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You may ask what a black and shiny print press is doing on the front of The Weekend Sun. Well – with pressman Malcolm Moore and his lady assistant Jocelyn Pannett behind the treadle, it’s making bookmarks ahead of tomorrow’s public opening of the new Western Bay Museum on Main Rd, Katikati, from 10am.

And this Model 3 Treadle print press circa 1860s is like many of the items on display – it’s rare. It’s one of only two operating in the world. So if you want to discover the region’s rich history and antique gems – get to the museum tomorrow! The first exhibition is called Fun and Games – see why on page 7. Photo: Chris Callinan.

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Or so the saying goes, in the water treatment industry.

The excrement has really hit the fan in Havelock North, where the community is finding out the hard way that it doesn’t pay to skimp on the basics.

Water, roads, rubbish are the fundamentals that local authorities should be focused on getting 110 per cent right.

The rest of the fancy nice-to-have luxuries mean nothing if half of the population is suffering the Down Under Thunder or doing the technicolour yawn. Calling for Ralph on the big white telephone. Driving the porcelain bus.

It’s a shocking situation for a community to end up in. But let me tell you why we are lucky in the Western Bay and unlikely to experience the same disaster here.

Step into the RR Time Machine and make yourself comfortable.

Pfftang! (Or whatever noise Time Machines make).

It is now 1995. Tauranga’s water supply treatment plants are more-or-less stuffed. It is decided to upgrade with the latest technology, microfiltration at a cost of $20m. This is whittled to $16m thanks largely to the detailed investigation and world-leading consultant advice.

The so-called Water Action Group runs an anti-campaign for a much cheaper and inferior product, which could not remove all the nasties, particularly cryptospyridium and giardia.

One headline in local media read: ‘Three for the price of one says WAG’. The inference is ‘Council is scaremongering’ to get the goldplated version.

This in the face of overwhelming evidence that when, not if, the water supply is contaminated the community will be stricken. Some of NZ has been at risk for a while. But not Tauranga.

So for a few years we had the best water processing system in the Southern Hemisphere until others caught up. Some of those elected members who put their tails on the line over this were not re-elected in 1999, due to continuing ignorance from

sectors of the community who should have known better.

By the way, Hamilton put in the inferior system and had to upgrade it about 10 years ago at a cost of about $50m.

Pfftang! Fast-forward a couple of decades, back to today. As we enjoy affordable, quality water and follow the fallout from the Havelock North episode, let’s be aware of any Government moves to seize the opportunity to privatise water supply… in order to tax water just like the rort the electricity supply system has turned into.

But all in our best interests, of course!

Doom and gloom

Speaking of disaster, an Aussie father and son have been rescued this week after they got lost trying to visit Mount Doom, near Tongariro. Now you’d think that after the rugby result in the weekend, Aussies would be extra cautious about tackling anything in New Zealand beyond their league. But especially something as ominously named as Mount Doom. Fortunately, they were saved with the help of a rescue helicopter and night vision goggles.

Let that be a lesson to any of you fancying yourselves as mountaineers, and beware of the warning labels that come with the

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terrain. A few years ago we pointed out the pitfalls with Mt Misery, Mt Difficulty and Mt Despair.

A few others around the world that we reckon you should avoid: Alaska’s Suicide and Homicide Peaks.

Cloudripper in the Inconsolable Range.

Mount Terror. Chopping Block. The Bandersnatch.

Antarctica has the Apocalypse Peaks, and Port Circumcision.

There’s a whole range of mountains in Australia with smutty names involving various parts of the human anatomy, which we won’t stoop to repeat here, but you can imagine…they’re named by Aussies.

Say no more.

Scratchy Bottom is a valley in Dorset. In fact, the English have some of the most whacko names on the planet. Catbrain.

Bell End. We could write a book. In fact, there are several.

Towns to avoid would include Bitchfield (Lincolnshire, England) and Boring, (Oregon, Maryland and Tennessee). Bastardtown in Ireland.

Nether Wallop (Hampshire).

Shades of Death Road (New Jersey) and Dead Woman Crossing (Oklahoma) are both apparently haunted.

Please don’t go down the Gorge of Despair. Disappointment Islands, in French Polynesia unsurprisingly aren’t fit for human habitation.

You may well enter Fucking in Austria without knowing it; because its sign keeps disappearing. (Rhymes with ‘booking’, you sniggering smart Alecs).

Batman is a city in Turkey. Its mayor threatened to sue Warner Bros for using the name in films ‘Batman Begins’ and ‘The Dark Knight’.

Sounds more inviting: Mollie’s Nipple.

Coolville (Ohio).

Beer, a village in Devon. Upton Snodsbury.

Matching Tye. Great Snoring.

And finally, here’s one to end with. In the USA town of Coxsackie, there’s a hamlet named Climax. Happy travels! brian@thesun.co.nz Like on Facebook, ‘Rogers Rabbits’ blogger.

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Microchip the moggies Wellington is doing it – Tauranga should be doing it too. Dr Liza Schneider of Holistic Vets is talking about compulsory microchipping of cats.

“It’s not a magic bullet but it’s the first big step in helping us define what is an owned and what is an un-owned cat.”

The Fraser Rd vet was responding to news that Wellington had become New Zealand’s first city to make microchipping cats mandatory…even though it’s facing the possibility of a legal challenge.

Liza says if a cat is not responsibly owned or un-owned and it’s fending for itself out in the wild then it should be humanely euthanised.

She’s hard-line but she doesn’t dislike cats.

“That’s part of the problem,” says Liza.

“There are some people who would like to see all cats killed and gone. But the reality is society sees value in them – they can provide emotional support, joy and fulfilment.”

And she says we have to draw a distinction. “Cats should be owned and responsibly cared for and therefore not a threat to our wildlife.

“But if they are not responsibly owned and living wild they should be humanely euthanised.”

Microchipping, says Liza, is the first big step in helping us define what is an owned and what is an un-owned cat. And not every cat outside is a menace. “Many well-kept cats that have enough play and enough food to eat don’t impact on the wildlife at all. They have no need to.”

Liza says the threat to wildlife comes from cats that have to fend for themselves because the owner won’t step up and take responsibility.

“Unfortunately it’s the same people who don’t bother to have their cats de-sexed and when they move on they leave, they desert or dump the cat.”

But if the cat was microchipped the owner could be identified, ownership established and that person held accountable.

Microchipping cats would certainly help organisations like the SPCA, the Community Cat Project or a vet. “If someone brings a healthy cat in and they want rid of it – they want us to kill it – we can’t.” That’s because there’s a process.

“We have to keep it for seven days and make sure it’s not owned and it becomes very difficult. But if you could scan it for a microchip, quickly establish ownership and track it back to its owner.”

And if the cat is a recidivist offender – it has repeatedly been trapped on conservation land – and it’s microchipped then its owners could be held accountable. “It’s not the cat, it’s the owner.” Read the full story at www.theweekendsun.co.nz

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The Crossing to open to public The first stage of Bay of Plenty’s newest shopping centre is preparing to welcome residents and visitors to the Tauriko area.

Stage one of Tauranga Crossing opens to the public in September, anchored by four of New Zealand’s leading retail brands – Pak‘n’Save, The Warehouse, Noel Leeming and Warehouse Stationery.

More than 20 specialty stores will provide banking, dining, shopping, and health and beauty services. Planning for the area began more than 10 years ago and recent strong population growth has enabled this ambitious regional centre project to commence.

Commission delays decision A final decision on whether to allow NZ’s two main media companies – NZME and Fairfax NZ – to merge has been delayed until March, 2017.

Despite the delay, the commission intends to release a draft determination on its decision by early-November to give an indication of its thinking. NZME and Fairfax lodged their application on May 27, 2016, and the commission has received a large number of submissions from interested parties.

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Housing crisis under spotlight The cross-party inquiry examining the deepening housing crisis in New Zealand is headed to Tauranga despite efforts by the Government to block the initiative.

The Opposition’s Housing spokesperson Phil Twyford says the country is clamouring for solutions.

“We have seen unprecedented homelessness. It is clear there isn’t enough affordable rental housing and there certainly isn’t enough emergency housing.”

Labour, the Green Party and the Maori Party decided to go it alone with the inquiry after the Government turned down Opposition requests for a Parliamentary Select Committee investigation into homelessness.

“The fact that Tauranga has been chosen as a venue for one of four hearings across the country is an acknowledgement of how serious the issue has become across the region,” says Phil, who is one of the MPs sitting on the hearing panel.

“It has pensioners living in campgrounds,

and families sleeping in cars.” The Inquiry into Homelessness will hold it’s hearing in Tauranga next Monday, August 29, at the Wesley Centre, 13th Ave, from 1pm-4pm.

“We want to tap into the best thinking in the local community,” says Phil.

“Both from social service organisations and people who themselves have experienced homelessness.

“We also want to talk to concerned members of the public.”People making submissions to the inquiry have five minutes to present and groups get 15 minutes. Roughly half of the submitters are from Tauranga, while the rest are travelling from Rotorua, Hamilton, Paeroa and as far away as Hastings and Gisborne.

“With an estimated 42,000 people homeless or living in temporary or severely overcrowded housing nationally, this is a social crisis,” says Phil.

He says he was disappointed the Government voted down Labour’s proposal for a parliamentary inquiry.

“It’s too important to be held back by partisan politics.” And from the inquiry Phil will publish a report with

Phil Twyford. recommendations, which the Government could adopt if it chose.

“But in any case, it will undoubtedly form the policies we will take into next year’s election.” For further information, see: www.homelessnessinquiry.co.nz

Tauranga school celebrates top academic results Maori medium school Te Wharekura o Mauao has achieved NCEA results that have exceeded the national averages for Maori students in mainstream education.

The results have quickly established the Bethlehem school as one of the top performing NCEA

schools in Tauranga.

Principal Koa Douglas says the school has been working quietly behind the scenes to establish itself as the secondary school of choice for families who want Maori medium education in the Tauranga region.

“Our students are provided with

Students take a selfie with US ambassador Mark Gilbert who visited the school in April. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

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many opportunities to excel by our kaiako [teachers] who are absolutely committed to the school’s vision.

“One of many examples is that last year we were the first Maori medium secondary school to reach and compete in the National Shakespeare competition,” says Koa. Assistant principal Heywood Kuka says the school provides an education in creativity and innovation, with diverse opportunities for students to explore and learn.

“Most recently we became the first Maori medium school to win the Bill Hill Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools Trophy through our First XV boy’s rugby team’s efforts in defeating Western Heights High School.

As the wind picks up, so will the pollen. This is the prediction from the MetService.

“After the cold of late-July and early to midAugust the pollen has suddenly arrived – almost entirely from pine,” says Massey University’s PhD recipient and honorary research associate David Fountain.

“The great NZ pine pollen season is here and will spread to all regions during the next few weeks.”

Massey University pollen researcher Kat Holt says some plants were producing more pollen, partially because of the warmer winter, and this could be triggering a reaction in more people than usual.

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Gang leader to forfeit $1.17M Police have secured the forfeiture of $1.17 million in property from a senior Maketu Mongrel Mob member.

The seizure was made under the Criminal Proceeds Recovery Act following a High Court judgment issued last week.

The assets, which include a forestry block and property, will be forfeited by Valentine Nicholas, a senior member of the Maketu Mongrel Mob. The judgment follows two criminal trials where Nicholas was facing charges of money laundering.

Nicholas was found not guilty at a second trial after the first trial ended in a hung jury.

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Tauranga Special School’s Mount Marathon relay team Jack Withell, Bobby Morete, Flynn Stockdale, Tegan Oxenham, Te Rina Gush-Taipari, Alice Sampson, Calais Janes and Cruz Turner. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

Seven students from Tauranga Special School are participating in a team relay for the Hawaiian Airlines Mount Maunganui Half Marathon this weekend.

And the children are beyond excited, says Tauranga Special School’s teacher in charge of fundraising Jo Crean.

“Oh, they’re hilarious. One of the boys is a really cool kid. I saw him the other day and he said ‘Oh Jo! I’m signing autographs because I’m famous!’”

Jo says participating in the half marathon is a great way to involve the students in their fundraising events.

“We’ve been fundraising for a new play area and changing sheds for our school, and so much of it

is done without any of the kids being able to have any input.

“But then I thought ‘We have got some pretty good runners and we have got parents who do lots of exercise’, and so I approached the seven families and asked if they would be happy with their child being entered and if the parents would push [the wheelchair students].”

“And all the kids have been involved in getting some sponsorship, so they’re all involved in that process.”

So Jo entered seven students – three who use wheelchairs and four with developmental delays.

“They’re all doing about 3km each. I’m giving the people who are pushing wheelchairs a little bit of a respite so theirs is slightly less.”

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wheelchair can be hard slog.

Jo says even though the students participating have a disability, she wants people to see that they have talents and abilities too.

“What I’d like people to know first and foremost is that, despite having a disability, we work towards developing their best abilities and that they’re great kids; and it’s so cool to see them out doing stuff with everybody else.

“We’d like it to be a positive experience for them.”

For more information on the Mount Maunganui Half Marathon, visit: www. mountmaunganuihalfmarathon. co.nz For more information on Tauranga Special School, and to donate to their fundraiser, call 07 578 4424. Cayla-Fay Saunders

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Go young innovators!

Last week I attended the Young Innovators Awards – the pre-eminent local competition for school kids aged nine to 18 here in the Bay. There were more than 300 applications and the winners were astounding. If you ever find yourself reflecting on the challenges of today’s world and its pace of change with any fear, a few minutes with these young kids will right your confidence.

Their self-assurance, sheer smarts – but without losing that quintessential Kiwi humility – is a sight to behold.

Congratulations to all the placegetters and in particular the category winners – Sam Sheaff from Mount Maunganui in the Junior section, the Mount Maunganui Intermediate team in the Intermediate section and Lydia Gilmour from Tauranga Girls’ College in the Senior section.

You did yourselves and your

parents proud. Well done to all of the teachers supporting the YIA concept. Innovation, science and entrepreneurial spirit must be supported in our schools to ensure our kids are able to absorb the challenges of our fast-changing world and flourish It is in all of our interests that they do. I’d also like to add my voice to those acknowledging the efforts of Andrew Coker, the retiring head of Priority One. He’s been a tireless advocate for our region.

Andrew is someone who knows the power of a community whose energies are harnessed towards an achievable and well-articulated vision. This region is indebted to you.

Borrowing programme council approved Tauranga City Council’s Finance and Risk Committee members this week recommended council approval of a borrowing programme of $128,996,109 for the coming year.

The borrowing includes $91,092,151 of new loans approved for 2016-2017 in the Annual Plan 2016-2017.

Plus, $30,000,000 of renewal loans approved for 2016-2017 in the Annual Plan 2016-2017.

And $7,803,958 of projects continuing from the last financial year for which the borrowing was approved last year; and that in addition an overdraft facility of $100,000 be retained.

The borrowing is to be secured against the rates revenue of council under the Debenture Trust Deed.

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Annual Plan 2016-2017 and carry forward projects from Annual Plan 2015-2016 are $98,896,109, of which 40.4 per cent are growth projects funded from Development Contributions.

These are funded from both internal and external funding sources.

Internal funding sources are mainly reserves and internal debt retirement.

External debt maturing in the current financial year also needs to be refinanced. The external debt is forecast at $391m as at June 30, 2017, as per the Annual Plan 2016-2017.

The carry forward expenditure is $7,803,958. This also includes an amount of $112,000 for sewer upgrade in The Lakes. This expenditure was approved during the Annual Plan deliberations but in error it was omitted from the Annual Plan 2016-2017.

New caravan park planned for Waihi Beach A vacant lot next to the Waihi Beach airstrip is going to be the site of a new 5000m2 caravan park for the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association.

The lease of the Emerton Rd site from Western Bay of Plenty District Council was announced this week.

NZMCA vice president Ross Hamilton says leading the site is one way the association can work with council to take the pressure off areas such as Anzac Bay. The lease will provide overnight parking for NZMCA members, but it will not be available to general

freedom campers and hire vans.

The caravan association park will not eliminate issues with freedom campers. “We believe it is very important to maintain a self-contained standard for freedom camping to help eliminate the undesirable vehicles that come into towns,” says Ross.

NZMCA members will take full responsibility of turning the Emerton Rd site into an attractively landscaped and fenced camping area, at zero cost to council, and they hope it have it ready for use this summer.

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Western Bay of Plenty residents are invited to tomorrow’s public opening of their new museum in the old fire station building on Main Rd in Katikati.

And there’s bound to be fun and games – with the first exhibition being named just that – showcasing entertainment, leisure and sporting activities from years gone by, for both adults and children.

Western Bay Museum manager Paula Gaelic says she selected the new museum’s first exhibition theme for a very specific reason.

“I chose Fun and Games because we’ve been closed for such a long time and most museums that close don’t re-open.

“And most museums that haven’t been funded by their councils

don’t get funded by their councils – so we have a big reason to celebrate,” says Paula.

“Our volunteers, community and sponsors have all come on-board – they have all worked incredibly hard or provided products or services – so it’s time for us celebrate.”

Paula says the museum’s next four exhibitions are planned, which will be set up in the Taylor Bros Transport exhibition gallery, and will rollover every three months.

“This is to provoke the desire of our community to revisit,” says Paula. “We want to draw them back by offering new, fresh, exciting items on display they haven’t seen before – like many we have on show in this first exhibition.”

But first Fun and Games has been meticulously and professionally set-up with multiple displays capturing how we used to spend

our free time. There’s old musical instruments including violins, clarinet, squeeze boxes and harmonicas – plus gramophones, record players, accompanied by the museum’s top 10 records – including To Assist New Zealand Artists – the TANZA – variety.

“Two of the violins have been donated by the family of Mary Elizabeth Killen, who was very musical.” The Killen family’s harmonium, shipped out from Dublin in 1878, also features.

“It still plays and was made in America by Mason and Hamlin.”

The museum opens to the public from 10am tomorrow, with a Katikati College kapa haka performance.

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A call for voluntary youth mentors Te Aranui Youth Trust is a not-for-profit and a nongovernmental-organisation which works with young people in the Western Bay of Plenty who need support to become safe and positive youth in their communities.

Their youth mentorship programme, called Te Ara Poutama, relies on volunteers who want to continue the positive in roads our young people have made.

TAYT is running an information evening on Wednesday, August 31, for anyone interested in

becoming a youth mentor in the Te Ara Poutama programme.

From 5.30pm, TAYT will explain what’s involved in being a voluntary mentor, and people must RSVP by August 30.

“TAYT provide services and programmes that encourage positive decision-making which look to build on our young people’s strengths,” says youth programmes coordinator Danielle Squire.

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Hand on heart for homeless It was an appeal straight from the heart. “I am here to ask you kindly for your support…”

That was little Natalia Jourdain of Room 6 at Pyes Pa Primary School pitching her ‘Hand on Heart’ project to the school assembly.

“Because together we can make a difference,” she told her fellow school pupils.

And the eight-year-old’s message managed to touch both buttons and hearts.

The very next day there was a big box outside the school office and families of Pyes Pa Primary pupils had started donating stuff – toothpaste, toothbrushes, soaps, deodorants, cremes, shower gels, tissues and toilet paper.

It has been cleared three times so far. And the gifts will be made into care packs – nearly 40 of them valued at about $25 each – and distributed to the city’s homeless and needy.

It all started with a chance encounter with a homeless man and his little plastic begging cup outside a bakery in Greerton.

“I bought him something to eat,” says Natalia’s mother Margaret Jourdain.

“But after learning about his circumstances we decided there must be something more we could do.

“Food was his priority but he had other needs and we decided

a care packs would be ideal. “Not just for one person but for a family.”

That night Natalia and Margaret sat down and worked out a vision statement – to provide care packs to help the needy and homeless in Tauranga. “Then we wrote down why we were doing it, how we are going to do it and when they would get started.” After financing the first few purchases themselves the family went to Countdown, which gave Natalia a $50 Prezzy gift card.

Then Natalia made her heartfelt appeal to Pyes Pa Primary School assembly.

And pupils and parents responded

generously to Natalia’s ‘Hand on Heart’ appeal.

They now have enough gift items to make up nearly 40 care packs.

Natalia will present the care packs to Liz Kite of Under the Stars – a group that offers meals to the homeless on Saturday nights. They will distribute the care packs.

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Let the games begin!

The numbers are fascinating. It began in 2004 with 17 schools and 14 sports.

The AIMS Games – the Association of Intermediate and Middle Schools – grew to 166 schools in 2012, making it the biggest sporting event for 11-13 year olds in New Zealand.

And next week, for the 13th AIMS games, an estimated 9300 intermediateaged school children from throughout New Zealand, Tonga and the Cook Islands will compete in 21 sport codes right here in Tauranga.

It’s almost of Olympic proportions, where about 11,000 athletes competed in 28 sports at Rio De Janeiro in the 2016 Olympic Games earlier this month.

At the AIMS games there will badminton, cross country, golf, rugby league, rugby sevens, gym sport, multisport including kayaking and mountain biking, squash, tennis and many more. Even indoor bowls.

“The AIMS Games is now considered to be the international championships for intermediate and middle schools,” says tournament director Vicki Semple.

All told the AIMS Games is expected to attract 12,000 visitors to Tauranga from September 4-9.

So from its humble beginnings as a local sporting festival, the AIMS

Games is now touted as the city’s biggest and most successful annual event.

“And it’s a pathway for sporting success for many of our local students” says Vicki.

The games will be run across 16 venues including ASB Arena, Baywave, parks and reserves and Tauranga Harbour.

Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby reckons the AIMS Games is so much more than just a sporting tournament.

“It fosters community spirit and local pride as well as promoting the Tauranga area and boosting then local economy.”

Stuart says it’s a chance for all residents “to really show off our city”.

The AIMS Games start on Sunday, September 4, Father’s Day, and runs to Friday, September 9.

Glitz and glam for a good cause at Golden Sands School Golden Sands School is turning up the glitz and glamour for its upcoming fundraiser.

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“If this thing could talk,” says Roger Peters.

This ‘thing’ was the bottom tread on the old staircase of the Masonic Hotel on The Strand, built in 1866 and demolished 1993.

It’s now a leaner woven into the joinery of the kitchen in an historic Gate Pa home, occupied by Roger and his family.

The outline of the newel, or staircase support pillar, is still clearly visible.

Who knows who stepped that tread on the staircase to the first floor rooms of the Masonic? And on what business?

“Well, put it this way, it was the only hotel in town for a while,” says Roger.

And for that reason we can safely assume it was lewd and lustful business. Certainly wouldn’t have been distinguished city matrons out for high tea. More likely ladies of the night and the wayward and men of the town looking for comfort.

This story started like many others.

With an email.

“This house is older, built 1874, [it] was the manse for the old Holy Trinity Church – currently in Courtney Road.” The house is in Gate Pa. Roger’s message was prompted by The Weekend Sun story on another historic house – the big old gable and veranda-fronted villa that once served as the St Peter’s Presbyterian Church manse on the corner of Spring and Selwyn streets.

It’s 114 years old and undergoing a massive restoration and continues to do God’s work as the St Peter’s House social services trust.

The house is still on the site where it was built and externally at least it remains as it was built.

Now the 1874 house in Gate Pa owned by the Peters’ Trust has been relocated but is also historically significant and interesting. And while the staircase may have a dubious history, the house certainly doesn’t.

“It began life as Canon Jordan’s manse in 8th Ave,” says Roger.

Canon Jordan, the Reverend Charles Jordan BA, first Church of England Minister in Tauranga, an eloquent preacher by all accounts and three

times Mayor of this city. His statue stands in a copse in the Tauranga Domain. “Friend and benefactor to all,” says the inscription, “….a token of esteem and affection…” as the vicar of this parish for more than 40 years.

But as suburbia crept down Cameron Rd in July 1955 the central part of the gabled manse was cut adrift, loaded on a truck and deposited at the top of Courtney Rd. It stayed where it landed and was nailed to the existing dwelling of a similar age.

“I thought it might be nice to spend six months doing up an old house.

“We’re still here 25 years later,” says Roger. “It’s a nice place to be. A nice liveable house.” And there are those broad, rich brown heart kauri floorboards, there’s saw marks from the mill on the weather boards, there’s the front room where Canon Jordan held class for the local kids – one of the first schools in the city – and there are the cute dormers. There’s also the rebuilt Masonic Hotel staircase with all its lascivious secrets.

Not so long ago the ‘manse’ was surrounded by open country.

Now it lives in the shadow of the Gate Pa retail precinct.

“I sometimes wonder about the generations that have passed through here. One every 25 years and that’s a lot of people and stories,” says Roger.

In 1999 the original Holy Trinity Anglican Parish Church was destroyed in an arson attack. The fire was set by burning a solvent soaked cushion under the vestry steps. That original part of the city’s association with the strong-willed and straight-talking Canon Charles Gordon was lost.

However, another part of that story is still standing.

It’s worth slowing down as you turn off 22nd Ave into the top of Courtney Rd and nodding to the memory that lives on at number 2.

It’s a house full of history. “And a nice feeling,” says Roger.

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Not enough hours in a day It’s a curiosity if not a contradiction. A teenager with chronic fatigue syndrome winning a major award for tireless work and a selfless commitment and contribution to her school and community.

“I get extremely tired incredibly fast,” says 17-yearold Micaela Fleming, a Year 13 student at Katikati College, fresh from winning the TrustPower Youth Community Spirit Award, which recognises and rewards her contribution to Katikati and her college.

‘Fresh’ maybe be an overstatement. For example, this week she had the prizegiving Monday night, a talent quest Tuesday night and she was off to Sea Cadets Wednesday night.

And school, six hours of study, each day. And Micaela had only reached hump day.

“I am just tired.” All that has to be considered in the context of a complicated and debilitating medical disorder characterised by extreme fatigue – chronic fatigue syndrome.

“I have learned how to ignore that to be honest,” laughs Micaela. “I know this sounds odd but I ignore it because all the things I am involved with are important to me.”

Counting the hours

CFS can’t be explained by any underlying medical condition according to the textbooks. And it may worsen with physical or mental activity, but doesn’t improve with rest.

But no-one told Micaela. And if they did, she would probably ignore it. As she has learned to do.

If she’s not at drama, music and environmental studies at school then Micaela just might be at Katikati College Year 13 student Micaela Fleming, 17, won the TrustPower Youth Community Spirit Award. Photo: Chris Callinan.

the Waihi Coastguard. “I started counting the hours I put in last summer, got to 180, and I just stopped.”

She got involved with coastguard at 16 at the behest of a bloke called Jamie. “Practically my older brother,” says Micaela. “I wanted to be like him so he said: ‘Come join coastguard then’.” Now she’s in the radio room. “Four hours every Sunday during summer and more when required.”

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Dapper up and join a distinguished ride On September 25 expect to see an unusual scene rolling along Tauranga’s streets – and expect it to start a conversation that all of our boyfriends, husbands, fathers, uncles and grandfathers should be having, but are most likely not.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is cruising through Tauranga for the second year – and it’s not just about raising funds for men’s health and men’s mental health. It’s about getting the blokes to talk about the issues.

The event sees streets worldwide abuzz with finely dressed gentlefolk upon their classic and vintage-style motorcycles, united in their support of men’s health.

Tauranga organiser Wayne Cockburn says it’s the world’s greatest motorcycling charity event, shining a light upon the bikes, fashion and ideals of a bygone era, all for a good cause.

“Last year in Tauranga we had 85 bikes and we raised about $15,000 locally – it was really well supported. Globally, about US$2.6 million was raised.”

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Wayne expects about 150 riders at the Tauranga event on September 25, which starts in Papamoa about 10am.

“These aren’t your ordinary blokes in leathers on fast bikes; these are your old-school classics, customs, and bobbers. All the bikes that get parked up in sheds for years until their owners have an excuse to get them out.”

“The men are dappered up and the ladies are dressed in their Sunday best – because of that it’s a very distinguished ride.

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Addicted to Alfas It was 1983 when Bruce and Fiona Anderson first laid their eyes on an Alfa Romeo. The couple were dating, and a family member had one of the Italian cars.

Did they know this would lead to a 33-year-old obsession? Probably not – but today the Papamoa couple cannot get enough of the iconic badge.

Bruce bought their first Alfa Romeo. “Well, no, actually I did,” says Fiona. “I bought a blue Alfasud. I was looking for a new car and Bruce said: ‘Why don’t you have a look at one of these’. I went for test drive and really liked it – so I bought it.

“We had it for quite awhile. We got married and it was our family car. We used to go to track days in the Alfasud – mainly Pukekohe and we both did a bit of racing in club days here at Baypark – when Baypark was Baypark, near Girven Rd.” But they jumped to another vehicle under the badge.

A nice line-up at the Alfa Romeo Owners’ Club 2013 Annual General Meeting in Wellington.

“When we had children we had to get a bigger one. We got an Alfetta – a four-door saloon.

“We’ve been in the Alfa Romeo Owners’ Club since 1983. And I can’t tell you how many we’ve had,” says Fiona.

The Alfa Romeo Owners’ Club is hosting its annual Taupo Driver Experience Day tomorrow, which is why Bay Driver went a-knocking.

Fiona says the event offers people – especially youngsters – a rare chance to learn how to navigate a track in their own vehicles.

“There’s not many opportunities these days for young people to have an experience going out on a race track.

“Also in our club we have some experienced drivers, so many of them go out with an inexperienced driver in their car on club day morning.

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“Then they swap. The novice drives and the trainer can coach them from the passenger’s seat – so they get to know how to brake, how fast to go and what gears they should use,” says Fiona.

“It’s good because you’re going out there in your own car – and you know your own car – it’s just matter of learning how to use it properly and in a safe environment.

“And it gives them more confidence in their driving.”

Fiona expects about 50 cars tomorrow – there will be Alfas but also BMWs, Lotus, Jaguars invited via other clubs.

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URBAN RIDGE

The ultimate downsize doesn’t compromise As a family business, The Thorne Group has multi-generational living covered.

From empty-nesters to young families, the Mount Maunganui-based business has experienced the design and build process firsthand both for themselves and their clients.

Lisa Buck of The Thorne Group says together the family business has found that what’s needed at each life stage creates and impacts on the design. “So we work with our clients to futureproof for each life stage to ensure they get the best out of their living space.”

Making the most of space.

The Speth family love their feature entrance that divides their home in two.

Covered outdoor area allows for all year round entertaining.

different ‘zones’ to allow each other to have their open space; whether it be to read in the sun, for entertaining or just watching TV.” “Even if you’re having guests stay, you need to make allowances for all of this within a smaller footprint, still ensuring you achieve your ultimate objective of having a low maintenance home.”

Small but smart

If there’s one aspect to their job which unites them all at The Thorne Group, it’s their love of design.

Jon McAlpine from Thorne Group Architecture is an expert at creating flexible design elements in smaller homes.

He’s learned a thing or two in his career – and if it works with the site, he’ll often integrate his knowledge within Urban Ridge homes.

Factoring in the features

It’s all about zones

Urban Ridge is a subdivision in Tauranga that offers high quality house and land packages.

At urban Ridge, having smaller but functional spaces becomes useful. “We find clients want as low maintenance as possible,” says Lisa.

“Even if it is just a couple having

Indoor outdoor flow.

Other features Jon will often integrate within an Urban Ridge home, if the site allows for it, include a separate study, covered outdoor area, feature entrance, window seat and feature ceilings.

The Thorne Group has found study nooks to be a better option.

Electronic devices are so portable, a separate room isn’t necessary. It’s great to put the children there with

homework, keeps you connected to warmth and the action of the house – and best of all, saves on floor area and therefore costs, freeing up budget for other areas.

Having a covered outdoor area isn’t just about providing shade on a summery day. With detailed planning and clever design taking into account privacy, views, prevailing winds and sun angles – a covered outdoor area can be functional even on the coldest winter’s day.

Having a smaller home doesn’t necessarily preclude having an entrance that has a ‘wow’ factor to it.

In Urban Ridge homes the kitchen, living, and dining is on one side of the home – bedrooms, bathrooms and garage are on the other – divided by a planted feature atrium that looks phenomenal at night with lights in the planting.

Why we love our new smaller home Liz and Allan Dentith have lived at Urban Ridge for almost two years and they say it’s been the best decision they’ve made.

“We are very happy in our home, which is of a high standard built by Thorne Group.”

The couple live in a large two-bedroom home, with features including a study nook and a covered outdoor area.

“It’s wonderful. So we can sit out there and have a barbecue all-year-round,” says Liz. “And we’ve got a stainless steel water feature here that lights up at night so it looks quite spectacular from the lounge.”

‘Perfect place to be’

Liz and Allan love the close proximity that Urban Ridge is to all amenities including a local café, wonderful boardwalks, parks, Tauranga Harbour and shopping at Bethlehem…of course!

Urban Ridge is also close to central Tauranga and Mount Maunganui, with commercial facilities not far away.

“It’s so close to everything,” says Liz. “We just think it’s the perfect place to be.

We just love it here.” The neighbourhood is made up of active retirees and families and “has a very friendly atmosphere”.

Liz says Urban Ridge is a well thought -out subdivision.

“We are proud to be owners of a Thorne Group home and part of this vibrant community.

“We love the houses with manicured gardens, the facades hiding a multitude of artistry and architectural design, each different in their own way. “They are the pride and joy of their owners,” says Liz.

‘A smooth process’

Michael Speth and Cynthia Qiu moved to Tauranga in November 2013 looking for somewhere to build a new home for their family-of-four, including twin boys.

They were determined to find a quality builder to design and build their first home.

Cynthia says they came across The Thorne Group after viewing one of the company’s showhomes that “they really liked”.

The Thorne Group was soon enlisted

Liz and Allan Dentith enjoying the outdoors.

for the job. Their three-bedroom home was completed almost two years ago and the family moved in at the end of September, 2014.

“We really thought they were a good builder to work with,” says Cynthia.

“We were really happy with how they worked with us.

“Throughout the building process they never said ‘no’ to anything we requested.

It was a very smooth process.”

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RIDGE PLAZA

Ridge Plaza, Corner Millers Rd & Jude Pl, Bethlehem, Tauranga

A boutique, destination café When you’re in need of a good coffee and a bite to eat in a hurry, a café is a logical place to quench the thirst and satisfy the taste buds. A café is also a place to share quality time with people important to you, or spend time for yourself.

The Burnt Fig Café at Urban Ridge, Brookfield, offers all of these café qualities and more.

Owner Shelley Archibald says while good food is made on-site, great coffee, clever décor and level of cleanliness are things to consider – how you are looked after and the quality of the overall experience in a café is key.

“The Burnt Fig Café allows somewhere for people to relax and feel at home. We provide a place for people to build relationships.

“We would like to think you would look at us as your café of choice. Because caring about you is who we are and what we do.”

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Shelley Archibald, Julia Willis and David Archibald, some of the Burnt Fig Cafe team.

Total rehabilitation for the body When you think of a physiotherapy clinic, your first thought might be that’s where you go to fix injuries or existing problems.

Total Rehab Physiotherapy is great at sorting out those niggly aches and pains, but they also believe in looking after yourself to feel your best all of the time – and not only when things start to hurt. And that’s where the ‘total’ part of their name comes in.

The Bethlehem clinic, which has been around for years, has since evolved to include an additional site in Brookfield.

The new premises has a studio gym, used for private use and fitness classes, a pilates and yoga studio, as well as individualised private treatment rooms.

“Our experienced team is able to address all of your health and fitness needs, including some specialist

services not available elsewhere,” says company owner Cath McFadyen.

Now that winter is passing, pop into one of the clinics to see how you can get ready for the summer season or get back on your feet.

Cath McFadyen teaches a pilates class.

A creative treasure in Brookfield Whether you do scrapbooking, card making, altered arts, or any papercraft in between, Craftables is bound to have some treasure for you.

On Saturday, September 3, from 10am-3pm, Craftables will be opening their doors to any and all crafters to hunt around for new items to inspire.

“Our customers are really happy that we have a dedicated craft store in Tauranga where people come to learn and meet others,” says store A sample of what is manager Paula Saunders. available in-store and Paula is well-versed in all at classes. things paper and has been a

“professional crafter and mess-maker” for more than a decade.

She teaches card-making classes three mornings a week to people of any skill level, and is always available to help you choose the best product for your project.

So look at your scissors, glue, washi tape, pretty papers, and photos and head to Craftables for their market day to stock up on what’s missing from your stash.

There will also be a free make-and-take available on the day.

For more information, search ‘Craftables’ on Facebook.

Superette service with a big smile Whether you’re after the latest magazine or newspaper, a refreshing ice cream, or pantry staples, Brookfield Superette can help.

Baldish Kaur and Navneet Kaur from Brookfield Superette serve customers with a smile and Baldish says she loves getting to know the locals.

“Everyone is friendly and nice around us.

“We feel like we are making a large family with our regular customers.”

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of the Brookfield residential area, Brookfield Superette is perfect for the last-minute staples such as bread, milk, or a latenight snack.

With long opening hours, Brookfield Superette serves customers from 7am-8pm Monday to Friday and 7am-7.30pm in winter, and 6.30am-9pm Monday to Friday and 7am-8pm Saturday and Sunday in summer.

No matter what you’re after, head to Brookfield Superette for a large range of products and friendly service.

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What lurks beneath the deep blue sea About 15 years ago a group of mates and myself got very keen on the idea of drift diving.

This is where you dive in an area that has a lot of current and you basically do the superman thing, but under the water. It’s a heck of a lot of fun. Now this was all before those unfortunate people lost their lives in the Marlborough Sounds a few years back, when they got caught in the very fierce currents that inhabit that area and ended up well past 50 metres, which for recreational divers means very bad news if you don’t have extra air for decompressing.

So off we trekked around the Mount to the little beach that looks out on the entrance, the one where

you can just about touch the cruise ships as they go about their business of entertaining the blue rinse crowd.

Of course when trekking for a drift dive you have to carry everything in and then dive with it back unless you have someone that will carry your running shoes etc back to the car.

We didn’t. Hiking around the Mount in full dive gear may not be one of the silliest things I have done, but it was probably the hottest.

Pro tip here for anyone else wanting to follow in our footsteps. Put your wetsuit on after arriving at the beach.

This may seem obvious, but when you are carrying all your dive gear it seemed like a good idea to at least wear as much as possible. Bloody things should be called sweat suits.

Another good idea is to dive on an incoming tide, at least we got that

one right. It’s a long way to Chile.

Entering the water, our plan was to stick together and stay close to the bottom, which as it comes around into Pilot Bay goes from 30 metres just off the beach up to a shallow 10 metres past Tangaroa. A safe dive in anyone’s book. And we were looking forward very much to seeing reef covered rocks and sand that we could zoom past, bearing in mind that unlike Superman we were just ordinary men, and one woman. And would likely shatter upon impact, hence while my superman pose did consist of fists of steel out in front; it was more to ward off splatter-like

contact with the bottom than to aid in any aerodynamics, or in fact hydrodynamics. I even practised it on the beach, true story.

Heading into the cool waters after sweating like a haemophiliac flea hunting a Saint Bernard was bliss.

Exactly as much bliss as getting into a hot, hot spa pool on a cold, cold night, only exactly different. The current at the entrance can head past five knots when it gets up and going, and it was. The idea of flying like Superman under the water worked only too well and we were soon flying over sandy slopes and gullies filled with wonderful piles of rotting sea lettuce. And…wait, was that a coil of large wire rope, and a tyre, and more coils of wire and a car…surely not!

But, yes, unfortunately it was.

Okay, I think the car may have been

Water safety Prep your boat, check your gear, and know the rules.

This is the message the Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Harbourmaster Team will be promoting under the Safer Boating umbrella at the Marine Market Day. Held at Sulphur Point Marina on Sunday, September 18, from 9am, the harbourmaster team is the team that will be kept on their toes all summer promoting safe boating behaviour.

Tauranga Marine Industry Association chairman Jim McManaway says this will be a first for the region with large numbers of both private and commercial operators present.

“You name it, if it relates to being on, in or near the water this summer it will probably be there.”

The Marine Market Day is a community event that coincides with the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club’s opening day.

For more information on the event, visit: www.boprc.govt.nz/marinemarket

a large car-shaped rock, but there was so much rubbish and hazardous waste on the bottom that even Superman would have struggles to take it all in.

I know I came up at the end in Pilot Bay disgusted with my fellow humans at what has been thrown into our beautiful harbour.

Which brings me to my point!

On Sunday, October 2, the Bay’s best newspaper, that would be this one, and the Mount Underwater Club, and Tauranga Dive – thanks for the plug Brian – are organising a massive clean-up of the harbour.

We will need all sorts of volunteers, especially divers, to haul, tow, pull, or just plain muscle the rubbish off the bottom and into skip bins and have a jolly old fashioned clean-up. Please keep the date free and watch for more contact details coming up soon!

The place for all of your marine needs Whether you enjoy time in the water or cruising just above it, Sportcraft Marine can help you find the perfect boat.

Their team specialise in selling and servicing boats and outboard motors, and has a large range of lifejackets marine accessories and electronics.

“We are the Sportcraft Marine in agent for Fi-glass Mount Maunganui. fiberglass boats, and Scorpion and Bluefin aluminium boats,” says Sportcraft Marine’s Jamie Black.

Sportcraft Marine is the only dealer in New Zealand to ever receive the prestigious Stephen Mills service excellence award trophy from Mercury Marine, says Jamie.

“This is the highest service award given out by Mercury in Australasia.”

The team at Sportcraft consists of 11 staff and all their technicians are experts in their field and are constantly doing knowledge update courses.

Sportcraft Marine is open seven days with weekend hours between Saturday 9am-3 pm and Sunday 10am-3pm and can be found at 119 Hewletts Rd, Mount Maunganui.

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Winners are grinners Signature Homes Bay of Plenty has taken top honours again.

The Signature Homes annual conference in Fiji proved to be very successful for Signature Homes BOP, with the local home building company again taking out some fantastic achievements this year.

The company was awarded Best Systems and Processes, Best Client Experience, Sales Manager of the Year, Best Leader of the Year and Best Local Marketing.

The company also won overall, winning the Supreme Award for National Franchise Partner of the Year 2016 again for the sixth year.

Signature Homes Bay of Plenty owners Craig and Debbie Williams congratulate their professional team on the awards.

“These awards are a testament to the systems and processes that the company follows and our commitment to continuous improvement in all areas.

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“The building industry is still very busy with Bay of Plenty and Tauranga area being a very favourable destination to live.”

The company currently has house and land packages available at Coast Papamoa, Palm Springs, The Summit Lakes and St Thomas Estate.

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Bay building consent boom continues The Bay of Plenty is among 12 of New Zealand’s 16 regions recording rises in building consents as the national tally reaches its highest in more than a decade.

In June the BOP received an additional 101 building consents than in same month in 2015, taking its total to 246.

Auckland led the increase, with an extra 217 consents, taking its June 2016 total to 921. Wellington issued 213 extra consents, including 159 retirement village units, totalling 275. And Waikato issued an extra 128 consents for a total 335 in June.

Meanwhile, New Zealand residential building consents reached their highest annual total in more than a decade, driven by activity in Auckland and surrounding regions.

Seasonally adjusted consents increased 16 per cent to 29,097 in the year through June, which is the highest total for a June year since 2004 and the highest annual total since the April 2005 year, according to Statistics New Zealand.

For the month of June, new home consents rose 16 per cent from May and 35 per cent from June 2015, says the Statistics NZ.

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Building in the Bay with real peace of mind Building or renovating is a big deal. Every build takes time, money and passion – so being able to put full trust in your builder makes all the difference.

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Western Bay of Plenty Certified Builders president Paul James says building with an approved member of New Zealand Certified Builders Association ensures you’re in good hands.

NZCB is a membership organisation set up by a group of Kiwi trade qualified builders in 1998 looking to protect homeowners from unqualified builders and unethical practices.

“With about 2500 approved builders on the books, we’re confident we’ve changed the face of the building industry.

“All of our builders must meet strict criteria to ensure their practical expertise is second to none,” says Paul.

To keep their skills and knowledge up-to-date, NZCB members undergo regular training in the latest building techniques, ensuring they’re up to speed with industry developments and regulatory requirements.

“One of the world’s largest insurance underwriters, Lloyd’s of London, is so confident in their workmanship they’re prepared to back the association’s

Halo 10-year Residential Building Guarantee,” says Paul.

“Not only is this proof of high standards and stability, it gives homeowners financial peace of mind throughout the building project.”

Visit the NZCB website: www.nzcb.nz and choose from one of the 98 approved NZCB builders living locally in the Bay.

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Residential intensification in Tauranga’s existing urban area With Tauranga’s urban growth rating the second fastest in New Zealand, behind Auckland, the city council is looking at providing development capacity in both greenfield and brownfield sites.

Tauranga’s strong growth makes it important to plan for more development capacity well in advance.

Tauranga City Council’s city planning and growth manager Michael Tucker says in terms of development capacity in greenfield sites “we have about 10 years’ worth of future development opportunities”.

“But planning takes time, and given Tauranga’s strong growth it is important to plan for more development capacity well in advance.”

One example of increasing Tauranga’s development capacity is Te Tumu in Papamoa East.

This is a future urban growth area, set for planned development post-2021.

TCC’s Strategy and Policy Committee reviewed the high level outcomes of the recent Te Tumu Strategic Planning Study on July 29, and approved the recommendation to formally commence structure planning and rezoning of Te Tumu in this financial year June 2016-June 2017.

The Strategic Planning Study considered a range of matters including mapping planning constraints, assessing infrastructure capacity and potential future required networks, engaging with landowners and Tangata Whenua and testing financial viability.

The analysis identified there is about 46 per cent of the entire land area that would be viable for development and free of planning constraints.

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There is opportunity to increase this area through flood and tsunami risk assessment and potential mitigation of both natural hazards.

The study found Te Tumu, at a ‘worst case’ scenario of 15 dwellings per hectare, could accommodate 3930 dwellings with a likely population of 8646.

However, through additional market density analysis, the potential number of dwellings is 7705 with a likely population of 14,878.

“The standalone-type of housing as would be delivered in Te Tumu and similar developments around the city, is not the only response to our urban growth demands,” says Michael.

“As Tauranga grows and changes, there are a greater proportion of people demanding a mix of housing types, but notably less standalone dwellings on large sections.”

Studies on housing preferences show people are willing to ‘trade off ’ larger houses and sections for more compact forms of housing closer to facilities, schools, employment, shopping and entertainment – a ‘compact city’. Therefore, the Strategy and Policy Committee’s decision also agreed to commence a project to achieve residential intensification in Tauranga’s existing urban area.

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The team at Dominator Garage Doors.

Dominating the garage door market Whether your garage is for your car or your drum kit, a sturdy reliable garage door is a must.

Dominator Garage Doors Tauranga is here to help.

Directors Dale and Karina Wakefield have owned Dominator Garage Doors Tauranga for 11 years and are proud to say they are recent award-winners.

“We were the winners of Dominator Dealer of the Year Large Business 2015/2016 and Dominator NZ Supreme Dealer of the Year 2015/2016 at National Conference held in Rotorua this month,” says Karina.

“We’ve enjoyed significant

business growth in the last 18 months, reflecting the current market conditions in Tauranga and the greater Western Bay of Plenty.”

Whether you are after a sectional door, roller door, an insulated door, a tilt door, or even a custom-made door, Dominator Garage Doors Tauranga can help.

They also have a wide range of automatic opener solutions to suit everyone’s requirements.

They even have numerous colour options, so you can match your garage door to the exterior of your house.

“We’ve had tremendous support from our regular customers and members of the public who recognise the quality

of the Dominator brand, which is synonymous with reliability and security,” says Karina.

And with free quotes, 24/7 customer assistance, and experienced and knowledgeable staff it’s not hard to see why they have loyal customers.

“We would like to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our staff, their loyalty to the Dominator brand and their outstanding customer service,” says Karina. Dominator Garage Doors Tauranga also provides repairs and servicing to all makes and models of garage doors and automatic openers including commercial and industrial.

For more information, visit: www.dominatortauranga.co.nz

Promoting harmony in the neighbourhood When building or buying a home, something to consider could be who’s living next door. It’s the stuff off reality TV programmes. Neighbourhood disputes.

We’ve all had one. Mine was on the 20th floor of an Auckland apartment building.

The neighbours cranked up their sound system and the drum and base burst through the wall like an outof-control Kenworth.

The light fittings shook. Literally. A standoff was broken only when building security kicked open their door and seized the offending electronics. Then began

a campaign of urban terrorism, it was payback time.

They blew cigarette smoke under my door. They slammed doors. They held the lift until I almost got there. They pointed and snickered.

Life was made devilishly unpleasant. I was made to feel like the fat kid in the playground.

The point of all this is that there are some social niceties we can all observe to embrace our neighbours and to avoid disputes. It’s about awareness and understanding. Talk to your neighbours – awareness goes a long way towards understanding.

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Acorn’s record distribution to community The Acorn Foundation has just announced distributions totalling $776,000 across the Western Bay of Plenty community – an increase of $200,000 compared to last year.

“It’s fantastic that we are able to raise the level of support we are giving to the community,” says Acorn general manager Nicky Wilkins.

“Not only have we supported more organisations, but the average grant size has increased 30 per cent on last year.

“This is all thanks to the amazing generosity of our donors.”

Nicky says about half of the funds distributed have been specified by the donors, including $50,000 to Waipuna Hospice, $43,000 to the Salvation Army, and $30,000 to St John Ambulance.

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“This money is highly valuable to each organisation, as they can budget for it each year, and are able to spend it where it’s most needed.

“We are thrilled to be the recipient of funds designated to us through the Acorn Foundation,” says Waipuna Hospice CEO Richard Thurlow.

“These funds allow us to provide more staff hours to provide care for our loved ones reaching the end of their lives, their family and whanau.”

The Acorn Foundation also supports the high achievers in the community, through awards in the arts, sport and literature, and also scholarships for school-leavers going on to tertiary study.

“We connect people who care with causes that matter, and it’s such a privilege to know that together we are really making a difference,” says Nicky.

Record number of funds raised for assistance dogs New Zealanders have dug deep and helped the Assistance Dogs New Zealand Trust raise a new record total of $45,000 during their annual appeal week.

That’s $13,000 more than the charitable trust collected in 2015, and needless to say funding development manager Wendy Isaacs is thrilled with the result.

“Thank you so much to everyone who visited one of our ADNZ stands

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during Appeal Week.

“Every single cent donated by members of the public will go into helping our ADNZ pup programmes – from breeding and kenneling, to training, development and placement – and in turn help support more Kiwi individuals and families living with disabilities.”

ADNZ provides individually trained dogs to

clients with a disability.

Assistance dogs are trained to promote independent living, mobility, safety and companionship, and are specifically trained for the individual client’s needs – as diverse as autism, diabetes or cerebral palsy.

The organisation evaluates each applicant and provides assessment, training and follow-up accordingly.

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Five people will seek to become the Western Bay of Plenty’s new Mayor this October.

Nominations for candidates in this year’s Council elections have closed. Five mayoral hopefuls will vie for the top spot, while 20 candidates have been nominated for the 11 Council seats.

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Twenty-four people have put their names down for a spot on the five Community Boards – meaning there will be no need for a by-election this year. In the Omokoroa and Maketu community boards the number of candidates matched the number of seats available – meaning all four candidates for each will automatically get in.

CYCLEWAY’S WHEELS IN MOTION This month we officially started work on the Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycle Trail.

The $7.7 million, 19km cycleway - which includes a bridge over the Wairoa River - will link Omokoroa with Tauranga’s existing urban cycleway network.

“This new cycleway will play a vital part in a planned cycle network that will offer more cycling and walking connections between Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty, providing people with a range of transport options,” says Transport Minister Simon Bridges.

The Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycle Trail is expected to be completed by June 2018.

For more information on cycleways in the District visit www.westernbay.govt.nz/cycleways

CAMPING SPOT SECURED IN WAIHI BEACH Council has agreed to lease a piece of land on Emerton Road, next to the Waihi Beach airstrip, for members of the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association to use for overnight camping.

FROM RAGS TO RICHES – ALFIE TAKES THE WIN Our Western Bay ‘spokesdog’ Alfie has another new title. The popular Jack Russell terrier with an addiction to brooms has been named New Zealand’s Top Office Dog for 2016.

Alfie beat 63 other canines to win the national competition. He’s become a popular face in the District, having fronted our Dog Control Policy review, led mass dog walks and held a look-a-like competition. His tale of rags to riches has won the hearts of many.

Alfie was just a puppy when he came to Council late last year.

Alfie had a fractured hind leg and was in a lot of pain, but was so fun and affectionate despite his injury that he quickly stole the hearts of our staff. A staff collection of about $500 was made to pay for Alfie’s vet bills and our animal trainer Betty Hall adopted him.

The site will not be available for general freedom campers and hire vans.

Association Vice President Ross Hamilton says the lease agreement is one way the Association can work with Council to take the pressure off areas such as Anzac Bay. “We work with councils on many initiatives such as tree planting, spring cleans and dump stations. We

put a lot back into the communities we visit – and we promote the towns we use,’’ said Ross.

NZMCA members will take over the full responsibility of turning the 5000 square metre Emerton Road site into an attractively landscaped and fenced camping area, at zero cost to Council, NZMCA will also pay rent annually.

Waihi Beach Community Board Chair Allan Sole is delighted with the arrangement.

It’s estimated motorhome visitors spend an average of $80 daily, so it’s a positive for the local retailers, he says.

COASTAL EROSION DECISIONS POSTPONED Decisions surrounding what to do about rising sea levels and coastal erosion in the Western Bay will be tackled in 2017.

Council has approved the Draft Inner Harbour and Coastal Erosion Management Policy for public consultation, but delayed any consultation until after the local body election period and swearing in of the new Council.

Senior Policy Analyst Marc Fauvel says councils across the country and central Government are grappling with how best to deal with coastal and harbour erosion, coupled with a predicted one-metre sea rise in the future.

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Daffodil Day Bunching bundles of beautiful bright blooms Watch out Tauranga, because volunteers will be armed with hundreds of dinky daffodil pins today – and they’ll be encouraging you to buy them.

But it’s okay, it’s all for a very good cause. Daffodil Day on August 26 signifies the end of a month-long awareness campaign, which ran through the month of August and will finish with a flourish of daffodils proudly pinned to the shirts of Bay residents supportive of the Cancer Society.

And 20 members of the Harbour City Lions Club volunteered their time earlier this week to trim, bunch, fluff, pick, sort, and beautifully bundle more than 1600 clusters of the blossoms.

Though it looked more like a labour of love, with the volunteers surrounded by hundreds and hundreds of the bright blooms.

With the donation of 1601 bundles of daffodils, the Tauranga business community has contributed more than $55,000 to the Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Day appeal.

Volunteers have been on the streets since Tuesday delivering the daffodils

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all around the region with the help of from the Bay of Plenty Vintage Car Club, Tauranga Mount Taxis, ANZ Regional Office, the Countdown Managers Group, and Katikati and Te Puke volunteer support groups.

“The success of Daffodil Day, including the pre-sell campaign, depends very much on the work of hundreds of volunteers across the region.

“Without them, Daffodil Day simply couldn’t happen,” says Waikato/ Bay of Plenty Cancer

Society’s fundraising manager Catriona Findlay.

“In addition, the Cancer Society receives tremendous support from schools and community fundraisers every year.

“Every donation received from the appeal will stay in the region and continue to help people affected by cancer in our local communities.”

The Cancer Society receives no direct government funding so relies on donations and fundraising to operate.

Proceeds from Daffodil Day go towards funding vital cancer research, providing information, supportive care services and programmes for people with cancer, and health promotion programmes and information to reduce the risk of cancer through living a smoke free, sun smart, healthy lifestyle.

To donate, text HOPE to 469 to donate $3, visit any ANZ branch, or donate online at: www.daffodilday.co.nz Or buy a daffodil pin today for yourself and a few friends and brighten someone’s day.

Bunches of daffodils surround Di Forrest, Patricia Bourne, Jean Dunn, Jane King, Joana Forrester, Janice Miller and Patsy Aldridge. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

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Daffodil Day

Combating cancer from the skies Jenna Barrowcliffe jumped from a plane. And as she descended towards earth again, she thought of her mum.

See, Jenna’s mum Karen Ings loved to skydive. “She used to do solo skydives back in her younger days. I wouldn’t have a clue [how

many skydives she did] but she did a fair few.” After raising about $800 for Jenna’s skydive Jump for Cancer, a new part of Daffodil for Jump for Day month, Jenna was able to follow in Cancer. her mum’s flying footsteps and take the dive herself.

After losing her grandfather Arthur Ings, her aunty Katrina, and then her mother 18 months later, it’s fair to say Daffodil Day is important to Jenna.

So when Jump for Cancer started up this year by the Waikato and Bay of Plenty Cancer Society as part of Daffodil Day the Tauranga resident could never say ‘no’.

She fundraised on Facebook and raised about $800 to go towards cancer research, and from that earned Jenna Barrowcliffe with her herself a skydive. mum Karen Ings.

So Jenna jumped out of a plane on but all you can do is give them comfort in August 7 – her first skydive ever. words,” says Jenna.

And Jenna knows her mum would have And Jenna is very proactive in protecting been proud of her, braving up and doing the herself and her family from the Big C. jump. “I could almost feel her there doing it She gets tested annually for stomach and with me.” breast cancer as she suspects they run in the Who would have thought jumping out of family, and she actively teachers her three a plane would make you feel close to your mother? But it’s the unusual things that make children about sun safety and why mummy gets checked. us feel close to lost loved ones.

“We haven’t had the actual test done, as “Watching someone you love fight with you need a family member alive with cancer everything they have is heart-breaking. to be tested, but we have to take it that we “Watching them take their final breath have the gene. as you watch helplessly is gut-wrenching, “My oldest [Jensen, five] knows that wishing there was something you could do

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mummy just goes and get checked so she can be nice and healthy.

I definitely don’t try to scare them too much but we’re all sun smart, wearing rash shirts and sun hats and sunscreen.”

“Every dollar helps, we all know someone out there that has been affected one way or another by cancer.”

And maybe the skydiving bug has bitten Jenna too, just like it bit her mum. Jenna says she’s game to do it again.

“I’m really hoping to do it next year if they run another one.”

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Mobility Action Teams giving patients a new lease of life Avid walker Denis Coogan feared he would never walk up Papamoa Hills again after being diagnosed with arthritis. But a pilot health programme has given him a new lease on life.

The Mobility Action Team programme was recently launched nationwide with seven different programmes run concurrently. Denis is one of a group of people referred for the Bay of Plenty version, created and implemented by Body in Motion Physio and Rehab.

Physiotherapists Kate Gillingham and Jacob MacLean, and nutritionist Anna Rolleston, are taking individuals with early-stage arthritis of the hip, knee or low back through a programme of education, exercise and nutrition advice.

“I used to do a lot of walking but developed arthritis in my knee a few months ago and that put a stop to that,” says

65-year-old Denis from Papamoa. “It was pretty depressing, I thought my life was going to be rubbish from then on but I started these classes in early-June and the difference has been amazing.

“I reckon I’ll be walking up Papamoa Hills again soon.”

The pilot programme, funded by the Ministry of Health, is monitored during a 12-month period with each individual being offered twice-weekly exercise sessions, one land-based and one water-based during a 12-week period.

Extensive education on understanding the arthritic process, pacing for return to function, management of pain and fatigue associated with arthritis, and specific nutritional advice to support the body through the stages of arthritis is also given.

Denis’ wife Sue Coogan, 64, had issues with both knees and was struggling to get in and out of chairs and cars, but reports a huge improvement in her mobility and quality of life.

Margaret Lynch, from Papamoa, is another group member

Body In Motion’s Mobility Action Programme participants Denis Coogan, Kay Aldridge, Margaret Lynch, Philippa Fox, Jordon Dessen, physiotherapist Kate Gillingham, and Sue Coogan. who is glad to be involved. “I’m on the waiting list for a hip replacement so this is helping with my balance and core strength,” says Margaret.

“I’m finding it really beneficial and it’s a great group of people.”

Kate says many people diagnosed with musculoskeletal conditions like arthritis feel they will simply decline but making some simple lifestyle changes could enable everybody to enjoy a functional productive and healthy life.

“The programme is about keeping people healthy, independent and active and giving them the tools to achieve this once the programme is completed, says Kate.

“It is aimed at 40-70-year-olds in our community faced with a diagnosis of arthritis and is a free programme for Community Service Card Holders.

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The Bay of Plenty District Health Board is welcoming a call by ACC that will see the Government agency invest $30.5 million to prevent falls and injuries for older New Zealanders.

The investment will be spent during four years to support new and existing initiatives aimed at preventing falls and resulting injuries, according to ACC Minister Nikki Kaye and Minister for Seniors Maggie Barry.

“ACC’s investment will boost work being done by local health organisations and community partners to provide better services for those at risk of falls and those who’ve been injured in a fall,” says Nikki.

“This is one of the most significant investments ACC has made as it continues to ramp up its injury prevention work.”

Nikki says a fall doesn’t just deliver a physical blow, it can also be emotionally devastating, robbing people of their confidence and independence.

“Many of us will know someone who’s had a fall and witnessed the devastating impact it’s had on them.

“This is about providing more support for mums, dads, grandmas and grandads, to help them have the best quality of life.”

Bay of Plenty District Health Board consultant physician for older people Dr Elizabeth Spellacy says the funding boost is timely.

“This news is particularly welcome for the BOPDHB population, which includes one of the highest proportions of people aged 65-plus, due to the age profile of the Western Bay.” Elizabeth says older people are prone to falls and should concentrate on ‘safe mobility’ rather than just ‘being wrapped in cotton wool’ as timidity and fear of falling can lead to a vicious circle of increased risk.

“Both inside and outside the house, good design and removal of hazards are effective preventions.”

Elizabeth says the local community will benefit from improved access to nearly all ACC’s aims for this new funding, as current access is limited or unavailable.

“It is key that the additional support is targeted at those most at risk of fractures, due to falls and fragile bones, and not diffused too widely in general community programmes.

“Our community disability support agency, Support Net (Kupenga Hao Ite Ora), is well placed to help identify some of those at risk.”

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Mobility service moving forward If you’re looking for a new mobility scooter or powerchair — but also want excellent servicing and aftercare — Life Unlimited Store’s new business relationship with Mobility Equipment and Services is certain to put a smile on your face.

Life Unlimited has purchased the retail division of Tauranga-based business, MES, allowing the store to focus on providing a wide range of products for sale or hire. It also allows MES to focus on providing quality repairs and servicing.

Life Unlimited general manager of enterprise William Hughes says the new business relationship is an exciting development that will provide a ‘wrap-around service’ to customers.

“With 24 per cent of New Zealanders identifying as having a disability, we know there’s a real need for quality mobility products and expert advice.

“This development will give us

the opportunity to offer even more to our customers, including the exciting NEO brand of scooters.”

As part of the agreement, MES will take over all mobility equipment servicing and repairs for Life Unlimited store in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato.

“MES has vast equipment knowledge gained from more than 16 years in business,” says Phillida Perry of Mobility Equipment and Services.

“We are excited to extend our technical expertise and professional support to Life Unlimited customers.”

Customers purchasing mobility equipment from Life Unlimited Store should feel assured that the servicing and ongoing maintenance from MES will be high quality and easy to access.

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Free driving lessons for senior motorists Advances in health care and technology mean Kiwis are living and driving for longer.

But how do we ensure the driving we’re doing in our golden years is up to speed?

The Automobile Association is rolling out a solution. From the start of this month AA is offering one free practical driving session every two years to its members aged 80-plus.

It’s called AA Senior Drivers and it’s specifically designed to help senior drivers stay confident and safe behind the wheel.

AA Driving School general manager Roger Venn says as a car-loving nation, our need for our vehicles doesn’t just end when we retire.

“Whether you’re 18, 45 or 80 – the truth is we all want to retain the mobility, freedom and independence that driving gives us,” says Roger. “We know when seniors stop driving it has a massive impact on their lives. They feel isolated from friends and family, experience a sense of loss of control and struggle to run their everyday errands and tasks.”

For many senior drivers new road infrastructure or traffic hotspots can be intimidating and often shake confidence in their own abilities.

“Things have changed dramatically on the roads to compensate for more traffic and different forms of transport, which we know from our research tends to intimidate some senior drivers.

“Giving them a chance to navigate these changes with

an instructor and in their own car helps to confirm their awareness of their own skills and build their confidence, which also makes them safer on the road.

“For others it’s a matter of raising awareness of basic changes in your car – like adjusting the seat, steering wheel and seatbelt – and the positive impact that can make on your driving,” says Roger.

These are all aspects covered in the free one-hour AA Senior Drivers session. Members become eligible for the benefit again every two years to help senior drivers refresh their skills. The AA believes it will help seniors safely extend the life of their driver licences.

AA Members can book their free Senior Drivers session online at: www.aa.co.nz Or by calling 0800 223 748. Members must be aged 80-plus, must hold a valid driver licence and have access to a car and an email address. For more information, visit: www.aa.co.nz/senior-driver

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History in a retirement home Malyon House was opened as a 12-bed resthome in 1986 by Edna Leet, who named it after her grandmother Sara Malyon – the first midwife in the Bay of Plenty. Cecily and David Munro bought it 10 years later.

Monette Burns, a good friend of Cecily’s from Whakatane, agreed to make the move to the Mount to take on the challenge of managing the resthome together. By 2007 Malyon House had expanded to 18 beds, with demand for more.

That year Malyon House moved to Heath St and grew into a 27-bed facility. During several challenging years Monette’s staff worked around builders and contractors, and in 2012 a brand new building was opened.

Now able to accommodate 57 residents as well as providing Meals on Wheels to many more in Mount Fran Humbke, David Munro, Amy Munro, Monette Burns and Maunganui and Papamoa, Cecily Munro.

Malyon House is a leader years and she has now joined staff who provide excellent care, in the local aged care industry and as facility manager. Along with every day. Monette has decided enjoys an enviable reputation in clinical manager Ricki Smith and to step back after 20 years and is the community. administration manager Paula now working part-time behind the This year, Malyon House Davidson, Malyon House’s team scenes in ongoing education and celebrates 20 years with Cecily, welcomes residents and their David, Monette and Fran Humbke training for Malyon House’s staff. families and thanks the local Cecily and David’s daughter at the helm. Senior care assistant community for 20 years Amy has been working in nursing Fran has been there from day one of fantastic support. management for a number of and continues leading a team of

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A new podcast series on Radio New Zealand’s website is giving Kiwis a unique look at exploring the universal topic of ageing.

‘A Wrinkle in Time’ has six 30-minute episodes, which are being released weekly on rnz.co.nz covering six topics that will at some point be of interest to us all.

‘More Time’ explores how we’re all living longer than ever before and there’s never been so much pressure to spend these – hopefully lengthy – lives looking and feeling young. It asks how this affects our 21st Century experience of ageing?

‘Ageing Bodies’ asks how do we want to age?

And how much control will we have over the process?

‘Mind Matters’ looks at how our brains change as we get older, with the help of a neuroscientist, a centenarian, and

a Poet Laureate. ‘Intergenerational Conversations’ is an honest look at ageism, pension costs, and intergenerational tension.

‘Who Cares?’ asks who will take care of us when we can’t take care of ourselves? And how much choice will we have in the matter, once the time comes?

It also explores a radical new model for care homes, and a former resthome worker tells her story.

And the last episode ‘The End Death’ is the natural culmination of the ageing process, but it can seem like an abstract idea, until it affects us directly, with former CTU president Helen Kelly talking about her own terminal diagnosis, and US news anchor Tom Brocaw and his daughter have advice about how to get difficult endof-life

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Noelle spoke with more than 100 people from several different countries, aged four to 101, and the conversations were bittersweet, honest and emotional.

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Heady world of competitive Scrabble Barack Obama plays it, so does Mel Gibson, the Queen dabbles – and Shirley Morrison is a committed and fiercely competitive player of 40 years.

scramble tournament at the Bridge Club on Ngatai Rd. They’re expecting about 70 Scrabble players from all over New Zealand – some who’ve played in international tournaments and won, and juniors who’ve also played in the worlds.

Like Howard Warner from Wellington – he often She was at the weekly Tauranga Scrabble Club’s comes to Tauranga and has competed very successfully weekly meet on Tuesday along with about 50 other on the international stage. local wordsmiths – some of them social players but He’s said the best Scrabble players aren’t so there’s a hardcore of 20 no-nonsense participants who much wordsmiths but left-brain maths enthusiasts, play to win. Do they practise, do they prep? typically computer programmers, accountants and “Some men put up lists on the toilet wall,” says mathematicians. A good vocabulary helps but common Shirley. “Apparently that’s where the serious guys can Scrabble words like euoi, qi and etaerio were beyond focus and have time to memorise words. They fold the obscure and understanding. paper over when they have learned a line of words.

It seems many of the good players don’t even think Words like muzjiks, za, quixotic, whizbang, quizzify, of them as words, more letter combinations to score chutzpah, epopoeia, psst and brrr – yes, psst and brrr – points. Howard has cited the example of Thai players, are legitimate and useable Scrabble words apparently. who can’t speak a sentence of English but have rote And za is slang for pizza. learned words.

They’ll definitely be trotting out gems like those That’s Shirley’s take on it too. “It’s more than words tomorrow, because it’s the club’s 40th ‘ruby’ annual and spelling – there’s logic and maths.”

The Tauranga Club meets for three hours every Tuesday morning, which suggests the demographic is mature. And at home, away from the hurly-burly of competitive club Scrabble, Shirley plays the right hand against the left hand – Shirley versus Shirley.

“Sounds silly but it gets me there.”

That’s because her husband isn’t into Scrabble. He won’t play. “I am the competitive one,” says Shirley.

And that competitive streak extends to the tennis court where she plays three or four times a week.

Another enriching Scrabble factoid – don’t be alarmed if you land a vowel-rich letter rack. Try “aa”, “ae”, “ai”, “oe”, and “oi”. There are more than 100 acceptable two-letter words that use every letter in the alphabet, save for the letter ‘v’.

Scrabble was the brainchild of American amateur artist and architect Alfred Mosher Butts during the depression in 1938.

No doubt he’ll be remembered fondly when the Tauranga Scrabble Club secretary Shirley Morrison Tauranga Scrabble Club has its annual Scrabble tournament this weekend. and life member Stan Skinner.

The chances of falling increase with age Government agency ACC has announced it will be investing $30.5 million to prevent falls and injuries for older New Zealanders during the next four years.

ACC Minister Nikki Kaye and Minister for Seniors Maggie Barry says the investment will support new and existing initiatives aimed at preventing falls and resulting injuries.

So what are the key statistics that point to this funding being so vital? Here’s a rundown. If you’re aged 65-plus, you

have a one in three chance of falling, and between 10 per cent and 20 per cent of these falls result in an injury such as a hip fracture, hospitalisation or death. For people aged 80-plus, the risk of falling increases to one in two people.

Falls are the most common and costly cause of injury in older people. And falls cause about 40 per cent of ACC claims for people aged between 65-69, and about 60 per cent of claims for those aged 85-plus.

Severity of fall-related injury increases with age – an 80-year-old has 15 times the risk of a hip fracture compared with a 65-year-old.

A hip fracture for someone aged

80-plus is associated with a 33 per cent chance of entering residential care, and a 20 per cent chance of dying within 12 months.

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Don’t boil the broccoli – bake it!

Broccoli is ample on the supermarket shelves as winter delivers bountiful quantities at good prices.

Did you know that broccoli means ‘little sprouts’ in Italian and it’s a member of the brassica family. And it’s a good vegetable to bulk up on vitamins during winter.

But you don’t have to bore yourself to death by boiling it up every night.

No way – here’s a cheeky method to

make this vegetable shine and keep you interested.

First, cut stems into medium thickness rings.

Chop up the florets a little.

Put it all into a bowl with some olive oil, sea salt, ground pepper, and diced or grated garlic. Give it a good toss and then bake on an oven tray at about 180 degrees Celsius until slightly tender. So much better than serving waterlogged and soggy. Try it!

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Who still does a Sunday roast?

During the last few weeks I’ve been talking about the changing of the seasons and how that changes the way we eat.

This has brought me, almost inevitably to the Sunday roast. As I sit here in my office on a wet and cold Sunday afternoon, writing my column, the air is filled with the aroma and warmth of a slowcooking roast gently sizzling away in the oven.

The anticipation of a cosy family gathering, insulated from the outside elements, makes it really quite hard to concentrate. I find my mind wandering to how the Sunday roast came about.

To find its roots we have to go way back to March 7, 321AD, when Emperor Constantine, a convert to Christianity, passed the first law making Sunday a day of rest.

During the years since many rules have been passed, banning all kinds of activities on Sunday. Except, of course, eating.

Historically, Sunday would have been the working family’s only day off and probably the only meat day as well. Everyone was expected to attend church in the morning and so the slap up meal was both the best meal of the week and a reward for being so virtuous.

In fact, during the Middle Ages in England the Lord of the Manor would provide a roast ox for his serfs, thus starting the tradition of the Sunday roast.

In the days before ovens in every home, the poorer families would have used the local bakery, popping their joints of meat in the big bread oven that was still cooling down from the early morning baking.

They would pick up their perfectly roasted meat on their way home from church.

Thankfully, today it’s all a bit easier and the recipe below is the family favourite. Some of you might be curious about the curry powder – don’t worry you’ll barely taste it but it will make an amazing flavourenhancing crust to the beef fat. Happy roasting.

Roast sirloin of beef on the bone Ingredients 2.5kg-3kg sirloin of beef on the bone 1 Tbsp curry powder 2 Tbsp salt Fresh ground black pepper 2 onions, roughly chopped 1 leek, roughly chopped 2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped 3 cloves of garlic, peeled 2 sticks of celery, roughly chopped

1 Tbsp plain flour 1 cup red wine (optional) 1 litre of stock or water Method Mix all of the powders together and spread on the fat layer of the sirloin. This will make it very crispy.

Put all of the chopped vegetables in a high-sided roasting dish and sprinkle with the plain flour.

Place meat on top of the vegetables and flour. Put the roasting dish on the middle shelf of a preheated oven at 240 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes per 450g plus 15 minutes extra, turning oven down to 190 degrees Celsius after first 20 minutes.

Carefully lift the meat off the now caramelised vegetables. Wrap the meat in foil and leave to one side to rest. Rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.

While the meat is resting make the sauce by placing the roasting dish with the caramelised vegetables over a high heat on the stove top. Get the dish hot again then deglaze it with red wine if using.

Let this reduce by half, then add the stock or water making sure you get all of the lovely tasty bits off the bottom. Once boiling, sieve into a saucepan and keep warm.

Top tip: If you have a meat thermometer then these temperatures will guarantee ‘doneness’.

Core temperature for rare: 50 degrees Celsius.

Core temperature for medium rare: 56 degrees Celsius Core temperature for medium: 65 degrees Celsius Core temperature for well done: 75 degrees Celsius.

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Ingredients 225g plain flour 3 eggs 225ml milk 150ml water Salt and pepper Beef dripping or duck/goose fat Method Sift flour into bowl and, making a well in centre, break eggs into it, gradually incorporating flour.

Now beat in milk, water and seasoning. Heat muffin tray, with a bit of dripping or duck fat in each muffin slot, on top of stove until smoking hot.

Add a bit of batter to each and place on top shelf of pre-heated oven at 220 degrees Celsius for 15-20 minutes. Serve with roast beef.

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Hopping great brews Having recently been awarded Lonely Planet’s Top Pick for bars in Mount Maunganui, The Hop House located at 297 Maunganui Rd has earned its reputation as a premium craft beer destination.

With 12 taps offering an ever changing selection and bottles sourced from around the world, more than 100 different beers are available to enjoy on premise or to take away via their new off-licence.

Events add to the excitement such as ‘Steak and Ale’ night, live music and the best pub quiz in town.

Beer tastings are very popular and are an excellent way to learn more about the growing craft beer phenomenon.

“We host tastings for corporate and social groups which are very well received and can be tailored to suit any budget,” says The Hop House owner David Stanway.

“Our regular Wednesday night tastings rotate between beer, wine and ‘Meet the Brewer’ evenings and have become so popular they often sell out before the event.”

This Wednesday sees Moa Brewery founder Josh Scott host a special beer tasting across six different styles while telling the story

behind the brand. From humble beginnings in a small shed, Josh has seen his Moa brand grow to become one of NZ’s largest and most awarded craft breweries now taking on the world.

Josh is NZ’s first qualified Cicerone – master of beer – and loves sharing his knowledge and passion ensuring this will be a night to remember.

Tickets cost $25 from Eventfinda or at The Hop House on the night.

David says the Hop House is the perfect venue for functions and they are taking bookings now.

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Moa Brewery founder Josh Scott.

The changing face of the kitchen I know I’m biased, but the fact is our kitchens have reflected the social and economic changes in our society throughout history.

Go back in time and the kitchen was a large space, which handled not only the finished meal but also the bakery, butchery production and the myriad of tasks related to daily life from preserving to curing.

With the birth of supermarkets

and processed food we no longer needed the large workspace and our kitchens have become small and hidden from view.

Our easy access to pre-packaged processed food meant our homes could be designed around the social areas instead of the functional ones. Sadly that also meant we lost our handed-down cooking knowledge and skills.

It’s all starting to sound depressing, but wait, things are changing. As kitchen appliances became more designed and less utilitarian we started to place the kitchen in the middle of the house as a

design feature, almost a domestic piece of art. We still weren’t bothered about the cooking but at least it was on show.

So what’s next? Well it looks like things are changing again.

With the massive growth in the farmers’ market movement and the celebrity chef phenomenon it looks like we are starting to care about our food supply again. This means the kitchen now becomes the hub of the home, where we all come together to cook, eat, socialise and even work. Happy days!

Which bring me to this week’s recipe. I want something classic but unpretentious. Coq au vin – or chicken in red wine – is one of those meals that will draw people to the hub of your home with exquisite aromas. A little trick is to immerse the chicken pieces in the red wine in a sealed plastic box in the fridge for at least 24 hours to marinate. This will intensify the flavours beautifully.

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Slashing support for education The Tauranga mother of a 17-year-old autistic boy has joined a chorus of criticism of Government plans to â&#x20AC;&#x153;slash and burnâ&#x20AC;? education funding for special needs children about the age of seven.

children with special needs like Ethan is no way to fund earlier intervention.

And if the Government strips away the funding that provides kids like Ethan with teacher aids then his education would probably be severely compromised and he would become completely more dependent on his family and the state. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ethan would struggle to cope at school without assistance. He wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be learning any more, he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be happy. And being of an age he would probably want to leave.â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;This one leaves me speechless â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a really dumb idea,â&#x20AC;? says Jennifer Pearson. Her thoughts were echoed by the Opposition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Un-inclusive, bizarre, short-sighted and stupid,â&#x20AC;? says Labourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education spokesperson Chris Hipkins.

In a Cabinet paper the Government has revealed plans to redirect special education funding at an early childhood level and potentially quash funding for those aged 18-21.

Special funding is provided through the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme, which received an injection of nearly $63 million in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to ensure the money is being spent in the most effective way possible so kids get the best chance to achieve education success,â&#x20AC;? says Education Minister Hekia Parata. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all very well,â&#x20AC;? says Jennifer, who is mother of Ethan Boggiss â&#x20AC;&#x201C; who is on the mild end of the autistic spectrum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of research to say that the more intervention early on, the better the outcomes.â&#x20AC;?

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Breathing becomes more shallow. Not a good thing. If you are a yoga person, then you will have a good idea about how to breath in a focused but also mechanically-efficient way.

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We all know how to do it. We all do it. So whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the point of this piece then? Well, not many of us breathe well.

We can use a focus on our breath to better manage our health.

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Chondroitin – the forgotten hero If you use a joint supplement for osteoarthritis then stop reading and get the bottle and check the amount of Chondroitin Sulphate in the daily dose.

Most older-style formula will have up to 20 per cent CS in the formula, typically about 200mg in a daily dose. Chondroitin is a structural component of cartilage adding strength and resistance to compression.

The study that changed it all for me was published in the ‘Annals of Rheumatic Diseases’ journal. the study title is: ‘Chondroitin sulphate reduces both cartilage volume loss and bone marrow lesions in knee osteoarthritis patients starting as early as six months after initiation of therapy:

a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study using MRI’ (Wildi et al, 2011).

Eighty people with similar grades of knee osteoarthritis were chosen.

Half of the participants were given 800mg of CS as 400mg twice daily for six months. The other group was given a placebo. The two groups were compared after six months. The group using CS had much less cartilage loss.

The next phase then gave all of the participants 800mg of CS for another six months. The same results occurred. Those who had been on the placebo showed a reduction in cartilage loss while the group that had taken CS for 12 months continued with much less cartilage loss.

As a consequence I reformulated my joint

“If I choose to bless another person, I will always end up feeling more blessed” – MARIANNE WILLIAMSON I’ve discovered the meaning behind this quote to be a wonderful resource, particularly in difficult circumstances. I remember one time when I made a simple request that was literally shot down in flames – the tone and words the person used seemed rude and unnecessary. At the time I decided I would say nothing rather than fanning the ‘flames’. But inside I felt annoyed. Then I made the decision

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that I would let it go and would send an internal blessing to this person. The annoyance I had been experiencing disappeared and I felt calm, relaxed and quite objective.

What was even more remarkable was all of a sudden this person did a complete reversal about my request and suggested we do the very thing I had initially suggested. I’ve found blessing the other person doesn’t just help me but they are often helped as well. What conflicts or difficult situations might be improved by blessing the other person instead of ‘cursing’ them?

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A sense of inflated entitlement?

The recent Maori Fisheries Trust advert in The New Zealand Herald this month titled ‘When is deal not a deal?’ is full of arrant nonsense claims.

The Sealord 1992 deal skewed the terms of the Treaty of Waitangi - the legitimate Maori version - which doesn’t mention fisheries anywhere simply guaranteeing the same rights to all New Zealand citizens. Neither does it appear in the widely accepted, authenticated final English Littlewood Draft currently housed in NZ Archives.

Only vested interests or hidden agendas opposing the Littlewood Draft think otherwise.

Pre-European Maori with unstable canoes rarely fished out of sight of land - they had no need to - and probably never visited the Kermadecs about 1000km away or knew where they were. The only meaningful contribution Maori made to Kermandec conservation

was they never visited it. Current claims that tribes are being punished are unmitigated rubbish. Treaty settlements are often based on bogus claims, which are routinely accepted by the biased and dysfunctional Waitangi Tribunal with successive treacherous governments and politicians then handing over taxpayers’ cash and assets willy nilly in the name of political correctness or political expediency.

To most Kiwis there is no honour in that behaviour.

The Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary Bill already goes too far in offering part-Maori tribal interests any say in its management to which they are not entitled so if they know what is good for them, the malcontents should just put up with it and shut up.

It’s said: “People who take more than their fair share always feel an inflated sense of entitlement”.

Ain’t that the truth!

R Paterson, Matapihi.

The death of an ecosystem on our doorstep A few years ago my walking group did a wonderful walk from Aongatete, across the Tauranga Harbour, to Matakana Island.

On the Matakana side of the harbour, the sea floor was covered in beautiful lush green sea grass, rolling with the tides. It really was quite a sight.

A couple of years later, the group made the same trek, and we were disgusted to see that the lush green sea grass was now a barren desert.

There were some stalks sticking out

of the sand, and that was it. The thriving green of nature had turned an ugly bleak brown.

The whole picture reminded me of a coral reef that had died.

I understand the cause of this environmental tragedy is the swans that are fouling the

Leash up the dogs this summer The time has come for some areas of Papamoa Beach to be designated ‘Dogs to be leashed in this zone’ during summer – during December, January and February.

Each zone could be 100m long and situated out from popular car parking areas.

For the other nine months dogs may roam, rush up to strangers, frighten children, etc as they please.

This does not stop dogs being on Papamoa Beach at all, it simply means they are controlled in a small number of zones for one-quarter of the year.

C McFarlane, Papamoa.

ecosystem. They eat the sea grass.

As there are now so many swans in the harbour, the poor grass does not stand a chance against the colossal dietary needs of the swans.

Something needs to be done about this swan problem.

Our pristine coastal areas need to be protected.

We are in charge of the natural inheritance we are leaving for future generations.

M Moore, Tauranga City.

Crikey - lighten up mate!

Re: C Mudgeon’s letter ‘Examples of needless, idle conversation in our lives’ (The Weekend Sun, August 19). This letter relates to the writer’s objection to someone being nice, civil, to them at 8.45pm at the checkout.

One wonders if he gave a thought to the person guilty of this ‘idle chatter’.

Did he, for instance, consider her feelings at working at this late hour, perhaps with a family at home?

Does he have any understanding of what it means to have to be polite to all and sundry after spending hours in one spot, probably for an income that does not cover a ‘portfolio’.

Lighten up C Mudgeon and do as I and mine do.

Just catch the eye of the person checking you out and thank her.

You will be amazed how this small, genuine act can help to show her that she is appreciated. Good luck with the ‘portfolio’.

F Smead, Mount Maunganui.

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Leave big calls to new council Re: ‘D-Day approaching for council build decision’ (The Weekend Sun, August 19).

The impending CBD/ Tauranga Civic Heart project decision, to be made on September 6, I personally believe that major decisions such as this should be delayed and left to the new council that will be elected in October.

If past elections are any indication there will be a minimum of five changes to elected representatives -there were seven changes in the 2013 election - and hopefully if that occurs there may be some fresh ideas as to what should happen in the CBD. The council elected in 2013 has in my view been let

down by the council staff, who it would appear have delayed the discussion on this matter so that effectively bad decisions may be reached due to the desire to rush the decision.

The CBD is the heart of the city and looking at it, is probably currently on life support systems. Something has to be done but decisions made in haste invariably turn out to be the wrong ones.

The Phoenix carpark redevelopment along with the ridiculous steps into the sea, on The Strand, should also be delayed for the next council.

Roll on election 2016.

M Baker, Bethlehem.

Waterfront plan is negligent Our arid land With the success of the children-attracting features, especially the Hairy Mclary statues on Tauranga Waterfront, the decision to give these youngsters - including toddlers -step access to such a dangerous stretch of water is negligent.

A safety feature is a notice board informing the tidal flows in this very fast piece of water. A one-year-old toddler will not fully understand the danger of water let alone the tidal flow that exists in a king tide. My guesstimate is once the child is in the water there will be a five-second rescue time in a strong turbulent current.

After that it will be too late. I hope those responsible for this plan have good public liability insurance as I’m sure they will be sued in the first instance.

W Sedcole, Maungatapu.

is Dunwaiting

The annual National Poetry Day, 2016, hits New Zealand today, August 26, and the power of poetry will be unleashed nationwide with about 100 events and a wide range of poetry competitions scheduled.

So what dramatic poetic feast can we expect in Tauranga? Sorry folks the ‘Retirement Gulag Capital of the World’ will be closed that day and seemingly will not be participating in the National Day. Shame that! The National Poetry Day can join all the road shows that bypass this arid cultural desert.

I’m distraught that I will not be able to release my new poem ‘Dunwaiting’: revitalise the CBD. The efforts An outback dunny it seems to me, made along the waterfront have is a structure so sublime. been outstanding and the longThis long-drop is not deep enough. term vision for a heart of the city We’ll have to get some lime. is great. Those nay sayers, need When I’m sitting here reflecting, to take note of the saying: “True I think of things that worry me. greatness is old men planting trees Is there an Aussie listening device, whose shade they know they will Above my head, or is it on our TV? never get to sit under”.

Advance Australia Fair!

J & C Travis, Bethlehem.

B Conroy, Otumoetai.

All you naysayers - take note It is a sad day to think Tauranga City Council will only provide the basic services as referred to in P Garner’s letter ‘A big put-off to Tauranga CBD shoppers’ and A Bourne’s letter ‘More irresponsible spending’ (The Weekend Sun, August 19). We need a council with forward thinking and I applaud their recent efforts to

A proud nation’s cheerleaders made redundant “HULLO AUSTRALIA!!!! – anyone home?” Seems not – the world jingoism champions are strangely quiet.

Could it have something to do with “the best cricketers in the world” being slapped around by Sri Lanka? They carped on about the spinner’s wicket.

Could it have something to do with “the best athletes in the world” winning a medal for mediocrity at Rio

and slipping unnoticed back into the land of fewer opportunities? They resorted to talking up a medal in the archery.

Could it have something to do with a rugby team being skinned and boned last weekend? No excuses.

A whole nation of cheerleaders with nothing to cheer.

Why do I not feel a shred of sympathy?

SC Hooner, Otumoetai.

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3 8 1 9 7 49pm 5 till The Hop House Thursday 1 – Quiz Night from 7pm.

The Matua Sunday 28 – Backporch 3-6pm.

Wednesday 31– “A Taste of Your Music”. Come along with chord sheets and sing with the band. 7.30pm start.

An extravaganza full of trips, turns, thrills and spills will delight all ages when the Bay of Plenty Symphonia takes to the stage next month.

concert, Maggie says they’ll also be fascinated by the experience of a live orchestra with all the instruments.

They will hear some famous classics such as Rossini’s ‘William Tell Overture’ (the Lone Ranger theme), exciting symphonic Part of the orchestra’s extracts from popular youth Beethoven and programme, their Dvorak, Ravel’s Bolero upcoming free Family and other lively pieces.

Concert is at Otumoetai “There will also be College on Sunday, some quieter interludes September 4. conducted by the Spokesperson Maggie symphonia’s music director Gething says the concert Justus Rozemond. is designed to entertain and “Along with some big educate young children, but will surprises, there will be lots of definitely appeal to all ages – from audience participation to wow the toddlers to great-grandparents. kids,” says Maggie.

The concert will also feature a The Bay of Plenty Symphonia. Bay of Plenty Symphonia’s hourvery special – and unusual – guest long free Family Concert is on at Otumoetai College conductor, the unique and acrobatic Mr Wizowski. on Sunday, September 4, from 2.30pm-3.30pm.

“While the longsuffering musicians do their best to Donations to cover costs welcome. perform wonderful music from famous composers, For more, visit: www.bopsymphonia.org.nz Mr Wizowski’s circus antics will have the audience in Or to hear previews of the pieces, search for ‘Bay of stitches as he tries to keep control,” says Maggie.

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While children will love the comedy angle of the

Nine decades of the Mighty Wurlitzer To celebrate the nine-decade history of their wonderful Wurlitzer organ, Baycourt Theatre is offering free tickets for 90-year-old Tauranga residents to this month’s Silent Cinema extravaganza.

several events taking place this year to celebrate 90 years of the Wurlitzer.

“All those in our community aged 90 years and over are welcome to join the event for free – we feel these wonderful people and our organ are well worth celebrating,” says Megan.

“We’re hoping to give people a true silent cinema experience from the 1920s – this was, of course, what Baycourt and Night Owl the Wurlitzer organ was originally Cinema are presenting the intended for.” classic Charlie Chaplin flick Night Owl Cinema director ‘City Lights’, with musical Kimberley Cleland says the event accompaniment from Ron Clark is also a great chance to celebrate playing the Mighty Wurlitzer the Wurlitzer’s iconic status. organ, on Saturday, August 27.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity to For the screening Baycourt will celebrate history and we are so lucky transform into a 1920s movie theatre, the Wurlitzer organ is still in working complete with red carpet and celebrities, and moviegoers are encouraged to Night Owl Cinema’s Viv Quinn order right here in Tauranga.”

Baycourt and Night Owl’s Silent dress up in 1920s Hollywood glam and Kimberley Cleland during with prizes for best dressed. the last year’s Speakeasy Silent Cinema City Lights event is on Saturday, August, 27. Tickets cost Baycourt manager Megan PeacockCinema held at Baycourt. $20 from Baycourt or ticketek.co.nz Coyle says the screening is one of Photo: Brydie Photography.

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A hilarious carnage on-stage I have a confession to make. When I witness ‘mature and responsible’ people engage in petty, ridiculous childish squabbles – I absolutely, unapologetically love it.

So if you’re like me then make sure you check out 16th Ave Theatre’s latest production ‘God of Carnage’ by Yasmina Reza, which opened this week and is on-stage until September 10.

Director Ben Hambling has done a great job with his casting for this oneact play which stars Stephen Ormsby as Allan, Gin Mabey as Annette, Frazer Smith as Michael and Michelle De Jong as Veronica.

Billed as a “comedy of manner, without the manners” the play follows Allan and Annette, who are invited to Michael and Veronica’s home for a civilised discussion about a playground punch-up between their children which left the latter couple’s child with two broken teeth.

But as the meeting progresses, what results is anything but civilised with the “discussion” descending into carnage – absolutely hilariously blood-on-the-floor carnage.

The four actors ply their trade superbly in ‘God of Carnage’, bringing out both the best and the worst in their characters.

From the get-go, my favourite character was Allan as he appealed to the smug, antagonistic ‘sorry I have to take this call’ lawyer in me.

But by the second half the characters’ façades are torn away and you finally see Veronica and Michael’s true colours in the most wonderfully expletive-laden way.

While Annette, who’d been simmering away at the start, finally explodes and it’s vomit-inducing Michelle De Jong as Veronica, Gin Mabey as Annette, Stephen magnificence.

Tauranga’s 16th Ave Theatre’s ‘God of Carnage’ Ormsby as Allan, and Frazer is on stage until Saturday, September 10.

Smith as Michael in 16th Ave For more information, visit: 16avetheatre.co.nz Theatre’s latest production ‘God of Carnage’.

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Passion for turning dreams into reality If you love what you do and are passionate about perusing your vision, you’ll lay everything on the line to make your dreams a reality.

as they struggle to survive in a world overcome with drugs, alcohol and violence. “Bella and Johnny were childhood sweethearts, who are separated in their early teens but reunite later and attempt to escape the clutches of Bella’s ruthless boyfriend who’s a drug kingpin.

No-one knows this better than Papamoa filmmaker Jonathan “I wrote the script with the belief that Gesthuizen, who’s short film ‘Ice Cold’ has been officially selected for something this personal can become four international film festivals including the Action on Film Festival universal, that love can break something in Los Angeles this September. open and conquer all, no matter what “The AOF Festival runs for eight days in LA and showcases the obstacles are.” new writing and film making talent from around the globe,” Before studying at the New York says Jonathan. “The networking opportunities in LA are a great Film Academy, Jonathan spent 13 years opportunity to try to secure funding for turning ‘Ice Cold’ into a producing documentaries and films for Te feature length film.

Wananga O Aotearoa.

“And while I’m there I’ve got a meeting with Hollywood producer He was one of 15 filmmaking students Del Weston, who I’ll be pitching the idea to.” accepted into the academy last year.

‘Ice Cold’, which has also been “I was the only Kiwi, there were selected for the Tokyo On-Line three Aussies and the rest were from Lift Off Festival, Access Code around the world. I absolutely loved in India and Eurofest in St my time studying at the academy, Petersburg, Russia, was shot it was really well run but bloody and edited in Australia expensive as it cost AUD$50,000 earlier this year with for one year of study. actors and crew who “I sold my house to attend, so he studied with at I’m on a one-way ticket now. the New York Film “It has to work because there’s no Academy on the going back,” laughs Jonathan.

Gold Coast in To view the trailer for Jonathan 2015. The action/ Gesthuizen’s short film ‘Ice thriller/romantic drama tells the Papamoa writer, director, producer and editor Jonathan Cold’ visit YouTube.com and tale of Jonny, Gesthuizen’s latest short film ‘Ice Cold’ has been officially search ‘jgmediafactory’.

David Tauranga Bella and Dion selected for several international film festivals.

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The ultimate must-win game This is it, the final opportunity for Tauranga City United. The team takes on the Hamilton Wanderers at Links Ave Reserve this Sunday, August 28. Both teams are facing relegation, and both teams are desperate for the win to remain in the Northern Premier League next season.

“The thing is, obviously, we keep saying every week that we have got to get points on the board.

“Weeks come and go, and we don’t,” says TCU coach Andy Birchenough, who has confirmed the relegation threat.

“We get punished by teams for one mistake and yet we don’t finish teams off. That’s kind of been the story all year.

“Now we are down to two games left and ironically enough we still have a chance of staying up,” says Andy.

“But the thing is, this is it. We’ve been saying it all along that these are must-win games. But seriously this is it. These last two games are must-win games.

“If we don’t get a win at the weekend then that’s definitely going to be the end of the line.”

“Two teams that need results, two teams at the wrong end of the table. For us it really is do or die. If we don’t get a result this weekend. Then we can forget being in the premiership next year.

“Even a draw’s no good for us this weekend. It’s got to be a win.”

To be still in with two games left is a real bonus, says Andy.

Tauranga City United versus Hamilton Wanderers at Links Ave Reserve this Sunday, August 28.

Tauranga City United’s Nathan Farey.

A romantic season of Shakespeare Detour Theatre’s annual season of Shakespeare returns this September with the famous love story of ‘Romeo and Juliet’.

Led by David Holt as ‘Romeo’ and Tyler Clarke as ‘Juliet’, Detour’s production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ runs from August 31 to September 17.

“Romeo and Juliet are impetuous, brave, quickwitted and hopelessly romantic,” says director Devon Williamson.

“I was looking for two leading actors who would bring all of that while also delivering the iconic dialogue beautifully. David and Tyler achieve this skillfully and with passion.”

Adding their significant talent and experience to the cast are David and Penny Guy, who play Juliet’s parents ‘Lord and Lady Capulet’ – and Chris Parnell and Maggie Kelly play the cut-throat ‘Tybalt’ and comic ‘Nurse’ respectively.

Devon says Detour’s Shakespeare productions are lively and surprisingly easy to follow.

“We work very hard at making the characters and story engaging and understood.

“Shakespeare’s plays were written to entertain.

“Four hundred years later we’re loving the experience of making them entertain still.”

There’s also something special about a 400-year-old play being staged in a 100-year-old theatre.

The Detour Theatre started its life in 1911 as Tauranga’s original Baptist Church. In 2008 the Detour Theatre Trust embarked on an ambitious project of turning the dilapidated building into an intimate 70-seat theatre.

“It’s a beautiful old building that has been lovingly restored,” says Devon. “I believe we have found the perfect balance of keeping the historic nature of the building and creating a comfortable, functional theatre.”

Romeo and Juliet is live on stage from August 31 to September 17. Book online at www.iticket.co.nz, by phoning 0508 iTICKET or over the counter at Tauranga i-SITE. For information on the Detour Theatre Trust, visit www.detour.co.nz Ryan Woods as Benvolio, Mikayla Morgan as Mercutio, Chris Parnell as Tybalt and David Holt as Romeo.

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You’re a poet and didn’t know it Hey, hey, it’s National Poetry Day! And there you have it, a rhyming one-line poem to kick off the column.

Sure, it’s not the longest or most profound poem in the world. But neither is it the shortest. I believe the world’s shortest rhyming poem – and I could well be completely wrong about this so if you’re telling anyone make sure to sound especially confident – is the one commonly known as ‘Fleas’, which is credited variously to American humourist Ogden Nash, Dr Hook songwriter Shel Silverstein and others (but not, as many people think, Spike Milligan).

It actually has an older title and was first aired in the 1920s. ‘Lines on the Antiquity of Microbes’, as it was called, was written by American poet Strickland Gillilan. It runs, in full, “Adam/Had ‘em”.

To give him his due, Ogden Nash did pen a bunch of really short poems, but not quite that short. The most modestly-sized one I’ve found is his immortal ‘Parsley/Is gharsley’.

We are, of course, big fans of poetry here at the Watusi Country Club and this being a music column (albeit a free-roaming one) we are happily aware that poems are really just songs nobody has bothered to write music for yet. So they’re pretty much part of our musical beat here in Watusiville.

I was lucky enough to grow up in England at a time when the silly amongst us were in the thrall of ‘Monty Python’ and the ‘Goon Show’. So nonsense poetry was the way most young lads discovered poetry and what with the legacy of Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear there were rich pickings.

Incidentally – and completely tangentially – I always thought the one big negative of Yoko Ono’s relationship with John Lennon and its impact on his music was that she clearly thought the bold English tradition of nonsense verse, so loved by Lennon as evidenced in his books ‘In His Own Write’ and ‘A Spaniard In The Works’, was rubbish.

That playful, absurd side of his writing (cropping up in such songs as ‘In Am The Walrus’) was quickly stamped out in favour of more “serious” art.

For me the humorous aphorisms (“Love is like a pineapple/Sweet and undefinable”) soon gave way to the rigours of England’s greatest poet. At school there you learn Shakespeare. We certainly did. A

favourite punishment was to be given a set number of Shakespeare lines to learn. Since the alternative was to be beaten (slipper and cane were both popular) we had regular debates on which was the “best” punishment – the one that took more time but was painless or the one that was quick but hurt? (I always picked the poetry and am now very glad of it).

But it was the realisation that many of the things we look upon as being part and parcel of the popular song actually originated in poetry, and not recent poetry, that really blew us budding songwriters away.

Who first coined the term ‘Catch a falling star’? Some tin-pan alley writer in the early 20th Century? Try John Donne, another of England’s greatest poets. It was written around 1600, slightly before Shakespeare, in a poem that he simply – and ironically in this context – titled ‘Song’.

John Donne rocked. He taught me a lot about poetry and a lot about songs.

If he had been a songwriter he would have left Lennon, McCartney and probably even old Uncle Bob in his John Donne. dust. Perhaps you think I’m exaggerating. As supporting evidence here are the first four lines from a poem of his (its name is the first line), in which he manages to perfectly encapsulate the sentiment of every song of regretful leaving, every song where the singer is going but wants to stay, from ‘The Last Farewell’ to ‘Don’t Think Twice it’s Alright’. And he did it about 400 years earlier.

“Sweetest love I do not go/For weariness of thee/Nor in the hope the world can show/A fitter love for me.”

Isn’t that magic? Nothing else you can say; nailed it.

Happy National Poetry Day y’all – have a fun one. watusi@thesun.co.nz

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Annual Book Sale Books wanted for Tauranga Harbour Lions November book sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre; Payless Plastics, 414 Cameron Rd; Liquor King, 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookfield. No magazines or encyclopedias please. 576 7105 Bay Network Singles Club Weekly social activities for those 55-70+. Dining, barbecues, games, concerts, outings.

Jean 576 9988 BOP Caravan Club Rallies are held throughout the year for motorhomes & caravans. If interested in joining like minded people, Neal 576 9031 BOP Essential Tremor Support Group

Quarterly meeting at Evans Rd Community Church, Papamoa 10am. Guest speaker.

Gold coin donation &/or small plate for morning tea. Ann 542 4005 Come Dancing Tonight Sequence & old time dancing, great music & supper. Greer-

8am – 12pm, crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac. Stalls inside/outside.

Tricia/Gary 543 1487 or 027 908 2952 www.facebook.comgreertonhallmarket The Sociables A 30’s/40’s age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. Next Saturday 3 Sept drinks night meet up. Email sociables@outlook.co.nz for info. 022 0120 376 Village Radio Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940’s - 90’s weekends 9am 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm.

Specialty programmes. www. villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Meet Sun & Thurs at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa 1.30pm to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult beginners welcome.

Graham 572 5419 Rifle Range Public Open Day Open to public on last Sun of the month.

Range at end of Ngawaro Rd, at the TECT All Terrain Park 9am - 3pm. Some targets available to purchase, or bring your own. Must bring own ammo, shooting rests, ear muffs etc.

Firearms license must be presented at registration area. $15pp (cash only).

No cellphone coverage. www.deerstalkersbop.org.nz Sunday Cyclists Meet outside Paengaroa Hall 9am. All levels catered for.

Jenny 0274 353 669 or 578 8937

Sunday 28 August

Walks, dinners & outings for over 50’s. Barbara 544 7461

Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP

For lovers of this music. Monthly weekend gatherings at each other’s homes, garden party, group booking for cinema concert screening & hear the latest info. Jennifer 574 4238 E: poppet312@gmail.com

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord’s Day

Worship & communion service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Brotherly wisdom from the book of James.

“Workless faith is dead.” Ps Lincoln Forlong. www.bbf.net.nz Bible Seminars Greerton Senior Citizen’s Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm.

Title: “Finding Jesus in the Bible.”

Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504 Bingo At Club Mt Maunganui every 1st & 3rd Sun 1-3pm.

Croquet Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633 Death Café Coffee, cake & group directed conversation on dying, death & living. At Grindz Café 1-3pm.

Email: tauranga-deathcafe@gmail.com or Carole 022 0689 183 www.deathcafe.com

Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc

Computer enthusiasts meet to share knowledge & experience, at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West, on last Sun of month 9.30am – 12.30pm. $3 door charge, visitors welcome.

544 2067 Indoor Ultimate Frisbee Open to men & women of all ages & abilities. 4vs4, non contact team sport.

Mount Sports Centre 12-2pm. Search Facebook Groups “Mount Ultimate” or MountUltimate@gmail.com

Jaguar Enthusiasts’ (BOP) Club

Calling all Jaguar owners. Meet like minded drivers for outings, tours & socialising. Graham 543 4933 Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting every Sunday, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-8pm. If using drugs is

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club Tauranga Theosophical Society

Guest speaker: Murray Stentiford at Tauranga Yoga Centre 2pm. Entry by donation. 577 6042

Monday 29 August

Alanon Family Group Meet every Mon at St George’s Anglican Church, Gate pa & Cameron Rd 7-8pm.

0508 425 266 Badminton Club: Seniors & Juniors

Juniors: Mon 6-7.30pm. Seniors: Mon & Weds 7.30-9.30pm. Bethlehem College Events Centre, Elder Lane. All levels of players welcome. Sue 021 194 4335 or www.taurangabadmintonclub. co.nz

Ballroom Dancing for Beginners

Free dance lessons at Club Mount 7pm. Easy & fun, just come along.

Udance2 - The Dance Centre.

Dean/Miki 542 1295 www. udance2.co.nz or udance2@xtra.co.nz Bethlehem Bowls Every Monday at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585 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. Thurs at Tauranga Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St behind Pak n Save. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free.

For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 ‘Qualified Sport & Physical recreation instructor’ BOP Pipes & Drums Practice Monday’s at Hauraki Reg Hall, 11th Ave, Tauranga 7pm. Experienced players & leaners welcome. Andrew 021 669 027 Chess Mt Maunganui Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early program 6-7.30pm during school term. Late program 7.30pm onwards. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412 Chess, The Mount Club Every Mon at St Thomas More Church, 17 Glouces-

For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in Mon -Fri 9am-5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am & Fri 2-4pm & Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1-4pm. All welcome. No appointment necessary.

Employments Disputes Clinic fortnightly Tues - appointments necessary.

Civic Choir Tauranga Every Mon at Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 7.30pm. www.civicchoir.net.nz Heather 575 9092 Dancefit Get fit, while having fun. At Bethlehem Hall, Waihi Rd. Mondays 9.30am & Thurs 9.15am. $5 a class, first class free. Ruth 0274 156 819 Dancing in Te Puke Every Mon at St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave 7-8.30pm. New Vogue & modern sequence dance lessons early in session then program dancing waltz, foxtrot, blues, tangos, cha cha & more. $3pp.

Gordon 572 0060 Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increase strength & fun. Every Mon at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 39 Maitland St 9.3010.30am. Gloria 548 0377 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 Free Budget Course Sept 5, 12 & 19 at Holy Trinity Church, 3rd Ave, Tauranga 7pm. Learn how to budget, save & spend wisely. Supper provided. 578 7718 or email: cap@holytrinitytauranga.com Free Meditation Classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm in Bellevue, Tauranga. Gain a new awareness.

David/Trisha 570 1204 Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Greerton visit Bethlehem. Sally 571 8914

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus Every Mon at Bethlehem

Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Wilf 571 5576 or www.harmonyaplenty. co.nz Inquiry into Homelessness At Wesley Centre, 13th Ave 1-4pm. Hear people share their experiences, views & solutions. All welcome to attend this cross Party Parliamentary hearing.

Line Dancing Every Mon evening (starts Sept 5) at Tauranga Citz Club, cnr Cameron Rd/13th Ave 6-8.30pm.

6-7pm beginners. $6pp per night. Pat 544 2574 or just turn up.

Meditation & See What Unfolds

Meditation & discussion group every Mon 7-9pm with coffee after. $5 fee.

Kevin 578 7205 Music Festival Tauranga Primary Schools - 28 choirs from over 5

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CITY LIGHTS BY CHARLIE CHAPLIN

Fri 30 Sept – Sat 1 Oct 7.30pm (2pm 1 Oct only)

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Sat 8 Oct 4.30pm

Steps Performing Arts Tues 25 Oct 11.30am & 1.30pm

Baycourt & Night Owl Cinema

Sat 27 August 8pm Addison Theatre

UNDER THE SAME MOON Arts On Tour Wed 7 Sep 6pm

Tauranga Floral Arts Group

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Tauranga Musical Theatre

Fri 9 – Sat 24 Sep 2pm & 8pm Addison Theatre

Muscle Mouth & Tour Makers

Sun 9 Oct 8pm Addison Theatre

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Supporting local musicians nationwide. For info on how to join & for a list of Membership benefits email: shirley@localmusicians. co.nz or visit www.localmusicians.co.nz

The Original Greerton Hall Market

ter Rd 1-4pm. The only place you play standard chess in Tga. $3 a session.

Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided. Bob/Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282

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causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Champion of Champion Fours, Mount Sports Centre 9am start. Karen 576 0443 Papamoa Lions Club Market Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa.

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prizes, hydroslide, waves & music. At Baywave 6-8pm. Only $6 to get in.

National Poetry Day 2016 Spoken Word Poetry at Creative Tauranga’s Arcade Arts 11am - 1pm. On the Wharf St Stage 5.30-7pm.

together to share their stories, advice & practical lessons on achieving business success. General admission: $99.00 +gst. http://www.precisionbusinesssummit.co.nz/ Silent Cinema City Lights by Charlie Chaplain at Baycourt X Space 8-9.30pm. Charlie Chaplain’s last silent film. www.baycourt.co.nz

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Friday Rio Olympics Fun Night Games,

ton Hall 7.30-10.30pm. Entry $7. Run by Tauranga Scottish Soc. Allyson 576 9194 Creation by Joseph Hadyn St Mary’s Catholic Church, Cameron Rd/First Ave 7.30pm with Opus Orchestra. Tickets $35 adults, $25 students. Tickets available at Ticketek Baycourt & Online (service fees apply) & cash sales at the door.

LOL Laughter Wellness Laugh away the winter blues with us. Sandpiper Room, Arataki Community Centre, Mount 11-11.45am. $3 door charge. Trish 022 036 6768 email: lollaughterwellness@gmail.com Matahui School 2016 Kiwiana Ball Sept 3 at Pahoia Hall, 29 Esdaile Rd 7.30pm. Band: “Second Time Around”. A special evening of Kiwiana dressups, dancing, finger food, fun & frivolity. Tickets $45 at Matahui Office 552 0655. https://www. facebook.com/events/1140725365984526/ Messianic Meetings Every Sat at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 10am. Seek to unite together in our walk to put truth into action on a daily basis. All ages welcome. 544 7424 or 0210 226 3515 Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7.30-8.30pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY Papamoa Community Park Join in the fun - growing soil, food & community. Fun for all ages, dawn till dusk. Gardening bees 2nd & 4th Sat 9am - 3pm. Between 51 & 53 Hartford Ave, Papamoa. Chris 021 0241 5454 or therockpapamoa@gmail.com Precision Business Summit ASB Baypark, 81 Truman Lane, Mt Maunganui 9am – 6pm. NZ’s top entrepreneurs coming

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nights from local primary/intermediate schools with the theme “Let’s be Friends”. Held at Baycourt Aug 29 - Sept 2. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. Tickets from Baycourt Box Office or via ticketek.

Nam Wah Pai Kung Fu Chinese martial art training at Tauranga Boys’ College Tues & Thurs 6-7.30pm. At Tahatai Coast School Mon & Thurs 6.15-7.45pm. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059 Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club Meet at Settler’s Hall, Omokoroa Rd every Mon 1.30pm & Tues 7.30pm. $3 mat fee. New players free first 3 weeks.

Anne 548 1636 Otumoetai Indoor Bowls Ladies vs Men, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443 Piloga Classes A fusion of Pilates & Yoga exercises. Consists of 30 mins Pilates, 30 of Yoga & 10 mins relaxation. Experienced teachers. Mon & Fri at Arataki Community Centre 10.30-11.40am. $12 per class. Check F.B. Piloga.

Recycled Teenagers Gentle exercise for 50’s forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary’s Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free.

Jennifer 571 1411

Silver Singers Choir

Practice every Mon at St Stephens Church, Brookfield Tce 1-3pm. Tenors, bases & contraltos needed for our 35 voice choir. Pat 579 1036

St Columba Indoor Bowling Club

Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Names in by 7.15pm, 7.30pm start. All playing levels welcome. Paul 576 6324 Taoist Tai Chi Beginners class every Mon 9.30am. Tues 12.30pm & 7pm. Weds 1pm & 5.30pm. Thurs 12.30pm & 5.30pm. Sun-day 10am.

15 Koromiko St, Judea. 578 9116 Tauranga Brass Practice every Mon at Community Hall, Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. All players welcome. Alex 0274 920 185 or 571 8720

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc

Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd, Greerton 8pm.

A relaxed, social evening of dancing.

Members $3, non-members $5.

Visitors welcome. Check the Facebook pages. Trina 575 7461 a/hs

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.

WBOPPHO Free public health outreach clinic every Mon at Tauranga Salvation Army Community Ministries (375 Cameron Rd, above family store) 9am -12pm.

Women’s Art Group Every Mon at Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 9am - 12pm. New members welcome. Margaret 543 3244

Tuesday 30 August

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 Community Service Club

Business/dinner meeting 2nd Tues.

Social night 4th Tues, each month.

Julie 544 0277 Argentine Tango Fun classes every Tues at Citizen’s Club 6.30pm. Discover ‘the metaphor for life.’ Denise 020 400 61340 Badminton (Social) Every Tues & Fri at Otumoetai Baptist Hall 9.30am 12pm. Racquets available. Lorraine 579 3229 Bayfair Petanque Club Tuition & boules available for learners & visitors. Every Tues & Thurs at Bayfair Reserve, Russley Drive 1pm. Margaret 542 0084 or 021 0293 7459 Brave Hearts Meet in staff room, Tauranga Boys’ College 7pm. Come

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in from the Cameron Rd entrance.

Format as for our last meeting; general discussion, sharing & listening.

Cards 500 Every Tues & Thurs Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd. Names in by 12.45pm.

575 4650

Welcome Bay Wheelers Recreational cycle group meet every Tues at Palmers, Ohauiti Rd 9.30am. Pam/Andrew 544 3272

Need help to create a basic CV? Complete the CV form, available at your local library & bring it to one of the CV writing clinics. Tauranga Library Tues 10am. Weds 10am. Papamoa Library Fri 12.30pm. Greerton Library Mon 12.30pm & Thurs 12.30pm.

walks, meet at Tauranga Bus Depot 10am. 578 2631

CV Writing Clinics (Free Service)

Does your Loved One have an Addiction? Wonder what to do & how

to help? Hanmer Clinic Tauranga ‘Significant Other’ programme for spouses, partners etc of people who have an addiction, 7 weekly sessions starts Sept 13 - Nov 3 1-3pm at 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. Free.

579 6470 or 0800 842 426 Excel Toastmasters Every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 6.15-8.30pm.

Learn public speaking & leadership skills. brooke_bop@hotmail.com Falun Dafa Free exercises & meditation classes. Every Tues at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7pm. Judy 021 0425 398 Fitness League Ladies exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increased strength. Every Tues at St Columba Church, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood 9.30-10.30am. Gloria 548 0377 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 Israeli Dancing Beginners group every Tues at Gate Pa Primary School Hall, Cameron Rd 7-8pm. All ages welcome, no partner required.

Maria 544 1680 or 022 165 2114

Junction Mental Health Peer Support And advocacy: coffee & chat

at St James’ Hall, Greerton 10am – 12pm. 543 3010 Mount Morning Badminton Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Daily fee $5pp.

Margaret 575 9792 Petanque - Tga/BOP Club Tues, Sat & Sun at Club Mt Maunganui 1pm start. Equip available, all coaching given. Try a new sport!

Jo Ann 578 3606 Sequence Dancing Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. Tues 7-9.30pm except 2nd Tues of month 3.30-6pm. Visitors welcome.

Murray 576 3294

Sewing Connexion Tauranga

Meet 1st & 3rd Tues at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St 9.30am - 2pm. Sew, share ideas & improve techniques.

Pam 021 276 5390 South City Indoor Bowls Club mystery night at Greerton Hall 7.30pm.

Keith 577 1116

Tauranga Morning Badminton Club Meet every Tues & Thurs at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Memorial Park, cnr 11th Ave/Devonport Rd 9-11.30am. Heather 574 0976

Tauranga Patchwork & Quilters

Meet 1st & 3rd Tues 7pm & 2nd & 4th Fri 10am. Tauranga Art & Craft Centre, 178 Elizabeth St, Tga. 0274 177 581 Tauranga Samba Every Tues meet at Mount Sports Centre 7-9pm. Brazilian drumming & percussion. No experience needed. Rob 021 232 7185 Tauranga Scrabble Club Every Tues at Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 8.50am. 3 games $2.50. New players welcome. 544 8372 Tauranga Toastmasters Every Tues at Tauranga Lyceum Club 7.159.30pm. Learn public speaking & leadership skills. Guests welcome.

Alan 544 5989 Vinyasa Yoga Class At Matua Yoga Club, Matua Hall every Tues 7pm & every Weds & Fri at Fergusson Park 9.30am. Stella 021 0249 6390

Wednesday 31 August Age Concern Walking Group City Alcoholics Anonymous

Reflections at Te Puke, Te Puke Baptist Church cnr Malyon St/ Station Rd 7.30-8.30pm. 0800 229 6757 Arabian Spice Belly Dance Learn the right moves & drills & dance with us.

No partner required. Every Weds at St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga 6.30-8.30pm.

576 4112 or 021 1245 982 arabianspicebd@gmail.com Bowls Indoor Every Weds & Fri at Mount Senior Citizens, 345 Maunganui Rd 12.45pm. Beginners welcome. 575 4650 Cards Do you play crib or would like to learn? Every Weds at Greerton RSA 1pm. Rona 578 7939

Community Bible Study International Join us at City

Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd 7-9pm for a Bible Study on the Book of James. Julie 552 4068

Fernland Spa Water Exercise Class

Every Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine but not during school holidays. Classes taken by qualified instructor & lifeguard. New participants ph Jennifer 571 1411 Five Hundred Cards Every Weds at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 1pm. $3 a session. Includes weekly prizes, door prize, refreshments, aggregate. Barbara 572 4962 Gate Pa Indoor Bowls Club night at Greerton Hall 7.30pm. Kevin 543 4044 Kiwi Toasters Building communication & confidence 1st, 3rd & 5th Weds at 3 Palm Springs Blvd (same building as Palm Springs Pharmacy) 5.30-7pm. Chrissy 027 296 7939

Make Life More Wonderful

Learn to speak compassionately to yourself & others.

Learn nonviolent communication. Weds night, Historic Village. 021 0238 0340 RhondaLAPowers@gmail.com

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount 7.30pm. Mini workshop. (6 workers - readings & healings). Door charge $5. Janet 027 264 0226 Narcotics Anonymous Working the steps. Closed meeting every Weds.

Downstairs Hall (accessed from the building’s rear), Salvation Army Recover Church, 375 Cameron Rd 7.30-9pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help.

0800 NA TODAY Scottish Country Dancing Every Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Step practice & formation revision 7pm, regular class 7.30pm.

Lynne 573 5055

Tauranga Mid-Week Tramping

Otawa Trig from Te Puke Quarry Rd. Grade mod, approx. 5.5hrs.

Alan 576 1715 Toastmasters Build your confidence, find your voice & open doors of opportunity in 2016. Join the happy bunch at City Early Start. Every Weds at Avgas Cafe, Classic Flyers 7-8.15am. 021 044 5654 or www.cityearlystart.co.nz

Weds Evening Mountain Bike Ride

Meet at RideBikes, 393 Cameron Rd 6.15pm. Jen 578 0016

Wednesday Recreational Cycle

Meet at Sulphur Point, near Nautilus, off Cross Rd 9am. Cam 552 4513 Women’s Bridge Group Every Weds at Lyceum Club Rooms, 68 1st Ave 12.50pm. New members welcome.

Helen 579 1947 Yoga with HanneHatha Mon & Weds 9.30am & 5.30pm. Gentle hatha yoga, small groups. Bethlehem studio. Hanne 027 244 6710

Thursday 1 September

Awesome Clothing Sale Good quality, all

sizes & styles - men’s, women’s, children’s, shoes, sheets, duvets etc. Only $5 a bag. You pick. Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 9.30-10.30am. Organised by Turning Point Trust 578 6934 Bay City Rockers Social rock n roll dancing every Thurs at Senior Citizen’s Hall, Norris St 7.30-9.30pm. Gavin 027 643 6222 Club Mt Maunganui Social games club.

Play indoor bowls, 500, bolivia & 5 crowns every Thurs 12.45pm. Prizes & visits to other clubs. Subsidised monthly dinners.

John 575 2422

Community Bible Study International

Join us at 14th Ave Gospel Centre every Thurs 10am - 12pm for Bible Study on “Return to Jerusalem”. Jack/Betty 544 3809 Fitness League Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed to help with posture, balance & stamina, combination of exercise, movement & dance. All ages & abilities. Complementary 1st class. Thurs: Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave/Cameron Rd 9.30am.

Weds: Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 7170 Keynotes 4 Part Harmony Women’s Chorus meet Thurs at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 6.45pm. Sing for fun & health.

Nora 544 2614 Orange City Square & Round Dance Tues morning class 10am - 12pm. Weds combined A & Plus, Thurs Club Night & New Dancers, 7.30pm.

Frontiersmen’s Hall. 543 1063 Sunshine Dance Group Learn sequence dancing at a friendly club. Meet every Thurs at Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 7-8.30pm, followed by dancing till 10pm. $2pp, entrance includes supper. Jan 544 4379 Ukulele Lessons For primary age children.

Every Thurs at Otumoetai Baptist Chapel 3.30-4.30pm. Enquires Linkt Community Trust email: learn@lead.co.nz

Friday 2 September

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Bridgestone) 7.30pm. For more meetings or assistance 0800 229 6757 Arataki Artists Group Meet every Fri at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 9am - 12pm. Occasional tuition with local artists. All levels welcome. Chrissy 572 0818 Bi/Gay Men’s Support Group Do you need a trusting person to talk to?

Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/txt Alex 027 358 5934 Chess Tauranga At Tauranga RSA, Greerton 5-7pm, for the whole family.

Longer if necessary for longer games. Incl casual games. Werner 548 1111 http:// www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/ Greerton Indoor Bowling Club Ladies Singles. Tauranga City Silver Band Hall, Yatton St. Names in by 7.15pm. Sally 571 8914 Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting every Friday at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 7.308.30pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY Papamoa Patchers Quilt Show 2016

Sept 30, Oct 1 & 2 at Mount College Hall 10am – 4pm. Merchants, free demonstrations, raffles, sales table. Entry: gold coin donation.

Plant Sale At Mt Maunganui Anglican Op Shop, cnr Girven & Marlin Sept 16 9am - 12pm & Sept 17 9am - 4pm.

Tauranga Lyceum Club Women’s friendship club. Catered lunch first Fri of month & dinner 3rd Weds with varied & interesting speakers. Other activities include: painting, mah jong, music appreciation, bridge & book club. 68 1st Ave. Margaret 543 3244

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Have you ever wondered…

One thing I love to do is to challenge what people truly believe and not rely on what they hear. Have you ever wondered why we lie to our children and then expect them to always tell the truth?

For example, Father Christmas, the tooth fairy, Easter bunny etc.

Why can’t we say: ‘Mum and dad bought this for you’?

My favourite challenge is evolution is still taught in schools as fact, totally unproven. But our children should be taught both evolution and religion – and let them decide.

Here are some facts, there’s millions of monkeys and billions of people but still nothing has been found to link the two.

If you can answer these questions I will become a evolutionist.

But really where does life come and go from? Surely there must be a spirit of man.

How did male and female come into existence. If it just

happened, this is a miracle on its own. God has so many creative ideas. It doesn’t matter where you start from there is always something before that. For example, our progression, cosmic dust, seaweed became a fish, fish grew legs and jumped out of the sea to become warm, and cold blooded animals, monkeys, then of course humans. What will we become if we don’t destroy the planet?

The Bible says: “Pull down strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments.” This myth of evolution was invented to assume there is no God. Look around, God is everywhere. Pastor Rod Collins, Living Word Faith Church

The true gospel and call to repentance The Apostle Paul warns in Galatians 1:6-9 of the importance of not distorting the gospel of Christ. He twice warns that anyone who comes preaching a gospel contrary to that revealed in Scripture, shall be accursed!

Therefore it is important we proclaim the gospel that was preached by Jesus, the disciples and the early Church. That gospel included the call to repentance.

The first recorded words Jesus preached were: “Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand”. He says in Luke 5:32: “I have not come to call the righteous but sinners to repentance” and in Luke 24:46: “…that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in His name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem”.

On the Day of Pentecost when the crowd cried out “what must we do to be saved?”

Peter replied in Acts 2:38: “Repent and be baptised every one of you in the

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Peter says in 2 Peter 3:9 the Lord does not wish “that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance”.

Paul says in Romans 2:4 it is God’s kindness that leads people to repentance.

May it be in our gospel communication that we are faithful to the biblical responsibility to call the unsaved to repentance.

Peter Whitcombe, Jesus First Church

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cleaner available CLEANING SERVICES. Housework/Cleaning.

Experienced cleaner. Police vetted references available.

Charge out at $25hr. Personal friendly service. Call Jude 07 281 2389 or 021 185 0586.

TWO MATURE LADIES looking for cleaning jobs. Trustworthy, reliable, professional service.

Please ph Jacqui 021 042 3847 or Kath 021 047 9552

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.

Pensioner discounts. Ph Kyle at Tech Solutions 027 828 7078

curriculum vitae NEED A C.V.? Don’t let your C.V. get lost amongst all the others. I can help you stand out on paper. A C.V. For You can provide you with a personal and professional touch. From scratch or updating existing ones. Check out samples on www.facebook.com/acvforyou or call/text on 021 27 27 912

driving lessons ANDY’S DRIVING INSTRUCTION $50 1 hour lesson, your car, $55 my auto.

Flexible appointments, 7 days a week. Ph 0274 488 505

entertainment TAURANGA TANDEM SKYDIVING best buzz in the Bay! Gift vouchers available.

Ph 574 8533 today

firewood for sale

CEDAR LOGS dry and hot burning. $40, 6x4 trailer. Bring your chainsaw. Ph 544 3481

appliance services

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DRY PINE FIREWOOD $99 per trailer load delivered. 2 m3..

Ph 021 0834 1852. www.taurangafirewood.co.nz

for sale SUN UMBRELLA for sale.

Danske Mobler, wind-up, beige, covers 4-6 seater, $300 ono, Ph 576 0778

gardening ABLE GARDENER, experienced, efficient, knowledgeable, highly qualified.

Maintenance, pruning, hedges, shrubs, roses; disease/pest control, lifestyle blocks, garden renovations; design & plant.

Ph Tita 027 654 8781 or a/h 542 0120

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GARDEN GETTING YOU DOWN? It looks a mess! Weeds winning the battle! The shrubs are looking like a jungle. For a good job done at affordable rates ph Mike 578 2445 or txt 021 0810 7762

OP SHOP OPEN Thurs & Fri 10am - 2pm, 19 Amber Crescent.

All the clothes you can fit into a bag supplied for $5.

LAWN MOWING covering all of Tauranga. Experienced contractor, reliable service. Ph Chris 549 0446 or 027 200 8578 LAWNMOWING HONEST reliable operator. Mulch or catch + edges done from only $20.

Ph/txt Peter 027 201 2886 or 575 9903 PEAVINE, conventional bales available. Can also be purchased for $10 by the sack full. Barley straw also available. Ph 533 1922 or www.billwebb.co.nz

health & beauty NATURAL NEW ZEALAND Health Products & Clinic.

Something for everyone. NZ Registered Natural Therapies & Natural Medicine Practitioners.

Opposite BP Te Puke. Ph 573 5533 www.naturaltherapiesnz. com and www.kiwikitz.com

housesitting HOUSE/LIFESTYLE SIT WANTED – Mature, responsible, experienced person seeks House/Lifestyle sit Christmas/ New Year period. Excellent reference. Graeme 027 404 816

livestock AC PETFOODS collect injured & unwanted cows & horses.

Ph 800 369 6269

to let TWO BEDROOM FLAT, fully furnished, fully equipped. Te Tumu Road, Te Puke, 7 mins from town. Not suitable children or pets. Price neg.

Ph 0274 792 178

trades & services APPLIANCE REPAIRS For service of all Fisher & Paykel, Haier and Elba appliances, Ph 0800 372 273 for your local technician.

ASPHALT CRACK FILLING. Adds years to your asphalt.

Stop water seeping under asphalt and creating pot holes.

Also small pot holes filled.

Jim 576 7339 or 027 383 5507 BOAT BUILDING repairs and maintenance. Timber & fibreglass trade qualified, boat builder. Ph Shaun 021 992 491 or 07 552 0277 BRYCE DECORATING Interior & exterior painting, wallpapering.

Quality work. Ph Wayne 579 5588 or 021 162 7052 ELECTRICIAN, 18+ years experience, NZ registered.

Residential & commercial, maintenance & service, new builds, renovations. Fast, friendly service. Ph Andrew 022 354 1960

FOUND TABBY and white male cat, Papamoa area, Ref: 24193 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

HANDYMAN BUILDING and section maintenance, decks, fencing, pergolas, painting, water blasting, odd jobs. Free quotes Ph Rossco 027 270 3313 or 544 5911

Found ginger male cat, Avenues area, Ref: 24195 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

INSECT SCREENS Measure.

Make. Mend. Ph Rob at Magic Seal 543 4940

Found tabby female cat, Otumoetai area, Ref: 24195 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245

PAINTER/DECORATOR 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

lost & found

Found white female Rabbit, Matua area, Ref: 24200 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found grey and white male elderly cat, Ohauiti area, Ref: 24208 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found white and brown rabbit, Gate Pa area, Ref: 24209 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found grey tortoiseshell elderly cat, Katikati area, Ref: 24210 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found tabby, tortoiseshell and white female cat, Papamoa area Ref: 24211 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 Found tortoiseshell and white female cat, Papamoa area, Ref: 24213 Ph SPCA 07 578 0245 LOST CAT PAPAMOA Age 2, Shania. Light grey, white markings on chest and lower stomach. Please take to the vet.

Microchipped. Ph 542 1107

public notice ADULT LEARNERS AWARDS Time to nominate a worthy Tutor, Course Provider, Adult Student or Lifetime Learner. Contact Shelley for Forms. Ph 544 9557 ANNUAL BOOK SALE Books wanted for Tauranga Harbour City Lions November book sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre; Payless Plastics, 414 Cameron Rd; Liquor King, 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookfield. No magazines or videos please.

Please ph 576 7105

PAINTERS FOR ALL your quality interior painting requirements we offer you tidy work and of course free no obligation quotes. Please phone Stewart at Trad to Rad Ltd on 544 0538 or 021 929 976 PAINTING & DECORATING Exterior & Interior Painting Gurus, Roof Painting, High quality workmanship, prompt service, fully insured, satisfaction guaranteed, get the A Team @ Fresh Coats Painting.

Call 022 421 4261 PLASTERING, INTERIOR WALLS & ceilings. Tradesman 30yrs exp. Skimming, painting prep. Small jobs OK. Ph Murray 027 266 5657 ROOF REPAIRS free quotes for all maintenance of leaking roofs, gutter cleaning & repairs.

Chimney maintenance & repairs.

Registered roofer, 30yrs exp. Ph Peter 542 4291 or 027 436 7740 TRADESMAN PAINTER 30 plus years experience. Free quotes.

Ph Mark 027 699 8356 TREE SHRUB and hedges trimming, topping removal, rubbish removal, palm pruning or removal, satisfaction guaranteed free quote. Ph Steve Hockly 571 5958 or 027 498 1857

trades & services WINDOW CLEANING Home, business, rural. Tauranga, The Mount, Papamoa, Te Puke.

Clearly Windows, Freephone 0800 40 55 88 or call Nicky on 021 148 6467

travel & tours ”A A A” WORLD OF WEARABLE ART & TE PAPA TOUR - Tour 2: - South Island Wilderness Venture. Tour 3: - Return flights from Tauranga to Stewart Island & Ulva Island. Tour 4: - Whitianga & Fletcher Bay. - Tour 5: “Come - Be - A - Pioneer” on The East Cape. Contact our Hinterland Tours Team to chat about our memorable holidays and entertaining shows.

Congratulations to all our outstanding athletes at the Rio Olympics. Door to Door Service & Free Newsletters.

Ph: 575 8118 or 027 235 7714.

25TH SEPTEMBER – Pirongia Markets and Craft day. Come and enjoy this annual event of 35yrs. NZ handmade & homegrown along with a visit to the Clydesdales stables & coach house café. Collect your friend and come out for a fun day – door to door transport. Ph the team at Zealandier Tours 575 6425.

NO 8 TOURS NEW ZEALAND’S Senior Travel Club - 2016 – (1) Sept 10th 4 days Farewell Spit & Takaka (Seats are Ltd!) (2) Sept 18th 4 days Wanganui River & Homesteads (Filling Fast!) (3) October 11th 3 Days Tiritirmatangi Island. (4) October 18th 3 Days Forgotten World Railcarting. (5) October 29th 1 Day Billy Elliot Musical. (6) November 12th 4 Days Hidden Northern Coromandel. (7) November 21st 5 Days Stunning Stewart Island. (8) December 1st 6 Days McKenzie Country in Bloom. Book Now seats are limited – Free Door to Door service, Day Trips, Shows & Free colour catalogue: Ph. No 8 Tours team on 579 3981 or Email info@no8tours.co.nz

venues FOR WEDDINGS, FUNCTIONS OR MEETINGS+ check out No.1 The Strand, a beautiful historic setting.

Email: kim@no1thestrand.co.nz or www.no1thestrand.co.nz WEDDINGS, PARTIES, MEETINGS etc - The perfect venue. With stunning Harbour views, fully licensed bar & kitchen onsite. Restaurant open every Friday from 5pm & Sunday from 4.30pm, kids under 12 years dine free with every paying adult. Tauranga Fish & Dive Club, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Point. Ph 571 8450

wanted

16” TRACTOR RIM. Do you have an old 16” Tractor Rim lying around? Need one for a do up project if you have one please for a Fergi 135. Please text or call 027 211 9193 if you think you can help.

HAVE YOU RENOVATED within the last year or in the middle of one now? Do you have the ‘before’ photos? Even if it is just a room, we’d like to do a story on your renovation with photos to be included in the fantastic new local magazine – MySpace if you do! Email Kathy today – Kathy@sunmedia.co.nz

Give Julie a call today to book your Run On Listing 07 578 0030

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Ben Mollison, 17, entertains the Fans in Town at Masonic park.

Fans got together to cheer on the Bay of Plenty Steamers this past Saturday. Fans in Town at Masonic Park was a hit with kids and adults alike as supporters got excited for the game, held later in the day at the Tauranga Domain.

Akarash Sharma, 5, from Ohauiti, gets up close with Spiderman at the Fans in Town festivities at Masonic Park on Saturday.

Bailey Rae, 6, and Jemima Purcell, 6.

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Making sure the crowd didn’t go wild at Tauranga Domain, before the Bay of Plenty Steamers played Taranaki were the friendly security staff from Aegis Security. Donna Howitt, Emma Frost, Miranda Clark, Heather Jones and Guy Morgan.

Nicky and Dave Hurst were true ‘Fans in Town’ on Saturday.

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