tauranga Storytellers’ Group Last Thurs of month. Learn how to develop your storytelling skills. Claire 577 7220 Toastmasters - Kickstart Club Have fun while learning to speak confidently.

Breakfast meeting at Alimento Cafe, 1st Ave, Tauranga 7-8.15am. Guests welcome.

Helen 571 6181

Friday 18 April

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Tyremaster) 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance.

Chamber Music Concert St Peter’s Anglican Church, Mt Maunganui 7.30pm. Music for Good Friday.

Stabat Mater for solo alto (Tracy Scott) & strings. Double concerto for flute & violin. Music director, Chalium Poppy.

Chess Tauranga Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm onwards for the whole family. Noel 579 5412 http://www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Documentary Nights Every 2nd Fri 7pm. Many interesting & thought provoking subjects covered. Kim 576 9427 or 027 285 9611 Free Immigration Assessment By Licenced Immigration Adviser. Tauranga Multicultural Ethnic Council, Historic Village, 17th Ave. For appointment ph Iryna Stewart 543 9125 Good Friday Easter Activities At St Mary’s Church, Bayfair 10am.

Free Immigration Clinic Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812 Friday Friends 10 Pin Bowling League

Join our friendly league playing every Fri at 13th Ave 10 Pin 1pm (3 games). We play in pairs. New members welcome.

Barry/Loris 571 5492

Reflection & Communion Service

At St Peter’s Church, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 1pm.

Saturday 19 April

27th Easter Book Sale Rotary Club of Tauranga April 19-21 at 6 Triton Ave, Mt Maunganui (old Mount Action Centre).

Deliver your unwanted books, magazines, records, CD’s, videos, DVDs & jigsaw puzzles to Caltex Welcome Bay, Bayfair, Greerton, 14th Ave. Z (Shell) Omokoroa, Bethlehem, Hewletts Rd. Ross 544 0817 or ross.prestidge@ihug.co.nz Alcoholics Anonymous Women’s meeting at Mt Maunganui Primary School, Orkney Rd 10-11am. Children welcome.

Art in the Park Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am – 5pm, weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes.

Bay Association Sea Kayakers

Whangaroa Harbour & the Cavalli Islands. Bevan 576 8885

OUT THERE GUIDE Stories, snippets, strangeness, and general entertainment.

Come Dancing Tonight Te Puke Scot-

tish Soc dance at Te Puke Memorial Hall 7.30pm. Live band, good supper.

Sequence & old time dancing. Members $7, non members $8. Valerie 573 7093 Community Roast Meal With Gabrielle Gregory (international harpist) with dessert & choice of beverage. April 26 at Welcome Bay Community Centre 6pm for 6.30pm start. $20pp.

Welcome Bay Community Church building fundraiser. 544 8193 Corporate Casino Night May 3 at Greerton Marist Rugby Club Rooms, Oropi Rd, Greerton. Doors open 7pm.

Tables open 7.30-10pm. Tickets $40 or 2 for $70. Theme: Cocktail (formal dress black tie). Tickets include $1000 casino money, 1 drink at the bar & nibbles. More casino money can be purchased on the night. Prizes for winners. http://greertonmaristchargers.wordpress.com/ Car Boot Sale Greerton School 7 – 11.30am. Cost $5 per single site or $10 for double site. Weather permitting.

Something for everyone. Shirley 577 1116 or 0274 146 040 Car Boot Sale Every third Sat of month at Evans Rd Church. $5/car. Bargains for all.

021 123 1157 Easter Family Festival Downtown Mount Maunganui 10am to 2pm.

Free family fun & entertainment Easter Bunny & loads of hot rods!

Something for the whole family.

Messianic Weekly Meetings The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. 570 1438 Operation Mine Field! A convoy of 50+ WW2 military vehicles plants to invade Waihi. Your mission - be there! Rendezvous Poppet Head 10.00 hrs. Parade - Seddon St 11.45. Flypast 12.00. Mine Manoeuvres 12.15. www.waihi.org.nz Paengaroa Community Breakfast At Paengaroa Community Hall 8-10.30am.

Breakfast from $2 a cuppa to $8.50. Sal 533 1043 Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild Every third Sat at club rooms, Yatton St, Greerton 1pm. Visitors & interested people welcome. Geoff 579 3637 The Little Big Market Cnr Matai St & Maunganui Rd 9am – 2pm. www.thelittlebigmarkets.co.nz The Sociables 30’s/40’ age group of males & females that meet once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events.

Email sociables@outlook.co.nz Tauranga Farmers Market Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. Jazz music & ANZAC poppies available at the market today. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920’s - 80’s weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Sunday 20 April

Athenree Historic Homestead Tea &

tours & vintage dress up photos at 360 Athenree Rd, Waihi Beach Easter Sunday 10am - 3pm. $5 entry. $10pp for Devonshire teas. No eftpos. 07 863 4363 Bay Bible Fellowship Easter Sunday Christ has risen. Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Praise, worship & communion.

Pastor Lincoln Forlong “The Hope of the Cross.” Gerald 021 938 618 www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz Bible Seminars At Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: “God’s Master Plan” Interactive, Q & A. Refreshments provided. Vic 5430504.

Croquet Tauranga Domain Sun, Tues, Fri 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633 Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga The community invited to celebrate Easter at Matua Community Hall 10am – 1pm. Free entry. www.facebook.com/ ceskyaslovenskyclubtauranga Maketu Rotary Club Market 3rd & 5th Sunday at Village Green, Park Rd, Maketu. Stalls $10. Lyn 533 1572 or 021 882 059 Easter In The Park Presented

by Mosaic. Live music, hot cross buns, kids activities & rides, bouncy castles, breakfast & coffee, candy floss & more. Coronation Park Mount Maunganui 10am-1pm. Free.

Easter Service At St Mary’s Church, Bayfair 10am.

Easter Service At St Peter’s Church, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 8am.

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Every Sun in Phoenix car park 9am - 1pm.

Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz Prestige Singles 50+ Coffee afternoon 2.30pm. Mix & mingle with other likeminded individuals. Email: mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz or 027 439 3267

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun & Thurs at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa 1.30pm, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts.

Graham 572 5419 Tauranga Rainbow Social Network For gay, bi, lesbian, trans & intersex. Meet 2nd Sun of month 3pm. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411 Tauranga Rainbow Youth For gay, bi, lesbian, trans & intersex 25 yrs & under. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411

The Weekend Sun’s guide to who’s playing and where.

Tauranga Spiritual Society Senior

Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. Clairvoyant Trixie Moss. $3 member, $5 non. 022 067 0467 Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group 1st, 3rd & 5th Sun of month at Hair Linez Hair Salon, old railway station, Jellicoe St 10.30-11.30am. Meeting of spiritual minds, learning & growing from each other. Door entry $3. Closed for Easter, reopening May 4. Elaine 573 5361

Western Bay Harness Club

AGM May 4 at 1 Sherston Street, Greerton 1pm. 543 2152

Monday 21 April

Achieve Toastmasters Feeling anxious

about that forthcoming presentation.

Learn to speak with confidence. 1st, 3rd Mon at St Stephens Hall, Otumoetai 7.30pm. Fraser 544 4579 Badminton Tauranga Badminton Club every Mon & Weds at Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.30pm. All players welcome. Sue 021 194 4335 or www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Every Mon at 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 Bethlehem Lions Market At Bethlehem Town Centre 8am - 12pm.

Body & Soul Fun Fitness For over 50’s, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free.

For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

No classes Easter or Anzac Day. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Martial art which teaches self defence techniques & boost self-confidence. Classes Mon, Weds, Thurs 7-9pm & Sat 10am-12pm. Kids classes Tues & Thurs 4.30-5.20pm. At 22/3 Macdonald St, Mt Maunganui. 021 264 3211 Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.157.15pm during school term. Open club 6-11pm Noel 579 5412 Citizens Advice Bureau Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP service every Weds & Thurs 9am - 11.30am. Weds CAB service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm, Fri at Mount Library 11.30am - 1.30pm. No appointment necessary.

Diabetes Tauranga Offering education, support & advocacy for anyone living with diabetes.

571 3422 or info@diabeteshelp. org.nz Fire Brigade Bowling Club Club night at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7.30pm.

Sharon 543 3929

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The Weekend Sun Fitness League Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am.

Dorothy 549 3378 Growing Through Grief Te Puke Currently taking enrolments for children to attend their Seasons programme during Term 2. This is a peer support programme that helps children cope with loss and change in their lives due to family separation, divorce, or death of a family member. Claire 573 71593 or 021 081 55377 Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus Every Mon at Bethlehem

Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm.

New members welcome. 572 3345 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz Kids Easter Hunt Yatton Park, Fraser Street, Tauranga, 11am to 1pm.

Registration from 10.30am. Family fun at Kidz Need Dadz. For ages up to 14 years. Sausage sizzle & raffle also available. Lianne 571 0379. www.knd.org.nz Mandarin Learning For adults only.

Non-profit but contribution of $80 for 8 sessions to cover cost of rentals. Ian 578 9668 Meditation Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764 Mount RSA Indoor Bowls Mon & Thurs. Names in by 6.45pm. New members welcome. Joy 574 8003 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls No bowls today. Karen 576 0443 Parkinsons Society Exercise class weekly Tauranga, Te Puke & Whakatane. Red Tulip support meetings monthly Tauranga, Katikati & Whakatane. www.parkinsons.org.nz or Kylie 07 218 0620 Special Easter Market Held by Bethlehem Lions at Bethlehem Town Centre 8am - 12pm.

Taekwon Do The Silla Club train Mon & Thurs at Te Puna School Hall. All ages welcome. Gwyn 0274 587 871 Taoist Tai Chi Pioneer Room, Community Hall, Te Puke 9.30-11am. 573 5560 or 027 575 3272 Tauranga Bridge Club Sessions Mon, Weds, Thurs 7.30pm. Tues & Fri 1pm.

Social bridge Thurs 1pm. 252 Ngatai Rd. 576 5022 Tauranga Civic Choir New members welcome to join & rehearse every Mon 7.30-9.30pm. 574 6366 Tauranga Creative Fibre Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club.

Also on Thurs evening twice a month.

Joan 577 6781

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club

Monday club nights 8-9.30pm.

Lessons 7-8pm. Tauranga RSA Cameron Rd. Website: Taurangarocknrollclub.org Colleen 544 4676 Tauranga RSA Indoor Bowls Mon report 12.45pm for 1pm start. Weds 3.45 for 4pm start. Leanne 570 0154 Tauranga Senior Citizens Club Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea.

New members welcome.

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

Indoor Bowls every Mon at St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd 1-4pm. Names in by 12.45pm. $3 entry includes afternoon tea. New members welcome. 571 6663 Te Puna Indoor Bowls Every Mon at Te Puna Hall 7.15pm. Norma 552 5563 The Writing Project For people working on a piece of writing or wanting to.

021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411

Toughlove Parent Support Group

Every Mon at Totara House, 1428 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-9pm.

No need to register. 543 3194 YMCA - ALFS (Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 9-10am & 10.15-11.15am at Matua

Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St).

Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. First class free. Thurs 9-10am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Also Fri at Papamoa Library 10.20am. 578 9272 Tauranga RSA Indoor Bowls Mon report 12.45pm for 1pm start SH Challenge 1. Weds 3.45 for 4pm start.

Leanne 570 0154

Tuesday 22 April

16 Sqn Air Training Corps (ATC)

Every Tues (during school term), Tauranga Army Hall 6.30-9pm.

Lynn 027 291 6150 or email: atc16sqntauranga@yahoo.co.nz 2014 @ The Clothesline Quality preloved clothing from babies to adults $1-2. 36 D Mc Donald Street, Mount Maunganui opp Nosh Cafe 10-2 pm 574 4266

2014 Face2Face Coffee Group

Coffee & friends make the perfect blend! 36D Mc Donald Street, Mount Maunganui opposite Nosh Cafe 10-12 pm $2 for refreshments. 574-4266 ABC - Avenues Badminton Club Every Tues at Tauranga Intermediate School Sports Centre. Juniors 6-7.30pm (term time), seniors (adults) 7.30-9.30pm.

Club racquets & coaching available.

Delwyn 027 212 4720 Altrusa Club of Tauranga Women’s community service group. Dinner & business meeting 2nd Tues. Social programme 4th Tues, monthly. Interested?

Denise 570 3134 Badminton (Social) Every Tues at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am - 12pm.

Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229 Bayfair Petanque Club Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Margaret 572 3173 Bureta Garden Circle Monthly meeting at St John’s Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 1.30pm. Visitors welcome.

Colleen 576 7610 Bethlehem Pottery Club Tues & Thurs at 13 Bethlehem Rd 10am 3pm. Call in for info or ph Jane 552 0046 CHIP Complete Health Improvement Programme In 30 days decrease heart attack & stroke risk, lower blood cholesterol, help with diabetes plus eat & feel great. Register for a 1 hr info session. Tauranga Seventh-day Adventist Church, Seminar Room, 25 Moffat Rd Bethlehem April 22 or April 23 7pm.

Marion 552 4439 Free ESOL Christian Conversation Classes For all levels of English every Tues during school term at Holy Trinity Church cnr 4th Ave & Devonport Rd 7.30-9.15pm. Janice 576 7839 Inachord Chorus Womens 4 Part Harmony Every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.55pm. Enjoy the challenge of singing & performing varied repertoire. Cathy 579 2040 email: inachordchorus@ gmail.com Mount Aglow All ladies welcome to Salvation Army, 57 Eversham Road Mt Maunganui 9.45am. Join us if you are needing a new direction to your life. Guest speaker: Janette Barclay Testimony. Shared lunch. All welcome. Raewyn 574 6967

Mount Morning Badminton

Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm.

Social, competitive, all ages. Beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session. Maxene 575 0162

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club Tues morning class 10am - 12pm.

Weds Plus, Thurs Club night & new dancers. 7.30pm Frontiersmen’s Hall.

543 1063 Otumoetai Toastmasters Leadership skills, speaking skills. At Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 7.15-9.30pm. Allan 544 5989

Sequence Dancing Tauranga

Social & Leisure Club. St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 7-9pm. Second Tues of month 3-5.30pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716 South City Indoor Bowls Club Oropi Club visit us. At Greerton Hall, Tauranga. Names in by 7.15pm. Mary 541 0687

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

McSwiggan’s Irish Pub, 158 Cambridge Rd 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions.

Sing, play or just listen. Blackboard Concert 7.30pm. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz

Healing Rooms At Bethlehem Town Centre, shop C1, behind PO, open 1-3pm. www. healingrooms.co.nz. Prayer for healing.

021 110 0878

Otumoetai Care & Craft Group

Every Weds during school term at St Columba Church, Cherrywood 9am - 12.30pm. Dawn 576 7783 Scottish Country Dancing Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd Beginners class 6pm, regular class 7.30pm. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd 7.30pm. 573 5055

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Observatory & hall open at Fergusson Park 7.30pm. Presenting a public programme by astronomer & author Stephen Chadwick, accompanied by live music. 576 1943 Tauranga BMX Club Club nights every Tues. Registration 5.15-5.50pm.

Racing starts 6pm at Tauranga MTB & BMX Park, 280 Cambridge Rd, Tauranga. $2 per club member. First 3 nights free to new riders.

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club

Every Tues & Thurs at QEII Youth Centre, Memorial Park, Tauranga 9-11.30am. New players & visitors welcome. Heather 574 0976 Tauranga Scrabble Club Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am.

3 games $3. New players welcome.

544 8372 Tauranga Target Rifle Club Club night Tues at indoor range in Elizabeth St West 7pm. Target shooting using .22 target rifles. All equipment supplied for new shooters. New members & casual shooters welcome.

Tauranga Toastmasters Tga Lyceum Club 7.15-9.30pm. Confidence building, speaking skills, leadership skills.

Alan 544 5989 Treasure Box Songs & stories for under 5’s every Tues at Changepoint, 131 Poike Rd, Ohauiti 9.30am. Morning tea provided. 544 2713 Widow & Widowers Club People living alone invited to join us at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St 2pm.

Margaret 576 5292

Wednesday 23 April

Age Concern Walking Group Meet at Matua Shops, Tilby Drive 10am.

578 2631

An Evening with Gilbert Enoka

Presented by Waipuna Hospice April 30 at Holy Trinity Tauranga 5-6.30pm.

Gain tips on how to improve mental strength and build resilience to cope with life’s hurdles. Tickets from Waipuna Hospice, Holy Trinity or Creative Tauranga. Adult $25.

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary. Free legal assistance. 571 6812.

Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic.

For appointment 573 5614. Every Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399 Bipolar Support Group Support for people with bipolar 1-2pm. Junction 579 9890

Cribbage Club Tauranga RSA Greerton New members wanted

for this long established club, all ages. Every Weds 1-3.30pm. Entrance $3.

Robert 579 1342 Freemasons Gate Pa Lodge meet at Hairini Masonic Centre. Ph/txt Glen 572 4972 or 027 918 9096 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Championship Singles (Seagar Trophy) at Greerton Hall 7pm. Markers required. Names in book. Kevin 543 4044 Global Hearts Exercise Group Weds 2-3pm & Fri 11am - 12pm. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Proudly supported by NZ Heart Foundation.

Mark 0274 444 945

Greerton Gold Leisure Marching Team Ladies 50+ invited to join Weds

at Morland Fox Park 8-9.30am. No experience required. Marion 578 1108

Brew Bar Saturday 19 – B-Side Band 7-10pm.

Mount RSA Thursday 17 – Back Porch 7.30pm.

Saturday 19 – Terry Jensen Duo 7.30pm.

Sunday 20 – Double D 4.30pm.

Table Tennis Tauranga Weds 1-3pm & 7-9pm, Fri 7-9pm at Memorial Hall, QEYC. www.sportsground.co.nz/tabletennistauranga or Bill 578 1662 Te Puke Spiritual and Healing Centre Constables Gallery 7.15pm start. Maree Nicholson, Psychic Medium. $4 entry.

Tauranga Senior Badminton Club Every Weds & Mon

7.30pm onwards. Racquets available. All welcome. Sue 0211 944 335 or 543 0035

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...Continued Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Te Puke Meditation & Development Group Constables Gallery, Commerce Lane 1st Weds of every month. $5 entry.

Te Puke Toy Library 248 Jellicoe St, opp Atuaroa Ave, Te Puke Weds to Sat 9.30am - 12pm.

021 130 6476

in the Draft Annual Plan.

Happiness & Our Mind Drop-in meditation classes.

Beginners welcome.

Classes self contained so start any date. $14 per class. Otumoetai Plunket, 59 Otumoetai Rd. Monthly classes, next class May 8 7-8.30pm. www.meditateintauranga.org Keynote 4 Part Harmony Women’s Chorus Meet every Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave Tauranga 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health.

Nora 544 2714

Salvation Army, Eversham Rd, Bayfair 7.30-8.30pm.

Army Cadets (WBOP Cadet Unit)

Toastmasters - City Early Start Improve communication,

leadership & teamwork skills. Every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.45-8.15am. Toastmasters if the answer for building confidence & leadership skills. To find a club near you email: LaniDTM@kol.co.nz or 571 1545. http://cityearlystart. toastmastersclubs.org T.S Chatham (Sea Cadets) Weds during school term at TYPBC, Keith Allan Drive, Sulphur Pt 6.15-9pm. Micah 021 336 719 or tschathamtga@gmail.com

Thursday 24 April

Age Concern Tauranga Monthly

meet at Tauranga RSA, Hinton Lounge, 1237 Cameron Rd, Greerton 10am. Guest speaker: Sue Matthews, clinical manager – “Nursing services in the community” & “Your shared care folder” a holistic integrated approach to health care enabling the client/patient who is involved in their care. $3pp includes morning tea before meeting starts.

578 2631

Every Thurs at Tauranga Army Hall 6-9.30pm. Ages 13-17 youth development with a military flavour. Email: admin@wbopcu. org.nz Club 55 Tenpin Seniors tenpin bowling league at 13th Ave Tenpin 10.30am. New members welcome. Jenny 543 0539 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, complementary first class, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170 French Connection For lovers of all things French.

Meet like-minded people over a relaxed drink. Meet every second Thurs at Brooklyn Eatery, the Strand 4.306.30pm. Andrea: agohns@yahoo. co.nz Friends of the Libraries Greerton Chat group, Villaggio Café, 1293 Cameron Rd, Greerton 10am.

Discussion on the council decision to include a new Greerton Library

Hall, Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St 9.30-10.45am. Men & women welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Tauranga Model Railway Club Meet every Thurs evening.

Ed 543 1108

Tauranga Pryde Youth Group For

lesbian, gay, bi, trans.

Meet 6.30pm 1st & 3rd Weds of each month & 2nd & 4th Thurs. 22 3536 968

Tauranga Storytellers’ Group

Meet last Thurs of month. Learn how to develop your storytelling skills. Claire 577 7220

Ladies Lions Club (Harbour City)

Meet at 2nd & 4th Thurs at Lyceum Club, 68 First Ave 7pm & 6pm respectively. Visitors welcome.

Wendy 576 2505 Mount Art Group Every Thurs at St Peter’s Church Hall, 11 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am - 1pm. Visitors welcome. Merilynn 575 6777

Toastmasters - Kickstart Club

Have fun while learning to speak confidently. Breakfast meeting at Alimento Cafe, 1st Ave, Tauranga 7-8.15am. Guests welcome. Helen 571 6181

Mt Maunganui Creative Fibre

Meet every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre 9am - 1pm. Share & learn spinning, weaving, crochet, knitting, felting & other creative crafts. Visitors & new members welcome. Jan 574 1265

“What’s On” in the Weekend Sun is a free service for non-profit clubs and organisations.

Email julie@thesun.co.nz or fax 571 1116 or post to PO Box 240, Tauranga.

Deadline 3pm Tuesday.

Contributions should be less than 20 words.

Tauranga Heart Support Group

Phase 3 rehab exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church

Homestead open Easter Sunday

Images exhibition

As a special one-off event, Athenree Homestead’s volunteers are opening the historic building on Easter Sunday from 10am-3pm for visitors.

Volunteers will be serving Devonshire teas at $10 per person, for tea and a tour. For any enquiries or group bookings, call Anne on 07 863 6448.

A Gate Pa Images Exhibition is now open to the public at St George’s Church, Gate Pa. The exhibition features drawings, paintings and photographs showing places, activities and some of the people who took part in the events of 1864.

Sponsored by the Acorn Foundation, the free exhibition is open until Sunday, May 4, 2014.

Acoustic duo returns

Art competition and exhibition

Katikati Folk Club is hosting UK acoustic duo Adam Piggott and Jayne Freeman at its May gig.

Club promotion spokesperson Christine Donahue says the duo play original songs and covers with influences from folk, blues, jazz, country, Americana and pop. The gig is Friday, May 2 from 7pm, at Katikati Bowling Club in Park Rd.

Entries for the Battles of Gate Pa/Te Ranga Art Competition are being accepted today from 9.30am12.30pm at St George’s Church, Gate Pa. The entries will be on show at the church from this Saturday, April 19 and then 9am-12.30pm weekdays until May 4. This event is free to the public.

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With Winston Watusi

Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage - Dir: Peter Jackson

THE HOBBIT 2: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG Everyone criticised the first Hobbit flick for being a bit long and boring, but the second one certainly makes up for it.

Not by being shorter but by stuffing almost every minute full of action. It’s so quick and exciting that you hardly notice

there is only the barest of stories: dwarves travel to find a dragon in a big mountain; they find it. That’s yer lot.

But Peter Jackson keeps it all good fun. The middle third is one long chase as the company escape some irksome elves and are chased by orcs and elves along a river. Everything that didn’t quite work about the

On The Road, Howl and others have given the beat poets a cinematic work-out recently. In Kill Your Darlings it's Allen Ginsberg's turn again, with cameos from William Burroughs, Kerouac and others. The nascent poet (a very good post-Potter Daniel Radcliffe) heads to WW2 Columbia University where the old conservative world is clashing with rising modernism. He falls for a classmate, thus upsetting another. Burroughs (a very funny Ben Foster) looks on and comments sardonically.

Jealousy and murder ensue, neatly inspiring Ginsberg to write. It's a vivid gay coming of age story – first drinks, cigarettes, drugs, sex – but will mean less if unfamiliar with the protagonists.

In The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman our eponymous hero (Shia LaBouef ) travels to Bucharest on the advice of his mother’s ghost (Melissa Leo). There he falls for a troubled Romanian cellist (Evan Rachel Ward) after her father dies next to him on the plane. Yes, really. Magical realism and misadventures ensue, more Kafka than comedy, and taking a darker Something Wild turn after the appearance of her gangster ex (Mads Mikkelsen). Director Fredrick Bond keeps a sure and very European tone for what is essentially pretty preposterous material.

Fantastic Not bad at all Dreadful

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Thanks to Video Ezy Brookfield for the DVDs

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PLAYING THIS WEEK

DIVERGENT (M) Violence.

Brontosaurus stampede in King Kong has been fixed – the pace and sheer complexity of the running battle is exhilarating.

Martin Freeman’s Bilbo also comes into his own in this film, no longer as irritatingly prissy, he starts to show true grit and gets more interesting.

And there are new additions in the form of Orlando Bloom’s

Who would have imagined when Jackass first appeared on television back in 2000 that it would have such enduring (box office) appeal. In fact, Jackass presents: Bad Grandpa is their biggest-grossing (move right along - no puns here) big screen outing yet.

It’s something of a stylistic departure from previous efforts. This time lead Johnny Knoxville dons old man make-up to revive the titular TV show character. Then he heads across America with an irritating kid in tow, enacting Borat-like stunts upon unsuspecting members of the public. Some gags hit, some miss.

If it seems like a long wait until Peter Capaldi takes over as the latest incarnation of Dr Who you could do worse than take a diversion with spin-off series Torchwood.

Torchwood John Barrowman was introduced to Who fans during the David Tennant years, a roving bisexual space ranger who accidentally becomes invincible (like Captain Scarlet!). He leads the titular agency, protecting earth from aliens. It’s not nearly as silly as it sounds – the second series is particularly smart - and at times can even eclipse its parent show. Out now are , Torchwood: Children of Torchwood Series 2 Earth and Torchwood: Miracle Day .

M O V I E S

With Rialto

Like Father, Like Son (PG)

Cannes Jury prize-winning drama from Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda (I Wish, Still Walking) about a hard-working father devoted to living the perfect family life. But that ideal is shaken when he and his wife are told that their six-year-old boy Keita is not their son – they were given the wrong baby after the birth.

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PLAYING THIS WEEK IN 3D Thu 1:15, 8:20. Fri 3:15, 8:20. Sat 3:15, Low Level Violence. on MEGAscreen!

Thu 1:20, 6:05. Fri 10:40, 3:30. Sat 1:15, THE LEGO MOVIE (3D)(PG) 8:15. Sun 3:10, 6:00. Mon 3:10, 8:20.

Tue 3:05, 8:15pm. Wed 12:55, 6:00pm. 6:00. Sun 10:45, 3:30. Mon 10:45, 3:30. Low Level Viol. Animated, Advent, Com. Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks.

Tue 1:00, 6:00pm. Wed 1:10, 6:00pm.

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Thu 1:15, 3:40. Fri 1:00, 3:40. Sat 10:45, RIO 2 (2D) (G) Jemaine Clement.

Sat 10:45am. Sun 1:15, 6:05pm.

Thu 4:00. Fri 1:00pm. Sat 10:45, 6:10pm Mon 1:15, 6:05pm. Tue 10:40, 3:35. Sun 1:00, 3:35. Mon 1:05, 3:35.

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THE OTHER WOMAN (M) Off Lang

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Sat 6:00, 8:30. Sun 5:50, 8:45.

THE WINTER SOLDIER Sat 3:20. Sun 8:20. Tue 1:05. Wed 8:20. Mon 6, 8:35. Tue 6:00, 8:30.

TRACKS (M) Offensive Language. DRAMA. Wed 6:00, 8:45pm.

Thu 1:30, 6:10. Fri 3:45, 8:25. Sat 11:15, LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON (PG) 6:05. Sun 1:20, 7:40. Mon 11:15, 6:05. With Subtitles. Screening in Lounge Cinema. DRAMA. Tue 3:30, 8:25pm. Wed 1:30, 6:10pm. Thu 3:50, 8:25. Fri 1:25, 6:05. Sat 1:30, 8:15. Sun 11:00, 5:25. Mon 3:45, 8:20.

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Fri 11:15am. Sun 3:30pm. Tue 1:30pm. Tue 11:10, 6:05pm. Wed 3:50, 8:20pm.

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THE RAILWAY MAN (M) Viol. True Story MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN Sat 3:50pm. Mon 1:30pm. Wed 11:15am

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Legolas, who has abandoned the idea of acting and simply glares with his eyes opened wide, and a female Elf – since there are no girls in Tolkien – who they try and shoehorn into a relationship with a dwarf (isn’t inter-species sex, like, illegal?). There’s also Luke Evans and Stephen Fry and lots of Benny C’s dragon.

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Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway.

Thu 6:15pm. Fri 10:40. Sat 1:00.

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Tue 10:30am. Wed 1:30pm.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER (M) Violence.

SOLDIER (3D) Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson. Fri 8:20pm. Mon 8:25pm.

MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN (3D)

(PG) Viol. The time-travelling adventures of a canine and his adopted son.

Fri 11:00. Sun 10:50am. Wed 3:50.

The Weekend Sun has two double passes to ‘Like Father, Like Son’ for lucky readers who can tell us the filmmaker’s name.

Enter online at www. sunlive.co.nz under the competitions section.

Entries must be received before Wednesday, April 23.

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Cafe ends Historic Village’s coffee drought The coffee drought at the Historic Village has finally ended with the arrival of The Sugar Plum Tree Cafe in early March. New owners Jeni Fountain and Ryan Gregorash say they aim to offer a unique cafe experience that is true to the village’s crafty and creative roots.

Jeni says she was keen to ensure the café fitted the village vibe.

“It needed to be modern, and offer great service, but it was also important the café fitted with the old-worldly feel that is so unique to the village.”

Jeni says the friendly and relaxed atmosphere means everyone feels welcome at the Sugar Plum Tree Cafe.

Whether it’s enjoying a coffee and cake with a gaggle of girlfriends, holding a business lunch meeting, or finding a quiet spot to read the paper and savour a cup of tea, Jeni says she’s keen “for customers feel at home in the cafe’s vintageinspired surrounds”.

This Sunday and Monday, the cafe will be in full swing as it opens to the crowds for the jazz festival.

As the village transforms into a slice of the New Orleans French Quarter, the cafe will be open and the team will also be busy serving drinks at the bars dotted around five stages.

Swing down to the village, meet the friendly Sugar Plum Tree Cafe team, and enjoy a cool drink this Easter.

Improving and maintaining health Lifestyle Medicine Institute is offering Tauranga residents the Complete Health Improvement Programme.

CHIP is a scientifically-proven lifestyle programme helping prevent, arrest and reverse common risk factors, including obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure.

The programme provides information, motivation and group support across three months and helps participants make positive lifestyle changes. CHIP is about bringing people to better health.

Numerous peer-reviewed scientific journals attest to the health benefits that can be experienced within 30 days. The facilitator and helpers are all volunteers.

Have you got high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity or Type 2 diabetes? Or wish to retain good health?

CHIP offers a licensed, certified facilitator to manage the programme, blood tests utilising personal health care providers, access to CHIP programme content and a video viewing each session.

It also offers cooking demonstrations, dynamic group discussions, basic fitness instruction, a workbook, textbook, cookbook, water bottle, pedometer and ‘Club CHIP’ monthly support meetings.

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Reliable family tree business Lop & Chop Garden and Tree Care Services is a family business with more than 32 years’ experience in tree surgery and landscaping internationally and in New Zealand.

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while being professional and safe for all concerned.

Their aim is to provide a high standard of work at a competitive price without compromising on quality of work.

They are fully insured to carry out all tree and garden practices and they have a comprehensive health and safety programme in operation.

When looking at surgery work, they consider the whole situation taking the health and what is best for the tree fully into consideration, balancing this with needs of its position and the client’s request.

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Avoid costly damage to your property with a free roof check from Impact Roof Maintenance Ltd in Tauranga.

Winter usually means more rain – and if your roof leaks, you could end up with damage to ceilings, insulation, electrics, walls and carpets.

Impact Roof Maintenance Ltd owner Shane Green says no one likes water damage to their possessions –

and even with insurance, it can be a nightmare.

Shane prides himself on customer satisfaction – that is why he’s offering to check your roof for free.

Shane has 15 years’ experience in the roof coating and repair industry and has worked on both domestic and commercial buildings.

If a customer is in need of an urgent roof repair, Shane will get there quickly to avoid unnecessary damage to their property.

Shane specialises in general roof repairs and maintenance including de-nailing and re-screwing, replacing damaged or rusted roof sheets, repairs to flashings (including chimney flashings), and repointing.

He also offers tile replacement on concrete tile roofs, moss treatments and gutter cleaning.

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ANZAC Day Friday 25 April 2014

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Hon Simon Bridges MP FOR TAURANGA

Simon Bridges MP will meet with constituents most Fridays at 184 Devonport Rd, Tauranga.

Appointments necessary

P: 07 579 9016 | E: taurangamp@parliament.govt.nz

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THIS WEEKS GARAGE SALES! PAPAMOA 12 MANDALAY KEY This Saturday from 7.30am. Massive clearance sale as moving overseas, toys, books, tools, kitchenware etc.

JUST $19 with FREE signs & price stickers!

karaoke hire

arts & crafts ADULT & CHILDRENS workshops Pick one of our standard classes, or book your own party or work group. Kiln fired glass, mosaic and ceramic painting or, just for the adults, glass cutting, stained glass and art clay silver jewellery. Clay Art Studio, Historic Village, 17th Ave Ph 571 3726

bible digest I WILL NOT SPEAK WITH YOU much longer, for the prince of this world is coming. he has no hold on me, but the world must learn that I love the Father and I do exactly what my Father has commanded me. “Come now; let us leave. John 14:30-31

cars for sale A NO DEPOSIT DEAL from $50 p/w. Cars, vans, & 4x4s. To find out more txt ‘NEWCAR’ and your name to 9090. Learner licence welcome, some conditions apply.

CAR FAIR – buy or sell any vehicle every Sunday at 11th Avenue Car park opposite Mad

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Butcher 8am-noon. Ph for more information 027 733 9686 or www.taurangacarfair.co.nz HONDA PRELUDE 164.000 kms, automatic, WOF/rego, internal very good order, needs work on paint. $1500 ONO Ph 541 2239

computers COMPUTER GETTING you down?

Problems, viruses, upgrades, internet, new or refurb PC’s tuition, or advice.

Ph Bruce for a no obligation chat or quote 576 7940 or 021 260 9183 FREE ON SITE DIAGNOSIS & quote. We come to you & don’t charge extra for travel. Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

dancing BALLROOM DANCE PARTNERS required, aged between 10-18 years. No experience needed.

Ph 07 544 2337

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MOVING BOXES & PAPER, sizes 5, 7 and 9, used once, $1 each. Westinghouse upright large freezer, excellent condition.

Ph 542 4109

GARDENING SECTION CLEAN ups, weeding, light pruning, plants planted, pebble gardens made, painting etc. Semi retired active gent. Ph Eric 577 1988

gardening GARDEN MAINTENANCE tree pruning, hedge trimming, rubbish removal, section tidy ups, odd jobs, WINZ quotes, affordable prices. Ph Philip 0800 334 453 or 544 5591 after 7pm.

GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable; maintenance, pruning, hedges, disease/pest control, rubbish removal, garden renovations.

Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

health & beauty NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products. Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners. Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www.naturaltherapiesnz.com and www.kiwikitz.com

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FEELING LOST? Want to reconnect with self. Regain purpose, clarity and joy each day. Ph Chris at Balanced Success Coaching 027 548 2548 chris@balancedsuccess.co.nz www.balancedsuccess.co.nz

livestock AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses.

Ph 0800 369 6269

lost & found

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SPCA FOUND Kittens, Various Colours, Various Locations, if you have lost one please call SPCA Bellevue, Tabby & White Cat, ref# 20072, Gate Pa, Torti & White Female Cat, ref# 20073, Te Puke, Tabby & White Female Cat, ref# 20090, Arataki, Brindle Dog, ref# 20079, Papamoa, Sharpei x Puppies, ref# 20098-99. Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

mobility MOBILITY SCOOTERS & MORE. Visit our showroom, 29 Burrows St, Tauranga Ph 578 1213 Mobility Equipment & Services. ‘Supporting your Independence’ STAIRLIFTS – Make life easy with a stairlift enjoy the home you love by installing an Acorn Stairlift. Ph us now TOLL FREE 0800 782 475 or www.acornstairlifts.co.nz

retail VINTAGE retro – shabby chic collectables.

2/22 Hull Rd, Mount. facebook. com/vintagemtmaunganuI www.vintagemtmaunganui.com

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GUTTERING CLEAN and repairs moss removal.

Experienced Certified Roofer.

Free quotes. Ph Peter now 542 4291 or 0274 367 740 HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs.

Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911 INSECT SCREENS Measure.

Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940 PAINTER A1/ DECORATOR available. All interior & exterior work. Prompt, reliable, excellent references. Ph Paul 576 4793 or 027 689 6252 PA I N T E R / D E C O R AT O R Interior and Exterior, quality workmanship friendly services.

Over 20 years specialising in residential and more. Quality paint at trade prices. For your best advice in all areas. Ph Shane Mount/Tauranga Decorators 07 544 6495 or 021 575 307 ROOF PA I N T I N G and maintenance. Roofs rescrewed.

Waterblasting, moss removal.

Free quotes! Ph Mark 543 3670 or 021 0273 8840 ROOF REPAIRS metal or onduline gutters & down pipes clean or replacement chimney repairs.

Certified Roofer over 30yrs experience Free quote.

Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 S T U M P I N AT O R S T U M P Grinding free quotes & prompt service. Narrow machine to access rear yards. Ph 576 4245 or 022 076 4245 TAURANGA Tandem Skydiving Best Buzz in the Bay, Gift Vouchers.

Ph 574 8533 TILER QUALIFIED TILER references available free quotes all types of work done from kitchen splashbacks to full tiled bathrooms.

Ph Nelson 021 609 289 TIMBER RETAINING WALLS decks and all types of fencing.

Excellent work at a competitive price. Ph Clive 021 048 2833 or 552 6510

CAR/FURNITURE STORAGE Dry & secure, car or furniture storage available in Mount until Aug (possibly Dec). Unused garage space. $30pw Ph/txt 021 046 7720 or 572 4340

TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857

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DRIVING MISS DAISY relief for busy families. Let us take care of the transportation of your parents to appointments or outings. Safe, friendly, reliable service. Ph Jackie from Driving Miss Daisy 552 6614

APPLIANCE REPAIRS. For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician.

BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 BUILDING / ROOFING Repairs, maintenance, spouting, cleaning, gutters, decks, fences & more!

From alterations to new work.

Registered Builder. Ph 575 8869 or 022 121 3356

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travel & tours AWE - INSPIRING: - THE LION KING SHOW, SYDNEY in August. Contact us about our many inspiring tours.

Door to door service. Free newsletters. Ph The Hinterland Team of Hinterland Tours 07 575 8118

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Number one in the world A comprehensive Washington-based research project has assessed 12 contributing factors providing a Social Progress index for 130 countries. This has ranked NZ in top position.

Continued travel & tours NO.8 TOURS receive your free Newsletter, enjoy VIP pricing for great day and overnight tours throughout NZ. Ph 579 3981

We should celebrate the honour and feel proud of the many aspects making us number one.

An article on this highlights our position in such categories as access to information and communications, personal safety, health and wellness, personal rights, personal freedom and choice, access to advanced education, access to basic knowledge.

Along with this there’s an increasing trend of New Zealanders returning from overseas, to once again take up permanent residency.

It seems long ago an entertainer sang: ‘We Don’t Know How Lucky We Are’. How right he was – and he still is.

During the last few weeks at Eves we’ve received some fantastic letters and emails from clients we have dealt with, who came from overseas and have been given levels of service and helpfulness in their property transactions surpassing any they’d previously experienced.

It’s good news all round, and a great time to be a New Zealander.

TAURANGA TASTING TOURS Lunches: The Woodbox Mystery Creek 27 April; Out in the Styx Pukeatua 25 May. Hawkes Bay Winery Tour 19-21 Sept. Ph 07 544 1383 www.tastingtours.co.nz

venues FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS check out No.1 The Strand, beautiful historic setting. Ph Tony 07 928 3676 or email tony@thesun.co.nz

wanted ANTIQUES, COINS, medals, china, glass, Kiwiana, Australiana, militaria, toys, anything old and interesting.

021 392 913 or 07 549 0139 mark.holwerda@vodafone.co.nz

wanted to rent 2 BDRM house/bach/cottage, prefer semi rural for a responsible middle aged woman, no pets.

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Bronson Toto, 12, with pilot Murray Rogers.

Young Tauranga residents got a sky-high view of the city at the weekend as part of Te Aranui Trust and Classic Flyers ‘Take a Kid Flying’ initiative. Photos by Daniel Hines.

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To commemorate Anzac Day Papamoa Primary School held a special assembly with quests, Richard Meads, Derek Williams and Carol Cook, from the Mount Maunganui RSA.

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Do you ask if God angry with us?

I am told that anger is a secondary emotion; a response to fear, hurt, frustration.

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The other day seven-year-old Sophie said when she is angry it made her want to hurt someone. Sophie is, as Goodshirt says, ‘just so sweet...so polite too’. I find it hard to believe she would use her innocent hands to hurt anyone.

We were talking about the Chief Priests, who demanded Jesus be condemned to death by crucifixion.

We wondered why they were so angry.

Perhaps they were fearful, frustrated, or full of hurt.

Sophie, in her wisdom, nailed it –

so to speak. She identified with the human condition and the brokenness of the world we live in. She reminded me we all feel fear, hurt and frustration; we all get angry.

I have been told Jesus’ crucifixion is the sacrifice demanded of a sinful humanity at the hands of an angry God. But God is not angry with us. Jesus Christ, at the hands of the leaders of a hurting world, bears the fear and frustration, the anger of all humanity, in his own innocent hands.

With arms outstretched, God responds to our anger with love. In the hands of God, our world is restored.

By Rev Cate Burton,

The Gospel that transforms I recently met with a man leading an influential international missions organisation. We were discussing one nation in particular, although he admitted the issues are far wider than this one country.

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This particular nation had seen a missionary endeavour decades ago resulting in thousands of ‘decisions’ for Christ, in Churches being planted and Bible Colleges being established.

Today, ‘Church leaders’ are settling differences by killing people, and generally there is a return to the old tribal ways.

The missions leader stated the traditional missions’ response was to put more teaching in place to train those in the Churches.

However, he said the issue was greater than teaching because there was no evidence of signs of regeneration, in the transformation in those ‘saved’.

We agreed if there is no evidence of regeneration the issue is not on-going teaching but the genuineness of salvation, which brings into question the genuineness of the gospel message presented originally.

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The Cross: an unusual piece of jewellery A few years ago I was shopping in a large mall.

As I walked past a jewellery kiosk, I overheard a young shop assistant telling a customer that they: “Even have crosses with a funny little man on them”.

Her statement seemed so outrageous I stopped and listened. This young

girl had no idea of the Christian faith. She didn’t know it was Jesus Christ who was represented on the crucifix, as the one who died on the Cross.

Yet, to have a Cross as precious jewellery is strange. Historically, the Cross was used by the Romans for brutal torture and humiliation. It was designed to inflict an agonising and prolonged death by pain and asphyxiation.

Christians often give the Cross to special friends or fiancés, as a sign of love and commitment. It’s

staggering really to think Jesus has transformed this barbaric symbol of torture into a sign of love, commitment and hope.

It’s amazing when you realise Jesus willingly died on the Cross for each of us to pay the debt of our sin. The Bible says in 1 John 4:10: “This is real love – not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins”.

Have you come to know the one who died on the Cross? You can.

He’s God’s gift of love to you.

By Jim Wallace, St Enoch’s Presbyterian Church

Bringing new birth Getting to the heart of it: Paul says in Romans 1:16 the “gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first [which is another consideration] and also to the Greek”.

The true gospel is a life-changing, transforming gospel that sees people translated out of the domain of darkness and set in the kingdom of light.

Paul says in Titus 3:5 that God “saved us... by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit”.

The true gospel is firstly a gospel of repentance for sin. It is salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

It is not about “making a decision for Jesus” or “accepting Christ” but of acknowledging sin and wholeheartedly turning from sin and from selfseeking rebellion to live for Jesus. It is about the work of the Cross, the substitutionary death of the Passover Lamb that we enter into through repentance and faith.

That gospel transforms. That gospel brings new birth, regeneration, renewal and the receiving of a new heart and a new spirit. May it be that gospel that’s presented this Easter. By Peter Whitcombe, Jesus First Church

What really is love?

Every view of the world has to answer several questions – Why do I exist? What, if any, is my responsibility to God? What, if any, is my duty to my fellow human beings?

The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ provides a profound answer to those questions: Love.

The modern, popular-culture concept of love can easily be defined as an emotional, temporal delusion. Simply put, self-gratification at its finest. ‘Modern love’ attempts to appease an insatiable desire for comfort; a desire that has lingered steadfastly in the human soul since time immemorial.

In Jesus we are confronted by a far more humanly uncomfortable vision for love. The compelling image of Jesus

nailed to a Cross, of rejection to the point of death, and the pang of God’s heart to reclaim the same creation that placed Him there, shows that ultimately love is found in self-sacrifice and no other place.

The Cross demands our attention. It not only answers humanity’s existential questions, but also provides a demonstrable answer so revealing of the human condition as to necessitate, from every onlooker, repentance and change.

More so, because we see Jesus rose from the grave three days later, we have a hope that our faith in him is not misplaced or without promise. Christians have an eternal relationship that transcends death and grants us joy through the promise of everlasting life.

We encourage you to visit your local Church this Easter, to take a moment to look at the Cross and the message of hope it brings.

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